Loading...
02-12-2018 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 10:00 am @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room 100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801 AGENDA 1.Call to Order This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Minutes from the November 20, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 4.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair 5.MPO Financial Update 6.Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures 7.Other Business 8.Next Meeting 9.Adjournment Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444 if you require special accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance). Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 1 / 17 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 Regular Session Item C1 Approval of Minutes from the November 20, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 2 / 17 GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES November 20, 2017 at 10:00 am Grand Island City Hall – Community Meeting Room 100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801 Voting Members in Attendance: Keith Kurz, City of Grand Island, Assistant Public Works Director Present John Collins, City of Grand Island, Public Works Director Present Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island, City Administrator Present Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present Casey Sherlock, Hall County Public Works Director Present Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Absent Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present Paul Gavin, NDOT Highway Planning Manager Present Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent Non-Voting Members in Attendance: Bentley Tomlin, Burling Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Present Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present Charlene Falmlen, City of Grand Island Transit Program Manager Present Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island Street Superintendent Absent Renae Jimenez, City of Grand Island Finance Director Present William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Absent Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Absent Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island City Attorney Absent VACANT, City of Grand Island Assistant to the City Administrator Absent Erich Hines, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty Civil Rights Absent Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Absent Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Absent Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Present VACANT, NDOT Local Projects Engineer Absent Kaine McClelland, NDOT State Modeler Absent Noel Salac, NDOT Assistant Planning Engineer Absent Jeff Soula, NDOT Local Projects Urban Engineer Absent Kyle Nodgaard, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Kelli O’Brien, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 3 / 17 2 | Page 2017/11/20 TAC Meeting Minutes Others in Attendance: Ryan King & Ken Bruce were in attendance as representatives of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee RDG staff – Marty Shukert, Amy Haase (via videoconference), Nick Clement (via videoconference) Olsson Associates staff – Matt Rief Call to Order Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was acknowledged. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Approval of Minutes from the October 30, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the October 30, 2017 meeting, seconded by Ferguson. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approval Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 2 to FY 2018-2022 TIP Zafft informed the committee that this amendment is necessary as the I-80 improvement from Platte River west of Grand Island to Phillips has increased in cost. An amendment is required if the federal- aid amount of the project cost increases by 20% or $2M. Gavin noted the bridge membrane estimate has increased and this project is time sensitive with another to follow. This amendment will also prevent a 14 mile stretch of one lane traffic on I-80 for the construction area. Walhgren commented that this project will preserve the deck due to deicing and will consist of both bridge and road work. Nabity stated TAC’s recommendation of approval will be forwarded to the Policy Board for their approval and ultimately inclusion in the TIP. Motion by Sherlock to approve the Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 2 to FY 2018- 2022 TIP, seconded by Collins. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approval Recommendation of Final Draft LRTP Amendment No. 3 Zafft informed the committee that Amendment No. 3 adjusts the anticipated project costs for I-80 improvements from Platte River west of Grand Island to Phillips. The federal-aid amount has changed from $7.3 million to $11.396 million and the project total estimate from $8.144 million to $12.708 million. Amendment No. 3 to the LRTP is currently in the public comment period, with TAC notified of such early in November. Motion by Sherlock to approve the Recommendation of Final Draft LRTP Amendment No. 3, seconded by Kurz. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 4 / 17 3 | Page 2017/11/20 TAC Meeting Minutes Bike/Ped Master Plan Marty Shukert of RDG presented an update on the Bike/Ped Master Plan study and noted the network needs to be pruned; reduce streets and trails – need to prioritize and evaluate routes. Important pieces are schools, parks, trails, major employment facility. Future growth is pointing to the west and southwest parts of the City. The TAC committee was asked to rank the quality, importance and priority of routes throughout the City. Other Business Sherlock notified the committee this would more than likely be his last meeting, as he has accepted the NE State Surveyor position beginning January 2018. Wahlgren & Ferguson thanked Sherlock for his service. Wahlgren noted there may be changes in State projects with costs increasing and project timelines moving around. Next Meeting Date The next Meeting of the TAC will be on February 12, 2018 at 10:00 am. The December 11, 2017 TAC meeting will be canceled. Adjournment There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 11:30 am. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 5 / 17 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 Regular Session Item H1 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 6 / 17 1 TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H1 February 12, 2018 ISSUE VOTE: Election of Chair and Vice-Chair BACKGROUND The Chair and Vice-Chair serve as the officers of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Article IV of the TAC bylaws specifies that the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the voting membership of the Technical Advisory Committee annually for a term of one (1) year at the first regular meeting of each calendar year. The first regular meeting for calendar year 2018 is scheduled on February 12, 2018. For calendar year 2017, Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director, served as the Chair and Casey Sherlock, Hall County Public Works Director, served as Vice-Chair. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION None. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS None. COMMITTEE ACTION None. RECOMMENDATION Nominate and elect Chair and Vice-Chair STAFF CONTACTS Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 7 / 17 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 Regular Session Item H2 MPO Financial Update Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 8 / 17 Financial Update Unified Planning Work Program State Fiscal Year 2018 – Second Quarter (October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017) Work Completed for Third Quarter  Continued work on the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study (i.e. Draft and Final Summary Report, public open house meeting)  Continued work on the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (i.e. BPAC meetings, interim bike/ped network report, interim support facilities and barriers report)  Prepared Amendment No. 3 for the Long Range Transportation Plan  Prepared and/or approved Administrative Modification No. 1 and Amendment Nos. 1-2 for the FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program  Prepared materials for and/or held Transportation Advisory Committee meetings in October and November and Policy Board meeting in December  Participated and attended transportation planning related meetings  Prepared the Redesignation Agreement and Amendment No. 3 for the TAC Bylaws and Policy Board Bylaws to change the TAC and Policy Board voting membership  Worked with Grand Island City staff on the 1 and 6 Year Road Plan for the City of Grand Island  Processed NDOT crash data in relation to targets for safety performance measures Category Total Budget 2nd Quarter Expenditure Total Expenditure Total Percent Expenditure Unified Planning Work Program 9,292$ 426$ 426$ 5% Transportation Improvement Program 10,464$ 1,625$ 2,158$ 21% Public Participation Plan 14,222$ 1,687$ 4,259$ 30% Short Range Studies 7,533$ 3,197$ 4,822$ 64% Long Range Transportation Plan 19,490$ 3,250$ 9,404$ 48% - Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan (Outside Services)80,000$ 5,695$ 5,695$ 7% Transit Planning 29,633$ 9,365$ 19,577$ 66% - Transit Needs Study (Outside Services) 125,000$ 43,629$ 114,430$ 92% Administration 34,129$ 7,057$ 12,561$ 37% Total 329,762$ 75,932$ 173,332$ 53% Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 9 / 17 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 Regular Session Item H3 Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 10 / 17 1 TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H2 February 12, 2018 ISSUE VOTE: 2018 MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures BACKGROUND The current and previous federal transportation bills, FAST Act and MAP-21, respectively, included a series of requirements for Transportation Performance Management (TPM). Since the passage of MAP-21, USDOT has worked through the federal rulemaking process to establish a series of performance measures and corresponding target setting requirements. Generally, the performance measures relate to national goals of safety, infrastructure condition, air quality, and transportation system performance. Final USDOT rules related to TPM established 5 performance measures for traffic safety (see attached fact sheet). State DOTs were required to establish safety performance targets for all 5 measures by August 31, 2017. MPOs have the option of supporting the statewide targets, or establishing their own regional targets within 180 days of the establishment of state targets. State DOTs will update safety targets annually (by August 31), and with each update MPOs will have the option to (a) support the state targets, or (b) establish regional targets within 180 days. Therefore, all Nebraska MPOs must adopt safety performance measure targets by February 27, 2018. GIAMPO staff recommends the support of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) safety performance targets (see attached NDOT Safety Targets) as the most prudent and feasible alternative. The core reasons to not establishing regional targets include the following: GIAMPO is a young MPO with limited staff and resources that is beginning to develop a planning data repository Need to determine the methodology to estimate annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for all public roads within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area from 2012 to 2016, if GIAMPO would establish rate targets Need to process the accident data within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area from 2008 to 2011 to determine the 5-year rolling average for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 on the five performance measures for comparative purposes Need to further evaluate the trends in the GIAMPO region with the statewide trends POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION With supporting the statewide targets, GIAMPO is agreeing to plan and program projects in a manner that contributes towards the accomplishment of the NDOT safety targets. These targets will ultimately be integrated into the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 11 / 17 2 BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS None. COMMITTEE ACTION None. RECOMMENDATION Approve to support state targets as the MPO safety performance targets for the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area. STAFF CONTACTS Allan Zafft Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 12 / 17 Metropolitan Planning Organization Safety Performance Measures Fact Sheet Safety Performance Measures The Safety Performance Management Measures regulation supports the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and requires State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to set HSIP targets for 5 safety performance measures. This document highlights the requirements specific to MPOs and provides a comparison of MPO and State DOT responsibilities. How do MPOs establish HSIP targets? Coordination is the key for all stakeholders in setting HSIP targets. Stakeholders should work together to share data, review strategies and understand outcomes. MPOs must work with the State DOT. MPOs should also coordinate with the State Highway Safety Office, transit operators, local governments, the FHWA Division Office, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regional Office, law enforcement and emergency medical services agencies, and others. By working together, considering and integrating the plans and programs of various safety stakeholders, MPOs will be better able to understand impacts to safety performance to establish appropriate HSIP targets. Coordination should start with the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). More information on the SHSP is available at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/hsip/shsp/. HSIP Safety Targets Established by MPOs 1 Number of fatalities 2 Rate of fatalities 3 Number of serious injuries 4 Rate of serious injuries 5 Number of non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious injuries MPOs establish HSIP targets by either: 1. agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the State DOT HSIP target or 2. committing to a quantifiable HSIP target for the metropolitan planning area. To provide MPOs with flexibility, MPOs may support all the State HSIP targets, establish their own specific numeric HSIP targets for all of the performance measures, or any combination. MPOs may support the State HSIP target for one or more individual performance measures and establish specific numeric targets for the other performance measures. If an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target, the MPO would … If an MPO establishes its own HSIP target, the MPO would…  Work with the State and safety stakeholders to address areas of concern for fatalities or serious injuries within the metropolitan planning area  Coordinate with the State and include the safety performance measures and HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan area in the MTP (Metropolitan Transportation Plan)  Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP  Include a description in the TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets  Establish HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan planning area in coordination with the State  Estimate vehicles miles traveled (VMT) for all public roads within the metropolitan planning area for rate targets  Include safety (HSIP) performance measures and HSIP targets in the MTP  Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP  Include a description in the TIP of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets FHWA-SA-16-084 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 13 / 17 Volumes for HSIP Rate Targets: MPOs that establish fatality rate or serious injury rate HSIP targets must report the VMT estimate used for such targets, and the methodology used to develop the estimate, to the State DOT. For more information on volumes for HSIP rate targets, see http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/processes/tools/technical_guidance/index.cfm. Roads addressed by MPO HSIP Targets: HSIP targets cover all public roadways within the metropolitan planning area boundary regardless of ownership or functional classification, just as State HSIP targets cover all public roads in the State. How do MPOs with multi-State boundaries establish HSIP targets? MPOs with multi-State boundaries must coordinate with all States involved. If an MPO with multi-State boundaries chooses to support a State HSIP target, it must do so for each State. For example, an MPO that extends into two States would agree to plan and program projects to contribute to two separate sets of HSIP targets (one for each State). If a multi-State MPO decides to establish its own HSIP target, the MPO would establish the target for the entire metropolitan planning area. When do MPOs need to establish these targets? States establish HSIP targets and report them for the upcoming calendar year in their HSIP annual report that is due August 31 each year. MPOs must establish HSIP targets within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its HSIP targets. Since FHWA deems the HSIP reports submitted on August 31, MPOs must establish HSIP targets no later than February 27 of each year. Top 5 Things to Know about MPO HSIP Safety Performance Targets  All MPOs must set a target for each of the 5 HSIP Safety Performance Measures  MPOs may adopt and support the State’s HSIP targets, develop their own HSIP targets, or use a combination of both  MPOs must establish their HSIP targets by February 27 of the calendar year for which they apply  MPO HSIP targets are reported to the State DOT  MPO HSIP targets are not annually assessed for significant progress toward meeting targets; State HSIP targets are assessed annually Where do MPOs report targets? While States report their HSIP targets to FHWA in their annual HSIP report, MPOs do not report their HSIP targets directly to FHWA. Rather, the State(s) and MPO mutually agree on the manner in which the MPO reports the targets to its respective DOT(s). MPOs must include baseline safety performance, HSIP targets and progress toward achieving HSIP targets in the system performance report in the MTP. Whether an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target or establishes its own HSIP target the MPO would include in the MTP a systems performance report evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the safety performance targets described in the MTP including progress achieved by the MPO in achieving safety performance targets Assessment of Significant Progress While FHWA will determine whether a State DOT has met or made significant progress toward meeting HSIP targets, it will not directly assess MPO progress toward meeting HSIP targets. However, FHWA will review MPO performance as part of ongoing transportation planning process reviews including the Transportation Management Area certification review and the Federal Planning Finding associated with the approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. FHWA-SA-16-084 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 14 / 17 This document is exempt under discovery or admission under 23 USC § 409. Data provided by Nebraska Department of Transportation. Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff. 1 2018 Safety Targets for Nebraska Department of Transportation The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recommends the following safety targets for the state. Safety performance measures are defined in accordance with the final USDOT rule on Safety Performance Measures, authorized by 23 CFR Part 490. Targets based on 5-year rolling average: Performance Measure Projected 2014-2018 Actual Avg. Projected 2014-2018 Rolling Avg. 2016 Year End Actual Values 5-Year Rolling Average NDOT Target 2014-2018 Number of Fatalities 242.2 230 218 228.5 Fatality Rate 1.16 1.13 1.05 1.117 Number of Serious Injuries 1520.4 1467 1588 1520.4 Serious Injury Rate 6.96 7.39 7.67 7.386 Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 121.2 147 125 145.3 Below are the number of fatalities, number of serious injuries, and number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) for 2012-2016 in comparison with the state and Hall County: Number of Fatalities Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA 2012 212 6 3 0 3 2013 211 6 4 0 4 2014 225 6 2 1 3 2015 246 5 3 0 3 2016 218 5 2 0 2 Number of Serious Injuries Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA 2012 1669 61 48 0 48 2013 1533 39 29 0 29 2014 1623 50 33 4 37 2015 1524 43 30 0 30 2016 1588 64 51 1 52 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 15 / 17 This document is exempt under discovery or admission under 23 USC § 409. Data provided by Nebraska Department of Transportation. Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff. 2 Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA 2012 152 4 4 0 4 2013 140 2 2 0 2 2014 137 7 7 0 7 2015 148 3 3 0 3 2016 125 5 4 0 4 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 16 / 17 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 12, 2018 Regular Session Item J1 Other Business Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/12/2018 Page 17 / 17