02-27-2018 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
4:00 pm @ 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 & Introductions
3.Approval of Minutes from the December 12, 2017 Policy Board Meeting
4.Election of Vice-Chair
5.MPO Financial Update
6.Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
7.Next Meeting
8.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).
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the December 12, 2017 Policy Board
Meeting
Staff Contact: Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Grand Island City Hall – Council Chambers
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor, City of Grand Island Present
VACANT, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Chuck Haase, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Julie Hehnke, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Mike Paulick, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Wes Wahlgren (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Doug Lanfear, Hall County Board Present
Pat O’Neill, Hall County Planning Commission Chairman Present
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island City Administrator Present
VACANT, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Absent
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
Renae Jiminez, City of Grand Island Finance Director Absent
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island Attorney Present
John Collins, City of Grand Island Public Works Director Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Present
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Present
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Noel Salac, NDOT Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
*Matt Rief & Nick Weander of Olsson Associates
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged and roll call was taken. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the fact that Wes
Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer, was the designee for Kyle Schneweis, Director of the
Nebraska Department of Transportation.
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Approval of minutes from the May 23, 2017 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2017 meeting, seconded by
Lanfear. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 1 to FY 2018-2022 TIP
Zafft informed the Policy Board that this amendment is required to add the Five Points
intersection improvements to the TIP, with a project federal-aid amount of $1.7M and a total
project estimate of $2.265M. The proposed Amendment No. 1 was made available for a 15-day
public comment period from October 31 to November 15, 2017. No comments were received.
Lanfear commented that he is glad to see this intersection being looked at, as it is bad. He
specifically mentioned the time of 3:30-4pm with school traffic, as well as truck traffic may not
work for a roundabout. Collins noted this amendment will allow the option of doing this
project; nothing has been designed at this point. The intersection is behind standards and does
need to be addressed. Wahlgren stated NEPA requires a study and concepts to be laid out for
safety funds to be used.
Motion by Paulick to approve Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 1 to FY 2018-
2022 TIP, seconded by Quandt. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 2 to FY 2018-2022 TIP
Zafft stated this amendment adjusts the project federal-aid amount from $7.3M to $11.396M
for I-80 improvements from Platte River west of Grand Island to Phillips, and the project total
estimate from $8.142M to $12.708M. An amendment is required if the federal-aid amount of
the project cost increases by 20% or $2M. This proposed amendment was made available for a
15-day public comment period from November 22 to December 7, 2017. No comments were
received. Wahlgren noted the bridge deck membrane at Phillips, S Locust, and Highway 281
interchange will be waterproofed to preserve the deck life. If this amendment is not approved
an 8 mile construction zone will become 14 miles.
Motion by Lanfear to approve Recommendation of Final Draft TIP Amendment No. 2 to FY
2018-2022 TIP, seconded by Quandt. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft LRTP Amendment No. 3
Zafft notified the Policy Board this amendment is necessary due to the adjusted project costs
for I-80 improvements from Platte River west of Grand Island to Phillips, as discussed earlier.
Modifications in Chapter 7-Financial Plan and Chapter 9-Recommended Plant of the LRTP are
required. The proposed amendment was made available for a 30-day public comment period
from November 8 to December 8, 2017. No comments were received.
Motion by Wahlgren to approve Recommendation of Final Draft LRTP Amendment No. 3,
seconded by Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
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Approval Recommendation of Amendment No. 3 to the TAC Bylaws
Nabity stated this amendment will add two entities as voting members to the TAC; Transit
Program Manager, City of Grand Island and Central Nebraska Regional Airport Executive
Director, as well as update the Nebraska Department of Roads Highway Planning Manager to
Nebraska Department of Transportation Intermodal Planning Engineer or designee. This
amendment will also change all the Nebraska Department of Roads titles to Nebraska
Department of Transportation for existing voting or non-voting members.
This item corresponds with the following (TAC and Policy Board Bylaws) in Resolution No. 2017-
15.
Motion by Lanfear to approve Recommendation of Amendment No. 3 to the TAC Bylaws,
seconded by O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, call voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Amendment No. 3 to the Policy Board Bylaws
Nabity stated this amendment will reduce the number of Policy Board voting members of the
Grand Island City Council from four members to three, and will change the NDOR title to
Nebraska Department of Transportation for an existing Policy Board voting member. Mayor
Jensen questioned if the council member representation at 3 is sufficient, to which Nabity
stated it is, as it provides a balance between City and County representatives. Wes asked if
there would be an issue having an even number on the board, to which Nabity stated it should
be okay, as not all members are usually present. There have been issues filling the four City
Council spots, with two frequently vacant; as well as attendance which creates a problem in
getting a quorum.
This item corresponds with the previous (TAC and Policy Board Bylaws) in Resolution No. 2017-
15.
Joint motion with previous item by Lanfear to approve Recommendation of Amendment No. 3
to the Policy Board Bylaws, seconded by O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion
adopted.
Financial Update
Zafft provided a GIAMPO financial update for State Fiscal Year 2017 - Entire year (July 1, 2016 to
June 30, 2017) and State Fiscal Year 2018 - First Quarter (July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017).
This update is provided to the Policy Board for each quarter.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Summary Final Report for Regional Transit Study
Nick Weander of Olsson Associates gave a presentation of the final summary report, with the
recommendation to keep the system running as is for the near future due to budget
constraints. Ron Depue complimented the current service and is glad to see more being done
to improve it. Education and communication to the public about the service were discussed
amongst the board and Mr. Depue. Mr. Depue would like to see the City conduct a study
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session, create a Transit Authority, and be creative with public/private partnerships to aid in the
system improvements. Funding was noted to come from City, State and Federal, with
percentages dependent upon the type of expense; operations is normally 75% Federal-State /
25% City.
The draft summary report had a 15-day public comment period from October 31 to November
15, 2017, which included a public meeting on November 9, 2017. One written comment was
received, however this comment did not result in changes to the content of the draft summary
report.
Motion by O’Neill to approve Recommendation of Final Draft Summary Final Report for
Regional Transit Study, seconded by Paulick. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion
adopted.
Other Business
None
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on February 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 5:07 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Regular Session
Item E1
Election of Vice-Chair
Staff Contact: Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
February 27, 2018
ISSUE
VOTE: Election of Vice-Chairperson
BACKGROUND
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary serves as the officers of the Policy Board
for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Article IV of the
Policy Board bylaws specifies that the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the voting
membership of the Policy Board 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 27, 2018.
For calendar year 2017, Chuck Haase, Grand Island City Council Member, served as Vice-
Chair.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
None.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Nominate and elect Vice-Chairperson
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Regular Session
Item E2
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2018 – Second Quarter (October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017)
Work Completed for Second 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%
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E3
February 27, 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.
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BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The TAC approved the recommendation to support the state targets as the MPO safety
performance targets for the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area on February 12, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve to support state targets as the MPO safety performance targets for the GIAMPO
metropolitan planning area.
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2018-1
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island
Urbanized Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of
Transportation in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required
the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to develop rules to establish a system to monitor
and manage public transportation assets, to improve safety and increase reliability and
performance, and to establish performance measures, and the Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act reaffirmed this requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Final 23 CFR Part 490
became effective April 14, 2016 and establishes targets for five performance measures
based on five-year rolling averages for:
Performance Measures
Number of Fatalities
Rate of Fatalities*
Number of Serious Injuries
Rate of Serious Injuries*
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation is to adopt safety performance
measures in their Highway Safety Improvement Program by August 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board may establish safety targets by agreeing to plan and
program projects that contribute toward the accomplishment of the State’s targets, or
establish its own targets within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its
safety targets; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board will adopt to support the 2018 targets for the
Nebraska Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the MPO targets for safety performance measures has been reviewed and
recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and now
require official approval from the MPO Policy Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization has agreed to support the Nebraska Department of
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Transportation 2018 targets for safety performance measures as identified in Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 27. 2018.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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Exhibit A
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