04-09-2018 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 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 February 12, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
4.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
5.Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
6.Approval Recommendation Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment No. 4
7.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
8.Bike/Ped Plan Update
9.Next Meeting
10.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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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the February 12, 2018 Technical Advisory
Committee Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
February 12, 2018 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
Steve Riehle, 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 Present
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
VACANT, City of Grand Island Finance Director Absent
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Present
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 Present
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 Absent
VACANT, NDOT Local Projects Engineer Absent
Kaine McClelland, NDOT State Modeler Absent
VACANT, 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
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Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged. It was noted Steve Riehle has replaced Casey Sherlock as the Hall County Public
Works Director.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the November 20, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2017 meeting, seconded by
Ferguson. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Election of Chair and Vice‐Chair
Ferguson nominated Nabity as Chair and Riehle as Vice‐Chair, to which each accepted. With no
further nominations for Chair or Vice‐Chair Ferguson made a motion to cease nominations, with
Wahlgren seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
MPO Financial Update
Zafft provided an update for State Fiscal Year 2018 ‐ Second Quarter (October 1, 2017 – December
31, 2017).
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Zafft notified the committee that the MPO must adopt safety performance measure targets by
February 27, 2018, to be in compliance with the requirement to establish such within 180 days of the
State DOT’s measures which were adopted August 31, 2017. GIAMPO staff recommended supporting
the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) safety performance targets which consist of
Number of Fatalities, Rate of Fatalities, Number of Serious Injuries, Rate of Serious Injuries, and
Number of Non‐Motorized Fatalities and Non‐Motorized Serious Injuries. Zafft went over the NDOT
safety performance targets for FY 2018, and he provided information on the Number of Fatalities,
Number of Serious Injuries, and Number of Non‐Motorized Fatalities and Non‐Motorized Serious
Injuries in the GIAMPO planning in comparison to the State and Hall County from 2012 to 2016. Kurz
noted more information/history is needed to establish regional targets and measures, and should be
considered in a few years. Riehle questioned what was being adopted; the targets and/or numbers.
Zafft confirmed the targets would be adopted with the no consequences to the MPO if the numbers
are not met.
Motion by Collins to adopt the Nebraska Department of Transportation safety performance targets,
with Wahlgren seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Other Business
Nabity informed the committee that the Bike/Ped Master Plan draft study will be reviewed at the
April 9, 2018 TAC meeting (such draft should be to the City by February 12, 2018 for internal review).
Gavin updated the committee on the status of the Redesignation Agreement, which is currently with
Governor Ricketts for signature and should be back to the City in the next two weeks.
Gavin also talked to the performance measures that have been set by NDOT – Safety is the first, with
Pavement & Bridge to follow, and finally Freight and Travel Time. NDOT is planning to release targets
by May 20, 2018, with MPOs to adopt their plan within 180 days. Planning documents must reflect
all performance measures adopted by the MPO per Federal guidelines. NDOT is holding a meeting on
February 22, 2018 to show how targets are being set.
Next Meeting Date
The next Meeting of the TAC will be on April 9, 2018 at 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:35 am.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item H1
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2019-2023
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H1
April 9, 2018
ISSUE
VOTE: Draft FY 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program for public review and comment. The TIP
includes surface transportation projects to receive federal funds and surface transportation
projects of regional significance, planned for the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area in
Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2023.
The Draft FY 2019-2023 TIP has been developed by GIAMPO staff to be in compliance with
regulations contained in the FAST Act, the most recent legislation governing the federal
transportation program.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan requires that the Draft FY 2019-2022 TIP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption.
The Draft FY 2019-2023 TIP is financially constrained, and it is consistent with the proposed
Amendment No. 4 to the Long Range Transportation Plan.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Draft FY 2019-2023 TIP and release it for public review and comment.
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2019 – 2023
Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Disclaimer
The preparation of this report has been financed in part through funds from the Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, under the
Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not
necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Draft – March 2018
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Table of Contents
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose of the TIP ............................................................................................................. 3
Federal Requirements for Transportation Improvement Programs............................................ 3
Time Period .................................................................................................................. 3
Public Comments ........................................................................................................... 3
Specific Project Information ............................................................................................ 3
Consistency with the Long Range Transportation Plan ....................................................... 3
Financial Constraint ....................................................................................................... 4
Process for Including Projects in the TIP........................................................................... 4
Status of Projects from the previous TIP ........................................................................... 4
Transportation Control Measures and Air Quality .............................................................. 4
The Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure ................................................................ 4
Current Membership of the Policy Board .......................................................................... 4
Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee ................................................ 5
Geographic Area the TIP Covers ......................................................................................... 5
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ......................................................................... 5
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) ........................................................ 6
Conformance with Long Range Transportation Plan .............................................................. 6
Types of Projects included in the TIP ................................................................................... 6
Project Selection ............................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance and Operation of Current Transportation Systems............................................... 7
Public Transportation Project Prioritization Process ............................................................... 7
Financial Plan Statement .................................................................................................... 8
Public Involvement Process ................................................................................................ 8
Annual Listing of Projects .................................................................................................. 8
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) ................................................................... 9
Performance Management .................................................................................................. 9
Revising an Approved TIP/STIP ....................................................................................... 10
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Amendments ............................................................................................................... 10
Administrative Modifications ........................................................................................ 10
Appendix A – Highway Projects ....................................................................................... 13
Appendix B – Transit Projects ........................................................................................... 20
Appendix C – Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process ........................ 25
Appendix D – Comments ................................................................................................. 28
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Acronyms
AC Advanced Construction
CMAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
EA Earmark
GIAMPO Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
HSIP Highway Safety Improvement Program
FAST Act Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
NDOT Nebraska Department of Transportation
NHPP National Highway Performance Program
STIP Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
TIP Transportation Improvement Program
TPM Transportation Performance Management
USDOT United States Department of Transportation
YOE Year of Expenditure
3-C Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive
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Introduction
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO) Metropolitan Planning Area is a staged, five-year schedule of
transportation improvements using (or expected to use) Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, state funds, and other projects that
have significant system impacts. The TIP is developed cooperatively by the GIAMPO Technical
Advisory Committee and agencies within the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area including
City of Grand Island Public Works Department, Hall County Public Works Department, Merrick
County Highway Department, Village of Alda, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT),
and others agencies as transportation related projects are developed. The GIAMPO Metropolitan
Planning Area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area
Federal regulations require that each urbanized area, as a condition to receive federal capital or
operating assistance, have a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation
planning process. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the organization designated
to carry out the 3-C process which results in plans and programs that are consistent with the
comprehensively planned development of the urbanized area. The TIP, along with the Long
Range Transportation Plan, is a key element of this process. The Moving Ahead for Progress in
the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) became law in 2012 which authorizes surface transportation
programs and continues the basic planning requirements. The Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation Act (FAST Act), became law in 2015 and continues the Metropolitan Planning
programs. These programs continue the requirement for a cooperative, continuous, and
comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions in metropolitan areas
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and the joint oversight by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA). In order to remain eligible for federal transportation funding, the planning
process must demonstrate that the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area is in compliance with
all federal requirements for metropolitan transportation planning.
Purpose of the TIP
The primary purpose of this document is to provide information to FHWA, FTA, NDOT,
transportation agencies, and citizens regarding the TIP development process which:
Depicts the GIAMPO priorities for the expenditure of federal funds for all transportation
funding categories by federal fiscal year including highway and public transportation
projects;
Provides assurance to the FHWA that the project selection process has been carried out in
accordance with federal requirements, Section 134 of Title 23, U.S. Code, as amended;
and
Demonstrates that the TIP is financially feasible.
Federal Requirements for Transportation Improvement Programs
The planning and programming regulations include specific requirements for development and
content of TIPs which are summarized below and addressed within this document.
Time Period
The TIP is to cover at least a four-year period and be updated at least every four years. The
financial and project tables included in this document cover FY 2019–2023. NDOT and the
MPOs have established an annual update cycle for the TIP. GIAMPO on an annual basis must
submit an approved TIP to NDOT prior to June 15.
Public Comments
The TIP process is to provide opportunity for public review and comment on the TIP. GIAMPO’s
transportation planning process allows for public involvement at various points within the
transportation plan and program development. GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan was adopted
on November 24, 2015.
Specific Project Information
The TIP is to list capital and non-capital surface transportation projects to use a variety of federal
funds or regionally significant projects requiring FHWA or FTA action. For each project or
project phase the TIP shall include sufficient descriptive material including description, location,
length, total cost, amount of federal funds, and responsible agency. Line items may be used for
projects that are not considered to be of appropriate scale for individual identification. A
complete detailed project listing is organized by project type for each project.
Consistency with the Long Range Transportation Plan
Each project or project phase in the TIP is to be consistent with the Long Range Transportation
Plan, its goals, and performance measures. For each project included in the detailed project
listing, GIAMPO staff cross-checks with the Long Range Transportation Plan to ensure
consistency.
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Financial Constraint
The TIP is to include a financial plan including system level estimates of costs and revenue
sources that are reasonably expected to be available to adequately operate and maintain federal-
aid highways and public transportation.
Process for Including Projects in the TIP
The TIP should specify the process to identify projects for inclusion in the TIP in coordination
with the Long Range Transportation Plan. GIAMPO’s process annually coordinates with NDOT
and local agencies to program projects in the TIP.
Status of Projects from the previous TIP
The TIP should list major projects from the previous TIP that were implemented or delayed. Each
section lists projects under construction, completed, delayed, or moved out of the current
programming period.
Transportation Control Measures and Air Quality
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Area is in conformance for air quality and the state
does not require a State Implementation Plan for meeting Clean Air Act requirements.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure
The governor designates the MPOs for urban areas in the state to be responsible for carrying out
the urban transportation planning process through the development of a Long Range
Transportation Plan and TIP. GIAMPO is the designated MPO for the Metropolitan Planning
Area which includes the City of Grand Island, Village of Alda, and portions of Hall and Merrick
Counties. The MPO is composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state, and
federal governments and agencies having interest or responsibility in land use planning, the
quality and the location of transportation facilities, transportation safety issues on all roads, and
better planning and designs.
The Mayor of the City of Grand Island Area is the “Chair” of the GIAMPO Policy Board. Under
the Mayor, the MPO functions through a committee structure consisting of the GIAMPO Policy
Board, GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee, subcommittees which may be created to assist
the TAC on various local transportation issues, and MPO administrative staff to establish and
approve the Long Range Transportation Plan, TIP, and other work of the MPO. The GIAMPO
Policy Board is composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state, and federal
governments or agencies having interest or responsibility in the comprehensive transportation
planning process. Below is the current membership of the GIAMPO Policy Board and Technical
Advisory Committee.
Current Membership of the Policy Board
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor City of Grand Island
Linna Dee Donaldson, Councilwoman City of Grand Island
Julie Hehnke, Councilwoman City of Grand Island
Mike Paulick, Councilman City of Grand Island
Doug Lanfear, Superintendent Hall County Board
Gary Quandt, Superintendent Hall County Board
Pat O'Neill, Chairman Hall County Planning Commission
Kyle Schneweis, Director Nebraska Department of Transportation
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator FTA Region VII (Ex-Facto)
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Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee
Voting
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator City of Grand Island
Chad Nabity, Director Hall County Regional Planning Dept.
John Collins, Public Works Director City of Grand Island
Keith Kurz, Director of Engineering Services City of Grand Island
Charley Falmlen, Transit Program Manager City of Grand Island
Paul Gavin, Highway Planning Manager Nebraska Department of Transportation
Wes Wahlgren, District 4 Engineer Nebraska Department of Transportation
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Hall County
Mike Meyer, Highway Supervisor Hall County
Romana Schafer, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Alda
Mike Olson, Executive Director Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Non-Voting
Justin Luther, Trans. Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Federal Highway Administration
Logan Daniels, Program Manager Federal Transit Administration - VII
Jodi Gibson, Local Projects Engineer Nebraska Department of Transportation
Mark Fischer, Assistant Planning Engineer Nebraska Department of Transportation
Sara Thompson Cassidy Union Pacific Railroad
Kyle Nogaard Union Pacific Railroad
Bentley Tomlin Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Cindy Johnson Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
Mary Berlie Mary Berlie Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation
Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent City of Grand Island
William Clingman, Interim Finance Director City of Grand Island
Geographic Area the TIP Covers
The Metropolitan Planning Area is the geographic area in which the metropolitan transportation
planning process must be carried out. The boundaries of the Metropolitan Planning Area are
determined by agreement between the Governor and the MPO. The GIAMPO Metropolitan
Planning Area encompasses the City of Grand Island, Village of Alda, and portions of Hall and
Merrick Counties.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The TIP is a programming document that identifies the timing and funding of all highway, bridge,
transit, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation projects scheduled for implementation in the MPO
planning area over a four -year period using federal transportation funds and is annually
coordinated with the State-TIP process. According to federal regulations governing transportation
planning, the TIP is to be a staged multi-year program of transportation improvement projects
that "shall cover a period of not less than four years and be consistent with the urban area
transportation plan."
The TIP is directly related to the City’s, County's, and State’s Capital Improvement Programs
which are brought forward at this time each year. The TIP identifies funding amounts by source
of funding, jurisdictional responsibility, type of project, and year of funding for these projects.
This program is a listing of priority projects which are to be carried out within the next five fiscal
years which include FY 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023. Projects
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planned for implementation beyond this time frame are not listed in this program since local
funding may be tentative and federal funds for these projects cannot be obligated.
The TIP reflects the priorities and direction of the region and its state and federal partners in the
transportation planning process. Projects identified in the TIP must be consistent with the projects
or goals and objectives identified in the current Long Range Transportation Plan for the Grand
Island metropolitan region. The TIP is part of the MPO’s effort to establish and maintain the
planning process required by the federal government as a condition for receipt of federal
transportation funding. This program of projects depicts the MPO’s priorities for the expenditure
of federal funds for all transportation funding categories by federal fiscal year including highway
and public transportation projects. The TIP document may also include, for informational
purposes, non-federally funded projects occurring in the planning area. The federal government
regulations require the TIP to be updated and adopted by the local MPO at least every four years.
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
The TIP becomes part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) by reference and
the frequency and cycle for updating the TIP is compatible with STIP development and approval
process. NDOT and the Nebraska MPOs have established an annual update cycle.
The STIP begins as a compilation of the regional TIPs that have been adopted by the MPOs and
develops into a comprehensive list of all highway (state or local) and all transit (capital or
operating) projects in urban and rural areas that propose to use federal funds. All federally funded
projects proposed to begin between October 1st and September 30th from all of the regional TIPs
across the state are included in this STIP including federally funded projects in rural areas. The
STIP is updated every year and is to include a minimum four year listing of federal-aid projects
for approval by FHWA and FTA.
Conformance with Long Range Transportation Plan
All projects were drawn from, or are consistent with, the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation
Plan (Journey 2040), Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study, State
Transportation Plans and Needs Studies, and the recommendations of local governments and
citizens for the TIP. The projects reflect community goals and objectives and are assigned to the
appropriate staging period based on the area’s priorities, the individual project urgency, and the
anticipated funding capabilities of the participating governments.
The TIP document was developed in conformance with the Long Range Transportation Plan for
GIAMPO. A review was undertaken to ensure transportation projects programmed in the TIP
were found to be consistent with the Long Range Transportation Plan.
The Long Range Transportation Plan was adopted by GIAMPO on April 26, 2016. The
development of the Long Range Transportation Plan included a needs assessment and financial
analysis and discussed the social, economic, and environmental impacts to consider when
developing new transportation projects, and where environmentally sensitive areas are located in
relation to projects identified in the horizon years or 2025 and 2040. The Long Range
Transportation Plan was transmitted to NDOT and to FHWA and FTA.
Types of Projects included in the TIP
Federal regulations require that any transportation project within the Metropolitan Planning Area
that is to be funded with U.S. Department of Transportation funds must be included in the TIP.
The types of projects listed below are eligible for federal funding:
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a. Projects on the federal-aid system (road and bridge construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, etc.).
b. Public transportation (vehicle maintenance and operations, capital improvement projects,
public transit system construction, etc.).
c. Projects that are not on the federal-aid system, but may be eligible for federal funding for
other reasons (e.g., bridge projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, etc.). The projects,
however, must be linked to the transportation network.
d. Regional projects requiring FHWA or FTA action or projects having significant regional
impacts.
Project Selection
GIAMPO’s process for including projects in the TIP is the means by which projects move from
the current Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) into the TIP for implementation. This
process entails annual coordination with NDOT and local agencies to identify projects for
programming in the TIP. Projects listed in the TIP typically originate in the LRTP developed by
the MPO in cooperation with the respective implementing agencies involved in the planning
process. Implementing agencies carry out the LRTP’s specific elements through the TIP process.
As a result, the TIP serves as a strategic management tool to accomplish the objectives of the
Long Range Transportation Plan.
Project prioritization is an important element of the TIP, especially since the demand for federal-
aid transportation projects usually exceeds the level of federal funds available for use. State
highway projects in the TIP have been prioritized by NDOT. Local federal-aid highway
improvement projects programmed by the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Merrick County
Village of Alda, and coordinating agencies have been dependent on the availability of
competitive funding using the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program, Set Aside from
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (Transportation Alternatives), and FTA funds.
Other selected projects are accomplished through a coordinated effort among all parties to
advance projects which preserve the existing system, increase safety and efficiency of the
transportation system, improve vehicle mobility and connectivity, protect and enhance the
environment, and support quality of life. Readiness to proceed and financial capacity is also
considered in project selection.
Maintenance and Operation of Current Transportation Systems
The highest priority in the selection of projects for the TIP is to ensure the adequate
reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of the current transportation system. NDOT is
programming one (1) project for highway resurfacing, one (1) project for repairs/overlays to three
bridges, and construction of a 4-lane divided roadway on new alignment for a segment of US-30.
The City of Grand Island has one (1) project programmed for safety improvements.
Public Transportation Project Prioritization Process
Public transportation projects are funded with a mix of local, state, and federal funds. The public
transportation element of the TIP includes projects for the City of Grand Island’s Transit Program
that collectively constitutes the Program of Projects (POP) for the City of Grand Island’s Transit
Program. Approval of the TIP includes the approval of the POP for the City of Grand Island’s
Transit Program. The public involvement procedures used for TIP development and amendments
are used to satisfy the POP requirements for FTA Section 5307 (urban) funding.
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In 2012, the City of Grand Island became the designated recipient to receive FTA Section 5307
funds. In 2013, the City of Grand Island and Hall County entered into an interlocal agreement for
Hall County Public Transportation (dba Senior Citizens Industries, Inc.) to continue to operate
services using unexpended FTA Section 5311(rural) funds during a transitional period. In July
2016, the City of Grand Island approved an interlocal agreement where the City of Grand Island
would provide public transit services within the City of Grand Island and Hall County through a
contract services with Hall Public County Transportation (dba Senior Citizens Industries, Inc.) up
to a three year period.
In December 2017, GIAMPO completed a Regional Transit Needs and Feasibility Study, and it
recommended a preferred alternative for a five year planning horizon within the Grand Island
urbanized area. This plan will be used by the City of Grand Island Transit Program to plan and
program transit projects in the TIP.
Financial Plan Statement
The projects identified in the TIP are financially constrained, meaning they can be implemented
using current and proposed revenue sources based on the programs contained in the TIP. The
expected and anticipated revenue sources are, therefore, reasonably expected to be in place when
needed. Revenues for federally funded projects during each year are shown in the Financial Plan
on page 12.
Public Involvement Process
The transportation planning process allows for public involvement at various points within the
transportation plan and program development. This involves a series of steps from the adoption of
the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan that is coordinated with the programming of projects
and again for the actual construction of the transportation facilities. The critical decision points in
the transportation planning process are: 1) the development of at least a 20 year transportation
plan, 2) the street improvement program which identifies priorities for planned projects, 3) the
development of capital improvement programs for a period of four to six years, 4) Project Design
and Project Construction. The first two steps are included in the long range planning process, the
third step consolidates the capital improvement programs of the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Merrick County, Village of Alda, and NDOT with the MPO TIP and the last step is the
specific project design and development.
The City of Grand Island, Hall County, Merrick County, and Village of Alda each have an
established procedure for adopting improvement programs. Their processes include review by the
County Planning Commission for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and formal
advertised public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council or County Board.
The consolidation of these improvement programs is coordinated in the TIP as reviewed by the
GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee before it is released for the public review and comment
period. The public comments are summarized, including how the comments were addressed, and
incorporated in the TIP. The GIAMPO Policy Board reviews, approves, and submits the TIP to
NDOT for inclusion in the STIP.
Annual Listing of Projects
Pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134(j)(7)(B) and 49 U.S.C. 5303(c)(5)(B), the MPO has
published an annual listing of projects for which federal funds have been obligated in the
preceding year. These are listed in the TIP by jurisdiction within each section. The published
document is available for public review from the MPO and on the MPO website under the TIP
Section.
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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Federal legislation provides funds to be utilized in the Clean Air Act for non-attainment and
maintenance areas for transportation programs and projects that contribute to attainment of
National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Since the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area is in
compliance with the latest air quality standards, the MPO does not specifically program for
CMAQ funding.
Performance Management
When Congress passed the federal transportation bill MAP-21 in July 2012, it included a series of
provisions for Transportation Performance Management (TPM). In the intervening years,
Congress passed the FAST Act in December 2015, which essentially maintained and reaffirmed
the performance management provisions of MAP-21. 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.
On May 20, 2017, USDOT implemented the final two performance measures rules, which
effectively completes the rulemaking process for federally defined performance measures. With
this implementation, the national performance measures and target setting requirements are final
and work at the state DOT/transit provider level has begun. Once the states have set targets,
MPOs like GIAMPO must establish performance targets at the regional level within 180 days.
MPOs have the option to set its own regional targets, or to support the targets established by State
DOTs/transit providers. Figure 2 provides the timeline for each of the performance areas
established by MAP-21 and the FAST Act.
Figure 2 – Deadlines for Setting Performance Measures Targets
State DOT/Transit Provider MPO
Transit State of Good Repair 4 January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017
Safety 5 August 31, 2017 February 27, 2018
Pavement and Bridge Condition 6 May 20, 2018 November 16, 2018
System Performance / Freight /
CMAQ*6 May 20, 2018 November 16, 2018
* CMAQ is not applicable to GIAMPO.
Deadline for Setting Targets# of
MeasuresPerformance Area
As indicated in Figure 2, the Transit State of Good Repair (i.e. infrastructure condition) is the
first performance area for which an MPO must establish targets. Based on collaboration with the
City of Grand Island (transit operator) and NDOT, GIAMPO agreed to support the transit asset
management targets established by the City which are the same targets as the State. GIAMPO
supports those targets by programming all transit projects relating to capital improvements within
the metropolitan planning area that are included in the TIP.
The second performance measure is safety for which an MPO must establish targets. GIAMPO
has chosen to support NDOT’s 2014-2018 safety targets as published in the NDOT Highway
Safety Improvement Program 2017 Annual Report. GIAMPO supports those targets by reviewing
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and programming all Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects within the MPO
boundary that are included in GIAMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program. Any NDOT
sponsored HSIP projects within the MPO metropolitan planning area were selected based on
safety performance measures and were approved by the Nebraska State Highway Commission.
NDOT conferred with numerous stakeholder groups, including GIAMPO, as part of its target
setting process. Working in partnership with local agencies, NDOT safety investments were
identified and programmed which will construct effective countermeasures to reduce traffic
fatalities and serious injuries. NDOT projects chosen for HSIP investment are based on crash
history, roadway characteristics, and the existence of infrastructure countermeasures that can
address the types of crashes present. NDOT continues to utilize a systemic safety improvement
process rather than relying on “hot spot” safety improvements.
Revising an Approved TIP/STIP
Revisions are changes to a TIP/STIP that occur between their annual publications. There are two
types of changes that occur under the umbrella of revision. The first is a major revision or
“Amendment”. The second is a minor revision or “Administrative Modification”.
Amendments
An amendment is a revision to a TIP/STIP that involves a major change to a project included in
the TIP/STIP. Amendments requires public review and comment and demonstration of fiscal
constraint.
There are four main components that can be used to determine whether a project change rises to
the level of an amendment:
Project costs: Amendments are required whenever the federal-aid amount changes by
20% or $2 million, whichever is greater. For computing the % change, standard rounding
procedures will be used; 19.50% and greater is considered to be 20% and therefore would
require an amendment.
Additions/Deletions: Projects or phases of projects which are added or deleted from the
first four years of the TIP/STIP will be processed as amendments (excluding grouped
projects).
Funding sources: Adding federal funding sources or changing from one federal funding
category to another (including converting advanced construction) will require an
amendment.
Scope and termini changes: Substantial changes to project scope shown in the approved
STIP or project termini changes greater than 0.25 mile will require an amendment.
Administrative Modifications
A minor revision to a TIP or STIP is an administrative modification. It includes minor changes to
projects, including projects using advanced construction (AC) procedures, already included in the
TIP. Administrative modifications may be made at any time and do not require public review or
Policy Board action. However, GIAMPO must demonstrate financial constraint. This includes
changes such as clarifying project descriptions, reducing project costs, minor adjustments to
project budgets or clerical mistakes.
The following components should be used to determine if a change can be processed as an
administrative modification:
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Project costs: Projects in which the federal-aid and/or AC amount has been changed by
less than 20% or $2 million, whichever is greater, can be processed with an
administrative modification. For purposes of this calculation federal-aid and AC amounts
will be combined.
Additions/Deletions: Projects or phases of projects added to group listings explained
earlier will be processed as administrative modifications.
Schedule changes: Changes in schedules to projects which are included in the first four
years of the TIP/STIP will be considered administrative modifications
Funding sources: Redistribution of federal funding or AC among funding sources already
listed with the project can be done with an administrative modification.
Scope and termini changes: Minor changes to project scope and termini changes of less
than 0.25 mi. can be made with an administrative modification. Project termini not
consistent with the Long Range Transportation will require an amendment.
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Federal Highway Administration 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)$0 $0 $7,292 $3,420 $0 $10,712
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)$581 $0 $1,119 $0 $0 $1,700
Earmark (EM)$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $26,686 $10 $1,667 $936 $0 $29,299
City of Grand Island $2,178 $0 $618 $60 $0 $2,856
$29,445 $10 $10,696 $4,416 $0 $44,567
Federal Transit Administration 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total
Section 5307 $408 $454 $1,189 $0 $0 $2,052
Section 5311 $18 $18 $19 $0 $0 $55
Section 5339 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $7 $7 $8 $0 $0 $22
City of Grand Island $286 $302 $493 $0 $0 $1,081
Hall County $7 $7 $8 $0 $0 $22
$726 $789 $1,717 $0 $0 $3,232
NOTE: The financial table above illustrates the identified funding for the projects included in the tables for FY
2019-2023.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2019-2023
Financial Constraint Projects
($1,000's)
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Appendix A – Highway Projects
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GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2023
State Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2016-004 State ID:41704 Project #:S-30-4(1046)Project Name:US-281 West, Grand Island
Description
4 lane divided roadway on new alignment
HWY: US-30
Length (SLM): 3.9
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2018 Local Grand Island $158
2018 State NDOT $2,096
2019 Local Grand Island $508
2019 State NDOT $3,863
2019 Local Grand Island $1,525
2019 State NDOT $22,543
Total Project Estimate $30,693
Notes:PE in YOE 2018 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Location: US-30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4
mi west of US-281. Begin RP - 308.64
Phase
PE
PE
ROW
ROW
CONST/CE
CONST/CE
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GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2023
State Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2016-008 State ID:42776 Project #:NH-30-4(162)Project Name:In Grand Island Bridges
Description
HWY: US-30
Length (SLM): 0.4
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2019 State NDOT $227
2021 State NDOT $5
2022 Local Grand Island $60
2022 Federal NHPP $3,420
2022 State NDOT $936
Total Project Estimate $4,648
Notes:
Location: Three US-30 Bridges in Grand Island (Jct US-
30/US-281/N-2 bridge and from Old Lincoln Hwy to
Grand St), RP - 313.66
PE
ROW
CONST/CE
CONST/CE
Phase
CONST/CE
3-bridge repair/overlays, sealing, new approach slabs,
mill, resurface roadway
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GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2023
State Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2018-001 State ID:42787 Project #:NH-2-4(112)Project Name:Cairo - Grand Island
Description
Resurfacing
HWY: N-2
Length (SLM): 12.3
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2019 State NDOT $53
2020 State NDOT $10
2021 Local Grand Island $198
2021 Federal NHPP $7,292
2021 State NDOT $1,662
Total Project Estimate $9,215
Notes:
CONST/CE
CONST/CE
Location: N-2 from Cairo southeast to US-281 in Grand
Island, RP - 343.73
Phase
PE
ROW
CONST/CE
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Status of Previous State Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
NDOT 2016-005 Platte River - Phillips I-80 from Platte River west of
Grand Island to Phillips.
Begin RP - 310.88
Mill, concrete repair, resurface 4-lane dual
roadway and shoulder, bridge repair
2018 CONST/CE NHPP $11,396 Let
NHPP $949
EM $355
Complete2017CONST/CENDOT2016-007 Grand Island - Waco At several I-80 interchanges
in District 4
Deploy automated gate systems and CCTV
Cameras
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GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2023
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2018-003 State ID:42863 Project #:HSIP-5409(3)Project Name:5-Points Intersection Improvements
Description
Reconstruction of intersection to a roundabout
HWY: Broadwell Avenue
Length (SLM): 0.4
Project Sponsor: Grand Island
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2019 Local Grand Island $44
2019 Federal HSIP $175
2019 Local Grand Island $101
2019 Federal HSIP $406
2021 Local Grand Island $420
2021 Federal HSIP $1,119
Total Project Estimate $2,265
Notes:
Phase
Location: Broadwell Avenue, State Street, and Eddy
Street intersection
CONST/CE
ROW
CONST/CE
PE
PE
ROW
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Status of Previous Locally Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
Grand Island 2016-010 Grand Island - Stolley
Park Reconfiguration
From Webb Road to S.
Locust Street
Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3, 4, and 5
lane sections - FHWA Road Diet Initiative
2018 CONST/CE HSIP $1,115 Let
Grand Island 2018-003 5-Points Intersection
Improvements
Broadwell Avenue, State
Street, and Eddy Street
intersection
Reconstruction of intersection to a
roundabout
2018 PE HSIP $175 Delayed to YOE
2019
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Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Appendix B – Transit Projects
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TIP #:2019-001 State ID:N/A Project Name:Operations - Urban Transit Operating Assistance Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2018-004 Project Sponsor:Grand Island District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Grand Island Urbanized Area
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2019 OPR Federal 5307 $408
2019 OPR Local Grand island $286 *
2020 OPR Federal 5307 $416
2020 OPR Local Grand island $292 *
2021 OPR Federal 5307 $429
2021 OPR Local Grand island $303 *
Total Project Estimate $2,134
Notes:
* This amount is subject to decrease because the City of Grand Island may receive state funds from the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program.
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Fund Description Operating assistance for transit services in
the Grand Island Urbanized Area. Includes
costs associated with operating, bus
support equipment/facilities (i.e., admin
building, rideshare, vehicle equipment), and
other capital items relating to bus activities
(i.e., preventative maintenance, third-party
contracting, federal administration (City
Transit Program Manager), training
expenses)
YOE 2019: FTA 5307 - $408 (Operating - $245, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $38, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $125) and Local - $286 (Operating - $245, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $9, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $32)
YOE 2020: FTA 5307 - $416 (Operating - $252, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $39, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $125) and Local - $292 (Operating - $252, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $9, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $31)
YOE 2021: FTA 5307 - $429 (Operating - $260, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $40, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $129) and Local - $303 (Operating - $260, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $10, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $33)
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(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2019-002 State ID:N/A Project Name:Operations - Rural Transit Operating Assistance Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2018-005 Project Sponsor:Hall County District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized area in Hall County
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2019 OPR Federal 5311 $18
2019 OPR State NDOT $7
2019 OPR Local Hall County $7
2020 OPR Federal 5311 $18
2020 OPR State NDOT $7
2020 OPR Local Hall County $7
2021 OPR Federal 5311 $19
2021 OPR State NDOT $8
2021 OPR Local Hall County $8
Total Project Estimate $99
Notes:
Fund Description Operating assistance for transit services in
areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area
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(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2019-003 State ID:N/A Project Name:Transit Facility Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2018-006 Project Sponsor:Grand Island District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Grand Island Urbanized Area
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2020 PLANNING Federal 5307 $38
2020 PLANNING Local Grand Island $10
2021 CAP Federal 5307 $760
2021 CAP Local Grand island $190
Total Project Estimate $998
Notes:
Fund Description Facility planning and acquisition of facility
for transit operations and vehicle storage
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Status of Previous Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
Grand Island 2016-001 Operations - Urban
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island Urbanized UZA Operating assistance for transit services in
the Grand Island Urbanized Area.
2018 OPR 5307 $439 In Progress
Grand Island 2018-002 Vehicle Replacement Grand Island Urbanized UZA Replace two buses 2018 OPR 5339 $104 In Progress
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Appendix C – Self-Certification of the
MPO Transportation Planning Process
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MPO Self-Certification
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) hereby certify that the transportation
planning process is addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and is
being conducted in accordance with all the applicable requirements of:
1)23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and this subpart;
GIAMPO collaborates with local, State and public transportation agencies to carry
out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) metropolitan planning
process through its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other
transportation planning activities.
2)In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of
the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) and 40 CFR
part 93;
GIAMPO is designated as an attainment area.
3)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49
CFR part 21;
GIAMPO completed its MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. The GIAMPO Policy
Board approved this plan on May 23, 2017.
4)49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan together with the MPO Title VI Implementation
Plan and the City of Grand Island’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Agreement ensures
that no person will excluded from participation in the planning process. This applies
to GIAMPO’s LRTP, TIP, UPWP, and other transportation planning activities.
5)Section 1101(b) of the Fast Act (Pub. L. 114-94) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding
the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded
planning projects;
The City of Grand Transit Program maintains the Disadvantaged Business Program
that was to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in 2017 that includes a
Fostering Small Business Participation element and continues to meet the
requirements of FTA
6)23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment
opportunity program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction
contracts;
GIAMPO does not receive Federal-aid highway construction funds and does not let
construction contracts. With regard to transportation planning activities related to
contracts utilizing FHWA and FTA PL funds, the selectin of private consultants is
coordinated by and adheres to NDOT and City of Grand Island Procurement
guidelines.
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7)The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101
et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;
GIAMPO completed it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan. The GIAMPO Policy approved this plan on November 22, 2016.
8)The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal
financial assistance;
9)Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based
on gender; and
10)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part
27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
GIAMPO is a program of the City of Grand Island’s Public Works Department. The
City of Grand Island has an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that prohibits
discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status, national
origin, or genetic information. This policy along with the GIAMPO Public
Participation Plan, MPO Title VI Implementation Plan, and ADA Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan ensures every effort will be made to assure nondiscrimination in its
transportation planning activities.
By: Attest:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
Date Date
By:
Ryan Huff, Intermodal Planning Divisions Manager, Nebraska Department of Transportation
Date
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2019-2023
Appendix D – Comments
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item H2
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H2
April 9, 2018
ISSUE
VOTE: MPO Self-Certification
BACKGROUND
Concurrent with the submittal of the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
update, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) and the
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) certify to the Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration that the planning process is being carried
out in accordance with all applicable requirements set forth in 23 CFR 450.336. GIAMPO
must submit the Certification of the Planning Process to NDOT with the submittal of a new
TIP. The MPO Self-Certification, which GIAMPO includes in the FY 2019-2022 TIP, is attached.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
Compliance with federal requirements regarding the metropolitan transportation planning
process is necessary for the GIAMPO planning area to continue to receive federal
transportation funds.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve MPO Self-Certification
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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MPO Self-Certification
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) hereby certify that the transportation
planning process is addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and is
being conducted in accordance with all the applicable requirements of:
1) 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and this subpart;
GIAMPO collaborates with local, State and public transportation agencies to carry
out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) metropolitan planning
process through its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other
transportation planning activities.
2) In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of
the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) and 40 CFR
part 93;
GIAMPO is designated as an attainment area.
3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49
CFR part 21;
GIAMPO completed its MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. The GIAMPO Policy
Board approved this plan on May 23, 2017.
4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan together with the MPO Title VI Implementation
Plan and the City of Grand Island’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Agreement ensures
that no person will excluded from participation in the planning process. This applies
to GIAMPO’s LRTP, TIP, UPWP, and other transportation planning activities.
5) Section 1101(b) of the Fast Act (Pub. L. 114-94) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding
the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded
planning projects;
The City of Grand Transit Program maintains the Disadvantaged Business Program
that was to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in 2017 that includes a
Fostering Small Business Participation element and continues to meet the
requirements of FTA
6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment
opportunity program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction
contracts;
GIAMPO does not receive Federal-aid highway construction funds and does not let
construction contracts. With regard to transportation planning activities related to
contracts utilizing FHWA and FTA PL funds, the selectin of private consultants is
coordinated by and adheres to NDOT and City of Grand Island Procurement
guidelines.
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7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101
et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;
GIAMPO completed it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan. The GIAMPO Policy approved this plan on November 22, 2016.
8) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal
financial assistance;
9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based
on gender; and
10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part
27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
GIAMPO is a program of the City of Grand Island’s Public Works Department. The
City of Grand Island has an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that prohibits
discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status, national
origin, or genetic information. This policy along with the GIAMPO Public
Participation Plan, MPO Title VI Implementation Plan, and ADA Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan ensures every effort will be made to assure nondiscrimination in its
transportation planning activities.
By: Attest:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
Date
Date
By:
Ryan Huff, Intermodal Planning Divisions Manager, Nebraska Department of Transportation
Date
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item H3
Approval Recommendation Final Draft Long Range Transportation
Plan Amendment No. 4
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H3
April 9, 2018
ISSUE
VOTE: Amendment No. 4 to the Long Range Transportation Plan
BACKGROUND
In April 2016, the GIAMPO Policy Board approved the Journey 2040, the Grand Island
metropolitan region’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). It is a blueprint that describes
how the region will invest in its multimodal transportation system over the next 25 years.
The GIAMPO amends the LRTP to accommodate changes to projects in the LRTP.
The proposed Amendment No. 4 to the LRTP adjusts the anticipated project costs for three
(1) Nebraska Department of Transportation project and adjusts the fiscal constraint of the
plan to include additional anticipated federal revenue.
State ID 42776 – In Grand Island Bridges (US-30 Bridges)
o Changes the project federal-aid amount from $2.339 million to $3.420 million
and the project total estimate from $2.924 million to $4.648 million.
State ID 42787 – Cairo – Grand Island (N-2 Resurfacing)
o Changes the project federal-aid amount from $3.002 million to $7.292 million
and the project total estimate from $3,754 million to $9.215 million.
State ID 41704 – US-281 West, Grand Island (US-30 Realignment)
o Changes the project total estimate from $29.681 million to $30,693 million (no
federal-aid).
Amendment No. 4 requires modifications in Chapter 7 – Financial Plan and Chapter 9 –
Recommended Plan of the LRTP.
This amendment also includes a new section in Chapter 3 (section 3.4) of the LRTP relating to
performance management.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan requires that proposed amendments to the LRTP be
released for public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Long Range Transportation Plan and release it for public
review and comment.
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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3.4 Performance Management
When Congress passed the federal transportation bill MAP-21 in July 2012, it included a series
of provisions for Transportation Performance Management (TPM). In the intervening years,
Congress passed the FAST Act in December 2015, which essentially maintained and reaffirmed
the performance management provisions of MAP-21. 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.
On May 20, 2017, USDOT implemented the final two performance measures rules, which
effectively completes the rulemaking process for federally defined performance measures. With
this implementation, the national performance measures and target setting requirements are
final and work at the state DOT/transit provider level has begun. Once the states have set
targets, MPOs like GIAMPO must establish performance targets at the regional level within 180
days. MPOs have the option to set its own regional targets, or to support the targets established
by State DOTs/transit providers. Table 3-7 provides the timeline for each of the performance
areas established by MAP-21 and the FAST Act.
Table 3-7: Deadlines for Setting Performance Measures Targets
Performance Area # of
Measures
Deadline for Setting Targets
State DOT/Transit Provider MPO
Transit State of Good Repair 4 January 1, 2017 June 30, 2017
Safety 5 August 31, 2017 February 27, 2018
Pavement and Bridge Condition 6 May 20, 2018 November 16, 2018
System Performance / Freight /
CMAQ* 6 May 20, 2018 November 16, 2018 * CMAQ is not applicable to GIAMPO.
As indicated in Table 3-7, the Transit State of Good Repair (i.e. infrastructure condition) is the
first performance area for which an MPO must establish targets. Based on collaboration with the
City of Grand Island (transit operator) and NDOR, GIAMPO agreed to support the transit asset
management targets established by the City which are the same targets as the State.
The second performance measure is safety for which an MPO must establish targets. GIAMPO
has chosen to support NDOR’s 2014-2018 safety targets as published in the NDOR Highway
Safety Improvement Program 2017 Annual Report.
GIAMPO will support the established targets for Transit State of Good Repair and Safety and to
be established targets for the remaining performance areas by the Journey 2040 policy
recommendations and proposed capital projects within the Grand Island planning area.
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Table 7-1: Total Available Roadway Funds (2016-2040)
Total Available Roadway Funds ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $37,660 $109,366 $42,430 $189,456
2026-2040 TBD9 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $37,660 $278,861 $132,382 $448,903
Table 7-2 on the following page shows the amount of funding available for constructing new projects
after the costs for personnel, operations, maintenance, reconstruction, and equipment, plus projects
that have already been programed, are subtracted. This funding balance is assumed to be available to
construct new projects in the GIAMPO Area based upon a conservative forecast of future operations
and maintenance costs and revenue generation. Assumptions relating to the forecasts and detailed
tables are shown in Appendix C.
9 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be
determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for
the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR
recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large.
NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are
identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and
the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 7-2: Funds Available for New Roadway Projects
New Roadway Project Revenue ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal Local / State Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $0 $47,280 $47,280
2026-2040 TBD10 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $160,516 $160,516
Funding for transit service was also examined through the 2040 horizon year. Transit service in the
GIAMPO area is expected to continue but will be subject to the availability of local matching funds. A
detailed breakdown of transit funding sources, assumptions and year-to-year forecasts for available
revenue is shown in Appendix C. It is assumed that Grand Island will provide service only up to the
budget that is available through a combination of Federal Transit funding and local matching dollars. A
summary of the available transit revenue is shown below in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3: Transit Revenue and Expenditures (2016-2040)
Transit Revenue/Expenditure ($1,000)
Time Period Federal Local / State Total Revenue
2016-2025 $5,762 $2,839 $8,602
2026-2040 $11,193 $5,765 $16,958
Total $16,956 $8,604 $25,560
10 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be
determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for
the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR
recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large.
NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are
identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and
the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-1: Total Available Roadway Revenue (2016-2040)
Total Available Roadway Funds ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $37,660 $109,366 $42,430 $189,456
2026-2040 TBD14 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $37,660 $278,861 $132,382 $448,903
Committed projects are defined to include those projects currently programmed or now under
construction. The first step in identifying the amount of funds available for new construction was to
subtract the cost of these projects from the estimated total revenues from 2016 through 2040. A
number of major projects have been programmed for the Grand Island area. Many of the committed
projects are being completed by NDOR utilizing federal funding from a number of sources. The specific
construction year and funding by source can be found in the GIAMPO Transportation Improvement
Programs (TIP) 2016-2020, 2018-2022, and 2019-2023.
Between 2016 and 2022, NDOR will complete a major reconstruction on I-80 in the GIAMPO study
area, the reconstruction of U.S.-281 between U.S.-30 and Broadwell, and replacement of three bridges
on U.S.-30. NDOR has also committed to construct a U.S.-30 west bypass from west of US-281 to near
County Road 20 and then also install automated gates at I-80 interchanges. The total cost of these
projects, shown in Table 9-2, is estimated at $80 million.
14 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be
determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for
the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR
recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large.
NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are
identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and
the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-2: Committed Project Cost
Committed Project Cost ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total Costs
2016-2025 $37,660 $36,598 $5,709 $79,967
Note: Project Costs have been inflated to Year of Expenditure by sponsoring jurisdictions at a 4 percent
increase per year per US DOT recommendations.
The City of Grand Island and Hall County in the GIAMPO study area have an annual Operation and
Maintenance budget to maintain the existing transportation infrastructure. It includes personnel,
equipment, and materials cost of maintenance. It also includes funds for more extensive maintenance
projects such as resurfacing, replacing curbs, signs, signal maintenance, and other similar activities.
NDOR contracts with the local governments to complete routine maintenance. Table 9-3 presents the
combined local and state maintenance costs. Operation and Maintenance costs, also presented in
Table 9-3, were projected for the next 25 years. These costs are shown on an annual basis in Appendix
C. In addition, a general estimate of reconstruction costs for projects not yet determined was included
in these cost estimates. The funds for operations, maintenance, and reconstruction are shown in Table
9-3. The inflation rate for the future year of expenditure is based upon past trends for each specific line
item. These assumptions and rates are documented in Appendix C.
Table 9-3: Operation and Maintenance Budget
Operation & Maintenance
Expenditures ($1,000)
Time Period
Local Operation &
Maintenance
2016-2025 $62,209
2026-2040 $146,211
Total $208,420
Table 9-4 on the following page shows the remaining funds available after committed project costs,
operations and maintenance costs are subtracted from the total revenues. In summary, the table shows
anticipated revenues for available for programming new construction projects in the GIAMPO area for
the remaining portion of the plan.
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Table 9-4: Available Roadway Revenue
Available New Project Revenue ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal Local / State Total
Revenue
2016-2025 $0 $47,280 $47,280
2026-2040 TBD15 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $160,516 $160,516
9.2 Project Priority Process
The projects were evaluated and prioritized based upon the funds and in what time period the project
would be proposed. This process took three steps: project evaluation, public input, and MPO Technical
Committee review.
Each of the proposed projects presented in the Long-Range Transportation Plan was evaluated based
on the GIAMPO 2040 project goals and evaluation criteria presented in Chapter 3. Each criterion was
transparent. Base factors and criteria were developed for each project goal. A composite score was
calculated for each project based on the goal score multiplied by the goal weight, which was developed
as part of the public involvement process. The priorities are discussed in Chapter 5, with detailed
project scoring shown in the Appendices.
Public input was sought on project priorities. As part of the second public meeting, participants scored a
high, medium, or low prioritization to each project type. They also provided input on specific projects
15 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning
area will be determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this
time, NDOR is still assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island
Area MPO planning area for the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections
within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that
outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR recognizes an ongoing and long-term need
to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate highway system in the Grand Island
Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large.
NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state
highway system with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local
partners. As future needs are identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity
or transit service, NDOR will work to address these needs and include them through update or
amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and the NDOR Surface Transportation Program
Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-5: Fiscally Constrained Project Plan
Grand Island Area MPO Transportation Improvement Program FY 2016-2020 / FY 2018-2022
State ID Project Name Project Description A/Q Status Length (SLM)
Total
Project
Est.
Phase YOE Fund Type Fund Description
TIP
Estimate by Phase
Amount ($1,000)
PE 2018 City Grand Island $158
PE 2018 State
Build
Nebraska $2,096
ROW 2019 City Grand Island $508
4 lane divided roadway on new
alignment
ROW 2019 State
Build
Nebraska $3,863
Const/CE 2019 City Grand Island $1,525
41704
US-281
West,
Grand
Island
US-30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island
to 0.4 mi west of US-281, Begin Ramp -
308.64 Exempt 3.9 mi $30,693 Const/CE 2019 State
Build
Nebraska $22,543
PE 2017 State NDOR $45
Mill, concrete repair, resurface 4-lane
dual roadway and shoulders, bridge
repair Const/CE 2018 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $11,396
42674
Platte
River -
Phillips
I-80 from Platte River west of Grand
Island to Phillips, Beginning RP -
310.88 Exempt 7.7 mi $12,708 Const/CE 2018 State NDOR $1,267
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State
ID Project Name Project Description A/Q
Status
Length
(SLM)
Total
Project
Est.
Phase YOE Fund Type Fund
Description
TIP
Estimate by
Phase
Amount
($1,000)
PE 2015 State NDOR $779
Const/CE 2017 City Grand Island $3,126
Resurf existing roadway & US-
281/N-2 ramps, concrete repair,
bridge repair, add subdrains Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $11,450
US-281 from Old US-30 Viaduct
over UPRR, North to 1.8 mi
South of Howard County Line Const/CE 2017 SFTY
Nation Safety
Improve.
Program $585
42690
In Grand Island
& North Beginning RP - 68.90 Exempt 9.6 mi $18,707 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $2,767
PE 2016 State NDOR $39
Const/CE 2017 EM Earmark $355
Deploy automated gate systems
and CCTV Cameras Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $949
42773
Grand Island -
WACO
Several I-80 interchanges in
District 4 Exempt 0 $1,537 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $194
PE 2019 State NDOR $227
ROW 2021 State NDOR $5
Const/CE 2022 Local Grand Island $60
3-bridge repair/overlays,
sealing, new approach, slabs,
mill, resurface roadway Const/CE 2022 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $3,420
42776
In Grand Island
Bridges
Three US-30 Bridges in Grand
Island (Jct US-30/US-281/N-2
bridge and Old Lincoln Hwy to
Grand St), Beginning RP -
313.66 Exempt 0 $4,648 Const/CE 2022 State NDOR $936
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State
ID Project Name Project Description A/Q
Status
Length
(SLM)
Total
Project
Est.
Phase YOE Fund Type Fund
Description
TIP
Estimate
by Phase
Amount
($1,000)
PE 2016 SFTY
Nation
Safety
Improve.
Program $100
PE 2016 Local Grand Island $10
Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to
3,4 and 5 lane sections - FHWA
Road Diet Initiative Const./CE 2017 SFTY
Nation
Safety
Improve.
Program $1,115
42812
Grand Island -
Stolley Park
Reconfiguration From Webb Road to S. Locust St Exempt 2.04 mi $1,349 Const./CE 2017 Local Grand Island $124
PE 2016 State NDOR $1
Const/CE 2016 State NDOR $111
42828
District 4 -
Districtwide
striping Install durable pavement markings Exempt 0 $1,110 Const/CE 2016 SFTY
Nation
Safety
Improve.
Program $998
2016 FTA Sec. 5307 $100
Transit Needs
Analysis
Feasibility Study to identify Transit
Needs Exempt $125 2016 Local Grand Island $25
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State
ID Project Name Project Description A/Q
Status
Length
(SLM)
Total
Project
Est.
Phase YOE Fund Type Fund
Description
TIP
Estimate
by Phase
Amount
($1,000)
PE 2019 State NDOR $53
ROW 2020 State NDOR $10
Const/CE 2021 Local Grand Island $198
Resurfacing Const/CE 2021 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $7,292
42787
Cairo - Grand
Island
N-2 from Cairo southeast to US-
281 in Grand Island, Begin RP -
343.73 Exempt 12.3 mi $9,215 Const/CE 2021 State NDOR $1,662
Total $80,092
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Table 9-5: Fiscally Constrained Project Plan (Continued)
GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-2025
Project
ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total Cost
($1,000)
Current Year
Total Cost
($1,000) Future
Year
Available Fiscal
Constrained ($1,000)
2016 - 2025 $47,280
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,500 $4,606 $42,674
B-3a Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes US-30 BNSF RR Grand Island $9,656 $12,707 $29,967
B-2a Old Potash Highway Widen to 5 lanes Claude Road Webb Road Grand Island $4,307 $5,668 $24,299
B-8 Husker Highway Widen to 3 lanes US-281 North Road Grand Island $4,947 $6,510 $17,789
B-7 Stolley Park Road Widen to 3 lanes Fair Ground
Entrance Stuhr Road Grand Island $2,183 $2,872 $14,917
B-1a Capital Avenue Widen to 5 lanes Broadwell
Avenue
BNSF RR/Oak
Street Grand Island $3,438 $4,524 $10,393
B-6 13th Street Widen to 3 lanes West of US-281 Independence
Avenue Grand Island $4,193 $5,517 $4,876
Total 2021-2025 $32,224 $42,404 $4,876
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Table 9-5 Fiscally Constrained Project Plan (Continued)
GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project
ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total Cost
($1,000)
Current Year
Total Cost
($1,000)
Future Year
Available Fiscal
Constrained
($1,000)
2026-2040 $118,112*
B-4 North Road Widen to 3 lanes Highway 2 Old Potash
Highway Grand Island $11,081 $14,582 $103,530
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,764 $7,332 $96,198
2 Stuhr Bridges over
BNSF and UPRR Engineering Grand Island $2,048 $3,989 $92,209
Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR US-34 Grand Island $9,656 $18,809 $73,400
B-1b Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR/Oak
Street St Paul Road Grand Island $1,781 $3,470 $69,930
B-1c Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Dairy Queen Engleman
Road Grand Island $5,700 $11,103 $58,827
B-2b Old Potash
Highway Widen to 3 lanes Engleman
Road Claude Road Grand Island $5,269 $10,264 $48,563
4 Broadwell over
UPRR and
Broadwell
Extension
Broadwell Avenue Widening
(5-lane)
Faidley
Avenue Third Street
Grand Island
$3,900 $7,597 $40,966
5 Broadwell UPRR bridge $13,000 $25,323 $15,643
6 Broadwell Extension (3-lane) Anna Street Adams Street $4,900 $9,545 $6,098
11
13th St. – 10th St.
Connector Reconstruct W 13th Street 10th Street Grand Island $600 $1,169 $4,929
Total 2026-2040 $53,768 $104,735 $4,929
*Note: includes $4,876 of FY2016-2025 carryover plus forecast $113,236.
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Table 9-6: Illustrative Project Plan
GIAMPO Illustrative Projects
Project ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total
Cost
($1,000)
Current
Year
Total
Cost
($1,000)
Future
Year
Available
Fiscal
Constrained
($1,000)
Illustrative Project 2040+ $4,929
B-5 Swift Road New 2-lane road Talc Road Shady Bend
Road Grand Island $3,150 5,209
7 North Road and
UPRR Bridge Widen to 3 lanes; new 2-lane bridge Old Potash Hwy Husker Hwy Grand Island $16,200 $26,776
9 Broadwell over
BNSF
Widen to 5 lanes
Capital Avenue Airport Road Grand Island $14,300 $23,636
Realign Old Highway 2 to connect Custer
Avenue;
New 4-lane bridge
3 Eddy Street
Extension New 2-lane Road Phoenix Avenue Locust Street Grand Island $3,300 $5,454
12 Alda Road and
UPRR Bridge New 2-lane bridge Apollo Street Hwy 30 Grand Island $11,300 $18,677
15 East Bypass (5-
lanes)
5-lane Stolley Park Road * Locust Street Stuhr Road
Grand Island
$2,500 $4,132
5-Lane Stuhr Road / Sky Park Road * US-34 Capital
Avenue $11,875 $19,628
5-lane Husker Hwy US-281 Stuhr Road $18,750 $30,991
5=lane Captial Avenue BNSF RR/Oak Street Sky Park Road $20,375 $33,677
16 East Bypass US-
281 to I-80 4-lane Expressway I-80 US 281 Grand Island $78,750 $130,162
2
Stuhr Road
bridge over
UPRR
New 4-lane bridges
Highway 30 4th Street
Grand Island $15,952 $26,366
Stuhr Road
bridge over
BNSF
New 4-lane bridge Grand Island $11,000 $18,181
*expand 3-lane to 5-lane
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item H4
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2019 Unified Planning
Work Program (UPWP)
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H4
April 9, 2018
ISSUE
VOTE: Draft FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for public review and comment. The UPWP
identifies planning priorities and activities to be carried out within GIAMPO’s metropolitan
planning area. It includes a description of the planning work and resulting products, who will
perform the work, time frames for completing the work, the cost of the work, and the source
of funds.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan requires that the Draft FY 2019 UPWP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
The Draft FY 2019 UPWP has been developed based on federal funding provided by the
Nebraska Department of Transportation.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Draft FY 2019 UPWP and release it for public review and comment.
STAFF CONTACTS
Allan Zafft
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Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
The preparation of this document has been financed in part through funds from the Federal Highway
Administration, Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, under the
Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23 U.S. Code, and Nebraska Department of
Transportation. The contents of this document do not necessary reflect the official views or policy of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DRAFT – March 2018
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2019
Policy Board Members
Chair – Jeremy L. Jensen
Vice-Chair – Gary Quandt
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Mayor: Jeremy L. Jensen
Grand Island Council Members: Linna Dee Donaldson, Julie Hehnke, Mike Paulick
County Board Members: Doug Lanfear, Gary Quandt
Planning Commission Chair: Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Transportation Director: Kyle Schneweis
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members include:
FHWA Nebraska Division Administrator: Joseph Werning
FTA Region VII Administrator: Mokhtee Ahmad
Approved Ex-Officio (non-voting) Other Members:
City of Grand Island: Marlan Ferguson, John Collins, Keith Kurz, Chad Nabity
Nebraska Department of Transportation: Paul Gavin, Wes Wahlgren
Federal Transit Administration: Mark Bechtel
Federal Highway Administration: Justin Luther
Technical Committee Members
Chair – Chad Nabity
Vice Chair – Steve Riehle
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Grand Island Public Works Director: John Collins
Grand Island City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson
Grand Island Manager of Engineering Services: Keith Kurz
Grand Island Transit Program Manager: Charley Falmlen
Hall County Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Hall County Public Works Director: Steve Riehle
NDOT Intermodal Planning Division Manager or designee: Ryan Huff
NDOT District Four Engineer: Wes Wahlgren
Merrick County Public Works Director or Highway Superintendent: Mike Meyer
One representative from the Village of Alda: Ramona Schafer
The Board of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport may appoint one representative: Mike Olson
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members:
FHWA Nebraska Division Transportation Planner or designee: Justin Luther
FTA Region VII Transportation Planner or designee: Mark Bechtel, Logan Daniels, Daniel Nguyen
NDOT Local Projects Division Urban Engineer: Jodi Gibson
Grand Island Finance Director: William Clingman
One representative from the Union Pacific Railroad and one representative from the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railroad may be appointed to the committee by their respective companies; other rail system
operators may be added by the policy board as needed: Sara Thompson Cassidy, Bentley Tomlin
One representative from the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce: Cindy Johnson
One representative from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation: Mary Berlie
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Table of Contents
Membership ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................2
General Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................5
What is the UPWP? ................................................................................................................................................5
What is GIAMPO? ...................................................................................................................................................5
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning ...................................................................................................7
Planning Emphasis Areas ............................................................................................................................................7
FY 2018 GIAMPO Accomplishments ...........................................................................................................................8
MPO FY 2019 Work Elements.....................................................................................................................................8
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) ............................................................................................8
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ......................................................................................9
Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP) ........................................................................................................ 10
Element D – Short Range Planning ...................................................................................................................... 10
Element E– Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ........................................................................................... 11
Element F – Transit Planning ............................................................................................................................... 12
Element G – Administration/Systems Management ........................................................................................... 13
Budget Table ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
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General Acronyms
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
APA American Planning Association
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT Department of Transportation
FAST Act Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
FY Fiscal Year
GIAMPO Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
GIS Geographical Information System
HPMS Highway Performance Management System
LEP Limited English Proficiency
LRTP Long Range Transportation Plan
MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
MPA Metropolitan Planning Area
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
NDOT Nebraska Department of Transportation
ONE DOT Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration
PEA Planning Emphasis Areas
PPP Public Participation Plan
TAC Technical Advisory Committee
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TIP Transportation Improvement Program
TrAMS Transit Award Management System
UPWP Unified Planning Work Program
3-C Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive
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Introduction
What is the UPWP?
The purpose of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is to provide the citizens of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) and all partnering governing bodies with an outline of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) planned work activities for fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 to June 30,
2019). The UPWP is a budget document prepared annually, and it may be amended by the GIAMPO Policy Board
as priorities and activities change.
The UPWP provides guidance and serves as a management mechanism for scheduling, budgeting, and
evaluating the planning activities of GIAMPO. The UPWP defines the major administrative and technical work
elements for a specific planning year and identifies the major sources of funding for these projects. The primary
purpose of the UPWP is to ensure adherence to/compliance with provisions of 23 CFR 450. The UPWP guides
GIAMPO in completing the work elements that lead to the development and implementation of the Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The work elements defined in the UPWP are reviewed and approved by GIAMPO, ONE DOT (Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration), and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
who in turn have designated the City of Grand Island as the contracting agent responsible for administering and
performing these elements approved within the program.
What is GIAMPO?
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) is the federally required Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) to carry out the Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive (3-C) transportation
planning process for the Grand Island metropolitan region. Responsibilities of GIAMPO include, but are not
limited to:
Providing the forum for local decision-making on transportation issues of a regional nature.
Encouraging and seeking public involvement throughout the planning and development of the area’s
transportation plans and programs.
Facilitating the development of all planning elements for the Metropolitan Planning Area
Submitting transportation planning documents to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal
Transit Administration (FTA), and NDOT.
GIAMPO is responsible for transportation planning activities within a geographic area identified as the
Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). GIAMPO’s MPA is comprised of the City of Grand Island, Village of Alda,
portions of Hall County, and a portion of west Merrick County. The MPA is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 – GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
GIAMPO’s structure is formed by two designated committees – Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC). GIAMPO staff provides support to these committees.
Policy Board
The Policy Board is the governing body of GIAMPO. It is comprised of mostly elected officials that establish the
overall policy direction for GIAMPO’s planning activities. The Policy Board has the final responsibility of these
activities, and it approves the MPO work products such as the UPWP, LRTP, and TIP.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is a staff-level committee, which advises the Policy Board on technical
matters related to MPO work products, transportation policies, and other technical studies and plans considered
by GIAMPO. The TAC can establish subcommittees to provide technical and recommendations to them on
transportation-related projects or issues. In 2016, a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory subcommittee was
established for the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Staff
The GIAMPO staff will be available to aid local officials and concerned citizens in implementing transportation
and various community improvement programs in an overall effort to enhance the area. Staff members
encourage and assist local leaders in several programs, with strong emphasis on the benefits of regional
cooperation and coordination. Currently, the GIAMPO staff involved with transportation planning consists of a
MPO Program Manager supported by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Public Works staff in
conjunction with the Director of the Hall County Regional Planning Department, and various administrative staff.
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MPO FY 2019 Staff Time Estimates
Staff (equivalent staff time) Estimated Staff Months Est. Hours
Professional Staff (MPO Program Manager) - Direct 11.00 1,905
Administrative Staff (Administrative Assistance) - Direct 0.1 25
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act", became law on December 4, 2015, and continues
the Metropolitan Planning program. This program continues the federal requirement of the metropolitan
transportation planning process to be continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive. The FAST Act includes ten
(10) factors required for consideration in the planning process. The UPWP includes work activities to be
accomplished over fiscal year 2019 which will address these factors. The ten (10) factors are the following:
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,
productivity, and efficiency;
2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
4. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight;
5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and
promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and
economic development patterns;
6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for
people and freight;
7. Promote efficient system management and operation;
8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;
9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater
impacts of surface transportation; and
10. Enhance travel and tourism.
Planning Emphasis Areas
The FHWA and FTA have jointly issued Planning Emphasis Areas (PEAs) for federal fiscal year 2016 that are
planning areas the MPOs and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are to address as they develop their
planning work programs. Listed here are the three strategic objectives for surface transportation that highlight
current transportation planning regulations.
Transition to Performance Based Planning and Programming – This is the implementation of a performance
management approach to transportation planning and programming.
Promote Cooperation and Coordination across Transit Agency, MPO, and State Jurisdictions – This is to be a
coordinated approach with State DOTs, MPOs, and providers of public planning to improve the effectiveness
of transportation decision-making that better supports common goals.
Access to Essential Services (Ladders of Opportunity) – The transportation planning process is used to
develop and implement analytical methods that identify gaps in the connectivity of the transportation
system and develop infrastructure and operational solutions that provide adequate access to essential
services.
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FY 2018 GIAMPO Accomplishments
The items listed below are the major activities completed during the previous fiscal year:
Approved amendments and/or administrative modifications to the Long Range Transportation Plan and
FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
Adopted the FY 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program for the GIAMPO Metropolitan
Planning Area
Processed crash data in relation to setting targets for safety performance measures
Completed the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
Adoption of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
MPO FY 2019 Work Elements
The following pages detail the work elements that GIAMPO will undertake in FY 2019. These elements are
divided into Unified Planning Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program, Public Participation Plan,
Short Range Planning Activities, Long Range Transportation Plan, Transit Planning, and Administration/System
Management.
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Purpose: Develop and maintain the annual UPWP and budget
Previous Work:
FY 2018 UPWP produced and approved on May 23, 2017
Activities:
Maintain the FY 2019 UPWP and budget, and amend the work program and budget through
amendments or administrative modifications as needed
Manage the GIAMPO funding streams and track the status of the UPWP budget and activities
Prepare quarterly progress reports that document activities accomplished and associated with the
UPWP work elements
Prepare and submit quarterly reimbursement requests to NDOT
Coordinate GIAMPO’s annual budget with the City of Grand Island’s annual budget
Maintain the annual FHWA PL grant contract and any subsequent amendments
Coordinate with planning partners regarding UPWP activities
Prepare a “DRAFT” FY 2020 UPWP and budget
Finalize and adopt the FY 2020 UPWP and budget
End Products:
o Quarterly Progress Reports and Reimbursement Requests
o Amendments and Administration Modifications to the FY 2019 UPWP as needed
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2020 UPWP
o Annual “FINAL” FY 2020 UPWP
Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Manage Funding Streams and Budget $ 1,116.40 Ongoing
Quarterly Progress Reports and Reimbursement Requests $ 2,232.80 Quarterly
FY 2019 UPWP Budget Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,674.60 Ongoing
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“DRAFT” FY 2020 UPWP $ 5,023.80 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2020 UPWP $ 1,116.40 4th Quarter
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 11,164.00
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Purpose:
Develop, maintain, and monitor a five-year program of transportation projects and the financial plan that
demonstrates the program can reasonably be implemented. GIAMPO will monitor the program, and will also
continue the effort to gain public input on significant projects, and will provide mechanisms to inform the public
of the funding availability for federal, state, and local projects.
Previous Work:
FY 2018-2022 produced and approved on May 23, 2017
Amended and revised the FY 2018-2022 TIP
Prepared the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2016 and FY 2017
Activities:
Develop the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2018
Work with the City of Grand Island staff in developing the City’s one and six street improvement plan for
2019
Monitor the status of projects in the FY 2019-2023 TIP
Staff involvement on project related activities ensuring issues are properly identified and adequately
addressed for timely implementation
Coordinate with planning partners regarding TIP activities
Maintain, revise, and amend the FY 2019-2023 TIP through Amendments and Administrative
Modifications as needed
Prepare the “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP, which includes the self-certification of the MPO Planning
Process
Finalize and adopt the FY 2020-2024 TIP
End Products:
o Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2018
o Amendments and Administrative Modifications to the FY 2019-2023 TIP as needed
o “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP
o “FINAL” FY 2020-2024 TIP
Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2018 $ 976.85 2nd Quarter
FY 2019-2023 TIP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,465.28 Ongoing
Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Street Improvement Plan $ 976.85 2nd Quarter
“DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP $ 4,884.25 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2020-2024 TIP $ 1,465.27 4th Quarter
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 9,768.50
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Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Purpose:
Conduct public involvement activities in accordance with the Public Participation Plan (PPP) to effectively and
continuously engage public input for the transportation planning process.
Previous Work:
Continued making updates and enhancements to the GIAMPO website
Published notices for meetings and public comment periods of MPO work products
Conducted public comment periods for MPO work products
Updated the GIAMPO stakeholder contact list
Began the development of the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan
Activities:
Continuing education about the MPO and the purpose of the MPO. This will be done with media
interviews, GITV, and public speaking engagements with civic groups, as requested.
The GIAMPO website will be maintained and updated for meeting notices, agendas, and/or minutes,
and other information regarding transportation planning activities that affect the region.
Maintenance and updating of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to inform interested
parties on transportation planning activities
Attend public information meetings for transportation improvement projects and/or studies (as needed)
Conduct public comment periods for MPO work products (i.e. UPWP and TIP)
Publish notices for meetings and public comment periods of MPO work products (i.e. UPWP and TIP)
Maintain the GIAMPO stakeholder contact list
Amend and revise the PPP as needed
Maintain the Title VI Implementation Plan
Continue the development of the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan
End Product
o Continue to update GIAMPO website
o Continue to update social media sites
o Amendments to the PPP as needed
o LEP Plan
Budget - 150 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment $ 2,930.55 Ongoing
PPP Review $ 1,674.60 Ongoing
Website Development/Maintenance $ 2,093.25 Ongoing
MPO Education $ 1,674.60 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 2,500.00
Total Budget $ 10,873.00
Element D – Short Range Planning
Purpose:
Carry out ongoing short range planning activities like mapping, data collection and maintenance, highway
functional classification, and performance measures.
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Previous Work:
Data interpretation
Compiled data for GIAMPO planning area
Developed a dataset for the City Geographic System (GIS) relating to crash data from 2011 to 2015
Updated a dataset for the City GIS to incorporate the Highway Functional Classification System for the
GIAMPO planning area
Prepared maps for FY 2019-2023 TIP
Activities:
Coordinate with NDOT and other agencies in obtaining data for the GIAMPO planning area
Develop and/or maintain a planning data repository for the GIAMPO planning area (i.e. demographics,
socioeconomic, traffic counts, crashes)
Work with City of Grand Island’s GIS Coordinator to develop and/or update datasets for the City
Geographical Information System (GIS) including roads, sidewalks, bicycle routes, trails, traffic counts,
crashes, etc.
Assist NDOT in Highway Performance Management System (HPMS) data collection (i.e. traffic data
collection)
Provide technical assistance to local and state jurisdictions for their transportation projects as needed
Perform the following activities relating to performance measures:
Develop performance measures and targets in coordination with FHWA, FTA, and NDOT relating
to safety, pavement and bridge condition, system performance, and freight
Conduct data collection and analysis related to transportation performance measures
Work with City of Grand Island’s GIS Coordinator to prepare maps for analysis, presentation, and MPO
work products
Collect bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or sidepaths
Assist the City of Grand Island staff with preparing grant applications via the Recreational Trails Program
and Set Aside from ST Block Grant Program
Review and update the Highway Function Classification System in coordination with NDOT as needed
End Products
o Performance Measure Targets
o Planning Data Repository/GIS Datasets (ongoing)
o Purchase of traffic counting equipment and supplies
Budget - 225 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 2,511.90 Ongoing
Data Collection $ 2,511.90 Ongoing
Planning Database Repository/GIS Datasets $ 4,395.83 Ongoing
Mapping $ 3,139.87 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 5,000.00
Total Budget $ 17,559.50
Element E– Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Purpose:
Implement and maintain the LRTP with regards to the intent and requirements of the FAST Act and guidance by
the FHWA, FTA, and NDOR. This work element will support transportation activities recommended by the LRTP
that lead to the development of an integrated multimodal transportation system to facilitate the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods.
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Previous Work:
Reviewed TIP projects to ensure that TIP was consistent with the LRTP
Amended and revised the LRTP
Served on the Nebraska Freight Advisory Committee for the Nebraska Freight Plan
Adoption of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (if not completed in FY 2018)
Participated in a MPO Freight Assessment with FHWA
Activities:
Amend and/or revise the LRTP as necessary
Continue the development of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (if not completed in FY
2018)
Maintain and refine the regional travel demand model as needed
Initiate updating the Travel Demand Model for the LRTP Update
Begin the LRTP Update
Coordinate FAST Act performance measures with FHWA, FTA, and NDOT and continue working on the
performance monitoring and reporting required by the FAST Act for inclusion with the current LRTP and
the LRTP Update
Assist NDOT with statewide Long Range Transportation Plan and Freight Plan as needed
End Products:
o LRTP Amendments and/or Revisions
o Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (if not completed in FY 2018)
o Travel Demand Model Maintenance
o RFP for Consultant for TDM Update
o RFP for On-Call Consultant for LRTP Update
Budget - 590 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Amendment and/or Revisions to the LRTP $ 9,880.14 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update – GIAMPO Staff $ 23,053.66 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model – Professional Services $ 35,000.00 3rd Quarter
LRTP Update – Professional Services $108,000.00 3rd Quarter
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $175,933.80
Element F – Transit Planning
Purpose:
This work element will conduct and coordinate the planning activities of the City Transit Program to meet
applicable federal, state, and municipal requirements.
Previous Work:
Completed the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
Prepared transit elements for the FY 2019 UPWP and FY 2018-2022 TIP
Triennal Review Support
Activity:
Prepare transit elements for the FY 2020 UPWP and FY 2020-2024 TIP
Coordinate transit-related amendments/revisions to the FY 2019 UPWP, FY2019-2023 TIP, and Long
Range Transportation Plan as needed
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Perform the following activities relating to performance measures:
Establish performance measures and targets in coordination with FTA, NDOT, and the City of
Grand Island relating to transit asset management
Conduct data collection and analysis related to transit performance measures
Evaluate and track transit services and activities (i.e. identify gaps, monitor ridership)
Prepare the transit elements for the LRTP update
Maintain the annual FTA Section 5305 grant contract and any subsequent amendments
Attend relevant trainings, workshops, conferences, webinars, and other educational opportunities that
include; but not limited to:
National Transit Institute
FTA
NDOT
Prepare for and/or attend relevant transit-related meetings
Provide support to FTA grants for transit services in the Grand Island urbanized area
Prepare quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests (transit-related) to NDOT
Assist the City of Grand Island Transit Program with the implementation of the fiscally constrained plan
from the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
End Product:
o Performance Measures and Targets
o Transit Elements of the FY 2020 UWPW and FY 2020-2024 TIP
Budget – 175 MPO Program Manger Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 976.85 4th Quarter
Transit Elements of UPWP and TIP $ 2,930.55 3rd/4th Quarters
Data Collection and Analysis $ 5,861.10 Ongoing
Other Direct (Travel, Training, Misc.) $ 1,000.00 Ongoing
Total Budget $ 10,768.50
Element G – Administration/Systems Management
Purpose:
Carry out the administrative duties of the MPO. Activities include organizing meetings, producing agenda,
minutes, committee support, coordination of agencies, and the general administration of the MPO. In addition,
attend various meetings, conferences, workshops and training.
Previous Work:
Held Policy Board and TAC meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and supporting documents
Held Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, including preparing agendas and reviewing
supporting documents
Set meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC for calendar year 2018
Held monthly GIAMPO staff meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting documents
Prepared the Redesignation Agreement and Amendment No. 3 for the Policy Board Bylaws and TAC
Bylaws to change the Policy Board and TAC voting membership
Attended the Transportation Plans and Programs Management Workshop
Attended the Transportation Performance Management Implementation Workshop for PM2 and PM3
Attended Complete Streets Action Team meetings
Attended Grand Island Walkability Leadership meetings
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Attended the Nebraska American Planning Association Conference
Prepared quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests to NDOT
Activities:
Support the Policy Board and TAC, which includes the following detailed activities and all other related
activities:
Develop, compile, and distribute meeting packets, including agendas, staff reports, and any
additional information
Prepare presentations for meetings as needed
Record and transcribe meeting minutes
Provide training for new Policy Board and TAC members as needed
Maintain Policy Board and TAC bylaws
Maintain membership and contact lists
Support the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPO subcommittee), which includes the
following detailed activities and all other related activities:
Develop and distribute meeting agendas and other information
Prepare presentations for meetings as needed
Maintain membership and contacts
Attend relevant trainings, workshops, conferences, webinars, and other educational opportunities that
include; but not limited to:
National Highway Institute
FHWA
NDOT
Nebraska Chapter of American Planning Association annual conference and other workshops
Nebraska Chapter of American Planning Association Fall Symposium
Prepare for and/or attend relevant transportation-related meetings that include; but not limited to:
GIAMPO staff meetings
MPO Annual Coordination meeting and MPO Quarterly Coordination meetings
NDOT-related meetings
Complete Streets Action Team meetings
Grand Island Walkability Leadership meetings
Complete timesheets to include with quarterly reimbursement requests
Prepare for and/or attend employee-related activities such as performance evaluation, work benefits,
etc.
Perform other administrative duties such as maintaining GIAMPO-related records, providing GIAMPO-
related documents to the City of Grand Island Finance Department for the annual city audit, updating
agreements as needed, etc.
Purchase TransCAD technical support and software maintenance for a period of one year
End Product:
o Meeting agendas, minutes, support documents, and/or presentations for Policy Board, TAC, and Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
o General Administration of the established 3-C Transportation Planning Process for GIAMPO. This
includes attending educational opportunities, transportation-related meetings, and employee-related
activities.
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Budget - 415 MPO Program Manager/Admin Staff Hours Costs Schedule
Direct
Provide support for Policy Board, TAC, and
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee $ 6,831.84 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and Other Documentation $ 3,415.92 Ongoing
General Administration of GIAMPO $ 12,525.04 Ongoing
$ 22,772.80
Other Direct
Office Expenses – Supplies, Phone, Advertisement, Postage $ 2,421.94
Computer Services $ 2,250.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $ 1,200.00
Individual or Organizational Membership Fees
with APA, AICP, and AMPO $ 800.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement $ 1,800.00
$ 8,471.94
Total Budget $ 31,244.74
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $267,312.04, during FY 2019.
Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2019 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $205,234.83
Federal Highway Planning funds and $28,443.00 Federal Transit Section 5305 funds for staffing and other
expenses. The City of Grand Island, by agreement, provides at least a 20% match. Total revenue for the MPO
planning program equals $292,097.29.
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NE Federal Grand Island Total
80%20%100%
UPWP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 7,522.00 6,017.60 1,504.40 7,522.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,642.00 2,913.60 728.40 3,642.00
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $11,164.00 $8,931.20 $2,232.80 $11,164.00
TIP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 6,581.75 5,265.40 1,316.35 6,581.75
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,186.75 2,549.40 637.35 3,186.75
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Transportation Improvement Program $9,768.50 $7,814.80 $1,953.70 $9,768.50
PPP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 150 5,641.50 4,513.20 1,128.30 5,641.50
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,731.50 2,185.20 546.30 2,731.50
Other Direct 2,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00
Total Public Participation Plan $10,873.00 $8,698.40 $2,174.60 $10,873.00
Short Range Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 225 8,462.25 6,769.80 1,692.45 8,462.25
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 4,097.25 3,277.80 819.45 4,097.25
Other Direct 5,000.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00
Total Short Range Studies $17,559.50 $14,047.60 $3,511.90 $17,559.50
LRTP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 590 22,189.90 17,751.92 4,437.98 22,189.90
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 10,743.90 8,595.12 2,148.78 10,743.90
Professional Services - Travel Demand Model 35,000.00 28,000.00 7,000.00 35,000.00
Professional Services - LRTP Update 108,000.00 86,400.00 21,600.00 108,000.00
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $175,933.80 $140,747.04 $35,186.76 $175,933.80
Transit Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 6,581.75 5,265.40 1,316.35 6,581.75
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,186.75 2,549.40 637.35 3,186.75
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Transit Planning $10,768.50 $8,614.80 $2,153.70 $10,768.50
Administration/System Management
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 390 14,667.90 11,734.32 2,933.58 14,667.90
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 7,101.90 5,681.52 1,420.38 7,101.90
Direct Labor - Administrative Assistance 25 795.25 636.20 159.05 795.25
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Assistance 207.75 166.20 41.55 207.75
Other Direct Office Expenses 2,421.94 1,937.55 484.39 2,421.94
Computer Services 2,250.00 1,800.00 450.00 2,250.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,200.00 960.00 240.00 1,200.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees 800.00 640.00 160.00 800.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement 1,800.00 1,440.00 360.00 1,800.00
Total Administration/System Management $31,244.74 $24,995.79 $6,248.95 $31,244.74
FHWA 2019 Direct Labor FHWA 1755 65,860.55 52,688.44 13,172.11 65,860.55
Fringe/Indirect FHWA 31,711.05 25,368.84 6,342.21 31,711.05
Other Direct (includes Professional Services)158,971.94 127,177.55 31,794.39 158,971.94
FHWA FY 2019 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $256,543.54 $205,234.83 $51,308.71 $256,543.54
Category Total
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2019 UPWP
FY 2019 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) PL - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Project Number - TBD, Control Number - TBD, Agreement No. - TBD
Cost Category Est. Work
Hours
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FTA 2019 Direct Labor FTA 175 6,581.75 5,265.40 1,316.35 6,581.75
Fringe/Indirect FTA 3,186.75 2,549.40 637.35 3,186.75
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
FTA FY 2019 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $10,768.50 $8,614.80 $2,153.70 $10,768.50
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Planning - FHWA $256,543.54 $205,234.83 $51,308.71 $256,543.54
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration $10,768.50 $8,614.80 $2,153.70 $10,768.50
Total FY 2019 UPWP $267,312.04 $213,849.63 $53,462.41 $267,312.04
FHWA Available Revenue $256,543.54 $205,234.83 $51,308.71 $256,543.54
FTA Available Revenue $35,553.75 $28,443.00 $7,110.75 $35,553.75
Remaining FHWA Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Remaining FTA Funds $24,785.25 $19,828.20 $4,957.05 $24,785.25
Total Program Funds Remaining $24,785.25 $19,828.20 $4,957.05 $24,785.25
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018
Regular Session
Item H5
Bike/Ped Plan Update
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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