02-26-2019 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
4:00 pm @ City Hall- Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Roll Call & Introductions
3.Approval of Minutes from the November 27, 2018 Policy Board Meeting
4.Election of Vice-Chair
5.MPO Financial Update
6.Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
7.Update on LRTP Amendment No. 5 and RFP for LRTP Update
8.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY 2019 Unified Planning
Work Program
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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Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the November 27, 2018 Policy Board
Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Grand Island City Hall – Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor, City of Grand Island Present
Linna Dee Donaldson, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Julie Hehnke, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Mike Paulick, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Wes Wahlgren (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Doug Lanfear, Hall County Board Present
Pat O’Neill, Hall County Planning Commission Chairman Present
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island City Administrator Present
Keith Kurz, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Absent
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
Patrick Brown, City of Grand Island Finance Director Present
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island Attorney Present
John Collins, City of Grand Island Public Works Director Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Absent
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Present
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Mark Fischer, NDOT Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
Call to Order
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the fact that Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4
Engineer, was the designee for Kyle Schneweis, Director of the Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT).
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2018/8/28 Policy Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes from the August 28, 2018 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the August 28, 2018 meeting, seconded by
O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
MPO Financial Update
Zafft provided an update for State Fiscal Year 2019 - First Quarter (July 1, 2018 – September 30,
2018).
Long Range Transportation Plan Revisions Update
Zafft updated the Policy Board that Amendment No. 5 to the LRTP will be revised with the
passing of the ½ cent sales tax in November 2018. Such amendment is scheduled to be
presented to the TAC Committee at their meeting on February 11, 2019, and upon their
recommendation of approval will be presented at the February 26, 2019 Policy Board meeting.
Approval of Revising MPO Targets for NHS Bridge Condition Performance Measures
Zafft informed the Policy Board of the requirement to establish performance targets for NHS
Pavement and Bridge Condition within 180 days of the State establishing such, which gave a
deadline of November 17, 2018. On August 28, 2018 the Policy Board approved to support the
State targets for NHS Pavement and Bridge Condition Performance Measures, however
September 2018 NDOT notified the Nebraska MPOs that it changed the performance measures
and targets for NHS Bridge Conditions. At this time GIAMPO staff recommends support of the
revised NDOT Bridge Condition performance measures and targets. Jensen suggested in the
future the Policy Board resolution refer to adopting State targets and not specific
measures/targets.
Motion by O’Neill to adopt the Nebraska Department of Transportation targets for NHS Bridge
Condition Performance Measures, seconded by Lanfear. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor.
Motion adopted.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on February 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 4:16 pm.
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Regular Session
Item E1
Election of Vice-Chair
Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
February 26, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: Election of Vice-Chairperson
BACKGROUND
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary serves as the officers of the Policy Board
for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Article IV of the
Policy Board bylaws specifies that the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the voting
membership of the Policy Board annually for a term of one (1) year at the first regular
meeting of each calendar year. The first regular meeting for calendar year 2019 is scheduled
on February 26, 2019.
For calendar year 2018, Gary Quandt, Hall County Supervisor, served as Vice-Chair.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
None.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Nominate and elect Vice-Chairperson
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Regular Session
Item E2
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2019 – Second Quarter (October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018)
Work Completed for Second Quarter
Performed the following activities for the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Long Range Transportation Plan: complete Draft
Amendment No. 5 for approval at the October Technical Advisory Committee meeting and release Draft Amendment No. 5 for
public review and comment
Revised MPO Targets for NHS Bridge Condition Performance Measures
Prepared Administrative Modification No. 2 to the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
Began developing the Request for Proposals for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan
Reviewed the Request for Proposals for Public Transit Provider for the City of Grand Island, including the Transit Provider
Agreement and Transit Provider Manual
Completed a Limited English Proficiency analysis and Environmental Justice analysis for the GIAMPO Limited English
Proficiency Plan
Processed the Nebraska Department of Transportation 2017 crash data for the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area
Prepared materials for and/or held Transportation Advisory Committee meeting in October and Policy Board meeting in
November
Participated and attended transportation planning related meetings
Category Total Budget
2nd Quarter
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
Total Percent
Expenditure
Unified Planning Work Program 11,164$ 1,312$ 3,182$ 29%
Transportation Improvement Program 9,769$ 530$ 1,312$ 13%
Public Participation Plan 10,873$ 4,599$ 5,124$ 47%
Short Range Studies 17,560$ 7,694$ 12,494$ 71%
Long Range Transportation Plan 32,934$ 8,401$ 18,700$ 57%
- Travel Demand Model (Outside Services)35,000$ -$ -$ 0%
- LRTP Update (Outside Services)115,000$ -$ -$ 0%
- Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan (Outside Services)10,000$ -$ -$ 0%
Transit Planning 10,769$ 1,954$ 5,889$ 55%
Administration 31,245$ 7,673$ 13,732$ 44%
Total 284,312$ 32,162$ 60,433$ 21%
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E3
February 26, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: MPO 2019 Targets for Safety Performance Measures
BACKGROUND
The current and previous federal transportation bills, FAST Act and MAP-21, respectively,
included a series of requirements for Transportation Performance Management (TPM). Since
the passage of MAP-21, USDOT has worked through the federal rulemaking process to
establish a series of performance measures and corresponding target setting requirements.
Generally, the performance measures relate to national goals of safety, infrastructure
condition, air quality, and transportation system performance.
Final USDOT rules related to TPM established five (5) performance measures for traffic safety
(see attached fact sheet). State DOTs are required to establish safety (HSIP) targets for all
five performance measures by August 31 of each year. MPOs have the option of supporting
the statewide targets, or establishing their own regional targets within 180 days of the
establishment of state targets. Therefore, all Nebraska MPOs must adopt safety targets by
February 27 of each year.
GIAMPO adopted the state’s 2018 safety performance targets set in August 2017.
GIAMPO staff recommends the support of the Nebraska Department of Transportation
(NDOT) 2019 safety performance targets (see attached NDOT Safety Targets) as the most
prudent and feasible alternative. The core reasons to not establishing regional targets
include the following:
Regarding midway progress towards the state’s 2018 safety targets, each of the five
targets was either “met” or was “better than baseline”
Need to determine the methodology to estimate annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
for all public roads within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area from 2012 to
2017, if GIAMPO would establish rate targets
Need to process the accident data within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area
from 2008 to 2011 to determine the 5-year rolling average for 2012, 2013, 2014, and
2015 on the five performance measures for comparative purposes and to determine
a baseline, if GIAMPO would establish targets
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
With supporting the statewide 2019 targets, GIAMPO is agreeing to plan and program
projects in a manner that contributes towards the accomplishment of the NDOT safety
targets. These targets will ultimately be integrated into the GIAMPO Long Range
Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
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BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The TAC approved the recommendation to support the state targets as the MPO 2019 safety
performance targets for the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area on February 11, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve to support state targets as the MPO 2019 safety performance targets for the
GIAMPO metropolitan planning area.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Metropolitan Planning Organization Safety Performance Measures
Fact Sheet
Safety Performance Measures
The Safety Performance Management Measures regulation supports the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) and requires State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPOs) to set HSIP targets for 5 safety performance measures. This document highlights the
requirements specific to MPOs and provides a comparison of MPO
and State DOT responsibilities.
How do MPOs establish HSIP targets?
Coordination is the key for all stakeholders in setting HSIP targets.
Stakeholders should work together to share data, review strategies
and understand outcomes. MPOs must work with the State DOT.
MPOs should also coordinate with the State Highway Safety Office,
transit operators, local governments, the FHWA Division Office,
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Regional Office, law enforcement and emergency medical services
agencies, and others. By working together, considering and
integrating the plans and programs of various safety stakeholders, MPOs will be better able to understand impacts to
safety performance to establish appropriate HSIP targets. Coordination should start with the Strategic Highway Safety
Plan (SHSP). More information on the SHSP is available at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/hsip/shsp/.
HSIP Safety Targets Established by MPOs
1 Number of fatalities
2 Rate of fatalities
3 Number of serious injuries
4 Rate of serious injuries
5 Number of non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious injuries
MPOs establish HSIP targets by either: 1. agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the State DOT
HSIP target or
2. committing to a quantifiable HSIP target for the metropolitan planning area.
To provide MPOs with flexibility, MPOs may support all the State HSIP targets, establish their own specific numeric
HSIP targets for all of the performance measures, or any combination. MPOs may support the State HSIP target for
one or more individual performance measures and establish specific numeric targets for the other performance
measures.
If an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target, the MPO would … If an MPO establishes its own HSIP target, the MPO would…
Work with the State and safety stakeholders to address areas of concern for fatalities or serious injuries within the metropolitan planning area
Coordinate with the State and include the safety performance measures and HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan area in the MTP (Metropolitan Transportation Plan)
Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP
Include a description in the TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets
Establish HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan planning area in coordination with the State
Estimate vehicles miles traveled (VMT) for all public roads within the metropolitan planning area for rate targets
Include safety (HSIP) performance measures and HSIP targets in the MTP
Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP
Include a description in the TIP of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets
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Volumes for HSIP Rate Targets: MPOs that establish fatality rate or
serious injury rate HSIP targets must report the VMT estimate used for such targets, and the methodology used to
develop the estimate, to the State DOT. For more information on volumes for HSIP rate targets, see
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/processes/tools/technical_guidance/index.cfm.
Roads addressed by MPO HSIP Targets: HSIP targets cover all public roadways within the metropolitan planning
area boundary regardless of ownership or functional classification, just as State HSIP targets cover all public roads in
the State.
How do MPOs with multi-State boundaries establish HSIP targets?
MPOs with multi-State boundaries must coordinate with all States involved. If an MPO with multi-State boundaries
chooses to support a State HSIP target, it must do so for each State. For example, an MPO that extends into two
States would agree to plan and program projects to contribute to two separate sets of HSIP targets (one for each
State). If a multi-State MPO decides to establish its own HSIP
target, the MPO would establish the target for the entire
metropolitan planning area.
When do MPOs need to establish these
targets?
States establish HSIP targets and report them for the
upcoming calendar year in their HSIP annual report that is due
August 31 each year. MPOs must establish HSIP targets
within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its
HSIP targets. Since FHWA deems the HSIP reports submitted
on August 31, MPOs must establish HSIP targets no later than
February 27 of each year.
Top 5 Things to Know about MPO HSIP Safety
Performance Targets
All MPOs must set a target for each of the 5 HSIP Safety Performance Measures
MPOs may adopt and support the State’s HSIP
targets, develop their own HSIP targets, or use a
combination of both
MPOs must establish their HSIP targets by February 27 of the calendar year for which they apply
MPO HSIP targets are reported to the State DOT
MPO HSIP targets are not annually assessed for significant progress toward meeting targets; State HSIP targets are assessed annually
Where do MPOs report targets?
While States report their HSIP targets to FHWA in their annual HSIP report, MPOs do not report their HSIP targets
directly to FHWA. Rather, the State(s) and MPO mutually agree on the manner in which the MPO reports the targets to
its respective DOT(s). MPOs must include baseline safety performance, HSIP targets and progress toward achieving
HSIP targets in the system performance report in the MTP.
Whether an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target or establishes its own HSIP target the MPO would include in
the MTP a systems performance report evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with
respect to the safety performance targets described in the MTP including progress achieved by the MPO in achieving
safety performance targets
Assessment of Significant Progress
While FHWA will determine whether a State DOT has met or made significant progress toward meeting HSIP targets, it
will not directly assess MPO progress toward meeting HSIP targets. However, FHWA will review MPO performance as
part of ongoing transportation planning process reviews including the Transportation Management Area certification
review and the Federal Planning Finding associated with the approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program.
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This document is exempt under discovery or admission under 23 USC § 409. Data provided by Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff.
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2019 Safety Targets for Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recommends the following safety targets
for the state. Safety performance measures are defined in accordance with the final USDOT
rule on Safety Performance Measures, authorized by 23 CFR Part 490.
NEBRASKA HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURES - Baseline 2017 - Target Goal 2019
HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Projected
2015-2019
Actual
Avg.
Projected
2015-2019
Rolling
Avg.
2017
Yearend
Actual
Values
5-Year Rolling Average
NDOT
Target
2015-2019A
Actual
2011-2019B
Baseline
2012-2017C
Number of Fatalities 236.4 239.2 228 239 225.6
Fatality Rate 1.10 1.18 1.09 1.18 1.119
Number of Serious Injuries 1488.8 1451.3 1478 1540 1548.4
Serious Injury Rate 6.71 6.71 7.03 7.50 7.685
Number of Non-motorized
Fatalities and Serious
Injuries
135.4 139.4 143 140*
138.6
*Selected target based on projected 5 year trend lines, 10 year trend line projection of 145.6 as well as 2017 yearend value 143
(A) Calendar Year (CY) 2019 Targets are established and reported in the August 31, Baseline Year HSIP Annual Report.
(B) Actual performance is the 5-year rolling average ending in the year for which the targets were established.
(C) Baseline performance is the 5-year rolling average that ends prior to the year in which the targets were established. Baseline performance is calculated in order
to compare whether the actual outcome was better than the baseline performance
Below are the number of fatalities, number of serious injuries, and number of non-motorized fatalities
and serious injuries within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) for 2012-2017 in comparison
with the state and Hall County:
Number of Fatalities
Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA
2012 212 6 3 0 3
2013 211 6 4 0 4
2014 225 5 1 1 2
2015 246 5 3 0 3
2016 218 5 2 0 2
2017 228 11 8 0 8
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Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff.
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Number of Serious Injuries
Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA
2012 1661 61 49 0 49
2013 1536 40 31 0 31
2014 1620 55 38 4 42
2015 1520 43 33 0 33
2016 1588 64 50 1 51
2017 1478 54 40 0 40
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
Year State Hall County Hall County - MPA Merrick County - MPA Total MPA
2012 152 4 4 0 4
2013 141 2 2 0 2
2014 137 5 5 0 5
2015 147 3 3 0 3
2016 125 3 2 0 2
2017 143 5 5 0 5
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island
Urbanized Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of
Transportation in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required
the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to develop rules to establish a system to monitor
and manage public transportation assets, to improve safety and increase reliability and
performance, and to establish performance measures, and the Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act reaffirmed this requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Final 23 CFR Part 490
became effective April 14, 2016 and establishes targets for five performance measures
based on five-year rolling averages for:
Performance Measures
Number of Fatalities
Rate of Fatalities*
Number of Serious Injuries
Rate of Serious Injuries*
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation is to adopt safety performance
measures in their Highway Safety Improvement Program by August 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board may establish safety targets by agreeing to plan and
program projects that contribute toward the accomplishment of the State’s targets, or
establish its own targets within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its
safety targets; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board will adopt to support the 2019 targets for the
Nebraska Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the MPO targets for safety performance measures has been reviewed and
recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and now
require official approval from the MPO Policy Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization has agreed to support the Nebraska Department of
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Transportation 2019 targets for safety performance measures as identified in Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 26, 2019.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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Exhibit A
NEBRASKA HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURES - Baseline 2017 - Target Goal 2019
HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Projected
2015-2019
Actual
Avg.
Projected
2015-2019
Rolling
Avg.
2017
Yearend
Actual
Values
5-Year Rolling Average
NDOT
Target
2015-2019A
Actual 2011-
2019B
Baseline
2012-2017C
Number of Fatalities 236.4 239.2 228 239 225.6
Fatality Rate 1.10 1.18 1.09 1.18 1.119
Number of Serious Injuries 1488.8 1451.3 1478 1540 1548.4
Serious Injury Rate 6.71 6.71 7.03 7.50 7.685
Number of Non-motorized
Fatalities and Serious
Injuries
135.4 139.4 143 140*
138.6
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Regular Session
Item E4
Update on LRTP Amendment No. 5 and RFP for LRTP Update
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Regular Session
Item E5
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY
2019 Unified Planning Work Program
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E5
February 26, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
BACKGROUND
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 the state fiscal year. The UPWP is a budget document prepared annually,
and it may be amended as priorities and activities change.
The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019 UPWP makes the following changes:
Page 12, Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan, End Products
o Combine the updating of the Travel Demand Model (TDM) and the Long
Range Transportation Plan as one Request for Proposals instead of two
Requests for Proposals to solicit professional services.
Page 12, Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan, Budget
o Change the cost for the professional services of the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan from $10,000.00 to $0.00.
o Combine the professional services of updating the Travel Demand Model and
the Long Range Transportation Plan.
o Show $185,532.75 relating to the cost for professional services of updating
the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan. This amount
is the result of the following:
Transfer $10,000.00 from Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan –
Professional Services to Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update –
Professional Services
Transfer $35,000.00 from Travel Demand Model – Professional
Services to Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update – Professional
Services
Transfer $115,000.00 from LRTP Update – Professional Services to
Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update – Professional Services
Transfer $25,532.75 from Remaining FTA Funds (FTA Section 5305 -
$20,426.20 and Grand Island - $5,106.55) to the Travel Demand
Model Update & LRTP Update – Professional Services
o Change the total budget from $192,933.80 to $218,466.55
Page 15, Total UPWP Budget
o Change the cost of implementing the UPWP from $284,312.39 to
$309,845.14
o Change the available Federal Transit Section 5305 funds from $28,443.00 to
$29,041.00
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o Change the total revenue for the MPO planning program from $309,097.64
to $309,845.14
Pages 16-17, Distribution of Costs by Work Element, LRTP
o The above changes on page 12 are reflected in the Long Range
Transportation Plan work element of the program costs.
o Change “Other Direct” to “Other Direct (includes Professional Services – TDM
and LRTP Update)” for FTA 2019 along with the revising the cost from
$1,000.00 (Federal - $800.00 and Grand Island - $200.00) to $26,532.75
(Federal - $21,226.20 and Grand Island - $5,306.55)
o Change the Grand Total FTA Section 5305 and the Total Transit Federal
Transit Administration from $10,768.50 (Federal - $8,614.80 and Grand
Island - $2,153.70) to $36,301.25 (Federal - $29,041.00 and Grand Island -
$7,260.25)
o Change the Total FY 2019 UPWP from $284,312.39 (Federal - $227,449.91
and Grand Island - $56,862.48) to $309,845.14 (Federal - $247,876.11 and
Grand Island - $61,969.03)
o Change the FTA Available Revenue from $35,553.75 (Federal - $28,443.00
and Grand Island - $7,110.75) to $36,301.25 (Federal - $29,041.00 and Grand
Island - $7,260.25)
o Change the Remaining FTA Funds and the Total Program Funds Remaining
from $24,785.25 (Federal - $19,828.20 and Grand Island - $4,957.05) to $0.00
(Federal - $0.00 and Grand Island - $0.00)
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation indicates a public comment period of at least 15 days for a
UPWP amendment prior to GIAMPO Policy Board approval. The proposed Amendment No. 1
has been made available for a 15-day public comment period from February 8 to February
25, 2019.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Amendment No. 1 changes the budget for the Long Range Transportation Plan work element
from $192,933.80 to $218,466.55. As a result, the total budget of the FY 2019 UPWP
increases from $284,312.39 to $309,845.14.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The TAC approved the recommendation of Amendment No. 1 to the FY UPWP on February
11, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program.
STAFF CONTACT
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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 (CHANGES SHOWN IN RED)
Public Comment Period from February 8, 2019 to February 25, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 – APPROVED ON JANUARY 25, 2019 BY NDOT
ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 – APPROVED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018 BY NDOT
This approval was rescinded by NDOT on January 31, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 – APPROVED ON AUGUST 9, 2018 BY NDOT
APPROVED ON MAY 22, 2018 BY THE GIAMPO POLICY BOARD (RESOLUTION 2018-5)
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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/System 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 bicycle and pedestrian 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
*Bicycle and pedestrian traffic counting equipment and supplies
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
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that lead to the development of an integrated multimodal transportation system to facilitate the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods.
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
Complete a draft version of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Participated in a MPO Freight Assessment with FHWA
Activities:
Amend and/or revise the LRTP as necessary
Continue the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
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 (Final Version)
o Travel Demand Model Maintenance
o RFP for Consultant for TDM and LRTP 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
Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update – Professional
Services $185,532.75*15,000.00 3rd Quarter
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – Professional Services $ 010,000.00 1st Quarter
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $218,466.55192,933.80
*Includes $20,426.20 of FTA Section 5305 Funds
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
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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
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 UPWP and FY 2020-2024 TIP
Budget – 175 MPO Program Manager 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/System 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
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Attended the Transportation Performance Management Implementation Workshop for PM2 and PM3
Attended Complete Streets Action Team meetings
Attended Grand Island Walkability Leadership meetings
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 $ 2,122.29
Computer Services $ 2,500.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $ 1,200.00
Individual or Organizational Membership Fees
with APA, AICP, and AMPO $ 850.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement $ 1,800.00
$ 8,472.29
Total Budget $ 31,245.09
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $309,845.14284,312.39, during FY
2019. Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2019 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $218,835.11
Federal Highway Planning funds and $29,041.008,443.00 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 $309,845.14097.64.
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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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Professional Services - Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update 185,532.75 148,426.20 37,106.55 185,532.75
Professional Services - Bike/Ped Master Plan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $218,466.55 $174,773.24 $43,693.31 $218,466.55
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 2,122.29 1,697.83 424.46 2,122.29
Computer Services 2,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,200.00 960.00 240.00 1,200.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees 850.00 680.00 170.00 850.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement 1,800.00 1,440.00 360.00 1,800.00
Total Administration/System Management $31,245.09 $24,996.07 $6,249.02 $31,245.09
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 - PLG-1 (56), Control Number - 00992C, Agreement No. - PL1801
Cost Category Est. Work
Hours
Previoustotal amounts:
Professional Services
Travel Demand Model -$35,000.00
Professional Services
LRTP Update -$115,000.00
Professional Services
Bike/Ped Master Plan -$10,000.00
Total LRTP -$192,933.80
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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)175,972.29 140,777.83 35,194.46 175,972.29
FHWA FY 2019 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $273,543.89 $218,835.11 $54,708.78 $273,543.89
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 (includes Professional Services - TDM and LRTP Update)26,532.75 21,226.20 5,306.55 26,532.75
FTA FY 2019 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $36,301.25 $29,041.00 $7,260.25 $36,301.25
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Planning - FHWA $273,543.89 $218,835.11 $54,708.78 $273,543.89
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration $36,301.25 $29,041.00 $7,260.25 $36,301.25
Total FY 2019 UPWP $309,845.14 $247,876.11 $61,969.03 $309,845.14
FHWA Available Revenue $273,543.89 $218,835.11 $54,708.78 $273,543.89
FTA Available Revenue $36,301.25 $29,041.00 $7,260.25 $36,301.25
Remaining FHWA Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Remaining FTA Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Program Funds Remaining $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Previoustotal amounts:
OtherDirect -$1,000.00
Grand Total FTA
Section 5305 -$10,768.50
Previoustotal amounts:
Total Transit FTA -$10,768.50
Total FY 2019 UPWP -$284,312.39
FTA Available
Revenue -$35,553.75
Remaining FTA Funds -$24,785.25
Total Program Funds
Remaining -$24,785.25
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-2
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Amending the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island
Urbanized Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island
Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, the MPO, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53,
adopted on May 22, 2018, a Unified Planning Work Program (UWP) for Fiscal Year
2019; and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared an amendment to the MPO’s UPWP for Fiscal Year
2019 to revise the end products and budget for the Long Range Transportation Plan
work element. These revisions increases this budget from $192,933.80 to $218,466.55,
which results in increasing the total UPWP budget from $284,312.39 to $309,845.14.
WHEREAS, the amendment has been made available for public comment for a fifteen
(15) day period and has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the MPO, and now requires official approval
from the Policy Board of the MPO; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves and adopts the amendment to the Unified
Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a regularly scheduled meeting held on February 26, 2019.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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