05-28-2019 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 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 February 26, 2019 Policy Board Meeting
4.Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
5.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement
Program
6.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment No.
5
7.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program
8.MPO Financial Update
9.Update on the RFP for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation
Plan
10.Next Meeting
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11.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444 if you require special
accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance).
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the February 26, 2019 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, February 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Grand Island City Hall – Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Roger Steele, Mayor, City of Grand Island Absent
Jason Conley, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Julie Hehnke, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Clay Schutz, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Wes Wahlgren (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Ron Peterson, 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 Absent
Keith Kurz, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Absent
Brent Clark, City of Grand Island, Assistant City Administrator Present
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 Absent
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
Vice-Chair Quandt called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act
was acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken, followed by introductions. Vice-Chair Quandt 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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2019/2/26 Policy Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes from the November 27, 2018 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Schutz to approve the minutes from the November 27, 201, 2018 meeting, seconded
by O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Election of Vice-Chair
O’Neill nominated Quandt as Vice-Chair. With no further nominations for Vice-Chair, motion by
O’Neill to elect Quandt as Vice-Chair, seconded by Peterson. Upon roll call vote, all voted in
favor. Motion adopted
MPO Financial Update
Zafft provided an update for State Fiscal Year 2019 - Second Quarter (October 1, 2018 –
December 31, 2018).
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Zafft informed the Policy Board that the MPO must adopt safety performance measure targets
by February 27, 2019, to be in compliance with the requirement to establish such within 180
days of the State DOT’s measures which were adopted August 31, 2018. 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, Number of non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious
injuries. Zafft covered the NDOT safety performance targets for FY 2019, as well as the
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 area in
comparison to the State and Hall County from 2012-2017. Zafft mentioned that the Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) approved the recommendation to support the NDOT safety
performance targets at its February 11, 2019 meeting.
Motion by Wahlgren to adopt the Nebraska Department of Transportation Safety Performance
Targets, seconded by Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Update on LRTP Amendment No. 5 and RFP for LRTP Update
Zafft provided an update on proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Long Range Transportation
Plan (LRTP). This amendment is necessary to balance the list of projects within the LRTP with
realistic revenue projections. The original LRTP didn’t account for minor system improvements.
This amendment is on hold until Zafft receives further direction from the City of Grand Island
staff due to the passing of the City’s half cent sales tax increase last November.
Zafft informed the Policy Board there were five (5) submittals received in response to the
Request for Proposal for the new LRTP, with a selection by the end of March and an eighteen
(18) month schedule.
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2019/2/26 Policy Board Meeting Minutes
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY 2019 Unified Planning
Work Program
Zafft informed the Policy Board the purpose of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is to
provide the citizens of the GIAMPO and all partnering governing bodies with an outline of the
MPO’s planned work activities for the State fiscal year. The proposed Amendment No. 1
combines the professional services for updating the Travel Demand Model and the LRTP;
changes the LRTP budget and total UPWP budget; and revises the distribution of costs by Work
Element within the LRTP. Amendment No. 1 changes the budget for the LRTP from
$192,933.80 to $218,466.55, with the total UPWP budget increasing from $284,312.39 to
$309,45.14.
Motion by O’Neill to approve the Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY 2019 Unified Planning
Work Program, seconded by Wahlgren. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on May 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice-Chair Quandt adjourned the meeting at 4:47 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E1
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
May 28, 2019
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 2020-2024 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
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the MPO Self-Certification on April 8, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve MPO Self-Certification.
STAFF CONTACT
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 selection 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:
Roger Steele, 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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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-3
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process
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, in accordance with 23 CFR 450.336, concurrent with the submittal of the entire
proposed Transportation Improvement Program to the Federal Highway Administration and
the Federal Transit Administration as part of the Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program approval, the State and the MPO shall certify at least every four years that the
metropolitan transportation planning process is being carried out in accordance with all
applicable requirements including:
1) 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and this subpart;
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;
3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR
part 21;
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;
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;
6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity
program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;
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;
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.
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization 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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves that the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization certifies, in consideration of the requirements listed above and to the
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degree appropriate for the size of the area and the complexity of its transportation
problems, that the transportation planning process is being carried out in conformance with
all applicable federal requirements.
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 meeting held on May 28, 2019.
By: Attest:
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E2
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020-2024
Transportation Improvement Program
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E2
May 28, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 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 2020-2024.
The FY 2020-2024 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.
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.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan requires that the Draft FY 2020-2024 TIP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption. The Draft FY 2020-2024 was
made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 9, 2019 to May 10, 2019. No
public comments were received.
The FY 2020-2024 TIP is financially constrained, and it is consistent with the proposed
Amendment No. 5 to the Long Range Transportation Plan.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the Draft FY 2020-2024 on April 8, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the FY 2020-2024 TIP.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2020 – 2024
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 – May 2019
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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 ................................................................................... 7
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 .................................................................................................. 9
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) ................................................................... 9
National Performance Management Measures ....................................................................... 9
Safety ........................................................................................................................... 9
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Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 10
System Performance ..................................................................................................... 10
Transit Asset Management ............................................................................................ 11
Revising an Approved TIP/STIP ....................................................................................... 12
Amendments ............................................................................................................... 12
Administrative Modifications ........................................................................................ 12
Appendix A – Highway Projects……………………………………………………………… A-1
Appendix B – Transit Projects………………………………………………………………… B-1
Appendix C – Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process……………… C-1
Appendix D – Comments........................................................................................................... D-1
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Acronyms
AC Advanced Construction
CMAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
DOT Department of Transportation
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
TAM Transit Asset Management
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 (MPA) 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 2020–2024. 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. The financial plan is shown on page 14, which
summarizes the TIP financial resources.
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 Technical Advisory Committee 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
Roger G. Steele, Mayor City of Grand Island
Jason Conley, Councilman City of Grand Island
Julie Hehnke, Councilwoman City of Grand Island
Clay Schutz, Councilman City of Grand Island
Ron Peterson, District 7 Supervisor Hall County Board of Supervisors
Gary Quandt, District 6 Supervisor Hall County Board of Supervisors
Pat O'Neill, Chairman Hall County Planning Commission
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Kyle Schneweis, Director Nebraska Department of Transportation
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator FTA Region VII (Ex-Facto)
Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee
Voting
Brent Clark, 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
Craig Wacker, 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 Superintendent Merrick 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, Transportation Program Specialist Federal Transit Administration - VII
Daniel Nguyen, Community Planner Federal Transit Administration - VII
Jodi Gibson, Local Projects Engineer Nebraska Department of Transportation
VACANT, Assistant Planning Engineer Nebraska Department of Transportation
Sara Thompson Cassidy 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
Patrick Brown, Finance Director City of Grand Island
Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent 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
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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 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Projects
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.
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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:
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 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 two (2) projects for highway resurfacing, one (1) project for repairs/overlays to
three US-30 bridges, and construction of a 4-lane divided roadway on new alignment for a section
of US-30. The City of Grand Island is programming one (1) project programmed for safety and
operational improvements at the Broadwell Avenue, State Street, and Eddy Street intersection and
one (1) project to widen a section of Old Potash Highway.
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
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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.
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 to continue to provide public transit services using unexpended FTA Section
5311(rural) funds during a transitional period. In April 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 with a public transportation
services provider up to a three year period. This interlocal agreement was renewed in April 2019
for a term of one year with an automatic renewal thereafter for successive terms of one year each
unless either the City of Grand Island or Hall County provides written notice not less than 90
days prior to the termination of the then current term.
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 14.
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.
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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.
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.
National Performance Management Measures
With the passing of MAP-21 transportation bill, and continuing in the FAST Act, State
departments of transportations (State DOT) and MPOs are required to use a performance based
planning and programming approach as part of the Transportation Performance Management
(TPM) program. TPM is defined as a strategic approach that uses system information to make
investment and policy decisions to achieve national performance goals.
As part of TPM, FHWA and FTA issued Final Rules that include National Performance
Management Measures at the system level that the State DOTs and MPOs are required to
incorporate into their planning processes. The applicable National Performance Management
Measures to MPOs include the following:
Safety (PM-1). Highway Safety Improvement Program/Safety Performance Management
Measures [23 CFR § 924, 23 CFR § 490]
Infrastructure (PM-2). Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway
Performance Program and Bridge Condition for the National Highway Performance
Program [23 CFR § 490]
System Performance (PM-3). Assessing Performance of the National Highway System,
Freight Movement on the Interstate System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program [23 CFR § 490]
Transit Asset Management (TAM) is established to evaluate the state of good repair of
transit provider capital assets for safety and operations [49 CFR § 625, 630].
Each of the above National Performance Management Measures consists of a series of
performance measures and corresponding target setting requirements. When State DOTs and/or
transit providers have set targets, MPOs 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 and/or transit providers.
Safety
FHWA published the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Safety Performance
Management Measures (PM-1) Final Rules in the Federal Register on March 15, 2016. The
Safety Performance Management Measures rule supports the Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP), as it establishes five safety performance measures to carry out the HSIP and to
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assess serious injuries and fatalities on all public roads. State DOTs are required to establish
safety (HSIP) targets for all five performance measures by August 31 of each year.
GIAMPO has agreed to support the state’s annual (CY 2019) safety performance targets set in
August 2018. The targets are:
GIAMPO supports these targets by reviewing and programming HSIP projects within the
Metropolitan Planning Area. 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.
Infrastructure
Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway Performance Program and Bridge
Condition for the National Highway Performance Program (PM-2) was identified in the FHWA
Final Ruling published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 (82 FR 5886). This rule
establishes six performance measures to assess the condition of pavement and bridges on the
National Highway System (NHS) to carry out the National Highway Performance Program. State
DOTs are required to establish pavement and bridge condition targets by May 20 every four
years.
GIAMPO has agreed to support the state’s 4-year performance period (CY 2018-2021) pavement
and bridge performance targets set in May 2018. The targets are:
GIAMPO will review and program pavement and bridge projects within the Metropolitan
Planning Area to contribute toward the accomplishment of these targets.
System Performance
Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Freight Movement on the Interstate
System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (PM-3) was identified
in the FHWA Final Ruling, published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 (82 FR 5970).
This rule establishes performance measures to assess the performance of the Interstate and non-
Performance Measure Target
Number of Fatalities 239
Rate of Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles
traveled (VMT)
1.18
Number of Serious Injuries 1540
Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT 7.5
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Non-
motorized Serious Injuries
140
Performance Measure Target
% of Interstate pavements in Good condition At least 50%
% of Interstate pavements in Poor condition No more than 5%
% of non-Interstate NHS pavements in Good condition At least 40%
% of non-Interstate NHS pavements in Poor Condition No more than 10%
% of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in Good condition At least 55%
% of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in Poor condition No more than 10%
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Interstate NHS to carry out the National Highway Performance Program, freight movement on
the Interstate system to carry out the National Highway Freight Program, and traffic congestion
and on-road mobile source emissions for the purpose of carrying out the Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. There are two performance measures to assess
system performance of the NHS, one performance measure to assess freight movement on the
Interstate system, two performance measures to assess traffic congestion under the CMAQ
program, and one performance measure to assess total emissions reductions by applicable
pollutants under the CMAQ program. State DOTs are required to establish system performance,
freight, and CMAQ targets by May 20 every four years.
GIAMPO has agreed to the support the state’s 4-year performance period (CY 2018-2021)
system performance and freight performance targets set in May 2018 (Nebraska exempt from
CMAQ measures this performance period). The targets are:
GIAMPO will review and program system performance and freight projects within the
Metropolitan Planning Area to contribute toward the accomplishment of these targets.
Transit Asset Management
FTA issued a Final Rule on transit asset management (TAM) plans to evaluate the state of good
repair of transit provider capital assets for safety and operations. Recipients of public transit
funds–which include states, local authorities, and public transportation operators–are required to
establish targets for state of good repair performance measures; to develop transit asset
management and transit safety plans; and to report on their progress toward achieving targets.
Public transportation operators are directed to share information with MPOs and states so that all
plans and performance reports are coordinated.
The Rule, “Transit Asset Management; National Transit Database,” went into effect on July 26,
2016 with the TAM plan due for transit by October 1, 2018. Transit target setting repeats
annually and plans are updated every four years. The City of Grand Island (transit provider)
participates in a group TAM plan, which is sponsored by NDOT. GIAMPO has agreed to
establish state of good repair performance targets, which are the same targets established by
NDOT and the City of Grand Island. NDOT set its targets on January 1, 2017, and the City of
Grand Island set its targets on May 23, 2017. The targets are:
Performance Measure Target
% of Person-Miles Traveled on the Interstate that
are Reliable
98.9%
% of Person-Miles Traveled on the non-Interstate
NHS that are Reliable
92.6%
Freight Reliability 1.10
Category Class Default *ULB Performance Target
Rolling Stock Cutaway bus 10 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Minivan 8 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Van 8 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Equipment Automobile 8 years 75% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Facilities Admin/Storage 40 years 70% of facilities rated under 3.0
on TERM scale
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GIAMPO supports these targets by reviewing and programing transit projects relating to capital
assets within the Metropolitan Planning Area.
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:
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
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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 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)$0 $0 $11,059 $2,183 $0 $13,242
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)$406 $982 $0 $0 $0 $1,388
Earmark (EM)$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $2,824 $4,763 $22,900 $546 $0 $31,033
City of Grand Island $2,372 $10,227 $7,599 $0 $0 $20,198
$5,602 $15,972 $41,558 $2,729 $0 $65,861
Federal Transit Administration 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total
Section 5307 $498 $534 $1,297 $0 $0 $2,329
Section 5311 $21 $21 $61 $0 $0 $103
Section 5339 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $9 $9 $14 $0 $0 $32
City of Grand Island $360 $375 $569 $0 $0 $1,304
Hall County $9 $9 $14 $0 $0 $32
$897 $948 $1,955 $0 $0 $3,800
NOTE: The financial table above illustrates the identified funding for the projects included in the tables for FY
2020-2024.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2020-2024
Financial Constraint Projects
($1,000's)
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Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2020-2024
Appendix A – Highway Projects
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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): 3.7
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2020 Local Grand Island $191
2020 State NDOT $2,126
2021 Local Grand Island $508
2021 State NDOT $3,863
2022 Local Grand Island $2,199
2022 State NDOT $20,369
Total Project Estimate $29,256
Notes:
PE
ROW
ROW
CONST/CE
CONST/CE
Location: US-30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4
mi west of US-281. Begin RP - 308.84
Phase
PE
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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 $247
2020 State NDOT $27
2022 Local Grand Island $227
2022 Federal NHPP $3,767
2022 State NDOT $869
Total Project Estimate $5,137
Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Location: Three US-30 Bridges in Grand Island (Jct US-
30/US-281/N-2 bridge and from Old Lincoln Hwy to
Grant St), RP - 313.66
PE
ROW
CONST/CE
CONST/CE
Phase
CONST/CE
3-bridge repair/overlays, sealing, approach slabs, mill,
resurface roadway
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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): 12.5
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
2022 Local Grand Island $198
2022 Federal NHPP $7,292
2022 State NDOT $1,662
Total Project Estimate $9,215
Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
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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TIP #:2020-001 State ID:42819 Project #:NH-34-4(134)Project Name:In Grand Island & South (SB)
Description
Resurfacing
HWY: US-34
Length (SLM): 5.4
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2021 State NDOT $1
2023 Federal NHPP $2,183
2023 State NDOT $546
Total Project Estimate $2,730
Notes:
CONST/CE
Location: US-34 from 2.2 mi south of Grand Island
north to N Jct US-281 / W Jct N-2, RP - 226.74
Phase
PE
CONST/CE
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TIP #:2020-002 State ID:42891 Project #:MISC-40(65)Project Name:District 4 Wetland Bank
Description
HWY:
Length (SLM): 0.0
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2020 State NDOT $4
2021 State NDOT $899
Total Project Estimate $903
Notes:
Survey, design, construct and monitor a wetland
mitigation site
Location: Adjacent to existing Mormon Island
Mitigation Bank, RP - 0.00
Phase
PE
CONST/CE
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TIP #:2020-003 State ID:42894 Project #:ELEC-80-6(1047)Project Name:West Grand Island Interchange
Description
HWY: I-80
Length (SLM): 1.5
Project Sponsor: NDOT
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2019 State NDOT $3
2020 State NDOT $657
Total Project Estimate $660
Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
CONST/CE
Build new high mast lighting towers, install buried cable
& control boxes
Location: I-80 at the Grand Island Interchange, RP -
311.50
Phase
PE
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Status of Previous Years for State Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Funding
Description
Estimate
($1,000)Status
2017 PE NDOT $45
2018 CONST/CE NHPP $11,396
2018 CONST/CE NDOT $1,267
2018 PE Grand Island $158
2018 PE NDOT $2,096
2019 ROW Grand Island $508
2019 ROW NDOT $3,863
2019 CONST/CE Grand Island $1,525
2019 CONST/CE NDOT $22,543
2019 PE NDOT $227
2021 ROW NDOT $5
2022 CONST/CE Grand Island $60
2022 CONST/CE NHPP $3,420
2022 CONST/CE NDOT $936
2019 PE NDOT $53
2020 ROW NDOT $10
2021 CONST/CE Grand Island $198
2021 CONST/CE NHPP $7,292
2021 CONST/CE NDOT $1,662
N-2 from Cairo southeast to
US-281 in Grand Island, RP -
343.73
Resurfacing
CompleteNDOT2016-005 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
No change
PE delayed to YOE
2020, ROW delayed to
YOE 2021 and
CONST/CE delayed to
YOE 2022. Estimate
revised
ROW moved to YOE
2020 and CONST/CE
moved to YOE 2021.
Estimate revised
NDOT 2016-008 In Grand Island
Bridges
Three US-30 Bridges in Grand
Island (Jct US-30/US-281/N-2
bridge and from Old Lincoln
Hwy to Grant St), RP - 313.66
3-bridge repair/overlays, sealing, approach
slabs, mill, resurface roadway
4 lane divided roadway on new alignment
NDOT
NDOT 2016-004 US-281 West, Grand
Island
US-30 from 1.4 mi west of
Grand Island to 0.4 mi west
of US-281. Begin RP - 308.64
2018-001 Cairo - Grand Island
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Local Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2018-003 State ID:42863 Project #:HSIP-5409(3)Project Name:5-Points Intersection Improvements
Description
Intersection Improvements
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 $78
2019 Federal HSIP $312
2020 Local Grand Island $101
2020 Federal HSIP $406
2021 Local Grand Island $557
2021 Federal HSIP $982
Total Project Estimate $2,436
Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
CONST/CE
ROW
CONST/CE
PE
PE
ROW
Phase
Location: Broadwell Avenue, State Street, and Eddy
Street intersection
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program for 2020-2024
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
TIP #:2020-004 State ID:Project #:Project Name:Old Potash Highway Improvements
Description
HWY: Old Potash Highway
Length (SLM): 1.8
Project Sponsor: Grand Island
District #: 4
A/Q Status: Exempt
YOE Fund Type Fund Description Estimate ($1,000)
2019 Local Grand Island $1,713
2020 Local Grand Island $2,080
2021 Local Grand Island $9,162
2022 Local Grand Island $4,975
Total Project Estimate $17,930
Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Widening and Intersection Improvements, including an
extension of Claude Road
Location: Old Potash Highway from North Road to
Webb Road and Claude Road from Old Potash Highway
to Faidley Ave
CONST/CE
Phase
PE
ROW
CONST/CE
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Status of Previous Years for Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Funding
Description
Federal
($1,000)Status
2017 PE Grand Island $16
2017 PE HSIP $144
2018 CONST/CE Grand Island $1,115
2018 CONST/CE HSIP $124
2019 PE Grand Island $44
2019 PE HSIP $175
2019 ROW Grand Island $101
2019 ROW HSIP $406
2021 CONST/CE Grand Island $420
2021 CONST/CE HSIP $1,119
Under constructionGrand 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
Grand Island ROW delayed to YOE
2020 and CONST/CE
delayed to YOE 2021.
Estimate revised
Intersection ImprovementsBroadwell Avenue, State
Street, and Eddy Street
intersection
5-Points Intersection
Improvements
2018-003
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FY 2020-2024
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 $498
2020 OPR Local Grand island $360 *
2021 OPR Federal 5307 $494
2021 OPR Local Grand island $365 *
2022 OPR Federal 5307 $505
2022 OPR Federal Grand island $371 *
Total Project Estimate $3,287
Notes:
* This amount is subject to decrease because the City of Grand Island may receive state funds from the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program.
Fund Description
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 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
YOE 2020: FTA 5307 - $498 (Operating - $314, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $50, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $134) and Local - $360 (Operating - $314, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $13, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $33)
YOE 2021: FTA 5307 - $494 (Operating - $322, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $33, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $139) and Local - $365 (Operating - $322, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $8, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $35)
Operating assistance for transit services in
the Grand Island Urbanized Area. Includes
costs associated with operating, bus
support equipment/facilities (i.e., 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 2022: FTA 5307 - $505 (Operating - $327, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities - $36, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $142) and Local - $371 (Operating - $327, Bus Support
Equipment/Facilities - $9, Other Capital Items (Bus) - $35)
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2020-2024
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
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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 for FY 2020-2024
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 $21
2020 OPR State NDOT $9
2020 OPR Local Hall County $9
2021 OPR Federal 5311 $21
2021 OPR State NDOT $9
2021 OPR Local Hall County $9
2022 OPR Federal 5311 $21
2022 OPR State NDOT $9
2022 OPR Local Hall County $9
Total Project Estimate $149
Notes:YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
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 for FY 2020-2024
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:
2021 PLANNING Federal 5307 $40
2021 PLANNING Local Grand Island $10
2022 PLANNING Federal 5307 $32
2022 PLANNING Local Grand Island $8
2022 CAP Federal 5307 $760
2022 CAP Local Grand Island $190
2022 CAP Federal 5311 $40
2022 CAP State NDOT $5
2022 CAP Local Hall County $5
Total Project Estimate $1,090
Notes:
Fund Description Facility planning and acquisition of facility
for transit operations and vehicle storage
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Status of Previous Years for Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Project Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Funding
Description
Federal
($1,000)Status
2018 OPR 5307 $459
2018 OPR 5311 $19
2018 OPR NDOT $6
2018 OPR Hall County $6
2018 CAP 5339 $104
2018 CAP Grand Island $26
2019 OPR 5307 $408
2019 OPR Grand Island $286
2020 OPR 5307 $416
2020 OPR Grand Island $292
2021 OPR 5307 $429
2021 OPR Grand Island $303
2019 OPR 5311 $18
2019 OPR NDOT $7
2019 OPR Hall County $7
2020 OPR 5311 $18
2020 OPR NDOT $7
2020 OPR Hall County $7
2021 OPR 5311 $19
2021 OPR NDOT $8
2021 OPR Hall County $8
2020 PLANNING 5307 $38
2020 PLANNING Grand Island $10
2021 CAP 5307 $760
2021 CAP Grand Island $190
Complete
Hall County 2016-002 Operations - Rural
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island 2016-001 Operations - Urban
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island Urbanized Area Operating assistance for transit services in
the Grand Island Urbanized Area
Grand Island 2018-002 Vehicle Replacement Grand Island Urbanized Area Replace two buses
Areas outside of the Grand
Island Urbanized Area in Hall
County
Operating assistance for transit services in
areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area
Complete
2018 OPR Grand Island $317
Complete
YOE 2019 in progress.
Estimate revised for
YOE 2020 and YOE
2021. Estimate added
for YOE 2022
Grand Island 2019-001 Operations - Urban
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island Urbanized Area Operating assistance for transit services in
the Grand Island Urbanized Area
YOE 2019 in progress.
Estimate revised for
YOE 2020 and YOE
2021. Estimate added
for YOE 2022
Grand Island 2019-002 Operations - Rural
Transit Operating
Assistance
Areas outside of the Grand
Island Urbanized Area in Hall
County
Operating assistance for transit services in
areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area
Grand Island Urbanized Area Facility planning and acquisition of facility for
transit operations and vehicle storage
PLANNING delayed to
YOE 2021 and CAP
delayed to 2022.
Estimated revised
Grand Island 2019-003 Transit Facility
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FY 2020-2024
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 selection 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:
Roger Steele, 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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Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2020-2024
Appendix D – Comments
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April 9, 2019
Re: Public Comment Period—“DRAFT” Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Transportation
Improvement Program
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) has released the
“DRAFT” Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public
review and comment. The TIP is a short range-program identifying transportation
projects that are regionally significant or reasonably expected to be federally funded
through the year 2024. The TIP also serves as the Program of Projects (POP) for the
City of Grand Island’s Transit Program.
An electronic copy of the “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP document can be found on the
City of Grand Island’s Public Works web site at www.grand-island.com/GIAMPO, and
hard copies are also available in the Public Works Department Office, City Hall, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, NE, 68801. The comment period will conclude May 10,
2019.
Written comments on the “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP should be submitted to Allan
Zafft, MPO Program Manager at Public Works Department, P.O. Box 1968, Grand
Island, NE 68802 or by email at allanz@grand-island.com, and will be accepted if
received on or before May 10, 2019.
Questions concerning the “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 TIP should be directed to Allan Zafft
by phone at 308-389-0273 or by email at allanz@grand-island.com.
Sincerely,
Allan Zafft, AICP
MPO Program Manager
Enclosure: “DRAFT” FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
April 8, 2019 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
Brent Clark, 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
Kaine McClellan (Craig Wacker designee), NDOT, State Modeler Present
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent
Charley Falmlen, City of Grand Island, Transit Program Manager Present
Mike Olson, Central Nebraska Regional Airport Present
Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
VACANT, City of Grand Island, Asst. City Administrator Absent
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island, MPO Program Manager Present
Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island, Street Superintendent Absent
Patrick Brown, City of Grand Island, Finance Director Absent
William Clingman, City of Grand Island, Asst. Finance Director Absent
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island, Public Works Admin Coordinator Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island, Project Manager Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island, City Attorney Absent
Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Absent
Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. Present
Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA, Community Planner Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA, Region VII Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA, Community Planner Absent
Kaine McClelland, NDOT, State Modeler Present
Jeff Soula, NDOT, Local Projects Urban Engineer Absent
Ryan Huff, NDOT, Planning and Project Development Engineer Absent
Mark Fischer, NDOT, Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
Tomlin Bentley, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent
Kyle Nodgaard, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
Sara Thompson-Kassidy, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
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2019/04/8 TAC Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2019 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2019 meeting, seconded by
Olson. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
Zafft notified TAC the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) has been
prepared for public review and comment. The TIP includes surface transportation projects to
receive federal funds and surface transportation projects of regional significant, planned for the
GIAMPO metropolitan planning area in Federal Fiscal Years 2020-2024. This is a short range, 5
year plan that is updated yearly, accounts for Transit activities, and is compatible with the State
TIP (STIP). Discussion was also had on defining regionally significant projects.
Motion by Riehle to approve recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation
Improvement Program, with McClelland seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Zafft informed TAC the MPO Self-Certification is submitted annually with the 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.
Compliance with federal requirements regarding the metropolitan transportation planning
process is necessary for the GIAMPO planning area to continue to receive federal
transportation funds. Going forward this item will be either be presented with the TIP, or
ahead of the TIP in the approval request.
Motion by Collins to approve recommendation of MPO Self-Certification, with Clark seconding.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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2019/04/8 TAC Meeting Minutes
Approval Recommendation Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment No. 5
Zafft updated TAC on the current revised Amendment No. 5, which supersedes the version
presented in October 2018. The prior version did not go to the November 2018 Policy Board
meeting for approval due to the passing of the City of Grand Island’s half cent sales tax
increase. This version will be revised to take into account the half cent sales tax increase, which
will likely occur in Amendment No. 6. The current revised Amendment No. 5 addresses project
changes from the FY 2020-2024 TIP and adjusts the fiscal constrained of the plan to include
additional anticipated federal and state revenues. This amendment also updates the
Environmental Justice analysis and revises the Performance Management section of the LRTP.
Motioned by Collins to approve recommendation Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan
Amendment No. 5, with Wahlgren seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program
Zafft apprised the committee that the FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) has
been prepared for public review and comment. Such program is done annually and identifies
planning priorities and activities to be carried out within GIAMPO’s metropolitan planning area.
Motioned by Riehle to approve recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work
Program, with Clark seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Update on the RFP for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation
Plan
Zafft provided an update on the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan
request for proposals (RFP). Five (5) proposals were received on the subject RFP, with three (3)
firms interviewed; HDR, SRF, and JEO. The top selected firm has been submitted to NDOT for
concurrence, with negotiations to follow. The LRTP update is anticipated to be underway by
June/ July 2019.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the TAC will be on June 10, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:45 am.
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Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
April 9, 2019
Mr. Justin K. Luther, AICP
Transportation Planner & Realty Officer
Federal Highway Administration
100 Centennial Mall North, Room 220
Lincoln, NE 68508-3803
RE: Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
Dear Mr. Luther:
As specified in the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Operating Manual for
MPO Transportation Planning, an MPO is to send copies of the Draft Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) to the various State and Federal agencies with a letter
requesting comments.
Enclosed for your review is the Draft FY 2020-2024 TIP for the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Thank you for submitting to me any
comments you have no later than May 10, 2019.
The Draft FY 2020-2024 TIP was approved by the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee
on April 8, 2019 and it has been released for the 30-day public comment period. The
GIAMPO Policy Board is scheduled to approve the FY 2020-2024 TIP on May 28, 2019.
Please contact me at 308-389-0273 or allanz@grand-island.com if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Allan Zafft, AICP
MPO Program Manager
Enclosure
cc: John Collins, City of Grand Island
Craig Wacker, Nebraska Department of Transportation
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Better Tomorrow, Today
April 9, 2019
Mr. Daniel Nguyen, AICP
Community Planner
Federal Transit Administration - Region 7
901 Locust Street, Suite 404
Kansas City, MO 64106
RE: Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
As specified in the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Operating Manual for
MPO Transportation Planning, an MPO is to send copies of the Draft Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) to the various State and Federal agencies with a letter
requesting comments.
Enclosed for your review is the Draft FY 2020-2024 TIP for the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Thank you for submitting to me any
comments you have no later than May 10, 2019.
The Draft FY 2020-2024 TIP was approved by the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee
on April 8, 2019 and it has been released for the 30-day public comment period. The
GIAMPO Policy Board is scheduled to approve the FY 2020-2024 TIP on May 28, 2019.
Please contact me at 308-389-0273 or allanz@grand-island.com if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Allan Zafft, AICP
MPO Program Manager
Enclosure
cc: John Collins, City of Grand Island
Craig Wacker, Nebraska Department of Transportation
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-4
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Adopting the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
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 MPO, pursuant to 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303, develop a four-year
multi-modal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared a TIP for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 for the Grand
Metropolitan Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the projects included in the Fiscal Years 2020-2024 TIP are consistent with
the adopted Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040”; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2020-2024 TIP has been made available for public
comment for a thirty (30) 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 MPO’s Fiscal Years 2020-
2024 TIP.
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 May 28, 2019.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation
Plan Amendment No. 5
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E3
May 28, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: Amendment No. 5 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.
In October 2018, the Technical Advisory Committee approved the proposed Amendment No.
5 to the LRTP, which included the following revisions to the plan:
Highway financial projections (revenues and expenditures) in Chapter 7, Chapter 9,
and Appendix C
Fiscally Constrained Project Plan and Illustrative Project Plan in Chapter 9
Environmental Justice section in Chapter 8
Environmental Justice impacts for individual projects in Appendix F
Figure 8-2 map (Proposed Projects with Flood Zones, Wetlands, and Public Use Areas)
in Chapter 8
Performance Management section (now called 3.4 National Performance
Management Measures) in Chapter 3
Amendment No. 5 did not go to the November 2018 Policy Board meeting for approval due
to the passing of the City of Grand Island’s half cent sales tax increase. As a result, majority
of the revisions in this amendment will need to be revised such as the highway financial
projections, Fiscally Constrained Project, and Illustrative Project Plan. GIAMPO staff is on
hold to make these revisions until further direction from the City of Grand Island. These
revisions will likely occur in LRTP Amendment No. 6.
The revised proposed Amendment No. 5 to the LRTP makes the below project changes and
adjusts the fiscal constraint of the plan to include additional anticipated federal revenue and
state revenue.
State ID 41704 – US-281 West, Grand Island
o Changing the project total estimate from $30,693 million to $29,256 (no federal-
aid)
State ID 42776 – In Grand Island Bridges
o Changing the project federal-aid amount from $3,420 million to $3,767 million
and the project total estimate from $4,648 million to $5,137 million
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State ID 42819 – In Grand Island & South (SB)
o Adding a new project with a project total estimate of $2,730 million (no federal-
aid)
State ID 42891 – District 4 Wetland Bank
o Adding a new project with a project total estimate of $903 thousand (no federal-
aid)
State ID 42894 – West Grand Island Interchange
o Adding a new project with a project total estimate of $660 thousand (no federal-
aid)
State ID 42863 – 5-Points Intersections Improvements
o Identifying a specific intersection improvement project with a project federal
amount of $1,700 million and a project total estimate of $2,436 million. This
project was original included with Intersection Improvements (Project Name)
under the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040.
Project ID B-2a – Old Potash Highway
o Changing the project description from “Widen to 5 lanes” to “Widen to 3-5
lanes” and the total project estimate from $5,668 million to $17,930 million
Project Name – Intersection Improvements (GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-2025)
o Changing the total project estimate from $4,606 million to $5,024 million
Project ID B-4 – North Road
o Moving the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-2025
Project ID B-8 – Husker Highway
o Moving the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project ID B-7 – Stolley Park Road
o Moving the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project ID B-1a – Capital Avenue
o Moving the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project ID B-6 – 13th Street
o Moving the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project ID B-2b – Old Potash Highway
o Changing the project limits from “Engleman Road to Claude Road” to “Engleman
Road to North Road”. Moving the project to the Illustrative Project Plan
Project ID 11 – 13th St. - 10th St. Connector
o Moving the project to the Illustrative Project Plan
Amendment No. 5 requires modifications in Chapter 7 – Financial Plan, Chapter 8 –
Environmental Review, Chapter 9 – Recommended Plan, and Appendix F of the LRTP.
This amendment also revises the Performance Management section (now called 3.4 National
Performance Management Measures) in Chapter 3.
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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. The proposed
Amendment No. 5 was made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 9,
2019 to May 10, 2019. No public comments were received.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the LRTP on
April 8, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 5 to the LRTP.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-5
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Amending the Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040”
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, a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is required by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) and was developed by the MPO for the Grand Island metropolitan
planning area; and
WHEREAS, the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040” was approved by
the MPO Policy Board on April 26, 2016. This plan provides a comprehensive plan to guide
multimodal transportation improvements in the Grand Island metropolitan area over a 25-year
planning horizon; and
WHEREAS, the GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for FY 2020-2024 is
the MPO’s five-year implementation programs and must be consistent with the Long Range
Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, since the development of the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan, the
below project changes have occurred to result in a Long Range Transportation Plan
amendment:
State ID 41704, US-281 West, Grand Island – Changes the project total estimate from
$30,693 million to $29,256 (no federal-aid).
State ID 42776, In Grand Island Bridges – Changes the project federal-aid amount
from $3,420 million to $3,767 million and the project total estimate from $4,648 million
to $5,137 million.
State ID 42819, In Grand Island & South (SB) – Adds a new project with a project
federal-aid amount of $2,183 million and a project total estimate of $2,730 million.
State ID 42891, District 4 Wetland Bank – Adds a new project with a project total
estimate of $903 thousand (no federal-aid).
State ID 42894, West Grand Island Interchange – Adds a new project with a project
total estimate of $660 thousand (no federal-aid).
State ID 42863, 5-Points Intersections Improvements – Identifies a specific
intersection improvement project with a project federal-aid amount of $1,700 million
and a project total estimate of $2,436 million. This project was originally included with
Intersection Improvements (Project Name) under the GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-
2040. Project ID B-2a, Old Potash Highway – Changes the project description from “Widen
to 5 lanes” to “Widen to 3-5 lanes”, the project limits from “Claude Road to Webb
Road” to “North Road to Webb Road”, and the total project estimate from $5,668
million to $17,930 million.
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Project Name: Intersection Improvements (GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-2025) –
Changes the total project estimate from $4,606 million to $5,024 million.
Project ID B-4, North Road – Moves the project to the GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-
2025.
Project ID B-8, Husker Highway; Project ID B-7, Stolley Park Road; Project ID B-1a,
Capital Avenue; and Project ID B-6, 13th Street – Moves these projects to the
GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040.
Project ID B-2b, Old Potash Highway – Changes the project limits from “Engleman
Road to Claude Road” to “Engleman Road to North Road” and moves the project to
the Illustrative Project Plan.
Project ID 11, 13th St. - 10th St. Connector – Moves the project to the Illustrative
Project Plan.
The above project changes are shown in Table 9-5 and Table 9-6 (in red) in the attached
document; and
WHEREAS, updates or amendments to the Long Range Transportation on or after May 20,
2019 must be developed according to the performance-based provisions of 23 CFR Part 450
and the pavement and bridge condition, system reliability, freight, and CMAQ performance
measure requirements; and
WHEREAS, the attached includes a revised section in Chapter 3 (section 3.4) of the Long
Range Transportation Plan relating to national performance management measures; and
WHEREAS, the amendment was made available for public comment for a thirty (30) day
period and was reviewed and recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC), and now requires 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 approves and adopts the amendment to the MPO’s Long
Range Transportation Plan, modifying Chapter 3, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and
Appendix F of the Plan in the attached document.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such amendment 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 May 28, 2019.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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3.4 National Performance Management Measures
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, FHWA and
FTA have issued Final Rules that include National Performance Management Measures at the
system level that the State DOTs and MPOs are required to incorporate into their planning
processes. The National Performance Management Measures were developed to address the
National Goals established under MAP-21 and MPOs are required to incorporate the National
Performance Management Measures and the National Goals [23 CFR 134 (I)] in their LRTPs.
The Federal Rules that establish the National Performance Management Measures applicable
to MPOs are:
Safety (PM-1). Highway Safety Improvement Program/Safety Performance
Management Measures [23 CFR § 924, 23 CFR § 490]
Infrastructure (PM-2). Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway
Performance Program and Bridge Condition for the National Highway Performance
Program [23 CFR § 490]
System Performance (PM-3). Assessing Performance of the National Highway System,
Freight Movement on the Interstate System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program [23 CFR § 490]
Transit Asset Management (TAM) is established to evaluate the state of good repair of
transit provider capital assets for safety and operations [49 CFR § 625, 630].
MPOs are to report baseline condition/performance and progress toward the achievement of
their targets in the system performance report of their LRTPs [23 CFR § 490]. The National
Performance Management Measures applicable to MPOs are listed below.
FHWA published the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Safety Performance
Management Measures (PM-1) Final Rules in the Federal Register on March 15, 2016. The
Safety Performance Management Measures (Safety PM) rule supports the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP), as it establishes five safety performance measures to carry out
the HSIP and to assess serious injuries and fatalities on all public roads. Table 3-7 shows the
five performance measures.
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Table 3-7: Safety Performance Measures
Performance Measures
Safety
Number of Fatalities
Rate of Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
Number of Serious Injuries
Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Non-motorized
Serious Injuries
States are required annually to establish statewide targets for each of the safety performance
measures on an annual basis. MPOs must establish safety targets by either supporting a State
DOT’s statewide target or establishing a numerical target specific to the MPO planning area.
MPOs' targets are reported to the State DOT, which must be able to provide the targets to
FHWA, upon request.
The PM-1 Rule was effective as of April 14, 2016. State DOTs were required to set targets by
August 31, 2017 as part of the State’s annual submission of its HSIP. MPOs were required to
set targets by February 27, 2018 and incorporate them into their LRTPs. In the LRTP,
performance measures are to be used to aid in making informed decisions about strategic
investments and to evaluate projects.
Working in partnership with local agencies, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
safety investments are to be identified and programmed to construct effective countermeasures
that will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. GIAMPO has agreed to support the NDOT
CY 2018 targets for Safety Performance Measures as identified for HSIP investment which are
based on crash history, roadway characteristics, and the existence of infrastructure
countermeasures that can address the types of crashes present. As for CY 2019 targets,
GIAMPO has continued to support the targets established by NDOT.
Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway Performance Program and Bridge
Condition for the National Highway Performance Program (PM-2) was identified in the FHWA
Final Ruling published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 (82 FR 5886). This rule
establishes performance measures to assess the condition of pavement and bridges on the
National Highway System (NHS) to carry out the National Highway Performance Program.
There are four performance measures to assess pavement condition and two performance
measures to assess bridge condition. Table 3-8 shows the six performance measures.
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Table 3-8: Pavement and Bridge Condition Performance Measures
Performance Measures
Pavement Condition
Percentage of Interstate Pavements in Good Condition
Percentage of Interstate Pavements in Poor Condition
Percentage of Non-Interstate NHS Pavements in Good Condition
Percentage of Non-Interstate NHS Pavements in Poor Condition
Bridge Condition
Percentage of NHS Bridges by Deck Area Classified as in Good
Condition
Percentage of NHS Bridges by Deck Area Classified as in Poor
Condition
State DOTs are required every four years to establish 2-year and 4-year statewide targets for a
4-year performance period. MPOs must establish 4-year targets by either supporting the State
DOT’s statewide target, or defining a target unique to the MPO. State DOTs will submit their
established targets in a baseline report at the beginning of the performance period and report
progress at the midpoint and end of the performance period. MPOs are not required to provide
separate reporting to FHWA. However, State DOTs and MPOs will need to coordinate and
mutually agree to a target establishment reporting process. Coordination will also be required
between State DOTs and MPOs if a State DOT adjusts its 4-year target at the midpoint of the
performance period.
The PM-2 Rule was effective as of May 20, 2017. State DOTs were required to set targets by
May 20, 2018, and MPOs are required to set targets by November 16, 2018. GIAMPO has
agreed to support the NDOT 4-year performance period (CY 2018-2021) targets for Pavement
and Bridge Condition Performance Measures.
Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Freight Movement on the Interstate
System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (PM-3) was identified
in the FHWA Final Ruling, published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 (82 FR 5970).
This rule establishes performance measures to assess the performance of the Interstate and
non-Interstate NHS to carry out the National Highway Performance Program, freight movement
on the Interstate system to carry out the National Highway Freight Program, and traffic
congestion and on-road mobile source emissions for the purpose of carrying out the Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. There are two performance
measures to assess system performance of the NHS, one performance measure to assess
freight movement on the Interstate system, two performance measures to assess traffic
congestion under the CMAQ program, and one performance measure to assess total emissions
reductions by applicable pollutants under the CMAQ program. Table 3-8 shows the six
performance measures.
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Table 3-9: System Performance (NHS), Freight Movement, and CMAQ Performance Measures
Performance Measures
System Performance of the NHS
Percent of Person-Miles Traveled on the Interstate System
that are Reliable
Percent of Person-Miles Traveled on the Non-Interstate NHS
that are Reliable
Freight Movement
Measurement of Travel Time Reliability on the Interstate
System (Truck Travel Time Reliability (TTTR) Index)
CMAQ
Annual Hours of Peak-Hour Excessive Delay Per Capita*
Percent of Non-Single Occupancy Vehicle Travel*
Total Emissions Reduction*
*Nebraska exempt from CMAQ measures this performance period
State DOTs are required every four years to establish 2-year and 4-year statewide targets for a
4-year performance period. MPOs must establish 4-year targets by either supporting the State
DOT’s statewide target, or defining a target unique to the MPO. State DOTs will submit its
established targets in a baseline report at the beginning of the performance period and report
progress at the midpoint and end of the performance period. MPOs are not required to provide
separate reporting to FHWA. However, State DOTs and MPOs will need to coordinate and
mutually agree to a target establishment reporting process. Coordination will also be required
between State DOTs and MPOs if a State DOT adjusts its 4-year target at the midpoint of the
performance period.
The PM-3 Rule was effective as of May 20, 2017. State DOTs were required to set targets by
May 20, 2018, and MPOs are required to set targets by November 16, 2018. GIAMPO has
agreed to support the NDOT 4-year performance period (CY 2018-2021) targets for System
Performance of the NHS and Freight Movement Performance Measures (Nebraska exempt
from CMAQ measures this performance period).
FTA issued a Final Rule on transit asset management (TAM) plans to evaluate the state of good
repair of transit provider capital assets for safety and operations. Recipients of public transit
funds–which include states, local authorities, and public transportation operators–are required to
establish targets for state of good repair performance measures; to develop transit asset
management and transit safety plans; and to report on their progress toward achieving targets.
Public transportation operators are directed to share information with MPOs and states so that
all plans and performance reports are coordinated. MPOs are to consider the State TAM plan
and the TAM plan for their respective jurisdiction during the LRTP planning process.
The Rule, “Transit Asset Management; National Transit Database,” went into effect on July 26,
2016 with the TAM plan due for transit by October 1, 2018. Transit target setting repeats
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annually and plans are updated every four years. The City of Grand Island (transit provider)
participates in a group TAM plan, which is sponsored by NDOT. GIAMPO has agreed to
establish state of good repair performance targets, which are the same targets established by
NDOT and the City of Grand Island. NDOT set its targets on January 1, 2017, and the City of
Grand Island set its targets on May 23, 2017.
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Chapter 7 FINANCIAL CAPACITY
The analysis of financial resources is an important element of a long-range transportation plan. The
purpose of this section is to provide an overview of transportation funds available for the Grand Island
metropolitan area over the time horizon of the plan. It also explains the key elements of the financial
plan, the data collected, and the assumptions made about future revenue and expenditures. The
forecasts of future transportation revenues and costs are presented and summarized, including the
discussion of both costs for new construction and operations and maintenance. Once these estimates
are in place, GIAMPO and its planning partners can determine which improvements submitted for
inclusion in the plan are financially feasible.
The funding of transportation projects and services has grown more difficult over the last 10 and even
20 years. The population has increased along with the use of private vehicles. Inflation of construction
materials has also increased costs. At the same time, revenues have not grown. The federal gas tax
has remained constant since 1993. Some additional funding has been made possible at the state level
with the passing of LB-610 which provides a gradual increase in the tax on motor fuels.
The federal government addressed funding transportation in December 2015 when the President
signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” It is the first law
enacted in over 10 years that provides long-term funding certainty for surface transportation. Overall,
the FAST Act largely maintains current program structures and funding shares between highways and
transit. The bill increases funding by 11 percent over 5 years, but does not change the federal gas tax
rate.
This plan includes estimates for the amount of revenues for funding elements of this transportation
plan. The revenues are categorized at three different levels: federal, state, and local. Many federal-aid
projects, those projects that receive federal transportation funds, require some form of local match. As
a newly formed MPO, historical information on past revenue trends was not as available, as with longer
standing MPOs. For the purposes of this plan, past revenue data was obtained from the City of Grand
Island, NDOR, and the counties. Based on these assumptions, $461.5 million is anticipated to be
available for transportation in the GIAMPO area for all purposes over the 25-year planning period.
7.1 Local Revenues
Local funding comes from various sources of taxing and bonding abilities afforded to local jurisdictions.
These can include property and sales tax, special tax levies, special assessments for transportation,
general fund, bonds, or other sources unique to local jurisdictions. These funds finance local
transportation improvements, as well as provide a local match for federal and state transportation
funds.
Local revenue forecasts, including locally-collected revenue and state aid, were created based on
historical trends to gain an average percent projection. Since these forecasts are based solely on
historic revenue, they could change as funding mechanisms are shifted and as populations shift and
affect the tax base. Sales Tax Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Tax revenues are not mandated by the
state to be used for transportation related expenditures; however, these revenue sources are listed
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All Public Transit Systems are eligible for funding. These funds can be used by the public transit system
for operating expenses related to the provision of open-to-the-public passenger transportation. A
separate allocation of state funding is available to match the federal Intercity Bus funds. The NDOR
contributes approximately $100,000 in state funds for public transportation services. In the future, this
allocation will change due to the change to an urbanized area. It is anticipated the state funding will
decrease due to the funding category regulations for local match.
7.5 Available Funding
Transportation revenues pay for the new construction and ongoing operations, maintenance, and
reconstruction costs. The revenue element is an estimate of how much money will be available to
spend on new transportation projects in the GIAMPO area between 2016 and 2040. Between 2016 and
2040, GIAMPO forecasts that approximately $461.5 million in transportation revenue will be available to
fund operations and maintenance, reconstruction, new projects, and expanded capacity.
The list of available funds from traditional roadway sources is shown in Table 7-1. The revenue
estimates are based upon trends for local funds, state funds and federal funds that are expected to be
obligated in the MPO area. The funding trends are based upon examining funding sources between the
years 2005 through 2015. The assumption for federal funds has been limited, with federal funds shown
as only the committed projects in FY2016-2025 and as TBD in the FY2026. A detailed breakdown by
year and individual funding source is provided in Appendix C.
Generally, federal funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program(STBGP), Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (BRRP) and National Highway Performance Program
(NHPP) are deemed not to be available to local partners in the Grand Island Area MPO jurisdiction.
These funding sources are assumed to be available only by the Nebraska Department of Roads
throughout the duration of this planning document. Funding through the Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) programs may be available to
local partners on a limited basis for specific projects that address safety concerns, congestion issues,
or projects that improve the air quality in the Grand Island Area MPO 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 $41,890 $117,752 $42,430 $202,072
2026-2040 TBD9 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $41,890 $287,247 $132,382 $461,519
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 $54,115 $54,115
2026-2040 TBD10 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $167,351 $167,351
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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A noise analysis is required for federally funded Type I Projects. These project typically include
capacity adding such as lane additions, a new roadway on new alignment and substantial changes in
vertical or horizontal alignment (see Nebraska Noise and Analysis Abatement Policy or 23 CFR 772 for
complete definition of a Type I project). If noise impacts are identified, noise abatement is considered.
Noise abatement must meet feasibility and reasonableness goals as outlined in the Nebraska Noise
Policy in order to be constructed. Best Management Practices shall be used to control and mitigate
construction noise. It is important for local planning agencies to coordinate with developers in order to
recommend setbacks for new or changed developments to prevent future noise impacts.
Cultural resources would be considered under this category of environmental impact.11 If, in
consultation with the Nebraska State Historic Preservation (NESHPO), it is determined that a historic
resource would be adversely affected by a federal undertaking, efforts to avoid and or minimize the
adverse effect would be necessary. If avoidance and minimization are not effective, then mitigation of
the adverse effect would be completed.
Environment Justice Areas can be described as areas where a significant portion of minority and/or
low-income people live. Executive Order on Environmental Justice 12898 requires all federal agencies,
including both the FHWA and FTA, to address the impact of their programs with respect to
Environmental Justice. To the extent practicable and permitted by law, the Executive Order states that
neither minority nor low-income populations may receive disproportionately high or adverse impacts as
a result of a proposed project.
In order to classify a census block group as an Environmental Justice Area, the population must have a
high percentage of minority populations and/or a high percentage of low-income households when
compared to the larger surrounding area. Environmental Justice Areas are considered to be areas
where the minority and/or low-income population percentage is meaningfully greater than the minority
and/or low-income population percentages in the larger surrounding area.
The DOT-based guidelines, established from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
poverty guidelines12, were used to determine which households are low-income in the region. An
Environmental Justice analysis is to compare areas within the community at-large. For this overview,
11 National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. Section 106 Identification, Evaluation and Project
Effect Recommendations
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low-income households are shown to provide a general overview of areas where the rate of low-income
households comprise greater than 20 percent of a census block group.
A total of 16 out of 48 block groups are considered to have a high rate of low-income households, while
11 block groups have both high levels of minority populations and low-income households. Figure 8-1
displays the environmental justice areas in Grand Island and the proposed transportation projects by
2040. These areas show locations were a separate environmental justice analysis may need to be
completed as projects are developed.
A system level review of environmental justice impacts was conducted for projects with defined
locations. To conduct this review, the following methodology was applied. Future project investments
that were located entirely inside an environmental justice area was determined to have 100 percent
impact in that location. Projects that abutted or crossed into environmental justice areas were assigned
50 percent to those areas. Projects that are not located adjacent to or inside areas identified as
environmental justice sensitive areas were assigned zero percent impact on environmental justice
areas.
For the intersection improvement groupings shown in the FY2016-2025 and FY2026-2040 periods an
average percentage impact was calculated based upon the location impact methodology above and
then projected based upon the number of intersection improvement projects listed in the fiscally
constrained program (for reference this percentage is 17 percent and 56 percent for the respective
periods). Total investment impact from the intersection improvement projects was then determined by
multiplying the grouped project budget by the environmental justice percentage.
The individual project assignment of investment and impact percentage for individual projects is shown
in Appendix F. A summary table of investment in environmental justice areas as compared total
regional investment is shown on the following page in Table 8-1. As previously stated, several 2016-
2022 projects are listed with various locations that cannot be accurately mapped and assigned to
reasonable locations for assessment of impact. Project locations are also shown in Figure 8-1 with the
project identification numbers corresponding to the project listing shown in Appendix F.
Projects located in environmental justice areas account for 67.6 percent of the total funding to be spent
for the duration of this plan. Due to the large number of projects that occur in environmental justice
areas, project owners are encouraged to take steps to avoid, minimize or mitigate any potential
negative impacts of specific projects. Due to the small scope of many of these projects and the
enhanced connectivity and access that will result at their completion it is assumed that overall the
benefits of the program outweigh the burdens that may occur during project development. Special care
12 In 2016, the average household size in Grand Island, 2.7 persons, was used to determine the most a
household could earn and still be considered low-income. The income levels for 2-person, $16,020, and 3-person
households, $20,160, were found and multiplied by 0.7 in order to find the low-income threshold for Grand
Island’s average household size, $18,918. Because the American Community Survey only provides household
income data in $5,000 increments, low-income households are considered to be households earning less than
$20,000.
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should be taken to accommodate low income and minority persons during the development of the
individual projects to ensure that project sponsors are acting in the best interest of the public.
Table 8-1: Investment in Environmental Justice Areas (2016-2040)
Environmental Justice Investment
Time
Period
Total
Projects
Total Project Cost in
YOE
($1,000)
Projects
Impacting
Environmental
Justice Areas
Environmental
Justice
Investment in
YOE
($1,000)
Percentage of
Total
Investment in
Environmental
Justice Areas
2016-2022 9 $ 82,027 7 $ 51,526 62.8%
2016-2025 4 $ 50,243 4 $ 46,056 91.7%
2026-2040 11 $ 108,398 8 $ 65,168 60.1%
Total 24 $ 240,668 19 $ 162,750 67.6%
According to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2013, nearly one-
third of all U.S. carbon dioxide emissions come from transportation, or the second largest single source.
Transportation infrastructure inherently generates pollution from burning fossil fuels from automobiles,
air travel, marine transportation, and rail. Of those sectors, farming, trucking, personal vehicles, and rail
traffic are most prevalent in Grand Island. Efforts to reducing global greenhouse emissions include
reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT), reducing traffic congestion, and by driving more fuel efficient
vehicles or drive vehicles that emit lower levels of pollution.
The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants deemed harmful to humans and the environment. The EPA lists the
following seven pollutants as harmful.
PM10: Fine Particulates less than 10 microns in diameter.
PM2.5: Fine Particulates less than 2.5 microns in diameter.
O3: Ground level Ozone gas.
CO: Carbon Monoxide gas.
SO2: Sulfur Dioxide gas.
TRS: Total Reduced Sulfur.
NO2: Nitrogen Dioxide gas.
With federal regulations, the state of Nebraska is required to monitor the ambient air quality inside its
borders. Air quality sensors in both Nebraska monitor the levels of harmful gasses, particulates, and
elements contained in the ambient air of the GIAMPO area. Currently, the GIAMPO area is in
attainment for the above air quality standards. Should the Grand Island area be designated as non-
attainment in the future, GIAMPO would need to work with the local governments and with the
Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) to address potential issues. In other areas,
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Figure 8-1: Proposed Projects & Environmental Justice Areas
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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 $41,890 $117,752 $42,430 $202,072
2026-2040 TBD14 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $41,890 $287,247 $132,382 $461,519
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, 2019-2023, and 2020-2024.
Between 2016 and 2024, NDOR will complete a major reconstruction on I-80 in the GIAMPO planning
area, the reconstruction of US-281 between US-30 and south of Howard County line, and the
replacement of three bridges on US-30. NDOR has also committed to construct a new alignment of US-
30 from west of US-281 to near County Road 20, install automated gates at I-80 interchanges,
resurface N-2 from Cairo to US-281, and resurface US-281 from Stolley Park Road to north of I-80.
The total cost of the committed projects, shown in Table 9-2, is estimated at $85.7 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 $41,890 $36,539 $7,319 $85,748
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 $54,115 $54,115
2026-2040 TBD15 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 167,351 $167,351
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 / FY 2019-2023 / FY 2020-2024
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 2020 City Grand Island $191
PE 2020 State
Build
Nebraska $2,126
ROW 2021 City Grand Island $508
4 lane divided roadway on new
alignment
ROW 2021 State
Build
Nebraska $3,863
CONST/CE 2022 City Grand Island $2,199
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 - 308.84 Exempt 3.7 mi $29,256 CONST/CE 2022 State
Build
Nebraska $20,369
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 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
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
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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 $247
ROW 2020 State NDOR $27
CONST/CE 2022 Local Grand Island $227
3-bridge repair/overlays,
sealing, approach slabs, mill,
resurface roadway CONST/CE 2022 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $3,767
42776
In Grand Island
Bridges
Three US-30 Bridges in Grand
Island (Jct US-30/US-281/N-2
bridge and from Old Lincoln
Hwy to Grant St), RP - 313.66 Exempt 0.4 mi $5,137 CONST/CE 2022 State NDOR $869
PE 2016 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
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 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
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 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
Program $998
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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)
2016 FTA Sec. 5307 $100
Transit Needs
Analysis
Feasibility Study to identify
Transit Needs Exempt $125 2016 Local Grand Island $25
PE 2019 State NDOR $53
ROW 2020 State NDOR $10
CONST/CE 2022 Local Grand Island $198
Resurfacing CONST/CE 2022 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 12.5 mi $9,215 CONST/CE 2022 State NDOR $1,662
PE 2021 State NDOR $1
Resurfacing CONST/CE 2023 NHPP
National
Highway
Performance
Program $2,183
42819
In Grand Island
& South (SB)
US-34 from 2.2 mi south of
Grand Island north to N Jct US-
281 / W Jct N-2, RP - 226.74 Exempt 5.4 mi $2,730 CONST/CE 2023 State NDOR $546
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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)
Survey, design, construct and
monitor a wetland mitigation
site PE 2020 State NDOR $4
42891
District 4
Wetland Bank
Adjacent to existing Mormon
Island Mitigation Bank, RP –
0.00 Exempt 0 $903 CONST/CE 2021 State NDOR $899
Build new high mast lighting
towers, install buried cable &
control boxes PE 2019 State NDOR $3
42894
West Grand
Island
Interchange
I-80 at the Grand Island
Interchange, RP - 311.50 Exempt 1.5 mi $660 CONST/CE 2020 State NDOR $657
PE 2019 Local Grand Island $78
PE 2019 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
Program $312
ROW 2020 Local Grand Island $101
ROW 2020 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
Program $406
Intersection Improvements CONST/CE 2021 Local Grand Island $557
42863
5-Points
Intersection
Improvements
Broadwell Avenue, State Street,
and Eddy Street intersection Exempt 0.4 mi $2,436 CONST/CE 2021 HSIP
Highway
Safety
Improvement
Program $982
Total $85,873
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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 $54,115
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,818 $5,024 $49,091
B-3a Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes US-30 BNSF RR Grand Island $9,656 $12,707 $36,384
B-2a Old Potash Highway Widen to 3-5 lanes* North Road Webb Road Grand Island $13,625 $17,930 $18,454
B-4 North Road Widen to 3 lanes Highway 2 Old Potash
Highway Grand Island $11,081 $14,582 $3,872
Total 2021-2025 $38,180 $50,243 $3,872
*Includes extension of Claude Road from Old Potash Highway to Faidley Avenue
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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 $117,108*
B-8 Husker Highway Widen to 3 lanes US-281 North Road Grand Island $4,947 $9,636 $107,472
B-7 Stolley Park Road Widen to 3 lanes Fair Ground
Entrance Stuhr Road Grand Island $2,183 $4,252 $103,220
B-1a Capital Avenue Widen to 5 lanes Broadwell
Avenue
BNSF RR/Oak
Street Grand Island $3,438 $6,697 $96,523
B-6 13th Street Widen to 3 lanes West of US-
281
Independence
Avenue Grand Island $4,193 $8,168 $88,355
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $1,950 $3,798 $84,557
2 Stuhr Bridges over
BNSF and UPRR Engineering Grand Island $2,048 $3,989 $80,568
B-3b Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR US-34 Grand Island $9,656 $18,809 $61,759
B-1b Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR/Oak
Street St Paul Road Grand Island $1,781 $3,470 $58,289
B-1c Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Dairy Queen Engleman
Road Grand Island $5,700 $11,103 $47,186
4 Broadwell over
UPRR and
Broadwell Extension
Broadwell Avenue Widening
(5-lane) Faidley Avenue Third Street
Grand Island
$3,900 $7,597 $39,589
5 Broadwell UPRR bridge $13,000 $25,323 $14,266
6 Broadwell Extension (3-lane) Anna Street Adams Street $4,900 $9,545 $4,721
Total 2026-2040 $57,696 $112,387 $4,721
*Note: includes $3,872 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+ $4,721
B-2b Old Potash Highway Widen to 3 lanes Engleman
Road North Road Grand Island $4,070 $6,727
11 13th St. – 10th St.
Connector Reconstruct W 13th Street 10th Street Grand Island $600 $992
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
Highway
Husker
Highway 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 US-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
*expand 3-lane to 5-lane
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Table 9-6: Illustrative Project Plan (Continued)
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+
2
Stuhr Road bridge
over UPRR New 4-lane bridge
US-30 4th Street
Grand Island $15,952 $26,366
Stuhr Road bridge
over BNSF New 4-lane bridge Grand Island $11,000 $18,181
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Project ID Project Name Project Description Hwy From To Jurisdiction YOE Cost
(1,000)Time Period Environmental
Justice Area Impacts
Assigned
Impact
TIP No.
2016-004 US-281 West, Grand Island 4-lane divided roadway on new alignment US-30 West of Monitor
Road West of US-281 NDOR $29,256 2016-2022 Minority 100%
TIP No.
2016-005 Platte River - Phillips Mill, concrete repair, resurface 4-lane dual
roadway and shoulders, bridge repair I-80 Platte River west
of Grand Island Phillips NDOR $12,708 2016-2022 None 0%
TIP No.
2016-006 In Grand Island & North
Resurface existing roadway & US-281/N-2
ramps, concrete repair, bridge repair, add
subdrains
US-281 Old US-30 Viaduct
1.8 miles south of
Howard County
Line
NDOR $18,707 2016-2022
Adjacent to Both
Minority and Low
Income Areas
50%
TIP No.
2016-008 In Grand Island Bridges 3-bridge repairs/overlays, sealing, new
approach slabs, mill, resurface roadway US-30 NDOR $5,137 2016-2022 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
TIP No.
2016-010
Grand Island - Stolley Park
Reconfiguration
Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3, 4 and 5
lane sections - FHWA Road Diet Initiative
Stolley Park
Road Webb Road Locust Street Grand Island $1,349 2016-2022
Adjacent to Both
Minority Areas and
Low Income Areas
50%
TIP No.
2018-001 Cairo - Grand Island Resurfacing N-2 Cairo US-281 NDOR $9,215 2016-2022 Adjacent to Low
Income 50%
TIP No.
2020-001 In Grand Island & South (SB)Resurfacing US-34 North of I-80 Stolley Park Road NDOR $2,730 2016-2022 Adjacent to Low
Income 50%
TIP No.
2020-003 West Grand Island Interchange Build new high mast lighting towers, install
buried cable & control boxes I-80 West of US-281
interchange
East of US-281
interchange NDOR $660 2016-2022 None 0%
TIP No.
2018-003 5-Points Intersection Improvements Intersection Improvements Broadwell
Avenue Grand Island $2,265 2016-2022
Adjacent to Both
Minority Areas and
Low Income Areas
50%
B-3a Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes Stuhr Road US-30 BNSF RR Grand Island $12,707 2016-2025 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
B-2a Old Potash Highway Widen to 3-5 lanes Old Potash
Highway North Road Webb Road Grand Island $17,930 2016-2025 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
Environmental Justice Impacts for Individual Projects FY2016-2040
Jct US-30/US-281/N-2 bridge and from
Old Lincoln Hwy to Grant St
Broadwell Avenue, State Street, and
Eddy Street
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Project ID Project Name Project Description Hwy From To Jurisdiction YOE Cost
(1,000)Time Period Environmental
Justice Area Impacts
Assigned
Impact
B-4 North Road Widen to 3 lanes North Road Highway 2 Old Potash
Highway Grand Island $14,582 2016-2025 Minority 100%
I1 US-281 Capital Avenue Old Potash
Highway Grand Island 2016-2025
Adjacent to Both
Minority and Low
Income Areas
50%
I2 North Road Grand Island 2016-2025 None 0%
I4 Husker
Highway Grand Island 2016-2025 None 0%
B-8 Husker Highway Widen to 3 lanes Husker
Highway US-281 North Road Grand Island $9,636 2026-2040 None 0%
B-7 Stolley Park Road Widen to 3 lanes Stolley Park
Road
Fair Ground
Entrance Stuhr Road Grand Island $4,252 2026-2040 Minority 100%
B-1a Capital Avenue Widen to 5 lanes Capital
Avenue Broadwell Avenue BNSF RR/Oak
Street Grand Island $6,697 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
B-6 13th Street Widen to 3 lanes 13th Street West of US-281 Independence
Avenue Grand Island $8,168 2026-2040 None 0%
I5 Grand Island 2026-2040 None 0%
I6 Grand Island 2026-2040
Adjacent to Both
Minority and Low
Income Areas
50%
I7 Grand Island 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
I8 Grand Island 2026-2040
Adjacent to Both
Minority and Low
Income Areas
50%
I9 Intersection Improvements Improvements at various intersections Grand Island 3,798 2026-2040
Adjacent to Both
Minority and Low
Income Areas
50%
Custer Avenue & Faidley Avenue
Broadwell Avenue & 10th Street
Custer Avenue & State Street
Custer Avenue & 13th Street
Intersection Improvements Improvements at various intersections $5,024North Road at Northwest High School
Husker Highway at Heartland Lutheran
High School
Walnut Street & WB US-30
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Project ID Project Name Project Description Hwy From To Jurisdiction YOE Cost
(1,000)Time Period Environmental
Justice Area Impacts
Assigned
Impact
I10 Grand Island 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
I11 Grand Island 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
I12 Grand Island 2026-2040 None 0%
B-3b Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes Stuhr Road BNSF US-34 Grand Island $18,809 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
B-1b Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Capital
Avenue
BNSF RR/Oak
Street St. Paul Road Grand Island $3,470 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
B-1c Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Capital
Avenue Dairy Queen Engleman Road Grand Island $11,103 2026-2040 None 0%
4 Broadwell Avenue Widening (5-lane)Broadwell
Avenue Faidley Avenue Third Street Grand Island $7,597 2026-2040 Both Minority and
Low Income Areas 100%
5 Broadwell UPRR bridge Broadwell
Avenue Grand Island $25,323 2026-2040 Adjacent to Low
Income 50%
6 Broadwell Extension (3-lane)Broadwell
Avenue Anna Street Adams Street Grand Island $9,545 2026-2040 Minority 100%
Locust Street & Anna Street
Locust Street & State Fair Boulevard
US-281 & Wildwood Road
Broadwell over UPRR and Broadwell
Extension
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Figure 8-1: Proposed Projects & Environmental Justice Areas
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E4
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning
Work Program
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E4
May 28, 2019
ISSUE
VOTE: FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2020 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 2020 UPWP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption. The Draft FY 2020 UPWP was
made available for a 15-day public comment period from April 9, 2019 to April 26, 2019. No
public comments were received.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
The FY 2020 UPWP has been developed based on federal funding provided by the Nebraska
Department of Transportation.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the Draft FY 2020 UPWP on April 8, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the FY 2020 UPWP.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2020 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 – May 2019
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2020
Policy Board Members
Chair – Roger G. Steele
Vice-Chair – Gary Quandt
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Grand Island Mayor: Roger G. Steele
Grand Island City Council Members: Jason Conley, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz
Hall County Board of Supervisors Members: Ron Peterson, Gary Quandt
Hall County Regional Planning Commission Chairperson: 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: Brent Clark, John Collins, Keith Kurz, Chad Nabity
Nebraska Department of Transportation: Craig Wacker, 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: Brent Clark
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: Patrick Brown
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 ................................................................................................................................................................ i
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... ii
General Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................3
What is the UPWP? ................................................................................................................................................3
What is GIAMPO? ...................................................................................................................................................3
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning ...................................................................................................5
Planning Emphasis Areas ............................................................................................................................................5
FY 2019 GIAMPO Accomplishments ...........................................................................................................................6
MPO FY 2020 Work Elements.....................................................................................................................................6
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) ............................................................................................6
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ......................................................................................7
Element C - Public Participation Plan (PPP) ............................................................................................................8
Element D - Short Range Planning ..........................................................................................................................9
Element E - Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ........................................................................................... 10
Element F - Transit Planning ................................................................................................................................ 11
Element G - Administration/System Management ............................................................................................. 12
Budget Table ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
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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
TDM Travel Demand Model
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TIP Transportation Improvement Program
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 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2020). 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 Non-Motorized subcommittee was created to act as the
advisory body to the TAC on the development of 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 administrative staff.
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MPO FY 2020 Staff Time Estimates
Staff (equivalent staff time) Estimated Staff Months Est. Hours
Professional Staff (MPO Program Manager) - Direct 11.08 1,920
Administrative Staff (Administrative Coordinator) - Direct 0.14 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 2020 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 2019 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 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
Adopted the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program and FY 2020 Unified Planning Work
Program for the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area
Adopted the MPO targets for CY 2018-2021 NHS pavement and bridge condition performance measures,
CY 2018-2021 NHS travel time reliability and freight reliability performance measures, and CY 2019
safety performance measures
Initiated the process to update the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan
Adoption of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Prepared a “DRAFT” Limited English Proficiency Plan
Continued development and maintenance of planning data repository/GIS datasets
MPO FY 2020 Work Elements
The following pages detail the work elements that GIAMPO will undertake in FY 2020. 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:
Monitored and maintained the FY 2019 UPWP
Developed the FY 2020 UPWP
Prepared quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests to NDOT
Activities:
Maintain the FY 2020 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 2021 UPWP and budget
Finalize and adopt the FY 2021 UPWP and budget
Work Products:
o Monitoring the FY 2020 UPWP and budget
o Quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests
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o Amendments and administration modifications to the FY 2020 UPWP as needed
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2021 UPWP
o Annual “FINAL” FY 2021 UPWP
Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Quarterly Progress Reports and Reimbursement Requests $ 2,367.60 Quarterly
FY 2020 UPWP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,775.70 Ongoing
“DRAFT” FY 2021 UPWP $ 5,327.10 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2021 UPWP $ 1,183.80 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. manage funding streams and budget) $ 1,183.80 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 11,838.00
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:
Monitored and maintained the FY 2019-2023 TIP
Developed the FY 2020-2024 TIP
Prepared the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2018
Activities:
Develop the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2019
Work with the City of Grand Island staff in developing the City’s one and six street improvement plan for
2020
Monitor the status of projects in the FY 2020-2024 TIP
Maintain, revise, and amend the FY 2020-2024 TIP through amendments and administrative
modifications as needed
Staff involvement on project related activities ensuring issues are properly identified and adequately
addressed for timely implementation
Coordinate with planning partners regarding TIP activities
Prepare the “DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 TIP, which includes the self-certification of the MPO Planning
Process
Finalize and adopt the FY 2021-2025 TIP
Work Products:
o Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2019
o Amendments and administrative modifications to the FY 2020-2024 TIP as needed
o “DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 TIP
o “FINAL” FY 2021-2025 TIP
Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2019 $ 517.91 2nd Quarter
FY 2020-2024 TIP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,035.82 Ongoing
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Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Street Improvement Plan $ 1,035.82 2nd Quarter
“DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 TIP $ 5,179.13 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2021-2025 TIP $ 1,553.74 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. monitor the FY 2020-2024 TIP) $ 1,035.83 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 10,358.25
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/or public comment periods of MPO work products
Conducted public comment periods for MPO work products
Attended public information meeting for the Old Potash Highway improvement project
Prepared a “DRAFT” Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, which comprised a Limited English
Proficiency analysis and Environmental Justice analysis
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.
Develop publications (i.e. pamphlets, handouts, brochures) about the MPO planning process and
products as needed
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/or public comment periods of MPO work products (i.e. UPWP and TIP)
Maintain the GIAMPO stakeholder contact list
Amend and revise the current Public Participation Plan as needed
Maintain the Title VI Implementation Plan
Finalize and adopt the Limited English Proficiency Plan
Prepare a “DRAFT” Public Participation Plan Update
Work Products
o Continue to update GIAMPO website
o Continue to update social media sites
o Amendments/administrative modifications to the current Public Participation Plan as needed
o “FINAL” Limited English Proficiency Plan
o “DRAFT” Public Participation Plan Update
Budget - 150 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment, including LEP Plan $ 1,775.70 Ongoing
Current PPP Review $ 887.85 Ongoing
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“DRAFT” PPP Update $ 2,663.55 3rd/4th Quarters
Website Development/Maintenance $ 1,775.70 Ongoing
MPO Education $ 887.85 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. public notices) $ 887.85 Ongoing
Other Direct (i.e. advertising) $ 1,500.00
Total Budget $ 10,378.50
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.
Previous Work:
Adopted the MPO targets for CY 2018-2021 NHS pavement and bridge condition performance measures,
CY 2018-2021 NHS travel time reliability and freight reliability performance measures, and CY 2019
safety performance measures
Data interpretation
Compiled data for GIAMPO planning area
Developed a dataset for the City Geographic System (GIS) relating to crash data for 2017
Prepared maps for FY 2020-2024 TIP
Started collecting bicycle and pedestrians counts on multi-use trails
Activities:
Coordinate with NDOT and other agencies in obtaining data for the GIAMPO planning area
Continue to develop 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 or update 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
Work Products
o Performance measures and targets
o Planning data repository/GIS datasets
o Purchase of vehicle traffic counting equipment and supplies
o Purchase of bicycle and pedestrian traffic counting equipment and supplies
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Budget - 235 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 2,781.93 Ongoing
Data Collection $ 2,781.93 Ongoing
Planning Database Repository/GIS Datasets and Mapping $ 4,868.38 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. grant preparation) $ 3,477.41 Ongoing
Other Direct (vehicle and bike/ped traffic counting
equipment and supplies) $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 14,409.65
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 NDOT. 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.
Previous Work:
Reviewed TIP projects to ensure that TIP was consistent with the current LRTP
Amended and revised the current LRTP
Initiated the process of updating the Travel Demand Model for the LRTP Update
Started the process of updating the LRTP
Adopted the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Activities:
Amend and/or revise the current LRTP as necessary
Revisions to the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as needed
Maintain and refine the current regional travel demand model as needed
Analyze socioeconomic changes and land use proposals since the adoption of current LRTP
Continue updating the Travel Demand Model for the LRTP Update, which include activities such as
updating and enhancing the baseline model and developing model runs for the base year network and
future years networks
Continue the update of the LRTP, which includes activities such as data collection, reviewing and
updating the goals, objectives, and performance measures, evaluating the existing transportation
system’s condition/performance, assessing future conditions and identifying emerging issues, identifying
investment priorities, policies, and strategies, developing a financial plan, and conducting public
involvement and stakeholder outreach in the LRTP update process
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
Work Products:
o Current LRTP amendments and/or revisions
o Current Travel Demand Model maintenance
Budget - 595 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Amendment and/or Revisions to the Current LRTP $ 7,043.61 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update – GIAMPO Staff $ 26,413.54 Ongoing
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Other Activities (i.e. NDOT LRTP) $ 1,760.90 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update – Professional
Services $260,000.00* Ongoing
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $295,218.05
*Includes $167,004.40 of FHWA PL Funds (This amount includes a carryover of $128,000.00 in PL Funds from the FY 2019 UPWP
for the TDM and LRTP Update.) and $40,995.60 of FTA Section 5305 Funds (This amount includes a carryover of $20,426.20 in
Section 5305 Funds from the FY 2019 UPWP for the TDM and LRTP Update.)
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:
Prepared transit elements for the FY 2020 UPWP and FY 2020-2024 TIP
Reviewed the draft version of the Title VI Plan and ADA Policy Guide for the City of Grand Island Transit
Program
Coordinated a transit-related administrative modification to the FY 2018-2022 TIP
Began evaluating the historical ridership data for the Grand Island urbanized area
Reviewed the Request for Proposals for a Public Transit Provider for the City of Grand Island and
participated on the proposals review committee
Activities:
Prepare transit elements for the FY 2021 UPWP and FY 2021-2025 TIP
Coordinate transit-related amendments/revisions to the FY 2020 UPWP, FY 2020-2024 TIP, and current
LRTP as needed
Perform the following activities relating to performance measures:
Establish or update 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)
Support the development of 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
Work Products:
o Performance measures and targets
o Transit elements of the FY 2021 UPWP and FY 2021-2025 TIP
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Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 517.91 4th Quarter
Transit Elements of UPWP and TIP $ 2,589.56 3rd/4th Quarters
Data Collection and Analysis $ 3,625.39 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. transit-relating meetings) $ 3,625.39 Ongoing
Other Direct (Travel, Training, Misc.) $ 1,000.00 Ongoing
Total Budget $ 11,358.25
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 Non-Motorized Subcommittee meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting documents
Set meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC for calendar year 2019
Held monthly GIAMPO staff meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting documents
Attended the peer exchange with the Utah Department of Transportation related to planning processes
Attended Grand Island Walkability Leadership meeting
Attended the Grand Island Resiliency Committee meetings
Attended the Grand Island Livable Community Core Team meetings
Attended the Nebraska American Planning Association Conference
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 Non-Motorized Subcommittee (TAC 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
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
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Prepare for and/or attend relevant transportation-related meetings that include; but not limited to:
GIAMPO staff meetings
MPO Coordination meetings
NDOT-related meetings
Attend the Grand Island Resiliency Committee meetings
Attend the Grand Island Livable Community Core Team 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
Work Products:
o Meeting agendas, minutes, support documents, and/or presentations for Policy Board, TAC, and Non-
Motorized Subcommittee
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.
Budget - 415 MPO Program Manager/Admin Staff Hours Costs Schedule
Direct
Provide support for Policy Board, TAC, and
Non-Motorized Subcommittee $ 7,226.88 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and Other Documentation $ 3,613.44 Ongoing
General Administration of GIAMPO $ 13,249.28 Ongoing
$ 24,089.60
Other Direct
Office Expenses – Supplies, Phone, Postage, Misc. $ 2,097.46
Computer Services/Hardware $ 5,300.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $ 1,200.00
Individual or Organizational Membership Fees
with APA, AICP, and AMPO $ 820.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement $ 5,000.00
$ 14,417.46
Total Budget $ 38,507.06
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $392,067.76, during FY 2020.
Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2020 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $263,572.01
Federal Highway Planning funds and $50,082.20 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 $392,067.76.
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NE Federal Grand Island Total
80%20%100%
UPWP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 7,858.00 6,286.40 1,571.60 7,858.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,980.00 3,184.00 796.00 3,980.00
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $11,838.00 $9,470.40 $2,367.60 $11,838.00
TIP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 6,875.75 5,500.60 1,375.15 6,875.75
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,482.50 2,786.00 696.50 3,482.50
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Transportation Improvement Program $10,358.25 $8,286.60 $2,071.65 $10,358.25
PPP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 150 5,893.50 4,714.80 1,178.70 5,893.50
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,985.00 2,388.00 597.00 2,985.00
Other Direct 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Total Public Participation Plan $10,378.50 $8,302.80 $2,075.70 $10,378.50
Short Range Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 235 9,233.15 7,386.52 1,846.63 9,233.15
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 4,676.50 3,741.20 935.30 4,676.50
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Short Range Studies $14,409.65 $11,527.72 $2,881.93 $14,409.65
LRTP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 595 23,377.55 18,702.04 4,675.51 23,377.55
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 11,840.50 9,472.40 2,368.10 11,840.50
Professional Services - Travel Demand Model (TDM)260,000.00 208,000.00 52,000.00 260,000.00
and LRTP Update
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $295,218.05 $236,174.44 $59,043.61 $295,218.05
Transit Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 6,875.75 5,500.60 1,375.15 6,875.75
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,482.50 2,786.00 696.50 3,482.50
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Transit Planning $11,358.25 $9,086.60 $2,271.65 $11,358.25
Administration/System Management
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 390 15,323.10 12,258.48 3,064.62 15,323.10
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 7,761.00 6,208.80 1,552.20 7,761.00
Direct Labor - Administrative Assistance 25 795.25 636.20 159.05 795.25
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Assistance 210.25 168.20 42.05 210.25
Other Direct Office Expenses 2,097.46 1,677.97 419.49 2,097.46
Computer Services 5,300.00 4,240.00 1,060.00 5,300.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,200.00 960.00 240.00 1,200.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees 820.00 656.00 164.00 820.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement 5,000.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00
Total Administration/System Management $38,507.06 $30,805.65 $7,701.41 $38,507.06
Category Total
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2020 UPWP
FY 2020 FHWA PL AND FTA 5305 - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Project Number - PLG-1 (57), Control Number - 01001G, Agreement No. - UL1901
Cost Category Est. Work
Hours
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FHWA 2020 Direct Labor FHWA 1770 69,356.30 55,485.04 13,871.26 69,356.30
Fringe/Indirect FHWA 34,935.75 27,948.60 6,987.15 34,935.75
Other Direct (includes Professional Services for TDM & LRTP Update)225,172.96 180,138.37 45,034.59 225,172.96
FHWA FY 2020 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $329,465.01 $263,572.01 $65,893.00 $329,465.01
FTA 2020 Direct Labor FTA 175 6,875.75 5,500.60 1,375.15 6,875.75
Fringe/Indirect FTA 3,482.50 2,786.00 696.50 3,482.50
Other Direct (includes Professional Services for TDM & LRTP Update)52,244.50 41,795.60 10,448.90 52,244.50
FTA FY 2020 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $62,602.75 $50,082.20 $12,520.55 $62,602.75
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Administration - FHWA $329,465.01 $263,572.01 $65,893.00 $329,465.01
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration - FTA $62,602.75 $50,082.20 $12,520.55 $62,602.75
Total FY 2020 UPWP $392,067.76 $313,654.21 $78,413.55 $392,067.76
FHWA Available Revenue *$329,465.01 $263,572.01 $65,893.00 $329,465.01
FTA Available Revenue**$62,602.75 $50,082.20 $12,520.55 $62,602.75
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
* FHWA PL Funds:
- FY 2020 Allocation - $135,572.01 (Even distribution - $40,000 and Population based distribution - $95,572.01)
- Carryover from FY 2019 UPWP for TDM and LRTP Update - $128,000.00
** FTA Section 5305 Funds:
- FY 2020 Allocation - $29,656.00
- Carryover from FY 2019 UPWP for TDM and LRTP Update - $20,426.20
Anticipate to use $15,000 - $20,000 of the FY 2021 allocation in FTA Section 5305 Funds for the TDM and LRTP Update
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-6
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving FY 2020 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, as required by metropolitan transportation planning activities
performed with funds provided under Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53
shall be documented in a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), or simplified
statement of work in accordance with the provisions of this section and 23 CFR Part
420 and must annually prepare a document that provides an overview of all purposed
major work activities, funding levels and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the UPWP for Fiscal Year 2020, covering the period of July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2020 has been prepared, submitted to the Nebraska Department of Transportation,
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 form 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 Unified Planning Work
Program for Fiscal Year 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island 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 May 28, 2019.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E5
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2019 – Third Quarter (January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019)
Work Completed for Second Quarter
Performed the following activities for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan: complete the
development of the Request for Proposals, issue the Request for Proposals, and complete short-list evaluation
Developed the Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
Prepared the annual MPO Self-Certification
Prepared revised Amendment No. 5 for the Long Range Transportation Plan
Developed the Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program
Approved the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Prepared Administrative Modification No. 3 and Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program
Reviewed the proposals and participated in the selection process in regards to the Request for Proposals for Public Transit
Provider for the City of Grand Island
Prepared materials for and/or held Transportation Advisory Committee meetings in February and April and Policy Board
meeting in February
Participated and attended transportation planning related meetings
Category Total Budget
3rd Quarter
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
Total Percent
Expenditure
Unified Planning Work Program 11,164$ 5,498$ 8,680$ 78%
Transportation Improvement Program 9,769$ 6,196$ 7,508$ 77%
Public Participation Plan 10,873$ 1,063$ 6,188$ 57%
Short Range Studies 17,560$ 2,010$ 14,504$ 83%
Long Range Transportation Plan 32,934$ 5,722$ 24,422$ 74%
- Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update (Outside -$ -$ 0%
Services)
Transit Planning 10,768$ 1,870$ 7,759$ 72%
Administration 31,245$ 5,576$ 19,308$ 62%
Total 309,845$ 27,935$ 88,369$ 29%
$ 185,532
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Regular Session
Item E6
Update on the RFP for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long
Range Transportation Plan
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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