02-25-2020 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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 May 28, 2019 Policy Board Meeting
4.Election of Vice-Chair
5.MPO Financial Update
6.Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
7.Update on the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
8.Grand Island- Hastings- Kearney Intercity Bus Feasibility Study
9.Next Meeting
10.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444 if you require special
accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance).
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the May 28, 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, May 28, 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 Present
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 Absent
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 Absent
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
VACANT, City of Grand Island City Administrator Absent
Keith Kurz, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Absent
VACANT, City of Grand Island, Assistant City Administrator Absent
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
Patrick Brown, City of Grand Island Finance Director Present
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island Attorney Present
John Collins, City of Grand Island Public Works Director Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Absent
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Present
Charlene Falmlen, Transit Program Manager Absent
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Mark Fischer, NDOT Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
Call to Order
Mayor Steele 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. Mayor Steele 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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Approval of Minutes from the February 26, 2019 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2019 meeting, seconded by
Wahlgren. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Zafft informed the Policy Board that compliance with federal requirements regarding the
metropolitan transportation planning process is necessary for the GIAMPO planning area to
continue to receive federal transportation funds. GIAMPO must submit the Certification of
Planning Process to NDOT with the submittal of a new Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). Motion by Hehnke to approve the MPO Self-Certification, seconded by Conley. Upon
roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
GIAMPO staff prepared the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public
review and comment. The TIP was developed in compliance with regulations contained in the
FAST Act, which is the most recent legislation governing the federal transportation program.
The TIP was made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 9, 2019- May 10,
2019, with no public comments received.
Motion by Conley to approve the Final Draft FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement
Program seconded by Peterson. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment No. 5
Zafft recapped that in April 2016 the Policy Board approved Journey 2040 as the Grand Island
metropolitan region’s Long Range Transportation Plan. This is a blueprint that described how
the region will invest in its multimodal transportation system over the next 25 years. The LRTP
is amended to accommodate changes to projects in the LRTP. With the passage of the half cent
sales tax in November 2018 an amendment is needed to address the highway financial
projections, fiscally constrained projects, and illustrative project plan. 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.
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment
No. 5, seconded by Quandt. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program
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.
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the Final Draft FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program,
seconded by Quandt. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
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MPO Financial Update
Zafft provided an update for State Fiscal Year 2019; Third Quarter, which is from January 1,
2019- March 31, 2019.
Update on the RFP for Updating the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation
Plan
Zafft gave a preliminary schedule for the Long Range Transportation Plan update, which
consisted of:
January 2019- RFP Released
February 2019- submittals were received
April 2019- selection notification
June 7, 2019- issue Notice to Proceed to selected consultant
December 2020- Technical Advisory Committee approval of the Draft LRTP
December 2020/ January 2021- Public comment period of Draft LRTP
February 2021- Policy Board approval
April 2021- final deadline to submit LRTP
*this schedule allows for unforeseen situations.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on August 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Steele adjourned the meeting at 4:34 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E1
Election of Vice-Chair
Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
February 25, 2020
ISSUE
VOTE: Election of Vice-Chairperson
BACKGROUND
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary serves as the officers of the Policy Board
for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Article IV of the
Policy Board bylaws specifies that the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the voting
membership of the Policy Board annually for a term of one (1) year at the first regular
meeting of each calendar year. The first regular meeting for calendar year 2020 is scheduled
on February 25, 2020.
For calendar year 2019, Gary Quandt, Hall County Supervisor, served as Vice-Chair.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
None.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Nominate and elect Vice-Chairperson
STAFF CONTACT
Andres Gomez
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E2
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update Unified Planning Work Program State Fiscal Year 2019 – Fourth Quarter (April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019) Work Completed for Fourth Quarter Presented the draft FY 2020 UPWP at the April 8 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting and May 28 Policy Board meeting. Prepared the final version of the FY 2020 UPWP and submitted the document to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to obtain approval. Presented the draft FY 2020‐2024 TIP document at the April 8 TAC meeting and May 28 Policy Board meeting. Prepared the final version of the FY 2020‐2024 TIP. Updated the crash GIS files. The crash data will be used towards the safety performance measures for CY 2020 and the Long Range Transportation Plan Update (crash data from 2014‐2018). Prepared Amendment No. 5 to the LRTP to add three (3) NDOT projects and makes changes to current NDOT and City of Grand Island projects (i.e. project description, estimate, YOE) for consistency with FY 2020‐2024 TIP and adjust the fiscal constraint of the plan to include additional anticipated federal revenue and state revenue. Performed scope related activities for the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation project. Prepared meeting agenda, packet, and other material for the Policy Board meeting on May 28. Attended and participated in the April TAC meeting and the May Policy Board meeting. Participated and attended transportation planning related meetings. Category Total Budget 4th Quarter Expenditure Total Expenditure Total Percent ExpenditureUnified Planning Work Program 11,164$ 2,428$ 11,108$ 100%Transportation Improvement Program 9,769$ 1,479$ 8,987$ 92%Public Participation Plan 10,873$ 519$ 6,707$ 62%Short Range Studies 17,560$ 2,754$ 17,258$ 98%Long Range Transportation Plan 32,934$ 7,899$ 32,321$ 98% ‐ Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update (Outside Services) $ 185,532 ‐$ ‐$ 0%Transit Planning 10,768$ 698$ 8,457$ 79%Administration 31,245$ 7,720$ 27,027$ 87%Total 309,845$ 23,496$ 111,865$ 36%Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 9 / 46
GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Agenda Item No. E2 Policy Board Report
February 25, 2020
ISSUE
VOTE: MPO 2020 Targets for Safety Performance Measures
BACKGROUND
The current and previous federal transportation bills, FAST Act and MAP‐21, respectively,
included a series of requirements for Transportation Performance Management (TPM). Since
the passage of MAP‐21, USDOT has worked through the federal rulemaking process to
establish a series of performance measures and corresponding target setting requirements.
Generally, the performance measures relate to national goals of safety, infrastructure
condition, air quality, and transportation system performance.
Final USDOT rules related to TPM established five (5) performance measures for traffic safety
(see attached fact sheet). State DOTs are required to establish safety (HSIP) targets for all
five performance measures by August 31 of each year. MPOs have the option of supporting
the statewide targets, or establishing their own regional targets within 180 days of the
establishment of state targets. Therefore, all Nebraska MPOs must adopt safety targets by
February 27 of each year.
GIAMPO adopted the state’s 2019 safety performance targets set in August 2018.
GIAMPO staff recommends the support of the Nebraska Department of Transportation
(NDOT) 2020 safety performance targets (see attached NDOT Safety Targets) as the most
prudent and feasible alternative. The core reasons to not establishing regional targets
include the following:
Regarding midway progress towards the state’s 2019 safety targets, each of the five
targets was either “met” or was “better than baseline”
Need to determine the methodology to estimate annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
for all public roads within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area from 2013 to
2018, if GIAMPO would establish rate targets
Need to process the accident data within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area
from 2009 to 2012 to determine the 5‐year rolling average for 2013, 20114, 2015,
and 2016 on the five performance measures for comparative purposes and to
determine a baseline, if GIAMPO would establish targets
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
With supporting the statewide 2020 targets, GIAMPO is agreeing to plan and program
projects in a manner that contributes towards the accomplishment of the NDOT safety
targets. These targets will ultimately be integrated into the GIAMPO Long Range
Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
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BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve to support state targets as the MPO 2020 safety performance targets for the
GIAMPO metropolitan planning area.
STAFF CONTACTS
Andres Gomez
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This document is exempt under discovery or admission under 23 USC § 409. Data provided by Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff.
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2020 Safety Targets for Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recommends the following safety targets
for the state. Safety performance measures are defined in accordance with the final USDOT
rule on Safety Performance Measures, authorized by 23 CFR Part 490.
NEBRASKA HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURES ‐ Baseline 2018 ‐ Target Goal 2020
HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Projected
2016‐2020
Actual
Avg.
Projected
2016‐2020
Rolling
Avg.
2018
Yearend
Actual
Values
5‐Year Rolling Average
NDOT
Target
2016‐2020A
Actual
2016‐2020B
Baseline
2014‐2018C
Number of Fatalities 226.2 244.0 230.0 239.0* 229.4
Fatality Rate 1.026 1.163 1.095 1.140* 1.119
Number of Serious Injuries 1,322.4 1,441.6 1,394.0 1,442.0 1,520.0
Serious Injury Rate 5.935 6.803 6.639 6.803 7.423
Number of Non‐motorized
Fatalities and Serious
Injuries
126.2 132.6 127.0 133.0 135.8
*Selected target based on a reduction of the current increasing trend by 2%
(A) Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Targets are established and reported in the August 31, Baseline Year HSIP Annual Report.
(B) Actual performance is the 5‐year rolling average ending in the year for which the targets were established.
(C) Baseline performance is the 5‐year rolling average that ends prior to the year in which the targets were established. Baseline performance is calculated in order
to compare whether the actual outcome was better than the baseline performance
Below are the number of fatalities, number of serious injuries, and number of non‐motorized fatalities
and serious injuries within the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) for 2013‐2018 in comparison
with the state and Hall County:
Number of Fatalities
Year State Hall County Hall County ‐ MPA Merrick County ‐ MPA Total MPA
2013 211 6 4 0 4
2014 225 5 1 1 2
2015 246 5 3 0 3
2016 218 5 2 0 2
2017 228 11 8 0 8
2018 230 5 3 0 3
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This document is exempt under discovery or admission under 23 USC § 409. Data provided by Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Information relating to the GIAMPO metropolitan planning area (MPA) was determined by GIAMPO staff.
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Number of Serious Injuries
Year State Hall County Hall County ‐ MPA Merrick County ‐ MPA Total MPA
2013 1536 40 31 0 31
2014 1620 55 38 4 42
2015 1520 43 33 0 33
2016 1588 64 50 1 51
2017 1478 54 40 0 40
2018 1394 55 45 0 45
Number of Non‐motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
Year State Hall County Hall County ‐ MPA Merrick County ‐ MPA Total MPA
2013 141 2 2 0 2
2014 137 5 5 0 5
2015 147 3 3 0 3
2016 125 3 2 0 2
2017 143 5 5 0 5
2018 127 3 3 0 3
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Metropolitan Planning Organization Safety Performance Measures
Fact Sheet
Safety Performance Measures
The Safety Performance Management Measures regulation supports the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) and requires State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPOs) to set HSIP targets for 5 safety performance measures. This document highlights the
requirements specific to MPOs and provides a comparison of MPO
and State DOT responsibilities.
How do MPOs establish HSIP targets?
Coordination is the key for all stakeholders in setting HSIP targets.
Stakeholders should work together to share data, review strategies
and understand outcomes. MPOs must work with the State DOT.
MPOs should also coordinate with the State Highway Safety Office,
transit operators, local governments, the FHWA Division Office,
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Regional Office, law enforcement and emergency medical services
agencies, and others. By working together, considering and
integrating the plans and programs of various safety stakeholders, MPOs will be better able to understand impacts to
safety performance to establish appropriate HSIP targets. Coordination should start with the Strategic Highway Safety
Plan (SHSP). More information on the SHSP is available at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/hsip/shsp/.
HSIP Safety Targets Established by MPOs
1 Number of fatalities
2 Rate of fatalities
3 Number of serious injuries
4 Rate of serious injuries
5 Number of non-motorized fatalities and
non-motorized serious injuries
MPOs establish HSIP targets by either:
1.agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the State DOT
HSIP target or
2.committing to a quantifiable HSIP target for the metropolitan planning area.
To provide MPOs with flexibility, MPOs may support all the State HSIP targets, establish their own specific numeric
HSIP targets for all of the performance measures, or any combination. MPOs may support the State HSIP target for
one or more individual performance measures and establish specific numeric targets for the other performance
measures.
If an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target, the MPO would … If an MPO establishes its own HSIP target, the MPO would…
Work with the State and safety stakeholders to address
areas of concern for fatalities or serious injuries within
the metropolitan planning area
Coordinate with the State and include the safety
performance measures and HSIP targets for all public
roads in the metropolitan area in the MTP (Metropolitan
Transportation Plan)
Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning
process, the safety goals, objectives, performance
measures and targets described in other State safety
transportation plans and processes such as applicable
portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP
Include a description in the TIP (Transportation
Improvement Program) of the anticipated effect of the
TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking
investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets
Establish HSIP targets for all public roads in the
metropolitan planning area in coordination with the State
Estimate vehicles miles traveled (VMT) for all public
roads within the metropolitan planning area for rate
targets
Include safety (HSIP) performance measures and HSIP
targets in the MTP
Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning
process, the safety goals, objectives, performance
measures and targets described in other State safety
transportation plans and processes such as applicable
portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP
Include a description in the TIP of the anticipated effect
of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP,
linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety
targets
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Volumes for HSIP Rate Targets: MPOs that establish fatality rate or
serious injury rate HSIP targets must report the VMT estimate used for such targets, and the methodology used to
develop the estimate, to the State DOT. For more information on volumes for HSIP rate targets, see
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/processes/tools/technical_guidance/index.cfm.
Roads addressed by MPO HSIP Targets: HSIP targets cover all public roadways within the metropolitan planning
area boundary regardless of ownership or functional classification, just as State HSIP targets cover all public roads in
the State.
How do MPOs with multi-State boundaries establish HSIP targets?
MPOs with multi-State boundaries must coordinate with all States involved. If an MPO with multi-State boundaries
chooses to support a State HSIP target, it must do so for each State. For example, an MPO that extends into two
States would agree to plan and program projects to contribute to two separate sets of HSIP targets (one for each
State). If a multi-State MPO decides to establish its own HSIP
target, the MPO would establish the target for the entire
metropolitan planning area.
When do MPOs need to establish these
targets?
States establish HSIP targets and report them for the
upcoming calendar year in their HSIP annual report that is due
August 31 each year. MPOs must establish HSIP targets
within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its
HSIP targets. Since FHWA deems the HSIP reports submitted
on August 31, MPOs must establish HSIP targets no later than
February 27 of each year.
Top 5 Things to Know about MPO HSIP Safety
Performance Targets
All MPOs must set a target for each of the 5 HSIP Safety Performance Measures
MPOs may adopt and support the State’s HSIP
targets, develop their own HSIP targets, or use a
combination of both
MPOs must establish their HSIP targets by February 27 of the calendar year for which they apply
MPO HSIP targets are reported to the State DOT
MPO HSIP targets are not annually assessed for significant progress toward meeting targets; State HSIP targets are assessed annually Where do MPOs report targets?
While States report their HSIP targets to FHWA in their annual HSIP report, MPOs do not report their HSIP targets
directly to FHWA. Rather, the State(s) and MPO mutually agree on the manner in which the MPO reports the targets to
its respective DOT(s). MPOs must include baseline safety performance, HSIP targets and progress toward achieving
HSIP targets in the system performance report in the MTP.
Whether an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target or establishes its own HSIP target the MPO would include in
the MTP a systems performance report evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with
respect to the safety performance targets described in the MTP including progress achieved by the MPO in achieving
safety performance targets
Assessment of Significant Progress
While FHWA will determine whether a State DOT has met or made significant progress toward meeting HSIP targets, it
will not directly assess MPO progress toward meeting HSIP targets. However, FHWA will review MPO performance as
part of ongoing transportation planning process reviews including the Transportation Management Area certification
review and the Federal Planning Finding associated with the approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program.
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-7
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island
Urbanized Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of
Transportation in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required
the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to develop rules to establish a system to monitor
and manage public transportation assets, to improve safety and increase reliability and
performance, and to establish performance measures, and the Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act reaffirmed this requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Final 23 CFR Part 490
became effective April 14, 2016 and establishes targets for five performance measures
based on five-year rolling averages for:
Performance Measures
Number of Fatalities
Rate of Fatalities*
Number of Serious Injuries
Rate of Serious Injuries*
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation is to adopt safety performance
measures in their Highway Safety Improvement Program by August 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board may establish safety targets by agreeing to plan and
program projects that contribute toward the accomplishment of the State’s targets, or
establish its own targets within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its
safety targets; and
WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Board will adopt to support the 2020 targets for the
Nebraska Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the MPO targets for safety performance measures has been reviewed and
recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and now
require official approval from the MPO Policy Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization has agreed to support the Nebraska Department of
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Transportation 2020 targets for safety performance measures as identified in Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 25, 2020.
By:Attest:
Roger G. Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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Exhibit A
NEBRASKA HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURES - Baseline 2018 - Target Goal 2020
5-Year Rolling Average
HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Projected
2016-2020
Actual
Avg.
Projected
2016-2020
Rolling
Avg.
2018
Yearend
Actual
Values
NDOT
Target
2016-2020A
Actual
2016-2020B
Baseline
2014-2018C
Number of Fatalities 226.2 244.0 230.0 239.0* 229.4
Fatality Rate 1.026 1.163 1.095 1.140* 1.119
Number of Serious Injuries 1,322.4 1,441.6 1,394.0 1,442.0 1,520.0
Serious Injury Rate 5.935 6.803 6.639 6.803 7.423
Number of Non-motorized
Fatalities and Serious
Injuries
126.2 132.6 127.0 133.0
135.8
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E4
Update on the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E4
November 26, 2019
ISSUE
GIAMPO 2045 LRTP Project Update
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) was designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island, Nebraska urbanized area. The
purpose of this project is to develop an update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP),
which is the current and first Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Journey 2040, for the
GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area. An update to the Long Range Transportation Plan
(GIAMPO 2045 LRTP) will guide transportation investments within the GIAMPO region to the
planning horizon year of 2045.
The schedule of this project is to obtain GIAMPO Policy Board approval of GIAMPO 2045 LRTP
by February 2021. The project scope of services has three (3) major elements resulting in the
development of an updated Long Range Transportation Plan for the GIAMPO Metropolitan
Planning Area. These elements are the following: Updating the GIAMPO Travel Demand Model,
Updating the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan, and Public Involvement and
Stakeholder Outreach. The assumptions, procedures, data, and decisions made which
culminates in the successful completion of this project must be sound and clearly documented.
The following is a progress update on the Long Range Transportation Plan:
The consultant attended in-person kick-off meeting in Grand Island with LRTP steering
committee on August 5.
The consultant has been holding bi-weekly progress calls with MPO / City staff.
The consultant reviewed data provided by the MPO.
The consultant has begun evaluations and draft documentation of existing system
performance and begun to share drafts with staff, including:
o Bridge and pavement condition data
o Traffic operations (congestion and reliability)
o Bus ridership data
The consultant has begun other required documentation for the LRTP, including:
o Community profile
o Inter-regional connections (air, intercity bus, etc.)
o Research into population projections to establish how many houses, jobs,
people we’re planning for by 2045.
Outreach and promotion efforts for the February 4th public open house and focus group
meetings.
o Press Release
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o Social Media
o Email Notification
o Spanish Language Outreach
o Promotion at Other Meetings
o Media Interviews
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide an update on the GIAMPO 2045 Long Range
Transportation plan.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF CONTACTS
Andres Gomez
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Visioning and Issues Engagement ResultsGIAMPO Policy BoardFebruary 25, 2020Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 23 / 46
Agenda•Summary of Focus Groups and Public Visioning Workshop•Next Steps for Long Range Transportation Plan UpdateGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 24 / 46
Focus Group Meetings – February 4• Focus Group 1 • Transportation Providers / Emergency Responders / Schools / Special Interests• 9:30 to 10:30 • 18 Attendees• Focus Group 2 • Economic Development / Large Employers• 11:00 to 12:00• 8 Attendees• Focus Group 3• Elected Officials• 1:00 to 2:00• 5 AttendeesGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 25 / 46
Public Visioning Workshop – February 4• Grand Island Public Library• 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.• 35 Public Attendees• News Media in Attendance• Local 4 News• Grand Island IndependentGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 26 / 46
Public Open House – February 4• Outreach / Promotion Efforts:• Press Release • Social Media• Email Notification• Spanish Language Outreach• Promotion at Other Meetings• Media Interviews• Plan Information Provided• Public Exercises:• Issues Mapping• Priorities / Goals InputGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 27 / 46
Exercise 1 - Issues Mapping• Where Could Transportation Be Improved?• What Are Good TransportationExamples You Want to See MoreOf?• Issues Results still being summarizedGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 28 / 46
Exercise 2 - Priorities / Goals Ranking• Respondents Choose Top 3 Transportation Priorities• Choices Were:• Safety• Accessibility• Economic• Resiliency• Efficiency and Reliability• Placemaking• Innovation• PreservationGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 29 / 46
Preliminary Priority Area ResultsFocus Groups1014752635252322313202468101214161820Safety Accessibility Economic Resiliency Efficiency &ReliabilityPlacemaking Innovation PreservationFocus Group 1Focus Group 2Focus Group 3Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 30 / 46
Preliminary Priority Area ResultsOpen House Participants6171228596024681012141618Safety Accessibility Economic Resiliency Efficiency &ReliabilityPlacemaking Innovation PreservationGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 31 / 46
Goals and Performance MeasuresGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 32 / 46
Next Steps• Finalize LRTP Goals and Objectives• Develop Performance Measures• Develop Transportation Strategies and AlternativesGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 33 / 46
2045 LRTP ScheduleGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 34 / 46
Thank You!Questions?Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 35 / 46
GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E5
Grand Island- Hastings- Kearney Intercity Bus Feasibility Study
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
Grand Island Regular Session - 2/25/2020 Page 36 / 46
February 2020Nick WeanderGrand Island‐Hastings‐Kearney Intercity Bus Feasibility StudyMobility Management – Phase 3Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 37 / 46
•NDOT Mobility Management Project Overview•Intercity Bus Program•Community Outreach•Preferred Alternative•Next StepsMeeting Agenda2Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 38 / 46
2019 NDOT Mobility Management Project - Phase 33Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 39 / 46
July‐Aug2019•Kickoff• Collect DataSept 2019 •Review Data• Public InputOct 2019• Data AnalysisNov‐Dec2019•Develop Alternatives• Public Input ‐ 2• Finalize AlternativesMar 2020•Draft Report• Public Input – 3•Final ReportSchedule / Scope•July 2019 to March 2020•Project Team Meetings•Technical Committee•Stakeholder Interviews/SurveyIntercity Bus ‐ Project Tasks1. Develop Tech Committee2. Review Studies / plans3. Community Engagement4. Community Overview5. Existing Services6. Transit Needs7. Develop Alternatives / Prioritize8. Potential Funding Programs9. Operational Plan/Implementation10. Draft/Final Report4Jan‐Feb2020Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 40 / 46
Ohio and Ventura County, CAFunding: FTA Section 5311(f) Rural Intercity Bus - Regulations5•Requires a “meaningful connection” where possible to the national network of intercity bus services‐•Subsidized service serve same location as national service•Schedules coincide to allow reasonably convenient transfers •No “commuter bus service (service primarily designed to provide daily work trips within the local commuting area)” •Needs to link non‐urban areas (under 50,000), or non‐urban to urbanized (over 50,000)Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 41 / 46
Community Engagement - INPUT6•Technical Committee•Stakeholders / Focus Groups•September, December 2019, March 2020•Community/Employer Survey –Sept/Oct•Over 300 responses/over 50 responses•THANK YOU!Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 42 / 46
7WE LISTENED!!What We Heard•Intercity Service – Over 65% would use public transportation•Riders want guaranteed connections in the local communities•Affordable•WiFi and Charging Units•Convenient Schedules•Approximately 50% of business may be willing to support employees who use transit (flex hours, bus pass, etc)Grand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 43 / 46
8Preferred Plan*Based upon Community Feedback•Option 1 – Flexroutes•4 routes•Next steps•Refined Schedules•Budget updates –operating/capital•Implementation PlanGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 44 / 46
9Preferred Plan*Grand Island Initial Routing•Next steps•Refined Schedules•Budget updates –operating/capital•Implementation PlanGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 45 / 46
10Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Feasibility StudyProject Contact Person:Corinne Donahue, AICP; cdonahue@olsson.com, 402.970.2344Thank YOU!!Nick WeanderQuestions / DiscussionGrand IslandRegular Session - 2/25/2020Page 46 / 46