05-26-2020 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 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.Zoom Call Information
4.Approval of Minutes from the February 25, 2020 Policy Board Meeting
5.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement
Program
6.Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
7.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
8.MPO Financial Update
9.Long Range Transportation Plan Online Meeting
10.Next Meeting
11.Adjournment
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item -1
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the February 25, 2020 Policy Board
Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 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
Mitch Nickerson, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
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 Commissioner Present
Ron Peterson, Hall County Commissioner Present
Pat O’Neill, Hall County Planning Commission Chairman Present
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island City Administrator Present
Keith Kurz, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Absent
VACANT, City of Grand Island, Assistant City Administrator Absent
Andres Gomez, 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
Brian Schultz, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Present
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 Absent
Charlene Falmlen, Transit Program Manager 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. 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). Andres Gomez was introduced as the new
Metropolitan Planning Organization Program Manager.
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Approval of Minutes from the May 28, 2019 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2019 meeting, seconded by
Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Election of Vice-Chair
Wahlgren nominated Nickerson as Vice-Chair. With no further nominations for Vice-Chair,
motion by O’Neill to elect Nickerson as Vice-Chair, seconded by Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all
voted in favor. Motion adopted.
MPO Financial Update
Gomez provided the financial update for the State Fiscal Year Fourth Quarter, which covers April
1, 2019- June 30, 2019.
Approval of MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Gomez informed the Policy Board that the MPO must adopt safety performance measure targets
by February 27, 2019. GIAMPO staff recommend 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. Gomez covered the NDOT safety performance targets for FY
2020, as well as the information on the Number of fatalities, Rate of fatalities, Number of serious
injuries, Rate of serious injuries, Number of non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious
injuries. Gomez mentioned that these targets will be integrated into the GIAMPO Long Range
Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
Motion by Peterson to approve the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures, seconded by
O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Update on the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
Gomez provided a progress update on the Long Range Transportation Plan, which consisted of
an August 5, 2019 kickoff meeting, bi-weekly conference calls with the consultant and MPO/City
staff, evaluation and draft documentation of existing system performance, and outreach/
performance efforts. The next public meeting is scheduled on May 14, 2020 from 4-6pm at the
Grand Island Library.
Grand Island- Hastings- Kearney Intercity Bus Feasibility Study
This item was pulled from the agenda, after publication.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on May 26, 2020 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice-Chair Quandt adjourned the meeting at 4:34 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item E1
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021-2025
Transportation Improvement Program
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
May 26, 2020
ISSUE
VOTE: FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2021-2025 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 2021-2025.
The FY 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 TIP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption. The Draft FY 2021-2025 was
made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 14, 2020 to May 15, 2020. No
public comments were received.
The FY 2021-2025 TIP is financially constrained, and it is consistent with the Long Range
Transportation Plan.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the Draft FY 2021-2025 on April 13, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the FY 2021-2025 TIP.
STAFF CONTACT
Andres Gomez
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Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2021 – 2025
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.
2021-2025 TIP – Approved on May 2020 by the GIAMPO Policy Board (Resolution 2020-1)
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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 ................................................................ 8
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 ........................................................................................................................... 10
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Infrastructure ................................................................................................................. 10
System Performance ....................................................................................................... 11
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
Mitch Nickerson, 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
Kyle Schneweis, Director Nebraska Department of Transportation
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Joseph Werning, Division Administrator FHWA Nebraska Division (Ex-Facto)
Mokhtee Ahmad, Regional Administrator FTA Region VII (Ex-Facto)
Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee
Voting
Jerom Janulewicz, 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 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 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. 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 and three (3) projects to widen sections
of North Road and a (1) Planning and Environmental on Broadwell Ave./ UPRR.
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Public Transportation Project Prioritization Process
Public transportation projects are funded with a mix of local, state, and federal funds. The public
transportation element of the TIP includes projects for the City of Grand Island’s Transit Program
that collectively constitutes the Program of Projects (POP) for the City of Grand Island’s Transit
Program. Approval of the TIP includes the approval of the POP for the City of Grand Island’s
Transit Program. The public involvement procedures used for TIP development and amendments
are used to satisfy the POP requirements for FTA Section 5307 (urban) funding.
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
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period. The public comments are summarized, including how the comments were addressed, and
incorporated in the TIP. The GIAMPO Policy Board reviews, approves, and submits the TIP to
NDOT for inclusion in the STIP.
Annual Listing of Projects
Pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134(j)(7)(B) and 49 U.S.C. 5303(c)(5)(B), the MPO has
published an annual listing of projects for which federal funds have been obligated in the
preceding year. These are listed in the TIP by jurisdiction within each section. The published
document is available for public review from the MPO and on the MPO website under the TIP
Section.
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.
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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
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 2020) safety performance targets set in
August 2019. 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.
Performance Measure Target
Number of Fatalities 239
Rate of Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles
traveled (VMT)
1.14
Number of Serious Injuries 1,442
Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT 6.8
Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Non-
motorized Serious Injuries
133
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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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-
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
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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:
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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Project costs: Projects in which the federal-aid and/or AC amount has been changed by
less than 20% or $2 million, whichever is greater, can be processed with an
administrative modification. For purposes of this calculation federal-aid and AC amounts
will be combined.
Additions/Deletions: Projects or phases of projects added to group listings explained
earlier will be processed as administrative modifications.
Schedule changes: Changes in schedules to projects which are included in the first four
years of the TIP/STIP will be considered administrative modifications
Funding sources: Redistribution of federal funding or AC among funding sources already
listed with the project can be done with an administrative modification.
Scope and termini changes: Minor changes to project scope and termini changes of less
than 0.25 mi. can be made with an administrative modification. Project termini not
consistent with the Long Range Transportation will require an amendment.
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Federal Highway Administration 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)$11,488 $4,070 $0 $0 $0 $15,558
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) $3,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,500
Earmark (EM) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $7,712 $21,387 $0 $0 $0 $29,099
City of Grand Island $15,228 $13,566 $1,800 $0 $0 $30,594
$37,928 $39,023 $1,800 $0 $0 $78,751
Federal Transit Administration 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Section 5307 $497 $639 $11,938 $554 $0 $13,628
Section 5311 $20 $26 $622 $23 $0 $691
Section 5339 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Department of Transportation $9 $9 $84 $9 $0 $111
City of Grand Island $374 $395 $3,226 $388 $0 $4,383
Hall County $9 $9 $84 $9 $0 $111
$909 $1,078 $15,955 $983 $0 $18,925
NOTE: The financial table above illustrates the identified funding for the projects included in the tables for FY
2021‐2025.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2021‐2025
Financial Constraint Projects
($1,000's)
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2016‐004State ID:41704Project #:S‐30‐4(1046)Project Name:US‐281 West, Grand IslandDescription4 lane divided roadway on new alignmentHWY: US‐30Length (SLM): 3.7Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2020Local Grand Island$1912020State NDOT$2,1262021Local Grand Island$5082021State NDOT$3,8632022Local Grand Island$2,1992022State NDOT$20,369Total Project Estimate$29,256Notes:PE in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PELocation: US‐30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4 mi west of US‐281. Begin RP ‐ 308.84PhasePEROWROWCONST/CECONST/CE______________________A-2 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 29 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2016‐008State ID:42776Project #:NH‐30‐4(162)Project Name:In Grand Island BridgesDescriptionHWY: US‐30Length (SLM): 0.4Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019State NDOT$2802020State NDOT$272021Local Grand Island$1702021Federal NHPP$3,6362021State NDOT$899Total Project Estimate$5,012Notes:PE in YOE 2019 and ROW in YOE 2020 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 ‐ 313.66PEROWCONST/CECONST/CEPhaseCONST/CE3‐bridge repair/overlays, sealing, approach slabs, mill, resurface roadway______________________A-3 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 30 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2018‐001State ID:42787Project #:NH‐2‐4(112)Project Name:Cairo ‐ Grand IslandDescriptionResurfacingHWY: N‐2Length (SLM): 12.5Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019State NDOT$992020State NDOT$102021Local Grand Island$1992021Federal NHPP$7,8522021State NDOT$1,802Total Project Estimate$9,961Notes:PE in YOE 2019 and ROW in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.CONST/CECONST/CELocation: N‐2 from Cairo southeast to US‐281 in Grand Island, RP ‐ 343.73PhasePEROWCONST/CE______________________A-4 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 31 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2020‐001State ID:42819Project #:NH‐34‐4(134)Project Name:In Grand Island & South (SB)DescriptionResurfacingHWY: US‐34Length (SLM): 5.4Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2021State NDOT$742022Federal NHPP$4,0702022State NDOT$1,018Total Project Estimate$5,162Notes:Project is in progress.CONST/CELocation: US‐34 from 2.2 mi south of Grand Island north to N Jct US‐281 / W Jct N‐2, RP ‐ 226.74PhasePECONST/CE______________________A-5 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 32 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2020‐002State ID:42891Project #:MISC‐40(65)Project Name:District 4 Wetland BankDescriptionHWY:Length (SLM): 0.0Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2020State NDOT$2302021State NDOT$898Total Project Estimate$1,128Notes:PE in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.Survey, design, construct and monitor a wetland mitigation siteLocation: Adjacent to existing Mormon Island Mitigation Bank, RP ‐ 0.00PhasePECONST/CE______________________A-6| PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 33 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2020‐003State ID:42894Project #:ELEC‐80‐6(1047)Project Name:West Grand Island InterchangeDescriptionHWY: I‐80Length (SLM): 1.5Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019State NDOT$32020State NDOT$657Total Project Estimate$660Notes:PE in YOE 2019 and CONST/ CE in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.CONST/CEBuild new high mast lighting towers, install buried cable & control boxesLocation: I‐80 at the Grand Island Interchange, RP ‐ 311.50PhasePE______________________A-7 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 34 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2020‐2024State Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐008State ID:42911Project #:HSIP‐80‐7(170) Project Name:Grand Island Area BridgesDescriptionHWY: I‐80Length (SLM): 4.52Project Sponsor: NDOTDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2020PE State NDOT$82021Const/CEState NDOT$1762021Const/CEFederal HSIP$1,585Total Project Estimate$1,770Notes: PE in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.Add High Friction Surface Treatment to bridges and Horizontal curves on I80Location: (13)Bridges on I80 near the Grand Island InterchangePhase______________________A-8 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 35 / 92
Status of Previous Years for State Agency Sponsored ProjectsProject Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE PhaseFunding DescriptionEstimate ($1,000) Status2020 PE Grand Island $1912020 PE NDOT $2,1262021 ROW Grand Island $5082021 ROW NDOT $3,8632022 CONST/CE Grand Island $2,1992022 CONST/CE NDOT $20,3692019 PE NDOT $2802020 ROW NDOT $272021 CONST/CE Grand Island $1702021 CONST/CE NHPP $3,6352021 CONST/CE NDOT $8992019 PE NDOT $992020 ROW NDOT $102021 CONST/CE Grand Island $1992021 CONST/CE NHPP $7,8522021 CONST/CE NDOT $1,8022021 PE NDOT $742022 CONST/CE NHPP $4,0702022 CONST/CE NDOT $1,0182020 PE NDOT $2302021 CONST/CE NDOT $8982019 PE NDOT $32020 CONST/CE NDOT $6572020 PE NDOT $82021 Const/CE NDOT $1762021 Const/CE HSIP $1,585Project currently scheduled for 4/30/20 lettingNDOT2020‐005 Grand Island Area Bridges(13)Bridges on I80 near the Grand Island InterchangeAdd High Friction Surface Treatment to bridges and Horizontal curves on I80Project currently scheduled for a 2/25/21 letting2020‐003 West Grand Island Interchange I‐80 at the Grand Island Interchange, RP ‐ 311.50Build new high mast lighting towers, install buried cable & control boxesNDOTProject currently scheduled for 8/25/22 lettingNDOT2020‐002 District 4 Wetland BankAdjacent to existing Mormon Island Mitigation Bank, RP ‐ 0.00Survey, design, construct and monitor a wetland mitigation siteProject currently scheduled for 10/29/20 letting2020‐001 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 ‐ 226.74ResurfacingNDOTNDOTNDOT 2016‐004 US‐281 West, Grand IslandUS‐30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4 mi west of US‐281. Begin RP ‐ 308.642018‐001 Cairo ‐ Grand IslandNDOT 2016‐008 In Grand Island BridgesThree US‐30 Bridges in Grand Island (Jct US‐30/US‐281/N‐2 bridge and from Old Lincoln Hwy to Grant St), RP ‐ 313.663‐bridge repair/overlays, sealing, approach slabs, mill, resurface roadwayN‐2 from Cairo southeast to US‐281 in Grand Island, RP ‐ 343.73ResurfacingProject is scheduled for a 8/26/21 lettingProject scheduled for a FY 2022 letting depending on funding availabilityProject has been delivered to conltracts and is currently scheduled for a 8/26/21 letting4 lane divided roadway on new alignment______________________ A‐9 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 36 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2018‐003State ID:42863Project #:HSIP‐5409(3)Project Name:5‐Points Intersection ImprovementsDescriptionIntersection Improvements (Roundabout)HWY: Broadwell AvenueLength (SLM): 0.4Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$802019Federal HSIP$3182020Local Grand Island$1012020Federal HSIP$4062021Local Grand Island$4792021Federal HSIP$1,914Total Project Estimate$3,298Notes:PE in YOE 2019 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PhaseLocation: Broadwell Avenue, State Street, and Eddy Street intersectionCONST/CEROWCONST/CEPEPEROW______________________ A‐10 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 37 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2020‐004State ID: Project #: Project Name:Old Potash Highway ImprovementsDescriptionHWY: Old Potash HighwayLength (SLM): 1.8Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$1,7132020Local Grand Island$2,0802021Local Grand Island$9,1622022Local Grand Island$4,975Total Project Estimate$17,930Notes:PE in YOE 2019 and 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.CONST/CEPhasePEROWCONST/CEWidening and Intersection Improvements, including an extension of Claude RoadLocation: Old Potash Highway from North Road to Webb Road and Claude Road from Old Potash Highway to Faidley Ave______________________ A‐11 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 38 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐004State ID: Project #: Project Name:Broadwell Ave./ UPRR ‐ Planning & EnvironmentalDescriptionHWY: Broadwell AvenueLength (SLM): 1.0Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$882020Local Grand Island$2842021Local Grand Island$40Total Project Estimate$412Notes:Planning in YOE 2019 and 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PhasePlanningPlanningPlanningBroadwell Ave./ UPRR ‐ Planning & Environmental Study.Location: Broadwell Ave. ‐ Faidley Ave. to Anna St.______________________ A‐12 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 39 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐005State ID: Project #: Project Name:North Road Improv. ‐ Highway 2 to Capital AveDescriptionHWY: North RoadLength (SLM): .75Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$4732019Local Grand Island$402020Local Grand Island$2882020Local Grand Island$2,8352021Local Grand Island$512021Local Grand Island$500Total Project Estimate$4,188Notes:PE and ROW in YOE 2019 and PE and Construction in YOE 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PhaseCurb and gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage improvements.Location: North ‐ Highway 2 to Capital Ave.PECONST/CEPEROWCONST/CEPE______________________ A‐13 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 40 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐006State ID: Project #: Project Name:North Road Improv. ‐ Capital Ave. to 13th St.DescriptionHWY: North RoadLength (SLM): 1.0Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$1002020Local Grand Island$2002020Local Grand Island$802021Local Grand Island$6362021Local Grand Island$2,8542022Local Grand Island$2,854Total Project Estimate$6,724Notes:YOE 2019 and 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PECONST/CEROWCONST/CEPhasePEPECurb and gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage improvements.Location: North ‐ Capital Ave. to 13th St.______________________ A‐14 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 41 / 92
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for 2020‐2024Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐007State ID: Project #: Project Name:North Road Improv. ‐ 13th St. to Old Potash HWYDescriptionHWY: North RoadLength (SLM): 1.0Project Sponsor: Grand IslandDistrict #: 4A/Q Status: ExemptYOEFund TypeFund DescriptionEstimate ($1,000)2019Local Grand Island$902020Local Grand Island$1002021Local Grand Island$5302021Local Grand Island$1002022Local Grand Island$5382022Local Grand Island$3,0002023Local Grand Island$1,800Total Project Estimate$6,158Notes:YOE 2019 and 2020 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.PEPEPECONST/CEROWPECONST/CEPhaseCurb and gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage improvements.Location: North ‐ 13th St. to Old Potash HWY______________________ A‐15 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 42 / 92
Status of Previous Years for Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsProject Sponsor TIP ID Project NameLocationDescriptionYOE PhaseFunding DescriptionFederal ($1,000) Status2017 PE Grand Island $162017 PE HSIP $1442018 CONST/CE Grand Island $1,1152018 CONST/CE HSIP $1242019 PE Grand Island $802019 PE HSIP $3182020 ROW Grand Island $1012020 ROW HSIP $4062021 CONST/CE Grand Island $4792021 CONST/CE HSIP $1,914Grand IslandLetting was scheduled for September 30, 2021Intersection ImprovementsBroadwell Avenue, State Street, and Eddy Street intersection5‐Points Intersection Improvements2018‐003Construction Completed on October 2019Grand Island 2016‐010 Grand Island ‐ Stolley Park ReconfigurationFrom Webb Road to S. Locust StreetReconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3, 4, and 5 lane sections ‐ FHWA Road Diet Initiative______________________ A‐16 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 43 / 92
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TIP #:2021‐001State ID:N/AProject Name:Operations ‐ Urban Transit Operating AssistanceLength (SLM):N/AProject #: Project Sponsor:Grand IslandDistrict #:4A/Q Status:ExemptHWY:N/ALocation:Grand Island Urbanized AreaYOEPhaseFund TypeEstimate ($1,000)Description:2021 OPR Federal 5307$4972021 OPR LocalGrand island$374*2022 OPR Federal 5307$5992022 OPR LocalGrand island$385*2023 OPR Federal 5307$5382023 OPR LocalGrand island$376*2024 OPR Federal 5307$5542024 OPR Federal Grand island$388*Total Project Estimate$3,711Notes:* This amount is subject to decrease because the City of Grand Island may receive state funds from the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program.(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2021‐2025Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsFund DescriptionYOE 2021: FTA 5307 ‐ $497 (Operating ‐ $304, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $36, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $157) and Local ‐ $374 (Operating ‐ $304, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $9, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $61).YOE 2022: FTA 5307 ‐ $599 (Operating ‐ $313, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $37, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $249) and Local ‐ $385 (Operating ‐ $313, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $9, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $62)YOE 2023: FTA 5307 ‐ $538 (Operating ‐ $323, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $38, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $177) and Local ‐ $376 (Operating ‐ $323, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $10, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $44)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 2024: FTA 5307 ‐ $554 (Operating ‐ $348, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $39, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $167) and Local ‐ $388 (Operating ‐ $336, Bus Support Equipment/Facilities ‐ $10, Other Capital Items (Bus) ‐ $42)______________________ B‐2 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 45 / 92
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2021‐2025Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐002State ID:N/AProject Name:Operations ‐ Rural Transit Operating AssistanceLength (SLM):N/AProject #:2018‐005Project Sponsor:Hall CountyDistrict #:4A/Q Status:ExemptHWY:N/ALocation:Areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized Area in Hall CountyYOEPhaseFund TypeEstimate ($1,000)Description:2021 OPR Federal 5311$202021 OPR StateNDOT$92021 OPR LocalHall County$92022 OPR Federal 5311$262022 OPR StateNDOT$92022 OPR LocalHall County$92023 OPR Federal 5311$222023 OPR StateNDOT$92023 OPR LocalHall County$92024 OPR Federal 5311$232024 OPR StateNDOT$92024 OPR LocalHall County$9Total Project Estimate$164Notes:Fund DescriptionOperating assistance for transit services in areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized Area______________________ B‐3 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 46 / 92
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationTransportation Improvement Program for FY 2021‐2025Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsTIP #:2021‐003State ID:N/AProject Name:Transit FacilityLength (SLM):N/AProject #: Project Sponsor:Grand IslandDistrict #:4A/Q Status:ExemptHWY:N/ALocation:Grand Island Urbanized AreaYOEPhaseFund TypeEstimate ($1,000)Description:2021 PLANNING Federal 5307$02021 PLANNING LocalGrand Island$02022 DESIGN Federal 5307$402022 DESIGN LocalGrand Island$102023 CAP Federal 5307$11,4002023 CAP LocalGrand Island$2,8502023 CAP Federal 5311$6002023 CAP StateNDOT$752023 CAP LocalHall County$75Total Project Estimate$15,050Notes:Fund DescriptionFacility planning and acquisition of facility for transit operations and vehicle storage______________________ B‐4 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 47 / 92
Status of Previous Years for Local Agency Sponsored ProjectsProject Sponsor TIP ID Project NameLocationDescriptionYOE PhaseFunding DescriptionFederal ($1,000) Status2021 OPR 5307 $4972021 OPR Grand island $3742022 OPR 5307 $5992022 OPR Grand island $3852023 OPR 5307 $5382023 OPR Grand island $3762024 OPR 5307 $5542024 OPR Grand island $3882021 OPR 5311 $202021 OPR NDOT $92021 OPR Hall County $92022 OPR 5311 $262022 OPR NDOT $92022 OPR Hall County $92023 OPR 5311 $222023 OPR NDOT $92023 OPR Hall County $92024 OPR 5311 $232024 OPR NDOT $92024 OPR Hall County $92021 PLANNING 5307 $02021 PLANNING Grand Island $02022 DESIGN 5307 $402022 DESIGN Grand Island $102023 CAP 5307 $11,4002023 CAP Grand Island $2,8502023 CAP 5311 $6002023 CAP NDOT $752023 CAP Hall County $75Grand Island Urbanized Area Facility planning and acquisition of facility for transit operations and vehicle storageEstimate added for YOE 2021 ‐ 2023Grand Island 2021‐003 Transit FacilityEstimate revised for YOE 2021. Estimate added for YOE 2022 ‐2024.Grand Island 2021‐001 Operations ‐ Urban Transit Operating AssistanceGrand Island Urbanized Area Operating assistance for transit services in the Grand Island Urbanized AreaEstimate revised for YOE 2021. Estimate added for YOE 2022 ‐2024.Grand Island 2021‐002 Operations ‐ Rural Transit Operating AssistanceAreas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized Area in Hall CountyOperating assistance for transit services in areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized Area______________________ B‐5 | PageGrand IslandRegular Session - 5/26/2020Page 48 / 92
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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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Public Works Department
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
April 14, 2020
Re: Public Comment Period—“DRAFT” Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Transportation
Improvement Program
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) has released the
“DRAFT” Fiscal Years 2021-2025 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 2025. 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 2021-2025 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 15,
2020.
Written comments on the “DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 TIP should be submitted to Andres
Gomez, MPO Program Manager at Public Works Department, P.O. Box 1968, Grand
Island, NE 68802 or by email at andyg@grand-island.com, and will be accepted if
received on or before May 15, 2020.
Questions concerning the “DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 TIP should be directed to Andres
Gomez by phone at 308-389-0273 or by email at andyg@grand-island.com.
Sincerely,
Andres Gomez
MPO Program Manager
Enclosure: “DRAFT” FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
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Public Comment Period
A 30-day public comment period was held from April 14, 2020 to May 15, 2020.
No public comments were received.
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
April 13, 2020 at 10:00 am
Grand Island City Hall – Council Chambers
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
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island, City Administrator Absent
Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present
Steve Riehle, Hall County Public Works Director Absent
Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Craig Wacker, NDOT Highway Planning Manager Absent
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Present
Mike Olson, Central Nebraska Regional Airport Present
Charley Falmlen, City of Grand Island Transit Program Manager Present
Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
Andres Gomez, 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 Present
Brian Schultz, 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
Stacy Nonhof, City of Grand Island, City Attorney (interim) Present
Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Present
Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. Absent
Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Present
Mark Bechtel, FTA, Community Planner Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA, Region VII Absent
Eva Steinman, FTA, Region VII Community Planner Absent
Kaine McClelland, NDOT, State Modeler Absent
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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Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the February 10, 2020 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2020 meeting, seconded by Olson.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Gomez notified TAC the FY 2021-2025 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 2021-2025. 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 Collins to approve recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation
Improvement Program, with Wahlgren seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Gomez 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 Olson to approve recommendation of MPO Self-Certification, with Falmlen seconding.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
Gomez apprised the committee that the FY 2010 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.
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Motioned by Falmlen to approve recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work
Program, with Collins seconding. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the TAC will be on June 8, 2020 at 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:28 am.
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Adopting the FY 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 for the Grand
Metropolitan Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the projects included in the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 TIP are consistent
with the Long Range Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 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 26, 2020.
By: Attest:
______________________________ ______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Adopting the FY 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 for the Grand
Metropolitan Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the projects included in the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 TIP are consistent
with the Long Range Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 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 26, 2020.
By: Attest:
______________________________ ______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item E2
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E2
May 26, 2020
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 2021-2025 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 13, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve MPO Self-Certification.
STAFF CONTACT
Andres Gomez
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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. 2020-2
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 26, 2020. By: Attest:
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning
Work Program
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E3
May 26, 2020
ISSUE
VOTE: FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
BACKGROUND
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) staff has prepared the
FY 2021 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 2021 UPWP be released for
public review and comment prior to Policy Board adoption. The Draft FY 2021 UPWP was
made available for a 15-day public comment period from April 14, 2019 to April 30, 2019. No
public comments were received.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
The FY 2021 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 2021 UPWP on April 13, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the FY 2021 UPWP.
STAFF CONTACT
Andres Gomez
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2021 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.
APPROVED ON MAY 26, 2021 BY THE GIAMPO POLICY BOARD (RESOLUTION 2020-3)
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2021
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: Mitch Nickerson, 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: Jerom Janulewicz, 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: Jerome Janulewicz
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
Grand Island Street Superintendent: Shannon Callahan
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 2021 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 2021 (July 1, 2020 to June 30,
2021). 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 2020 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 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and FY 2021 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 2020
safety performance measures
Initiated the process to update the Travel Demand Model and Long Range Transportation Plan
Prepared a “DRAFT” Limited English Proficiency Plan
Continued development and maintenance of planning data repository/GIS datasets
MPO FY 2021 Work Elements
The following pages detail the work elements that GIAMPO will undertake in FY 2021. 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 2020 UPWP
• Developed the FY 2021 UPWP
• Prepared quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests to NDOT
Activities:
• Maintain the FY 2021 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 2022 UPWP and budget
• Finalize and adopt the FY 2022 UPWP and budget
Work Products:
o Monitoring the FY 2021 UPWP and budget
o Quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests
o Amendments and administration modifications to the FY 2021 UPWP as needed
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o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2022 UPWP
o Annual “FINAL” FY 2022 UPWP
Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Quarterly Progress Reports and Reimbursement Requests $ 2,476.40 Quarterly
FY 2021 UPWP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,857.30 Ongoing
“DRAFT” FY 2022 UPWP $ 5,571.90 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2022 UPWP $ 1,238.20 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. manage funding streams and budget) $ 1,238.20 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 12,382.00
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 2020-2024 TIP
• Developed the FY 2021-2025 TIP
• Prepared the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2019
Activities:
• Develop the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2020
• Work with the City of Grand Island staff in developing the City’s one and six street improvement plan for
2021
• Monitor the status of projects in the FY 2021-2025 TIP
• Maintain, revise, and amend the FY 2021-2025 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 2022-2026 TIP, which includes the self-certification of the MPO Planning
Process
• Finalize and adopt the FY 2022-2026 TIP
Work Products:
o Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2020
o Amendments and administrative modifications to the FY 2021-2025 TIP as needed
o “DRAFT” FY 2022-2026 TIP
o “FINAL” FY 2022-2026 TIP
Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2020 $ 541.71 2nd Quarter
FY 2021-2025 TIP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,083.43 Ongoing
Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Street Improvement Plan $ 1,083.43 2nd Quarter
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“DRAFT” FY 2022-2026 TIP $ 5,417.13 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2022-2026 TIP $ 1,625.14 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. monitor the FY 2021-2025 TIP) $ 1,083.43 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $ 10,834.25
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
• 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 $ 1,857.30 Ongoing
Current PPP Review $ 928.65 Ongoing
“DRAFT” PPP Update $ 2,785.95 3rd/4th Quarters
Website Development/Maintenance $ 1,857.30 Ongoing
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MPO Education $ 928.65 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. public notices) $ 928.65 Ongoing
Other Direct (i.e. advertising) $ 1,500.00
Total Budget $ 10,786.50
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 2020 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 2018
• Prepared maps for FY 2021-2025 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
Budget - 235 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 2,909.77 Ongoing
Data Collection $ 2,909.77 Ongoing
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Planning Database Repository/GIS Datasets and Mapping $ 5,092.10 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. grant preparation) $ 3,637.21 Ongoing
Other Direct (vehicle and bike/ped traffic counting
equipment and supplies) $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 15,048.85
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 working on the LRTP, Travel Demand Model, and Public Engagement
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
o Adopt the 2045 LRTP
Budget - 595 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Amendment and/or Revisions to the Current LRTP $ 7,367.29 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model & LRTP Update – GIAMPO Staff $ 27,627.34 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. NDOT LRTP) $ 1,841.82 Ongoing
Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update – Professional
Services $ 87,613.38 Ongoing
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Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $124,449.83
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 2021-2025 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 2022 UPWP and FY 2022-2026 TIP
• Coordinate transit-related amendments/revisions to the FY 2021 UPWP, FY 2021-2025 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 2022 UPWP and FY 2022-2026 TIP
Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 541.71 4th Quarter
Transit Elements of UPWP and TIP $ 2,708.56 3rd/4th Quarters
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Data Collection and Analysis $ 3,791.99 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. transit-relating meetings) $ 3,791.99 Ongoing
Other Direct (Travel, Training, Misc.) $ 1,000.00 Ongoing
Total Budget $ 11,834.25
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 2020
• Held monthly GIAMPO staff meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting documents
• Attended the Grand Island Resiliency Committee meetings
• Attended the Local Continuum of Care meetings
• Attended Railside Economic Vitality Committee meetings
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
• 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
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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 $ 7,576.17 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and Other Documentation $ 3,788.09 Ongoing
General Administration of GIAMPO $ 13,889.65 Ongoing
$ 25,253.90
Other Direct
Office Expenses – Supplies, Phone, Postage, Misc. $ 2,097.46
Computer Services/Hardware $ 10,300.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $ 1,500.00
Individual or Organizational Membership Fees
with APA, AICP, and AMPO $ 820.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement $ 5,000.00
$ 19,717.46
Total Budget $ 43,971.36
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $230,307.04, during FY 2021.
Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2021 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $114,271.63
Federal Highway Planning funds and $69,974.00 Federal Transit Section 5305 funds for staffing and other
expenses. The City of Grand Island, by agreement, provides at least a 20% match. Total revenue for the MPO
planning program equals $247,111.33.
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NE Federal Grand Island Total
80%20%100%
UPWP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 9,264.00 7,411.20 1,852.80 9,264.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,118.00 2,494.40 623.60 3,118.00
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $12,382.00 $9,905.60 $2,476.40 $12,382.00
TIP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 8,106.00 6,484.80 1,621.20 8,106.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,728.25 2,182.60 545.65 2,728.25
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Transportation Improvement Program $10,834.25 $8,667.40 $2,166.85 $10,834.25
PPP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 150 6,948.00 5,558.40 1,389.60 6,948.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,338.50 1,870.80 467.70 2,338.50
Other Direct 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Total Public Participation Plan $10,786.50 $8,629.20 $2,157.30 $10,786.50
Short Range Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 235 10,885.20 8,708.16 2,177.04 10,885.20
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,663.65 2,930.92 732.73 3,663.65
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Short Range Studies $15,048.85 $12,039.08 $3,009.77 $15,048.85
LRTP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 595 27,560.40 22,048.32 5,512.08 27,560.40
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 9,276.05 7,420.84 1,855.21 9,276.05
Professional Services - Travel Demand Model (TDM)87,613.38 70,090.70 17,522.68 87,613.38
and LRTP Update
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $124,449.83 $99,559.86 $24,889.97 $124,449.83
Transit Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 8,106.00 6,484.80 1,621.20 8,106.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,728.25 2,182.60 545.65 2,728.25
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Transit Planning $11,834.25 $9,467.40 $2,366.85 $11,834.25
Administration/System Management
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 390 18,064.80 14,451.84 3,612.96 18,064.80
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 6,080.10 4,864.08 1,216.02 6,080.10
Direct Labor - Administrative Assistance 25 876.50 701.20 175.30 876.50
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Assistance 232.50 186.00 46.50 232.50
Other Direct Office Expenses 2,097.46 1,677.97 419.49 2,097.46
Computer Services 10,300.00 8,240.00 2,060.00 10,300.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
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 $44,971.36 $35,977.09 $8,994.27 $44,971.36
Category Total
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2021 UPWP
FY 2020 FHWA PL AND FTA 5305 - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Project Number - PLG-1 (57), Control Number - 01001G, Agreement No. - UL1901
Cost Category Est. Work
Hours
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FHWA 2021 Direct Labor FHWA 1770 81,704.90 65,363.92 16,340.98 81,704.90
Fringe/Indirect FHWA 27,437.05 21,949.64 5,487.41 27,437.05
Other Direct (includes Professional Services for TDM & LRTP Update)33,697.59 26,958.07 6,739.52 33,697.59
FHWA FY 2021 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $142,839.54 $114,271.63 $28,567.91 $142,839.54
FTA 2021 Direct Labor FTA 175 8,106.00 6,484.80 1,621.20 8,106.00
Fringe/Indirect FTA 2,728.25 2,182.60 545.65 2,728.25
Other Direct (includes Professional Services for TDM & LRTP Update)76,633.25 61,306.60 15,326.65 76,633.25
FTA FY 2021 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $87,467.50 $69,974.00 $17,493.50 $87,467.50
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Administration - FHWA $142,839.54 $114,271.63 $28,567.91 $142,839.54
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration - FTA $87,467.50 $69,974.00 $17,493.50 $87,467.50
Total FY 2021 UPWP $230,307.04 $184,245.63 $46,061.41 $230,307.04
FHWA Available Revenue *$159,643.83 $127,715.06 $31,928.77 $159,643.83
FTA Available Revenue**$87,467.50 $69,974.00 $17,493.50 $87,467.50
Remaining FHWA Funds $16,804.29 $13,443.43 $3,360.86 $16,804.29
Remaining FTA Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Program Funds Remaining $16,804.29 $13,443.43 $3,360.86 $16,804.29
* FHWA PL Funds:
- FY 2021 Allocation - $127,715.06 (Even distribution - $40,000 and Population based distribution - $74,952.23 and Deobligate FY18 - $12,762.83)
- Carryover from FY 2020 UPWP for TDM and LRTP Update - $0
** FTA Section 5305 Funds:
- FY 2021 Allocation - $31,574
- Note: Carryover from FY 2020 for LRTP Update ($38,400 (FTA) + $9,600 (Local) = $48,000 (Total)
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-3
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 2021, covering the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 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 2021.
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 26, 2020.
By: Attest: ______________________________ ______________________________ Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item E4
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2020 – Third Quarter (January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020)
Work Completed for Second Quarter
• Prepared for the February 4th LRTP visioning public and focus group meetings.
• Launched the 2045 LRTP project website and public opinion survey.
• Posted the LRTP advertisement on Facebook and worked with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
Corporation to encourage the community to attend the public meeting and complete the survey.
• Reviewed the results of the public and focus group meeting and presented some of the results at the February 10th TAC.
• Reviewed the based case travel demand model and land use allocation model assumptions. Reviewed the land use allocation
forecast to year 2045.
• Began planning for the June 1 – 15 online public meeting for the LRTP.
• Developed the Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program.
• Prepared the annual MPO Self-Certification.
• Developed the Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.
• Approved the MPO Targets for Safety Performance Measures.
• 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 11,838$ 4,414$ 4,414$ 37%
Transportation Improvement Program 10,358$ 4,610$ 4,962$ 48%
Public Participation Plan 10,379$ 1,286$ 3,832$ 37%
Short Range Studies 14,410$ 736$ 4,607$ 32%
Long Range Transportation Plan 35,218$ 8,069$ 16,566$ 47%
- Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update (Outside Services) $ 260,000 64,576$ 133,098$ 51%
Transit Planning 11,358$ 2,305$ 5,407$ 48%
Administration 38,507$ 4,302$ 24,107$ 63%
Total 392,068$ 90,297$ 196,993$ 50%
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Regular Session
Item E5
Long Range Transportation Plan Online Meeting
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Within the online public meeting, participants
will be asked to participate in interactive
exercises to provide transportation strategies
and alternatives, which will address future
multi-modal (highway, roads, transit, freight,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities) transportation
needs. The online meeting will take
approximately 10 minutes and feedback will be
used to help guide transportation planning
decisions for the next 25 years.
The 2045 LRTP will result in a 25-year
multi-modal plan that will guide transportation
system decision-making for the Grand Island
area and provides a list of transportation
projects that meet future transportation needs
in the region.
Community input throughout the
development of the 2045 LRTP is critical in
developing a well-rounded plan for the next
25 years. Thank you in advance for your
feedback!
Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, the
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO) is hosting an online
alternatives and strategies development public
meeting for the 2045 Long Range Transportation
Plan (LRTP) starting Monday, June 1 through
Monday, June 15 at:
www.GI2045.com/onlinemeeting
Debido a las restricciones de reuniones públicas por la
COVID-19, la Organización de Planicación
Metropolitana del Área de Grand Island (GIAMPO)
está organizando una reunión pública en línea sobre
el desarrollo de alternativas y estrategias para el Plan
de Transporte a Largo Plazo (LRTP) 2045 a partir del
lunes 1 de junio al lunes 15 de junio en:
www.GI2045.com/esonlinemeeting
En la reunión pública en línea, se pedirá a los
participantes que participen en ejercicios
interactivos para proporcionar estrategias y
alternativas de transporte, que abordarán las
futuras necesidades de transporte multimodal
(autopista, carreteras, tránsito, transporte de
mercancías, bicicletas e instalaciones peatonales).
La reunión en línea llevará unos 10 minutos y los
comentarios se utilizarán para ayudar a orientar las
decisiones de planicación del transporte para los
próximos 25 años.
El LRTP 2045 producirá un plan multimodal de 25
años que guiará la toma de decisiones del sistema
de transporte para el área de Grand Island y
proporcionará una lista de proyectos de transporte
que satisfará las necesidades de transporte futuras
de la región.
Los aportes de la comunidad durante el
desarrollo del LRTP 2045 son fundamentales
para crear un plan sólido para los próximos 25
años. ¡Gracias de antemano por sus comentarios!
¡Ayude a formar el futuro del transporte!
¡Participe en una reunión pública en línea sobre el
desarrollo de alternativas y estrategias!
Help shape the future of transportation!
Participate in an online alternatives and strategies
development public meeting!
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