08-25-2020 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
4:00 pm @ City Hall- Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Roll Call & Introductions
3.Zoom Call Information
4.Approval of Minutes from the May 26, 2020 Policy Board Meeting
5.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 for FY 2021 Unified Planning
Work Program
6.MPO Financial Update
7.Long Range Transportation Plan Update
8.Next Meeting
9.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444 if you require special
accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance).
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item -1
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Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the May 26, 2020 Policy Board Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 26, 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 Present
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 Absent
Wes Wahlgren (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOT District 4 Engineer Absent
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
Stacy Nonhof, City of Grand Island Interim 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 Absent
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Mark Fischer, NDOT Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
Call to Order
Mayor Steele called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken, followed by introductions. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk, assisted Mayor Steele
during the meeting.
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Approval of Minutes from the February 25, 2020 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2020 meeting, seconded by
Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
GIAMPO staff prepared the FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public
review and comment. The TIP was developed in compliance with regulations contained in the
FAST Act, which is the most recent legislation governing the federal transportation program. The
TIP was made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 14, 2020 to May 15, 2020,
with no public comments received.
Motion by Peterson to approve the Final Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement
Program, seconded by O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Gomez informed the Policy Board that compliance with federal requirements regarding the
metropolitan transportation planning process is necessary for the GIAMPO planning area to
continue to receive federal transportation funds. GIAMPO must submit the Certification of
Planning Process to NDOT with the submittal of a new Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP).
Motion by O’Neill to approve the MPO Self-Certification, seconded by Hehnke. Upon roll call
vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
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.
Motion by Hehnke to approve the Final Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program, seconded
by Peterson. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
MPO Financial Update
Gomez provided an update for State Fiscal Year 2020; Third Quarter, which is from January 1,
2020 to March 31, 2020.
Long Range Transportation Plan Online Meeting
Gomez provided information pertaining to the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
online alternatives and strategies development public meeting, which will run June 1 through
June 15, 2020.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on August 25, 2020 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Steele adjourned the meeting at 4:32 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E1
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 for FY
2021 Unified Planning Work Program
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Policy Board Agenda Report Agenda Item No. E1
August 25, 2020
ISSUE
VOTE: Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is to provide the citizens of the
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) and all partnering
governing bodies with an outline of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) planned
work activities for the state fiscal year. The UPWP is a budget document prepared annually,
and it may be amended as priorities and activities change.
The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021 UPWP makes the following changes:
Page 10, Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan, Budget
o Change the cost for the professional services of the Travel Demand Model
and LRTP Update from $87,613.38 to $120,870.44.
Page 13, Total UPWP Budget
o Change the cost of implementing the UPWP from $230,307.04 to
$263,564.10.
o Change the available Federal Highway Planning funds from $114,271.63 to
$151,725.11.
o Change the available Federal Transit Section 5305 funds from $69,974.00 to
$72,569.60.
o Change the total revenue for the MPO planning program from $247,111.33
to $280,368.39.
Pages 14-15, Distribution of Costs by Work Element, LRTP
o The above changes on page 10 are reflected in the Long Range
Transportation Plan work element of the program costs.
o Change Other Direct (includes Professional Services – TDM and LRTP Update)
for FHWA 2021 from $33,697.59 (Federal - $26,958.07 and Grand Island -
$6,739.52) to $63,710.15 (Federal - $50,968.12 and Grand Island -
$12,742.03).
o Change the Grand Total FHWA PL from $142,839.54 (Federal - $114,271.63
and Grand Island - $28,567.91) to $172,852.10 (Federal - $138,281.68 and
Grand Island - $34,570.42).
o Change Other Direct (includes Professional Services – TDM and LRTP Update)
for FTA 2021 from $76,633.25 (Federal - $61,306.60 and Grand Island -
$15,326.65) to $79,877.75 (Federal - $63,902.20 and Grand Island -
$15,975.55).
o Change the Grand Total FTA Section 5305 from $87,467.50 (Federal -
$69,974.00 and Grand Island - $17,493.50) to $90,712.00 (Federal -
$72,569..60 and Grand Island - $18,142.40).
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o Change the Total FY 2021 UPWP from $230,307.04 (Federal - $184,245.63
and Grand Island - $46,061.41) to $263,564.10 (Federal - $210,851.28 and
Grand Island - $52,712.82).
o Change the FHW Available Revenue from $159,643.83 (Federal - $127,715.06
and Grand Island - $31,928.77) to $189,656.39 (Federal - $151,725.11 and
Grand Island - $37,931.28).
o Change the FTA Available Revenue from $87,467.50 (Federal - $69,974.00
and Grand Island - $17,493.50) to $90,712.00 (Federal - $72,569.60 and
Grand Island - $18,142.40).
o Change the FHWA PL Carryover from FY 2020 UPWP for TDM and LRTP
Update - $0 to $24,010.05 (FHWA) + $6,002.51 (Local) = $30,012.56 (Total).
o Change the FTA Section 5305 Carryover from FY 2020 for LRTP Update
($38,400 (FTA) + $9,600 (Local) = $48,000 (Total) to ($40,995.60 (FTA) +
$10,248.90 (Local) = $51,244.50 (Total).
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
GIAMPO’s Public Participation indicates a public comment period of at least 15 days for a
UPWP amendment prior to GIAMPO Policy Board approval. The proposed Amendment No. 1
has been made available for a 15-day public comment period from August 7 to August 24,
2020.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Amendment No. 1 changes the budget for the Long Range Transportation Plan work element
from $87,613.38 to $120,870.44. As a result, the total budget of the FY 2021 UPWP increases
from $230,307.04 to $263,564.10.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The TAC approved the recommendation of Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021 UPWP on
August 10, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.
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.
Draft Amendment NO. 1 (Changes Shown in Red)
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 $ 120, 870.44 Ongoing
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Other Direct $ 0.00
Total Budget $157,706.89
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 $263,564.10, during FY 2021.
Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2021 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $151,725.11
Federal Highway Planning funds and $72,569.60 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 $280,368.39.
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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)120,870.44 96,696.35 24,174.09 120,870.44
and LRTP Update
Other Direct 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $157,706.89 $126,165.51 $31,541.38 $157,706.89
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)63,710.15 50,968.12 12,742.03 63,710.15
FHWA FY 2021 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $172,852.10 $138,281.68 $34,570.42 $172,852.10
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)79,877.75 63,902.20 15,975.55 79,877.75
FTA FY 2021 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $90,712.00 $72,569.60 $18,142.40 $90,712.00
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Administration - FHWA $172,852.10 $138,281.68 $34,570.42 $172,852.10
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration - FTA $90,712.00 $72,569.60 $18,142.40 $90,712.00
Total FY 2021 UPWP $263,564.10 $210,851.28 $52,712.82 $263,564.10
FHWA Available Revenue *$189,656.39 $151,725.11 $37,931.28 $189,656.39
FTA Available Revenue**$90,712.00 $72,569.60 $18,142.40 $90,712.00
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 - $24,010.05 (FHWA) + $6,002.51 = $30,012.56
** FTA Section 5305 Funds:
- FY 2021 Allocation - $31,574
- Carryover from FY 2020 for LRTP Update ($40,995.60 (FTA) + $10,248.90 (Local) = $51,244.50 (Total)
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-4
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Amending the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island
Urbanized Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island
Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, the MPO, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53,
adopted on May 26, 2020, a Unified Planning Work Program (UWP) for Fiscal Year
2021; and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared an amendment to the MPO’s UPWP for Fiscal Year
2021 to revise the budget for the Long Range Transportation Plan work element.
These revisions increases this budget from $87,613.38 to $120,870.44, which results in
increasing the total UPWP budget from $230,307.04 to $263,564.10.
WHEREAS, the amendment has been made available for public comment for a fifteen
(15) day period and has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the MPO, and now requires official approval
from the Policy Board of the MPO; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves and adopts the amendment to the Unified
Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a regularly scheduled meeting held on August 25, 2021.
By: Attest:
______________________________ ______________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E2
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2020 – Fourth Quarter (April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020)
Work Completed for Fourth Quarter
• Developed the Draft FY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program.
• Prepared the annual MPO Self-Certification.
• Developed the Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.
• Planning, preparation and outreach effort for the June online public meeting.
• Posted the LRTP advertisement on Facebook and worked with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
Corporation to encourage the community to participate in the online public meeting.
• Started planning for a September project prioritization online exercise with real projects.
• Reviewed the 2045 land-use and travel demand model input and results.
• Prepared ppt. slides and presented to the Local Continuum of Care committee about the LRTP.
• 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
4th Quarter
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
Total Percent
Expenditure
Unified Planning Work Program 11,838$ 1,373$ 5,787$ 49%
Transportation Improvement Program 10,358$ 1,471$ 6,433$ 62%
Public Participation Plan 10,379$ 2,403$ 6,236$ 60%
Short Range Studies 14,410$ -$ 4,607$ 32%
Long Range Transportation Plan 35,218$ 12,193$ 28,759$ 82%
- Travel Demand Model and LRTP Update (Outside Services) $ 260,000 45,645$ 178,743$ 69%
Transit Planning 11,358$ 5,953$ 11,361$ 100%
Administration 38,507$ 7,176$ 31,283$ 81%
Total 392,068$ 76,214$ 273,207$ 70%
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regular Session
Item E3
Long Range Transportation Plan Update
Staff Contact: Andres Gomez, MPO Program Manager
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LRTP Update
GIAMPO TAC
August 10, 2020
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Agenda
•Future Projections:
•Land Use Growth, 2020-2045
•2045 Traffic Conditions
•LRTP Project List
•Project Prioritization Overview
•Next Steps
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Online Alternatives and Strategies
Meeting
Meeting Objective Collect Public Input on Ideas for Roadway, Bicycle &
Pedestrian, and Public Transit Projects and
Strategies
Meeting Dates June 1 through June 17, 2020
Meeting Attendees 256
Meeting Comments 509
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MPO Area Land Use Growth
•Reviewed a
Combination of Data Sources:
•Historical Population Trends
•Woods and Poole Economics Forecasts
2017 2045 Change
Population 58,756 72,772 +24%
Households 21,769 26,588 +22%
Employment 32,590 41,715 +28%
Retail 4,801 4,829 +1%
Services 14,752 21,562 +46%
Basic 12,011 14,050 +17%
Govt 1,026 1,274 +24%
Avg Household Size 2.70 2.74
Population to Jobs Ratio 1.80 1.74
MPO-Area Socio-Economic Projections
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•Worked with Planning /
Engineering Staff for Allocationof Future Housing and Jobs
Anticipated Household
Growth
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Anticipated Job
Growth
•Worked with Planning /
Engineering Staff for Allocationof Future Housing and Jobs
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2045 Traffic
Forecasts
•Baseline “Existing-plus-Committed” Roadway Network
•Future Operational Issues:
•US 281 corridor between US 34 and Faidley (LOS D/E)
•Capital Ave Broadwell to St Paul Rd (LOS D/E)
•Broadwell Faidley to 3rd
(LOS D)
•Anna St between Broadwell and Adams (LOS D)
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Project List Sources
Future Traffic Operations Results
Other Studies and 2040 LRTP
Online Public Meeting: Project Ideas
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Preliminary Roadway Project List
•Details in Packet
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Preliminary Bike & Pedestrian Project List
•Details in Packet
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Preliminary Transit Projects
•New Transit Operations Building
•Consideration of Flex Route System
•Continue Replacement and Maintenance of Rolling Stock
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Performance-Based Plan: Project
Prioritization
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Goals and Objectives
Goal Area Objectives
System Safety
•Reduce the incidence and rate of crashes
•Reduce severe injury and fatal crashes
•Reduce bicycle and pedestrian crashes
•Maintain safety on transit vehicles
Multi-modal Connectivity
and Accessibility
•Provide improved connections to key destinations across the community
•Reduce regional freight impediments
•Increase the connectivity of the bicycle and pedestrian system
•Continue to provide quality public transit services
Economic Vitality
•Identify transportation strategies that support economic development
projects
•Identify transportation strategies that provide enhanced access to jobs for
low income residents
•Provide active transportation options that promote the health and well-
being of residents
•Provide access to tourist destinations
•Identify how transportation can support affordable housing
•Promote freight connectivity and access
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Goals and Objectives
Goal Area Objectives
System Preservation •Identify sufficient financial resources to maintain all Federal-Aid streets and
bridges in fair or good condition
Environment and System
Resiliency
•Promotes energy conservation, especially for non-renewable energy
sources
•Transportation projects should limit impacts to the natural and build
environment
•Invest in alternative and renewable fuel infrastructure when practical
•Identify strategies to make transportation infrastructure more resilient to
natural and manmade events
Traffic Operations and
System Reliability
•Limit the emergence of recurring congestion
•Improve travel reliability on arterial roadways
•Support high-levels of freight reliability on the state highway system
•Promote development outside of flood prone areas
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Next Steps
•Prioritize Projects
•Develop Fiscally-Constrained Project List
•Draft Plan
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2045 LRTP Schedule
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Thank You!
Questions?
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Roadway Projects
Improvement Type
Access Management
Widen
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Expressway
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Committed Projects
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Table 1. Revised Roadway Project List, 2045 LRTP (07.24.2020)
Project Id Improvement Type Improvement Description
1 Intersection Control Intersection geometric improvements, long term communications and signal
upgrades. Include advanced warning for rural intersections for northbound traffic.
2 Widen 3-lane Urban Section on 13th St from Independence Ave to North Ave. Roundabout
at the intersection of Independence and 13th St.
3 Widen 3-lane Urban section on Capital Ave between North Ave and Creek.
4 New Corridor Claude Avenue Extension, Faidley to State.
5 Intersection Control Roundabouts or other intersection improvements. Lower volumes. Discuss with Hall
County. Potential Vision Project.
6 Intersection Control Advanced warning for rural intersections - consistent between Stuhr and Shady
Bend intersections. Discuss with NDOT.
7 Grade Separation Broadwell / UPRR grade separation. Might be plans in the works with BNSF.
8 Grade Separation Broadwell / BNSF grade separation and adjacent intersection improvements.
9 Intersection Control Reconstruct Locust with improved access management, potential signal
communications and cabinet upgrades.
10 Access Management Medians for access control at Diers and Driveways. Coordinate with Claude Ave
Extension, provide roundabout at Claude / State.
11 Access Management Medians for access control at Diers and Driveways. Coordinate with Claude Ave
Extension, provide roundabout at Claude / 13th.
12 Access Management Medians for access control at Diers and Driveways. Coordinate with Claude Ave
Extension, provide roundabout at Claude / Faidley.
13 Widen 4-lane divided section between Faidley and grade separation project. Alternative
improvements would be acess control through this section.
14 Widen Restripe / remove on-street parking for 3-Lane section between grade separation
project and Anna.
15 New Corridor Broadwell Avenue extension between Anna and Adams. Widen Fonner Park Rd
between Adams and Sylvan.
16 Widen 3-Lane Urban Section between Broadwell and Sky Park. Higher priority phase is
Broadwell to St Paul.
17 Intersection Control EB Advanced warning for rural intersections - approaching Claude and US 281.
Discuss with NDOT.
18 Widen 3-Lane Urban Section. Likely not needed if East Bypass is implemented.
19 Intersection Control Intersection improvments (left turn lanes) at Hwy 34 / Wortmann (College
entrance). Re-evaluate need if East Bypass is implemented.
20 Grade Separation Stuhr Road / Sky Park grade separation from UPRR. Not needed if East Bypass is
implemented.
21 New Corridor US 30 Bypass of Alda, consistent with Alda Comprehensive Plan. Discuss with NDOT.
22 Intersection Control Intersection improvements or 3-lane section for State St between Broadwell and
Lafayette. Potential for school safety.
23 New Expressway East Bypass - would be an NDOT project. Planning included in Build Nebraska Act.
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Current Trails
Existing Trail
LRTP-Proposed Bike / Ped Projects
Curb Extensions
Pedestrian Crossing
Trail
Bike / Ped Plan Projects
Advisory Bike Lanes
Future Local Connections
Gravel Roads/Proposed Trail
Proposed Trails
Study Corridor
On-Street Route
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Table 2. Revised Bicycle and Pedestrian Project List, 2045 LRTP (07.29.2020)
Project Id Improvement Type Improvement Description
1 Trail John Brownell Trail to JBS Connection. Potential short-term
implementation.
2 Pedestrian Crossing Consider mid-block crossing improvements at 2nd and
Washington, including median, cross-walk and refuge.
3 Trail Capital Ave Trail to Eagle Scout Park Connection
4 Trail Connection between Shoemaker Trail and St Joe / Riverway Trail
(college, med center, and Stuhr Museum).
5 Trail Mormon Island Trail
6 Trail Riverway Trail to Stuhr Rd Connection
7 Pedestrian Crossing Improve pedestrian crossings as cross-streets are reconstructed.
8 Curb Extensions Downtown curb extensions with major redevelopment projects
9 Trail Independence to Northwest High Trail
10 Trail US 281 South Trail
12 Trail NW High School to State Street Trail Connection
13 Trail Fonner Park to Beltline Trail
14 Pedestrian Crossing Lincoln Ave - John Brownell Trail Crossing Warning Signage
15 Trail Extend John Brownell Trail into Downtown
16 Pedestrian Crossing Traffic calming on Koenig near Wasmer School
18 Trail Augustine Park - Gates School - Buechler Park Trail
20 Pedestrian Crossing Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing at Trail
22 Pedestrian Crossing Enhanced pedestrian crossing to water park
24 Trail Stolley Park Trail
25 Trail Stolley Park to LE Ray Park Trail
26 Trail LE Ray to Riverway Trail Connection via Blaine Ave
27 Pedestrian Crossing Crossing Over Rail Spur and Spillway
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