08-08-2022 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
10:00 am @ 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
3.Approval of Minutes from the June 13, 2022 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
4.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY 2023 Unified Planning
Work Program
5.Approval of Changes tot he Non-Motorized Subcommittee of Technical Advisory Committee
6.Report on the Nebraska Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan
7.Report on the Comprehensive Plan Update
8.Next Meeting
9.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5455 if you require special
accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance). Para
asistencia en español, por favor enviar un correo electrónico a giampo@grand-island.com.”
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the June 13, 2022 Technical Advisory
Committee Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
June 13, 2022 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, Interim Public Works Director Present
VACANT, City of Grand Island, Public Works Director Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island, City Administrator Present
Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present
Don Robb, Hall County Public Works Director Present
Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOT District 4 Engineer Present
Craig Wacker, NDOT Highway Planning Manager Present
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent
Mike Olson, Central Nebraska Regional Airport Absent
Charley Falmlen, City of Grand Island Transit Program Manager Present
Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island, MPO Program Manager Present
Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island, Street Superintendent Absent
Patrick Brown, City of Grand Island, Finance Director Present
Brian Schultz, City of Grand Island, Asst. Finance Director Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island, Public Works Admin Coordinator Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island, Project Manager Present
Stacy Nonhof, City of Grand Island, City Attorney (interim) Present
Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Absent
Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. Present
Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA, Community Planner Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA, Region VII Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA, Region VII Community Planner Absent
Gerri Doyle, FTA, Region VII 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 10:01 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Don Robb was introduced as the new Hall County Public Works Director.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the April 11, 2022 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2022 meeting, seconded by Janulewicz.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Ratification of Action Items from the October 18, 2021 and April 11, 2022 Technical Advisory
Committee Meetings
Zafft informed the Committee that Article IV of the GIAMPO TAC bylaws specifies the Hall County
Public Works Director as one of the 11 voting members of the TAC. Steve Riehle attended the
October 18, 2021 and April 11, 2022 TAC meetings and voted as the Hall County Public Works
Director even though he was no longer in this position prior to the October 18th meeting. A
ratification is needed by the TAC on the approval of action items from these TAC meetings because
Riehle was not a TAC voting member. It was noted that a quorum would have occurred without
Riehle in attendance and all action items had all aye votes.
Motion by Janulewicz to ratify action items from the October 18, 2021 and April 11, 2022 Technical
Advisory Committee meetings, seconded by Wahlgren. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Election of Vice-Chair
Zafft notified TAC that a new election of Vice-Chair is needed for calendar year 2022 due to Riehle not
being a TAC voting member at the April 11, 2022 meeting, in which he was nominated and voted in.
With no nominations from the floor Kurz nominated himself as Vice-Chair.
Motion by Robb to approve Kurz as the Vice-Chair, seconded by Wahlgren. Upon voice vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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Transit Development Plan Update
Jason Carbee of HDR, presented an update on the Transit Development Plan (TDP) (also known as GO
GI Transit). This update included the project background, baseline conditions, scenario analysis, and
next steps. The TDP is a study to help plan for the future of public transit in Grand Island and Hall
County. The TDP has wrapped up the current service analysis and developed future potential options
based on current and anticipated use. The goal is to develop an implementable, fundable plan for the
next 10 to 20 years. The current schedule is to complete the TDP in November 2022. Carbee
discussed key findings of the baseline relating to the peer transit analysis, December focus group
feedback, and survey. Carbee reviewed the annual ridership, annual operating costs and operating
cost per trip of the baseline and three scenarios. The next steps are scenario feedback,
implementation and financial plan, and TDP documentation.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the TAC will be on August 8, 2022 at 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:42 am.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Session
Item H1
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Amendment No. 1 to FY
2023 Unified Planning Work Program
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H1
August 8, 2022
ISSUE
VOTE: Draft Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2023 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 2023 UPWP makes the following major
revisions:
Page 7 – Add the below section between the Federal Requirements for
Transportation Planning section and the Planning Emphasis Areas section
Set-Aside for Increasing Safe and Accessible Transportation Options
The IIJA requires each MPO to use at least 2.5% of its FHWA Metropolitan
Planning Funds (estimated at $3,357.27 for GIAMPO) on specified planning
activities to increase safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes for
people of all ages and abilities.
GIAMPO will meet this requirement through activities, which include, but are not
limited to, the following: through supporting the Non-Motorized subcommittee,
collecting and maintaining bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or
sidepaths, maintaining and evaluating bicycle and pedestrian crashes, maintaining
the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, supporting the development of the Transit
Development Plan, and coordinating with City of Grand Island Public Works staff on
the review of transportation projects and subdivision plans (this review recognizes
the City’s Complete Streets policy and guide).”
Page 9, Element B – Transportation Improvement Program, Activities
o Add the following activity – Program/administer Carbon Reductions
Program (CRP) funds in coordination with NDOT
o The above revision changes the task, “Other Activities (i.e. monitor FY
2023-2027)”, in the Budget on page 10 to the following – Other
Activities (i.e. monitor FY 2023-2027 TIP, administer CRP Funds).
Pages 18-19, Distribution of Costs by Work Element (Budget Table)
o Increase the amount for the Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager for
each of the work categories/elements, which will increase the total
amount for each of the work categories/elements. The UPWP total
amount increases by $9,199.02, which revises the budget for each work
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element on pages 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17. This revision results in
the following primary changes on pages 18-19:
Change the Fringe/Indirect FHWA for FHWA 2023 from
$45,179.89 (Federal - $36,143.91 and Grand Island - $9,035.98)
to $53,248.07 (Federal - $42,598.46 and Grand Island -
$10,649.61). This revision changes the Grand Total FHWA PL
UPWP from $151,644.45 (Federal - $121,315.56 and Grand
Island - $30,328.89) to $159,712.63 (Federal - $127,770.11 and
Grand Island - $31,942.53).
Change the Fringe/Indirect FTA for FTA 2023 from $6,285.93
(Federal - $5,028.74 and Grand Island - $1,257.19) to $7,416.77
(Federal - $5,933.41 and $1,483.35). This revision changes the
Grand Total FTA Section 5305 and 5307 from $89,233.73
(Federal - $71,386.98 and Grand Island - $17,846.75) to
$90,364.57 (Federal - $72,291.65 and Grand Island -
$18,072.91).
Change the Total FY 2023 UPWP from $240,878.18 (Federal -
$192,702.54 and Grand Island - $48,175.64) to $250,077.20
(Federal - $200,061.76 and Grand Island - $50,015.44). This
revision changes “$240,878.18” to “$250,077.20” in the Total
UPWP Budget section on page 17.
Change the Total Program Funds Remaining from $82,869.23
(Federal - $66,295.39 and Grand Island - $16,573.85) to
$73,670.21 (Federal - $58,936.17 and Grand Island -
$14,734.04)
The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2023 UPWP makes the following minor
revisions:
Page i – Change “May 2022” to “August 2022”
Page ii, Contents – Add “Set-Aside for Increasing Safe and Accessible
Transportation Option” to the Table of Contents and revise the pages
according
Page 2, Technical Committee Members – Change “Vice Chair – Steve Riehle”
to “Vice Chair – Keith Kurz” and “Hall County Engineer: Steve Riehle” to “Hall
County Public Works Director: Don Robb”
Page 3, Abbreviations and Acronyms – Add “CRP” and “Carbon Reduction
Program”
Page 6, Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning, Paragraph 2 –
Add “(also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”)” to the first sentence
Page 12, Element D – Short Range Planning, Activities – Change “Collect
bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or sidepaths” to “Collect
and maintain bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or
sidepaths”
Page 13, Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan, Activities – Change
“Revisions to the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as needed” to
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“Monitor and revise the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as
needed”
Enclosed is Draft Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2023 UPWP with the major and minor
revisions shown in red.
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. Therefore, the
public comment period of Amendment No. 1 will begin on August 5, 2022 and
conclude on August 22, 2022. An email meeting invitation to the GIAMPO Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) will be sent out on August 1, 2022 with a link to the
meeting agenda and supporting documents. This email will serve as the
prediscussion with the TAC prior to the public comment period.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Draft Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
Date
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FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program
Amendment No. 1
August 2022 (Draft)
Draft Amendment No. 1 (Changes Shown in Red)
• Public Comment Period from August 5, 2022 to August 22, 2022
Approved on May 24, 2022 by the GIAMPO Policy Board (Resolution 2022-4)
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August 2022
The preparation of this document was financed in part with funding from the United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT), administered by the Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT). The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this publication
are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent USDOT or NDOT.
Title VI Notice: Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) fully complies
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs
and activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information:
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may request written materials in alternate
formats which include interpreter services, large print, readers, hearing assistance or other
reasonable accommodations by contacting the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5455.
Additional copies of this document may be obtained by contacting:
City of Grand Island
Public Works Department
City Hall
100 East First Street
Grand Island, NE. 68802
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Contents
Membership ............................................................................................................................... 1
Abbreviations and Acronyms ...................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4
What is the UPWP? ................................................................................................................ 4
What is GIAMPO? .................................................................................................................. 4
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning .................................................................... 6
Set-Aside for Increasing Safe and Accessible Transportation Options ....................................... 7
Planning Emphasis Areas .......................................................................................................... 7
FY 2022 GIAMPO Accomplishments ......................................................................................... 7
MPO FY 2023 Work Elements ................................................................................................... 8
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) ............................................................ 8
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ........................................................ 9
Element C - Public Participation Plan (PPP) ..........................................................................10
Element D - Short Range Planning ........................................................................................11
Element E - Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ...........................................................13
Element F - Transit Planning .................................................................................................14
Element G - Administration/System Management .................................................................15
Budget Table ............................................................................................................................18
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Membership
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2023
Policy Board Members
Chair – Roger G. Steele
Vice-Chair – Mitch Nickerson
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Grand Island Mayor: Roger G. Steele
Grand Island City Council Members: Mitch Nickerson, Jason Conley, Michelle Fitzke
Hall County Board of Supervisors Members: Ron Peterson, Gary Quandt
Hall County Regional Planning Commission Chairperson: Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Transportation Director: John Selmer
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
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Technical Committee Members
Chair – Chad Nabity
Vice Chair – Keith Kurz MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Grand Island City Engineer/Public Works Director: John Collins
Grand Island City Administrator: Jerom 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: Don Robb
NDOT Highway Planning Manager: Craig Wacker
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, Eva
Steinman
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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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
APA American Planning Association
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CRP Carbon Reduction Program
CMAQ Congestion Mitigation Air Quality
DOD Department of Defense
DOT Department of Transportation
FAST Act Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FLMA Federal Land Management Agency
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
IIJA Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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
STRAHNET Strategic Highway Network
TAC Technical Advisory Committee
TDM Travel Demand Model
TDP Transit Development Plan
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 2023 (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). 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 Nebraska Department of
Transportation (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
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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.
MPO FY 2023 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 2023
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.
In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (also known as the
“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) was signed into law. This legislation carries forward the policies,
programs, and initiatives established by preceding legislation (FAST Act and MAP-21) to maintain
and improve the nation’s surface transportation system. The IIJA carries forward and expands on
these policies and introduces new policies and programs that address new and emerging issues
that face the nation’s transportation system. These issues include mitigating impacts to existing
infrastructure due to climate change, developing and maintaining system resiliency, ensuring
equity, researching and deploying new technologies, and improving safety for all users.
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Set-Aside for Increasing Safe and Accessible
Transportation Options
The IIJA requires each MPO to use at least 2.5% of its FHWA Metropolitan Planning Funds
(estimated at $3,357.27 for GIAMPO) on specified planning activities to increase safe and
accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and abilities.
GIAMPO will meet this requirement through activities, which include, but are not limited to, the
following: through supporting the Non-Motorized subcommittee, collecting and maintaining
bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or sidepaths, maintaining and evaluating
bicycle and pedestrian crashes, maintaining the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, supporting
the development of the Transit Development Plan, and coordinating with City of Grand Island
Public Works staff on the review of transportation projects and subdivision plans (this review
recognizes the City’s Complete Streets policy and guide).
Planning Emphasis Areas
The FHWA and FTA jointly issued new Planning Emphasis Areas in December 2021. The
Planning Emphasis Areas are areas that FHWA divisions and FTA regional offices should
emphasize when working with State Departments of Transportation (DOT) and MPOs as they
develop their planning work programs. These Planning Emphasis Areas are:
• Tackling the Climate Crisis – Transition to a Clean Energy Resilient Future
• Equity and Justice40 in Transportation Planning
• Complete Streets
• Public Involvement
• Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET) / US Department of Defense (DOD)
Coordination
• Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) Coordination
• Planning and Environment Linkages
• Data in Transportation Planning
The planning work of GIAMPO endeavors to consider each of these areas.
FY 2022 GIAMPO Accomplishments
The items listed below are the major activities completed during the previous fiscal year:
Approved amendments and/or administrative modifications to the 2045 Long Range
Transportation Plan, FY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, and FY 2022
Unified Planning Work Program
Adopted the FY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program and FY 2023 Unified
Planning Work Program for the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area
Adopted the MPO targets for CY 2022 safety performance measures
Adopted the Limited English Proficiency Plan
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Initiated the process to develop the Transit Development Plan
Continued development and maintenance of planning data repository/GIS datasets
MPO FY 2023 Work Elements
The following pages detail the work elements that GIAMPO will undertake in FY 2023. 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 2022 UPWP
• Developed the FY 2023 UPWP
• Prepared quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests to NDOT
Activities:
• Maintain the FY 2023 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 2024 UPWP and budget
• Finalize and adopt the FY 2024 UPWP and budget
Work Products:
o Monitoring the FY 2023 UPWP and budget
o Quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests
o Amendments and administration modifications to the FY 2023 UPWP as needed
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2024 UPWP
o Annual “FINAL” FY 2024 UPWP
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Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours
Unified Planning Work Program Tasks Costs Schedule
Quarterly Progress Reports and Reimbursement Requests $3,204.04 Quarterly
FY 2023 UPWP Budget Amendments/Admin Modifications $2,403.03 Ongoing
“DRAFT” FY 2024 UPWP $7,209.08 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2024 UPWP $1,602.02 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. manage funding streams and budget) $1,602.02 Ongoing
Other Direct $1,000.00
Total Budget $17,020.19
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 2022-2026 TIP
• Developed the FY 2023-2027 TIP
• Prepared the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2021
Activities:
• Develop the Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2022
• Work with the City of Grand Island staff in developing the City’s one and six street
improvement plan for 2023
• Monitor the status of projects in the FY 2023-2027 TIP
• Maintain, revise, and amend the FY 2023-2027 TIP through amendments and
administrative modifications as needed
• Program/administer Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds in coordination with NDOT
• 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 2024-2028 TIP, which includes the coordination of the self-
certification of the MPO Planning Process as required
• Finalize and adopt the FY 2024-2028 TIP
Work Products:
o Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2022
o Amendments and administrative modifications to the FY 2023-2027 TIP as needed
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o “DRAFT” FY 2024-2028 TIP
o “FINAL” FY 2024-2028 TIP
Budget - 175 MPO Program Manager Hours
Transportation Improvement Program Tasks Costs Schedule
Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects for FY 2022 $702.61 2nd Quarter
FY 2023-2027 TIP Amendments/Admin Modifications $1,405.22 Ongoing
Grand Island's 1 and 6 Year Street Improvement Plan $1,405.22 2nd Quarter
"DRAFT" FY 2024-2028 TIP $7,026.11 3rd/4th Quarters
"FINAL" FY 2024-2028 TIP $1,405.22 4th Quarter
Other Activities (i.e. monitor FY 2023-2027 TIP, administer CRP Funds)
$2,107.83 Ongoing
Other Direct $1,000.00
Total Budget $15,052.22
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
• Began work on the Public Participation Plan Update
• Adopted the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, which comprised a Limited English
Proficiency 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.
• Examine options for displaying GIAMPO Geographical Information System (GIS) data on
the web page
• Maintenance and updating of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to inform
interested parties on transportation planning activities
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• 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)
• Continue to develop and expand GIAMPO databases for public participation particularly
environmental justice areas to assess the benefits and burdens of transportation
improvements
• Amend and revise the current Public Participation Plan as needed
• Maintain the Title VI Implementation Plan
• Maintain 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 “DRAFT” Public Participation Plan Update
Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours
Public Participation Plan Tasks Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment, including LEP Plan $3,204.04 Ongoing
Current PPP Review $1,602.02 Ongoing
"DRAFT" PPP Update $4,806.06 3rd/4th Quarters
Website Development/Maintenance $3,204.04 Ongoing
MPO Education $1,602.02 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. public notices) $1,602.02 Ongoing
Other Direct (i.e. advertising) $1,500.00
Total Budget $17,520.19
Element D - Short Range Planning
Purpose:
Carry out ongoing short range planning activities like mapping, data collection and maintenance,
air quality, highway functional classification, and performance measures.
Previous Work:
• Adopted the MPO targets for CY 2022 safety performance measures
• Data interpretation
• Compiled data for GIAMPO planning area
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• Developed a dataset for the City Geographic System (GIS) relating to crash data for
2020
• Prepared maps for FY 2023-2027 TIP
• Collected 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.
• Utilize GIS for map production, land use planning, socio-economic data analysis, and
traffic model interfacing
• 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, freight, CMAQ, and asset management
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 and maintain bicycle and pedestrian counts on multi-use trails and/or sidepaths
• Assist the City of Grand Island staff with preparing applications for funds such as
Recreational Trails Program, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program, and Statewide
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
• Coordinate with City of Grand Island Public Works staff on the review of transportation
projects and subdivision plans. This review recognizes the City’s Complete Streets policy
and guide.
• Review the information on the ambient air monitoring for PM2.5 in Grand Island, which is
operated by the Nebraska Department of Environmental and Energy
• Coordinate with NDOT on the development of an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Deployment Plan for Nebraska
• Analyze Census data as it becomes available
• Analyze and adjust Urbanized Boundary and MPO Boundary as Census data becomes
available
• Review and update the Highway Functional Classification System in coordination with
NDOT as needed
Work Products
o Performance measures and targets
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o Planning data repository/GIS datasets
Budget - 205 MPO Program Manager Hours
Short Range Planning Tasks Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $3,291.68 Ongoing
Data Collection $3,291.68 Ongoing
Planning Database Repository/GIS Datasets and Mapping $5,760.44 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. grant preparation) $4,114.60 Ongoing
Other Direct $1,000.00
Total Budget $17,458.39
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
• Completed the following activities for the Transit Development Plan (TDP) – developed
and solicited a Request for Qualifications, selected a consultant, and initiated the TDP
process (data collection, public involvement, baseline system assessment, and scenario
assessment)
Activities:
• Amend and/or revise the LRTP as necessary
• Monitor and revise the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as needed
• Maintain and refine the regional travel demand model as needed
• Analyze socioeconomic changes and land use proposals since the adoption of LRTP
• Continue to develop environmental database to be used in conjunction with the LRTP
objectives (ongoing as data is available)
• Coordinate federal 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 LRTP
• Assist NDOT with statewide Long Range Transportation Plan as needed
• Coordinate with NDOT’s Freight Planning activities such as serving on the State Freight
Advisory Committee and providing input towards the Nebraska Statewide Freight Plan
Update. This activity supports the GIAMPO LRTP goals of multimodal connectivity and
accessibility and economic vitality.
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• Coordinate the LRTP with the Comprehensive Plan and Regulation Update for the City of
Grand Island and Hall County
• Continue the development of the Transit Development Plan, which includes activities such
as data collection, public involvement, financial and implementation plan, TDM
documentation. The TDP is anticipated to be completed by November 2022.
Work Products:
o Current LRTP amendments and/or revisions
o Current Travel Demand Model maintenance
o Transit Development Plan
Budget- 515 MPO Program Manager Hours
Long Range Transportation Plan Tasks Costs Schedule
Amendment and/or Revisions to the Current LRTP $8,257.62 Ongoing
Transit Development Plan - GIAMPO Staff $12,386.43 Ongoing
Other Activities $20,644.05 Ongoing
Other Direct $1,000.00
Total Budget $42,288.11
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 2023 UPWP and FY 2023-2027 TIP
• Completed the following activities for the Transit Development Plan (TDP) – developed
and solicited a Request for Qualifications, selected a consultant, and initiated the TDP
process (data collection, public involvement, baseline system assessment, and scenario
assessment)
Activities:
• Prepare transit elements for the FY 2024 UPWP and FY 2024-2028 TIP
• Coordinate transit-related amendments/revisions to the FY 2023 UPWP, FY 2023-2027
TIP, and 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 and
safety
Conduct data collection and analysis related to transit performance measures
• Evaluate and track transit services and activities (i.e. identify gaps, monitor ridership)
• Maintain the annual FTA Section 5305 grant contract and any subsequent amendments
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• 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
• Continue the development of the Transit Development Plan, which includes activities such
as data collection, public involvement, financial and implementation plan, TDM
documentation. The TDP is anticipated to be completed by November 2022.
• Provide support to the FTA Triennial Review
• Participate in the process with selecting a public transit provider for the City of Grand
Island Transit Program
• Coordinate with the City of Grand Island Transit Program on safety data collection as
needed
Work Products:
o Performance measures and targets
o Transit elements of the FY 2024 UPWP and FY 2024-2028 TIP
o Transit Development Plan
Budget - 235 MPO Program Manager Hours
Transit Planning Tasks Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $943.23 4th Quarter
Transit Elements of UPWP and TIP $3,772.91 3rd/4th Quarters
Data Collection and Analysis $3,772.91 Ongoing
Other Activities (i.e. transit-related meetings) $2,829.68 Ongoing
Transit Development Plan - GIAMPO Staff $7,545.83 Ongoing
Transit Development Plan - Outside Consultant Section 5307 $70,000.00 Ongoing
Other Direct (Travel, Training, Misc.) $1,500.00
Total Budget $90,364.57
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.
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Previous Work:
• Held Policy Board and TAC meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and
supporting documents
• Set meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC for calendar year 2022
• Held monthly GIAMPO staff meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting
documents
• Attended Transportation Research Board Committee meetings
• Attended Association of Metropolitan Planning Organization 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
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Transportation Research Board
• Prepare for and/or attend relevant transportation-related meetings that include; but not
limited to:
GIAMPO staff meetings
MPO Coordination meetings
NDOT-related meetings
Grand Island Resiliency Committee meetings
Grand Island Livable Community Core Team meetings
• Comply with federal and state MPO certification requirements and review federal/state
policies and guidance regarding metropolitan transportation planning and incorporate
changes as necessary
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• Continue to evaluate the Planning Emphasis Areas (jointly issued by FHWA and FTA in
December 2021) to consider updates on activities in future work programs
• Review and certify the transportation planning process
• 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
Administration/Systems Management Tasks Costs Schedule
Provide Support for Policy Board, TAC, & Subcommittees $9,712.06 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and Other Documentation $4,856.03 Ongoing
General Administration of GIAMPO $17,805.45 Ongoing
Other Direct
Office Expenses $4,500.00
Computer Services/Hardware $6,000.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $1,500.00
Organizational Membership Fees $500.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement $5,500.00
Total Budget $50,373.54
*Office/operating expense include meeting expenses, office equipment and supplies, copier fees, postage, telephone, etc.
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $250,077.20 during
FY 2023. Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2023 GIAMPO is eligible for
up to $134,290.73 Federal Highway Planning funds and $68,707.20 Federal Transit Section 5305
funds for staffing and other expenses. An additional $56,000.00 Federal Transit Section 5307 is
programmed for a Transit Development Plan. The City of Grand Island, by agreement, provides
at least a 20% match. Total revenue for the MPO planning program equals $323,747.41.
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Budget Table
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 9,724.00 7,779.20 1,944.80 9,724.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 6,296.19 5,036.95 1,259.24 6,296.19
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $17,020.19 $13,616.15 $3,404.04 $17,020.19
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 175 8,530.60 6,824.48 1,706.12 8,530.60
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 5,521.62 4,417.29 1,104.32 5,521.62
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Transportation Improvement Program $15,052.22 $12,041.77 $3,010.44 $15,052.22
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 9,724.00 7,779.20 1,944.80 9,724.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 6,296.19 5,036.95 1,259.24 6,296.19
Other Direct 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Total Public Participation Plan $17,520.19 $14,016.15 $3,504.04 $17,520.19
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 205 9,989.20 7,991.36 1,997.84 9,989.20
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 6,469.19 5,175.35 1,293.84 6,469.19
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Short Range Studies $17,458.39 $13,966.71 $3,491.68 $17,458.39
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 515 25,061.40 20,049.12 5,012.28 25,061.40
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 16,226.71 12,981.37 3,245.34 16,226.71
Other Direct 1,000.00 800.00 200.00 1,000.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $42,288.11 $33,830.49 $8,457.62 $42,288.11
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 235 11,447.80 9,158.24 2,289.56 11,447.80
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 7,416.77 5,933.41 1,483.35 7,416.77
Transit Development Plan - Outside Consultant Section 5307 70,000.00 56,000.00 14,000.00 70,000.00
Other Direct 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Total Transit Planning $90,364.57 $72,291.65 $18,072.91 $90,364.57
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 390 18,961.80 15,169.44 3,792.36 18,961.80
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 12,279.14 9,823.31 2,455.83 12,279.14
Direct Labor - Administrative Assistance 25 973.56 778.85 194.71 973.56
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Assistance 159.04 127.23 31.81 159.04
Office Expenses 4,500.00 3,600.00 900.00 4,500.00
Computer Services 6,000.00 4,800.00 1,200.00 6,000.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Travel, Training, Conferences, & Mileage Reimbursement 5,500.00 4,400.00 1,100.00 5,500.00
Total Administration/System Management $50,373.54 $40,298.83 $10,074.71 $50,373.54
PPP
Short Range Planning
LRTP
Administration/
System Management
Other Direct
Transit Planning
UPWP
TIP
Category Total
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2023 UPWP
FY 2023 FHWA PL AND FTA 5305 - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Project Number - PLG-1 (60), Control Number - TBD, Agreement No. - TBD
Cost Category Est. Work Hours NE Federal 80%Grand Island 20%Total 100%
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Direct Labor FHWA 1710 82,964.56 66,371.65 16,592.91 82,964.56
Fringe/Indirect FHWA 53,248.07 42,598.46 10,649.61 53,248.07
Other Direct 23,500.00 18,800.00 4,700.00 23,500.00
Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $159,712.63 $127,770.11 $31,942.53 $159,712.63
Direct Labor FTA 235 11,447.80 9,158.24 2,289.56 11,447.80
Fringe/Indirect FTA 7,416.77 5,933.41 1,483.35 7,416.77
Other Direct (includes Transit Development Plan)71,500.00 57,200.00 14,300.00 71,500.00
Grand Total FTA Section 5305 and 5307 $90,364.57 $72,291.65 $18,072.91 $90,364.57
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Administration - FHWA $159,712.63 $127,770.11 $31,942.53 $159,712.63
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration - FTA 5305 $20,364.57 $16,291.65 $4,072.91 $20,364.57
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration - FTA 5307 $70,000.00 $56,000.00 $14,000.00 $70,000.00
Total FY 2023 UPWP $250,077.20 $200,061.76 $50,015.44 $250,077.20
FHWA Available Revenue *$167,863.41 $134,290.73 $33,572.68 $167,863.41
FTA 5305 Available Revenue**$85,884.00 $68,707.20 $17,176.80 $85,884.00
FTA 5307 Available Revenue $70,000.00 $56,000.00 $14,000.00 $70,000.00
Remaining FHWA Funds $8,150.78 $6,520.62 $1,630.16 $8,150.78
Remaining 5305 FTA Funds $65,519.43 $52,415.55 $13,103.89 $65,519.43
Remaining FTA 5307 Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Program Funds Remaining $73,670.21 $58,936.17 $14,734.04 $73,670.21
* FHWA PL Funds:
- FY 2023 Allocation - $134,290.73 (Even distribution - $40,000 and Population based distrbution - $94,290.73)
** FTA Section 5305 Funds:
- FY 2023 Allocation - $31,260.00
- FY 2022 Carryover - $37,447.20
FHWA 2023
FTA 2023
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Session
Item H2
Approval of Changes tot he Non-Motorized Subcommittee of
Technical Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. H2
August 8, 2022
ISSUE
VOTE: Approval of Changes to the Non-Motorized Subcommittee of Technical
Advisory Committee
BACKGROUND
In March 2016, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) approved to create a Non-
Motorized Sub-Committee of the TAC. This committee was created to act as the
advisory body to the TAC on the development of the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan. The Non-Motorized Sub-Committee convened eight times for this plan.
After the Policy Board’s adoption of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, the TAC
approved the below changes to the Non-Motorized Subcommittee in February 2019.
Include members of the Walking and Biking Committee to the Non-Motorized
Subcommittee. The Walking and Biking Committee was established by the
Central District Health Department in 2016 through a federal grant. This
committee held it last meeting in September 2018, due to the exhausting of the
grant.
Reestablish quarterly meetings of the Non-Motorized Subcommittee to discuss
status of the system and to recommend projects for funding.
The Non-Motorized Subcommittee has not convened since May 2019.
The GIAMPO FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program includes a work activity for
MPO staff to provide support for the Non-Motorized Subcommittee. Therefore, this
committee will begin to convene in FY 2023.
MPO staff proposes the below changes to the Non-Motorized Subcommittee for
future meetings.
The membership will consist of approximately 10-12 members, which
includes representation from Nebraska of Department of Transportation, City
of Grand Island, and community organizations.
The subcommittee will convene approximately two to four times a year to
discuss bicycle and pedestrian related activities, which include the status of
the system and recommendation of projects for funding.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (also known as the “Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law”) requires each MPO to use at least 2.5% of its FHWA
Metropolitan Planning Funds on specified planning activities to increase safe and
accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and abilities.
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GIAMPO will meet this requirement through activities such as MPO staff providing
support to the Non-Motorized subcommittee.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve changes to the Non-Motorized Subcommittee of Technical Advisory
Committee. This recommendation does not require approval from the Policy Board.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Session
Item J1
Report on the Nebraska Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Nebraska Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan
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TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. J1
August 8, 2022
ISSUE
REPORT: Nebraska Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan
BACKGROUND
In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (also known as
the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”), was signed into law, which includes the National
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. It provides states with $7.5
billion to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Over the next five years,
Nebraska will have access to $30.2 million (~$6 million/year) in formula funds for EV
charging infrastructure while also still being able to compete for a portion of an
additional $2.5 billion in discretionary grant funding. This funding supports the
Administration’s goal of expanding EV charging stations along designated Alternative
Fuel Corridors (AFCs) and other corridors that could be identified in the state.
NEVI formula funds will not be made available to a state for obligation until a state
has submitted its State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan to the U.S.
Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy Joint Office for review
and posting by August 1, 2022, describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI
funds. The Federal Highway Administration will approve a state’s plan on a rolling
basis, no later than September 30, 2022.
The Nebraska NEVI webpage is located at http://www.ndot.info/NEVI.
GIAMPO or NDOT staff will provide an update on the Nebraska Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure Plan at the August 8 TAC meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
None.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
None. Information only.
STAFF CONTACT
Allan Zafft
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, August 8, 2022
Regular Session
Item J2
Report on the Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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Comprehensive Plan Update
TAC Agenda Report | 1
TAC Agenda Report Agenda Item No. J2
August 8, 2022
ISSUE
REPORT: Comprehensive Plan Update
BACKGROUND
The last significant update to the Hall County and Grand Island Comprehensive Plans
was completed in 2004. Hall County Regional Planning Commission staff has
secured funding from the City of Grand Island and Hall County to update the plans
and regulations for these entities during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 fiscal years. It is
expected that the process will take between 18 and 24 months from the time it
begins.
In January 2022, the Hall County Regional Planning Commission released a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) to retain a consultant firm to provide professional services for
Comprehensive Plan and Regulation Update for the City of Grand Island and Hall
County. A Notice to Proceed was issued to Marvin Planning Consultants in April
2022.
The Comprehensive Plan is a blue print for growth in the community and is required if
a community wishes to use zoning and subdivision regulations to impact how and
where that development occurs. The 2004 plans were looking at a 20-year time
frame, and this time horizon is nearing the end.
Hall County Regional Planning Commission staff will provide an update on the
Comprehensive Plan Update at the August 8 TAC meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSION
None.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDATION
None. Information only.
STAFF CONTACT
Chad Nabity
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