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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-08-06 packet Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Room 120 320 E. McCarty. Jefferson City. MO 65101 Phone 573.634.6410 Fax 573.634.6457 Technical Committee Thursday,August 6,2015 at 10:00 A.M. Boone/Bancroft Room#200-John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street,Jefferson City, MO 65101 Enter through Main Lobby Tentative Agenda I. Cal] to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum 2. Public comment 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 2,2015 5. Communications received A. OneDOT pertaining to the Planning Process Review B. OneDOT pertaining to Amendment#1 to the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program C. Missouri Bicycle& Pedestrian Federation 6. New Business A. MOU/Bylaws Update B. Administrative Modification#1 to the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program I, TIP #2016-12: JEFFTRAN Paratransit Vehicles. Sponsor: Department of Public Works, Transit Division 7. Other Business A. 2015 Planning Process Review B. FY2016 UPWP will be forwarded to MoDOT for incorporation into the Consolidated Planning Grant. C. Status of current work tasks 8. Next Meeting Date-Thursday, September 3,2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room 9. Adjournment Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at(573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Please call(573)634-6410 with questions regarding agenda items. MINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION July 2,2015 10:00 a.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Eric Landwehr,Vice Chairman Jefferson City: David Bange*(Arrived Late) Eric Barron Bill Lockwood Janice McMillan,Chairman Sonny Sanders Britt Smith Mark Mehmert MoDOT: Kelly Wilson, Designee for Steve Engelbrecht Michael Henderson Bob Lynch VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann,Callaway County Larry Benz,Cole County Brian Crane, Holt Summit Matt Morasch,Jefferson City Joe Scheppers, Private Transportation Interest EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration STAFF PRESENT(Non-Voting) Alex Rotenberry,Transportation Planner Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant,City of Jefferson GUESTS PRESENT Danny Roeger, MoDOT Mark Schreiber, 5t"Ward Councilman Katrina Williams, MMRPC 1. Call to order, roll call,and determination of a quorum Ms. McMillan called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. A quorum of 10 voting members or their designee was present. 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Sanders seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 2,2015 Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lockwood seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 2, 2015 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. MoDOT pertaining to the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program 6. New Business A. Amendment#1 to the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program 1. TIP #2016-12: JEFFTRAN Paratransit Vehicles. Sponsor: Department of Public Works, Transit Division Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee July 2, 2015 Page 2 Mr. Sanders explained that JEFFTRAN was recently awarded a Section 5310 grant to replace three (3) paratransit vehicles. He stated that the grant amount is $128,126 with a local match of$32,032 for a total amount of$160,158. Mr. Sanders explained that the vehicles will be delivered by the end of this year. Mr. Mehmert explained that the vehicles to be replaced have an average of over 200,000 miles on them. He stated that they are 2006 models and are becoming too costly to maintain and repair. Mr. Lockwood moved and Mr. Smith seconded to forward this amendment to the Board of Directors and initiate the public comment period.The motion passed unanimously. B. Final Wayfinding Plan Mr. Sanders explained that staff requested the following minor modifications to the plan: (1) expand the color palette;(2)add a generic interpretive sign that can be adjusted in size per location;and(3)add a smaller kiosk sign. He stated that the Plan includes a Regional Signage Design Intent Drawing which would help guide implementation of the plan by providing more detailed engineering level information about fabrication and construction of the wayfinding signage. Mr. Landwehr moved and Mr. Mehmert seconded to forward the Wayfinding Plan to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Other Business A. Status of current work tasks: • Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan • Wayfinding Plan — submit to the MO American Planning Association (APA) Chapter for the Outstanding Public Outreach Award • Planning Process Review Mr. Bange arrived at 10:23 a.m. B. Member Updates Cole County --Mr. Landwehr gave an update on the St. Martins Safe Routes to School Grant Jefferson City --Mr. Bange gave an update on the following projects: (I) Stadium/Highway 54/Jefferson/Monroe Project;and(2)Lafayette Interchange Project. --Mr. Barron reported that Sam's Club will open on July 23. --Mr. Lockwood reported on the relocation of the Truman State Office building parking lot bridge --Mr. Mehmert reported that the fare increase was denied by the City Council. Missouri Department of Transportation --Mr. Lynch reported that several locations in Jefferson City will be chip sealed and surface sealed. He explained that the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission is generating interest to have Missouri be the first in the nation to develop the new highway of the future. I-70 will be opened up as a laboratory. --Ms. Wilson gave an update on the LPA agreements. Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission --Ms. Williams gave an update on the Mobility Management Project. 8. Next Meeting Date-Thursday, August 6,2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 9. Adjournment Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant e2tNE DOT 901LoFederal Transit Administration Federal220 W Highway Administration 901 Locust Street,Room 404 3220 W.Edgewood Kansas City,MO 64106 Jefferson City,MO 65109 816-329-3920 573-636-7104 WORKING RETTER TOGETHER 616-329-3921(tax) 573-636.9283(tax) U.S. Department of Transportation June 15,2015 Ms.Janice McMillan Director City of Jefferson Department of Planning&Protective Services PO Box 270 Jefferson City,Missouri 65102 RE: ONE DOT Planning Process Review of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Planning Area Dear Ms. McMillan: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conducted a joint planning review of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Planning Area on January 28-29,2015. Based on this review,and ongoing oversight by FHWA and FTA,the transportation planning process carried out in the Jefferson City Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) is hereby determined to substantially meet the applicable requirements of 23 CFR Part 450 and 49 CFR Part 613. This comprehensive review addressed all agencies (State, MPO, and transit operators) charged with cooperatively carrying out the transportation planning process on a daily basis. it provided an opportunity for Federal agencies to verify compliance with current transportation law and planning regulations,and to enrich the planning process. Enclosed is the 2015 Transportation Planning Process Review report documenting the observation, recommendations, and commendations of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Planning Area review. No corrective actions were identified during this review. Please provide a response to the recommendations within 60 days of the receipt of this report describing how you intend to address each. We are available to meet with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(CAMPO)staff to discuss these findings and recommendations. We thank all involved for their time and assistance throughout the review process. If you have questions please contact Mr. Mike Latuszek of FH WA Missouri Division at(573)638-2619,or Mr.Jeremiah Shuler of FTA Region VII at(816)329-3940. Sincerely, Mokhtee Ahmad For: Kevin Ward, P.E. Regional Administrator Division Administrator Federal Transit Administration Federal Highway Administration Enclosure Cc: Machelle Watkins,Transportation Planning Director,MoDOT Central Office Steve Engelbreclu,Planning Manager,MoDOT Central District Janette Vomund, Multimodal Operations Specialist,MoDOTCentral Office Federal Transit Administration Federal Highway Administration elb NE Derr 901 Locust street,Room 404 3220 W City, od OW Kansas City,MO 64106 Jefferson City,MO 65109 816-329-3920 573-636-7104 WORKING BETTER TOGETHER 816-329-3921(fax) 573-636-9283(fax) U.S. Department of Transportation July 22, 2015 Ms. Roberta Broeker Interim Director Missouri Department of Transportation PO Box 270 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 RE: ONE DOT Approval to Incorporate CAMPO FY2016-2020 TIP Amendment #1 into FY2016-2020 Missouri STIP Dear Ms. Broeker: ONE DOT hereby approves the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) request of July 22, 2015, to incorporate the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) FY2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) — Amendment #1 — into the FY2016- 2020 Missouri Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The CAMPO Board of Directors approved this document on July 15, 2015. The Governor of Missouri approved this amendment on July 21, 2015. We find this STIP amendment is based on a statewide transportation planning process that substantially meets the requirements of 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; 49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304; and 23 CFR 450 Subparts A, B. and C. If you have questions or require additional information please contact Mr. Jeremiah Shuler of FTA at (816)329-3940. 141-L./ Sincerely, Mokhtee Ahmad For: Kevin Ward, P.E. Regional Administrator Division Administrator Federal Transit Administration Federal Highway Administration 27 July 2015 1.._.. .j`: ::^. }` A .�...• g s Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services JUL 2 92015 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization • 320 E. McCarty Street ��- Jefferson City, MO 65101 Dear Janice, The attached letter represents the view of a united coalition of organizations representing millions of Missourians who use our state's transportation system to walk, run, hike, and bicycle. We have sent this letter to MoDOT leadership, Missouri State Legislators, Missouri members of Congress, and Governor Nixon, asking them to carefully consider the needs of Missourians who walk and bicycle as they address Missouri's transportation funding shortfall, the current federal transportation reauthorization, and fill vacancies in MoDOT's leadership. We know that the work you do at the local and regional level in setting transportation priorities and meeting transportation needs is very important in helping to create a complete and accessible pedestrian and bicycle system across Missouri. We ask that you do what you can at the local level and support our work at the statewide and national levels to: • Make access, connectivity, safety, and funding for people who choose to bicycle and walk an integral part of Missouri's transportation system and your local transportation network. • Bring groups who represent the Missourians who walk and bicycle to the table and include us in the discussion about transportation priorities and needs in your area. • Continue moving forward vigorously to create, refine, and implement your own local goals for improving access and safety for people who walk and bicycle, and to implement MoDOT's stated goal to give Missourians better transportation choices by expanding and improving bicycle and pedestrian options throughout the state. • Please share this letter and the attached letter with your Board Chair and Chair of your transportation advisory committee. On behalf of the signatories of the attached letter, 40 -I 11111114 Rachel Ruhlen President MISSOURI BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation FEDERATION 27 July 2015 Roberta Broeker, Director MoDOT 105 W. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65102 Dear Roberta, We are a united coalition of organizations representing millions of Missourians who use our state's transportation system to walk, run, hike, and bicycle. Missouri's transportation funding shortfall is a critical challenge in need of a solution. As solutions are considered and developed, we want policymakers to recognize walking and bicycling are an important part of Missouri's transportation system. Walking and bicycling should be included in any transportation funding solution. • Walking and bicycling bring quantifiable economic benefits to Missouri. Recent research shows that bicycling and walking brings over $2.8 billion in consumer direct spend to Missouri's economy, supports over 28,000 jobs, and brings $219 million in local and state tax revenue to the state. • Attention to creating and maintaining safe and pleasant walking and bicycling environments makes our communities better able to compete for business development and human resources on a national and global scale. • Cities and states around us are prioritizing safe connected access for the millions who regularly walk and bicycle. They are better positioned to attract businesses and individuals who value active living and a range of transportation. • Including safe spaces to walk and bicycle on existing corridors through our cities and towns is one of the most cost-effective transportation investments that can be made and adds incredible value to these existing transportation corridors. • Providing safe, connected places to walk and bicycle for people of all abilities creates opportunity and freedom of choice in transportation—opportunity for Missourians of all ages, levels of ability, and income levels to reach work, school, health care, shopping, and recreation using the form of transportation 43 Organizations to MoDOT Leaders, page 2 they choose. • Missouri does not need extensive new or greatly expanded roads or highways. But Missouri does need to: o Maintain the road and highway system we have o Improve safety for all users of the road system o Add transportation choices--such as walking and bicycling--that far too often are simply not available to Missouri residents. These goals were identified and received broad mainstream support throughout the very comprehensive statewide public outreach effort undertaken by MoDOT during its Missouri On The Move public outreach effort. • The lack of safe, accessible places to walk and bicycle in Missouri communities is serious. A recent Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services survey showed that: o 45.6% of Missourians have no sidewalks at all in their neighborhoods o 76.5% of Missourians have no safe place to bicycle in their community As you are working to address Missouri's transportation funding problem, we ask you to: • Make access, connectivity, safety, and funding for people who choose to bicycle and walk an integral part of any solution to Missouri's transportation funding problem. Funding for roads and streets must include funding for safe, connected access for people of all abilities who choose to or need to walk and bicycle along and across those roads and streets. • Bring groups who represent the Missourians who walk and bicycle to the table and include us in the discussion. We want to contribute to proposed solutions to the Missouri's transportation funding problem. • Continue moving forward vigorously with MoDOT's stated goal to give Missourians better transportation choices by expanding and improving bicycle and pedestrian options for people of levels of ability and disability throughout 43 Organizations to MoDOT Leaders, page 3 the state. Thank you for considering this important issue. Sincerely, • St. Joseph Bicycle Club nSaint Joseph, MO ), ,� Gary Schermerhorn, President Saint Joseph Bicycle Club s o St Joseph, Missouri BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN FEDERATION Rachel Ruhlen, President Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation o Missouri Rock Island Trail trailnet Chrysa Niewald, President BIKE WALK LIVE Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc Ralph Pfremmer, Executive Director Trailnet St Louis, MissouriAARP Real Possibilities Craig Eichelman, State Director Peciet AARP in Missouri Pedestrian&Pedaling Network Columbia,Missouri • Annette Triplett, Executive Director PedNet Coalition Columbia, Missouri !L.A . Missouri Park&Recreation Association nark Jan Neitzert, Executive Director Missouri Park and Recreation Association eenways INCORPORATED KANSAS CITY Terry Whaley, Executive Director Ozark Greenways L-I_ l._ L Springfield, Missouri BICYCLE CLUB Steve White, President Kansas City Metro Bicycle Club Kansas City, Missouri 43 Organizations to MoDOT Leaders, page 4 4011. .I �� Friends of Wolf Creek Trail e9�gArtr -I[IIJ- oim Friends of Wolf Creek Trail �� Poplar Bluff, MO Steve Raper, President SpringBike Bicycle Club � Springfield, Missouri i�' : 7' fig!rir73.-: National -- • - Multiple Sclerosis Society Countrry_Cycles Jamie Fassnacht, Vice President of Bruce Haas, Country Cycles Development Poplar Bluff, MO Mid America Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society ,, Paraquad _. . THE DISABILITY EXPERTS Paraquad St. Louis, Missouri Gr en Hills Trail Asso tion it. * Doug Long, President Greenhills Cyclists Foundation American American Chillicothe, Missouri Heart Stroke Association Association life is why- p A American Heart Association �m ��� Midwest Affiliate CL CO POLK COUNTY BIKE CLUB 0. Sandra Zanaboni, Secretary/Treasurer • : The Whole Person Polk County Bike Club People with Disabilities Leading Independent Lives Bolivar, Missouri The Whole Person Kansas City, Missouri oOWoiNILL B/Kt1c __ A b1+ ' ' ,1 4/7.935-44S5 National Craig Erickson, Owner Multiple Sclerosis Downhill Bikes and Accessories Society Branson, MO Gateway Area Chapter www.gatewayM5society.org Rebecca Fehlig, Chapter President National MS Society, Gateway Area Chapter St. Louis, Missouri 43 Organizations to MoDOT Leaders, page 5 ��est tak( eAaT5 teM FLATS PROLOGUE Prologue Cycling uvFLA1s.O0 Independence, Missouri Royce Kallerud, President Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) REWILOTION Kirksville, Missouri _CraEr r WOMMOTOOL MO /� �,� Joe Ferguson, Owner �`��) Revolution Cycles _rivt,•:e, Washington, MO sEVE 7 TH REE. 'qpiiiirst Chub 573 Cycling Cape Girardeau URBAN TRAIL C9 Urban Trail Co. 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Daniel Fuhrmann, Owner Route 66 Bicycles Rolla, Missouri 43 Organizations to MoDOT Leaders, page 6 Bubba's 1 PAMPERED �l Pedalers l. /f Bubba Barron, Owner Bubba's PAMPERED Pedalers Katy Trail Matt Maher, Executive Director Tour of Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri ( Rid Tical Society of i ZilWNTd_rE A'Rolla Ro.drunners\ 3l Volkssport Club Historical Society of New Santa Fe and the Rol ta, Trailside Center issouri Kansas City, Missouri Elizabeth McCartney, President Rolla Roadrunners Volkssport Club Adventure Cycling Rolla, Missouri �� Y 9 Association Ginny Sullivan, Director of Travel Initiatives Podiatric Stress Adventure Cycling Association Brian McEntire, Organizer Podiatric Stress Farmington, Missouri GLV peopleforbikes PeopleForBikes Family 1="-���� \EEEAGUE OF Bicycles � q,�F�,� Theresa M. Van Ackeren, Managing Director �`;jlll� Family Bicycles, LLC Kansas City, Missouri r�1;`� Andy Clarke, Executive Director (ceLeague of American Bicyclists u.� tit Chris Gerli, Owner City Cycling Tours rails•to•trails conservancy St Louis, Missouri Keith Laughlin, President Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Capital Area Metropolitan . Planning Organization I Room 120, 320 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573.634.6410 Fax: 573.634.6457 UVt emo rant um TO: CAMPO Technical Committee FROM: Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner DATE: July 30,2015 SUBJECT: CAMPO MOU& Bylaws Membership Changes To date, Callaway County, Cole County, City of Jefferson, St. Martins and Wardsville have ratified the revised Memorandum of Understanding and Bylaws. Holts Summit's Board of Aldermen will conduct a second reading, with possible approval, on August 10. With the changes made in the new MOU and Bylaws, specifically changes in membership,staff wanted to outline and prepare for these changes. The number of voting Board members increases from 11 to 13 and include the follow changes: • City of Jefferson: Seven (7)voting members shall be appointed by the City of Jefferson to represent the City of Jefferson. Members shall be comprised of four(4)elected officials(e.g. Mayor, or City Council Members) and three (3) department director level staff with transportation related responsibilities (e.g. administration, planning,transit,public works, parks&recreation). • Cole County: Three(3)voting members shall be appointed by Cole County to represent the County of Cole. The members shall be comprised of one County Commissioner, one small city representative and the other elected or appointed representatives filled at the County's discretion. • Callaway County: One(1)voting member shall be appointed by Callaway County to represent the County of Callaway. The member shall be a County Commissioner or an elected or appointed representative filled at the County's discretion. • Holts Summit: One(1) voting member shall be appointed by the City of Holts Summit to represent the City of Holts Summit. The number of voting Technical Committee members increases from 16 to 17 and include the following changes: • The City of Jefferson shall appoint seven(7)voting members,down from eight(8). • The Board of Directors shall appoint two(2)Transportation Interest voting members: • One(1)voting member shall represent private transportation interest. • One(1)voting member shall represent pedestrian or biking interest. • Small City Members. Callaway County and Cole County shall each have one (I) small city appointed or elected official voting member from the small cities within the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and appointed by and serve at the pleasure of their County Commission. As appointments to the Board of Directors and Technical Committee are to be made by the respective jurisdictions, except as otherwise specified, staff will be sending a letter to the above jurisdictions seeking the names of their voting members and designees. The two appointed Transportation Interest voting members are to be nominated and recommended by the Technical Committee and appointed by the Board of Directors. For our discussion at the Technical Committee meeting,please be thinking about possible candidates for nomination for these two Technical Committee seats. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at(573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Capital Area MetropolitanR. Planning Organization = ' Room 120, 320 E. McCarty St.. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573.634.6410 Fax: 573.634.6457 .4emorand1um TO: CAMPO Technical Committee FROM: Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner DATE: July 30, 2015 SUBJECT: Program Year 2016-2020 TIP Administrative Modification TIP Project 2016-12,JEFFTRAN 5310 Handi-Wheels vehicles JEFFTRAN has informed us that due to modifications in the design of the three (3) Handi-Wheels vehicles to be purchased with the recent 5310 grant funds, minor funding changes for the project will occur. The change involves an increase of the local matching funds, from $32,031.60 to $61,938.60, an increase of$29,907.00. There was no increase of federal matching funds. The final project cost is now $190,065. CAMPO has confirmed that the administrative modification requirements have been met. For your information,below are the before and after TIP project listings. TIP Project Listing before Administrative Modification: City of Jefferson-JEJlTR N Funding Prior State Fiscal Year-July 1 to June 30 source Category Funding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Future Totals Project F H WA $0 Para-Transit Vehicle(3) E Nang: N MoDOT SO TIP# 2016-12 o Local CIP 532.032 532.032 PhoDOT# FTA 5313 S 28.20 5128,26 Description&Location:Purchase 3 E450 FHWA $0 Bkhart Coach II,Floor Ran FF Nandi-Wheels o MoDOT So buses with Apollo 5-camera system w Local $0 Other SO C FHWA SO Comments:Using FTA 5310 funds.Local match N M°DOT $0 is a combination of sales tax and fares s Local SO collected T Other SO Total Roject Cost: $160,158 Total $0 $160,158 SO 50 50 50 50 0'60,158 TIP Project Listing after Administrative Modification: City of Jefferson-JEFFTRAN Funding Prior State Fiscal Year-July1to June 30 Source Category Funding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Future Totals RojectFHWA 50 Para-Transit Vehicle(3) E Name; MoDOT $0 TIP# 2016-12 G Local CIP 061.939 $6$939 NbDOTfl FTA 5310 5128 26 528,26 Description&Location:Purchase 3 E450 FHWA $0 Bkhart Coach II,Floor Ran FF Handi-Wheels I,,MODOT so buses with Apollo 5-camera system w Local $0 Other 50 C FHWA SO Comments:Using PTA 5310'Wilda.Local match N MoDOT $0 is a combination of sales tax and fares s Local SO collected T Other SO Total Roject Cost: $190,065 Total SO 0190.065 50 50 SO SO 50 5190.065 This communication is for information purposes only, if you have any questions, please contact Sonny Sanders at(573) 634-6410. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at(573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Capital Area Metropolitan . Planning Organization anization Room 120, 320 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573.634.6410 Fax: 573.634.6457 UVI emorandium TO: CAMPO Technical Committee FROM: Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner DATE: July 30,2015 SUBJECT: 2015 Planning Process Review The final 2015 Transportation Planning Process Review report by FHWA and FTA was received. The report included 8 commendations, 7 recommendations and no corrective actions, which is twice as many commendations and about half as many recommendations as in the 2008 Planning Process Review,which included 4 commendations, 13 recommendations and no corrective actions. Staff appreciates the hard work of the Technical Committee and Board of Directors which contributed to this improvement. Of note, all 13 recommendations from the 2008 Planning Process Review have been implemented or addressed. A response to the review describing how CAMPO intends to address each recommendation has been requested by FHWA/FTA and will be accommodated in the next couple weeks. The full review document may be located on CAMPO's webpage on the announcements page. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at(573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Jefferson City, Missouri, metropolitan planning area. The 2015 planning process review will concentrate on documenting CAMPO's efforts and accomplishments of this process. The previous FHWA/FTA planning process review of CAMPO was completed on August 26,2008.No corrective actions were identified as a result of the 2008 review. Objectives of the 2015 FHWA/FTA Planning Process Review are highlighted in the final report. The review is intended to serve as a catalyst to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CAMPO's planning process; to help ensure major issues facing the metropolitan area are being addressed; and to provide opportunity for continued progress in growing the art of transportation planning,while implementing applicable federal regulations. The review team's work involved an off-site (office/desk) portion, and on-site portion. The on-site portion of the review was conducted January 28,2015—January 29, 2015. This was a general review of the entire planning area, and all the agencies involved, assure compliance with applicable requirements; and an assessment of CAMPO's progress in addressing findings from the 2008 review. Observations and Findings The final report documents the review team's observations and findings, including eight commendations for successful practices,and seven recommendations for improving the planning process. Commendations Commendation #1: CAMPO staff excels at connecting with planning partners on work product development. CAMPO is commended for the level of communication and collaboration during special initiatives such as Wayfinding. Commendation #2: CAMPO presents a well-developed Title VI program, and has done a commendable job on their Title VI Plan, which was found to be entirely consistent with both the Limited English Proficiency(LEP) and Public Participation Plan (PPP). The format of the Title VI Plan is structured in a manner that makes it easy to follow,and easy to understand. Commendation #3: CAMPO does a noteworthy job utilizing innovative outreach methods, especially with regards to digital communication. Commendation #4: The UPWP includes a good description of local transportation challenges, providing a good framework for developing priorities; planning local work activities; and, potentially, future project and process development. Commendation #5: Staff does a good job of communicating modifications to planning documents and work products, especially with regards to TIP modifications. The "before/after" picture of each project modification is good example of how to show changes to project information,and in demonstrating fiscal constraint. Commendation #6: Though more projects are desired in the MTP and TIP, the MPO actively promotes multi- modal planning,especially with recent Wayfinding and bicycle/pedestrian planning activities. Commendation #7: CAMPO's commitment to fostering "livable" communities is commendable in both its transportation planning and comprehensive planning efforts, especially with regards to Wayfinding and bicycle/pedestrian accommodations (as witnessed by the pedestrian improvements along Missouri Boulevard and improvements to the Greenway Trail). Commendation#8: CAMPO staff and MoDOT staff(both Central Office and District Office)do an excellent job at communicating functional classification changes. Central Office staff provide high-quality graphics and supporting documentation for all functional classification modification requests. The UAB graphics produced by Central Office were used to great effect by CAMPO staff. Recommendations Recommendation#1: In the face of increasing performance management responsibilities,and with CAMPO's goal of continuously improving the effectiveness of the planning process and their work products,CAMPO should strongly consider adding both manpower and technical capacity to their staff.Additional staff will help CAMPO address corridor and future routes studies;and help in better addressing livability and sustainability decision-making —both increasingly crucial factors in a healthy transportation system,a healthy community,and a stronger economy. Recommendation #2: We strongly suggest CAMPO develop a method whereby they can periodically evaluate, measure, and track the effectiveness of their public involvement methods; and a system to periodically introduce new public involvement tools. Recommendation #3: CAMPO should ensure adequate programming of funds in the UPWP in order to accommodate training opportunities necessary to maintain a sufficient level of technical capacity. This is especially important now with steadily changing Federal priorities and requirements. Recommendation #4: As acknowledged by CAMPO during the review meeting, the MTP should be updated to include: a. Clearly defined and locally derived goals, objectives, and strategies to better assist in program and project development. b. An improved description of projects and needs assessment; better connections tying illustrative projects to a specific need; and a systematic process for developing new projects, especially with regards to connectivity. c. Throughout the life of the plan, a better description of Transit ridership, O&M, future capital needs (especially with Transit); and a better description of the existing system along with future needs, financing strategies,and revenues. d. The development of a process whereby the MTP can accommodate TIP projects not already accounted for in the MTP. One very good method is to process MTP amendments concurrently with TIP amendments, where needed. e.The inclusion of a transit safety element. f.The inclusion of more multi-modal projects. Recommendation#5: The TIP should include a stronger representation of multi-modal projects. Recommendation#6: CAMPO would be well-served to expand upon its mobility management successes. Recommendation #7: CAMPO should identify an investment strategy, and resources, dedicated to improving transportation system safety and security. Conclusion The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration conclude that the CAMPO transportation planning process is addressing the major issues in the Metropolitan planning area, and is being conducted in accordance with applicable requirements of 23 CFR Part 450 and 49 CFR Part 613. CAMPO's planning process provides adequate representation and input from all levels of local government and individual groups regarding transportation needs of the metropolitan area. Overall, CAMPO's activities provide for a transportation planning process that results in the support and development of transportation improvements for the entire metropolitan area. Capital Area Metropolitan . Planning Organization .._- _ Room 120, 320 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573.634.6410 Fax: 573.634.6457 9Ylemoiancfum TO: CAMPO Technical Committee FROM: Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner DATE: July 30,2015 SUBJECT: FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program The FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) was approved by the CAMPO Board of Directors on April 15, 2015. Due to the relationship and timing of the UPWP and the City of Jefferson budgeting process, the document was not forwarded to MoDOT at that time. Since the City of Jefferson's budget process has progressed and MoDOT requires the UPWP for their Consolidated Planning Grant drafting and approval process, the FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program will be transmitted to MoDOT after the August Board of Directors meeting. If any changes are required of the UPWP due to the budgeting process of the City of Jefferson, the UPWP can be changed, modified or amended, as appropriate at a later date. This communication is for information purposes only, if you have any questions, please contact Sonny Sanders at(573) 634-6410. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at(573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request.