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Passenger Transportation Plan
Fiscal Years 2010-2013 – FY2011 Update
Prepared By:
Johnson County Council of Governments
January 2010
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Johnson County Council of Governments
Passenger Transportation Development Plan 2010-2013
FY2011 Update
Johnson County Council of Governments Urbanized Area Policy Board
Louise From, Chairperson..............................................................University Heights City Council
John Weihe, Vice-Chair ...............................................................................Coralville City Council
Thomas Salm..........................................................................................North Liberty City Council
Tom Gill.......................................................................................................Coralville City Council
Ross Wilburn................................................................................................ Iowa City City Council
Connie Champion......................................................................................... Iowa City City Council
Susan Mims.................................................................................................. Iowa City City Council
Regenia Bailey ............................................................................................. Iowa City City Council
Terry Dickens............................................................................................... Iowa City City Council
Michael Wright ............................................................................................ Iowa City City Council
David Ricketts......................................................................................................University of Iowa
Royce Phillips...............................................................................................................Mayor, Tiffin
Pat Harney.............................................................................Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Janelle Rettig.........................................................................Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Cathy Cutler (non-voting).........................................................Iowa Department of Transportation
Tuyet Dorau (non-voting)............................................................................Iowa City School Board
JCCOG Transportation Planning Division Staff
John Yapp, Executive Director/Transportation Planner
Brad Neumann, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kent Ralston, Assistant Transportation Planner
Darian Nagle-Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner
Linda Severson, Human Services Planning Coordinator
JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Vicky Robrock ......................................................................................Manager, Coralville Transit
Dan Holderness .............................................................................City Engineer, City of Coralville
Kelly Hayworth..................................................................... City Administrator, City of Coralville
Chris O’Brien................................................. Director, Transportation Services, City of Iowa City
Rick Fosse.......................................................................Director, Public Works, City of Iowa City
Ron Knoche................................................................................................City Engineer, Iowa City
Brian Boelk........................................................................Senior Civil Engineer, City of Iowa City
Dean Wheatly............................................................................ City Planner, City of North Liberty
Louis From.........................................................................City of University Heights City Council
Royce Phillips...............................................................................................................City of Tiffin
Greg Parker............................................................................................... Johnson County Engineer
Tom Brase ................................................................................... Director, Johnson County SEATS
Brian McClatchey...............................................................Manager, University of Iowa CAMBUS
George Hollins ..........................................................Director, Design & Construction Services, UI
Larry Wilson........................................................................Facilities Services Group – Admin., UI
Cathy Cutler ...............................................................................Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT
Tracy Troutner....................................................................Federal Highway Administration, Ames
Terry Dahms.........................................................JCCOG Regional Trails & Bicycling Committee
Robyn Jacobson.............................................................East Central Iowa Council of Governments
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Table of Contents
Section One: Process.............................................................................................................................. 3
Review of Prior Public Input (FY2008-2011)............................................................................. 3
FY2009-2012 PTDP Process and Input....................................................................................... 3
FY2010-2013 PTDP Input…………………………………………………………………........ 4
FY2011 PTP Input……………………………………………………………………………… 5
Section Two: Projects............................................................................................................................. 6
Review of Previously Recommended Projects............................................................................ 6
Service Needs.............................................................................................................................. 7
Management Needs ..................................................................................................................... 7
Existing Fleet Needs.................................................................................................................... 8
Facility Needs.............................................................................................................................. 8
Updated Short Term Priorities/FY2011....................................................................................... 9
Update Long Term Priorities/FY2011......................................................................................... 10
Updated Strategies, Goals, and Objectives for FY2011 .............................................................. 10
FY2010 Program Plan Update……………………………………………………...................... 11
Proposed FY2011 Program Plan……………………………………………………………… .. 13
Section Three: Other Recent Developments/Amendments .................................................................... 15
Section Four: PTP Committee Recommendations ................................................................................. 15
Additional Comments.................................................................................................................. 15
Attachments
Attachment 1: JCCOG PTP Committee Representatives
Attachment 2: JCCOG PTP Meeting Agenda and Sign In Sheet
Attachment 3: JCCOG PTP Next Meeting Agenda
Attachment 4: JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board Meeting Agenda (January 27, 2010)
Attachment 5: CITY STEPS Transportation Review
Attachment 6: Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Initiative
Attachment 7: Passenger Transportation Development Plan – FY2010-2013
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PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FISCAL YEARS 2010-2013
Prepared by the Johnson County Council of Governments
1. PROCESS
Review of Prior Public Input (FY2008-2011 PTDP)
JCCOG’s planning process regarding the PTDP began with focus groups and interviews with
transportation stakeholders, review of local plans, participation in regional transportation
planning sessions, and the gathering of background information.
Interviews were conducted with the following:
o Broadway Neighborhood Center Director and two family support
workers
o Disability providers from Arc, Goodwill Industries, Systems Unlimited,
and Employment Plus
o Local supervisor for Workforce Development
o Regional Supervisor for Promise Jobs (work/education component of
TANF/FIP)
o Vocational Rehabilitation counselors
o Regional Director and Residential Manager for MECCA (substance
abuse treatment program)
o Coral Ridge Mall management
o Transit riders
o Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS management
Review of local plans, including CITY STEPS 2006-2010 (HUD consolidated plan for
Iowa City). The goal of CITY STEPS is to encourage and support families and
individuals in achieving their highest degree of self-sufficiency. This plan includes a
needs assessment of public transportation with an emphasis on persons with disabilities.
JCCOG participated in the regional Mobile Action Plan workshops organized by the
Iowa DOT and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). These
workshops focused on regional transportation activities and identified issues such as gaps
in service, funding, and the lack of coordination between transportation systems in
multiple counties.
FY2009-2012 PTDP Process and Input
JCCOG created a steering committee made up of eleven local human services
organizations and the four local transit managers. The committee met on December 19,
2007 and January 16, 2008. The human service agencies are selected by the JCCOG
Human Services Coordinator with the intent of having as many different types of
agencies represented in the planning process as possible and still have a small enough
group to work with. The committee members included:
o The Arc of Southeast Iowa
o Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
o Systems Unlimited
o Chatham Oaks Care Facility
o Hometies Childcare
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o Reach for Your Potential
o United Action for Youth
o Big Brothers/Big Sisters
o Four Oaks Youth Homes
o Goodwill Industries
o Shelter House
o Coralville Transit
o Iowa City Transit
o University of Iowa Cambus
o Johnson County SEATS
Survey of 35 human service agencies. Survey results indicated that human service
agencies utilize the current public transit system but could use more help with bus passes,
more frequent bus service, and off-hour transit options. The surveys also indicated that
the human service agencies would like to know more about current transportation options
for their clients.
Surveys and interviews at local senior dining facilities. Surveys were conducted at the
Iowa City Senior Center on January 14, 2008, the Coralville Congregate Meal Site on
January 15, 2008, Capital House Senior Living facility on February 5, 2008, and the
North Liberty Recreation Center on February 22, 2008. The results of the senior mobility
survey indicated that almost half of the seniors still drove their own car and had little
problem with the current transit systems. Increased paratransit service was recommended
by most seniors as well as the local disability services providers.
Met with local disability services providers at their December 7, 2007 meeting to discuss
transit needs. Public transit training and educational materials were mentioned as
something the agencies could use.
Met with the transit manager for Coralville Transit on December 20, 2007, Iowa City
Transit on December 13, 2007, and Cambus on December 19, 2007. The transit
manager’s concerns were mainly in regard to the lack of funding for the increase in
service requests. They would also like to see more financial help for service come from
the human service agencies.
Reviewed Iowa City’s CITY STEPS (HUD Consolidated Plan) 2007 Report regarding
transportation needs. The report indicated that more bus shelters and increased fixed
route frequency were needed.
FY2010-2013 PTDP Input
• CITY STEPS:
– Transportation remains a barrier for low income residents
– Lack of late nights and Sundays fixed route bus service
• Coralville Transit:
– Need new transit facility due to flooding (possible joint facility)
– Continue to explore JARC application with North Liberty
– Bus replacement of aging fleet
– Expand both fixed route and paratransit fleets to accommodate increase in
service
• Iowa City Transit:
– Re-evaluate cab ride program.
– Re-evaluate New Freedoms program to Chatham Oaks facility.
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– Explore options for new transit facility (possible joint facility)
– Review and improve current bus routes and facilities
– Bus replacement of aging fleet
– Expand both fixed route and paratransit fleets to accommodate increase in
service
• Cambus:
– Expansion of maintenance and bus storage facilities (possible joint facility)
– Bus replacement of aging fleet
– Expand both fixed route and paratransit fleets to accommodate increase in
service
• Johnson County SEATS:
– Expand service to communities in Johnson County
– Promote service in smaller communities in Johnson County
– Explore late night and weekend service
• JCCOG:
– Study fixed route transit expansion (inside and outside of urban area)
– Study park and ride facility possibilities
– Plan for passenger rail service
– Language barriers in current bus service
– Education programs for riders
– Joint facilities/shared programs
• Human Services Survey:
– Continue free bus ticket program in Iowa City and Coralville; need for more
promotion of service
– Need transportation service from rural areas on daily basis
– Need late night and weekend bus service
– Ride time on certain bus routes is too long
– Lack of bus service to parts of Coralville and Oakdale campus
– Need activity buses/charters/on-call van service
– Provide fixed route service to areas just outside the city limits
– Need more information on current services, user guides
– Need a standing committee (human services/transit) to implement programs
FY2011-2014 PTP Input
JCCOG PTP Committee review (January 6, 2010)
JCCOG PTP Committee regular meeting (agenda is attached)
Senior Transportation Committee (meets each month); a press release is
attached
Paratransit Advisory Committee (SEATS) (meets quarterly)
Iowa City CITY STEPS Program review (transit comments are attached)
Transit Managers (meets quarterly or as needed)
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board (PTP approval on January 27,
2010)
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2. PROJECTS
Review of Previously Recommended Projects
New Freedoms Funding: In August of 2006, Iowa City Transit began operating an
express route to Chatham Oaks Care Facility on the west side of Iowa City. Chatham
Oaks currently houses 75 persons with mental illness and mental retardation and has
recently expanded their facility with another 18 units. Chatham Oaks requested this bus
service to their facility. The City has received New Freedoms funding for this service in
FY07 and FY08. Iowa City Transit received $70,180 in New Freedoms funds in FY07
for the Chatham Oaks express route. The funding amounts were $35,054 for the
purchase of a 1992 40’ Gillig Phantom bus and $35,126 for operating. In FY08 Iowa
City Transit applied for and received $60,832 in operating funds for the Chatham Oaks
express route. The existing Chatham Oaks service consists of a 20 minute express route
to Chatham Oaks with limited residential service in west Iowa City. The service operates
12 trips per day, 5 days per week. Iowa City Transit also received New Freedoms
funding in FY09 ($56,062) but returned the funding after FTA required the Chatham
Oaks service to stop at the intermodal facility in downtown Iowa City. The route
continues as is without the New Freedoms funding.
JARC Funding: In FY08 Iowa City Transit applied for and received JARC funding for
two projects. The first grant was for $20,000 for the establishment of a subsidized cab
ride service. Iowa City Transit matched the 50/50 grant with $20,000. The program was
designed for people that work late nights, holidays, and weekends when regular fixed
route transit service does not operate. The program subsidized half the cost of a cab ride
for qualified individuals. The program began in the Fall of 2008. Iowa City Transit also
received $15,000 for the cab ride program in FY09. This program was discontinued due
to lack of use in FY10 but will be reevaluated by Iowa City Transit.
Iowa City Transit’s second JARC grant application was for the expansion of three
existing routes. The route expansions targeted low income households and developing
commercial areas. The Manville Heights route extended service to subsidized housing in
the City’s Peninsula Neighborhood Development and the North Dodge route extended
bus service to the Northgate Corporate Park which has developed into a major
employment center. The Broadway route expansion includes increased service during
off-peak hours and targets job sites and human service programs. These routes began in
May of 2008. In FY09 Iowa City Transit received $81,287 (50% of project costs) for the
route extensions. In FY10, Iowa City Transit received $81,356 in JARC funds for the
same route extensions.
In FY09, Coralville received $48,228 in JARC funding to extend existing bus routes to
provide service to the growing commercial area north of the Coral Ridge Mall area and I-
80. The new route provides a link to North Liberty as well. This extension will
eventually cover another commercial development at Coralville’s Iowa River Landing in
FY11 or FY12. In FY10, Coralville Transit received $37,352 in JARC funds for this
project.
5310 Funding: Iowa City Transit received $73,078 in 5310 funding in FY08 and
$84,358 in FY09 and puts the funding toward paratransit service with Johnson County
SEATS. In FY10, Iowa City Transit received $94,336 in 5310 funding.
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Coralville Transit received $20,484 in 5310 funds in FY08 and $23,579 in FY09. These
funds go toward the paratransit contract with Johnson County SEATS. In FY10,
Coralville Transit received $24,506 in 5310 funding.
Cambus received $116,667 in 5310 funding in FY09 and used the funding for bus facility
expansion. Cambus was allowed to do this since some of the additional space needs are a
result of the paratransit bus program. In FY10, Cambus received $133,234 in 5310
funding.
Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Funding: The University of Iowa Cambus
applied for and received $880,000 in Public Transit Infrastructure Grant funding in FY08
for an addition to their bus storage facility. The added space was needed to get all of
their buses under roof. In FY09, Coralville Transit received $880,000 in funding for a
new transit facility. In FY10, Coralville Transit received another $494,323 in funding for
their transit facility. In the spring of 2008, Coralville’s transit facility was destroyed by
flooding.
Service Needs (no change)
Lack of public transit service during late night and early morning hours, Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays. These gaps in service limit job opportunities in businesses that
operate 24/7 or off-peak. Some of these businesses may include food service, hotel/motel
housekeeping, retail, and manufacturing.
Public transit may be very inconvenient for some due to time consuming rides on public
transit. These ride times affect people trying to get their children to childcare and then to
work on time, trying to get to their children if they get sick during the day at daycare or
school, and adjusting to work shift and work location changes. This inconvenience
makes it very difficult to consistently rely on public transit service. Waiting for and
riding the bus may take more time than an actual part time work shift. For those that do
not have a vehicle, license, or insurance, this lack of convenience can be a problem when
it comes to employment opportunities.
Public transit may not provide service to certain employment and/or shopping centers in
the urban area or surrounding communities. The lack of public transportation service to
these areas creates problems for job opportunities.
More training and education is necessary for potential users of public transit.
There is a lack of bus shelter facilities.
More park and ride facilities are necessary to reduce vehicle congestion and the growing
need for more parking in the downtown Iowa City area and at the University of Iowa.
These type of facilities would benefit from the existing public transit system.
Management Needs (no change)
Management evaluations will be done by the communities of Iowa City and Coralville or
by the University of Iowa or Johnson County Board of Supervisors. This includes
consolidation discussions through JCCOG. The JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
explored this issue in March of 2008. The Board found little support for consolidation at
this time.
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Existing Fleet Needs (no change)
In March of 2009, Coralville Transit received $848,659 in ARRA funding for 2 – 40’
heavy-duty replacement buses (one partially funded with 5309 funds), 1 – 40’ expansion
bus, and 1 light-duty expansion bus. Iowa City Transit received $1,062,000 in ARRA
funding for 3 – 40’ heavy-duty expansion buses. Cambus received $1,800,000 in ARRA
funding for 2 – 40’ replacement buses, 3 – 40’ heavy-duty expansion buses, and 4
passenger shelters.
In FY07 Cambus received funding for 11 new heavy-duty buses ($2,921,600 federal
funds) through the Public Transit Equipment and Facilities Management System (PTMS
5309). In FY08 Cambus received three additional heavy-duty buses ($801,000 federal
funds). Iowa City Transit received one new light-duty bus ($61,420) through PTMS in
FY07 and no new buses in FY08. Coralville Transit purchased one heavy-duty bus
($287,000 federal funds) through PTMS in FY08.
The spare ratios for the three transit systems in this urbanized area: Coralville Transit 9,
Iowa City Transit 31, and Cambus 26. Almost half of the buses in the three fleets are
older than 12 years. The following spare ratios are currently in effect for each system:
Coralville Transit: 33% (3 spares/ 12 total/ 9 peak)
Iowa City Transit: 16% (5 spares/ 36 total/ 31 peak)
Cambus: 23% (6 spares/ 32 total/ 26 peak)
The local human service agencies have limited fleets and little funding to expand or
repair existing fleets. Many agencies must rely on public transportation, donations, or
resort to using personal vehicles when transporting clients.
As the need for service grows so does the need for equipment. Newer and more efficient
buses are needed in order to keep costs down. New routes are anticipated where
expansion will be necessary.
Facility Needs (no change)
In the spring of 2008, the Coralville Transit facility was totally destroyed. The facility
was inundated by 5.5 feet of water for 10 days. Coralville Transit is temporarily working
out of two metal pole buildings which are not adequate for bus operations. Coralville
Transit is working with FEMA, FTA, and the Iowa DOT to replace the flooded facility
with a new facility. Coralville Transit has applied for and was awarded Public Transit
Infrastructure Funding through the Iowa DOT for both FY09 and FY10. Coralville hopes
to begin construction on the new facility in the spring or summer of 2010.
Coralville Transit has plans for an intermodal facility to be located in their new Iowa
River Landing Development Area. This redevelopment area will include not only the
new intermodal facility but also a hotel and conference center (completed in 2006),
professional office and retail space, public recreation, open space, and trails. This
intermodal facility will include a transit interchange/hub for Coralville Transit and will be
fully operational for paratransit services for Johnson County SEATS and Cambus. The
facility will also provide taxicab and intercity bus accommodations, a park-and-ride
program, bicycle facilities, and will include administrative offices for transit and parking.
Coralville has already received three “earmarks” for design and engineering totaling
about $1,500,000. The total cost for this facility is over $17,000,000.
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The Iowa City Transit facility is undersized and has significant environmental issues due
to it being constructed on top of an old dump site. Cracks in the utilities infrastructure
underneath the building cause significant air quality issues. The flood of 2008 also
damaged the pipes underneath the facility. Driveways and parking areas have settled 4 to
6 feet. Settling and methane gas issues have made it difficult to expand the facility and
maintenance costs continue to increase.
Iowa City Transit received $64,000 for building repair through PTMS in FY2007. These
building repairs were completed in the spring of 2008. Iowa City Transit invested over
$200,000 in improving the air quality at their current transit/maintenance facility in 2000
and 2001.
Iowa City Transit completed their $13 million dollar intermodal facility in 2006.
Federally earmarked funds were used for the project.
In the Iowa City STEPS review the need for additional bus stop shelters was identified as
a need.
The Cambus garage is significantly undersized. Cambus currently stores 25% of its fleet
outside in an unsecured area. The facility is located along the Iowa River and was
damaged by the 2008 flood. Cambus is in need of bus storage expansion.
In FY2007, Cambus received $64,000 from PTMS to install a sprinkler system in their
existing maintenance facility. In FY08 Cambus received $880,000 in funding through
the State’s RIIF program to expand their current bus storage facility. Cambus will also
use $230,000 in 5310 funds (FY07 and FY08) in the expansion project. The Cambus
facility can no longer house the entire transit fleet, is not designed for efficient and
effective maintenance of equipment, and does not meet recommended security standards.
Currently, 25% of the Cambus fleet is stored outside. A site and program study has been
conducted by the University of Iowa and it has been determined that a joint use facility,
along with the University of Iowa’s Fleet Services Division, would provide the
opportunity for a more efficient and cost effective facility. Staffing and equipment would
also be shared by the two university divisions. Cambus plans to begin the construction
this spring.
Cambus continues to explore the possibility of building more park and ride facilities for
University employees since parking on campus is limited. In the University of Iowa’s
Parking Strategic Plan the lack of parking on the east side and central campus is
identified. Park and ride facilities are planned for these locations.
Johnson County SEATS has completed construction on a new facility to be shared with
the Johnson County Secondary Roads Department. The facility includes bus storage and
office space for SEATS at a cost of $1,200,000. The maintenance part of the facility will
be a shared expense. SEATS portion of the maintenance facility will be about $500,000.
SEATS received a federal “earmark” of $100,000 in FY06. The new facility is located in
Iowa City.
Updated Short Term Priorities/FY2011
Develop new transit facilities for Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and Cambus
Update and modernize transit equipment
Plan quarterly meetings of the PTP Committee; develop an agenda to begin in February
2010
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Reevaluate Iowa City Transit’s Cab Ride Program to workers that need late night and
weekend transit service; include Coralville Transit
Extend current bus routes to developments with low income housing and/or persons with
disabilities
Develop human services/school/senior rider education programs
Develop programs for senior riders through Senior Transportation Committee
Develop multiple languages materials for transit agencies
Extend bus routes to more commercial areas in the urbanized area
Develop regional Amtrak rail service to Chicago
Provide more bus shelters in the urbanized area and develop an adopt-a-shelter program
Develop park-and-ride programs in existing and planned intermodal facilities
Updated Long Term Priorities/FY2011
Develop passenger rail service within the urbanized area
Extend bus routes to residential areas outside of the urbanized area
Establish park-and-ride facilities outside of the urbanized area; additional rolling stock
will be required
Look for corporate partners in JARC grant applications
Update and modernize transit equipment
Updated Strategies, Goals and Objectives for FY2011
From the above identified deficiencies and needs, the following goals and objectives
were developed:
Goal: Extend late night, Sunday, and holiday service to commercial areas.
o Objective: Promote the Iowa City Transit subsidized ride program that
will meet the transportation needs of individuals working late night hours
and Sundays and holidays. Evaluate private transit or SEATS service
options.
o Objective: Coralville Transit will consider making the subsidized ride
program a joint effort with Iowa City Transit.
Goal: Provide new and/or expand transit facilities and equipment.
o Objective: Build new transit administration, vehicle storage, and
maintenance facilities for Coralville Transit. There is an immediate
need since the 2008 flooding destroyed Coralville Transit’s facilities.
o Objective: Plan for new transit facilities for Iowa City transit. Include
quality standards for the work place.
o Objective: Plan for new and/or expanded transit facilities for Cambus.
o Objective: Consider joint projects for the three fixed route transit
operations. This includes equipment upgrades such as fare box
replacement and AVL systems.
o Objective: Develop park and ride/commuter lots and associated
facilities for use by the communities and the University of Iowa. These
facilities would help eliminate traffic congestion and provide additional
parking options for workers that can’t afford the high cost of parking
near the employment centers. Coralville Transit has developed a park
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and ride lot for the VA Hospital. Expansion buses for parking and ride
facilities will be necessary.
o Objective: Coordinate placement of additional enclosed bus stop
shelters near human services organizations and neighborhoods making
the use of the fixed route bus system more convenient for human
services clients.
Goal: Extend existing bus routes or create new routes.
o Objective: Talk to developers about future developments for low
income and/or persons with disabilities and plan for bus service facilities
and schedules.
o Objective: Coralville Transit will continue to explore expansion
possibilities of existing routes to commercial areas north of Coral Ridge
Mall/I-80, the Iowa River Landing, and North Liberty.
o Objective: Iowa City Transit will continue to explore the expansion of
existing routes to better serve the commercial areas on South Riverside
Drive, Pepperwood, Sycamore Mall, downtown Iowa City, and the new
Johnson County Administration/Human Services Campus.
o Objective: Expand existing bus routes to residential areas just outside
the urbanized area. Consider school and childcare activities.
o Objective: Provide new routes for specific job access; include
commercial and industry partners that provide a large number of jobs
that have late or shifting hours.
Goal: Coordinate transportation services among human service organizations.
o Objective: Establish a standing JCCOG Committee to develop and
implement transportation/human services programs.
o Objective: Work with public transit agencies and human service
providers on establishing a van pool program to be used on an as-needed
basis. Scheduling could be managed by a human services organization.
Goal: Provide more transportation related training and education programs.
o Objective: Provide a variety of brochures and videos for secondary
language programs, students, human services clients, and seniors.
(JCCOG Committee)
FY2010 Program Plan Update
Urbanized Area Formula Funding (5307):
JCCOG, on behalf of Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS, will
apply for 5307 operating and capital funds. JCCOG is the designated recipient of
these funds. The apportionment of these funds is based on a formula that takes
into account four different local performance factors. The amount apportioned in
FY09 was $1,680,996. The JCCOG Board apportionment for FY10 was
$1,085,133 for Iowa City Transit, $310,038 for Coralville Transit, and $422,168
for Cambus (total of $1,817,339).
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Capital Investment Program Funding (5309):
These discretionary funds are limited to rolling stock and facilities and are
administered by the Iowa DOT. Funding amounts in this program vary
significantly year to year. Each of the three local public transit systems have
projects submitted to the state and each project is on a state-wide funding list for
equipment and facility projects. Rolling stock replacement projects are selected
based on vehicle age and mileage compared to useful life standards. Funding for
expansion buses for new service will also be pursued through 5309 funding. In
FY09, Iowa City Transit received three heavy-duty buses at a total cost of
$956,160 as well as $19,200 for bus camera systems. Coralville Transit received
$637,061 for two heavy-duty buses and $19,200 for bus camera systems.
Cambus received $32,000 for bus camera systems.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided additional funding in
FY09. Iowa City Transit received $1,062,000 for three heavy-duty buses.
Coralville Transit received $848,659 for three heavy-duty buses and one
medium-duty bus. Cambus received $1,800,000 for five heavy-duty buses and
four passenger shelters.
Special Needs Formula Funding (5310):
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit will continue to use Special Needs
funding for their paratransit service contract with Johnson County SEATS. In
FY10, Iowa City received $94,336 ($870,290 SEATS contract) and Coralville
Transit received $24,506 ($160,461 SEATS contract).
CAMBUS will continue to program their Special Needs funds toward bus
replacement in their Bionic Bus fleet and bus storage. Cambus received $133,234
in FY10.
JARC Funding (5316):
Prepare a request for JARC funds to be used toward the Manville Heights, North
Dodge, and Broadway fixed routes that were expanded in FY09. These routes
target low income housing in Iowa City’s Peninsula Development area and
commercial stops in the City’s Northgate Corporate Park and Broadway
commercial/human services area. Iowa City Transit received $81,356 in FY10.
Iowa City Transit will prepare a JARC application for the Chatham Oaks Express
route. This program received New Freedoms funding in FY07 and FY08 but in
FY10 Iowa City Transit would like to target the connection to jobs from this area.
Iowa City Transit chose not to apply in FY10.
Iowa City Transit will apply for funding to continue the subsidized cab ride
program for individuals working late hours, weekends, and holidays. This
program began in FY09. Iowa City Transit chose not to apply for these funds in
FY10.
Coralville Transit will request funding for the expansion routes that provide bus
service to the growing commercial area north of the Coral Ridge Mall area and I-
80. This expansion will eventually cover another commercial development at
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing and North Liberty in FY11 or FY12. Coralville
Transit received $37,352 in FY10.
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New Freedoms Funding (5317): The FY10 New Freedoms mark for the Iowa City Urbanized
Area is $43,025. Additional New Freedoms funds may be available, depending on the number of
state-wide applications.
Coralville Transit expanded a route in the City of North Liberty in FY07 and
would like to work with North Liberty on targeting areas with disabled riders.
This would include expanding the existing route to more residential and
commercial areas and increase the frequency of service. Coralville Transit
decided not to apply for New Freedoms funding in FY10.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding: No funding requests at this time
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding:
University of Iowa CAMBUS and the City of Coralville may develop park and
ride/commuter lot facilities through ICAAP. Cambus decided not to apply for
ICAAP funds in FY10.
STA Formula Funding: Used by transit agencies for operations
STA Coordinated Special Projects/Special Projects Funding:
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit will apply for funds to replace or
establish passenger shelters near human services agencies. These agencies will
partner in this program. This project is estimated at $25,000 and includes
installation of four passenger shelters. Iowa City Transit has not yet applied for
these funds.
Iowa City or Coralville Transit will apply for funding on behalf of JCCOG’s
Human Services/Transit Committee. Projects include the production and printing
of educational materials, brochures, and videos as well as ITS projects. This
project is estimated to cost $10,000. Iowa City Transit and JCCOG are currently
working on this project.
Public Transit Infrastructure Funding:
Coralville Transit will apply for transit facility funding. Coralville Transit
received $880,000 in FY09 and $494,323 in FY10.
Proposed FY2011 Program Plan
Urbanized Area Formula Funding (5307):
The 5307 funds will be distributed with the same local formula listed for FY10.
FY11 funding levels are not yet known.
Capital Investment Program Funding (5309):
Same as what was discussed under the first year plan for rolling stock. Funding
levels are not yet known.
Apply for funding to replace the fare box system in Iowa City Transit and
Coralville Transit buses.
Apply for funding for an AVL system on all Iowa City Transit, Coralville
Transit, and Cambus buses.
Special Needs Formula Funding (5310):
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit will continue to use Special Needs
funding for their paratransit service contract with Johnson County SEATS. In
FY11, Iowa City Transit will receive $92,341, Coralville Transit will receive
$25,668, and Cambus will receive $136,122.
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CAMBUS will continue to program their Special Needs funds toward bus
replacement in their Bionic Bus fleet and bus storage.
JARC Funding (5316):
Prepare a request for JARC funds to be used toward the Manville Heights, North
Dodge, and Broadway fixed routes that were expanded in FY09. These routes
target low income housing in Iowa City’s Peninsula Development area and
commercial stops in the City’s Northgate Corporate Park and Broadway
commercial/human services area.
Iowa City Transit will prepare a JARC application for the Chatham Oaks Express
route. This program received New Freedoms funding in FY07 and FY08. In
FY11 Iowa City Transit would like to target the connection to jobs from this area.
After a reevaluation of the program, Iowa City Transit may apply for funding to
continue the subsidized cab ride program for individuals working late hours,
weekends, and holidays. This program began in FY09. Coralville Transit may
also make this a joint application in FY11.
Coralville Transit will request funding for the expansion routes that provide bus
service to the growing commercial area north of the Coral Ridge Mall area and I-
80. This expansion will eventually cover another commercial development at
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing and North Liberty in FY11 or FY12.
New Freedoms Funding (5317): The FY11 New Freedoms mark for the Iowa City Urbanized
Area is unknown at this time.
Coralville Transit expanded a route in the City of North Liberty in FY07 and
would like to work with North Liberty on targeting areas with disabled riders.
This would include expanding the existing route to more residential and
commercial areas and increase the frequency of service.
Surface Transportation (STP) Funding: No funding requests at this time.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding:
University of Iowa CAMBUS and the City of Coralville may apply for funding
for park and ride/commuter lot facilities.
STA Formula Funding: Will be used for transit operations in FY11.
STA Coordinated Special Projects Funding:
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit will apply for funds to replace or
establish passenger shelters near human services agencies. These agencies will
partner in this program.
Iowa City or Coralville Transit will apply for funding on behalf of JCCOG’s
Human Services/Transit Committee. Projects include the production and printing
of educational materials, brochures, and videos, as well as ITS projects.
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3. OTHER RECENT DEVELOPMENTS/AMENDMENTS (these amendments have been
proposed through the PTP input process and are included in the goals, priorities, and
program plan above)
Add AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) system purchase to Iowa City Transit,
Coralville Transit, and Cambus. Apply for Federal Section 5309 Funding. This
item will also be amended into the FY10 TIP.
Add fare box replacement to PTP for Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit.
Apply for Public Transit Infrastructure Funding. This item will also be amended
into the FY10 TIP.
4. PTP COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Make necessary changes to the transit TIP’s to include the proposed projects.
Have the PTP Committee reevaluate the subsidized cab ride program for the
urbanized area.
Consider extending the Chatham Oaks Express Route hours of service.
Have the PTP Committee discuss the development of an adopt-a-bus shelter
program.
The PTP Committee Recommends that the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
approves the FY2011 PTP Update.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/City of Tiffin
Research and consider a county-wide transit system
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