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Meeting Notice
JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Thursday March 13, 2008 - 10:30 a.m.
Emma Harvat Hall
Iowa City City Hall
Agenda
1. Call to order; recognize alternates; consider approval of meeting minutes
2. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
3. Consider a recommendation on the FY09 JCCOG Federal Transit Administration Program of
Projects
4. Consider a recommendation on the FY09 JCCOG Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan
update
5. Consider a recommendation on the FY09 JCCOG Passenger Transportation Development Plan
6. Consider a recommendation on the FY09 Transportation Planning Work Program
7. Update on Surface Transportation Program and Transportation Enhancement funding targets
8. Update on Transportation Investment Moves the Economy in the 21st Century proposal
9. Update on the formation of a subcommittee to explore expansion of fixed-route public transit
10. Update on passenger rail planning
11. Update on recent activities
12. Other business
13. Adjournment
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PRELIMINARY DRAFT - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
MINUTES
JCCOG TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 -10:00 AM
EMMA HARVAT HALL
IOWA CITY CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Coralville:
Iowa City:
Dan Holderness, Scott Larson,
Vicky Robrock
Ron Knoche, Scott Amlong, Brian Boelk
Rick Fosse, Ron Logsden
Tom Brase, Greg Parker
Dean Wheatley
Karin Dils
Erling Anderson
Brian McClatchey, Larry Wilson,
George Hollins
Terry Dahms
Tracy Troutner
Johnson County:
North Liberty:
Tiffin:
University Heights:
University of Iowa
RTBC:
Iowa DOT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Kris Ackerson, Brad Neumann, Kent Ralston, Linda Severson,
Nick VanderZwan, John Yapp
1. CALL TO ORDER: RECOGNIZE ALTERNATES; CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEETING
MINUTES
Neumann called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM. Alternates were as follows: Scott Larson
for Kelly Hayworth of Coralville, Scott Amlong for Joe Fowler of Iowa City. A motion by
Wheatley to approve the minutes from the 9-11-07 TT AC meeting was denied. McClatchey
noted that he had several issues with the meeting minutes and outlined said corrections for
the committee. Dahms stated he would like to see the minutes approved at the subsequent
TTAC meeting so that corrections could be verified. Yapp stated the corrected minutes
would be provided for a vote at the following meeting.
2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
John Yapp introduced Kris Ackerson as a new Assistant Transportation Planner for JCCOG
and Nick VanderZwan as the new Traffic Engineering Planner for JCCOG. Yapp introduced
Tracy Troutner a new Transportation Planner for FHWA.
3. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
REGARDING APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (STP) JCCOG FUNDS FOR FY09-10
Ackerson outlined the source and amount of JCCOG Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funds available for apportionment for FY09-10. Ackerson stated how the recommendation
process to the Urbanized Area Policy Board would work. Ackerson handed out an updated
scoring sheet to the committee. Wheatley asked if engineering costs and sidewalk costs can
be including in a project using STP funds. Neumann stated this is appropriate. Wheatley
asked what happens if a project goes over budget. Neumann noted that the money can be
carried over into following years so long as they are spent within the timeline provided by the
Iowa DOT. Dils noted Tiffin's project will include 8' sidewalks not 6' sidewalks as stated in the
application.
Wheatley inquired how trail projects would score points for Criteria #5. Ackerson noted that
points were given as an "undocumented positive effect" due to the potential for on-street
vehicles being replaced by traffic on said trail. Logsden stated that he felt that projects #3
and #5 would have a positive effect on Iowa City Transit and that they should receive points
as such; because left turn lanes would be used by buses and shorten travel times.
Logsden moved to add 3 points to Criteria #4 for projects #3 and #5. McClatchey
seconded.
Dahms noted that he is becoming increasingly uncomfortable changing scores during the
meeting as staff has made informed decisions while scoring projects and that the committee
should not be making considerable changes to staff scoring. VanderZwan explained that
points were given to these projects under criteria #4 not criteria #5 because staff felt the
projects were not necessarily increasing the likelihood that someone would ride Iowa City
Transit. Yapp stated that staff scores are only guidelines and that the committee need not
make a recommendation based solely on said scores. Dils agreed, and noted the scoring
criteria were somewhat subjective but that staff has made scoring decisions after some
deliberation.
The motion failed on a vote of7-10
Yapp stated the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board may reconsider the scoring for
subsequent years, but for the current meeting staff had used the adopted scoring criteria
process.
Robrock moved to leave staff scores as presented for purposes of making a
recommendation on the apportionment of STP funds to the Urbanized Area Policy
Board. Anderson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Fosse passed out a handout showing his proposal for STP apportionment. Fosse
recommended allocating $1,300,000 in STP funds to Iowa City for the Lower Muscatine Road
reconstruction project, $396,800 in STP funds to University Heights for the Melrose Avenue
wide sidewalk project, and $370,200 in STP funds to Tiffin for the extension of Ireland
Avenue to Highway 6.
Fosse moved to approve the recommended apportionment as indicated on the
handout. Oils Seconded.
Holderness noted that Coralville's 1 st Avenue bridge project should receive some recognition
as it was given the highest staff scores.
Motion passes with a vote of 16-1 with Wheatley opposed.
4. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
REGARDING APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE)
JCCOG FUNDS FOR FY09-10
Ackerson outlined the source and amount of JCCOG Transportation Enhancement (TE)
funds available for apportionment for FY09-10. Ackerson noted that the JCCOG Regional
Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) recommends funding the East Tiffin Trail at 80%
($89,000) with the remainder ($101,870) going to the Coralville 1st Avenue sidewalk project.
Knoche moved to leave the staff scoring of TE projects unchanged. Holderness
seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Holderness moved to approve the RTBC TE funding recommendation. Dahms
seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
5. DISCUSS JCCOG BOARD REQUESTED REPORT ON THE DES MOINES REGIONAL
TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND CYRIDE
Neumann outlined the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) and CyRide
memorandum as presented in the packet. DART is a transit authority serving all the
municipalities in Polk County, with taxing authority for all the municipalities in Polk County
including the unincorporated area. Each community funds a base level of service through the
levy and pays additional funds if increased service is desired; CyRide is a municipal transit
system within which Iowa State students ride 'free' but contribute student fees to support the
service.
McClatchey noted that DART is a transit authority while CyRide is a municipally owned
system. Robrock added that our municipal systems are just as productive as the DART and
CyRide systems. Dahms requested that JCCOG staff produce a chart outlining the various
statistics associated with each of these systems in comparison to local systems when the
information is forwarded to the Board.
6. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
ON THE APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT 5307 FUNDS TO CORALVILLE
TRANSIT. IOWA CITY TRANSIT AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAMBUS
Neumann outlined the FY08 apportionment and asked the committee to make a
recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board (UAPB).
Citizen James Jetter noted that North Liberty ridership is growing and that a cooperative
effort between municipalities continues to be warranted.
Logsden moved to adopt the FY08 apportionment. Robrock seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.
7. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT MOVES THE
ECONOMY IN THE 21:;1 CENTURY (TIME-21) INITIATIVE
Yapp updated the committee on the TIME-21 initiative and stated that future meetings would
be held to discuss possible funding sources for the initiative. Yapp stated there is a state
goal of raising an additional $200 million for transportation projects through license fees,
registration fees, fuel tax, and other sources. Yapp stated he would keep the committee
posted on the initiative's progress.
Fosse left at 11 :00
8. DISCUSSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR YEAR-OF-EXPENDITURE COST ESTIMATES IN
THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)
Yapp updated the committee on the FHWA requirement for Year-of-Expenditure costs. Yapp
outlined two methods for meeting this requirement. Troutner recommended using 4%
inflation if no local factor is available. Troutner noted that operations and maintenance costs
should also be factored into the TIP. Holderness noted that rising construction costs should
be taken into account. McClatchey asked if there are guidelines for maintenance costs for
facilities. Troutner noted that FHWA is working on such guidelines.
9. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
ON A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR FUTURE AMTRAK SERVICE INTO JOHNSON
COUNTY
Yapp outlined JCCOG's involvement with passenger rail development both locally and
regionally. Yapp stated that the DOT requested a letter of support from JCCOG for such
regional light-rail initiatives. McClatchey stated he is concerned that rail initiatives would
divert state funds away from local transit agencies. Logsden noted that competition for funds
between rail and transit systems could divert funds used to replace buses away from local
transit agencies. The committee agreed that they would like these comments added to the
support letter from JCCOG.
Dahms stated that he would like to see the railroad agree to grant easements along rail
corridor rights-of-way for the development of trails. Ralston stated that this issue would be
added to the following JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee meeting agenda.
Dahms moved for the approval of a letter from JCCOG supporting future AMTRAK
service to Johnson County. Wheatley seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Holderness and Robrock left at 11 :25
10. UPDATE ON RECENT ACTIVITIES
Committee members updated the group on recent activities within their respective
communities. Yapp stated that updated JCCOG staff duties and contact information are
included in the packet.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Knoche moved to adjourn. Dils seconded
Meeting adjourned at 11 :33
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Date: March 6, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Brad Neuman~tant Transportation Planner
Re: Agenda item 3: Consider recommendation to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
on the FY09 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects for the Iowa City
Urbanized Area
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and University of Iowa CAMBUS have programmed the
projects on the following table for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307, 5309,
5310, 5316 and 5317 funds in FY09. The projects will be included in the FY09 Iowa DOT
Consolidated Transit Funding applications JCCOG completes for each system, and in the FY09-
12 JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program.
JCCOG staff will prepare FY09 FTA grant applications for Coralville, Iowa City, and CAMBUS.
Iowa DOT will submit a statewide Section 5309 application for FY09.
Please bring any questions you have to the March 13, 2008 TTAC meeting.
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FY2009 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects
Coralville Transit
Total: FTA:
1. Operating Assistance
2. Contracted services for persons with special needs
3. Extend existing fixed routes to provide service to commercial
area north of 1-80
4. Develop subsidized cab ride program (with Iowa City Transit)
5. Associated capital bus maintenance [spare parts]
6. Design and construct Intermodal Transportation Center
7. Purchase 4 replacement heavy-duty 40' buses/cameras
(103/104/105)
8. Resurface/repair parking area adjacent to transit building
9. Extend North Liberty route/target commercial areas (JAR C)
10. Purchase shop equipment (welder and armature lathe)
11. Remodel administration area of maintenance facility
12. Construct addition to parts room/maintenance area
13. Purchase 3 passenger shelters
14. Purchase 2- 40' heavy-duty replacement buses (98/99)/
cameras
15. Replace 2 passenger shelters and associated improvements
16. Purchase 2- 40' heavy-duty buses (100/101 )/cameras
17. ITS system development/hardware/software for 10 vehicles
18. 2 light-duty (176'), expansion buses/diesel
$179,683
$124,800
$50,000
$30,000
$16,700,000
$270,500
( estimated)
$23,579
$62,400
$25,000
$24,000
$13,600,000
$1 ,062,000
$100,000
$50,000
$5,000
$50,000
$20,000
$21,000
$881 .460
$80,000
$25,000
$4,000
$40,000
$16,000
$16,800
$708,000
$14,000
$708,000
$200,000
$150,000
$587,640
$11,200
$587,640
$160,000
$124,500
Total Capital Funds:
FT A Capital Funds:
FTA Operating Funds:
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$20,122,483
$16,007,330
$ 270,500
FY2009 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects
Iowa City Transit
Total: FTA:
$920,076
(estimated)
$870,290 $84,358
$140,360 $140,360
$119, 166 $59,583
$50,000 $25,000
$3,186,000 $2,644,380
$213,229 $170,583
$1,062,000 $881 ,460
1. Operating assistance
2. Contracted services for persons with special needs (5310)
3. Operating funds for Chatham Oaks express fixed route (New
Freedom)
4. Extend existing fixed routes to include the Peninsula Development
and North Dodge service to Northgate (JARC)
5. Develop subsidized cab ride program (JARC)
6. Purchase 9 40' heavy-duty buses/cameras
[631/632/639/640/641/642/643/654/655]
7. Transit associated capital maintenance
8. Purchase 3 heavy-duty 40' buses for fleet expansion/cameras
9. Purchase replacement radio system for buses including base
station and related equipment
10. ITS system development
11. Purchase replacement light-duty bus [662]/diesel
$140,000
$375,000
$75,000
$ 112,000
$300,000
$62,250
Total Capital Funds:
FT A Capital Funds:
FT A Operating Funds:
$6,191,879
$4,460,391
$ 920,076
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FY2009 Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects
University of Iowa CAMBUS
Total: FTA:
1. Operating assistance
2. Purchase 340' heavy-duty buses to replace #67,#71, #73
3. Purchase 2 26' medium-duty buses to replace 86 & 87/
cameras & fixed route configuration
4. Upgrade 2 medium-duty buses [86 & 87] to 30' heavy-duty buses
5. Transit associated capital maintenance
6. Purchase 4 passenger shelters (expansion)
7. Purchase 6 replacement passenger shelters
8. Purchase replacement radio system (total system)
9. Purchase replacement forklift for maintenance
10. Purchase 1 heavy-duty paratransit vehicle (#10)
11. Purchase 2 40' heavy-duty buses to replace #87 &
#88/cameras
12. Expansion and upgrade of maintenance facility*
13. ITS system development/hardware/software for 32 vehicles
$1,062,000
$378,449
(estimated)
$881 ,460
$290,000
$402,000
$187,750
$30,000
$50,000
$92,000
$40,000
$300,000
$240,700
$333,660
$150,200
$24,000
$40,000
$73,600
$32,000
$249,000
$708,000
$5,000,000
$320,000
Total Capital Funds:
FT A Capital Funds:
FT A Operating Funds:
*To include partial funding from the 5310 program
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$587,640
$4,000,000
$256,000
$8,481,750
$6,868,260
$ 378,449
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Date: March 4, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Brad Neuman~stant Transportation Planner
Re: Agenda Item 4: Consider a recommendation to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy
Board on approval of the FY09 JCCOG Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan
The following is an update of the JCCOG Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan. The
update reflects the new and reprioritized capital equipment programming for Coralville Transit,
Iowa City Transit, and University of Iowa CAMBUS.
If you have any questions or comments, please bring them to the March 13, 2008 TTAC
meeting.
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TRANSIT CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT PLAN
for
CORALVILLE TRANSIT
IOWA CITY TRANSIT
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAMBUS
REVISED FEBRUARY 2008
Capital Equipment Replacement Plan
Historical Perspective. In 1971 Iowa City
Transit procured the original UMTA (now FTA)
funded bus fleet in the Iowa City Urbanized
Area. Coralville and CAMBUS followed in 1977.
These buses replaced a privately operated
system in Iowa City and public fleets which had
been purchased with local funds by Coralville
and CAMBUS. In the 1980s the emphasis was
on the construction of new transit facilities. New
office and garage buildings were constructed at
Iowa City Transit and CAMBUS, and additions
to existing buildings constructed at Coralville
Transit and CAMBUS. The first microcomputer
equipment was received by Iowa City Transit
and CAMBUS in the 1980s.
In the late 1980s the original federally funded bus fleets for each system were replaced. The emphasis is
now on maintaining the existing bus fleets. Constraints in federal funding have led to a smaller number of
vehicles replaced in any given year; there is no longer the opportunity to replace an entire fleet over a one
or two year period. The entire fixed route bus fleets of Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS
are now lift-equipped. Future replacement vehicles will be the low floor design to ensure accessibility for
persons with disabilities.
Funding. The JCCOG transit capital equipment replacement plan is predicated on the assumption that
federal capital equipment assistance will continue to be available for major capital equipment projects.
Funding from the Section 5307 or 5309 programs will be the principal federal funding sources with
Sections 5310,5316, and 5317 also considered. These provide an 80% to 83% federal funding share for
approved transit capital equipment projects. Section 5307 is an entitlement program to the state, with the
state dispersing funds to localities. Section 5309 is discretionary at the federal level. For the past eight
years Iowa has received funding on a state-wide basis from the 5309 program.
State Transit Assistance funding from Iowa DOT is not likely to be a source of transit capital equipment
funding. The State Transit Assistance program is eligible to be used for capital projects, but is generally
used to fund transit operations. The Iowa DOT's Special Coordinated Program Fund and the capital
match loan bank program is also a potential secondary source of transit capital equipment funding.
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit have capital equipment replacement reserves in their budgets to
provide local match for federally funded projects. Each municipality makes funds available when federal
capital funds become available. Funding is programmed annually by the University of Iowa for local match
on CAMBUS capital equipment projects. All three systems occasionally purchase capital items using
100% local funding.
Large vs. Small Buses. A frequent question is why transit systems do not operate smaller vehicles
during off-peak times when ridership is low. People observe large buses with few riders and assume that
this is an inefficient way to operate the service. In fact, approximately 70% of the cost of operating a
public transit vehicle is the labor, so operating a small vehicle does not result in lower operating costs
unless a lower wage structure is negotiated for operators of small buses. Other reasons for not operating
small transit vehicles in fixed route service include:
· Reduced passenger convenience;
.
Poor durability of small vehicles in fixed route service;
Lack of operating flexibility due to low passenger capacity;
.
· Non-standardization of maintenance facilities; and
· Little or no savings in capital costs on an annualized basis (small buses have a shorter life cycle).
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Small buses will continue to be used for demand responsive paratransit service, and may receive limited
use in fixed-route service during low ridership times.
Spare Ratio. Spare ratio is the ratio of spare buses to peak-period buses, or essentially the number of
spare buses available during the time of maximum vehicle utilization. FTA Circular 9030.1 states that the
number of spare buses in a transit system's active fleet should not exceed 20% of the vehicles operated
in maximum service. However, this rule also states that "the basis for determining a spare ratio should
take into consideration specific local service factors."
Research indicates that 20% may not be a reasonable spare ratio for transit systems with relatively small
peak vehicle requirements. The transit systems in the Iowa City Urbanized Area have relatively small
peak period vehicle requirements: Coralville Transit 9, Iowa City Transit 31, CAMBUS 26. A 20% spare
ratio results in only one to three spare vehicles per fleet. For this reason it is not recommended that
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, or CAMBUS strictly adhere to the 20% spare ratio guideline, as this
may result in an inadequate spare fleet for each system. The following spare ratios are currently in effect
for each system:
.
Coralville - 33% (3 spare buses)
Iowa City - 16% (5 spare buses)
CAMBUS - 23% (6 spare buses)
.
.
Maintenance plans for the three Iowa City-area transit systems have been reviewed and approved by
FTA.
Capital Equipment Replacement Plan. The development of a capital equipment replacement plan is
intended to:
.
Avoid the deterioration of equipment through a balanced program of investment in replacement and
modernization.
.
Respond to growing fiscal constraints.
Illustrate the long-range financial implications of major investment in capital equipment.
.
The basis for determining a schedule for replacing and modernizing capital equipment is average useful
life. This concept estimates the number of years an asset is expected to be economically productive.
Generally, an asset that is in service beyond its average useful service life is more costly to maintain than
to replace. A replacement cycle is based on the following formula:
Acquisition Date + Useful Life = Replacement Date
Replacement of capital equipment with no remaining useful service life is programmed to occur in the
following year. However, delays will occur because of financial constraints, because an asset remains in
good working order, or because of difficulty in obtaining a replacement.
The next step in the programming of transit capital equipment replacement is to estimate the future cost
to replace the capital asset. JCCOG uses a straight-line 3% inflation rate to calculate future costs for all
classes of transit capital equipment. As specific projects are programmed for funding in the annual TIP,
replacement costs are adjusted to reflect current market prices.
Capital equipment programming must also consider expanded levels of service. In the Iowa City
Urbanized Area, none of the three transit systems are planning significant service expansions. However,
as service expansions are considered, the appropriate capital equipment needs will be programmed for
acquisition.
Capital equipment replacement schedules for Coralville Transit; Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS are
contained in the JCCOG Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan. This is a planning document
which is updated annually by JCCOG in conjunction with the consolidated transit grant application
process, which JCCOG administers for Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS. Copies of this
document can be obtained by contacting the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division.
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Coralville Transit
Inventory and Replacement Schedule of Major Capital Equipment
Afa
CORALVILLE
Rolling Stock
Year Original Useful Replacement Year Estimated
of Mfg. Cost Life (FY) Replacement Cost
Four 40' Orion Buses [#94 - #97] 1989 $592,320 12 2005 $1,384,000
Two 40' Gillig Buses [#98 & #99] 1995 $419,260 12 2007 $692,000
2 - 176' light-duty paratransit buses 2006 $116,000 4 2010 $138,000
Two 40' Gillig Buses [#100 & #101] 1997 $520,000 12 2009 $692,000
One 40' Gillig Bus [#102] 1999 $270,000 12 2011 $346,000
Non-Rolling Stock
Year Original Useful Replacement Year Estimated
of Mfg. Cost Life (FY) Replacement Cost
Upgrade 10 fareboxes with 1998 $85,000 N/S 2003 N/A
hardware & software for electronic
functions
Radio System 2004 $9,000 6 2010 $30,000
One on-route bus shelter 1998 $7,500 12 2010 $10,500
Ten registering fareboxes 1998 N/A N/A 2008 $75,000
Above ground fuel tank & pump 1993 $25,000 15 2008 $45,000
station
Transit maintenance bldg. 1997 $159,800 20 2017 $300,000
expansion-evaluate and/or repair
Hot water parts washer 2005 $5,800 5 2010 $7,500
Bus washer 2005 $17,000 10 2015 $22,000
Energy retrofitlHVAC/lnfrared 2005 $69,000 15 2020 $100,000
heating
Brake lathe 2002 $10,000 10 2012 $15,000
Jib crane 2002 $7,500 10 2012 $10,000
Roof replacement 2007 $43,000 20 2027 $70,000
4 x 4 plow truck/blade & spreader 2008 $30,000 5 2013 $35,000
Service truck 1994 $17,000 10 2004 $40,000
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Inventory and Replacement Schedule of Major Capital Equipment
Rolling Stock
Year of Original Useful Replacement Year Estimated
Mfg. Cost Life (FY) Replacement Cost
Four 40' Gillig HD Buses (#639, 1992 $696,000 12 2009 $1,384,000
640,654,655)
Light-duty bus (662) 1998 $48,910 8 2010 $69,000
Two 40' Heavy Duty [HD] Buses for N/A N/A N/A 2008 $692,000
Service Expansion
Three 40' Gillig HD Buses (#641- 643) 1995 $628,890 12 2009 $1,038,000
Replace 4 light-duty 176" paratransit 2003 $209,256 4 2008 $276,000
vehicles (6420, 6430, 6440, 6450)
Five 40' Gillig HD Buses (#644-#648) 1997 $1,350,000 12 2010 $1,730,000
Five 40' Gillig HD Buses (#649-#653) 1997 $1,350,000 12 2010 $1,730,000
Replace 5 light-duty 176" paratransit 2005 $295,305 4 2010 $345,000
vehicles (6610, 6620, 6630, 6640,
6650)
40' Gillig HD Bus (631) 1989 $174,000 12 2009 $346,000
40' Orion HD Bus (632) 1989 $174,000 12 2009 $346,000
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Iowa City Transit
Inventory and Replacement Schedule of Major Capital Equipment
Non-Rolling Stock
Year Estimated
of Original Useful Replacement Replacement
Mfg. Cost Life Year (FY) Cost
Coin sorter 2004 $5,810 10 2014 $10,000
Steam cleaner 2005 $3,985 8 2013 $4,500
Radio system 1992 $81,500 10 2005 $121,000
Dollar bill changer 2005 $6,840 8 2013 $8,600
Sand spreader for service truck 1996 $2,000 10 2008 $4,000
Photocopy machine 2005 $15,000 3 2008 $25,000
Brake lathe machine 2007 $12,000 10 2017 $15,000
Hot water parts washer 2003 $7,500 5 2008 $7,500
Dual-port vault 1998 $20,500 10 2008 $25,000
Shop equipment 1999 $8,500 10 2009 $10,000
Energy management system at transit facility 1999 $10,500 10 2009 $15,000
Garage sweeper/scrubber 2000 $22,900 10 2010 $30,000
Replace 10 bus shelters & pads 2000 $60,000 10 2010 $75,000
Replace 15 bus shelters & pads 2002 $90,000 10 2012 $112,500
Bus wash and cyclone cleaner 2003 $168,000 15 2018 $200,000
Redesign-reconstruct Downtown Transit 2001 $225,000 20 2021 $400,000
Interchange
Transit building and equipment 1984 $2,900,000 25 2009 $16,000,000
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University of Iowa CAMBUS
Inventory and Replacement Schedule of Major Capital Equipment
Rolling Stock
Year Estimated
of Original Useful Replacement Replacement
Mfg. Cost Life Year (FY) Cost
Two [2] medium-duty buses [86 & 87] + 1993 $125,000 7 2001 $644,000
Fifteen [15] 40' heavy-duty buses [#64 - #78] 1989 $2,302,875 12 2002 $5,190,000
Two - heavy-duty paratransit vehicles [88 & 89] 1998 $392,670 10 2008 $568,000
Five [5] 40' heavy-duty buses [#82 - #86] 1997 $1,001,000 12 2009 $1,730,000
One heavy-duty paratransit vehicle (810) 1997 $61,934 10 2007 $284,000
Five 35' heavy-duty buses [89, 90, 91, 92, 93] 1989 $22,500 12 2009 $1,665,000
Two 40' heavy-duty buses [#87, #88] 1986 $27,322 12 2007 $692,000
One 35' heavy-duty bus (11) 2007 $249,500 10 2017 $333,000
+These vehicles will be replaced with 30' heavy-duty, low-floor buses.
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Inventory and Replacement Schedule of Major Capital Equipment
Non-Rolling Stock
Year Estimated
of Original Useful Replacement Replacement
Mfg. Cost Life Year (FY) Cost
On-route bus stop information signs 2006 $20,000 10 2016 $25,000
(approximately 200)
In-floor hoist for maintenance facility 2005 $35,000 10 2015 $40,000
Two on-route passenger shelters (expansion) 2002 $12,000 10 2012 $20,000
Five (5) passenger shelters (replacement) 1989 $35,700 10 2005 $50,000
Microcomputer hardware/software system 1997 $37,100 5 2012 $30,000
Radio system 1994 $60,000 10 2005 $92,000
Forklift 1989 $15,000 15 2005 $40,000
Photocopy machine 2002 $10,200 6 2008 $15,000
Office building and equipment 1985 $180,000 25 2010 $480,000
Original garage and equipment 1972 $80,000 40 2012 $384,000
First garage addition and equipment 1985 $420,000 40 2025 $2,100,000
Second garage addition 1997 $350,000 25 2022 $500,000
Brake Lathe Machine 1985 $10,000 10 1995 $15,000
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Date: March 4, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Brad Neuman'~COG Assistant Transportation Planner
Linda severso~COG Human Services Coordinator
Re: Agenda Item 5: Consider a recommendation to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy
Board regarding the Passenger Transportation Development Plan.
The Passenger Transportation Development Plan (PTDP) is a document designed to promote
passenger transportation programs that further the development of the State's public
transportation systems, including Human Service organizations. PTDPs are an Iowa creation
which incorporate federal requirements for coordinated planning, as well as address needs-
based project justification for all transit programs. Iowa DOT directs this planning program with
financial assistance provided by the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway
Administration.
This planning process covers all Federal and State funding sources, but focuses on the Job
Access Reverse Commute (JARC) program, as well as the New Freedoms and Special Needs
programs, all of which can be accessed through Iowa DOT. JARC funds are available to assist
programs oriented to the transportation needs of low income persons or persons with disabilities
related to employment. New Freedoms funds are for projects that go beyond minimums
established by ADA or expand services to persons with disabilities. Special Needs funds can be
used in existing ADA programs including contract services and the purchase of equipment.
JCCOG's planning process regarding the PTDP included a Human Services Committee and
surveys that allowed us to assess deficiencies in local transportation systems. In addition,
JCCOG has gathered information regarding the local geographic distribution of employment
centers and employment related activities, the location of welfare recipients and low income
residents, and the distribution of people and employment centers which are currently not served
by public transportation.
A draft of the PTDP is attached for your review. The plan includes a listing of recommended
projects for FY09. The FY09 projects that were developed are proposed as follows:
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 anticipated amount for
FY08 is $1,569,025.
Capital Investment Program Funding (5309):
.:. These discretionary funds are limited to rolling stock and facilities and are
administered by 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.
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.
.:. 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 to expand the Manville Heights and
North Dodge fixed routes. These route extensions would target low income
housing in Iowa City's Peninsula Development area and commercial stops in the
City's Northgate Corporate Park.
.:. Iowa City Transit will develop a subsidized cab ride program for individuals
working late hours, weekends, and holidays. This would be a continuation of the
program developed in FY08.
.:. Coralville Transit will extend existing routes to provide bus service to the growing
commercial area north of the Coral Ridge Mall area and 1-80 and would include
the North Liberty route. This extension will eventually cover another commercial
development at Coralville's Iowa River Landing in FY10 or FY11.
New Freedoms Funding (5317): FY09 New Freedoms mark for Iowa City Urbanized Area is
$39,829.
.:. Request New Freedoms funding for Iowa City's Chatham Oaks Express route.
This program received New Freedoms funding in FY07 and FY08. This included
funding for a used bus (FY07) and operating funds (FY07 and FY08). Iowa City
will request New Freedoms funds for operating expenses in FY09 and beyond.
Iowa City Transit plans on expanding this route to downtown Iowa City.
.:. 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 Program (STP) Funding: No funding requests at this time.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding:
.:. University of Iowa CAMBUS development of additional park and ride facilities.
STA Formula Funding: Used for transit operations.
STA Coordinated Special Projects Funding:
.:. Johnson County SEATS will apply for funds to begin a new service to
manufactured housing developments outside of Iowa City and their fixed route
system. The service will be a joint effort with the Department of Human Services
and will be available for after school events at the schools.
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.:. 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.
We have received comments from the Iowa DOT and the Federal Transit Administration. The
final draft is due on April 1, 2008. I would like to incorporate any comments from TTAC and
recommend approval of the draft so we can present the plan to the JCCOG Urbanized Area
Policy Board at their March 26, 2008 meeting. A copy of the draft is attached.
If anyone has any questions or comments prior to the March 13 TT AC meeting, please give
Brad a call at 356-5235 or e-mail at brad-neumann@iowa-citV.orq.
Cc: John Yapp
Attachment
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PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FISCAL YEARS 2009-2012
PREPARED BY
JOHNSON COUNTI
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
MARCH 2008
Johnson County Council of Governments
Passenger Transportation Development Plan 2009-2012
Johnson County Council of Governments Urbanized Area Policy Board
David Ricketts, Chairperson
Louise From, Vice-Chair
Henry Herwig
John Weihe
Ross Wilburn
Connie Champion
Amy Correia
Matt Hayek
Mike O'Donnell
Michael Wright
Jim Wozniak
Royce Phillips
Sally Stutsman
Rod Sullivan
Cathy Cutler (non-voting)
President (non-voting)
University of Iowa
University Heights City Council
Coralville City Council
Coralville City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
North Liberty City Council
Mayor, Tiffin
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa City School Board
JCCOG Transportation Planning Division Staff
John Yapp, Executive DirectorlTransportation Planner
Brad Neumann, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kent Ralston, Assistant Transportation Planner
Vacant, Traffic Engineering Planner
Linda Severson, Human Services Planning Coordinator
Justin Jorgensen, Transportation Planning Intern
Abbie Volland, Human Services Planning Intern
JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Vicky Robrock
Dan Holderness
Kelly Hayworth
Joe Fowler
Rick Fosse
Ron Knoche
Ron Logsden
Brian Boelk
Ryan Heiar
Louise From
Royce Phillips
Greg Parker
Tom Brase
Brian McClatchey
George Hollins
Larry Wilson
Cathy Cutler
Tracey Troutner
Terry Dahms
Robyn Jacobson
Manager, Coralville Transit
City Engineer, City of Coralville
City Administrator, City of Coralville
Director, Parking & Transit, City of Iowa City
Director, Public Works, City of Iowa City
City Engineer, Iowa City
Manager, Iowa City Transit
Civil Engineer, City of Iowa City
City Administrator, City of North Liberty
City of University Heights City Council
City of Tiffin
Johnson County Engineer
Director, Johnson County SEATS
Manager, University of Iowa CAMBUS
Director, Design & Construction Services, UI
Facilities Services Group - Admin., UI
Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT
Federal Highway Administration, Ames
JCCOG Regional Trails & Bicycling Committee
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Table of Contents
A. Background.. .................................................................................................................. 1
B. Existing Passenger Transportation Operations.............................................................. 1
Coralville Transit............................................................................................................. 1
Iowa City Transit............................................................................................................. 2
University of Iowa CAMBUS........................................................................................... 3
Johnson County SEATS.................... ............................................................................. 5
Performance Statistics ......... ............. ................................................................... ..... ..... 5
Local Human Service Agencies ..................................................................................... 6
C. Evaluation of Needs for Service and Equipment..........:................................................. 10
i. Review of Last Year's Efforts .............................. ............... .................................... 10
ii. Public Input.................................................. ........ ............... ............................... ..... 10
iii. Service Needs........................................................................................................ 16
iv. Management Needs ....................... ...,.... ..... ............. ............... ............................... 16
v. Existing Fleet Needs .............................................................................................. 16
vi. Facility Needs.... ........ ........ .......... ................ .......... .......................... ........ .......... ..... 15
vii. Goals and Objectives. ........ .............. ................................... ................................... 18
D. Identify Financial Resources .......................................................................................... 19
E. One Year Proposed Passenger Transportation Investment Program ........................... 20
i. First-year Program (FY09) ..................................................................................... 20
ii. Additional Three-Year Sketch Plan (FY10-12)....................................................... 21
iii. Project Eligibility Criteria for 5310,5316, and 5317............................................... 22
iv. Consensus ......... ....... ........... .... ..................... ............... ........... ............................... 22
Attachments
JCCOG Approval of PTDP (March 2008)
Passenger Transportation Provider Fact Sheets
Survey Results from Human Service Providers
Survey Results from Senior Dining Facilities and Congregate Meal Sites
Results of Iowa City STEPS Update Meeting
Steering Committee Agendas
List of Figures and Maps
Map 1: Transit Service Area for Iowa City Urbanized Area ........................................... 4
Summary Table of FY2006 Performance Statistics ....................................................... 5
Population Demographics ... ..... ....................................... ..................... ..... ............. ........ 7
Iowa City.......................................................................................................... 7
Coralville.......................................................................................................... 7
North Liberty.................................................................................................... 8
University Heights............................................................................................ 8
Tiffin................................................................................................................. 9
Map 2: Household Income by Census Block Group.................................................... 13
Map 3: Special Needs Housing in Iowa City Urbanized Area ..................................... 14
Map 4: Non-White Population by Census Block Group............................................... 15
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CORALVILLE TRANSIT, IOWA CITY TRANSIT, AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAMBUS
FISCAL YEARS 2009-2012
Prepared by the Johnson County Council of Governments
A. BACKGROUND
The Passenger Transportation Development Plan (PTOP) is intended to coordinate planning
efforts for several federal transportation funding programs. PTOPs incorporate federal
requirements for coordinated planning efforts for both public transit and human service
transportation, as well as address needs-based project justification. The PTOP is required by
the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) of Iowa's eighteen Regional Planning Affiliations
(RPAs) and nine Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), which includes the Johnson
County Council of Governments (JCCOG). JCCOG provides planning and grant administration
services to three transit systems in this urbanized area. The transit systems include Coralville
Transit, Iowa City Transit, and the University of Iowa CAMBUS. The PTOP is mandatory and is
included in the JCCOG transportation planning work program.
The PTOP covers a four year period and is intended to demonstrate where there are
transportation needs that can be served by both Federal and State funding assistance
programs. The Federal funding assistance includes Urbanized Area Formula funding (5307),
Capital Investment Program funding (5309), Special Needs Formula funding (5310), Job
Access/Reverse Commute (JARC) program funding (5316), and New Freedoms Program
funding (5317). Federal flexible funding includes Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funding, and Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding. The State of Iowa funding
assistance includes STA Formula funding and STA Coordinated Special Project fundi'ng.
JCCOG provides planning services to Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS and
took the lead in developing the PTOP. Principal participants in the development of the PTOP
included JCCOG, Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, University of Iowa Cambus, Johnson
County SEATS, and local human service agencies.
B. EXISTING PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS have been working together through JCCOG
since 1981. Cooperation and coordination over the past 26 years has been very beneficial to all
three transit services as well as Johnson County SEATS. Since the three systems and Johnson
County SEATS work so closely together, it is easier to give the following descriptions for each
service. These descriptions will describe the individual programs as well as show the level of
cooperation between systems. These descriptions should cover parts i-vii of the existing
passenger transportation operation section.
i. Types of service available
ii. Who is eligible for service
Hi. Hours and days of service
iv. Provider of each passenger transportation service
v. New passenger transportation service
vi. Coordination efforts undertaken
viii. Joint use of facilities
Coralville Transit: Coralville Transit currently operates two routes on weekdays between 6:00
a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; one additional route weekdays during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours; and
one route evenings until 11 :45 p.m. An additional peak-hour tripper route provides service to
the core area of Coralville during the a.m. and p.m. rush hours when the University of Iowa is in
session. The Lantern Park and Tenth Street routes operate in the core area of Coralville with
half-hour headways except during midday when headways are one hour. The Express route
operates on a 75-minute headway in the a.m. and p.m. peak, with no midday service and no
service to Coral Ridge Mall. Saturday service is provided on one route that serves the Lantern
ParklTenth Street service area from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Coralville Transit now offers a
commuter route to North Liberty on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There is no midday service and this route does not service Coral Ridge Mall. This new service
began in the fall of 2006.
Coralville Transit operates seven buses during weekday peak periods, two buses off-peak, and
one bus evenings and Saturdays. No service is offered on Sunday. The tripper route does not
operate during University of Iowa summer and interim periods. All Coralville Transit routes
interchange at Coral Ridge Mall, the Downtown Iowa City Transit Interchange, and at the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
The base fare on Coralville Transit is $.75. Children under five, accompanied by an adult, ride
for free. A 31-day pass is offered for $25, and a 20-ride pass for $15. Saturdays and evenings
persons 5 to 15 years of age are eligible for a $.50 youth fare. Elderly and disabled residents of
Coralville may apply for special IDs which allow them to be eligible to ride for free at any time.
Medicare recipients may ride at half-fare rates by showing their Medicare card. Free transfers
are available and may be used on Iowa City Transit. The purchase of $10 or more from any of
the merchants participating in the Bus and Shop Program entitles the purchaser to one free bus
ride any time of day.
All Coralville Transit fixed route buses are lift-equipped. Demand responsive paratransit service
is provided during fixed-route service hours, operated by Johnson County SEATS.
Iowa City Transit: Iowa City Transit provides service on 17 regular routes from 6:00 a.m. to
11 :00 p.m. All routes operate daily with 30-minute service during peak periods. The Seventh
Avenue (during a.m. and p.m. peak periods), Melrose Express, Westside Hospital, Eastside
Express, and Westport routes operate hourly all day long. Midday service is hourly except on
the Towncrest and Oakcrest routes where service is every 30 minutes all day during the
University academic year. Two routes, Eastside Loop and Westside Loop operate when Iowa
City schools are in session. Hourly evening service is provided to the same general service
area using combined routes, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. Saturday service operates hourly all
day with service ending at 7:00 p.m. There is no fixed-route service on Sundays.
During peak periods Iowa City Transit operates 20 buses. Eight buses operate weekdays off-
peak and all day Saturday. During evening hours five buses are in service. The Downtown
Iowa City Transit Interchange is the hub of Iowa City Transit's operations. All regular routes
arrive and depart the interchange on the quarter of the hour except for the Eastside Loop,
allowing for coordinated transfers between buses. There is one free-fare route, the Downtown
Transit Shuttle.
The existing fare structure is a $.75 base fare, $25 unlimited ride 31-day pass, and $6.50 for a
ten-ride ticket strip. There is a $.50 youth fare for K-12 aged children. Children under five may
ride free accompanied by an adult. On Saturday a Family Fare is available for $.75 per family
(2 adults) and Iowa City Transit offers a 24-hour bus pass for $1.50. There is also a K-12 31-
day pass available for $20 and a student semester pass for $80 for persons attending the
University of Iowa or Kirkwood Community College. There is a monthly pass for University of
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Iowa faculty and staff for $23 per month. Elderly persons may ride during off-peak hours and all
day Saturday for $.35. Eligible disabled and low-income elderly persons may ride free during
off-peak hours. Iowa City Transit also participates in the Bus and Shop Program with Coralville
Transit.
All Iowa City Transit fixed route buses are lift-equipped. Demand responsive paratransit service
is provided during fixed-route service hours and on Sundays (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), operated by
Johnson County SEATS.
Iowa City Transit provides much needed assistance to the local human service agencies by
providing free and subsidized bus tickets. In FY07 the Free Bus Strip Ticket Program supplied
local human service agencies with 14,340 free bus tickets. The value of these tickets was over
$10,750. This program allows individuals to get to job-related activities, training, or other
personal appointments. Currently there are 11 agencies receiving free bus tickets. Iowa City
Transit also subsidized 320 10-ride cards for very low income households through Johnson
County, subsidized 6,400 bus strip tickets for use by the Iowa Department of Human Services,
and subsidized 630 31-day bus passes, 270 10-ride cards, and 1,000 bus strip tickets for the
Iowa City School District.
University of Iowa CAMBUS: CAMBUS provides service on 13 routes Monday through
Friday, and three routes Saturday and Sunday during the academic year. CAMBUS is a no-fare
service designed to facilitate circulation throughout the University campus. Although designed
primarily to serve University students, faculty, and staff, CAMBUS is also open to the general
public.
CAMBUS operates two separate levels of service throughout the year: academic year service is
the highest level of service; summer/interim service is approximately 75% of academic year
service. Differences in level of service are in the amount of service provided, not in the areas
served. The service area remains the same during both periods.
The primary routes, Red and Blue, operate in nearly identical clockwise and counter-clockwise
loops which serve the residential halls, University Hospitals, most academic buildings,
downtown Iowa City, and commuter parking lots. The Red, Blue, and Hawkeye routes are the
only routes which operate on Saturday and Sunday, for 28 weeks per year. The other routes
are designed for specific functions: providing service to Oakdale Campus, providing service to
residence halls, providing a shuttle between main campus and the hospital area, and service to
Mayflower and Hawkeye Apartments.
During the academic year CAMBUS operates 23 buses during daytime peak hours, 11 buses
between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and five buses between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Weekend
service on the Red, Blue, and Hawkeye-Interdorm routes operate between noon and midnight
with three buses. CAMBUS also operates a Safe Ride service on Friday and Saturday nights
from midnight to 2:20 a.m. with two buses, during the academic year
All CAMBUS fixed route buses are lift equipped. CAMBUS operates a special paratransit
system, called Bionic Bus, similar to the fixed route system. It is intended for University
students, faculty, and staff, but is also open to the public. The Bionic Bus system operates
small accessible buses on a demand responsive basis. Service hours are the same as fixed
route scheduled hours on Saturday and Sunday. A reduced level of service is provided during
summer and interim periods.
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Johnson County SEATS: Johnson County SEATS is available to everyone within Johnson
County outside the urbanized area. The system is especially committed to transporting those in
wheelchairs, and those with physical or mental disabilities. SEATS service is available to the
general public in the rural area, and to persons who, because of disability, are unable to use
Iowa City or Coralville Transit. Eligibility is determined by each city. Although independently
operated, Johnson County SEATS is one of six county transit operations organized under the
East Central Iowa Transit System. This organization provides the administration, coordination,
and planning functions for Johnson County SEATS.
The paratransit service within the urbanized area matches the fixed route hours. The hours of
service in the urban area for Iowa City is 6:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. and Coralville is 6:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. on Sunday. The Sunday service exceeds all fixed route schedules. All trips are $1.50 with
a reduced fare of $.75 available for low-income residents. Personal care attendants of ADA
eligible persons may ride free of charge. Reservations are taken by phone 7 days per week.
Summary Table of Performance Statistics: A summary table of Transit Performance
Statistics has been produced by JCCOG every year since 1986. These tables assist each
transit system and JCCOG evaluate the past years performance including paratransit service
within the urbanized area. The FY2007 table is as follows:
SUMMARY TABLE OF
FY2007 PERFORMANCE STATISTICS
Coralville Transit + Iowa City Transit + UI Cambus
Coralville Transit Iowa City Transit UI Cambus
Fixed' Fixed Fixed
Performance Factor Route Paratransit Route Paratransit** Route Paratransit
Ridership 488,728 11.559 1,676,353 73.063 3,696.532 10,465
Total Operating Expense $1,132,225 $228,398 $4,065,942 $1,020,695 $2,546,985 $138,371
Fare Revenue $345,150 $17,340 $905,033 $61,149 $0 $0
Revenue Vehicle Miles 169,574 61,902 672,247 201,188 680,341 56,450
Revenue Vehicle Hours 14,143 4,246 53,403 19,007 64,745 9,507
Cost Per Ride $2.31 $19.76 $2.42 $13.97 $0.69 $13.22
Cost Per Revenue Vehicle Mile $6.68 $3.69 $6.05 $5.07 $3.74 $2.45
Cost Per Revenue Vehicle Hour $80.05 $53.79 $76.13 $53.70 $39.34 $14.55
FareboxlExpense Ratio 0.30 0.07 0.22 0.06 0.00 0.00
Average Fare $0.70 $1.50 $0.54 $0.83 $0.00 $0.00
Operating Defidt Per Trip $1.61 $18.26 $1.88 $13.14 $0.69 $13.22
Riders Per Revenue Vehicle Mile 2.9 0.2 2.5 0.4 5.4 0.2
Riders Per Revenue Vehicle Hour 34.5 2.7 31.4 3.8 57.1 1.1
'Includes North Liberty route
- Indudes Iowa City and University Heights SEATS service
Source: FY2007 Iowa DOT statistical Reports
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Local Human Service Agencies: In our meetings with local human service agencies, we
found that over the years the number of transportation services have declined within the human
service agencies due to the rising costs. As a result there has been a growing reliance on
public transit systems in the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
JCCOG conducted a survey of 34 human service agencies in the Iowa City Urbanized Area. Of
the 34 surveys sent only 11 human service agencies responded. A summary of the survey is
attached.
JCCOG has also provided passenger transportation fact sheets (attached) for the following local
human services agencies that have transportation systems within the urbanized area:
. Reach For Your Potential
. United Action for Youth
· Bi Brothers I Bi Sisters
· Four Oaks Youth Homes
JCCOG has also provided passenger transportation fact sheets (attached) for the following
school districts:
127 vehicles
Clear Creek-Amana School District 32 vehicles
JCCOG has developed a list of taxi and intercity bus services but not passenger transportation
fact sheets for the following transportation services:
Intercit Bus Service
Gre hound Lines
Windstar Lines
Bradle Jo Charter
River Bend Transit
Union Bus De ot of Iowa Cit
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POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS for the Iowa City Urbanized Area
Population for Iowa City (2006):
62,649
15emographics-foriowa"'CiTy7!A (2000)---
General Characteristics
Total population
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Social Characteristics --
Disability status (population 5 years and over)
Foreign born
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over)
Economic Characteristics .. -- - - - - -" - -
In labor force (population 16 years and over)
Median household income in 1999 (dollars)
Median family income in 1999 (dollars)
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars)
Families below poverty level
Individuals below poverty level
Commuting to work _. - -
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
Public transportation (including taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
Number
62,220
61,172
54,334
2,333
191
3,509
27
778
1,048
1,833
Number
7,008
5,136
7,207
Number
38,188
34,977
57,568
20,269
763
12,234
Num6er
35,668
21,747
3,650
2,738
5,544
1,081
908
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Population for Coralville (2006):
18,017
Demographics for-Coralville-:-IA (2000)
General Characteristics
Total population
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Social Characteristics -
Disability status (population 5 years and over)
Foreign born
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over)
Economic Characteristics --- -
In labor force (population 16 years and over)
Median household income in 1999 (dollars)
Median family income in 1999 (dollars)
Number Percent
15,123
14,800 97.9
13,152 87.0
640 4.2
51 0.3
786 5.2
9 0.1
162 1.1
323 2.1
459 3.0
Number Percent
1 ,483 11.3
1,235 8.2
1,621 11.6
Number Percent
9,177 76.2
38,080 (X)
57,869 (X)
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Per capita income in 1999 (dollars)
Families below poverty level
Individuals below poverty level
'CommutfngtoWork- -- --
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
Public transportation (including taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
23,283
205
1 ,434
- Number
8,861
6,600
1,210 .
547
172
111
221
18.4
(X)
6.1
10.1
Percent
100.0
74.5
13.7
6.2
1.9
1.3
2.5
(X)
Population for North Liberty (2006): 9,994
Demographics for North Liberty, fA (2000)
General Characteristics
Total population
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Social CharaCteristics'
Disability status (population 5 years and over)
Foreign born
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over)
Economic Ctiara-cteristi~s . -=-: - ,,- - - - -". - - . .
In labor force (population 16 years and over)
Median household income in 1999 (dollars)
Median family income in 1999 (dollars)
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars)
Families below poverty level
Individuals below poverty level
Commuting to work . .- s
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
Public transportation (including taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
Number
5,367
5,302
5,119
82
9
44
6
42
65
128
Number
592
101
264
Number
3,350
42,500
53,750
21,339
48
297
Numoer
3,258
2,705
453
9
55
o
36
19.2
Percent
98.8
95.4
1.5
0.2
0.8
0.1
0.8
1.2
2.4
Percent
12.2
1.9
5.4
Percent
83.8
(X)
(X)
(X)
3.4
5.5
Percent
100.0
83.0
13.9
0.3
1.7
0.0
1.1
(X)
Population for University Heights (2006): 896
Demographics for University Heights, IA (2000)
General Characteristics
Total population
One race
White
. Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Number Percent
987
973 98.6
947 95.9
9 0.9
0 0.0
12 1.2
1 0.1
8
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) _ _ _ _ _
SodarCharactei-IstICs .'_. --
Disability status (population 5 years and over)
Foreign born
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over)
Economic Characteristics -.. .Oo
In labor force (population 16 years and over)
Median household income in 1999 (dollars)
Median family income in 1999 (dollars)
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars)
Families below poverty level
Individuals below poverty level
Commuting to work
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
Public transportation (including taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
4
14
16
Number
140
81
77
Number
606
48,929
79,044
32,484
12
110
Number
576
288
85
29
131
34
9
13,9
0.4
1.4
1.6
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15.1
8.2
8.3
Percent
72.7
(X)
(X)
(X)
4.6
11.1
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100.0
50.0
14.8
5.0
22.7
5.9
1.6
(X)
1,561
Population for Tiffin (2006):
Demographics for Tiffin71A (2000)
General Characteristics
Total population
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
, Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
SocTaTCharaq,te"riSflCs-:- -'_-
Disability status (population 5 years and over)
Foreign born
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over)
Economic Characteristics - - - ,-- --- .
In labor force (population 16 years and over)
Median household income in 1999 (dollars)
Median family income in 1999 (dollars)
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars)
Families below poverty level
Individuals below poverty level
Commuting towork ---
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
Public transportation (including taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
Number Percent
975
965 99.0
928 95.2
19 1.9
0 0.0
13 1.3
1 0.1
4 0.4
10 1.0
23 2.4
NLirrioer Percent
106 11.8
22 2.2
32 3.6
Number Percent
656 85.4
42,381 (X)
47,969 (X)
20,222 (X)
10 3.7
43 4.3
Number Percent
645 100.0
533 82.6
83 12.9
4 0.6
9 1.4
0 0.0
16 2.5
18.5 (X)
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C. EVALUATION OF NEEDS FOR SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
i. Review of last year's efforts
Iowa City Transit: Other than the existing fixed route and paratransit services
provided by Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and CAMBUS there were few
changes. 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 60 persons with mental illness and mental retardation and has
recently expanded their facility with another 16 units. Chatham Oaks requested
this bus service to their facility. The City has received New Freedom funding for
this service in FY07 and FY08. Iowa City Transit received $70,180 in New
Freedom 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. Coralville
Transit and CAMBUS did not apply for any New Freedom funds in FY07 or FY08
and fully supported Iowa City Transit's New Freedom applications. 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.
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 is scheduled to
begin in February or March of 2008.
Iowa City Transit's second JARC grant application was for the expansion of two
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. This grant has for $119,166
which was matched by Iowa City Transit. These routes will begin in May of 2008.
Coralville Transit: In September of 2006, Coralville Transit, in conjunction with
the City of North Liberty, began operating a commuter route between North
Liberty and Coralville on weekday mornings and evenings. There is no midday
service at this time but is possible in the future if necessary. This route will help
expand employment opportunities between North Liberty and the rest of the
urbanized area. The contract for this service will be reviewed in September of
2008.
University of Iowa Cambus: The University of Iowa CAMBUS did not apply for
any grant funding in FY08 and did not expand or implement any new programs.
ii. Public input
JCCOG's planning process regarding the PTDP began two years ago with focus
groups and interviews with transportation stakeholders. They included transit
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riders, employers, human service agencies, employment services, and public
transit providers.
~ The assessment process included the following interviews in 2006 and 2007:
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 T ANF/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.
JCCOG has also reviewed the following documents regarding transit service:
~ CITY STEPS 2006-2010 and the 2007 Review (HUD consolidated plan). 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. A copy of the CITY STEPS 2007 Annual Review is attached.
This years planning process included the following:
~ Created a steering committee of 11 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 your 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
o Reach for Your Potential
o United Action for Youth
o Big Brothers/Big Sisters
o Four Oaks Youth Homes
o Goodwilllndustries
o Shelter House
o Coralville Transit
o Iowa City Transit
o University of Iowa Cambus
o Johnson County SEATS
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~ JCCOG surveyed 34 human service agencies and conducted many individual
surveys and interviews at local senior dining facilities. Surveys were
conducted at the Iowa City Senior Center on January 14, 2008 and the
Coralville Congregate Meal Site on January 15, 2008. Results of both
surveys are attached.
~ JCCOG met with the local disability services providers at their December 7,
2007 meeting.
~ JCCOG 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.
~ In addition to the meetings and interviews, JCCOG has gathered information
regarding the local geographic distribution of employment centers and
employment related activities, the location of welfare recipients and low
income residents, and the distribution of people and employment centers
which are currently not served by public transportation. Maps 2, 3, and 4
show Household Income by Census Block Group, Special Needs Housing,
and Non-White Population by Census Block Group. The current fixed bus
routes are also illustrated on each map.
~ JCCOG also participated in the regional Mobile Action Plan workshops
organized by the Iowa DOT and the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments (EClCOG) in 2006. 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.
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iii. Service needs
Through the planning process, we identified transportation deficiencies in the
urbanized area and placed them into three main focus areas. The deficiencies
are in no particular order.
Deficiencies
.:. 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.
iv. Management needs
As with most transit systems, management issues increase as service increases
without additional staff or facilities. The programs that are developed in the
PTDP will be evaluated before being implemented as it relates to management
issues in the four transit systems. These evaluations will be done by the
communities of Iowa City and Coralville or by the University of Iowa or Johnson
County Board of Supervisors.
v. Existing fleet needs
Fleet Rehabilitation/Replacement Schedule forms are attached for Coralville
Transit, Iowa City Transit, and Cambus. These forms cover all vehicles in the
existing fleets. All of the replacement schedules are based on FT A's useful life
schedule.for buses and are replaced or upgraded as the transit budgets allow.
In FY2008 CAMBUS received funding for 12 new heavy-duty buses ($3,110,400
federal funds) through the Public Transit Equipment and Facilities Management
System (PTMS 5309) while Iowa City Transit received one new light-duty bus
($61,420) through PTMS. Coralville Transit could possibly receive funding for
one heavy-duty bus through PTMS.
The spare ratios for the three transit systems should not exceed 20% of the
vehicles operated in maximum service according to FTA. However, recent
research indicates that 20% may not be a reasonable spare ratio for transit
systems with relatively small peak vehicle requirements such as the three transit
systems in this urbanized area: Coralville Transit 10, Iowa City Transit 26, and
CAMBUS 27. For this reason it is not realistic for Coralville Transit, Iowa City
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Transit, and CAMBUS to strictly adhere to the 20% spare ratio guideline, as this
may result in an inadequate spare fleet for each system. The following spare
ratios are currently in effect for each system:
Coralville Transit: 30%
Iowa City Transit: 20%
CAMBUS: 20%
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.
vi. Facility needs
Facility needs with the three transit systems are similar to many transit systems
in the state, they need more room and/or updated facilities. All three systems
and SEATS are either in the planning stages for new facilities or are exploring
the possibility. Sharing a facility has been discussed many times over the years.
Each time the issue is discussed the consensus has been that it was not
advantageous to the three fixed-route transit systems. Some of the issues that
were identified include:
o The varying levels of transit service provided by each system.
o Varying wage rates between systems.
o The increase in deadhead mileage if the systems were
consolidated in a single facility in one community.
In FY2007, CAMBUS received $64,000 from PTMS to install a sprinkler system
in their existing maintenance facility. In FY08 CAMBUS received $702,268 in
funding through the State's RIIF program to expand their current bus storage.
facility. CAMBUS will also use $230,000 in 5310 funds 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. 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 is also exploring the possibility of building more park and ride facilities
for University employees since parking on campus is limited.
Iowa City Transit received $64,000 for building repair through PTMS in FY2007.
The existing facility has had many problems in the past due to the fact that it was
build on top of an old garbage dump. Settling and methane gas issues have
made it difficult to expand the facility and maintenance costs continue to
increase. These building repairs should be complete by the spring of 2008.
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
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bus accommodations, a park-and-ride program, bicycle facilities, and will include
administrative offices for transit and parking. Coralville has already received two
"earmarks" for design and engineering totaling about $1,000,000. The total cost
for this facility is $17,000,000.
Johnson County SEATS has started construction on a new facility to be shared
with the Johnson County Secondary Roads Department. The facility will include
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. This funding will be used for equipment. The
new facility will be located in Iowa City.
vii. Goals and objectives
From the above identified deficiencies and needs, the following goals and objectives
have been developed:
.:. Goal: Extend late night, Sunday, and holiday service to commercial areas.
o Objective: Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit will develop a joint
subsidized cab ride program that will meet the transportation needs of
individuals working late night hours and Sundays and holidays. This
program will be a joint effort since many people live in one community
and work in the other.
.:. Goal: Extend existing routes to more commercial areas for improved job access.
o Objective: Coralville Transit will explore the possibilities of expanding
existing routes to include the commercial development north of Coral
Ridge Mall and 1-80. This area includes many new retail stores and
restaurants that are open late night, weekends, and holidays.
o Objective: Iowa City Transit will explore the possibilities of expanding
existing routes to better serve the commercial areas on South Riverside
Drive, Pepperwood, Sycamore Mall, and downtown Iowa City.
o Objective: Expand routes to commercial areas in surrounding
communities such as North Liberty.
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: Extend existing routes or create new routes for developments that provide
housing for persons with disabilities and/or low income.
o Objective: Talk to developers about future developments and plan for
bus service facilities and schedules.
.:. Goal: Provide more enclosed bus shelters near human services facilities.
o Objective: Coordinate placement efforts with human services
organizations making the use of the fixed route bus system more
convenient for human services clients.
.:. Goal: Provide more transportation related training and education programs.
o Objective: Provide a variety of different language brochures for transit
users.
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o Objective: Provide on-board bus training for students and human
services clients.
o Objective: Develop a transit manual for human services clients.
o Objective: Develop transportation education programs for seniors.
.:. Goal: Coordinate transportation services among human service organizations.
o Objective: Establish a central dispatch service to better utilize
transportation equipment.
o Objective: Have public transit agencies provide utility vans to be used
on an as-needed basis. Scheduling would be required and possibly
managed by a human services organization.
.:. Goal: Provide additional park and ride facilities that 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.
o Objective: Develop park and ride facilities for use by the communities
and the University of Iowa. Partnerships with employers should also be
considered.
D. IDENTIFY FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The financial resources for each transit system and four-year funding projections are as follows:
Coralville Transit: (includes SEATS service)
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
Local tax/levy $739,960 $769,558 $800,340 $832,353
Fare revenue $373,314 $388,246 $403,775 $419,926
STA $172,416 $179,312 $186,484 $193,943
FTA* $281.320 $292.572 $304.274 $316.444
Totals $1,567,010 $1,629,688 $1,694,873 $1,762,666
Iowa City Transit: (includes SEATS service)
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
Local tax/levy $3,289,378 $3,420,953 $3,557,791 $3,700,102
Fare revenue $978,883 $1,018,038 $1,058,759 $1,101,109
CSTC^ $326,105 $339,149 $352,714 $366,822
STA $363,315 $377,847 $392,960 $408,678
FTA* $956.879 $995.154 $1 ,034.960 $1 ,076,358
Totals $5,914,560 $6, 1 51 , 141 $6,397,184 $6,653,069
^ Court Street Transportation Center
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAMBUS:
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
Student fees $1,989,974 $2,069,572 $2,152,354 $2,238,448
STA $464,226 $482,795 $502,106 $522,190
FTA* $393,586 $409.329 $425.702 $442,730
Totals $2,847,786 $2,961,696 $3,080,162 $3,203,368
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*includes Small Transit Intensive Communities (STIC) funding
E. ONE YEAR PROPOSED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM
i. First-Year Program (FY08)
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 anticipated amount for
FY08 is $1,569,025.
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.
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.
.:. 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 to expand the Manville Heights and
North Dodge fixed routes. These route extensions would target low income
housing in Iowa City's Peninsula Development area and commercial stops in the
City's Northgate Corporate Park.
.:. Iowa City Transit will develop a subsidized cab ride program for individuals
working late hours, weekends, and holidays. This would be a continuation of the
program developed in FY08.
.:. Coralville Transit will extend existing routes to provide bus service to the growing
commercial area north of the Coral Ridge Mall area and 1-80 and would include
the North Liberty route. This extension will eventually cover another commercial
development at Coralville's Iowa River Landing in FY10 or FY11.
New Freedoms Funding (5317): FY09 New Freedoms mark for Iowa City Urbanized Area is
$39,829.
.:. Request New Freedoms funding for Iowa City's Chatham Oaks Express route.
This program received New Freedoms funding in FY07 and FY08. This included
funding for a used bus (FY07) and operating funds (FY07 and FY08). Iowa City
will request New Freedoms funds for operating expenses in FY09 and beyond.
Iowa City Transit plans on expanding this route to downtown Iowa City.
.:. 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
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include expanding the existing route to more residential and commercial areas
and increase the frequency of service.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding: No funding requests at this time.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding:
.:. University of Iowa CAMBUS development of additional park and ride facilities.
STA Formula Funding: Used for transit operations.
STA Coordinated Special Projects Funding:
.:. Johnson County SEATS will apply for funds to begin a new service to
manufactured housing developments outside of Iowa City and their fixed route
system. The service will be a joint effort with the Department of Human Services
and will be available for after school events at the schools.
.:. 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.
ii. Additional Three-Year Sketch Plan (FY10-12)
Urbanized Area Formula Funding (5307):
.:. The 5307 funds will be distributed with the same local formula listed for FY2009.
Capital Investment Program Funding (5309):
.:. Same as what was discussed under the first year plan.
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.
.:. CAMBUS will continue to program their Special Needs funds toward bus
replacement in their Bionic Bus fleet and bus storage.
JARC Funding (5316):
.:. Continue to look at ways to expand or create fixed route service to commercial
areas in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty.
New Freedoms Funding (5317):
.:. Continue to request operating funds through New Freedoms for the Iowa City's
Chatham Oaks Express route.
.:. Expand routes to commercial areas in Coralville.
Surface Transportation (STP) Funding: No funding requests at this time.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding:
.:. University of Iowa CAMBUS development of additional park and ride facilities.
STA Formula Funding: Used for transit operations.
STA Coordinated Special Projects Funding:
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.:. 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.
iii. Project eligibility criteria for 5310,5316, and 5317
New Freedoms Projects
The Chatham Oaks Express Route for Iowa City Transit is an expansion of existing
routes and targets persons with disabilities. The 60 people that currently live at the
Chatham Oaks and the people that will be moving into the 16 new units will not have to
continue to rely on the limited number of Chatham Oaks vehicles or SEATS to meet their
transportation needs. Iowa City Transit designed this route to specifically meet the
needs of the disabled persons living at Chatham Oaks and feels that the route goes
beyond the ADA minimums that are already provided.
JARC Projects
Iowa City Transit's Peninsula Development expansion route targets low-income families
living in subsidized housing in this development. There have been many requests for
bus service in this area of Iowa City.
Coralville Transit's route extension to the commercial area north of Interstate 80 and
North Liberty also fit within the parameters of JARC since it is focused on jobs. More
specifically, jobs that are relatively low paying jobs with businesses such as large and
small retail stores, food service, and hotel/motel.
The subsidized cab ride program will also target job access in off-peak hours such as
late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Special Needs Projects
Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit have designated these funds subsidize the
amount they each pay to Johnson County SEATS for paratransit service. Special Needs
funding can be used to fund specialized services for elderly persons with disabilities
including contract services or capital purchases.
CAMBUS does not have a service contract for paratransit service since they have their
own paratransit system, the Bionic Bus. CAMBUS has programmed these funds for bus
replacement in the Bionic Bus fleet.
iv. Consensus
Consensus on the PTDP was achieved at the January 16, 2008 Steering Committee
meeting. All members in attendance fully supported the goals and objectives developed
throughout the planning process and supported the proposed program of projects.
Partnerships were encouraged and likely to form as projects are implemented. The
steering committee also supported all of the proposed grant applications and did not feel
that priorities needed to be developed. The committee felt that as long as the grant
application process was on a state-wide competitive level our urbanized area should
encourage as many applications and programs as possible.
The plan will be presented to the JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
and JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board in March 2008.
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Attachments: JCCOG Approval of PTDP (March 2008)
Passenger Transportation Provider Fact Sheets
Survey Results from Human Services Providers
Survey Results from Senior Dining Facilities and Congregate Meal Sites
Results of Iowa City STEPS Update Meetings
Steering Committee Agendas
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JOHNSON COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
OFFICIAL ACTION/APPROVAL
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FY2009-2012
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JOHNSON COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
PROVIDER
FACT SHEETS
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PlAN
FY2009-2012
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JOHNSON COUNTI
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
SURVEY RESULTS FROM
HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FY2009-2012
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JOHNSON COUNTI
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
SURVEY RESULTS FROM
SENIOR CENTER DINING FACILITIES
AND CONGREGATE MEAL SITES
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FY2009-2012
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JOHNSON COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
RESULTS OF IOWA CITY STEPS
UPDATE MEETING
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FY2009-2012
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JOHNSON COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
STEERING COMMITIEE AGENDAS .
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FY2009-2012
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Date: March 4, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: John Yapp, Director 7 J. Y """'--
Re: Agenda Item #6: Consider a Recommendation on the FY09 Transportation Planning
Work Program
Each spring we compile a list of Transportation Planning Work Program projects for the
upcoming fiscal year. While this exercise is required by the Federal Highway Administration and
Iowa Department of Transportation, we organize it to be able to schedule and plan ahead for the
data collection and research necessary to complete the projects. The attachment lists the work
program projects we have received from Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
members and other municipal staff. This list of projects has been distributed to our public
participation process organizations and posted on the JCCOG website.
The list of projects reflects the nature of many of our transportation planning projects with
multiple modes of transportation being represented. We are aware that other projects will come
up during the year, typically due to proposed developments; we are usually able to fit those into
our work program. When significant projects are proposed during the year that would disrupt our
work program, we will discuss them with you and the policy board before committing significant
staff time to them.
Please consider a recommendation to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board on the FY09
Transportation Planning Work Program. We will augment this list with the regularly occurring
transportation planning work we conduct and bring the full work program to the board in May for
final consideration.
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PROJECT REQUESTS
FY09 JCCOG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
Project Name Requested by City
1. Assist with Coral Ridge Ave / IA 965 Master Plan Holderness Coralville
2. Coordinate Interstate 80 aesthetics project Holderness Coralville
3. On-call review of development proposals and traffic Holderness Coralville
studies as submitted
4. Assist with RISE grant application for Iowa City, as Davidson Iowa City
necessary
5. Update Mormon Trek Boulevard traffic study Davidson Iowa City
Knoche
6. Pursue grant funding for Interstate-80 pedestrian Davidson Iowa City
bridges
7. Review transportation impacts of development Davidson Iowa City
proposals, as needed
8. Review Jefferson St. / Dubuque St. traffic signal Knoche Iowa City
phasing
9. Traffic signal optimization for interconnected traffic Knoche Iowa City
signals
10. Update and administer Public Participation Process Martin Iowa DOT
(PPP), as necessary
11. Administer Transportation Planning Work Program Martin Iowa DOT
(TPWP)
12. Administer Transportation Improvement Program Martin Iowa DOT
(TIP)
13. Update Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Martin Iowa DOT
as necessary
14. Update and administer Passenger Transportation Martin Iowa DOT
Development Plan (PTDP), as necessary
15. Continue program of evaluating traffic signals on a Yapp JCCOG
five-year rotation
16. Assist the Successful Aging Consortium with Yapp JCCOG
walkability audits in selected cities
17. Participate in Livable Communities for Successful Yapp JCCOG
Again activities
18. Coordinate JCCOG subcommittee to investigate Yapp JCCOG
expansion of public transit
19. If desired by JCCOG Board, coordinate JCCOG Yapp JCCOG
affordable housing subcommittee
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20. If desired by JCCOG entities, develop regional Yapp JCCOG
bicycling plan
21. Assist Iowa City with update of Bicycle Friendly Yapp JCCOG
Communities application
22. Review area trail system for compliance with Yapp JCCOG
modern design standards
23. Sidewalk widths survey and map Wheatley North Liberty
24. West Prairie subdivision traffic study Trom North Liberty
25. Update Highway 1 /5th St traffic signal warrant Lippincott Solon
study
26. Review traffic impacts related to development From University
proposals, as necessary Heights
27. Review pedestrian and vehicular circulation on Ricketts University of
Grand Ave / S. Grand Ave / Byington Rd Iowa
28. Review transportation impacts due to expansion of Ricketts University of
University Hospitals and Clinics Iowa
Specific Traffic Count Requests Requested by City
Camp Cardinal Boulevard Holderness Coralville
Roundabout counts Holderness Coralville
First Ave intersections south of Interstate 80 Holderness Coralville
First Ave / Oakdale Blvd. Holderness Coralville
Coral Ridge Ave intersections with Corridor Way, Holderness Coralville
Holiday Road/Heartland Drive and Oakdale Blvd.
Holiday Road intersections with North Coral St and Holderness Coralville
Corridor Way
Lower Muscatine Road Knoche Iowa City
Park Road Knoche Iowa City
Sycamore St Knoche Iowa City
Traffic counts as requested Wheatley North Liberty
Highway 6 volume and speed counts Phillips Tiffin
Streets around University Hospitals and Clinics Ricketts University of
Iowa
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Date: March 6, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner ~
Re: Agenda Item #7: Update on Surface Transportation Program and Transportation
Enhancement funding targets
We have received the final adjusted programming allocation for program year 2008, which was
higher than expected. We have also received updated funding targets for Surface
Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Enhancement (TE) program funds, which are
higher than previously forecasted by Iowa DOT. Currently, our annual funding targets are
$1,785,930 for STP funds and $137,357 for TE funds. As a result, our FY09-10 programming
cycle contains a surplus of JCCOG-allocated STP funds totaling $802,974 and a surplus of TE
funds totaling $37,604. The main factor in this increase is a change in the obligation limitation
from approximately 85% to 92%, which increases the available amount of STP and TE program
funds.
The funding forecasts will be revised annually to reflect federal adjustments. The U.S. Office of
Management and Budget estimates that a 38% reduction in funding of the Highway Trust Fund
is possible in FY2009. The likelihood of funding shortfalls only increases in FY10 and FY11
unless action is taken by Congress; we will keep you apprised.
SAFETEA-LU will expire at the end of FY09 and initial discussions suggest changes from the
past three reauthorization acts. Due to these uncertainties, Iowa DOT recommends maintaining
annual funding targets at FY08 levels. With current information, our unallocated FY08-10 funds
amount to:
Unallocated FY08-10 JCCOG Fundino Taroets
Surface Transportation Program: $802,974
Transportation Enhancements: $37,604
Please be prepared to discuss the opportunity to administer a second grant funding process for
surplus funds forecasted for the FY09-10 cycle. After our TIP is approved by Iowa DOT later this
summer, we will have an opportunity to administer a funding process. The TTAC may
recommend to the JCCOG Board that staff administer a grant application process this fall to
apportion unallocated funds, or combine unallocated funds with FY11and/or FY12 amounts, to
be programmed next year.
I will be at your March 13th meeting to present this item and answer any questions.
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Date: March 5, 2008
To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Kent Ralston, Assistant Transportation Planner ~
Re: Agenda item #8: Update on TIME-21 proposal
At the March 21, 2007, JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting, staff summarized the
Iowa DOT Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) report which was released on January 29, 2006 to the
Iowa General Assembly. The RUTF report specifically addressed the need to increase funds
available to repair Iowa's failing road system, and recommended the creation of the
Transportation Investment Moves the Economy in the 21st Century (TIME-21) fund. At the
meeting, the Board recommended that the Chairperson send letters to area legislators
endorsing the TIME-21 proposal, and encouraging their support for the initiative.
In wake of the Road Use Tax Fund report, the creation of the TIME-21 fund was passed by
legislation (House File 932) and signed by the Governor on May 25, 2007. At that time, the
Legislative Council was directed to form a committee to address the revenue needs of the
TIME-21 initiative.
The TIME-21 Transportation Funding Study Committee Final Report (January 2008) indicates
that an additional $200 million will be needed annually to address the needs of Iowa's roads.
The report indicates that the additional funds should be derived through some combination of
increased vehicle registration fees, trailer registration fees, driver's license fees, and title fees.
The committee concluded its work after making the following recommendations to be used as a
starting point for final negotiations.
. The members of the Committee will continue to consider all revenue sources, except the
fuel tax, for the funding of the TIME-21 Fund.
. The General Assembly should change the use tax on motor vehicles to a charge at the
time of registration of the motor vehicle so as to make the revenues constitutionally
protected.
. The Department of Transportation should research the authority of the Governor and
Executive Council to utilize or spend General Funds of the State for road and bridge
purposes in emergency situations.
I have attached a copy of the January 2008, TIME-21 Transportation Funding Study Committee
Final Report. Please bring any questions you may have to the March 13th meeting.
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Date: March 5, 2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: John Yapp, Director 7 A 1 "'-
Re: Agenda Item #9: Update on the formation of a subcommittee to explore expansion of
fixed-route public transit
At its January 30 meeting, the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board unanimously directed us to
form a JCCOG Transit Subcommittee to complete two specific tasks:
1. Develop multiple scenarios for expansion of fixed-route transit to North Liberty and other
parts of Johnson County, including the length of the route, the frequency of stops, the
size of the transit vehicle, etc.;
2. Determine the costs of said scenarios.
The reason for proceeding in this manner is that it is difficult to discuss expansion of public
transit generally, without knowing more about expansion scenarios and their associated costs.
Once the subcommittee reports its findings regarding expansion scenarios and costs, the Board
will discuss whether further investigation of funding scenarios, ridership estimates, etc. is
warranted.
The subcommittee will be formed at the March 26 JCCOG Board meeting, and will consist of
one Urbanized Area Policy Board representative or their designee from each JCCOG entity,
including Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, and the
University of Iowa. Transit managers, the League of Women Voters, and other interested parties
will be invited to these discussions. Representatives from the smaller towns in Johnson County
may also be invited for discussions involving their towns. Let's plan on discussing this at the
March 13 TTAC meeting, and I will forward any pertinent discussion points to the Board for their
consideration.
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FINAL REPORT
TIME-21 Transportation Funding Study Committee
Legislative
Services Agency
January 2008
MEMBERS
Senator Thomas Rielly, Co-chairperson
Senator John Putney
Senator Pat Ward
Senator Steve Warnstadt
Representative Geri Huser, Co-chairperson
Representative Jim Lykam
Representative Rod Roberts
Representative David Tjepkes
AUTHORIZATION AND APPOINTMENT
The TIME-21 Transportation Funding Study Committee was
established by the Legislative Council to "address the revenue
needs of the Transportation Investment Moves the Economy in
the Twenty-first Century (TIME-21) Fund created in 2007 Iowa
Acts (chapter 200), for funding of roads and highways,"
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I. Committee Proceedings
The Committee was originally authorized to meet two days during the 2007 Legislative Interim, with
an additional day subsequently authorized. The Committee met on Wednesday, October 17,
2007, Monday, November 19, 2007, and Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at the State Capitol,
Des Moines, Iowa.
II. October 17, 2007, Meeting
Introductory Comments. Ms. Nancy Richardson, Director of the Department of Transportation
(DOT), described the four components of Iowa's current transportation situation. These include the
fact that Iowa is in the top 10 states in regard to road miles and bridges with the infrastructure
having been constructed between 1940-1960, the use of the roads has increased each year with
commercial use increasing at a faster pace than private automobiles, a flattening of revenue
sources with growth since 2000 of only 1 percent, and the cost of maintenance and construction
soaring in the last few years.
Recap of Public Hearings. Co-chairperson Rielly and Senator Putney provided a recap of public
hearings held across the state during the 2007 Legislative Session. The recap involved the
concerns and recommendations presented .at the public hearings held in Johnston, Fort Dodge,
Logan, Oskaloosa, Toledo, Clinton, Marion, and Waterloo. The comments related to concerns
about the transportation system, e.g., the need for maintenance, barge traffic, airports, and bike
trails; and to the methods for obtaining additional revenue, e.g., gas tax increase, pickup truck
registration fee increase, and all user fee increases. Senator Putney stated that a common
denominator at the hearings was increasing pickup truck registration fees.
DOT Resource Binder. Mr. Stuart Anderson, Director of the Office of Systems Planning, DOT,
provided the Committee members with a TIME-21 resource binder. The binder contains 12
chapters dealing with various aspects of Iowa's transportation system, especially funding sources.
Information in the binder includes DOT's Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) Study submitted to the
General Assembly in December 2006, RUTF formula changes and fuel tax rates, historic RUTF
revenue, transportation-related fine data, other states' revenue sources and tax rates, and a
summary of potential Iowa funding mechanisms. Mr. Anderson discussed in depth the potential
Iowa funding mechanisms. These were separated into two general categories. The first is the
current RUTF revenue sources and involves increases in the fuel tax, use tax on motor vehicles,
driver's license fees, registration fees, and other miscellaneous fees. The second category
involves potential RUTF revenue sources including sales tax on fuel purchases, severance tax on
exported ethanol, per-mile tax, transportation improvement districts with the authority to levy taxes,
bonds, privatization, tolling, and development impact fees.
Effects of Revenue Sources. Dr. Paul Hanley, Director of Transportation Research at the Public
Policy Center at the University of Iowa, discussed the anticipated impacts of an increase in the
state fuel tax as it relates to passenger vehicles. He noted that, when surveyed, people
overestimate the amount of fuel taxes, both federal and state, that a person pays in a year. It is
estimated that the average amount is approximately $500 per year. Considering only the state fuel
tax, the average amount per year per vehicle varies from a low of $62 to a high of $227. Dr.
Hanley indicated that a three-cent-per-gallon fuel tax increase would increase the amount paid per
year per vehicle by $9 to $33 depending on the vehicle miles traveled. He noted that the tax-to-
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income ratio by various income groups indicates that the fuel tax is progressive for low to middle
income levels, but is regressive when seen from middle to high income levels. In regard to
registration fees, if such fees are based upon the valuation of the vehicle, the fees are progressive
in nature.
Transportation Funding. Dr. Don Racheter, Public Interest Institute at Iowa Wesleyan College,
stated his belief that transportation is a needed government service. He added that whenever
possible there should be a connection between the user and the funding of transportation needs.
Thus heavy trucks would pay higher registration fees and tolls might be used as a revenue source.
He opined that if the state wishes to assist farmers and other groups it should do so on a
case-by-case basis rather than a blanket exemption or reduced fees for certain vehicles or pickup
trucks. He commented on various funding approaches. These were bonding, which results in
paying more; severance tax on ethanol, which is a disincentive if other states do not also do it;
license fees, which are disproportionate to usage; use tax, which is also not tied to usage; and
registration fees, which are best tied to usage by basing them on weight with a flat rate.
Committee Discussion. The Committee discussed how much money should be made available
to the TIME-21 Fund and the sources of the funding. It was agreed that $200 million each fiscal
year should be available with the amount being phased in over two to three years. The types of
funding which the Committee will continue to consider is the fuel tax, use tax on motor vehicles,
driver's license fees, registration fees, other miscellaneous fees, transportation improvement
districts, privatization, tolls for bridges, development impact fees, public-private partnerships, and
design and build agreements. A letter is to be sent to the Governor from the co-chairpersons
seeking his views on the amount and funding sources which he considers acceptable.
III. November 19, 2007, Meeting
Department of Transportation. Mr. Anderson provided the Committee with the information it
requested at the October 17, 2007, meeting. The information contained a graph indicating the
Iowa gas prices and gas tax comparison with statewide vehicle miles of travel; a chart of the
average price of regular unleaded gas compared to the average fuel price for calendar years 1980
to the present; a summary of the road funding status in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
South Dakota, and Wisconsin; a pie chart of state highway revenues and allocations for FY 2005-
2006 for Iowa and South Dakota; and a summary of trailers registered in Iowa during calendar year
2006. In addition, Mr. Anderson provided a new chapter 12 for the TIME-21 resource binder that
was previously issued. The new chapter provided the effects of implementing additional funding
mechanisms requested at the previous Committee meeting. These included increasing the
minimum registration fee to $65 for automobiles, minivans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, and adjusting
the weight-value formula by extending the year each adjustment to the formula occurs by one year,
two years, three years, and four years.
Department of Revenue. Mr. Dave Casey, Department of Revenue (DR), gave a presentation on
constitutional questions relating to the RUTF, motor vehicle use tax fraud, caveat on changing
motor vehicle use tax rate, and administrative issues. In his discussion of constitutional restrictions
on RUTF, Mr. Casey stated that Article VII, section 8, of the Iowa Constitution specifically restricts
the use of motor vehicle registration fees and excise taxes on motor fuel for road construction and
maintenance. Based upon this, he concluded that registration fees and motor fuel taxes are to be
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included in RUTF but that the use tax on motor vehicles and the environmental protection fee
charged are not required to be included.
Mr. Casey stated that the two major reasons for motor vehicle tax fraud is the statement of an
incorrect purchase price, especially when the sale is made between individuals, and registration of
a vehicle outside of Iowa, especially where there is no sales or use tax imposed in that state. In
discussing the changing of the use tax rate on motor vehicles, Mr. Casey emphasized that the
Streamlined Sales Tax Project was designed for sales tax collection and that the use tax on motor
vehicles is not sales tax. This would permit changing the use tax rate without being in violation of
the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. He added that another approach would be to reclassify the
state use tax as a separate distinct excise tax.
Mr. Casey's discussion on administrative issues indicated that the easiest tax to administer is the
motor fuel tax and thus any increase would not cause DR problems in collection because the tax is
collected as the fuel is brought into the state and any exemptions are provided by means of
refunds. Motor vehicle use tax is easy to administer when vehicles are purchased from a dealer
because the tax is paid then. He suggested that if the use tax is to be increased without an
across-the-board increase in the sales and use tax rates, it might be better to reclassify the use tax
as a separate excise tax. Mr. Casey stated that to impose the sales tax on motor fuel would
require a new administrative system since it is not presently taxed under the sales tax. It would be
more difficult to collect it from suppliers and exporters than the gas tax. He mentioned that a
proposal for a severance tax on exported ethanol is not really a severance tax but would be an
export tax and there is not a current system in place for collecting such a tax.
Committee Discussion. The Committee focused its discussion on what funding options should
be used to provide the added revenue of $200 million per fiscal year. A proposal was put before
the Committee based upon the Associated General Contractors of Iowa proposal that would raise
the motor fuel tax across-the-board by 4 cents; increase a driver's license fee by 50 percent with
the present $3 surcharge added to it; adjust various motor vehicle registration fees, including a
minimum $50 fee; increase the flat fee for trucks based upon weight and age, require new
noncommercial and nonfarm pickup trucks purchased after January 1, 2009, to pay registration
fees based upon the weight and value formula similar to personal automobiles, extend the weight
and value formula adjustment schedule, and reduce the weight and value formula fee by 5 percent
on January 1, 2010, and another 5 percent on January 1, 2011; increase trailer registration fees
from $10 to $20 per year for trailers weighing 1 ton or less and from $10 to $30 per year for trailers
weighing more than 1 ton; and increase title fees from $10 to $20 and salvage title fees from $2 to
$5. The proposal was adjusted for purposes of determining the fiscal impact as follows: establish
a minimum $65 or $125 registration fee beginning January 1, 2009; charge new 3-ton,
4-ton, and 5-ton pickup trucks a fee based upon the weight and value formula; increase the fees
for 6-ton to 12-ton trucks; extend the weight and value formula adjustment schedule; and include
the current $3 surcharge as a permanent part of the registration fees beginning July 1, 2008.
The DOT was instructed to provide fiscal impacts of this proposal as adjusted.
The Committee agreed to take this adjusted proposal with the revenue impacts to the members'
respective caucuses and the Governor for use as a starting point in negotiations for a final
proposal.
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IV. December 19,2007, Meeting
Caucus Report on Submitted Proposal. A member from each caucus from the Senate and the
House of Representatives reported on the reception by the member's caucus of the Committee's
proposal from the last meeting, which was based upon the Associated General Contractors of
Iowa's proposal. The general result was disfavor for an increase in the fuel tax, especially since
the Governor had expressed his dislike for such an increase, and a lack of consensus in each
caucus for the remaining provisions contained in the proposal.
Motions for Committee Recommendations. Senator Warnstadt made a motion that the
provisions contained in the Committee proposal taken to the caucuses, except for the increase in
fuel tax, and without any dollar or percentage increases, be the Committee's recommendation.
This meant, if adopted, that the Committee would recommend increased funding from an extension
of the registration fees for commercial/agricultural trucks, special trucks, and personal pickup
trucks; increases in driver's license fees; increases in trailer registration fees; and an increase in
title fees.
Co-chairperson Huser proposed the following two amendments to the original motion: a
recommendation that the General Assembly change the use tax on motor vehicles to a charge at
the time of registration in order to make the revenues constitutionally protected and a
recommendation to provide language that authorizes the Governor to spend State General Fund
moneys to meet road and bridge safety needs in the event of an emergency.
Senator Putney moved to amend Senator Warnstadt's original motion by striking it and replacing it
with language recommending that the Committee members shall continue to consider all sources
of funding except the fuel tax. It was agreed that Co-chairperson Huser's amendments would be
considered separately. Senator Putney's amendment was adopted.
Co-chairperson Huser's amendment to make the use tax a part of the registration fee was
adopted. Co-chairperson Huser's other amendment to authorize the Governor to spend State
General Fund moneys for road and bridge safety in emergency situations was withdrawn and a
substitute amendment was proposed which would require DOT to research the authority of the
Governor and Executive Council to utilize or spend State General Fund moneys for road and
bridge purposes in emergency situations. This proposal was adopted.
V. Recommendations
The Committee concluded its work after making the following recommendations:
. The members of the Committee would continue to consider all revenue sources, except the
fuel tax, for the funding of the TIME-21 Fund.
. The General Assembly should change the use tax on motor vehicles to a charge at the time
of registration of the motor vehicle so as to make the revenues constitutionally protected.
. The Department of Transportation would research the authority of the Governor and
Executive Council to utilize or spend General Fund of the State moneys for road and bridge
purposes in emergency situations.
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VI. Materials Filed With the Legislative Services Agency
The following materials listed were distributed at or in connection with the three meetings and are
filed with the Legislative Services Agency. The materials may be accessed from the <Additional
Information> link on the Committee's Internet web page:
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October 17,2007, Meeting
1. Dr. Paul Hanley, Associate Professor, U of I.
2. Improving Efficiency and Equity in Transportation Finance, Co-chairperson Huser.
3. Public Hearing Recap, Co-chairperson Rielly and Senator Putney.
4. Scott Weiser, Iowa Motor Truck Association.
5. TIME-21 Resource Binder October 5, 2007.
November 19, 2007, Meeting
1. Summary of Road Funding Status in Other States, Submitted by Mr. Anderson, DOT.
2. Iowa Gas PriceITax Comparison, Submitted by Mr. Anderson, DOT.
3. Summary of Trailers Registered in Iowa, Submitted by Mr. Anderson, DOT.
4. State Highway Revenues and Allocations for Iowa and South Dakota, Submitted by
Mr. Anderson, DOT.
5. Outline of Presentation, Submitted by Mr. Casey, DR.
6. Letter to Co-chairperson Huser from Mr. Newhard, Associated General Contractors of
Iowa (AGC).
7. Summary of AGC Proposal, Submitted by Senator Putney.
8. Overview of Research on Taxes by Miles Driven, Submitted by Dr. Hanley, Director,
Transportation Policy Research, Public Policy Center, U of I.
December 19,2007, Meeting
1. Description of the Scenarios for Three Funding Proposals with the Three Funding
Proposals, Submitted by Mr. Anderson, DOT.
2. Summary of Vehicle Counts by Year, Submitted by Mr. Anderson, DOT.
3. Letter to Co-chairperson Rielly and Co-chairperson Huser from Governor Culver.
4. Letter to Co-chairperson Huser from Deputy Attorney General Julie Pottorff.
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Date: March 5, 2008
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To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
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Re: Agenda Item #10: Update on passenger rail planning
AMTRAK
Two Amtrak feasibility studies were released this past year which identified capital and
operating costs for bringing Amtrak service from Chicago to the Quad Cities, and Chicago
to Dubuque respectively. The table below identified key statistics regarding these studies.
Draft information from the feasibility study for Amtrak service from the Quad Cities to Iowa
City has also been released - please note the draft Quad Cities to Iowa City statistics are
draft, and are subject to refinement.
Selected Statistics from Amtrak Feasibili
Chicago to
Dubu ue
2
75,000
$4.4
$1.5
$2.9
$34.7
Studies
Chicago to Quad
Cities
2
102,000 - 110,000
$8.4 - $8.5
$2.4 - $2.6
$5.9 - $6.0
$19.4-$28
Quad Cities to
Iowa Ci draft)
2
60,000 - 76,000
$1.9 - $2.3
$1.7 - $2.2
$0.1 - $0.2
$26.4 - $32.8
These feasibility studies were generated as a first step toward having conversations about
expanding Amtrak service to Eastern Iowa from Chicago. Once the Quad Cities to Iowa
City feasibility study is finalized in the next few months, Iowa DOT will be organizing a
discussion group to discuss the next steps.
Local Passenger Rail
Locally, the City of Coralville has taken the lead this year in requesting federal funding
assistance for investment in capital costs to improve the CRANDIC track between
Coralville and Iowa City as a first step in being able to use the rail for passenger rail
service. In the meantime, the Iowa City I Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau has
taken the lead on planning for several more potential excursions this summer, including:
. June 9-10 rail tour with the Iowa DOT Transportation Commission
. Coralville 4th fest and Iowa City Jazz Fest train
. An Iowa City and Coralville Night at the Ballpark at Veterans Memorial Stadium in
Cedar Rapids
We look forward to these excursions as they are a unique way to take advantage of the
existing rail infrastructure, while also raising the profile of the potential for future
passenger rail service.
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Date: March 6,2008
To: JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: John Yapp, Executive Director
Re: Agenda Item #11: Update on recent activities
The following is an update on recent activities of the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division.
Let us know if you have any questions at our March 13 meeting.
Streets and Highways
1. Iowa City Dubuque Road traffic calming program
2. Northgate Drive/Highway 1 intersection evaluation
3. Evaluation of Highway 6 capacity needs between Lakeside Drive and Riverside Drive
4. Highway 1 speed study between Prairie Du Chien Road and Interstate 80
5. 270th Street speed study in North Liberty
6. Iowa City Foster Road traffic calming program
7. Study of senior citizen mobility in the metropolitan area
8. Assist Iowa DOT with update of JCCOG traffic model
9. Assist City of Hills with traffic control evaluation
10. Research Bluetooth/wireless technology for traffic signal detection
11. Begin Scales Bend Road traffic study
12. Begin North Dubuque Street/North Liberty Road traffic study
13. Begin data collection for Dubuque Street traffic study from Church Street to Jefferson
Street
14. Highway 965 traffic model forecasts
Transit
1. Prepare FY09 Passenger Transportation Development Plan
2. Prepare FY09 FTA Program of Projects
3. Prepare FY09 Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan
4. Monthly National Transit Database reporting
5. Paratransit eligibility appeals
6. Quarterly Iowa DOT reporting
7. Passenger rail planning and research
8. Prepare FY08 FT A operating grants
9. Participate with ECICOG on discussion of the demand for public transit service
between Johnson County and Linn County
Pedestrian and Bicycle
1. Research use of active railroad corridors for trails
2. Develop study of "Yield-to-Pedestrians in Crosswalk" signs
3. Cost estimates for Iowa City Highway 1 and Highway 6 trail segments
4. Investigate Dubuque Street/Interstate 80 pedestrian bridge
5. Develop options for downtown and east Iowa City bikeways
6. Update JCCOG trails map
7. Johnson County Trails Committee
8. Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee activities
Traffic Engineering Activities
1. Administer Iowa City traffic calming program
2. On-street parking evaluations
3. Administer requests for street lights in Iowa City
4. Ongoing five-year traffic signal efficiency study
5. Traffic control sign evaluation
6. Ongoing sight distance evaluations and access evaluations
Multi-Modal/Other
1. 2008 Midwest Transportation Planning Conference planning
2. Assist UI with way-finding sign project
3. Assist Iowa DOT with Interstate 80 planning
4. Assist Cambus with preparation of background information for a maintenance facility
environmental analysis
5. Assist Iowa City with Central District Plan
6. Assist Iowa City with FY09 Capital Improvement Program
7. Interview consultants for the Interstate 80 aesthetics project
8. Research public participation process methods
9. Review traffic speeds in school zones
10. Review Federal sign retro-reflectivity requirements
11. Hiring process for JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
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