HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.23.23 TTAC Agenda PacketMEETING NOTICE
MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday May 23, 2023 – 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 to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding approval of
Draft FY2024-2027 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects
4.Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding approval of
the MPOJC FY2024 Transportation Planning Work Program
5.Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding Committee
representation
6.Update on Metro Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Collision data
7.Update from Iowa DOT District 6 staff on major projects in the urbanized area
8.Update on the CRANDIC Bus Rapid Transit Study from MPO staff
9.Other Business
10.Adjournment
*Public input is permitted on any agenda item. Please indicate to the Chair if you wish to comment on an agenda
item. To request any disability-related accommodations or language interpretation, please contact MPOJC staff at
319-356-5230 or kent-ralston@iowa-city.org 48 hours prior to the meeting.
MINUTES DRAFT
MPOJC TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023 - 10:30 AM
CITY OF IOWA CITY – EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville: Vicky Robrock, Scott Larson
Iowa City: Jason Havel, Scott Sovers, Ron Knoche,
Darian Nagle-Gamm, Mark Rummel
North Liberty: Ryan Rusnak
Tiffin: Doug Boldt
University Heights: Louise From
University of Iowa: Brian McClatchey
STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ralston, Emily Bothell, Sarah Walz, Hannah Neel, Tunazzina
Alam
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ralston called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
a. Recognize alternates
There were no alternates.
b. Consider approval of meeting minutes
Knoche moved for approval, McClatchey seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
3. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY
BOARD REGARDING LOCALLY DETERMINED PROJECTS FOR THE FY2024
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
Ralston explained that each year the MPO compiles a list of Transportation Planning Work
Program projects for the upcoming fiscal year, as is required by the Federal Highway
Administration and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Included with the memo was
a list of the requested projects received to date from Committee members and staff.
Ralston noted the awareness of additional projects and data collection needs throughout
the year and stated that these can usually be accommodated. If these additional projects
would disrupt the Work Program due to their size, they will then be taken to the Policy
Board for approval.
Ralston asked the Committee to review the list and for a recommendation to the Urbanized
Area Policy Board regarding the locally determined projects for the FY2024 Transportation
Planning Work Program.
Larson moved for approval; Knoche seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
4. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY
BOARD REGARDING FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL CLASS DESIGNATIONS FOR
URBANIZED AREA ROADWAYS
Bothell explained that the MPO received 29.30 miles of proposed amendments to the Iowa
City Urbanized Area Federal Functional Classification (FFC) system from member entities
last fall. The FFC system is a hierarchy of five roadway classifications and federal funding
can only be used on those roadways classified as collector or higher. Bothell then noted
that only up to 35% of the total road mileage in the Iowa City Urbanized Area can be listed
on the FFC system. The 29.30 miles of proposed amendments were forwarded to the Iowa
Department of Transportation, who pre-approved 13.94 miles of roadways.
Bothell then requested a recommendation from the Urbanized Area Policy Board
regarding the 13.94 miles of ‘pre-approved’ roadways. If the proposed amendments are
approved, the road mileage listed on the FFC system would be 34% of the total road
mileage in the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
Knoche moved for approval, and Boldt seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
5. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
REGARDING MPOJC SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG)
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
Bothell explained that the Iowa Department of Transportation funding target for Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG) projects is $9.3 million for programming in FY2027-
2028. Bothell then noted that five entities submitted five STBG applications requesting
$16,064,710.
Bothell presented the projects in order from highest to lowest using the scoring criteria
and staff scores. Bothell added that two of the applications – The University of Iowa’s
Hawkins Drive Reconstruction project and Coralville’s Dubuque Street NE and
Forevergreen Road Roundabout project are not currently in the MPOJC Long Range
Transportation Plan and would require an amendment if awarded funding. All projects are
on roadways that are functionally classified as collector or higher.
Bothell added that project scores can be amended, by motion, before the Urbanized Area
Policy Board meeting on March 29th, 2023. Project scores are meant to be one tool for
consideration in deliberations and funding recommendations need not be based solely on
scores. STBG funding cannot be apportioned strictly according to the population of the
MPOJC municipalities.
Havel proposed a scenario that would allocate funding:
Scenario 1:
Iowa City – Burlington Street/ Highway 1 Bridge Improvements Project: $7,300,000
The University of Iowa – Hawkins Drive Reconstruction Project: $0
University Heights – Sunset Street and Melrose Avenue Project: $225,000
North Liberty – South Dubuque Street Reconstruction (Phase 2) Project: $1,100,000
Coralville – Dubuque Street NE and Forevergreen Road Roundabout Project: $675,000
Total: $9,300,000
After some discussion, a second scenario was proposed by McClatchey:
Scenario 2:
Iowa City – Burlington Street/ Highway 1 Bridge Improvements Project: $6,500,000
The University of Iowa – Hawkins Drive Reconstruction Project: $1,200,000
University Heights – Sunset Street and Melrose Avenue Project: $100,000
North Liberty – South Dubuque Street Reconstruction (Phase 2) Project: $950,000
Coralville – Dubuque Street NE and Forevergreen Road Roundabout Project: $550,000
Total: $9,300,000
Boldt proposed a third scenario allocating funding to all projects:
Scenario 3:
Iowa City – Burlington Street/ Highway 1 Bridge Improvements Project: $6,600,000
The University of Iowa – Hawkins Drive Reconstruction Project: $1,000,000
University Heights – Sunset Street and Melrose Avenue Project: $200,000
North Liberty – South Dubuque Street Reconstruction (Phase 2) Project: $950,000
Coralville – Dubuque Street NE and Forevergreen Road Roundabout Project: $550,000
Total: $9,300,000
Knoche moved for approval of Scenario 1, and Rusnak seconded. The motion passed
with a vote of 10 – 1 with McClatchey voting against the motion.
6. UPDATE REGARDING THE MPOJC FY2024 TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
Neel explained that Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and the University of Iowa
CAMBUS are programming projects for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds in
FY2024 and that to be eligible for federal funding, these projects must be included in the
Program of Projects. Neel stated that these projects will also be included in the FY2024
Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Applications and the
FY2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Neel further noted that all three
transit agencies will be holding public hearings and have their Program of Projects
approved as part of their Consolidated funding applications process, due June 1, 2023.
7. UPDATE ON THE I-380 EXPRESS BUS SYSTEM FROM EAST CENTRAL IOWA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS STAFF
Grenis, from ECICOG, provided an update on the I-380 Express bus system. The project
began in October 2018 and is funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa
DOT) through June 2024. The bus contract is with Windstar Lines, which provides 44
hours of bus service per day and averages over 350 riders per day. After June 2024,
funding assistance will be necessary to continue the service. The service currently costs
$1.3 million each year to operate, with approximately $235,000 in passenger revenue. A
combination of federal, state, passenger fares, and local assistance would likely be
necessary to fund the service after June 2024.
8. UPDATE ON LOCAL TRAIL COUNTS IN THE URBANIZED AREA
Walz explained that the MPO collects bicycle and pedestrian counts along the regional
trail network each year. It was noted that the acquisition of two additional counters has
allowed for a transition to season-long counts. Walz shared results from the counts
collected this past summer and fall. The reconstructed trail connection between Rocky
Shore Drive, in Iowa City, and 1st Avenue in Coralville was averaging nearly 700 trips per
day in June 2022.
Walz also stated that this summer the counters will be placed along the Clear Creek Trail
between Coralville and Tiffin to capture counts before and after the new trail connection
under the I-80/I-380 interchange is completed.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Knoche moved to adjourn, Larson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ralston
adjourned the meeting at 11:45 AM.
Date: May 16, 2023
To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Hannah Neel, Associate Transportation Planner
Re: Agenda Item #3: Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board
regarding approval of Draft FY2024-2027 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) Projects
The annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is our local programming document for
federal and state surface transportation and transit projects. Project pages from the draft
FY2024-2027 TIP for both surface transportation and transit projects are attached. Please
review your respective projects and let staff know if any updates are necessary. You will notice
some projects anticipated to be let in FY2023 are listed in FY2024 in the draft TIP. The DOT’s
software used to develop the TIP does this automatically; projects will be dropped from the
FY2024 list if they are let in FY2023. The DOT has indicated that they will be closely monitoring
all STBG and TAP carryover balances and strongly encourage communities to spend the
funding when programmed. The DOT has implemented a policy to limit the amount of funding
that can be carried from one year to the next.
At their previous meeting, the Urbanized Area Policy Board awarded $9.3 million in Surface
Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) funds to four projects to be programmed in
FY2027-2028. The projects programmed in FY2027 include Coralville’s Dubuque Street NE and
Forevergreen Road Roundabout project ($675,000), North Liberty’s South Dubuque Street
Reconstruction (Phase 2) project ($1,100,000), and University Heights’ Sunset Street and
Melrose Avenue project ($225,000). Iowa City’s Burlington Street/Highway 1 Bridge
Improvements project ($7,300,000) is programmed in FY2028 and will be included in next year’s
TIP (FY2025-2028).
Please note that the available federal-aid-swap whereby federal dollars could be swapped for
state funding for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) projects is no longer permitted by
the Iowa DOT. Due to this decision, please be aware that all MPO STBG funded projects must
continue to follow the federal-aid project development process.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Program 5307 operating funds were also apportioned by
the Board in January for FY2023 and the FY2024 estimated funding amounts are also included
in the draft FY2024-2027 TIP. The TIP also includes projects from the MPO Transit Program of
Projects, which will be approved by the Board at their July meeting.
Please be prepared to recommend approval of the draft TIP list of projects to the Urbanized
Area Policy Board. Upon approval staff will start our 30-day public comment period and submit
the draft TIP to our public input organization mailing list, the Iowa Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration. Upon review by these
stakeholders, staff will present a final draft of the TIP for Board approval in July.
I will be at your May 23rd meeting to present this item and answer questions.
5/16/2023
2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
MPO 28 / MPOJC
Earmark
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
52836
Iowa City
EDP-3715()--7Y-52
In the c ity of Iowa City, New tr ans it maintenanc e/bus
s torage fac ility.
Building - New
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$27,750,000
$19,750,000
$27,750,000
$19,750,000
HBP
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
39434
Iowa City
BRM-3715(667)--8N-52
In the c ity of Iowa City, G ilbert Street bridge, G ilbert Str eet
bridge ov er RALSTO N CREEK.
Bridge Replac ement
In Prep
3/21/2023
To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$1,664,000
$1,000,000
$1,664,000
$1,000,000
NHPP
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
48578
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
IM-380()--13-52
I 380: N of For ev ergr een Rd to N of Swan Lak e Rd
Bridge New, Tr affic Signs
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$8,523,000
$7,670,700
$37,909,000
$34,118,100
$16,393,000
$14,753,700
$119,000
$107,100
$62,944,000
$56,649,600
38151
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
IM-NHS-080()--03-52
I 80: 1.5 mi E of IA 1 to 0.9 mi E of Co Rd X30
Bridge Replac ement, G rading
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$17,222,000
$14,638,700
$22,862,000
$19,432,700
$12,631,000
$10,736,350
$477,000
$405,450
$53,192,000
$45,213,200
39270
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
NHSX-001()--3H-52
IA 1: E Burlington St to N G ov ernor St in Iowa City (SB)
State Share
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$5,501,000
$4,400,800
$5,501,000
$4,400,800
PL
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
39689
MPO 28 / MPO J C
RG PL-PA28()--PL-52
J CCO G : METRO PO LITAN PLANNING PL F UNDS
T rans Planning
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$560,622
$448,498
$280,311
$224,249
$280,311
$224,249
$1,121,244
$896,996
PRF
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
52490
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
IMN-080()--0E-52
I 80: N of US 6 to 1.25 mi N of Forev ergreen Rd
Eros ion Control
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$300,000 $300,000
38068
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
ST PN-080()--2J -52
I 80: I-380/US 218 Interc hange near Iowa City (State Shar e)
T raffic Signs , Right of Way, Mis c ellaneous
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$4,259,000 $4,259,000
39272
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
IMN-080()--0E-52
I 80: Prair ie du Chien Rd NE 1.3 mi W of IA 1
Bridge Dec k O v er lay
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$306,000 $306,000
52649
Iowa Depar tment of
Trans portation
IMN-080()--0E-52
I 80: CIC Railway 3.0 mi E of I-380 (EB/WB)
Bridge Dec k O v er lay
Submitted To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$2,433,000 $2,433,000
STBG
Project ID
Sponsor
STIP ID
Project Number
Location
Work Codes
Approval Level
Letting Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
39151
Coralville
STP-U-1557(648)--70-52
In the city of Coralville, On 5th St, from just west of 12th Ave
west through 20th Ave intersection
Pavement Rehab/Widen, Landscaping, Ped/Bike Paving
In Prep
9/19/2023
Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$5,500,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$5,500,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
45232
Iowa City
STP-U-3715()--70-52
In the city of Iowa City, on Dodge Street, from Burlington
Street north to Governor Street.
Pavement Rehab
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$14,181,200
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$14,181,200
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
39152
Tiffin
STP-U-7662(615)--70-52
In the city of Tiffin, On North Park Road, from Highway 6,
north to Aster Drive
Pavement Rehab/Widen, Ped/Bike Grade & Pave,
Ped/Bike Miscellaneous
In Prep
3/19/2024
Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$7,836,000
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$7,836,000
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
38309
University Heights
STP-U-7855()--70-52
In the city of University Heights, On Melrose Avenue, from
Sunset Street east to east city limits
Pavement Rehab, Lighting, Pavement Markings
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$1,549,936
$730,000
$730,000
$1,549,936
$730,000
$730,000
48400
Coralville
STP-U-1557()--70-52
In the city of Coralville, On US 6 E, Over from Just west of
Lowes W to I-80 bridge
Pavement Rehab/Widen, Lighting, Traffic Signals
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$3,105,000
$864,560
$864,560
$3,105,000
$864,560
$864,560
48401
Iowa City
STP-U-3715()--70-52
In the city of Iowa City, On Taft Avenue, from Lower West
Branch Road S to American Legion Road
Grade and Pave, Ped/Bike Development
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$11,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$11,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
48399
University Heights
STP-U-7855()--70-52
In the city of University Heights, On Sunset Street, from
Melrose Ave S to Benton Street
Pavement Rehab, Ped/Bike Development
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$481,000
$115,440
$115,440
$481,000
$115,440
$115,440
52475
North Liberty
STP-U-5557()--70-52
In the city of North Liberty, reconstruct Ranshaw Way (Hwy
965) from Hawkeye Dr south to Forevergreen Rd
Pavement Rehab/Widen, Landscaping, Ped/Bike Structures
In Prep Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$5,800,000
$2,900,000
$5,800,000
$2,900,000
52834
Johnson County
STP-S-C052()--5E-52
On W66 (Dubuque Street NE) at the intersection of
Forevergreen Road and Rustic Ridge Road
PCC Pavement - Grade and New
Submitted Total
Federal Aid
Regional
Swap
$2,665,000
$2,132,000
$2,132,000
$2,665,000
$2,132,000
$2,132,000
STBG
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
53520
Cor alv ille
ST P-U-1557()--70-52
In the c ity of Cor alv ille, Cons truc t a r oundabout at Dubuque
St NE, Rus tic Ridge Rd NE & F orev er green Rd.
Mis c ellaneous
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$2,645,000
$675,000
$675,000
$2,645,000
$675,000
$675,000
54730
Nor th Liberty
ST P-U-5557()--70-52
In the c ity of Nor th Liberty, Rec ons tr uc t/rehab S Dubuque
St from s outh of E Z eller St to roundabout at North Liberty
Rd
Pav ement Rehab
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$4,480,000
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
$4,480,000
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
54732
Nor th Liberty
ST P-U-7855()--70-52
In the c ity of Univ er s ity Heights , c ontinuing prev entativ e
maintenanc e on Melros e Av e and Suns et St
Mis c ellaneous
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$470,000
$225,000
$225,000
$470,000
$225,000
$225,000
TAP
Pro ject ID
Sponso r
STIP ID
Project Nu m b er
L o cat io n
Wo rk Codes
Ap p roval Level
L ett in g Date
2024 2025 2026 2027 To tals
45234
Nor th Liberty
TAP-U-5557()--8I-52
In the c ity of Nor th Liberty, on North Liber ty Tr ail, from nor th
of Abraham Dr iv e, north-nor thwes t to F ront Street.
Pav e
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$1,144,366
$648,118
$648,118
$1,144,366
$648,118
$648,118
52476
Iowa City
TAP-U-3715()--8I-52
In the c ity of Iowa City, O n HWY 6, from Br oadway Street to
F airmeadows Boulev ar d
Ped/Bik e G rade & Pav e
In Prep To tal
F ed eral Aid
Reg io n al
Sw ap
$1,040,000
$520,000
$520,000
$1,040,000
$520,000
$520,000
TPMS Tr ansit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPM S Transit • 2024 • Page 1 of 9
2024 Transit Projects
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 2 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10607
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5307,5310,STA
In Prep
Operations General operations/maintenance/administration/planning Total $4,900,000 $4,900,000
FA $1,308,265 $1,308,265
DOT $789,096 $789,096
10608
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital In-ground hoist system Total $120,000 $120,000
FA $96,000 $96,000
DOT
10609
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital 6 replacement passenger shelters Total $90,000 $90,000
FA $72,000 $72,000
DOT
10610
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Forklift for maintenance Total $75,000 $75,000
FA $60,000 $60,000
DOT
10611
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Expansion and upgrade (includes mechanical and hoists) of maintenance facility Total $7,000,000 $7,000,000
FA $5,600,000 $5,600,000
DOT
10612
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)Total $200,000 $200,000
FA $160,000 $160,000
DOT
10614
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (30-34 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 11
Total $563,176 $563,176
FA $478,700 $478,700
DOT
10615
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 94
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10617
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 95
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10619
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 96
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 3 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10620
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 97
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10621
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 98
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10622
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 99
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10623
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 100
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10624
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 101
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10625
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 102
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10626
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 103
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10627
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 104
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10628
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 105
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10630
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy-Duty Replacement Bus (Unit #106)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 106
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 4 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10632
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy-Duty Replacement Bus (Unit #107)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 107
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10634
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy-Duty Replacement Bus (Unit #108)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS,Low Floor
Unit # 108
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10636
University of Iowa
(Cambus)
5310,5339
In Prep
Capital Light-Duty Replacement Bus (Unit #13)
Diesel,VSS
Total $174,503 $174,503
FA $148,328 $148,328
DOT
10637
Coralville Transit
System
5307,STA
In Prep
Operations Operating Assistance Total $2,442,335 $2,442,335
FA $825,000 $825,000
DOT $292,960 $292,960
10638
Coralville Transit
System
5310
In Prep
Operations Contracted services for persons with special needs (5310)Total $423,600 $423,600
FA $48,651 $48,651
DOT
10639
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)Total $100,000 $100,000
FA $80,000 $80,000
DOT
10640
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Design and construction of Intermodal Transportation Center/Phase II Total $14,175,000 $14,175,000
FA $11,340,000 $11,340,000
DOT
10641
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Construct new Transit Facility/Phase II Total $2,025,000 $2,025,000
FA $1,620,000 $1,620,000
DOT
10642
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Two passenger shelters and associated improvements Total $35,640 $35,640
FA $28,512 $28,512
DOT
10643
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 6 passenger shelters and associated improvements Total $106,920 $106,920
FA $85,536 $85,536
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 5 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10644
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Operations Shop equipment for transit maintenance (armature lathe, misc)Total $85,000 $85,000
FA $68,000 $68,000
DOT
10645
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Unit # 108
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10647
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Unit # 109
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10648
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Unit # 110
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10649
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Unit # 111
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10650
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Unit # 112
Total $601,742 $601,742
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10653
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10655
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10657
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.)
Diesel,UFRC,VSS
Total $601,741 $601,741
FA $511,480 $511,480
DOT
10658
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 6 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10659
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
10660
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
10661
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
10663
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Electric Bus (176" wb)
VSS,Electric
Total $318,985 $318,985
FA $271,137 $271,137
DOT
10665
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Electric Bus (176" wb)
VSS,Electric
Total $318,985 $318,985
FA $271,137 $271,137
DOT
10666
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Unit # 334
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
10667
Coralville Transit
System
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Unit # 366
Total $148,239 $148,239
FA $126,003 $126,003
DOT
10668
Iowa City Transit
5307,STA
In Prep
Operations Operating Assistance Total $3,642,291 $3,642,291
FA $2,950,000 $2,950,000
DOT $692,290 $692,290
10669
Iowa City Transit
5310
In Prep
Operations Contracted services for persons with special needs (5310)Total $1,800,000 $1,800,000
FA $177,523 $177,523
DOT
10670
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Passenger shelters and associated improvements Total $50,000 $50,000
FA $40,000 $40,000
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 7 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10671
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)Total $450,000 $450,000
FA $360,000 $360,000
DOT
10672
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital New transit maintenance/bus storage facility Total $27,000,000 $27,000,000
FA $19,000,000 $19,000,000
DOT
10673
Iowa City Transit
DEMO
In Prep
Capital New transit maintenance/bus storage facility Total $750,000 $750,000
FA
DOT
10675
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #656)
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 656
Total $1,069,084 $1,069,084
FA $908,722 $908,722
DOT
10677
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #658)
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 658
Total $1,069,084 $1,069,084
FA $908,722 $908,722
DOT
10679
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #660)
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 660
Total $1,069,084 $1,069,084
FA $908,722 $908,722
DOT
10681
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #661)
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 661
Total $1,069,084 $1,069,084
FA $908,722 $908,722
DOT
10683
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #667) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 667
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
10685
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #668) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 668
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
10687
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #669) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 669
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 8 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10689
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #670) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 670
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
10691
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #671) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 671
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
10693
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Purchase 40' heavy-duty electric bus for replacement (Unit #672) and charging equipment
UFRC,VSS,Low Floor,Electric
Unit # 672
Total $1,152,418 $1,152,418
FA $979,556 $979,556
DOT
10694
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10695
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10696
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10697
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10698
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10699
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10700
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
TPMS Transit • 5/16/23, 11:29 AM
TPMS Transit • 2024 • Page 9 of 9
MPO 28 / MPOJC (Cont.)
Project ID
Sponsor
Funds Approval
Level
Project Type Description
Options Vehicle Unit Number
2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
10701
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10702
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
10703
Iowa City Transit
5339
In Prep
Capital Light Duty Bus (176" wb)
Diesel,VSS
Total $180,751 $180,751
FA $153,638 $153,638
DOT
Date: May 16, 2023
To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director
Re: Agenda Item #4: Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board
regarding approval of the FY24 MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program
Attached is a draft copy of the FY24 MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) for
your review. The Work Program includes all locally-requested projects we received from member-
entities and general projects and procedures as required by the Iowa DOT, Federal Highway
Administration, and Federal Transit Administration.
The format used for the TPWP is the general format required for submittal to our federal partners.
Please review the document and let staff know of any necessary modifications before we provide
to the Urbanized Area Policy Board for final approval. We will also continue to take requests for
additional projects which come up throughout the year and complete those projects as time
permits.
Please be prepared to consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding
the FY24 MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program.
I will be available at your May 23rd meeting to answer any questions you may have.
FY2024
Transportation Planning
Work Program
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
DRAFT
Approved May 31, 2023
Last updated May 16, 2023
FY2024
Transportation Planning
Work Program
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Kent Ralston, Executive Director
Emily Bothell, Sr. Associate Transportation Planner
Sarah Walz, Associate Transportation Planner
Hannah Neel, Associate Transportation Planner
Tunazzina Alam, Associate Transportation Planner
Adopted by the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board May 31, 2023
Preparation of this report was financed in part through a grant by the Federal Transit
Administration under Section 5303 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, and in part through a
grant by the Federal Highway Administration under the provision of the 1962 Federal Aid Highway
Act, as amended.
Table of Contents
1 MPO Organization
3 Development of FY2024 Transportation Planning Work Program
4 Planning Priorities of FY2024 Transportation Planning Work Program
5 Revisions to the Transportation Planning Work Program
7 Resolution
8 Policy Board, Technical Committee, and Staff Listing
10 Summary of Projects
20 FY2024 Budget Summary
21 Federal Fund Distribution and Employee Hours
22 Statement Regarding Direct and Indirect Cost Allocations
23 Certification of Procurement and Consultant Selection Procedures
24 Performance Management Agreement between Iowa DOT and MPOJC
26 Listing of requested FY24 Work Program projects
1
The Iowa City Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation planning in the Iowa City Urbanized Area is conducted by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC). On January 12, 1982 the governor of Iowa
designated the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The
Urbanized Area Policy Board is organized to conform with the federal requirements for an MPO.
Seven governmental entities have voting representation on the Urbanized Area Policy Board. The
Iowa City Community School District is represented by a non-voting member. The following
member agencies have voting representatives on the Urbanized Area Policy Board.
City of Iowa City: 6 representatives
City of Coralville: 2 representatives
Johnson County: 2 representatives
City of North Liberty: 2 representatives
City of Tiffin: 1 representative
City of University Heights: 1 representative
University of Iowa: 1 representative
Total: 15 representatives
The number of voting representatives is roughly proportional to population size, but does not allow
any one member agency to control a majority of the board.
The MPO consists of a part-time Director who oversees four full-time transportation planners.
Augmenting the staff are two to three planning interns. Additional staff is shared with the City of
Iowa City in the areas of administrative assistance, accounting, and legal services.
In addition to the Urbanized Area Policy Board, the MPO has established the Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee. This committee is comprised of area transportation
professionals and representatives of state and federal departments of transportation. The
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee functions to aid MPO staff in identifying/addressing
transportation issues and makes recommendations to the Urbanized Area Policy Board.
The Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee has been established to assist with discussion
of pedestrian and bicycle-related issues and provides recommendations on pedestrian and
bicycling issues to the Urbanized Area Policy Board.
Additional ad hoc committees are formed as-needed.
2
Long-Range Planning Area
The following map shows the MPO long-range transportation planning boundary. This boundary
was amended by the Urbanized Area Policy Board in 2012. This area includes the census-
designated Iowa City Urbanized Area as well as the adopted long-range growth areas for each
city.
Transportation Planning Boundary
for the Iowa City Urbanized Area
3
Development of FY2024 MPOJC Transportation Planning Work
Program
The Transportation Planning Work Program is developed each year in a coordinated effort
involving the MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, the Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee, and the Urbanized Area Policy Board. A draft work program is assembled
by MPOJC staff which includes special requested projects; ongoing and routinely occurring
projects; projects required by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit
Administration, and the Iowa Department of Transportation; and carry-over projects from the
preceding fiscal year.
A process is conducted in January and February of each year whereby all members of the
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (including a representative from the Regional Trails
and Bicycling Committee) are asked for projects for the following year’s transportation planning
work program – each requested project is included in the appropriate section of this document
starting on Page 10 and a list of all projects requested is on Page 26. It has been the policy of the
MPO to have transportation planning projects sponsored by one of the entities that belong to the
MPO.
The projects requested by the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee and specific work
program items requested by Iowa DOT are forwarded to MPOJC public participation organizations
as part of the Work Program development and notification process. Notice of the development of
the Work Program is also posted on the MPOJC website. The draft Work Program is then
forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the
Iowa Department of Transportation for review. Following the receipt of comments, the final
MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program is prepared. This document is then submitted to
the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board for final approval.
4
Planning Priorities of FY2024 MPOJC Transportation Planning
Work Program
In general, the Work Program is oriented toward projects which 1) carry out the projects and
procedures required due to the agency’s designation as a Metropolitan Planning Organization; 2)
continue to address transportation needs and issues due to MPOJC being part of a growing and
dynamic community; and 3) maintain and improve the community’s multi-modal transportation
network. A significant number of work program projects are related to the community’s growing
population and changing traffic patterns, and to our continued emphasis on bicycle, pedestrian,
and transit modes.
The work program elements (large and small) provide support to satisfy these efforts. Long-range
planning projects (such as comprehensive plan review and corridor planning) ensure each
community’s needs with respect to balancing future growth and transportation goals will be
achieved; short-range projects (such as transit or bike route planning) ensure that our system is
truly multi-modal and addresses transportation needs/choice for all our residents; and traffic
engineering projects (such as traffic signal or roundabout analyses) provide solid, data-driven,
recommendations for how to make our transportation system function seamlessly and efficiently.
As noted, a priority for much of the urbanized area includes providing a solid transportation network
for a rapidly growing population – the Iowa City metro area has grown by 16% just in the last decade
(2010-2019 ACS). This population growth places demands on existing transportation infrastructure
and generates demands for new and expanded transportation facilities, as indicated by many of
this year’s work program projects. Ensuring these demands are met with limited and uncertain
transportation funding available to our region will no doubt be one of the biggest challenges the
urbanized area faces in the coming years.
Another priority is the construction of new schools and numerous school expansion projects in the
urbanized area. The MPO has and will continue to provide traffic forecasts and conduct site plan
reviews for these projects and make recommendations for necessary transportation infrastructure
over the next several years.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is also currently planning and constructing several very
large capital infrastructure projects in the urbanized area – including the reconstruction of the
Interstate 80/380 and Interstate 80/1st Avenue interchanges. MPOJC will continue to provide staff
support and programing for these projects which is necessary to satisfy Federal Highway
Administration requirements. Staff will also continue to work with the Iowa DOT, the East Central
Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), and local partners to reduce congestion on Interstate 380
by providing and planning for transportation choice within the corridor.
5
Revisions to the Transportation Planning Work Program
Overview
2 CFR 200 describes the uniform administrative rules for Federal grants and cooperative
agreements and sub-awards to State, local, and Indian tribal governments. These requirements
apply to metropolitan planning (PL) and State Planning and Research (SPR) grants. The Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) has similar requirements documented in FTA Circular 5010.1C,
which apply to FTA metropolitan planning grants. The State of Iowa uses a Consolidated Planning
Grant where Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FTA planning funds are combined into
a single fund managed through FTA’s TrAMS system. The uses of these funds are documented
in the work programs of the Iowa DOT, MPOs, and RPAs.
Waiver of Approvals
All work program changes require prior written Federal approval, unless waived by the awarding
agency. 2 CFR 200.308 outlines different types of revisions for budget and program plans, and
the following summarizes revisions that require prior Federal approval, as well as other
miscellaneous actions and allowable costs that require prior Federal approval. More information
can be found on the FHWA website (www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/priorapprovals.cfm).
Types of Work Program revisions that require Federal approval include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Request for additional Federal funding.
• Transfers of funds between categories, projects, functions, or activities which exceed 10% of
the total work program budget when the Federal share of the budget exceeds $150,000.
• Revision of the scope or objectives of activities.
• Transferring substantive programmatic work to a third party (consultant).
• Capital expenditures, including the purchasing of equipment.
• Transfer of funds allotted for training allowances.
Types of revisions that require Iowa DOT approval include:
• Transfers of funds between categories, projects, functions, or activities which do not exceed
10% of the total work program budget, or when the Federal share of the budget is less than
$150,000.
Types of revisions that require MPO/RPA approval include:
• Revisions related to work that does not involve federal funding.
Revision and Approval Procedures
• All revision requests from MPOs and RPAs should be submitted electronically to the Iowa
DOT Office of Systems Planning. Four hard copies of the revision shall also be sent to
Systems Planning, which will be forwarded to the DOT District, FHWA, and FTA for review
and any necessary approvals.
o Revision requests shall, at a minimum, include:
▪ A resolution or meeting minutes showing the revision’s approval.
▪ Budget summary table with changes highlighted/noted.
▪ Modified section(s) of the plan’s work elements with changes
highlighted/noted.
6
• Revisions where FHWA/FTA is the designated approving agency shall require written
approval by FHWA/FTA prior to commencement of activity, purchasing of equipment, or
request for reimbursement.
• Revisions where the Iowa DOT Office of Systems Planning is the designated approving
agency shall require written approval by the Iowa DOT Office of Systems Planning prior to
commencement of activity or request for reimbursement.
• Revisions where the MPO or RPA is the approving agency shall be approved by the Policy
Board.
• Notification by the approving agency will be in writing.
NOTE: All necessary Work Program approvals shall be in place prior to the commencement of
activity, purchasing of equipment, or request for reimbursement. More specifically in regards to
the procurement of equipment and services, there should be no notification of award, signed
contract, placement of an order, or agreement with a contractor prior to receiving the necessary
approvals.
7
8
MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board
Laurie Goodrich Coralville City Council
Meghann Foster Mayor, Coralville
Andrew Dunn Iowa City City Council
Shawn Harmsen Iowa City City Council
John Thomas (Chair) Iowa City City Council
Megan Alter Iowa City City Council
Pauline Taylor Iowa City City Council
Laura Bergus Iowa City City Council
Jon Green Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Rod Sullivan Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Chris Hoffman Mayor, North Liberty
Brian Wayson North Liberty City Council
Steve Berner Mayor, Tiffin
Erin Shane University of Iowa
Louise From (Vice-Chair) Mayor, University Heights
Molly Abraham (non-voting) Iowa City School Board
MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Vicky Robrock
Scott Larson
Kelly Hayworth
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Ron Knoche
Jason Havel
Mark Rummel
Scott Sovers
Ryan Rusnak
Louise From
Doug Boldt
Greg Parker
Tom Brase
Brian McClatchey
David Kieft
Bob Oppliger
Cathy Cutler (ex-officio)
Darla Hugaboom (ex-officio)
Brock Grenis (ex-officio)
Daniel Nguyen (ex-officio)
Manager, Coralville Transit
City Engineer, City of Coralville
City Administrator, City of Coralville
Director, Trans. Services, City of Iowa City
Director, Public Works, City of Iowa City
City Engineer, City of Iowa City
Asst. Director, Trans. Services, Iowa City
Asst. City Engineer, City of Iowa City
Planning Director, City of North Liberty
Mayor, City of University Heights
City Administrator , City of Tiffin
Johnson County Engineer
Director, Johnson County SEATS
Manager, University of Iowa Cambus
Business Manager, University of Iowa
MPO Regional Trails & Bicycling Committee
Planner, Iowa DOT
Federal Highway Administration, Ames
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Federal Transit Administration, Kansas City
*The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee is chaired by MPOJC staff.
9
MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee
Louise From City of University Heights
Bob Oppliger Bicyclists of Iowa City
Doug Boldt City of Tiffin
Becky Soglin Johnson County
Sherri Proud City of Coralville
Jay Giesen University of Iowa
Shelly Simpson City of North Liberty
Juli Seydell Johnson City of Iowa City
Liz Hubing Bike Iowa City
*The Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee is a subcommittee of the MPOJC Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee.
MPOJC Transportation Planning Staff
Kent Ralston, Executive Director
Emily Bothell, Sr. Associate Transportation Planner
Sarah Walz, Associate Transportation Planner
Hannah Neel, Associate Transportation Planner
Tunazzina Alam, Associate Transportation Planner
10
Summary of Projects
The following sections identify projects that the MPO routinely completes as required by the Federal
Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Department of Transportation, new and
ongoing projects that have been requested by MPO member entities, and past projects that have been
completed. Projects are categorized into seven tasks: Administration, Comprehensive Planning, Short-
Range Planning, Long-Range Planning, Traffic Engineering Planning, Transportation Improvement
Program and Complete Streets. Equipment purchases are also identified when planned.
The table below demonstrates how projects in each of the seven major work program tasks
correspond to the goals of the MPO 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, the ten federal planning
factors, and/or a MPO federal planning requirement.
11
Administration
Task Objective: Administration of MPO staff, including required transportation planning and
programming documents, contracts, grant applications, agendas and information packets. The
Administration work element also includes work items not traditionally associated with transportation
planning. Staff coordination, hiring, and training are also conducted under Administration. Administration
projects are coordinated by the Executive Director with assistance from all MPOJC staff.
Project Description (general work items):
1.Develop and administer elements of the annual Transportation Planning Work Program
(TPWP)
2.Administer the adopted Public Participation Plan (PPP), and update as necessary
3.Assist with triennial and quadrennial reviews as required
4.Assist with updates of Federal Transit Administration documents
5.Contract renewals, including paratransit contracts with municipalities and contracts
between municipalities
6.Prepare materials for policy board and technical committee meetings
7.Coordinate with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments, FTA, Iowa DOT, and
U.S. DOT
8.Administer Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) grant programs and reporting
9.Assist local transit agencies with completing required Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) documents and reporting
10.Administer the paratransit appeals process for Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit
FY24 Final Work Products and estimated time of completion:
1.Coordinate ad hoc committees as required [ongoing]
2.FY24 Transportation Planning Division budget [2Q & 3Q]
3.FY24 Transportation Planning Work Program [3Q & 4Q]
4.Consolidated transit grant applications – all three systems [3Q & 4Q]
5.Update the MPOJC Public Participation Plan [Q1]
Previous Work in FY23:
1.Developed FY23 Policy Board and Technical Committee meeting materials
2.Completed FY23 Transportation Planning Work Program projects
3.Completed Consolidated transit grant applications – all three systems
4.Assisted with Paratransit service contract documents
5.Assisted with contracts for fixed route service
6.Assisted with a variety of grant applications for metropolitan area transportation capital
improvement projects
12
Comprehensive Planning
Task Objective: Integrate transportation planning and land use planning for MPO member agencies.
The goal of this task is to incorporate land use planning, best practices of site design, environmental
sustainability, and economic development with transportation planning. MPO staff will typically work as
part of a team with municipal staff on Comprehensive Planning-related projects. An Associate
Transportation Planner is assigned to Comprehensive Plan related projects.
Project Description (general work items):
1. Assist with arterial street planning issues as required
2. Assist with review of development projects
3. Assist with analyses related to economic development activities
4. Travel demand modeling activities
5. Assist with comprehensive planning as requested by member agencies
6. Update urbanized area arterial street plan as required
7. Assist with land use, urban design, housing, human services, environmental, solid
waste management, recreation, open space, and utilities planning activities with
respect to transportation planning
8. Assist with neighborhood transportation studies as requested
9. Assist with monitoring local air quality as it relates to transportation planning and
funding
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion
1. Assist with transportation analyses related to comprehensive planning (Ralston, Iowa
City)
2. Assist Economic Development Division as needed (Ralston, Iowa City)
3. Assist with GIS mapping including maintaining zoning map (Ralston, Iowa City)
4. Review of development studies as needed (Boldt, Tiffin)
5. Review of development studies as needed (Larson, Coralville)
6. Review of development studies as needed (From, University Heights)
7. Review of development studies as needed (Rusnak, North Liberty)
8. Review of development studies as needed (Knoche, Iowa City)
9. Assist with grant writing for new Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) funding as
needed (Ralston, MPO)
Previous Work in FY23:
1. Provided GIS support and analysis for various projects (Ralston, MPO)
2. Provided routine review of numerous development studies for member agencies
(Ralston, MPO)
13
Short-Range Planning
Task Objective: Conduct planning activities for MPO member agencies focusing on the 0-10 year
planning horizon. Short-range planning items are completed by an Associate Transportation Planner.
Project Description (general work items):
1.Update Transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan and Program of Projects –
including capital equipment financial planning
2.Quarterly and year-end transit statistical summaries
3.Transit on-time performance studies as requested
4.Short-range trail, bicycle and pedestrian planning activities
5.Assist with development of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and
Transportation Alternatives Program projects
6.Conduct Federal Environmental Justice evaluations as needed
7.Activities related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, including complementary
paratransit plan monitoring and curb ramp inventory/improvement planning
8.Assist member entities with meeting livability planning principles related to EPA, HUD,
and DOT policies
9.Assist member entities with applications for FHWA, FTA, DOT, EPA, and HUD grant
funds as opportunities arise
10.Review infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementation circulars and provide
regional input when necessary
11.Transit Route Planning as requested
12.Consider 5310 amendments to the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) - holding no
less than two PTP Committee meetings
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1.Assist with transportation funding grant applications (TSIP, RAISE, RISE) (Knoche,
Iowa City) [ongoing]
2.Adopt performance measures/targets as required by DOT/FHWA (Ralston, MPO)
3.FY24 Passenger Transportation Plan coordination (Ralston, MPO) [3Q]
4.Assist with Melrose / Byington / Grand Avenue circulation study (Havel, Iowa City) [Q1]
5.Assist with evaluating pavement management systems and data (Larson, Coralville)
[Carryover from FY23 – waiting for guidance from agency]
6.Perform onboard transit survey (Robrock, Coralville) [Carryover from FY23 – waiting for
guidance from agency]
7.Perform study to determine the number of Coralville Transit transfers (Robrock,
Coralville) [Q1]
8.Review Highway 6 for conversion from 2-lanes to 3-lanes between Main Street and
Park Road (Boldt, Tiffin) [Q2]
Previous Work in FY23:
1.Assisted with 4-lane to 3-lane conversions (Knoche, Iowa City) [ongoing]
2.Provided GIS mapping needs (Knoche, Iowa City) [ongoing]
3.Participated on local MDST and TIM committees during the construction of the I-80 /
380 interchange (Cutler, DOT) [ongoing]
4.Assisted with Gilbert Street concept plan (Fruin, Iowa City) [ongoing]
6.Assisted with Dodge Street concept between Burlington and Governor Streets (Havel,
Iowa City) [ongoing]
7.Evaluated adaptive signal technology and potential corridors for implementation
(Havel, Iowa City) [ongoing]
8.Evaluated school-related traffic concerns as needed (Larson, Coralville) [ongoing]
14
Long-Range Planning
Task Objective: Conduct planning activities for member agencies focusing on the 10-25 year planning
horizon. While there is often some overlap between short-range planning and long-range planning,
projects in long-range planning are oriented toward projects beyond the 10-year time frame. Long-range
planning items are assigned to an Associate Transportation Planner.
Project Description (general work items):
1.Update urbanized area long-range transit planning documents as required
2.Assist with urbanized area and Johnson County trail planning as required
3.Long Range Transportation Plan amendments as needed; current Plan adopted in May
2022.
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1.Assist with the reevaluation of the Oakdale Boulevard alignment east of Highway 1
(Knoche, Iowa City) [Carryover from FY23 – waiting for City to onboard consultant]
2.Assist as needed with study of I-80 widening from east of Iowa City to the MPO eastern
boundary (Cutler, DOT) [Carryover from FY23 – waiting for project to commence]
3.Assist with study of I-380 widening from the Penn Street interchange to the northern
MPO boundary – Including Penn Street interchange design (Cutler, DOT) [Carryover
from FY23 – waiting for project to commence]
4.Complete future arterial street plan and mapping (Rasmussen, Solon) [Q1]
Previous Work in FY23:
1.Assisted with studies to pursue federal funding for relocation of transit facility (Knoche,
Iowa City) [ongoing]
2.Assisted with CRANDIC corridor studies as needed (Cutler, DOT) [ongoing]
3.Assisted with transit planning and grant administration (Nagle-Gamm, Iowa City)
15
Traffic Engineering Planning
Task Objective: Conduct traffic engineering planning studies. Traffic engineering has become a very
important component of the MPO’s overall work program, both for the traffic studies and the information
they provide, and for the support traffic engineering brings to the other tasks within the overall work
program.
Project Description (general work items):
1. Traffic counts
2. Traffic signal warrant studies
3. Traffic signal operation studies
4. On-street parking evaluations
5. Traffic control signage evaluations
6. Lane marking evaluations
7. Street light evaluations
8. Traffic collision data analysis
9. Street alignment and traffic signal concept design
10. Preparation of ordinance legislation
11. Respond to individual and neighborhood group requests for traffic control measures
12. Administer Iowa City Traffic Calming Program
13. Traffic modeling & maintenance of adopted MPO travel demand model
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1. Traffic counts and evaluations as related to development proposals (Ralston, Iowa
City)
2. Assist with review of traffic calming projects (Knoche, Iowa City)
3. Assist with traffic counts as requested by MPO entities (Ralston, MPO)
4. Assist with two-way conversions of Jefferson and Market Streets (Havel, Iowa City)
[Carryover from FY23 – waiting on approvals from City]
5. Perform a traffic evaluation on Ireland Avenue south of railroad tracks (Boldt, Tiffin)
[Carryover from FY23 – waiting for I-80 overpass completion]
6. Assist with two-way conversion of Dodge and Governor Streets (Havel, Iowa City) [Q1]
7. Assist with Melrose / Byington / Grand Avenue circulation study (Havel, Iowa City) [Q2]
8. Collect traffic data in the 300-600 blocks of S. Iowa Street (Rasmussen, Solon) [Q1]
9. Collect traffic data for S. Dubuque Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets (Rasmussen,
Solon) [Q1]
10. Conduct traffic signal level-of-service evaluation at Main Street / Hwy 1 (Rasmussen,
Solon) [Q1]
11. Conduct traffic signal level-of-service evaluation at Hwy 1 / 5th Street (Rasmussen,
Solon) [Q1]
12. Perform traffic counts, intersection analysis, and signal timing review at Melrose and
Golfview Avenues (From, University Heights) [Q3]
Previous Work in FY23:
1. Completed Mormon Trek Boulevard / Highway 1 intersection analysis (Havel, Iowa City)
2. Completed follow-up studies of 4-3 lane conversions on 1st Avenue and Mormon Trek
Boulevard (Havel, Iowa City)
3. Completed Herbert Hoover Highway turn lanes and speed study (Havel, Iowa City)
4. Assist with review of Southeast Jr. High School site plan and traffic circulation (Havel,
Iowa City)
5. Completed roundabout & signal warrant analysis at 5th Street / 10th Avenue intersection
(Larson, Coralville)
6. Completed roundabout analysis at Oakdale Boulevard / Crosspark Road intersection
16
(Larson, Coralville)
7.Completed an all-way stop analysis at the Holiday Road / South Ridge Drive intersection
(Larson, Coralville)
8.Completed Scales Bend Road speed study and crosswalk evaluation (Rusnak, North
Liberty)
9.Completed S. Park Road / Village Drive intersection analysis (Boldt, Tiffin)
10.Performed traffic counts at Swisher View Drive / Oak Avenue, Jefferson Avenue / 3rd
Street, and Rose Avenue / 3rd Street (Kakacek, Swisher)
17
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Task Objective: State and federal project programming for member agencies. The TIP is assigned to
an Associate Transportation Planner.
Project Description (general work items):
1. Develop the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
2. Amend current TIP as necessary
3. Coordinate with Iowa DOT on the State TIP
4. Administer regional Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Transportation
Alternatives Program Funds
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1. Transit financial planning documentation for TIP (FTA) [3Q]
2. Amend the FY24-27 MPOJC TIP as needed
3. Complete the FY25-28 MPOJC TIP [3Q-4Q]
Previous Work in FY23:
1. Completed the FY23-26 MPOJC TIP
2. Administered regional Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Transportation
Alternatives Program Funds
18
Complete Streets Planning
Task Objective: Conduct planning activities for member agencies focusing on increasing safe and
accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and abilities. While there is often
overlap between complete streets projects with other work elements, these projects are specific to
those using alternative travel modes.
Project Description (general work items):
1.Adopt and maintain Complete Streets Standards/Policies
2.Create, adopt, and maintain Bicycle Master Plans
3.Plan and coordinate for new regional multi-use recreational trails
4.Review facilities/infrastructure for bicycle and pedestrian safety
5.Facilitate services, facilities, and plans that increase public transportation ridership
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1.Assist MPO entities with Bicycle Friendly Community applications upon request
(Ralston, MPOJC) [ongoing]
2.Assist with implementation of a bike share program (Nagle-Gamm, Iowa City)
[Carryover from FY22 – waiting on city approvals for implementation]
3.Continue Bike Master Plan implementation (Ralston, MPO) [ongoing]
4. Assist with CRANDIC corridor studies (Ralston, MPO) [ongoing]
5. Assist with 380-Express bus service continuation (Cutler, DOT) [Q1]
Previous Work in FY23:
1.Assisted with Bike Master Plan implementation and evaluation to achieve a Gold Bike
Friendly Community designation (Knoche, Iowa City) [ongoing]
19
Purchasing of Equipment
Task Objective: To acquire equipment for the purpose of collecting data to complete tasks/projects
identified in this Work Program. The following equipment will be purchased utilizing local Surface
Transportation Block Grant funds. Those funds will be transferred to the FTA and will be included in the
Consolidated Planning Grant.
Equipment Description:
1.No anticipated equipment purchases
FY24 Final Work Products and Estimated Time of Completion:
1.N/A
Previous Work in FY23:
1.No equipment purchased
20
FY2024 MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program
Budget Summary
Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration funds will be used for staff salaries
which will support the MPOJC Transportation Planning Work Program.
Funding Sources
Agency FY2024 Assessment Percentage
Iowa City* $349,477 45.4%
U.S. DOT $230,000 29.9%
Johnson County $35,430 4.6%
University of Iowa $23,817 3.1%
Coralville $36,132 4.7%
North Liberty $33,155 4.3%
Tiffin $7,305 0.9%
Other MPO Entities $4,363 0.6%
Internal carryover $50,000 6.5%
Total MPO Budget $769,679 100%
*Includes funding for Neighborhood and Development Services Department-specific services, equivalent to 50%
Administration Budget ($83,734) and 1.0 FTE Transportation Planning ($144,599).
Percentages are rounded. More detail is provided in the FY24 MPOJC Budget.
Summary of Federal FY24 Funds &
Anticipated FY24 Carryover
New FTA 5305d
FTA 5305d Carryover
$61,038
$209
New FHWA PL
New FHWA PL Set-aside
FHWA PL Carryover
$218,652
$5,606
$109,399
Subtotal $394,904
Anticipated use in FY24 $230,000
21
Estimate of Federal Fund Distribution and Employee Hours
Percentage Employee
Hours
Federal Fund
Expenditure
Administration 20.0% 1,456 $46,000
Comprehensive Planning 10.0% 728 $23,000
Long-Range Planning 15.0% 1092 $34,500
Short-Range Planning 20.0% 1,456 $46,000
Traffic Engineering Planning 25.0% 1,820 $57,500
Transportation Improvement Program 7.6% 553 $17,394
Complete Streets Planning* 2.4% 175 $5,606
Total 100% 7,280 $230,000
*Complete Streets Planning represents 2.5% ($5,606) of the total NEW MPO PL funding and is required to be drawn in total.
*Totals may not equal actual figures due to rounding.
Budget Summary of Federal Fund Distribution
Activity/work element
FTA
5305d
New
FTA
5305d
Carry-
Over
FHWA PL
New
FHWA
PL
Carry-
Over
20%
Local
Match
Total
Federal
Funding
Total All
Funding
Administration $12,513 $43 $11,018 $22,426 $11,500 $46,000 $57,500
Comprehensive Planning $6,256 $21 $5,509 $11,213 $5,750 $23,000 $28,750
Long Range Planning $9,384 $32 $8,264 $16,820 $8,625 $34,500 $43,125
Short Range Planning $12,513 $43 $11,018 $22,426 $11,500 $46,000 $57,500
Traffic Eng. Planning $15,641 $54 $13,773 $28,033 $14,375 $57,500 $71,875
TIP $4,731 $16 $4,166 $8,480 $4,348 $17,394 $21,742
Complete Streets
Planning $0 $0 $5,606 $0 $0 $5,606 $5,606
Total $61,038 $209 $59,354 $109,399 $56,099 $230,000 $286,099
*Totals may not equal actual figures due to rounding.
*Complete Streets funding is 100% federally funded with no local match required.
*As required, FTA 5305d, FHWA PL, and STBG carryovers are budgeted to be drawn down first.
*FHWA Metropolitan Planning (PL) program funding is transferred to FTA 5305d program funding in a consolidated grant application.
22
23
24
Performance Management Agreement between Metropolitan
Planning Organization of Johnson County and Iowa DOT
On May 27, 2016, the final rule for statewide and metropolitan transportation planning was published,
based on 2012’s Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and 2015’s Fixing
America’s Transportation System (FAST) Act. As part of this final rule, 23 CFR 450.314 (h) was
amended to state:
(h)(1) The MPO(s), State(s), and the providers of public transportation shall jointly agree upon
and develop specific written provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information
related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the
reporting of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress
toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO (see §450.306(d)), and the
collection of data for the State asset management plan for the NHS for each of the following
circumstances:
(i) When one MPO serves an urbanized area;
(ii) When more than one MPO serves an urbanized area; and
(iii) When an urbanized area that has been designated as a TMA overlaps into an
adjacent MPA serving an urbanized area that is not a TMA.
(2) These provisions shall be documented either:
(i) As part of the metropolitan planning agreements required under paragraphs (a),
(e), and (g) of this section; or
(ii) Documented in some other means outside of the metropolitan planning
agreements as determined cooperatively by the MPO(s), State(s), and providers of
public transportation.
In 2017, the following three-pronged approach was cooperatively developed to address 23 CFR
450.314 (h). This approach provides a regular opportunity to review and update coordination
methods as performance management activities occur, which offers an adaptable framework as
performance-based planning and programming evolves.
•Agreement between the Iowa DOT and MPOs on applicable provisions through
documentation included in each MPO’s TPWP.
•Agreement between the Iowa DOT and relevant public transit agencies on applicable
provisions through documentation included in each public transit agency’s consolidated
funding application.
•Agreement between each MPO and relevant public transit agencies on applicable provisions
through documentation included in the appropriate cooperative agreement(s) between the
MPO and relevant public transit agencies.
Inclusion of the following language in an MPO’s TPWP, and that TPWP’s subsequent approval by
Iowa DOT, constitutes agreement on these items.
The Iowa DOT and the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County agree to the following
provisions. The communication outlined in these provisions between the MPO and Iowa DOT will
generally be through the statewide planning coordinator in the Office of Systems Planning.
1)Transportation performance data
a.The Iowa DOT will provide MPOs with the statewide performance data used in
developing statewide targets, and, when applicable, will also provide MPOs with
subsets of the statewide data, based on their planning area boundaries.
b.If MPOs choose to develop their own target for any measure, they will provide the
Iowa DOT with any supplemental data they utilize in the target-setting process.
25
2)Selection of performance targets
a.The Iowa DOT will develop draft statewide performance targets for FHWA measures
in coordination with MPOs. Coordination may include in-person meetings, web
meetings, conference calls, and/or email communication. MPOs shall be given an
opportunity to provide comments on statewide targets and methodology before final
statewide targets are adopted.
b.If an MPO chooses to adopt their own target for any measure, they will develop draft
MPO performance targets in coordination with the Iowa DOT. Coordination methods
will be at the discretion of the MPO, but the Iowa DOT shall be provided an opportunity
to provide comments on draft MPO performance targets and methodology prior to
final approval.
3)Reporting of performance targets
a.Iowa DOT performance targets will be reported to FHWA and FTA, as applicable.
MPOs will be notified when Iowa DOT has reported final statewide targets.
b.MPO performance targets will be reported to the Iowa DOT.
i.For each target, the MPO will provide the following information no later than
180 days after the date the Iowa DOT or relevant provider of public
transportation establishes performance targets, or the date specified by
federal code.
1.A determination of whether the MPO is 1) agreeing to plan and
program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment
of the Iowa DOT or relevant provider of public transportation
performance target, or 2) setting a quantifiable target for that
performance measure for the MPO’s planning area.
2.If a quantifiable target is set for the MPO planning area, the MPO will
provide any supplemental data used in determining any such target.
3.Documentation of the MPO’s target or support of the statewide or
relevant public transportation provider target will be provided in the
form of a resolution or meeting minutes.
c.The Iowa DOT will include information outlined in 23 CFR 450.216 (f) in any statewide
transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined
in 23 CFR 450.218 (q) in any statewide transportation improvement program
amended or adopted after May 27, 2018.
d.MPOs will include information outlined in 23 CFR 450.324 (f) (3-4) in any metropolitan
transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined
in 23 CFR 450.326 (d) in any transportation improvement program amended or
adopted after May 27, 2018.
e.Reporting of targets and performance by the Iowa DOT and MPOs shall conform to
23 CFR 490, 49 CFR 625, and 49 CFR 673.
4)Reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical
outcomes for the region of the MPO
a.The Iowa DOT will provide MPOs with the statewide performance data used in
developing statewide targets, and, when applicable, will also provide MPOs with
subsets of the statewide data, based on their planning area boundaries.
5)The collection of data for the State asset management plans for the NHS
a.The Iowa DOT will be responsible for collecting bridge and pavement condition data
for the State asset management plan for the NHS.
26
Requested FY24 Work Program Projects
The following is a summary of projects requested by MPO member entities for the FY24 Work
Program. The summary includes requested projects, but may not include generally reoccurring
projects or ongoing projects for which work has begun but has not been finalized.
Date: May 16, 2023
To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director
Re: Agenda Item #5: Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board
regarding Committee representation
Per the MPOJC Bylaws, the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) is a
permanent standing committee intended to provide policy and funding recommendations to the
Urbanized Area Policy Board. The Committee is comprised of 16 voting members and 4 ex
officio non-voting members. Voting representation is roughly proportional to the population of
MPO member entities. While recommendations from the Committee are advisory, attendance
at Committee meetings is vital for discussion and ensuring that MPO work products are
ultimately approved by the Board on-time and meet state/federal deadlines.
There is no current policy established for reviewing representation on the Committee. However,
a review after each decennial census seems appropriate and is consistent with the requirement
for the Urbanized Area Policy Board.
A comparison of 2020 census populations and current representation on the Committee shows
that North Liberty should have additional representation. Following are several options to
balance representation while keeping the total number of representatives manageable.
•Option 1 - Mirror the composition of the Urbanized Area Policy Board – 16 voting reps
•Option 2 - Remove 1 Coralville seat and provide 1 to North Liberty – 16 voting reps
•Option 3 - Remove 1 University of Iowa seat and provide 2 to North Liberty – 17 voting reps
MPOJC Entity
2020 Census
Population
% Metro
Population # Reps % Total # Reps % Total # Reps % Total # Reps % Total
Coralville 22,318 15%3 19%2 13%2 13%3 18%
Iowa City 74,828 52%5 31%6 38%5 31%5 29%
North Liberty 20,479 14%1 6%2 13%2 13%3 18%
Tiffin 4,512 3%1 6%1 6%1 6%1 6%
University Heights 1,228 1%1 6%1 6%1 6%1 6%
Johnson County 21,884 15%2 13%2 13%2 13%2 12%
University of Iowa na na 2 13%1 6%2 13%1 6%
RTBC Liason na na 1 6%1 6%1 6%1 6%
Total 145,249 100% 16 100% 16 100% 16 100% 17 100%
Option 3CurrentOption 1 Option 2
Please be prepared to discuss the Committee representation and make a recommendation to
the Urbanized Area Policy Board. The current TTAC and Policy Board membership are attached
for your reference. I will be available at your May 23rd meeting to answer any questions you may
have.
2
Date: May 16, 2023
To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
From: Sarah Walz; Associate Transportation Planner
Re: Agenda Item #6: Update on Metro Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Collision Data
One of the guiding principles in the MPO’s 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan is the safety of
all modes. One of the ways we measure safety is by collecting and reviewing bicycle and
pedestrian collision data.
The following charts and tables show the changes in reported bicycle and pedestrian collisions
within the Urbanized Area and the severity of those collisions over the past decade. The data
was downloaded from the Iowa DOT’s Crash Analysis Tool on 5/15/2023. Collisions on I-80/380
and U.S. Highway 218 were removed.
27
36
19
34 35
31
27
19
14
24
3032
36 36
48 46
31
39
34
19 18
28
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Reported Metro Area Bicycle &
Pedestrian Collisions
Pedestrian Collisions Bike Collisions
Figure 1. The number of
metro area bicycle and
pedestrian collisions
began trending downward
around 2015, with bicycle
collisions reduced by more
than 60% between 2015
and 2021.
The record low in both
bicycle and pedestrian
collisions in 2020/21 is
likely attributable to the
sharp drop in motor
vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) associated with the
Covid-19 pandemic. Since
the easing of Covid
restrictions, both bicycle
and pedestrian collisions
have increased.
Figure 1
2
32
36 36
48 46
31
39
34
19 18
28
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
23
30 30 27 26
16 20 21
12 11
17
3
1 1 3 6
2
2 2
2 1
1
1
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Reported Metro Bicycle Collsion Severity
Minor Serious Fatal
1
1
81%
89%84%
66%70%
58%59%
68%74%72%
64%
Percentage of Bicycle Collisions
Resulting in Injury 2012-2022
Figure 2: Despite the rapid
growth in metro area population
and increased VMT since 2012,
the number of bicycle collisions
reported in 2022 is lower than in
any year prior to the Covid
Pandemic. In 2023 there have
been just 2 bicycle collisions in
the urbanized area.
The majority of bicycle
collisions from 2012-2022 took
place in Iowa City (81%)
followed by Coralville (16%).
Two of the three bicycle
fatalities occurred outside of
city limits on high-speed roads.
Most bicycle collisions occurred
at street intersections (60%).
Intersection collisions also
account for 71% of the serious
injury collisions.
Just over 18% of collisions
occurred during evening, dawn,
or twilight hours. These account
for one bicycle fatality and 24%
of serious injuries.
Figures 3 & 4: The number of
bicycle collisions resulting in
injury and the injury rate have
generally trended downward
since 2016.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
3
27
36
19
34 35
31
27
19
14
24
30
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Pedestrian Collisions
12
23
7
15
20
12
16
12
5
17 17
3
3
2
4
6
3
4
3
4
2 5
1
1
1
2
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Reported Metro Area Pedestrian
Collision Severity
Minor Serious Fatal
56%
75%
47%
59%
74%
52%
74%79%
64%
88%
73%
Figure 5: While the number of
pedestrian collisions were
declining consistently after 2016,
collision numbers have been
rising since 2020. In 2023 there
have been just two pedestrian
collisions with no injuries
reported.
Figure 6 & 7: The number of
collisions resulting in injury is
also trending upward since 2020.
As with bicycles, most pedestrian
collisions within the metro area
occur in Iowa City (87%)
followed by Coralville (9%).
While there were few pedestrian
collisions in Tiffin or North
Liberty, both communities
experienced a pedestrian fatality.
About half (51%) of pedestrian
collisions occur at intersections
with the remaining happening at
midblock locations, however,
60% of the pedestrian fatalities
and 58% of the serious inuries
occurred at non-intersection
locations.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
4
The MPO is completing a pedestrian collision analysis for Iowa City. The report notes that during
the 5 years from 2017-2021, a total of 7 traffic fatalities occurred in Iowa City, 1 of which was a
pedestrian fatality. Using the 1 pedestrian fatality in 5 years to compute the average of 0.2
fatalities per year leads to an average of 0.27 Pedestrian Fatalities per 100k Population. The
chart below compares Iowa City’s pedestrian fatality rate to peer cities in central and eastern
Iowa and the state based on population.
(The national rate for 2021 is 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population, up from 2.02 in 2020.)
0.30 0.00
0.74
2.18
1.40
0.68
0.27
2.09
0.70
Pedestrian Fatalities (2017-2021)
per 100k population
The total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for Iowa City in 2021 was approximately 276,254,000
vehicle miles. (Because this study excluded interstate collisions, interstate VMT is also
removed). Using the same 0.27 annual pedestrian fatality average, the number of Pedestrian
Fatalities per 1 million Vehicle Miles Traveled was 0.72. The chart below compares Iowa City’s
pedestrian fatality rate per VMT to peer cities in central and eastern Iowa and the state.
0.87
0.00
1.49
3.98
2.86
1.20
0.72
2.99
0.89
Pedestrian Fatalities (2017-2021)
per Million Vehicle Miles Traveled
Figure 8: Pedestrian Fatalities per
100,00 Population. Fatality rates
are based on collisions from 2017-
2021. Interstate fatalities are not
included. Data is from the Iowa
DOT Crash Analysis Tool Iowa
Crash Analysis Tool (ICAT)
(iowadot.gov). Crash data for this
table was retrieved on April 5,
2023. Population data is a 5-year
average based on U.S. Census
2017-2021.
Figure 9: Pedestrian Fatalities per 1
million Vehicle Miles Traveled within
each community and the state.
Interstate fatalities and Municipal
Interstate VMT are not included in
this data. Collision data is from the
Iowa DOT Crash Analysis Tool. Crash
data for this table was retrieved on
April 5, 2023. VMT is a 5-year
average based on data from the Iowa
DOT CityVMT2021.xls (iowadot.gov)
Figure 8
Figure 9
5
U.S. Census American Community Survey data indicates Iowa City has the highest pedestrian
commuting level among peer cities in Iowa and the second highest rate of transit commuting
(second only to Ames). Iowa City collision data compares especially well to other communities in
the state given its high level of pedestrian activity. Note that Iowa’s three university communities
have the lowest pedestrian fatality rates by population despite having the highest percentage of
workers who commute to work on foot or by transit bus.
9.
7
%
7.
2
%
2.
0
%
2.
3
%
2.
7
%
4.
0
%
14
.
0
%
1.
5
%
9.
3
%
0.
2
%
0.
5
%
0.
6
%
2.
0
%
1.
3
%
7.
7
%
0.
9
%
Percentage of Workers Traveling to
Work by Walking or Bus
walk to work bus to work
The safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, our most vulnerable road users, is a top priority for the
MPO. Complete streets policies and the investments each community has made in sidewalks,
trails, and intersection treatments play an essential role in reducing pedestrian and bicycle
collisions and making active modes of transportation and recreation accessible to all. While no
collision is acceptable and more can be done to improve facilities along our busiest corridors,
the data in this report indicate that these investments are making an impact on bicycle and
pedestrian safety.
Figure 10: Percentage of
workers 16 years of age and
older who walk or take transit to
work. [Source: 2020 American
Community Survey 5-Year Data]
Figure 10