Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des Moines, DART, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights. The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call 515-334-0075. NOTICE OF MEETING Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) *************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room *************************** AMENDED AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3 Approve the August 1, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Trail Counter Report .............................................................................. Page 6 Report on the first year of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ...................................................................... Page 9 Report on The Tomorrow Plan; consider approval. 6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10 Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project applications; consider approval. 7. REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study ........................................................... Page 11 Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study. 8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests ................................................................................................................... Page 12 Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program. 9. REPORT: City Bridge Program ............................................................................................... Page 17 Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s City Bridge Program. 10. REPRT: Traffic Incident Management Plan .......................................................................... Page 20 Update on efforts to develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan for the region. 11. REPORT: Rail Port Study Update ........................................................................................... Page 21 Updated information on consultant retention for the Rail Port Study. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard ................................................................. Page 22 Report on an effort between the MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition to survey electric vehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area. 13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 23 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities. 14. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 24 15. INFORMATION: Secure Transportation Training ................................................................ Page 25 16. INFORMATION: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan ................................... Page 27 17. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 18. Next Meeting Date 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 19. Adjournment
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Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des Moines, DART, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights.
The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call 515-334-0075.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)
*************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013
Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room ***************************
AMENDED AGENDA
1. Call To Order
2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda
3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3 Approve the August 1, 2013, meeting minutes.
4. REPORT and VOTE: Trail Counter Report .............................................................................. Page 6 Report on the first year of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program; consider approval.
5. REPORT and VOTE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ...................................................................... Page 9 Report on The Tomorrow Plan; consider approval.
6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10
Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project applications; consider approval.
7. REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study ........................................................... Page 11 Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study.
8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests ................................................................................................................... Page 12
Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement
Program. 9. REPORT: City Bridge Program ............................................................................................... Page 17
Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s City Bridge Program. 10. REPRT: Traffic Incident Management Plan .......................................................................... Page 20
Update on efforts to develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan for the region. 11. REPORT: Rail Port Study Update ........................................................................................... Page 21
Updated information on consultant retention for the Rail Port Study. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard ................................................................. Page 22
Report on an effort between the MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition to survey electric vehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.
13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 23 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities.
14. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 24 15. INFORMATION: Secure Transportation Training ................................................................ Page 25 16. INFORMATION: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan ................................... Page 27 17. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee
18. Next Meeting Date 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office.
REPORT: Consider approval of Report on The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND:
Over the past two years, the MPO led a regional consortium in developing The Tomorrow Plan. The product of input from elected officials, stakeholders, staff members, and thousands of Greater Des Moines residents, the plan recognizes that we are many distinct communities working as one region to compete globally and to leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. It focuses on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. As implementation of the plan gets underway, it will save communities and the region money, draw resources to the region, and prepare us for future growth. The executive summary of The Tomorrow Plan is included as a supplemental item. The full document is available for download at www.thetomorrowplan.com.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve The Tomorrow Plan. None. Report and discussion only.
Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des Moines, DART, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights.
The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call 515-334-0075.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)
*************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013
Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room ***************************
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3
Approve the August 1, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Trail Counter Report .............................................................................. Page 6
Report on the first year of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ...................................................................... Page 9
Report on The Tomorrow Plan; consider approval. 6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project
Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10 Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project applications;
Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study. 8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program
Revision Requests ................................................................................................................... Page 12 Report on requested revisions to t he Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement
Program. 9. REPORT: City Bridge Program ............................................................................................... Page 17
Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s City Bridge Program. 10. REPRT: Traffic Incident Management Plan .......................................................................... Page 20
Update on efforts to develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan for the region. 11. REPORT: Rail Port Study Update ........................................................................................... Page 21
Updated information on consultant retention for the Rail Port Study. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard ................................................................. Page 22
Report on an effort between the MPO and th e Iowa Clean Cities Co alition to surv ey electric v ehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.
13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 23 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities.
14. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 24 15. INFORMATION: Secure Transportation Training ................................................................ Page 25 16. INFORMATION: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan ................................... Page 27 17. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 18. Next Meeting Date
9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 19. Adjournment
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)
9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room
The MPO TTC held a meeting at 9:30 a.m., on August 1, 2013, at the Des Moines Area MPO Burnham
Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff emailed agenda packets to the TTC representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 10:40 a.m., July 26, 2013.
Representatives Present: Vern Willey II, City of Altoona John Shaw, City of Altoona Paul Moritz, City of Ankeny John Peterson, City of Ankeny Lori Dunham, City of Bondurant Jeff Schug, City of Carlisle Matt McQuillen, City of Clive Jim Hagelie, City of Clive Jennifer Bohac, City of Des Moines Jeb Brewer, City of Des Moines Michael Ludwig, City of Des Moines Jim Tishim, Des Moines Regional Transit Authority Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* John Gade, City of Grimes Brian Wilson, City of Johnston Mike Johnson, City of Norwalk Madeline Emmerson, City of Pleasant Hill Dennis Dietz, City of Polk City Kurt Bailey, Polk County Steven Franklin, City of Urbandale Dave McKay, City of Urbandale John Larson, City of Urbandale Matt Thomas, Warren County McKinlee Gibson, City of Waukee Ben Landhauser, City of Waukee Joe Cory, City of West Des Moines Duane Wittstock, City of West Des Moines Kara Tragesser, City of West Des Moines Sheena Danzer, City of Windsor Heights
Representatives Absent: Eric Jensen, City of Ankeny Anthony Bellizzi, City of Cumming** Murray McConnell, Dallas County Bryan Belt, Des Moines International Airport Chuck Burgin, City of Indianola** Dave Cubit, City of Johnston Doyle Scott, Madison County** Wayne Patterson, City of Mitchellville Bret VandeLune, Polk County Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Administration* Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Non-Voting, Advisory Representative ** Non-Voting, Associate Representative Others Present: Glenn Lyons, Transportation Management
Association Staff Present: Todd Ashby, Executive Director Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Planner Luke Parris, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation Planner
MPO TTC Vice Chair Jennifer Bohac recognized a quor um and called the August 1, 2013, meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amended MPO TTC’s August 1,
2013, meeting agenda, moving item 12 to last item on agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to appr ove the MPO TTC’s July 11, 2013,
meeting minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the request from the Cities of Grimes and Urbandale to amend the Horizon Year 2035Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate the Interstate 35/80 Operations Study recommendations.
(McKinlee Gibson arrived at 9:34 am) (Ben Landhauser arrived at 9:34 am)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Draft MOTION: A motion was made and seco nded to approve the draft of the Fiscal Year 2014-
2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
(John Gade arrived at 9:36 am)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Congestion Management Process document. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. 2013 Travel Time Survey
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 8.
9. Traffic Incident Management Plan
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 9. 10. Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule
REPORT: Consider approval of the Central Iowa Trail Count Program 2013 Report. BACKGROUND:
In October 2011, the MPO began the Central Iowa Trail Count Program with 40 infrared trail counters from TRAFx Research Ltd. to provide a consistent method for collecting trail user data across central Iowa. The purpose of this program is to implement Chapter Seven, Objective 3, Action 3.1, Benchmark 3.1.1 of the Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, which states, “Administer bicycle/pedestrian counts and user survey’s annually.” The first trail counters were placed in the field in April 2012. The data collected from the counters will be used to set a baseline against which future trail usage can be compared. This information helps the MPO and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable understand where future trail investments may be needed. The Trail Counter Report is included on the following pages.
REPORT: Consider approval of The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND:
Over the past two years, the MPO led a regional consortium in developing The Tomorrow Plan. The product of input from elected officials, stakeholders, staff members, and thousands of Greater Des Moines residents, the plan recognizes that we are many distinct communities working as one region to compete globally and to leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. It focuses on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. As implementation of the plan gets underway, it will save communities and the region money, draw resources to the region, and prepare us for future growth. The executive summary of The Tomorrow Plan is included as a supplemental item. The full document is available for download at www.thetomorrowplan.com.
ISSUE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications
REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program applications.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO staff solicited Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) applications on August 1, 2013. Letters of intent were due to the MPO office by 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Member governments submitted letters of intent for the following projects:
City of Ankeny – W. 1st Street and NW/SW State Street Intersection Improvements;
City of Des Moines – City-Wide Fixed-Time Signal Upgrade Project – Phase II; City of Des Moines – Downtown Bicycle Plan Implementation – Phase II; City of Des Moines – Northeast Des Moines Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor
Feasibility Study; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority – Route #51 Merle Hay Crosstown
Service; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority – Additional Trips on Route #92, #93,
and #98 Express Service; City of Norwalk – Highway 28 and Beardsley Street Intersection Improvements;
and, City of West Des Moines/City of Clive – University Avenue Adaptive Traffic Signal
Control. The MPO staff acknowledges that each of the sponsor’s proposed project(s) or program(s) conforms to the MPO’s transportation planning process, the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and the Congestion Management Process. ICAAP applications are due to the MPO by 4:30 pm, on Friday, September 13, 2013. The MPO staff will review all ICAAP applications and submit the applications to the Iowa DOT by the October 1, 2013, deadline.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the MPO submit a formal resolution for the FFY 2015 ICAAP project applications and submit the project applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
ISSUE: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study Update
REPORT: Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study. BACKGROUND:
There has been interest for several years by planning, economic development, and transit agencies along the Ames-Des Moines corridor to study mass transportation options along the corridor. The MPO’s Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Iowa Department of Transportation’s 2009 Passenger Transportation Funding Study recognize the Ames-Des Moines corridor as a candidate for potential transit service. The study of transit service between the two metropolitan areas also is a major priority in the Capital Crossroads Strategic Plan under the Physical Capital.
MPO staff worked with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART), CyRide, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA), and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services to assist with the study. The project team reviewed and scored the RFPs and invited the following firms to interview on August 27, 2013:
Nelson-Nygaard; HDR; Olsson Associates; and, SRF.
The project team is in the process of selecting the consultant. Staff will provide a full update on the interviews and consultant selection at the September meeting. Over the coming weeks, staff will work with the consultant to develop a contract and refined scope of work. This project is a collaborative effort, and a technical working group and steering committee will help guide the study. The consultant will begin work in September with a tentative completion date set for late spring/early summer 2014.
ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests
REPORT: Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND:
The cities of Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee have requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2014-2017 TIP):
Project: SW 9th Street: Intersection of SW 9th St. and Kenyon Ave. STP Award Amount: $400,000 Total Cost: $2,363,000 Change: Update project description to SW 9th Street widening - Titus Avenue to Kenyon Avenue and add $600,000 in HSIP funds. Revision Type: Amendment Project: E Grand Ave: Over Des Moines River STP Award Amount: $500,000 in FFY 2015 and $500,000 in FFY 2016 Total Cost: $4,800,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2016 to FFY 2015 Revision Type: Administrative Modification Project: High Trestle Trail - Southwest Cherry Street Connection TAP Award Amount: $150,000 in FFY 2017 Total Cost: $325,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2017 to FFY 2014 Revision Type: Administrative Modification Project: Proposed Alice’s Road - From Ashworth Rd to University Ave Award Amount: $950,000 in earmark funds Total Cost: $13,550,000 Change: Update project description to Traffic Signalization/Trail – Alice’s Road – University Avenue to Ashworth Road Revision Type: Amendment
Included, immediately following, is a map showing the location of these projects.
The MPO staff notes that amendments to the TIP are subject to the approval of the MPO and a public comment period. MPO staff has scheduled a public input meeting for September 25, 2013. The MPO staff notes administrative modifications that include moving funds forward in the TIP require the approval of the MPO. Staff has scheduled an STP Funding Subcommittee meeting on September 11, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the revisions and to develop a recommendation for the MPO Policy Committee to consider at their October 17, 2013 meeting. The MPO notes that the E. Grand Avenue project requires the movement of funds from FFY 2016 to FFY 2015, and the High Trestle Trail project requires the movement of funds from FFY 2017 to FFY 2014. MPO staff has reviewed the MPO's fiscal capacity in FFY 2014-2015 and determined that the movement of funds is fiscally possible.
REPORT: Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation's City Bridge Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges. The Iowa DOT has finalized its awards for the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 funding cycle. The following project within the MPO planning area received funding:
Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: S. Union St./Clover Hill Drive over the Middle South Creek Award Amount: $960,000 Total Project Cost: $1,200,000
The Iowa DOT announced that the next round of funding begins in November 2013. If cities are interested in including a bridge on the candidate list, they must submit a formal request to the Iowa DOT before October 1, 2013. The request should be on official city letterhead and include the Federal Structural Number, street name, feature crossed, and recent cost estimate. Request letters should be sent to:
John Dostart, P.E. Urban Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 (515) 239-1528 [email protected]
Included, immediately following, is the City Bridge Program, Federal FY 2014 Funding memo from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Form 517025 (8-13) Local Systems MailingOffice of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
Page 1 of 2
DATE: 08-27-2013
TO: Cities; Counties
FROM: Office of Local Systems
SUBJECT: City Bridge Program, Federal FY 2014 Funding
The Iowa Department of Transportation has finalized its offers of funding for the FY 2014 City Bridge Program. For this funding cycle, funds were available to offer assistance to bridges that had 22 or more priority points. The final rankings are shown on the City Bridge Candidate List . The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete bridges. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system explained in Local Systems I.M. 2.020 , Federal and State Bridge Programs. The worksheet used to calculate the priority points is in Attachment A to I.M. 2.020. Priority points for each section of the worksheet were calculated using information from the bridge's latest inspection approved in the Structure Inventory and Inspection Management System (SIIMS). Beginning in November, we will make another round of offers for Federal and State funds to qualifying bridge projects. The number of offers will depend on the funds available. If a city wishes to place a bridge on the candidate list, the city should submit a request, on city letterhead, that includes the Federal Structural Number, street name, feature crossed, and the most recent cost estimate available. The request needs to be signed by a city official (for example City Engineer, Public Works Director, Mayor, etc.) Requests are due prior to October 1, 2013. The evaluations of the bridges will be based on the most recent bridge inspection approved in SIIMS by September 30, 2013. Please send the request to John Dostart using the contact information below. If a city has previously placed a bridge on the candidate list that was not selected this year, it will remain on the list until the city is offered and accepts funding or the city request that we remove a bridge from the candidate list. If a city has a bridge on the list and wants it removed for any reason, please contact me. Upon request of the city, any bridge removed from the list may be added back at any time. A copy of the memo is also being forwarded to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Planning Affiliations. If you have any questions, please do not reply to this note . Instead, you may
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Form 517025 (8-13) Local Systems MailingOffice of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
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contact me as shown below. John Dostart, P.E. Urban Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 (515) 239-1528 [email protected]
REPORT: Discussion on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s proposed update to the Traffic Incident Management Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will lead the process to update the region’s Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Plan. The Iowa DOT has secured Benesch Engineering and Planning to assist and would like the MPO’s Transportation Technical Committee and Traffic Management Advisory Committee to help steer the process. A kickoff meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Raccoon River Park Lodge in West Des Moines. The approximate time is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The DOT and the consultant are in the process of sending out invitations.
REPORT: Update on the status of the Rail Port Study. BACKGROUND:
In July, the MPO posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Railroad Revolving Loan Grant received from the Iowa Department of Transportation to conduct a Rail Port Study. The application deadline was August 30, 2013. Staff will update the committee on the applications received and on future dates of interest for the project.
REPORT: Report on an effort between the MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition to survey electric vehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition (ICCC) will be working with various local leaders to assess how ready the Greater Des Moines area is for electric vehicles (EV). To evaluate a community’s EV readiness, the US Department of Energy has developed a scorecard for stakeholders to use. This scorecard asks users questions from six different topic areas that range from the local government level to a regional level. MPO staff and the ICCC will develop a survey with questions directed towards local governments and will be sending it out to the local leaders within the MPO planning area. EV readiness is a regional effort that requires collaboration with charging infrastructure, planning, regulations, and support services. This scorecard will help the Greater Des Moines region:
Evaluate EV readiness; Receive feedback about strengths and offer ways to improve; and, Record and track progress toward EV readiness.
The EV Readiness Scorecard also will establish baseline information to track the implementation of strategies related to The Tomorrow Plan, which can be further refined in the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan, Mobilizing Tomorrow.
REPORT: MPO staff request for GIS information and related data from member communities. BACKGROUND:
The MPO staff would like to update several of its GIS layers and other data. Staff is requesting the following information from members:
Bicycle facilities, both trails and on-street facilities; Truck routes, both permitted and/or prohibited; 2010-2012 traffic counts; ITS infrastructure, including traffic signals, message boards, cameras, and sensors; Sidewalk infrastructure; and, Future transportation facilities identified in comprehensive plans.
The MPO staff requested that TTC representatives provide the information or inform MPO staff of the appropriate contact(s) to provide the information by August 15, 2013. Staff is waiting on responses from some member governments.
ISSUE: Transportation Management Association Update
INFORMATION: Report of the Transportation Management Association’s (TMA) program for July 2013.
BACKGROUND:
RAGBRAI’s stop in Des Moines provided a change in the TMA work program. TMA staff worked with the organizers in Des Moines to extend D Line Service to the campgrounds at Waterworks Park and into the later hours to support the main event Downtown. TMA staff also organized and operated two large bike valets on the Riverwalk that night. The ‘Ride On’ advertising campaign is now in progress, with 14 billboards throughout the region purchased, as well as ads on local radio channels. Work on securing a passenger rail connection to Iowa City and beyond also continues. The TMA staff notes the following activities for July 2013:
meeting 7/15 – Attended Project Launch of Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time on Any Service
Transportation Study at DART 7/16 - Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle
Collective/B-Cycle at Nationwide Health Fair 7/17 – Attended Downtown RAGBRAI planning meeting 7/17 – Attended Freight Roundtable 7/18 - Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle
Collective/B-Cycle at Greater Des Moines Partnership building food court 7/23 – Coordinated RAGBRAI downtown bike valet parking and staffing by volunteers 7/25 – Gave report at MPO Policy meeting
Ongoing activities:
Posted articles and links on high-speed passenger rail Iowa, Midwest events, and news tabs on All Aboard for Iowa website.
New alternative transportation advertising campaign for radio, billboards, and skywalk ads began.
Posted Construction Alerts on Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) website. DCA transportation pages - continued to post articles on alternative transportation. Maintained Commuter Club customer service by answering member questions (emails and
phone calls), answering Preferred Parking requests, and other administrative duties. Planned July public information tables with DART and Des Moines Bicycle
INFORMATION: Details of an upcoming training session on the movement of nuclear freight.
BACKGROUND:
Polk County Emergency Management will host a training provided by the National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Secure Transportation, on October 8, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The training will be repeated on October 9, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The training location is Polk County Emergency Management, 1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines. RSVP to Peggy Reelitz at (515) 286-2107 or [email protected]. A flyer with additional information is included on the following page.
ISSUE: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan
INFORMATION: Opportunity to participate in an online dialogue for the US Department of Transportation’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 to 2018.
BACKGROUND:
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is working to develop a strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2014 to 2018. The plan will help the US DOT address key priorities of stakeholders across the nation. To ensure that the plan reflects the view of all stakeholders, the US DOT is providing the opportunity to review and comment on the plan. The online dialogue will be open until September 6, 2013, and can be accessed at http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com.
The Tomorrow Plan looks forward to 2050 for Greater Des Moines. We are many distinct communities working as one to compete globally and leave a dynamic, enduring legacy for future generations. We focus on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. The plan will save us money, draw resources and talent to the region, and prepare us for future growth.
Everyone has a role.The Tomorrow Plan works as a voluntary, best practices guide for communities to use as they see appropriate. Though this document is non-binding, the communities that do participate will reap the benefi ts of leaving a lasting legacy through:
• Cost savings through effi ciency• Strengthened public health, personal
happiness, and sense of community• Improved development opportunities• Enhanced community character• More choices to live, learn, work, and play• Power of a regional brand to supplement
community identity
• More choices to share culture and experiences
• Increased funding for infrastructure, services, technology and the arts
• Enhanced recreation and ecology benefi ts• Lowered fl ood risk with improved water
quality• Empowered neighborhoods and dynamic
nodes of opportunity
V I S I T T H E W E B S I T E FO R M O R E I N FO R M AT I O N
WWW.THETOMORROWPLAN.COM
of opportunity
Let’s Get Started!
TOMORROW IS TODAY -
ACRONYM GLOSSARY
This document not only summarizes The Tomorrow Plan’s highlights, it also outlines the top action steps we’ll take over the next 1 to 2 years so all of the regional initiativeslaunch and the goals get well underway. This piece also highlights partners to lead orserve as catalysts for progress.
The Tomorrow Plan belongs to all of us, but someone needs to make sure it movesforward. The Tomorrow Plan Steering Committee provides oversight for the ongoingwork of The Tomorrow Plan, while the MPO staff offers day-to-day prompting and supports the work with its many partners.
To keep The Tomorrow Plan going, the Steering Committee meets at least three times annually. It reviews the work, makes recommendations to the MPO Policy Committee regarding regional priorities, and reports on the plan’s progress. The MPO PolicyCommittee sets fi nal priority projects, helps identify funding opportunities, and adjusts the MPO’s traditional priorities to better support The Tomorrow Plan. Growingfunding opportunities for all is an ongoing effort of The Tomorrow Plan, the SteeringCommittee, the MPO, and the many partners.
A healthy economy is the foundation upon which to build a more sustainable future. The Tomorrow Plan builds on our strengths to compete in a changing global marketplace. Economic analysis indicates opportunities to diversify our economy by leveraging the work of other planning efforts, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship, and growing educational options in necessary skills.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Leverage libraries and the access
they offer to technology and the
arts (Libraries, communities)
Educate banks, developers,
real estate professionals,
and appraisers about nodes
and corridors (MPO, GDMP,
communities)
Support DART Forward 2035
by increasing transit service and
reducing parking requirements
accordingly (MPO, TMA, DART)
Implement Capital Crossroads, the
region’s economic development
strategy (GDMP, MPO)
Launch Nodes & Corridors Initiative!
A. Develop a vibrant, walkable system of employment and residential activity centers with access to public transportation (nodes and corridors)
B. Provide many means of access and transportation throughout the region
C. Create an innovation core for advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and information technology
D. Enhance Greater Des Moines’ digital infrastructure
E. Grow and retain existing companies
F. Expand and enhance preparation for the world of work, including retraining
Strategies
NODES & CORRIDORS
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KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH
1. Identify areas for development/redevelopment as walkable nodes and corridors. (MPO, communities)
2. Develop sample codes to help communities achieve vibrant, mixed-use, walkable environments. (MPO, communities)
3. Promote through inclusion in community comprehensive plans (Communities)
The Nodes & Corridors initiative emphasizes a strategic, regional approach to guiding growth towards identifi ed locations – nodes – throughout Greater Des Moines. These nodes connect with one another and the region as a whole through corridors. This creates compact, walkable mixed-use centers while strengthening our existing investments, protecting the environment, and providing a variety of employment, housing, and transportation choices.
INITIATIVE 1
GOAL 2
A. Promote use of renewable energy and reduced energy consumption
B. Minimize the waste stream, emphasizing waste reduction
C. Build a region-wide greenways system
D. Develop a regional stormwater approach that includes natural systems
E. Expand tree canopy and regional park capacity – acres, facilities, programs, and connections
Improve the region’s environmental health and access to the outdoors
Strategies
MWA + MPO
How the region manages energy, waste, and natural resources provides the backdrop for vibrant economies, welcoming communities, and public and personal health. The stormwater management, clean air, reduced waste, energy conservation and public recreation strategies greatly benefi t the region in ways we can measure.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Conduct a regional tree inventory
(Tree NGOs)
Set baseline energy consumption
metrics (MPO, GDMP)
Relaunch the Share Good Energy
collaborative (Communities)
Launch regional food rescue program
(MWA, DMARC, C ISS)
Complete a regional soil analysis
to identify stormwater best
management sites (RICC)
Identify streams and watersheds for
regional focus (WMAs)
Identify and acquire key regional park,
trail, and greenway properties (INHF,
PCCB, IDNR)
Launch Greenways Initiative!
GREENWAYS
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KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH
1. Assign staff to coordinate and communicate greenway work (MWA, MPO)
2. Conduct a natural areas inventory (RICC)
3. Celebrate connecting land purchases (INHF)
4. Launch with Bio-Blitz of most connected areas (INHF)
5. Coordinate WMA efforts for watershed planning (MPO)
Selectively expand the network of parks, conservation areas, open space, and trails to build a fully-connected system of natural resource areas.
INITIATIVE 2
GOAL 3
A. Ensure diverse housing choices – in terms of cost, style, and location – throughout the region
B. Make walking, biking, and using public transportation as viable as driving
C. Make healthy choices intuitive
D. Provide access to healthy food
E. Encourage and celebrate community building
F. Promote community/regional heritage, character, and historic preservation
G. Create Zest, a committee to refl ect and celebrate our diversity, and spark regional “wow” factors
Further the health and well-being of all residents in the region
Strategies
PCHTF + HP2020
Quality of life sets Greater Des Moines apart from its competitors. The region earns high marks for its affordability, access to the outdoors, and family-friendly atmosphere. Yet challenges to the region include access to ample housing choices, jobs, and local food; a lack of transportation options; decreasing physical activity; and more. For Greater Des Moines to fl ourish, all aspects of health and well-being need promotion throughout the region.
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KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH
1. Establish neighborhood associations throughout the region (Communities)
2. Initiate the regional affordable housing plan (PCHTF)
3. Create a model inclusionary zoning ordinance (PCHTF, MPO)
As economic, social, or environmental conditions change over time, neighborhoods must adapt, or show resilience. Having a patchwork quilt of multiple resilient neighborhoods—each with different character, assets, and strengths—makes a region fl exible and able to adapt to any challenges it may face. In other words, a region composed of resilient neighborhoods stands the test of time.
INITIATIVE 3
GOAL 4
A. Leverage the ongoing work of the MPO to serve as the entity to address monitoring and implementation of The Tomorrow Plan
B. Develop a Regional Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (RICC)
C. Maintain ongoing educational efforts for the development and maintenance of healthy communities
D. Leverage The Tomorrow Plan to secure and award funding for regional benefi t
E. Explore the merits of regional alternative revenue sources
Increase regional cooperation and effi ciency at all levels
Strategies
RICC + MPO
For any of the goals of The Tomorrow Plan to succeed, increased regional collaboration is essential. These collaborations lead to effi ciencies in cost, time, and materials without sacrifi cing the character and particular advantages of each of the local communities or counties connected in the region.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Work with the communities to
adopt resolutions of support
of The Tomorrow Plan (MPO,
communities) Implement The Tomorrow Plan
(MPO) Convene the RICC (MPO)
Modify the MPO funding allocation
system and identify new funding
sources (MPO)
Launch a community calendar as
a one-stop look at community and
regional events (GDMP, CVB)
Launch Regional Cooperation
Initiative!
REGIONAL COOPERATION
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KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH
1. Analyze suitability around the region for natural stormwater utilities (RICC)
2. Analyze community stormwater practices and ordinances (RICC)
3. Develop sample ordinances for the region (RICC)
Reach across jurisdictional boundaries to manage systems, including utilities and infrastructure.
INITIATIVE 4
EVERYDAY STEWARDS:DO ONE THINGAs we said at the outset, everyone has a role in The Tomorrow Plan. Whether as a resident steward, an activist, a champion, a teacher, mediator, community leader, or neighborhood group, The Tomorrow Plan – and our region’s future – depends on you.
Many small actions add up. To further the idea of taking small steps, The Tomorrow Plan is launching the Do One Thing (DOT) campaign. With every seemingly small DOT activity, we build the foundation for big shifts and help make our region a better place.
KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH
1. Launch the Do One Thing – DOT – campaign and secure 15,000 DOT pledges (MPO)
2. Take the Do One Thing pledge (You)
3. Connect the DOTs by engaging with one of the many existing community groups – see the Acronym Glossary for some ideas (You)
Taking the DOT pledge? Here are some ideas!
• Buy local goods and food whenever possible
• Garden, compost, and use native plants
• Reduce, reuse, recycle
• Turn off and unplug
• Drink tap water
• Carpool, ride the bus, walk, or bike
• Donate your time and money
• Check out local and regional events
• Vote in all elections
• Get to know your neighbors
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INITIATIVE 5
The timeline for launching the regional initiatives serves as one key measure of success. Are we getting these big picture efforts underway according to plan?
The Tomorrow Plan also looks at specifi c measures to track the region’s progress, including:
• Half of high-quality natural areas protected by 2025 (all by 2050)
• Improved stream stability measured at 13 existing monitoring stations (volatility reduced by one-fourth by 2025 and half by 2040)
• Steady reduction in the poverty rate
• Steady increase in transit service frequency at nodes
• Steady reduction in combined housing and transportation costs
• Steady growth in jobs per household
• Steady growth in the arts and audience participation
Our Mission
Ever mindful of future generations, our mission is to cooperate across political boundaries to achieve social, economic, and environmental resilience for Greater Des Moines.