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1 NOTICE OF MEETING Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Committee 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Mead Conference Room *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a vote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes. 1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes... Page 2 Approve the February 12, 2014, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget... Page 7 Review of the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget; consider approval. 5. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Third Amendment... Page 8 Report regarding the addition of three special projects and consolidating funding for the smartphone trail application project; consider approval. 6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request... Page 11 Report on requests to amend the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. 7. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program Funding Recommendation... Page 16 Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program funds. 8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program Funding Recommendation... Page 17 Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program funds. 9. REPORT: Des Moines Request to Transfer Transportation Alternatives Program Funds..Page 18 Report on the City of Des Moines request to transfer Transportation Alternatives Program funds from the Drake Streetscape project to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project. 10. REPORT: TIGER Grant Candidate Project Selection Process... Page 21 Discussion regarding the process for the MPO to identify a TIGER grant project to support. 11. REPORT: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update... Page 23 Report on the development of Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO s next long-range transportation plan. 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 For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call

2 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee 12. REPORT: Smart Growth America Technical Assistance... Page 24 Report on free technical assistance awarded from Smart Growth America about Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health. 13. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 14. VOTE: Approval of the March 27, 2014, MPO Agenda 15. Next Meeting Date 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 16. Adjournment FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

3 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 3 ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes VOTE: Consider approval of the February 12, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting minutes. BACKGROUND: The minutes of the February 12, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the February 12, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Ratcliff, jratcliff@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 3 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

4 MEETING MINUTES Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Committee 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Meeting Mead Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa The MPO Executive Committee held a meeting at 11:30 a.m., on February 12, 2014, in the MPO Meeting Mead Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff ed agenda packets to the MPO Executive Committee s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 11:37 a.m., on February 7, The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $ In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional meeting notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting. Executive Members Present: Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines Angela Connolly, Polk County Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Steven Gaer, City of West Des Moines Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Executive Members Absent: Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Others Present: Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* Clifford Leonard, Public Staff Present: Jonathan Wilson, MPO General Counsel Todd Ashby, Executive Director Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Planner Teva Dawson, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner * Non-voting Representative FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 4 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

5 1. Call to Order MPO Vice-Chair Armstrong called the February 12, 2014, meeting to order at 11:39 a.m. 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: STEVE GAER Abstained MOTION CARRIED A motion was made to approve the February 12, 2014, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Committee meeting. 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes MOTION: A motion was made to approve the January 15, 2014, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Committee meeting minutes. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. Priority Projects for the 2014 Washington, D.C., Trip MOTION: A motion was made to approve the regional priority projects for the annual Greater Des Moines Partnership book and trip to Washington D.C. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests MOTION: A motion was made to approve the requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Third Amendment MOTION: A motion was made to approve the regarding the addition of two special projects. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7. Mobilizing Tomorrow Update MPO staff presented; discussion on item Energy Efficiency Through Transportation Planning Grant Update MPO staff presented; discussion on item Planning Study Updates MPO staff presented; discussion on item New Representative Orientation MPO staff presented; discussion on item Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 12. Approval of the February 20, 2014, MPO Agenda FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 5 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

6 13. Next Meeting Date 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in the MPO Mead Conference Room. 14. Adjournment Vice-Chair Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 12:26 p.m. FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 6 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

7 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2013 Item No. 4 ISSUE: Draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff has developed the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2015 UPWP) and Budget, which documents all transportation planning activities the MPO will perform using federal funds from July 1, 2014, through June 30, The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that the UPWP describe the MPO s proposed planning activities including task objectives, previous work, project descriptions, and work products as well as the budget and funding sources to carry out the planning activities. The Iowa DOT requires the MPO to submit a draft UPWP by April 1, 2014 and a final UPWP by June 1, The draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget is included as a supplemental item. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation for review and comment. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 7 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

8 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee ISSUE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Third Amendment March 2014 Item No. 5 REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. BACKGROUND: In November 2013 the MPO approved the addition of two projects to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2014 UPWP) and Budget, as follows: Work Element 13.7 Trail Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: SAFETEA-LU earmark ($21,473) and local matching funds Budget Amount: $27,112 Purpose: The MPO received an earmark for trail planning with the passage of SAFETEA-LU. The majority of funds were used to develop the Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (CONNECT). $21,473 in earmarked funds remain available for use. MPO staff will use the remaining funds to carry out additional trail planning activities, including data collection and analysis related to CONNECT initiatives. Work Element 13.8 Trail Network Smartphone Application Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Unspent FY 2013 FHWA Planning Funds Budget Amount: $124,000 total cost, with $50,000 in MPO contributions Purpose: The MPO has partnered with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to develop a smartphone application for the central Iowa trail network. The application will allow users to geo-locate their position and find the nearest trail, find points of interest along the trail, and provide data that would allow stakeholders to understand trail usage trends. MPO staff proposes to use the remaining funds from the SAFETEA-LU earmark, programmed in Work Element 13.7, to help pay for the Trail Network Smartphone Application, programmed in Work Element This would allow the earmarked funds to be expended and would reduce the amount of FHWA Planning Funds needed for the smartphone application. MPO staff also has identified the need to add three special projects to the FY 2014 UPWP, as follows: Work Element 13.9 AARP Assistance Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa AARP Budget Amount: $4,000 Purpose: Iowa AARP has requested GIS mapping assistance that includes geocoding the location of senior housing/facilities/amenities, organizing GIS files, creating maps and data files, and giving a tutorial on how to use the system. Work Element Energy Efficiency Through Transportation Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa Economic Development Authority Office of Energy Budget Amount: $45,000 Purpose: The MPO received a grant to develop energy reduction transportation strategies and policies. The grant will be used to assist in the long-range transportation plan development, to develop an on-street bike feasibility study for the region, and to develop an electric vehicle readiness plan for the region. FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 8 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

9 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee Work Element Water Trails Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Budget Amount: $5,000 Purpose: The MPO received a grant to develop a regional water trails plan for the metropolitan area. This plan would engage local communities and residents in gathering information and determining needs for water trails within the region; assess and inventory resources; develop a vision for waterways in the region; map opportunities for future water trail developments; and, and begin implementation of priority projects. The project will be conducted over three fiscal years. The following page includes a revised budget worksheet that highlights the proposed change. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amendments to the FY 2014 UPWP. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 9 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

10 3.0 Public Involvement $9,568 $0 $34,463 $6,331 $12,052 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $64,288 $0 $0 $0 $64, Interagency Coordination $17,598 $0 $63,387 $11,645 $15,369 $10,243 $0 $0 $0 - $118,242 $0 $0 $0 $118, CIRTPA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $79,621 $0 $0 - $79,621 $0 $0 $0 $79, Transit Planning $7,483 $0 $26,952 $4,952 $9,425 $1,465 $0 $0 $0 - $50,277 $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $225, Committee Support $25,264 $0 $90,998 $16,717 $31,821 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $169,748 $0 $0 $0 $169, Administration $28,262 $0 $101,796 $18,701 $35,597 $5,535 $0 $0 $0 - $189,891 $0 $0 $0 $189, Information Technology $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 - $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 UPWP CODE WORK ELEMENT FHWA PL Funds Carryover* Long-Range Transportation Planning Transportation Systems Planning FTA 5303 Funds - Carryover FHWA PL Funds - New FTA 5303 Funds - New FISCAL YEAR 2014 WORK PROGRAM BUDGET BY AGENCY Amendment 3 5-Mar-14 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) MPO Match Funds Other Local Funds CIRTPA Contract MPO STP Funds Other Funds/Grants Amount Source MPO TOTAL Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Federal Funds Local Match Funds DART TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $45,157 $0 $162,654 $29,882 $56,880 $8,844 $0 $0 $0 - $303,417 $0 $0 $0 $303,417 $25,646 $0 $92,374 $16,970 $32,302 $5,023 $0 $0 $0 - $172,315 $0 $0 $0 $172, Transportation Improvement Program $13,758 $0 $49,554 $9,104 $17,328 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $92,438 $0 $0 $0 $92, Unified Planning Work Program $4,465 $0 $16,081 $2,954 $5,624 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $29,998 $0 $0 $0 $29, Travel and Training $5,286 $0 $19,039 $3,498 $7,693 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $35,516 $0 $0 $0 $35, Sub Total FY 2014 Budget Special Project GDMP/DCA TMA Special Project Pictometry Special Project- Rail Port Study Special Project - Ames/Des Moines Corridor Transit Study Special Project - Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Study Special Project - The Tomorrow Plan Special Project - Trail Planning Special Project - Trail Network Smartphone Special Project - AARP Assistance Special Project - Energy Efficiency Planning $182,487 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $61,500 $79,621 $0 $0 - $1,325,751 $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $1,500,751 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 - $16,000 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $100,000 IDOT Rail Revolving Loan Fund $125,000 $0 $0 $0 $125,000 Sustainable $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Communities Regional $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Planning Grant Community $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Transportaton $19,455 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Association of America Sustainable $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Communities Regional $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Planning Grant $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,369 $21,473 SAFETEA-LU $26,842 $26,842 $28,527 $21,473 $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,000 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 SAFETEA-LU $124,000 $0 $124,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57,875 $ $5,000 Special Project - Water Trails $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Iowa DNR Grant $5,000 $0 $0 $0 Sub Total FY 2014 Budget TOTAL FY 2014 BUDGET $28,527 $0 $354,928 $651,330 $651,330 $0 $0 $0 $172,875 $0 $95,000 - $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $5,369 $300,928 $624,172 $624,172 $211,014 $224,091 $354,928 $1,977,081 $2,152,081 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $234,375 $79,621 $95,000 - $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $232,487 $229,460 $300,928 $1,949,923 $2,124,923 = New Items Blue = New amount Red = Previous amount * FHWA PL Carryover funds for 13.8 were added in Amendment 2 and are unspent funds from FY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $95,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $0 - $152,875 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 Iowa AARP $4,000 $0 IDED Office of Energy Grant $0 $0 $152,875 $4,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $45,000

11 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 6 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Report on requests to amend the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: The City of Des Moines, the City of West Des Moines, and Polk County have requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program (FFY TIP): Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: Downtown Transportation Restoration Study Federal Aid Amount: N/A Total Cost: $200,000 Change: Add to the FFY 2014 TIP Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream Federal Aid Amount: $720,000 in STP-HBP funds Total Cost: $900,000 Change: Add project to the FFY 2014 TIP Sponsor: City of West Des Moines Project: Grand Avenue Phase 6: From South 35th Street to South 50th Street Federal Aid Amount: $2,300,000 in STP funds (FFY ) Total Cost: $6,575,000 Change: Shift $500,000 from FFY 2015 into FFY 2014 Sponsor: Polk County Project: Northwest 72nd Place, Over Saylor Creek Federal Aid Amount: $440,000 in STP-HBP funds Total Cost: $550,000 Change: Add project to FFY 2014 TIP Included, immediately following, are maps 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. The City of West Des Moines project involves moving STP funds forward in the TIP. Staff has reviewed this project and determined that the fiscal capacity exists to moves these funds forward. This request was approved by the STP Funding Subcommittee at their February 26, 2014, meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the requested revisions to the FFY TIP. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 11 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

12 Iowa TPMS project map 1:09 PM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines NEPA-1945() TPMS# TIP# -- Characteristics Minor Arterial / / Type of Work Downtown Transportation Restoration, the replacement and rehabilitation of transportation facilities in Des Moines Miscellaneous Vicinity Map Project Site 12

13 Iowa TPMS project map 1:14 PM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines Characteristics Local / / Type of Work BROS-1945(811)--8J-77 TPMS# TIP# -- On E. Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Vicinity Map Project Site 13

14 Iowa TPMS project map 9:23 AM Sponsor Identity Location West Des Moines STP-U-8260(635) TPMS# TIP# -- Characteristics Minor Arterial / / Type of Work In the City of West Des Moines, GRAND AVE - Phase 6: From South 35th Street to South 50th Street Grade and Pave,Pavement Rehab/Widen Vicinity Map Project Site 14

15 Iowa TPMS project map 1:11 PM Sponsor Identity Location Polk CRD BROS-C077(202)--8J-77 TPMS# TIP# -- NBIS# On Northwest 72nd Place, Over Saylor Creek Characteristics Local / 0 MI / Type of Work Bridge Replacement Vicinity Map Project Site 15

16 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program Funding Recommendation March 2014 Item No. 7 REPORT: Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program funds. BACKGROUND: The MPO Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee annually determines a funding recommendation for STP project applications. The STP Funding Subcommittee heard presentations from eligible STP project sponsors on January 22, 2014 and met again on February 26, 2014, to determine an award recommendation for FFY 2018 STP funding. The MPO staff notes that the FFY 2018 STP funding target is $11,772,000. Included, as a supplemental item, is the STP Funding Subcommittee s funding allocation recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 16 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

17 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program Funding Recommendation March 2014 Item No. 8 REPORT: Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program funds. BACKGROUND: The MPO Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee annually determines a funding recommendation for TAP project applications. The STP Funding Subcommittee heard presentations from eligible STP project sponsors on January 22, 2014 and met again on February 26, 2014, to determine an award recommendation for FFY 2018 STP funding. The MPO staff notes that the FFY 2018 STP funding target is $1,165,000. Staff will add the additional $361,961 in excess TAP, not awarded at the August 2013 MPO Policy meeting, to the FFY 2018 target for a total of $1,524,961 in TAP funds. Included, as a supplemental item, is the STP Funding Subcommittee s funding allocation recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Teva Dawson, tdawson@dmampo.org (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 17 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

18 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 9 ISSUE: Des Moines Request to Transfer Transportation Alternatives Program Funds REPORT: Report on the City of Des Moines request to transfer FFY 2016 TAP funds from the Drake Streetscape project to the 42nd Street project. BACKGROUND: In October 2013, the City of Des Moines requested transferring funding from the Drake Area Streetscape project in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project: SPONSOR LOCATION TIP Year STP Funds Des Moines Drake Area Streetscape, 31 st Street to 23 rd Street 2016 $ 280,000 Des Moines 42 nd Street Streetscape, I-235 to Crocker N/A $ 200,000 Requested for FFY 2018 Des Moines requests to transfer the $280,000 in TAP funding for the Drake Area Streetscape project to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project. The resulting project and funding would be: SPONSOR LOCATION TIP Year STP Funds Des Moines 42 nd Street Streetscape, I-235 to Crocker 2016 $ 280,000 MPO staff reviewed the request and notes that the transfer of funding could occur while maintaining fiscal constraint within the Transportation Improvement Program. The City of Des Moines is requesting $200,000 in FFY 2018 TAP funds for the 42 nd Street project and has indicated that they would not be making any future requests for funding if the MPO approves the request to transfer funds. If the committee awards FFY 2018 TAP funding to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project, the 2016 funds would automatically roll to FFY Included, immediately following are maps showing the project locations. If approved in April, staff will make the change during the development of the FFY Transportation Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 18 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

19 44th St 46th St 42nd Street Streetscape Project Kingman Cir Kingman Blvd Boulevard Pl School St Ca lif Project Location ia Dr [ Crocker St 40th Pl Polk Blvd Chamberlain Ave 42nd St Rollins Ave Legend WI235 Hwy 42nd Street Project Commercial Buildings Drake Neighborhood Roosevelt High School Waveland Park Neighborhood Parcels DM Playhouse Hubbell Elementary School 45th Pl RCD Boundary Center St WI235 Hwy I235 EB Off Rm p Pleasant St 19 On Rm Rm p B t 5E rs I23 n te e C Rm p I235 EB O n 41st St [ n R mp I235 WB O 5W I23 ff BO 40th St _ ^ 45th Pl Waveland Ct or n 41st St 45th St _ ^ 44th Pl 43rd St Proximity Map City of Des Moines Kingman Blvd p

20 Iowa TPMS project map 9:25 AM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines STP-E-1945()--8V-77 TPMS# TIP# -- In the City of Des Moines, Drake Area Streetscape: From 31st St to 23rd St Characteristics Minor Arterial / 0.44 MI / Type of Work Ped/Bike Miscellaneous,Ped/Bike Development Vicinity Map Project Site 20

21 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 10 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years 2014 TIGER Discretionary Grant Program REPORT: Report on the FFY 2014 TIGER Discretionary Grant Program application requirements and deadline. BACKGROUND: The Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Act has appropriated $600 million to award to national infrastructure investments by the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. Projects applying for TIGER funds go through a competitive process, and awards are based on projects that demonstrate the ability to have a significant impact on the transportation system for a metropolitan region. The primary selection criteria include state of good repair, economic competitiveness, livability, safety, and project readiness. Secondary selection criteria include innovation and collaboration. Applications for TIGER grants are due April 24, Applicants must register through the Grants.gov website. This process usually takes two to four weeks, and full registration is required before applicants can submit for TIGER funds. Additional instructions for filing an application are located on the TIGER website: Applicants from the region typically ask the MPO for a letter of support. In 2012, the MPO Executive Committee discussed an approach to establish the MPO s support for future TIGER grant programs. The process discussed includes the MPO s Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee identifying regional projects, which would then be scored using a modified STP scoring system to measure the technical merits of projects. MPO staff notes this process was discussed only with the MPO Executive Committee and no action was taken. The process was again discussed at the May 2013 Executive Committee meeting; however, because only one project from the region intended on applying for TIGER funds, the selection process was not required. The staff report from the November 2012 Executive Committee agenda is included on the following page. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 21 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

22 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee November 2012 Item No. 9 ISSUE: TIGER Grant Candidate Project Selection Process REPORT: Discussion regarding a proposal from MPO staff to select candidate projects to apply for future TIGER funds. BACKGROUND: Over the past several months, the MPO has discussed developing an approach to the MPO s support of future TIGER grant applications that would ensure the region s priority project are submitted. At its October 10, 2012, meeting, the MPO Executive Committee asked MPO staff to bring forth a recommended process to help select projects for TIGER applications. MPO staff offers the following process: The MPO will endorse only one project from the region; The MPO should select the final project to endorse from a priority project listing: o o o o Projects would be solicited annually as part of the Washington, D.C., trip list. The MPO staff would clarify that the list is for annual appropriations and potential TIGER funding; Projects must be in the long-range transportation plan for the current time period; If a project received a TIGER award the previous year, it is ineligible to apply for the MPO s endorsement the subsequent year; and, If a project applied to the TIGER program but did not receive funding, it should be allowed to apply for the MPO s endorsement again. Selecting the project: RECOMMENDATION: o The Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee will identify a handful of regional priority projects from the projects submitted by communities; o A modified scoring system used for STP funds could be used to measure technical merits of projects; and, o The STP Funding Subcommittee would recommend a single project for the MPO to support. None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515)

23 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 11 ISSUE: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update REPORT: Brief report on Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO s next long-range transportation plan. BACKGROUND: The MPO has initiated work to develop its next long-range transportation plan, named Mobilizing Tomorrow. This plan will serve as the federally required long-range transportation plan and will be among the first activities the MPO undertakes to implement and refine The Tomorrow Plan s transportation-related elements. MPO staff will provide a brief update about recent efforts in the plan s development. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 23 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

24 Agenda Report MPO Executive Committee March 2014 Item No. 12 ISSUE: Smart Growth America Technical Assistance REPORT: Report on free technical assistance from Smart Growth America about Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health. BACKGROUND: In January, Smart Growth America selected the MPO as one of 18 recipients of its free technical assistance. The region will receive a two-day training session with an expert from Smart Growth America on Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health. This technical assistance is made possible through a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Of the 100 applications received, the selected communities exhibited the strongest interested in and need for smart growth tools, and clearly demonstrated a commitment from local business, community, and political leaders to implement local smart growth solutions. The workshop will focus on how communities and counties can save money now, reduce fiscal liabilities for the future, and spur local economic development. Participants will look at ways in which smart growth approaches can save the region money, including: Increasing tax revenues and reducing tax burdens; Attracting new businesses; Increasing the efficiency of the labor market; Providing greater stability in times of uncertainty and rising energy costs; Investing public funds to stimulate private investment; Increasing local capital circulation; and, Providing a foundation for long term fiscal and economic health and competitiveness. The workshop will be held in Des Moines on May 13 th and 14 th. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Bethany Wilcoxon, bwilcoxon@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 24 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

25 NOTICE OF MEETING Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) *************************** 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO - Burnham Conference Room *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a vote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes.. DARFT 1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes... Page 3 Approve the January 23, 2014, meeting minutes. 4. CONSENT and VOTE: January and February 2014 Financial Reports... Page 7 Report on the January and February 2014 Financial Statements; consider approval. 5. PUBLIC INPUT: Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests.... Page 20 Opportunity for public comment on proposed revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. 6. PRESENTATION: Iowa Department of Transportation Project Updates... Page 21 Updates from the Iowa DOT regarding various projects in the MPO area. 7. REPORT and VOTE: Draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget... Page 22 Review of the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget; consider approval. 8. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Third Amendment... Page 23 Report regarding the addition of three special projects and consolidating funding for the smartphone trail application project; consider approval. 9. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests. Page 26 Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 10. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Priority Projects for the 2014 Washington, D.C., Trip... Page 34 Report on regional priority projects for the annual Greater Des Moines Partnership book and trip to Washington D.C.; consider approval. 11. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: State Legislative Update... Page 36 Report on MPO-related bills introduced in the 2014 legislative session; consider approval of a letter in support of a fuel tax increase. 12. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program Funding Recommendation... Page 38 Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program funds. 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 For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call

26 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee 13. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program Funding Recommendation... Page 39 Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program funds. 14. REPORT: Des Moines Request to Transfer Transportation Alternatives Program Funds..Page 40 Report on the City of Des Moines request to transfer Transportation Alternatives Program funds from the Drake Streetscape project to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project. 15. REPORT: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update... Page 43 Report on the development of Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO s next long-range transportation plan. 16. REPORT: Bridge Condition Analysis... Page 44 Report on bridge condition data analysis for the MPO Planning area. 17. REPORT: Planning Study Updates... Page 47 Report on progress made on the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study and the Des Moines Rail Port Study. 18. REPORT: Retroreflectivity Plan Draft... Page 48 Report on a draft of a plan to address Federal regulations on retroreflectivity. 19. INFORMATION: MPO Progress Report... Page Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 21. Next Meeting Date 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 22. Adjournment DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

27 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 3 ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes VOTE: Consider approval of the January 23, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting minutes. BACKGROUND: The minutes of the January 23, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 23, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Ratcliff, jratcliff@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 3 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

28 Meeting Minutes Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa The MPO held a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on January 23, 2014, in the Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff ed agenda packets to the MPO s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 11:45 a.m., on January 17, The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $ In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional Meeting Notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting. MPO Representatives Present: Skip Conkling, City of Altoona Kyle Mertz, City of Altoona Gary Lorenz, City of Ankeny David Jones, City of Ankeny Mark Arentsen, City of Bondurant Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle John Edwards, City of Clive Ted Weaver, City of Clive David Chelsvig, City of Cumming** Mark Hanson, Dallas County Elizabeth Presutti, Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Scott Sanders, City of Des Moines Kandi Reindl, City of Des Moines Matt Anderson, City of Des Moines Larry Hulse, City of Des Moines Bill Gray, City of Des Moines Rick Clark, City of Des Moines Laura Graham, City of Des Moines Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes Brian Laurenzo, City of Johnston Tom Leners, Madison County** Jim Filbert, City of Mitchellville Jim Lane, City of Norwalk Martha Miller, City of Pleasant Hill Gary Mahannah, City of Polk City Angela Connolly, Polk County Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Robert Andeweg, City of Urbandale A.J. Johnson, City of Urbandale Mike Carver, City of Urbandale Jake Anderson, Van Meter** Dean Yordi, Warren County Case Harvey, City of Waukee Tim Moerman, City of Waukee John Mickelson, City of West Des Moines Russ Trimble, City of West Des Moines Steve Gaer, City of West Des Moines Betty Glover, City of Windsor Heights MPO Representatives Absent: Wade Steenhoek, City of Ankeny Eric Hanson, City of Indianola Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency** Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Administration* Kevin Foley, Des Moines International Airport* Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Advisory/Non-Voting Representatives ** Associate/Non-Voting Representatives Others Present: Clifford A. Leonard, Public Sara Kurovski, City of Pleasant Hill MPO Staff Present: Gary Myers, General Counsel Todd Ashby, Executive Director Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Nate Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Teva Dawson, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Planner Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation Planner DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 4 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

29 1. Call to Order MPO Chair Chris Coleman recognized a quorum and called the January 23, 2014, meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization January 23, 2014, meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization s December 19, 2013, meeting minutes with corrections. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Mark Arentsen entered at 4:10 pm) (Rick Clark entered at 4:10 pm) 4. December 2013 Financial Statement MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the December, Financial Statement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Election of Calendar Year 2014 Executive Committee MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the calendar year 2014 nominating committee s recommendation for the Policy Committee s Executive Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Kandi Reindl entered at 4:12 pm) (Kyle Mertz entered at 4:15 pm) (Jim Lane entered at 4:15 pm) 6. Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Traffic Incident Management Plan MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program Projects MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Federal Year 2018 Transportation Alternatives Program Projects MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Federal Legislative Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Mobilizing Tomorrow Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item 11. DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 5 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

30 12. Crash Data Analysis MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Executive Director Annual Review MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Urban Land Institute Iowa District Council MPO staff presented; discussion only on item MPO Progress Report 16. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 17. Next Meeting Date 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room. 18. Adjournment Hearing no objection to the contrary, Chair Coleman adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m. DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 6 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

31 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 4 ISSUE: January and February 2014 Financial Statements CONSENT and VOTE: Consider approval of the January and February 2014 Financial Statements. BACKGROUND: The January and February 2014 Financial Statements are included on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the January and February 2014 Financial Statements. STAFF CONTACT: Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 7 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

32 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transaction Summary for Month Ended January 2014 Interest Income Interest Income - Checking (January 2014) 0.71 Interest Income - IPAIT (January 2014) 4.94 Deposits 70, , TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS - JANUARY 2014 $70, Expenses January 2014 Per Vendor Payment Report for January , , TOTAL EXPENSES - JANUARY 2014 $26, NET INCOME - JANUARY 2014 $44, Accufund Reconciliation Summary for Month Ended January 2014 BEGINNING ACCUFUND CHECKING BALANCE (as of January 1, 2014) $112, Cleared Checks & Payments -110, Cleared Deposits & Credits 70, Total Cleared Transactions -39, CLEARED ACCUFUND CHECKING BALANCE (as of January 31, 2014) $73, Uncleared Checks & Payments -64, Uncleared Deposits & Credits 80, Total Uncleared Transactions 15, ACCUFUND CHECK REGISTER BALANCE (as of January 31, 2014) $88, Checking Account Balance (as of January 31, 2014) 73, IPAIT Account Balance (as of January 31, 2014) 577, DARFT Total Account Balance 651, TOTAL CASH BALANCE (as of Janaury 31, 2014) $651, G:\Shared\Agendas\Financial Statements\FY 14\Financial Statement - January 2014.xlsx 8

33 Des Moines MPO Expense by Vendor Report - January 2014 Access Technologies, Inc. NetCare Service - January , Total 1, Allstate Voluntary Benefits Premium - January Voluntary Benefits Premium - February Total 1, American Planning Association Annual Membership Dues (B. Wilcoxon) Total Ankeny Entertainment Staff Holiday Party - To Be Refunded Total Avesis Vision Insurance - February Total Bankers Leasing Company Copier Lease 4, Total 4, Constant Contact Monthly Social Media Subscription - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Total Courtyard Marriott Hotel During HUD Meeting, Washington, D.C. (D. Mullenix) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Hotel for HUD Meeting, Washington, D.C. (B. Wilcoxon) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Hotel for HUD Meeting, Washington, D.C. (R. Randleman) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Total 1, DARFT Delta Dental Plan of Iowa Dental Insurance - February Total

34 Des Moines Airport Parking Charges During HUD Meeting (D. Mullenix) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Total Des Moines Register Monthly Newspaper Subscription Total Dollar Tree Office Supplies Total Dominos Lunch for Staff Training Total Hy-Vee Office Holiday Party Beverages for In-House Meetings Beverages for In-House Meetings Total IPERS (Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System) Monthly IPERS Contribution - December , Total 6, KC Real Estate, L.C. Parking Charges - December Total Lincoln Financial Group Life, AD&D, LTD & STD Insurance - February Total NetINS (Iowa Network Services, Inc.) Internet Service - December 2013 & January Total DARFT Office Max Printer/Scanner 1, Total 1,

35 Palmer's Deli Lunch for Executive Committee - January Total Paychex, Inc. Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Plan Administration Fee Total Pitney Bowes - Purchase Power Postage Refills - December , Total 1, Sheraton Reservation Charge for SHRM Conference (S. Muller) Total Sodexo Registration for Lunch During HUD Meeting (T. Ashby) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Target Total Office Supplies Total United Airlines Airfare for ISC LEadership Academy (T. Ashby) Total DARFT Walmart Office Supplies Office Supplies 0.02 Total

36 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa Health Insurance - February , Total 5, Young, Zachary Mileage - January Total Report Total 26, DARFT 12

37 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transaction Summary for Month Ended February 2014 Interest Income Interest Income - Checking (February 2014) 0.74 Interest Income - IPAIT (February 2014) 4.92 Deposits 185, , TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS - FEBRUARY 2014 $185, Expenses February 2014 Per Vendor Payment Report for Februaryy , , TOTAL EXPENSES - FEBRUARY 2014 $151, NET INCOME - FEBRUARY 2014 $34, Accufund Reconciliation Summary for Month Ended February 2014 BEGINNING ACCUFUND CHECKING BALANCE (as of February 1, 2014) $73, Cleared Checks & Payments -138, Cleared Deposits & Credits 185, Total Cleared Transactions 46, CLEARED ACCUFUND CHECKING BALANCE (as of February 28, 2014) $119, Uncleared Checks & Payments -80, Uncleared Deposits & Credits 52, Total Uncleared Transactions -28, ACCUFUND CHECK REGISTER BALANCE (as of February 28, 2014) $91, Checking Account Balance (as of February 281, 2014) 119, IPAIT Account Balance (as of February 28, 2014) 418, DARFT Total Account Balance 537, TOTAL CASH BALANCE (as of February 28, 2014) $537, G:\Shared\Agendas\Financial Statements\FY 14\Financial Statement - February 2014.xlsx 13

38 Des Moines MPO Expense by Vendor Report - February 2014 Access Technologies, Inc. Monthly NetCare Service - February , Labor Charges for Setup of New Fax/Printer Total 1, Alliance Technologies Internet Service - Janaury Telephone Service - January Total Allstate Amazon Voluntary Insurance Premium - March Total Office Supplies Total American Planning Association Annual Membership Dues - T. Ashby Total Amigos Mexican Restaurant Lunch with Supervisor Van Oort Total Ashby, R. Todd Monthly Office Stipend - February Travel Reimbursement - AMPO Meeting (T. Ashby) Travel Reimbursement - NARC Conference, Washington, D.C. (T. Ashby) Total 1, Avesis DARFT Vision Insurance - March Total Bankers Leasing Company Monthly Copier Lease - January , Total 6,

39 Bartling, Aaron Monthly Office Stipend - February Mileage - January Mileage - February Total Canon Purchase of Plotter 5, Total 5, Constant Contact Monthly Social Media Subscription - February To Be Reimbursed by HUD Total Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C Legal Fees - Special Services - December Legal Fees - General Services - December , Legal Fees - Special Services - Janaury Legal Fees - General Services - January , Total 4, Delta Dental Plan of Iowa Dental Insurance - March Total Des Moines Register Publication of Meeting Minutes & Notices - February Monthly Newspaper Subscription - February Archived Newspaper Article Regarding Rest Areas 9.95 Total Doherty's Flowers Flowers for Staff Member Total Goldberg, Nathan Monthly Office Stipend - February Mileage - January Total DARFT Great West Deferred Comp Contributions - PPE , Deferred Comp Contributions - PPE , Deferred Comp Contributions - PPE , Deferred Comp Contributions - PPE , Deferred Comp Contributions - PPE , Total 9,

40 Greater Des Moines Partnership Registration for GDMP Washington, D.C. Trip (T. Ashby) 2, Total 2, HNTB Corporation Consultant Services - TDM Development 9, Total 9, Iowa APA Registration for Mid-Iowa Planners Lunch & Learn (T. Ashby) Total Iowa Labor Law Poster Service Updated 2014 State & Federal Labor Law Posters Total IPERS (Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System) Monthly IPERS Contribution - January , Monthly IPERS Contribution - February , Total 12, Java Joes Coffee Shop Meeting wtih Chair Coleman 6.89 Total 6.89 KC Real Estate, L.C. Rent - March , Parking Charges - January Total 9, Lincoln Financial Group Life, AD&D, STD & LTD Insurance - March Total Mullenix, Dylan Monthly Office Stipend - February Travel Reimbursement - TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (D. Mullenix) Mileage - January Annual Membership Dues - APA (D. Mullenix) Total DARFT Muller, Stephanie Monthly Office Stipend - February Mileage - January Mileage - February Total

41 NetINS (Iowa Network Services, Inc.) Internet Service - February Total Palmer's Deli Executive Committee Lunch - February MPO & Executive Committee Holiday Trays - December Total Paychex, Inc. PPE Net Pay 14, PPE Payroll Taxes 5, PPE Invoice PPE Net Pay 13, PPE Taxes 5, PPE Invoice Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement 7.03 Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement 5.17 Flex Reimbursement 9.83 Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Reimbursement Flex Plan Administration Fee Total 41, Pitney Bowes - Global Financial Services Postage Meter Lease - Feb 28-May30, Total DARFT Pitney Bowes - Purchase Power Postage Refills - Janaury , Total 1, Ratcliff, Jennifer Mileage - January Expense Reimbursement - Office Supplies Mileage - February Total

42 Renaissance Savery Lunch with Chair Coleman Total SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Registration for SHRM Annual Conference (S. Muller) 1, Total 1, TMA (Transportation Management Association) FY 2014 Q1 Invoice 27, Total 27, Trafx Research, Ltd Replacemet Trail Counter 1, Total 1, United Airlines Airfare for HUD Meeting Total US Airways Baggage Fees for Flight to Washington, D.C. for TRB Meeting (D. Mullenix) Total US Coffee and Tea Coffee Service - February Total Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa Health Insurance - March , Total 9, Wilcoxon, Bethany Monthly Office Stipend - February Travel Reimbursement - HUD Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (B. Wilcoxon) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Mileage - Janury Travel Reimbursement - Smart Growth Conference, Denver, CO Mileage - February Total DARFT Windsor Park Hotel Hotel Charges for TRB Meeting, Washington, D.C. (D. Mullenix) Total

43 Young, Zachary Monthly Office Stipend - February Mileage - February Total Report Total 151, DARFT 19

44 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 5 ISSUE: Public Input on Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Requests PUBLIC INPUT: Opportunity for public comment on proposed revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: The MPO s Public Participation Plan provides an opportunity for the public to comment on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) revisions at MPO Policy Committee meetings. This item is to allow for public comment on the proposed TIP revisions outlined in agenda item 9. RECOMMENDATION: None. Public comment only. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 20 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

45 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 6 ISSUE: Iowa Department of Transportation Projects Update PRESENTATION: Update on projects in the MPO area. BACKGROUND: Scott Dockstader, Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 1 Engineer, will attend the March 27, 2014, meeting to discuss various DOT projects planned for the MPO area. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 21 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

46 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 7 ISSUE: Draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff has developed the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2015 UPWP) and Budget, which documents all transportation planning activities the MPO will perform using federal funds from July 1, 2014, through June 30, The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that the UPWP describe the MPO s proposed planning activities including task objectives, previous work, project descriptions, and work products as well as the budget and funding sources to carry out the planning activities. The Iowa DOT requires the MPO to submit a draft UPWP by April 1, 2014 and a final UPWP by June 1, The draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget is included as a supplemental item. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the draft Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation for review and comment. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 22 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

47 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee ISSUE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Third Amendment March 2014 Item No. 8 REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. BACKGROUND: In November 2013 the MPO approved the addition of two projects to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2014 UPWP) and Budget, as follows: Work Element 13.7 Trail Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: SAFETEA-LU earmark ($21,473) and local matching funds Budget Amount: $27,112 Purpose: The MPO received an earmark for trail planning with the passage of SAFETEA-LU. The majority of funds were used to develop the Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (CONNECT). $21,473 in earmarked funds remain available for use. MPO staff will use the remaining funds to carry out additional trail planning activities, including data collection and analysis related to CONNECT initiatives. Work Element 13.8 Trail Network Smartphone Application Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Unspent FY 2013 FHWA Planning Funds Budget Amount: $124,000 total cost, with $50,000 in MPO contributions Purpose: The MPO has partnered with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to develop a smartphone application for the central Iowa trail network. The application will allow users to geo-locate their position and find the nearest trail, find points of interest along the trail, and provide data that would allow stakeholders to understand trail usage trends. MPO staff proposes to use the remaining funds from the SAFETEA-LU earmark, programmed in Work Element 13.7, to help pay for the Trail Network Smartphone Application, programmed in Work Element This would allow the earmarked funds to be expended and would reduce the amount of FHWA Planning Funds needed for the smartphone application. MPO staff also has identified the need to add three special projects to the FY 2014 UPWP, as follows: Work Element 13.9 AARP Assistance Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa AARP Budget Amount: $4,000 Purpose: Iowa AARP has requested GIS mapping assistance that includes geocoding the location of senior housing/facilities/amenities, organizing GIS files, creating maps and data files, and giving a tutorial on how to use the system. DARFT Work Element Energy Efficiency Through Transportation Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa Economic Development Authority Office of Energy Budget Amount: $45,000 Purpose: The MPO received a grant to develop energy reduction transportation strategies and policies. The grant will be used to assist in the long-range transportation plan development, to develop an on-street bike feasibility study for the region, and to develop an electric vehicle readiness plan for the region. FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 23 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

48 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee Work Element Water Trails Planning Amended Type: New project Funding Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Budget Amount: $5,000 Purpose: The MPO received a grant to develop a regional water trails plan for the metropolitan area. This plan would engage local communities and residents in gathering information and determining needs for water trails within the region; assess and inventory resources; develop a vision for waterways in the region; map opportunities for future water trail developments; and, and begin implementation of priority projects. The project will be conducted over three fiscal years. The following page includes a revised budget worksheet that highlights the proposed change. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amendments to the FY 2014 UPWP. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 24 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

49 8.0 Transit Planning $7,483 $0 $26,952 $4,952 $9,425 $1,465 $0 $0 $0 - $50,277 $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $225, Committee Support $25,264 $0 $90,998 $16,717 $31,821 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $169,748 $0 $0 $0 $169, Administration $28,262 $0 $101,796 $18,701 $35,597 $5,535 $0 $0 $0 - $189,891 $0 $0 $0 $189, Information Technology $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 - $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 UPWP CODE WORK ELEMENT FHWA PL Funds Carryover* Long-Range Transportation Planning Transportation Systems Planning FTA 5303 Funds - Carryover FHWA PL Funds - New FTA 5303 Funds - New FISCAL YEAR 2014 WORK PROGRAM BUDGET BY AGENCY Amendment 3 5-Mar-14 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) MPO Match Funds Other Local Funds CIRTPA Contract MPO STP Funds Other Funds/Grants Amount Source MPO TOTAL Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Federal Funds Local Match Funds DART TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $45,157 $0 $162,654 $29,882 $56,880 $8,844 $0 $0 $0 - $303,417 $0 $0 $0 $303,417 $25,646 $0 $92,374 $16,970 $32,302 $5,023 $0 $0 $0 - $172,315 $0 $0 $0 $172, Public Involvement $9,568 $0 $34,463 $6,331 $12,052 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $64,288 $0 $0 $0 $64, Interagency Coordination $17,598 $0 $63,387 $11,645 $15,369 $10,243 $0 $0 $0 - $118,242 $0 $0 $0 $118, Transportation Improvement Program $13,758 $0 $49,554 $9,104 $17,328 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $92,438 $0 $0 $0 $92, CIRTPA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $79,621 $0 $0 - $79,621 $0 $0 $0 $79, Unified Planning Work Program $4,465 $0 $16,081 $2,954 $5,624 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $29,998 $0 $0 $0 $29, Travel and Training $5,286 $0 $19,039 $3,498 $7,693 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $35,516 $0 $0 $0 $35, DARFT Sub Total FY 2014 Budget Special Project GDMP/DCA TMA Special Project Pictometry Special Project- Rail Port Study Special Project - Ames/Des Moines Corridor Transit Study Special Project - Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Study Special Project - The Tomorrow Plan Special Project - Trail Planning Special Project - Trail Network Smartphone Special Project - AARP Assistance Special Project - Energy Efficiency Planning $182,487 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $61,500 $79,621 $0 $0 - $1,325,751 $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $1,500,751 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 - $16,000 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $100,000 IDOT Rail Revolving Loan Fund $125,000 $0 $0 $0 $125,000 Sustainable $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Communities Regional $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Planning Grant Community $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Transportaton $19,455 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Association of America Sustainable $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Communities Regional $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Planning Grant $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,369 $21,473 SAFETEA-LU $26,842 $26,842 $28,527 $21,473 $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,000 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 SAFETEA-LU $124,000 $0 $124,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57,875 $ $5,000 Special Project - Water Trails $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Iowa DNR Grant $5,000 $0 $0 $0 Sub Total FY 2014 Budget TOTAL FY 2014 BUDGET $28,527 $0 $354,928 $651,330 $651,330 $0 $0 $0 $172,875 $0 $95,000 - $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $5,369 $300,928 $624,172 $624,172 $211,014 $224,091 $354,928 $1,977,081 $2,152,081 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $234,375 $79,621 $95,000 - $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 $232,487 $229,460 $300,928 $1,949,923 $2,124,923 = New Items Blue = New amount Red = Previous amount * FHWA PL Carryover funds for 13.8 were added in Amendment 2 and are unspent funds from FY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $95,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $0 - $152,875 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 Iowa AARP $4,000 $0 IDED Office of Energy Grant $0 $0 $152,875 $4,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $45,000

50 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 9 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Report on requests to amend the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: Five member governments have requested the revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program (FFY TIP), as follows: Sponsor: City of Ankeny Project: High Trestle Trail - Southwest Cherry Street Connection, West 1st Street to the Intersection of Southwest Cherry Street and Ordnance Road Federal Aid Amount: $150,000 in Transportation Alternative Program Funds Total Cost: $325,000 Change: Revise project description to "High Trestle Trail - Southwest Ordnance Road Connection, West 1st Street to Southwest Ordnance Road" Revision Type: Amendment Sponsor: City of Clive Project: Northwest 142nd Street, Hawthorn Drive to Pinnacle Pointe Drive Federal Aid Amount: $480,000 in Surface Transportation Program Funds Total Cost: $600,000 Change: Revise project description to "Northwest 142nd Street, Hawthorn Drive to University Avenue" Revision Type: Amendment Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: Downtown Transportation Restoration Study Federal Aid Amount: N/A Total Cost: $200,000 Change: Add to the FFY 2014 TIP Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream Federal Aid Amount: $720,000 in STP-HBP funds Total Cost: $900,000 Change: Add project to the FFY 2014 TIP Sponsor: City of West Des Moines Project: Grand Avenue Phase 6: From South 35th Street to South 50th Street Federal Aid Amount: $2,300,000 in STP funds (FFY ) Total Cost: $6,575,000 Change: Shift $500,000 from FFY 2015 into FFY 2014 Sponsor: Polk County Project: Northwest 72nd Place, Over Saylor Creek Federal Aid Amount: $440,000 in STP-HBP funds Total Cost: $550,000 Change: Add project to FFY 2014 TIP DARFT Included, immediately following, are maps showing the location of these projects. FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 26 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

51 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee The MPO staff notes that amendments to the TIP are subject to the approval of the MPO and a public comment period. The City of West Des Moines project involves moving STP funds forward in the TIP. Staff has reviewed this project and determined that the fiscal capacity exists to moves these funds forward. This request was approved by the STP Funding Subcommittee at their February 26, 2014, meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the requested revisions to the FFY TIP. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 27 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

52 Iowa TPMS project map 10:40 AM Sponsor Identity Location Characteristics / / Type of Work Ankeny STP-E-0187()--8V-77 TPMS# TIP# On High Trestle Trail - Southwest Ordnance Road Connection, from West 1st Street to Southwest Ordnance Road Ped/Bike Grade & Pave,Ped/Bike Miscellaneous Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 28

53 Iowa TPMS project map 10:39 AM Sponsor Identity Location Clive STP-U-1425(624) TPMS# TIP# On Northwest 142ND ST, from Hawthorn Drive to University Avenue Characteristics Minor Arterial / 0.69 MI / Type of Work Pavement Rehab Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 29

54 Iowa TPMS project map 1:14 PM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines Characteristics Local / / Type of Work BROS-1945(811)--8J-77 TPMS# TIP# -- On E. Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 30

55 Iowa TPMS project map 1:09 PM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines NEPA-1945() TPMS# TIP# -- Characteristics Minor Arterial / / Type of Work Downtown Transportation Restoration, the replacement and rehabilitation of transportation facilities in Des Moines Miscellaneous Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 31

56 Iowa TPMS project map 9:23 AM Sponsor Identity Location West Des Moines STP-U-8260(635) TPMS# TIP# -- Characteristics Minor Arterial / / Type of Work In the City of West Des Moines, GRAND AVE - Phase 6: From South 35th Street to South 50th Street Grade and Pave,Pavement Rehab/Widen Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 32

57 Iowa TPMS project map 1:11 PM Sponsor Identity Location Polk CRD BROS-C077(202)--8J-77 TPMS# TIP# -- NBIS# On Northwest 72nd Place, Over Saylor Creek Characteristics Local / 0 MI / Type of Work Bridge Replacement Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 33

58 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 10 ISSUE: Priority Projects for the 2014 Washington, D.C., Trip REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of the recommended 2014 Priority Projects list for the Washington, D.C. trip. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff annually works with MPO member governments and participating agencies to develop a list of priority transportation projects to discuss with congressional members during the Greater Des Moines Partnership s (GDMP) annual trip to Washington, D.C. The process for developing the list is as follows: October Letters of intent from member governments were due by October 25, 2013; November Draft project listing provided to MPO committees for discussion; January Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee met to identify priority projects from the assembled listing; February MPO committees take action to approve the project listing and priority projects; March/April GDMP publishes the Policy Book; and, May GDMP Trip to Washington D.C. May 7-9, Included, immediately following, is the recommended 2014 Priority Project list. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the 2014 Priority Projects list. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 34 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

59 Federal Funds Programmed Total All Transportation Projects $ 196,247,000 $ 19,600,000 $ 55,935,000 MPO/Greater Des Moines Partnership Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Appropriations Requests Government/Agency Project Name Project Type Priority Surface Transportation Projects Total Project Cost FFY 2015 Funding Requested City of Des Moines and City of Pleasant Hill Southeast Connector Surface Transportation Project Four-lane complete street connecting Downtown Des Moines to US-65 $ 50,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 28,218,000 Polk County and City of Johnston NW 66th Avenue Reconstruction and Kempton Bridge Replacement Surface Transportation Project Reconstruction of NW 66th Avenue and the Des Moines River Bridge from NW 26th Street to NW Beaver Drive $ 24,992,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 11,427,000 Iowa Department of Transportation City of Waukee DARFT I-80 Interchange at US-65 and side roads in Altoona Alice's Road/105th Street Interchange and Connecting Roads Surface Transportation Project Surface Transportation Project Reconstruction of mainline pavement and ramps at I-80/US- 65 interchange and side roads Construction of an interchange on I-80 from the recently completed Alice's Road/105th Street overpass as well as paving six-lane connecting roads north to Ashworth Road in Waukee and south to Wendover Road in West Des Moines $ 45,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 9,990,000 $ 17,500,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - City of Urbandale $ $ 1,100,000 $ $ 2,300,000 $ $ 54,135, th Street Bridge at I-80/35 Surface Transportation Project Construction of a bridge at 100th Street over I-80/35. $ 7,000,000 2,000,000 City of West Des Moines Grand Avenue - Phase Six Surface Transportation Project Reconstruction and widening of Grand Avenue from South 50th Street to the South 35th Street $ 6,575,000 1,000,000 Full reconstruction into a four-land urban facility with curb City of Ankeny NE 36th Street Widening Surface Transportation Project and gutter, storm sewer, dedicated left turn lanes, shareduse trail, and associated improvements from NE Deleware $ 6,100,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,100,000 Avenue to North Ankeny Boulevard (HWY 69). Total Surface Transportation Projects $ 157,167,000 14,500, City of Altoona, City of Construction of a 12' wide, 5 mile long extension to the Gay Gay Lea Wilson/Chichaqua Valley Trail Bondurant, and Polk Trail Project Lea Wilson Trail to connect the Chichaqua Valley Trail from $ $ - Extension County Altoona to Bondurant. $ $ - $ $ $ $ - $ 7,000,000 1,400,000 City of Polk City Polk City Trail Connector Trail Project Construction of a 3.4 mile trail to connect the Neal Smith Trail to the High Trestle Trail. $ 3,000, ,000 City of West Des Moines Raccoon River Pedestrian Trail Bridge Trail Project Pedestrian Bridge across the Raccoon River between Raccoon River Park and Walnut Woods State Park. $ 3,000, ,000 City of Des Moines SW 1st Street Bridge Repair Trail Project Repair of historic bridge that was converted to pedestrian use in 2006 and is a link to Grays Lake Park $ 1,080, ,000 Total Trail Projects $ 14,080,000 3,100,000 DART $ $ 1,800,000 $ $ 1,800,000 University/Ingersoll Loop Transit Project Very Small Starts application for Bus Rapid Transit on the Ingersoll/University Loop Route. $ 25,000,000 2,000,000 Total Transit Projects $ 25,000,000 2,000,000 = Priority Projct

60 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 11 ISSUE: State Legislative Update REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Report on bills introduced during the 2014 legislative session of interest to the MPO; consider offering a letter in support of a bill to increase the fuel tax. BACKGROUND: MPO staff is tracking several bills introduced during the 2014 Iowa Legislative Session that may be of interest to the MPO and its member governments. A summary of each bill is included on the following page. At its February 12, 2014, meeting, the MPO Executive Committee recommended offering a letter to legislators from the MPO area encouraging them to support HSB 514, which is a bill to increase the motor fuel tax by 10 cents over the next three years. The MPO Executive Committee also expressed the desire for the MPO establish legislative priority partnerships with member governments and other partners interested in state legislative issues in order to better advocate for these issues. RECOMMENDATION: Send a letter to the MPO area s state legislators in support of HSB 514. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 36 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

61 State Legislative Update February 12, 2014 The MPO staff has tracked bills introduced during the 2014 Iowa Legislative Session that might be of interest to the MPO and its member governments. This update provides a summary of each bill. Transportation Revenue Bills HSB 514 Bill to raise the motor fuel tax by 10 cents over 3 years (passed subcommittee) HF 2147 Bill providing annual transfer of revenue from the Iowa Economic Emergency Fund to the Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) and for adjustments to the motor fuel tax o Any excess funds from the Iowa Economic Emergency Fund will be transferred to the RUTF, not to exceed $220 million annually o Sets gas tax to 20 cents/gallon and diesel tax to 22.5 cents/gallon through end of 2014 o After 2014, if the amount transferred into the RUTF in the previous fiscal year is less than $220 million, the gas tax and diesel tax shall be raised to make up the difference. SF 2149 A bill to transfer one-half of 1 percent of the state sales tax revenue to the RUTF for the next 20 years. HF 2201 & SF 2042 Bill to annually transfer 2% of general fund revenue to the RUTF Other Transportation-Related Bills SSB 3084 & HSB 549 Bill concerning the removal of damaged or disabled vehicles from a roadway following an accident (Quick Clearance) HF 2202 Bill regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) devices o Must display signage indicating an ATE is present o Images of infractions must be reviewed by an officer to affirm violation; affidavit from officer must be included in notice of citation o Citation must contain process for appeal o Limits on fines o Jurisdictions must file report annually with Dept. of Public Safety comparing type and rate of accidents at each location to the same location during the previous year to evaluate effectiveness DARFT Non-Transportation Bill HF 2001 Bill to add watershed management authorities as eligible applicants for watershed improvement grants (passed subcommittee) G:\Shared\Legislation\State Bill Tracking \Legislation Update docx 37

62 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program Funding Recommendation March 2014 Item No. 12 REPORT: Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Surface Transportation Program funds. BACKGROUND: The MPO Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee annually determines a funding recommendation for STP project applications. The STP Funding Subcommittee heard presentations from eligible STP project sponsors on January 22, 2014 and met again on February 26, 2014, to determine an award recommendation for FFY 2018 STP funding. The MPO staff notes that the FFY 2018 STP funding target is $11,772,000. Included, as a supplemental item, is the STP Funding Subcommittee s funding allocation recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 38 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

63 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program Funding Recommendation March 2014 Item No. 13 REPORT: Report on the STP Funding Subcommittee s award recommendation for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Alternative Program funds. BACKGROUND: The MPO Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee annually determines a funding recommendation for TAP project applications. The STP Funding Subcommittee heard presentations from eligible STP project sponsors on January 22, 2014 and met again on February 26, 2014, to determine an award recommendation for FFY 2018 STP funding. The MPO staff notes that the FFY 2018 STP funding target is $1,165,000. Staff will add the additional $361,961 in excess TAP, not awarded at the August 2013 MPO Policy meeting, to the FFY 2018 target for a total of $1,524,961 in TAP funds. Included, as a supplemental item, is the STP Funding Subcommittee s funding allocation recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Teva Dawson, tdawson@dmampo.org (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 39 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

64 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 14 ISSUE: Des Moines Request to Transfer Transportation Alternatives Program Funds REPORT: Report on the City of Des Moines request to transfer FFY 2016 TAP funds from the Drake Streetscape project to the 42nd Street project. BACKGROUND: In October 2013, the City of Des Moines requested transferring funding from the Drake Area Streetscape project in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project: SPONSOR LOCATION TIP Year STP Funds Des Moines Drake Area Streetscape, 31 st Street to 23 rd Street 2016 $ 280,000 Des Moines 42 nd Street Streetscape, I-235 to Crocker N/A $ 200,000 Requested for FFY 2018 Des Moines requests to transfer the $280,000 in TAP funding for the Drake Area Streetscape project to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project. The resulting project and funding would be: SPONSOR LOCATION TIP Year STP Funds Des Moines 42 nd Street Streetscape, I-235 to Crocker 2016 $ 280,000 MPO staff reviewed the request and notes that the transfer of funding could occur while maintaining fiscal constraint within the Transportation Improvement Program. The City of Des Moines is requesting $200,000 in FFY 2018 TAP funds for the 42 nd Street project and has indicated that they would not be making any future requests for funding if the MPO approves the request to transfer funds. If the committee awards FFY 2018 TAP funding to the 42 nd Street Streetscape project, the 2016 funds would automatically roll to FFY Included, immediately following are maps showing the project locations. If approved in April, staff will make the change during the development of the FFY Transportation Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 40 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

65 Iowa TPMS project map 9:25 AM Sponsor Identity Location Des Moines STP-E-1945()--8V-77 TPMS# TIP# -- In the City of Des Moines, Drake Area Streetscape: From 31st St to 23rd St Characteristics Minor Arterial / 0.44 MI / Type of Work Ped/Bike Miscellaneous,Ped/Bike Development Vicinity Map Project Site DARFT 41

66 44th St 46th St 42nd Street Streetscape Project Kingman Cir Kingman Blvd Boulevard Pl School St Ca lif Dr Crocker St 41st St [ 40th Pl Project Location ia FT _ ^ 45th Pl Waveland Ct or n D Legend WI235 Hwy 42nd Street Project Commercial Buildings Drake Neighborhood Roosevelt High School Waveland Park Neighborhood Parcels DM Playhouse Hubbell Elementary School 45th Pl RCD Boundary Center St WI235 Hwy I235 EB Off Rm p Pleasant St 42 5W I23 On Rm ff BO Rm p B t 5E rs I23 n te e C Rm p I235 EB O n 41st St [ n R mp I235 WB O Rollins Ave 42nd St AR Polk Blvd Chamberlain Ave 40th St 45th St _ ^ 44th Pl 43rd St Proximity Map City of Des Moines Kingman Blvd p

67 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 15 ISSUE: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update REPORT: Brief report on Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO s next long-range transportation plan. BACKGROUND: The MPO has initiated work to develop its next long-range transportation plan, named Mobilizing Tomorrow. This plan will serve as the federally required long-range transportation plan and will be among the first activities the MPO undertakes to implement and refine The Tomorrow Plan s transportation-related elements. MPO staff will provide a brief update about recent efforts in the plan s development. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 43 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

68 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 16 ISSUE: Bridge Condition Analysis REPORT: Report on the bridge condition data analysis for the MPO planning area. BACKGROUND: MPO staff obtained bridge condition data from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). This data includes Structure Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) sufficiency rating data as well as Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete (SD/FO) classification information. This information is used to determine eligibility for using Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program funds for bridge replacement or repair. The SI&A rating is a measure of the major components of the existing structure relative to current structure standards. The rating is used to determine a bridge s sufficiency to remain in service and helps determine which bridges may need repair or replacement. SI&A should not be mistaken as an indicator for the condition of the bridge or its ability to carry traffic loads. Bridges are rated on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 representing a bridge that meets all standards. The average SI&A sufficiency rating for the MPO planning area sits at 82, while individual city s ratings range from 52 to 97. Structurally Deficient refers to bridges needing significant maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement. Functionally Obsolete refers to bridges with engineering conditions such as deck geometry, load carrying capacity, vertical clearance, or deck alignment that no longer meet the criteria for the system of which the bridge is apart. Of the approximately 400 bridges classified in the MPO region, 100 have been declared SD/FO. Only bridges categorized as SD/FO and with a SI&A rating below 80 are eligible for rehabilitation funds; bridges categorized as SD/FO with a SI&A rating below 50 are eligible for replacement. In the MPO area, 81 bridges classified as SF/FO have a SI&A sufficiency rating lower than 80 and therefore are eligible for Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program funds. The following pages include a summary analysis and map of 2012 bridge conditions. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 44 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

69 Bridge Conditions There are over 500 bridge structures in the planning area, 400 of which that have been rated. About Bridge Conditions Data Bridges given a sufficiency rating as well as a structural deficiency or functionally obsolete classification. This information is used to determine eligibility for certain federal funding programs. Sufficiency ratings, based on a scale, determine a bridge s sufficiency to remain in service and helps determine which bridges may need repair or replacement. However, the rating should not be mistaken as an indicator for the condition of the bridge or its ability to carry traffic loads. A score of 100 represents a bridge that meets all standards. Structurally deficient refers to bridges needing significant maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement. Functionally obsolete refers to bridges with conditions that no longer meet the criteria for the system of which the bridge is apart. Only bridges categorized as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete with a sufficiency rating below 80 are eligible for certain Federal bridge funds data indicates that 81 bridges in the MPO area are eligible for this funding of of of 48 6 of 20 6 of 18 4 of 14 4 of 14 3 of 7 2 of 19 2 of 7 1 of 7 1 of 3 Johnston Waukee Warren County Grimes Madison County Bondurant Altoona Polk County West Des Moines Des Moines Clive Ankeny Dallas County Norwalk Urbandale Windsor Heights Pleasant Hill Carlisle Number of Deficient or Obsolete Bridges in MPO Boundary, of the 409 NBI bridges in the MPO are considered Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete. The chart above displays all bridges that are classified as Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete 1. Sufficiency ratings for these MPO bridges range from 3 to of 4 1 of 3 1 of 3 0 of 2 Average Sufficiency Rating, of 3 52 MPO 67 Average: of 1 23% Breakdown of MPO Sufficiency Ratings 8% 2% 66% DARFT Notes: 1. Only bridges in the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) were used for this analysis. Data Sources: 2012 Structure Data, Iowa Department of Transportation National Bridge Inventory (NBI), FHWA Bridge Condition Summary 45 February 2014 Des Moines Area MPO (515)

70 a Miles MADISON 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Please call (515) for permission to use. WA RRE N FT AR D DALLAS POLK Sources: Structure Base Data, 2012 (Iowa DOT) National Bridge Inventory, 2012 (FHWA) Bridge rehabilitation candidates must have SI&A sufficiency rating of 80 or JASPER less and bridge replacement candidates must have SI&A sufficiency rating of less than 50. J A S P E81R SI&A Sufficiency Rating Corporate Limits County Boundary MPO Planning Area Legend Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete (SD/FO) Bridges in MPO Planning Area

71 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 17 ISSUE: Planning Study Updates REPORT: Updates on the Ames Des Moines Corridor Transit Study and the Des Moines Rail Port Study. BACKGROUND: MPO staff is in the process of working with consultants on two transportation related studies. Staff will provide a brief update to the committee on the progress begin made toward the completion of the studies listed below: Ames-Des Moines Transit Study Olsson Associates is currently completing a market assessment of the need and potential use of public transit in the I-35 corridor between Ames and Des Moines. Over the next few months, work will commence on developing service concepts, operating plans, and cost estimates. The steering committee will meet again in late March to review deliverables pertaining to service concepts. The study is schedule for completing at the end of June Rail Port Study Staff is working with McClure Engineering Associates to complete the Des Moines Area Rail Port Study. Staff received a draft of the first deliverable, a rail market analysis, on February 4, The steering committee met on February 18, 2014 to discuss the draft market analysis and next steps. Deliverables will continue through the completion of the study in May RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; and, Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 47 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

72 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 18 ISSUE: Retroreflectivity Standards REPORT: Discuss edits to a draft plan for the MPO s member governments to address updated retroreflectivity standards. BACKGROUND: The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) added standards for retroreflectivity in These standards were updated in 2012 and included a requirement that all jurisdictions have a plan in place to manage and maintain signs at or above the established minimum levels. This plan must be adopted by June of The required replacement dates were removed with jurisdictions now able to set their own targets through the planning process. Staff has drafted a plan that participating member governments may use to satisfy the federal requirements. Each community needs to determine an inventory management system and an implementation plan. Comments were due to staff by no later than Friday, February 21, Based on the comments received the regional GIS database language was removed. It will be up to each individual jurisdiction to maintain a database of their signs as appropriate. The Retroreflectivity Plan will be on the April agenda for a vote. A copy of the updated draft Retroreflectivity Plan is included as a supplemental item. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 48 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

73 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2014 Item No. 19 ISSUE: MPO Progress Report INFORMATION: Distribution of the January and February 2014 Progress Reports. BACKGROUND: The monthly Progress Report is a summary of work performed by the MPO staff. The January and February 2014 Progress Reports are included as supplemental items. RECOMMENDATION: None. Information only. STAFF CONTACT: Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) DARFT FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 49 Please call (515) to obtain permission for use.

74 MPO 2014 Construction Schedule Street Termini Type of Work Altoona 8th St SW Bypass to Venbury Dr Road and Joint Repair Scheduled in 2014? Y/N Date begin construction Expected end date Type of traffic impact (full road closure, one lane, no impact, etc.) Detour route web address Ankeny SW Vintage Pkwy SW College Ave to SW Irvinedale Dr Extension and Reconstruction SW Prairie Trail Pkwy to SW SW Des Moines St Ordinance Rd Extension Prairie Trail District Prairie Trail District Utilities and Paving of Streets NE Trilein Dr NE Elementary School Widening/Turn Lane High Trestle Trail Southwest Cherry Street Connection Trail Southwest Ordnance Road High Trestle Trail Connection Trail Bondurant US 65/Lincoln Street Pedestrian/Bicycle Underpass Ped/Bike Chichaqua Valley Trail Approx 800' W of Grant St along RR Bed; Blain St NW Spur; 2nd St NE to NE 88th St Ped/Bike Pave and Grad Carlisle 8th St/Cole St/Ash St 8th St/Cole St/Ash St Reconstruction Scotch Ridge Nature Trail Summerset Trail to Scotch Ridge Nature Cntr Ped/Bike Grade and Pave Clive NW 100th Pl/NW 103rd St Clark St and Lincoln Ave Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation NW 142ND ST Hawthorn Dr to Pinnacle Pointe Dr Pavement Rehabilitation Northwest 142ND ST Hawthorn Drive to University Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation

75 MPO 2014 Construction Schedule Street Termini Type of Work Scheduled in 2014? Y/N Date begin construction Expected end date Type of traffic impact (full road closure, one lane, no impact, etc.) Detour route web address Des Moines Grand Ave Over Walnut Creek Bridge Replacement Army Post Rd. Over Fink Creek Bridge Replacement S Union St Over Yeader Creek Bridge Repair/Rehab E Payton Ave Over Stream Bridge Replacement Euclid Ave Oxford St/Cornell St Intersections Intersection Improvements E 46th St and Hubbell Ave E 46th St and Hubbell Ave Intersection Improvement Walnut St Walnut St Transit Mall Repair/Rehab McKinley Ave Fleur Dr to E Indianola Ave Widening Waveland Trail I-235 to University Ave Ped/Bike Grade and Pave Beaver Avenue Streetscape Beaver Crest Drive to Fagan Drive Acquire Scenic/Hist S. Union St./Clover Hill Drive Over Middle South Creek Bridge Replacement W 9th Street (Widening) Titus Avenue to Kenyon Avenue Pavement Rehab/Widen,ROW Downtown Des Moines Wayfinding signs Traffic Signs Downtown Des Moines : B-Cycle Program Expansion Ped/Bike Development DOT I-80: POLK-JASPER-POWESHIEK CO IA415: SAYLORVILLE RESERVOIR W OF POLK CITY US6: NORTH WALNUT CREEK/BIKE PATH1.1 MI W OF IA 28 I-80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 (EB) I-80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 (WB) I-235: I-35 AT W I-35/80 INTERCHANGEIN WEST DES MOINES (EB) I-235: I-35 AT W I-35/80 INTERCHANGEIN WEST DES MOINES (WB) I-80: DES MOINES TO WILLIAMSBURG I-35: EP TRUE PKWY/RR/CREEK 1.2 MIS OF S JCT I-80 IN WDSM Patching Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Deck Overlay Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Rehabilitation Traffic Signs Bridge Replacement

76 MPO 2014 Construction Schedule Street Termini Type of Work Scheduled in 2014? Y/N Date begin construction Expected end date Type of traffic impact (full road closure, one lane, no impact, etc.) Detour route web address I-35: WARREN CO TO I-80/I-235 IN WEST DES MOINES (NB & SB) Grade and Pave,Culvert Replacement,Erosion Control I-35: IOWA INTERSTATE RR 0.9 MI N OF IA 5 IN WEST DES MOINES (NBridge Replacement US65: DES MOINES RIVER OVERFLOW SE OF DES MOINES Bridge New I-35: GRAND AVE 1.1 MI N OF IA 5 INWEST DES MOINES (NB) Bridge Replacement US6: FOUR MILE CREEK 1.2 MI E OF I-235 Bridge Replacement On I-35: Ramp "B" (NB Exit Ramp) over Iowa Interstate RR in WDSM Bridge New On I35, from 0.6 mi E of IA141 to 0.7 mi W of IA28 Pavement Rehab On I80, from W of Co Rd S14 to IA117 Grade and Pave IA141: GRANGER TO IA 44 (IN GRIMES) Pavement Widening I-35: CO RD G14 TO IA 5 Wetland Mitigation Grimes S 19TH ST Iowa 141 to 2,600 feet east of Iowa 141 Grade, Pave,Lighting,ROW Johnston NW 66th Ave Kempton Bridge Reconstruction 54th Ave 100th St Intersection Intersection Improvement Merle Hay Rd 62nd St Intersection Intersection Improvements NW Beaver Dr Johnston Dr to NW 62nd Ave Construction NW 70th Ave 86th St to 107th St Design/Reconstruction Norwalk County Line Rd County Line Rd Seal Coat Polk County NE 80th St NE 46th Ave to NE 78th Ave Resurfacing SE 32nd Ave SE 78th St to SE 104th St Resurfacing

77 MPO 2014 Construction Schedule Street Termini Type of Work NE 62nd Ave NE 88th St to NE 112th St Resurfacing NW 82nd Ave/NW 121st St NW 128th St to Hwy 141 Resurfacing NW 26th St N of I-35/80 to NW 66th Ave Resurfacing NE 60th Ave NE 14th St to NW 6th Dr Resurfacing SE 9th Ave SE 72nd St to SE 80th St Resurfacing Lower Beaver Rd NW Beaver Dr to DM City Limits Resurfacing Scheduled in 2014? Y/N Date begin construction Expected end date Type of traffic impact (full road closure, one lane, no impact, etc.) Detour route web address NW 66th Avenue NW Beaver Drive to NW 26th Street Grade and Pave,Pavement Widening,Bridge Replacement Urbandale Walnut Creek 156th St Bridge Replacement I35/80 and Hwy 141/NW Urbandale/Meredith I35/80 and Hwy 141 Interchange Intersection Modifications 83rd St/Douglas Ave 83rd St and Douglas Ave Turn Lane 75th St/Douglas Ave 75th St and Douglas Ave Intersection Turn Lanes Reconstruction/Widen NW Urbandale Dr I-35/80 to Meredith Dr Intersection Northpark Dr 86th St to 100th St Widening 1/2 Mile E of 100th St to 1/3 Mile W of NW 54th Ave 100th New Construction Meredith Dr 170th St to 184th St Resurfacing Walnut Creek Regional Park Roadway Aurora Ave System Road Construction 156th St Meredith Dr to Waterford Rd New Construction AURORA AVE 70th St to 86th St Pavement Rehab,Patching Meredith Drive and NW Pavement Widening,Traffic Urbandale Drive Intersection Improvements Signals,Pavement Markings Waukee Alice's Rd/University Ave Alice's Rd/University Ave Intersection Improvement

78 MPO 2014 Construction Schedule Street Termini Type of Work Alice's Road - Ashworth to I-80 Interchange. 105th Street - I-80 I-80 Interchange construction Alice's Road/105th Street/I-80 Interchange to Mills Civic Parkway w/ removal of rest area Traffic Signalization/Trail, from ALICES RD Ashworth Rd to University Ave Grade and Pave Scheduled in 2014? Y/N Date begin construction Expected end date Type of traffic impact (full road closure, one lane, no impact, etc.) Detour route web address West Des Moines 105th St South to Mills Civic Pkwy Interchange Construction and Rest Area Removal S 39th St N of EP True Pkwy Street Improvements Grand Ave Raccoon River Park Construction of New Entrance Railroad Street Scenic beautification Scenic or Historic Hwy. GRAND AVE - Phase 5 Raccoon River Park to South 35th Street Grade and Pave,Pavement Rehab/Widen Southwest Connector Phase 4 - Trail Project IA Hwy 5 to Iowa Hwy 28 Ped/Bike Grade & Pave 105th Street/Grand Avenue 105th Street, from I-80 to Raccoon River Drive and Grand Avenue from 105th Street to Jordan Creek Parkway. Right of Way,Miscellaneous Windsor Heights 73rd St Whilshire Blvd to Hickman Rd Street Reconstruction 3 blocks west of 63rd St to 1 block Hickman Rd south of Hickman Rd Scenic or Historic Hwy.

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81 Table of Contents Introduction... 5 Background... 5 Responsibilities... 5 Membership... 5 Organization... 6 Representation... 9 Public Participation... 9 Amending and Revising Procedures... 9 Committee Representation Policy Committee Primary Representatives Policy Committee Alternate Representatives Executive Committee Metropolitan Transportation Plan Task Force Surface Transportation Program Funding Subcommittee Intelligent Transportation Systems Policy Subcommittee The Tomorrow Plan Steering Committee Finance Subcommittee Officers Nominating Subcommittee Auditor Selection Subcommittee Other Roundtable, Working Group, and Committee Chairs Transportation Technical Committee Engineering Subcommittee Transportation Technical Committee Planning Subcommittee Transportation Technical Committee Primary Representatives Transportation Technical Committee Alternate Representatives Planning Issues in the Region Ongoing Planning Efforts Studies and Major Projects Transportation Legislation and Funding Planning Activities Long-Range Transportation Planning Transportation Systems Planning Public Involvement Interagency Coordination Transportation Improvement Program Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance Unified Planning Work Program Transit Planning Committee Support Administration Information Technology Travel & Training Special Project Transportation Management Association Special Project Pictometry Special Project Rail Port Study Special Project Ames/Des Moines Transit Feasibility Study DRAFT

82 Schedule Budget General Accounting Policies Funding Budget Revenue Expenditures Budget Summary Balance Summary Appendix: Acronyms MPO Resolution of Approval Figures 1 Des Moines Area MPO s MPA Des Moines Area MPO Committees Des Moines Area MPO Committee and Structural Organization Chart Long-Range Transportation Plan Schedule... 8 Tables 1 Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Sources: Federal Planning Funds Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Sources: Local Assessments Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Sources Summary Fiscal Year 2015 Costs Summary Fiscal Year 2015 Work Program Costs Summary Fiscal Year 2015 Budget by Agency Fiscal Year 2015 Balance Summary The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has prepared this report with partial funding from the United States (U.S.) Department of Transportation s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching funds provided by the MPO member governments. These contents are the responsibility of the MPO. The U.S. Government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. DRAFT 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 For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call

83 Introduction The Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget (FY 2015 UPWP) is the Des Moines Area MPO s work plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, The FY 2015 UPWP identifies planning activities completed in the prior fiscal year, and documents all planning activities and anticipated work products for the current fiscal year. In addition, the FY 2015 UPWP also documents the Des Moines Area MPO s costs to support the fiscal year planning activities and work products. Background The Des Moines Area MPO, established in the 1960s, serves as the formal transportation planning body for the greater Des Moines, Iowa, metropolitan area, carrying out the intent of Title 23 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 450. In 1983, the Governor of Iowa designated the Des Moines Area MPO as the official MPO for the Des Moines Urbanized Area, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. In addition, the Des Moines Area MPO is designated a Transportation Management Area, per 23 CFR , as it exceeds the population threshold of 200,000 persons. The Des Moines Area MPO continues to carry out a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing multimodal transportation planning process for the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Responsibilities The Des Moines Area MPO provides a regional forum to assure local, State, and Federal agencies and the public coordinate transportation planning issues, and prepare transportation plans and programs. The Des Moines Area MPO develops both long-range and short-range multimodal transportation plans, selects and approves projects for federal funding based on regional priorities, and develops ways to reduce traffic congestion. activities within a geographic area identified as the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). Figure 1 displays the Des Moines Area MPO s MPA. The Des Moines Area MPO approved its current MPA on January 17, The MPA includes portions of Dallas, Madison, Polk, and Warren Counties, and includes, at a minimum, the anticipated urbanized area for Horizon Year (HY) Figure 1 Membership Des Moines Area MPO s MPA Voting membership on the Des Moines Area MPO is open to any county or city government located, wholly or partially, in the designated MPA containing a minimum population of 1,500 persons that adopts the Des 1 Moines Area MPO's 28E Agreement. Currently, Des Moines Area MPO membership includes the following cities and counties: DRAFT City of Altoona; City of Ankeny; City of Bondurant; City of Carlisle; City of Clive; City of Des Moines; The Des Moines Area MPO is responsible for these transportation planning 1 Agreement entered into under Chapter 28E, Code of Iowa, establishing the Des Moines Area MPO and its responsibilities.