YORK AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. Fiscal Year (July 01, 2012 through June 30, 2013)

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1 YORK AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (July 01, 2012 through June 30, 2013) ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES Prepared for the York Area Transportation Study by Technical Committee - February 2, 2012 Coordinating Committee -February 23, 2012 h:\..\upwp\ \yampo UPWP wpd

2 I. YORK AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (YATS) TASK I Administration Federal Highway Administration $81,200 Federal Transit Administration $14,000 Transportation $ 11,900 Local Highway Local Transit $8,400 $3,500 TOTAL $ 119,000 The YCPC staff will administer the transportation planning program such that all federal requirements are satisfied. This will include preparing meeting agendas, locations and preparing minutes for MPO meetings. YCPC staff will prepare an annual unified planning work program (UPWP) for The YCPC will record timesheets, create monthly, quarterly and annual reports for PennDOT and other partners. Attend Planning Partner meetings for TIP development, HPMS and other statewide issues that may occur. Also, participate in computer and phone based meetings. General administration of any supplemental funded projects including scope adjustments, billing, RFP/RFQ process and contract compliance tracking that are completed by the MPO. Public involvement opportunities to react to different plans/programs and MPO meetings. Outreach opportunities to educate the general public concerning the transportation planning process. Complete all appropriate Title VI documentation of the Federal Transportation Planning Process. Complete a benefit and burden analysis for the 2013 Long Range Plan update. Page 2 of 11

3 TASK II - Land Use Coordination and Mobility Planning Federal Highway Administration $65,507 Federal Transit Administration $11,294 Transportation $9,600 Local Highway $6,776 Local Transit $2,823 TOTAL $96,000 This task will involve the YCPC staff reviewing land use projects and review of them from a Smart Transportation viewpoint. This will include reviewing Highway Occupancy Permits. The YCPC staff will review and make necessary changes to the York County Transportation Model to keep a current model available for air quality conformity runs. The YCPC staff will continue to participate and serve on the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Partnership (SRTP) board and other projects that have an impact on climate change. The YCPC staff will continue to coordinate with local sponsors of Transportation Enhancement projects through quarterly status reports and project update meetings. The YCPC staff will continue to work with the Coordinated Plan Committee to review the appropriate Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedoms projects. Participate in the Regional Goods Movement Forum and provide support to the individual trucking, rail and aviation partners. Assist the Department in the development and coordination of approved TIP projects in the PE and FD phase by attending status meetings with locals and the Department. Review and evaluate candidate TIP projects for future updates of the TIP. This would include review from a traffic movement, quality of life and environmental standpoint. Page 3 of 11

4 TASK III Plans and Programs WORK TASK Federal Highway Administration $90,753 Federal Transit Administration $15,647 Transportation $13,300 Local Highway Local Transit $9,388 $3,912 TOTAL $133,000 Make any necessary adjustments to the 2013 TIP. Process all ESTIPs for TIP amendments. Begin planning for the 2013 Twelve Year Hearings. Update the 2010 York County owned bridge plan. Modify project schedules and evaluate the level of investment needed. Complete safety reviews when the top 25 crash list is produced by PennDOT. Complete before and after studies on each project selected based on safety. Complete the 2012 Annual Report identifying the results of the Congestion Management Process (CMP). Complete a complete review/update of the policies and guidance adopted in the Long Range Transportation Plan and make modifications and include new items required in Federal and State regulations. Page 4 of 11

5 TASK IV Data Collection WORK TASK Federal Highway Administration $34,982 Federal Transit Administration $6,031 Transportation $5,127 Local Highway Local Transit $3,619 $1,508 TOTAL $51,267 HPMS Data Collection Verify and update roadway inventory and performance measures on approximately 161 Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) sample sections, including any additional segments that may be required based upon revised urban boundary revisions in accordance with HPMS manual specifications. Highway Performance Monitoring System Data Collection Collect and submit 69 traffic counts of which 30% will be classification counts in support of HPMS and the Commonwealth s Traffic Monitoring System (TMS/H). Assigned counts should not be taken on weekends or holidays, and will be submitted to PennDOT monthly, i.e., the last workday of the month in which the counts were taken. All traffic counts will be submitted by December 9, In support of the effort above, appropriate staff will attend one HPMS and one Traffic Workshop sponsored by PENNDOT. Purchase traffic counting supplies (road tube, tape, nails, etc.), needed to complete traffic counts. Purchase safety equipment, as needed, for traffic counting requirements. Deliverables: Page 5 of 11

6 Updated traffic counts to be used to support transportation planning and programming activities Updated traffic counts that will aid in the maintenance and enhancement of the existing transportation infrastructure in the region. Supplemental traffic counts, if taken, also used to support planning activities. Adequate level of safety equipment and supplies for traffic counting activities. County Bridge Count Program Conduct approximately 32 as part of a three year count cycle for the 96 County Owned bridges in York County. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Continue to collect time delay information on the CMP corridors for future analysis concerning congestion on the major and minor arterial roads. Begin collecting turning movement data at the most congested intersections in York County. Begin collecting bus seating capacity for all qualifying bus routes. Page 6 of 11

7 TASK V Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Federal Highway Administration $25,000 Federal Transit Administration Transportation Local Highway Local Transit TOTAL $25,000 Identify regional training needs by developing a priority training list that identifies training needs with the region based on historical data, knowledge of region, district municipal services representatives input. Incorporate this information into an annual calendar. Use this calendar to work with PennDOT LTAP to schedule training dates and training site locations. Also class responsibilities, including logistics, registration, room set-up, food, etc. LTAP Program Marketing and Research: In conjunction with the PennDOT Project Manager, develop a plan to market the value of LTAP training, technical assistance, promote upcoming classes and LTAP outreach activities throughout the region. Administration and Reporting: Work with PennDOT Project Manager to develop budget, including costs for outreach activities. Participate in conference calls and maintain regular communication with PennDOT Project Manager. Submit quarterly reports. Develop and submit annual report that details an evaluation of training, marketing and outreach activities, and recommendations for future activities with LTAP in the region. Page 7 of 11

8 TASK VI Local Bridge and Highway Data Collection and Linking Planning and NEPA Federal Highway Administration $53,000 Federal Transit Administration Transportation $13,250 Local Highway Local Transit TOTAL $66,250 Work with municipalities and other Stakeholders to clarify a problem thorough the level one LPN form system Continue to collect additional information through the use of the Level 2 forms to refine a cost estimate and narrow the scope of work to meet the need of the problem. Prepare and/or participate in project needs studies for transportation problems identified for further study by the Technical, Coordinating, Programming Advisory Committee, or through the Department. Work with PennDOT and the environmental resource agencies to gain acceptance for the completion of needs studies as part of the planning process. Continue year two of the three year process of collecting information on all municipal owned bridges that are less than 20 in length. Begin collecting information on all non-liquid fuels roads owned by municipalities. Page 8 of 11

9 TASK VII 2013 Long Range Transportation Plan Federal Highway Administration $75,000 Federal Transit Administration $0 Transportation $0 Local Highway $75,000 Local Transit $0 TOTAL Supplemental Funds $75,000 Base Planning Funds included in Task III $89,000 Total Funds $164,000 Base Planning Funds Utilize information from the PCTI funded YES 2040 (York Envisioning Strategies) report, that shows the positive and negatives of different growth patterns, to evaluate the LRTP. Reassess the policies and guidance developed in the LRTP based on the projects that were completed over the last 4 years. Re-evaluate the financial projections identified in the based on the current financial climate. Identify the trend of the road and bridge conditions in York County. Incorporate the Congestion Management Process (CMP), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Include new or highlighted FHWA and PennDOT guidance into the document, including performance measures, benefit and burden analysis, climate change and sustainability. Identify a process to incorporate the newly implemented Linking Planning and NEPA forms. Update the Capital Improvements Plan to identify large projects in the out years of the LRTP. Page 9 of 11

10 YAMPO will identify a working group to discuss, debate, guide and verify all information included in the process and Page 10 of 11

11 BUDGET SUMMARY FY UPWP YORK AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY TOTAL HIGHWAY TRANSIT TASK PL MLF LOCAL MPP LOCAL I Administration $ 119,000 $ 81,200 $ 11,900 $ 8,400 $ 14,000 $ 3,500 II Land Use & Mobility Planning $ 96,000 $ 65,507 $ 9,600 $ 6,776 $ 11,294 $ 2,823 III Plans and Programs $ 133,000 $ 90,753 $ 13,300 $ 9,388 $ 15,647 $ 3,912 IV Data Collection $ 51,267 $ 34,982 $ 5,127 $ 3,619 $ 6,031 $ 1,508 Subtotal $ 399,267 $ 272,443 $ 39,927 $ 28,183 $ 46,972 $ 11,743 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS V LTAP $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ - VI Local Data Collection and Linking Planning and NEPA $ 66,250 $ 53,000 $ 13,250 Long Range VII Transportation Plan $ 75,000 $ 60,000 $ 15,000 Subtotal $ 166,250 $ 138,000 $ 28,250 TOTAL BUDGET $ 565,517 $ 410,443 $ 68,177 $ 28,183 $ 46,972 $ 11,743 Page 11 of 11