BOWLING GREEN - WARREN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Fiscal Year 2016 Unified Planning Work Program Approved by Policy Committee - April 13, 2015 Prepared by Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization 1141 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270.842.1953 www.warrenpc.org/mpo/index.php Contact Person: Stephen Hunter Executive Director City-County Planning Commission This document is prepared by the Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization, in cooperation with or with financial assistance from the following public entities: The United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Highway Administration and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. This financial assistance notwithstanding, the contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the funding agencies.
Table of Contents Abstract... 1 Resolution approving the FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)... 2 Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure... 3 Transportation Planning Staff... 5 Bowling Green - Warren County MPO Map... 6 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Introduction... 7 01 Administration... 10 02 Unified Planning Work Program... 12 03 Public Involvement... 13 04 Data Collection and Analysis... 14 05 Project Identification and Prioritization... 15 06 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)... 16 07 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)... 17 08 Transit Planning... 19 09 Multimodal Planning... 20 10 Special Studies... 22 Budget Summary Table... 23 Appendix - Prospectus for the MPO Planning Process for the Bowling Green-Warren County Area... A1
Abstract Title: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Unified Planning Work Program Fiscal Year 2016 Author: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bowling Green, Kentucky Subject: Bowling Green-Warren County Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Local Planning Agency: City-County Planning Commission of Warren County, KY State Planning Agency: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Source of Copies: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization 1141 State Street Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 The Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) outlines the transportation planning program of the Bowling Green -Warren County MPO area for Fiscal Year 2016. The UPWP contains Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and local transportation planning objectives and work elements to accomplish such objectives. 1
Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure Two committees oversee the transportation planning process. The role of each of these MPO related committees is discussed below. Policy Committee (PC) The role of the Policy Committee is to establish policy for the expenditure of federal transportation funds utilized within the Bowling Green/Warren County MPO boundary (See map on page 6). This group reviews the transportation plans and programs, and annually endorses courses of action for implementing these plans. The Policy Committee consists of three voting members including the Mayor of Bowling Green, Warren County Judge/Executive and the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, as well as two non-voting, ex-officio members which include the Division Administrator for the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration. The members of the Policy Committee are listed below. Mike O. Buchanon, Judge/Executive Warren County, Chair Bruce Wilkerson, Mayor, City of Bowling Green, Vice-Chair Mike Hancock, Secretary, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Thomas Nelson Jr, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration (ex-officio) Yvette Taylor, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration (ex-officio) Alternate Member - The KYTC District 3 Chief District Engineer shall represent the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and serve as an alternate voting member in his/her absence. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) The purpose of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is: To advise the transportation planning staff on technical issues and the execution of the MPO Unified Planning Work Program. To recommend to the transportation planning staff items such as types of improvements, methods of analysis and design, etc. To make recommendations to the Policy Committee regarding on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and all other necessary documents. To review plans and programs for projects located within the Bowling Green / Warren County MPO boundary. To act as an advocacy body on transportation related matters as needed, or as called upon by the Policy Committee. To provide technical input and recommendations to the Policy Committee on all transportation-related issues. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is comprised of the following representatives: 1. KYTC District 3 Planning Section Supervisor - Chair 2. Bowling Green City Engineer - Vice-Chair 3. Bowling Green Public Works Director 4. Warren County Public Works Director 5. Warren County Public Works Planning, Design and Construction Manager 6. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer 7. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Water/Sewer Systems Manager 3
8. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Electric System Manager 9. Community Action of Southern Kentucky CEO 10. Bowling Green Public Transit (GOBG) Coordinator 11. Bowling Green Schools Director of Transportation 12. Bowling Green - Warren County Regional Airport Manager 13. Builders Association of Southcentral KY Executive Director 14. City-County Planning Commissioner (BG Rep) 15. City-County Planning Commissioner (WC Rep) 16. Federal Transit Administration Advisory Representative 17. FHWA Advisory Representative 18. Greenways Commission Chairperson 19. KYTC Division of Planning MPO Liaison 20. KYTC Office of Transportation Delivery Liaison 21. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -16) 22. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -17) 23. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -19) 24. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -20) 25. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -22) 26. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY House -23) 27. Legislative Representative/Liaison (KY Senate -32) 28. Realtor Association of Southern Kentucky Executive Director 29. The Medical Center EMS Director 30. Warren County Emergency Management Services Director 31. Warren County Public School System Director of Finance 32. Warren County Water District General Manager 33. Western Kentucky University Chief Facilities Officer 34. Western Kentucky University Parking and Transportation Director The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) shall hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The officers of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) shall consist of a Chair (KYTC District 3 Division of Planning Section Supervisor) and Vice-Chair (Bowling Green City Engineer). Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) officers shall serve successive terms without limitation. It shall be the duty of the Chair to preside at all meetings and to enforce all laws and regulations relating to the administration of the committee. The Chair shall call regular and special meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in accordance with the Bylaws. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall have all powers and responsibilities of the Chair. 4
Transportation Planning Staff Karissa Lemon, MPO Coordinator The Bowling Green/Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for transportation planning in Warren County. The MPO is mandated by state and federal law to provide a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process, which guides the expenditure of state and federal transportation funds in the Bowling Green/Warren County area. The MPO Coordinator provides technical and administrative assistance to the Bowling Green/Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization and coordinates with local government officials, government agencies, community organizations, and State and Federal agencies. The MPO Coordinator: Develops and executes an annual work program of transportation planning activities necessary to ensure compliance with federal and state metropolitan transportation planning requirements. Continually monitors and collects data on the current condition of Warren County s transportation system, including roads, bicycle/pedestrian ways, and public transit. Relates alternative transportation decisions to goals, objectives, and system performance measures. Assists in developing a cooperative and inclusive transportation vision. Establishes project priorities, for consideration by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, when programming transportation funds. Presents information to decision makers. Ensures the involvement of the public in the activities of the MPO. Develops and maintains the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Develops and maintains the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Develops and maintains the Participation Plan. Miranda Clements, Greenways Coordinator The Greenways Coordinator oversees the planning and implementation of the Greenways Master Plan (greenway and greenbelt connections) and assists with transit planning for Bowling Green and Warren County. The Greenways Coordinator: Plans and organizes activities for the Greenways Commission for Warren County; Provides technical assistance and serves as a facilitator and contact for the Greenways program; Continually monitors and collects data on the current condition of Warren County s greenway system, including bicycle and pedestrian ways. Relates alternative transportation decisions to goals, objectives, and system performance measures. Assists in developing a cooperative and inclusive transportation vision. Assists with preliminary design of trails and other improvements within the Greenways system; Develops programming for the acquisition and development of greenways; Coordinates on issues associated with the acquisition of land for the Greenways system; Coordinates with local government, utility companies, other agencies, private developments and neighborhood groups to implement the Greenways Master Plan; Develops public information programming and make presentations relative to greenways; Provides, on a monthly basis, informative website content related to the Warren County Greenways Program. Provides staff assistance and staff support in activities related to transit services. Serves as a liaison between go BG, the Federal Transit Administration and the KYTC. Solicits consultant services to assist with strategic planning to identify public transit needs. 5
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FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Purpose This FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) was prepared by the Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization, c/o the City-County Planning Commission, which serves as staff to the Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). This work program covers a oneyear period, beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. The FY 2016 UPWP details the transportation planning activities, planning tasks, timelines, and products that meet the federal requirements for Bowling Green and Warren County. The Federal share for Metropolitan Planning is 80 percent with a local match of 20 percent. The UPWP contains several uniform elements that accomplish the items listed below: Provide a management tool and guidance for the conduct of transportation planning studies, as part of the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Provide a list of funding amounts and breakdowns for each transportation planning element. Detail the various agencies participating in the MPO process. Outline those activities to be undertaken during FY 2016. Describe the completion timelines and products to produced for each work element. SAFETEA-LU SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act, a Legacy for Users) enacted in 2005 is the prior authorization bill that governs the federal surface transportation spending. It developed 8 planning factors to consider in the metropolitan transportation planning process. SAFETEA-LU s eight planning factors are listed below. SAFETEA-LU states that the metropolitan planning process for a metropolitan planning area under this law shall provide for consideration of projects and strategies that will: Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns; Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; Promote efficient system management and operations; and Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system MAP -21 Adopted in 2012, P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) continues the directives of SAFETEA-LU by producing seven National Goals which guide federal-aid program funding. MPO Staff, in coordination with USDOT and KYTC, will initiate efforts to carry out the directives of MAP-21 s National Goals for the on-going planning process and current MPO documents. Staff will also monitor emerging performance measures and participate in discussions with KYTC and other MPOs on the transition 7
to performance-based planning and forthcoming performance targets. The seven national goals of MAP-21 are as follows: Safety - To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads Infrastructure Condition - To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair Congestion Reduction - To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System System Reliability - To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system Freight Movement and Economic Vitality - To improve the national freight network and support regional economic development Environmental Sustainability - To enhance the performance of the transportation system while protecting and enhancing the natural environment Reduced Project Delivery Delays - To reduce project costs and delays and improve agencies work practices Livability Principles The Bowling Green - Warren County MPO has adopted and continues to implement the six Livability Principles set forth in the 2009 coordinated policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These livability principles include: Provide more transportation choices Promote equitable, affordable housing Enhance economic competitiveness Support existing communities Coordinate and leverage federal policies and investment Value communities and neighborhoods Sources of funds for the FY 2016 UPWP include: The Highway Planning or PL program through the Federal Highway Administration, funded at an 80 percent federal level. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides a 5% state match for FHWA funding. Section 5303 transit funds provided through the Federal Transit Administration, which is funded at an 80 percent federal level. The City of Bowling Green and Warren County, through appropriations to the City-County Planning Commission, provide required matching funds: 15% for regular PL funds, 20% for discretionary PL funds, and 20% for transit planning funds. 8
Fiscal Year 2016 Unified Planning Work Program Staff Hours Budgeted Element FY 16 Cost 01 - Administration* 80 $ 4,088.80 02 - UPWP 40 $ 1,194.40 03 - Public Involvement 40 $ 1,194.40 04 - Data Collection 160 $ 4,777.60 05 - Project Identification 40 $ 1,194.40 06 - TIP 400 $11,944.00 07 - MTP 800 $23,888.00 08 - Transit Planning* 160 $60,548.80 09 - Multimodal Planning 1,040 $36,067.20 10 - Special Studies* 520 $41,102.40 Total 3,280 $186,000.00 *Work Element includes Travel or Direct Costs 9
ELEMENT 01 Administration A. PURPOSE Provide administrative services to manage and support the MPO committees and their activities and ensure the planning program is compliant with all applicable federal and state requirements. Provide training to MPO staff to acquire necessary skills and knowledge concerning MPO planning and operation. Provide technical assistance to Warren County local governments, agencies, and WKU with transportation planning projects, funding information, and other related needs. B. WORK TASKS 1. Facilitate meetings of the MPO Committees (Policy and Technical Advisory) to accomplish the goals and objectives of the MPO. 2. Provide financial administrative services, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and preparation of invoices. An annual audit per 23 CFR 420.121 (a) will be prepared and submitted to required recipients. 3. Provide support services, including the maintenance of MPO membership, preparation of minutes, preparation and distribution of committee materials, and review and update bylaws. 4. Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports and related documentation to the KYTC Division of Planning and Office of Transportation Delivery. 5. Serve as the MPO liaison between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration in operating and conducting the transportation planning program. 6. Develop and distribute an Annual Listing of Obligated Projects. 7. Monitor state and federal policies, legislation and other transportation information. 8. Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies in their preparation of Transportation Grants and other applications or their administration. 9. Staff will provide education, to local public agencies (LPAs) with over 50 employees, on the requirement of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for authorizing federal aid expenditures. The MPO will collect copies of the most recent documents from all entities within the metropolitan planning area that are required to have an ADA Transition Plan. The MPO will seek to increase awareness and understanding of all policy and technical advisory committee members of the ADA issues. The MPO will seek ADA representation and input in the on-going work of the Transition Plans. 10. Educate local governments of the availability of KYTC s Local Public Agency (LPA) Guide documenting federal requirements for the oversight and administration of federal-aid projects. Assist LPAs with project technical assistance through MPO document updates such as amendments and administrative modifications, coordinating assistance, and other technical assistance as needed to educate LPAs on federal requirements. Compile a list all entities that are required to have ADA Transition Plans and collect the latest documents. 11. Staff will attend training, as needed or required, to obtain the knowledge and capacity necessary to manage and support the MPO. Required training includes the attendance at FHWA/KYTC/MPO meetings. Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. 10
End Product: Maintenance and support of MPO committees, submission of all required reports to appropriate agencies, development of committee knowledge and capacity, and liaison between agencies. Those products and completion dates include: Facilitate MPO meetings (Policy and Technical Advisory) - Ongoing Provide financial administrative services for the MPO - Ongoing Provide support services to the MPO - Ongoing Submit quarterly progress reports October 2015, January 2016, April 2016 and July 2016. Serve as the MPO liaison between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration in operating and conducting the transportation planning program - Ongoing Monitor state and federal policies, legislation and other transportation information Ongoing C. COSTS Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 80 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $2,388.80 Travel $1,700.00 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $4,088.80 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $3,271.04 KYTC $ 204.44 CCPC $ 613.32 Travel Costs - Quarterly MPO Meetings/ KAPA Spring Planning Conference = $1,700.00 11
ELEMENT 02 Unified Planning Work Program A. PURPOSE The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) outlines the work elements that the MPO intends to carry out during the fiscal year. The UPWP also details the funding for the MPO and allocates the funds to each work element. The UPWP extends from July 1 through June 30 of each year. B. WORK TASKS 1. Develop the FY 2017 UPWP with the consultation of local officials involved in the MPO and operators of publicly owned transit. 2. Seek the assistance, guidance and oversight from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet s Division of Planning, Transportation Delivery and District 3, Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway Administration, Kentucky Division in determining the appropriate work to be completed for FY 2017. 3. Review the MPO Prospectus to ensure it meets all federal and state standards. Modifications will be made as necessary to keep the Prospectus up-to-date. 4. Maintain the FY 2016 UPWP and amend as needed. 5. Prepare and distribute an Annual Performance and Expenditure Report. C. COSTS Completion Date: June 30, 2016 End Product: FY 2017 UPWP Prepare and distribute an Annual Performance and Expenditure Report - September 2015 Consultation of local officials and MPO stakeholders - February 2016 MPO sends draft FY 2017 UPWP to all review partners - February 2016 MPO Policy Committee approves final FY 2017 UPWP - April 2016 Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 40 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $1,194.40 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $1,194.40 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $955.52 KYTC $ 59.72 CCPC $179.16 12
ELEMENT 03 Public Involvement A. PURPOSE Conduct an outreach program that ensures public involvement in the decision making process related to transportation planning of the Bowling Green/Warren County MPO. B. WORK TASKS 1. Maintain a list of civic groups, organizations, public agencies, and representatives of transportation agency employees, private providers of transportation, neighborhood associations, and other interest groups potentially affected by transportation plans. 2. Assist the MPO Policy Committee in determining what procedures will be appropriate to carry out a meaningful public involvement program with relation to citizen review of the UPWP, MTP and TIP. 3. Implement the June 2014 Participation Plan by carrying out outreach activities, which gather public input concerning TIP and MTP amendments and updates. 4. Address implications of Title VI, including but not limited to Low English Proficiency, Environmental Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 5. As required for federal compliance, consult with state and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation in reviewing the Participation Plan and other documents. 6. Conduct periodic assessments of the effectiveness of the MPO Participation Plan and make revisions as necessary to ensure the process is serving its intended purpose. C. COSTS Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: Public involvement in the MPO planning process; current Participation Plan and contact information needed to ensure involvement; MPO web site; assessment of the participation process; annual summary report of participation efforts. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization) Staffing: 40 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $1,194.40 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $1,194.40 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $955.52 KYTC $ 59.72 CCPC $179.16 13
ELEMENT 04 Data Collection and Analysis A. PURPOSE Collect and maintain transportation related data (i.e. land use, population, employment, environmental justice, traffic counts, crash information) for transportation planning and analysis. Integrate safety considerations into the MPO transportation planning process in order to save lives and reduce injuries. Consider ways to increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users. B. WORK TASKS 1. Develop and maintain a multi-layered GIS database and map of transportation related features and information for the area served by the Bowling Green/Warren County MPO. 2. Utilize collected traffic counts and update of crash data for integration into the site and safety planning efforts and into the transportation GIS system. 3. Develop visualization techniques and analysis tools to assist in the identification and prioritization of projects for all modes of transportation. 4. Coordinate with local agencies, to ensure that MPO collected data can be used by the local government s GIS systems. 5. Assist with the examination of potential safety issues to include the update of crash data analysis, discovery of high crash locations, participation in safety audits, and identification of low cost safety improvement projects eligible for HSIP and other special funds. 6. Consult with KYTC, FHWA, and other MPOs to determine appropriate means and methodologies for incorporating transportation security considerations into the planning process. 7. Support projects and programs that address security problems and enhance secure travel for all system users (motorists, public transportation riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians) to share the transportation network securely. 8. Distribute transportation data to local governments as requested. 9. The MPO will incorporate relevant Census data into planning activities and documents. 10. Monitor emerging freight and congestion performance measures (to be set by USDOT) and participate in discussions with KYTC and other MPOs on forthcoming performance targets. C. COSTS Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: Transportation related GIS databases that can be used for planning and analysis by MPO staff, officials and countywide agencies. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 160 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $ 4,777.60 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $ 4,777.60 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $3,822.08 KYTC $ 238.88 CCPC $ 716.64 14
ELEMENT 05 Project Identification and Prioritization A. PURPOSE The MPO will work with the KYTC to develop the Bowling Green - Warren County MPO Unscheduled Needs List (UNL) and Prioritization Lists according to the latest agreed upon methodology, format, and schedule. B. WORK TASKS 1. The UNL will be used for the Recommended State Highway Plan; to be submitted to the Kentucky General Assembly as sessions are conducted. This list will be updated and revised on an on-going basis to be included in future TIPs, MTP, and KYTC Highway Plans. 2. Assist the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet with Highway Plan development. 3. Review and update Project Identification Forms (PIF) for projects within the metropolitan area. 4. Upon authorization by the Policy Committee, develop PIFs for new projects identified by existing planning studies, MPO members, citizens, and staff. C. COSTS Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: Identification of needed transportation projects will be incorporated into the Bowling Green-Warren County UNL, TIP, MTP and KYTC Highway Plan. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 40 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $1,194.40 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $1,194.40 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $955.52 KYTC $ 59.72 CCPC $179.16 15
ELEMENT 06 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) A. PURPOSE Maintain a current and fiscally constrained Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of federal and significant state and local funded transportation capital improvement projects (highway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, enhancement, and safety projects). The TIP will be consistent with short and long range planning goals of the MPO. The TIP is necessary for the receipt and expenditure of federal funds. The current FY 2012-2016 TIP has an expiration date of 11/08/15. An updated TIP will be prepared and approved prior to the expiration date. B. WORK TASKS 1. Update the FY 2012-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is cooperatively developed and produced and covers a period of four years. Staff will consult with MPO stakeholders to obtain all federal and significant state and local funded transportation improvements for the Bowling Green-Warren County area. 2. Monitor the status of TIP projects and determine when updates or changes to project related information are needed. Prepare TIP Amendments and Modifications as necessary. 3. In accordance with the Participation Plan, process amendments and administrative modifications as needed, to add any new projects that occur during the year in order to maintain a current TIP. 4. Coordinate, review, and provide information on local transportation projects and studies. 5. Ensure the TIP conforms to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Bowling Green- Warren County MPO area. 6. Provide for adequate public comment during meetings of the MPO in order to ensure adequate public input into the TIP. 7. Assess the TIP in the context of compliance with Title VI and Environmental Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act, Low English Proficiency issues, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Consult with KYTC, FHWA, and other MPOs to determine appropriate means and methodologies for conducting Title VI (Environmental Justice) analysis of the burdens and benefits and the identification of disproportionate impacts. 8. Publish a current TIP with all Amendments and Modifications on the MPO website. Completion Date: Ongoing activities throughout fiscal year with completion of 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by November 8, 2015. End Product: Amended/Modified 2012-2016 TIP, 2016-2020 TIP Update. A. COSTS Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 400 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $11,944.00 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $11,944.00 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $9,555.20 KYTC $ 597.20 CCPC $1,791.60 16
ELEMENT 07 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) A. PURPOSE Update the comprehensive Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Bowling Green - Warren County MPO area. The current 2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) has an expiration date of 12/20/15. B. WORK TASKS 1. Coordinate between KYTC, FHWA, and the MPO partners the process of developing a new MTP. Coordinate the planning process to include those activities within the region and state that influence transportation development within the MPO area. Activities will include but not be limited to the following: a. Review and update the goals and objectives utilizing input from the TAC. Develop long and short range strategies and actions, b. Update social-economic data and land use (existing and projected trends). Incorporate land use information available from the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations and Greenways Master Plan. Utilize information from the Travel Demand Model. c. Incorporate environmental considerations through a consultation process with appropriate agencies and individuals and input from the public. Consult with KYTC, FHWA, and other MPOs to determine appropriate means and methodologies to aid in assessments of affected environmental resources and potential mitigation measures. Maintain a list of state, federal, and local agencies that are required for expanded consultation requirements. d. Review and update existing transportation system information, including the identification of system deficiencies, through consultation with transportation partners. e. Update the transit system information through consultation with transit system partners, the incorporation of information from recent studies and surveys, and public input. f. Conduct public forums throughout the community to solicit input concerning transportation needs and issues. Ensure compliance with the MPO Participation Plan to foster public input into the planning process. Review and update the community impact analysis. Evaluate the MTP in context of Title VI and Environmental Justice, Low English Proficiency, and Americans with Disabilities Act issues. 2. Amend or modify the current Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) as may be necessary. 3. Explore the incorporation and/or expansion of alternative modes of transportation for the future of the Bowling Green - Warren County MPO area, such as pedestrians, buses and bicycles. 4. Identify and evaluate ITS technologies as potential solutions to transportation needs in the metropolitan planning area. 5. Coordinate with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and other stakeholders to help ensure that information for ITS elements within the metropolitan planning area is kept up-to-date in the Kentucky Statewide ITS Architecture. 6. Facilitate cooperation among local ITS stakeholders in determining the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder and inform the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet of any changes to stakeholder information including changes in roles and responsibilities and the establishment, amendment, or abolishment of agreements between stakeholders that would affect the Kentucky Statewide ITS Architecture. 17
7. Assist KYTC, the City of Bowling Green and Warren County in applying local access management policies and access management best practices. 8. Consult with KYTC, FHWA, and other MPOs to determine appropriate means and methodologies for incorporating climate change considerations into the planning process. Seek to increase MPO staff and committee member s awareness and understanding of climate change issues. The MPO will also consult with KTYC on the development of a list of vulnerable assets to address the impacts of climate change. C. COSTS Completion Date: Ongoing activities throughout the fiscal year and completion of the 2015-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) by December 20, 2015. End Product: A revised Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 800 Staff Hours staff weeks (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $23,888.00 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $23,888.00 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $19,110.40 KYTC $ 1,194.40 CCPC $ 3,583.20 18
ELEMENT 08 Transit Planning A. PURPOSE Assist GO BG and WKU Transit Services in those activities that will provide coordinated transportation services to meet the mobility needs of residents in the Bowling Green and Warren County area. B. WORK TASKS 1. Provide staff assistance and staff support in activities related to transit services. 2. Serve as a liaison between GO BG, Federal Transit Administration and the KYTC. 3. Solicit consultant services to assist with strategic planning to identify public transit needs (FTA 5303 funds and local match. 4. Staff will serve on the GO BG Transit Advisory Committee. 5. Staff will coordinate with GO BG Transit and WKU Topper Transit to identify projects or programs for addition to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 6. Staff will prepare and submit the FTA Section 5303 Assistance Application for transit planning assistance to KYTC Office of Transportation Delivery. 7. Coordinate with transit provider agencies on addressing emerging performance measures and ensuing performance targets related to transit asset management and transit safety. 8. The MPO will work closely together with the Barren River Area Development District, Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Barren River Adult Day Care, the Housing Authority of Bowling Green and other providers to update the Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. The Barren River Area Development District is the recipient for Section 5304 funding. The lead agency and designated recipient for JARC is the Housing Authority of Bowling Green. The designated recipient for Section 5310 funding is the KYTC. C. COSTS Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: Transit studies and planning strategies that are beneficial to GO BG and WKU Transit Services; riders and transit related needs; coordination of transit services; transit related technical assistance as needed. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 160 Staff Hours (Greenways Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $ 5,548.80 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $55,000.00 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $60,548.80 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FTA Section 5303 $44,000.00 Local Transit Authority $11,000.00 FHWA $ 4,439.04 KYTC $ 277.44 CCPC $ 832.32 Direct Costs - $55,000 for Transit Needs Study, final scope to be determined by local Transit Authority, TAC and selected consultant. 19
ELEMENT 09 Multimodal Planning A PURPOSE Assist the City of Bowling Green and Warren County in the coordination, promotion and development of alternate forms of transportation within the Bowling Green/Warren County urbanized area. Carry out the goals and objectives of the adopted countywide Greenways Master Plan. B. WORK TASKS 1. The Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan provides the framework for this work element and outlines goals and objectives listed in the Greenways Master Plan for bicycling and walking in the county. The MPO Staff will facilitate and/or coordinate with stakeholders and partnering agencies to increase bicycle and pedestrian access to the transportation system, developing safe interconnected facilities of high quality for bicycling and walking and promoting/increasing their use. As requested, assist in the analysis of bicycle/pedestrian issues pertaining to Warren County. 2. Coordinate with the Bowling Green - Warren County Greenways Commission (lead agency for bicycle facilities issues) and municipalities in applying for and securing funding and insuring that greenways projects are included in the TIP. 3. Act as a public contact for, and respond to public requests for bicycle and pedestrian information. 4. Review and provide input on new development applications to ensure bicycle and pedestrian circulation and connectivity with land use activity areas and the transportation network. 5. Promote and ensure ADA compliance in all pedestrian design activities. 6. Coordinate with the Greenways Commission and other stakeholders as practical for public education and promotion efforts to increase awareness and safety related to bicycling and walking including media interviews/advertising, community presentations, events, brochures, websites and social media. 7. Coordinate bicycle/pedestrian activities with local, regional and state agencies to advance projects and outreach efforts (City/County Parks, Engineering, Traffic, Police Departments; Elected Officials; Area Development Districts; KYTC District/Central Office; Public Schools, Health Departments, etc). 8. Support the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists in their efforts to achieve a Bicycle Friendly Community designation. A Bicycle Friendly Community provides safe accommodation for cycling and encourages residents to bike for transportation and recreation. 9. Develop alliances and relationships with private businesses and non-profit organizations to advance bicycle/pedestrian projects, outreach and safety (bike shops, tourism agencies, bicycle clubs, etc). 10. Maintain and update a project database, including GIS data, for existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Completion Date: Ongoing activities with completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: The following items are desired outcomes of the Multimodal Planning work element: Completed planning/feasibility studies for sidewalks, trails and bicycle facilities. Revised roadway projects complete with adequate bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Notable bike/pedestrian facilities and connectivity. New and updated design and maintenance standards for bicycle/pedestrian facilities. 20
Secured funding for bicycle/pedestrian projects and programs. GIS database and mapping of existing and planned bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Database of public/agency requests for bicycle/pedestrian information. List of media outreach/marketing efforts, presentations, events and number of people reached or in attendance. Up-to-date and relevant bike/pedestrian websites and social media. Data on the number of hits, members, followers, etc. Bicycle and pedestrian projects and language within required planning documents including the TIP and MTP. C. COSTS Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 1,040 Staff Hours (Greenways Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $36,067.20 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $ 0 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $36,067.20 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $28,853.76 KYTC $ 1,803.36 CCPC $ 5,410.08 21
Element 10 Special Studies A. PURPOSE Provide possible land use planning scenarios and development options for the improvement of the transportation system to accommodate increased traffic along major corridors in Bowling Green and Warren County stemming from recent and projected growth and development in planned high growth areas. These studies will focus on land use and traffic circulation within each study area as well as the transportation connections to the surrounding community which are necessary to support the proposed development within the area. B. WORK TASKS 1. Continue project administration until each study is completed, including work, meetings, and other activities to ensure a completed study by the required date. 2. Conduct High Growth Corridor Studies, areas include: 31-W (Nashville Road), KY 922 (Plano Road) and KY 880 (Veterans Memorial Blvd). 3. Solicit consultant services to identify and inventory Level of Service (LOS) data at major intersections in high growth areas to assist with access management decisions and site development policies. C. COSTS Completion Date: Special Studies completion by June 30, 2016. End Product: Competed studies that will produce a list of modifications to the existing transportation system, as well as establish criteria that can be incorporated into the plans of proposed developments. Responsible Agency: Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization Staffing: 520 Staff Hours (MPO Coordinator) EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST Salaries $15,527.20 Travel $ 0 Direct Costs $25,575.20 Shared Costs $ 0 TOTAL COST $41,102.20 FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT FHWA $12,421.76 KYTC $ 776.36 BRADD $ 2,329.08 Direct Costs - $25,575.20 for LOS Study, final scope to be determined by TAC and selected consultant. 22
FY 2016 Budget Summary Table Work Element Staff Hours FHWA (PL) FTA (5303) KYTC MATCH LOCAL MATCH FY 2016 MPO Budget 1 Administration* 80 $3,271.04 $204.44 $613.32 $4,088.80* 2 UPWP 40 $955.52 $59.72 $179.16 $1,194.40 3 Public Involvement 40 $955.52 $59.72 $179.16 $1,194.40 4 Data Collection 160 $3,822.08 $238.88 $716.64 $4,777.60 5 Project Identification 40 $955.52 $59.72 $179.16 $1,194.40 6 TIP 400 $9,555.20 $597.20 $1,791.60 $11,944.00 7 MTP 800 $19,110.40 $1,194.40 $3,583.20 $23,888.00 8 Transit Planning* 160 $4,439.04 - $277.44 $832.32 $5,548.80 - - $44,000.00 - $11,000.00 $55,000.00* 9 Multimodal Planning 1,040 $28,853.76 $1,803.36 $5,410.08 $36,067.20 10 Special Studies* 520 $12,421.76 $776.36 $2,329.08 $15,527.20 - $15,660.16 $978.76 $2,936.28 $25,575.20* Total Funding 3,280 $104,800 $44,000 $6,550 $30,650 $186,000 * Work Element includes Travel or Direct Costs 23
APPENDIX A1
Prospectus for the MPO Planning Process for the Bowling Green - Warren County Area This prospectus is made a part of the Bowling Green - Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization annual Unified Planning Work Program and may be revised and/or amended, as appropriate, in response to changes in transportation legislation at the federal or state level. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21) and the Federal Transit Act require that a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) be designated for each urban area to carry out a continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated transportation planning process in designated urban areas. This prospectus is to satisfy the requirements of Title 23, Part 450 and Title 49, Part 613. This Prospectus outlines the Bowling Green - Warren County area s continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process. The process provides the forum for decision-making and is intended to ensure compliance with federal regulations for metropolitan planning organizations. Beyond federal requirements, the process facilitates coordination among the participants: various levels of government agencies, jurisdictions, and the public; and ensures that consideration is given to the viewpoints of diverse interest in the expenditure of public funds. I. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOWLING GREEN - WARREN COUNTY MPO A. Designation of the MPO The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky designated the Bowing Green - Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on October 18, 2002. B. The MPO Planning Area The metropolitan transportation planning study area for the Bowling Green - Warren County area includes all of Warren County, Kentucky. Should Warren County be designated as an air quality nonattainment area in the future, the air quality maintenance area boundary shall include Warren County, Kentucky. If deemed appropriate and approved by the MPO and the governor, the boundary for transportation planning or air quality may be extended to foster an effective planning process that ensures connectivity between modes, reduces access disadvantages experienced by modal systems, and promotes efficient overall transportation investment strategies. II. ORGANIZATON OF THE BOWLING GREEN/WARREN COUNTY MPO The Bowling Green - Warren County MPO shall consist of a Policy Committee and two advisory committees, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee. Other committees may be added to the organizational structure of the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO as deemed necessary. A. The Bowling Green/Warren County MPO Staff 1. Primary MPO Staff Support The MPO Coordinator and the Greenways Coordinator of the City-County Planning Commission of Warren County, KY shall provide the primary staff support for the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO in accomplishment of its core transportation planning duties. 2. Cooperation with other Agencies The MPO staff will regularly cooperate with other departments or agencies of the City of Bowling Green, Warren County, Oakland, Plum Springs, Smiths Grove, or Woodburn. In addition, the MPO staff will work with state and federal agencies (i.e. Federal Highway Administration, Environmental A2
Protection Agency, Federal Transit Administration, etc.) in accomplishing the Bowling Green Warren County Area transportation duties. B. The Policy Committee 1. Purpose of the Policy Committee (PC) The PC functions as the MPO policy board for the cooperative transportation planning, decisionmaking, and programming process affecting the metropolitan transportation planning area including responsibility for review and approval of appropriate plans, implementation programs and other related actions. 2. Functions of the Policy Committee In carrying out the purpose of the PC, it shall have these specific functions: Initiate, guide, and sanction the necessary activities required for the development of a coordinated, comprehensive, and continuing urban transportation planning process. Examine the adequacy and appropriateness of the transportation planning process. Review and approve proposed goals, objectives, and policies for the MPO transportation planning process. Review and approve all MPO short and long-range transportation plans, studies, and other work elements as required by the MPO planning process. Appoint all committees and sub-committees of the MPO. 3. Membership and Organization - Policy Committee (PC) The role of the Policy Committee is to establish policy for the expenditure of federal transportation funds within Bowling Green/Warren County Urban Area. This group reviews the transportation plans and programs, and annually endorses courses of action for implementing these plans. Policy committee members are the Mayor of Bowling Green, Warren County Judge/Executive and the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Mike O. Buchanon, Judge/Executive Warren County, Chair Bruce Wilkerson, Mayor, City of Bowling Green, Vice-Chair Mike Hancock, Secretary, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Thomas Nelson Jr, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration (ex-officio) Yvette Taylor, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration (ex-officio) Alternate Member - The KYTC District 3 Chief District Engineer shall serve as the alternate voting member to represent the Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in his/her absence. 4. Meetings Section 1: Meeting Times and Location The committee shall hold regularly scheduled meetings. If no business is pending, such meetings may be cancelled by the Committee Chair until the next scheduled meeting time. Section 2: Meeting Notices Meeting notices shall be sent to all committee members and other interested parties and agencies. These notices shall be mailed and/or emailed no later than seven (7) days prior to the meeting and shall include the date, time, and place of the meeting, and an agenda to be considered. A3