DIXIE TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (DTEC)

AGENDA May 16, 2018

Noon

WASHINGTON COUNTY DOWNSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

197 E. TABERNACLE, ST. GEORGE, UT

1. CALL TO ORDER and INTRODUCTIONS – Chris Hart, Chair

2. BUSINESSa. Consider Minutes – April 18, 2018 Meetingb. Consider the FY2019 UPWP and Annual Budgetc. Consider Planning Grant Requests

i. Town of Leeds – Master Transportation Plan/General Planii. City of Hurricane – Right-of-way Feasibility Study

3. REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS

a. JPAC Report – Rick Rosenbergb. Park and Ride – Zach Renstromc. Planning Process (2019 Funding Constraints) – Myron Leed. Northern Corridor Intersection Concepts (2040)

i. Northern Corridor and Red Hills Parkwayii. Red Hills Parkway and Snow Canyon Parkway

e. Hot Spot Funding Report – UDOT

4. UDOT/FHWA UPDATES

a. UDOT Updatesb. Federal Updates

5. UPCOMING MEETINGSDTEC – June 20, 2018

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during the DTEC meeting should contact Myron Lee, Dixie MPO Planning Manager. Myron's

phone # is (435) 673-3548 extension 124. Myron's e-mail is: mlee@fivecounty.utah.gov

DIXIE TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (DTEC) MINUTES

April 18, 2018 VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Zachary Renstrom, Washington County Chris Hart, Ivins City Mayor Jon Pike, St. George City Mayor Wayne Peterson, Leeds Mayor Bette Arial, St. George City Naghi Zeenati, UDOT Commission Jeff Turek, Washington City Council Lynn Chamberlain, Toquerville Mayor Richard Hirschi, La Verkin Mayor John Bramall, Hurricane Mayor Jimmie Hughes, St. George City OTHERS PRESENT Stan Smith, Springdale Mayor Robert Campbell, Apple Valley Mayor Terry Bell, Rockville Council Arhur LeBaron, Hurricane City Ed Dickie, Santa Clara City Chuck Gillette, Ivins City Myron Lee, Dixie MPO Dave Demas, Dixie MPO Ron Whitehead, Washington County Rick Torgerson, UDOT, Region 4 Director Cameron Cutler, St. George City Fred Davies, Sun Tran Adam Snow, Congressman Stewart’s Office Susan Crook, Citizen’s of Dixie’s Future Lynn Yocum, CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

Chairman Chris Hart welcomed all in attendance and called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. It was determined that a quorum existed for voting on action items. BUSINESS a. Consideration of Minutes – March 21, 2018 Meeting

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MOTION: Motion by Mayor Lynn Chamberlain to Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2018 DTEC Meeting. Motion Seconded by Mayor Richard Hirchi and Carried by a Unanimous Vote.

REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS

a. UDOT Fiber Optic System Presentation - Lynn Yocum Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Fiber Optic Project Manager, Lynn Yocum, explained that current fiber optic routes can be viewed on the UPLAN website. It is anticipated that a fiber optic line will be installed from Rockville to Virgin this summer and it is the goal to connect into Hurricane from that line in order to complete the SR-9 system. Mile posts 16-20 and 42-52 on I-15 are in need of a connection in order to have circular connectivity into Cedar City. Circular connectively improves the stability of the lines and ensures that lines stay up and running even in the event of a line being accidentally dig up during construction. Trade values have been established within the fiber optic systems which allow for cities to hook into existing fiber optic lines. Excess conduit can be added to projects within cities in order to be traded to a telecommunication company. Rick Torgerson explained that UDOT is leveraging their part of the fiber optic structure in order to make connectivity easier and economically beneficial for other areas in the county that may be outside of UDOT projects.

b. MPO Safety Focus Area, Safety Plan – Myron Lee

Myron Lee gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining that the Dixie

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is focusing on several contributing

factors to safety because of the impacts they pose in the Washington County

area. Several of the key areas being focused upon are roadway departures,

intersections, signalized intersections, aggressive driving, and older drivers.

Hurricane City has proposed a raised median at 700 West State Street in order

to reduce accidents caused by left hand turns.

Arthur LeBaron explained that an offset intersection has been proposed at 700

West 400 South in Hurricane.

Chuck Gillette from Ivins City explained that a trail was installed to remove

pedestrians and bikes from the narrow (2) two lane road on Tuacahn Drive. Mr.

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Gillette went on to say that a trail project widening Old Highway 91 was

completed jointly with Santa Clara.

Cameron Cutler explained that a side head was installed to improve visibility

near Mall Drive. River Road from St. George Boulevard to Virgin River Bridge

was re-stripped to widen lanes. An all-way stop was installed at Crimson Ridge

Drive and Horseman Park Road to improve for schools and traffic. Reflective

signal tape was added to signals for improved visibility; the median beyond the

intersection for safety 2000 North at Lava Cove Drive.

In Washington City, jersey barrier was added to prevent cars leaving the

roadway on Telegraph Street.

c. Long Range Planning Process (2019) – Myron Lee

Mr. Lee explained that the long range plan will be updated to include 2019-2050. Utah’s population is anticipated to double by 2050 which needs to be taken into future consideration of roadway projects. Job access is also an assessed area when examining travel needs. A (4) four step model process is looked at for travel, trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, trip assignment.

UDOT/FHWA BUSINESS UPDATES

a. UDOT Updates There are a few things left to do on the Springdale project including shoulder work, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes. The Bluff Street project is being prepared for paving on one side. The passing lane project from mile posts 22-28 on I-15 is underway. Hot Spot Funding, letter of agreement between entities, cities, County. Spreadsheet of costs to be discussed. Before May 10. Only option that reduces traffic. At UDOT’s request, Myron presented an overview of a preliminary spreadsheet showing what funding levels would be needed to support the transit line from St. George to Springdale as outlined in the 2016 KFH Transit Study. The spreadsheet and study outline how six (6) buses and five (5) park and ride lots would be utilized as well as the cost breakdown of each. Hot Spot funding could build and operate the system through the 5thyear, at which point funding would need to come from cities and/or county to continue the program.

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Rick Torgerson requested that each city write a letter indicating their intent to negotiate funding levels to support a transit system between St. George and Springdale for up to 10 years as a way to show support the Recreation Hot Spot application for a transit system.

b. Federal Updates Bette Arial mentioned that Mike Lee is having an access live event on April 18, 2018, which will be streamed live on Facebook. Adam Snow mentioned that Congressman Stewart is focused on intel issues, public lands, and appropriations.

OTHER BUSINESS None Presented. UPCOMING MEETINGS DTEC meeting: May 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. ADJOURN Having no other business, Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 1:49 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Cheyenne Bentley

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UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM

5/16/2018 DRAFT

FY 2019 July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Dixie MPO LEADERSHIP Transportation Executive Council

Transportation Advisory Committee Transportation Planning Office

Five County Association of Governments

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DIXIE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM JULY 2018 through JUNE 2019

PURPOSE This Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is an outline of activities associated with the creation and maintenance of a 20-year regional transportation plan within the urbanized areas of Washington County Utah. The UPWP is updated annually by and for the Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization (Dixie MPO), with a transportation planning boundary that encompasses the ‘smoothed’ census defined urbanized communities of Ivins, Santa Clara, St. George, Washington, Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, and Leeds (see map in Appendix A). This UPWP was prepared in cooperation with Utah’s other MPOs, UDOT, FHWA and FTA, and provides a detailed description of the activities necessary to accomplish the following work tasks:

A. Administration and Program Management B. Long Range Planning C. Short Range Planning D. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) E. Services F. Public Involvement G. Contingency (spendable under A-F or at MPO discretion)

COORDINATION Coordination of the overall transportation planning process for the urbanized areas and urbanizing clusters of Washington County is directed by the Dixie Transportation Executive Council (DTEC) through recommendations of the Dixie Technical Advisory Committee (DTAC) and accomplished by staff at the Five County Association of Governments in cooperation with stakeholders and other interested partners including land-use management agencies. A Memorandum of Agreement, and its amendments describes how the planning process will be carried out. As the technical committee to the Dixie MPO, the DTAC provides a forum for discussing transportation issues as they relate to plans, programs, and individual projects. The committee includes representatives from local governments, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), and the local transit provider (SunTran). Once these technical issues are discussed by the DTAC, the committee makes recommendations to the Dixie MPO Executive Council (DTEC) for approval. The Dixie MPO Executive Council or DTEC, is made up of local elected officials from the following communities and agencies representing transportation jurisdictions within the St. George Urbanized Area and the Hurricane Urban Cluster Area:

Ivins City

LaVerkin City

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The City of Hurricane

The City of St. George

The City of Santa Clara

The Town of Leeds

Toquerville

Washington City

Washington County

Utah State Transportation Commission The DTEC reviews and approves the overall work program and makes policy determinations concerning the transportation plan and the transportation improvement program. The DTEC meets separately from the DTAC, considers its recommendations, and also discusses policy, visioning, and governance issues as appropriate. STAFFING The Dixie MPO operates as a department within the Five County Association of Governments. The Director of the MPO, and staff, as needed, prepares and administers the overall work program, the Long Range Regional Transportation Plan, and the Transportation Improvement Program. These plans and their associated documents are regularly reviewed and recommended by the DTAC to the policy body (DTEC), which considers them for adoption. The Dixie Area transportation planning process is a partnering effort and is supported by staff and resources of the local governments, including staff of Washington County, Five County AOG, and UDOT. As of July 1, 2018, the MPO has a 15% FTE executive director to oversee the overall planning process, a full time (100% FTE) MPO director, an 80% FTE transportation planning manager, and a 49% FTE planner to operate the program. The planning process heavily relies on local government agencies, within the planning area, to provide technical, demographic, and socioeconomic information, as well as in-kind local government manpower, resources, and local, state and federal committee representation, as needed. Appendix B shows the organizational charts for the MPO/AOG office. UDOT SUPPORT The Utah Department of Transportation’s Systems Planning and Programming staff and Region 4 staff supports the Dixie MPO in implementing the Unified Planning Work Program. UDOT Planning section reviews and approves invoices for tacking and payments. UDOT Planning assists Dixie MPO in the implementation of its UPWP. Other focus areas of UDOT’s manpower budgets servicing MPO needs includes: Long Range Planning, Traffic Modeling, Air Quality Conformity, Corridor Planning and Community Transportation Planning, and other local transportation planning initiatives. UDOT may provide expertise in project management, contract preparation, design plan reviews, advertising, construction materials verification/certification, technical assistance, engineering services or other services as needed. Appropriate charges for these costs will be included in invoices to the Local Agency. The UDOT Region 4 Director will assign a UDOT voting member to the DTAC.

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PLANNING FOCUS AREAS Previous and current long term federal transportation acts have identified planning considerations for development of plans and to specify the UPWP work tasks to accomplish the planning process and meet the broad based requirements. Outlined below is the list of factors outlined in the most recent Transportation Acts; the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The factors relevant for the Dixie MPO area are incorporated into the work elements. The list includes Federal Transit Administration perspectives on the factors, as well:

FAST Act / MAP-21 Planning Factors

Develop long-range transportation plans and update the Transportation Improvement

Program lists.

Promote intermodal transportation systems.

Support economic vitality of the metropolitan area.

Evolve into performance-based planning measures and targets in cooperation with Utah

Department of Transportation and Utah’s other MPOs.

Increase safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users by

reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized user.

Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight.

Protect and enhance the environment, promoting energy conservation, and improving

the quality of life.

Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and

between modes, for people and freight.

Promote efficient system management and operation. Emphasize preservation of the

existing system. Increase participation of transit operators in metropolitan planning.

Enhance coordination of non-emergency Human Service Transportation.

Support transit capital investment decisions through effective systems planning.

Support the expansion of transit services and facilitate mobility management throughout

the MPO area.

PLANNING WORK TASKS The following work tasks are detailed in the sections below and are summarized at the end of this document:

A. Administration and Program Management B. Long Range Planning C. Short Range Planning D. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) E. Service F. Public Involvement

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A. ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES:

Provide program and financial management, coordination, and control

Coordinate with local, state and federal partners in managing the planning program

Coordinate and direct in-kind support of MPO partners in various planning processes

Enhance technical capacity of the MPO and DTPO

Provide staff support to Advisory Committee and Executive Councils ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

Annual Unified Planning Work Program (this document)

Certification of the Transportation Planning Process

Regular Meetings of DTEC and the DTAC, including AOG staff support to DTAC

Transportation Planning Agreements o Inclusion of City Planning Products / Processes

Monthly federal program disbursement requests

Annual financial audits

Annual Contract between Five County AOG and the Utah Department of Transportation

Continue development of a performance based planning process

Joint policy coordination to achieve corridor preservation & financial capacity BACKGROUND: The Dixie MPO is responsible for coordinating and administering all surface transportation planning programs in the planning boundary. Washington County and other Dixie area partners/stakeholders provide in-kind staff support to the transportation planning process. Dixie MPO staff will continue to participate in a statewide long range planning processes along with UDOT and Utah’s three other MPO’s to streamline and format amendments and updates so that users, including the state legislature, can have confidence in the basis and analysis and presentation process as they compare projections and data to assist in making transportation decisions at the state, region and local levels. The Dixie MPO Executive Council and UDOT Executive Director jointly certify the planning process on an annual basis. This certification addresses the applicable requirements of the metropolitan planning regulations. Other aspects of coordination include preparation of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP); updating policy/procedures and annual Contracts with UDOT; Intergovernmental Review Process for the TIP and UPWP and continuing to increase the technical capacity of MPO and AOG staff and others through training and continuing education, participation with UDOT/MPO staffs in the Long Range Plan Coordination Technical Committee meetings, and meeting the objectives of this effort. Finally, this task includes the receptionist/secretarial duties assigned pertaining to the Dixie MPO. WORK STATEMENT: Administration and coordination of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and transportation planning process includes several activities.

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Staff support to the DTAC/DTEC, and other organized sub-committees

Preparation/update of work programs, budgets, policy and procedures, and processes

Coordinate with UDOT on preparation of annual R-709’s covering the new-year UPWP

Coordination with state, local, and federal agencies

Develop and support statewide and local funding strategies to benefit plans/projects

Review need for additional staff, follow hiring process, as needed Specific activities include:

Prepare agendas and minutes for committee meetings

Coordinate Washington County staff preparation of DTEC agenda/minutes

Coordinate AOG staff preparation of DTAC agenda/minutes

Hold/attend meetings (usually on a monthly basis), including JPAC

Review and update policies, procedures and processes

Educate committee/staff members, as needed

Direct /coordinate with County/City agency staff on planning needs for the MPO Direct Non-Salaried Costs The direct non-salaried costs include all of the TPO staff non-salary costs directly

attributable to the transportation planning program. Within the accounting process of the Five County AOG and its TPO, all costs are attributed to the specific program which benefits from the expenditure. The direct non-salaried costs associated with the TPO staff include travel expenses both within the Region and outside the Region, including the travel costs to attend training sessions, rent, telephone and office costs, the cost of publications being prepared as part of the program, dues to applicable organizations and associations, and equipment maintenance and rental of equipment owned or being used by the program.

Indirect Indirect costs of the program include all the costs associated with the

transportation planning program within the management of the TPO and AOG overhead which cannot be associated directly with an individual program. Major cost elements include salaries and fringe benefits for the TPO Director and other staff as needed, for the time spent in managing and directing programs included in the UPWP, publications and communications costs not associated with specific programs, travel for the TPO staff and the non-salaried costs necessary to support these activities, including agency vehicle pool, common facilities, amenities of the AOG, etc. Upon approval by the AOG’s Federal Cognizant Agency, a copy of the Indirect Cost Plan will be provided to FHWA/FTA and UDOT.

Annual Audit An annual single audit of the TPO/AOG finances will be requested by the AOG in

conformance with Uniform Guidance, Office of Management and Budget. The audit report(s) will be made available to UDOT, FHWA/FTA and other appropriate agencies, as requested.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: TPO/AOG ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COSTS: $44,406

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B. LONG RANGE PLANNING OBJECTIVE:

Update the current Dixie MPO Regional Transportation Plan (2015-2040) to the new statewide planning horizons (2020-2050)

Coordinate corridor preservation activities with the Washington County COG

Identify transportation problems/solutions via a systems approach

Involve MPO partner agencies and the public in Long Range Planning processes ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

A revised Dixie MPO Regional Transportation Plan (2020-2050)

Update traffic projections and alternative solutions for the transportation network

Updated projections for population, demographic, and environmental data sets

Ongoing coordination with Washington County regarding COG financing tools, as established, to help meet unmet transportation needs, especially corridor preservation

Draft and Compile various concept reports

Conduct various corridor studies

Assist in updating MPO partner agency transportation plans

Assist in updating regional transit plans BACKGROUND:

The MPO will continue to build on a performance based planning process linking quality of life, economic development, and environmental quality in multi-modal transportation planning for Washington County. Staff will continue to educate and encourage local governments to be assertive in adopting available local funding options, including options enabled by state legislation, which would benefit the overall transportation systems in Washington County.

MPO staff will continue improving the Travel Demand Model as new data becomes available. The TDM will continue to be available on the MPO Web site, via CD, or other electronic means.

Continue efforts with technical and executive groups to link planning and NEPA into the statewide and metropolitan planning process, involving transportation and resource agencies.

WORK STATEMENT: Data Sets TPO staff will continue to update social-economic and environmental data

sets for use in the planning process, including environmental justice factors. TPO staff will prepare planning data, displays, maps, household travel data, and land use information.

County GIS Continue to work with County GIS staff, member cities, and the AOG in

updating transportation plans and general land use plans.

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LRP Update planning data and information for the Dixie MPO Regional

Transportation Plan (2020-2050), based on census and other appropriate information. Conduct RTP amendment to account for inflow of local, state or federal funding and project completion. Coordinate with UDOT and other Utah MPO’s for the year 2050 Unified Transportation Plan.

TDM Support the continued maintenance of the Statewide Travel Demand

Model, the Washington County Urbanizing Area interface, the Washington County Travel Demand Model, the Dixie Model TAZ and Socio-economic adjustments. Develop traffic projections consistent with short-term local needs and Long Range Planning needs.

Corridor Studies Coordinate and partner with UDOT, MPO cities, and other agencies in

commissioning corridor studies on roads of regional significance. Link NEPA MPO and AOG staff will continue to involve resource stakeholders in all

transportation corridor and project planning studies. County-wide Planning DTPO staff will continue to coordinate with the Five County AOG,

Washington County and member city staffs in master planning efforts including identifying and utilizing local funding options, enabled by the Washington County COG.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: TPO and AOG LONG RANGE PLANNING COSTS: $177,625 C. SHORT RANGE PLANNING OBJECTIVE:

Support Transportation Corridors of Regional Significance with agreements, plans, functional class designation, local master transportation plans, and development design efforts

Enhance transit/bicycle/pedestrian transportation plans within the MPO area Represent Dixie MPO perspectives on various State and Regional planning committees Emphasize “traffic safety” and safety factors in the planning process Improve mobility options for aging population, low income households, and commuters Coordinate with the AOG’s Mobility Management activities Manage commuter transit and bicycle/pedestrian planning, including the

transition/expansion of a regional transit program, BRT corridor preservation, and exploration of a St. George to Springdale transit line

Develop/compare Traffic Demand Model scenarios Implement Intelligent Transportation System Architecture Study recommendations, as

needed and affordable

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ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

Successful grant proposals. Obtain additional funds to advance various Short-Range projects – including federal grants, state grants, local grants, and other funding sources.

Inter-local agreements for corridor preservation, action plans, and partnerships Updated Transit Development Plan (TDP) Continued coordination with UDOT to update roadway functional classifications Revised area Safety Plan to include lists of short- and long-term improvement needs Coordination of human service transportation needs, implementation tools and plan

updates BACKGROUND:

Using UDOT’s corridor protection plan and policies as guide, including access management procedures, the MPO will continue to encourage local project sponsors to complete their access management plans so that MPO coordination efforts to access the State’s corridor protection program and revolving loan program will be timely and effective.

The Dixie MPO staff continues to coordinate with The City of St. George with regard to Federal Transit funding for long- and short-range planning. Coordination with additional MPO partners is anticipated as transit services expand to serve additional cities. UDOT, in cooperation with the Dixie MPO and local officials prepared an ITS plan for the Dixie Area. This plan will continue to be reviewed and implemented when feasible. Also, the MPO updated an ITS Architecture Plan in FY2017 to guide the use STP programming for ITS projects throughout the MPO. The State Division of Air Quality is currently conducting non-regulatory monitoring in the Dixie area. A proposed Air Quality Protection Plan outlines volunteer strategies for local governments, citizens and business to use in preserving and protecting the quality of the air shed and thereby meeting community health standards while making transportation infrastructure improvements. The proposed plan will be implemented as necessary under direction of DAQ based on results of the local monitoring. Currently, data show no exceedance of regulated pollutants in Washington County; however, Ozone levels are approaching regulated limits in surrounding national parks and must continue to be monitored.

WORK STATEMENT: Transit Continue to inform policy makers on the benefits and costs of expanded transit

services and accessibility together with MPO Partner communities. Issues Identify and implement strategies to advance projects, as identified in local

pedestrian/bicycle, bridge replacement, and transit plans, working in cooperation with Washington County, UDOT Local Governments Projects office, SunTran and other transit providers within the region.

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Safety Review existing safety/accident data and feasibility of expanding data source in region. Provide regional outreach of the “Zero Fatalities” program. Play a leadership role in conducting a Safety Study for the Dixie MPO area.

ITS Update the Dixie area ITS Plan and Dixie Regional Architecture Plan with priority

recommendations. Coordinate with local partners to improve capacity, traffic flow and safety of users. Coordinate with UDOT in management of the Dixie area ITS Communications Plan.

Corridors Continue involvement in steering and stake holder meetings for the Bluff Street

corridor, Sunset Boulevard, Mall Drive, I-15 MP 8-10, Purgatory Road, Southern Parkway, Old Highway 91, I-15 Exit 11, and other projects.

State Committees The Dixie MPO representatives to the State Corridor Preservation, Traffic

Management, Safety Leadership Team, Performance Measurement Committee, advisory to the State Transportation Commission, will assist the TPO in the preparation of plans or strategies for DTEC adoption to assist in achieving the objectives and goals of the Dixie MPO, and ultimately enhancing the local transportation systems.

Air Protection Coordinate and cooperate with area partners and stakeholders in implementing

Air Quality Protection Plan elements as necessary. Cooperate with DAQ plans and requirements based on monitoring station results. DTPO staff will keep abreast of proposed tightening of EPA standards and their possible effects on future transportation planning efforts and projects.

Mobility Management Implement the strategies of the Southwest Utah Coordinated Human Service

Public Transportation Plan including: seeking route expansions to under-served areas, expanding the para-transit service area, promoting vanpool services for affordable workforce transportation, building partnerships to leverage funds for public and human service transportation, coordinating outreach and information about available transportation services, and administering a travel training program.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: AOG TPO, MPO, MPO Partner Agencies SHORT RANGE PLANNING COSTS: $143,087 D. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) OBJECTIVE:

Prepare, manage, and coordinate a 5-year program of transportation improvements that

are financially constrained and incorporate a variety of funding sources including PL, STP, Bridge, Federal Transit, Transportation Alternative Program, and Highway Safety Improvement Program.

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Base TIP on the goals/objectives of the long-range transportation plan, including safety, congestion management, air quality, multimodal facilities, etc.

Update and maintain an effective project development process and TIP ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

A three to five-year multi-modal Transportation Improvement Program containing highway, bicycle/pedestrian and transit projects for the region to be updated annually.

Project reports and documentation for all proposed and selected projects. A well coordinated TIP/STIP process between MPO, City, County, State & Federal

Partners that meets intent of federal regulation BACKGROUND:

The Dixie MPO is responsible for managing & defending a fiscally constrained five-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of all highway, bicycle and transit projects in the St. George Urbanized Area. Projects will be selected through a formal needs identification process under the direction of DTAC for system improvements by submitting project concept forms describing the location, type of improvement, and extent of work, etc. The sponsoring agency will prepare cost estimates based on the project concept reports. The cost estimate details the amount of matching funds required by project sponsor(s). Sponsor agency must submit documented minutes of approved, accepted required match of the federal funds needed and that project will maintain design standards as submitted in the Concept Report. If not, the MPO may remove programmed federal funding for that project. Public comments from the annual EXPO, other project open-houses and/or other written concerns submitted are summarized and considered with project proposals. DTAC meets to evaluate projects. If funding is inadequate for the projects submitted, the DTAC will establish priorities until the long-range transportation plan is completed or satisfied. During the past fiscal year UDOT and all MPO’s developed and adopted a TIP/STIP process that more accurately complies with federal regulation. The new process requires any project located in an urbanized area, regardless of funding or sponsorship, be adopted into the MPO TIP prior to STIP action by the State Transportation Commission. The new process maintains the integrity of each policy/commission board decision in their area of jurisdiction.

WORK STATEMENT: Projects All projects requesting SU, PL, TAP, STP or FTA funds (Section 5310, or 5307 or

5309) must be submitted to DTAC by transit or transportation agency representatives for review before being added to the final TIP. The same processes apply for bicycle/pedestrian and bridge projects. If funding is identified for these systems they may be placed into the TIP and STIP following UDOT/MPO ‘modification’ procedures.

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Submission The TIP is prepared and submitted to the Executive Council for approval. All project documentation and criteria for evaluating projects are made available to the Executive Council to facilitate their decision-making. The TIP is advertised for public comments and the public comments received are incorporated into the final document before it is submitted to the state.

The Dixie MPO staff will work with DTAC to update project evaluation criteria that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Dixie MPO. How a project will improve the safety of the existing system or link will carry emphasis in project selection. The staff will also prepare the proposed TIP for approval, the approved TIP for public comment, and the board adopted TIP for inclusion on the STIP.

TIP Development Continue management of a comprehensive inter-modal Transportation

Improvement Program consistent with the Dixie Long Range Plan. TIP encompasses all regionally significant projects planned, including federal, state, and locally funded projects regardless of source of funds. The first four years must be financially constrained-the last two are conceptual only. The TIP will be available under UDOT’s 30-day comment period for public and stakeholder input. The comments summary becomes part of the TIP by reference.

AOG staff will assist in the management of the MPO transportation improvement program, a five year programming of projects, of which the first four are financially constrained and will work with UDOT staff in managing the program via UDOT’s EPM platform.

Short-Range Transit Plan The Transit Development Program will be reviewed for input into the TIP. This

effort will be made early enough in the year to allow for adequate review by the City of St. George Transit Advisory Board as well as by the elected officials. Particular emphasis will be placed on planning for transit capital investments, including maintenance and operating facilities, the replacement of older buses, and the construction of transit amenities. The purposes of these projects will be to reduce operating costs and to meet other goals as identified

Transportation Alternatives Program Dixie MPO staff will also coordinate the consideration of projects for funding

under the Transportation Alternative Program simultaneous to the TIP program. Bicycle Pedestrian Planning MPO staff will continue to coordinate with the Washington County Bicycle

Alliance Group, encouraging plan inclusion in highway design projects and under the Transportation Alternatives Program.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: DTPO, AOG TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COSTS: $34,538 E. SERVICE

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OBJECTIVE:

Provide planning services, data, information, technical support, and assistance to state, regional and local agencies in developing projects, plans, and programs which relate to and provide connectivity to transportation systems

Provide Human Services Transportation Coordination for the MPO area, including the following programs:

o Section 5310: Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program

o Section 5311: Formula Grants for Rural Areas o Section 5307: Formula Grants for Urban Areas

Provide assistance to students, community groups, and the media on information relating to the transportation system within the Dixie MPO Planning Boundary

Represent the Dixie MPO on State, Federal, and Regional committees and task forces

Present information to chambers of commerce, developers and other service clubs and special interest groups on planning products, future investments/projects and why they are needed

ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

Assistance and Information, as requested and/or anticipated Assistance with local transportation planning projects A public informed on transportation and Dixie MPO issues Coordinated regional trails/paths, bridge replacements and enhanced transit service Coordinated Human Services Transportation plan and process Project sponsors that are able to follow environmental and planning processes for

efficient project development Updated and improved web site that is easily located and user friendly

BACKGROUND: The Dixie MPO provides information to state, regional and local agencies as well as to students, community groups, and the media on a regular basis. Recipients of human service transportation funds must certify that projects selected are derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan; and, that the plan was developed through a process that included representatives of public, private non-profit transportation and human service providers; participation by the public; and representatives addressing the needs of persons with disabilities. The MPO has an active web site. Links on that page to local, state and federal partners provide citizens and other agencies with information about Dixie MPO publications, meetings, and other information. Also, Utah State legislation provides employment data for model usage from the Department of Work Force Services directly to MPO’s under a cooperative agreement and at no cost. WORK STATEMENT:

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Assistance & Information Dixie MPO staff will continue to assist state and local agencies in preparing plans

and programs as they relate to the transportation system within the St. George Urbanized Area and the Hurricane Urban Cluster. In addition, the Dixie MPO staff will continue to respond to the needs of students, community groups, and the media by providing information on the transportation systems, through staff-written newspaper articles and other media exposure.

AOG Community and Economic Development staff will provide socio-economic and environmental quality projections and additional GIS support to the TPO and County GIS.

Continue periodic visits with local elected officials and obtain MPO issues on local municipality/county planning agendas. Participate or initiate field trips on the system.

Continue educational presentations to local interest groups, chambers of commerce, service clubs etc, as requested or anticipated as needed by public feedback or staff/partner recommendations.

Human Services Transportation Coordination One of the objectives of the Regional Coordinated Human Service Public

Transportation Plan was to identify projects that can achieve the goals of coordination, reduce duplication and meet identified needs. The current plan, which identifies transportation needs of the mobility-limited population and strategies for implementation was adopted by the Regional Mobility Council in July 2013. This Plan will be reviewed and enhanced in FY2018. Projects to be funded under FTA (Federal Transit Administration) programs 5310 and 5311 must be derived from this plan. Applications for these programs are summarized below:

5310- projects that serve the special needs of seniors and persons with

disabilities beyond traditional public transportation and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation.

5311- projects that support public transportation in rural areas, including job access for low income individuals.

Web Site

Maintain a web page to update the public of the activities, products and goals of the Dixie MPO. The web pages will provide information to the public on the Dixie Transportation Improvement Program (DTIP); the annual UPWP; findings of recent studies; the Long-Range Transportation Plan; an overview of the Dixie MPO, including the Technical Advisory Committee Members (DTAC), and the members, meeting agendas and minutes of the Dixie MPO Executive Council (DTEC).

Committee

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Representation A Dixie MPO partner/representative may represent the organization on standing committees or task forces organized by the Governor, Legislature, or UDOT Director. Participation on these committees will be at the discretion of the Executive Council and the representative agencies will provide non-MPO funding to support the necessary costs. TPO staff will coordinate with agency representatives to ensure information and feedback to the DTAC and DTEC.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: DTPO/ AOG SERVICE COSTS: $74,011 F. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT OBJECTIVE:

Support and host opportunities for public involvement in Transportation Planning

Coordinate media involvement and notification

Coordinate Environmental Justice and Human Service Transportation issues

Coordinate the 2019 Dixie Transportation Expo ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS:

Timely Public Meeting Notices Well attended Public Meetings, Public input and feedback Informed Transportation Decisions that involve consideration of public input Updated MPO Web Site

BACKGROUND: Federal planning regulations require the metropolitan transportation planning process to include a proactive citizen and affected public/private agency involvement process. This includes dissemination of complete information, timely meeting notices, full public access to key decisions, and public involvement in the plan formulation process. Citizen and agency comments to plan proposals are required to be evaluated and appropriate responses to public inputs be made. The Dixie MPO is required to make special efforts to reach interested/affected parties in each local jurisdiction. The regulations require the seeking out and consideration of the needs of those traditionally under-served (low-income and minority households, etc.). In cooperation with other local and state partners and consultants, the 13th annual Dixie Transportation EXPO was held February 6, 2018, at the Dixie Center in St. George, Utah. Over 20 booths were set up to display the transportation planning process underway in Utah’s Dixie from early corridor planning to environmental studies through current construction. Over 680 people attended and many provided valuable input, written and oral. The attendees have been placed into a master contact list and will be provided ongoing feedback through an electronic based coordinated two-way feedback process. It is anticipated the 14th annual event will occur in February 2019. WORK STATEMENT:

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Notices The Dixie MPO will prepare and publish agendas concerning Executive Council

meetings, and public opportunity to comment on the Transportation Improvement Program and Long Range Plan. The notices will inform the public of the location to direct written comments on the agendas, plan and improvement program. The local paper will be given adequate notice to inform citizens of the date, time, and locations of each of these meetings.

Copies of the Transportation Improvement Program and Dixie LRP will be distributed to each city office, the county office, the Washington County Public Library, and the Dixie State College Library, and available on the MPO website: Dixiempo.org.

Environmental Justice Dixie MPO staff will reach out to low income and other under-served populations

including university students and the elderly. Special efforts to inform these under-served populations in regard to public meetings will be conducted in accordance with the Dixie MPO's Public Involvement Process.

Public Meetings The public is welcome at any time to provide input into the planning activities

conducted by the Dixie MPO. A public participation policy previously adopted by the DTAC, needs a revisit and then be advertised for 30-day public comment period, and adopted by the Executive Council during this fiscal year.

The public will be invited to attend a variety of meetings conducted by the Dixie MPO including the monthly TAC, the Executive Council, the long range transportation planning process, elements of the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, the annual Dixie Transportation EXPO, and other meetings, as needed throughout the fiscal year.

In addition, the Dixie MPO staff will be available to make presentations to interested/affected groups and organizations, participate in public radio and TV broadcasts, including updates on State and Federal Stimulus funding, as appropriate.

The Dixie MPO staff will also meet with member jurisdictions to educate

them on the Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and the Short-Range Transit Plan

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Dixie MPO/ AOG PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COSTS: $ 19,736

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DRAFT OF FY 2019 FUNDING SOURCES WORK TASKS PL DMPO Local Match STP Local Match FTA Local Match TOTAL

ADMINISTRATION $ 41,400 $ 3,006 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 44,406

LONG RANGE PLAN $ 84,000 $ 6,100 $ 81,600 $ 5,925 $ - $ 177,625

SHORT RANGE PLAN $ - $ - $ 58,027 $ 4,214 $ 75,373 $ 5,473 $ 143,087

TIP $ 32,200 $ 2,338 $ 34,538

SERVICE $ 69,000 $ 5,011 $ 74,011

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT $ 18,400 $ 1,336 $ 19,736

Contingency $6,597 $ 6,597

Totals $ 245,000 $ 24,388 $ 139,627 $ 10,139 $ 75,373 $ 5,473 $ 500,000

PL DMPO STP FTA Total Budget

Grants $ 245,000 $ 139,627 $ 75,373 $ 500,000

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WORK OBJECTIVES SUMMARY Administration & Program Management

Provide program and financial management, coordination, and control

Coordinate with local, state and federal partners in managing the planning program

Coordinate and direct in-kind support of MPO partners in various planning processes

Enhance technical capacity of the MPO and DTPO

Provide staff support to Advisory Committee and Executive Councils Long Range Planning

Work toward updating the “Vision Dixie” Process along with outside partners

Amend the current Dixie MPO Regional Transportation Plan (2015-2040) as needed

Coordinate corridor preservation activities with the Washington County COG

Identify transportation problems/solutions via a systems approach

Involve MPO partner agencies and the public in Long Range Planning processes Short Range Planning

Support Transportation Corridors of Regional Significance with agreements, plans, functional class designation, local master transportation plans, and development design efforts

Enhance transit/bicycle/pedestrian transportation plans within the MPO area Represent Dixie MPO perspectives on various State and Regional planning committees Emphasize “traffic safety” and safety factors in the planning process Improve mobility options for aging population, low income households, and commuters Coordinate with the AOG’s Mobility Management activities Manage commuter transit and bicycle/pedestrian planning, including the

transition/expansion of a regional transit program, BRT corridor preservation, and exploration of a St. George to Springdale transit line

Develop/compare Traffic Demand Model scenarios Implement Intelligent Transportation System Architecture Study recommendations, as

needed and affordable Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Prepare, manage, and coordinate a 5-year program of transportation improvements that are financially constrained and incorporate a variety of funding sources including PL, STP, Bridge, Federal Transit, Transportation Alternative Program, and Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Base TIP on the goals/objectives of the long-range transportation plan, including safety, congestion management, air quality, multimodal facilities, etc. Update and maintain an effective project development process and TIP

Service to the Region

Provide planning services, data, information, technical support, and assistance to state, regional and local agencies in developing projects, plans, and programs which relate to and provide connectivity to transportation systems

Provide Human Services Transportation Coordination for the MPO area, including the following programs:

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o Section 5310: Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program

o Section 5311: Formula Grants for Rural Areas

Provide assistance to students, community groups, and the media on information relating to the transportation system within the Dixie MPO Planning Boundary

Represent the Dixie MPO on State, Federal, and Regional committees and task forces

Present information to chambers of commerce, developers and other service clubs and special interest groups on planning products, future investments/projects and why they are needed

Public Involvement

Support and host opportunities for public involvement in Transportation Planning

Coordinate media involvement and notification

Coordinate Environmental Justice and Human Service Transportation issues

Coordinate the 2019 Dixie Transportation Expo

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APPENDIX A Dixie MPO Planning Boundary

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APPENDIX B Organizational Chart

Dixie MPO Transportation

Executive Council

Executive Director

(15% FTE)

MPO Director

(100% FTE)

Transportation Program Specialist

(Volunteer)

Transportation Planning Manager

(80% FTE)

Transportation Planner (49% FTE)

Dixie MPO Transportation

Advisory Committee

Town of Leeds218 N. Main Street

Leeds, Utah 84746

Leeds Town would like to formally request funding from the DMPO through the Planning Grant

Project. Our town and the surrounding communities ate growing and need to ensure we have

an adequate plan in place for that growth. The first and most important step, we feel, to

adequately accommodate this growth, is to update our General Plan and create a

Transportation Master Plan (The data gathered from our General Plan is the core information

used to model our transportation system). We are not only seeing growth through additional

residents but also due to additional tourists. We would like to make a plan for the coming years

that our town can adopt and use to help inform and help direct our elected officials.

We have put together a scope of work for this planning project and will need approximately

$71,000 for the entire project and are requesting $35,000 from the DMPO.

Feel free to call me with questions at any time. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

.

Wayne PetersonMayor of Leeds

April 25, 2018

Nite Blake

Alan Roberts

Danielle Stirling

Elliott Sheitman

Dixie Transportation Advisory Committee,

Mayor Town Council

www.leedstown.org

Myron Lee

From: Aithur LeBaron <arthur@cityofhurricane.com>Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:03 AM

To: Myron LeeCc: Curt Hutchings; mike@cityofhurricane.comSubject: Application for DMPO Planning Funds

Follow Up Flag: Follow upFlag Status: Flagged

Myron,

Hurricane City would like to request $30,000 of DMPO Planning Funds to perform a planning study that would help the

City develop, analyze and compare several alignment alternatives for the proposed connection from Hurricane across

the Virgin River to Babylon Road. This is one of the corridors that Mayor Bramall has mentioned on multiple occasions in

DTEC. The City’s master plan shows the connection being an extension of 2800 West, which extends north from the

proposed intersection of the Southern Parkway and SR-9. However, there has not been any conceptual design work

completed to analyze the details of such an effort.

The City is in the midst of updating the Transportation Master Plan. This project, along with development pressure in the

area is spurring the City to identify a defensible corridor on the masterplan. I anticipate that the results of this study

would be very helpful in a future NEPA effort for a future river crossing.

Please let me know the next steps I should take, or more information that you need.

Thanks,

Arthur LeBaron, PE, P15, CFM

City Engineer147 North $70 WestHurricane, UT $4737435-635-2811 x113

arthur@citvofhurricane.com

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