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Des Moines AreaMetropolitan Planning Organ

MPOThe

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008

TRANSPORTATION

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Des Moines AreaMetropolitan PlanningOrganization

Al toona - Ankeny - Bondurant - Carl is le - Clive - Dallas County - Des Moines Grimes - Johnston - Norwalk - Pleasant Hill - Polk City - Urbandale - WarrenCounty - Waukee - West Des Moines - Windsor Heights


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The Federal Fiscal Years 2006 2008

Transportation Improvement Program

2005 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationPlease call (515) 334-0075 to obtain permission for use.

The preparation of this document was financed in part through federal funds

provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal HighwayAdministration, and/or the Federal Transit Administration.


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Table of Contents

Glossary of Acronyms ........................................................................... Page i

Introduction and Procedures ............................................................... Section 1General Information and Guidelines ..................................................... Page 1

Schedule for Solicitation of Project Applications ..................................... Page 3Surface Transportation Program .......................................................... Page 3STP Transportation Enhancement ........................................................ Page 9Amending and Revising the TIP ........................................................... Page 12

Guidelines for STP and STP TE Funding ................................................ Page 13Public Participation Process ................................................................. Page 19

Federal Highway Administration Projects ............................................ Section 2Planning ............................................................................................ Page 1

Surface Transportation Program .......................................................... Page 2STP Transportation Enhancement ........................................................ Page 8Federal Recreational Trails Program ..................................................... Page 11Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program ................................................... Page 12Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation ................................... Page 14Hazard Elimination and Safety Program ................................................ Page 15National Highway Safety ..................................................................... Page 16Interstate Maintenance ....................................................................... Page 17Demonstration Awards ........................................................................ Page 18

Federal Transit Administration Projects .............................................. Section 3Transit Element .................................................................................. Page 1Description of Transit Investments ....................................................... Page 2

Project Location Map ............................................................................ Section 4Project Listing .................................................................................... Page 1

Map .................................................................................................. Page 4Financial Information ........................................................................... Section 5

Finance Federal Highway Administration ............................................... Page 1Finance Federal Transit Administration ................................................. Page 2

Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Project Status Report ..................................Section 6FHWA FFY 2005 Project Status Reports ................................................ Page 1FTA FY 2005 Project Status Reports ..................................................... Page 3

Resolution and Certifications ............................................................... Section 7Resolution ........................................................... .. Page 1FHWA Financial Certification .................................. .. Page 2

FTA Financial Certification ..................................... .. Page 3Committee Representatives................................................... Inside Back Cover


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Glossary of Acronyms

DA: Discretionary Award

FHWA: Federal Highway Administration

FTA: Federal Transit Administration

FFY: Federal Fiscal Year

HBRRP: Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Program

HES: Hazard Elimination and Safety Program

ICAAP: Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program

IDOT: Iowa Department of Transportation

IM: Interstate Maintenance

ISTEA: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (providing newdirector for metropolitan planning organizations across USA)

MPO: Metropolitan Planning Organization

MTA: Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority

MTPC: Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee

NHS: National Highway System

PL: Planning Funds

STIP: State Transportation Improvement Program

STP: Surface Transportation Program (federal allocation of money fortransportation projects)

STP TE: STP Transportation Enhancement (purpose is to fund projects or programsrelated to transportation that will enhance the environment, scenicor cultural quality of a site or area)

TE: Transportation Enhancement

TEA-21: Transportation Equity Act for the 21st

Century (high priority funding)

TIP: Transportation Improvement Program

TTC: MPO Transportation Technical Committee (analyzes and ranks projectseligible for STP funds, gives guidance to MPO, providesrecommendations to MPO)


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SECTION 1

Introductions and Procedures


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Federal Fiscal Years 20062008 Transportation Improvement Program Section 1, Page 1Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Introduction

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves as the Des Moines metropolitanareas long-range transportation planning body. The Des Moines Area MPO includes fifteen membercities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill,

Polk City, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights; one associate, non-voting, city:

Cumming; and includes unincorporated portions of four member counties: Dallas County, MadisonCounty, Polk County, and Warren County. The Des Moines Area MPO carries out its transportationplanning responsibilities in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and theDes Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).

Des Moines Area MPO membership and voting privilege is open to local governments wholly or partiallywithin the Des Moines Area MPOs Planning Area. Both cities and counties possessing a thresholdpopulation of 1,500 may be Des Moines Area MPO members. The Iowa DOT, the MTA, the Des MoinesInternational Airport (DMIA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal TransitAdministration (FTA) serve as non-voting, advisory representatives on the Des Moines Area MPO.

The Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is an annually updated list offederal fund eligible transportation projects to begin during the next three federal fiscal years in the Des

Moines Area MPOs Planning Area. State Transit Assistance (STA) and State Transportation Enhancement(State TE) funds are the only type of state funding shown in the TIP.

Projects programmed in the first federal fiscal year (FFY 2006) are referred to as the Annual Element.Projects for the entire three years (FFY 2006-2008) are listed together by FFY and funding program.Funding programs included in the Section 2, Federal Highway Administration Projects, include projectsthat are eligible to receive the following types of funding: Planning funds, Surface TransportationProgram (STP) funds, STP Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) funds, Federal Recreational Trailsfunds, Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program funds, Highway Bridge Replacement and RehabilitationProgram funds, Hazard Elimination and Safety Program funds, National Highway Safety funds, Interstate

Maintenance funds, and Demonstration Award funds. Transit funding programs are included in Section 3Federal Transit Administration Projects.

General Information and Guidelines for the Surface Transportation Program and SurfaceTransportation Program Transportation Enhancement Process

Passage of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) provided a newdirection for metropolitan planning organizations across the United States of America. Passage of theTransportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1997 strengthened this new direction formetropolitan planning organizations. The legislation allows metropolitan planning organizations moreflexibility in prioritizing surface transportation projects. This flexibility is especially shown through theSurface Transportation Program (STP) and STP Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) funding process.

With passage of the ISTEA legislation, the Des Moines Area MPO began developing a process ofdetermining eligibility, analyzing, and ranking proposed transportation system improvement projectsseeking funding from the Des Moines Area MPO with the newly authorized STP and STP TE funds. The

Des Moines Area MPO has worked to develop an objective methodology for selecting projects to awardfunding, utilizing specific criteria to measure a number of performance indicators to rank projects in eachof the five STP categories. The method utilizes accepted engineering techniques for measuring projectneed and benefit. The Des Moines Area MPO also developed criteria to rank the STP TE projects, dividingsuch projects into one of three categories. By the nature of STP TE projects, this ranking process is lesstechnical and more subjective than the STP project ranking process. Each project that falls within aspecific STP and STP TE category is evaluated on a 100 point scoring system. The Des Moines Area MPOonly considers projects for funding that receive 50 points or more from the project evaluation stage.


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The Des Moines Area MPOs Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), through its EngineeringSubcommittee, is responsible for all STP project evaluations. The MPO TTC Planning Subcommittee,along with Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee, is responsible for the STP TE project evaluations. The

MPO TTC Planning Subcommittee specifically is responsible for the STP TE historic preservation and thescenic/environmental project categories. The Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee is responsible forthe STP TE pedestrian way and trail facilities project category.

Initially, the respective subcommittees, along with the Des Moines Area MPO staff, review projectapplications against the criteria and assign points to each project based on this review. After theirrespective review of applications, the MPO TTC Engineering Subcommittee, the MPO TTC PlanningSubcommittee, and the Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee, forward their project review results tothe MPO TTC for review on the project applications to go forward in the STP/STP TE project fundingevaluation process. The MPO TTCs reviewed list of projects goes to the Des Moines Area MPOs STPFunding Subcommittee. The STP Funding Subcommittee holds a meeting at which those projectapplicants with projects that score 50 points or more in the technical evaluation have the opportunity tomake a brief presentation to the STP Funding Subcommittee. In a subsequent meeting, the Des MoinesArea MPO STP Funding Subcommittee convenes to allocate the annual amount of STP and STP TE fundsto selected projects. The STP Funding Subcommittee forwards that list of selected and recommendedprojects to receive STP and STP TE funds on to the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee and to

the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO ultimately approves those STP and STP TEprojects for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program.

The Des Moines Area MPOs STP and STP TE funding process is outlined in the Guidelines for SurfaceTransportation Program and Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement Funding(Guidelines), which are included in Section 1, and begin on page 12. The Guidelines, adopted by the DesMoines Area MPO and amended as necessary, detail the process for most STP and STP TE fundingrelated issues.


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Schedule for Solicitation of Project Applications and Evaluation

August 2005 Newsletter Release: Information about Des Moines Area MPO STP and STP TEprograms and schedule of important dates.

September 2005 Workshop for public and prospective applicants at 3 p.m. in the Swartz Room ofthe Des Moines Botanical Center.

September 9, 2005 Letter of Intent Deadline: STP and STP TE project sponsors will submit a Letterof Intent describing the general scope of the project and an estimated cost andfunding breakdown. The Des Moines Area MPO staff [MPO TTC Engineering andPlanning Subcommittees] will use the one or two page letter of intent todetermine project eligibility and the appropriate funding category. The DesMoines Area MPO staff will send an application packet and other materials to thesponsors with eligible projects.

September 30, 2005 Applications will be available and sent to eligible project sponsors. Applicationsmay be obtained by mail or downloaded from the Des Moines Area MPO website: www.dmampo.org.

October 28, 2005 STP and STP TE Application Deadline.

November 2005 Project evaluation and scoring by Des Moines Area MPO staff and the Des MoinesArea MPO TTC Engineering and Planning Subcommittees.

December 29, 2005* Des Moines Area MPO STP Funding Subcommittee STP Workshop: Applicantsgiven opportunity to present projects.

January 6, 2006* Des Moines Area MPO STP Funding Subcommittee develops recommendation forSTP and STP TE funding.

February 2006 Draft Transportation Improvement Program with projects recommended forfunding to Des Moines Area MPO TTC and MPO for discussion.

March 2006 Draft Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC andMPO for action. Public comment period and public meeting held.

April 1, 2006 Draft FFY Transportation Improvement Program to Iowa DOT.

June 2006 Final Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC andMPO for discussion.

July 2006 Final Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC andMPO for action. Public comment period and public meetings held.

August 1, 2006 Final Transportation Improvement Program to Iowa DOT.

*All dates are tentative and subject to change

Surface Transportation Program

The intent of STP is to aid public road jurisdiction with funding for any road or bridge projects on thefederal aid system, which includes all federal functional class routs except local and rural minor collectors.STP is also intended to provide funding for transit capital improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities,

and regional transportation planning activities.

A proposed project, to be eligible to apply for Des Moines Area MPO STP funding, must be includedwithin or consistent with the Des Moines Area MPOs current adopted long-range transportation plan.Roads must be on the federal-aid system and bridges must be on the federal-aid system. The federal-aidsystem contains all roadways classified as collector or higher under the Federal Functional Classification


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System. Bicycle/pedestrian facilities must be on the Des Moines Area MPOs adopted bicycle andpedestrian facilities plan.

All projects applying to the Des Moines Area MPO for STP funding must have a sponsor. Any publicagency with public road jurisdiction, public transit responsibilities, or transportation planning

responsibilities are eligible to request funding. In the Des Moines Area MPO Area, a sponsor may be one

of the Des Moines Area MPOs member governments, the Des Moines MTA, or the Iowa DOT.

The Des Moines Area MPO sets a maximum funding award amount of 80 percent in STP or STP TEfunding of an individual projects total cost. The project sponsor must provide at least 20 percent of thetotal project cost through non-federal funds. All projects that receive STP funds must follow the SpecialProject Requirements outlined in the Iowa DOTs Funding Guide, under the Federal SurfaceTransportation Programsection.

Applications are due on or before 4:30 p.m. on the date specified by the Des Moines Area MPO.Applications received after this date will be considered ineligible for STP or STP TE funding. TheGuidelines allow for granting of exceptions and exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the DesMoines Area MPO Executive Director, only if the Executive Director is contacted before the establisheddeadline and provided with a reasonable explanation for the delay in submitting the project application.

The Des Moines Area MPO has four categories for STP projects:

1. Major Construction. This category has two divisions:Major Construction-Existing - is for projects adding capacity for a significantlength of an existing street or highway, or adding lanes to an existing bridge.

Major Construction-New - is for projects creating a new facility on a newalignment, including new interchanges, or bridge replacement.

2. Minor Construction. This category is for projects providing spot improvements, such asarterial intersection channelization and signalization, bridge improvements, or railroadcrossing signal improvements.

3. Preservation. This category is for projects that maintain or preserve the existing highwayand street infrastructure, such as pavement resurfacing, pavement replacement, andbridge restoration.

4. Alternative Transportation. This category is for project improvements other than forsingle occupant vehicle (SOV) use, such as pedestrian ways and trails, public

transportation systems, multi-modal facilities, and carpool/vanpool, and other multiple-occupancy vehicle programs.


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Major Construction Scoring Criteria

Criteria Existing New Points

1. Level of Service Before & AfterConstruction (Facility & Corridor)

25 20

LOS Existing NewC 0 20D 15 14

E 20 6F 25 0

2. Facility Continuity - 20

Ratio of miles with facility constructed over mileswithout being constructed.

Ratio.20 - .45 20.46 - .65 15.66 - .85 10.86 - 1.05 51.06 + 0

3. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis 20 -

Awarded for existing construction using b/c ratio.B/C Ratio.80 + 20.60 - .79 15

.40 - .59 10

.20 - .39 50 - .19 0

4. Projected Future Traffic Volumes(ADT)

10 15 One point for every 3,000 ADT for Horizon Yearvolumes.

5. Functional Classification 15 15Principal Arterials 15Minor Arterials 10Major Collector 5Minor Collector 0

6. Existing Structure Condition 20 -

Pavement Management System Analysis:Excellent 0Good 5

Fair 15Poor 20

7. Network Parameter (Vehicle Hoursof Travel)

- 20

Calculate the reduction in Vehicle Hours of Travel600 Hours + 20450 - 599 15300 - 499 10150 - 299 5

0 - 149 0

8. Other Funds 10 10

Local match 60.1% - 70% 10Local match 50.1% - 60% 8Local match 40.1% - 50% 6Local match 30.1% - 40% 4Local match 20.1% - 30% 2Local match 0% - 20% 0

Total 100 100


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Minor Construction Scoring Criteria

CriteriaTotal

Points Breakdown of Points

1. Crashes 20

Based on the list of highway crash location candidatescompiled by the Iowa DOT staff.

Projects ranked 1 - 200 20Projects ranked 201 - 500 17Projects ranked 501 - 1000 14Projects ranked 1001 - 1500 10Projects ranked 1501 - 2000 7Projects ranked 2001 - 2500 4Projects ranked 2501+ 0

2. Existing Level of Service (LOS) orDelay

30

Points based on existing LOS. Points are assigned asfollows:LOSA - B 0

C 0-5D 10-25E 30

3. Total Volumes 10

Using the current ADT (Average Daily Traffic):

40,001 + 1030,001 - 40,000 820,001 - 30,000 610,001 - 20,000 4

0 - 10,000 2

4. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis 15

B/C Ratio1 - 1.5 3

1.51 - 2.0 62.01 - 2.5 92.51 - 3.0 123.01+ 15

5. Improved LOS or Delay 15

Points are based on the difference in delay time fromexisting to improved condition.Delay/Vehicle (Seconds)25.0 + 1520.0 - 24.9 1215.0 - 19.9 910.0 - 14.9 6

5.0 - 9.9 3< 5.0 0

6. Other Funds 10

Local match 60.1% or higher 10Local match 50.1% - 60% 8Local match 40.1% - 50% 6Local match 30.1% - 40% 4Local match 20.1% - 30% 2Local match 0% - 20% 0

Total 100


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Preservation Scoring Criteria

CriteriaTotal

PointsBreakdown of Points

1. Surface Condition 45

Pavement Management System Analysis:Excellent 0

Good 15Fair 30Poor 45

2. Existing Traffic Volumes - ADT 20

Using the current ADT:20,001+ 2015,000 - 20,000 1610,000 - 14,999 85,000 - 9,999 4

< 5,000 2

3. Functional Classification 20

Principal Arterials 20Minor Arterials 15Collectors and Major Collectors 5Minor Collectors and Locals 0

4. Other Funds 15

Local match 60.1% - 70% 15Local match 50.1% - 60% 12Local match 40.1% - 50% 9Local match 30.1% - 40% 6Local match 20.1% - 30% 3Local match 0% - 20% 0

Total 100


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Federal Fiscal Years 2006 2008 Transportation Improvement Program Section 1, Page 8Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Alternative Transportation Scoring Criteria

CriteriaTotal

PointsBreakdown of Points

1. Congestion Reduction 25

Measures the number of person hours removed fromthe roadway per year. Range is as follows:

60,000 + 2540,000 - 59,999 2020,000 - 39,999 15

0 - 19,999 0

2. Air Quality Benefit 25

Measures the number of grams of carbon monoxideremoved from the air per day. Range is as follows:150,000 + 25100,000 - 149,999 2050,000 - 99,999 15

0 - 49,999 0

3. Mode Efficiency 20

Measures the fuel efficiency of each mode. Range, ingallons of fuel saved per day, is as follows:601 + 20451 - 600 15

301 - 450 10151 - 300 5

0 - 150 0

4. Benefit/Cost Analysis 20

Performs a benefit/cost analysis based on passengermiles traveled. The range is as follows:5.0 + 204.0 - 4.99 163.0 - 3.99 122.0 - 2.99 81.0 - 1.99 4

< 1.0 0

5. Other Funds10

Local match 60.1% - 70% 10Local match 50.1% - 60% 8Local match 40.1% - 50% 6

Local match 30.1% - 40% 4Local match 20.1% - 30% 2Local match 0% - 20% 0

Total 100


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Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement

The MPO follows the guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the administration ofthe Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) project selection. The FHWAhas prepared a document, Guidance for Transportation Enhancement Activities, 23. U.S.C. and TEA-21,

which may be publicly accessed at the web site: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/guidance.htm.

The purpose of the STP TE process is to fund the projects or programs related to transportation that willenhance the environmental, scenic, or cultural quality of a site or an area. A STP TE project includes anyproject that qualifies in one of the twelve categories:

1. Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles;2. Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists;3. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;4. Scenic or historic highway programs (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities);5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification;6. Historic preservation;7. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including

historic railroad facilities and canals);

8. Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof forpedestrian or bicycle trails);

9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising;10. Archeological planning and research;11. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-

caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity;

12. Establishment of transportation museums.The Des Moines Area MPO groups these twelve (12) eligible activities into three categories as follows:

1. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities: Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles; and provision ofsafety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; preservation of abandoned railwaycorridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails).

2. Historic Preservation: Acquisition of historic sites; historic highway programs (including provisionof tourist and welcome center facilities); historic preservation; rehabilitation and operation ofhistoric transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including historic railroad facilities andcanals); archeological planning and research; and establishment of transportation museums.

3. Scenic/Environmental: Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic sites; scenic highwayprograms (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); landscaping and otherscenic beautification; control and removal of outdoor advertising; environmental mitigation toaddress water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while

maintaining habitat connectivity.


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The list of qualifying activities is intended to be exclusive, not illustrative. ONLY those activities listed areeligible STP TE activities. Enhancement measures in the activities listed, which go beyond what iscustomarily provided as environmental mitigation, are considered as transportation enhancements. STP

TE projects are non-motorized transportation-related activities.

The focus is on the clear and credible description of how the proposed STP TE project relates to the

surface transportation system. Several questions should be asked:

1. In what way(s) is the project related to surface transportation through present or past use asa transportation resource?

2. Is there a direct connection to a person or event nationally significant in the development ofsurface transportation?

3. What is the extent of the relationship(s) to surface transportation?4. What groups and individuals are affected by the relationship(s)?5. When did the relationship(s) start and end or does the relationship(s) continue?6. Is a relationship substantial enough to justify the investment of transportation funds?

The STP TE guidance states that proximity to a transportation facility alone is NOT sufficient to establisha relationship.

The following application types generally have been considered ineligible by the FHWA, in cooperationwith the Iowa Department of Transportation.

1. Surfacing or resurfacing of existing roads or construction of new roads;2. Construction of surfacing of parking lots (unless trailhead parking lot);3. Construction of low water crossings on roads;4. Picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills (unless directly related to a trailhead);5. Construction of new buildings (unless they are rest rooms or trailhead shelters in conjunction

with trails that will accommodate bikes or pedestrians);

6. Mitigation or NEPA Section 106 documentation of a bridge replacement;7. Applications without a public sponsor (city, state, or county agency);8. Historic applications where the facility or structure is not eligible for the National Register of

Historic Places (please review with the State Historic Preservation Office, SHPO);

9. Historic preservation activities, which do not demonstrate some significant historic connectionwith transportation system;

10.Normal environmental mitigation work.The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) retained 50 percent of the STP TE funds and isprogramming those funds for Statewide STP TE projects. The other 50 percent of the STP TE funds goto MPOs and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPAs).

A STP TE project may be developed in cooperation with other local jurisdictions, or public/privateagencies, but the project must be sponsored and submitted to the Des Moines Area MPO by a membergovernment. The STP TE funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, with the maximum amount ofthe federal funding of 80 percent of the eligible activities, and with the sponsoring government or agencyproviding at least 20 percent of the total eligible costs.


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The Des Moines Area MPO uses the following criteria to score the STP TE projects based on the threeeligible categories.

Historic Preservation Criteria Score (1 5) Weight Factor Final Score

Relationship to surface transportation system 5 5 25Level of significant/quality of resource. 5 4 20

Level of Threat 5 3 15Tourism and economic development potential. 5 1 5Multiple use potential. 5 3 15

Available local funds. 5 3 15Relationship to historic district or local plans. 5 1 5

Total Project Score 100

Score Levels (1 low 5 high/excellent)

All Historic Preservation projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria. The scoreof (1 5) for each criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The totalproject score is the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum)

Scenic/ Environmental Criteria Score (1 5) Weight Factor Final Score

Relationship to surface transportation 5 5 25Quality of project 5 3 15Public demand 5 2 10Relationship to other proposed or existing projects 5 3 15Urgency of proposed action 5 1 5Multiple benefits to be provided 5 3 15

Available local funds 5 3 15



All Scenic projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria. The score of (1 5) for

each criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The total project scoreis the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum)

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Criteria Score (1 5) Weight Factor Final Score

Project on MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities -- -- --Previously received MPO STP TE funds under thiscategory. Previously received MPO STP TE fundsunder the other categories

-- -- --

Local Support 5 2 10Multipurpose aspects. 5 3 15Financial plan 5 3 15Quality/significance of the site. 5 3 15Need for the project. 5 2 10Status of the facility right-of-way. 5 1 5Urgency of the implementation of the project. 5 1 5Impact to tourism and economic development. 5 1 5

Facility Category Scoring: Connection,Development, Extension, Upgrade, or Combination

20 -- 20




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All Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria,except for the Facility Category Scoring, which has maximum score of 20 points. The score of (1 5) foreach criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The total project score

is the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum)

Amending and Revising the Transportation Improvement Program

The Des Moines Area MPO staff considers the following criteria when amending and revising theTransportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Des Moines Area MPO staff believes these criteria to beconsistent with all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)requirements.

Proposed changes to the Des Moines Area MPO TIP are considered amendments if they meet any ofthe following criteria:

A project is added to the TIP in any fiscal year; The federal funds are increased by 20% or more of the original amount; or There is a major change in scope; for STP projects, a major change in scope is subject to the

review of the STP Funding Subcommittee.

If the Des Moines Area MPO staff considers a change to the TIP to be an amendment, the Des MoinesArea MPO will need to approve the requested change and will need to follow the Public ParticipationProcess, as included in Section 1, beginning on Page 22. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will schedule aTIP Public Meeting on a date before the Des Moines Area MPO meeting at which the Des Moines AreaMPO will be taking action on a proposed amendment. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will issue anannouncement of the TIP Public Meeting a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled publicinput meeting. If the Des Moines Area MPO approves the TIP amendment, the Des Moines Area MPOstaff then will notify the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and FHWA or FTA requestingthat the Iowa DOT incorporate the amendment into the Iowa DOTs Statewide TIP. Generally, TIPamendments will take a minimum of sixty (60) days to complete.

Proposed changes to the Des Moines Area MPO TIP to be considered revisions if the proposed changesdo not meet any of the amendment criteria. Revisions often include the following types of changes:

A project is moved between fiscal years in the approved TIP; The total project cost is lowered; A projects federal funding source has changed; Minor changes in scope; or, Minor changes (less than 20%) to the federally funded portion of the project.

If the Des Moines Area MPO staff considers a change to the TIP to be a revision, the Des Moines AreaMPO staff will handle the revision administratively. Following a thorough review of a proposed revision,the Des Moines Area MPO staff will process the revision by notifying the Iowa DOT and FHWA or FTA ofthe revision, so the change(s) will be incorporated into the Iowa DOTs Statewide TIP. The Des MoinesArea MPO staff will notify the Des Moines Area MPO and Des Moines Area MPO TTC representatives of allTIP revisions through Informational Items on their monthly meeting agendas.


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DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

GUIDELINES FOR

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

AND

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDING

Approved September 16, 1999Amended May 18, 2000Amended July 19, 2001

Amended January 17, 2002

Amended October 16, 2003

Eligibility

1. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), whenconsidering project requests for Surface Transportation Program (STP) orSTP Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds, shall place primary

emphasis upon metropolitan-wide transportation system improvementneeds as identified in the MPOs Horizon Year Metropolitan

Transportation Plan, and how those needs impact the movement ofpeople and goods throughout this metropolitan area and how therequested project will have potential benefit and potential impact on allcommunities in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The MPO shall givefirst consideration to funding regionally significant transportation projectsin the Plan.

2. All projects applying for MPO STP or STP TE funding must be sponsoredby one or more of the sixteen MPO member governments, the IowaDepartment of Transportation, or the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit

Authority. Other entities are eligible only with co-sponsorship by one ofthe organizations listed above. When applying for STP or STP TE fundsa sponsor must submit a resolution from that sponsors council, board ofsupervisors, or similar governing body, guaranteeing the local funds forthe STP match and authorizing the project.

Funding

Funding of projects with STP or STP TE funds for inclusion in the MPOs Transportation ImprovementProgram (TIP) shall be based on the following criteria:

1. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) annually allocatesSTP and STP TE funds to the MPO.

2. The MPO shall identify and shall consider all proposed project fundingsources available when considering project funding requests for MPOSTP or STP TE funds for a projects implementation.

3. Any special planning activities will be paid for from funds generated byMPO member government assessments. The MPO will not set aside STPor STP TE funds for funding planning related activities.


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4. Jurisdictions undertaking STP projects must bear the initial expendituresof the project, and receive reimbursement for eligible expenditures, asdefined by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The agreement with

the Iowa Department of Transportation provides for reimbursement ofup to 80 percent of the project cost, or a set amount, whichever is less.Design and engineering costs are generally incurred in the early stages

of a project.5. For roadway and Transportation Enhancement projects, the amount of

funds expended for work other than direct construction and right-of-wayacquisition costs must be covered by the amount of the contribution oflocal funds. Federal regulations generally require a minimum local matchof 20 percent of the total project cost.

6. Each application for STP funding must include a detailed breakdown ofprojected costs, including a summary of projected costs for work otherthan construction and right-of-way.

7. Funding within the various STP and STP TE project categories shall bebased on the following percentages of the MPOs annual STP and STP TEfunds amount, as follows:

STP:Major construction 50 to 75%Minor construction 5 to 15%Preservation 5 to 15%Alternative transportation 5 to 15%

STP TE:Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities 33%Scenic/Environmental 33%Historic Preservation 33%

If an insufficient number of qualified STP projects have been submitted

that would use all funding for a particular STP project category, the MPO

then may allocate the remaining funds from that STP category to anyother project category.

8. STP funds shall be allocated to an individual project for a specific fiscalyear in the TIP. For projects extending over multiple years forimplementation, funds may be allocated to each of the necessary fiscalyears within the TIP to complete the requested project.

9. If the total amount of STP or STP TE funds received by the MPO for anygiven fiscal year is less than the total amount of STP or STP TE fundsallocated by the MPO for that fiscal year, then the MPO shall re-evaluateall of the projects funded for that fiscal year and reallocate STP and STPTE funds to those projects based upon the total amount of STP and STPTE funds actually available for that fiscal year, giving consideration to the

higher ranking projects.

10. The MPO shall fund a project not to exceed the STP or STP TE grant

amount awarded, or the percentage of the awarded project cost, whichever is less, except for Contingency Fund procedures. Any STP or STPTE funds returned to the MPO for this reason shall be included in theMPOs next fiscal year STP or STP TE funding allocation.


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Project Priority Ranking

1. A new priority ranking shall be established prior to the annualdevelopment of the MPOs TIP, to re-rank projects previously submitted,but not approved, for STP or STP TE funding, as well as any projectsrequesting STP or STP TE funding consideration for the first time.

2. Prior to review of new projects to be considered for STP or STP TEfunding, the MPO shall determine the status of all prior commitments.All projects previously approved and for which some part of STP or STPTE funds have been obligated shall receive priority consideration forfuture funding, except if reasonable progress to completion is not

maintained as determined by the MPO. However, the MPO may reduceor eliminate multi-year funding commitments in response to revenueshortfalls, reductions in its STP or STP TE allocation, or new priorities.

3. The MPOs Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) and MPO staffshall submit to the MPO a technical ranking of individual project requestsfor MPO STP or STP TE funding assistance. The TTCs and staffsrecommendations for individual projects shall be used by the MPO in the

MPOs decision-making process for assigning STP and STP TE funds torequesting transportation improvement projects. The TTCs and staffs

recommendations shall be based on their professional and technicalexpertise.

4. Once the MPO has selected projects for funding based on the MPOscurrent guidelines, the MPO Executive Director shall forward a letter tothe MPO STP and STP TE funds recipient outlining the stipulationsassociated with acceptance of the MPOs funds, including the need forthe recipient to submit a project concept statement within one year ofthe MPO STP or STP TE funding award and that the recipient needs toprovide the MPO Executive Director a semi-annual report on the status

of and the progress on the project which will be shared with the MPO.

5. When a jurisdiction changes the scope of a project, after funds areawarded by the MPO, the project must be reviewed again by the TTCand the MPO STP Funding Subcommittee to determine whether thechange in project scope would have materially changed the originalprioritization ranking. Based on that determination, the Subcommitteewill make a recommendation to the MPO Executive Committee, up to andincluding the withdrawal of MPO approval for STP funding for theproject. This is the same process that may occur when a project doesnot make appropriate, scheduled progress leading to recapture andreallocation of future funds previously designated for the project. TheMPO Executive Committee will, after due consideration, make arecommendation to the full MPO for a final decision. Immaterial changesthat would not affect the original scoring of a project previously ranked

and approved for MPO funding may be permitted in the sound discretionof the MPO Executive Director.

Funding for Large, Multi-Year ProjectsFunding of large, multi-year projects with major construction category STP funds for inclusion in theMPOs Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be based on the following criteria:


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1. Any Des Moines Area MPO member government or participating agencyawarded Surface Transportation Program funding through the DesMoines Area MPO must begin to use those Surface Transportation

Program funds in the original year programmed;

2. In its annual selection of Surface Transportation Program projects, theDes Moines Area MPO may dedicate an amount not to exceed fifty

percent (50%) of the Major Construction project category funds to multi-year projects;

3. For an individual, multi-year project, the Des Moines Area MPO mayguarantee funding for no more than three consecutive years. In theevent the annual apportionment of funds is lower than expected at thetime of programming, a percentage of the Major Construction categorymay be guaranteed. In the event the annual apportionment of funds isas expected or higher than was expected at the time of programming,then a set amount would be guaranteed;

4. If a project applicant anticipates the project continuing beyond the initialthree years of guaranteed funding, and anticipates seeking additionalfunding through the Des Moines Area MPO, the project applicant would

have the ability to submit a new project funding application to the DesMoines Area MPO, and would need to go through the Des Moines AreaMPOs project prioritization process to seek project funding beyond theinitial three-year period; and

5. The Surface Transportation Program Funding Subcommittee has theability to recommend funding for a period that exceeds a three-yearlimitation for a project that the subcommittee considers of extraordinaryregional significance.

Additional Fund Availability

In the event that STP or STP TE funds become available, which were previously awarded to

transportation projects, become available through the reduction of the reserve amount, orbecome available by an increase in a particular fiscal years obligation limit, the following stepswill be followed, in order, until the situation is sufficiently resolved.

For STP Funds:1. Additional funds will be offered to those projects which were awarded

funds through the Project Priority process, yet were not fully funded bythe MPO. Projects will be considered based on their previous scores. Allproject information will be updated and considered, but no re-scoring ofprojects will take place. Those projects currently in implementation willbe excluded.

2. Additional funds will be offered to those projects which applied for funds,received a score, but were not awarded funding. Projects will be

considered based on the score they received and only projects scoringabove 50 points will be considered. Project information will be updated.

3. Projects which have already been awarded funds, and which areprogrammed after the current program year in the TIP, will beconsidered for funding in the current program year if, upon review, theprojects are ready to proceed with implementation.


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For STP TE funds:1. Fully funded projects which need more money; then2. Projects which were awarded part of the requested amount.3. Projects in out years which can be moved forward.

Projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and funded based upon need or by aproportion of the funds available.

Status Reports

1. The MPO shall be advised semi-annually of the status and progress of aSTP or STP TE funded project. The recipient jurisdiction/agency shall

submit to the MPOs Executive Director a written synopsis of theprogress accomplished, or delays encountered, in implementing theproject.

2. If the status report is not provided to the MPO Executive Director by thedate identified in the status report request, the MPO Executive Director

will issue a notice of delinquency identifying a ten (10) calendar day cureperiod beginning upon receipt of the registered notice. If the statusreport is not submitted by the end of the cure period, the matter will bebrought before the MPO STP Funding Subcommittee within thirty (30)

calendar days for a recommendationfor action that will be forwarded to the MPO Executive Committee forconsideration and referral to the MPO.

3. If a jurisdiction/agencys STP or STP TE funded project does not makesatisfactory progress, does not obligate the STP or STP TE fundsprovided within the year those funds were authorized by the MPO andnoted for that project as previously documented, then the MPO maycancel the remaining STP or STP TE funding for that project and returnthose STP or STP TE funds for inclusion in the next fiscal years STP or

STP TE funding allocation for projects. Such action to cancel projectfunding shall be based on the following criteria:

a. The MPO strongly believes it necessary to maintain rapidturnover of funds and implementation of specific projects so asnot to jeopardize the loss of any funding.

b. The MPO strongly encourages jurisdictions/agencies to have at

least preliminary project plans completed prior to submitting aproject for the MPOs consideration for funding.

c. The MPO strongly believes that such a stipulation shall causejurisdictions/agencies to provide better and more accurateproject cost estimates and detailed traffic and engineering data,

enabling both the TTC and the MPO to evaluate a projectsfeasibility in a more detailed manner.

Interpretation

When and as necessary, the STP Funding Subcommittee will exercise responsibility forinterpreting the applicable Guidelines, subject to review and approval, disapproval, or


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modification by the MPO Executive Committee, subject to review and approval, disapproval, ormodification by the full MPO Policy Committee.

Public Participation Process

Transportation, in all forms, is a most basic need of society. Partnering with the Iowa Department of

Transportation (Iowa DOT), the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and many other cooperating agencies,the members of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seek to provide anefficient and equitable surface transportation system for the Des Moines metropolitan area.

In accordance with Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 450 (23 CFR 450), the Des Moines AreaMPO provides continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning services. Aspart of this 3-C transportation planning process, the Des Moines Area MPO desires and requests citizeninput on the work, projects, and products proposed and created by the Des Moines Area MPO.

The Des Moines Area MPO includes fifteen member cities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive,Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines,and Windsor Heights; one associate, non-voting, city: Cumming; and includes unincorporated portions of

three member counties: Dallas County, Polk County, and Warren County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census,the Des Moines Area MPO Planning Area encompasses more than 394,030 persons. In serving thenineteen governments, and the residents within those jurisdictions, the Des Moines Area MPO recognizesthe importance and necessity of the public involvement process.

With representation from the nineteen governments, the Des Moines Area MPO is comprised of threemain committees:

o Representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)include city engineers, county engineers, public works directors, community planningdirectors, Des Moines International Airport (DMIA) staff, Des Moines MTA staff, and

advisors from the Iowa DOT, FHWA, and FTA. This committee is charged withmaking technical recommendations to the Des Moines Area MPO ExecutiveCommittee and the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO TTC meets on

the first Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Botanical Center.

o The Des Moines Area MPO Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, two At-LargeMembers, and an Ex-Officio member make up the six representatives selected toserve on the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee. The Des Moines Area MPOExecutive Committee reviews transportation policy-related topics and recommendsaction to the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee

meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the ConferenceRoom of the Des Moines Area MPO office.

o The Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Policy Committee is referred to simply as theDes Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO acts on the recommendations ofthe Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee and of the Des Moines Area MPOTTC. Representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO primarily are local elected

officials, city administrators, city managers, and advisors from the DMIA, the DesMoines MTA, the Iowa DOT, FHWA, and FTA. The Des Moines Area MPO meets onthe third Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Des Moines Botanical Center.

All meetings of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC, Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee, and DesMoines Area MPO are open to the public. Members of the public may request time on the agenda of theDes Moines Area MPO TTC or on the agenda of the Des Moines Area MPO to comment on specific


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subjects of interest to the representatives. A minimum of two weeks advance notice should be given forrequested agenda time. Additional subcommittees and working groups may be appointed at any time bythe Des Moines Area MPO Chair to address specific transportation-related topics or areas of interest to

the Des Moines Area MPO.

Goals and Objectives

The public involvement process required by 23 CFR 450 should provide complete information, timelypublic notice, full public access to key decisions, and support early and continuing involvement of thepublic in developing plans and Transportation Improvement Programs

The Des Moines Area MPO is committed to the availability of timely, complete information; to thenotification of and public access to the decision-making process; and to ongoing public involvementthroughout the transportation planning process including, but not limited to, the development of theLong-Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, the Public InvolvementProcess, the Job Access/Reverse Commute plan, and goods movement planning.

Through this Public Involvement Process, the Des Moines Area MPO aims to identify methods forobtaining public input and encouraging public involvement in the transportation planning process.

Stakeholders and Public Groups

The Des Moines Area MPO has identified the following groups and individuals as those having potentialinterest in public input and involvement opportunities:

o Neighborhood organizations;o Homeowner associations;o The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Chambers of Commerce, and other business

groups;o Private transportation providers;o Groups representing travel modes trucking, railroad, transit, bicycle, pedestrian;o Advocacy groups for the disadvantaged and/or minority groups;o Transportation providers for groups that lack access to private vehicles;o Media newspapers, television, radio;o Governmental agencies;o Schools, environmental organizations, social action groups, and hospitals; ando Organizations or individuals who have been notified of public hearings for major projects,

or organizations and individuals who have submitted written comments relating topublic hearings for major projects. These individuals and organizations would remainon the mailing list as long as the major project is under development.

Outreach Techniques

In Touchis the Des Moines Area MPO quarterly newsletter, providing information on plans and programs,public hearings or public discussion, who to contact at the Des Moines Area MPO to register comments,and a schedule of Des Moines Area MPO meetings, Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee meetings,

and Des Moines Area MPO TTC meetings. In addition to the quarterly newsletter mailings, specialeditions ofIn Touchmay be published throughout the year to notify the public of scheduled public inputmeetings. The Des Moines Area MPO promotes that any article printed in the In Touchnewsletter maybe used, with the permission of the Des Moines Area MPO, as information in newsletters published bylocal neighborhood groups and associations, or member governments.


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The Des Moines Area MPO website, http://www.dmampo.org, provides links to meeting agendas,committee representatives, staff contact information, news, maps, plans, and publications produced bythe Des Moines Area MPO. Links to member government and partner agency websites also are available.

Legal notice is published in The Des Moines Register, including the central Iowa distribution area, to

inform the public of upcoming public input meetings.

Meeting announcements are published in The Des Moines Registerthe Monday preceding the Des MoinesArea MPO TTC meeting and the Des Moines Area MPO meeting.

As plans and reports associated with major elements of the transportation planning process are createdor updated by the Des Moines Area MPO, the Des Moines Area MPO hosts forums across the Des Moinesmetropolitan area to discuss these issues with the public at a local level. These plans and reports are

distributed to the main library of each Des Moines Area MPO member government. In the case of theDes Moines Area MPO member counties of Dallas, Polk, and Warren, the publications are distributed tothe main library in the county seat.

The Des Moines Area MPO will work with those individuals needing language translation of Des MoinesArea MPO plans or publications to a language other than English. A minimum two weeks notice of suchrequests should be given to the Des Moines Area MPO staff.

The Des Moines Area MPO promotes its availability to make presentations on transportation-related topics

to local citizens, organizations, and groups. To schedule a presentation call (515) 334-0075, fax (515)334-0098, or e-mail [email protected].

Public Input Mechanisms

The Des Moines Area MPO accepts input and comments from the public through a variety of means:

Members of the public may make comments by calling the Des Moines Area MPO at (515) 334-0075.

Written comments may be:

1.

Faxed to the Des Moines Area MPO at (515) 334-0098;2. E-mailed to [email protected]; or3. Mailed to the Des Moines Area MPO, Merle Hay Centre 6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite

300W, Urbandale, IA 50322-2866.

The public may submit comments to their respective Des Moines Area MPO TTC or Des MoinesArea MPO representatives for transmittal to the respective full committees.

Comments on Des Moines Area MPO plans, reports, and programs may be made at public inputmeetings. The Des Moines Area MPO ensures that all public input meeting locations areaccessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Members of the public, or a representative of a group, with expressed comments on a particulartopic may request of the Des Moines Area MPO Chair an appointment to serve as a citizenrepresentative on the appropriate subcommittee of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC or the DesMoines Area MPO.

Time scheduled on a Des Moines Area MPO TTC agenda or on a Des Moines Area MPO agendaalso may be requested by members of the public or a representative of a group, to offer input tothe full committees.


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All public comments and input received by the Des Moines Area MPO representatives and staff are sharedwith the Des Moines Area MPO TTC, the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee, and the Des MoinesArea MPO either in verbal or written form.

Schedule

Notification and announcement of all upcoming public input meetings are made approximately four weeksin advance of the scheduled meeting through the In Touchnewsletter and postings to the Des MoinesArea MPO website, http://www.dmampo.org. Legal notice of a scheduled public input meeting ispublished in The Des Moines Registerapproximately one week in advance of the meeting date.

Regularly scheduled public input meetings occur annually in March and July for comment on the Draftand Final Draft versions of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is an annualdocument identifying transportation projects Des Moines Area MPO member governments and agenciesintend to implement using federal funds over the next three years. Other public input meetings are heldthroughout the year, as necessary, allowing for comment on proposed amendments to the approved TIP.

Several public input meetings occur in conjunction with the update of the Long-Range TransportationPlan (LRTP). The LRTP addresses transportation planning issues over a 20-year period and is updatedevery five years. Amendments to the approved LRTP also require a public input meeting.

Updates and revisions to the Des Moines Area MPOs Public Involvement Process require a 45-daycomment period. The Des Moines Area MPO TTC and the Des Moines Area MPO will approve thisdocument following the completion of the public comment period.

Evaluation

The Des Moines Area MPO will review this Public Involvement Processperiodically in order to monitor theeffectiveness of the procedures outlined in this document. Following evaluation of the outputs andoutcomes of the Public Involvement Process, the Des Moines Area MPO may revise these methods toincorporate new and innovative ways to involve the public in the transportation decision-making process.


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SECTION 2

Federal Highway Administration Projects


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DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONDALLAS COUNTY (25), POLK COUNTY (77), WARREN COUNTY (91), AND REGION WIDE (00)

Route/Street Length Type of Work Aid Received

County Location (Miles) Date Approved 2006 2007 2008 Source

935,638$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: MPO

Project: RGPL-PA26(RTP)--PL-00Remarks: None

Bridge: None 21-Jul-2005

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

TOTAL COST

DMAMPO Description: MPO Planning Transportation

Planning

-

Region Wide

10/10/2005 PLANNING


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-$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: MPO

Project: STP-URemarks: None


35,439$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: MPO

Project: RGPL-PA26(UDS)--ST-00

Remarks: None


500,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #1 Project: STP-U-1945(696)--70-77

Remarks: None


16,900,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of West Des Moinesmap #2 Project: STP-U-8260(SWC)--70-77

Remarks: None


3,000,000$ 6,000,000$ 6,000,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #3 Project: STP-U-1945(SE C)--70-77

Remarks: M.L.King, Jr., $23.5 mil / 2010

Bridge: New Over Des Moines River 12-Oct-2005

175,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Urbandalemap #4 Project: STP-U-7875(622)--70-77

Remarks: None


Pavement

Rehabilitation

0.89

Polk County

FLEUR DRIVE Termini: M.L.King, Jr. Parkway to

Railroad Viaduct

WideningTermini: at 86th Street -

Transportation

Planning

Description: Statewide Urban

Standard Design and Specification

DMAMPO

ROW, Grade and

Pave, Traffic

Signals, Bridge

Termini: SW 2nd Avenue to SE 6th

Street

Transportation

Planning

Description: Pavement Management

Data Collection

SOUTHWEST

CONNECTOR

Termini: S 1st Street to Iowa 5

SOUTHEAST

CONNECTOR



TOTAL COST

HICKMAN ROAD

Polk County

Grade & Pave

Region Wide

-

-

Region Wide

DMAMPO

1.80

Polk County

0.56

Polk County

1/5/2006 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM


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TOTAL COST

550,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #5 Project: STP-U-1945(2NDAV)--70-77

Remarks: None


1,000,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: Polk Countymap #6 Project: STP-S-C077(NW6TH)--5E-77

Remarks: None


550,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #7 Project: STP-U-1945(UNAV)--70-77

Remarks: None


550,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hillmap #8 Project: STP-U-1945(12TH)--70-77

Remarks: None


426,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

426,000$ MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hillmap # Project: STP-U-6102(608)--70-77 - 55758

Remarks: None

Bridge: None 16-Mar-2006

2,240,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: MTAProject: RGTR-PA26(5-BUS)--ST-00

Remarks: trasferred to FTA


800,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: Iowa DOTmap #9 Project: STP-U-1945(EUCLID)--70-77

Remarks: None


Termini: N. Hickory Boulevard to NE

56th Street

- Pavement,

Rehabilitation

Polk County

1.40EUCLID AVENUE

Polk County

UNIVERSITY

AVENUE

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Termini: Ankeny CL to Des Moines CL

Termini: 6th Avenue to Des Moines

River Bridge

4.40

0.60

RehabilitationTermini: University Avenue to Grand

Avenue

0.80

UNIVERSITY

AVENUE

NW 6TH DRIVE &

NW 16TH STREET

SECOND AVENUE

Polk County

Polk County

Transit Investment

Polk County

Description: Purchase of Eight Heavy-

duty Fixed Route Buses

Polk County

12TH AVENUE 0.70 ACC Overlay,

Rehabilitation

Polk County

Termini: Hickory Boulevard to 56th

Street

MTA -

Termini: M.L.King, Jr. Parkway to 6th

Avenue



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TOTAL COST

325,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #11

Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77Remarks: None


515,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Monesmap #12 Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77

Remarks: None


300,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL $

Iowa DOT $

Sponsor: Iowa DOT MPO Share $

Project: STP-65()--2C-77

Remarks: None


-$ 1,900,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Waukeemap #20 Project: STP-U-8177(605)--70-25

Remarks: None

Bridge: None 19-Jan-2006

-$ 534,318$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hillmap #15 Project: STP-U-6102(PLSN)--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ 5,950,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: Cities of Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Polk County

map #16 Project: STP-U-0132(NE56)--70-77

Remarks: None

Bridge: None 21-Jul-2005Polk County

Termini: Parkridge Avenue to

Oakwood Drive

Termini: Mondamin Avenue to

University Avenue

NE 56TH STREET

US 65

Polk County

Description: SE Des Moines - Flood

Storage Mitigation Site

Termini: Waco Place to Alice's Road

3.10

0.50

Termini: 8th Street SW to UniversityAvenue (HWY 163) Grade and Pave

0.46

0.56 Rehabilitation

0.00

1.38

Grade

Reconstruction

Rehabilitation

M.L. KING, JR.

PARKWAY

Termini: Hickman Road to Mondamin

Avenue

Rehabilitation

M.L. KING, JR.

PARKWAY

Polk County

Polk County

PLEASANT HILL

BOULEVARD

Dallas County

UNIVERSITY

AVENUE

Polk County



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TOTAL COST

-$ 1,500,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $


Project: STP-U-1945(US 6)--70-77Remarks: None


-$ 750,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #18 Project: STP-U-1945(HICK1)--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ 500,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #19 Project: STP-U-1945(HICK2)--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ 858,000$ -$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: MTA

Project: RGTR-PA26(3BUS)--ST-00

Remarks: None


-$ 5,291,300$ 5,291,300$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of West Des Moinesmap #13 Project: STP-U-8260(GRAN)--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ 10,000,000$ 12,500,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #14 Project: STP-U-1945(INDI)--70-77

Remarks: None


Termini: Beaver Avenue to Merle Hay

Road

Description: Purchase of Three Heavy-


Transit Investment

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

3.00

2.20

Polk County

Termini: SE 14th Street to Army PostRoad

1.35

1.28

Polk County

-

HICKMAN ROAD Termini: 30th Street to Beaver

Avenue

0.75

Polk County

MTA

Polk County

GRAND AVENUE

NORTH

Polk County

US 69/NE 14TH

STREET

Termini: University Avenue to

Broadway Avenue

HICKMAN ROAD

Grade and Pave

Polk County

Termini: Railroad Avenue to Raccoon

River Park Entrance

ROW, Grade andPaveINDIANOLAAVENUE



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TOTAL COST

-$ -$ 4,430,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $




-$ -$ 7,686,200$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Ankenymap #22 Project: STP-U-0187()--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ -$ 5,808,807$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Johnstonmap #23 Project:STP-U-3827(NW70TH)--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ -$ 1,957,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Polk City, Polk Countymap #24 Project: STP-6170()--2C-77

Remarks: None


-$ -$ 712,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Clivemap #25 Project: STP-U-1425()--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ -$ 2,200,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: Iowa DOTmap #26 Project: STP-163()--2C-77

Remarks: None


Rehabilitation

Termini: at University Boulevard Intersection

Improvements

-

3.15IOWA 163/EUNIVERSITY

AVENUE

86th STREET

Termini: Ovid Avenue to Sheridan

Avenue

Polk County

Termini: Pleasant Hill WCL to DesMoines east Urban Area Boundary

Polk County

Reconstruction

Polk County

0.50E 14th STREET

N ANKENY

BOULEVARD

Termini: N 18th Street to N 36th

Street

1.00 Reconstruction

Polk County

NW 70th AVENUE Termini: Camp Dodge west to NW

86th Street - Phase III

1.25 Reconstruction

Polk County

NW MADRID

DRIVE/W

BROADWAY

Termini: NW Sheldahl Drive to NW

125th Avenue

1.80 Reconstruction

Polk County



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TOTAL COST

-$ -$ 525,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $




-$ -$ 495,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: City of Urbandalemap #28 Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77

Remarks: None


-$ -$ 2,328,000$ TOTAL $

MPO Share $

Sponsor: MTA

Project: RGTR-PA26()--ST-00

Remarks: transferred to FTA

Bridge: None 15-Sep-2005

Transit Investment

Rehabilitation

Termini: Merle Hay Road to 86th

Street

Rehabilitation2.00

-SE 5th STREET

BRIDGE

MEREDITH DRIVE

Polk County

Termini: Over Yeader Creek

Polk County

MTA -

Polk County

Description: Purchase of Eight Heavy-




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383,250$ -$ -$ TOTAL

-$ MPO Share

Sponsor: Polk County

map #29 Project: STP-E-C077(124)--8V-77Remarks: None


239,718$ -$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: Polk Countymap #30 Project: STP-E-C077()--8V-77

Remarks: None


500,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #31 Project: STP-E-8260()--8V-77

Remarks: NoneBridge: None 21-Jul-2005

166,865$ -$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of West Des Moinesmap #32 Project: STP-E-8260(614)--8V-77

Remarks: None


1,190,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

STATE TE

Sponsor: City of Des Moines MPO Sharemap #36 Project: STP-ES-1945(665)--8I-77

Remarks: Statewide TE


200,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

STATE TE

Sponsor: City of Des Moines MPO Sharemap #36 Project: STP-ES-1945(705)--8I-77

Remarks: Statewide TE Amended

Bridge: None 17-Nov-2005

Ped/Bike Grade &

Pave

Polk County

-

Termini: Phase 3 & 4 along Walnut

Creek

AMERICAN

DISCOVERY TRAIL

Trail Construction2.80

INGERSOLL

AVENUE

STREETSCAPE

Polk County

Description: Streetscape

Improvements

AMERICAN

DISCOVERY TRAIL

Termini: Grand Avenue at 63rd St to

Fleur Drive

Polk County

VALLEY JUNCTION

STREETSCAPE

Description: Wayfinding, Identify, and

Directory Signage


TOTAL COST

3.30

Polk County

Scenic

Beautification

CARLISLE -

INDIANOLA TRAIL

EXT

Scenic

Beautification

Trail Construction1.50

4-MILE CREEK

GREENWAY TRAIL

Termini: Ankeny to Neal Smith Trail Trail Construction3.60

Polk County

Polk County

Termini: Phase I Summerset Trail to

Downtown Carlisle

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TOTAL COST

775,750$ 775,750$ 775,750$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: Cities of Des Moines, Johnston, Polk Conservation

map #33 Project: STP-E-C077()--8V-77Remarks: None


600,000$ -$ 600,000$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #34 Project: STP-E-1945(FDS)--8V-77

Remarks: None


-$ 500,000$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #37 Project: STP-E-1945(693)--8V-77


-$ 328,000$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of Urbandalemap #38 Project: STP-E-7875(RACCN)--8V-77

Remarks: None


-$ 300,000$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of Grimesmap #39 Project: STP-E-3125(HWY44)--8V-77

Remarks: None


-$ 139,000$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of West Des Moinesmap #40 Project: STP-E-8260(612)--8V-77

Remarks: None


Description: Multi-block

Enhancements

RACCOON VALLEY

TRAIL

CONNECTION

Scenic

Beautification

Trail Construction

Scenic

Beautification

Description: Streetscape

Improvements

3.45

1.48Termini: Between Douglas Parkway

Trail and Raccoon Valley Regional

Polk County

Polk County

FLEUR DRIVE

STREETSCAPE

TRESTLE-TO-

TRESTLE TRAIL

WAVELAND TRAIL Termini: Phase 1 Trail Construction0.82

Polk County

Polk County

4.10

Polk County

Termini: from Johnston to Des

Moines

Trail Construction

Termini: Grimes WCL to Circle Drive Scenic

Beautification

74TH STREET

BEAUTIFICATION

2.74

Dallas County

HIGHWAY 44

BEAUTIFICATION

1.20



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TOTAL COST

-$ 760,075$ -$ TOTAL

MPO Share

Sponsor: City of West Des Moines

map #41 Project: STP-E-8260()--8V-77Remarks: None Revised

Bridge: None 18-Aug-2005Polk County

VALLEY JUNCTION

STREETSCAPE

0.10Description: 200-300 Blocks of 6th

Street

Scenic

Beautification



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500,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: City of Des Moines

map #42 Project:NRT-NT00(1)--9G-77Remarks: None


175,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap # 43 Project:NRT-1945(BR)--9G-77

Remarks: None


31,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap # 44 Project:NRT-1945(DMRWT)--9G-77


DM River Termini: DM River Water Trail - Ped/Bike Paving

Polk County

Bill Riley Trail Termini: Bill Riley Trail - Ped/Bike Paving

Polk County


TOTAL COST

WALNUT CREEK

TRAIL

CONNECTION

Termini: Phase One, Part B. 63rd

Street

0.86 Trail

Polk County

10/10/2005 FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM


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480,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL


map #45 Project: STP-A-1945(694)--5M-77Remarks: None


500,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: City of Des Moinesmap #46 Project: STP-A-1945(FDTS)--86-77

Remarks: Project has not received funding


625,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL


Project:

Remarks: Project has not received fundingBridge: None 21-Jul-2005

1,167,690$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: MTA

Project:



1,746,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: MTA

Project:



460,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: MTA

Project:STP-A-PA26(UTA)--86-77Remarks: Project has not received funding


MTA

Polk County

Description: Unlimited Access

Demonstration Project

Polk County

FLEUR DRIVE

ITS

Polk County

MTA -

4.10 Traffic Signals

Polk County

Description: Traffic Signal

Interconnect Upgrade

Description: Replace 6 Fixed-Route

Buses

Transit Investment

- Transit Investment

Transit Investment

-WAYFINDING Description: Electronic Signing on the

Street Approaches at the Downtown

MTA -

Polk County

Description: Downtown Shuttle

System

SE 14TH

STREET/ARMY

POST ROAD

Description: SE 14th St/Army Post Rd

Traffic Signal Interconnection


TOTAL COST

- Traffic Signals

Polk County

10/10/2005 IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM


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TOTAL COST

460,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: MTA

Project:STP-A-PA26(UTA)--86-77Remarks: trasferred to FTA


1,100,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

Sponsor: City of Urbandalemap #47 Project: STP-A-7875(Loop)--86-77



750,000$ -$ -$ TOTAL

ponsor: es o oona, n eny,

Bondurant, Polk County Aviation, EasternPolk County Development

map #48 Project:

Polk County Remarks: Project has not received

Transportation Improvement Program FY 2006-2008

Documents

Transcript of Transportation Improvement Program FY 2006-2008