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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2019

5:00 – 7:00 P.M. FAST Planning Office, 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205

1. Call to Order

2. Introduction of Members and Attendees

3. Approval of the December 12, 2019 Agenda

4. Approval of the October 10, 2019 Minutes

5. Staff Report/Working Group Reports/Chair Report

6. Public Comment Period

7. Old Business

a. Work Plan Overview

8. New Business

a. Non-motorized Plan Update

b. CMAQ Call for Project Nominations

c. College Road Bus Pullouts Project Update

d. 5th Avenue Reconstruction Project Update

e. Road/Rail Crossing Reduction/Realignment Plan

9. Other Issues

10. Committee Member Comments

11. Adjournment

Next Scheduled BPAC Meeting – Thursday, February 13, 2020, 5-7pm, FAST Planning Office, 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting FAST Planning Office, KeyBank Bldg., 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205

October 10, 2019 • 5:00-7:00PM

1. Call to Order Mr. Fox called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. for David van den Berg.

2. Introduction of Members and Attendees *David van den Berg, Chair *Peter Stern *Bud Kuenzli *Corlis Taylor *Carl Heim **Jackson Fox **Olivia Lunsford **Deborah Todd Jim Richardson Jason Hill Donna Gardino (via telephone) Larry Zervos

*BPAC Representative **FAST Planning Staff

3. Approval of the October 10, 2019 Agenda Motion: To approve the October 10, 2019 Agenda. Discussion: No further discussion. Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved.

4. Approval of the August 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes Motion: To approve the August 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes. Discussion: No further discussion. Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved.

5. Staff /Working Group/Chair Reports Ms. Lunsford presented an interactive map of the Fairbanks Downtown Area she helped create with the Borough and explained its features.

Mr. Fox stated that BPAC should add it to their Work Plan and follow along with it and would send a link to all the members.

Mr. van den Berg stated that the Fairbanks Downtown Association wrote a Resolution to establish a street snow removal standard and code enforcement for sidewalks in the City of Fairbanks.

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6. Public Comment Period Mr. Fox stated that he had received an email from Alex Gagne-Hawes containing questions that he wanted to share with the BPAC. Donna Gardino commented via telephone as a Board Member of the Downtown Association that what they were recommending was to have a performance-based plan for snow removal in the Downtown Core because currently there were no priorities in place for that area.

7. Old Business a. Work Plan Overview

Mr. Fox stated that he had made updates to the Work Plan and the updates were highlighted with red text.

Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Update-DOT had put together an RFP and it would be advertised within the next month. Mr. Fox stated that the December 2019 BPAC meeting would be the kick-off meeting and the BPAC was designated as the working group for that plan and plan development would take approximately one year.

Safety Performance Measures and Targets-DOT has updated and adopted their 2020 Safety Performance Measures Targets and when DOT adopts their targets, FAST Planning had 180 days to either support those targets or create their own and the Technical Committee had recommended support of those targets at their 10/2/19 meeting. Mr. Fox stated that the targets were based on a five-year rolling average of data analyzed by DOT.

Statewide Bike & Ped Plan was adopted on July 1, 2019. Bike Map Update-FAST Planning had delivered a box to UAF this past

summer and had a box remaining and chose not to update the map last winter. Mr. Fox explained that the map was previously under the control of the Borough Planning Department and now would be under the control of the FAST Planning office. Mr. Fox stated that Ms. Lunsford intended to make the map interactive for users and had $5000 in the budget for map printing. Mr. Fox stated that Ms. Lunsford would start the update in November or December 2019 and would contact Mr. Kuenzli and Mr. Belz to assist her with that effort.

2nd Annual Winter Maintenance Forum will be held October 15, 2019 at the Fairbanks City Council Chambers from 5:30 -7 p.m.

Grant Possibilities: Mr. Fox stated that FAST Planning had submitted a BUILD Grant application for Cowles Street and the awards for the BUILD Grant application would be announced in mid-November 2019 and he would keep them updated.

Minnie Street Upgrade-Mr. Fox stated that the Draft Minnie Street Corridor Study Plan had been completed by DOWL and could be accessed on their website at MinnieStreet.com and comments could be directed to [email protected]. Mr. Fox stated that the study brought forth two projects: one project to repave the streets and sidewalks and required right-of-way acquisition which could take up to seven years because of the large

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number of parcels to be acquired. Mr. Fox stated that the City might want to consider sidewalk on only one side of the street if they wanted to avoid right-of-way acquisition and get the project constructed faster. Mr. Fox stated that a long-range project would be to complete the connector to the Johansen Expressway.

5th Avenue Reconstruction: Mr. Fox stated that he had checked in with DOT on the status of the 5th Avenue Reconstruction Project and the funds had been obligated for the design start, but the City of Fairbanks had not yet started the design. Mr. Fox stated that they should be starting in November or December and the City would be putting together a Steering Committee to come up with design options from Barnette to Noble Street and the Steering Committee meetings would be in the FAST Planning office.

b. PSA Videos Mr. Kuenzli stated that he thought he was done but after several failed telephone calls, he had about given up on getting the PSAs on the air. Mr. Kuenzli stated that he gave them to Ms. Lunsford and she could put them on the website and social media.

Mr. Fox stated that the budget contained $2,000 for PSA ads this fiscal year and could be used if needed.

Mr. Kuenzli asked if there were any radio PSAs opportunities.

c. 2nd Annual Winter Maintenance Forum Mr. Fox explained that the meeting packet contained a flyer advertising the event and Ms. Lunsford had blanketed the City with flyers as well as posting extensively on various social media, the FAST Planning website, newspaper display ads in the News-Miner, going on the radio “Drive at 5” Show, as well as getting it on the KSUA Community Calendar. Mr. Fox stated that there would be presentations and speakers along with door prizes to hand out between presentations and breaks between each presentation to allow for public comment.

d. FFY21-23 FAST Improvement Program Priorities Mr. Fox explained that the meeting packet contained the list of project nominations and a summary of all the new nominations received. Mr. Fox stated that the project nominations were reviewed and prioritized by the FAST Improvement Program Subcommittee and would be presented to the Policy Board for approval at their October 16, 2019 meeting.

Mr. Stern explained that he would like to nominate two projects for the FAST Improvement Program, one being the Farmers Loop Extension bike path and the other the bike path from Seekins Ford to Trainor Gate Road.

Motion: To nominate resurfacing the non-motorized path along Farmers Loop Road Extension as a contingency project for the FAST Surface Improvement Program. (Stern/Kuenzli).

Discussion: Mr. van den Berg asked if there was any ridership data for that path.

Mr. Fox stated that they had bike and pedestrian counts for that intersection and the projects could be added to the contingency list and worked in as funding allowed.

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Mr. Heim stated that if they repaved the path and then the interchange project was completed, they would have to rip all that pavement out so that was probably why it had not been nominated yet. Mr. Heim stated that there were also a couple DOT projects that were in the works that might include that section of path.

Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved.

Motion: To nominate resurfacing the non-motorized path along the Steese Highway from the Johansen Expressway to Trainor Gate Road as a contingency project for the FAST Surface Improvement Program. (Stern/Taylor).

Discussion: No further discussion.

Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved.

e. Committee Member Term Expirations and Renewals Mr. Fox explained that there were two City of Fairbanks BPAC seats vacant and he had sent an email to Mayor Matherly requesting nominations for those seats and had suggested Jim Richardson and Donna Gardino for them, but Ms. Gardino lived outside City limits so he was not sure about whether she could be on the BPAC. Mr. Fox stated that Mayor Matherly stated that he would get back to them with his decision but had heard nothing to date and it was within his power to select whoever he wanted, but Mr. Fox had presented the BPAC suggestions for those seats to him.

8. New Business a. Pedestrian Access During Road Construction

Mr. Stern explained that he had brought this agenda topic to them regarding the project at Airport Way and Peger Road intersection. Mr. Stern explained that he had spoken with the HC Contractors foreman who had told him that it was ADA compliant access, but that did not look to be the case. Mr. Stern stated that after speaking with DOT and Golden Heart Utilities, it led him to wonder what the standards were for pedestrian or bike path crossings.

Mr. Heim explained that he thought the ramp was ADA compliant and, because there was a 20 ft. hole there, it was the best option they had because it was either detour them under the Peger Road Bridge or six tenths of a mile away which might have been difficult for pedestrians using that detour.

9. Other Issues Ms. Taylor stated that January 9 and 10, the State Highway Safety Office planned a conference and Tammy Kramer wanted her to provide some names of people on BPAC that would be interested in attending that Conference. Ms. Taylor stated that it would be funded by the State Highway Safety Office and they would like to have someone from the BPAC to be a speaker and she had emailed Mr. Fox with suggestions for topics that would be interesting. Ms. Taylor stated that she would forward interested BPAC member names to them and the conference was two days in Anchorage and focused on highway safety topics.

Mr. Fox stated that he would be interested in attending the Conference.

10. Committee Member Comments Mr. Stern encouraged everyone to attend the Winter Maintenance Forum this year and

that he went last year and thought it was really good, but not well attended.

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Mr. van den Berg echoed Mr. Stern’s sentiment that everyone should try and attend. Mr. Zervos commented about the new construction at University and Johansen saying

that riding south you had to cross a free righthand lane before you got to a crossing signal and a signal should be installed on the side where the biker and pedestrian had to cross instead just the other lanes of traffic.

11. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next BPAC meeting will be Thursday, December 12, 2019, 5-7 pm, FAST Planning Office, 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205. Approved: Date:

David van den Berg, Chair Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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100 CUSHMAN STREET, SUITE 205 | FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 | WWW.FMATS.US 

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member List 

 

Seat  Sponsor  Member  Phone  Email Term Expires 

A  CONP  Bud Kuenzli 488‐4537 590‐1472 

[email protected]  9/2020 

B  DOT&PF  Peter Stern    [email protected]  9/2021 

C  DOT&PF  Carl Heim  451‐5359  [email protected]  9/2022 

D  COF  Jim Richardson    [email protected]  9/2022 

E  COF  VACANT       

F  FNSB  Nathan Belz  474‐5765  [email protected]  9/2020 

G  FNSB  John Stowman  687‐6884  [email protected]  9/2021 

H  FAST  Corlis Taylor  458‐5585  [email protected]  9/2020 

I  FAST  David Van Den Berg  378‐1253  [email protected]  9/2022 

 Rev. 11.07.19 

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee FFY20 Work Plan  

Section 1. Policy Issues Review of current policies or possibilities for a policy 

 

Title Description  Committee Lead   Schedule  Priority  Status 

1a. MTP Update: Review plan materials such as the Existing Conditions Report, Future Conditions Report, and Draft Plan.  

N/A MTP approved January 16, 2019 by Policy Board 

N/A No action required at this time. 

1b. Non‐Motorized Transportation Plan Update: Review current plan and development of plan update and give input on desired network; bike lanes, and road shoulders. 

Committee as a whole will serve 

as Working Group for plan development 

Scope of Work approved by Policy Board on May 15.  DOT working on RFP to hire Consultant in late 2019; plan completion late 2020. 

High 

Consultant selected; kick‐off for plan update anticipated Jan/Feb 2019 

1c. State Performance Measures & Targets: Review State targets and identify possible non‐motorized issues in the Fairbanks Area. 

N/A 

 Safety, Pavement and Bridge, Travel Time Reliability, and CMAQ targets were approved and updated annually  

 

No action required at this time. 

1d. Statewide Bike and Ped Plan: Stay updated on the plan progress and give comments on Fairbanks Area as necessary. http://akbikeped.com/  

N/A Final Plan adopted July 1, 2019 

N/A No action required at this time. 

Section 2. Program Implementation Create or maintain a bike/ped program 

 

Title Description  Committee Lead   Schedule  Priority  Status 

2a. Bikeways Map Update: Include more educational information about expectations and use of different bikeways and educate on signage 

Bud 

 BPAC decided in update not needed in 2019; multiple boxes delivered to UAF; 1 box remaining in stock 

High 

 Need to look at map revisions/ updates for 2020 

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2b. Bike/Ped Count Program: Pool resources to keep count program alive 

 Nathan & David  Counts done annually in 

mid‐May  

Completed May 28, 29, & 30, 2019 

2c. Bike Benefits Program: Community program to promote biking; booklet of participating businesses 

Nathan 

     

2d. Bike/Walk events: Promote Bike to Work Day, Bike to School Day, and Walk to School Day 

Corlis  Annually in May 

   

2e. Maintenance Improvements: Review current non‐motorized maintenance practices and research improvements or alternatives 

   Peter & David 

2nd Annual Winter Maintenance Forum held October 15, 2019 

High 

Included as part of scope for Non‐motorized Plan Update 

2f. Public Outreach: Develop public outreach ideas, such as PSAs, to educate the public on bike/ped related items 

Bud 

PSAs under development; Viewed draft PSAs in February and April 

 Bud has made progress getting radio PSAs on air 

2g. Identify Grant Possibilities:  Highway Safety Office Grant, BUILD Grant, TAP Grant, etc. 

  TAP Grants awarded for 5th Avenue and Growden Park; BUILD Grant application submitted for Cowles Street 

  Cowles Street was not awarded BUILD Grant; remains funded in TIP 

2h. Pedestrian Focused Issues: Identify pedestrian concerns through outreach and activities. 

 

Wheelabout event held on June 27 

 

 

3i. Travel Diary Project: UAF data collection of transportation modes 

 Nathan 

 

      

   

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Section 3. Project Review Review of projects being designed or nominated in FFY18 or otherwise significant  

 

Title Description  Committee Lead  Schedule  Priority  Status 

3a. COF Bike Lane Striping and Signing Project: sign and stripe bike lanes on City streets.  

 

Nominated in December 2019 

  Included in TIP; funding consideration will follow Non‐motorized Plan Update 

3b. Chena River Walk Stage III: Design input 

  

In design; construction planned for 2021 

  Alternative selected 

3c. FMATS Sidewalk Improvement Program: Cowles (23 to 29th) & Alridge Park paths, Homestead, Bjerremark Street 

 

To be constructed in 2020 

  New nominations recently accepted for 2021‐23 construction 

3d. Minnie Street Upgrade 

  Open House held in February; Draft Corridor Study out for public comment through Nov 1, 2029; design to start in FFY20 

  Public comment closed; Policy Board to consider adoption December 18, 2019 

3e. Yankovich/Miller Hill Road Reconstruction  

  Design to be continued into FFY19. Widened Shoulders option passed @ Policy Board 

  Construction now scheduled for 2022 

3f. 5th Avenue Reconstruction 

David 

Nominated in December; field visit completed; TIP funded design start in 2019; construction year TBD 

  Steering Committee mtgs to be held winter 2019/20 

3g. Airport West Bicycle & Pedestrian Facility 

  TIP funded design start in 2019; construction year TBD 

   

3h. Woll Road Resurfacing & Widening 

  TIP funded design start in 2019; construction year TBD 

   

 

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Data is applicant reported and may be subject to revision.

Round Project Name Applicant Name State City Project Type Urban / Rural Funding Request Project Cost Applicant Type

BUILD 2019 Petroleum and Cement Terminal Port of Alaska Alaska Anchorage Maritime Urban $25,000,000 $171,580,000 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019 Auke Bay Non-Motorized Coastal Transportation Link City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Juneau Maritime Rural $12,358,860 $12,358,860 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Juneau Marine Service Center City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Juneau Maritime Rural $24,987,242 $24,987,242 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Agoon Harbor Improvements City of Angoon Alaska Angoon Maritime Rural $9,409,720 $11,409,720 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019 Juneau Fisheries Terminal Completion City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Juneau Maritime Rural $24,942,123 $24,942,123 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Marine Transportation Improvements in Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Borough Alaska Petersburg Maritime Rural $6,823,722 $7,323,722 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Haines Borough Lutak Dock Restoration Haines Borough Alaska Haines Maritime Rural $24,947,999 $25,909,372 X: Other (specify)

BUILD 2019 Inner Harbor Replacement City and Borough of Wrangell Alaska Wrangell Maritime Rural $546,500 $546,500 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019 Yakutat's Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Project City and Borough of Yakutat Alaska Yakutat Maritime Rural $24,999,960 $24,999,960 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Cordova Small Boat Harbor Improvements City of Cordova Alaska Cordova Maritime Rural $25,000,000 $27,012,000 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019 Nome Snake River Moorage and Haul Out Facility City of Nome Alaska NOME Maritime Rural $12,910,000 $13,910,000 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019 Seward Alaska Freight Dock and Corridor Improvements Alaska Railroad Corporation Alaska Anchorage Maritime Rural $22,050,000 $24,500,000 A: State Government

BUILD 2019 Port Saint Nicholas Road Reconstruction Project Craig Tribal Association Alaska Craig Road Rural $9,248,350 $9,248,350I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Port MacKenzie Rail Extension Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska Palmer Rail Rural $25,000,000 $125,000,000 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 East Barrow Shareholder Lot Roads Phase 2-5 Native Village of Barrow Alaska Utqiagvik Road Rural $14,792,485 $14,792,485I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Alaska Highway Restoration and Permafrost Remediation State of Alaska Alaska Fairbanks Road Rural $25,000,000 $30,700,000 A: State Government

BUILD 2019 Alaska Highway 10 Extension Native Village of Eyak Alaska Cordova Road Rural $22,085,000 $23,585,000I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Cape Blossom Access Road Project Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska Kotzebue Road Rural $6,875,000 $50,500,000 B: County Government

BUILD 2019 Rampart Road Improvements Rampart Village Council Alaska Rampart Road Rural $12,346,500 $12,900,000I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Ruby Slough Road Construction Project Native Village of Ruby Alaska Ruby Road Rural $8,791,820 $9,266,820I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Clark's Point-Ekuk Road Project Bristol Bay Native Association Alaska Dillingham Road Rural $11,107,590 $11,692,200I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Ekwok to New Stuyahok Road Study Bristol Bay Native Association Alaska Dillingham Road Rural $100,000 $100,000I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Ugashik to Pilot Point Road Study Bristol Bay Native Association Alaska Dillingham Road Rural $125,000 $125,000I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Kodiak Harbor Channel Bridge Improvements Project Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Alaska Juneau Road Rural $11,038,700 $13,798,368 A: State Government

BUILD 2019 Tanana Road Improvements Project City of Tanana Alaska Tanana Road Rural $10,520,000 $12,000,000 C: City or Township Government

BUILD 2019Noatak to Delong Mountain Transportation System Haul Road Planning and Environmental Linkages Study 2019

Native Village of Noatak Alaska Noatak Road Rural $1,000,000 $50,000,000I: Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)

BUILD 2019 Cowles Street Reconstruction Project Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning Alaska Fairbanks Road Rural $8,260,000 $9,951,600 E: Regional Organization

BUILD 2019 Parks Highway MP 231 Enhancements State of Alaska Alaska Fairbanks Road Rural $25,000,000 $48,000,000 A: State Government

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FFY19 Construction FFY20 Construction

Improvement Program (Surface Upgrades) North Tanana Drive Extension (UAF) Bonnifield Street - 3rd to 6th Avenue (COF)Elementary Drive (FNSB) LeAnn Drive - Joyce Drive to D Street (COF)Hans Way (FNSB) E Street - Craig to Baranof Avenue (COF)Lignite Avenue (COF) South Davis Park Access Road E-1 Surface (FNSB)Ketchikan Avenue (COF) Birch Hill Access Road E-1 Surface (FNSB)E Street (COF) Johansen Path Resurfacing (DOT)Juneau Avenue (COF) Danby Path Resurfacing (DOT)5th Avenue (CONP)

Sidewalk Improvement Program 5th Avenue (COF) South Cowles Street (COF)Loftus Road (DOT) Bjerremark Street (COF)

Allridge Park Paths (FNSB)Homestead Drive (CONP)

Intersection Improvement Program 1st Avenue & Lacey Street (COF)10th Avenue & Lathrop Street (COF)

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FFY21 Construction FFY22 Construction

Improvement Program (Surface Upgrades) Dunbar Avenue - A to C Street (COF) Aztec Road Service Area Priority #1 Roads (FNSB)Eureka Avene - Hamilton Avenue to E Street (COF) Charolette RoadPratt Avenue - 2nd to Front Street (COF) Choctaw RoadCONP Driveway Aprons (CONP) Glenn Street2nd Avenue Dog Park Access Road (FNSB)* Ione StreetSouth Cushman Extension (FNSB)* Pueblo StreetPhillips Field Road Path - University Avenue to Peger Road (DOT)* Shoshone Drive

Vicki Lane *Contingency Projects Aztec Road Service Area Priority #2 Roads (FNSB)

Copper Street Aztec Road

Sidewalk Improvement Program 2nd Avenue Sidewalk at Carlson Center (COF)North Pole High School Blvd Separated Sidewalk (CONP)Snowman Lane - E 8th to E 5th Avenue (CONP)

Intersection Improvement Program Trainor Gate Road & F Street (COF)23rd Avenue & South Cushman Street (COF)Chena Pump Road & Chena Point Avenue (DOT)Auburn Drive at Pearl Creek Elementary (DOT)Farmer's Loop Road & Steese Highway (DOT)Sheep Creek Road Extension & Tanana Loop Road (DOT)

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Future Contingency Projects

Improvement Program (Surface Upgrades) 4th Avenue - Bonnifield to Barnette Street (COF)8th Avenue - Cowles to Barnette Street (COF)Chena Landing Loop Path (COF/ARRC)Mitchell Expressway Path - Geist to Loftus to Steelhead Road (DOT)Farmer's Loop Extension Path (DOT)Steese Highway Path - Johansen Expy to Trainor Gate Rd (DOT)Tanana Drive - Yukon to North Tanana Drive (UAF)

Sidewalk Improvement Program Lathrop Street - Egan Avenue to 16th Avenue (COF)Egan Avenue - Moore Street to Wilbur Street (COF)8th Avenue - St Nicholas Drive to Blanket Blvd (CONP)Chena Pump Road Crossing (DOT) - pending studyLoftus Road Sidewalk Replacement (DOT)

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FAST Planning 

Non‐motorized Plan Update 

Scope of Work 

Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning, formerly known as Fairbanks Metropolitan Area 

Transportation System (FMATS), adopted a Non‐motorized Plan in 2012 in response to strong local 

interest in non‐motorized travel and the desire for better transportation options, quality of life, and 

access to the area’s natural surroundings.  The plan outlined policy, programmatic, and infrastructure 

improvements to help achieve a vision for a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly community with a non‐

motorized network that provides safe and comfortable transportation options to a wide range of 

Fairbanks residents and visitors.  Since 2012, FAST Planning has made progress towards achieving some 

of the improvements identified in the plan, but much more work is needed to achieve the plan’s vision.  

The purpose of updating the plan is to reexamine the existing conditions of the non‐motorized 

transportation network, reengage the public to identify the desires and needs of the community, and 

update the implementation plan for future policy, programmatic, and infrastructure improvements. 

The scope of work for completing the Non‐motorized Plan Update includes the following tasks: 

Task 1 – Project Management 

Project management will be a shared responsibility between the FAST Planning Executive Director and 

Consultant’s Project Manager.  These individuals will work closely to provide adequate direction such 

that all aspects of the project are completed in accordance with the scope of work, schedule, budget, 

and to the satisfaction of FAST Planning.   

Task 2 – Public & Agency Involvement 

FAST Planning has a Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which will serve as the primary working 

group for the Non‐motorized Plan Update.  However, the FAST Planning Technical Committee and Policy 

Board shall also receive regular updates on the plan as these bodies will consider final approval of the 

plan.  It is also critical that the public and identified stakeholder groups remain engaged throughout the 

development process of the plan.  Engagement with the public, committees, and stakeholder groups is 

expected through the following means: 

a. Project website, including an interactive map for public comments 

b. Online public survey of existing conditions and users of the network, transportation option 

preferences and obstacles, and desires/needs 

c. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meetings (X4)  

d. Public Open House Events (X2) 

e. Planning Commission Meeting (X1) 

f. Needs Analysis Charrette (X1) 

g. Seasonal Mobility Task Force (X1) 

h. Technical Committee Meetings (X4) – project updates and review of draft and final plan 

i. Policy Board Meetings (X3) – project outset and review of draft and final plan 

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Task 3 – Existing Conditions 

FAST Planning will work with the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Fairbanks 

North Star Borough (FNSB), City of Fairbanks, City of North Pole, and University of Alaska Fairbanks to 

provide the Consultant an up‐to‐date inventory of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including transit stop 

locations and networks.  The Consultant will prepare maps identifying these facilities and networks 

along with identification of land uses, populations and demographics, housing, retail and employment 

centers, medical facilities, senior centers, schools, parks, and other destinations important to non‐

motorized users of all ages and abilities.  FAST Planning will also provide all available bicycle and 

pedestrian count data collected over the past 10 years, bicycle‐ and pedestrian‐related crash data for 

the most recent 5‐year period, most recent year transit ridership data, and existing studies and plans 

related to local bicycle and pedestrian facilities and networks, including but not limited to the following: 

a. FNSB Bike Plan (1989) & North Pole Area Supplement (1994) 

b. FNSB Regional Comprehensive Plan (2005) 

c. FMATS Seasonal Mobility Task Force – Mobility Recommendations Report (2010) 

d. FNSB Mobility Management Plan (2011) 

e. FMATS Fairbanks Area Safe Routes to School – Walk Zone Inventory Report & Engineering 

Recommendations (2012) 

f. FMATS Non‐motorized Plan (2012) 

g. FNSB Long Range Transit Plan (2013) 

h. FNSB Coordinated Transportation Plan (2015) 

i. City of Fairbanks Sidewalk Inventory & ADA Reconnaissance Study (2017) 

j. DOT&PF Northern Region ADA Reconnaissance Study (2018) 

k. FMATS 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (2019) 

l. FAST Planning FFY2019‐2023 Transportation Improvement Program (2019) 

m. Alaska Statewide Active Transportation Plan (2019) n. Salcha‐Badger Road Area Plan (2019) 

o. Fairbanks Downtown Plan (under development) 

The Consultant will prepare a technical memorandum on Existing Conditions to summarize the existing 

plans and studies and data collected, including detailed maps with the information outlined above.  The 

memorandum should also specifically address the following:  

a. Identification of gaps in non‐motorized connectivity within the built network 

b. Progress made on implementation of the 2012 Non‐motorized Plan and Safe Routes to School 

Recommendations, and work not yet programmed or completed 

c. Overall status of ADA compliance for the metropolitan area based on recent studies      

Task 4 – Vision, Goals, & Objectives 

The Consultant will work with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee to review and update the 

Vision, Goals, and Objectives outlined in the 2012 Non‐motorized Plan to guide development of the plan 

update.  This effort should also include an in‐depth review of the policy, programmatic, and 

infrastructure improvements recommended in the plan to determine which remain relevant based on 

their completion status and any changes to the Vision, Goals, and Objectives.   

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Task 5 – Needs Analysis 

Building on the work completed under Tasks 3 and 4, the Consultant will identify the needs to be 

addressed by the Non‐motorized Plan update.  At this stage, input from the public, stakeholder groups, 

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Technical Committee will be critical to the identification 

and confirmation of these needs.  The consultant will develop a project website with an interactive map 

for comment and online public survey, host the first public open house event, provide a presentation to 

the FNSB Planning Commission, and conduct a charrette for Committee members.  As a part of the 

charrette, a walking tour should be incorporated to highlight challenges and opportunities for non‐

motorized users of all ages and abilities.  If the Consultant feels it would be of benefit to the Needs 

Analysis, FAST Planning also has interest in performing multimodal level‐of‐service analyses for high 

priority corridors to determine if the corridors are bicycle and pedestrian friendly.  At the conclusion of 

this process, the Consultant will prepare a technical memorandum of the Needs Analysis documenting 

the process and needs identified for the plan update. 

Task 6 – Special Studies 

As part of the Non‐motorized Plan update, FAST Planning requests the following studies be completed 

and incorporated into the plan with estimated fiscal impact statements for affected agencies: 

a. Bike Lane Striping & Signing – the metropolitan area currently does not have any striped bicycle 

lanes and this was identified as a recommended improvement in the 2012 Non‐motorized Plan.  

With the update to the plan, FAST Planning requests the Consultant reexamine a striped bicycle 

lane network for the entire metropolitan area and prepare a technical memorandum outlining 

updated recommendations for the network, including specific discussion of seasonal/year‐round 

bicycle lanes.  In coordination with this effort, FAST Planning also requests review of a recent 

City of Fairbanks project nomination for a Bike Lane Signing & Striping project to construct a 

network in the urban core of Fairbanks based on the network recommendations of the 2012 

plan.  The City’s detailed project nomination will be provided to the Consultant for their use and 

reference in the technical memorandum.   

 

b. Winter Maintenance – in recent years, complaints about winter maintenance of non‐motorized 

facilities has become more prevalent.  FAST Planning requests the Consultant specifically discuss 

this issue with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee as well as attend a Seasonal 

Mobility Task Force meeting with area maintenance managers to gather and summarize 

information on the issue and maintenance operations, including review of agency policies, 

procedures, budgets, and prioritization of routes for maintenance of non‐motorized facilities.  

The Consultant should additionally examine the policies, procedures, budgets, and prioritization 

of routes for winter maintenance of non‐motorized facilities in other similar‐sized cold climate 

communities for comparison purposes.  A technical memorandum should be prepared to outline 

the findings and any recommendations for improvement to operations. 

 

c. Walkability/Bikeability/ADA Accessibility Assessments – FAST Planning also requests the 

Consultant complete three walkability/bikeability/ADA accessibility assessments for the two 

downtown core areas for Fairbanks and North Pole, as well as one school within the 

metropolitan area.  The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will advise on the limits of the 

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downtown core area assessments and which school is selected for an assessment in 

consultation with the FNSB School District.  The purpose of the assessments is to measure, in 

general terms, how conducive/friendly the areas are to walking and bicycling for users of all 

ages and abilities, including wheelchair users and transit riders.  A technical memorandum 

should be prepared to highlight conclusions and recommendations of each assessment, 

including discussion of any barriers to mobility during daylight, darkness, and summer and 

winter months.    

Task 7 – Implementation Plan 

Upon completion of Tasks 3, 4, 5, and 6, the Consultant will prepare an updated Non‐motorized 

Transportation Plan for review by the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Technical Committee, 

ad Policy Board.  The technical memoranda prepared for the plan will be included as appendices to the 

document.  Once all three bodies have had opportunity to comment, the draft document will be issued 

for 30‐day public review and a second public open house event held to obtain public comment on the 

plan.  Following conclusion of the public comment period, a comment resolution matrix will be prepared 

and the plan will be revised based on those comments.  The final plan will then be returned to the 

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Technical Committee for a recommendation to the Policy 

Board for approval.   

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call for project nominationsworkshop for

project applicants

DECEMBER4th

11th

JANUARYAPPLICATIONS

DUEproject nominations

submitted to technical committee for scoring

15th20th

scores due & tabulated

project list approved in priority order regardless

of current & future funding amount

FEBRUARY5th

19thproject list

submitted to DOT Headquarters for review

& acceptance21st

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING

POLICY BOARD MEETING

MARCH

DOT obligates FFY21 funding & initiates project

starts

DOT obligates FFY20 funding & initiates project

starts AUGUST

2019

2020

OCTOBER

CMAQ PROJECT NOMINATION TIMELINE

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Call for Project Nominations 

for CMAQ Funding within the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non‐attainment Area 

 

Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation 

Planning (FAST Planning) is pleased to 

announce Congestion Mitigation & Air 

Quality (CMAQ) funding is available to 

State and local governments for 

transportation projects and programs 

that help reduce congestion and 

improve air quality for the Fairbanks 

PM2.5 Non‐attainment Area.  To be 

considered for funding, projects must 

contribute to a reduction in PM2.5 

emissions.  Funding is being made 

available through the Alaska Statewide 

Transportation Improvement Program 

(STIP) as shown in the table below. 

 

Name:  Committed Measures for the Fairbanks SIP (Need ID 29232) 

Funding  FFY19  FFY20  FFY21  After 2021 

Description:  This project is to fund committed measures identified in the Fairbanks SIP that address the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non‐attainment Area. 

CMAQ  $1,728,430  $1,728,430  $1,728,430  $1,728,430 

SM  171,570  171,570  171,570  171,570 

Total  $1,900,000  $1,900,000  $1,900,000  $1,900,000 

 

Application Period:  December 4 – January 15 

Workshop:  December 11, 10‐11am, FAST Planning Office, 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205 

Submissions:  Completed Project Nomination Forms and attachments should be submitted via email, 

mail, or in person to:   

FAST Planning – 100 Cushman Street, Suite 205, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 

Attn: Jackson Fox, [email protected], (907) 205‐4276    

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Eligible Project Types: To be considered for CMAQ funding, projects must: 

1. Be a transportation project or program (see next page for examples of eligible activities) 

2. Contribute to a reduction in PM2.5 emissions 

3. Be located in and benefit the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non‐attainment Area (see map above) 

Any project submitted that is listed in the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non‐attainment Area State Implementation 

Plan (SIP) as a Committed or Contingency Measure will not be scored and will be given priority over all 

other projects.  The remainder of projects submitted that are not included in the SIP will be scored and 

ranked against other non‐SIP projects.  See https://dec.alaska.gov/air/anpms/communities/fbks‐pm2‐5‐

nonattainment‐air‐quality‐plan/ for information on Committed/Contingency Measures in the SIP, which 

include the following: 

1. Expanded Availability of Motor Vehicle Plug‐Ins  

2. Mass Transit System, including Fleet Conversion to CNG 

3. Expansion of Anti‐Idling and Diesel Emission Reductions 

4. Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program 

 

Other examples of CMAQ eligible projects are listed in the table below.   

Project Type  FHWA CMAQ Eligible Activities 

Travel Demand Management/Rideshare 

Rideshare Programs   Park & Ride  Employee Transit Benefits Carsharing  Bikesharing  Education & Outreach 

Congestion Reduction & Traffic Flow Improvements 

Incident Management  Intersection Improvements   Signal Improvements  Roundabouts 

Transit Improvements  Transit Service Expansion Park & Ride Employee Transit Benefits 

Freight Intermodal Projects  Intermodal Freight Facilities & Programs  Truck Stop Electrification  Heavy Vehicle Engine Replacements 

Pedestrian/Bicycle  Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths (that are not solely for recreation)  Bikesharing 

Alternate Fuel & Clean Vehicle  Heavy Vehicle Engine Replacements  Diesel Retrofit Technologies  Extreme‐Temperature Cold‐Start Technologies  Dust Mitigation  Natural Gas Re‐Fueling Infrastructure  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 

 

   

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Examples of projects that CMAQ funding may not be used for include:    

Routine maintenance and rehabilitation projects (e.g., replacement‐in‐kind of track or other 

equipment, reconstruction of bridges, stations, and other facilities, and repaving or repairing 

roads) are considered capital investments that maintain an existing condition, and therefore do 

not reduce emissions. 

Routine preventive maintenance for transit vehicles as it only returns the vehicles to baseline 

conditions. 

General studies that fall outside specific project development, e.g. major investment studies, 

commuter preference studies, modal market polls or surveys, transit master plans, and others.  

Light‐duty vehicle scrappage programs.  

Projects that add new capacity for SOVs, unless construction is limited to high occupancy vehicle 

(HOV) lanes.   

Administrative costs e.g., support for a State’s “CMAQ Project Management Office” or litigation 

costs associated with the program or other federal aid projects. 

Projects that do not meet the specific eligibility requirements of Titles 23 and 49, United States 

Code.   

Stand‐alone projects to purchase fuel. Aside from fuel acquisitions that are part of a transit 

operating support effort, stand‐alone purchase of any fuel alternative or otherwise, is not an 

eligible CMAQ cost.   

Acquisition, operation, or development of models or monitoring networks, which include, but 

are not limited to, traffic operations, travel demand or other related variables that do not 

directly lead to an emissions reduction. 

Marginal projects that support freight operations in a very tangential manner are not eligible for 

CMAQ funding. Warehouse handling equipment, for example, is not an eligible investment of 

program funds. Warehouses, themselves, or other similar structures, such as transit sheds, bulk 

silos or other permanent, non‐mobile facilities that function more as storage resources are not 

eligible.  

Salaries for administration, maintenance costs, and other items akin to operational support for 

bicycle and pedestrian programs.   

Construction of telecommuting centers and computer and office equipment purchases should 

not be supported with CMAQ funds.  

A project to buy or lease vans that would directly compete with or impede private sector 

initiatives. Consultation with the private sector prior to using CMAQ funds to purchase vans, and 

if private firms have definite plans to provide adequate vanpool service, CMAQ funds should not 

be used to supplant that service. 

More than five years of Operating Assistance for new transit services. 

   

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Helpful Resource:  FHWA CMAQ Public Access System 

FHWA maintains a database of CMAQ‐funded projects and their air quality benefits across all 50 states.  

This is a helpful resource for applicants to find examples of projects in other communities and their 

calculated PM2.5 emission reduction benefits. Go to https://fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/cmaq_pub/ and 

select “Advanced Search” to review over 4,000 projects with PM2.5 benefit calculations.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning (FAST Planning) is pleased to announce Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) funding is available to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs that help reduce congestion and improve air quality for the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non-attainment Area. To be considered for funding, projects must:

1. Be a transportation project or program 2. Contribute to a reduction in PM2.5 emissions 3. Be located in and benefit the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non-attainment Area

Project nominations may be submitted by government agencies, outside organizations, and the public. See “Call for Project Nominations” information sheet for a list of CMAQ eligible activities and other helpful resources. Each project nomination will undergo an eligibility review in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration. Please also note project nominations may be disqualified if a preliminary maintenance commitment has not been made by a local government agency. The CMAQ funding is being made available through the Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP Need ID 29232).

Name of Proposed Project: ___________________________________________________________

Project Scope/Description:

NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _________ _________

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: ______________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

PHONE: _____________________________________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________

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POLLUTANT REDUCTION

FAST Planning has a consultant under contract to calculate the pollutant reduction (emission benefit) for each project nomination. For this section, please describe the anticipated pollutant reduction and FAST Planning will enter the calculated emission benefit after the nomination form is submitted.

PARTICULATE MATTER(PM) 2.5 – WINTER SEASON

1. Will the project result in a reduction of PM2.5 and/or precursor pollutant (SO2, NOx, VOC, NH3) emissions during the winter season (October to March)?

Yes No Explain:

Calculated PM2.5 emission benefit during winter season: ___TBD___ lbs per day

Calculated precursor pollutant emission benefit during winter season: ___TBD___ lbs per day

PARTICULATE MATTER(PM) 2.5 – SUMMER SEASON

2. Will the project result in a reduction of PM2.5 and/or precursor pollutant (SO2, NOx, VOC, NH3) emissions during the summer season (April to September)?

Yes No Explain:

Calculated PM2.5 emission benefit during summer season: ___TBD___ lbs per day

Calculated precursor pollutant emission benefit during summer season: ___TBD___ lbs per day

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CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)

3. Will the project result in a reduction of CO emissions?

Yes No Explain:

Calculated CO emission benefit: ___TBD___ lbs per day

OTHER AIR POLLUTANTS (PM-10, OZONE/GREEHOUSE GASES, LEAD)

4. Will the project result in a reduction of other air pollutant emissions?

Yes No Explain:

CONGESTION MITIGATION

REDUCTION IN TRAVEL DELAY

5. Will the project result in a reduction in travel delay?

Yes No If yes, explain and provide the estimated reduction in Vehicle Hours of Delay (VHD):

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TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES

6. Will the project provide new multimodal connections/options? (Choose One)

Provides new multimodal connections/options to major employment centers, schools, essential services, and/or serves a low income/minority population

Provides new multimodal connections/options to other areas

Does not provide new multimodal connections/options Explain:

7. Does the project implement a Transportation Demand Management strategy?

See https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/plan4ops/trans_demand.htm.

Yes No Explain:

OTHER FACTORS

SAFETY (MOTORIZED & NON-MOTORIZED USERS)

8. Will the project result in safety improvements for motorized and/or non-motorized users?

Yes No Explain:

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PLAN APPROVAL

9. Does the project support measures included in the Fairbanks PM2.5 Non-attainment Area State Implementation Plan (SIP)? See https://dec.alaska.gov/air/anpms/communities/fbks-pm2-5-nonattainment-air-quality-plan/

Yes No Explain:

10. Is the project in an approved Plan other than the SIP?

Examples: 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, FFY19-23 Transportation Improvement Program, FNSB Comprehensive Plan, Fairbanks Downtown Plan, etc.

Yes No Explain:

PROJECT READINESS

11. Within how many years can the project be completed?

2 years 3 years 4 years >4 years Explain:

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12. Does the project have preliminary match and maintenance commitments?

Yes No Explain:

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COSTS

13. Will the project result in a decrease or increase to operations and maintenance costs?

Include estimate costs and explain:

POPULATION SERVED

14. What population will the project serve? (Choose One)

Regional/areawide users

Multiple neighborhoods/destinations

Single neighborhood/destination Explain:

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15. Will the project serve major employment centers, schools, essential services, and/or a lowincome/minority population?

Yes No

Explain:

PUBLIC SUPPORT

16. Indicate the public support for the project. (Choose all that Apply)

Broad public support and included in an approved Plan

Has resolution of support from a local government

Has letters of support or petition

Has documented public comments supporting project

Has documented public comments opposing project

Explain:

PROJECT COST

17. What is the estimated cost of the project? ____________________________________

Explain why this cost is reasonable and should be allocated to this project:

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Things to attach: Project figures, photos of existing conditions, public support documentation, plan documentation, and other supporting documents.

For more information, please contact:

Jackson Fox, Executive Director

FAST Planning

100 Cushman Street, Suite 205, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

[email protected]

(907) 205-4276

Please submit completed form and attachments to staff member above via email, mail, or in person.

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FAST Planning CMAQ Project Scoring Criteria

Project Name:

Scorer Name:

Criteria  Weight Total Points

POLLUTANT REDUCTION

PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) 2.5 ‐ WINTER SEASON (October to March) Choose One + BONUS

>2.5 lbs per day (>0.5% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 8 0

0.5‐2.5 lbs per day (0.1% to 0.5% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 6 0

>0‐0.5 lbs per day (up to 0.1% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 4 0

BONUS: Measureable reduction in PM2.5 precursor pollutants (SO2, NOx, VOC, NH3) 2 0

PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) 2.5 ‐ SUMMER SEASON (April to September) Choose One + BONUS

>2.5 lbs per day (>0.5% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 4 0

0.5‐2.5 lbs per day (0.1% to 0.5% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 3 0

>0‐0.5 lbs per day (up to 0.1% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 2 0

BONUS: Measureable reduction in PM2.5 precursor pollutants (SO2, NOx, VOC, NH3) 1 0

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Choose One

>250 lbs per day (>1% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 6 0

125‐250 lbs per day (0.5% to 1% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 4 0

25‐125 lbs per day (0.1% to 0.5% reduction in areawide on‐road emissions) 2 0

Low/negligible pollutant reduction 0 0

OTHER AIR POLLUTANTS (PM‐10, Ozone/Greenhouse Gases, Lead) Choose One

Significant Benefit 4 0

Some Benefit 2 0

No Benefit 0 0

CONGESTION MITIGATION

REDUCTION IN TRAVEL DELAY Choose One

Significant reduction in Vehicle Hours of Delay (VHD) 6 0

Moderate reduction in VHD 4 0

Low/negligible reduction in VHD 0 0

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES Choose One + BONUS

Provides new multimodal connections/options to major 6 0

   employment centers, schools, essential services, and/or

   serves a low income/minority population

Provides new multimodal connections/options to other areas 4 0

Does not provide new multimodal connections/options 0 0

BONUS: Implements a Transportation Demand Management strategy 2 0

OTHER FACTORS

SAFETY (MOTORIZED & NON‐MOTORIZED USERS) Choose One

Significant safety improvement 4 0

Moderate safety improvement 2 0

Low/negligible imrovement to safety 0 0

PLAN APPROVAL Choose all that Apply

Project supports measures included in the SIP 4 0

Project included in an approved Plan other than SIP  2 0

   (MTP, TIP, Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Plan, etc)

Not in an approved Plan 0 0

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FAST Planning CMAQ Project Scoring Criteria

PROJECT READINESS Choose One + BONUS

Project can be completed within 2 years of funding award 3 0

Project can be completed within 3 years of funding award 2 0

Project can be completed within 4 years of funding award 1 0

BONUS: Project has preliminary match and maintenance commitments 4 0

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) Choose One

Decreases O&M costs 2 0

Low to moderate increase in O&M costs 1 0

High increase in O&M costs 0 0

POPULATION SERVED Choose One + BONUS

Regional/areawide users 4 0

Multiple neighborhoods/destinations 2 0

Single neighborhood/destination 1 0

BONUS: Major employment centers, schools, essential services, 3 0

   and/or serves a low income/minority population

PUBLIC SUPPORT Choose all that Apply

Has broad public support and included in an approved Plan 4 0

Has resolution of support from a local government 3 0

Has letters of support or petition 2 0

Has documented public comments supporting project 1 0

Has documented public comments opposing project 0 0

PROJECT TOTAL 0

PROJECT COST

Estimated project cost

Estimated pollutant reduction (total pounds, combined)

Project cost per pound of pollutant reduction

Is the cost reasonable for the nominated project? Yes

place an "X" in the appropriate box No

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College Bus Pullouts Project Update to FAST Planning Technical Committee

John J. Netardus, P.E., Engineering ManagerDecember 4, 2019

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Project Overview

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Hayes Ave

Lot 10,11W,11EBeaver Sports

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Farmers Market

Tract B: Farmer’s Market

TL532: Farmer’s Market

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Maryleigh Ave

Lot 6: Kirby Vacuum (Tim Cross)

Lot 5: Northern Alaska Environmental Center

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Current Schedule

Final Design Study Report................. December 20, 2019

Review PS&E..................................... March 20, 2020

Final PS&E......................................... May 15, 2020

Begin ROW/Utilities……………………….. May 15, 2020

Project Construction…………………….... Summer 2022

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Estimate

Design ‐ $490,000

Utilities ‐ $200,000

Right of Way ‐ $250,000

Construction ‐ $620,000

Total ‐ $1,560,000

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