HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-24 TTAC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 10:30 a.m.
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
C.1 Approval of the October 9, 2024 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC
Meeting Minutes(Butts)
D. Public Comments
E. New Business
E.1 Approval Recommendation for the Long Range Transportation Plan Scope of Work (Butts)
THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
TTAC AGENDA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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F. General Discussion
G. Adjournment
Consider the motion: Having reviewed the Long Range Transportation Plan Scope of Work, I move that
the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee recommend approval of the scope of work [with the
specified modifications] to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee, allowing for potential
future adjustments in the contingency language for Task 4.
This Committee generally meets the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
All meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance,
please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Approval of the October 9, 2024 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning
Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Motion to approve the October 9, 2024 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan
Planning Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver
information to the community and our partners.
BACKGROUND:Minutes from the October 9, 2024 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning
Organization TTAC Meeting.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
100924 Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes
Report compiled on: October 11, 2024
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Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes, October 9, 2024
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THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO TTAC MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
October 9, 2024
A.00:02:17 Call to Order -10:30 a.m.
B.00:03:07 Roll Call Present: Nicholas Ross, Camaree Uljua, Levi Ewan, Brandon Jones (Kevin Mueller) Designee, Sunshine
Ross, Brandon Swanzer
Absent: Chris Saunders, Jason Karp, Sean O'Callaghan, Mitch Buthod, John How
Excused: None
Also, in attendance; David Holien, Marcy Yeykal, Kalem Gustafson, Richard Wolf, Dede Frothingham,
Katie Potts, Beth Clarkson, Marilee Brown, Kenn Winegar, Riley Lubbers, Jason Delume, Jamie Grabinski,
Ralph Zimmer
C.00:04:06 Approval of Minutes
C.1 Approval of the September 11, 2024 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
TTAC Meeting Minutes (Butts)
00:04:33 Motion to approve C. Approval of Minutes
Levi Ewan: Motion
Camaree Uljua: 2nd
00:05:12 Vote on the Motion to approve C. Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 6 - 0.
Approve:
Nicholas Ross
Camaree Uljua
Levi Ewan
Brandon Jones (Kevin Mueller) Designee
Sunshine Ross
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Brandon Swanzer
Disapprove:
None
D. 00:05:42 Public Comments
There was no public comment.
E.00:06:22 New Business
E.1 Presentation on Transportation Alternatives Program (Holien)
Receive and discuss the presentation on the Transportation Alternatives program.
00:07:13 Staff Presentation
The Transportation Alternatives Program Manager with MDT, David Holien presented the
Transportation Alternatives Program to the committee.
00:34:58 Questions from the Committee
E.2 Selection of Continuous Count Station (CCS) Locations: Arterial and Collector (Ross)
Select the preferred CCS locations: arterial and collector.
00:53:43 Staff Presentation
Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross presented the selection of continuous count
station Locations: Arterial and Collector to the committee.
00:57:05 Discussion from committee
01:06:14 Motion to approve E.2 Selection of two Continuous Count Stations recommended at the
Jackrabbit Lane and E Valley Center Road and the Baxter Lane and Love Lane locations.
Levi Ewan: Motion
Brandon Swanzer: 2nd
01:07:41 Public Comment
There was no public comment.
01:09:06 Vote on the Motion to approve E.2 Selection of two Continuous Count Stations recommended
at the Jackrabbit Lane and E Valley Center Road and the Baxter Lane and Love Lane locations. The
Motion carried 6 - 0.
Approve:
Nicholas Ross
Camaree Uljua
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Levi Ewan
Brandon Jones (Kevin Mueller) Designee
Sunshine Ross
Brandon Swanzer
Disapprove:
None
Chair Ross recommends tabling the other two count station locations until the larger group returns next
month.
F. General Discussion
G. 01:11:06 Adjournment
This Committee generally meets the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Approval Recommendation for the Long Range Transportation Plan Scope of
Work
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Consider the motion: Having reviewed the Long Range Transportation Plan
Scope of Work, I move that the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
recommend approval of the scope of work [with the specified modifications]
to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee, allowing for potential
future adjustments in the contingency language for Task 4.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (GVMPO) must have
an adopted Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) by December 26, 2026 to
comply with federal requirements. The attached scope of work (SOW)
outlines the 18-month LRTP development, including required transportation
elements and expanded transit analysis in Task 4, which will be funded by
the Urban Transportation District (UTD), Streamline.
This draft has been refined with input from Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee (TTAC) members and the Transportation Policy
Coordinating Committee (TPCC). Adjustments include addressing regulatory
and non-regulatory comments. The LRTP will be overseen by GVMPO's
existing committees and a project-specific temporary Community Advisory
Panel (CAP) for advisory input. Final decisions and directives will be made by
the TPCC. Project-specific public engagement activities have been removed
from the SOW and will be detailed in a separate Public Participation Plan.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
GVMPO_LRTP_SOW_TTAC-final_draft.pdf
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Report compiled on: November 7, 2024
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LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
SCOPE OF WORK
I. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (GVMPO) seeks consulting services to
develop its inaugural Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Metropolitan Planning Area
(MPA). The MPA encompasses the Cities of Bozeman and Belgrade, as well as a portion of
Gallatin County. The boundary map is available at: www.bozeman.net/services/gvmpo/about
The LRTP will guide transportation development for at least a 20-year horizon, outlining
strategies for a safe, efficient, and connected multimodal transportation system. As the first
LRTP, this project presents new opportunities while building upon existing plans.
This plan will primarily focus on existing and proposed transportation facilities—including major
roadways, transit systems, intercity bus services, multimodal and intermodal hubs,
nonmotorized options, and connections between different modes of transport to ensure an
integrated transportation system. The plan should place special emphasis on facilities that
serve important national and regional transportation functions.
The plan must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements – including, but
not limited to, the entirety of 23 CFR 450. The project will be completed within 18 months. The
plan must be formally adopted by December 29, 2026.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Task 1 — Project Management and Administration
1. Project Initiation and Coordination
A. Establish biweekly project manager meetings between the consultant
project manager and GVMPO staff for status updates, action items, and
key issues. The meetings will include others as needed.
i. Between scheduled meetings, use email or ad-hoc virtual
meetings for minor decision-making or updates.
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ii. Meetings will adhere to project timelines, timely needs, and
review of deliverables.
B. Develop a detailed project management plan outlining timelines,
milestones, deliverables tracking, and communication protocols.
i. Include a Gantt Chart to visualize the overall project development
timelines, incorporating at a minimum key milestones and
deliverables, community engagement events, and decision points.
2. Monthly Progress Reporting
A. Provide comprehensive monthly progress reports, including:
i. Detailed description of services rendered.
ii. Dates of services.
iii. Monthly invoice.
a. Hours worked and corresponding hourly rates.
b. Overview of total budget and remaining budget.
c. Percentage of task completion and percent of budget
utilization.
d. Task 4 – Additional Transit Focus is contingent upon
approved agreements. All work under this task must be
separately account for work using FTA Section 5303 funds,
distinct from FHWA Section 112 Metropolitan Planning (PL)
Funds. Without approved agreements and separate
accounting, the MPO and the City of Bozeman will not
authorize payment for any work completed under Task 4.
e. Any additional required information.
3. Quality Assurance and Control
A. Develop and implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
plan to ensure all deliverables meet high standards.
4. Deliverables
A. Project management plan.
B. Meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.
C. Monthly progress reports.
D. QA/QC plan.
II. Task 2 — Community Engagement
1. Public Involvement
A. Engagement Strategy
i. GVMPO is currently developing its Public Participation Plan (PPP).
Community engagement efforts will be aligned with the finalized
PPP, which will define the exact activities and meet the
requirements of 23 CFR 450.316.
ii. An adopted PPP is anticipated for March or April 2025.
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B. Community Advisory Panel (CAP)
i. Be prepared to incorporate a CAP composed of local residents to
provide input and guidance at key points. Align CAP meetings with
project milestones and plan for consultant team participation.
ii. This will serve in an advisory capacity with final decisions and
directives made by the TPCC.
iii. The MPO will lead the identification and selection of participants.
2. Stakeholder Coordination
The development of this plan will require coordination and consultation with
several entities, including but not limited to state and local agencies responsible
for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection,
conservation, and historic preservation, among others.
The development and oversight of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) will
be managed by the following bodies:
A. Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC): The MPO’s
governing body consisting of elected officials and representatives from
multiple jurisdictions.
i. Meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The
GVMPO staff will provide regular updates; key consultant team
members are estimated to need to attend approximately once
every three months.
ii. Provides policy direction and final approval of the LRTP.
iii. The TPCC will be the primary body to adopt the LRTP.
B. Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC): Provides
technical expertise and recommendations to the MPO with staff from
multiple jurisdictions.
i. Meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month. GVMPO
staff will provide routine updates; key project team members will
likely need to attend bimonthly.
ii. The TTAC will be the primary body to provide technical input into
plan development.
C. Streamline / Urban Transportation District (UTD) Board: Oversees
transit-related initiatives and policies.
i. Meets monthly, typically the fourth Wednesday, both in-person
and virtually. Key consultant team members may need to attend
approximately three times with a focus on transit-related items.
ii. If contingent agreements are in place to utilize FTA Section 5303
Funds, this will be the primary body to provide direction on Task 4
– Additional Transit Focus.
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iii. The UTD will be the primary entity providing transit-related
direction.
D. Local Jurisdictions: Including the Cities of Bozeman, Belgrade, and
Gallatin County.
i. GVMPO staff will provide updates to non-MPO governing bodies
as needed, using existing materials. Consultant attendance is likely
unnecessary for these meetings but could be necessary.
E. Other Jurisdictions: Includes and is not limited to Federal, State, and
Tribal entities.
3. Deliverables
A. Community engagement plan and implementation.
III. Task 3 — Existing and Projected Conditions
Most items in Task III must be projected to at least a 20-year planning horizon and must
meet the requirements of 23 CFR 450.324(f).
1. Review of Existing Plans
A. Review and ensure adherence to relevant plans from the City of
Bozeman, City of Belgrade, Gallatin County, Streamline/Urban
Transportation District, and other relevant regional entities. These plans
include, but are not limited to the following:
i. 2013 City of Bozeman Community Safety Transportation Plan
ii. 2017 City of Bozeman Transportation Master Plan
iii. 2020 Bozeman Climate Action Plan
iv. 2022 Bozeman SAFE Plan
v. 2023 City of Bozeman Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation
(PRAT) Plan
vi. 2023 City of Bozeman Belonging in Bozeman – Equity & Inclusion
Plan
vii. 2019 Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan
viii. 2017 City of Belgrade Long Range Transportation Plan
ix. 2021 Gallatin County Triangle Trails Plan
x. 2022 Gallatin County Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan
xi. 2024 Streamline Transit Development Plan
xii. Streamline Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
xiii. 2014 MDT Montana Rest Area Plan
xiv. 2017 MDT TranPlanMT
xv. 2010 MDT Montana State Rail Plan
xvi. 2019 MDT Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
xvii. 2020 MDT Montana Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan (CHSP)
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xviii. 2022 MDT Transportation Asset Management Plan
xix. 2021 MDT ADA Transition Plan Update
xx. 2022 MDT Montana Freight Plan
xxi. 2023 MDT & DEQ Montana Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure
Deployment Plan / National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
xxii. MDT Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
xxiii. 2020 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Master Plan
xxiv. Additional plans, documents, and programs that may be required
under 23 CFR 450.306(d)(4), 23 CFR 450.324(g), and 23 CFR
450.324(h).
2. Transportation Infrastructure
A. Compile data from existing sources to review the following:
i. Roadways: roadway networks, classifications, congestion, traffic
flow, and pavement conditions.
ii. Bridges: identify bridge locations and pavement conditions for
those on the National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
iii. Transit Systems: review transit infrastructure and services,
including routes, schedules, programs, and ridership data.
iv. Non-Motorized Modes: Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle networks,
including sidewalks, bikeways, paved paths, and trails.
B. Additional items required to ensure compliance with 23 CFR 450.324(e)
and 450.324(f), as well as any other applicable regulations.
C. As this is the MPO’s first LRTP, certain datasets may be incomplete or
unavailable. This could require additional efforts to gather or refine the
necessary information.
3. Land Use and Zoning
A. Review existing land use, zoning, and development trends.
B. Map population and employment densities across the MPA.
C. Connect to current and projected transportation demands for people
and goods
4. Demographics and Environmental Justice
A. Research, document, and analyze population growth trends, age
distribution, income levels, vehicle ownership, and other key
demographic factors.
B. Utilizing Census data, identify environmental justice and disadvantaged
populations, including individuals with limited English proficiency, low-
income households, persons experiencing disabilities, senior
populations, minority groups, and zero-vehicle households to ensure
compliance with Title VI and environmental justice requirements.
5. Travel Patterns for All Modes
A. Document travel patterns within, into, and out of the MPA.
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B. Using a high-level MPO level lens of the collector and arterial network,
and as budget permits, consider the potential following:
i. General time-of-day travel distributions and peak hours.
ii. Travel time reliability and traffic flows.
iii. Key areas of congestion and bottlenecks.
iv. Volumes, capacities, and multi-modal level-of-service.
C. Consultants will use GIS to overlay walking, bicycling infrastructure, and
transit routes, identifying where they intersect to generate First/Final
Mile (FFM) radii around those points.
D. Utilizing available estimates, e.g., American Community Survey (ACS)
data, document the percentage of commute trips by each mode,
including walking, bicycling, driving, transit, and telecommuting.
6. Safety Analysis
A. Utilize available state resources to assess crash data, with a focus on
high injury networks and fatal/serious injury crashes. Given this is the
MPO's inaugural LRTP, some data may require additional effort for
acquisition and validation.
B. Assess the feasibility of, and where practical, document and evaluate
the residential origins of vehicles involved in crashes within the MPA.
7. Freight and Goods Movement
A. Identify, review, and analyze key freight routes, inter-modal centers, and
heavy vehicle volumes within the MPA.
8. Environmental and Natural Resources
A. Review, incorporate the following into transportation planning and
analysis:
i. Utilize Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan as primary resource.
ii. Natural resources, floodways, protected areas, and other
environmental constraints affecting transportation planning.
B. Provide current air quality data and assess potential environmental
impacts.
C. Consider environmental mitigation activities and proposed areas for
these activities as required in 23 CFR 450.324(f)(9).
9. Economic Activity
10. Deliverables
A. Existing and Projected Conditions Report.
B. Technical appendices with detailed data analyses.
C. Maps and GIS files developed or utilized.
IV. Task 4 — Additional Transit Focus
All work performed under this task in contingent upon approved agreements. Without
approved agreements and separate accounting, the MPO and the City of Bozeman will
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not authorize payment for any work completed under Task 4. This task involves
developing a detailed additional transit component within the LRTP. All work and
associated expenses on this task must and shall be tracked separately.
1. Access the future mobility needs of various populations (seniors, individuals with
disabilities, people living with lower incomes, etc.)
2. Identify long range transit infrastructure needs
A. Obtaining right of way, adding bus pull outs, etc.
B. Bus stop amenities (including concrete pads, sidewalks, curb cuts, etc.)
C. First and last mile needs (conduct walk audit)
3. Identify candidate corridors for high frequency transit (7-8 to later be narrowed
down)
4. Evaluate potential transit locations/land needs
A. Additional transit facility (with maintenance, automated wash bay, etc.)
B. Future transit transfer stations
C. Park & Ride lots
5. Evaluate transit prioritization to improve service and reduce delays (could
include emergency vehicles)
A. Signal priority/Queue Jumps
B. Accessory/dedicated transit lanes
C. Shared transit turn lanes
6. Land use planning/technical analysis
A. Transit ties to affordability projects
B. Engineering and design guidelines
C. Developer requirements
D. Environmental and climate projections
7. Identify opportunities for intentionality for increased use of transit
A. Evaluate major employer data (housing, encourage use of transit)
B. Coordination with regional transportation (intercity routes)
C. Passenger rail or light rail future locations
D. Ridership and equity analysis
E. Community engagement for participation from marginalized groups
(minority groups, disability community, non-English speaking, etc.)
F. Transportation mode shifts (transit, biking, walking, scooters, e-bikes,
etc.)
G. Travel demand modeling (origin/destination trip reports)
8. Funding evaluation
A. Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC)
B. Investigate impact fees associated with transit
C. Flexible state funding, opportunity for state legislative buy in
9. Estimating capital investments including “green” fleet or alternative fuel options
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10. Deliverables
A. Additional Transit Analysis
B. Technical appendices
C. Clear separate accounting of expenses related to the additional transit
focus.
V. Task 5 — Plan Development and Recommendations
1. Vision, Goals, and Objectives
A. Develop the LRTP vision, goals, and objectives in collaboration with
stakeholders and the public.
2. Transportation System
A. Review and analyze future transportation demands based upon
projections for population growth, employment trends, land use
changes, and travel patterns.
B. Ensure consideration and alignment with all planning factors (23 USC
134 (h), 23 CFR 450.306(b)) and analysis elements (23 CFR 450.324).
3. Land Use and Zoning
A. Research, examine, and document:
i. Transit Supportive Land-Use: Identify optimal densities for
residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments that
correlate with walkability and high transit ridership. Include
specific metrics (e.g., dwelling units per acre) and examples of
success in the region.
ii. Transit Oriented Development: Document national and regional
best practices for TOD and policies that maximize access to transit.
B. Ensure that all transportation modes are thoroughly considered and
integrated with land use projections, emphasizing the critical nexus
between land use and transportation planning.
4. Scenario Development and Modeling
A. Assist in the development of an estimated three future scenarios to be
modeled using a gravity model to help evaluate system performance,
compare alternatives, and generate informed recommendations.
i. Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will manage and
execute all transportation modeling for these scenarios.
ii. The consultant team will help ensure accurate modeling.
iii. Project team and TTAC will coordinate closely with MDT and
selected consultant on the transportation modeling assumptions;
once assumptions are established, consultant team will work
directly with MDT to coordinate modeling data needs while
keeping MPO staff apprised.
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iv. The consultant team will not be responsible for performing
modeling. Consultants should not include modeling time in their
proposals.
B. Consultant team will review, analyze, and incorporate results
appropriately.
C. Assist in presenting modeling results to technical staff, elected officials,
and community stakeholders.
5. Recommendations
A. Functional Classification Map
i. Develop a regional MPO functional classification map.
ii. Provide any updated GIS files.
B. Policies, Programs, and Processes
i. Consider the following when developing narrative
recommendations: safety, security, connectivity, integration,
economic vitality, efficient system management, enhanced travel
and tourism, improved resiliency and reliability, transportation
options, demand management, maintenance, snow removal,
reduction or mitigation of stormwater impacts, emergency
response, emerging technologies, multimodal needs, agency
coordination, or other relevant considerations for motorized,
nonmotorized users, people, and freight.
1. Discuss policies, programs, or strategies to protect and
enhance the environment, promote energy conservation,
improve the quality of life, and promote consistency
between transportation improvements.
2. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the
transportation system across and between modes, for
people and freight.
ii. Any content in this section that pertains to proposed
transportation investments—whether programs or projects—
must align with federal regulations and planning factors.
iii. Incorporate cross-asset management principles into
recommendations.
C. Performance Measures and Goals
i. Incorporate Federally Mandated and State Performance
Measures.
1. Address all federally mandated performance measures as
outlined in 23 CFR Part 450.306(d) and applicable state
performance targets.
2. Collaborate with MDT and relevant stakeholders to
integrate these measures into the LRTP.
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3. Ensure the performance measures support the national
goals described in 23 U.S.C § 150(b) and adhere to the
planning factors specified in 23 CFR Part 450.
ii. Collaborate with stakeholders and the public to define local
performance goals that reflect local priorities and needs, likely
including mode share goals.
iii. Integrate local performance goals with state and federal measures
into the LRTP framework to create cohesive plan.
iv. Develop interactive performance dashboards to effectively
present measures, targets, and to support transparency, public
engagement, decision-making, and ongoing monitoring.
D. Financial Plan
i. Utilize cross-asset management to guide the allocation of financial
resources, ensuring funds are directed to projects that offer the
greatest return on investment across all categories.
ii. Identify and assess multimodal funding options to support project
implementation and meet long-, mid- and short-term goals,
including federal, state, local, traditional, non-traditional, and
innovate funding opportunities.
iii. Provide planning-level cost estimates for identified projects.
iv. The consultant should analyze public input data collected
throughout the planning process to help guide the develop of
funding priorities.
E. Project Lists
When compiling the project lists, apply cross-asset management
principles as part of performance-based planning and programming to
prioritize projects and ensure limited resources are allocated to projects
that enhance the overall transportation system. Consultants will ensure
maintenance and life-cycle funding needs are discussed.
i. Recommended and Committed Lists: Compile a list of projects
reasonably expected to be funded on a long-term planning
horizon, identifying funding sources, cost estimates, and priorities.
ii. Illustrative Project List: Identify desired projects outside current
funding capacity, providing rationale and potential funding
strategies.
F. Implementation Planning
i. Include clear strategies for implementing the plan, including
potential roles and responsibilities of the MPO and its partners.
1. Build upon existing plans and explore opportunities to
advance projects from these plans into actionable reality.
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6. Deliverables
A. Documented Vision, Goals, and Objectives.
B. Transportation System Analysis.
C. Scenario Development for Gravity Modeling.
D. Regional Functional Classification Map and utilized GIS files.
E. Comprehensive Recommendations.
F. Performance Measures and Goals.
G. Financial Plan.
H. Recommended and Committed Fiscally Constrained Project Lists, and
Illustrative Projects List.
I. Technical Memos and Supporting Documentation.
J. GIS files and other resources developed or utilized.
VI. Draft and Finalize LRTP
1. Collaborative Development:
A. Perform work in a collaborative manner with all public and stakeholder
partners, including MDT, FHWA, UTD, and local jurisdictions.
B. Work closely with GVMPO staff throughout the plan development
process, conducting incremental reviews to ensure alignment and
promptly address feedback.
2. Develop High Quality, User-Friendly Document
A. Produce a high-quality, visually appealing, and easy-to-navigate
comprehensive document with clear graphics and images that has
professional layout and publishing without the use of story boards.
B. Append technical memos and relevant supporting documents to
provide detailed reference information. These appendices should
supplement the main LRTP document to offer in-depth analysis and
document assumptions.
C. The final document will be presented to the MPO after TPCC approval.
3. Ensure Compliance with Accessibility and Style Standards
A. Create documents that comply with Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level A and AA ADA accessibility standards
4. Performance Dashboard
A. Create an interactive data dashboard to effectively present
performance measures, targets, and goals in a manner that will support
ongoing monitoring and decision-making. Should be developed to be
updated with time.
5. Deliverables
A. Draft LRTP, with incremental reviews.
B. Final LRTP with appendices, collaboratively developed.
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