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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-25 TB Agenda and PacketA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements D.1 Staff Update(Ross) E. Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of the December 5, 2024 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes (Ross) F. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA TB AGENDA Wednesday, January 22, 2025 General information about the Transportation Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Board or staff. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Nick Ross, nross@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 982 5865 6090 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Transportation Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public 1 G. FYI/Discussion G.1 Pedestrian and Bicycle Gap Definition Metrics and Weighting Factors Work Session (Mastel) G.2 Transportation Alternatives Program - Overview for 2025 and Preliminary Project Discussion(Lonsdale) H. Adjournment comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. This board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board 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. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Staff Update MEETING DATE:January 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:The Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross Provides the Board with Staff Updates and Transportation Related Items. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: December 13, 2024 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT: Approval of the December 5, 2024 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes MEETING DATE:January 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the December 5, 2024 Transportation Board 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 December 5, 2024 Transportation Advisory Board. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the board. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 120524 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes Report compiled on: December 13, 2024 4 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2024 Page 1 of 4 THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES December 5, 2024 A) 00:05:03 Call to Order - 6:00 PM Present: Bryce Gordon, Shannon Mahoney, Courtney Oyler, Kelly Pohl, Paul Reichert, Rio Roland Absent: None Excused: Hayden Glines Staff present at the Dias: Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross, Commissioner, Douglas Fischer and Public Works Office Manager, Marcy Yeykal B) 00:05:10 Disclosures C) 00:05:17 Changes to the Agenda 00:05:31 Motion to approve I move to approve the absence of Hyden Glines from tonight's Transportation Board. Bryce Gordon: Motion Rio Roland: 2nd 00:05:41 Vote on the Motion to approve the absence of Hyden Glines from tonight's Transportation Board. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Courtney Oyler Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Rio Roland 5 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Disapprove: None 00:05:56 Chair Pohl made an announcement to the board that they are doing interviews for two new board members. She also thanked Courtney Oyler for her service on the Transportation Board because tonight was her last meeting. D) 00:06:43 Public Service Announcements D.1 Director's Update 00:07:42 Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross gave an update to the board on all transportation related items. E) 00:08:50 Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of the October 23, 2024, Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 102324 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 00:08:57 Motion to approve the October 23, 2024, Transportation Board Meeting Minutes. Shannon Mahoney: Motion Bryce Gordon: 2nd 00:09:16 Vote on the Motion to approve the October 23, 2024, Transportation Board Meeting Minutes. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Courtney Oyler Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Rio Roland Disapprove: None F) 00:09:25 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board 00:10:12 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown thanked Director Ross for finding money for pathways and spoke about TA Funding. G) 00:13:11 Special Presentations G.1 00:13:17 Babcock: 15th to 19th Work Session 6 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross presented the Babcock: 15th to 19th Work Session to the board. 00:38:53 Questions of Staff 00:58:31 Public Comment There was no public comment. 00:58:57 Board Discussion H) 01:07:12 Action Items H.1 01:07:26 Black Avenue Parking Lot Pocket Park Expansion for I-Ho Peace Park I-Ho Peace Park_Parking Exhibit 112624.pdf I-Ho Peace Park_Final Concept 101824.pdf 01:20:04 Motion to approve the use of 2 current parking spaces in the Black Avenue surface lot for the expansion of the existing pocket park into "I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park." Shannon Mahoney: Motion Paul Reichert: 2nd 01:21:17 Vote on the Motion to approve the use of 2 current parking spaces in the Black Avenue surface lot for the expansion of the existing pocket park into "I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park." The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Courtney Oyler Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Rio Roland Disapprove: None 01:19:41 Discussion Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership Executive Director presented the Black Avenue Parking Lot Pocket Park Expansion For I-Ho Peace Park to the board. 01:12:11 Nicolas Focken, Parking Manager talked about Parking concerns for the I-Ho Park. 01:12:16 Kendra with SanBell talked about the design to create the I-Ho peace park. Public Comment 7 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2024 Page 4 of 4 01:18:34 There was no public Comment. I) 01:21:28 FYI/Discussion I.1 01:23:10 2024 City Board Ethics Trainings Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross, presented the 2024 City Board Ethics Training to the board. J) 01:54:52 Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Candace Mastel, TDM Coordinator SUBJECT:Pedestrian and Bicycle Gap Definition Metrics and Weighting Factors Work Session MEETING DATE:January 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Participate in work session STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods. BACKGROUND:In late 2022, the Bozeman City Commission requested that city staff pursue a gap analysis study to ascertain what areas within the City were experiencing gap or connectivity issues in relation to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Closing those physical gaps was identified as an important area to focus infrastructure improvements to provide a more connected and safe system for active transportation and mobility in the community. The project was added to the Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 as line-item A&C026, “Bike/Ped Gap Analysis.” City Staff regularly use mapping tools and adopted plans to identify the areas where connectivity is missing between facilities. However, these mapping tools and plans have become dated and the need for a more robust mapping effort and prioritization tool has been identified as necessary to compliment the capital improvement planning and development review processes. The first phase of the project was to update the existing mapping features and provide more detailed information on where gaps exist. This task was completed in the summer of 2024. On September 10, 2024 the Transportation Board participated in a work session to discuss the "types" of gaps for this project. The presentation provided five gap types, including Spot, Line, Area, Experiential, and Network gaps. The feedback from the board at that meeting prompted the project team to simplify these five gap types into three (Spot, Line and Area). This task was completed prior to moving forward with refining the criteria metrics and weighting factors. 9 At this point in the project the gaps have been identified in a geographic information system format, as directed in the scope of work, and the project team has developed the criteria metrics and weighting factors in order to execute a test use of the tool to identify priority gaps. This work session is meant to provide input on this operation and ensure that it meets the original intent of the project and serves to be a useful tool in determining how to prioritize gaps for staff in the future. The City Commission and City Staff are committed to prioritizing active transportation facilities in the community and working to close the gaps to allow residents to access workplaces, essential services, schools, parks, and other destinations. All recently adopted plans, including but not limited to the Climate Action Plan and the Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT) support improving connectivity and closing the gaps throughout the community. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: Weighting Exercise Spreadsheet for TB.pdf Report compiled on: January 3, 2025 10 Gap Analysis: Planning Team Weighting Exercise Results Monday, December 23, 2024 Ranking of Overall Criteria Directive: Each criteria can receive 11 points in the ranking Count Weight Criteria 1: Safety & Comfort 13 48 Criteria 2: Equity (Equal Mobility Options for Everyone)4 15 Criteria 3: Public Input 3 11 Criteria 4: Connections to Activity Centers 7 26 Criteria 5: Ease of Implementation 0 0 Total 27 100.00 Conclusion: Planning Team feels that Safety & Comfort is the most important criteria Criteria 1: Safety  & Comfort (each get 12 points)Count 48.1 Directive: Planning Team has a total of 12 points to assign to sub-criteria 1.1 Level of Traffic Stress (1 – 4)8 10.70 1.2 Count of severe or fatal crashes within a 500-foot buffer 8 10.70 1.3 Posted speed limit 8 10.70 1.4 Maximum AADT intersecting within 100-foot buffer 5 6.69 1.5 Maximum lane count 5 6.69 1.6 Sum of Strava activities within 500-foot buffer 2 2.67 Conclusion: Planning Team feels like 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 are all equal in regards to Safety & Comfort issues Criteria 2: Equity (each gets 8 points)Count 14.8 Directive: Planning Team has a total of 8 points to assign to sub-criteria 2.1 Median of median incomes among intersecting census block (inverted scale)7 4.32 2.2 Location is within a quarter-mile buffer of existing transit stop 9 5.56 2.3 Inverse of the total length of sidewalk and bicycle facilities within a half-mile buffer 5 3.09 2.4 Percent of gap within a quarter-mile buffer of commercial zoning 3 1.85 Conclusion: Planning Team feels like 2.2 is most important as a sub-criteria in Equity Criteria 3: Public Input  (each gets 4 points)Count 11.1 Directive: Planning Team has a total of 4 points to assign to sub-criteria 3.1 Percent overlap with buffered PRAT aspirational network or Triangle Trails Plan layer.10 9.26 3.2 Count of public comment points within 500'2 1.85 Conclusion: Planning Team feels that overlap with the PRAT Plan and other plans is important 11 Criteria 4: Connections to Activity Centers (each gets 10 points)Count 25.9 Directive: Planning Team has a total of 10 points to assign to sub-criteria 4.1 Sum of dwelling units within quarter-mile buffer (based on COB address data)8 6.91 4.2 Percent of gap within a quarter-mile buffer of commercial zoning (same as 2.5)6 5.19 4.3 Count of parks within a quarter-mile buffer 4 3.46 4.4 Count of schools within a quarter-mile buffer 9 7.78 4.5 Gap within a half-mile of Downtown (B-3 zoning)3 2.59 Conclusion: Planning Team feels that the number of dwelling units within a quarter mile is important Criteria 5: Ease of Implementation  Count 0.0 5.1 Percent overlap with Capital Improvement Plan project. Conclusion: This criteria is being discussed as more appropriate for administrative/staff related than as part of the 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Taylor Lonsdale, Transportation Engineer Jeff Butts, GVMPO Manager Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Transportation Alternatives Program - Overview for 2025 and Preliminary Project Discussion MEETING DATE:January 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Provide feedback to staff on potential projects for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program STRATEGIC PLAN:4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices: Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and improve mobility options that accommodate all travel modes. BACKGROUND:The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program is a federal program that is administered by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). MDT allocates the TA funding across the state based on population. MDT allocates funding for each of the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO). That funding is administered by the MPO. With the designation of the Gallatin Valley MPO (GVMPO) in 2023, how the TA program is administered in Bozeman has changed. The GVMPO will now administer the TA Program for projects within the Bozeman Urban Area. MDT has allocated $1,399,044 to the GVMPO for TA projects. The GVMPO has issued a call for projects and established a map showing the area in which projects will apply for TA funding through the GVMPO. Those documents and the application form are attached. Jeff Butts, GVMPO Manager will present an overview of the TA Program to the Board. This will include the changes in how funding will be administered and information on how the GVMPO will select projects. Taylor Lonsdale, Transportation Engineer will present an initial list of projects that City staff has identified as potential projects for the 2025 TA Call for Applications. The list is based on previous TA application discussions as well as the initial results for the Gap Analysis Project. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None identified. 13 FISCAL EFFECTS:No direct fiscal effects. Transportation Alternatives projects require a local match. Depending on the project selected, the match will vary. The approved City budget includes funds that can be used to provide the local match. Attachments: 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects.pdf Transportation Alternatives Program Application Form.pdf 2025_GVMPO_TA_Eligibility_Map.jpg Report compiled on: January 15, 2025 14 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects If you have difficulty using this document, please email jbutts@bozeman.net or call (406) 577-7416. 15 2025 Transportation Alternatives CALL FOR PROJECTS Application Deadline: April 9, 2025 – 5:00pm Key Dates • January 10, 2025: Applications open • April 9, 2025: Applications close • April-May 2025: Evaluation and selection • May-June 2025: Tentative awards publicly announced • September-October 2025: MDT Transportation Commission approval • November-December 2025: Agreements executed with MDT • January 2026: Project development begins • 2027 – 2029: Bidding and construction The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (GVMPO) invites eligible applicants within the Bozeman urbanized area to apply for funding through the 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. This $1,399,044 competitive program aims to improve the transportation network by expanding travel options. Program Overview TA invests in projects that emphasize pedestrian, bicycle, and other non-motorized facilities. Transit-related proposals are also welcome if they directly enhance pedestrian, bicycle, or ADA accessibility and infrastructure. Eligible Projects Eligible activities include a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects, including: • Pedestrian and bicycle facilities • Trails (hard surface, ADA compliant) • Safe Routes to School projects • Community improvements, e.g., historic preservation, vegetation management • Environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity. For more information, please see Montana’s TA Program Description. 16 Project Sponsors Eligible applicants (project sponsors) for the TA program include: • Local governments • Regional transportation authorities • Transit agencies • Natural resource or public land agencies • School districts, local education agencies, or schools • Tribal governments • Non-profits Note: The Montana Department of Transportation requires non-profits partner with another eligible entity, such as a local government. The Project Sponsor must be the eligible entity partnering with the non-profit. Project Location Eligible projects must be entirely in the Bozeman Urbanized Area (TA-Eligible on the map). Projects outside this area apply through MDT’s Statewide Call for Applications. Click the map for an enlarged version. 17 Local Match Most projects require a 13.42% local match using non-Federal aid sources. However, projects on MDT routes involving pavement preservation or ADA improvements may qualify for a state match. For details on MDT routes, please visit the MDT Spatial Data Map. Application Process 1. Review eligibility criteria and requirements 2. Complete the 2025 application 3. Attach optional supplemental materials 4. Submit your application by April 9, 2025 Incomplete applications may be disqualified. Submittal Submit your application by emailing it to: Email: jbutts@bozeman.net Subject: 2025 TA – [Applicant Agency] Physical copies are not accepted. If you need assistance, contact MPO staff. Project Review The GVMPO Selection Committee evaluates applications within the Bozeman Urbanized Area. GVMPO may remove a project from consideration if: • The project scores below 25% in either the “Project Benefits” or “Risk Analysis”. • A fatal flaw is identified, e.g., an incomplete application, lack of maintenance commitment, non-compliance with ADA requirements, significant right-of-way or environmental impacts. • The application spans within and outside the Bozeman urbanized area. 2025 Application Scoring Procedure The GVMPO Selection Committee reviews and scores TA applications for the Bozeman Urbanized Area, separate from the Statewide TA Call. It includes the MPO Manager, the City of Bozeman Grants Manager, and a non-Bozeman Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) member, subject to availability. The following procedures guide the Committee’s scoring and selection process: 18 1. Applications undergo an eligibility review to ensure they meet basic requirements like sponsor qualifications and funding rules. Ineligible applications are removed, and sponsors are notified with an explanation. 2. Eligible applications are scored independently by Committee members using the TA Application’s criteria, with a total of 100 points available: 10 for the project description and 45 each for Project Benefits and Risk Analysis. 3. The Committee meets to discuss and refine scores, allowing members to adjust their evaluations based on group insights. 4. Final scores from each member are combined to create a total score for each application, which determines the project rankings. 5. Projects are selected based on these rankings. Timeline Final approvals and funding will follow the Statewide schedule. 19 GALLATIN VALLEY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA) PROGRAM APPLICATION Fill in all of the following sections and do not leave any blank. Select one of the following: Local project administration Request MDT administration (not guaranteed) Entities administering an urban area or with prior experience managing Federal-Aid projects must locally administer the project. Sponsors without prior experience managing Federal-Aid projects or no internal engineering staf may request project administration from MDT. 1. Project Name: 2. Project Sponsor: 3. Project Sponsor Contact Information: Name: Title: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Email: Phone: 4. Cost Table: Total Cost TA Federal Share (100% or 86.58%) Match (N/A or 13.42%) Additional Contributions Preliminary Engineering (PE) Construction (CN) Construction Engineering (CE) Right-of-Way (RW) Incidental Construction (IC) Subtotal IDC (10.71% SFY25) Grand Total Match Type: State Match: Local Match: Additional Contribution: Estimated Project Sponsor Cost: 1 of 4 20 5. Project Description: (10 points) 6. Will the project be fully ADA compliant? Yes No (explain below) Explanation of technical infeasibility if not fully ADA complant: 7. Describe the operation and maintenance plan for the facility: 2 of 4 21 8. Describe the project benefts: (45 points) 3 of 4 22 9. Describe an analysis of the risks: (45 points). 4 of 4 23 24