Transportation Improvement Program FY 2006-2008

The
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
MPO
FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Altoona - Ankeny - Bondurant - Carlisle - Clive - Dallas County - Des Moines Grimes - Johnston - Norwalk - Pleasant Hill - Polk City - Urbandale - Warren County - Waukee - West Des Moines - Windsor Heights
The Federal Fiscal Years 2006 2008 Transportation Improvement Program
2005 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Please call (515) 334-0075 to obtain permission for use.
The preparation of this document was financed in part through federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and/or the Federal Transit Administration.
Table of Contents
Glossary of Acronyms ........................................................................... Page i Introduction and Procedures ............................................................... General Information and Guidelines ..................................................... Schedule for Solicitation of Project Applications ..................................... Surface Transportation Program .......................................................... STP Transportation Enhancement ........................................................ Amending and Revising the TIP ........................................................... Guidelines for STP and STP TE Funding ................................................ Public Participation Process ................................................................. Federal Highway Administration Projects ............................................ Planning ............................................................................................ Surface Transportation Program .......................................................... STP Transportation Enhancement ........................................................ Federal Recreational Trails Program ..................................................... Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program ................................................... Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation ................................... Hazard Elimination and Safety Program ................................................ National Highway Safety ..................................................................... Interstate Maintenance ....................................................................... Demonstration Awards ........................................................................ Section 1 Page 1 Page 3 Page 3 Page 9 Page 12 Page 13 Page 19 Section 2 Page 1 Page 2 Page 8 Page 11 Page 12 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18
Federal Transit Administration Projects .............................................. Section 3 Transit Element .................................................................................. Page 1 Description of Transit Investments ....................................................... Page 2 Project Location Map ............................................................................ Section 4 Project Listing .................................................................................... Page 1 Map .................................................................................................. Page 4 Financial Information ........................................................................... Section 5 Finance Federal Highway Administration ............................................... Page 1 Finance Federal Transit Administration ................................................. Page 2 Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Project Status Report .................................. Section 6 FHWA FFY 2005 Project Status Reports ................................................ Page 1 FTA FY 2005 Project Status Reports ..................................................... Page 3 Resolution and Certifications ............................................................... Section 7 Resolution ........................................................... .. Page 1 FHWA Financial Certification .................................. .. Page 2 FTA Financial Certification ..................................... .. Page 3 Committee Representatives ................................................... Inside Back Cover
Glossary of Acronyms
DA: FHWA: FTA: FFY: HBRRP: HES: ICAAP: IDOT: IM: ISTEA: MPO: MTA: MTPC: NHS: PL: STIP: STP: STP TE: Discretionary Award Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration Federal Fiscal Year Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Program Hazard Elimination and Safety Program Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program Iowa Department of Transportation Interstate Maintenance Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (providing new director for metropolitan planning organizations across USA) Metropolitan Planning Organization Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee National Highway System Planning Funds State Transportation Improvement Program Surface Transportation Program (federal allocation of money for transportation projects) STP Transportation Enhancement (purpose is to fund projects or programs related to transportation that will enhance the environment, scenic or cultural quality of a site or area) Transportation Enhancement Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (high priority funding) Transportation Improvement Program MPO Transportation Technical Committee (analyzes and ranks projects eligible for STP funds, gives guidance to MPO, provides recommendations to MPO)
TE: TEA-21: TIP: TTC:
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SECTION 1 Introductions and Procedures
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Introduction The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves as the Des Moines metropolitan areas long-range transportation planning body. The Des Moines Area MPO includes fifteen member cities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights; one associate, non-voting, city: Cumming; and includes unincorporated portions of four member counties: Dallas County, Madison County, Polk County, and Warren County. The Des Moines Area MPO carries out its transportation planning responsibilities in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Des Moines Area MPO membership and voting privilege is open to local governments wholly or partially within the Des Moines Area MPOs Planning Area. Both cities and counties possessing a threshold population of 1,500 may be Des Moines Area MPO members. The Iowa DOT, the MTA, the Des Moines International Airport (DMIA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) serve as non-voting, advisory representatives on the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is an annually updated list of federal fund eligible transportation projects to begin during the next three federal fiscal years in the Des Moines Area MPOs Planning Area. State Transit Assistance (STA) and State Transportation Enhancement (State TE) funds are the only type of state funding shown in the TIP. Projects programmed in the first federal fiscal year (FFY 2006) are referred to as the Annual Element. Projects for the entire three years (FFY 2006-2008) are listed together by FFY and funding program. Funding programs included in the Section 2, Federal Highway Administration Projects, include projects that are eligible to receive the following types of funding: Planning funds, Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds, STP Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) funds, Federal Recreational Trails funds, Iowas Clean Air Attainment Program funds, Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program funds, Hazard Elimination and Safety Program funds, National Highway Safety funds, Interstate Maintenance funds, and Demonstration Award funds. Transit funding programs are included in Section 3 Federal Transit Administration Projects. General Information and Guidelines for the Surface Transportation Program and Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement Process Passage of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) provided a new direction for metropolitan planning organizations across the United States of America. Passage of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1997 strengthened this new direction for metropolitan planning organizations. The legislation allows metropolitan planning organizations more flexibility in prioritizing surface transportation projects. This flexibility is especially shown through the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and STP Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) funding process. With passage of the ISTEA legislation, the Des Moines Area MPO began developing a process of determining eligibility, analyzing, and ranking proposed transportation system improvement projects seeking funding from the Des Moines Area MPO with the newly authorized STP and STP TE funds. The Des Moines Area MPO has worked to develop an objective methodology for selecting projects to award funding, utilizing specific criteria to measure a number of performance indicators to rank projects in each of the five STP categories. The method utilizes accepted engineering techniques for measuring project need and benefit. The Des Moines Area MPO also developed criteria to rank the STP TE projects, dividing such projects into one of three categories. By the nature of STP TE projects, this ranking process is less technical and more subjective than the STP project ranking process. Each project that falls within a specific STP and STP TE category is evaluated on a 100 point scoring system. The Des Moines Area MPO only considers projects for funding that receive 50 points or more from the project evaluation stage.
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The Des Moines Area MPOs Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), through its Engineering Subcommittee, is responsible for all STP project evaluations. The MPO TTC Planning Subcommittee, along with Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee, is responsible for the STP TE project evaluations. The MPO TTC Planning Subcommittee specifically is responsible for the STP TE historic preservation and the scenic/environmental project categories. The Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee is responsible for the STP TE pedestrian way and trail facilities project category. Initially, the respective subcommittees, along with the Des Moines Area MPO staff, review project applications against the criteria and assign points to each project based on this review. After their respective review of applications, the MPO TTC Engineering Subcommittee, the MPO TTC Planning Subcommittee, and the Metropolitan Trails Planning Committee, forward their project review results to the MPO TTC for review on the project applications to go forward in the STP/STP TE project funding evaluation process. The MPO TTCs reviewed list of projects goes to the Des Moines Area MPOs STP Funding Subcommittee. The STP Funding Subcommittee holds a meeting at which those project applicants with projects that score 50 points or more in the technical evaluation have the opportunity to make a brief presentation to the STP Funding Subcommittee. In a subsequent meeting, the Des Moines Area MPO STP Funding Subcommittee convenes to allocate the annual amount of STP and STP TE funds to selected projects. The STP Funding Subcommittee forwards that list of selected and recommended projects to receive STP and STP TE funds on to the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee and to the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO ultimately approves those STP and STP TE projects for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program. The Des Moines Area MPOs STP and STP TE funding process is outlined in the Guidelines for Surface
(Guidelines), which are included in Section 1, and begin on page 12. The Guidelines, adopted by the Des Moines Area MPO and amended as necessary, detail the process for most STP and STP TE funding related issues.
Transportation Program and Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement Funding
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Schedule for Solicitation of Project Applications and Evaluation August 2005 September 2005 September 9, 2005 Newsletter Release: Information about Des Moines Area MPO STP and STP TE programs and schedule of important dates. Workshop for public and prospective applicants at 3 p.m. in the Swartz Room of the Des Moines Botanical Center. Letter of Intent Deadline: STP and STP TE project sponsors will submit a Letter of Intent describing the general scope of the project and an estimated cost and funding breakdown. The Des Moines Area MPO staff [MPO TTC Engineering and Planning Subcommittees] will use the one or two page letter of intent to determine project eligibility and the appropriate funding category. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will send an application packet and other materials to the sponsors with eligible projects. Applications will be available and sent to eligible project sponsors. Applications may be obtained by mail or downloaded from the Des Moines Area MPO web site: www.dmampo.org. STP and STP TE Application Deadline. Project evaluation and scoring by Des Moines Area MPO staff and the Des Moines Area MPO TTC Engineering and Planning Subcommittees. Des Moines Area MPO STP Funding Subcommittee STP Workshop: Applicants given opportunity to present projects. Des Moines Area MPO STP Funding Subcommittee develops recommendation for STP and STP TE funding. Draft Transportation Improvement Program with projects recommended for funding to Des Moines Area MPO TTC and MPO for discussion. Draft Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC and MPO for action. Public comment period and public meeting held. Draft FFY Transportation Improvement Program to Iowa DOT. Final Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC and MPO for discussion. Final Transportation Improvement Program to Des Moines Area MPO TTC and MPO for action. Public comment period and public meetings held. Final Transportation Improvement Program to Iowa DOT.
September 30, 2005
October 28, 2005 November 2005 December 29, 2005* January 6, 2006* February 2006 March 2006 April 1, 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 1, 2006
*All dates are tentative and subject to change

Surface Transportation Program The intent of STP is to aid public road jurisdiction with funding for any road or bridge projects on the federal aid system, which includes all federal functional class routs except local and rural minor collectors. STP is also intended to provide funding for transit capital improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and regional transportation planning activities. A proposed project, to be eligible to apply for Des Moines Area MPO STP funding, must be included within or consistent with the Des Moines Area MPOs current adopted long-range transportation plan. Roads must be on the federal-aid system and bridges must be on the federal-aid system. The federal-aid system contains all roadways classified as collector or higher under the Federal Functional Classification
System. Bicycle/pedestrian facilities must be on the Des Moines Area MPOs adopted bicycle and pedestrian facilities plan. All projects applying to the Des Moines Area MPO for STP funding must have a sponsor. Any public agency with public road jurisdiction, public transit responsibilities, or transportation planning responsibilities are eligible to request funding. In the Des Moines Area MPO Area, a sponsor may be one of the Des Moines Area MPOs member governments, the Des Moines MTA, or the Iowa DOT. The Des Moines Area MPO sets a maximum funding award amount of 80 percent in STP or STP TE funding of an individual projects total cost. The project sponsor must provide at least 20 percent of the total project cost through non-federal funds. All projects that receive STP funds must follow the Special Project Requirements outlined in the Iowa DOTs Funding Guide, under the Federal Surface Transportation Program section. Applications are due on or before 4:30 p.m. on the date specified by the Des Moines Area MPO. Applications received after this date will be considered ineligible for STP or STP TE funding. The Guidelines allow for granting of exceptions and exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Director, only if the Executive Director is contacted before the established deadline and provided with a reasonable explanation for the delay in submitting the project application. The Des Moines Area MPO has four categories for STP projects: 1. Major Construction. This category has two divisions: Major Construction-Existing - is for projects adding capacity for a significant length of an existing street or highway, or adding lanes to an existing bridge. Major Construction-New - is for projects creating a new facility on a new alignment, including new interchanges, or bridge replacement. 2. Minor Construction. This category is for projects providing spot improvements, such as arterial intersection channelization and signalization, bridge improvements, or railroad crossing signal improvements. Preservation. This category is for projects that maintain or preserve the existing highway and street infrastructure, such as pavement resurfacing, pavement replacement, and bridge restoration. Alternative Transportation. This category is for project improvements other than for single occupant vehicle (SOV) use, such as pedestrian ways and trails, public transportation systems, multi-modal facilities, and carpool/vanpool, and other multipleoccupancy vehicle programs.
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Major Construction Scoring Criteria

Criteria Existing New Points LOS C D E F Existing 0 15 20 25 New 20 14 6 0
1. Level of Service Before & After Construction (Facility & Corridor)
25
20
2. Facility Continuity
20
Ratio of miles with facility constructed over miles without being constructed. Ratio .20 - .45 20 .46 - .65 15 .66 - .85 10 .86 - 1.05 5 1.06 + 0 Awarded for existing construction using b/c ratio. B/C Ratio .80 + 20 .60 - .79 15 .40 - .59 10 .20 - .39 5 0 - .19 0 One point for every 3,000 ADT for Horizon Year volumes. Principal Arterials Minor Arterials Major Collector Minor Collector 15 10 5 0
3. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis
20
4. Projected Future Traffic Volumes (ADT)
10
15
5. Functional Classification
15
15
6. Existing Structure Condition
20
Pavement Management System Analysis: Excellent 0 Good 5 Fair 15 Poor 20 Calculate the reduction in Vehicle Hours of Travel 600 Hours + 20 450 - 599 15 300 - 499 10 150 - 299 5 0 - 149 0 Local Local Local Local Local Local match match match match match match 60.1% 50.1% 40.1% 30.1% 20.1% 0% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10 8 6 4 2 0
7. Network Parameter (Vehicle Hours of Travel)
20
8. Other Funds
10
10
Total
100
100
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Minor Construction Scoring Criteria

Criteria Total Points Breakdown of Points Based on the list of highway crash location candidates compiled by the Iowa DOT staff. 1. Crashes 20 Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects ranked ranked ranked ranked ranked ranked ranked 1 - 200 201 - 500 501 - 1000 1001 - 1500 1501 - 2000 2001 - 2500 2501+ 20 17 14 10 7 4 0
2. Existing Level of Service (LOS) or Delay
30
Points based on existing LOS. Points are assigned as follows: LOS A-B 0 C 0-5 D 10-25 E 30 Using the current ADT (Average Daily Traffic):
3. Total Volumes
10
40,001 30,001 20,001 10,001 0
+ - 40,000 - 30,000 - 20,000 - 10,000
10 8 6 4 2 3 6 9 12 15
4. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis
15
B/C Ratio 1 - 1.5 1.51 - 2.0 2.01 - 2.5 2.51 - 3.0 3.01+
5. Improved LOS or Delay
15
Points are based on the difference in delay time from existing to improved condition. Delay/Vehicle (Seconds) 25.0 + 15 20.0 - 24.9 12 15.0 - 19.9 9 10.0 - 14.9 6 5.0 - 9.9 3 < 5.0 0 Local Local Local Local Local Local match match match match match match 60.1% 50.1% 40.1% 30.1% 20.1% 0% or higher - 60% - 50% - 40% - 30% - 20% 10 8 6 4 2 0
6. Other Funds
10
Total
100
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Preservation Scoring Criteria

Criteria Total Points Breakdown of Points Pavement Management System Analysis: Excellent 0 Good 15 Fair 30 Poor 45 Using the current ADT: 20,001+ 15,000 - 20,000 10,000 - 14,999 5,000 - 9,999 < 5,000 Principal Arterials Minor Arterials Collectors and Major Collectors Minor Collectors and Locals Local Local Local Local Local Local match match match match match match 60.1% 50.1% 40.1% 30.1% 20.1% 0% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 20 16 8 4 2 20 15 5 0 15 12 9 6 3 0
1. Surface Condition
45
2. Existing Traffic Volumes - ADT
20
3. Functional Classification
20
4. Other Funds
15
Total
100
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Alternative Transportation Scoring Criteria

Criteria Total Points Breakdown of Points Measures the number of person hours removed from the roadway per year. Range is as follows: 60,000 + 25 40,000 - 59,999 20 20,000 - 39,999 15 0 - 19,999 0 Measures the number of grams of carbon monoxide removed from the air per day. Range is as follows: 150,000 + 25 100,000 - 149,999 20 50,000 - 99,999 15 0 - 49,999 0 Measures the fuel efficiency of each mode. Range, in gallons of fuel saved per day, is as follows: 601 + 20 451 - 600 15 301 - 450 10 151 - 300 5 0 - 150 0 Performs a benefit/cost analysis based on passenger miles traveled. The range is as follows: 5.0 + 20 4.0 - 4.99 16 3.0 - 3.99 12 2.0 - 2.99 8 1.0 - 1.99 4 < 1.0 0 Local Local Local Local Local Local match match match match match match 60.1% 50.1% 40.1% 30.1% 20.1% 0% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10 8 6 4 2 0
1. Congestion Reduction
25
2. Air Quality Benefit
25
3. Mode Efficiency
20
4. Benefit/Cost Analysis
20
5. Other Funds
10
Total
100
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Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement The MPO follows the guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the administration of the Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement (STP TE) project selection. The FHWA has prepared a document, Guidance for Transportation Enhancement Activities, 23. U.S.C. and TEA-21, which may be publicly accessed at the web site: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/guidance.htm. The purpose of the STP TE process is to fund the projects or programs related to transportation that will enhance the environmental, scenic, or cultural quality of a site or an area. A STP TE project includes any project that qualifies in one of the twelve categories: 1. Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles; 2. Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; 3. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites; 4. Scenic or historic highway programs (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); 5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification; 6. Historic preservation; 7. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals); 8. Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails); 9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising; 10. Archeological planning and research; 11. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehiclecaused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; 12. Establishment of transportation museums. The Des Moines Area MPO groups these twelve (12) eligible activities into three categories as follows: 1. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities: Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles; and provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). 2. Historic Preservation: Acquisition of historic sites; historic highway programs (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); historic preservation; rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals); archeological planning and research; and establishment of transportation museums. 3. Scenic/Environmental: Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic sites; scenic highway programs (including provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); landscaping and other scenic beautification; control and removal of outdoor advertising; environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity.
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The list of qualifying activities is intended to be exclusive, not illustrative. ONLY those activities listed are eligible STP TE activities. Enhancement measures in the activities listed, which go beyond what is customarily provided as environmental mitigation, are considered as transportation enhancements. STP TE projects are non-motorized transportation-related activities. The focus is on the clear and credible description of how the proposed STP TE project relates to the surface transportation system. Several questions should be asked: 1. In what way(s) is the project related to surface transportation through present or past use as a transportation resource? 2. Is there a direct connection to a person or event nationally significant in the development of surface transportation? 3. What is the extent of the relationship(s) to surface transportation? 4. What groups and individuals are affected by the relationship(s)? 5. When did the relationship(s) start and end or does the relationship(s) continue? 6. Is a relationship substantial enough to justify the investment of transportation funds? The STP TE guidance states that proximity to a transportation facility alone is NOT sufficient to establish a relationship. The following application types generally have been considered ineligible by the FHWA, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation. 1. Surfacing or resurfacing of existing roads or construction of new roads; 2. Construction of surfacing of parking lots (unless trailhead parking lot); 3. Construction of low water crossings on roads; 4. Picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills (unless directly related to a trailhead); 5. Construction of new buildings (unless they are rest rooms or trailhead shelters in conjunction with trails that will accommodate bikes or pedestrians); 6. Mitigation or NEPA Section 106 documentation of a bridge replacement; 7. Applications without a public sponsor (city, state, or county agency); 8. Historic applications where the facility or structure is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (please review with the State Historic Preservation Office, SHPO); 9. Historic preservation activities, which do not demonstrate some significant historic connection with transportation system; 10. Normal environmental mitigation work. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) retained 50 percent of the STP TE funds and is programming those funds for Statewide STP TE projects. The other 50 percent of the STP TE funds go to MPOs and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPAs). A STP TE project may be developed in cooperation with other local jurisdictions, or public/private agencies, but the project must be sponsored and submitted to the Des Moines Area MPO by a member government. The STP TE funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, with the maximum amount of the federal funding of 80 percent of the eligible activities, and with the sponsoring government or agency providing at least 20 percent of the total eligible costs.
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The Des Moines Area MPO uses the following criteria to score the STP TE projects based on the three eligible categories.
Historic Preservation Criteria Relationship to surface transportation system Level of significant/quality of resource. Level of Threat Tourism and economic development potential. Multiple use potential. Available local funds. Relationship to historic district or local plans. Total Project Score Score (1 5) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Weight Factor 5 4 3 1 3 3 1 Final Score 25 20 15 5 15 15 5 100
Score Levels (1 low 5 high/excellent)

All Historic Preservation projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria. The score of (1 5) for each criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The total project score is the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum)
Scenic/ Environmental Criteria Relationship to surface transportation Quality of project Public demand Relationship to other proposed or existing projects Urgency of proposed action Multiple benefits to be provided Available local funds Total Project Score Score (1 5) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Weight Factor 5 3 2 3 1 3 3 Final Score 25 15 10 15 5 15 15 100

All Scenic projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria. The score of (1 5) for each criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The total project score is the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum)
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Criteria Project on MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Previously received MPO STP TE funds under this category. Previously received MPO STP TE funds under the other categories Local Support Multipurpose aspects. Financial plan Quality/significance of the site. Need for the project. Status of the facility right-of-way. Urgency of the implementation of the project. Impact to tourism and economic development. Facility Category Scoring: Connection, Development, Extension, Upgrade, or Combination Total Project Score Score (1 5) --5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 20 Weight Factor --2 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 -Final Score --10 15 15 15 10 5 5 5 20 100
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All Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities projects are scored on a scale of (1 5) for each of the seven criteria, except for the Facility Category Scoring, which has maximum score of 20 points. The score of (1 5) for each criterion is then multiplied by the weight factor, which yields the final score. The total project score is the sum of the final scores for all criteria. (100 Points Maximum) Amending and Revising the Transportation Improvement Program The Des Moines Area MPO staff considers the following criteria when amending and revising the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Des Moines Area MPO staff believes these criteria to be consistent with all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements. Proposed changes to the Des Moines Area MPO TIP are considered amendments if they meet any of the following criteria: A project is added to the TIP in any fiscal year; The federal funds are increased by 20% or more of the original amount; or There is a major change in scope; for STP projects, a major change in scope is subject to the review of the STP Funding Subcommittee.
If the Des Moines Area MPO staff considers a change to the TIP to be an amendment, the Des Moines Area MPO will need to approve the requested change and will need to follow the Public Participation Process, as included in Section 1, beginning on Page 22. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will schedule a TIP Public Meeting on a date before the Des Moines Area MPO meeting at which the Des Moines Area MPO will be taking action on a proposed amendment. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will issue an announcement of the TIP Public Meeting a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled public input meeting. If the Des Moines Area MPO approves the TIP amendment, the Des Moines Area MPO staff then will notify the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and FHWA or FTA requesting that the Iowa DOT incorporate the amendment into the Iowa DOTs Statewide TIP. Generally, TIP amendments will take a minimum of sixty (60) days to complete. Proposed changes to the Des Moines Area MPO TIP to be considered revisions if the proposed changes do not meet any of the amendment criteria. Revisions often include the following types of changes: A project is moved between fiscal years in the approved TIP; The total project cost is lowered; A projects federal funding source has changed; Minor changes in scope; or, Minor changes (less than 20%) to the federally funded portion of the project.
If the Des Moines Area MPO staff considers a change to the TIP to be a revision, the Des Moines Area MPO staff will handle the revision administratively. Following a thorough review of a proposed revision, the Des Moines Area MPO staff will process the revision by notifying the Iowa DOT and FHWA or FTA of the revision, so the change(s) will be incorporated into the Iowa DOTs Statewide TIP. The Des Moines Area MPO staff will notify the Des Moines Area MPO and Des Moines Area MPO TTC representatives of all TIP revisions through Informational Items on their monthly meeting agendas.
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DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
GUIDELINES FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDING
Approved September 16, 1999
Amended May 18, 2000 Amended July 19, 2001 Amended January 17, 2002 Amended October 16, 2003
Eligibility 1. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), when considering project requests for Surface Transportation Program (STP) or STP Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds, shall place primary emphasis upon metropolitan-wide transportation system improvement needs as identified in the MPOs Horizon Year Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and how those needs impact the movement of people and goods throughout this metropolitan area and how the requested project will have potential benefit and potential impact on all communities in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The MPO shall give first consideration to funding regionally significant transportation projects in the Plan. All projects applying for MPO STP or STP TE funding must be sponsored by one or more of the sixteen MPO member governments, the Iowa Department of Transportation, or the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority. Other entities are eligible only with co-sponsorship by one of the organizations listed above. When applying for STP or STP TE funds a sponsor must submit a resolution from that sponsors council, board of supervisors, or similar governing body, guaranteeing the local funds for the STP match and authorizing the project.
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Funding Funding of projects with STP or STP TE funds for inclusion in the MPOs Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be based on the following criteria: 1. 2. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) annually allocates STP and STP TE funds to the MPO. The MPO shall identify and shall consider all proposed project funding sources available when considering project funding requests for MPO STP or STP TE funds for a projects implementation. Any special planning activities will be paid for from funds generated by MPO member government assessments. The MPO will not set aside STP or STP TE funds for funding planning related activities.
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Jurisdictions undertaking STP projects must bear the initial expenditures of the project, and receive reimbursement for eligible expenditures, as defined by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation provides for reimbursement of up to 80 percent of the project cost, or a set amount, whichever is less. Design and engineering costs are generally incurred in the early stages of a project. For roadway and Transportation Enhancement projects, the amount of funds expended for work other than direct construction and right-of-way acquisition costs must be covered by the amount of the contribution of local funds. Federal regulations generally require a minimum local match of 20 percent of the total project cost. Each application for STP funding must include a detailed breakdown of projected costs, including a summary of projected costs for work other than construction and right-of-way. Funding within the various STP and STP TE project categories shall be based on the following percentages of the MPOs annual STP and STP TE funds amount, as follows: STP: Major construction Minor construction Preservation Alternative transportation Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Scenic/Environmental Historic Preservation 50 to 75% 5 to 15% 5 to 15% 5 to 15% 33% 33% 33%
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If an insufficient number of qualified STP projects have been submitted that would use all funding for a particular STP project category, the MPO then may allocate the remaining funds from that STP category to any other project category. 8. STP funds shall be allocated to an individual project for a specific fiscal year in the TIP. For projects extending over multiple years for implementation, funds may be allocated to each of the necessary fiscal years within the TIP to complete the requested project. If the total amount of STP or STP TE funds received by the MPO for any given fiscal year is less than the total amount of STP or STP TE funds allocated by the MPO for that fiscal year, then the MPO shall re-evaluate all of the projects funded for that fiscal year and reallocate STP and STP TE funds to those projects based upon the total amount of STP and STP TE funds actually available for that fiscal year, giving consideration to the higher ranking projects. The MPO shall fund a project not to exceed the STP or STP TE grant amount awarded, or the percentage of the awarded project cost, which ever is less, except for Contingency Fund procedures. Any STP or STP TE funds returned to the MPO for this reason shall be included in the MPOs next fiscal year STP or STP TE funding allocation.
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Project Priority Ranking 1. A new priority ranking shall be established prior to the annual development of the MPOs TIP, to re-rank projects previously submitted, but not approved, for STP or STP TE funding, as well as any projects requesting STP or STP TE funding consideration for the first time. Prior to review of new projects to be considered for STP or STP TE funding, the MPO shall determine the status of all prior commitments. All projects previously approved and for which some part of STP or STP TE funds have been obligated shall receive priority consideration for future funding, except if reasonable progress to completion is not maintained as determined by the MPO. However, the MPO may reduce or eliminate multi-year funding commitments in response to revenue shortfalls, reductions in its STP or STP TE allocation, or new priorities. The MPOs Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) and MPO staff shall submit to the MPO a technical ranking of individual project requests for MPO STP or STP TE funding assistance. The TTCs and staffs recommendations for individual projects shall be used by the MPO in the MPOs decision-making process for assigning STP and STP TE funds to requesting transportation improvement projects. The TTCs and staffs recommendations shall be based on their professional and technical expertise. Once the MPO has selected projects for funding based on the MPOs current guidelines, the MPO Executive Director shall forward a letter to the MPO STP and STP TE funds recipient outlining the stipulations associated with acceptance of the MPOs funds, including the need for the recipient to submit a project concept statement within one year of the MPO STP or STP TE funding award and that the recipient needs to provide the MPO Executive Director a semi-annual report on the status of and the progress on the project which will be shared with the MPO. When a jurisdiction changes the scope of a project, after funds are awarded by the MPO, the project must be reviewed again by the TTC and the MPO STP Funding Subcommittee to determine whether the change in project scope would have materially changed the original prioritization ranking. Based on that determination, the Subcommittee will make a recommendation to the MPO Executive Committee, up to and including the withdrawal of MPO approval for STP funding for the project. This is the same process that may occur when a project does not make appropriate, scheduled progress leading to recapture and reallocation of future funds previously designated for the project. The MPO Executive Committee will, after due consideration, make a recommendation to the full MPO for a final decision. Immaterial changes that would not affect the original scoring of a project previously ranked and approved for MPO funding may be permitted in the sound discretion of the MPO Executive Director.
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Funding for Large, Multi-Year Projects Funding of large, multi-year projects with major construction category STP funds for inclusion in the MPOs Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be based on the following criteria:
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Any Des Moines Area MPO member government or participating agency awarded Surface Transportation Program funding through the Des Moines Area MPO must begin to use those Surface Transportation Program funds in the original year programmed; In its annual selection of Surface Transportation Program projects, the Des Moines Area MPO may dedicate an amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the Major Construction project category funds to multiyear projects; For an individual, multi-year project, the Des Moines Area MPO may guarantee funding for no more than three consecutive years. In the event the annual apportionment of funds is lower than expected at the time of programming, a percentage of the Major Construction category may be guaranteed. In the event the annual apportionment of funds is as expected or higher than was expected at the time of programming, then a set amount would be guaranteed; If a project applicant anticipates the project continuing beyond the initial three years of guaranteed funding, and anticipates seeking additional funding through the Des Moines Area MPO, the project applicant would have the ability to submit a new project funding application to the Des Moines Area MPO, and would need to go through the Des Moines Area MPOs project prioritization process to seek project funding beyond the initial three-year period; and The Surface Transportation Program Funding Subcommittee has the ability to recommend funding for a period that exceeds a three-year limitation for a project that the subcommittee considers of extraordinary regional significance.
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Additional Fund Availability In the event that STP or STP TE funds become available, which were previously awarded to transportation projects, become available through the reduction of the reserve amount, or become available by an increase in a particular fiscal years obligation limit, the following steps will be followed, in order, until the situation is sufficiently resolved. For STP Funds: 1. Additional funds will be offered to those projects which were awarded funds through the Project Priority process, yet were not fully funded by the MPO. Projects will be considered based on their previous scores. All project information will be updated and considered, but no re-scoring of projects will take place. Those projects currently in implementation will be excluded. 2. Additional funds will be offered to those projects which applied for funds, received a score, but were not awarded funding. Projects will be considered based on the score they received and only projects scoring above 50 points will be considered. Project information will be updated. Projects which have already been awarded funds, and which are programmed after the current program year in the TIP, will be considered for funding in the current program year if, upon review, the projects are ready to proceed with implementation.
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For STP TE funds: 1. Fully funded projects which need more money; then 2. 3. Projects which were awarded part of the requested amount. Projects in out years which can be moved forward.
Projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and funded based upon need or by a proportion of the funds available. Status Reports 1. The MPO shall be advised semi-annually of the status and progress of a STP or STP TE funded project. The recipient jurisdiction/agency shall submit to the MPOs Executive Director a written synopsis of the progress accomplished, or delays encountered, in implementing the project. If the status report is not provided to the MPO Executive Director by the date identified in the status report request, the MPO Executive Director will issue a notice of delinquency identifying a ten (10) calendar day cure period beginning upon receipt of the registered notice. If the status report is not submitted by the end of the cure period, the matter will be brought before the MPO STP Funding Subcommittee within thirty (30) calendar days for a recommendation for action that will be forwarded to the MPO Executive Committee for consideration and referral to the MPO. If a jurisdiction/agencys STP or STP TE funded project does not make satisfactory progress, does not obligate the STP or STP TE funds provided within the year those funds were authorized by the MPO and noted for that project as previously documented, then the MPO may cancel the remaining STP or STP TE funding for that project and return those STP or STP TE funds for inclusion in the next fiscal years STP or STP TE funding allocation for projects. Such action to cancel project funding shall be based on the following criteria: a. The MPO strongly believes it necessary to maintain rapid turnover of funds and implementation of specific projects so as not to jeopardize the loss of any funding. The MPO strongly encourages jurisdictions/agencies to have at least preliminary project plans completed prior to submitting a project for the MPOs consideration for funding. The MPO strongly believes that such a stipulation shall cause jurisdictions/agencies to provide better and more accurate project cost estimates and detailed traffic and engineering data, enabling both the TTC and the MPO to evaluate a projects feasibility in a more detailed manner.
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Interpretation When and as necessary, the STP Funding Subcommittee will exercise responsibility for interpreting the applicable Guidelines, subject to review and approval, disapproval, or
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modification by the MPO Executive Committee, subject to review and approval, disapproval, or modification by the full MPO Policy Committee. Public Participation Process Transportation, in all forms, is a most basic need of society. Partnering with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and many other cooperating agencies, the members of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seek to provide an efficient and equitable surface transportation system for the Des Moines metropolitan area. In accordance with Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 450 (23 CFR 450), the Des Moines Area MPO provides continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning services. As part of this 3-C transportation planning process, the Des Moines Area MPO desires and requests citizen input on the work, projects, and products proposed and created by the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO includes fifteen member cities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights; one associate, non-voting, city: Cumming; and includes unincorporated portions of three member counties: Dallas County, Polk County, and Warren County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the Des Moines Area MPO Planning Area encompasses more than 394,030 persons. In serving the nineteen governments, and the residents within those jurisdictions, the Des Moines Area MPO recognizes the importance and necessity of the public involvement process. With representation from the nineteen governments, the Des Moines Area MPO is comprised of three main committees: o Representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) include city engineers, county engineers, public works directors, community planning directors, Des Moines International Airport (DMIA) staff, Des Moines MTA staff, and advisors from the Iowa DOT, FHWA, and FTA. This committee is charged with making technical recommendations to the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee and the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO TTC meets on the first Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Botanical Center. The Des Moines Area MPO Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, two At-Large Members, and an Ex-Officio member make up the six representatives selected to serve on the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee. The Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee reviews transportation policy-related topics and recommends action to the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Des Moines Area MPO office. The Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Policy Committee is referred to simply as the Des Moines Area MPO. The Des Moines Area MPO acts on the recommendations of the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee and of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC. Representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO primarily are local elected officials, city administrators, city managers, and advisors from the DMIA, the Des Moines MTA, the Iowa DOT, FHWA, and FTA. The Des Moines Area MPO meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Des Moines Botanical Center.
All meetings of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC, Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee, and Des Moines Area MPO are open to the public. Members of the public may request time on the agenda of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC or on the agenda of the Des Moines Area MPO to comment on specific
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subjects of interest to the representatives. A minimum of two weeks advance notice should be given for requested agenda time. Additional subcommittees and working groups may be appointed at any time by the Des Moines Area MPO Chair to address specific transportation-related topics or areas of interest to the Des Moines Area MPO. Goals and Objectives The public involvement process required by 23 CFR 450 should provide complete information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, and support early and continuing involvement of the public in developing plans and Transportation Improvement Programs The Des Moines Area MPO is committed to the availability of timely, complete information; to the notification of and public access to the decision-making process; and to ongoing public involvement throughout the transportation planning process including, but not limited to, the development of the Long-Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, the Public Involvement Process, the Job Access/Reverse Commute plan, and goods movement planning. Through this Public Involvement Process, the Des Moines Area MPO aims to identify methods for obtaining public input and encouraging public involvement in the transportation planning process. Stakeholders and Public Groups The Des Moines Area MPO has identified the following groups and individuals as those having potential interest in public input and involvement opportunities: o o o o o o o o o o o Neighborhood organizations; Homeowner associations; The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Chambers of Commerce, and other business groups; Private transportation providers; Groups representing travel modes trucking, railroad, transit, bicycle, pedestrian; Advocacy groups for the disadvantaged and/or minority groups; Transportation providers for groups that lack access to private vehicles; Media newspapers, television, radio; Governmental agencies; Schools, environmental organizations, social action groups, and hospitals; and Organizations or individuals who have been notified of public hearings for major projects, or organizations and individuals who have submitted written comments relating to public hearings for major projects. These individuals and organizations would remain on the mailing list as long as the major project is under development.
Outreach Techniques public hearings or public discussion, who to contact at the Des Moines Area MPO to register comments, and a schedule of Des Moines Area MPO meetings, Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee meetings, and Des Moines Area MPO TTC meetings. In addition to the quarterly newsletter mailings, special editions of In Touch may be published throughout the year to notify the public of scheduled public input meetings. The Des Moines Area MPO promotes that any article printed in the In Touch newsletter may be used, with the permission of the Des Moines Area MPO, as information in newsletters published by local neighborhood groups and associations, or member governments.
In Touch is the Des Moines Area MPO quarterly newsletter, providing information on plans and programs,
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The Des Moines Area MPO website, http://www.dmampo.org, provides links to meeting agendas, committee representatives, staff contact information, news, maps, plans, and publications produced by the Des Moines Area MPO. Links to member government and partner agency websites also are available. Legal notice is published in The Des Moines Register, including the central Iowa distribution area, to inform the public of upcoming public input meetings. Meeting announcements are published in The Des Moines Register the Monday preceding the Des Moines Area MPO TTC meeting and the Des Moines Area MPO meeting. As plans and reports associated with major elements of the transportation planning process are created or updated by the Des Moines Area MPO, the Des Moines Area MPO hosts forums across the Des Moines metropolitan area to discuss these issues with the public at a local level. These plans and reports are distributed to the main library of each Des Moines Area MPO member government. In the case of the Des Moines Area MPO member counties of Dallas, Polk, and Warren, the publications are distributed to the main library in the county seat. The Des Moines Area MPO will work with those individuals needing language translation of Des Moines Area MPO plans or publications to a language other than English. A minimum two weeks notice of such requests should be given to the Des Moines Area MPO staff. The Des Moines Area MPO promotes its availability to make presentations on transportation-related topics to local citizens, organizations, and groups. To schedule a presentation call (515) 334-0075, fax (515) 334-0098, or e-mail dmampo@dmampo.org. Public Input Mechanisms The Des Moines Area MPO accepts input and comments from the public through a variety of means: Members of the public may make comments by calling the Des Moines Area MPO at (515) 3340075. Written 1. 2. 3. comments may be: Faxed to the Des Moines Area MPO at (515) 334-0098; E-mailed to dmampo@dmampo.org; or Mailed to the Des Moines Area MPO, Merle Hay Centre 6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 300W, Urbandale, IA 50322-2866.
The public may submit comments to their respective Des Moines Area MPO TTC or Des Moines Area MPO representatives for transmittal to the respective full committees. Comments on Des Moines Area MPO plans, reports, and programs may be made at public input meetings. The Des Moines Area MPO ensures that all public input meeting locations are accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Members of the public, or a representative of a group, with expressed comments on a particular topic may request of the Des Moines Area MPO Chair an appointment to serve as a citizen representative on the appropriate subcommittee of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC or the Des Moines Area MPO. Time scheduled on a Des Moines Area MPO TTC agenda or on a Des Moines Area MPO agenda also may be requested by members of the public or a representative of a group, to offer input to the full committees.
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All public comments and input received by the Des Moines Area MPO representatives and staff are shared with the Des Moines Area MPO TTC, the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee, and the Des Moines Area MPO either in verbal or written form. Schedule Notification and announcement of all upcoming public input meetings are made approximately four weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting through the In Touch newsletter and postings to the Des Moines Area MPO website, http://www.dmampo.org. Legal notice of a scheduled public input meeting is published in The Des Moines Register approximately one week in advance of the meeting date. Regularly scheduled public input meetings occur annually in March and July for comment on the Draft and Final Draft versions of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is an annual document identifying transportation projects Des Moines Area MPO member governments and agencies intend to implement using federal funds over the next three years. Other public input meetings are held throughout the year, as necessary, allowing for comment on proposed amendments to the approved TIP. Several public input meetings occur in conjunction with the update of the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP addresses transportation planning issues over a 20-year period and is updated every five years. Amendments to the approved LRTP also require a public input meeting. Updates and revisions to the Des Moines Area MPOs Public Involvement Process require a 45-day comment period. The Des Moines Area MPO TTC and the Des Moines Area MPO will approve this document following the completion of the public comment period. Evaluation The Des Moines Area MPO will review this Public Involvement Process periodically in order to monitor the effectiveness of the procedures outlined in this document. Following evaluation of the outputs and outcomes of the Public Involvement Process, the Des Moines Area MPO may revise these methods to incorporate new and innovative ways to involve the public in the transportation decision-making process.
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SECTION 2 Federal Highway Administration Projects
DALLAS COUNTY (25), POLK COUNTY (77), WARREN COUNTY (91), AND REGION WIDE (00)
FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Route/Street County DMAMPO Location Description: MPO Planning Sponsor: MPO Project: RGPL-PA26(RTP)--PL-00 Remarks: None Bridge: None Length (Miles) Type of Work Date Approved Transportation Planning $ 2006 935,638 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL $ 2006 600,882 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 2008 -
Region Wide
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
PLANNING
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Route/Street County DMAMPO Location Description: Pavement Management Data Collection Sponsor: MPO Project: STP-U Remarks: None Bridge: None Description: Statewide Urban Standard Design and Specification Sponsor: MPO Project: RGPL-PA26(UDS)--ST-00 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: M.L.King, Jr. Parkway to Railroad Viaduct Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(696)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: S 1st Street to Iowa 5 Sponsor: City of West Des Moines Project: STP-U-8260(SWC)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: SW 2nd Avenue to SE 6th Street Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(SE C)--70-77
Remarks: M.L.King, Jr., $23.5 mil / 2010
Length (Miles) -
Type of Work Date Approved Transportation Planning $
2006 -
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $
2006 32,406 32,406
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $
2008 -
Region Wide DMAMPO
21-Jul-2005 Transportation Planning $ 35,439 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 28,351 28,351 $ $ $ $ -
Region Wide FLEUR DRIVE
21-Jul-2005 0.89 Pavement Rehabilitation $ 500,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 360,000 360,000 $ $ $ $ -
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Polk County SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR

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21-Jul-2005 1.80 Grade & Pave $ 16,900,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County SOUTHEAST CONNECTOR

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21-Jul-2005 0.56 ROW, Grade and Pave, Traffic Signals, Bridge 12-Oct-2005 Widening $ 175,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 87,325 87,325 $ $ $ $ $ 3,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 6,000,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ 1,750,000 $ 1,750,000 $ $ 750,000 750,000 $ $ -
Polk County
Bridge: New Over Des Moines River
HICKMAN ROAD Termini: at 86th Street Sponsor: City of Urbandale Project: STP-U-7875(622)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
map #4
Polk County
21-Jul-2005
1/5/2006
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
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Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) 0.80 Type of Work Date Approved Rehabilitation $ 2006 550,000 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 2006 350,000 350,000 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ 2008 -
SECOND AVENUE Termini: University Avenue to Grand Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #5 Project: STP-U-1945(2NDAV)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None NW 6TH DRIVE & Termini: Ankeny CL to Des Moines CL NW 16TH STREET Sponsor: Polk County map #6 Project: STP-S-C077(NW6TH)--5E-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None UNIVERSITY AVENUE
map #7
21-Jul-2005 4.40 Rehabilitation $ 1,000,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 440,000 440,000 $ $ $ $ -
21-Jul-2005 0.60 Rehabilitation $ 550,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 178,330 178,330 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County 12TH AVENUE
Termini: 6th Avenue to Des Moines River Bridge Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(UNAV)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: Hickory Boulevard to 56th Street Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hill Project: STP-U-1945(12TH)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: N. Hickory Boulevard to NE 56th Street Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hill
Project: STP-U-6102(608)--70-77 - 55758
21-Jul-2005 0.70 ACC Overlay, Rehabilitation $ 550,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 341,220 341,220 $ $ $ $ -
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Polk County UNIVERSITY AVENUE

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21-Jul-2005 Pavement, Rehabilitation $ $ 426,000 426,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 341,000 341,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County MTA
Remarks: None Bridge: None Description: Purchase of Eight Heavyduty Fixed Route Buses Sponsor: MTA Project: RGTR-PA26(5-BUS)--ST-00 Remarks: trasferred to FTA Bridge: None -
16-Mar-2006 Transit Investment $ 2,240,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 520,000 520,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County
EUCLID AVENUE Termini: M.L.King, Jr. Parkway to 6th Avenue Sponsor: Iowa DOT map #9 Project: STP-U-1945(EUCLID)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None 1/5/2006
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Route/Street County M.L. KING, JR. PARKWAY
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Location Termini: Hickman Road to Mondamin Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: Mondamin Avenue to University Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Mones Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Description: SE Des Moines - Flood Storage Mitigation Site Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: STP-65()--2C-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: Waco Place to Alice's Road Sponsor: City of Waukee Project: STP-U-8177(605)--70-25 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: Parkridge Avenue to Oakwood Drive Sponsor: City of Pleasant Hill Project: STP-U-6102(PLSN)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
Length (Miles) 0.46
Type of Work Date Approved Rehabilitation $
2006 325,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
2006 232,000 232,000
2008 -
Polk County M.L. KING, JR. PARKWAY

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Polk County US 65
21-Jul-2005 0.00 Grade $ 300,000 $ $ TOTAL Iowa DOT MPO Share $ $ $ 240,000 240,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
Polk County UNIVERSITY AVENUE

map #20
21-Jul-2005 0.50 Reconstruction $ $ 1,900,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 750,000 750,000 $ $ $ $ -
Dallas County PLEASANT HILL BOULEVARD

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19-Jan-2006 1.38 Rehabilitation $ $ 534,318 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 267,159 267,159 $ $ -
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 3.10 Grade and Pave $ $ 5,950,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ 1,166,027 $ 1,166,027 $ $ -
NE 56TH STREET Termini: 8th Street SW to University Avenue (HWY 163)

Sponsor: Cities of Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Polk County
map #16
Polk County
Project: STP-U-0132(NE56)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005
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Route/Street County US 69/NE 14TH STREET
map #17
Location Termini: University Avenue to Broadway Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(US 6)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
Length (Miles) 3.00
2006 -
TOTAL COST 2007 $ 1,500,000 $
2008 -
2006 -
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 390,000 390,000 $ $
2008 -
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 1.28 Rehabilitation $ $ 750,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 536,000 536,000 $ $ -
HICKMAN ROAD Termini: Beaver Avenue to Merle Hay Road Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #18 Project: STP-U-1945(HICK1)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None HICKMAN ROAD Termini: 30th Street to Beaver Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #19 Project: STP-U-1945(HICK2)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None MTA Description: Purchase of Three Heavyduty Fixed Route Buses Sponsor: MTA Project: RGTR-PA26(3BUS)--ST-00 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 0.75 Rehabilitation $ $ 500,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 360,000 360,000 $ $ -
21-Jul-2005 Transit Investment $ $ 858,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 520,000 520,000 $ $ -
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 1.35 Grade and Pave $ $ 5,291,300 $ 5,291,300 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ 1,750,000 $ 1,750,000 $ $ 417,000 417,000
GRAND AVENUE Termini: Railroad Avenue to Raccoon NORTH River Park Entrance Sponsor: City of West Des Moines map #13 Project: STP-U-8260(GRAN)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None INDIANOLA AVENUE
map #14
21-Jul-2005 2.20 ROW, Grade and Pave $ $ 10,000,000 $ 12,500,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 500,000 500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
Polk County
Termini: SE 14th Street to Army Post Road Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(INDI)--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005
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Route/Street County E 14th STREET Location Termini: Ovid Avenue to Sheridan Avenue Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: N 18th Street to N 36th Street Sponsor: City of Ankeny Project: STP-U-0187()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Length (Miles) 0.50 Type of Work Date Approved Reconstruction $ 2006 TOTAL COST 2007 $ 2008 $ 4,430,000 Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 2006 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ 2008 500,000 500,000
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Polk County N ANKENY BOULEVARD

map #22
21-Jul-2005 1.00 Reconstruction $ $ $ 7,686,200 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ $ $ 500,000 500,000
Polk County
NW 70th AVENUE Termini: Camp Dodge west to NW 86th Street - Phase III Sponsor: City of Johnston map #23 Project:STP-U-3827(NW70TH)--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None NW MADRID DRIVE/W BROADWAY
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Polk County 86th STREET
Termini: NW Sheldahl Drive to NW 125th Avenue Sponsor: City of Polk City, Polk County Project: STP-6170()--2C-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: at University Boulevard Sponsor: City of Clive Project: STP-U-1425()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: Pleasant Hill WCL to Des Moines east Urban Area Boundary Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: STP-163()--2C-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 Intersection Improvements $ $ $ 712,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ $ $ 550,000 550,000
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Polk County IOWA 163/E UNIVERSITY AVENUE

map #26
21-Jul-2005 3.15 Rehabilitation $ $ $ 2,200,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ $ $ 475,000 475,000
Polk County
21-Jul-2005
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Route/Street County SE 5th STREET BRIDGE
map #27
Location Termini: Over Yeader Creek Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
Length (Miles) -
2006 -
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 525,000
2006 -
2008 336,000 336,000
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 2.00 Rehabilitation $ $ $ 495,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ $ $ 247,005 247,005
MEREDITH DRIVE Termini: Merle Hay Road to 86th Street Sponsor: City of Urbandale map #28 Project: STP-U-1945()--70-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None MTA Description: Purchase of Eight Heavyduty Fixed Route Buses Sponsor: MTA Project: RGTR-PA26()--ST-00 Remarks: transferred to FTA Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 Transit Investment $ $ $ 2,328,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ $ $ 520,000 520,000
Polk County
15-Sep-2005
1/5/2006
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Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) 3.60 Type of Work Date Approved Trail Construction $ 2006 383,250 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 2006 194,659 194,659 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ 2008 -
4-MILE CREEK Termini: Ankeny to Neal Smith Trail GREENWAY TRAIL Sponsor: Polk County map #29 Project: STP-E-C077(124)--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None Termini: Phase I Summerset Trail to CARLISLE INDIANOLA TRAIL Downtown Carlisle Sponsor: Polk County EXT map #30 Project: STP-E-C077()--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None INGERSOLL AVENUE STREETSCAPE
map #31
21-Jul-2005 1.50 Trail Construction $ 239,718 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 154,274 154,274 $ $ $ $ -
21-Jul-2005 3.30 Scenic Beautification $ 500,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 150,000 150,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County
Description: Streetscape Improvements Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-E-8260()--8V-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 Scenic Beautification $ 166,865 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 125,149 125,149 $ $ $ $ -
VALLEY JUNCTION Description: Wayfinding, Identify, and STREETSCAPE Directory Signage Sponsor: City of West Des Moines map #32 Project: STP-E-8260(614)--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None AMERICAN Termini: Grand Avenue at 63rd St to DISCOVERY TRAIL Fleur Drive Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #36 Project: STP-ES-1945(665)--8I-77 Remarks: Statewide TE Polk County Bridge: None Termini: Phase 3 & 4 along Walnut AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL Creek Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #36 Project: STP-ES-1945(705)--8I-77 Remarks: Statewide TE Polk County Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 2.80 Trail Construction $ 1,190,000 $ $ TOTAL STATE TE MPO Share $ $ $ 613,000 613,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
21-Jul-2005 Ped/Bike Grade & $ Pave Amended 17-Nov-2005 200,000 $ $ TOTAL STATE TE MPO Share $ $ $ 160,000 160,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
10/10/2005
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
Section 2, Page 8

Route/Street County TRESTLE-TOTRESTLE TRAIL
map #33
Location Termini: from Johnston to Des Moines

Sponsor: Cities of Des Moines, Johnston, Polk Conservation
Length (Miles) 3.45
Type of Work Date Approved Trail Construction $
2006 775,750
TOTAL COST 2007 $ 775,750 $
2008 775,750
2006 188,750 188,750
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 107,513 107,513 $ $
2008 340,487 340,487
Polk County FLEUR DRIVE STREETSCAPE

map #34
Project: STP-E-C077()--8V-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Description: Streetscape Improvements Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-E-1945(FDS)--8V-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None 4.10
21-Jul-2005 Scenic Beautification $ 600,000 $ $ 600,000 TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 150,000 150,000 $ $ $ $ 150,000 150,000
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 0.82 Trail Construction $ $ 500,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 150,000 150,000 $ $ -
WAVELAND TRAIL Termini: Phase 1 Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-E-1945(693)--8V-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
map #37
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 1.48 Trail Construction $ $ 328,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 145,000 145,000 $ $ -
RACCOON VALLEY Termini: Between Douglas Parkway Trail and Raccoon Valley Regional TRAIL CONNECTION Sponsor: City of Urbandale map #38 Project: STP-E-7875(RACCN)--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None HIGHWAY 44 Termini: Grimes WCL to Circle Drive BEAUTIFICATION Sponsor: City of Grimes map #39 Project: STP-E-3125(HWY44)--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None 74TH STREET Description: Multi-block BEAUTIFICATION Enhancements Sponsor: City of West Des Moines map #40 Project: STP-E-8260(612)--8V-77 Remarks: None Dallas County Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 1.20 Scenic Beautification $ $ 300,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 150,000 150,000 $ $ -
21-Jul-2005 2.74 Scenic Beautification $ $ 139,000 $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ $ $ 104,250 104,250 $ $ -
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
Section 2, Page 9

Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) 0.10 Type of Work Date Approved Scenic Beautification Revised 18-Aug-2005 $ 2006 TOTAL COST 2007 $ 760,075 $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 2006 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 450,407 450,407 $ $ 2008 -
VALLEY JUNCTION Description: 200-300 Blocks of 6th STREETSCAPE Street Sponsor: City of West Des Moines map #41 Project: STP-E-8260()--8V-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None
10/10/2005
Section 2, Page 10

Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) 0.86 Type of Work Date Approved Trail $ 2006 500,000 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL $ 2006 300,000 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 2008 -
WALNUT CREEK Termini: Phase One, Part B. 63rd TRAIL Street CONNECTION Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #42 Project:NRT-NT00(1)--9G-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: None Bill Riley Trail Termini: Bill Riley Trail Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project:NRT-1945(BR)--9G-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Termini: DM River Water Trail Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project:NRT-1945(DMRWT)--9G-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005 Ped/Bike Paving $ 175,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 100,000 $ $ -
map # 43
Polk County DM River
21-Jul-2005 Ped/Bike Paving $ 31,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 25,000 $ $ -
map # 44
Polk County
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Section 2, Page 11

Route/Street County SE 14TH STREET/ARMY POST ROAD
map #45
Location Description: SE 14th St/Army Post Rd Traffic Signal Interconnection Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-A-1945(694)--5M-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Description: Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-A-1945(FDTS)--86-77
Remarks: Project has not received funding
Length (Miles) -
Type of Work Date Approved Traffic Signals $
2006 480,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source TOTAL $
2006 384,000
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $
2008 -
Polk County FLEUR DRIVE
21-Jul-2005 4.10 Traffic Signals $ 500,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 400,000 $ $ -
map #46
Polk County WAYFINDING
Bridge: None Description: Electronic Signing on the Street Approaches at the Downtown Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project:
21-Jul-2005 ITS $ 625,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 500,000 $ $ -
Polk County MTA
Bridge: None Description: Downtown Shuttle System Sponsor: MTA Project:

21-Jul-2005 Transit Investment $ 1,167,690 $ $ TOTAL $ 934,152 $ $ -
Polk County MTA
Bridge: None Description: Replace 6 Fixed-Route Buses Sponsor: MTA Project:

21-Jul-2005 Transit Investment $ 1,746,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,396,000 $ $ -
Polk County MTA
Bridge: None Description: Unlimited Access Demonstration Project Sponsor: MTA Project:STP-A-PA26(UTA)--86-77
21-Jul-2005 Transit Investment $ 460,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 368,000 $ $ -
Polk County
Bridge: None
2-Sep-2005
10/10/2005
IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM
Section 2, Page12

Route/Street County MTA Location Description: Unlimited Access Demonstration Project Sponsor: MTA Project:STP-A-PA26(UTA)--86-77 Remarks: trasferred to FTA Bridge: None Description: Interchange Loop at 86th Street Sponsor: City of Urbandale Project: STP-A-7875(Loop)--86-77
Length (Miles) -
Type of Work Date Approved Transit Investment $
2006 460,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source TOTAL $
2006 62,000
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $
2008 -
Polk County I-35/80
2-Sep-2005 Pavement Rehabilitation/ Widening 21-Jul-2005 10.00 Corridor Preservation/ Rehabilitation $ 750,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 600,000 $ $ $ 1,100,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 880,000 $ $ -
map #47
Polk County
Bridge: None
UNION PACIFIC Description: Acqire and Rehabilitate ROW between US 6 (Des Moines) and US 65 RAIL LINE
(Bondurant) Sponsor: Cities of Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Polk County Aviation, Eastern Polk County Development
map #48
Project:
Polk County County
Bridge: None
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM
Section 2, Page13

Route/Street County I-235 Location Termini: W Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: IM-235-2(251)--13-77 Remarks: 20611 Bridge: Length (Miles) 14.30 Type of Work Date Approved Grade & Pave 2006 $ 1,100,000 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL $ 2006 880,000 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 2008 -
map #49
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 0.20 Bridge Rehabilitation $ 2,530,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,000,000 $ $ -
SW 8th STREET Termini: Over RR, Cherry Street, and Elm Street Sponsor: City of Des Moines map #50 Project: BRM-1945(687)--8N-77 Remarks: None Polk County Bridge: 3974 WATERFORD RD Termini: At Walnut Creek Sponsor: City of Urbandale Project: BROS-7875(616)--8J-25 Remarks: None Bridge: Termini: Beardsley St & Dubuque to St Over North River Sponsor: Warren County Project: BROS-C091(100TH)--8J-91 Remarks: None Bridge: Termini: Section 5, T-79N, R-23W Sponsor: Polk County Project: BROS-CO77(99)--8J-77 Remarks: BR 6066A Bridge: 281180
21-Jul-2005 Bridge Replacement $ 750,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 600,000 $ $ -
map #51
Dallas County 100TH AVE
21-Jul-2005 Bridge Rehabilitation $ $ 300,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 240,000 $ $ -
map #52
Warren County NE BERWICK DRIVE

map #53
21-Jul-2005 0.20 Bridge Replacement $ 600,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 480,000 $ $ -
Polk County
21-Jul-2005 0.20 Bridge Replacement $ $ 450,000 $ TOTAL $ $ 360,000 $ -
NE 72nd STREET Termini: Section 6, T-79N, R-22W Sponsor: Polk County Project: BROS-CO77(BR-6604)--60-77 Remarks: BR 6604 Bridge: 606650
map #54
Polk County
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
HIGHWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Section 2, Page 14

Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) Type of Work Date Approved 2006 TOTAL COST 2007 2008 Aid Received Source 2006 FEDERAL-AID 2007 2008
10/10/2005
HAZARD ELIMINATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM
Section 2, Page 15

Route/Street County IA141 Location Description: Little Beaver Creek 2.6 MI NORTH OF IA 44 (NB) Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: STP-141()--2C-77 Remarks: None Bridge: None Length (Miles) Type of Work Date Approved Right of Way 2006 $ 1,608,000 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL 2006 $ 1,286,000 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 2008 -
map #55
Polk County
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Section 2, Page 16

Route/Street County I-35 Location Termini: County Road G-14 Bridge over I-35 Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: IM-35-( )- -91 Remarks: None Bridge: Termini: Polk,Jasper And Poweshiek to Counties Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: IM-80()--13-77 Remarks: None Bridge: Length (Miles) 0.20 Type of Work Date Approved Bridge Replacement $ 2006 694,000 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source TOTAL $ 2006 555,200 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ 2008 -
map #56
Warren County I-80
23-Aug-2005 Patching $ 200,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 160,000 $ $ -
map #57
Warren County I-235
21-Jul-2005 Grade & Pave $ 53,473,000 $ 53,661,000 $ TOTAL $ 48,126,000 $ 48,294,900 $ -
map #58
Polk County I-80
14.30 Termini: W Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: IM-235-2(251)73--0E-77 Remarks: Includes Planning Study Bridge: 78% Mainline IM/Capacity NHS Termini: At the Rest Area 1.0 mile west of West Des Moines Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: IM-80()--13-25 Remarks: None Bridge: 0.68
21-Jul-2005 Grade & Pave $ $ 799,000 $ TOTAL $ $ 719,100 $ -
map #59
Dalas County
21-Jul-2005
10/10/2005
INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE
Section 2, Page 17
DALLAS COUNTY (25), POLK COUNTY (77), WARREN COUNTY (91), AND REGION WIDE (00) HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT (HPP) - 20% in FY2005, 20% in FY2006, 20% in FY2007, 20% in FY2008, and 20% in FY2009 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT (TI) - 10% in FY2005, 20% in FY2006, 25% in FY2007, 25% in FY2008, and 20% in FY2009

Route/Street County ALICE'S ROAD/105th STREET
map #60
Location
Termini: 105th Street at I-80
Length (Miles) -
Type of Work Date Approved Interchange
2006 $ 16,000,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source TOTAL DA 1-1-04 DA 12-1-04 DAHPP 10-04-05
2006 $ 4,500,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ -
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ 3,000,000 $ $ $ 3,000,000 $ $ $ $
2008 -
Dallas County RIVERWALK
Sponsor: Cities of Waukee, West Des Moines Project:HDP-8177(ALICE)--71-25 Remarks: Demonstration Award Bridge: None
Termini: East and West sides of Des Moines River between Center Street Dam and Vine Street
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Trail Construction, $ 12,000,000 Streetscape, Bridge Amended 15-Dec-2005 5.60 Engineering Services $ 1,000,000 $ $ TOTAL DA 11-20-04 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ 2,000,000 DA 11-20-04 $ 2,000,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 DATI 10-04-05 $ 5,100,000 $ $ 4,000,000 $ 1,100,000 $ $ $ $ -
map #62

map #61
Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: NRT-1945(RVRWLK)--9G-77 Remarks: FFY 2005 Section 117 funds Bridge: Center Street Dam & Union Railway Termini: SW 2nd Street to US 65 Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(SE C)--70-77 Remarks: $185 million/TBD Bridge: None Termini: SW 2nd Street to SE 14th Street, including new Des Moines River bridge Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: STP-U-1945(SE C)--70-77 Remarks: M.L.King, Jr., $49 mil / 2012 Bridge: New Over Des Moines River Termini: Connect Pat Dorian Trail to River Point Trail - Over Court Ave Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: HDP-1945(PD-RP)--71-77 Remarks: Bridge: None
Termini: Complete the remaining elements of I-235 reconstruction project
15-Dec-2005 1.50 Design, ROW, Construction, Bridge Amended 15-Dec-2005 Ped/Bike Structures $ 1,984,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,984,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 49,000,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 15,200,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 15,200,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County COURT AVENUE BRIDGE

map #63
Polk County I-235
21-Jul-2005 13.80 Widening, Reconstruction $ $ $ TOTAL $ 9,720,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 9,720,000 $ $ $ $ -
Polk County
Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
Amended 15-Dec-2005
12/13/2005
DEMONSTRATION AWARDS
Section 2, Page 18

Route/Street County Location Length (Miles) 9.10 Type of Work Date Approved ROW, Design, Construction $ 2006 TOTAL COST 2007 $ $ 2008 Aid Received Source 2006 FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ 2008 -
BONDURANT RAIL Termini: Purchase 9.1 miles of Union Pacific rail spur and upgrade, to be operated and maintained by a "short line' SPUR company Sponsor: Polk County and City of Bondurant Project: Remarks: Polk County Bridge: None NE 56th STREET
Termini: 8th Street southwest in Altoona, Highway 163 in Pleasant Hill
Sponsor: Polk County, Cities of Altoona, and Pleasant Hill
TOTAL $ 1,000,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 1,000,000
Amended 15-Dec-2005 3.10 Design $ 1,275,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,020,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 800,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 220,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
Polk County
Project: Remarks: Bridge: None 1.65
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Design $ 1,275,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,020,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 800,000 TI DA 10-04-05 $ 220,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
NW MADRID DRIVE Termini: S 3rd Street in Polk City to Big Creek

Diversion Dam Bridge
Polk County I-35/80
Sponsor: Polk County and Polk City Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
Termini: at NW 26th Street interchange study
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Interchange $ 1,275,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,020,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 800,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 220,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
Polk County I-35/80
Sponsor: Polk County Project: Remarks: Bridge: None

Termini: at NW 100th Street interchange study
Sponsor: Polk County, Cities of Grimes, Johnston, and Urbandale
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Interchange $ 1,275,000 $ $ TOTAL $ 1,020,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 800,000 TI DA 10-04-05 $ 220,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
Polk County
Project: Remarks: Bridge: None

managed by Corps of Engineers
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Design, Reconstruction $ $ $ TOTAL $ 3,672,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 2,880,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 792,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ -
NEAL SMITH TRAIL Termini: Repair and/or reconstruction of that segment Sponsor: Polk County Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
Polk County
Amended 15-Dec-2005
12/13/2005
Section 2, Page 19

Route/Street County IA 44 Location
Termini: Widening IA 141 west to Grimes city limits, expanding local roadway and bridge
Length (Miles) 1.20
Type of Work Date Approved Intersection Improvement, ROW, Reconstruction, Amended 15-Dec-2005 Reconstruction, Intersection Improvements Amended 15-Dec-2005 $
2006 4,000,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source
2006
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ $ $
2008 -
Polk County
Sponsor: City of Grimes Project: Remarks: Bridge: None -
TOTAL $ 3,020,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 1,000,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 2,020,000
NW 70th AVENUE Termini: 86th Street to NW Beaver Drive Sponsor: City of Johnston Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
$ 10,297,836
TOTAL $ 7,100,000 DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 5,000,000 DATI 10-04-05 $ 2,100,000
$ $ $
$ $ $
Polk County
NE POLK COUNTY Termini: Corridor Study for NE Beltway BELTWAY

Sponsor: Polk County, Cities of Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, and Elkhart
Corridor Study
637,500
TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ DATI 10-04-05 $
510,000 400,000 110,000
$ $ $
$ $ $
Polk County
Project: Remarks: Bridge: None -
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Planning $ $ $ TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 100,000 100,000 $ $ $ $ -
REGIONAL MULTI- Termini: Development of a regional (eight-county) longrange plan for developing and constructing multi-use trails USE TRAILS Sponsor: Des Moines Area MPO Project: Remarks: Region Wide Bridge: None GREAT WESTERN Termini: Improve Great Western Trail TRAIL Sponsor: Warren County Project: Remarks: Warren County Bridge: None CONNECTION OF Termini: Connection of Summerset Trail with Des Moines SUMMERSET TRAIL River, Carlisle to Des Moines
Sponsor: Cities of Carlisle, Des Moines, and Warren County
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Improvement $ 25,000 $ $ TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ 25,000 25,000 $ $ $ $ -
Amended 15-Dec-2005 9.00 Trail Construction, $ Design $ $ TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ $ $ 650,000 650,000 $ $ -
Warren County
Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
Amended 15-Dec-2005
12/13/2005
Section 2, Page 20

Route/Street County SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR Location
Termini: Army Post Road northeast to Iowa 28; Iowa 28 to Iowa 5
Length (Miles) -
Type of Work Date Approved Design, Construction
2006 $ 14,000,000
TOTAL COST 2007 $ $
2008 -
Aid Received Source TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ DATI 10-04-05 $
2006 -
FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ 5,040,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 3,440,000 $ $ $
2008 -
Polk County
Sponsor: City of West Des Moines Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
Amended 15-Dec-2005 25.00 Trail Construction, $ Streetscape, Design, Bridge Amended 15-Dec-2005 Construction $ $ $ TOTAL $ TI DA 10-04-05 $ $ 2,022,000 $ 2,022,000 $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ DATI 10-04-05 $ $ 5,520,000 $ 3,800,000 $ 1,720,000 $ $ $ -
Termini: Construct 25.0 miles of trail, and completes major ANKENY TO WOODWARD RAIL portion of Central Iowa Trail TRAIL Sponsor: City of Ankeny and Polk County Project: Remarks: Polk County Bridge: signature bridge over Des Moines River
SCOTCH RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER Warren County
Termini: Ecosystem Preservation, County Line Road/IA 5 Intersection Improvements, Bike/Pedestrian Trails, Scoth Ridge Environmental Education Center
Sponsor: City of Carlisle Project: Remarks: Bridge: None -
Amended 15-Dec-2005 Improvement $ $ $ TOTAL $ DATI 10-04-05 $ $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ $ -
Termini: Drake University, 28th and Carpenter Streets DRAKE UNIVERSITY, 28th Improvements Sponsor: City of Des Moines & CARPENTER Project: Remarks: Polk County Bridge: None
Amended 15-Dec-2005 1.00 Interchange $ $ $ TOTAL $ DAHPP 10-04-05 $ TI DA 10-04-05 $ $ $ $ $ 7,100,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 1,100,000
I-35 INTERCHANGE Termini: I-35 Interchange Improvement (Reconstruction of IMPROVEMENT E. First Street interchange and construction of a new
interchange at or near NE 36th Street)
Polk County UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
Sponsor: City of Ankeny Project: Remarks: Bridge: None

Termini: NW 86th Street to 73rd Street (Three Phased Construction: Undivided 5-lane roadway, Intersection improvements on NW 86th at Swanson and Hickman, and Hickman)
Amended 15-Dec-2005 1.07 Widening, Construction, Intersection Improvement $ $ $ 1,900,000 TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ 1,020,000 $ $ 800,000 220,000
Polk County 12/13/2005
Sponsor: City of Clive Project: Remarks: Bridge: None
DAHPP 10-04-05 $ DATI 10-04-05 $
Amended 15-Dec-2005 DEMONSTRATION AWARDS
Section 2, Page 21
SECTION 3 Federal Transit Administration Projects

DES MOINES METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) TRANSIT ELEMENT Federal Fund Type Code 3037 5303 5307 5309 5310 5311 5313 System MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA Job Access/Reverse Commute Funding Program Metropolitan Planning Program (Section 8) Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 9) Capital Investment Program (Section 3) Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program (Section 16) Nonurbanized Area Formula Program (Section 18) State Planning and Research (Section 26) Description of Project General Operations/Maintenance/Administration Airport Business Park South Job Access & Reverse Commute Projects Unlimited Access Demonstration Project (2005 Request) Purchase of Currently Leased 40 Foot Buses (direct earmark) Ten - 40' Fixed Route Buses Fencing for Property - Retainage Pond Area Digital Security Camera System for Facility Pnumatic Controls Security Gates Security Cameras for Vehicles Park & Ride Facilities & 20 HD 40' Buses Bus Study Continuation (Direct Earmark) Eight Fixed Route 40' Buses ($520,000 STP) 350,351,352,353,354,356, 357, 358 77, 80, 85,86,87,89,90, 95, 96, 99, 101, 102, 104, 113,114,118,122, 124,125,127,128,131,136 334,335,337,338,340,342,343 ,347,348,349 Vehicle I.D. # CMAQ STA STP TANF Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality State Surface Transportation Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Type of Expenditure C O P EXP REH REP RET FEDERAL-AID 2007 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 30,000 1,153,346 2,890,000 216,000 60,000 16,000 40,000 40,000 88,000 76,000 32,400 11,520 51,200 705,090 2,510,750 323,700 20,000 215,800 478,400 8,958,206 Capital Operation Planning Expansion Rehabilitation Replace Retrofit 2008 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 45,000 531,365 3,056,751 216,000 16,000 40,000 72,000 16,000 40,000 20,000 22,000 23,520 52,000 2,400,000 1,912,740 240,700 107,900 43,200 43,200 323,700 1,230,000 10,452,076 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ State 2006 796,609 7,442 804,051
Type of Project
Federal Fund Type STA/5311 3037 3037 CMAQ 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5307 STP 5311 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5309 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 TOTAL
Type Exp. O O O O C C C C C C C C/O P C
Type Project EXP REP REP EXP EXP REP REP EXP EXP REP $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
2006
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 2007 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 37,500 1,062,730 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
2008 56,250 1,062,730 3,820,939 270,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
2006 23,064 90,266 1,153,346 368,000 2,200,000 2,514,900 28,800 72,000 68,000 123,200 140,739 19,712,000 160,000 926,584 520,000 12,918 460,000 2,800,000 216,000 16,000 40,000 40,000 79,200 145,200 1,911,520 50,000 60,000 33,931,737
28,830 180,532 2,306,692 460,000 2,650,602 3,030,000 36,000 90,000 85,000 154,000 175,924 24,640,000 200,000 1,758,436 650,000 15,564 575,000 3,500,000 270,000 20,000 50,000 50,000 99,000 181,500 2,389,400 62,500 75,000 43,733,980
MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA
Twenty-three Vanpool Non-ADA Vans Preventive Maintenance ADA Paratransit Purchase Land Admin/Maint. Facility Engineering & Design Deteriorating Concrete Admin./Maint./Storage Facility Maintenance Centralized Office Security for Facility Shop Equipment Miscellaneous Equipment Computer Hardware Computer Software Transit Enhancements Three HD 40' Fixed-Route Buses ($520,000 STP) Eleven HD 30' Paratransit Buses Three MD Paratransit Buses Storage/Maintenance Facility Eight HD 40' Fixed-Route Buses ($520,000 STP) One HD 35' Fixed-Route Bus One MD 30' Paratransit Bus Two Paratransit vans Two RideShare vehicles Supervisory vehicles Two 25' MD Fixed-Route Buses Twenty-three RideShare Vehicles Three MD 30' Fixed-Route Buses Fareboxes
REP
T94, T98, T103
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Description of Transit Investments

Fixed-Route Revenue Vehicles Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 Purchase of Currently Leased 40 Buses (direct earmark) 10 40 Heavy Duty Fixed-Route Buses 8 40 Heavy Duty Fixed-Route Buses 3 - 40' Heavy Duty Fixed-Route Buses 2 - 25' Medium Duty Fixed-Route Buses 8 40 Heavy Duty Fixed-Route Buses 1 - 35' Heavy Duty Fixed-Route Bus 3 - 30' Medium Duty Fixed-Route Buses
Paratransit Revenue Vehicles Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Year Year Year Year Year 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 No Purchases Required 11 Heavy Duty 30' Paratransit Buses 3 Medium Duty 25' Paratransit Buses 1 - 30' Medium Duty Paratransit Buses 2 - Paratransit vans
RideShare Revenue Vehicles Fiscal Year 2006 Fiscal Year 2007 Fiscal Year 2008 23 RideShare vehicles 23 RideShare vehicles 2 RideShare vehicles
5309 Capital Investment Program

Fencing for Property Retainage Pond Area (2006) The Des Moines MTAs property is completely fenced off in all areas except one; the retainage pond, which sits west of MTAs facility. Housing or commercial development may occur north of MTAs facility in future years and currently there is open access to the pond. MTA needs to secure this retainage pond area so that visitors or employees do not access this area without proper authority. MTA employees have found illegal dumping and homeless persons living in this area. A fence would help secure the area from these individuals and reduce potential MTA liability. This would be a high priority security project for the MTA for FY2006 for a total cost of $36,000. Digital Security Camera System for the Facility (2006) Currently, MTA has a camera system for the MTA property; however, it does not record and can only be used for monitoring. Therefore, if the monitors are not constantly viewed, the system is not beneficial. The current cameras, six in total, have the useful life of 5 years and were purchased in March 2001 and are therefore also eligible for replacement in 2006. MTA recommends the installation of a digital security camera system so that information can be downloaded and saved, then be retrieved and viewed upon request. This new system could aid in vandalism, theft and trespassing situations. Staff is recommending additional cameras to secure the MTA parking lot area and bus barn areas as well, which currently are not monitored. The system will be able to provide the proof of incidents and evidentiary material for local law enforcement if needed. In addition, the security system would provide additional surveillance as employees walk to/from their vehicles in the early and late hours of operation. The new system would be housed in MTAs dispatching area. The total project cost of this security project would be $90,000.
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Electronic Controls Replacing Pneumatics (2006) Currently, two 28-year-old boilers heat the administrative and maintenance areas on MTA property. MTA recently completed a study to determine the useful life of the boilers, as the administrative areas have become more difficult to heat and ventilate throughout the year. The study found that while the boilers could operate another 20 years, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system was obsolete. The HVAC system is currently controlled with pneumatics, which are the original controls to the building dating back to 1976. All of the codes and requirements have changed since that time. According to the study, pneumatic controls are prone to frequent failure, high maintenance costs, and erratic operation. An electronic system would be more reliable, dependable, accurate and economical to operate with the ability of more frequent air changes, which increases better overall air quality for employees. The electronic equipment is also easier to service and parts are more readily available. The recommendation of the study is to replace the pneumatics with electronic controls for the HVAC system. This would provide better heating and air conditioning controls in the main administrative office areas, allowing staff to adjust office temperatures as well as make the system more efficient for a total cost of $85,000. Security Gates (2006) Several instances have occurred where unauthorized individuals have gained access during work hours to MTA equipment located on its property. In order to improve security, MTA recommends installing electronic security gate arms on the property to allow only authorized MTA employees access beyond the visitors parking area. Employees issued a security gate card would be the only individuals having access to the gates. During late evening/early morning, MTAs security guard would confront unauthorized employees or the general public that approach the closed gate(s). The total cost of this project is $154,000. Security Cameras for Vehicles (2006) In FY2005, the state approved the purchase of a camera system to be installed in all 74 of MTAs vehicles over a two-year period (2005-2006). As only one half of the request was incorporated within the 2005 grant, MTA is formally requesting the remaining 37 vehicles be equipped with cameras in 2006. This final purchase would safeguard passengers, drivers and MTAs liability. MTA recommends a 4-camera system that enables all angles of the bus to be monitored. The cameras will aid by documenting the actual occurrences while riding on the bus and incidents that occur outside the bus as passengers board/alight. Fifteen spare cameras would also be purchased to allow for replacement of faulty equipment. MTA has begun the process of installing cameras on each vehicle within its fleet. MTAs Paratransit fleet was the first fleet to gain camera equipment, which has benefited MTAs liability. The cost for the remaining portion of this project is $175,924.
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Purchase Railroad Right-Of-Way West of MTA (2007) MTA has minimum space to park vehicles on the property. In looking at the future, there may be need to expand the fleet and retain vehicles past their useful life. The property west of the MTA is the best choice for expansion of the property line. If purchased, MTA could utilize the property for extra parking and/or space for snow removal. Long term, MTA may request discretionary funding from the state for a new storage/maintenance facility. The maintenance portion of this facility would provide for a larger and more efficient body shop. MTA estimates the purchase price of the land to be $75,000. Administrative & Maintenance Facility Engineering & Design (2006 - 2008) MTA has undergone several facility improvements in the past several years, a few of which include a new storage building, office space reconfigurations and a new board/training room. These improvements will continue, as MTA needs to increase parking spaces for vehicles, enhance maintenance operations and secure MTAs facility/property. These funds would allow MTA staff to hire engineering firms to help plan, design, and
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cost out these improvements to place projects within future grant applications. These general repairs will be accomplished from 2006 - 2008 for a total of $60,000. Deteriorating Concrete (2006 2008) The age and wear on the facilitys pavement makes it necessary to systematically replace portions of the concrete. This has been a recurring task for the past several years. MTA staff was advised that replacing sections of concrete meeting highway specifications would be necessary for MTAs type of operation, since the water table is higher than normal at our location. MTAs plan is to replace the driving path around the MTA facility, which would take approximately ten years, allocating $50,000 each year. MTA started the process in 2005 and; therefore, has nine years remaining from 2006 - 2015. The total cost of the project within this three-year plan is $150,000. Storage Room (2008) MTA is in need of additional storage for the facility for maintenance, marketing and operational materials. Additional space is necessary to store schedules/system route maps, promotional materials and archived hardcopy files. A room added to the west side of the property would solve these issues as well as provide added storage to expand functions in the current copying room. Total cost $90,000. Maintenance Centralized Office (2007) Currently, the maintenance office sits on ground level on the south side of the shop area. MTAs Maintenance Manager is strategically placed above the shop enabling her to survey work being accomplished by the mechanics. Maintenance Directors oversee the daily activities of the mechanics in the shop areas and this would provide them a means to enhance their ability to supervise the work being performed. By moving the Directors office out in the middle of the shop and having it elevated above the old alignment pit, there would be more visibility and control over daily maintenance functions. Access to the alignment pit would still be available for storage. In addition, technological advances in maintenance now require mechanics to have access to computer equipment that could readily be accessed in this central location where supervision is available. Maintenance and parts manuals would be available to employees online or on the MTAs server. The total project cost is $50,000. Security for Facility (2008) The Federal Transit Administration requires transit agencies to expend 1% of their apportionment on security projects, and is now documenting expenditures during triennial reviews. In the development of the Security Plan, staff has ascertained areas of concern with its facility in regards to safety. Many projects have already been identified as individual projects in 2006 and 2007, including security gates, a digital camera system for all buses (located within the technology section of this plan), fencing the retainage pond and providing a digital camera system for MTA property. According to regulations, 1% of MTAs federal funding must be spent on security projects. Overall, these funds will be used to secure MTA employees, customers and property. Approximately $20,000 would be allocated in 2008. Shop Equipment (2006-2008) MTA would spend $50,000 each year of this plan in order to meet new federal regulations, repair equipment failures or to replace equipment where parts are no longer available. Past purchases have included items such as the bus washer upgrade, auto floor scrubber, battery chargers and GFI testing equipment. In addition, the items below are categorized under Shop Equipment. Riding Sweeper/Scrubber (2007) A heavy-duty sweeper scrubber is needed to maintain the floor in MTAs storage barns by keeping the spills cleaned up and preventing personnel injuries due to oil on the floor. MTAs current riding scrubber was purchased in 2001 and will need to be replaced in 2007 for $50,000. Walk-Behind Scrubber (2007) A walk-behind scrubber is used to clean the spills on floors in the maintenance area so mechanics are not risking personal injury due to falls. This equipment
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would also clean areas the riding scrubber is unable to reach. The total cost of this project is $10,000. Miscellaneous Equipment (2006-2008) Each year, MTA equipment needs to be purchased/replaced in order to efficiently administer its operations. This category would allow MTA to use grant funds to assist in these purchases. Items that would be purchased under this category are: chairs/tables for the multipurpose room, office modular furniture, chairs, office equipment, etc. MTA would spend $25,000 each year of this plan for a total of $75,000. In addition, the items below are categorized under Miscellaneous Equipment. Air Conditioning Unit Server Room (2006) In 2004, MTA renovated the old money room into a new server room as the server capacity has now increased from three servers to six. This room also serves as storage for the phone system for the MTA. Technical equipment requires cooler temperatures as servers tend to overheat, causing system outages or burnout of the system entirely. An optimal environmental condition for technical equipment is sixty degrees Fahrenheit. There are difficulties in retaining this temperature in the server room, and it is in need of an air conditioning unit to maintain a comfortable atmosphere. Total cost $19,000. Carpeting in Front Office (2006) The carpeting in the front office area was installed after the 1993 flood and is in need of replacement since several areas have worn through. Carpet in the offices would be installed to provide continuity to the entire front office areas for $30,000. Electric Hoists (2006) MTA currently needs an additional set of electric hoists in the maintenance area to accommodate articulated buses. These hoists allow MTA to lift up MTA vehicles to do underbody repair work. The total cost for this project is $25,000. Air Conditioning Roof System Maintenance Offices (2007) For a better environment our personnel working in the offices located in the maintenance shop would benefit health wise with a roof mounted air conditioning unit. This would allow the offices to be pressurized enabling theses areas to have the air exchanged a number of times per hour. This would eliminate the fumes and odors filtering into these rooms from the maintenance shop, which cause headaches, burning of the eyes, sneezing, and just plain unpleasant working environment at times. These offices currently have window units that need cleaned monthly, and replaced every two to three years because of the environment. Total project cost is $20,000. Burner Conversion for Boilers (2007) Currently, two 28-year-old boilers heat the administrative and maintenance areas on MTA property. A few years ago, MTA completed a study to determine the useful life of the boilers. The study found that the boilers could operate another 20 years with periodic maintenance such as burner conversions. This would entail replacing the controls and gas train, which is the safety mechanism for shutting off gas to the boilers when combustion does not occur. The gas train consists of piping for the gas, pressure regulators, gas sensing devices and valves. Total project cost is $50,000 for two burner conversions. Computer Hardware (2006-2008) - MTAs Information Technology department plans to replace fifteen workstations and monitors each year for the duration of this plan. Other purchases may include laptops, laser printers and servers. This general equipment is programmed in FY2006-FY2008 in the following manner: $31,500, $40,500 and $27,500 respectively. In addition, the purchases below are also categorized under Computer Hardware. Paratransit Hardware Mobile Data Terminals - MDTs (2006) Mobile Data Terminals are utilized within Paratransit vehicles to download schedules on demand. Currently, Paratransit does not utilize MDTs, and bus operators must radio the dispatcher for each pickup and departure. Once
the pickup/departure is made, the dispatcher enters the information into the computer. By placing MDTs within Paratransit vehicles, the drivers would enter the information directly into a computer that is connected to the dispatch computer. This would eliminate unnecessary radio communication, and the duplication of effort by the driver and dispatcher in both documenting the completed trip. The cost for this on demand software is approximately $150,000. Computer Software (2006 2008) Software purchases through this plan include replacing and/or upgrading: servers and their software, operating systems, laptops, printers, and miscellaneous software programs. MTA would spend $10,000 in each year of the plan. In addition, the purchases below are also categorized under Computer Hardware. Accounting-HR Maintenance Software (2006) MTA purchased FleetNet computer software in 1997 for use within administrative, maintenance and accounting departments. Upgrading the program has been a challenge and typically, MTA schedules one large and several upgrades each year. Problems in the program have also become evident over the past few years, and it is a struggle to perform daily tasks. MTA recommends purchasing a new system for the administrative, maintenance and accounting functions of the FleetNet program. The cost replacement for this software is approximately $750,000. Dispatch Software Module Integration (2006) MTA upgraded its run cutting software to Trapeze in FY2005. With the purchase of the Accounting-HR-Maintenance software in FY2006 replacing FleetNet, upgrades to the rostering and dispatch modules are necessary to allow integration between the two programs. This alleviates duplicate data entry and perhaps costly errors within the four departments. The cost for this upgrade is $110,000. Computer maps for Trapeze (2006-2008) In 2004, MTA purchased a new scheduling software package to generate work bids throughout the year. The program depends a great deal on how detailed the base maps are in providing the most current up-to-date information. MTA recommends purchasing updates for Polk and Dallas counties each year. Each map, with installation, is $2,200 with total purchases for the three-year period of $13,200. Microsoft 2000 Maintenance Agreement (2006 and 2008) Microsoft changed their licensing regulations in 2002, requiring maintenance agreements to be purchased every other year at approximately $15,000 per year. With this purchase, MTA is assured that it will have the most current version of Microsoft Office products covered by the agreement. Automatic Vehicle Locator System Replacement (2006) MTAs current Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) system was purchased in 1995 and has become obsolete. The developers of the program will no longer support the equipment, therefore MTA is unable to purchase additional units or repair the existing ones. This purchase would be made as part of a potential statewide earmark for this technology for Iowa urban systems. This purchase will cost an estimated $1,500,000. Transit Enhancements (2006 2008) The Federal Transit Administration requires MTA to utilize 1% of its apportionment funds each year for transit enhancements. Transit enhancements are identified under FTA regulations as historic mass transportation buildings; bus shelters; landscaping and other scenic beautification, including tables benches, trash receptacles, and street lights; public art; pedestrian access/walkways; bicycles access, facilities and equipment on buses; transit connections to parks within the recipients transit service area; signage and enhanced access for persons with disabilities to mass transportation. MTA targets particular projects for these enhancements each year. The total cost for the enhancements through the life of this plan is $191,500.
Storage/Maintenance Facility (2008) If land is secured to the west of the MTA property, MTA is in need of additional storage and maintenance areas. Specifically if MTAs fleet size increases, MTA will lack the room within the existing storage barn to house more buses. In addition, there is not adequate capacity in the paint booth to work on articulated buses. A new facility could house additional storage for vehicles, shelter storage, and a larger paint booth with more room for all types of MTA vehicles and a larger body shop. Discretionary funding would be requested from the state to fund this new facility. This project would be brought to the board for approval prior to construction. The total project cost is $3,000,000. Supervisory Vehicles (2006 and 2007) MTA street supervisors use vans to assist drivers and the public. The vans will ensure that MTA supervisors can deliver a quality, reliable service. At times this may necessitate carrying passengers from a bus that has broken down en-route. MTA proposes to replace fixed route department vans every four years. Paratransit would have one supervisory van replaced every five years. Vehicles would cost $25,000 per vehicle in each year of this plan. The total cost for the supervisory vehicles through the life of this plan is $100,000. Fareboxes (2008) MTAs current fareboxes were purchased in 1998 and since that time, MTA has added six new faresets to the system due to the On-Call service maxing out the current system. MTA is in need of additional fareset capability. MTA has also upgraded its media to include swipe card technology on passes bringing the periodic maintenance of this new fare type to staffs attention. Maintenance reports on the swipe card function is available however not compatible with the fareboxes software for the system. MTA needs the ability to perform maintenance assessments on swipe card performance. In addition, within past capital plans, MTA has placed a trim reader within its capital needs, which would add additional function of automatic transfers being issued on the system. In having automatic trims, the driver is excluded in determining whether transfers are valid or invalid. MTA could also replace tokens with a cash value card technology that the trim produces. In light of all these issues, MTA recommends the purchase of new fareboxes that allow improvements in the above areas as well as the following upgrades:
Provides advanced driver and passenger displays showing transaction functions Accepts and validates coins and bills, returning unacceptable coins and bills to passengers Provides electronic change in the form of cash value cards Issues, prints and encodes machine-readable transfers from blank stock stored internally Accepts and automatically validates transfers issued Supports credit card usage Supports employee ID programs Multi-level fare tables for passenger categories, time differentials, zone options and fare media type
The total cost for this project would be approximately $12,500 per farebox at $1,537,500 for 123 fareboxes.
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SECTION 4 Project Location Map
Federal Fiscal Years 2006 2008 Transportation Improvement Program Project Listings
Surface Transportation Program Map# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Street/Route Fleur Dr SW Connector SE Connector Hickman Rd 2nd Ave NW 6th Dr & NW 16th St University Ave 12th Ave Euclid Ave 2nd Ave ML King Jr Pkwy ML King Jr Pkwy Grand Ave N Indianola Ave Pleasant Hill Blvd NE 56th St NE 14th St Hickman Rd Hickman Rd University Ave E 14th St N Ankeny Blvd NW 70th Ave NW Madrid Dr/W Broadway 86th St Iowa 163/University Ave SE 5th St Bridge Meredith Dr Termini ML King Pkwy to Railroad Viaduct S 1st St to Iowa 5 SW 2nd Ave to SE 6th St at 86th St University Ave to Grand Ave Ankeny CL to Des Moines CL 6th Ave to Des Moines River Bridge Hickory Blvd to 56th St ML King Jr Pkwy to 6th Ave Douglas Ave Hickman Rd to Mondamin Ave Mondamin Ave to University Ave Railroad Ave to Raccoon River Park Enterance SE 14th St to Army Post Road Parkridge Ave to Oakwood Dr 8th St SW to University Ave University Ave to Broadway Ave Beaver Ave to Merle Hay Rd 30th St to Beaver Ave Waco Place to Alice's Rd Ovid Ave to Sheridan Ave N 18th St to N 36th St Camp Dodge west to NW 86th St NW Sheldahl to NW 125th Ave University Blvd Pleasant Hill WCL to Des Moines EUAB Yeader Creek Merle Hay Rd to 86th St Description Rehab Grade and Pave ROW, Grade and Pave, Traffic Signals, Bridge Widening Rehab Rehab Rehab ACC Overlay, Rehab Rehab Traffic Signal Upgrade Rehab Rehab Grade and Pave ROW, Grade and Pave Rehab Grade and Pave Rehab Rehab Rehab Reconstruction Reconstruction Reconstruction Reconstruction Reconstruction Intersection Improvements Rehab Rehab Rehab
Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancements Map# 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Street/Route 4-Mile Creek Greenway Trail Carlisle-Indianola Trail Extension Ingersoll Ave Valley Junction Streetscape Trestle to Trestle Trail Fleur Dr Streetscape Fleur Trail Connector American Discovery Trail Waveland Trail Termini Ankeny to Neal Smith Trail Phase I Summerset Trail to Downtown Carlisle Streetscape Wayfinding, Identity, and Directory Signage Johnston to Des Moines Streetscape Grays Lake to Des Moines Water Works Grand Ave at 63rd St to Fleur Dr Phase 1 Description Trail Construction Trail Construction Scenic Beautification Scenic Beautification Trail Construction Scenic Beautification Ped/Bike Structures Trail Construction Trail Construction
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Federal Recreational Trails Map# 42 43 44 Street/Route Walnut Creek Trail Connection Bill Riley Trail DM River Termini Phase 1 Part B 63rd St Bill Riley Trail DM River Water Trail Description Trail Ped/Bike Paving Ped/Bike Paving
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Map# 45 46 47 48 Street/Route SE 14th St/Army Post Road Fleur Dr I-35/80 Union Pacific Rail Line Termini SE 14th St/Army Post Rd Traffic Signal Interconnection Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade Interchange Loop at 86th St Acquire and Rehabilitate ROW between US 6 and US 65 Description Traffic Signals Traffic Signals Rehab/Widening Corridor Preservation/Rehab
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program Map# 49 50 51 52 53 54 Street/Route I-235 SW 8th St WATERFORD RD 100TH AVE NE Berwick Dr NE 72nd St Termini W Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Over RR, Cherry St, and Elm St At Walnut Creek Beardsley St & Dubuque to St Over North River Section 6, T-79N, R-22W Section 6, T-79N, R-22W Description Grade & Pave Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Replacement Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Replacement Bridge Replacement
National Highway System Map# 55 Street/Route IA 141 Termini Little Beaver Creek 2.6 MI NORTH OF IA 44 (NB) Description Right of Way
Interstate Maintenance Map# 56 57 58 59 Street/Route I 35 I-80 I-235 I-80 Termini G-14 Polk, Jasper And Poweshiek to Counties W Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster At the Rest Area 1.0 mile west of West Des Moines Description Bridge Replacement Patching Grade & Pave Grade & Pave
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SECTION 5 Financial Information
Finance (Federal Highway Administration Projects)

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21 Century (TEA-21) requires that the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organizations Federal Fiscal Years 2006-2008 Transportation Improvement Program be financially constrained. The definition of financially constrained is having enough financial resources to fund projects listed in the Transportation Improvement Program. Below are the Surface Transportation Program funds for Federal Fiscal Years 2006-2008 allocated to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Surface Transportation Program Allocations Federal Fiscal Year 2006 $7,150,201 (Target) Federal Fiscal Year 2007 $7,150,201 (Target) Federal Fiscal Year 2008 $7,150,201 (Target) Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement Allocations Federal Fiscal Year 2006 $585,000 (Target) Federal Fiscal Year 2007 $585,000 (Target) Federal Fiscal Year 2008 $585,000 (Target) Please refer to Section 1 for information on Surface Transportation Program Project Selection and Prioritization. FFY 2007 FFY 2008 TOTAL FFY 2006* Planning Surface Transportation Program** Transportation Enhancement*** Federal Recreational Trails Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Highway Bridge Replacement Program Hazard Elimination and Safety Program National Highway System Interstate Maintenance Demonstration Award Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 600,882 8,398,632 1,735,832 425,000 5,524,152 3,200,000 1,286,000 48,841,200 53,911,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 6,989,186 1,107,170 360,000 49,014,000 22,832,000 80,302,356 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 6,210,900 490,487 8,120,000 14,821,387 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 600,882 21,598,718 3,333,489 425,000 5,524,152 3,560,000 1,286,000 97,855,200 84,863,000 219,046,441
$ 123,922,698
The Federal Fiscal Year 2006-2008 Transportation Improvement Program is fiscally constrained by funding sources. Funding sources include federal, state, and local financial resources. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization recognizes that, in the event federal, state and local funding changes, the Federal Fiscal Years 2006-2008 Transportation Improvement Program will have to be amended to reflect the change in project funds. * Includes Federal Fiscal Year 2005 roll over projects ** Includes non-MPO Surface Transportation Program funds *** Includes Statewide Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement funds
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Finance (Federal Transit Administration Projects)

The successful implementation of the MTAs six-year Capital Plan is dependent upon the availability of local and federal funding. This section will analyze the sources and availability of these funding sources. Capital budgets for the MTA fixed-route service, Paratransit and Central Iowa RideShare are developed separately. Each department must accumulate approximately 20% of the total capital funding required with the remaining portion secured from the federal government. The table below shows the source of local funds needed from each of the departments for the next six years: Local Funds Required by Department FY2006 Fixed Route Paratransit Central Iowa RideShare $756,245 $30,000 $115,000 FY2007-FY2011 $3,137,900 $619,050 $436,800
Local funds are accumulated on a departmental basis from three main sources: operational budget savings, capital budget savings and depreciation built into the operating budgets. The size of the depreciation line item included in the budget is determined by the amount of required local match that is identified in the Capital Plan. The table below identifies current local capital funds available for each department in FY2006, and makes a comparison to the funding that is required. As shown, both the Paratransit and RideShare departments have adequate funding for the FY2006 procurements as currently identified. The fixed-route division is not in as strong a financial condition, but, with modifications, will be able to secure adequate funding. These modifications are shown below under potential funds available. Source of FY2006 Local Funds Available By Department Fixed Route Paratransit RideShare Estimate of uncommitted funds in capital reserve Committed funds in FY2005 budget (Depreciation) Total Available Funding Required Match FY2006 **Other Potential funds available: Projected FY2006 total operating savings available for capital Uncommitted available operating from previous years Total available for capital $500,000 $520,915 $1,020,915 $75,000 $123,205 $198,205 $85,000 $33,012 $118,012 $591,670 $300,000 $891,670 $756,245 $318,614 $100,000 $418,614 $30,000 $305,520 $62,000 $367,520 $115,000
Staff has also analyzed the availability of local match for the Fixed-Route, Paratransit and RideShare capital purchases through FY2011. The appendix includes three tables that identify the local funds that are needed to implement this Capital Plan. Projections are based on recommended depreciation levels for each operating budget, and projected operating savings based on past trends. Keep in mind that FY2007 FY2011 projects were developed based on needs, rather than what projects can be federally funded. Fixed-route requires $1,502,475 in total operating savings between FY2007 and FY2011 to cover local match needs. This equates to an average of $300,495 operating savings per year. Cities are struggling with shrinking budgets and may not be able to fully cover the operating transit costs for their
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communities. MTA must make up any deficits the cities budgets require by either cutting service or by using its savings for local match for capital purchases. Paratransit needs $91,936 in operating savings above depreciation to meet capital purchases in FY2007. RideShare would not need to allocate any savings during the six-year period. Overall, MTA must produce these budget savings for Fixed-Route and Paratransit or make some difficult decisions in accordance with the federal funding available each year. If these savings do not materialize, MTA will need to reassess its capital program. Federal Funding Federal funding accounts for 80-83% of the MTAs capital purchases, and as a result is critical to the success of the MTA Capital Plan. Over the next six years, the MTA needs $48,658,173 in federal funds. In FY2006 alone, the MTA must receive $8,270,616 in federal funds in order to secure the capital purchases that are recommended. There are five potential funding sources for federal capital funding for transit projects, described in the section below. Potential Federal Funding Sources FTA Formula Funding Each year, the MTA receives Section 5307 formula funds that are allocated based on system miles and ridership. MTA can allocate these funds for either capital purchases, or utilize a portion of the funds to supplement the operating budget. These are the only funds that are available to the MTA as a source of operating subsidies. Since the passage of TEA-21, there has been moderate growth in the formula funding allocations. MTA hopes this trend continues with the reauthorization of TEA-21 that should occur this spring. STP Funds Surface Transportation Program funds are also provided through TEA-21 and are allocated to cities and transit agencies through the Metropolitan Planning Organization. These funds can be used for projects that are normally eligible for highway funding or transit funding. Traditionally, these funds have been used to support highway projects but the Des Moines MPO allocates 515% of their total funds each year towards alternative transportation projects. MTA receives STP funds totaling approximately $400,000 to $520,000 per year. CMAQ/ICAAP The CMAQ program has been re-authorized through the life of TEA-21 (FY2003) in the amount of $4.5 million per year for the State of Iowa. Transit projects can be submitted for CMAQ funding (in the State of Iowa, they are called ICAAP funds), but these requests must be related to congestion reduction and air quality improvements. Again, this program will hopefully continue once the transportation bill is approved. Statewide Transit Earmark Iowas transit systems and the Iowa Department of Transportation have successfully earmarked federal capital funds to be used throughout the state. In recent years, funding has been in the area of $2-5 million a year, a fraction of the statewide need. The funds are allocated throughout the state utilizing a priority system that ranks the vehicles in Iowa transit systems based on their age and miles traveled. Funds are also set aside for existing facility needs, security/safety issues, expansion/replacement of miscellaneous equipment and expansion of facilities. It is difficult to get an exact sense of how much money the MTA may receive on an annual basis.
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Special Earmark for Des Moines In addition, Congress has the ability to specifically earmark capital funds for Des Moines to replace buses. While Des Moines has been successful in securing earmarks for special projects, this has become more difficult for several reasons, including increasing pressure on the congressional delegation by the other transit operators in the state and the delegations desire to provide reasonable funding for all transit systems. Anticipated Formula Fund Allocation Of the five sources of funding, only formula funds are guaranteed as an annual source of income. Below is a chart that identifies formula funds that could be expected through the life of this plan, and the portion of those funds that are available for capital, assuming planning funds would increase by 1.5% per year and formula funds would remain stable. Formula Allocation FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 $4,835,708 $4,835,708 $4,835,708 $4,835,708 $4,835,708 $4,835,708 Planning $415,200 $421,428 $427,749 $434,166 $440,678 $447,288 Available Capital $4,928,202 $4,414,280 $4,407,959 $4,401,542 $4,395,030 $4,388,420
Over the life of this plan, formula funds are anticipated to provide $26,935,432 in capital funds, compared to a six-year need of federal funds in the amount of $48,658,173. Thus, the MTA must look to the other four sources of funding to eliminate this $21,722,741 deficit. The following indicates the likelihood that the MTA would be able to access these funding sources to solve the MTAs federal funding issues.
STP Funds: MTA can expect to compete for $400,000 to $800,000 each year from FY2009 - FY2011
through the STP project priority process. The MPO has funded vans and buses in the past, and the use of STP dollars for these replacements will continue to be a possibility. However, the need for highway projects in the area might make transit a lower priority. MTA has requested and been approved by the MPO for $520,000 in STP funds from FY2006 - FY2008, however the reauthorization of TEA-21 needs to pass Congress in order for these funds to be officially approved. Once reauthorization occurs, MTA will be able to place these funds within grants in the appropriate years.
CMAQ/ICAAP Funding: Transit capital projects are eligible for statewide CMAQ (ICAAP) dollars. MTA has developed new services such as the Urbandale On Call service and Extended Green projects in recent years. The Urbandale On-Call service funding expanded MTAs fleet by three vehicles. MTA was approved for flexible services in West Des Moines as well. This service expansion would increase MTAs fleet by two 30-foot MD vehicles that will circulate throughout the community. Traditionally these project fund operating new services/programs but also aid in the purchase of vehicles for these services. Statewide Transit Earmark: Each year, funds are appropriated by Iowas congressional delegation to be used to replace transit buses and facility needs throughout the state. The state then ranks all buses within the Transportation Improvement Plan by a criterion according to vehicle type, miles and age. As MTAs fleet ages, if other funds dont become available, the MTA will qualify for a greater portion of these funds. If buses can be replaced as scheduled in this plan, this source of funding will be eliminated due to the lower age of the fleet. MTA has placed facility repairs that may involve safety concerns or increased maintenance function within recent requests. These do vie well for funding. In the FY2006 request, MTA
received $249,539 in state funding to replace the body shop exhaust system, replace maintenance shop overhead doors, purchase new security cameras for half of MTAs fixed-route vehicles and replace facility door replacements. Requests for FY2007 include fencing the retainage pond area, a new digital security camera system for the facility, pneumatic controls to regulate the temperature in the front office areas, security gates allowing vehicles on/off the property and security cameras for the other half of the fixedroute fleet.
Specific Earmark for Des Moines: While this is the most expedient solution, it is also the most difficult to
achieve. Last year, Congressman Boswell was successful in including an earmark in the amount of $1,943,557 for the MTA to apply towards the 2003 bus lease of sixteen vehicles in the 2004 Transportation Reauthorization bill. In addition, Congressman Boswell may be able to secure the MTA another $1 million over the next three years to support this project between FY2007-FY2009. Staff will continue to work with Congressman Boswells staff for additional earmarks in future years as well as the Greater Des Moines Partnership and their planning process for the June trip to Washington DC. Conclusion The following observations can be made regarding MTAs ability to finance this Capital Plan:
Federal Funding
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The MTA has a significant need for federal capital dollars. Over the next six years, $48,658,173 in federal funding will be necessary to meet MTAs capital needs, and at best, a combination of formula funds, lease and STP funds may generate no more than $27million, leaving approximately a $22 million federal shortfall over the six-year period. MTA must secure state or federal earmarks during the upcoming years to fund its capital needs. Of the federal apportionment that MTA receives each year for capital, the majority of these dollars is spent on MTAs operations (preventive maintenance and ADA Paratransit) leaving the capital side severely short of adequate federal funding. Formula funds needed for capital purchases for FY2006 FY2011 are estimated at $35,632,334. MTA is allocating $19,195,420 (53.9%) of those funds towards preventive maintenance and ADA Paratransit. During the last five years of the plan, the anticipated annual apportionment dollars do not meet all MTAs capital needs. Instead of receiving $35,632,334 in formula dollars, it is estimated that MTA will only receive $26,935,432 during this six-year period (note the Apportionment Unavailable text in red on pages 24-28 of this document). In looking at what MTA will most likely receive in formula funds, preventive maintenance and ADA Paratransit will account for 71.3% of the total dollars received. Approximately 28%, ($1.2 million each year) remains for actual capital purchases, through yearly needs are between $4.9 and $7.0 million. Again, MTA must secure state or federal earmarks during the upcoming years to make up the difference.
Local Funding
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The MTA will need between $41,500 and $556,645 in budget savings each year (see orange text on page 63) to have adequate local funding to purchase its capital needs for fixed route service. Typically, budget savings are found by allocating depreciation each year within the departmental budget or from prior year savings. Together these funds make up the 20% local match requirement for capital purchases. The budget savings described above must be
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over and above the depreciation allocated in the budget for local share match. MTAs Paratransit department will need $91,936 in budget savings in FY2007 to cover purchases (see orange text on page 64). RideShare will have adequate local funding over the course of the six-year plan.
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SECTION 6 Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Project Status Report
Federal Highway Administration Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Project Status Reports
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Location Ankeny Des Moines MTA Street/Route E First St. E 14 St./Army Post Rd. MTA
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Termini E First St. and Delaware Ave. Intersection Improvement Signal Interconnect West Des Moines Corridor Services Improvements
Status 4-19-05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 Pending Grant
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program Location Bondurant Des Moines Des Moines Iowa DOT Polk County Polk County Urbandale Interstate Maintenance Location Iowa DOT Iowa DOT Iowa DOT Iowa DOT Street/Route I-80 I-235 I-35 I-35 Termini 1st St. Interchange at Altoona West Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Iowa 141 Interchange Modification (Ryder Corner) County Rd. G-14 Bridge over I-35 Status 3-15-05 Letting Date Under Construction 5-17-05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 Street/Route NE 62nd Ave. SW 9th St. University Ave. I-235 NE Berwick Dr. NE 27th Ave. Meredith Dr. Termini Over Mud Creek, Section 6/7, T79N, R-22W Over Railroad, Cherry St. and Tuttle St. Over the Des Moines River West Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Section 5, T-79N, R-23W Bridge Over East Fourmile Creek, east of 56th St. Over I-35/80 Status June 05 Letting Date 11-16-04 Letting Date 5-17-05 Letting Date Under Construction Rolled to FFY 2008 12-21-04 Letting Date 3-29-05 Letting Date
Federal Recreational Trails Location Des Moines Street/Route Walnut Creek Trail Termini Phase 1, Part B, 63rd St. Underpass to Grand Ave. Underpass Status 8-16-05 Letting Date
State Transportation Enhancements Location Des Moines Des Moines Street/Route American Discovery Trail American Discovery Trail Termini Grand Ave. at 63 St. to Fleur Dr. Court Ave. Railroad Bridge Renovations
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Status 8-16-05 Letting Date 5-17-05 Letting Date
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Surface Transportation Program Location Clive Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Johnston MTA Urbandale Urbandale Urbandale Urbandale West Des Moines Street/Route NW 100 St. SE Connector Park Ave. SW 9th St. Fleur Dr. E 21st St. NW 70th Ave. MTA Douglas Ave. 86th St. 86th St. 86th St. Southwest Connector
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Termini Lincoln Ave. to Clark St. SW 2nd St. to SE 6th St. SW 56th St. to SW 42nd St. SW 9th St. at County Line Rd. M.L.King, Jr. Pkwy. to Railroad Viaduct At E University Ave. Merle Hay Rd. Intersection Replace 5 Heavy-duty Fixed Route Buses 86th St. to 73rd St. Hickman Rd. to Meredith Dr. Madison Ave. to Aurora Ave. Urbandale Ave. to Colby Pkwy. S 1st St. to Iowa 5
Status 4-19-05 Letting Date On Schedule, ROW 3-15-05 Letting Date 5-17-05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 8-17-05 Letting Date 6-21-05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 3-15-05 Letting 3-15-05 Letting 3-15-05 Letting 3-15-05 Letting On Shedule Date Date Date Date
Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancements Location Ankeny/Polk County Carlisle Des Moines Polk County West Des Moines Windsor Heights Discretionary Awards Location Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Iowa DOT MTA Polk County Polk County Waukee/West Des Moines Street/Route Des Moines Riverwalk SE Connector M.L.King, Jr. Pkwy. I-235 MTA NE 72nd St.
IA 141, NW 100th St. Interchange at I-35/80, Meredith Dr. Interchange at I-35/80
Street/Route Central Iowa Trail Loop Carlisle-Indianola Trail Extension Walnut Creek 4-mile Creek Greenway Trail Valley Junction Streetscape Missing Link Trail
Termini Acquisition of Union Pacific Railroad Corridor, Ankeny to Woodward Phase 1 Somerset Trail to Downtown Carlisle Connection Phase 1, Part A Ankeny to Neil Smith Trail Wayfinding, Identity, and Directory Signage Between University Ave. and College Ave.
Status Summer 05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 8-16-05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006 Summer 05 Letting Date Summer 05 Letting Date
Termini Connect Pat Dorian and Riverpoint Trail over Court Ave. Bridge SW 2nd St. to U.S. 65 Over the Raccoon River West Mixmaster to NE Mixmaster Purchase of Currently Leased 40 Foot Buses Interchange at I-80 Ryder Corner Planning Study Interchange at I-80
Status 5-17-05 Letting Date On Schedule, Professional Services Under Construction Under Construction Pending Grant 3-15-05 Letting Date June 05 Letting Date Rolled to FFY 2006
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105th St. (Alices Rd.) Interchange
Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2005 Project Status Reports

Funding Source STA/5311 JARC 3037 CMAQ CMAQ CMAQ CMAQ CMAQ 5309 5307 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5309 5307/STP 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 5307 System Project Description MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA MTA General Operations/Maintenance/Administration Airport Business Park South Job Access & Reverse Commute Projects West Side Service Improvement MTA TMA Trip Reduction Program Downtown Shuttle System Replace Six Buses Unlimited Access Demonstration Project Purchase of Currently Leased 40 Foot Buses Five 40 Foot Fixed Route Buses Maint. Body Shop Exhaust System Maint. Shop Overhead Garage Doors Facility Door Replacements Maintenance Centralized Office Security Cameras for Vehicles Trim Reader Issue Machine Electronic Controls for HVAC System Park & Ride Facilities & 20 HD 40 Foot Buses Four HD 40 Foot Fixed-Route One LD Fixed-Route Bus One Fixed-Route Revenue Van Nineteen Vanpool Non-ADA Vans Preventative Maintenance ADA Paratransit Facility Repairs Admin/Maint. Facility Engineering & Design Deteriorating Concrete Air Conditioning Unit Server Room Paintbooth Exhaust System Purchase Land Shop Equipment Tires Miscellaneous Equipment Support Vehicles Vans Computer Hardware Computer Software Transit Enhancements Status Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Project started Aug. 04 Not funded Not funded Not funded Project to be initiated 12/05 Congressional earmark requested To be awarded 7/05 In pending grant IA-03-0104 In pending grant IA-03-0104 In pending grant IA-03-0104 Not funded, purchase delayed until funding secured In pending grant IA-03-0104 Not funded Not funded, purchase delayed until funding secured In statewide facility que for federal earmarks In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 Approved in partial grant IA-90-X292 Approved in partial grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 Removed from grant, project on hold In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292 In pending grant IA-90-X292
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SECTION 7 Resolution and Certifications
Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Technical Committee Representatives Vern Willey Altoona John Shaw Altoona Paul Moritz Ankeny John Peterson Ankeny Michael Flattery Bondurant Mark Crawford Carlisle Eric Doering Clive Bart Weller Clive Michael Wille Cumming (Associate Member) Murray McConnell Dallas County Gary Fox Des Moines** Larry Hulse Des Moines Jeb Brewer Des Moines Craig Smith Des Moines Int'l Airport John Gade Grimes Gene Martens Johnston Sheri Kyras Des Moines MTA Jeff Wren Norwalk Rita Conner Pleasant Hill*** Bill Kliegl Polk City Kurt Bailey Polk County David Bovee Polk County Paul Dekker Urbandale Dave McKay Urbandale Steve Akes Warren County Jody Gunderson Waukee Larry Read West Des Moines Clyde Evans West Des Moines Kara Tragesser West Des Moines John Wiedman Windsor Heights
Advisory, non-voting members:

Lorne Wazny John Cater Mark Bechtel Iowa DOT FHWA, Ames, IA FTA, Kansas City, MO *** Chair ** Vice-Chair
Des Moines Area MPO Transportation Policy Committee Representatives Geri Huser Altoona*** Joe Riding Altoona Carl Metzger Ankeny Merle Johnson Ankeny Darrel Steven Carlyle Bondurant Neil Ruddy Carlisle Dan Clute Clive Scott Cirksena Clive Jim Gifford Cumming (Associate Member) Mark Hanson Dallas County Archie Brooks Des Moines* Chris Coleman Des Moines Frank Cownie Des Moines Christine Hensley Des Moines Tom Vlassis Des Moines Robert Mickle Des Moines Eric Anderson Des Moines Robert Mahaffey Des Moines Michael Kiernan Des Moines Tom Armstrong Grimes Brian Laurenzo Johnston Jim Lane Norwalk Martha Miller Pleasant Hill Mary Burton Polk City Tom Hockensmith Polk County Angela Connolly Polk County** Robert Andeweg Urbandale John Forst Urbandale Dave Mineart Warren County Bill Peard Waukee Ted Ohmart West Des Moines Jim Sandager West Des Moines Loretta Sieman West Des Moines Ned Miller Windsor Heights
Advisory, non-voting members:

Lorne Wazny John Cater Mark Bechtel Steve Spade Robert Hagener Iowa DOT FHWA, Ames, IA FTA, Kansas City, MO Des Moines MTA Des Moines Int'l Airport *** Chair * Vice-Chair * Secretary/Treasurer
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Merle Hay Centre 6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 300W Urbandale, IA 50322-2866 (515) 334-0075 office (515) 334-0098 fax E-mail: dmampo@dmampo.org URL: http://www.dmampo.org

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FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Federal Fiscal Years 2006 2008 Transportation Improvement Program

TE: TEA-21: TIP: TTC:

SECTION 1 Introductions and Procedures

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Transportation Program and Surface Transportation Program Transportation Enhancement Funding

September 30, 2005

*All dates are tentative and subject to change

Major Construction Scoring Criteria

1. Level of Service Before & After Construction (Facility & Corridor)

3. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis

4. Projected Future Traffic Volumes (ADT)

6. Existing Structure Condition

7. Network Parameter (Vehicle Hours of Travel)

Minor Construction Scoring Criteria

2. Existing Level of Service (LOS) or Delay

40,001 30,001 20,001 10,001 0

+ - 40,000 - 30,000 - 20,000 - 10,000

4. Crash Benefit/Cost Analysis

5. Improved LOS or Delay

Preservation Scoring Criteria

2. Existing Traffic Volumes - ADT

Alternative Transportation Scoring Criteria

2. Air Quality Benefit

Score Levels (1 low 5 high/excellent)

Score Levels (1 low 5 high/excellent)

Score Levels (1 low 5 high/excellent)

DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

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SECTION 2 Federal Highway Administration Projects

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DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Type of Work Date Approved Transportation Planning $

TOTAL COST 2007 $ $

Aid Received Source TOTAL MPO Share $ $

2006 32,406 32,406

Region Wide DMAMPO

21-Jul-2005 Transportation Planning $ 35,439 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 28,351 28,351 $ $ $ $ -

Region Wide FLEUR DRIVE

Polk County SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR

Polk County SOUTHEAST CONNECTOR

Bridge: New Over Des Moines River

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

21-Jul-2005 4.40 Rehabilitation $ 1,000,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 440,000 440,000 $ $ $ $ -

21-Jul-2005 0.60 Rehabilitation $ 550,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 178,330 178,330 $ $ $ $ -

Polk County 12TH AVENUE

Polk County UNIVERSITY AVENUE

Polk County MTA

16-Mar-2006 Transit Investment $ 2,240,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 520,000 520,000 $ $ $ $ -

21-Jul-2005 1.40 Rehabilitation $ 800,000 $ $ TOTAL MPO Share $ $ 375,000 375,000 $ $ $ $ -

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DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2006-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Length (Miles) 0.46

Type of Work Date Approved Rehabilitation $