AGENDA - GCLMPOgclmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/TCC-Agenda-5-4-2016-Full-Packet.pdf · 5/4/2016 · AGENDA . The . Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln

Post Office Box 1748 150 South York Street

Gastonia, North Carolina 28053 Gastonia, North Carolina 28052

Phone (704) 866-6837 Fax (704) 869-1960

AGENDA

The Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan

Planning Organization (MPO) will meet Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Gaston

County Administrative Building, room 3A, which is located at 128 W. Main Avenue; Gastonia, NC

28052. The following is the agenda for the meeting:

1. Set Agenda

Presenter: Brian DuPont, TCC Chair

The agenda needs to be set to include adding “New” or “Other Business.”

2. Determination of Quorum and Good Standing


Voting members must be in Good Standing to vote. TCC Bylaws define a quorum as the

presence of 51% of voting members in Good Standing representing the local municipalities,

counties, and public transit providers. This requires attendance of at least twelve (12) of the

members listed below that are in Good Standing:

[ ] City of Belmont [ ] City of Gastonia (3/3) [ ] County of Cleveland

[ ] City of Bessemer City [ ] City of Kings Mountain [ ] County of Gaston

[ ] Town of Boiling Springs [ ] City of Lincolnton [ ] County of Lincoln

[ ] City of Cherryville [ ] City of Lowell [ ] Gastonia Transit

[ ] Town of Cramerton [ ] City of Mount Holly [ ] Gaston ACCESS

[ ] Town of Dallas [ ] Town of Ranlo [ ] TACC

[ ] City of Gastonia (1/3) [ ] Town of Stanley [ ] TLC

[ ] City of Gastonia (2/3) [ ] City of Shelby

As specified in the Bylaws, voting members listed below do not count towards the quorum:

[ ] Cleveland County EDP [ ] Lincoln EDA [ ] NCDOT Division 12

[ ] Gaston EDC [ ] NCDOT TPB [ ] NCDOT PTD

*Not in Good Standing (Missed three or more consecutive meetings). Voting rights are

reinstated once a member has attended two consecutive meetings.

3. Approval of Minutes


Review and adopt the minutes from the TCC meeting of March 9, 2016.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as presented.

4. Introduction of Members & Guests


All guests shall introduce themselves at this time.

5. Public Comment


Any public comment will be presented and addressed at this time. Public comment should be

kept to a reasonable period of time.

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CONSENT AGENDA

6. 2016-2025 STIP Additions, Modifications, and Deletions

Presenter: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner

Additions

Z-5700 (Division) – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Z-5700 (Regional) – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Z-5700 (Statewide) – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Z-5800 (Division) – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Z-5800 (Regional) – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Z-5800 (Statewide – Various highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements

Modifications

Delay construction on project EB-5114, Mount Holly Riverfront Greenway

improvements from FY 2015 to FY 2016

Delay construction on project EB-5531, Bessemer City 12th Street, Chadwick Court to

Kaiser Road and Yellow Jacket Lane/Bess Town Road, 12th Street to 14th Street (NC 274)

from FY 2015 to FY 2016

Delay construction on project EB-5534, Gastonia Catawba Creek Greenway Extension

from FY 2015 to FY 2016.

Delay construction on project EB-5546, Cleveland County Gateway Trail from FY 2015

to FY 2016.

Revise scope and increase funding on project EB-5701, Gastonia Sidewalks on North

Side of Franklin Boulevard.

Add Implementation in FY 17 to NCDOT Piedmont and Carolinian Passenger Rail

Service Public Outreach and Awareness program.

Various, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvements (Division). Add Right Of

Way and Construction in FY 17.

Various, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvements (Regional). Add Right Of


Various, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvements (Statewide). Add Right Of


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Deletions

EB-5702 NC 279 US 29/74 to NC 7 construct missing sidewalk. Delete at the request of

the City of Gastonia.

EB-5706 SR 2200, I-85 to Court Drive. Construct missing sidewalk on both sides. Delete

at the request of the City of Gastonia

REGULAR AGENDA

7. 2016-17 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment §5303 Funds

Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Planner

Staff is requesting the TCC and MPO Board to approve an amendment to the previously

adopted §5303 budget. The amendment calls for an increase of $500.00 and will increase the

allocation from $38,500.00 to $39,000.00.


8. SPOT 4.0 Project Scores, Rankings and Public Comment Period

Presenter: Bjorn E. Hansen, Senior Transportation Planner

The NCDOT delayed the release of project scores, resulting in the MPO having to reschedule

its Regional Tier ranking process and public comment period. MPO staff recommend a new

public comment period and special joint TCC/Board meeting in June to approve results.

ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend scores, points assignment, and revised comment period to

the MPO Board.

9. NC 279 MTP Update and Conformity Document Comment Period


The MPO released an amended MTP project list and air quality conformity document for a

passing lane project between Dallas and Cherryville. The MPO held a 30-day public comment

period, with meetings in Gastonia, Lincolnton, and Shelby. Staff will review all comments

received during this period.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider recommending MTP amendment and conformity report to

Board for adoption.

10. Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Update

Presenter: Hank Graham, Principal Transportation Planner, MPO Coordinator

Staff will provide an update on activities related to bicycle and pedestrian planning.

ACTION REQUESTED: For information only.

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11. Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update

Presenter: Andy Bailey, NCDOT-TPB

Mr. Bailey will present a status update and schedule for the CTP.

ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and feedback.

12. 2015 Socio-Economic Baseline Update

Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, MPO Staff

MPO staff and subcommittee have conducted a significant amount of work on the baseline

update. MPO staff will provide a status update in advance of the July adoption.

ACTION REQUESTED: Information and feedback.

13. Other Business

a. NCDOT Update – Division 12 Staff and TPB MPO Coordinator

b. Transit Systems Ridership

14. Adjournment

If you have any additional items or questions regarding this agenda, please call Hank Graham

at 704-854-6663, Bernie Yacobucci at 704-854-6604, or Bjorn Hansen at 704-854-6632. You can

also e-mail us at [email protected], [email protected], or

[email protected] respectively.

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MINUTES

MEETING OF THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO)

TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC)

March 9, 2016

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization

(MPO) Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 10:07 am

until 11:49 am at the Gaston County Administration Building, Room 3A, which is located at 128 W. Main

Avenue, Gastonia, NC.

Members Present

Brian DuPont City of Mount Holly, Planner, TCC Chair

Walter Scharer City of Shelby, Planning Director, TCC Vice-Chair

Alex Robinson City of Belmont, Planner

Shelley DeHart City of Belmont, Planner

Jeff Kirchner City of Bessemer City, City Planner

Ben Blackburn City of Cherryville, City Manager

Kevin Krouse Town of Cramerton, Planning Director

Barry Webb Town of Dallas, Interim City Manager

Jana McMakin City of Gastonia, Planner II

Rusty Bost City of Gastonia, Engineering Director

Matt Bernhardt City of Gastonia, Public Works & Utilities Director

Dale Denton City of Gastonia, Public Works & Utilities Division Manager

Steve Killian City of Kings Mountain, Planning Director

Laura Elam City of Lincolnton, Planning Director

Martine Vaca City of Lowell, Planning Director

Charles Graham Town of Ranlo, Town Administrator

Bill McCarter Cleveland County, Planning Director

David Williams Gaston County, Planning Director

Andrew Bryant Lincoln County, Planning Director

Josh Grant Lincoln County, Planner

Debby Key City of Gastonia, Fleet Services Division Manager

Bob Davis Cleveland County (TACC), Director

Kristal Ford Lincoln County (TLC), Transportation Manager

Kristin Reese Cleveland County (EDP), Executive Director

Alisha Sheets Barnes Gaston County (EDC), Economic Development Specialist

Andy Bailey NCDOT (TPB), GCLMPO Coordinator

Anil Panicker NCDOT (Div-12), Planning Engineer

Staff Present

Hank Graham GCLMPO, Principal Transportation Planner

Bernie Yacobucci GCLMPO, Transportation Planner I

Bret Baronak GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner

Bjorn Hansen GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner

Vicki Wright GCLMPO, Transportation Grant Facilitator

Guests Present

Karyl Fuller Isothermal, RPO Director

Adrian Miller City of Belmont, Assistant City Manager

Loretta Barren FHWA, Transportation Planner

Kristy Crisp City of Gastonia, Economic Development Coord/Business Svcs Mgr

Melvin Cline Zapata-LJB, Engineer

Anthony Tagliaferri VHB Engineering, Senior Transportation Engineer

Juan Garcia Gaston County, Planning & GIS Analyst

Donatel Ghantt Lincoln County (TLC), Supervisor

Zack O’Keefe NCDOT (TPB), Training Program Participant

James Walker Charlotte Citizen (Former Gaston Resident), Attorney

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Absences 2015 YTD (x = Absent)

1. Set Agenda


Mr. DuPont stated that there are some additional items from the MPO staff that needed to be added

to the agenda. Mr. Graham stated that an amendment needed to be made to the Public Participation

Process and that the MPO staff needed permission to open a public comment period for this

amendment. There is also a resolution of support for the City of Belmont and Town of Cramerton for a

TIGER grant application.

Mr. Blackburn motioned to approve the agenda with modifications as presented. Ms. Elam

seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

2. Determination of Quorum and Good Standing


Ms. Wright verified that quorum had been met.

3. Approval of Minutes


Mr. DuPont opened for a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Robinson stated that an

amendment needed to be made. The City of Belmont was in attendance at the January

meeting because he was present.

Ms. Elam motioned to approve the amended minutes. Mr. Scharer seconded the motion

and the motion passed unanimously.

Member Aug Nov Jan 2016 Mar

City of Belmont ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Bessemer City ------ x ------ ------

Town of Boiling Springs ------ ------ ------ x

City of Cherryville x x ------ ------

Town of Cramerton ------ ------ ------ ------

Town of Dallas ------ ------ x ------

City of Gastonia (Planning) ------ x ------ ------

City of Gastonia (Engineering) ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Gastonia (Public Works) ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Kings Mountain ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Lincolnton ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Lowell ------ ------ x ------

City of Mount Holly ------ ------ ------ ------

Town of Ranlo ------ ------ ------ ------

City of Shelby ------ ------ ------ ------

Town of Stanley ------ x x x

Cleveland County x ------ x ------

Gaston County ------ ------ ------ ------

Lincoln County ------ ------ ------ ------

Gastonia Transit ------ ------ ------ ------

Gaston County ACCESS x x ------ x

Transportation Administration of Cleveland County ------ ------ x ------

Transportation Lincoln County ------ x x ------

Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership x ------ ------ ------

Gaston County Economic Development Commission ------ ------ ------ ------

Lincoln County Economic Development Association x x ------ x

NCDOT Division 12 ------ x ------ ------

NCDOT Public Transportation Division x x x x

NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch ------ ------ ------ ------

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4. Introduction of Members & Guests


Mr. DuPont asked all guests and members that had not attended in a while to introduce themselves.

Guests included: James Walker (Concerned Citizen), Zack O’Keefe (NCDOT-TPB Trainee), Barry Webb

(Dallas Interim City Manager), Karyl Fuller (Isothermal RPO Director), Melvin Cline (Zapata-LJB), and

Shelley DeHart (City of Belmont, TCC Alternate). Mr. DuPont thanked all present for their attendance

and introductions.

5. Public Comment


Mr. Walker voiced his support of the Build a Better Boulevard plan.

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS


Mr. DuPont stated that the next item is approval of the Consent Agenda with the STIP modifications as

presented.

Ms. Elam motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Scharer seconded

the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

REGULAR AGENDA

7. GCLMPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Final FY 16-17 Activities and Budget

Presenter: Hank Graham, Principal Planner, MPO Coordinator

Mr. Graham announced that on March 2, 2016, he received the actual annual allocated funding

amounts of the 5303 and 104F Grants from NCDOT. These allocations are based primarily on the amount

of funds for all MPOs in the state of North Carolina that are made available for transportation planning

grant funding. The actual allocation amounts are significantly less than the projected amounts listed in

the draft UPWP, which were last year’s actual funding allocations. The projected amount of PL funding

was $319,705 but the actual amount is $240,155. Mr. Graham stated that he needed to incorporate this

shortfall into the overall budget for the next fiscal year. The minimum annual budget that the MPO staff

needs to operate without service cuts is $530,996 which covers: MPO staff salaries, fringe benefits and

general operating expenses. The new total amount (including shortfall) that needs to be covered by

local matches is $148,763. He added that the NCDOT is considering amending the formula which

determines the allocation amounts because there are some MPOs that are accruing funds versus

spending them. He asked that the TCC recommend to the MPO board to assist the MPO staff by paying

the additional increased local share amounts in order for the MPO staff to operate and that he would

work very hard in the upcoming year to get some additional funding on an annual basis. If the formula

is modified before October 2016, we may be able to incorporate additional funds in the FY16-17

budget.

Mr. Blackburn motioned to approve the amended increase to the Local Match per member

jurisdictions. Mr. Bernhardt seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Update

Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner

Mr. Baronak gave a brief summary of recent activities of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory

Committee. Mr. Krouse announced that Cramerton was successful with the NCDOT Bicycle and

Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative application and thanked Mr. Baronak for all of his help towards this

accomplishment. The Grant award was $36,000. As this item was for information and discussion only, no

further action was required. Mr. Baronak also provided updates on the Bicycle and Pedestrian

Committee’s progress on the CTP Bicycle Mode update, as well as, provided information about the

comments he provided to NCDOT regarding bridge replacement projects in the Region, and

relationship to any future planned bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

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9. SPOT 4.0 Project Scores, Rankings and Public Comment


Mr. Hansen presented an updated status of the SPOT 4.0 score development, preparation for the point

assignments and the public comment process. He covered the upcoming timeline and activities

planned for this process as well as specific details about some of the project funding issues. Mr.

Yacobucci listed the airport projects that have been deemed ineligible. Mr. Hansen asked for

volunteers from the TCC to work on a committee to review the MPO staff work on the project rankings.

Further discussion ensued. Sub-committee volunteers are: Mr. DuPont, Mr. Bryant, Mr. Krouse, and Mr.

Robinson.

Mr. Blackburn motioned to recommend the April public comment period dates and

outreach to the MPO board. Mr. Krouse seconded the motion and the motion passed

unanimously.

10. Lineberger Study Results

Presenter: Rusty Bost, City of Gastonia

Mr. Bost presented a detailed summary of the Lineberger Study results and recommendations. The

purpose of this study was to generate innovative and long-range projects to reduce congestion,

improve access, and accommodate growth through potential development of a large tract of land

adjacent to I-85 in Gastonia and Lowell. Further discussion ensued. As this item was for information and

discussion only, no further action was required.

11. NC 279 Safety Project Resolution of Support

Presenter: Anil Panicker, NCDOT Division 12, Planning Engineer

Mr. Panicker reviewed the specifics as well as status of the safety project the NCDOT has funded to add

passing lanes along NC 279 between Dallas and Cherryville. Mr. Hansen stated that there was a typo

in the agenda item regarding the comment period. The correct dates of the proposed comment

period is from March 28 – April 26. These dates also align with the SPOT 4.0 comment meetings and

proposed amendments to the public participation plan, so the plan is to have one meeting to comment

on these three documents.

Mr. Blackburn motioned to recommend to the MPO Board that we release the public

comment period for March 28 – April 26. Ms. Elam seconded the motion and the motion

passed unanimously.

12. Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update

Presenter: Andy Bailey, NCDOT-TPB, GCLMPO Coordinator

Mr. Bailey presented a brief overview, status update and schedule/timeline plans of the CTP. As this

item was for information and feedback only, no further action was required.

13. Remix Transit Planning Software

Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, Senior Transportation Planner

Mr. Hansen presented a brief summary of the features and benefits of the Remix Transit Planning

software, which is a new transit route analysis program that is now available to the MPO and its

members. The software subscription will expire in January 2017. Additional discussion followed. As this

item was for information and discussion only, no further action was required.

14. 2015 Socio-Economic Baseline Update

Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, Senior Transportation Planner

Mr. Hansen stated that this is an update from the 2014 baseline process that was adopted on last spring.

It is being updated again for 2015, because this is the baseline year that has been chosen by the model

team in Charlotte as the year that will be used for comparison for the long range planning process base

that will begin in 2017. He also stated that a sub-committee of volunteers (1 representative from each

county) was needed to assist the MPO staff with this process. The sub-committee volunteers for this

process are: Mr. Scharer, Mr. Bryant, Mr. Garcia, and Ms. Elam.

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15. Other Business

Public Participation Process Amendments


Mr. Yacobucci stated that in efforts to cut costs, the MPO staff have made amendments to the Public

Participation Plan. He reviewed the details of each amendment and asked for the amended

document be released for public comment.

Mr. Krouse motioned to release the amended Public Participation Plan for a 45-day public

comment period. Mr. Scharer seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Tiger Grant Application

Presenter: Kevin Krouse, Town of Cramerton, Planning Director

Mr. Krouse stated that this is the same TIGER grant application that McAdenville, Belmont, and

Cramerton applied for previously but had encountered a technical glitch when it was being submitted.

He also stated that they will resubmit it again and is asking for MPO support.

Mr. Krouse motioned to support the TIGER Grant application as presented. Ms. DeHart

seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

NCDOT Update-Division 12 Staff and TPB MPO Coordinator

Mr. Panicker reviewed the status of all the current project updates and also announced the new Division

12 engineer, Mark Stafford.

Transit Systems Ridership

Mr. DuPont stated that there is some information on transit ridership in the agenda for reference.

16. Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. DuPont entertained a motion for adjournment at 11:49am.

Mr. Scharer motioned to adjourn. Ms. Elam seconded the motion and the motion passed

unanimously.

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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Agenda Item #6

To: TCC Members and Interested Persons

From: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner I

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: Administrative Additions and Modifications to the 2016-2025 STIP

BACKGROUND: The NCDOT has asked for the following revisions to be made to the 2016-2025

STIP. Please refer to attachment for a description of all modifications to be approved.


ATTACHMENTS: NCDOT List of STIP Modifications for GCLMPO Region

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REVISIONS TO THE 2016‐2025 STIPApril 2016 HIGHWAY PROGRAM

STIP ADDITIONSDIVISION 12

* Z‐5700DIVSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION

STATEWIDE PROJECT VARIOUS, HIGHWAY‐RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETYIMPROVEMENTS.NEW PROJECT PROGRAMMED AT REQUEST OF RAILDIVISION ‐DIVISION NEEDS CATEGORY.

RIGHT‐OF‐WAY CONSTRUCTION

FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019Total

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000

$3,150,000

(RR) (RR) (RR) (RR) (RR) (RR)

* Z‐5700REGSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYREGIONAL

STATEWIDE PROJECT VARIOUS, HIGHWAY‐RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETYIMPROVEMENTS.NEW PROJECT PROGRAMMED AT REQUEST OF RAILDIVISION ‐ REGIONAL NEEDS CATEGORY.



$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $3,150,000


* Z‐5700SWSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYSTATEWIDE

STATEWIDE PROJECT VARIOUS, HIGHWAY‐RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETYIMPROVEMENTS.NEW PROJECT PROGRAMMED AT REQUEST OF RAILDIVISION ‐ STATEWIDE STRATEGIC MOBILITY CATEGORY



$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $4,200,000


* Z‐5800DIVSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION

STATEWIDE PROJECT VARIOUS, HIGHWAY‐RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETYIMPROVEMENTS.NEW PROJECT PROGRAMMED AT REQUEST OF RAILDIVISION ‐DIVISION NEEDS CATEGORY.



$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000

$3,150,000


* Z‐5800REGSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYREGIONAL




$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $3,150,000


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* Z‐5800SWSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYSTATEWIDE




$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $4,200,000


* INDICATES FEDERAL AMENDMENT

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REVISIONS TO THE 2016‐2025 STIPFebruary 2016 HIGHWAY PROGRAM

STIP MODIFICATIONSDIVISION 12

* EB‐5114GASTONPROJ.CATEGORY TRANSITION

GASTON CLEVELAND LINCOLN URBANAREA METROPOLITAN PLANNINGORGANIZATION

MOUNT HOLLY, MOUNT HOLLY RIVERFRONTGREENWAY.DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 15 TO FY 16 TOALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR RIGHT OF WAYACQUISITION.

CONSTRUCTION FY 2016 FY 2016 Total

$640,000 $160,000$800,000

STPEB) (S(M))

* EB‐5531GASTONPROJ.CATEGORY TRANSITION


BESSEMER CITY, 12TH STREET, CHADWICK COURT TOKAISER ROAD AND YELLOW JACKET LANE/BESS TOWNROAD, 12TH STREET TO 14TH STREET (NC 274).CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS.DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 15 TO FY 16 TOALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR CITY TO DECIDE WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT.

CONSTRUCTION FY 2016 Total

$300,000 $300,000

(STPEB)

*EB‐5534GASTON PROJ.CATEGORYTRANSITION


GASTONIA, CATAWBA CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION,FERGUSON PARK TO DOWNTOWN. CONSTRUCTGREENWAY.DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 15 TO FY 16 TOALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR PERMITTING.


$410,000 $410,000

(STPEB)

*EB‐5546GASTON PROJ.CATEGORYEXEMPT


CLEVELAND COUNTY, CONSTRUCT SEGMENT OFGATEWAY TRAIL FROM GALILEE CHURCH ROAD TOBETHLEHEM ROAD. FEDERAL AID NUMBER NC FLAPCLVND TRL(1)DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 15 TO FY 16 TOALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR CITY TO DECIDEWHETHER TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT.


$620,000 $620,000

(STPEB)

*EB‐5701GASTON PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION


US 29/74 (EAST FRANKLIN BOULEVARD), SR 2200 (COXROAD) TO 1500 FEET EAST OF DUHARTS CREEK.CONSTRUCT MISSING SIDEWALK ON NORTH SIDE.REVISE SCOPE AND INCREASE FUNDING AT THEREQUEST OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA.


FY 2016 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2017Total

$29,000 $116,000 $219,000 $875,000

$1,239,000

(L) (SRTS) (L)

(SRTS)

*C‐5571STATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYEXEMPT

STATEWIDE PROJECT NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD, NCDOT PIEDMONT ANDCAROLINIAN PASSENGER RAIL SERVICES. PUBLICOUTREACH AND AWARENESS PROGRAM.ADD IMPLEMENTATION IN FY 17 NOT PREVIOUSLYPROGRAMMED, AT REQUEST OF TRANSPORTATIONPLANNING BRANCH.

IMPLEMENTATION FY 2016 FY 2017 Total

$818,000 $819,000

$1,637,000

(CMAQ) (CMAQ)

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*Z‐5400DIVSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION

STATEWIDE PROJECT VARIOUS, HIGHWAY‐RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETYIMPROVEMENTS.ADD RIGHT OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION IN FY 17NOT PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED, AT REQUEST OFRAIL DIVISION.


FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2017Total

$150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000

$2,100,000

(RR) (RR) (RR) (RR)

*Z‐5400REGSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYREGIONAL



FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2017Total

$150,000 $150,000 $900,000 $900,000

$2,100,000

(RR) (RR) (RR) (RR)

*Z‐5400SWSTATEWIDE PROJ.CATEGORYSTATEWIDE



FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2017Total

$200,000 $200,000

$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $2,800,000

(RR) (RR) (RR) (RR)


REVISIONS TO THE 2016‐2025 STIPApril 2016 HIGHWAY PROGRAM

STIP DELETIONSDIVISION 12

* EB‐5702GASTON PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION


NC 279 (NORTH NEW HOPE ROAD), US 29/74 (EASTFRANKLIN BOULEVARD) TO NC 7 (EAST OZARKAVENUE). CONSTRUCT MISSING SIDEWALK ON ONESIDE OF ROAD.DELETE AT THE REQUEST OF CITY OF GASTONIA.

ENGINEERING RIGHT‐OF‐WAY CONSTRUCTION

FY 2016 FY 2016 FY 2017 Total

$53,000 $55,000 $350,000 $458,,000

(SRTS) (L) (SRTS)

* EB‐5706GASTON PROJ.CATEGORYDIVISION


SR 2200 (COX ROAD), I‐85 TO COURT DRIVE.CONSTRUCT MISSING SIDEWALK ON BOTH SIDES.DELETE AT THE REQUEST OF CITY OF GASTONIA.

ENGINEERING RIGHT‐OF‐WAY CONSTRUCTION

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Total

$38,000 $73,000 $250,000 $361,000

(SRTS) (L) (SRTS)


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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

Agenda Item #7


From: Hank Graham, Principal Transportation Planner, MPO Coordinator

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: GCLMPO 2016-17 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment

BACKGROUND: The GCLMPO was provided the actual allocation amount from NCDOT’s Public

Transportation Division. The previous 2016-17 allocation for §5303 Transit Funds approved by the

GCLMPO was $38,500.00. This amount is increasing by $500.00 to $39,000.00. MPO staff is

requesting TCC approval and recommendation of Board approval of this additional amount.

The local membership share for this amount will be paid by the City of Gastonia. This local share

(10%) increases from the previously approved $3,850 to $3,900. An increase of $50.00

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as presented

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Agenda Item #8


From: Bjorn E. Hansen, Senior Transportation Planner

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: SPOT 4.0 Project Scores, Rankings, and Public Comment

BACKGROUND: The NCDOT released the data-driven scores for all candidate projects on April 13,

2016. These scores form a basis for the MPO’s rankings and ultimate points assignment. The MPO

had previously schedule a 15-day public comment period from April 11-25 for Regional Tier

projects rankings. The MPO was unable to conduct this comment period due to the delay in

releasing scores. MPO staff have coordinated with the project ranking subcommittee, and TCC

and Board chairmen on how to address this delay.

The MPO now has until June 30 (previously May 31) to submit its rankings and points assignments.

The MPO is still using two 15-day public comment periods for the overall SPOT process-one in late

May-mid-June for the Regional and unfunded Statewide Tier projects and one in August for the

Division Tier projects and remaining Regional and Statewide Tier projects that were not funded at

their tiers.

STATEWIDE TIER RESULTS: The released scores include a list of which Statewide Tier projects were

funded at that tier. The first phase of widening I-85 (from Belmont to US 321) was funded at the

Statewide tier, as well as the Dixon and DeKalb intersection in Shelby. A new project (upgrading

US 74 and NC 226 (Earl Road) in Shelby) submitted by NCDOT Division 12, was also funded at this

tier.

The second phase of widening I-85 (from US 321 to US 74) was included in the STIP several months

ago due to increased revenues. This project was added due to its score in SPOT 3.0, and was

funded at the Statewide Tier. It was rescored in SPOT 4.0 and did not score high enough to be

funded at the Statewide Tier, meaning the MPO and Division may consider evaluating it at the

Regional and Division Tiers. The project is recommended for points assignment at the Regional Tier.

Division Tier rankings will occur in July and August.

TCC and BOARD OVERSIGHT AND SCORES: The review subcommittee met on April 21 and 26 to

review scores, and recommend the rankings and scores shown in the attached table. Overall, the

MPO has some of the highest-scoring projects in the Division and funding region. The MPO has

1,800 points to assign, with a maximum of 100 points to any one project. The NC 73 widening and

bridge replacement over the Catawba River is partially in Mecklenburg County, meaning the

MPO may only assign up to its proportional share of the length of the project (45 points). The

subcommittee recommended assigning 55 points to a 19th project.

The Isothermal RPO has informed MPO staff it is considering “donating” 200 points to the GCLMPO

to assign to Shelby Bypass phases. It is meeting at the same day as the TCC, so the TCC is asked

to recommend two additional projects to receive 100 points in the event the RPO does actually

donate the points.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: GCLMPO staff proposes a revised public comment period

from May 30-June 13, with a meeting held in each county. The NCDOT has announced the period

for approving and submitting points runs through July 31, 2016, meaning the MPO WILL NOT need

to hold a special meeting in June, as previously announced.

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ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Recommend revised public comment period dates to MPO Board (May 30-June 13)

2. Recommend project rankings and point assignments to the MPO Board

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Regional Tier projects and rankings

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GCLMPO SPOT 4.0 Regional Tier Candidate Projects Status

May 4, 2016

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Background Information

Tier assignment affects potential for funding- expensive projects at the Statewide and Regional Tier projects have a better chance of funding than do Division Tier projects

These lists reflect project details for evaluation through the end of March, when project data and scores will be released for MPO evaluation.

Regional Tier Rankings and point assignments due to NCDOT by July 31, 2016.

Public comment period proposed for May 30- June 16. Division Tier ranking and point assignment process to occur

June-September.

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Role of NCDOT- Division 12

Division 12 has a similar role as the MPO in identifying and ranking projects Same weight as the MPO on the score of projects 2,500 points to distribute among its six counties versus the MPO with

1,800 points for three counties Same requirement for public comment

Has vote in TCC and Board rankings Provides technical feedback on project proposals Coordinates with MPO

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Statewide Tier Funded Projects

Project Name Project Description Cost to NCDOT

NCDOT Data Score (out of 100)

MPO Score (out of 100)

MPO Points (out of 100)

US 74 (Dixon Blvd) Intersection improvements or grade separation at NC 226 $ 17,000,000 82.78 N/A N/A

US 74 (Dixon Boulevard)

US 74‐NC 150 (Dekalb Street). Construct interchange $ 11,700,000 79.53 N/A N/A

I‐85 Widen to 8 Lanes from Belmont to US 321 $ 255,500,000 78.43 N/A N/A

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Projects Recommended for MPO Points Assignment





US 74 (New Route ‐Shelby Bypass) Upgrade Roadway to Freeway. $ 42,397,000 51.40 75 100

NC 279 (Lower Dallas Highway)

Intersection improvements at intersection of NC 279 and Dallas‐Stanley Highway.

Crosswalks, pedheads, turn lanes on every approach.

$ 3,000,000 49.36 75 100

US 74 (Wilkinson Blvd.)Add turn lanes on NC 273 and pedestrian cross walk improvements on all approaches

on NC 273 at US 74$ 700,000 49.22 75 100

NC 16 BUS

Re‐align to make Campground to St. James the direct line and widen Will Proctor to 12' lanes. Improve intersection of NC 16 Business

at Will Proctor.

$ 4,742,000 44.17 75 100

US 29 (Franklin Boulevard), US 74 Add Lane in the Eastbound Direction. $ 9,200,000 31.79 75 100

US 74 (New Route ‐Shelby Bypass) Construct Freeway on New Location. $ 50,350,000 52.03 70 100

NC 73 Widen to Multi‐Lanes. $ 90,000,000 43.14 70 45NC 274 (Union Road) Upgrade roadway to 5 lanes $ 11,600,000 41.42 70 100

US 29 (Franklin Boulevard)

Intersection Improvements. Crosswalks, pedheads, turn lanes on every approach. $ 3,000,000 43.93 65 100

NC 73 Add through lanes on NC 73 and other intersection improvements as needed. $ 1,216,000 47.38 60 100

NC 279 Widen to Multi‐Lanes $ 14,200,000 43.78 60 100

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NC 180 NC 226 to NC 150. Widen to Multi‐Lanes. Section C: SR 2052 to NC 150. $ 18,100,000 43.47 60 100

NC 150

NC 279 at Cherryville to Relocated US 321. Widen to Multi‐Lanes, Part on New Location. Section Bb: West of Indian Creek to US 321 at

Lincolnton.

$ 24,887,000 43.30 60 100

US 321 (South York Road)

Add center median with turning lane and high‐visibility pedestrian accommodations as

needed. Address access management.$ 4,600,000 42.86 60 100

I‐85 Widen from 6‐lanes to 8‐lanes. $ 141,300,000 38.05 60 100

NC 16 BUS Widen to multi‐lanes from NC 73 to Fairfield Forest $ 51,682,000 36.21 60 100

NC 275

Close White Jenkins at NC 275 and use Fairview to access NC 275. Improve

intersections of NC 275 at NC 274, NC 275 at Fairview, and White Jenkins at Fairview

$ 867,000 38.51 55 100

NC 273 (Highland Street)

Widen two‐lane facility to four‐lane, divided facility with sidewalks and bike lanes on both

sides.$ 28,500,000 36.70 55 55

NC 279 (Dallas Cherryville Highway) Widen to Multi‐Lanes $ 14,034,000 27.57 55 100

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Projects NOT Recommended for MPO Points Assignment





NC 273 (Mountain Island Highway)

Add turn lanes to every approach of intersection. $ 900,000 33.74 50 0

NC 273Improve approaches at all three legs of

intersection of NC 273 and Sandy Ford Road (SR 1918)

$ 937,000 32.89 50 0

US 74Upgrade to controlled access from Shelby

Bypass to Mooresboro with grade separation at SR 1168 (Lattimore Road)

$ 15,700,000 32.89 50 0

I‐85 Widen four lanes to six lanes in Cleveland County $ 143,400,000 31.61 50 0

NC 274 (Union Road)

Widen the existing two‐lane facility to three lanes with a portion on new location with sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of

road.

$ 19,616,000 24.95 50 0

US 29 (Wilkinson Boulevard)

Widen existing four‐lane bridge and cross section to six‐lanes. The road on both sizes of

the bridge will be widened to six lanes.$ 33,000,000 24.25 50 0

NC 150

NC 279 at Cherryville to Relocated US 321. Widen to Multi‐Lanes, Part on New Location. Section C: US 321 at Lincolnton to US 321

Bypass.

$ 48,100,000 31.47 40 0

NC 273 (South Point Road)

Widen two lane road to three lanes from NC 273/ Lower Armstrong Road to Nixon Road at

intersections$ 41,601,000 31.21 40 0

NC 180 Widen to Multi‐Lanes from NC 226 to SR 2200 $ 10,269,000 25.78 40 0

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Projects to Receive Points if Isothermal RPO Donates 200 Points




RPO Points (out of 100)

NC 273 (Highland Street)

Widen two‐lane facility to four‐lane, divided facility with sidewalks and bike lanes on both

sides.$ 17,000,000 36.70 55 45

US 29 (Wilkinson Boulevard)

Widen existing four‐lane bridge and cross section to six‐lanes. Widen road on both sides

of bridge to six‐lanes.$ 22,100,000 25.42 55 100

US 74 (Wilkinson Blvd.)Implement adaptive signal system to improve traffic flow and adjust timing to accommodate

periodic traffic diversion from I‐85. $ 714,000 40.13 50 55

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Next Steps

Recommend rankings and point assignments Recommend May 30-June 13 comment period

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Agenda Item #9



Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: NC 279 MTP Amendment and Conformity Report Comments

BACKGROUND: The NCDOT has developed a safety project to add passing lanes along NC 279

between Dallas and Cherryville. The cost of this project is $13.09 million, and will begin right-of-way

acquisition in FY 17. Due to cost, schedule, and status as a new project, this project will need to

be added to the MPO’s 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and include an air quality

assessment due to our maintenance designation for Ozone. This process requires a 30-day public

comment period.

MPO staff conducted a 30-day comment period from March 28-April 26, including holding a

public comment meeting in each of the three counties. One comment, expressing support for

the project, was received.

ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend MTIP and MTP amendments, as well as conformity document,

to Board for approval.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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Agenda Item # 10


From: Hank Graham, Principal Transportation Planner, MPO Coordinator

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Update

The following activities were undertaken in March and April:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings on 3/24 and 4/20 to mainly focus

on the updating the CTP Bicycle Mode Map. Changes and approval were finalized on

4/20.

Staff received information from NCDOT Division 12 regarding the list of projects for the 3-

year resurfacing program. Staff is reviewing and will be providing that information to

members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian and other coordinating members of the MPO.

MPO staff collected pedestrian count information in Cramerton at the Goat Island

Bridges. Attached is the count data for those location. The counters were recently

placed in Mt. Holly and that data is currently being compiled. The counters are now in

Belmont to collect counts for the timeframe before, during, and after the Belmont

Criterium Bicycle Race held on May 1.

MPO received the preliminary scores from bicycle and pedestrian projects submitted to

NCDOT for SPOT 4.0. These scores were reviewed with the Bicycle and Pedestrian

Committee. The projects will be further reviewed and evaluated by the MPO’s SPOT 4.0

subcommittee in August per the anticipated Division Tier project schedule. The SPOT

subcommittee consists of 3 members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

ACTION REQUESTED: For Information and Feedback

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Pedestrian Counts for Cramerton Goat Island Bridges

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Mobile Counter 1 - 996 Mobile Counter 2 - 995

West Bridge East Bridge

Day of week Date Weather Count

Direction

East

Direction

West Count

Direction

East

Direction

West

Friday 3/11/15 Warm and Sunny 81 354 226 128 208 86 122

Saturday 3/12/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 79 1045 638 407 543 228 315

Sunday 3/13/15 Warm and Rain 77 245 132 113 216 98 118

Monday 3/14/15 Warm and Rain 79 269 162 107 236 107 129

Tuesday 3/15/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 80 448 272 176 339 161 178

Wednesday 3/16/15 Hot and Sunny 84 451 260 191 250 123 127

Thursday 3/17/15 Warm and Sunny 79 414 233 181 273 134 139

Friday 3/18/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 73 524 316 208 539 249 290

Saturday 3/19/15 Warm and Cloudy 72 580 330 250 346 139 207

Sunday 3/20/15 Cold and Rain 48 271 172 99 260 106 154

Monday 3/21/15 Cool and Partly Sunny 57 261 176 85 201 97 104

Tuesday 3/22/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 66 340 191 149 249 110 139

Wednesday 3/23/15 Warm and Sunny 73 366 221 145 330 158 172

Thursday 3/24/15 Warm and Clouds/Sun 77 630 374 256 328 155 173

Friday 3/25/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 77 661 416 245 314 131 183

Saturday 3/26/15 Warm and Cloudy/Damp 66 687 384 303 438 196 242

Sunday (Easter) 3/27/15 Cool and Rain 60 116 52 64 124 58 66

Monday 3/28/15 Warm and Clouds 75 741 421 320 441 195 246

Tuesday 3/29/15 Warm and Sunny 66 831 455 376 450 205 245

Wednesday 3/30/15 Warm and Mostly Sunny 71 997 576 421 508 223 285

TOTAL 10231 6007 4224 6593 2959 3634

Average 512 300 211 330 148 182

Peak Time Weekday 5-8PM Weekday 4-7PM

Weekend 1-4PM Weekend 12-3PM

Saturday 3/26 Unusual Spike Saturday 3/26 Unusual Spike

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Cramerton Goat Island West Bridge

Period Analyzed: Friday, March 11, 2016 to Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Key Figures

• Total Traffic for the Period Analyzed: 10,231

• Daily Average : 512

• Busiest Day of the Week : Saturday

• Busiest Days of the Period Analyzed:

1. Saturday March 12, 2016 (1,045)

2. Wednesday March 30, 2016 (997)

3. Tuesday March 29, 2016 (831)

• Distribution by Direction:

East: 59%

West : 41%

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Goat Island West Bridge


Daily Data Weekly Profile

Hourly Profile during Weekdays In=East, Out=West Hourly Profile during the Weekend In=East, Out=West

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Cramerton Goat Island East Bridge


Key Figures

• Total Traffic for the Period Analyzed: 6,593

• Daily Average : 330

• Busiest Day of the Week : Saturday

• Busiest Days of the Period Analyzed:

1. Saturday March 12, 2016 (543)

2. Friday March 18, 2016 (539)

3. Wednesday March 30, 2016 (508)

• Distribution by Direction:

East : 45%

West : 55%

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Cramerton Goat Island East Bridge


Daily Data Weekly Profile

Hourly Profile during Weekdays In=East, Out=West Hourly Profile during the Weekend In=East, Out=West

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Agenda Item #11


From: Andy Bailey, NCDOT-TPB

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) has been in the

process of completing a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the area over the past

couple of years. Currently, the Highway and Transit portions of the CTP are in the final review

stages at the GCLMPO. The GCLMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recently met

on March 24th and April 20th to discuss, among other items, updates and changes to the Bicycle

Mode CTP mapping.

The Committee went through final edits at its most recent meeting on 4/20 and gave a

recommendation to approve the Bicycle Element of the CTP mapping.

The following identify next steps and activities regarding the tentative CTP schedule:

1. In May through June, the GCLMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet

in May and/or June to discuss and finalize the pedestrian element (including multi-use

paths) of the CTP.

2. The Draft GCLMPO CTP will then be internally reviewed by NCDOT in June.

3. Based on receiving the approval of the internal NCDOT review process, the Draft GCLMPO

CTP (all modes) will be out for public review in July through August. This will include one or

more public workshops to solicit feedback from the citizens of the GCLMPO.

4. In September, the Draft GCLMPO CTP will be up for adoption by the TCC and the o the

MPO Board at their September meetings.

5. In October, the recommended GCLMPO CTP will be up for adoption by the North Carolina

Board of Transportation.

ACTION REQUESTED: Feedback on the draft schedule of the CTP as well as any other questions

regarding the different CTP elements.

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Agenda Item #12



Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: 2015 MPO Socioeconomic Update

BACKGROUND: the MPO periodically updates the baseline socioeconomic (population, housing,

employment, school enrollment) information for use in the Metrolina Model. This update will be

used in CommunityVIZ, as well as in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The process will be

similar to the 2014 baseline update, when InfoUSA employment data from the NCDOT was made

available to the MPO.

WORK TO DATE: MPO staff have worked with the update subcommittee members to collect

school enrollment, and residential demolition and certificates of occupancy data for the three

counties. The preliminary results of this data collection, and comparison to 2014, are shown below.

County 2014 K-12

Enrollment

2015 K-12

Enrollment Change

Cleveland 15,635 15,569 -66

Gaston 35,955 36,040 85

Lincoln 13,440 13,317 -123

Total 65,030 64,926 -104

County 2015 Net Change in

Occupied Housing Units

2015 Net Change in

Population

Cleveland 195 460

Gaston 1,071 2,678

Lincoln 497 1,217

Total 1,763 4,355

Collecting and confirming employment data has historically been a more complicated process,

and this year is no different. The subcommittee is currently reviewing the InfoUSA employment

data for accuracy. There are over 15,000 individual employment records in the three counties,

and we are unable to confirm information for each of them. We do expect a slight increase in

employment in the overall study area, but need to confirm our employment records before we

can present to the TCC, which will occur at its July meeting.

ACTION REQUESTED: Feedback and discussion only.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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Agenda Item #13b To: TCC Members and Interested Persons

From: MPO Staff

Date: May 4, 2016

Subject: Area Transit Systems Ridership Update

Gastonia Express Bus Ridership Trends 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Avg.

Jan 4,795 5,094 5,574 5,577 4,426 3,873 4,451 4,382 3,581 3,588 2,881 4,822

Feb 4,500 4,749 5,613 5,306 4,553 4,279 4,213 4,266 3,372 3,155 3,386 4,739

March 5,096 5,284 5,881 5,527 5,407 4,844 4,161 4,165 3,348 4,021

April 4,177 5,175 6,427 5,386 5,077 4,370 4,031 4,205 3,444 3,882

May 5,323 5,705 6,440 4,859 4,666 4,530 4,240 4,328 3,544 3,349

June 5,068 5,522 7,020 5,221 5,163 4,419 3,857 3,858 3,743 3,584

July 4,713 5,776 7,408 5,206 5,343 3,982 4,172 4,181 3,791 3,461

Aug 5,681 6,745 6,775 4,838 5,371 5,394 4,978 4,221 3,821 3,597

Sept 4,996 5,760 7,038 4,880 4,870 4,692 3,490 3,987 3,487 3,246

Oct 5,164 6,743 6,932 5,104 4,644 4,608 4,616 4,271 3,083 3,657

Nov 4,680 5,637 5,245 4,252 4,013 4,273 4,144 3,493 3,083 3,222

Dec 3,863 4,296 5,158 4,248 3,574 3,689 3,541 3,256 3,312 2,790

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Gastonia Transit Bus Ridership Trends 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Avg.

Jan 21,934 23,796 23,296 18,436 20,498 19,373 23,798 24,202 22,764 23,221 16,892 20,120

Feb 19,725 19,472 23,455 18,380 20,138 21,338 24,528 24,566 20,422 18,732 19,743 19,160

March 22,782 23,637 21,433 18,187 22,883 24,003 25,551 24,064 22,049 21,326 20,556 20,538

April 20,556 21,339 22,823 19,405 22,148 22,433 23,422 23,536 22,982 21,499

May 23,652 24,006 23,628 19,869 20,807 22,642 24,206 23,646 23,811 20,223

June 23,096 22,961 24,896 21,042 23,417 25,090 23,884 22,960 23,768 24,080

July 21,377 23,083 26,136 21,595 22,615 18,130 23,293 24,473 24,587 22,129

Aug 24,811 25,308 25,428 21,800 24,432 26,746 28,223 27,164 26,897 21,844

Sept 22,378 22,159 24,539 22,236 24,182 23,770 25,028 24,238 22,522 21,622

Oct 24,067 25,273 26,136 23,169 24,243 24,116 30,064 26,942 24,971 22,237

Nov 22,316 22,328 17,665 20,858 23,266 22,779 25,818 21,852 19,708 19,466

Dec 22,125 21,529 18,637 22,037 22,532 24,134 23,661 22,630 22,014 21,420

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Transportation Administration Cleveland County Transit Bus Ridership Trends

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Average

Jan 5,073 4,249 4,661

Feb 3,856 5,198 4,527

March 5,469 5,484 5,477

April 5,404

May 5,121

June 5,637

July 4,853 5,503

Aug 4,877 5,347

Sept 5,297 5,554

Oct 5,891 5,750

Nov 4,768 4,945

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Avg.

Jan 6,008 5,144 4,162 5,105

Feb 5,807 4,258

March 6,317 5,787

April 7,117 5,592

May 7,081 5,080

June 6,492 5,662

July 6,223 5,658 5,387

Aug 6,161 5,481 5,298

Sept 5,849 5,735 5,176

Oct 7,912 6,025 5,210

Nov 6,186 4,637 4,769

Dec 5,767 5,149 4,854

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Documents

AGENDA - GCLMPOgclmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/TCC-Agenda-5-4-2016-Full-Packet.pdf · 5/4/2016 · AGENDA . The . Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln