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Brown County Planning Commission Green Bay MPO
2015 Transportation Planning Work Program
Brown County Planning Commission November 5, 2014
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Brown County Planning Commission Green Bay MPO
2015 Transportation Planning Work Program
Green Bay MPO Planning Area Communities
City of Green Bay City of De Pere
Village of Allouez Village of Ashwaubenon
Village of Bellevue Village of Hobart Village of Howard
Village of Suamico (part) Town of Green Bay (part) Town of Lawrence (part) Town of Ledgeview (part) Town of Rockland (part)
Town of Scott (part) Town of Little Suamico (part)
MPO Staff Contact
Cole Runge, Principal Planner/MPO Director Brown County Planning Commission/Green Bay MPO
305 East Walnut Street, Room 320 PO Box 23600
Green Bay, WI 54305-3600 Phone: (920) 448-6480 Fax: (920) 448-4487
Email: [email protected] Web: www.co.brown.wi.us/planning
The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grants from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Information in this report is subject to change based on the final disposition of the federal transportation reauthorization bill Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21).
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Table of Contents MPO Board, Committee, and Staff Lists ............................................................. 7 Green Bay MPO 2010 Urbanized Area Boundary Map ...................................... 9 Green Bay MPO 2045 Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary Map .................... 11 List of MPO Accomplishments: January 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 ............ 15 Examples of Significant Transportation Planning Issues in 2015 ....................... 27 Summary of 2015 Transportation Work Activities Program Support and Administration (Element 41.11.00) .............................. 29 Long-Range Transportation Planning (Element 41.13.00) .............................. 29 Short-Range Transportation Planning (Element 41.14.00) ............................. 30 Transportation Improvement Program (Element 41.15.00) ............................ 32 Transportation Planning Program Funding Summary ......................................... 33 Table A: 2015 Transportation Planning Work Program Budgets ....................... 35 Table B: Transportation Planning Data Collection ............................................. 37 Table C: 2015 Cost Allocation Plan for the Green Bay MPO ............................. 39 Table D: 2015 Work Schedule ........................................................................... 43 Appendix 1: Title VI Accomplishments between January 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014 ............................................................................................ 45 Appendix 2: Title VI Plan, Title VI Agreement, and Cooperative Planning Agreement ........................................................................................................... 47 Appendix 3: Metropolitan Planning Factors ........................................................ 49 Appendix 4: 2015 MPO Policy Board, Technical Advisory Committee, and Other Meeting Dates .................................................................................... 51 Appendix 5: MPO Self-Certification Summary ................................................... 53 Appendix 6: Tentative Green Bay MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update Schedule .................................................................................... 57 Work Program Adoption Resolution ................................................................. 59
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Green Bay MPO Boards and Committees
Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board)
Paul Blindauer (C. Green Bay) Phillip Hilgenberg (C. Green Bay) James Botz (C. Green Bay) Dotty Juengst (C. Green Bay) Paul Brewer (V. Denmark, Pulaski, Wrightstown) Patty Kiewiz (Green Bay Metro) Brian Brock (Wisconsin DOT) John Klasen (T. Lawrence/T. Wrightstown) William Clancy (BC Board - Rural) Michael Malcheski (V. Ashwaubenon) Norbert Dantinne, Jr. (T. Humboldt/T. Green Bay) Ken Pabich (C. De Pere) Ron DeGrand (T. Eaton/T. New Denmark) Scott Puyleart (C. Green Bay) Bernie Erickson (BC Board – C. Green Bay) Dan Robinson (BC Board – C. De Pere) Steve Gander (T. Glenmore/T. Rockland) Debbie Schumacher (V. Hobart) Adam Gauthier (V. Bellevue) Ray Tauscher (T. Pittsfield/T. Scott) Steve Grenier (C. Green Bay) Mark Tumpach (C. Green Bay) Mark Handeland (T. Ledgeview) Jason Ward (V. Suamico) Matthew Harris (V. Allouez) Dave Wiese (V. Howard) Frederick Heitl (T. Holland/T. Morrison) Reed Woodward (V. Denmark, Pulaski, Wrightstown)
Brown County Planning Commission Transportation Subcommittee (MPO Technical Advisory Committee)
Jeff C. Agee-Aguayo (Bay-Lake RPC) Patty Kiewiz (Green Bay Metro)
Bill Balke (V. Bellevue) Tom Klimek (E&LS Railroad) Craig Berndt (V. Allouez) Randy Loberger (V. Suamico) Chris Bertch (FTA – Region 5) (NV) Doug Martin (V. Ashwaubenon) Geoff Farr (V. Howard) Dwight McComb (FHWA – Madison) (NV) Mike Finn (Oneida Nation) Tom Miller (Austin Straubel Airport) Paul Fontecchio (BC Public Works Dept.) Rebecca Nyberg (BC Health Dept.) Steve Grenier (C. Green Bay) Eric Rakers (C. De Pere) Philip Gritzmacher (WisDOT- Central Office) (NV) Derek Weyer (WisDOT – Northeast Region) Ed Kazik (V. Hobart)
NV: Non-voting member
Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee (Non-MPO committee with MPO staff participation & advisory committee for the Section 5310 Program)
Diana Brown (NEW Curative) Cole Runge (BCPC/GB MPO) Vinny Caldera (MV Transportation) Mary Schlautman (BC Aging & Disability Resource Center) Brandon Cooper (Oneida Nation) Julie Tetzlaff (CP Center) Mallory Cornelius (Aspiro) Lisa VanDonsel (ADRC Board) Pat Finder-Stone (Citizen Member) Derek Weyer (WisDOT – Northeast Region) Kathy Hillary (Citizen Member) Tina Whetung (Red Cross) Patty Kiewiz (Green Bay Metro) Genny Willemon (BC Human Services) Greg Maloney (BC Human Services Dept.) John Withbroe (GB Transit Commission) Barbara Natelle (Syble Hopp School) Vacant (Brown County Board of Supervisors) Sandy Popp (Options for Independent Living) Vacant (Brown County Executive)
Brown County Planning Commission/Green Bay MPO Staff
Chuck Lamine, AICP, Planning Director [email protected] Cole Runge, Principal Planner/MPO Director [email protected] Aaron Schuette, Principal Planner [email protected] Peter Schleinz, Senior Planner Lisa Conard, Senior Transportation Planner
[email protected] [email protected]
Jeff DuMez, LIO Coordinator [email protected] Dan Teaters, Transportation/GIS Planner [email protected] Ker Vang, Transportation/GIS Planner [email protected] Lori Williams, Administrative Coordinator [email protected] Alyssa Clarke, Administrative Secretary [email protected]
Note: MPO staff is shown in bold type. Non-MPO staff will work on MPO projects as necessary in 2015, and MPO staff will work non-MPO projects as necessary in 2015. This work will be noted in the MPO’s quarterly reports to WisDOT.
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Town ofPittsfield
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ay
Villageof Howard
Villageof Hobart
Village ofAshwaubenon
Village ofAllouez
Town ofEaton
Town ofLawrence
Town ofLedgeview
Town ofGlenmore Town of New
Denmark
City ofGreen Bay
Village ofSuamico
Town ofHumboldt
Town ofScott
Village ofBellevue
City ofDePere
Town ofRockland
Leg en dStr eet C ent erl ine s
High way (F ede ral, Stat e, o r Co unt y)
Loca l R oad or S tree t
Priv ate Roa d or Str eet
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Unk now n; U nof ficia l Ro ad or S tree t
Vaca ted Ro ad o r S tree t
Rail road s
Mun icip al B oun dary2010 Gr een Ba y Ur ban ized Are a
Green Bay MPO 2010 Urbanized Area Boundary
Oconto County
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LegendStreet Centerlines
Highway (Federal, State, or County)Local Road or StreetPrivate Road or StreetProposed Road or StreetUnknown; Unofficial Road or StreetVacated Road or StreetRailroadsMunicipal Boundary2010 Green Bay Urbanized Area
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0 1.5 30.75Miles
Approved by MPO Policy Board March 6, 2013Approved by FHWA June 7, 2013
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Town ofPittsfield
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een B
ay
Villageof Howard
Villageof Hobart
Village ofAshwaubenon
Village ofAllouez
Town ofEaton
Town ofLawrence
Town ofLedgeview
Town ofGlenmore Town of New
Denmark
City ofGreen Bay
Village ofSuamico
Town ofHumboldt
Town ofScott
Village ofBellevue
City ofDePere
Town ofRockland
Legen dStreet Center lines
Highway (Federal, State, or County)
Local Roa d or Stre et
Private R oad or Str eet
Proposed Road or Street
Unknown ; Unofficia l Road o r Street
Vacated R oad or S treet
Railroads
Municipal Boundar yMPO 204 5 Plannin g Area Bo undary
Green Bay MPO 2045 Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary
Oconto County
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0 1 2 3 40.5Miles
Approved by MPO Policy Board March 6, 2013
LegendHighway (Federal, State, or County)Local Road or StreetPrivate Road or StreetProposed Road or StreetUnknown; Unofficial Road or StreetVacated Road or StreetRailroadsMunicipal BoundaryMPO 2045 Planning Area Boundary
Approved by WisDOT June 16, 2014
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Green Bay MPO Prospectus
The Green Bay MPO was designated in January of 1974, and the Brown County Planning Commission (BCPC) Board of Directors has served as the MPO’s Policy Board since the beginning. The MPO Policy Board’s membership has remained largely the same since the MPO was first designated, but the weight of this membership has changed over time. A significant modification to the Policy Board’s composition occurred in the summer of 2014 when a representative of Green Bay Metro and a representative of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) were added as voting members. These representatives were added to satisfy the Policy Board membership requirements associated with the Green Bay Urbanized Area being designated a Transportation Management Area (TMA) following the 2010 US Census. The Policy Board’s voting is weighted by member entity. For example, the City of Green Bay is the largest municipality represented on the Policy Board, and it has seven of the Policy Board’s 28 votes. The Brown County Board of Supervisors has three of the Policy Board’s 28 votes, and these supervisors represent the City of Green Bay, City of De Pere, and the rural portion of Brown County. The moderately-sized communities such as the City of De Pere, the villages in the urbanized area, and the Town of Ledgeview each have one of the Policy Board’s 28 votes. Green Bay Metro and WisDOT each have one vote, and the county’s rural villages and unincorporated towns share the remaining Policy Board votes. The MPO Policy Board is currently advised by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for all major transportation plans and studies, and each member of the TAC has one vote. The Policy Board is also advised by the Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) when it selects projects for funding through the urbanized area’s Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. Each TCC member has one vote, and an MPO staff person serves as a member of the TCC.
Purpose of the MPO Work Program
The Green Bay MPO’s Transportation Planning Work Program is an annual publication that summarizes the MPO’s recent accomplishments, provides examples of significant transportation planning issues that are facing the MPO planning area, describes the work the MPO will do during the year, and identifies how federal, state, and local transportation funding will be spent on MPO tasks. The publication of an MPO work program is required by federal law (23 CFR 450.308), which states that metropolitan transportation planning activities performed with funds provided under title 23 U.S.C. and title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 shall be documented in a (transportation) planning work program.
Beginning in 2015, the US Department of Transportation recommends that the Green Bay MPO and other MPOs include work program activities that:
Address the transition to performance-based planning and programming. Coordinate planning efforts to ensure a regional approach between the MPOs, state
Departments of Transportation, and operators of public transportation. Identify and address access to essential services.
Activities that address these three emphasis areas are noted throughout this work program.
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List of MPO Accomplishments: January 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 The following significant activities were completed by MPO staff between January 1 and September 30, 2014: Program Support and Administration (Work Element 41.11.00) Transportation Management Area (TMA) Planning Certification Review Staff compiled information for the MPO’s 2014 TMA Certification Review and
submitted it to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) representatives. Staff completed answers to questions from WisDOT, FHWA, and the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) concerning the MPO’s Certification Review. The answers to these questions were then submitted to WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA for review.
Staff developed notes for additional questions from WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA
concerning the MPO’s Certification Review. Staff prepared a legal notice for the MPO’s Certification Review. Staff also distributed
the notice to members of the BCPC Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) and BCPC Transportation Subcommittee (MPO TAC).
Staff prepared for and participated in the MPO’s Certification Review with
representatives of WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA. Staff also hosted a public open house with representatives of WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA following the first day of the review.
Following the MPO’s Certification Review, staff developed letters to Oconto County and the Town of Little Suamico to inform them of their inclusion in the 2010 Green Bay Urbanized Area and the roles and responsibilities of the MPO. Staff also reviewed and made draft revisions to the three-party agreement between the MPO, WisDOT, and Green Bay Metro. The draft agreement was then sent to WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA for review and comment.
General
Staff prepared a report and a resolution regarding an amendment to the MPO’s 2014
Transportation Planning Work Program budget. After the amendment was approved by the MPO Policy Board, the amendment was submitted to WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA.
Staff developed the MPO’s draft 2015 Transportation Planning Work Program and
budget. Staff also presented the draft work program to the MPO TAC and representatives of WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA. Following these presentations, staff incorporated their comments and prepared a final draft of the work program that will be presented to the MPO Policy Board in November.
Staff participated in the 2014 MPO/WisDOT/RPC state conference in Janesville.
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Long-Range Transportation Planning (Work Element 41.13.00) MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Performance Measures Implementation Staff collected crash data, pavement condition data, and other information for the
MPO’s 2014 transportation system performance measure analysis. Staff also analyzed the data, prepared GIS-based maps that identify the condition of identified pavement segments, and developed draft papers that summarize the findings of each analysis. Staff then developed the final report and presented it to the MPO TAC. Staff will present the final report to the MPO Policy Board at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Development of the 2045 MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Staff prepared a report to the MPO Policy Board regarding the proposed composition
of a technical advisory committee for the Long-Range Transportation Plan. The creation of the technical advisory committee was approved by the Policy Board.
Staff organized and participated in the first meeting of the MPO’s 2045 Long-Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) Technical Advisory Committee. Staff also presented information to the committee and answered questions. Following the meeting, staff prepared the meeting minutes.
Staff completed the draft text and maps for the Existing Conditions section of the 2045
LRTP. Maintenance of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Traffic Model Staff reviewed the final documentation for the most recent version of WisDOT’s
Northeast Region Travel Demand Model. Staff discussed updates to and the status of the Northeast Region Travel Demand
Model with a representative of WisDOT’s Traffic Forecasting Unit. Staff also reviewed revised household estimates for Brown County communities at the request of WisDOT.
Staff discussed possible revisions to and outputs from the Northeast Region Travel
Demand Model with a representative of the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Staff participated in a travel demand model workshop that was hosted by the East
Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Staff reviewed and commented on revised future household estimates for the Northeast Region Travel Demand Model at the request of WisDOT.
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Congestion Management Process (CMP) Implementation Staff completed a process for breaking the Metropolitan Planning Area’s CMP
highway and street system into study segments. Staff collected off-peak travel time data for CMP highway and street segments by
driving each road and using the STRAVA application. Staff also created CMP segments in STRAVA for data analysis and developed a database of off-peak travel times for each segment.
Staff began to collect peak travel time data for the CMP highway and street system
using the STRAVA application. These data were collected using an iPad that was purchased in the third quarter by the MPO to enable staff to quickly and easily collect on-street CMP data without having to use their personal phones.
Staff updated the CMP highway and street segments in GIS for the off-peak and peak
travel periods. Staff also continued to develop GIS layers that compare ideal travel times to observed travel times for the CMP highway and street system.
Staff updated its inventory of the Metropolitan Planning Area’s sidewalk, trail, and on-
street bicycle facility systems to assess how these measurements are progressing toward the long-term performance targets identified in the CMP. Staff also collected transit and other data to assess how these measurements are progressing toward the long-term performance targets.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Transportation Improvements in the Southern Portion of the Green Bay Metropolitan Area (Non-MPO Activity) Staff prepared for and participated in a meeting with representatives of WisDOT,
FHWA, and the consulting firm hired to complete the Interstate Access Justification Report (IAJR) traffic analysis to discuss the consulting firm’s methodology for completing the traffic analysis and the need for the consulting firm to complete the tasks that are identified in the project contract.
Staff worked with WisDOT, FHWA, and the consulting firm hired to complete the traffic
analysis for the US 41 IAJR to determine what has to be done to finish the analysis under FHWA’s new traffic forecasting methodology guidelines.
Staff reviewed and prepared comments about the draft IAJR traffic analysis report that
was prepared by the consulting firm. After reviewing the report, the report was forwarded to WisDOT Northeast Region Office staff for the initial WisDOT review. After the draft report is reviewed and commented on by WisDOT Northeast Region Office staff, it will be reviewed and commented on by WisDOT Central Office staff, FHWA staff, and FHWA traffic analysts.
Staff incorporated FHWA revisions into the draft Environmental Report (ER) for the
CTH GV reconstruction project and resubmitted the draft ER to FHWA for final approval.
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Short-Range Transportation Planning (Work Element 41.14.00)
Public Participation Plan Review Staff updated and converted its MPO mailing lists from hard copy (mailing addresses)
to electronic (email) delivery in an effort to reach additional interested parties and to reduce printing and mailing costs.
Staff created a Facebook page and Twitter account for the Brown County Planning
Commission/Green Bay MPO.
Staff began to review the 2013 Public Participation Plan (PPP) to determine if revisions need to be made in 2014.
2010-2012 Green Bay Metropolitan Area Intersection Crash Study Staff collected and sorted intersection crash data, developed estimated crash rates for
the intersections, analyzed crash data at intersections with relatively high crash rates, and developed the draft study document.
Green Bay Metro Comprehensive Bus Stop Study Staff conducted an inventory of existing bus stops and determined if they are correctly
identified in the MPO’s latest GIS database. Staff also identified stops that are and are not ADA-accessible and updated the list of bus stop amenities in the GIS database.
Staff coordinated with Metro staff to obtain access to bus stop and route ridership data
from Metro’s farebox program (GFI). Staff then converted the GFI data from text files into Excel files for future compatibility with ArcGIS.
Staff completed data downloads from GFI for ridership information in February, May,
and August of 2014. Staff then created maps that show weekday and Saturday ridership at each bus stop throughout the Metro system during the three survey periods.
Staff performed an analysis to identify bus stops with relatively high ridership (an
average of more than 20 boardings per day) to assist Green Bay Metro with future bus stop shelter location decisions.
Staff developed the Introduction, Goals and Objectives, and Project Methodology
sections of the study. Staff also completed a final analysis of each fixed route’s bus stops that addresses the stops’ usage, amenities, and accessibility. After these sections were completed, staff developed specific recommendations for improving stops that had a daily average of at least 20 boardings during the survey periods.
Annual Review of the Green Bay Metro Fixed Route System Staff completed the 2014 Green Bay Metro Annual Route Review and Analysis
Report. Metro’s full service fixed routes, limited service routes, paratransit program,
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and other issues were examined in the report. Staff also presented the report to the Green Bay Transit Commission.
Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Program Staff prepared for and participated in three conference calls with representatives of
WisDOT and other large MPOs in the state to discuss the Section 5310 Program’s guidelines and the application process for 2014.
Staff contacted past Section 5310 Program applicants to explain changes in
procedures. Staff developed a Green Bay Urbanized Area Section 5310 Program page for the
MPO website. Staff developed an electronic mailing list for potential applicants and distributed
notices to interested parties regarding the opportunity to apply for Section 5310 funds. Staff answered administrative and procedural questions about the Section 5310
Program from potential applicants for Section 5310 Program funding. Staff also reviewed and scored two applications for CY 2015 Section 5310 Program funds, distributed applications and scoring sheets to members of the Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) Section 5310 Program Review Subcommittee, and organized a subcommittee meeting to discuss the applications and develop an overall subcommittee score for each application.
Staff facilitated a meeting of the Brown County TCC Section 5310 Program Review
Subcommittee to discuss and collectively score two applications for CY 2015 Section 5310 Program funds.
Staff developed a report to the full TCC regarding the subcommittee’s Section 5310
Program project application review and scoring process, the subcommittee’s funding recommendation to the TCC, and the program’s funding balance if all of the projects receive the requested funding. Staff also presented the report to the TCC and answered questions from the members.
Staff developed a report to the MPO Policy Board regarding the TCC’s Section 5310
Program funding recommendation and other information about the process. The report will be presented to the MPO Policy Board at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Staff reviewed two applications for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds
for projects within the MPO planning area. Staff reviewed WisDOT Northeast Region staff comments about the two applications
for TAP funds within the Green Bay Urbanized Area. Staff also coordinated the application revision process with the two applicants, WisDOT Northeast Region staff, and the TAP coordinator at the WisDOT Central Office in Madison.
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Staff developed a PowerPoint summary of the Village of Allouez’s Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) Plan and the plan’s recommendations for the Webster Elementary School area for a presentation at an Allouez Village Board meeting. Staff also presented the information and answered questions from board members and audience members at the meeting. The presentation was made at the request of the Allouez Village President.
Staff contacted WisDOT’s TAP Coordinator to find out answers to questions from
Allouez about the program. Staff prepared a PowerPoint summary of the TAP and presented it to the BCPC Board
of Directors. Staff developed a report regarding the TAP project that was submitted for review and
approval and presented the report to the BCPC Board of Directors. Staff forwarded the BCPC Board of Directors’ TAP action to WisDOT. Staff corresponded with WisDOT and Allouez about the state’s anticipated approval
date for TAP projects. Staff also notified Allouez of its TAP award after the state formally approved Allouez’s TAP project at the beginning of August.
Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Planning Staff completed the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and
Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan. Work on this plan included:
o Incorporating census-based data into the plan. o Requesting the members of the BCPC Board of Directors, BCPC
Transportation Subcommittee, and Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) to identify their race in accordance with the Title VI stipulation that the MPO cannot discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.
o Receiving comments on the draft plan from FHWA, FTA, and WisDOT and making adjustments to the draft based on these comments.
o Preparing public review and public hearing materials for the plan. o Holding a public hearing. o Finalizing the document for printing. o Posting the Title VI Notice in the Brown County Planning Commission lobby as
required by federal law. The notice was published in English and Spanish. Staff attended a seminar entitled “Understanding and Abiding by Title VI” that was
conducted by WisDOT’s Title VI Officer. Functional Classification System Update Staff discussed methods of finalizing the recommended Green Bay Urbanized Area
functional classification system with a representative of WisDOT’s Northeast Region Office.
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Staff reviewed WisDOT’s latest suggested modifications to the Green Bay Urbanized
Area’s Street and Highway Functional Classification System. Staff also provided comments to WisDOT about the suggested modifications.
Staff distributed WisDOT’s suggested functional classification system modifications to
members of the MPO TAC and responded to their questions and comments regarding the suggested modifications.
Planning Assistance to Requesting Communities and Agencies Staff prepared traffic modeling data and other information about the CTH GV
reconstruction for meetings with Brown County’s Corporation Counsel, Public Works Department Director, and Engineering Manager. Staff also participated in the meetings.
Staff prepared for and participated in a meeting with a Town of Ledgeview Supervisor
to discuss the CTH GV reconstruction project. Following the meeting, staff developed responses to questions from the Town Supervisor about the CTH GV project and distributed the responses to the Town Supervisor, Town Chairperson, Town Administrator/Clerk, and representatives of Brown County.
Staff responded to additional questions from a Ledgeview Town Supervisor about the
CTH GV reconstruction project. Staff also distributed the additional responses to the Town Supervisor, Town Chairperson, Town Administrator/Clerk, and representatives of Brown County.
Staff researched issues associated with maintaining access across abandoned
railroad lines and presented its findings to the Brown County Corporation Counsel and representatives of the Brown County Golf Course and County Planning Department. Staff also prepared for and participated in a meeting about maintaining access across abandoned railroad lines with the Brown County Executive, Brown County Corporation Counsel, and representatives of the Brown County Golf Course, Brown County Administration Department, and Brown County Planning and Land Services Department. In addition, staff prepared for and participated in three additional meetings with Brown County staff to discuss the steps necessary to maintain this access.
Staff worked with requesting communities to develop street addresses for new
structures. Staff developed a 911 emergency response map at the request of the Village of
Bellevue. Staff made updates to the Metropolitan Planning Area/Brown County street centerline
database. Staff prepared for and participated in meetings of the Austin Straubel International
Airport Planning Advisory Committee. Staff also continued to work with representatives of the airport, Brown County, and the communities adjacent to the
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airport to create a development and transportation plan for the airport and surrounding properties.
Staff reviewed two existing concepts for traffic circulation and safety improvements at
Cormier School in Ashwaubenon at the request of the school’s principal. Following this review, staff developed two new traffic circulation and safety improvement concepts for the school at the principal’s request. Staff then submitted the concepts and written observations and notes to the principal and Ashwaubenon’s Public Works Director for review and comment.
Staff researched the process that must be followed to establish access controls along
county highways. Staff researched possible funding sources for Forward Service Corporation’s Brown
County Mobility Manager position at the request of a MPO Policy Board member. Staff also provided an update of its findings to the Policy Board member.
Staff completed an interactive web map that features pictures and descriptions of
roundabouts in Brown County. Staff completed a survey of TAP, complete streets, and Transportation Investments
Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) activities for a national survey of MPOs. Staff participated in a TAP survey by the National Rails to Trails Conservancy. Staff created an aerial map that includes traffic counts next to and near Webster
Elementary School in Allouez. The map was requested by a representative of the school’s PTO for an upcoming PTO meeting.
Staff completed an update of the Town of Rockland Comprehensive Plan’s
Transportation Chapter. Work on this project included updating the chapter’s demographic data, text, and maps. After the first draft of the chapter was finished, staff presented it to the plan’s advisory committee, answered questions, and revised the chapter in response to feedback from the committee members.
Staff completed a survey from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) about the
information needs of transportation planners. Staff discussed the MOVE WI ALLIANCE initiative and its relationship to Brown
County with representatives of the JOSHUA and ESTER advocacy organizations. Staff attended the 2014 Transportation Policy Conference at Heritage Hill Park in
Allouez. The conference was organized by Congressman Reid Ribble to address freight networks and other transportation issues in Wisconsin.
Staff participated in a Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association strategic development
working session in Green Bay.
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Planning Assistance to Green Bay Metro Staff prepared for and participated in a meeting with FTA staff during FTA’s on-site
visit to support the Planning and Program of Projects element of Metro’s Triennial Review (audit). FTA determined that the Planning and Program of Projects element is in compliance with federal law.
Staff compiled and mapped income and other census data for Green Bay Metro’s Title
VI Plan Update. Staff consulted with Metro staff regarding various service, compliance, and other
issues. Staff assisted Green Bay Metro with updates to its comprehensive route guide and
individual route maps. Staff also assisted Metro with updates to its Green Bay Packer Game Day Service route guides and limited service route guides.
Staff developed a list of talking points concerning the reauthorization of MAP-21 for
use by Metro staff in upcoming discussions with a member of Congress. Staff developed the May and August editions of the Green Bay Metro Quarterly Route
Data and Analysis Report. Staff provided information to Metro staff and the City of Green Bay Purchasing
Department for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of paratransit services.
Staff worked with Green Bay Metro staff to develop a survey for ADA paratransit
clients. The purpose of the survey is to assess the performance of MV Transportation, which is the private-for-profit transportation company that provides the service under a contract with Metro. Staff also reviewed the survey results.
Staff reviewed, commented, and provided information to Green Bay Metro and the City
of Green Bay Purchasing Department regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of paratransit services. Staff also assisted with the development of responses to include in an addendum to the RFP.
Staff reviewed a proposal submitted to Green Bay Metro and the City of Green Bay
Purchasing Department for the provision of paratransit services. Staff also provided comments to Green Bay Metro staff in an attempt to clarify several details in the proposal.
In response to a request from a member of the Green Bay Transit Commission, staff
prepared a summary of the strategies for meeting the transportation needs of seniors and people with disabilities that are identified in the Brown County Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan.
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Planning Assistance to WisDOT Staff discussed questions about the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
Boundary with representatives of the WisDOT Northeast Region Office and WisDOT Central Office.
Staff reviewed and commented on WisDOT’s proposed constant traffic count sites at
the request of WisDOT Northeast Region staff. Staff participated in a meeting of WisDOT’s STH 29 Freeway Conversion Advisory
Committee. Staff reviewed traffic forecasts and other information for WisDOT’s STH 57 (Riverside
Drive) Corridor Study. Staff also attended a corridor study stakeholder meeting. Staff completed a Transportation System Performance Indicator survey at the request
of WisDOT. Staff reviewed WisDOT’s draft Transportation Planning Work Program Guidance
Handbook Update and submitted comments to WisDOT staff. Elderly and Disabled Transportation Coordination Staff developed the agendas for and chaired two meetings of the Brown County
Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC). Staff also sent meeting follow-up information to the TCC members.
Staff responded to questions from a Brown County Supervisor regarding funding for a
specialized transportation vehicle for a local non-profit agency. Staff also shared this information with the non-profit agency’s director and followed up with the supervisor.
Staff collaborated with a Brown County Supervisor and Brown County Human
Services Department staff to address a transportation issue for two clients. Staff participated in two meetings of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Access to
Transportation Committee. The purpose of the committee is to address issues relating to transportation for low income populations, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Transportation Improvement Program (Work Element 41.15.00) Staff developed a report entitled the Surface Transportation Program-Urban (STP-U)
Funding Project Prioritization Procedure for the Green Bay Urbanized Area at the request of the BCPC Transportation Subcommittee (MPO TAC). The report provides the history of the process and criteria used to establish project priorities for the MPO’s STP-Urban funds. The report was presented to the BCPC Transportation Subcommittee.
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Staff developed Major Amendment #2 to the 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Green Bay Urbanized Area. This amendment added four WisDOT-sponsored projects to the 2014-2018 TIP.
Staff collected and published the 2013 Obligated Transportation Projects for the
Green Bay Urbanized Area at the direction of FHWA and FTA. Staff developed proposed revisions to the MPO’s STP project ranking criteria. The
proposed revisions are being developed at the direction of the BCPC Transportation Subcommittee and in response to changes in federal transportation regulations.
Staff developed proposed revisions to the MPO’s STP project application. The
proposed revisions correspond with the proposed revisions to the STP project ranking criteria.
Staff developed Major Amendment #3 to the 2014-2018 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) for the Green Bay Urbanized Area and submitted it to WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA. This amendment added two additional WisDOT-sponsored projects to the 2014-2018 TIP.
Staff completed Administrative Modification #1 to the 2014-2018 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the Green Bay Urbanized Area. Staff also presented the administrative modification to the BCPC Board of Directors and submitted it to WisDOT, FHWA, and FTA.
Staff began to develop scenarios for reallocating STP funds that were approved for
reconstructing Greene Avenue in Allouez after the village informed staff that it does not intend to complete the project. When the scenarios are finished, they will be distributed to the MPO TAC for review and comment.
Staff completed the 2015-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the
Green Bay Urbanized Area. Work on this included:
o Soliciting projects from MPO-area communities. o Collaborating with WisDOT staff to identify committed roadway projects. o Meeting with Green Bay Metro staff to discuss and identify capital requests for
2015-2019. o Discussing potential applications for Section 5310 Program funds with area
service providers. o Discussing potential procedures for documenting Grouped Projects with WisDOT. o Adding information to the TIP based on a recent FHWA analysis of MAP-21
guidelines. o Completing pavement evaluations for projects requesting STP-U funds. o Completing the draft TIP text and maps. o Preparing legal notices and public participation materials for the public review and
hearing process. o Providing an overview of the TIP process to the MPO Policy Board. o Holding a public hearing on the TIP and Green Bay Metro 2015 Program of
Projects in front of the MPO Policy Board. o Organizing and conducting an Environmental Consultation meeting.
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o Presenting the draft TIP to the MPO TAC. o Working with WisDOT Central Office staff to clarify TIP project identification
numbers. o Working with FTA staff to further define the illustrative sections of the TIP. o Working with WisDOT Northeast Region staff to determine system miles by
community and road jurisdiction within the Green Bay Urbanized Area.
The TIP will be presented to the MPO Policy Board for final approval at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
MPO staff also completed many less time-consuming tasks between January 1 and September 30, 2014.
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A. Examples of Significant Transportation Planning Issues in 2015 Completion of the Green Bay MPO 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan In 2014, MPO staff collected background information, developed plan goals and objectives and presented them to the MPO’s Transportation Subcommittee and Long-Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Committee, worked with WisDOT to update the long-range travel demand model for the Green Bay MPO planning area, and developed two future land use scenarios to test in the long-range model. In 2015, staff will continue to work with the MPO’s Transportation Subcommittee, Long-Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Committee, WisDOT, and the public to complete the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan by the November 2015 deadline. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Implementation According to federal law (23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303), urbanized areas that have populations of 200,000 or more must have Congestion Management Processes (CMPs) that provide information about transportation system performance, offer strategies for alleviating traffic congestion, and identify methods of enhancing the mobility of people and goods. The CMP is to be developed and implemented as an integrated part of the metropolitan transportation planning process, and it is intended to support the use of appropriate demand management, operations, and other strategies to meet transportation needs. The multimodal performance measures and strategies developed by the CMP are to be reflected in the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. Because the Green Bay Urbanized Area’s population exceeded 200,000 following the release of the 2010 US Census data, a CMP was developed that addresses congestion on the major transportation facilities within the MPO’s Metropolitan Planning Area. The CMP was approved by the MPO’s Policy Board in December of 2013, and additional data will be collected and analyzed in 2015 to determine if the targets identified for the CMP’s performance measures are being met. Green Bay Metro East Side Route Study In 2011, Green Bay Metro established a transfer point at Green Bay Plaza on the west side of Green Bay and realigned many of its routes on the west side of the Fox River to provide more efficient service for customers and extend the reach of the west side routes. In 2015, MPO staff will work with Metro staff to study the routes on the east side of the Fox River to accomplish the same goals for this portion of the route system. In addition to analyzing the east side routes to determine if adjustments need to be made to improve their efficiency and appeal, this study will examine potential locations for a new east side transfer point.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Transportation Improvements in the Southern Portion of the Green Bay Metropolitan Area (Non-MPO Activity) In 2014, MPO staff continued to develop an EIS to identify a preferred method of handling projected transportation demand in the southern portion of the Green Bay Metropolitan Area. Some of the work completed in 2014 included finishing an Environmental Report (ER) for the segment of CTH GV between CTH G and CTH X that is scheduled to be reconstructed in 2015, working with a consultant on a traffic analysis to determine if a new interchange can be added to US 41 south of Scheuring Road, facilitating lead agencies meetings with representatives of WisDOT and FHWA, and providing project status reports to the BCPC Board of Directors, participating communities, and other organizations. In 2015, MPO staff will continue to work with WisDOT, FHWA, the project’s cooperating and participating agencies, EIS Stakeholder Committee representatives, and the public to develop the EIS and Interstate Access Justification Report (IAJR).
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B. Summary of 2015 Transportation Work Activities
Work Element 41.11.00: Program Support and Administration Program Support and Administration The MPO’s 2015 program support and administration activities include the financial and personnel management of the transportation planning program, public information and assistance, the development of the 2016 Transportation Planning Work Program, the completion of quarterly reports to WisDOT, and transportation planning staff education. Time spent in training sessions, workshops, and meetings is also included under this work element. In addition, staff will continue to participate in quarterly FHWA/MPO/WisDOT meetings to discuss transportation planning, policy, financial, and technical issues and questions. Direct and Indirect Expenses Direct expenses include printing and postage, supplies and equipment, travel and training, telephone, and computer hardware and software. Indirect expenses include office rent, personnel services provided by the Brown County Human Resources Department, and accounting services provided by the Brown County Department of Administration.
Work Element 41.13.00: Long-Range Transportation Planning Long-Range Transportation Plan Performance Measures Implementation* MPO staff will continue the process of achieving the performance measures’ goals by implementing the strategies identified in the MPO’s 2035 Long-Range Transportation Plan. Staff will also evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies, try other implementation strategies to achieve the goals if the original strategies are ineffective, and distribute transportation system performance findings to the MPO Policy Board, MPO Technical Advisory Committee, and public. Completion of the Green Bay MPO 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan* In 2014, MPO staff collected background information, developed plan goals and objectives and presented them to the MPO’s Transportation Subcommittee and Long-Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Committee, worked with WisDOT to update the long-range travel demand model for the Green Bay MPO planning area, and developed two future land use scenarios to test in the long-range model. In 2015, staff will continue to work with the MPO’s Transportation Subcommittee, Long-Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Committee, WisDOT, and the public to complete the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan by the November 2015 deadline. A tentative schedule for this planning process is shown in Appendix 6. *USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Performance-Based Planning and Programming.
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Maintenance of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Traffic Model** MPO staff will continue to work with representatives of the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, and WisDOT to maintain and update the traffic model that covers the counties within WisDOT’s Northeastern Region. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Implementation* Because the Green Bay Urbanized Area’s population exceeded 200,000 following the release of the 2010 US Census data, a CMP was developed that addresses congestion on the major transportation facilities within the MPO’s Metropolitan Planning Area. The CMP was approved by the MPO’s Policy Board in December of 2013, and additional data will be collected and analyzed in 2015 to determine if the targets identified for the CMP’s performance measures are being met. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Transportation Improvements in the Southern Portion of the Green Bay Metropolitan Area**** MPO staff will continue to work with WisDOT, FHWA, the project’s cooperating and participating agencies, the EIS Stakeholder Committee, and the public to complete the EIS and Interstate Access Justification Report (IAJR). Work Element 41.14.00: Short-Range Transportation Planning Note: Staff will use the participation techniques identified in the Green Bay MPO Public Participation Plan Update during the development of its short-range plans and studies. Public Participation Plan Review** Staff will review the MPO’s Public Participation Plan to assess its effectiveness and determine if revisions are necessary. Staff will also document the effectiveness of the techniques identified in the plan. Annual Review of the Green Bay Metro Fixed Route System** The annual review of Green Bay Metro’s routes will be conducted at the beginning of 2015 and presented to the Green Bay Transit Commission in the spring of 2015. In addition to the full route review, staff intends to continue preparing smaller quarterly review summaries to measure the number of people who ride each fixed route at different times of the year. The results of the annual and quarterly route reviews provide information that is used to complete route modification studies and other planning exercises. *USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Performance-Based Planning and Programming.
**USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Regional Planning Coordination.
****The Environmental Impact Statement for Transportation Improvements in the Southern Portion of the Green Bay Metropolitan Area is not eligible for federal planning funds and will be completed at local expense.
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Green Bay Metro East Side Route Study** In 2011, Green Bay Metro established a major transfer point at Green Bay Plaza on the west side of Green Bay and realigned many of its routes on the west side of the Fox River to provide more efficient service for customers and extend the reach of the west side routes. In 2015, MPO staff will work with Metro staff to study the routes on the east side of the Fox River to accomplish the same goals for this portion of the route system. In addition to analyzing the east side routes to determine if adjustments need to be made to improve their efficiency and appeal, this study will examine potential locations for a new east side transfer point. Special Transit Studies** The MPO will complete special studies as requested by the Green Bay Transit Commission and Green Bay Metro staff. This work could include route extension analyses, surveys, research, and other planning tasks. Planning Assistance to Requesting Communities and Agencies** Transportation system analysis assistance will be provided to and special transportation studies will be conducted for communities and government agencies as requested. Studies that have been completed in the past and will likely be requested in 2015 include bicycle and pedestrian plans for MPO-area communities, accessibility and safety studies at and near schools, and other multimodal plans and studies. MPO staff will also provide planning assistance to intermodal freight entities such as the Port of Green Bay and Austin Straubel International Airport. Planning Assistance to WisDOT** Staff will continue to offer planning assistance on state transportation matters such as local roads and land uses near state projects as requested by WisDOT staff. Specifically, staff will work with WisDOT to implement the state’s long-range multimodal transportation plan (Connections 2030) and rail plan (Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030). Staff will also work with WisDOT to implement the statewide bicycle and pedestrian plans, help to coordinate the US 41 Majors and Interstate Conversion Projects, study the preservation of the STH 172 corridor and the possible extension of high-speed rail service to northeast Wisconsin, analyze the vehicular impacts of major developments on metropolitan area interchanges, help to coordinate the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application process, and assist with the development of a statewide freight plan and the creation of performance measures and targets as required by MAP-21. Elderly and Disabled Transportation Coordination*** Planning staff and Brown County’s Transportation Coordinating Committee will continue to meet each quarter to review and coordinate elderly and disabled transportation services in Brown County. **USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Regional Planning Coordination.
***USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Access to Transportation.
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Work Element 41.15.00: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)** Work on the TIP will be completed in the fall of 2015 with the publication and distribution of the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program for the Green Bay Urbanized Area. The programmed highway and transit projects will be reviewed and ranked to determine the distribution of the urbanized area’s STP funds. The TIP will summarize all short- and long-range highway/transit planning study improvement recommendations, examine the availability of federal highway and transit funding, review the implementation progress of previously programmed projects, and address the urban area’s compliance with FTA private sector participation regulations and the disabled transportation Section 504/ADA local effort. The 2016-2020 TIP will also include a financial capacity report (as outlined in FTA Circular 7008.1), a summary of how the program of projects complies with the federal Environmental Justice and Title VI regulations, and other items required by federal transportation legislation. **USDOT Planning Emphasis Area - Regional Planning Coordination.
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C. Transportation Planning Program Funding Summary The approved calendar 2014 and estimated 2015 transportation planning program budget comparison is as follows:
Funding Agency Calendar 2014***** Calendar 2015 FHWA (PL Funds) $281,756 $277,222 WisDOT PL Match $24,176 $23,787 Brown County $46,263 $45,519 TOTAL $352,195 $346,528
A 2015 fringe benefit rate was developed for each MPO staff person by the Brown County Department of Administration. Financial audits of the transportation program are conducted as part of the overall Brown County Attachment P Audit. The accounting firm of Schenck Business Solutions conducts financial audits of the transportation program. Expenses incurred by Schenck Business Solutions while auditing the transportation program as part of the Brown County Attachment P Audit process are billed directly to the transportation program. FHWA funding consists of metropolitan planning funds (PL funds) made available through federal transportation legislation and FTA Section 5303 funds that are provided through the Federal Transit Act. *****The 2014 transportation planning program budget was amended in September of 2014 to reflect the vacancy of a new Transportation/GIS Planner position between January 1, 2014, and May 5, 2014.
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Table A: 2015 Transportation Planning Work Program Budgets
EST. STAFF
$
%
$
%
$
%
WORK ELEMENT
WORK ELEMENT
WORK ELEMENT TIME (HOURS)
FHWA PL
FHWA
WisDOT
WisDOT
BC
BC
BUDGET TOTAL
%
PROGRAM SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION: 41.11.00
TOTAL: 1,331 PP: 685 SP: 133
P1-GIS: 280 P1-GIS: 133
PLAN. DIR.: 100
$66,956 80% $5,745 6.86% $10,994 13.14% $83,695 16%
LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: 41.13.00
TOTAL: 1,913 PP: 550 SP: 481
P1-GIS: 299 P1-GIS: 583
$57,561 80% $4,939 6.86% $9,451 13.14% $71,951 23%
SHORT-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: 41.14.00
TOTAL: 4,660 PP: 630
SP: 1,100 P1-GIS: 1,471 P1-GIS: 1,359 PLAN. DIR: 70
ADM. COORD.: 30
$140,195 80% $12,029 6.86% $23,019 13.14% $175,244 56%
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: 41.15.00
TOTAL: 416 PP: 15
SP: 366 P1-GIS: 30 P1-GIS: 5
$12,510 80% $1,073 6.86% $2,054 13.14% $15,637 5%
TOTAL MPO COST BY FUNDING SOURCE
TOTAL: 8,320 PP: 1,880 SP: 2,080
P1-GIS (2): 4,160 PLAN. DIR.: 170
ADM. COORD.: 30
$277,222
80%
$23,787
6.86%
$45,519
13.14%
$346,528
100%
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
STAFF TIME
COST
FUNDING SOURCE
SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN AREA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)*
PP: 200 HRS.
$7,478
BC
*The EIS is not an additional cost to the transportation program. Instead, the EIS’s cost is a component of the overall Brown County PL total of $45,519. FHWA PL and WisDOT funds will not be used for this study.
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Table B: Transportation Planning Data Collection
Staff
Data Item Responsibility 2015 2016 2017
1. Transportation System Characteristics
a. Existing and future functional classifications WisDOT, BCPC X X X
b. Transit revenue vehicle miles******
BCPC
c. Transit system bus stops and
equipment* BCPC
d. Bus fleet mileage and condition******
BCPC
e. FTA Triennial Review BCPC X
f. TAZ population and employment forecasts BCPC X X X
g. Bicycle and pedestrian facility inventories BCPC
X
X
X
h. Congestion Management
Process (CMP) Data BCPC X X X
2. Travel, Safety, and Usage Indicators
a. Average daily traffic counts WisDOT, BCPC X
b. Intersection volume and turning BCPC
counts*
c. Traffic accident statistics****** BCPC X X X
d. Transit operational efficiency, including revenue, passengers, and transferring for individual bus routes BCPC X X X
e. Highway network forecasts WisDOT, BCPC X X X (WisDOT - state system, BCPC - local system)
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Table B: Transportation Planning Data Collection (Cont.)
Staff
Data Item Responsibility 2015 2016 2017
3. Transportation Projects
a. TIP. Includes evaluation of highway, transit, multi-modal, and elderly and disabled projects in terms of consistency with other plans, v/c ratios, pavement surface conditions, utility work scheduling, number of years in the TIP, consideration of multi-modal transportation, safety and security, availability of funding, congestion relief or prevention, reduction in SOV, intermodal connectivity, financial capacity, and air quality BCPC X X X
b. Transit service requests BCPC X X X
4. TMA Certification Review FHWA, FTA, WisDOT, BCPC
(2018)
******This information will be collected upon request.
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Table C: 2015 Cost Allocation Plan for the Green Bay MPO Direct Salaries Total Total Total Federal & Position Hours Salaries State Grant Principal Planner 2080 $74,036 $64,312 Senior Planner 2080 $56,481 $49,062 Transportation/GIS Planner 2080 $44,927 $39,025 Transportation/GIS Planner 2080 $44,482 $38,639 Totals $219,926 $191,038 .
Fringe Benefits 2015 Fringe Rate = Varies by Position Total Total Total Federal & Position Salaries Fringes State Grant Principal Planner $74,036 $26,475 $22,997 Senior Planner $56,481 $23,812 $20,684 Transportation/GIS Planner $44,927 $20,828 $18,092 Transportation/GIS Planner $44,482 $21,854 $18,983 Totals $219,926 $92,969 $80,756
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Direct Expenses Office Supplies $800 Copy Expense $0 Printing $0 Dues and Memberships $194 Software Maintenance $0 Equipment Repair/Maint. $0 Vehicle Repair/Maint. $0 Gas, Oil, Etc. $800 Advertising & Recruitment $400 Postage $760 Books/Periodicals/Subscrip. $160 Computer Software $0 Equipment - Non-Outlay $0 Travel/Conference/Training $5,400 Telephone/Other Utilities $0
Total $8,514 Indirect Expenses1 Building Rent $4,383 Personnel Services $2,702 Financial/Accounting Svcs. $2,543 Information Services $13,283 Insurance $2,207
Total $25,118 Total direct & indirect costs: $33,632 Total federal & state grant for direct & indirect costs: $29,215
Total MPO program costs: $346,528 Total federal and state grant: $301,009 Total local share: $45,519
1 The MPO’s 2015 indirect expenses represent a proportional share (40%) of MPO-related indirect expenses budgeted in 2015 for the MPO’s host agency (the Brown County Planning and Land Services Department – Planning Division). The MPO’s proportional share was calculated by dividing the number of MPO staff (4) by the total number of staff in the department’s planning division (10). This rate will be applied as established, and any “truing up” that may be necessary in 2015 will be reflected in the indirect expenses that are charged to the department’s planning division in 2017 (following the audit of 2015’s actual expenses).
The source of the MPO’s 2015 indirect expenses is the 2013 Indirect Cost Plan for the 2015 Budget that was prepared by the Brown County Department of Administration for the Planning and Land Services Department – Planning Division and made available to the US Department of Health and Human Services. The 2013 indirect cost plan is being used for the 2015 budget because 2013 is the most recent year for which an audit of actual expenses was completed. The indirect cost plan is available for review at the Brown County Planning and Land Services Department.
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Table D: 2015 Work Schedule
Work Element Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
41.11.00 Program Support & Admin. --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- --------- xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx (1)------ -----------
41.13.00 Long-Range Transportation Planning
xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx (2)xxxx x(3)(4)(5)
41.14.00 Short-Range Transportation Planning
xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xx(6)xx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xx(7)xxx
41.15.00 TIP --------- ---------- ---------- --------x xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx (8)----- --------- -----------
xxx Special planning studies STUDY REPORT TITLES ---- General planning functions (0) Final study report 1. 2016 Transportation Planning Work Program
2. Development of 2045 MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan 3. 2015 Long-Range Transportation Plan Performance Measures Report Note: Work elements 4 & 5 are ongoing projects.
4. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Implementation 5. Southern Brown County Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 6. Green Bay Metro Annual Route Review
7. Green Bay Metro East Side Route Study 8. 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program
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Appendix 1: Title VI Accomplishments between January 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014
Staff completed the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-
Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan. Work on this plan included:
o Incorporating census-based data into the plan. o Mapped income and other census data for Green Bay Metro’s Title VI Plan Update. o Requesting the members of the BCPC Board of Directors, BCPC Transportation
Subcommittee, and Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) to identify their race in accordance with the Title VI stipulation that the MPO cannot discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.
o Receiving comments on the draft plan from FHWA, FTA, and WisDOT and making adjustments to the draft based on these comments.
o Preparing public review and public hearing materials for the plan. o Holding a public hearing. o Finalizing the document for printing. o Posting the Title VI Notice in the Brown County Planning Commission lobby as
required by federal law. The notice was published in English and Spanish. Staff developed the agenda for three meetings of the Brown County Transportation
Coordinating Committee (TCC). Staff also chaired the meetings and presented information to the committee.
Staff updated and converted its MPO mailing lists from hard copy (mailing addresses) to
electronic (email) delivery in an effort to reach additional interested parties. Staff created a Facebook page and Twitter account for the Brown County Planning
Commission/Green Bay MPO. Staff performed an analysis to identify bus stops with relatively high ridership (an average of
more than 20 boardings per day) to assist Green Bay Metro with future bus stop shelter location decisions.
Staff responded to questions from a Brown County Supervisor regarding funding for a
specialized transportation vehicle for a local non-profit agency. Staff also shared this information with the non-profit agency’s director and followed up with the supervisor.
Staff participated in two meetings of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Access to
Transportation Committee. The purpose of the committee is to address issues relating to transportation for low income populations, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Staff attended a seminar entitled “Understanding and Abiding by Title VI” that was
conducted by WisDOT’s Title VI Officer.
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Appendix 2
Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan
and
Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement Between the
Wisconsin DOT and the Green Bay MPO
and
Cooperative Agreement for Continuing Transportation Planning for the Green Bay Urbanized Area Between the
Brown County Planning Commission/Green Bay MPO, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and Green Bay Metro.
This plan and these agreements can be found on the Brown County Planning Commission’s Transportation website at www.co.brown.wi.us/planning.
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Appendix 3: Metropolitan Planning Factors Federal transportation legislation identifies eight planning factors that must be considered by MPOs when developing transportation plans and programs. These factors are: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global
competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency.
2. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users.
3. Increase the safety aspects of the transportation system for its users.
4. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight.
5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life.
6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight.
7. Promote efficient system management and operations.
8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. The following table summarizes how each of the MPO’s major 2015 tasks will relate to the eight planning factors.
Metropolitan Planning Factors
Work Element Tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
41.11.00 2016 Transportation Planning Work Program X X X X X X X X
41.13.00 Development of the 2045 MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan X X X X X X X X
41.13.00 MPO Plan Performance Measures Implementation X X X X X X X X
41.13.00 Maintenance of Regional Traffic Model X X X X X
41.13.00 Congestion Management Process Implementation X X X X X X X
41.13.00 EIS for the Southern Metropolitan Area* X X X X X X
41.14.00 Public Participation Plan Review X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 GB Metro Annual Route Review X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 GB Metro East Side Route Study X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 Special Transit Studies X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 Planning Assistance to Communities/Agencies X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 Planning Assistance to WisDOT X X X X X X X X
41.14.00 Elderly & Disabled Transportation Coordination X X X X X X X X
41.15.00 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program X X X X X X X X
*Non-MPO Task
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Appendix 4: 2015 MPO Policy Board, Technical Advisory Committee, and Other Meeting Dates
MPO Policy Board*
Transportation Subcommittee**
Brown County Transportation Coordinating Committee
MPO Director Meetings with
WisDOT & FHWA
Model Users Group Meetings (As Necessary)
Mid-Year Review &
Work Program Meetings
January 7
January 27
February 4
March 4
March 9
April 1
April 13 April 28
May 6
May 19
June 3
June 8
July 1
July 28
August 5
September 2
September 15 September 14 September 22
October 7
October 27
November 4
December 2
December 14
*MPO Policy Board meetings might be rescheduled due to holidays, elections, etc. **Additional BCPC Transportation Subcommittee meetings could occur if necessary. Also, these meetings might be rescheduled to accommodate unforeseen deadlines, etc.
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Appendix 5: MPO Self-Certification Summary The BCPC Board of Directors (as the MPO’s policy board) is charged with implementing the metropolitan planning process in accordance with applicable requirements of federal transportation legislation, the Clean Air Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All agencies involved in the transportation planning process must also be held accountable to these federal requirements.
By federal law, agencies providing transportation services and/or receiving federal money must categorically adhere to the requirements as listed in the MPO’s adoption/self-certification resolution.
With the approval of the Self-Certification, the policy board is certifying that regulations and policies of the MPO as a sub-recipient of federal aid are in compliance with applicable federal and state employment opportunity laws and guidelines, affirmative action goals, equal employment opportunity requirements, employment practices, procurement activities, and transportation services. The Transportation Planning Work Program includes documentation that as an agency and in partnership with its members, the MPO policy board adheres to the applicable requirements of federal transportation legislation and the Clean Air Act.
The 10 requirements for self-certification are summarized below. (1) 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303, and this subpart. These citations summarize the metropolitan planning requirements. This MPO is currently certified and has an approved Transportation Improvement Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Planning Work Program, and Public Participation Plan. This MPO also has the required interagency agreements, approved metropolitan area boundaries, and annual listings of obligated projects.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement because it currently has an approved TIP, Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Planning Work Program, and Public Participation Plan. The MPO also has all of its required agreements, approved boundaries, and listings of obligated projects. (2) In non-attainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR Part 93. State and local transportation officials take part in the 3C planning process to determine which planning elements will be implemented to improve air quality.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: This requirement does not currently apply to the Green Bay MPO because it is not within a non-attainment or maintenance area. (3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d–1) and 49 CFR Part 21. Title VI prohibits exclusion from participation in, denial of benefits of, and discrimination under federally-assisted programs on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014.
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(4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014. The MPO also follows Brown County’s non-discrimination policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission. (5) Section 1101(b) of the MAP-21 (Pub. L. 112-141) and 49 CFR Part 26 regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in USDOT-funded projects. The DBE program ensures equal opportunity in transportation contracting markets, and in the statute Congress established a national goal that 10% of federal funds go to certified DBE firms.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO will follow Brown County’s DBE policy if outside contractors are hired to complete MPO projects using federal MPO planning funds. (6) 23 CFR Part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program on federal and federal-aid highway construction contracts.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: This requirement does not directly apply to the Green Bay MPO because it is not involved in federal or federal-aid highway construction contracts. However, the MPO follows Brown County’s equal employment opportunity policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission. (7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38. Programs and activities funded with federal dollars are prohibited from discrimination based on disability.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014. The MPO also follows Brown County’s non-discrimination policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission. (8) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014. The MPO also follows Brown County’s non-discrimination policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission.
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(9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014. The MPO also follows Brown County’s non-discrimination policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission. (10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR Part 27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Green Bay MPO Compliance: The MPO complies with this requirement through the policies identified in the Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Title VI and Non-Discrimination Program/Limited English Proficiency Plan that was approved by the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors (MPO Policy Board) on June 4, 2014. The MPO also follows Brown County’s non-discrimination policy because the MPO is housed within the Brown County Planning Commission. The Brown County Non-Discrimination Policy is as follows: Brown County is committed to the equality of opportunity for all people. It is the policy of Brown County to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals on the basis of the skills, abilities, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex, age, disability, marital status, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or covered veteran status, membership in the National Guard or any other reserve component of the United States or State military forces, use or non-use of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, or any other non-merit factors, except where such factors constitute a bona fide occupational qualification, and except where conviction and/or arrest record substantially relates to the circumstance of positions applied for.
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J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Scheduled TimeInformation Meeting ?
Annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) * ◊ * ◊ TAC Action √
TAC Action & Info Mtg Annual Transportation Planning Work Program √ ◊ √ ◊ in Same Month *
MPO Action ◊
Public Participation Plan ReviewReview PPPPublic Comment Period if Update Needed (45 Days, PIM upon request)Adoption (if Update Needed) √ ◊ √ ◊
Urban Area/Planning Area Identification & Functional ClassificationCensus-Defined Urban Area ReleasedSmoothing of Urban AreaIdentification of Planning AreaUrban Area/Planning Area AdoptionUpdate Functional Classification in Adjusted 2010 Urban Area √ ◊
LRTP Timeline Evaluation/Revision
Data Collection/PreparationInventories
Land Use (Completed in 2010)Transportation (Existing Conditions Chapter)
TAZ Revisions Allocation of Current Socioeconomic Data to TAZsImplementation Status of Adopted Plan
Land UseTransportation
Continued Tracking of Performance of Indicators
LRTP Technical Advisory Committee Appointed by Policy Board
Goals & Objectives
Prepare Draft Goals and ObjectivesPresent to LRTP TAC and PublicRefine Goals and ObjectivesAdopt Goals and Objectives √
ModelingExisting Conditions (Base Year Model Development)Future Land Use Scenario (Based on MPO Community Land Use Plans)Selection of Alternative Future Land Use Scenarios for ComparisonFuture Committed and Planned ProjectsAnalyze ResultsRefinement
Financial Plan/Fiscal ConstraintExisting and Historic Financial Information (Revenues and Costs)Inflation Methodology (Revenues and Costs)Anticipated RevenuesCosts by Project TypeIdentify Revenue ConstraintsIdentify Shortfalls/Refinement of Project ListDemonstrate Fiscal Constraint
MPO MeetingsPolicy Board LRTP TAC (TBD)Other MPO Committees (TBD)General Public (Open House Meetings, Etc.) ? ?
Plan AdoptionPublic Review Period & Public Hearing ?Draft LRTP Approval by LRTP TAC & Recommendation to Policy Board √
Draft LRTP Presentation to MPO Policy Board ?Final Adoption ◊
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