Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization … · REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study..... Page 11 Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor

Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des Moines, DART, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights.

The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call 515-334-0075.

NOTICE OF MEETING

Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)

*************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013

Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room ***************************

AMENDED AGENDA

1. Call To Order

2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda

3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3 Approve the August 1, 2013, meeting minutes.

4. REPORT and VOTE: Trail Counter Report .............................................................................. Page 6 Report on the first year of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program; consider approval.

5. REPORT and VOTE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ...................................................................... Page 9 Report on The Tomorrow Plan; consider approval.

6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10

Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project applications; consider approval.

7. REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study ........................................................... Page 11 Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study.

8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests ................................................................................................................... Page 12

Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement

Program. 9. REPORT: City Bridge Program ............................................................................................... Page 17

Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s City Bridge Program. 10. REPRT: Traffic Incident Management Plan .......................................................................... Page 20

Update on efforts to develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan for the region. 11. REPORT: Rail Port Study Update ........................................................................................... Page 21

Updated information on consultant retention for the Rail Port Study. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard ................................................................. Page 22

Report on an effort between the MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition to survey electric vehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.

13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 23 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities.

14. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 24 15. INFORMATION: Secure Transportation Training ................................................................ Page 25 16. INFORMATION: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan ................................... Page 27 17. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee

18. Next Meeting Date 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office.

19. Adjournment

Agenda Report

MPO Transportation Technical Committee

© FY 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Please call (515) 334-0075 to obtain permission for use.

September 2013

Item No. 5

ISSUE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft

REPORT: Consider approval of Report on The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND:

Over the past two years, the MPO led a regional consortium in developing The Tomorrow Plan. The product of input from elected officials, stakeholders, staff members, and thousands of Greater Des Moines residents, the plan recognizes that we are many distinct communities working as one region to compete globally and to leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. It focuses on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. As implementation of the plan gets underway, it will save communities and the region money, draw resources to the region, and prepare us for future growth. The executive summary of The Tomorrow Plan is included as a supplemental item. The full document is available for download at www.thetomorrowplan.com.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve The Tomorrow Plan. None. Report and discussion only.

STAFF CONTACT:

Bethany Wilcoxon, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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http://www.thetomorrowplan.com/

Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des Moines, DART, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights.

The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call 515-334-0075.

NOTICE OF MEETING


*************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013

Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room ***************************

TENTATIVE AGENDA

1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3

Approve the August 1, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Trail Counter Report .............................................................................. Page 6

Report on the first year of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ...................................................................... Page 9

Report on The Tomorrow Plan; consider approval. 6. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project

Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10 Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project applications;

consider approval. 7. REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study ........................................................... Page 11

Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study. 8. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program

Revision Requests ................................................................................................................... Page 12 Report on requested revisions to t he Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement

Program. 9. REPORT: City Bridge Program ............................................................................................... Page 17

Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s City Bridge Program. 10. REPRT: Traffic Incident Management Plan .......................................................................... Page 20

Update on efforts to develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan for the region. 11. REPORT: Rail Port Study Update ........................................................................................... Page 21

Updated information on consultant retention for the Rail Port Study. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard ................................................................. Page 22

Report on an effort between the MPO and th e Iowa Clean Cities Co alition to surv ey electric v ehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.

13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 23 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities.

14. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 24 15. INFORMATION: Secure Transportation Training ................................................................ Page 25 16. INFORMATION: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan ................................... Page 27 17. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 18. Next Meeting Date

9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 19. Adjournment

Agenda Report



September 2013 Item No. 3

ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes

VOTE: Consider approval of the August 1, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting minutes.

BACKGROUND:

The minutes of the August 1, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the August 1, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT:

Jennifer Ratcliff, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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© FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Please call (515) 334-0075 to obtain permission for use.

MEETING MINUTES


9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room

The MPO TTC held a meeting at 9:30 a.m., on August 1, 2013, at the Des Moines Area MPO Burnham

Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff emailed agenda packets to the TTC representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 10:40 a.m., July 26, 2013.

Representatives Present: Vern Willey II, City of Altoona John Shaw, City of Altoona Paul Moritz, City of Ankeny John Peterson, City of Ankeny Lori Dunham, City of Bondurant Jeff Schug, City of Carlisle Matt McQuillen, City of Clive Jim Hagelie, City of Clive Jennifer Bohac, City of Des Moines Jeb Brewer, City of Des Moines Michael Ludwig, City of Des Moines Jim Tishim, Des Moines Regional Transit Authority Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* John Gade, City of Grimes Brian Wilson, City of Johnston Mike Johnson, City of Norwalk Madeline Emmerson, City of Pleasant Hill Dennis Dietz, City of Polk City Kurt Bailey, Polk County Steven Franklin, City of Urbandale Dave McKay, City of Urbandale John Larson, City of Urbandale Matt Thomas, Warren County McKinlee Gibson, City of Waukee Ben Landhauser, City of Waukee Joe Cory, City of West Des Moines Duane Wittstock, City of West Des Moines Kara Tragesser, City of West Des Moines Sheena Danzer, City of Windsor Heights

Representatives Absent: Eric Jensen, City of Ankeny Anthony Bellizzi, City of Cumming** Murray McConnell, Dallas County Bryan Belt, Des Moines International Airport Chuck Burgin, City of Indianola** Dave Cubit, City of Johnston Doyle Scott, Madison County** Wayne Patterson, City of Mitchellville Bret VandeLune, Polk County Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Administration* Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Non-Voting, Advisory Representative ** Non-Voting, Associate Representative Others Present: Glenn Lyons, Transportation Management

Association Staff Present: Todd Ashby, Executive Director Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Planner Luke Parris, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation Planner

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1. Call to Order

MPO TTC Vice Chair Jennifer Bohac recognized a quor um and called the August 1, 2013, meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2. Approval of Agenda

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amended MPO TTC’s August 1,

2013, meeting agenda, moving item 12 to last item on agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Approval of Meeting Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to appr ove the MPO TTC’s July 11, 2013,

meeting minutes.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the request from the Cities of Grimes and Urbandale to amend the Horizon Year 2035Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate the Interstate 35/80 Operations Study recommendations.

(McKinlee Gibson arrived at 9:34 am) (Ben Landhauser arrived at 9:34 am)


5. Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Draft MOTION: A motion was made and seco nded to approve the draft of the Fiscal Year 2014-

2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program.

(John Gade arrived at 9:36 am)


6. Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.


7. Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Congestion Management Process document. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. 2013 Travel Time Survey

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 8.

9. Traffic Incident Management Plan

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 9. 10. Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule


11. Trail Counter Report


13. GIS Data Request

MPO staff presented; no discussion on item 13.

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14. The Tomorrow Plan Draft MPO staff presented; discussion on item 14.

15. CHAT! Recap MPO staff presented; discussion on item 15.

16. Iowa Chapter of the Urban Land Institute MPO staff presented; discussion on item 16.

17. Transportation Management Association Update TMA staff presented; discussion on item 17.

12. Iowa by Trail Smartphone Application

MPO and INHF staff presented; discussion on item 12. 18. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 19. Next Meeting Date

9:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 5, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room.

20. Adjournment MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the MPO TTC’s August 1, 2013;

MPO TTC Vice Chair Bohac adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m.


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ISSUE: Trail Counter Report

REPORT: Consider approval of the Central Iowa Trail Count Program 2013 Report. BACKGROUND:

In October 2011, the MPO began the Central Iowa Trail Count Program with 40 infrared trail counters from TRAFx Research Ltd. to provide a consistent method for collecting trail user data across central Iowa. The purpose of this program is to implement Chapter Seven, Objective 3, Action 3.1, Benchmark 3.1.1 of the Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, which states, “Administer bicycle/pedestrian counts and user survey’s annually.” The first trail counters were placed in the field in April 2012. The data collected from the counters will be used to set a baseline against which future trail usage can be compared. This information helps the MPO and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable understand where future trail investments may be needed. The Trail Counter Report is included on the following pages.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the 2013 Trail Counter Report.

STAFF CONTACTS:

Aaron Bartling, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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1. High Trestle Bridge (East Side)

2. North Walnut Creek (Urbandale)

3. High Trestle Trail (Slater)

4. Walnut Creek Trail (I-235)

5. Lakeview Park Trail (Urbandale)

Central Iowa Trail Count Program

In October 2011, the MPO began

the Central Iowa Trail Count Program with

40 infrared trail counters from TRAFx

Research Ltd. to provide a consistent

method for collecting trail user data

across central Iowa. The purpose of this

program is to implement Chapter Seven,

Objective 3, Action 3.1, Benchmark 3.1.1

of the Central Iowa Bicycle and

Pedestrian Action Plan, which states,

“Administer bicycle/pedestrian counts

and user survey’s annually”.

The trail counters became

available for Des Moines Area

Metropolitan Planning Organization

(MPO) and Central Iowa Regional

Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)

member governments to checkout in

January 2012 and the first counters were

placed in the field in April, 2012.* As of July

2013, 39 different locations have been

counted (some of which are still in the

process of being counted). A count is

recorded each time someone passes by.

Therefore, one count is equal to one trip.

The MPO and the Bicycle and

Pedestrian Roundtable will use data

collected from the trail counters to set a

baseline against which future trail usage

can be compared. The information helps

the MPO and Bike-Pedestrian Roundtable

understand where future trail investments

may be needed.

*Some trail count data was collected outside of the

Trail Count Program from sources other than the MPO

and began prior to April, 2012.

Trail Counter Update

Trail counters

in Central

Iowa

The Annual Average Daily

Trips (AADT) in 2012 for the

entire trail system was 130.

Listed above are the top 5

trail counter locations with the

highest AADT values in 2012.

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Mon, 14%

Tue, 12%

Wed, 11%

Thu, 11% Fri, 12%

Sat, 19%

Sun, 21%

Daily Averages

A total of 11 trail counters were used to analyze monthly

trends occurring within the trail system during the past

year. These 11 trail counters had continuous counts

from April of 2012 to June of 2013 (with the exception of

Lakeview Park).

Trends

Based off of one full year

of counting, central Iowa has

seen increases in trail usage.

When comparing June of 2012 to

June of 2013, there was an

increase of nearly 24,000 counts

on the trails being measured. This

one-year analysis tells us that trail

usage may be on the rise in

central Iowa.

Continued analysis of the

trail counters will allow for a better

understanding of the trends taking

place on central Iowa trails. This

will result in a more efficient and

successful way of planning for

trails in the region. Further analysis

will include looking at annual

trends to estimate the number of

users along a given trail segment.

These annual counts will also

display more accurate trends that

are taking place.

Selected trail counters

for monthly analysis

Pulling together data from the MPO’s trail counters, as well as

the Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Perry, daily and

hourly averages for trail usage were calculated. Trail usage

during the day peaks between 4 and 5 PM, when 7.8% of the

total trips take place. However, the distribution remains

somewhat consistent from around 10 AM to 6 PM. The most

common days to use the trail system are Saturdays and

Sundays, but the overall distribution is fairly proportionate

throughout the week.

Selected Trail Counters:

Raccoon River Valley Trail Adel

Dallas Center

Dawson

Minburn

Redfield

Waukee Northwest

Waukee West

North Walnut Creek Trail Colby Woods

Walker Johnson Park

Urbandale Trails Lakeview Park (began

June ’12)

Walnut Creek Park

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ISSUE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft

REPORT: Consider approval of The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND:

Over the past two years, the MPO led a regional consortium in developing The Tomorrow Plan. The product of input from elected officials, stakeholders, staff members, and thousands of Greater Des Moines residents, the plan recognizes that we are many distinct communities working as one region to compete globally and to leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. It focuses on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. As implementation of the plan gets underway, it will save communities and the region money, draw resources to the region, and prepare us for future growth. The executive summary of The Tomorrow Plan is included as a supplemental item. The full document is available for download at www.thetomorrowplan.com.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve The Tomorrow Plan.

STAFF CONTACT:

Bethany Wilcoxon, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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ISSUE: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications

REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program applications.

BACKGROUND:

The MPO staff solicited Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) applications on August 1, 2013. Letters of intent were due to the MPO office by 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Member governments submitted letters of intent for the following projects:

City of Ankeny – W. 1st Street and NW/SW State Street Intersection Improvements;

City of Des Moines – City-Wide Fixed-Time Signal Upgrade Project – Phase II; City of Des Moines – Downtown Bicycle Plan Implementation – Phase II; City of Des Moines – Northeast Des Moines Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor

Feasibility Study; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority – Route #51 Merle Hay Crosstown

Service; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority – Additional Trips on Route #92, #93,

and #98 Express Service; City of Norwalk – Highway 28 and Beardsley Street Intersection Improvements;

and, City of West Des Moines/City of Clive – University Avenue Adaptive Traffic Signal

Control. The MPO staff acknowledges that each of the sponsor’s proposed project(s) or program(s) conforms to the MPO’s transportation planning process, the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and the Congestion Management Process. ICAAP applications are due to the MPO by 4:30 pm, on Friday, September 13, 2013. The MPO staff will review all ICAAP applications and submit the applications to the Iowa DOT by the October 1, 2013, deadline.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend that the MPO submit a formal resolution for the FFY 2015 ICAAP project applications and submit the project applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

STAFF CONTACT:

Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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ISSUE: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study Update

REPORT: Update on consultant retention for the Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study. BACKGROUND:

There has been interest for several years by planning, economic development, and transit agencies along the Ames-Des Moines corridor to study mass transportation options along the corridor. The MPO’s Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Iowa Department of Transportation’s 2009 Passenger Transportation Funding Study recognize the Ames-Des Moines corridor as a candidate for potential transit service. The study of transit service between the two metropolitan areas also is a major priority in the Capital Crossroads Strategic Plan under the Physical Capital.

MPO staff worked with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART), CyRide, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA), and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services to assist with the study. The project team reviewed and scored the RFPs and invited the following firms to interview on August 27, 2013:

Nelson-Nygaard; HDR; Olsson Associates; and, SRF.

The project team is in the process of selecting the consultant. Staff will provide a full update on the interviews and consultant selection at the September meeting. Over the coming weeks, staff will work with the consultant to develop a contract and refined scope of work. This project is a collaborative effort, and a technical working group and steering committee will help guide the study. The consultant will begin work in September with a tentative completion date set for late spring/early summer 2014.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT:

Zach Young, [email protected]; and, Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests

REPORT: Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.

BACKGROUND:

The cities of Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee have requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2014-2017 TIP):

Project: SW 9th Street: Intersection of SW 9th St. and Kenyon Ave. STP Award Amount: $400,000 Total Cost: $2,363,000 Change: Update project description to SW 9th Street widening - Titus Avenue to Kenyon Avenue and add $600,000 in HSIP funds. Revision Type: Amendment Project: E Grand Ave: Over Des Moines River STP Award Amount: $500,000 in FFY 2015 and $500,000 in FFY 2016 Total Cost: $4,800,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2016 to FFY 2015 Revision Type: Administrative Modification Project: High Trestle Trail - Southwest Cherry Street Connection TAP Award Amount: $150,000 in FFY 2017 Total Cost: $325,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2017 to FFY 2014 Revision Type: Administrative Modification Project: Proposed Alice’s Road - From Ashworth Rd to University Ave Award Amount: $950,000 in earmark funds Total Cost: $13,550,000 Change: Update project description to Traffic Signalization/Trail – Alice’s Road – University Avenue to Ashworth Road Revision Type: Amendment

Included, immediately following, is a map showing the location of these projects.

The MPO staff notes that amendments to the TIP are subject to the approval of the MPO and a public comment period. MPO staff has scheduled a public input meeting for September 25, 2013. The MPO staff notes administrative modifications that include moving funds forward in the TIP require the approval of the MPO. Staff has scheduled an STP Funding Subcommittee meeting on September 11, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the revisions and to develop a recommendation for the MPO Policy Committee to consider at their October 17, 2013 meeting. The MPO notes that the E. Grand Avenue project requires the movement of funds from FFY 2016 to FFY 2015, and the High Trestle Trail project requires the movement of funds from FFY 2017 to FFY 2014. MPO staff has reviewed the MPO's fiscal capacity in FFY 2014-2015 and determined that the movement of funds is fiscally possible.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only.

STAFF CONTACTS:


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Iowa TPMS project map 8:20 AM 8-28-2013

Sponsor Des Moines

Identity STP-U-1945(797)--70-77 TPMS# 20962 TIP# 40225

Location SW 9th: Intersection of SW 9th St. and Kenyon Ave.

Characteristics &#60NA> / /

Type of Work Pavement Rehab/Widen,Right of Way

Vicinity Map

Project Site

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Sponsor Des Moines

Identity STP-U-1945()--70-77 TPMS# 18065 TIP# --

Location E GRAND AVE: Over Des Moines River

Characteristics Minor Arterial / 0.07 MI / 11800 - 11800

Type of Work Bridge Rehabilitation,Bridge Deck Overlay

Vicinity Map

Project Site

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Sponsor Waukee

Identity HDP-8177()--71-25 TPMS# 19223 TIP# 40149

Location PROPOSED ALICES RD: From Ashworth Rd toUniversity Ave

Characteristics Urban Collector / 1.48 MI / 0 - 0

Type of Work Grade and Pave

Vicinity Map

Project Site

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ISSUE: City Bridge Program

REPORT: Report on available funding for the Iowa Department of Transportation's City Bridge Program.

BACKGROUND:

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges. The Iowa DOT has finalized its awards for the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 funding cycle. The following project within the MPO planning area received funding:

Sponsor: City of Des Moines Project: S. Union St./Clover Hill Drive over the Middle South Creek Award Amount: $960,000 Total Project Cost: $1,200,000

The Iowa DOT announced that the next round of funding begins in November 2013. If cities are interested in including a bridge on the candidate list, they must submit a formal request to the Iowa DOT before October 1, 2013. The request should be on official city letterhead and include the Federal Structural Number, street name, feature crossed, and recent cost estimate. Request letters should be sent to:

John Dostart, P.E. Urban Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 (515) 239-1528 [email protected]

Included, immediately following, is the City Bridge Program, Federal FY 2014 Funding memo from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:


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Form 517025 (8-13) Local Systems MailingOffice of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010

Page 1 of 2

DATE: 08-27-2013

TO: Cities; Counties

FROM: Office of Local Systems

SUBJECT: City Bridge Program, Federal FY 2014 Funding

The Iowa Department of Transportation has finalized its offers of funding for the FY 2014 City Bridge Program. For this funding cycle, funds were available to offer assistance to bridges that had 22 or more priority points. The final rankings are shown on the City Bridge Candidate List . The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete bridges. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system explained in Local Systems I.M. 2.020 , Federal and State Bridge Programs. The worksheet used to calculate the priority points is in Attachment A to I.M. 2.020. Priority points for each section of the worksheet were calculated using information from the bridge's latest inspection approved in the Structure Inventory and Inspection Management System (SIIMS). Beginning in November, we will make another round of offers for Federal and State funds to qualifying bridge projects. The number of offers will depend on the funds available. If a city wishes to place a bridge on the candidate list, the city should submit a request, on city letterhead, that includes the Federal Structural Number, street name, feature crossed, and the most recent cost estimate available. The request needs to be signed by a city official (for example City Engineer, Public Works Director, Mayor, etc.) Requests are due prior to October 1, 2013. The evaluations of the bridges will be based on the most recent bridge inspection approved in SIIMS by September 30, 2013. Please send the request to John Dostart using the contact information below. If a city has previously placed a bridge on the candidate list that was not selected this year, it will remain on the list until the city is offered and accepts funding or the city request that we remove a bridge from the candidate list. If a city has a bridge on the list and wants it removed for any reason, please contact me. Upon request of the city, any bridge removed from the list may be added back at any time. A copy of the memo is also being forwarded to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Planning Affiliations. If you have any questions, please do not reply to this note . Instead, you may

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Form 517025 (8-13) Local Systems MailingOffice of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010

Page 2 of 2

contact me as shown below. John Dostart, P.E. Urban Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Local Systems 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 (515) 239-1528 [email protected]

CC:

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ISSUE: Traffic Incident Management Plan

REPORT: Discussion on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s proposed update to the Traffic Incident Management Plan.

BACKGROUND:

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will lead the process to update the region’s Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Plan. The Iowa DOT has secured Benesch Engineering and Planning to assist and would like the MPO’s Transportation Technical Committee and Traffic Management Advisory Committee to help steer the process. A kickoff meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Raccoon River Park Lodge in West Des Moines. The approximate time is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The DOT and the consultant are in the process of sending out invitations.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:

Nathan Goldberg, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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ISSUE: Rail Port Study Update

REPORT: Update on the status of the Rail Port Study. BACKGROUND:

In July, the MPO posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Railroad Revolving Loan Grant received from the Iowa Department of Transportation to conduct a Rail Port Study. The application deadline was August 30, 2013. Staff will update the committee on the applications received and on future dates of interest for the project.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:


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ISSUE: Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard

REPORT: Report on an effort between the MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition to survey electric vehicle readiness in the Greater Des Moines area.

BACKGROUND:

The MPO and the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition (ICCC) will be working with various local leaders to assess how ready the Greater Des Moines area is for electric vehicles (EV). To evaluate a community’s EV readiness, the US Department of Energy has developed a scorecard for stakeholders to use. This scorecard asks users questions from six different topic areas that range from the local government level to a regional level. MPO staff and the ICCC will develop a survey with questions directed towards local governments and will be sending it out to the local leaders within the MPO planning area. EV readiness is a regional effort that requires collaboration with charging infrastructure, planning, regulations, and support services. This scorecard will help the Greater Des Moines region:

Evaluate EV readiness; Receive feedback about strengths and offer ways to improve; and, Record and track progress toward EV readiness.

The EV Readiness Scorecard also will establish baseline information to track the implementation of strategies related to The Tomorrow Plan, which can be further refined in the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan, Mobilizing Tomorrow.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:


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ISSUE: GIS and Data Request

REPORT: MPO staff request for GIS information and related data from member communities. BACKGROUND:

The MPO staff would like to update several of its GIS layers and other data. Staff is requesting the following information from members:

Bicycle facilities, both trails and on-street facilities; Truck routes, both permitted and/or prohibited; 2010-2012 traffic counts; ITS infrastructure, including traffic signals, message boards, cameras, and sensors; Sidewalk infrastructure; and, Future transportation facilities identified in comprehensive plans.

The MPO staff requested that TTC representatives provide the information or inform MPO staff of the appropriate contact(s) to provide the information by August 15, 2013. Staff is waiting on responses from some member governments.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACTS:


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ISSUE: Transportation Management Association Update

INFORMATION: Report of the Transportation Management Association’s (TMA) program for July 2013.

BACKGROUND:

RAGBRAI’s stop in Des Moines provided a change in the TMA work program. TMA staff worked with the organizers in Des Moines to extend D Line Service to the campgrounds at Waterworks Park and into the later hours to support the main event Downtown. TMA staff also organized and operated two large bike valets on the Riverwalk that night. The ‘Ride On’ advertising campaign is now in progress, with 14 billboards throughout the region purchased, as well as ads on local radio channels. Work on securing a passenger rail connection to Iowa City and beyond also continues. The TMA staff notes the following activities for July 2013:

7/2 – Attended DART Commission meeting 7/11 – Attended MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting 7/11 – Hosted Iowa Department of Transportation’s Passenger Rail Advisory Committee

meeting 7/15 – Attended Project Launch of Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time on Any Service

Transportation Study at DART 7/16 - Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle at Nationwide Health Fair 7/17 – Attended Downtown RAGBRAI planning meeting 7/17 – Attended Freight Roundtable 7/18 - Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle at Greater Des Moines Partnership building food court 7/23 – Coordinated RAGBRAI downtown bike valet parking and staffing by volunteers 7/25 – Gave report at MPO Policy meeting

Ongoing activities:

Posted articles and links on high-speed passenger rail Iowa, Midwest events, and news tabs on All Aboard for Iowa website.

New alternative transportation advertising campaign for radio, billboards, and skywalk ads began.

Posted Construction Alerts on Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) website. DCA transportation pages - continued to post articles on alternative transportation. Maintained Commuter Club customer service by answering member questions (emails and

phone calls), answering Preferred Parking requests, and other administrative duties. Planned July public information tables with DART and Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle. RECOMMENDATION:

None. Information only. STAFF CONTACT:

Glenn Lyons, [email protected].

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ISSUE: Secure Transportation Training

INFORMATION: Details of an upcoming training session on the movement of nuclear freight.

BACKGROUND:

Polk County Emergency Management will host a training provided by the National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Secure Transportation, on October 8, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The training will be repeated on October 9, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The training location is Polk County Emergency Management, 1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines. RSVP to Peggy Reelitz at (515) 286-2107 or [email protected]. A flyer with additional information is included on the following page.

RECOMMENDATION:



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Greg S Reinke, is currently the Federal Officer/ Intelligence Operations Specialist

with the Liaison Support Branch within the Office of Secure Transportation for the

National Nuclear Security Administration better known as the United States

Department of Energy for Agent Operations Central Command.

The Office of Secure Transportation’s mission is to provide for the safe and secure

movement of the United States government-owned nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons

components and special nuclear materials by government mode of transportation

within the continental United States. One Liaison Support Branch mission is to

educate and prepare local & state police, fire, EM’s and dispatchers (within all

jurisdictions) to interact with OST Federal Agents in an emergency management or

tactical situation should one arise involving an OST shipment. OST travels through

most jurisdictions within the United States.

Topics covered, but not limited to:

Who is OST?

Why does OST travel w/Nuclear Weapons & Special Nuclear Material in my area?

Why does the OST mission pertain to local first Responders?

How to identify OST missions prior to interaction?

What unique things do first responders need to know about OST?

1) Traffic Stops

2) Vehicle Wrecks

3) Fires involving OST vehicles

4) Sub Stops

5) Dispatchers information dissemination

6) ETC………

What are the Emergency Management procedures?

What unique equipment does OST use that I may need to know about?

How can OST and my department work together?

What is an NSA? How does it pertain to me?

How does the intelligence community fit into the OST mission?

Protective Action Recommendations

Federal Officer Reinke’s presentations will not cover “classified” information but the

information covered is “1st Responder Sensitive” or “Fire/Law Enforcement

Sensitive”. Please do not bring guests (non 1st responders), media, or any audio/video

recording devices to these presentations.

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ISSUE: US Department of Transportation Strategic Plan

INFORMATION: Opportunity to participate in an online dialogue for the US Department of Transportation’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 to 2018.

BACKGROUND:

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is working to develop a strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2014 to 2018. The plan will help the US DOT address key priorities of stakeholders across the nation. To ensure that the plan reflects the view of all stakeholders, the US DOT is providing the opportunity to review and comment on the plan. The online dialogue will be open until September 6, 2013, and can be accessed at http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com.

RECOMMENDATION:


Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.

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The Tomorrow Plan looks forward to 2050 for Greater Des Moines. We are many distinct communities working as one to compete globally and leave a dynamic, enduring legacy for future generations. We focus on the economy, the environment, community vitality, and regional cooperation. The plan will save us money, draw resources and talent to the region, and prepare us for future growth.

Everyone has a role.The Tomorrow Plan works as a voluntary, best practices guide for communities to use as they see appropriate. Though this document is non-binding, the communities that do participate will reap the benefi ts of leaving a lasting legacy through:

• Cost savings through effi ciency• Strengthened public health, personal

happiness, and sense of community• Improved development opportunities• Enhanced community character• More choices to live, learn, work, and play• Power of a regional brand to supplement

community identity

• More choices to share culture and experiences

• Increased funding for infrastructure, services, technology and the arts

• Enhanced recreation and ecology benefi ts• Lowered fl ood risk with improved water

quality• Empowered neighborhoods and dynamic

nodes of opportunity

V I S I T T H E W E B S I T E FO R M O R E I N FO R M AT I O N

WWW.THETOMORROWPLAN.COM

of opportunity

Let’s Get Started!

TOMORROW IS TODAY -

ACRONYM GLOSSARY

This document not only summarizes The Tomorrow Plan’s highlights, it also outlines the top action steps we’ll take over the next 1 to 2 years so all of the regional initiativeslaunch and the goals get well underway. This piece also highlights partners to lead orserve as catalysts for progress.

The Tomorrow Plan belongs to all of us, but someone needs to make sure it movesforward. The Tomorrow Plan Steering Committee provides oversight for the ongoingwork of The Tomorrow Plan, while the MPO staff offers day-to-day prompting and supports the work with its many partners.

To keep The Tomorrow Plan going, the Steering Committee meets at least three times annually. It reviews the work, makes recommendations to the MPO Policy Committee regarding regional priorities, and reports on the plan’s progress. The MPO PolicyCommittee sets fi nal priority projects, helps identify funding opportunities, and adjusts the MPO’s traditional priorities to better support The Tomorrow Plan. Growingfunding opportunities for all is an ongoing effort of The Tomorrow Plan, the SteeringCommittee, the MPO, and the many partners.

CC Capital Crossroads

CF Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

CISS Central Iowa Shelter & Services

COSC Center on Sustainable Communities

CVB Convention & Visitors Bureau

DART Des Moines Area RegionalTransit Authority

DMACC Des Moines AreaCommunity College

DMARC Des Moines Area Religious Council

DMSC Des Moines Social Club

DMWW Des Moines Water Works

DOT Do One Thing

HP2020 Healthy Polk 2020

GDMP Greater Des Moines Partnership

IDNR Iowa Department of Natural Resources

INHF Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

ISU Iowa State University

MAA Metro Arts Alliance

MPO Metropolitan PlanningOrganization

MWA Metro Waste Authority

NGO Non-GovernmentalOrganizations

PCCB Polk County Conservation Board

PCHTF Polk County Housing Trust Fund

RICC Regional Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

TMA Transportation Management Association

UA Urban Ambassadors

WMA Watershed Management Authority

WRA Wastewater Reclamation Authority

YP Young Professionals

Mobilizing Tomorrow

GOAL 1

Create a resilient regional economy

GDMP + MPO

A healthy economy is the foundation upon which to build a more sustainable future. The Tomorrow Plan builds on our strengths to compete in a changing global marketplace. Economic analysis indicates opportunities to diversify our economy by leveraging the work of other planning efforts, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship, and growing educational options in necessary skills.

LET’S GET STARTED!

Leverage libraries and the access

they offer to technology and the

arts (Libraries, communities)

Educate banks, developers,

real estate professionals,

and appraisers about nodes

and corridors (MPO, GDMP,

communities)

Support DART Forward 2035

by increasing transit service and

reducing parking requirements

accordingly (MPO, TMA, DART)

Implement Capital Crossroads, the

region’s economic development

strategy (GDMP, MPO)

Launch Nodes & Corridors Initiative!

A. Develop a vibrant, walkable system of employment and residential activity centers with access to public transportation (nodes and corridors)

B. Provide many means of access and transportation throughout the region

C. Create an innovation core for advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and information technology

D. Enhance Greater Des Moines’ digital infrastructure

E. Grow and retain existing companies

F. Expand and enhance preparation for the world of work, including retraining

Strategies

NODES & CORRIDORS



KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH

1. Identify areas for development/redevelopment as walkable nodes and corridors. (MPO, communities)

2. Develop sample codes to help communities achieve vibrant, mixed-use, walkable environments. (MPO, communities)

3. Promote through inclusion in community comprehensive plans (Communities)

The Nodes & Corridors initiative emphasizes a strategic, regional approach to guiding growth towards identifi ed locations – nodes – throughout Greater Des Moines. These nodes connect with one another and the region as a whole through corridors. This creates compact, walkable mixed-use centers while strengthening our existing investments, protecting the environment, and providing a variety of employment, housing, and transportation choices.

INITIATIVE 1

GOAL 2

A. Promote use of renewable energy and reduced energy consumption

B. Minimize the waste stream, emphasizing waste reduction

C. Build a region-wide greenways system

D. Develop a regional stormwater approach that includes natural systems

E. Expand tree canopy and regional park capacity – acres, facilities, programs, and connections

Improve the region’s environmental health and access to the outdoors

Strategies

MWA + MPO

How the region manages energy, waste, and natural resources provides the backdrop for vibrant economies, welcoming communities, and public and personal health. The stormwater management, clean air, reduced waste, energy conservation and public recreation strategies greatly benefi t the region in ways we can measure.


Conduct a regional tree inventory

(Tree NGOs)

Set baseline energy consumption

metrics (MPO, GDMP)

Relaunch the Share Good Energy

collaborative (Communities)

Launch regional food rescue program

(MWA, DMARC, C ISS)

Complete a regional soil analysis

to identify stormwater best

management sites (RICC)

Identify streams and watersheds for

regional focus (WMAs)

Identify and acquire key regional park,

trail, and greenway properties (INHF,

PCCB, IDNR)

Launch Greenways Initiative!

GREENWAYS



KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH

1. Assign staff to coordinate and communicate greenway work (MWA, MPO)

2. Conduct a natural areas inventory (RICC)

3. Celebrate connecting land purchases (INHF)

4. Launch with Bio-Blitz of most connected areas (INHF)

5. Coordinate WMA efforts for watershed planning (MPO)

Selectively expand the network of parks, conservation areas, open space, and trails to build a fully-connected system of natural resource areas.

INITIATIVE 2

GOAL 3

A. Ensure diverse housing choices – in terms of cost, style, and location – throughout the region

B. Make walking, biking, and using public transportation as viable as driving

C. Make healthy choices intuitive

D. Provide access to healthy food

E. Encourage and celebrate community building

F. Promote community/regional heritage, character, and historic preservation

G. Create Zest, a committee to refl ect and celebrate our diversity, and spark regional “wow” factors

Further the health and well-being of all residents in the region

Strategies

PCHTF + HP2020

Quality of life sets Greater Des Moines apart from its competitors. The region earns high marks for its affordability, access to the outdoors, and family-friendly atmosphere. Yet challenges to the region include access to ample housing choices, jobs, and local food; a lack of transportation options; decreasing physical activity; and more. For Greater Des Moines to fl ourish, all aspects of health and well-being need promotion throughout the region.


Kickoff open streets and play

streets events around the region

– picture a big block party (Des

Moines Bicycle Collective, MPO)

Create and foster Zest (DMSC,

Eat Greater Des Moines, MAA)

Develop a local arts incubator (CF,

DesMoinesArts)

Create a marketing campaign to

link transportation options, the built

environment, and public health and

well-being (TMA, DART, MPO)

Create a regional food system

clearinghouse (Eat Greater Des

Moines)

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RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS



KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH

1. Establish neighborhood associations throughout the region (Communities)

2. Initiate the regional affordable housing plan (PCHTF)

3. Create a model inclusionary zoning ordinance (PCHTF, MPO)

As economic, social, or environmental conditions change over time, neighborhoods must adapt, or show resilience. Having a patchwork quilt of multiple resilient neighborhoods—each with different character, assets, and strengths—makes a region fl exible and able to adapt to any challenges it may face. In other words, a region composed of resilient neighborhoods stands the test of time.

INITIATIVE 3

GOAL 4

A. Leverage the ongoing work of the MPO to serve as the entity to address monitoring and implementation of The Tomorrow Plan

B. Develop a Regional Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (RICC)

C. Maintain ongoing educational efforts for the development and maintenance of healthy communities

D. Leverage The Tomorrow Plan to secure and award funding for regional benefi t

E. Explore the merits of regional alternative revenue sources

Increase regional cooperation and effi ciency at all levels

Strategies

RICC + MPO

For any of the goals of The Tomorrow Plan to succeed, increased regional collaboration is essential. These collaborations lead to effi ciencies in cost, time, and materials without sacrifi cing the character and particular advantages of each of the local communities or counties connected in the region.


Work with the communities to

adopt resolutions of support

of The Tomorrow Plan (MPO,

communities) Implement The Tomorrow Plan

(MPO) Convene the RICC (MPO)

Modify the MPO funding allocation

system and identify new funding

sources (MPO)

Launch a community calendar as

a one-stop look at community and

regional events (GDMP, CVB)

Launch Regional Cooperation

Initiative!

REGIONAL COOPERATION



KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH

1. Analyze suitability around the region for natural stormwater utilities (RICC)

2. Analyze community stormwater practices and ordinances (RICC)

3. Develop sample ordinances for the region (RICC)

Reach across jurisdictional boundaries to manage systems, including utilities and infrastructure.

INITIATIVE 4

EVERYDAY STEWARDS:DO ONE THINGAs we said at the outset, everyone has a role in The Tomorrow Plan. Whether as a resident steward, an activist, a champion, a teacher, mediator, community leader, or neighborhood group, The Tomorrow Plan – and our region’s future – depends on you.

Many small actions add up. To further the idea of taking small steps, The Tomorrow Plan is launching the Do One Thing (DOT) campaign. With every seemingly small DOT activity, we build the foundation for big shifts and help make our region a better place.

KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH

1. Launch the Do One Thing – DOT – campaign and secure 15,000 DOT pledges (MPO)

2. Take the Do One Thing pledge (You)

3. Connect the DOTs by engaging with one of the many existing community groups – see the Acronym Glossary for some ideas (You)

Taking the DOT pledge? Here are some ideas!

• Buy local goods and food whenever possible

• Garden, compost, and use native plants

• Reduce, reuse, recycle

• Turn off and unplug

• Drink tap water

• Carpool, ride the bus, walk, or bike

• Donate your time and money

• Check out local and regional events

• Vote in all elections

• Get to know your neighbors



INITIATIVE 5

The timeline for launching the regional initiatives serves as one key measure of success. Are we getting these big picture efforts underway according to plan?

The Tomorrow Plan also looks at specifi c measures to track the region’s progress, including:

• Half of high-quality natural areas protected by 2025 (all by 2050)

• Improved stream stability measured at 13 existing monitoring stations (volatility reduced by one-fourth by 2025 and half by 2040)

• Steady reduction in the poverty rate

• Steady increase in transit service frequency at nodes

• Steady reduction in combined housing and transportation costs

• Steady growth in jobs per household

• Steady growth in the arts and audience participation

Our Mission

Ever mindful of future generations, our mission is to cooperate across political boundaries to achieve social, economic, and environmental resilience for Greater Des Moines.

Measuring Tomorrow

LET’S GET STARTED! TIMELINE

Documents

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