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NOTICE OF MEETING

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

*************************** 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 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 July 11, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment

Request ....................................................................................................................................... Page 6 Report on a request from the Cities of Grimes and Urbandale to amend the Horizon Year 2035

Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate the Interstate 35/80 Operations Study recommendations; consider approval.

5. REPORT and VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Draft ........................................................................................................................................... Page 13

Report on the draft of the Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program; consider approval.

6. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions .................................................................................................................................. Page 14

Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval.

7. REPORT and VOTE: Congestion Management Process ...................................................... Page 17 Report on the Congestion Management Process document; consider approval.

8. REPORT: 2013 Travel Time Survey ........................................................................................ Page 18 Report on plans for the upcoming 2013 Travel Time Survey, including route changes.

9. REPORT: Traffic Incident Management Plan ........................................................................ Page 20 Report on an update of the regions Traffic Incident Management Plan.

10. REPORT: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule .................................................... Page 21 Report on the Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program schedule.

11. REPORT: Trail Counter Report ............................................................................................... Page 22 Report on the first year’s collection of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program.

12. REPORT: Iowa By Trail Smartphone Application ................................................................. Page 25 Report on the development of the Iowa by Trail app.

13. REPORT: GIS Data Request .................................................................................................... Page 26 Report on an MPO staff request for various GIS information from member communities.

14. REPORT: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ....................................................................................... Page 27 Report on The Tomorrow Plan.

15. REPORT: CHAT! Recap ........................................................................................................... Page 28 Report on the July 25, 2013, CHAT! public event hosted by the MPO staff.

16. INFORMATION: Iowa Chapter of the Urban Land Institute ................................................. Page 29 17. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 30

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18. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 19. Next Meeting Date

9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 20. Adjournment

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August 2013 Item No. 3

ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes

VOTE: Consider approval of the July 11, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting minutes.

BACKGROUND:

The minutes of the July 11, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the July 11, 2013, MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT:

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

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MEETING MINUTES

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

9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room

The MPO TTC held a meeting at 9:30 a.m., on July 11, 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 2:00 p.m., July 3, 2013.

Representatives Present: Vern Willey II, City of Altoona Chad Quick, City of Altoona Paul Moritz, City of Ankeny John Peterson, City of Ankeny Eric Jensen, City of Ankeny Lori Dunham, City of Bondurant Jeff Schug, City of Carlisle Matt McQuillen, City of Clive Jim Hagelie, City of Clive Murray McConnell, Dallas County Michael Ring, City of Des Moines Jeb Brewer, City of Des Moines Michael Ludwig, City of Des Moines Jim Tishim, Des Moines Regional Transit Authority Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* John Gade, City of Grimes Dave Cubit, City of Johnston David Wilwerding, City of Johnston Wayne Patterson, City of Mitchellville Mike Johnson, City of Norwalk Ben Champ, City of Pleasant Hill Kurt Bailey, Polk County Bret VandeLune, Polk County Paul Dekker, City of Urbandale Dave McKay, City of Urbandale John Larson, City of Urbandale McKinlee Gibson, City of Waukee Brad Deets, City of Waukee Duane Wittstock, City of West Des Moines Kara Tragesser, City of West Des Moines Joe Cory, City of West Des Moines Sheena Danzer, City of Windsor Heights

Representatives Absent: Anthony Bellizzi, City of Cumming** Bryan Belt, Des Moines International Airport Chuck Burgin, City of Indianola** Doyle Scott, Madison County** Dennis Dietz, City of Polk City Matt Thomas, Warren County Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Administration* Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Non-Voting, Advisory Representative ** Non-Voting, Associate Representative Others Present: David Dougherty, HR Green Barb Anderson, 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, Transportation Planner Intern

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1. Call to Order

MPO TTC Chair Ben Champ recognized a quorum and called the July 11, 2013, meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2. Approval of Agenda

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

meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Approval of Meeting Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the MPO TTC’s June 6, 2013,

meeting minutes.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program

Final Draft

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

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Interstate 35/80 Operations Study

Iowa Department of Transportation staff presented; discussion on item 5.

6. Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Draft

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 6.

7. Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions


8. Congestion Management Process Draft


9. The Tomorrow Plan Draft

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 9. 10. Transportation Performance Measure Workshop Recap

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 10. 11. CHAT!

MPO staff presented; discussion on item 11. 12. City of Van Meter Associate Membership


13. Transportation Management Association Update

TMA staff presented; no discussion on item 13. 14. Next Meeting Date

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

15. Adjournment MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the MPO TTC’s July 11, 2013; MPO

TTC Chair Champ adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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ISSUE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request

REPORT and VOTE: Consider a request from the Cities of Grimes and Urbandale to amend the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate recommendations from the Interstate 35/80 Operations Study: Douglas Avenue to NW 86thStreet.

BACKGROUND:

The Cities of Urbandale and Grimes and the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), with assistance from HR Green, Inc., recently completed the I-35/80 Operations Study: Douglas Avenue to NW 86th Street. The study recommends several changes in the area in and around the Iowa Highway 141 and Interstate 35/80 Interchange. The Iowa DOT now will take the lead on an Interchange Justification Report (IJR) but would first like the study’s recommendations reflected in the MPO’s Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP). The study recommends the following changes to the HY 2035 MTP:

Eliminate plans for the development of NW 50th Avenue from the north ramp of the Iowa Highway 141 Interchange to 128th Street, as currently identified in the HY 2035 MTP;

Add a northbound flyover ramp from northbound I-35/80 to northbound Iowa Highway 141;

Add a ramp from Meredith Drive to southbound I-35/80 for southbound traffic; and, Add a ramp to Meredith Drive from northbound I-35/80 for northbound traffic.

The MPO held a public input meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Urbandale City Hall. Included on the following pages are the letters of request and supporting documentation.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested amendments to the HY 2035 MTP.

STAFF CONTACT:

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

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ISSUE: Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program

REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program.

BACKGROUND: The MPO annually develops a four-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP). The TCIP lists all projects in the MPO planning area that do not use federal funding but are scheduled to begin within the next four fiscal years. To develop the Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program, MPO staff requested member governments and participating agencies submit a document containing any transportation projects that will be constructed in the next four years. The draft Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program is included as a supplemental item.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program. STAFF CONTACTS:

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

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

REPORT: Consider approval of revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Bondurant and the City of Grimes requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2014-2017 TIP):

Sponsor: City of Bondurant Project: Chichaqua Valley Trail: 800 LF West of Grant Street N and 2nd Street NE to NE 88th Street TAP Award Amount: $300,000 in FFY 2017 TAP funds Total Cost: $850,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2017 to FFY 2014 Revision Type: Administrative Modifications Sponsor: City of Grimes Project: S 19th St: Iowa 141 to 2,600 feet east of Iowa 141 STP Award Amount: $600,000 in FFY 2015 STP funds Total Cost: $2,595,000 Change: Move funds awarded in FFY 2015 to FFY 2014 Revision Type: Administrative Modification

Included, immediately following, are maps showing the location of these projects.

The MPO staff notes that, due to the nature of these administrative modifications, approval of the MPO is necessary. MPO staff held an STP Funding Subcommittee meeting on July 30, 2013 to discuss the revisions and to develop a recommendation for the MPO Policy Committee to consider at their August 25, 2013 meeting. The MPO notes that these revisions require the movement of funds from FFY 2015 and FFY 2017 to FFY 2014. MPO staff currently is reviewing the MPO's fiscal capacity in FFY 2014 to determine if a movement of funds is fiscally possible.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested revisions to the FFY 2014-2017 TIP.

STAFF CONTACTS:

Zach Young, [email protected]; and, Luke Parris, [email protected];

(515) 334-0075.

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Iowa TPMS project map 10:35 AM 7-25-2013

Sponsor Bondurant

Identity STP-E-0747(606)--8V-77 TPMS# 22144 TIP# --

Location Chichaqua Valley Trail: 800 LF West of Grant StreetN and 2nd Street NE to NE 88th Street

Characteristics &#60NA> / /

Type of Work Ped/Bike Grade & Pave

Vicinity Map

Project Site

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Iowa TPMS project map 4:51 PM 7-02-2013

Sponsor Grimes

Identity STP-U-3125(611)--70-77 TPMS# 20956 TIP# --

Location S 19TH ST: Iowa 141 to 2,600 feet east of Iowa 141

Characteristics Minor Arterial / 0.49 MI / 6400 - 6400

Type of Work Grade and Pave,Lighting,Right of Way

Vicinity Map

Project Site

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ISSUE: Congestion Management Process

REPORT: Consider approval of the Congestion Management Process document. BACKGROUND:

MPOs with a population over 200,000 are required to develop a Congestion Management Process (CMP) to define the process by which the region will monitor and manage congestion. The need to update the MPO’s CMP was identified as recommendation during the MPO’s recent Quadrennial Certification Review. The US Department of Transportation created the Guidebook on the Congestion Management Process in Metropolitan Transportation Planning, which outlines eight steps to help develop a CMP. These eight steps are as follows:

1. Develop objectives; 2. Identify the area of application; 3. Define the system on which to implement the CMP; 4. Develop performance measures; 5. Develop a monitoring plan; 6. Identify and evaluate strategies to manage congestion; 7. Implement congestion management strategies; and, 8. Monitor effectiveness of the CMP.

The CMP developed by MPO staff follows this eight-step process. The process will be further enhanced by the update of the MPO’s long-range transportation plan, which is in progress. The draft Congestion Management Process document is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Congestion Management Process document.

STAFF CONTACT:

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

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ISSUE: 2013 Travel Time Survey

REPORT: Discuss the 2013 Travel Time Survey. BACKGROUND:

MPO staff annually surveys the travel times along various corridors in the region. The 2013 survey will take place in September and will include several different routes than in previous years. The new routes are due to changes in the transportation reauthorization bill MAP-21. In addition to the proposed routes, staff would like input on any additional routes that would be beneficial to member communities. The proposed route map is included on the following page.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only.

STAFF CONTACT:


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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) sponsored an Advanced Traffic Incident Management (TIM) workshop – led by the Federal Highway Administration – on May 15, 2013. One of the primary outcomes of this workshop was the proposal to update the Traffic Incident Management Plan for the MPO area. The Iowa DOT has secured a consultant to assist and would like the MPO’s Transportation Technical Committee and Traffic Management Advisory Committee to help steer the process. The Iowa DOT is planning a kickoff meeting for late August or early September.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:


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ISSUE: Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule

REPORT: Brief report on the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule.

BACKGROUND:

Modeled after the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) was created by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) in 1994. The purpose of ICAAP is to provide funds to transportation projects that maintain the national ambient air quality standards outlined in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Each year, the Iowa DOT awards ICAAP funds to projects with the highest potential for reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. Applications for ICAAP are available at the Iowa DOT’s ICAAP website, https://forms.iowadot.gov/BrowseForms.aspx?templateid=230017. Member governments and agencies planning to apply for ICAAP funds should submit letters of intent to the MPO no later than August 27, 2013; 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:


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

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ISSUE: Trail Counter Report

REPORT: Report on the Central Iowa Trail Count Program. BACKGROUND:

In October 2011, the MPO began the 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:


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 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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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)

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ISSUE: Iowa By Trail Smartphone Application

REPORT: Report of the development of the Iowa by Trail smartphone application. BACKGROUND:

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, with assistance from the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the MPO, and others, is developing the Iowa by Trail smartphone application. The app will allow users to:

Geo-locate their position and find the closest trail; Find points of interest along the way, like local restaurants, museums, and natural resource

information; Communicate with friends and followers about what they did along the trail; and, Keep track of distance, weather, news, and events.

The MPO also has suggested that functionality be built into the app that would provide counts of activity along the trail system.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACTS:

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

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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 requests that TTC representatives provide the requested information or inform MPO staff of the appropriate contact(s) that may provide the information by August 15, 2013.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACTS:

Aaron Bartling, [email protected], and Zach Young, [email protected];

(515) 334-0075.

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ISSUE: The Tomorrow Plan Draft

REPORT: Report on development of The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND:

Over the past two years, the MPO has 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve The Tomorrow Plan.

STAFF CONTACT:

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

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ISSUE: CHAT! Recap

REPORT: Recap of the July 25, 2013, CHAT! event. BACKGROUND:

The MPO hosted CHAT! — Come Help Advance Transportation — on Thursday, July 25, 2013. The open house offered attendees the chance to learn more about the MPO, the projects that we participate in, and how residents can become more involved with the planning process. CHAT! also kicked off the public participation component of Mobilizing Tomorrow: A Transportation Plan for a Greener Greater Des Moines, which will be developed over the next year. Once complete, Mobilizing Tomorrow will be the implementation plan for the transportation portion of The Tomorrow Plan and serve as the MPO’s required long-range transportation plan. CHAT! celebrated the MPO’s 30th anniversary as well. On July 1, 1983, the MPO was designated as the new metropolitan planning organization for the area pursuant to US Code. At CHAT!, the MPO provided a look back at our last thirty years, including development patterns and key transportation projects that have shaped our region into the vibrant place we live, work, and play. An update on CHAT! will be provided at the August 1, 2013, meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:


STAFF CONTACT:


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ISSUE: Iowa Chapter of the Urban Land Institute

INFORMATION: Report on the development of a statewide chapter of the Urban Land Institute. BACKGROUND:

The MPO, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the City of Des Moines, Drake University, and several other partners are looking at forming an Iowa chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ULI “provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members representing the entire spectrum of real estate development and land use disciplines.” By forming a chapter in Iowa, Greater Des Moines would be able to further the implementation of The Tomorrow Plan and of Capital Crossroads. An update will be provided at the August 1, 2013, meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report only.

STAFF CONTACT:


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ISSUE: Transportation Management Association Update

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

BACKGROUND:

The TMA staff notes the following activities for June 2013: 6/1 – Sustainability grants meeting; 6/4 – Attended DART Commission meeting 6/6 – Attended Transportation Technical Committee meeting 6/11 – Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle at Meredith Corporation 6/13 – Attended Downtown RAGBRAI planning meeting 6/13 – Attended Transportation Advisory Group meeting 6/13 – Sustainability grants meeting 6/18 – Attended Bicycle Pedestrian Roundtable 6/19-21 – Attended Iowa Public Transportation Association annual meeting in Ames 6/20 – Gave report at MPO Policy meeting 6/25 - Attended RAGBRAI bike valet parking planning meeting 6/25 – Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle at EMC Wellness Fair 6/27 - Staffed alternative transportation information table with Des Moines Bicycle

Collective/B-Cycle at Principal Get to Know Downtown Fair 6/28 – Attended Public Transportation Roundtable

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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Documents

Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization … · Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate the Interstate 35/80 Operations Study recommendations; consider approval