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1 Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE TO TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) Regular Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2016 Immediately after Regular YMPO TAC Meeting Yuma County Aldrich Auditorium 2351 W. 26 th St Yuma, AZ YMPO TAC Chairman John Starkey, Zoning Administrator, City of San Luis Roger Patterson, Yuma County Engineer Maggie Castro, Planning Manager, Yuma County Joshua Scott, City Engineer, City of Yuma Omar Heredia, Planner, Cocopah Indian Tribe Jennifer Albers, Principal Planner, City of Yuma Mark Hoffman, Senior Planner, ADOT Joel Olea, Director of Public Works, City of Yuma Samuel Palacios, Public Works Director, City of Somerton Joseph Grant, Public Works Director, Town of Wellton I. CALL TO ORDER II. INTRODUCTIONS III. TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING a. Socioeconomic Data Forecasts i. Based on ADOA Population Forecasts and Estimates, Medium Series ii. Population Distribution by Jurisdiction Summary Table (attached, for review and confirmation by the TAC) b. Roadway Network Mapping i. Maps will be provided at the TAC meeting; TAC members will be asked to review and submit comments by February 19, IV. DISCUSSION OF RTP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES a. Review of RTP Goals and Objectives (attached) b. What changes would you like to see in the RTP goals and objectives? c. Goals Areas Prioritization Exercise (attached; please bring completed form to the meeting)

2 V. RTP SUBTITLE a. Based on the Goals and Objectives Prioritization Exercise, the TAC will be asked to brainstorm an updated title for the 2041 RTP (The 2037 RTP was titled: Moving Forward VI. NEXT STEPS a. Provide review comments on Population Distribution by Jurisdiction Summary Table by February 18 b. Provide review comments on Roadway Network Mapping for your respective jurisdiction by February 18, 2016 c. Public outreach on March 5, 2016 (Midnight at the Oasis); table-top display/booth. i. Obtain input on transportation needs and deficiencies (for all modes); table-top materials will consist of regional map on which the public can mark up transportation needs and deficiencies for all modes ii. Obtain input on transportation priorities; public will be asked to complete the Constant Sum Paired Comparison Exercise, and fill out a comment form d. TAC Meeting No. 3 April 14, 2016 VII. ADJOURNMENT ATTACHMENTS 1. YMPO 2041 Socioeconomic Summary Table 2. Previous RTP ( ) Goals and Objectives 3. YMPO RTP Goals Areas Prioritization Exercise Notice: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, YMPO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in YMPO programs, activities, or services, contact Maria Noriega at

3 Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY RTP TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTP TAC) Thursday, December 10, :00 AM Yuma County Aldrich Hall 2551 W. 26 th Street Yuma, AZ YMPO RTP TAC MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Roger Patterson, Yuma County Engineer Vice Chairman John Starkey, Zoning Administrator, City of San Luis Maggie Castro, Planning Section Manager, Yuma County Jonathan Fell, Traffic Engineer, City of Yuma Jennifer Albers, Principal Planner, City of Yuma Mark Hoffman, Senior Planner, ADOT Samuel Palacios, Public Works Director, City of Somerton Joseph Grant, Public Works Director, Town of Wellton YMPO RTP TAC MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Soto, Cocopah Indian Tribe Joel Olea, Director of Public Works, City of Yuma OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: ADOT ADOT LPA Gene Dalby Kimley Horn City of Yuma City of Yuma YMPO Michael Jones Jason Hafner Yuma Region Bicycle Coalition Brent Crowther Czarina Gallegos XXXXXXXXXXX Melissa Ramos YMPO STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Charlene FitzGerald Senior Planning Manager/Mobility Manager Charles Gutierrez I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Roger Patterson called the meeting to order. II. STUDY TEAM INTRODUCTIONS Chairman Patterson asked about the need to convene the RTP TAC meeting as a separate meeting. Charles Gutierrez explained that due to open meeting law requirements for quorums and meeting minutes that pertain to the regular TAC, the RTP TAC will convene as a separate meeting. Kimley Horn (KH) will prepare agendas and summaries for the RTP TAC meetings.

4 Charlene FitzGerald then introduced Brent Crowther, the Kimley Horn project manager. Brent introduced himself and the study team consisting of Wilson and Co. (travel demand modeling), and Gordley Group (public involvement). TAC members then introduced themselves. III. RTP STUDY PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Brent introduced the project. He stated that the YMPO RTP will build upon the success of the previous RTP ( ). Charlene mentioned that scenario planning may be an important element of this RTP update. IV. TAC MEMBER ROLES Brent described the role of the TAC. The TAC will be asked to provide input and feedback, data, information and ideas to the study team, serve as an information conduit to other agency staff and elected officials, identify key stakeholders, participates in TAC meetings and comments and review on documents and deliverables. V. STUDY TASKS AND SCHEDULE Project tasks can be separated into the four project phases as described below. 1. Current and future conditions phase: Task 1: Develop Scope of Work Task 2: Update TransCAD Model Task 3: Collect and Review Existing Conditions Data Task 4: Public Involvement Round 1 Task 5: Develop Roadway System Alternatives 2. Performance measures, benchmarks, and targets (developed as part of Task 3) phase: Performance measures, benchmarks, and targets will be established consistent with MAP 21 requirements and will continue within FAST Act. ADOT Planning to Programming, HSIP, and other ADOT programs are all becoming performance based. The YMPO RTP update will incorporate performance based planning so as to best position projects to compete for statewide funding. The YMPO RTP update performance criteria will build upon the previous RTP criteria. Early in the study, we will determine if any changes are needed to the criteria. Criteria will be reviewed and established prior to project identification so that the criteria can help shape and scope the projects. 3. Improvements strategies/alternatives. Improvement strategies/alternatives phase: This is where projects are identified for consideration within the RTP. Scenario planning could become a part of this phase. Scenarios could include different population projections, or different transportation network alternatives. Charlene said that FHWA is considering selecting the YMPO as a pilot program to demonstrate scenario planning. Task 6: Performance Based Evaluation of Alternatives Public Involvement Round 2 4. Draft/final plan preparation phase: Task 7: Draft Regional Transportation Plan Task 8: Final Regional Transportation Plan Public Involvement Round 3 Task 9: Project Administration Page 2 of 5

5 Brent asked that comments on the scope of work (distributed) be submitted by December 18. Brent reviewed the project tasks, schedule and deliverables. Key comments are: VI. 1. Task 2: Charlene emphasized that the YMPO will need to coordinate with ADOT and the statewide travel demand model. Brent said that the population and data within the YMPO model and the ADOT model should be consistent. The YMPO model was updated as part of the City TMP, and the updated model should be used. Updates will be made to the YMPO model updating TAZ and network specifically. 2. Task 3: as part of the current conditions review, we will also review goal areas as outlined in MAP 21. Brent mentioned that ADOT s goal areas are: pavement, bridge, safety, mobility, and freight. YMPO goals can expand on these areas. An example would be economic vitality and other areas that are important to the YMPO region. Charlene stated that the YMPO RTP will reflect and incorporate studies completed or under way for ADOT routes including the SR 95 Corridor Profile and the I 8 Corridor Profile Study. 3. Task 4: Public involvement includes four main components. 1) Council Briefings. We will ask TAC members to provide input on which councils/commissions should be provided a briefing. 2) On line Presence. 3) Public Meeting. 4) A mobile open house held at key locations, community events, etc. Previous RTP did the mobile workshops at the air show, county fair, and farmer s market. 4. Task 5: Develop Roadway System Alternatives. This will identify the range of projects to be considered within the RTP. 5. Task 6: Performance Based Evaluation: will reduce the candidate projects and identify the final list consistent with the selection criteria. 6. Study schedule: Next Meeting is proposed for Thursday, February 11. Project is scheduled for completion by end of INFORMATION NEEDS Brent referred to the Information Request data. Brent requested that the most recent available data be provided to the study team: land use data, general plan data, GIS data, etc. The focus should be on changes in land use, etc. that have occurred since the last RTP. Charlene said that YMPO has already requested updates from the City of Yuma and from Yuma County. VII. DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUS ( ) RTP Comments on previous RTP: Previous RTP included performance measures. If population achieves 200,000, we will need to do the Congestion Management. This RTP may need to include more detail on the Congestion Management Process. Congestion Management Process will be really new to the YMPO region if this becomes a requirement. Gene Dalby stated that the previous RTP made big stride forward in recognizing bicycling, safety, etc. Minor tweaks could be made, but the document made great progress. Yuma region wants an AASHTO US Bicycle Route. Page 3 of 5

6 More safety funds are anticipated to be available than in the past. Safety section may need to be enhanced. The completion of the STSP will inform the RTP. In 2019, HSIP funds becomes competitive statewide. Brent described that the RTP can focus solely on the allocation of Federal funds for transportation, or it can be expanded and enhanced to include a broader view of the region s transportation and economic development goals. Charlene emphasized that the PARA studies, other corridor plans, etc. have been completed and will inform the RTP. The primary purpose of the RTP is to help the local agencies identify how federal funds will be expended. Charlene mentioned a potential need to improve freight corridors. YMPO region conducted classification counts. This will help them to identify the top 25 freight corridors. RTP will need to provide further emphasis on freight element within the RTP. By having a freight emphasis in the RTP, will help to identify federal funds for projects. Charlene suggested referring to the YMPO Strategic Plan. FAST Act includes additional safety funds. Roger Patterson said that every community has an ultimate master transportation plan that focuses on build out. He uses the RTP to help to forecast the 10 year and 25 year horizons. RTP coordinates with all transportation modes aviation, transit, etc. The RTP will consolidate all of the identified projects from previously completed transportation master plans, corridor plan, etc. We will apply the performance criteria to all of the candidate projects to filter and reduce the project list. VIII. IX. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK/ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION The TAC discussed potential changes to the Public Involvement Plan. o It was discussed that the mobile workshops were effective in reaching out to different user groups. o Past experience with public meetings is that we receive very low attendance. It was suggested that no evening public meetings will be held, and resources will be focused on the mobile workshops. Efforts should be focused on the on line materials/survey. The Executive Board Meeting will be advertised and considered the final public meeting/hearing at the completion of the study. o At the mobile workshops, we should also have paper surveys because the tablet was very slow and people didn t wait around. We need more than just Alice doing the 1 tablet. Paper copies should be available. College students could be asked to help man the booth. Mobile workshops are useful to reach out to Title VI populations. o Give aways were important: pens, key chains, etc. as an enticement to fill out the survey. o Council meetings and board commission presentations will be an opportunity for the public to comment on the RTP. NEXT STEPS Request for past studies. Agencies are asked to provide any updated information. The team already has data provided during the update. Current and Future Conditions o Compile and Summarize Relevant Studies and Data o Update TransCAD Model in coordination with ADOT o RTP Goals and Goal Areas o Transportation System Needs Next RTP TAC Meeting February 11, 2016 at 10:00 am (following the YMPO TAC Meeting). Discussion items will include: o Current conditions and needs Page 4 of 5

7 o o Travel demand modeling Goals and objectives X. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Patterson adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:30 am Summary prepared by: Brent Crowther Kimley Horn Project Manager Summary submitted by: Charles Gutierrez Senior Planning Manager/Mobility Manager Summary approved by: Roger Patterson, Chairman YMPO RTP Technical Advisory Committee Page 5 of 5

8 Summary of Proposed/Preliminary 2041 YMPO RTP Socioeconomic Data by Jurisdiction Population Yuma San Luis Somerton Wellton Cocopah Yuma County Total Year ,391-32,146-15,665-3, , , , % 32, % 15, % 3, % % 64, % 218, % , % 33, % 16, % 3, % % 65, % 221, % , % 33, % 16, % 3, % % 66, % 225, % , % 42, % 20, % 4, % 1, % 77, % 262, % , % 51, % 23, % 5, % 2, % 89, % 300, % , % 54, % 25, % 5, % 2, % 93, % 311, % 26-Year Growth 31, % 22, % 9, % 1, % 1, % 29, % 96, % Dwelling Units Yuma San Luis Somerton Wellton Cocopah Yuma County Total Year ,729-8,473-4,768-1, ,900-74, , % 8, % 4, % 1, % % 25, % 75, % , % 8, % 4, % 1, % % 25, % 76, % , % 8, % 5, % 1, % % 26, % 78, % , % 11, % 6, % 1, % % 30, % 90, % , % 13, % 7, % 2, % % 34, % 103, % , % 14, % 7, % 2, % % 35, % 106, % 26-Year Growth 11, % 5, % 2, % % % 11, % 32, % Employment Yuma San Luis Somerton Wellton Cocopah Yuma County Total Year ,200-5,752-1, ,964-79, , % 5, % 1, % % % 21, % 80, % , % 5, % 1, % % % 21, % 81, % , % 6, % 1, % % % 21, % 83, % , % 8, % 2, % 1, % 1, % 27, % 99, % , % 10, % 2, % 1, % 1, % 34, % 115, % , % 10, % 3, % 1, % 1, % 36, % 119, % 26-Year Growth 16, % 5, % 1, % % % 15, % 39, % Estimates of population, dwelling units, and employment were derived using Yuma County control totals established by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) demographer s office medium series" projections. County control totals were distributed to the jurisdictional level based on data from the 2014 American Community Survey (ACS) and previously approved jurisdictional distributions associated with the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization 2037 Regional Transportation Plan.

9 Summary of Goals and Objectives from the Previous RTP ( ) RTP Goal/Objectives Promote economic development and vitality: Improve access and mobility to employment centers Enable global competitiveness through improved freight flow Encourage land use patterns that create economic development opportunities Increase the safety and security for all users and modes of the transportation system: Identify mode-specific safety issues Develop safety programs and projects Seek safety funds such as Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds Reduce traffic congestion: Increase roadway capacity for congested corridors and intersections Establish a network of freight-friendly truck routes Improve transportation system connectivity and efficiency for all users and modes: Construct new roads in developing areas Implement traffic technologies that improve traffic flow for all modes and users Implement demand management strategies to increase transit ridership and alternate modes use Preserve existing transportation infrastructure: Implement pavement preservation program Replace aging infrastructure Upgrade infrastructure to present day standards Multimodal integration for improved accessibility to and within regional activity centers RTP Performance Measures Roads improved to, from, and near employment centers New business starts and employment Commodity flows on regional roads and across the international border Mode-specific crash frequency and rate Safety funds invested in the region Regional vehicle miles and hours of travel Regional roadway miles near or over capacity Regional average speeds Air quality Vehicular throughput and flow Transit ridership Alternate mode activity Vehicle occupancy Miles of new roadways Structures replaced Identification of existing and future regional activity centers that will benefit from improved accessibility and integration of multimodal choices Development of policies and design guidelines for integrating multimodal transportation elements into new regional development Border region access improvements to promote economic development 1

10 RTP Goal/Objectives Create and grow trade and tourism opportunities to contribute to a sustainable economy for future generations Improve efficiency and capacity of moving people and goods within the YMPO region and across its borders Provide a multimodal roadway network that safely and efficiently accommodates projected traffic demands Achieve a significant reduction in crash fatalities and serious injuries for all users and modes of the transportation system within the YMPO planning region Restore the structural integrity of bridges and grade-separations in the YMPO region or replace them RTP Performance Measures Formation of a steering committee to engage federal and state agencies in pursuing improved rail connectivity Increase tourism industry employment, hotel occupancy rates, and economic development in response to peak winter visitor season Increase in commercial trade industry economic development indicators Implement planned improvements to POEs to reduce border wait times Develop a multimodal transit center Increase the number of freight rail connections Increase the reliability and comprehensiveness of the roadway network by eliminating gaps and making needed connections Reduce the number of roadway segment miles with unacceptable LOS Reduce travel times on major regional routes during peak traffic periods Increase the number of unpaved roadway segment miles that are paved Maintain pavement surface conditions in good working order through proactive pavement management programs Implement access management strategies and traffic control devices to better regulate the movement of traffic Provide Complete Streets that accommodate all modes of travel Reductions in regional total, fatal, and injury crash frequency and rate compared to base condition Include safety analysis and safety considerations in the development of projects that increase capacity of segments and intersections Conduct a YMPO regional strategic safety plan to supplement the ADOT Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Plan Continue bridge asset management and inventories by ADOT Carry out a routine program of bridge inspections 2

11 RTP Goal/Objectives Expand and upgrade existing ITS technologies on regional arterials and freeways Expand and upgrade existing ITS technologies on the YCAT transit system Develop TDM programs, strategies, and promotional material Contribute positively to regional air quality by promoting transit as an alternative transportation choice Increase investments in transit system capital, service expansion, and operational enhancements Prepare and implement a regional bicycle and pedestrian facilities master plan RTP Performance Measures through cooperative agreements with ADOT Identify needs on an annual basis and seek ADOT funding for bridge maintenance or replacement Incorporate ITS technologies into capital projects to increase arterial roadway and intersection capacity Deploy new ITS technologies on arterials and freeways that are consistent with the regional ITS architecture Update arterial signal system timing and coordination on an every other year schedule Expand and upgrade the use of ITS transit technologies Reductions in vehicle miles of travel in the region Reductions in vehicle hours of travel in the region Reductions in peak period traffic congestion in the region Reductions in air quality measures in the region Increase in percentage of regional persontrips made by walking, riding bicycles, transit, and carpooling Increase regional transit service area of coverage Increase annual transit ridership Increase percentage of regional person-trips made by transit Evaluate feasibility of new transit funding sources Public and jurisdictional support for new transit funding sources Organize a regional bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee to oversee the development of the regional bicycle and pedestrian facilities master plan Double the percentage of trips to work by walking and bicycling in the region within the next 10 years Reduce the number of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes and pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in the region 3

12 RTP Goal/Objectives Strengthen the partnership between the YCAA and the U.S. Marine Corps for joint operations at YIA Advance the role of Rolle Field as a vital economic tool for aviation industry growth in the region Make contributions to the avoidance and mitigation of congestion on all modes Support ongoing local, state, and federal initiatives to address transportation system security and emergency preparedness planning in the YMPO region Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regional freight network and facilities to take advantage of desirable market access conditions Improve the accessibility and efficiency of crossborder travel for all modes of travel: commercial vehicle, personal vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian Implement the recommendations of the Yuma County Rail Corridor Study RTP Performance Measures Provide bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in urban and urbanizing areas in the region Prepare and execute an agreement to establish joint use roles and responsibilities related to facility management, operation, use of resources, inspections, and hours of operation Prepare an airport master plan for Rolle Field to address how the airport can be leveraged as a vital economic tool for aviation industry growth in the YMPO region Create a CMP steering committee Prepare a YMPO region CPM Oversee the integration of the CMP into the RTP process and implementation of CMP projects and strategies Establish policies at the regional, county, tribal, and local levels for incorporating transportation security considerations into project development Establish a transportation security/incident management working group YMPO to sponsor and host transportation security education and training Conduct a regional freight framework study Create a steering committee to engage appropriate bi-national federal and state agencies in pursuing improved rail connectivity in the region and with Mexico, as recommended in the Yuma County Rail Corridor Study Seek funding and implement high-priority projects recommended in the Arizona-Sonora Border Master Plan Participate in the IMC Conduct an institutional assessment to establish inland port stakeholder roles and responsibilities Conduct site analysis for recommended site alternatives and select a preferred site Perform initial site assessments to determine functional requirements of the preferred site for zoning, infrastructure, and modal amenities 4

13 YMPO Regional Transportation Plan Input on Plan Goals and Objectives February 11, 2016 The Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating their Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP defines the region s strategy for creating a regional transportation system that accommodates the current mobility needs of residents and looks to the future to anticipate where new needs may arise. The Regional Transportation Plan will also include a listing of the regional transportation facilities and services planned through The YMPO Regional Transportation Plan may establish goals and objectives for nine goal areas which are listed below. - To maintain the highway infrastructure (e.g., pavement, and bridges) in good repair - To reduce the number of fatalities and serious injury crashes on all public roads To reduce travel time in the region by providing new roadway connections, and widening existing roads. To achieve a significant reduction in congestion in the region and to improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility To provide more bicycle, pedestrian, and transit options and infrastructure region-wide (e.g. sidewalks, bicycle lanes, shared use paths, transit facilities and service) - To improve efficiency of the roadways by implementing new traffic technologies that improve traffic flow such as coordinated signal systems and traveler information systems Freight Movement and Economic Vitality - To improve the region s freight network, and strengthen the ability of the region to access national and international trade markets - To protect and enhance the natural environment through measures such as paving dirt roads to reduce dust, noise, and air pollution To improve the efficiency and capacity of moving people and goods within the YMPO region and across its borders - To support ongoing local, state, and federal initiatives to address transportation system security and emergency preparedness planning in the YMPO region. We want your input on the relative importance of each goal area, so that we may best prioritize funding for projects that best meet regional needs and reflect the community s perspectives. In the table on the back page, each goal area is paired with the eight other goal areas. For each goal area pair, please compare the two goals to each other based on your opinion of the relative importance to each other by allocating a total of twenty points divided between the two goal areas for each pair. Any combination of points that adds up to twenty points per pair can be used as long as a zero is not used for either goal. The results will show the relative importance of each of the goal areas. Instructions: On the next page, allocate a total of 20 points between the two paired goal areas; the sum of each row should be 20 points. 1

14 YMPO Regional Transportation Plan Input on Plan Goals and Objectives February 11, 2016 Example: if you feel that safety is three times more important than vehicle mobility, then you would fill in the blanks as follows: Safety 15 5 GOAL POINTS POINTS GOAL Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Mobility 2