RTP TAC No. 1 December 10, 2015
Study Team YMPO Staff and TAC Members Kimley-Horn and Associates Lead Firm Wilson and Co. Travel Demand Modeling Gordley Group Public Involvement
Study Purpose and Objectives Build upon the success of the previous RTP Create a 2018-2041 RTP that promotes regional opportunities and economic development 2041 RTP will contain the same basic organization as previous RTP Update individual RTP elements to reflect 2015 current conditions, 2041 projections, and recent plans and studies. Solicit Active and Targeted Public Participation Comply with Latest Federal Regulations Adopt New RTP
TAC Member Roles Provide Relevant, Current Planning Information Communicate RTP Progress and Issues to Agency Staff and Elected Officials Identify Key Stakeholders and Participate in Stakeholder Outreach Attend and Provide Input at RTP TAC Meetings Provide Timely Review and Comment on Deliverables
Study Tasks Current and Future Conditions Assessment Performance Measures, Benchmarks, and Targets Improvement Strategies / Alternatives Draft / Final Plan Preparation
Study Tasks 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 Task 6: Performance-Based Evaluation of Alternatives Public Involvement Round 2 Task 7: Draft Regional Transportation Plan Task 8: Final Regional Transportation Plan Public Involvement Round 3 Task 9: Project Administration
Study Tasks Task 1: Develop Scope of Work Submit comments on the draft Scope of Work (distributed) by December 18, 2015 Submit comments via email to Cfitzgerald@ympo.org brent.crowther@kimley-horn.com
Study Tasks Task 2: Update TransCAD Model Model updated in conjunction with the previous 2037 RTP effort, providing the basis for this 2018-2041 RTP update. City of Yuma TMP further refined existing conditions population data, employment data, TAZ structure and roadway network Review updates and amend model as necessary to reflect any known changes in land use and roadway network characteristics
Study Tasks Task 3: Collect and Review Existing Conditions Data INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM TAC Relevant Planning Studies: general plan update, etc. Current Major Land Development Proposals (pending or approved) Traffic Counts (2013-2015) GIS Shapefile Data Key Stakeholder Contact Information Potential Public Outreach Opportunities
Study Tasks Task 3: Collect and Review Existing Conditions Data (continued) Establish regional transportation goals Goal areas may include the following: Infrastructure condition/preservation Safety Vehicle mobility Transportation alternatives (bicycle, pedestrian, transit) Economic vitality Environmental protection
Public Involvement Plan Task 4: Public Involvement Outreach Methods: Presentation to Elected Officials and Commissions Online Materials Mobile Outreach with Displays and Intercept Surveys Public Meetings
Public Involvement Plan Public Engagement Round Round 1 Purpose Input on goals and objectives and trends and conditions Presentation to Elected Officials Online Materials and Survey x x Mobile Display Intercept Surveys Evening/ Afternoon Public Meeting 3 booths (in one day) x x Round 2 Present draft RTP and alternatives and benefits x x 3 booths (in one day) x x Round 3 Present Final RTP x x - - x
Study Tasks Task 5: Develop Roadway System Alternatives Develop roadway system alternatives that will be subsequently applied to the performance-based evaluation criteria in Task 6. Potential project alternatives based on Task 3 (current conditions) and analysis, and stakeholder and public input (Task 4). Traffic assignments conducted for 2041 socioeconomic forecasts and the Existing plus Committed (E+C) projects network. Deficiencies identified, and the 2041 E+C transportation network. for the existing conditions Previous 2037 RTP recommendations reevaluated under the new traffic forecasts Develop a short-list (up to 20 roadway projects) of roadway system improvements considering RTP cost constraint resources.
Study Tasks Task 6: Performance-Based Evaluation of Alternatives Performance measures communicate information about the use, condition, and impact of the transportation system Measures are indicators publicly reported to demonstrate progress toward established targets Performance-based project selection criteria assist in prioritizing and selecting projects for funding, leading to a transparent, public process This process also relies on the professional judgment of transportation stakeholders and input from the general public
Study Tasks Public Involvement Round 2 Task 7: Draft Regional Transportation Plan Task 8: Final Regional Transportation Plan Public Involvement Round 3 Task 9: Project Administration
Study Schedule
Discussion of Previous RTP RTP Style Technical Promotional Educational Public or staff orientated Branding and theme, picture, images, graphics What content or changes would you like to see in the 2018-2041 RTP?
Roundtable Discussion Any other input or discussion topics that has not otherwise been addressed?
Next Steps Finalize Scope and Public Involvement Plan Current and Future Conditions Compile and Summarize Relevant Studies and Data Update, calibrate and run TransCAD Model RTP Goals and Goal Areas Transportation System Needs Next RTP-TAC Meeting February 11, 2016 Current conditions and needs YMPO travel demand model
Additional discussion slides
Purpose of the RTP