ECIAECIAA Regional Response to Local NeedsA Regional Response to Local Needs

CHANDRA RAVADADirector of Transportation

Introducing Long Range Transportation Plan

Why are we here

• Overview of DMATS planning requirements

• Purpose of LRTP

• How does the LRTP fit with other planning documents

• Existing Process & Practice

• Suggested Improvements

• Sample project

Purpose of the work session

2036 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) due August, 2011

The workshop will include discussions on the following aspects:

How will we accommodate different modes of transportation within project?

How will we address safety and security within each project?

How do we address livability and sustainability concepts within each project?

Purpose of the Work Session

How do we address Smart City Initiatives within each project?

How do we address quality of life and air quality within each project?

What type of public education projects are needed in the region?

How can we accommodate Transit Oriented Development (TOD) within future transportation projects?

How will we accommodate transportation for future development?

Introducing DMATS

City of Asbury, City of Peosta, City of Dubuque, City of Centralia, City of East Dubuque, Dubuque County , Jo Daviess County & Grant County

Population – 77,018

Area – 207.27 Sq Miles

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

• Oversee the process for planning

• Development of the multimodal transportation system using Federal funds

• Requirement of receiving federal funds for transportation improvements for all areas over 50,000 population since 1962

• Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) has been the MPO for the three state Dubuque region since 1965

DMATS ROLE

1. Sets goals for the development of all parts of the transportation system (roads, trails, transit, rail, river transportation and air).

2. Identifies transportation improvements that are needed in the region.

3. Coordinates the activities of local, regional, state and federal agencies to develop transportation improvements.

4. Forum to allow local, regional, state and federal agencies to discuss transportation issues and plans.

How does DMATS Function

DMATS staff work on projects like SW Arterial, US 20 Mississippi river bridge, US 20 improvements, East-West Corridor Study, Intermodal Facility, Clean Air projects, Safety projects, Transit study, Trail projects and Amtrak Rail etc.

DMATS gets $1.6 Million of Federal Funds every year. As of now all of our funds are committed to the number one priority project, the S.W Arterial.

AWARENESS AND COORDINATION

OVERVIEW OF THE CEDS

Continuous broad based planning process tackling the economic development issues of the region

Promotes economic development and opportunity

Fosters effective transportation access

Enhances the environment – future sustainability

Balances resources through sound management and development

CEDS Continued

Examines external trends and forces

Examines where are we now….where do we want to be…

Identifies resources to get there

Updated annually with a complete rewrite every five years

Projects seeking EDA funds must be identified in CEDS

CEDS Five Year Goals

• Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region– Promote the improvement of highway, rail, airport, and river transportation– Improve infrastructure and maximize existing resources

• Create a Skilled, Highly Educated, Permanent, Full-Time Workforce for Business and Industry

• Facilitate the Improvement and Maintenance of the Housing Stock and Housing Supply in the Region

• Promote Improvement of Basic Public Works Facilities and Community Services which Improve the Public’s Health, Safety, and Living Conditions

• Promote and encourage sustainability throughout the region

Over View of Long Range Transportation Plan

• Vision for the next 30 years •Project requiring federal funds should be listed in this document

• Identifies transportation facilities of all types and encourages integration of the systems

• Provides financial analysis

• Assess capital investment

•Updated every five years or can be amended as required

Future of the Long Range Transportation Plan

• Creating a model for other LRTP• Getting ahead of the curve in the planning process• Gearing up for the requirements of the new

transportation bill• Addressing the evolving requirements for coordination

and cooperation between agencies• Eliminating the silos

Existing Process & Practice

What we are doing right

Workforce

Transportation

Housing

Economic Development

Economic Development

Consumer Needs

Job locations

Housing Locations

TransitTransit

Future Growth

Sustainability

Land Use

TransportationTransportation

Job Location

Mode of Transportation

Consumer Needs

Housing AuthorityHousing Authority

Corridor Safety

ITS

Security

Safety GroupsSafety Groups

Transportation

Training

Job Locations

Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce

Development

Air & Water Quality

Regionalism

Transit Accommodations

HealthHealth

Safety

Security

Connectivity

School SystemSchool System

Sustainability

Current Practice

Concepts Projects Funding Source

•Envision 2010•East-West corridor Study•Transit Study•Bike & Pedestrian Plan•Millwork District•Passenger Transportation Plan•ITS Plan•Parking Study

•Road & Bridge Projects•Transit Projects•Bike & Pedestrian Projects•Rail projects•Economic Development Projects•Housing Projects•ITS Projects•Parking Projects•Sustainability projects•Health and Air Quality projects

•Transportation funds •Transit funds•Enhancement funds•FRA & State funds•Economic Development funds•HUD funds•ICCAP funds

Suggested Improvements

Future of Transportation, Housing and Economic Development

ISTEA to SAFTEA-LU (Transportation Bills)

Emerging

The new strategy is to encourage coordination among all modes, create sustainable communities, Connect housing to employment locations, create more green jobs and shift from construction to maintenance.

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Safety

Connectivity

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More funding for new construction Less funding for new construction

Green Jobs

Technology

Economic Development

Regionalism

Air quality

Safety & Security

Improve Carbon foot

print

Sustainability &

Livability

Coordination

HUDHUD

DOEDOE

Administration goalAdministration goal

DOT, EPA & HUD DOT, EPA & HUD

DEDDED

Home Land Security Home Land Security

DOT & EPADOT & EPA

DOTDOT

DOT & DEDDOT & DED

DOT & EPADOT & EPA

EPAEPA

DOH & EPADOH & EPA

FEDERAL & STATE

RenovationRenovation

Carbon ZeroCarbon Zero

Create new jobsCreate new jobs

Transit Oriented DevelopmentTransit Oriented Development

Revitalize DowntownRevitalize Downtown

Improve SecurityImprove Security

Encourage Walking & BikingEncourage Walking & Biking

Incorporate complete streetsIncorporate complete streets

Connect to Job locationsConnect to Job locations

Reduce SprawlReduce Sprawl

Improve Air qualityImprove Air quality

Improve HealthImprove Health

PROJECT EXPECTATIONS

Millwork District Millwork District

(Suggestion 1)Success factors for project funding

Local InitiativeLocal Initiative

Public & Private PartnershipPublic & Private Partnership

Financial Support from localFinancial Support from local

Good Cost / Benefit Ratio Good Cost / Benefit Ratio

Citizen SupportCitizen Support

Complete in stipulated TimeComplete in stipulated Time

Work in progressWork in progress

EXPECTATIONS FROM LOCAL

HUD: Department of Housing & Urban Development DOT: Department of TransportationDOE: Department of Energy DOH : Department of Health EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

(Suggestion 2) Reducing Cost Through upfront Collaboration

(Suggestion 3) What are typical expectations in a project

CompleteStreets

CompleteStreets

SustainabilityPrincipals

SustainabilityPrincipals

Smart FutureGrowth

Smart FutureGrowth

ConnectingWith ITS

ConnectingWith ITS

Public Education

Public Education

Create Jobs

Create Jobs

Improve Carbon foot print by adopt weatherization, Efficient utility and energy usage programs.

Create programs for Citizen education

Improve Carbon foot print by adopt weatherization, Efficient utility and energy usage programs.

Create programs for Citizen education

Work Place

Recreation

School Trips

College Trips

Tourism

HousingHousing

AutoAuto

TransitTransit

BikingBiking

WalkingWalking

Education & Economic

Education & Economic

Trips in Morning

Trips in Evening

Cost

Reliability

Safety

Reduce emissions and Improve Carbon FootprintReduce emissions and Improve Carbon Footprint

Reduce Congestion Reduce Congestion

Improve Safety & SecurityImprove Safety & Security

Encourage Usage of other modesEncourage Usage of other modes

Single Family

Senior Housing

Group Housing

TODs

Campus

Improve Carbon foot print by adopt sustainability programs like Petal Project and Green Vision Schools etc.

Create programs for citizen education.

Improve Carbon foot print by adopt sustainability programs like Petal Project and Green Vision Schools etc.

Create programs for citizen education.

Projects should have the following:All modes should be taken into consideration. Should have a regional approach with innovation techniques. Should create Green jobs and sustain existing jobs.

Projects should have the following:All modes should be taken into consideration. Should have a regional approach with innovation techniques. Should create Green jobs and sustain existing jobs.

Sample project

Sample Corridor Project

What is next

• We got one year to do this plan.

• We will be conducting work shops with every City and Counties.

• All agencies will be included in the workshop.

• Purpose of this workshop is to solicit projects in your jurisdiction.

• The projects will be addressed basing on the location rather than mode of transportation.

Zone Structure