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NOTICE OF MEETING
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) ***************************
4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO - Burnham Conference Room
*************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA
The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a vote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes..
1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Page 3
Approve the July 25, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. CONSENT and VOTE: July 2013 Financial Report ............................................................... Page 7
Report on the July 2013 Financial Statement; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment
Request ....................................................................................................................................... Page 8 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.
6. REPORT and VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Draft ........................................................................................................................................... Page 15
Report on the draft of the Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program; consider approval.
7. REPORT and VOTE: Congestion Management Process ...................................................... Page 16 Report on the Congestion Management Process document; consider approval.
8. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions .................................................................................................................................. Page 17
Report on requested revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval.
9. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Excess Federal Fiscal Years 2013-2016 Transportation Alternatives Program Funding Recommendation ................................................................ Page 20
Report on a recommendation for excess Transportation Alternatives Program funds; consider approval. 10. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work
Program .................................................................................................................................... Page 21 Report on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program to add two
special projects; consider approval. 11. REPORT: Traffic Incident Management Plan ........................................................................ Page 23
Report on an update of the regions Traffic Incident Management Plan.
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12. REPORT: Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Schedule .................................................... Page 24 Report on the Fiscal Year 2015 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program schedule.
13. REPORT: Trail Counter Report ............................................................................................... Page 25 Report on the first year’s collection of data from the Central Iowa Trail Count Program.
14. REPORT: The Tomorrow Plan Draft ....................................................................................... Page 28 Report on The Tomorrow Plan.
15. REPORT: CHAT! Recap ........................................................................................................... Page 29 Report on the July 25, 2013, CHAT! public event hosted by the MPO staff.
16. INFORMATION: Iowa Chapter of the Urban Land Institute ................................................. Page 30 17. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update .................................. Page 31 18. INFORMATION: MPO Progress Report ................................................................................ Page 32 19. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 20. Next Meeting Date
4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 21. Adjournment
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August 2013
Item No. 3
ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes
VOTE: Consider approval of the July 25, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting minutes. BACKGROUND:
The minutes of the July 25, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the July 25, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Ratcliff, jratcliff@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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Meeting Minutes
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013
Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa
The MPO held a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2013, in the Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff emailed agenda packets to the MPO’s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 12:46 p.m. on July 18, 2013. The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $1238.51. In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional Meeting Notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting. Representatives Present: Bobbi Bentz, City of Ankeny Mark Arentsen, City of Bondurant Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle John Edwards, City of Clive Ted Weaver, City of Clive Mark Hanson, Dallas County Elizabeth Presutti, Des Moines Area Regional
Transit Authority Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of
Transportation* Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway
Administration* Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Chris Johansen, City of Des Moines Pat Kozitza, City of Des Moines Richard Clark, City of Des Moines Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Doyle Scott, Madison County** Ken Thomas, City of Mitchellville Jim Lane, City of Norwalk Martha Miller, City of Pleasant Hill Robert Brownell, Polk County Robert Andeweg, City of Urbandale Creighton Cox, City of Urbandale Mike Carver, City of Urbandale Dean Yordi, Warren County Bill Peard, City of Waukee Tim Moerman, City of Waukee Ted Ohmart, City of West Des Moines Russ Trimble, City of West Des Moines Steve Gaer, City of West Des Moines Dave Jenison, City of Windsor Heights
Representatives Absent: Skip Conkling, City of Altoona Kyle Mertz, City of Altoona Wade Steenhoek, City of Ankeny John Peterson, City of Ankeny David Chelsvig, City of Cumming** Matt Anderson, City of Des Moines Larry Hulse, City of Des Moines Halley Griess, City of Des Moines Brian Meyer, City of Des Moines Brian Laurenzo, City of Johnston Gary Mahannah, City of Polk City Angela Connolly, Polk County Eric Hanson, City of Indianola Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit
Agency** Kevin Foley, Des Moines International Airport* Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Advisory/Non-Voting Representatives ** Associate/Non-Voting Representatives Others Present: Wendy Lacina, Public Jennifer Bohac, City of Des Moines Paul Moritz, City of Ankeny Staff Present: Gary Myers, General Counsel Todd Ashby, Executive Director Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Luke Parris, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation
Planner Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation
Planner
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1. Call to Order
MPO Chair Coleman recognized a quorum and called the July 25, 2013, meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization July 25, 2013, meeting agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s June 20, 2013, meeting minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. June 2013 Financial Statement
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the June 2013, Financial Statement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(CHRIS JOHANSEN ARRIVED AT 4:10 PM)
5. Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Final Draft
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the final Federal Fiscal Year
2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(TOM ARMSTRONG ARRIVED AT 4:12 PM)
6. City of Van Meter Associate Membership
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the City of Van Meter’s request to join the MPO as an associate, non-voting member.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. 2013 Certification Review Report
Federal Highway Administration staff presented; discussion on item 7.
(RUSS TRIMBLE ARRIVED AT 4:20 PM) (DEAN YORDI ARRIVED AT 4:23 PM)
8. Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 8.
9. Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program
Development Draft
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 9.
10. Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Revisions
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 10.
11. Congestion Management Process Draft
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 11.
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12. The Tomorrow Plan Draft
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 12.
13. Transportation Performance Measure Workshop Recap
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 13.
14. Transportation Management Association Update
Information on item 14.
15. CHAT!
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 15.
16. MPO 30th Anniversary Presentation
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 16.
17. MPO Progress Report
18. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee
19. Next Meeting Date
4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room.
20. Adjournment
Hearing no objection to the contrary, Chair Coleman adjourned the meeting at 4:56 p.m.
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August 2013 Item No. 4
ISSUE: July 2013 Financial Statement
CONSENT and VOTE: Consider approval of the July 2013 Financial Statement. BACKGROUND:
The July 2013 Financial Statement will be provided prior to the Policy Committee meeting. RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the July 2013 Financial Statement. STAFF CONTACT:
Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 5
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. At its August 7, 2013, meeting, the MPO Executive Committee asked for the Cities of Urbandale and Grimes to provide additional documentation stating that those communities will develop plans and secure funding to make any improvements to the local street network that might be necessary as a result of implementing the I-35/80 Operations Study. MPO staff has contacted the communities for this information and will share responses at the MPO meeting. Members of the Executive Committee also expressed uncertainty with some aspects of the proposed projects. The committee’s preference is to allow the MPO the ability to reconsider the proposed amendments once the IJR is completed. The Executive Committee, therefore, requests that the MPO consider approval of the amendments to the HY 2035 MTP solely for the purpose of completing the IJR.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested amendments to the HY 2035 MTP for the purposes of allowing the Iowa DOT to complete an Interchange Justification Report on the Iowa Highway 141 and Interstate 35/80 Interchange.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 6
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, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 7
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, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 8
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 has reviewed the MPO's fiscal capacity in FFY 2014 and has determined that movement of funds is fiscally possible.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested revisions to the FFY 2014-2017 TIP.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; and, Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org;
(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 <NA> / /
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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August 2013 Item No. 9
ISSUE: Excess Federal Fiscal Years 2013-2016 Transportation Alternatives Program Funding Recommendation
REPORT AND OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of an award recommendation for excess Federal Fiscal Year 2013-2016 Transportation Alternatives Program funds.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee annually determines a funding recommendation for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds. Last year, changes to federal transportation legislation through Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) increased the TAP targets for the MPO. The increase in funds is due to changes to the TAP that require the MPO to include Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) as an eligible project category. The MPO staff identified that there were $1,410,393 of excess TAP funds available to be awarded. The STP Funding Subcommittee met on July 30, 2013 and made the following recommendation for awarding the excess funds.
Year Sponsor Project Category Original Award
Additional Award
Total Cost
2014 Des Moines
Waveland Trail – I-235 to University Avenue
Bike/Ped $150,000 $100,000 $400,000
2014 Windsor Heights
Hickman Road – three blocks west of 63rd Street and one block south
Streetscape $107,000 $148,432 $521,000
2014 MPO Iowa by Trail Smartphone Application
Bike/Ped N/A $50,000 $100,000
2015 Altoona Gay Lea Wilson Trail East Extension
Bike/Ped $200,000 $500,000 $1,518,000
2017 Bondurant US 65/Lincoln Street Pedestrian Underpass
Safe Routes to School
N/A $250,000 $850,000
The STP Funding Subcommittee recommendation would award $1,048,432 in excess TAP funds and leave $361,961 unallocated. The unallocated funds would be awarded during the FFY 2018 TAP application cycle.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approving the MPO STP Subcommittee’s recommendation for the excess FFY 2013-2016 TAP funds and forward the recommendation to the Policy Committee.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; and, Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org;
(515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 10
ISSUE: Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program
REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program.
BACKGROUND:
MPO staff has identified the need to add two special projects to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2014 UPWP). The addition of these projects will allow the MPO to be reimbursed for expenses incurred by staff and/or project consultants. The two projects and budget amounts are as follows:
Work Element 13.5 – Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Study Funding Source: Community Transportation Association of America Budget Amount: $19,455 Work Element 13.6 – The Tomorrow Plan Funding Source: Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Budget Amount: $60,000
Included on the following page is a revised FY 2014 UPWP budget summary highlighting the proposed amendments. MPO staff notes the addition of the two special projects do not affect the MPO’s assessment rate, federal carryover balance, or local carryover balance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendments to the FY 2014 UPWP.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee
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August 2013 Item No. 11
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:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 12
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:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 13
ISSUE: Trail Counter Report
REPORT: Report on the Central Iowa Trail Count Program. 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:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (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.
July 2013 | Des Moines Area MPO | (515) 334-0075
DRAFT
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Monthly Totals
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
*Daily averages calculated from Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
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DRAFT
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Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee
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August 2013 Item No. 14
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:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Bethany Wilcoxon, bwilcoxon@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 15
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 15, 2013, meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Bethany Wilcoxon, bwilcoxon@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 16
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 15, 2013, meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Information only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Bethany Wilcoxon, bwilcoxon@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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August 2013 Item No. 17
ISSUE: Transportation Management Association Update
INFORMATION: Report of the Transportation Management Association’s (TMA) program for June 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, glyons@drivetimedesmoines.org.
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August 2013 Item No. 18
ISSUE: MPO Progress Report
INFORMATION: Distribution of the July 2013 Progress Report. BACKGROUND:
The monthly Progress Report is a summary of work performed by the MPO staff. The July 2013 Progress Report will be provided prior to the MPO Policy Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Information only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.
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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
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:
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.
• 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
Measuring Tomorrow
LET’S GET STARTED! TIMELINE
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
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
Mobilizing Tomorrow
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
INITIATIVE 5
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
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
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.
LET’S GET STARTED!
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
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
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.
LET’S GET STARTED!
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
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
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.
LET’S GET STARTED!
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
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
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
Fiscal Years 2014-2017
Transportation Capital
Improvements Program
DRAFT
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization August 2013
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has prepared this report with
partial funding from the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and in part through local
matching funds provided by the MPO member governments. These contents are the
responsibility of the MPO. United States Government and its agencies assume no liability for
the contents of this report or for the use of its contents.
© 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................4
Major Budget Programs and Abbreviations ....................................................................................7
Transportation Capital Improvement Program ................................................................................9
Bridges ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Trails .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Intersections ................................................................................................................................... 12
Sidewalks/Streetscape .................................................................................................................... 14
Traffic Safety .................................................................................................................................. 16
Roads/Parking Lots ........................................................................................................................ 19
Map of Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Project Locations........................................................................29
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INTRODUCTION
The Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (FY2014-
2017 TCIP) lists upcoming capital improvement projects that affect the Des Moines Area MPO
Planning Area’s transportation system. This document contains all planned TCIP projects for
FY 2014-2017 as of June 2013 (Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30). The TCIP is a
companion document to the Des Moines Area MPO’s annual Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP). Both documents are prepared annually for upcoming fiscal years and allow the
Des Moines Area MPO and its members to have a more comprehensive view of short-range
transportation projects and improvements that are going to be implemented throughout the Des
Moines Area MPO Planning Area. Unlike the TIP, which documents projects anticipated to
receive federal funds, the TCIP documents all other capital improvement projects that are not
anticipated to receive federal funds. These transportation projects are compiled from the Des
Moines Area MPO member governments’ respective capital improvement plans (CIP).
Government’s that do not prepare CIP’s provided the Des Moines Area MPO projects
anticipated for construction between FY 2014-2017. Because projects included in the TCIP are
compiled from CIPs, the projects may or may not be in the Des Moines Area MPO’s adopted
Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Please consult the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan for a listing of projects officially identified by the Des Moines Area MPO
for implementation in future years. Note that the TCIP includes projects from only the member
governments that responded to the MPO’s request for transportation projects or had an up to date
CIP on their website. Some member governments gave no response and therefore are not
included in the TCIP.
About the Des Moines Area MPO
The Des Moines Area MPO has full voting membership open to any county or city
government located, wholly or partially, in the designated Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
containing a minimum population of 1,500 persons that adopts the Des Moines Area MPO’s 28E
Agreement (agreement entered into under Chapter 28E, Code of Iowa, establishing the Des
Moines Area MPO and its responsibilities). DART also adopted the 28E agreement and is a full
voting member. In addition to DART, Des Moines Area MPO membership includes the
following cities and counties: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Dallas County, Des
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Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County,
Urbandale, Warren County, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Two entities within the Des Moines Area MPO MPA, the City of Cumming and Madison
County, fall below the minimum population threshold for full membership. The City of
Cumming and Madison County are associate Des Moines Area MPO members. Associate
membership allows a non-voting representative to participate actively in the transportation
planning process and is available to all governments within the Des Moines Area MPO MPA
that do not meet the minimum population threshold for full membership. Outside the Des
Moines Area MPO MPA, the City of Indianola is an associate, non-voting member.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), the Des Moines International Airport
(DSM), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA), and the Heart of Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance (HIRTA) serve as advisory non-
voting representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO. Special thanks to the MPO members who
have provided the information within this document.
The members of the MPO consider the planned projects listed within this document to be
subject to change at any time.
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MAJOR BUDGET PROGRAMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Assessment – Fees assessed to the affected property owners to assist with project funding.
Capital Project Cash – Cash reserves that have been earmarked specifically for a capital
project.
Contributions (Developer, Private, School District, District) – Funding provided by a specific
entity assisting in project funding.
Decision Package – A plan or budget of proposals on how to fund a specific project that can be
accepted or rejected, a procedure in zero-based budgeting.
Farm-to-Market – State or county designated roadways with connected funds to assist
movement of agriculture products on secondary roads.
Gaming Monies – Revenues received from state gambling entities.
General Funds (GF) – Non-obligated city funds.
General Obligation Bonds (G.O. Bonds) - Issued to get money on credit for projects, popular
because primarily based on the ability to tax; the most common source of funding projects.
Gifts – Private funding contributions for a project.
Grants – State funding support.
Local – Funds designated primarily to aid local residents in movement.
Park and Trail Improvement Fund 318 – Funds dedicated to park and trail improvements in
the City of Johnston allocated from Hotel/Motel Tax revenues.
Road User Tax Fee (RUT) – Part of the gasoline tax received from the State of Iowa for
roadway projects.
Special Assessment (Spc Assmt) – Charges levied for public projects located within special
assessment districts.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – Funds spent on current projects based on the assumed
increase of tax revenue in a TIF-designated district.
Traffic Safety – Funds used for the installation of traffic signalization.
(Blank) – Funding sources not cited in CIP.
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: BRIDGES
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Des Moines Army Post Rd. Over Frink Creek
Bridge Replacement $635,000 $635,000
Gaming Monies, State, Cash Balances
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Bridge Repair/Rehab $1,300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $350,000 $2,250,000
G.O. Bonds, Cash Balances
Des Moines East Payton Ave. Over Stream Bridge
Replacement $50,000 $300,000 $250,000 $600,000 Gaming
Monies, Cash Balances
Des Moines Evergreen Ave.
Over Easter Lake
Bridge Repair/Rehab $150,000 $250,000 $400,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines Grand Ave. Over Walnut Creek
Bridge Replacement $1,808,185 $1,808,185** Cash Balance
Des Moines Locust St. Over Des Moines River
Bridge Repair/Rehab $200,000 $200,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines Scott Ave. Over Des Moines River
Bridge Repair/Rehab $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
Gaming Monies
Des Moines South Union St.
Over Yeader Creek
Bridge Repair/Rehab $300,000 $450,000 $750,000
G.O. Bonds, Cash Balances
Johnston NW 66th Ave. Kempton Bridge Reconstruction $430,000 $430,000 $430,000 $430,000 $1,720,000
G.O. Bonds, Polk County
Polk County NW Madrid Dr. At Big Creek Bridge Overlay $400,000 $400,000 Local
Polk County NE 62nd Ave. East of NE Berwick Dr. Bridge Overlay $215,000 $215,000 Local
Urbandale Walnut Creek 156th St. Bridge Replacement $222,000 $1,480,000 $1,702,000 G.O. Bonds
TOTAL $4,745,185 $3,360,000 $1,545,000 $1,430,000 $11,080,185
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: TRAILS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Clive City-wide Various Locations
Annual Trail Replacement
Program $240,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $840,000 G.O. Bonds
Clive NN Phase III Greenbelt Trail
West of Alice’s Road to
pedestrian bridge
Trail Extension: Phase 1
$10,000 $605,000 $615,000 G.O. Bonds,
Existing Capital Funds
Johnston Beaver Drive Trail Beaver Dr. Phases 1-3
Construction $684,169 $389,475 $427,950 $1,501,594 G.O. Bonds
Johnston Trail, Summit
Dr. to Highland Oaks
Summit Dr. to Highland Oaks
Trail Maintenance $30,000 $30,000
Park and Trail Imp. Fund 318
Johnston Century Trace Various Locations
Trail Maintenance $65,000 $65,000
Park and Trail Imp. Fund 318
Johnston Westridge District Park
Various Locations
Trail Maintenance $60,000 $60,000
Park and Trail Imp. Fund 318
Norwalk Hwy 28 Sunset Trail Trail Reconstruction $150,000 $150,000 TIF
Norwalk G14 Hwy 28 to 50th St.
Trail Construction $725,000 $725,000 General Fund
Norwalk 50th to County Line Rd.
50th to County Line Rd.
Trail Construction $650,000 $650,000 General Fund
Norwalk
County Line Rd. to G.
Western Bike Trail
County Line Rd. to G.
Western Bike Trail
Trail Construction $180,000 $180,000 General Fund
Urbandale City-wide Various Locations
Trail Improvements $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $300,000 General Fund
Urbandale Trail-Walnut Trace Park
Meredith Dr. to 156th St. Trail Extension $420,000 $420,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale Trail-Waterford Park
156th St. to Waterford Rd.
Trail Construction $628,800 $628,800 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: TRAILS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Urbandale Trail System Walnut Creek Regional Park
Interior Trails Trail Construction $285,600 $285,600 G.O. Bonds
Waukee 6th St. Northview Dr. to University
Ave.
Trail Construction $500,000 $500,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF,
General Funds
West Des Moines Grand Ave. Fuller to RRP Trail
Construction $310,000 $310,000 G.O. Bonds,
Private
West Des Moines Ashworth Rd. Prairie View to
60th St. Trail
Construction $100,000 $290,000 $390,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations
Trails (Sidepath)
Construction $90,000 $90,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines 60th St. Underpass Repairs $40,000 $40,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations Trail
Renovation $215,000 $220,000 $435,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations Trail Signage $35,000 $35,000 G.O. Bonds
Windsor Heights
North of College Dr. to
bridge
North of College Dr. to
bridge
Trail Replacement $25,000 $25,000 GF
TOTAL $2,234,769 $2,559,475 $1,897,950 $1,583,800 $8,275,994
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: INTERSECTIONS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Ankeny SE Corporate Woods & SE Four Mile Dr.
SE Corporate Woods & SE Four Mile Dr. Intersection
Widening $79,700 $520,000 $599,700 G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Des Moines E. 46th St/ Hubbell Ave.
E. 46th St. and Hubbell Ave
Intersection Improvement $100,000 $200,000 $550,000 $850,000
G.O. Bonds, State
Des Moines Euclid Ave.
Euclid Ave/Oxford St.
& Euclid Ave/Cornell St.
Intersection Improvement $550,000 $860,590 $1,410,590 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide UPRR Crossings
Closures Mitigation $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,950,000 Railroad, State
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
RR Crossing Repairs and
Signal Improvements
$50,000 $50,000 $100,000** G.O. Bonds
Johnston MHR & 62nd MHR & 62nd St. Intersection Improvement $300,000 $2,000,000 $2,300,000 TIF
Johnston 54th and 100th 54th and 100th Intersection Improvement $1,000,000 $1,000,000 TIF
Norwalk Beardsley St/ Hwy 28
Beardsley St/ Hwy 28
Intersection Improvements $250,000 $250,000 TIF
Urbandale
I35/80 and Hwy 141/NW
Urbandale /Meredith
I35/80 and Hwy 141/NW
Urbandale /Meredith
Intersection Modifications $1,000,000 $33,900,000 $34,900,000
Private, TIF, IDOT
Urbandale 75th St./ Douglas Ave.
75th St./ Douglas Ave. Turn Lanes $66,000 $590,000 $656,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale 83rd
St./Douglas Ave.
83rd St./ Douglas Ave. Turn Lane $75,000 $75,000 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: INTERSECTIONS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Urbandale 100th St. I35/80 Interchange
Intersection Construction $750,000 $750,000 TIF, IDOT
Waukee Alice’s Rd & University Ave.
Alice’s Rd & University Ave.
Intersection Improvement $2,540,000 $2,540,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
Waukee Warrior Ln & Hickman Rd
Warrior Lane & Hickman Rd
Intersection Improvement $295,000 $295,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
Waukee Warrior Ln & Ashworth Dr.
Warrior Ln & Ashworth Dr.
Intersection Improvement $1,300,000 $1,300,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations Railroad
Crossings $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 RUT
TOTAL $6,646,000 $38,025,590 $2,179,700 $2,155,000 $49,006,290
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: SIDEWALK/STREETSCAPE
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual Sidewalk/Trail Construction
Program Total
$230,000 $270,000 $230,000 $260,000 $990,000 G.O. Bonds
Carlisle City-wide Various Locations
Sidewalk Improvements $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $120,000
Spc Assmt, RUT
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Sidewalks - School and
Priority Routes $100,000 $100,000 $105,000 $110,000 $415,000
Assessments, G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Sidewalk Replacement $550,000 $575,000 $600,000 $625,000 $2,350,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Sidewalk ADA Compliance $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $5,500,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Skywalk System $400,000 $150,000 $155,000 $155,000 $860,000
Tax Increment Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Streetscape Improvements $284,828 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,284,828 G.O. Bonds
Norwalk Brownie Park Connection to Easter Library
Sidewalk Construction $15,000 $15,000 Grant
Norwalk Hwy 28 Along Hwy 28 Streetscape $10,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $130,000 RUT
Urbandale City-wide Various Locations
Sidewalk Construction $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $400,000 Spc Assmt,
Urbandale Hickman Rd
Deer Creek Trail to
Raccoon Valley Trail
New Construction $190,000 $190,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale Douglas Ave./ 70th St.
Douglas Ave./ 70th St.
Streetscape Improvements $225,000 $225,000 G.O. Bonds
Waukee Alice’s Rd/ University Ave
Alice’s Rd/ University Ave Streetscape $500,000 $500,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: SIDEWALK/STREETSCAPE
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Waukee Alice’s Rd/ Hickman Rd
Alice’s Rd/ Hickman Rd Streetscape $500,000 $500,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations
Sidewalk Placement and
Repair Program
$110,000 $120,000 $230,000 RUT
West Des Moines Valley Junction Alleys Redevelopment $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
RUT, Stormwater Utility Fee
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations Median
Renovation $20,000 $10,000 $30,000 General
Funds, Capital Improvements
Windsor Heights 73rd St. Buffalo Rd. to
Center St. Sidewalk
Maintenance $500,000 $500,000 TIF/GF
Windsor Heights 63rd St. 63rd St. north to
College Dr. Sidewalk
Maintenance $285,000 $285,000 G.O. Bonds,
SOB, GF
Windsor Heights Hickman Rd. Hickman Rd. Streetscape $525,000 $525,000 TIF/GF
TOTAL $3,334,828 $5,110,000 $5,260,000 $4,345,000 $18,049,828
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Altoona Prairie Meadows Dr.
Prairie Meadows Dr. &
8th St. SW
Update Traffic Controls $50,000 $50,000 G.O. Bonds
Altoona 17th Ave SW Willowbrook Elementary
Replace School Reduced Speed
Indicators $10,000 $10,000 RUT
Altoona City-wide Various Locations
Upgrade Signalized
Intersection Detectors to
Cameras
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $90,000 G.O. Bonds
Altoona City-wide Various Locations
Flashing Yellow Traffic Control
Update $100,000 $100,000 G.O. Bonds
Altoona 5th Ave SW 5th Ave SW Intersection
Communication Improvements
$50,000 $50,000 G.O. Bonds
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual Traffic Signal
Improvements $280,000 $315,000 $275,000 $275,000 $1,145,000
Capital Project Cash
Balances, G.O. Bonds
Carlisle City-wide Various Locations
Traffic Signal Convert to LED $15,000 $15,000 Enterprise
Clive City-wide Various Locations
Annual Traffic Improvement &
Safety $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,200,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Traffic Control Neighborhood
Program $360,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $465,000**
G.O. Bonds, State
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Traffic Median Island
Replacement $80,000 $80,000 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Traffic Signals, Channelization,
and School Crossings
$1,150,000 $440,000 $460,000 $465,000 $2,515,000** Cash Balance, G.O. Bonds,
State
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Traffic Signal LED
Replacement $20,000 $20,000 $30,000 $20,000 $90,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Location
Traffic Sign Inventory $470,000 $60,000 $20,000 $25,000 $575,000 G.O. Bonds
Polk County NW 26th St. At Hwy 415 Traffic Safety $600,000 $600,000 Traffic Safety,
Other
Polk County NE 56th St. NE 78th Ave. Traffic Safety $400,000 $400,000 Traffic Safety
Polk County NE 56th St. NE 62nd Ave. Traffic Safety $400,000 $400,000 Traffic Safety
Polk County NE Oak Hill Dr. NE 56th St. Traffic Safety $180,000 $180,000 Other
Polk County NW 142nd Ave NW 58th St. Traffic Safety $500,000 $500,000 Traffic Safety
Norwalk Chatham Intersection Traffic Signal $350,000 $350,000 TIF
Norwalk Echo Valley Drive Intersection Traffic Signal $350,000 $350,000 TIF
Norwalk Echo Drive Along Echo Drive Street Lights $16,572 $16,572 TIF
Norwalk Colonial Parkway
Along Colonial Pkwy Street Lights $38,880 $38,880 TIF
Urbandale Douglas Parkway
Pilot Truck Stop Traffic Signal $160,000 $160,000 Spc Assmt, TIF
Urbandale Hickman Rd Deerfield Retirement Traffic Signal $140,000 $140,000 Private
Urbandale Meredith Dr. 91st St. and 94th St. Traffic Signal $180,000 $180,000 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local Funding
Urbandale 75th
St./Douglas Ave.
75th St./Douglas
Ave. Traffic Signal $140,000 $140,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale 128th St./ Aurora Ave.
128th St./Aurora Ave. Traffic Signal $145,000 $145,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale 128th St./ Plum Dr.
128th St./ Plum Dr. Traffic Signal $15,000 $120,000 $135,000 Private
Urbandale 156th
St./Douglas Pkwy
156th St./Douglas
Pkwy Traffic Signal $155,000 $155,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale 156th St./ Meredith Dr.
156th St./Meredith
Dr. Traffic Signal $15,000 $140,000 $155,000 G.O. Bonds
Waukee Dartmoor Dr./ Hickman Rd.
Dartmoor Dr./ Hickman Rd. Traffic Signal $180,000 $180,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations Traffic Signal Maintenance $380,000 $190,000 $570,000 RUT
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Location Traffic Signals $200,000 $200,000 RUT
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations
Durable Pavement Markings
$70,000 $80,000 $150,000 RUT
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations
New Street Light
Installation $70,000 $75,000 $145,000 RUT
TOTAL $4,415,452 $3,265,000 $2,560,000 $1,435,000 $11,675,452
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Altoona 8th St SW 8th St. SW Bypass to
Venbury Dr. Road and Joint Repair $125,000 $125,000 $175,000 $250,000 $675,000 G.O. Bonds
Altoona City-wide Various Locations Street Resurfacing $50,000 $50,000 $60,000 $60,000 $220,000 RUT
Altoona City-wide Various Locations
Street Repair Annual Project $150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $60,000 $410,000
RUT, G.O. Bonds
Ankeny SW Des Moines
St./Pkwy
SW Prairie Trail Pkwy to SW Ordnance
Rd.
Extension $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $2,800,000 $5,800,000 G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual PCC Street Patching Program $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 G.O. Bonds
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual Asphalt St. Resurfacing Program $450,000 $465,000 $480,000 $450,000 $1,845,000 G.O. Bonds
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual Pavement Preservation Program $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $600,000 G.O. Bonds
Ankeny City-wide Various Locations
Annual St. Replacement Program $450,000 $350,000 $400,000 $375,000 $1,575,000 G.O. Bonds
Ankeny SE Creekview Dr.
E 1st St. To SE Magazine
Rd. Paving $300,000 $1,500,000 $1,800,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny Prairie Trail District
Various Locations
Utilities & Paving of Streets $1,200,000 $1,500,000 $2,700,000
G.O. Bonds TIF Abated
Ankeny SW Vintage Pkwy
SW College Avenue to SW Irvinedale Dr.
Extension and Reconstruction $1,950,000 $1,950,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny SW Plaza Parkway
SW White Birch to SW College Ave
Extension $950,000 $950,000 G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Ankeny SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
to SW Irvinedale
Extension/New Construction $1,200,000 $2,800,000 $4,000,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny SW White Birch Drive
SW White Birch Dr. to SW Plaza
Parkway N.
Extension $1,200,000 $1,200,000 G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny SW College Avenue
S of SW Prairie Trail
Pkwy Extension $450,000 $450,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF Abated
Ankeny NE Trilein Dr NE Elementary School Widening/Turn Lane $75,000 $75,000 G.O. Bonds
Carlisle Lindhardt Park Within Park Construction of New Entrance $160,000 $160,000 G.O. Bonds
Carlisle Lindhardt Park E&W Parking
Lots Within Park Overlay/Paving $140,000 $140,000 G.O. Bonds
Carlisle School St. Lindhardt to R/R Reconstruction $800,000 $800,000 G.O. Bonds
Carlisle 8th St/Cole St./ Ash St.
8th St/Cole St./ Ash St. Reconstruction $704,468 $704,468
Assessments, G.O. Bonds
Carlisle Ash St. Ash St. Ash Street Project $200,000 $200,000 G.O. Bonds
Clive City-wide Various Locations
Annual Pavement Rehabilitation $44,000 $490,000 $683,900 $1,217,900
Gas/Electric Franchise Fee
Clive NW 100th Place/NW 103rd St.
NW 100th Place/NW
103rd St. and Clark
St./Lincoln Ave.
Pavement Rehabilitation $695,000 $535,000 $374,000 $1,604,000
Storm Water Utility,
Gas/Electric Franchise
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Asphaltic Paving Restoration Program $1,115,000 $1,050,000 $1,075,000 1,110,000 4,350,000
G.O. Bonds, Tax Increment
Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Concrete Curb Replacement Program $675,000 $685,000 $690,000 $725,000 $2,775,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Concrete Paving Restoration Program $700,000 $725,000 $755,000 $780,000 $2,960,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines Easton Blvd E 34th St. to Four Mile
Creek Bridge Construct Curb $100,000 $100,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines Indianola Ave. E. Army Post Rd to Hwy 69 Widening $250,000 $250,000 $500,000** G.O. Bonds
Des Moines McKinley Ave. Fleur Dr. to E. Indianola Ave. Widening $100,000 $1,100,000 $1,300,000 $200,000 $2,700,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines Merle Hay Rd. Boston Ave. to Douglas Ave. Widening $200,000 $500,000 $700,000
G.O. Bonds, State
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Neighborhood Infrastructure Rehab
Program $1,375,000 $1,190,000 $1,235,000 $1,330,000 $5,130,000** G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
PCC Pavement Replacement Program $225,000 $225,000 $450,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Rehab and Preservation of Major
Roadways $272,744 $272,744** G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Residential Paving Program $100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,025,000 $3,125,000
Assessment, G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide Various Locations
Special City-wide St. Improvements $2,685,000 $2,685,000 $2,685,000 $2,685,000 $10,740,000
Gaming Monies
Des Moines 31st St. I-235 to University Ave. Widening $200,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Des Moines Walnut St. Walnut St. Transit Mall Repair/Rehab $1,150,000 $2,500,000 $500,000 $4,150,000
Private, Tax Increment
Bonds
Des Moines University Ave. 6th Ave. to 10th St. Widening $200,000 $200,000 $400,000** G.O. Bonds
Des Moines City-wide City Cemetery, Park and Open Space System
Road, Sidewalk, and Utility Improvements $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $400,000 $1,100,000 G.O. Bonds
Des Moines 5th and Walnut Parking Garage
Demo/Construction: Intermodal Surface
Lot $750,000 $750,000 Cash Balance
Des Moines City-wide City Parking Facilities
Rehab/Repair Program $250,000 $1,600,000 $1,500,000 $1,250,000 $4,600,000
Parking Fund, Parking Bonds
Des Moines City-wide City Parking System
Surface Parking Program Expansion $775,000 $775,000 Sale of Land
Johnston NW 62nd St. 103rd to City Limits Construction $1,500,000 $1,500,000 TIF
Johnston NW 100th NW 62nd – NW 70th
Design/ Construction $962,000 $4,328,000 $5,290,000 G.O. Bonds
Johnston NW Beaver Dr. Johnston Dr. to NW 62nd
Ave. Construction $4,300,000 $4,300,000 TIF
Johnston 70th Ave 86th St. to 107th St. Design/Reconstruction $600,000 $6,800,000 $7,400,000 G. O. Bonds
Johnston Merle Hay Rd. Areas E of
MHR/55th Ave. to 62nd Ave.
Phases 1-3 Infrastructure Improvements
$1,970,000 $1,970,000 $1,990,000 $5,930,000 G. O. Bonds
Johnston 54th Ave 88th St to 100th St Reconstruction $3,000,000 $3,000,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
Norwalk County Line Rd.
County Line Rd. Seal Coat $17,000 $17,000 TIF
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Norwalk Knoll Dr. Entire distance Street Overlay $65,000 $65,000 General
Fund/RUT
Norwalk City-wide Roads to be overlaid Street Overlay $150,000 $150,000
General Fund/RUT
Norwalk Holly Dr. Knoll Dr. to Shady Lane
Dr. Reconstruction $918,836 $918,836 Bond
Norwalk Lexington Dr. Billy O. Phillips Park
Parking Lot Construction $50,000 $50,000 TIF
Norwalk Wright Rd McAninch
Sports Complex
Parking Lot Design/Construction $90,000 $90,000 TIF
Norwalk Wakonda Dr. Lakewood Dr. to Maplecrest
Dr. Reconstruction $1,326,143 $1,326,143 Bond
Norwalk Wakonda Dr. Maplecrest Dr. to Hwy 28 Reconstruction $740,632 $740,632 Bond
Norwalk Colonial Circle Colonial Circle Construction $334,000 $334,000 TIF
Norwalk Lakewood Dr. Candlewick Dr to Oakwood Dr Reconstruction $1,272,767 $1,272,767 Bond
Polk County NW 82nd
Ave/NW 121st St.
NW 128th St. to Hwy 141 Resurfacing $452,000 $452,000
Local, Grimes Share
Polk County NE 80th St. NE 46th Ave to NE 78th Ave Resurfacing $680,000 $680,000
Local, Altoona Bond Share
Polk County NE 62nd Ave NE 88th St. to NE 112th St. Resurfacing $495,000 $495,000
Local, Mitchellville
Share
Polk County SE 9th Ave SE 72nd St. to SE 80th St. Resurfacing $167,000 $167,000 Local
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Polk County SE 32nd Ave. SE 78th St. to SE 104th St. Resurfacing $536,000 $536,000 Local
Polk County NW Lower Beaver Rd.
NW Beaver Dr. to Des Moines
City Limits Resurfacing $94,000 $94,000
Local, Des Moines
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Polk County NE 60th Ave. NE 14th St. to NW 6th Dr. Resurfacing $248,000 $248,000 Local
Polk County NW 26th St. N. of I-35/80 to NW 66th Ave Resurfacing $342,000 $342,000 Local
Polk County NE 70th Ave NE 80th St. to NE 112th St. Resurfacing $776,000 $776,000 Local, Other
Polk County NW 86th St/NW 142nd Ave
Big Creek Entrance. To NW 58th St.
Resurfacing $425,000 $425,000 Local
Polk County NW 26th St NW 84th Ave to NW Polk City
Dr. Resurfacing $87,000 $87,000 Local
Polk County NE 62nd Dr./NE 88th St.
NE 80th St to NE 54th Ave Resurfacing $340,000 $340,000 Local
Polk County NE 120th St. NE 70th Ave to I-80 Resurfacing $86,000 $86,000
Local, Jasper County
Polk County NE 120th St. NE 58th Ave to NE 54th Ave Resurfacing $86,000 $86,000
Local, Jasper County
Polk County Saylor
Township Area Roads
S. of I-35/80 Resurfacing $1,553,000 $1,553,000 Local,
Des Moines
Polk County NE 46th St.
NE 62nd Ave/ NE 78th
Ave/Dead End St.
Resurfacing $340,000 $128,000 $468,000 Local
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
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Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
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Polk County NE 3rd St. NE 60th Ave to NE 42nd Ave. Resurfacing $403,000 $403,000 Local
Polk County NE 126th Ave/ NE Yoder Dr./ NE 134th Ave
Elkhart C.L. to NE 112th St. Resurfacing $1,408,000 $1,408,000
Farm to Market
Polk County NE Rising Sun NE 64th St. to NE 70th St. Resurfacing $184,000 $184,000
Local, Pleasant Hill
Polk County NE 38th St. NE 126th Ave to NE 150th
Ave Resurfacing $515,000 $515,000 Local
Polk County NW 44th St. Hwy 415 to NW 118th Ave Resurfacing $343,000 $343,000 Local
Polk County NE 88th St. Hwy 65 to NE 94th Ave Resurfacing $170,000 $170,000 Local
Polk County NW 6th Dr. NW 72nd Ave to NW 16th St. Resurfacing $119,000 $119,000 Local
Polk County NE 40th Ave/ NE Devoite Dr.
NE 96th St. to NE 108th St. Resurfacing $260,000 $260,000 Local
Polk County NE 38th Ave NE 80th St to NE 96th St Resurfacing $340,000 $340,000 Local
Polk County NE 23rd Ave NE 112th St. to NE 120th St. Resurfacing $155,000 $155,000 Local
Polk County NE 96th St. NE 46th Ave to NE 78th Ave Resurfacing $680,000 $680,000 Local
Polk County NE 58th Ave NE 14th St to NE 22nd St Resurfacing $172,000 $172,000 Local
Polk County NE 108th St. Hwy 163 to NE 46th Ave Resurfacing $510,000 $510,000 Local
Polk County NE 27th Ave/ NE 88th St.
Hwy 163 to NE 96th St Resurfacing $401,000 $401,000 Local
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
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Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
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Polk County NW 44th St. NW 142nd Ave to NW 166th
Ave Resurfacing $510,000 $510,000 Local
Polk County Iowa Fund Roads
S. of NE 54th Ave Resurfacing $468,000 $468,000 Local
Urbandale 101st St/ Meredith Dr.
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Complex
Parking Lot Construction $675,000 $675,000
G.O. Bonds, Private
Urbandale Walker Johnston Park Parking Lot Parking Lot Expansion $40,000 $40,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale Aurora Ave
Walnut Creek Regional Park
Roadway System
Road Construction $392,500 $392,500 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale City-wide Various Locations
Annual Street Rehabilitation
Program $529,800 $858,600 $888,700 $920,000 $3,197,100
G.O. Bonds, RUT
Urbandale Meredith Dr. 128th St. to 142nd St. Widening $4,237,900 $4,237,900
G.O. Bonds, Spc Assmt,
Grimes
Urbandale Meredith Dr. 170th St. to 184th St. Resurfacing $500,000 $500,000
Capital Project Funds, Clive
Urbandale Northpark Dr. 86th St. to 100th St. Widening $1,125,000 $1,125,000 TIF
Urbandale NW Urbandale Dr.
I35/80 to Meredith Dr.
Reconstruction/Widen Intersection $2,340,000 $2,340,000 IDOT, TIF
Urbandale NW 54th Ave.
1/2 mile east of 100th St. to 1/3 mile west of 100th St.
New Construction $731,000 $1,150,600 $1,881,600
TIF, Spc Assmt, Grimes,
Johnston
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Urbandale 142nd St. Hickman Rd.
to Walnut Creek Bridge
Widening $1,370,000 $1,370,000 G.O. Bonds
Urbandale 156th St. Meredith Dr. to Waterford Rd. New Construction $350,000 $3,837,900 $4,187,900
G.O. Bonds Spc Assmt
Waukee University Ave 6th St. to Waukee PW Paving $500,000 $500,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
Waukee Warrior Ln Ashworth Dr. to Hickman Rd Widening $1,850,000 $1,850,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
Waukee Corene Acres Various Locations Resurfacing $300,000 $370,000 $425,000 $1,095,000
G.O. Bonds, TIF
West Des Moines City-wide Various
Locations
Pavement Rehabilitation
Program $3,100,000 $3,200,000 $3,300,000 $3,400,000 $13,000,000
RUT, G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines City-wide Various City
Parking Lots Parking Lot Repairs $320,000 $330,000 $650,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines City-Wide Various
Locations
N’hood Improvement Program – Streets &
Curbs $35,000 $40,000 $75,000 RUT
West Des Moines S 39th St. North of EP
True Street Improvements $150,000 $1,350,000 $1,500,000 RUT
West Des Moines 105th St South to MCP
Interchange Construction and Rest
Area Removal $5,800,000 $4,200,000 $10,000,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines Grand Ave. Raccoon River
Park Construction of New
Entrance $40,000 $40,000 G.O. Bonds
West Des Moines VV & HP Parks VV & HP
Parks Parking Lot Renovation $45,000 $45,000 G.O. Bonds
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*City-wide projects may not have specific termini and/or funding. ** Project may include federal funding outside of FY 14-17.
Transportation Capital Improvement Program: ROADS/PARKING LOTS
Funding By Fiscal Year
Jurisdiction Street or
Route Termini Type of Work 2014 2015 2016 2017
2014-2017 Total
Source of Local
Funding
Windsor Heights Sunrise Blvd. 73rd St. to 70th
St. Resurfacing $75,000 $75,000 RUT/GF
Windsor Heights
64th St./Franklin
Ave.
Northwest Dr. to Lincoln
Ave/64th St to dead end
Resurfacing $100,000 $100,000 RUT/GF
Windsor Heights
Sunset Terrace
73rd St. to 68th St. Resurfacing $125,000 $125,000 RUT/GF
Windsor Heights 68th St.
University Ave. to Washington
Ave. Resurfacing $300,000 $300,000 RUT/GF
Windsor Heights 73rd St.
Whilshire Blvd. to Hickman
Rd. Street Reconstruction $485,000 $485,000 Grant/GF
Windsor Heights 68th St. Timmons to
Hickman Rd. Street Reconstruction $300,000 $300,000 RUT/GF
Windsor Heights
University Blvd.
West to 73rd St. Street Reconstruction $125,000 $125,000 Grant/TIF
TOTAL $42,132,768 $57,069,823 $43,499,232 $31,421,667 $174,123,490
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Table of Contents 1| Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 2
2| Background ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ..................................................................... 3
2.2 Congestion Management Process ...................................................................................................... 4
3| Congestion Management Objectives .................................................................................................... 5
3.1 HY 2035 MTP Vision Statement: ........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 HY 2035 MTP Objectives: ................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 CMP Objectives: ................................................................................................................................. 6
4| System Definition .................................................................................................................................. 6
5| Developing and Using Performance Measures ..................................................................................... 7
5.1 CMP Performance Measures: ............................................................................................................. 7
6| Performance Monitoring Plan .............................................................................................................. 7
7| Identification and Evaluation Strategies ............................................................................................... 9
7.1 Operational Management Strategies ................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Capital Intensive Strategies .............................................................................................................. 10
8| Implementation and Management ..................................................................................................... 11
9| Strategy Effectiveness ......................................................................................................................... 11
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1| Executive Summary
The Congestion Management Process (CMP) provides the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) and its members with information and guidance on operation of the transportation
network. Fortunately in the MPO area congestion is not a major issue at the present time. The
objective of this document is to stay ahead of any potential problems with the network so that the
system continues to operate effectively.
There are 12 primary objectives contained in this document that will assist the MPO in maintaining an
efficient and effective transportation network. These 12 objectives are directly linked to goals in the
2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The MTP contains goals that are very long term. The
CMP offers shorter term objectives that the MPO can measure more often to determine if current
strategies are working and adjust accordingly without compromising the MTP.
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2| Background
2.1 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization The MPO acts as the formal transportation body for the greater Des Moines metropolitan area (see
Figure 1 below). The MPO exceeds the population threshold of 200,000 qualifying the area as a
Transportation Management Area (TMA). The MPO is committed to implementing a comprehensive,
coordinated, and continuing multimodal transportation planning process for the greater Des Moines
metropolitan area.
The MPO provides a regional forum to ensure coordination between local, state, and federal agencies in
regard to planning issues and to prepare transportation plans and programs. The MPO develops both
long and short-range multimodal transportation plans, selects and approves projects for federal funding
based upon regional priorities, and develops methods to reduce traffic congestion.
The MPO structure is comprised of three committees: the Executive Committee, the Transportation
Technical Committee (TTC), and the MPO, which functions as the policy committee (see Figure 2 below).
The TTC is comprised primarily of technical staff members, including planners, engineers, and city
administrators, representing member governments and participating agencies. The MPO includes
elected officials, such as county supervisors, mayors, and city council members, and city managers. The
MPO elects officers and at-large representatives to form the Executive Committee. MPO staff supports
these three committees.
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1 •Development of Congestion Management Objectives
2 •Identification of an Area of Application
3 •Defining the System or Network of Interest
4 •Development of Performance Measures
5 •Institution of a System Performance Monitoring Plan
6 •Identification and Evaluation of Strategies
7 •Implementation of Selected Strategies and Management of Transportation System
8 •Monitoring Strategy Effectiveness
2.2 Congestion Management Process The Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a systematic approach, collaboratively developed and
implemented throughout a metropolitan region that provides for the safe and effective management
and operation of new and existing transportation facilities through the use of demand reduction and
operational management strategies. The CMP is required to be developed and implemented as an
integral part of the metropolitan planning process in TMA. The CMP is a multi-step process that
typically includes:
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3| Congestion Management Objectives
The MPO’s Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP) identifies a vision, goals,
and objectives for the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The vision, goals, and objectives establish the
framework for achieving the desired transportation system.
Mobility is often closely tied to travel times and congestion, and is commonly defined as the ease in
which a user is able to make a trip. The HY 2035 MTP identified a number of goals and objectives to
maintain and/or improve the performance and/or mobility of the transportation system through
efficient congestion management. In order to accomplish these goals and objectives the CMP provides
additional analytical methods to monitor and evaluate system performance in dealing with congestion.
3.1 HY 2035 MTP Vision Statement:
“Preserve and promote the quality of life and the economic vitality of the greater Des Moines
metropolitan area by providing an accessible, integrated, efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible
multimodal transportation system that supports balanced growth by encouraging economic
development in all areas of the metropolitan region.”
3.2 HY 2035 MTP Goals:
*Goals 2, 3, and 4 contain objectives that impact the CMP
Maintain and improve the regional transportation system
Improve the accessibility, connectivity, and mobility of the transportation system, for people of freight, for all modes of transportation in and through the region
Maintain quality performance of the regional transportation system through efficient congestion management and operations techniques
Improve the safety and security of the regional transportation system for all users
Preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and human environment
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3.3 HY 2035 MTP Objectives:
Objectives from the HY 2035 MTP that impact the CMP include: Objectives 2.1 through 2.11, 3.1 through
3.3, and 4.1 through 4.6.
3.4 CMP Objectives: The following objectives are derived from the MTP and are specific to the CMP.
Re-Occurring Congestion – Peak Hours
A.1 Autos: Achieve level of service “D” system wide during peak hours. A.2 Public Transportation: Increase ridership by 10% by 2022. A.3 Personal Transportation: Increase the number of bicycle/pedestrian trips by 2% by
2022.
Re-Occurring Congestion – Non Peak Hours
B.1 Autos: Achieve level of service “B” during non-peak hours. B.2 Public Transportation: Increase the hours of operation on fixed routes by 10% by
2022. B.3 Personal Transportation: Expand bicycle/pedestrian facilities by 10% by 2022.
Non Re-Occurring Congestion
C.1 Traffic incidents: Decrease incident clearance times by 10% by 2017. C.2 TDM-10: Increase carpooling by 10% by 2017. C.3 Work Zones: Utilize Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) network for all
construction projects with peak hour impacts by 2017. C.4 Weather: Utilize ITS to relay National Weather Service updates that will have
potential traffic impacts by 2017. C.5 Special Events: Develop alternative routes for through traffic near special events and
utilize ITS to assist in diverting traffic by 2017. C.6 Freight: Decrease identified impedances for freight by 10% by 2022.
4| System Definition
The Des Moines Area MPO’s CMP system includes two entities. One entity is the MPA’s Principal
Arterial System as defined by the MPO’s Federal Functional Classification System (FFCS). The FFCS
establishes a classification hierarchy among streets and highways in the MPA. Interstate Highways and
Principal Arterials are situated atop the hierarchy, and tend to carry the major portion of trips and serve
the major centers of activity. The roadway network is depicted in Figure 1.
The other entity of the CMP system includes the area’s transit system operated by the Des Moines Area
Regional Transit Authority (DART). DART serves 19 area communities in and around Polk County with
varying levels of service. Service includes local routes, express routes, shuttles and on-call service.
DART plans to add Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the near future through the implementation of the DART
Forward 2035 Transit Services Plan.
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5| Developing and Using Performance Measures
5.1 CMP Performance Measures:
Accessibility Measures
Delay (intersection)
Freight Measures
Incident Clearance Times
Land Use Measures
Level of Service (volume/capacity)
Multimodal Measures
Speeds (freeways via TMC)
Transit System Measures
Travel Times (arterial corridors via travel time survey)
Variability/Reliability
Volume to Capacity Measures
*Items in bold are currently utilized by the MPO
Performance measures allow the MPO to define, measure, and communicate levels of congestion based
on both spatial and time oriented criteria. Many of the measures are segment-or site-specific, such as
level of service, and intersection delay. Congested roadways were mapped in the HY 2035 MTP using
this type of data.
6| Performance Monitoring Plan
The MPO will monitor system performance through various means.
Travel Time Survey
The MPO annually performs a travel time survey to gauge the level of congestion, in terms of delay or
reduction in free flow travel speeds, on the Principal Arterial System. The MPO performs the Travel
Time Survey (TTS) by utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to actively survey a designated
corridor. The recorded GPS data is analyzed and summarized into an annual report. The annual report
documents the findings and compares the survey’s results to historic survey results to gauge changes in
travel speeds. The TTS is conducted on an annual basis in the fall.
Vehicle Occupancy Survey
The MPO annually performs a Vehicle Occupancy Survey (VOS) to assist in evaluating both the number
of people per vehicle and the percentage of people utilizing various modes of transportation. This data
is collected manually by Des Moines Area MPO staff at various pre-determined key areas throughout the
area. The annual report documents the findings and compares the survey’s results to historic survey
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Traffic Management Center
The MPO summarizes and analyzes traffic data from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT)
Traffic Management Center (TMC) on a quarterly basis. The Iowa DOT’s TMC monitors the Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure. This ITS infrastructure is comprised of a series of cameras,
sensors, and digital message signs. The data is processed and relayed to a website, www.iowa511.org.
The TMC collects traffic data from the numerous sensors along the freeway system, and includes traffic
speeds and volumes. The data is summarized into 15-minute intervals at each sensor location.
Travel Demand Modeling
The Travel Demand Model (TDM) is operated and maintained by the MPO on an ongoing basis. The
TDM is utilized to provide data related to volume and capacity of the transportation network. The TDM
undergoes periodic reviews to ensure that the data collected is the most accurate and up to date data
available.
Traffic Counts
Each jurisdiction in the MPO boundary conducts traffic counts on an independent basis. There is a need
in the region to engage in a more coordinated effort with traffic counts and other related data, such as
traffic signal timing that have significant impacts on the regional traffic patterns.
DART Ridership
DART ridership is compiled and reported to the MPO each spring. The MPO uses this data in the TDM as
well as reporting the data to the various committee’s each month to obtain feedback on potential
improvements to the transit system.
Trail Counters
The MPO provides and maintains a set of trail counters and a software program that analyzes the data
collected by the counters. Currently the program analyzes trail data at specific locations upon the
request of MPO member jurisdictions. The MPO is developing the methodology for a region wide
survey of trail data to be implemented in the near future. Data is collected on a monthly basis
throughout the year.
The Des Moines Area MPO staff summarizes all of the above data and identifies areas of concern as well
as areas that are performing well. This information is compiled in an annual report each spring.
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7| Identification and Evaluation Strategies
Data collected in the monitoring phase of the congestion management process will be evaluated. The
evaluation process for this data will utilize the strategies described in this section on a case by case
basis.
7.1 Operational Management Strategies
Traffic Operational Improvements
Traffic Operational Improvements, which include improvements in traffic signalization, channelization,
and highway geometrics, have been used extensively by MPO member governments, especially at
intersections. Such projects can provide significant congestion-related benefits with only small
investments in time, money, and labor. The MPO established a category in its Surface Transportation
Program (STP) project ranking criteria for Minor Construction, which includes Traffic Operational
Improvements. Each year the MPO spends between 5 percent and 15 percent of its annual STP
allocation for minor construction projects. Additionally, MPO member governments have often
constructed Traffic Operational Improvements projects without the assistance of Federal funding
sources.
Access Management
Access management principles, which typically involve standards for driveway spacing and median
openings, have customarily been incorporated into the design for construction of new streets and
highways and improvements to existing streets. In 2004, the Center for Transportation Research and
Education (CTRE) at Iowa State University completed the Development of the Des Moines Access
Management Plan, which provided recommendations for possible improvements and best access
management practices. The results of this study were shared with MPO member governments and
agencies. Iowa DOT and MPO member governments created an access management agreement along
U.S. Highway 6 (Hickman Road) to limit access along the corridor. Similar access management
agreements have been reviewed for other corridors in the MPA.
Incident Management
Incident management includes various activities that help mitigate non-recurring congestion, such as
rapid detection and response to accidents and stalled vehicles, provision of congestion-related
information to drivers, management of construction and maintenance activities, and management of
traffic for special events. In conjunction with the widening of I-235, the Iowa DOT implemented a
freeway incident management system that includes a traffic management center (TMC), variable
message signs, a Highway Advisory Radio station, a Highway Helper program, and video and
communications equipment. The MPO’s Transportation Management Advisory Committee (TMAC), a
multi-disciplinary inter-agency group, provides coordination for the deployment and operation of the
region’s incident management plans and programs.
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Intelligent Transportation System
ITS programs provide user services such as travel planning, traveler information, emergency
management, and advanced vehicle control. Many of the activities associated with ITS also may fall into
the Incident Management and Traffic Operational Improvements categories of the MTP. A Regional ITS
Architecture was developed and the necessary infrastructure was put into place, prior to the
reconstruction and widening of I-235. Currently, the Iowa DOT maintains an interactive traveler
information website, where users can find updated information about traffic conditions on major travel
corridors in the region. The TMAC provides coordination for the deployment and operation of the
MPA’s ITS programs. In 2006, the MPO programmed STP funds to assist in funding the Iowa DOT’s TMC.
7.2 Capital Intensive Strategies
Lane Additions
Objective 3.2 of the MTP states that prior to consideration of capital improvements to alleviate
congestion the MPO will consider the utilization of ITS and other operation improvements. However;
when alternative methods are not feasible, adding through travel lanes has continued to be a
widespread practice in the MPA for alleviating congestion and encouraging economic development.
Transit Capital Improvements
Transit capital improvements in the MPA mainly consist of the replacement of older buses in the DART
fleet and procurement of additional buses for expanded DART services. Few, if any, roadway projects
have been constructed with the intent of minimizing the impact of vehicle congestion for buses. No
rapid transit services currently operate in the MPA. However, DART currently is studying the feasibility
of BRT as part of the DART Forward 2035 Plan and is constructing a multimodal transit hub in the Des
Moines CBD. As noted in Chapter 5 of the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the MPO did
commission a commuter rail feasibility study in 1999, which concluded the service was technically
feasible, but economically impractical at that time.
Complete Streets
Ensuring that lane addition/widening projects consider integrating Complete Street practices in the
design process can assist in congestion mitigation through providing additional opportunity for users to
choose alternative modes of transportation.
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8| Implementation and Management
Objectives in the CMP work in conjunction with the MTP to provide direction for future projects. Each
of the objectives is tied to an issue of critical concern for the Des Moines region and addressing these
issues is a priority. As part of the MTP update, being done as part of The Tomorrow Plan project, the
goals and objectives of this document shall be integrated.
Management of the CMP is the responsibility of MPO staff while implementation will be done through
the member entities.
9| Strategy Effectiveness
Objectives contained in the CMP all contain measurable criteria using data that is readily available.
Utilizing readily available data reduces costs and maintains a level of familiarity for the purposes of
continuity and stakeholder understanding. Each objective also includes a timeline as the CMP is
considered a living document that will be updated periodically as necessary.
The monitoring process would include MPO staff producing an annual report on the status of the
objectives in addition to the periodic updates of the document to add, remove or modify objectives on
an as needed basis. The annual report will be presented to and evaluated by the MPO boards, local
technical experts, and will be available to the general public on the MPO website.
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The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has prepared this report with
partial funding from the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and in part through local
matching funds provided by the MPO member governments. These contents are the
responsibility of the MPO. United States Government and its agencies assume no liability for
the contents of this report or for the use of its contents.
© 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
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