ECIA A Regional Response to Local Needs CHANDRA RAVADA Director of Transportation Introducing Long Range Transportation Plan

Why are we here Overview of DMATS planning requirements Purpose of LRTP How does the LRTP fit with other planning documents Existing Process & Practice Suggested Improvements Sample project

Purpose of the work session 2036 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) due August, 2011 The workshop will include discussions on the following aspects: How will we accommodate different modes of transportation within project? How will we address safety and security within each project? How do we address livability and sustainability concepts within each project?

Purpose of the Work Session How do we address Smart City Initiatives within each project? How do we address quality of life and air quality within each project? What type of public education projects are needed in the region? How can we accommodate Transit Oriented Development (TOD) within future transportation projects? How will we accommodate transportation for future development?

Introducing DMATS City of Asbury, City of Peosta, City of Dubuque, City of Centralia, City of East Dubuque, Dubuque County, Jo Daviess County & Grant County Population – 77,018 Area – Sq Miles Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Oversee the process for planning Development of the multimodal transportation system using Federal funds Requirement of receiving federal funds for transportation improvements for all areas over 50,000 population since 1962 Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) has been the MPO for the three state Dubuque region since 1965

DMATS ROLE 1.Sets goals for the development of all parts of the transportation system (roads, trails, transit, rail, river transportation and air). 2. Identifies transportation improvements that are needed in the region. 3. Coordinates the activities of local, regional, state and federal agencies to develop transportation improvements. 4. Forum to allow local, regional, state and federal agencies to discuss transportation issues and plans.

How does DMATS Function DMATS staff work on projects like SW Arterial, US 20 Mississippi river bridge, US 20 improvements, East-West Corridor Study, Intermodal Facility, Clean Air projects, Safety projects, Transit study, Trail projects and Amtrak Rail etc. DMATS gets $1.6 Million of Federal Funds every year. As of now all of our funds are committed to the number one priority project, the S.W Arterial.

AWARENESS AND COORDINATION

OVERVIEW OF THE CEDS  Continuous broad based planning process tackling the economic development issues of the region  Promotes economic development and opportunity  Fosters effective transportation access  Enhances the environment – future sustainability  Balances resources through sound management and development

CEDS Continued  Examines external trends and forces  Examines where are we now….where do we want to be…  Identifies resources to get there  Updated annually with a complete rewrite every five years  Projects seeking EDA funds must be identified in CEDS

CEDS Five Year Goals Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region –Promote the improvement of highway, rail, airport, and river transportation –Improve infrastructure and maximize existing resources Create a Skilled, Highly Educated, Permanent, Full-Time Workforce for Business and Industry Facilitate the Improvement and Maintenance of the Housing Stock and Housing Supply in the Region Promote Improvement of Basic Public Works Facilities and Community Services which Improve the Public’s Health, Safety, and Living Conditions Promote and encourage sustainability throughout the region

Over View of Long Range Transportation Plan Vision for the next 30 years Project requiring federal funds should be listed in this document Identifies transportation facilities of all types and encourages integration of the systems Provides financial analysis Assess capital investment Updated every five years or can be amended as required

Future of the Long Range Transportation Plan Creating a model for other LRTP Getting ahead of the curve in the planning process Gearing up for the requirements of the new transportation bill Addressing the evolving requirements for coordination and cooperation between agencies Eliminating the silos

Existing Process & Practice

What we are doing right Workforce Transportation Housing Economic Development Economic Development Consumer Needs Job locations Housing Locations Transit Future Growth Sustainability Land Use Transportation Job Location Mode of Transportation Consumer Needs Housing Authority Housing Authority Corridor Safety ITS Security Safety Groups Transportation Training Job Locations Workforce Development Workforce Development Air & Water Quality Regionalism Transit Accommodations Health Safety Security Connectivity School System Sustainability

Current Practice Implementation Planning Concepts Projects Funding Source Envision 2010 East-West corridor Study Transit Study Bike & Pedestrian Plan Millwork District Passenger Transportation Plan ITS Plan Parking Study Road & Bridge Projects Transit Projects Bike & Pedestrian Projects Rail projects Economic Development Projects Housing Projects ITS Projects Parking Projects Sustainability projects Health and Air Quality projects Transportation funds Transit funds Enhancement funds FRA & State funds Economic Development funds HUD funds ICCAP funds

Suggested Improvements

Future of Transportation, Housing and Economic Development ISTEA to SAFTEA-LU (Transportation Bills) Emerging The new strategy is to encourage coordination among all modes, create sustainable communities, Connect housing to employment locations, create more green jobs and shift from construction to maintenance. $$$$ Safety Connectivity $$ More funding for new construction Less funding for new construction Green Jobs Technology Economic Development Regionalism Air quality Safety & Security Improve Carbon foot print Sustainability & Livability Coordin ation

HUD DOE Administration goal DOT, EPA & HUD DED Home Land Security DOT & EPA DOT DOT & DED DOT & EPA EPA DOH & EPA FEDERAL & STATE Renovation Carbon Zero Create new jobs Transit Oriented Development Revitalize Downtown Improve Security Encourage Walking & Biking Incorporate complete streets Connect to Job locations Reduce Sprawl Improve Air quality Improve Health PROJECT EXPECTATIONS Millwork District Millwork District (Suggestion 1)Success factors for project funding Local Initiative Public & Private Partnership Financial Support from local Good Cost / Benefit Ratio Citizen Support Complete in stipulated Time Work in progress EXPECTATIONS FROM LOCAL HUD: Department of Housing & Urban Development DOT: Department of Transportation DOE: Department of Energy DOH : Department of Health EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

(Suggestion 2) Reducing Cost Through upfront Collaboration

(Suggestion 3) What are typical expectations in a project Complete Streets Complete Streets Sustainability Principals Sustainability Principals Smart Future Growth Smart Future Growth Connecting With ITS Connecting With ITS Public Education Public Education Create Jobs Create Jobs Improve Carbon foot print by adopt weatherization, Efficient utility and energy usage programs. Create programs for Citizen education Improve Carbon foot print by adopt weatherization, Efficient utility and energy usage programs. Create programs for Citizen education Work Place Recreation School Trips College Trips Tourism Housing Auto Transit Biking Walking Education & Economic Trips in Morning Trips in Evening Cost Reliability Safety Reduce emissions and Improve Carbon Footprint Reduce Congestion Improve Safety & Security Encourage Usage of other modes Single Family Senior Housing Group Housing TODs Campus Improve Carbon foot print by adopt sustainability programs like Petal Project and Green Vision Schools etc. Create programs for citizen education. Improve Carbon foot print by adopt sustainability programs like Petal Project and Green Vision Schools etc. Create programs for citizen education. Projects should have the following: All modes should be taken into consideration. Should have a regional approach with innovation techniques. Should create Green jobs and sustain existing jobs. Projects should have the following: All modes should be taken into consideration. Should have a regional approach with innovation techniques. Should create Green jobs and sustain existing jobs. Parking

Sample project

Sample Corridor Project

What is next We got one year to do this plan. We will be conducting work shops with every City and Counties. All agencies will be included in the workshop. Purpose of this workshop is to solicit projects in your jurisdiction. The projects will be addressed basing on the location rather than mode of transportation.

Zone Structure