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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10082008Separate2 Regular City Counal Meeting May 23, 2007 Page Fifteen The Ciiy Attorney advised her to modify the motion because to remove it from the City comprehensive plan will take a number of hearings. He advised her of the verbiage however, she began to restate her motion. The City Manager advised that the motion should remove Fleming as well as purchase the preserve with all of the Land Acquisition money. On MOTION by Ms. Simchidc and SECOND by Mr. Wofff, recommendation to purdiase the preserve with the Land Acquisition money in it's entirety and rer~mmend removing Fleming Street from the City c~rrlprehensive plan carried on a roll call vote of 5-0. iii. Coundl Discussion 07.019 B. Emergency Ordinance No. 0-07-09 -Increase Additional Homestead Exemption for Low Income Seniors to $50,000 (Finance Director Transmittal. Emergency Ordinance 0-07-09) AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 2-121 TO INCREASE SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Emergency Ordinance No. 0-07-09 by title. The City Manager darified the effect this will have on the City's budget. Todd Klitinic urged approval. Baxter Coston, 660 Balboa Street, said Coundl has to tighten its heft Damien Gilliams urged approval for the senior citizens. Herb Mufford said seniors can hardly afford gas, give them whatever Coundl can. Mr. Wolff said people no matter what they are earning, are concerned about increases across the board. Mr. Neglia said it is not an easy decision but he will go along with it. On MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mayor Coy, the additional exemption was approved on roll call vote of 5-0. The City Attorney said for the record he would bring bads a permanent ordinance. The City Manager said he would like to bypass item C for D. 15 ~ y..F~ METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Sabin Abell -City of Vero Beach Dale Simchick -City of Sebastian Sal Neglia-City of Sebastian, Alternate Al Paternoster -City of Sebastian Eugene Wo~City of Sebastian, Alternate Ken Daige -City of Vero Beach Bill Fish -City of Vero Beach, Alternate David Becker-Town of Indian River Shores (IRS} Frances Atchison-Town of IRS, Alternate Susan Adams -City of Fellsmere Cheryl Hampton-City of Fellsmere, Alternate Debbie MacKay-IRC School Board Ann Reuter-IRC School Board, Alternate Non-voting Ex-Officio Member Richard Dunlop-Town of Orchid Jim Wolfe-FDOT District 4 Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, MPO Chairman AGENDA THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) WILL MEET AT 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 IN CONFERENCE ROOM B1-501, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING B, 1800 27TH STREET, VERO BEACH. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes September 12, 2007 Action Required 3. Status Report of the 2007 Transit Development Plan Minor Update No Action Required 4. Consideration of Amendment to 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan/Consideration of 2007/08 Congestion Management Program Annual Report Action Required 5. Consideration of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP} Amendment Action Required F:\Communiry DcvcloymrnllUee~siMPOlMmtingc\t.1PO1200T1I.9-0'RAGQ1Dn.da 6. Consultant Status Report Presentation on the Design and Environmental Permitting Phase of the Airport Loop Trail Project of the Central County Greenways Plan No Action Required 7. Consultant Presentation for the Development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan No Action Required 8. Quarterly Status Report of MPO Staff Activities No Action Required 9. Status Report of Other MPO Advisory Committees No Action Required 10. Other Business MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials 11. Comments From The Public 12. Adjournment Next Meeting MPO: December 12, 2007; 10:00 AM; Conference Room B1-501. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA, PLEASE CONTACT MPD STAFF AT (772) 226- 1455. ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WHICH MAY BE MADE AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY UPON WHICH THE APPEAL WILL BE BASED. ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE COUNTYS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 567-8000, EX7: 223 AT LERST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. F:1Communily lkvcloymcnllU~e V.GOV.lcciingcU~ip0~200Tk1-9-07VAGENDA.doc METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION A meeting of the Indian River County (IRC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, in the County Administration Building, 1800 27t" Street, Building B, Room B1-501, Vero Beach, Florida. Present were: Chairman Peter O'Bryan; Sandra Bowden, Gary Wheeler, Commissioner Joe Flescher and Wesley Davis, Commissioners, IRC; Council Member Susan Adams, City of Fellsmere; Councilmember Dale Simchick, City of Sebastian Alternate; Councilman AI Paternoster, City of Sebastian; Councilmember Ken Daige, City of Vero Beach; and Debbie MacKay, IRC School Board {arrived at 10:04 a.m.). Absent were: Vice Mayor Sabin Abell, City of Vero Beach; Vice Mayor David Becker, Town of Indian River Shores {both unexcused}. Also present was IRC staff: Bob Keating, Community Development Director; Chris Mora, Assistant Director, Public Works; and Phil Matson, MPO Staff Director; Sharon Schalm, MPO Staff Assistant III; Karen D. Hamilton, MPO Planner; Sutapa Ghatterjee, MPO Planner. Others present were: Kate Ange, Renaissance Planning Group; Lois Bush, Sam AI-Turk and Randy Scott, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT}; Eric Menger, Airport Director; Teresa Driskefl, PBS&J; Marlene Brunot, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; Karen Deigl, Executive Director, Senior Resource Association (formerly Council on Aging}; Joseph Paladin, Growth Awareness Committee, Ryan Morrell, CivaTerra, Inc., and Joe DeFronzo, Interested Citizens. Call to Order Chairman O'Bryan called the meeting to order, at which time it was determined a quorum was present. Approval of Minutes of July 11, 2007 (02:11} ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, the members voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the minutes of July 11, 2087, as presented. MPO-Unapproved 1 September 12, 2007 F:1BCC1All Committees~MPO12007 Minutes1091107 ~~> Request for Authorization to Submit an Application for 49 USC Ch 53 Section 5303 Transit Ptanning Funds for FY 2007108 Mr. Phil Matson reviewed his memorandum of August 3, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the members voted unanimously (6-0) to adopt the Resolution which authorized staff to submit the grant application and authorize the chairman to execute the necessary grant agreement, self-certifications and standard assurances required by the Section 5303 grant program. (03:02) Debbie MacKay, IRC School Board arrived at 10:03 a.m. Consideration of the Re Tonal Priori List and Candidate TRIP Projects Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of August 27, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. He introduced Kate Angie, Renaissance Planning Group, who discussed a PowerPoint presentation, a copy which is on file in the Commission Office. Commissioner Sandra Bowden and Councilwoman Susan Adams arrived at 10:04 a.m. A lengthy discussion followed. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to approve the Regionally Ranked 2030 Needs Projects. {32:10} A lengthy discussion followed. Commissioner Flescher withdrew his Second. The Motion. failed for lack of second. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Bowden, SECONDED by Councilmember Ken Daige, to approve the Regionally Ranked 2030 Needs Projects, deleting Indian River Boulevard from the ranking. (40:10) MPO-Unapproved 2 September 12, 2007 F:1BCC1All Committees1MPO12007 Minutes1091107 A lengthy discussion followed. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION and the vote was 3-6 to approve the Motion. Commissioners Bowden and Flescher and Councilmember Ken Daige voted in .favor. Commissioners Wheeler, Davis and O'Bryan, Councilmember AI Paternoster, Councilwoman Susan Adams, and Debbie MacKay voted in opposition. The Motion failed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the members voted (6-3) to approve the Regionally Ranked 2030 Needs Projects. Commissioners Bowden and Flescher and Councilmember Ken Daige voted in opposition. (46:38} ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, the members voted unanimously (9-0) to approve the proposed Indian River County candidate Transportation Regional Incentive Program projects for consideration by the RAC and the Treasure Coast Transportation Council (47:23} A lengthy discussion followed. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2007!2008 Priority Projects Report Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of September 5, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. A lengthy discussion followed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, the members voted unanimously (9-0) to approve the 2007 Priority Projects Report. (01:13:12} Consideratin of a Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT} for Service to Barefoot Bay Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of August 23, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. MPO-Unapproved 3 September 12, 2007 F:1BCC1All Committees1MP012007 Minutes1091107 A MOTION was made by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowden, to approve the Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. A lengthy discussion followed. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION and the vote was unanimous 9-0 to approve the Motion. (01:16:23} Consideration of Scope of Services for the Design and Environmental Permitting Process (Central Greenwavs Plan Task 7) of the Airport Loop Trail Mr. Matson introduced Sutapa Chatterjee, MPO Planner, who discussed the Scope of Services of the Central Indian River County Greenways Plan detailed in the Memorandum dated September 6, 2007, a copy which is on file in the Commission Office. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowden, to approve the approve the scope of services for the design and environmental permitting process of the Central Greenways Plan Task 7. A lengthy discussion followed. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION and the vote was unanimous 9-0 to approve the Motion. (01:23:28) Consideration of Scope of Services for the Development of the North Indian River County Greenwavs Master Plan Miss Chatterjee reviewed the Scope of Services for the Development of the North Indian River County Greenway Master Plan detailed in the Memorandum dated September 6, 2007, a copy of which is on file in the Commission Office. ~~ MPO-Unapproved 4 September 12, 2007 F:IBCC1All Committees1MP012007 Minutes1091107 ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowden, the members voted unanimously (9-4} to approve the scope of services for the development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan. (01:28:48) Review and Approval of Public Involvement Plan Evaluation Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of September 5, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, the members voted unanimously (9-0) to approve the Public Involvement Plan. (01:31:08) Presentation by FDOT on SR 60 Widening Project, I-95 to Florida's Turnpike No action required. Ms. Teresa Driskell, Professional Engineer with PBSJ provided information in conjunction with the description and conditions indicated in Memorandum dated August 21, 2007, a copy which is on file in the Commissioner Office. Discussion of Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) study entitled Analysis of Transportation Equity Report No action required. Mr. Matson discussed in detail the Memorandum dated August 23, 2007, a copy which is on file in the Commissioner Office. Quarterly Status Report of MPO Staff Activities No action required. Mr. Matson referred to information contained in the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization Quarterly Status report from April 1, 2007 until June 30, 2007, a copy which is on file in the Commissioner Office. Status Report of Other MPO Advisory Committees No action required. Mr. Matson submitted the Status Report of MPO Advisory Committees to the members for their information, and this is on fife in the Commission Office. -~ MPO-Unapproved 5 September 12, 2007 ~~ F:1BCC1All Committees1MP012007 Minutes1091107 Other Business Mrs. Karen Deigl, Executive Director, Senior Resource Association presented SRA's new marketing campaign launched for the transit system. Comments from the Public There was none. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:44 a.m. MPO-Unapproved 6 September 12, 2007 F:\BCC1Ali Committees1MP012007 Minutes1091107 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP ~,~ Community Development Director Phillip J. Matsor~~~~ ~~ MPO Staff Direct FROM: Karen D. Hamilton Planner DATE: October 31, 2007 SUBJECT: Status Report of the 2007 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Minor Update It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at their meeting of November 9, 2007. SUIVIMARY To receive funding through the Florida Public Transit Block Grant program, applicants must prepare and adopt a Transit Development Plan (TDP). Florida regulations require major updates to the TDP every three years and minor updates during interim years. The MPO prepared and submitted a 2047 minor TDP update in September to comply with this requirement. Staff approval of minor amendments to MPO plans .is allowed pursuant to MPO resolution No. 99-02, adopted on July 14, 1999. That resolution allows such administrative amendments with the requirement that the MPO Staff Director provide a stains report of any such amendment to the MPO, TAC, and CAC at their next regularly scheduled meetings. DESCRIPTION. & CONDITIONS Since 1995, Indian River County has annually applied for and received a Public Transit Block Grant (PTBG} from FDOT. The county forwards these block grant funds through to the Senior Resource Association, which uses them in combination with other federal and local funds to provide fixed route and demand response transit services within the county. To receive funding through the Florida PTBG program, applicants must prepare and adopt a Transit Development Plan (TDP}. Florida regulations require the TDP to be revised each year and updated as needed. ~yi The state requires that major TDP updates must be completed every three years and minor updates in the interim years. In 2005, the MPO prepared and adopted a major TDP update. This year, the MPO is required to prepare a minor TDP update. In September, the TDP minor update was completed and submitted to FDOT to receive PTBG funds for federal FY 2007/2008. ANALYSIS The 2007 Transit Development Plan minor update contains information on current transit service, an evaluation of transit performance, a discussion of transit goals, objectives and policies and afive-year financial plan. Within these sections, the following elements are required by state regulations. • A discussion of the past year's accomplishments; • An analysis of discrepancies if any; between the plan and its implementation for the past year and actions that will be taken to attain original goals and objective; • An updated list of projects and service needed to meet the plan goals and objective; • Revisions to the implementation plan since the last update; • Recommendations for a new fifth year of the upcoming plan; • Changes to the financial plan. In the past year, Indian River County saw a substantial increase in fixed-route ridership. For the same time period, all the routes met or exceeded the minimum standard of .25 passenger trips per mile. Additionally, two new fixed routes were added, providing service to Fellsmere and to Barefoot Bay in Brevard County. Staff approval of minor amendments to MPO plans is allowed pursuant to MPO resolution No. 99-02, adopted on July 14, 1999. That resolution allows such administrative amendments with the requirement that the MPO Staff Director provide a status report of any such amendment to the MPO, TAC, and CAC at their next regularly scheduled meetings. This memo serves as the required status report. RECOMMENDATION This report is presented for informational purposes. Staff has taken action with respect to this item, and no further action is required by the MPO or its advisory committees. ATTACIiMENT 1. The 2007 Transit Development Plan Minor Update. 2. MPO Resolution 99-02 F:\Commwury DevdopmcWlUsecsiM1~OVdEM'INGSTAC\200T11/0&OT7DP Minor.doc /v;. ~~di~n ~.~~~er ~v~unrt "~i`~~'1S1'~ ~G~'e~E1~~4t1~ ~~~ll 2af~~ ~tinac l~pda~e. Prepared By: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 180127"' Street, 1/ero Beach, Florida 32960 ph {772) 226,1455, fax (772) 978-1806 September. 2007 . // 11Y~ACNMEIIT l~ TABLE OF CONTENTS Secfion 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1-1 Section 2: CURRENT TRANSIT SERVICE ..................................................................... 2-1 Fixed-Route Service .......................................................................................... 2-1 Indian River Transit Connect ............................................................................. 2-4 Demand Response/Paratransit Service ............................................................... 2-4 Analysis of Existing Service ................................................................................ 2-5 Ridership .............................................................................................. 2-5 Performance Standards ......................................................................... 2-5 Transit Vehicle Inventory .................................................................................. 2-7 Section 3: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ................................................................... 3-1 Improvements Summary ...........................................................................:...:... 3-4 Section 4: TRANSIT GOAL, OBJECTIVES, SUB-OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............ 41 Evaluation of Sub-0bjectives ............................................................................. 43 Section 5: FINANCIAL PI.AN ...................................................................................... 5-1 Fixed-Route Capital Needs and Costs ................................................................ 5-1 Fixed-Route Operating & Capital Revenues ........................................................ 5-1 LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1 System Performance and Ridership by Route ............................................................ 2-6 Table 2-2 Vehicle Inventory for Fixed-Route Bus Service ......................................................... Z-8 Table 3-1 Staged Implementation Plan for Five-Year TDP ........................................................ 3-I Table 41 Transit Goal, Objectives, Sub-Objectives, and Policies ............................................... 41 Table 4-2 Evaluation of Sub-Objectives ................................................................................... 43 Table 5-1 Financial Plan ..................................................................................................................... 5-1 LIST OF MAPS Map 2-1 Indian River County Fixed-Route Transit Service ....................................................... 2-2 September 2007 Indian River County MPO i TDP Minor Update. , Section 1 INTRODUCTION In 1995, the Indian River County Metropolitan PEanning Organization (MPO) prepared its first Transit Development Plan (TDP), which covered Fiscal Years 1995/1996 through 1999/2000. ThatTDP described the area's transit needs for the next five years, The 1995 TDP was prepared to comply with section 341.052, Florida Statutes, which requires that transit providers who receive a Public Transit Block Grant (PTBG) must wmplete a Transit Development Plan. In order to remain eligible for PTBG funds, the MPO prepared major and minor updates to the 1995 TDP each year beginning in 1996. This year, in response to guidance from the District, the MPO has implemented a streamlined format for its TDP update. While background information on routes, ridership, and fares continue to be provided, the emphasis of this report is on the essential requirements of 14-73.001 F.A.C. Those emphasis areas are: • Past year's accomplishments; • Analysis of discrepancies, if any, between the plan and its implementation for the past year and steps that will be taken to attain original goals and objectives; • Any revisions to the implementation program in the past year; • Added recommendations for the new fifth year of the upcoming plan; • Any revisions to the financial plan; and • A revised list of projects or services needed to meet the goals and objectives. /~ September 2007 Indian River County MPO 1-1 TDP Minor Update Section 2 CURRENT TRANSIT SERVICE This section summarizes the current transit services provided by the Senior Resource Association (SRA), formerly known as the Indian River County Council on Aging. The SRA has served as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Indian River County since 1990. As the CTC and transit operator, the SRA provides and coordinates paratransit services and fixed-route transit services in Indian River County. Prior to 1994, the demand-response service had been the primary method of providing transportation forthe TD population of the county. In 1994, affixed-route service with point deviation service was established. Since 1999, the Senior Resource Association has operated its fixed-route services under the name Indian River Transit (IRT). The Senior Resource Association renamed the fixed-route system to differentiate the fixed-route services from demand-response services and to minimize the perception that services are for only the elderly. in the last five years, several key changes were made. These included changing the appearance of buses and increasing the hours of operation. Fixed-route bus service is now provided on Saturdays on selected routes, and service is still free to all riders of all ages. FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE In 2006, nine fixed routes operated in the county. Recently, two additions[ routes (Route 10 and Route 11) were added to the nine existing fixed routes. The new routes were made possible largely through state transit grants and were provided to address needs identified in the TDP major update in 2005. A summary of fixed route service in Indian River County is as follows: Route 1: This route includes 16 runs on weekdays and 12 runs on Saturdays for riders between Pocahontas Park and Humiston Park. Service hours range from 8 AM to S PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, excluding aone-hour gap from 12 PM to 1PM. Major activity centers served by this route include the Miracle Mile Plaza, Treasure Coast Plaza, Jaycee Beach Park, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach City Hall, Post Office, Beachland Elementary, and Freshman Learning Center. Route 2: This route includes 16 runs on weekdays and 12 runs on Saturdays for riders between Pocahontas Park and the Indian River Mall. Service hours range from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, excluding the one-hour gap from 12 PM to 1PM. Major activity centers served by this route include the courthouse/library, Wal-Mart, Freshman Learning Center, and Indian River Mall. Route 3: This route includes 16 runs on weekdays and 12 runs on Saturdays for riders between Pocahontas Park and the Gifford Health Center (eastside). Service hours range from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, excluding aone-hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Major activity centers served by this route include the Indian River Memorial Hospital, Guy Coney's Grocery, an oncology center, Downtown Vero Beach, Public Health Department, Indian River County Administration Complex, Post Office, and Pickerilla Trailer Park. Route 4: Currently includes 16 runs on weekdays and 12 runs on Saturdays for riders between Pocahontas Park and South Vero Plaza. 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'~ ~ s L N +~.+ i ~. p} tp ~ ~ ~ V w ~ °d N ~ ~ i nT y ~ V m C ~ (~ 1C }"' tL ~ ~ A ~~~~ F ~ R ~~~,~ I ~~ Yp V Y C <F~.~ ~~~~~~ a~~~~~ ~'~'~ ~ ~~~sooc~• z I~~~~ .~ ~ ~ a .: ~ `-~ ~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~o' ~ ~ ~ 6 ~"' ~- •`~ September 2407 Indian River County MPO ~ ~ 1 2-2 TDP Minar Update Saturdays, excluding the one-hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Activity centers served by this route include Albertson's grocery, the Senior Resource Association, Children and Family Services, South Vero Plaza, Vista Royale, Vista Gardens, Indian River Apartments, Miracle Mite Plaza, Luria's Plaza, Vero Mall, Old Dixie Plaza, South Vero Square, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vera Beach City Hall, Post Office, Hobo. Park, McCullers Trailer Park, Ruayon Trailer Park, Tanglewood ViElage, Woodland Manor, Beachland Elementary, Freshman Learning Center, and Vero Beach High School. Route 5: This route currently includes coverage from the north to the south areas of the City of Sebastian with seven full-length trips per weekday. Service hours range from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding aone-hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Major activity centers served by this route include Kash & Karry, Sebastian Medical Center, Rivenvalk Publix, and Wal-Mart. Rou#e 6: Route 6 serves riders on weekdays between South Vero Plaza and Oslo Plaza. The route currently includes 16 runs on weekdays from 7 AM to 4 PM, excluding the one-hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Major activity centers served by this route include the Highlands clubhouse, Vista Royale, and Grove Isle. Route 7: Route 7 currently includes i5 runs on weekdays for riders between Indian River Mal! and Oslo Plaza. Service hours range from 7,34 AM to 4 PM, excluding aone-hour gap from 12 PM to 1PM. Major activity centers served by this route include Indian River Community College, Indian River Charter High School, and Leisure Square recreation facility. Route 8: Route 8 currently includes 16 runs on weekdays and 12 runs on Saturdays for riders between Pocahontas Park and the Gifford Youth Activity Center (Westside). Service hours range from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, excluding the one-hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Major activity centers served by this route include Gifford Gardens, Orangewood Park, Victory Park, and Dodgertown Stadium. Route 9: This route was started in July 2003 and includes six runs on weekdays for riders between Wabasso and the Gifford Health Center (Westside). Service hours range from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding the one- hour gap from 12 PM to 1 PM. Major activity centers served by this route include the Indian River Mall and Sebastian Christian Church. Route 10: This route was started in January 2007 with seven runs providing service between the cities of Fellsmere and Sebastian, three days/week. Hours of operation are from 8:OOAM to 5:30PM with no lunchtime gap in service. Major activity centers served by this route include the Sebastian Wal-Mart Shopping Center and Sebastian River Medical Center. Route li: This regional route was started in July 2007 and includes four runs on weekdays. Hours of service range from 7:30 PM to 4:30 PM, excluding the one-hour gap from 12PM to iPM. This route provides faed- route service between Barefoot Bay in Brevard County and the City of Sebastian. In Sebastian, the service continues as an express bus to Pocahontas Park in Vero Beach, with a stop at the Indian River Memorial Hospital. I ~ September 2007 2-3 Indian River County MPO TDP Minor Update INDIAN RIVER TRANSIT CONNECT Indian River Transit Connect is a fixed-route transit feeder service. This connective service is used to complement the fixed-route system by serving the elderly, bw-income, and disabled and/or general public who live more than one-quarter of a mile from a fixed bus route (requires a minimum notice of 24 hours for guaranteed service). The Senior Resource Association makes an effort to use Transit Connect to feed the fixed bus routes by picking up riders at their homes and dropping them off at the nearest fixed-route bus stop for free. In certain instances (e.g., inclement weather}, ADA paratransit-eligible persons can use this service in a door-to-door fashion at no additional cost. DEMAND RESPONSEJPARATRANSIT SERVICE Paratransit services meet numerous transportation needs, including the provision of access to adult day qre, congregate meal sites, nutrition sites, medical facilities, as well as social, employment, and recreational appointments. Door-to-door service is provided throughout IRC, on Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The paratransit service is available to eligible transportation disadvantaged (TD) and/or ADA paratransit-eligible persons in IRC. Prior to receiving service for the first time, call-in registration is required. The registration process is used to determine the client's eligibility to receive this service. Sponsored TD trips and ADA trips are provided free of charge. In addition, coordinated services, services provided through contracted transportation providers, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to eligible individuals in IRG. These extended services are generally used by Medicaid patients. While pickups are scheduled according to geographic location, transportation services for medical clients involve multiple pickups whenever scheduling permits. To reduce costs and increase efficiency, more than one client may often be asked to share a van. Two wheelchairs can be accommodated in each of the Senior Resource Association's lift-equipped vehicles. For wheelchair trips, clients are asked to make reservations for shopping two days in advance and for medical trips three to seven days in advance. Medical appointments, however, may be scheduled up to two months in advance. Demand response trips are scheduled as follows: • .When demand response requests are received, the scheduler determines the need for alift-equipped vehicle. If necessary, a patient's appointment is changed to conform to transportation availability. The scheduler will notify a client of any changes in appointment times. • Clients are assigned to the appropriate vehicle in accordance with their geographic location and zone. • Trips are scheduled by computer. Vehicle manifests are printed out each afternoon for the following day`s schedule. • Medicaid appointments for transportation after 5:30 PM are scheduled on vehicles under contract for mid-day overflow, after hours, and weekend service. Drivers are given the daily manifests on which they record the following information, and manifests are returned daily to the data entry clerk for trip validation purposes: • Beginning and ending mileage ''] September 2007 Indian River County MPO f / 2-4 TDP Minor Update • Beginning and ending hours • First passenger pickup time and mileage • Last passenger drop off time and mileage • Gallons of gas purchased and cost • Verification of service for each client, including: o Each one-way trip o No-show clients o Not ready o Cancellations o Denials o Fare collection (Medicaid co-payment) In December 1995, the Senior Resource Association became the sole authority for approving, coordinating, scheduling, invoicing, and paying for non-emergency Medicaid service for Indian River County residents. These services were, in the past, provided by Indian River Memorial Hospital under contract to the Council on Aging. Since 2006, those services have been provided by a private operator under contract to the Hospital. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SERVICE Table 2-1 presents ridership for 2007 for the IRC fixed-route transit system. Ridership Fixed-route transit ridership has grown steadily over the years, from 133,655 in 2000 to 318,4$8 in 2006, an increase of over 139 percent. Performance Standards Passenger trips per revenue mile is a common performance measure used throughout the transit industry to assess the performance of individual routes and services. Based on the goals, objectives, and policies from the fast major update of the TDP, the standard for this measure is 0.25 passenger trips per revenue mile for fixed-route bus service. One signifcant change in the last two years is the continued increase in ridership on route 5 and route 9. In the past, these routes failed to meet the minimum service standard of .25 passenger trips per revenue mile. In 2006, both of these routes, for the first time, exceeded the standard. Table 2-1 summarizes the route length, ridership, and estimated revenue miles used to compute passenger trips per revenue mile for 2006. September 2007 Indian River County MPQ 2-5 TDP Minor Update N O O h 0 N c ° ti ~ N } M \ O O N ~ M N 00 ~ N r N ~ O et N eh tr ~ O i~ r N 0 M N M 61 c0 O D r r OD ~ 00 O h r M H M N ~ ~ r r v ~ co v m o0 0 ° ~ M M } ~ ~ 1~ O M 'd i~ N M N r, M <"~ !~ ~ O ~ N ~ ~ O O O ~ N N N N ~ ~; 0p 01 ~ ~ O r- N O ti r O h ~ t'? O ~ lC) } et ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ M N ~ O ~ N ~ N Ch ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O f~ r r . O O O O O ~ ~ f~ r 3 r ~ e- er N d' - O ` N ~ ~ O N A ~ \ f A M } [*l O ~ OD h o 0 O C O t ~1 t p ~ N ~ ~ r p o ~ O O ~ O O O a + N N N N O ~ !C O ~' ~ 3 r (V T ~ t~ M q ° M N } ~ ~ o ~p O cD c0 f t to `l? ~ ~ 7 0 N o ~ O ~? o N ti ~ ~p ~ N M M N ~ ~ N N r ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ W p ~ W O ~tS c r tD OD ~ } i1 M d ~ M N ~ ti ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M N ~ O h N N ~ O ~ ~ N ~ ~ N ~ OD M OD N N ~ ~ ~ W ~ ~ ~ i O N Z O o p p ~p O v p O O l'7 i m 7 ~ r ~r ~ ~ ~ N ~ ' r ~~ a ~ o N C 7 ~ W ~ O O O OND W ic'> 0 OMf ~ ~ N } ' ~ ~ ~ M a CO ~ O ~ ~ N tCl ~ ~ O W O ~ . W ~ r a + O - ' n' ~ ~ 0 C r r ~ ~ ~ N sh r N ~ ~ G ~ ~ LO O ~ N ' O O ~ O' ti N N } N \ ° O ~ N O f~ r 00 d 01 O (O I~ O (n V ~ ~ t0 0 0 ~ N ~ N ~ CO Oi O~ h ~ 0 N ~ O ~ Ul ~ r .-- O) N M a ° a £ a i O N r N o o rn ~ a~ ~n } CO N v M O to 6i CD O r. N N pp N ~' ~ O ~ (fl ~ ~ CO W O) IQ i O ~ Q7 ~ ~ "' 7 ai tD CO N to O ~ oD N u b O r r r N N ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Q L L 3 3 C ~ ~ ~ o ' ~ a~ (6 •- N M ~ - ~ N O 7 ~ ~ ~ L ~ N C'J l6 L ~ lL _ ll_. 1 O ~ ~ C to tD o p ~ } O O N m W , N N O ~ F' ~ ~- ~ i ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~. _ ~ t4 'o m O ~ m ~ C ~ a a L ~ C ~ ~ L `. R d' > ~ N y ~ ~ ~ ~ C ~ a ~ ~ ~ ~ U ~ o ~ x a ~- ~ ~ ~ o ~~ c o c U~ a~ a >~ I- CD N ti O O N N Cl N C4 TRANSIT VEHICLE INVENTORY In order to operate fixed-route and paratransit services, the Senior Resource Association maintains a fleet of modified high-top vans, 25-foot Ford Cutaway buses, 31 foot Chevy buses and a minivan. Cutaway buses, Chevy buses and modified high-top vans are used to provide the fixed-route service, while the remaining vehicles are used for the Indian River Transit Connect and demand-response services. All of the buses are fully accessible for patrons in wheelchairs. An inventory of vehicles is provided in Table 2-2. September 2007 2-7 Indian River County MPO TDP Update Report Table 2-2 Vehicle Inventory for Bas Service (2006) COA # Year Make Mode) Mileage # Seats wheelchair Seats 156 1999 FDR 25' CBUSWAY 129279 18 2 161 1999 FDR 25' CBUSWAY 148868 20 2 162 1999 FDR 25' CUTAWAY BUS 139058 20 2 172 2002 FDR 3500 CONY. VAN 89009 11 2 173 2002 FDR 3500 CONY. VAN 92396 11 2 174 2002 FDR 25' BUSWAY 86775 20 2 175 2003 FDR 25' CBUSWAY 66327 20 2 176 2003 FDR 25' CBUSWAY. 67086 20 2 177 2003 FDR 3500 CONY. VAN 53884 11 2 187 2005 FDR VAN TERRA 7613 11 2 189 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 7843 11 2 190 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 7433 11 2 191 2005 FDR VAN TERRA 7291 11 2 192 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 7702 11 2 193 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 6151 11 2 194 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 6657 11 2 195 2005 FDR VAN TERRA 5060 11 Z 196 2005 FDR VAN TERRA 7548 11 2 197 2005 FDR VAN TERRA 5797 11 2 198 2006 FDR VAN TERRA 5164 11 2 199 2006 CVY 5550 (Dis) 31' -Bus 6245 24 2 200 2006 CVY 5550 (Dis} 31' -Bus 5113 24 2 201 2006 CVY 5550 (Dis) 31' -Bus 6365 24 2 SOtlrCe: J.Kt September 2007 2-8 ~~ Indian River County MPO TDP Update Report Section 3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION In the adopted 2005 TDP Major Update, recommended enhancements were organized into a staged implementation plan over the next five years. Table 3-1 summarizes this implementation plan, including action items for each of the next five years and the entities responsible for ensuring that the action items are implemented. This section addresses 14-73.001 F.A.C.'s requirement to summarize past year's accomp/ishments In addition, the table includes a status column to identify whether or not the service improvement has been implemented. Table 3-1 5'tagetl implementation Plan for TDP (2007-201 1} . . ~. ~- ~.~~ ~ ve p s :yam , Continue Operating Existing Fixed Bus Routes. IRT ~ Q Adjust Existing Fixed Routes as Appropriate/Necessary. IRT Q Route 5 adjustments being Realign Route 5 and consider eliminating Route 9 to meet evaluated; Route 9 to service thresholds. IRT remain due to increase in ridership. Slble '~a" ." x t~[S }~ . Continue vehicle replacement and acquisition IRT (~ Continue bus stop bench, sign, and shelter program IRT 0 Establish bikes on bus program IRT Underway Purchase new technologies/equipment IRT Establish new bus terminals IRT k &~' S~'~, ~~~~~ ~T ~N~;3'~ ''l~y~Z: ~y3~ S. ;m~ ro~ %A ms r~} ~ '.~s~J~i'k .~L~ R paw "~ ~r,~ S`:_.iW N~'xv{ ~ " '~=- ~ Continue Pertormance Monitoring Program. IRT Q Continue Marketing and Public Education. IRT Q Meet Quarterly to Review Status of Implementation Plan. IRT/ MPO 0 Meet with Transit Systems in Neighboring Counties IRT Q Prepare Minor TDP Update. IRT/ MPO Q ~• ~i ~. - ` ~Se e~P. i~ . ~'- ~Ra 'sible ~ ~ax' t September 2007 Indian River County MPO ~~ 3-1 TDP Minor Update Table 3-1 Staged Implementation Plan for TDP (2007-2011} Continue Operating Existing Fixed Bus Routes. IRT (~ Adjust Existing Fixed Routes as Appropriate/Necessary. IRT Grant unfunded Will Establish Bus Service between IRC and St. Lucie IRT/SLC . re-apply in 2Q07. ~ h ~ ~* .eme : es s~ le; :~ ~. ,. Continue vehicle replacement and acquisition IRT Continue Bus Stop Signs, Benches, and Shelters Program. IRT Q Purchase new technologies/equipment IRT Q Establish new bus terminals IRT Q Expand existing admin/maintenance facility IRT [,7~ O ~ e ll} ents~ to ~ s~ Continue Performance Monitoring Program. IRT Q Continue Marketing and Public Education. IRT Q Meet Quarterly to Review Status of implementation Plan. IRT/ MPO Q Meet with Transit Systems in Neighboring Counties to IRT Q Coordinate Services as Appropriate. Prepare Minor TDP Update. IRT/ MPO ~( ~~: ~ ~;~~; ace~,~ r~eiin. `'.:;:. .~ . ~.~iR bleu .. . :. to - • ~~. r.V~'.'~. Continue Operating Existing Fixed Bus Routes. IRT ~( Adjust Existing Fixed Routes as Appropriate/Necessary. IRT [~ 4~ ~'15~' t ~~`rIr''~` `.•'.. 'tiy '~Gf r) '~ 6.4t ~, ~~r~ ~~^-~ ~Tr~fi`astru ~ure„~Imp ents ~..~: pori `Eb e~ ~`'1'l' -L": 1r-t ;F*-~ k • _ ~ , D~i~ G~i. a '. 1. ..~.. '~i[~i [.,??3?! ....A ~';{^ ~, ls:S~a~ ,.r!~'Si 'alrx1'P`• Continue vehicle replacement and acquisition IRT Continue Bus Stop Signs, Benches, and Shelters Program. IRT Purchase new technologies/equipment IRT 0 Establish new bus terminals IRT Q -'L'i~Y y .f ~a-~~ox~ s ri..: ~~s '~7`~ x'~~~nnn3. ,~~rv~" ' ~^< < th semen ~ on s~ ~ e 1' 1~i`'Y^asly, ~ i o ' bi• i bx z<<.s ;,, ~~ 4 ~~ 5i , ,r .,J, h.~li^?i.. :l~:f?~`i:~'y"i. .rc"'$s i.s ,; ,~ e s n ?~[f. ~'`~'~~s ta ~Al.~~.-a~ e..>. .Ri'."e Continue Performance Monitoring Program. IRT \. September 2007 Indian River County MPO r 3 3-2 TDP Minor Update • Table 3-1 Staged Implementation Plan for TDP (2007-2011) ~t Continue Marketing and Public Education. IRT Q Meet Quarterly to Review Status of Implementation Plan. IRT/MPO ~J( Meet with Transit Systems in Neighboring Counties to Coordinate Services as Appropriate. IRT Prepare Major TDP Update. IRT/MPO Q ~• ~~• .:~: ~ s Continue Operating Existing Fixed Bus Routes. IRT Adjust Existing Fixed Routes as Appropriate/Necessary. IRT N~. :.. _ ~ ~ RNA ~" ~ ~~ Continue vehicle replacement and acquisition IRT Continue Bus Stop Signs, Benches, and Shelters Program. IRT Purchase new technologies/equipment IRT Establish new bus terminals IRT { mp . aye : ; o •: ~ . mieg, hi Conduct fixed route fare pol[cy examination IRT Continue Performance Monitoring Program. IRT Continue Marketing and Public Education. IRT Meet Quarterly to Review Status of Implementation Plan. IRT/MPO Meet with Transit Systems in Neighboring Counties to Coordinate Services as Appropriate. .IRT Prepare Minor TDP Update. IRT/MPO ~ i ivies '~" ~~~: emei ~ ~ ;~ ~ es o sib :e - Continue Operating Existing Fixed Bus Routes. IRT Adjust Existin g Fbced Routes as Appropriate/Necessary. IRT y~ M ~ ~ raSY ~` - J+/4~°L ` ,1!W -^'~J ~ ~ L^"' ~ eS~~.i~ _ m^"~~l'ER+ .. }'~ry~'' 2 ~ w . AX) + s i. ~ ~.. '~ ~eS~.. ~ wTik~ Continue vehicle replacement and acquisition IRT Continue Bus Stop Signs, Benches, and Shelters Program. IRT September 2007 3-3 Indian River County MPO TDP Minor Update Table 3-1 Staged Implementation Plan for TDP (2007-2011) Purchase new technologies/equipment IRT Establish new bus, terminals IRT Continue Performance Monitoring Program. IRT Continue Marketing and Public Education. IRT Meet Quarterly to Review Status of Implementation Plan. IRT/MPO Meet with Transit Systems in Neighboring Counties to IRT Coordinate Services as Appropriate. Prepare Minor TDP Update. IRT/MPO Implement new service, South Beach Park to Humiston IRT Implement a Bus Wrap Program,* IRT Develop a Transit Infrastructure Guidelines Manual IRT ^ lmp~emenc ean~er ~r rtanamg oecomes avauab~e. Analysis of discrepancies between the p/an and its imp/ementation in the past year and revisions to the imp/ementation program; revised /ist of prlojects ar services needed to meet the goa/sand objectives (14-73,001 F.A,C.) All elements of the staged implementation plan have been implemented. No changes to the first four years of the staged implementation plan are needed at this time. Added Recommendations for the near fifth year of the imp/ementation p/an (14-73,001 FA.C.) New fifth year strategies are noted on Table 3 and labeled as "2011". These strategies were initially proposed in 2005, during the last Major Update of the Transit Development Plan. For this report, MPO staff analyzed improvements suggested in the Major Update and included those strategies that were appropriate for inclusion in the new fifth year. September 2007 3~4 J / Indian River County MPO TDP Minor Update Section 4 TRANSIT GOAL, OBJECTIVES, SUB-OBJECTIVES, & POLICIES This section contains a summary of the transit goals, objectives and policies for the County as well as an evaluation of the sub-objectives contained in the 2005 TDP major update. Table 4-1 provides IRT's goaE, objectives, sub-objectives, and policies as provided in the 2005 TDP Major Update. Table 4-1 Transit Goa[, Objectives, Sub-Objectives, and Policies (2005 TDP Update) - ~. To provide a safe, efficient, and accessible transit system, which provides for the mobility of all residents and visitors and offers vlable choices among travel modes. 4"' - Y' Sub-Objective 1.1 -Increase the number of one-way, foced-route passenger trips by an average of five percent annually, from 253,781 in fiscal year 2004 to more than 324,000 in fiscal year 2008, Sub-Objective 1.2 - Attract a minimum of 0.25 one-way passenger trips per revenue mile on all fixed bus routes at all times. Policies for Objective i Policy 1.1 -Discontinue or modify fixed bus routes that do not achieve Sub-Objective 1.2 unless a compelling reason is identified to continue the service. Policy 1.2 -Develop informative and user-friendly brochures and Ride Gulde by the year 2006 and maintain bilingual (Spanish) speaking capabilities on IRT staff. Policy 1.3 -Post IRT fixed-route maps and schedules on the COA and MPO websites and establish 10 distribution outlets (e.g. Indian River Mall). Policy 1.4 -Provide one-hour headways on al[ fixed bus routes. Policy 1.5 -Provide limited Saturday bus service. Sub-Objective 2.1-Maintain an annual operating cost per one-way passenger trip of less than $4.00. Policies for Objective 2 Policy 2.1- Provide a fleet of fixed-route vehicles with an average age of less than six years. Policy 2.2 -Perform scheduled maintenance activities for all transit vehicles. Sub-Objective 3.1- Maintain a minimum of 75,000 revenue miles between incidents as defined and reported in the annual National Transit Database report. September 2007 Indian River County MPO 4-1 TDP Minor Update Table 41 Transit Goal, Objectives, Sub-Objectives, and Policies (2005 TDP Update) Sub-Objective 3.2 - Maintain a minimum of 50,000 revenue miles between system failures as defined and reported in the annual National Transit Database report. Policies For Objective 3 Policy 3.1-Provide safety training to all bus drivers at a minimum of every three years. Policy 3.Z -Establish an employee recognition program for safety by 200b. i. c ~Fra `i~9 Sub-Objective 4.1-Maintain local support for fixed-route bus service consistent with the financial plan in the Major Update of the TDP (2006-2010). Policies For Objective 4 Policy 4.1 -Submit grant applications for additional funding through the FDOT Discretionary Grant Programs. Policy 4.2 -Request financial support from municipalities and private sources in Indian River County on an annual basis. Sub-Objective 5.1- BY 2008, provide fixed-route bus service to all multi-family dwelling projects exceeding 500 units and all commercial areas exceeding 200,000 square feet. Sub-Objective 5.2 -Establish public transit connections to neighboring counties by 2008. Sub-Objective 5.3 -Maintain connectivity among fixed bus routes throughout the county. Policies for Objective 5 Policy 5.1 -Implement service enhancements as outlined in the five-year implementation plan of the 2005 TDP Update. Policy 5.2 -Host public workshop to obtain public input prior to making significant changes to bus route alignments ar service characteristics. Policy 5.3 -Meet annually with transit staff in neighboring counties to better understand existing and future transit services and to identify coordination requirements associated with public transit services across county lines. Policy 5.4 - Provide a minimum of four major transfer points within the fixed-route bus network; include transfer facilities at two major transfer points (beaches, shelters). ,~~ 0 .~. i Y~ P;t`o~v -, ua qty ~`~ Sub-Objective 6.1- Maintain or exceed the overall quality of service rating of 4.5 on a scale of 5.0 as measured by the triennial quality of service survey distributed to fixed-route bus users. Policies for Objective 6 Policy 6.1 -Prepare quarterly performance report. _._ ~ September 2007 Indian River County MPO Z„~ 1 4-2 TDP Minor Update Table 41 Transit Goal, Objectives, Sub-Objectives, and Policies (2005 TDP Update) Policy 6.2 -Monitor performance standards on a quarterly basis. Policy 6.3 - Perform a triennial quality of service survey. Policy 6.4 - Conduct an on-board survey every three years as part of major TDP updates to monitor changes in user demographics, travel behavior characteristics, and user satisfaction. EVALUATION OF SU8-OB7ECTIVES As part of this TDP minor update, each of the adopted TDP sub-objectives was reviewed and evaluated. The following table, Table 4-2, indicates whether or not each objective was achieved, any related comments about the achievement of a particufarsub-objective, and the modification, if any, that is being applied to a particular sub-objective. Table 4-2 Evaluation of Sub-Ob actives . •. - - •~ - -. .. 1.1 Yes Objective accomplished. None 1.2 Yes Objective accomplished. None. 2.1 Yes Objective accomplished. None. 3.1 Yes Objective accomplished. None. 3.2 Yes Objective accomplished. None. 4.1 Yes Objective accomplished. None. Objective accomplished. City 4.2 Yes of Fellsmere to provide partial None funding for new route, . beginning in 2007. Objective partially completed; 5.1 Yes expansion to all qualifying None. areas now being studied. September 2007 Indian River County MPO Z 4-3 TDP Minor Update Table 4-2 Evaluation of sub-Ob'ectives . •~ - ~~ - • .~ 5.2 Yes Service to Brevard County None initiated in 2007. . 5.3 Yes Objective accomplished. None. Not due until A quality of service survey will 5.1 2008 be conducted as part of the None. next TDP Major update. As indicated in Table 4-2, all of the TDP sub-objectives were achieved. This was due in part to a number of major new initiatives launched by Indian River County. These initiatives include new service to Fellsmere; new regional service to Brevard County; and a bus wrap and marketing program launched in 2007. With respect to two of the sub-objectives, NTD data were not available in 2006. These sub-objectives will be reevaluated during the next TDP major update. September 2007 Indian River County MPO ~~ ~ 4-4 TDP Minor Update Section 5 FINANCIAL PLAN One of the requirements of a Transit Development Plan is a financial plan which identifies the amount and sources of funding necessary to implement the plan's recommendations over the next five years. While the improvements plan component of a TDP is allowed to be a listing of needs rather than a financially constrained plan, the improvement plan in this TDP Minor Update is based upon a realistic estimate of future transit funding far Indian River County. This approach produces a financially feasible improvement plan, the results of which may be readily evaluated in future TDPs to determine what additional resources are needed to provide transit service to the County. Table 5-1 lists the projected capital and operation costs as welt as funding available to Indian River County far the period from 2007/2008 through 2011/2012. Added revfsfons to the Fnancia/ p/an (14-73,001 F.A,C.) This financial plan has been revised to add a new fifth year to the Financial Plan in the TDP major update. This fifth year contains sufficient funding for all improvements included in the staged implementation plan that appears on page 3-5, including changes to that plan introduced this year. TABLE 5-1 Source FY 07108 FY 08109 FY 09110 FY 10111 FY 11112 OPERATING AND CAPITAL COSTS otal Operating Costs $922,96 $964,49 $1,007,89 $1,053,254 $1,105,91 otal Capital Costs $444,221 $407,961 $370,06 $370,06 $388,572 otal Costs $1,367,18 $1,372,45 $1,377,96 $1,423,323 $1,494,48 OPERATING REVENUES Federal -Section 5307 for Operating $390,30 $392,878 $396,676 $414,52 $435,252 FDOT Block Grant Program $107,83 $108,474 $112,791 $115,04 $120,791 ~~ -' September 2007 5-1 Indian River County MPO TDP Minor Update FDOT Transit Corridor Program $120,12 $125,529 $131,178 $137,081 $143,93 Local Government -Existing $296,36 $329,096 $358,56 $374,701 $393,43 Project Income $8,34 $8,51 $8,68 $9,07 $9,532 otal Operating Revenue $922,96 $964,49 $1,007,89 $1,053,25 $1,105,917 Source FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 otal Operating Cost $922,96 $964,49 $1,007,89 $1,053,25 $1,105,91 Operating Balance $ $ $ $0 $ CAPITAL REVENUES Federal -Section 5307 for Capital $444,221 $407,961 $370,06 $370,069 $370,069 otal Capital Revenue $444,221 $407,961 $370,06 $370,069 $370,06 otal Capital Cost $444,221 $407,961 $370,06 $370,06 $370,08 Capital Balance $ $0 $p $ $0 Toll Credits (Section 5307 Soft Match) $119,73 $111,05 $101,99 $101,99 $101,99 TOTAL REVENUES VS. LOCAL REVENUES otal Fixed-Route Revenue $1,367,18 $1,372,45 $1,377,968 1,423,323 $1,475,986 otal Local Revenue -Fixed Route $296,362 $329,096 $358,566 $374,701 $393,436 September 2007 5-2 3r Indian River County MPO ' TDP Minor Update 32 tifPO RESOLlzlo;v tio. ssn~. A RESOLI~`T70.ti (~F THE i~-pU.V RI'~~R COL•:~'T~' ~TROPOLIT,ly P~'~'PiG ORCA.tilUTION ~-t,THORI,ZLVG THE tiiPO STAFF DLRECTORTO PERFOR.~t y1~OR R.E!'lSI0~5 A_~'D A,~tEti'D4tEYi'S TO FL~IVS, REPORTS,A?(D DOCL'1~.*t'TS APPRO~'El~ BY TFiE Mpp~ 1tiNEIY SCCa ACTIO'~ !S NEEDED TO 08T.~i~ F'L~,r,.i, STATE ,~,\~ F'EDERAI~, APPROVAL 0€ SUCE [TE4fS .A.~'D 15 ~'ECESS.~RY DLL TO TL~iE OR OTHER COtiSTRU~1'i~, ~•H.EREAS, the ladiaa River Counry t(caopoG:ats Planning Orga.aization G"~PQ). is ::,: designated and constituted hodY respotuiblc for the tu+oar. =~•^sponaaon planning and Progr~ruat=~ process for tba Vero $eae6 Urbantze6 Area; sad wBER£A5, the 1~'O is t'rspotsstble for pt~rant:g and aPProv~g~stv~. ~por,Z: aansportarioo plans, rrportt, and doctuncnts; and ~•HERE.~S; the Florida Daparmoent oC Transp~r~rion (FOOT), the US Deparmc~tt c: 7nrtsporsa.tioa (USDOT), or other sure or federal ageaoies may re4tair,e minor rrtiisioas to sue: aar-sportation plans, rcporu, utd docwnents xs z condition of fins] ipprov~~ ~d «KE12E.'lS, minor revisions are generally defined u sn:all•scale textual eluiBadons tc APO r="'O~' Plus, f~ aPPlicatiotu, eorastltant scopes of setvic rs, and other similar documrntc minor changes to prcijects witliil, lhe'..fPO's ~ro`~a.+ Try-saonatio n L_orovctacat Program rTI? i:tcfuc;::,3 rrojcct ad.ancancat abd stat~~fedc-i --_•xi r'~.~_ a : z:._cs; and stinoC ct:a: gcs :o :. adopted L'ri:eed Planning u'ori ?-~zam (L?'x"?: ;,°~e:.•_; ~ud~et (t ;e i..., reti;siotu, and '- RTIEREAS, such minor revisions or amendm~s oftrn aced to be oomplaed in short timefr'ama because ofdtadliac3 ssoca,~ tiiritfi such tnrsporeatioa plans, reports, and dotummu. ~'04~', THEREI'ORE,• BE IT RESOLD B1' THE I~DI.~V R!~-ER COt~T1" ti[ETROPOLIT,L.4 PL.~.\:~Z1G ORG,r,..1~Z~T10~1: 1. That the Indian River County titctropoLtan Plar ;L:g Organization t1~0) wrhonzu the ~f?O Staff Dvector to pcrfortn minor V~isio;s i-ie~:.r;ttnu to plans, re,~otts, and .ioew;ter,ts approved by the ?.~0, wlKn such aeon is rr.~ed to obtain foul state and ' federal approval of stsch items, and is oG css.at~• ~ ~~ :° time or other co°saaintt `- That cbe 4tp0 Su$Director shall obtain cotxttr~r;.c -om the'.~p Chairman ~ fie ~~~ _ of Pcrfortning such minor rc~isions'ar~c;dmrnts. 3. That the ytp0 $ta$ Dirutor shall provide a su-s :c,on to the ~~0, TAC, and CAC insolving the nature of such minor re. srotu an;-c~cnts at the nest regularly schWuled ~O, TAC, and CAC meeting alts 4~c corrplerion ct such atinor rr.isions amead,•nrnu by the yfPO SutTDirtxtor. THJS RES6LC I°!0\ ~.•zs mo.~ed foras~paoa b} motion was seconded by Fran Mews and the as fa!]ows: - ~•~ upou Sting put to a vote, the vote w•ts C'Jai.2tsaa Jolts w- Tippia Are Cotruniuioner Fran B: A :seas • ~ COtraC{ttYOt7l~rt Sladrl BOwdca ~ ~! Commissiottcr Caroline Gina ~ Commisrioaa Ketmtzh Mutst C o u ac ij mm loha ~feCaar - .. .~..._ s t + ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~.*'uu'--umm CtL1JId NQ15eT'gR Co+meilmm C t P AYe ~r~ ar eue Couaeituan Ch+srles ~'~:.sedt ~Ye ~~ 33 Jut _ T"?ie Chairman thcrupoc :xlued itie tt'soiurion duly passed and adopted ,.hit 1!t h ~a}• of -•-.-L_........., !944. E~~U.ti ItJti'EA COL'\'TY ttETROPOLtT.~`i PLLY\`CiG QRC.1.~1L~1I101 ---, ~ ~ loha W. Tippi , C atrwu .~I'TEST: ~ .~PPROti'ED .4S TO FORM .~~~ LEG,~,L $L`FFICIE~Cy C~aRI.ES P. ~ITU~iAC ~fPO ATTOR\~Y 3`~ . . -:.~~ . _. =<< INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP 9Ut/Y Community Development Director FROM: Phillip J. Matso~~y~-.. MPO Staff Director DATE: June 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment to the MPO 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan/Consideration of 2007 Congestion Management Process Update It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian River County MPO at the meeting of November 9, 2007. SUMMARY In the spring of 2007, the City of Sebastian requested that the MPO initiate the process of amending its 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in order to delete the Fleming Street Extension (Easy Street - US 1) from the plan. On July 11, 2007, the MPO approved the request and authorized staff to begin analyzing alternatives to the extension. At the same time, the MPO authorized staff to begin its annual Congestion Management Process (CMP) analysis. Although Fleming Street itself was not identified as a congested corridor in the 2007 CMP analysis, the proposed Fleming Street extension provides relief to several congested corridors identified in the CMP, including Barber Street, Schumann Drive, and USI. Therefore, it was determined that the CMP should focus on improvements to these corridors and, in the process, determine whether CMP improvements could mitigate the impact of deleting the Fleming Street extension. The resulting analysis indicated that sufficient capacity would be obtained from intersection improvements at Barber Street and Schumann Drive to maintain adequate levels of service on all facilities in the area through 2030. Subsequently, MPO staff drafted an LRTP amendment to remove the Fleming Street Extension from the LRTP. Staff recommends that the MPO approve the draft amendment; authorize staff to submit the draft amendment to applicable review agencies; and adopt the proposed amendment of the Long Range Plan. In addition, staff recommends that the MPO approve the 2007 Congestion Management Process {CMP) analysis. i / ~~ i 1 ,~ DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS In the spring of 2007, the City of Sebastian requested that the MPO initiate the process of amending the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan in order to delete the Fleming Street Extension (Easy Street - US 1) from the plan. Fleming Street, which appears after year 2020 in the plan, was included in the last LRTP update in order to maintain acceptable levels of service in the north county area. The Fleming Street project had appeared on several previous MPO and local comprehensive plans, and, together with the extension of Laconia Street, formed part of a strategy that eliminated the need to widen Barber Street, Schumann Drive (north of Barber Street), and Roseland Road. While the Fleming Street project has no programmed funding and is not scheduled far implementation prior to 2020, a preliminary survey of the roadway's alignment was recently performed by the County in the course of a proposed public purchase of a nearby conservation property. That survey raised concerns that the project would impact the conservation area. While acknowledging the need for traffic alternatives in the city, the Sebastian City Council objected to the extension of Fleming Street through conservation lands and also objected to the purchase of right of way through the subject property with transportation funds. At the conclusion of a Sebastian City Council meeting presentation by MPO staff, a motion was passed by the Sebastian City Council requesting that the MPO initiate the process of amending the Long Range Plan. A similar motion was passed by the Boazd of County Commissioners on June 5, 2007. On July 11, 2007, the MPO authorized staff to initiate the process of amending the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. At the same time, the MPO authorized staff to begin its annual Congestion Management. Process (CMP) analysis. The first step in the CMP update is to identify congested corridors through a screening process. Although Fleming Street is not a congested corridor, the proposed Fleming Street Extension provides relief to several congested corridors that were identified in the CMP, including Barber Street and Schumann Drive. Therefore, it was determined that the CMP should focus on improvements to these corridors and, in the process, determine whether CMP improvements could eliminate the need to extend Fleming Street. ANAi,V~Tfi According to Federal and State guidelines, the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan'can be amended at any time. With respect to amendments that affect projects, priorities, or funding, the process of amending the Long Range Plan is substantially similar to that of adopting the plan. This means that public input must be obtained on the proposed amendment; impacts of the amendment on level of service must be identified; alternatives must be analyzed; and financial tables must be revised. In addition, the draft plan amendment must be sent to FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for review and comment. Since the initial LRTP Amendment request, staff has performed extensive analysis of the traffic impacts in the Sebastian Area in 2030 with and without Fleming Street. While the preliminary analysis, which was performed using the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model {TCRPM), indicated that portions of the Barber Street could exceed Level of Service "D" without the Fleming Street extension, the model also indicated that the margin by which Barber Street 2 would fail was minimal. Similarly, other roads (including Schumann Drive and US 1} would also be adversely affected by the removal of Fleming Street from the plan. Unlike Barber Street, however, these roads are not expected to exceed capacity without Fleming Street. Each year, the MPO undertakes an in-depth analysis of congested links on the roadway network in order to identify alternatives to roadway widening. This exercise, which is known as the Congestion Management Process (CMP}, begins with the identification of congested locations within the county. Roadways with widening projects or other improvements already programmed are eliminated from the list of CMP candidates. The resulting list, which appears on Table 5 of attachment 1, identifies Schumann Drive among many candidates for further analysis. Consequently, MPO staff directed its consultant to concentrate the CMP analysis on the intersection of Schumann Drive and Barber Street to evaluate the proposed Long Range Plan amendment. The result of that analysis begins on page 10 of attachment 1. As shown on Table 7, the future traffic volumes in the area were derived using the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model. Since travel demand models axe thought to be more effective at predicting travel patterns and trends than at predicting individual roadway volumes, future traffic volumes were also obtained by applying background traffic growth rates to present-day traffic (Table 6). As shown on the xeferenced tables, the segment of Barber Street west of Schumann Drive will operate at Level of Service "E" without the Fleming Street Extension under both forecasting methods. Next, several non-widening alternatives for Barber Street were evaluated. This analysis showed that, with the addition of intersection improvements at Schumann and Barber Streets, all facilities in the area will operate at Level of Service "D" or better through 2030. It should be mentioned that, while present. day and future congestion are the primary considerations when developing a long range transportation plan, maintaining a transportation system that is sensitive to the natural and social environment is also a longstanding goal of the MPO. As proposed, the alignment of the Fleming Street Extension would intrude upon an area of environmental significance. While the Fleming Street project is contained in the 2030 cost affordable plan, the project is among the three lowest priorities in that plan. This was partially due to high environmental and social impacts associated with the project. Because of these considerations, aswell asoverwhelming public opposition to the project, MPO staff recommends deletion of the Fleming Street Extension from the Long Range Plan. A draft LRTP amendment, with #ables and maps adjusted to eliminate the project, appears in Attachment 2. The proposed LRTP amendment will be presented to the TAC and CAC on November 8~', 2007. The recommendation of those boards will be reported to the MPO at the November 9~h meeting. RECOMl~~NDATION Staff recommends that the MPO approve the draft amendment; authorize staff to submit the draft amendment to applicable review agencies; and adopt the proposed amendment of the Long Range Plan. In addition, staff recommends that the MPO approve the 2007 Congestion Management Process (CMP} analysis. 3 3~ Attachments: 1. 2007 CMP Analysis 2. Draft 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment. F:\COmmunity Development\Slaers\MPO\Meetinge\TAC\2007\11-8-07 Joint IDtg\LATP Fleming Street Ainendment.doc 3~. 4 Congestion Management Process 2007 Annual Report Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization indlan River County ~~ P ~~~ Prepared by: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, Florida ~ Kimley-Horn ~ ~ and Associates, lnc. ©2007 KimFey-Hom and Associates, Inc. October 2007 39 i/~ lGMay~Hom 2007 Congestion Management Process i/ 1 2nd ASSOCiates, InC. Indian River County MPO TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................... ............ i CMP Plan Update Process ...........................................................................................................2 Segment Scores and Weights ................................................................ ....4 . ............................... Strategy Evaluation and Prioritization ......................................................................................4 2007 CMP Priority Corridors ...................................................................................................5 Summary .................................................................................................................................9 Fleming Street Extension Evaluation .........................................................................................10 Existing Conditions Data Collection ......................................... Forecast Traffic Volumes ......................... Capacity Analysis ..................................... Model Vohune Alternative Methodology.. Conclusion ............................................... ......................................................................12 ......................................................................12 ......................................................................13 ......................................................................13 ......................................................................15 ...... ................................................................17 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: CMP Plan Update Process ............................................................................................3 LIST OF TABLES Table l: Prioritization Scores and Weights ..................................................................................4 Table 2: CMP Priority Score and Rank ........................................................................................5 Table 3: Segments with Programmed Improvements or Studies ...................................................7 Table 4: Roadway Segments with Previous CMP Analysis ..........................................................8 Table 5: Candidate CMP Roadway Segments ..............................................................................9 Table 6: Roadway Segment Capacity Analysis ..........................................................................14 Table 7: Roadway Segment Capacity Analysis -Model Volume Methodology .........................16 / " G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan 103107.doc u ~ IGmleyNom 2b87 Congestion Management Process ~ and AssoaaTes, Inc. Indian River County MPO Introduction The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has retained Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to update its Congestion Management Process {CMP} Plan. This CMP Plan combined with the MPO's annual State of the System Report and the MPO's Strategy Monitoring Reports, represents the MPO's total Congestion Management Process. The CMP Plan development process and results are presented in the following sections: ^ Section I -CMP Plan Update Process describes the general steps taken to identify the CMP Plan. ^ Section II - 2007 CMP Priority Corridors describes the results of the prioritization process and identifes the priority corridors for fiirther evaluation. G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan 103107.doc 1 ~~% C,..n iGmley-Hom 2007 Congestion Management Process ~ 2nd ASSOCiates, Inc. Indian River County MPO CMP Plan Uudate Process As illustrated in Figure 1, updating the CMP plan involves five steps. The first step is to conduct a corridor prioritization analysis, which calculates a congestion score for each CMP roadway segment based on a formula that considers current and future congestion and ranks the CMP roadway segments based on the scores. These scores are weighted by whether they are currently congested or will be congested in the future. The second step involves eliminating segments from the first step, where improvements are programmed (within the next five years} or segments have been evaluated as part of previous MPO CMP efforts. Also, segments on I-95 are removed because the Florida Department of Transportation maintains jurisdiction over this roadway and strategies for improving I-95 roadway segments are included in FDOT's current FIRS Needs Plan. This step results in a fist of candidate CMP segments. The third step involves identifying priority CMP comdors by grouping adjacent CMP segments identified in the second step. The fourth step involves identifying various strategies with respect to the characteristics of each of the CMP corridors. This screening process relies on a technical review based on data collected from each of the priority corridors. This step results in the identification of priority CMP strategies that are appropriate for implementation. The fifth step involves the prioritization of CMP strategies that are identified far the corridors. Additional details describing the process of selecting CMP segments and strategies are provided in the following sections. River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan ] 03107.doc 2 C..n tQmley-lion 2007 Congestion Management Process ~ and ASSOCidtBS, InC. Indian River County MPO Figure 1: CMP Plan Update Process Identify Segment Score and Rank Cun-ent Congestion plus- Future Congestion CMP Prioritization Score and Rank (Table 2} ST,EP~2:>~ .. ,. _ . Eliminate Segments to be Improved and Segments Controlled by FDOT Prioritization Score and Rank (From Step 1, Table 2) minus :~.. Segments with Programmed Improvements (Table 3) minus , .... Segments Previously Evaluated (Table 4) ' ' m~nws I-9b Corridor Segments (NIA) Candidate CMP Segments {Table 5) Identify Priority Corridors ~ STEP: 4 l Conduct Strategy Evaluation STEP 5, Prioritize CMP strategies G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP_07 Plan 103I07.doe 3 ~ IGmley-Nom 2007 Congestion Management Process C ~1 ,and ASSOCi2tB5, IrtC. Indian River County MPO Segment Scores and Weights Segment scores are calculated based on a formula that considers current and future levels of congestion. The level of congestion is based on the volume to capacity {V/C) ratio for roadway segments. These weights and scores are identified in Table 1. It should be noted that the weight places more emphasis on existing congestion than on future congestion. Table 1: Prioritization Scores and Weiehts PRIORTTIZATION CRITERIA RANGE SCORE WEIGHT Existing V/C ratio OA - O.b9 0 6 0.70 - 0.89 4 0.90 -1.09 g 1.10 and higher 10 Existing + Vested V/C ratio 0.0 - 0.69 0 4 0.70 - 0.89 4 0.90 -1.09 g 1:10 and higher 10 Strategy Evaluation and Prioritization Strategies are identified based on a consideration of the characteristics of each of the priority corridors and the identification of CMP projects that are appropriate for implementation. This screening process is guided by a technical review of the CMP priority corridors. Factors that are considered to develop strategies include the following: i Traffic volumes ^ Roadway and intersection geometry ^ Intersection analysis ^ Schools and othex unique traffic generators in corridor ^ Land uses along the corridor ^ Transportation Improvement Program projects along corridor Each of the potential strategies is reviewed based on available data and are prioritized based on their effectiveness and applicability to the CMP priority corridors. 7" G:\042075007 Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan 103107.doc 4 ~ IGmley-HOtn 2007 Congestion Management Process ~~ end Associates, Inc. Indian River County MPO 2007 CMP Priority Corridors The aforementioned CMP plan update process has been applied to identify the 2007 priority corridors and the recommended congestion management strategies to improve the corridors. The corridor prioritization analysis included collecting annualized average daily traffic counts, vested trip information, and capacity for every major roadway segment in the county. These data were updated for 2007 and entered into the MPO's CMP spreadsheet. Using weighted scores previously identified in Table 1, each segment was assigned a prioritization score. The original CMP process calls for identifying 20 segments with the highest priority scores. Since the twentieth priority score is identical to that of several subsequent roadway segments, the top 50 segments were selected for further review. These 50 segments are shown in Table 2. Table 2: CMP Priority Score and Rank Total LINK# LINK DESCRIPTION Priority 1020S S.R. A1A//S. VB CITY U/17TH STREET Score gp 1040N S.R. A1A//S.R. 60//N. V8 CITY L 80 1040S S.R. A1A!/S.R. 601/N. VB CI7Y L 80 1050N S.R. A1A//N. VB CITY U/FRED TUERK RD 80 1050S S.R. A1A//N. VB CITY U/FRED TUERK RD g0 2050W 16TH STREET//20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 80 2510S 27TH AVENUE//ATLANTIC BLVD!/AV[ATION BLVD 1020N S.R. A1A//3. VB CITY Ul17TH STREET 56 1150S INDIAN RIVER BD.1/21ST STREET//S.R. 60 56 1915W S.R. 60//I-95//82ND AVE 56 2440S 7TH AVENUE//8TH ST//12TH ST 5B 2450S 7TH AVENUEI/12TH STI/S. VB C1TY L 56 2820S OTH AVENUE//4TH ST//8TH ST 56 2830S 20TH AVENUE//8TH ST//12TH ST 56 4860W 8TH ST//20TH AVENUE//OLD DIXIE HWY 56 4870W 8TH ST//OLD DIXIE HWY//U.S. 1 56 1030N LS.R. A1A//17TH STREET//S.R. 60 40 1030S . S.R. A1A//17TH STREET//S.R. 60 40 1110S INDIAN RIVER BD.//4TH ST US 1//12TH 40 1120S INDIAN RIVER BD.//12TH STREET//S. VB CITY L 40 1130S INDIAN RIVER BD.//S. VB CITY U/17TH STREET 40 G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan ] 03107.doc 5 C ~~ ~~eY'y~ 2007 Congestion Management Process ~ end ASSOCietes, InC. Indian River County MPO Table 2: CMP Priority Score and Rank (Continued) uNK# LINK DESCRIPTION Total Priority 1140S INDIAN RIVER BD./!17TH STREET//21ST STREET Score 40 1150N LNDIAN RIVER BD.//21ST STREET//S.R. 60 40 1305S U.S. 1/!S. COUNTY LINE//OSLO RD 40 1315S U.S. 1/14TH ST. IRGLVD//8TH STREET 40 1320S U.S. 1//8TH STREET//12TH STREET 40 1325N U.S, 11/12TH STREET//S. VB CITY L 1325S U.S. 1/!12TH STREET//S. VB CITY L 40 13305 U.S. 1//S. VB C1TY U/17TH STREET 40 1335N U.S. 1//17TH STREET!/S.R. 60 40 1335S U.S. 1/117TH STREET//S.R. 60 40 1340S U.S. 1//S.R. 60//ROYAL PALM PL 40 1350S U.S. 1//ATLANTIC BLVD/M. VB CITY L 40 1355N U.S. 1//N. VB CITY UIOLD DIXIE HWY 40 1400N U.S. 1//C.R. 512//N. SEB CITY L 40 1405N U.S. 1!/IV. SEB CITY U/ROSELAND RD 40 1405S U.S. 1//N. SEB CETY U/ROSELAND RD 40 1510N SCHUMANN DR//C.R. 510 66TH AVE//S. SEB 40 1710W C.R. 512//S.R.60//I-95 40 1915E S.R. 60//1-95//82ND AVE 4.0 2050E 16TH STREET//20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 40 2250W 12TH STREET/!20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 40 2315S OLD DIXIE HWY//4TH ST!/8TH ST 40 2320S OLD DIXIE HWY//8TH ST//12TH ST 40 2460S 27TH AVENUE//S. VB CITY U/16TH ST 40 2610W 6TH AVENUE//17TH ST//S. VB CITY L 40 4460W 37TH ST//U.S.#1//INDIAN RIVER BLVD 40 4730W 26TH ST1/58TH AVENUE//43RD AVENUE 40 4740W 26TH ST/!43RD AVE//AVIATION BLVD ~ 40 4970E 4TH ST//OLD DIXIE HWY/IU.S. 1 40 G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan 103107.doc C..n Kmley-HOm 200 Congestion Management Process r , 2nd Associates, Inc. Indian River County MPO The objective of the CMP update process is to screen congested corridors for possible congestion mitigation strategies. The strategy screening is performed on congested corridors for which major roadway improvement projects are not currently programmed. Of the 50 CMP priority links, 15 have improvement projects programmed These are shown in Table 3. Table 3: Segments with Programmed Improvements or Studies Total LINK # LINK DESCRIPTION Priority Score 1020S S.R. A1A//S. VB CITY U/17TH STREET 2050W 16TH STREET//20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 1020N S.R. A1A//S. VB CITY U/17TH STREET 80 80 56 ~ 1915W~ S.R. 60/11-951182ND AVE 2440S 27TH AVENUE//8TH ST//12TH ST 2450S 7TH AVENUE//12TH ST//S. VB CITY L 2820S OTH AVENUE!/4TH ST//8TH ST 2830S 20TH AVENUE//8TH ST!/12TH ST 4860W 8TH ST//20TH AVENUE//OLD DIXIE HWY 4870W 8TH ST//OLD DIXIE HWY//U.S. 1 1305S U.S. 1//S. COUNTY LlNEJlOSLO RD 1915E S.R. 60//1-95//82ND AVE 2050E 16TH STREET!/20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 56 56 56 56 56 56 40 40 40 2460S 27TH AVENUE//S. VB CITY L!/16TH ST 40 4740W 26TH ST/143RD AVE!/AVIATION BLVD 40 Five CMP priority roadways were previously evaluated under the MPO's CMP process. Therefore, they do not need to be reevaluated as part of this update. The 16 segments of these roadways with previous CMP analyses are shown in Table 4. Congestion mitigation strategies were identified in the previous CMP analyses for these segments on U.S. 1, Old Dixie Highway, S.R. Al A, and Indian River Boulevard. Hence, these segments were removed .from further analysis. G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMPiCMP_07_Plan ] 03107.doc 7 ~) C"I'~ lQmley-Hom 2007 Congestion Management Process ~ and Associates, Inc. Indian River County MPO Table 4: Roadway Segments with Previous CiVIP Analysis LINK # LINK DESCRIPTION oa Priority cor 1040N S.R. A1A//S.R. 60//N. VB CITY L 1040S S.R. Al A//S.R. 60//N. VB CITY L 80 80 1050N S.R. A1A//N. VB C1TY U/FRED TUERK RD gp 1050S S.R. Al A//N. VB CITY L//FRED TUERK RD g0 1150S INDIAN RIVER BD.//21ST STREET//S.R. 60 56 1120S INDIAN RIVER BD.//12TH STREET!/S. VB CITY L 40 1130S INDIAN RIVER BD.//S. VB CITY U/97TH STREET 40 1110S (INDIAN RIVER BD.//4TH ST US 1//12TH 40 1140S INDIAN RIVER BD.//17TH STREET//21ST STREET 40 1150N INDIAN RIVER BD.//21ST STREET//S.R. 60 40 1030N S.R. A1A//17TH STREET//S.R. fi0 40 1030S S.R. A1Al/17TH STREET//S.R. 60 40 1350S U.S. 1//ATLANTIC BLVDI/N. VB CITY L 40 1355N U.S. 1//N. VB CITY U/OLD DIXIE HWY 40 2315S OLD D1X[E HWY//4TH STI/8TH ST 40 2320S OLD DlXiE HWY//8TH ST//12TH ST 40 ~' A CMP comdor analysis is not performed for segments on I-95, as strategies for improving I-95 roadway segments are included in FDOT's current FIHS Needs Plan. Nevertheless, I-95 is not ranked as a CMP priority segment and therefore would not be included in this study. The candidate CMP segments were obtained by applying the following methods. First, the roadway segments with the 50 highest priority scores were selected and identified as priority roadway segments (these were identified in Tabie 2). Second, roadway segments with programmed improvements (see Table 3} and those previously evaluated as part of the CMP process {see Table 4) were eliminated from the prioritized roadway segments list. This process resulted in the elimination of 3l segments from the prioritized roadway segment list. Table S summarizes the resulting candidate CMP segments. Ci:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP_07 Plan 103I07.doc 8 Gin IOmleyHom 2007 Congestion Managemcnt Process ~ I \ and Associates, Inc. Indian River County MPO Table 5: Candidate CMP Roadway Segments Total LINK# LINK DESCRIPTION Priority 2510S Score 27TH AVENUE//ATLANTIC BLVD//AVIATION BLVD 80 1315S U.S. 1l/4TH ST fR BLVD//8TH STREET 40 1320S U.S. 1!/8TH STREET//12TH STREET 40 1325N U.S. 1//12TH STREET//S. VB CITY L 40 1325S U.S. 1/!12TH STREET//S. VB CITY L 40 13305 U.S. 1//S. VB CITY L/!17TH STREET 40 1335N U.S. 1//17TH STREET//S.R. 60 40 13355 U.S. 1//17TH STREET!/S.R. 60 40 1340S U.S. 1//S.R. 60//ROYAL PALM PL 40 1400N U.S. 1//C.R. 5121/N. SEB CITY L 40 1405N U.S. 1//N. SEB CITY UIROSELAND RD 40 1405S U.S. 1/M. SEB CITY U/ROSELAND RD 40 1510N SCHUMANN DRI/C.R. 510 @ 66TH AVEI/S. SEB 40 1710W C.R. 512//S.R.60//1-95 40 2250W 12TH STREET//20TH AVE//OLD DIXIE HWY 40 2610W 6TH AVENUE//17TH ST//S. VB CITY L 40 4460W 37TH ST//U.S.#1//INDIAN RIVER BLVD 40 4730W 26TH ST//58TH AVENUE//43RD AVENUE 40 4970E 4TH ST//OLD DIXIE HWY//U.S. 1 40 Summary Several roadway segments within Indian River County should be considered for future improvement strategies under the current CMP guidelines as identified in Table S. Based on this analysis and discussions with MPO staff it was decided to study the Schumann Drive corridor as part of the CMP update. In particular, the intersection of Schumann Drive and Barber Street is critical because of the need for studying the impacts of not constructing the Fleming Street extension, which was identified in the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP} cost affordable plan. Therefore, it was determined that the traffic impacts of removing the Fleming Street extension on the nearby roadways, including Schumann Drive, would be evaluated. G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07_Plan 103107.doc g IGmley-Hom 2007 Congestion Management Process ~~ and A650CiatBS, InC. Indian River County MPO ~vj Fleming Street Extension Evaluation The Indian River County MPO 2030 LRTP cost affordable plan includes the extension of Fleming Street from Easy Street to Schumann Drive to accommodate projected 2030 traffic conditions in Sebastian, Florida. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the traffic impacts of the possible extension of Fleming Street and its impact on the surrounding roadway network. A study area map is shown in Figure 2. The Indian River County MPO has identified five {5) roadway segments that will be impacted by the projected extension of Fleming Street based on potential alternative travel routes: ^ Schumann Drive -West of U.S. 1 ^ Englar Drive -Between Schumann Drive and Easy Street ^ Easy Street -South of Fleming Street ^ South Fleming Street - East of C.R. 512 ^ Barber Street - West of Schumann Drive This report summarizes the data collection, data analysis, and future capacity analysis for the Fleming Street extension and potential traffic impacts associated with not implementing the Fleming Street extension. G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP_07_Plan 103107.doc ~ p ,I a ~? o. - a,g ~~ ~= m N c7 H12fON ~~ C.I~ IGmfey-tiom 2007 Congestion Management Process ~, !and Associates, Inc. Indian River County MPO Existing Conditions Fleming Street between C.R. 512 and Easy Street is currently atwo-lane undivided local roadway. Schumann Drive is currently atwo-lane collector roadway with portions divided and portions undivided. Englar Drive is currently atwo-lane undivided Local roadway. Easy Street is currently atwo-lane undivided local roadway. Barber Street is a two-lane undivided collector roadway. Traffic volume information was obtained for the analysis as described below. Data Collection Indian River County's Traffic Division database was used to obtain 24-hour machine traffic counts for the following locations: ^ South Fleming Street - East of CR 512 ^ Schumann Drive -West of U.S. 1 SZ ^ Englar Drive -Between Schumann Drive and Easy Street ^ Barber Street -Between Schumann Drive and U. S. 1 ^ Barber Street -Between Englar Drive and Schumann Drive An additional 24-hour machine traffic count was collected on September 6, 2007. The traffic count was undertaken at the following location, and a seasonal adjustment factor (as published by FDOT) was applied to the count to determine Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) on this roadway segment: ^ Easy Street, South of Fleming Street The volumes obtained from these counts were used in the roadway link capacity analysis. (i:~U4'LU75UU7-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07_Plan 103107.doc 12 ~ IGmley-HOm 2007 Congestion Management Process ~~ and Associates, InC. Indian River County MPO Forecast Traff c Volumes Future traffic growth on the transportation network- was determined based upon 2000 validation and 2030 long-range Florida Standard Urban Transportation Model Structure {FSUTMS) travel demand models. Because FSUTMS is more adept at predicting travel patterns and trends than at predicting individual roadway segment volumes, the FSUTMS models were used to develop a background 30-year growth xate for the study area. Since the Fleming Street Extension is included in the 2030 long-range FSUTMS model, a modified 2030 FSUTMS model was utilized to address the effect of removing the Fleming Street extension from the future roadway network. As an alternative to using raw 2030 FSUTMS model volumes, a prorated 24-year growth rate was. utilized to convert existing (2006) traffic counts to future (2030} traffic volumes. The growth rate was calculated by developing an annualized linear rate of growth between 2000 and 2030 roadway segment model volumes, which resulted in an area-wide growth rate of 2.10 percent (2.10%) for the Sebastian area_ The growth rate was applied annually to the existing traffic volumes to obtain future (2030} traffic volumes for the study roadway segments. Capacity Analysis A roadway link capacity analysis was performed based upon the maximum flow rates provided in the Florida Department of Transportation {FDOT) 2007 Level of Service Generalized Tables; the analysis examined the annual average daily capacities provided in Table 4-1 of the Generalized Tables. Level of Service (LOS) is the traffic performance measure generally used in traffic impact analyses. Levels of service range from LOS A (free flow with negligible delay) to LOS F (heavily congested with long delays). A daily roadway link capacity analysis was conducted for segments within the study area. Table 6 provides the results of the roadway link analysis for the existing conditions and the future {2030) projected conditions. Table 6 demonstrates the results of analyzing expected 2030 traffic volumes applied to the existing roadway network. Specifically, Table 6 demonstrates expected traffic volumes and level of service if the Fleming Street extension is not built. 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C 8 O N N C m 0 a~ L O a a~ m U A C O U a~ c c~ 0 0 N C «~ O C N Cp f~ W '~ ~ ~ r ~ ~... lA N 0 Z C~I\ lGrNey-lion 2007 Congesfion Management Process ~, \ and Associates, Ina Indian River County MPO Table 6 demonstrates that the existing roadway segments studied in this analysis are expected to operate at LOS C in 2030 with the exception of Barber Street between Englar Drive and Schumann Drive, which currently operates at LOS D and is expected to operate at LOS E in 2030 if the Fleming Street extension is not built. Model Volume Alternative Methodology As an alternative to the methodology used in Table 6 and discussed in the previous section, 2030 FSUTMS model volumes were also directly used to calculate level of service on area roadways and to demonstrate the capacity difference between the 2030 conditions with the Fleming Street extension and without -the Fleming Street extension. The strength of the model volume methodology is the ability of the FSUTMS model to redistribute traffic to alternative roadways based on removing the Fleming Street extension from the 2030 roadway network. Table 7 compares the expected 2030 traffic conditions both with and without the Fleming Street extension using FSUTMS model volumes. Table 7 demonstrates that the only roadway segment studied in this analysis that would degrade as a result of not building the Fleming Street extension is Barber Street west of Schumann Drive, which would degrade from LOS D to LOS E. This fording is consistent with the methodology employed in Table 6. It should be noted that the projected 2030 volume in Table 7 for this section of Barber Street is 14,978, which is only slightly above the LOS D threshold of 14,600. Therefore, CMP improvements may be examined in the future along Barber Street to address potential capacity concerns as an alternative to more extensive roadway widening. ~~ G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 C;MP\CMP 07_Plan 103107.doc 15 :n 0 a o~ a ~, ~ c u ~U ~~ Ga ~~ .m o .~ ~~ U 0 N cl Y ~ C ~' 0 "C 0 v d 0 y r.~i z~ .~ a C4 U za a~ E 00 CC a H ~~ a~ ~~~.o a U ~ O ~C ~ ~ f ~ _ Q ~ C i a ,~ . 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Roadway link analyses were conducted for the existing (2006) and future (2030) traffic conditions. Results of the analyses demonstrate that all the roadway links currently operate above the adopted LOS D standard set by Indian River County for county roadways. Under future (2030) traffic conditions, however, Barber Street west of Schumann Drive is expected to operate at LOS E. Therefore, CMP strategies may need to be explored in the future to address traffic demand on Barber Street west of Schumann Drive, in particular at the intersection of Schumann Drive and Barber Street, which is a capacity constraint for this segment. Potential CMP strategies were developed for the intersection of Schumann Drive and Barber Street based on a preliminary review of the intersection lane geometry. and conversations with staff. Potential intersection improvements are listed below. ^ One additional westbound departure lane on Barber Street ^ One additional northbound left-turn lane to create dual northbound left-turn lanes ^ A dedicated right-turn lane on all approaches The intersection improvements identified above are consistent with the intent of CMP strategies to reduce congestion through small-scale improvements as an alternative to more extensive roadway segment widening. According to the FDOT 2007 Level of Service Generalized Tables, turn lanes can account for an equivalent capacity increase of 5 percent on roadway segments. Therefore, the LOS D capacity of Barber Street would increase from 14,600 vehicles per day to 15,330 vehicles per day following implementation of the Barber Street / Schumann Drive improvements. The anticipated 2030 traffic volume expected on Barber Street west of Schumann Drive is 15,172 vehicles per day (average of the two methodologies developed in Tables 6 and 7). Therefore, the anticipated 2030 traffic volume is within the LOS D capacity of Barber Street west of Schumann Drive with the implementation of the intersection improvements identified by Indian River County. G:\042075007-Indian River 2007 CMP\CMP 07 Plan 103107.doc 17 ~~ INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MPO LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2030 UPDATE Adopted December 14, 2005 Final Report September 2006 Amended June 2007 November 2007 Prepared far Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization 1801 27'h Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 (772) 226-1455 Fax: (772} 978-1806 Prepared by: Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. '1000 N_ Ashley Drive, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602 {813)224-8862 Fax: (813} 226-2106 In Cooperation With: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Space Imaging Data Transfer Solutions, LLC Gould Evans ~\ ~11TACNMENT ?_ Table 9-3: Roadway Project Selection Criteria Scores ~a of Criteria Criterion #1 -Project Status (Semi-Automatic Non-programmed priority in C1P or TIP Project for which the PD&E phase has been programmed Project for which Preliminary Engineering has been progr Project for which right-of-way acquisition, rf any, has been p Criterion #2 -Benefit -Cost Analysis (Autom 0 to 3 Benefit -Cost Ratio 6 to 10 Benefit -Cost Ratio 11 to 20 Benefit -Cost Ratio Benefit -Cost Ratio > 20 Criterion #3 - Facisting Volume to Capacity R 0.00 to 0.70 Volume to Capacity Ratio 0.70 to 0.90 Volume to Capacity Ratio 0.90 to 1.00 Volume to Capacity Ratio 1.00 to 1.10 Volume to Capacity Ratio Volume to Capacity Ratio > 1.10 Criterion #4 -Future Volume to Capacity Rat 0.00 to 0.70 Volume to Capacity Ratio 0.70 to 0.90 Volume to Capacity Ratio 0.90-to 1.00 Volume to Capacity Ratio 1.00 to 1.10 Volume to Capacity Ratio Volume to. Capacity Ratio > 1.10 _ Criterion #5 -Emergency Evacuation Routes Not an EvawaBon Route Collector Road Designated as an Evacuation Route j Arterial Road Designated as an Evacuation Route Interstate Road Designated as an Evacuation Route Criterion #6 - Integration of Transportation ; Scores 0 3 6 10 1 3 6 10 t 3 6 8 10 1 3 6 8 10 0 4 7 10 and Future Development (Semi-Automatically Little oc no Perceived Support of Future Development in General 2 Moderate Perceived Support of Future Development in General 5 Significant Perceived Support of Future Development andior Specific Desired Development and Economic Growth 10 Criterion #7 - Intermodal Connectivity (Semi-Automaticall Coded Not Designated as an tntermodal Access Route or Transit Corridor 0 Designated as an Intermodal Access Route 5 Designated as a Transit Corridor 7 Designated as an Intemlodal Access Route and a Transit Corridor 10 Criterion #8 -Truck Routes (Semi-Automaticall Coded Not Truck Route 0 County Truck Route 5 High truck Traffic on State TrucK Route 10 Criterion #9 - Roadwa Si nificance (Semi-Automatic Coded) No Direct Connectivity Between Major Centers of Development in the County p Direct Connectivity Between Major Centers of Development in the County 7 Direct Connectivity Between Major Centers of Development in and Outside the County 10 Criterion #10 - lm lamentation Complexi Semi-Automaticall Coded High Impact in One or More of the Following: Environment, Neighborhood, Economic, Right-Of-Way Need 0 Medium Impact in One or More of the Following: Environment, Neighborhood, Economic, Right-0f-Way Need b Low or No Impact on Environment, Neighborhood, Economic, Right-0f-Way Need 10 Tinda[e-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 9-5 Indian River County MPO September 2006 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan F:lCommunity DevelopmentlUserslMPO1LRTP120301Finaf Reportl9 -Cost Feasible PlaniChapter9 CostAffordablePlan v5.doc in the TIP ammed in TIP rogrammed in the TIP atically Coded) atio {Automatica io (AutomaticalN Table 9-0: Prioritization Scores for the Adopted 2030 Needs Plan Projects (cont.) Project Improvement Prioritization Score 13TH 5T SW (43RD AVE -to- 34TH AVE) New 2-Lane Road 1.13 13TH ST SW (34TH AVE -to- 27TH AVE) New 2-Lane Road 1.13 13TH ST SW (27TH AVE -to- 20TH AVE} New 2-Lane Road i.13 53RD ST (82ND AVE -to- 66TH AVE) New 2-Lane Road 1.13 17TH ST SW (66TH AVE -to- 58TH AVE) New 2-Lane Road 1.04 8TH ST (82ND AVE -to- 74TH AVE) New 2-Lane Road 1.04 Model Roadway Improvement Alternatives Throughout the Cost Affordable Plan development process, travel demand for the alternatives was forecasted, and the performance for that roadway network alternative was evaluated. The alternative road networks were input into TransCAD with the projected 2030 socioeconomic data to forecast the 2030 travel demand in the county. After the model was processed, a Generalized Tables Level of Service Analysis was performed an the county's major road network. For each altemative, this provided performance metrics which are described later in this chapter. Explore Alternative Financing Options Concurrent with the process of modeling roadway improvement alternatives, new and enhanced financing options were considered. These financing altematives included increasing transportation impact fees, adopting the Second Local Option Gas Tax, and extending the Local Option Safes Tax from 2020 through 2030. These funding alternatives were presented to the public at a workshop and to the MPO Board, the MPO Technical Advisory Committee, and the Citizen's Advisory Committee. The funding alternatives selected were to periodically increase impact fees, enact the Second Local Option Gas Tax, and extend the Sales Tax from 2020 through 2030. Table 9-5 summarizes the revenues that were forecasted to be available for the Cost Affordable Plan. This includes the Base Revenues, which are funding sources that currently exist, and Enhanced Revenues, which are funding sources that will need to be enacted and are reasonably expected to be approved based on prior experience with the local government involved. ~~ Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 9-7 Indian River County MPO September 2006 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan F:lCommunlty DevelopmentsUserstMPOILRFP120301Fina1 Reporfl9 - Cosf Feasible PlanlChapter9 CostAfl`ordablePlan v5.doc On Street From To 2011 Road Type 2030 Road Total Cost T e (x1,000) US 1 S. COUNTY LINE OSLO RD 4-Lane Divided 6-Lane $12,065 Divided US 1 AVIATION BLVD OLD DIXIE HWY (N) 4-Lane Divided 6-Lane $44,372 Divided US 1 ROSELAND RD N. COUNTY LWE 4-Lane Divided 6-Lane $5,256 • Divided Congestion Management System Projects ($500,000 per year) $70,000 Other State Roads Total $81,&78 4TH ST 98TH AVE 66TH AVE None 2-Lane $16,262 Undivided 12TH ST 90TH AVE 82ND AVE None 2-Lane $3,782 Undivided 12TH ST 43RD AVE 27TH AVE 2-Lane 2-Lane $2,855 Undivided Divided 13TH ST SW fi6TH AVE 58TH AVE None 2-Lane $4,041 Undivided 13TH ST SW 43RD AVE 34TH AVE None 2-Lane $1,561 Undivided 13TH ST SW 34TH AVE 27TH AVE None 2-Lane $3,360 Undivided 13TH ST SW 27TH AVE 20TH AVE None 2-Lane $1,922 Undivided 17TH ST SW 66TH AVE 58TH AVE None 2-Lane $4,020 Undivided 26TH ST 66TH AVE 43RD AVE 2-Lane 4-Lane $13,006 Undivided Divided 26TH ST 82ND AVE 74TH AVE None 2-Lane $3,850 Undivided AVIATION BLVD 43RD AVE U.S. 1 2-Lane 4-Lane $8,538 Undivided Divided 27TH AVE S. COUNTY LINE OSLO RD 2-Lane 4-Lane $9,561 Undivided Divided ~ 27TH AVE OSLO RD S.R. 60 2-Lane 2-Lane $12,331 o Undivided Divided ~ 43RD AVE S COUNTY LINE OSLO RD 2-Lane 4-Lane $12,975 Undivided Divided ' 43RD AVE OSLO RD 8TH ST 2-Lane 2-Lane $8,311 Undivided Divided 53RD ST 82ND AVE 66TH AVE None 2-Lane $9,fi00 Undivided 58TH AVE S COUNTY OSLO RD 2-Lane 4-Lane $11,850 LINE/KOBLEGARD RD Undivided Divided 66TH AVE S COUNTY LINE OSLO RD None 2-Lane $8,562 Undivided 66TH AVE OSLO RD 4TH ST 2-Lane 4-Lane $8,887 Undivided Divided 66TH AVE 4TH ST SR 60 2-Lane Divided 4Lane $8,854 Divided 66TH AVE SR 60 C.R. 510 2-Lane 4-Lane $36,173 Undivided Divided 82ND AVE S COUNTY LINE OSLO RD None 2-Lane $7,303 Undivided 82ND AVE 26TH ST C.R. 510 None 2-Lane $28,174 Undivided LACONIA ST C.R. 510 C.R.512 None 2-Lane $2,680 Undivided AVIATION BLVD US 1 INDIAN RIVER BLVD None 4-Lane $14,388 EXT Divided C.R. 510 C.R. 512 U.S.1 2-Lane 4-Lane $36,369 Undivided Divided C. R. 510 U.S.1 ICWW 2-Lane 4-Lane $3,719 Undivided Divided Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 9-9 Indian River County MPO September 2006 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan F:1Community DevefopmentlUserslMPO1LRTP120301Fina1 fZeporft9 -Cost Feasible PlanlChapter9 CostAffordablePlan v5.doc NUMBER OF LANES 2 3 4 6 ut One-Way ••- ^~~~ a Undivided ® ^~~~ 90Di ~ a Divided ~~ ~ Freeway ~ ~ improved Roads 2011-2030 interchanges • New ~ Existing ~~~~~~l~ll'~ ~r~~1~~~~~J'1~i~>J~-~f 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan Map 9-1 2030 Adopted Cost Affordable Plan Number of Lanes & Road Type Tindale-Oliver&Associates, Inc. 9-11 February 2006 G:t03213.04_03214.04 lRC_2030_LR7P1MapslFina! ReporttChapter 9UNAP 9-t.mxd Indian River County MPO 2030 Long Range Transpo ~ n n Facility Level of Service --------- LOS Not Calculated A C E B D~^F Interchanges • New • Existing ~til tli:JU~VV CTII,,~+~v~7 ,VC%4'"!`1 ~~~1: 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan Map 9-2 2030 Adopted Cost Affordable Plan Level of Service Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 9-12 Indian River County MPO February 2006 2030 Lang Range Transportation Pfan G:103213.04_03214.04_IRC_2030_LRTPWIaps~Finai Report\Chapter 91MAP 9-2.mxd INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization . ~O) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP k Community Development Director FROM: Phillip J. Matso MPO Staff Dire t r DATE: October 30, 2007 SUBJECT: Consideration of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization at the meeting of November 9, 2oa7. SUNIMARY At the request of FDOT, a series of amendments to the adopted FY 2407/08 - 2011/12 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP} are proposed for consideration by the MPO. The first of these amendments, known as a "roll- forward" amendment, is necessary to ensure that all unexpended funds contained in last year's approved TIP are available for use in this year's TIP. Recently, staff administratively approved this TIP amendment. Staff approval of minor amendments to MPO plans is allowed pursuant to MPO resolution No. 99-02, adopted on July 14, 1999. That resolution allows such administrative amendments with the requirement that the MPO Staff Director provide a status report of any such amendment to the MPO, TAC, and CAC at their next regularly scheduled meetings. This is the required staff report. The second amendment involves a reallocation of funding from the construction contingency line item in the TII' to project number 228583, the widening of US 1 from South of Oslo Road to South of Indian River Boulevard. Since this request represents a substantial increase in funding, the request is being presented to the MPO and its advisory committees for their consideration. Staff recommends that the MPO consider the amendment to project number 228583 and approve this amendment. DESCRIPTION, CONDITIONS & ANALYSIS I 1 V1~ At the request of FDOT, a series of amendments to the adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is proposed for consideration by the MPO. The first of these amendments, known as a "roll-forward" amendment, is administrative in nature and does not affect the cost, completion date, or scheduling of any project in the TIP. The funds contained in the roll-forward amendment were originally scheduled for authorization in FY 06/07. but, for a variety of reasons, were not expended by June 30, 2007. The amendment is necessary to ensure that all unexpended funds contained in last year's approved TIP are available for use in this year's TIP. This minor TIP amendment was recently approved administratively by staff. Staff approval of minor amendments to MPO plans is allowed pursuant to MPO resolution No. 99-02, adopted on 3uly 14, 1999. That resolution allows such administrative amendments with the requirement that the MPO Staff Director provide a status report of any such amendment to the MPO, TAC, and CAC at their next regularly scheduled meetings. This is the required staff report. The second amendment involves a reallocation of funding from the project contingency line item in the TIP to project number 228583, the widening of US 1 (South of Oslo Road to South of Indian River Boulevard). Because of substantial increases in the cost of construction materials, many road projects in the FDOT work program have experienced cost overruns above original cost estimates. In order to ensure that any cast overruns do not impact other projects in the transportation improvement program, FDOT progxams construction contingency funding in the TIP. With respect to the widening of US 1 south of Oslo 12oad, construction costs have increased by approximately $8.5 million over original estimates. According to FDOT, most of the increase is due to increased materials costs and to unanticipated costs associated with the removal of the existing concrete roadway. Since this request represents a substantial increase in funding, the request is being presented to the MPO and its advisory committees for their consideration. ` These amendments will be present to the MPO TAC and CAC on November 8`t`, 2007. The action of the advisory committees will be reported to the MPO at the November 9`i' meeting. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the MPO consider the amendment to project number 228583 and approve this amendment. Attachments: 1. FDOT Roll-Forward Amendment for FY 2007/08 2. ~FDOT TIP Amendment to project #228583, widening of US1 (Oslo Road to south of Indian Rivex Boulevard). 3. MPO Resolution No. 99-02 F:1Community DcvelopmentlUsers~MPOVvieetings\TAC12007V17-8-07 Joint mtg\77P Amendments.doc ~b 2 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANN[NG ORGANIZATION (MPO) FY 2007!08 - FY 2011112 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP} TIP AMENDMENT APPROVAL CERTIFICATION FORM FY 2008 Ro11-Forwaraf Report The MPO, through administrative delegation to its director, approved incorporation of the attached report into the TIP on Septembers , 2007. 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LL ^ ~ p 0^ X ~ S O W O L'i F"i . 2 ~ 2 N y C N U o cl m ^ X .g ~ n N a T U C ~ C (0 ~ ~ d C d a ~ C ~ QC 'O b V Q Q O~ O O C p C s`~ rop ~ Gov 7 J (q ~ ~ (~ 3 Eye m Et°q~ _oo oom z r V ; ~~ r D ~ ~ ~ ~ z ~- ~- LL o O r> p M O f N O p N ~ N m _ G ~ ~ n ' ` N ~ ~ U p- U a z 4CII~EflT 2 ~.% ~SPO RESOLE?;0~1 ~0. Q~QZ .~, RESOLL'TIOti OF TI{E T~~L4.1 RJ'~'ER COt~~TY HETROPOLiT.~,y PLA.HtTiG ORGA.`iIZATIO~ ALTHORIZL~G THE ~iPO STAFF DIRECTOR TO PERFOR.4i 4iL~OR RE`'iSt0~5 A_~'D A.ltF~`D~[E~fI'S TO PLANS, REPORTS, A?~fD DOCL'ME.'~TS APPROl~D SY TKE 1ipp, }}~N SUCH ACTTO'~ iS ~tEEDED TO 08TAJ! FL~.Ai. STATE A,\'D F~DER~.L APPROVAL pF St1CH ITEy1S .rl.~-D t5 \ECE55.~lRY DC.T TO T~SE pR OTHER C04STRAi,~. HTiER.EAS, the Indian !fiver County ~{eaopoG~.n Planning Orgaa.ization ('~O) is ;:~ designatad snd ronstitutcd body respotuible for the arbor. ~sponatioo plannin3 and pregrammL; process for the Vero Beach Urbsttized Area; sad HBEREAS, the IKPO is ttsponstbfe for prrs.~g and appro~ing~setieral irLpocz~ trarsporarioa plans, reports, and documenu; and I~~HERE.4S, the Florida Bepartmeat of Traas-~oration (FOOT), the LrS Oepamncot c: Transpotzadon NSDOT), or other state or fedes:l agencies may ragttue minor rt:~isiaas to suet trarsponation plans, reports, arsd d«urnenti ss a condition of fina) approval; and ~zRFRE.4S, minor trvisioas arc generally defined u smatl•scale temtal clarifications tc ~•iP0 rraorts, Plans. 3nct appGeztions, consultant scopes of services, and atltex similsr docunrnts: tninor charges to Pro}ens within the 1SPCi's aporo~•ed Tr~.sportaoon L^proversent Procram tTQ i:xiu~r.3 rroix: acl~-aaccnet;t'aAd s'atd•fede-a: ;:_•~xt i•~-~_ g :;.a:..es; and tinor cl:a; 3a :o :. adopted ttti:ted Punning `~'orl< ?-a,i-am (L?'x"?; :a~e`.~,-.3 hud3et [lac i:_... -c~-:siotu. and .. KTIEREAS, such minor ttvision; tx amrndmeas oflcn need to be catnpleted in short timefr3na because ofdeadlines assooiicd with svcn tnr~orurion plans, reports, >ad documrnu. ~04t', THEREFORE, BE 1T R£SOL~"ED B1' THE I~DI.~~ RI!•'ER COt„!T1' tifETROPOLIT,L~ Pt.1.ti11~G ORGA.\ZZ4TI0~1: I. That the fndiaa Riti-er County ~•fetropolttan Pfar^t.g Qrganizanon l~tp0) autbonzes the ~f?O Sta.@' Dve{tor to perform minor :e~irersi~c:sW,tents to plans, imports, and docuraettts approved by the A.iPO, 0.~en such ac~an is rr,..ded to obtain final state and ., ftdtral approval of such items, and is oaessu y- d:: to t:mc at othci constninrs. :. That the ti¢'0 StaS Director shah obtain cotxurrca.e y orn the !.gyp C'„airman in the aru.,t . of performing such minor rctiisions"arn: ;dmrnrs. 3. That the '.SPO Stag Director sFall provide a sti-:s r, ort to the ~4P0, TAC, and C.~C in~•olving the nature of such minor m~s~onsur-~~cnts at the nett regularly scheduled '~O, TAC, and CAC metitinc alCer 4`te cotstpleoo~ of such minor rs.isions: amrndrneru by tha ~O StatT Director. THIS RESOLLTIO~ v.'as moved fora.~puon b~ _~aroline Ginn and the mocoa +*•as seconded by~ Fran A~a~e a,'td ~II being put to s vote. the vote w•as as follows: • C'sai.~rttaa lobo W. Tiepin Cotnraissioner Fart B: Adults. ~ COLLnC1Ik'Oa'lan Sandri l~C:~ d Cq ~ AY! Cotnmissiotter Caroline Ginn ~7a ~- COC11L1 J i34DR K>x~ Mac>st ,~rs~ *, - CatmCilmi>i 10hII 41CCidti Are Cottaeiltaata Cttu{a NtuherYet 1,^e • Cotmcilm.m Carl Prase Ar; f~uaci loan Cbarfea ~'~.-stedt e~,s ~~ AT3~CHNiENi .~ T?ie Chairmsa tllttuPoc :xiarcd :he resciuriaa duly passcd and adopted ;his L4I.lL. Cay of Jutr -994, ' [~~U..ti Riti'ER COLti'fY ! tETRb?Ot1T,~ti P L~i.~:1~ C ORG 1~1Z~T70\ --, ~ i --~` ~Z' '~~ . ~ ~ John 1i'. Tlpptr , C atrmu .4T'TEST~ ~ APPROVED A.S TO FOR'•i A.~~ LEG,~i. SL'FFICIE~CY CBARLES P. ~'ITU~FAC ~SPO .~TTOR.\-EY ~y ' , INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORH}A MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP ~~, Community Development Director` Phillip J. Matson~^' MPO Staff Director FROM: Sutapa Chatterjee MPO Planner DATE: October 29, 2007 SUBJECT: Consultant Status Report Presentation on the Design and Environmental Permitting Phase of the Airport Loop Trail Project of the Central County Greenways Plan It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO} at its meeting of November 9, 2007. SUMMARY The MPO adopted the Central Indian River County Greenways Master Plan on February 14, 2007. In order to begin implementation of the plan, the MPO, at its meeting on August 24, 2407, approved the Scope of Services to begin the Design and Environmental Permitting Process for the Airport Loop Trail. Since August, the consultants, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Alta Planning -f- Design, have collected field data, identified potential alignments, and prepared documents for the environmental review process. On November 9`h, the consultants will be presenting a project status report to the MPO. Staff recommends that the MPO consider the consultant presentation and provide the consultants with comments. DESCRIPTION. CONDITIONS, AND ANALYSIS On February 14, 2007, the MPO adopted the Central Indian River County Greenways Master Plan. The Plan identifies potential greenway corridors in the central part of Indian River County. Based on the potential for near-term project implementation, the plan was divided in three phases. Phase I projects include the Airport Loop Trail, the Two Bridges Loop, and the AlA East Coast Greenway corridor. Subsequently, the MPO approved a scope of services for the design and environmental permitting {included as optional Task 7 in the Master Plan) for one of the Phase Iprojects -The Airport Loop Trail. 1 ~., The Airport Loop Trail project will result in an approximately 4-mile long shared-use trail on land around the perimeter of Vero Beach Municipal Airport, as well as a trail connection to 58th Avenue. The trail will parallel 43rd Avenue north of 26th Street, and will either follow existing service road corridors within the Airport Flatwoods area outside of the secured airport fence line, or the Airport Perimeter parallel to the 41st Street / US 1 corridors. The Ioop trail will be connected with a proposed bike/ped facility along Aviation Boulevard and 26th Street, which is being designed as part of a separate project. Connections to a proposed Mountain Bike Park will be considered on the Airport Flatwoods lands west of 43rd Avenue. A work order for the design and permitting project was issued to the MPO Greenways consultant on September 12`h. The preliminary design of the project (Tasks 1 & 2} is scheduled to be completed within 4 months from the date of issuance of the work order for a lump sum fee of $64,000. Since September, the consultants have prepared an aerial base map of the project area; conducted field reconnaissance work including surveying potential trail alignments around the airport; identified key opportunities and constraints; and developed potential trail alignments. These potential alignments include: - 43rd Avenue (north of Aviation Boulevard) - Vero Beach City maintenance paths east of 43rd Ave and on the north side of the Airport - FPL easements on the north side of the Airport - Eastern edge of City airport property. The consultants are also studying the environmental review of the project based on available data, maps, and field reviews. Data sources for the Airport Loop Trail project include the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI} data and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) data. RECOMMENDATION On November 9~', the consultants will be presenting a proj ect status report to the MPO. Staff recommends that the MPO consider the consultant presentation and provide the consultants with comments. B:1McetingsUNP0~200TI 1-9-071CrnVa1 Crreenweys Task 7 Sialus.doc ~~ 2 INDIAN RNER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization {MPO) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP ~~~ Community Development Director Phillip J. Matson ~~ MPO Staff Director FROM: Sutapa Chatterjee ~[/ MPO Planner DATE: October 29, 2007 SUBJECT: Consultant Presentation for the Development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at its meeting of November 9, 2007. SUMMARY On August 24, 2007, the MPO approved the Scope of Services for the development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan. The plan is being developed by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Alta Planning + Design. Currently, the consultants are in the initial phases of plan development (identifying a public involvement plan for the project and collecting preliminary data on site conditions, costs, and regulations}. On November 9~', the consultants will present a project status report to the MPO. Staff recommends that the MPO consider the consultant presentation and provide the consultants with comments. DESCRIPTION. CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS On February 14, 2007, the MPO adopted the Central Indian River County Greenways Master Plan. The plan was well-received in the community and, as a result, the county has proceeded to design and implement one of the projects contained in the plan, the Vero Beach Airport Loop trail. In the Unified Planning Work Program that was adopted in May of 2007, the MPO included a North County Greenways Plan project. On August 24, 2007, the MPO approved a scope of services for the development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan. Subsequently, the consultants, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Alta Planning + Design, were issued a work order to proceed with the development of the plan. The scope of services for the plan includes 8 tasks that are scheduled to be completed within 9 months from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed (September 12, 2007), for a ~S professional fee of $80,000. The tasks identified in the scope include developing a public involvement plan for the project, collecting base data, identifying evaluation criteria, determining preliminary greenways alternatives, developing goals, forming a Greenways Management Committee, and preparing an implementation plan. The scope also has an optional task far design and permitting of greenways corridors. All of the tasks in the scope will be funded through a combination of federal highway planning (PL) and transit planning (5303) funds. As of this time, greenway design costs have not been calculated. Costs will depend on the length and complexity of selected projects. The North County Greenways Master Plan Project will include identification of existing and potential water, greenway, equestrian, and historic trails, and possible connections to sidewalks and bike lanes. The project's implementation plan will prioritize greenways based on cost, typical sections, and regulatory conditions. Since September, the consultants have been working on the data collection task. Where possible, data are being collected in geographic information system (GIS) format to facilitate mapping and to provide consistency with other county planning efforts. As of this time, data collection has focused on streets, jurisdictional boundaries, rights-of--way, parks, schools, hydrographic features, trails and historic sites. RECOMMENDATION On November 9~', the consultants will be presenting a project status report to the MPO. Staff recommends that the MPO consider the consultant presentation and provide the consultants with comments. B~1Mtetings~01200T11-20TNostlt Cnxnways Plan Status.doc INDIAN RIVER COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Quarterly Status Report July 1, 2007- September 30, 2007 INTRODUCTION This status report for the first quarter of FY 2006/2007 identifies the activities undertaken by the Indian River County MPO during the reporting period. WORK PROGRAM STATUS During the first quarter of FY 20072008, MPO staff completed various activities related to the approved UPWP. These are identified below. • Task 1.1- Program Management From July 1, 2007 to Septembex 30, 200.7, MPO staffundertook all applicable MPO program management functions. This involved general administration and financial management activities, as well as coordination with various local governments and with FDOT. Specific activities included: - attendance at MPO meetings, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting, and e MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC} meeting - attendance atone MPO Advisory Council (MPOAC) staffdirectors meeting and one MPOAC governing board meeting - provision of technical assistance to the MPO, TAC, and CAC - development of agendas, staff reports, and minutes for MPO, TAC, and CAC meetings - preparation of various MPO-related correspondence - supervision of MPO staff activities - coordination of MPO activities with local governments and FDOT - maintenance of the MPO's web site - circulation of orientation materials to new MPO and advisory board members - distributing new MPO mailing address and contact information to public agencies, local governments, consultants, and citizens - interview of transportation planner applicants far the vacant position - reproduction and distribution of the MPO newsletter - completion of the 2007 FDOT certification review process started in March of 2007 - ~ preparation of the fourth quarter progress report and final invoice of 2006/07 Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 1 ~~ • Task 1.2 -Program Development• UPWP There was no work completed on this task during the quarter. • Task 1.3 and Task 1.4 These are FDOT tasks relating to support/match for the Section ] 12 program and the Section 5303 program, respectively. No MPO activities are associated with these tasks. + Task 1.5 - Training During the quarter, MPO staff attended atwo-day FDOT training workshop held in Orlando. The workshop was conducted by FDOT and Federal Highway Administration staff and focused on new federal planning fund eligibility rules and invoicing procedures. Also discussed were Federal and State requirements for UPWP preparation and development of the MPO's multi-year business plan. • Task 1.6 -Public Involvement During the reporting period, MPO staff responded to inquiries from citizens, local governments, business and community groups, and other parties about MPO plans, actions, and activities. The MPO logs, evaluates, and, if requested, responds to all comments it receives from the public. Public contact information is entered in the MPO's public information database and is used to evaluate overall public involvement efforts on an annual basis. Throughout the quarter, staff made the MPO's major plans, studies, and programs available for public distribution at a number of outlets, including the Indian River County Main and Sebastian Branch Libraries and at the Indian River County Community Development Department reception desk. Also throughout the quarter, staff maintained the MPO web site. That site is structured as part of the County's general web site. Among the regularly.updated information items on the web site are meeting dates, agenda minutes, staffreports, newsletters, and other information. This web site also has MPO staff e-mail addresses. During the quarter, MPO staff participated in a research project conducted by the National Association of Regional Councils {NARC) to evaluate the effectiveness of regional and statewide travel demand models. Also during the quarter, MPO staff initiated a public involvement process for the design of the Central Indian River County Greenways Plan. Major activities completed included scheduling public meetings and workshops; developing aproject-specific website; and reviewing a public involvement technical memorandum prepared by the consultant, Alta Planning and Design. Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 page 2 .~ Finally, MPO staff published and distributed a special edition of its quarterly MPO newsletter. This newsletter edition addressed a variety of topics in Indian River County and also contained an updated transit route schedule and GIS-based map of new roadway construction. To complete this task, MPO staff added to and maintained mailing lists of interested individuals and community representatives; wrote a number of articles pertaining to transportation activities in the county; designed a layout for the newsletter; and managed publication and mail out. • Task 2.1-Land Use and Socioeconomic Data Analysis During the quarter, MPO staff reviewed and commented on socio-economic data assumptions for northern St. Lucie County that were developed by St. Lucie-Martin County LRTP consultants. MPO staff reconciled these assumptions with proposed DRI activity, available vacant land, and Indian River County model assumptions. .Also during the quarter, MPO staff developed a draft scope of services for a work order to update the MPO's vacant parcel model. The scope includes items to perform a vacant land update; refine reports created as part of the original vacant model application; and automate the process of mapping vacant land and proposed developments. When complete, the application will continue to provide valuable information into the Treasure Coast Regional Planning. Model, Greater Treasure Coast Model, and the County's traffic study analysis process. • Task 2.2 -Traffic Count and Transportation Data Collection and Analysis In the first quarter of FY 2007/2008, staffundertook several traffic count data collection and analysis activities. These included: o conducting 40 24-hour,l5-minute interval, automatic machine classification counts, as part of the Indian River County Annual Traffic Count Program o conducting 4 special counts, including approach counts and speed studies o conducting 8 intersection turning movement. counts This information was compiled and is maintained in a computer database. • Task 2.3 - Geographic Information Systems (GIST Analysis During the quarter, MPO staff created or modified a number of GIS transportation geodatabase layers and project shape files. Layers developed this quarter included Concrete Plant Locations for the Community Development department; updated Transit Routes,• and updated Bus Stop locations. Also during the quarter, the MPO continued to participated in a countywide GIS study. The study, which is being conducted in conjunction with Indian River County Public Works, Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 3 ,. Administration, and Information Technology staff, will result in streamlined and accurate databases, shape files, and layers that will be incorporated in all future MPO GIS work products. Finally, during the quarter, MPO staff began developing maps toidentifyrights-of--way to be protected on all collector and arterial roadways, as specified in F.A.C. 336.02. Specific tasks included overlaying appropriate corridor shape files over aerial photographs and determining the portions of the right of way that are likely to be acquired. • Task 3.1-Long Range Planning During the quarter, MPO staff and its consultants analyzed the impacts of removing Fleming Street from the adopted 2030 Long Range Transportation PIan (LRTP). In the previous quarter, MPO staff used the FSUTMS model to determine the impacts to 2030 traffic patterns with and without Fleming street. • Task 3.2 -Transit Planning Throughout the quarter, MPO staff coordinated with City, County, Council on Aging and FDOT staff on a number of intermodal project planning activities. For example, MPO staff met with County staffto discuss possible transit infrastructure improvements at the County Administration Building and at the Gifford Health Center. In addition, MPO staff continued to provide assistance to City and County staffto obtain grant funding for intermodal projects, including the Aviation Boulevard intermodal project. A number of activities were undertaken in developing a minor update of the Transit Development Plan (TDP}. These included preparing a vehicle inventory; obtaining operating statistics; and updating route maps. The TDP minor update is expected to be adopted early in the second quarter of 2006/07. Another activity undertaken in this quarter involved MPO staff coordination with local governments and the Council on Aging regazding transit planning in the context of the overall transportation planning process. Specifically, MPO staff participated in a quarterly meeting with County staff and Council on Aging staff to discuss transit operations and related issues, and assisted County staff and Council on Aging staff in administering federal and state capital, operating and intermodal grant funds. As part of the intermodal grant administration and development process, MPO staff conducted Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings to update FDOT on the status of its corridor and intermodal grants. Staff also updated its quarterly report for reporting the status of progress on these grants. With respect to grant administration activities, MPO staff coordinated with FDOT staff, prepared BCC and MPO agenda items, and took necessary actions to ensure the continuation of a number of federal and state grants. These activities included: • Revising the 2002/03 5307 Transit Operations and Capital grant; and ~~ ~ Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 4 • Conducting Quarterly TEAM and ECHO electronic invoicing activities. Finally, MPO and Council on Aging staff coordinated with staff from St. Lucie and Brevard Counties on regional transit system development. It is anticipated that a new route, crossing the Brevard County line, will be implemented in early 2007. • Task 3.3 -Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development During the quarter, MPO staff presented the draft 2006/07 - 2010/ll Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the MPO for its approval. In so doing, staff developed staff reports, incorporated advisory board comments, and customized Powerpoint presentations. Once approved, the adopted TIP- was sent to FDOT, the state clearinghouse, and other agencies. During the quarter, staff undertook a number of activities related to developing the MPO's FY 2007/08. - 2011112 TIP. One such activity was the preparation of the MPO's 2006 Priority Projects Report. The 2006 Priority Projects Report incorporates separate priority lists for highway, enhancement, congestion management system (CMS), transit, and airport projects. To identify highway priorities, staff reviewed the status of previous priorities; reviewed interim year improvement sets contained in the LRTP; and coordinated extensively with local, county and FDOT staff. To identify CMS priorities, MPO staff reviewed the results of the 2006 CMS analysis (see Task 3.4). To develop new transit priorities, MPO staff reviewed the adopted 2005 Transit Development Plan -Major Update and also consulted Council on Aging staff. Airport project priority lists were developed through consultation with airport officials in Vero Beach and Sebastian. MPO staff also evaluated and ranked eligible enhancement applications, employing the same methodology and using. the same priority criteria as it did in 2005. In order to rank the 2006 applications, staff collected and analyzed project data, ranked each project based on its ability to meet the priority criteria, and incorporated the fmal project rankings into an enhancement projects priority list. Prior to the development of the Annual Project Priorities report, MPO staff and the staff of several municipalities and Indian River County met with officials from FDOT to discuss the priority process. Comments from FDOT and the other agencies were incorporated into the priority projects report. When completed, MPO staff presented the 2006 Priority Projects Report to the TAC, CAC, and MPO for their approval. As part of this process, staff completed a number of subtasks, including the development of staff reports; the promotion of public involvement opportunities; the creation of customized powerpoint presentations for the MPO and its advisory committees; and the incorporation of advisory board comments into the final report. During the first quarter of 2006/07, MPO staff completed work on a number of tasks related to the 2006 Enhancement Application process. This included contacting FDOT District N Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 5 staff regarding the eligibility of the 2006 Enhancement Applications that were submitted during the previous quarter. MPO staff transmitted FDOT comments to the project sponsors in order for the sponsors to make necessary corrections. To complete the eligibility determination process, staff notified applicants of the status of their applications. • Task 3.4 -Congestion Management Process (CMP) During the quarter, MPO staff, in conjunction with the MPO's Highways General Planning Consultant, conducted a 2007 CMP analysis. Performing the CMP analysis involved five subtasks. The first subtask involved conducting a corridor prioritization analysis to rank roadway segments based on a formula that considers current and future congestion. The second subtask involved eliminating segments where improvements are programmed {within the next five years) or segments were evaluated as part of previous MPO CMP efforts. The third subtask involved identifying priority CMP corridors by grouping adjacent CMP segments identified in the second subtask. The fourth subtask involved identifying various strategies with respect to the characteristics of each of the CMP corridors. This step results in the identification of priority CMP strategies that are appropriate for implementation. The fifth subtask involved the prioritization of CMP strategies that are identified for the comdors. In addition, the MPO • Task 4.1 -Transportation Disadvantaged Program MPO staff expenses for the provision of administrative support for the County's transportation disadvantaged program are incurred against the County's approved year 2006 TD grant as indicated in the MPO's UPWP. These TD activities are reported separately to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. • Task 4.2 -Comprehensive Plan Consistency During the first quarter of 2007/08, MPO staff and county staff evaluated the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2007 Pxiority Projects Report for consistency with the Transportation Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan. This involved coordinating with County Public Works and Budget staff to update the local section of the TIl' to be consistent with the Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Throughout the first quarter, MPO staff continued its update of the Indian River County Comprehensive PIan -Transportation Element Evaluation and Appraisal Report {EAR}. Specif c tasks performed included analyzing existing conditions data and comparing these data to conditions existing at the time of adoption of the last EAR. MPO staff also attended progress meetings and coordinated with County staff on a schedule for EAR adoption. In addition to these activities, MPO staff explored historical trends with respect to several aspects of transportation that are not currently included in the Comprehensive plan. These areas include the jobs-to-housing balance in the county; fuel tax and other revenue efficiency; and mode split on county transportation facilities. With respect to each of these areas, the ~Z Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 6 county reviewed existing research to obtain benchmarks, collected and analyzed data, and reported conclusions to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. • Task 4.3 - Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Program During the quarter, MPO staff participated in FDOT's Safe Routes to Schools grant program for sidewalk construction at Fellsmere Elementary School. In so doing, MPO staff collected data from school district, municipal, and county traffic engineering databases; conducted a field review of bike/ped conditions; reviewed the project for consistency with the county's Bike/Ped plan; and took photos of the study area. This information was assembled into a grant application and forwarded to FDOT District IV for its consideration. After the grant was approved, MPO staffassisted county public works staff in amending its JPA with FDOT to reflect the new funding. • Task 4.4 - FDOT ProLct Coordination During the reporting period, MPO staff coordinated with FDOT on several projects being undertaken by FDOT within Indian River County. In so doing, MPO staff provided information to FDOT and its consultants to facilitate the development of FDOT projects. Also during the reporting period, MPO and County engineering staffmet with FDOT staff and consultants regarding- widening projects on US 1, SR 60, and I-95. For each of these projects, staff reviewed the consultants' proposed alignments, identified significant issues of local concern, and/or recommended changes. Other tasks included assisting with public involvement and notification issues; conducting field observations; and coordinating with various partner agencies. One major coordination activity that occurred during the quarter concerned the widening of I-95 and planning for a new interchange at Oslo Road. MPO staff requested and reviewed copies of various draft Interchange Justification Report (IJR) work products, including draft alignments for the interchange and proposed traffic model assumptions. In addition, MPO staff met with FDOT and its consultants on several occasions to review the assumptions and provide feedback. In order to keep the public and the MPO board informed of the status of the project, MPO staff has invited the project consultants to provide regular updates to the MPO and its advisory committees. • Task 4.5 - Intergovernmental Coordination Throughout the quarter, MPO staff coordinated with local governments with respect to grant funding for the TEA-21 Enhancement program, Corridor Grant program, Safe Routes to School program, and other grant programs. MPO staff distributed grant applications to local jurisdictions, provided technical assistance, and coordinated comments from FDOT with respect to the application process. Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 7 ~/ Also during the quarter, MPO staff sent agenda materials, newsletters, and invitations to particigate in LRTP activities to the Brevard, St. Lucie, and Martin County MPOs. In addition, MPO staff continued to review technical information and provide comments on proposed development projects in other jurisdictions that impact Indian River County. Examples of such projects include the Indrio Groves and Visions at Indrio DRIB in St. Lucie County. Task 4.6 -Greenways Planning During the quarter, MPO staff finalized the process of selecting a consultant for the Central Indian River County Greenways plan. In the previous quarter, a selection committee met and shortlisted candidate firms. These shortlisted firms were later invited to make presentations to the committee. The presentations were held a short time later and a ranked list of consulting firms was developed. During the first quarter of 2006/07, MPO staff presented the top ranked firm, Aita Planning and Design, to the MPO for its approval and for authorization to negotiate a contract for the project. A contract was developed by the MPO, and the project began in August of 2006 when a kickoff meeting was held and a notice to proceed was issued to the consultant. Since August, the MPO has undertaken a number of subtasks in the development of the Greenways plan. These subtasks included reviewing Technical Memoranda on Public Involvement and Greenways Selection Criteria; meeting with consultants and local officials; and providing data to the consultant. The MPO anticipates developing a preliminary set of greenways alternatives early in the second quarter. • Task 4.7 -Corridor Studies During the quarter, MPO staff continued coordinating with FDOT and City of Vero Beach staff to develop and implement solutions for the intersection of Indian River Boulevard and Royal Palm Point (five points) in Vero Beach. Also during the quarter, MPO staff assisted County and City of Vero Beach Public Works, and City Engineering staff in developing the Aviation Boulevard intermodal design project. • Task 4.8 -Aviation Boulevard Extension During the quarter, MPO staff and consultants performed a number of tasks associated with the Aviation Boulevard Extension Corridor Study. Specific tasks included refining and consolidating the conceptual alignments developed in the previous quarter; coordinating with the MPO board and its advisory committees on the alignments; collecting data; reviewing conceptual drainage and right of way needs; and reviewing environmental assessments for the alignments. MPO staff also provided the consultant with information on future site plans in the area and helped refine cost estimates for use in preparing a fatal flaw analysis. The MPO expects to take action with respect to the fatal flaw analysis early in the next quarter. Task 4.9 - Regional Long Range Transuortation Plan Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 Page 8 During the quarter, MPO staff worked with staff from the St. Lucie, Martin, and Brevard County MPOs to coordinate Lang Range Planning efforts. For example, MPO staff attended the first Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting, held in St. Lucie County. This committee, which is the successor organization to the Project Oversight Committee {POC), is composed of TAC, CAC, and TDLCB representatives of the three Treasure Coast MPOs and is charged with developing and reviewing regional plans and documents for adoption by the TCTC. At the August, 2007 meeting, the RAC adopted both regional priorities and a list of TRIP grant-eligible projects far use in prioritizing FY 2007/08 TRIP funding. During the quarter, the MPO continued cooperating with FDOT on the development of a Greater Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model (GTCRPM}. This model is being developed jointly by FDOT Districts Four and Five in response to a request from the Indian River County MFO. The GTCRPM will include Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and parts of Palm Beach and Brevard Counties. When complete, the model will enable Indian River County to analyze traffic interaction between Indian River and Brevard Counties and estimate future long range travel demand throughout the region. During the quarter, MPO staff provided data to FDOT and FDOT's modeling consultants and hosted the kickoff meeting far development of the model. TASK END PRODUCTS PRODUCED THIS QUARTER End Products completed on or ahead of schedule (as indicated in the 2007/08 UPWP} during the quarter included: 2007/08 - 2011/12 Transportation Improvement Program {TIP) (Scheduled for completion July 2007; project completed on schedule}; 2007 Priority Projects Report (scheduled for completion September 2007; project completed on schedule); 2007 CMS Projects Priority List and Analysis (scheduled for completion September 2007; project completed on schedule). UNCOMPLETED TASK END PRODUCTS All tasks that were scheduled for completion in the first quarter were completed. CONCLUSION From July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007, several UPWP work tasks progressed. MPO staffexpects the level of activity on programmed work activities to increase during the second quarter of FY 2007/08. F:lCommimny DevelopmrndllsasN4'OWrvoiccs\FY0708\IS quenc a\euu rcp~a,.doc Progress Report for First Quarter FY 2007/08 I~ Page 9 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP ~+'~~ Community Development Director FROM: Phillip J. Matson MPO Staff Direc r DATE: October 30th, 2007 SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT OF MPO ADVISORY COMMITTEES It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration at the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting of November 9th; 2007. CAC MEETING The CAC met on September 4th, 2007. The main topic of discussion was the 2007 MPO Priority Projects report. After considering the report, the CAC recommended that the MPO approve the report. The CAC is scheduled to meet on November 8, 2007 to consider amendments to the TIP and LRTP and again on December 4, 2007 to discuss the 2007/08 - 2011/12 FDOT Five Year Tentative Work Program. TAC MEETING The TAC met on August 24th, 2007. At that meeting, the TAC also considered the 2007 MPO Priority Projects report. After discussing the report, the TAC recommended. that the MPO approve the report. The TAC is scheduled to meet on November 8, 2007 to consider amendments to the TIP and LRTP and again on November 30,.2007 to consider the 2007/08 - 2011/12 FDOT Five Year Tentative Work Program. BAC MEETING There have been no meetings of the MPO Bike/Ped Advisory Committee (BAC) since the September 12, 2007 MPO meeting. The BAC will meet on November 8ei to discuss the Central and North County Greenways Plans. UPCOMING MEETINGS The MPO and its advisory committees will next meet as follows: MPO Meeting: December 12, 2007 -10:00 am MPOTAC: November 30, 2007 -10:00 am MPOCAC: December 4, 2007 - 2:00 pm MPOBAC: November 8, 2007- 3:00 pm METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION A meeting of the Indian River County (IRC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2007, in the County Administration Building, 1800 27th Street, Building B, Room B1-501, Vero Beach, Florida. Present were: Chairman Peter O'Bryan; Sandra Bowden, and Joe Flescher, Commissioners, IRC; Vice Mayor Cheryl Hampton, City of Fellsmere; Council Members Dale Simchick, City of Sebastian; Vice Mayor Sabin Abell, City of Vero Beach; Vice Mayor David Becker, Town of Indian River Shores and Debbie MacKay, IRC School Board Absent were: Gary Wheeler and Wesley Davis, Commissioners, IRC; Councilmember Ken Daige, City of Vero Beach; Councilmember Susan Adams, City of Fellsmere; and Councilmember AI Paternoster (all excused). Also present was IRC staff: Bob Keating, Community Development Director; Jim Davis, Director, Public Works; Chris Mora, Assistant Director, Public Works; Phil .Matson, MPO Staff Director; and Sutapa Chatterjee, MPO Planner. Others. present were: Lois Busch, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); Eric Menger, Airport Director; Karen Deigl, Executive Director, Senior Resource Association (formerly Council on Aging); Joe Griffin, Sebastian Municipal Airport and Alex Kromhout, Interested Citizen. Call to Order Chairman O'Bryan called the meeting to order, at which time it was determined a quorum was present. Approval of Minutes of September 12, 2007 (10:03) ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowden, SECONDED by Councilmember Simchick, the members voted unanimously (8-0) to approve the minutes of September 12, 2007, with corrections. Status Report of the 2007 Transit Development Plan Minor Update (10:10) No action required. Mr. Phil Matson reviewed his memorandum of October 31St, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. A lengthy discussion followed. MPO-Approved 1 November 9, 2007 F:\BCC\All Committees\MPO\2007 Minutes\110907 ~~ Consideration of Amendment to 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan/Consideration of 2007/08 Congestion Management Program Annual Report (10:24) Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of June 26, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. A lengthy discussion followed. On MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Councilmember Simchick, the members voted unanimously (8-0) to approve the 2030 LRTP draft amendments and approve the 2007 Congestion Management Process Analysis. (10:55) Consideration of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP1 amendment. Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of October 30, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowden, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, the members voted unanimously (8-0) to approve the FDOT Roll- Forward Amendment for FY 2007/08 and the FDOT amendment to project 228583. (11:01) Commissioner Flescher left the meeting at 11:04 am Consultant Status Report Presentation on the Design and Environmental Permitting Phase of the Airport Loop Trail Project of the Central County Greenways Plan No action required. Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of October 29, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. Mr. Matson introduced Jeff Olson, ALTA Planning and Design, and Steward Robertson, Kimtey Horn and Associates who provided a presentation on the Central County Greenways Plan. MPO-Approved 2 November 9, 2007 F:\BCC\All Committees\MPO\2007 Minutes\110907 s~ Consultant Presentation for the Development of the North Indian River County Greenways Master Plan No action required. Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of October 29, 2007, contained in the backup file in the Commission Office. Consultants Jeff Olson, ALTA Planning and Design, and Stewart Roberts, Kimley Horn and Associates, provided a presentation of the North Indian River County greenways Master Plan. A lengthy discussion followed. Quarterly Status Report of MPO Activities No action required. Mr. Matson submitted the report for the first quarter of FY 2007/2008, which is on file at the Commission Office, and discussed the activities performed by the Indian River County MPO during the reporting period. Status Report of Other MPO Advisory Committees No action required. Mr. Matson reviewed his memorandum of October 30th, 2007, contained in the backup on file in the Commission Office. Other Business Mr. Matson presented an invitation to the MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials which is going to take place on April 25-27, 2008 at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel. Comments from the Public There was none. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m. MPO-Approved 3 November 9, 2007 F:\BCC1All Committees\MPO\2007 Minutes\110907