MPO Policy Committee
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · June 30, 2015
Agenda
SPECIAL
POLICY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization
June 30, 2015
1:30 p.m.
MPO Office
100 W Broadway, 2nd Floor
Farmington, New Mexico
AGENDA
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
SPECIAL POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
June 30, 2015 1:30 PM
This meeting will be held at the MPO Office, 100 W Broadway, 2nd Floor, Farmington, New
Mexico.
ITEM PAGE
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the minutes from the May 28, 2015 Policy Committee meeting. 17
3. Consider approval of Memorandum of Agreement with NMDOT Federal Transit 3
Administration (FTA) 5303 for FFY2015-2018.
Presented By: Duane Wakan
4. Consider approval of the FFY2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program 14
(TIP).
Presented By: Fran Fillerup
5. Reports from NMDOT
a. District 5 (David Quintana)
b. Planning Division (Brian Degani)
6. Information Items: 16
a. TIP Project Review Process
b. MPO Quarterly
c. Other
Presented By: Duane Wakan
7. Business From Chairman, Members, and Staff
8. Business from the Floor
9. Adjournment
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item 3
Subject: FTA Memorandum of Agreement
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: June 16, 2015
BACKGROUND or PREVIOUS WORK
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) serves as the planning contract between
the MPO and the Federal Transit Administrations 5303 program.
The document identifies the responsibilities for carrying out the metropolitan
transportation planning process between the MPO, NMDOT, and the fiscal agent
serving the metropolitan planning area.
With the MOA, NMDOT and the MPO also enter into a contractual agreement to
establish the terms and conditions for performance and payment.
The lead agencies legal department has reviewed and signed the document.
This is the first MOA that has come from NMDOT Transit and Rail Division.
CURRENT WORK
FTA has presented the MPO with a MOA that covers a three-year period from
July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018.
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) will need to identify specific 5303
planning task, scopes and funding estimates.
A 20% local funding match will continue to apply to all 5303 planning activities.
An annual audit of the 5303 Program will be required pursuant to 2 CFR 200
uniform administrative requirements, cost principles and audit requirements for
Federal awards.
ANTICIPATED WORK
Staff will ensure UPWP amendments include future transit work & projects.
ATTACHMENTS
A draft Memorandum of Agreement as proposed by NMDOT Transit & Rail
Division.
ACTION ITEM
Staff recommends approval of the Cooperative Agreement as proposed by
NMDOT.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item 4
Subject: FY2016-2021 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: June 23, 2015
BACKGROUND
The TIP is a short-term program of projects expected to be completed in the next
six years.
The TIP update process includes revising existing project information, adding
new projects, and developing TIP priority lists.
A Call for Projects was issued on April 30, 2015 to start the TIP update process.
A Project Review Committee made up of a Policy Committee member, a
Technical Committee member and MPO Staff reviewed the TIP projects on June
2. Scoring was completed using the MPO’s new projection prioritization method
(PPM).
Attached are pages containing the overall ranking of projects included in the TIP
Call for Projects, and supporting information showing average scores on the 10
goal-based criteria, inclusion in local ICIP documents, and information from the
Review Committee’s Key Findings.
Projects already found in the 2014-2019 TIP were not required to be scored,
though some entities chose to include them in the scoring.
Staff will present the current TIP projects and ranking based on the PPM on June
30.
A 30-day public comment period on the new TIP was opened on May 27, 2015.
CURRENT WORK
Staff met with the entities, Red Apple, and NMDOT individually to discuss any
updates to their project information.
The draft TIP has been developed based on these meetings.
The TIP Priority lists will be reviewed and modified with the Technical Committee
on June 30.
The STIP is scheduled to be updated summer 2015.
PROJECTS FROM PREVIOUS TIP (2014-2019)
Those projects in the 2014-2019 TIP with funding occurring in 2016-19 are
carried forward, are listed here, and detail pages from the TIP database are
attached.
o East Arterial Route Phase 2 (F100091)
o East Pinon Hills Boulevard Extension Phase I (F100100)
o East Pinon Hills Boulevard Extension Phase II (F100101)
o US 64 Phase IV (F100110)
o US 64 Phase V (F100112)
o US 64 Phase VI (F100113)
o Bridge Preservation: US 550 #9178 & #9179 (F100114)
o Bridge Preservation: US 550 8243 & 8244 & US-64 7526 (F100115)
o NM 173 (F100170)
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o CR 350/CR 390 Intersection (F100210)
o Vereda del Rio San Juan River Trail Phase II (F100230)
o Vereda del Rio San Juan River Trail Phase III (F100231)
o Animas River Trail (F100240)
o Animas River Trail (F100250)
o Red Apple Transit Capital/Operating (TF00001)
NEW PROJECTS TO ADD TO 2016-2021 TIP
The following projects have been identified to be added to the TIP and already
have some level of local, state, and/or federal funding.
Detail regarding the funding is found on the attached pages from the TIP
database are attached:
o Kirtland Schools Walk Path - Approx. 3.4 miles of asphalt path and
sidewalk, Total Project Cost of $1,000,000, fully funded through TAP and
Local Match in 2016 and 2017.
o East Pinon Hills Boulevard Extension Phase III - Approx. 2.1 of roadway,
Total Project Cost of $8,000,000 locally funded for construction.
o East Blanco - Approx. one-half mile, total project cost $2,000,000,
currently partially funded with State Municipal Arterial funds and Local
Government Road Funds totaling $769,364 and local match of $192,342.
o Red Apple Transit Bus Shelter - Awarded TAP project $81,577
FUNDING and FISCAL CONSTRAINT
The TIP is required to be fiscally constrained. The projects listed have identified
funding, or anticipated funding can be based on a reasonable expectation for
available funds.
NMDOT District 5 anticipates that, for the years 2016 to 2019, no additional
funds are available beyond the current funding already assigned to projects. In
the years 2020 and 2021, there is approximately $10 million total which may be
available. This is still unknown at this time.
ANTICIPATED WORK
Finalize any project revisions with the entities.
Discuss and approve TIP priorities with the Technical and Policy Committees.
Seek adoption of the FY2016-2021 TIP.
ATTACHMENTS
The draft FY2016-2021 TIP will be provided separately within 72 hours of the
Policy Committee meeting.
Background information used during the TIP Call for Projects will also be
provided for reference.
ACTION ITEM
It is recommended that the Policy Committee approve the projects in the fiscally
constrained FY2016-2021 TIP.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item 6
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: June 23, 2015
INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Recognize Councilor Dan Darnell.
b. Review of MPO Quarterly. The Farmington MPO hosted the MPO Quarterly
meeting on June 17 and 18 in Aztec and Farmington.
c. Joint Meeting of MPO Technical Committee and NMDOT. Summary of a
meeting held the morning of June 30.
d. Other.
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MINUTES
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
May 28, 2015
Policy Members Present: Sherri Sipe, City of Aztec
Dan Darnell, City of Farmington
Nate Duckett, City of Farmington
Technical Members Absent: Curtis Lynch, City of Bloomfield
Scott Eckstein, San Juan County
Staff Present: Mary Holton, MPO Officer
Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Fran Fillerup, MPO Associate Planner
June Markle, MPO Administrative Aide
Staff Absent: None
Others Present: Brian Degani, Liaison, NMDOT Planning (via GoTo
Meeting)
Larry Hathaway, San Juan County
Andrew Montoya, Red Apple Transit Manager
Rev. Rebecca Morgan, Complete Streets Advisory
Group
Christina Morris, NM Department of Health &
Complete Streets Advisory Group
Jessica Polatty, City of Bloomfield
Norm Tucker, City of Bloomfield
Pam Valencia, San Juan Community Place Matters
& Complete Streets Advisory Group
David Quintana, NMDOT District 5 (via GoTo
Meeting)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Sipe called the meeting to order 1:45 p.m.
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 23, 2015 POLICY COMMITTEE
MEETING
Councilor Darnell moved to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2015 Policy
Committee meeting. Councilor Duckett seconded the motion. The motion was passed
unanimously.
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3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #11 TO THE FFY2014-2019
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE MPO SELF-
CERTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT #11 TO THE FFY2014-2019 TIP
This item was moved to Item 6 on the Agenda to allow for some clarification by
NMDOT and MPO Staff on the Amendment details.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE BYLAWS AND OPERATING
PROCEDURES
Subject: Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures
Prepared by: Mary L Holton, AICP, MPO Officer
Date: May 28, 2015
BACKGROUND
The Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures provide the guidance for the
Policy and Technical committees, and is due for renewal. The new Bylaws will
govern from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2018.
The Bylaws are formally updated in conjunction with the Joint Powers Agreement
every three years.
Descriptions of the Chair and Vice-Chair for each committee, removal and
replacement process, and voting procedures are contained within this document.
An initial report on the update to the Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures
was given to the Technical Committee on April 9, 2015, and to the Policy
Committee on April 23, 2015. Input was provided by both committees.
CURRENT WORK
The language in the Committee Bylaws is being reviewed for possible changes,
including adding membership for a NMDOT representative to both the Technical &
Policy Committees as directed by the Federal Highway Administration, and adding
a Red Apple Transit representative to the Technical Committee as directed by the
Federal Transit Administration.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposal was submitted to the Technical Committee for their consideration of a
recommendation on May 14, 2015. The Technical Committee is recommending that
the Policy Committee approve the proposal as presented.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Holton referred the Policy Committee to a separate changes marked
version of the Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures document. This document
identified all the changes discussed with both the Technical and Policy Committees over
the past two months. Ms. Holton reported that the Technical Committee recommended
the Policy Committee approve the revised document.
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Ms. Holton reviewed the recent changes:
Page 1
Ms. Holton referred to Page 1 of the Bylaws document to reference the Policy
Committee recommended changes from the April 23 meeting. The changes (shown
below in green) refer to the Policy Committee being comprised of an elected official
(preferable) or an appointed government official. This change would also apply to an
alternate Policy Committee member:
The Policy Committee is made up of six (6) voting members; five who are
appointed by the governing bodies of the participating local governments and one
designated by NMDOT. Either an elected official (preferable) or an appointed
government official of the governing body may serve as a member or designated
alternate. The governing body of each participating member is responsible for
appointing an official to the Policy Committee as follows:
One (1) from San Juan County; One (1) from the City of Aztec;
One (1) from City of Bloomfield; and
Two (2) from the City of Farmington.
Alternates may be designated by the participating member’s governing body or
NMDOT for their voting member; the alternates must also be either an elected
official (preferable) or an appointed government official from the governing body,
except for the NMDOT member.
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Ms. Holton referenced a change to Technical Committee attendance specifically to
attending in person at least 50 percent of the time during a twelve-month calendar period
(see changes noted in green below):
1. Attendance is required at all Technical Committee meetings. If a Technical
Committee member fails to attend seventy-five (75) percent of the Technical
Committee meetings in a twelve-month calendar period, or fails to attend fifty (50)
percent of the Technical Committee meetings in person in a twelve-month
calendar period, his or her membership may be terminated. Committee
attendance is recorded and archived by the MPO Administrative Aide.
Councilor Darnell questioned the addition of the word “preferable” in Section II A on
Page 1. He thought this was questionable language for bylaws and specifying that a
member be an elected official from the entity. Councilor Darnell added that an appointed
official should be just as legitimate as an elected official. Ms. Holton stated that the word
“preferably” had been a recommended change by the Policy Committee. Councilor
Darnell said it would be preferable to have an elected official, but the wording was not
needed in the Bylaws. It was agreed to delete the word “preferable” from this section of
the Bylaws.
ACTION: Councilor Darnell moved to approve the Committee Bylaws and Operating
Procedures with the removal of the word “preferable” in two paragraphs in Section II A
(Page 1) of the document. Councilor Duckett seconded the motion. The motion was
passed unanimously.
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5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Subject: Renewal of and Revisions to the Joint Powers
Agreement
Prepared by: Mary L Holton, AICP, MPO Officer
Date: May 28, 2015
BACKGROUND or PREVIOUS WORK
The cities of Aztec, Bloomfield, and Farmington, and San Juan County
participate in the Metropolitan Planning Organization through the Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA).
The current JPA is set to expire on September 30, 2015.
The JPA explains the responsibilities of the City of Farmington as the fiscal agent
and the functions and organizational structure of the Policy and Technical
Committees.
It describes the roles and work products required of the MPO.
The proposed revisions to the JPA were reviewed by the Technical Committee
on April 9, 2015, and by the Policy Committee on April 23, 2015. Input was
provided by both committees.
CURRENT WORK
Major revisions to the proposed JPA include: Adding NMDOT representatives to
both the Technical and Policy Committees (at the direction of FHWA and
NMDOT) and adding a Red Apple Transit representative to the Technical
Committee (at the direction of FTA).
Minor revisions are also proposed.
The new JPA will go into effect from October 1, 2015 through September 30,
2018.
ATTACHMENTS
The proposed JPA is attached.
Changes previously recommended by staff are indicated in red and more recent
changes based on direction from both committees are indicated in green.
ANTICIPATED WORK
The revision process for the JPA by the MPO Committees is planned to conclude
on May 28 with the approval of the new JPA by the Policy Committee.
Upon that approval, staff will request approval and execution of the new JPA by
the councils/commissions of the local governments during the summer.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposal was submitted to the Technical Committee for their consideration of
a recommendation on May 14, 2015. The Technical Committee is recommending
that the Policy Committee approve the proposal as presented.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Holton reported that the draft Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) had
been reviewed by both the Technical and Policy Committees several times. On May 14,
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2015, the Technical Committee voted to recommend approval of the JPA. Once the
document is approved, Staff will present it to the entities’ Councils and Commissions for
approval and final execution by each entity.
Ms. Holton referred to Page 23 of the Agenda which details the organization structure of
the MPO and that Policy Committee members would be elected or appointed officials
from each entity (see below):
SECTION FOUR:
Organizational Structure: The organizational structure of the Farmington Metropolitan
Planning Organization shall be as follows:
A. An MPO Policy Committee shall be formed to establish policy to govern the urban
transportation planning process.
1. The MPO Policy Committee shall consist of:
a. One (1) member who shall be an elected or appointed official from Aztec.
b. One (1) member who shall be an elected or appointed official from
Bloomfield.
c. Two (2) members who shall be elected or appointed officials from
Farmington.
d. One (1) member who shall be an elected or appointed official from San
Juan County.
Ms. Holton stated that all of the other changes in the JPA had already been previously
reviewed by the Policy Committee. Councilor Duckett asked about the strikeout on Page
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formal action during a committee meeting (see below):
f. Each member identified above shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Each member may have an
alternate member who shall be formally designated by the Governing Body of that entity and
who shall be permitted to participate and vote in the absence of that member. A majority
vote of the five members shall be required for any formal action taken by the MPO Policy
Committee.
This paragraph will just refer to “A majority vote of the members…”
ACTION: Councilor Duckett moved to approve the renewal to the Joint Powers
Agreement with the revisions noted. Councilor Darnell seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Sipe returned to Agenda Item 3:
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3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #11 TO THE FFY2014-2019
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE MPO SELF-
CERTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT #11 TO THE FFY2014-2019 TIP
Subject: FFY2014-2019 TIP Amendment #11
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: May 6, 2015
BACKGROUND
On April 26, 2015 the Farmington MPO advertised Amendment #11 to the
FFY2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The amendment involves two projects in the TIP as described in the attached
notice.
Updates to CNF100200 were made after Amendment #11 was advertised to the
public. These updates are reflected in red in the attachment and were presented
to the Technical Committee.
The Technical Committee recommended approval at their meeting on May 14.
AMENDED TIP PROJECTS
F100112 US 64 Phase V – NHPP funds are being decreased by $3,525,285 in
FY2018.
F100200 San Juan Blvd/Scott Ave Intersection Safety Project- A local non-match
of $59,900 for Project Engineering (PE) is being added in FY2015.
An update to F100200 adds an additional $70,000 in Local Non-Match Funds in
FY2015 for construction.
ACTION ITEM
It is recommended that the Policy Committee approve Amendment #11 (including
F100200 updates) to the FFY2014-2019 TIP and the MPO Self-Certification for
Amendment #11 to the FFY2014-2019 TIP.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wakan explained Amendment #11 to the FFY2014-2019
Transportation Improvement Amendment:
US 64 Phase V
NMDOT is requesting that funding for Phase V of the US 64 project in FY2018 be
decreased by $3,525,285.
Commissioner Sipe asked why the funding decrease was being requested for this
project. Mr. Wakan said that the initial funding figures were target amounts. Mr. Quintana
stated the funding for this project is over FY2017 and 2018. The current engineer’s
estimate is lower than the original, but the project is still a moving target and funding
could be increased in future years as the design progresses and more accurate numbers
become available. Mr. Quintana said the reduction is to help balance out the STIP in the
outer years.
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Commissioner Sipe asked if the project was still on target to be fully completed. Mr.
Quintana said it was definitely still planned for completion with construction on this
Phase to begin in FY2018.
San Juan Boulevard/Scott Avenue Intersection
This is a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project that the City of
Farmington is requesting to add two additional funding sources in FY2015. The first if
$59,900 in local non-match funds for project engineering; and an additional $70,000 in
local non-match funds for construction.
Councilors Darnell and Duckett asked about the delay in addressing this agenda item
and if Amendment #11 was accurate for them to now consider approval. Mr. Wakan
responded that Staff had wanted to gain clarity on a last minute e-mail from NMDOT
regarding this amendment and that was the reason for delaying discussion on this
agenda item. He assured the Policy Committee that Amendment #11 to the FFY2014-
2019 TIP was accurate.
ACTION: Councilor Duckett moved to approve Amendment #11 to the FFY2014-2019
TIP and the MPO Self-Certification for Amendment #11 to the FFY2014-2019 TIP.
Councilor Darnell seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
6. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM NMDOT ON THE NEW MEXICO TRANSPORTATION
PLAN (NMTP)
Subject: 2040 New Mexico Transportation Plan (NMTP)
– Presentation on Public Review Draft
Presentation by: Fran Fillerup, MPO Associate Planner (for
Claude Morelli, NMDOT)
Date: May 21, 2015
BACKGROUND
NMDOT has conducted a statewide planning effort and prepared the 2040 New
Mexico Transportation Plan (NMTP).
The Plan provides a vision for how New Mexico’s transportation system can
support the well-being of our residents and visitors now and in the future.
The Plan has been developed with 1,260 public participants and 650 working
group members in 20 working groups across the state. NMDOT has collaborated
with 73 local and regional governments, 35 state and federal agencies, 115 civic
and private organizations, and 23 tribal organizations.
The presentation was made to the Technical Committee at their May 14, 2015
meeting.
PRESENTATION
MPO Staff is standing in for NMDOT Staff and will present the Draft NMTP,
including:
o An overview of the vision and goals;
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o Description of the strategies for implementation;
o Details about the future federal and state funding picture; and
o A statewide system of assigning facilities into Tiers to prioritize the work
of NMDOT.
PRESENTATION and PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public Review Draft of the 2040 NMTP will be presented for information and
a public comment period will be held. The Public Review Draft’s 45-day public
comment period is open until June 26. Comments may be provided during the
meeting or may be submitted on the NMTP website,
www.newmexicotranportationplan.com (see feedback box at the bottom of the
page).
DISCUSSION: Mr. Fillerup presented the Public Review Draft on the 2040 New Mexico
Transportation Plan (NMTP) on behalf of Mr. Claude Morelli and NMDOT. Mr. Fillerup
explained that the NMTP was the statewide long range plan. Following is a summary of
Mr. Fillerup’s presentation. The draft document can be viewed at
www.newmexicotransportationplan.com and the 45-day public comment period is open
until June 26.
Plan Development Process
- Provide a visionary, transparent, predictable, performance-based, and
strategic framework to guide decision-making at all levels within the New Mexico
Department of Transportation
- The Plan is a policy document rather than a list of projects
- Work with MPOs and RTPOs statewide to ensure consistency with the regional
and local plans
- Plan was developed in four Phases:
o Assess existing conditions
o Develop strategic direction
o Analyze the resources
o Implement
- Stakeholder engagement
o Bottom up approach – convened many groups throughout the state to
generate ideas and receive feedback
Nine statewide working groups (public health, safety & security,
access and mobility, economic vitality, state, federal and tribal
lands, visitor travel, recreation and tourism)
Regional working groups (rural transportation areas)
o Top down approach – reviewed by committees with decision-making
authority
High level NMDOT staff convened
Metropolitan/Regional coordinating committee (planners from
MPOs and RTPOs)
Interagency committees
Twenty-two tribal coordinating committees
- What did the stakeholders have to say:
1. Identify sustainable revenue sources / use resources efficiently
2. Preserve and maintain what we already have
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3. Improve public transportation
4. Support economic development
5. Address public health and safety needs
6. Provide access and mobility for everyone
7. Support freight movement
8. Protect and preserve what makes New Mexico special
9. Coordinate across jurisdictional / regulatory boundaries
10. Improve data collection, management and sharing
Organization of the NMTP
Introduction
Challenges and Opportunities
Goals and Strategies (with Actions that flow from the strategies)
Performance Measures
Implementation Plan
Appendices
Goal 1 – Operate with Transparency and Accountability
This goal spans over all the other goals as NMDOT acknowledges that transparency and
accountability need to be included in all their work.
1. Outstanding, customer-focused employees recruit, reward, retain
2. Public trust + support form partnerships and retain NMTP coordinating
committees to leverage external resources
3. Data + information improve quality to support project and program evaluation
Goal 2 – Improve Safety for All System Users
1. Data-driven, proactive processes implement Strategic Highway Safety Plan
2. Partnerships with other agencies identify and pursue opportunities
Goal 3 – Preserve and Maintain Transportation Assets for the Long Term
1. Preservation-first asset management strategy develop and implement the
Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP)
2. Life-cycle cost analysis use to evaluate and prioritize all types of projects
(including capacity expansion)
3. Prioritization by tier prioritize investment of funds by modal “tier” to achieve
minimum standards for design, maintenance, and efficient operations
4. Legacy challenges ensure that NMDOT can affordably meet minimum condition
standards for each roadway tier by right-sizing the state-owned network
5. Training and capacity building provide to NMDOT staff and external partners
Mr. Fillerup explained that federal funding and performance measures are guiding
NMDOT toward maintaining existing facilities rather than adding capacity. NMDOT is
beginning to develop an access management plan for how they plan to pay for the
transportation system in the future using life cycle cost analysis.
The road network system will be prioritized by tiers which will relate to the regional
significance of the facility and the traffic on the facilities. Mr. Fillerup showed a map of
the proposed tier system:
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Tier 1 is the interstate system and will receive the highest priority by NMDOT;
Tier 2 is US highways of greatest volumes and higher capacity;
Tier 3 will encompass the rest of the roads in the National Highway System;
Tier 4 will be all the other lane miles owned by NMDOT (about 2/5ths of the
system with low volumes and those that serve local purposes).
Goal 4 – Provide Multimodal Access and Connectivity for Community Prosperity
1. Operations and Demand Management First proactively implement all reasonable
operations and demand management strategies before committing scarce capital
funds to expand capacity
2. Strategic Investment in Key Corridors focus NMDOT resources (considering full
life-cycle cost) to support movement of people and goods along a limited number of
key corridors (i.e., corridors with regional, statewide, interstate, or international
significance)
3. Land use – transportation coordination prioritize projects, programs, and activities
that help minimize transportation infrastructure and service costs through
coordination of transportation and land use planning (including site selection for
public facilities)
4. Changing Demographics align transportation system to be responsive to changing
demographic trends (aging population and large millennial population)
Goal 5 – Respect New Mexico’s Cultures, Environment, History & Quality of Life
1. Context sensitive solutions find a “best fit” transportation solution that meets
expectations of both NMDOT and community stakeholders
2. Require and respect local plans Target funds to support communities that develop
NMTP-consistent transportation plans and demonstrate financial and administrative
capacity to implement them successfully
Mr. Fillerup noted that this strategy also emphasizes that NMDOT will respect and
acknowledge local plans. This concern has been much discussed by both the MPO
Policy and Technical Committees in the past.
3. Environmentally friendly practices Minimize or avoid negative impacts on the
natural environment where possible
4. Recreation and tourism Work proactively with public and private-sector partners to
advance state, regional, and tribal tourism and recreational goals while minimizing
adverse impacts to cultural resources
Mr. Fillerup provided a list of upcoming public meetings throughout the state where the
draft NMTP will be presented. The public comment period is open until June 26 and
comments may be provided on line at www.newmexicotransportationplan.com.
Councilor Darnell said he thought the draft looked fairly complete and covered all the
bases. Mr. Fillerup encouraged that all comments be made to the website.
Comments and Questions regarding the 2040 NMTP from the Public Attending the
Meeting
This is a summary of some of the comments and questions made by members of the
public who were in attendance:
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Does NMDOT contact absentee property owners when a project is developed? Do
they contact the current leasee/renter of the business?
Mr. Quintana responded that NMDOT does contact the landowners in order to get the
project certified for right-of-way, environmental, ITS, railroad and others. In order to
obtain an ROW certification, all ROW must be free and clear, identify any
encroachments and ensure all of these meet state statutes. All these issues are
addressed before a project moves forward.
It was noted that in Bloomfield absentee owners did not speak with leasees
currently renting building space and those business were surprised by many of
the decisions made on the US 64 widening (no turnoff to post office; federal
government unaware of local access problems created by this).
Poor attendance at public meetings although NMDOT did try to reach out to
those interested parties.
Contact not only the land/property owner, but the current business owner.
Consider all issues and strive to meet the needs of all community members
(inability of bikes and pedestrians to cross wide roadways with faster speeds)
especially how US64 has impacted those members of the community living in
poverty.
Consider the small things that impact a community and deal with those issues up
front instead of reacting and dealing with those same issues piecemeal over the
life of the facility and which will increase costs very differently.
To incorporate the best movement in a community, need to follow the kids who
will take the shortest way possible. Need to see how and where they cross a
roadway to design access appropriately. How can local entities and NMDOT
work together to make safer crossings?
Mr. Quintana responded that an entity can approach NMDOT if they observe a need for
a mid-block crossing. NMDOT will then request a pedestrian study and address some
mitigation applications that would ensure safer crossings. Mr. Quintana noted that the
US 64 discussions and studies were done 15-20 years ago and these types of issues
may not have been of concern back then and were not identified as needs of the project.
Councilor Darnell stated that planning for the US 64 project had begun many years ago
and as planning has evolved and Complete Streets concepts have been considered, the
US64 project might look very different if it was planned today. Mr. Darnell said he hoped
that NMDOT would be responsive and supportive to the multi-modal concepts of
Complete Streets that are being considered now for the region.
Mr. Quintana said that NMDOT will incorporate local street plans on state roadways
when it is possible. He thought that moving forward NMDOT will adopt Complete Streets
guidelines as much as possible into NMDOT projects as long as those guidelines not in
conflict with NMDOT design guidelines. Mr. Quintana added that he has seen nothing to
date with the MPO area’Complete Streets design guidelines that conflict with NMDOT
guidelines.
ACTION: The report was received.
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7. REVIEW A DRAFT CHAPTER OF THE 2040 MTP UPDATE
Subject: 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Prepared by: Fran Fillerup, MPO Associate Planner
Date: May 21, 2015
BACKGROUND OR PREVIOUS WORK
Staff is drafting updates to the chapters of the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation
Plan (MTP), and adding new plan elements as needed.
CURRENT WORK
Chapter 13 – Financial Plan – Federal legislation requires that the MTP is
based on reasonably expected funding during the 2040 planning horizon. This
chapter contains projections for funding based in the near term (5 years) on the
TIP and local, state, and federal budgets. Beyond 5 years, best estimates have
been made about future project costs, and the funding levels which may be
available.
Federal legislation is also guiding funding by federal and state sources to
maintenance of the transportation system. Performance measures, reviewed
previously, will track the condition of the system and prioritize maintenance
before funding for capacity expansion.
CHAPTER 13 FOR INFORMATION
Input will be sought on a draft of Chapter 13 of the 2040 MTP.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Fillerup reviewed the draft Chapter 13 – Financial Plan – to the 2040
MTP Update. To date, Staff has a rough draft of the dollar amounts from the identified
project costs and funding projections provided by the entities and NMDOT.
The plan anticipates growth in the MPO area from 97,000 to 138,000 in the year 2040.
The projects identified are anticipating that growth, but the financial projections from the
entities do not support construction of all the anticipated new and rebuild projects. As
NMDOT develop their asset management plan, the same unknown financial picture is
emerging.
Mr. Fillerup explained the MTP 2040 Total Estimated Project Costs and Funding chart
shown on the next page:
Top bar – different tiers or time periods worth of project costs for roadway projects
(streets with accompanying sidewalks and bike lanes that go with a roadway project).
- Tier 1 refers to the first five years;
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- Tier 2 is 5-15 years;
- Tier 3 is 15-25 years out.
Middle bar – bike/ped/trail improvements
Bottom bar – projected/estimated funding. Funding covers approximately the first two
tiers (the first 15 years of projects). The total estimated funds to the year 2040 are
$204,363,000. The MTP will need to respond to the funding gap.
Mr. Fillerup explained the PowerPoints on Pages 41 through 45 of the Agenda which
showed projected funds for new and rebuilt projects and for maintenance and operation
funding for 2015 to 2040. Following that the charts show the projects broken out by tiers.
ACTION: The report was received.
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8. REPORTS FROM NMDOT
David Quintana – District 5
Mr. Quintana provided the following project updates:
The bid opening was last week for the next phase of the US 64 project. A good
bid was received that was $3,000,000 under the projected engineer’s estimate.
Construction is expected to begin in August and will extend over into the next
construction season.
Design work for Phase 5 of the US 64 project is just beginning. NMDOT expects
to begin surveying in the next few weeks for the next four-mile section. Public
information meetings are expected to be held in July and August.
The safety project on NM 173 is still under development; right-of-way maps are
being finalized; construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2017 or 2018.
NMDOT is working with the local lead agencies on:
o Phase 1 of 20th Street sidewalk – Design agreement received from the
City of Farmington; NMDOT is completing the paperwork to request
funding from FHWA. This is expected to be received in the next week or
two;
o Phase II of 20th Street sidewalk – the construction cooperative agreement
was sent to the City of Farmington for signature on May 6. Mr. Sypher
added that this agreement was approved by the Farmington City Council
on May 12. This should have already been received by Mr. Lawrence
Lopez. Mr. Sypher asked Mr. Quintana to check to make sure this had
been received.
o The construction agreement request form for Phase II of the Vereda de
Rio River Trail project in Bloomfield was submitted to NMDOT on May 13.
The agreement should have been sent back to the City of Bloomfield for
signature;
o The South Side River Road River Trail – the construction agreement
request form was submitted on April 9; the City of Farmington should
have received the agreement back already;
o New TAP projects – NMDOT is working to ensure the entities are on track
to meet upcoming deadlines
Planning Division Update – Brian Degani
Mr. Degani provided the following written update for the Policy Committee. He was also
present at the meeting via a GoTo Meeting and had some additional comments shown
below:
Elizer Pena, Staff Manager of the NMDOT Traffic Data Reporting Section Staff Manager retired on April 30.
All traffic and Equivalent Single Axle Load or ESAL requests, contact Yolanda Duran at 505-827-0961
(Yolanda.Duran@state.nm.us).
Freight Plan
Paul is working with Claude Morelli and the NMTP consultants and MPOs and RTPOs to ensure consistency
between the MTP’s and the long range transportation plans.
Highway Safety Improvement Program/Strategic Highway Safety Plan (Jessica Griffin)
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The FFY15 HSIP program is fully programmed. FFY16 is now over-programmed and FFY16 projects will be
moved to the outer years. The HSIP program in Planning will be working with the NMDOT Design Centers
in May or June on the Agreement Request Forms for FFY16 and will need your assistance with information
on your local-lead projects.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP and TAP)
RTP/TAP award recipients attended an orientation webinar on 5/14. The slides from the presentation were
sent to invitees and were attached in an email sent to FMPO staff. The webinar was well attended.
The next call for RTP applications is tentatively scheduled for summer 2016, but this is subject to change.
FFY14/15: MPOs should track FFY14/15 TAP projects and the deadline for PS&E packages is 7/15/15. The
mass rollover of FFY14 TAP projects to FFY15 was a one-time exception. Please note that TAP/SRTS
projects which miss the PS&E deadline will be rolled over to FFY16, particularly if they were already rolled
over once.
MPO-NMDOT Cooperative Agreements will be submitted for final NMDOT signatures and execution in
mid-June and Planning will send an original back to the FMPO.
Mr. Degani added that the Cooperative Agreement between MPO and NMDOT for the
MPO’s two-year UPWP is currently at the general office in Santa Fe awaiting the
signature of the Deputy Secretary or his designee.
NMDOT Transportation Plan formerly SLRP (Claude Morelli/Anne McLaughlin)
The New Mexico Transportation Plan (NMTP) is now available for public review and a press release is
attached. The public comment period will remain open through June 26, 2015. Download a copy from the
project web site: www.newmexicotransportationplan.com. There are a number of ways to provide input:
Submit comments electronically through the project web site:
www.newmexicotransportationplan.com.
Submit comments via email: info@newmexicotransportationplan.com.
Participate in upcoming public meetings to be held in Las Cruces (June 3, 2015), Albuquerque
(June 4, 2015), and Santa Fe (June 8, 2015).
Upcoming Public Meetings on the Draft NMTP are located at the following project website:
www.newmexicotransportationplan.com. In addition to the statewide NMTP presentation and meetings
about the plan and questions and commenting opportunities, an additional upcoming general overview of
the NMTP and Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) will be at the Northwest RTPO Meeting, June 10 at
10:00 a.m. at the San Juan Fire Operations Facility, Aztec
Mr. Degani also responded to a question by Mr. Sypher from the Technical Committee
meeting on May 14 regarding a Road Safety Audit (RSA) for the intersection of NM 516
and English Road. Mr. Degani said the RSA should begin within the next three to six
months. NMDOT is waiting for the selection of an on-call consultant and completion of
the agreement contract. He added that NMDOT has 20 RSAs going through the process
and not all could be completed at the same time, so they were prioritized based on need
and available funding. Mr. Quintana agreed that there was a backlog of RSAs to be
considered and the traffic section was constrained by a lack of resources to complete all
the RSAs quickly.
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9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2015 SPRING WEEKDAY TRAFFIC COUNT LIST
Subject: 2015 Spring Traffic Count Program
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: May 18, 2015
BACKGROUND
The MPO maintains traffic counts for over 220 locations throughout the MPO
area.
Locations are counted according to a three-year cycle and change periodically.
Staff split the administration of the annual traffic count calendar into spring and
fall iterations in 2013.
The Technical Committee reviewed the list of spring traffic counts and
recommended approval at their May 14, 2015 meeting.
CURRENT WORK
The MPO scheduled 42 weekday volume counts (~16 Speed & Class) to take
place on the week of June 2nd & 3rd.
The consultant team is in the second-half of their one-year contract with the
MPO.
ACTION ITEM
It is recommended that the Policy Committee approve the 2015 Spring Weekday
Traffic Count list.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wakan explained that the list of traffic counts locations are split semi-
annually with the spring counts scheduled for June 2 and 3, 2015. The list of locations
was reviewed by the Technical Committee to ensure there are no planned construction
projects for the identified locations.
Mr. Wakan referred to Page 47 of the Agenda which showed the list of count locations.
Staff would like to add a count on NM 371 from the intersection of N 36 to Murray Drive.
The MPO is working with a local health organization to help them complete a health
impact assessment and to do this an updated traffic count is needed. Mr. Wakan would
like to push off until the fall counts the count at location (FID 16) FM-129, Pinion Hills
Boulevard from College to NM 516 with this count on NM 371.
Councilor Darnell asked where the count is captured and how do you know you are
capturing traffic from upper Fruitland and not just traffic from the housing area on N 36.
Mr. Wakan said the current traffic links do not extend any further north from N 36 on NM
371. Councilor Darnell thought the NMDOT had done some traffic counts at this
intersection for the upcoming planned improvements and he wondered if those counts
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could be used. Mr. Wakan said he was not sure that NMDOT had collected speed and
class counts at this intersection. The old traffic counts have only provided a total average
daily volumes and the large truck traffic and speed counts are missing from these old
counts. Councilor Darnell asked why the count has to be replaced and not simply add an
additional count. Mr. Wakan replied that it was necessary in order to stay on budget.
Commissioner Sipe asked about a count on US 550 from the post office on South Side
River Road. Mr. Wakan said he would check to see when this count had last been
completed and get back with Commissioner Sipe.
ACTION: Councilor Darnell moved to approve the 2015 Spring Weekday Traffic Count
list with the replacement of the count at FID 16 (Pinon Hills) with the count on NM 371
from N 36 to Murray Drive. Councilor Duckett seconded the motion. The motion was
passed unanimously.
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMPLETE STREETS DESIGN GUIDELINES
Subject: Complete Streets
Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner
Date: May 21, 2015
BACKGROUND or PREVIOUS WORK
Complete Streets is a means of designing a roadway so that it accommodates all
modes of travel, including driving, walking, biking, and transit.
Staff has worked with the Complete Streets Advisory Group (CSAG) to design
guidelines for the FMPO planning area.
The Advisory Group held its latest meeting on April 1.
The Technical Committee recommended approval of the draft Design Guidelines
after some minor changes at their May 14, 2015 meeting.
CURRENT WORK
MPO Staff created preliminary cross-section street dimensions with input from a
sub-committee made up of local public works staff and engineers.
Minimum standards were created for travel lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, buffer
zones, as well as other elements of the street.
Minimum standards apply differently depending on the land-use context area and
street typology.
The Advisory Group requested modifications to those dimensions.
Staff and Advisory Group members are drafting chapters for the design
guidelines document.
The minimum dimensions are presented for consideration and recommended
approval.
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ACTION ITEM
It is recommended that the Policy Committee approve the draft Design
Guidelines minimum standards.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wakan reviewed the draft minimum standards for the Complete
Streets design guidelines. These guidelines were presented to the Technical Committee
on May 14, 2015 and they recommended preliminary approval of the cross-section
minimum standards for roadway, sidewalks, buffer zones, as well as others. The
proposed cross-section matrices are shown on the following pages:
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Complete Streets Cross-Section Design Guidelines
Downtown/Urban Area (Minimum Standards)
Parallel
Sidewalk Buffer Angled Parking Transition Bike Travel Center Detached Multi
Total ROW Curb(s) Gutter(s) Parking
Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) 30⁰ or 60⁰ Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) Lane/Median Use Trail (DMUT)
Zone(s)
Lane (Alley) 24 Feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' N/A N/A
Street 60 Feet 5' 5’ 6” 1.5’ 8.5' N/A N/A 6' 11' N/A N/A
Avenue 70 Feet 5’ 3’ 6” 1.5’ N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14’ N/A
Downtown
Commercial 80 Feet 10’ N/A 6” 1.5’ 8’ 16’ 2’ 6’ 10’ TBD * N/A
Boulevard 100 Feet 10' Cond * 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10' *
Parkway 120 Feet 10' Cond * 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10'*
*N/A if DMUT Condition is met * Center median width varies depending on other minimum standards * N/A if Sidewalk Condition Met
Industrial (Minimum Standards)
Parallel
Sidewalk Buffer Angled Parking Transition Bike Travel Center Detached Multi
Total ROW Curb(s) Gutter(s) Parking
Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) 30⁰ or 60⁰ Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) Lane/Median Use Trail DMUT)
Zone(s)
Lane
Street
Avenue 70 Feet 10’Cond. 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' *
Boulevard 100 Feet 10’Cond. 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' *
Parkway 120 Feet 10’Cond.l 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' *
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Neighborhood (Minimum Standards)
Parallel
Total Sidewalk Buffer Angled Parking Transition Bike Travel Center Detached Multi
Curb(s) Gutter(s) Parking
ROW Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) 30⁰ or 60⁰ Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) Lane/Median Use Trail (DMUT)
Zone(s)
Lane 24 Feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 24' N/A N/A
Street 60 Feet 5' Cond. 5' 6" 1.5' 8.5' N/A N/A 6' 11' N/A 10’*
Avenue 70 Feet 5' Cond. 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10'*
Boulevard
Parkway
*N/A if DMUT Condition is met * Center median width varies depending on other minimum standards * N/A if Sidewalk Condition Met
Commercial (Minimum Standards)
Parallel Detached Multi
Total Sidewalk Buffer Angled Parking Transition Bike Travel Center
Curb(s) Gutter(s) Parking Use Trail
ROW Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) 30⁰ or 60⁰ Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) Lane/Median
Zone(s) (DMUT)
Lane 24 Feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 24' N/A
Street 60 Feet 5' 5' 6" 1.5' 8.5' x 2 N/A N/A 6' x 2 11' x 2 N/A N/A
Avenue 70 Feet 5' Cond 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10*
Boulevard
2 Lns 100 Feet 5' 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 16'
Boulevard
4 Lns 100 Feet N/A 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6’ 11' 16' 10'
Parkway 4
Lns 120 Feet N/A 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 16' 10’
Parkway 6
Lns 120 Feet N/A 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 11' 16' 10'
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Rural (Minimum Standards)
Parallel Detached
Total Sidewalk Buffer Angled Parking Transition Bike Travel Center
Curb(s) Gutter(s) Parking Multi Use
ROW Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) 30⁰ or 60⁰ Zone(s) Zone(s) Zone(s) Lane/Median
Zone(s) Trail (DMUT)
Lane 24 Feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' N/A N/A
Street 60 Feet 5' Cond. 5' N/A N/A 8.5' N/A 2' 6' 11' N/A 10'*
Avenue
100
Boulevard Feet 5' Cond. 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10'*
120
Parkway Feet N/A 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10'
*N/A if DMUT Condition is met * Center median width varies depending on other minimum standards * N/A if Sidewalk Condition Met
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Mr. Wakan explained the five different land use areas: Downtown/Urban, Industrial,
Neighborhood, Commercial, and Rural. He added that the design guidelines being
proposed were the minimum standards and will be included in the Complete Streets
document. A final version of the guidelines and the document itself will be presented in
August.
Downtown/Urban Area
Sidewalk Zone – green box under Boulevard and Parkway – recommendation is that a
developer may consider installing a 10’ sidewalk; however, if a 10’ multi-use path is built,
then no sidewalk would be needed. These options will hopefully provide some flexibility
for developers especially on the larger roadways. Mr. Wakan noted that the East Arterial
route being constructed in Aztec that will connect US 550 to NM 173 will have detached
multi-use paths. Once built this will be a great local example of how this type of facility
can be incorporated into a community.
Mr. Wakan said that the angled parking zone would be either at 30 or 60 degrees. The
Advisory Group worked with Blue Zones on some of the modifications.
The travel zones in the downtown area are being recommended to be a 10’ lane in each
direction. It has been recommended that signage be placed to notify larger vehicles to
use an alternate route.
Industrial
Sidewalk Zone for Avenue, Boulevard, and Parkway – again allow the flexibility of
installing either the 10’ sidewalk or a 10’ detached multi-use path.
Neighborhood
Sidewalk Zone for Street and Avenue – allows for either a 5’ sidewalk or a 10’ detached
multi-use path.
Commercial
Sidewalk Zone for an Avenue – either a 5’ sidewalk or a 10’ detached multi-use trail may
be constructed. Developers may choose to meet one of these requirements.
Rural
Travel Zone under Boulevard and Parkway – recommendation is to increase this zone
from 11’ to 12’ because of the higher speeds.
Mr. Wakan said the rights-of-way noted in each land use area will be checked and
confirmed before the design guidelines are finalized. These draft guidelines will help
the Complete Streets Advisory Group and Staff to articulate the chapters for the
Complete Streets document. Commissioner Sipe asked if Staff was looking for approval
of these draft design guidelines acknowledging that it was still a work in progress. Mr.
Wakan said that was correct and that this was not the final set of design guidelines.
ACTION: Councilor Darnell moved to approve the draft Design Guidelines minimum
standards. Councilor Duckett seconded the motion. The motion was passed
unanimously.
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: Fran Fillerup, MPO Associate Planner
Date: May 18, 2015
INFORMATION ITEMS
a. TIP Call for Projects. Staff sent out the Call for Projects for the FFY 2016-
2021 Transportation Improvement Program on April 30. New projects to be
added to the TIP are due to Staff by May 22.
b. MPO Quarterly Farmington. The FMPO will be hosting the MPO Quarterly
on June 17-18th. MPO Staff will develop agendas and lead a walking tour in
Aztec on the 17th and facilitate the meeting with NMDOT and the other MPOs
on the 18th.
c. State Transportation Commission. Staff presented an update on the FMPO
2040 MTP to the State Transportation Commission meeting held in Aztec on
May 21.
d. Special Policy Committee Meeting. A special meeting of the Policy
Committee will need to be called in June in order for approval of the
FFY2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program to be considered. Staff
would like to recommend Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the MPO Office.
e. Other.
Mr. Fillerup referred to Page 53 of the Agenda and reviewed the Information Items:
Staff issued a Call for Projects to establish the FFY2016-2021 TIP. Fifteen new projects
will be added along with the projects already identified in the TIP. Mr. Fillerup said the
new projects will be reviewed and scored next week and then presented to the Technical
and Policy Committees in June.
FMPO will be hosting the MPO Quarterly in Farmington on June 17 and 18. A walking
audit in Aztec will take place on the afternoon of June 17 with the meeting with NMDOT
and the other MPOs happening the morning of June 18.
The State Transportation Commission met in Aztec on May 21. Mr. Fillerup presented
the MPO MTP to the commissioners.
In order to review and approve the FFY2016-2021 TIP to meet the STIP preview
deadline, a special meeting of the Policy Committee will need to be called in June. Staff
would like to recommend Tuesday, June 30 as the date for this meeting. Both Councilor
Duckett and Commissioner Sipe thought this date would work for them.
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Mr. Fillerup reported that the City of Farmington is pursuing a TIGER grant for Phase II
of the Pinon Hills Boulevard project and they requested a letter of support from the MPO
signed by the Policy Committee Chair.
12. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF
There was no business from the Chairman, Members or Staff.
13. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
There was no business from the floor.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Duckett moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Darnell seconded the
motion. Commissioner Sipe adjourned the meeting at 3:17 p.m.
__________________________ ________________________________
Commissioner Sipe, Chair June Markle, MPO Administrative Aide
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