MPO Technical Committee

MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE & NMDOT SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization February 26, 2015 10:00 a.m. Council Chambers Bloomfield City Hall 915 North First Street Bloomfield, New Mexico  AGENDA FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION SPECIAL JOINT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE & NMDOT MEETING February 26, 2015 10:00 AM This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at Bloomfield City Hall, 915 North First Street, Bloomfield, New Mexico. ITEM PAGE 1. Call meeting to order 2. Approve the minutes from the January 8, 2015 Technical Committee meeting. 15 3. Hold the Annual Election of Officers 1 4. Review draft chapters of the 2040 MTP Update: 3 • Chapter 7 – Complete Streets & Roadway Aesthetics • Chapter 8 – Freight & Rail • Chapter 10 – Public Health & Safety • Chapter 12 – Transportation Strategies & Policies • Chapter 15 – Performance Measures 5. Receive a report on Complete Streets. 4 6. Amendment #10 to the FFY2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program. 11 a. Review the project(s) in Amendment #10. b. Hold a public hearing on Amendment #10. c. Make a recommendation on Amendment #10. 7. Joint Meeting Discussion Items and Additional Reports from NMDOT a. Project Updates by Entities (Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington, San Juan County) and NMDOT b. Communication & Project Management Concerns c. Status of NMDOT Representation on FMPO Policy and Technical Committees d. Additional Update from District 5 (David Quintana) e. Additional Update from Planning Division (Brian Degani) 8. Information Items: 14 a. Joint Powers Agreement Update b. Upcoming Meetings c. Other 9. Business From Chairman, Members, and Staff 10. Business from the Floor 11. Adjournment ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the MPO Administrative Aide at the Downtown Center, 100 W Broadway, Farmington, New Mexico or at 505-599-1466 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the MPO Administrative Aide if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #3 Subject: Annual Election of Officers Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner Date: February 4, 2015 BACKGROUND  At the first meeting of the New Year, the Technical Committee selects the Chair and Vice-Chair from their membership who will serve until the next annual election.  The Chair presides over the meetings and is responsible for the other duties outlined in the Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures document.  The Vice-Chair presides over the meetings in the absence of the Chair.  This election was postponed from the January 8, 2015 due to the absence of several Technical Committee members. ELECTION  Elections will take place to select a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Technical Committee for 2015. BACKUP MATERIAL  Technical Committee Chair Responsibilities and Duties RECOMMENDATION  It is recommended that the Technical Committee accept nominations and vote to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2015. 1  TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES General The MPO Technical Committee acts as technical advisors to the Policy Committee. The Technical Committee is responsible for providing technical review of all transportation plans within the urban area and input to the MPO Policy Committee on issues directed to it by its membership and the Policy Committee. Other responsibilities shall include those as may be designated from time to time by the MPO Policy Committee. Selection The Chair and Vice Chair shall be chosen annually from among the voting members of the Technical Committee at its first meeting of the calendar year. The new Chair shall officiate at the first meeting of the calendar year and shall serve for twelve (12) months. Duties The Chair shall preside at the meetings, call the meetings, and may choose to present a progress report covering the Technical Committee’s recommendations to the Policy Committee. Robert’s Rules of Order shall be followed, except that the Chair may make motions, participate in discussion and vote on any motion. Responsibility for announcing the vote rests upon the Chair who has the right to have the vote taken again, by a “show of hands”, by “raising the right hand”, by rising, by ballot, by roll call, or by rising and having the vote counted, if necessary. Resignation If the Chair or Vice Chair resigns, the remaining Technical Committee members shall elect a replacement officer at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Attendance 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, his or her membership may be terminated. The Chair of the Technical Committee shall speak with a Technical Committee member who is subject to removal through non-attendance to determine if that member will make a commitment to attend Technical Committee meetings. If the member cannot make the commitment, the Chair will send a recommendation to the corresponding City Manager or County CEO that a new member from that entity be designated to serve on the Technical Committee. 2  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #4 Subject: 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Prepared by: Fran Fillerup, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 5, 2015 BACKGROUND OR PREVIOUS WORK  Staff is drafting updates to the chapters of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and adding new plan elements as needed.  This is the second set of five chapters to be presented. CURRENT WORK The following chapter drafts are presented for review:  Chapter 7 – Complete Streets &Roadway Aesthetics – This chapter addresses the work of the MPO’s Complete Streets Advisory Committee to date.  Chapter 8 – Freight & Rail – The freight function of the transportation network and modes of travel not covered elsewhere are included here.  Chapter 10 – Public Health & Safety – This chapter highlights issues relating to transportation safety and health impacts of transportation.  Chapter 12 – Transportation Strategies & Policies – Strategies and policies included here are the relationship of land use and transportation, environmental regulations, system preservation and Intelligent Transportation Systems.  Chapter 15 – Performance Measures – This chapter contains performance measurement for the MPO area as required by MAP-21 legislation. Federal measures must be addressed and are only partially developed as this time. CHAPTERS  Copies of chapter drafts will be sent by e-mail. DISCUSSION ITEM  Input on the next five chapters to the 2040 MTP will be sought. 3  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #5 Subject: Complete Streets Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner Date: February 4, 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 finalize the land use context areas (LUCAs) and road typology (RTs) nomenclature and descriptions.  The Advisory Group held its latest meeting on January 14. 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.  A draft of the executive summary has been written. ANTICIPATED WORK  Staff is currently drafting chapters for the Region’s proposed Complete Streets Guidelines document. It is planned for final consideration and recommendation by the Tech Committee in August, to be followed by adoption by the Policy Committee. ATTACHMENTS  Sub Committee recommended dimensions, including CSAG recommended modifications.  Draft Executive Summary. INFORMATION ITEM  This is an informational presentation only. 4  Sub-committee Cross-section recommendations Downtown/Urban Area (Minimum Standards) Sidewalks Buffer Parking Door Bike Travel Center Detached Multi Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Parking Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Use Path 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' 5' N/A N/A 8.5' N/A 2' 6' 11' N/A 10' Avenue 70 Feet 5' 3' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' N/A Boulevard 100 Feet 5' 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' Parkway 120 Feet N/A 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' CSAG Cross-section recommended modifications Downtown/Urban Area (Minimum Standards) Sidewalks Buffer Angled Bike Travel Center Detached Multi Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Parking Zone Parking Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Use Path 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' 3’ 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 (DT Commercial) 80 Feet 10’ N/A 6” 1.5’ 8’ 19’ 2’ 6’ 11’ TBD N/A Boulevard 100 Feet 5' 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' Parkway 120 Feet N/A 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' 5  Sub-committee Cross-section recommendations Industrial (Minimum Standards) Angled Detached Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Multi Use Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Path Lane Street Avenue 70 Feet N/A 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' Boulevard 100 Feet N/A 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' Parkway 120 Feet N/A 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' CSAG Cross-section recommended modifications • Recent visit to other community by CSAG members reveal the need for detached multi-use path • Ensure adequate ROW for multi-use path for when future development occur and connections required Industrial (Minimum Standards) Angled Detached Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Multi Use Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Path Lane Street Avenue 70 Feet 10’Optional 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' Boulevard 100 Feet 10’Optional 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' Parkway 120 Feet 10’Optional 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A N/A 12' 14' 10' 6  Sub-committee Cross-section recommendations Commercial (Minimum Standards) Angled Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Detached Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Multi Use Path 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 N/A 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 11' 16' 10' Parkway 2 Lns 120 Feet 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 16' 10’ Parkway 4 Lns 120 Feet 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 11' 16' 10' CSAG Cross-section recommended modifications Commercial (Minimum Standards) Angled Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Detached Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Multi Use Path 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’ 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 10’ option 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 11' 16' 10' Parkway 2 Lns 120 Feet 10’ option 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 16' 10’ Parkway 4 Lns 120 Feet 10’ option 10' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 11' 16' 10' 7  Sub-committee Cross-section recommendations Neighborhood (Minimum Standards) Detached Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Multi Use Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Path 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' 5' 6" 1.5' 8.5' N/A N/A 6' 11' N/A N/A Avenue 70 Feet 5' 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10' Boulevard Parkway CSAG Cross-section recommended modifications Neighborhood (Minimum Standards) Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Bike Travel Center Detached Multi Total ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Door Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Use Path Lane 24 Feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 24' N/A 10’ Optional Street 60 Feet 5' 5' 6" 1.5' 8.5' N/A N/A 6' 11' N/A 10’ Optional 5' option Avenue 70 Feet for rural 5' 6" 1.5' N/A N/A N/A 6' 12' 14' 10' Boulevard Parkway 8  Sub-committee Cross-section recommendations Rural (Minimum Standards) Total Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Door Bike Travel Center Detached Multi Use ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Path 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' 5' N/A N/A 8.5' N/A 2' 6' 11' N/A 10' Avenue 100 Boulevard Feet 5' 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' 120 Parkway Feet N/A 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' CSAG Cross-section recommended modifications Rural (Minimum Standards) Total Sidewalks Buffer Parking Parking Door Bike Travel Center Detached Multi Use ROW Zone Zone Curb Gutter Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Lane/Median Path 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' optional 5' N/A N/A 8.5' N/A 2' 6' 11' N/A 10' Avenue 5’ optional 10’ 100 Boulevard Feet 5' optional 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' 120 Parkway Feet N/A 5' 6" 6" N/A N/A N/A 6' 11' 14' 10' 9  Complete Streets Executive Summary Our streets lay the foundation for how we interface with travel needs, physical exercise, social exchanges and access to goods & services. They are meaningful for all users of our transportation network whether by car, bus, bike or walking. Over the last several decades, auto-centric transportation plans and designs have confounded the mobility needs of our most vulnerable transportation users, i.e., children, seniors and the economically disadvantaged. It has also placed a costly burden on cities and communities who endeavor to compete economically with ever-evolving demographic shifts and market demands. Context sensitive street designs will ensure that residents in the urbanized areas of Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and San Juan County are provided balanced parameters in regards to the layout and function of our streets. These guidelines will require leaders and users of the manual to recognize and honor our regional visions, goals and policies, and consider innovative approaches when designing and engineering streets. With the understanding that entity-specific transportation needs are distinct, design guidelines were created to provide flexibility in application. The menu of design options found in this document derived from heavy regional involvement via a Complete Streets Advisory Group (CSAG) led by MPO staff. 10  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #6 Subject: FFY2014-2019 TIP Amendment #10 Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner Date: February 17, 2015 BACKGROUND  On January 25, 2015 the Farmington MPO advertised Amendment #10 to the FFY2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The amendment adds one project to the TIP and amends two other projects as described in the attached notice. ADDED/DELETED TIP PROJECTS  $250,000 in CMAQ Flex funding for FY2019 is being removed from Phase I of the East Piñon Hills Blvd Extension (CN F100100).  Adds Phase II of East Piñon Hills Blvd Extension (CN F100101) to the TIP and receives $250,000 in CMAQ Flex in FY2017 moved over from Phase I.  Phase II of the East Arterial Route in Aztec (CN F100091) amends the scope of the project to include language regarding a detached trail and underground utilities.  County Road 7500 (CN F10040) is being removed from the TIP due to lack of funds. ANTICIPATED WORK  This item is presented for review, public hearing and recommendation by the Technical Committee.  Seek approval of the amendment at the February 26, 2015 Policy Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS  Public Notice describing the projects in Amendment #10. ACTION ITEM  Staff recommends approval of Amendment #10 to the FFY2014-2019 TIP. 11  PUBLIC NOTICE The Farmington MPO is advertising Amendment #10 to the FFY2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program which adds one new project, amends two projects, and deletes a project as follows: This public comment period meets all of the applicable requirements of the federal transportation bill MAP-21 and the federal transit requirements of Section 5307(c) (1-7). Added/Amended Projects Project Name: East Piñon Hills Blvd Extension (Phase I) Control Number: F100100 Project Description: Full rebuild of the Intersection of Piñon Hills and NM 516; Extension of Piñon Hills Blvd to include earthwork, asphalt, street lighting, drainage improvements and signalization upgrades. Future Phases II & III are outside of the current cycle. Project Termini: NM 516 (E. Main to Hubbard) Lead Agency: City of Farmington Functional Classification: Principal Arterial (Other) Funding Source TCSP, STP Small Urban, CMAQ Flex, Local Match Funding Action: Remove $250,000 CMAQ Flex funds Fiscal Year FY2019 Total Project Cost Phase I: $3,700,000 New Project to TIP: East Piñon Hills Blvd Extension (Phase II) Control Number: F100101 Project Description: Includes earthwork, asphalt, intersection lighting, bridges over the Animas River and oxbow, drainage improvements, environmental mitigation. Project Termini: Hubbard to CR 3000 Lead Agency: City of Farmington Functional Classification: Principal Arterial (Other) Funding Source CMAQ Flex, Local Funds Funding Action: Add CMAQ Flex $213,600 Local Match $36,400 moved over from CN F100100 (Phase I) Fiscal Year FY2017 Total Project Cost Phase $13,265,454 II: 12  Project Name: East Arterial Route Phase II Control Number: F100091 Project Description Construct remaining road section from end of Change: Phase I to NM 173 including a detached multi- use pedestrian path. Utility work consisting of a 10-inch water line will be constructed for the entire length of the project. Project Termini: From Legion Road to NM 173 Lead Agency: City of Aztec Functional Classification: Principal Arterial (Other) Deleted Project Project to delete from San Juan County Road 7500 TIP: Control Number: F10040 Project Description: Maintenance and Resurfacing (road repair) Project Termini: MP 7.2 to MP 0 (US 550) Lead Agency: San Juan County Functional Classification: Local Funding Source STP FY 2008 Earmark Funding Amount: $264,000 Federal $361,000 Local Funds Fiscal Year FY2015 Total Project Cost: $625,000 As required by federal law and the Farmington MPO Public Participation Plan, the FMPO is holding a 30-day Public Comment period and Public Hearing on Amendment #9. The 30-day comment period is from January 25, 2015 to February 23, 2015. The public may also make comments on the proposed amendments at the following meeting: Public Hearing: During the Farmington MPO Technical Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in the Aztec City Commission Chambers, 201 West Chaco, Aztec, New Mexico 87410. Final approval on the proposed amendment will be considered during the Farmington MPO Policy Committee meeting at Bloomfield City Hall at 915 North First Street in Bloomfield, New Mexico on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Written comments may be sent to the Farmington MPO at: Fax: (505) 599-1299 Mail: Farmington MPO, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401 Email: dwakan@fmtn.org The public may view this Amendment at www.farmingtonmpo.org. For more information contact Duane Wakan, MPO Planner, at (505) 599-1449. 13  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #8 Subject: Information Items Prepared by: Duane Wakan, MPO Planner Date: February 18, 2015 INFORMATION ITEMS a. Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The JPA expires in September and will need to be reviewed by the Policy and Technical to consider updates and revisions. b. Upcoming Meetings: - March 24 – Strategic Highway Safety Plan Summit - March 25 – Quarterly MPO Meeting - March 26 – TIP Training c. Other. 14