MPO Technical Committee

MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE AGENDA July 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. Commission Chambers San Juan County’s Administrative Building 100 South Oliver Aztec, New Mexico  AGENDA FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING July 14, 2021 10:00 AM This regular meeting will be held in Commission Chambers at San Juan County’s Administrative Building, 100 South Oliver, Aztec, New Mexico. Virtual participation will also be provided via GoToMeeting. ITEM PAGE 1. Call to Order: Call meeting to order 2. Minutes: Approve the minutes from the June 9, 2021 Technical Committee 2- Meeting. 3. TAP, CMAQ, and RTP Call for Projects  Presented by: Shannon Glendenning, NMDOT 4. Functional Class Updates 2-14 Presented by: Peter Koeppel 5. TIP Project Updates from Technical Committee Members: Members will 15-17 provide updates on their TIP projects. 6. Reports from NMDOT a. Update from the Planning Bureau (Joseph Moriarty) b. Update from District 5 (Javier Martinez) 7. Committee Member Discussion Item(s) 18 No additional discussion items were presented for inclusion on the Agenda 8. Information Items 19 a. Update on the Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan Presented by: FMPO Staff 9. Business from Chairman, Members, and Staff 10. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda 11. Adjournment The public body may only take action on an item if it is listed for action on the publicly noticed agenda. 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Please contact the MPO Administrative Assistant if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #3 Subject: TAP, CMAQ, and RTP Call for Projects Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: July 14, 2021 PRESENTATION Shannon Glendenning, NMDOT’s Active Transportation Programs Supervisor, will provide an overview of the call for projects for the Transportation Alternatives, Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality, and Recreational Trails programs. 1  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #4 Subject: Functional Class Changes Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: July 14, 2021 BACKGROUND  All public roads are assigned a classification in the functional classification system. The classification scheme is a hierarchal list that relates to how roads function, as determined by a number of factors. The respective classification system for these factors rank roads from Interstates to Locals. Roadway classifications may also change at different points along a numbered or named route, depending on their characteristics. CURRENT WORK  The functional classification system changes with time, to reflect changes in population and traffic generators. A statewide system review occurs approximately every ten years, following the approval of urban boundary adjustments. The urban boundary adjustment is to be completed within two years of the release of the census, and the statewide functional system review is to be completed within the following three years. In New Mexico, submittals for a change of a roads classification between the statewide system reviews may be submitted once per year. ANTICIPATED WORK  Review the attached NMDOT Functional Classification System Guide and propose any functional class changes using the attached change form by August 15, 2021. Submit forms to FMPO staff, who will forward them to NMDOT. INFORMATION ITEM  This is an informational item only. ATTACHMENTS  NMDOT Functional Classification System Guide  NMDOT Functional Classification Change Request Form APPLICABLE CITATIONS  23 CFR § 470.105 Urban area boundaries and highway functional classification. 2  NMDOT Functional Classification Change Request Form Name: Requestor: Title/Organization: (MPO/RTPO staff) Email: Phone: NMDOT Route Name: (see online FSys map) Street Name: (provide all known names) Current: Segment Classification: Proposed: Route Description: (entire route) Termini of Route Segment: From: To: (intersection and/or mile marker) Length of Segment: Reason for requested change: (traffic patterns, adjacent land uses, connecting roadway network, etc.) Land Use Along Route: Characteristics of Traffic Served: Characteristics: Ownership: Maintenance: Ownership and Maintenance: (responsible entity) AADT: AADT Year: Traffic Volume: Signature 1: Date: 1 By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional System Guide and the FHWA Functional Classification Manual. I also acknowledge that submittal of this form does not guarantee approval from NMDOT or FHWA. 3 NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM GUIDE MARCH 2021 4 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2. WHAT are the Functional Classifications? ............................................................................................ 2 2.1 WHAT are the Different Classes? .................................................................................................. 2 2.1.1 Arterials ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.1.2 Collectors .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1.3 Local Roads ........................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 WHAT Other Considerations Exist?............................................................................................... 4 3 WHY is it Important? ............................................................................................................................. 5 4 WHERE are the Lines Drawn? ............................................................................................................... 5 5 WHEN does it Change? ......................................................................................................................... 6 6 WHO is Involved? .................................................................................................................................. 6 7 HOW to Propose Changes? ................................................................................................................... 7 Appendix A: References & Additional Resources ......................................................................................... 8 References: ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Additional Resources: ............................................................................................................................... 8 Appendix B – VMT and Mileage Guidelines by Functional Classification ..................................................... 9 1 5 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide 1. INTRODUCTION The New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Manual, 2021 serves as a supplemental guide to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013 Edition in accordance with Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 470. This document covers the fundamentals of the functional classification system by addressing the five W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and Why, as well as How. The purpose of this document is to serve as a quick reference guide to understanding and navigating the New Mexico functional classification system and provide the resources necessary to make a request for changes of roadway segment classifications outside of the periodic statewide reviews. During a statewide review, NMDOT will initiate the procedural steps as outlined in the FHWA manual. The FHWA manual provides detailed information about the functional classification system’s theory and practice. Appendix A – References & Additional Resources lists additional publications with a variety of focuses related to the functional classification system and its applications. 2. WHAT are the Functional Classifications? All public roads, those which are open to public use and access, are assigned a classification in the Assigned Classification functional classification system. The classification Code 1 Interstate scheme, seen in Table 1, is a hierarchal list that relates 2 Other Freeways and Expressways to how roads function, as determined by a number of 3 Other Principal Arterial factors. The respective classification system for these 4 Minor Arterial factors rank roads from Interstates, code 1, to Locals, 5 Major Collector code 7. Roadway classifications may also change at 6 Minor Collector different points along a numbered or named route, 7 Local depending on the characteristics listed in the Table 1: Assigned Codes of the Functional Classification System following section. 2.1 WHAT are the Different Classes? Each class within the functional system has distinct characteristics to help define its function, including:  Lane width  Inner and outer shoulder width  Average annual daily traffic (AADT)  Directional separation  Access  Mileage  Vehicle miles traveled (VMT)  Other qualitative and quantitative attributes Each class also has distinctive qualities in reference to whether the roadway segment is within an urban or rural area, as defined by the U.S. Census. No single quality determines the classification of a roadway segment, but rather all characteristics are into consideration, in addition to the hierarchy of the surrounding network. Appendix B – VMT and Mileage Guidelines by Functional Classification contains 2 6 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide a useful chart listing the characteristics and descriptions for each classification and their ranges of road miles and VMT for the system. 2.1.1 Arterials The Arterial category consists of four types of classes – Interstates, Other Freeways and Expressways, Other Principal Arterials (or simply Principal Arterials), and Minor Arterials. These classes provide the greatest mobility options, carry high traffic volumes, and have fewer access points, while at the same time accounting for the least amount of total miles within the system. These roads generally have more travel lanes, higher speeds, and wider lanes and shoulders. These roadways are considered more significant at the state and regional level in comparison to the lower ranked classes. Interstates, Other Freeways and Expressways, and a portion of the Principal Arterials are also part of the National Highway System (NHS). 2.1.1.1 Interstates Interstates, by definition, are roads that travel between states. The Interstates within New Mexico are I‐ 10, I‐25, and I‐40. These roads support long distance travel, including national freight movement. Some of the physical characteristics of Interstates include divided directional lanes, high speeds, grade separated intersections, access control barriers, and the absence of traffic control signals. Usage of barriers and grade separation maximizes the flow of traffic, and therefore allows for the greatest mobility. As a result, interstates do not directly serve the adjacent land uses, and instead rely on connecting lower classifications roadways to provide access to adjacent land uses. 2.1.1.2 Other Freeways & Expressways The characteristics of this class are nearly the same as an Interstate, with some additional flexibility in the physical characteristics of the roadway. Like Interstates, these roadways do not serve adjacent land uses directly. The primary difference is that Other Freeways & Expressways serve a regional area such as a metropolitan. These routes make up the least mileage extent and VMT within the system and, as of publishing this guide, the only Other Freeway in New Mexico is a portion of US‐70 in Las Cruces. 2.1.1.3 Other Principal Arterial These roadways are typically referred to as Principal Arterials and serve a high degree of mobility, although they do provide direct access to abutting land uses and typically do not have grade separated intersections. In the urban setting, there may be a handful of roads classified as a Principal Arterials spaced apart from each other and in a rural setting, there may be only one per county connecting many of the larger urban areas. In both instances, these roads typically serve the highest volumes of traffic and longest distances, after the two higher classes. 2.1.1.4 Minor Arterial The Minor Arterial class of roads provide connections to higher‐class roads and typically have route segments shorter in length. In this class, speeds are relatively high and, as a result, mobility is still a primary quality. Still, adjacent land uses are served directly and many of the factors allowing the free flow of traffic do not have as much of a presence, if at all. Minor Arterials occur more frequently than the other arterials. In an urban setting, they may be spaced at an average of one‐mile intervals and in rural areas are evenly distributed. 3 7 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide 2.1.2 Collectors There are two types of Collectors in the functional system: Major and Minor. As the name implies, they collect traffic from lower classifications and connect them to higher classifications. The general function of Collector classes shifts towards accessibility, whereas arterials focus on mobility. Other characteristics of Collectors include a higher density of driveways, fewer lanes, and more moderate speeds compared to higher classifications. The differences between Major Collectors and Minor Collectors include distance, lane width, AADT, and shoulder width. 2.1.3 Local Roads Local roads make up the largest percentage of the system in mileage, are the least traveled, and are generally assigned by default after all other roads have been assigned a classification. Local roads primary function is accessibility and therefore they have low speeds, serve numerous land uses directly, do not support through traffic, and their physical characteristics are conservative in comparison. Please note that this classification does not relate to ownership or maintenance of a given roadway segment, but how it operates. Figure 1: Diagram of the functional classes and their relationship to access and mobility, Source: FHWA 2.2 WHAT Other Considerations Exist? The system is largely viewed through the lens of urban versus rural, which is covered more in Section 4. Where are the Lines Drawn? Regardless of where boundaries exist for urban and rural areas, the system 4 8 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide does not change, but the criteria of the factors used to determine a roads classification are adjusted in order to maintain continuity. This prevents the change of a road’s Functional Classification in an urban area when it enters rural territory and vice versa. The objective is to focus on the roads function as opposed to its location when considering its classification. Designation of urban and rural routes become more relevant when considering sources of funding. A similar subject to continuity is connectivity. Consider the Functional Classification System in comparison to the anatomy of a tree where the trunk is comparable to interstate, limbs to the other types of arterials, branches to collectors, and the twigs are local roads. The larger parts of a tree connect only to smaller parts of the tree. Twigs typically can be found throughout all parts of the tree, although are primarily found at the ends of branches. Leaves of the tree could be considered as traffic generators and are found throughout the branches, and twigs. This hierarchal system reflects the same type of order of connectivity that is desired in the Functional Classification System. Arterials connect only with other types of arterials, collectors with arterials and other collectors, and locals connect with arterials, collectors, Figure 2: Visual of desired continuity and connectivity, and other locals as illustrated in Figure 2. Source: CDM Smith 3 WHY is it Important? Classifying roads into distinct categories has several benefits. The system conveniently provides a break down roads by their individual classes, which can be used as a way of organizing reports for topics such as system performance and asset management. One of the more notable benefits is that it “carries with it expectations about roadway design,” (Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013 Edition). This is not to say design or classification dictate one another, but rather that they influence one another. A roads classification can also determine its eligibility for funding sources. There is generally more funding directed towards the higher classifications, while Local and Rural Minor Arterials are not eligible for most federal funds (HPMS Field Manual, March 2020). A roads classification can be used as a ranking factor in project prioritization and where state and local funding is directed. Budgetary operations and projects can be prioritized by road’s functional system. These are only some examples of how the functional system plays a role in management of roads. 4 WHERE are the Lines Drawn? As previously mentioned, the Functional Classification System is further broken down into two types: urban and rural. The characteristics for most of the classifications look different depending on whether a road falls within urban or rural boundaries, excluding interstates and freeways/expressways. It is also 5 9 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide significant in determining who is responsible for a roadway since different pots of funding are available for urban and rural areas. Designations of urban and rural areas originate from the US Census Bureau, which is determined by the population of an area. FHWA allows fixing, or expansion, of the boundaries of urban areas with a population greater than 5,000 for transportation planning purposes, per Title 23, USC § 101 (a). This process is also sometimes referred to as smoothing or adjusting. Fixing of these areas occurs following the release of the decennial census and remain until the following decennial census. The process of fixing urban boundaries is collaborative between local officials, NMDOT, and the FHWA Division office, much like the process of changes to the functional system, and is described in more detail in Section 6. Who is Involved? More detailed information can be found in the NMDOT Planning Procedures Manual as well as the Highway Functional Classification: Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013 Edition in Chapter 6. 5 WHEN does it Change? The functional classification system change with time, to reflect changes in population and traffic generators. A statewide system review is performed approximately every ten years, following the approval of urban boundary adjustments. The urban boundary adjustment is to be completed within two years of the release of the census, and the statewide functional system review is to be completed within the following three years. In New Mexico, submittals for a change of a roads classification between the statewide system reviews may be submitted once per year during the first quarter of the calendar year, as described later in this guide. Newly constructed or reconstructed roads can trigger a change in the functional classification system. Some roads are reconstructed to increase capacity by the addition of lanes or by decreasing speed or capacity by reducing lanes such as implementing a road diet. Detailed information about road diets can be found in the NMDOT Design Manual. In both cases, a new classification is assigned following the completion of construction and follows the same submittal procedure as all others with the exception of new roads included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). In this particular case, the roadway may be classified with the existing system for its intended function if construction is expected to be completed within the STIP timeframe. 6 WHO is Involved? State DOTs have the authority of performing reviews and submitting a change request of the functional classification system, which are submitted to their respective the FHWA Division office. In New Mexico, the system is maintained and managed by the NMDOT Planning Division Roadway Classification Manager. Changes can be proposed by a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) on their behalf or on behalf of their local planning partners including, but not limited to, tribal entities, cities, counties, economic development commissions, and councils of governments. NMDOT district offices shall coordinate with their respective MPO and RTPO areas for change request submittals and any public involvement found necessary shall be conducted by MPOs and RTPOs. The NMDOT Roadway Classification Manager will work with the neighboring state DOTs of Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as the Navajo Nation, for the purposes of maintaining continuity of the system at jurisdictional boundaries, and ensuring coordination with planning partners. The NMDOT Roadway Classification Manager also works collaboratively with the local 6 10 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide planning partners involved and assumes responsibility for reviewing localities that do not participate in statewide reviews. Changes that affect NHS designation must be coordinated with the state DOT to the FHWA HQ Office of Planning, Environment and Realty as detailed in 23 CFR § 470. 7 HOW to Propose Changes? This portion of the guide provides detailed instructions for submitting requests outside of a statewide review. The NMDOT Functional Classification Change Request Form is provided on NMDOTs website (linked) in digital form and should be filled out in its entirety prior to requesting a change to the functional system. The form should be accompanied with supporting documents including:  A cover letter,  Supporting documentation (such as letters of support from local officials, additional traffic count reports, site plans, etc.), and  A map/s of the roadway segment. In the event that multiple roads are requested to be changed, the request can be packaged together as one submittal with one cover letter, although each route must have its own form, supporting documentation, and map/s. All requests are to be submitted to the NMDOT Roadway Classification Manager electronically via email as one PDF document. Additional files used for location referencing, such as GIS shapefiles and Google Earth KMLs, will be accepted though not in lieu of static maps. Current contact information for the NMDOT Roadway Classification Manager can also be found on the NMDOT website, linked above. 7 11 New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide Appendix A: References & Additional Resources References: FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures Manual (2013 Edition) HPMS Field Manual (December 2016) NMDOT Design Manual (March 2020) NMDOT Planning Procedures Manual (May 2020) Additional Resources: AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (7th edition) (a.k.a. Green Book) FHWA Flexibility in Highway Design Manual NMDOT Roadway Functional Class web map viewer 8 12  New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide Appendix B – VMT and Mileage Guidelines by Functional Classification 13 Source: FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures Manual (2013 Edition) 9  New Mexico Department of Transportation Functional Classification System Guide 14 Source: FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures Manual (2013 Edition) Notes: 1Ranges in this table are derived from 2011 HPMS data. 2Information for Urban Major and Minor Collectors is approximate, based on a small number of States reporting. 3For this table, Rural States are defined as those with a maximum of 75 percent of their population in urban centers. New Mexico is classified as an Urban State. 10  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #5 Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: MPO Staff & Technical Committee Members Date: July 14, 2021 BACKGROUND  The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require that each MPO shall develop a process to monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years of the TIP. These monthly reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP, the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms (ARFs), etc. and provide for discussion among the members and NMDOT representatives.  Listed below are the projects currently on the FFY2020-2025 TIP.  The Policy Committee approved the new FFY2022-2027 TIP on May 27, 2021, which becomes effective on October 1, 2021. TRACKING INFORMATION Local Agreement Status (ARF) ITS/Sys ENG Certification ROW Certification Public Involvement Certification Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90% Environmental Certification Utilities Certification Railroad Certification Archeology Certification PROJECTS ON FMPO FFY2020-2025 TIP  Aztec F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II  Bloomfield F100300 – East Blanco Bridge  Farmington F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 – 20th Street Phase III TF00001 – Red Apple Transit  San Juan County F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement F100320 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension F100330 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Extension F100360 – CR 3000 Bridge Replacement F100370 – CR 3500 Bridge Replacement  NMDOT F100170 - NM 173 Safety Improvements 15 F100340 – US 550 Pavement Rehab F100350 – NM 371/N36 (PE) F100351 – NM 371/N36 (Const) ATTACHMENT  Status Report Table of TIP project updates received from Technical Committee members. Any subsequent updates will be available at the meeting in a revised table. INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide any needed feedback/updates/details regarding the status of current TIP projects. 16  Status Reports - FMPO TIP Projects – July 14, 2021 Aztec F100091 East Aztec Arterial Phase III Bloomfield F100300 East Blanco Bridge Farmington F100099 Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II Notice to Proceed on 6/21/21 F100100 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I No new updates F100101 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 20th Street Phase III Executed agreement received on 6/29/21. City will advertise on 7/11/21 TF00001 Red Apple Transit San Juan County F100021 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100290 CR 5500 Bridge Replacement Under construction F100320 Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension Pending construction agreement from NMDOT F100330 Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Ext. Pending construction agreement from NMDOT F100360 CR 3000 Bridge Replacement 17 F100370 CR 3500 Bridge Replacement NMDOT F100170 NM 173 F100350 NM 371/Navajo 36 F100351 NM 371/Navajo 36  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #7 Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: July 14, 2021 DISCUSSION ITEMS No additional discussion items were provided by Technical Committee members for inclusion on the Agenda. 18  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #8 Subject: Information Items Prepared by: MPO Staff Date: July 14, 2021 INFORMATION ITEMS a. Update on the Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Beth Escobar will present this update. 19  The minutes from the June 9, 2021 Technical Committee meeting are on the following pages. 20  MINUTES FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING June 9, 2021 Technical Members Present: Steven Saavedra, City of Aztec Beth Escobar, City of Farmington Virginia King, City of Farmington Javier Martinez, NMDOT District 5 Nick Porell, San Juan County Dan Flack, Town of Kirtland Technical Members Absent: Jason Thomas, City of Bloomfield Andrew Montoya, Red Apple Transit Staff Present: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Kathryn Leys, MPO Associate Planner June Markle, Administrative Assistant Staff Absent: None Others Present: Rosa Kozub, Planning Bureau, NMDOT 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Porell called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 12, 2021 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Ms. Escobar moved to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2021 Technical Committee meeting. Mr. Saavedra seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed unopposed. 3. NEW MEXICO TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND (TPF) PROJECT REVIEW Subject: New Mexico Transportation Project Fund (TPF) Project Review Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: June 9, 2021 BACKGROUND During the 2019 legislative session, the New Mexico legislature passed 21  HB 694, which created a new fund known as the “Local Government Transportation Project Fund” (LGTPF). The LGTPF serves as an expeditious mechanism to distribute appropriated funds to local governments using the NMDOT’s existing Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Organization planning process. The Legislature changed the name of the fund during the 2020 Regular Session to the Transportation Project Fund. Due to the timelines specified in HB 694, the NMDOT passed an emergency rule in mid- 2019 to administer the initial $50 million appropriation. (No money was appropriated to the fund during the 2020 Regular Session). At the same time the State Transportation Commission authorized the adoption of an emergency rule, it authorized the adoption of a permanent rule and that rulemaking process is now complete. CURRENT WORK  The Project Oversight Division is soliciting applications for the Department's Transportation Project Fund (TPF) for fiscal year 2022 formally known as Local Government Transportation Project Fund (LGTPF).  Local and tribal governments in New Mexico are eligible to apply for state funded grants.  FMPO entities submitted projects to the MPO for potential TPF funding.  The FMPO list of projects will be submitted to NMDOT by June 15. ACTION ITEM  Staff recommends that the Technical Committee review and finalize a list of projects for TPF funding. DISCUSSION: Mr. Koeppel reported that the MPO received seven projects in response to the Transportation Project Fund call for projects (see preliminary list below). Evaluation Criteria Planning: Is this project identified Project Priority Phasing: a. Is this project part as a priority on a Readiness: If Bridge: Is this of a phased project previously local or regional awarded, will the project funded with other state funds planning or applicant be able addressing a (e.g. Local Government Road programming to start spending bridge on Fund, Municipal Arterial document? Is this the money within NMDOT’s Program, Capital Outlay, State project 3 months from Local Bridge Road Fund etc.)? b. Is this consistent with receiving the fully Priority List for project part of a phased Amount local or regional executed project Replacement/R project previously funded # of Crashes Project Entity Description requested plans? agreement? ehabilitation? with TPF? If so, what year? AADT (2019 & 2020) (2015‐2019) Functional Class Yes ‐ fair East Blanco Bridge Bloomfield Bridge replacement $383,000 MTP, TIP Yes condition Yes 2550 & 2101 N/A Minor Arterial Reconstruct road with travel lanes, bike lanes, roundabout, MTP, multi‐use trail, and Comprehensive drainage Plan, ICIP, FMPO Foothills Dr. Phase 3 Farmington improvements. $1,672,950 Bike Plan Yes No Yes 2370 & 2114 7 Minor Arterial Before Wildflower Mesa Parkway: 9719 & 8008 After Wildflower Comprehensive Mesa Parkway: 7066 Wildflower Pkwy Farmington Resurfacing $605,910 Plan Yes No No & 5822 55 Minor Arterial TIP, Capital CR 6100 San Juan County Resurfacing $603,250 Replacement Plan Yes No No 1808 & 1408 21 Major Collector Roads 6405 Kirtland Resurfacing $114,950 No No N/A 4 N/A Roads 6411 Kirtland Resurfacing $114,950 No No N/A 2 N/A MTP, ICIP, Comp McWilliams Rd. Aztec Paving + sidewalks $698,000 Plan Yes No No 3,243 & 2526 1 Minor Collector 22 The final prioritized list of FMPO projects must be to NMDOT by June 15. Mr. Koeppel asked if Mr. Martinez had any additional thoughts or guidance on the FMPO’s proposed list, which totaled $4,193,010. Mr. Martinez stated that District 5 is anticipating $20,000,000 for projects District- wide. That means that there is approximately $5,000,000 for FMPO projects. In reviewing the preliminary FMPO list with the District Engineer, the list looked good assuming each of the projects met NMDOT’s requirements. The District will be recommending that all FMPO projects be approved; however, Mr. Martinez recommended that the Committee prioritize the projects in the event the Cabinet Secretary’s decision is different and he only approves the first few ranked projects from a list. The Technical Committee discussion on the project list is summarized below:  Blanco Bridge recommended to be at the top of the list as TPF funding would provide the money needed to complete the project;  All projects have merit; there is funding for all the submitted projects; be as equitable as possible; perhaps prioritize with a tier system;  The first four columns under “Evaluation Criteria” denote NMDOT project criteria: AADT, number of crashes, and functional class columns were included by MPO Staff; o The Committee needs to agree on the evaluation criteria; o Rank resurfacing projects on traffic counts/usage;  Use a tier system for the resurfacing projects; o Consider functional class in ranking projects; o Should the number of documents a project is listed in factor into the ranking; o How is “phasing” viewed when evaluating projects? Can be a positive if allows for project readiness or if a phase completes a project. Completing projects is the priority.  Three projects tie into NMDOT rights-of-way and need letters of support from District 5: o Wildflower Parkway o NM 6405 o NM 6411  Time frame: o Upload to NMDOT by June 15 o All applications will move forward for Cabinet Secretary and Transportation Commission consideration in August; o Contracts to entities for review in September or October; o Once contract is executed, the 30-day clock begins.  Five percent of project funding must be spent in first three months;  Progress not necessarily measured in dollars as long as project is moving forward; o Resurfacing project may set an anticipated schedule date for in the future (due to winter weather) and project would be on suspension until then.  Committee reached consensus to allow project ranking to be decided by FMPO Staff; 23  o Using evaluation criteria, ranking decisions are defendable.  TPF to be an ongoing funding source, so plan and prioritize projects throughout the year; discuss quarterly with the Technical Committee;  Funding next year is expected to be less ($6,000,000 vs. $20,000,000) for District 5 although additional funds could still be added when next year’s budget is considered. After Committee discussion of the projects and ranking criteria, the FMPO compiled and submitted the final ranked list of projects to NMDOT on June 14 (see below): FMPO 2021 TPF Project Submittals Evaluation Criteria Planning: Is this project identified Project Priority Phasing: a. Is this project part as a priority on a Readiness: If Bridge: Is this of a phased project previously local or regional awarded, will the project funded with other state funds planning or applicant be able addressing a (e.g. Local Government Road programming to start spending bridge on Fund, Municipal Arterial document? Is this the money within NMDOT’s Program, Capital Outlay, State project 3 months from Local Bridge Road Fund etc.)? b. Is this consistent with receiving the fully Priority List for project part of a phased Amount local or regional executed project Replacement/R project previously funded # of Crashes Project Entity Description requested plans? agreement? ehabilitation? with TPF? If so, what year? AADT (2019 & 2020) (2015‐2019) Functional Class Tier 1 Yes ‐ fair East Blanco Bridge Bloomfield Bridge replacement $383,000 MTP, TIP Yes condition Yes 2550 & 2101 N/A Minor Arterial Tier 2 Reconstruct road with travel lanes, bike lanes, roundabout, MTP, multi‐use trail, and Comprehensive drainage Plan, ICIP, FMPO Foothills Dr. Phase 3 Farmington improvements. $1,672,950 Bike Plan Yes No Yes 2370 & 2114 7 Minor Arterial MTP, ICIP, Comp McWilliams Rd. Aztec Paving + sidewalks $698,000 Plan Yes No No 3,243 & 2526 1 Minor Collector Tier 3 TIP, Capital CR 6100 San Juan County Resurfacing $603,250 Replacement Plan Yes No No 1808 & 1408 21 Major Collector Before Wildflower Mesa Parkway: 9719 & 8008 After Wildflower Comprehensive Mesa Parkway: 7066 Wildflower Pkwy Farmington Resurfacing $605,910 Plan Yes No No & 5822 55 Minor Arterial Roads 6405 Kirtland Resurfacing $114,950 No No N/A 4 N/A Roads 6411 Kirtland Resurfacing $114,950 No No N/A 2 N/A $ 4,193,010.00 4. STATUS OF TIP PROJECTS Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: MPO Staff & Technical Committee Members Date: June 9, 2021 BACKGROUND  The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require that each MPO shall develop a process to monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years of the TIP. These monthly reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP, the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms (ARFs), etc. and provide for discussion among the members and NMDOT representatives.  Listed below are the projects currently on the FFY2020-2025 TIP.  The Policy Committee approved the new FFY2022-2027 TIP on May 27, 2021, which becomes effective on October 1, 2021. 24  TRACKING INFORMATION Local Agreement Status (ARF) ITS/Sys ENG Certification ROW Certification Public Involvement Certification Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90% Environmental Certification Utilities Certification Railroad Certification Archeology Certification PROJECTS ON FMPO FFY2020-2025 TIP  Aztec F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II  Bloomfield F100300 – East Blanco Bridge  Farmington F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 – 20th Street Phase III TF00001 – Red Apple Transit  San Juan County F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement F100320 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension F100330 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Extension F100360 – CR 3000 Bridge Replacement F100370 – CR 3500 Bridge Replacement  NMDOT F100170 - NM 173 Safety Improvements F100340 – US 550 Pavement Rehab F100350 – NM 371/N36 (PE) F100351 – NM 371/N36 (Const) INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide any needed feedback/updates/details regarding the status of current TIP projects. DISCUSSION: The Technical Committee members provided their TIP project updates: City of Aztec – East Aztec Arterial - Steven Saavedra The City of Aztec is compiling and reviewing all available federal and local funding for this project. A TIP amendment may be needed to change the City’s funding. 25 City of Bloomfield – Blanco Bridge – Jason Thomas Mr. Thomas was not present at the meeting, but had provided a written update to report that Phase I of the Blanco Bridge project is complete and the City is seeking funding for Phase II. City of Farmington – Virginia King Foothills Drive Enhancement The contract was awarded with a notice to proceed of June 21. Pinon Hills Boulevard Extension No updates 20th Street The City is awaiting an executed cooperative agreement for construction before moving forward. San Juan County – Nick Porell Pinon Hills Boulevard San Juan County and the City of Farmington are collaborating on a RAISE grant application for this project, as well as some legislative requests to state senators for funding through the pending transportation bill at the federal level. County Road 5500 This project is two weeks into the construction contract. Within the next three weeks, half of the bridge will be demolished, the roadway reduced to one lane, and construction will begin on the new bridge. Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension The agreement for this project is still working through the signature process at NMDOT. San Juan County hopes to get the project done this summer before the new school year. Glade Run Recreation Area Trail Extension BLM approved the NEPA document and issued a FONSI and a decision record on June 7. The project is now with NMDOT for the final environmental certification followed by a notice to proceed to construction. If the project is underway beginning in July, it is expected to be completed by September in time for the statewide outdoor recreation conference hosted by the City of Farmington. NMDOT – District 5 – Javier Martinez NM 173 The safety improvement project for NM 173 is ready for PS&E. It should go out to bid later this year with construction beginning next spring. US 550 Pavement Rehab This project is under design and will be a shelf-ready project. NM 371 / N36 NMDOT is awaiting an agreement with the Navajo Nation before moving forward with the project. 26 5. REPORTS FROM NMDOT Planning Bureau – Rosa Kozub The draft 2045 Plan is out for public review until June 20. This is the state’s long- range plan and overarching transportation goals. The draft Pedestrian Safety Action Plan is also out for public comments until June 13. Ms. Kozub asked the Committee to keep in mind the requirements and deadlines for the current Transportation Alternatives, Recreational Trails, and Congestion Mitigation, & Air Quality call for projects. District 5 – Javier Martinez Mr. Martinez reminded the Technical Committee members that the deadline for submittal of the list of projects for Transportation Project Fund (TPF) funding is June 15. The District will be working quickly to get the required signed PIFs and letters of support for the entities. Chair Porell stated that the County Manager wanted to express his thanks to Mr. Martinez and NMDOT for the recent highway cleanup campaign and to say that their effort had not gone unnoticed! Mr. Martinez responded that it was a statewide effort by all NMDOT employees. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: June 9, 2021 DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no additional discussion items provided by Technical Committee members for inclusion on the Agenda. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS Subject: Information Items Prepared by: MPO Staff Date: June 9, 2021 INFORMATION ITEMS There were no Information Items identified for this meeting. 27 8. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF There was no business from the Chairman, Members and Staff. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no additional public comment on any issues not on the agenda. 10. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Saavedra moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. King seconded the motion. The motion passed with no opposition. Chair Porell adjourned the meeting at 10:42 a.m. ___________________________ _________________________ Nick Porell, Technical Committee Chair June Markle, Administrative Assistant 28