Special City Council

CITY OF WEST BURLINGTON Special City Council Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 12:00 PM West Burlington City Hall 122 Broadway Street TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PERFECTING & APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the Iowa's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Agency Road Trail Project Proposed - App for TAP Funding 2030 - Agency from Broadway to Gear Ave. TASA-Application-A-F_West Burlington CITIZEN INQUIRIES ADJOURN Page 1 of 10 Agenda Item #1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026- AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE IOWA’S TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) FOR THE AGENCY ROAD TRAIL PROJECT WHEREAS, funds are available for Federal Fiscal Year 2030 under the TAP program, for eligible transportation alternatives projects; and WHEREAS, the proposed trail along Agency Road from Broadway Street to Gear Ave. would be eligible for TAP funding; WHEREAS, reimbursement funds are available through the State of Iowa under this program, and in order to avail itself of possible reimbursement of funds pursuant to any grant under said program, an application must be filed by the City of West Burlington; and WHEREAS, the filing of an application is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of West Burlington, Iowa, and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WEST BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL: The City of West Burlington fully supports the project to construct a 10-foot wide multi-use trail along Agency Street from Broadway west to Gear Ave., and assures a minimum local funding match of 20%, and agrees to adequately maintain, or cause to be maintained, the completed improvements in a manner acceptable to the Iowa DOT and FHWA for a minimum of 20 years following project completion, and hereby authorizes the City of West Burlington to submit an application for funding the improvements to the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 29 day of January , 2026. ________________________________ Ron Teater, Mayor City of West Burlington ATTEST: ___________________________________ Kelly Fry, City Clerk Page 2 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |1 Iowa Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Application Please review the program guidance before completing this application. https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Transportation-Alternatives PART A – PROJECT SPONSOR INFORMATION Project Sponsor: City of West Burlington Contact Name: Gregg Mandsager Contact Title: City Administrator Email Address: mandsagerg@westburlingtoniowa.gov Street Address: 122 Broadway Street City: West Burlington Zip Code: 52655 Phone Number: 319-752-5451 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): NHNCM17MM779 (To verify existing UEI or to register, go to System for Award Management at https://SAM.gov. The entity name associated with the UEI must match the entity listed on this application as the project sponsor.) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Region 16: Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission or Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA): (To identify your local MPO or RPA, go to https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Transportation- Alternatives ) PART B – PROJECT INFORMATION Project Title. Agency Street Trail Project Description. The project description entered in the space below should include summary details of only the project scope that is the subject of the funding request. Do not provide details of completed or future phases of a larger project. For a construction project, the description should include the facility name, brief description of the work to be completed, length of the project to be completed, the project end points or termini, and any existing connecting trails or facilities. The project will construct a 10‑foot‑wide, fully separated multi‑use trail along the north side of Agency Street, extending approximately 4,800 feet (0.91 miles) from Broadway Street to the existing Gear Avenue Trail. Improvements include a PCC trail with 6-inch pavement and subbase, ADA‑compliant curb ramps with detectable warnings, upgraded pedestrian signals and push buttons, enhanced crosswalks, and adjustments to stop lines and signal detectors. The alignment avoids known utility conflicts and maintains access to adjacent businesses. This project fills a key gap in the community’s active‑transportation network, improving off‑road connectivity to major destinations such as SCC, SEIRMC, retail centers, and the Rec Plex. Is this application intended to be considered for funding as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project? If yes, Part E of this application form must be completed. If a SRTS construction project, ☐ Yes ☒ No the project must be located within 2 miles of a school serving students K-12. Is this application located immediately adjacent to a state-designated Iowa Byway? If yes, the project should be identified in the byway’s adopted Corridor Management Plan and the ☐ Yes ☒ No application shall include an endorsement of the project by the local byway organization. Upon completion, will the project be open to the public? ☒ Yes ☐ No Do you intend to charge a fee to users? If yes, how much will the fee be and how will the revenue be used? ☐ Yes ☒ No Page 3 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |2 PART C – PROJECT COSTS, FUNDING GAP, AND MATCHING FUNDS Project Costs: Complete the table below by identifying the estimated project costs. Costs should reflect estimated costs in the execution year when funds are programmed and the project is ready to proceed. COLUMN 1 is the total project cost to the project sponsor and will include all costs whether TA Set-Aside reimbursement is intended or the costs will be paid entirely with local or other funds. Most project sponsors do not intend to request reimbursement toward all project costs. The amount listed in COLUMN 1 for each type of cost should also be placed in either COLUMN 2 or COLUMN 3. The costs listed in COLUMN 2 are those that are not intended to be claimed for TA Set- Aside reimbursement. Costs listed in COLUMN 3 are costs the project sponsor does intend to claim for reimbursement. No row should have costs in all three columns and the total of COLUMN 2 plus the total of COLUMN 3 should equal the total of COLUMN 1. COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 Total Estimated No TA Set-Aside Intend to Claim TA Project Cost to Reimbursement Set-Aside Project Sponsor Planned Reimbursement Right-of-way Acquisition: $ $ $ Preliminary Design/Engineering: $ 115,000 $ $ 115,000 Construction: $ 1,710,000 $ $ 1,710,000 Construction Engineering: $ $ $ Other (please identify) : $ $ $ Other (please identify) : $ $ $ Total: $ 1,825,000 $ $ 1,825,000 LINE A: Total to be Claimed for Reimbursement (Total COLUMN 3) $ 1,825,000 LINE B: Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Funding Request (Maximum 80% of Total COLUMN 3) $ 500,000 LINE C: Required Local Match (Difference LINE A – LINE B; Minimum 20% of Total COLUMN 3) $ 1,325,000 LINE D: Total Cost to Project Sponsor* (LINE C + Total COLUMN 2) $ 1,325,000 * Project Sponsor is also responsible for all cost overruns Funding Gap: After completing the Matching Funds section below, return to this section to show your calculation of the existing funding gap that exists on your project. This calculation will be verified and then used to score your project on how well it has leveraged other funding sources and its readiness for development. LINE E: Total SECURED matching funds (Sum of all match sources listed as secured below) $ 1,325,000 LINE F: Existing funding gap (Difference LINE D – LINE E) $ Matching Funds: Please list each funding source separately (including your own local funds secured for the project) and provide all of the following information: • Amount: List the funding amount secured or anticipated from each funding source. • Source: Identify the funding source. • Funds are secured or anticipated: A grant amount that has been confirmed by a funder in writing is a secured funding source. In identifying the applicant’s own contribution, the amount must be identified as a line item in an internal budget document or some other documentation must be able to be provided for the funding to be considered secured versus anticipated. Identifying funds under the presumption that a board or council will commit a certain amount through a future action would be considered an anticipated funding source. If you intend to apply for or have not yet received written confirmation of an award, these are considered anticipated. Only funding sources marked as secured should be included when calculating the total matching funds identified in LINE E above. All funding sources listed as secured will be required to provide Page 4 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |3 proof that the award has been made or funds have otherwise been secured for your project. If you check secured and do not provide documentation, adjustments will be made to accurately reflect only secured and documented funding sources in scoring your application. • Funding type: Identify if funds are from a federal, state, local, or private source. • Intended use of these funds: In many cases, the intended use will be the same as this application; however, if the funds are for a particular item (e.g. benches, trailhead only, etc.) then indicate the funder’s intent. • Conditions on the use of funds: If the funder has any conditions on the funding, please list these. A common condition may be a date funds need to be spent by or a date the project must be completed by. Amount: 444,200 Source: TIF or GO TIF Bonds Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☒ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☒ Private: ☐ Intended use of these funds: City of West Burlington Capital Projects, including the trail Conditions on the use of funds: No conditions Amount: 75,000 Source: Iowa DNR REAP Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☒ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☒ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Invest in the enhancement and protection of the state’s natural and cultural Intended use of these funds: resources Conditions on the use of funds: Must be completed within 2 years of funds being awarded to the project Amount: 200,000 Source: State Recreational Trails Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☒ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☒ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Provide funds to establish recreational trails throughout for the use, enjoyment, Intended use of these funds: and participation of the public Conditions on the use of funds: Must be completed within 2 years of funds being awarded to the project Amount: 605,800 Source: Federal Recreational Trails Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☒ Funds are: Federal: ☒ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Provide funds to establish recreational trails throughout for the use, enjoyment, Intended use of these funds: and participation of the public Conditions on the use of funds: Must be completed within 2 years of funds being awarded to the project Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☒ Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Page 5 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |4 Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: Amount: Source: Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐ Intended use of these funds: Conditions on the use of funds: PART D – PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES Please provide a timeline of your project milestones below. For a construction project (or as applicable), estimated dates should be identified for major milestones such as: submittal of a concept statement, anticipated NEPA clearance, initiation of preliminary design, acquisition of right-of-way, completion of final design, planned project letting date, start of construction, estimated construction completion date, completion of a final construction audit, and when final closure of the project is expected. Add any additional milestones as appropriate for your project. Projects will be required to be let within two years of funds being available (programmed in the TIP/STIP) to the project. Upon award and execution of a project funding agreement, projects that fail to make satisfactory progress may be terminated by Iowa DOT. DATE PROJECT MILESTONE August – September 2028 Project Design October 2028 NEPA Clearance November – December 2028 Final Design January 2029 – March 2029 Project Bidding July 2029 – November 2029 Construction November 2029 Substantial Completion March 2030 Project Complete and Open to Public PART E – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT INFORMATION (ONLY IF APPLICABLE) This section is only required to be completed if requesting funding for a Safe Routes to School project. Survey data collected. A Safe Routes to School project is required to have completed the necessary planning and preparation activities including collecting data about the school(s) and student population. Please see http://saferoutesdata.org for forms, tips, and instructions. Please DO NOT provide your survey forms with this application. Page 6 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |5 School Name(s): Grades of students at school(s): Number of students at school(s): Number of K-12 students at school(s): Distance eligibility for riding a bus (radius) in miles: Number of K-12 students who currently walk to school: Number of K-12 students who currently bicycle to school: Number of K-12 students currently driven to school: Number of K-12 students currently bused to school: Number of K-12 students eligible for busing: Number of K-12 students who attend this school and live within 2 miles: Evaluating the Success of the Project. Please discuss your plans for evaluating the success of the project. The SRTS program goal is to enable and encourage more students to walk and bicycle to school. How will you measure your success? What method will you use to determine whether more students are walking or bicycling to school? What are your specific user goals for this project? Your plans for measurement should minimally include using the student survey forms provided at http://saferoutesdata.org to gather before and after figures for the number of K-12 students who are: walking to school, bicycle to school, driven to school, and bused to school. Please provide a narrative response in the space provided below. BE AS CONCISE AS POSSIBLE. PART F – NARRATIVE QUESTIONS Please provide a narrative response to each question in the space provided for each question below. BE AS CONCISE AS POSSIBLE 1. Detailed Description of the Project. Please provide a clear description of the concept of the proposed project, including such information as existing site conditions, trail length, number/acreage of parcels to be acquired, general construction activities planned, etc. For a non-construction project, provide a summary of the planned activities to be part of the project with a description of each. Remember to provide summary details of only the project scope that is the subject of the funding request. Do not provide details of completed or future phases of a project. The Agency Street Trail project will construct a 10‑foot‑wide, fully separated multi‑use trail on the north side of Agency Street from Broadway Street to the existing Gear Avenue Trail, covering approximately 4,800 feet (0.91 miles). The work includes installation of PCC trail pavement with a 6‑inch subbase, ADA‑compliant curb ramps with detectable warnings, enhanced crosswalks, upgraded pedestrian signals and push buttons, and adjustments to stop lines and signal detectors. The alignment is designed to avoid known utility conflicts and maintain driveway and business access. The project is a standalone phase focused on closing a critical active‑transportation gap along Agency Street. 2. Impact of the Project. If this is an application to a regional program, what is the project’s value to the region and how will it be a functional addition to the transportation system and region as a whole if no additional development funds are received? If this is a statewide or multi-regional project, assess the value of this project from a statewide or multi-regional perspective. How does the proposed project meet the intent of the program? Upon completion, will the proposed project contribute to the quality of life, utility of the transportation system, or tourism appeal? What degree of planning has been implemented to complete the project? The trail will serve as a significant multimodal upgrade along one of West Burlington’s busiest corridors, improving network function even without additional phases. It enhances access to major regional destinations including Southeastern Community College, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, commercial centers, neighborhoods, and the Rec Plex. By shifting pedestrian and bicycle traffic off‑street and improving intersections, the project reduces friction for motorists and enhances the corridor’s overall operational efficiency. The project aligns strongly with Page 7 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |6 program intent by improving safety, connectivity, and quality of life through a well‑planned, feasible design supported by earlier concept development and local planning. This project strengthens both local and regional connectivity by advancing a critical link in West Burlington’s emerging active‑transportation loop, connecting West Burlington, Division Street, Gear Avenue, and Agency Street. Completing the Broadway‑to‑Gear segment moves the community closer to continuous, safe, off‑street travel between commercial centers, medical services, educational institutions such as SCC, recreational destinations including the Rec Plex, and the core residential neighborhoods surrounding Agency Street. The project also supports long‑term regional mobility goals by improving the east‑west spine that will eventually connect to Roosevelt Avenue, aligning with ongoing corridor improvements underway in Burlington. As the corridor improves, this segment positions West Burlington to integrate directly into a larger regional network that supports commuting, recreation, and multimodal travel. 3. Alignment with Local, Regional, or Statewide Planning Documents. What is the relationship of the proposed project to a local, regional, or statewide plan? For example, how does the proposed project align with the Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Long-Range Plan and any applicable adopted regional, county, or municipal trail plan? It is preferred that links to documents publicly available online and specific page references be provided. The project directly supports the City of West Burlington 2045 Comprehensive Plan, which identifies Agency Street as a key growth corridor and calls for improved pedestrian and trail facilities along it. The City Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) lists the Agency Street Trail as a specific project addressing the lack of safe pedestrian accommodations along the corridor. Regionally, it advances priorities in the SEIRPC Transportation & Development Plan 2055, which emphasizes multimodal connectivity and regional trail network expansion. At the statewide level, the Iowa Bicycle & Pedestrian Long‑Range Plan calls for filling critical trail gaps and improving walkability in commercial corridors—both direct outcomes of this project. Additionally, the University of Iowa IISC Study provided targeted analysis and design guidance specifically for this trail. The project directly contributes to regional multimodal planning efforts by advancing the broader connectivity vision linking Agency Street to Roosevelt Avenue and Burlington’s ongoing corridor upgrades. These improvements collectively support a continuous trail and sidewalk loop serving the region’s densest concentration of commercial, educational, and medical uses. This Broadway‑to‑Gear segment is an essential piece of the planned active‑transportation system that connects West Burlington residents to Burlington’s network and vice versa, consistent with regional priorities identified by SEIRPC. The looped alignment of West Burlington, Division, Gear, Agency, mirrors regional planning goals emphasizing network continuity, reduced pedestrian exposure along high‑volume corridors, and improved access for underserved neighborhoods. 4. Federal-aid Highway Project Development Process, Understanding and Capacity. What previous experience does existing project sponsor staff have with the federal-aid highway project development process? Has past performance resulted in successful projects that delivered the projects in a timely and compliant manner? Does existing staff have the capacity to administer the proposed project? Has the project sponsor demonstrated an understanding of the program rules? What strategies will be implemented to deliver the proposed project successfully? The City of West Burlington has experience delivering federally funded projects in compliance with FHWA and Iowa DOT requirements, including design reviews, environmental clearance, and construction administration. The STBG submittal demonstrates understanding of federal project development procedures, including NEPA, design sequencing, and timing requirements. The City will coordinate closely with SEIRPC and Iowa DOT and will use strategies such as early utility coordination, consolidated intersection improvements, and disciplined schedule management to meet the two‑year letting requirement after programming. 5. Contribution Toward Safety for All Transportation Modes. How would the proposed project address the safety of all users such as those who walk, bike, drive, ride transit, or travel by other modes? To what degree will the proposed project address any existing safety needs or concerns? The project significantly improves safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users. It constructs a fully separated shared‑use path, installs ADA‑compliant curb ramps, adds new pedestrian signals, upgrades crosswalks and lighting, and enhances pavement markings and signage. These improvements address documented safety challenges along the corridor, including pedestrians walking at the roadway edge, complex turning movements, and high traffic Page 8 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |7 volumes near major commercial areas. Motorist safety improves through upgraded signal equipment, improved delineation, and traffic‑calming elements. Agency Street currently has no sidewalks along this segment, forcing pedestrians to walk directly on the roadway edge of one of the community’s highest‑volume corridors. This creates significant exposure for pedestrians, particularly workers, students, and transit‑dependent residents, who must navigate high‑speed traffic, multiple commercial driveways, complex turning movements, and inconsistent crossing locations. The project directly addresses these documented safety concerns by constructing a fully separated shared‑use path, bringing pedestrians and bicyclists completely out of the travel lanes. It also improves the two highest‑risk intersections at Agency & Broadway and Agency & Gear, where turning conflicts and long crossing distances currently create substandard conditions for non‑motorized users. The City has already implemented targeted safety improvements in the corridor—such as the recent access‑management and crash‑reduction work near Walmart—and this project builds on that success by completing the next critical step in reducing conflicts and preventing crashes. Upgraded pedestrian signals, enhanced crosswalks, ADA‑compliant ramps, and improved markings collectively establish a safe, predictable environment for people walking, biking, or using mobility devices. 6. Enhancement of Statewide Tourism Benefits. How will the proposed project enhance tourism in Iowa by attracting visitors from out-of-state? What are the economic benefits of the proposed project to the state? By closing a key gap in the regional trail network, the project strengthens recreational connectivity between the Gear Avenue Trail, future Broadway Street Trail, and major destinations such as the Rec Plex, which hosts frequent tournaments and draws visitors from across the region. The trail also improves access to Southeastern Community College (SCC) for campus events and enhances connectivity to West Burlington’s retail corridor, increasing its appeal to visitors and shoppers. These improvements are expected to boost trail use significantly, with anticipated increases in recreational users and event attendees who seek safe, continuous routes. Corridor beautification and improved multimodal access further elevate the area’s attractiveness, supporting tourism and stimulating local economic activity through increased foot traffic and visitor spending. 7. Need for the Proposed Project. Why is the project needed in the area and what population will it serve? How will the proposed project satisfy that need? Provide adequate project justification based on existing or estimated future use of the facility. In addition to general need, please focus on how the project impacts high need areas such as low-income, transit-dependent, rural, or other areas? How will the proposed project improve the overall mobility of these areas and how has this population been engaged in the planning for the proposed project? The Agency Street corridor currently lacks safe, dedicated pedestrian and bicycle facilities despite high vehicular volumes and significant daily activity from students, workers, medical staff, and shoppers. The project serves multiple user groups, including low‑income and transit‑dependent residents who rely on walking or biking to access jobs, retail centers, SCC, and SEIRMC. The trail addresses clear safety and mobility deficiencies, providing a reliable and comfortable route for non‑motorized users along a critical east‑west corridor. Safety is the primary need driving this project. The absence of sidewalks forces pedestrians to walk along the shoulder or directly at the edge of the travel lane, which is especially hazardous during peak commercial hours near the mall and large retailers. Crash history along the corridor, including past incidents near Walmart, has led the City to prioritize comprehensive safety improvements at Agency Street’s major intersections. This project removes pedestrians from vehicle conflict zones, provides protected crossings, and reduces turning‑movement conflicts at Broadway and Gear, two of the most complex intersections in the area. This project serves a high‑need area where residents depend on walking or biking to access jobs, healthcare, shopping, and educational facilities. By completing this segment of the Agency Street corridor, the project strengthens the active‑transportation loop that connects major community assets: the commercial district, the SEIRMC medical campus, Southeastern Community College, the Rec Plex, and surrounding residential areas. The connectivity improvement also supports long‑term access to the Roosevelt Avenue corridor, which Burlington is actively upgrading with multimodal improvements. Completing this gap creates a safe, direct, and continuous network between the two cities’ destinations, supporting commuters, students, and transit‑dependent residents. Page 9 of 10 Agenda Item #1. |8 8. Improve Accessibility. What efforts have been made to go beyond compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 to ensure the proposed project will be accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities? The project goes beyond ADA compliance by providing a continuous separated facility with accessible curb ramps, detectable warnings, improved lighting, and pedestrian signal equipment. These features collectively create a safer, more predictable, and universally accessible corridor for users with disabilities. 9. Long-Term Maintenance Plan. What arrangements have been made to continue operation and maintenance of the proposed project after the project is complete? For example, has a maintenance fund or an endowment been established? The City of West Burlington will own, operate, and maintain the trail through its Parks and Public Works Departments, supported by the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Routine maintenance will include snow and ice control, pavement repairs, vegetation management, and updates to markings and signage. The city will ensure the trail remains open to the public and complete the necessary wear and tear maintenance. 10. Project Readiness. Is the project ready for development? Please describe efforts taken to prepare for developing the project. How has the project sponsor prepared for the proposed project by resolving any potential obstacles? Will the project proceed without delay upon award of funding? The City has completed preliminary design elements through work with the University of Iowa Engineering Department, and cost estimation for the project, demonstrating readiness to proceed upon award. The milestone schedule aligns with federal requirements, including anticipated NEPA clearance, engineering phases, TIP/STIP programming, and construction letting within two years of funding availability. Due to the design work already completed, the project is not expected to have any delays upon award and will be able to follow the proposed timeline. 11. Public Input Process. Please discuss the public input process that was followed and the extent to which adjacent property owners and others have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment of their acceptance. Also include discussion of any partnerships among local organizations and stakeholders that this project may help to facilitate or how these entities or individuals have contributed to the development of the project concept or have committed financial or other support to the project. Public input has occurred through the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan process, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development, and stakeholder engagement with SCC, SEIRMC, and adjacent commercial property owners. All of which identify Agency Street Trail project as an important project to complete. The University of Iowa IISC collaboration also involved community and stakeholder engagement (public meetings and steering committee input) through the Community Visioning Process. Additionally, the project is listed on the IISC website and on social media. The project has received positive acceptance due to its safety benefits, connectivity improvements, and alignment with community‑identified needs. Partnerships with SEIRPC support continued coordination and outreach efforts showcasing the importance of public input for the City. Page 10 of 10