HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 Transportation Funding Priorities AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/26/2018
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Emma Newman/DPW Staff Phone No: 541.726.4585
Estimated Time: 20 min
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and
Facilities ITEM TITLE: TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PRIORITIES
ACTION REQUESTED: Provide direction on priorities for the City of Springfield to apply for regional transportation funds.
ISSUE STATEMENT: The Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has transportation grant funding available. The City of Springfield needs to decide which projects to
prioritize for submission of funding applications.
ATTACHMENTS: ATT1 Council Briefing Memo
ATT2 Regional Brainstorm List of Projects
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Central Lane MPO is starting discussions with regional transportation planning
staff about programming transportation funds for federal fiscal years 2019, 2020,
and 2021. There will be approximately $16.5 million available for the region over the three year period, after accounting for continued funding of MPO staff time (including $45,000 for City of Springfield Transportation Planning) and
Point2Point program costs.
The City of Springfield staff has developed a list of transportation projects and
would like direction from City Council on priorities. Please see ATT1 Council Briefing Memo for more details. ATT2 provides the full regional MPO brainstorm
list in its current draft form.
The regional staff Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) will make a final
recommendation later this spring. Subsequently, the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) will make the final decision on regional funding allocations. Mayor Lundberg and Councilor Wylie are City of Springfield MPC representatives.
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M E M O R A N D U M City of Springfield
Date: 3/26/2018
To: Gino Grimaldi COUNCIL
From: Tom Boyatt, Development & Public Works
Director, Interim
Emma Newman, Senior Transportation Planner
BRIEFING
Subject: Transportation Funding Priorities MEMORANDUM
ISSUE: The Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has transportation grant
funding available. The City of Springfield needs to decide which projects to prioritize for submission of funding applications.
COUNCIL GOALS/
MANDATE:
Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
BACKGROUND:
The Central Lane MPO receives funding from the federal government through the Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT) for transportation. These funds consist of Surface Transportation Block Grant – Urban (STBG-U, formerly STP-U), Transportation Alternatives
(TA), and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds.
There will be approximately $16.5 million available for the region over the three year period, after accounting for continued funding of MPO staff time (including $45,000 for City of
Springfield Transportation Planning), and Point2Point program costs. Historically, the City of Springfield has received between 20-30% of the regional funding. The MPO estimates the
following availability of funds for the next three years.
Minimum local match amounts are 10.27% for STBG-U and TA and 20% for CMAQ, except
for special circumstances.
Staff has developed a list of Springfield transportation projects, with a key emphasis on the need
to preserve our existing infrastructure and prioritize timely opportunities. City street operations and preservation funding is low and the city does not have local funds to address needed street
projects.
The projects below listed as “reconstruct” and “preservation” were prioritized based on their
classification as collector and arterial streets, which means they carry higher volume and higher
speed traffic, and they are currently in bad condition. The preservation projects have an
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opportunity to be preserved less expensively now before they further deteriorate and would require a full reconstruction. Mill Street is in need of a full reconstruct since the base layers
under the asphalt top layer are also in bad condition. Roadway reconstruction often costs
between 7 – 10 times the cost of timely surface preservation and is far more disruptive to the travelling public as the street usually needs to be completely closed to through traffic.
The cost estimates shown below are high level planning estimates and will be further refined when preparing the applications.
Draft City of Springfield Project List:
Mill Street (South A to Centennial) Reconstruct - $2,500,000 o This project is identified in the Springfield Transportation System Plan as a Pedestrian-Bike Project (PB-20) to restripe the street with bicycle facilities and
signing. However, the street cannot be restriped with bicycle facilities in a way
that will last until the street is reconstructed due to surface deterioration and maintenance needs. Mill Street is classified as a major collector.
28th Street (Main to Olympic) Preservation - $1,500,000 o 28th Street is classified as a major collector and is in need of overlay
preservation work. Sidewalk infill along this segment is already funded and
could be scheduled to occur at the same time as the preservation work.
14th Street / Mohawk Preservation - $1,800,000
o 14th Street and Mohawk Street are classified as minor arterials and are in need of overlay and preservation work. Project would also include update of all ADA
facilities and medians.
Marcola Road Preservation (19th to County Line) - $2,100,000
o Marcola Road is a major collector and is in need of overlay preservation work.
Marcola Road / 19th Street Intersection Design - $200,000 o Develop intersection design to reconstruct this failing intersection, conduct
public outreach on tradeoffs, and seek Council design approval. Funding to reconstruct the facility would be a priority recommendation for the subsequent funding cycle.
New Franklin Blvd Continued Design (to east of Henderson) - $750,000 o New Franklin Blvd Phase 1 is close to wrapping up construction. 30% design
and NEPA categorical exclusion have been achieved for the remainder of the project, to just east of I-5. This funding would complete another section of the corridor for full design from the existing Phase 1 western project extent to just
east of the Henderson intersection. Completed design for this next section will help to position Springfield for the subsequent step of securing right of way and
construction dollars for the next phase. This is timely since it could enable the
City to extend the existing contract to keep the same design team, which would be more efficient since they are already familiar with the project.
Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan - $250,000 o The City of Springfield Bicycle Plan was last updated in 1998, 20 years ago, and does not encompass pedestrian elements. The Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan would engage the community in design concept development for key corridors, identify missing projects to be eligible for grant funding
opportunities for implementation, develop a comprehensive city-wide bicycle
wayfinding plan, and further develop pedestrian wayfinding. This project will help to further implement policies adopted in 2014 in the Springfield Transportation System Plan and position the City for securing construction
funds to deliver projects that complete the pedestrian and bicycle networks throughout Springfield. Lane County is about to start its Pedestrian and Bicycle
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Plan process, which could present opportunities for some coordinated outreach. The intent would be to program this project in the later years of the funding
cycle, such as 2020 or 2021.
Traffic Signal Controller and Cabinet Modernization - $250,000 - $1,000,000
o Springfield traffic signal control infrastructure is outdated and needs
replacement. This funding would help to modernize some signals throughout Springfield.
Other partners are also considering applying for regional transportation funds that would at least partially if not fully benefit the Springfield community. These project ideas are as follows.
Willamalane
Staff recommends supporting the top two priority projects that Willamalane is considering
applying for, Springfield Open Streets and Moe Mountain Path. For the full list of potential projects Willamalane is potentially considering see ATT2 Regional Brainstorm List of Projects.
City Council expressed support for developing a partnership with Willamalane to establish a Springfield open streets program during work session on January 22, 2018. The intent would be
to provide a limited amount of funding to be able leverage the funds to secure additional funds through other grants, sponsorships, and other revenue sources.
The Moe Mountain Path has been a project the City has been working with Willamalane on for several years that will help fill a key gap in the bicycle and pedestrian network. It is also on the Transportation System Plan adopted project list. Funding project development and construction
of the 1600 linear feet owned by Willamalane from 33rd Street to 37th Place will complete the next segment and position the project completion to be competitive through future funding
cycles.
1. Springfield Open Streets Program* - $45,000 total; $15,000/yr x 3 years 2. Moe Mountain Path Design and Construction (Willamalane Project 4.3b) - $ 600,000
Point2Point/Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Staff is seeking input from City Council on potential Point2Point applications.
Point2Point will definitely be applying for Safe Routes to School Program Funding. Staff
recommends supporting funding for Safe Routes to School continued program funding. However, the funding distribution across the region is currently under discussion among staff.
Safe Routes to School Program Funding - $493,000 over 3 yrs regionally; $63,000
over 3 yrs for Springfield SRTS
o A portion of these regional funds pay for part of the Springfield Public Schools Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator position and program. o Staff is inquiring regarding reasoning for the currently proposed funding
distribution and participating in ongoing discussions about the Springfield share of the funds and will be able to provide more information at the work session.
We do not know if Point2Point will end up applying for the following brainstorm projects. However, staff will try to help answer questions and would like to understand Council’s
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priorities of potential Point2Point applications.
SmartTrips New Resident - $125,000 o This SmartTrips, individualized transportation options marketing program,
would focus on new residents who move to Springfield.
Gateway Revisit Effort - $75,000
o City of Springfield leadership has expressed interest in additional efforts to
increase ridership of the Gateway EmX. This effort would support this.
Safe Routes to Schools Program Assistants and Education Instructors - $ TBD
o Program assistants help to develop volunteer champions in schools to help encourage walking and biking to and from school while emphasizing safety.
The instructors provide pedestrian safety and bicycle safety education classes to
students by integrating it into their classes and standard school day.
Information Kiosks – Stationary Mobility Hub - $20,000
o Provides information about transportation options to community members and visitors.
Bike Fix It Stations - $20,000 o Provide publicly available tools and pump to people riding bikes to do basic bicycle maintenance, including airing up tires to prevent flats. A Fix It station
that includes a bike wash was recently installed at the Thurston Hills Natural Area trailhead by Willamalane.
Please see ATT2 for full regional funding brainstorm list.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Based on the funding available, City of Springfield could
expect to receive $4,100,000 - $5,000,000. Staff recommends the following projects, with the understanding that the funding amounts could be adjusted or a project could potentially drop off the list.
The recommendation includes two key preservation projects that prevent the need to fully
reconstruct 28th Street, 14th Street, and Mohawk Street in the near future, which would be much
more expensive than preservation. The recommendation also maintains momentum on New Franklin Blvd, prepares for intersection reconstruction at Marcola and 19th to address system
maintenance needs and spur economic development in the Marcola Road area, and positions
Springfield to secure construction funds to deliver key pedestrian and bicycle projects to complete walking and biking networks.
1. 28th Street (Main to Olympic) Preservation
2. 14th Street / Mohawk Preservation
3. New Franklin Blvd Continued Design
4. 19th Street / Marcola Road Intersection Design
5. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Staff also recommends supporting funding for Springfield Open Streets and Moe Mountain Path.
TASC Brainstorm List of Potential MPO-funded Projects FFY19 - FFY21
Coburg Street Sweeper TBD
Coburg Willamette / Van Duyn - crossings & sidewalk infill $45,000
Eugene Seismic Bridge Retrofits $2,700,000
Eugene 8th Ave Two-way Conversion $2,000,000
Eugene Downtown SmartTrips $250,000
Eugene TDM Program (2yrs)$200,000
Eugene Prairie Rd / Maxwell Rd Sidewalk Infill $385,000
Eugene N. Delta Hwy Sidepath (north of Green Acres)$1,000,000
Eugene S. Bank Path Rehabilitation & Lighting $1,000,000
$7,535,000
LCOG Ride Report 3-year subscription $200,000
$200,000
Lane County Maxwell Rd and N Park Ave Ped Crossing & SW Infill, TSP #87 $313,000
Lane County Gilham Rd (Ashbury Dr to Mirror Pond Way) Sidewalk, TSP #52a $272,000
Lane County Lake Dr. / N Park Ave Neighborhood Multi-use Path, TSP #93 $125,000
Lane County Grove St. Neighborhood Multi-use Path, TSP #57 $75,000
Lane County Gilham Rd. upgrade (Ayres Rd to Ashbury Dr.), TSP #52b $1,500,000
Lane County Awbrey Lane upgrade (Prairie Rd to Hwy 99W), TSP #12 $1,200,000
Lane County Green Hill Rd (entire length) Preferred Design Solution, TSP #56a $500,000
Lane County Hyacinth St. upgrade (Irvington Dr to Lynnbrook Dr), TSP #89 $700,000
Lane County River Loop #1 upgrade (River Rd to Dalewood St), TSP #121 $1,400,000
Lane County Beaver-Hunsaker Project (partner w/ Eugene?)TBD
Lane County Delta Hwy Overlay $2,000,000
$8,085,000
LTD Frequent Transit Network Program of Improvements $1,500,000
LTD Vehicle Procurement Plan $125,000
LTD Fleet Procurement $1,000,000
LTD Moving Ahead (design / prelim. engineering)$1,000,000
$3,625,000
P2P SRTS Regional Program Support (3yrs)$500,000
P2P SmartTrips New Resident $125,000
P2P Gateway Revisit Effort $75,000
P2P SRTS Program Assistants $60,000
P2P/Coburg Coburg Bike Hub Demonstration Project $40,000
P2P Information Kiosks – Stationary Mobility Hub $20,000
P2P Bike Fix it Stations $20,000
$840,000
Springfield Mill St Reconstruction TBD
Springfield 28th St Overlay TBD
Springfield 14th St / Mohawk Blvd Overlay TBD
Springfield Marcola Rd Overlay TBD
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Springfield Bike Master Plan TBD
Springfield New Franklink Blvd Design TBD
Willamalane Moe Mountain Path (feasibility / design)TBD
Willamalane McKenzie River Connector (feasibility / design)TBD
Willamalane Mill Race / Middle Fork Path Connector TBD
Willamalane Springfield Open Streets TBD
Willamalane EWEB Path ADA Improvements TBD
Willamalane Thurston Hills Path / Weyerhaeuser TBD
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