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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
AGENDA
The MPO Board of the Gaston‐Cleveland‐Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will meet Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Gastonia Police Department Community Room. The Police Department is located at 200 Long Avenue in Gastonia, NC. Dinner will be served at 5:45 PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. The following is the agenda for the meeting: 1. Reading of the Ethics Statement Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every GCLMPO Board member to avoid conflicts of interest. Does any GCLMPO Board member have any known conflict of interest with respect to any matters coming before the GCLMPO Board today? If so, please identify the conflict and refrain from any participation in the particular matter involved. 2. Set Agenda Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair The agenda needs to be set to include adding “New” or “Other Business 3. Determination of Quorum and Good Standing Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair The bylaws for the MPO require a quorum of 50% of voting members. This requires attendance of at least nine (9) of the following members: [ ] City of Belmont [ ] City of Lincolnton [ ] City of Bessemer City [ ] City of Lowell * [ ] Town of Boiling Springs * [ ] City of Mount Holly [ ] City of Cherryville [ ] Town of Ranlo [ ] Town of Cramerton [ ] City of Shelby [ ] Town of Dallas [ ] Town of Stanley [ ] City of Gastonia (1/2) [ ] County of Cleveland [ ] City of Gastonia (2/2) [ ] County of Gaston [ ] City of Kings Mountain [ ] County of Lincoln
*Not in Good Standing (Missed three or more consecutive meetings)
According to the MPO Board Bylaws, the NC Board of Transportation member is the only voting member that does not count towards the quorum. [ ] NC Board of Transportation Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
4. Approval of Minutes Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair Review and adopt the minutes from the regularly scheduled meetings of December 3, 2014 and January 22, 2015. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as Presented. 5. Introduction of Members & Guests Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair All guests shall introduce themselves at this time. 6. Public Comment Presenter: Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chair Any public comment will be presented and addressed at this time. Public comment should be kept to a reasonable period of time. CONSENT AGENDA 7. Administrative Modification 2012‐2020 MTIP Presenter: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner I C‐5508 – Dallas, Dallas‐High Shoals Rd (US 321), Dallas Cherryville Highway to Park Road and East on Park road to Sam Rhyme Court. Construct Sidewalks. Delay construction from FY 14 to FY 15 to allow additional time for planning and design. $237,000. EB‐5114 – Mount Holly, Mount Holly Riverfront Greenway. Delay construction from FY 14 to FY 15 to allow additional time for ROW. $800,000. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Administrative Modifications as Presented. Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
REGULAR AGENDA 8. GCLMPO Public Participation Process Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner The GCLMPO has completed a public comment period for the update of the required Public Participation Process (PPP) for the MPO. Pursuant to Federal Regulations, MPOs are required to develop and approve a public participation process that informs citizens about the MPO urban transportation planning process. The process document is required to have a 45‐day public comment period to solicit input. The public comment period began on January 23rd and lasted until March 8th. The only comments received were from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC). A summary of those comments, in addition to the original comment letter, are included in the agenda backup. The Board will need to address and consider modifications based upon these comments prior to rendering a decision on the PPP document. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve PPP per the consideration of public comment received. 9. Draft 2015‐2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner On December 4, 2014 the NCDOT released the results of SPOT 3.0, which is reflected in the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The MPO is required to update its long‐range transportation plan (called the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)) to include the results of the STIP. The MPO Board chose to table the decision to approve the 2040 MTP project list until the effects of including the Garden Parkway are better understood. The enclosed memorandum details the results of a meeting with the concerned MPO Board members. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as Presented 10. SPOT 4.0 Candidate Project Development Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner The MPO is asking member governments to begin evaluating existing candidate projects in the NCDOT’s database to determine if they should be revised or replaced in order to increase competitiveness in the next STIP development process, called SPOT 4.0. MPO members may also recommend projects that are no longer supported or competitive in the short term be removed from the database. Any new, modified, or deleted projects need to be approved by August 2015. ACTION REQUESTED: For information and feedback only Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
11. FY 2015‐2016 GCLMPO Unified Planning Work Program Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner The MPO is required to approve a work program and budget to identify tasks and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Graham will review the proposed work tasks and budget for the next year, as well as several proposed planning initiatives requesting funding through the MPO including a downtown plan for Lowell. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as Presented 12. Build a Better Boulevard‐ Wilkinson Blvd Presenter: Demetri Baches, Metrocology, Inc. Mr. Baches will present the results of the recently completed Wilkinson Blvd. Study, which made a range of land use and transportation recommendations in and around Belmont, Cramerton, and McAdenville. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as Presented 13. GCLMPO Web‐Based Mapping Resources Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner MPO staff will present web‐based maps of MPO data and suggestions for how MPO members can use them for internal purposes and to disseminate to the public. ACTION REQUESTED: For information and feedback only 14. New Business None 15. Other Business a. NCDOT Update – Division 12 Staff and TPB MPO Coordinator b. 2015 SEI and RED filing reminder c. Transit Systems Ridership 16. Adjournment If you have any additional items or questions regarding this agenda, please call Hank Graham at 704‐854‐6663, Bernie Yacobucci at 704‐854‐6604, Bret Baronak at 704‐866‐6980, or Bjorn Hansen at 704‐854‐6632. You can also e‐mail us at hankg@cityofgastonia.com, berniey@cityofgastonia.com, bretb@cityofgastonia.com, or bjornh@cityofgastonia.com respectively. Page 1 of 6
MEETING MINUTES
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) Board
December 3, 2014
The scheduled Board meeting of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Gastonia Police Department
Community Room, located in the Gastonia Police Department building, 200 Long Avenue in Gastonia,
North Carolina.
Members Present:
Joe Carpenter
Richard Turner
Becky Smith
H. L. Beam
Jill Puett
Ronnie Worley
Dave Kirlin
Todd Pierceall
Howard Shipp
Martin Eaddy
Perry Toomey
Dicky Amaya
Danny Sparrow
Johnny Hutchins
Cecelia Martin
Gaston County, MPO Board (Chair), Commissioner (Vice Chair)
City of Belmont, Council Member
City of Bessemer City, Mayor
Town of Cherryville, Mayor
Town of Cherryville, Council Member
Town of Cramerton, Mayor
City of Gastonia, Council Member
City of Gastonia, Council Member
City of Kings Mountain, Council Member
City of Lincolnton, Council Member
City of Mount Holly, Council Member
City of Shelby, Council Member
Town of Stanley, Mayor Pro-Tem
Cleveland County, Commissioner
Lincoln County, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Hank Graham
Bernie Yacobucci
Bjorn Hansen
Bret Baronak
Vicki Wright
GCLMPO, Principal Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Transportation Planner I
GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Transportation Grant Facilitator
Guests Present:
Brian Wert
Loretta Barren
Andrew Bryant
James Walker
Bob Clay
Dana Bumgardner
Brian DuPont
Monte Monteleone
David Keilson
NCDOT-Transportation Planning Branch, GCLMPO Coordinator
FHWA, Transportation Planner
Lincoln County, Planning Director
Charlotte Citizen (Former Gaston Resident)
NCTA, Board Representative
Member of the NC House of Representatives, District 109
City of Mount Holly, Planner, TCC Chair
Dallas Citizen
NCDOT Division 12, Planning Engineer, TCC Member
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Town of Boiling Springs
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City of Gastonia (2/2)
City of Kings Mountain
City of Lincolnton
City of Lowell
City of Mount Holly
Town of Ranlo
City of Shelby
Town of Stanley
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1. Reading of the Ethics Statement
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Mr. Carpenter stated that in accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every
GCLMPO Board member to avoid conflicts of interest. He asked if any GCLMPO Board member has
a known conflict of interest with respect to any matters coming before the GCLMPO Board today
and if so, please identify the conflict and refrain from any participation in the particular matter
involved.
No conflict of interest was reported.
2. Set Agenda
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Mr. Carpenter asked whether any additions or changes needed to be added to the agenda. Mr.
Graham requested to add a brief discussion to review a few items of the Ethics Training Session that
took place on 12/2/14. Mr. Carpenter stated that this could be discussed after the Agenda is set.
Mr. Worley motioned to accept the Agenda. Mr. Toomey seconded and the motion was
passed unanimously.
3. Determination of Quorum and Good Standing
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Ms. Wright confirmed that the quorum had been met.
4. Approval of Minutes
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Mr. Carpenter stated that it was time to review and adopt the minutes from the special meeting of
August 28, 2014 and asked if anyone had any revisions or changes that needed to be added. With
nor revisions or changes, Mr. Carpenter requested a motion to approve the minutes.
Mr. Toomey made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Beam seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
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5. Introduction of Members & Guests
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Mr. Carpenter asked each guest to introduce themselves at this time.
6. Ethics Training Discussion
Presenter: Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Mr. Graham reviewed the disclosure requirements, deadlines, sanctions, etc. that were covered
during the 12/2/14 training session. He mentioned that all members that were not in compliance,
had been notified. He stated that the sanctions were not a civil penalty, but a financial sanction
($250) for each of the two required forms (SCI & Real Estate Disclosure forms). If it is deemed that
falsified information has been submitted on these forms, this can result in criminal charges. New
forms must be submitted each year. All MPO Board members must submit new forms for 2015 before
the 4/15/15 deadline.
7. Public Comment
Presenter: Joe Carpenter, MPO Board (Chair)
Mr. Carpenter opened the floor for public comments.
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Mr. Monteleone presented the “Importance of the Garden Parkway”. He also mentioned
that the project improvements for the Garden Parkway should not be abandoned.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Administrative Modification
Presenter: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner I
Project C-5505 – Belmont rail trail, Woodlawn Avenue to Belmont Abbey College and downtown.
Convert abandoned NCDOT railroad line to a pedestrian trail. Mr. Yacobucci stated that this project
has been delayed to allow additional time for the City of Belmont to resolve the right-of-way issues
with the Railroad.
Mr. Hutchins motioned to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.
seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Pierceall
REGULAR AGENDA
9. FY 16‐17 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Prioritization Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner Mr. Hansen explained that CMAQ are federal dollars that flowed to states and are then assigned to
transportation planning organizations to be used for projects to improve the air quality (ozone for
the GCLMPO) and congestion. The State has projected for our region to have access to
approximately $2.9 million over two years which we have used as a basis to make recommendations
for the prioritization of regional projects for FY 16-17. The ozone non-attainment area affects two
counties in our region (Lincoln & Gaston) so they are the only counties that are eligible to apply for
these funds. These funds are used for projects that do not add highway capacity. Staff is requesting
that the revised project list and the process we used to prioritize this list be accepted as presented.
Mr. Kirlin motioned to accept prioritization listing and process as presented. Mr. Pierceall
seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
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10. CommunityViz Software for Updating Socioeconomic Data in Regional Travel Demand Model
Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Mr. Graham first opened by introducing the new GCLMPO staff member, Mr. Baronak (Senior
Transportation Planner) and the point of contact for the CONNECT/CommunityViz process.
Mr. Graham then recapped the results of the October 15 workshop on the use of CommunityViz
software and the software’s potential application to improve MPO’s current socioeconomic data
update process for Transportation Analysis Zones (TAZs) in the Regional Travel Demand Model. Cost
to purchase this software, develop the process for implementing in the region, and perform training
is $26,000. He announced since we have already allocated all of the transportation grant funds for
this fiscal year, we will not participate at the cost funding level of this project until July 2015. We will
however, begin to work with them with their planning efforts in January 2015. The MPO staff will
continue to provide updates as the project progresses.
Mr. Amaya motioned to accept the resolution as presented. Mr. Kirlin seconded and the
motion was passed unanimously.
11. FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment
Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Mr. Graham stated that the approved FY 2015 UPWP budget needed to be amended to account
for additional costs ($12,800) related to indirect costs and cost share divided per capita within the
MPO region. The MPO will make this modification to the UPWP in the 3rd quarter.
Mr. Pierceall motioned to accept amendment as presented. Mr. Kirlin seconded and the
motion was passed unanimously.
12. Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Update
Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Baronak presented the specifics of the local bicycle and pedestrian planning grant process. He
reviewed the status and data collection of the pedestrian counters that have been strategically
placed throughout our region. He also discussed the intent to form a MPO bicycle and pedestrian
advisory committee aimed at overseeing and improving non-motorized transportation planning
issues.
Mr. Worley motioned to approve as presented. Mr. Toomey seconded and the motion
was passed unanimously.
13. Resolution Supporting a Transportation Improvement Funding Source Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Baronak stated that at the request of the MPO Chair, the MPO staff researched opportunities for
additional revenue streams to help raise additional funding for the growing transportation needs
within the region. Heavy discussion ensued. The MPO staff request approval of the resolution for
additional revenue sources to be distributed to each GCLMPO County for future implementation
efforts. Some board members requested further clarification and further detailed information before
presenting this to their perspective cities/counties.
Mr. Kirlin motioned to table until the next meeting to allow MPO staff to research and
provide additional detailed information. Mr. Toomey seconded and the motion was
passed unanimously.
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14. Resolution Supporting a Modification of Procedures for Environmental Review and Legal
Challenges Involving Federal Highway Construction
Presenter: Hank Graham, Principal Planner, GCLMPO
Mr. Graham presented the request of the GCLMPO Board Chair to prepare a resolution for
modification to existing process of Environmental Review and procedure for addressing legal
challenges related to the environmental review of federally funded transportation projects. The aim
is to implement procedure revisions that would require environmentally-based legal challenges to
take place earlier in the project development process. This would allow for a projects to be
completed in a more time-efficient manner, and not be subject to delays due to expensive and
unnecessary litigation. Further discussion ensued. A request was made for the TCC/MPO staff to
make a presentation to the MPO Board of the background and current procedure of this process
for clarity and review.
Mr. Amaya motioned to table for further research and discussion at a later date. Mr. Kirlin
seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
15. Other Business
Mr. Graham presented the 2015 MPO Meeting Calendar to be adopted. Due to scheduling conflict,
the December meeting date was changed to 12/2/15. Mr. Hutchins offered to host an MPO meeting
in Cleveland County sometime this year.
Mr. Pierceall motioned to accept the 2015 Meeting Calendar with modification as
presented. Mr. Beam seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
16. Adjournment
There being no other business, Mr. Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Mr. Toomey motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Worley seconded and the motion was
passed unanimously.
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MEETING MINUTES
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) Board
January 22, 2015
The scheduled Board meeting of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
was held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 6:30pm until 8:33pm at the Gastonia Police Department
Community Room, located in the Gastonia Police Department building, 200 Long Avenue in Gastonia,
North Carolina.
Members Present:
Dennis Bailey
Richard Turner
Becky Smith
H. L. Beam
Jill Puett
Rick Coleman
Todd Pierceall
Howard Shipp
Martin Eaddy
Sam Mitchem
Perry Toomey
Linda Rhyne
Danny Sparrow
Johnny Hutchins
Chad Brown
City of Shelby, Council Member, MPO Vice-Chair
City of Belmont, Council Member
City of Bessemer City, Mayor
City of Cherryville, Mayor
City of Cherryville, Council Member
Town of Dallas, Mayor
City of Gastonia, Council Member
City of Kings Mountain, Council Member
City of Lincolnton, Council Member
City of Lowell, Council Member
City of Mount Holly, Council Member
Town of Ranlo, Commissioner
Town of Stanley, Mayor Pro-Tem
Cleveland County, Commissioner
Gaston County, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Hank Graham
Bernie Yacobucci
Bjorn Hansen
Bret Baronak
Vicki Wright
GCLMPO, Principal Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Transportation Planner I
GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Senior Transportation Planner
GCLMPO, Transportation Grant Facilitator
Guests Present:
Brian Wert
Loretta Barren
Dana Bumgardner
Al Greene
Bill McCarter
David Keilson
Brian DuPont
David Scharer
Don Barkley
Conrad Pogorzelski
James Walker
NCDOT, Transportation Planning Branch GCLMPO Coordinator
FHWA, Transportation Planner
Member of the NC House of Representatives, District 109
City of Lowell, City Manager
Cleveland County, Planning Director
NCDOT, Division 12 Transportation Planning Engineer
TCC Chair, City of Mount Holly, City Planner
TCC Vice-Chair, City of Shelby, Planning Director
Gastonia Citizen
Gastonia Citizen
Charlotte Citizen (Former Gaston Resident)
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City of Gastonia (2/2)
City of Kings Mountain
City of Lincolnton
City of Lowell
City of Mount Holly
Town of Ranlo
City of Shelby
Town of Stanley
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1. Reading of the Ethics Statement
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Mr. Bailey read the following statement to the body, “In accordance with the State Government
Ethics Act, it is the duty of every GCLMPO Board member to avoid conflicts of interest. Does any
GCLMPO Board member have any known conflict of interest with respect to any matters coming
before the GCLMPO Board today? If so, please identify the conflict and refrain from any
participation in the particular matter involved.
No conflict of interest was reported.
2. Election of Officers for 2015
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Board bylaws require the election of officers at the first meeting of the calendar year. The bylaws
also require the Chair to have served as a Board member for at least one full year immediately prior
to being elected. The Chair and Vice-Chair are both allowed successive terms until such time as
they vacate their Board-associated position, or until the election of a new chair or vice-chair. ExOfficio members shall not be elected as an officer.
Mr. Bailey suggested a bylaw change to hold all future officer elections in December versus January.
He also stated that Mr. Carpenter had informed Mr. Graham that he was no longer available to
serve as Chair.
Mr. Toomey nominated Mr. Pierceall for Chair and Mr. Coleman seconded this
nomination. Ms. Smith nominated Mr. Turner for Chair and Mr. Brown seconded this
nomination. By a majority vote of 9-4 by show of hands, Mr. Pierceall was voted in as
Chair.
Mr. Pierceall made a motion for Mr. Bailey to continue as Vice-Chair. Mr. Hutchins
seconded. Mr. Beam made a motion for the nominations to be closed. Mr. Hutchins
seconded. Mr. Beam also asked if it was proper to add in his previous motion that Mr.
Bailey be accepted by acclamation. These motions were passed unanimously.
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3. Set Agenda
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Mr. Bailey stated that the minutes from the 12/3/14 meeting were not included due to bereavement
within the staff and that it would be submitted at the next meeting. A request was made that staff
distribute the Agenda packages earlier so that members would have adequate amount of time to
review items and prepare for the meetings. Mr. Graham agreed to expedite the availability of future
agendas for board members as early as possible, barring the culmination and deadlines of items
that are not within the confines and control of staff.
Mr. Toomey motioned to remove the approval of the minutes from the Agenda, as the
minutes were not yet available for review. Mr. Pierceall seconded the motion and the
motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Pierceall motioned to accept the Agenda with this
revision. Mr. Brown seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
4. Determination of Quorum and Good Standing
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Ms. Wright confirmed that the quorum had been met.
5. Approval of Minutes
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Minutes were removed per Item 3.
6. Introduction of Members & Guests
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Mr. Bailey asked each attendee to introduce themselves at this time.
7. Public Comment
Presenter: Dennis Bailey, MPO Board Vice-Chair
Mr. Bailey stated that public comments will be presented and addressed at this time. He also
instructed speakers not to extend their comments beyond a three minute timeframe.
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Mr. Pogorzelski suggested that a better emergency response plan be put in place to clear
accidents from I-85 in a quicker more efficient manner.
Mr. Barkley questioned if greenway projects have now been put ahead of highway projects.
Mr. Bumgardner also recommended that we implement a plan to clear accidents on I-85
quicker than the 3-hour period it took to clear the most recent accident.
Consent Agenda
8. Administrative Modifications
Presenter: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner I
Mr. Yacobucci explained that the current project STIP Administrative Modifications were being
added to the STIP in an effort to complete the projects ahead of schedule. All the added projects
are currently in the planning and environmental phases.
Mr. Pierceall motioned to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.
seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Hutchins
Regular Agenda
9. GCLMPO Public Participation Process
Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Baronak stated that staff had completed a draft update of the required Public Participation
Process (PPP) for the MPO. Pursuant to Federal Regulations, MPOs are required to develop and
approve a public participation process that informs citizens about the MPO Urban Transportation
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Planning process. The public meetings for the public to view and comment on this document will
take place in each of our three counties on February 18, 2015. The process document is required to
have a 45-day public comment period to solicit input. The public comment period would begin
January 23rd and last until March 8th. Mr. Pierceall requested for staff to add a cover page to this
document that lists both contact and website information.
Mr. Sparrow motioned to release the Public Participation Process document for a 45-day
public comment period. Mr. Toomey seconded the motion and the motion was passed
unanimously.
10. Draft 2015-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Hansen stated that the NCDOT released the results of SPOT 3.0 on December 4, 2014, which is
reflected in the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This document includes
all projects expected to be funded through FY 2025, including bridge replacement and road
maintenance projects. The GCLMPO participated in this process through the solicitation and
prioritization of capital improvement transportation projects across all modes, which were submitted
to the NCDOT in August 2014.
Mr. Hansen presented a summary of the STIP including how projects fared, MTP implications, and
next steps in the STIP approval process. Mr. Hansen stated that the Shelby Bypass and the Garden
Parkway compete independent of each other and neither scored well enough to get statewide
funding. The Garden Parkway is very expensive and can only be funded at the statewide tier, while
the Shelby Bypass is expected to be funded only at the Regional Tier. Mr. Wert further clarified that
the MPO does not assign local points at the statewide tier, but do assign points at the regional and
divisional tiers. Staff requested that the Board approve the MTP fiscally-constrained project list. If
revisions are needed, then the list could be reviewed and approved in March.
Mr. Hutchins motioned to table this item until the following March meeting to give the
Board members more time to further study the specifics of each project in order to make
more informed recommendations. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion and the motion
was passed unanimously.
11. Additional Transportation Revenue Source – County Sales Tax Option
Presenter: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Hansen presented an overview of how sales taxes can be used in North and South Carolina to
pay for transportation projects. He listed the similarities and differences between North and South
Carolina regulations and how it can be managed to establish additional revenue streams for local
transportation projects within each county. This item was initially presented at the December MPO
Board meeting as a request for MPO counties to consider placing a sales tax on their respective
ballots to help pay for transportation projects. Mr. Bailey read a letter submitted by Mr. Hutchins
from Mr. Falls, (Chair) Cleveland County Board of Commissioners opposing such a sales tax. Further
discussion/debate ensued.
Mr. Pierceall motioned to approve the resolution as presented. Mr. Turner seconded the
motion. Due to a split vote of 6-6 by a show of hands, the motion failed.
12. Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Update
Presenter: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner
Mr. Baronak presented an update of bicycle and pedestrian related activities. He mainly focused
on progress made on the creation of a bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee for the MPO.
Mr. Baronak stated that he met with select members from the TCC to layout the specifics of this
committee including: membership composition, meeting schedule, anticipated activities, bylaws,
etc. As this item was for information and discussion only, no further action was required at this time.
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13. Atlanta-Charlotte Corridor – Passenger Rail Investment Plan
Presenter: Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner
Mr. Yacobucci presented an update on the study, which is being led by the Federal Railroad
Administration and Georgia DOT. This study is an extension of the high speed corridor from Charlotte
to Washington DC. The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility of improving intercity travel
between Atlanta and Charlotte by expanding the region’s transportation capacity through high
speed passenger rail. The latest update of the study includes an alternatives analysis and report for
preferred corridors between the two cities. The three identified corridors each include Gaston
County.
Mr. Yacobucci reviewed the upcoming plans and schedule and informed that the draft for a Tier 1
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be completed by Spring 2015. Mr. Wert added that
the EIS is tiered and that the final EIS for Tier 1 should be completed in December 2016. As this item
was for information and discussion only, no further action was required at this time.
14. 2015 MPO Calendar
Presenter: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Mr. Graham presented the final 2015 calendar. The MPO Board approved the calendar at the
December 2014 meeting. The calendar lists: Committee and Board meeting schedules, Holidays,
and MPO Staff contact information. The MPO Board previously approved the calendar at the
December 2014 meeting.
Mr. Graham reminded the Board that when the MPO expanded to the three counties (Gaston,
Cleveland, and Lincoln), it was agreed that we would rotate the meeting location from time to time.
He added that all of the MPO meetings have been held in Gastonia except one which was hosted
by Cherryville. At that particular meeting, we did not have enough members to meet quorum. He
then proposed that Cleveland County host the next MPO meeting on March 26 and stated that the
MPO staff would facilitate the logistics. Mr. Turner reminded all that we must meet quorum at the
next meeting in order to deliberate and finalize the MTP revisions to meet the STIP deadline and
suggested that we have the next meeting here in Gastonia. All agreed that the next meeting should
be held in Gastonia and that Cleveland County could host a future meeting. As this item was for
information and discussion only, no further action was required at this time.
15. New Business
No new business.
16. Other Business
Mr. Graham stated that all current board members were deemed “in compliance” by the State
Ethics Commission by submitting the required forms before the deadline expired. If there are no
significant changes in property ownership, all currently compliant members must also complete and
submit the short form to the State Ethics Commission before April 15, 2015. All newly appointed
members must complete and submit the long form to the State Ethics Commission before the April
15, 2015.
Mr. Keilson presented the NCDOT status update of statewide projects in process in our region. The
I-85 weigh station relocation project from the Catawba River to western Gaston County is about 2.5
years from completion. Due to a question that was posed, he further confirmed that the current
weigh station would be decommissioned.
Mr. Turner stated that the cities of Belmont, Cramerton, and McAdenville had received the final
presentation of the “Build a Better Boulevard” Corridor Study of Wilkinson Boulevard between the
Catawba and South Fork Rivers. He also added that the study offered very interesting proposals
and solutions for improvements. He further informed that the presentation was posted at
www.buildabetterboulevard.com on Sunday 1/18/15 and invited everyone that had an interest to visit the
website. Mr. Graham mentioned that he may invite Mr. Demetri Baches, of Metrocology, Inc. to
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present this material to the MPO. Mr. Wert suggested that this presentation also be made to the
TCC.
Mr. Bailey announced that he had just located an email that he had received just before this
meeting from Representative Hastings and is a forward from Mr. Walker. Since he did not get this is
earlier in tonight’s discussion, he decided to postpone any discussion of this matter until the next
meeting in March.
17. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33pm.
Mr. Beam motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Toomey seconded and the motion was
passed unanimously.
Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Agenda Item #7 To: From: Date: Subject: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons Bernie Yacobucci, Transportation Planner I March 26, 2015 Administrative Modifications to the 2012‐2020 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) BACKGROUND: The NCDOT has asked for the following changes to be made to the MTIP for the GCLMPO. C‐5508 – Dallas, Dallas‐High Shoals Rd (US 321), Dallas Cherryville Highway to Park Road and East on Park road to Sam Rhyme Court. Construct Sidewalks. Delay construction from FY 14 to FY 15 to allow additional time for planning and design. $237,000. EB‐5114 – Mount Holly, Mount Holly Riverfront Greenway. Delay construction from FY 14 to FY 15 to allow additional time for ROW. $800,000. TCC ACTION: Approved as Presented. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve as Presented to modify 2012‐2020 GCLMPO MTIP. ATTACHMENTS: STIP Pages. Page left blank intentionally.
ITEM N
(HANDOUT)
REVISIONS TO THE 2012-2020 STIP
HIGHWAY PROGRAM
STIP MODIFICATIONS
DIVISION 12
C-5508
GASTON
PROJ.CATEGORY
EXEMPT
- GASTON CLEVELAND LINCOLN URBAN
AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
DALLAS, DALLAS-HIGH SHOALS ROAD (OLD US 321),
DALLAS CHERRYVILLE HIGHWAY TO PARK ROAD AND
EAST ON PARK ROAD TO SAM RHYME COURT.
CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS.
DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 14 TO FY 15 TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR PLANNING AND
DESIGN.
CONSTRUCTION
FY 2015 FY 2015 -
$190,000 (CMAQ)
$47,000 (L)
$237,000
EB-5114
GASTON
PROJ.CATEGORY
TRANSITION
- GASTON CLEVELAND LINCOLN URBAN
AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
MOUNT HOLLY, MOUNT HOLLY RIVERFRONT
GREENWAY.
DELAY CONSTRUCTION FROM FY 14 TO FY 15 TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR RIGHT OF WAY.
CONSTRUCTION
FY 2015 FY 2015 -
$640,000 (STPEB)
$160,000 (S(M))
$800,000
* INDICATES FEDERAL AMENDMENT
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
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Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS Agenda Item #8 To: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons From: Bret Baronak, Senior Transportation Planner Date: March 26, 2015 Subject: GCLMPO Public Participation Process BACKGROUND: The GCLMPO has completed a draft of the required Public Participation Process document (PPP). Pursuant to Federal Regulations, MPO’s are required to develop and approve a public participation process that informs citizens about the various MPO urban transportation planning processes. The document is required to have a 45‐day public comment period to solicit input. The public comment period began January 23rd and lasted until March 8th. The MPO Board must address all comments received before approving the document. MPO staff held required public meetings as part of the comment period. They were held on February 18 in Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln Counties from 4‐6 PM. A total of four (4) persons attended the meetings to review the Plan and had no comments to submit. Over the course of the 45‐day period, the GCLMPO received one set of written comments. The comments were provided by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) in a letter dated March 6th, 2015 (Attached). The comments will need to be addressed before the Board renders a decision on approval of the PPP document. The following is a summary of the modifications requested to the PPP. The SELC generally commends the GCLMPO for its efforts to develop an improved and further‐
reaching Public Participation document that will encourage participation by a wide range of stakeholders in the transportation planning process. Specific modification requests include: 1. Continue to review and update stakeholder list to ensure that the list reaches the widest array of interested parties. 2. Recommend that a provision be included in the PPP stating that NO final action may occur on a transportation matter requiring a public comment period until seven (7) days after all comment is received. Additionally, include a provision requiring MPO staff to convey all public comment to the Transportation Technical Committee (TCC) and MPO Board before seeking a final action. These provisions would ensure that appropriate time is given to review and consider the comments. Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
3. Recommend expanding the response to public comment provision by placing the public comment/MPO response on the GCLMPO website. 4. SELC disagrees with the GCLMPO provision that limits public input from groups to five (5) minutes. They strongly suggest increasing this time as they believe five (5) minutes is not consistent with encouraging and welcoming public input at meetings. 5. Suggest providing more detail on activities aimed at ensuring the inclusion of traditionally underserved populations. Such activities include meeting individually with community leaders and organization serving these populations to build relationships and create strategies that work to best serve and encourage participation. 6. Suggest MPO staff create a publically‐available annual performance report that documents the effectiveness of public participation activities. This will allow GCLMPO to evaluate and make any changes necessary to improve public participation. SELC comments are duly noted and based upon the review of the comments, MPO staff is recommending language be added to the PPP that reflects comment #2. These provisions will ensure that an appropriate amount of time is allotted for consideration of public comment before a recommendation is made by the Transportation Technical Committee (TCC) to the MPO Board for a final decision. The following language will be included in the PPP document under the section entitled “Public Notice and Comment Periods”: “All public comment provided to the MPO will be reviewed by MPO staff and conveyed to the Technical Coordinating Committee and MPO Board for consideration. A minimum of seven (7) days will be allotted between the close of the public comment period and the TCC meeting in which a recommendation will be made to the MPO Board regarding consideration of the public comment.” TCC ACTION: Recommended approval of the draft PPP as presented, absent of SELC comments, which were not received in time for TCC consideration. Staff recommends the inclusion of comments as described in the aforementioned. ACTION REQUESTED: GCLMPO Board approve the Public Participation Process document with recommended changes. ATTACHMENTS: SELC comment letter and Draft PPP document PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
FOR THE
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Prepared for:
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
Board and
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)
Prepared by:
GASTONIA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/GCLMPO
STAFF
Approved
November 27, 2012
Draft
January 22, 2015
Amended
March 26, 2015
The preparation of this document was funded by grants from the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA)
Table of Contents
Study Area Profile and the Planning Process .............................................
MPO Contact List .........................................................................................
Public Notice and Comment Periods ...........................................................
MPO Activities Warranting Public Input and Comment ...........................
Transportation Improvement Program ..................................................
Unified Planning Work Program ............................................................
Comprehensive Transportation Plan ......................................................
Metropolitan Transportation Plan ..........................................................
Strategies to Solicit Public Participation ....................................................
Monitoring and Evaluation ..........................................................................
Summary .......................................................................................................
Attachment 1: Federal Definitions according to 23 CFR 450.114..............
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR THE
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN MPO AREA
Study Area Profile and the Planning Process
Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties are within the Piedmont crescent of North Carolina and
are part of the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area. The
region is a mix of rural, suburban, and urban development and character with a sprawling urban
core that includes over one-third of the persons living in the three counties. One of the unique
features of this urban area is the number of incorporated municipalities. Including Gastonia,
which is the largest city, there are 18 municipalities participating in the governance of the
GCLMPO.
The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Section 450.316 guides the development of
public participation plans for transportation planning process. The United States Department of
Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) require:
"...each urbanized area, as a condition to the receipt of Federal capital or operating
assistance, have a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation
planning process that results in plans and programs consistent with the
comprehensive planned development of the urbanized area"
These federal regulations require a single agency be responsible for the implementation of the
urban transportation planning process in each urbanized area. This agency is designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the study area. In the Gaston Urbanized Area,
this function is filled by the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
Board and is advised by the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC). The Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) states voting members are elected officials appointed by their respective
board or council to serve as each jurisdictions representative. The TCC are members of the
individual member governments and NCDOT staff that review the technical aspects of all
transportation planning including roads, greenways, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian planning.
The TAC ensures that a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3C) planning process exists
in the study area. The Federal Register states that: "The urban transportation planning process
shall include the development of a transportation plan consisting of a transportation systems
element for each mode out to twenty years. The transportation plan shall be reviewed four years
or earlier if needed to confirm its validity and its consistency with current transportation and land
use conditions."
For the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO area, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
has led the development of Thoroughfare Plans, now known as Comprehensive Transportation
Plans (CTPs). However, the Gastonia Transportation Planning Division staff leads the
development of Metropolitan Transportation Plans, project prioritizations for Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) development, and a range of smaller transportation plans and
programs. This work frequently involves travel demand model development, which can take
months to calibrate. These models are used to evaluate the various alternatives proposed during
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the planning process. The local planners and MPO staff provide demographic information and
alternatives needed for the modeling. Much of this work is performed in coordination with the
City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT), who has been responsible for managing
the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model (MRM) since its inception. The decision to have
one agency, CDOT, to perform this work is to better provide the uniform and consistent data
collection and output necessary for regional compliance for plan development and conformity
determination reports for demonstrating progress in addressing Ozone non-attainment as
established by US Environmental Protection Agency.
Public Contact List
The MPO will maintain a distribution list of all Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and
Board members, their alternates, and non-voting members stipulated in the MPO’s MOU and
bylaws, who shall be apprised of all upcoming meetings and opportunities for comment on MPO
plans and related documents. These TCC and Board rosters will include representatives of local
governments as well as the NCDOT, FHWA, FTA, and other local transportation agencies, such
as transit, airports, and non-motorized modes.
The MPO will maintain an e-mail and mailing list of any interested person or organization who
wishes to be made aware of all upcoming meetings, projects and opportunities for comment. The
MPO will make specific attempts to include representatives of the following groups:
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Freight and Economic Development: Freight shippers, providers of freight transportation
services, and economic development professionals
Environmental: Federal, state, and local environmental protection organizations and
advocates
Land use: Land use planners/agencies not members of the TCC
Aviation: Area airport representatives
Non-automotive Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian advocates, planners, and users
Public Transportation: Public transportation, representatives of disabled persons,
representatives of users of public transportation, governmental and non-profit providers
of non-emergency medical transportation.
Elderly, disabled, minority, limited English proficiency (LEP) populations; advocacy
groups, etc.
Public Notice and Comment Periods
The MPO will provide adequate notice of upcoming meetings, as well as duration to public input
and comment periods, in order to allow affected parties to review materials and submit
comments. The public and interested parties will be notified under “Strategies to Solicit Public
Input.”
The MPO will provide a minimum of seven (7) days notice for all upcoming public meetings,
and all public comment periods will be 30 days, unless otherwise noted in this Public
Participation Process. All public comment provided to the MPO will be reviewed by the MPO
staff and conveyed to the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and MPO Board for
consideration. A minimum of seven (7) days will be allotted between the close of the public
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comment period and the TCC meeting in which a recommendation will be made to the MPO
Board regarding consideration of the public comments.
All comments, along with MPO responses, will be submitted to the TCC and Board for review
and consideration. A written response to all public comments will be made within 30 days after
the TCC and MPO Board have reviewed the comments.
MPO PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ACTIVITIES
The following processes, include but are not limited to projects, project lists, programs, plans,
and policy updates or development necessitating public comment or input are as follows:
1. Public Input Solicitation
The MPO will solicit public input at the beginning of the Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) development cycle to update the MPO’s candidate project list as well as the
project ranking process for submittal to the NCDOT for consideration in developing the
Statewide TIP (STIP).
The MPO will solicit public input when adopting modifications to the local Metropolitan TIP
(MTIP) periodically when a formal amendment is required. Public input will not be solicited
for administrative modifications to the MTIP.
2. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Development: Once a draft UPWP has been
reviewed by the MPO Board, the MPO will solicit public comment on the draft UPWP,
which directs MPO staff on work tasks for the upcoming fiscal year.
3. Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Development: The MPO may choose to
identify a steering committee comprised of members of the public as well as the TCC and
MPO Board to oversee a significant update of a CTP. This update may involve periodic
public input meetings to help guide the committee’s work. Once the steering committee,
TCC and MPO Board have reviewed the draft Plan or changes MPO staff will solicit public
input on the draft or amended document.
4. Public Involvement Process for Plan Adoptions
The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO involved the public throughout the MTP development
process after the expansion of the MPO (portion of Gaston County only) to three full
counties (Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln). At that point the Technical Coordinating
Committee (TCC) and Board were expanded to include aviation, public transportation,
chambers of commerce, and economic development representatives from the municipalities
and counties from throughout the three counties. These representatives, in addition to the
traditional planning and engineering representatives on the TCC, and elected officials on the
Board, formed the backbone of outreach efforts to the community. All TCC and Board
meetings are open to the public, include a public comment period, and press releases are sent
to local area newspapers. The handouts and public comment forms are translated into
Spanish and or Braille as requested.
Public Input at MPO Meetings
Public input or other participation is encouraged and welcomed at both the TCC and MPO
Board meetings and will be limited to three (3) minutes per person or five minutes per group.
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2040 MTP Project Identification Input Process Meetings
A description of the project ranking process can be found in Chapter 11 of the GCLMPO
Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Air Quality Conformity and Draft Plan Comment Meetings
MPO staff will release draft MTP and supporting conformity documents for 30-day public
comment periods. The two documents will be presented to the public at a series of public
workshops in Shelby, Lincolnton, and Gastonia, held on consecutive dates. Verbal written
and email comments will be received and presented to the TCC and MPO Board for
consideration. The TCC and MPO Boards recommended and approved the MTP and
corresponding conformity report at their first meeting following a 30 day comment period.
Involving Traditionally Underserved Populations
Presidential Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in
Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, directs federal agencies to identify and
address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their
programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. Presidential
Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency, requires federal agencies to improve access to federally conducted and assisted
programs and activities for persons who, as a result of national origin, are limited in their
English proficiency. Both Executive Orders are based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin, by
government agencies that receive federal funding. The number of U.S. residents for whom
English is a second language is increasing, and minority and low-income populations
frequently have limited English proficiency and/or literacy.
To respond to the ever-changing demographics of our population we must use a range of
methods to reach all populations. The end goal is to involve minority, low-income, and
limited English proficiency populations in the transportation decision-making process. To
accomplish this we must solicit adequate, effective, and meaningful participation by
understanding unique needs, cultural perspectives, and financial limitations of different
socioeconomic groups. These include, but are not limited to, the groups outlined below.
Blacks – a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Hispanics – a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South
American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
Asian Americans – a person having origins in any of the original peoples of
the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands.
American Indians and Alaskan Natives – a person having origins in any of the
original people of North America and who maintains cultural identification
through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
Low-income – a person whose household income (or in the case of a
community or group, whose median household income) is at or below the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines.
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The MPO attempts to increase participation of these groups by translating public input
documents into Spanish, holding public input meetings outside traditional meeting places,
and by holding multiple meetings.
Formal/Major Amendments are required when changes cause the addition or deletion
of a transportation project for a CTP, MTIP, or STIP, changes in project cost beyond a
predetermined threshold and may affect fiscal constraint, changes that shift project phase
initiation dates into or out of the 4-year TIP time window, changes in funding sources
involving non-traditional funding sources (including GARVEE bonds and public/private
partnerships), or major change in design concept or scope. An example of a “major” scope
change might be changing the project termini or number of through travel lanes or
significantly altering the proposed transit coverage area, and costs increases in public
transportation projects that exceed either $1 million or 25% of the original project cost.
Formal Amendment Examples:
 Change in project cost beyond a predetermined threshold; increases in highway projects
that exceed both $2 million and 25% of the original cost and may affect fiscal constraint
and changes (increases or decreases) in transit projects that exceed either $1 million or
25% of the original project cost;
 Any addition or deletion of a federally funded project to the first 4 years of the Program;
 Addition or deletion of any regionally significant project into the first 4 years of the
Program;
 Change in project design or scope that significantly changes; the termini or project type,
purpose, or number of through lanes on a non-exempt (for transportation purposes)
project;
 Any addition, deletion or significant modification of non-traditional funding source to a
project (traditional sources of revenue include federal, state, or local government tax
revenues. Non-traditional sources include state bonding and/or private participation);
 Project schedule shifts that move ROW, major capital acquisitions, or construction
authorization dates either into or out of the 4 year STIP time window;
 Project schedule shifts in years 1 through 4 that move project completion dates across
Horizon Years as determined by the local Metropolitan Transportation plan;
 Project schedule shifts to incorporate the project from an out-year into the current (fouryear) TIP.
Note: Amendments require documentation of a 30-day public review and comment
opportunity, and a public meeting. Also, the amendment may require re-demonstration of
fiscal constraint and local transportation conformity determination. Fiscal constraint may be
shown by either the project cost impact being less than 5% of the expected annual budget or
by showing other project cost reductions and/or revenue increases within the affected fiscal
year(s). The public would be encouraged to comment on these proposed changes in
accordance with “Strategies to Solicit Public Input” found later in this document.
Minor and Administrative Amendments
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1. If the amendment is minor then the MPO may work with representatives of the affected
community or communities to develop recommended changes. At that point the MPO
would only advertise before considering approving changes to the CTP.
2. For minor updates to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan: That does not include a
change to the horizon year nor significant changes to thoroughfare cross-sections or
alignments - the MPO will accept public comments at the MPO Board meeting, and post
all materials to the MPO web site. Any comments received through this process will be
addressed and incorporated into the plan as appropriate.
3. Other plans and programs: The TCC and Board will guide the MPO staff on public input
strategies for other plan processes, such as local pedestrian, corridor, or public
transportation plans. In all cases accommodations will be made for ADA accessibility
and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations.
Administrative Modifications can be made to previously included projects when change in
project costs are below the predetermined thresholds, movement of project phase initiation dates
are within the 4 year TIP time window, change to project scope or description do not
significantly diminish the ability to achieve the original project intent, and change in traditional
funding sources occur such as local improvement bonds.
Administrative modification is a streamlining process recommended by the
FHWA/FTA/NCDOT through the Joint STIP Review of December 2011. Administrative
modifications do not require documentation of public review or comment, re-demonstration of
fiscal constraint, or a transportation conformity determination.
Examples of Administrative Modifications:
 Any change to projects in years 5 or later of the STIP;
 Minor change to project descriptions, scopes, sponsor funding;
 Minor cost increases in highway projects that do not exceed both $2 million and 25% of
the original project cost;
 Minor cost change (increase or decrease) in transit projects that do not exceed either $1
million or 25% of the original project cost;
 Schedule changes that move project authorization dates within the first 4 year STIP time
window and do not affect local air quality conformity findings;
 Funding source changes between traditional funding sources (i.e. substituting available
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for FTA Section 5307 formula transit
funds);
 Projects approved for Emergency Relief funds do not generally have to be included in the
STIP, so any changes made for emergency projects may be considered minor
modifications.
State funded projects are amended when the fiscal year changes or when there is a significant
change in the project description. Unless the project is determined to be regionally significant for
transportation conformity purposes, these amendments are approved solely by the State Board of
Transportation. Local approval of these changes is desired but not legally required. The
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GCLMPO may treat these as Administrative modifications if the Board so chooses. If a change
to a state funded project that is regionally significant, this requires a new transportation
conformity determination, this determination must be made before the amendment can be
processed. The state public notification process will be the same for state funded projects as it is
for federal-aid projects.
Public Participation Processes
The GCLMPO commits to the following strategies, as appropriate for the program, for effective
public participation in transportation planning in its study area.
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Newspapers: The GCLMPO will run press releases, legal ads, or articles in the
newspapers of record in each of the three counties. These press releases or legal ads will
be run at least seven (7) days in advance of any public meeting.
Posting of Public Meetings: the GCLMPO will distribute press releases for prominent
posting at area Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) facilities and county-level department
of public health offices in addition to traditional outlets such as municipal offices with
populations greater than 3,000 persons as of the 2010 Census.
Information Cards: the GCLMPO will distribute information cards at public meetings
to help determine if we are reaching a broad range of citizens, race, income, location,
how they heard about meetings or public comment periods, etc.
Internet: The GCLMPO will maintain a Section 508/ Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)-compliant web site. All programs and projects developed by the MPO will be
posted to the website. Hotlinks to the NCDOT, local governments and other relevant
transportation related programs or projects will be included on the website or a linked
thereto. The website will include announcements of upcoming meetings and
opportunities for public input. This public participation plan will be included on the
website.
Meeting Locations:
a. The GCLMPO will attempt to hold public comment and input meetings and
utilize bulletin boards in public and/or government buildings (City Halls, County
Health Clinics, Public Libraries, etc.), newsletters and other media forms for
information dissemination will attempt to notify Title VI population groups of
meetings and at county public health department offices, Division of Motor
Vehicles facilities, and community centers when possible.
b. MPO meetings: At the Gastonia Police Department; 200 Long Avenue; Gastonia,
NC. If changes need to be made to the location the public will be notified at least
seven-days in advance.
c. TCC meetings: Gaston County Administration Building; Room 3A; 128 West
Main Avenue; Gastonia, NC.
d. Program and Sub-Committee meetings: These meetings will be held in nontraditional government locations that will be determined during the programs
development, but in each of the counties involved.
e. To the extent possible, GCLMPO meetings will be held in ADA-accessible
locations along scheduled public transportation routes.
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Meeting Format: the MPO will employ visualization techniques to describe
metropolitan transportation plans, TIPs, and other related documents. This will typically
mean displaying information as maps, graphs, tables, and charts in addition to written
documents. MPO staff will present information verbally as well as through printed
materials.
Meeting Times for TCC and MPO Board Meetings: Regular meetings for both GCLMPO
boards will be held bi-monthly beginning in January and in each odd-numbered month of the
year, unless otherwise determined by the board. . The MPO Board will typically meet at
6:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. The TCC will meet regularly at 10:00 am on
the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months of the year
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Board Meeting Agenda Packets - The agenda will be electronically transmitted and
posted on the MPO webpage at least seven (7) days in advance of any board meetings. If
any person or organization wishes to receive a hard copy they can request by contacting
GCLMPO staff in advance of the meeting.
Meeting Times for Public Participation Meetings: MPO staff will work to schedule
meetings at times convenient to the general public, with both day and evening meetings
scheduled when possible.
Coordination with the NCDOT and Other Agencies: The GCLMPO will coordinate
with the NCDOT and other related agencies whenever possible in order to maximize the
effectiveness of concurrent public outreach and public comment events and processes.
Translation: The GCLMPO will provide translation of any requested documents into
another language within a reasonable period of time.
Environmental Justice (EJ): The MPO will distribute announcements of upcoming
meetings and opportunities for public input to persons or organizations identified in the
Public Contact List portion of this document.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Updates
GCLMPO staff will evaluate the effectiveness of this public participation plan (PPP) two years
after the date of adoption to determine if the plan’s objectives are being met, or if modifications
are necessary. The results of this evaluation will be presented to the TCC and Board for their
feedback, recommendation, and adoption of a modified PPP, if necessary.
While this PPP does not list specific performance criteria we will track the number of attendees
at public comment meetings, tracking the frequency of and geographic location of public
meetings and tracking visitor trends on the MPO web site, the number of comments received
from all the public, information cards designed to inform us of how they heard about the
meetings, or the public comment period, and any personal information provided.
Any recommended updates to this plan shall be available to the public for 45 calendar days
before the revised document is adopted by the MPO. Copies of the updated public participation
plan shall be distributed based on this policy and a copy provided to the NCDOT, FHWA, and
FTA for their records as well as posted on the MPO’s web site.
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #9 To: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons From: Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner Date: March 26, 2015 Subject: Draft 15‐25 MTIP and Draft 2040 MTP Project List by Horizon Year On December 4, 2014 the NCDOT released the results of SPOT 3.0, which is reflected in the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the MPO’s subset, called the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). This document includes all projects expected to be funded through FY 2025, including bridge replacement and road maintenance projects. The GCLMPO participated in this process through the solicitation and prioritization of capital improvement transportation projects across all modes, which were submitted to the NCDOT in August 2014. At its January meeting, the TCC recommended the attached revised long range plan list (the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)) that included the results of the SPOT process. This process resulted in fewer projects being funded than previously assumed fiscally‐feasible. At its January meeting, the MPO Board chose to table the requested action based on concerns over whether including the Garden Parkway in the MTP would result in competition with other area projects for scarce resources. In order to discuss the issue further and address concerns, MPO staff organized a meeting on February 13, 2015 at the Cleveland County Administrative Building in Shelby. The following people attended the meeting either in person or via teleconference. MPO staff: Hank Graham and Bjorn Hansen NCDOT Division 12 staff: Reuben Chandler and David Keilson NCDOT TIP Unit: Van Argabright NCDOT SPOT Office: David Wasserman NCDOT TPB: Jamal Alavi and Brian Wert Federal Highway Administration: Loretta Barren Cleveland County: Johnny Hutchins and Bill McCarter NC House of Representatives: John Torbett, Dana Bumgardner, Kelly Hastings NC Senate: Warren Daniel (represented by Andy Perrigo, Legislative Assistant) Concerned citizen: James Walker As a result of the meeting, Mr. Hutchins supports approving the revised 2040 MTP project list previously presented to the MPO Board that includes the first phase of the Garden Parkway from Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
I‐485 in Mecklenburg County to NC 279 in Gaston County in the 2031‐2040 horizon. This support is contingent upon the MPO committing to removing all phases of the Garden Parkway from the SPOT 4.0 project database this summer, with the intention of resubmitting the phases in future iterations of the STIP development process. RESULTS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2015 MEETING There were two requests made to follow up on this discussion. The assignments to MPO staff were as follows: 1. Develop two sets of motion text for the MPO board to consider at its March meeting based on its decision to either include the Catawba River crossing phase of the Garden Parkway in the 2031‐2040 horizon of the MTP or to not include it at all in the MTP. The text for including it in the MTP will state that the MPO supports the project but due to fiscal constraint cannot identify funding for the project before 2030. The text for not including it in the MTP will state that the MPO does not support the project and understands this decision will likely result in the FHWA asking the NCDOT to pay back more than $22 million spent to date on design and environmental work related to the project, as the project will no longer be considered to have local support and will cease to be a viable project. The suggested text is as follows: a. If including the Catawba River crossing phase of the Garden Parkway in MTP: “I make the motion to approve the revised 2015‐2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan project list.” This motion acknowledges that the Garden Parkway is a supported project by this MPO in the long‐term, but should be considered for removal from the SPOT 4.0 database for ranking in the near‐term. b. If removing Garden Parkway from MTP: “I make the motion to remove the Garden Parkway from the revised 2015‐2050 Metropolitan Transportation project list and approve the list as amended.” The MPO acknowledges a lack of support for the project and understands this action may result in the FHWA asking the NCDOT to pay back all funds spent to date on design and environmental work on the project if they conclude the project is no longer viable. 2. Develop a memorandum to Mr. Hutchins listing the SPOT 4.0 steps and decision points for the MPO Board to consider removing projects, including the Garden Parkway, from the SPOT 4.0 project database. The memorandum is attached. NEXT STEPS: The MPO has to complete several activities to help adopt this STIP in 2015. 1. The MPO shall update the project list in its 2040 MTP (formerly the long‐range transportation plan) to reflect the projects scheduled for the next ten years, as well as funding assumptions for future projects from 2026‐2040. This project list and revised horizon is required to be submitted to the Metrolina Model custodian for air quality Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
analysis by March. The MPO will perform public comment on the plan update as a part of the air quality conformity and MTIP adoption process in mid‐2015. 2. The NCDOT and MPO will hold public comment periods on the draft STIP, as well as on the air quality conformity document that is necessary to demonstrate that this list of projects does not harm air quality in the region. The NCDOT will hold public meetings on the draft STIP in April, and the MPO will hold a public comment period on the air quality conformity document, the MPO’s subset of the STIP (the MTIP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) project list amendments in July. 3. The MPO will need to adopt an amended MTP, conformity document, and Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) that includes all projects within the three counties found on the STIP. This will tentatively occur in August, based on NCDOT scheduling. TCC ACTION: Recommended adopting the 2015, 2025, 2030, and 2040 project schedules as presented for use in air quality conformity determination. ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approving revised 2015, 2025, 2030, and 2040 project schedules for use in air quality conformity determination and in the MTP. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Division 12 Draft FY 15‐25 STIP 2. Revised 2040 MTP Project Map 3. Memorandum to Mr. Hutchins 4. Draft SPOT 4.0 Schedule Page left blank intentionally.
Maiden
IREDELL
IREDEL
Casar
LINCOLN
B-5858
Co
B-5863
Lincolnton
Belwood
B-5850
B-4571
B-5392
B-5393
B-5853
Hu
B-5861
B-4981
B-5535
UTHERFORD
GASTON
CLEVELAND
B-4751
B-5390
Ellenboro
B-5531
Ellenboro
B-5855
Shelby
B-5845
B-5857
Gastonia
B-5851
Kings
Mountain
MECKLENBURG
Charlot
B-5926
I
CHEROKEE
NCDOT
FY 2015-2025 DRAFT STIP
CAPACITY AND BRIDGE PROJECTS IN GCLMPO
Blacksburg
LEGEND
B-5856
Highways
Major Roads
Minor Roads
Counties
Highway Projects
0
YORK
2
4
Miles
Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects
Y
X
Clover
Bridge Replacement Projects
Clover
Blacksburg
1
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Mooresville
BURKE
CATAWBA
Maiden
IREDELL
David
Casar
LINCOLN
Cornelius
Lincolnton
Belwood
Huntersville
Fallston
Polkville
Lawndale
High Shoals
RUTHERFORD
Dellview
GASTON
Cherryville
CLEVELAND
Stanley
Waco
Kingstown
tic
Gastonia
Dallas
Ellenboro
Lattimore
Shelby
Spencer
Mtn
Mount
Holly
Ranlo
Bessemer City
Lowell
Mooresboro
McAdenville
Belmont
Kings
Mountain
Boiling
Springs
Cramerton
MECKLENBURG
Gastonia
Patterson Springs
Charlotte
Earl
I
CHEROKEE
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN MPO
Blacksburg
DRAFT REVISED 2040 MTP HORIZON YEAR
PROJECTS
LEGEND
Grover
YORK
Highways
Major Roads
Minor Roads
Counties
Shelby Bypass
MPO Area
MTP Projects
Clover Year
Horizon
2013-2015
2016-2025
2026-2030
2031-2040
0
1
2
4
Miles
Date created: 1/9/15
Pineville
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
MEMORANDUM To: Johnny Hutchins, Cleveland County Commissioner From: Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner Date: February 17, 2015 Subject: SPOT 4.0 Draft Schedule and Opportunity for Revising Candidate Project List This memorandum is a followup to the February 13, 2015 meeting in Shelby where Cleveland County, NCDOT, FHWA, and MPO staff, as well as state representatives, discussed the implications of removing the Garden Parkway from the MPO’s 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The consensus reached at that meeting was to recommend including the first phase of the Garden Parkway in the MTP, but removing it from the NCDOT’s SPOT 4.0 database. This removal was deemed appropriate because the project is not scheduled in the MTP until after 2030, eliminating the need to consider funding it in the 2020s. At that meeting you asked for an explanation of the schedule of the SPOT 4.0 process, including at what point the MPO could choose to remove the project from the candidate project list. The attached schedule, dated November 17, 2014, was developed by the NCDOT and reflects the current schedule for the development of the FY 18‐27 STIP. The relevant milestones for developing an updated candidate project list are as follows: June‐July 2015: NCDOT Board of Transportation approves revised SPOT 4.0 ranking process. August 2015: MPOs, RPOs, and Divisions asked to submit revisions to existing candidate projects. September 2015: MPOs, RPOs, and Divisions asked to submit new candidate projects and projects to be removed. Please note the addition and deletion of projects requires coordination with the Division 12 Engineer. The MPO is scheduled to meet in July and September 2015, so the MPO Board can choose to approve revisions to existing projects at its July meeting and approve new candidate projects and deleted projects at its September meeting. I hope this information is useful. Please contact me at 704‐854‐6632 or bjornh@cityofgastonia.com with any questions. Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft SPOT 4.0 Schedule dated November 17, 2014 cc: Bill McCarter, Cleveland County Planning Director David Keilson, NCDOT Division 12 Planning Engineer 150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
November 17, 2014
Prioritization 4.0 Tentative Schedule (Two 60 Day Local Input Periods) - Option A (Recommended by P4.0 Workgroup)
DRAFT - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2015
Aug
2016
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Workgroup Develops
P4.0 Criteria/Weights;
BOT Updated as
Desired; Starts Sept
2014
BOT Reviews and
Approves P4.0
Criteria/Weights
MPOs,
RPOS,
Divisions
Provide
Modificati
ons of
Existing
Projects
MPOs,
RPOS,
Divisions
Submit
New
Candidate
Projects
SPOT Reviews and Calculates Quant. Scores All
Projects (Existing + New). Includes review of all data
and costs (by MPOs, RPOs, Divisions, and Internal staff)
TIP Unit
Programs
Statewide
Mobility
Projects
MPOs, RPOS,
Divisions Assign
Regional Impact
Local Input Points
(with option to assign
Division Needs Local
Input Points)
Key Dates:
September 2015 – SPOT On!ine available for Entering and Scoring Projects
March 2016 – Quantitative Scores and Draft list of Programmed Statewide Mobility Projects released
July 2016 – Draft list of Programmed Regional Impact Projects released
December 2016 – Draft STIP released
SPOT Finalizes
Regional Impact
Scores and TIP Unit
Programs Regional
Impact Projects
MPOs, RPOS,
Divisions Assign
Division Needs Local
Input Points
SPOT Finalizes
Division Needs
Scores and TIP Unit
Programs Division
Needs Projects
NCDOT
Releases
Draft STIP
NCDOT
Provides
Report to
JLTOC
Notes:
Green Box = Decisions / Approvals
Yellow Box = NCDOT Work Tasks
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Gaston‐ Cleveland‐ Lincoln MPO Revised 2040 MTP Highway Project List Regionally Exempt
Significant
Regulation
Horizon Cost in Year of Year
Expenditure
Mileage
Route
Project Name
From
To
Funding Tier
SPOT Cost
5.2
0.0
9.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.6
Shelby Bypass
I‐85
I‐85
I‐85
I‐85
US 74
NC 16 Bus
NC 7
US 74
NC 73
US 74 Business
NC 279
Shelby Bypass / US 74
I‐85 Interchange Upgrade
I‐85 Widening
I‐85 ITS
Cox Road Interchange Upgrade
Dixon Blvd Interchange NC 16 Bus Intersection NC 7 Intersection
Dixon Blvd Access Management
NC 73 Intersection
Marion Street Intersection
Lower Dallas Hwy Intersection
West of NC 226
US 321 interchange
NC 273
Sam Wilson Road
West of NC 150
NA
$ 76,507,000
$ 13,800,000
$ 148,000,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,160,000
$ 13,500,000
$ 930,000
$ 465,000
$ 3,200,000
$ 930,000
$ 1,860,000
$ 2,325,000
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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§ 93.127
§ 93.127
§ 93.126
§ 93.127
§ 93.127
§ 93.127
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
1.3
NC 279
Lower Dallas Hwy Widening
Regional
$ 14,740,000
Yes
No
2025
$ 14,740,000
1.3
4.2
0.1
0.4
2.7
4.5
9.8
2.7
0.9
0.4
1.2
1.8
6.9
0.6
3.1
3.4
4.8
1.2
1.7
1.6
0.6
NC 273
NC 279
NC 27
NC 7
NC 73
New
I‐85
NC 73
NC 180
Tuckaseege Road Widening
S. New Hope Rd Widening
W Charlotte Ave Intersection
N Main St Widening
NC 73 Widening
Shelby Bypass / US 74
I‐85 Widening
NC 73 Widening
S Post Rd Widening
Gaston Mall Drive Extension
Franklin Blvd Highland St/N Main St Widening
I‐85 Widening
Franklin Blvd Intersection
Shelby Bypass / US 74
Garden Parkway
Dallas Cherryville Hwy Widening
Spencer Mountain Rd Widening
SR 1379 (Webbs Rd) Modernization
Union Rd Widening
Edgewood Rd Widening
NC 150 (Dekalb St)
SR 1439 Unity Church
I‐85
US 74 Bus
NC 16 Business
NC 150 (Cherryville Road)
NC 275 (Dallas Stanley Hwy)
North of SR 2275 (Robinson‐Clemmer Rd)
Beatty Drive
SR 2478 (Titman Rd)
SR 2534 (Hawthorne St)
I‐85
NC 16 Business
West of NC 150
NC 273
Cowans Ford Dam Bridge
NC 226 (Earl Rd)
Cox
SR 2200 (Cox Rd)
A&E Dr
US 321
NC 274 (Broad St)
US 74
NC 279 (South New Hope Rd)
NC 275 (Dallas Bessemer City Hwy)
NC 7 (East Ozark Ave/Lowell Rd)
NC 16 Business
Gaston Day School Rd
SR 1395 (Southridge Pkwy)
Regional
Statewide
Statewide
Statewide
Statewide
Statewide
Regional
Regional
Regional
Regional
Regional
Regional
Regional
Division
Division
Division
Regional
Regional
Statewide
Regional
Division
Division
Division
Regional
Statewide
Division
Regional
Statewide
Regional
Division
Division
Division
Division
$ 12,400,000
$ 28,130,000
$ 2,350,000
$ 4,715,000
$ 17,500,000
$ 34,500,000
$ 107,500,000
$ 12,000,000
$ 9,554,000
$ 2,270,000
$ 5,736,000
$ 11,684,392
$ 165,000,000
$ 141,745
$ 42,700,000
$ 115,500,000
$ 44,049,000
$ 4,641,975
$ 1,272,705
$ 12,867,900
$ 4,663,485
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
§ 93.127
2025
2025
2025
2025
2030
2030
2030
2030
2030
2030
2030
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
2040
$ 12,400,000
$ 28,130,000
$ 2,350,000
$ 4,715,000
$ 17,500,000
$ 55,362,372
$ 172,505,942
$ 19,256,477
$ 12,000,000
$ 3,642,684
$ 9,204,596
$ 25,198,458
$ 355,837,559
$ 305,686
$ 92,086,447
$ 249,086,291
$ 94,995,689
$ 10,010,843
$ 2,744,704
$ 27,750,801
$ 10,057,231
US 29/US 74
NC 273
I‐85
US 29/US 74
Shelby Bypass
Garden Parkway
NC 279
SR 2200
SR 1379
NC 274
SR 1307
US 321
Lowell
US 29/74
NC 226
NA
West of NC 275 in Dallas (Dallas Stanley Hwy)
Highland Street
SR 2435 (Union‐New Hope Rd)
NA
US 29/74 (Wilkinson Blvd)
W Catawba in Mecklenburg County
To existing US 74 west of SR 2238.
US 321
NC 16 Business
SR 2200 (Taylor Rd)
Wilkinson
SR 2339 (Church St)
SR 1939 (Lanier Ave)
US 74
Wilkinson Blvd.
To west of SR 1001 (Stony Point Rd)
Middle of the Catawba River
Bess Town Road
Central Ave
SR 1376 (Burton Ln)
SR 2439 (Beaty Rd)
I‐85
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§ 93.126
$ 76,507,000
$ 13,800,000
$ 148,000,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,160,000
$ 13,500,000
$ 930,000
$ 465,000
$ 3,200,000
$ 930,000
$ 1,860,000
$ 2,325,000
$ 1,484,257,781
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #10 To: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons From: Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner Date: March 26, 2015 Subject: SPOT 4.0 Candidate Project Development OVERVIEW: The NCDOT is asking transportation planning organizations to review their candidate project lists from the previously project ranking process (SPOT 3.0) in preparation for the development of the next Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The next project ranking process will be called SPOT 4.0. The MPO can choose to add, delete, and modify projects by September 2015. MPO staff have initiated this process by evaluating the existing highway projects in the database and making recommendations on phasing or modifying the projects to increase competitiveness in the next iteration of the STIP. In several instances MPO staff have recommended removing the project from the STIP database due to a lack of demand in the near future for the project. NEXT STEPS: The MPO members are encouraged to review the existing projects in the SPOT database and consider a local resolution to add, delete or modify projects by the end of June in order to submit to the MPO staff for presentation to the TCC and MPO Board at their July meetings. The MPO Board will be asked at its July meeting to approve amendments to existing projects and to approve adding or deleting projects at its September meeting. TCC ACTION: No Action Taken. ACTION REQUESTED: For information and feedback only ATTACHMENTS: 1. Map of suggested changes to SPOT 3.0 database Page left blank intentionally.
Mooresville
BURKE
CATAWBA
Maiden
IREDELL
Webbs Road modernizationConfirm support from Lincoln County
David
Casar
Unity Church Road modernization-
LINCOLN
Confirm support from Lincoln County
Cornelius
Lincolnton
Belwood
Huntersville
NC 275/NC 27 Bypassconsider removing due to low SPOT score
and projected congestion
Fallston
Polkville
RUTHERFORD
NC 150 from Cherryville to Shelby BypassLawndale
Consider removing due to low SPOT score
and projected congestion and replace with targeted
intersection projects
Dellview
CLEVELAND
High
Shoals
NC 279- split
project
into phases and submit
section from NC 275 to Bess Town Road.
Consider rescoping as a three-lane project.
GASTON
Cherryville
Stanley
Belmont-Mt. Holly Central LoopConsider removing due to
low SPOT score
Waco
Kingstown
tic
Puetts Chapel Road- Gastonia
Consider rescoping as an
intersection project due to
low SPOT score
Ellenboro
Dallas
Gaston Mall Driveconfirm
eligability
Spencer
with NCDOT
Mtn
Lattimore
Shelby
Mount
Holly
Ranlo
Bessemer City
Lowell
Mooresboro
NC 161 (York Road)- confirm four-lane
scope with NCDOT for feasibility
McAdenville
Belmont
Kings
Mountain
Boiling
Springs
Cramerton
Earl
I-85 widening from US 74 to SC state lineremove to focus efforts on I-85 phase from
US 321 to US 74
CHEROKEE
LEGEND
Grover
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN MPO
SPOT 3.0 CANDIDATE PROJECTS
AND
Blacksburg
SUGGESTIONS FOR SPOT 4.0 REVISIONS
MECKLENBURG
Gastonia
Patterson Springs
YORK
Highways
Major Roads
Minor Roads
Counties
Shelby Bypass
MPO Area
Clover
Projects in STIP
Candidate Highway Projects
Charlotte
Garden Parkwayconsider splitting into phases
0
1
2
I
4
Miles
Date created: 2/25/15
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #11 To: From: Date: Subject: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner March 26, 2015 FY 2015‐2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) BACKGROUND: The proposed FY 2015‐2016 GCLMPO UPWP outlines MPO work to be completed in by task code category. It also includes the dollar amount budgeted for each task code for the year and the funding source for these tasks by agency. The total proposed UPWP budget is $630,901 and is comprised of $319,705 from Transportation Planning (PL) grant funds and $41,270 (5303) from transit planning grant funds. The MPO member governments will be responsible for providing 20% local match ($117,926) for PL funds, and Gastonia will be responsible for the 20% match for 5303 transit planning grant funds. The invoices for local match will continue to be sent out quarterly. Please note these totals may change, as the FHWA and FTA have not yet provided official allocations for FY 15‐16. Special Studies funded by PL grant funds will not be subject to the overall local match cost sharing calculations and are funded by the affected jurisdictions only. There have been six new and carryover requests made so far for special studies, totaling $184,399: 1. City of Lowell for a downtown study‐ $50,000 total 2. Gaston County to assist with the transportation element of their unified development ordinance update‐ $10,000 total 3. Centralina Council of Governments Regional Freight Mobility Plan‐ $30,000 total 4. Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model annual contract‐ $14,149 total 5. NCDOT I‐85 Ramp Metering Study‐ $11,500 total The proposed budget and local match calculations reflect proportional local match plus any additional match due to the use of special studies or 5303 transit planning funds. Note: The proposed funding levels have changed since the TCC review. New cost share allocation tables are attached. TCC ACTION: Approved as Presented. ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend approval of UPWP and Budget to MPO Board, including two resolutions certifying transportation planning process and UPWP. ATTACHMENTS: 1. FY2015‐2016 Unified Planning Work Program Narrative 2. Lowell request for local funds 3. Resolutions on UPWP and planning process 4. Local match tables Page left blank intentionally.
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
March 26, 2015
Prepared for:
City of Gastonia, NC
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Board
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Highway Administration, and
North Carolina Department of Transportation
UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR FY 2015-2016
GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
JULY 1, 2015 -JUNE 30, 2016
DESIGNATED RECIPIENT: CITY OF GASTONIA, NC (LEAD PLANNING AGENCY)
The Unified Planning Work Program (PWP) is the instrument by which the Urban Area
describes to the federal and state grant agencies how it plans to carry out the federally mandated
“continuing, cooperative and comprehensive” (3-C) planning process. By law, Congress has
determined that "It is in the national interest to encourage and promote the development of
transportation systems embracing various modes of transportation in a manner which will
efficiently maximize mobility of people and goods within and through urbanized areas and
minimize transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution. To accomplish this objective,
metropolitan planning organizations, in cooperation with the State, shall develop transportation
plans and programs for urbanized areas of the State. Such plans and programs shall provide for
the development of transportation facilities (including pedestrian walkways and bicycle
transportation facilities), which will function as an intermodal transportation system for the State,
the metropolitan areas, and the Nation. The process for developing such plans and programs shall
provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be continuing, cooperative, and
comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation
problems." (§134, Title 23, US Code)
Each year the planning staff of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO reviews the planning goals
and objectives and identifies new projects for the coming year. This is done in coordination with
the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Planning Branch.
Some of these tasks are ongoing, such as a traffic count program or the collection of
socioeconomic data. Others have a more defined scope such as the Thoroughfare Planning
process, a transit ridership survey, or a corridor study. After considering the amount of work
necessary to complete the task, an estimate of funding is developed for each task code.
The following section outlines the work to be completed in fiscal year 2015-2016 by task code
category. Also included is the dollar amount budgeted for the year. The recommendations are as
follows:
Task Codes
TASK CODE II – CONTINUING TRANSPORTATION
Task Code II-A: Surveillance of Inventory Data
II-A-l Traffic Volume Counts - Vehicle counts will be collected as needed throughout the
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO in support of corridor studies and other analyses. Staff
will disseminate traffic volume counts from the Metrolina Regional Model when
necessary. Staff will also evaluate the accuracy of counts collected by NCDOT.
($10,000.00)
II-A-4
Traffic Accidents – Analysis of unit member local government vehicular accident
reports will be conducted. The data will be used to determine whether roadway safety
improvements are necessary. ($10,000.00)
II-A-5
Transit System Data - Data related to the operation of Gastonia Transit will be collected
as needed. Specifically, data collection efforts recommended in the Community
Transportation Services Plan (CTSP), such as boarding and alighting counts, will be
carried out as time permits. Also, the bus stop inventory completed as a part of the
CTSP will be incorporated into the Lead Planning Agency's Geographic Information
System. The City of Gastonia will prepare and complete an efficiency study of the
current system to find way to improve overall efficiency. ($19,270.00)
II-A-10 Mapping - Maps will be created for various projects such as corridor studies, transit
planning and corridor protection activities. ($30,000.00)
II-A-12 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Inventory – During the fiscal year, work will continue
on the completing a sidewalk, bicycle facilities, and greenway trail inventory for the
entire MPO area. This effort will aid staff in identifying the best routes for connecting
major county resource attractions and "missing links" in the sidewalk and greenway
trail system. ($30,000.00)
Task Code II-B: Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
II-B-3 Travel Model Updates - LPA staff will fund a local share and work with NCDOT’s
Transportation Planning Branch, Charlotte Department of Transportation and the
Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation (CRAFT) to amend the Regional Model
and specifically the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan planning area as needed.
($15,000.00)
II-B-7
Forecasts of Future Travel Patterns - The datasets compiled for the regional modeling
effort will need to be forecasted to our horizon year and any other years determined
necessary for air quality modeling purposes. Several different land use scenarios may
be studied. ($10,000.00)
II-B-8
Capacity Deficiency Analysis – Staff will utilize transportation modeling analysis to
determine whether existing roadway segments are deficient in capacity flows. This
effort will primarily occur during the review of proposed land developments.
($10,000.00)
II-B-9
Highway Element of the LRTP - Staff will make any necessary adjustments and
amendments to the adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan based on corridor studies
done to refine alignments. These changes need to be coordinated with all necessary
governing boards and NCDOT. Further, any amendments that are proposed through the
Gaston County Land Use Plan will be reviewed. ($20,000.00)
II-B-10 Implement policies and recommendations specified in the previous Transit Studies.
Staff will also work with Gastonia Transit and each of the three member counties
demand response transit services to implement the Coordinated Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CCTP) recommended transit changes and work with CATS to
improve express bus service. The City of Gastonia will prepare and complete an
efficiency study of the current system to find way to improve overall efficiency. (5303
funds) ($22,000.00)
II-B-ll
Bicycle and Pedestrian Element of the MTP - Staff will continue to work with NCDOT
Division of Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning to publish the Gaston County bicycle route
map. The original map was completed in FY 2003-2004 and adopted by the
Transportation Advisory Committee. Staff will work on updating this map this fiscal
year and print $5,000.00 worth of new map copies. We will continue to encourage the
design of future transportation improvements that accommodate alternate modes of
transportation. ($35,000.00)
II-B-l4
Rail, Water or other mode of MTP – Staff will continue to work with NCDOT Rail
Division and its leasee to renovate and redevelop the P&N Railroad Corridor for
Freight and Economic Development purposes. In addition to rail efforts, MPO staff
will work with unit member local governments along river corridors to research and
implement blueways transportation activities. ($10,000.00)
II-B-l5
Freight Movement/Mobility Planning - Staff will continue to work with NCDOT and
the Metrolina Partners to better incorporate freight data into the Metrolina Model. Staff
will also continue working to determine what investments offer residents of the GastonCleveland-Lincoln MPO a full range of real, practical mobility choices that suit their
lifestyles and improve their lives. ($35,000.00)
II-B-17 Congestion Management Strategies - Staff will work to preserve the functional integrity
of the thoroughfare system by encouraging good access management practices. This
will be done through coordination with municipal staffs and the development
community. ($10,000.00)
II-B-18 Air Quality Planning Conformity Analysis - The MPO must make a determination as to
the conformity of the MTP to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality. Staff
will work with NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch and other appropriate agencies
to complete regional conformity efforts. ($10,000.00)
TASK CODE III: ADMINISTRATION
III-A
Planning Work Program - Preparation of the annual Planning Work Program (PWP),
and all related activities, is the objective of this category, along with the preparation of
detailed task outlines as required by the Federal Transit Administration. ($10,000.00)
III-B
Transportation Improvement Program - Under this task code, staff will prepare the
biennial Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). Staff will also
evaluate any new projects proposed to be added to the Unmet Needs List using the
methodology approved by the Technical Coordinating Committee and MPO Board.
($10,000.00)
Task Code III-C: Civil Rights Compliance/Regulatory Requirements
III-C-2 Environmental Justice - Recipients of federal funds must comply with Executive Order
12898 regarding environmental justice. Staff will work to ensure public involvement of
low-income and minority groups in decisions making, prevent disproportionately high
and adverse impacts on low-income and minority groups and assure that a proportionate
share of benefits are received. ($10,000.00)
III-C-6 Public Involvement - Staff will initiate an effort to update the adopted Public
Involvement Process to better reflect current planning activities and to ensure an open
exchange of information and ideas. Create and maintain a new Gaston-ClevelandLincoln MPO logo and webpage. ($10,000.00)
Task Code III-D: Incidental Planning and Project Development
III-D-3 Special Studies – Various Planning and Engineering Services will be completed. The
City of Lowell will work on a Downtown Transportation Plan. The City of Gastonia
will complete a Traffic Impact Study of the Cox Road/Franklin Square Area. Gaston
County will complete an update of its Land Use Plan, including the Transportation
Element. A Freight Plan will be conducted for the Metrolina Region. NCDOT will be
conducting an Interstate Ramp Metering Feasibility Study along the I-85 Corridor will
be completed. Purchase “Community Viz Scenario Planning Software” and assist with
the initial database creation. Metrolina Regional Model work will continue. Additional
transportation corridor functional designs may be pursued. ($171,631.00)
III-D-4 Regional and Statewide Planning - Staff will continue to participate in activities of the
Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation (CRAFT) and the North Carolina
Association of MPOs. Also, a significant amount of time will be spent on the
development of the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model. Staff will participate in
other regional planning efforts and workshops as required. ($44,000.00)
III-D-5 Corridor Protection - Staff will continue to participate in activities such as adoption of
the model right-of-way protection ordinances and/or new subdivision ordinances. Staff
will continue to monitor conformance with the adopted Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln
MPO Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) maps through the review of proposed
site plans, subdivisions and rezonings for local governments. ($20,000.00)
III-E:
Management and Operations - Staff planners will: attend the meetings of and prepare
the agendas and minutes for the various committees it serves; document expenditures;
file for reimbursement of expenditures; attend training sessions; and generally, manage
all functions of the MPO. The Prospectus, Memorandum of Understanding and any
other administrative agreements or procedures will be updated as necessary. Assistance
and information will be provided to other agencies, the press, developers and the
general public in regard to transportation-related issues. ($79,000.00)
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
(UPWP) FOR THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, a comprehensive and continuing transportation planning program must be carried
out cooperatively in order to ensure that funds for transportation program projects are effectively
allocated to the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO; and
WHEREAS, The City of Gastonia, as Lead Planning Agency for the Gaston-ClevelandLincoln MPO Planning Area, has been designated as the recipient of FTA Section 5303 Metropolitan
Planning Program grant funds, FTA Section 5307 Transit Administration Program grant funds and
FHWA Section 104(f) Planning grant funds; and
WHEREAS, members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (MPO Board) agree
that the Planning Work Program will effectively advance the transportation planning process for FY
2015-2016;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. That the MPO Board of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) hereby endorses and approves the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 20152016.
2. The total UPWP budget amount is now $630,901.00.
3. The Chairperson of the Board is hereby authorized to make changes in this program that do
not materially affect the scope of this Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and is
further authorized to make budget changes to this UPWP not to exceed 10 percent (10%) of
the total budget approved by the state of North Carolina Department of Transportation
(DOT) without prior consultation with the Board.
4. The Principal Transportation Planner is authorized to furnish such additional information to
the United States DOT and the North Carolina DOT that they may require in connection with
the application and implementation for the Program.
A motion was made by _____________________ and seconded by ______________________for the
adoption of the following resolution and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted.
I, Todd Pierceall, Chairperson of the MPO Board for the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Area, do
hereby certify the UPWP budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln, duly
held on the 26th day of March, 2015.
Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chairperson
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
ATTESTED:
________________________________________________
James H. Graham, Jr., AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Coordinator
I, Sovara G. Wright, a Notary Public for said County and State, do hereby certify that Todd Pierceall
personally appeared before me on this the 26th day of March, 2015, and acknowledge the due
execution of the foregoing instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Sovara G. Wright
Notary Public
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE GASTON-CLEVELANDLINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS FOR FY 2015-2016
WHEREAS, the Board has found that the Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting
transportation planning in a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive manner in accordance with 23
U.S.C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. 1607;
WHEREAS, the Board has found the transportation planning process to be in compliance with
Sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) (for
nonattainment and maintenance areas only);
WHEREAS, the Board has found the Transportation Planning Process to be in full compliance
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title VI Assurance executed by each State under
23 U.S.C. 324 and 29 U.S.C. 794;
WHEREAS, the Board has considered how the Transportation Planning Process will affect the
involvement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the FHWA and the FTA funded planning
projects (Sec. 105(f), Pub. L. 97-424, 96 Stat. 2100, 49 CFR part 23);
WHEREAS, the Board has considered how the Transportation Planning Process will affect the
elderly and the disabled per the provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101336, 104 Stat. 327, as amended) and the U.S. DOT implementing regulations;
WHEREAS, the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Metropolitan Transportation Improvement
Program is a subset of the currently conforming Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO 2040 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan; (nonattainment and maintenance areas only)
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan has a planning horizon year of 2040, and
meets all the requirements for an adequate Transportation Plan,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Board certifies
the transportation planning process for the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning
Organization on this the 26th day of March, 2015.
_________________________________________________
Todd Pierceall, MPO Board Chairman
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO
ATTESTED:
_________________________________________________
James H. Graham, Jr. AICP, Principal Transportation Planner
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO Coordinator
Resolution
adopted
upon
a
motion
of
______________________,
seconded
by_______________________, by a vote of the majority of the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO
Board.
North Carolina
Gaston County
I, Sovara G. Wright, a Notary Public for said County and State, do hereby certify that Todd Pierceall
personally appeared before me on this the 26th day of March, 2014, and acknowledge the due execution
of the foregoing instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal, this the 26th day of March, 2015.
__________________________________________
Sovara G. Wright
Notary Public
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Table 1
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Unified Planning Work Program
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Expenditures (without SPR Funding)
(July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016)
Fund Allocation
Task Code
Description
Federal
II - CONTINUING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Surveillance of Inventory Data
II-A
II-A-1 Traffic Volume Counts
II-A-4 Traffic Accidents
II-A-5 Transit System Data
II-A-10 Mapping
II-A-12 Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Inventory
Sub-total
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
II-B
II-B-3 Travel Model Updates
II-B-7 Forecasts of Future Travel Patterns
II-B-8 Capacity Deficiency Analysis
II-B-9 Highway Element of the LRTP
II-B-10 Transit Element of the LRTP
II-B-11 Bicycle and Ped. Element of the LRTP
II-B-14 Rail, Water or other mode of LRTP
II-B-15 Freight Movement/Mobility Planning
II-B-17 Congestion Management Strategies
II-B-18 Air Quality Plng/Conformity Analysis
Sub-total
III - ADMINISTRATION
III-A Planning Work Program
Planning Work Program
Sub-Total
Transportation Improvement Program
III-B
Transportation Improvement Program
Sub-Total
III-C Civil Rights Compliance/Regulatory Requirements
III-C-2 Environmental Justice
III-C-6 Public Involvement
Sub-Total
III-D Incidental Planning & Project Development
III-D-3 Special Studies
III-D-4 Regional and Statewide Planning
III-D-5 Corridor Protection
Sub-Total
Management and Operations
III-E
Management and Operations
Sub-Total
TOTALS
2015/2016 Federal PL & 5303 Funds
FY 15-16 MPO (104(f)) Allocation
RPO Allocation
Total GCLMPO PL (104(f)) Annual Allocation
Unobligated Funds
Sub Total
Total Shared PL (104(f)) Local Match
5303 Transit Funds
TOTAL
Special Project Requests (Fed Share only)
State
$8,000
$8,000
$15,416
$24,000
$24,000
$79,416
Totals
LPA
$2,000
$2,000
$1,927
$6,000
$6,000
$17,927
$10,000
$10,000
$19,270
$30,000
$30,000
$99,270
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$2,200
$7,000
$2,000
$7,000
$2,000
$2,000
$33,200
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
$22,000
$35,000
$10,000
$35,000
$10,000
$10,000
$177,000
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
$2,000
$10,000
$10,000
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
$2,000
$10,000
$10,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
$137,305
$35,200
$16,000
$188,505
$34,326
$8,800
$4,000
$47,126
$171,631
$44,000
$20,000
$235,631
$63,200
$63,200
$504,721
$15,800
$15,800
$122,053
$79,000
$79,000
$630,901
$12,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
$17,600
$28,000
$8,000
$28,000
$8,000
$8,000
$141,600
$230,883
$88,822
$319,705
$152,000
$471,705
$117,926
$41,270
$630,901
$145,649
$1,927
$1,927
$2,200
$2,200
$4,127
SPECIAL STUDIES
Lowell - Downtown Transportation Plan
Gaston County - LU Plan Transportation
Metrolina Regional Model Maintenance
Ramp Metering Feasibility Study
Regional Freight Study
Community Viz Software
Table 2
Agency Spending
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO Unified Planning Work Program
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Revenues
Sec. 104(f) PL
Task
Code
II-A
II-A-1
II-A-4
II-A-5
II-A-10
II-A-12
II-B
II-B-3
II-B-5
II-B-8
II-B-9
II-B-10
II-B-11
II-B-14
II-B-15
II-B-17
II-B-18
III-A
Description
Sec. 5303
Sec. 5307
Task Funding Summary
Federal State*
FHWA
LPA
FTA
NCDOT
LPA
FTA
NCDOT
LPA
80%
20%
80%
10%
10%
80%
10%
10%
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
$2,000
LPA
Total
$8,000
$8,000
$15,416 $1,927
$24,000
$24,000
$2,000
$2,000
$1,927
$6,000
$6,000
$10,000
$10,000
$19,270
$30,000
$30,000
$12,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
$17,600 $2,200
$28,000
$8,000
$28,000
$8,000
$8,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$2,200
$7,000
$2,000
$7,000
$2,000
$2,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
$22,000
$35,000
$10,000
$35,000
$10,000
$10,000
Continuing Transportation Planning
Traffic Volume Counts
Traffic Accidents
Transit System Data
Mapping
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Inventory
$15,416
$1,927
$1,927
$24,000
$24,000
$6,000
$6,000
$12,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$28,000
$8,000
$28,000
$8,000
$8,000
$7,000
$2,000
$7,000
$2,000
$2,000
$8,000
$2,000
$8,000
$2,000
$10,000
$8,000
$2,000
$8,000
$2,000
$10,000
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
$2,000
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
$2,000
$10,000
$10,000
$137,305
$35,200
$16,000
$34,326
$8,800
$4,000
$137,305
$35,200
$16,000
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Travel Model Updates
Forecasts of Future Travel Patterns
Capacity Deficiency Analysis
Highway Element of the LRTP
Transit Element of the LRTP
Bicycle and Pedestrian Element of the LRTP
Rail, Water or other mode of LRTP
Freight Movement/Mobility Planning
Congestion Management Strategies
Air Quality Planning/Conformity Analysis
Planning Work Program
Planning Work Program
III-B
Transportation Improvement Program
Transportation Improvement Program
III-C
Civil Rights Compliance/Regulatory Requirements
III-C-2
Environmental Justice
III-C-6
Public Involvement
III-D
Incidental Planning & Project Development
Special Studies
III-D-3
III-D-4
Regional and Statewide Planning
III-D-5
Corridor Protection
III-E
Management and Operations
Management and Operations
Totals
TOTALS
$17,600
$63,200 $15,800
$471,705 $117,926 $33,016
$2,200
$4,127
$2,200
$4,127
$0
$0
$34,326 $171,631
$8,800 $44,000
$4,000 $20,000
$63,200
$15,800 $79,000
$0 $504,721 $4,127 $122,053 $630,901
TABLE 3
FY 2015-16 DBE Contracting Opportunities
Name of MPO: Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO
Person Completing Form: Hank Graham
Prospectus
Task Code
III-D-3
III-D-3
III-D-3
III-D-3
III-D-3
Telephone Number: 704-854-6663
Prospectus Description
Name of Agency Type of Contracting Federal Funds to Local Funds to be Total Funds to be
Contracting Out
Opportunity
be Contracted Out Contracted Out Contracted Out (80%)
(Consultant, etc.)
(80%)
(20%)
Transportation
Bike/Ped Plan
City of Lowell Planning/Engineerin
$40,000
$10,000
$50,000
g Services
Transportation
Land Use Plan - Transportation
Gaston County Planning/Engineerin
$8,000
$2,000
$10,000
Element
g Services
Transportation
Gaston Cleveland
Ramp Metering Feasibility Study
Planning/Engineerin
$9,200
$2,300
$11,500
Lincoln MPO
g Services
Transportation
Gaston Cleveland
Regional Freight Study
Planning/Engineerin
$24,000
$6,000
$30,000
Lincoln MPO
g Services
Transportation
Gaston Cleveland
Metrolina Regional Model Update
Planning/Engineerin
$11,319
$2,830
$14,149
Lincoln MPO
g Services
TOTAL
$92,519
$23,130
$115,649
Note: This form must be submitted to NCDOT-PTD even if you anticipate no DBE/MBE/WBE Contracting Opportunities. Note “No contracting
opportunities” on the table if you do not anticipate having any contracting opportunities.
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Table #4
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO
Sections 104(f) and 5303
FY2014-2015 Funding Sources Table and Task Narratives
Gaston Cleveland Gaston Cleveland Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
Lincoln
Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
442301
442301
442301
442301
442400
442301
442301
II-A-12
II-B-3
II-B-7
II-B-8
II-B-9
II-B-10
II-B-11
II-B-14
Bike & Ped.
Facilities
Inventory
Travel Model
Updates
Forecast of Future Travel
Patterns
Capacity
Deficiency
Analysis
Transit Element of LRTP
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Element of LRTP
Rail, Water or
other Mode of
LRTP
1
M PO Nam e
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
2
FTA Code
442301
442301
442400
442301
442301
3
Task Code
II-A-1
II-A-4
II-A-5
II-A-10
Mapping
4
5
Title of Planning Task
Task Objective
6
Tangible Product
Expected
7
Expected Completion
Date of Product(s)
8
Status
9
Prior FTA Funds
10
Relationship To Other
Activities
Traffic Volume Counts
Traffic Accidents
Vehicle counts will be collected
Accident counts will be
as needed throughout the
collected throughout the
Gaston Urban Area in support of Gaston Urban Area in support
corridor studies and other
of corridor studies and other
analyses. Staff will also evaluate
analyses. Accidents will be
the accuracy of counts collected
mapped and evaluated for
by NCDOT.
accuracy.
Transit System Data
To collect and study data as needed
related to the operation of Gastonia
Transit and for efforts recommended in
the Coordinated Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CCTP) for the
GGCLMPO.
Utilize Arc GIS to
map all
Transportation
Planning activities
and needs
Collect and map
bicycle and
sidewalk data
Complete a Gastonia Transit Efficiency
Study. Conduct an annual boarding and
alighting ridership study/survey regarding
Digital maps
Updated traffic accident counts current routes and potential new routes
reflective of both
Update Gaston
Updated traffic volume counts for
and location for major and
for Gastonia Transit and the Gastonia
factual and
Cleveland Lincoln
major and minor thoroughfares
minor thoroughfares within the Express Bus Route (85X) for Charlotte
conceptual data.
MPO Map
within the Gaston Cleveland
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Area Transit (CATS). Continue to
Create and transfer
depicting all
Lincoln MPO Area
MPO Area
incorporate data needed as
mapping data to
collected data
recommended by Coordinated
webpage.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan
(CCTP).
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
Input NCDOT counts into excel
spreadsheet and link maps to
webpage
Coordinate and collect local
data with local police
In 2013, MPO staff worked with Gastonia
Transit staff to complete a new route
analysis. Some current routes were
modified and new route maps and
ridership data for analysis are in the
2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
0
0
0
Data will be used to access
existing and proposed travel
demand and roadway
congestion.
Data will be used to access
Data will be collected monitor existing
existing and proposed travel
routes and support goals and objectives
demand, roadway congestion,
of the "Transit Element of LRTP."
and safety.
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
Conduct necessary
data collection for
updated model
runs
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
counts. Update
socio economic
data for new 2014
base year.
6/30/2016
Forecast roadway projects for
each horizon year
Review and
coordinate
transportation
improvements
when needed
Highway Element of the LRTP
To implement the issues raised
through the Coordinated
Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Promote and maintain
Forecast highway projects for each
(CCTP), and monitor the Transit
bicycle and pedestrian
horizon year
Element of the 2040 Metropolitan
projects for each horizon
Transportation Plan and the USEPA 8year
Hour Ozone Non-Attainment
Conformity Report.
Implement policies and
recommendations specified in the
previous Transit & Corridor Studies.
Completion of Franklin/Wilkinson
Boulevard Transit Corridor
Improvement Study. Staff will also
Updated data and
work with Gastonia Transit and each pf information for the 2040
the three Counties demand response Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
transit services to implement the
MTP
Coordinated Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CCTP)
recommended transit changes and
work with CATS to improve express
bus service. (5303 funds)
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
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III-D-3
III-D-4
III-D-5
III-E
Planning Work Program
Transportation
Improvement Program
Environmental Justice
Public Involvement
Special Studies
Regional and Statewide
Planning
Corridor Protection
Management &
Operations
Increase and improve Gaston
Cleveland Lincoln MPO Public
Involvement efforts
Conduct transportation planning studies
in Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO area
including but not limited to Gastonia's
Cox Road Study; Lowell's Bike/Ped
Study; Gaston County's Land Use Plan
Transportation Element; Metrolina Ramp
Metering Study; Metrolina Freight Study;
and participation with the Metrolina
Regional Travel Demand Model.
Freight
Air Quality
Congestion
Movement/Mobilit
Planning/Conform
Management Strategies
y Planning
ity Analysis
Promote and
maintain Piedmont
and Northern Rail
Road Renovation
Conduct training on
Participate in
Conduct traffic congestion
and
various air quality
Metrolina Regional
management actives
Redevelopment
modeling
Freight study
when needed
efforts and River
techniques
corridor
transportation
efforts
Updated data and
information for the
2035 Gaston
Cleveland Lincoln
MPO LRTP
Report
documenting
freight traffic within
the Gaston
Cleveland Lincoln
MPO area
Modeling output for land
development proposals
Prepare transportation studies and
complete functional designs for Gaston
Cleveland Lincoln MPO transportation
corridors
Regional Coordination
ROW dedication and
construction
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
Update
Ongoing
On-Going
Annually
On-Going
On-Going
On-Going
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
6/30/2016
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Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
On-Going
On-Going
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ongoing
Ongoing
As needed
2010 Census and future year
projections
0
0
0
0
0
0
FY'13-'14: $20,416 programmed
Staff will utilize
transportation
The datasets compiled for the
modeling analysis
regional modeling effort will need
to determine
to be forecasted to our horizon
whether existing
year and any other years
roadway segments
determined necessary for air
are deficient in
quality modeling purposes.
capacity flows. This
Several different land use
effort will primarily
scenarios may be studied.
occur during the
review of proposed
land developments.
Staff will make any necessary
adjustments and amendments to
the adopted Thoroughfare Plan
based on corridor studies done to
refine alignments. These changes
need to be coordinated with all
necessary governing boards and
NCDOT. Further, any
amendments which are proposed
through the County
Comprehensive Plan process will
be reviewed.
Staff will continue to work
with NCDOT Division of
Bicycle & Pedestrian
Planning to publish the
Gaston Urban Area bicycle
route map. This map was
Work in this task code is related to
completed in FY 2003work being done under the task codes
2004 and adopted by the
"Transit System Data" (data collection)
Transportation Advisory
and "Regional or Statewide Planning"
Committee. We will
(West Corridor study).
continue to encourage the
design of future
transportation
improvements which
accommodate alternate
modes of transportation.
Staff will continue to
work with NCDOT
Rail Division and its
leasee to renovate
and redevelop the
P&N Railroad
Corridor for Freight
and Economic
Development
purposes.
GCLMPO in conjunction with NCDOT
Public Transportation Division,
Gastonia Transit, demand response Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
transit providers for Gaston Cleveland
MPO
and Lincoln Counties and consultants
(TBD).
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
NCDOT, & Gaston
Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
NCDOT, & Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
NCDOT, & Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
Further detailed
study will be
conducted on rail
and heavy truck
freight traffic within
the MPO area. The
MPO will also study
a full range of real,
practical mobility
choices the suit the
lifestyles and
improve the lives of
the residents within
the MPO.
Staff will work to preserve
the functional integrity of
the thoroughfare system
by encouraging good
access management
practices. This will be
done through
coordination with
municipal staffs and the
development community.
11
12
SPR - Highway NCDOT 20%
13
SPR - Highway FHWA 80%
14
Section 104 (f) PL
Local 20%
$2,000
$2,000
$6,000
$6,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$7,000
$2,000
$7,000
$2,000
15
Section 104 (f) PL
FHWA 80%
$8,000
$8,000
$24,000
$24,000
$12,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
$28,000
$8,000
$28,000
Section 104 (f) Total
$10,000
$10,000
$30,000
$30,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
$35,000
$10,000
$35,000
16
Section 5303 Local
10%
$1,927
$2,200
17
Section 5303 NCDOT
10%
$1,927
$2,200
18
Section 5303 FTA
80%
$15,416
$17,600
The MPO must
make a
determination as to
the conformity of
the Long Range
Transportation Plan
Preparation of the annual
to the State
Planning Work Program
Implementation
(PWP), and all related
Plan (SIP) for air
activities, is the objective of
quality .Staff will
this category, along with the
work with NCDOT
preparation of detailed task
Statewide Planning outlines as required by the
Branch and other Federal Transit Administration.
appropriate
agencies to
complete this effort
by February 1,
2005
Gaston Cleveland Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
MPO
Lincoln MPO
Perform Management duties
Continue to get ROW
Coordinate with regional
of the Gaston Cleveland
dedication and if possible
transportation partners
Lincoln MPO. Maintain the
construction of proposed
(CRAFT), MPO local
Prospectus, Memorandum
widenings and new roadway
governments, and NCDOT
of Understanding and all
construction of Gaston
on regionally significant
other administrative
Cleveland Lincoln MPO
projects
agreements or procedures
thoroughfares
will be updated if necessary
Create a public involvement Plan for
the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO
area
Implement various
measures and
An annual PWP that is
Policy document that outlines
programs to
comprehensive and beneficial
Funded TIP projects that
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
decrease ozone
to the Gaston Cleveland
demonstrate the greatest need MPO's Environmental justice
and its component
Lincoln MPO public
efforts and standards
parts
6/30/2016
Ongoing
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
Quarterly reports and grant
drawdown requests.
GCLMPO Web page
content. GCLMPO TCC
and MPO Board Agenda
packages. All policy and
written materials generated
from GCLMPO activities.
Data input for Travel Demand
Model
Continuous as
needed
NCDOT, & Gaston Cleveland Gaston Urban Area MPO, Charlotte Area Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
Transit (CATS), and consultants.
Lincoln MPO
Review all aspects of the MTIP
Implement an aggressive
& STIP to recommend
environment justice awareness
changes when necessary
program
Data input for Travel Demand
Model
Agency Responsible
for Task Completion
NCDOT, & Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln MPO
Prepare and implement an
annual fiscal year UPWP
Capacity tables for
transportation
facilities countywide
Worked to implement Express Bus
service to Charlotte, pursued future rail
options and examined enhancements
to the fixed route system and rural
transportation; worked with consultant
in completion of the Coordinated
Comprehensive Transportation Plan
(CCTP).
Revise and update
Use updated data
Utilize Arc GIS to
travel model data to
to supplement and
map all
correspond and
improve Bike and
Transportation
comply with current
Pedestrian activities
Planning activities
TIP and air quality
and planning
and needs.
conformity
efforts.
reporting.
Gaston Cleveland Gaston Cleveland
Lincoln
Lincoln
Under this task code, staff will
prepare the biennial
Metropolitan Transportation
Improvement Program (MTIP).
Staff will also evaluate any new
projects proposed to be added
to the Unmet Needs List using
the methodology approved by
the Technical Coordinating
Committee and Transportation
Advisory Committee
On-Call Planning and Engineering
services will be obtained to conduct work
as needed. Lowell will conduct a
Recipients of federal funds
Downtown Transportation Plan. A
must comply with Executive
corridor study of Wilkinson Blvd. will be
Order 12898 regarding
conducted in the City of Belmont. The
environmental justice. Staff will
City of Gastonia will conduct a Traffic
work to ensure public
Impact Study of the Franklin Square
Staff will initiate an effort to update the
involvement of low-income and
Area. A Bi-State Mobility Plan will be
adopted Public Involvement Process
minority groups in decisions
conducted for the Metrolina Region.
to better reflect current planning
making, prevent
NCDOT will be conducting an Interstate
activities and to ensure an open
disproportionately high and
Ramp Metering Feasibility Study along
exchange of information and ideas
adverse impacts on lowthe I-85 Corridor will be completed.
income and minority groups
Purchase Community Viz Software and
and assure that a
participate in the creating the initial
proportionate share of benefits
information and database for future SE
are received.
Data projections. Participation in the
Metrolina Regional Model will continue.
Additional transportation corridor
functional designs may be pursued.
Staff will continue to
participate in activities of the Staff will work on a model
Attend meetings and
Charlotte Regional Alliance
right-of-way protection
prepare the agendas and
for Transportation (CRAFT) ordinance for new residential
prepare MPO meeting
and the North Carolina
subdivisions. Staff will
minutes for MPO boards
Association of MPOs. Also, monitor conformance with
and committees, document
a significant amount of time the adopted Gaston Urban
expenditures; file for
will be spent on the
Area Comprehensive
reimbursement of
development of the
Transportation Plan (CTP)
expenditures; attend training
Metrolina Regional Travel
maps through the review of
sessions; and generally,
Demand Model and the
proposed site plans,
manage all functions of the
CONNECT project
subdivisions and rezoning
MPO.
conducted by the Centralina
for local governments.
Council of Governments.
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
Gaston Cleveland Lincoln
MPO
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$34,326
$8,800
$4,000
$15,800
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
$137,305
$35,200
$16,000
$63,200
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$171,631
$44,000
$20,000
$79,000
Special Studies Funding Allocations by Project
Annual Allocation §104(f)
Rollover/Unobligated
Total Section 104(f)
Local Match
Annual Alloc. Sub-Total
Lowell
Lowell Match
Lowell Total
Gaston County LU Plan
Gaston County Match
Gaston County Total
Community Viz
Shared Local Match
Community Viz Total
Regional Freight Study
Shared Local Match
RFS Total
Ramp Metering Feasibility
Shared Local Match
Ramp Metering Total
Metrolina Regional Model
Shared Local Match
MRM Total
Total 104(f) Special Projects
Total Shared Local Match
Sectio 5303 Annual Allocation
NCDOT & Gastonia Match (4,127 X 2)
Sub Total
$319,705
$152,000
$471,705
$117,926
$589,631
$40,000
$10,000
$50,000
$8,000
$2,000
$10,000
$24,000
$6,000
$30,000
$24,000
$6,000
$30,000
$9,200
$2,300
$11,500
$11,319
$2,830
$14,149
$145,649
$17,130
$33,016
$8,254
$41,270
Voting Member Local Match Obligation by Population
Member
Jurisdiction
Belmont
Bessemer City
Boiling Springs
Cherryville
Cleveland County
Cramerton
Dallas
Gaston County
Gastonia
Kings Mountain
Lincoln County
Lincolnton
Lowell
Mount Holly
Ranlo
Shelby
Stanley
Total
MPA
Population
(2010)
10,076
5,340
4,647
5,760
63,866
4,165
4,488
79,290
71,741
10,296
67,779
10,486
3,526
13,656
3,434
20,323
3,556
412,054
% of
Total
2.60%
1.40%
1.20%
1.50%
16.70%
1.10%
1.20%
20.70%
18.80%
2.70%
17.70%
2.80%
0.90%
3.60%
0.90%
5.30%
0.90%
100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
Shared
Additional
Total
Local
State Share
Local
Local
Match
(5303 only)
Match
Match
$3,066
$3,066
$1,651
$1,651
$1,415
$1,415
$1,769
$1,769
$19,694
$19,694
$1,297
$1,297
$1,415
$1,415
$24,411
$2,000 $26,411
$22,170
$4,127
$4,127 $30,424
$3,184
$3,184
$20,873
$20,873
$3,302
$3,302
$1,061
$10,000 $11,061
$4,245
$4,245
$1,061
$1,061
$6,250
$6,250
$1,061
$1,061
$117,926
$16,127 $134,053
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #12 To: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons From: Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Planner Date: March 26, 2015 Subject: Build a Better Boulevard‐ Wilkinson Blvd. Report Results BACKGROUND: The “Build a Better Boulevard” study of Wilkinson Boulevard near Belmont, McAdenville, and Cramerton was recently completed, and the elected officials from those communities asked that the recommendations from this innovative study be presented to the full TCC for their awareness. The study was funded through MPO PL funds, and conducted between August 2014 and January 2015. The attached executive summary and map of recommended improvements will be presented by Mr. Demetri Baches, the lead planner for this study. TCC ACTION: Approved as Presented. ACTION REQUESTED: Endorse the “Build a Better Boulevard” Wilkinson Blvd. Report Results. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Presentation 2. Map of recommended improvements Page left blank intentionally.
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #13 To: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons From: Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, Senior Transportation Planner Date: March 26, 2015 Subject: GCLMPO On‐Line Mapping Resources OVERVIEW: In mid‐2014 the City of Gastonia purchased an ArcGIS On‐Line (AGOL) account through ESRI. MPO staff evaluated this service and determined this was an appropriate portal to use to increase the utility and availability of its data to MPO members and the general public. ArcGIS On‐Line is a web‐based service for creating interactive maps. MPO staff have worked with the NCDOT and surrounding transportation planning organizations to identify their capabilities and plans for similar on‐line mapping. The NCDOT has enthusiastically used AGOL to present a range of data such as bicycle routes, STIP projects, unpaved roads, and traffic counts. These maps are individual maps, and MPO staff decided to build one portal that will allow users to turn on and off a range of layers to perform their own analysis and querying. There are two portals, each with the same information. The traditional ArcGIS map, http://bit.ly/1zoZEWm, is targeted towards TCC members and other planning staff who have an interest in analyzing and filtering data for the area. The more simplified version of this map, http://gastonianc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=cd473a48fef
649e0bb76d863b30bd992, is intended for the general public. It displays the same information as the first site, but has limited filtering capabilities in exchange for an interface that is not as complicated. MPO staff recommend that TCC members use the first link for their own analysis and technical work and post a link to the second map on their community’s web pages. The maps are public and can be found on search engines by searching for a combination of “GCLMPO” and “mapping,” as well as with related topics such as traffic, plans, or demographics. The maps can be modified by the user to use roads, topography, or aerial maps as the base information on which the layers are presented, and a link to the map may be easily shared by the user. Please note that the maps do not work reliably in Internet Explorer, and Firefox or Chrome are recommended to view the pages. DATA PRESENTED: The MPO’s site includes the following types of information  Traffic counts for the GCLMPO area and surrounding areas  Comprehensive Transportation Plan recommendations  2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan projects  2016‐2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program projects  2040 socio‐economic projections for the GCLMPO area and surrounding areas Post Office Box 1748
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Demographic data, such as commute mode, income, poverty, disability, and minority populations Average commute time ACTION REQUESTED: Review and provide feedback on the two sites. ATTACHMENTS: None Post Office Box 1748
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Phone (704) 866-6837
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Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
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Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Agenda Item #15c To: From: Date: Subject: MPO Board Members and Interested Persons MPO Staff March 26, 2015 85X Ridership Update Gastonia Express Bus Ridership Trends Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2004 1,833 2,208 2,644 2,708 2,758 3,024 3,159 3,173 3,250 3,105 3,040 2,726 2005 3,090 2,943 3,357 3,282 3,609 3,669 3,396 4,080 5,291 5,004 4,440 4,116 2006 4,795 4,500 5,096 4,177 5,323 5,068 4,713 5,681 4,996 5,164 4,680 3,863 2007 5,094 4,749 5,284 5,175 5,705 5,522 5,776 6,745 5,760 6,743 5,637 4,296 2008 5,574 5,613 5,881 6,427 6,440 7,020 7,408 6,775 7,038 6,932 5,245 5,158 2009 5,577 5,306 5,527 5,386 4,859 5,221 5,206 4,838 4,880 5,104 4,252 4,248 2010 4,426 4,553 5,407 5,077 4,666 5,163 5,343 5,371 4,870 4,644 4,013 3,574 2011 3,873 4,279 4,844 4,370 4,530 4,419 3,982 5,394 4,692 4,608 4,273 3,689 2012 4,451 4,213 4,161 4,031 4,240 3,857 4,172 4,978 3,490 4,616 4,144 3,541 2013 4,382 4,266 4,165 4,205 4,328 3,858 4,181 4,221 3,987 4,271 3,493 3,256 2014 3,581 3,372 3,348 3,444 3,544 3,743 3,791 3,821 3,487 3,083 3,083 3,312 2015 3,588 80,000
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Post Office Box 1748
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Gastonia Transit Bus Ridership Trends Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2004 35,441 33,118 39,605 26,520 24,384 25,651 25,026 25,737 22,686 23,462 22,664 22,055 2005 24,187 23,437 24,286 22,649 24,233 21,251 21,696 25,549 24,122 23,714 23,540 23,804 2006 21,934 19,725 22,782 20,556 23,652 23,096 21,377 24,811 22,378 24,067 22,316 22,125 2007 23,796 19,472 23,637 21,339 24,006 22,961 23,083 25,308 22,159 25,273 22,328 21,529 2008 23,296 23,455 21,433 22,823 23,628 24,896 26,136 25,428 24,539 26,136 17,665 18,637 2009 18,436 18,380 18,187 19,405 19,869 21,042 21,595 21,800 22,236 23,169 20,858 22,037 2010 20,498 20,138 22,883 22,148 20,807 23,417 22,615 24,432 24,182 24,243 23,266 22,532 2011 19,373 21,338 24,003 22,433 22,642 25,090 18,130 26,746 23,770 24,116 22,779 24,134 2012 23,798 24,528 25,551 23,422 24,206 23,884 23,293 28,223 25,028 30,064 25,818 23,661 2013 24,202 24,566 24,064 23,536 23,646 22,960 24,473 27,164 24,238 26,942 21,852 22,630 350,000
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Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Transportation Lincoln County Transit Bus Ridership Trends
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Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Phone (704) 866-6837
150 South York Street
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Fax (704) 869-1960
Transportation Administration Cleveland County Transit Bus Ridership Trends Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 4,853 4,877 5,297 5,891 4,768 4,684 35000
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