Greenways + Blueways Plan | |
December 5, 2017 9:00 a.m.
Lake Michigan Room 6100 Southport Road, Portage
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance; Introductions
Meeting Participation Survey
Action on the minutes of the October 10 TPC meeting (Pages 1-2)
Greenways + Blueways TIGER Grant Update – Mitch Barloga
Public Comment Report for Transportation Improvement Program Amendments – Stephen Sostaric
Action on Resolution 17-23, FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #5 for Local Projects (Pages 3-6) – Charles Bradsky
Action on Resolution 17-24, FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #6 for INDOT Projects (Pages 7-9) – Charles Bradsky
Action on Resolution 17-25, FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #7 for Transit Projects (Pages 10-12) – James Winters
Environmental Management Policy Committee (EMPC)
Ped, Pedal & Paddle Committee (3PC)
Transit Operators Roundtable
Land Use Committee
Freight Committee
Surface Transportation Committee (STC)
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Southwestern Michigan Planning Commission
Federal Highway Administration & Federal Transit Administration
Other Business
Staff Announcements
NIRPC Meetings/Events
The Environmental Management Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, December 7 at 9 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC
The Ped, Pedal & Paddle Committee will meet on Thursday, December 7 at 1:30
p.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC
The NIRPC Executive Board/Full Commission will meet on Thursday, December 14 at 9 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC
The Environmental Management Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, January 4 at 9 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at NIRPC
The next Technical Planning Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Room at the NIRPC office.
Requests for alternate formats, please contact Mary Thorne at NIRPC at least 48 hours prior at (219) 763-6060 extension 131 or at mthorne@nirpc.org. Individuals with hearing impairments may contact us through the Indiana Relay 711 service by calling 711 or (800) 743-3333.
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
NIRPC Lake Michigan Room 6100 Southport Road, Portage October 10, 2017
MINUTES
Chairman Kevin Breitzke called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and self- introductions. Members present included Kevin Breitzke, Geof Benson, George Topoll, John Bayler, David Wright, Tom MacLennan, Lyndsay Quist, Mark O’Dell, Bill Emerson, Jr., Kay Nelson, Joe Crnkovich, Tyler Kent, Susan Weber and Margot Sabato. Others present included Zully Alvarado, Jessie Renslo, Mike Yacullo, Jeff Huet, Brandon Arnold, Kelly Wenger, Chris Moore, Karie Koehneke, Claudia Taylor, Carl Lisek, Ismail Attallah, Jerry Siska, Frank Rosado, Jr., Bruce Lindner, Jim Vangan, Jamie Ugelde(sp), and Andrew Steele. Staff present included Ty Warner, Kathy Luther, Mitch Barloga, Scott Weber, Gabrielle Biciunas, James Winters and Mary Thorne.
The INDOT participation survey was available at the table in the lobby. The minutes of the September 12, 2017 Technical Planning Committee meeting were approved on a motion by Geof Benson and a second by George Topoll.
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Mitch Barloga reported on a yearly TIGER grant program offered by the USDOT. The maximum ask is
$25 million and the minimum is $5 million. We have applied for funding under this grant for the balance of the 58-mile Marquette Greenway route in an ask amount of $24.2 billion. The total project amount is $33 million. The local match is 20% minimum, but the more the local match, the better the change of acquiring funding. The due date is October 16.
Mitch Barloga reported on the public comment report for amendment 4 to the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program which was adopted by the NIRPC Board. It was released for a 7-day public comment period which began on October 3 and ended October 9. One negative comment in opposition to the amendment was received. Mitch read the comment as well as the response of staff. The amendment was vetted through the inter-agency consultation group as well as the Transportation Resource & Oversight Committee. The changes listed in the amendment are minor and not significant to warrant modification.
Mitch Barloga presented Resolution 17-22, the fourth amendment to the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program for local agencies. The projects went through the Transportation Resource & Oversight Committee process, and the interagency consultation public The Merrillville project combines two projects which increased the award. The Gary PTC project
fund type is CMAQ. Other actions in the amendment include change in years for projects in Hammond, Valparaiso, Cedar Lake and Highland. On a motion by Geof Benson and a second by George Topoll, the Technical Planning Committee recommended Amendment #4 to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program to the NIRPC Board for adoption.
Geof Benson said the next meeting of the Environmental Management Policy Committee is scheduled for November 2 at 9 a.m. at NIRPC.
Mitch Barloga said the Ped, Pedal & Paddle Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. on October 26 to discuss the TIGER grant.
James Winters said all federal grants for transit were accepted and thanked Susan Weber for her assistance. Tom MacLennan, LaPorte Transporte, received the 2017 Propane Auto Gas Fleet Award. The transit operators will meet after the TPC meeting. NIRPC has been tasked to organize a LakeShore South forum to research finding more local funding for the GPTC LakeShore South route which is at risk of being defunded. The challenge is in getting all parties to the table at the same time. David Wright added that another public forum on the issue will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. The Lake County Council approved funding for the service in the first reading of their budget. Discussion followed. South Lake County Community Services is holding a public meeting on October 19 to discuss expanding services to the City of Hobart.
Scott Weber reported that the Surface Transportation Committee will meet on December 5 at 8 a.m.
Federal Transit Authority – Susan Weber said the grant season is at the wire and she is interested to see how the TIGER grant shakes out.
There were no comments from the public.
Joe Crnkovich announced his retirement at the end of the month. Kelly Wenger will be his replacement. He commented that there is still a long way to go in transit.
Susan Weber announced public hearings on the South Shore double tracking project tomorrow from 6-8 pm at the Creative Arts Center in Gary and on Thursday at the Convention Center at the Blue Chip in Michigan City. Comments will be taken through October 23.
Ty Warner announced that NIRPC has hired Trey Wadsworth of the Massachusetts DOT as Director of Transportation. A candidate will be hired soon to take over for Gary Evers.
Kevin Breitzke congratulated NIRPC as host of the Indiana MPO Conference this year. The mobile tours touted the assets in the region.
Kevin Breitzke read the list of upcoming meetings.
The next Technical Planning Committee meeting is December 5 at 9 a.m. at NIRPC. Hearing no other business, Kevin Breitzke adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
A Digital MP3 of this meeting is filed. Contact Mary Thorne at the phone number or email below should you wish to receive a copy or a portion of it.
WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is a product of a multi-modal, 3-C transportation planning process, compatible with regional goals and objectives and socio-economic and demographic factors used to form the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is an implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; is fiscally constrained, and is consistent with the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality; and
Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission this fourteenth day of December, 2017.
Michael W. Griffin Chairperson
ATTEST:
Diane Noll Secretary
2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana |
Amendment #05 December 2017 |
DES | Sponsor | Project Description/Location | TIP Action | Fund Type | Phase | Year | Total Cost | Federal | Non-Federal |
1702281 | LaPorte | Michigan Avenue Preventative Road Maintenance | Fix Correct Award | STBG II | CN | 2018 | $ 279,875 | $ 223,900 | $ 55,975 |
1702282 | LaPorte | Madison Avenue Preventative Road Maintenace | Fix Correct Award | STBG II | CN | 2018 | $ 141,127 | $ 112,902 | $ 28,225 |
1601922 | LaCrosse | Construct Sidewalks at Various Locations | Increase Award ($20K) | STGB II | CN | 2019 | $ 125,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 25,000 |
1400774 | LaPorte County | ADA Sidewalks in Hanna & Rolling Prairie | Increase Funding ($19,999) | TAP Mich City UZA/ INDOT | CN | 2019 | $ 493,000 | $ 465,916 | $ 27,084 |
Increase funding for CE | |||||||||
1601869 | Michigan City | Singing Sands Trail Phs. III (Marquette Greenway) | Add Phase | CMAQ Mich City | PE | 2020 | $ 93,191 | $ 74,553 | $ 18,638 |
PE | 2018 | $ 20,000 | $ 16,000 | $ 4,000 | |||||
1702276 | DNR | Recreational Trails Program; Inter-City East Chicago IDNR # 17-005 | Add Project | RTP | PE RW | 2019 2019 | $ 20,000 $ 25,000 | $ 16,000 $ 20,000 | $ 4,000 $ 5,000 |
CN | 2019 | $ 185,000 | $ 148,000 | $ 37,000 |
New project;
1383364 | Porter County | Bridge replacement; 1.6 miles south of CR 1000 S over Kankakee #62 | Change Year | Local Bridge | CN | 2018 | $ 1,806,400 | $ 1,445,120 | $ 361,280 |
Moved from FY18 to FY 19; Change per LPA request
1383364 | Hammond | Install 3 Hawk Signal Devises; 150th, Douglas, Fix Corrected Award & 165th at trail crossings | HSIP | CN | 2018 | $ | 241,239 | $ | 192,991 | $ | 48,248 |
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DES | Sponsor | Project Description/Location | TIP Action | Fund Type | Phase | Year | Total Cost | Federal | Non-Federal |
Funding for this project was in previous TIP but left out of this TIP. The total additional monies needed is $192,991.00 for construction only. Additional monies will be requested in January for CE. | |||||||||
1500422 | LaPorte | Sidewalks, SRTS near Handley Elementary School | Change Year | Local Bridge | CN | 2019 | $ 242,525 | $ 194,020 | $ 48,505 |
Move from 2018 to 2019 | |||||||||
0301165 | Michigan City | Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities; Singing Sands Lighthouse Trail Phase 1, Rail Safety Component | Increase Award ($194,020) | Sec 130 | CN | 2018 | $ 308,000 | $ 194,020 | $ 113,980 |
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WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is a product of a multi-modal, 3-C transportation planning process, compatible with regional goals and objectives and socio-economic and demographic factors used to form the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is an implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; is fiscally constrained, and is consistent with the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality; and
Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission this fourteenth day of December, 2017.
Michael W. Griffin Chairperson
ATTEST:
Diane Noll Secretary
2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana |
Amendment #06 December 2017 |
DES | Sponsor | Project Description/Location | TIP Action | Fund Type | Phase | Year | Total Cost | Federal | Non-Federal |
1702393 | INDOT | Statewide Funding for Indiana State Police Patrols | Include | STP | N/A | Various | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,000,000 | $ - |
HMA Overlay, Preventive Maintenance; US | PE | 2018 | $ 41,000 | $ 32,800 | $ 8,200 | ||||
1702708 | INDOT | 41; 0.27 mi N of US 30 (Sauzer Pl.) to 0.90 mi N of US 30 (Willowbrook Dr.); total length 0.63 mi, all within the town limits of Schererville | Include | NHPP | CN UT/CN CE/PE | 2019 2019 2019 | $ 901,000 $ 18,000 $ 31,000 | $ 720,800 $ 14,400 $ 24,800 | $ 180,200 $ 3,600 $ 6,200 |
CN is in CY 19 Total Cost is $991,000
1702743 | INDOT | Concrete Pavement Restoration, I-65; Just S of US 231 interchange to US 30 Interchange | Include | NHPP Interstate | PE CN | 2018 2018 | $ 300,000 $ 8,025,117 | $ 270,000 $ 7,222,605 | $ 30,000 $ 802,512 |
All project phases in FY 18, Part of I-65 ATL
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WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is a product of a multi-modal, 3-C transportation planning process, compatible with regional goals and objectives and socio-economic and demographic factors used to form the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is an implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (CRP), as amended; is fiscally constrained, and is consistent with the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality; and
Duly adopted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission this fourteenth day of December, 2017.
Michael W. Griffin Chairperson
ATTEST:
Diane Noll Secretary
2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana |
Amendment #07 December 2017 |
DES | Sponsor | Project Description/Location | TIP Action | Fund Type | Phase | Year | Total Cost | Federal | Non-Federal |
1592040 | NICTD | Maintenance/ Overhaul | Include | Section 5307 Chicago UZA | N/A | 2018 | $ 5,281,263 | $ 4,225,010 | $ 1,056,253 |
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