New programmatic approach

Revisions to programs and

committee input on program scoring

Revisions to program names and project types

• 19 to 13 programs based on feedback

• Project types further described and combined when redundant

• Committee assignments of project types reassigned based on feedback

• Funding eligibility reviewed and revised

  

  

  Summary of revisions

  
  

  
  

  Committee Program Project type Project type description

  
  

  = additions / revisions

  

  = combinations / deletions

  
  

  3PC	Complete streets	Transportation projects for ADA compliance w / universal design	Projects that address ADA transition plans along FA roadw ays
  3PC	Complete streets	Safe routes for non-drivers	Recommend removal / mostly duplicative
  EMPC	Air quality	Transit vehicle emission reduction (new or modification)	Funds to assist w ith the cost of cleaner transit vehicles
  EMPC	Air quality	Diesel vehicle emission reduction (new or modification)	Funds to assist w ith the cost of cleaner vehicles
  EMPC	Air quality	Alternative fuel infrastructure	Electric or natural gas fuel infrastructure
  EMPC	Air quality	Advanced truck stop electrification	Electrification of truck stop parking to reduce/eliminate idling
  EMPC	Environment	Mitigation banking combined	Funds to create land banks for restoration off-site from a transportation project
  LUC	Quality of place	Was 3PC Traffic calming	Was 3PC Treatments that reduce travel speed and improve ped/bike comfort
  LUC	Quality of place	Was STC Roadw ay expansion	Was STC Widening of roadw ays to address congestion
  STC	New roadw ays	Surface transport infrastructure to facilitate port "linkages"	New roadw ays connect port facilities to existing transportation system
  STC	New roadw ays	New truck parking facilities	New parking specifically for trucks
  STC	New roadw ays	New bridge / roadw ay / tunnel construction	New roadw ays, bridges, or tunnels
  STC	New roadw ays	Construction of minor collectors in same corridor as NHS route	Construct service lanes along arterial roads; NHS ow ned by INDOT
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Railw ay-highw ay grade crossings	Projects that address safety issues at railroad crossings
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intersection safety improvements	Projects that attemp to reduce safety issues at intersections
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intelligent Transportation Systems	Projects that use technology to increase efficiency of transportation system
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Traffic monitoring / management / control	Funding for the monitoring and management of traffic (usually a state level initiative)
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Travel demand management strategies / programs	Funds that assist w ith reducing the demand for travel and congestion
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Emergency communications equipment / priority control systems	Funds to implement projects for emergency communication + signal preemption
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Bridge rehabilitation or reconstruction	Added / Projects that rehabilitate or reconstruct bridges on FA roads
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Pavement rehabilitation or reconstruction	Added / Projects that rehabilitate or reconstruct FA roads
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intersection congestion improvements	Projects that attempt to reduce congestion at bottleneck locations
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Construction and operational improvements on high-risk rural roads	Projects on FA rural roads that improve safety
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Congestion pricing development / implementation	Funds that can assist w ith starting a congestion pricing scheme
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Highw ay signs for retroreflectivity	Standalone projects that increase visibility of roadw ay signs
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Safety devices/control, rumbles, skid resist., or remove obstacles at crash locations	Standalone projects to improve safety w / specific treatments on FA roadw ays
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Pavement and shoulder w idening to remedy unsafe conditions	Projects that add w idth to address unsafe conditions w ith road narrow ness
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Fringe and corridor parking facilities / programs	Construction of parking lots for car/vanpooling and transit kiss & rides

  3PC	Complete streets	Transportation projects for ADA compliance w / universal design	Projects that address ADA transition plans along FA roadw ays
  3PC	Complete streets	Safe routes for non-drivers	Recommend removal / mostly duplicative
  EMPC	Air quality	Transit vehicle emission reduction (new or modification)	Funds to assist w ith the cost of cleaner transit vehicles
  EMPC	Air quality	Diesel vehicle emission reduction (new or modification)	Funds to assist w ith the cost of cleaner vehicles
  EMPC	Air quality	Alternative fuel infrastructure	Electric or natural gas fuel infrastructure
  EMPC	Air quality	Advanced truck stop electrification	Electrification of truck stop parking to reduce/eliminate idling
  EMPC	Environment	Mitigation banking combined	Funds to create land banks for restoration off-site from a transportation project
  LUC	Quality of place	Was 3PC Traffic calming	Was 3PC Treatments that reduce travel speed and improve ped/bike comfort
  LUC	Quality of place	Was STC Roadw ay expansion	Was STC Widening of roadw ays to address congestion
  STC	New roadw ays	Surface transport infrastructure to facilitate port "linkages"	New roadw ays connect port facilities to existing transportation system
  STC	New roadw ays	New truck parking facilities	New parking specifically for trucks
  STC	New roadw ays	New bridge / roadw ay / tunnel construction	New roadw ays, bridges, or tunnels
  STC	New roadw ays	Construction of minor collectors in same corridor as NHS route	Construct service lanes along arterial roads; NHS ow ned by INDOT
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Railw ay-highw ay grade crossings	Projects that address safety issues at railroad crossings
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intersection safety improvements	Projects that attemp to reduce safety issues at intersections
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intelligent Transportation Systems	Projects that use technology to increase efficiency of transportation system
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Traffic monitoring / management / control	Funding for the monitoring and management of traffic (usually a state level initiative)
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Travel demand management strategies / programs	Funds that assist w ith reducing the demand for travel and congestion
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Emergency communications equipment / priority control systems	Funds to implement projects for emergency communication + signal preemption
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Bridge rehabilitation or reconstruction	Added / Projects that rehabilitate or reconstruct bridges on FA roads
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Pavement rehabilitation or reconstruction	Added / Projects that rehabilitate or reconstruct FA roads
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Intersection congestion improvements	Projects that attempt to reduce congestion at bottleneck locations
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Construction and operational improvements on high-risk rural roads	Projects on FA rural roads that improve safety
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Congestion pricing development / implementation	Funds that can assist w ith starting a congestion pricing scheme
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Highw ay signs for retroreflectivity	Standalone projects that increase visibility of roadw ay signs
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Safety devices/control, rumbles, skid resist., or remove obstacles at crash locations	Standalone projects to improve safety w / specific treatments on FA roadw ays
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Pavement and shoulder w idening to remedy unsafe conditions	Projects that add w idth to address unsafe conditions w ith road narrow ness
  STC	Roadw ay improvement	Fringe and corridor parking facilities / programs	Construction of parking lots for car/vanpooling and transit kiss & rides

  

  

  
  

  
  

  Committee Program Project type Project type description

  

  

  STC Roadw ay improvement Protection for bridges including inspections Funding to assist w ith the inspection of bridges

  
  

  = additions / revisions

  

  = combinations / deletions

  STC Roadw ay improvement Conduct model traffic enforcement activity at rail/highw ay crossing Funds to promote enforcement at rail/hw y crossings (usually a state level initiative) STC Roadw ay improvement Promote/educate highw ay safety matters + project to enforce law Funds to promote or educate roadw ay safety (usually a state level initiative)

  STC Roadw ay safety Install of rumble strips (not in conflict w / bike/ped/ADA) Standalone projects to install rumple strips on FA roadw ays combined

  STC Roadw ay safety Installation of skid-resistant surface at a location w / crashes Standalone projects that reduce skidding at locations w ith this problem combined STC Roadw ay safety Installation of traffic control at location w / high crashes Standalone projects that install new stop signs or signals to reduce crashes STC Roadw ay safety Removal of roadside obstacle Funds to remove trees or other items along FA roads that could be crashed into

  STC Roadw ay safety Roadw ay Corridor safety for vehicles Projects that improve safety for vehicles along a segment of roadw ay combined TOR Transit / asset mngmt Transit vehicle replacement (existing and subject to TAMP) Funding to replace existing transit vehicles according to transit asset mngnt plan TOR Transit / cust experience Mobility management / information technology systems Funding to improvement mobility management and technology (GTFS)

  TOR Transit / cust experience Travel training Funding to train individuals on how to use transit

  TOR Transit / cust experience Volunteer driver programs Funding to offset the cost associated w ith volunteer driver programs

  TOR Transit / expansion Transit vehicles for expansion of service Funding to purchase new vehicles to expand service (locations or hours)

  TOR Transit / expansion Operating assistance for new transit service Funding for the operations and expansion of new transit services

  TOR Transit / expansion Ferry boats Funding to purchase ferry boats combined

  TOR Transit / expansion Ferry terminals Funding to build ferry terminals combined

  TPC Planning Development of regional environmental protection plans Planning funds to address environmental protection and transportation linkages TPC Planning Transit planning and administrative oversight Funding to plan and oversee transit

  TPC Planning Transportation planning (general) Funds to conduct transportation planning across all modes

  TPC Planning Creating Livable Communities or TOD planning program Funds to conduct transportation and land use planning/linkages across all modes TPC Planning Road safety audit Funds to conduct road safety audits of locations seeking HSIP funding combined TPC Planning Data collection / softw are / equipment or devel./implement of PbP system Funding to assist w ith performance-based planning

  TPC Planning Development / implemention of Performance-based Planning manage. program Funding to assist w ith performance-based planning combined

  TPC Planning Safety data collection / analysis and improvement of data Funds to assist in the collection of safety data and analysis of the data

  TPC Planning Transportation safety planning or road safety audits Funds to specifically conduct transportation safety planning or road safety audits

  

  

  Recommended programs

  
  

  

  3PC

  
  

  • Complete

    streets

  • Multi-use trails

    EMPC

    
    

    

  • Air quality

  • Environment

    LUC

    

  • Quality of place

    STC

    

  • New roadways

  • Roadway

    improvements

    TOR

    

  • Asset management

  • Customer

    experience

  • Expansion

  • Operating

  • Safety

    
    

    

    TPC / Planning program

    

    

    New programmatic approach

    
    

    

    PART I:

    Program

    Score

    
    

    PART II:

    Project

    Score

    • Critical paths

    • Potential futures

    • Project type difficulty

      
      

    • Primary criteria

    • Program criteria

      
      

      Transportation Improvement Program

      

      
      

      

      PART I: Program evaluations

      Proposed project evaluation criteria and weights

      

      

      Evaluating programs

      

      

      

      

      step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4

      
      

      

      Impact on critical paths

      Impact on futures

      Difficulty to implement

      Program evaluation

      

      

      score

      80% 12% 8% 100%

      
      

      Qualitatively evaluate project types impact on critical paths.

      Consider direct and

      indirect benefits.

      
      

      High impact = 1 Medium impact = ½ Low impact = 0

      Qualitatively evaluate project types impact on futures. Consider direct and indirect benefits.

      
      

      High impact = 1 Medium impact = ½ Low impact = 0

      Qualitatively evaluate project types difficulty to implement.

      
      

      High impact = 1 Medium impact = ½ Low impact = 0

      Rank project types based on their score.

      
      

      Average staff score

      was 50

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      NWI 2050 plan focus areas

      NWI 2050 plan focus areas

      step 1

      Evaluate project’s impact on critical paths

      
      

      Critical paths to achieving NWI’s 2050 vision	Connected NWI / NWI’s people have accessible, safe, and equal opportunities for working, playing, living and learning.	Renewed NWI / NWI’s urban and rural centers are places people want to come to and live in, and our environment is safe and healthy.	United NWI / NWI’s diversity is celebrated, and we work together as a community across racial, ethnic, political and cultural lines for the mutual benefit of the region.	Vibrant NWI / NWI’s economy is thriving, our people are well educated, growth is planned, and natural and agricultural areas are valued and protected.
      Economy + Place / Focusing on NWI’s economy and quality of place	Update land development policies and strategies to emphasize accessibility between people and opportunities.	Maximize growth in existing centers to enhance civic and economic life and to protect natural areas and farmland.	Collaborate regionally to welcome a diversity of people and talent to achieve mixed and balanced growth.	Promote initiatives and policies to ensure healthy living, sustainability, quality of life, and prosperity.
      Environment / Focusing on NWI’s environmental quality	Connect fragmented natural areas and integrate links between people and green spaces to increase resiliency and health outcomes.	Clean and protect the air, land, water, and natural habitats to sustain and enhance the environment’s safety and health for all.	Build region-wide coalitions to advance environmental sustainability for the benefit of future generations.	Endorse innovative energy and environmental strategies to achieve a balance that protects diverse and unique ecological treasures while fostering a sustainable economy.
      Mobility / Focusing on NWI’s transportation choices	Complete roadway, bicycle, sidewalk, and transit networks across municipal and county lines to enhance safe and efficient access to opportunities for all.	Improve roadway, bicycle, sidewalk, and transit networks to revitalize existing urban and rural centers and enhance equity.	Prioritize transformative investments to elevate the position of the region and to attract a diversity of residents and high-quality economic opportunities.	Adopt technological innovation that enhances the safe and fluid movement of people and goods to enable a flourishing economy.
      People + Leaders / Focusing on NWI’s people and community leaders	Commit to removing barriers and obstacles to guarantee equal and accessible opportunities.	Focus educational and workforce development initiatives on expanding skills that the modern economy requires.	Foster better communications, cooperation and coordination to bring people together across the lines that divide us.	Embrace a dynamic, diversified and sustainable economy that attracts and retains talent, enhances quality of life, and increases personal and household income. 9

      Critical paths to achieving NWI’s 2050 vision	Connected NWI / NWI’s people have accessible, safe, and equal opportunities for working, playing, living and learning.	Renewed NWI / NWI’s urban and rural centers are places people want to come to and live in, and our environment is safe and healthy.	United NWI / NWI’s diversity is celebrated, and we work together as a community across racial, ethnic, political and cultural lines for the mutual benefit of the region.	Vibrant NWI / NWI’s economy is thriving, our people are well educated, growth is planned, and natural and agricultural areas are valued and protected.
      Economy + Place / Focusing on NWI’s economy and quality of place	Update land development policies and strategies to emphasize accessibility between people and opportunities.	Maximize growth in existing centers to enhance civic and economic life and to protect natural areas and farmland.	Collaborate regionally to welcome a diversity of people and talent to achieve mixed and balanced growth.	Promote initiatives and policies to ensure healthy living, sustainability, quality of life, and prosperity.
      Environment / Focusing on NWI’s environmental quality	Connect fragmented natural areas and integrate links between people and green spaces to increase resiliency and health outcomes.	Clean and protect the air, land, water, and natural habitats to sustain and enhance the environment’s safety and health for all.	Build region-wide coalitions to advance environmental sustainability for the benefit of future generations.	Endorse innovative energy and environmental strategies to achieve a balance that protects diverse and unique ecological treasures while fostering a sustainable economy.
      Mobility / Focusing on NWI’s transportation choices	Complete roadway, bicycle, sidewalk, and transit networks across municipal and county lines to enhance safe and efficient access to opportunities for all.	Improve roadway, bicycle, sidewalk, and transit networks to revitalize existing urban and rural centers and enhance equity.	Prioritize transformative investments to elevate the position of the region and to attract a diversity of residents and high-quality economic opportunities.	Adopt technological innovation that enhances the safe and fluid movement of people and goods to enable a flourishing economy.
      People + Leaders / Focusing on NWI’s people and community leaders	Commit to removing barriers and obstacles to guarantee equal and accessible opportunities.	Focus educational and workforce development initiatives on expanding skills that the modern economy requires.	Foster better communications, cooperation and coordination to bring people together across the lines that divide us.	Embrace a dynamic, diversified and sustainable economy that attracts and retains talent, enhances quality of life, and increases personal and household income. 9

      

      

      Potential futures for NWI 2050

      step 2 Evaluate project’s impact on future scenarios

      
      

      

      

      New chances for a new frontier

      
      

      A future shaped by rapid technological change and NWI’s abundant source of fresh water.

      
      

      In this future, the Region’s population grows rapidly and the economy is driven by technological changes. New solutions are required for new times.

      

      Potential futures for NWI 2050

      step 2 Evaluate project’s impact on future scenarios

      
      

      

      Sharp and in focus

      
      

      A future influenced by technological change but at a pace that allows NWI to adapt and grow with change.

      
      

      In this future, the Region’s population grows but not quickly enough to escape the issue with the aging population. The environment is healthy.

      

      Potential futures for NWI 2050

      step 2 Evaluate project’s impact on future scenarios

      
      

      

      

      Stay in your lane

      
      

      A future that resembles the Region like we know it today. Growth is slow, the connection to Chicago remains important to the economy and industry is key.

      
      

      In this future, the Region’s population stays steady but is at risk due to the aging population, and the balance between environment and growth remains and issue.

      

      

      Project type difficulty

      
      

      step 3

      

      Low

      Evaluate project’s difficulty

      
      

      

      Medium

      
      

      

      High

      A project type may be low difficulty if it has none of the following known factors that make implementation difficult:

      A project type may be medium difficulty to implement if it has one of the following known factors that make implementation difficult:

      A project type may be highly difficult to implement if it has more than one of the following known factors that make implementation difficult:

      
      

      1. Significant ROW takings

      2. Utility easements

      3. Requires cooperation of railroads

      4. Lack of institutional capacity locally, regionally, or on the state level to implement

      5. Securing local match is routinely problematic

      6. Ownership and maintenance

STC programs

Investment impact on regional vision and plan focus areas

80%

Investment impact on regional vision and plan focus areas

80%

Presented below are initial scores computed by staff

High = 1, M ed = 1/2, Lo w = 0 | M o bility wo rth 2x other focus areas

PART II: Project evaluations

Proposed project evaluation criteria and weights

Criteria for every project

Access + connections

Cost effectiveness

Economic generation

Environmental benefits

Local policy

+ plan support

Up to 100

points

Safety

Safety

Evaluating a project’s ability to make new connections, fill gaps, or increase access

Evaluating a project’s cost effectiveness

Evaluating a project’s impact on generating economic benefits

Evaluating a project’s benefits to the environment

Evaluating a project’s consistency and support of local policy and plans

Regional policy + plan support

Partnerships

Project readiness

Social equity

Evaluating a project’s consistency and support of regional policy and plans

Evaluating a project’s support from partners

Evaluating a project’s readiness for construction

Evaluating a project’s benefits for a safer transportation system

Evaluating a project’s benefits towards social equity

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