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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Clean Air Attainment Program-9/28/2015Application for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming City of Waterloo September 26, 2015 NARRATIVE A Existing Conditions The City of Waterloo downtown traffic signal system was last re -timed in 1999. Since the last re -timing project was completed, street function and land uses have changed significantly. Some streets have been converted from one-way to two-way operation. Developing new traffic signal timing plans for the downtown system will better accommodate the current traffic patterns being experienced throughout downtown. Traffic signal timing can be one of the most efficient means of reducing emissions. The downtown traffic signal system is bounded by West 6th Street, Washington Street, MuIlan Avenue, and Walnut Street. Proposed Improvements During peak hours, the downtown street system can experience significant congestion due to the volume of traffic and the existing capacity of the corridors. The proposed project will be the first comprehensive review of the traffic signal timing plans for the downtown system since 1999. Per the Institute of Transportation Engineers, studies have shown that traffic signal timing improvements can result in reduced travel times by 8 to 25%1. The existing travel times, speeds, and travel profiles of the corridors have been measured using PC - Travel software with GPS to determine existing conditions and will be measured again after the improvements are in place to document the increased efficiency provided by the adaptive signal systems. The average corridor speeds were used to help develop the Emission Reduction Calculations. This project will include updated traffic signal timings for the base timing plans, clearance intervals, coordination plans, and pedestrian timing plans. The engineering for the project will include data collection, traffic modeling to determine improvements to the timings and plans, and assistance to the City of Waterloo during implementation of the new information. The primary goal of the project is to increase the efficiency of travel along the downtown Waterloo corridors including reduced travel times, reductions in idle time and stops at intersections, and the associated reduction of vehicle emissions. The secondary goal of the project is collect and study bicycle and pedestrian traffic. If certain improvements are found to help lead to more non -motorized use, then recommendations will be made for future projects. Increased share of pedestrian and bicycle traffic can decrease mobile source pollution. Financing The improvement plan will cost approximately $150,000 to implement. The City of Waterloo is requesting a total of $120,000 (80%) in Iowa's Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funds. The City will provide the remaining project costs as the local match. An itemized breakdown is provided in Section C. Long -Range Transportation Plan The proposed improvements are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments' (INRCOG) Long Range Transportation Plan. 1 Institute of Transportation Engineers, "Benefits of Retiming Traffic Signals," 2005. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 DETAILED MAP B ICfAP—op*nmwnTrafficSigna|Redming September 2015 ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS C $10,000 Travel Time / Delay Data Collection and Analysis $80,000 ..... Intersection Data Collection $5,000 Data Reduction $15,000 Modeling & Analysis $5,000 Design of Non -Motorized Traffic Data Collection and Analysis $25,000 Non -Motorized Mid -Block Peak Hour Traffic Data Collection $10,000 Non -Motorized Traffic Analysis $5,000 Report & Recommendation $20_000 .........._ Timing Implementation $25,000 Project Planning, Coordination, and Management $200,000 - Total A brief outline of the work activities to be included as part of the project is as follows: 1. Traffic Counts — Utilize existing count data from City and Iowa DOT and supplement with new counts as needed to identify peak traffic movements and daily traffic patterns. 2. Non -motorized Traffic — Collect data on pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 3. Functional Geometric Review — Review and verify auxiliary lane lengths, posted speeds, and observed travel speeds. 4. Existing Signal Timings — Document and gather all existing signal timing data. 5. Timing Models — Use motorized and non -motorized traffic data, functional geometric data, and existing signal timing plans to create base models for each traffic period. Develop optimized timing plans which include phasing splits, cycle lengths, and offsets for each signalized intersection. 6. Recommend Signal/geometric changes to accommodate pedestrian and bicyclist. 7. Timing Plan Implementation — Process timing model data, perform observation, and adjust timings as needed based on field observations and traffic flow. 8. Travel Time Studies — Perform post improvement travel time studies to document improved travel speeds and reduced stops/idling. Develop post summation to demonstrate benefits of project for City use and submission to Iowa DOT ICAAP staff to document project benefits. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 SCHEDULE D PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming Project CITY OF WATERLOO, IA ICAAP Funding Application ICAAP Project Evaluation & Notification of Commission Action DOT Agreement Exchange FHWA authorization Consultant Selection Design and Data Collection Analysis and Report Final Reviews to Iowa DOT Project Implementation Post Measurements October 2015 October 2015 — March 2016 October 2016- February 2016 February -2016 -March 2016 March 2016 April 2016 — October 2016 Nov. 2016 — February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 — May 2017 September 2017 ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION E ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 ADOPTED FORMAL RESOLUTION FROM MPO F ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BLACK HAWK COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WHEREAS, the Black Hawk County Metropolitan Area Transportation Policy Board (MPO) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the urbanized area of Black Hawk County, Iowa, which includes Waterloo; and WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation administers the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) and awards funding to projects that will relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality; and WHEREAS, the traffic signal retiming project in downtown Waterloo will help achieve these goals for the City of Waterloo and improve traffic flow for the area; and WHEREAS, the traffic signal retiming project conforms to the MPO`s transportation planning process and Long Range Transportation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Black Hawk County Metropolitan Area Transportation Policy Board supports the application of the City of Waterloo for ICAAP funding for the traffic signal retiming project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 day ofbee; 2013. Buck Clark, Chair Attest: Kevin Blanshan, INRCOG Executive Director CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G The following calculations represent the specific emission reductions expected as a result of traffic signal retiming in downtown Waterloo. Traffic volumes used in the emission reduction calculations were existing 2009 traffic volume counts from the Iowa Department of Transportation Traffic Flow Maps. Where peak hour turning movement counts were not available an 8.5% peak hour of ADT value was assumed as this value aligns with locations where peak hour turning movement counts were available. Average speed data was obtained from travel time studies conducted by Shive-Hattery on behalf of the City of Waterloo E_or hepar oce _of_th_e e calculations PC -Travel software with GPS was used to determine existing conditions. For the purpose of these calculations it was assumed that the average speed in the corridors would increase by approximately 15% based on previous studies of similar signal optimization type projects. The projected average speed was capped at the posted speed limit or existing travel speed if exceeding posted speed. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, traffic signal improvements such as retiming typically reduce travel time between 8 to 25 percent' Emission factors in grams/mile for hydrocarbons volatile organic compounds (VOC(HCs)), carbon monoxide (CO), and Nitrogen Oxide (NO,) were developed from the EPA's MOBILE 6.2 air quality model. The Iowa Department of Transportation provided outputs of the model for operating speeds along city arterials. Institute of Transportation Engineers, "Benefits of Retiming Traffic Signals," 2005. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G Cost Effectiveness of Total Emission Reductions A summation of annual emission reductions (kg/yr) for each of the road segments that will experience improved traffic flow and delay reduction due to the timing and coordination plans of a downtown traffic signal system retiming plan. For specific emission reduction calculations on each road segment, see the following worksheets. , Esti 'mated,KE,missions'Redusti ons VOC ItC $3 V `NOXA - SCO Segment 1) MuIlan Ave - daily reduction (kg/yr) 0 0 0 0 ^ i-iyfedttetierr Vie'-;r^r";"==` fkgArr)- — -34— —9— 7 —0 Segment 3) 5th Street-- daily reduction (kg/yr) 37 118 21 0 Segment 4) 6th Street - daily reduction (kg/yr) 41 132 24 0 Segment 5) Franklin Street - daily reduction (kg/yr) 12 38 7 0 Segment 6) Washington Street - daily reduction (kg/yr) 49 166 27 0 Total Annual Reduction (kg/yr) 172 445 85 0 Cost Effecti eness Total Estimated Project Cost $150,000 Effective Project Life (years) 5 Annual Project Cost $30,000 Annual Cost per kg of Reduced Pollutant ($/kg/yr) $174.40 $67.481 $351.981 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G Mullan Ave, Washington St to Walnut St Traffic Signal Retiming ...Carr''do;r: Corridor Length (miles) 0.72 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 9,700 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 6,984 Peak hour VMT 573 Off -Peak Hour VMT 6,411 Peak Hour of ADT 8.2% Esfima edlEmissrons ,Exrsti,n• Conditions screed, Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 36 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 37 Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.607 12.661 1.733 563.190 Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.595 12.765 1.739 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 921 7,255 993 322,708 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 10,226 81,836 11,149 3,610,611 Daily Emissions = Emissions (g/day) 11,146 89,091 12,142 3,933,319 ,Estrrriated mis_stonso- r7 proAtemjents Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 36 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 37 Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.607 12.661 1.733 563.190 Emission Factor- Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.595 12.765 1.739 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 921 7,255 993 322,708 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 10,226 81,836 11,149 3,610,611 Daily Emissions = Emissions (g/day) 11,146 89,091 12,142 3,933,319 Estimated. missions:,Reductio''s' VOCG HC Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 0 0 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 0 0 0 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G 1st Street, Washington St to Walnut St Traffic Signal Retiming RCorErrdor Data:` Corridor Length (miles) 0.72 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 7,220 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 5,198 Peak hour WIT 442 Off -Peak Hour VMT 4,756 % Peak Hour of ADT 8.5% Estimated Emfssior,. Exisiin: Concitio Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) Daily Emissions = > Emissions (g/day) 12.537 1.737 563.190 12.547 1.730 563.190 5,541 768 248,930 59,679 8,229 2,678,757 65,220 8,996 2,927,687 Estima_e•Emissrons.- Post lrnpa goOps,s'- • Speed(HO', N Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 35 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 35 Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.620 12.551 1.727 563.190 Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.620 12.551 1.727 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 716 5,548 763 248,930 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 7,705 59,698 8,214 2,678,757 Daily Emissions = > Emissions (g/day) 8,421 65,245 8,978 2,927,687 Estima ed Emissions R.edu tions S seed VOC N CIX, Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 93 -25 19 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) -9 7 0 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G 5th Street, Washington St to Walnut St Traffic Signal Retiming gra dorData, Corridor Length (miles) 0.72 Average DailyTraffic(ADT) 6,200 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 4,464 Peak hourVMT 379 Off Peak Hour VMT 4,085 _. ____ ____ ____ __z_T_ Peak Hour of ADT 8.5% ENT pig, Emission Exr'sti`r g Got i f onss Speed U®C I : A C® xNOX f Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 27 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 29 Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.769 12.723 1.779 563.190 Emission Factor- Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.727 12.587 1.755 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 670 4,822 674 213,449 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 7,055 51,418 7,169 2,300,631 Daily Emissions =2 Emissions (g/day) 7,725 56,240 7,843 2,514,080 °3"X^r�ai ,F fi2"`^t ;x. . � .r" R. 'si% "# o.; E�st.1rr,ta ed Emnissioi Pos l np pa e m t ��fWt p � .• 3'sd 3i'N sa` Y �. �C t.' Wig' � >` c_ Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 30 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 30 Emission Factor- Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Emission Factor- Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 647 4,747 661 213,449 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 6,977 51,169 7,124 2,300,631 Daily Emissions =2 Emissions (g/day) 7,625 55,916 7,785 2,514,080 .... ' Eis.im#ted, EmissionsReduc ions Soeed VOC$HC OX. r ry rC® r; Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 101 324 58 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 37 118 21 0 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G 6th Street, Washington St to Walnut St Traffic Signal Retiming J N ` vrCmo i . o rD ta�,,,a Corridor Length (miles) 0.72 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 7,520 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 5,414 Peak hour VMT 460 Off -Peak Hour VMT 4,954 Peak Hour of ADT 8.5% Esti'matsed Emissrons- Existt`rr won' ®'tic n .,..Spee a VOA H ry . CO Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 28 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 29 Emission Factor- Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.748 12.653 1.767 563.190 Emission Factor- Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.727 12.587 1.755 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 804 5,820 813 259,067 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 8,556 62,361 8,695 2,790,269 Daily Emissions = y Emissions (g/day) 9,360 68,181 9,508, 3,049,336 Es i ate d Emissions 'Post l rn0rrovern eat =E, S,aee®_s V"O( HC ,;N.01(...$, Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 30 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 30 Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 786 5,762 802 259,067 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 8,462 62,059 8,640 2,790,269 Daily Emissions = 1 Emissions (g/day) 9,248 67,821 9,443 3,049,336 Estim ed Ekkrssions-Recducions "r °eed> VOC 'He , NOX Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 113 361 65 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 41 132 24 0 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G Franklin St, Mullan Ave to 6th St Traffic Signal Retiming :nab Corridor Length (miles) 0.5 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 12,170 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 6,085 Peak hour VMT 523 Off -Peak Hour VMT 5,562 Peak Hour of ADT 8.6% m` sem: Esti a ed Emission ; Exrstinfi: Cmn • itions S • ed , VOC ,HC r r{ NOX 'CO Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 27 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 30 Emission Factor- Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.769 12.723 1.779 563.190 Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 925 6,654 930 294,548 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 9,500 69,670 9,700 3,132,463 Daily Emissions =I Emissions (g/day) 10,425 76,324 10,631 3,427,011 Esti ate' d Emissions POs Im rove`;, enfsfras k Seed Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 30 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 30 Emission Factor- Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Emission Factor- Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.708 12.526 1.744 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) 893 6,551 912 294,548 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) 9,500 69,670 9,700 3,132,463 Daily Emissions =I Emissions (g/day) 10,393 76,221 10,612 3,427,011 ,v.„Estima ed''Esniss''onReduiction•` ?.S.eed VOGI HC l ® NOX Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 32 103 18 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 12 38 7 0 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS G Washington St, Mullan Ave to 6th St Traffic Signal Retiming Corridor Length (miles) Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Peak hourVMT Off -Peak Hour VMT Peak Hour of ADT 0.5 2,680 1,340 11 1,226 8.50% tlrnatedEm ssi`onsE i'stifl!: Cond ti Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) Emission Factor - Peak Hour (g/mi) Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) Peak Hour Emissions = Peak VMTx EF (g) Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMTx EF (g) Daily Emissions =2 Emissions (g/day) Avg. Speed - Peak Hour (mph) 13 16.077 2.180 1.818 12.881 1.806 288 1,833 249 2,229 15,792 2,214 2,517 17,625 2,463 563.190 563.190 64,204 690,471 754,675 Avg. Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) Emission Factor- Peak Hour (g/mi) Emission Factor - Off -Peak Hour (g/mi) Peak Hour Emissions = Peak Off -Peak 563.190 563.190 64,204 690,471 Daily Emissions = > Emissions (g/day) Daily Emissions Reduction (g/day) 754,675 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 133 456 73 49 166 27 Note: Emission factors are obtained from the 2008 Arterial Street Vehicle Emissions Table provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 0 MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT H ICAAP — Downtown Traffic Signal Retiming September 2015 owAooT Form 105101 (03-09) MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the state of Iowa that are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism for requiring grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups. Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen statement(s). Submit additional pages as necessary. ❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons. Describe the positive impact expected from this project. Indicate which group is impacted: ❑ Women ❑ Persons with a disability ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans ❑ Other ❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons. Describe the negative impact expected from this project. Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy. Page 5 of 6 Provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate which group is impacted: ❑- Women a Persons with a disability TJ Blacks 0 Latinos f Asians ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans ❑ Other The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons. Present the rationale for determining no impact. Traffic signal timing improvement will benefit all users regardless of minority status. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Name: Mohammad Elahi iV .um Qdd Title: Traffic Engineer Definitions "Minority Persons," as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans. "Disability," as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 7, paragraph "b," subparagraph (1): b. As used in this subsection: (1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. "Disability" does not include any of the following: (a) Homosexuality or bisexuality. (b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments or other sexual behavior disorders. (c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania. (d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs. "State Agency," as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the state of Iowa. Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT A- ITEMIZED COSTS TASK TASK DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST 1 Travel Time / Delay Data Collection and Analysis 10,000 2 Intersection Data Collection 80,000 3 Data Reduction 5,000 4 Modeling & Analysis 15,000 5 Design of Non -Motorized Traffic Data Collection and Analysis 5,000 6 N.on4AA.otoxlzed Mit-Block Peak Hour Traffic Data Collection_ 75,0[0 7 Non -Motorized Traffic Analysis 10,000 8 Report & Recommendation 5,000 9 Timing Implementation 20,000 10 Fine Tuning, AM, Noon, PM, OFF PEAK By City 11 Project Planning, Coordination, and Management 25,000 TOTAL: $ 200,000 Form 230017wd 07-15 IOWA DOT APPLICATION FORM FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FUNDS General Information Applicant Agency: City of Waterloo (Government Entity, Non -Profit Organization; or Individuals) Contact Person (Name & Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer Title): Complete Mailing 625 Glenwood Street Address: Waterloo City e -Mail: mohammad.elahi@waterloo- ia.org Iowa State Street Address and/or Box No. 50703 319-291-4440 Zip Daytime Phone If more than one agency or organization is involved in this project, please state the name, contact person, mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach an additional page if more than two agencies are involved.) Applicant Agency: Contact Person (Name & Title): Complete Mailing Address: e -Mail: Street Address and/or Box No. City Project Information State Zip Daytime Phone Project Title2: Downtown Traffic Signal Retinmg Project Description (including length, if applicable): Retiming traffic signals in downtown Waterloo *Project priority (1 = highest priority): (a sponsor submitting multiple applications in this funding cycle must assign a numerical rank or priority to each application.)3 *Assign the proposed project to one or more of the following categories (check one or more): ❑ Transportation -Related Project in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) 0 ❑ Transportation Control Measure (TCM) ® Traffic Flow Improvement (Intersection, Signalization, Other) ❑ Planning and Project Development ❑ Travel Demand Management (TDM) O Transit -Related Improvement Shared -Ride O Bicycle or Pedestrian Facility or Program (circle one) O Intermodal Freight or Passenger (circle one) ❑ Altemative Fuels O Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program ❑ Outreach Activity (Education, Advertising, or Technical Assistance * Is the project consistent with the State Implementation Plan for air quality for non -attainment areas? * Is the project consistent with the MPO's local Congestion Management Plan? Page 1 of 6 Yes No ❑ ❑ 0 Not Applicable * Is the project consistent with the 0 MPO 0 RPA 0 statewide Long -Range Transportation Plan? ® 0 0 Notes: 1 Requires public agency as co-sponsor of application. 2 The term °project° means any ICAAP infrastructure or program proposal. 3 The Iowa Department of Transportation will use the priority ratings to reflect the sponsor. Project Costs (An itemized breakdown must be included on an attached sheet): Total Cost Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Fund Request Applicant Match (20% Minimum) 1. 2. 3. $ 200000 $ 160000 $ 40000 List All Applicant Match Sources Amount Assured or Anticipated (Date Anticipated) Sale of Bonds $40,000.00 July 2016 Are any state funds involved in this project? If yes, please explain the source and conditions ❑ Yes ® No Are any other federal funds involved in this project? If yes, please explain the source and conditions ❑ Yes ® No Estimated Project Development Schedule: Design Start Date March 1, 2016 Completion Date Land Acquisition Start Date Completion Date Construction Start Date April 1, 2017 Completion Date Has any part of this project been started? If yes, explain ❑ Yes ® No March 31, 2017 May 31, 2017 How do you plan to measure the success of this project? Conduct travel time / delay before and after studies. Page 2 of 6 9Jo£Oki Required Documentation and Narrative Information The following documents and narratives must be attached to this application. In the upper right-hand corner of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below. ® A. A NARRATIVE assessing existing congestion/air quality conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project, and providing adequate project justification. How will this project reduce congestion, reduce travel or single occupant vehicle usage, and/or improve air quality? Which transportation -related pollutant(s) are being addressed: carbon monoxide, ozone, or PM? B. A DETAILED MAP identifying the location of the project and clearly differentiating the subject project from any past or future project phases. ® C. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total project costs. This documentation does not need to be a detailed, line -item type of estimate. However, it must accomplish two objectives: first, it must show the method by which the cost estimate was prepared; and second it must enable a reviewer to determine if the cost estimate is reasonable. The manner in which these objectives are achieved may vary widely depending on the type, scope and complexity of the project. Absent a fully itemized list of costs, some general guidelines for possible methods of estimating each type of project cost are provided on Attachment A. ® D. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development. E. An OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION from the applicant's governing body (authority) that it shall: (1) commit the necessary local matching funding for project implementation and (2) upon project completion, be responsible for adequately maintaining and operating the project for public use during the project's useful life. ® F. AN ADOPTED FORMAL RESOLUTION from the appropriate MPO or RPA declaring the sponsor's proposed project or program conforms to the MPO's or RPA's regional transportation planning process. (For MPOs, the project or program must be identified in the fiscally -constrained transportation plan and, if applicable, the congestion management plan in TMAs.) • G. CALCULATIONS for vehicle emission reductions and total project cost effectiveness for the targeted pollutants. Project applicant must show through a quantitative analysis how many kilograms of pollutant will be reduced (CO, VOC, NOx, and, if applicable, PM). Project sponsor must calculate the cost effectiveness of the project by: Dividing the total annualized project cost by the number of kilograms per year of pollutant reduced ($ per kg). Applicant must also show all assumptions and source of data used to calculate the estimates. The applicant must use the most current vehicle emission factors developed by the Iowa DNR and consistent with EPA's MOBILE 6.2 air quality model. These emission factors are periodically updated and may be obtained from the Iowa DOTS ICAAP website at: http://www.iowadot.gov/systems planning/icaap.htm. s1 H. Completed MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT attached to application. The award of Iowa Clean Air Attainment funds; any subsequent funding or letting of contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; and the furnishing of materials shall not involve direct or indirect interest of any state, county, or city official, elective or appointive. All of the above are prohibited by Iowa Code Sections 314.2, 362.5, or 331.342. Any award of funding or any letting of a contract in violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funding and authorize a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed. Certification To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information included in this application is true and accurate, including the commitment of all physical and financial resources. This application has been duly authorized by the participating local authority. I understand the attached OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT(S) binds the participating local governments to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved facilities. If ICAAP funding assistance is approved for the project described in this application, I understand that an executed contract between the applicant and the Iowa Department of Transportation is required before such funding assistance can be authorized for use in implementing the project. Representing the City of Waterloo (Name of Applicant's Governing Authority) Signature Earnest G. Clark ►vel zt l c Date September 22, 2015 Typed Name and Title Typed Date (Governing Authority Official) Page 4 of 6