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Home My WebLink AboutICAAP ROUNDABOUT APPLICATION 2024 - 9.16.24Form 230017 (05-20) General Information: IDWA DDT PROJECT APPLICATION IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) Applicant Agency: City of Waterloo, Iowa Public Agency (required) Contact Person (Name and Title): Tina Schellhorn E-mail: Tina.Schellhorn@waterloo-ia.org Complete Mailing Address: 625 Glenwood Street Waterloo City Street Address and/or Box Number I� 50613 (319) 291-4440 State ZIP Code 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.) Co -Applicant Agency: E-mail: Public Agency, Non -Profit Organizations, For -Profit Organization', orindividuall Contact Person (Name and Title): Complete Mailing Address: Street Address and/or Box N umber City State ZIP Code Daytime Phone Protect Information: Project Title2: Hammond Avenue / Ridgeway Avenue Roundabout Project Description (including length, if applicable): Roundabout installation at the intersection of Hammond Avenue / Ridgeway Avenue. *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) Transportation Control Measure (TCM) Traffic Flow Improvement (Intersection, Signalization, Other) ❑ Planning and Project Development ❑ Travel Demand Management (TOM) ❑ Transit -Related Improvement ▪ Shared -Ride ▪ Bicycle or Pedestrian Facility or Program (select one) [] Intermodal Freight ❑ Passenger ❑ Alternative Fuels ❑ 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? ❑ Yes ❑ No slot Applicable *Is the project consistent with the MPO's local congestion management plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No j Jot Applicable *Is the project consistent with the fir O ❑ RPA ❑ Statewide Long -Range Transportation Plan? ) Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable Notes: 1Requires public agency as co-sponsor of application. 2The term "project" means any ICAAP infrastructure or program proposal. 3The 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 $1,200,000.00 $700,000.00 $500,000.00 Projects with a private for -profit co -applicant require a minimum 50 percent applicant match; all other projects require a minimum 20 percent applicant match. 2. 3. List All Applicant Match Sources Amount Assured or Anticipated (Date Anticipated) City of Waterloo $500,000.00 July 01, 2025 Are any state funds involved in this project? ❑ Yes lelo If Yes, please explain the source and conditions: Are any other federal funds involved in this project? ['Yes 01 If Yes, please explain the source and conditions: Estimated Project Development Schedule: Design: Land Acquisition: Construction: Start Date: February 01, 2026 Start Date: May 01, 2026 Start Date: July 01, 2026 Has any part of this project been started? ❑ Yes ,VV❑ If Yes, please explain: "� How do you plan to measure the success of this project? Before and after modeling. Completion Date: Completion Date: Completion Date: May 01, 2026 May 01, 2026 July 01, 2027 Page 2 of 6 Required Documentation and Narrative Information The following documents and narratives must be submitted with this application. In the upper right corner of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below. 2 A. A NARRATIVE assessing existing congestions/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 particulate matter (PM)? A DETAILED MAP identifying the location of the project and clearly differentiating the subject project from any past or future project phases. 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. c D. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development. [r 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 the U.S. EPA's MOBILE 6.2 air quality model. These emission factors are periodically updated and may be obtained from the Iowa DOT's ICAAP website at: hops://iowadot.gov/systemsjlanning/Grant-Programs/ I owa-C lea n-Air-Attain ment- Program-ICAAP. • H. Completed MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT attached to application. B. • C. The award of ICAAP funds; any subsequent funding or letting of contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; and the furnishing of materials for this project 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 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 ICAAP 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 DOT is required before such funding assistance can be authorized for use in implementing the project. Representing the City of Waterloo Quefi /z 9-tari DIGITALLY SIGNED Nif Quentin Hart, Mayor (Name of Applicant's Governing Authority) Signature 9/16/2024 Date 9/16/2024 Typed Name and Title Date (Governing Authority Official) Page 3 of 6 CaIOWADOT Form 105101 (3-18) Minority Impact Statement Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa that are due beginning Jan. 1, 2009, shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism for requiring grant applications 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 groups are 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. Provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate which groups are impacted. ❑ Women ❑ Persons with a disability ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ 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. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. Name Tina Schellhorn Title Associate Traffic Engineer ❑efinitions "Minority Persons," as defined in Iowa Code 8.11, means individuals wh❑ are women, persons with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans. "Disability," as defined in Iowa Code 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 ❑ne 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 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the State of Iowa. REQUEST FOR IOWA'S CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) ATTACHMENT A Itemized breakdown of total project costs guidelines. Construction costs These may be based on historical averages for entire projects of similar size and scope. Examples include: • Typical cost per mile of trail (e.g., $200,000 per mile for moderate terrain and limited number of structures). • Typical cost per square foot of bridge deck. • Typical cost per square foot of fiber optic traffic signal interconnect cable (i.e., $178,000 per mile). • Typical cost per traffic signal upgrade (i.e., $163,000 per lump sum signal bid item). Design/Inspection costs These may be estimated based on the following typical percentages of construction costs, such as: • 8 to 10 percent for preliminary up through final design and letting activities. • 12 to 15 percent for construction inspection activities. Right of way acquisition costs These may be estimated based on: • Impact and description of impact. • Typical cost per square foot for permanent right of way. • Typical cost per square foot for temporary easements. Utility and railroad costs These may be estimated based on: • Impact and description of impact. • Typical cost per linear foot of relocated or reconstructed facility (i.e., track, pipe, electrical lines). • Typical cost per installation (i.e., railroad switches, utility poles, transformers, control boxes). Indirect costs If indirect costs are involved (e.g., wages): • Estimated hours. • Estimated hourly rate, salary. • Estimated fringe, direct. • Other direct cost estimate. • Other indirect cost estimate. Page 6 of 6 A. Narrative B. Map Existing Condition Hammond Avenue is a two-lane urban roadway classified as a minor arterial with a 30 mph speed limit. Ridgeway Avenue is a two-lane urban roadway classified as a minor arterial with a 35 mph speed limit. The 2021 DOT traffic map shows an AADT on the north leg of Hammond Avenue of 9000, 9200 on the south leg of Hammond Avenue, 8900 on the west leg of Ridgeway Avenue, 7100 on the east leg of Ridgeway Avenue. Hammond Avenue is offset to the north and south of Ridgeway Avenue which creates a skewed intersection. At the intersection, there is an eastbound right turn lane and a channelized northbound right turn lane. The intersection is controlled by all way stop control. The intersection experiences a large number of crashes. Broadside (front to side) and rear -end crashes are the predominant type of crashes. A high number of crashes related to running a stop sign occur at the intersection. The intersection is at capacity and a lot of the crashes are likely due to congestion and frustrated drivers. Excess emissions are also a result of congestion. A roundabout can reduce the crashes and congestion considerably. Proposed Concept A single lane roundabout is proposed. A roundabout can improve safety and congestion of the intersection. A roundabout will reduce the number of conflict points at the intersection and improve traffic flow. Drivers entering a roundabout will have only one conflict point with circulating traffic. Drivers entering the existing intersection have multiple conflict points. Reducing the number of conflict points will increase safety. A roundabout will also improve the geometry of the skewed intersection. I- pc Martin Memorial P Le su - Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar... 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Itemized Costs Preliminary Cost Estimate Units Unit Cost Quantity Total Cost Removal of Pavement SY $16.00 3400 $54,400 Topsoil, Strip, Store, Spread CY $20.00 200 $4,000 Signage LS $2,500.00 1 $2,500 PCC Roadway SY $85.00 3533 $300,305 Curb and Gutter LF $45.00 2200 $99,000 Granular Subbase SY $12.00 3886 $46,636 Storm Sewer LS $50,000.00 1 $50,000 Sanitary Sewer LS $40,000,00 1 $40,000 Water Main LS $40,000 00 1 $40,000 Pavement Markings LS $12,000,00 1 $12,000 Street Lighting EA $10,000,00 20 $200,000 Topsoil CY $30.00 500 $15,000 Seeding LS $2,500.00 1 $2,500 Erosion Control LS $5,000.00 1 $5,000 Traffic Control LS $50,000 00 1 $50,000 Mobilization LS $15,000 00 1 $15,000 Contingencies (10% of Construction Cost) LS $93,634,06 1 $93,634 Engineering $125,000 Total $1,154,975 Rounded Total $1,200,000 ICAAP Funds $500,000 City Funds $700,000 D. Schedule Preliminary Schedule Funds Available JULY 2025 Preliminary / Check Plans FEBRUARY 2026 Right of Way Acquisitions MAY 2026 Final Plans APRIL-MAY 2026 Construction Letting JULY 2026 Construction JULY 2026-JULY 2027 E. BLANK PAGE FOR CITY APPROVAL OF FUNDING F. BLANK PAGE FOR FORMAL RESOLUTION CITY APPROVAL OF FUNDING G. CALCULATIONS FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS The following calculations represent the specific emission reductions expected as a result of improved traffic operations throughout the intersection area. Peak hour traffic volumes used in the emission reduction calculations were counted in May 2024. ADT traffic volumes used were obtained from the Iowa DOT 2021 ADT map. Average speed data was obtained from Sidra Intersection modeling of the before (all -way stop control) and after (roundabout control). Emission factors in grams/mile for hydrocarbons volatile organic compounds (VOC (HC3)), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxide (NOx) were obtained from the EPA's MOBILE 6.2 air quality model for operating speeds along city arterials. Cost Effectiveness of Total Emissions Reductions The following Summary Table depicts the anticipated total annual emissions reduction in the intersection area, within the project limits, and the annual cost per kg of reduced pollutant for VOC, CO and NOx. Detailed calculation is depicted in the tables on the next page under Detailed Calculation - Conversion to Roundabout. Summary Table Estimated Emissions Reductions VOC (HC) CO NOx CO2 Total Annual Reduction (kg/yr) 899 3458 511 0 Cost Effectiveness Total Estimated Project Cost ($) 1,200,000 Effective Project Life (Years) 25 Annual Project Cost ($) 48,000.00 Annual Cost per kg of Reduced Pollutant ($/kg/yr) $ 53.37 $ 13.88 $ 93.87 Detailed Calculation - Conversion to Roundabout Intersection Data Roadway Length Analyzed (miles) 0.76 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 17,100 Vehicle Miles Traveled 12,996 AM Peak Hour VMT 780 PM Peak Hour VMT 1,170 Off -Peak Hour VMT 11,047 % AM Peak Hour of ADT 6% % PM Peak Hour of ADT 9% Estimated Emissions - Existing Conditions Speed VOC (HC) CO NOx CO2 Average Speed - AM Peak Hour (mph) 22 Average Speed - PM Peak Hour (mph) 15 Average Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 23 Emissions Factor -AM Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.913 13.282 1.864 563.190 Emissions Factor -PM Peak Hour (g/mi) 2.340 15.242 2.086 563.190 Emissions Factor -Off Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.879 13.137 1.843 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = AM Peak VMT x EF (g) 1492 10357 1453 439153 Peak Hour Emissions = PM Peak VMT x EF (g) 2737 17828 2440 658730 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMT x EF (g) 20757 145119 20359 6221335 Daily Emissions = 1 Emissions (g/day) 24985 173304 24252 7319217 Estimated Emissions - Post Conditions Speed VOC (HC) CO NOx CO2 Average Speed - AM Peak Hour (mph) 29 Average Speed - PM Peak Hour (mph) 26 Average Speed - Off -Peak Hour (mph) 29 MI Emissions Factor -AM Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.727 12.587 1.755 563.190 Emissions Factor -PM Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.793 12.799 1.792 563.190 Emissions Factor -Off Peak Hour (g/mi) 1.727 12.587 1.755 563.190 Peak Hour Emissions = AM Peak VMT x EF (g) 1347 9815 1368 439153 Peak Hour Emissions = PM Peak VMT x EF (g) 2097 14970 2096 658730 Off -Peak Emissions = Off -Peak VMT x EF (g) 19077 139044 19387 6221335 Daily Emissions = F Emissions (g/day) 22521 163829 22851 7319217 Estimated Emissions Reduction Speed VOC (HC) CO NOx CO2 Daily Emissions = X Emissions (g/day) 2464 9475 1401 0 Annual Reduction = daily reduction x 365 (kg/yr) 899 3458 511 0