TO: Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee

FROM: Jonathan Start, Executive Director

DATE: January 4, 2018

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.

METRO 530 N. ROSE STREET, KALAMAZOO The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The following materials are included in your meeting packet:

1. Agenda for the January 11, 2018 Meeting 2. Draft Minutes of the December 7, 2017 Meeting 3. Proposed Amendments to the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program 4. MDOT Safety Performance Measure Resolution of Support 5. MDOT Safety Target Information for Metropolitan Planning Organizations 6. Proposed National Functional Classification System Revisions 7. 2017 Technical Committee Attendance

Please remember that time sheets are due by the 15th of each month.

KALAMAZOO AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 11, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.

KALAMAZOO METRO TRANSIT AGENDA

Please limit public comments to 4 minutes.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL (Sign-in Sheet Circulated)

3. CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (ACTION)

5. MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 7, 2017 MEETING (ENCLOSURE) (ACTION)

6. POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT

7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (Non-agenda Items)

8. FY 2017 – 2020 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (ENCLOSURE) (ACTION)

9. MDOT SAFETY PERFORMANCE MEASURE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT (ENCLOSURE) (ACTION)

10. NATIONAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CHANGE REQUEST (ENCLOSURE) (ACTION)

11. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ATTENDANCE (ENCLOSURE)

12. PROJECT MAP

13. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UPDATES

14. STATUS REPORTS

a. ROADS - Questions on written status reports. Verbal reports will be limited to 4 minutes per agency.

b. LAND USE/PLANNING AND ZONING - Questions on written status reports. Verbal reports will be limited to 4 minutes per agency.

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Metro, 530 N. Rose Street.

* As of December 2016 non-voting member until 3 consecutive meetings attended.

KALAMAZOO AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7, 2017 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER The December 7, 2017 meeting of KATS Technical Committee was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Hummel. ROLL CALL (Sign-in Sheet Circulated) Meeting attendance was recorded on the sign-in sheet. Members Present

Tom Anthony Village of Mattawan Jamie Baker Oshtemo Township Chris Bessert Kalamazoo County Planning and Development Mickey Bittner Village of Paw Paw Tony Dacoba Van Buren Public Transit Steve Deisler Texas Township Chris Forth, Vice-chair City of Portage Planning Rick Fowler Michigan Department of Transportation Planning (Lansing) Jamie Harmon City of Portage Engineering Larry Hummel, Chair Van Buren County Road Commission Debbie Jung Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Jason Latham Michigan Department of Transportation Planning (Southwest) Dan Lewis Village of Schoolcraft Jim Mallery Village of Vicksburg Ryan Minkus Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Michelle O’Neill Michigan Department of Transportation (TSC) Abhishek Prodduturi City of Kalamazoo Engineering Kathy Schultz Central County Transportation Authority Joe Stark City of Kalamazoo Engineering Jodi Stefforia Comstock Township Nancy Stoddard City of Parchment Greg Vlietstra Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority Members Absent Muhammad Arif City of Portage Engineering Bill Bresson City of Galesburg * Orrin Dorr City of Kalamazoo Engineering Jeff Heppler Village of Augusta Rebekah Kik City of Kalamazoo Planning Alan Smaka Village of Lawton * Others Present Megan Arndt Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Jesse Morgan Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.

Fred Nagler Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Brian Sanada Michigan Department of Transportation (Southwest) Haley Savola Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Jon Start Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Steve Stepek Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Tim Woodhams Village of Mattawan Monica Zehner Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study

CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA No changes to the agenda were requested. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION by Minkus, SECOND by Forth, “to approve the agenda of the December 7, 2017 Technical Committee Meeting.” MOTION APPROVED. MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2017 MEETING Draft minutes from the November 9, 2017 meeting were included in the meeting materials. MOTION by Schultz, SECOND by Stefforia, “to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2017 Technical Committee Meeting.” MOTION APPROVED. POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT Start reported that the Policy Committee took action to approve recommended amendments to the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program and the cost to move telephone and data lines for KATS new offices. The office move for KATS is complete and the new offices are located in the same building across the lobby. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Hummel reported that the Nominating Committee recommendation for Technical Committee Chair was Christopher Forth, Deputy Director for the City of Portage Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services. The Nominating Committee had two recommendations for Vice-Chair: Kathy Schultz, Central County Transportation Authority Planning and Development Manager, and Ryan Minkus, County Engineer for the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County. There was an opportunity for additional nominations. There were no additional nominations for officers by members of the Technical Committee. MOTION by STEFFORIA, SECOND by BITTNER, “to appoint Christopher Forth as Chair of the KATS Technical Committee for a two-year term starting in January 2018.” MOTION APPROVED. Discussion followed on the recommendations for Vice-chair. The Technical Committee has never had more than one recommendation for an officer. Members considered vote by a show of hands or a ballot. MOTION by STEFFORIA, SECOND by WOODHAMS, “to appoint Kathy Schultz as Vice-chair of the KATS Technical Committee for a two-year term starting in January 2018.”

Jung made a motion to appoint Ryan Minkus as Vice-chair of the KATS Technical Committee. Stepek noted that the committee would have to take action on the first motion before the committee. Chair Hummel called for a vote before the committee by a show of hands. MOTION by STEFFORIA, SECOND by WOODHAMS, “to appoint Kathy Schultz as Vice-chair of the KATS Technical Committee for a two-year term starting in January 2018.” MOTION APPROVED. 2018 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE A copy of the proposed 2018 Technical Committee Meeting Schedule was included in the meeting materials. MOTION by Deisler, SECOND by Schultz, “to approve the 2018 Technical Committee Meeting Schedule.” MOTION APPROVED. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROCESS A copy of the 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Schedule was distributed at the meeting. Stepek reported that the State of Michigan went through a process improvement for the Transportation Improvement Program. As part of the new process, Metropolitan Planning Organizations are to publish the schedule for Transportation Improvement Program amendments. Stepek reported that amendments were not to exceed six (6) times a year. The proposed schedule did not include the month of July because historically the July meeting of the Technical Committee is cancelled. The schedule therefore includes back to back months in August and September. The schedule for submittal of proposed amendments is to allow time for inclusion in the Technical Committee Meeting materials. MOTION by O’NEILL, SECOND by MINKUS, “to approve the FY 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Schedule.” MOTION APPROVED. PROJECT COORDINATION Start thanked the Road Commission of Kalamazoo, Oshtemo Township, and the Michigan Department of Transportation for cooperative planning to resolve concerns with the US-131 Bridge Reconstruction Project which impacted the planned FY 2018 KL Avenue Project from 11th Street to Drake Road Transportation Alternatives Program Project. Start encouraged members to bring project scope changes to the attention of the committee as soon as possible to enhance project coordination. TRAFFIC DATA CONTRACT Start reported that KATS will be contacting members regarding 2018 traffic counts through KATS contract with Traffic Tech Services (TTS). During 2017, there were issues with members contacting TTS directly. He reminded members that the contract was through KATS. The contract with TTS expires after 2018. KATS will need to go out to bid for traffic count services in 2019. PROJECT MAP UPDATE Arndt reported that she is working on an online, interactive map using Arc-GIS. The map will show all federally funded and locally funded major projects in the Metropolitan Planning Area. Project descriptions will include detours, anticipated project start dates and target project end dates. Members were asked to assist by sending Arndt major local projects included in their Capital Improvement Programs for the development of the FY 2018 map. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UPDATES

Schultz reported that Metro is planning on implementing rebranding in January with a kick-off event to be held sometime in the beginning of the month. Bus stops are anticipated to be re-designed in the fall. Service enhancements will go into effect on January 2. Sunday service will be extended an hour. Metro continues to collect information to coordinate 2018 bus shelter improvements with planned road projects and to incorporate KATS Moves Plan. There has been an issue with tickets being given to those parking on Ransom Street. Metro is working on the situation. ROAD STATUS REPORTS Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC):

RCKC Non-motorized: The Texas Drive Trail project is closed out The RCKC is working on final plan revisions and right of way acquisition for the Drake Road Trail Project. Kalamazoo County Parks is still finalizing the preliminary layout for the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Project and working with RCKC on coordination. RCKC Road Updates: The following projects are on track for a March letting: • KL Avenue at Almena and 1st Street: Finalizing ROW acquisitions. • KL Avenue from 11th Street to Drake Road: Coordination with Oshtemo Township and

MDOT, preparing final plans. • 42nd Street from the county line to north of Y Avenue: Preparing final plans. The following 2017 RCKC construction projects are being closed out: • Stadium Drive from 4th to 6th and Michigan at 11th Street Project • East Michigan Avenue Bridge Project • Stadium Drive from 9th to US-131 • Sprinkle Road Signals • N Avenue from Sprinkle to 26th • D Avenue Bridge over the Gull Lake Outlet The following RCKC projects are in the MDOT January letting: • Q Avenue at 10th Street • 9th Street at Quail Run Drive • 9th Street at KL Avenue

Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study: KATS has received its FY 2018 National Highway Performance Program and Surface Transportation Program allocations. An email will be sent to members regarding the additional funding. Michigan Department of Transportation: Foundation work has begun on the Transportation Service Center traffic signal modernization contract. Traffic impact studies are being reviewed due to local development. Tree removal will be taking place on M-89 west of Richland as weather permits. City of Portage: Design is being finalized for the Westnedge Avenue Project from Romence to Mall Drive. Package submittal is anticipated in December for a March bid letting. Grade Inspection is expected to be complete in mid-December for the W. Centre Project from 12th Street to Oakland Drive. Designs are being finalized for the Lakeview and Portage Road Safety Project. The project is targeting a May letting. Bids will be opened today, December 7 for the Portage Road and Stryker Way Project. Village of Mattawan: The Village will be submitting an application for the 2021 Local Bridge Program for the Main Street Bridge over Amtrak. In order to ensure sufficient local match road projects are on hold in the Village.

City of Kalamazoo: The City is working on 2018 projects to ensure they are on track. LAND USE, PLANNING, AND ZONING STATUS REPORTS Comstock Township: The Township has opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses. City of Portage: The City has completed its Capital Improvement Program project proposals. The City is moving through the process regarding a decision to opt-in and allow medical marijuana businesses to operate within the City. A public hearing on associated zoning ordinances is expected in January. Kalamazoo County Planning and Development: The Planning and Development office move is complete. Offices are now located on the second floor of the County building. The Kalamazoo County Master Plan will be going to the Committee of the Whole in December and then to the County Commissioners. The County will be completing the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA). Local units who wish to participate in the process are encouraged to participate. The Countywide address verification for all addresses in the County is approximately 50% complete. Move of the Kalamazoo County Geographical Information System (GIS) Online Maps to the ArcGIS Online Platform is expected to take place in January. Michigan Department of Transportation: The State is working on a draft Memorandum of Understanding to meet current legislation requirements for Performance Measures. NEW BUSINESS Start reported that KATS has requested files for the traffic safety report and then, the data can be updated to add the four townships for Van Buren County. This will provide the basis for project selection prioritization for the safety component of the Transportation Improvement Program and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. KATS will be evaluating the budget for local road PASER data collection reimbursement to local agencies for the FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. Contributed service agreements for the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program and Invoices for FY 2018 Membership Dues have been sent. Both need to be returned for agency to continue as voting members. Stepek reminded members that a Transportation Improvement Program Project Prioritization Process Subcommittee will be held immediately after the Technical Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Stefforia, SECOND by Fowler, “to adjourn the December 7, 2017 Technical Committee Meeting.” MOTION APPROVED. There being no other business Chair Hummel adjourned the meeting of the KATS Technical Committee Meeting at 9:50 a.m. The next meeting of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Metro, 530 N. Rose Street.

Required Fields

Fiscal Year County

Respon-sible Agency Project Name Limits Length Primary Work Type Project Description Phase

Advance Construct

Federal Cost

($1000s)

Federal Fund

SourceState Cost ($1000s)

State Fund

SourceLocal Cost ($1000s)

Local Fund

Source

Total Phase Cost ($1000s)

MDOT Job No.

Local ID No.

MPO/ Rural Action Date

Amend-ment Type

Air Quality Comments

2018 Kalamazoo MDOT E N AveAt Grand Trunk Western Railroad 0.01 Rail

install gates and interconnect with adjacent track CON 416 STRH 46 M 462 202044 1/24/18 Add E Add project 1/24/18;

2018 Kalamazoo MDOT US-131 Exit 44, SW quadrant of interchange 0.01 Resurface Resurface existing carpool lot. PE 8 M 8 201974 1/24/18 Add Add project 1/24/18;

2019 Kalamazoo MDOT US-131 Exit 44, SW quadrant of interchange 0.01 Resurface Resurface existing carpool lot. CON 57 ST 13 M 70 201974 1/24/18 Add Add project 1/24/18;

2020 Kalamazoo RCKC 29th Street Bridge29th Street over Portage River, Str# 4625

0.00 Bridge restore & rehabilitate Preventative Maintenance Work CON 109 BO 16 MCS 5 CNTY 131 202433 1/24/18 Add E Add project 1/24/18;

2020 Kalamazoo RCKCBridge Preventative Maintenance

9th Street over Amtrak Str# 4633, Portage Road over Gourdneck Creek Str# 4634, and 35th Street over Kalamazoo River Str# 4642

0.00 Bridge restore & rehabilitate Preventative Maintenance Work Con 182 BHT 34 MCS 11 CNTY 227 202434 1/24/18 Add E Three locations programmed within MDOT

JN, Add Projects 1/24/18;

2019 Kalamazoo MDOT US-131 Over Amtrak & KL Avenue 0.00 Bridge replacement Bridge replacement and approaches CON 9,249 NHI 2,051 M 11,300 122664 1/24/18 Cost E

Change in federal cost from $7,649,702 to $8,468,202, state cost from $1,696,298 to $1,877,798, 1/25/17; Scope Change from Bridge restore & rehabilitate to Bridge replacement, federal cost from $8,468,202 to $9,249,051, state cost from $1,877,798 to $2,050,951, total cost from $10,346,000 to $12,135,000, 1/24/18;

2018 Kalamazoo MDOT M-43 At G Avenue 1.46 Reconstruct Reconstruct intersection, build new roundabout ROW 409 CM 91 M 500 129068 1/24/18 Year Add Project 9/27/17; Move project phase

from FY 2019 to FY 2018 1/24/18;

Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study FY 2017 - 2020 Transportation Improvement Program10/1/2016 (01/24/18)

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RESOLUTION

Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study’s Support of the State Safety Targets for Calendar Year 2018

WHEREAS, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Kalamazoo Urbanized Area; and WHEREAS, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study fosters a collaborative, cooperative, and comprehensive planning process; and WHEREAS, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study recognizes the Transportation Performance Measure regulatory requirements outlined in 23 CFR 490.105 and 23 CFR 490.107; and WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Transportation has cooperatively developed State Safety Targets for Calendar Year 2018; and WHEREAS, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation study recognizes the importance of supporting the following Michigan Department of Transportation’s Calendar Year 2018 State Safety Targets; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee recognizes the importance of a safe transportation system and supports the Michigan Department of Transportation’s State Safety Targets for Calendar Year 2018 shown below.

_______________________________________________ ________________ Christopher Forth, Chairperson Date Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee

Safety Performance Measure Baseline Through Calendar Year 2016

Calendar Year 2018 State Safety Target

Fatalities 963.0 1,003.2 Fatality Rate 1.00 1.02 Serious Injuries 5,273.4 5,136.4 Serious Injury Rate 5.47 5.23 Nonmotorized Fatalities & Serious Injuries

721.8 743.6

AUGUST 2017

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TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

SAFETY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

CURRENT TRENDS Going back to the 1960’s the long-term trend in traffic fatalities in Michigan shows fatalities decreasing dramatically. There were more than 2,000 fatalities per year for the ten year period between 1964 and 1973. By 2011, the number of traffic fatalities in Michigan had dropped to a low of less than 900. There are many factors that have contributed to the long-term reduction in traffic fatalities including improvements in vehicle and occupant safety, stricter state safety laws, advances in life saving medical technology, and better and smarter deployment of engineering countermeasures. In more recent years, since 2008, the number of fatalities has fluctuated a bit, but remained around 900 per year. Calendar year 2016 marked the first year since 2007 in which the total number of traffic fatalities exceeded 1,000.

History of Traffic Fatalities in Michigan

The long-term trend in serious injuries show a similar pattern. The same factors noted above have contributed to a significant reduction in serious injuries that have resulted from vehicle crashes since the mid-1990s.

History of Traffic-Relate Serious Injuries in Michigan

FORECAST METHODS/MODELS

To forecast the total fatalities and serious injuries for target setting purposes, MDOT and the Office of Highway Safety Planning relied on two different models. The models differed in the economic drivers or factors that were identified and used to forecast the two variables. The fatality models developed by MDOT relied on the relationship between oil prices, the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) futures and fatalities. Both the price of oil and the level and changes in the DJI futures are closely correlated to the travel demand and traffic crashes.

The other model used in the analysis was developed and maintained by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The UMTRI model relies on results of a recently completed research report titled Identification of Factors Contributing to the Decline of Traffic Fatalities in the United States, which was completed as part of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program project 17-67. The model relies on the correlation between traffic crashes and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, median annual income, and the unemployment rate among 16 to 24-year old’s.

Federal regulations require the use of five year rolling averages each of the performance measures shown below:

• Fatalities

• Fatality rate per 100 million VMT

• Serious injuries

• Serious injury rate per 100 million VMT

• Non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries

To determine a forecasted value for the five year rolling average for the first four measures listed above, a forecast for the total number of fatalities and serious injuries was obtained from both models described above for calendar year (CY) 2017 and 2018. The model created by MDOT produced an initial estimate for fatalities for CY 2017 of 968 and for CY 2018 of 912. These estimates were adjusted to account for recent data that show an increase in the number of fatalities thus far in CY 2017 that exceeds that the number experienced year-to-date in CY 2016. The adjusted values project fatalities of 1,057 in CY 2017 and 996 in 2018. The model created by UMTRI predicted 1,059 fatalities in CY 2017 and 1,063 in 2018. The final forecasted value for fatalities is the average of MDOT and UMTRI forecasted values, which predict 1,058 in 2017 and 1,030 in 2018.

AUGUST 2017

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The UMTRI model was the sole model used in forecasting total serious injuries as it exhibited a strong linear relationship of the ratio of serious injuries and fatalities (A/K). The model predicts 5,243 serious injuries in 2017 and 5,031 in 2018.

Results from the UMTRI model (the A/K relationship) was also used to generate forecasted values of 782 and 752 nonmotorized fatalities and serious injuries in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

PROGRAMMING INFLUENCE

To meet the safety goal of reducing fatalities and serious injuries on the state Trunkline system the strategy of the Safety Program is to select cost-effective safety improvements, as identified in Michigan's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), to address Trunkline locations with correctable fatality and serious injury crashes. All proposed safety funded improvements must be supported by the MDOT Region’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Implementation Plan to mitigate such crashes within the region. Priority is given to those projects, within each Region, with SHSP focus area improvements that have the lowest cost/benefit analysis or are a proven low-cost safety improvement to address the correctable crash pattern. On the local road system MDOT administers federal safety funds for safety improvements supported by a Local Road Safety Plan or addressed by means of a low-cost safety project. High Risk Rural Road is one program used to address rural roadways where fatalities and serious injuries exceed the statewide average for that class of roadway.

State Safety Target Data – Calendar Year 2018 Targets in Red

Year Fatality Serious Injuries

5yr Moving Average

VMT*

Fatality Rate

Serious Injury Rate

5yr Moving Average Bike Ped Fatality/ Serious Injuries

Bike Ped Fatality/ Serious Injuries 5yr MA

Fatality Serious Injuries

Fatality Rate

Serious Injury Rate

2008 980 6,725 1,009 0.97 6.67 786

2009 872 6,511 959 0.91 6.79 789

2010 942 5,980 976 0.97 6.13 743

2011 889 5,706 948 0.94 6.02 742

2012 940 5,676 924.6 6,119.6 942 1.00 6.03 0.96 6.33 682 748.4

2013 947 5,283 918.0 5,831.2 951 1.00 5.56 0.96 6.10 743 739.8

2014 901 4,909 923.8 5,510.8 974 0.93 5.04 0.96 5.75 687 719.4

2015 963 4,865 928.0 5,287.8 978 0.98 4.97 0.97 5.52 755 721.8

2016 1,064 5,634 963.0 5,273.4 982 1.08 5.74 1.00 5.47 742 721.8

2017 1,058 5,243 986.6 5,186.8 986 1.07 5.32 1.01 5.32 782 741.8

2018 1,030 5,031 1,003.2 5,136.4 990 1.04 5.08 1.02 5.23 752 743.6

*Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) are shown in 100 million miles traveled. Calendar year 2017 and 2018 estimates were made by determined the

percent change in VMT for the prior two years of actual data and estimating future years by applying the percent change.

NEXT STEPS FOR MPOS

23 CFR 490.209 requires that for all five of the federally –required performance measures, each MPO shall establish a target by either:

I. agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the State DOT safety target for that performance measure; or

II. committing to a quantifiable target for that performance measure for their metropolitan planning area

MPOs are to establish targets not later than 180 days after the State DOT establishes and reports state safety targets in the State Highway Safety Improvement Program annual report. MDOT will submit Michigan’s HSIP annual report by August 31, and MPOs will therefore be required to decide on their MPO safety targets for calendar year 2018 no later than February 27, 2018. MPOs may support all the state safety targets, establish their own specific numeric targets for all of the performance measures, or any combination. MPOs may support the state safety target for one or more individual performance measures and establish specific numeric targets for the other performance measures.

MPOs are to report their safety targets to MDOT in a manner that will soon be agreed upon by both MDOT and MPOs. While FHWA may review MPO performance as part of ongoing transportation planning process reviews, there is no formal requirements for MDOT or FHWA to directly assess MPO progress toward meeting MPO targets.

     

PROPOSED NFC REVISIONS

 

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What is NFC? National Functional Classification (NFC) is a federal grouping system for public roads.  The state coordinates a statewide review of the entire NFC system with the responsible public road agency officials.  All NFC designations must have Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval.   There are NFC individual revisions and the NFC statewide review.  Individual revisions are usually initiated by the local agency between statewide reviews and are for a specific route.  The statewide review invites all appropriate agencies to participated and review all their NFC values.      

Functional Classification Review Process As stated from the Michigan Department of Transportation 

Begin the review of NFC by studying the current NFC map for the local area.  Be aware of changes that have occurred since the last NFC statewide review and how those changes have affected traffic.  If changes are significant, the functional classification may need to be modified.  After initial review, follow the process steps for a NFC re‐classification.  

1. Appropriate officials should review all the sent materials plus the new FHWA Highway Functional Classification guidance.  MPO’s will work within their structure to contact and invite all appropriate agencies. 

2. Contact the RPA or MPO to attend a group meeting at an MDOT region or Transportation Service Center (TSC) office with the MDOT NFC coordinator. 

3. Determine major changes that occurred in the last 10 years that can affect the function of the roads and mark where and what they are on the map.  Select routes that are improperly classified to discuss with the MDOT NFC coordinator.   

4. Clearly highlight the proposed NFC route revision(s) on the map.  Mark each NFC proposal with a “Map ID” of your choosing to correspond with the “Map ID” in the NFC worksheet. For MPO’s, it is recommended to create a separate proposal package for any proposed Other Principal Arterials and NHS revisions.  Send a copy to MDOT. 

5. Fill out a NFC worksheet for each NFC route revision request that is reference by the “Map ID” you created and identified on the map.  

6. For each proposed functional classification revision upgrade, if the State of Michigan’s Non‐Trunkline Federal‐Aid (NFTA) count is unknown or from a traffic count collection year prior to 2013, supply electronic MI‐Format traffic counts by email to MDOT‐NFC@michigan.gov.  

7. The mailed “package” of proposal materials supplied to MDOT will include a letter from the responsible local official.  The letter includes a list of proposed NFC changes adopted through the local and MPO process.  The list will reference the maps and worksheets.  Proposed routes should be listed with full street names, to and from descriptions, current NFC, proposed NFC, and length (miles).  There is a check box option on the worksheet if there are no changes; this is to show that the system has been reviewed. 

 

Identifying the Functional Classification of a Roadway Network A primary objective of the functional classification system is to connect traffic generators with a roadway network that channelized trips logically and efficiently.  When developing a functional classification network in a given area, the same basic procedures should be followed, whether the functional classification is applied in a rural or an urban area.  These procedures do not eliminate 

judgement from the classification process, but when used as a guide, they help to apply judgment in a sound and orderly fashion.   

1. Identify traffic generators.  In rural areas, traffic generators may be population centers; recreation areas, consolidated schools, and shipping points.  In urban areas, traffic generators may be business districts; air, rail, bus and truck terminals; regional shopping centers; colleges and universities; hospital complexes; military bases; industrial and commercial centers; stadiums; fairgrounds; and parks.  Regional traffic generators adjacent, but outside of the area of interest, should also be identified.  

2. Rank traffic generators. Traffic generators should be categorized based on their relative ability to generate trips and be first stratified into urban and rural groupings.  Traffic generates thought to be significant enough to be served by a Major Collector or higher should be categorized into five to eight groups.  Traffic generators with similar significance should be placed in the same group.  These groups will be used to identify the functional classification of connecting roadways.  Population, sales tax receipts, retail trade, visitation and employment are some examples of factors to consider when ranking traffic generations according to their significance. 

3. Map traffic generators.  Traffic generators should be mapped using graduated symbols of varying sizes and/or colors according to the group to which the generator belongs.  This will produce a visual representation of the ranking.  For example, the group of generators ranked highest should all be symbolized with the largest symbol. 

4. Determine the appropriate functional classification to connect traffic generators.  To determine the functional classification of roadways, work from the highest mobility facilities first by identifying Interstates, Other Freeways & Expressways, Other Principal Arterials, then Minor Arterials and Collectors (Major, then Minor).  Then, by definition, Local Roads will be all of the roadways that were not classified as Arterials or Collectors.  In other words, begin with a wide, regional perspective to identify Principal Arterials, then gradually move to smaller, more localized perspectives as Minor Arterials, Major Collectors and Minor Collectors are identified.  In this process, consider the size of the traffic generators connected and the predominant travel distances and “travel shed” served. 

 

Proposed NFC Revisions 8th Street from KL Avenue to M‐43 (Location #1 on the map). This section of 8th Street is located in urban Oshtemo Township and is currently categorized as a Major Collector with an average daily traffic count of 2,833.  9th Street carries the majority of the north/south traffic between KL Avenue and M‐43 and has a higher priority on the NFC as a principal arterial.  Also, 8th Street is restricted for use by trucks by Oshtemo Charter Township Ordinance No. 478/519. RCKC recommends changing 8th Street from NFC Major Collector to Local Road designation.  

KATS Recommendation  KATS agrees with the recommendation made by RCKC.    

U Avenue from Portage Road to 23rd Street, 23rd Street from U Avenue to TU Avenue, TU Avenue from 23rd Street to Sprinkle Road (Location #2 on the map). The section of U Avenue from Portage Road to 23rd Street is located in urban Schoolcraft Township and is currently categorized as a Local Road with an average daily traffic count of 2,394.  The section of 23rd Street from U Avenue to TU Avenue is located in urban Schoolcraft Township and is currently categorized as a Local Road with an average daily traffic count of 1,492.  The section of TU Avenue from 

23rd Street to Sprinkle Road is located in urban Schoolcraft Township and Brady Township and is currently categorized as a Local Road with an average daily traffic count of 2,151.  The connectivity of the county primary road and the NFC is lacking the recommended spacing in this urban area.  ADT counts for this area warrant change.   RCKC recommends changing U Avenue, 23rd Street, and TU Avenue from NFC Local Road to Urban Minor Collector designations.  

KATS Recommendation U Avenue has no shoulders, higher speeds in lower density residential areas.  It is part of a connector between two Minor Arterials.  It is recommended that U Avenue be classified as an urban Minor Collector. 23rd Street has no shoulders, carries no through traffic movement and runs through lower density residential areas.  It is recommended that 23rd Street remain as a Local Road. TU Avenue has no shoulders, higher speeds in lower density residential areas.  It connects residential areas to a Minor Arterial as well as traffic generators including industrial centers.  It is recommended that TU Avenue be classified as an urban Minor Collector.  

V Avenue from Sprinkle Road to 29th Street, 26th Street from UV Avenue to TU Avenue, UV Avenue from 26th Street to 29th Street (Location #3 on the map). The section of V Avenue from Sprinkle Road to 29th Street is located in rural Brady Township and is currently categorized as a Major Collector with an average daily traffic count of 2,822.  V Avenue is the primary east/west connector between the Village of Vicksburg and neighboring communities. The section of 26th Street from UV Avenue to TU Avenue is located in urban Brady Township and is currently categorized as a Major Collector with an average daily traffic count of 2,000.   The Section of UV Avenue from 26th Street to 29th Street is located in urban Brady Township and is currently categorized as a Major Collector with an average daily traffic count of 1,163.   RCKC recommends changing UV Avenue and 26th Street from NFC Major Collectors to Local Road designations.  

KATS Recommendation KATS agrees with the recommendation by RCKC.  

38th Street from O Avenue to MN Avenue (Location #4 on the map). The section of 38th Street from O Avenue to MN Avenue is located in rural Climax Township and is currently categorized as a Local Road with an average daily traffic count of 947.   RCKC recommends keeping 38th Street as a Local Road designation.   

KATS Recommendation KATS agrees with the recommendation by RCKC.  

Park Circle Drive from Sprinkle Road to M Avenue, Old Cork Street 750’ East of Park Circle Drive (Location #5 on the map). The section of Park Circle Drive from Sprinkle Road to M Avenue is located in urban Comstock Township and is currently categorized as a Local Road with an average daily traffic count of 1,368.   The section of Old Cork Street from 750 feet east of Park Circle Drive is located in urban Comstock Township and is currently categorized as a Major Collector with an average daily traffic count of 2,703.   

RCKC Recommends changing Park Circle Drive from a NFC Local Road to Urban Minor Collector and changing Old Cork Street from a Major Collector to Local Road designation.   

KATS Recommendation KATS agrees with the recommendation by RCKC.    

 

Remove from NFC 8th Street from KL Avenue to M‐43 

26th Street from UV Avenue to TU Avenue  

Add to NFC U Avenue from Portage Road to 23rd Street 

23rd Street from U Avenue to TU Avenue 

TU Avenue from 23rd Street to Sprinkle Road 

UV Avenue from 26th Street to 29th Street 

Park Circle Drive from Sprinkle Road to M Avenue 

Old Cork Street 750’ East of Park Circle Drive 

  

TOTALName - Agency 1/12 2/9 3/9 4/13 5/11 6/9 7/13 8/10 9/8 10/12 11/9 12/6 ABSENCES

Tom Anthony Village of Mattawan Johnson Woodhams Woodhams Woodhams Absent Cancelled Absent Woodhams x Absent Woodhams x 3.00Muhammad Arif City of Portage Engineering x x x x x Cancelled Harmon x x Absent x Absent 2.00Jamie Baker Oshtemo Township Absent Johnston Absent x x Cancelled x x x x x x 2.00Mickey Bittner Village of Paw Paw x x x x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Tony Dacoba Van Buren Public Transit x x x Absent x Cancelled x Absent x Absent x x 3.00Steve Diesler Texas Township Plachcinski Absent Plachcinski Vacant Vacant Cancelled x Absent x x Absent x 3.00Orrin Dorr City of Kalamazoo Engineering x x x Absent x Cancelled Prodduturi Prodduturi Prodduturi x x Absent 2.00Chris Forth City of Portage Planning x x Absent x x Cancelled x x x x x x 1.00Rick Fowler MDOT Lansing Planning x x x x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Kendra Gwin City of Portage Engineering Harmon Barnes Barnes Harmon Harmon Cancelled Buell Buell Buell Absent Harmon Harmon 1.00Jeff Heppler Village of Augusta x Absent x x x Cancelled Absent x x x x Absent 3.00Abhishek Prodduturi City of Kalamazoo Engineering Hoekstra Hoekstra Hoekstra Hoekstra Hoekstra Cancelled Hoekstra Hoekstra Hoekstra Absent x x 1.00Larry Hummel Van Buren County Road Commission x x x Hoort x Cancelled x Absent Hoort x x x 1.00Lotta Jarnefelt Kalamazoo County Planning x x Absent x Absent Cancelled Bessert Bessert Absent x x Bessert 3.00

Jason Latham MDOT SW Planning x Smith, D. x Smith, D. x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00

Cheri Lutz Village of Schoolcraft Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Schwartz Cancelled Lewis Lewis Lewis Absent Lewis Lewis 1.00Jim Mallery Village of Vicksburg Absent x Absent Absent x Cancelled x x x x x x 3.00Ryan Minkus Road Commission of Kalamazoo County x x x x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Michelle O'Neill MDOT TSC Engineering x x x x x Cancelled x x x Absent x x 1.00Kathy Schultz Central Couny Transportation Authority x x x x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Joe Stark City of Kalamazoo Engineering Absent x x x Prodduturi Cancelled Aguib x x x x x 1.00Jodi Stefforia Comstock Township x x x x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Nancy Stoddard City of Parchment Durham Absent Vacant Vacant Vacant Cancelled Vacant Vacant Bonhomme x x x 1.00Greg Vlietstra Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority x x Smith x x Cancelled x x x x x x 0.00Mark Worden Road Commission of Kalamazoo County x Jung x Jung Jung Cancelled Jung Jung Jung Jung Jung x 0.00

Members missing more than 3 meetingsRebekah Kik City of Kalamazoo Planning Absent Absent x x Bauckham Cancelled x x Absent x x Absent 4.00Rob Wilson City of Galesburg Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Cancelled Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 11.00Alan Smaka Village of Lawton Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Cancelled Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 11.00

Technical Committee Attendance 2017