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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2017 PLANNING CONTRACT FOR THE AUGUSTA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY (ARTS) METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES CONTRACT AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FHWA METROPOLITAN PLANNING PROGRAM PLANNING (PL) FUNDS FY 2017 PROJECT ACCOUNT N UMBER: PL000-0014-00-103 CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER 20.205 FEDERAL-AID PARTICIPATING PROJECT PI Number 0014103-PLN Federal Share 80% $357,488.00 Local Match Share 20% $89,372.00 Total Contract Cost$446,860.00 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES CONTRACT Between the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA 600 WEST PEACHTREE STREET NW ATLANTA, GEORGIA and the AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 91h. day of OKGIAST , 2016, by and between the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Georgia, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT", and the AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, a department within the Augusta, GA city government; organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, hereinafter called the "DESIGNATED AGENCY". WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT is recognized by the United States Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for cooperative, comprehensive, continuing transportation planning pursuant to the provisions of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act of 2012, 23 U. S. C. Section 134, the Federal Transit Act , 49 U.S.C. Section 5303; and relevant amendments and subsequent legislation pertaining thereto; and WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT is responsible for developing a workable formula for distributing the apportionment of planning funds pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 104 (f) (4); and WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT desires to participate jointly with the DESIGNATED AGENCY to perform certain services which will consist of providing the local information for the continuing transportation planning process as stated in the Work Program which is affixed to this Agreement under the label of Exhibit A, entitled "Work Program, Fiscal Year 2017" hereinafter called the "PROJECT". NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the DEPARTMENT and the DESIGNATED AGENCY that: ARTICLE I SCOPE AND PROCEDURES The scope and procedure of the PROJECT shall be that stated in the Work Program, which is affixed to this Agreement under the label of Exhibit A, entitled "Work Program, Fiscal Year 2017", the same as if fully set forth herein. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall perform the services to accomplish the work as stated in the aforementioned Work Program and shall do so under such control and supervision by the DEPARTMENT as the DEPARTMENT may deem appropriate. The DEPARTMENT shall perform the services incumbent upon it as stated in the aforementioned Work Program. ARTICLE II EMPLOYMENT OF DEPARTMENT'S PERSONNEL The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall not employ any person or persons in the employ of the DEPARTMENT for any work required by the terms of this Agreement, without the written permission of the DEPARTMENT except as may otherwise be provided for herein. ARTICLE III REVIEW OF WORK Authorized representatives of the DEPARTMENT and Federal Government may at all reasonable times review and inspect the PROJECT activities and data collected under this Agreement and amendments thereto. All reports, drawings, studies, specifications, estimates, maps, and computations, prepared by or for the DESIGNATED AGENCY, shall be made available to authorized representatives of the DEPARTMENT and representatives of the Federal Government for inspection and review at all reasonable times. Acceptance shall not relieve the DESIGNATED AGENCY of its professional obligation to correct, at its own expense, any of its errors in the work. ARTICLE IV AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE TO THIS AGREEMENT. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall initiate the work called for in the Work Program on July 1, 2016. The work outlined therein shall be completed no later than June 30, 2017. The work shall be carried on expeditiously and in accordance with the work schedule as exhibited in Exhibit C. ARTICLE V RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITY The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall be responsible for any and all damages to property or persons and shall save harmless the DEPARTMENT, its officers, agents and employees from all suits, claims, actions, or damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the negligence of the DESIGNATED AG ENCY in the performance of work under this Agreement. ARTICLE VI COMPENSATION A. Total Cost The total estimated allowable cost, as shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for the completion of the PROJECT is Four Hundred Forty-Six Thousand, Eight hundred Sixty dollars and zero cents ($446,860.00). It is agreed that the amount which the DEPARTMENT shall be obligated to pay is Eighty percent (80%) of total cost which represents the Federal Share of the cost of the PROJECT up to $357,488.00. However, if the sum total of the allowable cost for the PROJECT should be less than the total estimated allowable cost, then it is further agreed that the DEPARTMENT shall be obligated to pay only the 80% Federal Share of the allowable cost incurred. In no event shall the DEPARTMENT be obligated to pay more than the $357,488.00 Federal Share. Also, it is agreed that the amount which the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall be obligated to pay is 20%, which represents the Local Match share of the cost of the PROJECT up to $89,372.00. However, if the sum total of the allowable cost should be less than the total estimated allowable cost it is agreed that the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall pay a 20% match of the allowable cost incurred. Should the total cost of the project exceed the estimated allowable cost of Four Hundred Forty-Six Thousand, Eight hundred Sixty dollars and zero cents ($446,860.00), the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall pay 100% of the excess amount. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the DEPARTMENT shall not be required to pay the Federal Share, if the Federal Share is not provided to the DEPARTMENT by the Federal Highway Administration. B. Allowable Costs Allowable costs shall include both direct and indirect costs incurred by the DESIGNATED AGENCY which is provided for in the budget estimate in Exhibit B and subject to the maximum limitation prescribed in Article VI and the limitations outlined below: 1. Direct Cost The DEPARTMENT shall pay to the DESIGNATED AGENCY for the performance of this Agreement an amount equal to such direct costs as are incurred by the DESIGNATED AGENCY and are chargeable to the PROJECT under generally accepted accounting principles and as allowed in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, 49 CFR, Part 18, "Contracts with State, Local, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments", and not prohibited by the laws of the State of Georgia, including salaries and wages, and the cost of travel, and other miscellaneous direct costs incurred by the DESIGNATED AGENCY. As specified in Article X, the validity of the direct costs may be verified from the cost records of the DESIGNATED AGENCY by authorized representatives of the DEPARTMENT and Federal Government as the work progresses, and in any event, before final settlement of the DESIGNATED AGENCY'S costs under this Agreement or amendments hereto. The cost of any nonexpendable tools, instruments, or equipment used in the execution and performance of the PROJECT shall not be an allowable direct cost when such items are of the nature and kind of tools, instruments or equipment normally and generally used in an office or laboratory, provided however that the cost of data processing equipment shall be an allowable expense when such expenditure complies with the provisions of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-87 & A-102 and is specifically detailed in Exhibit A and Exhibit B of this Agreement. If at any time during the duration of the PROJECT data processing equipment's useful life the DESIGNATED AGENCY fails to utilize such equipment for the purpose of accomplishing the PROJECT the DEPARTMENT at its discretion may require the DESIGNATED AGENCY to remit to the DEPARTMENT 100% of the DEPARTMENT'S Federal and State Share of the fair market value, if any, of such equipment. For the purpose of this Article, the fair market value shall be deemed to be the value of the equipment as determined by an appraisal conducted as soon as feasible after such withdrawal or misuse occurs or the actual proceeds from the public sale of such equipment, whichever is approved by the DEPARTMENT. The rate of compensation for work performed on the PROJECT by a professional staff member or employee of the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall not exceed the salary rate that is applicable to said person's other activities for the DESIGNATED AGENCY. Charges for salaries and wages of the individuals will be supported by time and attendance and payroll distribution records. Premiums pay for overtime, extra-pay shifts, and multi-shift work are not reimbursable under this Agreement unless such costs are included in the budget estimate in Exhibit B or unless such costs have been given prior written approval by the DEPARTMENT. No expense for travel within or outside the State of Georgia shall be an allowable direct cost under this Agreement unless such travel is listed in the budget estimate in Exhibit B, or approved in advance by the DEPARTMENT. Staff from the DESIGNATED AGENCY seeking travel approval should submit the details for the requested travel expenses to the DEPARTMENT in advance and must include information on how the travel request will benefit the transportation planning process of the DESIGNATED AGENCY. In addition, all expenses for food, fuel, mileage, and lodging accommodations incurred from travel within or outside of the State of Georgia shall be limited to the currently approved amounts posted on the United States General Services Administration (GSA) website for the corresponding geographic location. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall retain travel receipts and records internally for potential future audit purposes. 2. Indirect Costs The DEPARTMENT shall reimburse the DESIGNATED AGENCY for such indirect costs as are properly chargeable to the PROJECT under generally accepted accounting principles and as allowed in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, 49 CFR, Part 18, "Contracts with State, Local, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments", and not prohibited by the laws of the State of Georgia. Such indirect costs consist of Fringe Benefits and Indirect Personnel as listed Exhibit B. Fringe Benefits shall be reimbursed at a provisional rate of 98% of the amount paid as direct salaries and wages to persons employed by the DESIGNATED AGENCY on the PROJECT. Upon completion of the PROJECT, final payment for indirect costs shall be determined by the DEPARTMENT'S audit of the DESIGNATED AGENCY'S accounts to establish the actual allowable overhead rate experienced during the period of the Agreement. It is understood; however, that the DEPARTMENT may accept a federal audit in lieu of its own audit or at the DEPARTMENT'S option, the DEPARTMENT may accept an audit by an independent accountant or accounting firm. The audit of an independent accountant or accounting firm shall be made and reported in accordance with audit requirements, 49 CFR Part 18.26, Part 18.36, and 23 CFR 12. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall insure that the independent accountant or accounting firm shall make available upon request to authorized representatives of the DEPARTMENT all audit work papers pertaining to this AGREEMENT to determine said final payment for indirect costs. In the event that the DESIGNATED AGENCY'S actual allowable overhead rate during the period of this Agreement is less than the provisional overhead rate established herein, the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall reimburse the DEPARTMENT the difference between the indirect cost actually paid and the actual allowable indirect cost as determined by the final audit in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The DESIGNATED AGENCY further agrees that the decision of the DEPARTMENT in the establishment of the actual allowable overhead rate for final payment of indirect costs shall be final. The validity of these indirect cost payments may be verified from the indirect cost records of the DESIGNATED AGENCY by authorized representatives of the DEPARTMENT and Federal Government as the work progresses and in any event before final settlement of the DESIGNATED AGENCY'S costs under this Agreement, or amendments hereto. ARTICLE VII SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES If, prior to the satisfactory completion of the services, under this Agreement, the DEPARTMENT materially changes the scope, character, complexity, or duration of the services from those required under the basic Agreement, a supplemental agreement may be executed between the parties. Minor changes which do not involve compensation in the Scope and Procedure, extension of the term, or the goals and objectives of the PROJECT may be made by written notification of such change by either party with written approval of the other party. ARTICLE VIII PARTIAL PAYMENT The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall submit to the DEPARTMENT itemized vouchers showing, in reasonable detail, the actual allowable costs per work element, incurred by the DESIGNATED AGENCY on the PROJECT for the voucher period. A summary of the cost breakdown and work progress for each work element shall accompany each voucher. Upon the basis of its review of such vouchers, the DEPARTMENT may, at the request of the DESIGNATED AGENCY, make payment to the DESIGNATED AGENCY as the work progresses but not more often than four times during the fiscal year. The vouchers shall be numbered consecutively and subsequent vouchers shall be submitted every three months until the PROJECT is completed. Payment shall be made in the amount of sums earned less previous partial payments. ARTICLE IX FINAL PAYMENT IT IS FURTHER AGREED that upon completion by the DESIGNATED AGENCY and acceptance by the DEPARTMENT of the work, that the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall submit to the DEPARTMENT a written submission for final payment not more than ninety (90) days after the completion date of the project. Upon receipt of any final written submission by the DESIGNATED AGENCY, the DEPARTMENT shall pay the DESIGNATED AGENCY a sum equal to one hundred (100) percent of the allowable cost set forth herein less the total of all previous partial payments,paid or in the process of payment. The DESIGNATED AGENCY agrees that acceptance of this final payment shall be in full and final settlement of all claims arising against the DEPARTMENT for work done, materials furnished, costs incurred, or otherwise arising out of the Agreement and shall release the DEPARTMENT from any and all further claims of whatever nature, whether known or unknown for and on account of said Agreement, and for any and all work done, and labor and materials furnished, in connection with same. ARTICLE X MAINTENANCE OF CONTRACT COST RECORDS The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred on the PROJECT and shall make material available at all reasonable times during this period of the Agreement, and for three years from the date of final payment under the Agreement, for inspection by the DEPARTMENT, and the Federal Highway Administration and any reviewing agencies, and copies thereof shall be furnished upon request. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall certify that items of equipment included in direct costs have been excluded from the indirect costs. The DESIGNATED AGENCY agrees that the provisions of this Article shall be included in any contracts it may make with any subcontractor, assignee, or transferee. ARTICLE XI SUBCONTRACTS, ASSIGNMENT, OR TRANSFER It is understood by the parties to this Agreement that the work of the DESIGNATED AGENCY is considered personal by the DEPARTMENT. The DESIGNATED AGENCY agrees not to assign, sublet, or transfer any or all of its interest in the Agreement without prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT and the Federal Highway Administration. The DESIGNATED AGENCY also agrees that all subcontracts shall be subject to the provisions contained in the Agreement and also agrees that any subcontracts exceeding $10,000 in cost shall contain all the required provisions of this Agreement. All consultants hired by the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall be on the DEPARTMENT'S pre-qualified consultants list. ARTICLE XII USE OF DOCUMENTS The DESIGNATED AGENCY agrees that all reports, drawings, studies, specifications, estimates, maps, computations, and other data, prepared by or for it under the terms of this Agreement shall be made available to the DEPARTMENT and the Federal Highway Administration at all reasonable times during the period of the Agreement and upon termination or completion of the work. The DEPARTMENT shall have the right to use same without restriction or limitation and without compensation to the DESIGNATED AGENCY other than that provided for in this Agreement. ARTICLE XIII TERMINATION The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time for just cause, or for any cause, upon 30 days written notice to the DESIGNATED AGENCY, notwithstanding any just claims by the DESIGNATED AGENCY for payment of services rendered prior to the date of termination. ARTICLE XIV PUBLISHED REPORTS IT IS FURTHER AGREED that all published reports shall include a disclaimer provision on the cover or title page in the following form: "The opinions, findings, and conclusions in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the Department of Transportation, State of Georgia, or the Federal Highway Administration." All reports published by the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall contain a credit reference to the Federal Highway Administration such as: "Prepared in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration." ARTICLE XV COPYRIGHTING The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall be free to copyright material developed under this Agreement with the provisions that the DEPARTMENT and the Federal Highway Administration reserve a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to use, the work for government purposes. ARTICLE XVI COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws. The DESIGNATED AGENCY warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the DESIGNATED AGENCY, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the DESIGNATED AGENCY, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, at its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. ARTICLE XVII CONTRACT DISPUTES This Agreement shall be deemed to have been executed in Fulton County, Georgia, and all questions of interpretation and construction shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. ARTICLE XVIII COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A. The undersigned certify that the provisions of Sections 45-10-20 through 45-10-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relative to conflict of interest, have been complied with in full. B. It is further agreed that the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall comply with the regulations for Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and 23 CFR 200 as stated in Appendix A of this Agreement. C. As provided in Appendix B of this Agreement, the undersigned certifies that it is the DESIGNATED AGENCY and it is eligible to receive the Federal funding assistance provided for in this Agreement. D. As provided in Appendix C of this Agreement, the undersigned certify that the Provisions of Section 50-24-1 through 50-24-6 of the Official code of Georgia Annotated, "Drug-Free Workplace Act", have been complied with in full. The covenants herein contained, shall except as otherwise provided, accrue to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above first written. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AUGUSTA, GEORGIA _liaA4A-A-A, 001(f - 6-)A-li. (1"-- /144711 Commissioner (SEAL) Mayor AT "1T: 7/z /6 ii_ / / I attest that the Corporate Seal attached to this /' Document is in fact the seal of the Corporation /AL�L��//� and that the Officer of this Corporation _��. Tr-. rer r `1, OF req I,1 executing this Document does in fact occupy � ' ti t the official position indicated and is duly -7:' fir. : o authorized to execute such document on behalf • �_� 112.1,,' e Corporation. .`. ,, ." *s t. ATT. ST: / +`,� \ ��`. F;' /'/ ,-� f -1/,: / �� Lg kg« ,� ` 11 N. F ra� mp yee T �l CERTIFICATION OF DESIGNATED AGENCY I hereby certify that I am the DIRECTOR and duly authorized representative of the AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT whose address is 535 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901,and that neither I nor the entity I here represent has: (a) employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above commission to solicit or secure the Agreement. (b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this Agreement, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the Agreement, or (c) paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above commission) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the Agreement; except as here expressly stated (if any): I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, in connection with the Agreement involving participation of Federal-Aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and Federal laws, both criminal and civil. y4///4! l(e ! (Date) ignat',,re) CERTIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA I hereby certify that I am the COMMISSIONER of the Department of Transportation of the State of Georgia, and that the above Planning Commission or its representative has not been required, directly, or indirectly, as an express or implied condition in connection with obtaining or carrying out this Agreement to: (a) employ or retain, or agree to employ or retain, any firm or person, or (b) pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person, or organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind; except as here expressly stated (if any): I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished the Federal Highway Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, in connection with this Agreement involving participation of Federal-Aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and Federal laws, both criminal and civil. OLJ%, 42— 1i-cel (Date) (Signature) EXHIBIT A WORK PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2017 WORK PROGRAM The purpose of this Work Program is to identify the tasks to be carried out in transportation planning by the DESIGNATED AGENCY in continuing the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) for a one-year period. The Work Program is designed to fulfill the requirements of the current Memorandum of Understanding executed in 2015, between the current participating parties involved, including Georgia Municipalities of Hephzibah, Blythe, Augusta and Grovetown, the Georgia Counties of Richmond and Columbia, the AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the County of Aiken, South Carolina, the South Carolina Municipalities of Aiken, North Augusta, New Ellenton and Burnettown, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Fort Gordon, and local transit providers known as Augusta Public Transit and Aiken Public Transit (previously known as Best Friend Express), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The DESIGNATED AGENCY will ensure the most recent agreement is upheld and is in good standing. The aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding identifies in detail all participants, both governmental and non-governmental, that make up the various committees involved in the Augusta Regional Transportation Study. Copies of this memorandum are on file with the DEPARTMENT and the DESIGNATED AGENCY. I. WORK ELEMENT 1 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 1. 1 Program Coordination Purpose: The purpose of this work element is to complete all of the basic activities needed to coordinate the work of Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) participants and insure compliance with all federal and state requirements. Under this work element the overall work program schedule is monitored, reports are made to the Policy Committee, South Carolina Policy Subcommittee, Technical Coordinating Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee, and meetings of all ARTS committees are organized and recorded. Other administrative activities are performed as needed. Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 3. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation,improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 4. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes,for people and freight; 5. Promote efficient system management and operation; and 6. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. Previous Work: Coordinated work among study participants,governments,and citizens;including Agenda Items for ARTS South Carolina Policy Subcommittee.Monitored work program schedule-Updated staff work program for Augusta Planning and Development to reflect UPWP tasks.Organized ARTS Committee agenda, meetings and preparing minutes of those meetings - Test Network Subcommittee, Technical Coordinating Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee and Policy Committee meetings held during this quarter. Meeting minutes from previous meetings are approved during each meeting.TCC,CAC, and PC By-Laws and membership lists were updated. Works Tasks:Activities under this work element include,but are not limited to the following: 1. Coordinate work among study participants, governments,and citizens; 2. Monitor work program schedule; 3. Chair the Technical Coordinating Committee meetings; 4. Provide progress reports to all ARTS committees; 5. Organize ARTS Committee meetings and preparing minutes of those meetings; 6. Travel to meetings with ARTS participants, as well as other transportation related meetings or conferences; 7. Amend the transportation planning process in response to changes in federal laws and regulations; 8. Submit progress reports with quarterly requisitions and a year-end progress report with the final requisition. 19 The MPO has the primary responsibility for completing activities under this work element, but the Aiken County Planning&Development Department (ACPDD),the LSCOG,the GDOT and the SCDOT are also involved. The ACPDD will be responsible for its quarterly narrative reports (including the account of quarterly expenditures and the quarterly reimbursement requests) and its year-end progress report.LSCOG will be responsible for input and activities under this plan regarding public transit in the urbanized area of Aiken County and the Best Friend Express transit system, which it administers. Work Schedule: Complete program coordination activities as detailed above during the program year. Also,ACPDD developed a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan for ARTS which will be used to ensure the continuity of essential office functions should an event such as a terrorist attack, fire, emergency or natural disaster occurs. Work Schedule:July 2016-June 2017 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department(ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $36,000.00 $36,000.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $9,000.00 $9,000.00 FHWA(SC PL) $6,000.00 $43,600.00 $49,600.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $1,500.00 $10,900.00 $12,400.00 FTA(SEC 5303) $3,000.00 $3,000.00 LSCOG(SEC 5303 Match) $750.00 $750.00 FTA(SEC 5307) $0.00 $0.00 LSCOG(SEC 5307 MATCH) $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $52,500.00 $54,500.00 $3,750.00 $110,750.00 20 1.2 Training and Employee Education Purpose: To expand the working knowledge of transportation planning methods, tools, and procedures of the staff members involved in ARTS activities. Participation in transportation planning seminars, conferences and meetings is the focus of this work element. Concentration will be on courses and conferences that focus on air quality, public involvement, intelligent transportation systems, congestion management systems, environmental justice, compliance with FHWA and FTA regulations, livable and sustainable communities and intermodal issues. Planning Factor: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; and 2. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns. Previous Work: During the past year staff participated in conferences and work sessions sponsored by Georgia Planning Association,the Georgia Association of MPOs(GAMPO),as well as the quarterly Augusta - GDOT breakfast meetings and the periodic GDOT construction work program meetings. Staff also attended workshops and stakeholder meetings sponsored by FHWA,GDOT and the annual GAMPO conference. LSCOG staff attended Title VI and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workshops,as well as attendance at the annual Transportation Association of South Carolina(TASC) conference. Additional training, meeting, conference and workshops include: 1. Georgia Bike Summit 2. South Carolina Air Quality Alliance Coalition Summit 3. South Carolina annual MPO/COG conference 4. FHWA Fundamental of Freight Planning Workshop 5. Presented on Public Involvement Process for the 2014 LRTP at the South Carolina DOT MPO/COG conference Works Tasks: Staff members will participate in transportation planning related seminars, conferences and meetings. Staff members from both the Augusta Planning and Development Department and the Aiken County Planning and Development Department will engage in these activities. Work Schedule: Attend transportation planning related seminars, conferences and meetings as opportunities arise. Focus on education opportunities related to topics covered by other work elements in the UPWP. Examples include GDOT training classes,the annual GAMPO conference and work session, FHWA workshops and National Transit Institute (NTI) training courses, the annual South Carolina MPO/COG conference, the annual American Planning Association Conference - SC Chapter, the Annual Training Conference sponsored by TASC and mandatory continued education for planning staff as required by the South Carolina State Legislature. 21 Work Schedule: July 2016 -June 2017 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $8,000.00 $8,000.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 FHWA(SC PL) $4,800.00 $4,800.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $1,200.00 $1,200.00 FTA(SEC 5303) $4,000.00 $4,000.00 LSCOG(SEC 5303 Match) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL $10,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $21,000.00 22 1.3 Unified Planning Work Program (44.21.00) Purpose: The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) defines all ARTS planning activities which will be undertaken in any given fiscal year. The UPWP, which identifies the various agencies that will perform each activity and determines sources of funding for study activities, will be prepared in conformance with Federal regulations. Activities involved in preparing the UPWP include a review of planning issues,development of goals and objectives to address those issues, and development of a planning program which meets the stated goals and objectives. The planning program must be assigned to the proper study participants and funding for the program must be secured. Planning Factors: 1. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 2. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; 3. Promote efficient system management and operation; and 4. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability. Previous Work:FY 2016 UPWP was approved June 2015 and amended December 2015 and March 2016.Amendments include • Augusta Public Transit Comprehensive Operation Analysis; • Lower Savannah Council of Government Transit Development Plan;and • Aiken County Whiskey Road (SC-19 South) Corridor Study. Tracked and documented UPWP budget cost to produce quarterly expense reimbusement report and performance report. Works Tasks: The following activities will be undertaken in developing the UPWP: 1. Review transportation planning issues in the ARTS area; 2. Review other area planning activities, including those funded by non-PL sources; 3. Review changes in planning requirements following changes in federal law; 4. Prepare work element descriptions which address issues and goals of the planning process; 5. Identify program responsibilities for each work element; 6. Prepare cost estimates and secure proposed funding sources; 7. Submit new UPWP for review and adoption by the ARTS Policy Committee. On the other hand, for the South Carolina side of ARTS, SCDOT has switched to a two-year UPWP and mandated that this will be the path forward for future UPWPs for all the MPOs and COGs in SC. This became effective with during FY 2016 UPWP and the FY 2017 UPWP across SC. Therefore,the UPWPs in SC now include tasks for two years and the MPOs and COGs will adopt a new UPWP every other year. 23 Per SCDOT,in odd numbered years,the development of a new UPWP is performed. In other words, in calendar year 2015, SCDOT mandated that the two-year UPWP as mentioned above (for both FY 2016 and FY 2017) be developed. Then, in even numbered years, SCDOT will merely confirm the grant funds. In other words, in calendar year 2016, the grant funds for the FY 2017 UPWP will be confirmed by SCDOT. The South Carolina portion of ARTS MPO is currently in the last of the two-year FY 2016-2017 UPWP. The MPO will consult with staff of other responsible agencies to determine activity descriptions, funding sources, and agency responsibility for selected work elements. The MPO will compile this information for the draft and final UPWP. Product: FY 2017 ARTS Unified Planning Work Program Work Schedule: Georgia(Annual): FY 2017 ARTS Unified Planning Work Program ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE 1. Establish draft list of work elements and budget for next program year October 2016 2. Complete activity descriptions & work schedules for work elements. E-mail November 2, 2016 draft UPWP summary to CAC/TCC/PC 3. CAC/TCC endorses Draft UPWP November 11, 2016 4. Policy Committee endorses Draft UPWP December 3, 2016 5. E-mail Draft UPWP to state and federal agencies January 8, 2017 6. Incorporate comments from reviewing agencies&other stakeholders January 25, 2017 7. E-mail final UPWP summary to CAC/TCC February 3, 2017 8. CAC/TCC endorses Final UPWP February 10, 2017 9. E-mail final UPWP summary to Policy Committee February 22, 2017 10.Policy Committee approves final UPWP March 3, 2017 11.Complete full text of final UPWP March 18, 2017 12.Mail final UPWP to state and federal agencies March 31, 2017 South Carolina (Two-Year): FY 2016 and FY 2017 ARTS Unified Planning Work Programs 24 EXPECTED ACTIVITY COMPLETION DATE (Odd numbered years) SCDOT starts developing consolidated planning grant amounts and sends out PL letters. These letters will confirm carryover balances, February too. DRAFT UPWPs due to SCDOT, FHWA,and FTA. March SCDOT, FHWA,and FTA provide comments on DRAFT UPWPs. April MPO addresses comments, incorporate changes, and adopts final UPWP and submits final documents back to SCDOT, FHWA,and FTA. May SCDOT, FHWA, and FTA review final documents for comment inclusion and execute approval. Once approved, SCDOT requests June authorization from FHWA for work program funding prior to July 1. EXPECTED ACTIVITY COMPLETION DATE (Even numbered years) SCDOT will send out UPWP letter confirming consolidated planning grant amount for the second year funding. Note: The MPO would reflect this amount within their UPWP via February amendment or revision. COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $2,960.00 $2,960.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $740.00 $740.00 FHWA(SC PL) $800.00 $2,000.00 $2,800.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $200.00 $500.00 $700.00 FTA(SEC 5303) $8,000.00 $3,000.00 $11,000.00 GA DOT(SEC 5303 Match) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 APDD(SEC 5303 Match) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 LSCOG(SEC 5303 Match) $750.00 $750.00 TOTAL $14,700.00 $2,500.00 $3,750.00 $20,950.00 25 II. WORK ELEMENT 2 - PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 2. 1 Community Outreach/Education (4421 B 00) Purpose: To provide information to ARTS participants and the general public about the transportation planning process, to respond to requests for information from the public, and to foster meaningful public input into all transportation plans,programs and projects. Public involvement is integral to the success of the regional transportation planning process. The ARTS Participation Plan, adopted by the Policy Committee on June 4, 2007 and amended on September 6, 2012, guides community outreach, education and public input into the regional transportation planning process. It also includes the steps to be taken to consult with other interested parties that have a stake in the transportation planning process. A variety of outreach and education techniques are employed to obtain public input including advertising proposed changes to ARTS documents. Examples include conducting public meetings,publishing a quarterly newsletter, responding to requests for information, Speaker Bureaus, making presentations to neighborhood and civic organizations, publishing information on the ARTS website, Facebook and Twitter; and advertising ARTS committee meetings in over five local newspapers. Display boards, utilize electronic polling devices during public meetings and speaking engagements to gauge public opinion and evaluate transportation planning process. The ARTS website will be updated continually to maintain a more user-friendly format. ARTS staff will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of these and other outreach activities and make adjustments as necessary with the goal of obtaining meaningful public input on all ARTS activities. Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; and 5. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns. Previous Work: ARTS staff activities during the last program year included- 1. Distributed ARTS meeting agendas to stakeholders and all area media outlets 2. Responded to requests for information/interviews from media outlets (print, TV and radio) 3. Provided regular feedback to Citizens Advisory Committee on issues and concerns 4. Held eleven (11) community meetings though out the study area on the Transportation Vision 2040 -LRTP including several areas focused on EJ populations. 5. Conducted a Speakers Bureau as part of the public involvement process for the Transportation Vision 2040-LRTP. 6. Appeared local TV station Sunday Morning Talk Show to advertise community meetings on the Transportation Vision 2040 -LRTP. 7. Conducted local news interviews with TV News reporters to advertise community meetings on the Transportation Vision 2040 -LRTP. 29 8. Provided opportunity for public to review and comment on amendments to the TIP and LRTP in accordance with the procedures in the PIP 9. Published and distributed the ARTS newsletter 10.Distributed ARTS information at other public meetings 11.Updated MPO website on a regular basis with information on ARTS meetings, plans and special studies 12.Provide technical support to the Transit Citizen Advisory committee of the Augusta Public Transit Department. 13.Evaluated effectiveness of public involvement techniques 14.Responded to requests for information from the general public and other stakeholders Works Tasks: The ARTS MPO staff, the Lower Savannah Council of Governments, and the Aiken County Planning&Development Department will offer opportunity for comment on projects as they are considered for inclusion in the Long Range Plan, the TIP and other ARTS plans. The ARTS Participation Plan includes specific information about the strategies that will be used to consult with stakeholders, ensure timely and convenient access to all ARTS documents, conduct outreach and education activities to obtain meaningful input from the public and other stakeholders. The ARTS developed a GIS map depicting Environmental Justice communities throughout the study area and the impact of transportation projects on these communities will be monitored continuously.As the TIP and LRTP are updated and/or amended, ARTS will conduct a burden and benefits analysis to ensure that compliance with EJ regulations. Among the tools used to disseminate information about ARTS activities and meetings are distribution of regular meeting agendas to all stakeholders and area media outlets; publication and distribution of a quarterly newsletter; dissemination of ARTS publications (LRTP, TIP, etc.) for public review and comment; providing regular updates to ARTS committees about transportation projects and special studies; responding to requests for information from the public,and providing regular feedback to members of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on issues of concern. The ARTS website,CSRA Air Quality Alliance website,Facebook and Twitter are also used to disseminate public information about ARTS and transportation plans and programs. An online interactive Transportation Projects map was established as an outreach tool. This included an electronic comment form for public to provide their feedback on specific projects. Public notices for community and committee meetings, agendas, reports, major studies, quarterly newsletter, etc.). The public participation plan will be updated and public review meeting will be held as necessary. ARTS staff updated the Public Participation Plan (PPP) to include community outreach tools that enhances and increases opportunities to provide information and to receive comments from persons within the underserved neighborhoods, environmental justice communities and persons with limited English proficiency. Work Schedule: During this program year MPO staff will implement the strategies in the ARTS Participation Plan.Anticipated public outreach opportunities include the following: • Outreach activities related to amendments of the ARTS Long Range Transportation Plan - Transportation Vision 2040 • Public meetings for amendments and the annual update of the Transportation Improvement Program 30 • Public meeting to review the revised ARTS Public Participation Plan. • Meetings of the CSRA Air Quality Alliance. • Public meetings related to other ARTS Special Studies conducted during the program year COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG). RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $40,000.00 $40,000.00 APDD(GA PL Match) • $10,000.00 $10,000.00 FHWA(SC PL) $2,000.00 $4,400.00 $6,400.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $500.00 $1,100.00 $1,600.00 FTA(SEC 5303) $6,400.00 $1,600.00 $8,000.00 GA DOT(SEC 5303 Match) $800.00 $800.00 APDD(SEC 5303 Match) $800.00 $800.00 LSCOG(SEC 5303 Match) $400.00 $400.00 TOTAL $60,500.00 $5,500.00 $2,000.00 $68,000.00 31 III. WORK ELEMENT 3 - TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 3. 1 Socioeconomic Data/Environmental Justice (EJ) Purpose: Maintain a comprehensive,up-to-date socioeconomic database for the transportation planning process. Activity under this work element will be focused on maintaining and updating the socioeconomic data needed for the ARTS travel demand model. The principal activity involves the annual update of the following characteristics: occupied housing units, school enrollment, employment (retail, service, manufacturing, wholesale and total), total population and median household income.The work element also includes activities to identify the location and makeup of Environmental Justice (EJ) communities throughout the study area. The socioeconomic characteristics used in the ARTS travel demand model will be updated and major land use changes will be noted as they occur. The EJ data will be used to assess the impact of transportation projects on EJ communities. The basic socioeconomic data will be aggregated at the traffic zone level.EJ data will be aggregated at the Census Tract level.The MPO,with assistance from Columbia County, Georgia, will continue to maintain the data for the Georgia portion of the study area. Aiken County and the Lower Savannah COG will maintain the data for the South Carolina portion of the ARTS area. The Georgia Department of Transportation will continue to maintain the ARTS travel demand model. Planning Factors: 1. Promote efficient system management and operation; and 2. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. Previous Work: Compiled annual socioeconomic data estimates,at the Census Tract and TAZ-level. Developed a database of available data resources for transportation planning. Works Tasks:Activity under this work element focuses on the socioeconomic data used as inputs to the ARTS travel demand model. Data is either collected or estimated for the following factors: occupied housing units, school enrollment,retail employment,service employment, manufacturing employment, wholesale employment, total employment, total population, and median household income. In addition, EJ communities will be identified throughout the study area and the impact of transportation projects on these communities will be assessed. The following tasks are part of completing this work element. 1. Collect calendar year building permit data (new construction and demolition) to determine net change in residential units. 2. Use net change in residential units and an occupancy factor to estimate the current number of occupied housing units. 3. Collect school enrollment figures for all public and private schools and allocate to the applicable TAZs. 4. Use state Department of Labor information (Area Labor Profiles in Georgia) to develop annual estimates of employment by place of work (total, retail, service, manufacturing and wholesale). Allocate employment to TAZs based on information from land use maps, site plans,permit records and manufacturing directories. 33 S. Use census median household income figures as a basis for making yearly estimates of change in household income levels. 6. Document outreach activities for low income and minority populations. ARTS staff will update, implement and monitor the Environmental Justice Plan through GIS data analysis and conduct the benefits/burden analysis relative to transportation improvement projects and capital public transit projects implemented within the MPO area. Product: Annual year estimates, at the TAZ-level, of the following socioeconomic characteristics: occupied housing units,school enrollment,retail employment,service employment, manufacturing employment, wholesale employment, total employment, total population, and median household income.Estimates to be submitted to GDOT in Excel Spreadsheet format. Work Schedule: ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Collect building permit data for calendar Collect and allocate monthly. Annual update year 2015 and allocate to TAZs completed by January 30, 2017 Collect school enrollment figures and allocate to TAZs March 25, 2017 Collect latest employment estimates and allocate to TAZs based on known/observed April 4, 2017 trends Estimate annual change in Household Income Level at the TAZ level April 4, 2017 Assess impact of transportation projects on EJ communities As needed throughout the program year COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $6,960.00 $6,960.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $1,740.00 $1,740.00 FHWA(SC PL) $1,200.00 $5,200.00 $6,400.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $300.00 $1,300.00 $1,600.00 TOTAL $10,200.00 $6,500.00 $0.00 $16,700.00 34 3.2 Land Use Monitoring Purpose: Maintain and up-to-date land use database for the transportation planning process.Land use information is useful in the annual update of socioeconomic estimates for the study area. This work element involves monitoring changes in land use from one year to the next ARTS staff will review new site plans, subdivision plats, and related information to evaluate the timing and location of land use changes taking place in the study area.Changes in land use may,in turn,trigger adjustments in socioeconomic data or have other impacts on the transportation system. Planning Factors: 1. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 2. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 4. Promote efficient system management and operation; 5. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; and 6. Reducing(or mitigating) the stormwater impacts of surface transportation. Previous Work: Tracked changes in land use based on review of subdivision plans, site plans, zoning cases and building permit activity.The changes were then factored into socioeconomic data estimates. Compiled existing land use data and created a regional GIS existing land use map based on current year zoning classifications and completed a spatial data analysis identifying percentage of each land use.Also compiled and created a spatial data analysis for certificates of occupancy for residential and commercial development. Works Tasks: Land use changes will be tracked through review of zoning cases, site plans, and subdivision plans. More specifically, activity under this work element will include an inventory of present land uses and examination of future land use trends as necessary to integrate with the planning process. Also consideration of land use impacts and consistency with land use plans presently in effect. Compiled and track Certificate of Occupancy data and update GIS data for Richmond County, Columbia County and Aiken County. Product While a formal report will not be produced the observed land use changes will be factored into the annual update of socioeconomic estimates at the TAZ level. GIS maps are created and housed in the Augusta Data Enterprise. Work Schedule:Land use changes will be tracked on a monthly basis and the changes noted during the calendar year will be factored into the TAZ-level socioeconomic estimates made for the calendar year. 35 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $8,000.00 $8,000.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 FHWA(SC PL) $3,200.00 $3,200.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $800.00 $800.00 TOTAL $10,000.00 $4,000.00 $14,000.00 36 3.3 Transportation Surveys, Model and Analysis Purpose: To promote and encourage traffic safety throughout the ARTS area. To compile and distribute historical and current crash statistics and other data related to traffic safety to the public at-large and to state and local officials responsible for traffic and transportation safety. This work element involves collecting traffic crash data from GDOT and South Carolina Department of Public Services (SCDPS) and compiling such data into an annual report. Based on the latest available data, highway links or intersections where twenty (20) or more crashes have occurred within a 12-month period will be identified. Data will be collected identifying locations of truck, pedestrian and bicycle crashes.Fatal crash locations,type of vehicles involved and frequency of fatal crashes will also be analyzed using data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).Aiken County will be responsible for collecting and compiling crash data for the South Carolina portion of the ARTS area for inclusion in the report. Planning Factors: 1. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 2. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 4. Promote efficient system management and operation; 5. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;and 6. Reducing(or mitigating) the stormwater impacts of surface transportation. Previous Work • Sorted and compiled the most current crash data for Aiken, Columbia, Edgefield and Richmond Counties. • Created frequency diagrams and prepared maps for the TSIR report • Coordinated with GDOT, SCDOT,and SCDPS in collecting data for crash analysis • Created a regional GIS map of traffic crash locations. Works Tasks: Staff will collect, and compile the most current available crash data for Aiken, Columbia, Edgefield and Richmond Counties. In addition, data will be collected identifying the top twenty crash locations, including time of crash, ambient weather conditions, injury severity, and crash type, e.g., rear-end, head-on, etc. Crash data analysis will be achieved through MS Excel or other statistical software packages. GIS tools will permit the spatial analysis and mapping of crash data. 1. The analysis and mapping of crash data and preparation of the report is affected by the following factors: 2. The most current crash data available from GDOT or SCDPS may lag more than a year after the incident date 3. GPS coordinates may not have been recorded for all crashes, i.e., at the location of the crash GPS coordinates were not captured by the police officer reporting the crash 4. GDOT and SCDOT have minimum staffing to collect and compile crash data in addition to responding to daily data requests. 37 Product ARTS Traffic Safety Improvement Report(TSIR)based on the most current available crash data. Created a regional GIS map of traffic crash locations. Work Schedule ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Gather crash data from GDOT and SCDPS August 2016 Sort and compile data into required format November 2016 Prepare maps to be used in the report December 2016 Prepare draft TSIR January 2017 Present results of TSIR to ARTS committees March 2017 Prepare and publish final TSIR June 2017 Amend Long Range Transportation Plan and/or TIP to incorporate new As needed throughout Intersection Improvement Projects. the program year COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $12,168.00 $12,168.00 APDD(GA PL Match) $3,042.00 $3,042.00 FHWA(SC PL) $400.00 $3,600.00 $4,000.00 ACPDD(SC PL Match) $100.00 $900.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL $15,710.00 $4,500.00 $20,210.00 38 3,5 GIS Development and Applications Purpose: Continue the development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and ARTS internet websites in support of transportation planning activities. Update computer hardware and software as necessary to keep pace with changes in GIS and other computer programs. Under this work element ARTS staff will use Geographic Information Systems(GIS)and the internet to collect, analyze and display transportation-related information. GIS maps will be used to create maps for ARTS-related reports and presentations. The internet will be used to gather additional information (e.g. reports, data) used in transportation planning. Computer hardware and software will be purchased for use in regional transportation planning. Planning Factors: 1. Promote efficient system management and operation. Previous Work • Maps were generated for 2014 CMP and 2015-2018 TIP reports and posted on ARTS website. • Maps were created for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan update and public meetings. • Online interactive transportation map tool for public information and comments. • Staff attended an advanced GIS class called Building Geodatabases. • Staff updated and maintained the ARTS and CSRA Air Quality Alliance websites. A new website has been established for the ARTS 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan update. Staff will update and maintain this website also. • Aiken County GIS staff continued updating the road layers for the County by adding new roads and editing existing ones. GIS staff also continued maintaining road centerlines and updating the Aiken County Road Atlas. Also, during the revising of the base year socioeconomic data, GIS staff collected data for TAZ's from an online census data service. Works Tasks: The MPO will continue to use its existing GIS for mapping activities and to develop compatible data layers. Thematic maps can be created for the entire study area using the 2015 Census and Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) data. Both the MPO and Aiken County will use internet websites to share information about the ARTS transportation planning process. LSCOG develops and maintains GIS data and interactive map websites that assist with the collection, analysis, and distribution of transportation related information. Product: A new GIS server was purchased in FY 2016 in order to have adequate space for the GIS maps and data created to assist in the ARTS transportation planning process. Products will include a variety of maps depicting such information as socioeconomic characteristics, transit routes, TIP and LRTP project locations,and CMP routes.Updates to the ARTS and the updating of the ARTS and air quality alliance websites will also be completed. 41 Work Schedule: ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Prepare and use GIS maps for transportation planning and analysis As needed throughout program year Update website information on ARTS meetings and events Monthly throughout program year Post ARTS studies and reports (e.g. UPWP, TIP, As completed throughout program year CMP) on MPO website (July 2016 -June 2017) COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $40,132.00 $40,132.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $10,033.00 $10,033.00 FHWA (SC PL) $40,000.00 $40,000.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $10,000.00 $10,000.00 FTA (SEC 5303) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 LSCOG (SEC 5303 Match) $375.00 $375.00 TOTAL $50,165.00 $50,000.00 $1,875.00 $102,040.00 42 IV. WORK ELEMENT 4 - TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLANNING 4. 1 Long Range Plan (44.23.01) Purpose: Maintain updates of the ARTS Long Range Transportation Plan in accordance with transportation planning regulations. This work element involves five-year update of the LRTP, amendments, modifications, and implement to enhance multimodal alternative transportation, bike and pedestrian safety and enhance transit service and facility, complete street and access management as necessary, to the ARTS Long Range Transportation Plan. Amendments may be necessary due to changes in socioeconomic conditions, the identification of additional transportation needs, or to take advantage of unforeseen project funding opportunities. ARTS staff will develop the regional performance measures for each mode of transportation including highway/roads, traffic safety, congestion management corridors, public transit, freight, bridge, bicycle and pedestrian. The Georgia Department of Transportation will continue to maintain the ARTS travel demand model. ARTS staff will monitor the status of the LRTP and coordinate any changes to it. Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 5. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation,improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes,for people and freight; 7. Promote efficient system management and operation; 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; 9. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability; 10.Reducing(or mitigating) the stormwater impacts of surface transportation; and 11.Enhancing travel and tourism. Previous Work: The update of the ARTS 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan - 2040 Transportation Vision begin during the previous fiscal year. Staff prepared the Technical Report on the Existing System and Performance measures. Socio Economic data was collected and maps were prepared for existing land use, TIP and Long Range Plan projects, congestion, crash data. Ten community meetings were held to educate the public on the transportation planning process and to receive their input. Works Tasks: Review and update the ARTS 2040 Long Range Plan as necessary in response to changing transportation needs and priorities and to conform with transportation planning 44 regulations. Note that this work element funds ARTS staff work in support of any plan update or amendment. ARTS staff will develop performance measures in consultation with Aiken County Planning and Development Department, Lower Savanah Council of Governments, Augusta Public Transit Department, GDOT, SCDOT, FHWA and FTA. The performance measures will also be reviewed and adopted by the ARTS MPO committees, Citizen Advisory Committee, Technical Coordinating Committee and the MPO Policy Committee. Product: The ARTS 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan will continue into FY 2017. Updates or amendments to the ARTS Long Range Transportation Plan as needed. The LRTP was completed in August 2015. Regional Performance Measures and Prioritization Tool. Work Schedule: The 2040 LRTP was completed in the second quarter of FY 2016. Any amendments to the 2040 LRTP will be considered at the appropriate time during FY 2017. COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies:Augusta Planning and Development Department(APDD) and Aiken County Planning and Development Department(ACPDD) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $40,468.00 $40,468.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $10,117.00 $10,117.00 FHWA (SC PL) $800.00 $3,200.00 $4,000.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $200.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 FTA (SEC 5303) $3,200.00 $3,200.00 GA DOT (SEC 5303 Match) $400.00 $400.00 APDD (SEC 5303 Match) $400.00 $400.00 TOTAL $55,585.00 $4,000.00 $59,585.00 45 4.1.1 Performance Based Planning (44.24.00) Purpose: Performance-based planning and programming (PBPP) refers to the application of performance management principles within the planning and programming processes of transportation agencies to achieve desired performance outcomes for the multimodal transportation system.PBPP attempts to ensure that transportation investment decisions are made - both in long term LRTP planning and short-term TIP programming of projects - based on MPO goals and objectives for improving the overall transportation system. Metropolitan transportation planning: "[MPOs]..., in cooperation with the State and public transportation operators, shall develop long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs through a performance-driven, outcome-based approach to planning." 23 USC Section 134(c)(1); 49 USC Section 5303(c)(1). "The metropolitan transportation planning process shall provide for the establishment and use of a performance-based approach to transportation decision making to support the national goals...." 23 USC Section 134(h)(2); 49 USC Section 5303(h)(2). Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 5. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes,for people and freight; 7. Promote efficient system management and operation; 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; and 9. Improve transportation system resiliency and reliability. Works Tasks: 1. Data collection and establish performance measure and targets 2. Monitor and track progress 3. Public outreach and education,build consensus Work Schedule:June 2016 to July 2017 Product:Performance Measures for each transportation mode,highway,freight public transit,bike and pedestrian,traffic safety and congestion. 46 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE Responsible Agencies:Augusta Planning and Development Department,Aiken County Planning and Development Department, Columbia County Planning and Development Department. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $ 18,400 $18,400.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $ 4,600 $4,600.00 FHWA (SC PL) $ 4,000 $4,000.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $ 1,000 $1,000.00 FTA (SEC 5303) $ 4,000 $4,000.00 GA DOT (SEC 5303 Match) $ 500 $500.00 APDD (SEC 5303 Match) $ 500 $500.00 TOTAL $28,000.00 $5,000.00 $33,000.00 47 4.2 Congestion Management (44.22.00) Purpose: To continue implementing the ARTS Congestion Management Process (CMP) and incorporating congestion mitigation strategies and projects into the Long Range Plan and TIP. A Congestion Management Process (CMP) an integral transportation planning process in the ARTS area. Activities under this work element will include completing the annual traffic congestion data analysis,publishing the annual ARTS CMP Report,and implementing specific congestion mitigation strategies identified in the CMP Report. The MPO and ACPDD will cooperate with local and state agencies in implementing the congestion mitigation strategies. Planning Factors: 1. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 2. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 4. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; 5. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability; and 6. Enhancing travel and tourism. Previous Work: The MPO and ACPDD completed all activities in the CMP work schedule and the 2014 Congestion Management System report was prepared. Staff conducted research on best practices for measuring congestion to update the methodology and identify data resources. Works Tasks: The purpose of the ARTS CMP is to document traffic congestion on major transportation corridors in the study area, identify strategies for reducing or eliminating the congestion,and track and/or program the implementation of congestion mitigation projects.Travel time surveys are conducted selected transportation corridors each year. Congestion levels are then determined based on how much the average speed recorded during the survey deviates from the posted speed limit for each route or the extra time required to travel the corridor during the peak hours compared to off-peak periods. Congestion mitigation strategies are then identified for each route and tracked before and after implementation. Staff will create a regional transportation system database to include data to effectively measure congestion. The MPO is responsible for coordinating all CMP activities including surveying the CMP routes in the Georgia part of the study area. The Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) surveys the CMP routes in the South Carolina part of the study area and the results are included in the final report The MPO and ACPDD continuously monitor transportation facilities for congestion mitigation strategies. The MPO will review the existing CMP and its application within the ARTS planning process and the Long Range Transportation Plan. Changes will be made to the CMP as a result of this review in order to meet requirements related to the Congestion Management Process. 48 ARTS staff collects and compile data that will be utilized to develop and monitor performance measures evaluation process applied to congested corridors and mitigation strategies. ARTS staff will coordinate and collaborate with Aiken County Planning and Development Department, Aiken County Engineering Department, City Engineering Department of City of N. Augusta and City of Aiken; Columbia County Engineering Department and Richmond County Engineering Department to facilitate data collection and travel time runs to assess congestion on regional corridors. Product: Complete travel time survey for the ARTS CMP; publish the annual ARTS CMP Report; implement specific congestion management strategies identified in the CMP Report. Work Schedule: ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Determine routes to be surveyed based on CMP data collection schedule, status of mitigation projects, and January 2017 changes in the ARTS study area boundary. Conduct travel time survey of identified routes using GPS equipment February-April 2017 Document status of mitigation projects included in previous year's CMP report May 2017 Complete segment speed worksheets based on results of travel time survey May 2017 Identify congestion mitigation strategies for the surveyed routes May 2017 Prepare draft CMP report May 2017 Present results of CMP to ARTS committees June 2017 Prepare and publish final CMP June 2017 Amend Long Range Plan and/or TIP by incorporating any new congestion mitigation projects resulting from the On-going/As needed CMP Evaluate CMP Work Plan and amend based on experience gained from yearly update On-going/As needed 49 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $16,000.00 $16,000.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $4,000.00 $4,000.00 FHWA (SC PL) $800.00 $2,240.00 $3,040.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $200.00 $560.00 $760.00 FTA (SEC 5303) $23,822.60 $23,822.60 GA DOT(SEC 5303 Match) $2,977.83 $2,977.83 APDD (SEC 5303 Match) $2,977.83 $2,977.83 TOTAL $50,778.25 $2,800.00 $53,578.25 50 4.2,1 Mr Quality Issues Purpose:To monitor relevant air quality data and regulations,coordinate the work of the CSRA Air Quality Alliance, help implement local and regional air quality initiatives, keep local stakeholders informed about air quality issues and participate in air quality training. Under this work element ARTS staff will continue to monitor relevant air quality data and regulations,coordinate the work of the CSRA Air Quality Alliance,help implement local and regional air quality initiatives, keep local stakeholders informed about air quality issues, and participate in air quality training. ARTS will focus work on efforts to improve Air Quality by increasing access to public transit, connecting public transit to bicycle path and installing bicycle racks in activity centers, and linking public transit to park and ride lots throughout the region. Rideshare and carpool programs are also being researched to promote and market to regional businesses and universities. Planning Factors: 1. Reduce increase in traffic congestion on regional corridors; 2. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 3. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; and 4. Enhancing travel and tourism. Previous Work: ARTS staff has maintained a continuous dialogue with industry leaders, regional and local government officials,local school officials,the Clean Air Campaign staff,local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development agencies, and local citizens in order to stay abreast of and disseminate pertinent information regarding air quality and regional initiatives. One aspect of this activity includes coordinating the activities of the CSRA Air Quality Alliance.Other types of activities undertaken by ARTS staff include: • Maintained a permanent web site for the CSRA Air Quality Alliance. • Coordinated meetings between major employers (e.g. Fort Gordon, Georgia Regents University (GRU) etc.) and representatives of the Clean Air Campaign designed to enlist participation in the Clean Air Campaign's Commuter Rewards Program. • Sponsored a"Lunch and Learn"with the Clean Air Campaign • Made air quality presentations to elementary and middle school students • Distributed Air quality information at special events in the Augusta-Aiken area • Coordinated and hosted periodic meetings of the Air Quality Alliance. • Finalized an action plan that includes local and regional air quality initiatives. • Continued to monitor air quality data and changes in federal air quality regulations. • Provided ARTS committees and other stakeholders with regular updates on the CSRA Air Quality Alliance and air quality issues and initiatives. • Disseminated information on air quality issues and tips for improving air quality through the ARTS newsletter and the CSRA Air Quality Alliance website. 51 ARTS staff attends state Air Quality Summits conducted by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and shares best practices with other Air Quality Alliances. These best practices include ways to promote alternative transportation options and energy conservation. • Carpooling, ridesharing, and combining trips and limit unnecessary ones • Keep your vehicle properly maintained and saving electricity • Walk or ride a bike on short trips and avoid driving during peak hours • Don't drive above the speed limit • Take the bus Works Tasks: ARTS staff will continue to monitor relevant air quality data, help implement local and regional air quality initiatives, coordinate the work of the CSRA Air Quality Alliance, monitor developments related to federal air quality regulations and requirements,attend air quality training workshops, work with other stakeholders to maintain an air quality action plan and disseminate information to stakeholders in the study area.All of these activities will be ongoing throughout the program year. Product: No single product will be the end result of this work element. ARTS will continue to participate in local and regional air quality initiatives and activities as outlined above. Work Schedule: July 2016 through June 2017 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies:Augusta Planning and Development Department(APDD) and Aiken County Planning and Development Department(ACPDD) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $500.00 $500.00 FHWA (SC PL) $1,600.00 $3,600.00 $5,200.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $400.00 $900.00 $1,300.00 TOTAL $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $9,000.00 52 4.4 Intermodal Planning (44.23.01) Purpose: To incorporate bicycle, pedestrian, transit, freight and non-motorized transportation planning activities into the overall ARTS transportation planning process. To implement projects that resolve conflicts between modes of transportation,such as rail/highway conflicts,and projects that improve connections among modes of transportation. This work element will be used to foster a transportation system that accommodates bicycle, pedestrian, transit, freight and other non-motorized means of transportation. Activity under this work element will focus on evaluating the highway and rail conflicts in the ARTS area,to addressing the efficient movement of freight,and to identify possible solutions to problem locations as they are related to intermodal connections. To make the ARTS transportation system more intermodal through implementing the regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This plan prioritized proposed projects based on numerous factors identified by local stakeholders. The plan recommends local governments strengthen policies related to: • Bicycle paths and parking • Pedestrian facilities • Regional connectivity The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is incorporated into the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan and implements the projects through the Transportation Improvement Program. Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 5. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation,improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes,for people and freight; 7. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability; and 8. Enhancing travel and tourism. Previous Work: The 2040 LRTP and FY 2015-2018 TIP update included future transportation projects on routes/corridors serving freight traffic. ARTS Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (Implementation and monitoring TAP projects). Aiken County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (Implementation and monitoring TAP projects) Works Tasks:ARTS staff will continue to work on activities related to railroad relocation, transit facilities and bicycle and pedestrian projects. ARTS will also take steps to integrate freight transportation planning into the regional transportation planning process. 70 ARTS staff will collect and compile data to be utilized in developing and monitoring performance measures evaluation process. ARTS staff will coordinate and collaborate with Aiken County Planning and Development Department, Aiken County Engineering Department, City Engineering Department of City of N. Augusta and City of Aiken; Columbia County Engineering Department and Richmond County Engineering Department to identify gaps and opportunities to improve bicycle and pedestrian services including sidewalks and regional connections. Assist local governments in implementing Complete Streets strategies and policies. Product: ARTS Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Complete Streets strategy and policy Work Schedule: July 2016 through June 2017 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies:Augusta Planning and Development Department(APDD) and Aiken County Planning and Development Department(ACPDD),and Columbia County Planning and Development Department RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA(GA PL) $5,600.00 $5,600.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $1,400.00 $1,400.00 FHWA (SC PL) $400.00 $1,600.00 $2,000.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $100.00 $400.00 $500.00 FTA (SEC 5303) $4,800.00 $4,800.00 GA DOT (SEC 5303 Match) $600.00 $600.00 APDD (SEC 5303 Match) $600.00 $600.00 TOTAL $13,500.00 $2,000.00 $15,500.00 71 4.5 Special Transportation Studies Purpose: To complete a planning-level transportation study (or studies) that address some need, problem or issue identified through the regional transportation planning process. The study can focus on a need or issue tied to a specific location in the study area or, preferably, addresses a transportation need beneficial to the entire region. Typically, funds allocated to the Special Study work element are used to hire a consultant to complete the study. Non-federal matching funds are required from the project sponsor, be it the MPO or other ARTS participant(e.g.local government). Planning Factors: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; 5. Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation,improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes,for people and freight; 7. Promote efficient system management and operation; 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; 9. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability; 10.Reducing(or mitigating) the stormwater impacts of surface transportation; and 11.Enhancing travel and tourism. Previous Work: No special studies were initiated in the ARTS for Richmond or Columbia County GA. Works Tasks:To fund outside consultants or prepare in-house any transportation or traffic studies which may be needed. Final selection of special studies will depend on the relative priority of an issue and availability of nonfederal matching funds. Work Schedule: The anticipated schedule for selection and completion of Special Studies is as follows: ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Solicit Special Study proposals from ARTS stakeholders January 2016 CAC/TCC endorsement of Special Study February 2016 72 ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE Policy Committee approves specific Special Study as part of final 2016 UPWP March 2016 Procure consultant for Special Study January- May 2016 Consultant begins Special Study project June 2016 Consultant completes Special Study project June 2017 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department,and Lower Savannah Council of Governments. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $100,000.00 $100,000.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 FHWA (SC PL) $2,400.00 $ 40,000.00 $2,400.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $600.00 $ 10,000.00 $600.00 TOTAL $128,000.00 $50,000.00 $178,000.00 73 V. WORK ELEMENT 5 - 5. 1 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (44. 25.00) Purpose: Update the ARTS Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in conformance with Federal regulations. This work element involves the annual update of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP covers a four-year programming period in the Georgia part of the study area and six years on the South Carolina side. Updates involve the removal of projects that have advanced to construction, the development, or update of project descriptions or cost estimates, and the prioritization of projects. The TIP is developed with public input and is coordinated with other transportation providers. Documentation of the effort is submitted for review and adoption by ARTS committees and also goes through a public involvement process. Planning Factors: 1. Promote efficient system management and operation; 2. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system; and 3. Improving transportation system resiliency and reliability. Previous Work: The ARTS Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) was developed during the previous fiscal year. Developed a funding application process for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Implementation of the TIP is ongoing. Works Tasks: Develop and publish an updated TIP for the ARTS area. The TIP is a staged, multi- year, intermodal program of transportation projects consistent with the ARTS Long Range Transportation Plan. Following are the basic steps in the development of the TIP. Issue a call for Transportation Alternatives Program(TAP)funding applications as federal funds become available. This process will include an evaluation and ranking of funding requests as part of a competitive award to fund TAP projects in Georgia (Richmond and Columbia Counties). ARTS staff will apply the regional performance measures and prioritization tool to each transportation project. 1. Test Transportation Network - Under the guidance of the Test Network Subcommittee, the ARTS travel demand model is tested based on updated conditions (e.g. socioeconomic factors,projects moving to construction,etc.) in order to develop an updated profile of regional transportation needs. 2. Implement Transportation Alternatives Program(TAP) -Issue a call for projects 3. Develop Draft TIP -A draft version of the TIP is developed in consultation with all stakeholders. Consultation strategies in the ARTS Participation Plan are used to obtain the necessary input. 4. Adopt Draft TIP-The draft TIP is adopted by the ARTS Policy Committee 5. Public Review and Comment on Draft TIP - The draft TIP is made available for public review and comment in accordance with the ARTS Participation Plan 83 6. Adopt Final TIP - The final TIP is adopted by the ARTS Policy Committee, incorporating any changes resulting from review and comment by the general public and other stakeholders. 7. Implement TIP - Projects in the TIP are implemented in accordance with the approved schedule. Implementation is done cooperatively by all stakeholders. During the course of implementation, it may be necessary to amend the TIP in response to changes in the scope, cost or priority of projects. ARTS staff will apply the performance measures to each transportation project and program included in the TIP during annual updates as necessary. Product: Updated ARTS Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Updated GIS Interactive LRTP/TIP Maps and GIS attribute database. Work Schedule: The schedule for development of the TIP is as follows: ACTIVITY EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE 1. Test Transportation Network March 2017 2. Develop Draft TIP April 2017 3. Adopt Draft TIP June,2017 4. Complete Public Review and Agency July 2017 Consultation 5. Adopt Final TIP September,2017 6. Implement TIP Ongoing beginning July 1, 2018 COST ESTIMATE AND PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCE: Responsible Agencies: Augusta Planning and Development Department (APDD), Aiken County Planning and Development Department (ACPDD) and Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE APDD ACPDD LSCOG TOTALS FHWA (GA PL) $20,800.00 $20,800.00 APDD (GA PL Match) $5,200.00 $5,200.00 FHWA (SC PL) $1,600.00 $3,600.00 $5,200.00 ACPDD (SC PL Match) $400.00 $900.00 $1,300.00 FTA(SEC 5303) $16,000.00 $2,500.00 $18,500.00 GA DOT(SEC 5303 Match) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 APDD (SEC 5303 Match) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 LSCOG (SEC 5303 Match) $625.00 $625.00 TOTAL $48,000.00 $4,500.00 $3,125.00 $55,625.00 84 EXHIBIT B BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL YEAR 2017 V] m$eP ll FIRE / 4 Ii RE/ vEa $ mr 4 O le k§ $ m _ 4 � N^ 40c 88ibeNr ir pb h M Va Oa :yy : l c e4' 4'r V ry OOD ppNiF r ,HHHH HH HHH9hH NHHH H H H H H H H H H H 4 H H h HH 4 H 4H000 0 010 000000 0000 O O O O O O tl 0 0 0 0 0 0 o y OOp0 , HHHH m,.., HHHHHh Hmmm H H H H H H H H 49 H H H H h N CH KNUU M21 $882 S $ 888882 SSSSOOOm Op OCCCCp CCOG 00 IS H V9 88888888888888 82 C C C C O C Cg0y$ gg • oeO Q HHH,HH1HHHHHHKHH9H9HHHHHHHHHHe 0 -I - „"4- AA sHHHwa �UQ ft q S t?, g S $ 0H 0 ^wrf HnoH H' H�no9 HH H H H 0 p 0 v0 0 S S h 0 9 0 0 p N N ' p K h 88OCN mIa y9H = NN N O O Wp �O .0yOK a H HNH9 G9v9i ^ H H y e.: 8888 82 9:W2 6goa 8888 6SggB8888 SS 88 a oS• gg 000 8000 66OKef!- e �Q }„" agg8 $ $ § HHHSN4 HHRH 1.4 ^ 0 yN. 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(2) Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it after award and prior to completion of contract work, will not discriminate on the ground of race, color, national origin or sex in the selection and retention of subcontractors including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program, set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. In addition, the Contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 23 CFR 200(b). (3) Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiations made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin or sex. (4) Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, to permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Contractor shall so certify to the DEPARTMENT, or the Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. (5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the DEPARTMENT shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, (a) withholding of payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies, and/or (b)cancellation,termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. (6) Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provision of paragraphs (1)through (6) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, order, or instructions issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the DEPARTMENT or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State, and in addition, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. APPENDIX B CERTIFICATION FOR STATE REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS -PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS The AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, as an Applicant for a Federal PL Fund grant or cooperative agreement, certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that its principals: (1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; (2) Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (Federal, State, or Local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and (4) Have not within a three year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or Local) terminated for cause or default. Where the State is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification with respect to its principals, the State shall attach an explanation to this proposal. THE AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CERTIFIES OR AFFIRMS THE TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCURACY OF THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED ON OR WITH THIS CERTIFICATION AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PROVISIONS OF 31 U.S.C. SECTIONS 3801 ET SEC. ARE APPLICABLE THERETO. Author' -d Official aar1101 7/2a/14' Directo Date APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTANT DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE I hereby certify that I am a principal and duly authorized representative of AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, whose address is 535 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 and it is also certified that: (1) The provisions of Section 50-24-1 through 50-24-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Drug-Free Work Place Act", have been complied with in full; and (2) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the consultant's employees during the performance of the contract; and (3) Each subcontractor, if any, hired by the DESIGNATED AGENCY shall be required to ensure that the subcontractor's employees are provided a drug-free workplace. The DESIGNATED AGENCY shall secure from that subcontractor the following written certification: "As part of the subcontracting agreement with the AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, certifies that a drug free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (b)of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 50-24-3", and (4) It is certified that the undersigned will not engage in unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation,possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract. 7/20/IQ A Date — � S ignat e Appy D 4, 9p1 i y I GEORGIA SECU- AND/IMMIGRATION COMPIJANC ACT AFFIDAVIT Contract No.and Name: ` ,- Ai or A:f/ 0 -."O - e r ,ici.b . Name of Contracting Entity: asir:pi,Iwo El p illi p7151 , / By executing this affidavit,the undersigned person or entity verifies its compliance with O.0 G.A § 13.10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm,or cot Georgia Department of Transportationpotation which I:contracting with the has registered with, is authorized to participate in, and is participating in the federal work authorization Pram commonly known as E•V • with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.GA+113-10-91. rn accordance The undersigned person or entity further agrees that it will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period,and it will contract for the of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who physical performancedavttoth undersigned with the information required by O.CGA.§13-10.91(b). present an affidavit to the The undersigned person or entity further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Georgia Department of Transportation at the time the subcontractors)is retained to perform such service. i 4, EEV'jt�: ill' {.. .. titc Officer or Avant Ootit (Name.' or Entity) sac .4 Title of Autho, of Aotwat t �� a► Printed NOM(Of AtrthOri Officer or Atom SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF Awl. 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