DMATS STP Grant Funding Application - University/Grandview Intersection Improvements Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 6.
ITEM TITLE: DMATS STP Grant Funding Application - University Avenue
and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending authorization to officially
submit an application for a Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study(DMATS)Surface Transportation
Program (STP) Grant in Fiscal Year 2018 to assist with the
construction costs for the construction of a single-lane
roundabout at the intersection of University Avenue and
Grandview Avenue.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a Transportation
Improvement Program Grant Application with the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study(DMATS) Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG)to assist with the
funding of intersection improvements for University Avenue
and Grandview Avenue as part of the East-West Corridor
Improvements.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FY18 DMATS STBG Grant Application-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Grant Application Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Application Authorization for a DMATS STBG Funding FY 2018
University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements
DATE: December 27, 2016
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council authorization to officially submit
an application for a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Surface
Transportation Block Grant in the amount of $200,000 in FY18 to assist with the
construction costs for the construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of
University Avenue and Grandview Avenue.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
DATE: December 27, 2016
RE: Grant Application Authorization for a DMATS STBG Funding FY 2018
University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution provides the authorization for the City of Dubuque to officially
submit an application for a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS)
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) (formerly known as Surface Transportation
Program STP) to assist with funding intersection improvements at University Avenue
and Grandview Avenue. The requested amount is $200,000.
BACKGROUND
The Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue & University Avenue
Intersection Improvement Project was originally bid in July 2016 to include new traffic
signals at both Grandview Avenue & University Avenue and at Grandview Avenue and
Loras Boulevard.
These proposed signalized intersection improvements were recommended by the
EastMest Corridor Study that was formally adopted by the City Council in February
2012. A Traffic Safety Grant (TSF) grant was awarded by the Iowa DOT Transportation
Commission in January 2015 in the amount of$500,000 to partially fund the intersection
signalization improvements.
During the public outreach / engagement process for the Grandview-Delhi-Grace
Roundabout project, staff heard comments from citizens that another roundabout should
be considered at Grandview and University Avenue intersection. These comments were
made due to concerns of vehicles backing up at the proposed traffic signals at
University Avenue.
Because of the positive feedback and the successful operational performance of the
new Grandview-Delhi-Grace Roundabout, Engineering staff considered the possibility of
modifying the proposed signalization project to include a roundabout at the Grandview
and University Avenue intersection. There were several issues that would need to be
overcome before a roundabout could be considered including potential funding. Another
issue would be the current traffic safety grant and how it could be applied to this revised
project.
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City staff discussed the potential revised roundabout concept with the Iowa DOT first.
District 6 Local Systems Engineer has initially supported the potential project change
and consulted with the Office of Traffic and Safety, who also supported the concept.
The existing funding TSF agreement would need to be amended to account for the
change in project scope from a signalized intersection to a roundabout. This change in
scope would allow the City to keep $250,000 in TSF grant funds for the reconstruction
of the existing traffic signals at Grandview Avenue and Loras Boulevard. The remaining
$250,000 in TSF grant funds for the proposed traffic signals at Grandview Avenue and
University Avenue would be removed from the project and the funds returned to the
Iowa DOT.
Due to the change in the project scope for the Grandview and University Avenue
intersection improvements, the City reapplied for a $500,000 traffic safety grant for a
possible roundabout at the intersection. The City was recently notified it has been
awarded by the Iowa Transportation Commission.
Iowa DOT also recommended submitting an additional grant application in the amount
of $264,842 from the State of Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program ICAAP for the
Grandview Avenue and University Avenue intersection for conversion into a
roundabout. The City has applied for the ICAAP grant in the amount of$264,842.
DISCUSSION
This FY 2018 grant application is requesting funding of $200,000 from the DMATS
STBG program in FY18 to assist with the construction costs for the proposed
intersection improvements. The improvements would include construction of a single
lane roundabout at the intersection, like what was constructed at Grandview Avenue,
Delhi and Grace Streets.
The estimated construction cost for the roundabout is $964,842.
Grant Description Grant
Amount
Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Grant (awarded Dec. 2016) $500,000
State of Iowa ICAAP Grant $264,842
DMATS STBG Grant $200,000
Estimated Construction Costs $ 964,842
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City submit the grant application through ECIA for a DMATS
STBG grant to assist in funding intersection improvements for the University Avenue
and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements as part of the East-West Corridor
capacity improvements.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the filing of
the application for DMATS STBG funding in FY18 to assist in construction costs for the
University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements.
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Prepared by: Jon Dienst, PE
cc: Jenny Larson, BUdget Director
Alexis Steger, Assistant Budget Director
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
Dave Ness, Civil Engineer 11
Chandra Ravada, ECIA
Attachment
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE DUBUQUE
METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (DMATS) SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) TO ASSIST WITH THE FUNDING OF
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND GRANDVIEW
AVENUE AS PART OF THE EAST -WEST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
Whereas, the increasing growth of traffic volumes, along with operational and
safety concerns, in the University Avenue Corridor from Pennsylvania Avenue to North
Grandview Avenue in the City of Dubuque could be improved by street and intersection
improvements; and
Whereas, the City has determined that improvements to this corridor, as
recommended by the adopted East-West Corridor Study, will improve capacity and
traffic flow; and
Whereas, the City is requesting DMATS STBG funding in the amount of
$200,000 in FY18 to assist with the construction of a roundabout intersection; and
Whereas, the City has sufficient funds available to cover the local funding in the
amount of a state grant of $500,000 and other anticipated state grants in the amount of
$264,842.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The City hereby supports and authorizes the grant application
submittal for funding through the DMATS FY18 Transportation Improvement Program to
assist with the funding intersection improvements for University Avenue "Overlap
Section" between Pennsylvania and Loras Boulevard as part of the East-West Corridor
Improvements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of January, 2017,
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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ry D. Buol, Mayor
ECIA
A Regional Response
to Local Needs
Transportation Improvement Program
Federal Project Application
Instructions
Complete the application in the space provided. Applicants are limited to the application form and 5 pages of attachments
including map,crash data, resolution, project drawings, and other supporting documents. Submit the completed
application and attachments to cravada@ecia.org. If you have questions contact Chandra Ravada at 563-556-4166.
General Information
Project Title: University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvements
Project Location and Limits: University Avenue and North Grandview Avenue Intersection
Project Length (miles): 0.0 Miles Federal Functional Class: Minor Arterial
Agency: City of Dubuque
Contact Person: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Robert Schiesl,Assistant City Engineer
Telephone: (536) 589-4270 Email: gpsihoyo@cityofdubuque.org bschiesl@cityofdubuque.org
Certified Acceptance Date: 12/15/2016
Project Screening Criteria
Check all that apply.
F, Project is consistent with the DMATS,City or County five year program and local land use plans
F/1 Project is federally classified as an Urban Collector/Rural Major Collector or above
F Project is an improvement project
0 Project is a maintenance project
Q✓ Project meets the STP funding regulations
Q✓ Project is ready to proceed and has a reasonable timeline for implementation
F, Input from safety teams has been taken into consideration while designing the project
F, Input from Jule and/or RTA transit has been taken into consideration while designing the project
F, Input from planning agencies has been taken into consideration while designing the project
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Cost Summary
Project Phase Start Date STP Funds Other Funds Total Cost
Design $0.00
Right of Way $0.00
Construction 4/1/2018 $ 200,000.00 $ 764,842.00 $964,842.00
Totals $ 200,000.00 $ 764,842.00 $964,842.00
Overall Match Ratio: 100.00%
Estimated date of project completion (Month/Year)
11/18
Funding Partners
List all "Other Funds'contributing to the project: (Must match "Other Funds' from Cost Summary Table)
Funding Source Amount
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Grant(ICAAP) -Applied For $ 264,842.00
Traffic Safety Grant(TSF) $ 500,000.00
Project Information
1. Project Description- Explain the nature of the project, indicate major work involved,and briefly compare
existing and proposed conditions (Attach 8.5"X 11"vicinity map):
In February 2012, the City Council formally adopted the East -West Corridor Connectivity Study- Final Report and
directed City staff to begin implementation plans for the recommendations contained in the East-West Corridor
Connectivity Report.
The adopted East -West Corridor Connectivity Study report will act as the City's Master Plan for both short-term
and long-term capacity improvements or corridor modifications to support growing east-west traffic flow in the City.
The study included recommended improvements supporting complete streets concepts, multi-modal transportation,
vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and recreational improvements.
The report included 32 proposed capacity improvement projects along the four corridors. Capacity improvements
identified include a series of intersection realignments, intersection improvements, turn lane additions, add traffic
signal interconnect and ITS improvements along each corridor.
In August 2016 the City of Dubuque completed its first roundabout at Grandview Avenue, Delhi Street and Grace
Street. The project was funded with a TSF grant and city funds. This project has been well received by the Citizens
of Dubuque and is operating very well.
Funding for this project will allow the construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of University
Avenue and Grandview Avenue. City staff are requesting FY 2018 and FY 2019 city funding for the design and
construction administration portion of the project.
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2. Describe the work plan and schedule for project completion. Include current project status if the project is
underway or has multiple phases:
The project would be designed in FY 2017 and FY 2018 and constructed in the summer of 2018 after school
breaks for summer. Construction would be substantially completed before school starts in the fall of 2018. Design
would be funded using city funds.
3. Describe the performance measures and reporting process:
Safety Improvements-The roundabout should reduce severe crashes.The City will have cameras in place to
monitor crashes and their severity.This information will be submitted to IDOT as normally occurs with traffic
incident reports.
Mobility Benefits- New pedestrian access ramps will be installed with splitter islands that should reduce crossing
distances and provide refuge. Cameras will be in use to monitor the intersection and count pedestrians. Monthly
pedestrian counts will be available for the past month as requested.
Environmental Benefits-The roundabout will reduce the traffic delay that currently occurs at the 4-way stop
intersection. CO emissions should drop as a result of the new intersection configuration.
Economic Benefits-The roundabout will provide a route that will have less time delay for traffic. Before and after
construction time delay will be measured and reported at the peak time of the day after the roundabout is
constructed.
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Mobility
Use DMATS data from the Congestion Management Process,Traffic Count Program, Regional Model,or attached
documentation.
Existing facility type: 2 lane roadway Improved facility type: 2 lane roadway
Existing peak hour direction traffic volume: 1315
Existing speed: 25 Posted speed limit: 25
State truck classification: NSA Existing truck percentage (peak period): 2
What is the major concern for congestion management and how will it be addressed?
Mobility Benefits
The US Highway 20 corridor is the primary east-west route in the City of Dubuque and future traffic volume
projections indicate US Highway 20 alone will not provide sufficient capacity for east-west travel in the city.
Capacity along alternate east-west corridors will need to be improved to provide connectivity between the western
growth areas and the downtown urban core. The proposed roundabout will reduce travel times and minimizing
delay by reducing traffic volumes and congestion on the local street system.
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Will the proposed project include the following elements?
(Check all that apply)
❑✓ Signal integration/upgrade
❑✓ Provide bus stop pull-outs or shelters
❑✓ Separate bicycle and/or pedestrian roadways and sidewalks
0 Increase freight carrying potential
0 Improve access to meet ADA requirements
❑ Upgrade or improve any rail crossings
❑ Improve roadways adjacent to a barge terminal
0 Smart transit management/transitsignal priority
❑ Improve airport access
0 Located on or improve a transit route
Explain:
The proposed roundabout intersection improvements will include complete streets concepts which will
incorporate multi-modal transportation, vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and recreational improvements.
Safety
Number of crashes in the past 5 years: 30 (Attach crash count and severity data)
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Describe other safety benefits(transit, pedestrian, bicycle,intersection,and other):
The proposed roundabout intersection improvements will include complete streets concepts which will incorporate
multi-modal transportation, vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and recreational improvements.
Existing and Proposed Conditions:
Existing Condition Proposed Condition
Pavement width in feet Roundabout
Minimum road standard width
Number of travel lanes 1-Lane Roundabout
Center turn lane/turn pockets =Yes =Yes
Shoulder width in feet
Paved shoulder =Yes =Yes
What is the current surface type of the facility?
= Gravel
= Sealcoat, poor base
= Low type asphalt,good base
_✓ Pavement,asphalt, Portland
What is the current pavement condition of the roadway?
For the intersection of University Avenue and Grandview has a pavement condition
index (PCI) of 75. A new pavement would have a PCI rating of 100.
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Economic Development
Freight Generators
❑✓ Improves existing access
F'/-]Creates new access
Describe how the project will improve access to existing employment,freight generators,distribution center,and
other employers:
The project will reduce travel time on the East/West Corridor.This will have a positive economic impact on the cost
of shipping goods, reducing commute times and provide alternative routes for transportation.
Financial/Implementation
Previously Completed Work- Prior to application submittal:
(check all that apply)
❑ Environmental permits approved Date: 4/ 2018
❑ Final designs complete Date: 4/ 2018
❑ Right of way acquisition completed/No RW needed Date: 4/ 2018
Sustainability/Air Quality
Check all that apply
0 Reduces VMT
0 Incorporates multimodal transportation
0 Reduces travel time
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Explain:
Environmental Benefits
The University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Intersection Improvement will provide an alternate and efficient route
for east-west travel in the city thereby helping to reduce the future traffic volume demands on US Highway 20 thereby
providing east-west travel corridor travel time savings thereby providing fuel energy savings, reducing vehicle
emissions and improving air quality.
Other Information
You may use this space to provideany additional project information consideredworth noting:
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