Round Valley multimodal transportation study

              Round Valley
Multimodal Transportation Study
Executive Summary
May, 2012
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Town of Eagar Council Members
Mayor Kim Holaway
James Wayne Nelson, Jr
Byron Smith
Gary Finch
Timothy Rasmussen
Debbie Rogers
Town of Springerville Council Members
Mayor Dan Muth
Conie Hunt
Susie Silva
Ron Thebeau
Steve Christensen
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Charla Glendening, Project Manager, ADOT Multimodal Planning Division
Bill Greenwood, Town Manager, Town of Eagar
Bruce Ray, Community Development Director, Town of Eagar
Mike Hogan, Police Chief, Town of Eagar
Howard Carlson, Fire Chief, Town of Eagar
Kim Holaway, Mayor, Town of Eagar Council
Mike Nuttall, Police Chief, Town of Springerville
Max Sadler, Fire Chief, Town of Springerville
Steve West, Town Manager, Town of Springerville
Dan Muth, Town Council, Town of Springerville Council
Travis Udall, Superintendent, Round Valley Unified Schools
Voigt LeSueur, Transportation Director, Round Valley Unified Schools
Matt Moul, Globe Development Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation
Rod Wigman, Public Information Officer, Arizona Department of Transportation
Rick Powers, Project Manager, Jacobs
Vamshi Yellisetty, Senior Transportation Planner, Jacobs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Purpose of the Study .............................................................................................................. 1
Study Process ......................................................................................................................... 3
Transportation Issues ............................................................................................................. 4
Multimodal Transportation Plan.............................................................................................. 4
Short-Term Transportation Recommendations.................................................................... 4
Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations ...................................................................... 4
Long-Term Transportation Recommendations .................................................................... 4
Transit Recommendations ................................................................................................ 14
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities ............................................................................. 14
Functional Classification ................................................................................................... 14
Funding Sources .............................................................................................................. 18
Implementation Actions ................................................................................................... 18
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LIST OF TABLES
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1: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 8
2: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 11
3: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 13
4: Recommended Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Improvements ............................................ 16
5: Funding Sources ......................................................................................................................................... 19
LIST OF FIGURES
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1: Study Area .................................................................................................................................................... 2
2: Study Process ................................................................................................................................................ 3
3: Transportation Issues ................................................................................................................................... 5
4: Trails, Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Facility Issues ...................................................................... 6
5: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 7
6: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 10
7: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 12
8: Recommended Multimodal Facility Improvements ............................................................................... 15
9: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Functional Classification .......................................................... 17
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study was a joint effort by the Towns of Springerville and Eagar, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to develop a long-range multimodal transportation plan to address the most critical current and future transportation needs for the Round Valley region. The study was funded by Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) State Planning and Research Program and administered through ADOT’s Multimodal Planning Division.
Growth in the area, economic development, new subdivisions, improvements to the Springerville airport, increased tourism activity, and changes to general plans and land use patterns all require new comprehensive transportation planning to specifically address the demands placed on the roads and multimodal forms of transportation. The principal focus of this study was to develop a Transportation Plan to address these safety and growth issues specific to the Round Valley area. In addition, the plan examined public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian needs, and additional multimodal opportunities necessary to accommodate growth and development.
Known as the "foothills of the White Mountains", the Round Valley region borders the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at the base of the White Mountains. The study area comprised of approximately 44 square miles and incorporates the town limits of Springerville and Eagar. Regional access to the town is mainly provided by US 60, US 191, and SR 260. Located at the border of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and at the base of the White Mountains, Round Valley provides immediate access to year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Figure 1 shows the Round Valley study area boundary, which represents the limits of the Transportation Improvements Plan. Draft Final Report 2
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Inventory Current Conditions
For All Travel Models Forecast Future Conditions
Obtain Stakeholder Input
Identify Deficiencies Forecast Future Needs
Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input
Identify and Analyze Solutions
Recommend a Staged (Short, Mid, Long Transportation
Improvement Plan
Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input
Final Implementation Plan
Town of Springerville/Town of Eagar
Technical Advisory Committee
STUDY PROCESS
The study was guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that included representatives from:
 Town of Springerville
 Town of Eagar
 Apache County
 U.S. Forest Service
 Arizona State Land Department
 Arizona Game & Fish
 Nature Conservancy
 Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG)
 ADOT – Multimodal Planning Division (MPD)
 ADOT – Communication and Community Partnerships (CCP)
 ADOT – Globe District
The role of the TAC was to provide guidance, support, advice, suggestions, and recommendations, and to perform document reviews throughout the study process. The first public open house was conducted in May 2011 to present existing and projected transportation conditions and issues. The second of two public open houses was held in November 2011 following a Joint Council Work Session to present proposed roadway and multimodal transportation improvements. Figure 2 illustrates the process utilized to complete this study.
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TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Based on an inventory and analysis of existing conditions, transportation system deficiencies and issues were identified. These issues and deficiencies form the basis of the recommendations developed for long range transportation plan. Figure 3 displays the current major transportation issues and Figure 4 illustrates the non-motorized mode issues within the study area.
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Short-Term Transportation Recommendations
Short-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2015. Table 1 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 5 is a graphical representation of the short-term transportation recommendations.
Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations
Mid-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2020. Table 2 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 6 is a graphical representation of the mid-term transportation recommendations.
Long-Term Transportation Recommendations
Long-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2030. Table 3 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 7 is a graphical representation of the long-term transportation recommendations.
Estimated costs for each project are expressed in 2012 dollars and are general estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation; therefore, a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual costs.
* The Project Identification Number (eg: ST -1) does NOT represent the priority of the project; rather it is an identification number to track project progress in the future. Draft Final Report 5
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TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
ID
Phase
Project Location
Project Type
Issue Addressed
Project Description
Cost
Agency
Comment
ST - 1
Short
4th Street / River Road
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance.
$45,000
Eagar
ST - 2
Short
Chiricahua Street / Maricopa Drive
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection.
$45,000
Springerville
ST - 3
Short
Main Street (Eagar) / School Bus Road
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection.
$45,000
Eagar
ST - 4
Short
SR 260 / River Road
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance.
$45,000
ADOT / Eagar
ST - 5
Short
Central Avenue / Main Street (Eagar)
Intersection Improvements
Safety and Congestion
Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection.
$45,000
ADOT / Eagar
ST - 6
Short
Main Street (Springerville) / South Mountain Avenue
Intersection Improvements
Safety and Congestion
Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add pedestrian crossing markings. Relocate driveways near intersection. Remove on-street parking close to the intersection.
$60,000
Springerville
ST - 7
Short
2nd Avenue / Main Street (Eagar)
Intersection Improvements
Congestion
Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street.
$500,000
Eagar
ST - 8
Short
4th Avenue / Main Street (Eagar)
Intersection Improvements
Congestion
Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street.
$500,000
Eagar
ST - 9
Short
2nd Street / Main Street (Eagar)
Intersection Improvements
Congestion
Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street.
$500,000
Eagar
ST - 10
Short
4th Avenue / River Road
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Install four way stop traffic stop signs.
$15,000
Eagar
ST - 11
Short
5th Avenue / Butler Street
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Add lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Install guidance signs and additional lighting. Construct sidewalks on all legs of the intersection.
$45,000
Eagar
ST - 12
Short
South Mountain Avenue / Airport Rd / Coconino Street
Intersection Improvements
Safety and Congestion
Conduct Traffic Signal Warrant study to analysis the need for a traffic signal. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Relocate driveways near intersection. Reconstruct westbound approach (Coconino Street) to remove skewed approach angle. Add turn lanes on eastbound approach. Close excess driveways on South Mountain Avenue. Install additional lighting.
$500,000
Springerville
ST - 13
Short
New Roadway 1: Extend Schuster Road between Maricopa Drive and SR 260
New Roadway
Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route
Construct a new two lane minor arterial road along Schuster Road alignment between Maricopa Drive and SR 260.
$3,100,000
Springerville / Eagar
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TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (CONTINUED)
ID
Phase
Project Location
Project Type
Issue Addressed
Project Description
Cost
Agency
Comment
ST - 14
Short
2nd Avenue: Butler Street to west of Udall Street
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.2 miles.
$200,000
Eagar
0.2 miles
ST - 15
Short
2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles.
$400,000
Eagar
0.5 miles
ST - 16
Short
4th Street: Burk Street to Butler Street
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles.
$400,000
Eagar
0.5 miles
ST - 17
Short
Becker Lake Road: US 60 to 0.5 miles north of Airport Road
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 1.4 miles.
$1,100,000
Springerville
1.4 miles
ST - 18
Short
Brown Street: SR 260 to End of Street
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles.
$450,000
Eagar
0.6 miles
ST - 19
Short
Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Study Boundary
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.7 miles.
$550,000
Springerville
0.7 miles
ST - 20
Short
Gutierrez Street: Maricopa Drive to US 60
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles.
$450,000
Springerville
0.6 miles
ST - 21
Short
Maricopa Drive: Papago Street to US 180
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and Safety
Resurface pavement for 1.1 miles.
$850,000
Springerville
1.1 miles
ST - 22
Short
US 60: West end of study limits to South Mountain Avenue
Roadway Improvements
Safety
Reduce speed limit. In cooperation with Arizona Game and Fish Department, identify and install appropriate wildlife crossing structures. Remove roadside vegetation. Install/repair fencing along roadway. Install lighting.
$1,500,000
ADOT
4.3 miles
ST - 23
Short
US 60: South Mountain Avenue to US 180
Roadway Improvements
Safety
Implement traffic calming measures. Add pedestrian crosswalk markings in Downtown Springerville.
$120,000
ADOT
1.0 miles
ST - 24
Short
Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road
Roadway Improvements
Safety
Implement traffic calming measures.
$120,000
Eagar
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TABLE 2: RECOMMENDED MID-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
ID
Phase
Project Location
Project Type
Issue Addressed
Project Description
Cost
Agency
Comment
MT - 1
Mid
Bridge on Airport Road at Little Colorado River
Bridge
Safety
Bridge Rehabilitation.
$500,000
Springerville
MT - 2
Mid
Bridge on Hooper Ranch Road at Little Colorado River
Bridge
Safety
Bridge Replacement.
$1,200,000
Springerville
MT - 3
Mid
SR 260 / US 180
Intersection Improvements
Safety and Congestion
Replace current intersection with a roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all approaches and also correct the skewed angle approach of US 180.
$2,300,000
Eagar
PA complete
MT - 4
Mid
US 60 / Gutierrez Street / US 180
Intersection Improvements
Safety and Congestion
Construct roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all five approaches and also the skewed angle approach of US 180.
$2,500,000
Springerville
MT - 5
Mid
Chiricahua Street / US 180
Intersection Improvements
Safety
Conduct intersection safety study to evaluate the need for a traffic signal, roundabout or complete reconstruction of the intersection to correct approach angle issues.
$55,000
Springerville / Eagar
MT - 6
Mid
South Mountain Avenue/Main Street: US 60 to SR 260
Corridor Study
Safety, congestion, and economic development
Conduct an Urban Corridor Planning Study to: 1) develop specialized land and multimodal infrastructure standards 2) Identify specific improvements to enhance safety, promote economic development, and improve access to activity center.
$190,000
Springerville / Eagar
1.6 miles
MT - 7
Mid
New Roadway 2: Extend School Bus Road towards east until Juniper Street and extend this road towards the north along Juniper Street alignment to SR 260 to tie in with New Roadway 1
New Roadway
Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route
Construct a new two lane minor arterial road extending School Bus Road to the east until Juniper Street. Extend this new road further towards the north to tie in with New Roadway 1.
$3,800,000
Eagar
1.6 miles
MT - 8
Mid
Hooper Ranch Road: US 180 to End of Street
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and safety
Resurface pavement for 2 miles.
$1,500,000
Springerville
2 miles
MT - 9
Mid
Water Canyon Road: School Bus Road to Study Boundary
Pavement Preservation
Maintenance and safety
Resurface pavement for 1 mile.
$800,000
Eagar
1 mile
MT - 10
Mid
Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road
Roadway Improvements
Safety
Improve lane markings on roadway and at all unsignalized intersections. Add additional lighting.
$100,000
Eagar
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TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED LONG-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
ID
Phase
Project Location
Project Type
Issue Addressed
Project Description
Cost
Agency
Comment
LT - 1
Long
New Roadway 3: School Bus Road to Becker Lake Rd, one mile south of US 60
New Roadway
Additional Capacity, Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route, and Economic Development
Construct a new two lane minor arterial road between School Bus Road and Becker Lake Road (one mile south of US 60)
$8,000,000
Springerville / Eagar
2.6 miles
LT - 2
Long
New Roadway 4: Extend the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3
New Roadway
Economic development
Construct a new two lane collector road extending the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3
$3,100,000
Springerville
1 mile
LT - 3
Long
Chiricahua Street: SR 260 and US 60
Widening
Additional capacity and traffic circulation
Widen Chiricahua Street to a four lane roadway between SR 260 and US 60.
$4,200,000
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Transit Recommendations
The current and forecasted population density in the region as well as the estimated future transit demand levels cannot support a local transit system; however, the Towns should work with NACOG to establish a community ridesharing program that could establish and coordinate services, such as vanpools and carpools, to meet the regional or long distance transit needs of elderly, low income, and mobility limited population groups. Organized ridesharing can address the needs of those traveling long distances with minimal startup and operational costs. Additionally, enlisting the support of major employers by offering economic incentives to employers and employees for participate in the ridesharing program could mutually benefit the community and the businesses.
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Recommendations
Table 4 lists the pedestrian, bicycle, and trail facility improvements recommended for the short-, mid-, and long-term phases, as well as the location and description for each project. Figure 8 is a graphical representation of the multimodal facility improvement recommendations.
Functional Classification
Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. ADOT leads the functional classification efforts for the State of Arizona. According to the FHWA and ADOT guidelines, projects are eligible for federal funding if they are classified as a collector or above. The study area’s current adopted roadway functional classification is old and needs to be updated. Several roadways recommended for improvements in this study function as collectors or above, but are currently classified as local roads. ADOT has guidelines in place to request reclassification of roadways. They can be accessed from the web link shown below.
http://tpd.azdot.gov/mpd/gis/fclass/index.asp
Figure 9 illustrates the recommended future/ultimate functional classification of the roadways in the study area. The Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar should first coordinate with NACOG to prepare the appropriate applications to reclassify the roadways. Applications must be submitted to ADOT through NACOG. Final roadway classification will be forwarded to the FHWA for final approval. Each request for modification of functional classification must include discussion of pertinent criteria, descriptions of modification, maps, average daily traffic on the proposed route, changes in rural and urban mileage reported to the nearest one-tenth of a mile, and a mileage summary table of the statewide Functional Classification System.
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TABLE 4: RECOMMENDED PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND TRAILS FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
Project Location
Project Type
Issue Addressed
Project Description
Agency
Comment
SHORT-TERM PHASE
Central Avenue: Main Street (Eagar) to US 180
Multi-use path
Pedestrian Mobility
Rehabilitate the current multi-use path for 2.5 miles
Eagar
2.5 miles
MID-TERM PHASE
Coconino Street / Butler Street: South Mountain Avenue and School Bus Road
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of roadway.
Springerville / Eagar
2.5 miles
Maricopa Drive: Coconino Street to US 180
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Complete sidewalks on both sides along Maricopa Drive between Coconino Street and US 180. North side of the street currently has a sidewalk for most of the roadway.
Springerville
1.5 miles
Papago Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of Papago Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive.
Springerville
0.5 miles
Pima Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of Pima Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive.
Springerville
0.5 miles
US 60: Becker Lake Trailhead to South Mountain Avenue
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Complete sidewalks on both sides along US 60 between the Becker Lake Trailhead and South Mountain Avenue.
ADOT/ Springerville
1 mile
New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at Airport Road to proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260
Multi-use path
Pedestrian Mobility
Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at Airport Rd to the proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260.
Springerville / Eagar
3 miles
Little Colorado River Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area
Multi-use path
Pedestrian Mobility
Extend current multi-use rail along US 60 to connect Little River Colorado Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area
ADOT/ Springerville
1 mile
LONG-TERM PHASE
Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of Gutierrez Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive.
Springerville
0.5 miles
Airport Road: South Mountain Ave to Little Colorado River Trailhead
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of Airport Road between South Mountain Avenue and Little Colorado River Trailhead
Springerville
0.5 miles
4th Avenue: Harless Street to Butler Street
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of 4th Avenue between Harless Street and Butler Street
Eagar
0.3 miles
2nd Avenue: Main Street to End of Pavement
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Avenue between Main Street and End of Pavement
Eagar
0.4 miles
Central Avenue: River Road to Brown Street
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of Central Avenue between River Road and Brown Street
Eagar
1.1 miles
2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street
Sidewalks
Pedestrian Mobility
Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Street between Harless Street and Brown Street
Eagar
0.5 miles
Water Canyon Rd to Butler Street/Maricopa Drive
OHV Trail
Recreation
Add OHV friendly route along Water Canyon Road, Harless Street, 4th Avenue, and Butler Street (from 4th Avenue to Maricopa Drive)
Eagar
3.4 miles
12th Street: Water Canyon Road to End
OHV Trail
Recreation
Add OHV friendly route along 12th Street between Water Canyon Road and the USFS Trailhead
Eagar
0.5 miles
New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at US 60 to Wenima trailhead
Multi-use path
Pedestrian Mobility
Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at US 60 to the Wenima Wildlife Area trailhead.
Springerville
4 miles
Trailhead Parking
Trails
Parking
Add parking lot at trailhead on 12th Street.
Eagar
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Funding Sources
The successful implementation of the Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study is contingent upon the availability of funding for design and construction of the improvement projects. Primary funding sources for the area includes federal programs, ADOT, and other regional government agencies such as NACOG. Table 5 is a comprehensive funding matrix of funding sources that the Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar can apply for funding of transportation projects identified in this study.
Implementation Actions
The following action items are recommended for the Towns of Springerville and Eagar to successfully implement the Multimodal Transportation Plan.
 Present the Transportation Plan to the Towns’ Councils for approval and adoption.
 Conduct traffic counts on all study roadways that are not functionally classified (see dashed lines in Figure 3). Identify roadways that meet the minimum requirements for reclassification to "collector" or a higher classification. Coordinate with NACOG and ADOT to request change in functional classification of those roadways.
 Apply for funding sources for each project in the transportation plan.
 Include high-priority projects in the Towns’ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
 Coordinate with NACOG to establish a community/regional ridesharing program.
 Develop policies and procedures to promote alternative modes of transportation. Review and update street design standards, develop comprehensive access management standards, and detailed traffic impact guidelines and procedures.
 Create aesthetically appealing gateways into the Towns at key roadway entry points.
 Increase communication, cooperation, and collaboration with ADOT, NACOG, Town of Springville Council, Town of Eagar Council, Apache County and neighboring jurisdictions. Work in partnership with each agency to address transportation needs and implement the plan.
 Offer opportunities for public involvement throughout the plan implementation process.
 Promote Public-Private partnerships between the Towns and the private sector.
 Monitor progress on the transportation plan on a quarterly basis.
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TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES
Program
Description
Requirements
Eligible Uses
Source
Application
Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT
- Located on Federal-aid highway - Bridge project on any public road - Transit capital products - Intracity/intercity bus terminals and facilities.
General transportation, environmental, and transit projects
Federal
Programmed by ADOT and local MPO or COG
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT
Project must be used on safety improvement projects to reduce number and/or severity of highway related crashes
Safety improvement projects
Federal
The Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) analyzes highway safety data
Transportation Enhancement
Funds provide funding for bicycle, pedestrian, historic and beautification projects.
Must be surface transportation- related
- Bicycle projects - Pedestrian projects - Historic & beautification projects.
Federal
Applications considered yearly through MPO and COG
Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP)
Funds projects that address the link between land use, community quality of life, and transportation.
Favors projects that partner with private sector interests
-Improve the efficiency of the transportation system - Reduce environmental impacts of transportation - Reduce the need for costly future public infrastructure investments - Ensure efficient access to jobs, services and centers of trade - Examine development patterns and identify strategies to encourage compatible private sector development patterns.
Federal
Jurisdictions are eligible recipients of these grant funds, and there is no maximum on the dollar amount of the award.
Transit Funds – Section 5310, 5311, 5313
Provides funding for local transit.
- 5310 program funds transit programs for elderly and disabled - 5311 program funds local transit systems in non-urbanized areas - 5313 program funds state planning and research programs
Federal
Applications for funds are generally made available in January through ADOT
Job Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316) Grants (JARC)
Provides financing for projects that providing access to jobs, promoting use of transit and transit vouchers for welfare recipients and eligible low income individuals, and promoting use of employer provided transportation.
Capital planning and operating expenses for projects that transport low income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to employment, and for reverse commute projects.
Federal
Applications for funds are generally made available through MPO and ADOT, depending upon the size of the urban population.
New Freedom Program (Section 5317) Grants
Grants provide competitive grants for improved public transportation services and alternatives for people with disabilities beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
Capital and operating expenses for new public transportation services and new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), that are designed to assist individuals with disabilities.
Federal
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TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED)
Program
Description
Requirements
Eligible Uses
Source
Application
Safe Routes to School
Focused on enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bicycle to school
State must use between 10-30 percent of the funds for non-infrastructure related activities
- Projects can include sidewalk, traffic - Calming and speed reduction - Improvements, pedestrian and bicycle - Crossing improvements, traffic diversion improvements near schools.
Federal
Programmed through ADOT
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
Funding for States to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance
Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems
Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems
Federal
Applications available year-round
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Finances State and local government highway safety projects.
Cannot be used for the construction, design, or maintenance of highways or for highway construction research projects.
Inventories, need studies, engineering studies, systems development, program implementation, or for purchasing equipment.
State
State and Community Highway Safety Grants
Funds to assist jurisdictions in the development and implementation of highway safety programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damage.
- Alcohol countermeasures - Occupant protection - Police traffic services (e.g. enforcement) - Emergency medical services - Traffic records - Motorcycle safety - Pedestrian and bicycle safety (jointly administered by FHWA and NHTSA) - Non-construction aspects of roadway safety (administered by FHWA) - Speed control (jointly administered by NHTSA and FHWA)
Federal
Formula based funds are distributed to States
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Managed by Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development
Located in a census tract or block group with at least 51 percent of population in low to the moderate income group
Federal
National Highway System
Funding for construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, and safety improvements on the National Highway System
Must be located on the National Highway System
A wide variety of transportation improvement projects
Federal
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TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED)
Program
Description
Requirements
Eligible Uses
Source
Application
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Provide funds to develop and maintain recreation trails
A wide range of recreational improvement projects
Federal
Available annually through Arizona State Parks
Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF)
Funds derived from fuel taxes, vehicle license tax, registration fees and other fees.
Project must be on highway
Highway construction, improvements, and other related expenses
State
Distributed directly to jurisdictions based on population
Vehicle License Tax (VLT)
Arizona tax paid by vehicle owners
State
Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Funds
Funds derived from lottery proceeds to preserve natural and cultural resources
Public Access Environmental Education Schoolyard Habitat Urban Wildlife and Urban Wildlife Habitat IIAPM
State
Available annually in November through Arizona State Parks
Development Impact Fees
Impact fees or development requirements for targeted projects or areas.
Amount of the assessment needs to be in direct proportion to the magnitude of the need created by the project
Local
Development Stipulations
Developers dedicate appropriate ROW and build adjacent streets
Local
Hotel Bed Tax
Tax added to hotel room charge that is paid to the state during tax returns and refunded to the local jurisdiction by the state of Arizona.
Local
Sales Tax
Funds from a portion of a municipality’s sales tax
Motorized and non-motorized improvements
Local
Developer Exactions
Require developers to construct off-site facilities necessary to serve their development.
Local
Equity Bonus
Funding to States based on equity considerations
Applications available year-round
Community Facilities District (CFD)
Special District created for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of public infrastructure improvements.
- Water and sewer projects - Police and fire facilities (and sites) - Public buildings (and sites) - Flood control and drainage projects - Roadways - Public parking structures - Landscaping and lakes - Lighting and traffic control - Parks and recreational facilities - Schools and school sites - Pedestrian malls - Enhanced public services
Local
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