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MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chair – David Lundin Vice Chair – Beth Fread David Wilson Daniel Elliot Don Carney Sonya Larkey-Walden Cindy Bettine Lance Wilson John Moosey/MSB Representative
Clerk: VACANT Staff: Jessica Smith, MSB Transportation Planner
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2016 DSJ BUILDING ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS 2:00PM – 4:30PM I. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 25, 2016
IV. AUDIENCE INTRODUCTION
V. STAFF/AGENCY/BOARD REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS A. ADOT&PF B. Matanuska Susitna Borough
1. Staff (Jessica Smith) 2. Boards & Commissions
a) Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) b) Road Service Areas (RSAs) c) Aviation Advisory Board (AAB)
C. Mat-Su Transit Coalition (David Wilson) D. Cities
1. Houston (Lance Wilson) 2. Palmer 3. Wasilla (Bill Klebesadel)
VI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per person)
VII. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A. Capital Improvement Program (Sara Jansen, MSB Planner)
1. New Priority Order Information
2. CIP Policy
3. Resolution 16-03, recommending priority projects for the National
Highway System, Transportation Planning, Alaska Highway System,
Community Transportation Program, and Transit in the Borough
Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2018 – 2023.
B. Resolution 16-02, supporting planning efforts to develop a regional
Transportation Planning Partnership (Referral from Assembly).
C. Resolution 16-04, recommending the designation of an Off-Road Vehicle
(ORV) Task Force to explore solutions to the ORV challenges in the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
D. Collector Roads (Beth Fread)
VIII. MEMBER COMMENTS
IX. NEXT MEETING(S)
A. TAB Regular Meeting – July 27, 2016, 2:00PM – 4:30PM
1. Agenda Items
X. ADJOURNMENT
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD MAY 25, 2016 The regular meeting of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) was held on May 25, 2016, at the Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly Chambers, 350 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, Alaska. The meeting was called to order at 2:21 p.m. by Mr. Lundin, Chair. I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM TAB members present and establishing a quorum were:
Mr. David Lundin Ms. Beth Fread Mr. Daniel Elliott Ms. Sonya Larkey-Walden (arrived 2:21 p.m.) Mr. Lance Wilson
TAB members absent and excused were:
Mr. Don Carney, MSB School District Ms. Cindy Bettine, Transportation Industry Mr. David Wilson, At-Large Staff in Attendance:
Ms. Jessica Smith, Transportation Planner II Ms. Josi Willcox, TAB Clerk
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Ms. Larkey-Walden moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mr. L. Wilson. MOTION: Ms. Fread moved to amend the agenda by adding “Audience Introductions” to
future agendas following “Approval of Minutes”, and to move “Audience Participation” to immediately follow “Staff/Agency/Board Reports & Presentations.” The motion was seconded by Ms. Larkey-Walden.
There was no objection noted. VOTE: The May 25, 2016 agenda was approved as amended. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Fread.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes 1. April 27, 2016 MOTION: Ms. Larkey-Walden moved to approve the April 27, 2016 minutes. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Elliott. Mr. Elliott requested his Road Service Areas report be amended to read, “crack sealing had begun and that weight restrictions should be off this week but will remain in areas further out where temperatures are still colder.” VOTE: The regular meeting minutes were approved as amended. V. AUDIENCE INTRODUCTIONS Mr. George Hays, Assistant Borough Manager Ms. Eileen Probasco, Planning Department Director Mr. David Post, DOT&PF Planning Manager Ms. Melanie Nichols, DOT&PF Mat-Su Area Planner Mr. Allen Kemplen, DOT&PF Mat-Su Area Planner VI. STAFF/AGENCY/BOARD REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Ms. Melanie Nichols, Mr.
Allen Kemplen, Mr. David Post)
Ms. Nichols informed the Board on the steps to sign up for GovDelivery in order to receive updates on projects. Mr. Kemplen spoke to the project status supplemental handout. Mr. Post and Mr. Kemplen answered questions regarding the State Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Matanuska Susitna Borough 1. Staff (Ms. Jessica Smith) Ms. Smith gave updates on Capital Projects and Planning Projects. Ms. Smith introduced a map of Capital Projects. She also answered questions posed by the Board regarding specific aspects of the Capital Projects list. Ms. Probasco added that the Assembly is currently working on a bond to go on the ballot for recreation projects and that the TAB should keep that in mind when thinking about projects and funding. 2. Boards and Commissions
a) Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) (Ms. Sonya Larkey-Walden) Ms. Larkey-Walden gave a brief report on the most recent meeting of the PRTAB. b) Road Service Areas (RSAs) (Mr. Daniel Elliott) Mr. Elliott reported that weight restrictions were off except for extreme higher elevations. He also stated that often projects are delayed because utilities need to be addressed, and that MTA has an extra crew working to alleviate the issue. The RSA had a discussion regarding ATV damage to roads and the cost of repairs, and spending RSA funds on uncertified roads. c) Aviation Advisory Board (AAB) (Mr. David Lundin) Mr. Lundin stated there was no meeting of the AAB since the last TAB meeting, so there was nothing to report. C. Mat-Su Transit Coalition (No representative available.) D. Cities 1. City of Houston (Mr. Lance Wilson) Mr. Wilson reported the City of Houston’s Comprehensive Plan draft is now on line. He stated the Comp Plan schedule may get pushed back a bit to allow for a greater comment period. 2. City of Palmer (No representative available.) 3. City of Wasilla (No representative available.) VII. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The following person spoke regarding concerns with the public process: Mr. Eugene Carl Haberman.
VIII. ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Off-Road Vehicle Subcommittee (Ms. Sonya Larkey-Walden) Ms. Sonya Larkey-Walden provided a brief history of the ORV work that has been completed to date. She noted that there are new members on both the PRTAB and TAB boards. She requested that information be provided to both Boards in paper form. George Hays, Deputy Borough Manager, suggested the TAB put together a resolution suggesting the Assembly put together a task force/subcommittee to discuss the ORV issues. The Board discussed how to move forward. Consensus was reached that a task force or subcommittee to discuss ORV challenges in the MSB could be requested through a Resolution. Staff (Jessica Smith) will draft an updated resolution, referencing the past TAB resolutions, requesting the Assembly designate a task force/subcommittee to discuss the issues. The updated resolution will be added to the June 22, 2016 TAB Meeting Agenda for discussion and review. 2. Transportation Planning Partnership Program (Referral from Assembly) Ms. Smith provided a brief overview of the purpose of a Transportation Planning Partnership, referencing the memorandum to the TAB and local municipalities’ resolutions of support in the packet. Mr. David Post (DOT&PF) spoke to DOT&PF Planning staff’s support of a transportation planning partnership and how the current project development and planning process would benefit from the partnership. A hand out detailing current levels of public involvement from planning to construction of a project was distributed and presented.
3. Resolution 16-02, Transportation Planning Partnership Motion: To postpone action to time certain, at the June 22, 2016 TAB Meeting (Fread, Larkey-Walden). Discussion: The Board discussed the possibility of voting to adopt the resolution, rather than simply tabling the resolution. This would allow further discussion on the actual resolution, including any board member amendments or questions, but could still delay action to the next regular meeting. Staff confirmed that the referral would be due back to the Assembly by August 15th. Vote: Yes (Larkey-Walden, Elliott, Fread), No (Lundin, L. Wilson). The motion failed. Motion: To approve TAB Resolution 16-02, Transportation Planning Partnership (L. Wilson, Fread).
Discussion: Ms. Fread brought forward the following proposed amendments A, B, and C to Resolution 16-02:
A. Revise wording and order of the “key opportunities” to read: • Advance shared decision making; • Ensure community and stakeholder involvement; • Improve connectivity throughout the region; • Ensure maintenance budgets meet infrastructure needs; • Emphasize regional planning and coordination; • Link land use and transportation planning efforts; and • Collaborate to fund projects.
B. Amend the conceptual partnership process to have a new step 6 inserted with current steps 6 and 7 being renumbered to 7 and 8 as appropriate. The new step 6 would read, “Once a solution is identified that solution shall be presented to the impacted community(ies) for their consideration and acceptance.”
C. Recommend to the Planning Department that Transportation Planning Partnership brochure be revised to reflect these changes in the Resolution.
Motion: To postpone any further action on this meeting to the June 22, 2016 TAB Meeting (L. Wilson, Fread).
Vote: None opposed. The motion passes.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION
A. 2016 1st Quarter ARRC Newsletter – Community Ties
B. DOT&PF STIP – Mat Su Projects
C. TAB Agenda Planner – Updated
D. TAB Schedule – Updated
X. NEXT MEETING
A. TAB CIP Workshop - June 8, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: DSJ Building, Lower Level Conference Room
B. Regular Meeting – June 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: DSJ Building, Assembly Chambers
XI. MEMBER COMMENTS
• Ms. Beth Fread stated her appreciation for the public involvement hand out from
DOT&PF. She noted that her proposed amendment to Resolution 16-02 lands
between right-of-way and authority to proceed in the process. Ms. Fread also
voiced her appreciation for DOT&PF bringing project-specific information.
• Mr. Daniel Elliott reminded Anchorage, Palmer and all of Europe do not have an
ORV problem in the right-of-way, because it is not allowed.
• Ms. Sonya Larkey-Walden: None.
• Mr. Lance Wilson: None.
• Mr. David Lundin: None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. Mr. David Lundin, Chair Date ATTEST: Jessica Smith, Transportation Planner Date Staff Support
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Included in this packet
Is information about the revised priority order of these CIP Sections:
• N a t i o n a l H i g h w a y S y s t e m
• T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n n i n g
• A l a s k a H i g h w a y S y s t e m
• C o m m u n i t y T r a n s p o r t a t i o n S y s t e m
• T r a n s i t T i m e d i d n o t a l l o w f o r a c o m p l e t e r e - o r g a n i z a t i o n o f t h e p r o j e c t d e s c r i p t i o n s b e f o r e t h e c l o s e o f b u s i n e s s F r i d a y , a n d I ( S a r a ) w i l l b e o u t o f t h e o f f i c e t h e w e e k o f J u n e 1 3 . I w a n t e d t o g e t t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t p r i o r i t y p r o j e c t s t o y o u i n t h e n o r m a l m e e t i n g p a c k e t . T h e f e w m o d i f i e d d e s c r i p t i o n s , a n d n e w n o m i n a t i o n s f o r t h e M P O a n d t h e B o g a r d / S e l d o n / G r u m a n i n t e r s e c t i o n w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e a t t h e J u n e 2 2 T A B m e e t i n g .
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FY2018-2023 MSB CIP Transportation Sections
National Highway System
Project Order at Work Session
1. Parks Highway Wasilla Alternative Corridor - Advance ROW Acquisition (CIP #8)
2. Interchange for Port MacKenzie Crossing (CIP #57)
3. Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - MP .3-6.8, Centaur to Vine (CIP #54)
Parks Highway - Lucus Road to Big Lake Improvements - MP 43.5-52.3 (CIP #55)
4. Glenn Highway - Erosion at MP 49 (CIP #11)
5. Glenn Highway - Erosion Protection - MP 66.6-92 (CIP #120)
6. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Eastern Terminus (CIP #52)
7. Glenn Highway - Parks to Arctic Renovation, 4 Lane - MP 34-42 (CIP #10)
8. Glenn Highway - Rehabilitation - King River to Cascade - MP 66.5-92 (CIP #12)
Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - Vine to Settler’s Bay (CIP #19)
9. Glenn Highway - Moose Creek Canyon Reconstruction - MP 53-56 (CIP #13)
10. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Center Turn Lane Widening (CIP #155)
Project Order Post Work Session
1. Glenn Highway - Erosion at MP 49 (CIP #11)
2. Parks Highway - Lucus Road to Big Lake Improvements - MP 43.5-52.3 (CIP #55)
3. Glenn Highway - Erosion Protection - MP 66.6-92 (CIP #120)
4. Glenn Highway - Rehabilitation - King River to Cascade - MP 66.5-92 (CIP #12)
5. Glenn Highway - Parks to Arctic Renovation, 4 Lane - MP 34-42 (CIP #10)
6. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Eastern Terminus (CIP #52)
7. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Center Turn Lane Widening (CIP #155)
8. Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - MP .3-6.8, Centaur to Vine (CIP #54)
9. Glenn Highway - Moose Creek Canyon Reconstruction - MP 53-56 (CIP #13)
10. Parks Highway Wasilla Alternative Corridor - Advance ROW Acquisition (CIP #8)
11. Interchange for Port MacKenzie Crossing (CIP #57)
Parks Highway - Lucus Road to Big Lake Improvements - MP 43.5-52.3 (CIP #55)
12. Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - Vine to Settler’s Bay (CIP #19)
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Priority Lists are limited to ten items and by splitting the projects that are tied, twelve projects are now on the list. The Board Can:
a) Drop the last two projects onto a needs list b) Recombine the tied projects for a list that looks like this:
Project Order Post Work Session (Revised)
1. Glenn Highway - Erosion at MP 49 (CIP #11)
2. Tie - Parks Highway - Lucus Road to Big Lake Improvements - MP 43.5-52.3 (CIP #55)
Tie - Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - MP .3-6.8, Centaur to Vine (CIP #54)
3. Glenn Highway - Erosion Protection - MP 66.6-92 (CIP #120)
4. Tie - Glenn Highway - Rehabilitation - King River to Cascade - MP 66.5-92 (CIP #12)
Tie - Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - Vine to Settler’s Bay (CIP #19)
5. Glenn Highway - Parks to Arctic Renovation, 4 Lane - MP 34-42 (CIP #10)
6. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Eastern Terminus (CIP #52)
7. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Center Turn Lane Widening (CIP #155)
8. Glenn Highway - Moose Creek Canyon Reconstruction - MP 53-56 (CIP #13)
9. Parks Highway Wasilla Alternative Corridor - Advance ROW Acquisition (CIP #8)
10. Interchange for Port MacKenzie Crossing (CIP #57)
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Transportation Planning
Project Order at Work Session
1. Commuter Rail Corridor and Station Pre-Development Planning (CIP #299)
2. Big Lake Community Impact Assessment - Port to Parks Route, Phase 2, EIS (CIP #160)
3. Parks Highway - Willow Bypass Study (CIP #9)
4. Inter-Governmental Comprehensive Inter-Modal Transportation Plan (CIP #156)
5. Port to Parks Highway at Houston (CIP #253)
6. Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CIP #286)
Project Order Post Work Session
1. Metropolitan Planning Organization (CIP #XXX)
2. Tie - Big Lake Community Impact Assessment - Port to Parks Route, Phase 2, EIS (CIP #160)
Tie - Port to Parks Highway at Houston (CIP #253)
3. Parks Highway - Willow Bypass Study (CIP #9)
4. Commuter Rail Corridor and Station Pre-Development Planning (CIP #299)
5. Inter-Governmental Comprehensive Inter-Modal Transportation Plan (CIP #156)
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Community Transportation System
• The Board asked the staff to bring forward a nomination for Bogard/Seldon/Grumann intersection for consideration as a top ten priority project. That nomination is being written and the description will be available at the June 22 TAB Board meeting.
• The Board asked if it was possible to combine Trunk Road Phase I and Phase II projects into a
single project. Capital Projects Director Jude Bilifer explained that is not possible as the Phase 1 project is for the round-a-bout currently underway and access roads. Phase II is for the railroad bridge. The project dollar amounts looked adequate to him, and he noted the projects attracted two different types of funding sources.
• The Board requested clarification about the route for Seldon Road Extension – Phase 2. Mr.
Bilifer noted the description does not say it follows Beverly Lake Road all the way, and that the dollar amount was adequate. The description has been modified to reflect the new dates and clarifies the route.
• David Post, DOT’s planning manager for the south-central region confirmed there is $5.7 Million
programmed in the current STIP for the ROW phase of the Wasilla Main-Street Couplet. When the state issues the next STIP, it is anticipated that $27 million in federal dollars will be available. The City of Wasilla will cover undergrounding of utilities desired by the City.
• The Museum Drive Extension is a Borough project with a stated funding need of $4 million. Mr.
Bilafer indicated that funding appeared correct to him. • The priority list was not changed at the workshop.
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Transit Projects
Project Order at Work Session
1. Replacement Share-A-Ride Vans for Mat-Su (CIP #267)
2. Wasilla Transit Center Commuter Rail Dock and Staging Facility Upgrade (CIP #256)
3. Meadow Lakes Community Mascot Stops (CIP #124)
4. Old and New Glenn Highway Intersection Park and Ride Facility (CIP #268)
5. Regional Transit Maintenance Center (CIP #273)
6. Regional Transit Dispatch & Scheduling Center (CIP #274)
Project Order Post Work Session
1. Replacement Share-A-Ride Vans for Mat-Su (CIP #267)
2. Meadow Lakes Community Mascot Stops (CIP #124)
3. Old and New Glenn Highway Intersection Park and Ride Facility (CIP #268)
4. Regional Transit Maintenance Center (CIP #273)
5. Regional Transit Dispatch & Scheduling Center (CIP #274)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Resolution Serial No. 16-03 Transportation Advisory Board Page 1 of 4
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION SERIAL NO. 16-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDING PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, ALASKA HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, AND TRANSIT IN THE BOROUGH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 – 2023.
WHEREAS, the Transportation Advisory Board (“TAB”) reviewed the
projects nominated for inclusion in the FY 2018 - 2023 Capital
Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the TAB recognizes the importance of long range
planning for development in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
(“Borough”); and
WHEREAS, the projects nominated in the National Highway
System, Transportation Planning, Alaska Highway System,
Community Transportation Program, the Community Transportation
Rail, and Transit sections address transportation requirements
of the Borough to meet the needs of a growing populace and
business community; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the projects against the
evaluation criteria established for all nominations to the
Capital Improvement Program to create a prioritized list; and
WHEREAS, the TAB reviewed the prioritized list of
nominations for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Resolution Serial No. 16-03 Transportation Advisory Board Page 2 of 4
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough Transportation Advisory Board respectfully recommends the
prioritized list of transportation-related projects as identified in
Attachment A for inclusion in the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement
Program.
ADOPTED by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory
Board on this ____ day of ______, 2016.
_______________________________ David Lundin, CHAIR
ATTEST: Jessica Smith, Transportation Planner Staff Support
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Resolution Serial No. 16-03 Transportation Advisory Board Page 3 of 4
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH
TRANSPORTATION ADVSIORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 16-03
ATTACHMENT A
PRIORITIZED LIST
2018 – 2023 Capital Improvement Program
National Highway System
1. Glenn Highway - Erosion at MP 49
2. Tie - Parks Highway - Lucus Road to Big Lake Improvements - MP
43.5-52.3
Tie - Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - MP .3-6.8,
Centaur to Vine
3. Glenn Highway - Erosion Protection - MP 66.6-92
4. Tie - Glenn Highway - Rehabilitation - King River to Cascade - MP
66.5-92
Tie - Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction, 4 Lane - Vine to
Settler’s Bay
5. Glenn Highway - Parks to Arctic Renovation, 4 Lane - MP 34-42
6. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Eastern Terminus
7. Palmer-Wasilla Highway Center Turn Lane Widening
8. Glenn Highway - Moose Creek Canyon Reconstruction - MP 53-56
9. Parks Highway Wasilla Alternative Corridor - Advance ROW
Acquisition
10. Interchange for Port MacKenzie Crossing
Transportation Planning Projects
1. Metropolitan Planning Organization
2. Tie - Big Lake Community Impact Assessment - Port to Parks Route,
Phase 2, EIS
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Resolution Serial No. 16-03 Transportation Advisory Board Page 4 of 4
Tie - Port to Parks Highway at Houston
3. Parks Highway - Willow Bypass Study
4. Commuter Rail Corridor and Station Pre-Development Planning
5. Inter-Governmental Comprehensive Inter-Modal Transportation Plan
Alaska Highway System
1. Big Lake Intersection Improvements
2. Point MacKenzie Road Upgrade - Knik-Goose Bay to Burma Road
Community Transportation Program
1. MSB School Access Transportation Bond - 2013
2. Seward Meridian Parkway Extension North - Phase 2
3. MSB Substandard Road Improvements
4. Museum Drive Extension (Parks Highway Connector)
5. Fish Passage
6. South Trunk Road Extension – Phase 1
7. South Trunk Road Extension – Phase 2
8. Seldon Road Extension - Phase 2
9. Wasilla-Fishhook Road - Main Street One-Way Couplet
10. Wasilla-Fishhook Road Upgrade, Seldon Road to Palmer-Fishhook
Road
Community Transportation Rail Project
1. Port MacKenzie Rail Extension
Transit Projects
1. Replacement Share-A-Ride Vans for Mat-Su
2. Meadow Lakes Community Mascot Stops
3. Old and New Glenn Highway Intersection Park and Ride Facility
4. Regional Transit Maintenance Center
5. Regional Transit Dispatch & Scheduling Center
Providing Outstanding Borough Services to the Matanuska-Susitna Community
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH Planning and Land Use Department 350 East Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 Phone (907) 861-8501 Fax (907) 861-7876
www.matsugov.us [email protected]
MEMORANDUM TO: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) FROM: Jessica Smith, MSB Transportation Planner SUBJECT: Transportation Planning Partnership Program Referral from MSB Assembly DATE: June 22, 2016 Enclosed in the Transportation Advisory Board June 22, 2016 Meeting Packet is a referral from the May 17, 2016 MSB Assembly meeting addressing the proposed Transportation Planning Partnership Program (TPPP). This referral item includes an Informational Memorandum, a flyer that outlines the general concept of the TPPP, Resolutions of Support from the Cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and Houston, and a draft resolution for the Assembly. The program has not yet been developed. Staff is seeking TAB support for the overall concept of the TPPP before moving forward with development of the program. Staff will continue to seek input from MSB Assembly, Planning Commission, and Advisory Board(s) throughout the development of the program. Following the May 25, 2016 MSB TAB Meeting, the Board postponed action on Resolution 16-02 to the June 22, 2016 TAB meeting. Included in the June 22, 2016 TAB meeting packet is TAB Resolution 16-02, including proposed amendments by TAB Member Beth Fread, for the Board’s consideration. Enclosed: Proposed Amendments to TAB Resolution 16-02 (B. Fread) Assembly Referral Packet
• Informational Memorandum 16-109 • Transportation Planning Partnership Brochure • Houston City Council Resolution No. 16-01 • Palmer City Council Resolution No. 16-010 • Palmer Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution No. 16-001 • Wasilla City Council Resolution No. 16-04 • Wasilla Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-03 • Draft MSB Assembly Resolution No. 16-047
Draft TAB Resolution No. 16-02
Proposed Amendments to TAB Resolution 16-02 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Proposed by TAB Member Beth Fread, 5-25-2016
1. Revise wording and order of the “key opportunities” to read:
• Advance shared decision making; • Ensure community and stakeholder involvement; • Improve connectivity throughout the region; • Ensure maintenance budgets meet infrastructure needs; • Emphasize regional planning and coordination; • Link land use and transportation planning efforts; and • Collaborate to fund projects.
Rationale – Community involvement NOT Public involvement: during the NTI training all of the break-out session worksheets contained the item Community involvement. The term community involvement has a very different meaning than public involvement. A community is a specific type of public and the general public would refer to all of the citizenry who are private and not public members of all of the communities.
2. Amend the conceptual partnership process to have a new step 6 inserted with current steps 6 and 7 being renumbered to 7 and 8 as appropriate. The new step 6 would read, “Once a solution is identified that solution shall be presented to the impacted community(ies) for their consideration and acceptance.”
Rationale – Community consideration and acceptance: first and foremost the DOT&PF, per state statute, must present transportation planning efforts to impacted communities as well as work with the cities in accomplishing transportation planning. Next, several projects outside the cities, and within the MSB as a whole, have had just as much delay and respective negative project cost impacts as those within the cities. Since this is a consideration within the Resolution, all of the negative impacts should be considered with the TAB resolution.
3. Recommend to the Planning Department that Transportation Planning Partnership brochure be revised to reflect these changes in the Resolution.
REFERRAL FROM MSB ASSEMBLY
Resolution 16-047 IM 16-109
Referred to Planning Commission & Transportation Advisory Board for 90 days
Due: August 15, 2016
PARTNERSHIP CASE STUDIES
TRIP 97 Central Oregon TRIP97 is a collaborative multi-agency effort focused on developing a long-term framework for the improvement and maintenance of the US 97 corridor. It is a study of a concept to change the paradigm of how they plan and fund US 97 related improvements and investments.
US 12 CORRIDOR Chehalis WA The Chehalis tribe paid to have a study done on a WSDOT, US Highway. In addition to the Tribe and DOT partner, the two counties within which the corridor spanned were also engaged. It was a unique partnership that led to shared, commonly supported solutions.
KUNA DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR PLAN Kuna, IDCorridor planning project that had a lot of cross-agency collaboration (mainly between the City and County). The project won an Excellence in Transportation Award, partially based on the amount of agency collaboration. "In the eight years I’ve been with city council, I haven’t seen that kind of involvement with the taxpayers. I am very happy that we have leadership at ACHD that seeks more input for the cities and for the taxpayers." said Kuna City Council President, Richard Cardoza.
WHAT’S IN OUR TOOLBOXIMPROVEMENTS COME INMANY SHAPES AND SIZES.HERE'S HOW... • Maintenance
• Transit improvements• Rail improvements• Bike/Ped improvements • Local street connections • Emergency management • Signal timing
• Traffic demand management• Economic impact evaluations• Safety enhancements • Traveler information • Intersection improvements • Road widening• Cradle to cradle projects
TRANSPORTATIONPLANNINGPARTNERSHIP
WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE THE BEST TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT DECISIONS
1During the project scope
development, the partnership process is initiated
2Get official buy-In —
signed inter-governmental agreement with all parties
defining areas of responsibility 3Partnership works
through agreed strategy during life
cycle of project
4Partnership defines the
problem & outlines public involvement strategy
5Partnership develops
performance measures to address partnership goals6
Develop toolbox of strategies for project
designers that can be implemented to meet
the performance measures
7Partnership develops funding
& implementation strategy that utilizes partner resources
to advance project
8Partnership remains engaged as the project
advances through design & construction so that the performance measures are met.
SOLUTIONPARTNERSHIP
ROADMAP
PROBLEMProject Identified by
transportation stakeholders
CLARIFICATIONCommunity clarifies the
problem and determines the design is not compatible with
local expectations.
DESIGNDOT designs the project
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
DOT does the required levelof public involvement
during the design phase
SOLUTIONDOT identifies solutions and defines the project priority
WHAT'S HAPPENINGRIGHT NOW...
WHY THISIS NOT
OPTIMALWaste of Time and Money
Loss of Public TrustBurnt Out Staff
Expended Political Capital
WE NEEDA BETTER WAY
TO DEFINEAND SOLVE
THE PROBLEMSOF OUR
TRANSPORTATIONSYSTEM!
PERFORMANCEMEASURES
THAT ADDRESS A BROAD RANGEOF PARTNERSHIP GOALS
TravelOptions
Environment
Maintenance Redundancy
EconomyMobility
Safety
Accessibility
WHY A PARTNERSHIPAPPROACH MAKES SENSECost Effective and Time Saving
Operate with a Shared Vision
Each Partner Brings Something
Pooling of Resources
Vested Interest for Success
Protect Investment
Advance Mutual Interests
Amplify Success
Collaborative Problem Solving
Allows for Range of Investments
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City of Palmer Information Memorandum No. 16-012
Resolution No. 16-010 Subject: Resolution No. 16-010: Supporting Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Efforts to Develop a Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process Agenda of: February 23, 2016 Council Action: ___________________________________________________
Originator Information:
Originator: Planning and Zoning Commission
Date: 01/21/16 Requested agenda date: 02/23/16
Department Information:
Route to: Department Director:
Signature: Date:
X Community Development 02/01/16
X Finance 02/01/2016
Public Safety
Public Works
Attachment(s): Resolution No. 16-010 Planning and Zoning Resolution No. 16-001 Minutes from January 21, 2016 Planning and Zoning meeting – Draft Copy
Approved for presentation by:
Signature: Remarks:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Certification of Funds:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (√): Has no fiscal impact Creates a positive impact in the amount of: $
Negative impact in the amount of: $
Funds are (√): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Affected line item(s):
General fund assigned balance (after requested budget modification): $
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Summary statement: Resolution No. 16-010 will support the planning efforts of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in developing a Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process to encourage better communication and collaboration efforts between the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, the Borough and the Cities of Palmer, Wasilla and Houston. Background: In 2014, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough hosted a Regional Transportation Planning Workshop which was attended by representatives from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, City of Palmer, City of Wasilla, City of Houston and State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The week long workshop was specifically designed to focus discussion topics on addressing the challenges, opportunities and issues facing Borough-wide transportation planning and ways to encourage better communication and collaboration between the Borough, the Cities and SOA DOT&PF. Resolution No. 16-010 is one step in implementing projects and strategies identified in the report and action plan developed from the workshop. Administration recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 16-010.
______________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Palmer, Alaska Resolution No. 16-010 Page 1 of 3
Introduced by: City Manager Wallace
Date: February 23, 2016 Action: Adopted
Vote: Unanimous Yes: No: Best
LaFrance Carrington
Combs DeVries Hanson Johnson
CITY OF PALMER, ALASKA
Resolution No. 16-010
A Resolution of the Palmer City Council Supporting Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Efforts to Develop a Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process
WHEREAS, over the last decade there have been several road projects within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough that have been postponed or delayed due to communication and/or collaboration issues between the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Borough), and the cities of Palmer, Wasilla and Houston (Cities);
WHEREAS, these delays and postponements have come at significant costs in terms of
project budgets, public trust, safety, and political support; WHEREAS, the borough, the cities, and DOT&PF hosted a Regional Transportation Planning
Workshop in 2014 to specifically address the challenges, opportunities and issues facing regional transportation planning and to encourage better communication and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, workshop participants identified seven key opportunities for regional
transportation planning improvements: • Link Land Use and Transportation Planning Efforts • Emphasize Regional Planning and Coordination • Improve Connectivity Across the Region • Ensure Maintenance Budgets Meet Infrastructure Needs • Collaborate to Fund Projects • Advance Shared Decision-Making • Encourage Stakeholder and Public Involvement
WHEREAS, since 2014 the borough, cities, and DOT&PF have been working to implement
projects and strategies identified in the report and action plan developed from the workshop; WHEREAS, identified in the workshop report and action plan, the borough, cities, and
DOT&PF applied jointly for a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant in 2014 and developed a self-assessment report in 2015 to understand and prepare for the region’s future designation as a Metropolitan Planning Organization;
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WHEREAS, the DOT&PF awarded a grant in the amount of one million dollars to the Mat-
Su Borough in 2015 to continue current efforts in regional transportation planning; WHEREAS, of the several projects identified for funding by the DOT&PF grant, the
development of a Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process (partnership process) was included;
WHEREAS, the development of the partnership process was highlighted in the report and
action plan and will help to address each of the improvement opportunities identified by workshop participants;
WHEREAS, communication and cooperation is critical to the development and
implementation of the partnership process; WHEREAS, before completely developing the process, the borough is seeking support for
the overall concept and a willingness to participate in the development of the partnership process; WHEREAS, the partnership process is intended to create a proactive management approach
to change the paradigm of how the borough, cities and partner agencies plan for, manage and fund transportation improvements;
WHEREAS, the concept behind the partnership process would: 1) Begin before design on
any major project that meets mutually agreed upon criteria. 2) A formal agreement is drafted and agreed upon by all parties outlining the governance structure for managing the project. 3) Together, the partnership defines the problem and outlines the public involvement strategy. 4) Once the problem is defined, the partnership drafts performance measures and project goals to evaluate their decisions and track their progress. 5) The partnership is involved in strategizing solutions and developing funding/implementation plans. Partners share resources to advance the identified strategies and solutions. 6) The partnership is not disbanded when the project enters the design phase; it follows the project providing oversight and ensuring the goals and performance measures are being met. 7) The partnership continues to evaluate the project after construction and through the life cycle of the transportation facility;
WHEREAS, the partnership would create an opportunity for improved regional governance
over major transportation projects by allowing the pooling of resources, collaborative problem solving, and prioritized investments. The combination of these elements brings the region an improved ability to operate with a shared vision, saves time and money, regains the public trust, empowers staff to make the right decisions, and builds positive political capital; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)
is obligated by 23 CFR450.210(b) to have a documented process for consulting non-metropolitan local officials for both the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the Statewide Transportation Plan (SLRTP).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Palmer City Council supports the Matanuska-Susitna Borough planning efforts to develop a regional transportation planning partnership process.
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Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Palmer, Alaska this twenty-third day of Feburary, 2016.
DeLena Goodwin Johnson, Mayor
Janette M. Bower, MMC, City Clerk
TAB Resolution 16-02 Page 1 of 5 Adopted:
Action:
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 16-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD SUPPORTING PLANNING EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PARTNERSHIP PROCESS TO ENSURE BETTER COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, THE BOROUGH, AND THE CITIES OF PALMER, WASILLA, AND HOUSTON.
WHEREAS, over the last decade there have been several
transportation projects within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
that have been postponed or delayed due to communication and/or
collaboration issues between the Alaska Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Matanuska-
Susitna Borough (Borough); and
WHEREAS, these delays and postponements have come at
significant costs in terms of project budgets, public trust,
safety, and political support; and
WHEREAS, the Borough, the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and
Houston (cities), and DOT&PF hosted a Regional Transportation
Planning Workshop (workshop) in 2014 to specifically address the
challenges, opportunities and issues facing regional
transportation planning and to encourage the better
communication and collaboration; and
TAB Resolution 16-02 Page 2 of 5 Adopted:
WHEREAS, workshop participants identified seven key
opportunities for regional transportation planning improvements:
• Link Land Use and Transportation Planning Efforts
• Emphasize Regional Planning and Coordination
• Improve Connectivity Across the Region
• Ensure Maintenance Budgets Meet Infrastructure Needs
• Collaborate to Fund Projects
• Advance Shared Decision-Making
• Encourage Stakeholder and Public Involvement; and
WHEREAS, since 2014 the borough, cities, and DOT&PF have
been working to implement projects and strategies identified in
the report and action plan developed from the workshop; and
WHEREAS, identified in the workshop report and action plan,
the borough, cities, and DOT&PF applied jointly for a
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)
grant in 2014 and developed a self-assessment report in 2015 to
understand and prepare for the region’s future designation as a
Metropolitan Planning Organization; and
WHEREAS, the DOT&PF awarded a grant in the amount of one
million dollars to the Mat-Su Borough in 2015 to continue
current efforts in regional transportation planning; and
WHEREAS, of the several projects identified for funding by
the DOT&PF grant, the development of a Regional Transportation
TAB Resolution 16-02 Page 3 of 5 Adopted:
Planning Partnership Process (partnership process) was included;
and
WHEREAS, the development of the partnership process was
highlighted in the report and action plan and will help to
address each of the improvement opportunities identified by
workshop participants; and
WHEREAS, communication and cooperation is critical to the
development and implementation of the partnership process; and
WHEREAS, before completely developing the process, staff is
seeking support for the overall concept and a willingness to
participate in the development of the partnership process; and
WHEREAS, the partnership process is intended to create a
proactive management approach to change the paradigm of how the
borough, cities and partner agencies plan for, manage and fund
transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, the conceptual partnership process would work as
such: 1) It would begin before design on any major project that
meets a mutually agreed upon criteria. 2) A formal agreement is
drafted and agreed upon by all parties outlining the governance
structure for managing the project. 3) Together the partnership
defines the problem and outlines the public involvement
strategy. 4) Once the problem is defined, the partnership drafts
performance measures and project goals to evaluate their
decisions and track their progress. 5) The partnership is
TAB Resolution 16-02 Page 4 of 5 Adopted:
involved in strategizing solutions and developing
funding/implementation plans. Partners share resources to
advance the identified strategies and solutions. 6) The
partnership is not disbanded when the project enters the design
phase; it follows the project providing oversight and ensuring
the goals and performance measures are being met. 7) The
partnership continues to evaluate its success after construction
and through that life cycle of the transportation facility; and
WHEREAS, the partnership would create an opportunity for
improved regional governance over major transportation projects
by allowing the pooling of resources, collaborative problem
solving, and prioritized investments. The combination of these
elements brings the region an improved ability to operate with a
shared vision, save time and money, regain the public trust,
empower staff to make the right decisions, and build positive
political capital; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Transportation &
Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is obligated by 23 CFR450.210(b) to
have a documented process for consulting non-metropolitan local
officials for both the Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) and the Statewide Transportation Plan (SLRTP).
TAB Resolution 16-02 Page 5 of 5 Adopted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough Transportation Advisory Board hereby supports planning
efforts to develop a regional transportation planning
partnership program to ensure better communication and
collaboration between the Alaska Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities, the Borough and the Cities of Palmer,
Wasilla and Houston.
ADOPTED by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation
Advisory Board this ___ day of ___, 2016.
DAVID LUNDIN, Chair
ATTEST
Jessica Smith, Transportation Planner Staff Support
YES:
NO:
Providing Outstanding Borough Services to the Matanuska-Susitna Community
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH Planning and Land Use Department 350 East Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 Phone (907) 861-8501 Fax (907) 861-7876
www.matsugov.us [email protected]
MEMORANDUM TO: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) FROM: Jessica Smith, MSB Transportation Planner SUBJECT: Draft TAB Resolution 16-04 Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) Task Force DATE: June 22, 2016 Enclosed in the Transportation Advisory Board June 22, 2016 Meeting Packet is the drafted TAB Resolution 16-04, per the Board’s request at the May 25, 2016 TAB meeting. The drafted resolution is an effort to request a formal designation of an off-road vehicle (ORV) task force to explore solutions to the ORV challenges in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The past TAB resolutions referencing off-road vehicle and/or all-terrain vehicle issues as defined by discussion at TAB meetings since 2006 are as follows:
• October 25, 2006. TAB Resolution 06-10 recommended reserving trail space for multiple uses.
• March 25, 2009. TAB Resolution 09-01 recommends designating program funding for evaluating the use of ATVs in the highway corridors and that DOT&PF provide matching planning funds.
• February 22, 2012. TAB Resolution 12-03 recommends the Assembly provide program funds for evaluation of ATV use and impacts within highway corridors.
• August 22, 2012. TAB Resolution 12-12 supports funding for a study of off road vehicle use in the MSB ROW.
ORV/ATV conversations continue at the September 17, 2014 TAB ORV Work Session with participation from the Borough Manager, Assistant Manager, and Attorney. The Board requests that staff draft a resolution to send to the Planning Commission recommending the Mayor, Manager, and the Assembly form an ORV Blue Ribbon Task Force to take on this task. At the January 21, 2015 meeting, the Task Force concept is revisited by the Board. Four (4) board members volunteer to be considered for this Task Force. In March 2015, Debbie sends a memo to the Borough Clerk asking how to start a Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Providing Outstanding Borough Services to the Matanuska-Susitna Community
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH Planning and Land Use Department 350 East Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 Phone (907) 861-8501 Fax (907) 861-7876
www.matsugov.us [email protected]
On December 16, 2015, an ORV TAB Work Session was held. The Board suggests discussing the creation of an educational booklet/flyer/brochure outlining current laws for ATVs at their next meeting. At the May 25, 2016 TAB Meeting, the Board requests staff review past TAB resolutions regarding ATVs/ORVs and draft a new resolution requesting a ORV Task Force be designated. The drafted resolution (TAB Resolution 16-04) is included in the June 22, 2016 TAB Meeting packet. Enclosed TAB Resolution 06-10 TAB Resolution 09-02 TAB Resolution 12-03 TAB Resolution 12-12 Draft TAB Resolution 16-04
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 12-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDING ASSEMBLY PROVIDE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
EVALUATION OF ATV USE AND IMPACTS WITHIN HIGHWAY CORRIDORS.
WHEREAS, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough has the highest
concentration of ATV/Snowmobile use in the state of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, nearly every borough road and state highway
corridor in the Borough has unofficial ATV/Snowmobile paths
within the ROW; and
WHEREAS, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough has the highest
percent of ATV/Snowmobile injuries requiring hospitalization;
and
WHEREAS, the Alaska DOT&PF Statewide Highway Safety Plan
points out that ATV/Snowmobile safety issues need to be
addressed; and
WHEREAS, ATV use within the road and highway ROW have
impacts to the road embankment and pavement edge that cause
maintenance costs to rise; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for ATV/Snowmobile use planning,
improvements and management along road corridors in the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough; and
WHEREAS, this planning effort should address natural and
man-made obstacles including design of the highways and
pedestrian pathways which often force ATV/Snowmobile use onto
paved surfaces and embankment shoulders increasing the chance of
collisions and damage to the road embankments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough Transportation Advisory Board respectfully recommends
the Assembly provide program funds for evaluation of
ATV/Snowmobile use and impacts within highway corridors.
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ADOPTED by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation
Advisory Board this 3^ day of February, 2012.
Ken walch, Chair
ATTEST:
Debbie Passmore, Administrative Secretary
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MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION SERIAL NO. 12-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR A STUDY OF OFF ROADVEHICLE USE IN THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH RIGHT OF WAY
WHEREAS, there has been no substantive data gathered
regarding Off Road Vehicle (ORV) use in the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough right of way; and
WHEREAS, there has been no substantive compilation of State
and local laws regarding ORV use in the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough right of way; and
WHEREAS, ORV user groups have not been approached to
provide detailed information regarding ORV use in the Matanuska-
Susitna Borough right of way; and
WHEREAS, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Maintenance Division
has not been approached to provide detailed information
regarding ORV impacts to Matanuska-Susitna Borough roads, rightof way and transportation infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough Transportation Advisory Board recommends and advises the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly that the attached Scope ofWork be funded to address the issues above and providerecommendations.
ADOPTED by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough TransportationAdvisory Board this 22nd day of August, 2012.
/^//?aA^Ken^Walch, Chair
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ATTEST:
"]lMij YaA^rf^O—Debbie Passmore, Administrative Secretary
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OFF ROAD VEHICLES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Scope of Work
Research and compile existing Alaskan and other similar states' documentation and policies regarding
use and enforcement of ORVs in public road ROWs, including accident reports. ($5K)
Summarize history of local and state laws pertaining to the use of ORVs in public road ROWs. ($2K)
Collect current ORV use data: number, type, speed, age of users, location within ROW ($20K)
Map ORV use in combination with population density ($1K)
Conduct interviews with MSB O&Mstaff regarding ORV impacts to public roadways ($1K)
Conduct interviews with local ORV user groups to assess: ($20K)
• safety concerns
• use patterns, destinations
• awareness of, and solutions to, ORV impacts to public roadways (dust, erosion of shoulder,
speeding through neighborhoods, headlight glare to oncoming traffic, personal propertydamage, etc.)
• if there are current local educational ORV programs
Summarize ORV impacts to public road ROW and costs to the MSB ($2K)
Recommend further steps for implementation of MSB road ROW policy regarding ORV use. ($5K)
Total $56K
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MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION SERIAL NO. 16-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) RECOMMENDS THE DESIGNATION OF AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE SOLUTIONS TO THE ORV CHALLENGES IN THE MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH.
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2009 and February 22, 2012, the
Matanuska Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
adopted Resolution No. 09-02, recommending the Assembly provide
program funds for evaluation of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use
and impacts within highway corridors; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2012, the Matanuska Susitna Borough
TAB adopted Resolution No. 12-12, supporting funding for a study
of off-road vehicle (ORV) use in the MSB right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the TAB has continued conversations related to ORV
activities including safety concerns, impacts on current
infrastructure and right-of-way maintenance, impacts to air
quality, and need for public education on these subjects; and
WHEREAS, the TAB recognizes the issues associated with ORVs
in the MSB need to be resolved through support of the Assembly
and with an appropriate public process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recommends the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly designation of an Off-Road
Vehicle (ORV) Task Force to explore solutions to the ORV
challenges in the Matanuska-Susitna borough.
ADOPTED by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation
Advisory Board this _____ day of __________, 2016.
_________________________________ David Lundin, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________________ Jessica Smith, MSB Transportation Planner/Staff Support