Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
NOACA
F ISCAL YEAR 2006
OVERALL WORK PROGRAM
May 2005
2005 NOACA BOARD MEMBERS
President: Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P. S., Cuyahoga County Engineer First Vice-President: Mark W. Ricchiuto, Director of Public Services, City of Cleveland Second Vice President: Stephen D. Hambley, Medina County Commissioner Secretary: Mary E. Samide, President, Geauga County Board of Commissioners Assistant Secretary: William M. Grace, Mayor, City of Elyria
Assistant Secretary: Timothy Hagan, President, Cuyahoga County Board Commissioners Treasurer: Betty C. Blair, President, Lorain County Board of Commissioners Assistant Treasurer: Erwin J. Odeal, Director of NEORSD (Cuyahoga County) Assistant Treasurer: James R. Gills, P.E., P.S., Lake County Engineer Immediate Past President: Daniel P. Troy, Lake County Commissioner
Members: Cuyahoga County Joseph W. Biddlecombe, Mayor, City of Berea Lydia F. Champlin, Mayor, Chagrin Falls Village Scott E. Coleman, Mayor, City of Highland Heights Jimmy Dimora, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Dean DePiero, Mayor, City of Parma Robert C. Downey, Cleveland Heights City Manager Timothy Hagan, President, Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners Peter Lawson Jones, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer Michael S. Procuk, Mayor, Village of Brooklyn Heights Deborah L. Sutherland, Mayor, City of Bay Village City of Cleveland Robert N. Brown, Director, Cleveland Planning Commission Jane L. Campbell, Mayor, City of Cleveland Joseph Cimperman, Councilman, City of Cleveland Roosevelt Coats, Councilman, City of Cleveland Mark W. Ricchiuto, Director of Public Services, City of Cleveland Edward W. Rybka, Councilman, City of Cleveland Lake County Robert E. Aufuldish, President, Lake County Board of Commissioners James R. Gills, P.E., P.S., Lake County Engineer Rita C. McMahon, City Manager, City of Painesville Raymond E. Sines, Lake County Commissioner Daniel P. Troy, Lake County Commissioner
Geauga County Craig S. Albert, Geauga County Commissioner Mary E. Samide, President, Geauga County Board of Commissioners William S. Young, Geauga County Commissioner Lorain County Robert J. Berner, Mayor, Avon Lake Betty C. Blair, President, Lorain County Board of Commissioners Kenneth P. Carney, Sr., P.E., P.S., Lorain County Engineer Craig Foltin, Mayor, City of Lorain William M. Grace, Mayor, City of Elyria Ted Kalo, Lorain County Commissioner Kenneth W. Roth, Trustee, Columbia Township Medina County J. Chris Easton, Director of Public Service, City of Wadsworth Stephen D. Hambley, Medina County Commissioner Kathleen Scheutzow, Trustee, Brunswick Hills Township Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) Erwin J. Odeal, Executive Director The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) George M. Dixon, Board President The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) David J. Coyle, Deputy Director, ODOT District 12 Ex officio Member: William T. Skowronski, Chief, Northeast District Office Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
NOACA Transportation Advisory Committee Chairperson: Mark W. Ricchiuto, Director of Public Services, City of Cleveland Cuyahoga County Paul A. Alsenas, Director, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Robert N. Brown, Director, Cleveland Planning Commission Joseph A. Calabrese, General Manager, GCRTA Joseph Cimperman, Councilman, City of Cleveland Randall DeVaul, P.E., Commissioner, Cleveland Div. of Eng. & Cons. Jimmy Dimora, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Robert C. Downey, City Manager, City of Cleveland Heights Timothy Hagan, President, Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer Rob Mavec, Commissioner, Cleveland Traffic Engineering Mark W. Ricchiuto, Director of Public Services, City of Cleveland Deborah L. Sutherland, Mayor, City of Bay Village Lake County Robert E. Aufuldish, President, Lake County Board of Commissioners James R. Gills, P.E., P.S., Lake County Engineer Raymond Jurkowski, General Manager, LAKETRAN Rita C. McMahon, City Manager, City of Painesville Daniel P. Troy, Lake County Commissioner Darrell C. Webster, Director, Lake County Planning Commission
Lorain County Robert J. Berner, Mayor, Avon Lake Betty C. Blair, President, Lorain County Board of Commissioners Kenneth P. Carney, Sr., P.E., P.S., Lorain County Engineer Tom Ferguson, General Manager, Lorain County Transit Ted Kalo, Lorain County Commissioner Ronald Twining, Director, Lorain County Planning Commission Geauga County David Dietrich, Director, Geauga County Planning Commission R.L. Phillips, P.E., Geauga County Engineer Kristina Fenselon, Transit Director, Geauga County Transit Mary E. Samide, President, Geauga County Board of Commissioners Medina County J. Chris Easton, Director of Public Service, City of Wadsworth Stephen D. Hambley, Medina County Commissioner Sanford Down, III, Transit Director, Medina County Transit Michael Salay, P.E., Medina County Engineer Patrice Theken, Director, Medina County Planning Commission Other Voting Members: District Deputy Directors: David J. Coyle (ODOT-12); Thomas O’Leary (ODOT-3) William T. Skowronski, Chief, Northeast District Office Ohio EPA
NOACA Transportation Advisory Committee (Continued)
Private Sector Voting Members: Frank Detillio, President, Lorain County Chamber of Commerce (Lorain County) James Doutt, Executive Director, Medina County Economic Development Corporation (Medina County) Private Sector (vacant) (Lake County) Private Sector (vacant) (Cuyahoga County) Private Sector (vacant) (Geauga County)
Non-voting members: Dennis A. Decker, FHWA Ohio Division Administrator Gary L. Failor, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority John C. Mok, Director, Cleveland Department of Port Control, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Ernest Gubry, Federal Aviation Administration Richard Novak, Executive Director, Lorain Port Authority William Schuster, Fairport Harbor Port Authority Gary Suhadolnik, Executive Director, Ohio Turnpike Commission
Environmental Advisory Committee Chairperson: Lydia F. Champlin, Mayor, Chagrin Falls Village Air Quality Subcommittee Chair: Robert E. Aufuldish, President, Lake County Board of Commissioners Water Quality Subcommittee Chair: James R. Gills, P.E., P.S., Lake County Engineer Cuyahoga County Terry Allen, Cuyahoga County Health Commissioner Lydia F. Champlin, Mayor, Chagrin Falls Village Jimmy Dimora, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Ann Gliha, Environmental Services Manager, Cuyahoga County Sanitary Engineer’s Office (representing Sanitary Engineers) Erwin J. Odeal, Executive Director, NEORSD Anjou Parekh, Commissioner of Cleveland Health Division Edward Rybka, Councilman, City of Cleveland Jim Storer, Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation District (representing Soil and Water Conservation Districts) Lake County Robert E. Aufuldish, President, Lake County Board of Commissioners James R. Gills, P.E., P.S., Lake County Engineer Frank Kellogg, Lake County Environmental Health Director (representing Local Air Agencies)
Lorain County Betty C. Blair, President, Lorain County Board of Commissioners Ken Pearce, Lorain County Health Commissioner (representing Health Districts) Medina County Stephen D. Hambley, Medina County Commissioner Geauga County Mary E. Samide, President, Geauga County Board of Commissioners Non-Voting Members: Lyn Luttner, Manager, Cleveland Office, US EPA William T. Skowronski, Chief, Northeast District Office, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Planning Advisory Committee Chairperson: Stephen D. Hambley, Medina County Commissioner Paul A. Alsenas, Director, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Robert N. Brown, Director, Cleveland Planning Commission David Dietrich, Director, Geauga County Planning Commission
Patrice Theken, Director, Medina County Planning Commission Ronald Twining, Director, Lorain County Planning Commission Darrell C. Webster, Director, Lake County Planning Commission
NOACA Directors: Howard R. Maier, FAICP, Executive Director Ronald T. Eckner, P. E., Director of Transportation Planning John Hosek, Director of Transportation Programs John Beeker, Ph.D., Director of Environmental Planning Stephen E. DeJohn, Esq., Legal Counsel/Director of Human Resources Cheryl A. Kurkowski, CPA, Director of Finance & Operations Jamy Wheeler, Director of Planning & Administrative Services Communication Coordinators: Sharon Hosek Cheryl Onesky
1) Title & Subtitle NOACA’s FY 2006 Overall Work Program
2) NOACA Report No. TR-05-02
3) Author(s) Principal Coordinators: John Hosek; Ron Eckner, P.E., Sharon Hosek, Mahmoud Al-Lozi, Jonathan Giblin Other Contributors: Budgets: John Hosek/Cheryl Kurkowski; Environmental: John Beeker; Team Leaders: Bill Davis, Rob Fraizer, Gayle Godek, Sally Hanley, Ed May
4) Report Date May 2005
6) Project Task No. (FY 2005) 6950-3
5) Performing Organization Name & Address Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency 1299 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114-3204 Phone: (216) 241-2414 FAX: (216) 621-3024 Web site: www.noaca.org
7) NOACA Contract/Grant No. ODOT/FHWA 9) Type of Report & Period Covered (July 1 2005 – June 30 2006)
8) Sponsoring Agency Name & Address Ohio Department of Transportation 1980 W. Broad St., Box 899 Columbus, OH 43216-0899
10) Sponsoring Agency Code
11) Supplementary Notes Federal funding for this project was provided by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. 12) Abstracts This document contains transportation and environmental planning projects and programs to be conducted by NOACA staff for Fiscal Year 2006, which begins July 1, 2005 and ends June 30, 2006. The Transportation Program section reflects the team structure implemented for NOACA’s Transportation Division in August 2003. 13) Key Words & Document Analysis A. Descriptors - Air Quality Program; Water Quality Program; Transportation Program B. Identifiers/Open Ended Terms
15) No. Pages approx. 120 pages
14) Availability Statement NOACA
16) Price
2006owpinserts
2006owptc
OVERALL WORK PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2006 (July 1, 2005- June 30, 2006)
May 2005
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY ROBERT C. KLAIBER, P.E., P.S. HOWARD R. MAIER, FAICP BOARD PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Preparation of this publication was financed by appropriations from the counties of and municipalities within Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
2006owp1a
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE SECTION I: ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT A. Description of the Agency and Board 1 B. NOACA Committee Descriptions 6 C. 208 Policy Board 11 D. Description of Planning Area 12 Exhibit I – NOACA Governing Board Organization Chart 5 Exhibit II – Cleveland/Akron/Elyria Combined Statistical Area Map 14 Exhibit III – Lake Erie Wastewater Management Planning Area 15 SECTION II: GENERAL PROSPECTUS 16
A. Mission of NOACA 17 B. Statement of NOACA’s Planning Principles 18 C. Statement of Principles 22
SECTION III: SUMMARY OF WORK PROGRAM ORGANIZATION 24
A. Program Development 24 B. Description of Overall Work Program Format 24 C. Level of Public Involvement for OWP Projects 25 100: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 27 100: Areawide Environmental Management Planning 31
101: Air Quality Program 31 Planning Requirements 31
101: AIR QUALITY PROGRAM 33
101.1 Air Quality Planning Efforts 33 101.8 Ozone Action Day Program 36 101.9 NOACA SIP Planning & Task Force for Ozone & Small Particles 38
102/103: WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 40
102.1 Areawide Water Quality Management Plan Maintenance 43 102.2 Areawide Water Quality Data Coordination 46 102.3 Areawide Point Source Management Planning/Home Sewage Disposal 48
2006owp1a
PAGE
102.4 Cuyahoga Area of Concern Remedial Action Plan (RAP) 49 102.5 Black River Remedial Action Plan 51 102.6 Water Quality Program Administration 53 102.7 Watershed and Areawide Nonpoint Source Management Planning 54 103.1 NOACA Regional Water Quality Program 57 103.2 Regional Storm Water Planning/Phase 2 Demonstration 58 103.6 State Funded Water Quality Program 59 103.7 Cooperation with USGS GIS Demonstration Project 61 103.8 Lower Big Creek Project Phase I, II and III 62 103.9 Rocky River Watershed Action Plan 64
600: TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS 65
FY 2006 Programs and Projects - Introduction 65 Divisional Structure-An Overview of the Teams 65 Transportation Plan Goals 70
601 SHORT RANGE PLANNING 71
601.3 Special Transit Planning 71
602 CONTINUING PLANNING - TIP 73
602.0 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)/Funds Management 73
605 CONTINUING PLANNING - SURVEILLANCE 76
605.0 Regional Transportation System 76 605.1 Transit/Traffic Monitoring 78 605.3 Passenger & Freight Intermodal Planning 80 605.4 Regional Pavement Management Program 82 605.5 Congestion Management System 84
610 CONTINUING PLANNING - REVIEW AND APPRAISAL 86
610.0 Comprehensive Planning 86 610.3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planning 88 610.5 Transportation Plan 90
2006owp1a iii
PAGE
615 CONTINUING PLANNING - PROCEDURAL DEVELOPMENT 92
615.3 Transportation Forecasting and Modeling 92 615.5 Major Investment Studies (MIS) 95
625 SERVICE 98
625.1 Transportation Links to Communities (TLC) 98 625.2 Communications and Public Involvement 100 625.3 Neighborhood Planning Studies 102 625.4 Transportation for Livable Communities 104 625.5 Planning Services and Technical Assistance 106
667 SPECIAL STUDIES 108
667.0 Agency Outreach 108
674 TRANSIT EXCLUSIVE 110
674.1 Brunswick Transit Assistance 110
695 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPERVISION 112
695.0 Transportation Program Administration 112 SECTION IV: Resolution 2005-020/Budget/Funding Tables 114 SECTION V: Staff Classification/Team Charts 130 SECTION VI: Memo on Planning Activities from Transit Agencies 138
2006owp1a 1
I. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
A. Description of the Agency and Board
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) was formed in 1968 for the purpose of coordinating planning and development activities in northeastern Ohio. The Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 and the Intergov-ernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 provided the impetus for creation of the Agency. In 1969, NOACA merged with the Cleveland Seven County Transportation Land Use Study (SCOTS), which had been established in 1964 to respond to requirements of the 1962 Federal-Aid Highway Act. This Act required that a metropolitan area prepare a comprehensive transportation/land use plan in order for the area to receive federal high-way funds. Subsequently, NOACA became designated for coordination and review of many federal and state-funded planning and development activities for northeastern Ohio. The Agency is the areawide coordinator for certain programs of the following federal and state agencies: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). In pursuing responsibilities for transportation and environmental planning for the region, NOACA aims to:
• improve the quality of life of the region's citizens by enhancing the region's long term economic development potential and protecting its environmental quality;
• assist member local governments and agencies in addressing local and regional issues in a cooperative manner; and
• assure the equitable flow and prudent expenditure of public funds. NOACA supports these aims by
• serving as a forum for local public officials to engage in regional debate and intergovernmental cooperation;
• encouraging local decision-making to be in harmony with the region's transportation and environmental plans;
• maintaining federal designations and planning processes and meeting federal and state requirements for regional programs;
• seeking equitable return of state and federal funds to the region for meeting locally determined needs;
• providing information and technical planning support for the benefit of member communities to enable best use of public resources; and
• advocating interests of the region with state and federal decision-makers.
2006owp1a 2
The policies and decisions of NOACA are made by the NOACA Governing Board, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The prime responsibility is to determine and establish areawide policies that guide transportation development throughout the area. Additionally, certain water and air quality policies are defined and utilized in the agency's on-going work. From these policies, the Overall Work Program (OWP) is prepared and provides overall direction to the Agency. On January 9, 1991, the NOACA Governing Board adopted a Code of Regulations for governing the Agency. On February 11, 2000, it was announced that all five Boards of County Commissioners passed resolutions approving ODOT as a voting member, with one vote. Revisions were made to the Code of Regulations under Article IV, Section (f). Article IV was also amended as Section 4.2 (g) as follows: "Pursuant to contract previously approved by the Governing Board, a representative of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Northeast District Office, is a non-voting ex-officio member of the Governing Board of the agency. The Departments of Development, Natural Resources, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and such other agencies of government other than cities, counties, townships and municipalities as the Governing Board may from time to time approve by regulation duly adopted at a meeting at which a quorum is present may be represented. Representatives of these agencies shall have the rights established by the Governing Board, but shall not have a right to vote or a right of initiative." On January 11, 2002, the NOACA Governing Board adopted a revised Code of
Regulations. In February 2002, it was announced that all five Board of County Commissioners approved the revised Code of Regulations. The following represents information related to voting and committee structure under the revised Code. The Governing Board shall consist of representatives from the five-county area. The goal for representation is to bring to the Board's discussions and decision-making the principal elected officials and regional administrators of the NOACA area concerned with transportation and environmental planning, while assuring to the area's citizens an approximation of equal representation by population.
Board positions shall be granted based on requirements of this section and individual
Board members shall be specified annually at the first meeting. The Board of Commissioners within each County shall be responsible for assuring appropriate representation according to this section, recognizing the goal for representation, dues procedures and compliance within each County and the Agency's mission. Each member of the Board shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to the Board for a vote. In order to preserve an approximation of proportional representation by population, some Board members are entitled to cast votes on a weighted basis but only after following the procedure described in subsection (l) of this section. The Governing Board approved the following on November 14, 2003 to provide further membership clarification:
Weighted Regular Votes Votes
(a) Cuyahoga County
(i) County Commissioners (A) County Commissioner 4 1 (B) County Commissioner 4 1
2006owp1a 3
(C) County Commissioner 4 1 (ii) Other Elected Official
(A) County Engineer 2 1 (iii) Regional Authorities
(A) Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District 1 1
(B) Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 1 1 TOTAL 16 6
(iv) Cuyahoga Suburban Regions
(A) West Shore Region 1.85 1 (B) Southwest Region 1.85 1 (C) South/Central Region 1.85 1 (D) Cuyahoga Region 1.85 1 (E) Chagrin/Southeast Region 1.85 1 (F) Heights Region 1.85 1 (G) Hillcrest Region 1.85 1
TOTAL 13.00 7 (v) City of Cleveland (A) Mayor 1.00 1 (B) Public Service Director 1.00 1 (C) Council Member 1.00 1 (D) Council Member 1.00 1 (E) Council Member 1.00 1 (F) City Planning Director 1.00 1
TOTAL 6.00 6
(b) Geauga County (i) County Commissioner 1 1 (ii) County Commissioner 1 1 (iii) County Commissioner 1 1
TOTAL 3 3
(c) Lake County (i) County Commissioner (President of Board) 2 1 (ii) County Commissioner 1 1 (iii) County Commissioner 1 1 (iv) County Engineer 1 1 (v) Municipal Representative 1 1
TOTAL 6 5
(d) Lorain County
2006owp1a 4
(i) County Commissioner 1 1 (ii) County Commissioner 1 1 (iii) County Commissioner (County Engineer) 1 1 (iv) City of Lorain 1 1 (v) City of Elyria 1 1 (vi) Municipal Representative 1 1 (vii) Townships Representative 1 1
TOTAL 7 7
(e) Medina County (i) County Commissioner 2 1
(ii) County Commissioner (Municipal Representative) 1 1 (iii) County Commissioner (Township Representative) 1 1
TOTAL 4 3 State of Ohio
(i) Department of Transportation 1 1 TOTAL 1 1
TOTAL 56 38
(g) Pursuant to contracts approved by the Governing Board, a representative of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Northeast District Office, is a non-voting ex officio member of the Governing Board of the Agency. The Departments of Development, Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency of the State of Ohio, as well as such other agencies of government as the Governing Board may approve by regulation adopted at a meeting, may be represented. Representatives of these agencies shall have rights established by the Governing Board but shall not have a right to vote or a right of initiative.
NOACA works closely with functional planning agencies to assure that a multi-dimensional and mutually supportive planning consortium is realized. Examples of success in this endeavor include Agreements with the three Regional Transit operations in the overall transportation planning area; as well as maintenance and emphasis of on-going multi-county certification and coordination requirements with various federal, state, and local agencies. The Board accomplishes its responsibility by evaluating information, suggestions, and comments from Agency staff, citizen's groups, business groups, professionals in many fields, other individuals, and especially NOACA's standing and ad hoc committees. Standing committees include: Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Planning Advisory Committee. These committees are responsible for providing the Board with analyses of plans and programs, and making recommen-dations to the Board on the most appropriate policies and directions for the Agency. Each committee has functions that are detailed in the NOACA Code of Regulations. A functional diagram depicting the NOACA Board and Committee structure is included as Exhibit I.
2006owp1a 5
Exhibit 1
NOACA GOVERNING BOARD ORGANIZATION
Standing Committees
TransportationAdvisory
Committee
EnvironmentalAdvisory
Committee
PlanningAdvisory
Committee
NOACAGOVERNING
BOARD
ExecutiveCommittee
2006owp1a 6
B. NOACA Committee Description Executive Committee- The Executive Committee shall provide advice to the Executive
Director and staff between Board meetings and shall carry out responsibilities delegated to it by the Governing Board until the next Board meeting. When it acts the Executive Committee shall act as the Governing Board. The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report to the Governing Board prior to each of its meetings. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President (if any), Secretary, Treasurer, immediate past President of the Governing Board and Mayor of the largest city in the five county region. Executive Committee membership shall also include at least one member of the Board of Commissioners of each county. The mayor of the largest city in the five county region shall not be considered a county representative for this purpose. Vacancies in membership of the Executive Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the vacating member was selected.
Nominating Committee- By November 15 of each year with approval of the Governing Board, the President shall designate members of a Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of one representative of each of the five counties and a representative of the largest city in the five county region. The Nominating Committee shall have power to nominate the officers of the Governing Board for the next year and conduct the election provided for in Section 4.3(a).
Standing Committees
(a) Purpose. A Standing Committee shall provide advice and policy recommendations to the Governing Board in specific functional areas and provide a forum for in-depth discussion and analysis of relevant issues or agenda items prior to consideration by the Governing Board. Each Standing Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report to the Governing Board.
(b) Membership. Unless otherwise specifically set forth, Committee members shall be appointed by the President of the Governing Board with approval of a majority of Board members present and voting. Each Standing Committee shall include at least one Governing Board member from each of the five counties and the City of Cleveland. Vacancies on a Standing Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the vacating member was selected. Any Standing Committee may propose to expand its membership beyond the minimum set forth in subsection (e) herein by nominating additional members to the Governing Board; additional positions shall be filled by appointment of the President with approval of a majority of Board members present and voting. The Executive Director of the Agency, or designee, shall serve as an ex officio member (without vote in that capacity) of all Standing Committees and subcommittees.
(c) Organization of Standing Committees.
2006owp1a 7
(1) Meetings. Standing Committees shall hold regular meetings as necessary at a time and place to be determined and shall publish a calendar. Special meetings and the initial meeting of each year may be called by the Committee Chair, Committee Vice Chair or the Executive Director of the Agency, on at least four days notice (oral or written) unless waived by a majority of members.
(2) Officers. The President of the Governing Board shall appoint a member or designee of the Governing Board as Chair of each Standing Committee with approval of a majority of the Board members. A Vice-Chair and such other officers as the Committee members deem necessary may be elected by a majority of the Committee membership. The term of office of officers of each Standing Committee shall be one year or until such member's successor is selected and qualified or until earlier resignation, removal from office or death.
(3) Alternates. Members of a Standing Committee may appoint an alternate to represent them in their absence by submitting the name of the person in writing to the committee Chair. The alternate of a member shall be entitled to vote at any committee meeting in the absence of the member.
(4) Attendance. The President of the Governing Board may remove and appoint a replacement for any Committee member if the Committee member or alternate has been absent from three consecutive Committee meetings. The member appointed must receive approval of a majority of Board members present and voting.
(5) By-Laws. Meetings of the Governing Board and any standing committee shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
(6) Subcommittees. The Chair of a Standing Committee and President of the Governing Board may jointly establish special subcommittees of a Standing Committee to explore problems requiring specific technical skills. The Executive Director or designee shall serve as an ex officio member of all subcommittees.
(7) Staff Assistance. Agency staff shall provide Standing Committees with any technical assistance required to organize meetings of the Standing Committees. Such assistance will be provided at request of the Chair of a Standing Committee.
(d) Powers and Authority of Standing Committees.
(1) Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). The Environmental Advisory Committee shall provide advice and policy recommendations to the Governing Board with regard to environmental planning powers of the Agency.
(A) Membership. The Environmental Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of five members of the Governing Board with at least one Board member from jurisdictions within each member County and at a minimum shall also include one representative elected annually by the Environmental Health Directors of the County Health Agencies, at least one of the Sanitary Engineers of the five counties, and one elected annually by local air pollution agencies within the NOACA area; a representative of the Northeast Ohio
2006owp1a 8
Regional Sewer District; City of Cleveland Health Director or Environmental Health Commissioner; the Governing Board representative designated as Chair of the Standing Committee and the chairs of any Subcommittees; and the Ohio EPA Northeast District Office chief, who shall be a non-voting member. Members shall be appointed by the President of the Governing Board with approval of a majority of the Board members present and voting.
(B) Functions. Functions of the Environmental Advisory Committee shall include the following:
(1) Providing advice and policy recommendations on environmental issues or projects;
(2) Assisting the Governing Board and Agency staff in identifying
significant environmental problems, priorities and concerns with development of a comprehensive regional approach to environmental concerns;
(3) Assisting the Governing Board and Agency staff in environmental work program development; and
(4) Serving in such other capacities as the Governing Board may determine.
(C) Subcommittees. The following Subcommittees of the Environmental Advisory Committee shall each consist of a minimum of seven members, including at least three Governing Board members from different counties and at least four from local agencies with management or planning responsibilities for the specific issue area.
(1) The Water Quality Subcommittee shall provide advice and policy recommendations to the Governing Board with regard to water quality management planning powers of the agency.
(2) The Air Quality Subcommittee shall provide advice and policy recommendations to the Governing Board with regard to air quality planning powers of the agency.
(2) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC shall provide
advice and policy recommendations with regard to transportation matters affecting the Planning Area.
(A) Membership. The TAC shall consist of: (1) The County Engineer and Planning Director of each member County (10).
(2) From the City of Cleveland: Commissioner of Traffic Engineering, Commissioner of Engineering and Construction, a member of Cleveland City Council (selected by the Council) and the City Planning Director (4).
2006owp1a 9
(3) The General Managers of transit authorities/agencies from
each member County (5). (4) The Deputy Directors of the Ohio Department of
Transportation, Districts 3 and 12 (2). (5) The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Regional
Office (1). (6) Five members representing the Chamber of Commerce (or
equivalent organization) of each member county, appointed by the President of the Governing Board upon consultation with the Boards of Commissioners of each county, with approval of a majority of Board members present and voting (5).
(7) Eleven members of the Governing Board: one from each
member County and six other Governing Board members, appointed by the President of the Governing Board with approval of a majority of Board members present and voting (11).
(8) Additional non-voting members may be appointed by the
President of the Governing Board to insure inclusion of elected officials, public administrators, funding agencies and private sector organizations concerned with transportation planning and implementation in the Planning Area.
(B) Functions. The functions of the Transportation Advisory
Committee shall include the following:
(1) Assisting the Governing Board and Agency staff in developing short and long-range plans and programs for the Planning Area, in accordance with federal and state law;
(2) Assisting the Governing Board and Agency staff in identifying significant transportation issues, using a regional approach to address these issues, within the framework of the authority granted to the Agency in federal and state law and regulation;
(3) Serving in such other capacities as the Governing Board
may determine.
(C) Subcommittees. Subcommittees of the Transportation Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of six members of the TAC, one from each member County and the City of Cleveland. Membership on TAC subcommittees is limited to current TAC members or their alternates. The purpose of such subcommittees is to provide planning, programming or technical advice and recommendations to the TAC and staff on an ongoing basis. One such subcommittee is the Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee (RTIS), which assists the TAC in management of the Transportation Improvement Program and Transportation Plan, in accordance with Governing Board policies. The RTIS shall consist of:
2006owp1a 10
(1) Current TAC chair, or designee. (1) (2) County Engineer of each member County. (5) (3) Three Cuyahoga County TAC members, selected by
Cuyahoga County Commissioners. (3) (4) Two City of Cleveland TAC members, selected by the City
of Cleveland. (2) (5) The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. (1) (6) LAKETRAN (1)
(7) Lorain County Transit (1) (8) The Ohio Department of Transportation, Districts 3 and 12.
(2) (D) Advisory Councils. The Chair of the Transportation Advisory
Committee may establish Advisory Councils deemed necessary with approval of the President of the Governing Board. The purpose of such councils shall be to provide advice and recommendations to the TAC and its subcommittees relating to specific issues or technical areas of transportation matters on an ongoing basis. At the time of its formation an Advisory Council shall create a written statement of purpose to be distributed to the TAC for review and comment.
TAC Advisory Councils shall consist of individuals with sufficient expertise in order to contribute to the mission and functional activities of the Council. Chair of the TAC shall appoint members of the Advisory Councils with approval of the TAC. To the extent possible, Advisory Councils shall include members from each of the five member counties and the City of Cleveland; Chair of the TAC shall appoint the Chair of the Advisory Council, who shall be a voting member of the TAC. Chair of the TAC may designate individuals who are not Governing Board or TAC members to participate on an Advisory Council.
(E) Task Forces. Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee may
establish Task Forces deemed necessary with approval of the President of the Governing Board. The purpose of such Task Forces shall be to provide advice and recommendations to the TAC and its subcommittees relating to specific issues or technical areas of transportation matters within a designated time. At the time of its formation a Task Force shall create a written statement of purpose to be distributed to the TAC for review and comment. TAC Task Forces shall consist of individuals with sufficient expertise in order to contribute to the mission and functional activities of the Task Force. Chair of the TAC shall appoint members of the Task Force with approval of the TAC. To the extent possible, Task Forces shall include members from each of the five counties and the City of Cleveland. Chair of the TAC shall appoint Chair of the Task Force, who shall be a voting member of the TAC. Chair of the TAC may designate individuals who are not Governing Board or TAC members to participate on a Task Force.
(3) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). The Planning Advisory Committee shall provide technical advice and recommendations in the area of comprehensive planning to the Governing Board .
2006owp1a 11
(A) Membership. The Planning Advisory Committee at a minimum shall consist of the Executive Directors of the Regional or County Planning Commissions in the NOACA area and the City Planning Director of the largest city in the NOACA area.
(B) Functions. The functions of the Planning Advisory Committee shall include the following:
(1) As its principal function assist the Agency and its members in development of comprehensive, areawide plans in the areas of transportation and wastewater management by providing review and comment at appropriate stages of the planning process and providing technical advice and recommendations on comprehensive planning issues or projects as appropriate;
(2) Serve as a forum for exchange of information regarding comprehensive planning, land use development and redevelopment, land use regulation and data and other planning issues in the members’ jurisdictions;
(3) Assist the Agency in development of annual Overall Work Programs by providing advice, review and comment at appropriate stages of the development process regarding land use planning-related components and land use impacts of Agency activities.
(4) Other Committees. The Governing Board may create by resolution
adopted by a majority of the Board present and voting, other committees which shall exercise authority granted to such committee by the Governing Board, but the work of any such committee shall not be effective until approved by the Board.
Citizen Participation. The Governing Board shall maintain an ongoing citizen participation program in accordance with all federal, state and Board directives to encourage citizen participation in the work and planning of the agency.
C. 208 Policy Board
The NOACA Governing Board also functions as the 208 Policy Board for the Northeast Ohio Lake Erie Basin. In this capacity it oversees a continuing Planning Process for Areawide Water Quality Management Planning in five rivers tributary to Lake Erie within the five-county Planning Area. The 208 Policy Board adopted a Water Quality Plan in 1979 which has been updated from time to time reflecting changing water quality conditions and management strategies.
2006owp1a 12
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee described in detail in Section B above has specific responsibilities in Areawide Water Quality Management Planning. The Committee is responsible for the following:
(1) advising the Board and staff in developing the water quality management-planning program;
(2) advising the Board and staff in identifying areawide goals, objectives and strategies to guiding water quality management improvements for the area; and,
(3) reviewing and commenting on updates to the NEOLEB Water Quality Plan.
D. Description of the Planning Area
While NOACA is politically organized as a five-county agency, its planning boundaries and influence vary with program area. Exhibit II and III provide a reference to these boundaries. NOACA’s transportation planning program covers the five northeastern Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina. See Exhibit II. The agency’s environmental programs, however, require coordination beyond these counties. For air quality purposes the appropriate Air Shed for Ozone Attainment Planning encompasses the entirety of the eight counties shown on Exhibit II and is coordinated with the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) and Ashtabula County. The NOACA Water Quality Planning (“208” Plan) was developed for the five river basins tributary to Lake Erie in northeast Ohio, as shown in Exhibit III. The most recent NOACA 208 Plan Update, Clean Water 2000, was developed in collaboration with NOACA and the Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO).
2006owp1a 13
The 2000 population of these areas, by county, is shown below.
COUNTY POPULATION 2000
Ashtabula 102,728 Cuyahoga 1,393,978 Geauga 90,895 Lake 227,511 Lorain 284,664 Medina 151,095 Portage 152,061 Summit 542,899
2006owp1a 14
2006owp1a 15
2006owp1a 16
II. GENERAL PROSPECTUS
Introduction The NOACA program outlined in this document has been developed in direct response to requests and suggestions from county and municipal officials, NOACA Board members and standing committees, transportation system operators, citizens within the NOACA area, appropriate local, state and federal agencies, and representatives of the private sector. The program for FY 2006 applies funding from federal, state and local sources to sets of actions designed to respond effectively to priority needs identified by the above groups and organizations. Agency Goals The goals of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency were developed and adopted as part of NOACA's Strategic Planning Process. A listing of the broad goals of the Agency can be found in the Agency's Mission Statement. Further definition of how NOACA will accomplish these generalized goals is contained in a Statement of Planning Functions, also developed and adopted as part of the Agency Strategic Planning Process. Both documents are a direct attempt to define the Agency's duties and responsibilities as contained in Federal and State mandates and regulations, as well as directives of the NOACA Governing Board. The Mission Statement and Statement of Planning Functions that follow provide a clear picture of NOACA as it currently operates and offers direction on how NOACA will function in the future.
2006owp1a 17
A. The Mission of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is a regional organization of local officials responsible for carrying out transportation and environmental planning under local direction and in accordance with federal and state mandates.
The NOACA area encompasses the Cleveland/Lorain-Elyria metropolitan region that includes the Counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina.
In pursuing these responsibilities NOACA aims to:
o Improve the quality of life of the region's citizens by enhancing its
long-term economic development potential and protecting its environmental quality.
o Assist member local governments and agencies in addressing local and
regional issues in a cooperative manner.
o Assure the equitable flow and prudent expenditure of public funds.
NOACA supports these aims by:
o Serving as a forum of local public officials for regional debate and intergovernmental cooperation.
o Encouraging local decision-making in harmony with the region's
transportation and environmental plans.
o Maintaining federal designations and planning processes, and meeting federal and state requirements for regional programs that relate to the agency's mission.
o Seeking the equitable return of state and federal funds to the region for
use in meeting locally determined needs.
o Providing information and technical planning support for the benefit of member communities to enable best use of public resources.
o Advocating the interests of the region with state and federal
decision-makers.
2006owp1a 18
B. Statement of NOACA's Planning Functions
The NOACA Board directs the Agency's planning activities which are set forth in Article II of the NOACA Code of Regulations. These activities can be either inter-or intra-jurisdictional in scope, and may include those mandated by state and federal law (indicated by an asterisk(*)) and associated activities done at the discretion of the Board. They include the following five distinct but interrelated areas:
a) Transportation
In accordance with Section 134 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), as amended, the NOACA Governing Board is the federal and state designated Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for transportation planning. Based on NOACA Board direction consistent with federal and state requirements, its functions are to:
• Maintain certification as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning so that Federal-aid transportation funds can continue to flow to responsible implementing agencies (those responsible for transportation-related improvements and operations) in the region.*
• Maintain and enhance the transportation planning process based on: 1) a
policy board representing local officials, with appropriate advice from transportation professionals and citizens; and 2) an analytical planning process. This planning process is to be continuing, comprehensive and cooperative (the "3-C" planning process referenced in federal regulations), carried out in coordination with federal, state, and adjacent regional agencies.*
• Produce a short-range (4 years) Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) that lists and, in the case of several funding programs, prioritizes Federal-aid transportation improvements, as a representation of the consensus of local and state officials.*
• Produce a long-range (20-25 years), intermodal (highways, transit, air,
water, rail) transportation plan with due consideration to: comprehensive long-range land use plans; development objectives; overall social, economic and environmental goals; system performance and energy conservation objectives; alternative transportation system management (short range, low cost efficiency improvements) and investment strategies to make more efficient use of existing transportation facilities.*
• Build public awareness of transportation and related issues.*
2006owp1a 19
• Coordinate transportation and related socio-economic, land use and infrastructure information sharing among implementing agencies and other users.
• Assist local jurisdictions and implementors in planning and program
development concerning transportation and related issues and projects.
• Identify legislative, institutional and funding issues, problems and opportunities concerning the transportation program area.
• Advocate the interests of and assist NOACA's members and the region's
transportation agencies and organizations in the support of transportation improvements and issues.
b) Water Quality
In accordance with Section 208 of the Federal Clean Water Act, as amended, NOACA is the federally designated areawide water quality management planning agency for the five-county Northeast Ohio Lake Erie Basin (NEOLEB) planning area. Based on NOACA Board direction and consistent with federal and state regulation, NOACA's water quality planning functions are to:
• Maintain the Section 208 Continuing Planning Process for the planning
area in cooperation with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and coordinate planning with adjacent regions sharing common watersheds.*
• Maintain a regional policy forum for the identification, discussion and
resolution of water quality management planning issues confronting local communities and "Designated Management Agencies". (i.e., Agencies designated to perform water quality management functions under the 208 plan.)*
• Coordinate water quality information sharing among "Designated
Management Agencies" and report regional water quality trends and conditions.
• Assist "Designated Management Agencies" in planning and program
development in cooperation with federal and state agencies. These plans and programs address public wastewater treatment, home sewage, package plants, storm water permits, nonpoint source management (such as stormwater management and sediment control programs in urban areas and erosion control practices in rural areas), groundwater protection, wetlands, and other water quality strategies.*
• Periodically update plan elements addressing wastewater treatment
management, home sewage, and nonpoint source controls.
2006owp1a 20
• Plan and coordinate, in cooperation with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and "Designated Management Agencies" water quality management planning in watersheds subject to remedial action plans.* (A required plan to restore and protect water quality.)
• Conduct limited field investigations of water quality conditions in
cooperation with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and "Designated Management Agencies".*
• Assist "Designated Management Agencies" in identifying funds to carry
out water quality management needs.*
• Build public awareness of water quality management issues through public education and communications.
• Advocate the interests of the region and NOACA's members, in particular,
in support of water quality management goals for Northeast Ohio.
c) Air Quality
NOACA's entire five-county area lies within the eight- county Cleveland/Akron/Lorain ozone maintenance area. The State of Ohio is required to implement a State Implementation Plan (SIP) maintenance plan for ozone, and in accordance with Section 174 of the Federal Clean Air Act, as amended, NOACA is the lead planning organization designated to address transportation related air quality issues for the SIP in the five-county area. Based on NOACA Board direction and consistent with federal and state regulations, NOACA's functions are to:
• Maintain, in cooperation with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and
other local air management agencies, the Section 174 planning forum of local officials and develop the transportation element of the ozone SIP (the plan to maintain vehicle produced air pollution problems at the attainment level) for the area.
• Maintain conformity between the region's Long Range Transportation
Plan, Transportation Improvement Program and the State Implementation Plan (statewide plan for addressing Ohio's air quality problems) for air quality.
• Maintain the Ozone Action Day Program for the purpose of alerting local
governments, businesses and the public of possible high ozone days.
• Maintain the Northeast Ohio Air Quality Web Site for the purpose of providing real time data to the public.
• Maintain a regional policy forum for the identification and discussion of air
2006owp1a 21
quality management issues confronting local communities. • Advocate the interests of the region, and NOACA's members in particular,
in support of air quality attainment goals for Northeast Ohio. d) Intergovernmental Review (IGR) of Federal Grant Applications
In accordance with provisions of Federal Executive Order 12372 and regulations adopted by the State of Ohio, NOACA is the designated area Clearinghouse for the purpose of conducting the Intergovernmental Review process (IGR) in the five-county area. Based on NOACA Board direction and consistent with federal and state regulations NOACA's function is to:
• Provide the opportunity for local review and comment on federal aid
applications to ensure compliance with local and regional planning, non-duplication of effort and to foster coordination and cooperation.
e) Other Planning and Related Support Activities
• At the direction of the NOACA Board, and at the request of sponsoring
agencies, NOACA provides limited environmental management planning support to: HB 592 Waste Management Districts, local health districts, soil and water conservation districts, planning commissions, other special districts with environmental management responsibilities, and local communities on environmental issues of common regional concern. These issues include but are not limited to indoor radon, oil field brine disposal, pesticide usage, transport and disposal of hazardous/nuclear waste, solid waste/recycling management, and energy conservation.
• Within guidelines established by the Board, NOACA provides services to
member communities, other public and private organizations and the general citizenry. These services include information, reports, data, mapping capabilities, and other planning assistance that draw upon the existing capabilities of NOACA staff and programs.
C. Statement of Principles
During FY 1993, issues were raised concerning the full range of impacts of proposed capacity additions to the region's interstate system. This situation prompted the NOACA Governing Board to establish an ad hoc Transportation Policy Task Force to review these issues. After much discussion at the Task Force and the NOACA Board, a set of principles was adopted on November 13, 1992 by the Board in Resolution No. 92-117. These principles are intended to help guide the agency's long range planning, TIP preparation, and review of proposed TIP amendments and other facility proposals. In February 1999, the Principles were updated to conform with the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21), the federal law. These principles are set forth as follows:
2006owp1a 22
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES Adopted by Resolution No. 99-015
Revised 2/19/99
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Northeast Ohio, NOACA is responsible for continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning designed to meet the needs, requirements, goals and objectives of national, state and local governments. To advance its mission, the NOACA Governing Board has developed this Statement of Principles to guide the decisions of the Governing Board, its advisory committees, and its staff.
1. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to comply with the language and spirit of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21).
2. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to comply with the language and spirit of the Clean Air Act of 1990, the Clean Water Act and any amendments to these Acts.
3. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to enhance the natural environment of the NOACA region and to minimize the adverse impact of incremental transportation investments on the environment. To this end, the NOACA Board will: 1) request staff identify the anticipated impacts of the proposed projects on the natural environment and available methods to mitigate adverse impacts, 2) consider anticipated impacts and available mitigation when evaluating Transportation Plan and TIP amendments, and 3) request sponsors provide adequate information to facilitate analysis and decisions.
4. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to enhance the quality of life of communities within the NOACA region and to minimize the adverse impact of incremental transportation investments on existing communities within the region. To this end, the NOACA Board will 1) request staff identify the anticipated impacts of the proposed projects on existing communities and available methods to mitigate adverse impacts; 2) consider anticipated impacts and available mitigation when evaluating Transportation Plan and TIP amendments, and 3) request sponsors provide adequate information to facilitate analysis and decisions.
5. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to support the planning activities of the counties and communities within the NOACA region and to ensure that transportation investments autho-rized by the Board are consistent with the policies and plans adopted by these agencies both individually and severally. To this end, the NOACA Board will direct staff to consult with these agencies when evaluating incremental transportation investments. In cases where there exist conflicts between the policies or plans adopted by communities within the region, the Board will use its good offices to seek resolution of these conflicts in order that a consensus regarding the incremental transportation investment may be achieved.
6. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to ensure that all transportation investment funds
potentially available to the NOACA region are sought and that these funds are used prudently to meet the transportation needs of the region. To this end, the Board will use its TIP Preparation and Management Policy and Major Regional Transportation Investment Policy to select and manage transportation investments.
2006owp1a 23
7. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to improve the efficiency of the existing transportation system, using all available methods.
8. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to encourage the use of public transportation within the region. To this end, the NOACA Board will 1) evaluate the impact of capacity adding highway improvements on the operations of transit systems; 2) encourage transportation investments (such as H.O.V. lanes, light rail and commuter rail) which improve the efficiency of public transit, 3) encourage communities within the region to adopt pedestrian amenities, land use plans and zoning codes which result in development densities that support the efficient use of public transportation, and 4) encourage cooperation between the region’s several counties, communities, and transit systems to improve transit services, region-wide.
9. It is the intent of the NOACA Board that decisions regarding amendments to the Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program be fully informed and deliberated. To this end, the Board will request of project sponsors that all necessary information regarding a proposed Transportation Plan or TIP amendment be furnished to staff in sufficient time for staff to provide the Board with a reasonable evaluation. Except in cases of emergency or other urgent need, the Board will table for further consideration any proposed TIP amendments which fail to timely provide the information requested by the Board.
10. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to encourage efficient, compact land use development that facilitates mobility, saves infrastructure costs, preserves environmentally-sensitive and agricultural lands, and enhances the economic viability of existing communities within the region. To this end, the NOACA Board, in cooperation with ODOT and the planning commissions of the constituent communities and counties, will periodically review existing land use plans and zoning maps, highway and transit modeling methodologies, and economic and demographic trends to ensure that land use and transportation planning policies applied by NOACA are consistent with this objective.
11. It is the intent of the NOACA Board to ensure that transportation system investments enhance racial and cultural harmony. NOACA encourages communities to: 1) institute programs combating discrimination, and 2) pursue open housing patterns. NOACA also encourages all public bodies, especially schools, to improve understanding and harmony among the racial, ethnic and cultural minorities.
2006owp1a 24
III. SUMMARY OF WORK PROGRAM ORGANIZATION A. Program Development
The FY 2006 Overall Work Program (OWP) was developed using the Board-approved OWP preparation policy. Using this policy, the OWP is both proactive and responsive to the region and its citizens, while meeting all federal, state and local requirements. The four-step development process is as follows.
Step One: Connecting to the Board's mission
Task 1.1: Review the mission and policies in relationship to the OWP Task 1.2: Conduct requirement assessment Task 1.3: Review ODOT emphasis areas Task 1.4: Develop draft OWP theme Task 1.5: Request planning activities from municipal and county-level planning agencies and departments.
Step Two: Project Development
Task 2.1: Solicit draft projects Task 2.2: Review and screen draft projects based on tasks 1.1 through 1.4. Task 2.3: Develop draft project list
Step Three: Program Development
Task 3.1: Perform staff resource allocation Task 3.2: Assess need for consultants, equipment, training, etc. Task 3.3: Create draft OWP for Board, Committees, ODOT and General Public Task 3.4: Create OWP Summary
Step Four: Program Review and Approval
Task 4.1: Process draft OWP through Committees and ODOT Task 4.2: Conduct Public Involvement Task 4.3: Board review and approval
B. Description of the Overall Work Program Format
Each program category follows a standard format. Program activity is then divided into subcategories with work elements describing specific projects to be conducted.
Program categories are separated and numerically ordered as follows:
100 - Environmental Programs. 600 - Transportation Program.
Each category is then sub-divided as follows: x00. Program Category. 0xx.0 Program Subcategory. 000.x Work Element.
2006owp1a 25
Each program subcategory includes the objective(s) to be achieved under that work activity, previous work program activities which support the project, the specific methodology(s) and activities which will be undertaken under the OWP and a listing of products which will result.
C. Level of Public Involvement for OWP Projects
For FY 2006, each work element includes a preliminary assessment of the level of public involvement that may be appropriate. This preliminary assessment utilizes the following "Level of Involvement" table, and the "Criteria for Assessing Public Involvement Needs for OWP Projects". Staff responsible for each work element are also responsible for implementing the appropriate public involvement activities.
LEVEL OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Components
I
Full Public Involvement
II
Public Notification
III
Notification
IV
Public Review is not Required
Public Meetings
X
Legal Notices
X
Press Releases/ Communications
X
X (limited)
Committee Review Committee Information
X
X
X
Board Action Board Information
X
X
X
Newsletter - Notice* - Information
X
X
X
X *if schedules allows
2006owp1a 26
Criteria for Assessing Public Involvement Needs for
OWP Projects
YES* NO Does final product recommend regional policies or plans to be adopted by formal board action? I Does the final product result in funding eligibility for a project (inclusion on TIP or other programming document) which must be approved by the NOACA Board? I-III Does final product program NOACA attributable funding that must be approved by the NOACA Board? I-III Does the project require a major investment analysis, as required by TEA-21, which must be approved by the NOACA Board? I Is the project or program a management system (or component), as required by TEA-21, which must be approved by the NOACA Board? I-III Does the project result in creation of or update to an agency database or data file? - is data created by NOACA? III - is data collected and compiled by NOACA from the other sources? IV - is data included in an agency report available for external distribution? III The project does not result in any tangible product, policy or program. IV Does NOACA have primary or shared responsibility for public involvement for the project? I-III Does product warrant special/technical review? II-III *Number indicates potential level of public involvement required if you answered yes to that question.
2006owp1 27
100: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS NOACA's Environmental Division primarily addresses areawide issues of air quality and water quality. Major divisional objectives for FY 2006 include: • Maintaining NOACA Board's Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and
Subcommittees on air quality and water quality; • Conducting planning and public involvement toward Ozone and PM2.5 SIP
development and submittals in coordination with Ohio EPA; • Supporting the NOACA Transportation/Water Quality Advisory Council in its efforts
to implement recommendations for integrating water quality impact analysis into the transportation-planning program.
• Pursuing implementation of the Clean Water 2000 Plan (208 Water Quality
Management Plan update); • Promoting use of the NOACA Model Approach to Phase II Storm water requirements; • Coordinating with implementation of a watershed action plan for the Rocky River; • Coordinating an action strategy for revitalization of the Lower Big Creek area in
partnership with the City of Cleveland, the Old Brooklyn CDC, Cleveland Metroparks, and others;
• Performing Section 174(A) transportation-related air quality planning functions for the Ozone State Implementation Plan Maintenance Plan;
• Supporting Northeast Ohio's Ozone Advisory Public Outreach Program;
• Cooperating with a sustainability plan for the Northeast Ohio Air Quality Online Web
Site; • Supporting the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan process by continuing Secretariat
and technical support to the Cuyahoga Coordinating Committee and to the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization;
• Providing secretarial and technical support to Stage Two of the Black River Remedial
Action Plan process; • Continuing to integrate air quality planning into ongoing transportation planning
functions to carry out tasks required by the Clean Air Act and the Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21): emissions inventory, air quality assessments of transportation system improvements, transportation control measure identifications and conformity evaluation;
2006owp1 28
• Cooperating with the American Heritage Rivers Program for the Cuyahoga River; and
• Promoting implementation of the recommendations contained in survey of home sewage systems in seven-county Northeast Ohio area in concert with county health departments in light of recent enactment of Ohio House Bill 231.
Preserving the region’s resources through environmental planning NOACA’s air quality and water quality planning efforts are geared toward preserving the region’s resources in two mutually reinforcing ways. First, the objective is to encourage planning decisions that preserve or repair the region’s natural environment--air and water resources. Second, the objective is to encourage public infrastructure investments that optimize use of the already built environment. The latter, if successful, helps to make more efficient use of the region’s public investment capital. These are mutually reinforcing because land, water and air resources in the undeveloped portions of the region are less subject to consumptive pressures when public investments are directed to portions of the region that are developed. NOACA is a designated areawide water quality management planning agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act for its five county region. NOACA is also the Metropolitan Planning Organization under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and the Section 176 Lead Planning Organization under the Clean Air Act. It serves as secretariat to both the Cuyahoga River and Black River Remedial Action Plans in partnership with Ohio EPA. Stakeholders include local government and public agency officials, the Ohio EPA and USEPA, and community, environmental and business stakeholders involved in the region's air and water quality planning efforts. Air quality maintenance planning In April 2004, NOACA’s five counties were declared by USEPA to be in nonattainment of the new 8-hour ozone standard. Four of the five NOACA counties (excluding Geauga) were also recently declared to be in nonattainment of the new small particles (PM 2.5) standard in December 2004. Recent EPA regulations have set a deadline of June 2007 by which time Ohio EPA must submit plans to bring the area into attainment by June 2010. In 1991 NOACA was designated lead planning organization for addressing air quality planning for transportation sources under Section 174 of the Clean Air Act. In 1993 NOACA submitted a Reasonable Further Progress Plan for Ozone, which became a basis for the Ohio 1993 SIP. In 1994 NOACA submitted an Ozone Redesignation Application that became the foundation for USEPA’s determination that the area had attained the old one-hour ozone standard. With the new nonattainment designations in Northeast Ohio, NOACA is challenged to assist Ohio EPA in developing plans for attaining the standards for ozone and small particles. In 2006 a major focus of NOACA’s air quality work program engages NOACA staff to work with the Board, local air agencies, the transportation community, Ohio EPA and the public in this planning effort. Transportation is an important factor in the production of ozone and particulate matter pollution. Automobile emissions and gasoline volatility each produce volatile organic compounds (VOC)
2006owp1 29
various oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and particulate matter. The first two pollutants react with sunlight to form ozone on hot summer days. Increased automobile use therefore equates with increased ozone pollution potential. Automobile emissions’ testing is one means of reducing the amount of ozone forming pollution released by automobiles as a whole. Reformulated gasoline is another. Another means that goes to the heart of NOACA’s transportation planning function is to address automobile travel itself. Reducing the number of automobile vehicle trips taken in the region, especially single occupancy vehicle trips, reducing the distance of automobile trips taken--vehicle miles traveled--and increasing the efficiency of lower speed automobile travel in the region can each make a contribution to lowering ozone forming pollution. Particulate matter is generated by auto travel in a number of ways. First it is produced directly through fuel combustion. Second, it is produced atmospherically through the reaction of automobile and other pollutants. Finally, it is produced as fugitive dust from tire wear and roadway debris that are entrained in the atmosphere as a result of tire action. NOACA’s capacity to generate reductions in automobile emissions by transportation measures is indirect. It is not possible or desirable to police individual driving choices in the region. It is possible to affect these choices indirectly by, for example, providing reasonable cost effective alternatives such as transit and carpooling services and incentives in parking services that discourage the SOV trip. Another example is to encourage communities to improve travel time efficiencies on major arterial highways by subsidizing intercommunity coordination of traffic signal synchronization. Improving highway capacity in areas of the region that are undeveloped or less developed can be problematic for the environment. It increases vehicle miles traveled in the region overall as commuters find it possible to live further from the work place and places of employment, and community, business and retail services proliferate. NOACA is also required by federal transportation and air quality laws to evaluate the conformity of both the TIP and the Transportation Plan with the Clean Air Act. As a practical matter this means that air quality impacts of these plans have to be evaluated every three years for the Transportation Plan and TIP, at a minimum. The evaluation must show that emissions of VOCs and other transportation pollutants that will be created by vehicles using the improved regional transportation system will be less that the pollutants created in 1993. Water quality planning The update to the region’s water quality management plan provides a focused opportunity to preserve the region’s water resources and encourage public infrastructure investments that optimize use of the region’s already built environment. The Plan will guide land use and wastewater management decisions of state agencies and local jurisdictions in an area that encompasses five watersheds in northeast Ohio that are tributary to Lake Erie. From east to west these are the watersheds of the Grand, Chagrin, Cuyahoga, Rocky and Black Rivers. The planning area also includes interbasin areas, which drain directly to Lake Erie in Lake, Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The degradation of water, air and land environments in the region is well documented. Northeast Ohio is facing increasing consumption of undeveloped land resources for development, placing
2006owp1 30
groundwater and surface water resources at risk from a gamut of nonpoint sources, and air resources at risk from increasing mobile sources. Critical aquatic habitats are also coming under increasing pressure, greenfields are being consumed for industrial site development and transportation system utilization is increasing as people drive further from home to place of work. These events are taking place as population from the urbanized core areas migrates outward even as the population of the region overall remains static. The key stakeholders in implementing adequate responses to these developments are local government officials who possess land use and environment management authorities in state law, but lack an up-to-date strategy that coordinates plans and programs within a regional water quality management framework. Important mechanisms for engaging stakeholders in this process are the various watershed planning bodies operating in the region. NOACA’s work program includes support of several watershed planning bodies as a mechanism for promoting implementation of Clean Water 2000 recommendations. The new Phase II storm water requirements present a challenge and an opportunity for addressing a major contribution to water quality problems in Northeast Ohio. NOACA’s Model Approach to Phase II Storm water Management provides a framework for complying with these new regulations in a manner that seeks to protect area streams from further degradation.
2006owp1 31
SUBCATEGORY 100: Areawide Environmental Management Planning NOACA's Environmental Advisory Committee provides advice to the Board and staff on the multitude of environmental issues confronting Northeast Ohio. Local jurisdictions with public health and environmental protection responsibilities are called upon to plan for and manage many complex environmental problems with limited resources. Because NOACA is a public planning agency that is metropolitan in scope, it can facilitate inter-jurisdictional problem-solving and communications. It also provides a forum that encourages the assessment of environmental problems and the development of management strategies from an areawide perspective. SUBCATEGORY 101: Air Quality Program As noted above, in 2004 NOACA’s five counties were declared by USEPA to be in nonattainment of the new 8-hour ozone standard. Four of the five NOACA counties (excluding Geauga) were also recently declared to be in nonattainment of the new small particles (PM 2.5) standard in December 2004. Recent EPA regulations have set a deadline of June 2007 by which time Ohio EPA must submit plans to bring the area into attainment by June 2010. Planning Requirements These new designations will require an update to the region’s inventories for mobile and area sources and a review of air quality control measures necessary to bring the area into attainment. Ohio EPA is coordinating with other Midwestern states on air quality modeling and inventory work and will be seeking inputs from metropolitan planning areas including NOACA on this effort. Ohio EPA will also be organizing an air quality planning stakeholders group to begin discussions on possible air quality control measures to address the ozone and particulate matter nonattainment problem. In the meantime, the area must continue to implement the SIP maintenance plan for ozone, which was developed to sustain attainment of the old federal one hour standard for ozone. The maintenance plan identifies the means through which the area will maintain attainment of that standard through the year 2006. The planning effort to achieve these objectives will be a complex, multi-year effort involving both Environmental and Transportation Division personnel as well as increased levels of coordination with local agencies in the eight-county area and state and federal agencies. TEA-21 calls for the integration of air quality planning in urban transportation planning and provides funding resources to implement transportation elements in the SIP. This integration is most evident in the development of conformity determinations for the region’s transportation plans, programs, and projects. NOACA remains the designated CAA Section 174 Lead Planning Agency for transportation-related air quality planning in the eight county Northeast Ohio ozone airshed. It has held this designation since 1991 (Board Resolution 91-119). In this role, NOACA has coordinated the development of emission inventories, attainment plans, redesignation requests, maintenance plans, and conformity determinations. The agency remains active in statewide efforts to coordinate SIP and Conformity issues among MPOs, Ohio EPA, ODOT, USEPA and FHWA.
2006owp1 32
NOACA maintains an Air Quality Subcommittee of the NOACA Environmental Advisory Committee, which advises the Board and staff on air quality matters. It is a major participant in the development of the air quality plans and programs for the region.
AIR QUALIT Y PROGRAM
2006owp1 33
101: AIR QUALITY PROGRAM
101.1: Air Quality Planning Efforts Objective
- Continue to support the air quality planning subcommittee of the Environmental Advisory Committee, which advises the Governing Board's participation in transportation-related air quality planning; brief the Board on these issues.
- Advise on building public access to monitored air quality and other air quality
information via the Internet and other communication effort.
- Assess hydrocarbon (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission changes resulting from capacity-adding amendments to the SFY 2005 TIP, and the Transportation Plan, and maintain conformity of both TIP and Transportation Plan with the SIP for reducing mobile source emissions.
- Continue Section 174 Lead Planning Organization role cooperating with local air
agencies, Ohio EPA and ODOT.
- Provide management necessary for accomplishment of air quality program objectives.
- Coordinate air quality program with Ohio EPA and USEPA. Previous Work
- Board briefings and regional transportation air quality strategy (FY 1990 - FY 2005).
- Resolutions of the NOACA Governing Board concerning air quality issues (FY 1990 - FY 2005).
- Conformity Determinations for 1992-2003 TIPs; the 1993 Transportation Plan Update
and the Framework for Action 2025 Transportation Plan, and the 2002 Transportation Plan Update.
- Continued methodology revisions in response to new federal requirements.
- Northeast Ohio Ozone Action Day Annual Program Reviews.
- Program administration - FY 1980-2005.
2006owp1 34
101.1 (Cont.) Methodology
MAINTENANCE OF AIR QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE (Product 1)
- Maintain the Air Quality Subcommittee of Environmental Advisory Committee.
- Evaluate impacts of federal and state policies and programs on regional air quality goals and capacity of local jurisdictions to implement complying programs.
- Inform Governing Board of above efforts and seek resolutions where necessary to further
program goals.
CONFORMITY ANALYSIS (Product 2)
- Investigate capacity for direct programming linkage between TRANPLAN and MOBILE6.
- Evaluate MOBILE6 Impacts on TIP and SIP efforts.
- Calculate HC, NOx, CO, PM, and Air Toxics emissions, as necessary for transportation
conformity purposes.
- Coordinate conformity analysis with MPOs throughout the eight-county ozone nonattainment (maintenance) area with area partners, ODOT, Ohio EPA, USEPA and FHWA.
- Obtain NOACA Board resolutions certifying conformity between the amended TIPs and
or updated Plans and the SIP.
- Coordinate with state and federal agency review of conformity certification.
- Seek NOACA EAC/Air Quality Subcommittee, TAC and NOACA Board review of these efforts.
EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITY TRENDS ANALYSIS REPORT (Product 3 - Document and analyze area air quality and emissions trends concerning transportation
related pollutants.
- Seek NOACA EAC/Air Quality Subcommittee, TAC and NOACA Board review.
2006owp1 35
101.1 (Cont.)
PROGRAM AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (Product 4) - Supervise program staff.
- Monitor progress made in completing program products.
- Manage program budget and expenses.
- Maintain liaison with Ohio EPA, USEPA, and ODOT.
Public Involvement
- Product 1 and 4 - Public Involvement - Level IV. - Product 2 Public Involvement - Level I. - Product 3 - Public Involvement - Level I or II
Products
1. Maintenance of Air Quality Subcommittee - ongoing. 2. Conformity Analyses Documentation for Plans, TIPs, and amendments thereto – ongoing
(as needed) 3. Emissions and Air Quality Trends Analysis Report – May 2006. 4. Program and Project Administration – ongoing.
Director
John Beeker
2006owp1 36
101.8: Ozone Action Day Program
Objective
- Coordinate the Northeast Ohio Ozone Action Day public awareness program - Provide material support for Northeast Ohio's voluntary citizen action (Ozone Action
Days) program (ref: 1013) to reduce pollution on days on which federal ozone standards may be exceeded.
- Augment media involvement, advertising strategy and educational materials development
with professional support for the Ozone Action Day program, including support of the Northeast Ohio Air Quality On Line web site.
Previous Work
- 1995 through 2004 annual Ozone Action Day Programs. Program brochures, video, PSAs; School Program materials.
Northeast Ohio Air Quality On Line web site development and maintenance through 2004
Methodology
- Work with local air agencies and the Ohio EPA to implement an Ozone Action public notification procedure to be administered by local air agencies.
- Work with local air agencies and the Ohio EPA on methods to predict high ozone days.
- Periodically confer with public stakeholders for advice and assistance in voluntary
activities to be included in the program as well as strategy for a public education effort regarding pollution issues/reduction strategies.
- Supervise OAD contracts and services
- Prepare Ozone Action Day program report and seek NOACA EAC/Air Quality Subcommittee and NOACA Board review. - Update program information materials. - Market materials usage and distribute them for home, community and school use
- Retain consulting services, as necessary, to assist in media communications, advertising
strategy, forecasting and monitoring broadcasts of program coverage.
2006owp1 37
101.8 (Cont.) - Support Northeast Ohio Air Quality On Line web site Cooperate with statewide work
group working to expand the Northeast Ohio Air Quality Online Web Site statewide with current and historic pollution data for nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II Products
1. Ozone Action Day annual program report. Director
John Beeker
2006owp1 38
101.9: NOACA SIP Planning and Task Force for Ozone and Small Particles
Objective
- Cooperate with Ohio EPA in formulating strategy for attaining standards for ozone and small particles.
- Investigate options concerning possible transportation related control measures for ozone
and small particles for consideration in the 2007 Ozone SIP and 2008 Small Particles SIP.
- Provide a forum for public discussion of alternatives.
- Provide a forum for local air agencies and transportation community consideration of
alternatives.
- Provide technical and policy advice concerning air quality control options for discussion by the NOACA Board and its committees. Provide NOACA recommendations to Ohio EPA for Ozone and PM SIPs.
Previous Work
- 1991 Section 174 Lead Planning Organization Designation and interagency memorandum of agreement
- 1993 Reasonable Further Progress Plan for Ozone
- 1994 Ozone Redesignation Application
Methodology
- Evaluate alternative transportation related control measures for Ozone and Small Particles SIPs (2).
- Establish and maintain public stakeholder advisory process to review, discuss and
comment on alternative air quality control measures (1).
- Provide mobile source inventory input to Ohio EPA and LADCO (2).
- Reestablish and engage SIP Technical Advisory Group to review discuss and comment on alternative air quality control measures (1).
- Formulate recommendations for consideration by the NOACA Board for submission to
Ohio EPA (3, 4).
2006owp1 39
101.9 (Cont.)
- Interact with Ohio EPA, USEPA, and peer regional planning agencies concerning air quality program planning and policy developments (5).
- Reactivate the NOACA’s Lead Planning Organization designation by Board Resolution
and through agreements with Local Air Agencies and Ohio EPA (5) Public Involvement Public Involvement - Level I Products
1. Public stakeholder group and SIP technical advisory group meeting summaries 2. Technical analysis reports 3. NOACA Recommendations for Ozone SIP 4. NOACA Recommendations for PM SIP 5. Updated NOACA-Ohio EPA Memorandum of Understanding
Director John Beeker
WATER QUALIT Y PROGRAM
2006owp1 40
SUBCATEGORIES 102 and 103: Water Quality Program Overview of the NOACA Water Quality Program The NOACA Water Quality Program includes five major elements:
Regional Planning; Watershed Planning; Comprehensive Planning; Water Quality/Transportation Planning; and Administration.
Activities within these five major elements are outlined below.
Regional Planning Water Quality Committee and NOACA Board Support (Project 102.1)
The NOACA EAC Water Quality Committee meets at least quarterly to review NOACA work, address 208 Plan consistency issues, discuss regional water quality planning issues, and advise the NOACA Board on the above (Project 102.1.)
208 Plan Administration (Project 102.3 and 103.1)
NOACA addresses wastewater treatment facility plans for consistency with the Clean Water 2000 208 plan. There will also be a focus on updating elements of the Plan pertaining to facility planning area boundary change policies. NOACA will continue to update local sewer plans. Water quality staff expects to cooperate with agency plans to update the region’s population projections based upon the year 2000 census.(Project 102.2)
208 Plan Implementation (Project 103.1) USEPA approved the state certified Clean Water 2000 Plan in 2002 An update to the Facility Planning Area element of the Plan was submitted to Ohio EPA in later 2003 and is the subject of a public hearing in March 2004. Clean Water 2000 sets forth a comprehensive program for improving water quality through local government actions. NOACA continues to encourage local adoption of plan recommendations.
Regional Support of Phase II Storm Water Program (Project 103.1 and 103.2) NOACA, with assistance from a regional task force, has completed a model plan for compliance with the Phase II storm water program. The Phase II program has an initial implementation period of five years beginning in 2003. Three areas have been identified for ongoing assistance by NOACA: coordination of regional education and training for local government employees and officials; coordination of PIPE activities, and ongoing oversight of the implementation phase to facilitate exchanges between communities and assessing progress toward protecting water resources through adoption of NOACA recommendations.
2006owp1 41
Watershed Planning Cuyahoga River RAP (Project 102.4) NOACA has provided planning and administrative support to the Cuyahoga River RAP Coordinating Committee and its non-profit arm, the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization (CRCPO) since 1988. NOACA staff serves as Secretary to the Cuyahoga River RAP Coordinating Committee and Secretary/Treasurer to the CRCPO. The Cuyahoga River RAP is implementing a plan that focuses on building watershed planning capacity at the tributary level in the lower Cuyahoga River watershed.
Black River RAP (Project 102.5)
NOACA has provided planning and administrative support to the Black River RAP Coordinating Committee since 1991. NOACA staff serves as Secretary to the Black River RAP Coordinating Committee.
Euclid Creek Watershed Council (Project 103.1)
NOACA provided staff support for the formation of a watershed council in Euclid Creek that is focusing on storm water concerns. Lead support for this group is now provided by the Cuyahoga SWCD; however NOACA will continue to provide technical support and advice. Rocky River Watershed Plan (319 Project) (Project 103.9)
Planning: Last year NOACA completed work on a watershed action plan in partnership with a Rocky River Watershed Council of stakeholders in the watershed. Implementation: NOACA is a subcontractor to the Cuyahoga County Department of Health in its implementation grant for the Rocky River. NOACA’s role includes technical support, public education assistance and maintenance of a Rocky River watershed organization.
Watershed/Nonpoint Source Assistance (Project 102.7) NOACA will continue to cooperate with and support a number of watershed and/or nonpoint sources programs underway in the region including work of the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, the Mill Creek watershed, Doan Brook Watershed Partners, and the Upper Cuyahoga Task Force, among others.
The Cuyahoga River American Heritage Rivers (AHR) program funded by the US Forest Service supports the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization effort to develop tributary watershed programs for the Cuyahoga River. NOACA serves on the AHR Partners committee, which has executed an AHR partnership agreement among five partner organizations and a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service. NOACA involvement will include service on the AHR partners committee and cooperation with the CRCPO.
2006owp1 42
Comprehensive Planning Lower Big Creek Project (Project 103.8) NOACA received funding from the Ohio Coastal Management Program and the City of Cleveland to carry out phases 1 and 2 of the Lower Big Creek project. In Phase 3 NOACA is partnering with the City of Cleveland and other stakeholders on the execution of a multifaceted strategy spelled out in the recently completed Phase 1 plan. A central focus for the plan is a land use strategy that accommodates a recreational facility connection between the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Canal Towpath and Canal Reservation. Water Quality/Transportation
NOACA Water Quality/Transportation Advisory Council Water quality staff, together with transportation planning staff, supports the newly established NOACA Transportation/Water Quality Advisory Council that is developing planning procedures to address problems resulting from the construction and/or maintenance of transportation infrastructure near streams. This work implements recommendations of the Water Quality/ Transportation Task Force that was approved by the NOACA Board in 2004.
CRCPO USGS GIS Model Development (Project 103.7) NOACA is a subcontractor with the CRCPO on a demonstration project to develop GIS based water quality/environmental assessment tools for application in transportation planning.
Cooperation with the NOACA State of the Region Report Water quality staff identifies regional water quality management trends and reports on these in an annual State of the Region report. Administration
Program Administration (Project 102.6 and 103.1)
This task includes staff supervision, program development, budgeting and reporting.
Data Base Management (Project 102.2) This task includes maintenance and update of the agency GIS water quality/environmental data bases.
Communications (Project 103.1) This task includes public information activities, web site support and state and federal legislation and policy development interactions.
2006owp1 43
102.1: Areawide Water Quality Management Plan Maintenance Objective
− To maintain the Northeast Ohio Lake Erie Basin (NEOLEB) 208 Policy Board and its advisory committees within the governance structure of NOACA with necessary staff support.
− To maintain the areawide water quality management planning process to reflect refinements
of the water quality data base, to incorporate updated water quality management strategies, and to revise NEOLEB 208 plan goals and objectives in the light of changing conditions.
− To facilitate participation in the planning process by local jurisdictions.
− To collaborate with the Ohio EPA Continuing Planning Process for water quality
management.
− To provide timely reports to the regional community on the area’s progress in achieving
goals of the Clean Water Act.
− To provide training opportunities to water quality planning staff to maintain professional
proficiency.
Previous Work - Northeast Ohio Lake Erie Basin 208 Water Quality Plan as updated.
- Annual NEOLEB Work Program Reports (1991-1999).
- Principles for Re-authorizing the Clean Water Act.
- Board Resolutions in support of water quality policy goals.
- Water Quality Committee Minutes.
- Staff reports to Governing Board on water quality issues.
- Meetings with local jurisdictions concerning water quality plan maintenance issues.
- Final Clean Water 2000 Plan.
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level I.
2006owp1 44
102.1: (Cont.) Methodology 1a. Provide reports to the Governing Board on areawide water quality management issues, and
local, areawide, state and federal Clean Water Act programs, at least four times per year. (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5)
b. Maintain an areawide advisory committee of water quality management agencies within the
NOACA Environmental Advisory Committee, meeting at least quarterly, by means of agenda preparation, presentation of reports and preparation of meeting summaries, to coordinate planning and advance solutions to regional water quality issues, including the following:
- nonpoint management;
- home sewage disposal and small POTW management;
- large POTW and State Revolving Loan Fund programs;
- Lake Erie recreational and consumptive uses;
- storm water permits;
- wetlands and groundwater management;
- Remedial Action Plans;
- water quality infrastructure issues;
- slag utilization in Northeast Ohio;
- LAMP;
- volunteer involvement program;
- American Heritage Rivers Program; and
- Clean Water 2000 (Areawide Water Quality Management Plan, including oversight of 208 consistency reviews.
- Total maximum daily load process
- Phase II storm water program
(Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5)
c. Consult with local management agency personnel on regional water quality issues by
meetings and/or telephone contacts, as needed. (Objective 3) d. Coordinate with Ohio EPA water quality management planning activities and other state and
federal agencies involved in water quality management. (Objective 4) e. Participate in at least one training activity and/or professional conference in support of
program responsibilities. (Objective 6)
2006owp1 45
102.1: (Cont.) Products 1. Board briefings on water quality issues, Water Quality Subcommittee meeting presentations
and summaries and coordination, and articles on water quality program activities and issues for the NOACA News. These are summarized in a semi-annual report to the Ohio EPA. January and June 2006.
(40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Management Agencies)
2006owp1 46
102.2: Areawide Water Quality Data Coordination Objective
− To cooperate with water quality monitoring activities in the planning area.
− To foster citizen stewardship of area streams through participation in volunteer monitoring and remediation activities.
− To report to the NOACA Board and committees water quality trends and conditions in the
planning area.
− To coordinate Clean Water 2000 208 Plan review and comment on state and local water quality assessments, use designations, and monitoring objectives of area water bodies.
− To cooperate in development of areawide GIS data system which incorporates water quality
characteristics and which is capable of data transfers to state and local management agencies.
− To organize and provide access to the watershed files and potential outputs in an attempt to
foster use of the tool and to generate support for its expansion among local management agencies and watershed groups.
Previous Work - NOACA 208 Plan Technical Appendices A01-A60. - 1991 Areawide Water Quality Trends Report. - GIS System Work Activity reports and Annual Updates to System User's Manual. - 1992 Black River Water Quality Supplement. - 1993 Chagrin River Water Quality Supplement. - 1994 Rocky River Water Quality Supplement. - 1996 Grand River Water Quality Supplement. - Strategy to Develop Volunteer Monitoring Certification Strategy. - Annual GIS Program Updates.
2006owp1 47
102.2: (Cont.) Methodology 1. Maintain Agency system capability, incorporate new data as it becomes available, and
continue to support Agency computer mapping and analysis needs. Report annually through the preparation of an Agency GIS User's Manual. Provide public access to appropriate data files through the Agency website on the Internet. Participate, through attendance at quarterly meetings with the Northeastern Ohio GIS Users Group, which serves to coordinate GIS usage among public and private agencies. (Objective 5)
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level III. Products 1a. Update the Agency's GIS user's manual to reflect changes made during the year, to
document additions to data availability, system capability enhancements, and describing applications of system use –January 2006.
b. Semi-Annual program report updating system use, data availability, additional data and/or research needs, and recommendations for future work. Document data availability and training sessions held. Summarize map and data reporting undertaken to demonstrate system capabilities and include update on the development of a regional clearinghouse for distribution of computerized data files – June 2006.
(40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Management Agencies)
2006owp1 48
102.3: Areawide Point Source Management Planning/Home Sewage Disposal System Objective - To assist area management agencies in planning for pollution abatement from point sources
within the framework of the 208 Plan. Previous Work - Clean Water 2000 (208 Water Quality Management Plan for Northeast Ohio) Methodology 1a. Review area Permits to Install and State Revolving Fund applications for consistency with
the 208 Plan. Work with local Designated Management Agencies to keep their Facility Planning Area and Community Sewer Option boundaries up to date.
b. Assist Ohio EPA in the implementation of its storm water permit program by continuing to provide liaison with local communities in planning compliance with permit requirement.
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level III. Products 1. Annual report summarizing consistency review process and storm water permit liaison (June
2006). (40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Management Agencies)
2006owp1 49
102.4: Cuyahoga Area of Concern Remedial Action Plan Objective - To assist the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and its community planning group, the
Cuyahoga Remedial Action Plan Coordinating Committee, in the development of and promote the implementation of the Remedial Action Plan for the Cuyahoga Area of Concern pursuant to Annex 2 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Previous Work - Establishment and maintenance of the Cuyahoga RAP Coordinating Committee (CCC) and
its associated subcommittees. (See December 1990 CCC Work Plan.) - Cuyahoga RAP Activities Report. (FY 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Quarterly Reports.) - Establishment and maintenance of the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization
(CRCPO). (See Minutes of CRCPO Board and CRCPO Annual Reports.) - CRCPO Proposals for Foundation Assistance and Funded Activities. - Lower Cuyahoga River and Nearshore Lake Erie Fecal Coliform Survey (1990). - Cuyahoga River RAP Stage One Report, as updated. - Stage Two Planning Framework Report. Methodology 1a. Continue to provide staff support to the Coordinating Committee, and its Steering and other
sub-committees by means of agenda preparation, attendance at meetings, preparation of minutes, and research of issues generated in meeting discussions; continue to provide staff and administrative support to the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization and assist CRCPO funded planning activities addressing Cuyahoga RAP concerns, for example, through oversight of financial reports, agendas and minutes, and word processing and mailing services.
b. Provide office, telephone, computer and administrative support to CRCPO Cuyahoga RAP
Program. c. Cooperate with the Ohio EPA TMDL process for the Lower Cuyahoga River.
2006owp1 50
102.4: (Cont.) Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level I. Products 1. CCC/Subcommittee/CRCPO Meeting Activities – Semi-Annual Reports – January and June
2006. (40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Basin Plans)
2006owp1 51
102.5: Black River Remedial Action Plan Objective - To assist the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the development of a Remedial
Action Plan for the Black River Area of Concern pursuant to Annex 2 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement through coordinated local agency and stakeholder planning involvement.
a) Review the existing knowledge base to establish the extent to which the fourteen
beneficial uses in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement are impaired in the Black River Area of Concern.
b) Describe the current remediation efforts underway. c) Engage local public officials with environmental management and water quality
management responsibilities in the Area of Concern in the study effort and in public involvement strategies.
d) Build public awareness of the planning effort through publications, contacts with the
media and assistance with other outreach and education activities. e) Develop and promote implementation of remedial action measures to address impaired
uses. Previous Work - Strategy for Organizing a Black River Remedial Action Plan Committee. - Black River RAP Committee and Study Team FY 1992, FY 1993, and FY 1994 Activities. - Black River RAP Activities Report. (FY 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 , 2003, 2004 Quarterly Reports.) - Black River RAP Research Agenda. - Black River RAP Public Workshop Report. - Black River RAP Stage One Report. - Black River RAP 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 2003 and 2004 Annual
Reports. - Riparian Corridor Restoration, Enhancement and Protection for the Black River and its
Stream. - Black River RAP Transportation Plan.
2006owp1 52
102.5: (Cont.) - Recommendations for a countywide Urban Sediment/Storm Water Control Program in
Lorain County. - Grant proposal for county implementation of urban sediment/storm water control program. - Coordination of planning for and proceedings of Black River RAP/IJC Water Quality Board
Conference “Protecting What’s Been Gained in the Black River” (October, 1998). Methodology
1a. Continue to support Coordinating Committee that is inclusive of local public agencies and other stakeholders in formulating and addressing Stage Two planning agenda by means of agenda preparation, attendance at meetings, preparation of minutes, and research of issues generated in meeting discussions. (Objectives a through e).
b. Coordinate with nonpoint source remediation efforts of Lorain County General Health District and other agencies contributing to Area of Concern by providing mapping services and by serving as a technical advisor on current water quality initiatives, including a pilot program being funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers (service includes attendance at meetings, review of reports and ongoing consultation with partners on project progress). (Objectives a through e).
c. Further the stakeholder agency and public education and involvement efforts of the Black River RAP 319 grant program by acting as a technical advisor to a local stormwater task being formed by the Lorain County Community Alliance to assist Phase II Regulated Communities in the Black River Watershed. (Objective c through e).
d. Cooperate with the Ohio EPA TMDL process for the Black River (objective 1 a). 2. Compile Black River RAP relevant articles prepared by Coordinating Committee
members, draft summary piece and edit annual report. Disseminate to Coordinating Committee members, local officials and the watershed community through printed media and the NOACA website (Objective 1 c and d).
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level I. Products 1. BRCC Committee and Work Group Activities Semi-annual Reports - January and June
2006. 2. Black River RAP 2002 Annual Report - April 2006. (40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Basin Plans
2006owp1 53
102.6: Water Quality Program Administration Objective - To provide management necessary for accomplishment of water quality program objectives. - To coordinate water quality program with Ohio EPA and USEPA. Previous Work - Program administration (FY 1979 to FY 2005). Methodology - Supervise program staff. - Monitor progress made in completing program products. - Manage program budget and grant. - Maintain administrative liaison with Ohio EPA and USEPA. Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level IV. Products 1. Quarterly Progress Reports to Ohio EPA - October, 2005, January, April and June 2006. (40 CFR 130.6(C)(5) Basin Plans
2006owp1 54
102.7: Watershed and Areawide Nonpoint Source Management Planning Objective - To provide management planning assistance to regional watershed and nonpoint source
efforts by local management agencies in the planning area. - To cooperate with local Health Boards in the identification of home sewage disposal
impacted areas and in development of water quality management-oriented management policies for home sewage disposal systems.
- To cooperate with local management agencies in groundwater protection strategies. - To cooperate in the development of wetlands protection strategies by local management
agencies. - To cooperate with county soil water conservation districts and other management agencies
in the development of construction site erosion/sediment/runoff control strategies. - To cooperate with state and local management agencies on the evaluation of water quality
benefits of nonpoint source management projects. - To assist local management agencies in the development and maintenance of watershed and
nonpoint source management plans.
- To promote compliance with the Phase II storm water permit program on a watershed basis. Previous Work - Industrial Residuals Subplan. - Brine Disposal Task Force Report (FY 1984). - Lawn Care Task Force Report. - Lake County Groundwater Information Demonstration Study. - Black River Home Sewage Assessment. - Lake County Home Sewage Assessment. - Environmental Health Subplan. - Proposed Standard Inspection Procedures for Wells and Home Sewage Disposal Systems
for area Health Districts.
2006owp1 55
102.7: (Cont.) - NOACA Technical Appendices A46, A47, A48, Lake Erie Tributaries Storm Water Effects
Evaluation. - Area Priority Segment Reports. - Euclid Creek watershed organization meetings - 319 Project proposal for Rocky River Watershed Action Plan - Watershed Level Nonpoint Source Implementation Plans. - Storm Water Effects Evaluation in Area Priority Segments. - Animal Waste Program: An Evaluation System to Rate Feed-lot Pollution Potential and to
Assess Management Effectiveness. - Sediment degraded sites analysis methodology statement. - Rocky River East Branch 319 Project Plan. - Cuyahoga River Nonpoint Source Education Plan. - Rocky River, Black River, Upper Cuyahoga River, and Chagrin River Nonpoint Source
Management Plans. - Progress Reports. Methodology a) Continue to serve on the Upper Cuyahoga Watershed Work Group. (The Work Group
meets approximately quarterly.) (Objectives 6, 7 & 8) b) Provide technical support to the Chagrin River Watershed Partners efforts to implement
model ordinances to help communities manage nonpoint sources of pollution. Up to six advisory committee meetings and/or staff events will be attended. (Objectives 5,6,&7)
c) Continue to serve a planning advisory role on NOACA area stream stabilization and
bioremediation strategies in local waterways. Attendance at four advisory committee meetings is expected. (Objectives 1, 4, 5, 6 & 8)
d) Work with stakeholders in the Euclid Creek through an organized watershed planning
advisory group to address water quality attainment and protection objectives, especially compliance with Phase II storm water permit requirements.
e) Work with other local efforts to address watershed or nonpoint source issues, as appropriate.
2006owp1 56
102.7: (Cont.)
Service includes attendance at meetings and reviewing work group reports. Provision of technical support means providing advice to agencies concerning ongoing watershed planning issues and participating in public outreach events.
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level III. Product 1. Local Area Watershed and Nonpoint Source Management Projects Support - Semi-annual
Progress Reports - January and June 2006. (40 CFR 130.6(C)(4) Nonpoint Source Management and Control)
2006owp1 57
103.1: NOACA Regional Water Quality Program Objectives
- To promote implementation of the Clean Water 2000 Plan
- To promote implementation of the Model Plan for Storm water Management
- To provide technical support to the Euclid Creek Watershed Council
- To provide communications support to the NOACA Water Quality Program Previous Work
- Clean Water 2000 Plan
- NOACA Model Plan for Storm water Management
- Euclid Creek Watershed Partnership Agreement
- NOACA web site pages for water quality program Methodology
- Work with local jurisdictions to encourage implementation of the Clean Water 2000 Plan.
- Work with local jurisdictions to encourage implementation of the NOACA Model
Plan for Storm water Management
- Provide technical assistance to the Euclid Creek Watershed Council
- Provide public information activities, web site support and state and federal legislation and policy development interactions in support of the NOACA Regional Water Quality Program.
Products/Services 1. Annual NOACA regional water quality program report.
2006owp1 58
103.2: Regional Storm Water Planning/ Phase 2 Demonstration
Objectives
− To facilitate local government implementation of USEPA Phase II Storm Water Permit Program Requirements.
− To assist Ohio EPA in the engagement of local governments in the ongoing education
of Phase II Requirements.
− To provide regional training opportunities and promote watershed based public information/education programs addressing Phase II Storm Water Requirements.
− To promote use of NOACA model Storm Water Implementation Plan by
communities in the Lake Erie Basin and the rest of Ohio. Previous Work
− Storm Water Permits-Phase I Implementation Project − FY 2001 Storm Water Permits Project − FY 2001 Assistance in the formation of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council − FY 2001 Development of a Grant Request to the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund − NOACA Model Approach to Phase II Storm Water Management Plan
Methodology 1. Regional Model Coordination
a) Maintain Regional Task Force b) Promote enactment of Model Ordinances c) Provide regional training opportunities d) Promote Watershed Based public information/education program e) Coordinate annual assessment of progress in meeting Phase II implementation
goals and assist in addressing regional implementation issues
Products/Services 1. Task Force Meeting Agendas and Minutes (task 1) Annual Implementation Report
2006owp1 59
103.6: State Funded Water Quality Program Objective
- To address priority water quality planning issues in Northeast Ohio in which the State of Ohio has significant concerns.
Methodology
SFY 1998 Program:
Task 1: Technical Support to the Cuyahoga River Remedial action Plan Process
Assist in the analysis of new information concerning environmental conditions in the Cuyahoga River area of concern and help to prepare a report updating the assessment of impairments to beneficial uses.
Assist in the continued investigation of water quality standards issues for the
navigation channel.
Participate in the implementing the Cuyahoga River RAP Strategic Plan.
Task 2: Analysis of local jurisdiction implementation authorization of an updated areawide water quality management plan.
Seek analysis to address issues of legal authority of local management agencies to implement an updated water quality management plan that identifies critical environmental resources warranting protective measures and that establishes point source and nonpoint source management strategies in developing areas.
SFY 1999 Program:
Task 3: Support of the Black River RAP Watershed Education Initiative.
Task 4: Drafting of chapters for the Northeast Ohio 208 Plan update, initiation of Board,
Ohio EPA, local jurisdiction and public review of draft plan. SFY 2000 Program
Task 5: Cooperation with local research effort addressing the development of progress indicators and end points to guide urban stream restoration efforts.
Task 6: Sustain 208 Plan Continuing Planning Activities including promoting local implementation of the Clean Water 2000.
2006owp1 60
103.6: (Cont.)
SFY 2001 Program Task 7: Promote utilization of/expand database for 7-County HSDS Study of home
sewage and semi-public sewage systems in northeast Ohio in concert with the seven county health departments involved in the 208 plan update process.
Task 8: Assist local jurisdictions in watershed planning work including preparation for Phase II storm water permits requirements.
Products
1. Cuyahoga River Technical Support Report. 2. Analysis of Water Quality Management Authorities. 3. Contractor Report: Black River RAP Watershed Education Program. 4. Draft 208 Plan Update documents. 5. Urban Stream Research Support Report
6. Annual Update: Implementation of Clean Water 2000. 7. Utilization/update to 7 county HSDS survey. 8. Watershed planning assistance.
2006owp1 61
103. 7: Cooperation with USGS GIS Demonstration Project Objective
- Assist the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization on a demonstration project to develop GIS based water quality/environmental assessment tools for application in transportation planning.
Methodology
- Assist in reviewing GIS data bases for applicability
- Assist in producing workshops of potential data users
- Evaluate project for applicability to NOACA planning needs. Products/Services 1. Project report.
2006owp1 62
103. 8: Lower Big Creek Project Phases 1, 2 and 3 Objective
- Overall goals: Complete comprehensive plan for lower Big Creek watershed that encompasses river recovery, streamside land use improvement and transportation planning elements in coordination with the City of Cleveland’s community revitalization planning for Old Brooklyn.
- Phase 1 objectives: complete issue identification, problem assessment and phase 2 study
designs.
- Phase 2 objectives: coordinate action plan addressing priority issues identified in phase 1
Phase 3 objective: maintain project advisory team members to assist team members in ongoing planning and implementation activities.
Previous Work
- Clean Water 2000 Plan - Big Creek Urban Stewardship Project - Lower Big Creek Study Phase 1 report - Lower Big Creek Phase 2 report
Methodology
Phase 1 1. Overall project coordination, work group maintenance and public involvement 2. Stream recovery and streamside land use assessment planning 3. Transportation planning 4. Coordination with City of Cleveland Old Brooklyn community planning 5. Preparation and distribution of final report 6. Planning support contract 7. Public involvement support contract
Phase 2 1. Planning and feasibility studies coordination 2. Community engagement 3. Project advisory team 4. Recommendations for phase 3 implementation 5. Hillside subsidence feasibility study and best practices
Phase 3
1. Project advisory team coordination
2006owp1 63
103.8: (Cont.) Products Phase 1:
1. Advisory Team and Community Involvement Report (tasks 1 and 4) 2. Transportation Issues Report (task 3)
3. Land Use and Environmental Issues Report (task 2) 4. Executive Summary (task 5)
5. CPC Contract (task 2) 6. Public Involvement Contract (task 1)
Phase 2: 1. Strategic coordination report 2. Community engagement report 3. Project advisory team reports 4. Phase 3 plan
Phase 3: 1. Coordination report
2006owp1 64
103.9: Rocky River Watershed Action Plan Objective
- Complete the watershed action plan for the Rocky River - Assist in implementation of the watershed action plan for the Rocky River - Support the Rocky River Watershed Council
Previous Work
- Clean Water 2000 Plan - Rocky River State of the River Report
Methodology Task 1: Cooperate with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and other partners in the implementation of the Watershed Action Plan for the Rocky River Products
1. Semi annual progress reports to include documentation of watershed council activities and technical assistance activities.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
2006owp2 65
FY 2006 Transportation Programs & Projects – Introduction In August 2003, NOACA began a re-organization of the transportation division. We undertook this effort for many reasons. The goals were that the divisional structure of the future should:
1. Reflect how the transportation division works, with an understanding that division staff are the stewards of the regional transportation planning process.
2. Assist current and future transportation division staff in helping the Board to achieve its mission, principles, goals and objectives.
3. Assist current and future transportation division staff in fulfilling the annual contract with the Board and our funding agencies via the Overall Work Program (OWP).
4. Effectively reward productivity, wisely using public dollars. 5. Provide staff the opportunity to grow professionally within the transportation
division. 6. Provide a clear accountability structure. 7. Effectively connect to the other NOACA divisions and their programs and projects. 8. Maintain flexibility to enable staff to adjust to new challenges.
This team structure will help attain the goals. NOACA entered into a contract with CDA Management Consulting to help with our efforts. In 2005, NOACA made an adjustment to the team structure by dividing the TIP/Project Planning Team into two teams, as represented below. Divisional Structure- An Overview of the Teams The divisional organization follows the general outline of the transportation planning process. These planning activities are “core” functions, representing about 75 percent of the divisional staff. The teams are organized along these functions:
• Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team –Multi- Modal Systems planning • Plan/Forecasting Team – Travel Demand Model and Regional Demographics • Corridor Planning Team – Corridor planning • TIP Team - Project programming and funding management
In addition, the division also consists of the following management or support functions:
• Communications Team • Administration Team
NOACA went through a selection process to determine team leaders. Team leaders were provided with training to better equip them for their new assignment. We believe that serving as a team leader is an opportunity for professional development. Below is a summary of the transportation planning projects and key products organized under each of the appropriate teams. This organization of the OWP represents symbolically our commitment to the team structure. (See Section V for organizational team structure.)
2006owp2 66
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Corridor Planning Team
Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) – With the help of the TLCI Task Force, assists communities by awarding planning grants to eligible applicants via Board approval. This new program includes technical assistance for small-scale traffic and neighborhood studies to communities under the Transportation Links and Neighborhood Planning programs (listed below).
• Administer TLCI grant program • Initiate 2nd year application process
Transportation Links to Communities Program (TLC) and Safety Studies – Gives communities an opportunity to obtain technical assistance for specific traffic and safety related studies. Signal warrant analyses, capacity analyses and traffic calming studies are examples of TLC studies. NOACA staff continues to produce safety studies to assist ODOT’s Safety Initiative Program.
• TLC studies (as selected via Board approval) • ODOT safety studies (determined by ODOT)
Neighborhood Planning Assistance - Provides technical assistance and technical transportation studies for community neighborhood projects. Recent staff work includes the completion of the Pearl Road Study in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood corridor in 2005.
• Neighborhood studies (as selected via Board approval) • Opportunity Boulevard (University Circle Boulevard traffic
modeling)
Major Investment Studies – Participation with other local, state and federal transit and highway entities to identify, determine scope, and evaluate major metropolitan transportation investment projects. Examples of current MIS studies in the region include Cleveland’s Lakefront Plan, Lake County’s Vrooman Road Study, and Avon’s I-90 Access Study in Lorain County. Staff work also includes using the NOACA scoring system to score and rank all eligible projects submitted to the state’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC).
• Technical memo on MIS studies • Board-approved regional priorities for TRAC
Regional Transportation System Team
Special Transit Planning - Serves the transportation needs of the region’s physically disabled and elderly. Staff coordinates the Section 5310 application process in conjunction with ODOT and scores applications based on the state’s criteria. This program provides vehicles to qualified nonprofit agencies.
• Vans for the elderly and disabled
2006owp2 67
Brunswick Transit Assistance - Under contract with the City of Brunswick, NOACA provides technical assistance to BTA for planning and operating their bus services.
Regional Transportation System - Coordinates planning for all transportation modes--highway, transit, bikeway, pedestrian and freight. This project ensures a multimodal system-wide approach to regional transportation planning.
• Update RTS-related databases • Highway accident characteristics and location reports
Transit/Traffic Monitoring - Monitors public transportation services working with the five-county transit agencies to support existing services and aid in planning for future transit projects.
• County traffic count maps • Park-n-ride lots survey
Congestion Management System (CMS) - Provides analyses on freeway and roadway operating characteristics, identify problem areas and study solutions to traffic congestion, (i.e., Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology).
• Freeway speed studies • Freeway bottleneck study
Regional Pavement Management (RPM) Program - With the help of the RPM Task Force, provides pavement condition data to assist the Governing Board in prioritization and staging of federal-aid transportation investments. Local governments can also use pavement condition data in their planning efforts.
• RPM initial analysis for the region • RPM database development
Passenger and Freight Intermodal Planning - Integrates passenger and freight planning into the project planning process with the goal of assisting regional economic development. NOACA participates in a number of regional intermodal planning efforts, (i.e. the NOACA Regional Logistics Committee, Cleveland Flats studies and the Ohio Rail Development Commission’s Cleveland Hub Study.)
• Regional logistics system report • Analysis of National Highway System connections to major
intermodal facilities
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planning – Staff works with the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) to review proposed highway and bridge projects and integrate safe bicycle and pedestrian travel where feasible. Staff continues to implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian policy contained in NOACA’s Regional Transportation Investment Policy (RTIP).
• Community bike planning/technical assistance • County bike map updates • Regional sidewalk inventory
2006owp2 68
Transportation Improvement Program Team
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - Maintains, updates and manages the region’s TIP consistent with NOACA’s Board-approved investment policy and federal and state requirements. Staff continues assistance to project sponsors for all federal-funded highway, transit, bikeway and enhancement projects in the NOACA region.
• State Fiscal Year 2007 priority and reservoir lists • ODOT funds management • TIP monitoring reports and amendments
Plan/Forecasting Team
Transportation Plan - Meets federal requirements for a new Transportation Plan by mid-2005. Elements include technical tasks, financial planning and public involvement components for the Plan update. When the 2030 Plan is completed, staff begins planning for implementing the new Plan’s goals and strategies and initiates efforts to update the Plan in 2008.
• 2030 Transportation Plan implementation report • 2008 Transportation Plan Update development plan
Comprehensive Planning – As required by federal guidance and NOACA Board policies, ensures that land use, regional economics, zoning, energy, air and water quality, and social issues are incorporated into the transportation planning process.
• Procedures for implementation of 2030 Plan Goals and Strategies • Work with the Transportation/Water Quality Advisory Council
Transportation Forecasting and Modeling – Maintains and upgrades the agency’s transportation modeling capabilities as needed to provide direct input to the Transportation Plan, CMS and major investment studies.
• Technical memo on model improvements for 2008 Plan Update • Conformity analysis for projects and SIP efforts • Model runs for the 2030 Plan and current studies
Communications Team
Communications and Public Involvement - Conducts public involvement activities as identified in the team’s Communication Plan and Board-approved Public Interaction Policy. Staff conducts government and public outreach sessions, develops Working to Improve the NOACA Region (WIN) agreements with communities, and maintains the agency’s website. The annual NOACA Summit and user-friendly publications continue to be effective avenues for public education.
• Public and government outreach sessions • Annual summit
2006owp2 69
Agency Outreach - Continues the region’s ride-sharing/carpool/vanpool services and the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. In conjunction with WAVE Radio, NOACA participates in an employer Breakfast Break Program to educate the public at their employment site on ride-sharing benefits and maintains the 1-800-825-RIDE hotline.
• WAVE Radio Breakfast Break Program • Rideshare Program activities
Transportation Administration Team
Transportation Program Administration - Keeps the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Governing Board informed on transportation projects and programs affecting the region. Current and future work programs are monitored and developed to meet regional transportation goals and federal requirements.
• Overall Work Program • TAC and Board agendas • Regional Transportation Investment Policy update
Planning Services and Technical Assistance - Provides data, information and services as requested from communities and organizations within the scope and expertise of the agency.
2006owp2 70
Transportation Plan Goals
(Revised June 14, 2002 via Governing Board resolution 2002-042)
Goal 1: Advance the region’s economic competitiveness based upon a sustainable development approach integrating environmental, social equity and economic perspectives. Goal 2: Enhance the natural environment and ecology of the region by improving air, land and water quality, conserving transportation energy and by identifying and preserving existing critical natural resources and environmentally sensitive areas. Goal 3: Preserve and improve the efficiency and safety of the existing transportation system, prioritize elements of the system identified as significant and ensure the system serves homeland security. Goal 4: Establish a more balanced transportation system which enhances modal choices by prioritizing goods movement, transit, pedestrian and bicycle travel instead of just single occupancy vehicle movement and highways. Goal 5: Improve the transportation mobility of the transit-dependent and low-income individuals to jobs, housing and other trip purposes. Goal 6: Provide additional transportation system capacity to move people and goods only when such capacity improvements promote the NOACA Principles, minimizing the adverse impacts of the investments on existing communities within the region. Goal 7: Foster reinvestment in existing urban core areas throughout the region, and work to target and manage transportation investments to implement Plan goals. Goal 8: Foster intergovernmental and private sector relationships to strengthen the regional community and assist in Plan implementation. Goal 9: Direct the Plan and its investments toward efficient, compact land use development/redevelopment that facilitates accessibility, saves infrastructure costs, preserves and enhances farmland, forests and open space and enhances the economic viability of existing communities within the region. Goal 10: Foster improvement in the quality of life of residents in the region through attention to aesthetics in the planning of the transportation system. 4097t/5063t
2006owp2 71
601: SHORT RANGE PLANNING
601.3: Special Transit Planning Objective
- Assist in achieving of Goal 5 of the 2030 Transportation Plan.
- Monitor and assess transit planning and delivery for special populations, including the elderly, disabled and traditionally disadvantaged.
- In coordination with providers, develop/revise programs to ensure adequate services for special
populations, addressing needs identified through monitoring.
- Administer the Section 5310 program for the NOACA region. Previous Work
- Section 5310 Evaluation - Annually
- Section 504 and Title VI Monitoring, ADA Complementary Paratransit Plans and Updates
- Cuyahoga County Senior Transportation Study coordination and input - FY 2002-2003
- Technical Memorandum regarding current services and service delivery for special populations- FY 2005
Methodology
- Obtain service delivery information from transit providers regarding elderly, disabled and traditionally disadvantaged populations. (1)
- Assess service delivery information in light of Goal 5 of the 2030 Transportation Plan and Title
VI requirements and guidance. (1)
- Coordinate with and assist Section 5310 recipients and applicants regarding vehicle acquisition and maintenance, funding of services and equipment, coordination and planning of services. (2)
- Evaluate and score applications for Section 5310 vehicles. (2)
- Rank Section 5310 applicants for review and approval by NOACA TAC and Governing Board;
submit Section 5310 program to ODOT. (2)
2006owp2 72
601.3: (Cont.)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II. Products/Services
1. Input into the State of the Region Report - 3rd Quarter 2. FY 2006 Specialized Transportation Program Summary Report (includes Board Resolution for
Proposed Applicants)– 4th Quarter Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 73
602: CONTINUING PLANNING - TIP 602.0: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)/Funds Management Objective
- Assist in achieving the 2030 Transportation Plan goals.
- To maintain, update and manage the region's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) consistent with the NOACA Regional Transportation Investment Policy and federal and state requirements.
- To monitor development and scheduling of projects programmed. - To manage the NOACA attributable-funded accounts consistent with ODOT policies and
procedures. - To help ensure that NOACA-attributable funded projects are delivered on time and on
budget.
- To provide technical documentation of compliance with all TIP planning requirements, including air quality and environmental justice.
- To develop and manage a financial plan that demonstrates how the TIP can be implemented,
indicating resources reasonably expected to carry out the plan and recommending innovative financing, where applicable.
- To provide citizens and other affected and interested parties information about the TIP in
order to afford them an opportunity to comment on the program.
Previous Work
- NOACA's biennial TIP Documents SFY 2004-2007 and SFY 2006-2009 - NOACA's Regional Transportation Investment Policy & Update - FY 2000-2005
- SFY 2004 and 2005 TIP Priority Lists
Methodology
- Develop draft TIP documents in accordance with STIP/TIP timeline determined by ODOT. (1,2,3)
- Array projects in sufficient detail including location, work remaining to be completed,
funding amounts and sources, air quality and energy impacts. (1,2,3) - Assist in processing proposed projects through the appropriate committees in accordance
with the Regional Transportation Investment Policy. (1,2,3)
2006owp2 74
602.0: (Cont.)
- Work with ODOT Districts and Central Office regarding monitoring and delivery of projects in the four-year budget. Help ensure that project sponsors deliver projects at agreed-upon time. Use ELLIS software to help manage project development and delivery. (1,2,3)
- Ensure accuracy of ODOT-generated accounting reports (Review budgets, SAC codes, on a
biweekly schedule.) Recommend changes to the accounting reports based on project development and RTIS Subcommittee direction. (1,2,3)
- Respond to requests and coordinate project input from project sponsors. Provide support to
project sponsors to help ensure project delivery. (1-3)
- As per the RTIP, conduct Project Programming Assessments in coordination with ODOT and project sponsors. (6)
- Maintain the NOACA SFY 2006-2009 TIP through sponsor coordination, public involvement and Board action. (1,2,3)
- Coordinate with transit operators (local, State and Federal funding agencies) all appropriate
actions necessary to ensure that funds transferred from FHWA to FTA are applied in a manner that provides maximum regional benefit. (1,2,3)
- Develop and implement any procedures required or needed as a result of changes in federal or
state law concerning transportation and transportation planning issues. (1,2,3)
- Help create a more reader-friendly TIP and provide TIP information to the website in coordination with the Communication Team. (1,2,3)
- Work with ODOT Districts and Central Office regarding monitoring and delivery of projects in
the four-year budget. Help ensure that project sponsors deliver projects at agreed-upon time. Participate in scooping reviews as per the Investment Policy. (4)
- Ensure accuracy of ODOT-generated accounting reports. Review budgets, SAC codes, etc, on a
biweekly schedule. Recommend changes to accounting reports based on project development and RTIS Subcommittee direction. (4)
- Update the NOACA TIP database to enhance project management and public information. (5) - Conduct team-level project planning reviews, per the Board’s Investment Policy (8)
- Attend meetings, training and other functions as needed. (1-7)
- Use the RTIP Policy to revise the project applications, as needed. (7)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level I.
2006owp2 75
602.0: (Cont.)
Products/Services
1. NOACA SFY 2006-2009 TIP Amendments – Quarterly 2. TIP Monitoring Reports and status reports to the TAC, its subcommittees, the NOACA
Board and other interested parties - monthly 3. SFY 2007 TIP Priority and Reservoir Lists/Encumbrance Strategy - 2nd Quarter 4. ODOT Funds Management – biweekly 5. Update of Databases and GIS mapping of projects - as needed 6. Project Programming Assessments – as needed 7. Project Application Revisions- as needed 8. Review of proposed projects for Project Planning
Team
TIP
2006owp2 76
605: CONTINUING PLANNING -SURVEILLANCE 605.0: Regional Transportation System Objective
- Assist in achieving goals of the 2030 Transportation Plan. - Coordinate planning for all modes- highway, transit, bikeway, pedestrian and freight. Help
ensure a multimodal system-wide approach to regional transportation planning.
- Work with divisional teams, providing them with system-wide analyses.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of system-wide analyses, using various tools/mechanisms/databases. Provide system-wide input into the Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
- As required by the Governing Board’s Regional Transportation Investment Policy, continue
study of the regional transportation system, which includes the identification of regionally significant facilities and their ideal condition.
Previous Work
- RTS Technical Memorandum - FY 2003-2004
- NOACA’s Highway Accident Reports and Database - FY 2003
- 3 ODOT Safety Studies: SR-254 at Crocker Road; US 20 at SR-91; and SR-254/SR-252
- Bridge conditions in the NOACA region as part of the RTS Technical Memorandum- FY 2004
- Pavement conditions in the NOACA region as part of the RTS Technical Memorandum- FY
2004
- Transit Needs Technical Memorandum for NOACA’s Transportation Plan – FY 2005
- 2000 Census Urban Boundaries Adjusted in the NOACA Region Technical Memorandum – FY 2004
- NOACA Board-approved Functional Classification System – FY 2005
Methodology
- Continue collection and analysis of regional systems, including highways, bridges, bicycle facilities, transit, pedestrian, freight and waterways. (1)
- Using traffic counts and other data, define and identify significant facilities at the regional
and county-wide levels. (1)
2006owp2 77
605.0: (Cont.)
- Review and prepare minor adjustments to Federal-Aid Highway Systems when requested by local, state and federal implementers. (1)
- Using bridge sufficiency ratings, accident data, traffic counts, and other data as appropriate
(and in conjunction with the CMS and RPM analyses done in other OWP projects) determine current conditions of system and significant facilities. (1, 2)
- Identify or develop if necessary, qualitative standards for the various transportation systems.
(1)
- Begin development of recommendations for maintaining and improving regional and county significant transportation facilities. (1)
- Produce highway accident location and characteristics reports, including accident locations
by highway segments within the NOACA Region. (2)
- Provide ongoing accident data input to RTS. (2)
- Continue participation in Homeland Security meetings and monitor state and federal guidelines as needed. (3)
- Coordinate Regional Transportation System Team input into the Project Planning Review
process per the Board’s Investment Policy. (4)
- Collect and update RTS-related databases. (5)
- Integrate results from the Regional Pavement Management (RPM) database into RTS. (5)
Public Involvement - Public Involvement - Level II. Products/Services
1. Regional Transportation System Study Update - 4th Quarter 2. Highway Accident Characteristics and Location Report – 3rd Quarter 3. Homeland Security Technical Memo – as needed 4. Regional Transportation System Team Project Planning Reviews - Quarterly 5. Update of NOACA’s RTS database files - ongoing
Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 78
605.1: Transit/Traffic Monitoring Objective
- Provide technical support to assist in achieving Goals of 2030 Transportation Plan.
- To maintain and develop transit and traffic related information for existing highway and transit facilities.
- To monitor public transportation services within 5-county region and work with NOACA's
Public Transit Agencies to support existing services and aid in planning for future transit projects.
- To effectively communicate highway and transit planning information to technical
committees and Board.
- To comply with the Federal Rules and Guidelines in coordination with the State for the development and input to the Areawide Congestion Management System (CMS), TIP, and Transportation Plan Update.
- To support the transportation planning program by refinement and updating of existing
highway surveillance data files and the preparation of new methodologies to support ongoing management and monitoring systems related to the movement and safety of people, vehicular traffic and goods as they relate to the development of the Transportation Plan Update.
Previous Work
- Transit Network Guide and Transit Network – FY 2002-2005 - Transit Network and Data File Development for GIS and TRANPLAN and Network
Development for Displaying Highway Related Data - FY 2005 - Park-n-ride lot survey - FY 2005 - Network Database and Mapping – 5-County Network File – FY 2005 - Traffic Counts and Traffic Count Mapping – FY 2005 - Functional Classification Update – FY 2005 - Central Business District (CBD) Parking Survey Update – FY 2005
Methodology
- Continue the surveillance of transit planning data for input to the planning process, including park and ride lots. (1,3)
- Update and refine existing data files that provide information on existing public transit
systems; provide data as input into Project Planning Review. (1, 3) - Collect and provide useful information concerning highway travel and related statistics to
assist other related OWP projects and to comply with current transportation planning requirements. (2,3)
2006owp2 79
605.1: (Cont.)
- Continue NOACA’s Traffic Count data collection in cooperation with ODOT and the various traffic operators. (2)
- Conduct visual inspection of the highway system traffic flow for inputs to FY 2006 OWP
projects, if necessary. (3) - Obtain needed highway network characteristics for Highway Network Base File. (3)
- Obtain traffic count data directly from on-site controllers on a periodic basis. (2)
- Review consolidate and seasonally adjust Traffic data obtained from municipalities. (2)
- Refinement of NOACA Highway Surveillance data files for more systematic input to
regional and sub-regional transportation planning requirements. (1,2,3) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II and/or III. Products/Services
1. Transit Network Guide Update including Park-n-ride Lot Survey - June 2006 2. Traffic Count Data:
a. –Traffic Count Database Update and Automatic Traffic Recorder Report – December 2005
b. –Update Lake and Medina County Traffic Count Maps – June 2006 3. Update of existing FY 2005 transit and highway networks – ongoing
Team Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 80
605.3: Passenger & Freight Intermodal Planning Objective
- Assist in achieving Goals of the 2030 Transportation Plan. - To continue development of the integration of freight planning into the metropolitan planning
process, with the goal of assisting regional economic development.
- To provide technical input regarding goods movement and the Transportation Plan Update. - To continue interactions with the freight community, identifying specific transportation
problems, when possible. - To update the intermodal connectors to the NHS.
- To encourage and coordinate tourism by linking passenger multimodal opportunities.
- To effectively communicate passenger and freight intermodal planning information to
technical committees and Board.
- To develop agency policy positions on various inter and intra-state passenger rail initiatives and rail corridor preservation for input to the region’s Transportation Plan update.
Previous Work
- Coordination with NEOTEC and liaison with GCP /NOACA Regional Logistics Task Force - FY 1999-2005
- CAC MIS and Commuter Rail Phase II Study - FY 2002
- ORDC Cleveland Hub Study
- Rail Preservation Planning Status Report – FY 2003
- Regional Rail Corridor Preservation Planning- Technical Memorandum on Cleveland/Lorain
Nickle Plate Line – FY 2005 - Technical Memorandum Regarding Goods Movement – FY 2005
Methodology - Examine existing rail corridors regarding the potential of preserving them for rail facilities,
transit or bike routes, right of way, etc. Conduct analyses on a corridor-by-corridor basis beginning with the Cleveland to Lorain Nickle Plate Line in FY 2005. (1)
- Participate in ongoing Flats Multimodal studies to develop truck routes and access to the
interstate system to and from the Flats and the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority facilities. (2)
2006owp2 81
605.3: (Cont.)
- Maintain basic inventories and databases to identify Intermodal facilities. (1)
- Coordinate with GCRTA, Flats Oxbow, City of Cleveland, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Lorain Port, Fairport Harbor, CSX and NS regarding intermodal facilities. (1)
- Work to improve connections between the National Highway System and intermodal freight terminals. (2)
- Work to maintain and improve intra and interstate passenger rail service including
participation in the ORDC Hub planning. (1-2)
- Provide liaison to Greater Cleveland Partnership /NOACA Regional Logistics Task Force. (1)
- Collect data on regional logistics system, including the following: number of freight-carrying
trains, trucks, ships, planes; the tonnage and value of freight carried; and origins and destinations of the freight coming from, into and through the region. (1)
- Work with NEOTEC and other MPOs and ODOT Districts regarding any new freight
studies. (1) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement – Level II and/or III. Products/Services
1. Regional Logistics System Report with update of basic inventories and databases, including
identification of intermodal facilities – 4th quarter 2. Analysis of NHS Connectors to Significant Intermodal Facilities – 4th Quarter
Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 82
605.4: Regional Pavement Management (RPM) Program Objectives
- Assist in achieving Goals in the 2030 Transportation Plan.
- In coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation continue the development of an RPM program that provides the NOACA Governing Board with pavement condition data to assist in the prioritization and staging of federal-aid transportation investments.
- Continue development of an RPM program that will assist local governments by providing
pavement condition data for federal-aid eligible routes.
- Continue integration of the RPM program into the Regional Transportation System and the Regional Transportation Investment Policy.
- To provide system-wide input into the Transportation Plan Update.
Previous Work
- RPM Program – FY 2003 – 2004
- Regional Pavement Management Task Force – FY 2003 – 2004
- Development of RFP and Contract Information – FY 2005
- RPM Technical Memorandum for Plan Input- FY 2005 Methodology
- Develop databases for use by staff and transportation operators. (1-5)
- Continue work with the Regional Pavement Management Program Task Force to implement a regional pavement management program.(1-3)
- Work to obtain financial assistance from transportation stakeholders (county engineers,
municipalities, etc.) who will benefit from the data. (1-3)
- Purchase hardware and software to help implement program. Provide training and sufficient staff support to operate and manage program. (1-4)
- Coordinate with ODOT and other transportation stakeholders (county engineers, municipalities,
etc.) regarding pavement management data collection to help ensure region-wide acceptance of the RPM. (1-4)
- Develop policies to assist in implementation of the RPM program. (3)
2006owp2 83
605.4:(Cont.)
- Enter into Memorandums of Understanding (WIN Agreements) with transportation operators to help ensure acceptance of RPM program. (4)
- Work with the consultant in the development and implementation of the RPM project. (1,2)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level III. Products/Services
1. RPM database development 2. Purchase hardware and software to implement RPM program 3. RPM policy development 4. RPM program WIN Agreements –ongoing 5. RPM Initial Analysis Report within the NOACA Region – 3rd Quarter
Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 84
605.5: Congestion Management System Objectives
- To comply with and fulfill the requirements of the Federal Rules and Guidelines for the development and implementation of an Areawide Congestion Management System (CMS) in cooperation with the State of Ohio.
- To provide system-wide input into the Transportation Plan Update.
Previous Work
- Report 1 and Draft Report 2 of a series of CMS Reports - FY 1999-2000
- NOACA CMS Manual of Practice, 2nd Edition - FY 2002 - Work with the State Congestion Management Task Force
- Congestion Management Volume to Capacity Ratio Evaluation Technical Memo – FY 2003-
2004
- Technical Memo on Existing Traffic Congestion in the NOACA Region- FY 2004 Methodology
- Use network databases to display future congestion. (1) - Use the TRANPLAN model to prepare traffic forecasts and “planning level” traffic. (2)
- In coordination with RTS project, provide system-wide CMS analysis for input into Transportation Plan Update. Conduct speed studies on the interstate system. (1)
- Use current traffic counts (2000-2004) and the 2030 traffic forecasts to update the 1996
Freeway System Bottleneck Study. (2) - Enhance and update NOACA's CMS Manual of Practice if necessary.
- Use the latest CMS post processor (as used by ODOT and NOACA's Travel Demand Model
to produce CMS reports and maps for base and future year traffic. (2) - Investigate possible traffic reduction measures (ramp meters, HOV lanes, use of transit, etc.)
that if applied to the existing freeway system would either justify or not the need for additional capacity projects, as needed.
- Analyze and document freeway and arterial operating characteristics and establish an
acceptable level of service for the NOACA region and identify problem areas. (1)
2006owp2 85
605.4: (Cont.)
- Request and obtain traffic count (including ramp and freeway mainline counts) from ODOT
for locations where data are unavailable or outdated. (2) - Research performance measures to provide the basis for evaluating the transportation system
operating conditions and identifying the location and severity of congestion, as needed. (1,2) Public Involvement Products/Services
1. Freeway Speed Studies – 4th Quarter 2. Update the Freeway Bottleneck Study - 3rd Quarter
Team Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 86
610: CONTINUING PLANNING -REVIEW AND APPRAISAL 610.0: Comprehensive Planning Objective
- As required by federal guidance and Board policies, ensure the incorporation of land use, zoning, economic, water quality, air quality, energy, housing and social justice planning into the transportation planning process.
- Assist in the identification and development of programs, strategies and tools that can
advance sustainable regional development.
Previous Work
- Participation with the NORA TOD Working Group, and First Suburbs Consortium
- Five-County Zoning Analysis Report - FY 2002
- Lower Big Creek Study Phase 1 - FY 2003
- Environmental Justice Impact Assessment
- Project Planning Reviews
- Corridor and Neighborhood Planning Studies
- Transportation/Water Quality Task Force – FY 2004- 2005 Methodology
- Provide a broad context for the transportation plan update that includes emphasis on equity, biodiversity, mode choice and intermodal freight movement issues. (1)
- Work with the Freight and Logistics Task Force to identify needs. (2)
- Work with the Transportation Water Quality Advisory Council to facilitate the integration of
watershed planning with transportation planning. (1-2)
2006owp2 87
610.0: (Cont.)
- Develop internal procedures for implementing plan goals and RTIP policies. (1) - Participate in major transportation and environmental studies to improve decision-making.
(2)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II or III. Products/Services
1. Report documenting procedures for implementing planning-related goals and policies of the NOACA transportation plan and RTIP – June 2006
2. Report summarizing activities related to major transportation and environmental studies –June 2006
Team
Plan/Forecasting
2006owp2 88
610.3: Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planning Objective
- Assist in achieving Goal 4 of the 2030 Transportation Plan.
- To promote and facilitate the use of the bicycle as a transportation mode. - Assist in planning for safe and accessible pedestrian facilities.
Previous Work
- NOACA Bike Planning Workshop - FY 1995, 1998 & FY 2000 - - NOACA Bike & Pedestrian Facility Design Workshop – FY 2005
- NOACA Regional Bicycle Plan for the Transportation Plan Update - FY 1997
- Officially designated three “Bicycle Friendly Communities”- FY 1999, 2001 - Bike Transportation Maps for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties - FY
2000-2003; Updates in FY 2003-2004
- Bicycle/Pedestrian Policy for the NOACA Region - FY 2003
- TIP Project Planning Reviews 1998 – FY 2004
- Pedestrian Technical Memorandum- FY 2004 Methodology
- Provide staff support to the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) (formerly known as BASC). (1-6)
- Work to implement Board-approved Bicycle/Pedestrian Policy. (1-2)
- Work with project sponsors to develop bicycle project. (4)
- Work with local governments, transit agencies and ODOT regarding bicycle planning. (2,4)
- Continue to identify good candidates for the League of American Bicyclists Program and
encourage and assist their becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community. (2)
- Collect data on existing, planned and proposed bicycle facilities for ongoing inventory updates. (5)
- Develop system to monitor project sponsor implementation of bicycle/pedestrian
accommodation. Implement system. (6)
2006owp2 89
610.3: (Cont.) - Continue creating a sidewalk inventory for the NOACA region, building on the “Inventory
of Sidewalks on Non State Federal-Aid System” received from ODOT in 2004. (7) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II. Products/Services
1. BAC review of proposed projects – quarterly 2. Technical assistance to local jurisdictions, transit agencies and ODOT (and other
organizations as appropriate) with bicycle safety, planning, and implementation issues - ongoing
3. County Bike Map Updates – as needed 4. Bike/Pedestrian Planning Activities- Annual Summary Report – 4th Quarter
(Includes implementation of Board-approved Bicycle/Pedestrian policies and working with partners on special projects
5. Maintain bicycle facility inventory – ongoing 6. Implement System to track compliance with NOACA/BAC regarding bike & pedestrian
accommodation- 4th Quarter 7. Sidewalk Inventory of NOACA region – 4th Quarter
Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 90
610.5: Transportation Plan Objective
- Develop implementation strategies and timeline for Connections: A Framework for the 2030 Transportation Plan.
- Transform TIP database into a multi-purpose overall project database.
- Identify planning goals for the development of the 2008 Long Range Plan update.
- Document the successes and challenges related to the implementation of the 2030
Transportation Plan. Previous Work
- “Connections: Framework for 2030 Transportation Plan”. (FY 2005) - “The Framework for Action 2025” Transportation Plan and Plan Updates - FY 2000-2002 - Transportation Summit - FY 2000-2005 - Research on benchmarks and time-series indicators - FY 2002
- State of the Region Reports - FY 2000-2005
- Transportation Plan Reappraisal (FY 2002)
Methodology
- Identify necessary additions to TIP database to make it a more comprehensive project database. (1)
- Undertake database updates to accomplish necessary additions. (1)
- Investigate making the database content accessible from the NOACA website. (1)
- Identify actions identified in Connections for implementation. (2)
- Prioritize the identified actions. (2)
- Initiate development of implementation mechanisms for the actions. (2)
- Report on developed mechanisms. Develop Annual Plan Summary (State of the Region
Report) in coordination with other teams. (2, 3) - Coordinate with transportation division teams regarding goals for 2008 Plan Update. (4)
2006owp2 91
610.5: (Cont.)
- Identify draft timelines for accomplishment of stated goals. (4)
- Document goals and timelines for creation of 2008 Plan Update. (2-4)
- Evaluate the successes and challenges to the 2030 Transportation Plan implementation. (3)
- Document these in a Report. (3) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement- Level II. Products/Services
1. Overall Project Database – June 2006 2. 2030 Plan Implementation Report– December 2005 3. Annual Plan Summary (State of the Region )Report – June 2006 4. 2008 Long Range Transportation Plan Update Development Plan – June 2006
Team
Plan/Forecasting
2006owp2 92
615:CONTINUING PLNG -PROCEDURAL DEVELOPMENT 615.3: Transportation Forecasting and Modeling Objective
- Assist in achieving goals of the 2030 Transportation Plan.
- Provide coordination, support and interaction on forecasting and modeling efforts with other team within the agency.
- Maintain, update and refine the agency’s forecasting and modeling capabilities.
- Comply with general guidelines in coordination with ODOT and the Ohio Travel Demand Model Users Group (OTDMUG) in the development of NOACA five county regional model and related modeling input and software.
- Provide technical support to the Transportation Model Development with direct inputs on projects related to Transportation Plan, CMS and MIS.
- Continuous effort to maintain and refine the development of the NOACA five county regional model.
- Effectively communicate modeling information to technical committees and Board.
- Coordinate efforts with ODOT and State of Ohio to maintain and update information on population, employment, land use, and other socio-economic variables used in the travel demand modeling process.
Previous Work
- Updated traffic zone database and transportation network for Base 2000 – FY 2004 – FY 2003.
- Development of 5-County Transportation Demand Model – FY 2003.
- Development of Highway and Transit Network in TRANPLAN format – FY 1995-2003.
- Updated external stations forecast to comply with AMATS forecast for year 2025 – FY 2003.
- Technical Memorandum on External Stations forecast for year 2025 – FY 2003.
- Technical Memorandum on Traffic Analysis Zone development with 1318 zones – FY 2003.
- Technical Memorandum on Certified Population and Employment Allocations – FY 2005.
2006owp2 93
615.3: (Cont.)
Methodology
- Provide Model related network refinements and updates for travel simulation on the transit and highway systems for testing of future transportation projects and AQ Analysis and TIP updates. (1-2, 5-6)
- Document technical procedures and process used in the transportation demand modeling process. (1-3)
- Revise the modeling procedures hardware and software to comply with ODOT guidance. (1-3)
- Develop an updated method for the four-step modeling procedure to comply with ODOT guidance on model calibration, validation. (1-3)
- Cross training with NOACA staff (and other agencies) on NOACA’s modeling process as needed. (1)
- Maintain liaison and coordination with government, private and non-profit entities (e.g., GCRTA, Ohio Office of Strategic Research, Greater Cleveland Partnership, U.S. Department of Commerce, local universities) regarding data issues and analysis. (1-4, 6)
- Maintain a contract and coordination with private consultants for modeling technical assistance. (1-3)
- Develop and refine future transit and highway network data files for analysis as they relate to the development of the Transportation Plan. (3)
- Technical support and assistance for major transportation planning projects initiated by NOACA members and their consultants. (4,6)
- Conduct Mobile model analyses to support conformity, Ozone SIP and PM2.5 SIP efforts as needed. (7)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement – Level III.
2006owp2 94
615.3: (Cont.)
Product/Services
1. Documentation of goals for modeling improvements for 2008 Plan Update (Technical Memorandum) – December 2005
2. Document status of model conversion to CUBE software (Technical Memorandum) – June 2006. 3. Documentation of revisions to existing highway network to accomplish consistency with ODOT
highway network practices (Technical Memorandum) – June 2006 4. Documentation of Model runs/inputs for analysis of Transportation Plan projects and current
studies Technical Memorandum)—June 2006 5. The use and development of ES202 Data (Technical Memorandum) – June 2006 6. Documentation of existing forecast procedures and recommended improvements (Technical
Memorandum) – June 2006 7. Mobile modeling analyses as necessary to support conformity, Ozone SIP and particulate matter
SIP – as needed
Team Plan/Forecasting
2006owp2 95
615.5: Major Investment Studies (MIS) Objective
- To assist in achieving the goals of the Transportation Plan.
- To join with local, state and federal transit and highway agencies for the purpose of identifying, scoping and evaluating major metropolitan transportation investment projects.
- To use a multimodal approach to address transportation problems and improve mobility in
the selected corridors.
- To identify transportation deficiencies on the transportation network.
- To incorporate the MIS into the NOACA Planning Process.
- To review and score all TRAC projects. - To review and rank Major Regional Transportation Investment (MRTI) projects for the
TRAC process. Previous Work
- Travel Time Studies - FY 2002
- CMS- Manual of Practice 1st and 2nd Editions
- Integration Model Coding/Training for Cleveland Innerbelt MIS Study - FY 2001-2002
- TRAC Project Assessments – FY 1999-2005
- Innerbelt MIS - FY 2002-2004 Methodology
- Consult with local, state and federal transit, highway and environmental entities and other affected interests, as noted in 23 CFR Part 450.318, to determine the scope, method and extent of analysis, and to define the respective roles and participation.(1)
- Participate in the MIS process to define and evaluate transportation alternatives and strategies at the regional, sub-area and/or corridor level appropriate to develop a set of recommendations for best moving people and goods within the project area. (1)
2006owp2 96
615.5: (Cont.)
- Evaluate proposed Major Regional Transportation Investments, within the context of their conformance to or compatibility with the Corridor level recommendations, and with respect to impact factors that include: land use, mode, economics, operation, supply, demand as appropriate. (1)
- Provide existing available data for Major Investment Studies as required by the study
sponsors. (1-2)
- Participate in Scoping and Technical Committees and review technical reports to provide comments and guidance to NOACA Committees regarding ongoing MIS studies within the region. (1-4)
- Examine strategies to enhance the efficiency of the existing transportation system. (1)
- Use the NOACA transportation planning model to evaluate suggested strategies and
alternatives to enhance mobility within the corridor and to provide traffic forecasts and modeling as needed and agreed upon. (1)
- Coordinate with project sponsors, their consultants and stakeholders throughout the study
process. (1,2)
- Participate in meetings and review technical reports to provide comments regarding MIS studies in the region (i.e. Central Viaduct/Innerbelt, Cleveland’s Lakefront Plan, Avon’s I-90 Access Study, Boston Road Interchange, Vrooman Road, etc.)
- Use the NOACA scoring system to score all eligible TRAC projects that have been
accepted by TRAC (2,3) - Review TRAC scores with the project sponsors. (2) - Present the findings to NOACA Committees and Board for submittal of the projects
prioritized to TRAC. (2)
- Participate in the development of the Freeway ITS management center. (1)
- To maintain and update the regional ITS architecture as needed. (1)
- Prepare year-end technical memorandum summarizing the status of the MIS studies in the region. (4)
2006owp2 97
615.5: (Cont.) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level I (participation with the MIS sponsor) or Level III. Products/Services
1. Participation in ongoing MIS and ITS studies (See Tier III Project List); prepare Resolutions and presentations - as needed
2. Technical Memo for use in NOACA’s Plan Project Tiers update that specifies needs and actions that were recommended and adopted by the MIS decisionmakers and the NOACA Board – 4th Quarter
3. NOACA Board Regional Priorities for TRAC – September 2005 4. Technical Memo on Status of MIS Studies in the Region – 4th Quarter
Team
Corridor Planning
2006owp2 98
625: SERVICE 625.1: Transportation Links to Communities and Safety studies (TLC) Objective
- To assist in achieving Goals 3 and 8 of the Transportation Plan. - To provide limited technical assistance to NOACA member communities by undertaking
qualified small scope traffic studies they may request. - Work with ODOT regarding Safety Initiative Program.
Previous Work
- TLC studies for many NOACA member communities - FY 1987-FY 2005 - 3 ODOT Safety Studies: SR-254 at Crocker Road; US 20 at SR-91; and SR-254/SR-252
Methodology
- Invite all NOACA member communities to apply for TLCI grants or studies, especially those focusing on improving system efficiency, safety and preservation.
- Conduct traffic analyses using the latest available versions of the Highway Capacity Manual
and software, Synchro and Corsim. (2) - Bank all traffic related data gathered by applicant communities and/or the NOACA staff.
NOACA staff trains personnel of local communities to collect their own traffic data. (1)
- Qualify and prioritize requested studies according to pre-established criteria and program candidate studies for the succeeding fiscal year OWP. (1)
- Work with the RTS team to develop the highest crash locations on the local roadway
network. (1)
- Develop a list of location for safety studies in the next OWP. (1)
- Participate in the safety initiative meetings. (2)
- Follow the ODOT safety studies manual to conduct the ODOT safety studies. (2)
- Develop crash diagrams for each location. (2)
- Evaluate the probable cause of high crashes and possible corrective actions. (2)
- Coordinate with ODOT throughout the studies steps. (2)
2006owp2 99
625.1: (Cont.) Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level III & IV.
Products/Services
1. TLC studies for member communities - pending Board approval 2. Special Safety Studies under ODOT Safety Initiative Program – 4th Quarter
Team Corridor Planning
2006owp2 100
625.2: Communications and Public Involvement Objective
- Help ensure agency compliance with state and federal public involvement laws and regulations consistent with the Board’s Public Interaction Policy (PIP).
- Produce an annual communications plan to help implement the PIP.
- Plan and conduct the Annual Summit.
- Continually improve public involvement communications and evaluate them on a regular basis.
Previous Work
- Public Interaction Policy - FY 2002-2004
- SFY 2005-2006 Communications Plan
- Materials from previous Annual Summits (2000-2005)
- Summary Report on Evaluation of the 2004 Summit (FY 2005) Methodology
- Monitor state and federal regulations impacting Agency outreach activities. (1-4)
- Maintain and update the Public Interaction Policy. (1)
- Develop and amend, as needed, an annual Communication Plan update. (2)
- Identify and research various population cohorts. Develop communication strategies to reach varied segments of the population. (3)
- Update and maintain communications database(s). (4)
- Research new public involvement strategies, including a revised citizens’ participation advisory
council. (5)
- Plan and conduct annual Summit. (6)
- Create tools (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to evaluate the effectiveness of communications. (7)
2006owp2 101
625.2: (Cont.) Products
1. Review the Public Interaction Policy (as required) and update-- if needed 2. Annual Communications Plan – 1st Quarter 3. Research report regarding communication strategies for varied segments of the population- 4th
Quarter 4. Update communications database(s) - ongoing 5. Summary report regarding new public involvement strategies -4th Quarter 6. Annual Summit- 4th Quarter 7. Evaluation report regarding communications effectiveness- 4th Quarter
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level I-IV. Team
Communications
2006owp2 102
625.3: Neighborhood Planning Studies Objective
- To assist in achieving the goals of the Transportation Plan.
- To help preserve and improve the region’s transportation infrastructure and resources by providing technical assistance and technical studies for community neighborhood projects.
Previous Work
- NOACA Corridor and neighborhood level work program products from previous years
- West Boulevard/Baltic Road Traffic Analysis and Calming Planning - FY 2000-2001 - Southeast Broadway Study - FY 2000-2001
- Lower Big Creek Study (The Transportation Component) - FY 2005
- Pearl Road Study for the City of Cleveland – FY 2005 Methodology
- Use the latest traffic software to evaluate the existing, future and network modified level of operation for the study area. (1)
- Train personnel to conduct turn movement for data intersections in the study area. - Update the recipient of NOACA's services on the status of their study. - Use the NOACA model to develop design year forecasts. (1) - Review planned developments within the influence area for inclusion in the future traffic
forecast and analysis. (1) - Determine and prepare scope of study in coordination with other teams for requested
neighborhood studies. (2) - Meet with study sponsors requesting assistance through the Neighborhood Planning project
to understand their concerns and needs. (2) - Perform technical tasks needed to respond to requests by member communities for
assistance. (2)
- Attend meetings, training and other functions as needed. (1-3)
- Work with modeling team to code the alternatives being developed for the study. (1)
2006owp2 103
625.3: (Cont.)
- Review existing traffic counts conduct by the consultant. (1)
- Extract traffic movements from the Model. (1)
- Adjust the model traffic to establish future planning level Average Daily traffic for each alternative. (1)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level IV.
Products/Services
1. Opportunity Boulevard (University Circle Blvd)-Traffic modeling for alternative alignments 2. Neighborhood planning studies - pending Board approval
*NOTE: Assistance to be provided in conformance with NOACA Board policy based on available resources (funding and staff). Team
Corridor Planning Team
2006owp2 104
625.4: Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative Objectives
- To assist in achieving Goal 9 of the Transportation Plan.
- To continue developing and implementing the Transportation-for-Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI), including awarding TLCI grants to eligible communities or agencies.
- To manage the Transportation Links to Communities (625.1) and Neighborhood Planning
(625.3), in accordance with committee and Board direction. Previous Work
- Transportation Links to Communities: studies for applicant communities - FY 1987- 2005 - Neighborhood Planning: studies for applicant communities- FY 2000-2005
Methodology
- In coordination with the Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee, develop a Livable Communities Initiative that includes: o Livable Community planning grants- awarded to eligible applicants via Board approval; o TLC (Links) planning projects- smaller scale planning projects conducted by staff, via
Board approval; and o Livable Communities Capital Program- Implementation of planning study
recommendations. (1)
- Research existing comparable programs. (1) - In coordination with the RTIS develop:
o Conduct eligibility and project screening criteria o Project application and selection processes o Oversee procedures and rules regarding contract administration and project. (1)
- Administer the annual call for project applications. (2)
- Develop and deliver workshops to help explain the program to applicants. (2) - Direct staff studies, as appropriate. (2)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level II
2006owp2 105
625.4: (Cont.) Products/Services
1. Administer grant program for studies selected in FY 2005 (Pending Board approval) 2. Solicit, review and select planning studies for FY 2007 for Grants, Neighborhood and Links
programs. Teams Administration and Corridor Planning Teams
2006owp2 106
625.5 Planning Services and Technical Assistance Objective
- To operate, maintain and update a system to manage transportation-related requests for information, data and assistance within the scope of agency expertise and activities.
- To monitor and help manage staff time regarding service requests.
- To keep the Executive Director informed of NOACA service request activities, especially services to NOACA constituencies.
- Implement the Public Interaction Policy and divisional Communications Plan.
- Help improve public awareness regarding NOACA’s transportation planning responsibilities
and Transportation Division activities and products. Previous Work
- Service Request Database and Procedures – FY 2002-2004 - Service Request Reports – FY 2003-FY 2005
- Work Access Marketing Area Analysis 2001-2005
- Employer outreach through the “Breakfast Break” Program – FY 2001-2005
- Public outreach meeting sand Summary Reports
- Various displays, newsletters, brochures, flyers and other collateral materials
- State of the Region Reports – FY 1999-2005
Methodology
- Review and update, if needed, current methodology and procedures for providing transportation-related technical assistance, expertise, information, data and reports to member governments, individuals, organizations, businesses and agency administration. (1)
- Coordinate with teams regarding technical assistance for agency administration as needed. (1) - Consistent with the NOACA Public Interaction Policy and staff availability, provide technical
assistance. (1) - Coordinate with teams regarding staffing for technical assistance, as needed. (1)
- Keep records of staff time spent on service request activities, along with the nature of those
activities and the customers to whom these services are provided. (1,2)
2006owp2 107
625.5: (Cont.)
- Analyze data collected from service request records on a semi-annual basis. (2)
- Conduct outreach activities as specified in the Communications Plan. (3)
- Produce communications materials for distribution. (3)
- Assist in conduct of public involvement activities for projects requiring comprehensive public involvement. (3, 4)
- Facilitate special workshops for local officials, consultants and sponsors of transportation improvements. (3)
- In coordination with Transportation Administration, maintain and update Transportation
Division materials on Web site, with assistance from other Transportation Teams. (3, 4) - Provide communications/public involvement assistance to Transportation Division staff. (4, 5)
- Work with the Transportation Teams to produce a document highlighting the Transportation
Plan’s goals, status and strategies. (4, 5)
Products/Services
1. Technical assistance to governments, individuals, organizations, businesses and consultants. 2. Fiscal Year 2006 Service Request Report – 4th Quarter 3. General and specific outreach activities, materials and publications as detailed in the
Communications Plan 4. Communications and public involvement assistance - as needed 5. Document summarizing the Transportation Plan’s goals, status and strategies – 4th Quarter
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level IV.
Team Transportation Administration
2006owp2 108
667: SPECIAL STUDIES 667.0 Agency Outreach
- Promote non-SOV transportation modes including carpooling, vanpooling and mass transit.
- Raise public awareness about the Rideshare program. Previous Work
- Rideshare database
- Vanpool formation and servicing
- Work Access Marketing Area Analysis 2001-2002
- Employer outreach through the “Breakfast Break” Program – FY 2001-2005
- Various displays, newsletters, brochures, flyers and other collateral materials related to
Rideshare
Methodology
- Continue participation in Breakfast Break program to promote non-SOV transportation, including carpool and vanpool formation. (1)
- Maintain Rideshare database, perform continuous database clean-up activities and provide
ridesharing matchlists for interested commuters. (2)
- Maintain carpool/vanpool hotline (1-800-825-RIDE). (2)
- Provide carpool and vanpool information to interested individuals, organizations and businesses. (1, 2)
- Support ongoing carpools and vanpools and administer the Guaranteed-Ride-Home program for
carpool and vanpool participants from the NOACA region. (2)
- Produce communications materials related to Rideshare for distribution. (3)
- Update Rideshare materials on Web site. (3)
2006owp2 109
667.0: (Cont.)
Products/Services
1. Participate in Breakfast Break and other venues for public outreach 2. Administer Rideshare program activities 3. Rideshare materials
Team Communications
2006owp2 110
674: TRANSIT EXCLUSIVE 674.1: Brunswick Transit Assistance Objective
- Assist in achieving Goal 4 of the Framework for Action 2025.
- To provide technical, administrative, and management assistance for the planning and operation of the City of Brunswick's community circulator transit service.
Previous Work
- Technical assistance to BTA - CY 1990-2003 - BTA grant application for construction of a new bus garage (Section 3) - FY 1996
Methodology
- Provide assistance in management of system contractor and/or personnel, including hiring, employee management, operating procedures, contract administration/ monitoring and other necessary activities for the system's functioning. (1)
- Develop and conduct system performance evaluation and monitoring for use in
management decisions and operational planning. (1)
- Provide technical support in order to prepare grant applications and required reports and documentation for GCRTA, FTA and ODOT, as well as serving as liaison between BTA and government agencies. (1,2)
- Develop procurement packages, RFPs, including bid specifications, as needed for vehicle,
equipment, supply, and service purchases; manage procurement activities. (1)
- Provide technical assistance with public participation in planning and implementation process. (1)
- Provide technical assistance for on-going marketing and promotion efforts. (1)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Level III.
2006owp2 111
674.1: (Cont.) Products/Services
1. Technical assistance and development of operational and financial procedures and materials (including Elderly and Disabled Grant and PTMS Update - as needed
2. NTD Annual Reporting – 4th Quarter Team
Regional Transportation System
2006owp2 112
695: TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPERVISION 695.0: Transportation Program Administration Objective
- To direct and manage the administration of the transportation division, ensuring successful team operations, productivity, and team member development and support.
Previous Work
- NOACA FY 1999-2004 Transportation Program Supervision
- MPO Self Certification and ODOT Biennial Contract
- Guidelines for Developing the OWP – FY 2004
- Federal Certification Meetings and Materials – FY 2005 Methodology
- Assist in the development of divisional teams through training. (1) - Continuous administration and technical direction of the transportation program. (1) - Purchase of hardware and/or software as needed for OWP projects. (1)
- Management of reporting and documentation of program activities, including ODOT OWP
biannual and completion progress reports. (1-3)
- Preparation and follow-up for Board and Committee meetings, including committee and Board mailout materials as needed. (2)
- Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with Metropolitan Planning regulations.
(1)
- Coordination of the program with other divisions, funding and other agencies, area jurisdictions, and transportation system operators. (1-3)
- Coordination with ODOT and the Ohio Association of Regional Councils of Transportation
Plans and other statewide activities. (1-3)
- Review/monitor/update transportation related public involvement publications. (4) - Prepare draft and final annual work programs on time and amendments as needed. (1-4) - Review OWP projects regarding environmental justice. Modify projects as needed to
incorporate environmental justice goals and objectives. (1,2,3)
2006owp2 113
695.0: (Cont.)
- Facilitate final completion of division’s publications or external and internal distribution in coordination with the Communications Team, including website and CD production. (4)
- Create user-friendly OWP newsletters to communicate more effectively to Committees,
Board and the public on the OWP products; post on website. (2-4)
- Obtain Board approval for MPO self-certification. (6)
- Conduct team assessment and ongoing administration and support for divisional teams. (5)
- Assess current WIN Agreement Program and make recommendations. Coordinate with the Communication Team. (7)
- Coordinate with project teams regarding consultant selection and management. (5) - Assist with updating the Regional Transportation Investment Policy (RTIP), as needed. (8)
- Monitor implementation of RTIP. Coordinate with other teams. (8)
- Coordinate the development of the State of the Region Report. (9)
- Implement database management strategies, as recommended by agency database task force
(10)
Public Involvement
- Public Involvement - Levels I and III. Products/Services 1. FY 2005 ODOT OWP Completion Report and ODOT Biannual Progress Report –
September 2005 and January 2006 2. Communications to Policy Board and Committees - ongoing 3. FY 2007 OWP – Draft March 2006; Final May 2006; OWP amendments – as needed
4. Publication development - as needed 5. Divisional consultant selection and management – as needed 6. MPO Self-Certification – Board Resolution – June 2006 7. WIN Agreement Program – ongoing 8. Regional Transportation Investment Policy Monitoring and Update – 4th Quarter 9. State of the Region Report- 4th Quarter 10. Transportation Database management and coordination - ongoing
Team
Transportation Administration
SECTION IV: BOARD RESOLUTION
2005-020/B UDGET AND F UNDING T ABLES
114
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-20 (NOACA'S FY 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET)
3139r
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) is required by federal law to develop an Overall Work Program (OWP); and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board has the responsibility to approve the work activities,
revenues and expenditures of the Agency and does so through approval of the Agency's fiscal year Overall Work Program (OWP) and budget; and
WHEREAS, an OWP and budget, incorporating activities to be performed by the Agency under various grants for fiscal year (FY) 2006, have been prepared for the Governing Board, based on local input and areawide needs, as supplemented by state and federal require-ments; and
WHEREAS, the Board-approved OWP policy was used to create the draft FY 2006 OWP; and
WHEREAS, proposed OWP activities have been reviewed by local jurisdictions, agen-cies, Board committees and state and federal funding agencies; and
WHEREAS, the transportation and environmental elements of the NOACA FY 2006 OWP are designed to address the policies of the NOACA Governing Board and meets applicable regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, the draft OWP and funding information indicating projects costs have been presented to the NOACA Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Environmental Advi-sory Committee (EAC) and both standing committees recommend Board approval; and
WHEREAS, a meeting was held with FHWA and ODOT to review the draft OWP; and
WHEREAS, comments and suggestions received through this process have been incor-porated into the final OWP; and
WHEREAS, the OWP has been processed through Public Involvement, including hold-ing open house sessions for the public; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-20 (NOACA'S FY 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET)
3139r
-2-
WHEREAS, based upon the OWP activities, the FY 2006 budget has been prepared con-taining line item detail related to the Agency's projected FY 2006 operations including funds for NOACA participation in the Breakfast Break program; and WHEREAS, the project scope and funding tables in the OWP are based on estimates of available funding; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2006 budget includes $638,000 in local dues from the region's local governments, and certain regional authorities; the dues allocation is based on the 2000 Census; and
WHEREAS, dues from member local governments and regional authorities are invoiced at the beginning of each new fiscal year budget so that local funds are available to match avail-able federal grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Board of the Northeast
Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, consisting of thirty-eight principal officials serving gen-eral purpose local governments throughout and within the Counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties that:
Section 1. The FY 2006 Overall Work Program has been appropriately reviewed and is approved as being consistent with comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing areawide plan-ning.
Section 2. The FY 2006 budget is adopted with the following understandings:
A. The total number of staff positions as shown in the Authorized Staff Classification Chart is adopted.
B. The work scope, staffing and budget may need to be modified as a result of available fed-eral and state funds. The Executive Director will present all necessary revisions to the Board.
C. The Executive Director is authorized to award salary increases within the budget ap-proved in this Resolution, and promote staff persons from one classification to another within the overall total number of staff approved by this Resolution. The Executive Di-rector is also authorized to move staff from one group or division to another, and to mod-ify the staff chart to reflect any divisional reorganization that may occur.
D. The Executive Director is authorized to modify the salary ranges, if necessary, to ac-count for staff increases, promotions or inflation.
E. Executive Director is authorized to enter into a contract for NOACA participation in the Breakfast Break program at a cost not to exceed the amount budgeted in the at-tached FY 2006 budget.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
FY FY FY 2005 FY AVERAGE OF PERCENT OF2003 2004 EST. FINAL 2006 FISCAL YEARS FY 2005
AUDITED AUDITED EXPENDITURES BUDGET 2003-2005 BUDGET---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------
Cash/Investment Balances Forward:Operating Account $ 76,312 $ 193,043 $ 144,762 $ 75,000 $ 138,039 52%Debt Service Reserve 327,646 335,361 337,923 330,250 333,643 98%STAR Ohio 479,846 1,117,514 791,681 500,000 796,347 63%Smith Barney 201,493 199,086 695,379 1,262,271 365,319 182%Merrill Lynch 197,960 200,000 65,987 101%Huntington 226,479 226,479 75,493 100%First Union National 200,080 199,610 133,230Provident Bank 200,000 200,000 133,333Paine Webber 198,342 66,114Fifth Third Bank 596,706 201,380 266,029
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ----------------BALANCE BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 2,080,345 $ 2,446,464 $ 2,593,794 $ 2,594,000 $ 2,373,534 100%
EXPENDITURES:
SALARIES AND WAGESNOACA Staff $ 2,503,995 $ 2,448,568 $ 2,399,089 $ 2,727,526 1 $ 2,450,551 114%Longevity 24,200 22,700 24,400 25,000 1 23,767 102%Part-Time/Temporary Interns 4,960 1,035 3,000 63,500 2 2,998 2117%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total $ 2,533,155 $ 2,472,303 $ 2,426,489 $ 2,816,026 $ 2,477,316 116%
EMPLOYEEE BENEFITSHealth Insurance $ 369,567 $ 393,054 $ 404,436 $ 514,835 3 $ 389,019 127%Public Employees Retirement Sys. 333,388 330,553 328,627 383,684 4 330,856 117%Medicare 19,151 21,285 23,500 29,000 5 21,312 123%Worker's Compensation 1,837 2,135 3,000 3,661 6 2,324 122%Unemployment Compensation 837 1,169 1,500 1,777 7 1,169 118%Transit Passes 4,959 4,423 4,750 5,766 8 4,711 121%Tuition/Membership Dues 4,666 4,937 5,000 5,000 9 4,868 100%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total $ 734,405 $ 757,556 $ 770,813 $ 943,723 $ 754,258 122%
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DUES* Travel $ 21,997 $ 21,664 $ 24,200 $ 26,000 10 $ 22,620 107%
Training 24,111 12,150 15,000 41,500 10 17,087 277%Regional Council Dues 13,260 13,223 13,750 14,000 13,411 102%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- ---------------- Total $ 59,368 $ 47,037 $ 52,950 $ 81,500 $ 53,118 154%
OCCUPANCY AND EQUIPMENTFurniture/Equipment $ 29,385 $ 18,048 $ 10,000 $ 20,000 11 $ 19,144 200%Hardware/Software 31,309 18,656 130,000 97,500 12 59,988 75%Rent - Office Space 285,946 288,267 286,863 289,185 13 287,025 101%Utilities 44,724 44,546 47,000 51,250 13 45,423 109%Cleaning/Windows/Garbage 11,739 11,344 12,500 13,600 11,861 109%Repairs/Maint - Building 8,181 2,402 4,000 15,000 4,861 375%Grounds/Security 475 580 1,000 1,100 685 110%Parking 1,845 2,681 3,000 3,000 2,509 100%Telephone 19,817 19,901 22,000 22,000 20,573 100%Equipment Leasing 3,936 2,300 3,200 3,500 3,145 109%Maintenance & Repair - Equipment 31,380 32,215 34,750 37,050 14 32,782 107%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total $ 468,737 $ 440,940 $ 554,313 $ 553,185 $ 487,997 100%
* INCLUDES COSTS FOR LODGING, MILEAGE, AND MEALS.BUDGET COMPUTATIONS ARE FOOTNOTED ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 7. PAGE 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
FY FY FY 2005 FY AVERAGE OF PERCENT OF2003 2004 EST. FINAL 2006 FISCAL YEARS FY 2005
AUDITED AUDITED EXPENDITURES BUDGET 2003-2005 BUDGET---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------
CONTRACTUAL SERVICESConsultants $ 143,466 $ 62,292 $ 230,210 $ 1,368,350 15 $ 145,323 594%Legislative Liaisons 39,992 52,172 45,000 45,000 45,721 100%Consultants - Audit 14,050 14,415 17,000 18,000 16 15,155 106%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total $ 197,508 $ 128,879 $ 292,210 $ 1,431,350 $ 206,199 490%
OTHER OPERATINGAdvertising/Recruitment/Meetings $ 24,747 $ 40,017 $ 38,000 $ 39,000 17 $ 34,255 103%Supplies 28,141 21,734 25,000 30,400 18 24,958 122%Postage 14,889 11,926 13,500 16,300 13,438 121%Meeting Costs 12,500 14,591 25,000 30,000 19 17,364 120%Outside Reproduction 33,450 17,702 19,500 57,300 20 23,551 294%Publications 5,365 6,829 6,000 6,000 6,065 100%Accounting Services 968 785 1,500 1,500 1,084 100%Insurance 26,513 26,048 28,000 28,000 26,854 100%Other Miscellaneous 657 0 0 1,000 219
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total $ 147,230 $ 139,632 $ 156,500 $ 209,500 $ 147,787 134%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ----------------TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 4,140,403 $ 3,986,347 $ 4,253,275 $ 6,035,284 $ 4,126,675 142%
============= ========== ========== =========== ============= =========
PAGE 2BUDGET COMPUTATIONS ARE FOOTNOTED ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 7.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
FY FY FY 2005 FY AVERAGE OF PERCENT OF2003 2004 EST. FINAL 2006 FISCAL YEARS FY 2005
REVENUES: AUDITED AUDITED EXPENDITURES BUDGET 2003-2005 BUDGET------------------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------
Local Dues $ 638,000 $ 638,000 $ 638,000 $ 638,000 $ 638,000 100%Interest Revenue 51,975 21,898 25,000 30,000 32,958 120%
* Federal Grant - Revenue 3,003,540 2,846,665 3,034,132 4,695,583 2,961,446 155%** State Grant - Revenue 320,587 279,939 305,944 305,944 302,157 100%
Transportation for Livable Communities 0 0 0 200,000604 (B) Program - Water Quality 50,539 50,211 50,000 40,850 50,250 82%
*** Water Quality Programs 222,450 184,074 93,582 59,907 166,702 64%Public Access To Monitored AQ 41,002 14,329 71,617 0 42,316 0%Other Miscellaneous Revenue 75,658 28,895 35,000 65,000 46,518 186%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total Revenue $ 4,403,751 $ 4,064,011 $ 4,253,275 $ 6,035,284 $ 4,240,346 142%
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ---------------------- =========
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------- ----------------------TOTAL REV OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES $ 263,348 $ 77,664 $ 0 $ 0 113,671
============= ========== ========== =========== =============
* FEDERAL GRANT - REVENUE: ** STATE GRANT - REVENUE: *** WATER QUALITY PROGRAM - REVENUE: ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------OCPG 2,447,548 OCPG - State 305,944 ROCKY RIVER 319 13,907Transp For Livable Comm 960,000 STATE FUNDED WQ 46,000Agency Outreach 250,000 --------------Plng Services & Tech Asst 300,000 59,907Reg Pavement Mgmt 387,725 ========SIP Planning 150,310Ozone Action 200,000
--------------------4,695,583
============
PAGE 3
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY--------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
BUDGET COMPUTATIONS
1. NOACA STAFF-------------------------------------------
NOACA STAFF - (JULY - JUNE) = $97,272/PAY PERIOD X 26 = 2,529,072 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS (COLA/Merit/Promotions) 126,454 TEAM LEADERS 10,000 LEAVE CONVERSIONS 62,000
TOTAL FULL-TIME 2,727,526 + $25,000 (LONGEVITY) = $2,750,526
2. PART - TIME EMPLOYEES AND TEMPORARY INTERNS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENVIRONMENTAL (1) 6,500 TRANSPORTATION (4) 57,000
63,500
THERE WAS ONE PART-TIME EMPLOYEE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2005.
3. HEALTH INSURANCE------------------------------------------- ANTHEM BC/BS 466,889 KAISER 41,796 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6,150
TOTAL 514,835
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SALARIES (JULY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2005) 1,408,013 EMPLOYER MULTIPLIER (PERS) X 0.1355
------------------Subtotal 190,786
SALARIES (JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2006) 1,408,013 EMPLOYER MULTIPLIER (PERS) X 0.1370
------------------Subtotal 192,898
TOTAL 383,684
5. MEDICARE-------------------------------------------
THIRD QUARTER (CY) 7,250 FOURTH QUARTER (CY) 7,250 FIRST QUARTER (CY) 7,250 SECOND QUARTER (CY) 7,250
---------------TOTAL 29,000
6. WORKER'S COMPENSATION-------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 SALARIES 2,816,026 X 0.0013
---------------TOTAL 3,661
PAGE 4
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY--------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
BUDGET COMPUTATIONS
7. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION---------------------------------------------------------
NOACA STAFF (47 x $9,000 maximum) x .0042 1,777
8. TRANSIT PASSES--------------------------------
TOTAL MONTHLY PASSES 18COST PER MONTHLY PASS $ x 53.40
----------------------$ 961
x 12----------------------
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $ 11,532 / 2 = $5,766=============
9. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT--------------------------------------------
FY 2006 UTILIZATION (Projected) $ 5,000
10. TRAVEL/TRAINING-------------------------------------------
TRAVEL TRAINING
TRANSPORTATION 7,000 25,000ENVIRONMENTAL 4,800 3,500ADMINISTRATION 6,000 7,000LOCAL 8,200 6,000
-------------- --------------TOTAL 26,000 41,500
11. FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT-------------------------------------------
FY 2006 PROJECTED PURCHASES (Misc) 15,000OZONE ACTION 5,000
20,000
12. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/EQUIPMENT--------------------------------------------------------------OZONE ACTION 2,000RIDESHARE 2,000STATE WATER QUALITY 4,000PROGRAM SUPERVISION (6950) 26,000COMPUTER DEPT 60,000ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATION 3,500
-------------TOTAL 97,500
PAGE 5
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY--------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
BUDGET COMPUTATIONS
13. RENT/UTILITIES------------------------------
LEASE - CCCPA 289,185
UTILITIES Electric 46,500 Gas 3,550 Water 600 Sewer 600
-------------- Total Utilities 51,250
14. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR------------------------------------------- -----
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM 6,750 OFF-SITE STORAGE 3,300 URBAN ANALYSIS GROUP 2,200 MAGITECH 1,100 PROGRESS SOFTWARE 1,500 SUMMIT (GRAPHICS EQUIPMENT) 1,750 PITNEY BOWES (POSTAGE METER) 1,450 LAKE BUSINESS PRODUCTS (CANON COPIER) 4,500 LEIBERT 1,500 APK NET 13,000
------------TOTAL 37,050
15. CONSULTANTS *-------------------------------------------
TRANSP FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES 1,000,000.00REGIONAL PAVEMENT MGMT 250,000SIP PLANNING 30,000AGENCY OUTREACH 26,000OZONE ACTION 25,000TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPERVISION 5,000COMPUTER SYSTEMS 17,350PERSONNEL 7,000ADMINISTRATION 6,000RAN 2,000
------------TOTAL 1,368,350
* Services include consultant securing advertising media, publications, newsletters, signage and other promotional items.
PAGE 6
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY--------------------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET
BUDGET COMPUTATIONS
16. CONSULTANTS - AUDIT-------------------------------------------
STANDARD A-133 AUDIT 18,000
17. ADVERTISING/RECRUITMENT-------------------------------------------------
TRANSPORTATION 6,000 OZONE ACTION TASK FORCE 26,000 NEWSPAPER ADS 7,000
----------------TOTAL 39,000
18. SUPPLIES -------------------------------------------
OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,500 PAPER SUPPLIES 6,000 LETTERHEAD/ENVELOPES/BUSINESS CARDS 6,000 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 7,400 GRAPHICS SUPPLIES 2,500 PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES 1,500 ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 2,500
----------------TOTAL 30,400
19. MEETING COSTS-------------------------------------------
REGIONAL PAVEMENT MGMT 5,000RIDESHARE 1,000TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPERVISION 5,000PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 15,000NOACA BOARD 4,000
--------------TOTAL 30,000
20. OUTSIDE REPRODUCTION / PRINTING------------------------------------------- ------------------------
AGENCY OUTREACH 15,000REGIONAL PAVEMENT MGMT 10,000ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 2,800GENERAL AGENCY USE 8,500OZONE ACTION 4,000TRANSPORTATION 15,000604 B PROGRAM 2,000
-----------------TOTAL 57,300
PAGE 7
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPARISON OF FULL-TIME STAFFING LEVEL
BUDGET POSITION 2003 2004 2005 2006---------------------
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1 1 1 1
ADMINISTRATION Legal Counsel 1 1 1 1 Director 1 1 1 1 Other Staff 2 2 2 2
------ ------ ------ ------4 4 4 4
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Director 1 1 1 1 Other Staff 3 2 2 3
------ ------ ------ ------4 3 3 4
PLANNING AND RESOURCES Director 1 1 1 1 Manager 1 1 1 1 Other Staff 6 6 6 6
------ ------ ------ ------8 8 8 8
TRANSPORTATION Directors 2 2 2 2 Managers 4 0 0 0 Other Staff 22 26 24 26
------ ------ ------ ------28 28 26 28
------ ------ ------ ------TOTAL FULL TIME 45 44 42 45
PAGE 8
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY 3/9/2005 FISCAL YEAR 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM REVISED 4/7/2005 BY FUNDING SOURCE AND COST CATEGORY
STAFF EPA OTHERHOURS WORK DESCRIPTION OCPG ODOT LOCAL MISC FTA LOCAL EPA FEDERAL LOCAL CARRYOVER LOCAL MISC LOCAL TOTAL CONSULTANT DIRECT
100 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS100 1001 ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM 14,139 14,139
DIRECT LABOR 5,065 5,065FRINGE 3,144 3,144OTHER DIRECT 0 0INDIRECT 5,930 5,930SUB-TOTAL 14,139 14,139
101 AIR QUALITY WORK PROGRAM480 1011 AIR QUAL PLANNING 31,194 3,899 3,899 38,993 1,600
DIRECT LABOR 10,716 1,339 1,339 13,395FRINGE 6,652 832 832 8,315OTHER DIRECT 1,280 160 160 1,600INDIRECT 12,547 1,568 1,568 15,683SUB-TOTAL 31,194 3,899 3,899 38,993
101 AIR QUALITY WORK PROGRAM (CMAQ) - Carryover1,900 1018 CMAQ OZONE ACTION (PID 76630) * 200,000 50,000 250,000 25,000 40,000
DIRECT LABOR 53,015 13,254 66,269FRINGE 32,912 8,228 41,140OTHER DIRECT 52,000 13,000 65,000INDIRECT 62,073 15,518 77,592SUB-TOTAL 200,000 50,000 250,000
101 AIR QUALITY WORK PROGRAM 2,100 1019 SIP FOR OZONE AND SMALL PARTICLES (PID 79041) 150,310 37,578 187,888 30,000
DIRECT LABOR 44,888 2,714 47,602FRINGE 27,866 1,685 29,551OTHER DIRECT 24,999 30,000 54,999INDIRECT 52,557 3,178 55,736SUB-TOTAL 150,310 37,578 187,888
102 WATER QUALITY/ENVIRONMENTAL - 604 (b) 480 1021 WATER QLTY PLAN MAINTENANCE 10,011 25,716 35,727 1,200140 1022 WATER QLTY DATA COORDINATION 4,135 10,616 14,751 0320 1023 AREA PLANNING POINT SOURCES 9,447 24,269 33,716 0100 1024 CUYAHOGA REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN 3,038 7,803 10,841 800240 1025 BLACK RIVER REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN 6,465 16,607 23,072 1,600180 1026 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2,439 6,263 8,702 800180 1027 AREA PLANNING NONPOINT SOURCE 5,316 13,649 18,965
DIRECT LABOR 14,192 36,450 50,641FRINGE 8,810 22,628 31,438OTHER DIRECT 1,232 3,168 4,400INDIRECT 16,616 42,678 59,294SUB-TOTAL 40,850 104,924 145,774
103 WATER QUALITY/ENVIRONMENTAL - (Misc.)400 1036 STATE FUNDED WQ 45,996 13,739 59,735 2,000
32 1038 LOWER BIG CREEK PROJECT 5,142 5,14280 1039 ROCKY RIVER 13,907 9,272 23,179
DIRECT LABOR 15,925 4,982 9,920 30,826FRINGE 9,886 3,093 6,158 19,137OTHER DIRECT 1,540 0 460 2,000INDIRECT 18,645 5,833 11,615 36,093SUB-TOTAL 45,996 13,907 28,153 88,056
TOTAL 100 CATEGORIES FY 2006DIRECT LABOR 10,716 1,339 1,339 0 0 0 30,116 102,884 62,338 0 0 0 5,065 213,797FRINGE 6,652 832 832 0 0 0 18,696 63,871 38,699 0 0 0 3,144 132,725OTHER DIRECT 1,280 160 160 0 0 0 2,772 76,999 46,628 0 0 0 0 127,999 55,000 48,000INDIRECT 12,547 1,568 1,568 0 0 0 35,262 120,464 72,989 0 0 0 5,930 250,328SUB-TOTAL 31,194 3,899 3,899 0 0 0 86,846 364,217 220,655 0 0 0 14,139 724,850
*CMAQ Funds (Carryover)
PAGE 1 OF 4
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM BY FUNDING SOURCE AND COST CATEGORY
STAFF EPA OTHERHOURS WORK DESCRIPTION OCPG ODOT LOCAL MISC FTA LOCAL EPA FEDERAL LOCAL CARRYOVER LOCAL MISC LOCAL TOTAL CONSULTANT DIRECT
601 SHORT RANGE PLANNING760 6013 SPECIAL TRANSIT PLANNING 44,686 5,586 5,586 55,857 500
DIRECT LABOR 15,864 1,983 1,983 19,830FRINGE 9,848 1,231 1,231 12,310OTHER DIRECT 400 50 50 500INDIRECT 18,574 2,322 2,322 23,218SUB-TOTAL 44,686 5,586 5,586 55,857
602 CONTINUING PLANNING-TIP7,514 6020 TRANS. IMPROV. PROGRAM 386,046 48,256 48,256 482,558 500
DIRECT LABOR 138,142 17,268 17,268 172,678FRINGE 85,759 10,720 10,720 107,198OTHER DIRECT 400 50 50 500INDIRECT 161,746 20,218 20,218 202,182SUB-TOTAL 386,046 48,256 48,256 482,558
605 CONTINUING PLANNING-SRVLLNCE1,627 6050 REG TRANSP SYSTEM 86,610 10,826 10,826 108,262 5001,291 6051 PUBLIC TRANSIT MONIT 62,583 7,823 7,823 78,229
937 6053 INTERMODAL PLANNING 53,214 6,652 6,652 66,5182,659 6055 CONGESTION MGM SYS 137,661 17,208 17,208 172,076
DIRECT LABOR 121,672 15,209 15,209 152,090FRINGE 75,534 9,442 9,442 94,418OTHER DIRECT 400 50 50 500INDIRECT 142,462 17,808 17,808 178,077SUB-TOTAL 340,068 42,509 42,509 425,085
605 CONTINUING PLANNING-SRVLLNCE - Carryover1,556 6054 REGIONAL PAVEMENT MGMT (STP) 387,725 387,725 250,000 10,000
DIRECT LABOR 45,752 45,753FRINGE 28,403 28,403OTHER DIRECT 260,000 260,000INDIRECT 53,570 53,570SUB-TOTAL 387,725 387,725
610 CONT.PLAN.-REV. & REAP2,760 6100 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING 186,785 23,348 23,348 233,481 5001,326 6103 BICYCLE PLANNING 98,078 12,260 12,260 122,5982,157 6105 TRANSPORTATION PLAN 130,712 16,339 16,339 163,390
DIRECT LABOR 148,720 18,590 18,590 185,899FRINGE 92,325 11,541 11,541 115,406OTHER DIRECT 400 50 50 500INDIRECT 174,131 21,766 21,766 217,663SUB-TOTAL 415,575 51,947 51,947 519,469
615 CONT. PLAN. PROC. DEV. 4,217 6153 FORECASTING & MODELING 296,621 37,078 37,078 370,776
486 6155 MAJOR INV. STUDIES 42,956 5,370 5,370 53,695DIRECT LABOR 121,639 15,205 15,205 152,049FRINGE 75,514 9,439 9,439 94,392OTHER DIRECT 0 0 0 0INDIRECT 142,424 17,803 17,803 178,029SUB-TOTAL 339,577 42,447 42,447 424,471
PAGE 2 OF 4
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM BY FUNDING SOURCE AND COST CATEGORY
STAFF EPA OTHERHOURS WORK DESCRIPTION OCPG ODOT LOCAL MISC FTA LOCAL EPA FEDERAL LOCAL CARRYOVER LOCAL MISC LOCAL TOTAL CONSULTANT DIRECT
625 SERVICE1,591 6251 T.L.C. 94,302 11,788 11,788 117,878 5004,155 6252 PUB INV/COMM COORD 239,265 29,908 29,908 299,081 17,5001,591 6253 NEIGHB PLAN ASSIS 94,302 11,788 11,788 117,878 500
DIRECT LABOR 147,965 18,496 18,496 184,957FRINGE 91,857 11,482 11,482 114,821OTHER DIRECT 14,800 1,850 1,850 18,500INDIRECT 173,247 21,656 21,656 216,559SUB-TOTAL 427,870 53,484 53,484 534,837
625 SERVICE (STP) - Carryover2,652 6254 TRANS FOR LIVABLE COMM * PID 76641) 960,000 40,000 200,000 1,200,000 1,000,000
DIRECT LABOR 57,313 14,328 71,642FRINGE 35,580 8,895 44,475OTHER DIRECT 800,000 0 200,000 1,000,000INDIRECT 67,106 16,777 0 83,883SUB-TOTAL 960,000 40,000 200,000 1,200,000
SERVICE (STP) - Carryover1,591 6255 PLNG SRVCS & TECH ASST (PID 76631) 300,000 300,000 23,965
DIRECT LABOR 98,878 98,878FRINGE 61,384 61,384OTHER DIRECT 23,965 23,965INDIRECT 115,773 115,773SUB-TOTAL 300,000 300,000
667 RIDESHARE EXCLUSIVE (CMAQ)4,243 6670 AGENCY OUTREACH (PID 76629) 250,000 250,000 26,000 20,998
DIRECT LABOR 72,717 72,717FRINGE 45,143 45,143OTHER DIRECT 46,998 46,998INDIRECT 85,142 85,142SUB-TOTAL 250,000 250,000
674 TRANSIT EXCLUSIVE 583 6741 B.T.A. 65,000 65,000 600
DIRECT LABOR 23,069 23,069FRINGE 14,321 14,321OTHER DIRECT 600 600INDIRECT 27,010 27,010SUB-TOTAL 65,000 65,000
695 PROGRAM SUPERVISION 6,365 6950 TRANS PROG. SUPERV. 462,532 57,817 57,817 578,165 5,000 78,320
DIRECT LABOR 141,806 17,726 17,726 177,258FRINGE 88,033 11,004 11,004 110,042OTHER DIRECT 66,656 8,332 8,332 83,320INDIRECT 166,036 20,755 20,755 207,545SUB-TOTAL 462,532 57,817 57,817 578,165
* Contingent on Board approval. Multiyear program.PAGE 3 OF 4
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2006 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM BY FUNDING SOURCE AND COST CATEGORY
STAFF EPA OTHERHOURS WORK DESCRIPTION OCPG ODOT LOCAL MISC FTA LOCAL EPA FEDERAL LOCAL CARRYOVER LOCAL MISC LOCAL TOTAL CONSULTANT DIRECT
TOTAL 600 CATEGORIES FY 2006DIRECT LABOR 835,808 104,476 104,476 0 0 0 0 274,661 14,328 0 0 23,069 0 1,356,821FRINGE 518,870 64,859 64,859 0 0 0 0 170,510 8,895 0 0 14,321 0 842,313OTHER DIRECT 83,056 10,382 10,382 0 0 0 0 1,130,963 0 0 0 200,600 0 1,435,383 1,281,000 154,383INDIRECT 978,619 122,327 122,327 0 0 0 0 321,591 16,777 0 0 27,010 0 1,588,653SUB-TOTAL 2,416,354 302,044 302,044 0 0 0 0 1,897,725 40,000 0 0 265,000 0 5,223,167
TOTAL ALL CATEGORIES FY 2006DIRECT LABOR 846,524 105,815 105,815 0 0 0 30,116 377,545 76,666 0 0 23,069 5,065 1,570,618FRINGE 525,522 65,690 65,690 0 0 0 18,696 234,380 47,594 0 0 14,321 3,144 975,038OTHER DIRECT 84,336 10,542 10,542 0 0 0 2,772 1,207,962 46,628 0 0 200,600 0 1,563,382 1,336,000 202,383INDIRECT 991,166 123,896 123,896 0 0 0 35,262 442,055 89,766 0 0 27,010 5,930 1,838,981SUB-TOTAL 2,447,548 305,944 305,944 0 0 0 86,846 2,261,942 260,655 0 0 265,000 14,139 5,948,017
PAGE 4 OF 4
SECTION V: STAFF
CLASSIFICATION/ TEAM CHARTS
130
2006owp3
Staff Classification and Organization Systems Classification System Per Governing Board approval, NOACA maintains a classification system for staff. There are nine sequential classifications. With the exception of classification 1 (part time employees), the sequential classification system is intended to provide a structure that reflects education, experience, and levels of duty, responsibility and complexity. Each classification level has several position names. The position names reflect the varied professions needed by the Agency to operate effectively. Each position name and associated job description has specific requirements for education, experience, etc. The position names include:
• Technical Associate I-III • Office Assistant/Receptionist/Word Processor I-III • Programmer/Analyst I-III • Planner I-III/Senior Planner/Principal Planner • Accounting Associate I-III/Accountant I-III • Planning Engineer I-III/Senior Planning Engineer/Principal Planning Engineer • Graphic Designer I-III/Senior Graphics Designer • Information Specialist/Librarian • Web Master/Communication Coordinator • Director
The nine classifications and position names are: Classification Position Names
1. Part time employees and interns 2. Technical Associate I; Accounting Associate I 3. Technical Associate II; Accounting Associate II; Word Processor I;
Receptionist and Office Assistant 4. Planner I; Planning Engineer I; Technical Associate III; Accountant I;
Accounting Associate III; Programmer Analyst I; Word Processor II; Graphic Designer I
5. Planner II; Planning Engineer II; Accountant II; Programmer Analyst II; Word Processor III; Graphic Designer II
6. Planner III; Planning Engineer III; Accountant III; Programmer Analyst III; Graphic Designer III; Communication Coordinator; Information Specialist; Administrative Assistant; Web Master
7. Senior Planner; Senior Planning Engineer; Senior Graphic Designer 8. Principal Planner; Principal Planning Engineer; Chief Technical Advisor;
Manager of Data Processing 9. Director
2006owp3
Classifications 2 thru 8 have two ranges, A and B. The B range is generally reserved for technical positions. Not all the positions above are filled in a fiscal year. Work program requirements, Board directives and budgetary constraints influence the number of authorized staff for a fiscal year. Using the above system, the following are the authorized staff positions for SFY 2006, along with the salary range for each classification: Table 1: Classification Chart Classification Number of
Authorized Staff
Salary Range ($)
1 6 Variable 2A 0 17,625 to 20, 300 2B 0 19,000 to 22,800 3A 2 20,375 to 33,500 3B 0 22,750 to 33,500 4A 4 25,250 to 37,900 4B 1 27,125 to 37,900 5A 2 29,125 to 46,500 5B 1 31,500 to 46,500 6A 8 33,875 to 55,000 6B 2 36,625 to 55,000 7A 9 39,375 to 73,000 7B 5 42,375 to 73,000 8A 4 45,375 to 83,000 8B 1 48,875 to 83,000 9 5 52,250 to 101,000
Executive Director (exempt)
1 Determined by Contract
Total Authorized
staff
51
Every employee is given a classification and position name. With the approval of their director or manager, employees are permitted to create their functional titles based on their work and contact with outside agencies. For example, an employee may be classified as 8A, with a position title of Principal Planner. That employee may create a function title of Principal Economic Planner, which will be placed on their business card. Table 2 lists current staff and their classification and functional title. More information on staff is available at http://www.noaca.org/staff.html.
2006owp3
Organization System NOACA staff organization, reporting system and the transportation division’s team structure are shown in Figures 1A-C. Figure 1A lists the mission and staff for Agency Administration and Support. The Environmental Division’s mission and staff are shown in Figure 1B, while the Transportation Division is portrayed in Figure 1C.
2250a
Table 2: Current Staff
NAME
CL
FUNCTIONAL TITLE
NAME
CL
FUNCTIONAL TITLE AL-LOZI, Mahmoud 8A Principal Planning Engineer JONES, Steve 8A Principal Planner ARMALINE, Jim 7B Senior Planning Engineer ARZAGA, Marsha 8A Manager of Data Processing KISHORE, Mukund 6A Programmer/Analyst II AZIZ, Mona 7B Senior Planning Engineer KUEBLER, David 4A Planner I
KURKOWSKI, Cheryl 9 Director-Finance and Operations BEEKER, John 1 Director- Environmental Planning (part time)
BOYLE, Daniel 7A Senior Graphics Designer LAYTON, Bob 8A Principal Economic Planner COLE, Joe 1 Principal Planner (part time)
MAIER, Howard Exempt Executive Director
COMER, Andrew 6B Planning Engineer II MAY, Ed 7A Senior Planner/Team Leader
DANIELS, Renee 5A Planner II
DAVIS, Bill 7A Senior Planner/Team Leader
DAVIS, Pam 7A Senior Planner ONESKY, Cheryl 7A Senior Planner
DeJOHN, Steve 9 Director-H.R. and Legal Counsel
DiNUNZIO, Shirley 6A Web Master and Admin. Asst.
DONNELLY, Colleen 6A Planner III PARSH, David 5B Accountant II
DUNNINGS, Regenia 3A Receptionist and Office Asst. FRAZIER, Robert
6B Planning Engineer II/Team Leader SHARAG-ELDIN, Adiyana
7A Senior Planner
EAMAN, Blythe 1 Planner III (part time)
ECKNER, Ron 9 Director- Transportation Planning
TRAMBLE, Andre 6B Accountant III
GIBLIN, Jonathan 6A Planner III/Team Leader
GODEK, Gayle 5A Communications Specialist/Team Leader
GOLDBERG, Ken 6A Librarian/Information Specialist VIDRA, Andy 7B Senior Planner
GRANO, Gary 7A Senior Planner
WHEELER, Jamy 9 Director- Planning/Support
Services HALL, Jack 7A Senior Planner HANLEY, Sally 7A Senior Planner/Team Leader WOODRUFF, Elizabeth 3A Technical Associate II HOLOZADAH, Maher 7B Senior Planning Engineer HOSEK, John 9 Director- Transportation Programs
YORK, Jo Ann 5A Word Processor III
HOSEK, Sharon 6A Communications Coordinator
Administration & Support Administration
Implements directives of the Governing Board and Executive Committee regarding operation of the agency. Oversees work programs, Board, staff relationships, personnel administration, legal support, and day-to-day office support func-tions including the agency’s computer net-work and website.
Staff
• Howard R. Maier, FAICP, Executive Director • Jamy Wheeler, Director of Planning & Support Services • Stephen DeJohn, Esq., Legal Counsel • Marsha Arzaga, Computer Manager • Daniel Boyle, Senior Graphic Designer • Shirley DiNunzio, Administrative Assistant/Webmaster • Regenia Dunnings, Receptionist • Ken Goldberg, Information Resource Librarian • Mukund Kishore, Computer Analyst • JoAnn York, Word Processing
Accounting Responsible for audit standards applicable to financial audits con-tained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. NOACA accounts are organized based on funding sources, each of which are considered a separate ac-counting entity. Accounting provides payroll, accounts receiv-able and payable, purchasing services, and oversees building services.
Staff
• Cheryl Kurkowski, CPA, Director of Finance and Operations
• David Parsh, Accounting • Andre’ Tramble, Accounting
Environmental Division Environmental Planning
In response to federal and state environmental laws and regu-lations, NOACA implements the Air Quality and Water Quality Programs for the five-county region. Staff provides support to the Environmental Advisory Committee and two subcommittees: the Air Quality Subcommittee and the Water Quality Subcommittee and communicates regularly to the Governing Board on air and water quality issues.
Staff
• John Beeker, Ph.D, Director • Pam Davis, AICP, Environmental Planner • Andy Vidra, Sr. Environmental Planner
Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Transportation Division
Plan/Forecasting Team The Plan/Forecasting Team manages development and maintenance of the regional Transportation Plan, en-suring consistency with Board goals, federal regula-tions and state directives. The team also manages the Division’s forecasting and transportation mod-eling activities, as well as planning work related to: • Land Use & Zoning • Regional Economics • Water Quality & Air Quality • Energy Conservation • Environmental Justice
Transportation Improvement Program Team This team manages development and maintenance of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), ensur-ing consistency with Board goals, federal regulations and state directives.
Regional Transportation System Team The RTS Team coordinates the Transportation Division’s sys-tem level planning for all modes, ensuring a multimodal, re-gion-wide approach in Transportation Plan development. This team directs special transit planning, freight planning, bicycle planning and pavement management planning components of NOACA’s Overall Work Program.
Plan/Forecasting Team Members
• Bill Davis—Team Leader • Jim Armaline • Joe Cole (part time) • Blythe Eaman (part time) • Bob Layton, AICP • Adiyana Sharag-Eldin
Core Teams Manage the core elements of Transportation Planning in NOACA’s Overall Work Program.
TIP Team Members
• Ed May —Team Leader • Renee Daniels • John Hosek • Elizabeth Woodruff
RTS Team Members
• Sally Hanley—Team Leader • Mona Aziz • Joe Cole (part time) • Gary Grano • Jack Hall • Dave Kuebler
Corridor Planning Team
Purpose of the Corridor Planning Team is: • To provide technical assistance and oversight consistent with
NOACA goals and policies for corridor and project-level plan-ning activities in coordination with municipalities and state and local agencies.
• To manage the Transportation for Livable Communities Initia-tive (TLCI) and NOACA’s role in Major Investment Studies and ITS.
CP Team Members
• Rob Frazier—Team Leader • Mahmoud Al-Lozi • Andy Comer • Ron Eckner, P.E. • Maher Holozadah
Figure 1C
Communications Team This team manages external communications activities that improve public understanding and involvement regarding transportation planning and the role of NOACA. The team also manages an internal communication that assists teams and helps facilitate their interaction and productivity.
Support Teams Conduct activities that support the work of the Core Teams.
Transportation Administration Team The Transportation Administration Team directs and man-ages the administration of the transportation divi-sion, ensuring successful team operations, produc-tivity and team member development and support. The team also manages the division’s service and technical assistance programs to communities.
Communications Team Members
• Gayle Godek —Team Leader • Colleen Donnelly • Steve Jones • Cheryl Onesky
Transportation Administration Team Members
• Jonathan Giblin—Team Leader • Mahmoud Al-Lozi • Ron Eckner, P.E. (Division Director) • John Hosek (Division Director) • Sharon Hosek
SECTION VI : TRANSIT AGENCIES
PLANNING ACTIVIT IES
(N ON E WERE RECEIVED)
138
6052tmem
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joseph Calabrese, GCRTA Kristina Fenselon, Geauga County Transit Ray Jurkowski, LAKETRAN Tom Ferguson, Lorain County Transit Medina County Transit
FROM: John Hosek, Transportation Program Director
Ron Eckner, Transportation Planning Director
DATE: March 15, 2005 RE: NOACA'S FY 2006OVERALL WORK PROGRAM The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is in the process of creating its Overall Work Program (OWP). The OWP contains programs and activities designed to meet the transportation and environmental planning priorities for the Counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina during the next fiscal year (FY 2006). In accordance with federal guidance, NOACA’s OWP is required to contain all planning activities from the region’s transit agencies, regardless of the funding source. That is, just as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) contains all construction projects, the OWP must contain all planning projects. Therefore, we request that you forward us any anticipated transportation planning activities for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Please transmit this information in whatever format you have available. If your activities are not readily available in written form, we can take the information by phone or it can be sent by email at [email protected]. If possible, please send us the information by April 8, 2005 so that we may incorporate it in our final program. Thank you for your assistance. Please contact Sharon Hosek, at 216-241-2414, Extension 331, if you have any questions.
