Project Assignment Of Local Points - Greensboro, NC

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Project Assignment

Of Local Points

2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Final Regional and Division Needs Project Assignment of Local Points

For NCDOT’s Strategic Prioritization Process

Background The Strategic Prioritization Process is the methodology NCDOT uses to rank and identify projects for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP includes a listing of transportation projects, their funding sources, and schedule for implementation. The Strategic Prioritization Process is a multi-modal process, in which highway, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, rail, and aviation project needs are evaluated. It is primarily performance-based and includes an evaluation of all modes as well as local input through the Greensboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and NCDOT Division 7. The process was initiated in 2009 with Executive Order No.2 under NCDOT’s Transportation Reform.

The first version of the Strategic Prioritization Process (Prioritization 1.0) was used to support development of the Fiscal Years 2012-2018 TIP. The second version (Prioritization 2.0), initiated in June 2011, supported development of the Fiscal Years 2014-2020 TIP. However, due to previous federal legislation (MAP-21) approval and a change in administration at the state level, the Fiscal Years 2014-2020 TIP was delayed and not approved by the Board of Transportation.

During 2012 and 2013, NCDOT worked with internal and external stakeholders to revamp the process, driven by House Bill 817, known as Strategic Transportation Investments (STI). The bill established funding tiers (statewide, regional, and division) and made allocations across all modes. Approximately $15 billion from the State Highway Trust Fund and federal sources are estimated to be available for allocation between fiscal years 2018 and 2027 across the three tiers. Funds are intended for capital-related projects for all modes. Small scale operation and maintenance-related projects will not be evaluated under this process and will generally be funded through the State Highway Fund.

Prioritization 4.0 is the primary input for the Fiscal Years 2018-2027 TIP. Prioritization is a multi-modal process, in which Highway, Public Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian, Rail, and Aviation project needs will be evaluated. The process covered newly submitted project needs as well as projects that had been submitted under Prioritization 3.0, but which were funded or unfunded in FY 2021 or later.

In addition, Senate Bill 890 requires NCDOT to develop a process for approving local methodologies used by the MPOs and Rural Planning Organization (RPOs). Therefore, all MPOs and RPOs must develop a local performance based process based on criteria outlined in House Bill 817 (STI). Public involvement is an important component to the development of the local methodologies used and providing local input through the Greensboro MPO and NCDOT Division 7. You may view more

Greensboro Assignment of Local Points 2 December 2016

information on the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) at http://www.ncdot.gov/strategictransportationinvestments/default.html.

Public Involvement Two Public Review periods were held for the MPO’s evaluation of projects to be submitted to NCDOT. The first Public Review period was held February 22 through March 22. The 30-day period allowed the public to review and comment on the MPO Project Ranking Methodology and Listing of Projects being considered to be submitted to NCDOT for funding. A second Public Review period was held June 14 through July 19 and included two public meetings. The meetings were held June 21 and July 14, during the City Council and County Commissioner’s meetings, respectively. Public involvement held in July gave the citizens an opportunity to comment on the Draft Regional Tier and Division Needs Project Assignment of Local Points. As identified in Step Four of the MPO Project Ranking Methodology, up to 100 points may be awarded to a project. The MPO had 1800 points available at the Regional and Division Tier. Assignment of 1-100 point(s) to a project is the MPO’s method for communicating top priority projects to NCDOT. As noted above, NCDOT also provides local input through the assignment of local points. NCDOT had 2500 points at the Regional and Division Tier that must be allocated across the five counties included in Division 7. The MPO worked closely with the NCDOT Division 7 Office to coordinate on the assignment of local points to priority projects. The MPO’s assignment of local points were based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors. The factors have been weighted to reflect their relative importance. Factors include:

Factor Description Weighted Percentage Relative performance in NCDOT’s quantitative scoring process

Projects ranked from highest to lowest into three tiers based on NCDOT’s quantitative scoring.

40

Projects that support multi-modalism (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, or freight)

Projects on roadways with bicycle, pedestrian, and/ or transit accommodations in approved plan or design. Or projects on roadways with Interstate, US, or NC shields.

10

Identified on the MPO Priority List

TAC approved MPO Priority List includes Greensboro Urban Area priority projects for obtaining funding by mode.

15

Feasibility of obtaining funding and construction of project during fiscal years 2018-2027

Readiness of the project determined by the scope of the project and phases required and completed in the project development process.

15

Impact to local budget Degree that local bond project will free up local bond dollars if funded by NCDOT. 10

Impact to economic development

Projects that support economic development. 10

The MPO used a matrix to evaluate each project based on these factors. A color scheme with assigned points was used to assess the projects relative performance under each factor. The color scheme is defined as follows:

http://www.ncdot.gov/strategictransportationinvestments/default.html


Green- Project performs well or has a positive impact on the factor. (4 points) Yellow- Project performs moderately or has little or no impact on the factor (2 points) Red- Project performs low or has negative impact on factor (0 points)

Factor Color Scheme & Point Assignments Relative performance in NCDOT’s quantitative scoring process

Green will be assigned to projects in top tier; Yellow to those in second tier; and Red to those in bottom tier.


Any project following into the above categories will receive a Green assignment all other projects will receive a Red assignment.


Green will be assigned to projects identified on the list and all others will receive a Red assignment.


Green will be assigned to projects with designs completed or that will only require a Categorical Exclusion environmental document. Yellow will be assigned to projects with designs or environmental documents currently underway or have completed feasibility study. Red will be assigned to all other projects.

Impact to local budget Green will be assigned to all projects currently on a member jurisdiction’s Bond or Capital Improvement Project list. Yellow will be assigned to local roads currently not on a list. Red will be assigned to all other projects.


Green will be assigned to projects that support economic development plans in an adopted plan. Yellow will be assigned to projects that will support current economic development activity. Red will be assigned to all other projects.

The Final Project Assignment of Local Points is shown in the following tables. Table 1 reflects draft projects funded at the Statewide Tier. This table includes highway, rail, and aviation projects. These projects are not assigned any local points as they are a 100% quantitatively scored. Table 2 includes the Regional Tier projects (includes unfunded Statewide Projects that cascaded down). Table 3 includes the Division Tier projects (includes unfunded Regional Projects that cascaded down). Note the assignment of local points were changed for sidewalk projects on Church Street and Farmington Drive. The quantitative scores were recalculated by NCDOT and Farmington’s score increased and thus points were moved to it from Church Street. The changes are highlighted in yellow in the last column.

Some projects received less than a 100 points based on its project location be located outside the MPO’s jurisdiction. The points shown reflect the percentage of the project located within the MPO’s jurisdiction. It is also important to note individual funding sources are available for bicycle/ pedestrian projects and public transportation projects. Roadway and rail projects compete for the same funding. Aviation projects received funding under the Statewide Tier in fiscal years 18-22 and therefore have not been considered under the Regional or Division Tiers.

Tables 4 and 5 include draft funded projects at the Regional and Division Needs Tiers, respectively. The MPO received funding for two projects at the regional tier. This is due to the fact that Division 9,


which is paired with our Division 7 at the Regional Tier, received funding for portions of their urban loop. Division 9’s urban loop projects scored higher than the MPO’s projects and had significant costs. This left very little funding for other projects.

The MPO received funding for 17 pedestrian, bicycle, highway, and transit projects combined with an approximate total cost of $78 million dollars at the Division Needs Tier. NCDOT will approve the final TIP, which will include the draft funded projects from across the State, in July 2017.

In an Appendix C you will find the Public Involvement held for the Draft MPO Ranking Methodology, Project Listing, and Draft Project Assignment of Local Points. It includes an overview of the public review process and public comments received.

PRIORITIZATION 4.0Table 1. NCDOT Draft Scores

Draft Funded Statewide Projects

5

SPOT ID Mode Facility DescriptionStatewide

Scoring Regional ScoringDivision Scoring Funded NCDOT Cost

H150710 Highway I-40 (I-5964)

Improve interchange at Elm-Eugene Street. Reconstruct right-turn lane to eliminate slip lane and improve safety. Reconstruct sidewalk

and crosswalk.80.74 56.53 42.40

Funded for ROW in FY23 and Construction in FY24.

$400,000

A151027 AviationGSO - Piedmont-Triad

International

Taxiway J. This taxiway will increase our capacity and improve aircraft movement between Taxiway D and J2. This is adjacent to

our Fixed Based Operator and this area can be a bottleneck for commercial service and general aviation. #3474 FY 2023

80.68 56.16 38.66 Funded for Construction in FY23. $500,000

H150713 Highway I-40 ( I-5965)Improve capacity, travel time, and safety by widening Interstate 40 through Greensboro and improve Elm-Eugene and Randleman Road

interchanges. Include replacing the Railroad overpass bridge.80.40 50.56 37.85

Funded for ROW in FY24 and Construction in FY26. (Partially funded for $64,611,000)

$116,329,000


International

Northwest Apron. This apron will increase capacity for future expansion.#3475

FY202471.70 49.23 33.83 Funded for Construction in FY23. $500,000


International

Taxiway F. This taxiway will increase our capacity and improve aircraft movement around the airfield. This includes a Taxiway

bridge over Ted Johnson Parkway.#3473 FY 2022

71.54 49.26 33.64 Funded for Construction in FY24. $500,000

R150840 RailNCRR/NS Main line in

GreensboroGrade separation at Hilltop Road (Crossing No. 722 361Y, MP Main

290.1270.60 50.43 36.38

Funded for ROW in FY23 and Construction in FY25.

$6,935,000

PRIORITIZATION 4.0Table 2. Final Project Assignment of Local Points

Regional Needs Tier Projects

Greensboro Assignment of Local Points 6

Map ID Tier SPOT ID Mode Facility Description

Regional Scoring

(Out of 70 pts.)

Division Scoring

(Out of 50 pts)

Regional Rank (Out

of 101)

Division Rank (Out

of 109) NCDOT

Cost

NCDOT's Performance

(40%)

Support Mult-

modalism (10%)

MPO Priority

List (15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)

Local Budget Impact (10%)

Economic Development

Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Recommended Point Allocations

1 Statewide H150727 Highway I-73

Reconfigure I-73 Southbound to I-85 BUS NB exit loop. Install jersey barrier on I-73 Southbound to

separate through traffic from exiting traffic. Minimal widening to exit loop. No changes to substructure

required.

34.06 22.93 40 N/A $6,040,000 4 4 4 4 0 2 3.4 100

2 Regional H150712 Highway NC 68

Combination of access management and safety improvements along congested corridor. Has large parcels of land on either side that very likely will

develop in the future.

40.72 30.89 16 40 $7,000,000 4 4 4 4 0 2 3.4 100

3 Statewide R140002 RailNS Main-

Pomona YardExtend Pomona Yard auxiliary track and add power

turnouts.40.85 27.38 14 N/A $1,500,000 4 4 4 2 0 4 3.3 100

4 Statewide R140016 RailNS H line- Franklin

Boulevard

Grade separation at Franklin Boulevard crossing (722959A) in Greensboro. Also includes O'Ferrell

Street crossing closure (722961B).

42.79 30.08 8 N/A $12,000,000 4 4 4 2 0 2 3.1 100

5 Regional H150728 Highway NC 68, NC 65

Widening roadway from Guilford County to Rockingham County to improve capacity and travel

time. Provide more direct connection between Winston Salem and Future 1-73.

37.72 27.81 29 50 $23,048,000 4 4 4 2 0 2 3.17

(93 points donated to PTRPO)

6 Statewide H150713 Highway I-40 ( I-5965)

Improve capacity, travel time, and safety by widening Interstate 40 through Greensboro and improve Elm-Eugene and Randleman Road interchanges. Include replacing the Railroad overpass bridge. Funded for ROW in FY24 and Construction in FY26. (Partially

funded for $64,611,000)

50.56 37.85 3 N/A $51,718,000 4 4 4 0 0 2 2.8To be resubmitted

under P 5.0

7 Regional R150274 Rail Passenger CarsPurchase 5 new bi-level passenger cars for future Piedmont service between Raleigh and Charlotte.

34.64 22.62 38 109 $18,000,000 4 4 0 4 0 2 2.8 12

8 Statewide H090051-B Highway US 421

West of US 158 in Forsyth County to West of SR 1850 in Guilford County. Pavement and Bridge

Rehabilitation. Section B: SR 2662 (Linville Road) in Forsyth County to West of SR 1850 (Sandy Ridge

Road) in Guilford County.

41.52 29.75 12 N/A $28,294,000 4 4 0 2 0 2 2.5 22

9 Statewide H090605-A Highway I-40 Widen interstate from 4 Lanes to Six Lanes Between

US 311 and I-40 Bus./US 421.38.00 26.87 26 N/A $142,741,000 4 4 0 2 0 2 2.5 3

10 Regional H090203 HighwayUS 70

(R-2910)Widen to Multi-Lanes 29.43 23.00 63 64 $41,575,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 12

11 Regional H090351-B HighwayUS 70

(U-2581B) Widen to Multi-Lanes, Part on New Location 28.20 21.87 69 69 $39,150,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 100


Regional Needs Tier Projects

Greensboro Assignment of Local Points 7


Regional Scoring

(Out of 70 pts.)

Division Scoring

(Out of 50 pts)

Regional Rank (Out

of 101)

Division Rank (Out

of 109) NCDOT

Cost

NCDOT's Performance

(40%)

Support Mult-

modalism (10%)

MPO Priority

List (15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)



Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Recommended Point Allocations

12 Statewide H090142-B HighwayUS 158

(R-2577B)Widen to Multi-Lanes. 34.26 25.43 39 N/A $52,926,000 4 4 0 2 0 0 2.3 14

13 Statewide H111122 HighwayNC 68

(U-5607)Widen from 4 Lane Divided to 6 Lane Divided from

Market Street to Pleasant Ridge Road.24.18 15.18 80 N/A $27,987,000 2 4 0 4 0 2 2 100

14 Statewide R140017 RailNS H line-

Wagoner Bend Road

Grade separation at Wagoner Bend Road crossing (722966K) in Greensboro. Also includes Buchanan

Church Road crossing closure (722965D).

25.60 17.51 78 N/A $7,675,000 2 4 0 2 0 4 1.9 100

15 Statewide H150912 HighwayUS 29 BYP(US

29 Future I-785)

Upgrade expressway to freeway, install service roads and close driveways along US 29 to upgrade to

Interstate Standard

30.68 20.70 58 N/A $89,475,000 2 4 0 2 0 2 1.7 64

16 Statewide H111235 Highway US 421 Widen to 6 Lane Freeway from Winston-Salem

Northern Beltway to I-40.31.42 22.05 54 N/A $110,926,520 2 4 0 2 0 2 1.7 22

17 Regional H111129 Highway NC 150 Resurface and Widen Shoulders a Minimum of 4 Feet 31.12 23.33 57 62 $10,100,000 2 4 0 2 0 0 1.5 100

18 Statewide H090147-A HighwayUS 158

(R-2580A)Widen to Multi-Lanes. 26.77 19.94 74 N/A $145,661,000 2 4 0 2 0 0 1.5 9

19 Statewide H090142-C HighwayUS 158

(R-2577C) Widen to Multi-Lanes. 26.75 19.94 76 N/A $80,200,000 2 4 0 2 0 0 1.5 100

20 Statewide R140015 RailNS H line- Ward

Road

Grade separation at Ward Road crossing (722962H) in Greensboro. Also includes Maxfield Road crossing

closure (722964W).

15.54 12.70 94 N/A $4,990,000 0 4 0 2 0 4 1.1 100

21 Regional T130080 TransitPART

Greensboro Express

Expansion fleet vehicle - 40' Bus to expand passenger capacity on PART Express system operating on route

corridor Greensboro Express.

30.51 22.44 59 66 $45,000 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 95

22 Regional T130077 Transit

PART Airport Area Hub

Shuttle Service LTV #3 FY16

Expansion fleet vehicle - LTV to expand collector and shuttle vehicle fleet to meet local service demands in

and around the Airport Area and the newly developed Veterans Hospital in Kernersville. In

addition, business park service and deviated fixed route services along the Hwy. 68 corridor.

29.15 21.42 64 70 $8,000 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 100

23 Statewide R150841 RailPTI Rail Spur PH

IConstruct PTI Rail Spur from NS line provdiding

access to the airport.2.01 1.00 101 N/A $4,600,000 0 4 0 2 0 2 0.9 100

24 Regional T130078 TransitPART Support

Vehicle - Greensboro

Support Vehicle to provide daily maintenance and supervisory functions related to PART Express

services.

8.00 5.67 100 108 $8,000 0 0 0 4 0 0 0.6 100


Division Needs Tier Projects

Greensboro Assignment of Local Points 8 * Based on previous funding allocations, only the top four projects are expected to be funded.


Regional Scoring

(Out of 70 pts.)

Division Scoring

(Out of 50 pts)

Regional Rank (Out

of 101)

Division Rank (Out

of 109) NCDOT Cost

NCDOT's Performance

(40%)

Support Mult-modalism

(10%)

MPO Priority List

(15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)



Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Recommended Point

Allocations

1 Division B151014 BikePed A&Y GreenwayConstruct multi-use path from Markland Drive to

Smith Street.N/A 44.69 N/A 4

$500,0004 4 4 4 4 4 4 100

2 Division B151015 BikePedDowntown

Greenway Phase 4

Construct Multi-use path from Smith Street to Spring

Garden Street.N/A 39.61 N/A 14

$500,0004 4 4 4 4 4 4 100

3 Division H141817 Highway Friendly Avenue

Widening of Friendly Ave will accommodate restriping

of Wendover ramp to dual-left turns to address

congestion issue along ramps.

N/A 40.96 N/A 12 $1,600,000 4 4 4 4 4 2 3.8 100

4 Division B150777 Pedestrian Wendover Avenue Install sidewalks from Summit Avenue to EL-5101DD N/A 46.67 N/A 1$298,368

4 4 4 4 4 0 3.6 100

5 Division B150749 Pedestrian Holden RoadInstall sidewalk from N. of Gate City Boulevard (High

Point Rd) to Gate City BoulevardN/A 44.13 N/A 5

$314,400

4 4 4 4 4 0 3.6 100

6 Division B150754 Pedestrian Farmington DriveInstall sidewalks from Gate City Blvd (High Point) to

Wintergarden Drive.N/A 42.74 N/A 7

$345,6004 4 4 4 4 0 3.6 100

7 Division B150745 Pedestrian Meadowview RoadInstall sidewalks from Randleman Road to Elm-Eugene

Street.N/A 42.68 N/A 9

$456,1924 4 4 4 4 0 3.6 100

8 Division B151017 BikePedNorth Buffalo Creek

Greenway

Construct multi-use path from Elm Street to

Yanceyville Street.N/A 43.27 N/A 6

$500,000

4 4 0 4 2 4 3.2To be

constructed by others

9 Division H150696 Highway Bryan Boulevard

Improve interchange. Design and construct new ramp

from westbound New Garden Road to westbound

Bryan Boulevard.N/A 35.18 N/A 26 $3,600,000 4 4 4 2 0 2 3.1 100

10* Division B150838 BikePedVance Arlington

Greenway

Install multi-use path from E. Bragg Street ot E. Florida

Street.N/A 32.70 N/A 33

$500,0004 4 0 4 2 2 3

11 Division T150254 TransitGTA- J. Douglas

Galyon Deport

Renovations

Renovate J. Douglas Galyon Deport to support an

expanded customer service area (ticket counter and

call center), waiting area, public meeting room, and

driver's lounge (including new restrooms ans security

area(s). Optionally construct new vending area and the

removal and replacement of specific HVAC units.

N/A 25.69 N/A 59 $142,127 2 4 4 4 4 2 3 100

12 Division B150768 Pedestrian Wendover Ave Install Grecade Street to Church Street. N/A 42.72 N/A 8 $608,371 4 4 0 4 2 0 2.8 81

13* Division B150733 Pedestrian Church StreetInstall sidewalks from Lees Chapel Road to Electra

Drive.N/A 40.08 N/A 13

$330,4054 4 0 4 2 0 2.8 100

14* Division B150752 Pedestrian Spring Garden St Install sidewalk Merritt Drive to Holden Road N/A 36.59 N/A 20$304,128 4 4 0 4 2 0 2.8

15* Division B150775 Pedestrian Muirs Chapel Road Install sidewalk from Tower Road to Friendly Avenue. N/A 36.23 N/A 21$253,440

4 4 0 4 2 0 2.8

16 Division B150739 Pedestrian Pisgah Church 2Install sidewalk from Church Street to Willoughby

Boulevard.N/A 35.70 N/A 24

$304,128

4 4 0 4 2 0 2.8City of

Greensboro Funded

17* Division B150771 Pedestrian Lawndale DriveInstall sidewalk Pisgah Church Road to Beaconwood

Road.N/A 34.72 N/A 28

$327,1684 4 0 4 2 0 2.8





Regional Scoring

(Out of 70 pts.)

Division Scoring

(Out of 50 pts)

Regional Rank (Out

of 101)

Division Rank (Out

of 109) NCDOT Cost

NCDOT's Performance

(40%)


(10%)

MPO Priority List

(15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)



Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Recommended Point

Allocations

18* Division B150779 Bike Church StreetInstall bike lane from E. Washington Street to Summit

Avenue.N/A 31.41 N/A 38

$228,6494 4 0 4 2 0 2.8

19* Division B151057 BikeBike Sharing

ProgramInstall bike sharing stations. N/A 35.79 N/A 22

$186,9004 4 0 2 2 2 2.7

20 Division H090728 HighwaySR 1850 (Sandy

Ridge Road)

Widen to Multi-Lane Section and Improve Safety at

Railroad.N/A 26.91 N/A 54 $18,461,000 2 4 4 2 2 4 2.7 100

21* Division B150772 Pedestrian Vanstory St Install sidewalk from Ontario Street to Holden Road. N/A 34.69 N/A 29$460,800

4 4 0 2 4 0 2.7

22 Regional H150712 Highway NC 68

Combination of access management and safety

improvements along congested corridor. Has large

parcels of land on either side that very likely will

develop in the future.

40.72 30.89 16 40 $7,000,000 2 4 4 4 0 2 2.6 100

23 Division B151064 BikePed Summerfield SouthConstruct multi-use path from US 220 to Centerfield

Road.N/A 28.07 N/A 49

$3,428,9452 4 4 2 2 2 2.5 100

24 Division H150704 Highway SR 2124 (Lewiston)

Intersection improvements. Construct turning lanes,

sidewalk and curb and gutter. Needs capacity

improvement at this intersection- particularly for the

SB left turn ans WB right turns. There are also fairly

high through volumes on Fleming.

N/A 28.43 N/A 48 $900,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 100

25 Regional H150728 Highway NC 68, NC 65

Widening roadway from Guilford County to

Rockingham County to improve capacity and travel

time. Provide more direct connection between

Winston Salem and Future 1-73.

37.72 27.81 29 50 $23,048,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 7

26 Division H090453-A HighwaySR 1556 (Gallimore

Dairy Road)Widen to 4 lanes dividied N/A 27.41 N/A 51 $17,100,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 100

27 Regional H090203 HighwayUS 70

(R-2910)Widen to Multi-Lanes 29.43 23.00 64 106 $41,575,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 12

28 Regional H090351-B HighwayUS 70

(U-2581B) Widen to Multi-Lanes, Part on New Location 28.20 21.87 69 116 $39,150,000 2 4 4 2 0 2 2.3 100

29 Division H129690 HighwayNew Route -

Norwalk Street

New roadway alignment with grade separation over

railroad and improvements at Wendover Avenue

intersection.

N/A 23.45 N/A 61 $23,800,000 2 4 0 2 2 4 2.1 100

30 Division H111058 HighwaySR 2334 (Air

Harbor)

Construct Turning Lanes and Sidewalk at intersection.

includes Marking a Left Turn Lane with Storage.

Sidewalks to Be Constructed on Air Harbor Road and

Sidewalk Ramps on All Four Corners.

N/A 26.58 N/A 55 $475,000 2 4 0 4 2 0 2 100

31 Division H090432 HighwaySR 2045 (East

Mountain Street/Old

US 421)

Widen to Multi-Lanes from Macy Grove in Forsyth

County to Bunker Hill Road in Guilford. N/A 21.03 N/A 74 $24,856,000 2 4 0 2 0 4 1.9

32 Division H111124 HighwaySR 2133 (Pleasant

Ridge)

Widen to 4 Lanes divided with bike and pedestrian

accomodations from West Market to NC 68.N/A 20.20 N/A 78 $23,000,000 2 4 0 2 0 4 1.9

33 Division H141114 HighwaySR 2133 (Pleasant

Ridge Road)

Widen from 2 lanes to 4 lane divided. Construct bike

and pedestrian accommodations from NC 68 to Old Oak Ridge Road.

N/A 18.05 N/A 82 $20,588,000 2 4 0 2 0 2 1.7

34 Division B150742 Pedestrian Pisgah Church 3Install sidewalk from Willoughby Boulevard to

Lawndale Drive.N/A 31.08 N/A 39

$202,752

2 0 0 4 2 0 1.6City of

Greensboro Funded





Regional Scoring

(Out of 70 pts.)

Division Scoring

(Out of 50 pts)

Regional Rank (Out

of 101)

Division Rank (Out

of 109) NCDOT Cost

NCDOT's Performance

(40%)


(10%)

MPO Priority List

(15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)



Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Recommended Point

Allocations

35 Division H150730 Highway Eugene Street

Rehab deck, replace expansion joints, plate girder ends,

replace worn bearings, clean and paint girders,

shotcrete and epoxy inject crack on substructure.

(submitted to structures by M. Stanley)Full report by

city should be available in December

N/A 8.31 N/A 174 $4,000,000 0 4 0 4 4 2 1.6City of

Greensboro Funded

36 Regional H111129 Highway NC 150 Resurface and Widen Shoulders a Minimum of 4 Feet 31.12 23.33 55 62 $10,100,000 2 4 0 2 0 0 1.5

37 Regional R150274 Rail Passenger CarsPurchase 5 new bi-level passenger cars for future

Piedmont service between Raleigh and Charlotte.34.64 22.62 37 65 $18,000,000 2 0 0 2 0 2 1.3

38 Regional T130077 TransitPART Airport Area

Hub Shuttle Service

LTV #3 FY16

Expansion fleet vehicle - LTV to expand collector and

shuttle vehicle fleet to meet local service demands in

and around the Airport Area and the newly developed

Veterans Hospital in Kernersville. In addition, business

park service and deviated fixed route services along the

Hwy. 68 corridor.

29.15 21.42 61 70 $8,000 2 0 0 2 0 2 1.3

39 Division H129623-F Highway I-840 Construct interchange at Fleming- Lewiston. N/A 20.27 N/A 77 $13,300,000 2 0 0 2 0 2 1.3

40 Regional T130080 TransitPART Greensboro

Express

Expansion fleet vehicle - 40' Bus to expand passenger

capacity on PART Express system operating on route

corridor Greensboro Express.

30.51 22.44 57 66 $45,000 2 0 0 0 0 2 1

41 Regional T130078 TransitPART Support

Vehicle - Greensboro

Support Vehicle to provide daily maintenance and

supervisory functions related to PART Express services.

8.00 5.67 99 108 $8,000 0 0 0 4 0 0 0.6

42 Division H129624-D Highway I-840 Construct interchange at Cone Boulevard. N/A 6.84 N/A 105 $10,000,000 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.5


Draft Funded Regional Projects

11

SPOT ID Mode TIP DescriptionStatewide

ScoringRegional Scoring

Division Scoring Funded NCDOT Cost

R140016 Rail P-5709Grade separation at Franklin Boulevard crossing (722959A) in

Greensboro. Also includes O'Ferrell Street crossing closure (722961B)

61.66 42.79 30.08 Funded for ROW in FY21 and Construction in FY23. 12,000,000

R140002 Rail P-5714 Extend Pomona Yard auxillary track and add power turnouts 63.37 40.85 27.38 Funded for Construction in FY20. 1,500,000

R150274 Rail P-5719

Purchase 5 bi-level passenger cars for Piedmont service between Raleigh and Charlotte. This project will provide more

level boarding at stations with low platforms, reducing the need for wheelchair lifts and eliminating the need for patrons to

climb multiple steps onto passenger cars. Also adds addional passenger car capacity for future 4th and 5th frequency.

Includes BGMPO, CRMPO, CAMPO, CRTPO, DCHC MPO, GUAMPO, and HPMPO, includes Divisions 5,7,9, and 10.

N/A 34.64 22.62 Funded for Construction in FY19. 18,000,000


Draft Funded Division Projects

12

SPOT ID Mode TIPRoute / Facility

Name From / Cross Street To / Cross Street Description

Division Needs Total Score (Out of

100) Funded Cost To NCDOTB150745 BikePed EB-5878 Meadowview Road Randleman Rd Elm-Eugene St Install sidewalks 72.68 Funded for ROW in FY20

and Construction in FY21.

$456,192

B150749 BikePed EB-5876 Holden Road N. of Gate City Blvd (High Point Rd)

Gate City Blvd (High Point Rd)

Install sidewalks 74.13Funded for ROW in FY19


$314,400

B150754 BikePed EB-5877 Farmington Drive Gate City Blvd (High Point)

Wintergarden Install sidewalks 72.74 Funded for ROW in FY20 and Construction in

FY21. $345,600

B150768 BikePed EB-5883 Wendover Ave Grecade St Church St Install sidewalks 68.47 Funded for ROW in FY20 and Construction in

FY21. $608,371

B150777 BikePed EB-5897 Wendover Ave Summit Ave EL-5101DD Install sidewalks 77.17 Funded for ROW in FY18 and Construction in

FY19. $298,368

B151014 BikePed EB-5875 A&Y Greenway Markland Dr Smith St Construct Multi-use Path 74.69 Funded for Construction in FY19. $500,000

B151015 BikePed EB-5881 Downtown Greenway Phase 4

Smith St Spring Garden st Construct Multi-use Path 70.11 Funded for Construction in FY19. $500,000

B151064 BikePed EB-5900 Summerfield South US 220 Centerfield Road Construct multiuse path 53.07 Funded for ROW in FY22 and Construction in

FY24. $3,428,945

H090453-A* Highway U-4015A SR 1556 (Gallimore Dairy Road)

NC 68 I-40 Widen to 4 lanes dividied 77.41 Funded for ROW in FY23 and Construction in

FY25. $17,100,000

H090728* Highway U-6045 SR 1850 (Sandy Ridge Road)

I-40 SR 1008 (WestMarket Street)

Widen to Multi-Lane Section and Improve Safety at Railroad.

64.41 Funded for ROW in FY23 and Construction in

FY26. $18,461,000

H111058* Highway U-6019 SR 2334 (AirHarbor)

SR 2347 (LakeBrandt)

Construct Turning Lanes and Sidewalk at intersection. includes Marking a Left Turn

Lane with Storage.Sidewalks to Be Constructed on Air

Harbor Road and Sidewalk Ramps on All Four Corners.

51.58

Funded for ROW in FY24 and Construction in

FY26. $475,000

H141817 Highway U-5841 Friendly Avenue Lindell Road Widening of Friendly Ave will accommodate restriping of Wendover

ramp to dual-left turns to address congestion issue along ramps.

90.96Funded for ROW in FY19


$1,600,000


Draft Funded Division Projects

13

SPOT ID Mode TIPRoute / Facility

Name From / Cross Street To / Cross Street Description

Division Needs Total Score (Out of

100) Funded Cost To NCDOTH150696 Highway U-6008 Bryan Boulevard New Garden/ Horse

Pen CreekImprove interchange. Design and

construct new ramp from westbound New Garden Road to westbound Bryan

Boulevard.



$3,600,000

H150704 Highway U-6016 SR 2124 (Lewiston) SR 2136 Fleming

Intersection improvements. Construct turning lanes, sidewalk and curb and

gutter. Needs capacity improvement at this intersection- particularly for the SB left turn ans WB right turns. There are

also fairly high through volumes on Fleming.



$900,000

H150712 Highway U-6012 NC 68 NC 150 Folgeman Road

Combination of access management and safety improvements along congested corridor. Has large parcels of land on

either side that very likely will develop in the future.



$7,000,000

H150728* Highway R-5823 NC 68, NC 65 NC 65 (south) US 220 Widening roadway from Guilford County to Rockingham County to improve

capacity and travel time. Provide more direct connection between Winston

Salem and Future 1-73.

77.81

Funded for ROW in FY23 and Construction in

FY25. $23,048,000

T150254 Transit T-C010

GTA- J. Douglas Galyon Deport Renovations

Renovate J. Douglas Galyon Deport to support an expanded customer service

area (ticket counter and call center), waiting area, public meeting room, and

driver's lounge (including new restrooms ans security area(s). Optionally construct new vending area and the removal and

replacement of specific HVAC units.

61.19 Funded for Construction in FY19. $142,127

*Note: The project's Right-of-way and/ or Construction schedule is beyond the first 5 years (2018-2022), therefore it will be subject to reprioritization.

APPENDIX A

MPO Ranking Methodology

The MPO Project Ranking Methodology is an important component in Strategic Prioritization Process. The MPO Project Ranking Methodology serves to:

Allow the MPO to identify projects that will serve the highest need; Allow the MPO to communicate local input for specific projects; Meet NCDOT’s requirements for development of a local methodology

NCDOT will rank projects primarily based on quantitative data (i.e., congestion, safety, ridership, accessibility), but also consider qualitative data also known as local input. The local input, shown below for each tier, is evenly split between the MPO and the NCDOT Division 7 Office. The statewide tier projects are only scored quantitatively, therefore local input is only provided for projects included in the regional and division tiers.

Note: Projects in the statewide tier which are not awarded funding are also eligible to compete at the regional tier. This is also the case for regional tiered projects which may compete at the division tier if not funded. (Aviation projects will be the only exception to this rule.) MPO Project Ranking Process The process proposed for use by the Greensboro Urban Area MPO for Prioritization 4.0 includes 6 key steps:

1) Identification of candidate projects 2) Evaluation of candidate projects 3) Submittal of local projects to NCDOT 4) Assignment of Local Points 5) Public Involvement 6) Submittal of local input to NCDOT

Step One: Identification of Candidate Projects MPO staff will begin the first step by compiling a list of candidate projects for scoring by NCDOT’s Strategic Planning Office of Transportation (SPOT). Staff will coordinate with potential implementing sponsor agencies (including the City of Greensboro, Guilford County Parks & Open Space, GTA, PART, Guilford County (TAMS)), and the towns of Pleasant Garden, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, and Sedalia) to compile the list of candidate projects. MPO staff will then screen the candidate project list to narrow it down before the evaluation step. The screening process will consider a range of factors including:

• Eligibility requirements; • Relative need; • Realistic potential for funding and implementation between FY 2018-2027.

The TCC and TAC will be requested to endorse the candidate project list before step two, the evaluation of candidate projects

TIER Statewide Regional Division QUANTITATIVE SCORING % 100 70 50 LOCAL INPUT SCORING % N/A 30 50

Step Two: Evaluation of Candidate Projects Demonstration of project need is key to a project’s competitiveness under NCDOT’s project selection process. The MPO will evaluate candidate projects’ competitiveness based on the NCDOT ranking process and criteria.

The Appendix, at the end of this document, includes the eligibility requirements set by the NCDOT, FHWA, and the MPO staff and NCDOT’s scoring criteria is provided in the following order:

Roadway Projects

Public Transportation

Rail

Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects

Aviation

Step Three: Submittal of Local Projects to NCDOT MPO staff will provide TCC and TAC final MPO scores for all candidate projects. The total number of projects that can be submitted by each mode is as follows:

Roadway- A total of 15 projects may be submitted. This total includes 14 new projects and 1 substitution for an existing project.

Public Transportation- A total of 14 new public transportation projects can be submitted. Bicycle and Pedestrian – A total of 14 bicycle and pedestrian projects can be submitted. Rail- A total of 14 projects can be submitted. Aviation – A total of 14 new aviation projects can be submitted.

Staff will narrow down, if necessary, the project list for each mode based on the results of step two. This list will represent the Recommended Project List to be submitted to NCDOT by November 20th.

Step Four: Assignment of Local Points The assignment of local points will be based on the results of NCDOT’s quantitative scoring of the MPO’s projects along with other factors like project readiness (i.e., completed feasibility study, implementable within first five years of the TIP), cost, available funding, relevant funding restrictions, & MPO priorities.

The MPO has 1800 points that can be allocated to projects across all modes by tier. Up to 100 points can be allocated to a single project. 1800 points each will be available for use at the Regional and Division Tiers.

The MPO is allowed local input or assignment of points at the Regional and Division Tiers. The MPO will use a ‘Step Down One’ approach for unfunded projects from the Statewide and Regional Tiers. This approach would allow unfunded Statewide projects to pass down to the Regional Tier and unfunded Regional projects to pass down to the Division Tier. Aviation projects will be the only exception to this rule.

This would result in the MPO assigning points to Statewide and Regional projects under the Regional Tier. Under the Division Tier, the MPO will be assigning points to Regional and Division Projects.

Assignment of local points will be based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors. The factors have been weighted to reflect their relative importance. Factors include:

Factor Description Weighted Percentage

Relative performance in NCDOT’s quantitative scoring process

Projects ranked from highest to lowest into three tiers based on NCDOT’s quantitative scoring. 40


Projects on roadways with bicycle, pedestrian, and/ or transit accommodations in approved plan or design. Or projects on roadways with Interstate, US, or NC shields.

10


TAC approved MPO Priority List includes Greensboro Urban Area priority projects for obtaining funding by mode.

15


Readiness of the project determined by the scope of the project and phases required and completed in the project development process.

15

Impact to local budget Degree that local bond project will free up local bond dollars if funded by NCDOT. 10


Projects that support economic development. 10

The MPO will use a matrix to evaluate each project based on these factors. A color scheme with assigned points will be used to assess the projects relative performance under each factor. The color scheme will be defined as follows: Green- Project performs well or has a positive impact on the factor. (4 points) Yellow- Project performs moderately or has little or no impact on the factor (2 points) Red- Project performs low or has negative impact on factor (0 points)

Factor Color Scheme & Point Assignments

Relative performance in NCDOT’s quantitative scoring process

Green will be assigned to projects in top tier; Yellow to those in second tier; and Red to those in bottom tier.


Any project following into the above categories will receive a Green assignment all other projects will receive a Red assignment.


Green will be assigned to projects identified on the list and all others will receive a Red assignment.


Green will be assigned to projects with designs completed or that will only require a Categorical Exclusion environmental document. Yellow will be assigned to projects with designs or environmental documents currently underway or have completed feasibility study. Red will be assigned to all other projects.

Impact to local budget Green will be assigned to all projects currently on a member jurisdiction’s Bond or Capital Improvement Project list. Yellow will be assigned to local roads currently not on a list. Red will be assigned to all other projects.


Green will be assigned to projects that support economic development plans in an adopted plan. Yellow will be assigned to projects that will support current economic development activity. Red will be assigned to all other projects.

Below is a sample of the project matrix:

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The MPO intends to assign the maximum allowed points (100) to the top 18 projects in the Regional and Division Tiers based on the final rankings reflected in the matrix. (Note: The MPO maximum allowed points varied based on projects limits extending into other jurisdictions.)

Step Five: Public Involvement The Greensboro Urban Area MPO will follow its Public Participation Plan (PPP, available at www.guampo.org). The PPP was developed in consultation with community stakeholders and is a flexible framework for encouraging public participation on all MPO plans and studies. The projects being considered for funding in the FY 2018-2027 have a large geographic reach or impact. Therefore, this process will be conducted in accordance with Tier 2 of the PPP. In addition to the Tier 2 requirements, Tier 1 requirements must also be followed. The method of outreach under Tiers 1 and 2 include:

• Public Notice Newspaper Ads • Posters displayed on transit, parking decks, libraries, and recreation centers • Press Releases • Newsletter on the MPO and Prioritization Process • Public Review and Meeting (minimum of one)

NCDOT will release a listing of projects funded for each tier over a series of months. As a result the MPO will be submitting local points twice during a five month period. The MPO will solicit public review and comments on the MPO Project Ranking Methodology and assignment of local points1-5 months prior to final submittal to NCDOT in May 2016 (regional tier) and September 2016 (division tier). Comments will be summarized in a brief report and presented to the TCC and TAC for review. If necessary, the MPO will also document responses to the comments in the report.

MPO staff will present a draft Recommended Project Assignment of Local Points to the TCC and TAC for review only. The TCC and TAC will have a month to review assignment of points and public comments. In addition the public will also be able to voice their comments during a Public Review Period and the TAC comment period at the beginning of the TAC meeting. MPO staff will request TCC recommendation for approval and TAC approval the following month. The adoption will be noted in the minutes and a notarized resolution.

Tier Facility NCDOT's

Performance (40%)

Support Multi-

Modalism (10%)

MPO Priority

List (15%)

Project Feasibility

(15%)



Impact (10%)

MPO Total Points

Statewide

US-29 S. Ohenry

Blvd, US-220 , US-70

4 4 4 4 0 2 3.4

Statewide

US 29/ Reedy Fork Interchange (R-4707B)

4 4 4 2 0 4 3.3

Regional Battleground Avenue 4 4 4 2 0 0 2.9

http://www.guampo.org/

Step Six: Submittal of Local Input (Points) to NCDOT MPO staff will submit the project assignment of Regional Local points to NCDOT as approved by the TAC by May 31, 2016, and Division Needs Points by September 30, 2016. The final Listings of Project Assignment of Local Points will be available online at www.guampo.org. MPO staff will notify the public by email.

Draft listing of projects to be funded by NCDOT will be in the Draft MPO FY 2018-2027 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP).

Note: Point assignments may deviate from the MPO Project Ranking Methodology based on TAC or NCDOT Division advisement. Any deviation from the above methodology will be documented with the rationale/ reasoning and made available online at www.guampo.org , along with public comments and final point assignments.

MPO Project Ranking Process Timeline PHASE I: Identify Candidate Projects1

• Jurisdiction’s Project Submittals due September 30, 2015 • MPO Evaluation of Candidate Projects2 October- November • TAC Approval of Recommended Project List November 10, 2015 • Submit New Projects to NCDOT3 November 20, 2015 PHASE II: Assign Local Points & Final Rankings

• Public Review (Project Ranking Methodology)5 February -March 2016 • TAC Approval of MPO Project Ranking Methodology March 23, 2016 • NCDOT Releases Scores & Draft Statewide Funded Projects April 2016 • Draft Assignment of Local Points4 May-June 2016 • Develop Draft Priority Project List May 2016 • Public Meeting (MPO Assignment of Local Points)5 June /July,2016 • TAC Approval of Project Assignment of Local Points July 27, 2016 • Submit Regional Project Assigned Local Points to NCDOT6 July 29, 2016 • NCDOT Releases Draft List of Funded Regional Projects August 31, 2016 • Submit Division Project Assigned Local Points to NCDOT6 October 31, 2016 • NCDOT Releases Final Scores November 2016 • NCDOT Releases Draft FY 2018-2027 STIP January 2017

Note: Numbers 1-6 represent the key steps in the Process.



APPENDIX B

Scoring Criteria

Roadway Projects


Rail

Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects

Aviation

Roadway Projects

Project Types Roadway Mobility Roadway mobility projects increase roadway capacity to meet traffic demand and move traffic more efficiently. The MPO can submit a total of 14 new highway projects. Such projects must be identified in the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) to be eligible (though small intersection improvements are sometimes exempt). Examples include:

• Widen roadway; • Construction of a new roadway (including relocation of existing roadway sections); • Intersection improvements (may need to be in the 2040 MTP; will be determine on a project by project basis); • Interchange construction or reconstruction; and • Access management improvements.

Projects for implementation in Fiscal Years 2017-2027 should be submitted. Modernization Projects (Not Prioritized) Roadway modernization project types are focused on upgrading roadways without adding substantial capacity. Examples of modernization projects include:

• Widen roadway lane and/or shoulder width; • Adding turn lanes (may need to be in the 2040 MTP; will be determine on a project by project basis); • Upgrading to current design standards (including interstate standards); and

Roadway Infrastructure Health Projects (Not Prioritized) Infrastructure health projects include maintenance, rehabilitation, bridge replacement, and related projects. Roadway Safety Projects (May Not Prioritized, depends on project location) Roadway safety projects include a wide range of treatments in response to documented safety issues. Project Eligibility Requirements Roadway Projects Required to be Considered for List of New Project Submittals • Must be included in the 2040 MTP (Mobility projects only) • Must be Functionally Classified route (Most Thoroughfare Plan routes are functionally classified) • Preliminary Evaluation /Study Completed

Documents the problem or need, recommends an improvement, identifies constraints to implementation (optional), and documents public input (optional).

Helps define minimum problem statement required by NCDOT for all projects.

Required before a Project can Receive an MPO Rank for Submittal in May • Local Support (only required if submitted to NCDOT as a ranked project in May)

Why Proof of local support through: • Inclusion in adopted plan and/ or bond referendum • Or Council / Board Resolution of Support

The criteria below are exactly the same as NCDOT’s criteria.

Scoring Criteria Roadway

Regional Impact

Benefit/Cost = 20% • Measurement of travel time savings and safety benefits the project

is expected to provide over 10 years compared to the cost of the project to NCDOT.

Congestion = 20% • Measurement of the Peak ADT traffic volume on the roadway

compared to the existing capacity of the roadway, weighted by the total traffic volume along the roadway.

Safety = 10% • Measurement of the number, severity, and frequency of

crashes along the roadway. Accessibility/Connectivity = 10% • Measurement of county economic distress indicators and whether

the project upgrades how the roadway functions. Goal of improving access to opportunity in rural and less-affluent areas and improving interconnectivity of the transportation network.

Freight [ + Military ] = 10% • Measurement of congestion along routes that provide

connections to freight intermodal terminals and routes that have high truck volumes.

Total = 70%

15%

15%

Division Needs

Benefit/Cost = 15% • Measurement of travel time savings and safety benefits the project

is expected to provide over 10 years compared to the cost of the project to NCDOT.

Congestion = 15% • Measurement of the Peak ADT traffic volume on the roadway

compared to the existing capacity of the roadway. Safety = 10% • Measurement of the number, severity, and frequency of

crashes along the roadway. Freight [ + Military ] = 5% • Measurement of congestion along routes that provide

connections to freight intermodal terminals and routes that have high truck volumes.

Accessibility/Connectivity = 5 % • Measurement of county economic distress indicators and whether

the project upgrades how the roadway functions. Goal of improving access to opportunity in rural and less-affluent areas and improving interconnectivity of the transportation network.

Total = 50%

25%

25%

Public Transportation Projects

Project Types General Information Only Major Capital projects that can be accomplished in Fiscal Years 2021-2027 should be submitted. Any phase, start-up or continuation of a capital project can be submitted as long as a discreet portion can be accomplished by 2027. The MPO can submit a total of 14 new transit projects. Projects must have minimum cost of $40,000. NCDOT requires only submitting projects that a local funding source has been identified. Expansion Vehicles These project types are focused on increasing the efficiency. Example projects include:

o New bus routes and/or services (demand response, headway reductions- provide map) o Purchase of new buses or vans

Facilities These project types are focused on replacing, improving, or constructing new transit related facilities. Example of projects include:

o Transit related facilities o Park and Ride Lots o Bus Shelters (must be bundled along route corridors cost of $40,000 or more and provide map of

locations) Fixed Guideway These project types are focused on transit service in which vehicles run along an established path at preset times. Not Applicable at this time.

NCDOT Requirements: Must provide map of new routes/ routes with headway reduction, methodology for ridership data, map of bus shelters, feasibility studies for facility projects.

Project Eligibility Requirements Public Transportation Projects Submittal Requirements were not developed for the Public Transportation projects as the available federal funds are designated only for GTA, PART, and Guilford County. Only Capital projects will be scored and ranked. However, NCDOT is requiring all projects submitted must have a designated local funding source for SFY 2017-2021.


Scoring Criteria

Public Transit Scoring (Vehicle)

Funding Category

Quantitative Data

Local Input Division

Input MPO/RPO

Input Regional Impact

Access = 10% • Measurement of the reported annual hours of operation

compared to the number of vehicles in the fleet. System Safety = 10% • Measurement of the reported annual miles compared to the 3 year

average of reported incidents. Impact = 20% • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual

passenger trips compared to the number of existing passenger trips.

Cost Effectiveness = 20% • Measurement of the total projected passenger trips compared to

the cost of the project to the state. Market Share = 10% • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual

passenger trips compared to the population in the service area. Total = 70%

15%

15%

Division Needs

Access = 5% • Measurement of the reported annual hours of operation

compared to the number of vehicles in the fleet. System Safety = 10% • Measurement of the reported annual miles compared to the 3 year

average of reported incidents. Impact = 15% • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual


Cost Effectiveness = 15% • Measurement of the total projected passenger trips compared to

the cost of the project to the state. Market Share = 5% • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual

passenger trips compared to the population in the service area. Total = 50%

25%

25%

Public Transit Scoring (Passenger Facility)

Funding Category

Quantitative Data


Input MPO/RPO

Input Regional Impact

Impact = 20% (Expansion projects only) • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual


OR Age = 20% (Non-expansion projects) • Age of the facility divided by 45 years (considered the useful life).

Cost Effectiveness = 20% • Measurement of existing annual passenger trips compared to the

cost of the project to the state. Market Share = 15% • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual

passenger trips compared to the population in the service area. Ridership Growth = 15% • Growth trend of ridership over the past 5 years. Total = 70%

15%

15%

Division Needs

Impact = 15% (Expansion projects only) • Measurement of the number of existing and projected annual


OR Age = 15% (Non-expansion projects) • Age of the facility divided by 45 years (considered the useful life).

Cost Effectiveness = 20% • Measurement of existing annual passenger trips compared to the



25%

25%

Public Transit Scoring (Admin/Maintenance/Operations Facility)

Funding Category

Quantitative Data

Local Input

Division Input

MPO/RPO Input

Regional Impact

Impact = 20% (Expansion projects only) • Measurement of the existing and additional capacity compared to

the existing capacity. OR

Age = 20% (Non-expansion projects) • Age of the facility divided by 45 years (considered the useful life). Cost Effectiveness = 20% • Measurement of existing annual passenger trips compared to the



15%

15%

Division Needs

Impact = 15% (Expansion projects only) • Measurement of the existing and additional capacity compared to

the existing capacity. OR

Age = 15% (Non-expansion projects) • Age of the facility divided by 45 years (considered the useful life). Cost Effectiveness = 20% • Measurement of existing annual passenger trips compared to the



25%

25%

Public Transit Scoring (Fixed Guideway)

Funding Category

Quantitative Data

Local Input

Division Input

MPO/RPO Input

Regional Impact

Mobility = 20% • Measurement of the projected annual trips. Cost Effectiveness = 15% • Measurement of the cost per trip over the life of the project. Economic Development = 20% • Measurement of the projected new employment and population

growth in the fixed guideway corridor over 20 years. Congestion Relief = 15% • Measurement of the projected travel time savings to a

passenger over 30 years. Total = 70%

15%

15%

Division Needs

Mobility = 15% • Measurement of the projected annual trips. Cost Effectiveness = 15% • Measurement of the cost per trip over the life of the project. Economic Development = 10% • Measurement of the projected new employment and population

growth in the fixed guideway corridor over 20 years. Congestion Relief = 10% • Measurement of the projected travel time savings to a

passenger over 30 years. Total = 50%

25%

25%

Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

Project Types Bicycle Projects (stand alone projects for design and/or construction) Bicycle projects include on-road bike facilities (shoulders, bike lanes, wide outside lanes, sidepaths) and shared-use paths (greenways). NCDOT requires the submission of bicycle projects with a minimum cost of $100,000 and recommends not exceeding $500,000. Pedestrian Projects (stand alone projects for design and/or construction) These projects may include sidewalks and intersection improvements. Examples may include curb ramps and pedestrian bridges. NCDOT requires the submission of pedestrian projects with a minimum cost of $100,000 and recommends not exceeding $500,000. The MPO can submit a total of 14 new pedestrian and bicycle projects to NCDOT. Project Eligibility Requirements Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects

Required to be considered for List of New Project Submittals • Must be included in the 2040 MTP, CTP, 2015 BiPed, or a locally adopted plan • Minimum Cost $100,000 • Local Government Provide Local Match 20% • Can receive reimbursement for ROW, preliminary engineering, and construction • Do not have to have ROW when submit, but secured before receiving construction funding • Preliminary Evaluation /Study Completed



Required before a Project can Receive MPO Local Points for Submittal to NCDOT • Local Support (only required if submitted to NCDOT as a ranked project)



Bicycle and Pedestrian

Scoring Criteria Bicycle & Pedestrian Scoring

Funding Category

Quantitative Data


Input MPO/RPO

Input Division Needs

Safety = 15% • Measurement of number of bicycle and/or pedestrian crashes,

speed limit, and safety benefits to determine adequacy of safety for users of the project.

Access = 10% • Measurement of the quantity and significance of destinations

associated with the project as well as the distance to the primary destination. Measures benefit to the community as a result of constructing the project.

Demand = 10% • Measurement of the density of population and employment within

a walkable or bike-able distance of the project. Measures user benefit as a result of constructing the project.

Connectivity = 10% • Measurement of the degree of bike/ped separation from the

roadway, ADA compliance, and connectivity to a similar or better project type.

Cost Effectiveness = 5% • Measurement of combined user benefits of Safety, Access,

Demand, and Connectivity criteria compared to the cost of the project to NCDOT.

Total = 50%

25%

25%

Rail Projects

Project Types Track and Structure Projects (Only rail lines crossing a county line are eligible) These projects include constructing sidings, double-tracks, grade separations, and curve realignments.

Freight Intermodal/ Intercity Passenger Service & Stations (Only rail lines crossing a county line are eligible) These projects include constructing or expanding intermodal, transload facilities, or intercity passenger stations. New or expanded intercity passenger service is also included.

The MPO can submit a total of 14 rail projects to NCDOT.

Project Eligibility Requirements

Rail Projects Required to be considered for List of New Project Submittals • Must be included in the 2040 MTP, CTP, and Traffic Separation Study or Feasibility Study • Preliminary Evaluation /Study Completed



Required before a Project can Receive MPO Local Points for Submittal to NCDOT • Local Support (only required if submitted to NCDOT as a ranked project)



Scoring Criteria

Rail Scoring (Track and Structures)

Funding Category

Quantitative Data


Input MPO/RPO

Input Statewide Mobility (Class I Freight Only)

Cost Effectiveness = 35% • Measurement of monetized benefits compared to the project cost

to NCDOT, and the jobs created for the region. System Health = 35% • Measurement of the volume to capacity ratio, and various

measurements of accessibility and connectivity provided by the project via vicinity to points of interest, improvements to statewide rail networks, or employment density.

Safety and Suitability = 20% • Measurement of potentially hazardous rail crossings. Project Support = 10% • Measurement of outside contributions to the project compared

to the cost of the project to the state. Total = 100%

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--

Regional Impact






15%

15%

Division Needs






25%

25%

Note: Passenger Rail only eligible for Regional Impact and Division Needs.

Aviation Projects

Project Types Commercial Service Airports (Statewide) Large airports with international service or 375,000 enplanements. $500,000 per airport per project per year. Projects may include, but are not limited to, runway rehabilitation, new equipment, taxiway extension, and land acquisition. Commercial Service Airports (Regional) Other airports with commercial or regional service and/or less than 375,000 enplanements. $300,000 per airport per project per year. Projects may include, but are not limited to, runway rehabilitation, new equipment, taxiway extension, and land acquisition. General Aviation Airports (Division) Airports that do not provide services as defined above are included in this category. Projects may include, but are not limited to, runway rehabilitation, new equipment, taxiway extension, and land acquisition. The MPO can submit 14 aviation projects to NCDOT.

Project Eligibility Requirements Aviations Projects Submittal Requirements were not developed for the Aviation projects. The MPO area has one airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA), which is eligible to compete. It will compete under the Statewide Tier. Projects in the Statewide Tier are a 100% quantitatively scored. Note: Only projects that exceed the system objectives or regulatory requirements for the airport’s infrastructure should be submitted. And aviation projects must be submitted to the MPO to be entered in NCDOT’s SPOT Online system. No projects are to be submitted to NCDOT’s Aviation Branch for Prioritization 4.0.


Aviation Projects

Funding Category

Quantitative Data


Input MPO/RPO

Input Statewide Mobility

NCDOA Project Rating = 40% • Assigns point values based on priority and need of the project.

Projects are prioritized and classified within NC Division of Aviation (NCDOA) established project categories from the NC Airports System Plan.

FAA ACIP Rating = 10% • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Capital

Improvement Plan (ACIP) Rating. Ratings based on critical airport development and capital needs within National Airspace System (NAS).

Non-State Contribution Index = 30% • Measurement of the project’s Highway Trust funds compared to

all other sources of project funding. Provides greater points for projects with a higher % of non-Highway Trust funding sources (i.e. local, federal, other state grants, or public-private funds).

Benefit/Cost = 20% • Measurement of the project’s total economic contribution to

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--

Regional Impact





Non-State Contribution Index = 20% • Measurement of the project’s Highway Trust funds compared to

all other sources of project funding. Provides greater points for projects with a higher % of non-Highway Trust funding sources (i.e. local, federal, other state grants, or public-private funds).

Benefit/Cost = 15% • Measurement of the project’s total economic contribution to

15%

15%

Division Needs





Non-State Contribution Index = 5% • Measurement of the project’s Highway Trust funds compared to all

other sources of project funding. Provides greater points for projects with a higher % of non-Highway Trust funding sources (i.e. local, federal, other state grants, or public-private funds).

Benefit/Cost = 10% • Measurement of the project’s total economic contribution to the

25%

25%

APPENDIX C

Public Involvement

Overview

Public Comments and MPO Responses

Prioritization 4.0

MPO Project Ranking Methodology and Project Listing

Public Review Comment Summary February 22-March 22, 2016

The MPO held a public review period from mid-February through mid-March. The review period gave citizens an opportunity to submit comments on the MPO Project Ranking Methodology and Project Listing. Three comments were submitted- two surveys and one general comment. The comments major focus were – alternative modes (greenways, bike lanes), Urban Loop, and aviation.

MPO Assignment of Local Points Public Review Comment Summary

June 15th - July 19th, 2016

The Greensboro Urban Area MPO appreciates the public comments submitted through the online survey, email, or by written letter. The MPO held a public review period from June 15th through July 19th to allow citizens the opportunity to provide input on the projects assigned local points. Two public meetings were also held on June 21st and July 14th during the City Council’s and County Commissioner’s meetings. A total of 22 citizens attend the meetings and 18 comments were submitted. Seventy percent of those responding were white, while 29% were African American and over 70% were over the age of 50. Public comments received have been summarized below and will be shared with TCC and TAC members. Detailed MPO responses are shown below.

Survey Responses Received

1. What do you believe is the greatest transportation need for the Greensboro Urban Area? (such as roadway widening, sidewalks, bike lanes, expanded GTA or PART routes,etc.)

Roadways • Whatever expansion is needed to provide transportation in poor neighborhood to get folks to jobs

+ shopping • Fix the streets in neighborhoods. Especially where the city has done utility work and left the

streets a messy w/ the patchwork they did on the roads • Roadway widening, sidewalks • Roads must be kept open as long as the original requirement remains. Lanes must not be

repurposed without due notice.

MPO Response: The MPO does evaluation of the roadway system in conjunction with local and state officials. NCDOT’s evaluation process does take economic development into consideration, but congestion is more heavily weighted for identifying core roadway needs. The MPO will pass along the comments to the proper departments to address fully repairing previous utility work. Public Transportation

• GTA routes and costs make it unattractive,compared to other similar sized cities I am familiar with. • expanded GTA and PART routes, times • Expanding GTA to accommodate seniors and disabled citizens where regular bus route is 6-8

blocks away. Gatewood community would be a prime example.

MPO Response: The MPO supports existing and expansion of public transportation as shown in the MPO long range plan. The MPO will continue to support public transportation through technical and financial support. GTA is also preparing to update the Long Range Public Transportation Plan which will reevaluate routes and services. Bicycle and Pedestrian

• Complete the Downtown Greenway and the A&Y connector to it. • Bike/ped projects - greenways, bike lanes, sidewalks • Alternates to automobiles on roads • Sidewalks, bike lanes, bus routes. • Neighborhood traffic calming for better bike and walk connections. Slower car traffic everywhere. • Bike Lanes • One of the embarrassing and underdeveloped aspects of transportation needs in Greensboro

includes the lack of shelter for our residents taking public transportation. Please prioritize the placement of seating and shelter from elements for our citizens.

• More sidewalks and addition of bike lanes throughout the City. MPO Response: The MPO continues to support bicycle and pedestrian projects through detailed analysis, partnering with other organizations, and promoting it through various avenues. The MPO will also continue to look for additional funding sources to support the implementation of future projects.

2. Which projects on the Project list do you believe are the most important? Please explain.

Rail

• Widening of US 70 should be replaced by commuter rail

Roadway • Neighborhood streets, see #1 • H150710 (I-40 at Elm-Eugene St.) for pedestrian and vehicle safety.


• One of the embarrassing and underdeveloped aspects of transportation needs in Greensboro includes the lack of shelter for our residents taking public transportation. Please prioritize the placement of seating and shelter from elements for our citizens.

• PART - Smaller buses during slow times and more routes during the peak hours

• GTA Bicycle and Pedestrian

• Sidewalks

• Summerfield A+Y project to connect to other systems as well as anchor for trail branches coming off the A+Y

• Downtown Greenway is generating economic development on all sides of the planned footprint. To expedite economic growth in the city, complete the Downtown Greenway.

• The downtown greenway phase 4 and the a&y greenway - the completion of these projects will create economic development, enhance quality of life, encourage healthy lifestyles, connect community, and set Greensboro apart

• I personally think the A&Y Greenway connection to a completed Downtown Greenway would do wonders for the city.

• All pedestrian routes. I witness people standing in the rain on GRASS waiting for a bus where there are no sidewalks. And yet, sidewalks are built on streets like Cornwallis.

• Sidewalks on Randleman Rd. and Summit Ave.

• Building sidewalks and projects that slow down car traffic significantly, such as road narrowing, lane reductions, road diets, and ramp elimination.

• B150749 (Holden), B150754 (Farmington), B150752 (Spring Garden), B150772 (Vanstory) because these areas have a large population of homes, residents and students that walk to school. Gate City Blvd is a major road with shopping, eateries and the coliseum and should have sidewalk access points from most roads including Merritt Drive and Holden Road.

MPO Response: The MPO thanks you for sharing projects you believe to be most important. The MPO will continue to consider your input as we review the assigned local points and develop new projects for submittal to NCDOT.

3. Are there other projects that you believe should have been included on the MPO’s

Project List? If so, please list.

Rail • I would like to see a passenger light rail service from downtown GSO to PTIA on to

Winston Salem. This would reduce vehicles on congested highways and promote region as a transit hub.

Public Transportation • One of the embarrassing and underdeveloped aspects of transportation needs in

Greensboro includes the lack of shelter for our residents taking public transportation. Please prioritize the placement of seating and shelter from elements for our citizens.

• Benches on bus routes • Better bus shelters.

Bicycle and Pedestrian

• I didn't see if you included sidewalks on the side of Yanceyville between East Bessemer and Cornwallis. This is becoming a well traveled route with bus stops in the middle of nowhere AND no place to cross the street.

• Neighborhood traffic calming for better bike and walk connections, especially on residential and collector streets - more speed pillows, humps, circles, crossing islands (on arterial roads), and street trees.

• Can't think of any at this point. I guess specific hiking trails don't belong here in this survey? Believe in expanding hiking trails in outer reaches of county- include connection to other trails.

Roadways

• Yes, making the yield turn signal universal throughout the city. • Roadway widening/merging areas on Wendover Avenue West and especially going East

near Holden Road overpass.

MPO Response: The MPO thanks you for sharing additional projects. The MPO will consider these project as new projects are being developed for submittal to NCDOT.

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

Reduce Congestion

Support Freight

Support Economic Development

Improve Acessibility

Improve Transportation Choices(sidewalks,bicycle facilities, transit,etc.)

4. Please rank the following factor’s importance to you using a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the most important.

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00

Roadways

Bicycle Facilities

Pedestrian Facilities

Rail

Aviation (PTIAImprovements)


5. Please rank the following modes importance to you using a scale of 1-6, with 1 being the most important.

7. If you disagree, please state your reasons. • Freight should be a separate category, not mixed with ped/bike issues. Transit should also be

separate.

8. Please provide any additional comments. • Safe bicycle lanes are so important! Please put them in wherever feasible, ie when

re-doing roads or making new ones. • Regarding question #1. Economic development will happen if you build the

infrastructure that allows people to live and play in their communities • Reduce VMT.

7.1%

57.1%

28.6%

0.0% 7.1%

6. Did you agree with the Project Assignment of Local Points? Please choose one.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Written Comments Received

From: Jimmy Morgan Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:54 PM To: McIntyre, Lydia Subject: Comments for the 2018-2027 STIP Ms. Lydia McIntyre, GUAMPO We recently attended a 2018-2027 STIP Public Meeting. We thank the GUAMPO staff for their professionalism and answering our questions and concerns. For about a dozen years we have consistently objected to the I-73/74 airport connector, project H090040-B, and have submitted many comment statements detailing our objections. They have been not only personal reasons, but included our concerns for our local community and environment, and possible alternatives of widening existing east/west roads. I am confident that you are aware of them by now and no doubt are on file if they need to be referenced. At this time we are cautiously optimistic because we have learned that the airport connector will be deleted from the 2018-2027 STIP. During the current STIP update, we have also attended public sessions at DOT divisions 7 and 9. Both indicated to us that the airport connector is no longer worthy of prioritization in the near term. We request that GUAMPO recommend the removal of the airport connector from furture plans at NCDOT's next long range transportation planning process. While breathing a little easier, we will still continue to keep informed of transportation happenings in the Triad and our community. Respectfully, Jimmy Morgan, Joanne Morgan Colfax, NC 27235

MPO Response: Mr. Morgan Thank you for taking the time to submit comments during the Prioritization 4.0 public review. As you stated the Airport Connector is no longer be considered for federal or state funding at this time. The MPO does still show the project in the Long range plan, now known as Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) as an illustrative project. An illustrative project means the project is still under consideration, but is not eligible for federal or state funds currently. Your comments will be shared with the TCC and TAC members. Take Care!

MPO Response: Thank you for taking the time to submit comments during the Prioritization 4.0 public review. We appreciate BIG’s detailed review of the project list and recommendations. Your analysis of the funding for projects is a reflection of the limited funding available for non-highway modes. NCDOT’s current methodology allocates 90% (+/-) to highway projects and 10%(+/-) to non-highway modes. However, the City and MPO are committed to supporting bicycle and pedestrian projects and are active in identifying other sources of funding to support them. Your letter will be share with both the TCC and TAC members and included in the MPO’s final document. Thanks again for your detailed comments and recommendations.

Take Care!

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