2010-2012 unified planning work program

Unified Planning Work Program

State Fiscal Years

2010-2012

GREATER BUFFALO-NIAGARAGREATER BUFFALO-NIAGARA

GBNRTCGBNRTC

State Fiscal Years 2010-2012

Unified Planning Work Program

GREATER BUFFALO-NIAGARA

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2012

This report was prepared in part with the financial assistance of the U.S. Department of

Transportation. However, the contents represent only the view of the authors and do not

necessarily reflect the review or approval of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. i

Unified Planning Work Program Purpose .................................................................. i

Funding for Planning Activities .................................................................................... i

Other Federal and State Funds ................................................................................... i

Metropolitan Planning Organization Member Agencies .......................................... i

UPWP Framework for State Fiscal Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 ................ ii

UPWP Format ................................................................................................................v

Funding Tables...............................................................................................................v

I. PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION (44.21.00) ...............................1

I. A. Program Support Task..........................................................................................1

I. B. Information Systems Services Task ...................................................................1

I. C. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Administration Task .....................2

II. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROJECT

(44.22.00) ...........................................................................................................................3

II. A. Transportation System Planning Task ..............................................................3

II. A. 1. Highway Systems Subtask .........................................................................3

II. A. 2. Transit Systems Subtask .............................................................................3

II. A. 3. System Performance Measures Baseline Data Subtask .......................4

II. A. 4. Pedestrian/Bicycle Systems Subtask ........................................................4

II. A. 5. Freight Movement and Global Integration Subtask ................................5

II. B. Demographics Database Development and Maintenance ............................6

II. C. Travel Demand Forecasting Task .....................................................................6

II. D. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Development Task .........................7

II. E. Statewide Initiatives Task ....................................................................................7

III. LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECT (44.23.00) ......12

III. A. Long Range Transportation Planning- Systems Level Task (44.23.01) ..12

III. A. 1. Long Range Plan Development Subtask ..............................................12

III. A. 2. Clean Air/Energy Planning Subtask .......................................................12

III. B. Long Range Transportation Planning- Project Level Task (44.23.02) .....13

III. B. 1. Transportation Corridor/Sub-Area Studies Subtask ............................13

III. B. 2. BiNational Strategies and Cross Border Planning Subtask ...............15

IV. SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECT (44.24.00) ...16

IV. A. System Management Program Task ............................................................16

IV. A. 1. Signal Systems Coordination Project ....................................................16

IV. B. 2. Congestion Management Process .........................................................16

IV. B. 3. Areawide Demand Management ............................................................16

IV.B. Localized Analyses and Planning Task .........................................................17

V. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (44.25.00) ........................19

V. A. TIP Administration and Project Monitoring Task .........................................19

VI. PLANNING EMPHASIS AREAS PROJECT (44.26.00) ...................................19

VII. OTHER ACTIVITIES TASK (47.27.00) ...............................................................21

VII. A. Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes ....................................21

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Unified Planning Work Program Purpose

The SFY 2010-2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the planning activities of the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) in Erie and Niagara Counties. GBNRTC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Region. Developed biannually, in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, the UPWP provides a comprehensive view of short and long-range transportation planning activities. Designated by the Governor of the State of New York, GBNRTC has the responsibility to perform the continuous, comprehensive, and cooperative planning process for the region. The UPWP identifies the transportation planning activities that are to be undertaken in support of the vision, goals, objectives, and policies identified in the Long Range Plan 2030 adopted in January 2007.

Funding for Planning Activities

The most recent authorizing legislation, SAFETEA-LU, enacted on August 10, 2005 by the United States Congress and signed by the President, authorizes the MPO to receive Federal Highway Administration PL program funds in an amount set at one and a quarter percent of the funds authorized for the following programs:

Interstate Maintenance (IM); National Highway System (NHS); Surface Transportation Program (STP); Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRR); and Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ).

SAFETEA-LU also provides funding for transit planning based on 3 percent of the total amount

of transit funds provided to the region. Transit funding is administered by the Federal Transit

Administration, which allocates the funds to the states on behalf of the MPO.

Other Federal and State Funds

In addition to FHWA and FTA funds, other federal and state funded programs impact the transportation planning and decision-making process. Coordination with these activities is effected through the UPWP, with member agencies of the GBNRTC being either directly in-volved or part of regional and state review mechanisms. The following program is illustrative but not all inclusive of these other activities:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funds are received for Aviation Facilities Planning;

Capital funds from the Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ) program for Demand Management and for Areawide Signalization Studies

Metropolitan Planning Organization Member Agencies

GBNRTC member agencies include the:

New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA); Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA); County of Erie; County of Niagara;

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City of Buffalo; and City of Niagara Falls.

Regional Strategic Stakeholders in the Planning and Coordinating Committee (PCC) include:

Seneca Nation of Indians Transportation Council of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Empire State Development Corporation

UPWP Framework for State Fiscal Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

SAFETEA-LU and other Federal legislation (such as the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, the

Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the 1994 Executive Order on Environmental

Justice), significantly influences the manner in which the cooperative, continuous and

comprehensive transportation planning process is administered. Eight planning factors are listed

in the SAFETEA-LU legislation and these factors provide a framework for transportation

planning and development in the region. These seven factors include:

1. Support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, and metropolitan areas,

especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency.

2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users.

3. Increase the security of the transportation system for all users.

4. Increase accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight.

5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality

of life

6. Enhance integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between

modes throughout the state, for people and freight.

7. Promote efficient system management and operation

8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.

Within the context of the eight planning factors, GBNRTC has identified five planning goals and

related objectives for improving the transportation system. Each goal represents a key issue

addressed within the framework of the Long Range Plan 2030. These goals are the primary

drivers for work activities planned by the GBNRTC.

The goals and associated objectives include:

Goal: The Buffalo-Niagara region will focus on transportation projects that preserve and enhance existing transportation facilities.

Objectives:

To achieve and maintain adequate pavement conditions on roadway facilities based on functional class.

To achieve and maintain adequate bridge conditions based on functional class.

To achieve and maintain adequate transit infrastructure and maintain the system vehicle fleet on a responsible replacement cycle.

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Goal: The Buffalo-Niagara region’s transportation system will improve user’s mobility and accessibility.

Objectives:

Create a more balanced transportation system than enhances modal choices.

Enhance mobility for all members of the community including the transportation disadvantaged.

Provide an integrated multi-modal transportation system which offers: the efficient and safe mobility of people, seamless and overlapping networks for goods movement, and a variety of accessible mode choices to regional activity sites.

Provide a regional system that will minimize delay times by implementing effective congestion relief techniques such as: transportation system management (TSM), transportation demand management (TDM), intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and selected linear capacity expansion projects emphasizing areas with existing infrastructure.

Emphasize the development of effective alternatives to single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel.

Enhancement of highway safety techniques, incident management plans, and access management techniques.

Promote increase security of transportation facilities and activities to increase the region’s ability to protect and respond to potential threats and hazards.

Goal: The Buffalo-Niagara region’s transportation system will improve the region’s economic competitiveness.

Objectives:

Improve the mobility of the transit dependent and low-income to employment opportunities.

Maintain the existing system to support existing and future development through the reuse of existing facilities and sites.

Provide transportation services to promote higher density urban redevelopment and infill development projects in, and adjacent to, existing neighborhoods.

Encourage the concentration of employment and activity sites within transit corridors to maximize transportation efficiency.

Promote the efficiency and the reliability of freight movement (truck and rail) within and through the region and improve multi-modal facilities and system connectivity to capitalize on growing international and trans-border trade opportunities.

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Correlate transportation investments to employment growth opportunity.

Focus transportation system improvements to support and promote tourism.

Goal: The Buffalo-Niagara region will plan and develop a transportation system that enhances and protects the region’s natural environmental quality, cultural and historic resources, and communities.

Objectives:

Enhance the attractiveness, convenience, safety and availability of non-motorized transportation systems.

Provide transportation services that not only mitigate adverse environmental impacts but also protect, enhance, and restore the environment.

Promote ways to reduce energy consumption.

Providing transportation services to those areas with existing infrastructure thereby limiting sprawl.

Goal: The Buffalo-Niagara region will achieve better inter-jurisdictional coordination of transportation and land use planning.

Objectives:

Promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns.

Coordinate the regional transportation plan with municipal plans. Ensure that all municipalities in the region have an adopted master plan (update) or set of planning tools for monitoring or directing physical and economic development in a regionally consistent manner.

Encourage mixed-use development with multi-modal transportation connections.

Encourage new development to integrate with existing land use and transportation patterns.

Support legislative efforts for “smart growth” initiatives that promote coordinated planning.

Integrate and strengthen transportation considerations with land use planning by incorporating a land use model within the transportation planning process.

Establish communication and an informational process with municipalities to emphasize the land use-transportation connection.

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UPWP Format

This document is organized into seven chapters, each describing work tasks with specific concerns. These include:

Program Support and Administration; General Development and Comprehensive Planning; Long Range Transportation Planning;

Short Range Transportation Planning;

Transportation Improvement Program;

Planning Emphasis Areas

Other Activities

Funding Tables

Appendices one through three delineate the total UPWP funding program with respect to the following:

Appendix 1: Agency Participation and New Funding;

Appendix 2: A - Task and Auditable Budget by Participant, FHWA PL Funding Source;

B - Task and Auditable Budget by Participant, FTA Section 5303 Funding Source and Shared Cost Initiative Funding;

Appendix 3: A - Carryover FTA Planning Funds Resources;

B - Description of Other Funds Included in Program

C - National Highway System

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I. PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION (44.21.00)

I. A. Program Support Task

Activities:

Support the function of the GBNRTC and designated subcommittees in

carrying out the multimodal transportation planning process. Includes

clerical, graphic, procurement, accounting and related support services to

maintain the process.

Comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with

Disabilities Act of 1990, and related statutes and implementing regulations;

to the end that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin,

handicap, age, sex or religion be excluded from participation in, be denied

the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination. To meet this

goal, GBNRTC has prepared an Affirmative Action Plan detailing agency

activities, which is revisited and reaffirmed with each recertification.

I. B. Information Systems Services Task

Activities:

Maintain agency information systems availability and upgrade hardware

based on an ongoing replacement schedule.

Acquire and deploy new software needed for daily administrative operations

of the GBNRTC as well as enhanced planning capabilities.

Manage email accounts and Internet DSL access for GBNRTC staff.

Provide hardware and software support for Geographic Information Systems

(GIS) to enhance our digital mapping capabilities and interface with other

agency systems and data. Further development of the GIS program is

described in Task II.

Provide hardware and software support for transportation modeling and

micro-simulation efforts using the TransCAD, TransModeler, Synchro,

CIMS and TranSIMS software packages.

Manage the GBNRTC website contract. Oversee website changes and

additions. Enhance website functionality by adding features and services as

needed for use by the public and member agencies.

Test new versions of hardware and software for compatibility before

deployment.

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I. C. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Administration Task

Activities:

Preparation of the UPWP and associated budget documentation, as well as

amendments as required.

Preparation of federal-aid applications by NYSDOT as the designated second

party to USDOT for planning funds.

Ensuring compliance with air quality, planning certification, and other

legislation. Contract support for NYSDOT climate change and MOVES

model integration.

Preparation of reimbursement billings and quarterly expense activity to report

in-kind services.

Preparation by the host agency of a Single Audit of GBNRTC Grant

Accounts.

Project management of the UPWP Tasks and preparation of project status

and performance summaries.

Preparing progress reports for all MPO activities, including work

performance of tasks and financial status of federal and non-federal ex-

penditures. These include previous year(s) active FTA planning grants.

Performing all required fiscal and accounting procedures such as quarterly

electronic data processing of expenditures by grant and task, including

consultant billings as required for management control purposes and for

inclusion in reports to the GBNRTC, state and federal agencies.

Provision of staff training and development.

GBNRTC membership and participation in recognized organizations, such as

the New York State MPO Directors Association and the Association of

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO). All NYS MPO’s FHWA-PL

allocations are adjusted to account for annual AMPO dues.

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II. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROJECT

(44.22.00)

II. A. Transportation System Planning Task

II. A. 1. Highway Systems Subtask

Activities:

1.a. Monitoring Program:

Annual monitoring of the highway system by taking automatic traffic recorder

(ATR) traffic counts on approximately 400 sample roadways to represent the

travel demand forecasting model network links. The network is based upon the

eligible federal-aid highway system in the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Region.

Inventory of the physical and operating characteristics and the structural, safety,

and capacity conditions of the metropolitan transportation system, which is

principally all roadway functional classifications down to and including urban

collector roadways. Data collection includes roadway characteristics needed to

calculate a bicycle level-of-service for each facility and local road conditions

where requested.

Manual intersection turning movement counts are conducted annually.

Approximately 100 counts are prepared each year. Additional individual counts

on the Federal-Aid system may be completed as needed. The task includes

verification of roadway characteristics and pedestrian movements. Speed and

delay analysis for the arterial-level roadway network is also conducted.

Vehicle classification is established on federal aid system. Every major system

roadway segment is monitored to provide the quantity of: single-trailer

combination trucks; multiple-trailer combination trucks; two-axle four-tire

vehicles; buses; and vehicles operating on an average day. Major truck route

designations will also be reviewed, and major problem areas identified for further

study.

Quantification of roadway operating and user characteristics to assess the

effectiveness of congestion management and single occupant vehicle (SOV)

reduction measures.

II. A. 2. Transit Systems Subtask

Activities:

2.a. Monitoring Program:

Transit ridership is monitored through NFTA’s Metro ridership count program

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and is supplemented with additional counts conducted by GBNRTC when

necessary. A listing of route changes for the previous fiscal year is identified.

This information is updated annually and input into a transit ridership file for use

in planning studies and also incorporated into the national database.

2.b. Transit On Board Survey:

Subsequent to implementation of the recommended changes in the Erie County

Restructuring Study, conduct a complete on board survey of the transit system in

Erie and Niagara Counties. Utilize new information for update of the Regional

Travel Model transit component

II. A. 3. System Performance Measures Baseline Data Subtask

Activities:

Several performance measures were developed and approved in the LRP 2030 to

provide general indicators of goals achievement. Baseline data for each measure

was collected and documented, and new data will be updated regularly to gauge

success in achieving the objectives of the Plan.

II. A. 4. Pedestrian/Bicycle Systems Subtask

Activities:

4.a. Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and Integration:

The Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan will be reviewed and

implementation dates revised to reflect achievable goals. The Regional Bicycle &

Pedestrian Master Plan will be incorporated into the project development process

and used to identify projects for inclusion in the funding process.

Continue implementation of the Plan specific to completion of a linear bike/ped

corridor along the Erie/Niagara shoreline from Lake Niagara to the south Erie

County Line. Activities include development of consistent signage and standards,

and promotion of the corridor and linked pathways, especially in regards to the

Greenway Commission’s project funding opportunities.

4.b. Bicycle Route Guide and Related Products:

Changes to format and content of the Bicycle Route Guide will be evaluated with

the objectives of disseminating additional data, improving distribution and

improving ease of use. The revised Bicycle Route Guide will be updated with the

most recent available data and distributed to users. The GBNRTC staff will work

with the Bicycle Pedestrian Subcommittee and interest groups to produce other

maps and informational documents highlighting cycling opportunities in the

region.

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4.c. Outreach:

Implement outreach efforts from the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

specific to communities regarding the Plan and opportunities to integrate with

local initiatives. Develop implementation projects with communities.

Provide support services to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee including

preparation of agendas, meeting notifications, and meeting summaries.

Alternatives to the existing email tree will be investigated, including the use of the

electronic mailing list software application. In cooperation with the Bicycle-

Pedestrian subcommittee, an alternative will be chosen and implemented by the

GBNRTC staff. The GBNRTC website will be used to document and promote

Bicycle-Pedestrian Subcommittee activities, events, and meetings as well as

provide other appropriate resources to bicyclists as outlined in the master plan.

II. A. 5. Freight Movement and Global Integration Subtask

Activities:

5.a. Logistics Opportunities

Manage completion of the Niagara Frontier Urban Area Freight Transportation

Study. Prepare potential improvement projects for TIP funding consideration.

Incorporate identified policy improvements as appropriate.

Subsequent to completion of the Niagara Frontier Urban Area Freight

Transportation Study, examine the identified logistics and economic development

opportunities in the region consistent with regional and international freight

movements and trade patterns. Develop implementation strategies to implement

recommendations regarding logistics complex.

Administer a Freight Advisory Committee made up of public and private freight

management and logistics experts. Discuss freight study results and future

studies/improvements that enhance freight movement and economic development

in the region.

5.b. Freight Movement and Travel Corridors

Deploy the Commodity Information Management System (CIMS) software to

seamlessly interact with the GBNRTC’s existing travel demand model. Forecast

regional freight movements and summarize those movements in the form of

standard reports and maps. Examine dimensions of projected traffic and describe

impacts for consideration in GBNRTC long range planning efforts.

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II. B. Demographics Database Development and Maintenance

Activities:

Prepare GBNRTC demographic structures in preparation for data availability from

the 2010 US Census.

Incorporate annual residential building permit data and commercial development

database information into existing GBNRTC databases, for development trends

analysis.

Provide as requested, municipal level data including demographics, traffic count

data, accident data, and other transportation data for use in municipal planning.

Maintain demographic database information in a central GIS system, to allow

access to employment, household, land use and probable development activities.

II. C. Travel Demand Forecasting Task

Activities:

Demonstrate corridor-based operational simulation capabilities linked to regional

travel demand forecasting to improve capital project development, traffic

management, and operational improvements.

1. Complete development of the initial operational simulation capabilities in

each the Buffalo metro area and integrate with the Regional Travel Model.

2. Expand TransModeler capabilities to additional corridors and coverage

areas consistent with study needs in the UPWP.

3. Calibrate and demonstrate usage in corridor planning for both capital

construction and operational improvements.

4. Document process, costs and results with summary recommendations for

transferability to other metro regions in New York State.

Maintain the regional model through continuous review of functionality and

incorporation of minor network changes and data inclusion as necessary. Continue

refinement of the TranSIMS model capabilities in conjunction with regional

partners.

Through the statewide Travel Demand Modeling Users Group, and the national

Travel Model Improvement Group Program and with support from NYSMPO staff,

encourage the sharing of ideas between MPOs related travel demand models. This

will cover the aspects of model inputs regarding demographic data collection and

forecasting, employment data collection and forecasting, roadway network

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characteristics and future network planning, and other geographic inputs, such as

TAZ structure development. Examine possibility for regional model users support

group in western New York and southern Ontario.

II. D. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Development Task

Activities:

Maintenance of GBNRTC Dataset on www.gbnrtc.org. Member agencies and the

public are able to download select GBNRTC geospatial files.

Provide links on www.gbnrtc.org to free ESRI GIS data viewers.

Incorporate land use iterative capabilities with travel forecasting for use in

development impact studies in the region. Deploy a specific land use forecasting

model on a demonstration basis.

Provide geospatial data to travel demand model consultants as requested.

Provide mapping for Road Score and other reports.

Research and identify areas in region that can/can not sustain further development

using GIS spatial analysis and in-house or outside infrastructure datasets to advance

the concepts of the Erie-Niagara Regional Framework Plan.

Detail specific GIS databases based on current/future UPWP projects.

Participate in NYSMPO GIS group to collectively improve GIS capabilities

statewide.

Analyze BLAT/CTPP/Dodge Report/Demographics for region.

II. E. Statewide Initiatives Task

A number of transportation planning tasks have been identified that can benefit many or all of the

metropolitan planning organizations in New York State. These typically are research tasks or

those related to data collection. The Metropolitan Planning Organizations in New York State

and New York State Department of Transportation have recognized the efficiency of pooling a

portion of their Federal metropolitan planning funds to undertake these tasks, and NYSDOT has

typically provided a 50% match with SPR funds for most of the tasks. The MPO Directors and

the Director of the NYSDOT MPO Liaison Bureau identify potential tasks, reach consensus on

those that are proposed for the year, and develop a scope of work for each. In general, these

projects are undertaken by a consultant under contract to one of the MPOs or NYSDOT.

No new SCI projects are currently planned for the next two fiscal years.

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Carryover Projects:

MPO Training – Funding for this work will provide timely training appropriate for

progressing MPO programs through advancement of staff skills and increased awareness

of MPO membership.

NYSMPO Staff Support – Contract activity to provide technical and administrative

support to the NYSMPO organization.

ESRI ArcInfo ArcGIS License - This project will provide for an ESRI ArcInfo ArcGIS

license in each upstate MPO. The ArcInfo license provides an expanded GIS toolset for

visualization, spatial modeling and analysis, and high-end cartography and allows for

spatial data management in more modern data structures.

Relevant Statewide Planning and Research Activities (SPR)

NYSDOT summarizes its consultant planning projects and staff-planning activities in its State

Planning & Research (SPR) Program and each MPO summarizes their planning projects in their

respective Unified Planning Work Plans. Following is a list of SPR programmed activities of

significance to GBNRTC area or specifically supporting GBNRTC initiatives.

Programs for Quality Communities:

Smart Growth Planning

The 2001 Quality Communities Grant Program provides SPR funding for local efforts that

enhanced transportation element of comprehensive plans and support other local quality

community initiatives. Recognizing that more work linking land use and transportation decisions

will be needed; additional funds have been set aside. In addition, SPR funds have been

programmed to hire consultants to assist local governments with access management and land

use issues. Typically these studies delineate proposed access improvements to existing

developments, such as driveway consolidation, parking lot interconnections and new service

roads, and improved pedestrian and transit access.

Quality Communities Program Funding:

C-01-37: Quality Community Initiatives $ 875,000

C-02-56: Access Management and Land Use Studies $ 500,000

Freight & Corridor Studies:

Statewide Focus

A term agreement will be established for Transearch and related freight data on a continual

subscription basis to be able to address regular and ad hoc needs in support of ongoing planning

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activities and major investment studies. This will develop a foundational and historical trend

data procurement process with Global Insight based upon the Transearch Database and related

supporting products and services.

Inter-Regional Freight & Corridor Studies

A study of the Mohawk-Erie Corridor has also been programmed. This east-west corridor reaches

from the Pennsylvania border to the Massachusetts border encompassing Interstate Route 90, the

Erie Canal, and CSX railroad line. The primary purpose of this study is to identify a consensus of

potential multi and intermodal transportation policies, strategies, and actions needed to

accommodate the expected increases in demand and support the Mohawk-Erie corridor’s

economic vitality over the next twenty-five (25) years. The study will identify ways the Mohawk-

Erie corridor’s economic centers can be better connected with regional, national, and

international trade centers. It will accomplish this by focusing on the needs of freight movers and

shippers, intercity travelers (to and from New York City, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, etc),

commuters, and tourists. GBNRTC will provide the liaison for New York State MPOs.

Freight Studies with a Local Focus

SPR funds were used to fund a just completed study that analyzed barriers to downstate freight

movement, and have more recently been granted to some MPOs to conduct area freight studies.

A series of area studies will be funded to provide an overview of freight issues across the State.

Those studies include:

Binghamton Metropolitan Area Freight Study

Buffalo - Niagara Frontier Metropolitan Region Freight Study

Genesee-Finger Lakes Region Goods Movement Study

Ogdensburg / North Country Freight Study

Freight & Corridor Studies Funding:

C-05-57: Trade Overview Study $ 400,000

C-07-74: Mohawk-Erie Multimodal Transportation Corridor Study $ 3,100,000

C-06-57: Niagara Frontier Freight Demand Study $ 650,000

C-07-63: Integrated Corridor Management $ 175,000

C-09-61: Transearch and related Freight Data Procurement $1,500,000

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International Border Studies:

New York State SPR funds are being pooled with SPR funds from other states along the northern

U.S. border to update border needs, conduct workshops, advance pilot projects, and conduct

research.

Transit:

General

Considerable funding has been provided for a NYSDOT led project called the State Transit

Service Information Repository [STSIR]. This repository will improve the data collection,

management systems and reporting capabilities of transit properties through a common

framework, which allows comparisons among transit operators. This system will give the transit

authorities an opportunity to learn from one another.

Local Transit Studies

Local transit planning is an eligible use of SPR funds. Recognizing that Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) planning funds for upstate transit authorities is very limited, in 2007 the

upstate transit authorities were invited to submit proposed planning projects for SPR funding.

GBNRTC metro area is conducting:

Buffalo/Niagara Metro (Transit)

A major study has been approved for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to fully

review their operations in light of changing demographics and economy.

Transit Studies Funding:

C-07-67: State Transit Service Information Repository $ 1,850,000

C-07-75: NFTA Transportation Services Plan $ 1,000,000

Highway Operations:

Studies Focused on the GBNRTC Area

Buffalo/Niagara Metro Area (Highway Operations)

NYSDOT’s Region 5 Office will develop a strategic plan for deployment of resources along

freeways and arterials to coordinate freeway and arterial operations. A Syncro model will be

developed to aid with timing signals and the management of all expressways and arterials in Erie

and Niagara Counties.

The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) has received SPR

funding for a complementary effort to develop concepts of operation. This effort will reach out to

stakeholder groups; establish corridor boundaries and needs; develop performance measures;

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identify goals and objectives; specify approaches and strategies; resolve various integration

issues; and establish functional requirements for implementation.

A third effort will be funded primarily with SPR funds and some PL funds and will be led by the

GBNRTC. This effort will define major corridors, build operational simulation capabilities in

each corridor and integrate with the Regional Travel Model for corridor planning for capital and

operational improvements. A specific early demonstration in the Scajaquada corridor will be

completed.

Highway Operations Funding:

C-01-41: Comprehensive ITS Strategic Plan $ 1,925,000

C-07-62: Buffalo-Niagara Coord. Operations Strategic Plan $ 106,000

C-07-63: Integrated Corridor Management $ 175,000

C-07-64: Urbanized Area Operational

Simulation Capabilities $ 465,000

Scajaquada Corridor Demonstration $ 150,000

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III. LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECT (44.23.00)

III. A. Long Range Transportation Planning- Systems Level Task (44.23.01)

III. A. 1. Long Range Plan Development Subtask

Activities:

1.a. Long Range Plan Preparation

Completion and approval of the Long Range Plan (LRP) 2035 Update. Consistent

with current legislation the approved LRP will be updated to extent the planning

horizon to 2035. This includes revised demographic forecasts, incorporation of

regional studies and initiatives, affirmation of a fiscally constrained project list,

conformity review and final approval. Initiate activities on a complete new

Metropolitan Transportation Plan, incorporating new federal transportation legislation

and evolving transportation projects.

1.b. Long Range Plan Implementation and Strategy Development

Consistent with the project development strategy, identify key elements of the LRP

and devise a pathway to bring each into an active project stage. This includes timing

and funding of studies, preliminary engineering and design, etc needed to assure

implementation of LRP actions.

1.c. Transit Strategy Development

Subsequent to approval of the Erie County Service Restructuring Study, incorporate

revised service plan in regional travel models, including upgrade of model structures,

incorporation of newer data developed through surveys and census, and evaluate

impacts. Detail opportunities to coordinate with related projects, including corridor

management upgrades, land use development, complementary services, etc.

III. A. 2. Clean Air/Energy Planning Subtask

Activities:

Evaluation of project(s) impacting the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

or Long Range Plan (LRP) to assure consistency with the approved State

Implementation Plan (SIP) to achieve the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS). Adequate consideration is given to preservation and enhancement of

air quality for both existing and proposed highway and transit system

improvements. The process provides for the identification of air quality impacts

associated with transportation planning and programming decisions. It also

evaluates and identifies ways and means of managing traffic control and

transportation actions to minimize adverse air quality impacts. Perform similar

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analyses as required for energy consumption consistent with evolving New York

State guidelines and methodologies.

Evaluate proposed CMAQ projects submitted to GBNRTC for inclusion to

planning documents. Proposals and results to be reviewed with NYSDOT.

Assist NYSDOT-ESB in the implementation of energy usage and green house

gases analyses model. This will include the preparation of TDM data for MOVES

model input and comparison of data to previous analyses.

Incorporate MOVES model into existing analytical capabilities.

Participate in Inter-agency Consultation Group (ICG) meetings as well as other

group or agency meetings.

III. B. Long Range Transportation Planning- Project Level Task (44.23.02)

III. B. 1. Transportation Corridor/Sub-Area Studies Subtask

Activities:

1.a. Buffalo Corridor Study

Complete network development and calibration of Mesoscopic and simulation

models for BCS Study area. Upon approval of the supplemental agreement for the

joint NYSDOT/NYSTA corridor study and consultant notice to proceed, provide

model runs to analyze existing conditions, operational constraints and test various

future alternatives as provided by the study team. Participate in team activities and

supply additional information as requested.

1.b. Scajaquada Corridor

Apply completed corridor simulation models in the overall NYSDOT Scajaquada

Corridor project. Test proposed alternatives developed by NYSDOT to

reconfigure the Scajaquada Expressway to bring it more in context with the

surrounding area. Concern has been expressed however that any changes in the

operating characteristics of the facility will result in disrupted travel patterns and

potentially diverted traffic onto local streets in the neighborhoods adjacent to the

park and expressway. Supply network configuration and analyses to study

consultant as needed to complete current contract.

1.c. I-290 Corridor

Prepare an assessment of current and future travel needs over the entire length of

the I-290 from the I-190 to Exit 50 at the I-90. Review proposed demographics

and land use changes in the corridor and in contributory traffic analysis zones. Use

the regional travel model and recently developed mesoscopic and microsimulation

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models to examine travel patterns and service needs throughout the corridor

including parallel routes such as Sheridan Drive. These analyses will examine

current roadway capacity and traffic operations throughout the corridor and

projected traffic impacts of future scenarios as well as recommend operational and

systems management approaches to resolve identified needs.

1.d. Robert Moses Parkway Reconfiguration

The Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) will study

the reconfiguration of the Robert Moses Parkway from Main Street in Niagara

Falls to Center Street in Lewiston. The study will look at many alternatives,

including combining the function of Whirlpool Street and the Parkway into one

facility. The GBNRTC will assist a Consultant in analyzing the traffic impacts of

such a reconfiguration. A detailed model of the corridor will be developed to

present the current conditions along with analyzing various alternatives.

GBNRTC will assist in developing analysis as requested by study team and the

consultant. Recommendations and project coordination will assist in operational

improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

1.e. Niagara Falls – Communities Accessibility

Recent changes in land uses, completion of comprehensive plans, and significant

transportation improvements indicate a need to examine potential access

improvements to Niagara Falls and surrounding communities. A subarea travel

model will be prepared and used to iterate potential changes suggested by a study

team. A report will document suggested changes and implementation approach.

1.f. Buffalo – Niagara Falls Commuter Rail

Identified as a project in the current Long Range Plan, the commuter rail project

needs further definition and an approach to moving the initiative forward.

GBNRTC will participate on a team and provide technical information to detail

the project potential, develop operational alternatives, and recommend a preferred

approach to service development.

1.g. Additional Corridor Studies

Additional corridor and sub-area studies will be performed during the year as

requested by member agencies. The studies vary in magnitude and a scoping

process will be performed on each request to define the effort and guide results

prior to PCC release to start work.

These major corridor studies will be supported with planning and modeling

consultant assistance, funded primarily with NHS capital funds as well as FHWA PL.

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III. B. 2. BiNational Strategies and Cross Border Planning Subtask

Activities:

Reinitiate the Cross Border Planning Subcommittee with Canadian partners to

address local cross border planning issues and regional coordination.

Coordination activities include traffic models, infrastructure projects and planning

initiatives.

Review the current BiNational Transportation Strategy in the context of the

greater likelihood of no Shared Border Management agreement. Participate in the

BiNational Working Group and the Niagara – GTA corridor planning group to

implement the overall strategy completed by the cross border working group as

released by NYSDOT and MTO.

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IV. SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECT (44.24.00)

IV. A. System Management Program Task

IV. A. 1. Signal Systems Coordination Project

Activities:

Complete initial phase of the traffic signal retiming program underway in the

previous UPWP. GBNRTC is providing data and coordinating work activities with

the consultant involved in the technical product. This effort includes funds from the

region’s CMAQ allocation as approved in the current TIP.

Based on initial results seek funds and select additional corridors for retiming.

Document improvements and assist in further interagency coordination efforts.

IV. B. 2. Congestion Management Process

Activities:

2.a. Continued Data Collection

Support the recently revised Congestion Management Process document through

continued data collection as specified. Integrate data collection efforts with NITTEC

and establish a data sharing procedure for mutual benefit.

2.b. Mobility and Congestion Indices

Using data collected in this task, nationally available information and available

regional modeling techniques, produce mobility and congestion indices for the

region as specified in the CMP.

2.c. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Project Identification

Based on methodology in the approved CMP for the region, identify and prioritize

candidate projects to address the region’s congestion issues. Use the list as input to

the TIP process and to focus operational strategies at NITTEC.

IV. B. 3. Areawide Demand Management

Activities:

3.a. Areawide Rideshare Program/Demand Management

Continuation of a comprehensive marketing program to increase participation in the

GoodGoingWNY ridesharing programs. Activities may include development of an

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in-house employer outreach program and other methods deemed useful to establish

objective.

Continued administration of contractual arrangement to maintain and improve the

GoodGoingWNY website with updated information on alternative travel options.

Participation in local and national events, such as Earth Day, to increase public

awareness of emission reduction programs and energy conservation benefits.

Coordination with regional CarShare and Blue Bike (bike share) programs to

consolidate demand management activities and increase linkage to transit services.

3.b. Carpool/Express Lot Project Development

Build on efforts to advance progress made in the identification of regional park and

ride opportunities. Lead activities to initiate implementation of several additional

lots as determined by sponsors. Coordinate with local governments and funding

agencies to facilitate implementation.

3.c. FHWA Value Pricing Pilot Program

Complete evaluation of the technology for possible nationwide deployment of a

truck VMT based fee system and examine the ability to improve freight delivery

time reliability, reduce peak hour congestion, and offer freight carriers a method to

better control costs. The grant was awarded to GBNRTC by FHWA with Delcan

Corporation defined as a private partner along with Calmar Telematics

(subcontractor to Delcan).

IV.B. Localized Analyses and Planning Task

Activities:

B.1 NFIA Access Analysis

Construction of a complete new terminal at Niagara Falls International Airport has

increased opportunities for additional carriers and flights, as well as attraction of

airport users. GBNRTC will review existing transportation access to the airport

from the surrounding area, prepare appropriate traffic models and analysis, and

report on potential improvements.

B.2. Buffalo CBD Accessibility

The GBNRTC will use the updated Synchro traffic model for the City of Buffalo

CBD as well as mesoscopic model capabilities to assess existing and future

accessibility issues to the Buffalo CBD. The extensive model developed includes

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all intersections in the CBD and will be used to analyze street modifications and/or

intersections improvements downtown as proposed by the City or NYSDOT. The

models will also be utilized to measure the impacts of various new and proposed

downtown developments. Recommendations and project coordination will assist in

operational improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

B.3. Lockport Area Traffic Improvement

Assemble previous traffic studies prepared in the Lockport area and review in the

context of current development patterns and infrastructure upgrades./Prepare traffic

models as necessary and develop alternative recommendations to improve traffic

operations and serve existing and emerging land uses in the Lockport area.

B.4. Delaware Avenue Bicycle Mobility

Collect existing conditions data and prepare a Synchro traffic assessment of

proposed improvements to Delaware Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Current options

under consideration include reconfiguration of the road to include three travel lanes

and striped bicycle lanes.

B.5 Buffalo Harbor Bridge

Complete traffic forecasts and analytical modeling for the proposed Buffalo Harbor

Bridge project being progressed by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation.

Produce traffic data needed for environmental documentation and simulation

graphics for visualization purposes..

B.6. Intergovernmental Land Use-Transportation Coordination

The GBNRTC will continue any ongoing and expanded studies of transportation

and development proposals in the region’s municipalities. Opportunities to create

multijurisdictional land use change review processes will be explored and a report

on potential locations prepared..

B.7. Other Local Initiatives

Provide transportation analysis to members of the GBNRTC as requested and

subsequent to scope definition and concurrence by PCC.

B.9. Site Traffic Impacts

Conduct site traffic analyses as requested by member agencies and also as a

component of the project development process. These analyses will examine trip

generation from proposed land use changes and site projects as well as projected

traffic impacts of future scenarios and recommend operational and systems

management approaches to resolution of identified needs.

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V. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (44.25.00)

V. A. TIP Administration and Project Monitoring Task

Activities:

A. 1. TIP Development and Monitoring

Complete development and approval of the new GBNRTC TIP through FY2015,

including conformity analysis, public review and policy approval. Enter all project

data in EStip for development of the new STIP. Progress development of the

subsequent TIP depending on new federal legislation.

Continued administration of the approved TIP including regular meetings with

local project administrators. Develop electronic project proposal application

process for new project intake. Monitor financial constraint and ARRA process.

A. 2. Project Financial and Performance Monitoring Subtask

Administer the Transportation Projects Subcommittee of the PCC, representing

each member agency and regional strategic stakeholders convened to monitor

project delivery of the approved TIP. Process any proposed TIP amendments

during the fiscal year consistent with approved change control procedures. Enter

approved changes in EStip. Prepare summaries of TIP project progress, funds

utilization, annual obligations summary and issues relevant to the TIP process.

VI. PLANNING EMPHASIS AREAS PROJECT (44.26.00)

Activities:

44.26.12 Coordination of Non-Emergency Human Services Transportation

Using the approved Erie-Niagara Counties Human Services Transportation Plan

as a guide, and in conjunction with the HSTP Review Team and the TPS, review

and select projects that respond to SAFETEA-LU requirements for JARC and

New Freedom and Section 5310 (Elderly and Persons with Disabilities program).

ntegrate approved JARC, New Freedom, and Elderly and Persons with

Disabilities projects into Long Range Plan documentation and transit strategies.

Develop revised HSTP as applicable dependant on future legislation or further

guidance.

Work with community groups and provider agencies to encourage cooperation

and consolidation of services where possible to yield service improvements and

reduced costs.

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44.26.13 Participation of Transit Operators in Metropolitan and Statewide

Planning

Involve regional transit members and personnel in the ongoing MPO transit

coordination activities, including statewide working groups and NYSDOT

sponsored outreach.

44.26.14 Planning for Transit Systems Management/Operations to Increase

Ridership

Using the evaluations and products developed in the regional transit strategy, Erie

County Services Restructuring portion, and assist implementation of key

initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of public transportation in the

region. Provide regional travel model simulations of potential systems

management options to gauge ridership and travel impacts.

44.26.15 Support Transit Capital Investment Decisions Through Effective

Systems Planning

Using financial projections, ridership forecasts, system conditions, LRP initiatives

and related materials, develop a framework of capital investment needs to assist

TIP project development and capital budget requests for public transportation

projects in the region.

44.26.16 Incorporate Safety and Security in Transportation Planning

Coordinate with NYSDOT to establish procedures for routine acquisition and

integration of regional crash data records with the local safety analysis system,

and examine potential procedures for review of un-located, non-reportable

collision records.

Initiate activities to produce ramp safety analyses

Review and update regional federal-aid highway characteristics data referenced by

Safety Analysis Application to reflect the necessary network segmentation

changes, functional class changes, facility-type classification changes, and traffic

volume data stored by the GBNTRC

Review and update regional federal-aid highway and intersection geographic data

referenced by Safety Analysis Application to reflect the necessary network

segmentation structure stored by the GBNTRC

Update local safety screening analyses results to track and assess system

performance and correlate with other system performance data

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Share local safety analysis system results and related crash analysis products with

member agencies and local safety partners to explore local highway safety

improvement strategies

44.26.17 Management and Operations Integration

Develop operational and management strategies to improve the performance of

the existing transportation facilities. These strategies will be developed from the

regional ITS Architecture and in conjunction the Congestion Management

Process. These strategies will serve as input to the TIP project development

process.

GBNRTC will participate in and support the efforts of NITTEC to coordinate

implementation of appropriate projects and strategies. NITTEC is represented on a

PCC System Management and Operations Subcommittee to fully integrate

planning and operational considerations of all modes.

Incorporate NITTEC real time data into the planning process and the signal

systems coordination project. Participate in development of Real Time System

Management Information Program as required of states by new legislation.

VII. OTHER ACTIVITIES TASK (47.27.00)

VII. A. Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes

Activities:

A. 1. Community Outreach and Involvement Subtask

Provide a community involvement process which promotes planning that is open

and responsive to concerns expressed by all segments of the public, provides early

and adequate opportunity for involvement by the public and by private enterprise,

and furnishes subjective values to supplement technical planning work in

evaluation and decision-making. Mechanisms to achieve this goal include:

Maintaining an up-to-date mailing list which includes interested individuals, pub-

lic officials, organizations, the media and interested members of the public for

purposes of notification of various meetings;

Meeting with interested parties and community groups to obtain their goals and

concerns and present pertinent study findings with continued emphasis on small

group outreach meetings in traditionally underserved areas;

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Consistent with recent Governance initiatives form advisory committees to assist

in development of plans and other related studies.

A. 2. Media and Communications Subtask

Utilization of press releases and media briefings to encourage more frequent

dialogue with members of the media.

Publication of brochures and GBNRTC newsletters for public dissemination.

Maintain and use a media contacts matrix for issues and regular dissemination of

information.

A.3. Environmental Justice Subtask

The 1994 Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice directs that

transportation programs, policies, and activities should not have a high and

adverse health and environmental effect on minority and low-income populations.

GBNRTC will review plans and products to assess and ensure compliance with

environmental justice requirements of Title IV.

Special Services Transportation Evaluations Subtask - Review the Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Program applications from this region

according to NYSDOT guidelines and USDOT schedule requirements.

Evaluation forms are sent to the NYSDOT Albany Passenger Transportation

Division for review of committee considerations.

Accessible Transportation Plan Subtask - Fulfill the requirements of the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning accommodation of disabled

persons on mass transit systems. A mobility plan has been developed which will

establish several transit hubs, restructure existing fixed route service, address

mobility by introducing minibuses, vans, feeder service, route deviation and

increased coordination among existing transit providers in an effort to meet the

travel needs of the population served. The NFTA Advisory Committee on the

Disabled continues to meet and assist the NFTA with planning activities

associated with the mobility plans and in ensuring continued compliance with the

ADA.

A.4. Local Government/MPO Outreach

Approval of the revised governance approach for the MPO and associated

documentation in SFY 2003-2004 clarified roles of all governments and agencies

in the process. Continued outreach to towns, villages, Native American nations

and stakeholders will afford access to the planning process and appropriate

interface. Review governance and propose possible updates for consideration by

GBNRTC members.

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Major UPWP Planning Activities Schedule

Activity Projected Start Duration

On Board Transit Survey October 2010 16 months

Buffalo Corridor Study Support April 2010 24 months

I – 290 Analyses March 2010 12 months

Robert Moses Parkway Support May 2010 8 months

Niagara Falls-Communities Access December 2010 10 months

Carpool lot Development May 2010 12 months

NFIA Accessibility April 2011 4 months

Buffalo CBD Access December 2010 6 months

Lockport Area Transportation August 2010 8 months

Delaware Avenue Bicycle Focus May 2010 4 months

Ongoing Project Completion Forecasts

Activity Projected Completion

Scajaquada Corridor Study Support December 2010

Long Range Plan 2035 May 2010

Transportation Improvement Program May 2010

Initial Corridor Signal Retiming June 2010

Buffalo Harbor Bridge Support August 2010

APPENDIX 1

GBNRTC 2010-2012 U N I F I E D W O R K P R O G R A M

A G E N C Y P A R T I C I P A T I O N & N E W F U N D I N G

BUFFAL ERIE CO. NIA. CO.

NIAGAR NFTA NYSTA

FALLS

TASKS OTHER TOTAL

(PL) (PL) (PL) (PL) (FTA) (PL) (FTA) (PL) (PL) (FTA)(2) (PL) FUNDS(3)

I-A Project Support and Administration

1. Labor Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64,111 148,275 0 212,386

2. Support Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 142,704 438,796 6,670 588,170

I-B Information System Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60,209 84,600 0 144,809

I-C UPWP Administration (1) 10,000 10,000 7,500 7,500 0 0 0 14,000 90,000 346,156 0 485,156

I. PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION (44.21.00) S.T. $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $56,834 $14,000 $357,024 $1,017,827 $6,670 $1,487,355

II-A Transportation Systems Planning

1. Highway Systems

a. Highway Monitoring Program (1) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0 0 5,000 0 651,602 0 736,602

2. Transit Systems

a. Transit Monitoring Program 0 0 0 0 265,140 0 0 0 4,827 0 0 269,967

b. Transit On-Board Survey(1) 236,628 0 236,628

3. System Performance Measures Baseline Data 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,480 0 14,480

4. Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180,076 0 180,076

5. Freight Movement and Global Integration 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,002 50,000 103,002

II- B. Demographics Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 52,924 0 57,924

II- C. Travel Demand Forecasting (1) 30,000 119,731 40,000 189,731

II- D. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Development 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,002 0 53,002

II- E. Statewide Initiatives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,654 0 9,654

II. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT/COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING (44.22.00) S.T. $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $265,140 $0 $0 $213,127 $5,000 $276,455 $1,134,471 $90,000 $2,064,193

III-A Long-Range Transportation Planning (LRTP) - System Level (44.23.01)

1. Long-Range Plan Development (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 70,000 138,627 0 213,627

2. Transit Strategy Study 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,002 0 0 53,002

3. Air Quality/Energy Planning(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,000 38,615 0 53,615

III-B Long-Range Transportation Planning (LRTP) - Project Level (44.23.02) 0 0 0 0

1. Transportation Corridor/Sub-Area Studies 550,000 550,000

a. Buffalo Corridor/NE Erie County Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120,674 0 120,674

b. Scajaquada Corridor Study(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,662 30,000 53,662

c. I-290 Corridor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88,684 0 88,684

d. Robert Moses parkway/Study support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,662 0 23,662

e. Niagara Falls Communities Accessibility 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36,439 0 36,439

f. Buffalo-Niagara Falls Commuter Rail 38,237 0 38,237

g. Additonal Corridor Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77,610 0 77,610

2. BiNational Strategies and Cross Border Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48,270 0 48,270

III. LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (LRTP) - (44.23.00) S.T. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,729 $5,000 $176,239 $596,243 $580,000 $1,407,211

IV-A System Management Program

1. Traffic Signal Systems Coordination Project (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38,615 200,000 238,615

2. Congestion Management Systems (CMS) Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,323 59,373 0 86,696

3. Areawide Demand Management (1) 0 0

a, Areawide Rideshare Program (CMAQ)(3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62,845 0 220,000 282,845

b. Carpool Express Lot Project (PL/FTA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,945 0 0 23,945

c. FHWA Value Pricing Pilot Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 235,000 235,000

IV-B Localized Analyses and Planning

1. Buffalo CBD Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43,727 0 43,727

2. Other localized Analyses and Planning Studies (includes NFIA Access Analysis, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88,873 50,000 138,873

Lockport Area Traffic Improvement, Delaware Avenue Bicycle mobility,Outer

Harbor Bridge, FHWA Value Pricing Pilot Program)

3. Intergovernmental Land Use Transportation Coordination 24,230 0 24,230

4. Other Local Initiatives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87,453 0 87,453

5. Site Traffic Impacts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38,615 0 38,615

IV. SHORT-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (SRTP) (44.24.00) S.T. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,729 $0 $114,113 $380,886 $705,000 $1,249,728

V-A TIP Preparation and Project Monitoring 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 0 32,807 0 20,000 91,969 209,952 0 399,728

V-B Project Financial and Performance Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43,349 0 43,349

V. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (44.25.00) S.T. $15,000 $15,000 $7,500 $7,500 $0 $32,807 $0 $248,647 $20,000 $91,969 $253,301 $0 $691,724

1. Coordination of Non-Emergency Human Services Transportation (44.26.12) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,002 0 0 53,002

2. Participation of Transit Operators in Metropolitan/Statewide Planning (44.26.13) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,827 0 0 4,827

3. Planning for Transit Systems Mgt./Operations to Increase Ridership (44.26.14) 38,995 0 0 38,995

4. Support Transit Systems Management Through Effective Sys. Planning (44.26.15) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,308 0 0 19,308

5. Safety and Security Program (44.26.16) 82,154 0 82,154

6. Management and Operations Integration (44.26.17) 0 9,465 0 9,465

VI. PLANNING EMPHASIS AREAS (44.26.00) S.T. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $56,834 $0 $116,132 $91,619 $0 $264,585

VII-A Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes Public Involvement

1/2. Community Outreach/Media Communications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71,558 247,021 0 318,579

3. Environmental Justice 6,068 32,547 0 38,615

4. Local Government/MPO Outreach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,000 34,998 0 45,998

VII. OTHER ACTIVITIES (47.27.00) S.T. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $35,521 $0 $88,626 $314,566 $0 $438,713

UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM TOTAL $45,000 $45,000 $35,000 $35,000 $265,140 $32,807 $0 $710,421 $44,000 $1,220,558 $3,788,913 $1,381,670 $7,603,509

NOTE:

(1) These tasks may include contractual funding in addition to labor costs to complete the project.

(2) The GBNRTC FTA column reflects what is available 4/1/10. See Appendix 3A for details of which tasks include carryover from NY-X015, X017 and X018.

(3) A portion of these tasks are listed for information purposes and are funded with other Federal/State/Local funding.

NOTE: $3,335 per UPWP year is included in "other" support expenses for AMPO dues membership which is administered by the BMTS.

FEDERAL SHARE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,060,558 3,788,913 0 4,849,471$

FEDERAL SHARE (FTA CARRYOVER) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160,000 0 0 160,000$

NON-FEDERAL IN-KIND SHARE 45,000 45,000 35,000 35,000 265,140 32,807 0 710,421 44,000 0 0 0 1,212,368$

STATE CASH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$

LOCAL CASH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$

OTHER FUNDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,381,670 1,381,670

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APPENDIX 2A-1

GBNRTC 2010-2012 UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM

TASK AND AUDITABLE BUDGET BY PARTICIPANT FOR 2010-2011 FHWA-PL FUNDING SOURCE

Grant City of Erie City of Niagara GBNRTC

Auditable Budget Amounts Buffalo County Niagara Falls County NYSDOT NYSTA NFTA Staff

44.20.01 Personnel 949,124 11,770 11,770 8,828 8,828 126,519 11,770 9,125 760,514

44.20.02 Fringe Benefits 668,928 8,230 8,230 6,172 6,172 63,393 8,230 6,381 562,120

44.20.03 Travel 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000

44.20.04 Equipment 22,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,000

44.20.05 Supplies/Reproduction 43,466 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43,466

44.20.06 Contractual - General 100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100,000

Contractual - Consultant 180,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180,000

44.20.08 Indirect Charges 126,607 0 0 0 0 126,607 0 0 0

TOTAL $2,110,125 $20,000 $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 $316,519 $20,000 $15,506 $1,688,100

Task Budget

44.21.00 Program Administration/ 303,390 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 25,322 7,000 0 255,068

Program Support 185,466 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185,466

44.22.00 General Development and Comprehensive Planning 651,816 10,000 10,000 8,000 8,000 94,956 2,500 518,360

44.23.01 Long-Range Planning - System Level 84,575 0 0 0 0 11,000 0 0 73,575

44.23.02 Long-Range Planning - Project Level 240,675 0 0 0 0 11,156 0 0 229,519

44.24.00 Short-Range Transportation Planning 186,492 0 0 0 0 22,156 0 0 164,336

44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Program 248,450 5,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 110,782 10,500 15,506 93,662

44.26.00 Planning Emphasis Areas 25,322 0 0 0 0 25,322 0 0 see below

44.26.12 Human Services Transportation Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.26.14 Management & Operations Integration 9,465 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,465

44.26.16 Safety and Security Planning 37,859 0 0 0 0 0 0 37,859

44.27.00 Other Activities 15,825 0 0 0 0 15,825 0 0 see below

Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes/EJ Planning 112,861 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112,861

Local Government/MPO Outreach 7,929 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,929

TOTAL $2,110,125 $20,000 $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 $316,519 $20,000 $15,506 $1,688,100

Federal Share (2010/2011) 1,688,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,688,100

Federal Share ('10/'11 allocation) 1,901,301 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,901,301

Federal Share '10/'11 savings (to backlog) 213,201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213,201

State Share (CTPS Match) 316,519 0 0 0 0 316,519 0 0 0

Local Share (CTPS Match) 105,506 20,000 20,000 15,000 15,000 0 20,000 15,506 0

Local Share (Agency Cash Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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TASK AND AUDITABLE BUDGET BY PARTICIPANT FOR 2011-2012 FHWA-PL FUNDING SOURCE



44.20.01 Personnel 1,180,790 14,375 14,375 11,770 11,770 157,450 13,800 9,948 947,302

44.20.02 Fringe Benefits 834,336 10,625 10,625 8,230 8,230 78,892 10,200 7,353 700,181

44.20.03 Travel 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000

44.20.04 Equipment 27,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,000



Contractual - Consultant 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,000

44.20.08 Indirect Charges 157,560 0 0 0 0 157,560 0 0 0

TOTAL $2,626,016 $25,000 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 $393,902 $24,000 $17,301 $2,100,813

Task Budget

44.21.00 Program Administration/ 381,475 5,000 5,000 4,500 4,500 31,512 7,000 0 323,963

Program Support 253,330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 253,330

44.22.00 General Development and Comprehensive Planning 780,782 10,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 118,171 2,500 0 616,111

44.23.01 Long-Range Planning - System Level 122,453 0 0 0 0 13,786 5,000 0 103,667

44.23.02 Long-Range Planning - Project Level 203,269 0 0 0 0 13,787 0 0 189,482

44.24.00 Short-Range Transportation Planning 244,123 0 0 0 0 27,573 0 0 216,550

44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Program 351,306 10,000 10,000 3,500 3,500 137,866 9,500 17,301 159,639

44.26.00 Planning Emphasis Areas 31,512 0 0 0 0 31,512 0 0 see below

44.26.12 Human Services Transportation Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.26.14 Management & Operations Integration 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.26.16 Safety and Security Planning 44,295 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44,295

44.27.00 Other Activities 19,695 0 0 0 0 19,695 0 0 see below

Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes/EJ Planning 166,707 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 166,707

Local Government/MPO Outreach 27,069 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,069

TOTAL $2,626,016 $25,000 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 $393,902 $24,000 $17,301 $2,100,813

Federal Share (2011/2012) 2,100,813 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100,813

Federal Share '11/12 allocation 1,901,301 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,901,301

Federal Share '11/'12 backlog used 199,512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199,512

State Share (CTPS Match) 393,902 0 0 0 0 393,902 0 0 0

Local Share (CTPS Match) 131,301 25,000 25,000 20,000 20,000 0 24,000 17,301 0

Local Share (Agency Cash Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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TASK AND AUDITABLE BUDGET BY PARTICIPANT FOR FTA 2010-2011 (SECTION 5303) FUNDING SOURCE



44.20.01 Personnel 303,226 0 0 0 0 0 0 76,228 226,998

44.20.02 Fringe Benefits 224,123 0 0 0 0 0 0 56,342 167,781

44.20.03 Travel 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000

44.20.04 Equipment 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000



44.20.06 Contractual - Consultant 45,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45,000

TOTAL $662,849 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $132,570 $530,279

Task Budget

44.21.00 Program Administration/ 114,320 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 114,320

Support Expenses (Excluding Consultant) 90,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90,500

44.22.00 General Development and Comprehensive Planning 159,668 0 0 0 0 0 0 132,570 27,098

44.23.01 Long-Range Planning - System Level 113,394 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113,394

44.23.02 Long-Range Planning - Project Level 28,394 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,394

44.24.00 Short-Range Transportation Planning 35,717 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35,717

44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Program 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000

44.26.00 Planning Emphasis Areas

44.26.12 Coordination of Non-Emergency Human Services Transportation 28,394 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,394

44.26.13 Participation of Trans. Operators in Met./State Plng. 2,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,366

44.26.14 Planning for Transit Systems mgt./Operations to increase ridership 9,465 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,465

44.26.15 Support Transit Systems Mgt. Through Effective Sys. Plng. 9,465 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,465

44.26.16 Safety and Security Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.27.00 Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes 36,166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36,166

44.27.00 Environmental Justice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.27.00 Local Government/MPO Outreach 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000

TOTAL $662,849 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $132,570 $530,279

Federal Share 530,279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 530,279

State Share (CTPS Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

State Share (NYSDOT/Cash Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Local Share (CTPS Match) 132,570 0 0 0 0 0 0 132,570 0

Local Share (Agency Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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TASK AND AUDITABLE BUDGET BY PARTICIPANT FOR FTA 2011-2012 (SECTION 5303) FUNDING SOURCE



44.20.01 Personnel 243,041 0 0 0 0 0 0 76,228 166,813

44.20.02 Fringe Benefits 179,638 0 0 0 0 0 0 56,342 123,296

44.20.03 Travel 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000

44.20.04 Equipment 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000



44.20.06 Contractual - Consultant 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,000

TOTAL $662,849 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $132,570 $530,279

Task Budget

44.21.00 Program Administration/ 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000

Support Expenses (Excluding Consultant) 40,170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,170

44.22.00 General Development and Comprehensive Planning 364,561 0 0 0 0 0 0 132,570 231,991

44.23.01 Long-Range Planning - System Level 24,608 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,608

44.23.02 Long-Range Planning - Project Level 9,843 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,843

44.24.00 Short-Range Transportation Planning 41,833 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41,833

44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Program 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000

44.26.00 Planning Emphasis Areas

44.26.12 Human Services Transportation Plan and Process 24,608 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,608

44.26.13 Participation of Trans. Operators in Met./State Plng. 2,461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,461

44.26.14 Planning for Transit Systems mgt./Operations to increase ridership29,530 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,530

44.26.15 Support Transit Systems Mgt. Through Effective Sys. Plng. 9,843 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,843

44.26.16 Safety and Security Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.27.00 Integration of Planning/Environmental Processes 15,392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,392

44.27.00 Environmental Justice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44.27.00 Local Government/MPO Outreach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL $662,849 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $132,570 $530,279

Federal Share 530,279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 530,279

State Share (CTPS Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

State Share (NYSDOT/Cash Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Local Share (CTPS Match) 132,570 0 0 0 0 0 0 132,570 0

Local Share (Agency Match) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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CARRYOVER FTA PLANNING FUND RESOURCES (1)

UPWP TASK 80-X015 80-X017 80-X018 TOTAL

(44.21) I.A. - Project Support/Administration

1. Labor Expenses $10,000 $0 $10,000 $20,000

2. Support Expenses 0 0 12,034 12,034

(44.22) II.A.2. -Transit Monitoring 0 0 17,366 17,366

(44.23) III.A.1 -Long-Range Plan Development 0 0 0 0

(44.24) IV. Short-Range Transportation Planning 0 16,563 20,000 36,563

(44.25) V. Transportation Improvement Program 20,000 0 21,969 41,969

(44.26) VI. - Planning Emphasis Areas 0 0 0

(44.27) VII. - Other Activities 10,716 0 21,352 32,068

GRAND TOTAL $40,716 $16,563 102,721$ $160,000

(1) Federal funds estimated available as of April 1, 2010

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(44.22) II.A.5. Freight Movement/Global Integtation - State Planning/ 50,000 0 50,000

Research Funds (some carryover from '09-10 UPWP)

(44.22) II.C. Travel Demand Forecasting - State Planning/Research Funds $40,000 0 $40,000

(44.22) II.E. Statewide Initiative - State Planning/Research Funds 0 0 0

(44.23) III.B.1b. Transportation Corridor Studies: Scajaquada Corridor 30,000 0 30,000

State Planning/Research Funds

(44.23) IV.A.1 - Signal Systems - Congestion Mitigation 200,000 0 200,000

Air Quality Grant

(44.23) IV.A.3. - Area Demand Management/Rideshare program - Congestion 100,000 120,000 220,000

Mitigation Air Quality Grant

(44.23) IV.A.3c. - Area Demand Management/FHWA Value Pricing Pilot 235,000 0 235,000

Program

(44.23) IV.A/B. - Long-Range Transportation Planning-Systems&Project Levels 50,000 0 50,000

State Planning/Research Rescission Relief PL Restoration

GRAND TOTAL $705,000 120,000$ $825,000

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AUDITABLE BUDGET 2010-2011 2011-2012 TOTAL

44.20.06 Contractual Consultant 250,000 300,000 550,000

TASK BUDGET

(44.23.01/02) LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING $250,000 300,000 $550,000

SYSTEM/PROJECT LEVEL

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APPENDIX 3B


DESCRIPTION OF OTHER FUNDS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM

APPENDIX 3C


NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM FUNDS

2010-2012 unified planning work program

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