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M E M O R A N D U MTo: Kingsport MPO Executive BoardFrom: Chris Campbell, MPO CoordinatorSubject: MPO Executive Board MeetingDate: April 21, 2011Please find enclosed for your review a tentative agenda for the next Kingsport MPOExecutive Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM (EST) in theKingsport City Hall Building at 225 West Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.The focus of this meeting will be to: Review the FY 12 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and Adopt theVirginia portion of the document Review and approve TIP amendments related to Virginia projects Review and approve items related to the development of the LRTP includinggoals, objects, and performance measures Provide an update regarding MPO initiativesPlease make every effort to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, you maydesignate a proxy in writing to represent you. A sample proxy letter is enclosed. Theminutes from the last Executive Board meeting are also enclosed.If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at 423-224-2670or email at ChrisCampbell@KingsportTN.gov.Sincerely,Chris CampbellKingsport MPO Coordinator201 West Market StKingsport, TN 37660423.224.2670ChrisCampbell@KingsportTN.gov

AgendaKingsport MPO Executive BoardTuesday May 3, 2010 @ 9:00 AM (EST)Kingsport City Hall – 2 nd Floor Conference Room225 West Center , Kingsport, TN 376609:00 – 9:02 1. Executive Board Roll Call / Welcome9:02 – 9:05 2. Approval of Minutes from February 1, 2011 Meeting:■ Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion □ Information9:05 – 9:10 3. Public Comment on Agenda Items□ Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion ■ InformationThose wishing to make a comment pertaining to any of the agenda items maydo so at this time with a five-minute time limitation. Comments not pertainingto a specific agenda item will be heard during the end of the meeting in thePublic Hearing section.9:10 – 9:15 4. Review the FY 12 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) andApprove the Virginia portion of the document contingent on satisfying anyremaining reviews■Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion □ InformationPresenter: Presenter: Bill AlbrightItem Summary: Each year the Kingsport Metropolitan Planning Organizationis required to submit a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Thisdocument illustrates the various planning tasks that the Kingsport MPO will beinvolved in and the amount of funding that will be set aside for each task. Thebudget cycle of VDOT and the LENOWISCO begins July 1, requiring earlieraction than in Tennessee. Approving the Virginia portion of the UPWP willaccommodate these agencies and their budgeting needs.Recommendation: Approve the Virginia portion of the FY 12 UPWPcontingent on satisfying any remaining reviews by TDOT, VDOT, FHWA-TN,FHWA-VA, FTA Region III, FTA Region IV or other interested party.9:15 – 9:20 5. Review and Approve Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)Amendments related to Virginia Projects■Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion □ InformationPresenter: Presenter: Chris CampbellItem Summary: The purpose of the TIP is to identify all transportation projectsfunded by Federal Title 23 and the Federal Transit Act within the Kingsportarea, including streets and highways, transit service and facilities, bicycle andpedestrian facilities and transportation enhancement projects. It is also toensure coordination of transportation improvements by local, state, and federalKingsport MPO Agenda Page 1

agencies. The State of Virginia is in the process of review their STIP and hasrequested changes to their projects.Recommendation: Approve TIP amendments9:20 – 9:45 6. Review, Discussion, and Endorsement of Several Items Pertaining to theDevelopment of the Region’s 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan(LRTP)■Action □ Possible Action ■ Discussion □ InformationPresenter: MPO Staff & RPM Transportation ConsultantsItem Summary: This agenda item includes four discussion items of which tworequire endorsement by the Board. These items and the associated actions aredescribed below: Project Update – A brief update on the overall project and project schedulewill be presented (Action - Information Only) Endorsement of Draft Regional Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures– At the February Board Meeting members discussed regional goals andobjectives as part of the 2035 LRTP. Members engaged in a discussion ofthe current and future transportation system desires looking at what thetransportation planning process is trying to achieve, preserve, avoid, oreliminate. From this discussion a series of draft goals and objectives havebeen crafted. In addition to the draft goals and objectives a set ofperformance measures have also been developed as a means of monitoringprogress and transportation decisions within the region over time relative tothe 2035 LRTP. Attached are the draft goals, objectives, and performancemeasures for Board consideration. (Action – Endorsement) Update on Recently Released 2010 US Census Data and Comparison toOriginally Established Population Assumptions for the LRTP – Informationwill be shared comparing original planning assumption estimates to therecently released 2010 US Census data. (Action - Information Only) Upcoming Coming Stakeholder & Public Meetings – On June 9 th from 1:30pm to 3:00 pm a Stakeholder Meeting will be held at the Kingsport PublicLibrary as part of the 2035 LRTP. The purpose of the Stakeholder Meetingwill be to engage stakeholders and interested parties (i.e. resource agencies,transportation providers, freight community, and others) early in the processin the development of the LRTP. Later that afternoon an open-house stylePublic Meeting will be conducted from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the KingsportPublic Library concerning the LRTP and the MPO Regional Bicycle andPedestrian Plan. The Public Meeting is being designed to cover bothplanning initiatives in a very integrated fashion. In addition to thestakeholder and public meetings, a project website has been established aswell as an online survey. Information on these efforts will be shared at theMPO Board Meeting. (Action – Information Only)Recommendation: Endorsement of the following items as presented: Draft Goals, Objectives, and Performance MeasuresKingsport MPO Agenda Page 2

9:45 – 9:55 7. Staff Reports□Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion ■ InformationPresenter: MPO StaffItem Summary: Provide an update regarding current and future MPOinitiatives. Various projects include: Welcome Center, Bike/Pedestrian Plan,Local Agency project(s) update, etcetera9:55 – 10:00 8. Public Comment□ Action □ Possible Action □ Discussion ■ InformationMembers of the public may address the Executive Board with issues related tothe region’s transportation system. There is a five-minute time limitation perindividual and/or topic10:00 9. Meeting AdjournmentKingsport MPO Agenda Page 3

KINGSPORT URBAN AREAMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATIONMeeting Minutes for February 1, 2011CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM 11:00 A.M.225 W. Center Street, Kingsport, TNMembers Present:Charles Anderson, Deborah Fleming, Gary Lawson, Ken Marsh, Donny Necessary,Chris Starnes, Ambre TorbettAbsent:Staff Present:Bill Albright, Chris Campbell, Susan Doran, Forrest Koder, Ryan McReynolds,Michael Thompson, Alan Webb, Ken WeemsVisitors Present:Jason Carder – Mattern and CraigPreston Elliott - RPMJeff Hammond - RPMJeff Jackson – Mount Carmel Chief of PoliceJames Miller – Vaughn & MeltonWayne Robertson – Vaughn & MeltonMichael Russell - VDOTRecorder: Susan DoranI. Call to Order: Ken Marsh called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.II. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the October 20, 2010 meeting werereviewed. No corrections and/or additions were suggested. A motion was made byChris Starnes to approve the minutes and was seconded by Donny Necessary.The motion carried unanimously.III. Public Comment: Ken Marsh opened the floor for public comments. Nocomments.IV. New Business:A. SR 224 / US 23 Corridor Study Presented by Chris Campbell, DonnyNecessary and Chris Starnes. The corridor study is being conducted inSouthwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee in anticipation of significant travelpattern and land use changes occurring within the general corridor. WhenPhase II and Phase III of the Moccasin Gap project are complete, State Route224 will be a major route between Gate City and the City of Kingsport. Thisstudy will identify short-term (2015) and long-term (2035) projects that willimprove the capacity of and access to/from State Route 224 and U.S. 223.The goal is to more efficiently connect Southwest Virginia to Upper EastTennessee to allow for increasing growth in both areas. Two public meetingshave been held with good response from the public.B. Review, Discussion, and Endorsement of Several Items Pertaining to theDevelopment of the Region’s 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).Presented by MPO Staff and RPM Transportation Consultants. This agendaitem includes four discussion items of which two require endorsement by theBoard. These items/actions are described below.Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 4

Project Update for LRTP – A detailed project work plan was included in theagenda packet beginning on page 42. Phase I is Model Development andPhase II is Plan Development. Preston Elliott indicated they are in the processof calibrating the model (Phase I, Task 1.3 ) and should receive a calibrated2009 base year network in TransCAD format within the next month.Base Year & Future Year Population & Employment Control Totals andHorizon Year Assumptions – Preston Elliott, RPM Consultants, provided anoverview of the base year and future year population and employment controltotals and horizon year assumptions for which RPM is recommending for theKingsport MPO Long Range Transportation Plan. RPM has been using 2009as the base year and is asking the board for their approval on the base year.The future years are usually 20 to 25 years out and RPM would like to use 25years, which will take the plan to 2035. Staff is recommending the base yearof the Long Range Transportation Plan be 2009 and the future year be 2035(with interim horizon years of 2015 and 2025 for air quality planning purposes).The MPO Executive Board endorsed using 2009 as the base year and 2035 asthe future year.Existing Plus Committed (E+C) Projects List – Preston Elliott, RPMConsultants, provided an overview of the existing plus committed highwaynetwork (E+C). A list of projects was included in the agenda packet for allboard members to review. The importance of the E+C Network is to allow theMPO to test what roadways in the future would fail if only current roadwaysplus committed projects were constructed in the future. Michael Thompsoninquired about the Non-MPO projects that are already committed by the City.Preston Elliott indicated the projects could be added to the list. DeborahFleming indicated the projects on the list are of regional significance. DonnyNecessary indicated that all of the Virginia projects are being reviewed andthey should have some knowledge of what the Virginia TIP will look like beforePreston (RPM) issues the data. Chris Campbell stated SR126 is a veryimportant project and wondered if there is a way to get the project added.Preston Elliott indicated it would be in the model. Deborah Fleming indicatedthe way TDOT defines the E+C project list is anything that is on the ground isconsidered existing projects and committed projects means it is programmed.Deborah indicated that programmed means it is in the TIP or the STIP. TheMPO Executive Board endorsed the current project list included in the agendapacket.Discussion of Regional Goals and Objectives –A goals and objectives tallysheet was handed out and everyone was asked to brainstorm regional goalsand objectives. These goals and objectives will be used to guide thedevelopment of the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. RPM consultantslead a discussion of potential regional goals for consideration by the MPO andtook notes of the suggestions.V. STAFF REPORTS:Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan – Chris Campbell presented a Pedestrian andBicycle Plan to the BMA. It is a subset of the Long Range Transportation Plan.UPWP – The Unified Planning Working Program (UPWP) will be discussed at thenext meeting in May. The Virginia portion of the UPWP will be adopted first dueto the different budget cycle. The Tennessee portion will be adopted at a laterKingsport MPO Agenda Page 5

meeting.Air Quality – We are still under the standard that has been set so we are stillcurrently attainment at this point. The current standard is 75 and we are at 72.Urban Agglomeration – Hoping that the Census has made a decision to notagglomerate the urbanized areas. There is also room for opportunity in theTransportation Authorization Act when it is adopted.SR126 (Memorial Blvd.) – Bill Albright stated that he has been told that theenvironmental document has been completed and been turned over to FHWA forreview.Fordtown Road – In the process of redesign for value engineering – boxculverts versus bridge. Probably about 12 months before it is ready to go to bid.Pavilion Drive Signal – Project is complete.Memorial Boulevard – October 31 st is the completion date on resurfacing.Mount Carmel Traffic Signal – Traffic signal will be re-bid on February 11,2011.STP Resurfacing – City of Kingsport and CSX railroad are going through legalbecause City of Kingsport has to pay them to look at our resurfacing projectbecause we tie in with the railroad. CSX requires a payment of about $8,000 justto look at the preliminary engineering.Cleek Road and Stone Drive – Is under construction and working on the signalproject right now.Rock Springs Road – Starting construction.Center Street / Clinchfield Street – Intersection improvements are complete.Netherland Inn Road / Center Street / Industry Drive –Construction will bestarting soon (winter/spring).Safe Routes to School – Working on a couple of projects. There has been atotal of 2 Safe Routes to School projects approved. Construction for the first onewill start this summer and construction for the second one will start next summer.TDOT Commissioner Schroer – He was formerly the Mayor of Franklin,Tennessee. During his time as Mayor, he served on the Nashville Area MPOBoard and he is also a member of the Middle Tennessee RegionalTransportation Authority Board.VI.VII.PUBLIC HEARING: Ken Marsh invited those attending to make comments or askquestions about any and all agenda items, transportation planning issues,activities, and/or projects that pertain to the Kingsport Area MetropolitanTransportation Planning Organization.ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 6

Sample Proxy Letter(Date)I, , of(Name)(Agency)Hereby designateproxy(Name of Proxy)to vote as myduring theBoard.(Meeting Date)meeting of the Kingsport MPO ExecutiveSincerely,Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 7

Kingsport Urban Area MPOFY 2012 – Draft #1Unified Planning Work ProgramAdopted:June X X, 2011(Va.)The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grant[s] from the Federal HighwayAdministration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the StatePlanning and Research Program, Section 505 [or Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f)] of Title23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S.Department of Transportation. This report was prepared in cooperation with the United StatesDepartment of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration,Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Transportation.Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 8

Table of ContentsRESOLUTION – 2012 UPWP ...................................................................................................................... 3LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (cont.)................................................................................................................ 5INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 6Unified Planning Work Program ........................................................................................................... 6Major Tasks for Fiscal Year 2012 .......................................................................................................... 6Study Area ............................................................................................................................................ 6Map of Kingsport MPO ......................................................................................................................... 7Funding ................................................................................................................................................. 7Modifications to UPWP ........................................................................................................................ 8Public Participation .............................................................................................................................. 9Environmental Justice and Title VI ....................................................................................................... 9Planning Factors to be Considered..................................................................................................... 10TASK A. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................................... 10TASK B. DATA COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS.................................................................. 13TASK C. AIR QUALITY AND CONGESTION MITIGATION .......................................................................... 15TASK D. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ........................................................................ 17TASK E. MULTIMODAL AND LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ............................................ 18FUNDING CHART ..................................................................................................................................... 24APPENDIX A – TPR REQUESTS ................................................................................................................. 242Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 9

RESOLUTION – 2012 UPWPBYTHE EXECUTIVE BOARDOFTHE KINGSPORT URBAN AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONFY‐2012 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAMWHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation Planning Regulations require preparation andlocal endorsement of an annual Transportation Planning Work Program; andWHERE AS, this work program reaffirms the adopted Transportation Plan; andWHERE AS, this work program document describes on‐going and proposed Transportation PlanningActivities for the study area according to task, responsible agency, purpose, previous work, study design,product, and financial summary; andWHERE AS, this work program was developed in cooperation with Federal, State, and Local publictransportation operators; andWHERE AS, state and local agencies responsible for Transportation Planning Activities have jointlyparticipated in preparation of a Unified Planning Work Program for FY‐2012; andNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Board and Executive Staff of the KingsportUrban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization do hereby approve and endorse the "Kingsport Urban AreaMPO FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program".Dennis Phillips, ChairmanMPO Executive Board____________________DateChris Campbell, ChairmanMPO Executive Staff_____________Date3Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 10

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS2030 Plan ............................................................................. Kingsport Urban Area 2030 Transportation Plan2035 (Long‐Range) Plan ………………………………………………… Kingsport MPO Area 2035 Transportation PlanADA .......................................................................................... Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990CAA/CAAA .................................................................................... Clean Air Act or Clean Air Act AmendmentsCEQ ............................................................................................................... Council on Environmental QualityCFR .................................................................................................................. US Code of Federal RegulationsCMAQ ............................................................ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement ProgramCO ........................................................................................................................................... Carbon MonoxideCSS .......................................................................................................................... Context Sensitive SolutionsEJ ..................................................................................................................................... Environmental JusticeEPA/USEPA .......................................................................... United States Environmental Protection AgencyFHWA ............................................................................................................ Federal Highway AdministrationFRA …………………………………………………………………………………………………… .......... Federal Rail AdministrationFTA .................................................................................................................... Federal Transit AdministrationFTDD ...................................................................................................... First Tennessee Development DistrictFY ........................................................................................................................................................ Fiscal YearGIS ................................................................................................................... Geographic Information SystemHPR ................................................................................................................. Highway Planning and ResearchITS ............................................................................................................... Intelligent Transportation SystemsKATS ................................................................................................................... Kingsport Area Transit ServiceKDP ............................................................................................................. Kingsport Department of PlanningKDPT ............................................................................................. Kingsport Division of Public TransportationKTD ...................................................................................................... Kingsport Transportation DepartmentKPT .......................................................................................................................................... City of KingsportLENOWISCO PDC ......................... Lee, Norton, Wise, Scott County – Virginia Planning District CommissionLPA .......................................................................................... Tennessee Office of Local Planning AssistanceLRTP ............................................................................................................... Long Range Transportation PlanMEOC ………………………………………… ............... Mountain Empire Old Citizens (Virginia Rural Transit System)MOBILE6.2 .............................................................................................. Vehicle Emission Modeling SoftwareMPO ......................................................................................................... Metropolitan Planning OrganizationMSA ...................................................................................................................... Metropolitan Statistical AreaNAAQS ............................................................................................... National Ambient Air Quality StandardsNEPA ................................................................................................... National Environmental Protection ActNETRANS ..................................................................... ………...... Northeast Tennessee Rural Transit AgencyNOx ............................................................................................................................................ Nitrogen OxideOMB ............................................................................................................... Office Management and BudgetOPS ..................................................... TDOT‐Office of Programming and Scheduling (“Local Programming”)OPT ............................................................................................................. Office of Passenger TransportationPL‐112 ............................................................................................... FHWA Section 112 Local Planning FundsSAFETEA‐LU ................ Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersSec. 5303 ............................................................................... FTA Section 5303 Technical and Planning FundsSec. 5307 .................................................................................. FTA Section 5307 Operating Assistance FundsSPR ....................................................................................................................... State Planning and ResearchTAZ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ........... Traffic Analysis ZonesTDM .................................................................................................................... Travel Demand ManagementTDOT .............................................................................................. Tennessee Department of Transportation4Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 11

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (cont.)TCC ............................................................................................................. Technical Coordinating CommitteeTDP ........................................................................................................................... Transit Development PlanTIP ....................................................................................................... Transportation Improvement ProgramTPR .................................................................................................................. Transportation Planning ReportTSM ........................................................................................................ Transportation System ManagementUPWP .............................................................................................................. Unified Planning Work ProgramUZA ............................................................................................................................................. Urbanized AreaVDOT .......................................... Virginia Department of Transportation (Transportation Planning Division)VDRPT ........................................................................ Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportationVOC ...................................................................................................................... Volatile Organic Compounds5Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 12

INTRODUCTIONUnified Planning Work ProgramThe Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) documents the transportation planning prioritiesand work tasks for the Kingsport Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) forFiscal Year 2012 (FY2012) which begins October 1, 2011 and ends September 30, 2012.Preparation of the UPWP is required by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient TransportationEquity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA‐LU) ‐ as currently extended, and the MetropolitanPlanning Regulations (23CFR 450.314) of the United States Department of Transportation. Inaddition, the UPWP was developed in cooperation with Federal, State, and Local publictransportation operators.The UPWP is divided into five (5) program tasks which include: (A) Program Administration,(B) Travel Data Collection, Maintenance, and Analysis, (C) Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation,(D) Transportation Improvement Program, and (E) Multi‐Modal and Long‐Range TransportationPlanning. Each program task provides specific information for each planning activity. Theinformation contained in each task includes agency responsibility, task purpose, previous work,study design, product, and work schedule. The UPWP presents a continuing, cooperative, andcomprehensive (the “3C”) approach to transportation planning within the Kingsport Tn/Va MPOarea. The UPWP has been prepared in an effort to address specific federal, state and localagency requirements and to advance transportation initiatives within the MPO area.Major Tasks for Fiscal Year 2012The UPWP contains many projects associated with the day‐to‐day operations of the MPO, aswell as short and long‐range activities as noted in the scope of work. Of these, work leading tothe completion and adoption of the Long‐Range (Year 2035) Transportation Plan “update” is ofutmost importance. In addition, anticipation of the non‐attainment air quality designation willalso place emphasis on the Long‐Range Plan’s modeling element. Thus, the update will includetravel demand modeling products that are compatible with the air quality conformity process.Specialized planning studies, i.e. Bike and Ped Plan, Corridor Studies, and TPR’s, will also beemphasized during FY ’12. In addition, a continued focus on data collection (for the LRTP andon‐going studies) and maintenance of the 2011‐2114 TIP (amendments and/or adjustments),will be provided within the “2012 Work Program” as well.Study AreaThe planning area of the Kingsport MPO includes portions of Sullivan, Hawkins, and WashingtonCounty, Tennessee, and Scott County, Virginia. Kingsport is the principal city with four otherincorporated areas which include the towns of Church Hill and Mount Carmel in Tennessee and thetowns of Gate City and Weber City in Virginia.6Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 13

The coordination of the "3‐C" transportation planning process and the resulting transportationimprovement activities in the Kingsport urban area is the responsibility of the Kingsport Urban AreaMetropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Federal Statute and Regulations require, as acondition for the receipt of federal planning, capital, or operating assistance, that each urbanizedarea with a population over 50,000 develop, implement, and maintain a transportation planningprocess which results in plans and programs consistent with the comprehensive general plan of theurbanized area. These plans and programs provide support for subsequent project developmentactivities for urban area transportation improvements.Map of Kingsport MPOFundingFunding for the planning tasks identified in this UPWP is made available by the States of Tennesseeand Virginia to the MPO. The allocation of FHWA Section 112 Planning Funds (PL Funds) to theMPO is made from an apportionment of funds to the States (TN and VA) from the Federal HighwayAdministration. The matching ratios for these funds are 80% Federal and 20% Local in Tennessee,and 80% Federal, 10% State, and 10% Local in Virginia. The allocation of FTA program funds forpublic transportation planning is administered by the States on behalf of the MPO. The matching7Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 14

atio for these funds is 80% Federal, 10% State (Tn. and Va.), and 10% Local. Planning activitiesundertaken by State DOT Staff (TN and VA) will be funded primarily with Highway Planning andResearch (SPR) Funds. The matching ratio for these funds is 80% Federal and 20% State. The MPOis advised each year of its funding allocations prior to the development of the UPWP. Distributionof fund allocations by task among the local agencies is the responsibility of the MPO. Table 1 at theend of this document provides a summary of funding allocations by task, agency, and agencyparticipation by funding source.Modifications to UPWPModifications are necessary when the MPO: changes the scope of the UPWP; adds new funds;adds or deletes work tasks or subtasks; or moves funds between work tasksTypes of Modifications: (Amendments and Adjustments) Modifications to the UPWP involvingFHWA/FTA funds fall into two categories, each requiring different action.Amendments are modifications that:Adjustments are modifications that:> Add or delete funds > Do not change the scope of the> Change the scope of the work task(s) funded work tasks> Add or delete a work task > Do not exceed more than fifteenpercent (15%) of funds allocated ina work taskApproval of Modifications:Amendments: Amendments must be federally approved. Prior to the request for federalapproval, TDOT will review all UPWP amendment submittals for accuracy and completeness.When the amendment has been approved at the Federal level and TDOT has been notified,a copy of the formal notice of approval will be furnished to the MPO.Required Documentation for Amendments: A cover letter from the MPO clearly detailing the proposed revisions A signed MPO Board resolution approving the amendment and containing abrief description of the proposed revisions A copy of every affected UPWP page(s) as it appeared before the revisionand a copy of the page(s) as amended A copy of the financial summary table(s) as it appeared before the revisionand a copy as amended Documentation of public involvement8Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 15

Adjustments: The Systems Planning and Policy Office should be advised of any MPOrevisions to the UPWP. Approval for an adjustment is not required, but notification ofan adjustment to the State DOT’s should occur within the consultative process prior toits execution by the MPO Executive Board.Public ParticipationThe MPO utilizes a Public Participation Plan (PPP) in the planning process to ensure the involvement of thepublic in plan formulation and transportation improvement programs. The PPP documents the process andprocedures of the MPO for informing local residents, businesses, and officials of the MPO's regional planningefforts and how the MPO seeks meaningful input into the transportation planning process. Each MPOTechnical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Executive Board meeting is publicly advertised. Included in thepublic notice are date, time, location (including facilities meeting ADA requirements), a brief description ofsubject matter to be discussed and acted on, and a contact to receive further information. A public hearingis also provided at all MPO meetings to afford citizens an opportunity to comment and ask questions on anytransportation related subjects, including program, projects, and various studies. Additionally, the MPOmaintains a website at www.mpo.kingsporttn.gov where documents can be downloaded, meetingsnotices are published and a variety of transportation planning information and links are provided. TheUPWP is prepared with cooperation and guidance from federal, state and local agencies. The UPWP isreviewed and discussed at scheduled public meetings. as dictated by the Public Participation Plan. It is alsomade available on the MPO’s website.Environmental Justice and Title VIAs part of the transportation planning process the Kingsport MPO must address EnvironmentalJustice and Title VI to minimize disproportionately adverse effects on minority populations andlow‐income groups in the development and implementation of transportation projects.Environmental Justice is strived for and achieved by identifying and addressingdisproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects, includinginterrelated social and economic effects of federal programs, policies and activities on minoritypopulations and low income populations. It is the policy of the MPO to ensure compliance withTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFP part 26; No person shall be excluded fromparticipation in or be denied the benefits of, or by subjected to discrimination under anyprogram or activity receiving federal funds on the grounds of Race, Color, Sex or NationalOrigin. The Kingsport MPO submits individual annual Title VI Reports to both TDOT and VDOT.The Title VI Report documents the MPO’s civil rights activities for the year. The Title VIassessment is a tool to evaluate outreach efforts to traditionally underserved populations toensure those individuals receive equal access to transportation services. The UPWP dedicates asubtask to planning activities that inc ludes Environmental Justice and Title VI assessment oftransportation and transit projects.9Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 16

Planning Factors to be ConsideredSAFETEA‐LU, as extended, specifies eight planning factors that must be considered indeveloping transportation plans and studies. They are:1. Support economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling globalcompetitiveness, productivity, and efficiency.2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non‐motorizedusers.3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non‐motorizedusers.4. Increase accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight.5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve thequality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements andState and local planned growth and economic development patterns.6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system ‐ across andbetween modes ‐ for people and for freight.7. Promote efficient system management and operation.8. Emphasize preservation of the existing transportation system.The following chart illustrates how the proposed work program tasks address the eight planningfactors.Planning Factors Addressed by TaskTASKS/FACTORSA ProgramAdministrationB Travel DataCollection andAnalysisC Air Quality andCongestionMitigationD TransportationImprovementProgramE Multi‐Modal andLong RangeTransportation Plan1EconomicVitality2Safety3Security4MobilityOptions5Protect &Enhance theEnvironment6MultimodalIntegration7Mgmt. &Operation8PreserveExistingSystemX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XTASK A. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION10Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 17

Responsible Agency: MPO Staff, LENOWISCO, TDOT – Long Range Planning Division, TDOT –Multimodal Transportation Resources, VDOTPurpose: To conduct continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planningactivities consistent with the urban area’s comprehensive general plan ensure that alltransportation planning projects meet Federal and State requirements. Continue to implementthe requirements of Title VI, Environmental Justice and Public Participation into the MPOprocess. Manage all MPO functions in an efficient and effective manner.Previous Work: A continuing work activity (following UPWP guidelines and directives) Coordination of MPO TCC and Executive Board Meetings Prepared and adopted FY 2011 UPWP Prepared quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests for MPOactivities Managed financial issues and provided accountability of state federal, and localfunds which are linked to MPO operations and projects Title VI Report submitted to both TDOT and VDOT Utilized adopted Public Participation Plan (PPP) Continue modifications to MPO website to provide users with better access toinformation on transportation planning activities Maintained over‐sight on all priority products, i.e. TIP, LRTP, TPR’s / Studies, etc.Study Design for 2012Prepare FY 2013 Unified Planning Work ProgramQuarterly invoices, progress reports, and draft meeting minutesManaged financial issues and provided accountability of state federal, andlocal funds which are linked to MPO operations and projectsAttend meetings of the MPO, RPO, local, regional, state, and federal sponsored meetingsrelated to transportation planning as neededCoordinate and schedule all business activities and meetings for the MPO ExecutiveBoard and Technical Coordinating CommitteeSubmit individual annual Title VI reports to the Tennessee DOT and to the Virginia DOTEnsure that all transportation planning activities are consistent with requirements ofEnvironmental Justice and Title VIMonitor small/disadvantaged business participation in MPO professional servicesOngoing application of the Public Participation Plan and continued efforts to involveurban area citizens in the MPO transportation planning activities and products11Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 18

Update and maintain the Kingsport MPO websitePrepare and maintain contact lists, media lists, and other lists as neededAttend transportation conferences, workshops, and seminars to ensure compliance withregulations and guidelinesContinue administrative oversight related to development of the Long‐Range Plan, TIP,other plans and studies, i.e. TPR’s, and other transportation planning products, withparticular focus on activities surrounding completion of the MPO‐Area 2035 Plan (LRTP)TDOT: The Long Range Planning Division ‐ will work jointly with the urban area toestablish the administrative and technical procedures required, prepare contractualagreements as required, attend all study meetings, distribute special and annual reportsand study documents, review and analyze individual transportation planning projectsand studies, and undertake general administrative activities.TDOT: Multimodal Transportation Resources ‐ will administer correspondence andtelephone contacts regarding river transportation, urban public transit, rail service,ridesharing, and transportation systems management. Representatives of this office willparticipate in MPO meetings; distribute federal guidelines and requirements; conductseminars and work sessions; provide advice and assistance concerning feasibility of rivertransportation development; review study documentation and reports; administer fundsfor port development. This office will coordinate FTA's Section 5303, 5310, 5307 and5309 programs in Tennessee.End Products and Work ScheduleProductWork ScheduleAn ongoing transportation planning program Continuing TaskFY 2013 UPWP August 2012Quarterly ReportsCompleted within 45 days of end of quarterExecutive Board & TCC MeetingsQuarterly/As neededTitle VI ReportsTDOT September, VDOT AugustMonitor the status of small/disadvantaged Continuing Taskbusiness participationAttend meetings, maintain contact lists, Continuing Taskestablish jurisdiction communicationImplement and review PPPOngoingMaintain Kingsport MPO websiteOngoingWorkshops and TrainingAs NeededMaintain progress on LRTP, TIP, other studies Continuing Task12Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 19

Funding SourcesTask A. Admin TN-PL VA-PL TN-SPR VA-SPR TN-Sec 5303 VA-Sec 5303 TotalMPOFederal $56,000 $0 $16,000 $960 $72,960State $0 $2,000 $120 $2,120Local $14,000 $0 $2,000 $120 $16,120TDOTFederal $9,934 $9,934State $2,484 $2,484LENOWISCOFederal $18,000 $18,000State $2,250 $2,250Local $2,250 $2,250VDOTFederal $0State $0TOTAL $70,000 $22,500 $12,418 $0 $20,000 $1,200 $126,118TASK B. TRAVEL DATA COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSISResponsible Agency: MPO Staff, LENOWISCO, TDOT – Project Planning Division, VDOTPurpose: To collect, update and maintain an inventory of transportation data. To initiate newand monitor established transportation inventories, both at the State and Local level, as well aschanges in land use patterns and socioeconomic data necessary for comprehensive multimodalshort and long range transportation planning activities, including data used in Long‐Range Plan updates, within Kingsport’s MPO planning boundary.Previous Work Traffic volumes collected at 191 annual cycle count stations (TDOT) Special traffic count data collected for design projects as required Accident data from TN Department of Safety coded and filed High hazard accident data furnished for safety studies as needed (TDOT) Developed GIS traffic count maps to visualize transportation data Conducted annual counts throughout the MPO area with specific counts beingconducted upon request (for project‐specific needs) Obtained and compiled a list of crash data from MPO jurisdictions for analysis Monitored jurisdictional land use changes to analyze potential impacts on thetransportation system Population, employment, and other demographic data collected for use invarious planning products13Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 20

Study Design for 2012 TDOT will continue to collect traffic count data at 191 annual cycle count stations TDOT and MPO Staff will conduct special traffic counts as needed for planning anddesign projects, i.e. SR 224 / U.S. 23 (Virginia), Netherland Inn‐Stone “Connector” TDOT will maintain accident files, high hazard listings and other safety data as required Special attention will be given to the collection and organization of demographic, landuse, traffic, and other pertinent data for the development of the 2035 (Long‐Range)Transportation Plan, particularly for the travel demand modeling element as well assafety and growth scenario planning TDOT and MPO Staff will conduct travel time studies, if needed, for specific corridors Collect, update and maintain transportation‐related GIS database for the MPO region Conduct research using the TRIMS database Collect, maintain and analyze socio‐economic, land use, and travel pattern datafrom a variety of sources for traffic‐generation needs Collect and disseminate 2010 Census data, update TAZs, define geography forregion using tracts, block groups, or other geographic areas Update and maintain transit ridership data to improve performance LENOWISCO will provide data for Scott County in the form of demographic andsocioeconomic data as well as additional land use information as it relates totransportation planning, with an emphasis on background data used todevelop the 2035 (Long‐Range) Plan Virginia DOT will continue to utilize Synchro modeling software for the purposeof traffic flow analysisEnd Products and Work ScheduleProductAverage Daily Traffic, peak hour volume, vehicleclassification, directional distribution, and othertraffic data for planning and design studiesVehicle miles of travel on functionally classifiedsystems,High hazards lists, collision diagrams, accident dataUpdated data for TDOT TRIMS FileDevelopment of computer programs, GIS activities,and the regional traffic demand model(TRANSCAD)Updated (2010) census data for MPO areaSpecial traffic and speed studiesSpecific data for TDModeling and LRTP UpdateSynchro traffic model simulation and analysisWork SchedulePermanent count data collected andcomputed for computer storage weekly.Other special counts as neededAnnual cycle counts to be made inSeptember ‐ October 2012Periodic collection of accident dataAccident data coded and stored dailyThroughoutThroughoutAs NeededThroughoutThroughout (VDOT)14Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 21

Funding SourcesTask B. Data TN-PL VA-PL TN-SPR VA-SPR TN-Sec 5303 VA-Sec 5303 TotalMPOFederal $20,000 $20,000State $0Local $5,000 $5,000TDOTFederal $11,888 $11,888State $2,972 $2,972LENOWISCOFederal $16,800 $16,800State $2,100 $2,100Local $2,100 $2,100VDOTFederal $0State $0TOTAL $25,000 $21,000 $14,860 $0 $0 $0 $60,860TASK C. AIR QUALITY AND CONGESTION MITIGATIONResponsible Agency: MPO Staff, TDOT, VDOT, LENOWISCOPurpose: Monitor regional congestion and air quality conditions and prepare for potential airquality issues within the MPO area and counties. Develop plans and programs that couldpotentially mitigate congestion in the MPO area, while at the same time improve air quality.Previous Work As part of the preliminary work necessary for preparation of the anticipated nonattainmentstatus, Kingsport MPO Staff, as well as LENOWISCO PDC and SullivanCounty, intensified their involvement and training with TDOT, VDOT, FHWA, EPA, andTDEC to gain knowledge and understanding of air quality and conformity issues,processes, and products Frequently participated in the Inter‐Agency consultation meetings and process, whichhelped MPO Staff in preparing for future air‐quality related products (TIP, LRTP) Kingsport MPO and associated participants (LENOWISCO, Sullivan County) workedclosely with public and private partners (formerly the Ozone Action Partnership Team)to promote the reduction of ozone in the MPO area through media‐driven publicnotification Continued to promote develop of the Kingsport Regional ITS Plan Continued efforts to plan and initiate congestion mitigation projects, including thoserelated to travel‐time reduction, i.e. signal systems and potential ITS projects Efforts to reduce V/C ratios at various roadway locations were made through improvedMPO‐supported traffic and transportation technology and research.15Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 22

Study Design for 2012Coordinate as well as participate in the Interagency Consultation ProcessMonitor EPA and state DOT’s activities concerning designation of non‐attainment statusfor Kingsport MPO areaPrepare 2035 Plan travel demand model (TRANSCAD) for use in air quality modeling(MOVES) and conformity reportStaff and partners, including LENOWISCO, Sullivan‐Hawkins County, will continue toparticipate in training/conference sessions on air quality and conformityContinue working with area public and private partners in supporting and promoting thereduction of area ozoneWork with FHWA, FTA, TDOT, VDOT, and local agencies to manage and implement theregion’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ArchitectureContinue to work with MPO County‐based and District Agencies, including LENOWISCOPDC, to monitor air quality conditions and respond with appropriate planning activities,i.e. LRTP and TIP adjustmentsLENOWISCO will continue to participate in community action planning and appropriatetransportation planning and traffic management initiatives in order to reduce VMT andmobile source emissions in the affected countiesContinue planning and, where applicable, advancing congestion management plans andprojects, with specific attention paid to travel time issues, signal systems, ITS projects,and multi‐modal (transit) projectsEnd Products and Work ScheduleProductsWork ScheduleAir Quality Conformity AssessmentThroughoutMobile Source Emissions Inventory and Budget July 2012Interagency Consultation ProcessThroughoutCoordination with EPA, TDOT, VDOT, TDEC, LENOWISCO ThroughoutMonitor air quality ratings and new quality standards ThroughoutIncrease public awareness of air quality issuesThroughoutContinuous evaluation of current and future traffic flow Throughoutin the MPO area, i.e. Congestion Management16Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 23

Funding SourcesTask C. AQCM TN-PL VA-PL TN-SPR VA-SPR TN-Sec 5303 VA-Sec 5303 TotalMPOFederal $32,000 $0 $32,000State $0 $0Local $8,000 $0 $8,000TDOTFederal $0State $0LENOWISCOFederal $6,000 $6,000State $750 $750Local $750 $750VDOTFederal $0State $0TOTAL $40,000 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $47,500TASK D. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMResponsible Agency: MPO Staff, TDOT, VDOTPurpose: To continually update and maintain a financially constrained TransportationImprovement Program (TIP) that provides for the short and long‐range transportation projectneeds of the urbanized area.Previous Work: Processed amendments and/or adjustments to the TIP to change funding and/orproject scope / description / etc. (previous TIP) Reviewed proposed transportation projects by local agencies and TDOT Report on the status of TIP projects on a regular basis Completed and adopted FY 2011‐2014 Transportation Improvement Program Assisted in the development of planning phases for various TIP projects (TPR’s, etc.)Study Design for 2012 Process TIP amendments and/or adjustments that are consistent with LRTP Maintain a financially constrained TIP for both Tennessee and Virginia Highway projectsas well as for Tennessee Public Transportation projects Coordinate with TDOT, VDOT and local agencies regarding project schedules andfunding expenditures Continue evaluation of transportation projects for inclusion in, or modifications to, theTransportation Improvement Program17Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 24

Cooperatively develop an annual list of obligated projects and continuously monitorfund balances with obligated and programmed totalsContinue to provide planning assistance in the development of various TIP projectsEnd Products and Work ScheduleProductsWork ScheduleMaintenance of adopted FY 2011‐2014 TIPThroughoutTIP amendments and/or adjustmentsAs neededDetermination of TIP’s conformity with air qualityrequirementsDictated by air quality statusand subsequent scheduleDetermine CMAQ eligible projectsDictated by air quality statusand subsequent scheduleAnnual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects December 2011Funding SourcesTask D. TIP TN-PL VA-PL TN-SPR VA-SPR TN-Sec 5303 VA-Sec 5303 TotalMPOFederal $12,000 $12,000State $0Local $3,000 $3,000TDOTFederal $0State $0LENOWISCOFederal $0State $0Local $0VDOTFederal $25,000 $25,000State $6,250 $6,250TOTAL $15,000 $0 $0 $31,250 $0 $0 $46,250TASK E. MULTIMODAL AND LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNINGResponsible Agency: MPO Staff, LENOWISCO, TDOT – Long Range Planning Division, VDOTPurpose:To contribute the following ongoing analysis for the Long‐Range Transportation Plan;18Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 25

Modeling – to assist the MPO’s with their modeling needs, including technical assistancefor MPO staff, training, review of models, and oversight of consultants contracted to workon the modelsFreight – to assess current and projected demand for statewide freight and goodsmovement and the relative capacity of facilities in the urban areas that carry these tripsITS – to evaluate needs and opportunities for improved operations of the statetransportation system within urban areas and plan for operational and capital solutions tothese needsTo provide a continuously updated comprehensive long‐range transportation plan that willprovide for the future transportation needs of the MPO Study Area and consider all modes oftravel in the process. To evaluate current and future needs within the MPO Study Area formultimodal facilities, programs, systems, and projects. To also maintain an ongoing analysis ofthe various elements within the Long‐Range Plan, which includes changes to land use and thedemographic profile and subsequent travel patterns for the study area. Continuousconsideration should also be made towards ongoing protection of the environment, whichincludes potential impact of climate change, and community during the long‐range planningprocess. To focus on the status of air quality and subsequent LRTP requirements. As the longrangeplan is developed, and when amendments occur, a continuous theme of fiscal constraintand/or responsibility should be maintained throughout the process .Previous WorkWorked with the MPOs to help with model development, freight planning, and ITSdevelopment and implementationSAFETEA‐LU compliant “2030 Transportation Plan” development, completion, andadoption – plus amendments and/or adjustment when neededData collected for 2035 plan development (including collection of travel demandmodel background data)Conducted corridor studies to analyze existing and future mobility needs related to thelong‐range planning processParticipated in TDOT and VDOT sponsored studies for identification of future projectsDevelopment and calibration of TRANSCAD travel demand modelTraining on air quality issues, including preparation for non‐attainment status andsubsequent long‐range planning requirements (conformity process and report)Continuation of contract consultant work for developing and completing plan update(2035 Plan)19Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 26

Final evaluation of current and future projects (through needs analysis from trafficmodeling and safety data) for potential inclusion in the updated plan (2035 Plan)Study Design for 2012 Work will continue on model development, ITS architecture, and planning andassistance with freight planning Continue development of he 0235 Transportation Plan (from Spring 2010) Include the following sub‐tasks as part of Plan development;Demographic and Traffic Data – utilize background data for travel demand model andother plan elements, with emphasis on evaluating current and future trends in landuse, population, and employmentModeling – finalize products of the travel demand model, including review of modelprocess and evaluation of model output to determine most efficient and effectiverecommended improvements to the transportation system.Street and Highway – finalize the evaluation of short and long‐term street and highwayconditions and needs throughout the study area to determine deficiencies based on(1) projected capacity problems (using the travel demand model process), (2) safetydata, (3) identification of access management issues, and (4) identification ofeconomic development needsMulti‐Model (transit, bike, pedestrian, etc.) – assist in evaluating the current andfuture demand and supply of multi‐modal facilities, services, and programs (includingmass transit systems), for potential capital and “systems operations” improvements,while considering the needs of elderly and disable citizens. Emphasize on needsassessment and subsequent development of plans and recommendations for truckand rail facilities i.e. intermodal terminals. Focus on evaluating needs for current andfuture bicycle and pedestrian facilities, i.e. “mobility paths”Freight and Rail – To assess current and projected demand for local and statewidefreight and goods movement and the relative capacity of facilities in the study areathat carry these trips. To evaluate current and future truck and rail traffic and travelpatterns within the Study Area to determine future facilities and operations needs.Congestion Management and Intelligent Transportation Systems – To evaluate needsand opportunities for improved operations of the MPO Area’s transportation system20Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 27

and plan for operational and capital solutions to these needs using ITS applicationswhere possible, particularly advanced traffic control technology.Air Quality – address the current and future air quality issues in the Study Area as itrelates to future travel patterns, with consideration for recommending projects in theupdated plan (2035 Plan) that reduce vehicle miles traveled and accompanyingemissions. Also prepare for non attainment status and subsequent travel demandmodeling and air quality conformity regulations and reporting. As part of air qualityissues, the Kingsport MPO will begin to explore the possibilities of integrating climatechange considerations into the area long‐range transportation Planning process. Inreference to FHWA’s report entitled “Integrating Climate Change into theTransportation Planning Process”, this will include investigating ways to reducegreenhouse gases and vehicle emissions through various improvements to thetransportation system, i.e. reduction in VMT via changes in land use, increased usageof mass transit and other modes of travel, fuel alternatives, congestion pricing, andother initiatives.Public Involvement – assist in public involvement and the inter‐agency consultationprocess utilizing the MPO’s Public Participation Plan throughout the long‐range planupdate processFinancial Constraint – assure that all plan elements and recommended improvementsinclude a financial element that maintains fiscal constraint, whereby accurateprojections of project costs do not exceed anticipated funding (based on past andprojected revenues).Work closely with contract consultant on meeting schedule of development forcompleting elements within 2035 Plan and, ultimately, completion and adoption ofplan by the due date of June 14, 2012Work closely with local and regional planning agencies and governments i.e. KingsportPlanning Commission, Sullivan County Planning Commission, City of Church Hill, City ofMt. Carmel, Town of Weber City, and Town of Gate City, to establish efficient(financially constrained) and effective transportation improvement recommendationsFollow Inter‐Agency Consultation and Public Participation Plan process and scheduleTDOT will continue monitoring model development for the 2035 plan, with MPO Staffand contracted consultantsFinalize all elements of the 2035 Plan by early 2012 and complete public participationprocess before adoption in June of 2012Consider amendments to the 2030 LRTP, as needed prior to 2035 plan adoption21Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 28

Conduct regional analysis to determine future year transportation deficiencies basedon growth scenarios (changes in land use, population, and employment) Partner with VDOT to complete the regional corridor study (SR 224 and U.S. 23) – as itrelates to multi‐modal and long‐range planning activities and products Prepare transportation studies i.e. TPRs, corridor studies, etcetera, for areas within theMPO, that lead to the refinement of information from the LRTP to a more detailedsub‐area analysis Monitor status of congestion mitigation and ITS projects for consistency with LRTP Multi‐modal Planning; Support the development of bicycle and pedestriancomprehensive plans and implementation of bicycle facilities, sidewalks, andimprovements that provide an opportunity for a choice of transportation mode Multi‐modal Planning; Review Transportation Enhancement Grant applicationssubmitted for MPO endorsement Multi‐modal Planning; Work in coordination with KATS and other agencies inpreparation of updates to various study and planning documents related to multimodaltransportation issues Disseminate transportation information to public, interested parties and governmentagencies, including progress reports on LRTP, multi‐modal projects, and other longrangeplanning products and projectsEnd Products and Work ScheduleProductA continually updated Long‐Range TransportationPlan for the Kingsport, Tennessee Urban AreaContinuation of LRTP Update (2035 Plan) that will lead toadoption by due date of June 14, 2012Complete and apply 2035 Plan Travel Demand ModelAnd Other Plan Elements – on scheduleLRTP Air Quality Conformity processParticipate with VDOT in Regional Corridor StudyCoordination with KATS, other Area Transit ServicesSupport/Develop Multimodal Options (bike, ped)Public Participation ProcessCorridor studies linked to LRTPCongestion Mgmt. and ITS project developmentReview enhancement GrantsDisseminate transportation informationAmendments to current LRTPWork ScheduleContinuing TaskContinuing TaskContinuing TaskAs dictated by EPA forareaThroughout FYThroughout FYContinuing TaskContinuing TaskAs NeededThroughout FYAs NeededOngoingAs Needed22Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 29

Funding SourcesTask E. LRTP TN-PL VA-PL TN-SPR VA-SPR TN-Sec 5303 VA-Sec 5303 TotalMPOFederal $74,792 $4,006 $16,624 $2,480 $97,902State $501 $2,078 $310 $2,889Local $18,698 $501 $2,078 $310 $21,587TDOTFederal $32,010 $32,010State $8,002 $8,002LENOWISCOFederal $5,200 $5,200State $650 $650Local $650 $650VDOTFederal $230,000 $230,000State $57,500 $57,500TOTAL $93,490 $11,508 $40,012 $287,500 $20,780 $3,100 $456,39023Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 30

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND THEKINGSPORT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONFY 11-14 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMWHEREAS, the Kingsport Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the organizationresponsible for transportation planning in the Kingsport Area and for the appropriate use of Federaltransportation funds in the area; andWHEREAS, the FY 11-14 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) was adopted by theExecutive Board on October 20, 2010 as the planning document that describes the projects that wouldreceive funding for the Federal fiscal years 2011-2014 to most efficiently meet the integrated transportationneeds of the MPO Area; andWHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, andthe Federal Transit Administration have reviewed said document; andWHEREAS, the transportation planning process for the Kingsport Urbanized Area is based on aContinuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive Planning Process and is hereby certified by the KingsportUrbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization as being in compliance with the requirements of 23 CFRPart 450; andWHEREAS, an amendment is needed to amend the Virginia projects in the existing TIP; andWHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization hereby certifies that the development of thisTransportation Improvement Program followed the locally adopted public participation process as outlined inthe Kingsport MPO Public Participation Plan, to allow the public opportunity to review and comment on theserevisions.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kingsport Area Metropolitan PlanningOrganization Executive Board, does hereby approve the amendments to the FY 11-14 TIP document asattached hereto.Ken Marsh, ChairmanMPO Executive BoardDateChris Campbell, ChairmanMPO Executive StaffDateKingsport MPO Agenda Page 32

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TIP # VA-1 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name System Maintenance Total Project Cost$0Termini or IntersectionProject DescriptionKingsport MPO - Scott County WidePreventative Maintenance - Bristol District-Wide (Includes Scott County)FiscalYearFundingType of Work TypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsLocal FundsFY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14PREVENT MAINTPREVENT MAINTPREVENT MAINTPREVENT MAINTS-STPS-STPS-STPS-STPRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 49

TIP # VA-2 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement/Reconstruction Total Project Cost $621,990Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement/ReconstructionProject DescriptionFiscalYearFY 11FY 12FY 12FY 12Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsPE, ROW, CONST BR$50,000 $40,000 $10,000PE-N BR$77,938 $62,350 $15,588PE-D BR$77,938 $62,350 $15,588CONST BR$416,114 $332,891 $83,223Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 50

TIP # VA-3 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Rail Total Project Cost $11,904,140Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - RailProject DescriptionFiscalYearFY 11FY 12Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsCONST STP-RR$5,891,761 $4,713,409 $1,178,352CONST STP-RR$6,012,378 $4,809,903 $1,202,475Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 51

TIP # VA-4 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Safety/ITS/Operational Improvements Total Project Cost $1,232,618Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - Safety/ITS/Operational ImprovementsProject DescriptionFiscalYearFY 12FY 12FY 13FY 14Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsCONST EB$233,151 $186,521 $46,630CONST S-STP$999,467 $799,574 $199,894PE, ROW, CONST S-STP$0 $0 $0PE, ROW, CONST S-STP$0 $0 $0Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 52

TIP # VA-5 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Maintenance: Preventive Maintenance & System Preservation Total Project Cost $208,318,959Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - Maintenance: Preventive Maintenance & System PreservationProject DescriptionFiscalYearFundingType of Work TypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsLocal FundsFY 11CONST IM$24,101,193$21,691,074 $2,410,119FY 11CONST NH$30,545,350 $24,436,280 $6,109,070FY 11CONST S-STP$47,531,531$38,025,225 $9,506,306FY 12FY 12CONST IM$25,887,537 $23,298,784 $2,588,753CONST NH$31,382,131 $25,105,705 $6,276,426FY 12CONSTS-STP$48,871,217 $39,096,974 $9,774,243RemarksAmendment NumberAdjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 53

TIP # VA-6 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Preventive Maintenance for Bridges Total Project Cost $111,246,709Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - Preventive Maintenance for BridgesProject DescriptionFiscalYearFY 11FY 12Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsCONST BR$54,782,506 $49,304,256 $5,478,250CONST BR$56,464,203 $50,817,783 $5,646,420Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberFunding identified to be obligated statewide as projects are identified.Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 54

TIP # VA-7 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC#Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Maintenance: Traffic & Safety Operations Total Project Cost $81,974,865Termini or IntersectionKingsport MPO - Maintenance: Traffic & Safety OperationsProject DescriptionFiscalYearFY 11FY 11FY 12FY 12Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsCONST NH$33,945,820 $27,156,656 $6,789,164CONST S-STP$6,237,937 $4,990,350 $1,247,587CONST NH$35,303,653 $28,242,923 $7,060,730CONST S-STP$6,487,455 $5,189,964 $1,297,491Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberFunding identified to be obligated statewide as projects are identified.Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 55

TIP # VA-8 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC# 81509.00Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Safe Routes to School Total Project Cost $1,000,000Termini or IntersectionProject DescriptionThis bucket funds annual Safe Routes to School grants in Virginia. Funding identified to be obligated statewide as projects areidentifiedFiscalYearFY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14Type of WorkFundingTypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsPE, ROW, CONST SRTS$250,000 $250,000PE, ROW, CONST SRTS$250,000 $250,000PE, ROW, CONST SRTS$250,000 $250,000PE, ROW, CONST SRTS$250,000 $250,000Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 56

TIP # VA-9 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC# BucketPriority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name Transportation Enhancement/Byway/Non-Traditional Total Project Cost $36,581,116Termini or IntersectionProject DescriptionFunding identified to be obligated statewide as projects are identifiedFiscalYearFY 11FY 12FundingType of Work TypeTotal Funds Fed Funds State FundsPE, ROW, CONST STP/EN$18,134,439 $14,507,551 $3,626,887PE, ROW, CONST STP/EN$18,446,677 $14,757,341 $3,689,335Local FundsRemarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 57

TIP # VA-10 TDOT PIN# / VA UPC# 70080.00Priority Lead Agency VDOTCounty Scott Length LRTP# Consistent w/ LRTP Conformity StatusN/ARoute/Project Name RTE 72 - Widening - Phase II Total Project Cost $25,389,977Termini or IntersectionProject DescriptionFrom: 0.394 Kilometer South ECL Weber City To: West ECL Weber City (3.5 KM)Widening project from 2 to 4 lanesFiscalYear Type of Work Funding Type Total Funds Fed Funds State FundsLocal FundsFY 11FY 11FY 12FY 12CONST MG/EB AC Conversion$705,985 $529,489 $176,496CONST STP AC Conversion$380,400 $285,300 $95,100CONST MG/EB AC Conversion$2,036,549 $1,527,412 $509,137CONST STP AC Conversion$386,518 $289,889 $96,629Remarks Amendment Number Adjustment NumberKingsport MPO Agenda Page 58

Table 4Kingsport MPO 2011 - 2014 TIP Highway Funding SummaryVirginia Highway Totals for FY 11Funding Source Total Programmed Funds Federal Funds State Funds Local FundsBR $54,832,506 $49,344,256 $5,488,250EBIM $24,101,193 $21,691,074 $2,410,119NH $64,491,170 $51,592,936 $16,295,470OSS-STP (State) $53,769,468 $43,015,575 $10,753,893STP AC Conversion $380,400 $285,300 $95,100MG/EB AC Conversion $705,985 $529,489 $176,496STP-RR $5,891,761 $4,713,409 $1,178,352SRTS $250,000 $250,000ENH $18,134,439 $14,507,551 $3,626,887Totals: $222,556,922 $185,929,590 $40,024,567 $0Virginia Highway Totals for FY 12Funding Source Total Programmed Funds Federal Funds State Funds Local FundsBR $57,036,193 $51,275,375 $57,608,818EB $233,151 $186,521 $46,630IM $25,887,537 $23,298,784 $2,588,753NH $66,685,784 $53,348,628 $13,337,156OSS-STP (State) $56,358,139 $45,086,512 $11,271,628STP AC Conversion $386,518 $289,889 $96,629MG/EB AC Conversion $2,036,549 $1,527,412 $509,137STP-RR $6,012,378 $4,809,903 $1,202,475SRTS $250,000 $250,000ENH $18,446,677 $14,757,341 $3,689,335Totals: $233,332,926 $194,830,365 $90,350,561 $0Virginia Highway Totals for FY 13Funding Source Total Programmed Funds Federal Funds State Funds Local FundsBREBIMNHOSS-STP (State)STP-RRSRTS $250,000 $250,000ENHTotals: $250,000 $250,000 $0 $0Virginia Highway Totals for FY 14Funding Source Total Programmed Funds Federal Funds State Funds Local FundsBREBIMNHOSS-STP (State)STP-RRSRTS $250,000 $250,000ENHTotals: $250,000 $250,000 $0 $0Kingsport MPO Agenda Page 59

Kingsport Area MPO2035 Long Range Transportation PlanDraft – Goals, Objectives, & Performance MeasuresThe Kingsport Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has established the following goals asguiding principles for its transportation planning process and 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan.GoalsLivability - Provide safe, secure, convenient, and active transportation choices to all citizens whichstrengthens the livability and health of our communities and region.Sustainability - Promote and advance sustainable transportation choices for the greater KingsportRegion that support long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability within andthroughout the region.Prosperity - Promote transportation policies and investments that advance quality economicdevelopment and redevelopment, economic competitiveness, and increased access to people,places, and goods and services within and throughout the region.Under each goal is a series of objectives intended to move the region closer to the stated guiding principles.ObjectivesLivabilityImprove safety by reducing transportation-related fatalities and injuriesMake streets a place for all users - “Complete Streets”Increase opportunities for short trips to be made by non-motorized modes to promote activetransportationIncrease transit and other transportation demand management opportunitiesStrive to balance capacity and mobility needs for all users whereby connections to and acrossmodes and land uses function harmoniouslySustainabilityMaintain what we have – take a “state of good repair” approach to our community’stransportation assetsSeek cost-effective management solutions and new technologies as a means of addressingcongestion, reducing transportation delay, and improving system operationsSeek improvement options which minimize adverse impacts to historical, social, cultural, andnatural environmentsPromote investment solutions that reduce carbon and other harmful emissions fromtransportationProsperityStrategically target transportation investments to areas supportive and conducive to growthand redevelopment initiativesSupport transportation investments and policies that work to create jobs and improve accessto people, places, and goods while embracing access management and corridor managementstrategies that preserve the long-term functionality of a roadways capacity and safetySupport land use and development patterns that reduce transportation costs and expendituresfor allContinue to promote and foster an environment by which citizens, communities, jurisdictions,elected officials, and other stakeholders can collaboratively advance a sustainable multimodaltransportation system that provides safe and secure connections throughout a livable andprosperous regionKingsport MPO Agenda Page 60

Performance MeasuresThe following performance measures have been established to monitor improvement and make resourceand project investment decisions. These measures are directly linked to the stated goals and objectives andwill be used by the MPO to monitor progress and transportation decisions within the region over time.LivabilitySafety Per Capita Transportation Related Fatalities and Crashes Per Capita Bicycle & Pedestrian Related Fatalities and CrashesMobility Number of Regional Corridors Operating In Non-Congested Conditions Percent of Region with Access to Transit Percent of Region’s Senior Population Served by TransitActive Transportation Percent of the Region Within 1-Mile of Sidewalk Facilities, Greenways, Bicycle Facilities, TransitRoutes, and ParksSustainabilityMaintenance Percent of the Region’s Transportation Dollars Expended on Maintenance, Rehabilitation, andReconstructionOperations Percent of the Region’s Transportation Dollars Expended on Transportation ManagementSolutionsEnvironment Percent of the Region’s Transportation Dollars Expended that Avoid Environmentally SensitiveLands and Historic Properties, Adverse Environmental Impacts, and Negative Impacts to EJPopulationsProsperityEconomic Development & Redevelopment Percent of the Region’s Transportation Dollars Expended in Designated Target Growth AreasEconomic Competitiveness Percent of the Region’s Transportation Dollars Linked to Job Growth InvestmentsKingsport MPO Agenda Page 61

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