EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT. Board of Directors, December 8, 2017

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Board of Directors, December 8, 2017

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGENDA PRIORITIES & STATUS NOACA Regional Strategic Plans Long-Range Transportation Plan Communications & Outreach Legislative & Funding Issues Overall Work Program (OWP) Announcements

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NOACA REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLANS NOACA Water Quality Strategic Plan Establishes a mission, goals, objectives and strategies to guide the work of NOACA Establishes and promotes best management practices that foster a strong focus on the health and value of the region s water resources

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COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Irishtown Bend Port Authority, NOACA seek $11.5 million federal grant for Irishtown Bend Crain s Cleveland Business, Nov. 6 Sewer district commits $7 million to Irishtown Bend stabilization as agencies seek $11.5 million from feds Plain Dealer, Nov. 6 Local Agencies seek federal help to save Irishtown Bend WVIZ ideastream, Nov. 7 Irishtown Bend project takes a step forward as Port, NOACA apply for grant to stabilize hillside freshwater.cleveland.com, Nov. 7

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Bicycle/pedestrian improvement on the Veterans Memorial Bridge Cheap, efficient bike lane additions to Detroit- Superior Bridge show sea change in city policy The Plain Dealer, October 27 Why is there a new green lane on the Detroit- Superior Bridge? WOIO Channel 19, November 2

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Final Phase of Maple Highlands Trail project in Chardon proceeding (Geauga County) The News-Herald, November 2 Preparations for Phase 2 of the trail are underway with project construction scheduled for 2018 NOACA has committed $1 million for project construction Will complete the gap in the trail in the City of Chardon

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News A growing Gohio Commute enrolls Cleveland Clinic and other businesses to help workers The Plain Dealer, September 22 Businesses enrolled in Gohio Commute pass 200 mark Employers that join Gohio Commute benefit by reducing parking needs, improving worker health and attracting young workers, who increasingly avoid traditional commutes Leaders of the Clinic and NOACA think of carpooling, bicycling, walking and mass transit as good medicine.

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Lake Erie Coastal Byway Rock the Lake, September 22 Smart phone app that helps you find 300+ activities along 293 miles of Ohio s north shore NOACA collaboratively developed the app with the Erie Regional Planning Commission The app groups attractions: nature, history or activity and uses GPS to tell you what s nearby as you travel.

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Cleveland is going after the Amazon headquarters bid cleveland.com, September 15 City of Cleveland in partnership with NOACA, Greater Cleveland Partnership and CSU NOACA provided support, analysis and mapping for Transportation & Logistics component

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News University Circle Inc. expands CircleLink bus shuttles and opens ugo transportation website The Plain Dealer, October 12 ugo website links to NOACA s gohiocommute.com, to help employees and students in University Circle explore alternative ways to commute

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Other Transportation News Firm recommends more routes and more money for transit The Chronicle Telegram, November 16 A consultant group has determined that Lorain County needs to spend $3.4 million on improvements to the county transit system to make it more effective for residents Recommended improvements include: Fare reduction Increase routes to serve medical facilities, Walmart and LCCC Increase length of daily bus service

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Other Transportation News ODOT employing variable speed-limit signage on Interstate 90 in Lake County The News Herald, November 19 ODOT has begun installing permanent variable speed-limit signs on I-90 between SR-44 and Ohio 528 Signage to be active in early 2018 Speeds will be lowered based on pavement conditions, precipitation, visibility and traffic congestion High speeds and inclement weather have contributed to chainreaction accidents on this stretch of I-90 Cleveland.com

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Just in time for the holidays - Cleveland named to National Geographic Traveler s 2018 Best of World List The Plain Dealer, November 28 Cleveland is included among 21 top places you need to visit in 2018 published in the National Geographic Traveler December/January edition Cleveland s ongoing renaissance is inspiring new cultural attractions, restaurants and new residents You can see a focused energy of creative talent people who would have the option to go anywhere, but they re making Cleveland great again. National Geographic

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LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES INFRA Grant Meetings On November 1, Board President & ED went to Washington D.C. to discuss the Irishtown Bend Project; joined by NOACA lobbyist & Arcellor Mittal lobbyist The group met with: The directors of the INFRA program at USDOT Representative Joyce Representative Gibbs Representative Kaptur Representative Renacci Senator Sherrod Brown (staff) Senator Rob Portman (staff) Representative Fudge (staff)

LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES Trump Infrastructure Bill Still A Priority Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said on Tuesday that a long-promised infrastructure package is still an Administration priority "You're going to see it, just not at the original timeframe. I do not expect infrastructure to come out until probably early next year. But this will be part of the dynamic of the legislative process."

LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES NOACA Submits INFRA grant application Stabilization of Irishtown Bend $11.2 million Partnered with and on behalf of Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority

LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES State House Passes Resolution Supporting Hyperloop The Ohio House passed a resolution supporting Hyperloop project by a vote of 88-3 A similar Senate Resolution supporting Hyperloop was adopted in the full Senate with a vote of 32-0

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OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Transportation Asset Management Staff is updating community pavement condition & scenario reports Reports summarize pavement conditions & estimate the cost for bringing roads into a state of good repair Reports use ODOT 2016 pavement condition data 106 communities in NOACA s fivecounty area Available early 2018

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Medina County bike map public meeting Opportunity for bicyclists to provide input to help create Medina County bike map Input requested: Accuracy of draft map Cyclist skill level assigned to roadways Ideas for future bike routes/facilities Updated map to be completed this spring

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) NOACA Technical Assistance Studies completed TLCI Technical Assistance (planning) Bay Village Cahoon Park Area Connectivity Study Recommendations include: Pedestrian sidewalk & crosswalk improvements New multi-use paths Pedestrian bridge over Cahoon Creek Wayfinding signage throughout park Road diet for Lake Road City has applied for NOACA TLCI implementation grant

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) NOACA Technical Assistance Studies completed Traffic Safety & Operations Technical Assistance (engineering) Signal Warrant Analysis: Wadsworth Road & Sturbridge Drive Signal Warrant Analysis Technical Memorandum: Ridge Road and Akins Road Analysis determines whether conditions are present to justify the installation of a traffic signal

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) ITS Architecture Update Intelligent Transportation Systems: The application of advanced sensor, computer, electronics, and communication technologies and management strategies, in an integrated manner, to improve the safety and efficiency of the transportation system January 2001 FHWA published FHWA Rule 940 (23 CFR Part 940) FTA published a companion policy, to implement section 5206(e) of TEA-21 The Rule/Policy seeks to foster regional integration by requiring that all ITS projects funded from the Highway Trust Fund be in conformance with the National ITS Architecture and officially adopted standards

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) ITS Architecture Update Integration of advanced sensor, computer, electronics, communication technologies and management strategies into the transportation system Update will include the themes of US DOT s ITS Strategic Plan: Enable Safer Vehicles and Roadways Enhance Mobility Limit Environmental Impacts Promote Innovation Support Transportation Connectivity Scope includes the assessment of impacts/needs of integrating connected and autonomous vehicle requirements

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Corridor Studies using the NOACA Travel Forecasting Model I-71 Corridor Study Phase I Seven alternatives analyzed Preferred alternative add a partial interchange at Boston Road and I-71 I-71 Corridor Study Phase II Analyzing six interchange alternatives for Boston Road and I-71

OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Corridor Studies using the NOACA Travel Forecasting Model I-71 Corridor Study: Boston Rd Partial Interchange Examines the need for one or more interchanges in the corridor Implements a comparative analysis for a set of selected construction scenarios Northern study area I-71 from I-80 to SR-303 and W. 130 Street to US-42 Southern study area I-71 from Hamilton Road to US-224 and US-42 to I-71

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Speaking engagements on Best Practices Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) Annual Conference October 17, 2017 Presentation: Asset Management Planning at the Regional Level National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Executive Directors Conference October 23, 2017 Presentation: Asset Management Planning at the Regional Level: Why should MPOs care? Meeting with Baltimore MPO Contingency - November 7, 2017 Presentation: Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOACA Expands Safety and Operations Planning Safety and Operations Unit created within the Planning Division to Enhance NOACA s safety efforts P.E. with 24 years safety and traffic engineering; planning, designing and implementing TSMO Community safety initiatives Prepare Road Safety Audits to facilitate qualifying for ODOT safety funding

ANNOUNCEMENTS Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) Program provides capital funding to assist public agencies and non-profits to fill in gaps in transportation service for seniors and individuals with disabilities Operating funding is available to public transit agencies only SFY 2018 application available December 11, 2017; due February 2, 2018 Applicant workshop at NOACA January 9, 2018 For more information visit noaca.org/5310

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOACA invests $47M to reduce congestion, moving people & goods more efficiently and improving air quality; advances LRTP Applications (CMAQ) solicited in Spring 2017 $152M requested $47M available based on NOACA historic allocation All projects prioritized / approved by the Board in September are receiving funds Funding awarded only for project components that have direct impact to congestion and air quality Prioritized for construction phase activities

ANNOUNCEMENTS 21 projects receiving funding Roadway $10.2M Transit $16.0M Bicycle and Pedestrian $17.5M Freight $3.2M $47M total for new projects

ANNOUNCEMENTS ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS County Sponsor Agency Project Name and Description CMAQ Award Work Phase CUY Beachwood Cedar and SR 175 Signals $550,000 CO CUY Cleveland East 93rd / 105th Modal $4,764,000 PE/DD/CO CUY Cleveland Heights Various Signals $320,000 CO CUY Mayfield Heights Mayfield Road Signals $425,000 CO CUY Mayfield Heights Lander Road Roundabout 996,000 CO CUY Rocky River Rocky River Center Ridge Road Signals $298,000 CO CUY Strongsville Strongsville SR 42 and SR 82 Signals $1,435,000 CO CUY University Heights Citywide Signals $500,000 CO LAK Painesville SR 283 and US 20 Signals $367,500 CO LAK Willoughby SR 84 Signals $75,000 CO LOR Lorain Lorain City Signals $485,000 CO Total $10,215,500

ANNOUNCEMENTS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN County Sponsor Agency Project Name and Description CMAQ Award Phase CUY Cleveland Lorain Avenue Cycle Track $6,119,000 CO CUY Cleveland Midway Superior Corridor $8,329,000 CO CUY Cleveland Metroparks Euclid Creek Greenway $267,500 CO CUY Parma West Creek Greenway $560,500 CO LOR Lorain Washington Avenue Bikeway $179,500 CO LOR Lorain County Metroparks BLACK RIVER TRAIL PH 3C $1,048,000 CO LOR Lorain County Metroparks Black River Trail PH 4C $1,020,500 CO Total $17,524,000

ANNOUNCEMENTS FREIGHT County Sponsor Agency Project Name and Description CMAQ Award Phase CUY Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Bulk Terminal Extension $3,152,500 CO TRANSIT Total $3,152,500 County Sponsor Agency Project Name and Description CMAQ Award Phase CUY GCRTA GCRTA 2021-23 Vehicles $13,420,000 Purchase LAK LAKETRAN LAKETRAN 2018-23 Vehicles $2,580,000 Purchase Total $16,000,000

ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Board of Directors meeting: January 12, 2018, 9 a.m. Annual Business meeting Election of 2018 Officers Seating of new members Approval of committee assignments Please provide updates to alternates, preferences for committee assignments, interest in chair/vice chair positions RSVP to Amy at astacy@mpo.noaca.org

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