NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Transit Council Members India Birdsong, CEO and General Manager, GCRTA Ben Capelle, General Manager, Laketran Pamela Novak, Chief Finance Officer, LCT Shannon Rine, Director, Medina County Public Transit Joann Santilli, Interim Transit Director, Geauga County Transit David Short, District Planning Engineer, ODOT District 12

FROM: India Birdsong, Chair

DATE: August 13, 2021

RE: Transit Council Friday, August 20, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

NOACA Offices 1299 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

I look forward to seeing you on Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

NOACA Transit Council Meeting Friday, August 20th, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

1299 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114

AGENDA

1. Approval of Minutes of Transit Council Meeting held on May 21, 2021 1-1

2. Public Comments on Current Agenda Items Oral

3. Chair’s/Executive Director’s Report Oral

4. Action Items (none) 4-1

5. Presentation / Discussion Itemsa. Future Action/Discussion

i. Project Planning Reviews (PPRs)/ Intergovernmental Review and 5-1Consultation (IGRC); 2nd Quarter State Fiscal Year 2022

ii. Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individualswith Disabilities (5310) Program 5-15

b. Information/Discussioni. NOACA Interactive TIP Tool 5-17ii. NOACA Vanpool Program 5-19

6. Reports/Updatesa. Agency Updates (Roundtable Discussion) Oral

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Adjournment

NEXT MEETING: Friday, November 19th, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Agenda Item No. 1

MINUTES

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NOACA Transit Council Meeting April 21, 2021

Zoom Video Conferencing

Present: Please see the attendance record. Ms. Pamela Novak convened the Transit Council meeting at 9:02 a.m. Roll call was done to confirm members’ attendance at this meeting. Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mr. David Short to approve the minutes of the Transit Council meeting held on February 19, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. Maribeth Feke. The motion passed by voice vote. Public Comments No public comments were made at this meeting. Chair’s/Executive Director’s Report No report was given at this meeting. Action Items American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) Funding Allocation Ms. Feke stated that the FY2021 apportionment tables were recently released by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Ms. Feke reminded members about Transit Council’s decision to give Geauga County unserved funds off the top and splitting the remaining amount between GCRTA (80%) and Laketran (20%). On May 14, 2021, the Transit Council voted electronically and approved the ARP funding allocation. The voting results were as follows:

• GCRTA - Yes • Geauga County Transit - Yes • Laketran - Yes • Lorain County Transit - Yes • MCPT - Yes • ODOT - Did not vote

Ms. Feke presented two tables: The original table showing the ARP allocation and the revised table, shown below, of the ARP allocation for Sections 5307 and 5337, and the total unserved area funds:

Transit Operator

5307 Allocation

5337Allocation (HIFG & HIMB)

Total Allocation (with unserved)

GCRTA $82,201,539 $52,683,643.92 $136,108,510

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Transit Operator

5307 Allocation

5337Allocation (HIFG & HIMB)

Total Allocation (with unserved)

Laketran 9,316,138 $9,681,970 MCPT $2,425,748 $2,425,748 METRO $1,489,730 $1,489,730 PARTA $586,220 $586,220 Total CUA $97,608,534.08 $52,683,643.92 $150,292,178

Geauga ($60,000) New Underserved Unserved $1,589,158.22 $60,000 $1,529,158.22 GCRTA (80%) Laketran (20%) $1,223,326.57 $305,831.64

Ms. Feke stated that GCRTA will finalize the full year allocation of FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) allocation for Sections 5307 and 5337 funding to transit agencies operating within the Cleveland Urbanized Area (CUA). A motion was made by Mr. Ben Capelle to approve the ARP allocation for CUA and the total unserved area funds for CUA. The motion was seconded by Ms. JoAnna Santilli. The motion passed by voice vote. Presentation / Discussion Items Project Planning Reviews (PPRs)/Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC); 1st Quarter State Fiscal Year 2022 Mr. Ed May provided background on PPR and reviewed the following projects:

• Superior Road from Lee Road to the Cleveland Heights WCL - Cleveland Heights is the project sponsor of this roadway rehabilitation project. The total cost of this project is $642,893.

• Superior Road, from Euclid Avenue to Mayfield Road, in East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights - Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is the project sponsor of this roadway rehabilitation project. The total cost of this project is $3.3 million.

Mr. May mentioned that the above-referenced projects will be combined. The revised project will be as follows:

• Superior Road, from Euclid Avenue to Lee Road, in East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights. Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is the project sponsor of this roadway rehabilitation project. The work will include pavement resurfacing with spot curb replacement, base repairs, ADA accessible curb ramps, drainage structure and manhole adjustments. The total cost of this project is $3.6 million. The project will utilize NOACA funds.

Mr. May reviewed staff’s comments for the above-referenced project. He also reviewed the following transit vehicle replacement projects that have not requested NOACA funds:

• CUY GCRTA 2020 DERG BUSES: PID No. 112317 - The project sponsor is GCRTA. This transit project involves replacing six (6) model year 2005 diesel-powered transit

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buses with six (6) new CNG-powered transit buses. The total cost of this project is $3.2 million. CMAQ and GCRTA funds will be used for this project.

• LAK LAKETRAN 2020 DERG BUS: PID No. 114555 - The project sponsor is Laketran. This transit project involves replacing nine (9) model year 2015 diesel-powered transit buses with nine (9) new propane-powered transit buses. The total cost of this project is $1.2 million. CMAQ and Laketran funds will be used for this project.

• LOR LCT 2020 BUS: PID No. 113356 - The project sponsor is Lorain County Transit. This transit project involves replacing four (4) 25' buses. The total cost of this project is $300,000. Section 5339 and TDC funds will be used for this project.

Mr. May stated that NOACA staff will forward this Council’s comments to the respective project sponsor and coordinate accordingly. NOACA’s Long Range Plan, eNEO2050: An Equitable Future for Northeast Ohio, Final Draft Dr. Ali Makarachi presented information on the following:

• LRTP Process Flow Chart - Last step in the 2050 Transportation Plan • Timeline and Objectives • Goal Pyramid • Scenario Planning

o Present Trend o Present Trend & Risk Analysis o Scenario Planning

• Scenario Development o MAINTAIN o CAR o TRANSIT o TOTAL

• Performance Measure Summary: Scenarios 1-4 • Project Category Cost Comparison • MOE & Cost Comparison • eNEO2050 Scenario

o Scenario Development Scenario Projects: Roadway Scenario Projects: Transit Scenario Projects: Workforce Accessibility & Mobility Scenario Projects: Non-Motorized Facility Scenario Projects: Emerging Technology in Transportation

o Scenario Costs • Performance Measures

o Performance Measure Categories o Performance Measures - 2020 Base, Scenario 1, eNEO2050 Scenario

• Measure of Effectiveness & Cost • MOE & Cost Comparison - Scenario 1: MAINTAIN & eNEO2050 Scenario • eNEO2050 Projects

o Roadway Category - Interchanges Influence Area, NOACA Region, and Seven-County Region

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Analysis Area, Influence Area (Granger Road Interchange) VMT & Delay Estimated Daily Costs (2050)

Transportation Planning Criteria Evaluation - Cost Benefit Analysis o Roadway Category - Congestion Management Plan

Objectives and Decades (2020-2050) o Roadway Category - Ramp Metering o Roadway Category - Principal Arterial Network

STOP Priority Corridor Transit Priority Corridors

o Roadway Category - Freight Routes o Safety o Roadway Category - Pavement Preservation

Pavement Performance Curves Network Performance (Average PCR - Lane Length Weighted)

NOACA Region - Maintain PCR = 75 o Roadway Category - Bridge Rehabilitation

Current Bridge Statistics Bridge Prioritization Methodology Required Budget

o Transit Category o Non-Motorized Facility Category

Usage of Non-Motorized Modes of Travel o Non-Motorized Category

Non-Motorized Modes Bike Facility Projects Pedestrian Projects

o Emerging Technology Category Possible Extra EV Charging Locations Fiscally Unconstrained Projects

Dr. Makarachi encouraged members to visit eneo2050.com and provide feedback. He noted that the plan will be presented to the NOACA Board in June. NOACA Long Range Plan (eNEO2050): Major Transit Corridors Mr. Derek Taylor presented information on the following:

• Principal Arterial Network (map) • Prioritization Data and Methodology • Potential Top 10 Major Transit Corridors • Demand Along Major Transit Corridors

Mr. Taylor stated that NOACA will gather feedback from transit stakeholders on the evaluation criteria, weighting factors and resulting major transit corridor list and ways to use this information in future planning work. In reference to the map of the Principal Arterial Network, Mr. Capelle said it did not look like staff took land use or existing transit service into consideration when deeming whether an arterial is a priority. He mentioned that Laketran provides transit services in the arterial segment on the east

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side of Lake County. He said the speed limit is 45 and the land use is poor for transit, so ridership is not good. He noted that in his opinion there appears to be a spatial mismatch. Mr. Taylor stated that major transit corridors were part of the determination when staff identified some of the arterial networks. He noted that staff looked at a number of different networks and combined them into one large arterial network. He also noted that the arterial networks had to meet certain operational and roadway characteristics, but transit was definitely part of it. Mr. Capelle asked Mr. Taylor to go back to the PowerPoint slide of the Principal Arterial Network map. Mr. Capelle asked if the map shows only arterials. Mr. Taylor said yes and noted that staff used the map when discussing which networks have a high importance for transit. Mr. Capelle said he misunderstood the information presented to this Council. Ms. Feke asked if NOACA staff used GCRTA’s priority corridors that were included in its strategic and long-range plan. Mr. Taylor said staff did not use GCRTA’s priority corridors directly. Ms. Feke asked why NOACA staff did not use GCRTA’s priority corridors. Mr. Taylor said staff wanted to analyze the corridors in a bubble to see what they could come up with themselves, then staff compared GCRTA‘s priority corridors to the map, and staff noticed that there was a lot of overlap. Mr. Taylor stated that staff used GCRTA’s priority corridors as confirmation. He noted that the information should be taken into account. Ms. Feke said she would think that staff would want to use GCRTA’s priority corridors when ranking signalization and CMAQ projects or use them when providing extra points to TLCI projects on the transit corridor. Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Program Mr. Jim Thompson provided background on the TLCI program. He stated that the TLCI application round opened on August 17, 2020 and closed on October 16, 2020. He noted that NOACA received 25 requests: 15 planning studies, total requested amount was $1.3 million and 10 implementation projects, total requested amount was $2.8 million. Applicants virtually presented their projects to NOACA staff in late October and early November. Mr. Thompson presented information on the following:

• TLCI policy (up to $500,000 for planning studies and the remainder ($1.5 million) for implementation projects)

• Carryover funds included in the total funding available this round • Staff’s recommendations presented to and affirmed by the Planning and Programming

Committee on April 9, 2021, which will be presented to the Board on June 11, 2021 • NOACA’s 2021 TLCI Planning Study Recommendations - $573,000 • NOACA’s 2022 Planning Study Recommendations - $200,000 (SFY 2022 Budget) • NOACA’s 2021 TLCI Implementation Project Recommendations - $1,591,500

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Mr. Thompson stated that the Board of Directors is anticipated to make its final recommendations at its June meeting. He noted that NOACA staff will work with awarded project sponsors on programming and implementing their projects. Ms. Feke asked if NOACA has data on studies that have gone to the next phase. She also asked if NOACA has seen any good progression of the projects. Mr. Thompson stated that staff tries to keep track of the data. He said he believed that the most recent data, updated through 2017, can be found on the TLCI layer of the GIS portal. Ms. Sarli mentioned that NOACA did a study a few years ago (maybe 2015) of TLCIs that have been implemented that resulted in economic development. She noted that the update was positive and that NOACA needs to do another one. Regional TLCI Projects Update Ms. Kelley Britt stated that the NOACA Board approved three regional TLCI studies:

• Downtown Cleveland Transportation Connectivity Study • Regional Lakefront Transportation Connections Study • Regional Metroparks Trails Transportation Connections Study

Ms. Britt mentioned that Burgess & Niple is the lead consultant working on the Downtown Cleveland Transportation Connectivity Study. Mr. Eric Lowry from Burgess & Niple provided an update on the NOACA Transportation and Livability Study. Mr. Lowry presented information on the following:

• Project Team • Study Purpose • Project Phases and Schedule • Current Phase - Establish Baseline Conditions • Public Input Survey at tinyurl.com/DowntownClevelandStudy

Mr. Lowry encouraged members to complete the survey by Sunday, June 13, 2021. He noted that the study team will review the survey results, establish its baseline conditions assessment, and develop a plan vision and goals by late summer. He mentioned that the next public presentation is tentatively set for September 2021 and topics will include baseline conditions and plan vision and plan goals. Mr. Lowry provided his contact information, [email protected], if Transit Council members have questions. Reports/Update No reports/updates were presented at this meeting. Old Business No old business was discussed at this meeting. New Business No new business was discussed at this meeting.

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Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Short to adjourn the Transit Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Santilli. The motion passed by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m. The next Transit Council meeting will be on August 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

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Transit Council 2021 Attendance Record

MEMBER 02/19/21

05/21/21 08/20/21 11/19/21

India Birdsong, CEO and General Manager, GCRTA Maribeth Feke, Alternate

X

A

Ben Capelle, General Manager, Laketran Andrea Aaby, Alternate

A

X

Pamela Novak, Chief Finance Officer (LCT) Tom Williams, Alternate

X

X

JoAnna Santilli, Transit Director Geauga County Transit (GCT) David Lair, Alternate

X

X

Shannon Rine, Director Medina County Public Transit (MCPT) Stephen Hambley, Alternate

X

X

David Short, P.E., P.S. District Planning Engineer, ODOT District 12 Leslie Farley, P.E., Alternate

X

X

Member = X Alternate = A

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Agenda Item No. 2

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Agenda Item No. 3

CHAIR’S/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Agenda Item No. 4

ACTION ITEMS

Agenda Item No. 5

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Transit Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Associate Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer


RE: Project Planning Reviews (PPRs)/ Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC): 2nd Quarter State Fiscal Year 2022

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested at this time. This item is included for information and presentation.

BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION Attached are PPR summary documents for the proposed projects to be presented to the NOACA Transportation Subcommittee, Planning and Programming Committee and Executive Committee for review and recommendation.

NOACA’s Board approved Regional Transportation Investment Policy requires that all proposed federal-aid transportation projects be processed through PPR in order to meet NOACA’s adopted goals and federal requirements.

PPR consists of four levels of review: NOACA staff; Board, including committees, subcommittees, and Councils; intergovernmental review and consultation (IGRC); and public involvement. The end product of PPR is a Board resolution that certifies that the project has had thorough review, allowing the project to proceed to the programming stages of the planning process.

As part of the PPR process, a detailed summary of the proposed improvement and staff and committee assessment of the project are posted on NOACA’s website, www.NOACA.org. A link to the PPRs is included on the home page by clicking the ‘Comment on Projects’ button. Staff adds comments obtained from the public, governmental organizations and NOACA committees as they are received. Proposed projects are posted on the website for three months, allowing adequate time for review and comment.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Pending Board approval, the project sponsor will be notified that their project has completed PPR. NOACA staff will work with the project sponsor to address any planning issues identified during PPR.

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http://noaca.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=14

http://www.noaca.org/

KS/em/9113c

Attachments: Project Summaries

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Realignment of Park Avenue at the Wilson Mills Road Intersection in Chardon

Project Name: GEA PARK AVE Sponsor: City of Chardon Estimated Total Cost: $2,093,200 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: FY 2010 Appropriation Earmark (OH 405)

History/Background: The City of Chardon received a fiscal year (FY) 2010 appropriations earmark (OH 405).

Proposed Project: The proposed project involves realignment of Park Avenue at the Wilson Mills Road intersection in the City of Chardon (location map).

The proposed improvements include: • Widening to three (3) lanes and realignment of Park Avenue from Wilson Mills Road to

approximately 260 feet east of Wilson Mills Road;• Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Park Avenue and Wilson Mills Road;• Minor re-profiling of Wilson Mills Road, from approximately 500 feet south of Park Avenue

to 500 feet north of Park Avenue to reduce intersection sight distance issues; and• Widening Wilson Mills Road to three (3) lanes at the Park Avenue intersection

The project’s estimated construction cost, provided by the sponsor, is $2,093,200, using the $135,977 FY 2010 appropriation earmark funds and $1,957,223 in local funds.

Staff Comment (Summary): • This project is located in the Beaver Creek-Chagrin River watershed. According to Ohio

EPA's 2020 Integrated Report, this watershed is in nonattainment of its Aquatic UsefulLife. The causes of nonattainment include: Temperature, Flow Regime Modification,Habitat Alterations, Nutrient/Eutrophication biological indicators, ammonia and organicenrichment. The sources of attainment are unknown. This subwatershed is a upstreamtributary to Chagrin River. Any increases in impervious surfaces or stormwater runoffshould be managed onsite. Additionally, the use of nutrients should be prohibited/severelylimited.

Committee Review:

Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC):

Public Involvement:

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Civil & Consulting EngineersLand Surveyors700 Beta Drive, Suite 200Cleveland, Ohio 44143-2384[phone] 440.449.4005 [fax] 440.449.0883www.cwcourtney.com

GEA-PARK AVE.PID 88178

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GEA-PARK AVE.PID 88178

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GEA-PARK AVE. PID 88178LOCATION MAP

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Title: GCRTA FFY 2022 Grant Program and Revisions to the FFY 2021 Grant Program Sponsor: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Estimated Total Cost: $53,729,532 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

History/Background: GCRTA‘s capital program is included in the NOACA SFY 2021 - 2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The majority of the program is as originally proposed in the TIP. GCRTA has been utilizing preventive maintenance funding to bolster its operating budget. However, as a result of federal stimulus funding that GCRTA received, GCRTA’s need to use preventive maintenance funding to support operations has been reduced.

GCRTA is redistributing some of its preventive maintenance funding to projects currently programmed in the TIP and seven projects being advanced from GCRTA’s 10‐year strategic plan to its FY 2021 - 2024 capital program and the TIP. GCRTA is also revising its’ FFY 2021 Capital Formula and State of Good Repair grant programs.

Proposed Project: GCRTA is applying for various sources of funds including Section 5307 Capital Formula, Section 5337 State of Good Repair Formula and Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula for FFY 2022, as described below:

• The Section 5307 Capital Formula projects include Bus Replacement Program Vehiclesand Spare Parts, Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program, Rail State of Good RepairProjects, Preventive Maintenance - Bus, Enhanced ADA (Americans with Disabilities)Access - Rail, NOACA Unserved Area Projects, Pavement Improvement Program, RoofReplacement Program, Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark Road, OverheadCatenary System (OCS) Program, Rail Car Replacement Program - Vehicles, HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) System Improvement Program, Hayden BusLift Replacements, Hayden Bus Wash Replacements, Waterfront Line Track BridgeRehabilitation, (new) East 79th Street Light Rail Station ADA Reconstruction, (new) LightRail Guard and Retaining Wall Rehabilitation, (new) Fare Collection EquipmentReplacement, (new) Rail Work Equipment Replacement.

• Section 5337 Rail Formula projects include Light Rail Track Rehabilitation, Rail SpareParts, Rail State of Good Repair Projects, Preventive Maintenance Rail, Rail InfrastructureProgram, On-Call Rail Engineering Services, Rail Car Replacement Program -Infrastructure, Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark Road, Overhead CatenarySystem (OCS) Program, Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Ambler Street and SignalSystem Upgrade Program.

• Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula projects include Bus Replacement ProgramVehicles and Spare Parts.

GCRTA is revising two existing grants to redistribute preventive maintenance (PM) funding to support currently programmed projects and seven (7) projects advanced from GCRTA’s 10-year strategic plan to its capital program as described below:

• 2021 Section 5307 Capital Formula Grant – The grant is being revised to account for theredistribution of funding from Preventive Maintenance - Bus to Roof Replacement ProgramConstruction, Rail Car Replacement Program, (new) Metrohealth Line BRT (Bus RapidTransit) Design and Project Administration, (new) Origin and Destination Survey andProject Administration and Fare Collection Equipment - (Vehicles and Stations).

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• 2021 Section 5337 State of Good Repair Formula Grant - The grant is being revised toaccount for the redistribution from funding for Preventive Maintenance - Rail to Rail CarReplacement Program Vehicles, Platform Design and Rail Shop Design and WaterfrontLine Bridge Rehabilitation Construction.

Descriptions of the projects programmed in the TIP in FY 2022 (project descriptions), seven new projects (7 new project descriptions) and the list of projects and their associated costs by ALI (activity line item) are available in pdf.

Staff Comment (Summary):

Committee Review:

Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC):

Public Involvement:

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http://www.noaca.org/2012AnnualTIPProjectDescriptions.pdf

http://www.noaca.org/2012AnnualTIPProjectDescriptions.pdf

http://www.noaca.org/GCRTA2012GrantProgram.pdf

GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FFY 2022 GRANT PROGRAM

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

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Section 5307 Capital Formula (1237-2022-XXXX)

Bus Replacement Program - Vehicles - This project is part of a three-year program to replace a total of 105 vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the vehicle purchases.

Bus Replacement Program – Spare Parts - This project is part of a three-year program to replace a total of 105 vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 for spare parts purchases.

Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct the Light Rail Tracks. The track bed, rail, ties, and drainage are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

Rail State of Good Repair Projects - This program funds the acquisition of equipment and materials and construction required to upgrade the rail line infrastructure on RTA’s 34 miles of rail track. It will assist RTA in providing safer, faster rail service along the Red, Blue, and Green rail lines. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support this program.

Preventative Maintenance Bus – Preventive maintenance activities for 2022 will include the purchase of inventory materials and supplies, equipment, as well as capitalized maintenance expenses (including mechanic labor) for bus operations.

Enhanced ADA Access - Rail - This program will utilize enhancement funds to fund the enhancement eligible items included in our various ADA Station Reconstruction and Rehabilitation projects. It represents a majority of GCRTA’s annual enhancement projects. For 2022 it is focused improving rail station areas and includes purchase and installation of shelters and other amenities at our rail stations.

NOACA Unserved Area Projects – This program is for a small portion of the Urbanized Areas funds to be distributed by NOACA to the transit agencies within the region for projects that are competitively selected. The funds are carried in the TIP under GCRTA and non-GCRTA projects are then funded through sub-recipient agreements.

Pavement Improvement Program – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct/rehabilitate pavement at a number of facilities to maintain a State of Good Repair at these facilities. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

Roof Replacement Program – This program is a multi-year program to replace/rehabilitate roofs at a number of facilities that have exceeded their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the construction, third party construction management, and force account costs.

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Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark – This project is to rehabilitate the Red Line track bridge over Brookpark Road. The bridge superstructure and deck are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 in support of the construction costs.

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Program – This program is the third year of a multi-year program to repair, replace, and upgrade catenary structures and overhead lines and appurtenances in order to achieve a state of good repair. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

Rail Car Replacement Program - Vehicles - This project is part of a ten-year program to replace a total of 74 rail vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. The first phase of the program will be the heavy rail vehicles (HRV). Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the vehicle purchases and force account costs.

HVAC System Improvement Program – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct/rehabilitate our HVAC systems at a number of facilities to upgrade monitoring, controls and equipment that have exceeded their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the purchase of replacement equipment and controls, and force account costs.

Hayden Bus Lift Replacements – This project is to replace 60 ft bus lift equipment that has exceeded it useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 to purchase and install the new equipment.

Hayden Bus Wash Replacement – This project is to replace the bus wash equipment that has exceeded it useful life and replace it with a more energy and water efficient bus wash system. Funds are programmed in 2022 to purchase and install the new equipment.

Waterfront Line Track Bridge Rehabilitation – This project is to rehabilitate the Waterfront Line track bridge over Front Street and the Norfolk Southern tracks in the east bank of the Flats. The first and last spans of the segmental concrete bridge are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 in support of the construction costs.

East 79th Street Light Rail Station ADA Reconstruction – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct the East 79th Street Light Rail station. It will include new platforms, shelters, stairway and ADA compliant ramps. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the design and project administration costs.

Light Rail Guard and Retaining Wall Rehabilitation – This program is a two year program to rehabilitate the remaining section of guard and retaining walls along the Blue Line in the median of Van Aken between Ashby and Avalon. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the design and project administration costs.

Fare Collection System Replacement – This project is to replace fare collection technology and on-board and off-board fare collection equipment that has exceeded it useful. Funds are programmed in 2022 to purchase and install the new equipment.

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Rail Work Equipment Replacement – This project is to replace various rail work equipment that has exceeded its useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the acquisition new rail work equipment.

Section 5337 State of Good Repair Formula (1237-2022-XXXX)

Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct the Light Rail Tracks. The track bed, rail, ties, and drainage are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 for the design and construction costs.

Rail Spare Parts - This project is to replace major rail car and equipment components that require replacement during the 30 year life of a rail car such as pantographs, trucks, systems and rail maintenance equipment. Funds are programmed in 2022 for spare parts purchases.

Rail State of Good Repair Projects - This program funds the acquisition of equipment and materials and construction required to upgrade the rail line infrastructure on RTA’s 34 miles of rail track. It will assist RTA in providing safer, faster rail service along the Red, Blue, and Green rail lines. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support this program.

Preventative Maintenance Rail – Preventive maintenance activities will include the purchase of inventory materials and supplies, equipment, as well as capitalized maintenance expenses and maintenance of the rail track right-of-way. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support this program.

Rail Infrastructure Program - This project funds the acquisition of equipment and materials and construction required to upgrade the rail line infrastructure on RTA’s 34 miles of rail track. It will assist RTA in providing safer, faster rail service along the Red, Blue, and Green rail lines. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support this program.

On-Call Rail Engineering Services - This project funds design services to support the GCRTA engineering department. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support this program.

Rail Car Replacement Program - Infrastructure – This project funds the rehabilitation of the Red Line platforms, and Central Rail and Brookpark rail facilities to accommodate the new rail cars. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the construction and equipment acquisition costs.

Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark – This project is to rehabilitate the Red Line track bridge over Brookpark Road. The bridge superstructure and deck are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 in support of the construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Program – This program is the third year of a multi-year program to repair, replace, and upgrade catenary structures and overhead lines and appurtenances in order to achieve a state of good repair. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the construction costs.

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Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Ambler – This project is to rehabilitate the Light Rail track bridge over Ambler. The bridge superstructure and deck are in need of rehabilitation. Funds are programmed in 2022 in support of the design and project administration costs.

Signal System Upgrade Program – This program is a multi-year program to repair, replace, and upgrade signal equipment, hardware, software, controls, bonds and appurtenances in order to achieve a state of good repair. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the construction and force account costs.

Section 5339 Bus Facility Grant (1237-2022-XXXX)

Bus Replacement Program - This project is part of a three-year program to replace a total of 105 vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 to support the vehicle purchases.

Bus Replacement Program – Spare Parts - This project is part of a three-year program to replace a total of 105 vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Funds are programmed in 2022 grant for spare parts purchases.

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GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY SFY 2021-24 TIP AMENDMENT

ADDITION OF SEVEN NEW PROJECTS PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

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Seven New Project Descriptions

PID No. 115318 GCRTA Metrohealth Line BRT - This project is a multi-year program to convert the existing Route 51 Metrohealth Line into a Bus Rapid Transit Corridor from Detroit Avenue to Broadview Road. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022 and 2024 to support the design and project administration cost, and initial construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

PID No. 115319 GCRTA East 79th Street Light Rail Station ADA Reconstruction – This program is a multi-year program to reconstruct the East 79th Street Light Rail station. It will include new platforms, shelters, stairway and ADA compliant ramps. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the design and project administration costs, and construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

PID No. 115320 GCRTA Light Rail Guard and Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Phase 3 – This program is a two year program to rehabilitate the remaining section of guard and retaining walls along the Blue Line in the median of Van Aken between Ashby and Avalon. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022 and 2023, to support the design and project administration costs, and construction, third party construction management and force account costs.

PID No. 115321 GCRTA Triskett Garage Bus Wash Replacement – This project is to replace the bus wash equipment that has exceeded it useful life and replace it with a more energy and water efficient bus wash system. Funds are programmed in SFY 2023 to purchase and install the new equipment.

PID No. 115325 GCRTA On-Board Origin and Destination Surveys – This project is to perform and extensive origin and destination survey of our riders that will be correlated to the results of the 2020 census to improve our route and service planning. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022 for the survey and project administration costs.

PID No. 115326 GCRTA Fare Collection System Replacement – This project is to replace fare collection technology and on-board and off-board fare collection equipment that has exceeded it useful. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022 to purchase and install the new equipment.

PID No. 115327 GCRTA Rail Work Equipment Replacement – This project is to replace various rail work equipment that has exceeded its useful life. Funds are programmed in SFY 2022 and 2024 to purchase the new rail work equipment.

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FFY 2022 Grant Funding for Projects - 052821

FFY 2022 GRANT PROGRAM AND REVISIONS TO THE FFY 2021 GRANT PROGRAM

ALI # PROJECT & TASK DESCRIPTION PID # BUDGET FEDERAL LOCAL

11.12.01 Bus Replacement Program Vehicles 104528 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $400,00011.12.40 Bus Replacement Program Spare Parts 104528 $193,750 $155,000 $38,75012.24.03 Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program Construction 104553 $600,000 $480,000 $120,00012.71.04 Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program 3rd Party Const Mgmt 104553 $150,000 $120,000 $30,00012.72.08 Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program Force Account 104553 $750,000 $600,000 $150,00012.7A.00 Rail State of Good Repair Projects 104559 $400,000 $320,000 $80,00011.7A.00 Preventative Mainenance - Bus 104564 $500,000 $400,000 $100,000 *12.93.09 Enhanced ADA Access - Rail 104570 $300,000 $240,000 $60,00011.7A.00 NOACA Unserved Area Projects 104575 $543,750 $435,000 $108,75011.44.03 Pavement Improvement Program Construction 112087 $1,000,000 $800,000 $200,00011.71.04 Pavement Improvement Program 3rd Party Const. Mgmt. 112087 $50,000 $40,000 $10,00011.72.08 Pavement Improvement Program Force Account 112087 $50,000 $40,000 $10,00011.44.03 Roof Replacement Program Construction 112088 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $300,00011.71.04 Roof Replacement Program 3rd Party Const. Mgmt. 112088 $75,000 $60,000 $15,00011.72.08 Roof Replacement Program Force Account 112088 $50,000 $40,000 $10,00012.24.05 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark Construction 112106 $200,000 $160,000 $40,00012.54.01 OCS Rehabilitation Program Construction 112107 $1,700,000 $1,360,000 $340,00012.71.04 OCS Rehabilitation Program 3rd Party Const. Mgmt. 112107 $100,000 $80,000 $20,00012.72.08 OCS Rehabilitation Program Construction Force Account 112107 $200,000 $160,000 $40,00012.12.21 Rail Car Replacement Program Vehicles 112109 $3,962,500 $3,170,000 $792,50012.72.08 Rail Car Replacement Program Force Account 112109 $500,000 $400,000 $100,00011.42.20 HVAC System Improvement Program Equipment 112112 $1,250,000 $1,000,000 $250,00011.44.03 HVAC System Improvement Program Equipment 112112 $750,000 $600,000 $150,00011.71.04 HVAC System Improvement Program Equipment 112112 $125,000 $100,000 $25,00011.72.08 HVAC System Improvement Program Force Account 112112 $125,000 $100,000 $25,00011.42.20 Hayden Bus Lift Replacements Equipment 112203 $1,700,000 $1,360,000 $340,00011.72.08 Hayden Bus Lift Replacements Force Account 112203 $50,000 $40,000 $10,00011.42.20 Hayden Bus Wash Replacement Equipment 112204 $1,200,000 $960,000 $240,00011.72.08 Hayden Bus Wash Replacement Force Account 112204 $75,000 $60,000 $15,00012.24.05 Waterfront Line Track Bridge Rehabilitation Construction 113060 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $400,000 *12.31.02 East 79th Street Light Rail Station ADA Reconstruction Design 115319 $450,000 $360,000 $90,000 *12.79.00 East 79th Street Light Rail Station ADA Reconst. Project Admin. 115319 $50,000 $40,000 $10,000 *12.21.03 Light Rail Guard and Retaining Wall Rehab. Design 115320 $175,000 $140,000 $35,000 *12.79.00 Light Rail Guard and Retaining Wall Rehab. Project Admin. 115320 $25,000 $20,000 $5,000 *11.42.10 Fare Collection System Equipment - Vehicles 115326 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $300,000 *12.32.06 Fare Collection System Equipment - Stations 115326 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $300,000 *12.42.20 Rail Work Equipment Acquisition 115327 $3,800,000 $3,040,000 $760,000 *

Total $29,600,000 $23,680,000 $5,920,000

12.21.03 Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program Design 104553 $200,000 $160,000 $40,00012.24.03 Light Rail Track Rehabilitation Program Construction 104553 $4,750,000 $3,800,000 $950,00012.12.40 Rail Spare Parts Program 104556 $750,000 $600,000 $150,00012.7A.00 Rail State of Good Repair Projects 104559 $550,000 $440,000 $110,00012.7A.00 Preventative Maintenance - Rail 104566 $500,000 $400,000 $100,000 *12.7A.00 Rail Infrastructure Program 104568 $1,000,000 $800,000 $200,00012.71.11 On Call Rail Engineering Services 104571 $200,000 $160,000 $40,00012.24.05 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark Construction 112106 $3,200,000 $2,560,000 $640,00012.71.04 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark 3rd Party CM 112106 $80,000 $64,000 $16,00012.72.08 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Brookpark Force Account 112106 $500,000 $400,000 $100,00012.54.01 OCS Rehabilitation Program Construction 112107 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $400,00012.34.02 Rail Car Replacement Program Platform Construction 112109 $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $600,000 *12.42.06 Rail Car Replacement Program Rail Shop Equipment 112109 $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $600,000 *

GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Section 5307 FFY 2022 Capital Formula (1237-2022-XXX)

Section 5337 FFY 2022 State of Good Repair Formula (1237-2022-XXX)

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FFY 2022 Grant Funding for Projects - 052821

FFY 2022 GRANT PROGRAM AND REVISIONS TO THE FFY 2021 GRANT PROGRAM

ALI # PROJECT & TASK DESCRIPTION PID # BUDGET FEDERAL LOCAL

GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

12.21.05 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Ambler Design 112205 $260,000 $208,000 $52,00012.79.00 Track Bridge Rehabilitation over Ambler Project Admin. 112205 $40,000 $32,000 $8,000 *12.62.01 Signal System Upgrade Program Construction 112213 $1,182,500 $946,000 $236,50012.72.08 Signal System Upgrade Program Force Account 112213 $100,000 $80,000 $20,000

Total $21,312,500 $17,050,000 $4,262,500

11.12.01 Bus Replacement Program Vehicles 104528 $2,744,032 $2,195,226 $548,80611.12.40 Bus Replacement Program Spare Parts 104528 $73,000 $58,400 $14,600

Total $2,817,032 $2,253,626 $563,406

11.7A.00 Preventative Mainenance - Bus 104564 -$9,500,000 -$7,600,000 -$1,900,00011.44.03 Roof Replacement Program Construction 112088 $2,300,000 $1,840,000 $460,000 *12.12.21 Rail Car Replacement Program Vehicles 112109 $1,000,000 $800,000 $200,000 *11.21.01 Metrohealth Line BRT Design 115318 $1,900,000 $1,520,000 $380,000 *11.79.00 Metrohealth Line BRT Project Administration 115318 $100,000 $80,000 $20,000 *11.71.11 Origin and Destination Survey 115325 $1,100,000 $880,000 $220,000 *11.79.00 Origin and Destination Survey Project Administration 115325 $100,000 $80,000 $20,000 *11.42.10 Fare Collection system Equipment - Vehicles 115326 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $300,000 *12.32.06 Fare Collection System Equipment - Stations 115326 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $300,000 *

Total $0 $0 $0

12.7A.00 Preventative Maintenance - Rail 104566 -$6,000,000 -$4,800,000 -$1,200,000 *12.12.21 Rail Car Replacement Program Vehicles 112109 $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $600,000 *12.31.02 Rail Car Replacement Program Platform Design 112109 $500,000 $400,000 $100,000 *12.41.06 Rail Car Replacement Program Rail Shop Design 112109 $500,000 $400,000 $100,000 *12.24.05 Waterfront Line Track Bridge Rehabilitation Construction 113060 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $400,000 *

Total $0 $0 $0

Grand Total $53,729,532 $42,983,625 $10,745,907* TIP Amendment Required

Section 5337 FFY 2021 State of Good Repair Formula (1237-2021-XXX)

Section 5339 FFY 2022 Bus Facilities Grant (1237-2022-XXX)

Section 5307 FFY 2021 Capital Formula (1237-2021-XXX) Revisions

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Attachment 1: SFY2022 Section 5310 Project Requests

# Organization Name Organization Type Request QTY Capital Item UnitCost

Total Cost (100% Share)

Request (80% Federal Share)

1 NOACA Local Government Administration* $ 188,588 $ 188,588

2 Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Transit Agency Replacement Vehicle (s) 10 $ 95,000 $ 950,000 $ 760,000

3 Laketran Transit Agency Replacement Vehicle (s) 12 $ 143,438 $ 1,721,256 $ 1,377,005 Transit Agency Total 22 $ 2,671,256 $ 2,137,005

4 Ace Taxi Service, Inc. Private For-Profit Expansion Vehicle (s) 1 $ 47,000 $ 47,000 $ 37,600

5 Berea Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 55,659 $ 55,659 $ 44,527

6 Brooklyn Heights Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 96,987 $ 96,987 $ 77,589

7 Cuyahoga Heights Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 56,000

8 Euclid Local Government Communications Equipment 1 $ 6,000 $ 24,000 $ 30,000

9 Fairview Park Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 45,957$ 45,957$ 36,766$

10 Famicos Foundation Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 47,058 $ 47,058 $ 37,646

11 Famicos Foundation Private Non-Profit Expansion Vehicle (s) 1 $ 69,422 $ 69,422 $ 55,538

12 HELP Foundation, Inc. Private Non-Profit Expansion Vehicle (s) 1 $ 42,000 $ 42,000 $ 33,600

13 Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland Ohio Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 2 $ 55,000 $ 110,000 $ 88,000

14 Koinonia Homes, Inc. Private For-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 2 $ 57,900 $ 57,900 $ 46,320

15 Koinonia Homes, Inc. Private For-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 2 $ 52,000 $ 52,000 $ 41,600

16 Maple Heights Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 68,000 $ 68,000 $ 54,400

17 Maple Heights Local Government Expansion Vehicle (s) 1 $ 68,000 $ 68,000 $ 54,400

18 New Avenues to Independence, Inc. Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 51,122 $ 51,122 $ 40,897

19 New Avenues to Independence, Inc. Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 $ 46,567 $ 46,567 $ 37,253

20 Parma Local Government Replacement Vehicle (s) 1 61,656$ 61,656$ 49,324$

21 Senior Transportation Connection Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 10 68,000$ 680,000$ 544,000$

22 Transport Assistance, Inc. Private Non-Profit Replacement Vehicle (s) 4 $ 48,219 $ 192,876 $ 154,301

23 Transport Assistance, Inc. Private Non-Profit Expansion Vehicle (s) 2 $ 48,219 $ 96,438 $ 77,150

24 Transport Assistance, Inc. Private Non-Profit Computer Hardware/Software 1 $ 62,945 $ 62,945 $ 50,356

Competitive Application Total 37 2,045,587$ 1,647,267$ State Fiscal Year 2022 Program Total 59 4,905,431$ 3,972,860$ *Section 5310 Administration Funds are 100% Federal Share

Transit Agency Requests

Competitive Applicant Requests

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MEMORANDUM




RE: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program Applications

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested at this time. This item is included for information and discussion.

BACKGROUND The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program addresses the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. NOACA seeks to eliminate barriers and improve transportation options in Northeast Ohio for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people of low income through the coordination of resources and efforts of public transit operators, human service agencies, and other transportation providers. Furthermore, NOACA will encourage the efficient and effective use of resources by eliminating gaps and redundancies in transportation services.

The total amount apportioned to the region for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 was $ 1,885,885, of which $ 188,588 (10%) will be retained by NOACA for program planning and administration. The remaining $1,697,297 of federal funds is available to be programmed for new project recommendations. This year, NOACA is receiving an addition amount of $323,627 in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) funds which align with the Section 5310 Program and will be combined with the available Section 5310 funding this round. Capital projects are funded with an 80% federal share and a 20% local match from awardees. NOACA has designated at least 60% of funding for transit agency project proposals and up to 40% for non-profits, for-profits, and government agencies awarded through a competitive application process. Transit agencies are eligible for operations funding at 50% federal funding with a 50% local match.

Total FFY 2021 Funding Amount-Cleveland UZA Apportionment $1,885,885 NOACA Administration Funds (10%) $ 188,588 FFY 2021 Amount of Funding to be Programmed $ 1,697,297 Total Funding for Transit Agencies (at least 60%) $ 1,018,379 Total Flexible Non-profits, Communities, etc. (up to 40%) $ 678,918 Carryover From Previous Years Available $7,392 FFY 2021 Federal CRRSAA Funds $323,627 Total Available Funding for SFY 2022 Projects $2,028,316

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NOACA accepted project proposals and applications from June 14, 2021 to August 6, 2021. NOACA received two transit project proposals requesting $2,137,005 and 15 competitive applications from municipalities, non-profits, for-profits, and social service agencies requesting $1,647,267. Project proposals and applications will be evaluated against program eligibility and prioritization criteria contained in the Program Management Plan. A summary of the requests is attached.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is $1,885,885 in FTA funds available to the Cleveland Urbanized Area from Federal Fiscal Year 2021. $188,588 will be used by NOACA for program administration. At least $ 1,018,379 will be available for transit agencies to implement their projects, and up to $ 678,918 of the FFY 2021 allocation will be made available for competitive projects implementation. There will also be at least $ 7,392 in additional carryover funds from previous projects that either came in under budget, or were cancelled. There is an additional $323,627 in CRRSAA funds also available for projects this round.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Input received from the Council will be incorporated into the application evaluations.

Attachment 1: SFY2022 Section 5310 Project Requests

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MEMORANDUM




RE: NOACA Interactive TIP Tool

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested at this time. This item is included for information and presentation only.

BACKGROUND NOACA’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) has been imported to a software application, developed by Tierra Plan, LLC. The NOACA Interactive TIP Tool is a web-based GIS and data management system that provides searchable access to project details and funding status of transportation projects programmed in the TIP.

The NOACA Interactive TIP Tool allows the user to select a project, funding type, project type, project phase, and includes an interactive map allowing the user to search for projects geospatially through a map and view project information.

The TIP Tool also includes a comment feature, which allows the public to submit comments on proposed transportation projects that are undergoing review for consideration of amendment to NOACA’s Long-range Transportation plan or TIP.

NOACA staff will present an overview of the tool at the August 20, 2021 Transit Council meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS The NOACA Interactive TIP tool will be announced to the public and external stakeholders.

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MEMORANDUM




RE: NOACA Vanpool Program

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested. This item is for information and input from the Policy Committee members.

BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION FOR CURRENT ACTION In partnership with the six (6) other largest Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in Ohio, NOACA manages Gohio Commute, a multi-regional transportation demand management (TDM) platform. Gohio Commute, which launched in April 2017, serves as a one-stop-shop trip planner for the NOACA region, with connectivity throughout Ohio. NOACA works to engage businesses, local governments, colleges, and other organizations to create sub sites through the platform. These sub sites enable organizations to offer employees (or students) targeted incentives to choose healthier, more efficient modes of transportation.

One alternative commute mode that NOACA promotes on Gohio Commute is vanpooling. In a vanpool, five (5) or more commuters coordinate to travel together in a van, which is provided through a third-party organization. Vanpool members each pay a monthly fee, and one or more members of the pool agrees to drive the vehicle. Currently, 24 vanpools operate in Northeast Ohio, all of which service the Louis Stokes Medical Center (VA) in University Circle. Each of these vanpools is visible on Gohio Commute, and users whose trip search matches the vanpool route can see information about the vanpool and how to join, if seats are available.

NOACA completed a Workforce Accessibility and Mobility Report in 2019 based on the premise that transportation access for workers to jobs is important to the economic vitality of a region, and is a social equity issue concerning environmental justice populations. Planners can use data from this study to improve the worker to employer connections within the region.

NOACA staff has recently developed a quantitative model for prioritizing the high-usage of vanpool origins and destinations in an attempt to assist in the planning of these services. This model is based on the current ZIP Codes in the NOACA region as potential Vanpooling origins.

Environmental Justice Areas, number of private cars available to workers, value of travel time,

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transit and auto travel time differences between origins and destinations, and estimated car sharing trips are inputs to the developed prioritization model. It should be noted that the Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) data of the NOACA travel forecasting model are aggregated to the ZIP Code level. The aggregation function is weighted by the number of workers of households in each TAZ. The output of the prioritization model provides a total dollar value for each of the 109 ZIP Codes in the NOACA region as the origin of Vanpool to any specific employment center as the destination. The higher estimated dollar value indicates the higher priority for the Vanpool program. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact at this time. CONCLUSION / NEXT STEPS Staff will use Committee input to further improve the prioritization model and consequently the NOACA Vanpool Program. KS/AM/

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