HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - May 27, 2025, Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transporation Policy Committee1.Motion approving Draft FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and setting
July 8, 2025, as date of public hearing
2.Motion recommending Ames City Council approval of Professional Services Agreement
with Olsson, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa for the creation of a Traffic Systems Management
and Operations (TSMO) Plan in an amount not to exceed $149,950
3.Hearing on FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program
a. Resolution approving Final FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program
AGENDA
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MAY 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDE R: 6:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA : All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to
the time the Committee members vote on the motion.
HEARINGS:
POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS :
ADJOURNMENT:
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ITEM #:1
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:DRAFT FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2026-2029 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In order to be eligible for federal transportation funding, projects within the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) planning area must be included in the
AAMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a fiscally constrained,
four-year programming document that is updated annually.
It typically includes:
Roadway improvements
Public transit investments
Multi-modal improvements
Transportation planning activities
The Draft FFY 2026–2029 TIP (see Attachment A ) was prepared in accordance with Iowa
Department of Transportation guidelines and demonstrates fiscal constraint based on current
federal funding estimates.
A map and full list of projects are included in the Draft TIP:
FHWA-funded (Roadway/Trail) Projects: Pages 22-25
FTA-funded (Transit) Projects: Pages 26-32
PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS:
In January 2025, the AAMPO released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the three
federal programs under its purview for the planning area:
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Applications were due by March 31, 2025. A total of four (4) applications were received and
evaluated by MPO staff using the scoring criteria outlined in the NOFO (see Attachment B).
The following table summarizes the applications received, the application score, and the
recommendation for the award of MPO funds:
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Sponsor Description Program FFY Amount Score Funds
Awarded?
CyRide Vehicle Replacement (Electric
Bus)STBG 2029 $400,000 91 Yes
City of
Ames
Bloomington Rd Mill & Overlay
(GW Carver Ave – 500’W of
Eisenhower Ave)
STBG 2026 $700,000 84 Yes
City of
Ames
Duff Ave Mill & Overlay (20th St
– Northwood Dr)STBG 2029 $1,760,000 84 Yes
City of
Ames
ITS & Traffic Fiber Network
(Phase 5)CRP 2027 $940,000 83 Yes
All four projects were found to be consistent with the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation
Plan (MTP) and are recommended for full funding and inclusion in the TIP.
NEXT STEPS :
After review and approval by the Transportation Policy Committee, the draft program will
undergo a 30-day public comment period. During this time, the Iowa DOT and federal partners
will also review the draft program. Once final feedback is received and incorporated into the
TIP, the final program will be presented to the Transportation Policy Committee again for
public hearing and final approval on July 8, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Draft FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and set July 8,
2025, as the date of public hearing.
2. Modify the Draft FFY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and set July 8,
2025, as the date of public hearing.
MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Transportation Technical Committee has reviewed the FFY 2026-2029
Transportation Improvement Program and unanimously recommends approval. This
plan was developed by staff in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All
programmed projects conform with the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the MPO Executive Director that the Transportation
Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Draft FFY 2026-2029 TIP.pdf
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The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization prepared this report with funding from the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching
funds of the City of Ames. These contents are the responsibility of the Ames Area MPO. The U.S. government and its
agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. The Ames Area MPO approved
this document on July 8, 2025. Please call (515) 239-5160 to obtain permission to use.
DRAFT
FFY 2026-2029
Transportation
Improvement
Program
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization prepared this report with funding from the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching
funds of the Ames Area MPO member governments. These contents are the responsibility of the Ames Area MPO. The
U.S. government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. The Ames
Area MPO approved this document on May 25, 2021. Please call (515) 239-5160 to obtain permission to use.
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CONTENTS
1 - Introduction...........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Document Overview .........................................................................................................................4
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area ...............................................................................................4
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee.....................................................................................................5
1.4 Transportation Technical Committee ...............................................................................................6
2 - Public Participation................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Website.............................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Outreach...........................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Public Involvement Opportunities....................................................................................................7
3 - Performance-Based Planning ................................................................................................................8
3.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Safety (PM1) .....................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Pavement and Bridge (PM2).............................................................................................................8
3.4 System and Freight Reliability (PM3)................................................................................................9
3.5 Transit Asset Management.............................................................................................................10
3.6 Transit Safety ..................................................................................................................................11
3.7 Regional Transportation Goals........................................................................................................12
3.8 Air Quality.......................................................................................................................................12
4 - Project Selection..................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................14
4.2 Application Process (STBG, TAP, & CRP).........................................................................................14
4.3 Applications Received (STBG, TAP, & CRP) .....................................................................................15
4.4 Requests for Project Modifications.................................................................................................15
4.5 Transit Projects ...............................................................................................................................16
5 - FFY 2025 FHWA Project Status Report................................................................................................17
6 - Financial Analysis.................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................18
6.2 Iowa DOT O&M Estimated Expenditures and Funding...................................................................18
6.3 Fiscal Tables....................................................................................................................................19
7 - FHWA Program (FFY 2026 – 2029) ......................................................................................................22
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7.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Programmed Highway Projects ......................................................................................................23
8 - FTA Program (FFY 2026-2029).............................................................................................................26
8.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................26
8.2 Programmed Transit Projects .........................................................................................................27
8.3 FFY 2026 Transit Project Justifications............................................................................................33
9 – TIP Revision Procedures .....................................................................................................................36
9.1 Amendments ..................................................................................................................................36
9.2 Administrative Modifications..........................................................................................................36
Appendix A – Resolution of Adoption ......................................................................................................37
Appendix B – Self-Certification of Planning Activities ..............................................................................38
Appendix C – List of Federal and State Funding Programs.......................................................................39
Appendix D – Requests for Project Modifications....................................................................................45
Appendix E – Public Comments................................................................................................................48
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1 - Introduction
1.1 Document Overview
The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 - 2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the short-range
implementation program for federally funded and regionally significant transportation projects. The
TIP is a requirement of 23 CFR 450.326 for metropolitan planning organizations to develop a program,
covering at least four years, which reflects the investment priorities established in the metropolitan
transportation plan. The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) develops a new TIP
annually in coordination with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the City of Ames, the City of Gilbert,
Story County, Boone County, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide), other local agencies and stakeholders, as
well as the public. The AAMPO’s TIP is included in the Iowa DOT’s Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP).
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area
AAMPO was officially designated the MPO of the Ames urbanized area by the Governor of Iowa in
March 2003. This designation was the result of the Ames urbanized area having a population greater
than 50,000 in the 2000 Census. As a result of the 2010 Census, the urbanized areas of Ames and
Gilbert were combined into one urbanized area, requiring the Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary be
expanded to encompass this area in its entirety. The current boundary, a result of the 2020 Census and
urban area adjustment, was adopted by the AAMPO on January 23, 2024 (shown in Figure 1).
Figure 1: AAMPO Boundary (Adopted Jan 23, 2024)
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The AAMPO provides and coordinates various transportation planning and improvement efforts
throughout the Ames urban area and consists of two standing committees: The Transportation Policy
Committee and the Transportation Technical Committee.
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee
Transportation Policy Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair)John Haila Mayor
City of Ames Gloria Betcher Council Member
City of Ames Tim Gartin Council Member
City of Ames Anita Rollins Council Member
City of Ames Rachel Junck Council Member
City of Ames Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen Council Member
City of Ames Amber Corrieri Council Member
Boone County Scott Longhorn Board of Supervisors
Story County Linda Murken Board of Supervisors
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)Emily Boland CyRide Board Member
City of Gilbert Jonathan Popp Mayor
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡Shelby Ebel District 1 Transportation Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡Sean Litteral Planning & Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡Jared Austin Region 7 Community Planner
Iowa State University ‡Brandi Latterell Director for Planning Services
‡ Non-voting
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1.4 Transportation Technical Committee
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) serves as the primary advisory body to the TPC, and its
membership consists of technical personnel from various regional agencies involved in transportation
planning efforts and transportation project programming within the AAMPO planning area. Currently,
the TTC membership includes the City of Ames, City of Gilbert, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide), Boone
County, Story County, Iowa State University, Ames Community School District, Gilbert Community
School District, and the Ames Economic Development Commission. The Iowa Department of
Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration have
advisory, non-voting, representatives.
‡ Non-voting
Transportation Technical Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair)Damion Pregitzer Traffic Engineer
City of Ames (Vice-Chair)Justin Moore Planner
City of Ames Kelly Diekmann Director of Planning & Housing
City of Ames Mindy Bryngelson Municipal Engineer
City of Ames Brad Becker Operations Manager (Interim)
City of Ames Mark Gansen Civil Engineer II
City of Ames Joshua Thompson Parks & Facilities Superintendent
City of Gilbert Mitch Holtz City Engineer (Strand Associates)
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)Barbara Neal Transit Director
Iowa State University Sarah Lawrence Campus Planner
Iowa State University Angie Solberg Facilities Project Manager
Boone County Jonathan Bullock County Engineer
Story County Darren Moon County Engineer
Ames Community School Dist.Gerry Peters Facilities Director
Gilbert Community School Dist.Trent Becker Transportation Manager
Ames Economic Development Commission Greg Piklapp Director Econ. Outreach & Gov. Relations
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡Shelby Ebel District 1 Transportation Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡Sean Litteral Planning & Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡Jared Austin Region 7 Community Planner
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2 - Public Participation
This document was developed in coordination with AAMPO member agencies, regional stakeholders,
and members of the public using the process described in the AAMPO’s Public Participation Plan. This
process includes strategies to disseminate information about the project selection process and
provides opportunities for interested parties to provide information to the policy committee.
2.1 Website
The AAMPO utilizes its website at www.aampo.org to make documents, maps, and other materials
accessible anytime of any day in a format that is adaptable to mobile devices and website text which
can be translated into any language available through translation services. There is a subpage of the
website dedicated to the Transportation Improvement Program. Here, both current and past versions
of Transportation Improvement Programs can be found, and public meetings and comment
opportunities are posted.
2.2 Outreach
The AAMPO uses its newsletter to notify everyone who has signed up to receive updates from the
MPO of TIP-related public meetings, public comment periods, and documents. Additionally, the
AAMPO utilizes local publications, such as the Ames Tribune, to publicize public input opportunities
and public hearing dates.
2.3 Public Involvement Opportunities
There were two primary opportunities for public involvement and feedback including:
•Public Comment Period: A public comment period was made available from May 28, 2025, to
June 30, 2025. The draft TIP document was made available online and members of the public
could submit their comments on the draft document or listed projects via email or via mail.
Public comments received by staff are shown in Appendix E.
•Public Hearing: During the July 8, 2025, Transportation Policy Committee meeting, a public
hearing was held prior to final adoption of this TIP. This hearing provided time for anyone to
address the committee prior to consideration and adoption of the TIP. Transportation Policy
Committee meetings are currently livestreamed on Ames Channel 12 and on YouTube.
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3 - Performance-Based Planning
3.1 Overview
With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), states and MPOs continue to be required
to use performance-based transportation planning practices. MPO TIPs are required to document
compliance with each of the following performance-based planning target categories: roadway safety
(PM1), pavement and bridge (PM2), system and freight reliability (PM3), transit asset management,
and transit safety.
3.2 Safety (PM1)
Rather than setting its own safety targets, the Ames Area MPO has chosen to support the Iowa DOT’s
safety targets as published in the most recent Iowa Highway Safety Improvement Program Annual
Report (see Table 1). The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s
Transportation Improvement Program.
Any Iowa DOT sponsored HSIP projects within the MPO area were selected based on the strategies
included in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and safety performance measures and were approved by
the Iowa Transportation Commission. The Iowa DOT coordinated with the Ames Area MPO, as part of
its target setting process. Working in partnership with local agencies, Iowa DOT safety investments
were identified and programmed which will construct effective countermeasures to reduce traffic
fatalities and serious injuries. The Iowa DOT projects chosen for HSIP investment are based on crash
history, roadway characteristics, and the existence of infrastructure countermeasure that can address
the types of crashes present. The Iowa DOT continues to utilize a systemic safety improvement
process rather than relying on “hot spot” safety improvements.
Table 1: Safety (PM1) Targets (adopted by the AAMPO on 09/24/24)
Five Year Rolling AveragesPerformance Measure 2019-2023 Baseline 2021-2025 Target
Number of Fatalities 350.2 365.8
Fatality Rate – per 100 million VMT 1.070 1.085
Number of Serious Injuries 1,378.4 1,496.1
Serious Injury Rate – per 100 million VMT 4.208 4.391
Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 142.2 148.4
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
3.3 Pavement and Bridge (PM2)
Rather than setting its own pavement and bridge targets, the Ames Area MPO has chosen to support
the Iowa DOT’s pavement and bridge targets as submitted in the most recent performance report (see
Table 2). The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Interstate and National
High
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way System projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s Transportation
Improvement Program.
Table 2: Pavement and Bridge (PM2) Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 03/25/25)
Performance Measure 2021 Baseline 2-Year Target 4 Year Target
Interstate % Good Condition 58.8%55.0%53.0%
Interstate % Poor Condition 0.4%3.0%3.0%
Non-Interstate NHS % Good Condition 37.9%35.0%30.0%Pavement
Non-Interstate NHS % Poor Condition 3.7%6.0%6.0%
NHS % Good Condition 48.6%52.5%48.0%Bridge NHS % Poor Condition 2.4%5.0%6.6%
3.4 System and Freight Reliability (PM3)
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focused specifically on improving these areas of system performance are developed in alignment with
the target-setting process for related performance measures, as well as the freight improvement
strategies and freight investment plan included in the State Freight Plan. This plan includes a detailed
analysis and prioritization of freight bottlenecks, which are locations that should be considered for
further study and possibly for future improvements. State projects identified in the freight investment
plan and programmed in the STIP were highly ranked freight bottlenecks.
Table 3: System and Freight Reliability (PM3) Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 01/24/23)
Performance Measure 2021 Baseline 2-Year Target 4 Year Target
Interstate % Reliable 99.9%99.9%98.0%Reliability Non-Interstate NHS % Reliable 96.5%96.7%94.0%
Freight Interstate Truck Travel Time Reliability 1.13 1.13 1.25
3.5 Transit Asset Management
Table 4).
CyRide’s TAM Plan establishes their target setting methodology and establishes the TAM targets.
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Table 4: Transit Asset Management Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 03/25/25)
TAM Performance
Measure Class Performance Target 2024
Target
2024
Year-End
Results
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Rolling Stock
40'-60' Buses
% of fleet exceeds
CyRide's ULB of 15 yrs.27%26%43%35%38%32%35%
Rolling Stock
Cutaways
% of fleet exceeds FTA
ULB of 8 yrs.0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Equipment
Shop Trucks
% of fleet exceeds
CyRide’s ULB of 10 yrs.0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Facilities
Admin./Maint.
Facility
% of facilities rated
under 3.0 on TERM scale 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Facilities Ames
Intermodal Facility
% of facilities rated
under 3.0 on TERM scale 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
3.6 Transit Safety
Public transit projects included in the STIP align with the transit safety planning and target setting
processes undertaken by the transit agencies and MPOs. While the Iowa DOT provided assistance with
the development of initial Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASPs), each large urban transit
provider is responsible for implementing its PTASP, which includes transit safety targets. Investments
are made in alignment with PTASPs with the intent of keeping the state’s public transit operations,
vehicles, and facilities safe and meeting transit safety targets. State and federal funding sources that
can be used by transit agencies for operations, vehicles, and facility improvements are outlined in the
funding chapter of the Transit Manager’s Handbook. Individual transit agencies determine the use of
these sources for capital and operating expenses based on their local needs.
The Ames Area MPO choses to support the Ames Transit Agency’s (CyRide’s) transit safety targets (see
Table 5). CyRide’s PTASP establishes their target setting methodology and establishes the transit safety
targets.
Table 5: Transit Safety Targets (adopted by AAMPO on 09/24/24)
Mode of Transit
Service
Major
Events
Major
Events
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Pedestrian
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Vehicular
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Fatalities
Fatalities
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Fixed Route Bus 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00
Paratransit 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00
*Table continues on next page.
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Mode of Transit
Service
Transit
Worker
Fatalities
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Injuries
Injuries
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Transit
Worker
Injuries
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Assaults
on
Transit
Workers
Assaults
on
Transit
Workers
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
System
Reliability
(VRM/Failures)
Fixed Route Bus 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 34,119.55
Paratransit 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 238,798
3.7 Regional Transportation Goals
In AAMPO’s latest Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward 2045, a performance-based
transportation planning approach was utilized by tying in the regional vision of the transportation
system with the aforementioned federally required metrics and federally required planning processes.
The six primary region-specific goals, identified from public input, were accessibility, safety,
substantiality, efficiency & reliability, placemaking, and preservation. The Forward 2045 Report
provides a detailed explanation of the regional goals and objectives as well as the performance-based
planning approach utilized in the identification, selection, and prioritization of projects.
The vision statement stated in Forward 2045 is:
3.8 Air Quality
The Clean Air Act requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set limits on
how much of a particular pollutant can be in the air anywhere in the United States. National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are the pollutant limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency;
they define the allowable concentration of pollution in the air for six different pollutants: Carbon
Monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulate Matter, Ozone, and Sulfur Dioxide.
The Clean Air Act specifies how areas within the country are designated as either “attainment” or
“non-attainment” of an air quality standard and provides the EPA the authority to define the
boundaries of nonattainment areas. For areas designated as non-attainment for one or more National
Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Clean Air Act defines a specific timetable to attain the standard and
requires that non-attainment areas demonstrate reasonable and steady progress in reducing air
pollution emissions until such time that an area can demonstrate attainment.
No part of the Ames Area is within nonattainment; therefore, it is not subject to air quality conformity
requirements. However, the Ames Area MPO will perform activities to monitor and promote air
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quality issues in the region. The State of Iowa provides grant opportunities through the Iowa Clean Air
Attainment Program (ICAAP) to promote clean air in Iowa’s transportation system.
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4 - Project Selection
4.1 Overview
This Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) serves as a list of federal-aid eligible transportation
improvements within the Ames region from the federal fiscal years 2026 to 2029. Projects in the
AAMPO’s TIP must be consistent with the latest regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward
2045. The final AAMPO TIP, approved by the AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee, will be
consolidated into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) along with the programs
from the other planning agencies in the State of Iowa.
Projected identified in this TIP leverage several different sources of federal funding. While AAMPO is
responsible for the regional selection of projects eligible for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG),
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding, which the
undermentioned selection procedure discussions will focus on, there are several other Federal and
State funding programs which are listed and described in Appendix C.
4.2 Application Process (STBG, TAP, & CRP)
AAMPO manages application and selection processes for three primary regional transportation funding
programs: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). These programs are described as follows:
•The STBG program’s primary purpose is promoting flexibility in state and local transportation
decisions and providing funding to best address state and local transportation needs. STBG
funds are typically awarded to projects which improve or maintain the roadway network
through construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. Transit capital projects are also
eligible for STBG funds.
•The TAP is a set-aside from the STBG program. It provides funding and investment
opportunities for non-motorized transportation projects. TAP funds are typically awarded to
multi-modal type projects such as: bicycle-pedestrian projects, trails, shared-use paths, bike
lanes, pedestrian/bicycle signals, and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects.
•The CRP provides funding for projects designed to reduce transportation emissions. CRP funds
are typically awarded to projects such as intelligent transportation system (ITS) projects (traffic
monitoring, management, traffic adaptive control, etc.) and multi-modal projects (such as the
bicycle-pedestrian projects, trails, and shared-used paths also eligible under the TAP program).
For projects to be eligible for these program applications, they must conform with Forward 2045. The
joint notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and associated applications for these funding programs are
made available on the AAMPO website on the funding programs page. A notification email is also sent
out to contacts from all AAMPO regional member agencies that are eligible to apply. For all three
programs, applications are typically made annually available starting in January and are due on the
final business day of March.
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Received applications are first reviewed by AAMPO staff (and Iowa DOT staff for TAP applications) to
ensure eligibility. AAMPO staff then evaluates and gives a score to all eligible projects on a scale of 0
and 100 based on the evaluation criteria stated in the NOFO.
4.3 Applications Received (STBG, TAP, & CRP)
Table 6 provides a
summary of all received applications as well as their score (based upon the aforementioned evaluation
criteria) and status regarding awarding of funds and inclusion in the TIP.
Table 6: Project Summary for 2025 Application Cycle
Sponsor Description Program FFY Amount Score Funds
Awarded?
CyRide
City of
Ames
City of
Ames th St – Northwood Dr)
Sponsor Description Program FFY Amount Score Funds
Awarded?
City of
Ames
4.4 Requests for Project Modifications
Appendix D.
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4.5 Transit Projects
In addition to FHWA program projects, the TIP includes all projects which Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) funding may be utilized. A portion of Federal fuel tax revenue is placed in the
mass transit account of the Federal Highway Trust Fund for this use. These funds, along with General
Fund appropriations, are reserved for transit purposes and are administered by the Federal Transit
Administration. The transit portion of the TIP was developed in close coordination with CyRide, the
urban transit operator in the Ames Area MPO planning area. The transit projects identified in the FFY
2026-2029 TIP were included within the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP), meeting the requirement
to have the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities formulized Federal funding
within an approved PTP prior to TIP approval. Please refer to pages 26 - 35 for a list of transit projects
programmed for FFY 2026-2029 along with the project justifications for FFY 2026.
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5 - FFY 2025 FHWA Project Status Report
It is required to provide a status report for all federal-aid highway projects included in the first fiscal
year of the previous TIP. This status report indicates whether the project was authorized/let, is being
rolled over to the current TIP, or if the project is being removed from programming. This status report
is useful for monitoring the progress being made in implementing the AAMPO’s transportation
program. See Table 7 for the project status report for FFY 2025.
Table 7: FFY 2025 Project Status Summary
Funding
Source
TPMS
ID
Project Description Federal-Aid Total Cost Sponsor Status
STBG 48396 CyRide: Vehicle
Replacement $377,050 $850,000 CyRide Authorized
STBG 52479
MPO Planning Activities:
2050 MTP, TSMO/ITS
Architecture Doc.
$421,180 $526,475 AAMPO Authorized
STBG 48397 S 16th St (University Blvd –
Apple Pl)$2,814,000 $3,880,000 City of
Ames
Let on
05/20/25
STBG 53509 Hyland Ave (Lincoln Way
– Ontario St)$1,890,000 $2,362,500 City of
Ames
Let on
02/18/25
CMAQ 53507 4th Phase of Ames Traffic
Signal Master Plan $1,521,280 $1,901,600 City of
Ames
Let on
3/18/25
PL 34214 Trans Planning $131,358 $164,198 AAMPO Authorized
NHPP 48634 US 30 (S Dayton Ave – S
Duff Ave)$4,592,730 $5,740,912 Iowa
DOT Authorized
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6 - Financial Analysis
6.1 Overview
Projects programmed in the current TIP must demonstrate fiscal constraint. This section focuses on
demonstrating that the program is fiscally constrained as well as documents nonfederal-aid revenues
and expected operations and maintenance costs on the federal-aid system. All project costs are
adjusted into year of expenditure dollars using an assumed annual inflation rate of 4 percent. This
same inflation rate is used to project revenues and operations and maintenance costs. PL funds are
shown to remain constant through the 4-year period and are based on the first fiscal year’s target.
The Iowa DOT provides the AAMPO with STBG, TAP, and CRP funding targets for each of the four years
in this program. The Iowa DOT also provides information from their five-year program including
estimated statewide revenues/allocations and funds available for right-of-way and construction. Lastly,
Iowa DOT provides forecasted non-federal-aid revenues as well as operations and maintenance data
for the federal-aid system. See the following section for more detail on the Iowa DOT’s programming
process regarding expenditures and funding.
The Ames City Council has programmed city sponsored projects in the City of Ames 2025-2030 Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) for the local funding allocation. These funds are generated from the City of
Ames annual Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) distribution, Local Option Sales Tax, and General Obligation
(GO) bonds.
The transit program does not have targets; therefore, the requests involve significant costs in
anticipation of maximizing the amounts received either through formula or discretionary funding.
6.2 Iowa DOT O&M Estimated Expenditures and Funding
Each year prior to development of the Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Program and the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program both state and federal revenue forecasts are completed to estimate the
amount of funding available for programming. These forecasts are a critical component in the
development of the Five-Year Program and as such are reviewed with the Iowa Transportation
Commission. The primary sources of state funding to the DOT are the Primary Road Fund and TIME-21
Fund. These state funds are used for the operation, maintenance, and construction of the Primary
Road System. The amount of funding available for operations and maintenance is determined by
legislative appropriations. Additional funding is set aside for statewide activities including engineering
costs. The remaining funding is available for right of way and construction activities associated with the
highway program.
Along with state funds, the highway program utilizes a portion of the federal funds that are allocated
to the state. A federal funding forecast is prepared each year based on the latest apportionment
information available. This forecast includes the various federal programs and identifies which funds
are allocated to the Iowa DOT for programming and which funds are directed to locals through the
MPO/RPA planning process, bridge programs, and other various grant programs.
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The following webpage provides additional insight into the DOT’s programming process and can be
found at https://iowadot.gov/program_management/Five-Year-Program.
6.3 Fiscal Tables
Table 8: Table 8 summarizes the total project costs and associated federal-aid amounts by funding
program.
Tables 9-11: These tables demonstrate fiscal constraint for their respective funding programs. Table 9
summarizes the STBG program; Table 10 summarizes the TAP program; and Table 11 summarizes the
CRP Program. This incorporates the programmed project costs from Table 8 as well as the funding
targets provided by the Iowa DOT.
Tables 12-13: These tables summarize projections based on 2023 operations and maintenance data
provided by the Iowa DOT. This includes forecasted operations and maintenance data on the federal-
aid system (Table 12) and forecasted non-federal-aid revenues (Table 13). The base year for the data
was 2023. The shown projections utilize an assumed annual inflation rate of 4 percent.
Table 14: Table 14 shows the Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Program funding amounts including statewide
revenues, allocations, and funds available for right-of-way and construction.
Table 8: Summary of Costs and Federal-Aid
2026 2027 2028 2029
PROGRAM Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid
CMAQ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CRP $0 $0 $2,692,200 $940,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
HBP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
NHPP $12,137,000 $9,609,600 $10,612,000 $8,489,600 $5,900,000 $0 $13,486,000 $10,788,800
PL $160,094 $128,075 $160,094 $128,075 $160,094 $128,075 $160,094 $128,075
PRF $1,300,000 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
STBG $2,310,538 $1,398,312 $4,817,478 $3,382,050 $3,703,222 $2,235,000 $3,642,319 $2,240,000
TAP $650,000 $520,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Table 9: STBG Fiscal Constraint
2026 2027 2028 2029
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER)$785,343 $1,600,915 $473,865 $493,865
STBG TARGET $2,213,884 $2,255,000 $2,255,000 $2,255,000
SUBTOTAL $2,999,227 $3,855,915 $2,728,865 $2,748,865
PROGRAM FUNDS $1,398,312 $3,382,050 $2,235,000 $2,240,000
BALANCE $1,600,915 $473,865 $493,865 $508,865
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Table 10: TAP Fiscal Constraint
2026 2027 2028 2029
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER)$430,966 $122,308 $340,308 $558,308
TAP TARGET $211,342 $218,000 $218,000 $218,000
SUBTOTAL $642,308 $340,308 $558,308 $776,308
PROGRAM FUNDS $520,000 $0 $0 $0
BALANCE $122,308 $340,308 $558,308 $776,308
Table 11: CRP Fiscal Constraint
2026 2027 2028 2029
UNOBLIGATED BALANCE (CARRYOVER)$557,511 $750,336 $7,336 $204,336
CRP TARGET $192,825 $197,000 $197,000 $197,000
SUBTOTAL $750,336 $947,336 $204,336 $401,336
PROGRAM FUNDS $0 $940,000 $0 $0
BALANCE $750,336 $7,336 $204,336 $401,336
Table 12: Forecasted Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Costs on the Federal-Aid System
2026 2027 2028 2029
CITY OF AMES TOTAL OPERATIONS $1,984,579 $2,063,963 $2,146,521 $2,232,382
CITY OF AMES TOTAL MAINTENANCE $1,916,890 $1,993,566 $2,073,308 $2,156,241
CITY OF GILBERT TOTAL OPERATIONS $30,021 $31,222 $32,471 $33,770
CITY OF GILBERT TOTAL MAINTENANCE $206,544 $214,806 $223,398 $232,334
IOWA DOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE $895,603 $906,411 $931,289 $956,982
TOTAL O&M $5,033,638 $5,209,967 $5,406,987 $5,611,708
Table 13: Forecasted Non-Federal-Aid Revenue
2026 2027 2028 2029
CITY OF AMES – GENREAL FUND (001)$1,128,235 $1,173,365 $1,220,299 $1,269,111
CITY OF AMES – ROAD USE (110)$10,173,455 $10,580,393 $11,003,609 $11,443,753
CITY OF AMES – OTHER (LOST, BENEFITS, TIF, ETC.)$328,409 $341,546 $355,208 $369,416
CITY OF AMES – SERVICE DEBT (200)$9,421,732 $9,798,601 $10,190,545 $10,598,167
CITY OF AMES – CAPITAL PROJECTS (300)$14,481,889 $15,061,164 $15,663,611 $16,290,155
CITY OF AMES – UTILITIES (600 & UP)$2,320,473 $2,413,292 $2,509,824 $2,610,217
CITY OF GILBERT – GENREAL FUND (001)$0 $0 $0 $0
CITY OF GILBERT – ROAD USE (110)$185,015 $192,416 $200,112 $208,117
CITY OF GILBERT – OTHER (LOST, BENEFITS, TIF, ETC.)$36,136 $37,582 $39,085 $40,648
CITY OF GILBERT – SERVICE DEBT (200)$90,262 $93,872 $97,627 $101,532
CITY OF GILBERT – CAPITAL PROJECTS (300)$1,514,240 $1,574,810 $1,637,802 $1,703,314
CITY OF GILBERT – UTILITIES (600 & UP)$0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL NON-FEDERAL-AID ROAD FUND RECEIPTS $39,679,847 $41,267,041 $42,917,722 $44,634,431
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Table 14: Iowa DOT Five-Year Program Funding
($ MILLIONS)
REVENUES 2026 2027 2028 2029
PRIMARY ROAD FUND $839.5 $837.5 $842.0 $848.1
TIME-21 $135.0 $135.0 $135.0 $135.0
MISCELLANEOUS $25.0 $25.0 $25.0 $25.0
FEDERAL AID $524.0 $513.3 $515.3 $515.3
TOTAL $1,523.5 $1,512.8 $1,517.3 $1,523.4
STATEWIDE ALLOCATIONS 2026 2027 2028 2029
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (PRF)$439.2 $444.5 $456.7 $469.3
BACK OF PROGRAM LINE ITEMS & RAIL HWY.$221.7 $224.7 $230.4 $231.4
TOTAL $660.9 $669.2 $687.1 $700.7
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ROW/CONSTRUCTION 2026 2027 2028 2029
TOTAL $862.6 $843.6 $830.2 $822.7
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7 - FHWA Program (FFY 2026 – 2029)
7.1 Overview
The following pages contain a complete list of location-based projects utilizing FHWA-based funds programmed for FFY 2026
through FFY 2029. Regional projects are shown on a map in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Project Locations (by Project ID)
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8 - FTA Program (FFY 2026-2029)
8.1 Overview
The following pages contain a complete list of projects utilizing FTA-based funds programmed for FFY 2026 through FFY 2029. The
justification for all FFY 2026 transit projects is also provided.
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8.3 FFY 2026 Transit Project Justifications
General Operations (5307/STA)
This funding supports the day-to-day transit operations of the Ames Transit Authority from Ames’
urbanized area formula apportionment, Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC), and State Transit
Assistance (STA) funding.
Infotainment Signage for Annunciators (5310)
Bus drivers must comply with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) laws by announcing major transit
bus stops along transit corridors as well as any specific stops requested. In 2019, CyRide integrated
automated vehicle annunciator (AVA) system synced with voice annunciators (audible announcements
only) to help keep all passengers, disability or not, better informed of where the bus is located along
the bus route(s) while also complying with the ADA bus stop announcement regulation. This system
was in response to a request from Iowa State University’s Alliance for Disability Awareness group
which communicated their desire to have more bus stops announced throughout the Ames
community. By automating this process, additional announcements could be accommodated. CyRide
then added visual LED signage within each bus mirroring the LED audible stop announcements. The
larger infotainment signage for annunciators allows more information to be displayed on this visual
display while also allowing advertising opportunities for CyRide on these vehicles. This project, which
is over and beyond ADA, will be implemented over a multiyear period until the fleet is fully equipped
with this signage.
Annunciator Annual Service Fees (5310)
CyRide plans to utilize portions of its elderly & disabled funding towards its annual service fees for the
automatic annunciator system including automatic vehicle location base system to ensure compliance
with its ADA announcement requirements. This is a non-traditional project but will allow compliance
with the ADA law and improve awareness of where the bus is within the community for passenger’s
knowledge.
Contracted Paratransit Service (5310)
According to Federal regulations, public transit agencies providing fixed-route transit service in their
community must also provide door-to-door transportation services within a ¾ mile area of that fixed-
route service. Therefore, CyRide purchases transportation service for its Dial-A-Ride service operation
in order to meet this American Disability Act (ADA) requirement. This service has been expanded to
provide services beyond ADA to include the entire Ames city limits.
Bus Shelters (5310)
The CyRide Bus Stop Plan recommends bus stop shelters or other amenities (benches, trash cans, etc.)
along the fixed-route system route corridors where high transit demand is required. From the
prioritization of recommended stop improvements, CyRide will systematically replace its brown
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colored bus shelters throughout the system with an updated designed solar powered bus shelter to
improve the accessibility for patrons and improve CyRide’s image throughout the Ames community.
Heavy Duty Forty-Foot Bus Replacement (5339)
09070, 09072, 09073, 09074, 09075, 09076, 00504, 00186, 00187, 00188, 00189, 00126, 00127, 00128,
00418, 00419, 00420, 00421, 00422, 00424, 00425, 00429, 00430, 00431, 00432, 00105, 00106, 00107,
00108, 00109, 00110, 00180, 00181, 00182, 00183, 00184, 00185. Seven vehicles (in bold text above)
have been awarded funding for replacement but need to be included in the current TIP until the grant
is formally approved. The other 29 buses, if ranked high enough within the state’s PTMS process
throughout the year, will be replaced with 40’ heavy-duty low-floor buses. These replacement vehicles
will all be ADA accessible.
Heavy Duty Forty-Foot Battery Electric Bus Replacement (STBG, 5339)
Steam Clean Bay In-Ground Hoist Improvements (PTIG)
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waterproof and cannot be used in the wet environment of the Steam Cleaning Bay. The project would
include the following improvement to lane 4 of the Steam Cleaning Bay:
•Remove the existing hoist, surrounding concrete, and slab
•Prepare new footings and trench drains for two hoist areas, including slab and vapor barrier
replacement
•Paint the steam cleaning area
•Purchase and install two new waterproof in-ground hoists capable of independent or
synchronized operation to lift both 40’ and 60’ buses
•Add plumbing and electrical work, including LED lighting for the second hoist area
•Raising the HVAC ductwork in the bay
•Replacing the sand/oil interceptor and adding a remote monitor
•Replacing the curtainwall of windows and performing exterior work to improve natural lighting
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9 – TIP Revision Procedures
The process for programming a project for funding in the TIP/STIP begins with a project being selected
for inclusion, followed by a demonstration of fiscal constraint. After full funding has been ensured and
approval is received, revisions may occur. Revisions to the TIP and STIP can be common given the
frequent changes in engineering design, environmental issues, contracting issues, project readiness,
and other factors that may require adjustments to schedules and budgets. Minor revisions may be
made through administrative modification, while major revisions require an amendment.
9.1 Amendments
Amendments to federal-aid projects include the addition or deletion of a project or a major change in
design concept or scope. Changes that meet any of the following criteria are considered amendments.
•Schedule Changes: Increase federal aid by more than 30 percent or increase total federal aid by
more than $2 million from the original amount.
•Schedule Changes: Federal-aid projects added or deleted from the TIP.
•Funding Source: Adding an additional federal funding source.
•Scope Changes: Changing the project termini, project alignment, the amount of through traffic
lanes, type of work from an overlay to reconstruction, or a change to include widening of the
roadway.
Amendments must follow the procedure outlined in the AAMPO’s Public Participation Plan. This
includes being reviewed by the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) and the Transportation
Policy Committee (TPC). A minimum of a 10-day public comment period then must occur. Finally, a
public hearing and final approval of the amendment must occur at a second Transportation Policy
Committee meeting.
9.2 Administrative Modifications
An administrative modification can include minor changes to project costs and project/project phase
initiation dates. Any proposed changes that meet any of the following criteria are considered
administrative modifications.
•Project Cost: Projects in which the recalculated federal aid increases by less than 30 percent or
do not increase total federal aid by more than $2 million from the original amount.
•Schedule Changes: Changes in schedules to federal-aid projects included in the first four years
of the TIP.
•Funding Source: Changing funding from one source to another.
•Scope Changes: All changes increasing a federal aid project’s scope (project termini) require an
amendment.
Administrative modifications are processed internally and are shared with the Transportation Technical
and Policy Committees, the public, and AAMPO stakeholders as informational items.
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Appendix A – Resolution of Adoption
[PLACEHOLDER FOR RESOLUTION]
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Appendix B – Self-Certification of Planning Activities
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Appendix C – List of Federal and State Funding Programs
Federal Funding Sources
Projects identified in TIPs utilize, or are based upon, several different sources of federal funding. The
primary sources of FHWA funding in Iowa include:
•Bridge Formula Program (BFP). The BFP provides funding for highway bridge
replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, and construction projects on
public roads. BFP funds are apportioned to states on a formula basis. A significant
portion of Iowa’s BFP funds will be utilized to implement bridge construction projects
in Iowa’s cities and counties through the DOT’s City Bridge Program and by directly
targeting BFP funds to Iowa’s 99 counties.
•Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). CRP provides funding for projects designed to
reduce transportation emissions, defined as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-
road highway sources. CRP funds are apportioned to states on a formula basis. A
portion of this funding is allocated to MPOs.
•Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ). CMAQ
provides flexible funding for transportation projects and programs to help meet the
requirements of the Clean Air Act. These projects can include those that reduce
congestion and improve air quality. CMAQ funds are apportioned to states on a
formula basis.
•Discretionary Grants (GRNT). The FHWA administers discretionary grant programs
through various offices representing special funding categories. Examples of
discretionary grant awards include awards from programs including Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE), Nationally Significant
Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA), National Infrastructure Project
Assistance Program (MEGA), Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, Promoting
Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation
(PROTECT), and Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), among many others.
Discretionary funds are awarded to applicants based on the merits of the proposed
project(s), that is, project sponsors compete for these monies with no guarantee of
success.
•Earmark (ERMK). Projects with funding identified directly in federal Authorization or
Appropriations bills are considered earmark funds. The projects are funded with
money set aside for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
and awarded by members of Congress.
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•Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and Tribal Transportation Program (TTP). The
FLAP Program provides funding for projects that improve transportation facilities that
provide access to or are located within federal lands. The FLAP funding will be
distributed through a grant process where a group of FHWA, Iowa DOT, and local
government representatives will solicit, rank, and select projects to receive funding.
The TTP provides safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and
within Indian reservations and Indian lands. Funds are allocated among the Tribes
through a statutory formula based on tribal population, road mileage, and average
tribal shares under the SAFETEA-LU Indian Reservation Road program.
•Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). is a core federal-aid program that
funds projects with the goal of achieving a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and
serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads
on tribal land. A portion of this funding is targeted for use on local high-risk roads and
railway-highway crossings.
•Metropolitan Planning Program (PL). BIL directs FHWA to apportion funding as a
lump sum for each State then each State’s PL apportionment is calculated based on a
ratio specified in law. The State DOT is then required to make the PL funds available
to MPOs in accordance with a formula developed by the State DOT and approved by
the FHWA. PL funds are available for MPOs to carry out the metropolitan
transportation planning process required by 23 U.S.C. 134, including development of
metropolitan area transportation plans and transportation improvement programs.
For programming purposes MPOs should program only the new PL target provided by
the Systems Planning Bureau. Any carryover funds identified by Systems Planning
need not be added to, or subtracted from, the PL target.
•National Highway Freight Program (NHFP). NHFP funds are distributed to states via
a formula process and are targeted towards transportation projects that contribute
to the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network. Ten
percent of NHFP funds will be targeted towards non-DOT sponsored projects.
•National Highway Performance Program (NHPP). NHPP funds are available to be
used on projects that improve the condition and performance of the National
Highway System (NHS), including some state and U.S. highways and interstates.
•State Planning and Research (SPR). SPR funds are available to fund statewide
planning and research activities. A portion of SPR funds are provided to RPAs to
support transportation planning efforts.
•Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). This program is designed to
address specific issues identified by Congress and provides flexible funding for
projects to preserve or improve the condition/performance of transportation
facilities, including any federal-aid highway or public road bridge. STBG funding may
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be utilized on:
-Roadway projects on federal-aid routes
-Bridge projects on any public road
-Transit capital improvements
-TA Set-Aside eligible activities
-Planning activities
Iowa targets STBG funding to each of its 27 MPOs and RPAs on an annual basis for
programming based on regional priorities. RPA STBG funds awarded to cities are eligible to
be swapped for state Primary Road Funds.
•Transportation Alternatives Setaside Program (TAP). This program is a set-aside
from the STBG program. The TA Set-Aside provides funding for a variety of generally
smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities;
construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; community improvements
such as historic preservation and vegetation management; environmental mitigation
related to stormwater and habitat connectivity; recreational trails; safe routes to
school projects; and vulnerable road user safety assessments.
Iowa targets TA Set-Aside funding to each of its 27 MPOs and RPAs on an annual basis
for programming based on regional priorities. All projects programmed with TA Set-
Aside funds are required to be verified by the Systems Planning Bureau to ensure
compatibility with TA Set-Aside eligibility.
Iowa DOT-Administered Grant Program Funding Sources
In addition to the funding sources listed above, the Iowa DOT administers several grant
programs that are funded, in part, with the federal sources identified above. Projects awarded
grant funding must be documented in the region’s TIP. These grant awards are distributed
through an application process. State administered grant programs include:
•City Bridge Program. A portion of STBG funding dedicated to local bridge projects is set
aside for the funding of replacement or rehabilitation of city-owned bridges that have
been classified by an engineering inspection as poor. Projects are rated and prioritized
by the Local Systems Bureau with awards based upon criteria identified in the
application process. Projects awarded grant funding are subject to a federal-aid
obligation limitation of $1,500,000.
For more information on the city bridge program, please contact the Local Systems
Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or by telephone at 515-239-1291.
•Highway Safety Improvement Program – Local (HSIP-Local). This program is funded
using a portion of Iowa’s Highway Safety Improvement Program apportionment and
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funds county and city low-cost to medium-cost systemic safety improvements. Federal
HSIP funding targeted towards these local projects is swapped for Primary Road Fund
dollars.
For more information on the HSIP-Local program, please contact the Traffic and Safety
Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or by telephone at 515-239-1557.
•Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP). The ICAAP funds projects with the highest
potential for reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution that improve
motor vehicle traffic flow, reduce traffic congestion and vehicle-miles of travel, and
reduce single-occupant vehicle travel. This program utilizes $4 million of Iowa’s CMAQ
apportionment annually.
For more information on the ICAAP program, please contact the Systems Planning
Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or by telephone at 515-239-1664.
•Recreational Trails Program. This program provides federal funding for both motorized
and nonmotorized trails and trail-related projects and is funded through a takedown
from Iowa’s TA Set-Aside funding. The decision to participate in this program is made
annually by the Iowa Transportation Commission.
For more information on the Recreational Trails Program, please contact the Systems
Planning Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or by telephone at 515-239-1664.
•Statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. This program makes
available federal TA Set-Aside funds to locally sponsored projects that emphasize the
expansion of the multi-modal trail network through the completion of trail linkages, safe
routes to school projects, and projects located immediately adjacent to a state-
designated Iowa Byway.
For more information on the Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program, please
contact the Systems Planning Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or by
telephone at 515-239-1664.
Federal and State Transit Funding Programs
Like the FHWA programs listed above, the transit funding authorized by the BIL is managed in several
ways. The largest amount is distributed, by formula, to states and large metropolitan areas. Other
program funds are discretionary, and some are earmarked for specific projects. Program funds include:
•Metropolitan Transportation Planning program (Section 5303 and 5305). FTA
provides funding for this program to the state based on its urbanized area
populations. The funds are dedicated to support transportation planning projects in
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urbanized areas with more than 50,000 persons.
•Statewide Transportation Planning program (Section 5304 and 5305). These funds
come to the state based on population and are used to support transportation
planning projects in nonurbanized areas. They are combined with the Section 5311
funds and allocated among Iowa’s RPAs.
•Urbanized Area Formula Grants program (Section 5307). FTA provides transit
operating, planning and capital assistance funds directly to local recipients in
urbanized areas with populations over 50,000. Assistance amounts are based on
population and density figures and transit performance factors for larger areas. For
urbanized areas between 50,000 to 199,999 in population, transit agencies are
eligible to receive additional Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) funds stipends if the
transit service meets or exceeds any of the six STIC performance criteria. Local
recipients must apply directly to the FTA.
•Bus and Bus Facilities Program (Section 5339). This funding source is split into three
categories: formula, discretionary, and low or no emission vehicle projects. The
formula program provides federal assistance for major capital needs, such as fleet
replacement and construction of transit facilities. All transit systems in the state are
eligible for this program and projects are selected through the PTMS process. The
discretionary bus and bus facilities grant program, or 5339(b), is a competitive grant
program. Iowa DOT typically submits a statewide application on behalf of Iowa public
transit agencies and uses the vehicle replacement list generated by the PTMS
rankings as the basis for the project submitted. The low or no mission vehicle
program, 5339(c), provides funding for alternative power or fuel vehicles and/or
facilities. Iowa DOT will submit an application for transit agencies interested in those
technologies. For the 5339(b) and 5339(c) programs, larger public transit agencies
serving populations over 50,000 can apply directly to FTA if they desire.
•Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section
5310). Funding is provided through this program to increase mobility for the elderly
and persons with disabilities. Part of the funding is administered along with the
nonurbanized funding with the remaining funds allocated among urbanized transit
systems in areas with a population of less than 200,000. Urbanized areas with more
than 200,000 in population receive a direct allocation.
•Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311). This program provides capital and
operating assistance for rural and small urban transit systems. Fifteen percent of
these funds are allocated to intercity bus projects. A portion of the funding is also
allocated to support rural transit planning. The remaining funds are combined with
the rural portion of Section 5310 funds and allocated among regional and small urban
transit systems based on their relative performance in the prior year. Note, CyRide is
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not eligible for this funding.
•Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) (Section 5311(b)(3)). This funding is used
for statewide training events and to support transit funding fellowships for regional
and small urban transit staff or planners. Note, CyRide is not eligible for this funding.
•FHWA Flexible funds. Certain Title 23 funds may be used for transit purposes. Transit
capital assistance is an eligible use of STBG funds. Transit capital and startup
operating assistance is an eligible use of CMAQ/ICAAP funds. When CMAQ/ICAAP and
STBG funds are programmed for transit projects, they are transferred to the FTA. The
CMAQ/ICAAP funds are administered by the Iowa DOT’s Public Transit team. STBG
funds for small urban and regional transit systems are also administered the Public
Transit team.
•State Transit Assistance (STA). All public transit systems are eligible for funding.
These funds can be used by the public transit system for operating, capital, or
planning expenses related to the provision of open-to-the-public passenger
transportation. The majority of the funds received in a fiscal year are distributed to
individual transit systems on the basis of a formula using performance statistics from
the most recent available year.
o STA Fellowship Program. Each year $175,000 is set aside from the total STA
funds to provide large urban transit systems not eligible for RTAP funding with
fellowships to attend transit training conferences and seminars or to purchase
transit-related training materials.
o STA Special Projects. The Iowa DOT sets aside approximately $196,900 annually
from the State Transit Assistance (STA) fund for Special Projects. Special Projects
are extraordinary, emergency, or innovative in nature. Grants can include
projects which support transit services developed in conjunction with human
service agencies or local community partners or statewide projects to improve
public transit in Iowa. Projects are intended to assist with start-up of new
services that have been identified as needs by health, employment or human
service agencies or other community partners. Statewide projects may be used
on transit marketing and projects exploring new transit technologies.
Applications are available to public transit agencies through the BlackCat
software.
•Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund (PTIG). This is a state program that can fund
transit facility projects that involve new construction, reconstruction, or remodeling.
To qualify, projects must include a vertical component. Project applications are
typically due the first business day of May each year through BlackCat software.
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Appendix D – Requests for Project Modifications
The AAMPO received two requests from the City of Ames (request letters shown on the following two
pages) to make project budget adjustments as follows:
•TPMS #53508 (FFY 2027 - E Lincoln Way from Duff Ave to South Skunk River Bridge)
o Increase overall budget to $3.6M
o Increase STBG funding to $2.88M
•TPMS #55532 (FFY 2028 - E 13th St from McCormick Ave to Dayton Ave & Duff Ave from 6th St to
13th St)
o Increase overall budget to $2.4M
o Increase STBG funding to $1.835M
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Appendix E – Public Comments
[PLACEHOLDER FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS]
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ITEM #:2
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OLSSON, INC.
FOR TSMO PLAN
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
As the City of Ames continues to build out its new traffic fiber network, the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is initiating the development of its first formal
Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan.
TSMO is a strategic approach to optimizing the performance of the existing transportation
network through enhanced operational practices, rather than through infrastructure expansion.
Common strategies include traffic signal coordination and timing improvements, incident and
special event management, traveler information systems, and real-time data sharing.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) refer to the technology and communication
infrastructure that enables these strategies to function effectively—such as traffic sensors,
cameras, fiber optic networks, and transportation management software.
Together, the TSMO Plan and ITS architecture aim to improve the efficiency, safety, and
reliability of the regional transportation system by leveraging operational strategies and
technology integration.
The project will culminate in the creation of a TSMO Plan that will:
• Inventory existing ITS infrastructure and architecture
• Guide long-term traffic operational strategies and priorities
• Support future ITS investment decisions
• Provide a framework for inter-agency coordination and system maintenance
This project is included in the AAMPO's Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 Transportation
Planning Work Program (TPWP) and the City of Ames’ 2024-2029 Capital Improvements
Program (CIP). A total of $150,000 is budgeted, with $120,000 from federal MPO
planning funds and $30,000 as a local match from the City of Ames Road Use Tax Fund.
The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of May 2026.
CONSULTANT SELECTION:
Consistent with federal and state procurement regulations governing the use of federal
planning funds, AAMPO issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 3, 2025. Per federal
requirements, the RFP did not request fee information to ensure a qualifications-based
selection process. Proposals were evaluated by a selection team composed of AAMPO and
City of Ames staff using the following weighted criteria:
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RFP Scoring Criteria:Points
Project Understanding
& Approach:50
Project Team & Key
Personnel:20
Previous Experience:20
Understanding of the
AAMPO:5
Project Management &
Schedule:5
Proposals were due on March 31, 2025, and four were received. The scores, using the
aforementioned weighted criteria, were as follows:
Rank Firm(s)Score
1 Olsson (Prime), Bolton & Menk 93
2 Strand Associates 90
T3 HR Green (Prime), Tenkniam 78
T3 JEO Consulting 78
Given the above rankings, staff negotiated a contract (see Attachment A ) with the
highest ranked firm, Olsson, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa.
PROJECT SCOPE:
Under the agreement, the consultant will lead the development of the AAMPO’s TSMO Plan
and Regional ITS Architecture Document, structured around the eight key components
outlined in the RFP:
1. Introduction – Define the purpose and importance of TSMO in the Ames region and
identify relevant regional stakeholders.
2. Existing Conditions & ITS Architecture – Document the current state of the
transportation network, including ITS infrastructure (e.g., fiber, traffic signals, field
devices), current signal operations, and congestion patterns using existing models and
data.
3. Needs Assessment – Identify system needs and gaps in infrastructure, technology, and
operations based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
4. Strategic Goals & Objectives – Establish a vision, goals, and measurable objectives
aligned with regional priorities and national best practices.
5. Operations & Implementation Plan – Provide a detailed roadmap for implementing
TSMO strategies, including operational procedures, stakeholder roles, inter-agency
coordination, performance metrics, timelines, and resource needs.
6. Maintenance Plan – Outline strategies and cost considerations for long-term ITS and
TSMO system maintenance. This will be delivered as a stand-alone internal-facing
document.
7. Emerging Technology & Trends – Highlight relevant national and regional trends,
including opportunities for integrating new technologies such as connected vehicle
infrastructure.
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8. Risk Mitigation & Limitations – Identify potential barriers (e.g., funding, institutional, or
technical) and propose mitigation strategies.
The final deliverables will include the main document, a separate internal-facing maintenance
plan, and all supporting source files. The consultant will also deliver presentations to
stakeholder groups and the AAMPO committees at key milestones throughout the plan’s
development.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend that the City of Ames approve the professional services agreement with
Olsson, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa for the creation of a Traffic Systems Management and
Operations (TSMO) Plan in an amount not to exceed $149,950.
2. Direct staff to negotiate an agreement with another firm.
MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on staff's evaluation of proposals, Olsson, Inc. is the most qualified firm to lead
the creation of the AAMPO's first TSMO Plan. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
MPO Executive Director that the Transportation Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as
noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - PSA for TSMO Plan
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May 20, 2025
SCOPE OF WORK - AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) and Regional Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) Architecture Document
City of Ames, Iowa
The City of Ames (“Client”) requests Olsson, Inc. (“Olsson”) to perform the services described
herein pursuant to the terms of this Letter Agreement for Professional Services, Olsson’s General
Provisions and any exhibits attached hereto (all documents constitute and are referred to herein
as the “Agreement”) for the Project.
Olsson has acquainted itself with the information provided by Client relative to the Project and
based upon such information offers to provide the services described below for the Project. Client
warrants that it is either the legal owner of the property to be improved by this Project or that Client
is acting as the duly authorized agent of the legal owner of such property. Client acknowledges
that it has reviewed the General Provisions and any exhibits attached hereto, which are expressly
made a part of and incorporated into the Agreement by this reference. In the event of any conflict
or inconsistency between this Letter Agreement, and the General Provisions regarding the
services to be performed by Olsson, the terms of the General Provisions shall take precedence.
This exhibit is hereby attached to and made a part of the Letter Agreement for Professional
Services dated June 10, 2025, between the City of Ames (“Client”) and Olsson, Inc. (“Olsson”)
providing for professional services. Olsson’s Scope of Services for the Agreement is indicated
below.
Olsson shall provide the following services (“Scope of Services”) to Client for the following Phases
listed below.
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to develop a Ames Area MPO (AAMPO)
Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) program document. The
project will document the TSMO program framework and help structure and advance TSMO
within the organization.
Phase 100: Project Management
Olsson will coordinate and report all project activities to the Client throughout the project. This
will be managed and communicated through a kickoff meeting with all project team members.
Regular project meetings will be held to review progress and will include an agenda and status
report and will be followed by meeting minutes. The progress reports will include project status,
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schedule, and budget, as well as action items and any technical or other issues to be
discussed or resolved. Monthly invoices will include progress reporting in a bullet point list of
work performed to satisfy AAMPO federal reimbursement requirements.
This phase will consist of general project management, administrative and accounting activities,
oversight, and coordination.
Assumptions:
· One kickoff meeting
· Eighteen (18) project management meetings (bi-weekly)
· All project management meetings will be held virtually
Deliverables:
· Meeting agenda, status reports, and minutes
· Draft and final deliverables will be provided with at least five (5) business days of notice
for client review and approval.
· A SharePoint site or similar platform for collaboration
Phase 200: Stakeholder Engagement
This phase will include all stakeholder engagement, including a specific stakeholder engagement session,
production of outreach pieces, and a stakeholder engagement report. The stakeholder engagement
portion of the project will occur within relevant project phases to gather insights into current conditions and
future needs. Stakeholder input will be analyzed and incorporated into the final documents.
2.1 Project Fact Sheets
Up to four (4) project fact sheets will be created for use in stakeholder meetings, on the AAMPO
website and to be shared in conjunction with the project newsletter(s).
Deliverables:
· Up to four (4) draft and final project fact sheets, provided in PDF format
2.2 Stakeholder Outreach Meeting and Interviews
This task includes a stakeholder metrics report as well as one combined report for the in-person
stakeholder workshops. Other project meetings outside of what is listed in Phases 100 and 200
are listed in Phases 300 and 400.
Assumptions:
· Attendance for up to four individuals to attend one half-day in-person stakeholder
workshop in Ames, likely to align with an existing Multi-Disciplinary Safety Team (MDST)
meeting.
· Attendance for two in-person individuals and/or two (additional) virtual individuals to
attend one stakeholder workshop in Ames, likely to align with an existing AAMPO
Technical Committee meeting, up to three hours.
· Up to five (5) virtual interviews up to 60-minutes each to capture additional input, outside
of the MDST.
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Deliverables:
· Stakeholder outreach meeting presentation
· Draft and Final stakeholder outreach meeting summary and metrics report
2.3 Project Newsletter
This task will create up to two (2) electronic project newsletters to be distributed at the discretion
of the AAMPO project manager.
Assumptions:
· Newsletters will be distributed through the existing AAMPO outreach process.
Deliverables:
· Up to two (2) draft and final project virtual newsletters to be distributed at strategic project
milestones.
Phase 300: Data Gathering and Analysis
3.1 Needs Assessment
The evaluation of existing conditions will serve as the foundation for the needs assessment. This will be
combined with insights gathered through the stakeholder engagement process, which will provide
valuable perspectives on their experiences and expectations. Together, this information will help identify
and prioritize overarching and specific needs to enhance traffic management and operations in the
region through the TSMO and ITS program. We will identify specific gaps by evaluating the current state
of physical infrastructure, technologies, and operational strategies.
Assumptions:
· AAMPO will provide access to all needed information for analysis.
Deliverables:
· Needs assessment report
3.2 Existing Conditions & ITS Architecture
Olsson will assess the current state of the transportation system, encompassing vehicular, pedestrian,
and bicycle traffic, along with transit. This evaluation will pinpoint key areas of congestion, safety
concerns, and opportunities for operational improvement. Information will be gathered from various
sources, including existing plans, documents, and recently completed studies.
Subtasks:
· Traffic conditions: Assess current traffic patterns, areas of congestion, and inefficiencies using
existing traffic models and transportation plans, by others.
· ITS & TSMO inventory and architecture: Document the current ITS field inventory (fiber, signals,
PTZ cameras, and other field devices) and coordinate with the city to include as part of the city’s
GIS database.
· Institutional (inter-agency operational dynamics): Review existing plans that outline each agency’s
mission, goals, organizational structure, and operational framework.
· Stakeholder Input: Conduct stakeholder engagement to gather insights into current conditions and
future needs.
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Assumptions:
· AAMPO will provide or indicate the location of relevant information and coordinate interactions with
other divisions as needed.
· Data collected by any parallel projects will be shared with all other project staff.
Deliverables:
· Summarized materials included in the TSMO plan
3.3 Emerging Technology & Trends
Olsson will synthesize and curate the latest trends and anticipated transportation technology
developments specifically for the AAMPO region.
Subtasks:
· Best practices and lessons-learned: Focus on planning for the integration of emerging
technologies.
· New technologies and strategies: Provide insights from the Federal Highway Administration’s
extensive TSMO resources and scan for information and best practices implemented through
regional TSMO efforts across the country.
Assumptions:
· Technology-related recommendations will focus on what technologies to invest in, when, and how
to invest.
Deliverables:
· Emerging technology and trends memorandum
3.4 Risk Mitigation and Limitations
This task will focus on identifying risks, limitations, and potential mitigations for ITS and TSMO strategies.
The approach involves developing a comprehensive risk register, where risks will be categorized by their
probability of occurrence and potential impact.
Subtasks:
· Risk and limitation identification: Identify potential risks and limitations of ITS technology and
TSMO strategies.
Mitigation strategies: Develop mitigation strategies to be incorporated into implementation actions.
Assumptions:
· Risks will be categorized by their probability of occurrence and potential impact.
Deliverables:
· Risk mitigation and limitations memorandum
Phase 400: ITS Architecture and TSMO Document
4.1 Strategic Goals and Objectives
Strategic goals and objectives serve as the overarching compass for the TSMO program, aligning all
stakeholders on the program’s direction. These goals and objectives will guide efforts to improve traffic
management and operations in the region.
Subtasks:
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· Define desired outcomes: Establish goals and objectives based on information gathered during
Phase 300.
· Include the case for TSMO: Identify current challenges and anticipated future conditions, including
mobility, congestion, and safety challenges.
Assumptions:
· Goals and objectives will be comprehensive, realistic, and supported by all parties involved.
Deliverables:
· Draft goals and objectives for review and comment
4.2 Operations and Implementation Plan
The final deliverables will summarize efforts from all project phases into a cohesive document that will
provide documentation and guidance to the City of Ames and AAMPO member agencies in a clear and
strategic way to achieve long-term goals and will assist in aligning ITS Architecture and TSMO priorities.
Subtasks:
· Outline desired operations: Provide a detailed description/procedure for implementing proposed
TSMO strategies.
· Define and prioritize realistic implementation actions: Establish operational procedures, identify
roles and responsibilities, and establish performance measures.
· Develop ITS Architecture: Document the interfaces and data flows between agency systems to
enable interoperability.
Assumptions:
· Implementation actions will include both technical (system-level) actions and institutional (agency
and inter-agency) actions.
· Up to four (4) preliminary sections and an annotated outline of the document will be delivered for
review over the course of document development
· Review and approval of the draft and documents will follow the normal approval process for
AAMPO documents: Technical Committee Draft Recommendation > Policy Committee Draft
Review > 30-day public comment period > Policy Committee Final Approval. Stakeholder Group 1
will also review the draft and final ITS Architecture and TSMO document at the same time as the
Technical Committee.
· Stakeholder Group 1 will be fully determined after the project kickoff meeting but will include many
of the participants of the MDST and AAMPO Technical committee groups.
· Olsson will present the draft TSMO and ITS Architecture document to the AAMPO Technical
Committee (either virtual or in-person attendance for up to two attendees) and the Policy
Committee (in-person attendance for up to two attendees).
· City of Ames Project Manager will present the final document to the Policy Committee.
· ITS Architecture will be documented in the report, not utilizing the RAD-IT tool.
· Final PDF document will receive graphic design treatment suitable for public viewing
· Final plan, along with all relevant source files (Excel sheets, GIS Shapefiles, Word or InDesign
documents, graphics, photos, etc.)
Deliverables:
· Draft and Final TSMO and ITS Architecture document
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4.3 Maintenance Plan
Our approach to developing a maintenance plan for ITS and TSMO systems focuses on establishing
guidelines that promote the long-term sustainability of systems and technology, as well as the
effectiveness of the overall TSMO program.
Subtasks:
· Maintaining the TSMO Plan: Establish guidelines for maintaining ITS and TSMO systems.
· Maintaining the systems: Outline potential costs and considerations regarding the maintenance
and continued operation of ITS and TSMO systems.
· Long-term inter-agency coordination: Include recommendations for formal inter-agency
agreements to support long-term regional operational collaboration.
Assumptions:
· Life-cycle considerations will be included to account for ongoing operations, repairs, and human
resources needed.
· The final Maintenance plan will be an internal facing document and will be separate from the ITS
Architecture and TSMO document.
Deliverables:
· Draft and Final Maintenance plan
Should Client request work in addition to the Scope of Services, Olsson shall invoice Client for
such additional services (Optional Additional Services) at the standard hourly billing labor rate
charged for those employees actually performing the work, plus reimbursable expenses if any.
Olsson shall not commence work on Optional Additional Services without Client’s prior written
approval.
Olsson agrees to provide all of its services in a timely, competent and professional manner, in
accordance with applicable standards of care, for projects of similar geographic location, quality
and scope.
SCHEDULE FOR OLSSON’S SERVICES
Unless otherwise agreed, Olsson expects to perform its services under the Agreement as follows:
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025
Stakeholder Outreach Meeting (Technical Committee) by September 11, 2025
Stakeholder Outreach Meeting (MDST) by October 8, 2025
Draft ITS Architecture and TSMO Document to Project Manager by January 14, 2026
Presentation of Draft document to the Technical Committee by February 12, 2026
Presentation of Draft document to the Policy Committee by February 24, 2026
Final ITS Architecture and TSMO Document to Project Manager by April 6, 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: May 11, 2026
Olsson will endeavor to start its services on the Anticipated Start Date and to complete its services
on the Anticipated Completion Date.
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COMPENSATION
Olsson shall perform the services in Phases 100 – 400 of the Scope of Services with a total project
cost with estimated fee per phase shown below.
Phase 100 $16,424.00
Phase 200 $30,316.00
Phase 300 $48,341.00
Phase 400 $54,869.00
Total Project Cost $149,950.00
Olsson’s Scope of Services for Phases 100 – 400 will be provided on a time-and-expense basis
not to exceed $149,950.00. Client shall pay to Olsson for the performance of the Scope of
Services, the actual time of personnel performing such services in accordance with the Labor
Billing Rate Schedule(s), and all actual reimbursable expenses attached to this agreement.
Olsson shall submit invoices on a monthly basis, and payment is due within 30 calendar days of
invoice date.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
We have discussed with you the risks, rewards and benefits of the Project, the Scope of Services,
and our fees for such services and the Agreement represents the entire understanding between
Client and Olsson with respect to the Project. The Agreement may only be modified in writing
signed by both parties.
Client’s designated Project Representative shall be Mr. Kyle Thompson, Transportation Planner.
Olsson’s designated Project Representative shall be Chris Albrecht, Technical Expert.
If this Agreement satisfactorily sets forth your understanding of our agreement, please sign in the
space provided below. Retain one original for your files and return an executed original to Olsson.
This proposal will be open for acceptance for a period of 7 days from the date set forth above,
unless changed by us in writing.
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OLSSON, INC.
By By
Chris Albrecht, Technical Expert Kurt Rotering, Senior Team Leader
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have full authority to bind Client to the terms of the
Agreement. If you accept the terms set forth herein, please sign:
City of Ames, Iowa
By: _____________________________________ Dated:
John Haila, Mayor
Attachments
General Provisions
2025 Olsson Billing Rate Schedule
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
These General Provisions are attached to and made a part of the
respective Letter Agreement or Master Agreement, dated March
4, 2025 between City of Ames, Iowa (“Client”) and Olsson, Inc.
(“Olsson”) for professional services in connection with the project
or projects arising under such Letter Agreement or Master
Agreement (the “Project(s)”).
As used herein, the term "this Agreement" refers to these
General Provisions, the applicable Letter Agreement or Master
Agreement, and any other exhibits or attachments thereto as if
they were part of one and the same document.
SECTION 1—OLSSON’S SCOPE OF SERVICES
Olsson’s scope of services for the Project(s) is set forth in the
applicable Letter Agreement or Master Agreement (“Scope of
Services”).
SECTION 2—ADDITIONAL SERVICES
2.1 Unless otherwise expressly included, Scope of
Services does not include the categories of additional services
set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3.
2.2 If Client and Olsson mutually agree for Olsson to
perform any optional additional services as set forth in this
Section 2.2 (“Optional Additional Services”), Client will provide
written approval of the agreed-upon Optional Additional
Services, and Olsson shall perform or obtain from others such
services and will be entitled to an increase in compensation at
rates provided in this Agreement. Olsson may elect not to
perform all or any of the Optional Additional Services without
cause or explanation:
2.2.1 Preparation of applications and supporting
documents for governmental financial support of the Project(s);
preparation or review of environmental studies and related
services; and assistance in obtaining environmental approvals.
2.2.2 Services to make measured drawings of or to
investigate existing conditions of facilities.
2.2.3 Services resulting from changes in the general
scope, extent or character of the Project(s) or major changes in
documentation previously accepted by Client where changes are
due to causes beyond Olsson's control.
2.2.4 Services resulting from the discovery of
conditions or circumstances which were not contemplated by
Olsson at the commencement of this Agreement. Olsson shall
notify Client of the newly discovered conditions or circumstances
and Client and Olsson shall renegotiate, in good faith, the
compensation for this Agreement, if amended terms cannot be
agreed upon, Olsson may terminate this Agreement and Olsson
shall be paid for its services through the date of termination.
2.2.5 Providing renderings or models.
2.2.6 Preparing documents for alternate bids
requested by Client.
2.2.7 Analysis of operations, maintenance or
overhead expenses; value engineering; the preparation of rate
schedules; earnings or expense statements; cash flow or
economic evaluations or; feasibility studies, appraisals or
valuations.
2.2.8 Furnishing the services of independent
professional associates or consultants for work beyond the
Scope of Services.
2.2.9 Services necessary due to the Client’s award of
more than one prime contract for the Project(s); services
necessary due to the construction contract containing cost plus
or incentive-savings provisions; services necessary in order to
arrange for performance by persons other than the prime
contractor; or those services necessary to administer Client’s
contract(s).
2.2.10 Services in connection with staking out the work
of contractor(s).
2.2.11 Services during out-of-town travel or visits to the
site beyond those specifically identified in this Agreement.
2.2.12 Preparation of operating and maintenance
manuals.
2.2.13 Services to redesign some or all of the Project(s).
2.2.14 Preparing to serve or serving as a consultant or
witness or assisting Client with any litigation, arbitration or other
legal or administrative proceeding.
2.2.15 Services relating to Construction Observation,
Certification, Inspection, Construction Cost Estimating, project
observation, construction management, construction
scheduling, construction phasing or review of Contractor's
performance means or methods.
2.3 Whenever, in its sole discretion, Olsson determines
additional services as set forth in this Section 2.3 are necessary
to avoid a delay in the completion of the Project(s) (“Necessary
Additional Services”), Olsson shall perform or obtain from others
such services without waiting for specific instructions from Client,
and Olsson will be entitled to an increase in compensation for
such services at the standard hourly billing rate charged for those
employees performing the services, plus reimbursable
expenses, if any:
2.3.1 Services in connection with work directive
changes and/or change orders directed by the Client to any
contractors.
2.3.2 Services in making revisions to drawings and
specifications occasioned by the acceptance of substitutions
proposed by contractor(s); services after the award of each
contract in evaluating and determining the acceptability of an
unreasonable or excessive number of substitutions proposed by
contractor(s); or evaluating an unreasonable or extensive
number of claims submitted by contractor(s) or others in
connection with the Project(s).
2.3.3 Services resulting from significant delays,
changes or price increases occurring as a direct or indirect result
of material, equipment or energy shortages.
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2.3.4 Additional or extended services during
construction made necessary by (1) work damaged during
construction, (2) a defective, inefficient or neglected work by any
contractor, (3) acceleration of the progress schedule involving
services beyond normal working hours, or (4) default by any
contractor.
SECTION 3—CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1. Client shall provide all criteria and full information as to
Client's requirements for the Project(s); designate and identify in
writing a person to act with authority on Client's behalf in respect
of all aspects of the Project(s); examine and respond promptly to
Olsson's submissions; and give prompt written notice to Olsson
whenever Client observes or otherwise becomes aware of any
defect in the Olsson’s services.
3.2 Client agrees to pay Olsson the amounts due for
services rendered and expenses within thirty (30) days after
Olsson has provided its invoice for such services. In the event
Client disputes any invoice item, Client shall give Olsson written
notice of such disputed item within fifteen (15) days after receipt
of such invoice and shall pay to Olsson the undisputed portion of
the invoice according to the provisions hereof. If Client fails to pay
any invoiced amounts when due, interest will accrue on each
unpaid amount at the rate of thirteen percent (13%) per annum
from the date due until paid according to the provisions of this
Agreement. Interest shall not be charged on any disputed invoice
item which is finally resolved in Client’s favor. Payment of interest
shall not excuse or cure any default or delay in payment of
amounts due.
3.2.1 If Client fails to make any payment due Olsson
for services and expenses within thirty (30) days after receipt of
Olsson's statement therefore, Olsson may, after giving seven (7)
days written notice to Client, suspend services to Client under
this Agreement until Olsson has been paid in full all amounts due
for services, expenses and charges and Client will not obtain any
license to any Work Product or be entitled to retain or use any
Work Product pursuant to Section 7.1 unless and until Olsson
has been paid in full and Client has fully satisfied all of its
obligations under this Agreement.
3.3 Payments to Olsson shall not be withheld, postponed or
made contingent on the construction, completion or success of
the Project(s) or upon receipt by the Client of offsetting
reimbursements or credit from other parties who may have
caused the need for additional services. No withholdings,
deductions or offsets shall be made from Olsson’s compensation
for any reason unless and until Olsson has been found to be
legally liable for such amounts.
3.4 Client shall also do the following and pay all costs
incident thereto:
3.4.1 Furnish to Olsson any existing and/or required
borings, probings or subsurface explorations; hydrographic
surveys; laboratory tests or inspections of samples, materials or
equipment; appropriate professional interpretations of any of the
foregoing; environmental assessment and impact statements;
property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, topographic or
utility surveys; property descriptions; and/or zoning or deed
restrictions; all of which Olsson may rely upon in performing
services hereunder.
3.4.2 Guarantee access to and make all provisions for
Olsson to enter upon public and private property reasonably
necessary to perform its services on the Project(s).
3.4.3 Provide such legal, accounting, independent
cost estimating or insurance counseling services as may be
required for the Project(s); any auditing service required in
respect of contractor(s)' applications for payment; and/or any
inspection services to determine if contractor(s) are performing
the work legally.
3.4.4 Provide engineering surveys to establish
reference points for construction unless specifically included in
Olsson’s Scope of Services.
3.4.5 Furnish approvals and permits from all
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project(s).
3.4.6 If more than one prime contractor is to be
awarded the contract for construction, designate a party to have
responsibility and authority for coordinating and interfacing the
activities of the various prime contractors.
3.4.7 All fees and other amounts payable by Client
under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar
assessments. Without limiting the foregoing, Client is
responsible and liable for all sales, service, use, and excise
taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any
kind imposed by any federal, state, county or local governmental
authority on any amounts payable by Client under this
Agreement, other than any taxes imposed on Olsson’s
income. In the event any governmental authority assesses
Olsson for taxes, duties, or charges of any kind in connection
with Scope of Services provided by Olsson to Client, Olsson shall
be entitled to submit an invoice to Client, its successors or
assigns, for the amount of said assessment and related interest
and penalties. Client shall pay such invoice in accordance with
Olsson’s standard payment terms.
3.5 Client shall pay all costs incident to obtaining bids or
proposals from contractor(s).
3.6 Client shall pay all permit application review costs for
government authorities having jurisdiction over the Project(s).
3.7 Contemporaneously with the execution of this
Agreement, Client shall designate in writing an individual to act
as its duly authorized Project(s) representative.
3.8 Client shall bear sole responsibility for:
3.8.1 Jobsite safety. Neither the professional activities
of Olsson, nor the presence of Olsson or its employees or sub-
consultants at the Project shall impose any duty on Olsson
relating to any health or safety laws, regulations, rules, programs
or procedures.
3.8.2 Notifying third parties including any
governmental agency or prospective purchaser, of the existence
of any hazardous or dangerous materials located in or around
the Project(s) site.
3.8.3 Providing and updating Olsson with accurate
information regarding existing conditions, including the
existence of hazardous or dangerous materials, proposed
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Project(s) site uses, any change in Project(s) plans, and all
subsurface installations, such as pipes, tanks, cables and utilities
within the Project(s) site.
3.8.4 Providing and assuming all responsibility for:
interpretation of contract documents; Construction
Observations; Certifications; Inspections; Construction Cost
Estimating; project observations; construction management;
construction scheduling; construction phasing; and review of
Contractor’s performance, means and methods. Client waives
any claims against Olsson and releases Olsson from liability
relating to or arising out of such services and agrees, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold Olsson
harmless from any and all damages, liabilities or costs, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and defense costs, relating to such
actions and services.
3.9 Client releases Olsson from liability for any incorrect
advice, judgment or decision based on inaccurate information
furnished by Client or others.
3.10 If reasonable precautions will be inadequate to prevent
foreseeable bodily injury or death to persons resulting from a
material or substance, including hazardous materials,
encountered on the site, Olsson may immediately stop work in
the affected area and report the condition to Client. Client shall
be solely responsible for retaining independent consultant(s) to
determine the nature of the material and to abate or remove the
material. Olsson shall not be required to perform any services or
work relating to or in the area of such material until the material
has been removed or rendered harmless and only after approval,
if necessary of the government agency with jurisdiction.
SECTION 4—MEANING OF TERMS
4.1 The “Cost of Construction” of the entire Project(s)
(herein referred to as "Cost of Construction") means the total
cost to Client of those portions of the entire Project(s) designed
and specified by Olsson, but it will not include Olsson's
compensation and expenses, the cost of land, rights-of-way, or
compensation for or damages to, properties unless this
Agreement so specifies, nor will it include Client's legal,
accounting, insurance counseling or auditing services, or
interest and financing charges incurred in connection with the
Project(s) or the cost of other services to be provided by others
to Client pursuant to Section 3.
4.2 The “Salary Costs”: Used as a basis for payment mean
salaries and wages (base and incentive) paid to all Olsson's
personnel engaged directly on the Project(s), including, but not
limited to, engineers, architects, surveyors, designers,
draftsmen, specification writers, estimators, other technical and
business personnel; plus the cost of customary and statutory
benefits, including, but not limited to, social security
contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers'
compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave,
vacation and holiday pay and other group benefits.
4.3 “Certify” or “a Certification”: If included in the Scope of
Services, such services shall be limited to a statement of
Olsson’s opinion, to the best of Olsson’s professional
knowledge, information and belief, based upon its periodic
observations and reasonable review of reports and tests created
by Olsson or provided to Olsson. Olsson shall not be responsible
for constant or exhaustive observation of the work. Client
understands and agrees that any certifications based upon
discrete sampling observations and that such observations
indicate conditions that exist only at the locations and times the
observations were performed. Performance of such observation
services and certification does not constitute a warranty or
guarantee of any type, since even with diligent observation,
some construction defects, deficiencies or omissions in the work
may occur. Olsson shall have no responsibility for the means,
methods, techniques, sequences or procedures selected by the
contractor(s) or for the contractor’s safety precautions and
programs nor for failure by the contractor(s) to comply with any
laws or regulations relating to the performance or furnishing of
any work by the contractor(s). Client shall hold its contractor(s)
solely responsible for the quality and completion of the
Project(s), including construction in accordance with the
construction documents. Any duty under this Agreement is for
the sole benefit of the Client and not for any third party, including
the contractor(s) or any subcontractor(s). Olsson shall sign pre-
printed form certifications only if (a) Olsson approves the form of
such certification prior to the commencement of its services,
(b) such certification is expressly included in the Scope of
Services, (c) the certification is limited to a statement of
professional opinion and does not constitute a warranty or
guarantee, express or implied. It is understood that any
certification by Olsson shall not relieve the Client or the Client’s
contractors of any responsibility or obligation they may have by
industry custom or under any contract.
4.4 “Opinion of Probable Cost”: An opinion of probable
construction cost made by Olsson. In providing opinions of
probable construction cost, it is recognized that neither the Client
nor Olsson has control over the costs of labor, equipment or
materials, or over the contractor’s methods of determining prices
or bidding. The opinion of probable construction costs is based
on Olsson’s reasonable professional judgment and experience
and does not constitute a warranty, express or implied, that the
contractor’s bids or the negotiated price of the work on the
Project(s) will not vary from the Client’s budget or from any
opinion of probable cost prepared by Olsson.
4.5 “Day”: A calendar day of 24 hours. The term “days”
shall mean consecutive calendar days of 24 hours each, or
fraction thereof.
4.6 “Construction Observation”: If included in the Scope of
Services, such services during construction shall be limited to
periodic visual observation and testing of the work to determine
that the observed work generally conforms to the contract
documents. Olsson shall not be responsible for constant or
exhaustive observation of the work. Client understands and
agrees that such visual observations are discrete sampling
procedures and that such procedures indicate conditions that
exist only at the locations and times the observations were
performed. Performance of Construction Observation services
does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any type, since
even with diligent observation, some construction defects,
deficiencies or omissions in the work may occur. Olsson shall
have no responsibility for the means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures selected by the contractor or for the
contractor’s safety precautions and programs nor for failure by
the contractor to comply with any laws or regulations relating to
the performance or furnishing of any work by the contractor.
Client shall hold its contractor(s) solely responsible for the quality
and completion of the Project(s), including construction in
accordance with the construction documents. Any duty under
this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Client and not for
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any third party, including the contractor or any subcontractor.
Client, or its designees shall notify Olsson at least twenty-four
(24) hours in advance of any field tests and observations
required by the construction documents.
4.7 “Inspect” or “Inspection”: If included in the Scope of
Services, such services shall be limited to the periodic visual
observation of the contractor’s completed work to permit Olsson,
as an experienced and qualified professional, to determine that
the observed work, generally conforms to the contract
documents. Olsson shall not be responsible for constant or
exhaustive observation of the work. Client understands and
agrees that such visual observations are discrete sampling
procedures and that such procedures indicate conditions that
exist only at the locations and times the observations were
performed. Performance of such observation services does not
constitute a warranty or guarantee of any type, since even with
diligent observation, some construction defects, deficiencies or
omissions in the work may occur. Olsson shall have no
responsibility for the means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures selected by the contractor(s) or for the contractor’s
safety precautions and programs nor for failure by the
contractor(s) to comply with any laws or regulations relating to
the performance or furnishing of any work by the contractor(s).
Client shall hold its contractor(s) solely responsible for the quality
and completion of the Project(s), including construction in
accordance with the construction documents. Any duty under this
Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Client and not for any third
party, including the contractor(s) or any subcontractor(s). Client,
or its designees, shall notify Olsson at least twenty-four (24)
hours in advance of any inspections required by the construction
documents.
4.8 “Record Documents”: Drawings prepared by Olsson
upon the completion of construction based upon the drawings
and other data furnished to Olsson by the Contractor and others
showing significant changes in the work on the Project(s) made
during construction. Because Record Documents are prepared
based on unverified information provided by others, Olsson
makes no warranty of the accuracy or completeness of the
Record Documents.
SECTION 5—TERMINATION
5.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement, for cause
upon giving the other party not less than seven (7) calendar days
written notice of default for any of the following reasons;
provided, however, that the notified party shall have the same
seven (7) calendar day period in which to cure the default:
5.1.1 Substantial failure by the other party to perform
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and through no
fault of the terminating party;
5.1.2 Assignment of this Agreement or transfer of the
Project(s) by either party to any other entity without the prior
written consent of the other party;
5.1.3 Suspension of the Project(s) or Olsson’s
services by the Client for more than ninety (90) calendar days,
consecutive or in the aggregate.
5.2 In the event of a “for cause” termination of this
Agreement by either party, the Client shall, within fifteen (15)
calendar days after receiving Olsson’s final invoice, pay Olsson
for all services rendered and all reimbursable costs incurred by
Olsson up to the date of termination, in accordance with the
payment provisions of this Agreement.
5.2.1 In the event of a “for cause” termination of this
Agreement by Client and (a) a final determination of default is
entered against Olsson under Section 6.2 and (b) Client has fully
satisfied all of its obligations under this Agreement, Olsson shall
grant Client a limited license to use the Work Product pursuant
to Section 7.1.
5.3 The Client may terminate this Agreement for the
Client’s convenience and without cause upon giving Olsson not
less than seven (7) calendar days written notice. In the event of
any termination that is not the fault of Olsson, the Client shall pay
Olsson, in addition to payment for services rendered and
reimbursable costs incurred, for all expenses reasonably
incurred by Olsson in connection with the orderly termination of
this Agreement, including but not limited to demobilization,
reassignment of personnel, associated overhead costs, any
fees, costs or expenses incurred by Olsson in preparing or
negotiating any proposals submitted to Client for Olsson’s Scope
of Services or Optional Additional Services under this Agreement
and all other expenses directly resulting from the termination and
a reasonable profit of ten percent (10%) of Olsson’s actual costs
(including overhead) incurred.
SECTION 6—DISPUTE RESOLUTION
6.1. Mediation
6.1.1 All questions in dispute under this Agreement
shall be submitted to mediation. On the written notice of either
party to the other of the election to submit any dispute under this
Agreement to mediation, each party shall designate their
representatives and shall meet within ten (10) days after the
service of the notice. The parties themselves shall then attempt
to resolve the dispute within ten (10) days of meeting.
6.1.2 Should the parties themselves be unable to
agree on a resolution of the dispute, and then the parties shall
appoint a third party who shall be a competent and impartial party
and who shall be acceptable to each party, to mediate the
dispute. Any third party mediator shall be qualified to evaluate
the performance of both of the parties, and shall be familiar with
the design and construction progress. The third party shall meet
to hear the dispute within ten (10) days of their selection and shall
attempt to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) days of first
meeting.
6.1.3 Each party shall pay the fees and expenses of
the third party mediator and such costs shall be borne equally by
both parties.
6.2 Arbitration or Litigation
6.2.1 Olsson and Client agree that from time to time,
there may be conflicts, disputes and/or disagreements between
them, arising out of or relating to the services of Olsson, the
Project(s), or this Agreement (hereinafter collectively referred to
as “Disputes”) which may not be resolved through mediation.
Therefore, Olsson and Client agree that all Disputes shall be
resolved by binding arbitration or litigation at the sole discretion
and choice of Olsson. If Olsson chooses arbitration, the
arbitration proceeding shall proceed in accordance with the
Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the AAA.
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6.2.2 Client hereby agrees that Olsson shall have the
right to include Client, by consolidation, joinder or other manner,
in any arbitration or litigation involving Olsson and a
subconsultant or subcontractor of Olsson or Olsson and any
other person or entity, regardless of who originally initiated such
proceedings.
6.2.3 If Olsson chooses arbitration or litigation, either
may be commenced at any time prior to or after completion of the
Project(s), provided that if arbitration or litigation is commenced
prior to the completion of the Project(s), the obligations of the
parties under the terms of this Agreement shall not be altered by
reason of the arbitration or litigation being conducted. Any
arbitration hearings or litigation shall take place in Lincoln,
Nebraska, the location of Olsson’s home office.
6.2.4 Except to the extent prohibited by law, the
prevailing party in any arbitration or litigation relating to any
Dispute shall be entitled to recover from the other party those
reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses incurred by the
prevailing party in connection with the Dispute. In the event of a
Dispute involving a Claim (as hereinafter defined) against
Olsson, Olsson shall be considered the “prevailing party” if Client
is awarded materially less than the full amount of damages
claimed by the Client in connection with the Dispute. In all other
Disputes, “prevailing party” shall mean the party (if any) who
obtains all, or substantially all, of the relief requested by that party
in connection with the Dispute.
6.3 Certification of Merit
Client agrees that it will not assert any claim, including but not
limited to, professional negligence, negligence, breach of
contract, misconduct, error, omission, fraud, or
misrepresentation (“Claim”) against Olsson, or any Olsson
subconsultant, unless Client has first provided Olsson with a
sworn certificate of merit affidavit setting forth the factual and
legal basis for such Claim (the “Certificate”). The Certificate shall
be executed by an independent engineer (“Certifying Engineer”)
currently licensed and practicing in the jurisdiction of the Project
site. The Certificate must contain: (a) the name and license
number of the Certifying Engineer; (b the qualifications of the
Certifying Engineer, including a list of all publications authored in
the previous 10 years and a list of all cases in which the Certifying
Engineer testified within the previous 4 years ; (c) a statement by
the Certifying Engineer setting forth the factual basis for the
Claim; (d) a statement by the Certifying Engineer of each and
every act, error, or omission that the Certifying Engineer
contends supports the Claim or any alleged violation of any
applicable standard of care; (e) a statement by the Certifying
Engineer of all opinions the Certifying Engineer holds regarding
the Claim or any alleged violation of any applicable standard of
care; (f) a list of every document related to the Project reviewed
by the Certifying Engineer; and (g) a list of every individual who
provided Certifying Engineer with any information regarding the
Project. The Certificate shall be provided to Olsson not less than
thirty (30) days prior to any arbitration or litigation commenced by
Client or not less than ten
(10) days prior to the initial response submitted by Client in any
arbitration or litigation commenced by someone other than
Client. The Certificate is a condition precedent to the right of
Client to assert any Claim in any litigation or arbitration and
Client’s failure to timely provide a Certificate to Olsson will be
grounds for automatic dismissal of the Claim with prejudice. In
any such instance, Olsson shall be entitled to an award of
attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses.
SECTION 7—MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Reuse of Documents
All documents, including drawings, specifications, reports,
boring logs, maps, field data, data, test results, information,
recommendations, or opinions prepared or furnished by Olsson
(and Olsson's independent professional associates and
consultants) pursuant to this Agreement (“Work Product”), are all
Olsson’s instruments of service, do not constitute goods or
products, and are copyrighted works of Olsson. Olsson shall
retain an ownership and property interest in such Work Product
whether or not the Project(s) is completed. If Client has fully
satisfied all of its obligations under this Agreement, Olsson shall
grant Client a limited license to use the Work Product and Client
may make and retain copies of Work Product for use in
connection with the Project(s); however, such Work Product is
for the exclusive use and benefit of Client or its agents in
connection with the Project(s), are not intended to inform, guide
or otherwise influence any other entities or persons with respect
to any particular business transactions, and should not be relied
upon by any entities or persons other than Client or its agents for
any purpose other than the Project(s). Such Work Product is not
intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by Client or
others on extensions of the Project(s) or on any other Project(s).
Client will not distribute or convey such Work Product to any
other persons or entities without Olsson's prior written consent
which shall include a release of Olsson from liability and
indemnification by the third party. Any reuse of Work Product
without written verification or adaptation by Olsson for the
specific purpose intended will be at Client's sole risk and without
liability or legal exposure to Olsson, or to Olsson's independent
professional associates or consultants, and Client shall
indemnify and hold harmless Olsson and Olsson's independent
professional associates and consultants from all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees arising
out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation
of Work Product will entitle Olsson to further compensation at
rates to be agreed upon by Client and Olsson.
7.2 Electronic Files
By accepting and utilizing any electronic file of any Work Product
or other data transmitted by Olsson, the Client agrees for itself,
its successors, assigns, insurers and all those claiming under or
through it, that by using any of the information contained in the
attached electronic file, all users agree to be bound by the
following terms. All of the information contained in any electronic
file is the work product and instrument of service of Olsson, who
shall be deemed the author, and shall retain all common law,
statutory law and other rights, including copyrights, unless the
same have previously been transferred in writing to the Client.
The information contained in any electronic file is provided for the
convenience to the Client and is provided in “as is” condition. The
Client is aware that differences may exist between the electronic
files transferred and the printed hard-copy original signed and
stamped drawings or reports. In the event of a conflict between
the signed original documents prepared by Olsson and the
electronic files, which may be transferred, the signed and sealed
original documents shall govern. Olsson specifically disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation,
and any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose with respect to any electronic files. It shall be Client’s
responsibility to confirm the accuracy of the information
contained in the electronic file and that it accurately reflects the
information needed by the Client. Client
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shall not retransmit any electronic files, or any portion thereof,
without including this disclaimer as part of any such
transmissions. In addition, Client agrees, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless Olsson, its
officers, directors, employees and sub consultants against any
and all damages, liabilities, claims or costs, including reasonable
attorney’s and expert witness fees and defense costs, arising
from any changes made by anyone other than Olsson or from
any reuse of the electronic files without the prior written consent
of Olsson.
7.3 Opinion of Probable Cost
Since Olsson has no control over the cost of labor, materials,
equipment or services furnished by others, or over the
contractor(s)' methods of determining prices, or over competitive
bidding or market conditions, Olsson's Opinion of Probable Cost
provided for herein is made on the basis of Olsson's experience
and qualifications and represent Olsson's best judgment as an
experienced and qualified professional engineer, familiar with
the construction industry. Client acknowledges and agrees that
Olsson cannot and does not guarantee proposals or bids and
that actual total Project(s) or construction costs may reasonably
vary from Olsson’s Opinion of Probable Cost. If prior to the
bidding or negotiating phase Client wishes greater assurance as
to total Project(s) or construction costs, Client shall employ an
independent cost estimator as provided in paragraph 3.4.3. If
Olsson’s Opinion of Probable Cost was performed in accordance
with its standard of care and was reasonable under the total
circumstances, any services performed by Olsson to modify the
contract documents to bring the construction cost within any
limitation established by Client will be considered Optional
Additional Services and paid for as such by Client. If, however,
Olsson’s Opinion of Probable Cost was not performed in
accordance with its standard of care and was unreasonable
under the total circumstances and the lowest negotiated bid for
construction of the Project(s) unreasonably exceeds Olsson's
Opinion of Probable Cost, Olsson shall modify its work as
necessary to adjust the Project(s)’ size, and/or quality to
reasonably comply with the Client’s budget at no additional cost
to Client. Under such circumstances, Olsson’s modification of its
work at no cost shall be the limit of Olsson’s responsibility with
regard to any unreasonable Opinion of Probable Cost.
7.4 Prevailing Wages
It is Client's responsibility to determine whether the Project(s) is
covered under any prevailing wage regulations. Unless Client
specifically informs Olsson in writing that the Project(s) is a
prevailing wage project and is identified as such in the Scope of
Services, Client agrees to reimburse Olsson and to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Olsson from and against any
liability, including costs, fines and attorneys' fees, resulting from
a subsequent determination that the Project(s) was covered
under any prevailing wage regulations.
7.5 Samples
All material testing samples shall remain the property of the
Client. If appropriate, Olsson shall preserve samples obtained no
longer than forty-five (45) days after the issuance of any
document that includes the data obtained from those samples.
After that date, Olsson may dispose of the samples or return
them to Client at Client's cost.
7.6 Standard of Care
Olsson will strive to perform its services in a manner consistent
with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members
of Olsson’s profession providing similar services in the same
locality under similar circumstances at the time Olsson’s services
are performed. This Agreement creates no other representation,
warranty or guarantee, express or implied.
7.7 Force Majeure
Any delay in the performance of any of the duties or obligations
of either party hereto (except the payment of money) shall not be
considered a breach of this Agreement and the time required for
performance shall be extended for a period equal to the period
of such delay, provided that such delay has been caused by or is
the result of any acts of God, acts of the public enemy,
insurrections, riots, embargoes, labor disputes, including strikes,
lockouts, job actions, boycotts, fires, explosions, floods,
shortages of material or energy, or other unforeseeable causes
beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the party
so affected. The affected party shall give prompt notice to the
other party of such cause, and shall take promptly whatever
reasonable steps are necessary to relieve the effect of such
cause.
7.8 Equal Employment Opportunity
Olsson and any sub-consultant or subcontractor shall abide by
the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-
741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans
or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against
all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these
regulations require that covered prime contractors and
subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability
or veteran status.
7.9 Confidentiality
In performing this Agreement, the parties may disclose to each
other written, oral, electronic, graphic, machine-readable,
tangible or intangible, non-public, confidential or proprietary data
or information in any form or medium, including but not limited to:
(1) information of a business, planning, marketing, conceptual,
design, or technical nature; (2) models, tools, hardware,
software or source code; and (3) any documents, videos,
photographs, audio files, data, studies, reports, flowcharts,
works in progress, memoranda, notes, files or analyses that
contain, summarize or are based upon any non- public,
proprietary or confidential information (hereafter referred to as
the "Information"). The Information is not required to be marked
as confidential.
7.9.1 Therefore, Olsson and Client agree that the
party receiving Information from the other party to this
Agreement (the “Receiving Party”) shall keep Information
confidential and not use the Information in any manner other than
in the performance of this Agreement without prior written
approval of the party disclosing Information (the “Disclosing
Party”) unless Client is a public entity and the release of
Information is required by law or legal process.
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7.9.2 Prior to the start of construction on the Project,
the existence of discussions between the parties, the purpose of
this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be considered
Information subject to the confidentiality provisions of this
Agreement.
7.9.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
the Receiving Party shall have no obligation to preserve the
confidentiality of any Information which:
7.9.3.1 was previously known to the Receiving
Party free of any obligation to keep it confidential; or
7.9.3.2 is or becomes publicly available by other
than unauthorized disclosures; or
7.9.3.3 is independently developed by the
Receiving Party without a breach of this Agreement; or
7.9.3.4 is disclosed to third parties by the
Disclosing Party without restrictions; or
7.9.3.5 is received from a third party not subject to
any confidentiality obligations.
7.9.4 In the event that the Receiving Party is required
by law or legal process to disclose any of Information of the
Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party required to disclose such
Information shall provide the Disclosing Party with prompt oral
and written notice, unless notice is prohibited by law (in which
case such notice shall be provided as early as may be legally
permissible), of any such requirement so that the Disclosing
Party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.
7.9.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein
(or to the contrary of any existing or future nondisclosure,
confidentiality or similar agreement between the parties), Olsson
is authorized, to use, display, reproduce, publish, transmit, and
distribute Information (including, but not limited to, videos and
photographs of the Project) on and in any and all formats and
media (including, but not limited to, Olsson’s internet website)
throughout the world and in all languages in connection with or
in any manner relating to the marketing, advertising, selling,
qualifying, proposing, commercializing, and promotion of Olsson
and/or its services and business and in connection with any other
lawful purpose of Olsson. In the event of any conflict or
inconsistency between the provisions of this section and any
other prior or future nondisclosure, confidentiality or similar
agreement between the parties, the terms of this section shall
take precedence.
7.9.6 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as altering any rights that the Disclosing Party has in
the Information exchanged with or disclosed to the Receiving
Party, and upon request, the Receiving Party will return all
Information received in tangible form to the Disclosing Party, or
at the Receiving Party’s option, destroy all such Information. If
the Receiving Party exercises its option to destroy the
Information, the Receiving Party shall certify such destruction to
the Disclosing Party.
7.9.7 The parties acknowledge that disclosure or use
of Information in violation of this Agreement could cause
irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be difficult to
ascertain or constitute an inadequate remedy. Each party
therefore agrees that the Disclosing Party shall be entitled in
addition to its other rights to seek injunctive relief for any
violation of this Agreement.
7.9.8 The obligations of confidentiality set forth herein
shall survive termination of this Agreement but shall only remain
in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date the Information
is first disclosed.
7.10 Damage or Injury to Subterranean Structures or
Utilities, Hazardous Materials, Pollution and Contamination
7.10.1 To the extent that work pursuant to this
Agreement requires any sampling, boring, excavation, ditching
or other disruption of the soil or subsurface at the Site, Olsson
shall confer with Client prior to such activity and Client will be
responsible for identifying, locating and marking, as necessary,
any private subterranean structures or utilities and Olsson shall
be responsible for arranging investigation of public subterranean
structures or utilities through an appropriate utility one-call
provider. Thereafter, Olsson shall take all reasonable
precautions to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures
or utilities which were identified by Client or the one- call provider.
Olsson shall not be responsible for any damage, liability or costs,
for any property damage, injury or economic loss arising or
allegedly arising from damages to subterranean structures or
utilities caused by subsurface penetrations in locations approved
by Client and/or the one call provider or not correctly shown on
any plans, drawings or utility clearance provided to Olsson,
except for damages caused by the negligence of Olsson in the
use of such information.
7.10.2 It is understood and agreed that any assistance
Olsson may provide Client in the disposal of waste materials
shall not result in Olsson being deemed as a generator, arranger,
transporter or disposer of hazardous materials or hazardous
waste as defined under any law or regulation. Title to all samples
and waste materials remains with Client, and at no time shall
Olsson take title to the above material. Client may authorize
Olsson to execute Hazardous Waste Manifest, Bill of Lading or
other forms as agent of Client. If Client requests Olsson to
execute such documents as its agent, the Hazardous Waste
Manifest, Bill of Lading or other similar documents shall be
completed in the name of the Client. Client agrees to indemnify
and hold Olsson harmless from any and all claims that Olsson is
a generator, arranger, transporter, or disposer of hazardous
waste as a result of any actions of Olsson, including, but not
limited to, Olsson signing a Hazardous Waste Manifest, Bill of
Lading or other form on behalf of Client.
7.10.3 At any time, Olsson can request in writing that
Client remove samples, cuttings and hazardous substances
generated by the Project(s) from the project site or other location.
Client shall promptly comply with such request, and pay and be
responsible for the removal and lawful disposal of samples,
cuttings and hazardous substances, unless other arrangements
are mutually agreed upon in writing.
7.10.4 Client shall release Olsson of any liability for,
and shall defend and indemnify Olsson against any and all
claims, liability and expense resulting from operations under this
Agreement on account of injury to, destruction of, or loss or
impairment of any property right in or to oil, gas, or other mineral
substance or water, if at the time of the act or omission causing
such injury, destruction, loss or impairment, said substance had
not been reduced to physical possession above the surface of
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the earth, and for any loss or damage to any formation, strata,
reservoir beneath the surface of the earth.
7.10.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, it is understood and agreed by and between
Olsson and Client that the responsibility for pollution and
contamination shall be as follows:
7.10.5.1 Unless otherwise provided herein, Client
shall assume all responsibility for, including control and removal
of, and protect, defend and save harmless Olsson from and
against all claims, demands and causes of action of every kind
and character arising from pollution or contamination (including
naturally occurring radioactive material) which originates above
the surface of the land or water from spills of fuels, lubricants,
motor oils, pipe dope, paints, solvents, ballast, bilge and
garbage, except unavoidable pollution from reserve pits, wholly
in Olsson’s possession and control and directly associated with
Olsson’s equipment.
7.10.5.2 In the event a third party commits an act or
omission which results in pollution or contamination for which
either Olsson or Client, for whom such party is performing work,
is held to be legally liable, the responsibility therefore shall be
considered as between Olsson and Client, to be the same as if
the party for whom the work was performed had performed the
same and all of the obligations regarding defense, indemnity,
holding harmless and limitation of responsibility and liability, as
set forth herein, shall be specifically applied.
7.11 Controlling Law and Venue
The parties agree that this Agreement and any legal actions
concerning its validity, interpretation or performance shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska. It is further
agreed that any legal action between the parties arising out of
this Agreement or the performance of services shall be brought
in a court of competent jurisdiction in Nebraska.
7.12 Subconsultants
Olsson may utilize as necessary in its discretion subconsultants
and other subcontractors. Olsson will be paid for all services
rendered by its subconsultants and other subconsultants as set
forth in this Agreement.
7.13 Assignment
7.13.1 Client and Olsson each are hereby bound and
the partners, successors, executors, administrators and legal
representatives of Client and Olsson (and to the extent permitted
by paragraph 7.13.2 the assigns of Client and Olsson) are hereby
bound to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners,
successors, executors, administrators and legal representatives
(and said assigns) of such other party, in respect of all
covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement.
7.13.2 Neither Client nor Olsson shall assign, sublet or
transfer any rights under or interest in (including, but without
limitation, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due)
this Agreement without the written consent of the other, except
to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is
mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted
by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written
consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or
discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this
Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent
Olsson from employing such subconsultants and other
subcontractors as Olsson may deem appropriate to assist in the
performance of services under this Agreement.
7.13.3 Nothing under this Agreement shall be
construed to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement to
anyone other than Client and Olsson, and all duties and
responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for
the sole and exclusive benefit of Client and Olsson and not for
the benefit of any other party. There are no third-party
beneficiaries of this Agreement.
7.14 Indemnity
Olsson and Client mutually agree, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any and
all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorneys’
fees and defense costs, relating to third party personal injury or
third party property damage and arising from their own negligent
acts, errors or omissions in the performance of their services
under this Agreement, but only to the extent that each party is
responsible for such damages, liabilities or costs on a
comparative basis of fault.
7.15 Limitation on Damages
7.15.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, neither
party’s individual employees, principals, officers or directors
shall be subject to personal liability or damages arising out of or
connected in any way to the Project(s) or to this Agreement.
7.15.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, neither
Client nor Olsson, their respective officers, directors, partners,
employees, contractors or subconsultants shall be liable to the
other or shall make any claim for any delay damages, any
punitive damages or any incidental, indirect or consequential
damages arising out of or connected in any way to the Project(s)
or to this Agreement. This mutual waiver of delay damages and
consequential damages shall include, but is not limited to,
disruptions, accelerations, inefficiencies, increased construction
costs, increased home office overhead, loss of use, loss of profit,
loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputation or any other
delay or consequential damages that either party may have
incurred from any cause of action including, but not limited to,
negligence, statutory violations, misrepresentation, fraud,
deceptive trade practices, breach of fiduciary duties, strict
liability, breach of contract and/or breach of strict or implied
warranty. Both the Client and Olsson shall require similar waivers
of consequential damages protecting all the entities or persons
named herein in all contracts and subcontracts with others
involved in the Project(s).
7.15.3 Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, Client agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by
law, Olsson’s total liability to the Client for any and all injuries,
claims, losses, expenses, damages, attorneys’ fees or claims
expenses of any kind arising from any services provided by or
through Olsson under this Agreement, shall not exceed the
amount of Olsson’s fee earned under this Agreement. Client
acknowledges that such causes include, but are not limited to,
negligence, statutory violations, misrepresentation, fraud,
deceptive trade practices, breach of fiduciary duties, strict
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liability, breach of contract and/or breach of strict or implied
warranty. This limitation of liability shall apply to all phases of
Olsson’s services performed in connection with the Project(s),
whether subsequent to or prior to the execution of this
Agreement.
7.16 Entire Agreement/Severability
This Agreement supersedes all prior communications,
understandings and agreements, whether oral or written.
Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by
the Client and Olsson. If any part of this Agreement is found to
conflict with applicable law, such part alone shall be null and void
and considered stricken, but the remainder of this Agreement
shall be given full force and effect.
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2025 Olsson Billing Rate Schedule
Classification Billing Rate
Executive Vice President $ 460.00
Market Leader $ 401.00
Geography/Discipline Leader $ 392.00
Sector Leader $ 346.00
Technical Expert $ 302.00
Senior Project Manager $ 302.00
Client Relationship Manager $ 302.00
Senior Team Leader $ 307.00
Group Leader $ 247.00
Client Manager/Project Manager $ 247.00
Associate Project Manager $ 222.00
Lead Engineer $ 247.00
Senior Engineer $ 239.00
Project Engineer $ 208.00
Engineer $ 178.00
Associate Engineer $ 156.00
Assistant Engineer $ 140.00
Lead Scientist $ 218.00
Senior Scientist $ 191.00
Project Scientist $ 159.00
Scientist $ 136.00
Associate Scientist $ 121.00
Assistant Scientist $ 102.00
Lead Planner $ 222.00
Senior Planner $ 198.00
Project Planner $ 164.00
Planner $ 145.00
Associate Planner $ 126.00
Assistant Planner $ 109.00
Lead Landscape Architect $ 222.00
Senior Landscape Architect $ 194.00
Project Landscape Architect $ 164.00
Landscape Architect $ 145.00
Associate Landscape Designer $ 126.00
Assistant Landscape Designer $ 111.00
Commissioning Manager/Technical Manager $ 244.00
Commissioning Agent $ 217.00
Commissioning Senior Technician $ 184.00
Commissioning AssociateTechnician $ 155.00
Commissioning Assistant Technician $ 131.00
Design Manager/Technical Manager $ 184.00
Design Associate $ 147.00
Senior Technician $ 119.00
Associate Technician $ 102.00
Assistant Technician $ 89.00
GIS Specialist $ 206.00
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2025 Olsson Billing Rate Schedule
Classification Billing Rate
Stormwater Compliance Leader/Specialist $ 200.00
Stormwater Compliance Speclst/Sr Coord $ 154.00
Stormwater Compliance Coordinator $ 121.00
Stormwater Compliance Assistant $ 97.00
Business Development Sr Specialist $ 256.00
Business Development Specialist $ 198.00
Student Intern - Level 3 $ 112.00
Student Intern - Level 2 $ 96.00
Student Intern - Level 1 $ 80.00
Public Engagement Specialist/Sr Coordinator $ 136.00
Public Engagement Coordinator $ 107.00
Public Engagement Assistant $ 90.00
Administrative Senior Specialist/Leader $ 172.00
Administrative Specialist/Sr Coordinator $ 119.00
Administrative Coordinator $ 97.00
Administrative Assistant $ 78.00
Project Senior Coordinator $ 133.00
Project Coordinator $ 106.00
Note: The 2025 OIsson Billing Rate Schedule will be used the entirety
of this project as it is not a multi-year contract.
Billing Rate Schedules for Surveying, Construction
Administration, Drilling, and Special Inspections/NDT/Materials
Testing will be provided as Appendices, as needed.
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ITEM #:3
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:FINAL FY 2026 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) (see Attachment A) is
the regional work plan developed by the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(AAMPO) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The TPWP is
a requirement of 23 CFR 450.308 for metropolitan planning organizations to develop a
document identifying work proposed for the next one-year period by major activity and task.
The document includes details to indicate who will perform the planning activity, the schedule
for completing the activity, what products should result from each activity, funding for each
activity, as well as a total program budget.
The following table details both the revenues and the expenses of the MPO's FY 2026
budget:
Revenue Source Amount Expense Category Amount
FHWA PL Carryover $30,057 1 – Administration $50,000
FTA 5305d Carryover $3,913 2 – Transportation Improvement
Program $8,000
FHWA PL Comp. Streets Carryover $3 3 – Transit Planning $50,000
FHWA PL New $128,075 4 – Comprehensive Planning $20,000
FTA 5305d New $50,293 5 – Complete Streets $3,286
FHWA STBG New $321,262 6 – Long-Range Planning $145,000
Comp. Streets Set-Aside New $3,283 7 – Transportation Data $155,000
Iowa DOT HSIP-SWAP $2,400 8 – Special Studies $264,000
Local Match (Ames Local Road Use
Tax Fund)$136,000
SS4A Discretionary Grant $20,000
FY26 TOTAL REVENUE:$695,286 FY26 TOTAL EXPENSES:$695,286
REVENUE:
Each fiscal year, the Iowa DOT allocates Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding to each of the Iowa MPOs for use in conducting
the planning activities identified in their TPWPs. However, most of these funding sources
require a 20% local match. For the AAMPO, this local match comes from the City of Ames
Local Road Use Tax Fund.
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The AAMPO was also awarded a $100,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
discretionary grant in December 2023 for the creation of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
(CSAP). The AAMPO expects to have leveraged $80,000 of that grant by the end of FY 2025,
meaning $20,000 will still be remaining for use in FY 2026 to finish development of the CSAP.
EXPENSES:
Starting on page 12, the FY 2026 TPWP organizes the anticipated planning activities to be
performed by the AAMPO into 8 work elements. These elements are:
1. Administration
2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
3. Transit Planning
4. Comprehensive Planning
5. Complete Streets
6. Long-Range Transportation Planning
a. Long-Range Planning
b. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Consultant
c. SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Consultant
7. Transportation Data
a. Data Management
b. Traffic Data Procurement
c. Pavement Data Procurement
8. Special Studies
a. TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document Consultant
b. E Lincoln Way (Duff Ave – S Skunk River) Study Consultant
c. Duff Ave (Main St – 13th St) Study Consultant
Table 2 on page 28 (federal sources) and Table 4 on page 29 (state sources) of the FY 2026
TPWP show comprehensive budget tables which detail the budgeted amount allocated to
each of the eight work elements and their sub-activities. The AAMPO has budgeted a total of
$695,286 in FY 2026. There are no budgeted unobligated federal funds. The budget and
unobligated amount conform with the MPO/RPA Carryover Policy described in Appendix E of
the TPWP.
UPDATES SINCE DRAFT:
On March 25, 2025, the Transportation Policy Committee unanimously approved the
Draft FY 2026 TPWP, thereby establishing a public comment period from March 26,
2025, to April 30, 2025. No public comments were received. Additionally, federal and state
partners reviewed the draft document and staff addressed their minor comments in the final
version. The Final TPWP is due to state and federal partners by June 1, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Final FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program.
2. Approve the Final FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program, with Transportation
Policy Committee modifications.
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MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Transportation Policy Committee has reviewed and unanimously approved the
Draft FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program, and staff addressed minor
comments received from the Iowa DOT for the final version. The program establishes
the work to be performed over the next fiscal year, including the completion of the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan update and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the MPO Executive Director that the Transportation
Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Final FY 2026 TPWP.pdf
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The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization prepared this report with funding from the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching
funds of the Ames Area MPO member governments. These contents are the responsibility of the Ames Area MPO. The
U.S. government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. The
Ames Area MPO approved this document on May 27, 2025. Please call (515) 239-5160 to obtain permission to use.
FINAL
Transportation Planning Work Program
Fiscal Year 2026
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CONTENTS
1 - Introduction...........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Document Purpose ...........................................................................................................................4
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area ...............................................................................................4
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee.....................................................................................................5
1.4 Transportation Technical Committee ...............................................................................................6
1.5 Planning Documents Maintained by AAMPO ...................................................................................6
2 – TPWP Development..............................................................................................................................7
2.1 TPWP Development Process.............................................................................................................7
2.2 Planning Priorities.............................................................................................................................8
2.3 Performance-Based Planning............................................................................................................9
3 – Work Elements ...................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Regional & Federal Planning Goals.................................................................................................10
Element 1 - Administration...................................................................................................................11
Element 2 – Transportation Improvement Program ............................................................................13
Element 3 – Transit Planning ................................................................................................................15
Element 4 – Comprehensive Planning..................................................................................................18
Element 5 – Complete Streets ..............................................................................................................19
Element 6 – Long-Range Transportation Planning ...............................................................................21
Element 7 – Transportation Data..........................................................................................................23
Element 8 – Special Studies..................................................................................................................25
4 – FY 2026 Budget Summary...................................................................................................................28
4.1 Federal Sources Budget Summary..................................................................................................28
4.2 SS4A Safety Action Plan Budget......................................................................................................29
4.3 Cost Allocation Plan ........................................................................................................................29
4.4 Private Sector Involvement.............................................................................................................30
5 – Revisions to the Transportation Planning Work Program ..................................................................31
5.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................31
5.2 Waiver of Approvals........................................................................................................................31
5.3 Revision and Approval Procedures .................................................................................................32
Appendix A – Resolution of Approval.......................................................................................................33
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Appendix B – Self-Certification of Procurement and Consultation Selection Procedures .......................34
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1 - Introduction
1.1 Document Purpose
The Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) is the regional work plan
developed by the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The TPWP is a requirement of 23 CFR 450.308 for
metropolitan planning organizations to develop a document identifying work proposed for the next
one-year period by major activity and task. The document includes details to indicate who will perform
the planning activity, the schedule for completing the activity, what products should result from each
activity, funding for each activity, and the total program budget.
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area
AAMPO was officially designated the MPO of the Ames urbanized area by the Governor of Iowa in
March 2003. This designation was the result of the Ames urbanized area having a population greater
than 50,000 in the 2000 Census. As a result of the 2010 Census, the urbanized areas of Ames and
Gilbert were combined into one urbanized area, therefore requiring the Metropolitan Planning Area
Boundary be expanded to encompass this area in its entirety. The current boundary, a result of the
2020 Census and urban area adjustment, was adopted by the AAMPO on January 23, 2024 (shown in
Figure 1).
Figure 1: AAMPO Boundary (Adopted Jan 23, 2024)
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The AAMPO provides and coordinates various transportation planning and improvement efforts
throughout the Ames urban area and consists of two standing committees: The Transportation Policy
Committee and the Transportation Technical Committee.
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee
Transportation Policy Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair)John Haila Mayor
City of Ames Gloria Betcher Council Member
City of Ames Tim Gartin Council Member
City of Ames Anita Rollins Council Member
City of Ames Rachel Junck Council Member
City of Ames Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen Council Member
City of Ames Amber Corrieri Council Member
Boone County Scott Longhorn Board of Supervisors
Story County Linda Murken Board of Supervisors
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)Emily Boland CyRide Board Member
City of Gilbert Jonathan Popp Mayor
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡Shelby Ebel District 1 Transportation Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡Sean Litteral Planning & Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡Jared Austin Region 7 Community Planner
Iowa State University ‡Brandi Latterell Director for Planning Services
‡ Non-voting
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1.4 Transportation Technical Committee
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) serves as the primary advisory body to the TPC, and its
membership consists of technical personnel from various regional agencies involved in transportation
planning efforts and transportation project programming within the AAMPO planning area. Currently,
the TTC membership includes the City of Ames, City of Gilbert, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide), Boone
County, Story County, Iowa State University, Ames Community School District, Gilbert Community
School District, and the Ames Economic Development Commission. The Iowa Department of
Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration have
advisory, non-voting, representatives.
‡ Non-voting
The AAMPO develops, updates, and maintains the following core planning documents:
•Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP)
•Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
•Public Participation Plan (PPP)
•Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
•Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP)
Transportation Technical Committee Membership
Representative Agency Member Representative Agency Role
City of Ames (Chair)Damion Pregitzer Traffic Engineer
City of Ames (Vice-Chair)Justin Moore Planner
City of Ames Kelly Diekmann Director of Planning & Housing
City of Ames Mindy Bryngelson Municipal Engineer
City of Ames Brad Becker Operations Manager (Interim)
City of Ames Mark Gansen Civil Engineer II
City of Ames Joshua Thompson Parks & Facilities Superintendent
City of Gilbert Mitch Holtz City Engineer (Strand Associates)
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)Barbara Neal Transit Director
Iowa State University Sarah Lawrence Campus Planner
Iowa State University Angie Solberg Facilities Project Manager
Boone County Jonathan Bullock County Engineer
Story County Darren Moon County Engineer
Ames Community School Dist.Gerry Peters Facilities Director
Gilbert Community School Dist.Trent Becker Transportation Manager
Ames Economic Development Commission Greg Piklapp Director Econ. Outreach & Gov. Relations
Iowa Dept. of Transportation ‡Shelby Ebel District 1 Transportation Planner
Federal Highway Administration ‡Sean Litteral Planning & Development Team Leader
Federal Transit Administration ‡Jared Austin Region 7 Community Planner
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2 – TPWP Development
2.1 TPWP Development Process
The FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program was developed from input by AAMPO staff, the
AAMPO Transportation Technical Committee, the public, and the AAMPO Transportation Policy
Committee. The following milestones describe the process in which the Transportation Planning Work
Program was developed.
February 1, 2025 – March 12, 2025 – Initial Draft Development
AAMPO staff developed the initial Draft FY 2026 TPWP.
March 13, 2025 – Transportation Technical Committee Meeting
A review and discussion of the Draft FY 2026 TPWP were undergone by the Transportation
Technical Committee.
March 25, 2025 – Transportation Policy Committee Meeting
A review and discussion of the Draft FY 2026 TPWP were undergone by the Transportation
Policy Committee and the date of public hearing was set for May 27, 2025.
March 26, 2025 – April 30, 2025 – Public Input Period
A public comment period for the Draft FY 2026 TPWP was established from March 26 through
April 30, 2025. During the comment period, the draft document was posted on the MPO
website, aampo.org, and notifications were distributed to the public. Comments could be
submitted via online form, email, mail, and by phone.
April 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025 – Review by Federal and State Partners
Federal and State partners at the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit
Administration, and Iowa Department of Transportation reviewed the Draft FY 2026 TPWP. By
May 1, 2025, the MPO received comments to address in the Final FY 2026 TPWP.
May 1, 2025 – May 26, 2025 – Final TPWP Development
AAMPO staff created the Final FY 2026 TPWP based upon feedback from the public, state and
federal partners, and members of the AAMPO Technical and Policy Committees.
May 27, 2025 – Transportation Policy Committee Hearing
A public hearing was held by the Transportation Policy Committee to consider adoption of the
FY 2026 TPWP with opportunities from the public to respond and present to the committee.
This document was then formally approved by the Transportation Policy Committee.
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2.2 Planning Priorities
The FY 2026 TPWP addresses the planning goals of the AAMPO, which are:
•Provide a connected transportation system that offers efficient and reliable mobility options for
all modes of travel.
•Provide a safe transportation system.
•Consider and mitigate the impacts of the transportation system on the natural and built
environment.
•Provide an accessible transportation system which fits within the context of its surroundings
and preserves community character.
•Provide a transportation system that supports the regional economy and efficiently moves
goods.
•Maintain transportation infrastructure in a state-of-good-repair.
The following is a list of ongoing and future challenges the AAMPO expects to address through projects
and planning activities:
•The Ames regional area experiences a high variability in traffic due to weekly commuters,
regional commercial weekend traffic, and special events (such as Iowa State football games).
AAMPO will leverage emerging technologies as well as automated data collection to generate
regional metrics and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies in
coordination with local agencies to improve traffic operations.
•Some intersections and corridors within Ames are nearing operational capacities and struggle
to handle currently observed levels of traffic and users. Through emerging technologies such as
adaptive traffic signal control, transit signal priority, widescale data collection, and new ITS
communication technologies, AAMPO will ensure projects are planned and executed which
attempt to leverage new technologies to maximize operational capabilities and improve
intersection and roadway capacities across all modes of travel.
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2.3 Performance-Based Planning
Performance-based planning and performance management became a focus for State and regional
transportation planning with the signing of the 2012 Federal surface transportation bill Moving Ahead
for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). The Federal government established seven national goals
through MAP-21, and maintained these goals in subsequent federal legislation, with the purpose of
improving decision-making through performance-based planning and programming. Those seven goals
are:
•Safety
•Infrastructure Condition
•Congestion Reduction
•System Reliability
•Freight Movement and Economic Vitality
•Environmental Sustainability
•Project Delivery
The AAMPO must establish and use a performance-based approach in transportation decision making
to support the national goals. The AAMPO implements these required metrics in coordination with the
Iowa DOT (see Appendix C for the Performance Management Agreement), which includes setting
regional targets for several performance measures established by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). See Appendix D for these performance measure
targets. Future reports on the AAMPO’s progress in reaching regional targets will be included in the
ongoing MTP update.
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3 – Work Elements
This section will describe each of the eight transportation planning work elements that AAMPO will
undergo in Fiscal Year 2026: administration, transportation improvement program, transit planning,
comprehensive planning, complete streets, long-range transportation planning, transportation data,
and special studies.
3.1 Regional & Federal Planning Goals
Table 1 describes how each of the work elements relate to accomplishing regional transportation
planning goals/priorities (listed in the AAMPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), “Forward
2045”) and the federal planning factors that should guide the planning processes conducted by MPOs.
Table 1: Relation of Work Elements and Regional Goals/Planning Factors
Elem. 1
Admin
Elem. 2
TIP
Elem. 3
Transit
Elem. 4
Comp.
Planning
Elem. 5
Complete
Streets
Elem. 6
Long-
Range
Planning
Elem. 7
Transpor
-tation
Data
Elem. 8
Special
Studies
Accessibility X X X X X X X
Safety X X X X X X
Sustainability X X X X X X
Efficiency &
Reliability X X X X X X X
Placemaking X X X X X X X
Regional
Goals
Preservation X X X X
Economic
Vitality X X X X X
Safety X X X X X X X
Security X X X X X X X
Accessibility &
Mobility X X X X X X
Protect &
Enhance the
Environment
and Promote
Conservation
X X X X X X X
Integration &
Connectivity X X X X X X X
Efficiency X X X X X X
Preservation X X X X X
Improve
Resiliency &
Reliability
X X X X X X X
Federal
Planning
Factors
Enhance Travel
& Tourism X X X X X X X
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Element 1 - Administration
Objective: To initiate and properly manage the “3-C” planning process, ensuring that it is continuous,
cooperative, and comprehensive, and in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and
regulations.
Description:
This task includes all administrative tasks which support activities of the MPO including the following:
prepare and submit required documents to maintain the continuity and credibility of the planning
process. Sponsor and conduct meetings and provide support to policy and technical committees.
Prepare budgets, maintain financial records, and ensure planning funds are spent appropriately.
Coordinate activities with participating agencies and other public and private interests.
Purchase/lease supplies, computer equipment and other equipment necessary to carry out planning
efforts. Maintain sufficient software and purchase necessary upgrades when beneficial to the AAMPO.
Conducting informational meetings, as well as public hearings, to obtain public input and feedback on
ongoing activities. The Public Participation Plan (PPP), along with other pertinent documents
maintained and developed by the AAMPO are posted online on the MPO website (www.aampo.org).
The PPP will be evaluated for modifications to evolve with communication preferences, as warranted.
AAMPO staff will participate in conferences, seminars, meetings, and other training opportunities to
remain familiar with the latest regulations and techniques related to the transportation planning field
as provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, American Planning
Association, Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Department of Transportation, peer
transportation planning organizations, and other agencies and professional organizations.
FY 2026 Products:
•Administer the FY 2026 TPWP.
•Develop and approve the FY 2027 TPWP.
•Review Public Participation Plan (PPP) and Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) and update as
needed.
•Review Title VI documentation and update as needed.
•Review Roadway Federal Functional Classifications (FFCs) (in coordination with state & federal
partners) on an as-needed basis.
•Carry out required annual certifications.
•Maintain records and files.
•Complete reports, surveys, and other materials requested by Federal, State, or other
governmental agencies.
•Administer meetings for the Transportation Policy Committee and Transportation Technical
Committee.
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•Participate in regional and state-wide coordination meetings related to transportation planning.
•Participate in conferences, trainings, and meetings pertinent to transportation planning hosted
by Federal, State, professional organizations, or other appropriate organizations and agencies.
•Market and perform outreach for MPO planning activities.
•Purchase/lease supplies and equipment as well as maintain sufficient software and upgrades
that are beneficial to AAMPO planning efforts.
•Maintain the MPO website and update as needed.
FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year unless noted below.
•The FY 2027 TPWP will be developed and approved during Q3 & Q4 (January-June 2026).
FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $50,000 (Federal - $40,000; Local - $10,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 534
Primary FY 2025 Accomplishments:
•Administered the FY 2025 TPWP.
•Developed and approved the FY 2026 TPWP.
•Updated and approved an updated Public Participation Plan (PPP).
•Updated and approved updated Title VI documentation.
•Carried out required annual certifications.
•Maintained records and files.
•Administered meetings for the Transportation Policy Committee and Transportation Technical
Committee.
•Participated in regional and state-wide coordination meetings related to transportation
planning.
•Participated in conferences, trainings, and meetings pertinent to transportation planning
hosted by Federal, State, professional organizations, or other appropriate organizations and
agencies.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this task.
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Element 2 – Transportation Improvement Program
Objective: Develop and maintain a regional program of near-term projects that are consistent with the
current AAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan, “Forward 45”.
Description:
The AAMPO is responsible for developing the funding program of transportation projects which utilize
federal funds or are regionally significant. The MPO carries out a process for soliciting regional projects
for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives program (TAP), and the
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). The MPO also reviews regional projects seeking Iowa Clean Air
Attainment Program (ICAAP) funds to ensure that they conform with established regional
transportation goals and initiatives.
Projects which are awarded federal funding, or are regionally significant, are included in the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is developed in coordination with local
governments, the state of Iowa, and transit operators. Consistent with the Public Participation Plan,
opportunities for public review and comments will be provided for all Transportation Policy Committee
actions on the TIP.
FY 2026 Products:
•Approve and administer the FFY 2026-29 TIP.
•Amend and modify the FFY 2026-29 TIP as needed.
•Develop the FFY 2027-30 TIP.
•Undergo the annual regional grant project application cycle (STBG, TAP, CRP) for projects
wishing to receive funding in FFY 2027-2030.
•Perform and manage regional project programming through the TPMS system.
•Certify ICAAP project application submitted to the Iowa DOT by regional sponsors.
FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year unless noted below.
•The FFY 2026-27 TIP will be approved in July 2025 and the FFY 2027-30 TIP will be developed
during Q4 (April-June 2026).
•The annual regional grant project application cycle (STBG, TAP, CRP) will be undergone during
Q3 (January-March 2026) for projects wishing to receive funding in FFY 2027-2030. Projects will
be reviewed and potentially incorporated into the Draft FFY 2027-2030 TIP during Q4 (April-
June 2026).
•ICAAP project applications will be reviewed and certified in September 2025.
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FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $8,000 (Federal - $6,400; Local - $1,600)
•MPO Staff Hours: 113
•Approved and administered the FFY 2025-28 TIP.
•Amended the FFY 2025-28 TIP.
•Developed the FFY 2026-29 TIP.
•Administered the annual regional grant application cycle (STBG, TAP, CRP) for projects wishing
to receive funding in FFY 2026-2029.
•Performed and managed regional project programming through the TPMS system.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this task.
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Element 3 – Transit Planning
Objective: Enhance a coordinated, accessible, and efficient transit system.
Description:
This item involves transit planning issues related to land use and development, facility expansion
analysis, technology planning, ridership surveys and analyses, managing transit programs and services
in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration guidelines, and the development of fixed route
transit services. Assets will be managed to ensure they are kept in a state of good repair by strategizing
investment decisions with available funding levels. Planning of capital equipment will occur that meets
the Americans with Disabilities Act, particularly for technology, bus stop amenities and buses. The
transit agency will work to provide its services without regard to race, color or national origin by
monitoring its own separate Title VI program as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Additionally, the transit agency will work to monitor its Equal Employment Opportunity and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs as required by FTA.
Meetings will be held to facilitate the MPO’s locally developed coordinated public transit/human-
services transportation plan to improve transportation services for the low-income, aging, and disabled
populations within the community. Efforts will concentrate on improving operating efficiencies of
current services and eliminating gaps where and when transportation is not available. The
transportation planner may conduct various planning and ridership studies throughout the year to
ensure compliance with federal regulations. The safety officer will also update the safety plan annually
through a coordinated process with front line staff. A memorandum of understanding will be
periodically updated between the transit agency and the MPO staffs for duties containing metropolitan
and statewide planning.
FY 2026 Products:
•Complete various transit planning as required, including the administration and audits of the
following programs requiring annual certifications by the transit agency: ADA Planning, Equal
Employment Opportunity Program (EEO), Title VI Program, Limited English Proficiency (LEP),
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Transit Asset Management Plan, CyRide Safety &
Security Plan, and State/Federal reviews and compliance.
•Attend quarterly Passenger Transportation Plan meetings with human & health service
organization groups and transportation providers to address transit gaps and needs
•Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) revisions to the MPO, as needed
•Bus stop amenities & technology planning
•Capital/Financial planning to analyze fleet, facility, and technology needs
•Disadvantages Business Enterprise Program & Goals Submission, if necessary
•Equal Employment Opportunity Program monitoring
•Title VI Program monitoring
•Facility Expansion planning on current site
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•NEPA Planning (facility & bus shelters)
•MPO-CyRide MOU update
•Safety Plan review/update and performance measures
•Update CyRide’s Transit Asset Management Plan, 2026-2030 performance targets & 2025
narrative report submission to FTA via the National Transit Database (NTD).
•Transit Service Planning for current/new services or ridership studies
•Transit Management Analysis of current/new policies
FY 2026 Schedule:
Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year unless noted as follows:
•Monitor DBE to ensure no federal contracting opportunities over $250,000, or else submit new
DBE Program and DBE Goals accordingly.
•Submit Passenger Transportation Plan meeting minutes to Iowa DOT by 7/31/2026.
•Update TAM Plan and performance targets and submit to AAMPO by 10/1/2025.
•Develop and submit TAM Plan narrative to FTA via NTD by 10/1/2025.
•Review & update Safety Plan in August then submit targets to AAMPO by 10/1/2025.
•Undergo State on-site Review with Iowa DOT in FY 2026.
•CyRide Title VI Program due to FTA by 10/1/2025.
•CyRide EEO program due to FTA by 3/1/2026.
FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $50,000 (Federal - $40,000; Local - $10,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 688
Primary FY 2025 Accomplishments
•Completed shelter NEPA requirements
•Monitored grant contracts and completed reporting, surveys and other materials as requested
by Federal, State or other governmental agencies
•Prepared Triennial Review documentation for FTA for onsite that occurred on July 11-12, 2024.
After review of 23 compliance areas, FTA found zero deficiencies for the three-year period in
how CyRide manages its programs and services as well as how it spends its federal grant
funding.
•Analyzed DBE program and threshold requirement
•Completed Automatic Passenger Count Research Project final report
•Attended and participated in meetings with human service/health organizations and
transportation providers organizations for PTP planning to reduce transportation gaps in Ames
•Reviewed and developed FY2025 Capital Plan and price increases for buses.
•Safety Plan Development & Certification
•Monitored and documented CyRide’s Title VI Program requirements
•Monitored and documented CyRide’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program requirements
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•Developed Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan (performance measures, annual National
Transit Database narrative & performance targets updates)
•Transit Service Planning (i.e. route planning, battery electric bus project planning, ADA services)
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this task.
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Element 4 – Comprehensive Planning
Objective: Integrate transportation planning and land-use planning for AAMPO member jurisdictions.
Description:
Participate in regional activities which enhance the transportation network including collaboration with
local transportation activities, technical assistance for member agencies, and other activities which are
promoting a comprehensive planning approach.
FY 2026 Products:
•Provide technical assistance to local agencies incorporating regional transportation goals and
objectives into comprehensive, sub-area, capital improvement, and other local plans.
•Perform traffic modeling (Microsimulation, Synchro, SIDRA, etc.) to support local studies and
projects as needed.
•Coordinate with the City of Ames on its ITS network projects.
•Prepare for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan anticipated to be developed in FY 2027.
•Analyze potential alternative funding sources.
FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year.
FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $20,000 (Federal - $16,000; Local - $4,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 281
Primary FY 2025 Accomplishments:
•Provided technical assistance and support to local agencies for various transportation studies
and projects (including speed studies, traffic studies, etc.).
•Performed traffic modeling for various projects and studies.
•Coordinated with the City of Ames for implementing Phases 1-4 of their Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this work element except for preparing for
developing a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan. The SRTS Plan is now anticipated to begin development
in FY 2027.
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Element 5 – Complete Streets
Objective: To increase safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and
abilities.
Description:
BIL § 11206(b) requires that MPOs use not less than 2.5% of PL funds on Complete Streets planning
activities. These funds are eligible to be up to 100% reimbursable. Activities (per BIL § 11206(c)) must
“increase safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and abilities,”
which if permissible under State and local laws, may include:
1. Adoption of Complete Streets standards or policies; (see BIL § 11206(a)… the term “Complete
Streets standards or policies” means standards or policies that ensure the safe and adequate
accommodation of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists,
public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists,
and freight vehicles.)
2. Development of a Complete Streets prioritization plan that identifies a specific list of Complete
Streets projects to improve the safety, mobility, or accessibility of a street.
3. Development of transportation plans to…
a. Create a network of active transportation facilities, including sidewalks, bikeways, or
pedestrian and bicycle trails, to connect neighborhoods with destinations such as
workplaces, schools, residences, businesses, recreation areas, healthcare and childcare
services, or other community activity centers.
b. Integrate active transportation facilities with public transportation service or improve
access to public transportation.
c. Create multiuse active transportation infrastructure facilities (including bikeways or
pedestrian and bicycle trails) that make connections within or between communities.
d. Increase public transportation ridership; and
e. Improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.
4. Regional and megaregional planning (i.e., multi-jurisdictional transportation planning that
extends beyond MPO and/or State boundaries) that address travel demand and capacity
constraints through alternatives to new highway capacity, including through intercity passenger
rail.
5. Development of transportation plans and policies that support transit-oriented development.
FY 2026 Products:
•AAMPO staff time/contribution towards the multi-modal and active transportation components
of the 2050 MTP update. Work undertaken past the budget threshold of this work element will
fall under Work Element 6 – Long Range Transportation Planning.
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FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activity for this work element will conclude no later than the adoption date of the 2050 MTP
(September 23, 2025).
•Total Budget: $3,286 (Federal - $3,286) 100% reimbursement rate
•MPO Staff Hours: 46
•Contributed towards the multi-model and active transportation components of the 2050 MTP
update.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this work element.
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Element 6 – Long-Range Transportation Planning
Objective: Provide framework for long-term orderly and efficient growth of an integrated, multi-modal
transportation network.
Description:
The 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (known as “Forward 45”) became effective on October 27,
2020. To support the activities of this Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the AAMPO will continue to
monitor and update the plan, as necessary. AAMPO will continue to ensure that ongoing planning
efforts and regional transportation projects conform with the approved Metropolitan Transportation
Plan.
The AAMPO will complete development of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (known as
“Ames Connect 2050”) in FY 2026, with anticipated final approval of the plan on September 23, 2025.
The update to the regional travel demand model will also be completed.
On December 13, 2023, the AAMPO was awarded $100,000 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
grant funding by the U.S. DOT for the creation of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. In FY 2026, in
concurrence with the 2050 MTP update, the AAMPO will complete development of a Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan which incorporates all the required components specified by the U.S. DOT in the
SS4A funding requirements.
FY 2026 Products:
•Monitor and update the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (“Forward 2045”) as needed
and ensure that all regional transportation efforts and projects continue to conform with the
regional planning goals and projects outlined in the plan. Undergo the same effort for the 2050
Metropolitan Plan (“Ames Connect 2050”) once it is adopted.
•Finish development of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (“Ames Connect 2050”) and
adopt the plan no later than September 23, 2025.
•Complete the regional travel demand model update in coordination with the Iowa DOT and the
2050 MTP update and maintain and utilize the travel demand model as needed.
•Finish development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan which meets SS4A criteria and
adopt the plan no later than September 23, 2025.
FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year except as noted
below.
•The 2050 MTP and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan are anticipated to be adopted on
September 23, 2025.
•The regional travel demand model update should be completed no later than Q1 (July-
September 2025).
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FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $145,000 (Federal - $96,000; State - $2,400; SS4A - $20,000; Local - $26,600)
•MPO Staff Hours: 281
6.1 Long-Range Planning
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to the MPO staff time used for
completing the various tasks described in this work element.
•Budget: $20,000 (Federal - $16,000; Local - $4,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 281
6.2 MTP Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated for all incurred fees from the consultant
developing the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
•Total Budget: $100,000 (Federal - $80,000; Local - $20,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
6.3 SS4A Safety Action Plan Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated for all incurred fees from the consultant
developing the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
•Total Budget: $25,000 (State HSIP-SWAP - $2,400; SS4A - $20,000; Local - $2,600)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
•Started the 2050 MTP update (“Ames Connect 2050”).
•Started developing the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP).
•Updated the Regional Travel Demand Model in coordination with Iowa DOT staff.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this work element.
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Element 7 – Transportation Data
Objective: Obtain and leverage transportation datasets and utilize data analytics to strengthen
performance-based planning efforts in the region.
Description:
Rapidly emerging technologies have allowed for new forms and quantities of transportation data and
new powerful analytical capabilities. The AAMPO will explore and leverage these new transportation
datasets and analytical capabilities to farther performance-based planning efforts for all modes of
transportation throughout the region. The MPO will also continue to leverage more traditional data
sources such as field sensors, travel surveys, and census data. In addition to using transportation data
for its own planning efforts and planning document updates, the MPO will also seek to make its data
available to its member agencies, members of the public, as well as other regional stakeholders.
FY 2026 Products:
•Maintain and leverage existing subscriptions/contracts with transportation data and analytics
service providers.
•Explore new potential transportation data and analytics sources and procure new services or
devices as needed.
•Perform data collection as needed.
•Aid with the maintenance of member agency’s transportation datasets and assets as needed.
•Assess and analyze available region-wide datasets for any trends in vehicle speeds, travel times,
origin-destination behavior, socioeconomics, multi-modal data, pavement condition, or vehicle
volumes.
•Provide access to the MPO’s transportation data for member agencies, citizens, and other MPO
stakeholders.
FY 2026 Schedule:
•Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year except as noted
below.
•Anticipated procurement of a pavement condition data collection and management system in
Q1 (July-September 2025).
FY 2026 Hours/Budget:
•Total Budget: $155,000 (Federal - $124,000; Local - $31,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 141
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7.1 Data Management
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to the MPO staff time used for
completing the various tasks described in this work element.
•Budget: $10,000 (Federal - $8,000; Local - $2,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 141
7.2 Traffic Data Procurement
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to the procurement of transportation
datasets or sensors as well as data analytics platforms.
•Total Budget: $65,000 (Federal - $52,000; Local - $13,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
7.3 Pavement Data Procurement
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to the procurement of a pavement
condition data collection and management system.
•Total Budget: $80,000 (Federal - $64,000; Local - $16,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
Primary FY 2025 Accomplishments:
•Continued existing subscription/contract with StreetLight Data, Inc. for a transportation data
service platform which provides access to regionwide vehicle, O-D, and socioeconomic
transportation data sets as well as various analytical capabilities.
•Maintained and leveraged access to the Strava Metro platform, which provides regionwide
aggregated data using Strava user activity data (pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists).
•Leveraged & analyzed various datasets to provide to member agencies for various projects &
grant applications.
Note, all activities from FY 2025 were completed for this work element.
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Element 8 – Special Studies
Objective: To further the region’s transportation planning goals and objectives, as defined in the
AAMPO’s MTP, through special studies and projects undertaken by the AAMPO.
Description:
The AAMPO’s current Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Forward 2045, identified several policy
options, strategies, and studies that should be prioritized to augment the goals, priorities, and projects
defined in the plan. One recommendation was the development of a Transportation System
Management & Operations (TSMO) document for the MPO region. The AAMPO’s Regional Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Architecture document was last updated in 2007, and with the City of
Ames currently implementing multiple phases of their Traffic Signal Master Plan, the AAMPO region
has seen significant changes to its ITS architecture. Therefore, the AAMPO will develop a combined
TSMO and Regional Architecture Document to help local agencies properly leverage the rapidly
increasing emerging ITS solutions being implemented throughout the region.
Additionally in Forward 2045, a lane reconfiguration (conversion from 4 lanes to 3 lanes) of E Lincoln
Way from Duff Avenue to the S Skunk River was identified as a medium-scoring project that did not
make it into the fiscally constrained plan. In 2023, the AAMPO received a STBG funding application
from the City of Ames for a pavement reconstruction project on E Lincoln Way between Duff Avenue
and the S Skunk River. This project was awarded $2,400,000 in STBG funding and is anticipated to begin
construction in FFY 2027. Since the limits of the reconstruction project match that of the identified
potential road diet, the AAMPO will be conducting a corridor study of E Lincoln Way between Duff
Avenue and the S Skunk River to assess the feasibility of implementing a 3-lane section as well as to
evaluate the traffic operations at the intersection of Duff Avenue and Lincoln Way, one of the busiest
intersections in Ames. This study is a continuation from FY 2025.
In the City of Ames Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, WalkBikeRoll Ames, the Duff Ave corridor from
Main St to 13th St was identified as a high priority corridor for multi-modal improvements. Additionally,
the intersection of Duff Ave and E 12th St was identified as a high priority location for crossing
improvements. As such, a comprehensive corridor study of the Duff Ave corridor from Main St to 13th
St will be conducted in FY 2026 in order to assess existing and projected multi-modal operations and
identify potential multi-modal improvements that can be implemented along the corridor. Conducting
this study will allow a finer level of detailed analysis compared to what was possible in the
WalkBikeRoll Ames Plan and the AAMPO’s 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Ames Connect
2050.
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FY 2026 Products:
There are three special studies planned in FY 2026.
•TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document
o Develop a combined TSMO and Regional Architecture Document to help local agencies
properly leverage the rapidly increasing emerging ITS solutions being implemented
throughout the region.
•E Lincoln Way Study (Duff Ave – South Skunk River)
o Conclude a corridor study of E Lincoln Way from Duff Avenue to the S Skunk River. The
Study will include analyzing the potential of a lane reconfiguration to 3 lanes as well as
analyzing operations and potential recommended improvements at the intersection of
Lincoln Way and Duff Avenue. Final study findings and recommendations will be
presented to the Ames City Council.
•Duff Ave Study (Main St – 13th St)
o Conduct a corridor study of Duff Avenue from Main Street to 13th Street. The Study will
include analyzing existing and future operations and recommending potential multi-
modal improvements along the corridor. Final study findings and recommendations will
be presented to the Ames City Council.
•TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document development is anticipated to begin in Q1 (July-
September 2025) and conclude in Q4 (April-June 2026).
•The E Lincoln Way Study is anticipated to conclude in Q1 (July – September 2025).
•The Duff Ave Study is anticipated to begin in Q1 (July-September 2025) and conclude in Q4
(April-June 2026).
•Total Budget: $264,000 (Federal - $211,200; Local - $52,800)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
8.1 TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document Consultant
This portion of the work element’s budget is dedicated to the payment of a consultant for the
development of the TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document.
•Budget: $150,000 (Federal - $120,000; Local - $30,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
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8.2 E Lincoln Way Study Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated for all incurred fees from the consultant
conducting the E Lincoln Way Study from Duff Ave to the South Skunk River.
•Budget: $14,000 (Federal - $11,200; Local - $2,800)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
8.3 Duff Ave Study Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated for all incurred fees from the consultant
conducting the Duff Ave Study from Main St to 13th St.
•Budget: $100,000 (Federal - $80,000; Local - $20,000)
•MPO Staff Hours: 0
Primary FY 2025 Accomplishments:
E Lincoln Way Corridor Study
•Conducted preliminary analysis of the corridor, including the assessment of existing and
forecasted traffic operations.
•Began development and layouts of the preferred alternative.
TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document
•Procured a consultant for completing the TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document.
Note, neither activity (the E Lincoln Way Study nor the TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document)
from FY 2025 were completed for this work element. The E Lincoln Way Study is expected to conclude
in Q1 of FY 2026 while the TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document is anticipated to be completed in
Q4 of FY 2026.
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4 – FY 2026 Budget Summary
4.1 Federal Sources Budget Summary
Table 2 shows a breakdown of the seven work elements including their budget totals, federal funding sources, and MPO staff hours by activity.
Table 2: Federal Planning Funding Budget
Federal Funding Source
Work Element Activity
MPO
Staff
Hours
FHWA
PL C/O
FTA
5305d
C/O
FHWA
PL CS
C/O
FHWA PL
New
FTA
5305d
New
FHWA
STBG
New
FHWA PL
CS Set-
Aside
Federal
Funding
Local
Funding
Total
Funding
1 - Administration Admin 534 $2,253 $293 $ - $9,601 $3,770 $24,083 $ - $40,000 $10,000 $50,000
2 - Transportation
Improvement
Program
TIP 113 $361 $47 $ - $1,536 $603 $3,853 $ - $6,400 $1,600 $8,000
3 - Transit Planning Transit Planning 688 $2,253 $293 $ - $9,601 $3,770 $24,083 $ - $40,000 $10,000 $50,000
4 - Comprehensive
Planning Comp Planning 281 $901 $118 $ - $3,840 $1,508 $9,633 $ - $16,000 $4,000 $20,000
5 - Complete Streets Complete Streets 46 $ - $ - $ 3 $ - $ - $ - $3,283 $3,286 $ - $3,286
Long Range
Planning 281 $901 $118 $ - $3,840 $1,508 $9,633 $ - $16,000 $4,000 $20,000 6 - Long Range
Planning MTP Consultant 0 $4,506 $587 $ - $19,202 $7,540 $48,165 $ - $80,000 $20,000 $100,000
Data Management 141 $451 $58 $ - $1,920 $754 $4,817 $ - $8,000 $2,000 $10,000
Traffic Data
Procurement 0 $2,929 $381 $ -$12,482 $4,901 $31,307 $52,000 $13,000 $65,0007 - Transportation
Data Pavement Data
Procurement 0 $3,605 $469 $ - $15,362 $6,032 $38,532 $ - $64,000 $16,000 $80,000
TSMO/Regional ITS
Architecture
Document
Consultant
0 $6,759 $880 $ - $28,802 $11,311 $72,248 $ - $120,000 $30,000 $150,000
E Lincoln Way Study
Consultant 0 $631 $82 $ -$2,688 $1,056 $6,743 $11,200 $2,800 $14,000
8 - Special Studies
Duff Ave Study
Consultant 0 $4,507 $587 $ - $19,201 $7,540 $48,165 $ - $80,000 $20,000 $100,000
FY 2026 Budget Totals 2,084 $30,057 $3,913 $3 $128,075 $50,293 $321,262 $3,283 $536,886 $133,400 $670,286
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Table 3 shows a breakdown of the budgeted unobligated federal and state funds by funding source.
Table 3: Unobligated Funds
FHWA
PL C/O
FTA
5305d
C/O
FHWA
PL CS
C/O
FHWA PL
New
FTA
5305d
New
FHWA
STBG
New
FHWA PL CS
Set-Aside TOTAL
Starting Balance $30,057 $3,913 $3 $128,075 $50,293 $321,262 $3,283 $536,886
Programmed $30,057 $3,913 $3 $128,075 $50,293 $321,262 $3,283 $536,886
Unobligated Funds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Appendix E). Note that FHWA program funding is transferred to FTA and merged with FTA
funds into a consolidated planning grant.
4.2 SS4A Safety Action Plan Budget
Table 4.
Table 4: SS4A Safety Action Plan Budget
Iowa DOT
HSIP-SWAP
US DOT
SS4A Planning
Grant
Local
Funding TOTAL
Starting Balance $2,400 $20,000 $2,600 $25,000
Programmed $2,400 $20,000 $2,600 $25,000
Unobligated Funds $ - $ - $ - $ -
4.3 Cost Allocation Plan
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4.4 Private Sector Involvement
The AAMPO will utilize planning and engineering consultants for the following tasks in FY 2026:
•2050 MTP Development
•Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Development
•TSMO/Regional ITS Architecture Document Development
•E Lincoln Way Corridor Study
•Duff Ave Corridor Study
A vendor (Streetlight Data, Inc.) is currently under contract for a web-based transportation dataset and
analytical platform as a part of the data procurement activity within Work Element 7 - Transportation
Data. Additionally, a vendor is anticipated to be procured for a pavement condition data collection and
management system.
The AAMPO certifies that any procurement process and consultant selection will adhere to all
applicable requirements (see Appendix B).
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5 – Revisions to the Transportation Planning Work Program
The TPWP is developed annually; however, it can be amended at any time throughout the life of the
document. The following section outlines the process to be used to amend the work program.
5.1 Overview
2 CFR 200 describes the uniform administrative rules for Federal grants and cooperative agreements
and subawards to State, local and Indian tribal governments. These requirements apply to
metropolitan planning (PL) and State Planning and Research (SPR) grants. FTA has similar requirements
and procedures documented in FTA Circular 5010.1F, which apply to all applicable FTA program grants.
Iowa uses a Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG) where FHWA and FTA planning funds are combined
into a single grant managed through FTA’s TrAMS system. The uses of these funds are documented in
the work programs of the Iowa DOT, MPOs, and RPAs. FTA is the lead agency administering the CPG.
5.2 Waiver of Approvals
All work program changes require prior written Federal approval, unless waived by the awarding
agency. 2 CFR § 200.308 outlines different types of revisions for budget and program plans, and this
FHWA memo on prior approvals summarizes revisions that require prior Federal approval, as well as
other miscellaneous actions and allowable costs that require prior Federal approval.
Types of TPWP revisions that require Federal approval include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Request for additional Federal funding.
•Transfers of funds between categories, projects, functions, or activities which exceed 10% of
the total work program budget when the Federal share of the budget exceeds $150,000.
•Revision of the scope or objectives of activities.
•Transferring substantive programmatic work to a third party (consultant).
•Capital expenditures, including the purchasing of equipment.
•Transfer of funds allotted for training allowances.
Types of revisions that require Iowa DOT approval include:
•Transfers of funds between categories, projects, functions, or activities which do not exceed
10% of the total work program budget, or when the Federal share of the budget is less than
$150,000.
Types of revisions that require MPO/RPA approval include:
•Revisions related to work that does not involve federal funding.
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5.3 Revision and Approval Procedures
•All revision requests from MPOs and RPAs should be submitted electronically to the Iowa DOT
Systems Planning Bureau and the agency’s Iowa DOT District Planner. If all necessary
information is provided, the request will then be forwarded to the FHWA and FTA for review
and any necessary approvals.
▪Revision requests shall, at a minimum, include:
•A letter detailing the work program revision(s)
•A resolution or meeting minutes showing the revision’s approval.
•Budget summary table with changes highlighted.
•Amended work program with any modified section(s) highlighted.
•Revisions where FHWA/FTA is the designated approving agency shall require written approval
by FHWA/FTA prior to commencement of activity, purchasing of equipment, or request for
reimbursement.
•Revisions where the Iowa DOT Systems Planning Bureau is the designated approving agency
shall require written approval by the Iowa DOT Systems Planning Bureau prior to
commencement of activity, purchasing of equipment, or request for reimbursement.
•Revisions where the MPO or RPA is the approving agency shall be approved by the Policy
Board.
•Notification by the approving agency will be in writing.
NOTE: All necessary TPWP approvals shall be in place prior to the commencement of activity,
purchasing of equipment, or request for reimbursement. More specifically, with regard to the
procurement of equipment and services, there should be no notification of award, signed contract,
placement of an order, or agreement with a contractor prior to receiving the necessary TPWP
approvals.
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Appendix A – Resolution of Approval
[PLACEHOLDER FOR RESOLUTION]
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Appendix B – Self-Certification of Procurement and Consultation
Selection Procedures
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Appendix C – Performance Management Agreement
On May 27, 2016, the final rule for statewide and metropolitan transportation planning was published,
based on 2012’s Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and 2015’s Fixing
America’s Transportation System (FAST) Act. As part of this final rule, 23 CFR § 450.314 (h) was
amended to state:
(h)
(1) The MPO(s), State(s), and the providers of public transportation shall jointly agree upon and
develop specific written provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information
related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting
of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward
attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO (see §450.306(d)), and the collection
of data for the State asset management plan for the NHS for each of the following
circumstances:
(i) When one MPO serves an urbanized area;
(ii) When more than one MPO serves an urbanized area; and
(iii) When an urbanized area that has been designated as a TMA overlaps into an
adjacent MPA serving an urbanized area that is not a TMA.
(2) These provisions shall be documented either:
(i) As part of the metropolitan planning agreements required under paragraphs (a), (e),
and (g) of this section; or
(ii) Documented in some other means outside of the metropolitan planning agreements
as determined cooperatively by the MPO(s), State(s), and providers of public
transportation.
In 2017, the following three-pronged approach was cooperatively developed to address 23 CFR §
450.314 (h). This approach provides a regular opportunity to review and update coordination methods
as performance management activities occur, which offers an adaptable framework as performance-
based planning and programming evolves.
•Agreement between the Iowa DOT and MPOs on applicable provisions through documentation
included in each MPO’s TPWP.
•Agreement between the Iowa DOT and relevant public transit agencies on applicable
provisions through documentation included in each public transit agency’s consolidated
funding application.
•Agreement between each MPO and relevant public transit agencies on applicable provisions
through documentation included in the appropriate cooperative agreement(s) between the
MPO and relevant public transit agencies.
Inclusion of the following language in an MPO’s TPWP, and that TPWP’s subsequent approval by Iowa
DOT, constitutes agreement on these items.
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The Iowa DOT and AAMPO agree to the following provisions. The communication outlined in these
provisions between the MPO and Iowa DOT will generally be through the metropolitan and regional
planning coordinator in the Systems Planning Bureau.
1) Transportation performance data
2) Selection of performance targets
3) Reporting of performance targets
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d. MPOs will include information outlined in 23 CFR § 450.324 (f) (3-4) in any metropolitan
transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined
in 23 CFR § 450.326 (d) in any transportation improvement program amended or
adopted after May 27, 2018.
e. Reporting of targets and performance by the Iowa DOT and MPOs shall conform to 23
CFR § 490, 49 CFR § 625, and 49 CFR § 673.
4) Reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical
outcomes for the region of the MPO
a. The Iowa DOT will provide MPOs with the statewide performance data used in
developing statewide targets, and, when applicable, will also provide MPOs with subsets
of the statewide data, based on their planning area boundaries.
5) The collection of data for the State asset management plans for the NHS
a. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for collecting bridge and pavement condition data for
the State asset management plan for the NHS.
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Appendix D – Performance Measure Targets
PM1 (Roadway Safety) Targets
The MPO adopted to support the Iowa DOT’s statewide roadway safety targets on September 24,
2024. These performance measures and associated targets are shown in the following table:
Five Year Rolling AveragesPerformance Measure 2019-2023 Baseline 2021-2025 Target
Number of Fatalities 350.2 365.8
Fatality Rate – per 100 million VMT 1.070 1.085
Number of Serious Injuries 1,378.4 1,496.1
Serious Injury Rate – per 100 million VMT 4.208 4.391
Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 142.2 148.4
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
PM2 (Pavement & Bridge) & PM3 (System Performance & Freight) Targets
The MPO adopted to support the Iowa DOT’s updated statewide PM2 targets on March 25, 2025. The
MPO adopted to support the Iowa DOT’s PM3 targets on January 24, 2023. These performance
measures and associated targets are shown in the following table:
Performance Measure 2021 Baseline 2-Year Target 4 Year Target
Interstate % Good Condition 58.8%55.0%53.0%
Interstate % Poor Condition 0.4%3.0%3.0%
Non-Interstate NHS % Good Condition 37.9%35.0%30.0%Pavement
Non-Interstate NHS % Poor Condition 3.7%6.0%6.0%
NHS % Good Condition 48.6%52.5%48.0%Bridge NHS % Poor Condition 2.4%5.0%6.6%
Interstate % Reliable 99.9%99.9%98.0%Reliability Non-Interstate NHS % Reliable 96.5%96.7%94.0%
Freight Interstate Truck Travel Time Reliability 1.13 1.13 1.25
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Transit Safety Targets
The MPO adopted to support CyRide’s transit safety targets on September 24, 2024. These
performance measures and associated targets are shown in the following table:
Mode of Transit
Service
Major
Events
Major
Events
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Pedestrian
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Vehicular
Collisions
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Fatalities
Fatalities
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Fixed Route Bus 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00
Paratransit 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00
Mode of Transit
Service
Transit
Worker
Fatalities
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Injuries
Injuries
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Transit
Worker
Injuries
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
Assaults
on
Transit
Workers
Assaults
on
Transit
Workers
(per 100
thousand
VRM)
System
Reliability
(VRM/Failures)
Fixed Route Bus 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 34,119.55
Paratransit 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 238,798
The MPO adopted to support CyRide’s transit asset management (TAM) targets on March 25, 2025.
These performance measures and associated targets are shown in the following table:
Rolling Stock
40'-60' Buses
% of fleet exceeds
CyRide's ULB of 15 yrs.27%26%43%35%38%32%35%
Rolling Stock
Cutaways
% of fleet exceeds FTA
ULB of 8 yrs.0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Equipment
Shop Trucks
% of fleet exceeds
CyRide’s ULB of 10 yrs.0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Facilities
Admin./Maint.
Facility
% of facilities rated
under 3.0 on TERM scale 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Facilities Ames
Intermodal Facility
% of facilities rated
under 3.0 on TERM scale 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
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Appendix E – MPO/RPA Carryover Policy
Background
Each year, federal planning funds from both the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) are combined into a new consolidated planning grant (CPG) under the
FTA. This includes all federal transportation funds that are utilized by metropolitan planning
organizations (MPOs) and regional planning affiliations (RPAs) in Iowa for planning, including FHWA
metropolitan planning (PL), state planning and research (SPR), and surface transportation block grant
(STBG) funds and FTA 5305d, 5305e, and 5311 funds. The FHWA funding sources are transferred to FTA
for inclusion in the CPG, and once funds are part of an awarded CPG they are unable to be deobligated
for other purposes.
Carryover is defined as any unspent funding that has been targeted to the agency, but is not included
in the agency’s current state fiscal year (SFY) budget. During the Transportation Planning Work
Program (TPWP) development cycle, carryover ‘targets’ that show the current balances of carryover
funding are provided to the agency along with targets for new federal funding. However, it should be
noted that an agency does not have to wait for the next TPWP cycle to utilize carryover funding if there
are anticipated needs in the current fiscal year. Unbudgeted funding is available to the planning agency
to be amended into its budget at any time. Unspent funding from the prior SFY is available to the
planning agency to be amended into its budget following close-out of the prior SFY.
When developing the TPWP, agencies are required to program carryover funding before programming
new funding. When reimbursement requests are submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation
(DOT), payments are made by utilizing the oldest funding source in the agency’s planning agreement.
Funding is drawn down first by age, then sequentially by source. This helps streamline bookkeeping
and ensure that funding within older CPGs is utilized prior to funding within newer CPGs.
Since MPOs and RPAs are allowed to carry over unused federal planning funds rather than being
required to draw them down within a fiscal year, multiple CPGs are open at any given time. FTA has
asked Iowa DOT to ensure funds are being drawn down in a timely manner and to work to limit the
number of CPGs that are open. Furthermore, the new grant management system FTA launched in 2016
requires additional documentation and justification to keep a grant open past its original end date.
In order to satisfy FTA while still providing flexibility to MPOs and RPAs, Iowa DOT has implemented
internal steps to reduce the number of CPGs that are open, and has also developed the policy outlined
below. Internal steps that Iowa DOT has taken include discussing the necessity of STBG transfers with
individual agencies when substantial carryover balances exist, and evaluating planning agreements and
amending them if necessary early in the SFY to ensure any older funding that was unspent in the
previous SFY is utilized prior to newer funding. The MPO/RPA carryover policy, which is outlined below,
took effect as part of the SFY 2018 TPWP cycle.
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The internal changes and the MPO/RPA carryover policy will help Iowa DOT manage carryover balances
that have become problematic for a small number of planning agencies. Over time, reduced carryover
balances will allow Iowa DOT to maintain fewer open CPGs. In addition, the policy will prevent
unnecessary funding transfers from FHWA to FTA, thus enabling SPR and STBG funding to be used
more efficiently.
MPO/RPA Carryover Policy
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