HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Motion approving Draft FY 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting May 26, 2026, as date of public hearingITEM #:2
DATE:03-24-26
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:FY 2027 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) (see attached) is the
regional work plan developed by the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO)
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Developing a TPWP is
an annual requirement for MPOs and identifies the planning activities the MPO will undertake
during the upcoming fiscal year, including responsible parties, schedules, anticipated
products, funding sources, and the total program budget.
Each fiscal year, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) funding is allocated by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to each of the
Iowa MPOs to conduct the planning activities identified in their TPWP. The following table
breaks down the FY 2027 funds being allocated to the AAMPO by funding source.
Source Amount
FHWA Planning (PL) Carryover $30
FTA 5305d Carryover $0
FHWA STBG Carryover $97,832
FHWA PL Complete Streets Carryover $130
FHWA PL New $130,203
FTA 5305d New $50,293
FHWA STBG New $257,642
FHWA PL Complete Streets New $3,338
TOTAL:$539,468
Key FY 2027 planning activities identified in the TPWP include:
Creation of a regional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan.
Completion of the Duff Avenue corridor study from the Union Pacific Railroad crossing to
16th Street.
Conducting a study of the Lincoln Way corridor from Duff Avenue to Grand Avenue.
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Conducting a study of the S Dayton Avenue corridor from S Dayton Place to the
interchange with U.S. Highway 30.
Development of the FFY 2028-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and
continued administration of the AAMPO’s regional grant funding programs: Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP).
The FY 2027 TPWP includes a total program budget of $673,383, of which $539,383 is
federal funding and $134,000 is local match. All available federal funds are
programmed. Therefore, there are no unobligated federal funds. The following table
summarizes the budget allocated to each work element and sub-activity identified in the
TPWP:
Work Element/Activity
AAMPO
Staff
Hours
Federal
Funding
Local
Match
Total
Funding
1 - Administration 557 $42,400 $10,600 $53,000
2 - Regional Planning 842 $317,600 $79,400 $397,000
2.1 - Regional Planning 842 $49,600 $12,400 $62,000
2.2 - SRTS Plan Consultant 0 $48,000 $12,000 $60,000
2.3 - Lincoln Way Study Consultant 0 $100,000 $25,000 $125,000
2.4 - S Dayton Ave Study Consultant 0 $96,000 $24,000 $120,000
2.5 - Duff Ave Study Consultant 0 $24,000 $6,000 $30,000
3 - Transit Planning 656 $40,000 $10,000 $50,000
4 - Data & Analytics 149 $136,000 $34,000 $170,000
4.1 - Data & Analytics 149 $8,800 $2,200 $11,000
4.2 - Demand Model Consultant 0 $8,000 $2,000 $10,000
4.3 - Traffic Data Procurement 0 $56,000 $14,000 $70,000
4.4 - Pavement Data Procurement 0 $63,200 $15,800 $79,000
5 - Complete Streets*47 $3,468 $0 $3,468
FY 2027 Budget Totals 2,251 $539,383 $134,000 $673,383
*No local match is required for the complete streets work element.
After draft approval of the FY 2027 TPWP by the Transportation Policy Committee, the Iowa
DOT and federal partners will review the draft and provide comments back to the AAMPO by
May 1, 2026. A public comment period will also occur from March 25, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
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After all comments received from the Iowa DOT, federal partners, and the public are
incorporated into the final document, a public hearing on final approval of the FY 2027
TPWP will occur on May 26, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Draft FY 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program and set May 26,
2026, as date of public hearing.
2. Approve the Draft FY 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program, with modifications,
and set May 26, 2026, as date of public hearing.
MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Draft FY 2027 TPWP was developed in accordance with the guidelines set forth by
the Iowa DOT and was unanimously recommended for approval by the Transportation
Technical Committee. It establishes and budgets for critical work to be performed by
the AAMPO over the next fiscal year, including the creation of a regional Safe Routes to
School Plan and the completion of multiple corridor studies. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the MPO Director that the Transportation Policy Committee adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft FY27 TPWP.pdf
FY27 TPWP Presentation Slides.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 26, 2026. Please call (515) 239-5160 to obtain permission to use.
DRAFT
Transportation Planning Work Program
Fiscal Year 2027
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CONTENTS
1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Document Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 AAMPO Overview and Planning Area ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Transportation Policy Committee ............................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Transportation Technical Committee ....................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Core Planning Documents ........................................................................................................................ 5
2 – TPWP Development & Priorities .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 TPWP Development Process .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Planning Priorities..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Ongoing and Future Challenges ............................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Performance-Based Planning ................................................................................................................... 9
3 – Work Elements ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Element 1 - Administration .......................................................................................................................... 11
Element 2 – Regional Planning ..................................................................................................................... 13
Element 3 – Transit Planning ........................................................................................................................ 17
Element 4 – Data & Analytics ....................................................................................................................... 20
Element 5 – Complete Streets ...................................................................................................................... 22
4 – FY 2027 Budget Summary .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Federal Sources Budget Summary ......................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Cost Allocation Plan ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.3 Private Sector Involvement .................................................................................................................... 25
5 – Revisions to the Transportation Planning Work Program .......................................................................... 26
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Waiver of Approvals ............................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Revision and Approval Procedures ......................................................................................................... 27
Appendix A – Resolution of Approval .............................................................................................................. 28
Appendix B – Self-Certification of Procurement and Consultation Selection Procedures .............................. 29
Appendix C – Performance Management Agreement ..................................................................................... 30
Appendix D – Performance Measure Targets .................................................................................................. 33
Appendix E – MPO/RPA Carryover Policy ........................................................................................................ 35
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1 - Introduction
1.1 Document Purpose
The Fiscal Year 2027 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, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. 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
The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) is the governing body of the AAMPO, and its membership
consists of representatives from AAMPO member agencies. Currently, the TPC membership includes
the City of Ames, City of Gilbert, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide), Boone County, and Story County. The
Iowa Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration,
and Iowa State University have advisory, non-voting, representatives.
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 Eric Kretzinger 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 ‡ Gerri Doyle 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
1.5 Core Planning Documents
The AAMPO develops, updates, and maintains the following required 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
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 Regional Economic Alliance 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 ‡ Gerri Doyle Region 7 Community Planner
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2 – TPWP Development & Priorities
2.1 TPWP Development Process
The FY 2027 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.
January 5, 2026 – March 6, 2026 – Initial Draft Development
AAMPO staff developed the initial Draft FY 2027 TPWP.
March 12, 2026 – Transportation Technical Committee Meeting
A review and discussion of the Draft FY 2027 TPWP were undergone by the Transportation
Technical Committee.
March 24, 2026 – Transportation Policy Committee Meeting
A review and discussion of the Draft FY 2027 TPWP were undergone by the Transportation
Policy Committee and the date of public hearing was set for May 26, 2026.
March 25, 2026 – April 30, 2026 – Public Input Period
A public comment period for the Draft FY 2027 TPWP was established from March 25 through
April 30, 2026. 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, 2026 – May 1, 2026 – 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 2027 TPWP. By
May 1, 2026, the MPO received comments to address in the Final FY 2027 TPWP.
May 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026 – Final TPWP Development
AAMPO staff created the Final FY 2027 TPWP based upon feedback from the public, state and
federal partners, and members of the AAMPO Technical and Policy Committees.
May 26, 2026 – Transportation Policy Committee Hearing & Final Approval
A public hearing was held by the Transportation Policy Committee to consider adoption of the
FY 2027 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 AAMPO’s FY 2027 planning activities are guided by the adopted 2050 Metropolitan Transportation
Plan, Ames Connect 2050, and by federal transportation planning requirements established under 23
U.S.C. §134 and 23 CFR 450.
In FY 2027, the AAMPO will prioritize activities that implement regional and federal goals through
coordinated planning, programming, data analysis, and project development efforts. Key planning
priorities include:
• Advancing a safe transportation system for all users through implementation of the
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and integration of safety performance measures into
decision-making.
• Preserving and maintaining infrastructure in a state of good repair through performance -based
asset management, pavement condition monitoring, and fiscally constrained project
programming.
• Enhancing multimodal accessibility and connectivity across roadway, transit, bicycle,
pedestrian, and freight networks.
• Improving system reliability and operational efficiency through Transportation Systems
Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies and regional ITS coordination .
• Supporting economic vitality while protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment .
• Strengthening data-driven and performance-based planning through continued use of the
regional travel demand model and emerging transportation datasets.
Table 1 illustrates the relationship between FY 2027 work elements included in Chapter 3 of this work
program and the regional goals and federal planning factors.
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Table 1: Relation of Work Elements and Regional Goals/Planning Factors
Elem. 1
Admin
Elem. 2
Regional
Planning
Elem. 3
Transit
Planning
Elem. 4
Data &
Analytics
Elem. 5
Complete
Streets
Regional
Goals
Accessibility &
Connectivity X X X X
Safety X X X X
Sustainability X X X X
Efficiency &
Reliability X X X
Placemaking &
Quality of Life X X X
Federal
Planning
Factors
Economic
Vitality X X X
Safety X X X X
Security X X
Accessibility &
Mobility X X X X
Protect &
Enhance the
Environment
and Promote
Conservation
X X X
Integration &
Connectivity X X X
Efficiency X X X
Preservation X X X
Improve
Resiliency &
Reliability
X X X
Enhance Travel
& Tourism X X X X
2.3 Ongoing and Future Challenges
In implementing the 2050 MTP and advancing FY 2027 work activities, the AAMPO will address several
ongoing and emerging challenges:
• Significant traffic variability associated with Iowa State University, regional commuting
patterns, and special events, requiring continued application of TSMO strategies and advanced
analytics.
• Capacity and operational constraints along key corridors and intersections, necessitating
corridor-level analysis and multimodal improvement strategies.
• Integration of safety strategies into project development and programming, consistent with the
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
• Balancing infrastructure preservation and system expansion needs within fiscally constrained
funding environments.
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• Rapid advancements in transportation technology, data systems, and performance monitoring
tools, requiring continued coordination, training, and investment .
Addressing these challenges will require coordinated regional action, strategic project prioritization,
and continued reliance on performance-based decision-making.
2.4 Performance-Based Planning
Performance-based planning and performance management are integral components of the
metropolitan transportation planning process. Federal transportation legislation established a national
framework for improving decision-making through performance measurement, and these national
goals continue to guide metropolitan planning activities.
The AAMPO implements performance-based planning in coordination with the Iowa Department of
Transportation through a Performance Management Agreement (Appendix C). This includes
establishing and supporting regional targets for federally required performance measures related to
safety, pavement and bridge condition, system performance, freight movement, transit asset
management, and other applicable metrics (see Appendix D for the AAMPO’s currently adopted
performance targets).
Progress toward adopted performance targets is incorporated into the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and other planning documents to ensure that
investment decisions are transparent, measurable, and aligned with regional and national objectives.
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3 – Work Elements
This chapter will describe each of the five transportation planning work elements that AAMPO will
undergo in Fiscal Year 2027:
1. Administration
2. Regional Planning
3. Transit Planning
4. Data & Analytics
5. Complete Streets
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Element 1 - Administration
Objective: To administer the “3-C” planning process in a manner that is continuous, cooperative, and
comprehensive, and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Description:
This work element supports the overall administration and management of the AAMPO and ensures
the continued operation of a compliant, effective, and transparent metropolitan transportation
planning process. Activities under this work element provide the organizational, financial, and
procedural foundation necessary to carry out the AAMPO’s planning responsibilities.
Central to this effort is the development, administration, and monitoring of the Transportation
Planning Work Program (TPWP), which serves as the AAMPO’s annual work plan and budget. This
includes tracking expenditures, maintaining financial records, and ensuring that planning funds are
programmed and expended in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
In support of the TPWP and other planning activities, the AAMPO will carry out day-to-day
administrative functions, including supporting the Transportation Policy Committee and Transportation
Technical Committee, preparing meeting materials, maintaining records and documentation, and
coordinating planning activities across the region. The AAMPO will also maintain the equipment,
software, and technical resources necessary to support effective planning efforts.
Public involvement and communication are integral to the administration of the metropolitan planning
process. The AAMPO will implement and periodically evaluate the Public Participation Plan (PPP),
conduct informational meetings and public hearings, and ma intain required public-facing documents
on the AAMPO website to ensure meaningful opportunities for public input throughout the planning
process.
To support these responsibilities, AAMPO staff will pursue training and professional development
opportunities to remain current on regulations, emerging issues, and best practices in transportation
planning, and will coordinate with peer metropolitan and regional planning organizations, state and
federal partners, and other agencies to share information and promote consistent and effective
planning practices.
FY 2027 Products:
• Administer the FY 2027 TPWP.
• Develop and approve the FY 2028 TPWP.
• Submit quarterly reimbursement requests to the Iowa DOT.
• Review and update, as needed, required public participation and civil rights documentation,
including the Public Participation Plan (PPP), Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, and Title VI
documentation.
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• Carry out required annual certifications and complete reports, surveys, and other materials
requested by federal, state, or other governmental agencies.
• Administer meetings and provide support for the Transportation Policy Committee and
Transportation Technical Committee.
• Maintain administrative records, files, and documentation related to MPO planning activities.
• Coordinate with member jurisdictions, state and federal partners, and peer agencies through
regional and statewide transportation planning meetings.
• Participate in conferences, training, and professional development activities related to
transportation planning.
• Conduct outreach and public communication to support MPO planning activities.
• Purchase or lease supplies, equipment, and maintain software and technical resources
necessary to support AAMPO planning efforts.
• Maintain and update the MPO website, branding, and public-facing materials, as needed.
• Review roadway Federal Functional Classifications (FFCs), in coordination with state and federal
partners, on an as-needed basis.
FY 2027 Schedule:
• Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year unless noted below.
• The FY 2028 TPWP will be developed and approved during Q3 & Q4 (January-June 2027).
FY 2027 Hours/Budget:
• Total Budget: $53,000 (Federal - $42,400; Local - $10,600)
• MPO Staff Hours: 557
Primary FY 2026 Accomplishments:
• Administered the FY 2026 TPWP.
• Developed and approved the FY 2027 TPWP.
• Reviewed and requested updates to multiple Roadway Federal Functional Classifications (FFCs)
in the Ames regional area.
• Administered meetings for the Transportation Policy Committee and Transportation Technical
Committee.
Note, all activities from FY 2026 were completed for this work element.
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Element 2 – Regional Planning
Objective: To advance regional transportation priorities through integrated project programming,
long-range and comprehensive planning, and targeted studies that support performance-based
decision-making and implement the goals and objectives of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Description:
This work element includes the AAMPO’s core regional transportation planning activities,
encompassing near-term project programming, long-range and comprehensive planning, and targeted
transportation studies. These activities support implementation of the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan (MTP) and ensure that regional transportation investments are coordinated, data -informed, and
consistent with adopted goals, policies, and applicable state and federal requirements.
The MPO will develop, maintain, and administer the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in
coordination with local jurisdictions, transit providers, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and
federal partners. This includes soliciting and programming projects, ensuring fiscal constraint and MTP
consistency, and providing opportunities for public review and comment in accordance with the Public
Participation Plan.
Long-range and comprehensive planning efforts will focus on maintaining and implementing the MTP,
integrating transportation and land use planning, and providing technical assistance to member
jurisdictions. The MPO will conduct planning analyses and coord ination activities as needed to support
regional decision-making and ensure plans remain current and responsive to changing conditions.
This work element also includes the development and oversight of special transportation studies,
projects, and plans which were identified in the MTP and address regional needs and priorities. Below
are the special studies and plan update identified for FY 2027:
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan
The AAMPO will develop a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan to improve safety and accessibility for
students walking and bicycling to school. The plan will evaluate existing conditions around public
primary and secondary schools, identify infrastructure gaps and safety concerns, and establish priority
walking and bicycling routes. Recommendations will include infrastructure improvements, education
and encouragement strategies, and an implementation framework with potential funding sources. The
plan will be developed in coordination with school districts, local agencies, and the public, and will
support broader regional goals related to safety, accessibility, and active transportation.
Lincoln Way (Duff Ave to Grand Ave) Corridor Study
The AAMPO will support the completion of a corridor study of Lincoln Way between Duff Avenue and
Grand Avenue to evaluate existing and future multimodal operations and identify potential
improvements. The study will assess traffic operations, safety performance, access management, and
bicycle and pedestrian conditions, with consideration of planned and anticipated development within
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the corridor. Alternative improvement concepts will be developed and evaluated, leading to a
preferred alternative that includes planning-level cost estimates, implementation considerations, and
potential funding sources. The study’s findings will provide a foundation for future project
development, guide regional and local investment decisions along the corridor, and inform priorities
and recommendations in the next update of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
S Dayton Avenue (US 30 Interchange to S Dayton Place) Corridor Study
The AAMPO will support a corridor study of S Dayton Avenue from the U.S. Highway 30 interchange to
S Dayton Place, including Isaac Newton Drive and its key connecting intersections with SE 16th Street.
The study will evaluate existing and forecasted traffic conditions, safety performance, and multimodal
connectivity, with particular attention to anticipated development and long-term growth in the area.
The effort will identify and evaluate improvement alternatives, including roadway, intersection, access
management, and multimodal enhancements, and will establish a preferred concept with
implementation strategies and potential funding opportunities. Results of the study will help shape
future transportation improvements, support strategic funding and programming decisions, and
contribute to the identification of long-term needs and priorities during the next Metropolitan
Transportation Plan update.
Duff Avenue (Union Pacific Railroad Crossing to 16th Street) Corridor Study
The AAMPO will continue supporting completion of the Duff Avenue Corridor Study from the at-grade
Union Pacific Railroad crossing to 16th Street. Initiated in FY 2026, the study evaluates existing and
forecasted traffic conditions, safety performance, and multimodal connectivity along the corridor,
including a focus on the operational and connectivity impacts of the railroad crossing. The effort
includes assessing improvement alternatives, such as potential cross-section modifications and
multimodal enhancements, to address long-term transportation needs. In FY 2027, remaining work will
include incorporating public and stakeholder feedback, refining improvement concepts, completing the
study report, and presenting study findings to the Ames City Council.
FY 2027 Products:
• Develop, maintain, and administer the federally required Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP), including amendments and administrative modifications as needed.
• Develop the FFY 2028–2031 TIP and conduct the annual regional project solicitation and
programming process for the AAMPO’s federal funding programs (STBG, TAP, & CRP).
• Ensure consistency between the TIP, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and adopted
performance targets through coordinated planning and programming activities.
• Utilize the adopted Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan to
support regional safety, reliability, and system performance improvements.
• Conduct planning analyses, coordination activities, and technical assistance to support
integration of transportation and land use planning at the regional and local levels.
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• Initiate and oversee development of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan, including
coordination with school districts, local agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Oversee completion of the Lincoln Way, S Dayton Ave, and Duff Ave Corridor Studies, including
consultant coordination, stakeholder engagement, and review of study findings and
recommendations.
• Incorporate findings from corridor studies, plans, and analyses into regional planning efforts to
support future project development, investment decisions, and preparation for the next MTP
update.
• Provide opportunities for public participation and committee review consistent with the Public
Participation Plan for all major planning documents, studies, and program actions.
• Coordinate with state and federal partners to ensure regional planning and programming
activities remain consistent with applicable requirements and performance-based planning
principles.
FY 2027 Schedule:
• Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year unless noted below.
• The FFY 2028-31 TIP will be developed from January to June 2027.
• The annual regional grant project application cycle (STBG, TAP, CRP) will occur from December
2026 to February 2027 with project awards finalized in March 2027.
• The Duff Ave Corridor Study is anticipated to conclude in August 2026.
FY 2027 Hours/Budget:
• Total Budget: $397,000 (Federal - $317,600; Local - $79,400)
• MPO Staff Hours: 842
2.1 Regional 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: $62,000 (Federal - $49,600; Local - $12,400)
• MPO Staff Hours: 842
2.2 SRTS Plan Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to all incurred fees from the consultant
developing the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan.
• Total Budget: $60,000 (Federal - $48,000; Local - $12,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
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2.3 Lincoln Way Corridor Study Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to all incurred fees from the consultant
conducting the Lincoln Way Corridor Study from Duff Avenue to Grand Avenue .
• Total Budget: $125,000 (Federal - $100,000; Local - $25,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
2.4 S Dayton Avenue Corridor Study Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to all incurred fees from the consultant
conducting the S Dayton Avenue Corridor Study from the US 30 Interchange to S Dayton Place .
• Total Budget: $120,000 (Federal - $96,000; Local - $24,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
2.5 Duff Avenue Corridor Study Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to all incurred fees from the consultant
conducting the Duff Avenue Corridor Study from the at-grade Union Pacific Railroad crossing to 16th
Street.
• Total Budget: $30,000 (Federal - $24,000; Local - $6,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
Primary FY 2026 Accomplishments:
• Approved and administered the FFY 2025-28 TIP and developed the FFY 2026-29 TIP.
• Conducted the annual regional project solicitation and programming process for Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and Carbon
Reduction Program (CRP) funding.
• Finalized and adopted the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
• Finalized and adopted the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
• Developed a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan.
• Began work on a corridor study of the Duff Avenue corridor from the Union Pacific Railroad at -
grade crossing to 16th Street.
Note, all activities from FY 2026 were completed for this work element with the exception of the Duff
Avenue corridor study, which is anticipated to conclude in August 2026.
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Element 3 – Transit Planning
Objective: Enhance a coordinated, accessible, and efficient transit system.
Description:
This work element 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 a s 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 concentr ate 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 staff for duties containin g metropolitan
and statewide planning.
FY 2027 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 update and monitoring
• Title VI Program monitoring
• Facility Expansion planning on current site
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• Environmental NEPA Planning (facility & bus shelters)
• MPO-CyRide MOU update
• Safety Plan review/update and performance measures
• Update CyRide’s Transit Asset Management Plan, 2027-2031 performance targets & 2026
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 2027 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 $670,000, or else submit new
DBE Program and DBE Goals accordingly.
• Capital Plan Development to Submit to the Transit Board by December 2026.
• Submit Passenger Transportation Plan meeting minutes to Iowa DOT by 7/31/2026.
• Update TAM Plan and performance targets and submit to AAMPO by 10/1/2026.
• Develop and submit TAM Plan narrative to FTA via NTD requirements by 10/1/2026.
• Review & update Safety Plan in August then submit targets to AAMPO by 10/1/2026.
• CyRide EEO program due to FTA by 10/1/2026.
FY 2027 Hours/Budget:
• Total Budget: $50,000 (Federal - $40,000; Local - $10,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 656
Primary FY 2026 Accomplishments:
• Completed shelter NEPA requirements
• Monitored grant contracts and completed required reporting, surveys and other materials as
requested by Federal, State or other governmental agencies
• Completed Research Grant final report for Automatic Passenger Counter project.
• Analyzed DBE program and threshold requirement for compliance with regulations.
• 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 FY2026 Capital Plan projects.
• Developed Safety Plan & Certification
• Monitored and documented CyRide’s Title VI Program requirements
• Monitored and documented CyRide’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program requirements
• 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 planning, ADA services)
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Note, all activities from FY 2026 were completed for this work element except for the submittal of
CyRide’s EEO Plan update to the FTA due to a change in due date from March 1, 2026, to October 1,
2026. Therefore, the EEO Plan will now be submitted in FY 2027.
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Element 4 – Data & Analytics
Objective: To leverage transportation data, analytics, and modeling to strengthen performance -based
planning and support informed regional transportation planning and investment decisions.
Description:
This work element focuses on the collection, management, analysis, and application of transportation
data, analytics, and modeling tools to support performance-based planning and data-informed
decision-making across the region. Advancements in data availability and analytical capabilities
enhance AAMPO’s ability to evaluate system performance, identify trends, and support regional
transportation planning and investment decisions.
The AAMPO will maintain and leverage transportation data from a variety of sources, including third -
party data services, local and state datasets, and traditional data collection methods. Data may include
traffic volumes, travel times, speeds, origin-destination patterns, bicycle and pedestrian activity, safety
data, pavement condition information, and socioeconomic characteristics. The AAMPO will analyze
these datasets to support planning activities, performance monitoring, and project development
efforts, and will provide data access and technical support to member jurisdictions and stakeholders as
appropriate.
This work element also includes data analysis and modeling activities that support regional planning
and studies. The AAMPO will maintain and utilize its regional travel demand model and other analytical
tools to evaluate existing and future transportation conditions and inform corridor studies, long-range
planning efforts, and performance-based decision-making in coordination with partner agencies.
FY 2027 Products:
• Maintain and leverage transportation data sources, subscriptions, and analytics platforms to
support regional planning, studies, and performance-based decision-making.
• Collect, manage, and analyze transportation datasets, including traffic, safety, multimodal,
pavement, and socioeconomic data, to identify trends and support planning efforts.
• Maintain and utilize the regional travel demand model and analytical tools to evaluate existing
and future transportation conditions and support planning and study activities.
• Provide data analysis, modeling support, and technical assistance to member jurisdictions and
regional partners, as appropriate.
• Evaluate and integrate new data sources and analytical methods to enhance the MPO’s data
and analytics capabilities.
FY 2027 Schedule:
• Activities for this work element will be ongoing throughout the fiscal year.
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FY 2027 Hours/Budget:
• Total Budget: $170,000 (Federal - $136,000; Local - $34,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 149
4.1 Data & Analytics
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: $11,000 (Federal - $8,800; Local - $2,200)
• MPO Staff Hours: 149
4.2 Travel Demand Model Consultant
This activity within the work element’s budget is dedicated to all fees incurred by the consultant
managing and updating the regional travel demand model.
• Budget: $10,000 (Federal - $8,000; Local - $2,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
4.3 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: $70,000 (Federal - $56,000; Local - $14,000)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
4.4 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: $79,000 (Federal - $63,200; Local - $15,800)
• MPO Staff Hours: 0
Primary FY 2026 Accomplishments:
• Completed update to the regional travel demand model in coordination with the 2050
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update.
• Maintained and utilized regional transportation data and analytics platforms to support
planning activities, studies, and project development across the MPO planning area.
Note, all activities from FY 2026 were completed for this work element.
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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 childcar e
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 inte rcity passenger
rail.
5. Development of transportation plans and policies that support transit-oriented development.
FY 2027 Products:
• AAMPO staff time and contribution toward the creation of a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan.
Work undertaken past the budget threshold of this work element will fall under Work Element
2 – Regional Planning.
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FY 2027 Schedule:
• Activity for this work element will conclude no later than the anticipated adoption of the SRTS
Plan (est. June 2027).
FY 2027 Hours/Budget:
• Total Budget: $3,468 (Federal - $3,468) 100% reimbursement rate
• MPO Staff Hours: 47
Primary FY 2026 Accomplishments:
• Contributed towards the multi-model and active transportation components of the 2050 MTP
update.
Note, all activities from FY 2026 were completed for this work element.
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4 – FY 2027 Budget Summary
4.1 Federal Sources Budget Summary
Table 2 shows a breakdown of the five work elements including their budget totals, federal funding sources, and MPO staff hours by activity.
Table 2: FY 2027 Federal Planning Budget
Federal Funding Source
Work Element/Activity
MPO
Staff
Hours
FHWA
PL
C/O
FTA
5305d
C/O
FHWA
STBG
C/O
FHWA
PL CS S-A
C/O
FHWA
PL
New
FTA
5305d
New
FHWA
STBG
New
FHWA
PL CS S-A
New
Federal
Funding
Local
Match
Total
Funding
1 – Administration 557 $30 - - - $32,077 $10,293 - - $42,400 $10,600 $53,000
2 – Regional Planning 842 - - $97,832 - $49,600 - $170,168 - $317,600 $79,400 $397,000
2.1 - Regional Planning 842 - - - - $49,600 - - - $49,600 $12,400 $62,000
2.2 - SRTS Plan Consultant 0 - - $48,000 - - - - - $48,000 $12,000 $60,000
2.3 - Lincoln Way Study Consultant 0 - - $25,832 - - - $74,168 - $100,000 $25,000 $125,000
2.4 - S Dayton Ave Study Consultant 0 - - - - - - $96,000 - $96,000 $24,000 $120,000
2.5 - Duff Ave Study Consultant 0 - - $24,000 - - - - - $24,000 $6,000 $30,000
3 – Transit Planning 656 - - - - - $40,000 - - $40,000 $10,000 $50,000
4 – Data & Analytics 149 - - - - $48,526 - $87,474 - $136,000 $34,000 $170,000
4.1 - Data & Analytics 149 - - - - $8,800 - - - $8,800 $2,200 $11,000
4.2 - Demand Model Consultant 0 - - - - - - $8,000 - $8,000 $2,000 $10,000
4.3 - Traffic Data Procurement 0 - - - - $39,726 - $16,274 - $56,000 $14,000 $70,000
4.4 - Pavement Data Procurement 0 - - - - - - $63,200 - $63,200 $15,800 $79,000
5 – Complete Streets 47 - - - $130 - - - $3,338 $3,468 $0 $3,468
FY 2027 Budget Totals 2,251 $30 $0 $97,832 $130 $130,203 $50,293 $257,642 $3,338 $539,468 $134,000 $673,468
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Table 3 shows a breakdown of the budgeted unobligated federal funds by source.
Table 3: FY 2027 Unobligated Funds
FHWA
PL
C/O
FTA
5305d
C/O
FHWA
STBG
C/O
FHWA
PL CS S-A
C/O
FHWA PL
New
FTA
5305d
New
FHWA
STBG
New
FHWA
PL CS S-A
New
TOTAL
Starting Balance $30 $0 $97,832 $130 $130,203 $50,293 $257,642 $3,338 $539,468
Programmed $30 $0 $97,832 $130 $130,203 $50,293 $257,642 $3,338 $539,468
Unobligated Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
The AAMPO has budgeted a total of $673,468 for FY 2027 across all work elements, $539,468 of which
will come from federal funding sources. There are no unobligated federal funds budgeted. There are
2,250 staff hours budgeted for MPO staff. This budget conforms to the MPO/RPA Carryover Policy
(Appendix E). Note that FHWA program funding is transferred to FTA and merged with FTA funds into a
consolidated planning grant.
4.2 Cost Allocation Plan
The City of Ames is the primary fiscal agent for the AAMPO. The local match for salaries and other
expenses is a part of the City of Ames Program Budget , adopted by the City of Ames City Council for all
personnel and associated expenses. Costs billed will be for those specified. The main source of local -
match funds will come from the City of Ames Road Use Tax allocation. New FY 202 7 funds have been
combined with the carryover amounts for expense allocations. Carryover funds will be used first before
new allocations. The AAMPO does not charge indirect costs.
4.3 Private Sector Involvement
The AAMPO expects to utilize private sector consultants and/or vendors for the following activities in
FY 2027:
• SRTS Plan Development (Work Element 2 – Regional Planning)
• Lincoln Way Corridor Study (Work Element 2 – Regional Planning)
• S Dayton Ave Corridor Study (Work Element 2 – Regional Planning)
• Duff Ave Corridor Study (Work Element 2 – Regional Planning)
• Regional Travel Demand Model Support (Work Element 4 – Data & Analytics)
• Traffic Data Procurement (Work Element 4 – Data & Analytics)
• Pavement Data Procurement (Work Element 4 – Data & Analytics)
The AAMPO certifies that any procurement process and consultant selection will adhere to all
applicable requirements (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 FT A 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 of approval]
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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
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.
b. If MPOs choose to develop their own target for any measure, they will provide the Iowa
DOT with any supplemental data they utilize in the target -setting process.
2) Selection of performance targets
a. The Iowa DOT will develop draft statewide performance targets for FHWA measures in
coordination with MPOs. Coordination may include in-person meetings, web meetings,
conference calls, and/or email communication. MPOs shall be given an opportunity to
provide comments on statewide targets and methodology before final statewide targets
are adopted.
b. If an MPO chooses to adopt their own target for any measure, they will develop draft
MPO performance targets in coordination with the Iowa DOT. Coordination methods
will be at the discretion of the MPO, but the Iowa DOT shall be provided an opportunity
to provide comments on draft MPO performance targets and methodology prior to final
approval.
3) Reporting of performance targets
a. Iowa DOT performance targets will be reported to FHWA and FTA, as applicable. MPOs
will be notified when Iowa DOT has reported final statewide targets.
b. MPO performance targets will be reported to the Iowa DOT.
i. For each target, the MPO will provide the following information no later than
180 days after the date the Iowa DOT or relevant provider of public
transportation establishes performance targets, or the date specified by federal
code.
1. A determination of whether the MPO is 1) agreeing to plan and program
projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the Iowa
DOT or relevant provider of public transportation performance target, or
2) setting a quantifiable target for that performance measure for the
MPO’s planning area.
2. If a quantifiable target is set for the MPO planning area, the MPO will
provide any supplemental data used in determining any such target.
3. Documentation of the MPO’s target or support of the statewide or
relevant public transportation provider target will be provided in the
form of a resolution or meeting minutes.
c. The Iowa DOT will include information outlined in 23 CFR § 450.216 (f) in any statewide
transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined
in 23 CFR § 450.218 (q) in any statewide transportation improvement program amended
or adopted after May 27, 2018.
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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 AAMPO chose to adopt and support the Iowa DOT’s statewide roadway safety targets on
September 23, 2025. These performance measures and associated targets are shown in the following
table:
Performance Measure Five Year Rolling Averages
2020-2024 Baseline 2022-2026 Target
Number of Fatalities 354.0 364.6
Fatality Rate – per 100 million VMT 1.077 1.092
Number of Serious Injuries 1,382.8 1,385.3
Serious Injury Rate – per 100 million VMT 4.207 4.126
Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 147.4 149.8
*Rates are per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
PM2 (Pavement & Bridge) & PM3 (System Performance & Freight) Targets
The AAMPO chose to adopt and support the Iowa DOT’s updated statewide PM2 targets on March 25,
2025. The MPO chose to adopt and 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
Pavement
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%
Non-Interstate NHS % Poor Condition 3.7% 6.0% 6.0%
Bridge NHS % Good Condition 48.6% 52.5% 48.0%
NHS % Poor Condition 2.4% 5.0% 6.6%
Reliability Interstate % Reliable 99.9% 99.9% 98.0%
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 AAMPO chose to adopt and support CyRide’s transit safety targets on September 23, 2025. 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 30,703.09
Paratransit 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 317,045
Transit Asset Management Targets
The AAMPO chose to adopt and support CyRide’s transit asset management (TAM) targets on January
13, 2026. These performance measures and associated targets are shown in the following table:
TAM Performance
Measure Class Performance Target 2025
Target
2025
Year-End
Results
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Rolling Stock
40'-60' Buses
% of fleet exceeds
CyRide's ULB of 15 yrs. 43% 42% 31% 39% 33% 27% 27%
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
At the beginning of the calendar year, each planning agency’s average annual federal transportation
planning expenditures, based on the past five state fiscal years, will be calculated. If an agency has
available carryover balances totaling more than this average, the following will apply.
RPA: The agency will receive its FTA allocation of 5305e and/or 5311 funding. The agency will not
receive an SPR allocation or be allowed to transfer STBG funds for planning unless it can substantiate
anticipated budget needs tied to significant expenditures (e.g., LRTP update, equipment purchases,
consultant services, etc.).
MPO: The agency will receive its FHWA PL allocation and FTA 5305d allocation. The agency will not be
allowed to transfer STBG funds for planning unless it can substantiate anticipated budget needs tied to
significant expenditures (e.g., LRTP update, equipment purchases, consultant services, etc.).
Every year prior to or during the distribution of annual targets, each agency will be provided with its
average annual federal expenditures and carryover balances and informed whether or not its SPR
and/or STBG funds will be constrained due to available carryover balances. The agency will be provided
an opportunity to respond and substantiate any anticipated significant expenditures during the
upcoming contract year that would necessitate the SPR and/or STBG funding transfer. Iowa DOT will
consider these needs and provide a response to the agency prior to distributing final targets. Any STBG
constrained through this process will remain part of the planning agency’s STBG balance, and will be
available for programming towards other projects. Any SPR constrained through this process will
remain with Iowa DOT, and utilized as part of its SPR program.
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Annual requirement for MPOs to develop a Transportation Planning Work
Program (TPWP) for the upcoming fiscal year.
Identifies the planning activities the MPO will undertake during the fiscal year
and includes a program budget for conducting those activities.
Federal planning dollars from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) sources are targeted to MPOs to conduct
the planning activities identified in their TPWP.
These sources require a 20% local match (minor exception for complete
streets set-aside).
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Source Amount
FHWA PL Carryover
FTA 5305d Carryover
FHWA STBG Carryover
FHWA PL Complete Streets Carryover*
FHWA PL New
FTA 5305d New
FHWA STBG New
FHWA PL Complete Streets New*
TOTAL:
AAMPO Federal Planning Funding Sources for FY 2027
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Key FY 2027 Planning Activities:
Creation of a regional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan.
Completion of the Duff Avenue corridor study from the Union Pacific Railroad
crossing to 16th Street.
Conducting a study of the Lincoln Way corridor from Duff Avenue to Grand
Avenue.
Conducting a study of the S Dayton Avenue corridor from S Dayton Place to
the interchange with U.S. Highway 30.
Development of the FFY 2028-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) and continued administration of the AAMPO’s regional grant funding
programs.
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S Dayton Ave Corridor Study Area
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Lincoln Way Corridor Study Area
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AAMPO Program Budget for FY 2027
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DRAFT FY 2027 TPWP
Next Steps:
March 25, 2026 – April 30, 2026: Public Comment Period
March 25, 2026 – April 30, 2026: Review by Iowa DOT, FHWA, & FTA
May 26, 2026: Public Hearing & Final Approval by Transportation Policy Committee
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