HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Transportation Policy Committee Action Form dated May 26, 2026ITEM #:7
DATE:05-26-26
DEPT:AAMPO
SUBJECT:FINAL FY 2027 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 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. 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.
On March 24, 2026, the AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee unanimously
approved the Draft FY 2027 TPWP (click here to view the committee action form).
Since draft approval, a public comment period and a review by the Iowa DOT and federal
partners has occurred. No public comments were received by staff. Two minor comments
were received by Iowa DOT as follows:
1. Include a separate line item in the budget table for the annual development of the MPO's
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
2. Update the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5305d funding target to $51,171, to
reflect the FTA's recently finalized 5305d funding amounts.
Staff has addressed the above comments in the Final FY 2027 TPWP (see attached).
Additionally, in response to discussion at the March 24 Transportation Policy Committee
meeting, staff has modified the northern limits of the S Dayton Ave Corridor Study to
now include the intersection of S Dayton Ave and SE 5th Street . Staff confirmed with the
selected consultant that this change would fit within the current project budget. A professional
services agreement for this study is anticipated to be brought to the Ames City Council for
approval at the June 9, 2026, meeting, with work on the project allowed to begin on July 1,
2026.
Once approved, the Final FY 2027 TPWP will become effective on July 1, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Final FY 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program.
2. Approve the Final FY 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program, with modifications by
the Transportation Policy Committee.
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MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Transportation Policy Committee unanimously approved the Draft FY 2027 TPWP
on March 24, 2026. For the final document, staff addressed minor comments received
by the Iowa DOT and modified the northern limits of the S Dayton Ave Corridor Study to
now include the intersection with SE 5th St based on discussion at the March 24
meeting. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the MPO Director that the Transportation
Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
AAMPO Final FY27 TPWP.pdf
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