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Home My WebLink AboutA001 - Council Action Form dated July 14, 2026ITEM #:2 DATE:07-14-26 DEPT:AAMPO SUBJECT:ADDITION OF CIRTPA AS NON-VOTING ADVISORY MEMBER TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The AAMPO Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) serves as the governing body of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) and oversees the metropolitan transportation planning process in compliance with federal and state requirements. Committee membership and representation are governed by the TPC Bylaws. Article III of the TPC Bylaws (see attached) establishes both voting representatives and non- voting advisory representatives on the committee. Current non-voting advisory members include: Iowa State University Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) is a regional planning organization serving jurisdictions in central Iowa. AAMPO and CIRTPA regularly coordinate on regional transportation planning, federal and state funding programs, passenger transportation, and corridor planning. AAMPO currently appoints representatives to serve on CIRTPA’s committees. Adding CIRTPA as a non-voting advisory member to AAMPO's committees would formalize this existing coordination and strengthen collaboration on transportation planning across the greater central Iowa region. This change would not alter the committee’s voting structure or affect the representation, funding availability, or voting authority of any current member agency. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMAMPO) is also in the process of adding CIRTPA as a non-voting advisory member, reflecting broader regional coordination efforts across central Iowa. If approved, Article III, Section 3 of the TPC Bylaws would be amended to include the following representation: Member Agency (# Reps)Representation City of Ames (7)Mayor and City Council Members City of Gilbert (1)Mayor Story County (1)Board of Supervisors Member 1 Boone County (1)Board of Supervisors Member Ames Transit Agency (1)Board of Trustees Member Iowa State University (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Iowa Department of Transportation (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Federal Highway Administration (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Federal Transit Administration (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Pursuant to Ar ticle VII of the TPC Bylaws, amendments require approval by the Transportation Policy Committee through a single affirmative vote. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the amendment to the TPC Bylaws adding CIRTPA as a non-voting advisory member. 2. Decline to add CIRTPA as a non-voting advisory member this time. MPO DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: AAMPO and CIRTPA have an established working relationship built on ongoing coordination in regional transportation planning, passenger transportation, funding programs, and mobility initiatives across central Iowa. AAMPO already appoints representatives to serve on CIRTPA’s committees, and formalizing CIRTPA’s participation on the TPC as a non-voting advisory member would strengthen this existing partnership while preserving the committee’s current voting structure. This action would also align with similar coordination efforts currently underway at the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the MPO Director that the Transportation Policy Committee adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above. ATTACHMENT(S): AAMPO TPC ByLaws.pdf 2 1 BYLAWS of the TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE of the AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ARTICLE I – PURPOSE These bylaws shall be used by the Transportation Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as “TPC”) of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (hereinafter referred to as “AAMPO”) for the transactions of its duties pursuant to the Articles of Agreement of the AAMPO. ARTICLE II – FUNCTION Section 1: The TPC shall act as the governing body of the AAMPO and shall conduct its business in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Section 2: The TPC shall conduct a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process in the adoption of plans, programs, and initiatives. Plans, programs, and planning activities shall lead to the development and operation of an integrated, intermodal transportation system that facilities the efficient and economical movement of people and goods. Section 3: The TPC shall annually adopt a one-year Transportation Planning Work Program and associated budget, adopt a four-year Transportation Improvement Program, and certify that the AAMPO is conducting its transportation planning processes in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Section 4: Every five years, the TPC shall adopt a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Long-Range Transportation Plan) with a planning horizon of twenty-five years. Section 5: The TPC shall adopt other plans and documentation on an as needed basis including, but not limited to, a Public Participation Plan, Passenger Transportation Plan, Title VI documentation, Safety Action Plan, and Regional ITS Architecture documentation. ARTICLE III – REPRESENTATION Section 1: Representation on the TPC shall be open to any member agency of the AAMPO pursuant to the requirements of the Articles of Agreement. Section 2: Representatives on the TPC will be established as a full-voting representative or serve as a non-voting advisory representative, pursuant to the requirements of the Articles of Agreement. 3 2 Section 3: The representatives serving on the TPC shall be as follows: Member Agency (# Reps)Representation City of Ames (7)Incumbent Mayor and City Council Members City of Gilbert (1)Incumbent Mayor Story County (1)Supervisor Boone County (1)Supervisor Ames Transit Agency (1)Board of Trustees Member Iowa State University (1)1 representative (non-voting advisory) Iowa Department of Transportation (1) 1 representative (non-voting advisory) Federal Highway Administration (1) 1 representative (non-voting advisory) Federal Transit Administration (1) 1 representative (non-voting advisory) Section 4: Representatives to the TPC shall be appointed by the respective governing body or administration of each member agency. Section 5: Each member agency may appoint alternate representatives in a number not to exceed the number of its regular representatives. Alternate representatives shall have the same voting rights at meetings of the TPC as the member agency’s regular representative they are substituting for. Section 6: Member agencies must provide appropriate resolution or documentation for the designation of a new representative or alternative representative on the TPC before the first meeting of a given calendar year. Section 7: TPC representation noted in Section 3 above may be amended or modified at any time through amending these bylaws, pursuant to Article VII, to ensure appropriate representation for any expansion of the metropolitan planning area or the addition or removal of member agencies. ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS Section 1: The TPC shall have two officers, a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be responsible for servings as the presiding officer over meetings, executing all documents authorized by the TPC, appointing persons to committees as necessary, and all other such duties and powers customary of the office or as designated by the TPC. The Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in their absence or inability to act. Section 2: The Chairperson of the TPC shall be the incumbent mayor of the City of Ames and the Vice Chairperson shall be the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Ames. Section 3: Any vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice Chairperson shall be filled by a majority vote of the TPC The officer so appointed shall serve until the replacement of the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Ames is selected. 4 3 ARTICLE V – MEETINGS Section 1: The TPC shall meet at the call of the Chairperson at such time and place as determined by the TPC or the Chairperson. Section 2: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total voting representatives of the TPC. A simple majority of the voting members present shall be required for approval of actions by the TPC. Section 3: The presiding officer may participate in discussion and vote but shall not make a motion. Section 4: The meetings shall be conducted in general accordance with the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order. Section 5: Agendas and supporting materials for regularly scheduled meetings shall be sent to primary representatives at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Section 6: Special meetings may be called by written request to and approval by the Chairperson. At least five (5) days of notice shall be given for a special meeting. ARTICLE VI – COMMITTEES Section 1: Pursuant to the Articles of Agreement, the TPC hereby establishes the Transportation Technical Committee (hereinafter referred to as “TTC”) to serve as the primary advisory committee to the TPC. The TTC shall be composed of representatives from member agencies and other appropriate regional agencies and organizations. The TTC shall establish its own bylaws, which shall establish purpose, function, representation, officers, meeting procedure, and amendment procedure. Section 2: The TPC herby grants the authority for the Story County Transportation Collaboration to act as the Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) for the development of Passenger Transportation Plans. ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS A majority affirmative vote of all voting representatives of the TPC shall be required to amend these bylaws. 5