| Page FY 2016 ‐ 2017 Unified Planning Work Program for the Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO – Valley Planning Region Portion Prepared by the: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments June 2015 i | Page Table of Contents Authorizing Resolution: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments iiI I: Statement of Cooperative MPO/State/Transit Operators Planning Roles and Responsibilities Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 1 Purpose General Roles and Responsibilities Long Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Air Quality Planning Public Participation Program Public Transportation Planning Fiscal/Financial Planning Congestion Management Process (CMP) Program Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Amendment 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 II: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Regional Transportation Planning Process 4 Introduction Metropolitan Planning Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO Central Naugatuck Valley Region MPO Central Connecticut MPO Transportation Systems Transportation Planning Issues and Goals UPWP Program Objectives 4 5 7 10 11 11 12 15 III. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Regional Transportation Work Program FY 2016‐2017 18 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Outline Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Budget Task 1: Data Collection/Analysis Task 2A: Transportation Planning – Highways Task 2B: Transportation Planning – Transit Task 2C: Transportation Planning – Non‐motorized Transportation Modes Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration Task 4: Other Technical Assistance 18 19 21 26 32 37 42 50 ii | Page IV. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Task and Staff Allocation Budgets and Regional Transportation Program Schedules FY 2016‐2017 55 FY 2016 Task Allocation by Funding Sources and Revenues FY 2017 Task Allocation by Funding Sources and Revenues FY 2016 Task Allocation Budget FY 2017 Task Allocation Budget FY 2016 Staff Allocation Budget FY 2017 Staff Allocation Budget FY 2016 Regional Transportation Program Schedule Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley Planning Region Portion) FY 2017 Regional Transportation Program Schedule Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley Planning Region Portion) Job Classifications by Title Maximum Hourly Rates 55 55 56 57 57 58 59 60 61 67 Attachments Memorandum of Understanding: Regional Transportation Planning Responsibility and Federal Funding in the Greater Bridgeport and Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Memorandum of Understanding: Regional Transportation Planning and Funding in the Bridgeport ‐ Stamford Urbanized Area Letter of Understanding between the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO and Department of Environmental Protection Memorandum of Understanding for Coordination of Transportation Planning Activities in the Three State New York‐New Jersey‐ Connecticut Metropolitan Region 68 iii | Page 1 | Page I. Statement of Cooperative MPO/State/Transit Operators Planning Roles and Responsibilities Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Purpose The purpose of this statement is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the State, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), as the federally designated transportation planning agency for the Valley planning region portion of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO, and other appropriate providers of public transportation as required by 23 CFR Section 450.314(a) “Metropolitan Planning Agreements” [formerly 23 CFR Section 450.310(e)]. The transportation planning staff for the Valley planning region portion of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO is hosted by the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments. General Roles and Responsibilities The NVCOG will perform the transportation planning process for the Valley planning region portion of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO, and develop procedures to coordinate transportation planning activities in accordance with applicable federal regulations and guidance. The transportation process will, at a minimum, consist of: 1. Preparation of an annual Unified Planning Work Program that lists and describes all transportation planning studies and tasks to be completed during the fiscal year. 2. Preparation and update of a long range, multi‐modal regional transportation plan (LRTP) for the respective MPO within the NVCOG planning region. 3. Preparation and maintenance of a short‐range transportation improvement program (TIP) for the respective MPO within the NVCOG planning region. 4. Financial planning to ensure plan and program are financially constrained and within anticipated funding levels. 5. Conduct of planning studies and system performance monitoring, 6. Public outreach. 7. Ensuring the transportation planning process does not have a significant or disproportionate impact on low income, minority and transit dependent Title VI populations. 8. Consideration of congestion management strategies as a routine transportation planning activity. 9. Ensuring plans, projects and programs are consistent with and conform to air quality goals of reducing transportation‐related emissions and attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Long Range Transportation Plan 1. The VCOG will update and prepare the long range (20‐to‐25 years) transportation plan for the Valley planning region portion of the GBVMPO. 2 | Page 2. The NVCOG will work with respective MPO partners to develop a consolidated transportation plan that includes the key issues facing the larger and interconnected urbanized areas and considers the priority programs and projects. 3. The CTDOT will provide financial information and transportation‐related data in support of developing the transportation plan: 4. The NVCOG will consult with the appropriate providers of public transportation on local bus capital projects to include in the transportation plans, and will work cooperatively to develop the 10‐year capital programs. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1. The TIP for the GBVMPO will be prepared and compiled through a consultative process between CTDOT, the NVCOG, other MPO partners and the appropriate provider(s) of public transportation. 2. The CTDOT will prepare an initial list of projects to include in the new TIP and will solicit comments. 3. The CTDOT will provide detailed project descriptions, cost estimates and program schedules. 4. The CTDOT will provide a list of projects obligated during each of the federal fiscal years covered by the expiring TIP/STIP. 5. The NVCOG, in conjunction with the GBRC, will compile the TIP for the GBVMPO and work with the MPO partners on consolidating the TIP for the MPO area. 6. The CTDOT will develop the STIP based on the MPOs’ TIPs and projects located in the rural regions of Connecticut. 7. The CTDOT will provide proposed amendments to the GBVMPO for consideration. 8. The NVCOG will consult with CTDOT on amendments to the TIP/STIP being proposed by the NVCOG to obtain concurrence and ensure financial consistency. Air Quality Planning 1. The NVCOG is committed to working with the CTDOT and the CTDEEP on air quality matters, including the assessment of transportation systems impacts on air quality. 2. The VCOG will participate in annual air quality consultation meetings to discuss the air quality conformity process, the regional emissions analysis and air quality modeling. 3. The CTDOT will conduct the regional emissions analyses and provide the results to the NVCOG. 4. The NVCOG will make the regional emissions analysis available to the public. Public Participation Program 1. The NVCOG will annually review and evaluate its public participation program. 2. The NVCOG will work to ensure that low income, minority and transit dependent areas are afforded an adequate opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process, receive a fair‐share of the transportation improvement benefits and do not endure a disproportionate transportation burden. 3 | Page 3. The NVCOG’s transportation planning process will include consultation with state and local agencies responsible for land use and growth management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation and historic preservation. 4. The NVCOG will maintain its website to provide clear and concise information on the transportation planning process and provide an opportunity to download reports and documents. Public Transportation Planning 1. The NVCOG will provide for the participation of transit providers at all transportation committee and policy board meetings. 2. The NVCOG will provide the opportunity for the transit providers to review and comment on planning products relating to transit issues within the region. 3. The NVCOG will provide the opportunity for the transit provider(s) to participate in UPWP, long range transportation plan and TIP development. 4. The NVCOG will assist the transit provider(s) to the extent feasible with planning for transit related activities. Fiscal/Financial Planning 1. The CTDOT will provide the NVCOG with up‐to‐date fiscal and financial information on the statewide and regional transportation improvement programs to the extent practicable. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Program 1. The CTDOT, as the state’s primary entity for implementing and conducting the CMP, will provide the NVCOG with its congestion screening report. 2. The NVOCG will conduct highway performance monitoring. 3. The NVCOG will work with CTDOT on programming possible congestion‐reducing projects. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program 1. The CTDOT will maintain the statewide ITS architecture and ensure consistency with the regional priorities. 2. The NVCOG will participate and collaborate with CTDOT on ITS projects. Amendment This Statement on Transportation Planning may be amended from time to time or to coincide with annual UPWP approval as jointly deemed necessary or in the best interests of all parties, including Federal transportation agencies. The effective date will be upon endorsement by the VCOG and approval of the UPWP by the relevant Federal transportation agencies. Nothing 4 | Page contained in this Statement is intended to or shall limit the authority or responsibilities assigned to signatory organizations under Connecticut law, federal law, local ordinance or charter. II. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Regional Transportation Planning Process Introduction The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) was formed on January 1, 2015, by the merger of the Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley (COGCNV) and the Valley Council of Governments (VCOG). The City of Bristol and Town of Plymouth, formerly of the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency, elected to join the new organization. The new planning region encompasses 19 municipalities in west‐central Connecticut covering approximately 422 square miles. The City of Waterbury is the largest city and serves as the region’s central city. Based on the 2010 Census, the region has a total population of 448,708 people. The Naugatuck Valley planning region includes the whole of the Census‐defined Waterbury urbanized area, and parts of the Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area, New Haven urbanized area and Hartford urbanized area. Ansonia Naugatuck Southbury Beacon Falls Oxford Thomaston Bethlehem Plymouth Waterbury Bristol Prospect Watertown Cheshire Seymour Wolcott Derby Shelton Woodbury Middlebury The NVCOG coordinates planning activities and provides technical and support services to the region’s transportation policy and decision‐making boards and member municipalities. While the consolidation of COGCNV and VCOG combined planning in the region, the jurisdiction of the metropolitan planning organizations was not adjusted to correspond to the new regional planning area boundaries. The NVCOG conducts the federal transportation planning process in accordance with federal regulations, and as provided in MAP‐21 for the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley planning region portion) and the Central Naugatuck Valley Region MPO (CNVR MPO). Coordination and planning assistance is provided to the Capitol Region Council of Governments, which is serving as host for the Central Connecticut MPO, for work related to the City of Bristol and Town of Plymouth. 5 | Page The Unified Planning Work Program for the Naugatuck Valley COG is prepared in accordance with Title 23 CFR Part 420 and Part 450 Section 308. The metropolitan transportation planning activities documented in the UPWP will be performed using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration), under Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53. The planning tasks for the GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion), CNVR MPO and the Bristol‐Plymouth portion of the CCMPO are described in the UPWP and identified by the respective MPO. Funding to perform UPWP tasks is also provided by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and member municipalities of the NVCOG. Metropolitan Planning The Naugatuck Valley planning region is located in west‐central Connecticut and lies primarily in New Haven County. Several of the region’s northern communities are located in Litchfield County. The City of Bristol is in Hartford County and the City of Shelton lies in Fairfield County. The region’s center city is Waterbury, which is mid‐way between Hartford to the east, New Haven to the south, Bridgeport to the southwest and Danbury to the west. The urbanized areas within the Naugatuck Valley planning region are shown on the map on the following page. Metropolitan planning, as required by the US Department of Transportation, is conducted by the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) for three metropolitan planning organizations (MPO): 1. Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (GBVMPO): The four lower Naugatuck Valley cities of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton are members of the GBVMPO. 2. Central Naugatuck Valley Region MPO (CNVR MPO): The MPO is comprised of 13 municipalities centered by Waterbury. 3. Central Connecticut MPO (CCMPO): The MPO is comprised of the seven municipalities of the former Central Connecticut planning region and is hosted by the Capitol Region Council of Governments. Two communities, the City of Bristol and the Town of Plymouth, are members of the NVCOG and included in the CCMPO. The existing MPOs in Connecticut are depicted on the map following the urbanized area map. 6 | Page Census Defined Urbanized Areas Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 7 | Page Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) works cooperatively and collaboratively with the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council as the combined Greater Bridgeport and Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (GBVMPO). The GBVMPO is primarily responsible for providing policy direction on all aspects of the transportation planning process, as specified in federal transportation acts, including the MAP‐21, and federal transportation policies and rules. Responsibilities include: 1. Adopting a comprehensive and multi‐modal long‐range regional transportation plan (LRTP) for the GBVMPO metropolitan planning area. 2. Developing, maintaining and, as necessary, amending a short‐range transportation improvement program (TIP). Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Connecticut 8 | Page 3. Ensuring its transportation plan, program and projects conform to air quality goals. The membership of the GBVMPO consists of representatives from ten municipalities and two public transit organizations. Chief Elected Officials of: Ansonia Monroe Bridgeport Seymour Derby Shelton Easton Stratford Fairfield Trumbull Chairperson of: Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) Valley Transit District (VTD) Although a consolidated policy board oversees the regional transportation planning and capital programs, separate transportation planning agencies have been designated for the respective planning regions. Each RPO prepares and maintains their respective LRTP and annual UPWPs, but the RPOs coordinate planning activities and ensure consistency among the recommended transportation improvement projects, directions and priorities. A number of transportation agreements and memoranda of understanding have been executed to guide the collaborative process. The GBVMPO replaced the Tri‐State Regional Planning Commission in June of 1981. A Memorandum of Understanding for Transportation Planning in the Greater Bridgeport and Valley Planning Regions was adopted in 1981 that established membership in the GBVMPO. The MOU was reaffirmed in FY 1996 and rewritten in 2006 to reflect new federal transportation planning guidelines and requirements. The operations of GBVMPO and individual roles and responsibilities of the two RPOs are described in the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Transportation Planning Responsibility and Federal Transportation Funding in the GBVMPO. The GBVMPO also has an agreement in place regarding transportation planning and funding in the entire Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area. The contents and articles of the new MOU: 1. Define the method for distributing transportation planning funds within the Bridgeport‐ Stamford urbanized area to the member RPOs through the Connecticut Department of 9 | Page Transportation (CTDOT) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 2. Define the method for distributing funds from the FHWA Surface Transportation Program (STP): Urban Area Account attributable to the Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area and FTA Section 5307 Capital Grant Program funds earmarked to the Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area. 3. Define the roles and responsibilities of member RPOs and transit operators in performing, conducting and coordinating the transportation planning process in the Bridgeport‐ Stamford urbanized area. 4. Define how the MPOs and transportation planning agencies in the Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area will coordinate planning activities relating to the long range regional transportation plans, transportation improvement program and annual work programs. An agreement has been executed between the GBVMPO, the South Western Region MPO, the Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority that covers the coordination of transportation planning within the federally designated New York Metropolitan Transportation Management Area. As part of this MOU, the transportation planning organizations exchange planning documents and meet one‐to‐two times each year to discuss transportation projects and programs affecting the entire area. The MOU was adopted in 2008. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is the designated air quality planning agency in Connecticut. The GBVMPO and DEEP have an agreement in place that describes the respective roles and responsibilities for air quality related transportation planning in the Bridgeport‐Stamford Urbanized Area. The GBVMPO adopted a proactive public involvement program and policy that provides an opportunity for the public to review and comment on GBVMPO plans, program and projects. The outreach program was updated and revised during FY 2008 and includes notification of GBVMPO meetings and actions, opportunities to review, comment and influence the transportation planning process. Reports and documents prepared by the VCOG are made available to the public in an electronic form and summaries of the on‐going planning activities are posted on the VCOG website The GBVMPO underwent Federal Certification review by the US Department of Transportation in the spring of 2014, with on‐site meeting held on April 23, 2014. The FTA and FHWA determined that the transportation planning process of the GBVMPO successfully and substantially meets the requirements of the Metropolitan Planning Rule , 23 CFR Part 450 Subpart C and 49 CFR Part 613 and is, therefore, jointly certified to continue transportation planning for GBVMPO. 10 | Page Central Naugatuck Valley Region MPO With the merger of the COGCNV with the VCOG, the NVCOG conducts the federal transportation planning program for the Central Naugatuck Valley Region (CNVR) MPO. The CNVR MPO is primarily responsible for providing policy direction on all aspects of the transportation planning process, as specified in federal transportation acts, including the MAP‐21, and federal transportation policies and rules. Responsibilities include: 1. Adopting a comprehensive and multi‐modal long‐range regional transportation plan (LRTP) for the CNVR MPO metropolitan planning area. 2. Developing, maintaining and, as necessary, amending a short‐range transportation improvement program (TIP). 3. Ensuring its transportation plan, program and projects conform to air quality goals. The membership of the CNVR MPO consists of representatives from 13 municipalities. Chief Elected Officials of: Beacon Falls Southbury Bethlehem Thomaston Cheshire Waterbury Middlebury Watertown Naugatuck Wolcott Oxford Woodbury Prospect The CNVR MPO policy board oversees the regional transportation planning and capital programs for the planning region, and prepares and maintains an LRTP and annual UPWP. The CNVR MPO adopted a proactive public involvement program and policy that provides an opportunity for the public to review and comment on CNVR MPO plans, program and projects. The policy was updated and revised during 2012 and encourages participation in the metropolitan transportation planning process by residents and interested groups to ensure they have the opportunity to provide valuable insight in planning decisions and programming activities. It includes notification of CNVR MPO meetings and actions, opportunities to review, comment and influence the transportation planning process. Reports and documents prepared by the CNVR MPO are made available to the public in an electronic form and summaries of the on‐going planning activities are posted on the NVCOG website The CNVR MPO is not designated as a Transportation Management Area; therefore, Federal Certification of its transportation planning process is not required. However, the CNVR MPO 11 | Page conducts its transportation planning process in conformity with the requirements of the Metropolitan Planning Rule , 23 CFR Part 450 Subpart C and 49 CFR Part 613. Central Connecticut MPO The Central Connecticut MPO had been hosted by the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency; however, with the re‐organization of regional planning boundaries, the CCRPA was dissolved and its member municipalities became members of one of three RPOs. Consistent with federal regulations, four of the former members of the CCMPO voted to merge with the Capitol Region COG (CRCOG) and Bristol and Plymouth voted to join the CNVR MPO. During an interim period while the process to re‐designate MPO boundaries is under review, the metropolitan planning roles and responsibilities of the CCMPO are being conducted by the CRCOC. The NVCOG works with the CRCOG on transportation planning activities for Bristol and Plymouth and coordinates the development of the short‐range TIP and long range transportation plan for the CCMPO area. Transportation Systems The transportation system of the Naugatuck Valley region is diverse and offers its residents an integrated range of options. The region’s transportation system is oriented toward two limited access highways: Interstate 84, which runs in an east‐west direction, and Route 8, extending in a north‐south direction from Bridgeport to Winchester. Interstate 691 also passes through the region, connecting I‐84 to Interstate 91 and Route 15 between Cheshire and Meriden. The region is also served by commuter rail operated by the Metro‐North Railroad. Six stations are located along the Waterbury branch rail line (WBL): Derby‐Shelton, Ansonia, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Waterbury. The WBL is single‐track and currently defined as “dark territory” because of the absence of signalization. Service is limited, but potential for increased ridership exists. Key transportation facilities in the region include: Interstate 84 from the New York state line at Danbury to the Massachusetts state line at – passes through Southbury, Middlebury, Waterbury, and Cheshire. Route 8 Expressway – General Samuel Jaskilka Highway. Several principal arterials – State Route 34, State Route 115, State Route 113 and Pershing Drive (SR 727). An interconnected network of minor arterials – State Route 67, State Route 108, State Route 110, State Route 115, State Route 188, State Route 243, State Route 313, State Route 334, Bridgeport Avenue (SR 714), Huntington Street, and Constitution Boulevard. 12 | Page Local fixed‐route bus services provided by the Greater Bridgeport Transit and Connecticut Transit. Specialized paratransit services for the elderly and disabled – Valley Transit District. Commuter rail service along the Waterbury branch line – Metro North Railroad. Freight and goods movement – motor carriers, freight rail, and multi‐modal shipments. Regional shared‐use trail – Naugatuck River Greenway, Derby Greenway, Ansonia River Walk and Shelton Riverwalk. The principal transportation systems in the Valley planning region are depicted in the following map. Transportation Planning Issues and Goals Through the transportation planning process, transportation concerns and issues facing the region have been identified. The region is geographically constrained in opportunities for highway expansion and capacity increase. The Route 8 Corridor, which serves as the major north‐ south commuter option, is severely over capacity and congested at peak travel times. Additionally, the Route 34 Corridor, which is the second largest commuter corridor in the region, experiences substantial congestion and a high frequency of accidents. These two corridors are confined between residential developments making lane expansion unlikely due to the number of affected properties. Interstate 84 defines the major east‐west transportation corridor and connects the region to Hartford and I‐90 in Massachusetts to the east and Danbury and the New York Metropolitan area to the west. Congestion recurs daily during peak commuting periods and operations are constrained by the current two‐lane section in Waterbury and road geometry. There is a need to replace the I‐84 and Route 8 interchange, commonly known as the “mix‐master.” Commuter rail service can provide a transportation alternative to travel on Route 8 or Route 34; however, infrastructure deficiencies constrain operations along the Waterbury branch rail line (WBL). Currently, the service is limited to one‐way operations because of the lack of signalization, passing sidings, and double tracking. The rail stations along the WBL offer an opportunity to function as transit oriented centers, with a mix of commercial and residential activities. However, these urban centers cannot realize their full potential until infrastructure improvements are implemented along the WBL. An expansion of service and the provision of frequent and convenient connections to the New Haven main rail line would act as a catalyst for major redevelopment and revitalization of the downtown areas of towns along the WBL. The constraints of the region’s physical and socio‐economic resources influence its transporta‐ tion systems and performance. It is important to preserve and maintain essential infrastructure 13 | Page 14 | Page and services, while making the system operate as efficiently as possible. It is also equally critical to enhance the mobility of people and goods by increasing choice, access and convenience, as well as selectively and strategically expanding transportation capacity. Although the highway system dominates movement, non‐highway components are equally important and provide alternative transportation services. A “balanced” transportation system is the primary goal of the transportation planning process. The transportation issues and goals for the Naugatuck Valley planning region are discussed in detailed in the long range transportation plans for the Valley planning region and the Central Naugatuck Valley planning region. The LRTPs provide the framework for the transportation planning process and for making transportation investment decisions. The objectives listed in the LRTPs for the Valley planning region and Central Naugatuck Valley planning region are: • Preserve, Maintain and Enhance Highway System – To develop and maintain an efficient transportation system that will provide the public with a high level of mobility, safety, and choice, while also addressing social, economic, and environmental needs and concerns; and maintain the principal expressway and highway system in a state ‐of‐good repair through lane continuity, minor widening, rehabilitation and reconstruction, as necessary to improve safety and operating efficiency and to selectively and strategically expand the capacity of key highways to reduce delay and congestion. • Congestion Management – To alleviate congestion through the implementation of intersection improvements (turn lanes), traffic signal modernization and coordination, and TDM actions (ridesharing, telecommuting and alternate work schedules). • Safety – To improve safety and efficiency of the highway network and for both motorized and non‐motorized users of the transportation system, with appropriate transportation improvement projects. • Security – To improve and expand overall security of transportation infrastructure and for persons while using, on‐board or waiting for transportation modes and services. • Advanced Technology – To better manage transportation operations, enhance safety and mobility, ensure greater reliability in travel times and/or reduced travel delay, and provide more detailed and up‐to‐ the‐minute information to travelers and system opera‐ tors through the application of various ITS actions. • Preserve and Enhance Public Transportation Services – To maintain essential local bus, commuter rail and paratransit services by providing full funding for operations, replacing capital equipment on a life‐cycle cost basis, and renovate and rehabilitate facilities and infrastructure to a state‐of‐good‐repair, and enhance services by optimizing how resources are allocated and coordinating the delivery of paratransit service. 15 | Page • Multi‐modal Opportunities – To expand and enhance opportunities for linking and connecting multiple modes and facilitating the movement between various transportation modes by constructing new multi‐modal facilities and coordinating transit services. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Activities – To encourage and promote the increased use of bicycling and walking as a mode of transportation while enhancing safety by developing a network of shared‐use trails and providing pedestrian walkways and features. • Environmental Mitigation – To implement actions to mitigate and alleviate natural and cultural environmental impacts of transportation projects. • Sustainability – To develop a long range plan consistent with the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development and state Plan of Conservation and Development, and links local land use management, transportation improvements and sustainability and livability initiatives; and provide “walkable communities,” especially in town centers and the urban core, connecting these areas with transit oriented developments and transit stations. • Economic Development – To improve transportation infrastructure critical to the economic revitalization of the cities of Waterbury and Bristol and urban core areas of the Naugatuck Valley planning region and expand employment opportunities as well as access to jobs. Connecticut is divided into two non‐attainment areas for the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard and one non‐attainment area for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). The Ozone non‐attainment areas are designated as “Marginal” with an attainment deadline of December 31, 2015. Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex counties are included as part of the New York‐ Northern New Jersey‐Long Island non‐attainment area. The remainder of the state is designated as the Greater Connecticut non‐attainment area. The Connecticut portion of the larger New York‐New Jersey‐Connecticut PM 2.5 non‐attainment area was re‐designated as an “attainment maintenance” area in 2013. It encompasses Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The Naugatuck Valley planning region straddles the air quality non‐attainment areas, with the municipalities in Fairfield and New Haven Counties in the NY‐NNJ‐LI Ozone non‐attainment area and the PM 2.5 non‐attainment area, and the northern tier communities located in Hartford and Litchfield Counties included only in the Greater Connecticut Ozone non‐attainment area. The UPWP includes tasks to monitor air quality emissions and ensure the MPOs’ plans, programs and projects conform to air quality goals. UPWP Program Objectives The principle objective of the VCOG’s UPWP is to conduct comprehensive regional transportation planning process, consistent with federal regulations, and intended to develop and advance the 16 | Page implementation of plans, programs and projects to enhance, preserve and improve local transportation facilities and services, as well as address problems and deficiencies identified in the LRTPs. FY 2015 program objectives are to: 1. Update and maintain the LRTP for the lower Naugatuck Valley cities of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton to achieve improved mobility, efficiency, and effectiveness of existing systems, provide congestion relief and cleaner air. 2. Ensure conformity of the VCOG’s plans, program and projects with the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Air Quality and national air quality goals and standards. 3. Monitor and analyze transportation systems performance and work CTDOT in identifying transportation system performance measures. 4. Promote safety, livable communities, sustainability, and transportation choice. 5. Collaborate with NYMTC, WCCOG, GBRC, CRCOG and SCRCOG on Sustainable Communities Initiative and Mega‐Regional planning. 6. Assess opportunities for effectuating Transit‐Oriented Development in the town centers of the Valley planning region. 7. Implement, develop and use the VCOG’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to support the transportation planning process and assess transportation performance. 8. Develop transportation policies that address major issues and are consistent with regional land use, housing, and urban development plans including socioeconomic and environmental goals. 9. Coordinate energy conservation and air quality planning associated with CMAQ through the consideration of congestion relief strategies in all transportation improvement projects and plans. 10. Continue transit development planning for the Valley Transit District, including developing a 10‐year capital plan, assessing potential for inter‐district services, and coordinating paratransit services for the elderly and disabled. 11. Update, revise, and maintain the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and review and process amendments to the TIP. 12. Incorporate the updated and approved affirmative action plan pursuant to the Departments Contract Compliance Section guidelines. 17 | Page 13. Consult with appropriate land use management, environmental resource conservation, social service, historic, and freight stakeholder agencies through the transportation planning process. 14. Provide guidance for appropriate programming of both state and local transportation improvements. 15. Coordinate and collaborate with CTDOT on project selection, scoping and development under various federal transportation programs. 16. Administer and operate the newly enacted Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). 17. Coordinate and administer the preliminary engineering, design and encourage progress for Route 8 Corridor improvements in conjunction with CTDOT. 18. Carry out a proactive public involvement process that promotes region wide citizen participation, minority involvement and equal employment opportunity, and provides timely public notice, effective public involvement in the development to the LRTP and TIP, maintenance and enhancement of the NVCOG’s website, and reports and documents in an electronic format. 19. Organize meetings of the GBVMPO, and participate in meetings of the GBVMPO. 20. Administer the Regional Transportation Program including preparation of the Unified Planning Work Program, grant applications and work programs in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies. 21. Coordinate Long‐Range Transportation Plan development with the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development. 22. Convene a technical monitoring/status review committee (TTAC) to meet as necessary. Monitor progress and overall project schedule. 23. Incorporate revisions to the Strategic Highway Safety Plan into the long range transportation plan. 24. Conduct Freight Movement Planning through the compilation of data, outreach to stakeholders, and analysis of existing and future freight movement in the region. 18 | Page III. Valley Planning Region Regional Transportation Work Program FY 2016 – 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Outline The UPWP has six tasks: Task 1: Data Collection and Analysis: This task monitors transportation performance and uses performance measures to assess and analyze how effective transportation improvements have been in addressing issues and deficiencies. The use of the VCOG’s Geographic Information System (GIS) is a key element of transportation performance monitoring and provides support to the transportation planning process. Task 2: Transportation Planning: This task covers both short‐range and long‐range planning activities and is comprised of three sub‐tasks: highway network planning, transit system planning and planning for non‐motorized modes. Short‐range planning involves conducting traffic operations, environmental mitigation, providing technical assistance to member communities and project scoping and development, including managing and operating the newly enacted Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). Non‐motorized transportation studies focus on enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, promoting complete streets, and ensuring safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Long‐range planning activities include undertaking major corridor studies and focus on preparation of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), sustainable development planning efforts, developing a 10‐year transit capital plan, and TOD and livable communities initiatives. Implementation‐related efforts are included in each sub‐ task, as appropriate, and involve overseeing progress in advancing highway and transit capital improvement programs. Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration: This task performs all of the management and administrative functions of the VCOG and includes development of work programs, continued coordination with the GBVMPO, preparation of grant applications and work programs and work related to the consultant selection process. Project coordination and implementation activities include developing and maintaining the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), project development, regional review and prioritization of projects and oversight and project management of active transportation improvement projects. Program management tasks will also involve administering work related to the possible re‐designation of MPO boundaries, as may be necessary. This task also supports efforts to provide a proactive public involvement process and ensure timely public notice, full public access, and early and continuing public involvement, including the VCOG’s facilitation of public outreach in the region for the CTDOT’s strategic transportation plan and update of the statewide long‐range 19 | Page transportation plan. A major emphasis is complying with federal requirements regarding Title VI, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency, identifying innovative ways to encourage greater public participation and creating electronic versions of plans and reports. The purpose of Public Participation in the Valley region is to provide fair and balanced planning. Task 4: Other Technical Assistance: This task supports and provides technical assistance relating to major corridor studies, project development and delivery, participation in special studies and projects under the sponsorship of CTDOT, and services carried out on behalf of member towns and funded by other than PL and FTA planning funds. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Budget The VCOG conducts the regional transportation planning for the Valley planning region portion of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO. The NVCOG has an agreement with CRCOG to conduct transportation planning for Bristol and Plymouth and is reimbursed for this planning work. The following table indicates the federal, state and local funds available to the VCOG to conduct the metropolitan transportation planning. The funding sources are identified. Based on unofficial audit of FY 2014, carryover funds have allocated to FY 2016 and 2017. FY 2016 and FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region Program Funding Sources and Revenues [1] Funding Program Regional Sponsor Federal FHWA Federal FTA State Local Total FY 2016 PL + FTA 5303 Funds VCOG $174,895 $36,541 $26,430 $26,430 $264,296 FY 2016 Carryover Funds [2] VCOG $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Subtotal: $174,895 $36,541 $26,430 $26,430 $264,296 Alternate Modes Assessment: FTA 5339 Funds VCOG $0 $525,000 $75,000 $0 $600,000 Total: $174,895 $561,541 $101,430 $26,430 $864,296 Funding Program Regional Sponsor Federal FHWA Federal FTA State Local Total 20 | Page FY 2017 PL + FTA 5303 Funds VCOG $182,391 $37,400 $27,474 $27,474 $274,739 FY 2017 Carryover Funds [2] VCOG $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total: $182,391 $37,400 $27,474 $27,474 $274,739 [1] Federal funding amount available from FHWA and FTA under the consolidated planning grant. Does not include possible future rescissions. [2] FY 2014 Carryover attributable to the VCOG based on unofficial audit; allocated equally between FY 2016 and FY 2017. 21 | Page TASK 1: D ATA COLLECTION / ANALYSIS Issues: System Preservation and Maintenance System Enhancement Performance Measures Congestion Management Preserve and Maintain Public Transportation Services Multimodal Opportunities Regional GIS Environmental Planning Safety – Vehicular and Pedestrian High Accident Locations Capital Expenditures on Local Roads Objectives: To monitor, analyze and report transportation systems use, performance, congestion, change and safety and to enhance GIS capabilities: Previous Work: Extracted and used traffic volume count data from CTDOT database; conducted pedestrian and bicycle counts along the Derby Greenway; maintained and updated the NVCOG website; extracted American Community Survey data from the US Bureau of the Census; coordinated with CTDOT with identifying performance measures; and used GIS capabilities planning studies. Tasks: Data collection and analysis tasks will continue to focus on highway performance monitoring to identify transportation network deficiencies. The VCOG’s GIS program will be used to complement transportation planning by creating system and project‐level maps. Specific tasks are: Task 1.1: Transportation Database Maintain and update the regional traffic count database. Extract traffic count data from CTDOT traffic locator program. Acquire volume data, turning movement counts and travel time/speed data from third party vendors. Develop a bicycle and pedestrian count database. Maintain transit ridership database – bus and rail. Collaborate with the Valley Transit District (VTD), Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) and Connecticut Transit to establish ridership, ridesharing, and network usage of the regional transit system. 22 | Page Link transportation data to GIS – traffic count locations, transit assets (bus shelters, bus stops) – and develop interactive maps. Develop, maintain and periodically update bus system mapping and geodatabase with bus routes, stops and signage – GBT, VTD, and CT Transit (New Haven). Retrieve and extract accident data from CTDOT accident database. Enhance the Technical Capacity of the Planning Processes through the acquisition of reliable information on current and projected usage and performance of transportation systems through the coordination project consultants, CT Transit, CTDOT, GBT, FTA, FHWA, and local municipalities. Deliverables: Transportation Database for the Valley planning region portion of the Greater Bridgeport‐Valley MPO Task 1.2: Performance Monitoring and Measures Monitor highway performance including delay, speed and travel time using virtual techniques and outside vendors on the expressway network: Route 8 Expressway – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Monitor operations and congestion along the region’s principle highway system, using the VCOG’s Congestion Management System: State Routes 34, 67, 108, 110, 115, 188 and 334 – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Bridgeport Avenue (SR 714) – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Pershing Drive (SR 727) – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Monitor the operating characteristics of the region’s transit services. Including commuter rail, local bus and paratransit/dial‐a‐ride services – expenditures, fares, revenues, deficits, ridership, frequency and bus route performance. CT Transit (New Haven Division), Greater Bridgeport Transit and Valley Transit District – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Monitor the operating characteristics of passenger and freight rail service, with emphasis on the interface between rail and other modes, including parking, transit, bicycle, pedestrian facilities, and truck freight – Waterbury Branch Line. Monitor usage at the Region’s commuter parking lots and rail stations and assess need for improvement. Identify transportation systems connectivity gaps. Coordinate with CTDOT in setting performance measures and targets, as required by MAP‐21 and consistent with CTDOT procedures. Work with CTDOT and neighboring MPOs to develop and implement a performance management approach to transportation planning and programming, and link investment priorities to achieve performance targets. Evaluate the condition and performance of the transportation systems 23 | Page Link transportation data to GIS – traffic count locations, transit assets (bus shelters, bus stops) – and develop interactive maps. Retrieve and extract accident data from CTDOT accident database. Deliverable: Local bus, paratransit/dial‐a‐ride and commuter rail technical memoranda and performance monitoring reports – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Traffic count and accident data and technical memoranda, as necessary – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Bi‐annual commuter and rail station parking lot surveys and annual memorandum – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Task 1.3: Regional GIS Program Upgrade GIS data so that it has a consistent level of quality across all municipalities in the new Naugatuck Valley planning region – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). On‐going GIS data collection, updating, and mapping and maintain and update regional transportation base map – include all existing transportation facilities and systems GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Produce a standardized regional GIS database that encompasses the entire area within the NVCOG regional boundary. Develop GIS data and mapping for the regional long range transportation plan, regional plan of conservation and development, emergency planning, land use referrals, and technical memos. Create maps with GIS in support of transportation planning activities and use GIS to produce project level maps. Use GIS to assess traffic operations and transportation system performance. Assess and project land uses in the region to identify major growth corridors and analyze related transportation improvements. Use GIS to identify low income and minority population to assess compliance with Environmental Justice and Title VI requirements Deliverable: Regional base map and infrastructure map Regional trail and greenway maps Congestion maps and data reports Task 1.4 Census & Demographic Data Extract 2010 Census and American Community Survey (ACS) demographic data for various transportation planning activities, including analysis of Environmental Justice. 24 | Page Continue to update GIS databases with the most up‐to‐date 2010 Census and ACS data, as the data become available. Review municipal and traffic zone projections of population and employment for CTDOT’s statewide travel demand forecasting model, as needed. Provide technical assistance to Census data users, as necessary. Deliverable: Update of the VCOG Regional Profile Task 1: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $12,180 $12,661 $24,841 BFO @1.17 $14,250 $14,813 $29,063 Other Direct $0 $0 $0 Total $26,430 $27,474 $53,904 Staff Allocation: FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $0 $0 $0 ‐ Dir. Of Planning $0 $0 $0 ‐ Reg. Traffic Eng. $0 $0 $0 ‐ Sr. Planners [1] $2,864 $3,351 $6,215 60.3 Planners [2] $6,107 $7,145 $13,252 156.6 Planning Intern $2,444 $2,859 $5,303 122.2 Administration [3] $765 $895 $1,660 21.9 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 0.0 Total $12,180 $14,250 $26,430 360.9 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $0 $0 $0 ‐ Dir. Of Planning $0 $0 $0 ‐ Reg. Traffic Eng. $0 $0 $0 ‐ Sr. Planners [1] $2,986 $3,494 $6,480 62.9 25 | Page Planners [2] $6,331 $7,407 $13,738 162.3 Planning Intern $2,548 $2,981 $5,529 127.4 Administration [3] $796 $931 $1,727 22.7 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 ‐ Total $12,661 $14,813 $27,474 375.3 Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal $21,144 State $2,643 Local $2,643 Total $26,430 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $21,979 State $2,747 Local $2,747 Total $27,474 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [2] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [3] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [4] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager 26 | Page TASK 2A: T RANSPORTATION PLANNING – H IGHWAYS Issues: System Preservation and Maintenance System Enhancement Performance Measures Congestion Management Advanced Technologies Environmental Mitigation and Planning Safety – Vehicular and Pedestrian Transportation Security – Emergency Management Freight Movement Regional Planning Objectives: To conduct transportation planning studies on transportation system deficiencies and needs, congestion management, traffic and operations, vehicular, and integrating transportation and freight planning. To maintain and update the LRTP for the GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) to achieve improved mobility, efficiency, and effectiveness of existing systems, address transportation deficiencies, and provide congestion relief and cleaner air. To ensure conformity of the VCOG’s plans, programs and projects with the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Air Quality and national air quality goals and standards. To develop transportation policies that address major issues and are consistent with regional land use, housing, and urban development plans including socioeconomic and environmental goals. To provide guidance for appropriate programming of both state and local transportation improvements and coordinate and collaborate with CTDOT on project selection, scoping and development under various federal transportation programs. To administer and operate the newly enacted Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). To incorporate revisions to the Strategic Highway Safety Plan into the long range transportation plan. Previous Work: Completed an update of the long range transportation plan; held meetings of the VCOG TTAC; participated in meetings of the Regional Emergency Planning Team; administered the LOTCIP program for the Valley planning region, including 27 | Page working with the city of Shelton and Ansonia in developing project scopes and developing financial plans; used GIS capabilities to inventory bridges with low vertical clearance and truck accident locations, as part of freight planning activities; and assessed air quality emissions reports as part of the air quality conformity determination process. Tasks: Regional highway planning efforts will focus on assessing the highway network, identifying reasonable and effective improvements, providing technical assistance to member municipalities and considering operational and management strategies to improve performance of the existing transportation facilities. The long range transportation plan (adopted in FY 2015) will be updated to reflect changing priorities and available financial resources. Specific tasks are: Task 2A.1: Long Range Transportation Plan Update and modify the 2015 LRTP for the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley planning region portion), as necessary. Incorporate revisions to the Strategic Highway Safety Plan into the LRTP for the GBVMPO. Incorporate projects of statewide significance and priority into the VCOG LRTP. Prepare a financial assessment of proposed projects to ensure fiscal constraints. Assess the LRTPs for impacts to low income and minority areas to ensure compliance with Environmental Justice requirements. Include congestion management strategies in the LRTPs. Promote transportation improvements and land uses consistent with the LRTP and coordinate the LRTP with local, regional, and state plans of conservation and development (POCDs) – Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley planning region portion). Develop a regional Plan of Conservation and Development for the Valley planning region that will be consistent with the long range transportation plan and provide a framework and guide for regional sustainable land use patterns that are supported by and coordinated with the region’s transportation infrastructure, and a model for future local planning efforts. As a sub‐recipient of a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant, the Valley planning region has demonstrated a commitment to planning that is supportive of transit oriented development, a range of housing and transportation opportunities, protection of the natural environment and environmental assets, access to jobs, education and services, equitable development, a vibrant economy and public safety is essential. The regional POCD will build upon the New York‐Connecticut Sustainable Communities Initiative Plan Enhancement project, as well as other catalytic projects at the state and regional levels, such as the Regional TOD Pilot Program and the Regional GIS Program, and will provide goals, objectives and implementation strategies supportive of transit oriented development, a range of housing and transportation opportunities, 28 | Page protection of the natural environment and environmental assets, access to jobs, education and services, equitable development, a vibrant economy and public safety. (Note: Consultant Services may be used to prepare the Regional POCD). Deliverable: Update of the Long Range Transportation Plan the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley planning region portion) Regional Plan of Conservation and Development Task 2A.2: Traffic Operations and Technical Assistance Convene the regional Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) to guide the development of transportation improvements – Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley planning region portion). Provide technical assistance to member municipalities, as necessary. Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Assess traffic and highway operations on key corridors and intersections. Identify capital improvement projects to preserve and enhance highway system. Coordinate with CDOT on state highway plan. Identify and assess high hazard accident locations and identify, evaluate, and seek funding for hazardous locations on local roads for the Local Road Accident Reduction Program. Use and follow the Congestion Management Process (CMP) developed in FFY 2007 to monitor congestion and highway system performance and identify and define congestion trends, parameters, thresholds and congested links in the region – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Develop operational and management strategies to alleviate congestion and make the transportation systems operate more efficiently – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Assess and evaluate identified congested corridors – collect delay and travel time data, use computer modeling to simulate travel patterns and screen congested corridors State Routes 34, 67, 108, 110, 115, 188 and 334 – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Bridgeport Avenue (SR 714) – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Pershing Drive (SR 727) – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Coordinate CMP and collaborate with the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (GBRC) and Western Council of Governments (WCCOG). Deliverable: Intersection and corridor operations and safety analysis reports, as necessary Task 2A.3 Transportation Security and Emergency Management 29 | Page Conduct evacuation planning and route assessment. Increase the security of transportation system by participating on the Region 2 Emergency Planning Team and collaborating with local municipal and private emergency service providers and CT DEHMS in emergency operations planning and emergency support functions (ESF), related to ESF‐1 (Transportation). Assess and promote the security at various regional transportation centers – Derby‐ Shelton Multi‐modal Center (GBVMPO, Valley planning region portion). Task 2A.4 Environmental Mitigation Determine air quality conformity of the GBVMPO’s (Valley planning region portion) transportation plans, programs and projects and continue coordination with CTDOT and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Conduct environmental assessments of transportation improvements. Coordinate major planning studies and consider environmental impacts of transportation projects as part of NEPA and CEPA processes. Prepare the Air Quality Conformity Statement for GBVMPO transportation projects, plans and programs. Assist municipalities with local emergency planning, including the identification of critical facilities and transportation systems in local pre‐disaster mitigation plans and maps. Update local pre‐disaster mitigation plans, if needed. Deliverable: Air Quality Conformity Statements for Ozone for the NY‐NJ‐LI Non‐attainment area and Air Quality Conformity Statements for PM2.5 for the NY‐NJ‐CT Non‐attainment area Task 2A.5 LOTCIP Administer and operate the LOTCIP and coordinate project scoping and development – NVCOG planning region. Solicit project proposals from member communities –GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Assist municipalities in pre‐screening project proposals – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Review applications for eligibility and completeness – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Prioritize projects and forward applications to CTDOT – NVCOG planning region. Assist municipalities in conducting the public review process and participate in LOTCIP meetings, as needed – NVCOG planning region. 30 | Page Deliverable: LOTCIP project applications LOTCIP program quarterly reports Task 2A.6 Freight Planning Develop a regional freight profile – inventory and data collection of freight and goods movement in the Valley region; commodity flows, modes, type of freight moved; location of warehouses and intermodal facilities. Identify weight restricted bridges. Identify constrained turn radii on critical freight routes. Determine freight issues and needs. Identify and assess rail crossings for freight improvement. Coordinate and work with CTDOT on the statewide freight plan – NVCOG planning region. Deliverable: Regional Freight Inventory and Profile –GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) area. Task 2A: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $24,359 $25,322 $49,681 BFO @1.17 $28,499 $29,626 $58,125 Other Direct $0 $0 $0 Total $52,858 $54,948 $107,806 Staff Allocation FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $892 $1,044 $1,936 11.9 Dir. Of Planning $3,946 $4,617 $8,563 65.8 Reg. Traffic Eng. $3,946 $4,617 $8,563 65.8 Sr. Planners [1] $5,143 $6,017 $11,160 108.3 Planners [2] $9,032 $10,566 $19,598 231.6 31 | Page Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 ‐ Administration [3] $1,400 $1,638 $3,038 40.0 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 ‐ Total $24,359 $28,499 $52,858 523.3 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $929 $1,087 $2,016 12.4 Dir. Of Planning $4,114 $4,813 $8,927 68.6 Reg. Traffic Eng. $4,114 $4,813 $8,927 68.6 Sr. Planners [1] $5,361 $6,272 $11,633 112.9 Planners [2] $9,344 $10,931 $20,275 239.6 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 0.0 Administration [3] $1,460 $1,708 $3,168 41.7 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 0.0 Total $25,322 $29,626 $54,948 543.7 Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal $42,287 State $5,286 Local $5,286 Total $52,859 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $43,958 State $5,495 Local $5,495 Total $54,948 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [2] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [3] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [4] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager 32 | Page TASK 2B: T RANSPORTATION PLANNING – TRANSIT Issues: System Preservation and Maintenance System Enhancement Performance Measures Congestion Management Advanced Technologies Environmental Mitigation and Planning Safety – Vehicular and Pedestrian Transportation Security – Emergency Management Freight Movement Regional Planning Objectives: To promote a balanced transportation system by working with public transit operators in evaluating regional and local transit system deficiencies, capital and operating needs, and multi‐modal opportunities, and coordinating inter‐district and intra‐district bus services, To provide technical and planning assistance in conducting transit planning studies, assessing and determining transit capital priorities to update the 10‐year capital plan, and identifying facility capital needs. To maintain a coordination plan for human service transportation (LOCHSTP). To assess long term bus, commuter rail and multi‐modal facility needs, including actions and strategies to incentivize and promote transit‐oriented districts and corridors, assess opportunities for alternate transit services and modes, improve bus stops, signage and shelters, and enhance transit security and safety. To incorporate proposed transit capital, service and operations plans into the long range transportation plan (LRTP). Previous Work: Worked and coordinated with VTD in developing a 10‐year capital plan and adding projects into the TIP; administered the bus capital program for the VTD; participated in quarterly meetings of the People‐to‐Jobs committee and mobility manager program; participated in a transportation demand study for disabled transportation services study for the Valley planning region; prepared an evaluation of bus stops locations; participated in the New York‐Connecticut sustainable communities initiative; participated on the GBT Alternative Modes and Long Range Transit study advisory committee; and worked on the TOD pilot project, including completion of an alternatives assessment for bicycle and pedestrian connections to the Derby‐Shelton multi‐modal center. 33 | Page Tasks: Transit planning tasks focus local bus, commuter rail, and paratransit services in the Valley Region. It provides coordinated assessment of human service transportation services and assistance in planning near term and future local bus services and facilities. The VCOG also works with area transit providers on short and long term capital needs. Planning efforts focus on alternative transportation modes to promote transit oriented and supportive districts. Rail station capital and parking needs are identified and evaluated, as well as improving access via local bus services. Transit planning tasks also focus on improved coordination of inter‐regional bus operations. Specific tasks are: Task 2B.1: 10‐Year Plan Assist Valley Transit District with revising and updating its 10‐year capital improvement program: fleet replacement, facility improvements and rehabilitation, and bus shelter program – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Incorporate capital improvement plan into the LRTP – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Coordinate with the CTDOT on amending the TIP/STIP to incorporate bus capital priorities as reflected in the 10‐year capital plan – GBVMPO TIP. Deliverable: 10‐Year local bus capital improvement plan – VTD Task 2B.2: Local Bus Technical Assistance Provide technical and planning assistance to the VTD, as needed, to evaluate system needs, assess bus stop, shelter and sign amenities, and determine service gaps and opportunities: Coordinate bus maintenance needs with GBT, and assist in project scoping, development and evaluation for projects funded under the FTA Sections 5307 capital programs, including transit enhancements. Assess need to enhance way‐finding signage and maps, and provide assistance in identifying operational improvements to the local bus system, including improvements in bus stops, shelters, and internet trip planning VTD – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) Deliverable: FTA Section 5307 regional priority list and evaluation memoranda 34 | Page Task 2B.3 Local Human Service Transportation Coordinating Planning Provide technical assistance to regional municipalities, the Valley Transit District in coordinating priorities and projects for special transportation services funded under the State Municipal Grant program (C.G.S. 13b‐38bb) for senior and disabled demand responsive transportation: Valley Transit District – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion Develop regional priorities for the FTA Section 5310 program to fund vehicle purchases for private non‐profit and public organizations and other transportation services for people with disabilities, and coordinate grant applications and continue to work closely with CTDOT, paratransit operators and municipal human service transportation providers on formula funding for elderly persons and persons with disabilities: Valley Transit District – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion New Freedom Program (Section 5317) – Grants to provide specialized transportation services for disabled to jobs, including the Mobility Manager program. Identify the gaps in human service transportation in the Valley planning region, Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area. Work with local agencies and stakeholders, neighboring RPOs, and CTDOT in developing and updating the Locally Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (LOCHSTP), identifying gaps and setting project priorities. Participate on advisory committees and planning meetings relating to the jobs access program (Peoples‐to‐Job) and the Regional Mobility Manager program – Bridgeport‐ Stamford urbanized area. Deliverable: FTA Section 5310 regional priority list and evaluation memorandum Updated LOCHSTP plan Task 2B.4 Commuter Rail Inventory and evaluate Waterbury Branch Line stations and infrastructure – passenger amenities, information kiosks, platforms, shelters, parking and canopies: Identify rail parking needs; utilization counts, supply and condition at commuter rail stations along the Waterbury branch line: Work with CTDOT in advancing proposed Waterbury Branch Line improvements and enhancements – positive train control, signal system design and passing sidings. Work with CTDOT in programming long term improvements to and rehabilitation of the Waterbury Branch Line. Deliverable: 35 | Page Waterbury Branch Rail Line improvement program Task 2B.5 Sustainable Community Initiatives Investigate alternative modes to harness public transit and create livable communities – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Promote safety, livable communities, and environmental sustainability in planning activities. Determine the strategies and actions to enhance and facilitate north‐south travel along the Route 8 corridor and the Waterbury Branch Line and link commuter rail stations and associated transit oriented and supportive districts in the region. Encourage and assist municipalities with adopting transit‐supportive land use policies and developing plans and strategies to create transit‐oriented districts in vicinity of the commuter rail stations. Coordinate and supplement work on the Route 8 and Waterbury Branch Line alternative modes assessment study – FTA Section 5339 program and TOD pilot project. Deliverable: Alternative Transportation Modes Plan TOD Plans – station area plans Task 2B: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $18,269 $18,991 $37,260 BFO @1.17 $21,375 $22,220 $43,595 Other Direct $0 $0 $0 Total $39,644 $41,211 $80,855 Staff Allocation FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $1,413 $1,653 $3,066 18.8 Dir. Of Planning $3,437 $4,022 $7,459 57.3 Reg. Traffic Eng. $1,273 $1,489 $2,763 21.2 Sr. Planners [1] $4,774 $5,586 $10,359 100.5 Planners [2] $6,608 $7,732 $14,340 169.4 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 ‐ Administration [3] $764 $894 $1,658 21.8 36 | Page Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 ‐ Total $18,269 $21,375 $39,644 389.1 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $1,473 $1,723 $3,196 19.6 Dir. Of Planning $3,583 $4,192 $7,775 59.7 Reg. Traffic Eng. $1,327 $1,553 $2,880 22.1 Sr. Planners [1] $4,976 $5,822 $10,799 104.8 Planners [2] $6,836 $7,998 $14,833 175.3 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 0.0 Administration [3] $796 $932 $1,728 22.7 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 ‐ Total $18,991 $22,220 $41,211 404.3 Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal $31,715 State $3,965 Local $3,965 Total $39,644 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $32,969 State $4,121 Local $4,121 Total $41,211 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [2] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [3] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [4] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager 37 | Page TASK 2C: T RANSPORTATION PLANNING – N ON -M OTORIZED TRANSPORTATION M ODES Issues: System Preservation and Maintenance System Enhancement Bicycle Planning Activities Pedestrian Planning Activities Safety – Bicycle and Pedestrian Regional Trail Network Multi‐modal Opportunities Alternative Transportation Modes TOD Opportunities Regional Planning Objectives: To promote a balanced transportation system to create safe, livable communities and environmental sustainability through enhanced access to transportation alternatives and efficient, effective and convenient non‐motorized modes of transportation. A focus will be placed on the identification of deficiencies in pedestrian and bicycle system connectivity in an effort to establish a contiguous network. The key objectives of this planning task are to: • Decrease per‐capita VMT and transportation‐related emissions for the corridor; and • Promote public health and safety through enhancements to the bicycle and pedestrian facilities and networks. Previous Work: Initiated work on the Route 8 alternate modes study, including finalizing the work program and issuing an RFQ for consultant services; participated in the Naugatuck River Greenway steering committee; evaluated possible alignments of the NRG through Seymour and Ansonia; worked with Seymour on initiating the design of the trail in downtown; assisted CNVR MPO with conducting a NRG economic impact study; and worked with the city of Derby in identifying bicycle and pedestrian actions along Route 34. Tasks: Under this task, the VCOG will coordinate multiple and inter‐related planning tasks to create an interconnected network of multi‐use trails, ensure pedestrian safety and promote livable and sustainable communities, including continued involvement in the design and construction of the Naugatuck River Greenway. Specific tasks are: 38 | Page Task 2C.1: Route 8 Alternate Modes Project Conduct a comprehensive study to identify alternative transportation modes for the Route 8 and Waterbury branch line corridors: Alternative Modes Assessment Study – FTA: Section 5339 program – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) and CNVR MPO: Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Define the study and prepare appropriate base mapping. Collect traffic, bus and rail operations and ridership data. Estimate future travel patterns. Identify and assess existing land use patterns, including zoning districts and demographic and income data. Assess future development patterns, conduct a build‐out analysis based on existing land patterns, and develop TOD scenarios. Conduct an alternate transportation modes assessment, identify preferred corridor alignments, and develop alternate service plans. Develop alternative services and modes plans along the corridor and prepare summary and final reports. Conduct public outreach. Deliverable: Alternative Modes Assessment study draft and final reports Task 2C.2 Regional Bicycle Planning Develop and update the regional bicycle plans. Work on enhancing regional trail and greenway systems – Naugatuck River Greenway, Derby Greenway, Housatonic Riverwalk (Shelton), Ansonia River Walk, and Seymour Greenway Trail and Linear Park. Provide technical assistance to member communities on respective greenway and multi‐ use trail projects. Participate in the Naugatuck River Greenway steering committee. Efforts will continue to assess and address bicycle and vehicular needs, and determine opportunities for expanding bicycle facilities. Work with the Naugatuck River Greenway Steering Committee in assessing NRG sections and developing a priority list of projects and recommended financial and implementation plan. Work with and provide technical assistance to the municipalities in the VCOG planning region on implementing a bicycle route network, including assessment and evaluation of proposed routes, project scoping, and project design approach, and ensuring consistency with guidelines and standards. Deliverable: 39 | Page Regional Bicycle Plan Naugatuck River Greenway Implementation Plan Task 2C.3 Naugatuck River Greenway Economic Impact Study Participate with the CNVR MPO in conducting and collecting trail use counts, developing an on‐line trail user survey, and conducting trail user surveys on the NRG and comparable trails as part of an economic impact study. Deliverable: Trail User Evaluation Report Trail User Surveys Economic Impact Study of the Naugatuck River Greenway Task 2C.4 Regional Pedestrian Safety Planning Develop and update the regional pedestrian safety plans. Continue developing a Safe Routes to School program, as necessary, and assist member communities in developing SRTS plans. Efforts will continue to assess and address pedestrian needs, and determine opportunities for expanding pedestrian facilities and providing pedestrian amenities. Deliverable: Regional Pedestrian Safety Plan Task 2C.5 Complete Streets Planning Develop a complete streets and green infrastructure policy and plan for the NVCOG. Identify green infrastructure elements that can be incorporated in transportation improvement projects. Assess potential impacts to the NVCOG’s transportation systems due to climate change and natural hazards, and develop strategies to minimize and mitigate impacts. Develop web page on the NVCOG website that focuses on Climate Change and Livability to promote safety, livable communities and environmental sustainability. Deliverable: Regional Complete Streets Policy and Plan Climate Resiliency assessment 40 | Page Task 2C: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $15,833 $16,459 $32,292 BFO @1.17 $18,525 $19,257 $37,782 Other Direct $0 $0 $0 Total $34,358 $35,716 $70,075 Staff Allocation FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $662 $775 $1,437 8.8 Dir. Of Planning $3,259 $3,813 $7,072 54.3 Reg. Traffic Eng. $1,833 $2,145 $3,978 30.6 Sr. Planners [1] $4,787 $5,600 $10,387 100.8 Planners [2] $4,783 $5,596 $10,379 122.6 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 ‐ Administration [3] $509 $596 $1,105 14.5 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 ‐ Total $15,833 $18,524 $34,357 331.7 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $690 $807 $1,497 9.2 Dir. Of Planning $3,397 $3,975 $7,372 56.6 Reg. Traffic Eng. $3,238 $3,788 $7,026 54.0 Sr. Planners [1] $4,193 $4,906 $9,100 88.3 Planners [2] $4,409 $5,160 $9,570 113.1 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 0.0 Administration [3] $531 $621 $1,152 15.2 Financial Man. [4] $0 $0 $0 0.0 Total $16,459 $19,258 $35,717 336.3 Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal $27,487 State $3,436 Local $3,436 41 | Page Total $34,358 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $28,573 State $3,572 Local $3,572 Total $35,716 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [2] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [3] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [4] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager 42 | Page TASK 3: P ROGRAM M ANAGEMENT , IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION Issues: Highway System Enhancement Highway System Preservation Safety – Vehicular and Pedestrian Congestion Management Process Advanced Technologies (ITS) Preserve and Maintain Public Transportation Services Multimodal Opportunities Bicycle and Pedestrian Activities Transportation Security Flexibility in Highway Design Freight Movement Environmental Planning and Mitigation Public Involvement Environmental Justice Economic Development Regional Planning Objectives: To conduct administration and program management functions necessary to carry‐out the planning tasks included in the UPWP, including amending the UPWP, as needed, and preparing and submitting quarterly progress and financial reports. To coordinate transportation and transit planning activities and tasks. To develop, amend and maintain a short‐range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that is financially constrained and consistent with the long range Regional Transportation Plan. To develop, select, scope and evaluate projects for funding under the FHWA’s Surface Transportation Program: Urban (STP: BS), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality. To administer federal grants, participate in the selection of consulting firms and manage the work being conducted by consultants under contract to the VCOG. To advise and inform participating agencies of program substance and expenditures. To participate in and provide administrative support to study advisory committees, as necessary. 43 | Page To assist member municipalities and regional transit operators with the preparation of applications for state and federal funds. To participate in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Metropolitan Area Planning partners – NYMTC, NJTPA, SWRPA, GBRC, SCRCOG and VCOG – and coordinate tri‐state planning. Previous Work: Administered the UPWP; updated and amended the FY 2015 UPWP; prepared quarterly progress reports; prepared the FY 2016‐2017 UPWP; attended meetings of the GBVMPO; prepared the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP; coordinated with GBRC in amending the TIP and incorporating regional projects; developed financial tables and charts; coordinated with CTDOT on various projects and studies, including the I‐95 Value Pricing Pilot Project, performance measures, freight planning, TransformCT and NEC future; maintained the NVCOG website and posted meeting notices and documents; held public information meetings on the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP, air quality conformity, TOD Pilot Program, and Route 34 reconstruction; attended and participated in several NHI webinars and training workshops; prepared an application for TIGER VII program; and monitored the STP: Urban, CMAQ and TAP program and prepared and submitted project applications. Tasks: Administer the transportation planning program in the Valley planning region portion of the Bridgeport‐Stamford TMA, as detailed in the FY 2016 and 2017 Unified Planning Work Program. Specific tasks are: Task 3.1: UPWP Prepare the FY 2018‐2019 UPWP, as determined by CTDOT and the USDOT. Amend the FY 2016‐2017 UPWP, as needed. Prepare and submit quarterly progress and financial reports. Deliverable: Quarterly progress reports FY 2018‐2019 UPWP Task 3.2 CTDOT Coordination Coordinate on developing and implementing Performance Measures. Coordinate on travel demand modeling. Coordinate with revisions to land use forecasts. Participate in the local road accident reduction program. 44 | Page Revise, as necessary, the functional classification system to reflect changes in the urbanized area. Coordinate work on regional transportation, transit and engineering programs, projects and studies to maximize efficiency. Coordinate and work with CTDOT and adjacent MPO’s on the future re‐designation of MPO boundaries Deliverable: VCOG coordination Task 3.3: Administration Administer the regional transportation planning programs in the Valley planning region, , as detailed in the FY 2016 and 2017 Unified Planning Work Program. Prepare the annual audit of the UPWP. Task 3.4: Transportation Improvement Program – TIP/STIP Develop and maintain the short range transportation improvement (TIP) consistent with the State TIP (STIP) – GBV MPO. Amend TIP/STIP, as necessary, and coordinate the endorsement of amendments and administrative actions to the TIP in cooperation with CTDOT – GBVMPO. Review and approve Administrative Actions and keep track of changes – GBV MPO. Develop project scopes and applications for funding under various federal aid programs – GBV MPO. Establish transportation project priorities and work with municipalities in setting implementation schedules – GBV MPO. Revise financial plans, prepare amendment summary reports, and make presentations at meetings of the GBVMPO to inform members of proposed amendments and changes to the TIP/STIP. Maintain the TIP/STIP in a database format – GBV MPO. Develop interactive map for website, including project descriptions and information would pop‐up when clicked – GBV MPO. Work with CTDOT to review the requirements for and to develop a plan for transition to the electronic review, approval and administration of the TIP/STIP and E‐STIP. Administer the FHWA Surface Transportation Program: Urban program, including soliciting and evaluating project proposals, setting priorities, and maintaining a financial plan – GBV MPO. Administer the NVCOG’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP), including soliciting and evaluating project proposals, setting priorities, and maintaining a financial plan. 45 | Page Coordinate MPO correspondences, project selection, and project solicitation – various state and federal aid transportation programs – GBV MPO. Administer and manage design projects under contract to the VCOG. Deliverable: TIP amendments and administrative actions Update of the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP, as necessary Task 3.5 Metropolitan Planning Organization Serve as the transportation planning staff for the GBVMPO, Valley planning region portion. Prepare meeting agendas and technical material, including plan and project summaries, technical memoranda, and policy papers CTDOT – GBVMPO. Make presentations at MPO meetings, including regarding the TIP/STIP, LRTPs, air quality conformity, project priorities, and amendments/actions CTDOT – GBVMPO. Provide technical advice and guidance on plan, policy, program and project issues CTDOT – GBVMPO. Deliverable: MPO meetings – GBVMPO. Task 3.6 Transportation Technical Advisory Committees Convene Transportation Technical Coordinating Committees for the Valley planning region. Tasks include: Provide input on projects, plans and programs. Review amendments to the TIP/STIP and offer recommendations Provide technical advice and guidance on emergency planning activities related the Regional Emergency Planning Teams – Region 2 (Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton). Deliverable: TTAC meetings Task 3.7 Grant Applications Prepare grant applications and work programs for special studies, as needed. Assist member communities and regional transit operators in preparing project applications under various federal transportation funding programs, as needed. Assist member communities in preparing project applications under LOTCIP program. 46 | Page Deliverable: Grant applications Task 3.8 Technical Capacity Building Increase the technical capacity of the VCOG through staff attendance and participation at workshops, seminars and conferences sponsored and held by the CTDOT, FHWA Resource Center, and National Highway Institute (NHI). Procure technical resources, as necessary. Task 3.9 Surface Transportation Program: Urban Attributable Monitor the STP: Urban program for the GBVMPO. Identify new project proposals for funding under the STP: Urban and work with the municipalities and CTDOT in determining project eligibility, developing project scopes, preparing applications and evaluating proposals – GBVMPO. Participate in CTDOT Project Concept Development process. Establish and refine regional priorities to produce a five‐year capital and operating program consistent with available funding levels. Deliverable: STP: Urban program Task 3.10 Highway Project Development Work with CTDOT and member municipalities on identifying possible projects for funding under the Transportation Alternatives Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality. Work with the municipalities and provide technical assistance in determining project eligibility, developing project scopes, preparing applications and evaluating proposals relating to these programs. Establish and refine regional highway priorities. Deliverable: Project concept plans Task 3.11 Transit Programming 47 | Page Work with GBT, VTD, and CT Transit to program bus capital projects in the TIP and incorporate local bus transit needs into the TIP/STIP – FTA Section 5307, 5309, and 5310 programs. Work with GBT in preparing a five‐year capital financial plan – based on the ten‐year capital plan. Work with GBT, VTD, and CT Transit in determining project scopes, preparing applications and evaluating proposals. Establish and refine regional transit priorities – FTA Section 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316 and 5317 capital projects; and Municipal Grant Program. Deliverable: Transit programming Task 3.12 Public Participation Program Participate in meetings of the GBVMPO. Make presentations at GBVMPO meetings on VCOG transportation plans, programs and projects. Convene and hold meetings of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) of the GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) to provide face‐to‐face opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas regarding transportation issues, deficiencies and solutions. Participate in periodic regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Committee meetings to discuss how to coordinate human service transportation – LOCHSTP working group, People‐to‐Jobs, and Regional Mobility Manager – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion) areas. Adhere to the public involvement process adopted by the GBVMPO and periodically assess effectiveness of the public involvement process. Provide reports, documents, plans and summaries in user‐friendly format and post on NVCOG website. Hold public information meetings on plans, program and projects at convenient and accessible places and times, provide community outreach to inform and involve community groups, and offer assistance to the hearing impaired and persons with limited English proficiency. Maintain the NVCOG website and post transportation documents, summaries, actions, plans and programs. Develop strategies for ensuring Environmental Justice in the transportation planning process and determine and assess the distribution of benefits and burdens of transportation investments on “at‐risk” areas and groups using spatial analysis (GIS). Deliverable: Environmental Justice Profile 48 | Page Revised Public Participation Process Public information sessions NVCOG website Task 3: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $29,889 $31,189 $61,078 BFO @1.17 $34,971 $36,491 $71,461 Other Direct [1] $6,500 $6,500 $13,000 Total $71,360 $74,180 $145,539 Staff Allocation FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $2,541 $2,973 $5,514 33.9 Dir. Of Planning $7,477 $8,749 $16,226 124.6 Reg. Traffic Eng. $7,004 $8,195 $15,199 116.7 Sr. Planners [2] $4,701 $5,500 $10,200 99.0 Planners [3] $2,922 $3,419 $6,341 74.9 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 ‐ Administration [4] $762 $892 $1,654 21.8 Financial Man. [5] $4,482 $5,244 $9,726 89.6 Total $29,889 $34,971 $64,860 560.5 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $2,659 $3,111 $5,771 35.5 Dir. Of Planning $7,826 $9,157 $16,983 130.4 Reg. Traffic Eng. $7,273 $8,510 $15,783 121.2 Sr. Planners [2] $4,920 $5,756 $10,676 103.6 Planners [3] $3,058 $3,578 $6,636 78.4 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 0.0 Administration [4] $798 $933 $1,731 22.8 Financial Man. [5] $4,654 $5,445 $10,099 93.1 Total $31,189 $36,491 $67,680 585.0 49 | Page Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal $57,088 State $7,136 Local $7,136 Total $71,360 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $59,344 State $7,418 Local $7,418 Total $74,180 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Other Direct Costs include travel, printing, postage, conferences, seminars & computer equipment. [2] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [3] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [4] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [5] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager 50 | Page TASK 4: O THER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Issues: Regional Planning System Enhancement System Efficiency System Preservation Multi‐Modal Opportunities Alternative Transportation Modes TOD Opportunities Objectives: To provide technical assistance to member communities, conduct, administer, manage and carry‐out major corridor studies and projects on behalf of member municipalities and funded primarily under specific project funding programs. To engage and support member municipalities in advancing and implementing transportation investment to enhance the management and operation of the region’ transportation system, increase system efficiency and preserve system components. Previous Work: Administered the design of the Route 34 reconstruction project, including meetings with the city, CTDOT and consultant engineer to address review comments and revise the final design scope; administered the design of the Route 8 corridor project, including oversight of the construction of the interchange 18 project; administered the preliminary engineering study for improvements along Route 67; provided technical assistance to the Valley RPC and member towns, as needed; and coordinated work with CCMPO. Tasks: Administer and manage specific transportation planning, program and design grants obtained by and on behalf of Valley planning region municipalities, and provide technical assistance to member municipalities. Task 4.1: Route 34 Reconstruction Project – Project No. 0036‐0184 Administer the design of the widening and reconstruction of Route 34 in Derby from Ausonio Drive to Bridge Street – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Participate in public information meetings on project design plans and coordinate public comments and suggestions into the design plans. Serve as the liaison between the City of Derby, CTDOT and consultant engineer. Maintain financial records of the design phase and monitor progress. Deliverable: 51 | Page Route 34 Reconstruction Project final design plans and bid documents – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Task 4.2: Route 8 Corridor Project – Project No. 0036‐0179 Continue administration, in conjunction with CTDOT, of the Route 8 Corridor project and oversee and manage the design of improvements and reconstruction of Exit 18 in Ansonia – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Task 4.3: Route 67 Spot Improvements and Minor Widening Project – Project No. 0124‐ 0165 Administer the design and construction of spot improvements along Route 67 in Seymour – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Complete the preliminary engineering study of improvements and minor widening of Route 67 in Seymour from River Street (Route 313) to Klarides Village access driveway. Participate in public information meetings on preliminary project plans and coordinate public comments and suggestions into the design plans. Serve as the liaison between the Town of Seymour, CTDOT and consultant engineer. Initiate the preliminary design of proposed improvements. Deliverable: Route 67 Spot Improvements Project final design plans and bid documents – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Task 4.4: Naugatuck River Greenway Project Assess and identify route alignment of the Naugatuck River Greenway through the Valley planning region (Seymour and Ansonia) to connect with the Ansonia River Walk and Derby Greenway. Continue to assist the Naugatuck River Greenway steering committee in maintaining the NRG website and preparing interactive maps of the proposed alignment. Deliverable: NRG Route alignment study report NRG steering committee Task 4.5: TOD Pilot Project 52 | Page Administer the conduct of the VCOG TOD Pilot Project and Alternate Transportation Modes project – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Complete Task 2 activities the development of model TOD regulations and ordinances that could be adopted and adapted by member municipalities to incentivize TODs in their respective urban centers – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Prepare model TOD regulations. Work with member municipalities in drafting zoning regulations appropriate for each community, including attending planning and zoning commission meetings and working sessions. Participate in public information meetings relating to the adoption of TOD regulations. Manage consultant contract for Task 3 activities – Route 8 Alternate Modes Project – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Work on the Route 8 Corridor and Waterbury Branch Line alternate modes assessment and manage and oversee consultant selection and services. Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Define the study and prepare appropriate base mapping. Collect traffic, bus and rail operations and ridership data. Estimate future travel patterns. Identify and assess existing land use patterns, including zoning districts and demographic and income data. Assess future development patterns, conduct a build‐out analysis based on existing land patterns, and develop TOD scenarios. Conduct an alternate transportation modes assessment, identify preferred corridor alignments, and develop alternate service plans. Prepare summary and final reports. Conduct public outreach. Prepare and submit quarterly progress and financial reports. Deliverable: TOD Pilot Project, Model TOD Regulations – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Route 8 Alternate Modes Project final report – GBVMPO (Valley planning region portion). Task 4.7: Technical Assistance to CCMPO Assist Bristol and Plymouth in the development of greenways, trails, and bicycle projects. Assist Bristol and Plymouth in implementing complete streets policies and infrastructure. Provide planning and technical support to Bristol and Plymouth. Monitor the Route 69 and Route 72 intersection improvement project and coordinate with CRCOG, as necessary. 53 | Page Task 4.8: Technical Assistance to Regional Planning Commission Provide assistance to the RPC in reviewing transportation and traffic impacts of proposed land use actions and assess the conformity of zoning, subdivision, and planning proposals with regional and state plans. Provide assistance to the RPC in preparing the regional plan of conservation and development and ensure consistency with the long range transportation plan. Provide assistance to the member municipalities in preparing the local plans of conservation and development and ensure consistency with the long range transportation plan. Task 4: Budget Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Direct Labor $18,269 $18,991 $37,26 BFO @1.17 $21,375 $22,220 $43,595 Other Direct $0 $0 $0 CE Services [5] $600,000 $0 $600,000 Total $639,644 $41,211 $680,855 Staff Allocation FY 2016 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $2,928 $3,426 $6,354 39.0 Dir. Of Planning $2,164 $2,532 $4,696 36.1 Reg. Traffic Eng. $4,138 $4,842 $8,980 69.0 Sr. Planners [1] $2,673 $3,128 $5,801 56.3 Planners [2] $2,164 $2,532 $4,696 55.5 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 ‐ Administration [3] $764 $894 $1,658 21.8 Financial Man. [4] $3,437 $4,022 $7,459 68.7 CE Services [5] $0 $0 $600,000 ‐ Total $18,269 $21,375 $639,644 364.4 FY 2017 Direct Labor BFO Total Hours Exec. Director $3,052 $3,571 $6,623 40.7 Dir. Of Planning $2,256 $2,639 $4,895 37.6 54 | Page Reg. Traffic Eng. $4,261 $4,985 $9,247 71.0 Sr. Planners [1] $2,787 $3,261 $6,047 58.7 Planners [2] $2,256 $2,639 $4,895 57.8 Planning Intern $0 $0 $0 0.0 Administration [3] $796 $932 $1,728 22.7 Financial Man. [4] $3,583 $4,192 $7,775 71.7 Total $18,991 $22,220 $41,211 360.2 Financial Responsibility: FY 2016 GBVMPO Federal [6] $556,715 State [6] $78,965 Local $3,965 Total $639,644 FY 2017 GBVMPO Federal $32,969 State $4,121.10 Local $4,121.10 Total $41,211 Functional Responsibility: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments [1] Includes Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Regional Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner [2] Includes Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, and GIS Coordinator & Specialist [3] Includes Policy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant [4] Includes Finance Director and Finance Manager [5] Allocation for Consultant Services related to the WATS Task 2B.6. [6] Allocation for Consultant Services related to the Alternate Modes Assessment Task 4.6. Federal allocation from FTA Section 5307 and Section 5339; and state allocation from State TOD Pilot Program. 55 | Page IV. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Task and Staff Allocation Budgets and Regional Transportation Program Schedules FY 2016 – 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2016 Task Allocation by Funding Sources and Revenues Tasks Federal State Local Total Task 1: Data Collection/Analysis $21,144 $2,643 $2,643 $26,430 Task 2A: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Highways $42,287 $5,286 $5,286 $52,858 Task 2B: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Transit $31,715 $3,965 $3,965 $39,644 Task 2C: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Non‐Motorized Transportation Modes $27,487 $3,436 $3,436 $34,358 Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration $57,088 $7,136 $7,136 $71,360 Task 4: Other Technical Assistance $556,715 $78,965 $3,965 $639,644 Total: $736,436 $101,431 $26,431 $864,298 Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2017 Task Allocation by Funding Sources and Revenues Tasks Federal State Local Total Task 1: Data Collection/Analysis $21,979 $2,747 $2,747 $27,473 Task 2A: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Highways $43,958 $5,495 $5,495 $54,948 Task 2B: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Transit $32,969 $4,121 $4,121 $41,211 Task 2C: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Non‐Motorized Transportation Modes $28,573 $3,572 $3,572 $35,717 56 | Page Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration $59,344 $7,418 $7,418 $74,180 Task 4: Other Technical Assistance $32,969 $4,121 $4,121 $41,211 Total: $219,792 $27,474 $27,474 $274,740 Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2016 Task Allocation Budget Direct Labor Indirect Other Direct [1] Total Task 1: Data Collection/Analysis $12,180 $14,250 $0 $26,430 Task 2A: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Highways $24,359 $28,499 $0 $52,858 Task 2B: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Transit $18,269 $21,375 $0 $39,644 Task 2C: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Non‐ Motorized Transportation Modes $15,833 $18,525 $0 $34,358 Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration $29,889 $34,971 $6,500 $71,360 Task 4: Other Technical Assistance $18,269 $21,375 $600,000 $639,644 Total: $118,800 $138,995 $606,500 $864,295 [1] Other Direct Costs listed for Task 2B is for Consultant Services related to the conduct of the Waterbury Area Transit Study and those listed under Task 3 are for other direct items such as travel, printing, etc. 57 | Page Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2017 Task Allocation Budget Direct Labor Indirect Other Direct [1] Total Task 1: Data Collection/Analysis $12,661 $14,813 $0 $27,474 Task 2A: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Highways $25,322 $29,626 $0 $54,948 Task 2B: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Transit $18,991 $22,220 $0 $41,211 Task 2C: Transportation Planning ‐‐ Non‐ Motorized Transportation Modes $16,459 $19,257 $0 $35,716 Task 3: Program Management, Implementation and Administration $31,189 $36,491 $6,500 $74,180 Task 4: Other Technical Assistance $18,991 $22,220 $0 $41,211 Total: $123,613 $144,626 $6,500 $274,739 [1] Other Direct Costs listed for Task 2B is for Consultant Services related to the conduct of the Waterbury Area Transit Study and those listed under Task 3 are for other direct items such as travel, printing, etc. Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2016 Staff Allocation Budget FY 2016 Direct Labor Indirect Total Hours Executive Director $8,436 $9,870 $18,306 112.5 Director of Planning/Assistant Director $20,284 $23,732 $44,016 338.1 Senior/Principal Traffic Engineer $18,195 $21,288 $39,483 303.2 58 | Page Senior Transportation Planners, Senior Regional Planner & Supervising Transportation Planner $24,942 $29,182 $54,123 525.1 Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, Transit Planner and GIS Coordinator & Specialist $31,617 $36,989 $68,606 810.7 Planning Intern/Planning Assistant $2,444 $2,859 $5,303 122.2 Administration Assistant & Policy Coordinator $4,964 $5,808 $10,772 141.8 Finance Director & Financial Manager $7,919 $9,266 $17,185 158.4 Total $118,800 $138,994 $257,794 2,512.0 Unified Planning Work Program Greater Bridgeport & Valley MPO — Valley Planning Region FY 2017 Staff Allocation Budget FY 2016 Direct Labor Indirect Total Hours Executive Director $8,804 $10,300 $19,104 117.4 Director of Planning/Assistant Director $21,176 $24,776 $45,953 352.9 Senior/Principal Traffic Engineer $20,213 $23,650 $43,863 336.9 Senior Transportation Planners, Senior Regional Planner & Supervising Transportation Planner $25,223 $29,512 $54,735 531.0 Regional Planners, Transportation Planners I & II, Transit Planner and GIS Coordinator & Specialist $32,234 $37,714 $69,948 826.5 Planning Intern/Planning Assistant $2,548 $2,981 $5,529 127.4 Administration Assistant & Policy Coordinator $5,177 $6,057 $11,234 147.9 Finance Director & Financial Manager $8,237 $9,637 $17,874 164.7 Total $123,613 $144,627 $268,240 2,604.8 59 | Page T as ks A c tivity J uly A ug us t Se pt Oc t Nov De c J an F eb Marc h Ap ril May J une 1.1 Transportation Database 1 .2 P erf o rmanc e Monito rin g 1.3 Re gio nal GI S P ro gram 1.4 Census Data 2A .1 T rans portation Plan 2A.2 Tech Assistance 2A .3 T rans S ec urit y 2A.4 Environmental Miti gatio n ▲ 2A.5 LOTCIP 2A.6 Frei ght Plannin g ▲ ▲ 2B.1 10-Year Ca pital Plan 2B.2 Local Bus Tech Assistance 2B.3 LOCHSTP 2B.4 Commuter Rail 2B .5 S us tainab le Co mmunitie s ▲ ▲ 2C.1 Route 8 Alt Modes ▲ ▲ 2C.2 Re g Bic yc le Plannin g ▲ 2C.3 NRG Economic Stud y ▲ 2C.4 Re g Pedestrian Safet y ▲ ▲ 2C.5 Complete Streets ▲ 3.1 UPWP ▲ 3.2 CTDOT Coordination 3.3 Administration 3.4 TIP/STIP 3.5 MPO ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 3.6 TTAC ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 3 .7 Grant Ap plic ations As necessary 3.8 Tech Ca pac it y Buildin g As necessary 3.9 STP: Urban Pro gram 3.10 Hi ghwa y Pro ject Dev. 3.11 Transit Pro grammin g 3.12 Public Participation Pro g. 4.1 Route 34 Reconstruction ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.2 Route 8 Corridor Pro ject ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.3 Route 67 Pro ject ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.6 TOD Pilot Pro ject ▲ ▲ 4.8 Tech Assistance–RPC Co ntinuo us P lannin g Pro je c t P lannin g Me e tin gs, Draft Re port, Final Re port ▲ FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program Regional Transportation Program Schedule Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley Planning Region Portion) 60 | Page T as ks A c tivity J uly A ug us t Se pt Oc t Nov De c J an F eb Marc h Ap ril May J une 1.1 Transportation Database 1 .2 P erf o rmanc e Monito rin g 1.3 Re gio nal GI S P ro gram 1.4 Census Data 2A .1 T rans portation Plan 2A.2 Tech Assistance 2A .3 T rans S ec urit y 2A.4 Environmental Miti gatio n ▲ 2A.5 LOTCIP 2A.6 Frei ght Plannin g ▲ ▲ 2B.1 10-Year Ca pital Plan 2B.2 Local Bus Tech Assistance 2B.3 LOCHSTP 2B.4 Commuter Rail 2B .5 S us tainab le Co mmunitie s ▲ ▲ 2C.1 Route 8 Alt Modes ▲ ▲ 2C.2 Re g Bic yc le Plannin g ▲ 2C.3 NRG Economic Stud y 2C.4 Re g Pedestrian Safet y ▲ ▲ 2C.5 Complete Streets ▲ 3.1 UPWP ▲ 3.2 CTDOT Coordination 3.3 Administration 3.4 TIP/STIP 3.5 MPO ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 3.6 TTAC ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 3 .7 Grant Ap plic ations As necessary 3.8 Tech Ca pac it y Buildin g As necessary 3.9 STP: Urban Pro gram 3.10 Hi ghwa y Pro ject Dev. 3.11 Transit Pro grammin g 3.12 Public Participation Pro g. 4.1 Route 34 Reconstruction ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.2 Route 8 Corridor Pro ject ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.3 Route 67 Pro ject ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 4.6 TOD Pilot Pro ject ▲ ▲ 4.8 Tech Assistance–RPC Co ntinuo us P lannin g Pro je c t P lannin g Me e tin gs, Draft Re port, Final Re port ▲ FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Regional Transportation Program Schedule Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO (Valley Planning Region Portion) 61 | Page JOB CLASSIFICATIONS BY TITLE Executive Director: Directs the operations of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) and supervises the transportation and regional planning staff. The Executive Director formulates policies, manages daily operations of the NVCOG and plans and coordinates use of resources for sustainability. The Executive Director serves as the Co‐Secretary of the Greater Bridgeport and Valley MPO and Director of the Central Naugatuck Valley Region MPO, assists in formulating policy board actions and implementing recommendations, and facilitates the on‐ going interaction and relationships between the NVCOG and state, federal, non‐profit and private sector partners. The Executive Director works with the New York‐Connecticut Sustainable Communities Initiative Consortium in developing a regional plan for sustainability and with the Regional Plan Associations, CCM, and others to encourage more TODs in the state and region. Coordinates mega‐regional planning efforts as a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Forum with directors of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) and Northern New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). Director of Planning/Assistant Director: Responsible for the implementation of the NVCOG’s regional, environmental and transportation planning, and support of its mission as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Greater Bridgeport and Valley portions of the Bridgeport‐Stamford urbanized area and the Central Naugatuck Valley Region of the Waterbury urbanized area. The Director of Planning is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with other regional organizations and MPOs in Connecticut and state and federal agencies, including the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Office of Policy and Management and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The Director of Planning is also responsible for NVCOG’s interactions with the Air Quality Conformity Interagency Consultation Committee and Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. Works with the Executive Director in providing analysis and recommendations regarding key planning issues and coordinating all planning policies in order to create complementary and not contradictory policies. The Director of Planning coordinates with the FHWA and FTA on highway and transit capital programs and planning and leads the region’s Transit‐Oriented Development efforts. Works with and assists the Executive Direcotr in coordinating mega‐regional planning efforts as a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Forum with directors of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) and Northern New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). Senior/Principal Traffic Engineer: Under general direction of Executive Director and Director of Planning, manages all technical aspects of roadway, street, highway, and interstate design, modeling, and improvement. Provides transportation 62 | Page and traffic engineering technical assistance to the municipalities of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, assesses traffic and highway operations on key corridors and intersections, develops highway capital improvement project concepts, develops preliminary engineering and design activities for project scoping and development, conducts and manages traffic engineering corridor and intersection studies, and responsible for NVCOG’s travel demand forecasting and traffic simulation modelling activities. Administers the state‐funded LOTCIP for NVCOG and assists in developing project scopes and preparing concept drawings. Responsible for project selection, scheduling, cost control and contract administration and consults with towns regarding LOTCIP, STP, TAP and CMAQ projects. Transportation Engineer: Under general direction of Executive Director, Director of Planning, and Senior/Principle Traffic Engineer, provides transportation and traffic engineering technical assistance to the municipalities of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, assesses traffic and highway operations on key corridors and intersections, develops highway capital improvement project concepts, develops preliminary engineering and design activities for project scoping and development, conducts and manages traffic engineering corridor and intersection studies, and works on the NVCOG’s travel demand forecasting and traffic simulation modelling activities. Assists in administrating the state‐funded LOTCIP for NVCOG and developing project scopes and preparing concept drawings. Responsible for project selection, scheduling, cost control and contract administration, and consults with towns regarding LOTCIP, STP, TAP and CMAQ projects. Manages all technical aspects of roadway, street, highway, and interstate design, modeling, and improvement. Senior Transportation Planner: Supervises the regional transportation planning staff in the conduct of the regional transportation planning process and helps the Director of Planning in coordinating the development of the short‐range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Long Range Regional Transportation Plan, the Unified Planning Work Program and oversees the modifications to the TIP, either through the Administrative Action process or Amendments. The Senior Transportation Planner assists the Director of Planning in special projects, program coordination and the development and analysis of their respective policy impacts upon the agency. The Senior Transportation Planner establishes and conducts the meeting schedule, agendas and business of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and supervises special projects recommended and approved by the TTAC. Senior Planner: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and the Senior Transportation Planner, determines the methods for conducting technical studies, and prepares technical studies and writes reports. Serves as project manager on selected plans and studies; coordinates and oversees development of the UPWP and tasks assigned to staff. Provides technical assistance on transportation matters to municipalities. May supervise others assigned to assist in work for which responsibility has been delegated. 63 | Page Supervising Transportation Planner: Supervises the regional transportation planning staff in the conduct of the regional transportation planning process and assists the Director of Planning in coordinating the development of the short‐range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Long Range Regional Transportation Plan, the Unified Planning Work Program and oversees the modifications to the TIP, either through the Administrative Action process or Amendments. The Senior Transportation Planner assists the Director of Planning in special projects, program coordination and the development and analysis of their respective policy impacts upon the agency. The Supervising Transportation Planner establishes and conducts the meeting schedule, agendas and business of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and supervises special projects recommended and approved by the TTAC. Transportation Planner II: Assist the Senior Transportation Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner in the conduct of various transportation planning studies and tasks as outlined and contained in the Unified Planning Work Program. The Transportation Planner II works under the direction and supervision of the Senior Transportation Planner and Director of Planning, as appropriate and necessary. Transportation Planner I: Assist the Senior Transportation Planner and Supervising Transportation Planner in the conduct of various transportation planning studies and tasks as outlined and contained in the Unified Planning Work Program. The Transportation Planner I works under the direction and supervision of the Senior Transportation Planner and Director of Planning, as appropriate and necessary. Transit Planner: Supervises the development, coordination and implementation of regional transit priorities and leads the NVCOG’s long‐range and short‐term transit planning efforts in order to enhance the transit systems in the Naugatuck Valley planning region to better link land use, housing, employment and new bus rapid transit and rail opportunities. The Transit Planner works with the Director of Planning, Senior Transportation Planner and and Supervising Transportation Planner in working with the GBVMPO, CNVR MPO, CCMPO, CTDOT, CT Transit, VTD and the municipalities to identify funding sources and strategies to implement plan recommendations and coordinates planning efforts with the VTD, GBT and CT Transit related to special transportation needs, including jobs access, elderly and handicapped transportation grant programs (LOCHSTP and Municipal Grant Program). 64 | Page Environmental Planner: Under general supervision of the Executive Director, provides expertise in environmental planning, research, and policy analysis for the Regional Brownfield Partnership in the areas of brownfields assessment, cleanup and redevelopment related to transportation oriented development, smart growth, in fill development, community outreach, green remediation, regulatory liaison outreach, project development and funding. Regional Planner: Works directly under the Director of Planning and is primarily responsible for implementing all aspects of the regional land use planning program and coordinates the linkages with the transportation planning activities and provides analysis and recommendations regarding key planning issues. The Regional Planner is also the Staff Director of the Regional Planning Commission and primary regional contact with all municipal planning departments. The Regional Planner conducts research in support of and drafts updates to municipal and regional plans of conservation and development and coordinates with the state Office of Policy & Management (OPM). Regional Planner – Environment: Works directly under the Director of Planning and supports lead planning staff in a wide range of regional environmental activities and planning studies, such as natural hazard mitigation, Brownfields reclamation, trails and greenways development, conservation and watershed management, sustainability planning, and climate resiliency planning. Provides support planning for assessing environmental mitigation efforts related to the long range transportation plan, transportation improvement program, and projects, including air quality conformity; and assesses the environmental impacts of STP funded projects. Duties include but are not limited to assisting in the creation and maintenance of databases for the NVCOG’s geographic information systems, organizing project bids, scheduling meetings & conferences, drafting articles, reports, and correspondence, and creating presentations. Works with the operation and implementation of the region’s Brownfields Partnership. GIS Program Coordinator: Creates and maintains GIS databases and maps related to NVCOG’s planning work and programs; assists planning staff in their work as it relates to GIS and data gathering and analysis; prepares maps and other graphics for NVCOG documents and presentations; provides GIS technical assistance to member municipalities, prepares data documentation (metadata) for GIS files. Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director and supervises other GIS staff. 65 | Page Regional Planner – GIS Specialist: Creates and maintains GIS databases and maps related to NVCOG’s planning work and programs; assists planning staff in their work as it relates to GIS and data gathering and analysis; prepares maps and other graphics for NVCOG documents and presentations; provides GIS technical assistance to member municipalities, prepares data documentation (metadata) for GIS files; performs quantitative analysis of regional planning data; prepares reports on planning analyses and studies; makes oral presentations of study results. Finance Director: Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director and maintains general ledger, journals and all other fiscal records and reports, including all NVCOG checking and savings accounts, in accordance with federal and state accounting and auditing standards. The Financial Officer prepares project financial reports, requests contract reimbursements, prepares quarterly finacial reports (FICA, FWT and unemployment), prepares monthly balance sheets, analysis of staff timesheets and financial reports, and makes out all checks including payroll. The Financial Officer processes invoices received from consulting firms under NVCOG contract. Financial Manager: Maintains general ledger, journals and all other fiscal records and reports in accordance with federal and state bookkeeping and auditing standards. Prepares project financial reports; contract reimbursements; quarterly FICA, FWT and unemployment reports; monthly balance sheets; monthly analysis of staff timesheets; makes out all checks including payroll. Maintains Council checking and savings accounts. Makes all deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers. Orders office supplies. Maintains an inventory of office equipment and furniture. Uses personal computer for fiscal applications. Assists with general clerical functions as needed. Works under the general supervision of the Finance Director. Supervises clerical staff and others as assigned. Administrative Assistant: Works under the general supervision and direction of the Executive Director and works in cooperation with the Finance Director and all transportation and regional planning staff. The Administrative Assistant assists planning staff in preparing and disseminating correspondences, notices and other documents, and, as directed, arranging meetings and maintaining the NVCOG calendar. The Administrative Assistant conducts technical work for the planning staff, as needed. 66 | Page Policy Coordinator: Works under the general supervision and direction of the Executive Director and in cooperation with all transportation and regional planning staff. The Policy Coordinator assists the Executive Director in preparing and disseminating analyses of state and federal policies and program requirements, and, as directed, arranges and organizes program and policy level meetings. Works in concert with the Director of Planning, Finance Director and administrative staff to research, draft, review, interpret, and oversee the implementation of organizational policy. The Policy Coordinator conducts technical work for planning and administrative staff, as needed. Planning Intern/Planning Assistant: Is a durational position that carries out specific planning and program tasks under the direction and supervision of the Director of Planning, Senior Transportation Planner or a designated staff member and assists the transportation and regional planning staff in the conduct of a wide variety of planning tasks, including the preparation of planning documents, data collection and analysis, and GIS support and maintenance. 67 | Page Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments FY 2016 and 2017 Planning Staff Maximum Hourly Rates Title Max Rate Executive Director $75.00 Director of Planning/Assistant Director $60.00 Senior/Principal Traffic Engineer $60.00 Transportation Engineer $50.00 Senior Transportation Planner $50.00 Senior Planner $45.00 Supervising Transportation Planner $45.00 Transportation Planner II $35.00 Transportation Planner I $30.00 Transit Planner $40.00 Environmental Planner $75.00 Regional Planner $45.00 Regional Planner – GIS Specialist $45.00 Regional Planner – Environment $35.00 GIS Program Coordinator $40.00 Finance Director $50.00 Administrative Assistant $35.00 Policy Coordinator $35.00 Planning Intern/Planning Assistant $20.00