2015 – 2020 METROPOLITAN/REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TRI‐CITIES METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BENTON‐FRANKLIN REGIONAL AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Prepared by Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments 1622 Terminal Drive Richland, WA 99352 PENDING APPROVAL BY BFCG BOARD OCTOBER 17, 2014 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE OF CONTENTS Resolution #02‐14 Metropolitan Planning Area Self‐Certification Title VI Public Notice i ii iii INTRODUCTION Benton Franklin Council of Governments Benton‐Franklin RTPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) and RTPO Boundary Map Urbanized MPA Boundary Map MPO Membership RTPO Membership 1 3 3 4 5 5 TIP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Federal and State Requirements Project Selection Process Public Involvement TIP Development Schedule TIP Project Changes TIP relationship to the 2011‐2032 Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan 2011‐2032 Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan Goals and Policies Air Quality Certification Statement Congestion Management Process 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 11 FINANCIAL PLAN Revenues and Expenditures Ben Franklin Transit Financial Capacity Operations and Maintenance Federal Funding Codes State Funding Codes 12 12 13 15 16 TABLES FOR 2015-2020 SELECTED PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORTS Table 1 SELECTED URBAN PROJECTS ‐ Project Description by Agency Table 2 SELECTED URBAN PROJECTS ‐ Project Detail by Funding Source and Year Table 3 SELECTED URBAN PROJECTS – Financial Summary by Funding Source and Year Table 4 SELECTED OUTSIDE OF MPO PROJECTS – Project Description by Agency Table 5 SELECTED OUTSIDE OF MPO – Project Detail by Funding Source and Year Table 6 SELECTED OUTSIDE OF MPO PROJECTS – Financial Summary by Funding Source and Year APPENDICES A. B. C. D. E. F. Public and Agency Participation/Public Comments Certification of Private Enterprise Participation Process and Financial Capacity of Transit Operator Other SECURED Local Projects with NO Federal Funding Sources Planned Projects for RTPO Jurisdictions 2015 ‐ 2020 Metropolitan/Regional Planning Area Listing of Obligations and Closures – 2014 TIP/STIP Amendments and Administrative Modifications Definitions Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO RESOLUTION #02‐14 Adoption of 2015‐2020 Transportation Improvement Program for the Tri‐Cities MPO and the 2015‐2020 Transportation Improvement Program for the Benton‐Franklin RTPO Whereas, The Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) has been certified by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and is responsible for coordinating the regional transportation planning process as set forth in Title 23 U.S.C. Section 134 and 49 U.S.C. Section 5303 of the Federal Transit Act; and Whereas, BFCG must review, prioritize, and select Surface Transportation Program (STP) projects, as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); and Whereas, Local jurisdictions and state agencies have submitted projects for inclusion in the MPO and Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), which are based on reasonably available financial resources at the federal, state, and local levels; and Whereas, The RTPO TIP includes a six‐year list of regionally significant transportation projects of which the first four years are prioritized by year; and Whereas, A public open house was held on August 12, 2014 at the Three Rivers Transit Center to receive public input on the TIP and afford a public comment period through August 20, 2014, and all comments have been addressed by either the BFCG staff or local jurisdictions; and Whereas, The WSDOT Regional Highways and Local Programs Office and Regional Programming Office have reviewed the MPO and RTPO TIP and find the contents free of omissions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BFCG Board adopts the 2015‐2020 TIP for the Tri‐Cities MPO and the 2015‐ 2020 TIP for the Benton‐Franklin RTPO; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MPO and RTPO Transportation Improvement Programs be submitted to the appropriate state and federal agencies for review and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2014. Attest: Brian Malley, Executive Director Bob Koch, BFCG President i Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA SELF‐CERTIFICATION PENDING In accordance with 23 CFR Part 450, §450.334, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Tri‐Cities Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), hereby certify that the metropolitan transportation planning process is being carried out in accordance with all applicable requirements including: 1. 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303, and this subpart; 2. In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR part 93; 3. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d‐1) and 49 CFR part 21; 4. 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity; 5. Section 1101(b) of the SAFETEA‐LU (Pub. L. 109‐59) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects; 6. 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program on Federal and Federal‐aid highway construction contracts; 7. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, 38; 8. The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance; 9. Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender; and 10. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities. MPO Signature Printed Name Judith S. Lorenzo Printed Name Executive Director Title Date Signature Brian Malley WSDOT Manager, Trans. Planning Office Title Date ii Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TITLE VI PUBLIC NOTICE Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments hereby gives public notice that it is the policy of the agency to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which BFCG receives federal financial assistance. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with BFCG. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the BFCG Title VI Coordinator within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Title VI Complaint Forms may be obtained from BFCG at no cost by calling (509) 943‐9185. If information is needed in another language, please contact BFCG at (509) 943‐185. Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor contacte a BFCG (509) 943‐9185 Access the complete document on the BFCG website http://www.bfcog.us/TitleVI%20Plan_July2014.pdf iii Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO INTRODUCTION The 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the result of various transportation planning activities undertaken by the MPO/RTPO as well as individual jurisdictions in the region, including WSDOT and transit agencies. The TIP is a list of transportation projects within the Tri‐ Cities MPO and the Benton‐Franklin RTPO that are proposed for Federal funding according to 23 U.S.C. and 49 U.S.C. BENTON‐FRANKLIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS The Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) is the state certified Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Kennewick‐Pasco‐Richland metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Planning Area expanded in 2003 to include a portion of Walla Walla County, commonly known as Burbank. In March 2012, the US Census Bureau released population numbers for Urbanized Areas confirming that the Kennewick‐Pasco‐Richland metropolitan area had achieved status as a Transportation Management Area (TMA) by exceeding the required 200,000 population threshold. The TMA designation became official with the release of the July 18, 2012 Federal Register showing the Urbanized Area to have a 2010 population of 210,975. The transition to a TMA will continue in 2015 under guidance from FHWA and WSDOT. Also, in March 2012, the US Census Bureau released listings of Urbanized Areas (over 50k population) that included the Walla Walla/College Place/Milton‐Freewater area with a 2010 population of 55,805. Under federal law, Urbanized Areas are required to be represented by an MPO within twelve months of Urbanized Area designation. The Walla Walla Valley MPO became a bi‐state MPO for the Walla Walla, WA and Milton‐Freewater, OR UZA when designated by the Governors of Washington and Oregon on March 27, 2013 and April 4, 2013, respectively. MPOs are created through agreement among the local elected officials and the Governor(s). One result of the newly designated Walla Walla Valley MPO required the creation of the Walla Walla Sub‐RTPO. An interlocal agreement between the Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments and the Walla Walla Valley MPO was signed in August 2013 to create the Walla Walla Sub RTPO. The Walla Walla Sub RTPO boundary can be seen in Figure 1‐1. The BFCG is the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) for Benton and Franklin Counties. See figure 1‐2. The RTPO Boundary and its relationship to the MPO can be seen in figure 1‐3. The BFCG is comprised of sixteen member jurisdictions, which represent the region's population of 255,075. 1 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is the metropolitan transit agency. A Memorandum of Agreement between the state, BFCG, and BFT (pending revisions) defines the responsibilities for cooperatively carrying out transportation planning and programming in the metropolitan area. Planning responsibilities of BFCG are further defined in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the MPO certification documentation, and the BFCG Public Involvement Procedures for Transportation Planning. BFCG fulfills its MPO responsibilities through Tri‐MATS (Tri‐Cities Metropolitan Area Transportation Study), consisting of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), a Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), and the BFCG Board. Special citizen task forces are also intermittently convened for specific projects. The mission is a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive planning process that results in regional multi‐modal transportation plans and programs that anticipate the social, economic, and environmental needs of the metropolitan area, the region, and the state. Major products of this process are the long‐range Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan (M/RTP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), a comprehensive transit plan, and special planning and research studies. The TAC is comprised of engineers and planners representing local jurisdictions, special purpose districts, and WSDOT. The TAC provides staff level input to the activities being undertaken by the MPO. The PAC is comprised of elected officials from the same jurisdictions represented at the technical level. The PAC provides policy review and guidance to activities and projects that will require adoption by the BFCG Board and/or local jurisdictions. This multi‐level forum provides coordination and consensus prior to adoption of work program products. 2 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Figure 1‐1 MPA/RTPO BOUNDARY Urbanized and Urban Areas Figure 1‐2 3 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Figure 1‐3 4 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO MPO MEMBERSHIP Ben Franklin Transit City of Richland City of Kennewick City of Pasco City of West Richland Benton County Franklin County Port of Pasco Port of Benton Port of Kennewick WSDOT – South Central Region RTPO MEMBERSHIP Ben Franklin Transit City of Richland City of Kennewick City of Pasco City of West Richland Benton County Franklin County Port of Pasco Port of Benton City of Prosser City of Benton City City of Mesa City of Connell City of Kahlotus Port of Kennewick WSDOT – South Central Region 5 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TIP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Federal and State Regulations The federal requirements for the TIP development process are established in federal surface transportation legislation, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP‐21). Adopted into law on July 6, 2012, MAP‐21 maintains parameters for TIP development set by preceding transportation legislation. MAP‐21 requires that the TIP: Include any projects with federal funding under 23 U.S.C. (Federal Highway Administration) and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (Federal Transit Administration) and projects that are regionally significant; Ensure consistency between projects in the TIP and the projects in the M/RTP; Include a demonstration that the projects included in the TIP can be implemented with reasonably available resources; Certify that the National Highway System (NHS) facilities are in adequate condition; Provide reasonable opportunity for public comments, including a formal public meeting; Be developed at least every four years by the MPO in cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operators. Washington State law requires that a regional TIP be updated at least every two years and include a program of projects for at least six years (RCW 47.80.023(5)). During TIP development, the BFCG consults with local and state officials, regional and local transit operators (both public and private carriers), recipients of FTA funding assistance, and other agencies, which may affect transportation activities. Project Selection Process BFCG is responsible for selecting projects for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The BFCG Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan (M/RTP) is used as the framework and policy plan to analyze system needs. Projects are evaluated and prioritized and funding resources are identified to meet short and long range system needs. Evaluation criteria are used to score STP and TAP applications in the project selection process to ensure the projects that are selected and programmed into the TIP are consistent with the BFCG M/RTP, the Washington State Transportation Plan (WTP) and the Federal Emphasis Areas. Selection committees evaluate and score project applications and send forward a recommended list of projects to BFCG. The project selections are incorporated into the TIP along with other federal funded or regionally significant projects. 6 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Safety projects and overlays, which do not affect the capacity or capability of the roadway, are not required to be shown in the TIP, but have been included to reflect the entire RTPO program. In the 2015 MPO/RTPO TIP, projects are prioritized by year for the first four years, with the fifth and sixth years grouped together. Financial summaries include funds programmed for the first four years only. If projects contained within the final two years are accelerated, they will be added to the program by amendment. PUBLIC INVOVLEMENT The public process for TIP development is consistent with the current 2008 BFCG Public Participation Procedures. The 2008 BFCG Public Participation Procedures are to be updated in early 2015. Prior to the update, the BFCG 2015 – 2020 MPO and Regional TIP have an approved TIP development schedule. (See detailed schedule in Appendix A) Opportunity for public input begins at the local agency level via the council/board meeting process. BFCG hosts a public open house to seek comments prior to formal adoption of the MPO and Regional TIP. 7 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Display ads announcing the public open house were published twice in both the Tri‐City Herald and tu Decides, a weekly Hispanic newspaper. Notices was also published in the BFCG newsletter and postcards were mailed directly to federal and state agencies, regional jurisdictions, and organizations and individuals known to have interest in the transportation planning processes and activities. The DRAFT document was available on the BFCG website throughout the review period. The review period began August 4th and ended September 2nd . The public open house was held on August 12, 2014 at the Three Rivers Transit Center. The draft 2015 TIP document and project maps from jurisdictions were displayed for review and comment. BFCG staff and local agency representatives were on hand to provide one‐on‐one contact with interested individuals. Individuals were given eight (8) days after the open house to submit comments. No comments were received. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE The Kennewick‐Pasco‐Richland metropolitan area was officially designated a Transportation Management Area (TMA) with the release of the July 18, 2012 Federal Register. In May 2013, FHWA, FTA and WSDOT met with BFCG for a TMA coordination review. The review indicated the need for updates to the BFCG Title VI Plan and the Public Participation Procedures. The BFCG Title VI Plan was updated and approved in September 2014. The BFCG Public Participation Procedures will be updated early 2015. The 2014 BFCG Title VI Plan offers comprehensive demographic data and maps of the MPO/RTPO. See http://www.bfcog.us/TitleVI%20Plan_July2014.pdf for the complete document. TIP PROJECT CHANGES As a project gets underway a change to the TIP may be necessary because of cost adjustments, scope changes, new secured funds, etc. A change to the TIP is considered either an amendment or an administrative modification. AMENDMENT PROCESS Amendments can be made throughout the calendar year by submitting a written request to BFCG staff. Amendments to the TIP may include adding a new project, deleting a project, adding a new phase, increasing federal funds, changing funding from non‐federal to federal, or major scope change. Once BFCG staff receives a written request the amendment request will be reviewed for consistency with the M/RTP and State and Federal regulations. BFCG staff ensures the amendment is placed on the Technical and Policy Advisory Committee (TAC/PAC) agendas. These committees meet monthly and forward their recommendations to the BFCG Board for local approval. The Board action is then sent to the appropriate state and federal 8 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO agencies for review and approval. Amendments take approximately forty‐five to sixty days. ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION PROCESS Administrative modifications are not considered amendments and typically include only minor changes to a project. Administrative modifications are not required to move through the MPO committee and Board process. They are forwarded at the same time as monthly amendments to WSDOT for the requested modification to be made. See Appendix F for definitions of amendments and administrative modifications. TIP AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN Projects contained within the MPO/RTPO TIP are derived from the BFCG 2011‐2032 Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan (M/RTP). Projects are developed from either short range or long range planning activities and have been found to be consistent with adopted goals and policies. The road improvement element of the BFCG 2011‐2032 M/RTP took into consideration the six‐year street programs of local jurisdictions in both the MPO and RTPO. In the urban area, all major MPO TIP projects were built into the transportation model to simulate future road needs. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN ‐ GOALS & POLICIES The adopted goals and policies of the BFCG 2011‐ 2032 M/RTP were developed through the planning process to guide and direct regional planning efforts over the next twenty years. The goals are somewhat broad; therefore, more specific policies and related action strategies have been developed to further implement and attain the goals. Goals: The preparation and implementation of a long range plan which identifies transportation related deficiencies and problems, provides clear direction, and seeks comprehensive least‐cost solutions for the transportation system in Benton and Franklin Counties; 9 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO A transportation system that is integrated with local land use policies; A transportation system that provides lower cost solutions in the form of transit, vanpool/carpool, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), bicycling, and walking; in lieu of expanding capacity; A transportation system that gives access for goods, services, and people while minimizing total system costs; A transportation system that provides access and mobility for all citizens regardless of age, race, or handicap; A transportation system that gives access while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impacts; A transportation system that supports and meets the needs of sustained economic growth; A transportation system that is consistent with local, regional, state and federal policies; and A transportation system that assures improvements are consistent with and support the values of communities and neighborhood structures. Policies: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Access & Access Management Efficiency Balance Safety& Security Safety Conscious Planning (SCP) Environmental Responsibility Transportation Financing Intergovernmental Cooperation including Regional Consistency & Certification Citizen Involvement & Public Education Livability, Sustainability & Land Use Pedestrians and Bicycles Transit Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip Reduction Streets & Highways Air/Waterways/Rail Freight Movement Intermodalism Transportation and Economics Maintenance & Preservation AIR QUALITY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT The eastern portion of Tri‐Cities Metropolitan Area once included part of the Wallula PM10 Nonattainment Area (NAA). The Wallula NAA is predominately agricultural with scattered residential development. The nonattainment status was the result of measurements of windborne dust registered in the late 1980’s. In 2004, diligent effort by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) resulted in the development of a serious attainment plan for the Wallula NAA. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency approved the Plan in May 2005. The approval, which became effective on June 1, 2005, includes an exclusion from regional transportation conformity analysis. Specific 10 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO transportation projects in the Wallula NAA must still meet project‐level conformity requirements. The Department of Ecology requested the Wallula NAA be re‐designated as an attainment area in April 2005. The re‐designation request continues the exclusion from regional transportation conformity. The final approval from EPA became effective in September 2005. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS The Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a systematic and regionally accepted approach for managing congestion. The CMP provides information on transportation system performance and assesses alternative strategies for congestion management. Federal law requires development of a CMP in a Transportation Management Area (TMA). The Tri‐ Cities Metropolitan Area became a TMA following the 2010 Census, with a population in excess of 200,000, triggering the TMA designation. The Tri‐Cities Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (Tri‐MATS) 2013 Congestion Management Process was approved and adopted by the BFCG Board in December of 2013. The document describes the elements of the Tri‐Cities CMP and is considered to be the initial effort that will evolve into a comprehensive set of policies, performance measures, ongoing activities and recommended future actions designed to manage traffic congestion and to maintain high levels of transportation service in the Tri‐Cities Metropolitan Area. See http://www.bfcog.us/BFCG%202013%20CMP.pdf for the complete document. 11 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO FINANCIAL PLAN This TIP is based on documented allocations of Federal, State, Local and private funds being used to finance projects. A selected project must have documented funding that is secured/committed, available or reasonably available to be included in the TIP. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES The TIP is consistent with BFCG’s 2011‐2032 M/RTP. The project expenditures are listed in year of expenditure. The table below appears in the 2011‐2032 M/R Transportation Plan and provides an analysis of revenues and costs over the next 22 years for state highways, streets, and roads in the MPO planning area. WSDOT and the metropolitan area jurisdictions have estimated revenue of $1.06 billion to maintain and provide needed improvements to their street systems over the next 22 years. Of this total, $474 million (45%) will be needed to maintain and operate the system, and $589 million (55%) will be available for improvements. At the end of the 22‐year planning horizon, the MPO will have an estimated $30 million surplus. YEAR 2011‐2020 2021‐2032 Total 2011‐2032 MPO Road System Financial Analysis TOTAL MPO ROAD SYSTEM 22 YEAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ($) FORECAST FORECAST PROJECT PROJECT REVENUE M&O COSTS REVENUE COSTS ENDING BALANCE 478,697,110 583,830,856 216,716,847 261,980,262 261,528,746 257,276,708 326,554,148 296,334,075 451,516 30,220,073 1,062,527,965 473,993,555 588,534,411 557,862,821 30,671,590 Source: WSDOT, MPO Jurisdictions BEN FRANKLIN TRANSIT FINANCIAL CAPACITY Ben Franklin Transit assumed an annual 3% increase in sales tax, fares. The agency assumed a 2.75% annual increase in expenditures for the first decade and a 3% increase in expenditures for the final 12‐year period. Revenue received from grants for equipment purchases was kept at a constant value. Ben Franklin Transit 2011‐2032 Financial Analysis YEAR BEN FRANKLIN TRANSIT 22 YEAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ($) OPERATIONS OPERATIONS CAPITAL CAPITAL REMAINING INCOME EXPENSES INCOME EXPENSES ESTIMATE 2011‐2020 2021‐2032 323,126,476 553,272,437 322,187,121 546,810,441 47,862,000 61,000,000 939,356 6,461,996 TOTAL 876,398,913 868,997,562 108,862,000 108,862,000 7,401,351 Source: Ben Franklin Transit 12 47,862,000 61,000,000 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE MPO AND RTPO SYSTEM Projected road and street maintenance costs for each jurisdiction in the MPO and RTPO are summarized in the following tables. Maintenance funding comes from state gas tax distribution and locally generated revenues from property taxes, sales tax, utility tax, and B&O tax. The gasoline tax revenues have not kept pace with inflation or the population growth and demand for services. Consequently, jurisdictions must rely more heavily on locally generated tax revenues to adequately maintain their systems. As construction and maintenance costs continue to rise, there is an ever‐ widening gap between available revenues and service demands. The net result is an increasing backlog of maintenance and capital improvement needs. Small jurisdictions in the RTPO with inadequate locally generated tax bases are experiencing increased difficulties in maintaining their infrastructure. Many streets are deteriorating beyond the point where they can be resurfaced and, therefore, reconstruction is needed. Where streets have been reconstructed through federal and/or state funding programs, the communities may not have necessary funds to adequately maintain and protect that structural integrity. ESTIMATED MPO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS COSTS 2015‐2018 Jurisdiction/Agency WSDOT Benton County (Urban) Kennewick Richland West Richland Franklin County (Urban) Pasco MPO Total 2015 $5,850,232 $2,974,902 $4,878,330 $7,288,554 $1,280,872 $603,391 $1,648,852 $24,492,747 2016 $6,141,893 $3,010,601 $4,936,870 $7,376,017 $1,296,243 $610,631 $1,668,638 $24,984,002 2017 $6,448,095 $3,046,728 $4,996,112 $7,464,529 $1,311,798 $617,959 $1,688,662 $25,573,883 2018 $6,769,563 $3,083,289 $5,056,065 $7,554,103 $1,327,539 $625,374 $1,708,926 $26,124,860 Source: WSDOT Economic Branch, BFCG M/RTP ESTIMATED RTPO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS COSTS 2015‐2018 Jurisdiction/Agency Benton County Benton City Kennewick Prosser Richland West Richland Total Benton County Jurisdictions 2015 $10,305,788 $226,894 $4,878,330 $976,428 $7,288,554 $1,280,872 $24,956,866 13 2016 $10,429,458 $229,617 $4,936,870 $988,145 $7,376,017 $1,296,243 $25,256,348 2017 $10,554,611 $232,372 $4,996,112 $1,000,003 $7,464,529 $1,311,798 $25,559,425 2018 $10,681,267 $235,161 $5,056,065 $1,012,003 $7,554,103 $1,327,539 $25,866,138 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO Franklin County Connell Kahlotus Mesa Pasco Total Franklin County Jurisdictions WSDOT 2015 $4,545,712 $153,016 $3,026 $20,302 $1,648,852 $6,370,908 2016 $4,600,261 $154,852 $3,063 $20,546 $1,668,638 $6,447,359 2017 $4,655,464 $156,710 $3,099 $20,792 $1,688,662 $6,524,727 2018 $4,711,329 $158,590 $3,137 $21,042 $1,708,926 $6,603,024 2015 $18,417,111 2016 $19,726,930 2017 $21,129,904 2018 $22,632,657 RTPO Total $49,529,568 Source: WSDOT Economic Branch, BFCG M/RTP 14 $51,058,038 $52,633,675 $54,257,936 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO FEDERAL FUNDING CODES BIA BR CMAQ CDBG DEMO Discretionary DOD IM NHS HSIP SRTS FLHP Bureau of Indian Affairs Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Community Development Block Grant Demonstration/High Priority Projects (HPP) Ferry Boat, Scenic Byway, etc. Department of Defense Interstate Maintenance National Highway System Highway Safety Improvement Program (previously STP‐S) Safe Routes to School Federal Lands Highway Program FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FTA Section 5307 FTA Section 5309 FTA Section 5309 FTA Section 5309 FTA Section 5310 FTA Section 5311 Urban Areas Bus Fixed Guideways New Starts Elderly/Disabled Persons Rural Areas SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) TAP (UL) TAP (US) TAP (R) STP (L) STP (R) STP (US) STP (UL) STP Transportation Alternatives‐Urban Large Transportation Alternatives Urban Small Transportation Alternatives Rural Legislative Regionally Selected Rural Regionally Selected Urban Small Regionally Selected Urban Large STP – WSDOT Use Only 15 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO STATE FUNDING CODES Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) UAP UCP SP SCAP SCPP Urban Arterial Program Urban Corridor Program Sidewalk Program Small City Arterial Program Small City Preservation Program County Road Administration Board (CRAB) CAPP RAP County Arterial Preservation Program Rural Arterial Program FMSIB PWTF WSDOT OTHER Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board Public Works Trust Fund WSDOT funding All other unidentified state fund codes 16 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 1 SELECTED URBAN PROJECTS 2015‐2018 Project Description by Agency 1 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 2 2015‐2018 SELECTED URBAN PROJECTS Project Detail by Funding Source and Year 2 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 3 2014‐2017 SELECTED URBANIZED PROJECTS Financial Summary by Funding Source and Year 6 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 4 2015‐2018 SELECTED RURAL PROJECTS Financial Summary by Funding Source and Year 7 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 5 2014‐2017 SELECTED RURAL PROJECTS Project Detail by Funding Source and Year 8 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2015-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Tri-Cities MPO and Benton-Franklin RTPO TABLE 6 2014‐2017 SELECTED RURAL PROJECTS Project Summary by Agency 9
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