11-07-1994Notice A
M P Q LAS ;RUCES METROPOLITAN PLANNINGORGANIZATION
TOWN OF MESILLA — CITY OF LAS CRUCES — DONA ANA COUNTY
MPO-95-058
NOTICE:
CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Date: November 7, 1994
RE: 1995-96 Transportation Improvement Program and Unified Work Program
December 1, 1994 marks the beginning of the work phase for the Fiscal Year 1995-1996
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Unified Work Program (UWP) document
development process. The outcome of this process will be final draft copies of the two
documents which will guide the MPO in a coordinated, continuing and comprehensive
manner. A brief description of each document is attached for your information.
Due to recent MPO activities and important upcoming agenda items, the document
development process is scheduled for completion on April 12, 1995. The attached
proposed time schedule outlines the steps that staff will take to complete the process.
As a part of the MPO's commitment to public participation, the MPO will receive regional
project recommendations from interested persons as called for by public notice published
in the Las Cruces Sun News. A copy of the public notice is attached for your review.
The purpose of this memorandum is to notify each respective committee member to
begin thinking about the long-term transportation needs of the urban area. If a proposed
project is to be included within the TIP, staff will need information concerning that project
on or before January 15, 1995. Specific information needed includes a description of
the project, (i.e. new construction, repaving, bike lanes) project location, proposed source
of funding, cost of the project including right-of-way acquisition, engineering/design and
construction cost, date project is scheduled for implementation (fiscal year) and the
responsible agency. A contact person for further information would also be helpful.
Copies of the approved 1993/94 TIP and UWP are available upon request. If you have
any questions, please contact Michael Parks at 526-0620.
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cc: B. Denmark
J. Ericson
TAC and MPO members
P.O. DRAWER CLC LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 88004 PHONE (505)/526-0620
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TIP & UWP DESCRIPTION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)
A six (6) year listing of transportation related projects. Projects include, but are not
limited to roadway reconstruction, realignment, overlay, new construction, signalization,
lighting, bridges and culverts, transit projects, aviation projects, rail and freight projects,
landscaping, bicycle paths, & pedestrian facilities.
UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM (UWP)
The UWP is a document which provides overall guidance for MPO planning efforts. In
order for the MPO to plan in a coordinated, continuing and comprehensive manner (3-C
process), the UWP outlines all transportation planning activities to include transportation
planning projects, transit planning projects, special projects and on-going transit and
transportation planning activities.
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED TIP AND UWP FOR FY 1995-96
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MPOSED TIME SCHEDULE
1994
December 1
A) Begin soliciting requests for construction projects. MPO Staff will request
proposed projects from the City of Las Cruces, Town of Mesilla, Dona Ana
County, and the general public. (Legal Notices will be ran in the Las
Cruces Sun-News and the Las Cruces Bulletin to notify the public of the
TIP and UWP project submittal process.)
B) All projects listed on the TIP must utilize state or federal funding.
C) All new projects will be rated by MPO Staff then submitted to the
appropriate governing body for concurrence/approval prior to further
consideration.
D) All projects must have preliminary and final designs, environmental, and
ROW documents completed before construction.
1) All "new" projects must be design only.
E) At a minimum, all projects must include the following: **
o Conformance to the Las Cruces MPO's Transportation Plan; The
Transportation Plan was approved August 10, 1994. Copies are available
at the City of Las Cruces Planning Office, 575 S. Alameda Boulevard, Rm#
124.
o Type of Project; i.e. New Construction, Reconstruction, Traffic
Signal, Bridge, Safety (formerly Railroad Crossing), Street Lighting,
Transit, or Enhancement/Other.
NOTE: ROW acquisition is no longer a separate category
but, included with each project as necessary.
o Project Name/Location; w/Begin-End point w/length of project in
miles.
o Estimated Cost of Project; include a breakdown of cost where
applicable for design, archeological, ROW, construction, mitigation
measures, etc.
o Year Funding is requested; this determines placement into either
AE or TIP.
o Source(s) of Funds.
o Number of Accidents and Number of Fatalities; at or within
project area for previous year(s).
o Lead Agency.
0 Name and phone number of contact person.
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED TIP AND UWP FOR FY 1995-96
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POSED TIME SCHEDULE
o Environmental or special ROW concerns.
F) Once projects are submitted, MPO staff will be responsible for rating each
project and reporting the results to the TAC. The TAC will then make a
recommendation to the Policy Committee for final approval.
1995
January 5
A) Review by Technical Advisory Committee.
January 12
A) Preliminary review of Construction, Planning, and Transit Projects for
upcoming fiscal year by MPO Policy Committee. This review will be for the
list of projects submitted to the TAC. Additional projects may be added
during the Policy Committee Meeting and only by MPO Policy Committee
members after January 15, 1995. (Those projects submitted by MPO
Policy Committee members should have formal support of the
governmental board or agency that the MPO member represents.)
January 15
A) DEADLINE FOR PROJECT SUBMITTAL FOR TAC AND THE PUBLIC.
MPO Staff to begin rating process.
February 2
A) Review and recommendation by Technical Advisory Committee if required
by Policy Committee.
February 8
A) Final review and action by MPO Policy Committee adopting the FY 1995-
96 TIP and UWP.
March 1
A) Submittal of FY 1995-96 TIP and UWP to NMSHTD for review and
transmittal to FHWA and FTA.
**NOTE: The NMSHTD has informed MPO Staff that those projects in which design and ROW considerations
have been prepared in advance are likely to be given more consideration when funding is programmed at the
state level.
Procedure for Review of Proposed Projects
Any project to be submitted for possible inclusion to the Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) must adhere to the following:
1) Any agency having representation on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC),
governmental member of the Policy Committee, or general public may submit
projects for consideration.
2) It is recommended that proposed projects have formal support of the board or
agency being represented by the MPO member making the request before the
request is made.
3) Projects can be submitted any time during and/or after the November TAC
meeting each year. However, the FINAL DEADLINE (Policy Committee) for
project submittal will coincide with January 15, 1995. No projects will be
accepted after this date.
4) At a minimum, all projects must include the following:
o Conformance to the Las Cruces MPO's Transportation Plan;
The Transportation Plan was approved August 10, 1994. Copies
are available at the City of Las Cruces Planning Office, 575 S.
Alameda Boulevard, Rm# 124.
o Type of project; i.e. New Construction, Reconstruction, Traffic
Signal, Bridge, Safety (formerly Railroad Crossing), Street
Lighting, Transit, or Enhancement/Other. Note: ROW acquisition
is no longer a separate category but, included with each project
as necessary.
o Project name/Location; w/Begin-End points w/ length of project
in miles.
o Estimated cost of project; include a breakdown of cost where
applicable for design, archeological, ROW, construction,
mitigation measures, etc.
o Year Funding is requested; (determines placement into TIP).
o Source(s) of Funds.
o Total # of accidents and # of fatalities; at or within project area
for previous year.
o Lead agency.
o Name and phone number of contact person.
o Environmental or special right-of-way concerns.
5) NMSHTD has informed MPO staff that those projects in which design, ROW,
and environmental considerations have been prepared in advance will be given
more consideration when funding is programmed at the state level.
6) Once projects are submitted, MPO staff will be responsible for rating each
project and reporting the results to the TAC for recommendation to the Policy
Committee for final approval.