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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAM AREA
NUMBER PAGES
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
100 Program Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
200 Transportation Planning Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
300 Transit Planning Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
400 Continuing Transportation Programs . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
500 Continuing Transit Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
600 Special Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
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INTRODUCTION
The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , as the
designated entity responsible for transportation planning in the
urban area, has certain guidelines and requirements which must be
met . Specifically, the MPO is charged with conducting the urban
transportation planning process in a coordinated, continuing, and
comprehensive manner (3-C process) . In order to meet this goal, it
is necessary for the MPO to have a plan of action to provide
overall guidance for its planning efforts; hence, the Unified Work
Program.
The purpose of the Unified Work Program is to outline all proposed
transportation planning activities to be conducted within the Las
Cruces urban area for the period of July 1, 1992 though June 20,
1993 .
The Unified Work Program presented on the following pages includes
several sections as outlined below:
*Background
A brief summary of the purpose and organization of the Las Cruces
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
*Program Management
An outline of activities necessary for the administration,
management, and operation of the MPO.
*Transportation Planning Projects
A summary of individual projects which are proposed to be
undertaken during the fiscal year covered by this Unified Work
Program.
*On-going Transportation Programs
A list of transportation related programs which do not have a
specific end result, but rather are continuing programs .
*Special Projects
An outline of other projects, some for which the status has not
been determined, and also a category for adding projects of an
urgent nature which may not be known at this time .
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*Transit Planning Projects
A list of projects proposed to be undertaken by Las Cruces Area
Transit during the fiscal year covered by this unified Work
Program.
*Continuing Transit Planning Projects
A list of transit projects which have no specific ending date, but
rather are continuing programs .
*Financial
A budget providing estimated costs for the MPO' s activities,
presented on a line item basis and a summary of funding by source.
Backaround
The City of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and the Town of Mesilla
are developing coordinated planning activities for growth
management, land use planning, and urban transportation planning
and system improvement . Transportation planning issues for the Las
Cruces urban area are becoming more complex as the area grows , and
traffic and transportation system problems often cross
jurisdictional boundaries . Therefore, the need exists for
intergovernmental cooperation in the urban transportation planning
process . Also, the planning process should be integrated with
existing local government processes , and through the establishment
of policies to insure proper coordination of these agencies .
According to the Joint Powers Agreement (dated 2/19/85) and the
City/New Mexico State Highway Department Contract (dated 5/18/82) ,
there are four levels to the organizational structure for the urban
transportation planning process, as follows :
Policy Committee:
A Policy Committee has been created with representation by elected
officials from the three participating local governments . In
addition, there are non-voting Policy Committee members from the
FHWA, and NMSHTD. To establish policies to govern the urban
transportation planning process, the primary duties of the Policy
Committee are: 1) to serve as a forum for cooperative decision
making on transportation related matters ; 2) provide general policy
guidance and direction to the MPO Staff and Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) ; 3) review and act upon actions as the Metropolitan
Planning Organization; 4) receive and act upon recommendations made
by the TAC; 5) receive and consider public input ; and 6) determine
jurisdictional boundaries of the planning area .
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Technical Advisory Committee :
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been formed to serve in an
advisory capacity to the Policy Committee, with representation from
the City of Las Cruces , Dona Ana County, Town of Mesilla, New
Mexico State University, Las Cruces Traffic Safety Board, Dona Ana
County Utility Council , Elephant Butte Irrigation District, Las
Cruces Public Schools , City of Las Cruces Planning and Zoning
Commission, and ETZ Commission. The primary functions of the TAC
include but are not limited to: 1) carry out the instructions of
the Policy Committee; 2) provide routine guidance and at least
annually report on the adequacy of the urban transportation
planning process; 3) recommend revisicn to the Annual Element (AE)
Transportation Plan and the intergovernmental agreement; 4) review
annually the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and the Unified
Work Program (UWP) and recommend appropriate revisions; and 5)
review the Urban Area Boundary and make appropriate recommendations
for revisions .
Metropolitan Plannina Organization:
The City of Las Cruces has been designated the administrative
branch of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, pursuant to
requirements outlined within Section 112 of the Federal Highway Act
of 1973 , and is therefore responsible, together with the state, for
carrying out the urbanized area transportation planning process .
Primary duties of the MPO include, but are not limited to: 1)
place into effect policies of the Policy Committee; 2) develop and
publish a Unified Work Program (UWP) which will contain all urban
transportation planning activities for each annual work period; 3)
develop and update annually an Annual Element and Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP) for the urbanized area; and 4) program
administration and financial management of Transportation Planning
(Section 112) funds, and contract administration for planning and
other funds from the USDOT. The MPO Officer shall be an employee
of the City' s Planning Department and is vested with the
responsibility of serving as principal staff person for the Policy
and Technical Committees . The MPO Officer shall also supervise the
transportation planning as part of the long range comprehensive
planning program for the Las Cruces Urbanized Area.
Planning Coordinator:
A Planning Coordinator has been assigned from the NMSHTD to work
with the MPO and local governments . Primary duties of the Planning
Coordinator are to : 1) maintain liaison with both committees; 2)
provide technical assistance concerning the development and
implementation of the TIP; 3 ) monitor wor'.{ progress of the MPO
staff ; and 4) assist program management with fund reimbursement,
information, and direction from the FHWA, and maintain a current
record of expenditures .
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100 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE:
Develop documents and plans of action and undertake administrative
and management activities necessary to operate the Las Cruces
Metropolitan Planning Organization pursuant to local, state, and
federal requirements .
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
The Unified Work Program (UWP) , Annual Element/Transportation
Improvement Program (AE/TIP) , and other documents were prepared and
approved by the Policy Committee . Meetings of the Policy Committee
and Technical Advisory Committee were held and the planning process
was conducted in compliance with appropriate regulations .
PROPOSED PROGRAMS:
Policy Manual - - This document contains the operating policy
procedures of the MPO and will address such items as describing the
process by which the MPO Policy Committee revises the Major
Thoroughfares Plan, the process of early right-of-way acquisition
on public lands (BLM) , and the procedure for selecting consultants
for professional services and the procedure for implementing
approved studies . These and other policy procedures that may come
before the MPO Policy Procedures will be contained in this manual .
Unified Work Proaram - - This document is the annual work program
for the MPO and outlines all planning activities, and
administrative management activities that will be undertaken by the
MPO during fiscal year. During FY 1992-93 , the MPO will prepare
and adopt a UWP for the FY 1993 -94 time period.
Annual Element/Transportation Improvement Program - - The AE/TIP
is a listing of all transportation related projects anticipated in
the urbanized area over a five-year period. Essentially, it is a
unified capital improvements program for the three local
governments and the State Highway and Transportation Department for
the urban area. The AE will cover FY 1993 -94 and the TIP will
address needs for the FY 1994-95 through FY 1997-98 time period.
Annual and Ouarterly Reports - - Reports on the activities of the
Las Cruces MPO will be prepared quarterly and at the end of the
fiscal year.
Policy Committee Meetings - - Regular meetings of the MPO ' s Policy
Committee will be held to review and take action on various
transportation issues in the urban area. Special meetings may be
held if necessary.
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Technical Advisory Committee Meetings - - Regular meetings of the
TAC will be held to make recommendations to the Policy Committee on
various transportation issues in the urban area. Special meetings
may be held if necessary.
Budget and Financial Management - - A budget and appropriate
financial reports and records will be prepared and maintained.
Administration - - A variety of miscellaneous tasks will be
undertaken as needed and on a day-to-day basis to ensure continued
operation of the MPO.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
City of Las Cruces
FUNDING SOURCES: New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
City of Las Cruces
PRODUCTS : Policy Manual
Unified Work Program - FY 1993-94
Annual Element - FY 1993-94
Transportation Improvement Program -
FY 1994-95 through 1997-98
Quarterly Reports - FY 1992-93
MPO Budget - FY 1993-94
Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Technical Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
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200 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECTS
OBJECTIVE:
Collect data and undertake studies/plans which contribute to the
development/maintenance of the transportation planning function,
and address current transportation issues/problems within the urban
area.
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Major Thoroughfare Plan Atlas (Update) - - A revised Major
Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) Atlas was approved by all three (3) local
governments and adopted by the MPO Policy Committee. The MTP Atlas
became effective on 12/11/91 by Policy Committee action.
The revised plan incorporated both a regional and local area scale,
street directory, and general listing of traffic volumes for area
roadways .
West Mesa Alignment - - The MPO worked with the Dona Ana County
Planning Department and Road Department and NMSHTD to locate an
alignment for a major arterial south of the Las Cruces
International Airport to connect to the area developing in and
around Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Such action is reflected on
the updated Major Thoroughfare Plan Atlas .
Rating System for Annual Element - - The MPO Staff worked on
revising the rating system for the Annual Element to provide a
system that is objective in establishing priorities . A rating
system was approved on a one year trial basis . The new system was
used to rate projects on the FY 1992-93 Annual Element .
Roadway Evaluation for the Extension of Engler Road - - As a result
of the MTP Atlas and the U.S . 70 Reliever Route Study, MPO Staff
has completed an evaluation study of an Engler Road and extension
and presented the results to the TAC and MPO. Staff has continued
to coordinate this realignment project among local agencies . This
project is being considered concurrently with a proposed North
Valley Transportation Plan.
PROPOSED PROGRAMS:
Preparation of a Cost/Benefit Project Rating System - - As a move
toward a true cost/benefit rating system, the MPO Policy Committee
approved a revised rating system on a trial basis (FY 1992-93) . In
the interim, MPO Staff will continue to work on developing a system
and procedures that will eventually be adopted as MPO Policy.
Priority: 1
Estimated Completion: 2nd Quarter
North Valley Transportation Needs Assessment - - To build upon the
foundation set by the Engler Road Evaluation, MPO Staff will
coordinate with County staff, a study of thoroughfare needs in the
North Valley. The placement of new alignments, the re-alignment of
existing roadways, and the classification of roads will be
considered. The MPO recognizes the relationship between land use
and transportation; therefore, type of land use and zoning (present
and future) will be considered as well .
Priority: 2
Estimated Completion: 3rd Quarter
Evaluation of and Right-of-Way Acquisitions for East Mesa Roads - -
MPO Staff will work with BLM, State Land, City, and County
officials to evaluate major arterial alignments proposed for the
East Mesa. The acquisition and reservation of right-of-way will be
pursued through proper channels .
Priority: 3
Estimated Completion: 4th Quarter
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
City of Las Cruces
Dona Ana County
Town of Mesilla
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
FUNDING SOURCES : City of Las Cruces
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
PRODUCTS : Revised Project Rating System
North Valley Roadway Evaluation Study
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300 TRANSIT PLANNING PROJECTS
OBJECTIVE:
Collect data and conduct studies which contribute to the
development, maintenance and overall delivery of mass transit
service to those persons living within the Las Cruces Area Transit
System service area. The completed studies/plans will address
current transit related issues and problems and offer practical
solutions for providing the best possible service to the transit
patron.
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Triennial Review - - On December 18 , 1989 , UMTA completed their
Triennial Review of the LCATS . There were 19 issues addressed and
all issues were decreed to be fully compliant with UMTA criteria.
Section 15 Report - - In compliance with Urban Mass Transportation
Administration guidelines , transit passenger ridership information
was gathered during FY 1990-91 . The information was submitted for
UMTA review in September 1991 .
Title VI Report - - The Las Cruces Area Transit System has
reviewed the services provided to assure that they are provided on
a non-discriminatory manner consistent with Title VI of the 1964
Civil Rights Act .
PROPOSED PROGRAMS:
Section 15 Report - - The Federal Transit Administration has
requested that a Section 15 Report be submitted for FY 1991-92 . To
this end, passenger ridership information is being collected
according to the procedures established by FTA. The data collected
is necessary to secure funding for transit operation.
Priority: 1
Estimate Completion: 1st Quarter
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
Las Cruces Transit Department
FUNDING SOURCES : City of Las Cruces
Federal Transit Administration
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
PRODUCTS : Section 15 Report
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OBJECTIVES:
Maintain and update statistical, demo r
Inventory data sufficient to meet the on-aphic, and transportation
needs of the MPO, its member entit_e on-going plannIn
s, and other g and Project
PREVIOUS RESULTS: Public agencies.
Ca ital Im rovements Programs Ma or
MPO Staff worked jointly with the Cit.Thoroughfares
to advance transportation Plan Atlas - -The
f, County, and Town of Mesilla
implementation phase. projects from the planning �
land m enc P This required addressing g Phase to the
set priorities y coordination, and u g funding sources,
from the local Peer level management cooperation to
Of Mesilla) to present to governing bodies (Cit
the local legislators with anuexecuto�
summa, of transportation needs in the Las
Cruces Urban Area.executive
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session, in Santa Fe, was introductory g sessions .
:nurse held in Las Cruces . rY; the second The first
and continues to become more knowledgeable has an understanding
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to be followed traffic counting
::ounty/flow date. The by the WIPO when
conjunction with a three-year have gathering traffic
m year traffic count been established in
plemented by the individual MPO Program which is being
Cruces) . The count � s (Albuquerque,
program began October 1� Santa Fe, and Las
2L4S Re ort 1988 .
Procedures outlined in 23eASK. Highwa
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pPlases of roadway K• 307, engages in research of all
m,lintenof r y construction modernization,
safety, financing development, design,
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traffic
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of Mesilla to implement projects an Atlas - The MPO
jointly with the Cit
actual construction. /pr°grams from the County, and Town
a Fight-of-way ac Also, staff wi'_1 work wiphase to
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quisition program to further planning activities .
Pr ..ority: Carry-over Project
Es .imated Completion: 2nd Quarter
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EMME 2 Development - - The EMME 2 program requires substantial
time and hands-on effort to learn and operate the model . Since the
model is one of the critical components of the Interstate Highway
Access Study (IHAS) , a major effort will be made on utilizing the
new program for the transportation planning process .
Priority: 1
Estimated Completion: Ongoing
Coverage Count Program Pursuant to the Traffic Monitoring
Standards adopted by the New Mexico Highway Commission, specific
methodology will now be followed when collecting traffic count
information. NMSHTD will now accept traffic count information in
adherence to the standards via the MPO. Established roadway
segments will be counted on a three-year rotation with the first
third of the segments counted the first year, the second third
counted the second year, and the last third, the last year. The
starting date for counting the first one third of the segments for
the second, three-year cycle begins October 1, 1992 and runs thru
September 30 , 1993 .
Priority: 2
Estimated Completion: Continuing
HPMS Report - - The Federal Highway Administration, under
procedures outlined in 23 U.S .C. 307, engages in research on all
phases of road construction modernization, development, design,
maintenance, safety, financing, and traffic conditions . As a
result, the Las Cruces MPO must collect the specific data along
eight five (85) designated road links within the urbanized area and
submit reports to the NMSHTD on an annual basis . Additional
information for FY 1992-93 requires staff to report the type and
extent of road improvement projects carried out on the designated
roadway links .
Priority: 3
Estimated Completion: 4th Quarter
Pouulation and Land Use Data Collection - - Estimates of current
population will be updated on a continuing basis to reflect new
growth trends within the urban area. Efforts will be made to
computerize existing population data (socio-economic
characteristics) for ease of manipulation. MPO Staff will work
with City Staff to gather 1990 census data from computer tapes and
other documents made available by t`:e U.S . Census Bureau.
Priority: 4
Estimated Completion: Continuing
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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
City of Las Cruces
Dona Ana County
Town of Mesilla
FUNDING SOURCES : City of Las Cruces
Federal Highway Administration
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
PRODUCTS: EMME 2 Computer Traffic Simulation
Model
HPMS Report to NMSHTD
Population Data Collection
Traffic Counts (coverage count
program)
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OBJECTIVE:
Maintain and update statistical and inventory (FTA) data needs as
required by the Federal Transit Administration and as needed to
provide effective and efficient transit system operation.
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Transit Data Collection - - As a prerequisite for continued
funding, information is required to be collected for a variety of
operating and maintenance characteristics of the Las Cruces Area
Transit System. The maintenance characteristics have been
collected as a part of the maintenance procedures . Operating
characteristics have been collected during the past fiscal year.
Privatization - - The FTA requirements for privatization have been
certified by the MPO Policy Committee. Through its normal public
notification and participation procedures, the MPO and LCAT system
have been responsive in addressing the intent of the FTA
regulations . There has been limited interest in participation by
the private sector.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises - Planning - - The LCAT is
required to provide equal opportunity for Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises within all phases of its procurement .
Svstem monitoring/Implementation - - Mileage and ridership reports
were established and are used in gathering data for performance
evaluation as regards to the systems route structure. Data is also
used for monthly activity reports, Section 15 reporting and other
studies as required.
Training and Professional Development - - Transit staff attended
training sessions on strategic planning, marketing research,
transit public relations and transit financial capacity assessment .
PROPOSED PROGRAMS:
Transit Data Collection - - The FTA, as a prerequisite for
continued funding of Transit operations, requires preparations of
Section 15 reporting materials . These reports include information
on funding, budgets , passenger ridership by category, time,
location, and socio-economic characteristics . Materials for local
dissemination and distribution/transmittal to the Federal Transit
Administration will be prepared.
Priority: 1
Estimated Completion: Continuing
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System Monitorina/Implementation - - The routes , ridership, and
other operations characteristics need to be reviewed/monitored on
a continuing basis . This would be undertaken for other ensuring
continued compliance with FTA and internal system requirements and
implementation of the Transit Development Plan. Additionally,
special studies and/or reports would be conducted/prepared on an
as-required basis .
Priority: 2
Estimated Completion: Continuing
Privatization - - The FTA requires that continuing efforts be made
to facilitate the participation of private enterprise in federally
funded portions of transit system operations . The LCAT system and
MPO will undertake specific tasks to establish listings of
potential participants , develop guidelines, and implement the
privatization program.
Priority: 3
Estimated Completion: Continuing
Drua-Free -Transportation Proaram - - The final rule was suspended
until further notice; however, FTA suggests that requiring
recipients of federal mass transit assistance to have an anti-drug
program in place for sensitive public service employees is
required. This action responds to a United States Court of Appeals
decision on providing a drug free environment for public service
employees .
Priority: 4
Estimated Completion: Continuing
Trainina and Professional Development - - In order to provide
continuing training and professional development for staff and
board members, relative to planning and management for the Las
Cruces Area Transit, several training sessions will be organized
and/or staff will be sent to out-of-town training sessions .
Priority: 5
Estimated Completion: Continuing
DBE - - The LCAT System will continue to include, as a matter of
policy, to the fullest extent feasible DBE' s in all phases of its
procurement practices, and provide equal opportunity to compete for
construction and professional services contracts .
Priority: 6
Estimated Completion: Continuing
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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
Las Cruces Transit Department
FUNDING SOURCES : City of Las Cruces
Federal Transit Administration
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
PRODUCTS : Weekly Ridership Data
End of Fiscal Year Report to FTA on
Ridership Data
Status Report on Pfivatization
Program
Status Report on Drug Free Program
Status Report on Training Program
Status Report on DBE Procurement
Service Contract
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600 SPECIAL PROJECTS
OBJECTIVES :
Undertake special projects which meet unusual and/or urgent
transportation planning related needs .
PREVIOUS RESULTS :
U.S . 70 Reliever Route Study - - A Locational Study Report and an
Environmental Assessment for U.S . Highway 70 from I-25 to Nasa Road
was delivered to the MPO Policy Committee and adopted on January
15 , 1991 . A "Finding of No Significant Impact" was submitted to
NMSHTD and granted concurrence or. January 28 , 1991 for the
Locational Study Report .
A Section 4 (f) Statement and Environment Assessment Report is to be
delivered for U.S . Highway 70 from 1-25 west to the Rio Grande
Bridge. The consultant requested an extension on the original
contract to April 30 , 1992 . During the period from January - April
1992 , the consultant submitted a proposal for renegotiating the
original scope of work. This was precipitated by the fact that the
consultant had to wait for final design figures for proposed
reconstruction of U.S . Highway 70 , west of I-25 .
The City selected a consultant to prepare the final design of U.S .
Highway 70 west of I-25 in February 1992 . The outcome of this
design project will provide the necessary information to complete
the Section 4 (f) and Environmental Assessment . The expected date
of completion is spring 1993 .
During the spring of 1992 , funds were solicited from the New Mexico
State Legislature for the design and construction of an overpass
for U.S . Highway 70 and Mesa Grande Drive. This overpass is in
accordance with the Locational Study and would be the first part of
that study to be implemented. The Las Cruces School Board voted to
construct a new high school on the southeast corner of that
intersection. That decision and the traffic it will create is the
justification for implementing this portion of the study.
Interstate Hiahway Access Study (IHAS) - - Five documents known as
the Interstate Highway Access Study were adopted on May 8 , 1991 as
per MPO Resolution 91-022 . The documents are listed below:
Base Case Improvements Reports;
. New Interchange Recommendations Report;
Implementation Strategy - Executive Summary;
Policy Statement for Base Case Improvements ;
Policy Statement for New Interchange Recommendations
Also, as a result of the study, E*V—r/2 Traffic Modeling Software
was delivered to the MPO .
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I - 10 Corridor Study - - This project is a study that the NMSHTD is
presently developing from the Las Cruces City Limits south to the
Texas state line . The study will address the need for interchange
modification and new access points on the Interstate. The IHAS
Study and the I- 10 Corridor Study will collectively use data from
the Las Cruces Area T-Model Network (presently being converted to
EMME/2) . Both transportation models will be integrated into one
regional model . MPO and consultant staff will coordinate closely
with NMSHTD Staff .
PROPOSED PROGRAMS:
US 70 Frontage Road Study - - This carry over project directs the
consultant to complete the Environment Assessment Report for the
intersection improvements along US Highway 70 west of I-25 . The
consultant will be able to finalize said report after final design
of the intersections .
Priority: Carry-over Project
Estimated Completion: To be detern'_...ned
Implementation of the US Highway 70 Studies - Picacho Avenue (US
Hiahway) /North Main Street Project - - A Joint Powers Agreement
between the State Highway Department and the City of Las Cruces was
established allowing for the production of a Request for Proposal
(RFP) , managed by the City to complete final design of Picacho
Avenue (US Highway 70) from the Rio Grande Bridge to N. Main Street
and N. Main Street from the Picacho Avenue Intersection to Three
Crosses Avenue . The RFP went to bid in April 1991 with an
estimated final design completion date of March 1, 1992 . Rights-
of-way, acquisition, final estimates, and certification proceeds
after final design. After going to bid, the State added to the
scope of the work. A contamination study of underground storage
tanks will be required.
Priority: Carry-over Project
Estimated Completion: 4th Quarter
I-10 Corridor Study - - This study conducted by NMSHTD is an on-
going project to analyze the corridor from the Las Cruces City
Limits to the Texas State Line.
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Priority: On-going project
Estimated Completion: On-going
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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Metropolitan Planning Organization
New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
FUNDING SOURCES : New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department
City of Las Cruces
Federal Highway Administration
PRODUCTS : I-10 Corridor Study (NMSHTD) -
Final Report
US 70 Additional Work - Section 4 (f)
and Environmental Assessment
West Picacho (US Highway 70) /N. Main
Street Final Design
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LAS CRUCES METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION FORM
FOR MEETING OF: January 13 . 1993
A+IENDA ITEM:
O::her
A '.TION REQUESTED:
I iformational
SIJPPORT INFORMATION:
1 . MPO response to Mr. Jon Joseph of the BLM concerning the
Foothills alignment with Dripping Springs Road.
2 . MP01s letter to New Mexico Transportation Secretary, Mr. Louis
Medrano, concerning North Main medians .
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS:
Iti Dne
tA.4, , CRUCES METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
MESILLA DOHA ANA COUNTY LAS CRUCES
December 10 , 1992
MPO-045
Mr. Jon Joseph
Area Manager
Mimbres Resource Area
1800 Marquess Street
Las Cruces , NM 88005
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Thank you for your letter informing the MPO of right-of-way (ROW)
requests for a corridor connecting Foothills with Dripping Springs
Road.
Since your correspondence , both the MPO and it-3 Sub-committee, the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC; , have reviewed the request at
their regular meetings . Marvin James of your staff is- a member of
the TAC and was helpful in addressing questions at the TAC meeting.
As a result, the TAC has recommended and the MPO has approved the
following comments to be forwarded to your office :
1 ) ':hat the alignment shown in Map 42 ( included) is preferred.
2 ) That alignment be granted' 4 meet Major arteria:
Specifications of 130 ' of ROW.
That dust be abased by paving the alignment. A minimum
pavement thickness for heavy •vehicles is acceptable .
4) That it be designed fully to Major Arterial Standards when
traffic demand warrants . Fcr the time being, a minimum
pavement width is acceptable . Thirty ( 30 ' ) feet is
recommended.
:TOTE: Map #1 is reproduced directly from the Major Thoroughfare
Plan Atlas (MTPA) . Map #2 shows the preferred alignment for the
:,o-antial Las Alamedas Corridor . he arrows indica-e a shift in
the study area toward a more definita alignment .
:t is recognized that these corridors have not to date , beer.
Surveyed. The :SPO would welcome the opportunity to coordinate with
the appropriate party or agency, :he surveying of the designated
corridors t0 ma;cr art•erial specifications . As shown in =_gure 1
( a---ached, of your letter the propc=ed road ROW ends at _ cc.. : : :s ,
ippr;:._maga l: cne ha: _ 7,_ : scut: ..f where Mesa Grande _3
" _:.=csed to _3rni ate a' she e:. _ani ion of Lohman.
PO DRAWER CLC LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 88004 526-0620
The ROW being proposed could be the future Las Alamedas Boulevard
(as shown on the map from the MTPA) ; therefore it should be
developed to major arterial specifications . (Note : The current
designation of Las Alamedas as a Location Study Corridor within the
Major Thoroughfare Plan Atlas allows the actual alignment to
deviate slightly depending on closer investigation. Due to
specific development issues and/or topography at the time of
implementation, such changes are warranted. )
Any additional information or assistance can be coordinated through
the - MPO Officer, Mr. Brian Denmark. The MPO would also be
interested in NMSU' s ideas on this matter as the alignment directly
impacts University lands .
fyB.
rely
Luchitnihairman
er
cc : Brian Denmark, AICP, MPO Staff
Bruno Zaldo, CLC
Don Brooks , DAC
Ms . Christine Crave_-Kelly,. NMS .;
Ben Woods , NMSU
Shirley Miller, BLM
Marvin James, BLM
LA ) CRUCES METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
MESILLA DO&A ANA COUNTY LAS CRUCES
D,:acember 15 , 1992
.�: 0-92-057
L ,:,ui3 Medrano
SF.�cr etary of Transportation
NwiSHTD
P , 0. Box 1149
.S.>µnta Fe, NM 87504-1149
Dear Mr. Medrano :
3 :.,cantly, the MPO has become aware of an issue regarding Nor-h Main
�.,
Cruces . in response to Citi-zgn comment3 , we are seek;na
N.'ISHTD ' s help and expertise to reso e : _ . We are hoDeful that
b ��weer. sur st3: and YMSH='D' s state 3 =: . _ __cn can be reac:ze�'. t.
ha"_
zenezicial to all parties .
a. per minute action at the December 9, 1992 meeting of the YTO
D )Iicy Committee, this letter serves as an official request that
11;:on final design of North Main (US 70 ) via that US 70 project,
5 �ecial consideration be given when addressing the issue of raised
m,id_ans .
The delays due to inadequate stacking lines and increases
_ : aaDT have increased the risk to =ne dri-iing public in this
rr:dor . Fcr -.h-43 reason, we are hopeful th:- will he resolved
q ::cklis a:so requested _.at prcrer_i and busi Owners
ness cwr. s
_ c: .::e have an opport•_.._`y _c ,_:e the ccacerns and be
apprised of all developments regarding the final design and
iIplemertaticn of improvements to US 70 or. North Main.
_ the MPO can be of any assistance in this matter please nctify
Brian Denmark, MPO Officer. He can be reached at 526-0620 or P.O.
D~aver CLC, Las Cruces , NM 98004 .
. .°::Care l-�
+1 9 . Luchini
MI 1) Chairman
3r:an Denmarl"., `icer
PO. DRAWER CLC LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 88004 526-0620