Rapides Area Planning Commission

Technical Advisory Committee Alexandria / Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization

AGENDA

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. MPO Housekeeping Projects for Approval

• a. 2024 HSIP Performance Measures and Safety Target Setting P_F_T_ Motion to approve Safety PM’s supporting LADOTD targets to the MTP 2045 document, pending public comment.
• b. MPA Stormwater H&H Modeling Alternatives Guided discussion lead by HALFF project team regarding alternatives for the H & H model under development for metropolitan planning area.
• c. TIP Administrative Modifications & Project Stage 0 Development Review current status of the FY23-26 TIP; project Stage 0 development for the Jackson Street Overlay (FFY24-25) and Buhlow-Central Greenway Planning & Engineering Phase (FFY23-24).

4. Other Business
5. Adjournment

A/P-MPO TAC 0020724 LEGEND: P: Pass; F: Fail; T: Tabled ADA NOTICE: For special meeting accommodations, contact our ADA Coordinator, Kathy Powell, via phone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE ISSUED: January 19, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE The Rapides Area Planning Commission, the local Metropolitan Planning organization (MPO), has released the following document for public review online:

• • 2024 Transportation Safety Performance State and Local Targets

To meet the requirements provided within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this will be available for review and comment for a minimum period of (14) days prior to final adoption. RAPC is supporting LADOTD’s safety targets and seeks amendment to the current Alexandria/Pineville MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (2045), to adopt and support LADOTD’s statewide measures and targets related to transportation safety specified in Table 1. Beginning January 22 through February 6, interested members of the public may review and comment on these documents on the RAPC website, www.rapc.info/transportation . Printed copies are available by request to the Rapides Area Planning Commission, 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 by calling 318-487-5401 or email to Written comments or suggestions can also be submitted to the Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization, 803 Johnston St, Alexandria, LA 71301 or using the online public comment form. Comments will be accepted until February 6, 2024.

P.O Box 7586 Matt Johns Executive Director Kathy Powell Office Manager Jonathan Bolen Transportation Director Destiny Kunefke Safety Planner Jamie Wallace GIS Administrator Blake Powell GIS/Addressing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Table 1: Proposed 2024 Highway Safety Performance Targets (highlighted)

ADA Notice: The Rapides Area Planning Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment practices. Upon request, this notice is also available in alternative formats. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA Coordinator - Kathy Powell, via phone 318-487-5401 ext. 15 as soon as possible, preferably 3 days before the end of the comment period. Measure Annual Targeted Change Base (20162020) Rolling Average Target (2022) Base (20172021) Rolling Average Target (2023) Base (20182022) Rolling Average Target (2024) State Fatalities 1% reduction 771 755 814 797 841 824 Serious Injuries 1370 1343 1425 1396 1673 1639 Fatality Rate 1.537 1.506 1.601 1.568 1.608 1.576 Serious Injury Rate 2.73 2.676 2.804 2.748 3.173 3.110 NonMotorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 378 371 398 390 447 438 Local Fatalities 12 12 15 15 16 16 Serious Injuries 17 17 18 18 24 24 Fatality Rate 1.229 1.206 1.467 1.438 1.535 1.504 Serious Injury Rate 1.711 1.672 1.78 1.745 2.265 2.220 NonMotorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 8 8 8 8 11 10 P.O Box 7586 Table 2: Public Comment & Adoption Schedule ACTIVITY DATE LOCATION PURPOSE Public Review & Comment Period January 22 thru February 6 Electronic Review: transportation. Hard copy documents available on request and at RAPC 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. The general public, partners and stakeholders will have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed amendments. Comments will be accepted in writing. Please submit comments to: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting Wednesday, February 7 10:00 AM The TAC is scheduled to make a formal recommendation on the proposed 2024 HSIP Targets at this meeting. Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) Meeting Friday, February 8 10:00 AM And Online Meeting There is an opportunity for public input at this meeting, under the standing Public Comments agenda item. The TPC is scheduled to take formal action on the 2024 HSIP Targets at this meeting, pending public comment. RAPC | APMPO HSIP 2024

What is the HSIP? The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal-aid highway program with the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-Stateowned public roads and roads on tribal lands. What are HSIP Targets & Measures? FHWA establishes the measures to be used by State DOTs to assess performance and carry out the HSIP; the process for State DOTs and MPOs to establish their safety targets. The FHWA establishes 5 performance measures to assess performance and carry out the HSIP: (1) Number of fatalities, (2) rate of fatalities per VMT, (3) number of serious injuries, (4) rate of serious injuries per VMT, and (5) number of combined non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious injuries. State DOTs and MPOs to establish their safety targets and to report on progress for their safety targets. The measures will be calculated based on a 5-year rolling average. MPOs must establish targets specific to the MPO planning area for the same five safety performance measures for all public roads in the MPO planning area within 180 days after the State establishes each target. MPOs may select one of the following options for each individual safety performance measure: ◦ agreeing to support the State target; OR ◦ establishing specific numeric targets for a safety performance measure (number or rate). Learn more about safety performance measurers by scanning the QR code below or visiting the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) website at: https:// highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip/spm/safety-performance-measures-fact-sheet. RAPC | APMPO HSIP FY 23 FHWA Safety Performance Measures Fact Sheet FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program Overview Louisiana DOTD HSIP Program - Destination Zero Deaths SCAN

LOCATION

The alternatives follow the Chatlin Lake Canal and start west of H ighway 1, parallel t o Highway 3170, crosses Highway 1, then runs east to drain into Pool No. 1 below Lock & Dam No. 2. PROBLEM GDD (Gravity Drainage District) #1 - Alexandria, LA , was seeking resolution to flooding problem that would not require pump maintenance. Alternative would need to utilize gravity drainage to the Red River , however, conditions for gravity drainage appeared available only far downstream of the City. Long Diversion was the preferred alternative. Coincident-frequency analysis showed that gravity drainage would provide sufficient drainage for only 80% of events. PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

• • Long Diversion was developed to include improvements to Chatlin Lake Canal along diversion canal, control structure on Chatlin Lake Canal at the diversion canal, gated pump station through levee, and a detention pond (so pumps could be sized for non-peak conditions), stretching 5+ miles. o Since pumps would be required - opened possibility of a shorter diversion canal upstream that is functionally equivalent.
• • Short Diversion includes improvements to Chatlin Lake Canal above diversion canal, control structure on Chatlin Lake Canal at the diversion canal, possible detention ponds, and a pump station that would outfall to the Red River during high-flow events. o Short Diversion (approx. 1 mile) from Chatlin Lake Canal to the Red River where Chatlin Lake Canal comes close to the river.

Zoomed in view of the Short Diversion Alternative.

View of the Long Diversion Alternatives A and B.

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

• • Fund a pump project to remove water from the area.
• • Overlay the current roadway under I -49 to increase the crown of the road to direct runoff to inlets faster. o Upsize the drainage system to accommodate for the increase in road runoff capture. o Create underground detention to accommodate for road runoff. LOCATION This drainage issue is located on the intersection of 10th Street and Elliot Street near the I-49 North on-ramp. Stormwater flows under I-49 where it ponds before street inlets can relieve flooding. PROBLEM The photograph below, taken August 24, 2022, shows stormwater lifting a manhole cover on Elliot Street just before the elevation drop under the overpass . There are on-grade and sag inlets that appear undersized for the flow.

Google earth view of the clearance and grade under the bridge.

Photographs from site visit at Elliot Street during a rainstorm event in the area, taken August 24, 2022.

McKEITHEN DRIVE AREA PROPOSED SOLUTIONS For the pluvial flooding: o Sloping the roadside ditches to help move water out of the neighborhoods. o Upsizing undersized or missing culverts on Pleasant Drive, Sunshine Drive, and McKeithen Drive. For the backwater effect: o Consider widening bridge opening on Twin Bridges Rd. to the southwest of the area. o Consider upsizing culverts along McKeithen Drive to the east. LOCATION This area is encompassed within Middle Bayou. The primary roadway to the east is McKeithen Drive. Neighborhoods include Pleasant Drive and Sunshine Drive. PROBLEM Neighborhoods in the area are reporting frequent flooding. According to an investigative effort, there appear be multiple factors:

• • Due to the flatness of the area , pluvial flooding is occurring in the northern neighborhoods.
• • To the south , there appear to be backwater issues that are over powering the current drainage structures and flooding houses in the area.

McKeithen Drive Culvert

Above show the pluvial flooding of the area with depths and particle tracing to represent flow of the water.

Aerial location of the McKeithen Drive area with culverts and bridges marked for discussion.

Zoomed in view of the bridge on the west end of the Twin Bridges Road. McKeithen Drive Culvert Bridge

Survey photo of the bridge on the west end of the Twin Bridges Road.

Zoomed in view of the culvert on the east end of the Twin Bridges Road.

Survey photos of the culvert on the east end of the Twin Bridges Road.

SCAMELLIA PLACE

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Resize and clear debris from the current inlets along Prescott Road and add on-grade inlets on Mohon, Kimberly, and Roanoke Streets. Level of service analysis may indicate a need for storm d rain improvements. LWI Horseshoe Canal drainage improvement under Masonic Drive can be included for full risk assessment to understand potential tailwater effects. Detailed risk can be determined through storm drain modeling. LOCATION Camellia Place is a subdivision located west of Masonic Circle in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is zoned for moderate-density single-family homes. The neighborhood is adjacent to the Horseshoe Drainage Canal. PROBLEM Area is at risk for flooding in a 10 -year storm event. The current sag inlets along Mohon, Kimberly, and Roanoke are too small for the area and are in debris -prone areas. Most of the floodwater is overland and is struggling to flow to the s ag inlets at the eastern end of each respective street due to the roads’ almost -level grades. Photo 1 Street view of drainage in the area - Kimberly Street. Preliminary 10-year results

Street view of the roadway drainage in the area - Roanoke Street.

Street view of the roadway drainage in the area – Mohon Street.

Street view of the roadway drainage in the area – Mohon Street.

Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4

HORSESHOE DRAINAGE CANAL

PROPOSED SOLUTION

• • Develop and extend the channel hardening starting at the Tulane Avenue Bridge and down past the Hudson Boulevard Bridge to convey water more quickly and prevent erosion. LOCATION This channel is located east of the Masonic Circle. The specific section of the Horseshoe Channel needing to be transitioned from earthen to hardened channel is between Tulane Avenue and Hudson Boulevard. PROBLEM Large amounts of water move quickly through the hardened channel into a natural channel. The change in channel lining slows the flow of water leaving the city and erodes the natural channel. Screenshot from model showing approximate 100-year peak depth.

Aerial view of the Horseshoe Drainage Canal into Hynson Bayou.

Northwest street view of the hardened portion of the Horseshoe Drainage Canal from Tulane Avenue.

Southeast street view of the earthen portion of the Horseshoe Drainage Canal from Tulane Avenue.

2023 - 2026 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Administrative Modifications Staff Contact | Jonathan Bolen, Transportation Director | [email protected] Background APMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is an on-going program that assigns funding to specific highway, road, bridge, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation projects in the region. Inclusion in the TIP is federally required before any federal funds can be made available for use on a project. The current TIP covers projects that are expected to be active during the Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2023 through 2026. The complete project list and additional project information can be found on APMPO’s website at, www.rapc.info/transportation. The table below features a listing of TIP administrative modifications that have been completed between November 8, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Overall: Although no formal action is required on the above listed administrative modifications, it is important to note that project development delays risk the APMPO leaving federally apportioned funds unspent and in danger of being reallocated to other regions. It is imperative that project sponsors work to complete project Stage 0’s and final plans prior to the end of the federal fiscal year the project is scheduled. Please let the APMPO know if you need assistance completing project Stage 0s. Partner & Stakeholder Consultation APMPO worked extensively with regional planning partners, including the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and Alexandria Transit (ATRANS), as well as all of our member jurisdictions. APMPO staff participated in a TIP Project Schedule review with DOTD and FHWA January 30, 2024, at RAPC in Alexandria. Administrative Modifications are recommended by MPO staff based on input from that meeting. Administrative Modification (does not require formal action) Project Name Change DESOTO RECONSTRUCTION Move Construction Phase from FY23-24 to FY24-25 due to new anticipate letting date H.XXXXXX MASONIC DRIVE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Move Construction Phase from FY23-24 to FY24-25 due to new anticipate letting date; Stage 0 under development H.XXXXXX VANDENBURG DRIVE Move Construction Phase from FY23-24 to FY24-25 due to new anticipate letting date; Stage 0 under development H.XXXXXX TOWN OF BALL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Move Construction Phase from FY24-25 to FY25-26 due to new anticipate letting date; Stage 0 under development; improvement not identified H.015633 COA ASPHALTIC REHAB PHASE III Added Project Number; updated project title from COA STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III H.XXXXXX BUHLOW CENTRAL GREENWAY Move Construction Phase from FY25-26 outside financially constrained TIP to FY26-27; subject feasibility and engineering phase completion RAPC | APMPO TIP A-2 v.080923 Page of 1 1

STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% $506,880$126,720 $633,600 $2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000$176,000$44,000 $220,000$3,696,000$924,000 $4,620,000$2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000 $616,000$154,000 $770,000 $730,901$182,725 $913,627$1,597,200$399,300 $1,996,500$880,000$220,000 $1,100,000$2,500,000$5,000,000$7,620,000$16,632,000 $240,000$60,000 $300,000$352,000$88,000 $440,000$1,760,000 $440,000$2,200,000$2,816,000$704,000 $3,520,000 $224,000$56,000 $280,000 $2,210,000$1,150,000 $3,696,000 $484,000$121,000 $605,000 $208,000$52,000 $260,000 $2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000 $2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000 $306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217 Total STP = $1,122,880 Total STP = $306,008 Total STP = $7,264,909 $2,431,208 STP + Match $1,403,600 STP + Match $673,217 STP + Match $9,371,843 $3,329,717 Average STP Amount per FFY = $4,161,033H.xxxxxx : Projects are listed for information only and not included in STIP until Stage O is complete and/or project numbers are assigned.Date Modified: November 6, 2023 . Total STP Amount = $16,644,133STP + Match STP + Match$8,593,217 STP + Match$28,860,000Total STP $13,014,000Total STP Total STP $6,642,008 L.000062 L.000062 L.000062 L.000062 H.014647 H.xxxxxx L.000062 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.014311 H.015476 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx FY 2024 - 2025 FY 2025 - 2026 FY 2026 - 2027 TIP FY 2023 - 2026 FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED SECTION (STP50-200K) FY 2021 - 2022 FY 2022 - 2023 FY 2023 - 2024 H.014536 H.015312 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.008271 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx DOTD ProjectMPO ProjectRPPJ Project CoAProjectCoP ProjectCoBProject Rapides Ave & 3rd St Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan ImplementationPhase I(Safety, Enhancement) City of PinevilleCollege Dr.(Panel Replacment) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) City of AlexandriaElliot St. Improvements: MacArthur Dr. to I-49 (Overlay) City of PinevilleJones St.(Maintenance) Buhlow Central Greenway Planning(Safety, Enghancement) Town of BallIntersection Improvements (Safety) Jackson Street:MacArthur Drive to Red River (Overlay) City of AlexandriaFoisy Street: Monroe to Desoto(Reconstruction, Enhancement) City of AlexandriaVersailles Roundabouts (Safety) City of AlexandriaNorth Drive & Memorial InteCity of AlexandriaNorth Drive & Memorialection Improvements (C)rsection Improvements (C) City of AlexandriaHeyman Lane New Bridge (Bridge) City of AlexandriaBolton Streetscape -Phase II (Enhancement) City of AlexandriaSugarhouse Road Extension(Capacity) City of AlexandriaStreet Improvements -Phase III (Overlay) Alexandria-Pineville MPA Active Transportation Network Plan (Plan) City of AlexandriaSixth Street (Overlay, Enhancement) Buhlow Central Greenway Construction(Safety, Enghancement) City of AlexandriaMasonic Drive Safety Improvements(Safety, Enhancement) Mason RPPJVandenburg Drive(Maintenance) LA 28E Safety ImprovementsConstruction(Safety, Enghancement) US 165-X at LA 3144 RoundaboutConstruction(Safety, Enghancement) STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% STP Local LADOTDCost + 10% $506,880$126,720 $633,600 $2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000$2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000$3,696,000$924,000 $4,620,000$2,640,000$660,000 $3,300,000 $616,000$154,000 $770,000 $730,901$182,725 $913,627$1,597,200$399,300 $1,996,500$176,000$44,000 $220,000$2,500,000$5,000,000$7,620,000$16,632,000 $240,000$60,000 $300,000$352,000$88,000 $440,000$1,760,000 $440,000$2,200,000 $484,000$121,000 $605,000$176,000$44,000 $220,000$880,000$220,000 $1,100,000 $224,000$56,000 $280,000 $306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217$306,008$134,643$232,566$673,217 Total STP = $1,122,880 Total STP = $306,008 Total STP = $3,916,909 $5,603,208 STP + Match $1,403,600 STP + Match $673,217 STP + Match $5,186,843 $7,294,717 Average STP Amount per FFY = $3,985,033H.xxxxxx : Projects are listed for information only and not included in STIP until Stage O is complete and/or project numbers are assigned.Date Modified: January 31, 2024 . Total STP Amount = $15,940,133STP + Match STP + Match$7,933,217 STP + Match$19,520,000Total STP $6,020,000Total STP Total STP $6,114,008 L.000062 L.000062 L.000062 L.000062 L.000062 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.014311 H.014647 H.015476 H.015633 H.xxxxxx FY 2024 - 2025 FY 2025 - 2026 FY 2026 - 2027 TIP FY 2023 - 2026 FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED SECTION (STP50-200K) FY 2021 - 2022 FY 2022 - 2023 FY 2023 - 2024 H.014536 H.015312 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.008271 H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx H.xxxxxx DOTD ProjectMPO ProjectRPPJ Project CoAProjectCoP ProjectCoBProject Rapides Ave & 3rd St Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan ImplementationPhase I(Safety, Enhancement) City of PinevilleCollege Dr.(Panel Replacment) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) Motorist Assistance Patrol: Roadway Safety/Operations(Safety) City of PinevilleJones St.(Maintenance) Buhlow Central Greenway Planning(Safety, Enghancement) Jackson Street:MacArthur Drive to Red River (Overlay) City of AlexandriaVersailles Roundabouts (Safety) City of AlexandriaSugarhouse Road Extension(Capacity) City of AlexandriaStreet Improvements -Phase III (Overlay) LA 28E Safety ImprovementsConstruction(Safety, Enghancement) US 165-X at LA 3144 RoundaboutConstruction(Safety, Enghancement) Buhlow Central Greenway Construction(Safety, Enghancement) Town of BallIntersection Improvements (Safety) RPPJVandenburg Drive(Maintenance) City of AlexandriaMasonic Drive Safety Improvements(Safety, Enhancement) Mason Town of BallIntersection Improvements (Safety) City of AlexandriaFoisy Street: Monroe to Desoto(Reconstruction, Enhancement) City of AlexandriaElliot St. Improvements: MacArthur Dr. to I-49 (Overlay)