MPO_Overview_Schertz_September 2024▪
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AAMPO Boundary Expansion – Approved by Policy Board on August 26, 2024*
*Pending State approval
The 3-C
Planning
Process
Cooperative
Comprehensive
Continuous
COMMITTEESBOARD AND COMMITTEES
*Operate on an informal basis and meet as needed
POLICY
BOARD
MEMBERS
Transportation Policy Board Member*Representing
Councilmember Melissa Cabello-Havrda, Chair City of San Antonio
Commissioner Rebecca Clay-Flores, Chair Elect Bexar County
Commissioner Kevin Webb, First Vice Chair Comal County
Mr. Kevin Wolff, Board Member Advanced Transportation District
Mr. Michael J.Lynd,Jr., Board Chairman Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Jr.Bexar County
Commissioner Grant Moody Bexar County
Mr. David Weggman, P.E.Bexar County
Councilman Andres Campos City of New Braunfels
Councilmember Sukh Kaur City of San Antonio
Councilmember John Courage City of San Antonio
Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito City of San Antonio
Ms. Bridgett White, Planning Director City of San Antonio
Mr. Razi Hosseini, P.E., RPLS, Public Works Director City of San Antonio
Mayor Donna Dodgen City of Seguin
Mayor Chris Riley, Leon Valley Greater Bexar County Council of Cities
Judge Kyle Kutscher Guadalupe County
Mr. Jeff Haberstroh (alternate; primary vacant 9/23)Kendall County Geographic Area
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hadas, Selma Northeast Partnership
Ms. Gina Gallegos, P.E., District Engineer TxDOT San Antonio
Mr. Javier Parades, Board Member VIA Metropolitan Transit
*New members to be added to represent Kendall County and
Medina County once boundaray expansion approved by State.
Funding Sources
Transportation Funding Resources
Federal Funding
•Transportation Planning Funds
o FTA Section 5303 – Multimodal transportation planning
o FHWA PL-112 – 3C planning process
•The Bipartisan Infrastructure (BIL) Law was enacted in FY 2022. Fixing
America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act elements were extended and
the BIL added more program and grant opportunities.
State Funding
• State Gas Tax
• Proposition 1 – Oil and Natural Gas Tax
• Proposition 7 - Sales and Use Tax + Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental Tax
Local Funding
•Advanced Transportation District (ATD) local sales tax
•Bexar County vehicle registration fees
CATEGORY 12
Strategic Priority
Project Funding Categories
CATEGORY 1
Preventive Maintenance and
Rehabilitation
CATEGORY 2
Metropolitan Area Corridor
CATEGORY 3
Non-Traditional Funding
Sources
(local contribution)
CATEGORY 4
Connectivity
CATEGORY 5
Congestion Mitigation & Air
Quality Improvement
(CMAQ)
CATEGORY 7
Surface Transportation Block
Grant (STBG)
CATEGORY 9
Transportation Alternatives
(TA )
CATEGORY 10
Carbon Reduction
Program (CRP )
CATEGORY 11
District Discretionary
CATEGORY 12
Strategic Priority
TRANSIT
Project Funding
CATEGORY 6
Bridge
CATEGORY 8
Safety
CATEGORY 12
Strategic
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Project Funding Categories
Project Type CMAQ
(Bexar County only)CRP STBG TA
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Add travel lanes
Transportation
Systems Management
and Operations
Transit
Planning Studies
DOCUMENTSDOCUMENTS
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▪UPWP
Unified Planning
Work Program
http://alamoareampo.org/Plans/UPWP/
MPO Funded Plans and Studies (Consultants)
New Braunfels
Transit Study
6/2021
2016
Subregional
Planning Study
3/2022
VIA Metropolitan
Transit
Origin/Destination
Survey
2/2019
Regional
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Planning
Study
1/2016
Managed and/or
Transit Priority
Lanes Study
12/2016
Regional
Transportation
Attitude
Survey III
4/2018
Regional
Thoroughfare
Plan Study
10/2018
Bike Share
Master Plan
Study
11/2018
2023
Travel Demand
Model Updates
(Ongoing)
Metropolitan
Transportation
Plan
(MTP)
http://alamoareampo.org/Plans/MTP/
Transportation
Improvement
Program
(TIP)
http://alamoareampo.org/Plans/TIP/
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http://alamoareampo.org/projectcall
*FY 23 -26 TIP Approved Projects*
FY 25-28 Pending FHWA Approval
Project Type Number of
Projects
Total Project
Costs
Total
Requested
Percent
Recommended
Added Capacity 9/17 $132,220,947 $232,190,343 56.9%
Bicycle Pedestrian 15/23 $36,253,051 $54,155,063 66.9%
Congestion Mitigation &
Air Quality 2/2 $71,383,929 $71,383,929 100%
Transit 3/3 $7,514,270 $7,514,270 100%
TSMO 10/23 $127,659,059 $289,094,589 44.1%
Other STBG*2 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 100%
Total 39/68 $376,081,256 $654,338,194 57.5%
*Includes TxDOT HERO, Transit studies and CNG buses, AAMPO Alamo Commutes, and AAMPO General Planning
Services Contract
Transportation conformity ensures
federally-funded or approved
transportation projects in an MPO’s
short- and long-range plans are
consistent with air quality
goals.
It is a requirement of nonattainment areas
intended to help those communities attain
the standard for healthy air. Bexar County
was designated marginal nonattainment
for ozone in 2018. The nonattainment
status was reclassified to moderate in
November 2022.
Transportation
Conformity
Document
The MTP transportation
network is modeled and motor
vehicle emissions, associated
with Bexar County projects, are
estimated.
Travel
Demand
Model
Emissions
Analysis Results
Bexar County Ozone Level (i.e. Smog)
Design Value: the fourth-highest daily eight-hour average ozone concentration
of the year averaged over a consecutive three-year period
NAAQS: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
ppb:parts per billion
▪EPA tightened air
quality standards in
2015
▪Bexar County was
designated marginal
nonattainment in
2018, reclassified to
Moderate for
nonattainment, and
recently voluntarily
reclassified to
Serious.
Performance Measures
Federal Performance Measure Target Dates
FHWA
Safety Infrastructure System
Performance
Reviewed
Annually
5 measures 6 measures 6 measures
Reviewed Every
Two Years
Reviewed Every
Two Years
FTA
Transit Assets Transit Safety
4 measures
Reviewed
Annually
by Transit
Providers and
by MPO
During Plan
Updates
http://alamoareampo.org/PM
Reviewed
by MPOs
During Plan
Updates
4 measures
CATEGORY 12
Strategic Priority
Schertz Considerations
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
•Discretionary grants and formula funding opportunities
•Encourages regionalism and partnerships
•Rail Crossing Elimination
•Reconnecting Communities
•Safe Streets for All (Vision Zero)
•Healthy Streets Program
•INFRA (multimodal freight and highway)
•PROTECT (resiliency)
•RAISE (stormwater, plans)
•Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
TxDOT State Infrastructure Bank (SIB)
•Revolving loan program for financial assistance with federally-authorized projects/programs
•www.txdot.gov, keyword search “State Infrastructure Bank”
TAC Work Group - Project Readiness
•Project delivery is cornerstone of AAMPO work
•Ensuring projects are competitive for the Project Call
•Positioning projects to be let within a given timeframe
Programs and Capabilities
www.alamocommutes.org
GIS and Travel Demand Modeling Active Transportation Program Commute Solutions Program
www.alamoareampo.org/TDM/
www.alamoareampo.org/imap/
www.alamoareampo.org/WCP/
Driving Safety Forward:
A Look at AAMPO's Safety Initiatives
and Crash Data
Safety Initiatives
AAMPO safety programs include safety classes to promote safe cycling and Walkable Community Workshops
to evaluate pedestrian access and recommend improvements.
AAMPO continues its commitment and support for the Vision Zero initiative to reduce active transportation
related accidents, injuries, and deaths. The initiative is active in Kirby, Leon Valley, New Braunfels, Boerne,
the City of San Antonio, and TxDOT Statewide. In 2018, AAMPO hosted the first regional Vision Zero
summit and is exploring the opportunity to host another one in the near future.
Vision Zero
Walkable Community
Workshops
Street Skills
Performance Measure
Project Ranking
Walkable Community Workshops
AAMPO’s Walkable Community Workshops offer several potential safety benefits. These workshops bring together
community members, transportation planners, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for creating safe,
walkable communities. By promoting walking and other forms of active transportation, these workshops can help
reduce the number of motor vehicle trips on local roads, which can help reduce the risk of crashes and improve
overall safety. In addition, the workshops may address other safety issues, such as improving street lighting,
enhancing pedestrian crossings, creating more accessible sidewalks, and adding bike lanes. By providing a forum
for community members and transportation professionals to collaborate and share best practices, Walkable
Community Workshops can help create safer and more vibrant communities for everyone.
Crowdsource Safety
Concerns
Crash Risk Assessment
Active Transportation
Community Collaboration
Street Skills
AAMPO’s Street Skills is a free, hour-long program for adults and mature
teens who want to understand where bicyclists fit on the street. It covers
important street riding information in a classroom-style session. Street Skills
provides real-life examples of city bicycling scenarios and how best to handle
them so cyclists enjoy pleasant, stress -free rides.
Free
Real Life Examples
Education
Performance Measures
In 2020, AAMPO’s Policy Board resolved to support TxDOT’s visionary goals to end traffic
fatalities on Texas roads by year 2050 and reduce fatal crashes by half by year 2035. To achieve
these targets, MPOs across the state, TxDOT, and local governments must work cooperatively for
safer outcomes through design, education, law enforcement, emergency response, and evaluation
of programs and projects. The MPO revisits safety targets annually.
Number of Fatalities
Fatality Rate
Number of Serious Injuries
Number of Non-Motorized
Fatalities and serious injuries
Project Ranking
AAMPO evaluates proposed transportation projects using crash frequency and rates as a scoring criteria.
Each submitted project is carefully evaluated and ranked based on a variety of criteria, with a particular
emphasis on projects that have the greatest potential to improve safety. AAMPO considers a range of
safety-related factors, such as the number and severity of crashes that have occurred in the area, as well
as the potential safety benefits of the proposed project. By prioritizing safety in its project evaluation
process, AAMPO is working to ensure transportation investments are focused on improving safety
outcomes and creating a more efficient and effective transportation system for residents and visitors.
Total Serious and Fatal Crashes
Serious and Fatal Crash Rate
Serious Injuries and Fatalities
Involving Bicyclists/Pedestrians
Serious Injuries and Fatalities
Crash Rate for
Bicyclists/Pedestrians
Crash Data
The Crash Records Information System (CRIS) organizes crash data into different levels or
categories, each capturing specific aspects of a traffic crash. The main levels are noted below.
Representative Data Elements
Crash Level
This level contains general information about the crash itself,
such as the date, time, location, and severity. It also includes
environmental factors like weather and lighting conditions.
Vehicle Level
This level details information about each vehicle involved in
the crash, including vehicle type, make, model, and year. It
also covers factors like vehicle maneuvers, the condition of
the vehicle, and whether the vehicle was towed.
Person Level
This level provides information about all individuals involved
in the crash, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and
bicyclists. It includes data such as age, gender, injury severity,
seatbelt use, and whether the person was ejected from the vehicle.
It also covers driver actions and any alcohol or drug test results.
Roadway Level
This level focuses on the characteristics of the roadway where the
crash occurred, including the number of lanes, road surface
conditions, presence of traffic control devices, and any road defects
or obstructions.
Unit Level
This level captures detailed data on each "unit" involved in the
crash, which could include vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, or other
road users. It records information on unit type, movement prior to
the crash, and contributing factors like speeding or distracted
driving.
Injury Level
This level provides specific details on the injuries sustained by
individuals involved in the crash, categorizing them by severity
(e.g., fatal, incapacitating injury, non-incapacitating injury, possible
injury).
Crash Data
The Crash Records Information System (CRIS) is a database maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). CRIS collects,
stores, and manages data related to traffic crashes on Texas roadways. The system is designed to help state and local authorities analyze
crash data to improve traffic safety, inform policy decisions, and allocate resources effectively. Data within CRIS includes details such as the
location, date, and time of crashes, driving conditions (weather, road surface, lighting, etc.), and information about the vehicles and
individuals involved.
Crash Location: Precise geographical location (latitude/longitude, street,
intersection).
Crash Date and Time: Specific date and time when the crash occurred.
Crash Severity: Levels of crash severity, such as fatal, serious injury, minor
injury, and property damage only.
Weather Conditions: Weather conditions at the time of the crash (e.g., clear,
rainy, foggy).
Road Surface Conditions: Information on road surface conditions (e.g., dry,
wet, icy).
Lighting Conditions: Details about the lighting at the time of the crash (e.g.,
daylight, darkness with streetlights).
Crash Type: Type of collision (e.g., head-on, rear-end, sideswipe, single-
vehicle).
Vehicle Information: Details about the vehicles involved, including make,
model, year, and vehicle type.
Driver Information: Data on drivers involved, including age, gender, and
license status.
Injury Details: Number and severity of injuries (fatalities, serious injuries,
minor injuries) among drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
Bicyclist/Pedestrian Involvement: Information on crashes involving bicyclists
or pedestrians, including injury severity.
Contributing Factors: Factors contributing to the crash (e.g., speeding,
distracted driving, alcohol/drug use).
Traffic Control: Presence and type of traffic control devices (e.g., stop signs,
traffic signals) at the crash location.
Roadway Characteristics: Information on road design and conditions (e.g.,
number of lanes, roadway surface type, curves).
Vehicle Maneuvers: Movements of the vehicles prior to the crash (e.g., turning,
overtaking, stopping).
Driver Actions: Specific actions taken by drivers (e.g., braking, steering) before
the crash.
Occupant Information: Details on all occupants in the vehicles, including
seatbelt use and airbag deployment.
Alcohol/Drug Test Results: Results of alcohol and drug tests conducted on
drivers involved in the crash.
Representative Data Elements
Crash Data –TxDOT Examples
Crash Data –TxDOT Examples
Crash Data –TxDOT Examples
Crash Data –TxDOT Examples
Crash Data –TxDOT Examples
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https://alamoareampo.org/Safety/
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City of Schertz
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https://alamoareampo.org/Safety/
City of Schertz
AAMPO Crash Dashboard
https://alamoareampo.org/Safety/
City of Schertz
Driving Safety Forward:
A Look at AAMPO's Safety Initiatives
and Crash Data
Sonia Jiménez
Deputy Director
jimenez@alamoareampo.org
210-668-3614
Cecilio Martinez
GIS Manager
martinez@alamoareampo.org
210-230-6905
Thank you!