Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed the amendment of bylaws to include the Central Iowa Regional Planning Alliance as a non-voting advisory member. Additionally, the agenda featured public hearings regarding the Final FFY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, the Final Transportation Systems Management and Operations Plan, and an amendment to the Public Participation Plan.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Regular Meeting
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The committee discussed and approved the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Planning Work Program and set a date for a public hearing. Additionally, they awarded Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for several regional transportation projects, including transit bus purchases and street reconstruction efforts. The committee also initiated the process for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program to accommodate a highway widening project and approved the draft of the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program for public comment and review.
Jan 20, 2026·Board meeting
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The meeting content focused on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presentations, primarily by Cyride (Ames Transit Agency). Key discussions included Cyride's CIP components such as vehicle rehabilitation and replacement, the integration of battery electric buses, facility improvements like steam cleaning hoist system upgrades and fueling system enhancements, and transit technology investments, including real-time information systems and onboard passenger displays. A significant portion of the discussion involved concerns regarding the stability and potential reconfiguration of federal funding formulas. Furthermore, Parks and Recreation CIP items were reviewed, detailing projects for Ontario Park Development, park system upgrades (including Tom Evans and Main Street connections), improvements at the lowhead dam area, and playground equipment replacements across various parks. Other topics included adding solar power to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, ADA transition plan implementations, parking lot improvements at Homewood Golf Course, and adding solar to the Downtown Plaza building.
Jan 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Planning Work Program 2026-2027
This Transportation Planning Work Program outlines the regional work plan for the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for Fiscal Year 2027, spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The plan focuses on implementing regional and federal goals by prioritizing a safe transportation system, preserving and maintaining infrastructure, enhancing multimodal accessibility and connectivity, improving system reliability and operational efficiency, supporting economic vitality, and strengthening data-driven and performance-based planning. Key activities include creating a regional Safe Routes to School Plan, completing the Duff Avenue corridor study, conducting studies for the Lincoln Way and S Dayton Avenue corridors, and developing the FFY 2028-2031 Transportation Improvement Program.
