TIA Project Agreement - Intercity Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement \n \n with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive Transportation \n \n Investment Act funds for the Intercity Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service.
Approval
Pending
Background
On July 31, 2012 voters in the River Valley special district, of which Columbus
is a part, approved a regional transportation special local option sales tax
(TSPLOST). Known as the Transportation Investment Act of 2010, this
legislation authorized the funding of designated transportation projects as
determined by a regional roundtable committee of local elected officials from
the region and approved by its citizens.
Analysis
Eight TSPLOST projects were approved for Columbus, which included the Intercity
Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service. This work will include a complete review and
proposal of the routes for METRA, the potential of establishing new transit
services for the community, plus capital improvements, operations and
maintenance for these services. The city will be responsible for overseeing
all aspects of this project.
Financial Considerations
TSLOST will fund 100 percent of the cost of this $22,400,000 project. This
will include capital improvements, operations and maintenance needed for this
project. No local match will be required from the city.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
The funding for this capital, operational and maintenance intensive project is
for 10 years. Additional fiscal planning for the continuance of this program
at the end of this time period, may be required.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the contract with the Georgia
Department of Transportation for these funds.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive Transportation
Investment Act funds for the Intercity Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service.