Resolution No. 2026-047 A Resolution Approving the Iowa Statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) Application — H-1

|6 of 10-foot shared-use path along the north side of U.S. 6 to accommodate a growing number of students walking to school. The existing segment of road consists of a rural cross section with paved shoulders and no sidewalk, causing pedestrians and cyclists to travel on the shoulder. In addition to the trail construction, an existing 12’ x 8’ box culvert will be unearthed to serve as a pedestrian underpass to provide grade-separated access to Clear Creek Amana Middle School and Clear Creek Amana High School (see Attachment C – Sketch Plan). The existing box culvert meets the minimum requirements for use as an underpass in the Iowa DOT Design Manual, Section 12B-2 and the Iowa DOT Bridge Design Manual. This project will require approximately 0.8 acres of permanent ROW acquisition or easements from the Clear Creek Amana School District. The school district is a large stakeholder in the project and anticipates donating the needed ROW. 2. Impact of the Project. If this is an application to a regional program, what is the project’s value to the region and how will it be a functional addition to the transportation system and region as a whole if no additional development funds are received? If this is a statewide or multi-regional project, assess the value of this project from a statewide or multi-regional perspective. How does the proposed project meet the intent of the program? Upon completion, will the proposed project contribute to the quality of life, utility of the transportation system, or tourism appeal? What degree of planning has been implemented to complete the project? This project will provide value for the surrounding community by providing students with a safe walking or cycling route to school. Upon completion of this project, there will be a path separated from traffic where previously pedestrians and cyclists used the shoulder immediately next to vehicles. Along this segment of U.S. 6 the AADT is 9,800 vehicles, exposing pedestrians and cyclists in the shoulder to high traffic volumes. This project will create a much safer route for students in the area to take to school, meeting the intents of the Safe Routes to School Program. In addition to the trail, an existing 12’ x 8’ box culvert was buried under U.S. 6 as part of a project in 2008. The culvert was intended to eventually be used as a pedestrian underpass, and as part of this project it will be excavated and connected to the trail system since it remains in good condition. Using this underpass will provide a grade-separated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, allowing students to avoid at-grade crossings, further improving the ease and safety of walking or cycling to school. Since 2008 the City of Tiffin has evaluated options for connecting the underpass to a sidewalk or trail system, and preliminary planning and cost analysis has been done for development of this project. 3. Alignment with Local, Regional, or Statewide Planning Documents. What is the relationship of the proposed project to a local, regional, or statewide plan? For example, how does the proposed project align with the Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Long-Range Plan and any applicable adopted regional, county, or municipal trail plan? It is preferred that links to documents publicly available online and specific page references be provided. The proposed project aligns with the overall goals of the Iowa DOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (Section 2.2, page 25) by creating a safe path for pedestrians and cyclists to use as part of a well-connected network. This project further connects to the goal of promoting opportunities for active and sustainable lifestyles by providing the opportunity for students to walk and bike to school. To achieve this, the plan provides a matrix (Figure 4.18, Section 4.12, page 99) outlining the selection of bike facilities based on adjacent roadway characteristics. With an AADT of 9,800 and a speed limit of 45 mph on part of this segment, a separate multi-use trail or bike lane is the preferred alternative. This project is alignment with that guidance, and a separate trail was chosen to also accommodate pedestrians in this area. The proposed project also aligns with plans developed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC). This segment was identified in the Safe Streets and Roads for All – Safety Action Plan as part of the priority network, which is determined through several factors such as proximity to schools, injuries, and public comments. See Attachment B – Detailed Map for a map of the priority network. This project is also specifically listed in a list of planned or desired projects on page 21. Iowa DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: https://iowadot.gov/media/2537/download?inline MPOJC Safe Streets and Roads for All – Safety Action Plan: https://www.icgov.org/home/showpublisheddocument/3553/639215199037870000