10-Exhibit 2 - G3R67 FDOT MPO Agreement.pdf

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15TH JUNE 2026

G3R67

Francine Steelman

FY 2026/27 – FY 2027/28

UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM

Adopted April 8, 2026

Indian River County MPO 1801 27th Street

Vero Beach, FL 32960 Tel: (772) 226-1455 www.indianriver.gov/mpo

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers:

20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction

20.505 - Federal Transit Technical Studies Grant (Metropolitan Planning)

Funding for this Planning Work Program Provided By:

Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration

Florida Department of Transportation Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

Federal Aid Project (FAP) Number: 0418-064-M

Financial Management (FM) Number: 439327-6-14-01

The preparation of this document was funded in part with FHWA PL, FDOT, and FTA Section 5305(d) funds (FM # 439327-6-14-01).

For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination; or for special requests under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact Brian Freeman at (772) 226-1990 or bfreeman@indianriver.gov.

525-010-06

POLICY PLANNING

12/25

Florida Department of Transportation

RON DESANTIS

GOVERNOR

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.

SECRETARY

Cost Analysis Certification

Unified Planning Work Program Fiscal Year – FY 2026/27 - FY 2027/28

UPWP Status - Adopted, 4/8/2026

UPWP Revision Number - Initial Adoption, 4/8/2026

I hereby certify that the cost for each line item budget category has been evaluated and determined to be allowable, reasonable, and necessary, as required by Section 216.3475, F.S.

Documentation is on file evidencing the methodology used and the conclusions reached.

FDOT District Representative: Tony Norat

Title and District: MPO Liaison Supervisor – District 4

Date: 5/14/2026 Signature www.fdot.gov http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String&URL=0200-0299/0216/Sections/0216.3475.html http://www.fdot.gov/ iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Map of Indian River County MPO Planning Area ........................................................................... iv

Resolution of UPWP Adoption ......................................................................................................... v

Introduction

Organization & Management

Work Program

Task 1. Administration and Management

Task 2. Data Development and Management

Task 3. Long Range Planning

Task 4. Short Range Planning

Task 5. Systems Planning and Special Studies

Task 6. Public Outreach

Task 7. Regional Activities

Table 1 Summary Budget Table Table 2 Funding Source Table

Appendices A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Utilization B Lobbying Certification for Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements C Debarment and Suspension Certification D MPO Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance and Procedure E Indirect Cost Rate Certification F List of Acronyms G Review Agency Comments iv

Map of Indian River County MPO Planning Area

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INTRODUCTION

Definition

A Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is “a statement of work identifying the planning priorities and activities to be carried out within a metropolitan planning area. At a minimum, a UPWP includes a description of the planning work and resulting products, who will perform the work, timeframes for completing the work, the cost of the work, and the source(s) of funds." 23 CFR 450.104

The UPWP for the Vero Beach-Sebastian Urban Area was adopted in the spring of 2026 and identified transportation related planning activities to be conducted over a two year period starting July 1, 2026.

In response to State of Florida requirements, the MPO has developed this UPWP to identify transportation planning activities for both Fiscal Years 2026/27 and 2027/28. The objective of this work program is to ensure that the Indian River County MPO’s continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) approach to planning for transportation needs is maintained and properly coordinated with local governments, adjacent counties, other T/MPOs, FDOT, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the public, and partners in developing a multimodal transportation system.

The UPWP is approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It is used to monitor the expenditure of Federal and State funds. The UPWP also serves as a strategic management tool, enabling the Indian River County MPO to administer its planning responsibilities with available revenues. The UPWP is required under Chapter 163.01 and 339.175(5)(d) and (e), Florida Statutes. The UPWP is also required under Federal Regulations 23 CFR 420.111 and 23 CFR 450.308. The UPWP is prepared in accordance with the Florida MPO Program Management Handbook, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Overview of the Status of Comprehensive Planning Activities

Through MPO staff and consultant work, grant and in-kind support from FDOT, and support from various county and city departments, the MPO can undertake the technical studies, data collection activities, and administrative functions necessary to maintain a continuous, comprehensive and cooperative (3-C) transportation planning process in the Vero Beach-Sebastian Urban Area. With those resources, the MPO can also conduct expanded regional coordination activities. Through the activities represented in this UPWP, the MPO can address its priorities in a comprehensive manner.

To coordinate MPO planning activities with local government long range planning activities, MPO staff reviews comprehensive plan amendments and various transportation grant applications, discusses planning efforts with staff from other local governments, the regional planning council, and state agencies, and provides technical assistance as needed. In addition, the MPO reviews and comments on projects that are subject to the Intergovernmental Coordination and Review process. With respect to comprehensive planning on a regional level, the MPO has been actively involved in planning efforts with its Treasure Coast counterparts on activities such as establishment of the Treasure Coast Transportation Council, the development of (and updates to) the Treasure Coast Regional Long Range Transportation

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Plan, the development of a regional list of prioritized projects, and the development of (and updates to) the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model (TCRPM).

Planning Priorities for the Metropolitan Area

With a growth rate of about 25 percent between 2010 and 2025, Indian River County experienced increasing traffic volumes and localized congestion. Consequently, recent planning priorities have included transportation system monitoring, congestion mitigation, and future transportation system planning. Given Florida’s high pedestrian and bicycle fatality rates, and in light of demand for increased accommodation of non-motorized transportation modes, the MPO has placed emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian safety through such efforts as Bike/Ped Plans, a Safe Streets Action Plan, Greenways Plans, and Context Based Design policies. Most of the County’s population lies within five miles of the coastal area, which increases the County’s potential need for emergency evacuation. The County has also expressed the desire to enhance its economic competitiveness by expediting the transport of manufactured and agricultural products and tourists. For both of these reasons, the County has prioritized development of and access to local SIS facilities in the planning process. Finally, in light of the aging population and the desire to develop alternatives to single occupant travel, the County has emphasized transit system development and seen record ridership in recent years.

UPWP Format and Planning Tasks

The 2026/27 – 2027/28 UPWP covers the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. During preparation of this UPWP, input was obtained from a number of public entities, including FDOT; the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); Indian River County; local municipalities; and members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Input was also obtained from the St. Lucie, Martin, and Space Coast T/MPOs.

In accordance with the latest edition of the MPO Program Management Handbook, a number of planning tasks will be performed by the MPO using funds governed by Title 23 United States Code (Highway Planning and Research Program Administration) and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to States and Local Governments).

The specific transportation planning programs to be undertaken by MPO staff during the upcoming fiscal years are organized into seven major categories (or Tasks). These are as follows:

1. Administration and Management

2. Data Development and Management

3. Long Range Planning

4. Short Range Planning

5. Systems Planning and Special Studies

6. Public Outreach

7. Regional Activities

A more detailed description of categorical tasks appears in the Work Program beginning on page 17 of the document.

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Public Involvement

This UPWP was developed in accordance with the MPO’s Public Participation Plan (PPP). As such, numerous opportunities for public involvement were provided throughout the UPWP development process. During preparation of the UPWP, input was sought from the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee. In addition, the MPO sent a letter to general purpose local governments soliciting projects and activities to be included in the new UPWP.

Throughout the UPWP development process, the MPO provided opportunities for all segments of the community, including traditionally under-served and under-represented persons, to participate in the planning process. That was accomplished by following the MPO's PPP, presenting the UPWP to the CAC which has a minority community representative, making UPWP information available at the County Planning Division office (a location frequented by many members of the public), conducting meetings in communities with high transportation disadvantaged populations (as identified in the Community Characteristics Report), providing UPWP information on the MPO’s website and social media, and through other means.

Prior to approval of the UPWP, the MPO also held a public meeting to review the proposed UPWP, consider comments from the CAC, TAC, BPAC, and the public, and provide an opportunity for additional public input into the UPWP.

Federal Planning Factors

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST Act), the Federal transportation authorization bill signed into law in 2015, identifies the following ten (10) planning factors to be addressed in this UPWP:

(1) Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;

(2) Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

(3) Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

(4) Increase accessibility and mobility of people and freight;

(5) Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;

(6) Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight;

(7) Promote efficient system management and operation;

(8) Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;

(9) Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation; and

(10) Enhance travel and tourism.

The table below summarizes how the ten planning factors are addressed in various tasks of the Indian River County MPO’s UPWP:

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FAST Act Planning Factors

Task Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 Administration and Management • • • • • • • • • •

2 Data Development and Management • • • • • • • • • •

3 Long Range Planning • • • • • • • • • •

4 Short Range Planning • • • • • • • • • •

5 Systems Planning and Special Studies • • • • • • • • • •

6 Public Outreach • • • • • • • • • •

7 Regional Activities • • • • • • • • • •

Air Quality Planning Activities

The Sebastian/Vero Beach Urban Area is currently in Attainment for national air quality standards. The MPO will monitor this status and engage in future planning activities as appropriate.

Consolidated Planning Grant

The FDOT and the Indian River County MPO participate in the Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG). The CPG enables FDOT, in cooperation with the MPO, FHWA, and FTA, to annually consolidate Florida’s FHWA PL and FTA 5305(d) metropolitan planning fund allocations into a single grant that is administered by the FHWA Florida Division. These funds are annually apportioned to FDOT as the direct recipient and allocated to the MPO by FDOT utilizing formulas approved by the MPO, FDOT, FHWA and FTA in accordance with 23 CFR 420.109 and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53. The FDOT is fulfilling the CPG’s required 18.07% non-federal share (match) using Transportation Development Credits as permitted by 23 CFR 120(i) and FTA C 8100.1D.

Soft Match

Section 120 of Title 23, U.S.C., permits a state to use certain toll revenue expenditures as a credit toward the non-federal matching share of all programs authorized by Title 23, (with the exception of Emergency Relief Programs) and for transit programs authorized by Chapter 53 of Title 49 U.S.C. This is in essence a “soft-match” provision that allows the federal share to be increased up to 100% to the extent credits are available. The “soft match” amount being utilized to match the FWHA funding in the UPWP is 18.07% of FHWA program funds for a total of $342,890. For the FTA Section 5307 funds in the UPWP, the “soft match” amount is 20% of FTA program funds for a total of $40,000.

Indirect Cost Rate

For indirect costs, the MPO uses the de minimis rate of 15% of modified total direct costs. According to 2 CFR 200.1, modified total direct costs include all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, and travel. Equipment, capital expenditures, and rental costs are excluded from modified total direct costs. A copy of the cost policy statement and a completed de minimis certification form are provided in Appendix E.

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Travel Policy

The MPO follows the State Travel Policy, as specified in F.S. 112.061.

Carryover Activities

There are no uncompleted activities from the 2024/25 – 2025/26 UPWP. $335,332 in carryover funds are programmed in this UPWP from previous UPWPs.

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ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Indian River County MPO is the primary agency responsible for transportation planning in the urbanized area of Indian River County. Consisting of twelve voting members representing local governments within the county, a non-voting representative from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and a non-voting representative from the Town of Orchid, the MPO has the authority and responsibility to develop and adopt plans, and to set priorities for the programming of improvements to the transportation system. The current MPO governing board membership is as follows:

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (5) City of Vero Beach (2) City of Sebastian (2) Town of Indian River Shores (1) City of Fellsmere (1) Indian River County School District (1) Town of Orchid (1 - Non-Voting)

Florida Department of Transportation (1 - Non-Voting)

On October 25, 2023, the current (2023) MPO Apportionment Plan was adopted by the MPO. That plan retained the membership composition contained in the 2013 Apportionment Plan.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee is composed of technically qualified representatives of agencies responsible for controlling, developing, and improving the transportation system in the urbanized area of Indian River County. The TAC has sixteen voting members who are appointed by the local jurisdictions comprising the MPO. Besides local government staff, TAC members include staff representatives from the Vero Beach and Sebastian Airports, the Indian River County School District, the transportation disadvantaged program (community transportation coordinator), and others. TAC duties include the coordination of transportation planning and programming activities; the review of all transportation technical studies and reports; and the review of work programs and transportation improvement programs. The principal responsibility of the TAC is to provide technical recommendations to the MPO on transportation matters.

The TAC membership consists of the following:

(1) One regular voting and one alternate member from the following Indian River County departments/divisions:

(a) Public Works Department

(b) Planning and Development Services Department

(c) Traffic Engineering Division

(d) Budget Office

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(2) Members and alternates from each of the following City of Vero Beach and City of Sebastian departments as specified:

(a) Public Works/Engineering (1)

(b) Planning (1)

(c) Aviation (1)

(3) One member and alternate from the following agencies:

(a) Town of Indian River Shores

(b) City of Fellsmere

(c) Town of Orchid

(d) Indian River County Sheriff’s Department

(e) Indian River County School District

(f) Indian River County Senior Resource Association, Inc. (public transportation and transportation disadvantaged provider)

In addition, FDOT serves as non-voting advisor to the TAC.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

The MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of fourteen members. Those members represent and reflect the demographic composition of the MPO area. Of the fourteen total CAC members, twelve are appointed by MPO-member local governments based on each government’s voting representation on the MPO Board. Accordingly, five CAC members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; two each by the City of Vero Beach and the City of Sebastian; and one each from Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, and the Indian River County School District. The remaining two members represent racial minority interests and the transportation disadvantaged community, respectively, and are appointed directly by the MPO Board. Among its various duties, the CAC is responsible for providing the MPO and MPO staff with citizen input regarding transportation related matters. It should be noted that the MPO continuously evaluates and/or revises the membership of the CAC to ensure that its membership adequately addresses the intent of the state statutes governing CAC membership.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The BPAC is a standing committee comprised of one representative from the County and one representative from each municipality, as well as a non-voting representative from FDOT. Among the representatives are bicycle enthusiasts, law enforcement officers, and the general public. Among its responsibilities, the BPAC advises the MPO regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

Pursuant to Chapter 427, F.S. and Rule 41-2, F.A.C., the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) for the Transportation Disadvantaged program was established by the Board of County Commissioners in its then-current capacity as the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) for the transportation disadvantaged program. The purpose of that board is to carry out the duties described in Rule 41-2.

Beginning in 2000, the DOPA changed in 2000 from the Board of County Commissioners to the MPO.

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The TDLCB is made up of representatives from various state and local agencies as well as citizen representatives. A member of the DOPA is annually appointed to serve as the LCB's Chairman.

Community Transportation Coordinator

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) is appointed by the DOPA and approved by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged pursuant to Chapter 427 F.S. and Rule 41-2 F.A.C. to deliver transportation services to transportation disadvantaged people in a coordinated and cost-efficient manner. In Indian River County, the CTC works with the LCB and MPO staff to implement the TD service delivery plan. Since 1990, the Indian River County Senior Resource Association has served as the CTC for Indian River County. The Senior Resource Association provides fixed route and complementary paratransit (demand responsive) public transportation services in the County.

Treasure Coast Transportation Council

The Treasure Coast Transportation Council (TCTC) is an entity that was established by an interlocal agreement between the Indian River County MPO, Martin MPO, and St. Lucie TPO. The purpose of the TCTC is to promote transportation coordination by developing regional long range plans and priorities.

With respect to one source of funding, the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP), the TCTC provides a priority list directly to FDOT that is used to program funding across the three-county area.

The TCTC governing board is composed of two members from each of the three member MPOs, with FDOT and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council representatives serving as non-voting members.

Treasure Coast Technical Advisory Committee

The Treasure Coast Technical Advisory Committee (TCTAC) is composed of technically qualified representatives of agencies responsible for controlling, developing and improving the transportation system in the Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River County) region. The TCTAC is composed of two members of each T/MPO.

MPO Administration

Through a staff services agreement, Indian River County Planning and Development Services Department employees serve as staff to the Indian River County MPO. The present MPO organization consists of the MPO Staff Director; two full-time MPO Planners/Senior Planners; one full-time Administrative Assistant;

and various other professional and support staff from the County's Planning and Development Services Department, as needed. The MPO currently has four General Planning Consultants under contract. The current General Planning Consultant contracts expire in December 2026, and the MPO anticipates procuring new General Planning Consultant contracts at that time.

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Agreements

Presently, the MPO has various agreements in place with state and local governments and agencies that promote the 3-C planning process.

The following is a list of continuing agreements:

- MPO Agreement - This agreement between FDOT and the Indian River County MPO provides for the distribution of PL funds to the MPO. In recent years, the MPO agreement runs concurrently with the UPWP, with each agreement expiring and being replaced by a new agreement every two years. A new agreement will be executed in June 2026 with an anticipated expiration date of June 30, 2028. It will include the terms applicable to the MPO for the use of PL funds and incorporates the 2026/27 – 2027/28 UPWP as the Scope of Services for the expenditure of those funds.

- Interlocal Agreement - This is an agreement between FDOT and the local governments comprising the MPO. The purpose of this agreement is to formally establish the MPO, ensure that the MPO is eligible to receive federal funds, and implement a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process. The original agreement was executed on April 12, 1993; a new Interlocal Agreement recognizing the 2013 MPO Apportionment Plan was executed in 2014.

- Intergovernmental Coordination and Review and Public Transportation Coordination Joint

Participation Agreement - This is an agreement between the Indian River County MPO, the local agencies responsible for the operation of mass transit and aviation transportation services, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and FDOT. The purpose of this agreement is to ensure a coordinated public transportation planning and conflict resolution process. This agreement was executed in March 1999.

- Staff Services Agreement - This is an agreement between the Indian River County MPO and the

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. This agreement states that the County will provide staff services to the MPO to support the MPO's functions. This agreement was executed in September 2012.

- Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Treasure Coast Transportation Council (TCTC) - This is an agreement between the Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie MPOs. This agreement creates a regional transportation entity and provides for each MPO to cooperate through this entity for developing regional plans and work products. This agreement was executed in April 2006.

- Public Transportation Grant Agreements with FDOT for 5305(d) funds - Beginning with the

2022/23 – 2023/24 UPWP, FTA Section 5305(d) public transportation planning funds are combined with FHWA Metropolitan Planning funds into a Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG). At this time, there are no active 5305(d) agreements between FDOT and the MPO.

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Operational Procedures and Bylaws

The MPO operates under a duly adopted set of bylaws (most recently revised on April 9, 2025). Staff, provided by Indian River County, operates under the rules and procedures of Indian River County. As a separate legal entity from the County, the MPO operates under statues, regulations, and procedures set forth by the State of Florida and the federal government.

To ensure the continued operations of the MPO in the event of an emergency, it is vital that the MPO have a plan in place. The MPO’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) serves that function. As structured, the plan guarantees the continuous operations of the MPO in the event of an emergency and ensures that the MPO’s resources can be efficiently deployed to supplement wider emergency planning efforts.

Official records of MPO business are maintained at the MPO Administrative Offices in the Indian River County Planning and Development Services Department at the Indian River County Administration Building, 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960.

All MPO records are available for public inspection during normal business hours, currently 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Indian River County MPO’s operational procedures fully comply with the Public Records Laws and the Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida.

Certification Statements and Required Forms

A modified state certification review of the MPO was conducted on January 29, 2025. As documented in the 2025 state certification review, the MPO remains certified. As of the drafting of this UPWP, the 2026 state certification review is nearing completion and will further state that the MPO remains certified.

Other Certifications, including Debarment and Suspension, Lobbying, and Title VI appear later on in the document.

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WORK PROGRAM TASKS

Task 1. Administration and Management

Task 2. Data Development and Management

Task 3. Long Range Planning

Task 4. Short Range Planning

Task 5. Systems Planning and Special Studies

Task 6. Public Outreach

Task 7. Regional Activities

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Task 1: Administration and Management

Purpose:

To coordinate, administer, and manage a continuing, comprehensive and cooperative (3-C) transportation planning process for the Indian River County MPO Planning Area. Included in this task is preparation of a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) consistent with the MPO Agreement and listing the transportation studies and tasks to be performed by the MPO staff or consultants.

Previous Work Completed:

MPO staff provided technical assistance and administrative support for 45 MPO Board and advisory committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports. MPO staff maintained records, prepared progress reports and invoices, prepared agreements and resolutions, and prepared certification documents. MPO staff coordinated with Federal, State, and local partners in preparing, maintaining, and updating contracts and agreements. MPO staff coordinated with FDOT District 4 in the preparation of certification documents. MPO staff attended workshops and training sessions. MPO staff maintained Civil Rights and other federal compliance programs. MPO staff implemented the FY 24/25 – 25/26 UPWP and coordinated the development of the FY 26/27 – 27/28 UPWP.

Required Activities:

Project Management and Administration

• Providing technical assistance to the MPO, TAC, CAC, and BPAC.

• Appointing committee members.

• Distributing meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and staff reports.

• Undertaking personnel functions, including but not limited to managing staff, evaluating staff, and hiring new staff.

• Maintaining record keeping for proper management of charges, performance of grant requirements, annual audits, and budgets in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A- 87.

• Conducting annual audits.

• Application for and management of the MPO’s Metropolitan Planning (PL) grant, which also includes FTA Section 5305(d) funds through a Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG).

• Preparing quarterly progress reports and invoices for PL funds.

• Maintaining and updating the map of the MPO’s planning area boundary.

• Procurement of the MPO’s General Planning Consultants.

• Monitoring and administering the activities of the General Planning Consultants.

• Maintaining and updating the MPO’s website.

• Participating in annual state Certification Reviews.

• Amending Plans and Programs for compliance with Performance Measure requirements.

• Maintaining and updating the MPO’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).

• Maintaining and updating the MPO’s bylaws and other operational documents.

• Submission of the MPO’s plans and programs through the MPO Document Portal.

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Training

• Attending training workshops in travel demand/transportation modeling, public involvement, administration, land use, transit, intermodal and multimodal planning, and related activities.

• Attending Transportation Research Board (TRB), Association of Metropolitan Planning Associations (AMPO), USDOT, FDOT, and other partner agencies Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars.

• Attending MPOAC Institute training (Board Members Only).

• Attending quarterly staff directors' meetings and governing board meetings of the state MPOAC.

• Attending low-cost webinars, web conferences, and teleconferences sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, American Planning Association and

FDOT.

MPO Apportionment Plan and Post-Census Planning Activity

• Maintain and update the MPO’s Planning Area boundary map.

• Maintain and update the federal functional classification of roadways in the MPO’s planning area.

UPWP Development and Reporting

• Identify specific work tasks, end products, funding amounts and sources, and responsible and participating agencies.

• Track progress on work activities completed each quarter and document in the MPO’s quarterly progress reports.

• Conduct Public Involvement, Regional, and Intergovernmental processes related to UPWP development and distribution.

• Incorporate new directives, planning emphasis areas, and required tasks into the second year of the UPWP; adjust funding in the second year of the UPWP based on fund allocations; and deobligate unspent funds.

• Develop and submit invoices and administrative requirements in a timely manner.

Responsible Agency:

End Product Completion Date

Meeting agendas for MPO Board and advisory committees. Monthly

PL Grant Invoices and Progress Reports Quarterly

Annual single audit with Indian River County Annually

Federal Transit Administration Certifications and Assurances Annually

Attend MPOAC and General Workshops, Meeting, Conferences, and Training

Quarterly

UPWP amendments As needed

Select General Planning Consultants December 2026

Joint MPO/FDOT Annual Certification Statement June 2027

Deobligation of unused funds for carryover into next UPWP April 2028

Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for 28/29 – 29/30 May 2028

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MPO Agreement with FDOT for the upcoming UPWP for 28/29 – 29/30 June 2028

Joint MPO/FDOT Annual Certification Statement June 2028

Task 1 Administration and Management Estimated Budget Detail

2026/27

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2026/27 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source Level PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $72,436 $72,436

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $5,564 $5,564

Indirect Expenses $11,700 $11,700

Equipment $5,000 $5,000

2026/27 Totals $94,700 $94,700

2027/28

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2027/28 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $73,936 $73,936

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $5,564 $5,564

Indirect Expenses $11,925 $11,925

Equipment $5,000 $5,000

2027/28 Totals $96,425 $96,425

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Task 2: Data Development and Management

Purpose:

To support data collection efforts that address multimodal planning, including land use, roadway, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian. To collect and analyze traffic volume data on all thoroughfare plan roads within the MPO area and to obtain roadway characteristics data for such roads. To collect, analyze, project, and reconcile land use and socioeconomic data for input into the MPO's continuous planning process. To maintain, update, and expand the MPO’s GIS database and perform GIS analyses. To collect system, safety, and performance data for input into other MPO plans and processes and for development of MPO Performance Measures.

Previous Work Completed:

MPO staff coordinated the collection of data for multimodal planning, including traffic counts, transit passenger data, bicycle/pedestrian counts, safety data, population, socio-economic, and development/land use data. MPO staff performed analyses and prepared and distributed traffic count reports to the MPO advisory committees, local governments, FDOT, interested citizens, and local business organizations. The MPO maintained a multimodal GIS database for use in MPO projects, plans, and activities. The MPO updated its vacant parcel model for use in transportation planning. Data collected are used by the MPO in model validation, future population and traffic estimation, Congestion Management, Priority Report development, and other activities.

Required Activities:

Collection and Analysis of Multimodal Transportation Data

• Average annual daily traffic (AADT), future traffic, vested traffic, and peak season traffic

• Peak hour/peak direction traffic volumes

• Adjustment factors

• Roadway Condition Data (including sign locations, signal timing plans, posted speeds, and pavement condition)

• Rail Crossing inventories and Quiet Zone data

• Turning Movements at Intersections

• Special Studies

• Bus stops and routes

• Transit facilities/passenger boardings and alightings

• Transit Quality/Level of Service

• Bicycle and pedestrian facilities, counts, level of service

• Truck Classification

• Travel time index and delay

• Functional Classification data

• Highway Performance Monitoring System/Roadway Condition Index data

• Intelligent Transportation System/Connected Vehicle data

• Regional inventory data

• System Performance Data

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• Congestion mitigation data

• Signal4 Analytics Crash Data, Serious Injury/Fatality Data, and Injuries (for all modes of transportation)

• System Reliability

• HPMS, National Personal Survey, and cooperative data sets such as the Treasure Coast Household Travel Survey

• Roadway attributes, capacities, centerline, bridge, and pavement data

• Aviation

• Transit Asset Management (TAM)/Transit Safety data

Collection and Analysis of Geographic and Land Use Data

• Land use and development

• Vacant Parcel Model data, including updates to the residential GIS database

• Aerial Photography

Population, Demographic, and Socio-Economic Data

• Collect and analyze data from the U.S. Census and American Community Survey (ACS)

• Maintain data on transit-dependent populations

• Maintain and update the Community Characteristics Report using Census and ACS data

Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Maintain and update the MPO’s GIS database of multimodal transportation, land use, and population data

Models

• Maintenance and updates to the FSUTMS travel demand model, including network links and Traffic Analysis Zone structure

• Maintenance and updates to the Vacant Parcel Population Land Use Model

Performance Measures

• In coordination with FDOT, the MPO will analyze data collected to develop performance targets for Safety, Bridge and Pavement Condition, System Performance, Transit Asset Management, and Transit Safety.

Annual AADT report and map for CMP analysis Annually

Annual Traffic Count Reports, in coordination with Indian River County Annually

Community Characteristics Report with 2025 ACS data June 2027

Collect multimodal counts for transit passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians and provide reports of such data

June 2028

In coordination with FDOT, TCRPM6 conversion from Cube to PTV Visum June 2028

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Task 2 Data Development and Management

2026/27

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2026/27 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source Level PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $99,600 $99,600

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $14,940 $14,940

Equipment $0 $0

2026/27 Totals $114,540 $114,540

2027/28

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2027/28 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $101,400 $101,400

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $15,210 $15,210

Equipment $0 $0

2027/28 Totals $116,610 $116,610

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Task 3: Long Range Planning

Purpose:

To maintain and implement the MPO’s adopted 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). To develop a new 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.

Previous Work Completed:

Updating the Long Range Transportation Plan is a multi-year task involving a number of activities, including developing a travel demand forecasting model, developing socio-economic data, coordinating with the state and regional partners, preparing financial forecasts, identifying transportation needs, and developing a plan of cost-affordable future transportation projects. The MPO adopted the 2050 LRTP update on December 10, 2025.

Required Activities:

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Long Range Transportation Plan development is a comprehensive, multi-year task. A new LRTP update must be adopted every five years. The 2050 LRTP was completed in December 2025, and the 2055 LRTP update is due in December 2030. In preparing the LRTP, the MPO utilizes the services of a General Planning Consultant under the direction of the MPO. A scope of services will be prepared for the LRTP update, which will include the following activities:

• Land use, development pattern, and scenario planning workshops

• Public participation planning

• Population forecast and socio-economic data development

• Transit Capacity and Quality of Service evaluation

• Plan Alternatives Development and Analysis

• Travel Demand Modeling using the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model

• Incorporating Technological Solutions such as Autonomous and Connective Vehicles

• Financial Resource Development and Forecast

• Goals, Objectives, and Policy Development

• Developing Draft Cost Feasible and Needs Plans

Other Long Range Planning Activities The MPO will continuously engage in other Long Range Planning activities. These include:

• Implementation and follow-up activities for adopted LRTP projects

• Cooperation with FDOT, FHWA, and Regional Entities on identifying technical standards and locations for Autonomous and Connected and Electric Vehicle infrastructure

• Participate in FDOT’s Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process and review projects for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) consistency.

• Perform Travel Demand Model Maintenance and Updates

• Perform LRTP Amendments (including required alternatives analysis, financial impact analysis, and administrative processes)

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• Coordinate with FDOT on planning and implementation efforts for the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and SIS work program development.

• Coordination with County, City, and FDOT staff to ensure that the plans and programs of those agencies are consistent with the adopted LRTP. Coordination activities include assisting the County in the development of the County’s Capital Improvement Program; reviewing the FDOT Draft Tentative Work Program; preparing the MPO’s List of Priority Projects; and reviewing City and County Comprehensive Plans.

LRTP amendments As needed

Maintain, update, and implement the 2050 LRTP June 2028

Task 3 Long Range Planning

2026/27

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2026/27 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source Level PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $17,500 $17,500

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $2,625 $2,625

Equipment $0 $0

2026/27 Totals $20,125 $20,125

2027/28

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2027/28 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $18,100 $18,100

Consultant Services $0 $0

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $2,715 $2,715

2027/28 Totals $20,815 $20,815

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Task 4: Short Range Planning

Purpose:

To develop an annual List of Priority Projects (LOPP), which is consistent with the current LRTP Cost Feasible Plan and serves as the basis of the five-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). To prepare, maintain, and amend, as needed, the MPO’s annual TIP. To develop, implement and maintain the MPO’s Congestion Management Process (CMP) including implementation of CMP projects which support all modes of transportation.

Previous Work Completed:

The MPO has prepared a TIP and a LOPP each fiscal year since FY 1993/94. For 2024/25, the MPO adopted the TIP and List of Priority Projects in June 2024. For 2025/26, the MPO adopted the TIP and List of Priority Projects in June 2025. The MPO has also annually reviewed FDOT’s draft tentative five-year work program and has coordinated with FDOT to amend the TIP as needed. The MPO adopted its annual Safety performance targets in February 2025 and February 2026. In April 2023, the MPO adopted four-year performance targets for Pavement Condition, Bridge Condition, and System Performance.

Each year, the MPO implements its congestion management process in conjunction with the development of its priorities lists.

Required Activities:

Transportation Improvement Program

• Develop an annual List of Priority Projects.

• Review and endorse FDOT’s Draft Tentative Work Program.

• Develop an annual TIP.

• Amend the TIP, as needed.

• Utilize the Interactive TIP tool (website).

• Coordinate with FDOT to ensure consistency with NEPA and ETDM Program Screen.

• Coordinate with local governments on TIP projects

• Prepare and adopt FHWA/FTA Performance Measures for inclusion in the TIP.

• Administer the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant process and project prioritization.

• Coordinate with FDOT to develop and publish a listing of projects for which federal funds were obligated in the previous year.

• Develop and maintain performance measures for safety, bridge and pavement condition, system performance, transit asset management, and transit safety.

Congestion Management Process (CMP) The MPO annually maintains and implements the CMP. Specific activities include screening for congested facilities; identifying appropriate congestion management strategies; and prioritizing projects and corridors.

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Project Coordination Activities MPO projects that may require MPO staff coordination include:

• Trans Florida Central Railroad Trail;

• Widening of CR 510 from CR 512 to US 1;

• 82nd Avenue rural paving project;

• US 1/Aviation Blvd. intersection project;

• Oslo Road widening/Interchange project;

• Widening of US 1 from CR 510 to 53rd Street;

• SR A1A resurfacing and turn lane improvements;

• Sebastian Inlet bridge replacement project (SR A1A);

• 45th Street sidewalk and bike lane improvements;

• Widening of Aviation Blvd. from 43rd Avenue to US 1;

• 41st Street, 49th Street, and 28th Court sidewalk improvements; and

• Widening of CR 512 from Willow Street to I-95.

With respect to Project Coordination activities, staff may attend meetings; review plans; provide information; assist in the development of NEPA documentation (with an emphasis on cumulative effects of the project); and undertake other coordination activities as appropriate.

Review/Endorsement of FDOT Draft Tentative Work Program for FY

2028 – FY 2032

December 2026

CMP analysis and prioritization for inclusion with the LOPP December 2026

Annual Publication of Obligated Federal Projects December 2026

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant process February 2027

Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP) February 2027

Establish Safety Performance Targets February 2027

Establish Performance Targets for Bridge/Pavement Condition and System Performance

June 2027

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2028 – FY 2032 and Interactive TIP website (consultant services to be used)

June 2027

2027 List of Priority Projects (LOPP) June 2027

Review/Endorsement of FDOT Draft Tentative Work Program for FY

2029 – FY 2033

October 2027

CMP analysis and prioritization for inclusion with the LOPP December 2027

Annual Publication of Obligated Federal Projects December 2027

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant process February 2028

Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP) February 2028

Establish Safety Performance Targets February 2028

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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2029 – FY 2033 and Interactive TIP website (consultant services to be used)

June 2028

2028 List of Priority Projects (LOPP) June 2028

Task 4 Short Range Planning

2026/27

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2026/27 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source Level PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $62,900 $62,900

Consultant Services $6,000 $6,000

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $10,335 $10,335

Equipment $0 $0

2026/27 Totals $79,235 $79,235

2027/28

Funding Source FHWA

FY 2027/28 Total Contract Number GXXXX

Source PL

Personnel (salary and benefits) $64,600 $64,600

Consultant Services $6,000 $6,000

Travel $0 $0

Indirect Expenses $10,590 $10,590

2027/28 Totals $81,190 $81,190

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Task 5: Systems Planning and Special Studies

Purpose:

To implement a comprehensive approach to developing and implementing a multimodal transportation system, including transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways facilities, and freight while managing congestion and creating livable communities. To provide coordination and planning services for the Indian River County Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program, in accordance with Ch. 427 F.S., Rule 41-2 F.A.C.

Previous Work Completed:

The MPO maintains a Transit Development Plan (TDP) with major updates required every five years and annual progress reports in the intervening years. The MPO completed the most recent TDP major update in September 2023 and the most recent TDP annual updates in February 2025 and February 2026.

The MPO provided technical assistance to the Senior Resource Association (SRA), the operator of Indian River County’s transit system, with planning, reviewing, and analyzing service improvements. The MPO developed and adopted performance measures for transit asset management and transit safety. In October 2022, the MPO prepared an update to the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan. In September 2023, the MPO completed an FTA Triennial Review with zero findings. The MPO prepared and submitted annual reports to the National Transit Database (NTD). The MPO provided administrative support for federal and state transit grant funding.

Since 2000, the MPO has served as the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) for the TD program in Indian River County. The MPO prepared agendas and provided administrative support for quarterly meetings of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB). The MPO prepared a major update to the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (adopted by the TDLCB in November 2023). During 2022/23, the MPO conducted a selection process for Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC). During 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26, the MPO conducted an annual performance evaluation of the Community Transportation Coordinator.

The MPO maintains and implements the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Greenways Plans. The MPO coordinated the planning and development of the Trans Florida Central Railroad Trail west of I-95, as identified in the North Indian River County Greenways Plan (the construction of the I-95 trail overpass was completed in the summer of 2018). The MPO has also conducted numerous Bike/Ped planning projects and activities throughout the County, including identifying locations for Bike Lanes; participation in Bike/Ped workshops and community charrettes; conducting Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety training for elementary school students; and applying for “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation from the League of American Bicyclists. In December 2024, the MPO completed an update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

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