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A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), the Planning Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, (Metro Planning), the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Nashville and Davidson County (MTA), and the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) (collectively “the Parties”) to establish the Parties’ mutual understanding of their respective responsibilities in the development of a Multimodal Mobility Master Plan.
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WHEREAS, the Multimodal Mobility Master Plan is a comprehensive effort to integrate different modal plans including the following: 1) Access Nashville 2040; 2) Major and Collector Street Plan (MCSP); 3) WeGo’s nMotion Transit Strategic Plan (nMotion); 4) NDOT’s WalknBike; 5) Metro Nashville Transportation Plan: and 6) the Vision Zero Action and Implementation Plans; and,
WHEREAS, the Parties have procured Kimley-Horn and Associates to develop the Multimodal Mobility Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Multimodal Mobility Master Plan will identify inconsistencies between the different modal plans, address any gaps, create a layered network with an updated street plan, and generate a program of priority projects for implementation. It will also identify and address transit planning and operational tasks, specific agency needs, and transit improvements for local service in Nashville, and for regional transit service in the Middle Tennessee area; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this MOU be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the MOU, by and between the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), the Planning Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, (Metro Planning), the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Nashville and Davidson County (MTA), and the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) to establish the Parties’ mutual understanding of their respective responsibilities in the development of a Multimodal Mobility Master Plan is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
The resolution approves a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) among the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Nashville and Davidson County (“WeGo”), the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (“RTA”), and the Planning Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Planning”).
The MOU establishes the parties’ mutual understanding of their respective responsibilities in the development of a Multimodal Mobility Master Plan. The Multimodal Mobility Master Plan is a comprehensive effort to integrate different modal plans, including 1) Access Nashville 2040, 2) Major and Collector Street Plan (MCSP), 3) WeGo’s nMotion Transit Strategic Plan (nMotion), 4) NDOT’s WalknBike, 5) Metro Nashville Transportation Plan, and 6) the Vision Zero Action and Implementation Plans. The Multimodal Mobility Master Plan would identify inconsistencies and address any gaps among the plans. It will also create a layered network with an updated street plan, generate a program of priority projects for implementation and identify and address transit planning and operational tasks, specific agency needs, and transit improvements for local and regional transit service. The parties have procured Kimley-Horn and Associates to help develop to Multimodal Mobility Master Plan.
The MOU states that NDOT will conduct overall project management and public communication of project events, findings, recommendations, and publications. WeGo will be solely responsible for the management and development of transit-related tasks leading to the update and approval of the nMotion Transit Plan. WeGo will also serve as the administrative lead of the project, which includes executing funding agreement with outside funding partners, conducting competitive procurement activities, contracting activities with selected consultants, and support any auditing of the project or its expenses by regulatory entities. RTA will provide timeline feedback, promote public activities, manage specific transit tasks tied to regional transit, and provide final approval for work product or deliverables. Planning will provide relevant data to support the work plan, and serve, staff, promote, and provide timely feedback for various elements of the project.
The MOU will take effect upon approval by all parties and the Metropolitan Council and will end on July 24, 2026. The agreement can be extended in one-year increments not to exceed a collective total of five years. As part of the project NDOT expects to contribute $650,000, WeGo expects to contribute $550,000, RTA expects to contribute $300,000, and Planning expects to contribute $600,000.
Section 5.04.065 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws requires that any internal agreements between any department, board, commission, or agency of the Metropolitan Government valued in excess of $500,000 must be formalized by MOU and approved by a resolution adopted by the Metropolitan Council by 21 affirmative votes.
Fiscal Note: This Memorandum of Understanding is to develop a Multimodal Mobility Master Plan. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) funding for this project is $650,000, the Planning Department is $600,000, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Nashville and Davidson County (MTA) is $550,000 and the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) is $300,000.