MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 04/12/2018WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Voting Members Present.
Lin Barnett, Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director, TAC Chairperson
Allan Moore, TxDOT, Director of Construction
Dana Schoening, City of Wichita Falls, Director of Community Development
David Rohmer, TxDOT, Area Engineer
Davis Powell, City of Wichita Falls, City Engineer
Glenn Allbritton, TxDOT, Director of Operations
Karen Montgomery -Gagne, City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator
Larry Wilkinson, City of Wichita Falls, Traffic Superintendent
Mike Beaver, TxDOT, Director of TP&D
Visitors:
John Overman, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)
Will Carter, City of Wichita Falls, Health District Program Coordinator
MPO Staff.
Jaimie Lee, Wichita Falls MPO, Transportation Planner II
Welcome & Introduction
Mr. Barnett, the TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. and welcomed
everyone in attendance.
II. Public Comment on Agenda and Non -Agenda Items
Mr. Barnett asked for any public comments on agenda and non -agenda items. Receiving
none, he moved on to the next agenda item.
III. Review and Approval of the January 17, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee's
(TAC) Meeting Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the January 17, 2018 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Powell made
the motion to approve. Mr. Wilkinson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the January 31, 2018 Transportation Policy
Committee's (TPC's) Meeting Minutes - No Action Required
Mr. Barnett asked for comments on the January 31, 2018 TPC meeting minutes. Receiving
none, the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
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V. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve the 2019-2022
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - (See Separate Enclosure)
Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to the enclosed 2019-2022
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) draft document. Mr. Barnett stated this TIP
replaces the 2017-2020 TIP and includes FAST Act compliance requirements under
"Section C - Legal Requirements Affecting the TIP" and under "Section L - Performance
Measures." Mr. Barnett reviewed the changes made to the TIP including the illustrative
table - "Progress from Previous Years." He stated that the three TASA hike and bike trail
projects from the 2017-2020 TIP would carry over from that document into FY 2019 of
the new 2019-2022 TIP. Mr. Barnett stated staff updated the project location map to
illustrate all three TASA project locations. Other updates included the total programmed
funding amounts in Section III of the Federally Funded Mobility (Highway) Projects
Financial Summary table, and estimates for Section 5304 and Section 5307 expenditures
under Section VI of the Federally Funded Transit Projects. Mr. Barnett stated the MPO
Self -Certification for Attainment Areas form at the end of the TIP required an update. The
TP&P Division of TxDOT in Austin supplied WFMPO with the new form a couple of days
before the TAC meeting. Mr. Barnett informed the committee that he would replace the
old MAP-21 Self -Certification form with the new FAST Act Self -Certification form prior to
the April 25, 2018 TPC meeting. Mr. Barnett also commented that MPO staff would hold
one public hearing outside of TAC and TPC and, after approval by the Policy Board, make
the document available for public comment for 30 days.
Mr. Barnett asked for any questions or comments regarding the updates to the 2019-2022
Transportation Improvement Program. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to forward
the document to the Policy Board for approval. Mr. Allbritton made the motion to
approve. Mr. Rohmer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
VI. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Revisions to the
WFMPO Public Participation Plan (FAST Act Compliance Requirement)
Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to the Public Participation Plan located
inside the meeting packet. He stated that in accordance with FAST Act requirements, MPO
staff added language from 23 CFR 450.316(a) supporting participation by public
transportation agencies, employees, and all interested parties with reasonable
opportunities to be involved in the metropolitan transportation planning process. Mr.
Barnett stated WFMPO now recognizes the Wichita Falls Transit System a.k.a. "Falls
Ride," Sharp Lines (Rolling Plains Management System), Texoma Area Paratransit System
(TAPS), and Greyhound Bus Lines as representatives for their respective sectors of
operation within the Public Participation Plan.
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments regarding the revisions to the Public Participation
Plan. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to forward the document to the Policy Board
for approval. Mr. Wilkinson made the motion to approve. Mr. Beaver seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
VII. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve the Performance
Based Planning & Programming Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between
WFMPO, TxDOT, and WFTS Concerning Public Transportation Operators (FAST Act
Compliance Requirement)
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Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to page 45 of the meeting packet. He stated
that regulations from the FAST Act, under 23 CFR 450.314, require the MPO, the State and
the Public Transportation Operator(s) to cooperatively determine their mutual
responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process. These
responsibilities shall be clearly identified in written agreements among the MPO, the
State, and the Public Transportation Operator(s) serving the Metropolitan Planning Area.
Mr. Barnett stated federal regulations require that the MPO, State DOT, and the public
transit provider shall jointly agree upon and develop specific written procedures for
cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance
data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting of performance targets, the
reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical
outcomes for the region of the MPO, and the collection of data for the State asset
management plan for the National Highway System.
Mr. Barnett stated TxDOT's Transportation Planning and Programming Division (TP&P)
in Austin supplied MPO staff with an approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
template. MPO staff used this template to create the WFMPO MOU #01-2018 enclosed
within the TAC meeting packet. He stated MPO staff adapted the template to fit WFMPO's
needs and that the document will remain fluid and dynamic for the near future as new
performance measures become available from TxDOT.
Mr. Barnett asked for a motion to forward the document to the Policy Board for approval.
Ms. Montgomery -Gagne made the motion to approve. Mr. Wilkinson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Business:
a. Discussion & Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects - City and
TxDOT staff (Quarterly Review)
City: Mr. Powell reported 100% design specifications completed on the Loop 11 to
Lucy Park trail section. The design specifications for the BNSF trail from Barnett Rd.
to Seymour Hwy. were at 80% completion. The Kemp -Monroe drainage project,
construct drainage system and detention pond, were 100% complete. The hike and
bike trail from Wichita Bluff Park to Loop 11 was 31% complete. The Kemp Street
pedestrian improvements were 100% complete. The Maplewood Extension Phase III
remains under design at 50% complete.
TxDOT: Mr. Rohmer reported the Maplewood Bridge Replacement was ahead of
schedule. From an oversight position, and in agreement with the City, the trail from
Wichita Bluff Park to Loop 11 was 31% complete and the Kemp Street pedestrian
improvements were 100% complete. The contractor had bridge beams set on U.S. 287
at Rifle Range Rd. and was currently working on the bridge deck. Work on that project
was progressing quickly. Projects letting in FY 2018 include an overlay on the
IH44/US287/SP325 Interchange, and the next phase of the drainage ditch enclosure
on McNiel.
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report (1st Quarter FY 2017 - October, November,
December)
Mr. Barnett reported on the 1st quarter financial report for the MPO. He commented
that the MPO had spent approximately 18.12% of its FY 2018 budget. Mr. Barnett
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asked for any comments or questions on the first quarter financial report. He received
none.
c. Grouped TxDOT CSJ Projects Report
Ms. Lee reported there were 14 new TxDOT Grouped CSJ projects added to the list
between October 1 and December 31. This quarter included all projects from October,
November and December.
d. Other Items
Mr. Barnett stated that staff would continue to work on the Federal Highway
Administration's FAST Act Compliance Checklist for the metropolitan and statewide
transportation planning process. The expanded version of the checklist applies to our
specific needs for compliance. Staff will continue to work on goals and objectives to
fulfill our responsibilities to the FAST Act.
IX. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
Irvan F. "Lin"" Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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