MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 04/24/2019WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Transportation Policy Committee
Minutes
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Voting Members Present.
Stephen Santellana, Chairperson, Wichita Falls Mayor
Bobby Whitely, City of Wichita Falls, City Council
DeAndra Chenault, City of Wichita Falls, City Council
Dennis Wilde, North Texas Regional Planning Commission
Eric Stevens, Proxy for Cory Glassburn, Mayor, Lakeside City
Judge Woody Gossom, County Judge, Wichita County
Mike Beaver, TxDOT, District Engineer
Russell Schreiber, City Public Works Director
MPO staff
Jaimie Lee, Wichita Falls MPO, Transportation Planner 11
Lin Barnett, WFMPO, Transportation Planning Director
Absent:
Jeff Watts, City of Pleasant Valley, Representative
Visitors:
David Barbosa, WeCAN
David Rohmer, TOOT
Glenn Allbritton, TxDOT
John Burrus, City of Wichita Falls, AT&T
Karyl Barbosa, WeCAN
Scot Reaves, TxDOT
1. Welcome & Introduction
Mayor Santellana, the TPC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and
welcomed everyone in attendance.
11. Public Comment on Agenda and Non -Agenda Items
Mayor Santellana asked for any public comments on agenda and non -agenda items. There
were no public comments.
III. Review and Approval the Transportation Policy Committee's January 30, 2019
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Santellana asked for any comments or corrections to the January 30, 2019 TPC
meeting minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr.
Schreiber made the motion to approve. Mr. Beaver seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
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IV. Review and Comment Regarding the Technical Advisory Committee's April 11,
2019 Meeting Minutes - No Action Required
Mayor Santellana asked for any comments or questions regarding the April 11, 2019
Technical Advisory Committee meeting minutes. None were received. The committee
moved on to the next agenda item.
V. Review and Approve the 2020-2021 Unified Planning Work Program for Use by
WFMPO Staff
Mayor Santellana directed the committee's attention to the revised 2020-2021 Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP). Mr. Barnett summarized the revisions made to the new
UPWP beginning with 1.0 stating tasks 1-3 didn't generally change and these tasks are
administrative. Mr. Barnett summarized Task 4.0 stating WFMPO hired Alliance
Transportation Group, Inc., (ATG) to perform the update to the 2020-2045 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP). He stated that the Modeling Division from TxDOT
Transportation Planning and Programming in Austin continues to calibrate and validate
the MPO's Travel Demand Model (TDM). Alliance Transportation Group will use the TDM
to develop new projects for the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan update. Mr.
Barnett continued on discussing minor updates to the remaining subtasks.
Mr. Barnett moved on to Task 5.0 stating that TxDOT informed WFMPO and the City of
Wichita Falls about a new round of Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Program
funding coming out in 2019. The program provides funding for a variety of alternative
transportation projects that improve mobility for non -motorized users. He stated
WFMPO, working with the City, TxDOT and the TA Set -Aside Development Committee
will submit the final section of the Circle Trail System for funding. This section connects
the trail between Larry's Marina on Lake Shore Drive and Barnett Road. The grant
application is due October 30, 2019.
Mr. Barnett discussed the Budget Summary Tables for FY 2020 and FY 2021 explaining
the figures were estimates of forecasted funding levels and expenses. Mr. Barnett asked
for any comments or questions regarding the 2020-2021 Unified Planning Work
Program. There were none. Mayor Santellana asked for a motion to approve the 2020-
2020 UPWP. Judge Gossom made the motion to approve. Mr. Wilde seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
V1. Progress Report and Recap of Work Done on the Consultant Lead 2020-2045
Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
Mayor Santellana directed the committee's attention to page 46 of the meeting packet.
Mr. Barnett took a moment to inform the Policy Board of the progress done by Alliance
Transportation Group, Inc., for the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan update.
He stated the consultants met in March and held stakeholder meetings to gauge the
publics opinion on a needs assessment for the community. Mr. Barnett stated a public
open house is scheduled for June, 2019 to provide an opportunity for input on the
visioning survey. WFMPO will continue to work with the consultant to complete the
update.
VII. Other Business:
a. Discussion & Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects - City and
TxDOT staff (Quarterly Review)
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QW Mr. Schreiber reported 100% design completion from FM 890 to Municipal
Airport. Maplewood extension from McNiel to Lawrence road is 80% design
completion. Hike and Bike trail from Loop 11 to Lucy Park is 100% design completion.
Hike and Bike trail from Barnett Road to Seymour Highway is 100% design
completion. Taft Blvd. from Southwest Parkway to Kemp Blvd to widen existing street
is 20% design completion. Hike and Bike trail along Lake Wichita is 0% design
completion. Under construction projects include 2018 Kemp -Monroe Drainage
Project is 50% complete. 2019 Asphalt Street Rehab, various streets, is 0%
completion.
TxDOT: Mr. Rohmer reported on two IH 44 mill & overlay projects, 7th street to 6th
street is complete and US287/SP 325 interchange will start later this summer. FM
369 at McNiel drainage ditch is on schedule. US 287 and US 82 mill & overlay projects
are on schedule and will begin this summer. SH 79 at US 281 to FM 369 high friction
surface treatment will begin in a few weeks
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report (1st Quarter FY 2019 - October, November,
December)
Mr. Barnett reported on the 1st quarter financial report for the MPO. He commented
that the MPO had spent approximately 12.09% of its FY 2019 budget. Mayor
Santeilana asked for any comments or questions on the first quarter financial report.
He received none.
c. Grouped TxDOT CSj Projects Report
Ms. Lee reported on the 1st quarter grouped CSJ projects report. Ms. Lee discussed
minor changes to the projects over the quarter.
d. Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Application Update
Mr. Barnett stated WFMPO, along with other city departments, have been working
together to complete the application for the Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze
Level designation. He stated that WFMPO staff and the Traffic Department continue
working on creating maps and identifying bicycle lanes and routes across the city. Mr.
Barnett stated the due date for the application is August 8, 2019.
e. Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TASA) Application Update (April &
October 2019)
Mr. Barnett stated another round of Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside funding
has become available. WFMPO, along with the City of Wichita Falls will apply for
funding to complete the portion of the Hike and Bike Circle Trail located at Larry's
Marina and Barnett Road. He stated the application is due October 2019.
f. Other Items
There were no other items for business
VIII. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
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Honorable Ste en L. Santellana
Mayor Wichita Falls
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