MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 07/11/2024 WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Voting Members Present:
Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director,TAC Chairperson
Cody Bates, Proxy for Callan Coltharp
David Rohmer,TxDOT, Director of Operations
Karen Montgomery-Gagne,City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator
Monty Brown,TxDOT, Director of Construction
Scot Reaves,TxDOT, Director of Transportation Planning and Development
Shaun Barnes,TxDOT, Director of Transportation Operations
Tyson Traw, City of Wichita Falls, Deputy Director of Public Works
MPO Staff
Jaimie Lee,Wichita Falls MPO, Senior Transportation Planner
Absent:
Doug Wooster,City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services
Visitors:
Richard Milhollon,SAFB
Karel Davis,Wichita Falls, Public Health District
Maria Contreras,Wichita Falls Chamber
John Burrus, City of Wichita Falls,AT&T
I. Welcome &Introduction
Mr. Barnett, TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:32 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,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
III. Review and Approval of the April 11, 2024 Technical Advisory Committee's (TAC)
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the April 11, 2024 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Gagne made
the motion to approve. Mr. Brown seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
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IV. Review and Comment Regarding the April 24, 2024 Transportation Policy
Committee's(TPC's) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mr. Barnett asked for comments on the April 24, 2024 TPC meeting minutes. Receiving
none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
V. Review and Recommend to the Policy Board to Approve the 2020-2045 MTP
Project List Amendments: (1) Install 5 Direct Current Fast Charge Ports within one
Mile of the Electric Alternative Fuel Corridors on IH-44, and (2) SH 79/FM 369 to
south bound US 281-build Direct Connect Ramp
Mr.Barnett directed the committee's attention to the enclosed Project List Amendments.
He presented both amendments to the TAC committee stating these projects were added
to the current MTP Project List in the 2020-2045 MTP. He stated the first amendment to
be added to the project list was the installation of 5 Direct Current Fast Charge Ports along
the IH-44 Alternative Fuel Corridor located at 1526 Old Iowa Park Road in Wichita Falls.
Mr. Barnett stated that at the April 24, 2024 TPC meeting,this project was reviewed and
approved by the Policy Board for inclusion in the 2023-2026 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Mr. Barnett stated the second project was a request from our local TxDOT District Office
to get this project onto the 2020-2045 MTP Project List in order to program state funding
for consultant fees. This project will construct a new Direct Connect Ramp between SH
79/FM 369 and US 281. He stated this project was in the early planning stages and a
construction date has not yet been set. Mr. Barnett asked for comments or questions
regarding the MTP Project List Amendments. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to
forward the amendments to the Policy Board for review and approval. Mr. Barnes made
the motion to approve. Mr.Reaves seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
VI. 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update: Presentation by Alliance
Transportation Group Staff Members,followed by Open Discussion and Request for
Public Comment
(NOTE: this agenda item was moved to the very end of the meeting). Mr. Barnett
reminded the TAC committee that in February of 2024 WFMPO began the process of
updating the 25-year Metropolitan Transportation Plan. He stated that public meetings
are a large part of the update process,and for this cycle,MPO staff decided to incorporate
the public involvement process within both of the July TAC and TPC board meetings.
Mr. Barnett introduced staff from Alliance Transportation Group (ATG) via online
communications. ATG staff then conducted a virtual presentation of the work
accomplished through June 2024 on the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
(MTP) update.The consultant discussed an overview of the MTP, a Needs Analysis, and
Expectations & Responsibilities of the Advisory Committee. ATG staff then presented a
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) survey to gather feedback
from the TAC. This was accomplished using cell phones and the Mentimeter survey
application. Everyone present participated in the survey, which produced very much
needed information for the MTP update. ATG staff answered questions from the TAC
committee and discussed next steps in the MTP update process.
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At the end of the MTP presentation,Mr.Barnett informed everyone present that ATG staff
will attend the TPC Policy Board meeting on July 24th and will make a similar presentation
at the end of the meeting. Furthermore, that same day, ATG and MPO staff will host a
public meeting in the Downtown Travel Center from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The goal of the
public meeting is to encourage the public and area stakeholders to come and discuss ideas
for a better surface area transportation network.
VII. Other Business:
a. Discussion&Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects- City and
TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review)
City: Mr. Traw reported on two future projects for the City of Wichita Falls. First, the
2024 Asphalt Rehab Project from Midwestern to Elliot. Second, the Concrete Rehab
Project near Rivercrest Drive.
TxDOT: Mr. Bates reported on the current construction projects: BU 287J widen
roadway,three pavement repair projects located at FM 2380 from FM 369 to SH 79,
SL 79 from Professional Drive to FM 1954, and SL 473 from BU 287J to US 82, a
district-wide seal coat from US 82 at Windthorst Road to Fisher Road,two bridge and
approach rail projects located at US 82 EB/WB to Kemp and Taft, and BU 277A to
BNSF RR, and several projects along US 82 and SH 79 under the Bridge Maintenance
and Improvement Program.
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(2nd Quarter-January,February,March)
Mr.Barnett reported on the 2nd quarter expenses for the MPO.He stated that the MPO
had spent 32%of its total allocation for FY 2024.Mr.Barnett asked for any comments
or questions on the second quarter financial report.He received none.
c. Other Items
No items to report
VIII. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.
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Irvan F. "Lin" Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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