MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 10/30/2024 WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Transportation Policy Committee
Minutes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Voting Members Present:
Tim Short,Chairperson,Wichita Falls Mayor
Bobby Whiteley, City Council
Dennis Wilde, North Texas Regional Planning Commission
Mark Beauchamp, Proxy for Judge Jim Johnson,County Judge,Wichita County
Mike Beaver,TxDOT,District Engineer
Russell Schreiber, City Public Works
MPO Staff
Jaimie Lee,WFMPO,Senior Transportation Planner
Lin Barnett,WFMPO,Transportation Planning Director
Absent:
Cory Glassburn, Mayor, Lakeside City
Larry Nelson,City of Wichita Falls,City Council
Jeff Watts,City of Pleasant Valley,Representative
Visitors:
Cody Bates,TxDOT
John Burrus,CWF,AT&T
Phillip Tindall,TxDOT
I. Welcome &Introduction
Mayor Short,the TPC chairperson,called the meeting to order at 8:29 a.m.and welcomed
everyone in attendance.
II. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Mayor Short 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 July 24,2024 Transportation Policy Committee's(TPC)
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Short asked for any comments or corrections to the July 24, 2024 TPC meeting
minutes. Receiving none,he asked for a motion to approve the minutes.Mr.Beaver made
the motion to approve. Mr.Wilde seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the October 10, 2024 Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mayor Short asked for any comments or corrections to the October 10,2024 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
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V. Review and Discuss the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP) Draft
Fiscally Constrained Project List
Mayor Short directed the committee's attention to the enclosed 2025-2050 MTP Draft
Project List. Mr. Barnett presented the project list to the committee and opened the
discussion by explaining the purpose for the MTP project list. He stated that Federal
regulations require all MPO's to produce a fiscally constrained project list based on the
analysis of potential funding,generally ascribed to a 10-year period of time.Meaning,that
none of the projects on the list have funding, as of yet. However, the MPO can make a
reasonable assumption,based on analysis of historical funding streams,that funds could
be available for any or all of the projects within the next five to ten years.
Mr. Barnett stated that TxDOT utilizes their Unified Transportation Program to build a
Planning Cash Forecast that estimates cash flow over a continuous 10-year period, thus
forming the foundation of the UTP by setting the funding limits for the program. Since
some transportation revenue streams are more predictable than others, the Planning
Cash Forecast process balances the risk of unpredictable cash flow with the need to
prepare for potential future funding.The majority of the projects within the MTP project
list are TxDOT projects and WFMPO looks to TxDOT for help when identifying local,on-
system projects for the list.
The City of Wichita Falls identifies roadway network projects through their use of the
Strategic Plan process.This process includes four strategic goals supported by a total of
32 specific objectives. Goal number 2 - Provide Quality Infrastructure is where the City
identifies future roadway network, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian projects for funding
as it becomes available. City of Wichita Falls projects are the second largest part of the
MTP project list. Occasionally, Wichita and Archer counties will submit projects for the
MTP.
Mr. Barnett informed the committee that all the projects on the list are fiscally
constrained. Subsequently, there is the potential to fund any of these projects over the
next five to ten years. He stated the list of projects will replace the current 2020-2045
MTP project list and will remain in effect until the next MTP plan update in 2030. Mr.
Barnett stated a TAC workshop would be set up in early November to finalize the draft
2025-2050 MTP project list.The final draft MTP project list will be presented to the Policy
Board,along with the rest of the 2025-2050 MTP update in January 2025.
Mayor Short asked for any comments or questions regarding the MTP project list.
Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VI. Discussion on Developing the WFMPO Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan for 2025
Mr. Barnett informed the committee of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) action plan. He
stated that in order to apply for SS4A program grants,the City of Wichita Falls must first
have in place an approved Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.This was a requirement by
the U.S. Department of Transportation. He stated as WFMPO staff conclude the 2025-
2050 MTP update, we will begin shifting our attention and resources to developing the
WFMPO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Once this plan is approved by the Policy
Board, the City will have the ability to apply for any of the SS4A grants including
Implementation (i.e.Construction) and/or Planning and/or Demonstration Grants.
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Mr.Barnett asked for any questions or comments regarding the Safe Streets for All Safety
Action Plan. Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VII. Other Business:
a. Discussion&Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects-City and
TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review)
City:Mr.Schreiber reported the Business Park Streets and Drainage Project was 95%
complete; the Hike and Bike Trail from Campfire to Lucy Park is expected to begin
March 2025; the 2024 Seal Coat Project at various locations is 100% complete; the
2024 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project at various locations was 35% complete;
the 2024 Concrete Street Rehabilitation Project at various locations is 0% complete;
S Wenonah Extension from S Wenonah to Gregory is 0%complete;Windthorst Road
on U.S 287 to Southridge Drive is 50%complete;and Production Blvd to Fisher Road
is 0% complete
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, two
bridge and approach rail projects located at US 82 EB/WB to Kemp and Taft,and BU
277A to BNSF RR; several bridge projects along US 82 and SH 79 under the Bridge
Maintenance and Improvement Program; two mill and overlay projects one located
on FM 369 from BU 287J to the Wichita River and the second on SS 447 at Homes Ave
to US 82; lastly a mill novachip project on US 287 from Bell Road to US 287/IH 44
split.
a. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(3rd Quarter April,May,June)
Mr.Barnett reported on the 3rd quarter expenses for the MPO.He stated that the MPO
had spent 63.69% of its total allocation for FY 2024. Mr. Barnett asked for any
comments or questions on the third quarter financial report. He received none.
b. Other Items
No other items to report
VIII. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Honorable Tim Short
Mayor Wichita Falls
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