MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 07/10/2025 A
WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday,July 10, 2025
Voting Members Present:
Colby Shelton,TxDOT,Director of Maintenance
Doug Wooster,City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent
Karen Montgomery-Gagne,City of Wichita Falls,Planning Administrator
Monty Brown,TxDOT,Director of Construction
Scot Reaves,TxDOT,Director of Transportation Planning and Development
Tyson Traw,City of Wichita Falls,Deputy Director of Public Works
MPO Staff:
Jaimie Williams,Wichita Falls MPO,Senior Transportation Planner
Absent:
Callan Coltharp,TxDOT,Area Engineer
Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO,MPO Director,TAC Chairperson
Shaun Barnes,TxDOT,Director of Transportation Operations
Terry Floyd,Director of Development Services
Visitors:
Ashley Sisk,City of Wichita Falls
Jenny Stevens,City of Wichita Falls
Richard Milhollon,SAFB
I. Welcome&Introduction
Mrs.Williams, 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
Mrs. Williams asked for any public comments on agenda and non-agenda items. There
were none.
Ill. Review and Approval of the April 10, 2025 Technical Advisory Committee's (TAC)
Meeting Minutes
Mrs.Williams asked for any comments or corrections to the April 10, 2025 TAC meeting
minutes.Receiving none,she asked for a motion to approve the minutes.Mrs.Gagne made
the motion to approve. Mr. Wooster seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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IV. Review and Comment Regarding the April 23, 2025 Transportation Policy
Committee's(TPC's) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mrs.Williams asked for comments on the April 23,2025 TPC meeting minutes.Receiving
none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
V. Discussion and Information Concerning the Upcoming 2025-2026 Prioritized
Project List Process and Procedures
Mrs.Williams presented an overview of the process for developing the 2026 Prioritized
Project List (PPL).The discussion emphasized alignment with the newly adopted 2025-
2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP),which was approved by the Policy Board
in January 2025. The MTP project list included in the meeting packet will serve as the
baseline for the FY 2026 PPL. Only projects listed in the adopted MTP will be eligible for
prioritization.The resulting 2026 PPL will function as a"wish list"of projects that can be
recommended to the policy board as funding opportunities become available.
Additionally, it was noted that one new project will be added to the scoring portal. MPO
staff will finalize updates to the online scoring platform and send a link to the TAC
members to being the project scoring process. Mrs.Williams asked for any comments or
questions regarding the PPL process and procedures. Receiving none, the committee
moved on to the next agenda item.
VI. Discussion and Information Concerning the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Planning Grant Application for Use in Developing the City's First Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan
Mrs.Williams informed the committee that on June 17,the City of Wichita Falls,through
WFMPO,submitted an application for$300,000 in SS4A Planning Grant funds.The grant
would support the development of the City's first Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
(SAP).Once completed and approved by the USDOT,the SAP will make the City eligible to
apply for SS4A Implementation Grant funds.Mrs.Williams stated this funding is intended
to support projects that enhance safety for all road users, including the construction of
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.The SS4A grant is an 80/20 cost-share,with USDOT
contributing$240,000 in federal funding and the City providing a $60,000 local match.
WFMPO staff anticipates a decision on the grant by mid-November. Based on the
program's 99% success rate, staff is optimistic about securing the funding. If awarded,
the completed SAP will position the City to compete for a portion of the nearly$2 billion
available in future SS4A Implementation Grant rounds. Mrs. Williams asked for any
comments or questions regarding the SS4A grant application. Receiving none, the
committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VII. Discussion and Information Concerning the Socioeconomic & Demographic Data
Forecast(SDDF)Update in 2026
Mrs. Williams provided an update on the coordination efforts with the TxDOT Travel
Demand Modeling (TDM) Division of the Transportation Planning and Programming
Department regarding the upcoming TDM model recalibration.On June 18,WFMPO staff
held a meeting with TxDOT to begin aligning efforts in preparation for the update of the
SDDF,which is a required input for the recalibration process.The SDDF will be updated
between fall 2025 and late 2026 as part of the model recalibration process for the 2030
Travel Demand Model.WFMPO staff is responsible for submitting updated SDDF data to
TxDOT to support this effort. Mrs. Williams asked for any comments or questions
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regarding the SDDF update.Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda
item.
VIII. Other Business:
a. Discussion&Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects-City and
TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review)
City: Mr. Traw reported completed projects including the Business Park street and
drainage project, 2024 Seal Coat at various locations, and 2024 Asphalt Street
Rehabilitation. Current Construction projects include S. Wenonah Extension, 2024
Concrete Street Rehabilitation, Production Blvd. Extension to Fisher Road, 2025 Seal
Coat at various locations, and the Circle Trail from Campfire to Lucy Park. Pending
Funding projects include S. Wenonah Extension to Maplewood Ave, Circle Trail at
Larry's Marine Center to Barnett Road,and Midwestern Parkway Extension.
TxDOT: No Report Received
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(2nd Quarter-January,February,March)
Mrs.Williams reported on the 2nd quarter expenses for the MPO.She stated that the
MPO had spent 62% of its total allocation for FY 2025. Mrs. Williams asked for any
comments or questions on the second quarter financial report.She received none.
c. Other Items
No other items to report.
IX. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
Irvan F."Lin"Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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