MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 10/09/2025 WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Voting Members Present:
Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director,TAC Chairperson
Callan Coltharp,TxDOT,Area Engineer
Karen Montgomery-Gagne,City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator
Shaun Barnes,TxDOT,TP&D Director
Tyson Traw,City of Wichita Falls,Deputy Director of Public Works
Zach Husen,TxDOT Director of Construction
MPO Staff
Jaimie Williams,Wichita Falls MPO,Senior Transportation Planner
Absent:
Colby Shelton,TxDOT,Director of Maintenance
Doug Wooster,City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent
Visitors:
None
I. Welcome&Introduction
Mr. Barnett, TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:33 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.There were
none.
III. Review and Approval of the July 10, 2025 Technical Advisory Committee's (TAC)
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the July 10, 2025 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Coltharp
made the motion to approve. Mrs. Gagne seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the July 23, 2025 Transportation Policy
Committee's(TPC's) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mr. Barnett asked for comments on the July 23, 2025 TPC meeting minutes. Receiving
none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
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V. Review,Revise,and Recommend to the Policy Board the Approval and Adoption of
the 2026 Prioritized Project List(PPL) (See Attachment)
Mrs.Williams presented the FY 2026 Prioritized Project List(PPL)to the committee.She
briefly discussed the updates to the PPL and stated WFMPO staff held the PPL vetting
meeting on September 25th and completed all of the TAC committee recommended
changes, revisions, and updates to the list. Mrs. Williams asked for any comments or
questions regarding the FY 2026 PPL.Receiving none,she asked for a motion to forward
the PPL to the Policy Board for their review and adoption. Mr. Barnes made the motion
to approve.Mr.Coltharp seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
VI. Information Update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant
Application for Use in Developing the City's First Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Mr. Barnett informed the committee that on June 17th, 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 CSAP will make the City eligible
to apply for SS4A Implementation Grant funds. He 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.
Mr.Barnett stated as of this writing,we are still waiting on notification from USDOT as to
whether or not we will receive our Planning Grant Funds and we are still hoping we have
a decision by mid-November.Based on the program's 99%success rate,staff is optimistic
about securing the funding. If awarded, the completed CSAP will position the City to
compete for a portion of the nearly$2 billion available in future SS4A Implementation
Grant rounds.Mr.Barnett asked for any comments or questions regarding the SS4A grant
application update.Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VII. Information Update on the Socioeconomic&Demographic Data Forecast Update in
2026
Mr. Barnett stated MPO staff will soon begin the process of working with a qualified
consulting firm to complete the 2026 Socioeconomic & Demographic Data Forecast
update. He stated MPO staff will issue a Request for Proposals (RFQ) on October 17th
inviting qualifying companies to send their best proposals for completing the forecast
update. Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or questions 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 on the 2024 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation project from
Fairway to FM369. Completion of the S. Wenonah Extension to Gregory, Production
Blvd. Extension to Fisher Road, and the Circle Trail from Campfire to Lucy Park.
Future Letting projects include S.Wenonah Extension to Maplewood Ave,
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TxDOT: Mr. Coltharp reported three current projects that included SS 447 from
Homes Ave to US 82, mill and overlay; BU 277A from IH44 to US 82, Mill novachip,
and the Hike&Bike Trail from Campfire Property to Lucy Park.
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(3rd Quarter-April,May,June)
Mrs.Williams reported on the 3rd quarter expenses for the MPO.She stated that the
MPO had spent 87.16%of its total allocation for FY 2025.Mrs.Williams asked for any
comments or questions on the third quarter financial report.She received none.
c. Other Items
No other items to report.
IX. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Irvan F."Lin"Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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