August 2022 Transportation Policy Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Information

Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place.

The public meeting location will be 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX – Conference Room 2B. The presiding officer Chair David Robinson of the TPC, and some members will be physically present. Other members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties.

Meeting Agenda

1. Certification of quorum – Quorum requirement is 14 voting members

2. Introductions

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

4. ​Public Comments
   Webinar participants will be invited to provide public comments on agenda items (3 minutes for each Commenter, please). Written comments may be sent by email to [email protected]. Comments received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022 will be incorporated into the meeting record.
   View Public Comments

5. Approved of July 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes
   Request approval of the minutes for July 29, 2022 Transportation Policy Council Meeting
   (Secretary Nancy Arnold)

6. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
   Request Approval of Resolutions No. 2022-30 and Resolution No. 2022-31
   (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

7. Commute Solutions Month
   Request Approval of Resolution No. 2022-32
   (Staff Contact: Francis Rodriguez)

8. Approval of Critical Urban Freight Corridors
   Request Approval of Critical Urban Freight Corridors
   (Staff Contact: Veronica Green)

9. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendments
   Request Approval of UPWP Amendments Resolution No. 22/23-4
   (Staff Contact: Neely Kim)

10. Update on Performance Measures
    Update on Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: Karen Owen)

11. Update on Connect Smart
    Update on Connect Smart
    (Staff Contact: Francis Rodriguez)

12. Planning Activities

    1. Administrative Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       Information on Administrative Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

    2. Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       Information on Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

    3. Quarterly TIP Report
       Information on Quarterly TIP Report
       (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

    4. Project Selection Process Update
       Update on Project Selection Process
       (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

    5. Household Survey
       Information on Household Survey
       (Staff Contact: Michael Onuogu)

    6. Summary of Transportation Planning Activities
       Present a summary of Transportation Planning Activities
       (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

    7. H-GAC Board of Directors Report
       Present information on transportation items included on the H-GAC Board of Directors agenda Meeting on August 16, 2022
       (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

13. Announcements

    • Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization Meeting - September 8, 2:00p.m. (Hybrid)

    • Transportation Advisory Council Meeting - September 14, 9:30a.m. (Hybrid)

    • Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Deadline - September 15, 5:00 p.m.

    • Greater Houston Freight Committee Meeting - September 22, 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

    • Transportation Policy Council Meeting - September 23, 9:30 a.m. (Hybrid)

    • Performance Measures PM3 Public Comment Period - July to August

14. Adjournment
    The meeting will be conducted in English. However, requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs may be made at least two working days prior to the meeting. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should call 713-993-2437 for assistance.