July 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, July 28, 2022 will be incorporated into the meeting record.
   View Public Comments

5. Approved of June 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes Summary
   Request approval of the minutes for June 24, 2022 Transportation Policy Council Meeting
   (Secretary Nancy Arnold)

6. Resolutions of Commendation for Outgoing TPC Members
   Chairman David Robinson request approval of Resolutions of Commendation for Adam Jack, P.E., Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer J. Lane and Raymond McDonald.

7. Approval of 2022 TPC Nominating Committee Recommendations
   Nominating Committee Chair Mayor Joe Zimmerman will seek approval of the 2022 TPC Nominating Committee.
   Recommendations for a vacant position on the Transportation Advisory Committee (Staff Contact: James Garland)

8. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
   Request Approval of Resolutions No. 2022-27 and Resolution No: 2022-28
   (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

9. Approval of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Triennial Goal 2023-2025
   Request approval of DBE Triennial Goal 2023-2025 and Resolution No: 2022-29
   (Staff Contact: Neely Kim)

10. Approval of Comments on the FY 2023 Unified Transportation Program
    Request approval of Comments on the FY 2023 Unified Transportation Program
    (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

11. Southeast Harris Plan Update
    Update on Southeast Harris Plan
    (Staff Contact: Mike Burns)

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

13. Critical Urban Freight Corridors
    Update on Critical Urban Freight Corridors
    (Staff Contact: Veronica Green)

14. Planning Activities

    1. Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       Information on future amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
       (Staff Contact:  Adam Beckom)

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

    3. H-GAC Board of Directors Report
       Present information on transportation items included on the H-GAC Board of Directors agenda Meeting on July 19, 2022
       (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

15. Announcements
    Meetings below may be conducted in person, by web conference or teleconference, or in a hybrid format.
    Each meeting’s anticipated format is listed below.
    (TPC Chairman David Robinson)

    • Transportation Improvement Program Subcommittee - August 3, 1:30p.m. (Virtual)

    • Clean Cities Stakeholders Meeting  - August 9, 9:30a.m. (Virtual)

    • Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 17, 9:30 a.m. (Hybrid)

    • Transportation Policy Counci - August 26, 9:30 a.m. (Hybrid)

    • Performance Measures PM3 Public Comment Period - July - August, N/A, (N/A)

16. 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.