April 2023 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 in-person or by videoconference. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding 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 of the TPC, Chair David Robinson, 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 on Agenda Items
   Webinar participants will be invited to provide public comments on agenda items (3 minutes for each Commenter, please). Written comments will be sent by email to [email protected]. Comments received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023 will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments.

5. Consent Agenda

   1. Approval of March 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes Summary

   2. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)

6. Recognition of Commendation for Outgoing TPC Member
   Chairman David Robinson will request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-15 for outgoing member David Douglas, Liberty County
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

7. Request approval of Bike Month Campaign
   Staff will request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-18
   (Staff Contact: Emmanuel Andrews)

8. Request approval of Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Measures
   Staff will request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-19
   (Staff Contact: Jamila Owens)

9. Air Quality Conformity Analysis for the 2045 RTP Update
   Staff will request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-20
   (Staff Contact: Graciela Lubertino)

10. 2045 Regional Transportation Plan Update
    Staff will request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-21
    (Staff Contact: Anita Hollman Matijcio)

11. Update on North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP)
    TxDOT will provide an update on the NHHIP
    (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

12. Project Selection Process/Funding Instructions
    Staff will present recommendations to the Project Selection Process & Funding Instructions
    (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

13. Regional Transit Connectivity
    Staff update on Regional Fares initiative
    (Staff Contact: Sandy Klanfer)

14. Safety Performance Measures
    Staff will give an update on the 2023 Safety Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: David Fink)

15. Planning Activities

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

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

    3. H-GAC Board
       (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

Announcements

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.