December 2023 Transportation Policy Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Information

This meeting will offer the options to participate in-person or by videoconference. The public meeting location will be 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX – Conference Room 2B. The presiding officer 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 [10 minutes]
   Staff will certify the quorum requirement is met with 22 voting members

2. Introductions [2 minutes]

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

4. ​Public Comments on Agenda Items [10 minutes]
   Members of the public will have 3 minutes each to comment on Agenda Items.
   Written comments may be sent by email to [email protected]. Comments received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023, will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments.

5. Consent Agenda [2 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action

   1. TPC November 17, 2023, Meeting Minutes Summary

6. Resolution of Commendation for Tom Lambert [5 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Request TPC approval of Resolution of Commendation for Tom Lambert
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

7. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan [10 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Staff will review Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
   (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

8. Proposed Adjusted Urbanized Area [5 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [No Action Required]
   Staff will provide an update about the Adjusted Urbanized Area
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

9. Carry Over Balance Policy [10 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Staff will request TPC approval of the Carry Over Balance Policy
   (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

10. Carry Over/Spend Down Projects [10 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
    Staff will request TPC approval of Carry Over/Spend Down Projects
    (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

11. Regional Goods Movement Project Selection [10 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
    Staff will request TPC approval for Regional Goods Movement Projects
    (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

12. Project Selection Process [5 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [No action requested]
    Staff will give an update on the Project Selection Process development
    (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

13. Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan [5 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [No Action Requested]
    Staff will preview amendments that will be brought for action at next month’s TPC meeting
    (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

14. MPO Director Report [10 minutes]

    1. Telework Program Update

    2. Select Committee Update

    3. TPC Nominating Committee Update

    4. Planning Activities

    5. H-GAC Board of Directors Report

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.