March 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, March 23, 2023 will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments

5. Approval of February 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes Summary
   Request approval of the minutes for February 24, 2023 Transportation Policy Council Meeting
   (Secretary Nancy Arnold)

6. Recognition of Commendation for Greater Houston Freight Committee Outgoing Co-Chairs Judge Ed Emmett and Mr. Brian Fielkow
   Chairman David Robinson will request approval of Resolutions No. 2023-12 and No. 2023-13 for outgoing Greater Houston Freight Committee Co-Chairs Judge Ed Emmett and Mr. Brian Fielkow
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

7. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
   Request approval of Resolution 2023-14
   (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

8. Project Selection Process
   Staff will provide an update on the Project Selection Process
   (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

9. Air Quality Conformity and 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update
   Staff will present an update on Air Quality Conformity and the 2045 RTP Update
   (Staff Contact: Graciela Lubertino/ Anita Hollmann Matijcio)

10. Update on Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Measures
    Staff will give an update on PTASP targets
    (Staff Contact: Jamila Owens)

11. MetroRapid Inner Katy Project Update
    METRO Staff will give an update on the MetroRapid Inner Katy Project
    (Staff Contact: Jamila Owens)

12. 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.