November 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. ​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, November 16, 2023, will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments.

4. Orientation to Agenda and MPO Director Report [5 minutes]

   1. Planning Activities Report

   2. H-GAC Board of Directors Report

   3. Fiscal Report

   4. Proposed Amendments to the Unified Planning Work Program

   5. 2024 Transportation Policy Council Schedule

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

   1. TPC October 27, 2023, Meeting Minutes Summary

6. Public Presentation: Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiative for the Greater Houston Area [10 minutes]
   Discussion
   The Houston Advanced Air Mobility Industry Council will present a new concept of air transportation
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

7. Public Presentation: High Speed Rail Update from Texas Central Partners [10 minutes]
   Discussion
   Texas Central Partners will give an update on efforts to develop service between Dallas and Houston
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

8. 2024 Nominations Process [5 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action
   Chairman Robinson will request appointment of the TPC Nominating Committee
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

9. Transportation Air Quality Conformity Status Update [5 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action
   Staff will provide an update on Air Quality Conformity Status
   (Staff Contact: Andrew DeCandis)

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

11. Proposed Adjusted Urbanized Area [10 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Staff will review the Proposed Adjusted Urbanized Area to recommend Transportation Policy Council Adoption of an Adjusted Urbanized Area Boundary
    (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

12. Carry Over Balance Policy [10 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Staff is requesting approval for the Carry Over Balance Policy
    (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

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

14. Project Selection Process [5 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Staff will give an update on the Project Selection Process development
    (Staff Contact: Vishu Lingala)

15. Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan [5 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Staff will preview amendments that will be brought for action at next month's TPC meeting
    (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

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.