October 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 – 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, October 26, 2023 will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments.

5. Consent Agenda

   1. Approval of September 29, 2023 Meeting Minutes Summary

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

6. Resolution Supporting Crash Responder Safety Week
   Staff request approval of TPC Resolution No. 2023-33 in support of Crash Responder Safety Week
   (Staff Contact: David Fink)

7. Appointment of TPC TIP Process Review Workgroup Members
   Chairman Robinson will request appointment of the TPC TIP Process Review Workgroup Members
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

8. Select Committee on Planning Area and Composition
   Chairman Robinson will request establishment and appointment of the Select Committee on Planning Area and Composition
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

9. Proposed Adjusted Urbanized Area Boundary
   Staff will provide recommendations for adjusting the Urbanized Area
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

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

11. Transportation Air Quality Conformity Update
    Staff will provide an update on Air Quality Conformity Status
    (Staff Contact: Andrew DeCandis)

12. Carryover Balance Policy Discussion
    Staff will present the proposed Carryover Balance Policy to spend down federal transportation funds awarded to the region
    (Staff Contact: Adam Beckom)

13. Carryover/Spend Down Projects
    Staff will provide an update on projects identified to spend down federal surface transportation funding balances
    (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

14. Preview for Adoption of the Regional Goods Movement Plan
    Staff will provide a preview on the Regional Goods Movement Plan for potential adoption in November
    (Staff Contact: Sydni Ligons)

15. Planning Activities

    1. Administrative Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
       (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

    2. Future Amendments to the 2023-2025 TIP and 2045 RTP
       (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

    3. Transportation Planning Activities
       (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

    4. H-GAC Board of Directors Report
       (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.