January 2024 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 [5 minutes]
   Staff will certify the quorum requirement is met with 15 voting members

2. Introductions [2 minutes]

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest [2 minutes]

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, January 25, 2024, will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments.

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

   1. TPC December 15, 2023, Meeting Minutes

   2. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan

6. MPO Director Report and Orientation to Agenda [10 minutes]

   1. Planning Activities Report

   2. H-GAC Board of Directors Report

   3. Project Selection Process Update

7. Resolution of Commendation for Past TPC Chairman David Robinson (City of Houston) and TPC Member Walter Smith (Waller County) [10 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Request TPC approval of Resolution of Commendation for Past Members
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

8. Request TPC Approval of TPC Nominating Committee Recommendations [15 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Staff will present the slate of nominees recommended by the 2024 TPC Nominating Committee for approval
   (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

9. Regional Transportation Plan Project Development Process [10 minutes]
   Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
   Staff will give the RTP Project Development Process approved by the RTP Subcommittee
   (Staff Contact: Stephen Keen)

10. Safety Performance Measures [5 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [No action requested]
    Staff will present the 2024 Safety Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: Stephen Keen)

11. 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)

12. Select Committee Recommendation for TPC Bylaws Amendment [30 minutes]
    Discussion and Possible Action [Action Requested]
    Staff will present the TPC Bylaws revisions proposed by the TPC Select Committee
    (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.