October 2024 Transportation Policy Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Information

Meeting Agenda

1. Certification of Quorum

2. Introductions

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

4. ​Public Comments on Agenda Items
   Members of the public will have 3 minutes each to comment on Agenda Items
   (h-gac.com/public-involvement)

5. MPO Director Report and Orientation to Agenda

   1. 2025 Nominations Process

   2. Planning Activities Report

   3. H-GAC Board Update

   4. Project Selection Process Update

   5. RTP Project Development Process Update

6. Consent Agenda
   Action Requested

   1. September, 27, 2024 Meeting Minutes Summary

7. Cycle 7 Livable Centers Program Studies
   Action Requested
   Request TPC approval of Cycle 7 FY2025-2028 Livable Centers Program study locations
   (Staff Contact: Sarai Osorio)

8. Additional Carryover Spend Down Approach
   Information Only
   Staff will present to approach for satisfying spend down of the carryover balances
   (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

9. METRO Scope Change Concurrence
   Action Requested
   Staff will request TPC concurrence to swap METRO FTA funds to a similar facility
   (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

10. 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
    Action Requested

    1. Carryover Spend Down Amendments
       (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

    2. Transportation Imrovement Program (TIP) Amendments
       (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)
       Staff will request recommendation for TPC approval of TIP Amendments

11. Proposed Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET) Disignation Locations
    Information Only
    Staff will present the request for concurrence for additional locations on the STRAHNET
    (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

12. Update on MPO Director Recruitment
    Information Only
    My. Wemple will deliver an update on the status of the MPO Director position
    (Staff Contact: Charles Wemple)

13. 2025 Unified Planning Work Program Update
    Information Only
    Staff will present key items from the 2025 UPWP
    (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

14. Commute Solutions Emergency Ride Home Pilot Update
    Information Only
    Staff will provide an overview of the regionwide Emergnecy Ride Home Pilot Program
    (Staff Contact: Jamila Owens)

15. Future Amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan
    Information Only
    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 713-993-4516 for assistance.