September 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. Planning Activities Report

   2. H-GAC Board Update

   3. Project Selection Process Update

   4. RTP Project Development Process Update

   5. Solicitation for Future Carryover Spend Down Projects

6. Consent Agenda
   Action Requested

   1. August 23, 2024 Meeting Minutes Summary

   2. Approval of TPC Nominating Committee recommendations for vacant position on TAC

7. Resolution of Commendation for Outgoing TPC Members, David Douglas, Economic Development Director, Liberty County and Eliza Paul, TxDOT District Engineer
   Action Requested
   Request TPC approval of Resolutions of Commendation
   (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

8. Rescind Previous Action on Unified Planning Work Program Amendment Taken 8-23-24 Due to Lack of Clarity
   Action Requested
   Discuss rescinding the Unified Planning Work Program Amendment (UPWP 2024-01) due to confusion surrounding action taken at the August TPC Meeting
   (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

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

10. Appointment of TPC Executive Committee Members
    Action Requested
    The TPC Chairman will present the proposed members of the TPC Executive Committee
    (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

11. 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
    Action Requested
    Staff will request approval of Amendments to the 2025-2028 TIP
    (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

12. Carryover Spend Down Additional Projects
    Action Requested
    Staff will present additional projects for approval to include for carryover spend down
    (Staff Contact: Callie Barnes)

13. Reliability, Congestion, and Air Quality Performance Measures
    Action Requested
    Staff will request approval of recommendations for Reliability, Congestion, and Air Quality Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: Karen Owen)

14. 2024 Language Access Plan Update
    Action Requested
    Staff will request approval of the 2024 Language Access Plan Update
    (Staff Contact: Ayo Jibowu)

15. Title VI Program
    Action Requested
    Staff will request approval of the Title VI Program
    (Staff Contact: Ayo Jibowu)

16. 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)

17. Houston TranStar Annual Update
    Information Only
    Houston TranStar staff will provide an update on recent activities and upcoming initiatives
    (Staff Contact: Allie Isbell)

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.