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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
June 1, 2017
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Cole County: Larry Benz
Eric Landwehr
Jefferson City: David Bange, Vice Chairman
JJ Gates
Mark Mehmert
Alex Rotenberry
MoDOT: Bob Lynch
Mike Henderson
Steve Engelbrecht
Wardsville: David Elliott
Pedestrian or Biking Interest: Cary Maloney
Private Transportation Interest: Joe Scheppers
VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT
Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County
Mark Tate, Holts Summit
Matt Morasch, Jefferson City
Sonny Sanders. Jefferson City
Britt Smith, Jefferson City
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Enos Han, Federal Highway Administration
Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration
STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting)
Diane Cary, Administrative Technician, City of Jefferson
GUESTS PRESENT
Kelly Wilson, MoDOT
1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum
Mr. Bange called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. and asked Ms. Cary to call roll. A quorum of 12 voting
members or their designee was present.
2. Public comment
None received.
3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 6, 2017
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Maloney seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 6, 2017 as
printed. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Communications from the presiding officer
No correspondence was received.
6. New Business
A. Critical Urban Freight Corridors
Mr. Rotenberry explained that the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act establishes a National
Highway Freight Network to strategically direct federal resources and policies towards improved
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performance. He stated that the National Highway Freight Network consists of four subsystems including
Critical Urban Freight Corridors. Mr. Rotenberry explained that MODOT is looking for suggestions from
smaller MPOs on roads to include into their list of Critical Urban Freight Corridors. He stated that a state may
designate only a certain number of miles of Critical Urban Freight Corridors, based on Primary Highway
Freight System. Mr. Rotenberry explained that Missouri's maximum mileage limit is 102.33 miles of
allowable Critical Urban Freight Corridors. He stated that there are two potential corridors: (1) approximately
1 mile which includes the two bridges across the Missouri River and the US 50/54/63 Tri -Level; and (2)
approximately 1.8 miles which includes the Missouri River Bridge, US 50/54/63 Tri -Level and a portion of
US 50/63 to Monroe Street.
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to recommend to the Board of Directors designation of the
corridor from the US 50/54Tri-Level up to the US 63/54 interchange as part of the designated area. The
motion passed unanimously.
B. Public Participation Plan Review
Mr. Rotenberry gave an update regarding the Public Participation Plan. He explained that Staff
recommends removing a section in Policy 3, Desired Outcomes. Mr. Rotenberry stated that the first and only
time this clause was attempted was met with opposition by members of the Board of Directors contending the
wording was vague and undermined public comment periods. He explained that another policy that has not
fully been implemented is to include language offering interpreters or sign language professionals on all
statements and/or notices. Mr. Rotenberry stated that this reflects what is written in the Limited English
Proficiency Plan, itself making up a part of the CAMPO Title VI Plan.
Mr. Mehmert expressed his appreciation for how well CAMPO staff works hard in reaching out to people
and keeping them informed.
Mr. Rotenberry explained that this was for informational purposes only, no vote was necessary.
C. JEFFTRAN Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and Targets
Mr. Rotenberry reported that a performance-based approach to transportation projects was first established
by MAP -21 and now FAST ACT continues. He stated that seven national performance goals were established
for the Federal -aid highway program. Mr. Rotenberry explained that from these seven goals, fifteen
performance measures were developed for states, MPOs, and transit agencies which are required to set targets
and monitor progress. He stated that MoDOT collected and evaluated existing buses and facilities to be
included in the Plan and used this information to set targets, which will be evaluated on an annual basis as
inventory changes. Mr. Rotenberry explained that JEFFTRAN could either accept the State targets or they
could set their own. He stated that JEFFTRAN chose to set their own.
Mr. Mehmert presented JEFFTRAN's targets and explained their reasoning. He explained that being a
unique system, they felt they were different than many around the country. Mr. Mehmert stated that these
measures were geared toward larger entities, so JEFFTRAN wanted flexibility and wanted to be able to make
changes.
Mr. Elliott moved and Mr. Scheppers seconded to recommend approval for the targets established by
JEFFTRAN to the Board of Directors. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Other Business
A. Status of current work tasks
• Visioning and Travel Demand Model update. A consultant has been chosen and staff has
begun contract negotiations.
• JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment. The JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment is being
conducted by the Lochmueller Group, Inc. The consultant held several stakeholder meetings
and interviewed staff in March. A survey tool is currently under development and should be
available for the public in June.
• MTP update. Staff has begun the process of editing content and reformatting the plan,
including review of the illustrative project list and integration of performance measures.
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• Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. The plan has been endorsed as a component of the City of
Jefferson Comprehensive Plan by the City Council on May 15.
• Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Staff has started the process
to update the plan. Staff will be coordinating with Mid -MO RPC, due to both agencies
undergoing a similar update.
• Capital Eclipse. Staff has been asked to assist with planning for the upcoming solar eclipse
celebration. Alex Rotenberry is participating in bicycle planning and Katrina Williams is
participating in parking and transportation planning. The Capital Eclipse Event will occur
August 19-21, 2017.
• Staff attended the 2017 Planning Tools and Training Symposium May 23 to 25. Topics
discussed included public involvement, scenario planning, and MPO/state coordination.
B. Member Updates
Cole County
- -Mr. Landwehr stated that several storm water projects are taking place and identified five different
areas.
Jefferson City
--Mr. Bange gave an update on the following: (1) traffic study on Clark Avenue; (2) Stadium
Boulevard and Jefferson Street is closed for the roundabout construction; (3) Capitol Avenue project is
under way; (4) the school bond passed so a new road will be put in to serve the school site; and (5)
Myrtle Street project.
--Mr. Gates gave the following update: (1) Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update survey; (2)
Wayfinding signage; (3) pools are opening and ball games have started; and (4) the Renegades have
their home opener this Friday.
- -Mr. Mehmert stated that two RFPs have been issued to get three systems in place for fixed routes.
This will go before the City Council soon.
Missouri Department of Transportation
---Mr. Henderson gave updates on Legislation issues: (1) Raising the Age on No Texting didn't pass;
(2) The amount of money that could be spent on sobriety checkpoints was reduced to $1; and (3)
Motorcycle Helmet repeal didn't pass. A Task Force to assess Missouri transportation needs was
created, and MoDOT is working on their plan update.
--Mr. Lynch gave an update on the work on Highway 50/63 and Route B. He mentioned language in
the MoDot legislative budget about no funding being directed toward towing. They are trying to figure
out what that will mean.
Wardsville
--Mr. Elliott stated that the work on Route B is continuing. Mr. Rotenberry reported that today is Mr.
Elliott's last meeting.
8. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room.
9. Adjournment
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Henderson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Cary, Adminisfrative Technician