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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-08-03 packet Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Please call (573) 634-6410 with questions regarding agenda items. Technical Committee Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Meeting Location: Boone/Bancroft Room # 200, John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - Enter through Main Lobby Tentative Agenda 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum 2. Public comment 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of June 1, 2017 5. Communications received 6. New Business A. Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan Update Action Requested: Discussion Staff Report: The plan identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes. The plan provides strategies for meeting these needs, and prioritizes transportation services for funding and implementation. MoDOT is providing a grant of approximately $20,000 to aid in the update of the Plan. B. Visioning and Travel Demand Model – Draft Scope of Services Action Requested: Discussion and recommendation to the Board of Directors. Staff Report: Staff recommends approving the scope of services and forwarding them to the Board of Directors. Travel demand modeling and visioning for the MTP update are in the approved Unified Planning Work Program. 7. Other Business A. Status of current work tasks B. Member Updates 8. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Committee may go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Sealed Bids, Contracts , and Related Documents [Sec. 610.021 (12)] 9. Reconvene in Open Session 10. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room 11. Adjournment Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Room 120 320 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone 573.634.6410 Fax 573.634.6457 MINUTES 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 Mahoney 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. Mahoney 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 Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee June 1, 2017 Page 2 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. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee June 1, 2017 Page 3 • 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, Administrative Technician Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Room 120 320 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone 573.634.6410 Fax 573.634.6457 Memorandum TO: CAMPO Technical Committee FROM: Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner DATE: July 27, 2017 SUBJECT: Status of Current Work Tasks Major active work tasks to be discussed at the August 3, 2017 Technical Committee Meeting include: • Visioning and Travel Demand Model Update. The selection committee met in March to interview qualified consultants. Four consultants were interviewed. The selection committee chose one consultant to negotiate a scope of services. This will be reviewed during the August 3 Technical Committee meeting in a closed session. • MTP Update. Staff has begun the process of updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Visioning and Travel Demand Model update will feed into the update process over the next year. • JEFFTRAN System-Wide Assessment. The JEFFTRAN System-Wide Assessment, conducted by contractor the Lochmueller Group, began in March. Several stakeholder meetings were held in March and a survey was deployed in June and July. The survey process included a large amount of public outreach by CAMPO staff. It is anticipated that a draft Existing Conditions Report will be received from the consultant in early August. • Bike Friendly Communities Designation. Staff has been coordinating with other city departments, Capital Region Medical Center, and the Missouri Health and Senior Services Department on the City of Jefferson’s application for a Bicycle Friendly Community. The Application is due August 17. • Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. Staff has begun the process of updating the plan. The plan identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes. The plan provides strategies for meeting these needs, and prioritizes transportation services for funding and implementation. Staff will be facilitating stakeholder meetings in August and a public meeting between the September and October Board of Directors meetings to aid in the development of the plan. MoDOT is providing a grant of approximately $20,000 to aid in the update of the Plan. Agenda Item 7A