MARCH 23, 2007 9:30 a.m.
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
3555 TIMMONS LANE, 2ND FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM A
AGENDA
1. Certification of quorum - Quorum requirement is 14 members (1st Vice Chair James Patterson)
2. Introductions
3. Public comments
4. Adoption of agenda
5. Approval of February 23, 2007 meeting minutes (PDF) (Secretary Tom Reid)
ACTION – Amendments Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC
6. A. Resolution for approval of amendments to the 2006-2008 TIP and 2025 RTP (PDF)
B. Administrative Amendments to the 2006-2008 TIP and 2025 RTP (PDF)
- TIP-RTP mp3
OTHER ACTION
7. Recommendations for vacant 2007 TPC Officer Positions (PDF) (Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC)
- TPC Officer Positions mp3
INFORMATION
8. Focus on the Regional Transportation Plan (PDF) (Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC)
• Economic and demographic growth scenarios
• Travel demand with 2035 growth scenarios
• Financial constraints
• Performance of revised RTP and the implications for future travel
• Preliminary air quality results
- Presentation on RTP and TIP (PPT) 4.9M
- RTP Minutes mp3
9. Focus on the Transportation Improvement Program (PDF) (Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC)
• Projects proposed for consideration (Program categories 1-4)
• Funds available from CMAQ, STPMM and Transit Formula programs
• Other TIP funding categories
• Project ranking for STPMM, CMAQ and transit formula funds
• Key decisions for the TPC
• Key policy decision for the TPC
- TIP Minutes mp3
10. Preliminary Discussion on Proposed Financing of Major Corridor Projects (PDF) (Mr. Gary Trietsch, P.E., TxDOT)
- Financing Corridors mp3
11. Report on status of transportation planning activities
A. H-GAC Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC
- Background, Urban Partners Agreement 1.2M (PDF)
- Legislative update (PDF)
B. Harris County Mr. Art Storey, P.E.
C. METRO Mr. Frank Wilson
D. TxDOT Houston District Mr. Gary Trietsch, P.E.
E. TxDOT Beaumont District Mr. John Barton, P.E.
- Status Reports mp3
12. Other Business
13. Announcements
- Next TAC Meeting – April 11, 2007, 9:30 a.m., Conf. Rm A
- Next TPC Meeting – April 27, 2007, 9:30 a.m., Conf. Rm A
14. Adjournment