December 2022 Transportation Policy Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Information

Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate in-person or by videoconference. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding allowable room capacity and seating arrangements may be in place.

The public meeting location will be 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX – Conference Room 2B. The presiding officer of the TPC, Chair David Robinson, and some members will be physically present. Other members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties.

Meeting Agenda

1. Certification of Quorum – Quorum requirement is 14 voting members

2. Introductions

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

4. ​Public Comments
   Webinar participants will be invited to provide public comments on agenda items (3 minutes for each Commenter, please). Written comments will be sent by email to [email protected]. Comments received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2022 will be incorporated into the meeting record. Written comments may be viewed at Public Comments

5. Approval of November 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes Summary
   Request approval of the minutes for November 18, 2022 Transportation Policy Council Meeting
   (Secretary Nancy Arnold)

6. Amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
   Request approval of Resolutions 2022-41 and 2022-42
   (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

7. Approval of the Project Selection Process
   Request approval of the Project Selection Process and instruct staff to initiate process
   (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

8. Gulf Coast Rail District Update
   Dr. Carol Lewis will give a presentation on a conceptual group of stakeholders to coordinate and prioritize infrastructure
   Needs to seek grant funding opportunities
   (Staff Contact: Anita Hollmann Matijcio)

9. Planning Activities

   1. Future Amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP and 2045 RTP
      (Staff Contact: Jim Dickinson)

   2. Request for Nominations
      (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

   3. Summary of Transportation Planning Activities
      (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

   4. H-GAC Board of Directors Update
      (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

   5. 2023 TPC Schedule
      (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)

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 713-993-2437 for assistance.