Meeting Information

Date and Time

Friday, April 25, 2025
8:00 AM

Meeting Agenda

  1. Certification of Quorum

  2. Introductions

  3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

  4. Executive Session-Personnel Matters
    The Transportation Policy Council may hold an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the membership regarding personnel matters.
    Action Requested:
    The TPC Executive Committee requests approval of its recommendation to direct the Executive Director of H-GAC to extend an offer of employment to candidates for the MPO Director role in ranked order.
    (Contact: TPC Chair, Commissioner Justin Beckendorff)

  5. ​Public Comments on Agenda Items
    Members of the public will have 3 minutes each to comment on Agenda Items
    (h-gac.com/public-involvement)

  6. MPO Director Report and Orientation to Agenda

    1. Planning Activities Report

    2. 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program Schedule

    3. H-GAC Board Update

    4. Resolution presentation and reception for Dr. Carol Lewis

  7. Consent Agenda
    Action Requested

    1. Request approval of March 28, 2025, Meeting Minutes Summary/p>

  8. 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
    Action Requested
    Staff will request TPC approval of additional TIP Amendments
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Jim Dickinson)

  9. Pelican Island Bridge Funding Workgroup
    Information Only
    TPC Chair to appoint members to a workgroup to discuss funding for Pelican Island Bridge
    (Contact: TPC Chair, Commissioner Justin Beckendorff)

  10. Mobility Planning: FIFA World Cup 2026
    Information Only
    An update will be given on the World Cup 2026 Houston Transportation Planning
    (Contact: Mr. Joshua Shideler, Houston TranStar)

  11. UPWP Amendment - Houston FIFA World Cup 2026 Transportation Planning and Modeling
    Action Requested
    Staff will present a proposed amendment to the FY 2025 UPWP
    (Staff Contacts: Mr. Jochen Floesser and Dr. Neely Kim)

  12. Regional Demographic Forecast
    Information Only
    Staff will give an update on the Regional Demographic Forecast
    (Staff Contact: Dr. Pramod Sambidi)

  13. Conformity Update
    Information Only
    Staff will provide an update on conformity
    (Staff Contact: Dr. Maggie Isied)

  14. Administrative Amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
    Information Only
    Staff will review 2025-2028 TIP Administrative Amendments
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Jim Dickinson)

Announcements

Event Date Time Location
Reception for Dr. Carol Lewis April 25 Immediately Following TPC 2nd Floor Reception Area
Transportation Advisory Committee May 14 9:30 a.m. In Person
Area Emissions Reduction Credit Organization Board (AERCO) May 14 2:00 p.m. Hybrid
UPWP Public Comment Meeting May 15 10:30 a.m. Virtual
UPWP Public Comment Meeting May 15 5:30 p.m. Virtual
Transportation Safety Committee May 20 1:30 p.m. Virtual
Transportation Policy Council Meeting May 23 9:30 a.m. In Person
Regional Air Quality Planning Activity Committee (RAQPAC) May 29 10:00 a.m. Virtual

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.