August 2026 Transportation Policy Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Information

Agenda

1. Certification of Quorum

2. Introductions

3. Declare Conflicts of Interest

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

5. Metropolitan Planning Organization Director Report and Orientation to the Agenda

   1. Planning Activities Report (p. 4)

   2. H-GAC Board Update (p. 16)

6. Consent Agenda

   1. July 24, 2026, Meeting Minutes Summary (p. 17)

   2. 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Year-End Amendments (p. 27)

Action Items

7. Resolution of Commendation for Outgoing TPC Advisory Member (p. 31)
   Staff will recognize Ms. Catherine McCreight for her service to the Transportation Policy Council
   (Staff Contact: Ms. Jamila Owens)

8. 2026 TPC Nominating Committee Recommendation (p. 32)
   Judge Mark Keough, Chair, TPC Nomination Committee will present the Committee’s Recommendation for Smaller Cities Position No. 1-Alternate, for approval by the TPC
   (Contact: Judge Mark Keough)

Discussion Items

9. Legislative Policy Priorities Ad Hoc Committee’s Recommendations (p. 33)
   Judge Mark Keough, Chair, will present the Legislative Policy Priorities Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations to the Transportation Policy Council
   (Contact: Judge Mark Keough)

10. Transit Asset Management (TAM) Performance Measures Update (p. 34)
    Staff will provide an update on the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Kareem Heshmat)

11. Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Measures Update (p. 41)
    Staff will give an update on the PTASP Measures and targets
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Kareem Heshmat)

12. Reliability Congestion and Air Quality Performance Measures and Targets (p. 46)
    Staff will discuss the 2026 performance report and the 2028 and 2030 target for Reliability, Congestion and Air Quality Performance Measures
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Ariane Martins and Dr. Madeline Statkewicz)

13. 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) & 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Amendments (p. 48)
    Staff will give a preview of the 2027-2030 TIP and 2045 RTP Amendments
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Jim Dickinson)

Informational Items

14. Call for Subregional Planning Requests (p. 121)
    Staff will provide an update on the upcoming call for Subregional Planning Requests
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Monique Johnson)

15. Post H-GAC FIFA World Cup Scenario Planning Study Update (p. 122)
    A presentation will be provided by Arcadis on the H-GAC FIFA World Cup Scenario Planning study
    (Contact: Mr. Koushik Arunanchalam)

Upcoming Meetings

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.