Meeting Information

Date and Time

Friday, February 27, 2026
9:30 AM

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. MPO Director Report and Orientation to Agenda

    1. Planning Activities Report

    2. H-GAC Board Update

    3. 2026 TPC Ethics Policy

  6. Consent Agenda
    Action Requested

    1. January 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes Summary

    2. 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments

    3. Federal Highway Administration Safety Performance Measures

Discussion Items

  1. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendments
    Staff will review proposed amendments to the UPWP
    (Staff Contact: Dr. Neely Kim)

  2. Chambers County Thoroughfare Plan
    Staff will share the Chambers County Thoroughfare Plan for discussion and eventual adoption by the Transportation Policy Council
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Caroline Bailey)

  3. Public Participation Plan (PPP) Update
    Staff will present the draft update to the Public Participation Plan, the guide for the Metropolitan Planning Organization's public involvement process, highlighting major changes from the previous version to the updated version
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Caroline Bailey)

  4. Future 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
    Staff will provide information regarding 2025-2028 TIP Amendments that will be brought for action at next month's TPC meeting
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Jim Dickinson)

Informational Items

  1. FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development
    Staff will present an update concerning development of the FY 2027-2030 TIP
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Stephen Keen)

  2. Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success (BASICS) Act
    Mr. Papsdorf will give an overview of the Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success (BASICS) Act (H.R. 7 437)
    (Staff Contact: Mr. Ron Papsdorf)

Announcements

Event Date Time Location
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting March 18 9:30 a.m. In Person
Regional Air Quality Planning Activity Committee (RAQPAC) March 26 1:30 p.m. Virtual
Transportation Policy Council Meeting March 27 9:30 a.m. In Person

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.