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Meeting Information

Date and Time

Friday, July 24, 2026
9:30 AM

Location

H-GAC - Second Floor, Conference Room B
3555 Timmons Lane
Houston, TX 77027

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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 (pg. 4)

    2. Transportation Policy Council Retreat

    3. H-GAC Board Update (pg. 17)

  6. Consent Agenda

    1. June 26, 2026, Meeting Minutes Summary (pg. 18)

Action Items

  1. Resolution of Commendation for Outgoing TPC Advisory Member (pg. 28)
    Staff will recognize Mr. Chuck Wemple for his service to the Transportation Policy Council.
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Allie Isbell)

  2. Public Participation Plan (PPP) (pg. 29)
    Staff will request TPC approval of the draft Public Participation Plan, the guide for the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s public involvement process and document amendment procedures.
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Caroline Bailey)

  3. Commute Solutions Month (pg. 32)
    Staff will request TPC approval to recognize September as Commute Solutions Month.
    (Staff Contact: Ms. Robyn Egbert)

Discussion Item

  1. 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Year-End Amendments (pg. 34)
    Staff will present the 2026-2027 UPWP Year End Amendments.
    (Staff Contact: Dr. Neely Kim)

Informational Items

  1. Draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Update (pg. 38)
    TxDOT Staff will present an update on the draft FY 2027 Unified Transportation Plan (UTP).
    (Contact: Mr. Varuna Singh, P.E.)

  2. Legislative Policy Priorities Ad Hoc Committee (pg. 39)
    Chair Beckendorff will appoint members of the Legislative Policy Priorities Ad Hoc Committee.
    (Contact: Chair Justin Beckendorff)

Upcoming Meetings

Event Date Time Location
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting August 19 9:30 a.m. In Person
Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee Meeting August 19 10:00 a.m. Virtual
Transportation Safety Committee Meeting August 25 1:30 p.m. Virtual
Greater Houston Freight Committee Meeting August 27 1:30 p.m. Hybrid
Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization Meeting August 27 2:00 p.m. Hybrid
Transportation Policy Council Meeting August 28 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.

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