1. Certification of quorum – Quorum requirement is 14 members (Chairman Kenneth Clark) 2. Introductions
Public Comments on Agenda Items Persons wishing to provide public comment on TPC agenda items are requested to limit their comment to 3 minutes.
Appointment of 2020 TPC Nominating Committee (Chairman Kenneth Clark) The TPC Chairman will appoint at least 3 members to serve on the 2020 TPC Nominating Committee.
Recommendation to Appoint a Member to a Vacant at-Large Position on the Technical Advisory Committee (Nominating Committee Chair Joe Zimmerman) The Nominating Committee Chair will seek approval from the TPC to replace one vacant at-large position on the TAC.
Amendments to the 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review and request TPC approval of proposed changes to the TIP and RTP.
Approval of Resolution finding METRONext consistent with the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC) Staff will review and request TPC approval of resolution.
Administrative Amendments to the TIP and RTP (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review any approved administrative amendments to the TIP or RTP as information to the Policy Council.
Briefing on Future Amendments to the TIP and RTP (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review requested TPC amendments to the TIP and RTP Update for future action.
2018 State of Safety Report (Mr. Stephan Gage, H-GAC) Staff will provide an update on the 2018 State of Safety in the region.
Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project (Mr. Ric Campo, Port of Houston Authority) Mr. Campo will provide an update on the possible widening and deepening of the Houston Ship Channel.
Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project (Ms. Phyllis Saathoff, Port Freeport) Ms. Saathoff will provide an update on the possible widening and deepening of the Harbor Channel.
Texas Department of Transportation Freight Initiatives (Ms. Caroline Mays, TxDOT) Ms. Mays will provide information on the TxDOT Freight Initiatives.
15. Ports Area Mobility Study (Mr. Patrick Mandapaka, H-GAC) Staff will provide information on the Ports Area Mobility study. 16. Federal Functional Classification System (FFCS) Update (Vishu Lingala, H-GACC) Staff will provide an update on the FFCS.
Report on Transportation Planning Activities A. H-GAC Planning Activities Report B. H-GAC Board of Directors Report
18. Announcements Local Project Sponsor Workshop – October 1, 2019, 1:30 p.m., Room B TAC Meeting – October 16, 2019, 9:30 a.m., Room B Next TPC Meeting – October 25, 2019, 9:30 a.m., Room B 19. Adjournment
Sep 27, 2019 Transportation Policy Council
1. Certification of quorum – Quorum requirement is 14 members (Chairman Kenneth Clark) 2. Introductions
Public Comments on Agenda Items Persons wishing to provide public comment on TPC agenda items are requested to limit their comment to 3 minutes.
Appointment of 2020 TPC Nominating Committee (Chairman Kenneth Clark) The TPC Chairman will appoint at least 3 members to serve on the 2020 TPC Nominating Committee.
Recommendation to Appoint a Member to a Vacant at-Large Position on the Technical Advisory Committee (Nominating Committee Chair Joe Zimmerman) The Nominating Committee Chair will seek approval from the TPC to replace one vacant at-large position on the TAC.
Amendments to the 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review and request TPC approval of proposed changes to the TIP and RTP.
Approval of Resolution finding METRONext consistent with the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (Mr. Alan Clark, H-GAC) Staff will review and request TPC approval of resolution.
Administrative Amendments to the TIP and RTP (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review any approved administrative amendments to the TIP or RTP as information to the Policy Council.
Briefing on Future Amendments to the TIP and RTP (Mr. Jim Dickinson, H-GAC) Staff will review requested TPC amendments to the TIP and RTP Update for future action.
2018 State of Safety Report (Mr. Stephan Gage, H-GAC) Staff will provide an update on the 2018 State of Safety in the region.
Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project (Mr. Ric Campo, Port of Houston Authority) Mr. Campo will provide an update on the possible widening and deepening of the Houston Ship Channel.
Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project (Ms. Phyllis Saathoff, Port Freeport) Ms. Saathoff will provide an update on the possible widening and deepening of the Harbor Channel.
Texas Department of Transportation Freight Initiatives (Ms. Caroline Mays, TxDOT) Ms. Mays will provide information on the TxDOT Freight Initiatives.
15. Ports Area Mobility Study (Mr. Patrick Mandapaka, H-GAC) Staff will provide information on the Ports Area Mobility study. 16. Federal Functional Classification System (FFCS) Update (Vishu Lingala, H-GACC) Staff will provide an update on the FFCS.
Report on Transportation Planning Activities A. H-GAC Planning Activities Report B. H-GAC Board of Directors Report
18. Announcements Local Project Sponsor Workshop – October 1, 2019, 1:30 p.m., Room B TAC Meeting – October 16, 2019, 9:30 a.m., Room B Next TPC Meeting – October 25, 2019, 9:30 a.m., Room B 19. Adjournment