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JOHNSON CITY MTPO Executive Board / Executive Staff AGENDA Thursday November 3, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. 137 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN Johnson City Transit Center, 1 st Floor Training Room Call to Order 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Review and Recommend approval of Amendment to the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to add information on livability and climate change Resolution 2011-07 (Vote Required) 3. Self Certification Resolution Resolution 2011-08 (Vote Required) 4. Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for rail road crossing safety improvements at 2 nd Avenue in Jonesborough Resolution 2011-09 (Vote Required) 5. Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for additional capital funds awarded to JCT under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 program for Fiscal Year 2011 Resolution 2011-10 (Vote Required) 6. Recommend / Reaffirm priority list of major road projects for TDOT’s work program Resolution 2011-11 (Vote Required) 7. Update from Transportation Planning Coordinator 8. Status update on 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan 9. Other Business / Citizens Concerns 10. Adjourn

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JOHNSON CITY MTPO Executive Board / Executive Staff

AGENDA Thursday November 3, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. 137 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN

Johnson City Transit Center, 1st Floor Training Room

Call to Order

1. Approval of Minutes

2. Review and Recommend approval of Amendment to the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to add information on livability and climate change

• Resolution 2011-07 (Vote Required)

3. Self Certification Resolution • Resolution 2011-08 (Vote Required)

4. Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for rail road crossing safety

improvements at 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough • Resolution 2011-09 (Vote Required)

5. Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for additional capital funds awarded

to JCT under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 program for Fiscal Year 2011 • Resolution 2011-10 (Vote Required)

6. Recommend / Reaffirm priority list of major road projects for TDOT’s work program

• Resolution 2011-11 (Vote Required)

7. Update from Transportation Planning Coordinator

8. Status update on 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan

9. Other Business / Citizens Concerns

10. Adjourn

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ITEM 1 Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2011 Executive Board & Staff Meeting.

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Johnson City Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board and Executive Staff Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

Johnson City Transit Center, 1st Floor Training Room 137 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN

June 8, 2011 Executive Board Present Alan Bridwell, for the Honorable Mayor Eldridge Washington County Deborah Fleming, for Governor Bill Haslam State of Tennessee M. Dennis Peterson, for the Honorable Mayor Banyas City of Johnson City Fred Edens, for the Honorable Mayor Alexander City of Elizabethton Executive Board Not Present Kelly Wolfe Honorable Mayor Town of Jonesborough Johnny Lynch, Honorable Mayor Town of Unicoi Leon Humphrey, the Honorable Mayor Carter County Executive Staff Present Glenn Rosenoff, Local Planning Office Fred Edens, City of Elizabethton Eldonna Janutolo, Johnson City Transit Pete Peterson, City of Johnson City Executive Staff Not Present John Deakins, Jr., Washington County Highway Superintendent Jack Perkins, Carter County Highway Department Superintendent Larry Ray, Unicoi Town Recorder Others Attending Glenn Berry, Johnson City MTPO Jeff Rawles, Johnson City MTPO Mary Butler, Johnson City MTPO Randy Dodson, Mattern & Craig Engineering Jessica Coomer, JC Planning Jane Fillers, Johnson City Transit Steve Neilson, City of Johnson City- Planning Department Mike Potter, City of Elizabethton Anthony Todd, City of Johnson City- Traffic Engineering Manager Jon Hartman, Elizabethton Planning

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Summary of Motions Passed:

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2010.

• Approved amendment adopting the changes to the Johnson City MTPO Public

Participation Plan, Transit Section (Resolution 2011-01).

• Approved Self Certification Resolution for the TIP (Resolution 2011-02).

• Approved amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for Interchanges on I-26 at Exits 13, 17, and 24 for additional funding (Resolution 2011-03).

• Approved amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for additional Section 5316 Job

Access Funding and Section 5317 New Freedom Funding for Transit (Resolution 2011-04).

• Approved amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for Elizabethton Signal Project

(Resolution 2011-05).

• Approved amendment for FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (Resolution 2011-06).

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Meeting Minutes:

Agenda Item 1: Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mr. Peterson. A sign-in sheet was passed to each member. Agenda Item 2: The minutes from the November 18, 2010 were reviewed. Mr. Bridwell made a motion for the board to approve the document. Ms. Janutolo seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 3: Mr. Berry stated that an Executive Board vote was required to amend the Public Participation Plan (PPP). The Johnson City Transit System and Johnson City MTPO are recommending changes to the Public Participation Plan that further enhances public information regarding fare changes to the Johnson City Transit System. Ms. Fleming made a motion for the board to approve. Mr. Bridwell seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 4: Mr. Berry stated that an Executive Board vote was required to approve and endorse the Self Certification Resolution for 2011-2014 TIP (Resolution 2010-13). The Johnson City MTPO is required by federal law to provide Self Certification that the Johnson City MTPO meets requirements of U.S. Code 23 of the Federal Regulations 450.334. Mr. Ornduff made a motion for the board to approve. Ms. Fleming seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 5: Mr. Berry explained that recently the Tennessee Department of Transportation completed interchange modification studies at three locations Interstate 26 at the request of the Johnson City MTPO. The interchange modification studies are now complete for these three interchanges and are ready for implementation to begin. Mr. Berry outlined the following interchanges: 1. Exit 13 (I-26 at SR 75 in Gray) - $800,000, Right of Way (ROW), 2. Exit 17 (I-26 at SR 354 in Boones Creek) - $1,000,000 Preliminary Engineering (PE), 3. Exit 24 (I-26 at SR 67 locally known as University Parkway) $100,000 Preliminary Engineering (PE). Mr. Berry explained Exit 13, PE, often referred to as the design phase, has already been funded for this location and the project is moving forward slightly faster than the other two interchanges. Additional funds have been identified for the ROW Phase of this project in the amount of $800,000 at this location. The improvements will include bridge deck widening and reworking of the ramp system. Mr. Berry explained Exit 17 is now ready for the PE phase to begin and is funded at $1,000,000. This will be a redesign of the interchange. Mr. Berry explained Exit 24 is also ready for the PE phase to begin. This project will be smaller in scale than the other two interchanges listed and will be focused on improving traffic congestion on the ramp system. The PE phase funding amount is $100,000. Ms. Fleming made a motion for the board to approve. Mr. Bridwell seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 6: Ms. Janutolo explained that additional Section 5316 Job Access and 5317 New Freedom funding for the Johnson City Transit System from FTA and the Multimodal

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Transportation Resources Division of TDOT had been acquired. Ms. Janutolo explained the item was presented to the Johnson City Commission and received their approval at the May 5, 2011 meeting of the Johnson City Commission. Mr. Bridwell made a motion for the board to approve. Ms. Janutolo seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 7: Mr. Berry explained that the City of Elizabethton is requesting to amend the FY 2011-2014 TIP to include a ROW phase for Project 2008-03, for Traffic Signals and additional funding for geometric changes / improvements at one of the signal locations (SR 67 at Williams Avenue) to include a turning lane. Mr. Berry explained after review by the City of Elizabethton they are requesting a ROW phase be added in the TIP to include geometric changes at the intersection of SR 67 (Elk Avenue) at Williams Avenue. The geometric changes would include the addition of a turning lane to be included. At present it is not anticipated additional property will have to be purchased for ROW; however, this is unknown until property research is completed and final design plans are finished. The estimated cost for this work was provided by Mattern & Craig Engineering Firm and is as follows. Mr. Edens made a motion for the board to approve. Mr. Bridwell seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 8: Mr. Rawles stated that an Executive Board vote was required to adopt the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Mr. Rawles explained that the UPWP runs from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. The Unified Planning Work Program outlines task along with funding amounts, to be conducted in this time period. It also covers all JC MTPO administrative and planning activities for day to day operations. Mr. Rawles further explained that the UPWP is reviewed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, and Federal Highway Administration. After the review is completed the Johnson City MTPO will receive comments from the aforementioned agencies and address all comments. The MTPO is recommending approval of the 2012 UPWP contingent upon favorable resolution of any and all comments so long as there are not any major corrections to the document. Mr. Peterson made a motion for the board to approve. Mr. Bridwell seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Agenda Item 9: Mr. Berry gave an update/presentation on transportation projects for the MTPO region. The presentation covered completed projects and projects that were in development. The presentation was for informational purposes only and no action by the Executive Board was required. Agenda Item 10: Other Business/Citizens concerns. There was no other business or concerns. Agenda Item 11: Mr. Peterson made closing statements, and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m.

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ITEM 2 Resolution 2011 – 07- Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) The Johnson City MTPO has been requested by FHWA and FTA to add additional information in the FY 2012 UPWP on sustainability and climate change. This item requires approval from the MTPO Executive Board by vote and accompanying resolution.

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environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The Johnson City MTPO maintains an active Title VI program which includes public outreach. These activities are coordinated for residents within the MTPO area. These activities include public access television spots, informational links on websites, and articles in local newspapers. In addition posters describing Title VI legislation have been posted at key locations within the MTPO area, in both Spanish and English. The Johnson City MTPO website located at http://www.jcmpo.org contains web links to the Title VI and Civil Rights information sites. Johnson City staff attends Title VI training when available and participate in Title VI conference calls with TDOT. All projects using federal highway trust funds for the MTPO comply with Title VI, Environmental Justice and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Johnson City MTPO and Johnson City Transit staff attended training on TDOT’s Environmental Justice Screening tool during 2007. MTPO staff also took online Title VI training through TDOT’s Civil Rights Office in 2008. The MTPO Coordinator attended Civil Rights Training in September of 2010 at the TDOT Region I Office, located in Knoxville. In April of 2011 the Title VI Coordinator for the MTPO attended Civil Rights Training in Knoxville. There have been no Civil Rights Compliance Reviews of the Johnson City Transit System during the last three years. A Triennial Review was conducted by the FTA Region IV Office for the JCT during September 2008 that included a comprehensive evaluation of the system’s compliance with FTA and USDOT initiatives and emphasis areas. There were no findings. The next Triennial Review is scheduled for July 2011. SAFETEA-LU Planning Factors and Federal Initiatives: Each task within the UPWP considers one or more of the following SAFETEA-LU Planning Factors (SAFETEA-LU Factors are noted in each task):

SAFETEA-LU emphasizes eight broad focal points: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global

competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; The Johnson City MTPO will coordinate transportation projects with local governments and agencies to improve the MTPO region’s global competitiveness. To attain this goal the MTPO has developed partnerships with economic development boards in the MTPO region and work cooperatively coordinate transportation projects with economic development projects..

2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; The Johnson City MTPO will encourage projects that include enhanced safety features for transportation in the region. The safety measures that are encouraged are traffic pre-emption devices for emergency vehicles, improved safety for transit infrastructure, coordination with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on intersection safety audits, and collect and disseminate safety concerns from the general public to the appropriate agency. This involves working with local law enforcement agencies, local Emergency Management agencies, and other public safety agencies.

3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized

users; for highway security, ITS monitoring systems (cameras) are planned to be deployed at key highways and intersections to aid in transportation security. Additionally the Johnson City MTPO is part Johnson City Transit Safety / Security Advisory Committee.

4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; The Johnson City

MTPO will work with all local governments in the region to maintain and update the long

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range transportation plan. The MTPO has successfully worked with Norfolk Southern Railroad in reviewing opportunities for rail freight access along NS’s main line in Johnson City. Additionally, the MTPO also works with the local short line railroad to enhance freight access to the Class 1 railroads (NS & CSX) when possible.

5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; JC MTPO works closely with Johnson City Transit (JCT) in promoting transit service enhancing energy consumption. The MTPO assists with coordination efforts between the rural services provided by NET TRANS and the Johnson City Transit system where possible. As part of the long range transportation plan process the MTPO coordinates with local governments to mitigate potentially environmentally sensitive areas.

6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system across and between modes, for people and freight; The Johnson City MTPO continues to coordinate activities with the Kingsport and Bristol MPOs through regional meetings and promoting regional transportation projects. One recent example of this coordination is the support of a major transportation improvement project, SR 75 Improvements, in the Kingsport MPO that benefits our entire region and provides better access to the Tri-Cities Airport and the main campus of Northeast State Community College with an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The SR 75 project has been approved and is under construction, with the major bridge project along the route completed in spring 2011. The JC MTPO will continue to coordinate planning activities with the Kingsport and Bristol MPOs.

7. Promote efficient system management and operation; The Johnson City MTPO assists is

local jurisdictions in planning for life cycle replacement of equipment, advise on maintenance and operations beyond simple resurfacing projects and other “routine” activities. The Johnson City MTPO has attended the Planning for Operations workshop hosted by FHWA and TDOT. After attending this meeting the MTPO will continue to promote and coordinate improved planning for “maintenance and operations” activities with FHWA, FTA and TDOT. The Johnson City MTPO is responsible for coordination of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. Much progress has been made in this area with two ITS projects in the region that allow local jurisdictions to “manage and operate” the highway system in a more efficient manner. The projects are the Johnson City ITS (formerly IVHS) Project and the Elizabethton Signal Synchronization Project along SR Elk and Broad street.

8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. In all plans and

projects the Johnson City MTPO will examine the existing transportation system before making recommendations for improvements. This analysis involves coordination with all levels of government as well as the general public through comments received by the MTPO.

In addition to the SAFETEA-LU planning factors the following Federal initiatives of Livability and Climate Change were reviewed, considered, and included in the development of the UPWP and shown in Figure 3.

A. Address Climate change mitigation and adaptation in the planning process The Johnson City MTPO will review educational materials, planning initiatives and FHWA guidance on integrating climate change and livability concepts into the Long Range

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Transportation Planning Process with the goal of incorporating these concepts to implemented projects.

B. The MTPO will integrate the livability principles of more transportation choices, equitable, affordable housing, enhanced economic competitiveness, support for existing communities, coordinated polices, leveraging investments, and valuing communities and neighborhoods into the transportation planning process. An example of the MTPO implementing this concept is the “Rails to Trails” Master Plan for converting the abandoned East Tennessee Railway line from Johnson City to the east end of Elizabethton to a trail. The city of Johnson City acquired the property through the rails to trails program and followed all federal laws in the acquisition. To assist the member jurisdictions the MTPO is funding the development of a Master Plan for trail development that will enhance alternative transportation (i.e. walking and bicycling), has the potential to link to other existing transportation systems (i.e. State of Franklin Multi Use Trail: Phase II – Johnson City, The Elizabethton Linear Path, and the Johnson City Transit System), and potentially reducing pollution from automotive traffic.

Task A1.

Task A2.

Task B. Task C. Task D. Task E.

Economic Vitality

X X X X X X

System Safety

X X X X X X

System Security X X X X X X

Accessibility & Mobility

X X X X X X

Enhance Environment

X X X X X X

Integration & Connectivity

X X X X X X

System Mgmt. & Operations

X X X X X X

System Preservation

X X X X X X

Climate Change X X X X X X

Livability X X X X X X

Figure 3: Planning Factor Matrix

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RESOLUTION 2011-07

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO AMEND THE FY 2012 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) TO

INCORPORATE LANGUAGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Whereas, a comprehensive cooperative and continuing transportation planning process is to be carried out in the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Area; and Whereas, under Federal Planning Guidelines MPO’s are required to submit a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that identifies the transportation planning projects and planning activities to be undertaken by local, regional, and or state agencies for the Johnson City MTPO Area for Fiscal Year 2012; and Whereas, the various state, local and regional agencies involved with transportation planning for the Johnson City MTPO Area have cooperatively developed a Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2012; and Whereas, it is the function of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization to develop and adopt an annual transportation planning work program for the Johnson City MTPO Area; and Whereas, additional language for sustainability and climate change must be added to the FY 2012 UPWP; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board does hereby approve the amendment to the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

MTPO Executive Board, Chairman Date

MTPO Executive Staff, Chairman Date

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ITEM 3 Resolution 2011-08 Consider a resolution reaffirming the “Self Certifications and Federal Certifications” for the Johnson City MTPO that must accompany amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The Johnson City MTPO is required to comply with federal law to “Self Certify” they are following all regulations as identified in U.S. CFR 23 Section 450.334 and an approved certification must be sent with the entire proposed TIP or when it is amended. This item requires approval from the MTPO Executive Board by vote and accompanying resolution.

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RESOLUTION 2011-08

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPLITAN TRANSPORTAITON PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MTPO) to Re-Affirm the

“Self Certifications and Federal Certifications”

WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Johnson City MTPO is required to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and WHEREAS, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) documents a cooperatively developed program of projects scheduled for implementation during the projected four-year period; and WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO has adopted a Long Range Transportation Plan which serves as a guide for the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO follows the rules, regulations, and requirements of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users of 2005 commonly referred to as SAFETEA-LU; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in SAFETEA-LU, the Johnson City MTPO Executive Board hereby determines the use of various Federal Highway Administration funds, including Surface Transportation Program, Bridge Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, STP Enhancement, National Highway System, Highway Safety Improvement Program, Interstate Maintenance, Federal Transit Administration Capital Operating and Planning, and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly referred to as Economic Stimulus funds for the Johnson City MTPO Area projects, as listed in the TIP; and WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO does hereby certify that the requirements of U.S. Code 23 of the Federal Regulations 450.334 are met. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Board and Executive Staff of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization do hereby approve and endorse the following certifications, as set forth in U.S. 23CFR Section 450.334, as to be submitted with the Johnson City MTPO Area FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program as amended.

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SELF CERTIFICATIONS AND FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS 23CFR 450.334

(1) 23 USC 134, 49 USC 5303 (Highway and Transit) (2) In non-attainment and maintenance areas, section 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean

Air Act, as amended 942 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) and 40 CFR part 93

(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 200d-1) and 49 CFR part 21 (4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, and national

origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity (5) Section 1101 (b) of the SAFETEA-LU (Pub. L. 109-59) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the

involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects (6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity

program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts (7) Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 1201 ET. Seq.) and 49

CFR parts 27, 37 and 38 (8) The older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the

basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance (9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on

gender (10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 749) and 49 CFR part 27

regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities

Chairperson Date MTPO Executive Board

Chairperson Date MTPO Executive Staff

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ITEM 4 Resolution 2011-09 Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for rail road crossing safety improvements at 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough. This item requires approval from the MTPO Executive Board by vote and accompanying resolution.

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Draft Amended 11/3/2011

Johnson City MTPO PAGE A-10

TIP # 2011-30 TDOT PIN# PRIORITY High LEAD AGENCY TDOT

COUNTY/CITY LENGTH N/A LRTP#Consistant with plan Attainment

PROJECT NAME $250,000

TERMINI OR INTERSECTION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

FISCAL YEARTYPE OF

WORK FUNDING TYPE TOTAL FUNDS FED FUNDS STATE FUNDSLOCAL FUNDS

2012 CN STP-Local $250,000 $250,000

AMENDMENT # ADJUSTMENT # REMARKS

Location Map

Washington / Jonesborough CONFORMITY

2nd Avenue Railroad Crossing Safety Project

TOTAL PROJECT COST

Intersection of 2nd avenue with Norfolk Southern railroad

Install/upgrade railroad safety equipment including signals and gates.

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Tables reflect Year of Expenditure Dollars and a 2.5% inflation rate was used.

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $229,000.00 $229,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $10,072,519.00 $10,072,519.00 $0.00IM $405,000.00 $405,000.00 $0.00NHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00STP (State) $81,778,618.00 $81,778,618.00 $0.00STP (Local) $8,699,066.00 $7,356,600.00 $1,342,466.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,507,661.00 $13,507,661.00 $0.00ENH $2,437,760.00 $2,437,760.00 $0.00IVHS $3,446,843.00 $3,446,843.00 $0.00NHCB $320,000.00 $320,000.00 $0.00Local (100%) $2,541,547.00 $2,541,547.00 $0.00

Total $125,036,014.00 $123,693,548.00 $1,342,466.00

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $1,930,000.00 $1,930,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $2,497,808.00 $1,110,000.00 $1,387,808.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,642,738.00 $13,642,738.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $664,000.00 $664,000.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $253,000.00 $253,000.00 $0.00

Total $20,615,546.00 $19,227,738.00 $1,387,808.00

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2012

JOHNSON CITY MTPO 2011 - 2014 TIP HIGHWAY FUNDING SUMMARY

A one percent inflaction rate was used for Operations & Maintenance.

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2011

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

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BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $2,543,150.00 $1,650,000.00 $893,150.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,779,166.00 $13,779,166.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $664,000.00 $664,000.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $213,000.00 $213,000.00 $0.00

Total $18,857,316.00 $17,964,166.00 $893,150.00

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $2,048,492.00 $100,000.00 $1,948,492.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,916,957.00 $13,916,957.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $0.00 $0.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $47,000.00 $47,000.00 $0.00

Total $17,660,449.00 $15,711,957.00 $1,948,492.00

Total Funds Programmed UnprogrammedAvailable Expenditures Balance

$182,169,325.00 $180,220,833.00 $1,948,492.00

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2013

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

Grand Total

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2014

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

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Tables reflect Year of Expenditure Dollars and a 2.5% inflation rate was used.

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $229,000.00 $229,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $10,072,519.00 $10,072,519.00 $0.00IM $405,000.00 $405,000.00 $0.00NHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00STP (State) $81,778,618.00 $81,778,618.00 $0.00STP (Local) $8,699,066.00 $7,356,600.00 $1,342,466.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,507,661.00 $13,507,661.00 $0.00ENH $2,437,760.00 $2,437,760.00 $0.00IVHS $3,446,843.00 $3,446,843.00 $0.00NHCB $320,000.00 $320,000.00 $0.00Local (100%) $2,541,547.00 $2,541,547.00 $0.00

Total $125,036,014.00 $123,693,548.00 $1,342,466.00

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $1,930,000.00 $1,930,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $2,497,808.00 $1,360,000.00 $1,137,808.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,642,738.00 $13,642,738.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $664,000.00 $664,000.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $253,000.00 $253,000.00 $0.00

Total $20,615,546.00 $19,477,738.00 $1,137,808.00

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2012

JOHNSON CITY MTPO 2011 - 2014 TIP HIGHWAY FUNDING SUMMARY

A one percent inflaction rate was used for Operations & Maintenance.

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2011

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BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $2,293,150.00 $1,650,000.00 $643,150.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,779,166.00 $13,779,166.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $664,000.00 $664,000.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $213,000.00 $213,000.00 $0.00

Total $18,607,316.00 $17,964,166.00 $643,150.00

BRR-L $88,000.00 $88,000.00 $0.00BRR-S $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00BRBD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00HPP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00IM $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00NHS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00STP (State) $310,000.00 $310,000.00 $0.00STP (Local) $1,798,492.00 $100,000.00 $1,698,492.00HSIP $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00SRTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Operations & Maintenance $13,916,957.00 $13,916,957.00 $0.00IVHS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00ENH $0.00 $0.00 $0.00NHCB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local (100%) $47,000.00 $47,000.00 $0.00

Total $17,410,449.00 $15,711,957.00 $1,698,492.00

Total Funds Programmed UnprogrammedAvailable Expenditures Balance

$181,669,325.00 $179,970,833.00 $1,698,492.00Grand Total

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2014

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

HIGHWAY TOTALS FOR FY-2013

Funding Source Total Funds Available

Programmed Expenditures Unprogrammed Balance

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JC MTPO 2011 - 2014 TIP STP LOCAL SUMMARY

2011Carryover Balance $7,543,724.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $8,699,066.00

Projects - $7,356,600.00Remaining 2011 = $1,342,466.00

2012Carryover Balance $1,342,466.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $2,497,808.00

Projects - $1,110,000.00Remaining 2012 = $1,387,808.00

2013Carryover Balance $1,387,808.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $2,543,150.00

Projects - $1,650,000.00Remaining 2013 = $893,150.00

2014Carryover Balance $893,150.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $2,048,492.00

Projects - $100,000.00Remaining 2014 = $1,948,492.00

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JC MTPO 2011 - 2014 TIP STP LOCAL SUMMARY

2011Carryover Balance $7,543,724.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $8,699,066.00

Projects - $7,356,600.00Remaining 2011 = $1,342,466.00

2012Carryover Balance $1,342,466.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $2,497,808.00

Projects - $1,360,000.00Remaining 2012 = $1,137,808.00

2013Carryover Balance $1,137,808.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $2,293,150.00

Projects - $1,650,000.00Remaining 2013 = $643,150.00

2014Carryover Balance $643,150.00

Allocation + $1,155,342.00Total Funds Available = $1,798,492.00

Projects - $100,000.00Remaining 2014 = $1,698,492.00

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RESOLUTION 2011-09

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPLITAN TRANSPORTAITON PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MTPO) TO AMEND

THE 2011-2014 TRANSPORTAITON IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY ADDING LOCAL STP PROJECT FOR RAIL ROAD CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT 2ND AVENUE IN JONESBOROUGH

Whereas, Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) is responsible for programming of funds for Transportation Purposes; and Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Johnson City MTPO to program these funds for transportation projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and Whereas, safety improvements to the rail road crossing must be preformed due to the future extension of a bike/pedestrian trial, using enhancement funds ; and Whereas, the Johnson City MTPO FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program must be amended to show the addition of a new project for rail road crossing safety improvements at 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved the Executive Board of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization does amend the 2011 – 2014 Transportation Improvement Program to show the addition of rail road crossing safety improvements at 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough.

MTPO Executive Board, Chairperson Date

MTPO Executive Staff, Chairperson Date

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ITEM 5 RESOLUTION 2011-10- Consider approval of Amendment to the FY 2011-2014 TIP for additional capital funds awarded to JCT under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 program for Fiscal Year 2011 This item requires approval from the MTPO Executive Board by vote and accompanying resolution.

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TDOT PIN # PRIORITY LEAD AGENCY

TIP # 2011-22 Johnson City Transit

LENGTH LRTP # CONFORMITY STAT.

COUNTY/CITY Washington/Johnson City N/ACONSISTENT W/PLAN

ROUTE/PROJECT NAME Capital Expenses $1,412,500 Submitted TIP

TERMINI OR INTERSECTION N/A

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Preventive maintenance and capital projects

Fiscal YearFUNDING

TYPETOTAL FUNDS

FED FUNDS

STATE FUNDS

LOCAL FUNDS

2011 5307 $400,000 $320,000 $40,000 $40,0002012 5307 $325,000 $260,000 $32,500 $32,5002013 5307 $343,750 $275,000 $34,375 $34,3752014 5307 $343,750 $275,000 $34,375 $34,375

AMENDMENT # ADJUSTMENT # 6 (6/30/11) REMARKS

Attainment

Total Project Cost

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TDOT PIN # PRIORITY LEAD AGENCY

TIP # 2011-22 Johnson City Transit

LENGTH LRTP # CONFORMITY STAT.

COUNTY/CITY Washington/Johnson City N/ACONSISTENT W/PLAN

ROUTE/PROJECT NAME Capital Expenses $1,481,212 Submitted TIP

TERMINI OR INTERSECTION N/A

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Preventive maintenance and capital projects

Fiscal YearFUNDING

TYPETOTAL FUNDS

FED FUNDS

STATE FUNDS

LOCAL FUNDS

2011 5307 $468,712 $374,970 $46,871 $46,8712012 5307 $325,000 $260,000 $32,500 $32,5002013 5307 $343,750 $275,000 $34,375 $34,3752014 5307 $343,750 $275,000 $34,375 $34,375

AMENDMENT # 2 (11/3/11) ADJUSTMENT # 6 (6/30/11) REMARKS

Attainment

Total Project Cost

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Federal State Local Total Federal State Local TotalAnticipated Revenue 1,919,949$ 663,665$ 889,251$ 3,472,865$ 2,006,000$ 665,000$ 897,000$ 3,568,000$

Operating Expenses 1,096,699$ 462,790$ 688,376$ 2,247,865$ 1,160,000$ 463,000$ 695,000$ 2,318,000$

Paratransit Vehicles/ Buses/ Technology 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$ $0 $0 $0 $0

Transfer Area $0 $0 $0 $0 220,000$ 27,500$ 27,500$ 275,000$

Capital Expenses 320,000$ 40,000$ 40,000$ 400,000$ 260,000$ 32,500$ 32,500$ 325,000$

Job Access Program 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 300,000$ 241,000$ 79,500$ 79,500$ 400,000$

New Freedom Program 125,000$ 62,500$ 62,500$ 250,000$ 125,000$ 62,500$ 62,500$ 250,000$

Total Project Needs 1,919,949$ 663,665$ 889,251$ 3,472,865$ 2,006,000$ 665,000$ 897,000$ 3,568,000$

Ending Balance

Federal State Local Total Federal State Local TotalAnticipated Revenue 2,146,250$ 679,250$ 936,250$ 3,761,750$ 2,058,250$ 692,250$ 977,250$ 3,727,750$

Operating Expenses 1,200,000$ 468,000$ 725,000$ 2,393,000$ 1,230,000$ 472,000$ 757,000$ 2,459,000$

Paratransit Vehicles/ Buses/ Technology 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$ 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$

Transfer Area $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Capital Expenses 275,000$ 34,375$ 34,375$ 343,750$ 275,000$ 34,375$ 34,375$ 343,750$

Job Access Program 175,000$ 87,500$ 87,500$ 350,000$ 175,000$ 87,500$ 87,500$ 350,000$

New Freedom Program 268,000$ 66,000$ 66,000$ 400,000$ 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 300,000$

Total Project Needs 2,146,250$ 679,250$ 936,250$ 3,761,750$ 2,058,250$ 692,250$ 977,250$ 3,727,750$

Ending Balance

Johnson City Transit Summary

FY 2011 FY 2012

FY 2013 FY 2014

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Federal State Local Total Federal State Local TotalAnticipated Revenue 1,974,919$ 670,536$ 896,122$ 3,541,577$ 2,006,000$ 665,000$ 897,000$ 3,568,000$

Operating Expenses 1,096,699$ 462,790$ 688,376$ 2,247,865$ 1,160,000$ 463,000$ 695,000$ 2,318,000$

Paratransit Vehicles/ Buses/ Technology 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$ $0 $0 $0 $0

Transfer Area $0 $0 $0 $0 220,000$ 27,500$ 27,500$ 275,000$

Capital Expenses 374,970$ 46,871$ 46,871$ 468,712$ 260,000$ 32,500$ 32,500$ 325,000$

Job Access Program 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 300,000$ 241,000$ 79,500$ 79,500$ 400,000$

New Freedom Program 125,000$ 62,500$ 62,500$ 250,000$ 125,000$ 62,500$ 62,500$ 250,000$

Total Project Needs 1,974,919$ 670,536$ 896,122$ 3,541,577$ 2,006,000$ 665,000$ 897,000$ 3,568,000$

Ending Balance

Federal State Local Total Federal State Local TotalAnticipated Revenue 2,146,250$ 679,250$ 936,250$ 3,761,750$ 2,058,250$ 692,250$ 977,250$ 3,727,750$

Operating Expenses 1,200,000$ 468,000$ 725,000$ 2,393,000$ 1,230,000$ 472,000$ 757,000$ 2,459,000$

Paratransit Vehicles/ Buses/ Technology 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$ 228,250$ 23,375$ 23,375$ 275,000$

Transfer Area $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Capital Expenses 275,000$ 34,375$ 34,375$ 343,750$ 275,000$ 34,375$ 34,375$ 343,750$

Job Access Program 175,000$ 87,500$ 87,500$ 350,000$ 175,000$ 87,500$ 87,500$ 350,000$

New Freedom Program 268,000$ 66,000$ 66,000$ 400,000$ 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 300,000$

Total Project Needs 2,146,250$ 679,250$ 936,250$ 3,761,750$ 2,058,250$ 692,250$ 977,250$ 3,727,750$

Ending Balance

Johnson City Transit Summary

FY 2011 FY 2012

FY 2013 FY 2014

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RESOLUTION 2011-10

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MTPO)

TO AMEND

THE JOHNSON CITY MTPO 2011-2014 TRANSPORTATON IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS ALLOWED BY FTA SECTION 5307 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011

Whereas, Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) is responsible for programming of funds for Transportation Purposes; and Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Johnson City MTPO to program these funds for transportation projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and Whereas, Johnson City Transit is updating the TIP to include additional capital funds awarded to JCT under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 program for Fiscal Year 2011; and Whereas, these additional FTA Section 5307 funds will be used for capital expenses, as identified in grant applications to FTA and the Multimodal Transportation Resources Division of the Tennessee Department of Transportation; and Now therefore, be it resolved that the Executive Board of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization does amend the 2011 – 2014 Transportation Improvement Program to allow the proposed use of additional Section 5307 funds for Johnson City Transit.

MTPO Executive Board, Chairperson Date

MTPO Executive Staff, Chairperson Date

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ITEM 6 1. RESOLUTION 2011-11- Recommend / Reaffirm priority list of major road projects for TDOT’s

work program This item requires approval from the MTPO Executive Board by vote and accompanying resolution.

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JOHNSON CITY MPOProject Termini/Description

Projects Under Consideration for the FY-13 Program

Washington I-26 Interchange Modification, SR-75 at I-26 (Exit 13) 0.4 Construction 1

Projects Under Consideration for the FY-14/FY-15 Program

Washington I-26 Interchange at SR-354 (Interchange Modification) 0.8 Construction 1

Washington I-26Interchange at SR-67 (US 321) ( Const Auxiliary lane, Widen EB I-26 Travel Lane,

etc.) 0.4 Construction 1

Carter SR-91 EXT From SR-67 (US-321) to SR-37 (US-19E) 5 Construction 2

Projects Totally FundedThese are not required to be ranked since they are funded.

Washington SR-36 From SR-354(Boone Avenue) to SR-75 4.1

Carter SR-362 SR-361(Gap Creek Road) to SR-67(US-321/Elk Avenue) 5.95

Please Note TDOT only funds the first Year of the 3-Year Work Programthis is "Pay as You Go"

Also the Johnson City MTPO submitted the three Interchange Modification Projectsas 1 group thus they are recommended to be ranked the same.

TDOT Projects for Recommendation to the 3 Year Work Program 2013-2015

County Route Length PHASE TO BE FUNDEDRecommended

Ranking

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RESOLUTION 2011-11

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MTPO)

Priority Project List to be submitted for TDOT’s work program

WHEREAS, each Metropolitan Planning Organization has been requested by Tennessee

Department of Transportation to develop a List of Priority Projects, and

WHEREAS, the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) works with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on developing its Transportation Improvement Program and Long Range Transportation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Priority Projects List is derived from the Long Range Transportation Plan

and Transportation Improvement Program; and

WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO is submitting a Priority Project List for the Johnson City MTPO area to TDOT; and

WHEREAS, the projects included in the list are vital to the transportation infrastructure

and economic development for the Johnson City MTPO area; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Board and Executive Staff of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization do hereby approve the Priority Project List to be submitted to TDOT.

Chairperson Date MTPO Executive Board

Chairperson Date MTPO Executive Staff

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ITEM 7 The MTPO Executive Secretary / Coordinator will give an update on several projects and answer any questions regarding the MTPO. This is for informational purposes only and does not require a vote or resolution.

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ITEM 8 A status update will be provided by RPM Transportation Consultants on the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan update. This is for informational purposes only and does not require a vote or resolution.