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Work Program Progress Report

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TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 1 The TPB approved its FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in March 2017, and amended it on March 23, 2018. The TPB Work Program Progress Report provides a short summary of each activity for the month of April. Please reference the 2018 UPWP for details concerning the approved budget and work description for each task. The following graphic identifies all the activities in the UPWP.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 2

Task 1 BUDGET Billed this month

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LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING $1,615,200 $78,499 70% 27

1. LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

1.1. Long-Range Transportation Plan

Staff worked on key activities for Visualize 2045, the 2018 quadrennial long-range plan update. Staff provided content for many of the key elements that will be included in the document. Staff coordinated activities for the development and documentation of the final plan document and website. The Financial Plan Subcommittee continued to meet on a regular basis via conference call. Text for the chapter on the financial plan was drafted. Staff worked on activities related to the constrained element of the plan.

Staff worked with a consultant on the design of the document.

Staff presented the updated Equity Emphasis Areas (EEA) using the TPB-approved methodology to the Tech committee on May 4 and asked for comments by May 18. Neither the Planning Directors committee nor the Tech committee submitted comments. Staff continued to develop the outline and results template for the Phase 2 Title VI/Environmental Justice analysis of the constrained-element of Visualize2045. Staff finalized COG’s Title VI Program after the COG Board adoption in May and submitted the document to the Federal Transit Administration ahead of the June deadline.

Based on the final regional legislation for dedicated Metro funding, a revised financial analysis and report documentation was prepared for the Visualize 2045 long-range plan.

Staff continued working on analyzing the results of a public opinion survey that was conducted for the plan.

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PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

$687,807 $35,432 82% 29

2. PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

2.1. Performance-Based Planning

The template Letter of Agreement for formal documentation of performance based planning and programming responsibilities was signed by DDOT and MDOT. Staff fielded questions from WMATA and several local jurisdictions.

A presentation and memo on the CMAQ traffic congestion and emissions reduction performance measures and draft targets was presented at the May TPB Technical Committee meeting and at the May TPB meeting. Staff continued consultation throughout the month with the state DOTs on the forecasting and target setting methodology used for these performance measures. In addition, staff continued coordination and consultation with state DOTs on the Pavement and Bridge performance targets and the travel time reliability measures. Staff updated drafts of the documentation on performance-based planning for the Visualize 2045 long range plan.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 3 2.2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The financial summary for the FY 2017-2022 TIP was reviewed and updated as TIP amendments were approved.

At its meeting on May 4, the TPB Steering Committee approved three amendments to the FY 2017-2022 TIP. The first amendment was to include funding for the Streetlights Private Public Partnership (P3) project, as requested by DDOT. The second amendment, requested by MDOT was to include funding for the MD 355 Bennet Creek Bridge Replacement project. The third amendment was requested by VDOT to include for the Route 7/George Washington Boulevard Overpass project, the Widen East Spring Street project, the Route 1 Widening project, the Route 7/Route 690 Interchange project, the Neabsco Mills Road Widening project, and a study of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project.

TPB staff processed administrative modifications for 19 projects as requested by DDOT, two projects requested by MDOT and one project requested by VDOT.


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MOBILE EMMISSIONS PLANNING $1,587,817 $110,684 82% 33

3. MOBILE EMMISSIONS PLANNING

3.1. Air Quality Conformity

On May 4, the TPB Technical Committee Meeting was briefed on the proposed changes to the scope of work for Visualize 2045 Air Quality Conformity (AQC) analysis (Item 11, Other Business). Specifically, two changes were proposed:

(1) The removal of the so-called Metrorail transit constraint procedure; and

(2) The addition of an AQC analysis year, 2021.

The Technical Committee was debriefed on the background of the proposed amendments and was advised for the amendments would be presented to the TPB on May 16 for its approval.

On May 16, staff asked the TPB to approve the proposed AQC work scope amendments mentioned above (Item 8). After some discussion, the Board approved the amendments to the Visualize 2045 Air Quality Conformity Scope of Work thus modifying the original work scope that was approved on January 17.

Staff forwarded May meeting agenda items relating to the Visualize 2045 AQC analysis to all relevant agencies and public advisory committees in accordance with standard consultation procedures.

DTP staff conducted MOVES sensitivity analysis tests to ensure that recently received MOVES modeling inputs produce reasonable results.

Modeling and evaluation work for the Visualize 2045 is currently ongoing.

Staff continued developing two separate sets of MOVES2014a input files for the Visualize 2045 conformity analysis for years 2019, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2045. While the first set will use the meteorological inputs used in the 1997 ozone attainment SIP, the second set will use the met inputs used in the 2008 ozone maintenance plan submitted recently.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 4 3.2. Mobile Emissions Analysis

On May 4, the TPB Technical Committee was briefed on COG’s “Fleets for the Future” initiative (Item 7), which provides state and local governments the opportunity to purchase alternative fuel vehicles through COG’s Cooperative Purchasing program. The Committee was also briefed on the City of Frederick’s recently adopted implementation plan for Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) charging infrastructure (Item 8).

On May 8, MWAQC-TAC was briefed on the most recently compiled air quality monitor readings for 2018 (Item 2). The committee was briefed on draft measures identified as part of the “What Can We Do” initiative, which is intended to explore possible measures with which to achieve the goal of “no unhealthy air days” in the Washington Region (Item 3). The committee was briefed on the draft MWAQC FY 2019 Work Program and budget (Item 4) which will be presented to MWAQC at its next meeting. Finally, the Committee was briefed on recent federal actions (Item 5), including the final 2015 Ozone NAAQS Designations. The Washington region is classified as “marginal” non-attainment area under the 2015 standard. DTP staff debriefed the committee on proposed Visualize 2045 conformity work scope amendments.

On May 23, MWAQC approved COG DEP’s FY 2019 work program and budget MDOT representatives noted that MDOT is covering MDE’s portion of the budget (Item 3). As in prior years, TPB’s FY 2019 UPWP will support DEP participation in Air Quality Conformity and Mobile Emissions Analysis activities.

DEP staff coordinated with the state air agencies to obtain inputs for two sets mobile emissions modeling runs for the 2021 analysis year representing the existing and proposed emissions budgets that will be evaluated as part of the Visualize 2045 AQC analysis.

DEP staff coordinated with DTP on cost/benefit calculation for replacing diesel trucks and buses with those powered by AFVs as part of the “What Can We Do” study.

In response to a specific request by NESCAUM / Electrify America, DTP staff met with DEP staff to determine the best way of moving forward to obtain the long-distance travel destination data for the residents of the region. This is one of several Greenhouse Gas/electric-vehicle planning activities that are being undertaken by COG’s DEP staff.


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PLANNING PROGRAMS $1,840,950 $135,492 86% 37

4. PLANNING PROGRAMS

4.1. Congestion Management Process

Staff participated in the nationwide NPMRDS Users Quarterly Webinar, held May 7, as well as an FHWA-sponsored Performance-Based Management and Operations webinar on May 9.

Work continued on developing the 2018 Congestion Management Process Technical Report.

Staff continued research and coordination on Congestion Management inputs to the Performance-Based Planning and Programming (PBPP) process.

Staff continued exploration of emerging data sources, especially the Probe Data Analytics Suite, to prepare for future analyses and applications.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 5 4.2. Systems Performance, Operations and Technology Planning

A survey of key agencies on the status of traffic signal timing and power back-up systems in the region continued.

Staff attended in the ITS America Smart Cities/Smart States Roundtable at the U.S. House of Representatives, held May 15.

Staff participated in the “2018 ITS Maryland Connected Vehicle 201 Training” workshop, held May 16 in Hanover, Maryland.

Staff attended the Maryland CHART Board of Directors meeting, held May 18 in Hanover, Maryland.

The May 22 COG Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Task Force “Capability and Best Practices” was organized and conducted, bringing together over 40 practitioners and subject matter experts to discuss opportunities for improving Traffic Incident Management in the National Capital Region.

Staff researched potential future SPOTS subcommittee discussion topics.

4.3. Transportation Emergency Preparedness Planning

The May 9 Regional Emergency Support Function #1 Transportation Emergency Preparedness Committee (R-ESF 1) meeting was organized and conducted. The committee charter was finalized and adopted by the committee, and the name of the committee officially changed to “Transportation Emergency Preparedness Committee”. The committee was also briefed on the COG Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Initiative.

Staff compiled information on WMATA training of first responders and the compiled information was shared with appropriate staff. Staff also communicated to the R-ESF 1 members on training opportunities and exercises for the month of May and June.

4.4. Transportation Safety Planning

Draft text for the safety element section of Visualize 2045 was finalized.

Staff researched potential future transportation safety subcommittee discussion topics.

Staff presented a draft proposal to use FY 2019 technical assistance funds for an analysis of regional highway safety outcomes to identify the factors that most contribute to the observed safety outcomes in the region as well as the types of projects, programs, strategies, and policies that have the greatest potential to improve these outcomes

4.5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

The May 15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee was organized and conducted. The subcommittee was briefed by a Maryland Transportation Authority representative on the proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities on the Harry Nice Bridge. Staff collaborated on a memorandum to the TPB Technical Committee summarizing the discussion.

The Subcommittee was also briefed on the 2019 update to the Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and viewed a demonstration of the new Commuter Connections bicycle routing application.

Staff briefed the TPB Technical Committee and the TPB on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Element of Visualize 2045 at their May meetings.

Continued work on the bicycle and pedestrian project database.

The May 31 Dockless Bikeshare professional development workshop was organized and held. The presentations and attendee list were posted to the web site. A dockless bikeshare mailing list was created, and a follow-up workshop was tentatively scheduled for Fall 2018.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 6 Staff attended the Maryland Pedestrian Bicycle Emphasis Area Team May 24 in Columbia, the Capital Trails Coalition Steering Committee meeting May 14, and the Maryland State Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Technical Advisory Group meeting May 17.

The May 30 Tour of the Wharf sponsored by the Freight and Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittees was organized and held.

4.6. Regional Public Transportation Planning

Staff planned for the annual forum for private providers of public transportation and for the subsequent RPTS meeting in June, identifying topics of interest and reaching out to possible presenters before finalizing the agendas. Staff also formulated plans for RPTS discussion of strategic actions for the region in support of the TPB Endorsed Initiatives.

Staff attended the monthly WMATA JCC meeting. Staff and consultants continued work on the TIGER Grant projects performance reports.

4.7. Freight Planning

The regularly scheduled May 3 TPB Freight Subcommittee meeting was organized and conducted. This meeting featured presentations by CSX and Maryland DOT-SHA.

The TPB Freight Subcommittee, together with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee organized a May 30 tour of “The Wharf” on the southwest DC waterfront. Key elements of the tour included a discussion of inbound truck traffic, a review of the loading docks, and highlights of the innovative bicycle and pedestrian features incorporated into the design.

4.8. MATOC

The Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program is an operational partnership of the region's major transportation agencies, funded outside the UPWP, but with certain planning support activities provided by TPB staff under this task.

The regular MATOC Steering Committee meeting was organized and conducted, held May 11 at COG, discussing development of the FY2019 MATOC Work Plan, as well as plans for the upcoming COG May 22 Traffic Incident Management workshop and June 20 MATOC Traffic Incident Management tabletop exercise.

Staff conducted continuing coordination with the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Transportation Technology, which is contracted by MATOC Steering Committee members to execute the MATOC Program.


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TRAVEL FORECASTING $2,409,905 $198,097 90% 45

5. TRAVEL FORECASTING

5.1. Network Development

Network development support to the Visualize 2045 AQC analysis effort for years 2019, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2045 has continued during May. The regional transportation database has been updated as needed, as part of the network development effort.

In support of DTP staff’s efforts to assess the impacts of TPB’s long-range transportation plan on Equity Emphasis Areas, TPB staff developed and tested draft measures designed to estimate impacts of long-range plans on Equity Emphasis Areas.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 7 5.2. Models Development and Support

The Travel Forecasting Subcommittee (TFS) convened on May 18. Agenda items pertaining directly to FY 2018 activities included:

• Status report on Ver 2.3 model updates and Ver. 2.5 model development • Development plans for the Generation 3 TPB travel forecasting model • Status report on the 2017-18 COG/TPB Regional Travel Survey • Regional Transportation Data Clearinghouse (RTDC): Recent updates • 2017 Washington-Baltimore Regional Air Passenger Survey

Staff has taken steps to remove the Metrorail transit constraint feature used in the currently adopted Ver. 2.3.70 travel demand model as per the recent AQC work scope amendments. The updated model will be known as Ver. 2.3.75. Staff continued work to investigate and correct issues with the way that external trips are distributed in the existing travel model. This work has resulted in a refined version of the regional travel demand model. Testing and evaluation of the new model (with respect to Version 2.3 and 2.5 developmental versions) is ongoing.

TPB staff completed a draft Product Requirements Document (PRD) that detailed desired/expected specifications for the “next generation” (or Gen3) travel demand model. On May 9, an email was sent to selected (public-sector) TFS members for their review. Seven agencies requested copies of the draft PRD and comments were received from five agencies. A final PRD version was prepared reflecting comments received. A Request for Information (RFI) was advertised on the COG website on May 31. The RFI will be used to obtain ideas and feedback from knowledgeable consultants on how TPB staff should proceed with its “next generation” travel model development over the next several years.

Staff coordinated work efforts with the Information, Technology and Facilities Management (ITFM) team to improve the performance of travel demand servers and other shared drives. As a part of this process, staff transferred and backed-up data to free up additional capacity on travel model servers and other shared drives.

Staff responded to two technical data requests during May.

Staff presented on, “An Introduction to the TPB Travel Demand Forecasting Model,” to the Cooperative Forecasting and Data Subcommittee of the Metropolitan Development Policy Committee on May 8.

Staff submitted comments, dated May 16, to the Federal Register in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed updates to the boundaries and attributes of Census block groups under the Participant Statistical Area Program (PSAP).

A TPB staff member (Mark Moran) is currently serving on a Steering Committee for the Union of Concerned Scientists study regarding the effects of autonomous vehicles on social equity/environmental justice. Mark attended the second meeting of the steering committee on May 31.

TPB staff attended a TRB webinar on May 15 entitled, “Who’s Riding TNCs and What Does It Mean for Public Agencies?”



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TRAVEL MONITORING AND DATA PROGRAMS $3,550,657 $214,363 74% 47

6. TRAVEL MONITORING AND DATA PROGRAMS

6.1. Household Travel Survey

COG/TPB staff held weekly meetings with Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG), the survey contractor for the 2017/2018 COG/TPB household travel survey (officially Regional Travel Survey). For the May 2018 reporting period, the key tasks were focused on monitoring the conduct of the main survey and analyzing response rates by survey strata across the region. COG/TPB staff analyzed daily recruitment and completion rates and reviewed the seventh interim data deliverable. COG/TPB staff prepared the quarterly sampling plan for the survey. COG/TPB staff also responded to questions from respondents by email and phone. Additionally, COG/TPB staff worked on developing a targeted outreach plan for Hispanic households.

6.2. Travel Monitoring Counts/Studies

Staff participated in the Technical Selection Committee (TSC) that selected a proposal answering RFP 18-007 for travel monitoring program support which was released via the COG website in January. Staff participated in a debriefing with one of the unsuccessful candidates on May 24th.

6.3. Regional Transportation Data Clearinghouse Staff gave a presentation at the May meeting of the Travel Forecasting Subcommittee (TFS) on the updates to the RTDC and the RTDC Data Viewer.

On May 17, staff participated in follow-up phone call with DDOT and federal stakeholders concerning PBPP pavement and bridge condition performance measures and targets.

Staff completed processing the 2015 hourly counts and classification counts as well as the 2016 AADT/AAWDT by station and link and incorporated them into the RTDC. Staff also updated all associated metadata and related content.

Staff obtained the 2017 National Bridge Inventory data and used it along with the 2016 HPMS data from FHWA to determine the current condition of pavement and bridges in the TPB Planning area by state. These data are used as one of the inputs to set the MPO bridge and pavement targets for PBPP.

Staff obtained the CY 2017 enplanement data for all TPB- area airports. Staff processed the data for inclusion in the RTDC.

Staff made technical corrections to the FY 2017 Transit Ridership dataset.

Staff completed the update of the tools and functionality in the RTDC Data Viewer to incorporate new datasets and sources.

Staff continued to interview candidates in an effort to fill a Transportation Planner II/Data Analyst position that was vacated when a staff member took a position with the Department of Community Planning & Services (DCPS).

6.4. GIS Data (Technical Support)

Staff attended and participated in the Maryland State GIS Committee (MSGIC) meeting held on May 9 in Crownsville.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 9 DTP and DCPS staff met internally concerning the Census Bureau’s discontinuation of the Transportation Analysis Zone (TAZ) Program. Staff prepared comments and sent a letter on behalf of TPB to the Federal Register in response to these changes.

Staff updated the Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) map with 2019 selected projects.

Staff developed a draft web mapping application (story map) that will serve as the Travel Trends report update for 2018. Staff continued to meet with fellow DTP and DCPS staff to refine the vision and requirements (data, products and overall workflow) for the next Travel Trends report.

Staff completed the web-based products (web map and mapping application) of the projects in the Constrained Element of Visualize 2045.

Staff provided GIS technical assistance both internally and externally. This included responding to an inquiry from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding the availability of a map showing the location of electronic tolling lanes (ETLs) in the TPB planning area, assisting fellow DTP staff with converting point features to line in ArcGIS Desktop, explaining early COG/TPB network shape procedures to fellow DTP staff, assisting Commuter Connections with changes and additions to the list of pit stops for Bike to Work Day 2018, and assisting Department of Environmental Program (DEP) staff with a question regarding ArcGIS Online content and display with the Microsoft Edge browser.

Staff attended a TRB webinar on May 15 titled “Who’s Riding TNCs and What Does It Mean for Public Agencies?” Staff participated in the online survey “MPO State-of-the-Practice GIS Survey” from the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO).


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COOPERATIVE FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COORDINATION

$993,576 $90,154 81% 51

7. COOPERATIVE FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COORDINATION

Staff continued working with members of the Planning Directors Technical Advisory Committee (PDTAC) to coordinate local, state, and federal planning activities and integrating land use and transportation planning in the region. Following the February PDTAC meeting when the TPB staff director of transportation planning reviewed the TPB endorsed initiatives, PDTAC has focused on identifying jurisdictional planning initiatives that can help advance the initiatives, particularly with respect to Initiative 8: Optimize Regional Land Use Balance. At the March PDTAC meeting, Fairfax County made a presentation on its Embark Richmond Highway initiative, which seeks to prompt investment in the Richmond Highway corridor to catalyze new commercial and residential development in this corridor. At the April meeting, City of Alexandria Planning Director Karl Moritz briefed the Committee on TOD and development plans for the new Potomac Yards and existing Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Stations. At the May meeting, the Montgomery County Planning and Prince George’s County Planning Directors briefed the Committee on, respectively, “How TOD is Shaping the Future of Montgomery County” and “Optimizing Regional Land Use Balance: the Role of the Purple Line.” In addition, the Committee agreed to schedule a joint meeting in July with members of COG’s Housing Directors Committee to discuss strategies for increasing the supply of affordably-priced housing in Activity Centers and near transit stations as requested in the LRPTF recommendations.

On May 17, COG/TPB staff briefed the Housing Directors Committee on “Visualize 2045” the region’s long-range transportation plan as well as the plan’s current recommended focus areas as part of TPB’s effort to engage with other committees at COG to consult on how jurisdictions might

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 10 advise what projects, programs, and policies might help advance the concepts in the TPB endorsed initiatives.

For the May Cooperative Forecasting Subcommittee meeting, Mark Moran of the COG/TPB staff presented an Introduction to the TPB Travel Demand Forecasting Model to inform members of the importance of the Cooperative Forecasts. In addition, DCPS staff presented a briefing on initial efforts to develop a standard NAICS / land-use base-year lookup compatibility, and employment density comparisons by NAICS codes for Forecasting.

Staff briefed members of the Blue Plains Technical Subcommittee at its May 24 meeting on a preliminary analysis of the draft Round 9.1 Cooperative Forecasts. The Cooperative Forecasts are used by regional utilities to determine drinking water needs and capacity, as well as wastewater flows and treatment capabilities.

In May, Staff worked with COG accounting staff to review InfoUSA Group cost proposal, and develop a purchase order to acquire the 2018 InfoGroup data for the COG/TPB Planning Area. This dataset will assist with verifying and calibrating employment data used to develop the Cooperative Forecasts of population, households, and employment used in the region’s travel demand model.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATION

$1,055,345 $57,021 74% 53

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATION

8.1. Public Participation

Staff continued work on public outreach activities for Visualize 2045. This included a public input survey in summer 2017 and planned public forums and open houses starting in spring 2018. For the May 2018 reporting period, TPB staff presented the detailed survey results from the Visualize 2045 public input survey to the Planning Directors Technical Advisory Committee Meeting. TPB staff also attended public forums for the Phase 2 public outreach for Visualize 2045.

In collaboration with a consultant, staff concluded a series of nine public forums related to Visualize 2045. In addition, staff conducted sessions with the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Access for All Advisory Committee. Staff also planned for an online forum in June.

Staff continued working on analyzing the results of a public opinion survey that was conducted for Visualize 2045.

The CAC met on May 10 for a briefing on the Transportation/Land-Use Connections program and to participate in a Visualize 2045 Forum.

8.2. Communications

The TPB News, the TPB’s online newsletter, was produced and distributed on a bi-weekly basis.

TPB staff maintained an active presence on social media.

Staff worked on the update of pages on the COG website related to transportation.

8.3. Human Services Transportation Coordination

Staff supported the May 10 meeting of the Access for All Advisory Committee. The majority of the meeting was dedicated to a Visualize 2045 forum on the seven transportation initiatives. An

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 11 alternative version of the story map for the seven initiatives was developed with text only for AFA members with visual impairments.

For the update of the Coordinated Plan, staff developed a draft set of strategies to address the unmet transportation needs previously identified by the AFA.


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TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TAP) AND LAND USE CONNECTION (TLC) PROGRAMS

$440,215 $101,211 64% 55

9. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TAP) AND LAND USE CONNECTION (TLC) PROGRAMS

9.1. Land Use Connections TLC Programs The TPB on May 16 approved nine projects for FY 2019. Staff began the consultant procurement process for the projects.

Staff held a TLC Peer Exchange webinar on May 10. The session featured presentations on past TLC projects that planned improvements in Metrorail station access in Fairfax and Prince George’s counties and in the District of Columbia. There were 64 individual registrations, and 50 connections during the event. Some folks participated in the event together through one login.

The TLC projects for FY 2018 were finalized as described below:

• Fairfax County Columbia Pike - Consultant completed the final report. • Prince George’s County WB&A - Consultant completed the final report. • College Park Rhode Island Ave Bus Lanes – The 30 percent design was completed and

presented to the City Council. • District of Columbia Public Space Activation Guide - Consultant completed the final report. • Fairfax County Tysons Corner - Consultant completed the final report. • Montgomery County Bike Education - Consultant completed the education materials. • Charles County Pedestrian Connectivity Analysis - Consultant completed the final report and

made a final presentation. • Loudoun County Metro Connectivity - Consultant completed the final report.


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TPB SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT $865,054 $67,781 74% 57

10. TPB SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT

10.1. TPB Support and Management

TPB Support and Management

This task includes activities not attributable to specific tasks in the work program but provides overall support for and management of the TPB and UPWP-related activities.


• Administrative arrangements (such as preparation and distribution of meeting materials) and staff support for TPB and its various Committees, Sub-Committees, Task Forces and special TPB work groups meetings.

• Respond to requests from TPB members, federal agencies, Congressional offices, media and others for information or data of a general transportation nature.

• Meet with TPB Board members and participating agency staff to discuss current and emerging regional transportation planning issues.

• Participate in meetings of other agencies whose programs and activities relate to and impact the TPB work program.

• Coordination of TPB Planning Activities with Program Directors and day-to-day management of and allocation of staff and financial resources

• Monitoring of all work program activities and expenditures

Staff support was provided for the monthly meetings of the following committees and sub-committees:

• State Technical Working Group – (two meetings) – (STWG) • TPB Freight Subcommittee • Citizen’s Advisory Committee – (CAC) • Access for All Advisory Committee – (AFA) • Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination – (MATOC) • Transportation Planning Board – (TPB) • Traffic Incident Management Enhancement Task Force – (TIME) • Dockless Bikeshare Workshop • TPB Technical Committee • TPB Steering Committee • Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee - (RPTS)

Support activities from the administrative staffs included: meeting logistics with meeting rooms and amenities, copying and distribution of meeting materials, email/phone call follow ups. Additionally, staff also worked on monitoring work program activities, providing administrative assistance to senior staff and monitoring and prepare financial reports. Additionally, administrative staff work on monthly financial administration and management activity which includes review and finalization of monthly expense reports for all UPWP activities, development and submission of monthly UPWP invoices and any follow up activity with the funding agencies.

The Staff Director provided overall program management oversight to all the Department’s activities. Work activities the Director was involved in during the month includes:

• Discussions, review and finalization of the agenda topics for the TPB’s Technical Committee, State Transportation Working Group (STWG) and Board meetings. This includes meeting with the Program Directors and project staffs to review the progress and briefing materials.

• Participation in the STWG, TPB Technical Committee, TPB Steering Committee, TPB’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee and the TPB Board meetings.

• Participation in the bi-weekly meetings of the State Safety Oversight/Metro Safety Commission (SSO/MSC) Policy Work Group meetings. This “tri-state” group is working to reconstitute the existing Metro rail safety oversight Committee to comply with the requirement of the FAST Act.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 13 Other additional activities for the TPB Staff Director for the month of May includes:

• COG Conference call re: Metro Funding Legislation • Regional Planning COG Staff Discussion (Re: Amazon HQ2)

10.2. UPUP

The UPWP activities include:

• Supervise the preparation, negotiation, and approval of the annual work program and budget involving the State Transportation Agencies, the TPB Technical Committee, the TPB Technical Committee, the Steering Committee and the TPB.

• Preparation of monthly UPWP progress reports for each of the state agencies administering planning funding and prepare all necessary federal grant applications submissions.

• Review all monthly UPWP invoices going to each of the state agencies administering planning funding.


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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE $ $86,196 53% 60 District of Columbia $274,742 $12,329 69% 61 Maryland $499,828 $71,588 50% 63 Virginia $397,806 $1,953 52% 65 WMATA $172,620 $325 33% 67

11. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

11.1 District of Columbia

Program Development, Data Requests, and Miscellaneous Services

Staff attended the monthly STWG / Tech / Steering / TPB meeting cycle.

Traffic Counts and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Support

Staff worked with DDOT staff to plan and participate in the May 23 HPMS Committee meeting. Staff updated the committee on the PCS, HERE, and short-term data status as well as the traffic part of the 2017 HPMS submittal. Staff prepared a summary of the meeting and shared it with DDOT staff. Staff finished the 2017 count program summary report and discussed the questionable counts for CY2017 with HPMS Committee members. Staff had a teleconference with FHWA to discuss the vehicle summary method options and updated the SAS script to reflect the new method. Staff finalized and provided DDOT with the 2017 submittal files including submittal file, vehicle summary, metadata, and submittal letter. Staff summarized and analyzed the April traffic data from PCS and HERE stations and shared the summary with DDOT staff for field inspection purposes. Staff summarized the DDOT new microwave data for the month of April. Per request from DDOT, staff created two new HPMS sections on C Street NE and assigned them to the contractor to count. Staff created count location maps and assigned the third batch of 2018 spring short term counts to the contractor.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 14 11.2. Maryland

Maryland Technical Assistance (TLC Program)

As part of the Transportation / Land-Use Connections Program, four technical assistance projects in Maryland were fully or partially funded under this account. See TLC item above for further details about the TLC Program.

Program Development Management


Traffic Relief Plan (TRP)

In support of the Traffic Relief Plan (TRP) modeling analysis, DTP Staff worked closely with MD SHA and MDOT staff on the TRP alternatives analysis activities. DTP staff attended the monthly I-495 and I-270 Interagency Working Group Meeting (May 16) that seeks to evaluate options for the Capital Beltway in Maryland and I-270 (from the Spurs up to I-370).

DTP staff completed network development and review related to the 2040 Alternatives 3 and 4. Upon completion of network development, staff executed travel demand modeling for Alternatives 3 and 4, reviewed the finding, and transmitted the requested files and supporting documentation to the SHA project team.

Staff began developing the final report.

11.3. Virginia

Program Development and Data / Documentation Processing


Regional and Sub-Regional Studies

Staff reviewed materials for and participated in the May meeting of the NVTC and the NVTA.

11.4. WMATA

Program Development


Analysis of Regional Bus Service Provision

Staff participated in the RBSP check-in call on May 10th.

12. CONTINUOUS AIRPORT SYSTEM PLANNING

12.1 Air Passenger Survey

Staff presented the general findings results of the 2017 Regional Air Passenger Survey to the TPB Travel Forecasting Subcommittee.

Staff planned and participated in the Aviation Technical Subcommittee meeting on May 24th. During this meeting staff reviewed the draft 2017 Regional Air Passenger Survey General Findings Report with the Subcommittee. Members did not request any further changes to the draft report. As a result, the report will be finalized based on the Subcommittee’s direction.

Staff attended the National Aviation System Planning Symposium May 18th through May 23rd.

Staff received training on geocoding for the Air Passenger Survey on May 3rd.

Staff met with the Visualize 2045 team to wrap-up the Air Systems and Intercity Bus sections on May 8th.

TPB Work Program Progress Report MAY 2018 - FY2018 15 12.2. Comprehensive RASP Update

Staff conducted a RASP case study interview with DVRPC former staff on May 30th.

COG/TPB staff met internally for a Phase 1 check-in on May 7th.

DC, MD and VA BILLED

FTA, FHWA and LOCAL FUNDS THIS % FUNDSBUDGET TOTAL EXPENDED MONTH EXPENDED

1. Long-Range Planning

Long Range Plan 1,615,200.00 1,128,410.53 78,499.67 70%

SUBTOTAL 1,615,200.00 1,128,410.53 78,499.67 70%

2. Performance-Based Planning and Programming

Planning 307,807.00 231,858.44 35,432.33 75%

Transportation Improvement Plan 330,000.00 289,279.67 0.00 88%

SUBTOTAL 637,807.00 521,138.11 35,432.33 82%

3. Mobile Emissions Planning

Air Quality Conformity 861,617.00 731,398.77 53,694.64 85%

Mobile Emissions Analysis 726,200.00 573,040.53 56,990.20 79%

SUBTOTAL 1,587,817.00 1,304,439.30 110,684.84 82%

4. Planning Programs

Congestion Mgmt Process 400,000.00 366,952.88 27,439.84 92%

SPOTS 485,950.00 462,188.35 39,311.50 95%

Emergency Preparedness 130,000.00 88,674.58 21,999.77 68%

Transportation Safety 135,000.00 100,222.87 10,444.25 74%

Bike & Pedestrian 150,000.00 126,374.52 14,814.01 84%

Regional Public Transit 165,000.00 147,233.11 282.60 89%

Freight Planning 165,000.00 97,038.65 13,132.75 59%

MATOC 135,000.00 129,544.73 8,068.26 96%

SUBTOTAL 1,765,950.00 1,518,229.69 135,492.98 86%

5. Travel Forecasting

Software Support 209,105.00 195,797.65 36,636.37 94%

Network Development 786,800.00 736,090.10 84,171.41 94%

Models Development 1,099,000.00 959,207.44 77,289.68 87%

SUBTOTAL 2,094,905.00 1,891,095.19 198,097.46 90%

FY 2018 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARDCOG/TPB BUDGET EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

May 2018




May 2018

6. Travel Monitoring and Data Programs

Household Travel Survey 1,903,476.00 1,362,779.03 147,557.97 72%

Travel Monitoring Counts/Studies 52,256.00 19,494.12 0.00 37%

Regional Transpiration Data Clearinghouse 300,492.00 288,395.35 40,130.22 96%

GIS Technical Support 534,547.00 398,175.95 26,675.72 74%

SUBTOTAL 2,790,771.00 2,068,844.45 214,363.90 74%

7. Cooperative Forecasting and Transportation Planning Coordination

Cooperative Forecasting Coordination 993,575.00 809,660.93 90,154.13 81%

SUBTOTAL 993,575.00 809,660.93 90,154.13 81%

8. Public Participation and Human Service Transportation Coordination

Public Participation 905,345.00 636,337.54 56,604.56 70%

Annual Report 150,000.00 149,479.39 417.33 100%

SUBTOTAL 1,055,345.00 785,816.92 57,021.89 74%

9. Transportation Alternatives and Transportation Land Use Connection Program

Alternatives and TLC 440,215.00 279,956.76 101,211.20 64%

SUBTOTAL 440,215.00 279,956.76 101,211.20 64%

10. TPB Support and Management

TPB Support and Mgmt 786,365.00 586,376.54 54,447.34 75%

UPWP 78,690.00 56,091.63 13,334.50 71%

SUBTOTAL 865,055.00 642,468.17 67,781.85 74%

SUBTOTAL CORE PROGRAM ITEMS 1-10 13,846,640.00 10,950,060.05 1,088,740.25 79%

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

District of Columbia 274,742.00 190,751.68 12,329.27 69%




May 2018

Maryland 474,828.00 236,386.37 71,588.30 50%

Virginia 340,000.00 175,248.36 1,953.40 52%

WMATA 157,620.00 52,659.39 325.57 33%

Technical Assistance Program Total 1,247,190.00 655,045.80 86,196.54 53%TPB GRAND TOTAL 15,093,830.00 11,605,105.85 1,174,936.79 77%

TOTAL FTA/STA/LOC PL FUNDS/LOCAUTHORIZED TOTAL AUTHORIZED FTA AUTHORIZED FHWA

BUDGET EXPENDITURES BUDGET EXPENDITURES BUDGET EXPENDITURESA. District of ColumbiaDC Program Development 10,000.00 5,894.78 1,373.34 809.55 8,626.66 5,085.22DDOT HPMS 235,000.00 183,549.77 32,273.55 25,207.67 202,726.45 158,342.10Data Transferal 5,000.00 1,307.14 686.67 179.52 4,313.33 1,127.62Loading Zone and Truck Restrictions 24,742.00 0.00 3,397.92 0.00 21,344.08 0.00 SUBTOTAL 274,742.00 190,751.68 37,731.49 26,196.74 237,010.51 164,554.94

B. MarylandMD Program Development 20,000.00 7,016.26 2,746.68 963.57 17,253.32 6,052.69Project Planning Studies 90,000.00 140,118.53 12,360.08 19,243.07 77,639.92 120,875.46Feasibility/Special Studies 25,000.00 0.00 3,433.36 0.00 21,566.64 0.00Transpiration Performance Measures 150,000.00 823.19 20,600.14 113.05 129,399.86 710.14Training, Misc and Tech Support 10,000.00 71.82 1,373.34 9.86 8,626.66 61.95Transportation/Land Use Connection Program 160,000.00 84,435.15 21,973.48 11,595.84 138,026.52 72,839.31Regional Bus Svc Cost Analysis 15,000.00 3,921.42 2,060.01 538.55 12,939.99 3,382.87Other Tasks B.8 4,828.00 0.00 663.05 0.00 4,164.95 0.00 SUBTOTAL 474,828.00 236,386.37 65,210.15 32,463.94 409,617.85 203,922.43

C. VirginiaData Documentation Processing 15,000.00 6,683.58 2,060.01 917.88 12,939.99 5,765.69Travel Monitoring Surveys 140,000.00 4,183.28 19,226.79 574.51 120,773.21 3,608.78Travel Modeling 40,000.00 34,267.57 5,493.37 4,706.11 34,506.63 29,561.46Sub Region Study 60,000.00 56,609.82 8,240.05 7,774.47 51,759.95 48,835.36Long Distance Commuter Bus 70,000.00 69,582.69 9,613.40 9,556.09 60,386.60 60,026.60Regional Bus Svc Cost Analysis 15,000.00 3,921.42 2,060.01 538.55 12,939.99 3,382.87 SUBTOTAL 340,000.00 175,248.36 46,693.64 24,067.60 293,306.36 151,180.76

D. WMATAProgram Development 5,000.00 3,585.52 5,000.00 3,585.52 0.00 0.00Regional Bus Svc Cost Analysis 152,620.00 49,063.47 152,620.00 49,063.47 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 157,620.00 52,648.99 157,620.00 52,648.99 0.00 0.00

GRAND TOTAL 1,247,192.00 655,035.40 307,255.27 135,377.27 939,934.73 519,658.13

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