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MarylandTransportation

AuthorityDRAFT - MEMORANDUM

TO:

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Chairman Walter Woodford, Jr.Susan Affleck-BauerCarol RiegRonald L.Freeland, Executive SecretaryGeoffrey V. Kolberg, P.E.Chief EngineerJune 22, 2007June S h Capital Conunittee Sununary

ATTENDEESAuthority Members: Walter Woodford, Jr., Susan Affleck-Bauer, Carol RiegMdTA Staff: Ronald L.FreelandGeoff Kolberg

Keith Duerling,Joe WaggonerSteve WelkosDoug HutchesonDennis SimpsonRandy BrownMelissa WilliamsBruce GartnerSam TriandosLaura WhiteSuhair AlkhatibRichard JaramilloGregory JonesSandi CliffordDan McMullenDan WilliamsJim Wesselhoff

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Others inAttendance: Bob Torello (Wilbur Smith)Mike Rothenheber (JMT)Ray Moravec (Wallace Montgomery & Associates)

AGENDA

Chairman Woodford called the meeting to begin at 9:10 am."I'd like to acknowledge the presence of Carol Rieg. She did a very good job serving as amember of the Finance Committee andwe are happy to have her here today with us."INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Geoff KolbergGeoff asked the members if they still wanted to keep the next Capital Committee date of July 5thsince a holiday precedes the meeting.All members indicated they will be able to attend the July Sh meeting.APPROVAL ITEMSl. May Summary1 min Geoff Kolberg

Member Woodford indicated the summary is in order and the members approved same..2. Review Draft FY 2008 to FY 2013 CTP Suhair AlkhatibRichard JaramilloThe purpose of this presentation is to propose the upcoming FY2008-FY2013 Draft CTP forconsideration and initial approval by the Capital Committee prior to presenting it to theAuthority Members. Over 140 new projects or modifications of existing projects for theupcoming FY2008-FY2013 Draft CTP were received.Information is presented to obtain approval regarding MdTA's projects. After review andapproval, this document will be placed on the Authority's Agenda for approval by themembership. Later it will be sent to MDOT along with information from the Modes (SHA,MVA, MPA, and MAA) to be printed for presentation during the upcoming CTP Tour in the fall.Suhair began his presentation regarding the CTP Draft for FY 08 - 13 by explaining how thePlanning Division gathered their information. An earlier version of the FY 08-13 CTP was sentto the Members. After several questions were raised about the data, an update versionhighlighting the Projects that had changed and needed funding was distributed to the Members.A discussion of each of the projects was conducted.

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Members Woodford, AJJleck-Bauer and Rieg thanked the Planning Division for theirpresentation on the Draft CTP. One of the unique projects that were brought up fordiscussion to the Capital Committee members was the P3 funding for the JFK Travel Plaza.A presentation had been previously made to the Finance Committee last December. Theproject had been put on hold by the Finance Committee untilfurther discussion of the P3funding could be reviewed Member Woodford indicated that that the members should holdthis item as well, until the full authority members can discuss it, perhaps the financecommittee should revisit and discuss it. Member Rieg askedfor a one page memo- 5bullets orso be preparedfor the Finance Committee regarding this project. Member AJJleck-Bauerhighly recommends P3 for the Travel Plazas. The Capital Committee recommends that theFinance Committee reconsider their position that the Authority shouldfund the Travel Plazaconstruction.

Chairman Woodford - adjourns the meeting for lunch 12:10 pm-Chairman Woodford began the meeting again at1m3. Presentation of Draft 20 Year Long Range Capital Needs Report Suhair Alkhati b

Richard JaramilloSuhair and Richard presented the findings of the Authority'S Long Term Needs AssessmentStudy for Capital needs beyond the six year CTP program. In an effort to determine theAuthority'S long term preservation and enhancement needs in next 20 years (through Fiscal Year2026), the Authority has completed an assessment of all facilities within the Authority andprepared a report that documents and provide cost estimates and cash flow for these long termimprovements.Sam Triandos, Director of Planning indicated this report is not for approval, merely aninformation tool of future needs. Regarding the Long Term, Capital Needs, the informationprovided a good planning exercise which has proven to be very beneficial and will provide aguide to look at as we plan for the future. Sam thanked all the departments that providedinformation. Sam asked the members: Do you have any additional comments. Is there anotherway you would like to have the document printed with any additional information? Thisinformation will help the Authority look at future tolling needs. DOP will finalize the documentand present it to the Finance Committee as well as at the Authority Meeting.Member Woodford indicated this is a very important time and this is definitely the type ofreport the members need to see. Member Rieg indicated this report will provide neededinformation as our facilities continue to age and thanked the teamfor their presentation.Member Woodford asked ifweare looking at individual contracts. He stated the documentprovides an overall idea of our long range needs and complimented staff on the effort.Member Woodford asked if we could provide this report to the entire membership with a covermemo from Ron. Member Rieg requested a meeting on Capital Needs and Tolling needs.

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4. 1-95 Moravia Road to the FMT Study Melissa WilliamsThe purpose of this presentation is to update the Capital Committee on the progress of the 1-95:Moravia Road to the FMT Study. After the Authority approved this earlier, further discussionwith FHWA concurred that lAP A approval is not required for this project, so the MdTA does notneed to follow the NEP A process. A feasibility study to address lane continuity on 1-95 from thesouthern terminus of the Section 100 Project to the Fort McHenry Tunnel was completed and theresults indicated that four continuous lanes were needed in both the northbound and southbounddirections from Moravia Road to the FMT.The area with the most immediate need is the portion of southbound 1-95 from the southernterminus of Section 100 to Eastern Avenue. Lane continuity will need to be addressed along thisportion of the study area prior to the opening of Section 100. We can perform the construction inphases. Phase 1the critical piece; consist essentially of re-stripping our lanes. ETL's willcontinue on so that design Phase 1 and Phase 2 are completed at the same time. Melissarequested approval to move this project directly into the design phase. The members wereassured that the Phase 1 is in the draft CTP and that Phase 2 would be added later. -Members Woodford, AJJleck-Bauer andRieg thanked Melissa and Teamfor the presentationand approved the design phase.

5. 1-95 ETL Northern Terminus Study- Melissa WilliamsThe purpose of this presentation is to share the draft results of the 1-95 ETL'S Northern TerminusStudy. In September 2006, MdTA authorized Wilbur Smith & Associates (WSA) to perform apreliminary traffic and revenue study to evaluate the potential for extending the proposed 1-95ETL's from their current planned terminus along Section 100 to potentially include Sections 200through 400. Based on early discussions with staff regarding the capital cost implications ofimplementing ETL's along Section 400 and the lower levels of traffic demand on this section,the extension study corridor was redefined to include Sections 200 and 300 only.The extension of the ETL'S was evaluated under three project alternatives:

Alternative 1:Assumes afull project configuration that extends from a point north ofMD222 continuing southward terminating just south of the 1-95/1-895(N) split;

Alternative 2:Assumes a partial configuration with a northern terminus just north ofMD543 that continues southward to a terminus just south of the 1-95/1-895(N) split; and

Alternative 3:Assumes a partial configuration with a northern terminus ofMD 43(northern terminus of Section 100ETL 'S) that continues southward to a terminus justsouth of the 1-95/1-895(N) split.

Based on the results presented in the 1-95 ETL 'SNorthern Terminus Study, staff recommendsAlternative 2, which extends the ETL'S to MD 543 and is seeking the Capital Committee'sconcurrence with the findings of this study.

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Member Woodford indicated the presentation was very good and requests approvalfrom othermembers to support Alternative 2 which extends the ETL 's to MD 543. Members AJJleck-Bauer and Rieg concurred and approval was given for Alternate 2.6. 1-895 Ramp to Holabird Avenue Melissa WilliamsThe purpose of this presentation is to share the results of the 1-895 Ramp to Holabird A venueStudy. The 1-895 Ramp to Holabird A venue Study analyzed various alternatives for addressingthe safety issue caused by the three way merge of Holabird Avenue, Poncabird Pass and the 1-895(N) ramp to Holabird Avenue.In order to move forward with this study, coordination with Baltimore City and the BaltimoreDevelopment Corporation would need to take place in order to determine next steps. Keydiscussion items would include the City's willingness to narrow Poncabird Pass from two lanesto one lane in the vicinity of the 1-895 ramp to Holabird Avenue in order to make the rampmovement an add lane, and the Baltimore Development Corporation's willingness to close theentrance to the Chesapeake Commerce Center located closest to the ramp from 1-895 to HolabirdAvenue in order to create a safer merge area. Melissa indicated that Planning wanted to meetwith Capital Committee members to let you know of the progress of this issue. There is ascheduled meeting with Baltimore City for July 3rd.Member Woodford indicated that initial discussions with the City and Development Centercould take place now but Planning should proceed slowly and not expend too much money onthis project until we know how the City and Development Center will proceed7. TAKEN OFF AGENDAContract No. MA-537-000-006

- EWA - Installation of Radio Rebroadcast System@ Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, Ft. McHenry Tunnel Keith Duerling

8. Contract No. KH-271-000-002R - 1-95/MD 24 Improvements Keith Duerling

NEW ITEMSNone

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UPDATE ITEMS1. Morgantown Generating Plant-

- DNRlMdTA - Public Hearing Testimony5 min Dennis Simpson

Dennis Simpson gave a brief explanation of his testimony. Members were given a copy in theirbinders to review. Dennis explained that soon after he gave his testimony, Mirant contacted himand agreed to the conditions and what we were proposing. Bob Jordan and Dennis talked about areasonable solution. We are recommending installing another fog monitoring device on thebridge and a hazard yellow flashing light; approx cost $50,000 to $100,000. The scrubbers aren'tgoing to be installed until FY2009 so the Authority has time to work this out with Mirant.Member Woodford thanked Dennis for the follow up.2. Port Land Exchange Update Bruce GartnerThe Division of Strategic Development continues to work on a land exchange with the MarylandPort Administration that will provide the Authority with land in the Hawkins Point Area ofBaltimore City for a Police Training Facility. In return, the MPA will take ownership of a 5 acreportion of Point Breeze that the Authority has no long term interest in managing or maintaining.These transactions are also related to the sale of the Authority owned Canton WarehouseProperty to the Maryland Port Administration. On January 30, 2007 the MPA Executive Directoragreed to the basic terms of the exchange as approved by the Authority members in December.Since the Maryland Port Administration would have to clear this property through a MarylandDepartment of Transportation "modal clearance" process and a statewide clearance process,Authority staff is working on legal documents.We are trying to look for closure on these issues sometime in October, 2007. We've just hired areal estate attorney who can assist us in closure on these property transactions.The Members approved proceeding with plans.3. Business Plan Bruce GartnerThe purpose of this item is to present an update of the Authority's Draft Business Plan forconsideration by the Authority members.

Major adjustments have taken place since the Members reviewed the document at the October2006 meeting. Members were also interested in seeing the following changes: (1) additionalfinancial measures such as bond coverage ratios should be identified in the plan; (2) morereferences to customer satisfaction surveys; (3) increased focus on the Authority's performancein delivering the capital program. Those comments and some later discoveries in staff reviewshave helped formulate the plan being presented today. A process to update the Business Planannually is currently being refined. The approach will integrate financial and strategic planninginto one, and presents the Authority with an opportunity to reduce the time associated with

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separate planning efforts. On a related note, Authority staff is also participating in discussionswith MDOT and SHA to determine common performance measures that can be reported to theAuthority and the Governor through the newly developing Statestat Program.Members Woodford said the changes are improvements. He inquired if there are other focusareas that should be included and we may need to look at. (such as the question raised by theTransition Team that we are like SHA but not). Member Ajjleck-Bauer stated we have uniquefacilities in regard to safety, terrorism and our strategic plan. We may need broadercategories - more specific to MdTA because of our Transportation Trust Agreement. MemberRieg stated we need to review or checkoff what we have completed4. 1-95 Improvements Workshop Report Melissa WilliamsThe purpose of this presentation is to provide the Capital Committee Members with the dates,times and locations for the 1-95 Improvements Workshops. The Workshops will be held on June26th in Harford County and June z s ' " in Baltimore County. Weare sending out about 1000flyers to those along the 95 Corridor. The 1-95 Improvements Workshops will provide theAuthority an opportunity to meet with citizens, business owners and local government to sharethe progress of the improvements being made on 1-95 in Baltimore and Harford Counties. Theworkshops will be an open house format, with no formal presentation. Authority Staff andmembers of consultant project teams will be available to answer questions. Stations on thefollowing topics will be available for review: 1-95 Express Toll Lanes, 1-95 Section 200 Study, 1-951MD 24IMD 924 Improvements, 1-95 Travel Plazas, Hatem Bridge Re-Decking, 1-95/MD 152Park & Ride Improvements and E-ZPass Information and Registration.Members Woodford, Ajjleck-Bauer and Rieg thanked Melissa for the presentation.5. Travel Plaza Redevelopment Gregory JonesThis is to provide the Committee with an update on changes in the procurement process for theTravel Plazas since February 2007. Prior to the Finance Committees' February 2007 decision tointernally finance the Travel Plaza Redevelopment project; the procurement strategy hadassumed seeking of the redevelopment of both Service Areas under a single Design-Build-Operate-Maintain-Finance solicitation fashioned after the "P3" approach. This approach wasdeveloped to meet the criteria of a "Revenue Contract" exemption of COMAR. A keyrequirement of meeting the criteria of a COMAR Revenue Contract Exemption is that anagreement involves no investment, by the state.Joe Waggoner explained that there are advantages to have the Travel Plaza come under a P3approach. One advantage would be allow MdT A to take approximately $98 M in debt off ourbooks. This would be an ideal P3 project for the Authority.Member Woodford, Ajjleck-Bauer and Rieg agreed completely. This is a very importantproject and we hate to see it delayed It has great potentialfor the Authority. We should holdthis itemfor discussion with all of the members and ask the Finance Committee to discuss andmodify their earlier decision. Member Rieg recommends a one page memo,jive bullets or so

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to the Finance Committee outlining the potential for this project. Implementing the P3approach for this project would add almost 100 million to our CTP Plan and would allow us toput money toward other projects. The Members requested a report be provided on the impactcurrent Legislation would have regarding P3 projects.

6. Update on Cecil/Harford Bridges Work Group Issue Sam TriandosThe purpose of this agenda item is to provide an update on the Cecil/Harford Bridges WorkGroup issue on Open Road Tolling options at locations from the existing facility in Perryvillealong 1-95, to the State line at the Delaware toll plaza. The analysis of alternate locations was arequest of the Work Group. Planning tasks for this project will begin within the next few monthsand will be reported publicly during the CTP Tour process. We would like to update theCommittee Members prior to this public discussion. One of our top priorities is to have theChairman meet with Delaware DOT Secretary Ricks to discuss this matter. A meeting has beenscheduled for Aug, 2007 to find some end results regarding this issue.

Member Woodford said relief would be provided if we initiate open road tolling. I don't haveany problems with the study. Member Rieg thought perhaps Cecil County may not want topartner in open road tolling. Member Ajjleck-Bauer didn't think the population in CecilCounty could support it. Member Woodford indicated the Authority should continue to workwith Director Thompson of the Department of Economic Development for Cecil County.7. ICC Project Status (discussion) Geoff KolbergMembers expressed strong interest to continue with ICC oversight as we are going to be theowners of the road and have afiduciary responsibility.

INFORMATION ITEMS1. 1-95 ETL Project Status Report - Dave LaBella2. ETL ROW Purchases Report - Gloria Dolan

New Attorney will be coming on board in July, 07 to help with ROW purchases3. Bay Bridge Preservation Status Report - Geoff Kolberg

Project is moving along - good direction with Thru Truss. We will provide anupdate the July Capital Committee Meeting. The members are interested inattending a pre-casting yard tour as well as an 1-95 ETL tour.

Member Woodford adjourned the meeting at 3:15 pm.

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ACTION ITEMS Member Woodford would like Geoff Kolberg to provide an update regarding the traffic

signals on Rt 222140 interchange to the Cecil County work group .. Member Woodford would like a tour scheduled of the 1-95 ETL Project and the BayBridge Pre- Casting Plant. Member Woodford indicated the summary notes of the Capital Committee should be

completed prior to the Authority meeting and also work out toformalize the proceduresof how to document approval items.

Member Woodford requested a copy of our meeting summary should be sent to theFinance Committee and all remaining Authority members so that everyoneunderstands what each Committee is doing when referring agenda items for review bythe other Committee.

Members requested; provide Long Range Planning report to Authority members with asummary report and cover memo from Ron Freeland so that they will be able to reviewprior to the Authority meeting.

Member Affleck-Bauer requested additional information about breakdown of costincreasesfor Police Training Facility.

Member Woodford asked; What is impact of current law on our ability to proceed withP3?

Members requested; look into grant money for security-camera surveillance. Members requested apresentation on video surveillance. Member Woodford requests acceleration on CTP Project -PIN No: 2082 -1-95

additional truck parking and PIN No: 1401 - FMT fireline.

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