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Work Program Progress Report NOVEMBER

2016

FY 2017

TPB Work Program Progress Report 1 November • FY 2017

The TPB approved its FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in March 2016. The TPB Work Program Progress Report provides a short summary of each activity for the month of September. Please reference the 2017 UPWP for details concerning the approved budget and work description for each task. The following graphic identifies all of the activities in the UPWP.


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LONG RANGE PLANNING $1,104,800 $76,777 37% 27

1. LONG RANGE PLANNING

1A. CLRP

On November 16, 2016, the TPB approved the 2016 Amendment to the Constrained Long-Range Plan (CLRP), along with the FY 2017-2022 TIP and the associated air quality conformity determination. Prior to these board actions, the TPB conducted a 30-day public comment period between October 13 and November 12. Staff summarized the comments received during this comment period and provided responses in a memo that was included in the action material approved on November 16.

Following the approval, staff finalized documentation of the CLRP amendment, TIP and conformity analysis for submission to the federal agencies for their review. Staff also prepared final publications on the CLRP Amendment, including a summary brochure and full report on the amendment, which was scheduled to be released in draft form to the Technical Committee on December 2.

1B. Title VI and Environmental Justice

In the month of November, staff prepared for presentation to the Technical Committee and the TPB on Phase 1, identification of the Communities of Concern for the enhanced Title VI/Environmental Justice analysis, by drafting a memorandum and revising the two-page methodology.

Staff presented to the work to date for the Title VI/Environmental Justice analysis to the Citizens Advisory Committee on November 10.

1E. Plan of Unfunded Regional Priority Projects/Preparation for 2018 CLRP

Throughout November, staff worked on developing the final report of Phase I of the work of the Long-Range Plan Task Force, which focused on analysis of a “No-Build” Scenario, which forecast conditions in 2040 with no transportation improvements, and an “All-Build Scenario,” which included most of the unfunded transportation projects that are included in approved plans of the TPB’s member jurisdictions. The report was presented to the Task Force and to the TPB on November 16. The report was scheduled to be accepted by the TPB on December 21.

Task 2

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PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

$519,143 $29,911 25% 31

2. PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

2B. TIP

The TPB Technical Committee was briefed on the draft FY 2017-2022 TIP at their meeting on November 4. The public comment period on the draft TIP closed on November 12; one comment was received on TIP for the amount of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in the TIP. The TPB approved the FY 2017-2022 TIP at their meeting on November 16. Staff began to package the TIP for transmittal to FHWA, FTA and the state DOTs.


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MOBILE EMMISSIONS PLANNING

$1,598,800 $121,154 37% 35

3. MOBILE EMMISSIONS PLANNING

3A. Air Quality Conformity

The 30-day public comment period (with inter-agency consultation) for the air quality analysis of 2016 CLRP Amendment and the FY 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program ended on November 12. At its November 16 meeting, the TPB accepted proposed responses to comments received (Item 7), and approved the air quality conformity analysis of the Plan and TIP (Item 8). The approval formalizes the finding that the Plan demonstrates adherence to mobile source emissions for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), and meets all regulatory, planning and interagency consultation Requirements (Resolution R3-2017).

Staff completed the conformity report entitled, AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS of the 2016 Constrained Long Range Plan Amendment and FY2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (November 16, 2016). The report documented the technical procedures that established the basis for a finding of conformity of the CLRP and the TIP. Staff produced report copies for transmittal to the TPB’s federal and state partner agencies and posted the documents on the website.

Staff reviewed EPA’s Notice for Proposed Rulemaking on the implementation of the 2015 ozone NAAQS, and consulted with state DOTs and air agencies regarding their viewpoints on EPA’s two prosed options for revoking the 2008 ozone NAAQS.

3B. Mobile Emissions Analysis

The MWAQC Technical Advisory Committee convened on November 3. SIP planning activities involving TPB staff support was discussed (Item 2. 2008 Ozone NAAQS Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan). This activity will include travel demand and mobile emissions (MOVES2014a) modeling to re-establish emissions inventories for the proposed 2008 ozone NAAQS redesignation request & maintenance plan. Three milestone years will be analyzed: 2014, 2025 and 2030. A draft project timeline and DEP /DTP staff coordination was discussed at the meeting.

The TPB Technical Committee was briefed on the current status of the Multi-Sector effort on November 4 (Item 8. Update on COG’s Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy Committee’s (CEEPC) Action Plan and Multi-Sector Working Group (MSWG) Activities). The same information was shared with the Commuter Connections Subcommittee on November 15 (Item 6). A special CEEPC Work Session convened on November 16. Staff participated in a special COG’s Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy Committee (CEEPC) work session to review a draft climate and energy action plan document with respect to all sectors.

Staff prepared and transmitted a Letter of Interest to the EPA for securing EPA-supported technical assistance with Greenhouse Gas modeling. The project (“Greenhouse Gas Planning and Travel Efficiency Assessment”), if awarded, would provide TPB staff with opportunities to work collaboratively with EPA and to gain knowledge of EPA’s Travel Efficiency Assessment Method (TEAM) sketch planning analysis.

Staff also calculated and documented estimated emissions reductions resulting from the 2016 Car Free Day.



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PLANNING PROGRAMS $1,714,200 $97,431 34% 37

4. PLANNING PROGRAMS

4A. Congestion Management

Staff attended the I-95 Corridor Coalition Vehicle Probe Project Analysis Suite Users Group Meeting on November 17, 2016.

Staff continued compiling data for a future report on the traffic impacts of the WMATA SafeTrack emergency repair program.

4B. Systems Performance, Operations and Technology Planning

The TPB’s “Championing Traffic Incident Management in the National Capital Region” conference was conducted on November 2, 2016. Looking at traffic incident management addressed one of three priorities for the Board that TPB Chairman Timothy Lovain identified for the year. Approximately 50 persons participated or attended, either in person or via a webinar option. Attendees represented a variety of agencies and disciplines, including transportation operations and planning, public safety planning, and police; representatives included state DOTs, National Park Service, local jurisdictions, state and local police. A variety of informative conference materials were posted at www.mwcog.org/TIM2016. Following discussions by subject matter experts, the conference identified some areas of opportunity for the region to explore enhancements of its traffic incident management practices. In the coming months, follow-up on these recommendations was to be pursued through TPB’s subcommittees (such as the Systems Performance, Operations, and Technology Subcommittee); MATOC and its committees; and the Regional Emergency Transportation Committee (RESF-1) and other public safety committees.

The November 9, 2016 meeting (by conference call and webinar) of the Systems Performance, Operations, and Technology Subcommittee (SPOTS) was organized and conducted, including review and discussion to provide technical input and guidance on the following topics: outcomes of the TPB’s November 2 “Championing Traffic Incident Management in the National Capital Region” conference; SPOTS-related aspects of ongoing COG Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy Committee (CEEPC) and Multi-Sector Working Group (MSWG) activities; and ongoing TPB staff analysis of the transportation impacts of WMATA’s SafeTrack Program activities.

TPB staff participated in the CHART Program Business Area Architecture Peer Review Workshop at the MDOT/SHA, November 9 in Hanover, Maryland, providing input on planning for CHART’s systems.

TPB staff participated in the “Workshop on the Virginia Strategic Plan for Automated Vehicles” at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, November 16 in Richmond, discussing planning implications of this emerging topic.

TPB staff participated in a workshop on Baltimore/Washington Corridor Integrated Corridor Management effort, at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council November 17, providing input on study findings to date on ways to integrate operations in the I-95/Baltimore-Washington Corridor.

TPB staff participated in the CHART Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting at MDOT/SHA, November 18 in Hanover, Maryland, keeping apprised of CHART activities relevant to SPOTS.

TPB staff participated in the MDOT/SHA Transportation Systems Management and Operations Plan develop meeting, November 22 by conference call.

http://www.mwcog.org/TIM2016


4C. Transportation Emergency Preparedness Planning

The November 16, 2016 meeting of the Regional Emergency Support Function #1 – Emergency Transportation Committee (RESF-1) was organized and conducted. Featured was a presentation by Norfolk Southern Railroad regarding their emergency management operations plans. A Norfolk Southern safety training train will be brought to the region at an appropriate time to train first responders.

Staff compiled information on WMATA training of first responders and the compiled information was shared with appropriate staff. Staff also communicated to the RESF-1 members on training opportunities for the month of November.

4D. Transportation Safety Planning

The November 15, 2016 meeting of the Transportation Safety Subcommittee was organized and conducted, as a joint meeting with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee. Members reviewed the annual update on the regional crash data, an update on regional Vision Zero policies, an update on the Street Smart campaign, and an overview on low-stress bicycle networks in the region.

Compilation and analysis of crash data from member jurisdictions was completed, and an updated regional transportation safety picture report was presented to the Transportation Safety Subcommittee on November 15.

Staff conducted research and stakeholder outreach to prepare a presentation for the Citizens Advisory Committee regarding policies to eliminate traffic fatalities in the region.

4E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

The November 15, 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee met was organized and conducted, as a joint meeting with Transportation Safety Subcommittee. Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee members were encouraged to attend both halves of the joint meeting, since the Transportation Safety agenda especially included items of interest to both Subcommittees.

Under the Transportation Safety agenda, major items included a briefing on the Regional Transportation Safety Picture using fatality data through 2015, a discussion of the TPB Citizen Advisory Committee’s recommendation on a Vision Zero policy, and a briefing on the Fall 2016 Street Smart campaign.

Major items under the bicycle and pedestrian agenda included briefings on the Arlington Low-Street Bicycle Network tool, and the Montgomery County Low-Stress network tool and bicycle plan. The Subcommittee discussed potential topics for a spring 2017 regional training/professional development workshop. A new Chair for 2017, from the Prince George’s Department of Public Works and Transportation, was selected.

Staff provided technical advice for the Frederick “Golden Mile” Transportation Land Use Connections (TLC) project and the Greenbelt Senior Mobility TLC project.

Staff continued participation in the Regional Trails Coalition regional trail planning effort, including a November 9 trail analytics working group and the annual Regional Trails Symposium on November 17.

Staff reviewed and provided technical advice, changes, and updates for the bicycle section of the draft Commuter Connections marketing plan.


4F. Regional Public Transportation Planning

The November 22, 2016 meeting of the Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee was organized and conducted. The Subcommittee received and provided feedback on briefings on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, the OneBusAway real-time transit information program, the TPB’s upcoming Household Travel Survey, Montgomery County’s Veirs Mill Road BRT Study, and updates on the Transit Asset Management and Transit Safety rulemaking and work program activities. The RPTS chair for 2017 was announced.

Staff participated in the monthly WMATA Joint Coordinating Committee meeting.

Staff and consultants worked on the TIGER Grant projects performance reports.

4G. Freight Planning

The regularly scheduled November 3, 2016 TPB Freight Subcommittee meeting was organized and conducted. This freight distribution themed meeting featured a presentation by UPS and a discussion of urban freight consolidation centers. Staff participated in the third Stakeholder Coordinating Committee meeting for the Northern Virginia East-West Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) study held on November 16, 2016. The focus of this meeting was the development of – and input regarding – the draft Concept of Operations for the study area. Staff participated in the Regional Freight Data Collaboration and Standardization Forum on November 17 and 18, 2016. Freight data sources available from participating states and regions were highlighted and discussed. Staff drafted a letter outlining the TPB’s support of Prince William County’s FASTLANE grant application for the US Route 15 Improvements with Railroad Overpass project.

4H. 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 November 3, 2016 MATOC Severe Weather Working Group meeting was organized and conducted as the group’s annual visit to the National Weather Service Sterling, Virginia forecast center.

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 $2,266,800 $147,318 33% 45

5. TRAVEL FORECASTING

5A. Network Development

DTP staff continued the update of base-year (2016) transit network that will be used in forthcoming regional travel modeling work.


Staff has also begun assembling network-related data that will support the consultant assisted effort to improve to the TPB’s regional travel demand modeling methods. These data include sidewalk data, a transit stop inventory, and an inventory of street intersections by type (three legged, four legged intersections, for example). These data will be considered to enhance non-motorized modeling capabilities. Staff has also continued development of the the Public Transport (PT) program as a means of reflecting the regional transit network. A year-2007 transit network is being prepared to support upcoming calibration work. 5B. Models Development and Support

The Travel Forecasting Subcommittee (TFS) met on November 18. The subcommittee was briefed on the current status of staff’s travel demand modeling improvement efforts. The agenda covered several other technical items, including: consistency checks between the 2007/08 Household Travel Survey and the 2011 and 2012 Geographically Focused Household Travel Surveys (which is being used for on-going model development work) and the performance analysis of the Draft 2016 CLRP Amendment.

During November, TPB staff spent time assembling, developing, and updating a series of model calibration data sets, which will be documented and transmitted to the consultant, Cambridge Systematics, Inc. in early December. Coordination meetings (teleconferences) with the consultant were held on November 9 and 23.

Staff began testing the performance of MOVES2014a software in the new Windows 10 operating environment (MOVES is currently run on Windows 7). Documentation will be forthcoming.

Staff responded to two technical data requests:

1. Arlington County requested customized travel model summaries from existing/current outputs. These will be used for developing Greenhouse Gas estimates as part of the County’s updated Master Transportation Plan.

2. A consultant requested a copy of the Ver2.3.57a travel demand model which will be used to support a DDOT-sponsored project planning study.


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TRAVEL MONITORING AND DATA PROGRAMS

$3,487,200 $177,086 16% 47

6. TRAVEL MONITORING AND DATA PROGRAMS

6A. Travel Monitoring Counts/Studies

Staff began field data collection for intercity bus counts. Field data collection for the largest count station, Union Station, was completed. Field data collection at other regional locations will continue in December 2016. Staff began collecting information from fellow TPB staff for the department-wide data inventory. Staff began drafting the outline of the data inventory memorandum.

6B. Household Travel Survey

COG/TPB staff held weekly meetings every Wednesday with Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG), the survey contractor for the 2017 COG/TPB household travel survey to prepare for the survey pretest and main survey. For the reporting period, the following key tasks were accomplished: 1)


finalized survey logo and branding; 2) finalized project management plan; 3) reviewed the draft recruit (Part 1) and retrieval (Part 2) survey questionnaires; 4) reviewed print materials; 5) developed the survey sampling plan. COG/TPB staff worked with RSG to finalize the design of the survey logo, branded the Regional Travel Survey (RTS). The project management plan was also finalized and signed off by both parties. COG/TPB staff provided additional comments to the Part 1 draft recruitment questionnaire and reviewed the draft Part 2 retrieval questionnaire for the pretest. COG/TPB staff also reviewed drafts of the print materials for the pretest survey, including the advance letter and the pre-notice and reminder postcards. Finally, COG/TPB staff worked on developing the survey sampling plan for the pretest and the main survey.

6C. GIS Data (Technical Support)

Staff planned and participated in the November 15th meeting of the GIS Committee where we discussed the Minimum Essential Data Set (MEDS) and set the priority layers. GIS Day activities were also discussed.

Staff planned and participated in the November 15th meeting of the National Capitol Region Geospatial Data Exchange (NCR GDX) Governance Working Group where we discussed the transition of the NCR GDX to the ArcGIS Online platform.

Staff participated in the November 17th Chief Information Officers (CIO) Committee webinar where NextGen 9-1-1 and the GDX transition were discussed.

Staff participated in internal and external meetings regarding the analysis of transportation impacts of WMATA’s SAFETRACK program, including developing the response to the request and to define points of contact for identifying, obtaining and analyzing data used for the analysis.

Staff worked with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) staff to obtain GIS data related to DDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Staff provided a map graphic of the MPO and Urbanized Area Boundaries to the Plan Development and Coordination Director of for use in materials related to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for MPO Coordination presentations for the December TPB Technical Committee and TPB monthly meeting.

Staff obtained the latest available GIS data for the National Highway System (NHS) and National Highway Planning Network (NHPN) from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) website.

Staff refined the TPB Freight-Significant Network GIS dataset originally created by TPB’s freight planner. Staff consolidated line work and added attributes and additional features to include Tier 1-3 regional freight-significant facilities.

Staff obtained the 2015 Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data from COG planning staff.

Staff obtained the Round 9.0 Cooperative Forecast population, household and employment data from Department of Community Planning & Services (DCPS) staff.

Staff created and/or updated several transportation-related datasets (truck restrictions, managed lanes and HPMS) for inclusion in the DTP spatial data library (“G Drive”).

Staff continued to refine the proposed new structure of the G Drive; tasks included data reformatting, database creation and developing/revising metadata.

Staff reviewed the methodology used by fellow COG/TPB staff to identify TAZs to be analyzed in the Environmental Justice Communities of Concern Study.

Staff provided contacts to BMC staff who were coordinating LIDAR data collection in Maryland.


6D. Regional Transportation Data Clearinghouse

Staff attended the November 18th meeting of the Travel Forecasting Subcommittee and delivered a brief presentation on the recent updates to the Regional Transportation Data Clearinghouse (RTDC).

Staff sent a request for data to transit providers to acquire transit data for FY16 for inclusion in the RTDC.

Staff requested Metrorail monthly average weekday ridership from WMATA staff; data received was appended to the current data available through the ‘Metrorail Average Weekday Ridership’ tool in the RTDC web application (https://gis.mwcog.org/rtdc/map).

Staff received 2016 bicycle count data files for counts taken by TPB Travel Monitoring staff for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Staff worked together to review data and develop guidelines for data formatting in preparation for adding these data to the RTDC.

Staff developed several ArcGIS Online (AGOL) content items for datasets in the RTDC, including truck restrictions, managed lanes, HPMS, Cooperative Forecast and freight-related datasets.

Staff updated the RTDC web map application functionality to ensure the new transit and Cooperative Forecast datasets are accessible through the current application interface.

Staff began to write programs to process hourly vehicle classification data so that it can be more easily digestible and viewable by RTDC users.

Staff provided contacts to DDOT staff who were looking for real-time transit feeds for their GoDCGo.com interactive map.

Staff produced a list of working DC PCS/HERE stations and requested traffic volume data from Maryland and Virginia for the SafeTrack analysis.

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COOPERATIVE FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COORDINATION

$860,000 $39,222 23% 51

7. COOPERATIVE FORECASTING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COORDINATION

DCPS staff continued begun earlier with the Planning Directors and GSA staff to identify and delineate “Central Business Areas” (CBAs). The projected goal is to have a composite regional map for final review and discussion during the first quarter of CY2017, including informational briefings to appropriate Transportation committees. Included in this analysis is a matrix developed with DTP staff to address the GSA designation factors, including the linkages between projected growth, sustainability and levels and modes of transportation service to the proposed CBAs. During November, DCPS staff geocoded additional GSA databases and created GIS layers and maps showing the facility locations to share with Cooperative Forecasting Subcommittee and Planning Directors members to assist with this research. DCPS staff also continued work on the “State of the Region: Human Capital” report which utilizes the Cooperative Forecasts and Census data to determine existing and projected demographic trends.

https://gis.mwcog.org/rtdc/map


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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATION

$830,200 $54,174 33% 53

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATION

8A. Public Participation

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) met on November 10. At the meeting the CAC received an update on the TPB’s Transportation Safety Activities and the TPB’s regional Environmental Justice analysis that has identified a draft map of “Communities of Concern.”

8B. Communications

The TPB News 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.

An outline for the 2017 Region magazine was developed.

Content and design of the 2016 CLRP brochure was finalized.

8C. Human Services Transportation Coordination

During the month of November, staff drafted a memo to the TPB with comments from the Access for All Advisory Committee on the CLRP and other transportation concerns received at the October 27 AFA meeting. The draft memo was distributed to the AFA for review, and refinements were made. Responses to the AFA comments related the CLRP were included in the public comments and responses document mailed to the TPB. Staff made a presentation to the TPB with the comments from the AFA at the November 16 TPB meeting because Chairman Allen was unable to attend.


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

$422,700 $10,486 14% 55

9. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE (TAP) AN LAND USE CONNECTION (TLC) PROGRAM

In November, consultants continued project work on the eight approved technical assistance projects. District of Columbia - Metrorail Walkshed Improvement Project – The project kickoff meeting occurred on December 5, 2016. Staff participated in the meeting with the District Department of Transportation, stakeholders from Prince George’s County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and consultant Toole Design Group. The consultant is reviewing existing plans and working with jurisdiction staff to plan future public outreach meetings. Falls Church, VA – West Falls Church Transportation Study – The consultant, Nelson/Nygaard Associates, is reviewing existing planning studies and performing their initial review.


City of Frederick, MD – Golden Mile Multimodal Access Enhancement Plan 30% Design – The project team conducted a site visit of the project corridor on December 16, 2016. Frederick City, County, and other stakeholders participated. Greenbelt, MD – Senior Mobility and Accessibility Needs and Barriers Study – The consultant, KFH Group, produced a sample survey, to review with Greenbelt City staff and representatives of local senior citizen’s groups. Manassas, VA – Streetscape Design Standards for Mathis Ave - The project kickoff meeting will occur on November 28, 2016. Staff will participate in the meeting with the City of Manassas and consultant Gensler Montgomery County, MD – Bus Rapid Transit Station Design – The project team hosted a workshop with stakeholders on December 16, 2016. The consultant, ZGF Architects, will use input from the workshop to confine to refine the design criteria and station elements. Prince William County, VA – Mixed-Use Connectivity and Multimodal Connectivity around Future VRE Stations – The project team is working with VRE and Prince William County to evaluate changes to the scope, based on pending action from the VRE Board on the Gainesville Rail extension. Takoma Park, MD – New Avenue Bikeway – The consultant, RKK, is working on refining their initial draft designs for the bike facilities to submit in January. Staff has begun the initial review of projects for the Virginia Transportation Alternatives Program. VDOT will transmit their official project scores and evaluations to the TPB in January.


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TPB SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT $825,785 $43,283 26% 57

10. TPB SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT

10A. 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 in November:

• State Transportation Working Group; TPB Technical Committee meeting; TPB Steering Committee meeting

• Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee; TPB Freight Subcommittee; Transportation Safety Subcommittee

• TPB Traffic Incident Management Conference • TPB – Citizen’s Advisory Committee; Monthly TPB Meeting

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 worked 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 of 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.

Other additional activities for the month of November includes:

• Discussions with Board members: Mr. Nohe – Prince William County • Discussions regarding regional transportation planning: meeting w/Frank Principe (COG

Board members, Prince William County Supervisor) and Ms. Peggy Tadej (NVRC) re: Fast Ferry Service; Planning Directors Technical Committee (GSA Location Policy); Fairfax County staff meeting and conference call - MSWG Recommendations;

• Metro Strategy Group Conference Call w COG-ED Mr. Chuck Bean and COG’s Legislative Committee Call

10B. UPWP

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 $2,009,535 $54,943 11% 59

11. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A. District of Columbia

Program Development, Data Requests, and Miscellaneous Services

Staff attended the monthly meeting cycle (STWG, Technical Committee, TPB)

Traffic Counts and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Support

Staff prepared the agenda, participated in, and prepared the summary for the October 26th DDOT HPMS Committee meeting. This meeting included status updates by DDOT and TPB staff, as well as a discussion of items that needed to be verified for the 2016 Traffic Monitoring System Report.

Staff provided the 2015 DC HPMS Extent and Travel Report to DDOT Staff.

Staff provided current and historical traffic data to DDOT staff who were asked by an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) to reclassify parts of 11th St NE.

Staff continued to work with DDOT staff to resolve the issues with the HERE stations so that these data can continue to be useful to DDOT.

Staff processed, reviewed, and summarized the September continuous count station data.

Staff prepared a draft of the 2016 Traffic Monitoring System Report.

Staff reviewed the short term counts provided by the contractor and requested recounts where there were errors.

B. 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 PE number. See TLC item above for further details about the TLC Program.

Program Development Management

Staff attended the monthly meeting cycle (STWG, Technical Committee, TPB)

Project Planning Studies

TPB staff worked closely with SHA staff and project consultants to reach consensus on modeling assumptions for 2040 Alternative 1. Subsequently, TPB staff finalized networks, executed travel demand model runs for Alternative 1 and transmitted the files and results to MD SHA staff for postprocessing.

Travel Monitoring / Transportation Performance Measures

Staff completed and transmitted the Maryland HOV report and updated supporting files to MDOT.

C. Virginia

Program Development and Data / Documentation Processing


Staff attended the monthly meeting cycle (STWG, Technical Committee, TPB.

Travel Monitoring and Survey

Staff continued work on a draft memo outlining the “Big Data” sources in use by TPB. Field data collection was completed for non-motorized (bicycle and pedestrian) count locations in Tysons Corner and staff began work on the accompanying technical memorandum.

Regional and Sub-Regional Studies

Staff reviewed materials for and participated in the November meetings of the NVTC, the NVTA, the RJACC, the PPC, the TransAction Subcommittee, and the VRE GHX Technical Committee. Staff provided a briefing on the regional household travel survey to the NVTC MAC on November 15.

D. WMATA

Program Development

Staff attended the monthly meeting cycle (STWG, Technical Committee, TPB).

Bus Facility Enforcement and Education Guidelines for the National Capital Region

Staff held a study kick-off meeting with the consulting team (KAI / FITP) and WMATA staff at TPB offices on November 14. CONTINUOUS AIRPORT SYSTEM PLANNING

12A. 2015 Regional Air Passenger Survey

Staff continued geocoding the survey data file.

12B. Ground Access Travel Time Study

Staff continued responding to comments on the draft study.

12C. Air Cargo Element

Staff continued responding to comments on the draft study.

DC, MD and VA BILLEDFTA, FHWA and LOCAL FUNDS THIS % FUNDS

BUDGET TOTAL EXPENDED MONTH EXPENDED1. Long-Range PlanningLong Range Plan 1,104,771.00 411,296.86 76,776.61 37% SUBTOTAL 1,104,771.00 411,296.86 76,776.61 37%2. Performance-Based Planning and ProgrammingPlanning 225,576.00 54,742.24 16,543.21 24%Transportation Improvement Plan 293,563.00 74,590.55 13,367.97 25% SUBTOTAL 519,139.00 129,332.79 29,911.18 25%3. Mobile Emissions PlanningAir Quality Conformity 867,563.00 345,215.94 65,260.46 40%Mobile Emissions Analysis 731,242.00 245,189.17 55,893.52 34% SUBTOTAL 1,598,805.00 590,405.11 121,153.98 37%4. Planning ProgramsCongestion Mgmt Process 284,479.00 63,073.40 5,763.70 22%Congestion Monitoring 154,802.00 63,784.44 10,556.83 41%MOITS 507,444.00 155,982.19 27,685.28 31%Emergency Preparedness 106,205.00 33,938.76 8,110.93 32%Transportation Safety 118,333.00 28,518.26 5,299.98 24%Bike & Pedestrian 126,018.00 60,486.39 10,377.79 48%Regional Public Transit 129,532.00 50,194.29 7,898.20 39%Freight Planning 153,336.00 81,188.77 12,609.45 53%MATOC 134,046.00 50,829.98 9,128.88 38% SUBTOTAL 1,714,195.00 587,996.49 97,431.04 34%5. Travel ForecastingSoftware Support 196,593.00 40,080.86 7,036.72 20%Network Development 740,087.00 260,531.80 42,486.70 35%Models Development 1,330,077.00 447,888.80 97,794.15 34% SUBTOTAL 2,266,757.00 748,501.47 147,317.56 33%

COG/TPB BUDGET EXPENDITURE SUMMARYNovember 2016

FY 2017 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD

DC, MD and VA BILLEDFTA, FHWA and LOCAL FUNDS THIS % FUNDS

BUDGET TOTAL EXPENDED MONTH EXPENDED

COG/TPB BUDGET EXPENDITURE SUMMARYNovember 2016

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6. Travel Monitoring and Data ProgramsHousehold Travel Survey 2,409,939.00 154,255.26 68,765.35 6%Travel Monitoring Counts/Studies 242,257.00 97,507.10 23,697.38 40%Regional Transpiration Data Clearinghouse 300,492.00 75,652.24 20,782.65 25%GIS Technical Support 534,547.00 224,923.26 63,841.02 42% SUBTOTAL 3,487,235.00 552,337.85 177,086.40 16%7. Cooperative Forecasting and Transportation Planning CoordinationCooperative Forecasting Coordination 859,980.00 199,543.35 39,222.18 23% SUBTOTAL 859,980.00 199,543.35 39,222.18 23%8. Public Participation and Human Service Transportation Coordination Public Participation 553,532.00 220,478.82 43,083.52 40%Annual Report 122,421.00 53,851.50 11,090.91 44%Human Svc Trans Coordination 154,270.00 0.00 0.00 0% SUBTOTAL 830,223.00 274,330.32 54,174.44 33%9. Transportation Alternatives and Transportation Land Use Connection ProgramAlternatives and TLC 422,700.00 59,693.09 10,485.57 14% SUBTOTAL 422,700.00 59,693.09 10,485.57 14%10. TPB Support and ManagementTPB Support and Mgmt 749,365.00 198,970.28 39,822.33 27%UPWP 76,424.00 14,085.71 3,460.29 18% SUBTOTAL 825,789.00 213,055.99 43,282.62 26%SUBTOTAL CORE PROGRAM ITEMS 1-10 13,629,594.00 3,766,493.31 796,841.58 28%TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEDistrict of Columbia 350,118.00 74,737.12 21,758.23 21%Maryland 815,367.00 71,108.68 14,814.09 9%Virginia 671,428.00 79,150.83 17,612.37 12%WMATA 172,620.00 3,951.43 757.88 2%Technical Assistance Program Total 2,009,533.00 228,948.06 54,942.57 11%

TPB GRAND TOTAL 15,639,127.00 3,995,441.37 851,784.15 26%

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 2,294.56 1,728.70 396.66 8,271.30 1,897.90DDOT HPMS 235,000.00 72,442.56 40,624.43 12,523.14 194,375.57 59,919.42Data Transferal 15,000.00 0.00 2,593.05 0.00 12,406.95 0.00Loading Zone and Truck Restrictions 60,376.00 0.00 10,437.19 0.00 49,938.81 0.00Other Tasks A.5 29,742.00 0.00 5,141.50 0.00 24,600.50 0.00 SUBTOTAL 350,118.00 74,737.12 60,524.87 12,919.80 289,593.13 61,817.32B. MarylandMD Program Development 20,000.00 1,613.16 3,457.40 278.87 16,542.60 1,334.30Project Planning Studies 90,000.00 48,968.72 15,558.29 8,465.22 74,441.71 40,503.50Feasibility/Special Studies 50,000.00 0.00 8,643.50 0.00 41,356.50 0.00Transpiration Performance Measures 150,000.00 19,216.20 25,930.49 3,321.90 124,069.51 15,894.30Training, Misc and Tech Support 25,000.00 0.00 4,321.75 0.00 20,678.25 0.00Transportation/Land Use Connection Program 160,000.00 1,310.60 27,659.19 226.56 132,340.81 1,084.03Other Tasks B.7 320,367.00 0.00 55,381.82 0.00 264,985.18 0.00 SUBTOTAL 815,367.00 71,108.68 140,952.43 12,292.55 674,414.57 58,816.13C. VirginiaData Documentation Processing 15,000.00 5,647.54 2,593.05 976.29 12,406.95 4,671.25Travel Monitoring Surveys 140,000.00 45,734.48 24,201.79 7,906.12 115,798.21 37,828.36Travel Modeling 40,000.00 0.00 6,914.80 0.00 33,085.20 0.00Sub Region Study 100,000.00 27,768.81 17,286.99 4,800.39 82,713.01 22,968.42Long Distance Commuter Bus 100,000.00 0.00 17,286.99 0.00 82,713.01 0.00Other Tasks C.6 276,428.00 0.00 47,786.09 0.00 228,641.91 0.00 SUBTOTAL 671,428.00 79,150.83 116,069.71 13,682.80 555,358.29 65,468.03D. WMATAProgram Development 5,000.00 1,881.19 5,000.00 1,881.19 0.00 0.00Misc Services 15,000.00 663.75 15,000.00 663.75 0.00 0.00Bus Facility Guidelines 137,620.00 1,406.50 137,620.00 1,406.50 0.00 0.00TAZ Conversion Table 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 172,620.00 3,951.43 172,620.00 3,951.43 0.00 0.00

GRAND TOTAL 2,009,535.00 228,948.06 490,167.01 42,846.58 1,519,365.99 186,101.48

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