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INTERMODAL COORDINATING

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MINUTES OF THE

INTERMODAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 9, 2019

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. James Foster, City of Trenton, Chair Mr. John Gardocki, Butler County Regional Transit Authority, 1st Vice Chair Mr. Scott Pennington, Boone County Fiscal Court, 2nd Vice Chair Ms. Jackie Alf, John R. Jurgensen Mr. Scott Brown, Ohio Department of Transportation/D8 Mr. Don Burrell, Cincinnati Cycle Club Mr. Frank Busofsky, TANK Mr. Kevin Chesar, City of Monroe Mr. Kevin Costello, Boone County Fiscal Court Ms. Erin Donovan, City of Fairfield Mr. Brian Elliff, Miami Township Mr. Chris Ertel, City of Cincinnati Mr. James Fausz, PDS of Kenton County Mr. Andrew Fluegemann, Ohio Department of Transportation/D8 Mr. Timothy Gilday, Hamilton County Engineer’s Office Mr. Adam Goetzman, Green Township Ms. Tonya Higdon, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Ms. Nikki Hill (representing Ms. Callan-Ramler), Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/D6 Mr. Ted Hubbard, Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District Mr. Brad Johnson, Hamilton County Environmental Services Mr. Chris Kelly (representing Mr. Anderton), City of Cincinnati/Aviation Ms. Martha Kelly, City of Cincinnati Ms. Jenna LeCount, Colerain Township Mr. J. Todd Listerman, Dearborn County Department of Transportation & Engineering Mr. Josh Mann, Cincinnati/N. Kentucky International Airport Mr. Luke Mantle, Campbell County Fiscal Court Mr. J. Allen Messer (representing Mr. Engle), City of Hamilton Mr. Jason Millard, City of Lebanon Ms. Cindy Minter, Campbell County Fiscal Court Ms. Chris Moran, League of Women Voters Mr. Sam Perry, City of Oxford Mr. Tramaine Phillips (representing Mr. Johnston), Green Umbrella

Mr. John Rayman, Clermont Transportation Connection Ms. Kelly Schwegman, Northern Kentucky Health Department Mr. Steve Sievers, Anderson Township Mr. Dave Spinney, Butler County Transportation Improvement District

Mr. Nick Tewes (representing Mr. Hendrix), Kenton County Fiscal Court Mr. Jeff Thelen, Northern Kentucky Area Development District Mr. Rob Thelen, City of Edgewood Mr. Reggie Victor, City of Cincinnati Mr. Tom Voss, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Mr. Robert Ware, Warren County Regional Planning Commission Mr. Aaron Wiegand (representing Mr. Franck), West Chester Township Mr. Greg Wilkens, Butler County Engineer’s Office Mr. Cory Wright, Union Township GUEST Mr. Josh Bradford, Ohio Department of Transportation Mr. Tim Brandstetter, Brandstetter & Carroll Mr. Brian Goubeaux, City of Cincinnati Mr. Dan Hoying, LJB, Inc. Ms. Joy Landry, Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services Mr. Dennis Lechlak, City of Cincinnati Mr. David Mases, Integrated Engineering Mr. Daniel Menetrey, Boone County Ms. Ashley Patrick, DLZ Mr. Gordon Perry, City of Blue Ash Ms. Sandy Roark, TEC Engineering Mr. Chris Schneider, PDS of Kenton County Mr. Bill Shefcik, City of Cincinnati Mr. Jeff Uckotter, Miami Township Mr. Jeff Wallace, Barge Design Mr. Jon Wiley, Woolpert Mr. Mike Yeager, Integrated Engineering STAFF Regina Fields Lorrie Platt Summer Jones Travis Miller Margaret Minzner Bob Koehler Dave Shuey Karen Whitaker Adam Evans Andy Meyer Andy Reser Brad Mason Brandon Rudd Robyn Bancroft Liren Zhou CALL TO ORDER Mr. James Foster, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. He welcomed everyone to the April ICC meeting.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 12, 2019 MINUTES Mr. James Foster, Chair, asked if there were any corrections or amendments to the March 12, 2019 minutes. Mr. Voss moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Gilday seconded the motion, motion carried.

MARCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIONS Mr. James Foster, Chair, asked the members to review the minutes of the March Executive Committee meeting.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRESS REPORT Mr. James Foster, Chair, asked the committee members to review the monthly progress report for

March and comment as desired. There being no comments, the progress report for the Transportation

Department was accepted.

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Ms. Lorrie Platt, OKI Staff, reported Governor DeWine signed Sub. HB 62, the $8.5 billion

Transportation Budget, into law effective July 1st. The Ohio Department of Taxation has created a

spreadsheet with the distribution amounts to each municipality under the new gas tax increase over

the biennium in a new 55%-45% split respectively, as opposed to the current 60%-40% spilt. Sub. HB

62 increases the motor fuel tax to 10.5 cents and increases the diesel fuel tax to 19 cents. This new

amount is estimated to generate an increase of $865 million in motor fuel tax revenue annually. Of

the $865 million and with the split percentages, the state will receive $524 million while local

governments will receive $381 million. Here are the other provisions in the final version of Sub. HB 62

impacting municipalities:

$5 permissive licensing fee for municipalities and townships Funding public transit at $70 million $200 and $100 fees for electric and hybrid vehicles respectively. Creates the Ohio's Roads to Our Future Study Committee. Retains local control of e-scooters Changes administrative practices and allows the state to reduce LGF revenue distribution

amounts for use of Red Light Cameras Removes $5 million relief funding from Oil and Gas Fund to communities impacted by fracking

Ms. Platt mentioned that it is National Work Zone Awareness Week and for everyone to wear orange on Wednesday.

TECHNOLOGY Mr. Brad Mason, OKI Staff, as part of the Congestion Management Analysis Report that will be

submitted this fall, turning movement traffic counts were conducted at 18 of OKI region's busiest

intersections. With this new leveraging technology and deploying of Miovision Scout Video

Units (essentially cameras with vehicle tracking technology) mounted on the intersection's signal pole

shoots a video from the camera approximately 20 feet in the air during peak weekday hours (7-9 AM

and 4-6 PM). The data collected will be inputted into signal timing sheets to give an accurate

measurement of the amount of delay a motorist can expect at each intersection during rush hour,

based on the current equipment and signal timing patterns.

He mentioned a few of the intersections: routes along Route 4 in Fairfield, Beechmont and Five Mile,

US 50 at SR 1 in Indiana, and many more. The purpose of the counts is to provide a snapshot of

growth in the areas since the last report was submitted four years ago. Additionally, they help show

whether some of our most important non-highway transportation infrastructure are facing excessive

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congestion. OKI Senior Planner, Adam Evans and Transportation Planner, Nathan Zeigler are leading

the charge on this project.

Mr. Mason mentioned two drones which will be utilized differently depending on the project have

been purchased. The drones will assist in analyzing projects from concept to completion as well as

creating new aerial imagery and geospatial data utilized by the GIS department. GIS Manager, David

Shuey as well as myself will be leading this effort. Feel free to contact us if feel you may have a need

to utilize a drone.

SCOTT, GREENUP AND MADISON CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY Mr. Chris Schneider, PDS of Kenton County, presented on the traffic study on Scott, Greenup and Madison Corridor. The main goals from the traffic study are for traffic condition, calming, improve safety, improve community feel/character and to provide recommendations for improvement.

CINCINNATI DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING STUDY Mr. Dennis Lechlak, City of Cincinnati and Tim Brandstetter, Brandstetter Carroll, presented on the

Traffic Signal Timing Study in the Downtown Cincinnati area. The goal of the study is to optimize traffic

signal operations as necessary to ensure a safe, balanced and efficient transportation system for all users and

to ensure the signal network supports livability and economic vitality.

Mr. Lechlak also announced that Ms. Martha Kelly will be retiring in May and that her knowledge will

be greatly missed.

FY2020 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Mr. Bob Koehler, OKI Staff, presented highlights of the Draft FY2020 UPWP. The draft contains

twenty-seven different elements in Transportation and Regional Planning. Some the highlights

include a new TIP, update of the metropolitan transportation plan, use of UAVs for data collection

and ongoing funding cycles for TA, STP, SNK, CMAQ and 5310. He said the draft work program has

been reviewed by state and federal agencies.

Mr. Hubbard moved to recommend approval of Resolution 2019-08 concerning approval of the OKI Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Burrell seconded the motion, motion carried.

CERTIFICATION OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS Mr. Bob Koehler, OKI Staff, MPO’s are required to be certified in the federal metropolitan planning

process in order to receive federal funds for transportation projects. Each year OKI self certifies that

all the requirements of this process are met, enabling funding to be allocated to local projects. Mr.

Koehler stated that OKI was also reviewed on site in 2016 by federal agencies which found that all

planning regulations of USC 23 and 49 were met. He asked for recommendation for approval of

Resolution 2019-09.

Mr. Gilday moved to recommend approval of Resolution 2019-09 Concerning Certification of the Urban Transportation Planning Process. Ms. Kelly seconded the motion, motion carried.

FY18-21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION #17

Mr. Andy Reser, OKI Staff, Administrative Modification #17 one highway project in Ohio, two in Kentucky and one in Indiana. Also a late addition at your table, on the pink sheet. The Modification

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adds a project to the ODOT Highway Safety line item, combines phases 3 & 4 of the Dudley Road project in Kenton County and updates the funding amount for one Grouped Project item in Dearborn County. It also moves a BCRTA bus purchase project from FY20 to FY19. There are some additional statewide CMAQ money available in FY19, and we are trying to take advantage of that. Mr. Ertel moved to recommend approval of TIP Administrative Modification #17. Mr. Voss, seconded the motion, motion carried. FY18-21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/AMENDMENT #16 Mr. Andy Reser, OKI Staff, TIP Amendment #16 adds the Ohio funded portion to a project to repair the Roebling Suspension Bridge. It also adds additional $15 million to a project to resurface a portion of I-275 in Kenton County. Both projects are exempt from air quality conformity. The amendment was posted since March 28th and we have received no comments. Mr. Fluegemann moved to recommend to Executive Committee approval of Resolution 2019-10 Concerning Amendment #16 of the Fiscal Years 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Thelen seconded the motion, motion carried.

DRAFT FY20-23 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Reser, OKI Staff, the Draft FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program is the short range

component of the Long Range Plan and is updated every two (2) years with funding commitments

for next four (4) years. It lists all federal-aid highway and Federal Transit Administration funded

projects, as well as regionally-significant state funded projects in the region. The Draft TIP includes

$1.3 billion in federal, state and local funds for the region with $424 million for transit and $876

million for highways. $173 million are OKI sub-allocated federal funds. The Draft TIP includes 38 new

projects with OKI sub-allocated funds (CMAQ, SNK, STP, and TA) as well as 14 ODOT, KYTC, INDOT

projects. On April 11th a 30-day public comment period will begin for the Draft FY 2020-2023 TIP

with a public hearing to be held on May 6th in the OKI Board Room at 5pm. The Draft TIP is scheduled

for approval at the May 9th OKI Board meeting. It will then be sent to the State DOTs for FHWA

review and inclusion in the STIPs by July 1st. The new TIP will be effective July 1, 2019. You can find

the Draft document here: tip.oki.org/draft.

Mr. Busofsky moved to concur with staff recommendations to begin public comment period April 15 through May 10th. Mr. Gardocki seconded the motion, motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Andy Reser, OKI Staff, announced that May is bike month and after the ICC May meeting, red

bike will be hosting a bike outing which you should receive an email with more information. Please

RSVP if you are interested so enough bikes will be available.

Mr. Andy Reser, OKI Staff, announced a correction to the Prioritization Process guidance. Ohio

CMAQ funding can be used for projects both inside and outside of the urbanized area.

Mr. James Foster, Chair, announced a flyer is provided on the back table for the May TIP public

hearing.

Mr. James Foster, Chair, announced a flyer is on the back table for the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition.

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PUBLIC COMMENT None. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the ICC is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in the OKI Board Room at 9:30 a.m. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Fausz and seconded by Mr. Voss to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 a.m., motion carried.

______________________________ Andy Reser TIP MANAGER /rmf 04/10/19

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

 Kris Knochelmann            Mark R. Policinski President                                     CEO 

 

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MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 

OHIO‐KENTUCKY‐INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS APRIL 11, 2019 – 10:30 A.M. 

OKI BOARD ROOM  

Call to Order  President Knochelmann, noting that there was a quorum, called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. with the following members in attendance.   

MEMBERS          Mr. T.C. Rogers, Butler County Board of Commissioners, Past President   Judge Steve Pendery, Campbell County Fiscal Court   Mr. Edwin H. Humphrey, Clermont County Board of Commissioners   Mr. Rick Probst, Dearborn County Board of Commissioners   Mr. Todd Portune, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners   Judge Kris Knochelmann, Kenton County Fiscal Court, President   Mr. Jeff Capell, Blue Ash, Ohio   Mr. James Sunderhaus, Cheviot, Ohio   Mr. Charles Tassell, Deer Park, Ohio   Mr. Tom Cahill, Jr. Erlanger, Kentucky   Mr. Gary Winn, Florence, Kentucky   Ms. Mary Burns, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky   Mr. Roger Peterman, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky   Mr. Robert Brown, Hamilton, Ohio   Mr. Henry Menninger, Harrison, Ohio   Mr. Christopher Reinersman, Independence, Kentucky   Mr. Jeffrey Aylor, Lebanon, Ohio   Ms. Traci Theis, Madeira, Ohio   Mr. Larry Mulligan, Middletown, Ohio   Mr. Chris Dobrozsi, Montgomery, Ohio   Ms. Beth Fennell, Newport, Kentucky   Ms. Donna Laake, Norwood, Ohio   Mr. Steve Dana, Oxford, Ohio   Mr. Jeffrey Anderson, Springdale, Ohio   Mr. Dan Bell, Taylor Mill, Kentucky   Mr. Bryan Miller, Union, Kentucky   Mr. Jim O’Reilly, Wyoming, Ohio 

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  Board Members (continued)   Mr. Josh Gerth, Anderson Township   Mr. Karl B. Schultz, Miami Township   Mr. Robert K. McGee, Union Township   Mr. Mark Welch, West Chester Township   Ms. Christine Matacic, Butler County Association of Township Trustees & Clerks   Ms. Cathy Flaig, Boone County Fiscal Court   Mr. Brian Painter, Campbell County Fiscal Court   Mr. Mark McCormack, Dearborn County Plan Commission   Mr. David Okum, Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission   Mr. Greg Sketch, Kenton County Planning Commission   Mr. Dennis Andrew Gordon, PDS of Kenton County   Ms. Katherine Keough‐Jurs, Cincinnati (City) Planning Commission   Mr. Greg Kathman, Fairfield (City) Planning Commission   Mr. Craig Beckley, Resident Member   Mr. Bill Brayshaw, Resident Member   Mr. Roger Kerlin, Resident Member   Mr. Pete Metz, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Resident Member   Ms. Pamela Mullins, Resident Member   Mr. Scott Pennington, Boone County Engineer, Resident Member   Mr. Kenneth F. Reed, Resident Member, Treasurer   Mr. V. Anthony Simms‐Howell, Ohio Comm. on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, Resident Member   Mr. Tom Voss, Resident Member   Mr. Ted Hubbard, Hamilton County Engineer   Mr. David Painter, Clermont County Board of Commissioners, Second Vice President   Mr. Sal Santoro, Kentucky State Representative   Mr. Jim Ude, Indiana Department of Transportation   Mr. Robert Yeager, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet   Mr. Andrew Aiello, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky   Mr. Christopher Lawson, Butler County Regional Transit Authority    

GUESTS  

  Mr. Jeff Earlywine, representing Judge Moore, Boone County Fiscal Court   Mr. Dave Kennedy, representing Ted Phelps, Loveland, Ohio   Mr. Steve Hartke, representing Mike Gilb, Mason, Ohio   Mr. Jim Lukas, representing Kevin Hardman, Sharonville, Ohio   Mr. Geoff Milz, representing Daniel Unger, Colerain Township   Mr. Gregg Orosz, representing Jonathan Sams, Warren Co. Assn. of Twp. Trustees & Clerks   Mr. Ryan Cook, representing Stan Williams, Warren County Regional Planning Commission   Mr. Tommy Arnold, representing Tammy Campbell, Ohio Department of Transportation   Ms. Prudence Dana, City of Oxford   Ms. Kelli Everett, Structurepoint   Mr. Kent Moore, Structurepoint   Ms. Sandy Roark, TEC Engineering 

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  Guests (continued)     Mr. Jeff Wallace, Barge Design   Mr. Skip Schulte, Citizen   Ms. Courtney Neltner, Northern Kentucky Chamber   Mr. Carl Ruf, Strand  

LEGAL COUNSEL  

  Mr. Edward Diller, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister  

STAFF  

  Mr. Mark R. Policinski  Mr. Robert W. Koehler  Ms. Marilyn F. Osborne   Ms. Karen Whitaker    Ms. Purcy Nance    Ms. Lorrie Platt   Mr. Andy Reser      Mr. David Shuey    Mr. Brad Mason     Ms. Robyn Bancroft    Mr. Adam Evans    Mr. Andy Meyer   Ms. Summer Jones    Mr. Travis Miller    Ms. Florence Parker   Mr. Liren Zhou      Mr. Jim Pickering    Ms. Regina Fields              Mr. Andrew Aiello led the Board of Directors in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Announcements  

President Knochelmann reminded everyone to sign in for attendance purposes. He also reminded everyone that this is a Board of Directors meeting and that Executive Committee Alternates are not able to vote.  ITEM #1:  ADMINISTRATIVE   

A. President’s Report  President Knochelmann acknowledged Kentucky State Representative Sal Santoro who was  in attendance at the meeting.    B.  Approval of March 14, 2019 Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting      President Knochelmann called for corrections and/or additions to the March 14, 2019 minutes of the  Executive  Committee Meeting.  There  being  none, Mr.  Reed moved  that  the minutes  be approved as mailed. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion; motion carried.            

C.  Executive Director’s Report  Mr. Mark Policinski introduced new OKI staff members Dr. Liren Zhou, Manager of Transportation Modeling and Jim Pickering, Communications Specialist.  Mr.  Policinski  reported  that April  is Distracted Driving Month.  It  is  an effort  to  recognize  the dangers of and eliminate preventable deaths from distracted driving. He reported that there are 

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about 360,000 accidents every year as a result of distracted driving. He pointed out that even hands‐free phone calls are distracting.  Mr. Policinski reported that Ohio passed a gas tax increase of 10.5 cents/gallon and 19 cents on diesel. He explained that the Lorrie Platt will discuss the increase more in her report. However, he pointed out that a key part of the legislation was that the increase was not indexed, which may require another vote sometime sooner than later. He thanked the legislature for passing the gas tax.  Mr. Policinski reported that OKI has made great process in the past year melding technology and transportation. He provided an update on the many technology‐related projects in which OKI is involved. He explained that while most of the staff is engaged in this work, Robyn Bancroft and David Shuey, who leads our internal technology committee, may have the most visible roles. He reported that AV (automated vehicles) has continued to be part of the discussion on their impacts on transportation and society. OKI has an MOU with CVG and UC Research to apply technological solution to real problems at CVG and has joined CVG with Uber to investigate how on‐demand riders can help solve mobility problems. He reported  that UC will have  its own AV and David Shuey had the opportunity to ride and drive the prototype.  Mr.  Policinski  reported  that  in  regard  to  CV  (connected  vehicles),  efforts  are  being  directed toward adaptive signalization, i.e. traffic signals that talk to each other and provide a continuous flow of data to  improve mobility. He explained that OKI  is encouraging communities  to study signalization and work with OKI on possible projects. Efforts are underway with Florence and Boone  County  on  a  large  plan  to  implement  improved  signals  to  reduce  congestion  that  is expected to grow dramatically in the next several years.  Mr. Policinski also provided an update regarding work with EV (electric vehicles), explaining that as part of the VW settlement, OKI is working with Ohio EPA on the location of EV stations in our region. OKI is working with Duke to chart a potential course for EV charging station network. He explained that OKI is trying to determine if the time is appropriate for OKI to be investing in EV infrastructure. He explained that EV development could change the world, but, the question is whether battery technology is a slow moving solution and when major adoption will occur.  Mr. Policinski also provided an update about the Mobility Lab. He explained that the Jobs Hub presentation that Mr. Shuey will be providing is part of the work OKI is doing with Uber, the City of Cincinnati, REDI and  the Cincinnati Chamber. The Mobility  Lab  is also working closely with TANK and SORTA. He explained that OKI’s work with Uber has centered on data exchange that has been applied to OKI’s travel demand model to assist with understanding trips made in the region. A result of this partnership would be the implementation of micro‐transit to solve first mile/last mile problems with getting employees to jobs. OKI is working closely with TANK as they determine how Uber and Transloc can help them solve transit issues. In addition, OKI continues to work with the new leadership at SORTA on a variety of transit issues.     

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D.  Legislative Update  

Ms.  Lorrie  Platt,  staff,  reported  that  Governor  DeWine  signed House  Bill  62,  the  $8.5  billion Transportation Budget, into law effective July 1, 2019. It raises the gas tax on unleaded gasoline by 10.5 cents per gallon, for a total of 38.5 cents, and diesel fuel by 19 cents per gallon, for a total of 47 cents. She explained that it is important to note that local governments will get more of the split.  It was 60/40 and now it will be 55% to the state and 45% to locals. Of the $865 million and with the split percentages, the state will receive $524 million while local governments will receive $381 million. 

Ms. Platt explained that the Ohio Department of Taxation has created a spreadsheet with the distribution amounts to each municipality. She had a document available on the back table that highlights the four counties in the OKI region. She provided the estimated amounts of additional dollars to be received by each county: Butler County‐‐$11.5 million in FY 20 and 21; Clermont County‐‐$4.2  million;  Hamilton  County‐‐$25.8  million;  and Warren  County‐‐$6.8  million.  She added that she would be happy to provide the spreadsheet to anyone interested in the complete table with all the counties.   

Mr.  Ted Hubbard  added  that  in  addition  to  the  above‐stated  funds,  each  county will  receive approximately $1.5 million. 

Judge Pendery questioned what the basis is for doing the allocation. Ms. Platt explained that it is based on the number of registered vehicles in the county. 

Ms.  Platt  highlighted  the  other  provisions  in  the  final  version  of  Sub.  HB  62  impacting municipalities:   

$5 permissive licensing fee for municipalities and townships 

Funding public transit at $70 million  

$200 and $100 fees for electric and hybrid vehicles respectively 

Creates the Ohio's Roads to Our Future Study Committee 

Retains local control of e‐scooters 

Changes administrative practices and allows the state to reduce LGF revenue distribution amounts for use of Red Light Cameras 

Removes $5 million relief  funding from Oil and Gas Fund to communities  impacted by fracking  

To ease  some of  the pain  for  low‐income  individuals  paying  the  regressive  gas  tax, Ms.  Platt explained that the legislature increased Ohio’s earned income tax credit, which typically goes to the working poor on their federal and state taxes.  

Ms. Platt reported that this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. In an effort to keep roadside workers safe, ODOT asked for support by wearing orange yesterday and a few OKI staff did so. She showed a picture that was shared on OKI’s Twitter page. She also showed some of OKI’s recent Facebook posts, including the autonomous survey post and OKI’s attendance at the 

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groundbreaking for the Uptown Gateway and Cincinnati Innovation District. She pointed out that the MLK interchange project triggered the momentum and successes of economic development that is happening now in the Uptown area.     

E.  Finance Officer's Report  Ms. Purcy Nance, staff, reported that the Finance Officer’s Report was distributed around the table. She explained that this report is on the financial statements for the period ended February 28, 2019 and includes current cash information.  Ms.  Nance  referred members  to  page  2  for  the  current  information.  As  of  April  2,  OKI  had $274,893 in the PNC checking account, $22,287 in the HSA/FSA checking account and $697,066 in the STAR Ohio money market mutual fund. Ms. Nance reported that there has been no recent activity on OKI’s line of credit and there is no outstanding balance at report date. 

 Ms. Nance stated that page 3 contains the balance sheet as of February 28. She reported that Cash and Investments are up 39% from this time last year. Receivables are down 14% from this time last year due to completion of the Boone County Study and timing of invoice payments. Ms. Nance  reported  that  at  February  28,  there were  $602,000  in  receivables,  all  associated with January and February invoices. She further stated that payables are up 54% or $29,000 from this time last year due to increased FTA activities combined with timing of routine invoices. 

 Ms. Nance stated that Revenue information is located on page 4. She reported that at February 28, OKI was approximately 67% of the way through the budgeted year. Overall, revenues are at 64%, which is on budget. She noted the following items: Federal revenues are ahead of budget due to the timing of FTA pass through project activities; Local revenues are ahead of budget due to the timing of County funding payments; Miscellaneous revenues are ahead of budget due to the timing of OKI’s annual meeting; and Contributed Services are behind budget due to the timing of RideShare and Clean Air outreach campaigns, offset by FTA pass through project activities.  Ms. Nance stated that page 5 contains Expense information. She reported that overall, expenses are at 62%, which is on budget.   Ms.  Nance  noted  the  following  items:  Category  3,  Travel,  Subsistence  and  Professional Development is behind budget due to the timing of professional development activities, Board travel  and  agency  membership  renewals;  and  Category  6,  Contributed  Services  are  behind budget due  to  the  timing of RideShare and Clean Air outreach campaigns, offset by FTA pass through project activities.  Ms. Nance stated that page 6 contains the General Fund Balance information. She reported that the General Fund Balance has had net increase of approximately $167,000 year to date. The two components  of  this  increase  are  timing  differences  and  year  to  date  activities.  The  timing differences include a $131,000 increase due to timing of county funding payments and $85,000 decrease  due  to  application  of  negotiated  fringe  and  indirect  rates.  The  remaining  $121,000 increase is associated with year‐to‐date operations and timing of active projects. Resulting in a 

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year  to  date  fund  balance  of  $1,534,000.  Of  this  amount,  $334,000  is  committed  to  active projects.   There being no discussion, Mr. Humphrey moved that the Board of Directors accept and file the Finance Officer’s Report dated April 11, 2019. Ms. Matacic seconded the motion; motion carried.  ITEM #2:  BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Ken Reed, Treasurer, reported that the Budget Committee met prior to the Board meeting to begin the budget process for the development of the FY 2020 budget which will begin the first of July. The Budget Committee will see a more robust presentation next month and will request action of the Board in June.  ITEM #3:           JOB HUBS PRESENTATION  Mr.  David  Shuey,  staff,  explained  about  a  year  ago,  Pete  Metz,  OKI  Board  member  and Transportation Policy & Coalition Manager at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, approached OKI with the idea of analyzing accessibility of Job Hubs for the Greater Cincinnati region after seeing a  similar  study conducted  for greater Cleveland. A partnership between  the Chamber, REDI Cincinnati and OKI was formed to accomplish this. He explained that while each partner brought their own business needs for wanting to study job hubs, the expertise brought by each made for a well‐rounded team.  Mr.  Shuey  explained  that  the  project  focused  specifically  on  jobs  in  the  traded‐sector  of  the economy because of their importance to our regional economy. He stated that a key metric they wanted  to  generate was  the  accessibility  to  each  job  hub  for  the  regional  labor  force.  They analyzed trips to each hub via car and public transit. They also wanted to create an interactive website for displaying the results of the study.  Mr.  Pete  Metz  commented  that  this  partnership  helps  to  create  a  regional  vision  for transportation and enables  them  to be  advocates  in order  to help  connect people  to  jobs  in different areas. It creates a common language for everyone so they can all be on the same page. He pointed out that REDI has the relationships and OKI has the expertise to model transportation, so now they can all use the same map and have the same understanding of where jobs are. He thanked OKI for their work. Mr. Metz also pointed out that this information is available to the public and he routinely hears from people that are using the data.  Mr. Shuey explained that OKI’s employment database was the basis for this study. This data is derived from the quarterly census of employment and wages. It serves as an input to the travel demand model and is updated every five years. The 2015 version of the database was used for this study.  Mr. Shuey provided a demonstration of https://jobhubs.oki.org/ and gave an overview of  the data available on the site.  

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Mr. Metz commented about how unique the site is, noting that OKI custom built in transit. He stated that it is an incredibly powerful visual.  Mr.  Shuey  explained  that  next  steps  include  adding  education  and  health  care  hubs.  This information will also be used for the development of the 2050 Long Range Plan.    Mr. Shuey thanked Pete Metz and Hannah Taphorn with the Chamber and Brad Mason, Brandon Flessner and Brandon Rudd of the OKI staff for their great work with the development of the site.  Mr. O’Reilly pointed out that there are many more suburb‐to‐suburb commuters which would not be included in a CBD situation. Mr. Shuey explained that you can go to any of the work hubs and look at the drive and public transit times. However, he pointed out that there were a few that did not have public transit availability.  Ms.  Mullins  stated  that  this  is  a  very  interesting  tool.  She  commented  that  the  Cincinnati Foundation recently conducted a disparity study regarding employment opportunities for lower income individuals and matching them with jobs in the future. She stated that there’s a lot of disconnect as to where there is common information and this would be a useful tool. Mr. Shuey explained that the data is available for public use.  Mr. Shuey also provided an update about OKI’s new Miovision Scout Video Units. He explained that  as  part  of  OKI’s  congestion management  report  that  will  be  completed  this  fall,  OKI  is conducting turning movement counts at 18 of the region’s busiest intersections. He explained that in the past, OKI relied on staff to manually count these intersections. Now, OKI is leveraging technology and deploying new video units. He explained that they are essentially cameras with vehicle tracking technology and are mounted on an intersection’s signal poles. The videos will be shot during peak weekday hours. The footage will then be sent to Miovision for processing. The data collected will give staff an accurate measurement of the amount of delay a motorist can expect at each intersection during rush hour.  Mr. Shuey reported that some of the intersections include: various intersections along Route 4 in Fairfield, Beechmont and Five Mile, US 50 at SR 1  in Dearborn County, and many more. He showed video  from Route 4  in  Fairfield. He explained  that  the purpose of  these  counts  is  to provide a snapshot of growth in those areas since the last report was submitted four years ago. They  also  help  show  whether  some  of  our  most  important  non‐highway  transportation infrastructure is facing excessive congestion.  OKI Senior Planner Adam Evans and Transportation Planner Nathan Zeigler are leading the charge on this project.  Mr. O’Reilly asked the  lag time from sending the  information to Miovision and receiving data back. He commented that the suburbs look forward to being able to receive real time data. Mr. Adam Evans explained that once the information is sent to Miovision, it generally takes 24 hours for processing and feedback. He added that the cost is $18/hour per video on average but could be more expensive depending on what process is undertaken.   

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ITEM #4:  AUTHORIZATION  TO  ENTER  INTO  AN  AGREEMENT WITH  THE  STATE  OF  OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF  TRANSPORTATION FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS 

 Mr. Bob Koehler, staff, explained that every two years, the Council enters into an agreement with the  Ohio  Department  of  Transportation  which  establishes  OKI  as  the Metropolitan  Planning Organization  for  the  Cincinnati  and  Hamilton‐Middletown  urbanized  areas.  This  agreement establishes the Board as the MPO and lays out the types of work we do and allows the business of the organization to move forward. He explained that this agreement will remain in effect until June 30, 2021. 

Mr.  Reed  moved  that  the  Board  of  Directors  approve  Resolution  2019‐07  authorizing  an agreement  with  the  State  of  Ohio  Department  of  Transportation  for  urban  transportation planning and transportation programs. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion; motion carried.  ITEM #5:  INTERMODAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Reser, staff, reported that the Intermodal Coordinating Committee met on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Lorrie Platt and Brad Mason of OKI staff presented the Legislative and Technology report. Chris Schneider of PDS Kenton County provided a summary of the Covington Scott, Greenup and Madison traffic study.  Dennis Lechlak and Tim Brandstetter presented the Cincinnati Downtown Traffic Signal Timing Study. The ICC approved a TIP Administrative Modification and heard about the Draft  FY20‐23  TIP.  Three  resolutions were  recommended  for  approval:  the  FY  20 Unified Planning Work  Program,  Certification  of  the  Urban  Transportation  Planning  Process  and  TIP Amendment #16.  

A. Fiscal Year 2019 Unified Planning Work Program  OKI prepares an annual work program of staff activities. An Executive Summary was included in the mailing.  The  UPWP  contains  27  separate  work  elements  in  Transportation  and  Regional Planning,  all  with  multiple  products.  Mr.  Koehler  provided  a  highlight  of  activities  to  be undertaken,  including  a  new  TIP,  new  2050  Metropolitan  Transportation  Plan,  new  data collection using UAV, completion of the Congestion Management report, and on‐going project funding cycles for STP, SNK, TA, CMAQ and 5310.  Ms. Matacic moved that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 2019‐08 approving the Fiscal Year 2020 Unified Planning Work Program. Mr. Rogers seconded the motion; motion carried.  

B. Certification of the Urban Transportation Planning Process  Mr. Koehler explained that MPOs must remain certified in order to be able to continue to receive federal funding to conduct the necessary regional transportation planning called for as part of the Federal‐Aid Transportation Program. Every year, the OKI Board  is asked to endorse staff’s affirmation  that  OKI  efforts  satisfy  all  such  requirements.  In  addition,  every  fourth  year 

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representatives from FTA and FHWA conduct an on‐site review. The last review was conducted in 2016 and concluded that OKI was meeting or exceeding all of the requirements.   Mr. Reed moved that the Board of Directors approve Resolution OKI 2019‐09 certifying that the urban transportation planning process is being carried out in conformance with all the applicable federal requirements. Mr. Kerlin seconded the motion; motion carried.   

C. Amendment #16 of the FY 2018‐2021 Transportation Improvement Program  Mr. Reser reported that the amendment reflected in the resolution includes one highway project in Ohio and one highway project in Kentucky. He explained that it adds the Ohio funded portion to a project to repair the Roebling Suspension Bridge and an additional $15 million to a project to  resurface  a  portion  of  I‐275  in  Kenton  County.  Both  projects  are  exempt  from  air  quality conformity. The amendment was posted since March 28 no comments were received.   Mr.  Humphrey  moved  that  the  Board  of  Directors  approve  Resolution  2019‐10  regarding Amendment  #16  of  the  FY  2018‐2021  Transportation  Improvement  Program.  Mr.  Tassell seconded the motion.  

D. Presentation of the Draft FY 2020‐2023 Transportation Improvement Program  Mr.  Reser  explained  that  the  TIP  is  the  short  range  component  of  our  2040  Metropolitan Transportation Plan.  It covers four years and the last major update was April 2017.  He explained that it includes funding commitments and all funds for a project are identified by type, phase and fiscal year.  Any project with federal funds and any regionally‐significant project must be listed. Once adopted, the TIP becomes part of the Statewide TIP (STIP).     Mr. Reser reported that there are #1.3 billion in federal, state and local funds and $887 million in federal funds‐‐$173 million of that are OKI sub‐allocated federal funds. He explained that 38 projects with OKI funds are new to the TIP (6 SNK, 11 STP, 12 TA and 9 CMAQ).  Mr. Reser explained that the draft TIP can be found at https://tip.oki.org/draft. A public hearing is scheduled for May 6 at 5 p.m. The comment period ends May 8 and the TIP will be presented for approval at the May 9 meeting. The TIP will then be incorporated into STIPs.  Mr. Rogers moved to concur that the public involvement period begin for the Draft FY 2020‐2023 Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Kerlin seconded the motion; motion carried.  ITEM #6:  CONSENT AGENDA  Mr. Portune moved that the Board of Directors approve the consent agenda as mailed. Mr. Reed seconded  the  motion;  motion  carried.  There  were  no  committee  announcements  and/or updates.   

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ITEM #7:  OTHER BUSINESS  There was no other business for discussion.  ITEM #8:  ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Reed moved that the Board of Directors meeting be adjourned. Ms. Matacic seconded the motion; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11: 27 a.m.                        ______________________________________           KRIS KNOCHELMANN, PRESIDENT             ______________________________________             MARK R. POLICINSKI, SECRETARY KLW 

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRESS REPORT 

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRESS REPORT

APRIL 2019

Short Range Planning (601) Staff attended the TriState Trails Executive Committee. Items discussed were funding strategies, bike

month and trail updates.

Staff answered questions regarding the TA program and scoring process.

Staff attended the ODOT/City of Cincinnati quarterly update meeting to review all city projects.

Transportation Improvement Program (602) During April, staff monitored and updated highway and transit information contained in the FY 2018–2021

TIP. TIP Administrative Modification #17, and TIP Amendments #16 were presented to the ICC on April

9th and to the OKI Board of Directors on April 11th. Development of the draft FY2020-2023 TIP is complete

and the document was released for public comment on April 11th. The FY2020-2023 TIP is scheduled for

adoption in May. A TIP Amendment and TIP Administrative Modification were prepared for the May ICC

and Executive Committee meetings.

Surveillance (605.1) Staff performed model review and update for the Millikin Road traffic analysis and provided updated traffic forecast. Staff started working on the Western Hills Viaduct traffic analysis for the City of Cincinnati.

Staff continued to debug the ABM and run model with 2015 base year data and perform alternative and

scenario tests.

Staff continued to prepare future year model input for the 2050 AMB model.

Staff started to perform the turning movement data collection.

Staff continued to update the 2015 highway and transit network to generate the E+C network for ABM

and the trip model.

Staff continued to compile and input the 2018 traffic counts collected by DLZ into the traffic count

database.

Staff continued to compile the 2016 to 2018 traffic data provided by ODOT, IDOT, and KYTC to perform

quality control and input into the traffic count database.

Staff continued to compile the Streetlight OD and travel time and distance data and started to validate the

model OD distribution.

Transportation & Homeland Security (605.5) No activity this period.

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Transportation & Homeland Security (605.6) No activity this period.

Long Range Planning: System Management (610.1) Transportation Plan: Staff continues researching the potential for scenario planning for the next

metropolitan transportation plan update. The process to evaluate objective measures continued. Work to

develop revenue projections continues. Each sate DOT has provided background data.

Coordination and Staff Development: Mobility Lab conference calls with Uber to discuss travel time &

speeds data (4/4, 4/11); Uber Mobility Lab/GRH program OKI staff discussion (4/9); Guest lecturer at UC

(4/11); Clermont TID (4/12); Butler County TID (4/15); ODOT Division of Planning Staff (4/22); Clinton

County Port Authority (4/25); Cinti Chamber Regional Government Day presenter (4/29); Eastern Corridor

Partners (4/30).

Congestion Management Process and Performance Measurement: Staff continued coordinating with State

DOTs on system performance reporting and TSMO, related to the performance measures program. Staff

continued processing federal travel time and speed data for the purposes of the travel time reliability

metric. Staff acquired and began processing ODOT’s INRIX XD Data.

ITS Architecture: no activity this period.

Project development activities for future corridor or special studies: Staff continues to coordinate with

TANK, SORTA, and other stakeholders to investigate transit improvements in the region. Staff initiated

work on Kenton County Transportation Priorities project. Staff participated on TANK’s Transit Network

Study Evaluation Team to score submitted RFPs, interview shortlist and make consultant recommendation

(4/11, 17 & 23).

Safety Planning: No activity this period.

Project Level Traffic Forecasting: Staff is actively participating in multiple studies assisting local communities and state DOT’s to provide traffic forecasts for planning including Milliken Road interchange and Western Hills Viaduct.

Regional Freight Transportation and Economic Development Planning: CORBA Regional Maritime

Committee Meeting (4/3); MARAD proposal discussions (4/4 & 17); TRB Urban Freight Transportation

Committee (AT025) Mid-year Meeting (4/8); AV business and pilot project discussions with CVG, UC and

REDI Cincinnati (4/24); Presentation to the SE Indiana Port Authority (4/26).

Prioritization Process Update (security): No activity this period directly related to security.

Prioritization Process Update (economic vitality): Staff continues to seek opportunities to identify objective

measures to integrate into OKI Prioritization Process.

Transportation Technologies: UC Research & Innovation Week (4/2); DriveOhio Cincinnati Initiative

Follow-Up (4/2); Webinar: 2019 FTA Grants for Low/No Emission Buses and Charging Infrastructure (4/5);

USDOT T3e Webinar: Signal Timing Optimization for Improved Mobility and Air Quality (4/10); US 27 Smart

Corridor Meeting (4/12); CVG Partnership Update (4/17); ITS Midwest (OH/KY Intelligent Transportation

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Society of the Midwest): “Improving Highway Safety with ITS” Training (4/22); and, Kroger EV Charging

Infrastructure Discussion (4/30).

For Environmental Consultations, staff continued to develop stakeholder identification for engagement.

Staff identified additional stakeholder groups to include in the process including county engineers, EMA,

and land development design firms. Staff attended the OKI RCC annual meeting and provided update on

the Consultation Process.

Staff attended the Ohio River Basin Flood Risk Management Workshop in Northern Kentucky with nearly

70 flood risk professionals from across the region. The event brought together local, state and federal

stakeholders to discuss and prioritize flooding hazards on a basin level. Information and contacts will be

integrated with the consultation process.

Long Range Planning: Land Use (610.4): April 2 staff attended the Taking Root Board meeting. Staff provided Taking Root website content for ‘What Communities Can Do” section and included references to the www.treesandstormwater.org guide.

April 23 staff presented an update on regional planning initiatives and provided a preview of 2020 Environmental Consultations process to the OKI Regional Conservation Council during their annual meeting.

Solar information continued to be prepared for the upcoming Community Energy Plans being prepared for

North College Hill.

Fiscal Impact Analysis Model (610.5): Planned tasks for new intern starting May 6th.

Identified list of communities to initially load into updated FIAM.

Fiscal Impact Analysis Model – Web-Based Maintenance and Startup (611.5): Staff monitored back-up activities which occurred as programmed.

Transportation Services: Participation Plan (625.2): Staff attended the Public meeting at which Cincinnati Metro personnel presented an update highlighting

proposed changes to the schedule of times and frequency for the Cincinnati Bell Connector. The public

was asked to provide input regarding the (3) proposed alternatives. Metro staff emphasized that all of the

options are costs neutral meaning no increase to fares but will have to be negotiated with Trans Dev.

Staff attended the city of Covington Board of Commissioner Caucus meeting at which the Commissioners

responded favorably to a request from the City Solicitor’s office to vacate the portion of Audubon Road

upon which the Devou Park Country Club has been built.

Staff placed a Legal Notice in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Herald and La Jornada Latina inviting the

public to a Public Hearing on May 6, 2019, regarding OKI’s draft of its Transportation Improvement

Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2020-2023. The notice in La Jornada Latina was published in both English

and Spanish.

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Staff completed a review of the Community Engagement and the EJ Empowerment Policy components of

APA Ohio’s Planning for Equity Policy Guide. Staff suggested that the Policy also reference the LEP (Limited

English Proficient) community wherever it references the Environmental Justice communities in the Guide.

Staff placed a Legal Notice in the Springboro Star Press, Cincinnati Herald and La Jornada Latina inviting

the public to a Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 regarding a proposed amendment to the Regional Water

Quality Management Plan prepared under Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

Amendments of 1972. The notice in La Jornada Latina was published in both English and Spanish.

Staff participated in ODOT’s Civil Rights Transportation Symposium which included Governor Mike

DeWine, ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks and Charles James with the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. DOT. The

2-day event included workshops, panel discussions and an awards presentation.

As the result of a recent appointment, staff participated in the WCPO-TV Move Up Cincinnati Advisory

Board meeting. Topics discussed included the Brent Spence Bridge, CVG, DHL, Jobs and Affordable Housing

but a major focus for the Advisory Board will revolve around all aspects of Transportation.

Staff shared The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s announcement of a collaborative research

study focusing on how older adults and individuals with cognitive disabilities utilize public transportation.

The announcement was shared to the members of the Tristate Transportation Equitable Opportunity

Team and the Co-Chairs for the Better Bus Coalition.

Staff participated in the Green Umbrella’s Membership & Development Committee meeting and later

learned at the Green Umbrella Board meeting that based on data collected during the development of the

Great Parks Master Plan that Food and Transportation, in that order, are the top two priorities relative to

the needs of residents in Hamilton County. The Master Plan also reported that “Community members are

seeking more nature trails, paved walking trails and biking trails” and “The vast majority of visitors drive

to reach parks and participate in programs” – which is something park personnel would like to change.

Staff attended a meeting at which students from the U.C. DAAP School of Planning presented an Executive

Summary on their findings regarding the appropriateness of Tolling to fund the construction of a new

overpass for I-75 and I-71 over the Ohio River.

Staff notified OKI’s DBE Certified Vendor Bid List of:

Cincinnati Metro’s IFB (Invitation for Bids) for a Three-Year Parts Washer

OKI’s RFQ for Consultant Services for OKI Board Room A/V System Upgrade

ODOT DBE/SBE Business Development Training Workshops in Estimating, Accounting and Risk Management

Cincinnati Metro RFP for Bus Line Inspections

Staff attended community council meetings in East Walnut Hills, Madisonville, Mt Auburn, Over-the-Rhine

and Sayler Park.

East Walnut Hills – Captain Aaron Jones, District 2, announced that the Cincinnati Police Department will soon kick-off a Traffic Blitz and each community council is being asked to identify (3) locations where the community would like the police department to set up radar speed signs. This campaign is in support of the city of Cincinnati’s Pedestrian Safety Program. The developer of

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the former Anthem site presented concept drawings for the final development plan. The site, which is (7) acres, will be developed in two phases and a new street will be constructed through the development to help break up the size of the development. The new street will function as a public street and a traffic light will be installed at Bell Place and Taft Road. The parking garage for the development will be built in Phase 1 and will offer about 325 parking spaces but there will also be some surface parking. Construction of Phase 1 is anticipated to get underway in late fall of this year. Two-way street reconfiguration is still being considered for portions of William Howard Taft Road and McMillan Avenue.

Madisonville – Sixth grade students from the community’s neighborhood school, John P. Parker Elementary School, demonstrated their proposal calling for the use of brightly colored hand-held flags being waved by students and/or residents when crossing the street. The students explained that the flags can be left in a box on each side of the crosswalk for everyone’s use and will hopefully attract attention when they are trying to safely cross the street. Community Council President Botos informed the students that their community council is working on the problem. She reported that the council has also submitted an application to city personnel in the Department of Transportation & Engineering requesting a $30,000 grant for improved signage, especially in the community’s business district, to address some of the pedestrian safety concerns.

Mt Auburn – The council’s Community Liaison from Cincinnati Police District 4 reported that a speeding blitz will be conducted in the next few weeks and will focus on 2100-2400 Vine Street and on Dorchester Avenue. Community residents asked the officer to include Malvern Place and Sycamore.

Over-the-Rhine – City personnel affiliated with the Mohawk Area Plan, which is part of the larger Brewery District, gave an update on the Plan and reported that Mohawk residents have developed five key components in the Vision for their community. Since Connectivity is one of the key components, residents want to develop a walkable neighborhood business district/entertainment district; diversify available transit options to include walking, bussing, driving, bicycling and possibly an Incline; enhance the biking experience in the neighborhood’s business district, and redesign the Mohawk area’s gateway for improved connectivity between Central Parkway, Mohawk Place and West McMicken Avenue. Personnel with Cincinnati Metro presented an update highlighting proposed changes to the schedule of times and frequency for the Cincinnati Bell Connector. A representative from the community’s Parking & Transportation Committee requested approval from the community council to send a letter to the city of Cincinnati requesting an update regarding timeframes for the implementation plan of the 200 Flex Parking Spaces in the Elm-Liberty-Sycamore-14th Street areas. It was also reported that crosswalks near Rothenberg Preparatory Academy across Main Street and Liberty Street will soon be painted to enhance safety for the students.

Sayler Park – Captain Paul Broxterman, Cincinnati Police District 3, reported that the recent fatal traffic accident on River Road at Monitor Avenue involved a pick-up truck pulling a trailer trying to turn left onto River Road from Monitor Avenue. The pick-up truck was hit by a tractor trailer truck traveling west on River Road and the truck driver was killed. The first tractor trailer truck was then hit by another tractor trailer truck traveling east on River Road. It appears the accident was due to a limited sight line at Monitor Avenue because of a curve in the road, sidewalk and a retaining wall that result in traffic trying to turn left onto River Road off of Monitor Avenue having to pull out into the roadway to do so. Personnel with District 3 reported that from June 3, 2016 until April 1, 2019 there have been (26) accidents within a short radius of the accident site. A representative from the

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community council’s Zoning Committee reported that the installation of a crosswalk at Thornton Avenue and Gracely Drive is on schedule. Personnel from MSD and Stormwater Management along with Commissioner Todd Portune presented their respective recommendations and opinions regarding how best to proceed with projects and solutions for the Muddy Creek CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow). Once the scope and (re)design have been mutually determined by the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County appropriate staff will report back to the community to share the latest recommendation.

Special Studies: Regional Clean Air Program (665.4): The smog alert hotline and email account was maintained by retrieving messages and responding to those

inquiring about the clean air program.

Staff attended the RideShare/Clean Air OARC quarterly meeting.

Commuter Assistance Services (667.1)

Staff continued to process and update applications for the month of April.

One commuter used the Guaranteed Ride Home Program during the month of April.

Vanpooling

Staff provided van quotes for commuters interested in the vanpooling program.

Marketing

Marketing ads ran on all Cumulus and Radio One stations and La Mega.

Staff participated in a conference call to discuss the ODOT inquiry of Gohio Commute.

Staff attended the RideShare/Clean Air OARC quarterly meeting.

JARC/New Freedom Coordinated Transportation Plan (674.1/674.2) Staff initiated a grant close out in April and will finalize close-out request to FTA once final payment of final

invoice is received from FTA. In March, the New Freedom 674.2 grant funding expired.

Section 5310 Program (674.3) Staff consulted with Oversight Team Chair regarding future staff resources and discussed need for program

consultation services.

2019 program activities approved by OKI resolution in March were entered into TrAMS. A preliminary

grant submittal was provided to FTA staff April 25th for review and comment. The final grant will be

submitted for FTA approval once comments are received.

No OARC subcommittee activity.

Follow-up with subrecipient agencies not responding or responding with incomplete 2018 vehicle

monitoring forms continued through April. The report will be finalized in May and reviewed with SORTA

and be included in the OKI TAM Plan.

New Freedom Pass Through (674.4) FTA approved close-out December 2018.

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Ohio Exclusive: Eastern Corridor Study (684.9) No activity this period.

Indiana Exclusive: Dearborn County Transportation Planning (685.1-CPG): Performance Measures: Functional Class, HPMS, CMP and Performance measures –Staff continued to coordinate

with state DOT’s and transit agencies on performance measure development.

HSIP and Safety Fund Programs: No activity this period.

3C Planning Process: Staff continues to coordinate with Dearborn County and INDOT personnel to advance the

programming of Dearborn STP, HSIP, CMAQ and TA projects. Staff participated in the following meetings, activities

and events: The Indiana MPO Council meeting on April 25th via conference call. Transportation Improvement

Program: The OKI Intermodal Coordinating Committee approved TIP Administrative Modification #17 which

included one Indiana project. Transportation Plan: Staff continues researching the potential for scenario planning

for the next metropolitan transportation plan update. The process to evaluate objective measures continued. Work

to develop revenue projections continues. Each sate DOT has provided background data. UPWP: Monthly progress

reports were prepared for work elements in the UPWP. The Indiana Planning Roles and Responsibilities (PRRCOM)

remains under development by INDOT. The OKI Board adopted the FY2020 UPWP at their April meeting.

Air Quality: No activity this period

Development of improved scheduling and cost estimating procedures: Staff updated the five year funding plan for

OKI capital project funds for Dearborn County in September.

ADA and Ladders of Opportunity and service to local governments: No activity this period.

For Environmental Consultations: staff continued refining environmental resource data. Staff researched

methodology for updating landcover and tree canopy GIS data. A data update methodology was designed so that

future updates to layers can be done with more efficiently. Staff updated National Heritage, Historic Registry, and

Agricultural District data based on the methodology. Staff continued to develop timeline for the next phase of

environmental consultations to inform the 2020 update to the long range plan.

Indiana Exclusive: Dearborn Co. (STP 685.2) Travel Model, Data, GIS & Homeland Security: Staff continues developing and testing a beta activity-

based travel model (ABM).

Participation Plan: Staff remains active in disseminating information about regional transportation projects

and DBE opportunities.

Fiscal Impact Model: No activity this period.

Kentucky Exclusive: Transportation Planning Activities (686.3) At the request of KYTC, Staff conducted a review of the 27 SHIFT projects sponsored by OKI to validate project data. Staff attended the KY Statewide Planning Meeting on 4/17.

Unified Planning Work Program (695) Planning MOA’s between OKI and KYTC and ODOT is complete.

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Monthly progress reports were prepared for work elements in the Unified Planning Work Program

(ongoing).

FY2020 Unified Planning Work Program – The OKI Board adopted the FY2020 UPWP at their April meeting.

Transportation Program Reporting (697.1) No activity this period. Mobile Source Emissions Planning (720.1) No Activity.

TIP ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION #18 FY18-21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION #18

PROPOSED ACTIONS - Administrative Modification #18 May 7, 2019OHIO - KENTUCKY - INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY18 - 21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

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6-9017.50

KY 1829 KYTCExemptIntersection of KY 1829 and Safeway Drive (TDC match)

Update the traffic signal to include reflective backplates and double red signal heads, install median access control, and updates to the signing near the intersection.

O/M

HSIP C 0 75,000 0 0 00$75,000TIP Programmed Cost:

CountyCampbell6-3219 Newport Red Bike Newport 4Q19ExemptNewport Expansion of Red Bike into the City of NewportO/M

OKI-TA C 0 106,636 0 0 00Local C 0 26,659 0 0 00

$133,295TIP Programmed Cost:6-9017.10

KY 9 KYTCExemptVarious locations (TDC match)

Construct RT lanes, update signing and striping, add reflective backplate to signals, double red signal heads, and supplemental signal heads at Gloria Terrell Rd

O/M

HSIP C 0 320,000 0 0 00$320,000TIP Programmed Cost:

6-9017.30

US 27 KYTCExemptIntersection of US 27 and KY 1998 (TDC match)

Update traffic signal to include flashing yellow arrow, reflective backplates, double red signal heads, and supplemental signal heads, install median access control

O/M

HSIP C 0 75,000 0 0 00$75,000TIP Programmed Cost:

CountyKenton6-428.30 Dudley Road

Phase 3&4Edgewood 3Q20ExemptCatherine Drive to Dixie

HighwayRoadway resurfacing and stabilization. Construct consistent 11' travel lane in each direction.

O/M

OKI-SNK D 0 449,000 0 0 00Local D 0 299,333 0 0 00

OKI-SNK D-SF 0 40,000 0 0 00OKI-SNK C 0 0 0 2,716,800 00

Local C 0 0 0 1,811,200 00$5,316,333TIP Programmed Cost:

6-9017.20

KY 1303 KYTCExemptat Dudley Rd (TDC match) Update traffic signal to include reflective backplates, double red signal heads, and supplemental signal heads, update striping at the intersection.

O/M

HSIP C 0 50,000 0 0 00$50,000TIP Programmed Cost:

6-9017.40

KY 1303 KYTCExemptIntersection of KY 1303 and KY 236 (TDC match)

Update the traffic signal to include reflective backplates and double red signal heads, and update the striping at the intersection.

O/M

HSIP C 0 50,000 0 0 00$50,000TIP Programmed Cost:

6-9018.00

KY 177 KYTCExemptMP 6.15 to 11.823 (TDC match)

Design for Low Cost Safety ImprovementsO/M

HSIP C 0 982,000 0 0 00$982,000TIP Programmed Cost:

O/M - Non capacity projects are consistent with the operations/maintenance aspects of the MTP. See OKI 2040 MTP, http://2040.oki.org/roadway .

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AMNT OKI WCTS 11.12.15 Bus Replacements 3 replacement yes exempt capital 2019 yes $186,450 OTPPP-CMAQ TDC Match $186,450

AMNT OKI WCTS 11.7A.00 Preventative Maintenance exempt capital 2019 yes $136,7505307-Urban Formula $34,188 Other Local $170,938

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Transit TIP Administrative Modification #18 (May 2019)

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RESOLUTION 2019-11 FY18-21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/AMENDMENT #17

AMENDMENT #17 OF THE OKI FISCAL YEARS 2018-2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION: The attached exhibit, in resolution form, describes the specific

revision proposed. BACKGROUND: OKI is responsible for preparing biennially a four-year program of

projects in this region that will make use of available Federal-Aid Highway funds and Federal Transit Administration funds. Inclusion in this program is a prerequisite for such federal assistance. Because the scope, cost, and timing of the included projects are subject to periodic change, and because new projects are continually being developed, the TIP is formally amended several times a year, as needed.

The amendment reflected in the proposed resolution includes the addition of four highway projects and one transit project in Kentucky. All projects are exempt from transportation conformity requirements. The TIP is periodically amended, as needed, to reflect additions, deletions or revisions to programmed projects.

Prior to presentation to the Executive Committee, the proposed

amendment is reviewed by staff and presented to the Intermodal Coordinating Committee. The Intermodal Coordinating Committee considers the issue, and makes a recommendation to Executive Committee.

AUTHORITY: 23 CFR, §450.324. FUNDING: The fiscally constrained items proposed for amendment have an

associated funding amount and source specified. Staff has determined that there is adequate funding available, or anticipated to be available, and the funding amounts are shown in year of expenditure figures for these projects.

ACTION RECOMMENDED: Adoption of Resolution OKI 2019-11. EXHIBIT: Resolution (OKI 2019-11) Concerning Amendment #17 of the OKI

Fiscal Years 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program.

OKI 2019-11

RESOLUTION

OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE OHIO-KENTUCKY-INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

CONCERNING AMENDMENT #17 OF THE

FISCAL YEARS 2018 – 2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) by the Governors of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana acting through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and in cooperation with locally elected officials in the OKI region; and

WHEREAS, the Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC), as the technical advisory committee to OKI, has reviewed and recommended the projects listed in the resolution and recommend that they be added/amended into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and

WHEREAS, all federally funded transit and highway projects in the Ohio Counties of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren, the Kentucky Counties of Boone, Campbell and Kenton and the Indiana County of Dearborn must be included in the TIP prior to the expenditure of federal funds and be listed with year of expenditure dollars; and

WHEREAS, the amendments are consistent with the OKI 2040 Regional Transportation Plan as amended on October 11, 2018 and the OKI Regional ITS Architecture adopted on September 8, 2016; and

WHEREAS, all projects included in Amendment 17 – Fiscal Years 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program are exempt from transportation conformity requirements for air quality; and

WHEREAS, the opportunity for public participation has been provided per OKI’s Public Participation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the environmental justice impacts of these amendments have been considered with “Executive Order 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations”; and

WHEREAS, this amendment will result in a TIP that remains fiscally constrained: Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments at its regular public meeting on May 9, 2019 hereby amends the Fiscal Years 2018 – 2021 Transportation Improvement Program as shown in the attached Amendment #17 project tables:

KRIS KNOCHELMANN, PRESIDENT 5/9/19

PROPOSED ACTIONS - Amendment #17 May 9, 2019OHIO - KENTUCKY - INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY18 - 21 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

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KentuckyCountyBoone

6-83000 US 42 KYTCExemptat the I-71/I-75 Interchange Increase capacity and reduce congestion by widening the bridge to provide for sidewalks and extend the left turn lane for WB US 42 to SB I-71/75

5806

CMAQ D 0 650,000 0 0 00CMAQ U 0 100,000 0 0 00CMAQ C 0 7,500,000 0 0 00

$8,250,000Total Project Estimate:

CountyCampbellNP TA17-1 Dayton KY8/TANK

Rt 12 Upgrade Project

DaytonExemptKY 8 from O'Fallon Av to Clark St.

Adds sharrows along KY 8 from O'Fallon Av to Clark St, following TANK #12 bus route.

O/M

TA U 0 75,298 0 0 00TA C 0 60,655 0 0 00

$135,953Total Project Estimate:

CountyKentonIP20190193 IR 75 KYTCExemptI-71/I-75 NB entrance ramps

from Pike Street and 4th Street (TDC match)

Increase safety for I-75 NB lanes at entrance ramps coming from Pike St.and 4th St. Eliminate ramp at 4th St. with new access via collector distributer, extend I-75 4 lanes from Pike St. ramp.

4429

CMAQ D 0 600,000 0 0 00CMAQ U 0 100,000 0 0 00CMAQ C 0 3,600,000 0 0 00

$4,300,000Total Project Estimate:NP TA17-2 Park Hills St.

Joseph Lane Sidewalk

Park HillsExemptNorthside of St. Joseph Ln beginning at Dixie Hwy intersection and ending at 516 St. Joseph Ln.

Construct a 4' wide concrete sidewalk on the north side of St. Joseph Lane

O/M

TA D 0 22,000 0 0 00TA R 0 0 35,090 0 00TA C 0 0 160,057 0 00

$217,147Total Project Estimate:O/M - Non capacity projects are consistent with the operations/maintenance aspects of the MTP. See OKI 2040 MTP, http://2040.oki.org/roadway .

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NEW OKI TANK 11.12.01 Bus Replacement-electric hybrid 201922 4 Replacement Yes Exempt Capital 2019 Yes $2,200,464 CMAQ $0 $550,116Other Local $2,750,580

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RESOLUTION 2019-12 FY20-23 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADOPTION

ADOPTION OF THE OKI FISCAL YEARS 2020-2023 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION: The attached exhibit, in resolution form, describes the specific

action proposed. BACKGROUND: OKI is responsible for preparing biennially a four-year program of

projects in this region that will make use of available Federal-Aid Highway funds and Federal Transit Administration funds. The OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program provides this list of highway and transit projects and will replace the existing Fiscal Years 2018 – 2021 Transportation Improvement Program. The OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program is the short-range element of the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

The OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement

Program will become effective with inclusion into the State Transportation Improvement Programs (STIPs) for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and US DOT approval. Ohio is not updating their STIP in 2019, and Ohio projects listed in OKI’s TIP for F22 and FY23 are provided for information only.

Prior to presentation to the Executive Committee, the draft TIP was

reviewed by the Intermodal Coordinating Committee, was the subject of a public hearing and public comment period. All public comments will be proved to the Executive Committee prior to scheduled action.

AUTHORITY: 23 CFR, §450.324. FUNDING: All projects in the OKI FY2020-2023 TIP are fiscally constrained with

an associated funding amount and source specified. Staff has determined that there is adequate funding available, or anticipated to be available, and the funding amounts are shown in year of expenditure figures for these projects.

ACTION RECOMMENDED: Adoption of Resolution OKI 2019-12. EXHIBIT: Resolution OKI 2019-12 OKI Fiscal Years 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program Executive Summary.

OKI 2019 - 12

RESOLUTION

OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE OHIO-KENTUCKY-INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

CONCERNING ADOPTION OF THE

FY 2020 – 2023 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

WHEREAS, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (“OKI”) is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”) by the Governors of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana acting through the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Indiana Department of Transportation, and in cooperation with locally elected officials for the counties of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren in the State of Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana; and

WHEREAS, the MPO has, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323 (k), 23 U.S.C. 135, and 23 CFR 450.220, developed the OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program as a short-range element of the OKI 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (Metropolitan Transportation Plan); and

WHEREAS, the ozone nonattainment area consists of the Ohio counties of Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren; the Kentucky counties of Boone, Campbell and Kenton; and a portion of Dearborn County, Indiana and are subject to transportation conformity rules; and

WHEREAS, the OKI Fiscal Years 2018 – 2021 Transportation Improvement Program is consistent with the OKI 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and is relying on a previous regional emissions analysis per 40 CFR 93.122 and conforms with all applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved State Implementation Plans for air quality; and

WHEREAS, the environmental justice impacts of these amendments have been identified and addressed as appropriate per Executive Order 12898 – Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Population; and

WHEREAS, the opportunity for public participation has been provided per OKI’s Public Participation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program

demonstrates fiscal constraint; and

WHEREAS, the OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program will become effective with inclusion into the State Transportation Improvement Programs (STIPs) for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and US DOT approval, and in the absence of a new Ohio STIP, projects listed in Ohio for FY2022 and FY2023 are for information only: Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional

Council of Governments at its regular public meeting of May 9, 2019, hereby adopts the OKI Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program as the short range element of the OKI 2040 Regional Transportation Plan for the counties of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren in the State of Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana, and recommends that its members incorporate these improvements into their planning for transportation improvements in their governmental units: KRIS KNOCHELMANN, PRESIDENT AR 5/9/19