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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, February 27, 2017
University Park, Suite 300
3300 N. IH 35, Austin, Texas 78705
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Certification of Quorum – Quorum requirement is 13 members............................. Chair Hemingson
ACTION:
2. Election of Officers ................................................................................ Mr. Phillip Tindall, CAMPO
Mr. Tindall will request TAC approval of candidates for officer positions.
3. Approval of the January 23, 2017 Meeting Summary ........................... Mr. Phillip Tindall, CAMPO
Mr. Tindall will seek approval of the January 23, 2017 meeting summary.
INFORMATION:
4. Status Update on Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Route Designation ................
................................................................................ Mr. Jim Harvey, Alliance Transportation Group Mr. Harvey will provide a status update on the City of Austin’s Non-radioactive HAZMAT Route
Designation.
5. Unified Planning Work Program Studies ...................................... Ms. Theresa Hernandez, CAMPO
Ms. Hernandez will discuss preparation of the FY 2018 and FY 2019 Unified Planning Work
Program.
6. Development of HB-20 10-Year Plan ................................................. Mr. Ashby Johnson, CAMPO
Mr. Johnson will provide an overview of the development process for the 10-Year Plan.
7. 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program and 2040 Regional Transportation Plan Spring
Amendment Cycle and Due Dates ............................................................ Mr. Kelly Porter, CAMPO Mr. Porter will update the Technical Advisory Committee on the Spring amendment cycle and timeline.
8. TAC Chair Announcements
9. Adjournment
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: Certification
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Todd Hemingson, Chairman
Agenda Item: 1
Subject: Certification of Quorum
RECOMMENDATION
Certification of a quorum, whereas the Technical Advisory Committee requirement is 13 members
present.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present at the Technical Advisory
Committee meeting for business to be legally transacted.
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: Action
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Phillip Tindall, Assistant Director
Agenda Item: 2
Subject: Election of Officers
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Technical Advisory Committee elect a Chair and Vice Chair.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is for the Technical Advisory Committee to vote on their selections for the
committee positions of Chair and Vice-Chair.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Per the Technical Advisory Committee bylaws: “The Technical Advisory Committee shall elect a Chair
and a Vice Chair, each to serve for a term of one year. Elections shall be held at the first meeting of each
calendar year. The current Chair shall appoint a nominating committee of three (3) members prior to the
first meeting of each calendar year for the purpose of bringing before the TAC a slate of officers for
consideration. In the event the Chair is unable to serve the entire term of office, the Vice Chair shall
succeed to the office of Chair and the new Chair shall appoint a committee member to serve as Vice Chair
for the remainder of the term. This appointment shall be subject to approval by the majority of the TAC
present at the next called meeting.”
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None.
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Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Technical Advisory Committee
Meeting Summary
Monday, January 23, 2016
1. Certification of Quorum……………………………………………………Chair Hemingson
The CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee was called to order by the Chair at 2:05 p.m.
A quorum was announced present.
Present:
Amy Miller Charlie Watts
Trey Fletcher Gary Hudder
Carolyn Dill Edward Theriot
Rohit Vij Adam Leach
David Marsh Nat Waggoner
Julia Cleary Todd Hemingson
Mike Hodge
Greg Haley
Sabas Avila
Cole Kitten
Mike Sexton
Katheryn Cromwell
Carolyn Dill
2. Election of Officers
…………… ………………………..……………………….......….Mr. Phillip Tindall, CAMPO
Mr. Tindall requested TAC approval of candidates for officer positions.
Bob Daigh, Sabas Avila, and Annick Beaudet were selected to the Nominating Committee.
David Marsh moved to table until the next meeting.
Gay Hudder seconded the motion.
The motion to approve candidates for officer positions was tabled until the next meeting.
3. Approval of the January 23, 2017 Meeting Summary….............................Chair Hemingson
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Charlie Watts moved to approve the January 23, 2017 meeting notes.
Trey Fletcher seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the meeting summary prevailed.
4. Recommendation on the Walkability Action Plan………………Mr. Kelly Porter, CAMPO
Mr. Porter presented the Walkability Action Plan and requested TAC recommendation to the TPB.
Nat Waggoner moved to approve the recommendation to the TPB for the approval of the
Walkability Action Plan.
Amy Miller seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the recommendation of the Walkability Action Plan.
5. Recommendation on the Bastrop County Transportation Plan
……………………………………...…….…Mr. Jim Harvey, Alliance Transportation Group
Mr. Harvey presented Bastrop County Transportation Plan and requested recommendation to the
TPB.
Amy Miller moved to approve the recommendation to the TPB for Bastrop County Transportation
Plan.
Julia Cleary seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the recommendation of the Bastrop County Transportation Plan prevailed.
6. Presentation on the Wirtz Dam Road Outreach Report……….Ms. Doise Miers, CAMPO
Ms. Miers presented the Wirtz Dam Road Outreach Report.
7. Presentation and Update on the Regional Active Transportation Plan
……………………………………………..……………………….…Ms. Doise Miers, CAMPO
Ms. Miers presented the Regional Active Transportation Plan.
Greg Haley moved to approve a recommendation to the TPB for the Wirtz Dam Road Outreach
Report.
Mike Hodge seconded the motion.
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The motion to approve a recommendation for the Wirtz Dam Outreach Report prevailed.
8. Presentation on CAMPO Planning Activities for 2017….....Mr. Ashby Johnson, CAMPO
Mr. Johnson presented the planning activities for 2017.
9. Presentation and Update on the Project Connect Central Corridor Study
……………………………………………………....…....Mr. Todd Hemingson, Capital Metro
Mr. Hemingson presented an update on the Project Connect Corridor Study.
10. Technical Advisory Committee 2017 Meeting Dates
…………………………………………………….………....…....Mr. Ashby Johnson, CAMPO .
Mr. Johnson presented the 2017 meeting dates for the Technical Advisory Committee.
11. TAC Chair Announcements ……………………………………….…….Chair Hemingson
Mr. Hemingson had no announcements.
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:56 p.m.
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: Information
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Mr. Jim Harvey, Alliance Transportation Group, Inc.
Agenda Item: 4
Subject: Status Update on Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Route Designation
RECOMMENDATION
None. This item is for informational purposes only.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Austin is working with regional stakeholders (including CAMPO) and the public to designate
a set of routes for the transport of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) through the City, as
required by State law. The goal of designating these routes is to maximize safety and minimize the impact
on the population and environment if an incident involving a vehicle carrying these materials does occur.
By conducting the NRHM Route Designation Study, the City of Austin will satisfy State requirements and
Federal guidelines for designating NRHM routes.
This presentation is a project status report to provide the TAC with information about the study.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications for CAMPO. Costs associated with NRHM route designation are the
responsibility of the City of Austin.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Texas state law requires that cities with populations over 850,000 designate routes for commercial vehicles
transporting non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM). The City of Austin surpassed that population
threshold in 2013, and the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) recommended in a November 2013
memo that the City launch a formal process to designate NRHM routes. The City initiated its NRHM Route
Designation Study in March of 2016, with the proposal of a finalized draft route or set of routes scheduled
to occur in mid-2017.
Project Overview
The NRHM Route Designation Study, which is federally authorized and required by state law, will result in
the designation of a set of highway routes that 1) minimize the likelihood of a crash involving a vehicle
carrying NRHM, 2) minimize the consequences of an NRHM incident should one occur, and 3) limit the
burden on commerce related to NRHM movement. NRHM can currently be transported on almost any
roadway in Austin, including roadways through areas with high population densities and vulnerable
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environmental features that are at high risk if a NRHM release occurs. While the Route Designation Study
is not designed to alter the amount of NRHM moving through the community, it will serve to make the
transport of these materials safer for Austin residents by redirecting NRHM to the most appropriate routes.
What are Hazardous Materials?
Hazardous materials are substances that the U.S. Secretary of Transportation has determined to be capable
of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported in commerce. NRHM are
materials transported by motor vehicle in types and quantities which require placarding. Types of NRHM
include explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxic and
infectious substances, corrosive substances, and miscellaneous dangerous goods. Examples include
gasoline, chlorine, diesel fuel, sulfuric acid, and propane. Routes for the transport of radioactive materials
are designated separately from other hazardous materials due to their unique security and safety risks.
NRHM Routing Designation Process
ATD has formed a project team with consultants TRC Environmental Corporation and Alliance
Transportation Group, Inc. and is coordinating with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) on the NRHM routing designation process.
The project work plan follows the required NRHM routing designation process established by Texas
Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Ch. 25, Sub‐ Chapter F, Rule §25.103, “Hazardous Material Routing
Designations; Routing Designations by Political Subdivisions.” Major tasks associated with the project
work plan include coordination with government agencies; public involvement; preliminary route
identification; risk analysis; identification of a recommended set of routes; final route maps and descriptions;
and route signage.
Public Involvement
The process of designating the City’s NRHM routes has been, and will continue to be, conducted in a manner
that incorporates policymakers, key stakeholders, and the public at large throughout the planning process.
Remaining stakeholder and public meetings will be held in diverse locations throughout the City as the
study progresses. Key elements of the study’s Public Involvement Plan are described below:
• The project Steering Committee, which is composed of interdepartmental City staff and CAMPO
representatives, meets quarterly throughout the project to receive reports on project progress; provides
direction on the project objectives and schedule; coordinates with their respective agencies; and provides
technical oversight of major activities associated with the study.
• A Stakeholder Working Group consisting of local and regional stakeholders and subject matter experts,
including representatives from industry, emergency response, and local government, helps provide
expertise and guidance on a wide variety of topics relevant to the study scope, including assisting the
project team in identifying safe and efficient routes for NRHM travel.
• City staff provide periodic project status updates to City Council, City Council committees, and various
City boards and commissions.
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• A project webpage keeps the public updated on the route designation process; provides background
information, such as the purpose of the study, the legal requirements, and the need for NRHM routing
designation; and offers opportunities for public involvement and feedback.
• Three local public meetings, to be held at locations throughout the city, are scheduled for this study.
• An online public forum will allow the public to view and provide input on candidate routes during the
public comment period and during the final phase of the project.
• Prior to NRHM route designation, TxDOT will publish the draft NRHM routes in the State Register and
hold its own public hearing to receive input from the community.
Route Implementation
After the project team finalizes the list of proposed NRHM route designations, City Council must officially
approve them. To accomplish this, a local public hearing will be held in accordance with public hearing
requirements. Once the public has had the opportunity to give feedback on the routes and updates are made
where necessary, the City Council will approve the proposed routes. Then, the proposal will be sent to
TxDOT, which will hold its own public hearing. Barring any major concerns stemming from the public
feedback, TxDOT will then approve the proposed routes. After approval, the City must officially enact the
route designations through an ordinance. Finally, the City will work with TxDOT to plan and install the
necessary route signage to guide NRHM transporters.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None.
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: None
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Ms. Theresa Hernandez, Financial Manager
Agenda Item: 5
Subject: Unified Planning Work Program Studies
RECOMMENDATION
None.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is the federally-required document that identifies the
planning priorities and activities to be carried out, over the next two fiscal years, within the CAMPO
region.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In the mid-1990s, Texas MPOs worked with TxDOT to develop a standardized format for all UPWPs.
The document is divided into five main task areas:
• Administration
• Data Development and Maintenance
• Short Range Planning
• Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Special Studies
CAMPO’s proposed studies for FY 2018 and FY 2019 are as follows:
FM 150 Extension Corridor Study Regional Transit Study
Yarrington Road Extension Incident Management
US 183 Luling Relief Route Alternative Analysis Georgetown to San Antonio Mobility
Regional Park and Ride Study MoKan Corridor
General Planning Consultant 2045 Plan
Regional Arterial Study House Bill 20 - 10 Year Plan
Burnet County Transportation Plan
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As part of the planning process, jurisdictions and agencies in the CAMPO region are required to submit
planning studies. Planning studies must include the name of the study, a brief description, the
responsible agency, and the funding.
Below is an estimated UPWP timeline:
February 27, 2017 TAC Meeting – Discussion
March 6, 2017 TPB Meeting – Discussion
April 24, 2017 TAC Meeting – Draft FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
May 8, 2017 TPB Meeting – Draft FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
May 15, 2017 TxDOT - Draft FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
May 22, 2017 TAC Meeting – Final FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
June 12, 2017 TPB Meeting – Final FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
June 19, 2017 TxDOT – Final FY 2018 and 2019 UPWP
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None.
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: Information
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Mr. Ashby Johnson, Executive Director
Agenda Item: 6
Subject: Development of the House Bill (HB) 20 10-Year Plan
RECOMMENDATION
None. This item is for information purposes only.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the implementation of House Bill (HB) 20, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (CAMPO) must develop a 10-year transportation plan. This 10-year plan will be comprised
of the projects listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as well the year 5-10 projects
listed in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). This plan will help supplement and coordinate the
program of projects listed in TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP) and ensure consistent
development of projects within the region.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In May of 2015, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 20. This law pertains to the transportation
planning activities and expenditures carried out by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as
well as the planning organizations within the state. The emphasis of HB-20 is the development of a
comprehensive performance-based planning and programming process.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None.
CAMPO 2040 Regional Transporation Plan
(20+ Years)
CAMPO 10-Year Plan/TxDOT UTP
(10 Years)
2017-2020 TIP
(4 Years)
Date: February 27, 2017
Continued From: N/A
Action Requested: Information
To: Technical Advisory Committee
From: Mr. Kelly Porter, Regional Planning Manager
Agenda Item: 7
Subject: 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program and 2040 Regional Transportation
Plan Spring Amendment Cycle
RECOMMENDATION
None. This item is for informational purposes only.
PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) has begun the 2017 Spring Amendment
Cycle for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2040 Region Transportation Plan (RTP).
Project sponsors can submit applications to add a transportation project to the 2017-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) or the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Sponsors can also submit
applications to modify or remove projects currently listed.
The schedule for the amendment cycle is below:
2017 Spring Amendment Cycle - Timeline
Application Period February 10 – 24 2017
Public Comment Period March 10 – April 7, 2017
Public Open Houses March 20 – April 7, 2017
TAC Presentation March 27, 2017
TPB Presentation April 10, 2017
Public Hearing April 10, 2017
TAC Recommendation April 24, 2017
TPB Adoption May 8, 2017
The application is located at https://campo.formstack.com/forms/amendmentapplication or can be
accessed through the CAMPO website under the Transportation Improvement Program and the deadline
for application submittal is February 24, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ryan
Collins at [email protected]
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. No additional funding is allocated in this amendment cycle.
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The 2017 Spring Amendment cycle is part of the regularly scheduled amendment process. This
amendment cycle does not allocate any federal funding for projects and only provides an opportunity for
project sponsors to make changes to existing projects, add projects or remove projects currently listed.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None.
