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TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Agenda Packet Thursday, October 1, 2020

10:00 a.m. - noon

Sherry Ashley, Chair

City of Statesville

Dennis Rorie, Vice-Chair

Town of Waxhaw

Charlotte Department of Transportation

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Charlotte General Services Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Town of Cornelius

Town of Davidson

Town of Fairview

Town of Huntersville

Town of Indian Trail

Iredell County

Town of Marshville

Town of Marvin

Town of Matthews

Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services Agency Metropolitan Transit Commission

Town of Mineral Springs

Town of Mint Hill

City of Monroe

Town of Mooresville

NCDOT – Division 10

NCDOT – Division 12

NCDOT – Public Transportation Division

NCDOT - Transportation Planning Branch

Town of Pineville

Town of Stallings

City of Statesville

Town of Troutman

Union County

Town of Waxhaw

Town of Weddington

Village of Wesley Chapel

Town of Wingate

Bicycle Focus Area Representative

Greenway Focus Area Representative

Pedestrian Focus Area Representative

Public Health Focus Area Representative

Federal Highway Administration

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TCC MEMBERS

Liz Babson, Chair

City of Charlotte

Bjorn Hansen, Vice-Chair

Union County

OCTOBER TCC AGENDA ITEMS: • Discretionary Project Suspension Prioritization • 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan • Beyond 77 Study: 1-Year Update & Path Forward • Charlotte Moves Task Force Update • Waxhaw Master Transportation Plan Update • CRTPO Strategic Plan • FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program

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1. CALL TO ORDER (5 minutes) Catherine Mahoney 1) Virtual Meeting Etiquette and Expectations 2) Attendance

2. ADOPTION OF TODAY’S AGENDA (2 minutes) Bjorn Hansen

3. CONSENT AGENDA (2 minutes) Bjorn Hansen

1) Approval of September 3, 2020 TCC Minutes ATTACHMENTS: September 2020 TCC Minutes

4. TCC INFORMATION REPORTS (90 Minutes) 1) Discretionary Project Suspension Prioritization Bjorn Hansen

BACKGROUND: • The NCDOT has suspended 60 projects within the CRTPO planning area due to the

decrease in revenues, as a result of COVID-19, Map Act settlements, and weather-related relief efforts.

• The Project Oversight Committee (POC) developed criteria to prioritize suspended projects to resume work as NCDOT provides allotments of funds.

• The proposed criteria will be used as an interim measure until NCDOT’s funding allocation model is fully operational.

ATTACHMENTS: Discretionary Project Suspension Prioritization Memorandum

2) 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Neil Burke BACKGROUND: • The primary purpose of this item is to update the TCC on the draft 2050 Metropolitan

Transportation Plan (MTP) goals and objectives. • The Steering Committee and Advisory Committee have reviewed and proposed

revisions to the 2045 MTP goals and objectives. • The status of other MTP activities in progress will also be provided.

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ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT 2050 MTP Goals and Objectives

3) Beyond 77 Study: 1-Year Update & Path Forward Agustin Rodriguez, CRTPO BACKGROUND: Adam Howell, Atkins • Beyond 77 is an initiative focused on improving the user experience surrounding the

I-77 corridor. The 68-mile planning area extends from Rock Hill, SC to Statesville, NC. • Project managers will provide an update on the work completed within the first year

of the study including public engagement efforts and key deliverables. • The update will also provide an overview of the upcoming phases of work and

engagement events.

4) Charlotte Moves Task Force Update Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City of Charlotte BACKGROUND: • The Charlotte Moves Task Force was formed by Mayor Lyles in December 2019 to

address mobility and transportation issues within the City of Charlotte. • The purpose of this item is to provide the TCC with an update on the work completed

to date and upcoming phases of work for the task force. 5) Waxhaw Master Transportation Plan Update Matt Hubert, Town of Waxhaw

BACKGROUND: • CRTPO awarded the Town of Waxhaw $50,000 in discretionary funding to complete

the Waxhaw Master Transportation Plan. • The plan developed a model to identify, prioritize, and track the progress of

transportation planning efforts and improvements. • This purpose of this item is to provide the TCC with an overview of the Waxhaw Master

Transportation Plan and a summary of the public input received.

6) CRTPO Strategic Plan Robert Cook BACKGROUND: • The Staffing & Resources Study recommended the preparation of a strategic plan “to

establish a proactive planning direction for the CRTPO” through the development of a vision and strategic goals.

• Work on the plan will begin in October. Cambridge Systematics will assist with its development.

7) FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program Robert Cook BACKGROUND: • The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the major programs and

projects the CRTPO will pursue during the fiscal year. • The UPWP provides information on the funding sources that will be used to support

the initiatives, as well as the agencies that will undertake them. • Adoption of the FY 2022 UPWP will be requested in March 2021.

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5. OTHER REPORTS (15 Minutes) 1) NCDOT & NCTA Reports 2) Project Oversight Committee Update Jennifer Stafford 3) Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group Report Curtis Bridges 4) Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation Robert Cook 5) Upcoming Issues

6. ADJOURN

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CRTPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE Summary Meeting Minutes

Virtual Meeting September 3, 2020

____ Voting Members: Chair – Liz Babson (CDOT), Vice-Chair – Bjorn Hansen (Union County), Dan Leaver (Charlotte General Services), Alysia Osborne – alt Taiwo Jaiyeoba (Charlotte Planning, Design & Development), Aaron Tucker (Cornelius), Andrew Ventresca (Davidson), Brian Richards – alt for Dave Hill (Huntersville), Adam McLamb - alt for

Todd Huntsinger (Indian Trail), Rohit Ammanamanchi (Marvin), Dana Stoogenke (Matthews), Megan Green (Meck. Co. – LUESA Air Quality), David McDonald (CATS), Nathan Farber – alt Steve Frey (Mint Hill), Lisa Stiwinter (Monroe), Erika Martin (Mooresville), Brett Canipe (NCDOT – Div. 10), Dominique Boyd (NCDOT-TPD), Travis Morgan (Pineville), Chris Easterly (Stallings), Steve Bridges (Statesville), Matt Hubert (Waxhaw), Lisa Thompson (Weddington), Vagn Hansen (Wesley Chapel), Will Washam (Focus Area Representative - Bicycle), Gwen Cook (Focus Area Representative – Greenway), David Harrison (Focus Area Representative – Pedestrian), Kate Cavazza (Focus Area Representative – Public Health) Staff: Curtis Bridges (CRTPO), Neil Burke (CRTPO), Robert Cook (CRTPO), Jerrel Leonard (CRTPO), Judy Dellert-O’Keef (CRTPO), Agustin Rodriguez (CRTPO), Jennifer Stafford (CRTPO), Theo Thomson (CRTPO), Loretta Barren (FHWA), Warren Cooksey (NCTA), Theo Ghitea (Waxhaw), Andy Grzymski (CDOT), Anna Gallup (CDOT), Mohammed Kaddoumi (CDOT), Martin Kinnamon (CDOT), Alex Riemondy (CDOT), Jason Lawrence (CATS), Courtney Schultz (CATS), Ron Shoultz (ICATS), Jeff Littlefield (NCDOT – Div. 10), Stuart Basham (NCDOT – Div. 10), Wendy Taylor (NCDOT-Div.10), Travis Preslar (NCDOT – Div. 10), Jackie McSwain (NCDOT – Div. 12), David Wasserman (NCDOT), Hannah Cook (NCDOT), Nastasha Earle-Young (NCDOT), Michelle Nance (Centralina Regional Council), Jason Wager (Centralina Regional Council), Tristan Winkler (French Broad River MPO) Guests: Scott Cole (RS&H), Sabrina Colon (HDR), Dr. Michael Miltich (Cornelius), Mayor Teross Young (Troutman), Suzette Morales (FHWA), Erin Musiol (RS&H), Radha Krishna Swayampakala (RS&H), Bill Thunberg (LNTC), Jorge Luna (HDR), Kevin Walsh (HDR), Alec More (HDR), Randy Bowers (AMT), Frank Masterson (Kimley-Horn), Scott Siebert (WSP), John Muth (VHB), Bill Coxe ____

Liz Babson opened the virtual meeting at 10:03 a.m. Neil Burke reviewed the virtual meeting guidelines and conducted a roll call to document attendance. Mr. Burke determined that a quorum was achieved. 2. Adoption of the Agenda

Ms. Babson asked if changes to the agenda were necessary. Hearing none, she asked for a motion to approve today’s agenda. Motion: Steve Bridges made a motion to approve today’s agenda. Erika Martin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously.

3. Consideration of Consent Agenda

Ms. Babson stated that the consent agenda for the September meeting contained the following five items:

• Approval of the August 6, 2020 TCC Minutes

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• Recommend that the Board approve the NCDOT Strategic Vision Resolution for Corridor U

• Recommend that the Board approve the Transportation Conformity Memorandum of Agreement

• Recommend that the Board approve the Archdale-Shopton Connector CTP Alignment Amendment

• Recommend that the Board approve the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment to remove $160,000 planning funds for the Waxhaw Parkway West Segment Alignment Study

Motion: David McDonald made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Bjorn Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously.

TCC BUSINESS ITEMS 4.1 Johnston-Oehler Rd./Ridge Rd. Connector CTP Alignment Amendment

Presenter: Andy Grzymski, CDOT

Summary: Mr. Grzymski began his presentation stating the requested action is to recommend that the CRTPO Board approve the recommended amendment within the City of Charlotte for the revised Johnston-Oehler Rd./Ridge Rd. Connector alignment in the CRTPO’s CTP. Mr. Grzymski displayed two maps highlighting the location of the existing Johnston-Oehler Rd./Ridge Rd. Connector Alignment, from Johnston-Oehler Road to Ridge Road, and the extents of the proposed amendment. The alignment traverses four properties. Mr. Grzymski explained a developer requested the amendment through the rezoning process due to steep topography on their site. The adjacent property was shortly rezoned as well, and the property owner agreed to the proposed alignment amendment. Mr. Grzymski contacted the remaining two property owners impacted by the proposed amendment. No objections were raised. All four of the impacted property owners are in agreement with the proposed alignment amendment. Therefore, Mr. Grzymski restated the requested action and opened the floor for questions. Stuart Basham asked if a public input period was offered as part of the rezoning process. Mr. Grzymski stated there was an opportunity to provide public comment through the rezoning process. Furthermore, he contacted the four impacted property owners to ask for their input on the proposed alignment amendment. CRTPO Staff determined that due to the property owner’s support, a separate public comment period conducted by CRTPO was not necessary. Motion: Mr. McDonald made a motion to recommend that the CRTPO Board approve the recommended amendment within the City of Charlotte for the revised Johnston-Oehler Rd./Ridge Rd. Connector alignment in the CRTPO’s CTP. Andrew Ventresca seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously.

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INFORMATION REPORTS 5.1 2020-2029 STIP Update

Presenter: David Wasserman, NCDOT Summary: Mr. Wasserman provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points: Mr. Wasserman began his presentation with an overview of the four components that make up the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) which is a planning document that lists the fiscally constrained capital projects NCDOT expects to deliver over the next ten years. He stated that three of the four components are estimates and therefore are subject to change. Mr. Wasserman explained the three estimated components of the STIP have experienced unforeseen

circumstances and need to be revised:

• Budget to construct projects throughout the state

• Project cost increases

• Project schedule delays

These components have triggered the following three revisions to the STIP.

1. $2 Billion budget reduction over the next 10 years due to revenue shortfalls from disaster relief expenses, Map Act settlements, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on gas tax revenues.

2. $3 Billion increase in estimated project cost since September 2019, primarily due to the increase in right-of-way costs in urban areas. Mr. Wasserman stated that while NCDOT is working to review and improve project cost estimates in the STIP, the department expects additional cost increases.

3. Project schedule delays due NCDOT’s insufficient cash balance and complexities associated with utility relocation.

Mr. Wasserman explained that revising the estimated budget, project costs, and project schedules as

needed results in the 2020-2029 STIP no longer being fiscally constrained. Therefore, NCDOT

reprogrammed the adopted STIP to meet federal requirements and provide realistic delivery

schedules.

Mr. Wasserman provided an overview of the process utilized to reprogram the STIP:

• The budget was reduced by over $2 Billion to account for the revised budget estimate;

• Division Engineers provided a list of priority projects for consideration;

• BUILD NC and GARVEE bonds were allocated per legislation;

• Additional State Transportation Investments (STI) funding constraints such as project category targets and corridor caps were evaluated.

He explained that when the reprogramming process offered flexibility in the decision to delay projects the following parameters were considered:

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• Active bond or grant funding commitments

• Project costs and delivery status

• Committed status and Prioritization scores Mr. Wasserman stated that the result of the reprogramming process is starting point for discussion with MPOs. He explained adjustments can be made if constraints are met, and additional funds are not required to accommodate requests. Furthermore, if a project was committed in the 2020-2029 STIP it does not need to be reprioritized. However, projects committed in Prioritization 5.0 that have experienced a 35% increase or $25 Million increase are subject to review by the Sticker subcommittee. Mr. Wasserman stated the reprogrammed STIP is going before the Board of Transportation for information in September and request for action in October. Mr. Wasserman explained the reprogrammed 2020-2029 STIP is subject to change and is contingent upon the following:

• $700 Million in BUILD NC bonds are sold in Fall 2020

• Dollar amount and timing of federal reauthorization

• Additional project cost increases

• Ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on revenue Mr. Wasserman concluded his presentation by presenting a list of key projects within CRTPO and outlined the impacts of the reprogramming process on said projects. Mr. Burke stated that the reprogrammed 2020-2029 STIP will require CRTPO to amend its 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and conduct an air quality conformity determination. The TCC and CRTPO Board will be requested to take action in the Spring of 2021. Mr. Ventresca asked about a process for proposing amendments to the reprogrammed STIP and stated amendments may become political if there is not an objective process in place. He also expressed concerns about a recent article which suggested the proposed amendments were initiated by CRTPO. He suggested NCDOT communicate with media outlets as soon as possible to ensure accurate information is disseminated. Mr. Wasserman replied all proposed amendments will need to come from the MPO. Ms. Martin asked if the reprogrammed STIP impacts local municipal agreements between towns and NCDOT. Loretta Barren stated FHWA is not involved in the local municipal agreement process. If, however, there are project delays to regionally significant projects they will have to go through the conformity process. Theo Ghitea asked about authorized projects which have been delayed to NCDOT’s cash balance issues. Mr. Wasserman stated the MPO will provide NCDOT with guidance for prioritizing delayed projects and encouraged Mr. Ghitea to reach out to CRTPO staff. Mr. Wasserman stated a separate series of meetings will be scheduled to discuss the phasing of US 74. He also stated that several locally administered projects which are funded with discretionary funds will also be delayed due to the reprogramming STIP effort.

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5.2 CONNECT Beyond Project Update & High Capacity Transit Engagement

Presenter: Jason Wager, Centralina Regional Council and Jorge Luna, HDR Summary: Mr. Wager and Mr. Luna provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points: Mr. Wager began his presentation by providing an overview of the regional mobility initiative. Connect Beyond is being led by the Centralina Regional Council and aims to create a collaborative long-term strategic transit vision and implementation strategies for the region. Mr. Wager highlighted the vast geographic extents of the study and explained there are different community needs throughout the planning area. He outlined the project’s priorities which include increasing economic competitiveness, promoting sustainable growth, and advancing social equity in addition to improving transportation choices in the region. Mr. Wager presented a project timeline, stating the first two phases should be complete by the end of 2020 and the final two phases are expected to be complete by midyear 2021. Mr. Luna provided details about the key questions and important tasks involved in each of the four phases of project development. The study will evaluate the total mobility network. Mr. Luna provided an overview of the different mobility tools available for consideration within each mobility layer of the network. Mr. Luna stated the purpose of today’s meeting is to collect input on potential high capacity transit corridors which typically offer significant commuter time savings by operating in exclusive guideways. He provided an overview of the regional data that has been analyzed to identify the candidate corridors. The second step in identifying candidate corridors requires solicitation of committee and public input. Mr. Luna displayed a list of four questions to guide the work session. In order to collect input on the proposed high capacity transit corridors, the planning team has prepared an online map. Mr. Luna provided a demonstration of the layers of information available within the online map and its ability to collect comments. The 2030 Charlotte Area Transit System Plan and high capacity corridors identified in the CONNECT Our Future planning initiative are included in the map for today’s engagement purposes. The high capacity candidate corridors are shown in green and the candidate commuter rail corridors are shown in blue. The following questions and comments were addressed during the public comment portion of the work session:

• The data collection currently reflects relevant plans from Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local transit providers. Recommendations from adopted local transportation and land use studies are also welcome.

• The study will develop “readiness strategies” to identify necessary actions such as land use revisions or corridor preservation needed to realize the regional transit vision.

• There is a need for connections between the towns within Iredell County, not just between Statesville and Uptown Charlotte.

• There is an abandoned rail line for consideration in Troutman.

• There is a desire for high capacity transit between Waxhaw and Monroe.

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• There are travel patterns within the City of Charlotte that demonstrates a need for a cross-town, high capacity transit service between I-485 and I-277.

Mr. Wager provided an overview of the next steps in the planning process. He displayed a list of upcoming milestones and encouraged TCC members to engage their communities in the process.

OTHER REPORTS 6.1. NCDOT Report

No reports were provided from NCDOT Division 10 or Division 12. Dominique Boyd provided an update on behalf of the NCDOT Transportation Planning Division. He stated there are no traffic forecasts underway. The 2021 federal fiscal year begins October 30, 2020. Warren Cooksey provided an update behalf of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. He stated the Monroe Expressway customer service centers have reopened and traffic counts continue to improve since the Stay-at-Home order in March 2020.

6.2. Project Oversight Committee Jennifer Stafford announced David Wasserman, NCDOT, will attend the Project Oversight Committee meeting on September 10th to discuss discretionary funding delays due to the STIP reprogramming. The Fall Call for discretionary funding is open until October 16, 2020. A webinar for cost estimations will be held September 9th and a webinar for general questions will be held October 7th at 3 p.m.

6.3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group Report Mr. Bridges stated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group will meet virtually today at 2:00 p.m.

6.4. Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation No report was provided on behalf of the Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation.

6.5. CRTPO-NCTA Liaison Group No report was provided on behalf of the CRTPO-NCTA Liaison Group.

6.6 Upcoming Issues

Mr. Burke provided updates to the TCC on several initiatives:

• An Education Session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th at 5:00 pm (prior to the Board meeting). The session will provide an update on transportation funding and the NC First Commission.

• The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations will hold a virtual conference from October 27-29, 2020.

• The Beyond 77 Study will host two innovation workshops on September 29th and October 6th.

ADJOURN: Ms. Babson determined that the agenda had been adequately completed and adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

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TO: TCC Members FROM: Bjorn Hansen, AICP CTP

Project Oversight Committee Chair TCC Vice-Chair

DATE: October 1, 2020 SUBJECT: Discretionary Project Suspension Prioritization REQUEST: No action is requested at this time. In November, the TCC will be asked to recommend that the CRTPO Board approve the criteria to prioritize suspended CRTPO discretionary projects to resume work as NCDOT provides allotments of funds to restart projects. BACKGROUND: • The NCDOT has suspended projects statewide due to the decrease in revenues, as a result of

the COVID-19 pandemic, Map Act settlements, and weather-related relief efforts. o According to state law, once the NCDOT’s available revenues are less than the

minimum cash balance, the department can no longer enter into new contracts that spend money on transportation projects. These suspended projects include CRTPO’s projects funded with federal Direct Attributable funding.

o Recently NCDOT’s revenue exceeds the state-mandated minimum cash balance, but projects are still suspended.

o Approximately 60 CRTPO-funded projects have been suspended within the CRTPO planning area.

o NCDOT’s Planning and Programming Division staff has requested that CRTPO develop a priorized list of projects that can resume work once NCDOT has an adequate fund balance.

• The Project Oversight Committee (POC) has reviewed the suspended project list and has recommended the following criteria for the consideration of the TCC to determine the order of restarting projects. The suspended projects have been ranked in order based upon the following proposed criteria:

o Current phase – those closer to completion are prioritized o Duration - Older projects are prioritized o Authorization amounts – lower cost projects are prioritized o Authorization dates

• This criteria will be used as an interim measure until NCDOT’s funding allocation model has become fully operational.

• Attached Table 1 depicts a project ranking summary of the suspended projects based upon the proposed ranking crieteria.

• Next steps: o October 21 Board Meeting – Action requested to approve approve the criteria to

prioritize suspended CRTPO discretionary projects to resume work as NCDOT provides allotments of funds to restart projects.

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1) Provide, manage, and maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system. • 1.1 Designate resources to maintain the existing transportation system and support state and

localeffortstomaintaintransportationassetsingoodcondition. • 1.2 Endorse and pursue projects and strategies designed to manage or reduce congestion. • 1.3 Encourage design features that minimize crash potential, severity, and frequency and support

stateandlocaleffortstoeliminatetransportation-relatedfatalitiesandseriousinjuries. • 1.4 Develop policies, plans, and programs that promote a sustainable and resilient transportation

system. • 1.5 Accommodate the implementation of new transportation technologies and logistics practices. • 1.6 Support project development and public awareness programs that promote pedestrian and

bicycle safety. • 1.7 Increase access to sustainable and zero carbon transportation modes and mobility options.

2) Promote an integrated, accessible, multimodal transportation system. • 2.1 Develop a multimodal transportation system that strives to minimize delay and increase travel

time reliability. • 2.2 Increase transportation network connectivity by minimizing barriers, completing links between

nodes, and improving access to and increasing multimodal density at activity/employment centers.

• 2.3 Prioritize roadways that utilize design standards consistent with NCDOT’s and/or local complete streets policies.

• 2.4 Support transit agencyefforts toprovideaffordable and convenientpublic transportation services.

• 2.5 Endorse and pursue projects that provide linkages for pedestrians and bicyclists between neighborhoods and activity/employment centers.

• 2.6 Promotefutureopportunitiesforinter-regionalmobilitythroughenhancementstointer-city railserviceandtheprovisionofhigh-speedrailservice.

• 2.7 Participate in regional transit initiatives including CONNECT Beyond and the Transit Initiative Task Force.

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3) Develop transportation plans and policies that improve quality of life for residents, are sensitive to significant features of the natural and human environments, and encourage linkages between transportation and land use.

• 3.1 Plan transportation facilities and support context sensitive design standards to promote a transportation system that is compatible with the natural and built environment.

• 3.2 Foster the development of transportation facilities that minimize neighborhood impacts and promote active living.

• 3.3 Integrate transportation and land use policies, particularly related to density, mixed use, parking,andtransit-orienteddevelopment.

4) Promote equitable transportation options for the economically disadvantaged, minority, aging and disabled populations.

• 4.1 Supportopportunities to serve transportation-disadvantagedpopulationswith convenient transportation to employment and essential services.

• 4.2 Develop strategies to engage residents who have not traditionally participated in the transportation planning process.

• 4.3 Prioritize transportation projects in historically underserved areas.

5) Encourage regional and statewide collaboration. • 5.1 Identify opportunities to develop joint goals and policies with other MPOs in the region and

increase data sharing and coordination. • 5.2 Participate in transportation-related planning efforts initiated by other agencies and

organizations throughout the region (plans, studies, initiatives, etc.).

6) Support economic competitiveness by making transportation investment decisions that effectively utilize limited public resources, enhance system performance, and encourage opportunities for freight movement.

• 6.1 Explore opportunities to minimize implementation and operation costs of transportation projects.

• 6.2 Foster innovative financing and partnership opportunities for project development and implementation.

• 6.3 Promote strategies that increase vehicle occupancy and the use of alternate modes by utilizing a full range of transportation demand management options and strategies.

• 6.4 Support an integrated freight transportation system that facilitates the movement of goods.

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CRTPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Work Group October 1st, 2020, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Virtual Meeting

Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Community Updates

Roundtable discussion of news, local projects, and relevant issues

3. Bicycle Suitability Mapping Update Curtis Bridges, CRTPO

The most recent version of CRTPO’s Bicycle Suitability Map was prepared in 2016. The map is currently maintained digitally here. The Work Group will consider/identify updated safety status for major bicycling corridors ahead of staff updates to the map.

4. Other Topics, Looking Forward

Non-Federal Performance Measures