ABILENE MPO TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, December - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

ABILENE MPO TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:30 pm City Council Chambers Abilene City Hall 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas

1. Call to Order. Public comment may be taken on any agenda item during the discussion of that item.

2. Consideration and action on the minutes of the October 16, 2018 meeting.

3. Consideration and action on a resolution for the FY 2019 Performance Measures and Targets for Safety (PM 1). Background The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), now stipulate that a performance measurement framework must be used in the development of the TIP and MTP. Once state departments of transportation (DOT) set performance targets for each performance area MPOs must set their own targets or agree with those set by the State DOT. Performance measures at the federal level are focused on the following national goals: • Safety (PM 1) • Infrastructure condition (PM 2) • Congestion reduction • System reliability (PM 3) • Freight movement and economic vitality (PM 3) • Environmental sustainability • Reduced project delivery delays

FY 2019 Performance Measures and Targets for Safety (PM1) (continued) Abilene MPO has taken initial action on the following: (PM1) Safety (02/20/18) (PM2) Infrastructure Condition (TAM) Transit Assets (PM3) System Reliability Current Situation: On August 31, 2018, the State’s new Highway Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP) report updated Safety (PM1) targets for FY 2019. As part of the State’s strategic goal to reduce the positive rate of growth in fatalities and serious injuries 2% by 2022 incremental targets are set each year. The targets in any given year are expressed as a 5-year average of past data and future projections.

FY 2019 Performance Measures and Targets for Safety (PM1) (continued) Targets are established for the following areas: • Fatalities • Serious Injuries • Fatality Rate per 100 MVMT • Serious Injury Rate per 100 MVMT • Non -motorized fatalities and serious injuries The resolution R-2019-01 matches the Safety (PM1) Performance Measure targets established in the State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The HSIP is updated annually. The MPOs are required to adopt the Safety targets by February 27, 2019. 2019 Safety Targets Number of Fatalities Rate of Fatalities Number of Serious Serious Injury Rate Total Number of Non- (FARS/CRIS/ARF DATA) (FARS/CRIS/ARF Injuries (FARS/CRIS (CRIS DATA Motorized Fatalities and Ref HSIP (C-1) DATA DATA Ref HSIP (C-4) Serious Injuries Ref HSIP (C-3) Ref HSIP (C-2) (FARS/CRIS DATA Ref HSIP (C-5) 2015 3,582 1.39 17,110 6.63 2,036 2016 3,776 1.39 17,602 6.49 2,301 2017 3,726 1.36 17,546 6.39 2,148 2018 3,891 1.46 18,130 6.64 2,309 2019 Target 3,980 1.47 18,367 6.60 2,394 2019 Target as a 5 year 3,791 1.414 17,751 6.55 2,237.6 Average: 2021 Target 4,155 1.49 18,835 6.51 2,560

FY 2019 Performance Measures and Targets for Safety (PM1) (continued) Recommendation from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) At their November 27, 2018 meeting the Technical Advisory Committee recommended adoption of Resolution R-2019-01 in support of the States’ targets. Action Requested 1. Consideration of approval of the Resolution R-2019-01 FY 2019 Performance Measures and Targets for Safety (PM 1).

4. Discussion and action on the Project Selection Process. Background  The MPO began looking at improvements to the project selection process in March of 2012. This draft was never implemented.  In August 2015, a project selection committee was re-established specifically to evaluate and combine the TxDOT and MPO project lists into a 10-Year Plan.  At the September 2017 TAC meeting a motion was made to formalize the project selection process through written documentation.  On January 30, 2018 the TAC formed a new subcommittee for this purpose.  This sub-committee met on August 1, 2018 and October 12, 2018.

Project Selection Process (continued) Current Situation  A draft of the proposed new Project Selection Process developed by the TAC subcommittee is now ready. This draft endeavors to:  Streamline project evaluation.  Provide a formal means for use of performance measures, data and other information.  Provide a practical and balanced approach to project decision making.  Meet federal and state standards.  Provide reasonable flexibility for adaption to local needs and changing conditions.

Project Selection Process (continued) Document Details: Process: 1) Project Submission/Nomination 2) Staff - Data Collection 3) TAC Evaluation/Scoring/Recommendation 4) PB Project Selection Goal 1. Promote Safety (up to 25 total points) Goal 2. Optimize System Performance & Promote Economic Development (up to 20 points) Goal 3. Preserve Assets and Ensure Reliability (up to 25 total points) Goal 4. Provide an efficient, effective, and safe transportation system promoting development and sustainability (up to 20 points) Goal 5. Protect the Environment and Promote Environmental Justice (up to 10 points)

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Project Selection Process (continued) Recommendation from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) At their November 27, 2018 meeting the TAC recommended approval of submitting the attached PSP to the Policy Board. They recommended two administrative changes to the document which have been completed. These two changes were adding the date to the document and adding a reference number to tie the attachments together. Action Requested 1. Consideration of approval of the Project Selection Process. 2. Any other action deemed prudent.

5. Discussion and any action on the FYs 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Travel Demand Model Timeline. Background The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies transportation improvement projects that the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) area will need over the next 25-years based on the demand on the current system and input from the community. This document incorporates a multimodal approach. The major elements that make up transportation planning include roadways; public transportation; bicycle and pedestrian mobility; railroads, trucks and freight movement; and aviation. The goal is to have a combination of these elements to provide for the smooth movement of people and goods through the MPO area. The roadway projects are separated into three categories – baseline, enhanced, and illustrative projects. Funding for projects comes from various sources including Federal, State, cities, counties, and even private sources. Current Situation The FYs 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan is due January 20, 2020. In order to ensure deadlines are met a timeline is needed. Potential use of consultant assistance is included.

Nov 27, 2018 TAC – (Project Selection Criteria, Timeline) Nov 2018 Staff works with TxDOT and TTI on obtaining Demographics and Projection Assistance for the Travel Demand Model (TDM) (In Progress) Project Selection Committee (In Progress) (New Project Selection Process) Feb 2019 Continue background work on MTP and Travel Demand Model Performance Measures (In Progress) Compile Information on Transit, Railroad, Aviation, etc. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dec 2018 Dec 18, 2018 PB - (Project Selection Criteria, Timeline) Feb 19, 2019 - PB Potential RFP for consultant for Metropolitan Transportation Plan help. Staff works with TxDOT and TTI on obtaining Demographics and Projection Assistance for Notice in Abilene Reporter News – Public meetings and Call for Projects the Travel Demand Model (TDM) (In Progress) Call for Projects - Five Preliminary Public Meetings held to hear from citizens on area needs and priorities (Form a Delphi Panel) Project Selection Committee (In Progress) (New Project Selection Process) Presentations to various organizations regarding the MTP ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Performance Measures (In Progress) March 2019 Continue background work on MTP and Travel Demand Model Compile Information on Transit, Railroad, Aviation, etc. Create survey ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 26, 2018 TAC – ( Delphi Panel, surveys, and projects) Jan 2019 Staff begins background work on MTP and Travel Demand Model Compile Information on Transit, Railroad, Aviation, etc. Delphi Panel meeting (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Notice in Abilene Reporter News – Survey available to public through various avenues Presentations to various organizations regarding the MTP and set-up at events _________________________________________________________________________________________________ including website, City of Abilene website, City Hall, CityLink, Airport, Texas Department April 2019 Continue background work on MTP and Travel Demand Model of Transportation, Chamber of Commerce, Library Compile Information on Transit, Railroad, Aviation, etc. Survey submitted out thru emails, website, and public meetings Call for Projects ends Jan 29, 2019 - TAC Potential RFP for consultant for Metropolitan Transportation Plan help. Draft Projects analyzed by the Technical Advisory Committee Project Selection Committee