EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Emerging Leaders Advisory Council June 25, 2021 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGENDA PRIORITIES & STATUS • Long-Range Plan • Communications & Outreach • Legislative & Funding Issues • Overall Work Program (OWP) • Announcements Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increase Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achiev ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving IncreasedLONG Mobility Achieving-RANGE Increased Mobility PLAN Achieving Increased Mobility Achievi ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased LONG-RANGE PLAN NOACA invites public comment on draft update of Long Range Transportation Plan, which strives for equity Cleveland.com, May 9, 2021 “It’s about quality of life,’' Gallucci said, “it’s about how we compete economically with the rest of the country and the rest of the world. It’s about how we improve the system to be more efficient. It also means helping to ensure that the environment is respected and preserved and improved.”

• Virtual Public meeting held on May 3, 2021 LONG-RANGE PLAN Landscape podcast: Grace Gallucci on NOACA's plan for the future Crainscleveland.com, May 28, 2021

• Dan Polletta discuss the eNEO2050 plan with Grace Gallucci, as part of the Crain’s Cleveland Podcast, Landscape

• Listen to the full interview at crainscleveland.com/Landscape LONG-RANGE PLAN WMJI Radio 105.7: Grace Gallucci on NOACA and eNEO2050 June 10, 2021

• Grace Gallucci featured on the Jimmy Malone radio broadcast, WMJI 105.7, on June 10

• Discussion about NOACA and the eNEO2050 long range plan LONG-RANGE PLAN

NOACA Proud! Listen to what matters to NOACA staff on the development of the eNEO2050 Long Range Plan

Watch video on next slide! LONG-RANGE PLAN

Staff Video shown. Video is located online on the HOME page at the following: https://eneo2050.com Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increase Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achiev ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased MobilityCOMMUNICATIONS Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility & OUTREACH Achieving Increased Mobility Achievi ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Around Town: WTS State of Funding • Guest speakers: • Grace Gallucci, Executive Director and CEO, NOACA • Lloyd MacAdams, Chief Engineer & Asst. Director of Transportation Policy, ODOT • Michel Schipper, Deputy General Manager Engineering & Project Management, GCRTA • April 15, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Around Town: Greater Cleveland Trails and Greenways Conference • June 7-11, 2021 • Introduced the Showcase of Trails: Projects, Programs & Champions • Highlighted our recently completed projects; and new projects on the horizon! COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Ideastream Interview April 5, 2021 • Local experts discuss President Biden’s $2T Infrastructure Plan with Rick Jackson on the Sound of Ideas • Guest included: • Grace Gallucci, NOACA • Aaron Domini, OHM Advisors • Terry Gilber, Civil Rights Attorney and Author • Listen to the interview on at ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Around Town: Redline Greenway Ribbon Cutting Cleveland Metroparks Unveils New Red Line Greenway Trail Ideastream, May 12, 2021 Cleveland Cleveland Metroparks open new trail connecting to 8 neighborhoods Spectrum News 1, May 12, 2021

• Celebrated ribbon cutting on May 12

• $2.1M provided by NOACA’s CMAQ funding COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH Around Town: Towpath Trail Phase 4 Ribbon Cutting Completion of the Towpath Trail in Cleveland hailed as a milestone, and a goad to keep adding regional trails and parks Cleveland.com, June 10, 2021

• NOACA invested nearly $30M of the total $54M cost of the project, making it the agency’s single biggest commitment in recent years COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News NOACA releases air quality report Medina-gzette.com, April 6, 2021 • Air quality has improved, but progress has slowed since 2010; particularly for those pollutants closely linked to mobile sources NOACA issues air quality alert for parts of Northeast Ohio News-Herald.com, May 19, 2021 • So far this year we have 4 exceedances COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News City of Cleveland requests funding for land bridge design connecting downtown to lakefront News5cleveland.com, April 13, 2021 • NOACA said “it looked forward to the opportunity to maximize TRAC program dollars for this project toward achieving a safe, multimodal and well maintained transportation system”

News5Cleveland – Rendering of a proposed land bridge COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

NOACA in the News New City of Cleveland commits to solar panels, electric vehicle stations for clean energy conversion cleveland.com, April 9, 2021 • Cleveland commits to solar panels, electric vehicle stations for clean energy conversion as they work with NOACA to create more charging locations for electric vehicles

News5Cleveland – Rendering of a proposed land bridge COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News New Construction to begin Monday on Lakewood’s Detroit Avenue pedestrian safety and improvements project cleveland.com, May 21, 2021 “We’re redesigning some streetscape and also doing water-sewer improvements with the financial assistance of NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency). It’s going to be a great upgrade to that entrance into our community.” – Mayor Meghan George

News5Cleveland – Rendering of a proposed land bridge COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

NOACA in the News Willoughby officials promoting walkability amid renewed appreciation of being outdoors News-herald.com, May 3, 2021 • City focused on making riverfront accessible and connecting residents to downtown Willoughby • $1.8M received from NOACA for bike pedestrian trail Cleveland.com COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

NOACA in the News Elyria proposes projects for more biking and walking in city Chroncilet..com, April 9, 2021 • Held public meetings in April • Feedback will go into a final plan • Officials will seek funding from NOACA, ODOT and the City COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

NOACA in the News Avon Lake considers roundabout for Lake and Miller roads Morningjournal.com, April 27, 2021 • “Traffic and bikes mix a lot better in a roundabout, because it’s a lot slower and it’s safe for both,” • The City is considering applying for CMAQ for funding COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA in the News Brunswick Council moves on asphalt repairs, Pearl Road project discussions Medina-gazette.com, April 8, 2021 • Seeking additional funding for long term road damage and drainage improvements” on Pearl Road • $2.1 received from NOACA Wadsworth preps for Seville Road resurfacing, downtown parking upgrades Medina-gazette.com, April 13, 2021 • Will cut through the city of Wadsworth and Wadsworth Township • $288K currently provided by NOACA COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA and TLCI in the News Laketran opens transit center at Lakeland, preparing for electric buses The News-Herald, March 22, 2021

Lake County communities get go-ahead to explore Vine Street corridor improvements News-herald.com, March 20, 2021

New signs help folks find their way around Parma Heights cleveland.com, April 21, 2021

Rocky River Receives grants for trees and Lake Road ramp improvements cleveland.com, April 19, 2021 • $95K TLCI Funding and $30K from Urban Tree Canopy

News5Cleveland – Rendering of a proposed land bridge COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH NOACA and EV Charging Stations in the News North Royalton, Strongsville to receive grants for electric vehicle-charging stations Cleveland.com, June 7, 2021

On the road and going green: Statewide electric vehicle tour starts off with a charge in Shaker Heights Cleveland.com, June 8, 2021

“NOACA plans to put about $3 million into EV infrastructure, including charging stations in “good locations.”

News5Cleveland – Rendering of a proposed land bridge COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH In the News Major Amtrak expansion in Cleveland and Ohio included in Biden infrastructure plan cleveland.com, April 1, 2021 All aboard! Biden celebrates Amtrak’s 50 years on the rails cleveland19.com, April 30, 2021 All Amtrak leaders pitch new Cleveland-Columbus- Dayton-Cincinnati route: ‘It’s our goal to get this done cleveland19.com, May 19, 2021 Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increase Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achiev ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased MobilityLEGISLATIVE Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving & IncreasedFUNDING Mobility Achieving ISSUES Increased Mobility Achievi ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) Project Solicitation • Currently evaluating project applications • Public hearing was conducted June 2nd NOACA Region TRAC Priorities • NOACA priorities communicated 1. Cleveland SR-2 / Lakefront Pedestrian Connections • Sponsor presentations on project 2. Brecksville I-77-Miller Road Interchange / SUM-77-32.30 merits 3. GCRTA Light Rail Reconstruction • TRAC Schedule 4. City of Garfield Heights I-480 / Granger Road Interchange • June 23rd – Working Session 5. City of Beachwood I-271 / US 422 Corridor Improvements • July 14th – Draft List Vote • August 25th – Final List Vote LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES U.S. House Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill (INVEST) includes 17 earmarks (over $48M) for NOACA region, including three NOACA projects: • Cleveland Hopkins Airport Master Plan Interstate Access Improvement Project • $2M for feasibility & engineering • Lorain County Lakefront Connectivity Project • $4M for pre-construction activity • River Styx/SR 162 Intersection Roundabout, Montville Twp./Medina County • $3.2M for construction Final outcome for these earmarks remains uncertain. LEGISLATIVE & FUNDING ISSUES Sen. Brown accepted earmark requests for FY 2022 Senate Appropriations bills: • NOACA earmark request: • Irishtown Bend (replace bulkheads and stabilize hillside), $5M • NEOSCC earmark requests: • Brownfields planning initiative, $2M • Brownfields cleanup revolving fund, $2M Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increase Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achiev ncreased MobilityOVERALL Achieving Increased Mobility WORK Achieving Increased PROGRAM Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achievi ncreased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility(OWPAchieving Increased) Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased Mobility Achieving Increased OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Major Project Update: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy • EDA CEDS grant letter of further consideration (provided additional documents on June 04, 2021) • NOACA family meetings to discuss scope of work: with Economic Development and Planning Directors of Counties and City of Cleveland • Guiding objectives for planning process (under discussion/ please provide feedback): • Growing as a region • Bringing funding to communities • Nesting plans: Synthesizing priorities and strategies in existing plans • Harmonizing work of big players in economic development • Ensuring inclusive, transparent and collaborative process • Please submit stakeholders that need to be included to add to NOACAs preliminary list of 100 stakeholders • Kick-off meeting will be on July 16, 2021 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) New Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail Byway Promotional Video • NOACA featured in a promotional video with ODOT, Erie Regional Planning Commission, and other byway partners here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ N14jjKcPY OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Lake Erie Coastal Trail Mobile App Updated! • Find information for over 150 great sites along the byway • Will be featured this summer in “Ohio Magazine” and “Lake Erie Living” lifestyle magazines • Download the app on i-Tunes and Google Play Store! OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program Project Solicitation

• Provides support to transportation providers who offer coordinated transportation to meet the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities • About $1.7M available for SFY 2022 projects • Applications open next week and due 8/6/22 by noon • NOACA will host an applicant webinar on July 15th • Webinar and application details are available at noaca.org/5310 NOACA will STRENGTHEN regional cohesion, PRESERVE existing infrastructure, and BUILD a sustainable multimodal transportation system to SUPPORT economic development and ENHANCE quality of life in Northeast Ohio.