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Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18th Floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602 · 813-272-5940 · hillsboroughmpo.org Meeting of the MPO Board nd Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6:00 PM – 2 Floor Commissioner Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr. Overflow on the 26th Floor, Rooms A&B Hillsborough County MPO Chairman Watch the HTV live-stream. Councilman Harry Cohen Submit comments in advance on Facebook.* City of Tampa MPO Vice Chairman I. Call to Order Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority II. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, please) Commissioner Kevin Beckner Hillsborough County III. Committee Reports & Online Comments (Gena Torres) Wallace Bowers IV. Consent Agenda HART Mayor Frank Chillura A. MPO Minutes: October 6, 2015 Temple Terrace th st B. Accept Report: 46 St. and 131 Ave. Complete Street Derek Doughty The Planning Commission Studies Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County C. Transportation Improvement Program Amendments Joe Lopano D. Committee Appointments Hillsborough Co. Aviation Authority Mayor Rick A. Lott E. MPO 2016 Meeting Calendar City of Plant City th F. Cancel November 17 Policy Committee Meeting Councilman Guido Maniscalco City of Tampa Action Items Councilwoman Lisa Montelione V. City of Tampa A. FDOT District 7 Tentative Work Program Commissioner Sandra Murman Hillsborough County - Highlights (FDOT Representative) - MPO Comments (Rich Clarendon, MPO Staff) Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County School Board B. Interlocal Agreement with Planning Commission Regarding Joseph Waggoner Brandon Corridor Study (Beth Alden) Expressway Authority VI. Executive Director’s Report Commissioner Stacy R. White Hillsborough County VII. Old Business & New Business VIII. Adjournment Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director IX. Addendum Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization A. TBARTA Correspondence regarding Chairs Coordinating P.O. Box 1110 601 E. Kennedy, 18th Floor Committee Tampa, Florida 33601-1110 P 813/272-5940 F 813/301-7172 The full agenda packet is available on the MPO’s website, http://www.planhillsborough.org e-mail: [email protected] www.planhillsborough.org, or by calling (813) 272-5940. Cooperative Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Planning for Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization P.O. Box 1110 601 E. Kennedy, 18th Floor Tampa, Florida 33601-1110 P 813/272-5940 * Public comments are welcome, and may be given in person at this meeting; via e-mail to [email protected] up to 3:00pm the day before, or by visiting the event posted on the Hillsborough MPO’s Facebook page. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the materials attached are provided here for research and educational purposes, and are distributed without profit to MPO Board members, MPO staff, or related committees or subcommittees the MPO supports. The MPO has no affiliation whatsoever with the originator of attached articles nor is the MPO endorsed or sponsored by the originator. Persons wishing to use copyrighted material for purposes of their own that go beyond ‘fair use’ must first obtain permission from the copyright owner. Cooperative Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Planning for Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Committee Reports Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting of October 14, 2015 The CAC recommended approval of TIP amendments # 1 – 5. They also commented FDOT’s tentative work program, raising questions about the funding reserved for the TBX project, funding transit projects, and the distribution of projects in urban versus suburban areas such as Valrico. The committee heard presentations on TIA’s master plan progress, the Selmon Greenway project, and Go Hillsborough. Regarding the latter, CAC members asked about how far existing funding would go; if the local-option gas tax could be matched with federal funds; and whether the projects on the 10-year list would be adequate to meet future needs. As part of the CAC meeting, the committee had a dialogue on the TBX project with FDOT District 7 Director of Transportation Development Debbie Hunt. An in-depth discussion took place, covering public involvement, transit accommodations, impacts to the historic district, project financing, the PD&E study, tolling impact on low income individuals, FDOT’s participation in the SunRail project in Orlando and the effect on roads such as Florida Ave. We are grateful to FDOT for making themselves available and helping to clear up some questions. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting of October 19, 2015 Two citizens spoke during public comment regarding the Himes Avenue bike lanes, one of the five TIP amendments to be voted on today. Both speakers pointed out the many destinations along Himes that could be accessible by bicycle, and requested a buffered bike lane, green- painted at the intersections for clearer definition, and ways to reduce vehicle speed. Their comments led to action by the TAC to accept the TIP Amendments with the citizens’ comments forwarded to the City of Tampa for consideration. The TAC supported and forwarded the FDOT Work Program to the MPO, and accepted the 46th Street and 131st Avenue Complete Streets study. A presentation on Go Hillsborough was also well received; Hillsborough County staff was complimented on the amount of work that has gone into preparing and hosting all of the community meetings. The TAC enjoyed the Airport Master Plan presentation, an exciting look into future plans at TIA. They were happy to learn the Courtney Campbell Trail could be extended to the new rental car facility where the people mover would then be used to access the terminal. Policy Committee Meeting of October 27, 2015 The FDOT District 7 Tentative Work Program presentation generated lively discussion from committee members asking about projects that were proposed to be funded or not to be funded. That discussion led to the following motion: To move the FDOT Work Program forward to the full MPO Board and to direct staff to prepare a letter enumerating the concerns of the Policy Committee which will be reviewed by the MPO Board at its next meeting. The Policy Committee also reviewed and approved the 46th Street and 131st Avenue Complete Streets Study and the Transportation Improvement Program Amendments. Intelligent Transportation Systems Committee (ITS) Meeting of October 8, 2015 The Hillsborough MPO hosted FDOT Central Office for regional workshop on mobility performance measures, with the ITS Committee included as part of the agenda. The Office of Policy Planning highlighted FDOT’s Mobility Performance Measures Source Book, and covered a number of topics related to travel-time data and how it can be used for planning purposes. An excellent presentation was also made on THEA’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Project. West Central Florida MPO Staff Directors Meeting of October 9, 2015 The MPO Directors proposed edits to the TBARTA Priorities, reflecting the Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group “top 5.” The TBARTA Board is slated to update its priorities in December. Florida’s new SUNTrail program also generated a lot of discussion, as a potential funding source for key projects in the Regional Multi-Use Trails plan. The Staff Directors also received a response from TBARTA Chair Ronnie Duncan to the letter sent by the MPO Chairs in July. This letter is provided in your meeting packet addendum. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting of October 14, 2015 The committee supported the TIP amendments on your agenda, with a comment on the Himes Avenue project, that the bicycle lanes must be properly engineered at all intersections. The committee also supported the FDOT Tentative Work Program and the 46th and 131st Avenue Complete Streets study. The committee also supported addressing bicycle parking within the City of Tampa’s Land Development code. Finally, the committee thanked the MPO and Health Department for their innovative partnership in the George Road Complete Streets Health Assessment Pilot Project. Livable Roadways Committee (LRC) Meeting of October 21, 2015 The Livable Roadways Committee supported the TIP amendments and also requested committee membership changes. Members decided to explore combining the available seats for all professional organizations, filling the seats as available. Staff will bring back By-Laws options to the committee. Also, the committee heard presentations on Go Hillsborough; County Economic Development Initiatives; and the Interstate 275 Busch/Fowler Gateways Landscaping project. Members were encouraged to give input on the FDOT Tentative 5-year Work Program Oct 26-30, 2015, the Smart Safe Streets Summit idea, and to attend Cyclovia. Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB) Meeting of October 23, 2015 The board reviewed and approved the FDOT Work Program that is on your agenda today, supported the Go Hillsborough Plan, and asked that the MPO write a letter to the FDOT and the Policy Leadership Group asking both groups to include HARTplus and Sunshine Line transportation disadvantaged services in the FDOT Work Program and Go Hillsborough Plan. The Annual Operating Report for the countywide coordinated system detailed that 697,392 trips were provided for medical, employment, and education and nutrition