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Chapter 1 December 2019 TPC Meeting • Agenda • Member directory 1 This page intentionally left blank. 2 Meeting Agenda Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) Meeting Wisconsin State Capitol Governor’s Conference Room Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:30 to 4:00 PM Roll Call Governor and Secretary-designee opening statements Approve minutes Overview of Major Highway Projects and TPC responsibilities o Importance of Major Projects o Role of the TPC o Overview of Major Projects process o Major Projects environmental study and enumeration process timeline o TPC Report, improvements resulting from audit Status of the Major Development Program and Southeast Mega Program o Major Projects expenditure schedule o Project update for enumerated major projects o Project update for Southeast Megaprojects Status of Major Projects approved for study o Project update of currently approved projects o Studies recommended for removal from program Discussion, motions and future meetings Adjourn 3 This page intentionally left blank. 4 RANSPORTATION ROJECTS OMMISSION ME MB E R DIRE CTORY December 2019 5 TRANSPORTATION PRJOECTS COMMISSION MEMBERS Governor Tony Evers, Chairman Room 115 East State Capitol Madison, WI 53702 (608) 266-1212 [email protected] State Senate State Assembly Citizen Senator Robert Cowles Representative Scott Krug Mark Servi, Commissioner Room 118 South Room 207 North Barron Co Hwy Department State Capitol State Capitol 260 N 7th Street P.O. Box 7882 P.O. Box 8952 Barron, WI 54812 Madison, WI 53707-7882 Madison, WI 53708 (715) 637-3755 (608) 266-0484 (608) 266-0215 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Senator Dave Hansen Representative John Spiros Allison Bussler, Director Room 323 South Room 212 North Waukesha Co Public Works State Capitol State Capitol 515 W. Moreland Blvd, P.O. Box 7882 P.O. Box 8953 Room 220 Madison, WI 53707-7882 Madison, WI 53708 Waukesha, WI 53188 (608) 266-5670 (608) 266-1182 (262) 548-7740 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Senator Tim Carpenter Representative Mark Spreitzer Timothy Hanna, Mayor Room 109 South Room 113 North City of Appleton State Capitol State Capitol 100 N. Appleton Street P.O. Box 7882 P.O. Box 8953 Appleton, WI 54911 Madison, WI 53707-7882 Madison, WI 53708 (920) 832-6400 (608) 266-8535 (608) 266-1192 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Non-Voting Member Senator Jerry Petrowski Representative Daniel Riemer Craig Thompson, Secretary- Room 123 South Room 122 North designee State Capitol State Capitol Room S906 Hill Farms P.O. Box 7882 P.O. Box 8953 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53707-7882 Madison, WI 53708 Madison, WI 53705 (608) 266-2502 (608) 266-1733 (608) 266-1114 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Senator Howard Marklein Representative Jon Plumer Room 8 South Room 18 North State Capitol State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53707-7882 Madison, WI 53708 (608) 266-0703 (608) 266-3404 [email protected] [email protected] 6 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAFF Policy Issues Project Information Craig Thompson, Secretary- Jeff Gust, P.E., Director James Donlin, Director designee Bureau of State Highway Bureau of Budget Room S906 Hill Farms Programs (BSHP) Room S911.26 Hill Farms 4822 Madison Yards Way Room S619 Hill Farms 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705 (608) 266-1114 Madison, WI 53705 (608) 266-9546 [email protected] (608) 267-7754 [email protected] [email protected] Paul Hammer, Deputy Secretary Justin Shell, Chief Room S905 Hill Farms Program Development & Analysis 4822 Madison Yards Way Section, BSHP Madison, WI 53705 Room S611.17 Hill Farms (608) 266-1114 4822 Madison Yards Way [email protected] Madison, WI 53705 (608) 267-9617 [email protected] Joel Nilsestuen, Assistant Deputy Ned Grady, P.E., Secretary Commission Secretary/Majors Room S907 Hill Farms Program Manager 4822 Madison Yards Way Program Development & Analysis Madison, WI 53705 Section, BSHP (608) 266-1114 Room S611.24 Hill Farms [email protected] 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705 [email protected] Joe Nestler, P.E., Administrator Ben Rouleau, P.E., Division of Transportation Level of Service Engineer Investment Management Program Development & Analysis Room S605 Hill Farms Section, BSHP 4822 Madison Yards Way Room S616.04 Hill Farms Madison, WI 53705 4822 Madison Yards Way (608) 266-6885 Madison, WI 53705 [email protected] (608) 266-7717 [email protected] 7 This page intentionally left blank. 8 Chapter 2 Meeting Minutes • December 1, 2014 TPC meeting 9 This page intentionally left blank. 10 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2014 Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol 12:45 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT Governor Scott Walker Representative Keith Ripp Secretary Mark Gottlieb Representative Fred Clark Senator Joseph Leibham Representative Mike Endsley (teleconf) Senator Robert Cowles (teleconf) Representative Amy Sue Vruwink Senator Jerry Petrowski (teleconf) Citizen Representative Jean Jacobson Senator Tim Carpenter Citizen Rep. Barbara Fleisner LaMue Senator Tim Cullen Citizen Representative Michael Ryan Representative John Spiros MEMBERS ABSENT none DOT STAFF PRESENT Aileen Switzer Katherine Miller Joe Nestler Dawn Krahn Kasey Deiss Rob Miller Kris Sommers Paul Hammer Mike Berg Mike Hoelker Jeff Gust Mohamad Hayek Steve Hoff Jason Dahlgren Manojoy Nag Thomas Rhatican 11 Governor Walker called the meeting to order and asked that the roll be called. Governor Walker proposed a motion to approve the minutes of the November 2nd, 2011 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Governor Walker gave his opening remarks and stated that today’s meeting was to consider two projects ready for enumeration, one project ready for approval for construction, and recommendations for pulling back funding on a few projects. Purpose of the panel is not to approve the projects, but to develop recommendations based on an objective process in which WisDOT, working in conjunction with local governments, recommends where Majors project funding should be prioritized in the future. Depending on how much revenue the legislature decides to put forth will determine whether the projects discussed today will be included in the budget. WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb talked about putting the Majors Highway program within context of the overall state highway program. He talked about the misconception that WisDOT is overinvesting in capacity expansion projects and presented the following facts: - Over 85% of state highway expenditures are for preservation of the existing system - Less than 15% is attributed to expansions. - With majors projects the majority of the expenditures are to rebuild the existing infrastructure and improve safety; not just to expand capacity. Major Highway Project candidates undergo an extensive, statutorily-set evaluation that considers a project’s potential to enhance economic development, relieve traffic congestion, improve safety and achieve community objectives while minimizing environmental impacts. To move forward, candidate projects must undergo an environmental review process. Secretary Gottlieb said WisDOT will be recommending two projects for enumeration and will be recommending approval on the STH 50 project per the revised definition of Major projects based on cost. He also added that with the goal of spending WisDOT funds wisely, WisDOT will be recommending de-enumeration and/or eliminating funding for a few projects. Aileen Switzer, WisDOT Administrator of the Division of Transportation Investment Management, provided a definition of major highway projects and provided a general overview of the two enumerations and one approval request. The two enumerations are listed below: Highway Termini County I-94 USH 12 – STH 65 St. Croix I-43 Silver Spring Drive Northerly to STH 60 Milwaukee/Ozaukee 12 The project WisDOT is requesting approval under the high cost rehabilitation definition is listed below: Highway Termini County Wis 50 IH 94 – 43rd Avenue Kenosha Switzer stated the role of the TPC is to report TPC recommendations for enumeration by December 15th of even numbered years. Joe Nestler, WisDOT Director of the Bureau of State Highway Programs, provided the committee with signed environmental document cover pages for the three proposed projects. He also demonstrated WisDOT’s ability to fund each project within 6 years of enumeration. He presented a benefit-cost analysis for a 52-year life cycle showing all costs of the projects, including periodic rehabilitation and maintenance. Nestler demonstrated that benefits for each proposed major project outweigh the costs. Typically benefit/cost ratios greater than 1 provide justification for cost-effective construction projects; each of the 3 proposed projects has a benefit/cost ratio greater than 5. Senator Cowles asked about the effect of potential delays if a vote on these projects is not held within the next 3-4 months. Joe Nestler responded that the analysis he is presenting is the construction of the major projects versus the costs associated with the roadways if the projects were not enumerated at all. The governor added that if a decision was delayed 3 months it would bypass the possibility of being added to the budget. Due to loss of local support and lack of needs of the projects, Nestler proposed de- enumeration of the following two projects: Highway Termini County Wis 81/213 Beloit Bypass Rock Wis 38 CTH K – Oakwood Dr Racine/Milwaukee Due to lack of need for further bypass work, Nestler requested the following project to be considered complete: Highway Termini County USH 14 Viroqua - Westby Vernon The LaCrosse corridor project was mentioned in the September letter. WisDOT recommends no action at this time and further study for a one-year period. Governor Walker asked if the members had questions about the projects.
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