Transportation Policy Committee May 21, 2019 8:30 a.m. 1625 13th Street Room 103 Lubbock, Texas 79401
Regular Agenda:
1. Call to Order of the Transportation Policy Committee.
2. Acknowledgement of Quorum of the Transportation Policy Committee.
3. Safety Procedures.
4. Public Comment Period/Acknowledgement of Guests of the Transportation Policy Committee.
5. Approval of the March 19, 2019 meeting minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee.
Work Session:
6. Kylan Francis, Director of Transportation Planning and Development, will present a new project selection tool supported by TxDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Texas MPO’s. No Action will be taken. Regular Agenda: 7. Discuss and take appropriate action to advance Resolution 2019-08 to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding modifications to the National Highway System (NHS) within the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary (MPAB). 8. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Statement of Revenue and Expenses to support the development of the FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). 9. Discuss and take appropriate action to advance Resolution 2019-11 to the Ports to Plains Alliance supporting the designation of an extension of Interstate 27 as a future Interstate in Texas.
1 10. Reports: Walk and Bike Lubbock Report Speed Limits posted for Scooters Mobility pricing Mobility pricing in New York State People mover @ LAX TexRail Real ID NCTCOG Legislative report to April 26, 2019 Monthly Financial Report
2 3 AGENDA ITEM 1
Call to order of the Transportation Policy Committee.
4 AGENDA ITEM 2
Acknowledgement of the Quorum of the Transportation Policy Committee by the Chair.
5 AGENDA ITEM 3
Safety Procedures.
DISCUSSION: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review.
6 Safety Procedures 1625 13th Street Room 103 Transportation Policy Committee
Employee or Visitor Accident
In the event of an emergency, serious illness or accident to an employee or visitor while in this meeting:
1. Call 911. 2. City safety protocol determines that the most senior city employee in attendance is in charge to control panic, meet emergency personnel and direct them to the site. 3. DO NOT MOVE the injured person unless they are in IMMEDIATE DANGER. Wait for emergency personnel.
Tornado or Inclement Weather
When a tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, designated building contacts will notify the meeting to take cover. In addition, most cell phones are equipped with 911/alert software that will alert you to take cover.
1. Do not leave the building and stay away from windows and doors. 2. Exit Room 103 on either side adjacent to the hallway and proceed immediately to the escalator, to the basement. Building attendants will direct you there. Crouch down or sit on the floor and remain calm. 3. Remain there until the all clear signal is given by emergency personnel.
Fire
1. If you hear the fire alarm: Evacuate immediately by exiting the two side doors on the hallway side of the room. Continue to the right and exit to the outside and meet at the East parking lot across Avenue O and at least 300 feet from the building. The last person in the room should shut the door, only if there is no danger to that person. 2. If you discover a fire in the building try to isolate the fire by shutting the doors and pull the fire alarm nearest you. Then exit the building.
7 Gas Leak, Odor, Toxic Fume
1. Exit the building immediately. DO NOT switch off the lights or use your cell phone. Doing so can trigger an explosion. 2. Meet at the East parking lot across Avenue O and at least 300 feet away from the building.
Workplace Violence, Terrorism Incident
1. Remain calm, call 911. 2. Lock all doors, if possible. 3. Stay low to the floor. 4. If unable to lock the doors, place furniture from inside the room in front of the door. 5. Wait for emergency personnel. When they arrive do exactly as they direct you to do to alleviate as much confusion as possible.
Elevator Emergency
1. Remain calm. 2. Push the talk button and speak to the operator. 3. If you are unable to speak, press the alarm button. 4. Do not force the elevator doors.
8 AGENDA ITEM 4
Public Comment Period/Acknowledgement of Guests of the Transportation Policy Committee.
DISCUSSION: Opportunity for the public to comment on transportation planning activities.
ACTION REQUIRED: None
9 AGENDA ITEM 5
Approval of the March 19, 2019 Transportation Policy Committee meeting minutes.
DISCUSSION: Review and approve the March 19, 2019 meeting minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee.
Action required: Consider approval.
Action recommended: Recommends approval.
10 Minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization March 19, 2019
The meeting of the Transportation Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization was held in Room 103 at 1625 13th Street, at 8:30 a.m. on March 19, 2019.
Required notices were given to the members of the Policy Committee and the public. The following Transportation Policy Committee members were present:
TPC Members: Jeff Griffith, Chairperson, Councilman, City of Lubbock Shelia Patterson-Harris, Vice Chair, Councilwoman, City of Lubbock Dr. Charles Addington, Mayor, City of Wolfforth Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, City of Lubbock Bill McCay, County Commissioner, Lubbock County Chris Mandrell, General Manager, Citibus Steve Warren, District Engineer, TxDOT, Lubbock Daniel M. Pope, Mayor, City of Lubbock Curtis Parrish, Lubbock County Judge
Staff/Guests: David Jones, Lubbock MPO Darrell Westmoreland, Lubbock MPO Tammy Walker, Lubbock MPO Wood Franklin, Division Director of Public Works, City of Lubbock Matt Wade, Underwood Law Firm Jennifer Davidson, Director of Public Works, Lubbock County Kylan Francis, Director of Planning and Development TxDOT, Lubbock Phillip Tindall, TxDOT MPO Field Representative Theresa Drewell, Vice-Chancellor for Facilities Management, Texas Tech University
Call to Order:
Chairperson Jeff Griffith called the Transportation Policy Committee Meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
The Committee moved to the next item.
Acknowledgment of the Quorum by Chairperson:
11 Chairperson Jeff Griffith acknowledged the quorum of the Transportation Policy Committee and welcomed everyone.
The Committee moved to the next item.
Safety Procedures:
Chairperson Jeff Griffith reminded everyone to review the safety procedures.
The Committee moved to the next item.
Public comment period/Acknowledgement of Guests of the Transportation Policy Committee:
Chairperson Jeff Griffith welcomed guests, which included representatives from City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, TxDOT, and TTU.
The Committee moved to the next item.
Approval of the February 19, 2019 Transportation Policy Committee meeting minutes.
Chairperson Jeff Griffith asked if there were any questions, concerns or comments regarding the meeting minutes of February 19, 2019. There were none. Curtis Parrish made a motion to approve the February 19, 2019 meeting minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee. Steve Warren seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
The Committee moved to the next agenda item.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Resolution 2019-07 adopting the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Safety Performance Targets pursuant to 23 CFR 490.207 (a)(1)-(a)(5).
David Jones stated that the FAST Act requires each state to adopt new safety targets annually and report new targets and results of previous targets in the Annual Highway Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP) and Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).
The HSIP describes the process developed to implement highway safety projects, assess the effectiveness of improvements, and describes which improvements have contributed to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on all roads. He stated that the Congress’ vision is zero fatalities, “Vision zero”.
David Jones stated that the Resolution provides 5 new safety goals.
12 Steve Warren stated that there has not been a single day since 2000 without a fatality on Texas roads.
Curtis Parrish stated that the Lubbock County bond election has many specific issues that are safety related, like the Woodrow Project. He encouraged everyone to vote early.
There was discussion regarding the clarity of the Resolution.
David Jones stated that FHWA will report whether or not states have made significant progress in achieving their targets in December 2019 and report those findings in March of 2020.
David Jones also stated that progress will be considered achieved if at least 4 of the 5 targets are met or are better than the baseline.
Dan Pope made a motion to approve and advance Resolution 2019-07. Charles Addington seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
The Committee moved to the next item.
Reports:
Status of the 10-Year plan evaluation: David Jones stated that at the last Transportation Advisory Committee meeting there was no quorum. He stated those present had a 2 ½ hour discussion regarding the 4 year TIP, the overall 10-Year plan, the current funding and projects. He stated that Kylan Francis from TxDOT has provided the Advisory Committee with a spreadsheet regarding projects that are currently funding in TxDOT’s DCIS.
David Jones discussed the Category funding.
For the record there were only 5 of the 13 Transportation Advisory Committee members present at the March meeting.
This topic will continue to the next Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled April 2, 2019 and the findings will be brought back to the Transportation Policy Committee.
Status of the issue of disparate numbers introduced in the PM 2 discussion: David Jones stated the PM2 Pavement and Bridge Deck targets were questioned at the last Policy Committee meeting and stated that he had contacted Peggy Thurin and confirmed the numbers were Statewide. David Jones stated that the Lubbock District numbers were better because they were reporting on just the 17 county region in the Lubbock District.
13 New VMT initiative on the east coast: David Jones stated that the I-95 Corridor Coalition is studying a Vehicle Miles traveled fee. He stated that this is a pilot program with more than a 1,000 drivers signed up in the Delaware and Pennsylvania area. Drivers have devices in their cars similar to the tracking devices in cell phones that send them a fake invoice each month. David Jones stated the idea is to consider how drivers would deal with and pay for variable priced tolls and the mileage-based fees if both were applied.
Texas Association of Counties/County Information Resources Agency report on increasing truck weights on the rural roads in Texas:
David Jones stated this is an issue Jarrett Atkinson requested be followed up on. He stated that this is regarding the oil/gas sector and the alleged congestion brought on by sand trucks. He stated that Sand haulers can carry up to 80,000 lbs and that NM can haul an amount exceeding 140,000 lbs. He stated this puts Texas at a disadvantage. David Jones also stated there is a shortage of truck drivers already and if you increase the poundage you will find less drivers who are skilled to accommodate that extra heavy load.
Jarrett Atkinson stated this seems to be an uphill battle and that it appears that nothing has been filed by the Coalition. Steve Warren stated that TxDOT has no position on this subject one way or the other.
Robots want a share of your sidewalk: David Jones stated that earlier this year six deliver robots were rolled out in a pilot program. The Box resembles a six wheeled ice chest, that carries meals, groceries and packages to homes and offices in the region North of Seattle. He stated this pilot program is gaining momentum because a growing number of city dwellers who expect immediate or scheduled delivery for everything. David Jones stated that a study found 73% of freight and delivery vehicles in Arlington were parked outside of authorized areas, often blocking bike lanes, fire hydrants and crosswalks. By moving the last leg of deliveries from the road to the sidewalk, cities could reduce congestion and eliminate the parking problem entirely.
Legislative updates: David Jones stated that latest legislative updates are included in the Committee’s packet for their reading pleasure.
July TEMPO meeting in Lubbock: David Jones stated that the next TEMPO meeting will be held in Lubbock in July. It is usually a 2 day meeting.
Monthly Financial Report: David Jones stated that the monthly financial report is through January 2019. That the MPO has collected 107.88 percent of its PL112 allocations and 23.50 percent spend on revenue.
Mayor Dan Pope stated that he would like to follow up on the item of safety. He stated that since the last meeting there had been another fatality of a pedestrian. The pedestrian choose not to use the crosswalk and that the driver was not a fault.
14 However, he believes and so does the City Council that safety is a main issue especially on Avenue Q and 19th Street. He stated that safety was something that we need to continue to work on.
David Jones stated that in our project selection criteria safety is one of the main criteria for selection of projects.
Jeff Griffith adjourned the meeting of the Transportation Policy Committee at 9:20 a.m.
15 WORK SESSION: AGENDA ITEM 6
Kylan Francis, Director of Transportation Planning and Development, will present a new project selection tool supported by TxDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Texas MPO’s.
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
Discussion: Kylan Francis will discuss a new project selection tool called Decision Lens.
Decision Lens is a software tool that has been in the market place since 2006 and has recently been purchased by TxDOT for their Districts and all 25 MPO’s to aid in the project selection process for the Unified Transportation Plan (UTP), the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), and local Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
MAP-21 ushered in a new era of accountability, requiring greater attention and transparency in transportation planning. The FAST Act continued the accountability and transparency by requiring a performance-based approach to evaluate asset conditions, safety, and service quality. Decision Lens provides a data-driven framework that streamlines the project selection and resource allocation process, making it easy to defend your highest benefit investments and sustain critical funding over time. Decision Lens purports to help transportation organizations create performance-based capital plans that are transparent, defensible, and meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
The software captures true value across goals and performance, all while addressing strategic investment decisions in an efficient, transparent and defensible framework. With Decision Lens, the local MPO project selection process will:
Line up performance goals and easily generate performance reporting to federal requirements; Get rid of alignment breakdowns between MPOs, State and Federal requirements; Streamline and enhance office and departmental communication; Meet and exceed Federal and State legislative mandates for transparency and accountability across the decision making process; Create a foundation of communication between partner and public agencies across the state since all 25 MPOs will use Decision Lens; and Develop a unique rating scale to weigh specific projects against established goals.
16 Decision Lens equips the local agency with the data insights needed to prioritize the highest value projects and defend long or short range investment decisions. The subjective nature and balances of the local selected evaluation criteria will help the local MPO and District:
1. Perform dynamic analysis of budget and resource allocation scenarios to reduce long-term investment costs; 2. Collaborate on trade-offs between strategic and operational outcomes to increase confidence in your selection decisions; 3. Increase transparency and achieve true performance-based planning for better outcomes
In summary, Decision Lens is a software company that has been serving State and Local Governments since 2006. Decision Lens’ software (DL) helps DOT’s prioritize their most important assets (e.g. budgets, programs, people, buildings, systems, capabilities), and allocate finite resources ($$, people) against those priorities intelligently.
17 REGULAR AGENDA:
AGENDA ITEM 7
Discuss and take appropriate action to advance Resolution 2019-08 to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding modification to the National Highway System (NHS) within the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary (MPAB).
Discussion: Suffice it to say that the National Highway System (NHS) is perhaps the most important mobility network in the United States and around the world for that matter. The NHS is the longest highway system in the world and carries more people and goods than any other highway system.
Designated originally in 1995, the NHS was the centerpiece of President Clinton’s effort to re-build America’s transportation system and provide a safe, modern, and efficient system to serve the American people.
Planning for the NHS actually began with the landmark Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) but most of the NHS mileage was not specified at that time except for the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System. FHWA worked closely with state and local partners such as transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations, the private sector and other government agencies to identify remaining key routes.
Originally designated by Congress not to exceed 286,983 miles in length, today we have 160,955 miles of NHS in service. A substantial part of that due to MAP-21 which contained triggers to assign NHS status to all existing primary arterials in all cities across America which brings us to the agenda item. The current effort initiated by DOT/FHWA to review the system marks the very first effort from any agency to rationalize the system across the nation since its inception in 1995 and harmonize the Federal Functional Classification and NHS designations. In other words, make sure the designations meet the federal guidance and applicable rules.
In Texas, TxDOT has hired a consulting team to review the entire state and make a statewide recommendation to the Commission regarding the clean up of the network. This will ensure that the guidance and rules will be applied equally across the state. The consulting team has given all MPOs their recommendations and are awaiting MPO input in that regard so they can prepare a final recommendation to the Commission.
The Staff will present the guidance and the consultant’s recommendations followed by your Advisory Committee’s response.
Some quick facts about the NHS in Texas reveals:
18 According to 23 CFR 470.107(b), the NHS shall consist of interconnected urban and rural principal arterials and highways, including toll facilities, which serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, other intermodal transportation facilities and other major travel destinations, meet national defense requirements, and serve interstate and interregional travel.
Over 18,000 centerline miles in Texas or 6% of all roadway miles. 450 million vehicle miles travel (VMT) or 60% of all VMT on the network. 58 million truck miles traveled or 75% of all truck travel. 1% of the Texas NHS is associated with Intermodal connectors. 1% functions as STRAHNET connectors, major corridor connectors that link major military installations and other defense related facilities. 19% function as Interstate Highway. 19% function as other non-Interstate corridor STRAHNET connectors. 39% function as other NHS facilities 22% function as Principal Arterials.
In Lubbock:
We have 175 centerline miles or 10% of the total centerline miles and 10% of total mileage. 4 million daily vehicle miles traveled or 61% of the total miles traveled. 295 thousand daily truck miles traveled or 79% of all truck travel. 1% of our local mileage serves as an intermodal connector (Preston Smith International Airport). 7% as Interstate Highway. 9% as STRAHNET. 26% as other NHS. 56% as Principal Arterial.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approve the Resolution and advance it to TxDOT/FHWA.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval.
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Resolution 2019-08
WHEREAS, The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 was passed by Congress and was signed into law on November 28, 1995 designating 286,983 miles of roads, including the Interstate Highway System, as the National Highway System (NHS); and
WHEREAS, The NHS moves the largest number of people and goods across the United States than any other highway network in the world; and
WHEREAS, The NHS is a network of interconnected urban and rural principal arterials and highways, including toll facilities, which serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, other intermodal transportation and other major travel destinations, meet national defense requirements, and serve interstate and interregional travel; and
WHEREAS, The NHS network is subject to all the National Performance Management measures and targets; and
WHEREAS, Congress now finds it necessary to harmonize the Federal Functional Classification with the NHS objectives and benefits that directly impact the NHS network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE OF THE LUBBOCK METROPOLITIAN PLANNING ORGANIZAITON:
Section 1: That, the Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization has reviewed the federal criteria and guidelines for the NHS.
Section 2: That, the Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization agrees and adopts the Consultant’s principal arterial findings with the MPO’s recommended changes to clean up the NHS network as shown in Exhibit A within the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary (MPAB).
Section 3: That, the Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization agrees to forward Exhibit A as the Lubbock MPO’s recommended changes to the NHS in the LMPO’s MPAB for FHWA approval.
20 Section 4: That, the Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, subject to approval of the FHWA, will plan and program projects that contribute to the accomplishments of the NHS management measures and targets.
Section 5: That, this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Passed by the Transportation Policy Committee this 21st day of May, 2019.
______Jeff Griffith, Chairman LMPO Transportation Policy Committee
Attest:
______Tammy Walker, MPO Secretary
______H. David Jones Transportation Planning Director
Approved as to form:
______Matt Wade Attorney for the MPO
21 1. NHS & Functional Classification Review, Discussion of Findings
Corridor Name Workshop Consensus Notes
98TH ST Remove from NHS The City’s Thoroughfare Plan envisions the widening of 98th Street from US 62 to Upland Drive, but the improvement is not built yet. Susan indicated that TPP, along with the Districts and MPOs, will be revisiting the NHS network every 5 years or so. The decision is to revisit this segment in the future when the Thoroughfare plan improvement gets implemented.
AVENUE A Remove from NHS Industrial road - does not need to be a Principal Arterial.
BROADWAY Further Review There is a major Downtown bus transfer center ST located on Broadway St. The segment also connects CBD and the transfer center to the community on the other side of Avenue A. District and MPO will check ridership of transfer center to see if it qualifies as an Intermodal Connector and will review this segment further.
FRANKFORD Remove from NHS Since we are removing 98th St, makes sense to AVE remove Frankford Ave from NHS as well to avoid stubs.
MILWAUKEE Keep on NHS Milwaukee Ave is a major road and a lot of new AVE developments along it, expected to continue growing.
NORTH Remove from NHS Texas Tech Pkwy is the road used more often. INDIANA AVE North Indiana Ave is mostly serving the residential area and a golf course.
US 62 / SH 114 From US 62 to Milwaukee Ave: Road gets a lot of traffic and it’s growing but it’s WEST Keep on NHS. relatively rural in the western segment. Connects to Levelland where South Plains College is. Segment West of Milwaukee Ave: Remove from NHS.
34TH ST Further Review There is a project that the City wants to complete on 34th. City, county, and MPO are discussing jurisdiction of 34th. Most people don't use this segment unless they are going to a business there. Most growth in Lubbock is happening in the southwest.
22 4TH ST Further Review Serves Texas Tech and Medical Center. Need to take into consideration ambulance access.
50TH ST Further Review Access to Buffalo Springs. Many regular commuters on this segment.
82ND ST Keep on NHS Does serve major activity center (Wolfforth - up and coming, building hospital there). People use it a lot to go across town, it is faster.
QUAKER AVE Further Review Redundant with Slide Rd; consider one or the other, but not both.
SLIDE RD Further Review Redundant with Quaker Ave; consider one or the other, but not both.
TEXAS TECH Segment north of Loop 289: Keep Northern portion serves hospital, golf course, PKWY on NHS Texas Tech. Southern segment mostly serves residential neighborhoods. Break it at loop and Segment south of Loop 289: keep northern piece on NHS. Remove from NHS
UNIVERSITY Remove from NHS Most commuters avoid University Ave for north- AVE south travel because of traffic congestion.
ERSKINE ST Downgrade to Minor Arterial Serves only short-distance traffic movements.
FM 179 Add to NHS Plan to widen FM 179. The Future Lubbock Outer Route is one mile west of FM 179. It is a major connection for those living west of Lubbock (serves Shallowater and Wolfforth communities). It might be redundant to Outer Route in the future but until that facility is built, FM 179 should be kept on NHS and revisited in the future.
FM 2528 Downgrade to Minor Arterial Serves only short-distance traffic movements.
23 24 AGENDA ITEM 8
Discuss and take action regarding the proposed Statement of Revenue and Expenses to support the development of the FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
Discussion: State and Federal agencies are hard at work preparing their budgets for fiscal 2020 and the MPO is no different. Our draft budget deadline to TxDOT is June 1st followed by the final submitted on August 1, 2020. Each year at this time, the Policy Committee acts on a proposed budget that gives the staff direction to prepare the annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) as required by law. The proposed budget not only establishes proposed spending limits for operational purposes but also recommends programming levels for sub-consultant planning studies. After the proposed budget is approved, the staff will issue a call for projects for planning studies. The Advisory Committee will review and rank the proposed planning studies and return a recommendation to the Policy Committee for funding. The approved sub-consultant programming then becomes the basis for preparing the next phase of the UPWP.
The proposed Statement of Revenue and Expenses for 2020 is included in your backup. The staff will discuss the proposed budget in detail at the meeting.
Action required: Approve or change the proposed 2020 Statement of Revenue and Expenses.
Staff recommendation: Recommend approval as presented.
25 Lubbock TPC Approved: Metropolitan Planning Organization Statement of Revenues and Expenditures FY2019-2020 Budget
APPROVED % PROPOSED INCREASE BUDGET BUDGET FY 2019-2020
SOURCES
PL 112 (Combined) 934,656 0 479,856 0 -
EXPENDITURES PAYROLL/BENEFITS 8002 PAYROLL - FULL TIME 97,405 0.00 99,827 2,422 8003 PAYROLL - PART TIME 0 0.00 8005 PAYROLL - STABILITY PAY 900 0.00 1,000 100 8006 PAYROLL - TERMINAL PAY 0.00 8009 PAYROLL - EDUCATION INCENTIVE 0 0.00 0 0 8031 BENEFITS - RETIREMENT TMRS 19,425 0.00 19,780 355 8033 BENEFITS - SOCIAL SECURITY 7,451 0.00 7,637 186 8034 BENEFITS - GROUP INSURANCE 21,964 0.00 21,964 0 8035 BENEFITS - WORKERS COMPENSATION 1,426 0.00 1,426 0 8037 BENEFITS - BASIC LIFE INS 14 0.00 14 0 8038 BENEFITS - GROUP DENTAL 1,100 0.00 1,100 0 8042 BENEFITS - CITY PAID LTD 0 0.00 0 0 PAYROLL/BENEFITS SUBTOTAL 149,685 0.00 152,748 3,063
SUPPLIES 8107 SUPPLIES - OFFICE SUPPLIES 6,000 0.00 6,000 0 8110 SUPPLIES - OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 0 SUPPLIES SUBTOTAL - 6,000 0.00 6,000 0
OTHER CHARGES 8302 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 137,970 0.00 141,510 3,540 8303 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 430 0.00 430 0 8304 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS 5,000 0.00 5,000 0 8309 DATA PROCESSING 11,623 0.00 11,623 0 8406 CONTRIBUTIONS-OTHER 114,400 0.00 114,400 0 8503 BENEFITS-LIABILITY INSURANCE 5,744 0.00 6,146 402 8701 RENTAL LEASES 17,990 0.00 18,350 360 9101 TELEPHONE 1,100 0.00 1,100 0 9103 POSTAGE 250 0.00 250 0 9106 CAR ALLOWANCE 400 0.00 400 0 9110 PROFESSIONAL DUES 400 0.00 400 0 9111 TRAINING AND TRAVEL 20,000 0.00 20,000 0 9146 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1,500 0.00 1,500 0 Reserve 0 0.00 0 0 9154 OFFICE FURNITURE 0 0.00 0 0 OTHER CHARGES SUBTOTAL - 316,807 0.00 321,108 4,301
CAPITAL OUTLAY 9225 EQ CAP OUT-COMPUTER 0 0.00 0 0 CAPITAL OUTLAY SUBTOTAL 0 0.00 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - 472,492 0.00 479,856 7,364 0 TOTAL REVENUE $ 934,656 0
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES $ 462,164 $ - 0
26 AGENDA ITEM 9
Discuss and take appropriate action to advance Resolution 2019-11 to the Ports to Plains Alliance supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a future Interstate in Texas.
Discussion: Since Mr. John Osborne, President and CEO, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Visit Lubbock was elected Chairman of the Ports to Plains Alliance, there has been renewed interest and activity directed at the effort to extend I27 as a future interstate highway. Mr. Osborne has approached the MPO leadership and asked if the Policy Committee would consider a resolution supporting that cause. The proposed resolution is in your agenda backup.
It is important to note that the Policy Committee approved a similar resolution in 2014 encouraging TxDOT to perform an assessment regarding the extension. The assessment was performed and the result was positive. Efforts since then have moved forward to accomplish that goal.
Background information regarding the initiative and the resolution are included in your agenda backup. The resolution basically says two things:
1. Supports the designation of the extension of I27 as a future interstate and urges TxDOT to support the effort as well; and 2. Encourages the MPO and other stakeholders to include the extension of I27 in their long-range regional transportation plans.
Message to MPOs regarding support for the I27 extension:
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) create long-range transportation plans that address transportation and connectivity needs within the MPO region. The 2017 Texas Freight Mobility Plan identified the Extension of I-27 between Lubbock and Laredo as one of two Strategic Projects in Texas. This created the starting point for a long-term effort to move this strategic project forward. Since MPOs are key to identifying long-term goals, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance is asking that the MPO take two actions.
First, consider a resolution supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate by Congress and urge the Texas Department of Transportation to support such designation. A draft resolution is attached.
Second, as your long-range regional transportation plan is being developed, include the Extension of I-27 as a long-term priority in the plan.
27 I-27 is a Logical Addition to the Interstate Highway System
It would have connectivity benefits. The I-27 extension would provide the only major north-south corridor in Texas west of I-35, and it would intersect three major east-west Interstate routes: I-10, I-20, and I-40. It would serve three international border crossings: Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Laredo. It would connect major West Texas population and economic centers, including Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, and San Angelo, in addition to numerous smaller communities. It is critical to linking the energy and agricultural sectors to state, national, and international trade.
It would have congestion relief benefits. More than 2.3 million trucks passed through Laredo in 2018, more than any other land port of entry by far (Detroit is next largest at 1.5 million). Many of these trucks head north on I-35 toward San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth, making I- 35 one of the Nation’s most congested Interstates. The I-27 extension provides an alternative north-south Interstate route, thereby helping to relieve congestion by diverting traffic off I-35 at Laredo. Results would be improved on-time delivery and decreased transportation costs for goods and services. Moreover, the $5.2 billion price tag for the 500-mile extension is more cost- effective when compared to the $4.8 billion cost of rebuilding just a 28-mile section of I-35 from I-635 to U.S. 380 in Dallas County.
It would have economic development benefits. A future Interstate designation would be a significant new economic development tool for communities along the corridor. Site selectors for manufacturers, warehousing and distribution recommend sites along an interstate highway and travel services and businesses, such as hotels, truck stops, convenience stores and restaurants which can have a dramatic impact on small communities will also expand. This will create much-needed new jobs and expanded tax base in rural West Texas.
It would have safety benefits. Travel on the Nation's Interstate Highways is about twice as safe as travel on all other roadways. Given the large energy-related and agriculture-related trucks using this corridor, and the mix of personal, tourist, and truck traffic, safety will be greatly improved by the extension of I-27. Fatalities and injuries will be reduced.
It would have national defense and national security benefits. About 300 miles, or 60 percent, of the extension is on the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET), which are the roads that provide defense access, continuity, and emergency capabilities for movements of personnel and equipment in both peace and war.
Background on Congressionally Designated Future Interstates
The Alliance proposal is consistent with precedent. In ISTEA, TEA-21, SAFETEA-LU, and the FAST ACT, as well as from time to time in transportation appropriations acts, Congress has designated certain Congressionally-Designated High Priority Corridors (HPC) as future additions to the Interstate Highway System. To date, more than 20 HPCs have been so designated. The Alliance proposal tracks the language of these precedents.
The Alliance proposal would NOT do the following:
28 It would NOT require Texas to make a commitment to complete the highway to Interstate standards within a specific time-period.
It would NOT automatically result in the appropriation or allocation of additional funds at either the federal or state level. It does NOT commit the state or federal government to funding.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approve the Resolution and advance to Ports to Plains Alliance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval.
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF AN EXTENSION OF INTERSTATE 27 AS A FUTURE INTERSTATE IN TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Congress has already designated the Ports-to-Plains Corridor in Texas as a High Priority Corridor on the National Highway System; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation published an Initial Assessment Report on the Extension of I-27/Ports to Plains Corridor in November , 2015 which stated: “The corridor will continue to be a critical link to state, national and international trade, growing population centers and critical energy and agricultural business sectors”; and
WHEREAS, according to the Texas Freight Mobility Plan, “By 2040 over 73 percent of Texas’ population and 82 percent of the state’s employment is projected to be located within five miles of an interstate”; and
WHEREAS, Texas has no major north-south interstate west of Interstate 35; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Freight Mobility Plan notes that further investment alone on I-35 will not fix the problem saying, “The state must focus not only on improving existing facilities, but also on developing future freight corridors to move products to markets and exports”; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Freight Mobility Plan goes on to recommend that TxDOT, “give additional consideration to the extension or designation of other interstate routes. Examples include I-27 and upgrades to portions of US Highway 190 to interstate standards”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 connects major West Texas population and economic centers including Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa and San Angelo in addition to numerous smaller communities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 intersects with Interstate 40, Interstate 20 and Interstate 10; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will serve three border crossings with Mexico at Laredo, Eagle Pass and Del Rio; and
30 WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will be a major backbone for the energy industry in Texas serving top oil and gas producing counties as well as the growing wind energy industry; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will also serve the agriculture industry including many of Texas top counties for the production of cotton, cattle, sheep and goats and other commodities; and
WHEREAS, extending Interstate 27 in Texas is also a cost-effective option. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Initial Assessment Report on the Extension of I- 27/Ports to Plains Corridor estimated that it would cost about $7 billion to upgrade the nearly 1,000 miles of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor from the northern tip of Texas to Laredo. To extend Interstate-27 approximately 500 miles from Lubbock to Laredo is projected to cost $5.2 billion. Compare that to the $4.8 billion it cost to rebuild 28 mile section of Interstate 35 east from Interstate 635 to U.S. Highway 380 in Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, an additional cost saving option is associated with the primarily east- west, recently designated, Interstate 14 which includes a proposed segment that overlaps the Ports-to-Plains Corridor between Midland-Odessa and San Angelo, presenting an opportunity for that segment to be jointly designated as Interstate 14 and Interstate 27; and
WHEREAS, a future Interstate designation will be a significant new economic development tool for communities along the corridor. Site selectors for manufacturers, warehousing and distribution recommend sites along an interstate highway and travel services businesses such as hotels, truck stops, convenience stores and restaurants, which can have a dramatic impact on small communities will also expand. This will create much needed new jobs and expanded tax base in rural West Texas; and
WHEREAS, while designation as a future interstate is the first step in a very long process before the completion of an interstate highway, that does not lessen the importance of extending Interstate 27.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE OF THE LUBBOCK METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (LMPO).
Section I. That the Transportation Policy Committee of the LMPO supports the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate by Congress and urges the Texas Department of Transportation to support such designation.
Section 2. This resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
Section 3. If any portion or provision of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such
31 portion or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution, the intention being that the same are severable.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21st day of May, 2019.
______Jeff Griffith, City of Lubbock, Chairperson LMPO Transportation Policy Committee
ATTEST
______Tammy Walker, MPO Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
______H. David Jones, Transportation Planning Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Matt Wade Attorney for the MPO
32 33 AGENDA ITEM 10
Reports:
Walk and Bike Lubbock Speed Limits posted for Scooters Mobility pricing Mobility pricing for New York State People mover @ LAX TexRail Real ID NCTCOG Legislative report to April 26, 2019 Monthly Financial Report
34 35 The University of Texas’s Scooter Speed Limit Is a Glimpse of the Future
The new rule uses geofencing technology to force vehicles on the college campus to slow down.
Illustration by Bolora Munkhbold
On Monday, the University of Texas at Austin announced a new speed limit for the dockless scooters that have become ubiquitous not just on its campus but throughout central Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, as well as at other colleges like Texas Tech and Abilene Christian. Unlike conventional speed limits, it won’t take a cop with a radar gun to ensure riders don’t break the rule. Instead, the 8-mph limit will be enforced using geofencing technology, which will throttle down a scooter’s top speed (typically 15 to 17 mph) whenever it’s on the UT campus.
The limit, which goes into effect March 26, appears to be the first implementation of geofencing to regulate scooter speed anywhere in the country. (San Diego approved similar limits earlier this month, but those don’t go into effect until June.) Cities and other institutions—mostly universities—are still trying to figure out the right way to manage these vehicles when they get dropped off within their territories, often without much in the way of a discussion of the rules.
When the Austin City Council approved scooter regulations last May, it included a requirement that the devices be equipped with geofencing technology to alert users when they parked in an off-limits area. In Denver, that same technology was implemented last year. But using geofencing to cap speed is a new frontier that we’re likely to see much more of—for scooters, driverless cars, and other modes of personal transportation. Earlier this month, Volvo announced all its new vehicles would be limited to 112 mph—along with a plan to test geofencing that could automatically slow cars as they drive near schools and hospitals.
36 37 38 39 40 41 LAX breaks ground on automated people mover
People mover train heading into LAX. Image: LAWA Los Angeles officials broke ground on the Automated People Mover (APM) project, a train which will connect travelers directly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) terminals and create new and convenient locations for passenger pick-up and drop-off outside the Central Terminal Area. The historic infrastructure project will transform public transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and deliver a world-class experience for travelers at (LAX), according to officials. RELATED: [Video] The future of LAX- Automated People Mover
The train is the centerpiece of the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), which also includes a Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and associated roadway improvements. Once completed in 2023, the APM will connect with L.A. Metro's light rail system.
42 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (center) was joined by Councilmember Mike Bonin, Supervisors Janice Hahn and Mark Ridley-Thomas, Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) President Sean Burton and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) CEO Deborah Flint, as well as community and labor leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti The APM will have nine trains, each with four cars. Each car will carry up to 50 passengers and their luggage, with a total of 200 per train. Train speed will top out at 47 mph. Trains will arrive every two minutes, have wide doors for easy access, large windows for viewing, and plenty of hand holds and seats for those in need. Station platforms are open air and will have escalators, elevators, and moving walkways for quick access to the terminals. The trains will relieve traffic congestion and are expected to serve 30 million travelers annually from 2023.
Rendering of people mover interior. Image: LAWA On April 11, 2018, a 30-year, $4.9 billion contract with LINXS, the developer of the APM, was unanimously approved by the Los Angeles City Council, marking the largest contract ever awarded in the City’s history. Since then, LINXS has focused on finalizing the design of the guideway, operations systems, and stations along the 2.25-mile path — work that now allows for the start of major construction on the project. Through this public-private partnership contracting model, LINXS is designing, building, and financing the project and is also responsible for operating and maintaining the trains and stations for a 30-year period.
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People mover as it rides by the iconic Theme Building LAX. Image: LAWA During the design and construction phases, LINXS has committed to 30% local hiring, which exceeds local hiring requirements, and together with LAWA is developing opportunities for local small businesses. LINXS has also agreed to place first-period apprentices from HireLAX and other pre-apprenticeship programs. LINXS team members (Fluor, Balfour Beatty, ACS Infrastructure Development, Dragados USA, HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions, Flatiron, HDR and HNTB) have extensive experience building and operating APMs domestically and internationally.
44 TEXRail helps boost Fort Worth's economic profile
TEXRail will help boost economic development in the Fort Worth area, according to Trinity Metro’s Paul Ballard (shown).Photo – Trinity Metro
At 3 a.m. on Jan. 10, six people were lined up to be among the first official passengers on TEXRail, the new commuter-rail line connecting downtown Fort Worth, Texas, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Ridership on the 27-mile, nine-station route reached close to a combined 100,000 rides during the first 22 days the train was running.
Daily ridership is expected to hit 8,000 riders by the end of 2019 and 14,000 by 2035.
"We were thrilled that so many people came out and tried the service," says Paul Ballard, president and chief executive officer of Trinity Metro, the regional transportation system that operates TEXRail and provides public transportation in Tarrant County, Texas. "We knew it would be popular, but 100,000 was far more than we had anticipated, and we’re very pleased that people have embraced the new rail line. It's awesome."
Ballard's excitement is justified, given how long TEXRail has been in the works and how smoothly its launch went — especially after a technical glitch delayed the first run by five days
45 and a partial shutdown of the federal government between December and January threatened further slowdowns.
TEXRail connects downtown Fort Worth to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Ridership on the 27-mile, nine-station route reached close to 100,000 rides during its first 22 days in operation. Passengers (center photo) lined up at the Grapevine Station to ride TEXRail. Trinity Metro
"It all comes down to economic development," Ballard says, explaining the impetus for TEXRail. "The airport is a huge economic development engine in North Texas. You can take a nonstop flight to almost anywhere in the world through DFW Airport. Any city that’s going to be
46 considered for corporate headquarters needs to be connected to the local airport by a rail system, and that was a big part of why it was required here."
Fort Worth was missing a critical link between its central business district and DFW Airport, and TEXRail completes that link, adds Ballard.
Discussions regarding the project date back to at least the early 2000s, but it was about 10 years ago that Fort Worth officials began moving forward with TEXRail by hiring consultants, contracting for environmental impact study work and lining up funding. Construction began in 2016. Initially expected to cost $1 billion, the project's price tag most likely will be closer to $950 million, according to Ballard.
Trinity Metro — which in addition to TEXRail operates Trinity Railway Express — and local government agencies covered about half the cost, with the other half coming through federal grants. The annual cost to operate TEXRail is $12.1 million, which comes from Trinity Metro's operating budget and includes contributions from partner cities.
Multiple rail connections
No fewer than five railroads interact with TEXRail or use some of its property: Passengers in downtown Fort Worth can connect with Trinity Rail Express, Amtrak, Greyhound and local buses. At the airport, TEXRail passengers can connect with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and bus services.
"We here in Texas are way behind [other major metro areas] in addressing passenger-rail transportation as an important mode in urban/exurban regions, but we are catching up as quick as we can," says Peter LeCody, president of Texas Rail Advocates and chairman of the Rail Passengers Association.
47 Part of the problem, LeCody believes, is that the Texas Department of Transportation didn't have a rail division until 2009 to help plan for future transportation needs.
"We continue to take baby steps compared with other state DOTs that have robust passenger-rail programs," LeCody says. "We also have a legislature that does not yet recognize the idea that there is more to transportation than asphalt and concrete."
TEXRail already has spurred expansive economic development, according to Ballard, who notes that $336 million of transit-oriented development projects are completed or in the works in North Richland Hills and Grapevine — the other two major cities TEXRail serves. Additionally, a $140 million, 53,000-square-foot maintenance facility designed specifically for the eight sleek Stadler trainsets that power TEXRail was built on the north side of Fort Worth along the new rail line.
Signals, semantics and VIPs
Although passengers didn’t officially board TEXRail trains until Jan. 10, the service ran three special trains on New Year's Eve, carrying by-invitation-only passengers that included elected officials, community leaders and longtime supporters.
"In the big scheme of things, we were on a pretty aggressive schedule, starting construction in 2016 and actually running trains by the end of the 2018," says Ballard, who began his railroad career as a brakeman in New England and arrived at Trinity Metro in 2014 after overseeing the startup of the Music City Star commuter-rail service in Tennessee. Ballard announced late last year that he will retire in April.
TEXRail's official first run originally was scheduled for Jan. 5, but it was delayed for five days after a signal issue was discovered along the line on Jan. 4. Crews traced the problem to a wayside cabinet with incorrect wiring.
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"We were thrilled that so many people came out and tried the service." — Paul Ballard, TEXRail
"The only role shutdown played was that some of the communication was difficult because a lot of the people in the communications area at the [Federal Railroad Administration] were not available," Ballard says.
Ultimately, FRA representatives were instrumental in helping TEXRail officials remedy the signal issue and were among the first to ride TEXRail on Jan. 5.
Another challenge focused on semantics, in part because Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price early on used the term “light rail” when referring to TEXRail as it was being developed.
"For the record, this is not light rail that we are operating," Ballard says, clarifying a detail he addresses on a daily basis. "It's commuter rail. It's heavy rail. It operates with freight trains and Amtrak. Once we explained that to her, she caught on and quit calling it light rail. But because all of the DART construction has been light rail, I think people in North Texas just assumed that’s what you call it when you build a passenger-rail system.”
Expansion a possibility
Six of TEXRail's eight trainsets are available for operation, with the other two trainsets slated to arrive in late spring. Once they do, TEXRail will switch from running hourly to every 30 minutes
49 for four or five hours in the morning and four or five hours later in the day — based on peak ridership times. That could push the number of daily trains to 72 runs per day, Ballard says.
Pending additional funding from local and federal sources, plans are in the works to expand the TEXRail line to the southwest, with stations that would serve such busy areas as a hospital district and the Texas Christian University campus in Fort Worth. Two more stations also are on the drawing board and would serve new or evolving residential areas.
The cost of the first two expanded stops ranges from $200 million to $225 million, according to Ballard, with the additional two stops pushing the price tag as high as $450 million.
"The expansion is dependent on our ability to raise the funds," he says, pointing to local funding sources and federal opportunities. "If we're successful, I think we could do [the expansion] in the next two to three years."
But right now, LeCody is thrilled TEXRail is finally up and running, especially considering transit’s slower growth in other parts of the state. For example, Austin has one commuter-style line, but is thinking about expansion; San Antonio has been "very negative" toward using rail as a multimodal effort to ease motor vehicle congestion, he says.
"While Houston has been developing a light-rail system over the past decade, other regions of
Texas have had a slow growth or [a] no-go attitude," says LeCody. "And to top it off, the TEXRail cars are so cool looking, like nothing else we've seen in Texas and the Southwest."
Ballard believes TEXRail will push Fort Worth to a higher level of economic competition with other cities.
"Dallas has been connected to the airport since 2014, and I think that has given the city a competitive advantage," says Ballard. "What we've done is level the playing field with Dallas, because we now have high-quality public transit available."
50 Pennsylvania residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting October 2020 Tuesday, April 23, 2019
PHILADELPHIA — Do you have a star? Is it a REAL ID star in a gold circle?
Pennsylvanians who want to board an airplane will soon need a star on their driver’s license, indicating that it is a REAL ID credential, or they will need another form of approved identification to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility. Pennsylvania’s REAL ID driver’s licenses and identification cards have a small star in a gold circle in the upper right corner to indicate that it meets new federal regulations that establish minimum security standards. The upgraded REAL IDs will be required starting October 1, 2020. Pennsylvania residents have the option to upgrade to a REAL ID or stick with a standard driver’s license when they get a new license at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) office. However, a standard credential—without the star—will not be valid to board a flight or to access secure federal facilities, including military bases and some federal offices.
Unsure if a REAL ID is right for you? PennDOT has an online tool that will help determine if a real ID is what you need. To get the REAL ID star, individuals will need to visit their local PennDOT office in person and bring certain documents to prove U.S. citizenship and Pennsylvania residency. Required documents include one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, two proofs of Pennsylvania residency, one proof of your social security number (if you’ve been issued one) and a current driver’s license if you are applying to exchange one issued by another U.S. state. If you received your first Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit, or photo ID card after September 1, 2003, PennDOT may already have your REAL ID documentation on file. To find out if your required REAL ID documents are on file with PennDOT, apply for REAL ID
51 pre-verification online. If PennDOT confirms that your documents are on file, you can order your REAL ID online without a need to visit a driver’s license center.
Transportation Security Administration officers who staff the ticket document checking station at airports will not allow travelers into the checkpoint without a REAL ID license or another form of acceptable ID after October 1, 2020, because of a federal law (The REAL ID Act of 2005) that mandates that a REAL ID is needed for federal purposes. REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the federal government to improve the reliability and accuracy of driver's licenses and identification cards. The improvements are intended to inhibit terrorists’ ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification. Travelers will begin seeing new signs at airports nationwide in the coming weeks to remind people that REAL ID-compliant licenses or other acceptable forms of ID, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card or U.S. military ID, will be mandatory for air travel beginning on October 1, 2020. Critically important, on October 1, 2020, individuals who are unable to verify their identity will not be permitted to enter the TSA checkpoint and will not be allowed to fly.
For more information and details about how to obtain a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card in Pennsylvania, visit the PennDOT website. TSA also has a one-minute video that provides information about flying with a REAL ID.
52 Legislative Update: April 26, 2019
FROM WASHINGTON D.C. Next week Congress will return after two weeks of recess, and their calendar is chockful of committee hearings, including a Senate Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on federal infrastructure permitting and FAST-41. That meeting is scheduled for Thursday. Earlier in the week, President Trump will meet with Congressional Democratic Leaders Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer to find a way forward for an infrastructure bill. Pelosi’s opening position is ambitious – a $2 trillion investment – but President Trump has expressed support for raising the gas tax in the past. Consensus on funding remains the biggest obstacle to passing legislation.
As discussed in last week’s update, the US Department of Transportation published a Notice of Funding Opportunity in the April 23 Federal Register announcing the next round of BUILD grants. Applications are due July 15.
FROM AUSTIN During today’s Surface Transportation Technical Committee (STTC) meeting, members asked about the status of red light camera and speed limit related legislation. The subsequent information is a follow-up to the STTC meeting, as others may be interested in the status of these bills too.
Bills relating to the prohibition of traffic signal enforcement systems have been a topic of conflict this legislative session. Red light cameras have been controversial since they were first signed into law in 1995. Since then, policymakers like Representative Jonathan Stickland and Senator Bob Hall have championed legislation that would repeal those red light camera laws. HB 1631 by Representative Stickland and SB 653 by Senator Hall are a coordinated effort to pass red light camera reform bills. On April 17, HB 1631 was voted out of the House Transportation Committee. SB 653 was voted out of the Senate Transportation committee on April 23 and is currently listed on the Senate Intent Calendar for April 29.
A bill relating to a local authority’s ability to lower speed limits has also seen it’s share of conflict this legislative session. If passed, the language proposed would allow for speed limits to be lowered to twenty-five miles per hour on roads located in residence districts that are not officially designated as part of the state highway system. The bill, HB 1287, has been promoted primarily by Representative Celia Israel of Austin. However, in addition to Representative Israel, the bill has four other authors and eighteen co-authors. HB 1287 was reported from committee as a substitute on April 25.
HIGHLIGHTED BILLS THAT HAVE PASSED THE FIRST CHAMBER
HB 2830 Canales, Terry- Relating to certain requirements for and limitations on design-build contracts for highway projects of the Texas Department of Transportation. HB 2830 would increase the number of design-build contracts TxDOT is allowed to enter from three contracts to six contracts. HB 2830 has been received in the Senate. HB 2830 has been approved in the House and received in the Senate.
53 SB 69 Nelson, Jane- Relating to certain requirements for and limitations on design-build contracts for highway projects of the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of SB 69 is to maximize the investment returns on the economic stabilization fund and to create a new way to finance state projects. SB 69 has been approved in the Senate and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
SB 969 Hancock, Kelly- Relating to the operation of personal delivery and mobile carrying devices. SB 969 would create a section of code to address automated mobile delivery device technology. SB 969 has been approved in the Senate and referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
SB 1066 Nelson, Jane- Relating to certain coordinated county transportation authorities. SB 1066 would modify the composition of the board of directors of Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). SB 1066 has been approved in the Senate and recommended for the local calendar in the House.
SB 2299 Powell, Beverly- Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. SB 2299 would add state and federal military installations to the list of critical infrastructure and thereby restrict the operation of drones over those facilities. SB 2299 has been approved in the Senate and received in the House of Representatives.
MONITORED BILLS LIST Texas Legislature US Congress A table of bills related to the RTC Legislative Program can be found here.
RECENT COMMITTEE HEARINGS
US CONGRESS There were no committee hearings of note this week.
TEXAS LEGISLATURE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Transportation WEDNESDAY - 4/24/19 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 LEFT PENDING: HB 3089 Martinez, Armando- Relating to payment of costs related to the relocation of certain political subdivision utility facilities for state highway projects. LEFT PENDING: HB 4053 Kacal, Kyle- Relating to the authorization of the construction of an electric railway on or across a road, street, alley, square, or property of a county or municipality. LEFT PENDING: SB 198 Schwerner, Charles- Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project. VOTED FAVORABLY: SB 636 Kolkhorst, Lois- Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities VOTED FAVORABLY AS SUBSTITUTED: HB 2578 Thompson, Ed- Relating to toll collection and enforcement by private participants in comprehensive development agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation
54 VOTED FAVORABLY: HB 633 Buckley, Brad- Relating to the allocation of money associated with delays of transportation projects VOTED FAVORABLY: SB 282 Buckingham, Dawn- Relating to the allocation of money associated with delays of transportation projects VOTED FAVORABLY: HB 1971 King, Ken- Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles VOTED FAVORABLY: HCR 64 VanDeaver, Gary- Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to develop and support bikeway network projects VOTED FAVORABLY AS SUSBSTITUTED: HB 899 Israel, Celia- Relating to bonds issued by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities
Land and Resource Management THURSDAY - 4/25/19 8:00 A.M. E2.012 LEFT PENDING: HB 1157 Bell, Cecil- Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority. LEFT PENDING: SB 555 Schwertner, Charles- Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation. LEFT PENDING: SB 1253 Leman, Ben- Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. LEFT PENDING: HB 1919 Bailes, Ernest- Relating to the right of property owners to file complaints against certain entities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding alleged misconduct by the entities while exercising eminent domain authority. LEFT PENDING: HB 1987 Leman, Ben- Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority. LEFT PENDING: SB 552 Schwertner, Charles- Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
TEXAS SENATE Senate Finance WEDNESDAY - 4/24/19 9:00 A.M. OR ADJ., E1.036 LEFT PENDING: SB 50 Zaffirini, Judith- Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. LEFT PENDING: SB 1781 Zaffirini, Judith- Relating to the repeal of the motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas and the exemption from sales and use taxes of natural gas used as a motor fuel. LEFT PENDING: HB 2338 Noble, Candy- Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.
UPCOMING COMMITTEE HEARINGS US CONGRESS Wednesday, May 1: The US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a Members’ Day hearing to highlight issues of importance as the committee develops its legislative agenda. Thursday, May 2: The US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will meet to consider “Oversight of Federal Infrastructure Permitting and FAST-41.”
55 Wednesday, May 22: The US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will meet to examine the policies, recommendations, and impacts of the President’s FY 2020 Budget Request.
TEXAS LEGISLATURE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Environmental Regulation WEDNESDAY - 5/01/19 10:30 A.M. OR adjournment, E1.026 SB 892 Menendez, Jose- Relating to the exhaust emission systems of diesel-powered motor vehicles.
TEXAS SENATE Transportation WEDNESDAY - 5/1/19 8:00 A.M. E1.016 HB 105 Minjarez, Ina- Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. HB 339 Murr, Andrew- Relating to the placement of speed limit signs at the end of construction or maintenance work zones. HB 448 Turner, Chris- Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system. HB 917 Craddick, Tom- Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties. HB 1837 Hefner, Cole- Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Titus County as the Titus County World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. SB 478 Creighton, Brandon- Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility. SB 975 Kolkhorst, Lois- Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
56 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 86TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE Legislation to Actively Pursue Position Addressed in Legislation (Bills listed below may either be supporting RTC position, neutral, or not consistent with RTC position)
Actively Seek and Support Legislation to Meet Transportation and Air Quality Needs
• Allow for the ability to utilize tolling, managed HB 436 (Shaheen) lanes, debt financing and public-private partnerships Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in in large metropolitan regions through a local certain circumstances. decision-making process of the MPO, County HB 505 (Metcalf) Commissioners Courts and City Councils; ensure Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in fair-share allocation of funds to metropolitan certain circumstances. regions. HB 506 (Metcalf) Relating to the construction of non-tolled frontage roads adjacent to certain toll projects. SB 374 (Hall) Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances. HB 1951 (Krause) Relating to the development, construction, and operation of toll projects. • Define toll road in statute to clarify the difference between toll roads and tolled managed lanes and allow Proposition 1 and 7 revenue on non-tolled portions of projects with managed lanes • Clarify definition of Comprehensive Development Agreement as a public-private partnership, separate from public sector partnerships through Design- Build contracting.
• Authorize the use of a Comprehensive Development HB 1643 (Martinez Fisher) NOTE: APPLIES ONLY Agreement for specific needed projects. TO SOUTH TEXAS PROJECTS Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements for projects in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. HB 1644 (Martinez Fisher) Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements. HB 1646 (Martinez Fisher)
57 Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements. HB 1951 (Krause) Relating to the development, construction, and operation of toll projects. SB 1712 (Lucio) Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation and a regional mobility authority to enter into a comprehensive development agreement for a project in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties SB 1718 (Lucio) Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements. • Identify additional revenue for transportation. HB 42 (White) Options could include, but are not limited to: Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production 1. Allow counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas region the ability to adopt the $10 originated and to the use of that revenue. optional registration fee allowed in HJR 13 (White) various other counties across the state. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the 2. Implement a temporary local legislature to allocate a portion of oil and gas production transportation revenue source to be voter tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas approved. originated. 3. Study the increase in alternative fuels SB 69 (Nelson) vehicles and the effects on the gas tax. Relating to the authority of the comptroller regarding the 4. Implement a vehicle miles traveled fee management of the general revenue fund and the collection pilot program. economic stabilization fund. 5. Support the Texas Legacy Fund concept SJR 1 (Nelson) as a use for the Economic Stabilization Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Fund and allow investments in an legislature to provide for a transfer of economic infrastructure bank. stabilization fund investment earnings to a special 6. Index the motor fuels tax to fuel endowment fund in the state treasury. efficiency. SB 88 (Hall) 7. Examine regional or corridor Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas transportation reinvestment zones. Department of Transportation projects. 8. Reinstate making repayments of general HB 1046 (Martinez) obligation bonds issued for transportation Relating to amending the portion of the revenue derived from the General Revenue Fund, rather from the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a than TxDOT revenues. motor vehicle to the state highway fund. HB 1971 (Ken King) Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles. SB 962 (Nichols) Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of
58 the economic stabilization fund for purposes of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund. HB 2254 (Israel) Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on the collection of road use fees from owners of alternatively fueled vehicles. SB 1080 (Watson) / HB 4281 (Israel) Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects. HB 2513 (Martinez) Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle. HB 2431 (Springer) Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to impose an additional vehicle registration fee and the effect of the fee on county ad valorem tax rates. SB 624 (Nichols) / SB 1459 (Nichols) / HB 1649 (Senfronia Thompson) Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. SB 1475 (Menendez) / HB 3258 (Minjarez) Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority. SB 1526 (Watson) / HB 3255 (Rodriguez) Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects. Hb 3353 (Bucy) Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects. SB 1653 (Schwertner) Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regarding alternatively fueled vehicles and gasoline and diesel taxes. SB 1733 (Paxton) / HB 803 (Patterson) Relating to financial reporting requirements for toll projects. HB 2696 (Schaefer) / SB 1599 (Hall) / HB 3665 (Toth) Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees. SJR 45 (Watson) / HJR 133 (Israel)
59 Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit. SB 1077 (Watson) / HB 4217 (Israel) Relating to increasing the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. SB 282 (Buckingham) / HB 633 (Buckley) Relating to the allocation of money associated with delays of transportation projects. HB 3090 (Martinez) Relating to the disposition of certain amounts collected for rail safety. HB 3196 (Landgraf) / SB 2260 (Flores) Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund. HB 3255 (Rodriguez) / SB 1526 (Watson) Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects. SB 1781 (Zaffirini) Relating to the repeal of the motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas and the exemption from sales and use taxes of natural gas used as a motor fuel.
• Reinstate the appropriation of dedicated HB 813 (Huberty) revenues to the Low Income Repair and Relating to money used by counties that participate in the Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) and low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and Local Initiative Projects (LIP) through a accelerated vehicle retirement program. Only for Harris restructured and modernized program focused on County. transportation and air quality improvements. HB 2253 (Israel) / SB 1070 (Watson) Relating to money used by counties that participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. • Appropriate LIRAP’s residual balance of NOTE: HB 1 contains funding for LIP/LIRAP but SB 1 previously collected funds; modernize and does not. increase flexibility in LIP. HB 2664 (Patterson) Relating to the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and the use of remaining funds.
60 • Reinstate and protect TERP revenue; ensure HB 1043 (Blanco)/ SB 531 (Birdwell) / HB 1345 (Ed funds are utilized for projects that meet the intent Thompson) of the program and provide equity among fuel Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions types. reduction plan. HB 1344 (Ed Thompson) Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, including the establishment and use of the non-road diesel subaccount. HB 1507 (Minjarez) / SB 765 (Menendez) Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan. HB 1627 (Morrison) [NOTE: Applicable only to Victoria County) Relating to the removal of certain counties from the Texas emissions reduction plan. HB 1746 (Lozano) Relating to sources of funding and administration of the Texas emissions reduction plan. HB 2093 (Ed Thompson) Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan surcharge. HB 2094 (Ed Thompson) Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan. HB 2581 (Reynolds) Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan. HB 3745 (Bell) Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account. HB 4378 (Ed Thompson) / SB 2154 (Zaffirini) Relating to the administration of certain programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan. • Give transportation agencies and local governments the authority to make property available and receive compensation for use in building out next generation communications networks that will support transportation systems and provide broadband coverage as well as the authority to make airspace over transportation corridors available for land development to help generate revenue for the transportation facility.
• Examine the effectiveness of the statewide ban on use of wireless communications devices while driving and, if deemed ineffective,
61 improve roadway safety and reduce distracted driving through measures such as technology to disable use of a driver’s cell phones for purposes other than emergency or navigation uses while a driver is operating a vehicle in motion.
Support Progress Made Toward Improving Transportation and Air Quality During Recent Legislative Sessions
• Support full appropriation of Proposition 1 and Proposition 7 revenues to fund transportation.
• Oppose any attempt to backslide from the ending of diversions. Consider a constitutional amendment to protect revenues for transportation uses.
• Retain eminent domain authority to allow HB 1245 (Ashby)/ SB 552 (Schwertner) planning and development of new and/or Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to expanded transportation corridors including high the examination or survey of property by an entity with speed rail, commuter rail, freight rail, roadways eminent domain authority. and trails. HB 1987 (Leman) Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority. • Support efforts to utilize performance-based SB 1716 (Lucio) planning to select high-quality transportation Relating to the creation of an independent advisory projects and continue to recognize that different committee to assess the state's long-term transportation areas of the State have different needs and infrastructure and mobility needs. solutions to improving transportation and maintaining critical assets.
Provide Support for Other Transportation Topics to be Addressed in Legislation
• Plan, fund and support the implementation of all HB 269 (Israel) modes of transportation, including transit Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder. HB 891 (Stickland)/ SB 383 (Nelson) Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses. SB 1066 (Nelson) / HB 2319 (Parker) Relating to certain coordinated county transportation authorities. • Improve air quality HB 219 (Reynolds)
62 Relating to requirements regarding a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development, including adoption of an environmental report. HB 889 (Murphy) Relating to the repeal of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program. HB 1346 (Ed Thompson) Relating to the eligibility requirements for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program SB 486 (Watson) / HB 1649 (Kuempel) Relating to vehicle eligibility for the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program. SB 765 (Menendez) / HB 1507 (Minjarez) Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction program. HB 2661 (Blanco) Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus. HB 3249 (Kacal) Relating to the use of Texas emissions reduction plan funds for a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. HB 3802 (Guillen) Relating to the creation of a zero-emissions vehicle program. HB 2604 (Sandord) Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations. SB 892 (Menendez) Relating to the exhaust emission systems of diesel- powered motor vehicles. HB 223 (Reynolds) Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities. HB 4493 (Deshotel) Relating to supplemental environmental projects authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. HB 522 (Allen) / SB 1243 (Miles) Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process. • Increase safety, including but not limited to HB 153 (White) [Commercial Safety] texting while driving, speed limits, driving under Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the influence, bicycle and pedestrian safety the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring
63 the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices. HB 262 (Thompson) [Speeding enforcement] Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to operate an automated traffic control system. HB 537 (Murphy) [Red light cameras] Relating to traffic engineering studies on photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. SB 413 (Hall)/ HB 901 (Hefner) / HB 2323 (Toth) [Red light cameras] Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system. SB 215 (Seliger) [Speed limits during disaster] Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits. SB 43 (Zaffirini) [Cell phone/ distracted driving] Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. SB 44 (Zaffirini) [Cell phone/ distracted driving] Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. HB 771 (Davis) [Cell phone/ distracted driving] Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited. HB 962 (Miller) [Bicycle Safety] Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle. HB 1287 (Israel) [Speed limits] Relating to the prima facie speed limit on certain streets and highways. HB 1289 (Israel) [Traffic Safety] Relating to requiring the operator of a vehicle to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. SB 653 (Hall) / HB 1631 (Stickland) [Red light cameras] Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems HB 2219 (Israel) [Traffic Safety] Relating to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems. HB 2262 (Ed Thompson) [Red Light Camera] Relating to the use of traffic surveillance systems
64 SB 571 (Rodriquez) Relating to the authority of a municipality to lower speed limits on certain highways. SB 779 (Zaffirini) / HB 2332 (Cortez) Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts. HB 2696 (Schaefer) / SB 1599 (Hall) / HB 3665 (Toth) Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees. • Relieve congestion HB 269 (Israel) Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder. HB 270 (Israel)/ SB 271 (Watson) Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. SB 273 (Watson) Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion. • Maintain local and regional decision-making
• Support legislation to create countermeasures to residential displacement due to gentrification through initiatives such as preservation districts, housing trust funds, zoning assistance and property tax strategies
• Utilize innovative technology in transit, high- HB 113 (Minjarez) [Autonomous Vehicles] speed rail, and autonomous vehicles Relating to the registration, operation, and inspection of automated motor vehicles. HB 119 (Minjarez) [Autonomous Vehicles] Relating to liability for and reporting of accidents involving certain motor vehicles. HB 709 (Wray) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service. SB 478 (Creighton)/ HB 1242 (Ashby) [High Speed Rail] Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility. HB 1234 (Bell) [High- Speed Rail] Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. HB 1235 (Bell) [High- Speed Rail]
65 Relating to the issuance by a state agency of a permit required for the construction of a high-speed rail project by a private entity. HB 1055 (Wray) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks in certain counties. HB 1367 (Harris) / SB 659 (Birdwell) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. HB 1611 (Ashby) [High Speed Rail] Relating to regulation in the unincorporated area of a county of high-speed rail activity near schools. HB 1369 (Harris, Cody) / SB 775 (Creighton) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project. HB 1986 (Leman) / SB 975 (Kolkhorst) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology. HB 1988 (Leman) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks. HB 1989 (Leman) [High Speed Rail] Relating to requiring commissioners court approval of a proposed county road alteration for high-speed rail construction. HB 2301 (Landgraf) / SB 969 (Hancock) [Autonomous delivery device] Relating to the operation of personal delivery and mobile carrying devices. HB 2605 (Toth) [High Speed Rail] Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects. HB 2716 (Leman) [High Speed Rail] Relating to authorization for a private entity to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail project HB 3592 (Zwiener) [Public Private Partnership] Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. HB 1368 (Harris) [High Speed Rail] Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. HB 1370 (Harris) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee on high-speed rail development.
66 HB 4053 (Kacal) Relating to the authorization of the construction of an electric railway on or across a road, street, alley, square, or property of a county or municipality. HB 4219 (Leman) [High Speed Rail] Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project. • Support the collaboration between local SB 59 (Zaffirini) governments, the military, the State and FAA to Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned advance regulations for the safe operations of aircraft. unmanned aircraft vehicles SB 2512 (Miller) Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. HB 2912 (Zerwas) NOTE: ONLY APPLES TO FORT BEND COUNTY Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. HB 3082 (Murphy) / SB 1996 (Birdwell) Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities. HB 3164 (Clardy) / SB 2034 (Hall) Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. HB 3494 (Cole) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities and to the regulation of unmanned aircraft by certain political subdivisions. SB 1701 (Whitmire) / HB 4084 (Walle) Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. SB 2299 (Powell) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
• Support land use and transportation connections
• Maintain active operations and management of the system; ensure continuing state of good repair for the transportation system; increase resiliency due to extreme weather
• Enable transportation data sharing and SB 272 (Watson) accessibility with appropriate privacy protection
67 Relating to certain disclosures of electronic toll collection customer account information by a toll project entity.
• Plan for shared mobility solutions HB 4362 (Nevarez) Relating to peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms, the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on those platforms, and fees collected by those platforms. • Encourage compatible development around HB 3168 (Flynn) / HB 4180 (Miller) military installations and training areas Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility. HB 4368 (Martinez Fisher) Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. SB 2299 (Powell) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
68 Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization Statement of Revenues and Expenditures FY 2018-2019 Budget
ACTUAL APPROVED % FY 2018-19 BUDGET BUDGET ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Mar-19 FY 2018-19 REALIZED
SOURCES
TXDOT PL 112 ALLOCATION (Combined) 934,656 472,491 197.81
EXPENDITURES PAYROLL/BENEFITS 8002 PAYROLL - FULL TIME 48,460 97,405 49.75 8003 PAYROLL - PART TIME - - 0.00 8005 PAYROLL - STABILITY PAY 900 900 1.00 8006 PAYROLL - TERMINAL PAY - 0.00 8009 PAYROLL - EDUCATION INCENTIVE - - 0.00 8031 BENEFITS - RETIREMENT TMRS 8,821 19,425 45.41 8033 BENEFITS - SOCIAL SECURITY 3,339 7,451 44.81 8034 BENEFITS - GROUP INSURANCE 9,375 21,964 42.69 8035 BENEFITS - WORKERS COMPENSATION 236 1,426 16.53 8037 BENEFITS - BASIC LIFE INS 6 14 42.71 8038 BENEFITS - GROUP DENTAL 404 1,100 36.75 8042 BENEFITS - CITY PAID LTD - 0.00 PAYROLL/BENEFITS SUBTOTAL 71,541 149,685 0.48
SUPPLIES 8107 SUPPLIES - OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,250 6,000 70.84 8110 SUPPLIES - OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES - - 0.00 SUPPLIES SUBTOTAL 4,250 6,000 70.84
OTHER CHARGES 8302 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 61,352 137,970 44.47 8303 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 136 430 31.61 8304 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS - 5,000 0.00 8309 DATA PROCESSING 1,715 11,622 14.75 8406 CONTRIBUTIONS-OTHER 5,366 114,400 4.69 8503 BENEFITS-LIABILITY INSURANCE 4,666 5,744 81.23 8701 RENTAL LEASES 8,992 17,990 49.98 9101 TELEPHONE 1,056 1,100 96.00 9103 POSTAGE - 250 0.00 9106 CAR ALLOWANCE 300 400 75.00 9110 PROFESSIONAL DUES 348 400 87.00 9111 TRAINING AND TRAVEL 3,437 20,000 17.18 9146 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 1,500 0.00 Reserve - - 0.00 9154 OFFICE FURNITURE - - 0.00 OTHER CHARGES SUBTOTAL 87,367 316,806 27.58
CAPITAL OUTLAY 9225 EQ CAP OUT-COMPUTER - - 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY SUBTOTAL - - 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 163,158 472,491 34.53
TOTAL REVENUE $ 934,656
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES $ 771,498
Estimated carryover
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