• 4^TH FLOOR CITY HALL •

300 S. ADAMS STREET TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

www.crtpa.org
 

CRTPA BOARD

MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008 AT 1:00 PM

CITY of Tallahassee COMMISSION CHAMBERS

300 S. ADAMS STREET

TALLAHASSEE, FL  32301

MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of the CRTPA is to act as the principle forum for collective transportation policy discussions that results in the development of a long range

 transportation plan which creates an integrated regional multimodal transportation network that supports sustainable development patterns

and promotes economic growth.”

 

FINAL AGENDA

1.         CRTPA Transportation Management Area Certification

            In June of 2002, the Tallahassee-Leon County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was designated as a Transportation Management Area (TMA), which is a geographic urbanized area with a population over 200,000.  Being designated a TMA requires a detailed certification process that occurs over a two-day period and covers topics from the LRTP to Title VI to air quality.  This process occurs every three years, with the first TMA Certification process completed in March of 2005.  At today’s meeting, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will discuss this process with CRTPA members to ensure that they are aware of what this process means to the CRTPA.                       Agenda Item

2.         Agenda Modifications

3.         Consent Agenda

A.     Minutes of the March 17, 2008 Meeting              Minutes

            B.   Transportation Disadvantaged Grant for Planning Services

This item seeks approval to execute and file the Transportation Disadvantaged Grant for Planning Services for FY 2009. 

                              Agenda Item 

C.     Apalachee Parkway Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Apalachee Parkway PD&E Study.  A FONSI is issued by the FHWA when environmental analysis and interagency review find a project to have no significant impacts on the quality of the environment.          Agenda Item

D.   Multimodal Advisory Committee Appointments

      Two members of the CRTPA’s Multimodal Advisory Committee (MAC) have recently resigned and their seats on the committee will need to be filled.     Staff is seeking approval for the appointment of two new members to serve two-year terms on the MAC.

                                           Agenda Item   

4.         Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

5.         Roll Call Vote Agenda Items

A.     FY 2008 – FY 2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has requested that the CRTPA amend the current FY 2008 – FY 2012 TIP to reflect:

·         Funding for the completion of a corridor management plan for the Big Bend Scenic Byway; and,

·         Funding for the purchase of signs associated with the Big Bend Scenic Byway.        Agenda Item     Attachment 1   Attachment 2

6.         CRTPA Discussion (60 Minutes)

The public is welcome to comment on any discussion item after a motion has been made and seconded.  Each member of the public is provided three (3) minutes to address the CRTPA.

A.     Regional Mobility Plan (RMP) (Action)

The RMP selection and funding actions are nearing completion.  Several items listed below need Board confirmation and approval.

1.         Consultant Selection Recommendation           

Staff seeks approval to begin negotiations with the consultant team recommended for selection by the consultant selection committee.

           Agenda Item          Attachment

2.       Funding for RMP

Funding of the Regional Mobility Plan is provided from several sources.  Staff seeks to review and confirm funding levels and sources of funding for the RMP.       Agenda Item

3.         Acceptance of FDOT funds        

The CRTPA will be required to enter into a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to receive funds needed for the RMP that flow through the FDOT.  Request authorization for CRTPA Chair to execute needed JPA and Executive Director to administer JPA.

                                      Agenda Item

B.     Final FY 09/10 Unified Planning Work Program (Action)

This item seeks approval to adopt the UPWP.  The UPWP serves as the agency’s work plan through the identification of federally funded transportation planning activities to be undertaken by the CRTPA during the upcoming fiscal year.     Agenda Item     Attachment

C.     CRTPA Organizational Structure  (Action)

Several changes to the Florida Statutes (339.175 F.S) have occurred in the last year that governs the organization and administration CRTPA.  This item is brought to the Board to determine how it wishes to address the statute changes.

Agenda Item       Attachment 1       Attachment 2      Attachment 3

7.         Executive Director’s Report

A status report on CRTPA activities and items of interest will be provided, including the following:

·         Lafayette Street Pedestrian Tunnel

·         Pensacola Street Resurfacing

·         State Energy Bill                               Agenda Item

8.         Citizen Comment

This portion of the agenda is provided to allow for citizen input on any CRTPA issue. Those interested in addressing the CRTPA should complete a speaker request form located at the rear of the meeting room.  Speakers are requested to limit their comments to three (3) minutes.

9.         Information

A.     Correspondence

B.     Committee Actions (Citizen’s Advisory Committee/Multimodal Advisory Committee/Transportation Technical Coordinating/Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board)    Agenda Item

C.     Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items (Next Meeting: June 16, 2008)     Agenda Item

D.    CRTPA Expense Report      Attachment