AN PLANNING MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING www.laredompo.org Meeting Date & Time: April 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM Meeting Location: City of Laredo Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St., Laredo, Texas 78040 Meeting Link: te/lardorsastcom.lwe Laredo TV: Spectrum TV channel 1300 AGENDA: I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 1:45 p.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public on the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to MPO business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted. IV. ITEMS REQUIRING POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on March 19, 2025. B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-04, adopting the amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). C. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-05, adopting the revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). A LAREDO & WEBB ÇOUNTY 1 of 3 AREAI METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Page D. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-06, adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). B. TXDOT Project Updates. VI. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS VII. COMMUNICATIONS VIII. ADIOURNMENT NOTICE INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting was posted at the municipal government offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 by 5:00 PM. The agenda and meeting information was also posted online at Atps/pwlarcdompor/brenda-mhutes. All meetings of the MPO Committee are open to the public. Persons who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services such as: interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers of large print or Braille, or a translator for the Spanish language are requested to contact MPO Staff at (956) 794-1605, or via email at avgl@c.lredo.ikus at least two working days prior to the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. Materials in Spanish may also be provided upon request. Disability Access Statement: This meeting is wheelchair accessible. 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Los espacios de estacionamiento. para discapacitados se encuentran en 1110 Victoria St. Informacion en espanol: Si usted desea màs nformacion en espanol O si desea explicacion sobre el contenido, favor de llamar al teléfono (956) 794-1605 O comunicarse con nosotros mediante correo electronico a aavgll@cl.laredo.tkus POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino, City of Laredo Mayor LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge City of Laredo Representatives Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councilmember, District V Honorable Ricardo Rangel Jr., City Councimember, District II County of Webb Representatives Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Laredo Mass Transit Board Representative Honorable Vanessa Perez, Mayor Pro-Tempore, District VII State Representative Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TXDOT District Engineer Member at Large Representative Jed A. Brown Ex-Officio Representatives Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Don McLaughlin, State Representative, District 80 REC'D CITY SEC OFF APR 11 25 AM10:07 AGENDA REVIEWED: - Manl elhi Juan S. Mendive, AICP Mario I. Maldonado, Jr. LWCAMPO Director Laredo City Secretary LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 3 of 3 AREAI METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV.A. A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on March 19, 2025. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2025 LIVE WEB LINK: te/larsarsasticomlNs PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL: Spectrum TV channel 1300 I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Trevino, Chairperson, called meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL Graciela S. Briones, MPO Planner III, called roll and verified a quorum existed. Regular Members Present: Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino, Mayor and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr. City Counciimember, District II Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 - arrived at 1:36 P.M. Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 - arrived at 1:38 P.M. Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Mr. Jed A. Brown, Member-At-Large Regular Members Not Present: Honorable Vanessa Perez, Mayor Pro-Tempore, District VII Honorable Ruben Gutierrez Jr., City Councilmember, District V Ex-Officio Members Not Present: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Don McLaughlin, State Representative, District 80 LWCAMPO Staff Present: Juan S. Mendive, AICP, LWCAMPO Director Graciela S. Briones, LWCAMPO Planner III Julio A. Nino, LWCAMPO Planner III Eduardo Bernal, LWCAMPO Planner III Adriana A. Vigil, LWCAMPO Administrative Assistant 1 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Others: Sara Garza, TxDOT Roberto Rodriguez, TxDOT Ana Duncan, TxDOT Jose D. Vargas, TxDOT Baltazar Avila, TxDOT Luis Villarreal, TxDOT Ana Duncan, TxDOT Ramon Chavez, COL City Manager's Office Gloria Perez-Saavedra, COL Engineering Evelyn Gomez, COL Engineering Sinai Castro, COL Engineering Jaime Ortiz, COL Economic Development Eloisa Mascorro, El Metro Transit Adelaido "Lalo" Uribe, Webb County Judge's Office Guillermo Cuellar, Webb County Engineering Anthony Garza, Webb County Consultant Melissa Montemayor, WC-CL RMA Blasita J. Lopez, WC-CL RMA/LJA Engineering James Gonzalez, LECHE Roberto Gallegos, Ardurra Engineering Edward L. Ochoa, KCI Technologies Victor D. Trevino, City of Laredo Citizen III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 1:45 PM the day of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public on the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to MPO business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted. IV. ITEMS REQUIRING POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 19, 2025. CM. Rangel, made a motion to approve the minutes of February 19, 2025. Second: Judge Tijerina 2 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. B. Receive public testimony and initiate a (10) ten-day public review and comment period for the proposed amendment/s) to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mayor Trevino, asked if there was anyone in the audience For or Against the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). There was no one in the audience. Graciela Briones, MPO Planner III, gave a presentation on the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). She stated that TxDOT requested the revision of project CSJ 0015-06-185 = New direct connector (#3, #4, and #6) northbound and southbound IH 35 to US 59EB. She stated that the purpose of the amendment was to revise the project limits from current limits: 0.50 miles east of IH 35 to 0.50 miles north of US 59 to the new proposed limits: 0.187 miles south of IH 35 / US 59 int. to 0.205 miles north of IH 35 / US 59 int. Ms. Briones, stated that the 2nd revision was in coordination with El Metro requesting a revision of Brief Project Description of Transit Federal Funding Category 5339 for FY2025, FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028. She stated that the purpose of the amendment was to add "support vehicles" to the existing project description. She stated that the current description was: Funds will be used for replacing heavy duty buses and paratransit vans and bus facility improvements, and the new proposed description would read: Funds will be used for replacing heavy duty buses, paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facility improvements. CM. Rangel, asked where the first proposed amendment from TXDOT was exactly. Mr. Mendive, stated that it was the connection on IH 35 to the Interchange going towards World Trade Bridge. Mr. Gonzalez, stated that the amendment was to revise the three remaining connectors that were recently constructed at the US 59 and IH 35. Mr. Mendive, stated that since the project was already included in the TIP and whenever there was a change to the project limits, it was considered a formal revision and the formal revision process was required. 3 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 (CM. John Galo and CM. Gonzalez arrived) CM. Gonzalez, made a motion to open a 10-day public review and comment period for the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Second: CM. Rangel For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: Motion carried unanimously. C. Receive public testimony and initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Graciela Briones, MPO Planner III, stated that every time there was an amendment done to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) had to match the projects listed in its content. She presented the changes to the Metropolitan Transportation plan with the revisions proposed. Mr. Mendive commented any changes to the TIP had to be reflected in the MTP as well. CM. Galo, made a motion to initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Second: CM. Rangel For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. D. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-03, adopting and supporting the FY2025 Texas Department of Transportation Pavement and Bridge Performance Measures (PM2) and Targets. Mr. Mendive, stated the item had been supported by the Technical Committee and the MPO Staff to adopt the Performance Measures and Targets. He stated that the last time the Measures were adopted was in 2023 and that every time they were updated the MPO also needs to update them. He further stated that the changes that were being made to 4 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 the Measures and Targets were just an adjustment to the 4-year Target from 1.5% to 2.5%. Judge Tijerina, made a motion to approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-03, adopting and supporting the FY2025 Texas Department of Transportation Pavement and Bridge Performance Measures (PM2) and Targets. Second: CM. Rangel For: 7 Against: J Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. E. Discussion with possible action to authorize a 2025 Call for Projects for the Laredo Webb County Area MPO Transportation Alternative (TA) Set-Aside Program and approve the Application Guidelines and funding levels. Ms. Briones, gave a brief presentation on the 2025 Call for Projects for the Laredo Webb County Area MPO Transportation Alternative (TA) Set-Aside Program and the Application Guidelines and funding levels. She stated that Transportation Alternative (TA) Set-Aside Program also know as TASA, provided funds that are distributed to all MPOs. She further stated that the local TASA program administrated by LWCAMPO provided funding to plan and or construct a variety of alternative transportation projects that improve safety and mobility for non-motorized travelers. She also stated that it mitigated congestion by providing safe alternative to motor vehicle transport. She further stated that all MPOS were required to develop a completive process for selecting projects that were called Call for Projects. She also stated that the TASA program was not a grant and that no money was provided upfront. She stated that the TASA funds were provided on a cost reimbursement basis, and funding provides 80% federal funds with a required 20% minimum local match. Ms. Briones, stated that the TASA funds were available for obligation for 3 years. She then presented the Potential Federal Funds available. She stated that for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 there were about $2.3 million funds available. She also presented the proposed maximum Federal Funding Targets per category which were $150,000 for Planning and Development studies, $1,250,000 for Design and Construction and $1,000,000 for Construction only. Mr. Mendive, stated some of the projects that the funds could be used for. He stated that there had been some funds awarded for sidewalks downtown in the past as well as 12 5 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 bus shelters for El Metro. He further stated that the project sponsor that applies for the funds would be providing the 20% match. Judge Tijerina, made a motion to authorize a 2025 Call for Projects for the Laredo Webb County Area MPO Transportation Alternative (TA) Set-Aside Program and approve the Application Guidelines and funding levels. Second: CM. Rangel For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Mr. Brown, RMA Chairperson, provided some comments and stated there was a change on the status of Springfield Phase IV, the project had already started. Mr. Brown provided a brief status on the different projects from the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). The following report was included as part of the packet. WC-CL RMA March 2025 Status Report to LWCAMPO 1. Vallecillo Overpass - The WC-CL RMA will not be managing the development of the Overpass design. TxDOT Laredo District has informed us that they will be developing the design of this project. The WC-CL RMA stands ready to provide information from the Vallecillo Road Project to TXDOT SO that the two projects' connections are well coordinated. The WC-CL RMA developed a construction cost estimate for the overpass in the amount of $47,350,390, assuming the project lets in 2027. $16 million has been provided by the MPO via Category 2 funds towards the cost of the overpass. These proposed funds have been submitted by the TxDOT LRD for inclusion in the UTP to be adopted in August 2025. The project still requires $56.8M for 100% funding. On November 4, 2024, the WC-CL RMA, State Representative Richard Raymond Pena, Roland Ortiz (Killam Company) met with the TXDOT Laredo District (District Engineer Epi Gonzalez, TP&D Director Roberto Rodriguez, and PM Ana Duncan) convened to receive an update on the progress of the schematic design for the project. In late 2024, the TXDOT LRD informed the WC-CL RMA that they have revised the design of the overpass and would like the ROW at the interface of Vallecillo Road and IH 35 to increase. On 1/8/2025, the WC-CL RMA met with TXDOT LRD to obtain further information on the request. On 1/22/2025, the WC-CL RMA met with TxDOT LRD and the group clarified roles and responsibilities between the implementation of the new overpass and how it will 6 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 interface with the road project. In that discussion, it was stated that the Killam Company will donate the new ROW for the overpass project along the West IH 35 ROW, the WC-CL RMA will include the new ROW as part of the ongoing road project environmental clearance and revise the parcel plats and ROW strip map for the roadway project to include the new ROW. The relocation of utilities along IH 35 will be conducted by the TxDOT LRD consultant. The group met on 2/18/25 for a status update on the Vallecillo Overpass project. 2. Springfield Phase IV - Similar to Springfield Phase III, the RMA has committed up to $1 million to the City to assist with the funding of the construction of Phase IV of the project from Hospitality Drive to Bob Bullock Loop. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA submitted a draft ILA to the City on 4/9/2024. The RMA originally intended to utilize the Category 12 Strategic Partnership dollars for the funding of the project. The RMA has decided to proceed for the construction of this project utilizing the RMA Vehicle Registration Fees. The ILA between the City and the RMA was executed on 9/9/2024. The project has advertised for construction. The Pre-Bid conference occurred on 1/7/2025. The bid opening occurred on 1/17/2025. The City consultant has evaluated the bids to recommend the award of the contract. The construction contract was awarded on 2/18/25 to ALC Construction by the City of Laredo. The City is preparing for the Pre- Construction Meeting/ Notice- to-Proceed. 3. Concord Hills (Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur to Los Presidentes) - The RMA has committed $1 million to the development of a new location 1.3 mile, 2-lane minor arterial roadway extension from Los Presidentes to Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur within a nominal ROW width of 90' in partnership with the City. The project will provide a parallel route to Cuatro Vientos and provide additional access to the new Laredo Sports Complex and the Municipal Water Park. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City and the property owners for the donation of the ROW and the finalization of the construction cost estimate fori the project. The RMA recommitted its support in funding on the project February 14, 2024, at the February Board Meeting. On November 6, 2024, the WC- CLI RMA Board of Directors passed a resolution to sign the ILA between the City and the WC-CL RMA for this project. The City Council approved the ILA on 2/18/25. 4. North Laredo and Cuatro Vientos Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZ) - The RMA is awaiting execution of the ILA with the City to commence the North Laredo TRZ Study. The City notified the WC-CL RMA on 2/13/24 that the City will move forward with drafting and distributing the ILA to the WC-CL RMA and commence the project. The City Council approved a resolution to negotiate and execute the ILA with the WC-CL RMA on 2/18/2025. 7 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Regarding the Cuatro Vientos TRZ, the City would like to commence the process of implementing the TRZ with support from the WC-CL RMA. The RMA and the City will commence negotiation of the ILA to codify the agency roles fori the implementation. On November 6, 2024, the WC-CL RMA Board of Directors passed a resolution to sign the ILA for the creation of the Cuatro Vientos TRZ between the City and the WC-CL RMA. The City Council approved a resolution to negotiate and execute the ILA with the WC-CL RMA on 2/18/2025. 5. The Vallecillo Road Project - See supplemental memorandum. 6. Vision Zero Webb Laredo Safety Action Plan (Safe Streets for All)- See supplemental memorandum. 7. Other Items: The WC-CL RMA is anticipating a Board meeting on March 26, 2025. There were no questions from the Committee members. B. TxDOT Project Updates. Jose Vargas, TXDOT Laredo Area Engineer, gave a brief update on TxDOT ongoing Construction Projects. Mr. Vargas, started with CSJ: 0086-14-075, US59 Expansion, he stated the project cost was $344 million investment, and that it was 22% percent completed. Mr. Vargas, announced they had a very important milestone by installing flexible base, he stated that they would start seeing some roadway constructed and continue with the installation of drainage structures. He further stated the expected completion date was by the end of 2029. He also stated there would be some closure of lanes that would mainly be at night. Mr. Vargas stated that for CSJ: 3483-02-002, SH84 - Hachar/Reuthinger Rd. there were beams already being installed. He stated the contractor would continue working on the roadway. He stated the investment for the project was $122 million and it was 25% percent completed. Mr. Vargas, continued with CSJ: 0086-01-073, SH359 Widening, he stated that contractor was already working on the roadway. He also stated there had been more drainage work done, he stated the project was 55% percent complete and the total investment was $50 million. 8 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Mr. Vargas, stated that CSJ: 0086-16-008 = Lomas Del Sur Overpass, was scheduled to start in April 1st, 2025. He also stated that TxDOT's PIO was working on coordinating a groundbreaking ceremony. CM. Rangel, asked if Lomas Del Sur Blvd. would be closed down once construction starts. Mr. Vargas, stated that the access would be adjusted as they move through the different construction phases. He further stated that there were not any plans to completely shut down access to Lomas Del Sur Blvd. Mr. Vargas continued with CSJ: 3596-02-006 - SH255 Rehabilitation, he stated the project limits were from 6.054 miles east of FM 3338 to IH 35 and the total investment was $25 million. He also stated the project was 7% completed and they were anticipating to have roadway work by the end of June 2025 or beginning of July 2025. He stated that the contractor was working on the drainage structures to prepare the area. CM. Galo, asked about the project and what the plan was. Mr. Vargas, stated that the pan was for widening and reconstructing of the road, and having passing lanes. He stated they would be placing safety bumper in the middle with 3 feet of separation. CM. Galo, asked if there were aceteraton/cereeration lanes on the existing terminals there. Mr. Gonzalez, TxDOT District Engineer, stated that the project was more for reconstruction and safety purposes, to add the passing lanes. He stated that the ultimate plan would be to have a 4-lane divided highway in that area. Mr. Vargas, stated that there were $937 million on active contracts with 24 active projects. He stated that it included a variety of scopes from full reconstruction, widening, wide system bridges, reconstruction to interstate standards, safety projects such as llumination and traffic signals, and preventive maintenance, such as overlays/mill & inlays, and seal coats. C. Update by the City of Laredo Engineering staff on the FM 1472/Flecha Ln. Realignment (CSJ 0922-33-076) and Calton Road Grade Separation (CSJ 0922-33-093) projects. Ramon Chavez, COL Assistant City Manager, stated that the consultants for both projects were present to give a brief update. Mr. Chavez, stated that for project FM 1472/Flecha 9 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Ln. Realignment KCI Technologies was present, and Ardurra Engineering were present to give an update on the Calton Road Grade Separation project. Mr. Gonzalez, asked, if the City of Laredo was still looking into pursuing a Zip loan for the projects. Mr. Chavez, stated that it was already approved by Council. Gloria Perez Saavedra, COL Engineering, stated that the City of Laredo had already applied and submitted the application for the Zip loan, but changes were needed to amend the application and expected to present at the next City Council meeting. Edward Ochoa, KCI Technologies, gave a brief update on the Las Cruces realignment project. Mr. Ochoa, stated that the purpose of the project was to improve mobility and safety for the East West traffic between Mines Rd. and IH 35. He stated that it would create a signalized 4-way intersection that will align with Flecha Ln. He further stated that the project consisted of about 900 feet of new roadway that included sidewalks, access ramps, grading, drainage, asphalt, paving streets, street lights, and traffic signal upgrades. He also stated the project would also include the installation of seven (10'x7') box culverts. He also stated that a portion of the Las Cruces roadway would be removed and a channel would be constructed to allow water to flow through that portion of Las Cruces. Mr. Ochoa, also stated that the project would help with the traffic of over 1,000 trucks that travel through that area between IH 35 and Mines Rd. He also stated that they had submitted the plans, specifications and estimates to the City of Laredo and TxDOT on February 27th, he stated that they were on track for a May 2025 letting, and then approximately 2-3 months to get the bidding and award a contractor. He also stated that they anticipated a start to construction on Summer 2025 or early Fall 2025 and the project would take 8 months. He further stated that the anticipated date of completion would be around Spring of 2026 and the construction cost was estimated to be $5 million. He stated that there had been some utilities that will need to be relocated and they had been working through the utility coordination, he stated that all the utilities should be relocated before the start or construction except for a City of Laredo water line that will be relocated during construction. On the environmental side he stated that they tried to avoid any potential mitigation and scheduling effects to the project. He stated that the project team was able to redesign the channel and the culvert crossings at the stream and resulted in time saving to the City and they had already received the environmental clearance. Mr. Chavez, stated that consultant Roberto Gallegos from Ardurra Engineering, would give a brief update on the Calton Road Grade Separation. 10 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Roberto Gallegos, Ardurra Engineering, stated that the length oft the project was about 15 linear feet and the length of the bridge was 850 feet. He stated that had submitted plans to TxDOT in 2024 for 100% preliminary, he stated that comments were received and incorporated but the bridge was under review because the Union Pacific had requested the entire construction agreement process to re-initiate and that would take about 12 months. He further stated that plans would be resubmitted to revise for new standards and division review. He stated that there were some utilities that would need to be relocated and the 100% had been already submitted to the City of Laredo and Union Pacific permit was also ready to be submitted. He also stated that the letting date was moved by TXDOT to September 2026. CM. Galo, asked what the estimated cost on the project was. Mr. Gallegos, stated that the estimated cost was about $16.2 million for the roadway and $2.6 million for the utilities. CM. Galo, asked how much of the federal funds were left. Ms. Saavedra, stated that the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) was signed back in 2012, and it was estimated that the construction of the project would be $16.2 million. She stated that the overpass would be a 2-lane and made of steel. Ms. Saavedra, stated that there was one property that was pending to be acquired and the City of Laredo Real- estate division was working on that. She also stated that the environmental had already been cleared. D. Presentation by Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved Highway Exchange on a potential road project connecting US 59 and SH 359. James Gonzalez, Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved Highway Exchange, he presented a potential road project connecting US 59 and SH 359. Mr. Gonzalez, started by stating the significant growth of the population and the growth of the Trade and Economics in Laredo. He stated that as a result of such growth there had been some issues that had occurred in the US 59 and SH 359 area. He stated that the traffic counts along the areas had increased in the last 20 years with light vehicle traffic and with heavy duty traffic. He stated there had been no additional improvement in the infrastructure to improve connectivity between US 59 and US 359 to help alleviate the congestion. Mr. Gonzalez, stated that there have not been connectors developed for that area, he stated that the Webb County was working on one through the Gator Pointe neighborhood. He further stated that the Gator Pointe project would be one connector for East Laredo and they had a solution of a 2nd connector route that would reduce the distance between the Outer Loop and another route that connects the two highways. He stated that in addition, 11 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 a roadway was proposed to serve as a designated truck route for the area and to push heavy truck traffic as far east of the city limits as possible. He stated that it would be a supplemental roadway to the Gator Pointe project that would allow the facilitation of the movement of traffic in a more efficient manner. He stated that the potential project would be a sister project to Gator Pointe, and not a competition of funds just a proposal to help expand mobility for the future of Laredo. He stated that the alignment ran through a previous alignment that TxDOT had looked at for the Loop, he stated that the alignment had a 400 ft Right-of-Way available. He requested letters of support SO they could push for federal grants and funding via the 2025 highway bill. CM. Galo, asked Mr. Epi Gonzalez how far was the location from the Outer Loop. Mr. Gonzalez, stated the location was about 1.6 miles from the Outer Loop. Mr. Epi Gonzalez, TxDOT, stated that the Outer Loop was 1.5 miles further east of that location. He stated that TxDOT was looking to procure three consultants and break the Outer Loop project into 3 segments. He stated that one segment would be from South Laredo to US 359, another from US 359 to US 59 and the other from US 59 to North Laredo. Roberto Rodriguez, TxDOT, stated that during the publicinvolvement for that route ofthe Outer Loop there was a lot of opposition from the community to have the Outer Loop go through the middle. CM. Rangel, asked Mr. Epi Gonzalez, where was the Outer Loop going to start in the South Laredo. Mr. Epi Gonzalez, stated that it would start near the new proposed International Bridge to US 359 around the area of Las Blancas. CM. Gonzalez, stated that a study would be needed. Judge Tijerina, stated that the MPO Committee could give a letter of support SO that Mr. Gonzalez could go to the RMA and present the proposed road. Judge Tijerina, made a motion to provide Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved Highway Exchange with a letter of support. Second: CM. Galo For: 7 Against: 0 12 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. VI. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Director's Report March 19, 2025 Mr. Mendive, MPO Director, presented the following Director's Report as part of the package. 1. Conference/Meeting Attendance Attended MPO Handbook Advisory Committee meeting virtually on March 12th. Attended the MPO Directors' TEMPO meeting on March 13th and 14th in Austin. Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director and Gracie Briones, Planner III will be attending the American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference in Denver, CO from March 28th through April 15t. 2. Microtransit Feasibility Study Update: MPO staff continues to work with El Metro staff and the consulting team on the Microtransit Feasibility Study. A public meeting was held on February 28th at El Metro Transit Center to gather feedback from transit riders. The report is expected to be completed by April with presentations to the Policy Committee and Mass Transit Board planned for May. 3. Texas Transportation Commission Meetings: March 27, 2025 April 24, 2025 May 21, 2025 Calendar invites for upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings were sent by e-mail. The MPO Director will be attending the upcoming meetings. Upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings and agendas can be found on the following link: https//www.txdotxdotgov/abou/leadership/texas-tras-transportation- commissonmeetngdating-datesagendashtm. 4. Upcoming regularly scheduled MPO meetings: Active Transportation Committee - March 26, 2025 13 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 Technical Committee April 8, 2025 Policy Committee - April 16, 2025 There were no questions from the Committee members. VII. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Epi Gonzalez, reminded of a public meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Barbra Fasken Center from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM for a study on FM 1472. VIII. ADJOURMMENT CM. Rangel, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:39 P.M. Second: Judge Tijerina For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. Juan S. Mendive, AICP Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino LWCAMPO Director LWCAMPO Chairperson 14 LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV.B. B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-04, adopting the amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM DATE: 04-16-25 ITEM: IV.B SUBJECT: MOTION Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-04, adopting the amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Staff Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On March 19th, 2025 the MPO Policy Committee approved a motion to receive public testimony and initiated a (10) ten-day public review and comment period for the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). BACKGROUND: The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federally required document which Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) develop in cooperation with all their planning partners to program mobility and transit projects for a (4) four-year period. All MPOS TIP documents are subsequently combined to form the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). On June 20th, 2024, the MPO Policy Committee approved and adopted the Laredo MPO 2025-2028 TIP. Revisions to the TIP involving major changes require a public review and comment period and formal action by the MPO Policy Committee. The following amendments are proposed: 1. Revision of project CSJ 0018-06-185 New direct connector (#3, #4 and #6) northbound and southbound IH35 to US59 EB. The Purpose of the amendment is to change the current project limits. Currently as: From 0.50 miles east of IH35, To 0.50 miles north of US59; To read: From 0.187 mi south of IH35/US59 int., To 0.205 mi north of IH35/US59 int. 2. Revision of Brief Project Description of Transit Federal Funding Category 5339 for FY2025, FY2026, FY2027 & FY2028. The Purpose of the amendment is to add "support vehicles" to the existing project description, to read: Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty buses, paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facility improvements. No comments were received. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Committee recommends approval. Staff recommends approval. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. MPO 2025-04 BY THE LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT/S) OF THE 2025-2028 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) has reviewed the proposed amendments of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and, WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) finds that the proposed amendments of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) meet the high priority improvements necessary for the LWCAMPO area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) adopted the proposed amendments of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purpose: We certify that the above resolution was passed and adopted on this 16th day of April 2025, at a public meeting of the Policy Committee of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO). Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino Mayor of Laredo and Chairperson of the LWCAMPO Policy Committee Juan S. Mendive, AICP Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E. MPO Director TxDOT, District Engineer CS10018-06-185 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0018-06-185 2026 IH35 C Laredo 113,505,334. 00 LimitsF From: 0.187MISOUTHOFI IH35/US59INT. Project Sponsor Limits To:0.205N MINORTHOFI IH35/US59INT. Revision Date Project DESCR: NEWI DIRECT COI N CTOR (#3AND #6) NORTHBOUND AND: SOUTHBOUND IH351 TOUS59EB MPOProj Num RemarksP7: Fundingo Cat(S) 12,11 ProjectHistory shaaCNsmaan Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 74,804,267.20 $ 18,701,066.80 $ $ $ $ 93,505,334.00 11 de 16,000,000.00 $ 4,000,000.00 $ $ $ $ 20,000,000.00 Total $ 90,804,267.20 $ 22,701,066.80 $ $ $ $ 113,505,334.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim! Eng de ROWPurch $ 787,500.00 Const Cost $ 113,505,334.00 Const Eng $ Conting $ Indirect $ BondFin $ PtChgOrd $ TotalCost $ 114,292,834.00 TIP Highway Financial Summary Year of Expenditure Cost TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORIAION Laredo MPO FY: 2025 2028 Transportation! Improvement Program Funding by Category FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 TotalFY 2025- -2028 Fundingc Category Description DP UTP UTP IP UTP UTP IP UTP Program Authorized Pro Authorized Progn Authorized ORI Authorized oEr Authorized and reventives Pahsaitation Mainters nce $0 s0 50 s0 s0 S0 s0 $0 S0 $0 2 Mstropditna ComidorProjiects Urban Area $34,535,033 $34,535,033 50 $0 s0 s0 $9,999 $9,999 $34,545,032 $34,545,032 on-Tadhionaly Funded S0 so $838,555 $838.555 $12,013,596 $12013.596 $10,750,000 $10,750,000 $23,602,151 $23,602,151 Transportation Projact 3DB Dsign Build/pe) so S0 50 s0 s0 s0 So S0 s0 $0 uban andi Ragional $0 so $37,000,000 $37,000,000 S0 S0 s0 $0 $37,000,000 $37,000,000 Connec y OMsa S0 so 5 $o S0 so so s S0 50 Smnucures- Brdpe So $o s0 $o S0 so So $o 0 $o Metron Mobility ERehab $7,030,287 $7,030,287 s so $17812582 $17812.592 $1,750,000 $1,254,000 $26,082,879 $76.082879 Safety S0 50 $o s0 s0 S0 BR payo Crossings Set-Aside 50 50 S0 $0 $0 Pregram - A SerA AsideProgam So s s $o $696 850 $696850 0 $o b 350 $686,850 10CRBN Carbon Reduction so So 50 $o S0 so s0 so S0 so 10FB FanyBoatProgran S0 $o So so so S0 S0 $0 S0 105CP partcomechtyhoga 50 50 $o So So 50 S0 S0 101s formation Technology $0 50 50 $o s0 s0 $o stemsTs) 10FLA Federalland: ACCESSP Program S0 50 50 So So 10TPW exasParis: and Widlite $0 50 s0 s0 s0 $0 $0 Department 10GR Groen RbbonP Program $0 50 50 50 s0 s0 s0 s0 $0 10ADA aoAPsdstriankogpnm 50 50 S0 $0 $0 10UA landicapel incentiveAward so s0 $0 S0 So S0 S0 S0 10RR Gadeo Cesinga and 50 50 So 50 S0 So So E Progran 1ORSMP Railroads SpuMaintenance 50 s0 So 50 S0 S0 50 S0 S0 progan 10HPS FederalE Earmaris $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $o 50 240 $19,240,154 S0 $o 521,040,154 $24040154 IONEVI ntastiructure NationalE Electricy Vehide $1,304,115 $1,304,115 s0 $o So S0 $0 $1,304115 $1,304,115 11BSF Busarsuwhranucu $0 so $20,000000 $20,000,000 S0 so so s0 $20,00,00 $20,000,000 11 District Dicitionay S0 so So $o S0 S0 $o 0 so 11EN Enerys Sector So so $o 50 50 : 50 so S0 So 11/Saletyl Satety (District Discretionary y) $0 $o $0 $o S0 So s0 so $o S0 1100/cO CostOuemuns! /Changed Orders 50 50 $o 50 So 50 $o 50 So 125P Strategic Pviorty s $310,638.545 $310,538546 0 S0 $116954563 $116954563 $427583209 $427,593209 12 StrategicP PartnerNip so so $1817776 $1817776 $3312,776 $3817,776 12T0 Tesasdearlanes 50 $0 $o So S0 S0 $o S0 S0 SWPE SuarwideBudpetrE 50 $0 $0 So 0 $o 50 so SWHOW Statewide Budget ROW $0 So $o so So so So so 50 so Total $44,669,435 $44,669,435 $368,477,201 $368,477,201 $53,580,968 - $53,580,968 $128,964,562 $128,964,562 $595,692,166 $595,692,166 Funding Participation Source Source FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 TotalFy2528 Federal $35,569,584 $319,524243 $34239.,993 $94,571,550 $483905,575 State 58739,751 $AR11439: $2,855,441 $93.392912 $83112502 locaiMatch $360,000 so $4,461.988 $250,000 $5.0193 EA-LBICRtRRRG So 50 $12013596 $10,750,000 $12763586 CAT3. Propi 50 s0 $0 $0 CAT3- DB 50 $o 50 CAT3-Prop 14Bonds 50 so So CAT3.T TexasN Mobility Fund $0 $o $o So CAT3. Vehicie RegistrationFees VTR 50 So S0 $o S0 CAT3. RTR 50 so $o S0 CAT3- PTF 50 So $o 50 CAT3-1 TDC $0 50 so $o $0 Other. SpringfieldProject Loci Funds So $838.555 $o $o $838,555 LE Other Typelt pcalFunds con for Mglyhas) wroadway Satewide Budget PE So $o so so Sta tatewideB Budget ROW so so $o 50 $0 Total $44,669,435 $368,477,201 $53,580,968 $128,964,562 $595,692,166 FY 2025 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YOE - Year of Expenditure General Project Information Funding Information 2025 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $4,789,395 (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 14,039,099 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $19,466,058 Project Phase Funds will be used for assistance for EIl Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Metro Transit bus operations and maintenance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec 5307 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2025 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $403,228 (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 0 Other Funds 71,158 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $474,386 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty buses and paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facility improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec 5339 IDI Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2025 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5310 Federal (FTA) Funds $258,831 MPO Project Information (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 0 Other Funds 45,676 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $304,507 Project Phase Funds will be use for improving mobility for Totall Project Cost $0 seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers tot transportation service Brief Project Description and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes purchase of paratransit vans, software purchase, equipment purchase, and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec 5310 IDI Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action FY 2026 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YOE: =Yearc of Expenditure General Proiect Information Funding Information 2026 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $4,789,395 (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 14,039,099 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $19,466,058 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for assistance for El Metro Transit bus operations and maintenance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5307 IDI Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2026 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $403,228 (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 71,158 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $474,386 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty buses and paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facilityi improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5339 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2026 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5310 Federal (FTA) Funds $258,831 MPO Project Information (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT 0 Other Funds 45,676 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $304,507 Project Phase Funds will be use for improving mobility for Total Project Cost $0 seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service Brief Project Description and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes purchase of paratransit vans, software purchase, equipment purchase, and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5310 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action FY 2027 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YOE: =Yearc of Expenditure General Proiect Information Funding Information 2027 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $4,789,395 (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 14,039,099 Apportionment Year 2027 Fiscal Year Cost $19,466,058 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for assistance for El Metro Transit bus operations and maintenance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5307 IDI Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2027 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $403,228 (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 71,158 Apportionment Year 2027 Fiscal Year Cost $474,386 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty buses and paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facilityi improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5339 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2027 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5310 Federal (FTA) Funds $258,831 MPO Project Information (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT 0 Other Funds 45,676 Apportionment Year 2027 Fiscal Year Cost $304,507 Project Phase Funds will be use for improving mobility for Total Project Cost $0 seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers tot transportation service Brief Project Description and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes purchase of paratransit vans, software purchase, equipment purchase, and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5310 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action FY 2028 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YOE: =Yearc of Expenditure General Proiect Information Funding Information 2028 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $4,789,395 (reference number, etc.) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 14,039,099 Apportionment Year 2028 Fiscal Year Cost $19,466,058 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for assistance for El Metro Transit bus operations and maintenance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5307 IDI Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2028 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $403,228 (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 71,158 Apportionment Year 2028 Fiscal Year Cost $474,386 Project Phase Total Project Cost $0 Brief Project Description Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty buses and paratransit vans, support vehicles, and bus facilityi improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5339 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action General Project Information Funding Information 2028 Project Sponsor CITY OF LAREDO Federal Funding Category 5310 Federal (FTA) Funds $258,831 MPO Project Information (reference number, etc.) Statel Funds from TxDOT 0 Other Funds 45,676 Apportionment Year 2028 Fiscal Year Cost $304,507 Project Phase Funds will be use for improving mobility for Total Project Cost $0 seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers tot transportation service Brief Project Description and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes purchase of paratransit vans, software purchase, equipment purchase, and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Sec! 5310 ID Number (Date & Amount) $0 Amendment Date & Action Texas Department of Transportation Transit Financial Summary Laredo Metropolitan Planning Organization FY 2025- 2028 Transportation iImprovement Program AIIF Figures in' Year of Expenditure (YOE) Dollars Current as of 06/05/2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 Transit Program Federal State/Other Total Federal State/Other Total Federal State/Other Total 1 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula >200K $5,426,959 $14,039,099 $19,466,058 $5,426,959 $14,039,099 $19,466,058 $5,426,959 $14,039,099 $19,466,058 2 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula <200K $0 $0 $0 3 Sec. 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities >200k $403,228 $71,158 $474,386 $403,228 $71,158 $474,386 $403,228 $71,158 $474,386 4 Sec. 5310-Seniors8People w/Disabilities >200k $258,831 $45,676 $304,507 $258,831 $45,676 $304,507 $258,831 $45,676 $304,507 5 Sec. 5311 Nonurbanized Formula $0 $0 $0 6 Sec. 5316 JARC: >200K $0 $0 $0 7 Sec. 5316 JARC <200K $0 $0 $0 8 Sec. 5316 JARC Nonurbanized $0 $0 $0 9 Sec. 5317 New Freedom >200K $0 $0 $0 10 Sec. 5317 New Freedom <200K $0 $0 $0 11 Sec. 5317- New Freedom Nonurbanized $0 $0 $0 12 Other FTA $0 $0 $0 13 Regionally Significant or Other $0 $0 $0 Total Funds $6,089,018 $14,155,933 $20,244,951 $6,089,018 $14,155,933 $20,244,951 $6,089,018 $14,155,933 $20,244,951 Transportation Development Credits Requested $0 $0 $o Awarded $0 $0 $0 AIIF Figures in Year of Expenditure (YOE) Dollars FY2028 FY2 2025-2028 Total Transit Programs Federal State/Other Total Federal State/Other Total 1 Sec. 5307 -Urbanized Formula >200K $5,426,959 $14,039,099 $19,466,058 $21,707,836 $56,156,396 $77,864,232 2 Sec. 5307- Urbanized Formula <200K $0 $0 $0 $0 3 Sec. 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities >200k $403,228 $71,158 $474,386 $1,612,912 $284,632 $1,897,544 4 Sec. 5310- Seniors&.People w/Disabilities >200k $258,831 $45,676 $304,507 $1,035,324 $182,704 $1,218,028 5 Sec. 5311- Nonurbanized Formula $0 $0 $0 $0 6 Sec. 5316- JARC >200K $0 $0 $0 $0 7 Sec. 5316- JARC <200K $0 $0 $0 $0 8 Sec. 5316- JARC Nonurbanized $0 $0 $0 $0 9 Sec. 5317 New Freedom >200K $0 $0 $0 $0 10 Sec. 5317- New Freedom <200K $0 $0 $0 $0 11 Sec. 5317- New Freedom Nonurbanized $0 $0 $0 $0 12 OtherF FTA $0 $0 $0 $0 13 Regionally Significant or Other $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Funds $6,089,018 $14,155,933 $20,244,951 $24,356,072 $56,623,732 $80,979,804 Transportation Development Credits Requested $0 $0 Awarded $0 $0 3/14/2025 BB * a PLITAN PLANNING Policy Committee Meeting April 16, 2025 Item IV.B Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-04, adopting the amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2025-2028 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federally required document that MPOS develop in cooperation with all their planning partners to program mobility and transit projects for a 4-year period. All MPO TIP documents are subsequently combined to form the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is amended on a quarterly basis by TxDOT. For any amendment/s) to the TIP that involve major changes, our MPO Public Participation Plan (PPP) requires a 10-day public review and comment period and, formal action by the MPO Policy Committee prior to being added to the STIP NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION In coordination with TxDOT, the following amendment is proposed: 1. Revision of project CSJ 0018-06-185 - New direct connector (#3, #4 and #6) northbound and southbound IH 35 to US 59EB The purpose of the amendment is to revise the project limits as follows: CURRENT PROPOSED LIMITS: LIMITS: From 0.50 miles east of IH35 From 0.187 mi south of IH35/US59 int To 0.50 miles north of US59 To 0.205 mi north of IH35/US59 int. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION In coordination with El Metro, the following amendment is proposed: 2. Revision of Brief Project Description of Transit Federal Funding Category 5339 for FY2025, FY2026, FY2027 & FY2028. The purpose ofthe amendment is to add 'support vehicles' to the existing project description, to read: CURRENT PROPOSED DESCRIPTION: DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for replacing heavy- Funds will be used for replacing heavy-duty duty buses and paratransit vans, and bus buses, paratransit vans, support vehicles and bus facility improvements. facility improvements. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV.C. C. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-05, adopting the revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM DATE: 04-16-25 ITEM: IV.C SUBJECT: MOTION Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-05, adopting the revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Staff Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On. January 15th, 2025, the Policy Committee adopted the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). On March 19th, 2025 the MPO Policy Committee approved a motion to receive public testimony and initiated a (10) ten-day public review and comment period fori the proposed revisions. BACKGROUND: Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to develop and update the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for their respective metropolitan area covering a planning horizon of at least 20 years. The Laredo Metropolitan Transportation Plan is an official, comprehensive, intermodal transportation plan developed and adopted for the metropolitan planning area. The 2025-2050 MTP identifies the existing and future transportation needs and develops coordinated strategies to provide the necessary transportation facilities essential for the continued mobility and economic vitality of the region. Projects included in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be consistent with the approved MTP. The proposed revisions are intended to make the necessary changes to the current 2025-2050 MTP, specifically Table 11-1 Programmed and Selected Roadway Projects for the Financially Constrained MTP-2050 under Chapter 11: Financially Constrained Project List to incorporate and reflect the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 TIP. The projects with proposed amendments to the TIP are currently listed in the MTP, but the project information needs to be updated to reflect the proposed revisions and added to above referred table of the 2025-2050 MTP. No comments were received. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Committee recommends approval. Staff recommends approval. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. MPO 2025-05 BY THE LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ADOPTING THE REVISION(S) OF THE 2025-2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization LWCAMPO) has reviewed the proposed revision(s) of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); and WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) finds that the proposed revision(s) of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) meet the high priority improvements necessary for the LWCAMPO area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO), has adopted the proposed revisions of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which are attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purpose: We certify that the above resolution was passed and adopted on this 16th day of April 2025, at a public meeting of the Policy Committee of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO). Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino Mayor of Laredo and Chairperson of the LWCAMPO Policy Committee Juan S. Mendive, AICP Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E. MPO Director TxDOT, District Engineer Metropolitan Chapter 11: Financially Constrained Project List Transportation Plan 2025-2050 Laredo & Webb County Area Table 11-1: Programmed and Selected Roadway Projects for the Financially Constrained MTP-2050 Expected Cost of CSJ Project Name Limits From Limits To Project Description Fiscal Approved Year Phases SL2 20 Interchange at 0.580 Miles South of 0.721 Miles North of Construction of Interchange 0086-16-008 2025 $41,565,320.00 Lomas Del Sur Blvd. Lomas Del Sur Blvd Lomas Del Sur Blvd Improvement: at Lomas Del Sur Blvd Intersection of FM 0.174 Miles East of 0922-33-076 FM1472, / Flecha Lane Realignment of Flecha and Las Cruces 2025 $1,800,000.00 1472. And Flecha FM1472 Construction of River Multiuse 0922-33-177 River Vega Trail Ana Park LCC Campus Vega 2027 $696,850.00 Alternative Transportation Trail Preliminary Engineering and Construction for The Expansion of The World" Trade Bridge Consisting Of8 0922-33-213 World Trade Bridge Expansion World Trade Bridge Lanes By Building A New 8 Lanes By 2028 $12,000,000.00 Building Al New 8-Lane Bridge Adjacent To The Existing Bridge For A Total Of 16 Lanes After Completing OfThe Project. Install 81 Direct Current Fast Charge 5000-00-234 NEVI charging station 619 Crossroads Ave. Laredo, Texas Ports Along the Electric Alternative 2025 $1,304,115.00 Fuel Corridors (IH 35) Ih-35 Reconstruction & Interchanges 0.47 Mi S of Uniroyal 3.22 Mil N of 0018-05-089 Replace Bridge at Uniroyal Dr. Reconstructed/New) @Uniroyal Dr & 2026 $254,133,312.00 Interchange Uniroyal Interchange SH84 New Direct Connector (#3, #4 and #6) 0018-06-185 Direct Connector: #3, #4 and! #6 0.187 mi southo of 0.205 mi northo of Northbound: and Southbound IH35to 2026 $113,505,334.00 IH35/US59 int. IH35/US591 int. US59EB Calton and San Maria 0.25 ME East of 0.25 MI West of Construction of a Grade Separation 0922-33-093 Interchange Calton/San Marial Int Calton/San Maria Int Interchange 2027 $16,240,154.00 Construction of Vallecillo Road 4-Lane 0922-33-205 Vallecillo Road FM: 1472 IH35 Off System Hwy with Continuous Turn 2027 $37,956,556.00 Lane 0086-14-077 US 59 (Loop 20) 0.500 Mi South of E 0.50 Mi North of E Construction of Interchange at Airport 2028 $37,329,691.00 Interchange at Airport Corridor Rd. (Airport) Corridor Rd. (Airport) Converting a 6-Lane Non-Freeway US 59 (Loop 20) 0.28 Miles South of Facility toa a 6-Lane Freeway Facility 0086-14-086 Business! 59 2028 $79,634,871.00 Reconstruction Jacaman Rd with Auxiliary Lanes and Frontage Roads 7.49 Miles West of The Intersection of Widen Existing Roadway to 4-Lane 0542-01-094 US 591 Widening (Future IH 69) FM: 2895 US5 59 and Loop 20 Divided (Futurel 1-69 Corridor) 2031 $346,528,000.00 Mangana-Hein Expansion 2.43 Mi. East of SH20 SH20 (Cuatro Widen Mangana-Hein Roadway From 2 0922-33-231 2033 $13,662,500.00 Segment 1 (Cuatro Vientos Blvd.) Vientos Blvd.) Lanes To 4 Lanes Realignment Ofl Intersection FM 3532-02-013 FM3 3338/FM 1472 Realignment FM3338 1472/FM 3338 2033 $5,000,000.00 0922-33-232 Mangana-Hein Expansion SH20 (Cuatro' Vientos US83 Widen Mangana-Hein Roadway From 2 2034 $7,260,000.00 Segment 2 Blvd.) Lanes To 4 Lanes 0.50 Mi North of 0.50 Mi South of 0018-06-218 Vallecillo Rd Interchange at IH35 New Interchange at' Vallecillo Roadway 2030 $72,800,000.00 Vallecillo Road Vallecillo Road SL: 20 Interchange at Cielito 0.1 Miles South of 0.1 Miles North of Construction Ofi Interchange 0086-16-009 2030 $42,000,000.00 Lindo Blvd. Cielito Lindo Blvd Cielito Lindo Blvd Improvement at Cielito Lindo Blvd SL: 20 Interchange at Sierra Vista 0.1 Miles South of 0.1 Miles North of Construction Ofi Interchange 0086-16-010 Blvd. Sierra Vista Blvd Sierra Vista Blvd Improvement: at Sierra Vista Blvd 2030 $44,800,000.00 Construction New 4-Lane Divided 0922-33-039 Future Laredo Outer Loop, US59 SH3 359 Highway Future Laredo Outer Loop 2034 $84,672,000.00 Segment 5 Segment 5 Construction New 4-Lane Divided 0922-33-203 Loop: 20 Extension, Segment 3B Rio Bravo City SL: 20 Southern Highway Rio Bravo Extension: Segment 2034 $28,448,000.00 Extension 3B New Location Roadway! Serving as A Non-Commercial Parallel Alternate Routet to FM 1472 That Will Also Have 13 Future River Road FM: 1472 Bernadette Lane Connectivity To FM 1472 From Existing 2040 $107,308,000.00 Developments Between The Two. This Is 4-Lane Divided with Shared Use Paths on Both Sides. Metropolitan Chapter 11: Financially Constrained Project List Transportation Plan 2025-2050 Laredo & Webb County Area Figure 77-7. MTP 2025-2050 Programmed and Selected Projects 255) 83 255 1 FM3338 6 6 FM3338 16 20 9 MEXICO 5 593 12 16 59 9 11 10 59 19 35 (400) 20 35 59 LAREDO- 3 260 (359) 20) 83 2 18 17. 15 13 Laredo & Webb County Area MPO 21 Laredo City Limits MTP: 2025-2050 Programmed Projects MTP: 2025-2050 Selected Projects 83 0 2.5 5 Miles Page 206 BB * a PLITAN PLANNING Policy Committee Meeting April 16, 2025 Item IV.C Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-05, adopting the revisions to the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2025-2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are required to develop a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for their respective metropolitan area covering a planning horizon of at least 20 years. The MTP is an official, comprehensive, intermodal plan that identifies the existing and future transportation needs and develops coordinated strategies to provide the necessary transportation facilities essential for the continued mobility and economic vitality of the region. Projects included in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be consistent with the approved Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The proposed revisions are intended to make the necessary changes to the current 2025-2050 MTP, specifically Table 11-1 Programmed and Selected Roadway Projects for the Financially Constrained MTP-2050 under Chapter 11: Financially Constrained Project List to incorporate and reflect the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 TIP. The projects with proposed amendments to the TIP are currently listed in the MTP, but the project information needs to be updated to reflect the proposed revisions and added to above referred table of the 2025-2050 MTP. NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED Metropolitan EXISTING Chapter T: Financially Constrained Project List Transportation Plan 2025-2050 Laredo & Webb County Area Table 77-1: Programmed and Selected Roadway Projects for the Financially Constrained MTP-2050 Map # ID Project Name Limits From Limits To Project Description Expected Cost of Approved Fiscal Year Phases SL20 Interchange 0.580 Miles South Construction Of at 0.721 Miles North of Interchange 1 0086-16-008 Lomas Del Sur of Lomas Del Sur Lomas Del Sur Blvd Improvement at Lomas Del Sur 2025 $41,565,320.00 Blvd. Blvd Blvd 2 0922-33-076 FM1472/ Flecha Intersection Of FM 0.174 Miles East of Realignment Of Flecha and Las 2025 $1,800,000.00 Lane 1472And Flecha FM1 1472 Cruces 3 0922-33-177 River Vega Trail Ana Park LCC Campus Constructionof River Vegal Multiuse 2027 $696,850.00 Alternative Transportation Trail Preliminary Engineering and Construction For The Expansion Of The World Trade Bridge Consisting 4 0922-33-213 World Trade World Trade Bridge Of 8 Lanes By Building A New 8 $12,000,000.00 Bridge Expansion Lanes By Building A New 8-Lane 2028 Bridge Adjacent To The Existing Bridge For A Total Of1 16 Lanes After Completing Of The Project NEM charging Install 8 Direct Current Fast Charge 5 5000-00-234 station 619 Crossroads Ave. Laredo, Texas Ports Along the Electric Alternative 2025 $1304,15.00 Fuel Corridors (IH: 35) Replace Bridge at 0.47 Mi S Of 322 Mi N Of Ih-35 Reconstruction & 6 0018-05-089 Uniroyal Dr. Uniroyal Uniroyal Interchanges Reconstructed/New, 2026 $254.13331200 Interchange Interchange @Uniroyal Dr & SH84 New Direct Connector (#3, #4 And 7 0018-06-185 Direct Connector 0501 Mi East ofIH35 0.50 Mi North of #6) Northbound And Southbound 2026 $113,505,334.00 #3 and # 6 US59 IH35 To US59 EB Calton and San 0.25 M East of 025 M West of Construction of a Grade 8 0922-33-093 Calton/San Maria Calton/San Maria Separation 2027 $16,240,154.00 Maria Interchange Int Int Interchange Construction of Vallecillo Road 4- 9 0922-33-205 Vallecillo Road FM1 1472 IH3 35 Lane Off-System Hwy with 2027 $37,956,556.00 Continuous Tum Lane US 59 Loop 20) 0500M South OfE 050 Mn North OfE Construction of at 10 0086-14-077 Interchange at Corridor Rd. Corridor Rd. Interchange 2028 $37329,691.00 Airport (Airport) (Airport) Airport Converting a 6-Lane Non-Freeway n 0086-14-086 US 59 (Loop 20) Business 59 0.28 Miles South of Facility to a 6-Lane Freeway Facility 2028 $79,634.87.00 Reconstruction Jacaman Rd with Auxiliary Lanes and Frontage Roads 12 0542-01-094 US 59 Widening 7.49 Miles West of The Intersection of Widen Existing Roadway to 4-Lane 2031 $346,528,000.00 (Future IH 69) FM: 2895 US 59 and Loop 20 Divided (Future 1-69 Corridor) Metropolitan Chapter 11: Financially Constrained Project List Transportation PROPOSED Plan 2025-2050 Laredo & Webb County, Area Table 77-1: Programmed and Selected Roadway Projects for the Financially Constrained MIP-2050 Map # ID Project Name Limits From Limits To Project Description Expected Cost of Approved Fiscal Year Phases SL 20 Interchange at 0.580 Miles South 0.721 Miles North of Construction Of Interchange 1 0086-16-008 Lomas Del Sur of Lomas Del Sur Lomas Del Sur Blvd Improvement at Lomas Del Sur 2025 $41,565,320.00 Blvd. Blvd Blvd 2 0922-33-076 FM1472/ Flecha Intersection Of FM 0.174 Miles East of Realignment Of Flecha and Las 2025 $1,800,000.00 Lane 1472 And Flecha FM1 1472 Cruces 3 0922-33-177 River Vega Trail Ana Park LCC Campus Constructionof River Vega Multiuse 2027 $696,850.00 Alternative Transportation Trail Preliminary Engineering and Construction For The Expansion Of The World Trade Bridge Consisting 4 0922-33-213 World Trade World Trade Bridge Of 81 Lanes By Building A New 8 2028 $12,000,000.00 Bridge Expansion Lanes By Building Al New 8-Lane Bridge Adjacent To The Existing Bridge For A Total Of 16 Lanes After Completing Of The Project NEM charging Install 8 Direct Current Fast Charge 5 5000-00-234 station 619 Crossroads Ave. Laredo, Texas Ports Along the Electric Alternative 2025 $1304,115.00 Fuel Corridors (IH: 35) Replace Bridge at 0.47 Mi S Of 322 Mi N Of Ih-35 Reconstruction & 6 0018-05-089 Uniroyal Dr. Uniroyal Uniroyal Interchanges Reconstructed/New, 2026 $254.13331200 Interchange Interchange @Uniroyal Dr & SH84 Direct Connector 0.205 mi north of New Direct Connector (#3, #4 And 7 0018-06-185 #3 and # 6 0.187 mi southof IH35/US59 Int. #6) Northbound And Southbound 2026 $13.505,334.00 IH35/US591nt IH35 To US59 EB Calton and San 0.25 M East of 025 M West of Construction of a Grade 8 0922- 33-093 Maria Interchange Calton/San Maria Calton/San Maria Interchange Separation 2027 $16,240,154.00 Int Int Construction of Vallecillo Road 4- 9 0922- 33-205 Vallecillo Road FM 1472 IH 35 Lane Off-System Hwy with 2027 $37,956,556.00 Continuous Tum Lane US 59 (Loop 20) 0500M South OfE 0501 Mi North of E Construction of Interchange at 10 0086-14-077 Interchange at Corridor Rd. Corridor Rd. Airport 2028 $37329,691.00 Airport (Airport) (Airport) Converting a 6-Lane Non-Freeway T 0086-14-086 US 59 (Loop 20) Business 59 0.28 Miles South of Facility to a 6-Lane Freeway Facility 2028 $79,634.87.00 Reconstruction Jacaman Rd with Auxiliary Lanes and Frontage Roads 12 0542-01-094 US 59 Widening 7491 Miles West of The Intersection of Widen Existing Roadway to 4-Lane 2031 $346,528,000.00 (Future IH 69) FM: 2895 US 59 and Loop 20 Divided (Future 1-69 Corridor) LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION EXISTING LAREDO AND WEBB COUNTY MPO MTP LAREDO AND WEBB COUNTY MPO FEDERALLY FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS DISTRICT MPO COUNTY CSJ LET FY HWY PHASE CITY YOE COSTS Laredo Laredo Webb 0018-06-185 2026 IH 35 Laredo $113,505,334.00 LIMITS FROM OSOMEaStOfIH3S REVISION DATE LIMITS TO 0SOMINorthofuss9, FUNDING CAT(S) 12, 11 PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT MPO PROJ ID PROJECT New Direct Connector (#3, #4 And #6) Northbound And DESCRIPTION Southbound IH35 To US59 EB TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARE PREL ENG $5,561,762.00 CAT FEDERAL STATE LOCAL LC TOTAL ROW PURC $0.00 COST OF APPROVED CONSTR $113,505,334.00 PHASES 12 $74,804,267.20 $18,701,066.80 $0.00 $0.00 $93,505,334.00 CONSTR EN $5,641,216.00 11 16,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20,000,000.00 CONTING $2,837,634.00 $113,505,334.00 INDIRECT $0.00 PT CHG ORD $3,768,378.00 TOTAL COST $131,314,324.00 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PROPOSED LAREDO AND WEBB COUNTY MPO MTP LAREDO AND WEBB COUNTY MPO FEDERALLY FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS DISTRICT MPO COUNTY CSJ LET FY HWY PHASE CITY YOE COSTS Laredo Laredo Webb 0018-06-185 2026 IH 35 Laredo $113,505,334.00 LIMITS FROM 0.187N Mi south of IH35/US59 int. REVISION DATE LIMITS TO 0.205 Mi north of IH35/US59 int. FUNDING CAT(S) 12, 11 PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT MPO PROJ ID PROJECT New Direct Connector (#3, #4 And #6) Northbound And DESCRIPTION Southbound IH35 To US59 EB TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARE PREL ENG $5,561,762.00 CAT FEDERAL STATE LOCAL LC TOTAL ROW PURC $0.00 COST OF APPROVED CONSTR $113,505,334.00 PHASES 12 $74,804,267.20 $18,701,066.80 $0.00 $0.00 $93,505,334.00 CONSTR EN $5,641,216.00 11 16,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20,000,000.00 CONTING $2,837,634.00 $113,505,334.00 INDIRECT $0.00 PT CHG ORD $3,768,378.00 TOTAL COST $131,314,324.00 (255) 83 255 6 FM333 & FM338 16 MEXICO 12 16 0 19 (400 LAREDO 15 13 Laredo& Webb County Area MPO 21 Laredo Gty Limits MTP 2025-2050 Programmed Projects MTP 2025-2050 Selected Projects 0 2.5 5 Miles 2025-2050 MTP - - Programmed and Selected Projects LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV.D. D. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2025-06, adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprenensive Safety Action Plan. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM DATE: 04-16-25 ITEM: IV.D SUBJECT: RESOLUTION Discussion and recommendation on Resolution No. MPO 2025-06 adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Staff Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On March 20, 2024, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) Policy Committee approved resolution MPO 2024-04 supporting the Vision Zero Program and the development of the Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. BACKGROUND: The Vision Zero Program is a collaborative effort lead by the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) in partnership with the City of Laredo and the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve traffic safety on City of Laredo and Webb County streets and by developing the Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This plan outlines critical steps and strategies needed to keep our roads safe, and protect the health and security of its residents, business, employees and visitors. Iti is a strategy designed to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2040. Vision Zero aligns with the City's Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, Future Thoroughfare Plan, Laredo & Webb County Active Transportation Plan, Laredo Downtown Master Plan, Downtown Laredo Parking Study, Rio Grande Vega Trail Master Plan, Laredo Active Living Plan, Laredo International Bridge System Master Plan, LWCAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), LWCAMPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), LWCAMPO Transport Improvement Program (TIP), LWCAMPO Public Participation Plan (PPP), and the TxDOT Laredo District Strategic Highway Safety Plan 2023-2027 by emphasizing the needs of all roadway users and prioritizing improvements that address those needs. LWCAMPO has been an instrumental partner in the development of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. LWCAMPO's Policy Committee, Technical Committee and Active Transportation Committee (ATC) have agreed to support the Vision Zero Program as well as the development of the Vison Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan was adopted by the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority at their regular board meeting on March 26, 2025. The Vision Zero Webb Laredo team requests that the Laredo Webb County Area MPO Policy Committee consider adoption of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. LWCAMPO has been an instrumental partner in the development of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Committee recommends approval. Staff recommends approval. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. MPO 2025-06 BY THE LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ADOPTING THE 2025 VISION ZERO WEBB LAREDO COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a strategy designed to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all using the Safe Systems Approach; and WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) Policy Committee adopted Resolution No. MPO 2024-04 on March 20, 2024 supporting the Vision Zero Program and committing to a goal of eliminating all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2040; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero acknowledges that traffic crashes resulting in death or serious injury are largely preventable and that many factors contribute to safe mobility, including roadway design, human behaviors (such as speeding, driving under the influence and wearing seatbelts), technology, and policies; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero establishes clear strategies to achieve zero traffic fatalities and severe injuries; and WHEREAS, One death on our streets is one too many; and WHEREAS, Crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists was more likely to be fatal or cause serious injury; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero aligns with the City's Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, Future Thoroughfare Plan, Laredo & Webb County Active Transportation Plan, Laredo Downtown Master Plan, Downtown Laredo Parking Study, Rio Grande Vega Trail Master Plan, Laredo Active Living Plan, Laredo International Bridge System Master Plan, LWCAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), LWCAMPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), LWCAMPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), LWCAMPO Public Participation Plan (PPP), and the TxDOT Laredo District Strategic Highway Safety Plan 2023-2027 by emphasizing the needs of all roadway users and prioritizing improvements that address those needs; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO), that: LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Section 1: LWCAMPO supports and adopts the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to protect the safety, health and security of its residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Section 2: Furthermore, LWCAMPO agrees to collaborate with Vision Zero Program partners in the implementation of the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in an effort to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways by 2040. We certify that the above resolution was passed and adopted on this 16th day of April 2025, at a public meeting of the Policy Committee of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization LW/CAMPO). Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino Mayor of Laredo and Chairperson of the LWCAMPO Policy Committee Juan S. Mendive, AICP Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E. MPO Director TxDOT, District Engineer 4/1/2025 SS4A Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety ActionPlan MISION WEBB LAREDO ZERR e Community Actions - Priority Project List a Ackrowledgements 3 REGIONAL CRASHES AT A GLANCE 2018-2022 119 O. 43,826 Victims of Fatal or Serious Injury Crashes Occurred Between 2018 and Crashes in 2022. 2022, Trending Since 1l Ups 2020. 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SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG 2023 2024 2025 Crash Data, High Safes Streets andi Roads Preliminar commen ded project Zero oft Webb the SubmitA and Action Plan Plan injury Network, for Al public Interactive Capitatp tses Safety, and ssion eld share corido dors defined Laredos SafetyA Action projectsf fork budgeting Equlty analyse es cs nd collect publ and shared with local Planb by) WCCL RMA toLaredo City Counci re completed feedba ck on Vision ero and stakeholders well Boardo ofDirectors, andIWCAMPOP Policy lustrating the olutions. ision sa adralt istofa actic on Laredo Cty Council mmittee. scope regiona = kshop tems oy agency and and LWCAMPOP Policy safety challenges held define mp plementable depart Committee. action nd olu ub sions pased on initial indings 5 5 WC-CLI Regional Mobility Authority COMPREHENSIVE Laredo & Webb County Area MPO SAFETY ACTION PLAN City of Laredo Webb County TxDOTI Laredo El Metro Participants Laredo College Laredo Independent School District United Independent School District Laredo Main Street Laredo Medical Center Doctors Hospital Twin City Cyclery Laredo Cycling Club Bordertown Bike Shop Avenida San Bernardo Merchants Assoc. LJAE Engineering Toole Design Cambridge Systematics Able City MSION ZERB Liquid Studio Group WEBB LAREDO 6 2 4/1/2025 Capital Plan Projects Houston St. TxDOT $920,710 2 Salinas Ave. TxDOT $677,800 3 Convent Ave. TxDOT $323,200 4 Matamoros St. TDOT $328,500 5 San Bernardo Ave. TxDOT $117,900 6 Guadalupe St. TxDOT $2,140,110 7 Zapata Hwy. TxDOT $2,963,180 8 Chihuahua St. TxDOT $958,200 9 Farragut St. City $415,200 10 Lloyd Bentsen Hwy. TxDOT $5,302,600 11 Marcella Ave. City $1,056,450 12 McPherson Rd. City $6,326,600 13 Market St. City $1,729,610 14 Mines Rd. TxDOT $2,399,950 15 SH 359 TxDOT $4,658,100 16 Del Mar Blvd. $495,190 0.75 5 City 17 Rural School Bus Stops Multiple Agency $2,500,000 Total $33,313,300 a Parks Railroad 3) - LaredoCityl Limits ProjetCorridorsldiy) ms ProlettComidorsa0On, Rurals SchoolE Buss Stops la InternationalBridges 7 TOTALCRASHES KSICRASHES CRASHLOCATION KEYCRASHTYPES KEYO CONTRIBUTIMAFACTORS Houston 1% Pede 25% 0% 25% Modes - - * Street (US 83 - 99% 25% 99% 99%: and Motor Vehicles Vehicle Mo Motorcycle Intersectio on Angle Crashes Speeding RunningRedl Lights 35A) From Salinas to CORRIDOR-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TOTAL COST $920,710 Monterrey Ave. Corridor Access Bicyclel Lane Lighting LOCATION D2VEARS) MESVEARSM GMGTARY (0.77 Miles) Management SEGMENT $0 $497,000 $0 Crosswalk Leading INTERSECTION $34,710 $389,00 $0 Visibility Enhancements Pedestriani Interval TOTAL $34,710 $886,000 $0 Nev edestri TosswalkV isibility& MPMARtSTERE ith mprov ves nd Creates safe wi Houston ark to E A - thesy Zac park ate Cres HOUSTONS ST Advance gn igr ue bLend Enhances 0 CmesueN - 8 3 4/1/2025 MISION ZERS Request adoption of the Vision Zero WebbLaredo WEBB LAREDO Comprehensive Safety Action! Plan We are looking forward to continuing the effort towards O! Misonzeowetbamedocom ACHEVEZERO FATALITIES, AND SERIOUS INJURIES ONLOCALROADWANS BY 2040 9 4 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item V.A. A. Status Report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). A Mob WC-CL RMA April 2025 Status Report to LWCAMPO 1. Vallecillo Overpass - he WC-CL RMA will not be managing the development of the Overpass design, we. stand ready to provide information from the Vallecillo Road Project to TxDOT SO that the two projects' connections are well coordinated. Coordination meetings continue with all the stakeholders involved in the project. The WC-CL RMA developed a construction cost estimate for the overpass in the amount of $47,350,390, assuming the project lets in 2027. $16 million has been provided by the MPO via Category 21 funds towards the cost of the overpass. These proposed funds have been submitted by the TxDOT LRD fori inclusion in the UTP to be adopted in August 2025. The project still requires $56.8M for 100% funding. On November 4, 2024, the WC-CL RMA, State Representative Richard Raymond Pena, Roland Ortiz (Killam Company) met with the TxDOT Laredo District (District Engineer Epi Gonzalez, TP&D Director Roberto Rodriguez, and PM Ana Duncan) convened to receive an update on the progress of the schematic design for the project. In late 2024, the TxDOT LRD informed the WC-CL RMA that they have revised the design of the overpass and would like the ROW at the interface of Vallecillo Road and IH 35 to increase. On 1/8/2025, the WC-CL RMA met with TxDOT LRD to obtain further information on the request. On 1/22/2025, the WC-CL RMA met with TxDOT LRD and the group clarified roles and responsibilities between the implementation of the new overpass and how it will interface with the road project. In that discussion, it was stated that the Killam Company will donate the new ROW for the overpass project along the West IH 35 ROW, the WC-CL RMA will include the new ROW as part of the ongoing road project environmental clearance and revise the parcel plats and ROW strip map for the roadway project to include the new ROW. The relocation of utilities along IH 35 will be conducted by the TxDOT LRD consultant. The group met on 2/18/25 for a status update on the Vallecillo Overpass project. The WC-CL RMA Board of Directors approved taking the lead for the additional ROW and associated environmental clearance changes at the March 26, 2025 Board Meeting. 2. Springfield Phase IV - Similar to Springfield Phase III, the RMA has committed up to $1 million to the City to assist with the funding of the construction of Phase IV of the project from Hospitality Drive to Bob Bullock Loop. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA submitted a draft ILA to the City on 4/9/2024. The RMA originally intended to utilize the Category 12 Strategic Partnership dollars for the funding of the project. The RMA has decided to proceed for the construction of this project utilizing the RMA Vehicle Registration Fees. The ILA between the City and the RMA was executed on 9/9/2024. The project has advertised for construction. The Pre- Bid conference occurred on 1/7/2025. The bid opening occurred on 1/17/2025. The City consultant has evaluated the bids to recommend the award of the contract. The construction contract was awarded on 2/18/25 to ALC Construction by the City of Laredo for the amount of $765,299.00. Construction commenced on the week of the 17th of March. The official groundbreaking occurred on 3/24/2025. 3. Concord Hills (Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur to Los Presidentes) - The RMA has committed $1 million to the development of a new location 1.3 mile, 2-lane minor arterial roadway extension from Los Presidentes to Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur within a nominal ROW width of 90' in partnership with the City. The project will provide a parallel route to Cuatro Vientos and provide A u Mobility additional access to the new Laredo Sports Complex and the Municipal Water Park. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City and the property owners for the donation of the ROW and the finalization of the construction cost estimate for the project. The RMA recommitted its support in funding on the project February 14, 2024, at the February Board Meeting. On November 6, 2024, the WC-CL RMA Board of Directors passed a resolution to sign the ILA between the City and the WC-CL RMA for this project. The City Council approved the ILA on 2/18/25. The City, the Webb County Drainage District and the WC-CL RMA have signed the agreement and the ILAI is now fully executed. The design of the project is ongoing. The engineer anticipates a design submittal to the City of Laredo within the next 2 months. The ROW acquisition is ongoing. The draft parcel plats have been submitted to the City and the City is moving forward with the landowner coordination for acquisition. 4. North Laredo and Cuatro Vientos Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZ) - The RMA is awaiting execution of the ILA with the City to commence the North Laredo TRZ Study. The City notified the WC-CL RMA on 2/13/24 that the City will move forward with drafting and distributing the ILA to the WC-CL RMA and commence the project. The City Council approved a resolution to negotiate and execute the ILA with the WC-CL RMA on 2/18/2025. The North Laredo TRZ Study ILA is pending a final signature from the City of Laredo for full execution as of 3/19/2025. Regarding the Cuatro Vientos TRZ, the City would like to commence the process of implementing the TRZ with support from the WC-CL RMA. The RMA and the City will commence negotiation of the ILA to codify the agency roles for the implementation. On November 6, 2024, the WC-CL RMA Board of Directors passed a resolution to sign the ILA for the creation of the Cuatro Vientos TRZ between the City and the WC-CL RMA. The City Council approved a resolution to negotiate and execute the ILA with the WC-CL RMA on 2/18/2025. The Cuatro Vientos TRZ ILA is executed as of 3/19/2025. 5. The Vallecillo Road Project See supplemental memorandum. 6. Vision Zero Webb Laredo Safety Action Plan (Safe Streets for All)- See supplemental memorandum. 7. Other Items: The WC-CL RMA conducted a Board meeting on March 26, 2025. The next WC-CL RMA Board meeting date is to be determined. LA Monthly Report to the LWCAMPO from the WC-CL RMA Project: Vallecillo Road from FM 1472 to IH 35 SBFR Purpose: April 2025 Monthly Overview Report to LWCAMPO Date Submitted: April 11, 2025 Ongoing Partnership Coordination: Since the start of the development of the project in the Summer of 2023, the WC-CL RMA has been in frequent coordination with its partners in the development of the project. Since the initial kick off meeting with TxDOT LRD on 8/24/2023, the WC-CL RMA has been coordinating frequently with TxDOT LRD, the City of Laredo and the Killam Company who all have fiscally contributed to the development of the project or have oversight responsibility to its completion. Since 2023, the WC-CL RMA conducts the following meetings: Meet with the City of Laredo for a status of the progress of the project monthly. As of January 2025, TXDOT LRD is now invited to those meetings to contribute information as needed to the City of Laredo. Meet with TxDOT LRD Project Manager Ana Duncan on a bi-weekly basis to track progress. Meet quarterly as a group at the TxDOT LRD Office. Attendees include the WC-CL RMA, City of Laredo, TxDOT LRD, Webb County and the Killam Company. Union Pacific Railroad is also invited to these meetings. The most recent meeting occurred on 2/18/2025. These meetings will continue for the duration oft the project. The following items have been completed to date: The draft ROW parcel plats and strip map was completed and submitted to TxDOT and the City of Laredo on August 19, 2024. Comments were received September 11, 2024, and are being addressed. The revisions addressing comments on the ROW Map and parcel plats were resubmitted October 11, 2024, to TXDOT LRD and the City of Laredo. We are awaiting final review by both TXDOT LRD and the City of Laredo Engineering Department before they start the appraisal of the property. The city received a preliminary title commitment based on the preliminary ROW survey by the Title company. We advised the City of Laredo to hold off on getting the appraisal of the two (2) parcels since the ROW footprint would change to the additional ROW needed fori the overpass. The GEC is updating the ROW footprint and preparing the updated ROW strip maps and parcel plats to reflect the additional ROW. Environmental studies are largely complete. The last section to be conducted is the noise analysis which is which now has approved traffic volumes from TP&P as of 2/17/2025. The environmental team is performing the noise analysis to reflect the approved traffic forecast data. Additional ENV studies will be conducted to account for the new proposed ROW for the overpass at IH 35. The additional studies are now ongoing as of 4/7/2025. The Traffic forecast modeling and report development is largely complete. The team submitted the traffic volume deliverable to the TxDOT LRD in late June. TP&P provided comments in August 2024. The team prepared responses to the TP&P comments and these were submitted on September 25, 2024. TxDOT provided additional comments in November 2024 and the LJA team responded to the 1 LJA comments in early January 2025. TP&P provided approval of the traffic forecast on 2/17/2025. Utility coordination is on-going with all utility providers along the route. The draft schematic was submitted to the TxDOT LRD on June 28, 2024. The GEC received comments from TxDOT in late July and resubmitted the 90% schematic on September 6, 2024. There could be a delay due to the changes to the schematic / design based on the proposed overpass at IH 35 main lanes. Utility coordination is ongoing, and we are identifying locations where level A SUE is required. On September 26, 2024, the RMA conducted a successful public meeting with forty-three attendees for the Vallecillo Road project at the B. Fasken Recreation Center as part of the public involvement for the project environmental clearance. This exceeded the minimum requirements for the environmental clearance of this project. Recently, the RMA received direction from the TxDOT LRD that the project will be cleared under a Categorical Exclusion as opposed to an Environmenta. Assessment. TxDOT LRD approved the Public Meeting Summary on 2/11/2025. Update to the overall schedule: TxDOT LRD has requested to increase the amount of ROW acquisition at the interface of Vallecillo Road and the IH 35 West ROW to accommodate a TxDOT design change to the proposed overpass at IH 35. This increase in requested ROW acquisition will impact the anticipated Environmental Clearance date of February 2025; thus, pushing out the completion of the ROW acquisition time frame for the entire project. The Killam Company has agreed to accommodate this increased ROW acquisition. The WC-CL RMA Board of Directors approved taking the lead for the additional ROW and associated environmental clearance changes at the March 26, 2025, Board Meeting. On 3/6/25, TxDOT LRD requested that additional ROW be acquired along FM 1472 to accommodate the FM 1472 schematic roadway improvements for a conversion of FM 1472 to an access-controlled facility with a proposed overpass at FM 1472 and Vallecillo Road. As part of these improvements, TxDOT LRD is proposing to realign Muller Boulevard to the North at FM 1472 and is requesting additional ROW on the northside of Vallecillo at the intersection of FM 1472 to better align with the change of Muller Boulevard on the westside of FM 1472. The increased ROW is nominally 0.011 acres. The WC-CL RMA has agreed to incorporate the additional FM 1472 ROW with the IH 35 additional ROW. It should be noted that the City of Laredo has informed the RMA that they would not proceed with advanced ROW acquisition for the project; thus, requiring environmental clearance completion prior to finalizing the ROW donation from the Killam Company. This directly impacts the anticipated letting date of the Fall of 2025 since ROW will not be available for the placement of relocated utilities. Another option to meet the letting date would be to let the project with a Utility Management Plan; however, this could increase the overall construction bid and exceed the current construction budget. To avoid that issue, the RMA supports the City's decision and will not mobilize utilities to commence their construction until the ROW is in possession by the City of Laredo. 1. Once environmental clearance is complete, the City of Laredo will proceed with the Killam Company in the ROW acquisition. The ROW process is estimated to be complete by late Spring 2026. 2. Upon completion, the new ROW will need to be cleared for the relocation of the existing utilities at the intersections of IH 35 and FM 1472 ROW to the new ROW limits. ROW clearing and grubbing is estimated to last approximately 3 months. 3. Standard utility construction relocation time for utilities is nominally 12 months. Construction for utility relocation is estimated to commence in late Spring 2026 and be complete by late Spring 2027. 4. Upon completion of utility relocation, the RMA anticipates approval by TxDOT for bid advertisement to be received in Fall 2027. Bid advertisement and letting is anticipated for late 2027. 5. Construction is anticipated to commence in the Spring of 2028 and construction completion is 2 LJA anticipated for the Summer of 2029. Agreements Update: 1. The RMA executed its funding agreement with the Killam Company on March 4, 2024, and is amending its Inter Local Agreement with the City of Laredo. 2. The City of Laredo is continuing the development of the ROW agreement with the Killam Company. 3. The RMA and the City of Laredo will need to amend their Inter Local Agreement to define roles and responsibilities for construction of the project. The RMA will be advertising and constructing the project, and the RMA will require access to the City of Laredo ROW to commence the work. The RMA approved execution of the amendment to the ILA to account for these updates on 11/6/2024. 4. On 4/2/2025, the RMA met with HUD to begin the coordination and reporting for the Congressional Earmark funds that will be utilized for construction on the project. 5. As the project sponsor, the executed Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is solely between TxDOT Laredo District and the RMA. a. The AFA Amendment from TxDOT to account for the updated funding for the project was approved on 10/18/2024. b. The WC-CL RMA received the Federal Project Authorization and Agreement (FPAA) from the Laredo District to commence reimbursement requests for the schematic, environmental and PS&E development of the project on 12/19/2024. End of Memorandum 3 LA Monthly Report to the LWCAMPO from the WC-CL RMA Project: Vision Zero Webb Laredo Safety Action Plan by SS4A Purpose: March 2025 Monthly Overview Report to LWCAMPO Date Submitted: April 11, 2025 MSION ZERB WEBB LAREDO The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) was adopted by the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) at their regular board meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The RMA is actively seeking adoption from its fellow partners in transportation and other agencies that are willing to utilize the plan. Once the CSAP is adopted by the City and MPO, or any local agency, they will each respectively be eligible for FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant Funds. Grant applications for the next round of these funds are due on June 26, 2025, and the RMA has begun to assemble a grant partnership. Working through the project consultant team, the RMA will prepare the grant application in line with the grant requirements and the Safety Action Plan. This will be done on behalf of and in partnership with the Grant Applicant who will be providing the local match and ultimately building the projects. Background: Work on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) began in September 2023. The RMA Board, along with Laredo City Council and the Laredo Webb County Area MPO adopted a pledge to reach zero fatalities and serious injuries on Laredo and Webb County roadways by 2040. These policy boards took action in February /March of 2024 as part of this effort. A public Safe Streets and Roads for All Interactive Session and a separate Workshop, with multiple public agency staff, stakeholders, and members of the LWCAMPO Active Transportation Committee were held in April 2024. The project team has been present at several other public engagement events put on by others and has been working to build a list of Safety enhancements to be made throughout the community and a list of actions that need to be taken toward that official goal to reach Zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. Ai final stakeholder joint committee meeting was held in January between the Vision Zero Working Group and the Safe Transportation Advisory Council. Chairs, Juan Mendive (MPO Executive Director) and Arturo Dominguez (RMA Board Secretary), respectively, made remarks and closed out the development phase of the meetings. A second focus was on the components of the safety action plan document, reviewing written, graphic and image content with the consultant team. The first draft was developed and reviewed, along with an accompanying refresh to the home page of the www.visionzerowebblaredo.com website. The CSAP development timeline is on track with the first complete draft shared in February 2025, and after receiving comments have begun to test print the English version of the document; Spanish translation of the content is ongoing. The plan will consist of digital and hard copy deliverable products including: A. Digital Data Dashboard residing within Vision Zero Webb Laredo Website B. Executive Summary C. Safety Action Plan Overview & Project Leader Tables D. Capital Project Corridor Profiles E. Funding Overview 1 LA F. Setting Benchmarks and Measuring Progress G. Report appendices featuring: i. Plan and Policy Review ii. Safety Analysis iii. Equity Priority Analysis iv. Systemic Recommendations V. Action Plan vi. Capital Plan vii. Financial Analysis viii. Public and Stakeholder Engagement ix. Capital Project Definition X. Rural School Bus Stops The Safety Action Plan outlines a series of prioritized recommended safety improvements, along with various Actions, Policies, and areas of additional study. These added studies could include but are not limited to a Vision Zero annual update, Bicycle Network Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Pedestrian Improvements Plan, and a Safe Routes To School Program, among others. It includes estimated costs for 16 City of Laredo and TxDOT Project Corridors, as well as a proposed series of Rural School Bus Stops and accompanying details per project. These project reports were assembled through the efforts of the following project consultant team: LJA Engineering Toole Design Group Cambridge Systematics Able City Liquid Studio Group Please see the plan and appendices at www.isionzerowebblaredo.com or scan the QR code below. End of Memorandum 2 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item V.B. B. TxDOT Project Updates LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item VI. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS a LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wY y AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Director's Report April 16, 2025 1. Conference/Meeting Attendance MPO Director provided public comment during the Texas Transportation Commission meeting in Austin to update the Commission on key projects in the region including SH 84, Vallecillo Road, Vallecillo/IH35 interchange, and the TxDOT FM 1472 Feasibility Study. Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director and Gracie Briones, Planner III attended the American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference in Denver, CO from March 28th through April 1st. MPO Directors have been invited to attend a meeting with TxDOT Senior Leadership in Austin, Texas on April 24th. 2. Microtransit Feasibility Study Update: MPO staff continues to work with El Metro staff and the consulting team on the Microtransit Feasibility Study. Staff is currently reviewing the recommendations and implementation sections of the study. The final report is expected to be completed this month with presentations to the Policy Committee and Mass Transit Board planned for May. 3. Texas Transportation Commission Meetings: April 24, 2025 May 21, 2025 June 20, 2025 Calendar invites for upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings were sent by email. The MPO Director will be attending the upcoming meeting in April. The May meeting conflicts with the MPO Policy Committee meeting. Upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings and agendas can be found on the following link: htpsy/wwwidotgoVaboutederhplexastransportation: ommssonmeetngdatngdatesagendashtm 1 a LAREDO wy & WEBB COUNTY y AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 4. MPO 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Call for Projects: On March 19th, 2025, the MPO Policy Committee authorized the TASA Call for Projects. The MPO team, in coordination with TxDOT, held two workshops for prospective applicants of the ongoing TASA Call for Projects. The TASA Call for Projects officially opened on April 11th. Applications will be accepted through May 30th. 5. Upcoming regularly scheduled MPO meetings: Active Transportation Committee April 30, 2025 Technical Committee - May 13, 2025 Policy Committee May 21, 2025 2 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item VII. COMMUNICATIONS LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item VIII. ADJOURNMENT