WEBB BUS A N.T 6o PDLTaN PLANNING MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING www.laredompo.org Meeting Date & Time: May 18th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Meeting Location: City of Laredo Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St., Laredo, Texas 78040 Meeting Link: te/Berdarswastcnlhe Laredo TV: Spectrum TV channel 1300 RECD CITY SEC OFF MAY 13 '22 AM9:01 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 April 20th, 2022. B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-05, adopting the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). C. Discussion with possible action on the Hacher-Reuthinger Road project. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 1 of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). B. Report on the results of the external audit of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization performed by the TxDOT Compliance Division. VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS VII. ADIOURMMENT 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 72 hours before the meeting date and time. The agenda and meeting information was also posted online at http:/www.aredompo.or/agendas-minutes. 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 956-794-1613, or via email at quanoecaredotus 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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Informacion en espanol: Si usted desea esta informacion en espanol O si desea explicacion sobre el contenido, por favor llâmenos al teléfono (956) 794-1613 O comunicarse con nosotros mediante correo electronico a quiano@daredoikus LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 2 of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: City of Laredo Representatives: Honorable Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councilmember, District V Honorable Dr. Marte Martinez, City Councilmember, District VI County of Webb Representatives: Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Laredo Mass Transit Board Representative: Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII State Representative: Mr. David M. Salazar, Jr. P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Private Sector Representative (Member at Large): Mr. Humberto "Tito" Gonzalez, Jr., P.E. Ex-Officio Representatives: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Tracy O. King, State Representative, District 80 AGENDA REVIEWED: Juan S. Mendive, Jose A. Maldez, Jr. LWCAMPO Interim Director Laredo City Secretary LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 3 of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20TH, 2022 LIVE WEB LINK: EP/AESARSNAICmANE PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL: Spectrum TV channel 1300 I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Pete Saenz, called the meeting to order at 1:33 P.M. II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL Graciela Briones, LWCAMPO Staff, called roll and verified a quorum existed. Regular members present: Honorable Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councilmember, District V Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII (joined the meeting at 1:44 p.m.) Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 (joined the meeting at 1:35 p.m.) Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 David M. Salazar, Jr., P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Humberto "Tito" Gonzalez, Jr., P.E., Member at Large Regular members not present: Honorable Dr. Marte A. Martinez, City Councilmember, District VI Ex-Officio members not present: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Tracy O. King, State Representative, District 80 LWCAMPO Staff present: Juan Mendive, LWCAMPO Interim Director Graciela Briones, LWCAMPO Planner Julio Nino, LWCAMPO Planner Jason Hinojosa, LWCAMPO Planner Angie Quijano, LWCAMPO Administrative Assistant MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 1 Others: Ramon Chavez, COL Engineering Department Gloria Saavedra, COL Engineering Department Eduardo Bernal, Transit, El Metro Sergio Gomez, Transit, El Metro Victor Linares, Ariva Co. Sara Garza, TxDOT Roberto Rodriguez, TXDOT Jed Brown, RMA Melisa Montemayor, HNTB, Inc. Jose Ceballos Bill Frawley, Texas Transportation Institute 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. Jose Ceballos, representing Farias Development, spoke in favor of item #IV-B and stated he was in support of the River Road Planning Study. He asked for the Committee to consider moving forward with the study. IV. ITEMS REQUIRING POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Approval of the minutes for the meetings held on March 16th, , 2022 Judge Tijerina made a motion to approve the minutes of March 16th, 2022. Second: Cm. Gutierrez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstained: Motion carried unanimously CM. Gonzalez joined the meeting at 1:35 p.m. MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 2 B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-04, amending the FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) as follows: 1. Add subtask 5.6 intended to allow the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's participation in the River Road Corridor Study by programming an additional $125,000. Juan Mendive, LWCAMPO Interim Director, gave a brief presentation on the item. CM. Galo made a motion to open a public hearing. Second: Judge Tijerina For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Judge Tijerina made a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-04, amending the FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Second: CM.. J. Gonzalez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously C. Receive public testimony and initiate a 20-day public review and comment period for the proposed draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). CM. Galo made a motion to open a public hearing and initiate a 20-day public review and comment period for the proposed draft 2023-2026 TIP. Second: Judge Tijerina For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: Motion carried unanimously CM. Galo made a motion to close the public hearing. MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 3 Second: Judge Tijerina For: 7 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Graciela Briones, LWCAMPO Staff, gave a brief presentation on the proposed item. CM. J. Gonzalez inquired as to when the south projects, the overpass on Lomas del Sur and the connection of Espejo Molina would be considered to be moved up in the TIP. David Salazar, TxDOT, stated the Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which is a ten- year plan, was updated, the TIP would automatically would get updated. When the UTP gets updated, that would be the time to consider priority projects. CM. V. Perez joined the meeting at 1:44 p.m. D. Discussion with possible action on the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the City of Laredo (fiscal agent), and any other matters incident thereto. Mr. Mendive gave a brief presentation on the item. He mentioned the agreement stated the roles and responsibilities of each party. He stated that what was being proposed was for the Policy committee to have the ability to hire, evaluate, and/or terminate the MPO Transportation Planning Director. He stated the agreement as it is now, names the fiscal agent as the one responsible to hire, evaluate, and/or terminate the MPO Planning Director. He also stated that the agreement currently shows the MPO Director as the one that supervises the MPO staff but would make sure that the hiring process is detailed on the agreement. Mr. Mendive stated the agreement would be reviewed by all three parties and would not be valid until all three parties sign. CM. Galo made a motion to approve the proposed amendments to the Planning Agreement subject to the agreement being reviewed by all parties. Second: Judge Tijerina For: 8 Against: 0 Abstained: ) MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 4 Motion carried unanimously E. Discussion with possible action on a motion to approve the third version of the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Safety Performance Targets for calendar year 2022 and to incorporate into the Metropolitan Planning Process. Mr. Mendive gave a brief presentation on the item and stated the Technical Committee recommended approval. CM. Galo made a motion to approve the item. Second: Judge Tijerina For: 8 Against: J Abstained: Motion carried unanimously F. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project. Humberto Gonzalez, TxDOT, provided a brief report and stated everything was on schedule. They have been coordinating with the consultant and still on schedule for the development of the plan. V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required) A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Jed Brown, RMA, gave a brief status update which was as follows: 1. FM 1472 and Killam Industrial Blvd. Turn Lanes - NTP for the contractor was provided by TxDOT at the end June. Currently, Anderson Columbia is working from Big Bend to South of Killam Industrial Blvd. The Killam Turn Lanes portion of the project and the northern portion of the project began on the week of the 7th of December. TXDOT notified us on 1/11/22, that have pulled away from the work at Killam Industrial Blvd. and FM 1472. Their current focus of work is around Milo and FM 1472. The commencement of work a Killam Industrial Blvd. at FM 1472 will occur in May 2022. 2. Los Presidentes (Cuatro Vientos to Brownwood) - Construction is ongoing. Our gth construction progress meeting was held on 3/23/22. Currently, the project is scheduled for completion in 6/24/2022. The project was delayed due to lack of MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 5 water for 2 to 3 weeks. The substantial completion date to be updated. The project is 77% complete. 3. Loop 20 South (Cuatro Vientos) Acceleration/ Deceleration Lane Project - The project was awarded to Anderson Columbia in October 2021. Construction to commenced on the week of the 14th of March. Work conducted to date shows the placement of embankment for the setting of the subgrade for the widening has been completed. Approximate percent completion is 70%. 4. Loop 20 South (Cuatro Vientos) TRZ Study Update Awaiting approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Laredo. Upon approval, work will commence on the TRZ Study. 5. Springfield Phase III = NTP was provided by the City of Laredo to AZAR Services, LLC on 12/15/21. Since NTP, clearing and grubbing of the project corridor has completed. Contractor currently is working on the footing for box culverts (10x5 & 10x9), which will be poured on 4/15/22. Other work includes the placement of embankment, and placement of the 12" waterline. Substantial completion is scheduled for 8/29/2022. The project is 46% complete. 6. Webb County Fair Grounds TIA - The RMA team has completed the existing conditions analysis for the study. Traffic Counts and Traffic Movement Data was collected on 3/4 and 3/5 during the Laredo International Fair and Expo. Based on the current configuration and the good traffic management Webb County staff, the entrances at the existing Fair Grounds operate at a Level of Service C or better. The next steps for the study is to commence the proposed conditions analysis based on the updated site plan received Gilpin Engineering. Prior to commencement, the RMA Team will meet with Mr. Judd Gilpin on 4/20/22 to review the existing conditions analysis and the discuss the start of the proposed conditions analysis. Following that discussion, the RMA Team will schedule a meeting with the TxDOT Laredo District to discuss the existing conditions analysis and the start of the proposed conditions analysis. Overall, timeframe for completion of the study is the end of 2022 to early 2023. 7. River Road Corridor Study - The MPO Policy Committee approved moving forward with the Study. The WCCL RMA and the MPO are commencing discussions regarding the Inter Local Agreement for conducting the study. Once the agreement has been executed, the Study will commence. Duration of the study is estimated for 12 months. 8. Vallecillo Road - The RMA has coordinated with US Congressman Cuellar's Office for an updated Earmark Application for the project. The RMA will also be continuing to reach out to the Texas Transportation Commission for possible funding opportunities. B. Update by 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 listed in the 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 6 Gloria Saavedra, City Engineering, gave a brief update on the item. She stated that for the Flecha Lane project, they were still working on the environmental assessment. She stated that for the Calton Road Grade separation project, they had received comments from TxDOT and Union Pacific Railroad and would have the final revised plans by the end of the following month. VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS A. Update on the audit being conducted by TxDOT. Mr. Mendive stated field work for the audit conducted by TxDOT had been completed. The final report for the MPO would be expected in May and would be presenting it to the policy committee. B. TxDOT Transportation Planning Conference attendance by MPO staff. Mr. Mendive stated the Transportation Planning Conference would be held in Houston, Texas, on May 3rd-5th. He stated Mrs. Briones and himself would be attending. C. Schedule of upcoming meetings. Mr. Mendive stated the Active Transportation meeting was scheduled for April 27th, 2022. He also stated May was national bike month and a proclamation was scheduled for May 4th, 2022. He also stated the MPO Technical committee was scheduled for May 10th, 2022. VII. ADJOURMMENT Judge Tijerina made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Second: CM. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Juan S. Mendive Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Interim LWCAMPO Director Chairperson MPO Meeting Minutes of April 20th, 2022 7 LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ACTION ITEM DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-05 adopting the proposed 05-18-2022 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). TIP 23-26 INITIATED BY: Staff STAFF SOURCE: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On April 20, 2022 the Policy Committee initiated a 20-day public review and comment period. BACKGROUND: The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), required by federal law, is a short- range program of transportation improvements for the MPO's planning area. The TIP shall reflect the investment priorities established in the current Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and shall cover a period of no less than 4 years, and be updated at least every four years. Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) requires that Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in cooperation with the State and affected transit operators develop Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for their planning areas. These Transportation Improvement Programs then become part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). As a Transportation Management Area (TMA), the Laredo MPO selects projects funded by 23 U.S.C. and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (excluding projects on the National Highway System (NHS) and projects funded under the Bridge, Interstate Maintenance, and Federal Lands Highway programs) in consultation with the State and public transportation operator(s) from the approved TIP and in accordance with the priorities in the approved TIP. Projects on the NHS and projects funded under the Bridge and Interstate Maintenance programs shall be selected by the State in cooperation with the MPO, from the approved TIP. The TIP will include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available within the time period that is contemplated for completion of the project. Public Comment period was open through May 11th, 2022. No public comments were received. TRANSIT.- The transit portion of the TIP remains as previously submitted. MOBILITY.- The mobility portion of the TIP remains as previously submitted. Listed below are the proposed funding levels for the 2023-2026 TIP: MOBILITY MOBILITY TRANSIT TRANSIT TIP YEAR PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS FUNDING 2023 11 $249,330,010 3 $17,482,390 2024 5 $125,099,653 3 $17,482,390 2025 I $110,000,000 3 $17,482,390 2026 1 $39,200,000 3 $17,482,390 TOTALS 18 $523,629,663 12 $69,929,560 TIP Mobility Projects summary and, Mobility and Transit projects spreadsheets for individual project details are attached. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approval STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval RESOLUTION NO. MPO 2022-05 BY THE LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ADOPTING THE 2023-2026 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has reviewed the proposed 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and, WHEREAS, the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) finds that the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) meets the high priority improvements necessary for the LWCAMPO area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has adopted the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purpose: We certify that the above resolution was adopted on May 18th, 2022, at a public meeting of the Policy Committee of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Honorable Pete Saenz Mayor of Laredo and Chairperson of the MPO Policy Committee Juan S. Mendive David M. Salazar, P.E. Interim MPO Director TxDOT, District Engineer BUS - ONY 6e D, FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program Public Meeting Date(s): April 20th, 2022 May 18th, 2022 Approved by Policy Committee: TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 Planning Factors 1 II. PURPOSE. 2 III. DEFINITION OF AREA 2 Map of LWCAMPO Boundaries. 3 IV. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS 4 V. PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS. 4 VI. PROGRESS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR 4 VII. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT. 4 Safety (PM1). 5 Pavement and Bridge Condition (PM2). 6 Roadway System Performance (PM3). 7 Transit State of Good Repair (PM4) 8 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). 8 VII. AIR QUALITY ISSUES 9 IX. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) 9 X. GROUPED STATEWIDE PROJECTS 10 XI. FEDERAL HIGHWAY NON-GROUPED PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY. 13 XII. TRANSIT PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY 28 XIII.MPO Self-Certification. 34 XIV.GLOSSARY OF TERMS .35 APPENDIX A - Status of Projects from FY 2021-2024 TIP. 36 I. INTRODUCTION In 1962, the Federal Aid Highway Act stated, that after July 1, 1965, the Secretary of Commerce shall not approve any program for highway projects in any urban area of more than fifty thousand population unless he finds that such projects are based on a continuing, comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by the states and local communities. This directive, resulted in the creation of the Laredo Urban Transportation Study (LUTS), recently renamed as the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), to provide for a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process for the Laredo Urbanized area as mandated by the Act. In 1973, the Federal Aid Highway Act, created the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to be the recipient of special planning funds ("PL" funds) and responsible for Section 112 transportation planning. In 1979, the Governor of Texas designated the LUTS Steering Committee as the MPO for the Laredo Urbanized Area. A contract between the then State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT), the LUTS Steering Committee, and City of Laredo identified the cooperative responsibilities of the State, the MPO and the City. These responsibilities must now conform to 23 U. S. C. 134 on metropolitan transportation planning. The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, was signed into law by President Obama on December 4, 2015. The authorization of the FAST Act does not represent an abandonment of the programs and planning requirements established under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century (MAP-21), the previous federal transportation bills. Many of the same programs and metropolitan planning requirements are continued under the FAST Act. The Laredo urbanized area, as determined by the 2010 Census, has surpassed 200,000 in population, and was designated a Transportation Management Area effective July 18th, 2012. It has not been designated as a non-attainment area for purposes of compliance with the Clean Air Act. The MPO, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the local transit operator, has proposed simplified planning procedures authorized by 23 C. F. R. Part 450 Subpart C. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is designed and developed to conform to the requirements of 23 C. F. R. 450.316(a) as well as the 10 factors of identified in the FAST Act. Planning Factors The ten planning factors are as follows: 1) Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. 2) Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users. 3) Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users. 4) Increase the accessibility and mobility for people and freight. 1 5) Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns. 6) Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, people, and freight. 7) Promote efficient system management and operation. 8) Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system, and, 9) Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation; and, 10) Enhance travel and tourism. II. PURPOSE Federal law requires that Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in cooperation with the State and affected transit operators develop Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for their planning areas. These Transportation Programs then become part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Transportation Improvement Program shall include capital and non-capital surface transportation projects (or phases of projects) within the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area proposed for funding under 23 U.S.C. and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (including transportation enhancements; Federal Lands Highway program projects; safety projects included in the State's Strategic Highway Safety Plan; trails projects; pedestrian walkways; and bicycle facilities), except those projects that may (but are not required to) be included as identified in 23 CFR Part 450 Subpart C, 450.324(c). These projects are consistent with the long-range plan of the state. Project selection for projects involving Federal participation is carried out by the MPO in consultation with the State DOT. The program will include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available within the time period that is contemplated for completion of the project. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) have cooperatively developed the current TIP in accordance with the requirements of the FAST Act and is financially constrained. III. DEFINITION OF AREA The boundaries of the Metropolitan Planning Area and the Urbanized area were approved by the MPO on April 8, 2004, (see map). 2 Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 35 83 255 - k e FM 1472 5 69 59 L 359 MPO Planning Area Boundary N W 83 * 4 8 Miles IV. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS The Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) developed, in cooperation with the State and FHWA, and in conformance with the requirements of 23 CFR 450.316, its adopted Public Participation Plan. The Laredo MPO's Public Involvement Process (PIP) was adopted on June gth, 1994 and subsequently amended on November 22nd, 1996, on July 24th, 2003, and on May 15th, 2017. After a required 45-day public review and comment period, the Laredo MPO Policy Committee adopted the Public Participation Plan (PPP) which replaced the PIP. The PPP is intended to provide every opportunity for the involvement of citizens in the transportation planning process in conformance with the requirements of 23 CFR 450.316 (a). V. PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is the primary planning tool for selecting major projects to be included in the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) and TIP. On January 21st, 2020, the Laredo MPO, adopted the current MTP, including its Project Selection Procedures, at a public meeting held, which was noticed, and whose agenda was posted pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Only projects consistent with a FHWA/FTA approved MTP and/or TIP may be eligible for funds administered by FHWA or FTA. The approved Transportation Improvement Program shall be utilized for programming projects within the metropolitan area in accordance with 23 CFR 450.330 (a) and (c). VI. PROGRESS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The FY 2021-2024 TIP was adopted on a May 18th, 2020. A summary detailing the status of projects in the previous TIP can be found in Appendix 'A'. VII. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Transportation Performance Management is a strategic approach that uses system information to make investment and policy decisions to achieve national performance goals. Monitoring progress towards achieving these national performance goals is achieved through the use of performance measures. Using performance measures, decision makers can apply key information and data to understand the consequences of investment decisions across transportation modes. The previous transportation funding bill, MAP-21, introduced a streamlined, performance- based, multimodal program. Through performance management, MAP-21 aimed to increase the accountability and transparency of the federal highway programs by improving transportation investment decision-making through performance-based planning and programming. The FAST Act continues the use of performance targets and performance measures at the national, state, and local level that were established with MAP-21. All established performance targets and measures should align with the national goals outlined in MAP-21, which are as follows: 4 Goal Area National Goal Safety To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. Infrastructure Condition To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair. Congestion Reduction To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System. System Reliability To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system. Freight Movement and To improve the national freight network, strengthen the ability of rural Economic Vitality communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development. Environmental To enhance the performance of the transportation system while Sustainability protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Reduced Project Delivery To reduce project costs, promote jobs and the economy, and expedite Delays the movement of people and goods by accelerating project completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, including reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies' work practices. MPOs are required to set performance targets and measures after the United States Department of Transportation and the State of Texas set national and state targets and measures. The MPO will maintain awareness of the performance measures process at both the federal and state level and will implement performance measures at the MPO level as appropriate. If the process of implementing performance measures requires additions or changes to the MTP and TIP, the documents will be amended in the future. Currently, the FAST Act requires State DOTS and MPOS to establish performance targets and report on the progress toward achieving these targets for the following performance measures: Safety (PM1) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has established targets for five safety performance measures based on five-year rolling averages: 5 Performance Measure 2022 Statewide Target (Expressed as Five-Year 2018-2022 Average) Total number of traffic related fatalities on all 3,563 public roads Rate of traffic related fatalities on all public roads 1.27 per 100 million VMT Total number of traffic related serious injuries on 16,677 all public roads Rate of traffic related serious injuries on all public 5.76 roads per 100 million VMT Total number of non-motorized fatalities and 2,367 serious injuries on all public roads The MPO adopts TxDOT's safety performance targets within the metropolitan planning area boundary. The MPO supports the planning and programming of projects that contribute to the achievement of these targets. For project selection, safety is one criterion where technical points are awarded based on the crash rate. Many projects adopted in the FY 2023-2026 TIP support achieving the targets established for safety. The MPO will monitor the established targets and report measurements to the Policy Committee. Pavement and Bridge Condition (PM2) Under the FAST Act, States are required to set targets for Bridge and Pavement Conditions for both Interstate and Non-Interstate National Highway System Roadways. The State's Pavement and Bridge Measures (PM2): 1) Percentage of Interstate System pavement in good or better condition. 2) Percentage of Interstate System pavement in poor condition. 3) Percentage of Non-Interstate National Highway pavement in good condition. 4) Percentage of Non-Interstate National Highway pavement in poor condition. 5) Percentage of Bridge Deck on the National Highway System in good condition. 6) Percentage of Bridge Deck on the National Highway System in poor condition. 6 The Laredo Webb County Area MPO Policy Committee has adopted the States measures and targets. These targets are as follows: Performance Baseline 2020 Target 2022 Target 2022 Target Measure (Original) (Updated) Pavement on Interstate Highway (IH) % in "good" condition 66.40% 66.5% % in "poor" condition 0.33% 0.2% Pavement on Non-Interstate Highway (NHS) % in "good" condition 54.40% 52.00% 52.33% 54.1% % in "poor" condition 13.80% 14.30% 14.30% 14.2% NHS Bridge Deck Condition % in "poor" condition 0.88% 0.80% 0.80% 1.5% % in "good" condition 50.63% 50.58% 50.42% 50.4% Projects selected for inclusion in the TIP are intended to support the achievement of the pavement and bridge condition targets. The MPO Policy Committee supports the planning and programming of projects that contribute to the achievement of these targets. Roadway System Performance (PM3) Under the FAST Act, States are required to set targets for roadway system performance, specifically Interstate Reliability, non - Interstate national Highway System Reliability and Truck Travel Time Reliability. The State's System Performance Measures (PM3) are as follows: 1) Percentage of person-miles traveled on the Interstate system rated reliable" (TTR-IH). 2) Percentage of person-miles traveled on Non-Interstate National Highway System facilities rated "reliable" (TTR Non-IH). 3) Percentage of truck travel time on the Interstate system rated as reliable" (TTTR). The MPO Policy Board has adopted TxDOT's targets in support of the State meeting its targets. The Laredo Webb County Area MPO's has incorporated the following targets into the metropolitan transportation planning process and has utilized said targets as a tool in the planning and programming of projects: Performance Measure Baseline 2020 Target 2022 Target 2022 Target (Updated) (Original) Reliability Interstate Highway (IH) Level of Travel 79.60% 61.20% 56.60% 70.0% Time Reliability. Non-Interstate Highway (NHS) Travel 55.40% 70.0% Time Reliability. Truck Travel Time Reliability (TTTR) 1.5 1.7 1.79 1.76 Index. 7 The Laredo MPO commits to planning for and programming projects that contribute to the accomplishment of these targets. The Laredo MPO will also monitor all of the established targets and report achievements to the Policy Committee as necessary. Transit State of Good Repair (PM4) MAP-21 and later the FAST Act mandated the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to develop a rule establishing a strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving public capital assets effectively through their entire life cycle. Under the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Final Rule, the FTA established four performance measures to approximate the State of Good Repair for four categories of capital assets. El Metro has adopted targets for three of the applicable transit asset management performance measures. These performance measures and targets will assist El Metro to quantify the condition of their assets and help facilitate target setting that supports local funding prioritization. Asset FTA established Performance Performance Target Category Measure Rolling Stock % of revenue vehicles exceeding 75% of vehicles should be within useable life benchmark (ULB) their useable life benchmark (ULB) Equipment % of non-revenue service vehicles 75% Equipment should be within exceeding ULB their ULB Facilities % of facilities rated under 3.0 on the 75% of facilities rated on a FTA Transit Economic Requirements Model TERM scale of 3.0 or above. (TERM) scale Infrastructure % of track segments under Not applicable performance restriction The MPO Policy Committee adopted El Metro's transit performance measurement targets in 2017. The MPO supports the planning and programming of projects that contribute to the accomplishments of these performance targets. The transit projects adopted in the TIP are intended to support achieving the targets established for the transit state of good repair. Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) On July 19, 2018, FTA published the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Final Rule, which requires certain operators of public transportation systems that receive federal funds under FTA's Urbanized Area Formula Grants to develop safety plans that include the processes and procedures to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS). The PTASP has been developed by TxDOT on behalf of Laredo & Webb county Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the area, and LTMI in accordance with all requirements stated in 49 CFR Part 673 8 applicable to a small public transportation provider. The third version of the PTASP was adopted by the Mass Transit Board on March 21, 2022 and approved by the MPO Policy Committee on April 20, 2022. Federal law requires transit agencies to make its safety performance targets available to States and MPOS to aid in the planning process. MPOS are responsible for integrating performance from PTASP into their planning process. Fixed Route (Bus) Safety Performance Targets MODE BASELINE TARGET Fatalities 0 Rate of Fatalities per 100,000 VRM 0.00% 0.00% Injuries 1 1 Rate of Injuries per 100,000 VRM 0.0% 0.0% Safety Events 2 2 Rate of Safety Events per 100,000 VRM 0.14% 0.14% Mean Distance Between Major Mechanical Failure 70,002 70,002 *Rate = total number for year X 100,000/total vehicle revenue miles traveled Demand Response Safety Performance Targets MODE BASELINE TARGET Fatalities 0 Rate of Fatalities per 100,000 VRM 0.00% 0.00% Injuries 2 2 Rate of Injuries per 100,000 VRM 0.12% 0.12% Safety Events 1 1 Rate of Safety Events per 100,000 VRM 0.60% 0.60% Mean Distance Between Major Mechanical Failure 41,489 41,489 *Rate = total number for year X 100,000/total vehicle revenue miles traveled VIl. AIR QUALITY ISSUES The Laredo metropolitan planning area is considered to be in attainment for ozone and carbon monoxide. The City's transit department is currently in the process of replacing its diesel vehicles with those which utilize compressed natural gas. Over 50% of all City buses currently operate on compressed natural gas. IX. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) The City Transit Department has created the El Lift Program to address ADA considerations. The Transit Department has also actively pursues the strengthening of this program through their development and participation in the ADA Paratransit Study, sponsored by the MPO, and completed in 2013 which reviewed the program in its entirety with an emphasis on identification of areas for improvement. 9 X. GROUPED STATEWIDE PROJECTS Under 23 CFR 450.324(i) projects proposed for FHWA and/or FTA funding that are not considered by the State and MPO to be of appropriate scale for individual identification in a given program year may be grouped by function, geographic area, and work type by using applicable classifications under 23 CFR 771.1 I I 7(c) and (d). In non-attainment and maintenance areas, these classifications must be consistent with the exempt project classifications contained in the U.S. EPA transportation conformity requirements (40 CFR Part 51). The Laredo Webb County Area MPO is participating by grouping some projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that are covered in the Texas Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Texas STIP can be located at: nttps/Www.IXdOtgoV/inside-txdovdivsion/ransponration-panning/stps.htm: Financial accountability for these projects is the responsibility of the STIP, therefore, are not accounted for in the Financial Summary for the Laredo MPO totals. These projects are "exempt" from conformity requirements. These projects do not need policy approval by the Policy Committee for the purpose of revisions. See the following grouped project categories, and the "Definition of Grouped Projects. 10 GROUPED PROJECT CSJ's Definition of Grouped Projects for use in the STIP Revised February 23, 2021 PROPOSED GROUPED PROJECT DEFINITION CSJ CATEGORY 5000-00-950 PE-Preliminary Engineering Preliminary Engineering for any project except added capacity projects in a nonattainment area. Includes activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as planning and research activities; grants for training; engineering to define the elements of a proposed action or alternatives sO that social, economic, and environmental effects can be assessed. 5000-00-951 Right of Way Right of Way acquisition for any project except added capacity projects in a nonattainment area. Includes relocation assistance, hardship acquisition and protective buying. 5000-00-952 Preventive Maintenance and Projects to include pavement repair to preserve Rehabilitation existing pavement SO that it may achieve its 5000-00-957 designed loading. Includes seal coats, overlays, resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation done 5000-00-958 with existing ROW. Also includes modernization of a highway by reconstruction, adding shoulders or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking, weaving, turning, climbing, passing, non-added capacity) or drainage improvements associated with rehabilitation [See Note 3]. 5000-00-953 Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects to replace and/or rehabilitate functionally obsolete or structurally deficient bridges. 5000-00-954 Railroad Grade Separations Projects to construct or replace existing highway-railroad grade crossings and to rehabilitate and/or replace deficient railroad underpasses, resulting in no added capacity. 5800-00-950 Safety Projects to include the construction or epacemenurenabitaion of guard rails, median barriers, crash cushions, pavement markings, skid treatments, medians, lighting improvements, highway signs, curb ramps, railroad/highway crossing warning devices, fencing, intersection improvements (e.g., turn lanes), signalization projects and interchange modifications. Also includes projects funded via the Federal Hazard Elimination Program, Federal Railroad Signal Safety Program, or Access Managements projects, except those that result in added capacity. 11 PROPOSED GROUPED PROJECT DEFINITION CSJ CATEGORY 5000-00-956 Landscaping Project consisting of typical right-of-way landscape development, establishment and aesthetic improvements to include any associated erosion control and environmental mitigation activities. 5800-00-915 Intelligent Transportation System Highway traffic operation improvement projects Deployment including the installation of ramp metering control devices, variable message signs, traffic monitoring equipment and projects in the Federal ITS/IVHS programs. 5000-00-916 Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects including bicycle and pedestrian lanes, paths and facilities (e.g., sidewalks, shared use paths, side paths, trails, bicycle boulevards, curb extensions, bicycle parking facilities, bikeshare facilities, etc.). Safe Routes to School non-intrastructure related activities (e.g. enforcement, tools, and education programs). 5000-00-917 Safety Rest Areas and Truck Weigh Construction and improvement of rest areas, Stations. and truck weigh stations. 5000-00-918 Projects include the construction and Transit Improvements and Programs improvement of small passenger shelters and information kiosks. Also includes the construction and improvement of rail storage/maintenance facilities bus transfer facilities where minor amounts of additional land are required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users. Also includes transit operating assistance, preventative maintenance of transit vehicles and facilities. acquisition of third-party transit services, and transit marketing, and mobility managemenucoronaton Additionally, includes the purchase of new buses and rail cars to replace existing vehicles or for minor expansions of the fleet [See Note 4). 5000-00-919 Recreational Trails Program Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), Equestrian, Recreational Water/Paddling Trails and related facilities; Recreational Trails related education and safety programs. Note 1: Projects eligible for grouping include associated project phases (Preliminary Engineering, Right-Ot-Way and Construction). Note 2: Projects funded with Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funding require al Federal eligibility determination, and are not approved to be grouped. Note 3: Passing lanes include 'SUPER 2" lanes consistent with TxDOT's Roadway Design Manual. Note 4: In PM10 and PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance areas, such projects may be grouped only if they are in compliance with control measures in the applicable implementation plan. Note 5: Projects funded as part of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program consistent with the grouped project category definitions may be grouped. RTP or TA funded projects that are not consistent with the grouped project category definitions must be individually noted in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Road diet projects may not be grouped. 12 XI. FEDERAL HIGHWAY NON-GROUPED PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY 13 Laredo Webb County Area MPO Short Range Projects Identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Listed ini the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) PROJECT CSJ PROJECT NAME SCOPE FROM TO CATEGORY YOE COST SPONSOR FY 2023 New location construction of 4-lane 1 0922-33-166 Reuthinger Road divided 0.1 mile East of Beltway Parkway H35 West Frontage road City 7 $21,440,668 highway 2 0922-33-165 Hachar Roadway Road New location construction of 4-lane FM 1472 0.100 miles E of Beltway Parkway City 7,7_CRRSAA, $32,514,912 divided highway 3LC 3 0922-33-181 Improvement of 17 Bus Stops Improve connections, accessibility various locations TxDOT 9-TAP $225,000 and security for up to 17 bus stops Widen roadway from 3-lane to! 5-lane 4 0086-01-073 SH 359 Widening undivided 4.06 miles E of SL 20 8.935 miles E of SL20 TxDOT 11,12 $25,000,000 Highway 5 0086-02-023 SH 359 Widening Widen roadway from 2-lane to 4-lane 8.935 miles E of SL 20 9.830 miles E of SL20 TxDOT 11 $6,000,000 divided highway Reconstruction of existing 6-lane 6 0086-14-088 US 59 (Loop 20) Reconstruction divided highway to proposed 6-lane 0.36 mi South of University Blvd 0.51 mi South of Shiloh Dr. TxDOT 2U, 10,11, $45,394,778 freewayf facility with 3-lane frontage roads at University Blvd. to Shiloh Dr. 7 0086-14-076 US 59 (Loop 20) Interchange at Construction of interchange at Shiloh 0.50 mi S of Shiloh Dr. 0.50 miNn of Shiloh Dr. TxDOT 2M,10 $31,856,549 Shiloh Dr. Dr. Reconstruction of existing 6-lane 8 0086-14-089 US 59 (Loop 20) Reconstruction highwayt to proposed 6-lane freeway 0.51 mi South of Shiloh International Blvd. TxDOT 2U, 10,11 $38,390,491 with3-lane frontage roads 9 0086-14-079 US 59 (Loop 20) Interchange at Construction of Interchange at 0.50 mi S of University Blvd. 0.50 mi n of University Blvd. TxDOT 2M, 10 $19,364,639 University Blvd. University Blvd. 10 0086-14-075 US 59 (Loop 20) Interchange at Del Construction of Interchange at Del 0.50 mi South of Del Mar Blvd. 0.50 mi North of Del Mar Blvd. TxDOT 2M,10 $28,446,123 Mar Mar Blvd. 11 0922-33-177 River Vega Trail Construct hike & bike trail Anna Park LCC Campus City 9-TAP $696,850 11 Projects Total: $249,330,010 Funding Category Types CAT1 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitaion CAT2 Metro Corridor Projects CAT3 Non Traditionally Funded includes local funds, proposition 12 or 14, etc. CAT7: Metro Mobility and Rehabilitation CAT 9: Transportation Enhancement (TE) and" Transporation Alternativel Program (TAP) CAT 10: Supplemental Projects include CBI and Earmark funds CAT1 11: District Discretionary CAT 12: Strategic Priority addresses project with priority to State Prop 1: Propostion 1: Effective in 2015 Highway Trust Fund allocation from gas tax revenue Prop 7: Proposition 7: MPO allocations from formulai funds diverted' from state general sales, uset tax, vehicle sales, and rental tax Laredo Webb County Area MPO Short Range Projects Identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) PROJECT CSJ PROJECT NAME SCOPE FROM TO CATEGORY YOE COST SPONSOR FY2 2024 Preliminary engineering and construction for the expansion oft the World Trade Bridge consisting 1 0922-33-213 World Trade Bridge of 8 lanes by building a World Trade Bridge City 7,3LC $12,000,000 Expansion new 8 lane bridge adjacent to the existing bridge for a total of 16 lanes after completion of the project. Reconstruction of existing 6-lane highway US 59 (Loop 20) to proposed 6-lane 0.4 mi North of E 0.36 mi South of 2 0086-14-087 Reconstruction freeway facility with3- Corridor Rd (Airport). University Blvd. TxDOT 12 $30,600,000 lane frontage roads at 0.4 mi N of airport to University Blvd. Reconstruction of existing 6-lane divided highway to proposed 6- 3 0086-14-086 US 59 (Loop 20) lane freeway facility with US5 59 0.4 mi North of E TxDOT 12 $29,290,676 Reconstruction las section including 3- Corridor Rd. (Airport) lane frontage roads at US 59 to 0.4 mi N of airport. 4 0086-14-077 US 59 (Loop 20) Construction of 0.500 mi South of E 0.50 mi North of E TXDOT 2M, 12 $28,774,986 Interchange at Airport interchange at Airport Corridor Rd (Airport). Corridor Rd (Airport). US 59 (Loop: 20) Construction of 5 0086-14-078 Interchange at interchange at Jacaman 0.50 mi S of Jacaman Rd 0.50 mi n of Jacaman Rd TXDOT 12, 2M $24,433,991 Jacaman Rd. Rd. 5Projects Total: $125,099,653 Funding Category Types CAT: 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitaion CAT 2Metro Corridor Projects CAT 3 Non Traditionally Funded includes local funds, proposition 12 or 14, etc. CAT: 7: Metro Mobility and Rehabilitation CAT 9: Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Transporation Alternative Program (TAP) CAT 10: Supplemental Projects include CBI and Earmark funds CAT 11: District Discretionary CAT 12: Strategic Priority addresses project with priority to! State Prop 1: Propostion 1: Effective in 2015 Highway Trust Fund allocation from gas tax revenue Prop 7: Proposition 7: : MPO allocations from formula funds diverted from state general sales, use tax, vehicle sales, and rental tax Laredo Webb County Area MPO Short Range Projects Identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) PROJECT CSJ PROJECT NAME SCOPE FROM TO CATEGORY YOE COST SPONSOR FY: 2025 Replacement of bridge 0.5 mi south of Uniroyal 2.68 mi north of Uniroyal 1 0018-05-089 TxDOT 12, 4 $110,000,000 structure at Uniroyal Dr. Interchange Interchange 1 Project Total: $110,000,000 Funding Category Types CAT 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitaion CAT2 Metro Corridor Projects CAT3 Non Traditionally Funded includes local funds, proposition 12 or 14, etc. CAT 7: Metro Mobility and Rehabilitation CAT 9: Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Transporation Alternative Program (TAP) CAT 10: Supplemental Projects include CBI and Earmark funds CAT 11: District Discretionary CAT 12: Strategic Priority- addresses project with priority to State Prop 1: Propostion 1: Effective in 2015 Highway Trust Fund allocation from gas tax revenue Prop 7: Proposition 7 MPO allocations from formula funds diverted from state general sales, use tax, vehicle sales, and rental tax Laredo Webb County Area MPO Short Range Projects Identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) PROJECT CSJ PROJECT NAME SCOPE FROM TO CATEGORY YOE COST SPONSOR FY: 2026 New Direct Connector (#3) 1 0018-06-185 south of IH35 to east 1-69W 0.5 mi east of IH35 0.5 mi north of US59 TxDOT 12 $39,200,000 1 Project Total: $39,200,000 Funding Category Types CAT 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitaion CAT2 Metro Corridor Projects CAT3 Non Traditionally Funded includes local funds, proposition 12 or 14, etc. CAT 7: Metro Mobility and Rehabilitation CAT 9: Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Transporation Alternative Program (TAP) CAT 10: Supplemental Projects include CBI and Earmark funds CAT 11: District Discretionary CAT 12: Strategic Priority addresses project with priority to State Prop 1: Propostion 1: Effective in 2015 Highway Trust Fund allocation from gas tax revenue Prop 7: Proposition 7: MPO allocations from formula funds diverted from state general sales, use tax, vehicle sales, and rental tax 2023-2026 TIP LOCATIONS OF PROJECTS W > 35 83 C5J:0922-33-166 CSJ:0922-33-165 > C5J:0018-05-089 CSJ:0086-14-089 35 CSJ:0086-14-076 ELAN CSJ:0018-06-185 CSJ:0086-14-075 LOOP o 20 CSJ:0922-33-213 C5J:0086-14-079 BRISTO ATER C5J:0086-14-088 BLVD DEL AARE CSJ:0086-14-078 JACAMAN CSJ:0086-14-087 HILL SIDE B Casa Laker Blanca CSJ:0086-14-077 C5J:0922-33-177 59 LYON CSJ:0086-14-086 CSJ:0922-33-181 359 IEXAS CSJ:0086-01-073 CSJ:0086-02-023 TIP 2023-2026 Project TIP 2023-2026 Project Extent Date: 4/14/2022 4/11/2022 11:17 AN 14-0 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-14-088 2023 US59 C Laredo $ 45,394,778.00 Limits From: 0.36 MI SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY BLVD Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.51 MI SOUTH OF SHILOHD DR Revision Date Project DESCR: RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING 6-LANEI DIVIDED HIGHWAY TOI PROPOSED 6-LANE FREEWAY FACILITY WITH! 3-LANE FRONTAGE ROADS ATL LMPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 2U,10,11 Projecth History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2U $ 9,200,000.00 $ 2,300,000.00 $ $ $ $ 11,500,000.00 10 $ 17,600,000.00 $ 4,400,000.00 $ $ $ $ 22,000,000.00 11 $ 9,515,822.40 $ 2,378,955.60 $ $ $ $ 11,894,778.00 Total $ 36,315,822.40 $ 9,078,955.60 $ $ $ $ 45,394,778.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 2,224,345.00 ROW Purch $ 47,215,397.00 Const Cost $ 45,394,778.00 Const Eng $ 1,579,739.00 Conting $ 54,474.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 3,282,043.00 Total Cost $ 99,750,776.00 14-0 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOE Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-1 14-089 2023 US59 C Laredo $ 38,390,491.00 Limits From: 0.51 MI SOUTH OF SHILOH Project: Sponsor Limits To: INTERNATIONAL BLVD. Revision Date Project DESCR: RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING 6-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY TOI PROPOSED 6-LANE FREEWAY FACILITY WITH3-LANE FRONTAGE ROADS ATS SMPOF Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(s) 2U,10,11 Projecth History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2U $ 25,200,000.00 $ 6,300,000.00 $ $ $ $ 31,500,000.00 10 $ 3,428,215.20 $ 857,053.80 $ $ $ $ 4,285,269.00 11 $ 2,084,177.60 $ 521,044.40 $ $ $ $ 2,605,222.00 Total $ 30,712,392.80 $ 7,678,098.20 $ $ $ $ 38,390,491.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,881,135.00 ROW Purch $ 64,919,082.00 Const Cost $ 38,390,491.00 Const Eng $ 1,335,990.00 Conting $ 46,069.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChgOrd $ 2,775,633.00 Total Cost $ 109,348,400.00 1of9 4/11/2022 11:17 AN 008 -01-073 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-01-073 2023 SH359 C Laredo $ 25,000,000.00 Limits From: 4.06 MILESE OF SLZ 20 Project Sponsor Limits To: 8.935 MILESEC OF SL 20 Revision Date Project DESCR: WIDEN ROADWAY FROM: 3-LANE TO5 5-LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 12,11 Projecth History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 14,400,000.00 $ 3,600,000.00 $ $ $ $ 18,000,000.00 11 $ 5,600,000.00 $ 1,400,000.00 $ $ $ $ 7,000,000.00 Total $ 20,000,000.00 $ 5,000,000.00 $ $ $ $ 25,000,000.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,225,000.00 ROW Purch $ 2,383,783.15 Const Cost $ 25,000,000.00 Const Eng $ 1,227,500.00 Conting $ 565,000.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChgOrd $ 1,305,000.00 Total Cost $ 31,706,283.15 SI0086-02-023 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-02-023 2023 SH359 C Laredo $ 6,000,000.00 Limits From: 8.935 MILESEC OF SL 20 Projects Sponsor Limits To: 9.830 MILESEOF SL: 20 Revision Date Project DESCR: WIDEN ROADWAY FROM: 2-LANE TO4 4-LANE DIVIDEDI HIGHWAY MPO Proj Num RemarksF P7: Funding Cat(s) 11 Project History AuthorizedF Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 11 $ 4,800,000.00 $ 1,200,000.00 $ $ $ $ 6,000,000.00 Total $ 4,800,000.00 $ 1,200,000.00 $ $ $ 6,000,000.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 294,000.00 ROW Purch $ 720,731.78 Const Cost $ 6,000,000.00 Const Eng $ 294,600.00 Conting $ 135,600.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChgOrd $ 313,200.00 Total Cost $ 7,758,131.78 2of9 4/11/2022 11:17 AN 08 -14-075 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-14-075 2023 US59 C Laredo $ 28,446,123.00 Limits From: 0.50 MISOFD DELN MARI BLVD Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.50 MI NOF DEL MAR BLVD Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE AT DELI MARI BLVD MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 2M,10 Projecth History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2M $ 19,280,000.00 $ 4,820,000.00 $ $ $ $ 24,100,000.00 10 $ 3,476,898.40 $ 869,224.60 $ $ $ $ 4,346,123.00 Total $ 22,756,898.40 $ 5,689,224.60 $ $ $ $ 28,446,123.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,393,861.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 28,446,123.00 Const Eng $ 1,413,773.00 Conting $ 711,154.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 944,412.00 TotalCost $ 32,909,323.00 08 86-14-076 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-14-076 2023 US59 C Laredo $ 31,856,549.00 Limits From: 0.50 MIS SOF SHILOH DR Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.501 MI NOF SHILOH DR Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCI H NGE AT SHILOH DR MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat/s) 2M,10 Project History Authorized Funding ByC Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2M $ 17,200,000.00 $ 4,300,000.00 $ $ $ $ 21,500,000.00 10 $ 8,285,239.20 $ 2,071,309.80 $ $ $ $ 10,356,549.00 Total $ 25,485,239.20 $ 6,371,309.80 $ $ $ 31,856,549.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 1,560,971.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 31,856,549.00 Const Eng $ 1,583,271.00 Conting $ 796,414.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 1,057,638.00 Total Cost $ 36,854,843.00 3of9 4/11/2022 11:17 AN 08 -14-079 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-14-079 2023 US59 C Laredo $ 19,364,639.00 Limits From: 0.50 MISOF UNIVERSITY! BLVD Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.50 MI NOF UNIVERSITYE BLVD Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSHANGE AT UNIVERSITY BLVD MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 2M,10 Projecth History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2M $ 13,480,000.00 $ 3,370,000.00 $ $ $ $ 16,850,000.00 10 $ 2,011,711.20 $ 502,927.80 $ $ $ $ 2,514,639.00 Total $ 15,491,711.20 $ 3,872,927.80 $ $ $ 19,364,639.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 948,868.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 19,364,639.00 Const Eng $ 962,423.00 Conting $ 484,116.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 642,907.00 Total Cost $ 22,402,953.00 0922-33-165 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0922-33- 165 2023 CS C Laredo $ 32,514,912.00 Limits From: FM1 1472 Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.100 MILESE OF BELTWAY PAH ARKWAY Revision Date Project DESCR: NEW LOCATION CONSTRUCTION OF4 4-LANE DIVIDED HIC G H VAY MPO Projl Num Remarks P7: HACHARI ROADWAY- LOCAL Funding Cat(s) 7,3LC Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 7 $ 22,744,943.00 $ 4,037,228.00 $ $ 1,649,009.00 $ $ 28,431,178.00 7 $ 2,341,935.00 $ $ $ $ $ 2,341,935.00 3LC $ $ $ $ $ 1,741,799.00 $ 1,741,799.00 Total $ 25,086,878.00 $ 4,037,228.00 $ $ 1,649,009.00 $ 1,741,799.00 $ 32,514,912.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,593,231.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 32,514,912.00 Const Eng $ 1,609,489.00 Conting $ 325,150.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 2,032,182.00 Total Cost $ 38,074,964.00 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOE Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0922-33-1 166 2023 CS C Laredo $ 21,440,668.00 Limits From: 0.1 MILE EAST OF BELT AY PA AY Project Sponsor Limits To: IH: 35 WESTI FRONTAGE ROAD Revision Date Project DESCR: NEWI LOCATION CONSTRUCTION OF 4-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY MPOI Proj Num Remarks P7: REUTHINGERI ROAD LOCAL Funding Cat(s) 7,10 Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 7 $ 17,152,534.40 $ $ $ 4,288,133.60 $ $ 21,440,668.00 Total $ 17,152,534.40 $ $ $ 4,288,133.60 $ 21,440,668.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 1,050,593.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 21,440,668.00 Const Eng $ 1,061,314.00 Conting $ 214,407.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChgOrd $ 1,340,042.00 TotalCost 25,107,024.00 4of9 4/11/2022 11:17 AN J0922-33-181 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0922-33-181 2023 CS C Laredo $ 225,000.00 Limits From: ADA BUS STOPS ANDI BICYCLE PLAZAS Project Sponsor Limits To:. Revision Date Project DESCR: IMPROVE CONNECTIONS, ACCESSIBILITY, AND! SECURITY FOR UPT TO: 17 BUSS STOPS MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 9TAP Projecth History Authorized FundingE By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 9TAP $ 180,000.00 $ $ $ 45,000.00 $ $ 225,000.00 Total $ 180,000.00 $ $ $ 45,000.00 $ 225,000.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 225,000.00 Const Eng $ Conting $ Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ Total Cost $ 225,000.00 10922-33-177 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0922-33-177 2023 CS C Laredo $ 696,850.00 Limits From: ANAI PARK Project Sponsor Limits To: LCC CAMPUS Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTION OF RIVER VEGAI MULTIUSE ALTER RI ATIVE TRANSPORTATION TRAIL MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat/s) 9TAP Project History AuthorizedF Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 9TAP $ 557,480.00 $ $ $ 139,370.00 $ $ 696,850.00 Total $ 557,480.00 $ $ $ 139,370.00 $ 696,850.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 34,146.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 696,850.00 Const Eng $ 27,944.00 Conting $ 9,896.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChgOrd $ Total Cost $ 768,836.00 Sof9 4/11/2022 11:17AM District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086- 14-087 2024 US59 Laredo $ 30,600,000.00 Limits From: 0.4N MI NORTH OFE EC CORRIDORI RD( (AIRPORT) Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.36N MIS SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY BLVD Revision Date ProjectD DESCR: RECONSTRUCT TIONO OF EXISTING6 6LANED DIVIDEDH HIGHWAYT TOPROPOSEDE -LANER FREEWAYE FACILIT Y WITH3-L LANE FRONTAGEF ROADSA ATO 0.4 MIN OF AIRPOI o VERSITY BLVD MPO Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 12 Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 24,480,000.00 $ 6,120,000.00 $ $ $ $ 30,600,000.00 Total $ 24,480,000.00 $ 6,120,000.00 $ $ $ 30,600,000.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,499,400.00 ROWP Purch $ 58,947,030.00 Const Cost $ 30,600,000.00 Const Eng $ 1,064,880.00 Conting $ 36,720.00 Indirect $ BondFin $ PtChg Ord $ 2,212,380.00 TotalC Cost $ 94,360,410.00 008 36-14-0 District MPO County CSI TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-1 14-086 2024 US59 C Laredo 29,290,676.00 Limits From: US5 59 Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.41 MI MORTHO OF EC CORRIDOR RD( (AIRPORT) Revision Date POjAEDESCRR RECONSTRUCTIONG OFE EXISTING LANED DVIDED SHI VAY TOPROPOSED 6 TOB-LANEF FREEWAY FACUTY WITHA AS SECTIONI INCLUDING3 LANEF FRONTAGEE ROADSA OF AIRPORT MPOProj Num RemarksF P7: Funding Cat(S) 12 Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 23,432,540.80 $ 5,858,135.20 $ $ $ $ 29,290,676.00 Total $ 23,432,540.80 $ 5,858,135.20 $ $ $ $ 29,290,676.00 Total Project Cost! Information Prelim! Eng $ 1,435,244.00 ROW Purch $ 48,377,844.00 Const Cost $ 29,290,676.00 Const Eng $ 1,019,316.00 Conting $ 35,149.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 2,117,716.00 Total Cost $ 82,275,945.00 6of9 4/11/2022 11:17AM District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-1 14-078 2024 US59 C Laredo $ 24,433,991.00 Limits From: 0.50MISOF. JACAMANI RD Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.50 MII NC OF JACAMAN RD Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTION OF NTERI RCHANGE AT ACAN AN RD MPOI Proj Num Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 12,2M Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 17,394,053.60 $ 4,348,513.40 $ $ $ $ 21,742,567.00 2M > 2,153,139.20 $ 538,284.80 $ $ $ 2,691,424.00 Total $ 19,547,192.80 $ 4,886,798.20 $ $ $ $ 24,433,991.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,197,266.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 24,433,991.00 Const Eng $ 1,214,370.00 Conting $ 610,850.00 Indirect $ BondF Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 811,209.00 TotalCost $ 28,267,686.00 4-077 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOEC Cost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086- 14-077 2024 US59 C Laredo $ 28,774,986.00 Limits From: 0.500 MI SOUTH OFE EC CORRIDOR RD (AIRPORT) Projects Sponsor Limits To: 0.50MI NORTHOFE ECORRIDORI RD (AIRPORT) Revision Date Project DESCR: CONSTRUCTIONG OF INTERCHANGE. AT AIRPORT MPOP Proj Num RemarksF P7: HWY CHANGE FROM: SL2 20T TO US! 59 Funding Cat/s) 2M,12 Project History Authorized Funding Byc Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2M $ 9,884,792.00 $ 2,471,198.00 $ $ $ $ 12,355,990.00 12 13,135,196.80 $ 3,283,799.20 $ $ $ 16,418,996.00 Total 23,019,988.80 $ 5,754,997.20 $ $ $ 28,774,986.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim Eng $ 1,409,975.00 ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 28,774,986.00 Const Eng $ 1,430,117.00 Conting $ 719,375.00 Indirect $ Bond Fin $ PtChg Ord $ 955,330.00 TotalC Cost $ 33,289,783.00 3-213 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0922-33-213 2024 CS C Laredo $ 12,000,000.00 Limits From: WORLD' TRADE BRIDGE Project Sponsor CITYOFL LAREDO Limits To: WORLD' TRADE BRIDGE Revision Date 02/2022 Project DESCR: PREL IMII INARY ENGINEEI RING AND CC TRUCTION FORT THE EXPAN N. SION OF THE WORLD' TRADE BRIDGE CONSISTION OF 8L LANES BY BUILDINGA AI NEVMPO Proj Num 1113 Remarks P7: Funding Cat(S) 3,7 Project History Authorized Funding By Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 3 $ $ $ $ $ 10,750,000.00 $ 10,750,000.00 7 $ 1,000,000.00 $ $ $ 250,000.00 $ $ 1,250,000.00 Total $ 1,000,000.00 $ $ $ 250,000.00 $ 10,750,000.00 12,000,000.00 Total Project Cost Information Prelim! Eng $ ROW Purch $ Const Cost $ 12,000,000.00 Const Eng $ Conting $ Indirect $ BondF Fin $ PtChg Ord $ Total Cost $ 12,000,000.00 7of9 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0018-05-089 2025 IH35 C Laredo 110,000,000.00 Limits From: 0.500N MIS SOF JNIROYALI INTERCHANGE Project Sponsor Limits To: 2.68 MINO OF UNIROVALI INTERCH IANGE Revision Date Project DESCR: REPLACEMENT OFE BRIDGE STRUCTURE ATI UNIROYAL DRIVE MPOF Proj Num RemarksP P7: Funding Cat(s) 12,4 Project History AuthorizedF FundingByC Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 12 $ 36,000,000.00 $ 9,000,000.00 $ $- $ $ 45,000,000.00 4 $ 52,000,000.00 $ 13,000,000.00 $ $ $ 65,000,000.00 Total 88,000,000.00 $ 22,000,000.00 $ $ $ $ 110,000,000.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 5,390,000.00 ROWF Purch $ Const Cost $ 110,000,000.00 Const Eng $ 6,193,000.00 Conting $ 561,000.00 Indirect $ BondF Fin $ PtChgOrd $ 3,179,000.00 Total Cost $ 125,323,000.00 District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0018-06-185 2026 IH35 C Laredo 39,200,000.00 Limits From: 0.50 MIE EAST OF IH35 Project Sponsor Limits To: 0.501 MI NORTHOF US59 Revision Date Project DESCR: NEW DIRECT CONNECTOR (#3 AND! #6) NORTHBOUND ANDS SOUTHBOUNDI 1H351 TOUS591 EB MPOPrOjN Num RemarksP P7: Funding Cat(s) 12 Project History AuthorizedF FundingByC Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local LocalContributions Total 12 $ 31,360,000.00 $ 7,840,000.00 $ $- $ 39,200,000.00 Total $ 31,360,000.00 $ 7,840,000.00 $ $- 39,200,000.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 1,920,800.00 ROW Purch Const Cost $ 39,200,000.00 Const Eng 1,948,240.00 Conting 980,000.00 Indirect > BondFin $ PtChg Ord $ 1,301,440.00 Total Cost $ 45,350,480.00 TIP Highway Financial Summary - Year of Expenditure Cost TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORIAION Laredo MPO - District 22 FY 2023 - 2026 Transportation Improvement Program Funding by Category FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 Total FY2023- 2026 Category Description Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Preventive Maintenance 1 and Rehabilitation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Urban Area (Non- TMA) 2 Corridor Projects $105,450,000 $105,450,000 $15,047,414 $15,047,414 $0 $0 $0 $0 $120,497,414 $120,497,414 Non- Traditionally Funded 3 Transportation Project $1,741,799 $1,741,799 $10,750,000 $10,750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,491,799 $12,491,799 Statewide Connectivity 4 Corridor Projects $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000,000 $65,000,000 $0 $0 $65,000,000 $65,000,000 5 CMAQ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6 Structures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7 Metro Mobility & Rehab $52,213,781 $52,213,781 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $53,463,781 $53,463,781 8 Safety $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 9 TAP / TASA $921,850 $921,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $921,850 $921,850 Supplemental 10 Transportation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 10CBI Corridor Border $43,502,580 $43,502,580 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $43,502,580 $43,502,580 11 District Discretionary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 11 Rider 11B $26,000,000 $26,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $26,000,000 $26,000,000 12 Strategic Priority $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $98,052,239 $98,052,239 $45,000,000 $45,000,000 $39,200,000 $39,200,000 $200,252,239 $200,252,239 SBPE Strategy Budget PE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SB102 Strategy 102 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $249,330,010 $249,330,010 $125,099,653 $125,099,653 $110,000,000 $110,000,000 $39,200,000 $39,200,000 $523,629,663 $523,629,663 Funding Participation Source Source FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 Total FY23-26 Federal $198,538,956 $91,479,722 $88,000,000 $31,360,000 $409,378,679 State $42,927,744 $22,619,931 $22,000,000 $7,840,000 $95,387,675 Local Match $6,121,513 $250,000 $0 $0 $6,371,513 CAT 3- Local Contributions (LC) $1,741,799 $10,750,000 $0 $0 $12,491,799 CAT 3 Prop 1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3 Prop 12 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3- Prop 14 Bonds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3 Texas Mobility Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3 TDC $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Strategy PE Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Strategy 102 Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $249,330,012 $125,099,653 $110,000,000 $39,200,000 $523,629,665 XII. TRANSIT PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY 28 p.1 FY 2023 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO MPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Laredo District 22 YOE - Year of Expenditure General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $3,515,783 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 12,677,358 Apportionment Year 2023 Fiscal Year Cost $16,830,705 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for assistance for El Total Project Cost $16,830,705 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 (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5310 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $172,717 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 30,480 Apportionment Year 2023 Fiscal Year Cost $203,197 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be use for improving mobility Total Project Cost $203,197 for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to ransportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes Capital investment and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5310 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $381,215 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 67,273 Apportionment Year 2023 Fiscal Year Cost $448,488 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for replacing heavy- Total Project Cost $448,488 duty buses and paratransit vans, and bus facility improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5339 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) p.2 FY 2024 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO MPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Laredo District 22 YOE - Year of Expenditure General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $3,515,783 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 12,677,358 Apportionment Year 2024 Fiscal Year Cost $16,830,705 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for assistance for El Total Project Cost $16,830,705 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 (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5310 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $172,717 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 30,480 Apportionment Year 2024 Fiscal Year Cost $203,197 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be use for improving mobility Total Project Cost $203,197 for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to ransportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes Capital investment and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5310 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $381,215 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 67,273 Apportionment Year 2024 Fiscal Year Cost $448,488 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for replacing heavy- Total Project Cost $448,488 duty buses and paratransit vans, and bus facility improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5339 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) p.3 FY 2025 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO MPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Laredo District 22 YOE - Year of Expenditure General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $3,515,783 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 12,677,358 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $16,830,705 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for assistance for El Total Project Cost $16,830,705 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 (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5310 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $172,717 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 30,480 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $203,197 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be use for improving mobility Total Project Cost $203,197 for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to ransportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes Capital investment and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5310 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $381,215 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 67,273 Apportionment Year 2025 Fiscal Year Cost $448,488 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for replacing heavy- Total Project Cost $448,488 duty buses and paratransit vans, and bus facility improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5339 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) p.4 FY 2026 TRANSIT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS LAREDO MPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Laredo District 22 YOE - Year of Expenditure General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5307 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $3,515,783 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT 637,564 Other Funds 12,677,358 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $16,830,705 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for assistance for El Total Project Cost $16,830,705 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 (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5310 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $172,717 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 30,480 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $203,197 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be use for improving mobility Total Project Cost $203,197 for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to ransportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. Projects includes Capital investment and Operating assistance. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5310 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) General Project Information Funding Information (YOE) Project Sponsor City of Laredo Federal Funding Category 5339 MPO Project Information Federal (FTA) Funds $381,215 (reference number, etc) State Funds from TxDOT Other Funds 67,273 Apportionment Year 2026 Fiscal Year Cost $448,488 Project Phase Brief Project Description: Funds will be used for replacing heavy- Total Project Cost $448,488 duty buses and paratransit vans, and bus facility improvements. Trans. Dev. Credits Requested $0 Sec 5339 ID Number $0 Trans. Dev. Credits Awarded Amendment Date & Action (Date & Amount) TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORIATION Transit Financial Summary Laredo District Number 22 FY 2023 2026 Transportation Improvement Program AlI Figures in) Year of Expenditure (YOE) Dollars FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 Transit Program Federal Match Total Federal Match Total Federal Match Total 1 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula >200K $4,153,347 $12,677,358 $16,830,705 $4,153,347 $12,677,358 $16,830,705 $4,153,347 $12,677,358 $16,830,705 2 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula <200K $0 $0 $0 3 Sec. 5309 Fixed Guideway Investment $0 $0 $0 4 Sec. 5337 State of Good Repair $0 $0 $0 5 Sec. 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities >200k $381,215 $67,273 $448,488 $381,215 $67,273 $448,488 $381,215 $67,273 $448,488 6 Sec. 5310.SeniorsaPeople w/Disabilities >200k $172,717 $30,480 $203,197 $172,717 $30,480 $203,197 $172,717 $30,480 $203,197 7 Sec. 5316 JARC >200K $0 $0 $0 8 Sec. 5317 New Freedom >200K $0 $0 $0 9 Other FTA $0 $0 $0 10 Regionally Significant or Other (incl FHWA transfers) $0 $0 $0 Total Funds $4,707,279 $12,775,111 $17,482,390 $4,707,279 $12,775,111 $17,482,390 $4,707,279 $12,775,111 $17,482,390 Transportation Development Credits Requested $0 $0 $0 Awarded $0 $0 $0 All Figures in Year of Expenditure (YOE) Dollars FY2026 Total Transit Programs Federal Match Total Federal Match Total 1 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula >200K $4,153,347 $12,677,358 $16,830,705 $16,613,388 $50,709,432 $67,322,820 2 Sec. 5307 Urbanized Formula <200K $0 $0 $0 $0 3 Sec. 5309 Fixed Guideway Investment $0 $0 $0 $0 4 Sec. 5337 State of Good Repair $0 $0 $0 $0 5 Sec. 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities >200k $381,215 $67,273 $448,488 $1,524,860 $269,092 $1,793,952 6 Sec. 5310SenlorsaPeople w/Disabilities >200k $172,717 $30,480 $203,197 $690,868 $121,920 $812,788 7 Sec. 5316 JARC >200K $0 $0 $0 $0 8 Sec. 5317 New Freedom >200K $0 $0 $0 $0 9 Other FTA $0 $0 $0 $0 10 Regionally Significant or Other (incl FHWA transfers) $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Funds $4,707,279 $12,775,111 $17,482,390 $18,829,116 $51,100,444 $69,929,560 Transportation Development Credits Requested $0 $0 Awarded $0 $0 XIII. MPO Self-Certification In accordance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 450.334, the Texas Department of Transportation and the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, hereby certifies that the metropolitan transportation planning process is being carried out in accordance with all applicable requirements including: 1) 23 United States Code (U.S.C) 134, 49 U.S.C 503, and 23 CFR 450 subpart C = Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming; 2) In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR part 93; 3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part 21; 4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity; 5) Section 1101(b) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59)) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects; 6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts; 7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38; 8) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance; 9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender; and, 10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities. David Salazar Mayor Pete Saenz District Engineer Metropolitan Planning Organization 34 XIV. GLOSSARY OF TERMS CSJ - Control Section Job (number) - This is a TxDOT assigned number for projects entered into the Project Development Program (PDP). PROJ ID - Project Identification Number - This is a number or code assigned by the MPO for local tracking or identification of a project and is intended to relate projects to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). F. CLASS - Federal Functional Classification - This identifies the Federal Functional classification of streets and highways according to functional operating characteristics. The Federal Functional Classifications are: 1 - Interstate 2 - Other Freeways and Expressways 3 - Other Principal Arterials 4 - Minor Arterials 5 - Major Collectors 6 - Minor Collectors 7 - Local Streets CATEGORY - Federal Funding Category - The current major federal funding categories as established by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Equity Act of 1991 (ISTEA), the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP 21), and the FAST Act are: Category 1. Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation Category 2. Metropolitan and Urban Corridor Projects Category 3. Non-Traditionally Funded Transportation Projects Category 4. Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects Category 5. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Category 6. Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation (Bridge) Category 7. Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation Category 8. Safety Category 9. Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Category 10. Supplemental Transportation Category 11. District Discretionary Category 12. Strategic Priority FLHP - Federal Land Highway Program FTA - Federal Transit Administration Funding PHASE - Project Phase for Federal Funding E-Preliminary Engineering, R-Right of Way Acquisition & C-Construction) 35 APPENDIX 'A' LAREDO DISTRICT MPO STATUS OF MAJOR PROJECTS FROM FY 21-24 TIP FISCAL ESTIMATED CONTROL SECTION PROJECT LIMITSFROM LIMITS AUTHORIZED LOW BID YEAR LET DATE TO AMOUNT AMOUNT PROJECT STAGE JOB 2021 02/2021 0922-33-178 CONSTRUCTION OF INSPECTIONI BOOTHS WORLD TRADE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE WORLD TRADE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE $10,300,000.00 $6,978,011.00 Under Construction 2022 08/2022 0922-33-076 REALIGNMENT OF FLECHA LN L LAS CRUCES ALONG FM1 1472 INTERSECTION OF FM1 1472. AND FLECHA 0.174 MILES EAST OF FM 1472 $1,382,893.00 PS&E Development 2022 08/2022 0922-33-093 CONSTRUCTION OF OVER A GRADE UPRR SEPARATIONI TRACKS INTERCHANGE 0.25 M EAST OF CALTON/SANI MARIA INT 0.25 MV WEST OF CALTON/SAN MARIA INT $13,221,355.00 PS&E Development 2023 09/2022 0922-33-201 PLUM AND MIER: STREET SHARED USE PATH TILDEN AVE/MIER ST. URBAHN AVE/GUERRERO: ST $1,020,000.00 PS&E Development 2023 10/2022 0922-33-202 9ADAI BUS STOPS & BICYCLE PLAZAS ADA BUS STOPS AND BICYCLE PLAZAS ADAI BUS STOPS ANDI BICYCLE PLAZAS $125,000.00 PS&E Development 2023 10/2022 0922-33-181 IMPROVE CONNECTIONS, ACCESSIBILITY, AND: SECURITY FOR ADA BUS STOPS AND BICYCLE PLAZAS ADAI BUS STOPS ANDI BICYCLE PLAZAS $250,000.00 PS&E UP TO 17 BUS STOPS Development 2023 01/2023 0922-33-177 CONSTRUCTION OF RIVER VEGA MULTI-USE. ALTERNATIVE ANNA PARK LCC CAMPUS $848,430.96 PS&E TRANSPORTATION TRAIL Development 2023 08/2023 0922-33-165 NEW LOCATION CONSTRUCTION OF 4-LANE DIIDEDHIGHWAY FM1 1472 0.1 MILES E OF BELTWAYF PARKWAY $32,517,912.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0922-33-166 NEW LOCATION CONSTRUCTION OF 4-LANE DIVIDEDI HIGHWAY 0.1 MILE EAST OFE BELTWAY PARKWAY IH35 WEST FRONTAGE ROAD $21,440,668.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0086-01-073 WIDEN ROADWAY FROM: 3-LANE TO 5-LANE UNDIVIDED HWY 4.06 MILES E OF SL: 20 8.935 MILES E OF SL: 20 $25,000,000.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0086-02-023 WIDEN ROADWAYI FROM: 2-LANE TO 4-LANE DIVIDEDI HWY 8.935 MILES E OF SL20 9.830 MILES E OF LP: 20 $6,000,000.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0086-14-075 CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE AT DEL MAR BLVD. 0.50 MI S OF DEL MAR BLVD 0.50 MI N OF DEL MAR BLVD $28,446,123.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0086-14-076 CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE ATS SHILOH DR. 0.50 MI S OF SHILOHDR 0.50 MI NO OF SHILOH DR $31,856,549.00 PS&E Development 2023 08/2023 0086-14-079 CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE ATU UNIVERSITY BLVD. 0.50 MI S OF UNIVERSITY! BLVD 0.50 MI N OF UNIVERSITY! BLVD $19,364,639.00 PS&E Development RECONSTRUCTION: OF EXISTING 6LANE HIGHWAYTO 2023 08/2023 0086-14-088 PROPOSEDI 6 LANE FREEWAY FACILITY WITH3LANE 0.36 MI SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY BLVD. 0.51 MI SOUTH OF SHILOH DR. $45,394,778.00 PS&E Development FRONTAGE ROADS AT UNIVERSITY BLVD. TO: SHILOH DR. RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING 6-LANE HIGHWAYTO 2023 08/2023 0086-14-089 PROPOSED6 6-LANE FREEWAY WITH: 3-LANE FONTAGE ROADS 0.51 MI SOUTH OF SHILOHI DR. INTERNATIONAL BLVD. $38,390,491.00 PS&E Development ATSHILOHD DR. TOINTERNATIONAL BLVD. 2024 05/2024 0922-33-200 EAST CHACON CREEK MULTIUSE HIKE BIKE PHASE 1 SECTION INDEPENDENCE HILLS PARK & MERIDA BLUEBONNETI LANE $200,000.00 PS&E Development 2024 08/2024 0086-14-077 CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE. ATA AIRPORT 0.50 MI SOUTHO OF E. CORRIDORI RD. 0.50 MI NORTH OF E. CORRIDORI RD. $28,774,986.00 PS&E Development (AIRPORT) (AIRPORT) RECONTRUCTION OFE EXISTING 6LANE DIVIDEDH HIGHWAY TO 2024 08/2024 0086-14-086 PROPOSEDE 6LANE FREEWAY FACILITY WITHA SECTION US59 0.41 MI NORTH OF E. CORRIDOR RD. $29,290,676.00 PS&E INCLUDING: 31 LANE FRONTAGE ROADS ATUS 59 TO0.41 MI NOF (AIRPORT) Development AIRPORT 2024 08/2024 0086-14-078 CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE. AT JACAMAN RD. 0.50 MI S OF JACAMAN RD. 0.50 MI NOF. JACAMAN RD. $24,433,991.00 PS&E Development RECONSTRUCTION: OF EXISTINGE 6LANE HIGHWAYTO 2024 08/2024 0086-14-087 PROPOSEDI 6LANE FREEWAY FACILITY WITH3LANE 0.41 MI NORTHOFI E. CORRIDOR RD. 0.36 MI SOUTH OF UNIVE RSITY BLVD. $30,600,000.00 PS&E FRONTAGE ROADS AT 0.4 MI NO OF AIRPORT TO UNIVERSITY (AIRPORT) Development BLVD. PRELIMINARYI ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WORLD TRADE BRIDGE CONSISTING OF 8 2024 08/2024 0922-33-213 LANES BYE BUILDING A NEW 8 LANE BRIDGE ADJACENT TO THE WORLD TRADE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE WORLD TRADE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE $12,000,000.00 PS&E Development EXISTING BRIDGE FOR A1 TOTALO OF 161 LANES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. 36 IV.-C. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger project. ) 9 Onai Mobility & Presentation to Laredo and Webb County MPO Policy Committee Webb County - City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority Projects Update May 18, 2022 HNTB O OVERVIEW OF THE WCCL RMA - puS E Mobility The Texas Transportation Commission approved the creation of the WCCL RMA on February 27, 2014. Only RMA in the State that was jointly formed by both a City and a County. Primary Source of funding for the RMA is the $10 Vehicle Registration Fees within Webb County, which equates to approximately $2M annually for use in project development, design, construction and day-to- day operations. WC-CL RMA Board of Directors Chairman of the Board of Directors (TX Governor) = Mr. Jed A. Brown Director (City District 1 & 2) = Mr. Jose Murillo Director (City District 3 & 4) - Alfonso Mendiola Director (City District 5 & 6) - Douglas B. Howland (Vice-Chair) Director (City District 7 & 8) - Arturo Dominguez (Secretary) Director (County Precinct No. 1) = Mr. Tony Arce, Jr. Director (County Precinct No. 2) = Mr. Oscar O. Lopez (Treasurer) Director (County Precinct No. 3) = Mr. George Beckelhymer Director (County Precinct No. 4) - Ms. Viridiana Fernandez 2 HNTB à Completed Projects North Laredo Webb County Transportation Planning Study Long-term transportation study in North Webb County from Bhai Mobility Loop 20 to Camino Columbia along FM 1472 Goals: Study Area Identify feasible projects that will help relieve congestion impacts in North Laredo Promote safety for all uses of the transportation network. Coordinate implementation and planning efforts comprehensively with International Bridge, Port-of-Entry logistics and the Freight Network. Coordinate private land development and public C investments in mobility infrastructure a @ PLAN Promote efficient movement of goods while reducing impacts of freight operations on neighborhoods and Total Study Cost: $608,429 sensitive land. TXDOT = $507,538.80 Improve overall transportation network connectivity WC-CL RMA = and resiliency in North Laredo. $126,884 3 HNTB Projects Under Construction Killam Industrial Blvd and FM 1472 Turn Lane Additions e FM 1472 right turn lane, northbound approaching Killam Industrial Mobility Blvd. Killam Industrial Blvd. right turn lane, westbound approaching FM 1472 Construction began May 2022 INTERSTATE 35 and scheduled for completion by October 2022. PROJECT LOCATION Percent Complete - 5% 83 Complete LOOP 1472 20 Total Project Cost : $2,121,568 RIO GRANDE RIVER 41 E 1. WC-CL RMA = $861,408 E 2. City of Laredo = $1,161,158 * 3. TxDOT-Laredo District = $99,002 4 HNTB Projects Under Construction Los Presidentes Phase 1, Phase 2A and LP 20 South (Cuatro e Vientos) Acceleration and Deceleration Lane Mobility Major Arterial from LP 20 South (Cuatro Vientos) to Brownwood St. 0.85 miles Phase 1: LP 20 to Concord Hills Phase 2A: Concord Hills to Brownwood St. TxDOT Phase: From 0.5 MI. North of Los Presidentes to 0.5 MI. South of Los Presidentes Construction began March 2021 and scheduled for completion by August 2022. Percent Complete = 80% Complete Total Project Cost: $7,084,390 wr CENT DOTR MEDMAA - E - 1. WC-CL RMA = $2,064,550 - APCAEIT BE o ON 2. City of Laredo = $3,218,110 3. Webb County Drainage District No. 1 = $924,700 4. TxDOT = $877,029.58 5 HNTB o Projects Under Construction Springfield Road Extension (Phase III) Onai J Roadway extension from Shiloh Dr. to Buck Fever Bend. Mobility Goal: Springfield Improvements to be 59 conducted from Phase - through Phase V from Del Mar to US 59 End Project at Buck Fever Phase III Construction began Bend December 2021 and scheduled for completion by October/ November Springfield muIs 2022. Phase III Percent Complete - 55% Complete Total Project Construction Cost: $4,206,702 35 1. WC-CL RMA = $2,000,000 Begin Project 2. City of Laredo = $2,206,702 DS at Shiloh Drive 6 HNTB Projects Under Development Webb County Fairgrounds Master Plan Traffic Study Erai Pue Traffic study to forecast the traffic impacts and provide Mobility recommendations for traffic operations Study commenced in February 2022. Study to be completed Fall 2022 Study Cost: WC-CL RMA = $69,000 RT E MAE FAIR AND RODEO AREA SERVICE BANCOIT ARENA AREA EXPOSITON & STALLS & < e a - h 4 A OVERFION PARKING CARNIVAL & GROUNDS DETENTONF POND 7 HNTB US 59 (Future IH 69 W) o Projects Under Development Transportation Reinvestment Zone Studies (TRZ) the TRZ for the Cuatro Vientos corridor Onai S Update study from US Mobility 59 south to the proposed International Bridge 4/5 location. Study to commence in May 2022. Study to be completed in Fall 2022. A 83 iVw? ared Study Cost: $70,260 WC-CL RMA = $35,130 City of Laredo = $35,130 Laredo City Limits US 83 to Bridge #5 US 83 to Bridge 1-Mile Buffer US 59 to US 83 US 59 to US 83 1-Mile Buffer Esri. GIS user HERE, community DeL Lorme, Mapmylndia, o OpenStreetMap contributors, andthe 8 HNTB o Projects Under Development River Road Corridor Study Onai S Develop a study that identifies the most appropriate alignment Mobility of the new location roadway from Aquero Blvd. to FM 1472 (Mines) and Future Hachar Parkway Study anticipated to - commence in June 2022, 4 cnar % pending execution of the Inter Local Agreement between the Laredo and - Webb - County MPO and the FUTURE S % WC-CL AEO RMA. - LOoP - ABOTA RANCH ALLPP FRIAL Anticipated duration of SUBDIVISION ANDUS study is 12 months. A Study Cost: $250,000 Rio RIVER BANK A 20 P U5 0P WC-CL RMA = $125,000 WORLD BRIDGE TRADE IH 69 a oor Laredo and Webb County MPO = $125,000 SUBDIVISION INDIAN SUNSET a HNTB o Projects Under Development Vallecillo Road Erai à Mobility 2.75 MI. New Location Roadway between FM 1472 and IH 35 a - Le a & a A S RA - 5E DIMISION - SUBDMVISION INDIAN SUNSE No5 TRADE 20 dD LOOY e Proposed Vallecillo Road Typical Section 150' ROW - - o Benefits of Vallecillo Road Erai Mobility Pe 1. Improves Safety for the residents, ousiness owners and commercial traffic operators in the area along FM 1472. 2. Improves Mobility for Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Tractor Trailer Traffic need an alternate route from FM 1472 to IH 35. 3. Increases Economic Development and Regional Tax Base by providing new routes for the movement of commuter and commercial traffic. 4. Provides Job Growth due to the increased economic development in the Region. 5. Conclusion -Improvements Listed in the North Laredo Webb County Transportation Planning Study are needed and will lead to these Benefits, especially Vallecillo Road and Hachar Parkway. 11 HNTB o Vallecillo Road - FM 1472 to IH 35 SBFR Proposed Funding Plan Ee Mobility J 1. Total Project Cost (Const., Eng., Env.,Land etc.) $41,471,000 (Donated R-O-W Value $10,000,000 est.) 2. Project Construction Cost - $26,825,000 3. Current Funding Partners: WCCL RMA $4,000,000 Killam Company $5,000,000 City of Laredo $5,000,000 4. Funding Gap (without R-0-W land value) $17,471,000 5. Proposed Funding Partner (Resolve Funding Gap) Texas Department of Transportation -Texas Transportation Commission Category 12: Strategic Priority Funds Percent Contributions (including Land Value): RMA = 9.7%, City of Laredo = 12.1%, Killam = 36.2%, TxDOT = 42.0% A True Public/Private Partnership 12 HNTB o Projects Under Consideration Concord Hills Extension - MI. 2-LN. Ohai à 1.3 Roadway extension from Los Presidentes to Mobility Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur Re-Alignment WC-CL RMA and City of Laredo in PROPOSED AVEMIDA VENEDAL Los ESIDENTE ARTERIAL LOS PRESIDENTIS ROAD discussions for advancing this project similar to Los Presidentes. City is meeting with local landowners for / FUTURE HALLS BOUL CONCORD EVARD dedication of the ROW. 9 EXTENSION 1 L ES) Webb County Drainage District will be A approached for participating with the drainage improvements. PROP ROAD OSED CONNECTION WORMSE R LARIDO PROPOSED SPORTS SITE COMPLXI OF a 2020Microsoft Corpe ECNESI to 13 HNTB O e Mobility Pe Thank you! Questions? HNTB 14 Texas Department of Transportation External Audit Report Audit of the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization TxDOT Compliance Division Objective and Scope To determine whether the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has implemented necessary financial controls to ensure appropriate grant and loan funding management and to determine whether payments to the MPO are supported by sufficient documentation and are allowable per applicable agreements. The scope of this audit included the MPO's and the City of Laredo's (City) operations, including goods and services procured, and requests for reimbursement submitted to TxDOT between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2021. Overall Conclusion The MPO and the City, as fiscal agent, have implemented financial controls to ensure grant and loan funds are managed in accordance with applicable funding agreements. However, as the MPO completes the final stages of its restructuring, certain processes, procedures, and internal controls should be strengthened. All ten purchases tested were approved, competitively bid, and appropriately advertised; however, the purchases made did not comply with federal regulations regarding vendor suspension and debarment checks. Due to a lack of clearly defined purchasing roles and procedures related to the MPO, one solicitation did not include required weighted evaluation criteria and three contracts were executed prior to purchase order approval.. In addition, procurement procedures and contracts did not include certain 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 requirements. Payments made to the MPO were supported by sufficient documentation and were allowable per applicable agreements. The five requests for reimbursement (RFR) tested were not timely and the MPO does not have written procedures for preparing and reviewing RFRS. Additionally, the MPO's internal control system should be strengthened by performing an entity-wide risk assessment and ensuring written procedures contain sufficient detail to guide processes. The MPO's Management responses and action plans are included in Appendix II beginning on page 8 of this report. Background In July 1979, the Governor of Texas designated the Laredo MPO, together with the State, to be responsible to carry out metropolitan transportation planning and programming in the Laredo urbanized area. This includes developing a multi-modal transportation planning process to ensure transportation planning is successfully coordinated and integrated into the State Planning Region. The Laredo MPO was renamed the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2020. The MPO hired an interim Executive Director in May 2021 and is in the process of separating from the City's Planning Department with the assistance of the Texas Transportation Institute. 2 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 The MPO is comprised of a Policy Committee, which consists of state and local elected officials and transportation agency officials, a Technical Committee, and an Active Transportation Committee. The MPO is responsible for developing a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to describe how it will use planning funds, a Transportation Improvement Plan, and a Metropolitan Transportation Plan. TXDOT distributes planning funds to the MPO on a reimbursement basis. The MPO submitted RFRS totaling $409,332.20 and $417,397.08 for costs incurred during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 respectively. Results Procurement Process As the MPO's fiscal agent, the City complied with most federal and state requirements when it assisted the MPO in procuring goods and services. Purchases were approved, competitive, and appropriately advertised, including to Historically Underutilized Businesses. However, the City did not ensure adherence to Federal requirements or its procurement procedures when determining vendor eligibility and developing a solicitation. In addition, the MPO executed three contracts before obtaining purchase order approval. The City did not follow its procedures to perform suspension and debarment checks on vendors seeking to do business with the MPO. 2 CFR 180 restricts awards, subawards, and contracts with parties that are suspended or debarred from participation in Federal assistance programs and requires entities to check the Governmentwide System for Award Management Exclusions to determine whether a vendor is excluded. One solicitation tested did not contain weighted evaluation criteria as required by 2 CFR 200.320, Local Gov't Code 252.042, and the City's purchasing procedures. The request for proposal (RFP) was developed by the MPO without input from the City's Purchasing department. Although weights were not listed in the solicitation, they were used when evaluating the proposals. If the Purchasing department is not involved in all purchasing activities, purchases may not be made in accordance with the City's procurement procedures or Federal and State requirements. The MPO executed three contracts, including the RFP mentioned above, prior to obtaining purchase order approval. Although not addressed in the City's Professional Services procurement procedures, the Purchasing department instructed the MPO to 3 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 execute contracts before submitting a purchase requisition for approval. However, the MPO did obtain Policy Committee approval for all three contracts tested, as well as City Council approval for a contract over $50,000. Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Develop and implement a process to check and maintain documentation of vendors' suspension and debarment status before making purchases from those vendors. Ensure the City's Purchasing procedures adequately describe purchasing processes and those procedures are communicated and followed. Requirements for Procurement Procedures and Contracts The City, as fiscal agent to the MPO, did not comply with all 2 CFR 200 requirements when writing its procurement procedures. The City's procurement procedures do not address avoiding duplicative purchases or excluding contractors who developed selection criteria from competing for those contracts, as required by 2 CFR 200.318(d) and 200.319(b) respectively. By not including all Federal requirements in procedures, purchases using Federal and State funds may not provide full and open competition. The MPO and the City ensured contracts included the applicable requirements from 2 CFR 200 Appendix II, with the exception of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment requirement. By not including these requirements in contracts where Federal funds are being spent, the contractor may not be aware of and/or abide by those requirements. Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Ensure purchasing procedures include all 2 CFR 200 requirements. Ensure all Federal contract requirements are included in contracts where Federal funds will be expended. Requests for Reimbursement Timeliness and Support The expenditures the MPO submitted to TXDOT were supported by sufficient documentation and were allowable per 2 CFR 200 and the UPWP. For all five RFRS tested, all costs were incurred during the grant period of performance and were substantially approved. The MPO's agreement with TXDOT requires RFRS to be submitted no less often than monthly as expenses occur, however, the MPO did not submit RFRS to TxDOT timely. During fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the MPO did not prepare RFRS monthly, resulting in multiple requests being submitted to TxDOT on the same date six times. On four occasions, more than two requests were submitted simultaneously. By not submitting RFRS on a regular, timely schedule, TXDOT cannot effectively monitor how the MPO is using grant funds. 4 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 Additionally, the MPO could not provide evidence of approval for eight of the former MPO Director's timesheets because the City's timekeeping system does not maintain approvals for terminated employees. When supporting documentation is not retained for at least three years in accordance with 2 CFR 200.334, the MPO cannot show that expenditures were incurred, approved, and allowable under the grant agreement. Recommendation: The MPO must: Submit RFRS at least monthly as required by the Agreement with TXDOT. Retain RFRS and all supporting documentation for at least three years as required by 2 CFR 200.334. Internal Control System The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission's (COSO) Internal Control - Integrated Framework, consists of five integrated components: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities. The MPO/City established a strong control environment by developing ethics policies as well as policies and procedures for accounting, purchasing, credit card use, accounts payable and travel. This information is communicated through their websites. Control and monitoring activities include review and approval of purchase orders, expenditures, employee timesheets and requests for reimbursement submitted to TxDOT. In addition, the City has annual Single audits performed by an external party. Although the MPO/City have implemented internal controls that address four of the five COSO components, their internal control system could be strengthened. The MPO is working with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) as it transitions to an entity separate from the City. While the MPO's bylaws have been amended to establish an independent executive director to lead the MPO, an agreement outlining the services provided by the City to the MPO is still being developed. The City's Purchasing department has not received a clear directive on its responsibilities regarding purchases for the MPO. If the City's Purchasing Department's role is not specifically defined in relation to the MPO, there is a risk that purchases of goods and services made for the MPO may not consistently comply with Federal and State requirements. The MPO does not have written procedures for completing, reviewing, and approving timesheets or for RFR preparation and review. In addition, the policies and procedures for the accounting function lack specificity to adequately guide accounting processes. Without documented procedures to describe processes completely, tasks may not be performed consistently, and reviews may not be sufficient. 5 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 The MPO and the City have not implemented a process to perform an assessment of risks to the entities. According to the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, management identifies risks throughout the entity SO it can analyze those risks related to achieving the entity's defined objectives. By not conducting an entity-wide risk assessment, management may not be aware of high-risk areas and/or opportunities for growth which could negatively impact the MPO. Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Develop an Agreement to clearly outline roles and responsibilties of the MPO and the City. Develop and implement procedures for timesheet and RFR preparation, review, and approval. Revise accounting policies and procedures to include sufficient detail to guide accounting processes. Develop and implement a process for conducting an entity-wide risk assessment. 6 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 Appendix I Project Information This audit was conducted for the Transportation Planning & Programming Division (TPP), the Laredo District (LRD), TxDOT Administration, and the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer. The audit was included in the fiscal year 2022 Compliance division work plan and performed by Michael Boehme (Engagement Lead), Christina Ljuca, and Scott Willis. Engagement fieldwork was conducted from January 2022 to April 2022. The audit was conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Those standards require we plan and perform the audit to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on our audit objectives. We believe the evidence obtained provides a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions on our audit objectives. Methodology Gained an understanding of the MPO's and the City's (as the MPO's fiscal agent) operating and control structure. Interviewed key MPO personnel. Interviewed key City personnel in the Finance and Purchasing departments. Reviewed the City's financial system. Reviewed the MPO's Planning Agreement and UPWP. Reviewed the City's Accounting Policy, Accounts Payable Procedures, Credit Card Policy, Purchasing Policy and Procedures, and Travel Policy. Tested MPO contracts for compliance with applicable requirements. Tested MPO expenditures for sufficient documentation, allowability, and approval. Recalculated MPO salary and fringe benefits for accuracy. Reviewed a sample of MPO procurements for compliance with applicable requirements. Criteria Uniform Grant Guidance - 2 CFR, Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book) COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework Funding agreements and amendments between TxDOT and the MPO Local Government Projects Policy Manual MPO/City Policies and Procedures 7 Audit of Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 2022 Appendix II SUS & 47) & LAREDO WEBB COUNTY - AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION May 2, 2022 Cheryl Durkop, CIA, CFE External Audit and Advisory Services Section Director TxDOT Compliance Division Re: Management Responses to TxDOT Compliance Division's Audit of the Laredo Webb County Area MPO Draft Report. Dear Ms. Durkop: The Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization received the audit draft report on April 22, 2022. I have reviewed the audit draft report and agree with its contents. I understand the scope of the audit included the MPO's and the City of Laredo's (fiscal agent) operations, including goods and services procured, and requests for reimbursement submitted to TxDOT between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2021. I am pleased that the overall conclusion of the audit found that the MPO and the City of Laredo, as fiscal agent, have implemented financial controls to ensure grant and loan funds are managed in accordance with applicable funding agreements. However, we recognize that the audit draft report also includes recommendations to help strengthen our processes, procedures and internal controls, especially as the MPO finalizes its restructuring. Our responses to the recommendations are attached to this letter. Please contact me should you have any questions or need any further clarification regarding the management responses. Sincerely, Lanuk Juan S. Mendive Interim MPO Director 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.aredompo.org 8 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wy & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Procurement Process Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Develop and implement a process to check and maintain documentation of vendors' suspension and debarment status before making purchases from those vendors. Ensure the City's Purchasing procedures adequately describe purchasing processes and those procedures are communicated and followed. Response: MPO management agrees with TxDOT's recommendations and will work with the City Purchasing Division to strengthen the process when procuring goods and services. The City's purchasing division has already made the necessary changes to implement these recommendations. Corrective Action Plan: The Purchasing Division of the City of Laredo has already added debarment and suspension requirements to the attributes on the Cit-E-Bid system to ensure debarment and suspension checks are performed. The Purchasing Division confirmed that debarment and suspension checks will be performed on vendors seeking to do business with the MPO in compliance with 2 CFR 180. Additionally, the Interim MPO Director and Purchasing Agent have agreed to collaborate and strengthen communication to improve the procurement process. Specific roles and responsibilities of the City's Purchasing Division and the MPO as it relates to the procurement process will be clearly outlined in the final MOU between the City of Laredo and the MPO. Implementation Date: 5/2/22 Responsible Person: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director and Miguel A. Pescador, Purchasing Agent. Requirements, for Procurement Procedures and Contracts Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Ensure purchasing procedures include all 2 CFR 200 requirements Ensure all Federal contract requirements are included in the contracts where Federal funds will be expended 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.laredompo.org 9 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wy & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Response: MPO management agrees with TXDOT's recommendations and will work with the City Purchasing Division to ensure purchasing procedures include all 2 CFR 200 requirements. The City's purchasing department has already made the necessary changes to implement all 2 CFR 200 requirements by adding them as attributes on the Cit-E-Bid system. While the MPO and the City ensured contracts included the applicable requirements from 2 CFR 200 Appendix II, MPO management is aware that the Byrd Anti-Lobbying amendment requirement was missing on previous contracts. MPO management will ensure that all applicable requirements, including the Byrd Anti- Lobbying amendment will be added to future contracts where Federal funds will be expended. Corrective Action Plan: The City's Purchasing Division has added the 2 CFR 200 requirements to the attributes on the Cit-E-Bid system. These include the Byrd Anti Lobbying Amendment, debarment and suspension checks, avoiding duplicative purchases, and excluding contractors who developed selection criteria from competing for those contracts. The MPO will create a checklist outlining all federal contract requirements to ensure these are included in all contracts where federal funds will be expended. In addition, a contract template including all federal requirements will be developed. The Interim MPO Director will carefully review all contracts and ensure federal requirements are included prior to execution. Additionally, the MPO will seek training opportunities related to federal requirements for purchasing procedures and contracts for MPO and City staff involved with the procurement process. Implementation Date: 5/16/22 Responsible Person: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director and Miguel A. Pescador, Purchasing Agent. Requests for Reimbursement (RFR) Timeliness and Support Recommendation: The MPO must: Submit Request for Reimbursement (RFR) at least monthly as required by the Agreement with TxDOT Retain RFRS and all supporting documentation for at least three years as required by 2 CFR 200.334 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.laredompo.org 10 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wy & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Response: MPO management agrees with TXDOT's recommendations and will submit RFRS at least monthly as required by the Planning Agreement between the MPO, City of Laredo, and TxDOT. MPO management has improved its communication with the City's accountant that manages the MPOS accounts and has established a good working relationship with said accountant. Additionally, the City's accountant has developed new grant accounting procedures specific to the MPO, which include a detailed RFR process. MPO management will also ensure that all RFRS and supporting documentation will be retained for at least three years as required by 2 CFR 200.334. Corrective Action Plan: The City's accountant responsible for the MPO accounts has developed written accounting procedures effective as of May 2, 2022. The written procedures detail the process for requisition and issuance of purchase orders, payment of invoice/purchase orders, adjusting of journal entries, and RFRS. When reviewing the RFR packet and preparing the Recapitulation of Costs worksheet, MPO staff will print out all supporting documentation for RFRS and save it in a physical file. A single digital copy with the worksheet and supporting documentation will also be saved on the MPO's shared drive. The supporting documentation will include a copy of all timesheet approvals. The RFRS and all supporting documentation will be maintained for at least three years. Implementation Date: 5/2/22 Responsible Person: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director and Adriana R. Delgado, Accounting Supervisor Internal Control System Recommendation: The MPO must work with the City to: Develop an Agreement to clearly outline roles and responsibilities of the MPO and the City Develop and implement procedures for timesheet and RFR preparation, review, and approval Revise accounting policies and procedures to include sufficient detail to guide accounting processes Develop and implement a process for conducting an entity-wide risk assessment. 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.laredompo.org 11 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wy & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Response: MPO management agrees with TXDOT's recommendations. As stated in the draft report, the MPO and the City have established a strong control environment. Nevertheless, we recognize that there are opportunities to strengthen the internal control system. MPO management will continue to work closely with the City to strengthen the internal control system. As the MPO finalizes its restructuring, there is an opportunity to improve the internal control system as well as to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the MPO and the City through an MOU. Corrective Action Plan: As part of the MPO's restructuring, an MOU between the MPO and the City as the fiscal agent is being developed to clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of each party. As a result of the recommendations in the draft audit report, specific responsibilities related to the procurement and accounting process will be included in the MOU. MPO management will complete the draft MOU in May 2022 and anticipates having an executed MOU by June 2022, but the timeline is tentative depending on the time needed for both parties to review the final draft of the MOU as well as proceed with any formal authorizations that are required. Both the MPO and the City personnel have had numerous discussions through the ongoing MPO Process Review facilitated by Texas A&M Transportation Institute. These discussions have helped frame the details to be included in the MOU. Internally, the MPO will develop written procedures regarding timesheet approvals. Additionally, as part of the written procedures, all time sheet approvals will be printed and kept in the respective monthly RFR file. The City's accountant responsible for the MPO accounts has developed written accounting procedures effective as of May 2, 2022. The written procedures detail the process for requisition and issuance of purchase orders, payment of invoice/purchase orders, adjusting of journal entries, and RFRS. As it relates to the recommendation of developing and implementing a process for conducting an entity- wide risk assessment, MPO management will initiate discussions with the appropriate parties. As per City of Laredo Ordinance No. 2020-0-097, "the Internal Auditor shall submit an annual audit plan to the City Council for review, comment and approval through the Audit and Accountability Committee. The Internal Auditor shall prepare an annual audit plan based on requests from the City Council, the Audit and Accountability Committee and the City Manager and a risk assessment performed by the Internal Audit Office. Audit selection shall be based on the Internal Auditor's professional judgment augmented by the direction of the City Council acting as a whole." 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.laredompo.org 12 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY wy & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Considering that internal audit process lies outside the purview of the MPO, this recommendation and the draft report will be shared with the Internal Auditor and any other appropriate parties for their consideration. The MPO will also explore the possibility of hiring a third party to perform a risk assessment specific to the functions of the MPO. Implementation Date: RFR procedures - 5/2/22 Accounting policies and procedures 5/2/22 Timesheet procedures - 5/16/22 MOU target date 6/15/22 (dependent on review and formal authorizations of each party) Initiate discussions related to an entity-wide risk assessment - 5/2/22 Responsible Person: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director (all); Adriana R. Delgado, Accounting Supervisor (accounting and RFR procedures). 1413 Houston St. Laredo, TX 78040 Tel. 956.794.1613 Web: www.laredompo.org 13 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY y & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Director's Report May 18, 2022 1. MPO staff attended the TxDOT Transportation Planning Conference from May 3rd-5th Staff attended sessions on safety, project selection and prioritization, environmental affairs, corridor planning, active transportation, among other topics. Throughout the conference, promoting a safe transportation system was emphasized as the top priority. 2. May is National Bike Month - The City of Laredo and the MPO Active Transportation Committee coordinated a proclamation ceremony on May 4th, , 2022 proclaiming May as National Bike Month in Laredo. 3. During the May 10th meeting, the Technical Committee had a productive discussion about potential planning studies to be programmed in the FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). 4. Upcoming regularly scheduled meetings: Active Transportation Committee May 25, 2022 Technical Committee - June 7, 2022 Policy Committee - June 15, 2022