RECD GITY SEC OFF VEL E 24PM3:29 AN PLANNING MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING www.laredompo.org Meeting Date & Time: February 21, 2024 at 1:30 P.M. Meeting Location: City of Laredo Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St., Laredo, Texas 78040 Meeting Link: t/lardaiswasicemlhs Laredo TV: Spectrum TV channel 1300 AGENDA: I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 1:45 p.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public on the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to MPOL 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 January 17, 2024. B. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-03, adopting and supporting the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets. C. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project. V. REPORT/S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Page 1 MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA B. Presentation and update by TxDOT on the FY 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP). C. Update by MPO staff on the stakeholder meeting held on January 24, 2024 to discuss traffic congestion issues at the Unitec Industrial Park area. VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS VII. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting was posted at the municipal government offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 by 5:00 PM. The agenda and meeting information was also posted online at tps/wwwlardomporrasendsminures. All meetings of the MPO Committee are open to the public. 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Informacion en espanol: Si usted desea esta informacion en espanol o si desea explicacion sobre el contenido, por favor llamenos al teléfono (956) 794-1605 O comunicarse con nosotros mediante correo electronico a avRlecaredoikus. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 2 of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino, City of Laredo Mayor City of Laredo Representatives: Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councimember, District V Honorable Melissa R. Cigarroa, City Councilmember, District III County of Webb Representatives: Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Laredo Mass Transit Board Representative: Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII State Representative: Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Member at Large Representative: Jed A. Brown Ex-Officio Representatives: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Tracy O. King, State Representative, District 80 AGENDA REVIEWED: N - SAlcala Juan S. Mendive, AICP foy Jose A. Valdez, Jr. LWCAMPO Director Laredo City Secretary LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 3 of 3 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV. A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on January 17, 2024. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 17, 2024 LIVE WEB LINK: tP/Brcrsastcomhe PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL: Spectrum TV channel 1300 I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER Judge Tano E. Tijerina, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 1:32 PM. II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL Graciela Briones, MPO Staff, called roll and verified a quorum existed. Regular members present: Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Dr. Victor D. Trevino, Mayor and LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Melissa R. Cigarroa, City Councilmember, District III (joined at 1:35 PM) Honorable Ruben Gutierrez Jr., Mayor Pro-Tempore, District V Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Regular members not present: Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Mr. Jed A. Brown, Member-At-large Judge Tijerina, made a motion to excuse members not present. Second: Mayor Trevino For: 4 Against: 0 Abstained: ) Motion carried unanimously. 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 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 1 LWCAMPO Staff present: Juan S. Mendive, LWCAMPO Director Graciela S. Briones, LWCAMPO Planner III Julio A. Nino, LWCAMPO Planner III Eduardo Bernal, LWCAMPO Planner III Adriana A. Vigil, LWCAMPO Administrative Assistant Others: Ramon Chavez, COL Engineering Gloria Perez-Saavedra, COL Engineering Roberto Garza, COL Transit Sara Garza, TxDOT Roberto Rodriguez, TXDOT Luis M. Villarreal, TXDOT Ana Duncan, TxDOT Adelaido Uribe, Webb County Judge's Office J. Carlos Flores, Webb County Engineering Guillermo Cuellar, Webb County Engineering Anthony Garza, Webb County Consultant Melissa Montemayor, WC-CL RMA/LJA Viviana Frank, Abrazo Partners Monica Guajardo, Abrazo Partners Juan S. Garza, Able City. / Abrazo Partners Edward L. Ochoa, KCI Technologies 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 November 15, 2023. Judge Tijerina, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 15, 2023. Second: Mayor Trevino For: 4 Against: 0 Abstained: LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 2 Motion carried unanimously. B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-01 adopting the proposed amendment(s) to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Judge Tijerina, asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak For or Against adopting the proposed amendments to the 2023-2026 TIP. No comments for or against were made. Graciela Briones, MPO Planner, gave a brief overview of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). She stated the TIP is a document federally required, developed in cooperation with partners, to program mobility and transit projects for at four-year period. She further stated that all state MPO TIP documents are combined to form the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). She also mentioned that any revisions involving major changes to the TIP were required a public review and comment period, and formal action by the MPO Policy Committee before being added to the STIP. Ms. Briones, also stated that the MPO Public Participation Plan (PPP) required a 10-day public review and comment period for any amendments done to the TIP. She continued by presenting the proposed amendments to the TIP as follows: 1. Revision of project CSJ 0018-05-089 = Replace Bridge at Uniroyal Dr. The purpose of the amendment is to revise the project description and project limits as follows: Current Description: Replacement of bridge structure at Uniroyal Dr. Limits: From 0.5 mi. S. of Uniroyal interchange. To 2.68 mi. N. of Uniroyal interchange. Revised DESCRIPTION: IH-35 overpass reconstruction/new, at Uniroyal Dr. and SH 84. LIMITS: From 0.47 miles South of Uniroyal interchange. To 3.22 miles North of Uniroyal Interchange. 2. Revision of project CSJ 0086-16-008 = SL 20 Interchange at Lomas Del Sur Blvd. The purpose of the amendment is to revise the project description and project limits as follows: Current DESCRIPTION: Construct overpass at Lomas Del Sur Blvd. LIMITS: From 0.1 miles South of Lomas Del Sur Blvd. To 0.1 miles North of Lomas Del Sur Blvd. Revised DESCRIPTION: Construction of interchange improvement at Lomas Del Sur Blvd. LIMITS: From 0.58 miles South of Lomas Del Sur Blvd. To 0.721 miles North of Lomas Del Sur Blvd. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 3 3. Revision of project CSJ 0086-14-086 = US 59 (Loop 20) Reconstruction The purpose of the amendment is to revise the project description and project limits as follows: Current DESCRIPTION: Reconstruction of existing 6-lane divided highway to proposed 6-lane freeway facility with a section including 3-lane frontage roads at US 59 to 0.4 mi. of airport. LIMITS: From US 59 To 0.4 mi North of E Corridor Rd. Revised DESCRIPTION: Converting a 6-lane non-freeway facility to a 6-lane freeway facility with auxiliary lanes and frontage roads. LIMITS: From Business 59 To 0.28 miles South of Jacaman Rd. Judge Tijerina, asked the Committee if anyone had any questions or comments for Ms. Briones. There were no questions or comments. CM. Gutierrez, made a motion to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-01 adopting the proposed amendment(s) to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Second: Mayor Trevino For: 5 Against: Abstained: Judge Tijerina, once again asked if there was anyone in the audience For or Against. No comments For or Against were received. Motion carried unanimously. C. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-02, adopting the proposed revision(s) of the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): 1. Revision of Appendix A = Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP as necessary to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023-2026 TIP. Judge Tijerina, asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak For or Against adopting the proposed revisions of the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Ms. Briones, presented the projects on the MTP listing. She stated that the revisions made to the TIP needed to be revised on the MTP as well through Appendix A. Judge Tijerina, asked the Committee if anyone had any questions on the item. Judge Tijerina, once again asked if there was anyone in the audience For or Against. No Comments For or Against were received. CM. Gutierrez, made a motion to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-02, adopting the proposed revisions of the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 4 Second: Mayor Trevino For: 5 Against: J Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. D. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-03, adopting and supporting the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets. Mr. Mendive, stated that the item was a federal requirement that the MPO does every year. He stated that Mr. Bernal, MPO Planner would give a brief presentation. Eduardo Bernal, MPO Planner, presented the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets. Mr. Bernal, stated that every year the MPO has adopted these Safety Performance Measures and Targets. He stated that the Safety PM1 had 5 measures which were done annually by Departments of Transportation (DOTS) and MPOS. He continued by stating that the Infrastructure PM2 were 6 and done every 2 years including the System Performance PM3 that were both approved back in June 2023. He stated the FTA had also the transit assets for El Metro which were 4 measures and were done annually by El Metro. Mr. Bernal presented the Five Federal Safety Performance Measures as follows: 1. Number of Traffic Fatalities 2. Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 3. Number of Serious Injuries 4. Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT 5. Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries Mr. Bernal, stated that Texas Transportation Commission adopted the Minute Order 115481 back in May of 2019, directing TXDOT to work towards the goal of reducing the number of deaths in Texas roadways by half by year 2035. He continued by presenting the five Performance Measures for the years 2020-2024. He stated that the numbers for year 2020-2022 were actual numbers of fatalities and serious injuries in the State of Texas, and the numbers for year 2023 were not actual numbers and for year 2024 the chart showed the target numbers and the five-year average. Mr. Bernal, stated that the targets were being passed by the Texas FY 2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), he also stated that adopting the Targets was a Federal requirement but the MPOs had the option to do SO. Mr. Bernal, stated that the MPO would be adopting the lowest number of the two columns showed for 2024. Judge Tijerina, asked what the difference was between Target Data versus Actual Data. Mr. Mendive, stated that TxDOT updates these figures every year in their Highway Safety Plan. He stated that TxDOT had their actual figures for 2020-2022, but at the time the targets presented were being developed they still did not have a full year of actual data in year 2023. Mr. Mendive, further stated that based on that data, TxDOT was able to trend out and forecast the future years target figures. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 5 Mayor Trevino, asked what the number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries meant. Mr. Bernal, gave examples of the number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries as a pedestrian walking in the street, or riding a bicycle. Mr. Mendive, stated that construction workers working in the highways were also included in the non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries. He also stated that the numbers were Statewide figures. Mr. Epi Gonzalez, TxDOT, stated that the figures included fatalities and injury in work zones caused by a vehicular accident. Mr. Gonzalez, asked about the numbers for 2022 Actual Fatalities, as the information he had was different. Mr. Mendive, stated that the numbers presented were extracted from the Texas FY 2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Performance Targets and TxDOT TPP team advised the MPO to follow those numbers. CM. Cigarroa, asked if all the data was coming from the same source, and if the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan would also be TxDOT providing those numbers. Mr. Mendive, confirmed that all the numbers presented were provided by TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division in Austin. CM. Cigarroa, suggested the MPO to contact TxDOT to verify the numbers before they were adopted. Mr. Mendive, stated that MPO would work with the district in making sure the information is correct. He also stated that the Statewide target numbers presented were the ones being asked to be adopted by MPOs and being used by the Traffic Safety Division on their report which were also used to develop their targets. Mr. Mendive, further stated that the table reflected the same as the numbers in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan Performance Measures Targets included in the packet. Mr. Mendive reminded the members that the action was for the Policy Committee to adopt what TxDOT provided as actual targets. Judge Tijerina, expressed concerned about the difference in the numbers presented to the ones the District Engineer was providing. CM. Gutierrez, asked how many months behind are the numbers for the 2023 Targets. Mr. Mendive, stated the 2023 Target data was adopted last year. Mr. Mendive, stated that the MPO was required to adopt the Targets within 180 days after TxDOT did. Mr. Mendive continued by recommending the Targets were adopted as presented. Judge Tijerina, asked what the timeline was for the Targets to be adopted. Mr. Mendive, stated the MPO had until the end of February 2024. Judge Tijerina, suggested the item be brought back to the next Policy Committee meeting. Mayor Trevino, asked if the Targets could be adopted as projected, not actual data. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 Mr. Mendive, stated the item was to adopt TxDOT's targets as projected. He stated, that even if the numbers change the MPO was still working towards reducing the number of fatalities and number of serious injuries. CM. Gutierrez, asked what would the consequences be if those Target numbers projected were not met. Mr. Mendive, stated the MPOS were not impacted by those numbers if these targets were not met. He also stated that this would not affect any of the funding but it was important for the State and the MPOs to work together to bring those-numbers down. Judge Tijerina, recommended for the item to be brought back in February's meeting. CM. Cigarroa, made a motion for MPO to find out from TxDOT what actual numbers were the most accurate (data) was provided, before being adopted. Mr. Mendive, stated he recommended the Targets be adopted as they were, present them to TxDOT and if they needed to be clarified they could be corrected at a future meeting. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously. E. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project. Mr. Ramon Chavez, City Engineer presented an update of the Hachar-Reuthinger Road. He stated that TxDOT had submitted a Management Plan to Administration. Judge Tijerina, asked for an update on the responsibilities under the City of Laredo. Mr. Chavez, stated the City of Laredo had provided all the utility adjustments and Right- Of-Way acquisition information to TxDOT in order for them to be able to submit the Management Plan needed. Mr. Chavez, continued by stating that in regards to acquisition, out of the 9 parcels, 7 offer letters had already been sent out, and 2 offer letters for Parcels 6 and 9 were still pending. Judge Tijerina, asked on the reason for these two offer letters to taking longer than the other 7. Mr. Chavez, stated that the Reuthinger Parcel 6 with approximately 213 acres had to be revised, he also stated that Parcel 9 had to be created. He further mentioned that both parcels were being appraised. The final appraisal would be ready by the Friday of that week and once received, the offer letters would immediately be sent out. Judge Tijerina, asked for an update on the other 7 Parcels. Mr. Chavez, stated there were deadlines that had been submitted to TXDOT to be part of the Management Plan. He stated that for the first 7 Parcels, the deadline was middle of LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 7 March, and for Parcel 6 and 9, middle of April, to go before City Council for approval to acquire the properties. Judge Tijerina, asked if such deadlines would affect the letting dates for the project. Mr. Chavez, stated that the mid-March and mid-April target dates for the Parcels needed to be kept SO the letting date won't be affected. The target dates provided were also needed in order to present the Management Plan submitted to TxDOT Administration. CM. Gutierrez, asked if the completion date would be met if those target dates were respected. Mr. Chavez, reiterated that the letting date won't be affected by these target dates. Judge Tijerina, asked the Committee if there were any other questions or comments on the item. The Committee had no other question or comments for the item. V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Ms. Melissa Montemayor, LJA Engineering, presented the following report that was also part of the packet: WC-CL RMA November 2024 Status Report to LWCAMPO 1. FM 1472 and Killam Industrial Blvd. Turn Lanes - Project is pending final walk-through, and TDLR inspection and final Close-out Construction Change Order. Project is 99+% complete. 2. Vision Zero Webb Laredo Safety Action Plan - Development of the Safety Action Plan began in September 2023. Activities performed in late-2023 through the end of the year included gathering data, setting up stakeholder groups, and beginning local interagency coordination. A detailed Crash Analysis and Equity Analysis have been completed covering all of Webb County, and this information is being prepared for sharing with the public and stakeholder groups. The first formal public engagement will begin in February 2024, including briefings and potential action taken by Laredo City Council, LWCAMPO Policy Committee, and WC-CL RMA Board on adopting a pledge to zero fatalities and serious injuries on roadways in Webb County by 2040. Other agencies such as Webb County and School Districts will be invited to take the pledge as well. Completion of the study is anticipated for December 2024. 3. Vallecillo Road - Data collection operations are largely complete. ROW survey collection is largely complete. We are currently working on the development of the ROW parcel plats and strip map. Environmental studies are currently ongoing. Traffic Forecast modeling is currently ongoing. The drainage analysis of the project has commenced. The proposed geometry (horizontal and vertical) is currently under development. A draft schematic is anticipated for submittal to the Laredo District in February 2024. The RMA is LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 8 projecting a Fall 2025 Letting of the project. The RMA is finalizing its funding agreement with the Killam Company and is amending its Inter Local Agreement with the City of Laredo. The City of Laredo is commencing the development of the ROW agreement with the Killam Company. As the project sponsor, the executed Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is solely between the TxDOT Laredo District and the RMA. Per the details ofthe AFA, the RMA is financially responsible for items beyond the RMA's committed $5,363,964 (Category 12 Strategic Partnership monies). It should also be noted that the RMAI invested $335,990.08 in VRF monies for financial planning and preliminary engineering on Vallecillo Road fori the purpose of obtaining funding for the implementation oft the project. 4. Concord Hills (Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur to Los Presidentes) - The RMA will sponsor and lead the design and construction of a new location 1.3 mile, 2-lane minor arterial roadway extension from Los Presidentes to Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur within a nominal ROW width of 90' in partnership with the City. The RMA has committed $1 million to the development of the project. The project will provide a parallel route to Cuatro Vientos and provide additional access to the new Laredo Sports Complex and the Municipal Water Park. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City to finalize the construction cost estimate for the project and complete the ILA for the project. 5. Springfield Phase I, II, and IV - Similar to Springfield Phase III, the RMA has committed up to $1 million to the City to assist with the funding of the construction of the next Phase of the project. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City to finalize the construction cost estimate for the project and complete the Inter Local Agreement for the project. 6. North Laredo and Cuatro Vientos Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZ)-The WC-CL RMA hosted a TRZ workshop on July 19,2023, to review the TRZ study and implementation process with the City. A second workshop was conducted on 8/28/23.The RMA is awaiting execution of the ILA with the Cityto commence the North Laredo TRZ Study. Concurrently, the City is considering implementing the Cuatro Vientos TRZ. 7. Other Items: RMA had a Board meeting on December 11, 2023. Several items of note were approved: HUD grant agreement for Vallecillo Road AFA amendment with TxDOT for the development of Vallecillo Road Conducted their Ethics and Compliance Training RMA will have their next Board meeting in early February. CM. Cigarroa, asked Ms. Montemayor if the Concord Hills, Wormser Road extension project had received funding support from TxDOT. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 9 Ms. Montemayor, stated that the discussions were between the RMA and the City of Laredo about whether to use Vehicle Registration funds or Category 12 funds. She also stated that they were currently looking at bid unit prices and the construction estimate. Ms. Montemayor, also stated the RMA had contributed $1 million dollars towards Concord Hills. She further mentioned that TxDOT had been very supportive and the project was moving forward. B. Presentation by the Abrazo Partners on the Boulevard of the Americas project. Mr. Mendive, introduced the Abrazo Partners that gave a presentation to the Committee. Ms. Viviana Frank, Abrazo Partners, presented the Boulevard of the Americas project location, which consisted of the 4 % blocks from mile marker 0 to the International Bridge 2. She stated that out of the 4 blocks, the City of Laredo was proposing to start on the 2 blocks between Hidalgo St. and Matamoros St. She further provided renderings and described the construction project consisting of landscaped areas, concessions spaces for food trucks and other amenities in the plazas. Mr. Eduard Ochoa, KCI, stated they've had previously met with TxDOT about enhancing pedestrians' areas in those 4 blocks, that would link the Azteca neighborhood and the downtown area, by using the 4 blocks as a meeting point. He also stated they had been in coordinating coordination with TxDOT on how to enhance the pedestrian safety across Santa Ursula Ave. and San Dario Ave. He further described in the rendering the proposed sidewalks width to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. He also described the 'Don't Block the Box' proposed at the intersections as a safety measure that has been implemented in other parts of the country and it's allowed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) which is the Federal Traffic Manual. Judge Tijerina, stated that he loved the concept and, gave some suggestions that should be considered including a parking area. Judge Tijerina, stated that he was in support of the project. He mentioned it should be functional SO the public could access the plaza. Judge Tijerina asked what was planned for the other 2 % blocks. Mr. Ochoa, stated that the available funding was only for phase one, which consist of blocks 1 & 2 known as Plaza Azteca and Plaza de la Noria. Judge Tijerina, asked what the projected figures were for the first 2 blocks. Ms. Frank, stated that the funding they had for phase one was of $2.7 million for phase one. She stated that was one of the reasons they would like TxDOT to help with the re- striping and other improvements needed on the streets. She further mentioned an opportunity of a $7 million grant that could be used to finish the other blocks. Judge Tijerina, asked where the grant was from. Mr. Mendive, stated it was from the Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Grant. He stated the MPO provided a letter of support for the City's projects at few months prior. Judge Tijerina, asked if the Webb County could also apply for that grant. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 10 Mr. Mendive, explained that the grant application had already closed but Webb County was an eligible entity and could apply for this funding opportunity in future years. CM. Cigarroa, asked Mr. Gonzalez, if the painting of the crosswalks and the enhancement of the streets was something that TxDOT could do. Mr. Gonzalez, stated that one of the concerns was the proposed bulb outs which would reduce one of the right turn lanes. He also mentioned TxDOT's concern with road diets proposed, which means reducing the number of lanes, he further stated that TxDOT would work with the Abrazo Partners to help minimize that impact to the overall operation of traffic in that area. CM. Cigarroa, asked if they had some data that compared the traffic on the Northbound lanes that didn't seem to get the nearly traffic to the traffic on the Southbound lane and to consider if there could be more flexibility for enchantment. Mr. Gonzalez, stated that Mr. Ochoa was looking into some of that data. Mr. Ochoa, stated they had looked at a traffic impact analysis or a traffic study in the area, also they would look at how the bulb outs would affect the traffic. Mayor Trevino, stated that he was also in support of the project as long as the historical buildings are respected. VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS Mr. Mendive provided his report as follows: Director's Report January 17, 2024 1. An update on the 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) will be provided by TxDOT at the February Policy Committee meeting. Forecasted funding and planning targets for the 2025 UTP are expected to be released in February. 2. Our FHWA representative, Kirk Fauver, plans to attend the February MPO Policy Committee meeting. During his visit, he will meet with staff to discuss the upcoming Transportation Management Area (TMA) Certification review, which is scheduled for. June 25th-26th. 3. The development of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is in progress. The team held a kick-off meeting with the project consultants on December 18th, 2023and a status meeting on January 11th, 2024. We will continue providing regular updates throughout the plan's development. The MPO committees, stakeholders, and the public will be engaged over the course of the project. 4. An RFP for the Microtransit Feasibility Study programmed in our FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program has been prepared and will be issued this month. 5. MPO staff will regroup to schedule a meeting with relevant stakeholders and public officials to discuss potential solutions to address the traffic congestion issues at Unitec. LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 11 We are aiming to schedule a meeting the week of January 22nd. Once we hear back from the Unitec property owners/stakeholders we will confirm the date and time of the meeting. 6. The next TxDOT Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting will be held in El Paso on February 20, 2024. BTAC provides a forum for the exchange of communications between the Texas Transportation Commission, TxDOT, the governor, and committee members representing border trade interests. 7. Texas Transportation Commission Meetings: January 17, 2024 (10:00 A.M.) February 21, 2024 (2:00 P.M.) February 22, 2024 March 27, 2024 (2:00 P.M.) March 28, 2024 (10:00 A.M.) Upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings and agendas can be found on the following link: htpsy/wwidotgovbou/esderhpleexas-transportation: commission/meeting-dates-agendas.html. 8. Upcoming regularly scheduled MPO meetings: Active Transportation Committee January 31, 2024 Technical Committee - February 13, 2024 Policy Committee - February 21, 2024 VIII. ADIOURNMENT Judge Tijerina, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:33 P.M. Second: Mayor Trevino For: 5 Against: ) Abstained: J Motion carried unanimously. Juan S. Mendive, AICP Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina LWCAMPO Director LWCAMPO Chairperson LWCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes / January 17, 2024 12 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV. B. Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-03, adopting and supporting the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ACTION ITEM DATE: 02-21-24 ITEM: IV. B SUBJECT: RESOLUTION Discussion with possible action to approve Resolution No. MPO 2024-03, adopting and supporting the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Staff Juan S. Mendive, MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On January 18, 2023, the Laredo Webb County Area MPO approved Resolution No. MPO 2023-03 adopting the TxDOT's FY2023 targets for the Safety Performance Measures (PM1). BACKGROUND: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), surface transportation legislation required that metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes incorporate performance goals, measures, and targets into the process of identifying needed transportation improvements and project selection. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IJA) of 2021 and Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015 continued the requirements established by MAP-21, and stipulated that States and MPOs must: Use a set of federally established performance measures; and, Set targets and monitor progress for each of the performance measures. In May of 2019, the Texas Transportation Commission adopted Minute Order 115481 directing the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to work toward the goal of reducing the number of deaths in Texas roadways by half by the year 2035. TxDOT has modified its performance measures and targets calculations as follows: Texas Department of Transportation FY2024 Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets 2023 2023 2024 2024 Performance Measures Calendar Adopted 5-yr Avg. Calendar year Target 5-yr avg. Target year Target Target Number of Traffic Fatalities 3,159 3,682 3,567 3,046 Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 1.20 1.38 1.36 1.14 Number of Serious Injuries 17,819 17,062 17,062 18,242 Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 6.77 6.39 6.39 6.77 Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious injuries 2,340 2,357 2,357 2,360 Source: Texas FY2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2024 are listed by Safety Performance Measures. If the five-year averages increase but based on the BIL requirements = the targets are to remain the same or decrease from the previous year. The LWCAMPO has generally supported TxDOT's safety targets and also agrees to plan and program projects which contribute to achieving the TxDOT state targets. All MPO's are required to adopt the Safety (PM1) Performance Measures and Targets by February 27, 2024. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Committee recommended approval on Staff recommends approval. 1/9/2024. WEBB BUS OMY dlo - o CMDLTN PLANNING Safety Performance Measures (PM1) 2024 Target Setting MPO Policy Committee I February 21, 2024 Adopting and Supporting Texas PM1 Safety Targets 2023 2023 2024 2024 Calendar Adopted 5-yr Avg. Calendar Performance Measures Year Target 5-yr avg. Target year Target Target Number of Traffic Fatalities 3,159 3,682 3,567 3,046 Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 1.20 1.38 1.36 1.14 Number of Serious Injuries 17,819 17,062 17,062 18,242 Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 6.77 6.39 6.39 6.77 Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2,340 2,357 2,357 2,360 Source: Texas FY2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. MPO 2024-03 BY THE LAREDO AND WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE ADOPTING AND SUPPORTING THE 2024 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PERFORMANCE MEASURES (PM1) AND TARGETS WHEREAS, the Laredo and Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization LWCAMPO), is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, for the Laredo Urbanized Area; and, WHEREAS, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), required metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes include the incorporation of performance goals, measures, and targets into the process ofi identifying needed transportation improvements and project selection; and, WHEREAS, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (FAST Act) and the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IJA) of 2021, continued the requirements established by MAP-21, and stipulated that States and MPOS must: use a set of federally established performance measures, set targets and monitor progress for each of the performance measures; and, WHEREAS, the IIJA requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish Safety (PM1) targets for the following measures. 1. Number of Fatalities 2. Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) 3. Number of Serious Injuries 4. Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 5. Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries; and, WHEREAS, which IIJA also requires each MPO to either support the PM1 Targets established by the state DOT (TxDOT) or adopt a separate set of targets no later than 180 days after TxDOT adoption; WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has officially adopted safety targets for the performance measures listed above, in the FY2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Performance Targets; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Laredo and Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization LWCAMPO), that: Section 1: LWCAMPO hereby agrees to adopt and support the TxDOT 2024 five (5) Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets as indicated and shown on Exhibit No. 1. Section 2: LWCAMPO hereby agrees that it will plan and program projects that contribute to the accomplishment of the Safety (PM1) Targets. 1 We certify that the above resolution was passed and adopted on this 21st day of February 2024, at a public meeting of the Policy Committee of the Laredo and Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO). Honorable Tano E. Tijerina Webb County Judge and Chairperson of the LWCAMPO Policy Committee Juan S. Mendive, AICP Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E. MPO Director TXDOT District Engineer 2 Exhibit No.1 Resolution No. MPO 2024-03 February 21, 2024 Texas Department of Transportation FY2024 Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and Targets 2023 2023 2024 2024 Performance Measures Calendar Adopted 5-yr Avg. Calendar year Target 5-yr avg. Target year Target Target Number of Traffic Fatalities 3,159 3,682 3,567 3,046 Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 1.20 1.38 1.36 1.14 Number of Serious Injuries 17,819 17,062 17,062 18,242 Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled 6.77 6.39 6.39 6.77 Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious injuries 2,340 2,357 2,357 2,360 Source: Texas FY2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) 3 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item IV. C. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item V. A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Of Mot WC-CL RMA February 2024 Status Report to LWCAMPO 1. Vision Zero Webb Laredo Safety Action Plan - The work began in september 2023. The first formal public engagement will begin in February 2024. Action was taken by the WC-CL RMA Board on adopting a pledge to zero fatalities and serious injuries on roadways in Webb County by 2040. Other agencies such as Laredo City Council, LWCAMPO Policy Committee, Webb County and School Districts will be invited to take the pledge as well. Completion of the study is anticipated for December 2024. The RMA will host a media event Feb. 29, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the downtown U.S. Post office grounds to publicly launch the Safety Action Plan and reintroduce Vision Zero, including the commitment and promote a survey. 2. Vallecillo Road -The draft ROW parcel plats and strip map are anticipated for completion in March. Environmental studies are currently ongoing with field visits commencing in March. Traffic Forecast modeling is currently ongoing and the draft report is anticipated for completion in late March. The drainage analysis oft the project is ongoing with the draft report to be completed by the end of March. The proposed geometry (horizontal and vertical) is complete. A draft schematic is anticipated for submittal to the Laredo District in late February 2024. The RMA is projecting a Fall 2025 Letting of the project. The RMA is finalizing its funding agreement with the Killam Company and is amending its Inter Local Agreement with the City of Laredo. The City of Laredo is commencing the development of the ROW agreement with the Killam Company. As the project sponsor, the executed Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is solely between the TxDOT Laredo District and the RMA. 3. Vallecillo Overpass = In order to advance the schedule of the project, the WC-CL RMA has come to an agreement with the TxDOT Laredo District for the development of the Overpass project. The WC-CL RMA will undertake the design of the project, provide up to $1M in funding for the design of the project and control the project schedule. TxDOT will design the remaining half of the project through a department design contract. The agreement will be codified via a separate Advanced Funding Agreement. 4. Concord Hills (Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur to Los Presidentes) - The RMA will sponsor and lead the design and construction of a new location 1.3 mile, 2-lane minor arterial roadway extension from Los Presidentes to Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur within a nominal ROW width of 90' in partnership with the City. The RMA has committed $1 million to the development of the project. The project will provide a parallel route to Cuatro Vientos and provide additional access to the new Laredo Sports Complex and the Municipal Water Park. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City to finalize the construction cost estimate for the project and complete the ILA for the project. Of - Ona 3 Mobility 5. Springfield Phase 1, II, and IV - Similar to Springfield Phase III, the RMA has committed up to $1 million to the City to assist with the funding of the construction of the next Phase of the project. The sponsorship and implementation are subject to the negotiation of an Inter Local Agreement between the City and the RMA. The RMA is working with the City to finalize the construction cost estimate for the project and complete the Inter Local Agreement for the project. 6. North Laredo and Cuatro Vientos Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZ) - The WC-CL RMA hosted a TRZ workshop on July 19, 2023, to review the TRZ study and implementation process with the City. A second workshop was conducted on 8/28/23. The RMA is awaiting execution oft the ILA with the Cityto commence the North Laredo TRZ Study. The City notified the WC-CL RMA on 2/13/24 that the City will move forward with drafting and distributing the ILA to the WC-CL RMA and commence the project. 7. FM 1472 and Killam Industrial Blvd. Turn Lanes Project is pending final walk-through, and TDLR inspection and final Close-out Construction Change Order. Project is 99+% complete. 8. Other Items: RMA had a Board meeting on February 14, 2024. RMA will have their next Board meeting in the Spring. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item V. B. Presentation and update by TxDOT on the FY 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP). TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fact Sheet - THE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHAT IS THE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (UTP)? The UTP is the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) 10-year plan that guides transportation project development across the state. Organized into 12 funding categories, with each one addressing a specific type of work, the UTP authorizes the distribution of construction dollars expected to be available over the next 10 years. Within the UTP framework, TxDOT works with elected officials, local planning organizations, and the public to select * and fund the state's highest priority transportation projects. In addition to highway projects, the UTP addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, KEY ELEMENTS OF THE UTP: rail, and freight and international trade. The Texas Transportation Commission approves the UTP annually (prior to August 31) in accordance with 10-YEAR OUTLOOK 10 Texas Administrative Code, and TxDOT publishes the approved UTP each year. GOVERNED BY TEXAS STATUTE AND STATE AGENCY RULES WHY TXDOT PLANS Planning and preparing for the future makes good APPROVED ANNUALLY business sense. A project can take many years to plan, design, and construct before Texans experience DETERMINES TRANSPORTATION the benefits. How TxDOT invests its resources today SYSTEM FUNDING DISTRIBUTION will impact the transportation system of tomorrow, STRATEGY SO the department must anticipate the future needs of the system and focus today's resources wisely. AUTHORIZES TXDOT AND Through its planning activities, TxDOT engages the PARTNERS TO PREPARE PROJECTS public and its partners to deliver a system that serves FOR CONSTRUCTION all of Texas. Stay engaged! Visit www.txdot.goy KEYWORD: UTP Public volvement TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WHAT IS THE PURPOSE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANS OF THE UTP? UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION The UTP is an intermediate, 10-year PROGRAM UTP programming document that is part of TxDOT's comprehensive planning STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM and programming process and serves as a bridge between Long-Term Vision LETTING and Project Development. SCHEDULE 2y years 4j years 10-year 20-year 24-year of projects of projects program plan plan The UTP is important in guiding TxDOT's transportation project development within the long-term planning context, UTP but is not a budget or a guarantee that projects will or can be built. The UTP also serves as a communication tool for stakeholders and the public in understanding the project development commitments TxDOT is making. PUBLIC NVOLVEMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT TRACKER All public information resources are available at www.txdot.gov Public involvement and public input are essential to delivering UTP Documents: UTP-related information and materials TxDOT's mission and are key components of the development www.txdotgov/inside-tadoy/dwision/transportation- of all TxDOT plans, programs, and projects. planning/utp.html The UTP represents the culmination of multiple public Project Tracker: publicly accessible project-related involvement processes, including the development of plans information wwwabdotgoyimsidetddo/proect/popet: and individual transportation projects around the state, tracker.html as well as the formal public involvement efforts before the Drive Texas: readily accessible information about road adoption of the UTP itself. conditions, including accidents, closures, and construction Visit www.txdot.gov and keyword search "UTP" for more ntips/drivetexas.org information on the UTP decision-making process and to OneDot Data Shop: a library of TxDOT's regular reports provide public comments on the UTP. www.txdot.gov/nside-txdot/dwsion/planning/one-data.ntm! Stay engaged! Visit www.txdot.goy KEYWORD: UTP Public volvement LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item V. C. Update by MPO staff on the stakeholder meeting held on January 24, 2024 to discuss traffic congestion issues at the Unitec industrial Park area. NEBB Copy ofpresentation; provided by MPO: staffat the. January 24, 2024 MPO Stakeholder Meeting regarding Unitec Industrial Park area congestion issues. BUS ONY dlo - - CMDITN PLANNING Stakeholder Meeting Unitec Industrial Park Congestion Issues Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Purpose of Meeting 3. MPO's Congestion Management Process 4. Existing Plans 5. Brainstorming Session Identify issues Potential Strategies/Recommendations 6. Next Steps Purpose of Meeting Better understand the existing issues and problem areas Understand the MPOs role in managing congestion and planning for multimodal solutions Facilitate dialogue between stakeholders and public agencies Brainstorm short-,mid-, and long-term potential statege/rcommemahnion to manage congestion Identify next steps The Transportation Planning Process "By getting involved in the transportation decision making-process in your community, YOU can help bridge the divides created by those old transportation barriers and help to prevent new ones from being built. 29 -U.S. Department ofTransportation (USDOT) Transportation Toolkit What is The Transportation Planning Process? Transportation planning is a cooperative, performance-driven process by which long- and short-range transportation improvement priorities are determined. Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), States, and transit operators conduct transportation planning, with active involvement from: The public The business community Community groups Environmental organizations Freight operators The Transportation Planning Process What is the Role ofTransportation Planning? Transportation planning plays a critical role in a - Regional Vision & Goals K State's, region's, or community's vision for its future. * Itincludes: Alternative Improvement Strategies Operations Capital A comprehensive consideration of possible strategies (9 Evaluation & Prioritization Strategies An evaluation process that encompasses diverse viewpoints Development ofTransportation Plan (LRP) The collaborative participation of relevant transportation- related agencies and organizations Development of Transportation Improvement Programs (S/TIP) Open, timely, and meaningful public involvement Project Development Systems Operations (Implementation) Monitor System Performance (Data) 4 Sourre IISDOT FHWA TA "Thal Prrace Kevksie Rriefinn Rnnkf fnr Tranenartation! Deri sinnmakers Offiriak andStafflindlated Sent 2007 Puhlir FHWA- HFP-A7-ARC Vision, Goals, & Congestion Management Principles Vision Causes of Congestion LWCAMPO'S vision is to "Develop a transportation system that offers safe, efficient, & affordable travel choices for people & goods, while supporting economic development Poor Signal & long term quality of life" Timing SPAN ente 5% Oler 5% * Goals / 15% Provide a safe transportation system. a Provide an efficient I transportation system 40% affordable - Provide travel choices for people & goods & A Develop & maintain a transportation system that promotes economic vigor & long term quality of life - - a @ 10% 3 What are Congestion Management Principles? 6 1 Congestion Management Principles are statements of priority from a policy perspective, i.e. the overall focus of the CMP. LWCAMPO's Regional Vision currently serves as the MPO's Congestion Management Principles & were designed to help guide the selected actions of the CMP: 259 The goal of the CMP is not eliminate congestion, but rather to manage this Trafici Incidents congestion while balancing community livability, access, & pedestrian safety The MPO will work to promote projects & policies that support the stated vision goals, & objectives Unitec Industrial Park Conditions affecting Unitec Poor Travel Time Reliability (TTR) Excessive delay times Network Connectivity Issues (e.g. key gaps in connecting Unitec to I-35 North & South) Other contributing factors Hotspots with poor reliability & highest delays Carriers Dr Uniroyal Dr Port Dr Unitec Dr What Existing Data Tells us Congestion continues to hinder Unitec area Travel Time Value (2021 TTI Urban Mobility Report): Vehicles: $20.17 per Person-Hour Trucks: $55.24 per Truck-Hour Person-Hours / Truck-Hours of Delay are monitored in the following areas: Carriers Dr (Person: 103,357 / Truck:2,395) & at 298329 (Person: 26,689 / Truck: 632) Uniroyal Dr (Person: 20,370 / Truck: 495 ) & at 298332 (Person: 12,879 / Truck: 346) Port Dr (Person: 13,900 / Truck: 509) S. Unitec Dr (Person: 6,241 / Truck: 520), N. Unitec Dr (Person: 4,371 / Truck: 355) Existing Plans TxDOT Unified Transportation Program (UTP) MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) RMA North Laredo Webb County Transportation Planning Study City of Laredo Future Thoroughfare Plan Brainstorming Session Identify Issues Potential Strategies/Recommendations Next Steps LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS LAREDO WEBB WY & COUNTY & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Director's Report February 21, 2024 1. On February 20th, MPO staff met with our FHWA representative, Kirk Fauver, and TxDOT field representative, Sara Garza, to discuss the upcoming Transportation Management Area (TMA) Certification review, which is scheduled for June 25th-26th. 2. The RFP for the Microtransit Feasibility Study programmed in our FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program was issued on February 3rd with a deadline of March 7th. 3. Texas Transportation Commission Meetings: February 21, 2024 (2 p.m.) February 22, 2024 March 27, 2024 (2 p.m.) March 28, 2024 April 25, 2024 Upcoming Texas Transportation Commission meetings and agendas can be found on the following link: https//www.txdotxdotgov/abour/eadershp/texas-tras-transportation- commisson/meetngdatng-datesasendasntm . 4. Upcoming regularly scheduled MPO meetings: Active Transportation Committee February 28, 2024 Technical Committee - March 12, 2024 Policy Committee March 20, 2024 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Item VII. ADJOURNMENT