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HRTPO Board Meeting │ November 19, 2015 │ Agenda

ITEM #20: MINUTES OF HRTPO COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the June 30, 2015 meeting of the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee are attached. Attachment 20-A

B. HRTPO NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the September 24, 2015 meeting of the HRTPO Nominating Committee are attached. Attachment 20-B

C. HRTPO LEGISLATIVE AD-HOC COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the September 25, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee are attached.

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D. TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the October 7, 2015 meeting of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee are attached. Attachment 20-D

E. HRTPO LEGISLATIVE AD-HOC COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the October 27, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee are attached. Attachment 20-E

FTAC June 30, 2015 | Meeting Minutes| Page 1

Freight Transportation Advisory Committee of the HRTPOMeeting Minutes

June 30, 2015The Virginia Port Authority

101 W Main St., #600, Norfolk, VA 235101:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Co-Chairman Arthur W. Moye, Jr. called the HRTPO Freight Transportation AdvisoryCommittee (FTAC) to order at 1:35 p.m. in the Waterside Conference Room at the VirginiaPort Authority, with the following in attendance:

MEMBERS:Amy Brown (The CrossGlobe Group)Arthur W. Moye, Jr. (Virginia Maritime Association) – Co-ChairpersonChris Luebbers (Norfolk Southern Corporation)Delegate Christopher P. Stolle (Virginia General Assembly) – Co-ChairpersonKeith Helton (Givens Transportation)Mike Abbott (COSCO Container Lines)Rick Morris (Canon Virginia, Inc.)

STAFF:Jeff Florin (Virginia Port Authority)Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting)Rob Case (HRTPO)Dale Stith (HRTPO)Michelle Dieges (Port of Virginia)Paula Dowell (Cambridge Systematics, Inc.)

PUBLIC:Tom Cosgrove (NNS)Mack Frost (FHWA)Ivan Rucker (FHWA)Frank Papcin

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1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Co-Chairman Moye at 1:35 p.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

There were no public comments.

3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING’S MINUTES

Co-Chairman Moye indicated the FTAC Summary Minutes of the March 25, 2015 wereincluded in the agenda. He asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes.Hearing none, Mr. Abbott Moved to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Ms.Brown. The Motion Carried.

4. ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF TOLLS ON FREIGHTTRANSPORTATION COSTS IN HAMPTON ROADS REGION

Ms. Dowell with Cambridge Systematics presented the preliminary findings of thefindings of the Economic Analysis of Freight Movements in the Hampton Roads study tothe FTAC. She provided a study overview that outlined how the benefits oftransportation infrastructure investment and tolls as a method to fund transportationprojects. Ms. Dowell indicated that the study will summarize the benefits from increasedcapacity, benefits of the freight community, and will not include benefits realized by theeveryday commuter. She also indicated that the study area included the MetropolitanStatistical Area and included freight-related data for the region not solely focused onport-related data.

Ms. Dowell’s presentation outlined three major sections of the study:

Stakeholder InputMs. Dowell stated that the focus on stakeholder interviews was to identifycongestion areas in the region outside of the physical port terminal. Intervieweesincluded shippers, carriers’ economic developers and real estate developers.Carriers noted a decrease in the number of turns as well as the increase of drayrates over the last 12 months, which is seen nationally. The Hampton Roads ThirdCrossing was identified as the biggest regional need. Economic developers notedqualified labor pool as a key factor.

Benchmarking AssessmentsMs. Dowell stated that the study team used manufacturing FAF codes forcomparison and further noted the proprietary data evaluated by Parson’s waslimited and did not provide sufficient number of data points to be used in theanalysis. In addition, to commodity data, the benchmarking evaluated distancetrip comparison between the Port of Virginia, New York/New Jersey, Baltimore,Charleston, and Savannah.

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Freight Cost AnalysisMs. Dowell indicated that the cost of truck analysis included four types of costs:VOT (Value of Time), VOC (Vehicle Operating Cost), Reliability (predictability oftrip), and Tolls. The VOT and VOC costs utilized standards published by AmericanTransportation Research Institute (ATRI) and were summarized in per mile andper hour cost. The future cost were generated using truck miles for the HRTPOregional modal and then applying the ATRI cost to each trip. As with any traveldemand model, there are subjective assumptions required in order to performmore subarea assessment on a per truck basis. Ms. Dowell reviewed several keyassumptions on toll rates, which trips were tolled and projects included in thefuture scenario.

Mr. Papcin asked if future truck growth associated with port growth was accounted for infuture projects. Ms. Dowell noted that specific growth for the port was not applied but isincluded as part of the assumptions for land use in the regional 2034 model.

The FWHA representative asked if future cost considered the change in fuel efficienciesand standards anticipated with newer vehicles. Ms. Dowell noted that while a validbenefits that level of detailed was not included in this study.

As part of the fuel efficiency discussion, it was mentioned that natural gas is starting to bean attractive fuel for areas in south Florida and is providing reduced truck cost. Mr. Moyeasked Mr. Helton if Givens Transportation is considering switching to this type of fuel inthe future. Mr. Helton indicated there had been no discussion of consider to mover tonatural gas.

Ms. Dowell provided summaries on two options, with each scenario outlining the fourtypes of cost associated with the regional truck trip and the non-regional truck trip.

2040 Business as usual with increase truck traffic and no capacity improvement. 2040 with Capacity improvements funded by tolls.

The initial evaluation illustrated a cost saving with the 2040 Capacity improvementfunded by tolls. However, under this scenario, the regional trip pays a larger percentageof the cost than the not regional trip. A preliminary “tipping point” was illustrated. Ms.Dowell noted that this is was regional cost per trips and that each user would have theirown metric of costs.

Ms. Dowell concluded that the preliminary findings indicated that freight rates for thePort of Virginia are competitive with peer ports. In addition, the cost of nothing issignificantly higher than adding capacity funded by tolls. Ms. Dowell also stated that thedraft study will be presented to the FTAC in August and that she will be available toaddress comments on some of the input assumptions.

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Based on the questions and assumptions identified during the discussion, Co-ChairmanMoye asked if the study was ready to be released. Mr. Florin noted given the dialogue inthe FTAC meeting, it would be more appropriate to delay the presentation to the TTACuntil the report and supplementary information have been reviewed and approved byFTAC.

5. UPDATE ON DRAFT 2040 LRTP

Ms. Stith provided the FTAC a status update on the HRTPO 2040 Long-RangeTransportation Plan (LRPT). The Plan is currently in Year 4 of the four-year processesand is nearing completion. The draft fiscally-constrained list of projects has beensubmitted to the HRTPO advisory committees a for review and comment as well as thepublic. Pending direction from the Hampton Roads Transportation AccountabilityCommission (HRTAC), additional projects will be added with the respecting fundingplans.

Ms. Stith indicated that as part of the 2040 LRTP, the HRTPO had assembled acompendium of reports:

Visioning Survey Report 2040 Socioeconomic Forecast and TAZ Allocations Committed and Candidate Transportation Projects Prioritization of Transportation Projects: Project Evaluation and Scoring Candidate Project Evaluation: Title VI and Environmental Justice Methodology Transportation Challenges and Strategies

Ms. Stith stated that the remaining 2040 LRTP products included the Funding Plan, PublicOutreach, Project Information Guide, Plan Performance Evaluation, and ExecutiveSummary.

Ms. Stith noted the FTAC participation in the review process and that freight is a largecomponent in the System Preservation, Safety and Security section of the Plan. Ms. Stithalso indicated that the six FTAC projects have been included in the draft plan:

Dominion Blvd Phase II [CH] J. Clyde Morris Blvd/G.W. Hwy (US 17) [NN] G.W. Mem Hwy (US 17) (Dare to Denbigh) [YK] Triple Decker Bridge (interchange of US 13, US 460, and NS Rail Line) [CH] Hampton Blvd at Terminal Blvd (NO) I-64 at Northampton Blvd (study) [NO/VB]

Ms. Stith provided an overview of the funding plan for the LRTP, 2040 forecastedrevenues, revenues available for construction, 2040 LRTP draft list of projects, and asummary of Committed Projects, Planned Construction Projects, Planned Studies, andPlanned Locally-Funded Construction Projects.

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Ms. Stith noted that the HRTAC projects are not currently included in the Draft LRTPfiscally-constrained list of projects, and will be included once the HRTAC develops afunding plan.

Ms. Stith concluded that the next steps in the process include developing a funding planfor HRTAC projects, public outreach and HRTPO advisory committee reviews of the draftfiscally constraint plan, completion of the LRTP documentation, and HRTPO Boardapproval, which is anticipated by the end of 2015.

6. FREIGHT FACTS REGARDING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

As part of an on-going effort to compile Freight Fact for Hampton Roads, Ms. McPhersonprovided on update on the committee’s projects.

Using data generated by the HRTPO staff in key freight studies, Ms. McPhersonpresented a Freight Fact sheet, which was developed to illustrate the top 10 freightgateways along with key freight bottlenecks in the area, identified by overall truckdelay.

Ms. McPherson presented a second graphic, which illustrated the economic freightgenerators within the region. This graphic illustrated approximately 20 companies,sorted by industry type (distribution, food, manufacturing, military, shipbuilding, andother). Employment information was also illustrated in ranges and depicted by varioussize circles.

Ms. McPherson indicated that these graphics are a work in progress and several piecesof information are incomplete. Ms. McPherson requested FTAC members to provideinput and/or guidance for the refinement of these graphics, and noted that once thegraphics are finalized, they will be presented to the FTAC for final review and approval.

7. POTENTIAL 2015 ACTION ITEMS

Mr. Florin shared the previous goal and resolution (FTAC Resolution 2013-01)approved and adopted by the FTAC in January 2013 and suggested that this be theupdated and the focus of the next meeting.

8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for August 2015. A meeting date will befinalized via the coordination between FTAC staff and FTAC members to determine acomplementary time.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the HRTPO FTAC, the meeting adjourned at 2:45p.m.

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HRTPO Nominating Committee Meeting Summary Minutes – September 24, 2015 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

Summary Minutes HRTPO Nominating Committee Meeting of September 24, 2015

Chair Paul Fraim called the meeting of the HRTPO Nominating Committee to order at 2:04 p.m. in the Regional Building Board Room with the following in attendance: HRTPO in Attendance: Paul Fraim, Chair (NO) James Utterback (VDOT)

HRTPO Nominating Committee Members Absent: William Harrell (HRT) Mary Jones (JC) McKinley Price (NN)

Kenneth Wright (PO) William Sessoms (VB)

HRTPO Staff: Robert Crum Camelia Ravanbakht Kathlene Grauberger

Others Recorded Attending: Thelma Drake, Brittany Forman (NO); Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC) Public Comment Period There was no public comment. Approval of Agenda Chair Fraim reported the Committee will meet in work session as a quorum was not achieved. Discuss Nominations Chair Fraim nominated the current HRTPO Vice-Chair, Mayor Linda Johnson of Suffolk for HRTPO Chair and Mayor George Wallace of Hampton for HRTPO Vice-Chair. He stated that he had previously discussed these nominations with HRTPO Nominating Committee members Kenneth Wright, McKinley Price, and William Sessoms and all agreed. Mr. Utterback also agreed. Recommendation of Candidates to the October 2015 HRTPO Meeting Chair Fraim stated the HRTPO Nominating Committee will recommend Mayor Linda Johnson and Mayor George Wallace for HRTPO Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively at the October 15, 2015 HRTPO Board meeting. Adjournment There being no more business before the HRTPO Nominating Committees, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.

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HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting Summary Minutes – September 25, 2015 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

Summary Minutes HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee

Meeting of September 25, 2015 Mr. Robert Crum, HRTPO Executive Director, called the meeting of the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Regional Building Board Room with the following in attendance: HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members in Attendance: Jerri Wilson (NN) Robert Matthias (VB) Delegate David Yancey (GA)*

HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members Absent: Linda T. Johnson, Chair (SU) McKinley Price (NN) Senator Frank Wagner (GA)

HRTPO Staff: Robert Crum Camelia Ravanbakht Kathlene Grauberger John Mihaly

Other Participants: Andrew Fox (CH) Mary Ann Saunders (CH) Bryan Pennington (NO) Sheri Neil (PO) Brian Smith (HRT) Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage)

* Late Arrival or Early Departure

Others Recorded Attending: Frank Papcin (Citizen); Thelma Drake (NO), Joe Dillard (HRT); Kevin Page (HRTAC); Hollis Ellis (CAE, Inc./HRPTA); Ron Broughton, Will Christopher, Jonathan Nye (HRPTA); Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC) Public Comment Period Mr. Jonathan Nye of the HRPTA addressed the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee regarding past funding policies. Mr. Frank Papcin, Virginia Beach Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee regarding opposition to tolls.

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Approval of Agenda Mr. Robert Crum reported the Committee will meet in work session as a quorum has not been achieved. Summary Minutes from the Joint HRTPO/HRPDC Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting of December 18, 2014 This item is deferred since a quorum has not been achieved. Research on Potential Funding Sources for Public Transportation Mr. Greg Grootendorst, HRPDC Chief Economist, reported that the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee requested staff research potential revenues and determine whether to pursue any of these sources more aggressively in the future. Mr. Grootendorst noted that for this presentation, he concentrated his research efforts on the gas and sales tax for Virginia explained how these taxes are utilized by the Commonwealth, and indicated the State could increase its taxable sales if it did not exempt items in the Services category. (Delegate David Yancey arrives) Review of the HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, outlined the items from the HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda that were not addressed during the 2015 General Assembly session. After a lengthy discussion, the Committee agreed to carry over the following State items to the 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda:

• Pursuit of federal/state funding for Tier II EIS for higher–speed passenger rail between Hampton Roads and Richmond.

• Identification of a dedicated source of funding for public transportation for the Hampton Roads region.

• Amendment of HRTAC enabling legislation to allow the use of HRTF monies for HRTAC staff and administration expenses.

• Amendment of HRTAC enabling legislation to allow the CEO of a locality to designate another member of the council or board of supervisors to cast votes for the CEO on behalf of the locality at HRTAC meetings in the event of an emergency that prevents the CEO of a locality from attending an HRTAC meeting.

The Committee also decided to add two new State items to the 2016 Legislative Agenda as follows:

• Pursuit of federal/state funding for Trains 2 & 3 to Norfolk. • Amendment of HB 1402 (Highway maintenance: payments to City of Richmond for

moving-lanes converted to bicycle lanes) to include any local government.

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Development of the HRTPO 2016 Legislative Agenda Mr. Robert Crum, HRTPO Executive Director, outlined three federal items for consideration by the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee to move forward for inclusion in the 2016 Legislative Agenda. Discussion ensued and the Committee decided to include these items in the Legislative Agenda as follows:

• Support Congressional approval for a long-term surface transportation funding authorization act.

• Support Congressional approval for the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA). • Support Congressional recognition of regions that increased local taxes to bridge the

gap between federal transportation funding and regional transportation infrastructure needs by providing bonus funding to these metropolitan regions.

Mr. Crum stated staff will be presenting the draft 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda to the HRTPO Board at it October 15, 2015 meeting for approval. He indicated that the HRTPO plans to present its proposed legislative items to the Hampton Roads General Assembly Caucus in December. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment There being no more business before the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

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Summary TTAC Minutes – October 7, 2015 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

Summary Minutes of the HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting

October 7, 2015

The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. in the Regional Building Boardroom, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance:

TTAC Voting Members in Attendance: Robert Gey (Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (CH) Steve Lambert (CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Garrey Curry (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) Keith Cannady (HA) John Yorks (HA) Jamie Oliver (IW) Michael Stallings (IW) Paul Holt (JC)

Tammy Rosario (JC) Claudia Cotton (Alternate, NN) Jackie Kassel (NN) Bryan Stilley (NN) Robert Brown (NO) Thelma Drake (NO) Jeff Raliski (NO) James Wright (PO) Kevin Wyne (PQ) Sherry Earley (SU) LJ Hansen (SU)

Robert Lewis (SU) Phil Pullen (VB) Brian Solis (VB) Reed Nester (WM) Tim Cross (YK) Chris Arabia (DRPT) Julie Navarrete (HRT) Dawn Odom (VDOT) Stephen Rowan (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Brian Lewis (GL) Peter Stephenson (IW) Britta Ayers (NN)

Daniel Clayton (WM) Steve Martin (WM) Ellen Roberts (PQ) Debbie Vest (PQ)

J. Mark Carter (YK) Al Maddalena (YK) Jeff Florin (VPA) Jamie Jackson (WATA)

TTAC Nonvoting Members in Attendance: Rhonda Murray (NAVY) TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA) HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Rob Case Kathlene Grauberger Rob Jaques Theresa Jones

Mike Kimbrel John Mihaly Kendall Miller Keith Nichols Joe Paulus

Leonardo Pineda, II David Pritchard Camelia Ravanbakht Dale Stith

Others Recorded Attending: Robert Brown (Citizen); Wanda Moore, Angela Rico (HA); Michael King (NAVY); Paula Dowell (via teleconference – Cambridge Systematics); Frank Papcin (CTAC); Rich Clifton (Allan Myers); Will Christopher (HRPTA); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Keisha Branch, Sam Sink (HRT); Angela Biney, Tony Gibson, Ray Hunt, Carl Jackson, Darryll Lewis, Bryant Porter (VDOT); Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Introductions There were no introductions. Public Comment Period Mr. Robert Brown, Chesapeake Citizen, addressed the TTAC regarding a Hampton Roads Flood Barrier. Submitted Public Comments There was one submitted public comment in the agenda packet. Comments and Updates from State and Federal Agencies and the Military Ms. Dawn Odom of VDOT reported that VDOT had received over 321 HB2 online applications totaling $7 billion. She noted that VDOT Districts would validate the applications and then send them to the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) who will evaluate the applications. There were no comments from DRPT. There were no comments from FHWA. There were no comments from VPA. There were no comments from NAVY. Approval of Agenda Chair Robert Gey asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Mr. Eric Stringfield requested to add a TIP Amendment as Agenda Item #9A. Chair Gey requested Agenda Item #16 be moved to after Agenda Item #10 in order to accommodate a change in presenters. Mr. Stringfield Moved to approve the agenda with the amendments; seconded by Mr. Earl Sorey. The Motion Carried. Summary Minutes Chair Gey reported that the TTAC summary minutes from the September 2, 2015 meeting were included in the October 7, 2015 TTAC Agenda Packet. Chair Gey asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Tim Cross Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Ms. Tammy Rosario. The Motion Carried.

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Election of Officers Mr. Lynn Allsbrook, TTAC Nominating Committee Chair, reported that the Committee has recommended re-nominating Mr. Robert Gey as TTAC Chair and Mr. Paul Holt as TTAC Vice-Chair. Mr. Allsbrook Moved to re-elect Mr. Gey and Mr. Holt to their respective positions; seconded by Mr. Phil Pullen. The Motion Carried. FY 2015-2018 TIP Revision – CMAQ Transfer Request: Chesapeake Mr. Steve Froncillo reported that the City of Chesapeake is requesting to allocate funds from the FY 2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) reserve to an approved CMAQ project and return an equivalent amount of FY 2021 CMAQ allocations. The specifics of the City’s request are described below:

• Last year, the HRTPO approved three Chesapeake signal timing projects and allocated FY 2021 CMAQ funds to those projects. The Phase I project (UPC 106997) received an FY 2021 allocation of $150,000, including state match.

• Due to the recent completion of the Gilmerton Bridge project, the City is requesting

$35,000 from the FY 2017 CMAQ reserve to allow the project to move forward to reevaluate the signal timing along the Military Highway and George Washington Highway corridors. The City wishes to offset this request by transferring $35,000 of the project’s FY 2021 allocation to the CMAQ reserve.

This request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on September 30, 2015 and runs through October 14, 2015. Mr. Froncillo Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the CMAQ fund transfers and the associated TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Sorey. The Motion Carried. FY 2015-2018 TIP Amendment – Addition of Project Grouping: VDOT Mr. Eric Stringfield reported that VDOT is requesting to add one new project grouping to the TIP, subject to the receipt of no adverse public comments. The specific details are described below:

• Construction: Federal Lands Highway o Add project grouping to TIP.

This request is being made available for public review and comment. The public review period begins on October 8, 2015 and runs through October 21, 2015. Mr. Stringfield Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Brian Solis. The Motion Carried.

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Volumes, Speeds, and Congestion on Major Roadways in Hampton Roads Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported that the draft report of Volumes, Speeds, and Congestion on Major Roadways in Hampton Roads was presented to the TTAC and underwent public review from September 2, 2015 through September 23, 2015. Mr. Allsbrook Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the final report; seconded by Mr. Robert Lewis. The Motion Carried. Economic Assessment of Tolls on Freight Transportation in the Hampton Roads Region Ms. Paula Dowell of Cambridge Systematics, Inc. reported that in 2011, the HRTPO Board approved an allocation of $400,000 in Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for an economic analysis of freight movements. The HRTPO Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) engaged Cambridge Systematics, Inc., to conduct thestudy. Ms. Dowell stated the study overview as follows:

• Analyze the economic trade-offs of the benefits of transportation infrastructure investments and tolls as a way to pay for the investments

• Focus on competitiveness of freight transportation in the region Cambridge Systematics’ research included:

• Stakeholder Interviews • Benchmark Assessment • Freight Cost Analysis

Key findings from the study are as follows:

• Freight rates in the region are generally competitive with peer ports • Cost of doing nothing is significant – $974 million in 2040 • Based on current tolling rates, industry will be better off building new capacity with

tolls than continuing in a business as usual mode • Consideration should be given to mitigation of tolling costs such that regional trips do

not absorb an unfair portion of the costs of an enhanced transportation network The draft report is currently under public review and Ms. Dowell requested TTAC members submit their comments to Cambridge Systematics or Mr. Jeff Florin of the Virginia Port Authority by October 21, 2105.

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Hampton Roads 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan: Candidate Project Evaluation Title VI/Environmental Justice Methodology Ms. Kendall Miller, HRTPO Public Involvement and Title VI Administrator, reported that the HRTPO is responsible for evaluating and monitoring compliance with applicable nondiscrimination authorities in all aspects of the HRTPO transportation planning and programming processes. She indicated that as part of these efforts, HRTPO staff has evaluated 2040 LRTP Candidate projects via the HRTPO Title VI/Environmental Justice (EJ) Methodology. Ms. Miller stated the report summarizes the results of the Title VI/Environmental Justice evaluation of the 2040 LRTP candidate projects, including details regarding the Title VI/EJ Methodology, EJ Impact Scores, EJ community locations, and outreach strategies. The report was made available for public review from May 6, 2015 through August 31, 2015. She noted that in addition to the public comment period, the report was presented to the Long-Range Transportation Plan Subcommittee, Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee, and Environmental Justice Roundtable. All comments received have been addressed by staff. Next steps include:

• Defining those communities that may be impacted by LRTP projects • Using the findings to conduct public involvement • Continuing to refine the EJ Methodology • Continuing to meet with the HRTPO committees

Ms. Rosario Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the final report; seconded by Mr. Stringfield. The Motion Carried. Transportation Alternatives Program Project Proposals Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), established under MAP-21, provides funding for a variety of transportation activities that were previously eligible for funding under separate programs under SAFETEA-LU, including Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to School. The VDOT Local Assistance Division (LAD) coordinates the TAP in Virginia. Mr. Kimbrel stated each year VDOT requests applications for candidate projects for TAP funding. The deadline for applications is November 2, 2015, and each proposed project must receive endorsement by the appropriate metropolitan planning organization. He outlined the TAP project proposals received to date and requested that TTAC members confirm receipt of their proposals by HRTPO staff. He noted that recommendation letters will be transmitted after the October HRTPO Board meeting.

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Mr. John Yorks Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TAP proposed projects; seconded by Mr. Allsbrook. The Motion Carried. HB2 Status Report Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that House Bill 2 (HB2), signed into law in 2014, directed the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to develop and use a prioritization process to select transportation projects. The legislation is intended to improve the transparency and accountability of project selection, as well as improve stability in the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). The process is to score projects based on an objective analysis and provide guidance to the CTB for project selection and funding. The deadline for project submissions under the HB2 prioritization process was September 30, 2015. Mr. Kimbrel stated that during the September 17, 2015 HRTPO Board meeting, the Board approved three projects to be submitted by the HRTPO as well as the priority order of those projects. HRTPO staff submitted the following projects in priority order as shown below on September 29, 2015:

1. I-64 Peninsula Widening 2. I-64 Southside Widening, including replacement of the High-Rise Bridge 3. I-64/I-264 Interchange Improvements

He noted that in addition, the HRTPO Board approved resolutions of support in accordance with the HRTPO Guidance on House Bill 2 for 17 projects to be submitted by seven localities. He commented that Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) submitted a request for an HRTPO resolution of support for two projects on September 23, 2015, and a request from Isle of Wight County is included in the agenda as a handout. He stated these requests will be on the HRTPO Board agenda for October. TTI Urban Mobility Scorecard Report Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the TTI Urban Mobility Scorecard report evaluates mobility levels and traffic congestion in all 471 metropolitan areas throughout the United States. Mr. Nichols stated that the key findings from the report included the following Hampton Roads statistics:

• Annual Delay o Ranked 11th among the 36 large metropolitan areas in delay per auto commuter in

2014 • Travel Time Index

o Average peak period trip takes 19% longer than the same trip during the non-peak periods

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• Congestion Costs o Costs each auto commuter an estimated $953 in 2014 o Ranked 23rd among the 36 large metropolitan areas in delay per auto commuter in

2014 Regional Priority Projects Update Mr. Tony Gibson of VDOT provided an update on the status of the nine regional priority projects in Hampton Roads. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, indicated that the initial meeting for the Hampton Roads Crossing Supplemental Environmental Impact Study (SEIS) was held in July and asked when VDOT planned to convene a stakeholder meeting to share progress regarding the study. Mr. Gibson replied he would inquire and inform HRTPO staff at a later date. Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Gey outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC and noted that the December TTAC meeting will be cancelled. For Your Information Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, briefed TTAC regarding the 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) updated revenue forecast currently being revised by VDOT. She indicated that these revisions would cause the approval of the 2040 LRTP to be delayed. Announcements Chair Gey highlighted the announcements in the Agenda Packet. Mr. Kimbrel informed TTAC that the Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) is scheduled to meet on October 16, 2015 to discuss CMAQ and RSTP project selection. Old/New Business There was no Old/New Business. Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

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HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting Summary Minutes – October27, 2015 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

Summary Minutes HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee

Meeting of October 27, 2015 Chair Linda Johnson called the meeting of the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee to order at 1:33 p.m. in the Regional Building Board Room with the following in attendance: HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members in Attendance: Linda T. Johnson, Chair (SU) Robert Matthias (VB)

HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members Absent: McKinley Price (NN) Jerri Wilson (NN) Senator Frank Wagner (GA) Delegate David Yancey (GA)

HRTPO Staff: Robert Crum Camelia Ravanbakht Kathlene Grauberger John Mihaly

Other Participants: Thelma Drake (NO) Bryan Pennington (NO) Sheri Neil (PO) Greg Grootendorst (HRPDC) Joe Dillard (HRT)

Brian Smith (HRT) Cathy France (VPA) Sarah McCoy (VPA) Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage) Tom Inglima (Willcox & Savage)

Others Recorded Attending: Frank Papcin (CTAC); Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC) Public Comment Period Mr. Frank Papcin, Virginia Beach Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee regarding HRTAC representation and tolls. Approval of Agenda Chair Johnson reported the Committee will meet in work session as a quorum has not been achieved. Minutes This item is deferred since a quorum has not been achieved.

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Draft 2016 Legislative Agenda: Addressing Board Comments Mr. Robert Crum, HRTPO Executive Director, reported that during the October 15, 2015 HRTPO Board meeting, several HRTPO Board members raised questions regarding a number of items on the draft 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda. The Committee discussed each concern with the following recommendations:

• Amendment of HRTAC enabling legislation to allow the CEO of a locality to designate another member of the council or board of supervisors to cast votes for the CEO on behalf of the locality at HRTAC meetings in the event of an emergency that prevents the CEO of a locality from attending an HRTAC meeting.

Mr. Tom Inglima reported that HRTAC will submit its own 2016 Legislative Agenda. As such, the Committee recommended the priority be modified as follows: HRTPO supports HRTAC efforts to revise its enabling legislation to improve both

operational and governance efficiencies.

• Pursuit of federal/state funding for the widening of I-64 between Hampton Roads and Richmond. The Committee recommended adding this priority to the 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda.

• Support Congressional approval for the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA). The Committee recommended keeping this priority in the Legislative Agenda.

• Identification of a dedicated source of funding for public transportation for the Hampton Roads region. After a briefing by Mr. Brian Smith of HRT and discussion by the Committee, it was decided to remove this item from the Legislative Agenda for this year. The HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force will be re-convening as a Rail and Public Transportation Task Force to discuss the item further.

Draft 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda Mr. Robert Crum, HRTPO Executive Director, reviewed each priority in the draft 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda with the Committee while HRTPO staff made the appropriate changes to the Resolution. Mr. Crum stated staff will be presenting the amended draft 2016 HRTPO Legislative Agenda to the HRTPO Board at it November 19, 2015 meeting for approval. He indicated that the HRTPO and HRPDC plan to present their proposed legislative items to both the Hampton Roads General Assembly Caucus and the Hampton Roads Congressional Delegation on December 16, 2015 at the Chesapeake Conference Center.

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Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment There being no more business before the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

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