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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Minutes of the Meeting

July 29, 2019 – 4:30 p.m. Two Chatham Center ● Suite 400 ● 112 Washington Place ● Pittsburgh, PA 15219

The one hundred thirty-sixth meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission was called to order by Chairman Larry Maggi. Members present: Darin Alviano, Tony Amadio, Chuck Anderson, Kevin Boozel, Gina Cerilli, Dave Coder, Steve Craig, Sandie Egley (via conference call), Pat Fabian, Rich Fitzgerald, Kimberly Geyer, Mark Gordon, Joe Grata, Kelly Gray, Dick Hadley, Lynn Heckman, Fred Junko, Bob Macey, Larry Maggi, Jeff Marshall, Leslie Osche, Archie Trader, Vince Vicites, and Blair Zimmerman Others present: Mark Mansfield, Upper St. Clair; Ann Ogoreuc, Allegheny County Department of Economic Development Staff: Jim Hassinger, Kirk Brethauer, Dom D’Andrea, Linda Duffy, Lillian Gabreski, Ryan Gordon, Chuck Imbrogno, Tom Klevan, Vince Massaro, Shannon O’Connell, Jeremy Papay, Kay Tomko, Lew Villotti, and Andy Waple 1. Chairman Maggi called to order the July 29, 2019 meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania

Commission.

a. Quorum – There being a quorum present the meeting proceeded. b. Conflict of Interest Declarations on Action Items – None

2. Action on Minutes of the June 24, 2019 Meeting

A motion was made to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2019 meeting by Commissioner Robert Macey which was seconded by Commissioner Chuck Anderson. The affirmative vote was unanimous. 3. Public Comment – None

4. Staff Profile – Andy Waple / Lillian Gabreski

Mr. Waple introduced Lillian Gabreski Responsibilities at SPC • Development of the 2019 Long Range Plan and the 2021-2024 TIP update

▫ Assist with LRP and TIP work group meetings, PPP meetings, NHS updates, and candidate project list

• Administration of the 2019-2022 TIP ▫ Review and Process TIP Modification Requests ▫ Assist in development of monthly TTC meeting agenda ▫ Facilitate approval of TIP Modifications at TTC Meetings ▫ Complete annual obligations report

• Environmental Justice Analysis ▫ Conduct required EJ analysis for LRP and TIP and complete subsequent report ▫ Integrate new methodology from FHWA/FTA ▫ Develop improvements for the EJ process

• Program Development ▫ Assist with updating guidance for programs like CMAQ

• Attend relevant scoping field views and public events

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Professional Background • B.A. in Political Science; Penn State Behrend, Erie, PA

▫ Focus in International Community Development (coursework in Cape Town, South Africa and Toronto, Canada)

• Master of Public Administration (MPA); Cornell University, Ithaca, NY ▫ Focus in Economic and Financial Policy; Infrastructure Finance ▫ Thesis: Global City Maturity via Historic Preservation Practices ▫ Senior Editor of the Cornell Policy Review

• Various work experience includes: ▫ Project consultant: Town of Dryden, NY (Revolving Loan Fund); Hello Tractor (Market

Growth); Eventerprise.com (Corporate Responsibility) ▫ Tutor at Penn State Behrend and in Cape Town, South Africa

“Where are you from?”

• Jamestown, NY • Chautauqua Lake NY • Slippery Rock, PA • Fort Kent, Maine

Outside of Work – photos included;

• Robert H Treman State Park in Ithaca, NY • Manchac Swamp, New Orleans, LA • View of Table Mountain from the top of Lion’s Head, Cape Town, South Africa • Our dog – Beau!

5. Financial Report – Vince Massaro Mr. Massaro reported on the unaudited financials for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. It reflects the operations of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and the Corporation. The total project revenues are $12,026,931 actual encumbered revenues to date versus the updated annual budget of $13,211,770. This reflects 91.03% of the budget recognizing encumbered to date. These include carryover funds from the UPWP Program for FY18-20. We anticipate $825,000 to carryover. Expenditures recorded and encumbered to date total $12,026,931 versus the updated annual budget of $13,211.770 or 91.03% of the budget expended and encumbered to date. Commissioner Chuck Anderson motioned to approve the financial report which was seconded by Ms. Lynn Heckman. The affirmative vote was unanimous. 6. Action on Resolution 10-19 to Approve and Endorse the Region’s Area Development Project Priority

Listing and Authorize Submission of an Application for Funds – Lew Villotti Mr. Villotti explained: ARC Project Evaluation

• ARC grant programs are competitive • Projects are evaluated and ranked by the Area Development Committee • Recommendation to the Commission • ARC is not obligated to adhere to ranking, but it is “strongly considered”

He reported that one of last year’s projects received approval for full funding from ARC for the following project:

• Community Kitchen Pittsburgh (Allegheny County): To invest in staff and technology necessary to create, launch and sustain the CKP Culinary Arts School, an accredited vocational training school, to catalyze workforce training, skills-acquisition and placement for 100 clients.

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He further explained that:

• The Committee ranks ARC projects in two categories:

o Sec. 201 Local Access Road projects o Sec. 214 Construction and Sec. 302 Non-Construction projects

201 Local Access Road

• Windy Ridge Business & Technology Park (Indiana County): construct an access road and related infrastructure to support the 210-acre Windy Ridge Business & Technology Park located in White Township, which has been designated as a Keystone Opportunity Zone. ($500k)

Sec. 214 Construction

1. Dunkard Valley Water Line Extension (Greene County): Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority (SPWA) is proposing a water line extension project to include 5,500 L.F. of 12” DR 14 PVC pipe to provide service to a 1,400-acre site known as Consol Energy’s former Robena Mine Site. ($250k)

2. Joseph A. Hardy Connellsville Airport Hangar Development Phase 2 (Fayette County): complete construction of four hangars – containing six units each – at the airport that will: 1) allow for a greater revenue potential for leased aircraft storage; 2) enhance appearance of airport; and 3) create more fully functional hangars that have the potential to attract new clients. ($200k)

3. The Farm Agriculture Education Center (Washington County): create an education center to support agricultural education and business development in Washington and the surrounding counties expanding education and workforce development programs for veterans, students, and farmers in the region. ($75k)

4. TRPIL’s Renovation Project at the Former YMCA Building (Washington County): complete the restoration and renovation of TRPIL’s new headquarters and community center in Washington, PA. ($250k)

Sec. 302 Non-Construction

1. SPC’s Partnership for Regional Economic Performance is the top regional project for ARC’s 302 Non-Construction funds and will provide direct hands-on assistance to businesses through international trade assistance, low interest loans, government procurement, and electronic commerce, and will provide direct assistance to communities through economic planning and research, and technology assistance. ($400k)

Commissioner Blair Zimmerman motioned to approve Resolution 10-19 which was seconded by Commissioner Dave Coder. The affirmative vote was unanimous. 7. Presentation of the Joe James Excellence in Local Government Achievement Award to Mark

Mansfield, Assistant Township Manager, Upper St. Clair Chairman Larry Maggi announced that the Joseph A. James Memorial Award recognizes a municipal government elected or appointed official in any local government, agency, or Council of Government for a lifetime of exemplary governance or management; improving professionalism in municipal government; making a significant contribution to municipal government services; providing an outstanding service or facility; innovation, or outstanding leadership in a local government cause. Joe James, a noted scholar with the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, was a lifelong advocate for intergovernmental cooperation and professionalism in local government. Chairman Maggi then introduced Dick Hadley who in turn introduced Mark Mansfield. Mark has professionally served Upper St. Clair Township for nearly 30 years, supporting the Township and their Board of Commissioners. Mark led the development of a highly respected human resources program

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within the Township that serves as a model for other municipalities across the commonwealth. In addition, Mark was instrumental in helping develop a world class Community Center that has also become a model for other municipalities across the Commonwealth, as well as supporting and directing the several operating departments within the municipality. In addition, Mark has served as a volunteer member of the Board of Directors of the Local Government Academy, known as the LGA. The LGA is the lead organization in the tri-county area offering educational programs to serve the appointed and elected officials of the region. Mark currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mark has led that Board during some difficult transitions and always led that organization to a brighter future. Mark’s professional involvement and leadership has contributed to a thriving and vibrant Upper St. Clair. Mark has also led the Western Pennsylvania Municipal Managers Association, an organization dedicated to improving the education opportunities for local government managers in western Pennsylvania, and has enhanced communications between the western Pennsylvania municipal managers and other municipal managers across the Commonwealth. Mark’s commitment to a professional municipal management in support of the Board of Commissioners in his Township and their Township Manager has significantly enhanced the ability of Upper St. Clair Township to be recognized as one of the most well managed and respected local government organizations in the Commonwealth, especially being recognized for being responsive and communicative with their citizens and businesses. Mark holds a Master of Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public & International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

8. Other Business/Announcements Next Meeting Date – September 30th

9. New Business – None 10. Adjourn

Commissioner Rich Fitzgerald moved to adjourn the meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and Commissioner Gina Cerilli seconded. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting ended at 5:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tony Amadio Secretary-Treasurer

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Executive Summary This Regional Operations Plan (ROP) has been developed to cover the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) region, an area that includes 10 counties and a population of 2.6 million across 7,112 square miles. This region includes PennDOT Engineering Districts 11-0 and 12-0, as well as 3 counties from District 10-0 (Armstrong, Butler, and Indiana). The Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) is located in Bridgeville, PA at the PennDOT District 11-0 office.

This document provides an update to the previous ROP which was completed in 2015.

This ROP has been compiled based on guidance from the TSMO Guidebook, Part I: Planning, a PennDOT document developed in 2018 that describes how to implement the statewide approach to Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO). TSMO is a set of integrated strategies used to increase the reliability and mobility of existing roadway infrastructure without adding capacity. This is accomplished primarily in 3 ways: incorporating state of the art intelligent systems, improving management of incidents and events, and encouraging modal shift.

The ROP will complement the statewide TSMO Program Plan by identifying the regional approach to traffic operations and sets the stage for regional implementation of TSMO strategies.

This document will help to enable the SPC region to:

• Meet federal requirements related to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) planning (23 CFR940)

• Incorporate statewide TSMO goals for operations planning at the regional level• Utilize objectives-driven, performance-based planning processes for operations and congestion

management planning• Integrate/mainstream ITS and operations planning into the overall transportation planning

process, per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance• Identify and prioritize TSMO capital projects as part of the Transportation Improvement

Program (TIP)• Manage funds for the TSMO operations and maintenance (O&M) in future years

It is anticipated that this ROP will continue to be updated every 4 years. Similar to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the ROP should, at a minimum, identify which projects could be undertaken within the first four years, aligning these projects for potential inclusion in the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The planning process was led by a Steering Committee which included SPC, PennDOT Bureau of Maintenance and Operations (BOMO), PennDOT Districts 10-0, 11-0, and 12-0, City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pennsylvania Division. This Steering Committee met four times throughout the process and helped review and refine the message and material to be presented to stakeholders. The Stakeholder Groups included PennDOT District Safety Engineers, PennDOT County Maintenance Departments, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), county planning departments, transit agencies, and bicycle advocates. Stakeholder Groups met three times in each District for a total of nine meetings. Stakeholder meetings were used to present information on the ROP process and to receive valuable input from the assembled stakeholders on each phase of the plan’s development.

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A summary of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is provided in this document, as well as a discussion of the regional demographics and key transportation elements. Significant transportation corridors are identified, including the region’s Interstates, as well as most US routes, and a few of the most important Pennsylvania state routes.

A summary of existing conditions is provided within this document, including the current ITS elements, existing congestion and safety issues, and notable recently completed projects. Looking towards the future, a discussion of planned infrastructure and land use changes is included, as well as a list of major roadway projects under consideration.

The PennDOT One Map website, https://gis.penndot.gov/OneMap was heavily utilized in the development of this plan. The availability of extensive data on the region’s operations was tremendously helpful in pinpointing existing congestion and safety issues, as well as identifying gaps in current ITS device coverage. These various hotspots were presented to the Steering Committee and Stakeholder Groups throughout the ROP process and refined based on input received at meetings.

Through data analysis and stakeholder input, a list of the region’s transportation needs and operation issues was developed. These needs and issues were organized into the seven priority areas provided in the previous SPC ROP:

• Traffic Signals• Traffic Incident Management• Traveler Information• Operational Teamwork/Institutional Coordination• Multimodal Connectivity• Freeway and Arterial Operations• Freight Management

Projects were then developed for identified hotspots based on these issues and needs. Of particular focus in this ROP are Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) projects which seek to improve incident management and maximize use of available capacity on important parallel corridors. There are also a number of signal improvement projects and other ITS-related projects. A number of multimodal projects have also been identified, including improvements to transit operations and bicycle infrastructure that are anticipated to improve overall operations through encouraging mode change and an equitable transportation system for all users.

Projects were prioritized based on stakeholder input and discussion into “High Priority” and “Normal Priority” groups. The ROP projects were then divided into short-term and long-term categories. Short-term projects were identified as those that could be implemented in less than four years. Long-term projects are those that would take four or more years. The following tables show the complete list of recommended projects for the SPC region.

https://gis.penndot.gov/OneMap

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High Priority Projects Project

# Project Priority

Area Stakeholders* Planned Improvements

TS.01 Greensburg Operations Improvements

Traffic Signals PennDOT 12-0 Traffic Signal Improvements,

Queue Detection

TIM.01 Armstrong County Bridge De-Icing

Traffic Incident

Management PennDOT 11-0 Bridge De-Icing, RWIS, CCTV

TIM.02 PA-28 Freeway Service Patrol Traffic

Incident Management

PennDOT 11-0 Freeway Service Patrols

TIM.03 PA-28 TIM Team Traffic

Incident Management

SPC, PennDOT 11-0, Local Municipalities,

Emergency Personnel TIM Team

TI.01 Hogback Hill RWIS Traveler Information PennDOT 10-0 RWIS

TI.02 US 22 Corridor ITS/Signal Improvements

Traveler Information PennDOT 10-0 CCTV, DMS, Traffic Signal

Improvements

TI.03 US 422 Corridor ITS Traveler Information PennDOT 10-0 CCTV, Arterial DMS

TI.04 District 12-0 RWIS Expansion Traveler Information PennDOT 12-0 RWIS

TI.05 Western RTMC Expansion Traveler Information PennDOT 11-0 Traffic Management Center

MC.01 South Hills Village Smart Parking

Multimodal Connectivity

Port Authority of Allegheny County,

PennDOT 11-0 Smart Parking System

MC.02 W. Carson St. Multimodal Improvements


PennDOT 11-0, Port Authority of

Allegheny County

Transit Improvements and bike connection between South Side and West End

MC.03 Penn Ave. Transit Improvements


City of Pittsburgh DOMI, Port Authority of Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, 40th St. to Fifth Ave.

MC.04 Centre Ave. Transit Improvements


City of Pittsburgh DOMI, Port Authority of Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, Washington Pl. to East Liberty Garage

FA.01 Bates St. Interchange Improvements

Freeway and Arterial

Operations PennDOT 11-0 Interchange Improvements

FA.02 I-79 Integrated Corridor Management


Operations PennDOT 12-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

* Primary stakeholder in bold

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Normal Priority Projects Project

# Project Priority

Area Stakeholders* Planned Improvements

TS.02 PA-356 Traffic Signal Improvements

Traffic Signals PennDOT 10-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

TS.03 PA-8 Traffic Signal Improvements

Traffic Signals PennDOT 10-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

TS.04 East End Signal Improvements Traffic Signals PennDOT 11-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

TS.05 PA-51 DOT Signal Pilot Traffic Signals PennDOT 11-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

TIM.04 I-79 Curve Warning Traffic

Incident Management

PennDOT 10-0 Dynamic Curve Warning

TIM.05 US 30 Curve Warning Traffic

Incident Management

PennDOT 12-0 Dynamic Curve Warning

TI.06 PA-28 ITS Traveler Information PennDOT 10-0 CCTV, DMS

TI.07 US 22 Bridge De-Icing Traveler Information PennDOT 10-0 Bridge De-Icing, RWIS, CCTV

TI.08 I-376 Corridor ITS Traveler Information PennDOT 11-0 CCTV, DMS

TI.09 PA-8 Arterial ITS Traveler Information PennDOT 11-0 CCTV, DMS

TI.10 US 22 (Monroeville) Arterial ITS

Traveler Information PennDOT 11-0 CCTV, DMS

TI.11 I-70/US 40 Detour ITS Traveler Information PennDOT 12-0 CCTV, DMS

TI.12 Butler County Fiber Ring Deployment

Traveler Information

PennDOT 10-0, Cranberry Township Fiber Deployment

OT.01 Key Bank Pavilion Event Management & Signal

Improvements

Operational Teamwork/ Institutional Coordination

PennDOT 12-0, PennDOT 11-0 Traffic Signal Improvements

MC.05 Carnegie Smart Parking Multimodal Connectivity


PennDOT 11-0

Smart Parking System, Pedestrian Improvements

MC.06 Wilkinsburg Smart Parking Multimodal Connectivity


PennDOT 11-0 Smart Parking System

MC.07 Liberty Ave. Transit Improvements



Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, Downtown to Aspen St.

MC.08 Kennywood Blvd./Browns Hill Rd. Transit Improvements


PennDOT 11-0, City of Pittsburgh DOMI,

Port Authority of Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, Browns Hill Rd./Hazelwood Ave. to Kennywood Blvd./Library St.

MC.09 E. Carson St. Transit Improvements



Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, 10th St. to 26th St.

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Project # Project

Priority Area Stakeholders* Planned Improvements

MC.10 Second Ave. Transit Improvements



Allegheny County

Transit Improvements, Hot Metal St. to Hazelwood Ave.

MC.11 Healthy Ride E-Bike Deployment

Multimodal Connectivity Pittsburgh Bike Share E-assist bike sharing deployment

MC.12 “The Chute” to Eliza Furnace Trail Bike Connection


City of Pittsburgh DOMI Improve bike connection

MC.13 Brady St. to Heritage Trail Bike Connection


City of Pittsburgh DOMI Improve bike connection

MC.14 Butler St. Bike Connection Multimodal Connectivity

City of Pittsburgh DOMI

Improve bike connection from Lawrenceville to Highland Park

MC.15 Penn Ave. Bike Connection Multimodal Connectivity

City of Pittsburgh DOMI

Improve bike connection from Lawrenceville to East Liberty

MC.16 East Allegheny Ped/Bike Improvements


City of Pittsburgh DOMI, PennDOT 11-0

Improve ped/bike connections in the North Side Pittsburgh area near I-279 and I-579

FA.03 Campbells Run Queue Warning


Operations PennDOT 11-0 Queue Warning System

FA.04 Parkway North ICM Freeway and

Arterial Operations

PennDOT 11-0 Smart Parking System, Traffic Signal Improvements, Transit Signal Priority

FA.05 Veterans Bridge Junction Control


Operations PennDOT 11-0 Junction Control System


In addition to the projects outlined above, a number of studies and initiatives were also developed as part of the ROP process. While specific projects could be determined for many of the issues and needs, others need further study to best to determine the correct mitigation to improve operations. Recommended studies can be found in the following tables.

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High Priority Studies and Initiatives Study Priority Area Stakeholders* Notes

Downtown Pittsburgh Bridge Operations Study


Operations

SPC, PennDOT 11-0, Port Authority of Allegheny County

Study to improve operations in the vicinity of the Downtown river crossings.

Parkway West ICM Study Freeway and

Arterial Operations

PennDOT 11-0 Study conversion of shoulders for flex lane or transit lane use. Identify other ICM needs.


Other Recommended Studies and Initiatives Study Priority Area Stakeholders* Notes

Regional ITS Strategic Plan Traveler Information SPC, PennDOT

In addition to ITS device projects identified in this plan, conduct a regionwide study to determine any other remaining ITS coverage gaps and prioritize for future projects.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Special

Events Traffic Management Study


IUP, PennDOT 10-0 Improve ingress/egress to events at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Operations Center/Traffic Management Center

Coordination


SPC, PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Cranberry

Township

Improve coordination between Western RTMC and PA Turnpike Traffic Operations Center, particularly for the I-76/I-376 loop, including incident management, construction detours, communications (fiber), device sharing, traveler information, and weather operations. Port Authority operations center and Cranberry Township TMC should also be included.

Person Trips Prioritization Study


SPC Determine feasibility of Roadway Tiering based on total person trips (including transit passengers, cyclists, etc.) instead of AADT.

Key Bank Pavilion Event Management Study


Key Bank Pavilion, PennDOT 12-0 Improve ingress/egress to events at Key Bank Pavilion.

Birmingham Bridge Complete Street Study

Multimodal Connectivity PennDOT 11-0 Improve safety of existing bike lanes. Consider protected bike lane

infrastructure and possible vehicular lane reduction. Existing Bike Trail Maintenance

Initiative Multimodal Connectivity SPC Initiative to ensure continued maintenance of bike trails throughout

region.

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Study Priority Area Stakeholders* Notes Regional Park-n-Ride Expansion

Study Multimodal Connectivity SPC Study possibilities for expanding existing sites or providing additional

sites (coordinate with upcoming Regional Transit Coordination Study). Park-n-Bike

Campaign/Expansion Multimodal Connectivity SPC Initiative to encourage commuters to transfer to bicycles at

established trailheads.

Potential Transit Lane Study Multimodal Connectivity

SPC, PennDOT District 11-0, City of Pittsburgh DOMI, Port

Authority of Allegheny County

Study feasibility of other transit lane candidates not included in this report.

Wabash Tunnel Multimodal Use Study


SPC, PennDOT District 11-0, City of Pittsburgh DOMI, Port

Authority of Allegheny County

Study of alternate uses for tunnel, including possibility of conversion for bike usage.

West End/South Hills Potential Trail Network Study

Multimodal Connectivity SPC Study to determine potential trail network utilizing underused or

unused right-of-way.

PA-28 Active Traffic Management Study


Operations PennDOT 11-0 Study flex lanes and other Active Traffic Management strategies.

Parkway North HOV Conversion Study


Operations

PennDOT 11-0, Port Authority of Allegheny County

Consider converting existing HOV lanes in the median of the Parkway North (I-279) to a Port Authority Busway or other use.

US 40 Road Safety Audit Freeway and

Arterial Operations

SPC Road Safety Audit on US 40, east of Uniontown to Somerset County line.

Route 8 Corridor Operations Planning Study


Operations SPC Study to improve operations along Route 8 between Wildwood and

Bakerstown.

Western RTMC Region Truck Parking Study

Freight Management SPC, PennDOT Central Office

Determine needs and locations for possible expansion of truck parking. Study possibility of installing Truck Parking Management System. Consider potential public-private partnership opportunities with private truck stop facilities. Coordinate with planned PennDOT Truck Parking Study.

Western RTMC Region Winter Truck Restriction Impact Study

Freight Management SPC, PennDOT Central Office Study impact of winter truck restrictions on parallel corridors and

determine best practices for future winter operations. * Primary stakeholder in bold

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ROP Project Maps

Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities2019‐2022 COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Strategies and Outcomes

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S T R A T E G I E S O U T C O M E S EMBRACING CHANGEDetermine the impact that changing attitudes about driving and car ownership could have on the region.

Report describing current regional trends regarding driver licenses and personal car ownership and the impact they can be expected to have on future decisions about transportation services in SW PA .

Foster a mobile hierarchy that directly acknowledges the shift occurring in the way people think about and understand mobility.

Approval by Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission of a regionally-accepted mobile hierarchy that can be used to help guide future transportation development efforts.

Support the PennDOT Connects collaborative planning process whereby solutions for sustaining and expanding mobility in a given community are devised to address the needs specific to that community.

Partnership between implementers of PennDOT Connects and the Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities wherein the Alliance helps inform municipalities and their residents about the importance of coordinated transportation in the region’s mobility network.

GREATER ACCESSEncourage public, private, and non-profit transportation providers to pilot proposed first-mile/last-mile and other microtransit services in underserved communities.

Guidance on pilot project funding, execution, and performance measurement is provided by the Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities to entrepreneurs who want to implement a shared mobility service concept on a small scale in low-income and transit-deficient communities.

Work with different levels of government to streamline their procurement processes so Federal and state procurement processes are streamlined in such a way that once a shared Work with different levels of government to streamline their procurement processes, so that transportation services, after attaining proof-of-concept, can be brought to the market quickly.

Federal and state procurement processes are streamlined in such a way that, once a shared mobility pilot project attains proof-of-concept, demonstrating that the proposed service can sustain itself, the Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities is able to assist with full service implementation.

SMARTER SERVICE DELIVERYExplore what it will take to reach a level of transit agency coordination where services and schedules are integrated, fare structures are consistent, the fare payment instrument is the same across agencies, and marketing efforts are multi-agency and regionwide.

A course of action developed by the Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities successfully brings together the transit agencies in the region to both strategize on regionwide coordination of services and schedules and deliberate the economies of scale that can result from comprehensive coordination.

Conduct a regionwide summit to discuss greater coordination of transit services and the utilization of data to optimize inter-county fixed route and on-demand, shared-ride services.

Coordination of the region’s transit services, which could result in the integration of services across multiple agencies, enhanced access for the riding public, and smarter utilization of individual agency resources, is studied by the Alliance and other regional partners.

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a regional discussion about the Mobility as a Service concept and if and how MaaS can be implemented in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Legislators, industry leaders, and transportation users put forth a collective vision for Mobility as a Service in SW PA, which can help personalize the way people connect to life through a bundling of available transportation services that meet individual mobility needs and budgets.


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S T R A T E G I E S O U T C O M E S SUPPORT MULTIMODAL TRAVELWork to break down the silos between public agencies and the private sector to more successfully manage mobility in the region.

Regionwide policies are in place to ensure traditional and non-traditional mobility modes can operate equitably within the same public space.

Encourage public/private partnerships (P3) to strengthen regional connectivity. State transportation funding is sought for the support of P3 projects that are designed to enhance regional connectivity in practical ways.

Advance the availability and utilization of public transit and other shared mobility options as an alternative to personal car ownership.

A communications campaign aimed at informing the general public about the region’s growing shared mobility network and incentivizing people to try different transportation options is designed and implemented.

Advocate for a multimodal and multi-provider network of mobility services, the purpose of which is to provide greater equity in transportation through maximum consumer choice.

A unified political will on the parts of state, county, and municipal governments is opening up opportunities for achieving multimodality on a regional scale in SW PA, as well as supporting local area multimodal infrastructure investments.

BRING ABOUT SEAMLESS TRAVELEncourage transit agencies in the region to identify service redundancies and, through improved communication among all providers, address disparities in accessibility.

The identification and subsequent elimination of service redundancies across different transit agencies in the region has resulted in greater service coordination and a reduction in operating costs.

Through open data sharing between transit agencies, integrate transportation services and schedules.

With service and schedule data openly shared across the region’s transit agencies and shared ride providers, fixed route and demand-response services are integrated, which allows transitions between the two types of trips to be made with ease.

Establish a centralized clearinghouse that applies technology to trip planning and trip payment processes across a range of service modes in the region.

A centralized clearinghouse utilizes trip planning and trip payment technology for a variety of mobility options, creating greater opportunities for seamless travel even when a person takes a trip using one or more modes.

Promote a regionwide adoption of a common fare instrument. A common fare instrument that works for public, private, and non-profit transportation services alike minimizes payment method uncertainty and leads to a higher degree of uniformity across the transportation network.


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S T R A T E G I E S O U T C O M E S ENSURE MOBILE IN ALL SETTINGSEncourage public transit agencies and private and non-profit transportation providers to collaborate on ways to connect underserved communities to the larger public transit systems.

Small scale shared mobility companies work with the region’s public transit agencies to provide first- and last-mile connections between underserved communities and main transit corridors, enhancing accessibility especially for disadvantaged populations.

Encourage the deployment of tools and technology that can accurately track origin-destination combinations.

Passenger origin/destination data is available for all trip purposes (not just Journey to Work), enabling transportation providers to offer mobility services that meet people where they live, work, and play.

Develop a process through which land use and its impact on transportation demand can be better understood.

The Alliance for Transportation Working in Communities studies the disconnect between land use and transportation in SW PA and reports on ways to address spatial barriers by advocating for stronger policies aimed at linking land use to transportation and vice versa.

Identify and share with local municipalities best practices pertaining to transportation/ land use policies.

Local area municipalities have a greater understanding of the important link between transportation and land use and, in some instances, have adopted formal policies to help align housing, job, and healthcare location decisions with the level of accessibility provided by current transportation services.

MAKE TRANSPORTATION EQUITABLEIncorporate NCSU Principles of Universal Design on projects that happen in the public North Carolina State University’s Principles of Universal Design are given due consideration by Incorporate NCSU Principles of Universal Design on projects that happen in the public space.

North Carolina State University s Principles of Universal Design are given due consideration by PennDOT engineers, county planners, and mobility service providers for transportation planning efforts in the region.

Expand on the PennDOT Connects initiative where every mode and user group is taken into account when planning for transportation infrastructure and facility improvements.

The Alliance collaborates with implementers of PennDOT Connects to develop a performance metric aimed at determining the success of the regional network by the degree to which people are able to choose modes based on their personal needs, abilities, and preferences.

Address broadband internet, smart phone use, and unbanked issues, alleviating these barriers to access for disadvantaged populations.

Legislators and policymakers work to not only ensure broadband internet is sufficiently available in all ten SW PA counties, but also mandate that public transportation services in the Commonwealth are just as easy to use and pay for by people without smart phone access or credit/debit cards as it is for anyone not facing those same barriers.

Strengthen public outreach efforts such that they are broadly marketed, all-inclusive, and fully accessible.

Information about available transportation services and public participation opportunities is available in multiple languages and broadly distributed. Venues for public engagement minimize social barriers by being both welcoming and accessible.

TIP Period Year NHPP STP

State

Highway

(Capital)

State BridgeOff System

BridgesHSIP

Highway

Freight

Program

Rail CMAQ TAP STP Urban Total

2019-2022 469,600 173,121 320,161 265,649 74,106 45,187 0 0 83,303 7,251 139,041 1,577,419

2021-2024 279,292 156,951 225,170 243,963 68,455 41,346 0 0 89,359 7,251 140,465 1,252,251

(190,308) (16,170) (94,991) (21,686) (5,651) (3,841) 0 0 6,056 0 1,424 (325,168)

-40.5% -9.3% -29.7% -8.2% -7.6% -8.5% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 0.0% 1.0% -20.6%

2019 114,391 42,702 69,897 66,433 18,527 10,993 0 0 19,065 1,813 33,692 377,513

2021 90,320 41,286 55,425 64,642 17,148 10,336 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 338,426

(24,071) (1,416) (14,472) (1,791) (1,379) (657) 0 0 3,275 0 1,424 (39,087)

-21.0% -3.3% -20.7% -2.7% -7.4% -6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 17.2% 0.0% 4.2% -10.4%

2020 118,423 43,488 77,287 66,416 18,527 11,398 0 0 19,558 1,813 35,116 392,026

2022 79,829 41,119 60,151 64,624 17,148 10,336 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 332,476

(38,594) (2,369) (17,136) (1,792) (1,379) (1,062) 0 0 2,782 0 0 (59,550)

-32.6% -5.4% -22.2% -2.7% -7.4% -9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 14.2% 0.0% 0.0% -15.2%

2021 118,403 43,473 82,347 66,409 18,527 11,398 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 399,825

2023 59,111 37,394 51,306 57,357 17,080 10,336 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 291,852

(59,292) (6,079) (31,041) (9,052) (1,447) (1,062) 0 0 0 0 0 (107,973)

-50.1% -14.0% -37.7% -13.6% -7.8% -9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -27.0%

2022 118,383 43,457 90,631 66,392 18,527 11,398 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 408,056

2024 50,032 37,153 58,287 57,340 17,080 10,336 0 0 22,340 1,813 35,116 289,497

(68,351) (6,304) (32,344) (9,052) (1,447) (1,062) 0 0 0 0 0 (118,559)

-57.7% -14.5% -35.7% -13.6% -7.8% -9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -29.1%

TIP Financial Guidance - General Notes:

There is a 20% decrease in the SPC Total TIP funding distribution compared to the current TIP, driven mostly by state decisions to increase the set-aside for interstate program funds.

The NHPP program decreases by more than 40% overall [58% in Year Four] as the PA interstate program set-aside increases each year, expected to continue into the next TIP period as well.

State match for the increased interstate/NHPP set-aside also moves to the interstate program. State Highway program funds decrease by almost 30% total, also accelerating in Y3 and Y4.

Changes in the statewide distribution formulas have a modest impact on other federal (and state) programs - less than 10% change - sometimes positive sometimes negative.

change (%)

change ($)

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SPC Region TIP Funding Comparison

Compare SPC 2019-2022 TIP and SPC 2021-2024 TIP -- Highway/Bridge Base Funding Allocation ($000)

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Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

TIP Total

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The FAST Act is scheduled to expire in FY2020, impacting assumptions on expected federal funding. The PA Financial Guidance assumes continuation of the federal program distributions at FY2020 levels.

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Agenda Item No. 1Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

Call to Order

a. Quorum

b. Conflict of Interest Declarations

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Agenda Item No. 2

Action

Meeting Minutes

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

July 29, 2019

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Agenda Item No. 3

Public Comment

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Agenda Item No. 4

Staff ProfileSteve Meredith


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Staff Profile: Steve Meredith

Program Manager | Government Contract Procurement

Background

• Started with SPC in January 2019

• Previously served on the official staff of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey

Att d d S t Hill U i it g d t d • Attended Seton Hill University, graduated with a B.A. in Music with a Pennsylvania Education Certificate (2009)

• Born and raised in Southwestern PA

• Currently live in Monroeville with my wife, Kelly, and my son Preston

Background Duties at SPC

• Provide free consulting services to small businesses seeking government contracts.

• Assist in developing programs including budgets and Assist in developing programs including budgets and work plans.

• Develop and conduct informational/promotional workshops and seminars.

• Maintain and update files and records on program activity.

Duties at SPC (cont’d)

• Research and maintain informational resources on government contracting opportunities

• Build partnerships with funding agencies

•Apply knowledge of public and private funding to secure and maintain funding/grant programs.

• Manage compliance with funding agencies.

I provide SWPA constituents with the following:

• Government Contracting Technical Assistance

• Government vendor registrations

• Assistance understanding government contracting regulationsAssistance understanding government contracting regulations

• Help understanding government solicitations

• Government bid proofreading services

• Electronic Bid-Match Notices

• Comprehensive parts/Military Specs Database

• Government Contracting Training (Govology)****Govology fees can be waived if you are one of SPC’s clients

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Questions?

Steve MeredithProgram Manager | Government Contract ProcurementSouthwestern Pennsylvania CommissionTwo Chatham Center | Suite 500Two Chatham Center | Suite 500112 Washington PlacePittsburgh, PA 15219412-391-5590 ext. [email protected]

www.spcregion.org

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Agenda Item No. 5

Financial Report


September 30, 2019


For the period July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019

Revenues Adopted

Budget

Actual and Encumbered to

Date

Percent of Budget

Total Project Related Revenues $12,688,666 $2,851,745 22.47%

Total Revenues $12,688,666 $2,851,745 22.47%

Expenditures Adopted

Budget

Actual and Encumbered to

Date

Percent of Budget

Total Project Expenditures $12,688,666 $2,851,745 22.47%

Total Expenditures $12,688,666 $2,851,745 22.47%

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Agenda Item No. 6

Action

Resolution 11-19


Adopt the Regional Operations Plan

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s Regional Operations Plan (ROP) Update

Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionSeptember 30, 2019

https://www.spcregion.org

Planning FrameworkPlanning Framework

PLANNINGWORK PROGRAM

TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM (TIP)

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Statewide Regional Operations Plans Four Regions

Regional Traffic Management Centers

Statewide‐ Regional Operations Plans Four Regions

SPC ROP Goals and ObjectivesSPC ROP Goals and Objectives

“A world-class, safe and well maintained, integrated transportation system that provides mobility for all, enables

ili t iti dresilient communities, and supports a globally competitive economy.”

• Investment for Maintaining Infrastructure Condition • Investment for System Safety, Efficiency and Reliability • Multimodal Investment for Community and Economic Development


To come up with a set of strategies and projects that increase the reliability and mobility of the existing roadway infrastructure without adding significant capacity.


Mitigate Recurring CongestionBottlenecksPoor Signal Timing

Maintain Mobility During Planned EventsWork ZonesSpecial Events

Minimize the Impact of Unplanned ImpactsTraffic IncidentsInclement WeatherInclement Weather

Provide an Efficient Multimodal Transportation System

•PennDOT Central Office•Port Authority of Allegheny County

•Allegheny County•PennDOT District 10•PennDOT District 11•PennDOT District 12

•City of Pittsburgh

ROP Stakeholder Group•District 10 Maintenance•District 11 Maintenance•District 12 Maintenance•Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission•City of Pittsburgh (Bike/Ped)•Bike Pittsburgh•Healthy Ride (Bikeshare)•Port Authority of Allegheny County•Town and Country Transit•Westmoreland County Transit Authority•Freedom Transit•Fayette Area Coordinated Transit•Indiana County Transit Authority•Butler Transit

•Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pennsylvania Emergency Mgt. Agency•Port of Pittsburgh Commission•Pittsburgh Parking Authority•University of Pittsburgh•Carnegie Mellon University•Cranberry Township•Allegheny County•Armstrong County•Beaver County•Butler County•Fayette County•Greene County•Indiana County

ROP Steering Committee

SPC ROP DevelopmentSPC ROP Development

•Butler Transit•New Castle Area Transit•Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority•Beaver County Transit Authority

•Indiana County•Lawrence County•Washington County•Westmoreland County

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ROP Data: Example Congestion Maphttps://gis.penndot.gov/OneMap

Seven Seven Priority AreasPriority Areas• Traffic Signals• Traffic Incident Management• Traveler Information• Operational Teamwork/Institutional Coordination• Multimodal Connectivity• Freeway and Arterial Operations• Freight ManagementFreight Management

Example Projects, Studies, InitiativesExample Projects, Studies, InitiativesLocation: PennDOT District 10 (Indiana, Armstrong, Butler)Name: US 422 Corridor ITS (TI.03)Project Type: Traveler Information

Description: Install CCTV cameras and Dynamic Message Signs along US 422 near Indiana, Kittanning, and Butler, as well as on the major arterial approaches to US 422 in these locations (such as US 119, SR 28, and SR 8).

Benefits: Improve incident response, allow for congestion monitoring, and provide traveler information along US 422 corridor. Cost: under $10M

Example Projects, Studies, InitiativesExample Projects, Studies, InitiativesLocation: PennDOT District 11 (Allegheny)Name: Centre Avenue Transit Improvements (MC.04)Type: Multimodal

Description: Centre Ave. from Washington Place to East Liberty Garage Consider Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and study possible transit lane, queue jump, etc..

Benefits: Positively impact mode share by improving transit operations on key corridors (increase bus reliability, increase bus ridership) Cost: under $2MCost: under $2M

https://spcregion.org/trans_tsp.asp

Example Projects, Studies, InitiativesExample Projects, Studies, InitiativesLocation: RegionwideName: Western Regional Traffic Mgt. Center Upgrade (TI.05)Type: Traveler Information

Description: Upgrade or replace, if necessary, elements of the existing Western Regional Traffic Management Center in Bridgeville.

Benefits: Provide additional space and updated technology capable of managing the Western Region’s growing deployment of ITS devices. Upgrade would include personnel training and capability to monitor and control traffic signal networks This would improve incident response timecontrol traffic signal networks. This would improve incident response time and travel times.Cost: under $10M

Example Projects, Studies, InitiativesExample Projects, Studies, InitiativesLocation: RegionwideName: Regional Truck Parking StudyType: Freight Management

Description: Determine needs and locations for possible expansion of truck parking. Study possibility of installing Truck Parking Management System. Study potential public-private partnership opportunities with private truck stop facilities. Coordinate with planned PennDOT Statewide Truck Parking Study.

Benefits: Improved safety for all (properly rested truck drivers)Benefits: Improved safety for all (properly rested truck drivers)Cost: under $300K

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QUESTIONS?

Thank you!Domenic D’Andrea, P. E., Manager

Transportation Operations and Safety

ACTION:COMMISSION RESOLUTION 11-19

ADOPTING THE ROP

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Agenda Item No. 7

Action

Resolution 12-19


Adopt the Coordinated Transportation Plan

Southwestern PennsylvaniaPublic Transit ∙ Human Services CoordinatedServices Coordinated Transportation Plan

2019-2022

WhyCreate

Federal mandate

Tied to special project

funding

Projects seeking this

special project f nding ea eThisPlan?

special project funding

must be derived from a

locally-developed

coordinated transportation plan

PurposeOf

Enhance overall access,

especially for

transportation-

disadvantaged populations,

to public, private, and non-

profit transportation

services available in the Of Coordination

services available in the

region.

Improve the efficiencies of these services through

smart integration and

effective utilization of

resources.

Planning ForA New FutureA New Future

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Questions

What kind of transportation system is out there today?

How does it function?

What is the user experience?Questions

At Hand How might existing access barriers be alleviated?

What will it take to create a transportation system that works for everyone?

RegionalT i

Develop a regional multimodal transportation network which, through the use of robotics, automation, and shared mobility, can create seamless travel chains in urban, suburban, and rural environments for in-county and cross county trips

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Transportation Goal

county and cross-county trips that anyone, regardless of ability or income, can take advantage of in order to access healthcare, jobs, education, quality nutrition, and social activities.

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“As society changes, sodoes the role ofso does the role of transportation in it.”guiding mantra for the

2019-2022 CTP

Who WWas

Involved?

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERSAlliance for Nonprofit ResourcesBeaver County Transit AuthorityCommuteInfoFayette Area Coordinated TransportationFirst TransitGreene County TransportationHeritage Community TransportationNorthern Area Multi‐Service CenterPort Authority of Allegheny CountyRubyRideTransDev Services (dba ACCESS Transportation)

Washington County Transportation Authority

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIESAllegheny Family NetworkAmerican Cancer SocietyDisability Options NetworkGoodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaGreater Pittsburgh Community Food BankMon Valley InitiativeMon Valley Providers CouncilNorth Hills Community OutreachParalyzed Veterans of AmericaPrimary Health NetworkTransitional Paths to Independent LivingUnited Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaWesley Family Services

LOCAL AREA GOVERNMENTAllegheny County

Department of Economic DevelopmentDepartment of HealthDepartment of Human Services

Butler CountyButler County Community ActionOffice of the Commissioners

City of PittsburghDepartment of City PlanningDepartment of Mobility & Infrastructurey

Westmoreland County Transit Authorityy y Infrastructure

Westmoreland CountyArea Agency on Aging

ADVOCACY GROUPSJT Disability Consulting Services LLCPittsburgh Community Reinvestment

GroupPittsburghers for Public Transit

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Allegheny Conference on Community Development

TRANSPORTATION MGMT

Airport Corridor Transportation AssociationOakland Transportation Management AssociationPittsburgh Downtown Partnership

TMA

HEALTHCAREArmstrong County Memorial

HospitalHighmark PALSUPMC Health PlanVA Butler Healthcare

PRIVATE COMPANIESMAYA DesignRAND Corporation

CTPPl i

Assess current available transportation services (public,

private and non-profit)

Identify transportation needs,

especially for seniors, persons with

disabilities, and low-income

individualsPlanning Tasks

individuals

Devise strategies aimed at

enhancing access to jobs, services,

and daily living activities

Prioritize the implementation of

strategies based on resources, time,

and feasibility

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Assess Services

PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT, & PRIVATE SERVICES

Fixed route transit, non-fixed route

transportation, human services

transportation, other publicly-

supported transportation, car-

share, ride-hailing, bike-share,

scooter-share, and microtransit

•Identify Needs

TRANSPORTATION NEEDS Multiple options, seamless travel,

available in urban, suburban, and

rural environments, and

accessible by anyone, regardless

of ability or income

Devise Strategies

STRATEGIES Engage in a new transportation standard

Support multimodal travel

Bring about seamless travel

Ensure mobility in all settings

Make transportation equitable

•Prioritize

Implementation

IMPLEMENTATION Collective political will

Forward-thinking policies

Collaboration among the

region’s public transit agencies

Supportive corporate partners

PLAN ADOPTION

2019-2022 Coordinated Transportation Plan

T h a n k Yo u !

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Agenda Item No. 8

Presentation

2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)


Improvement Program (TIP) Funding

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Agenda Item No. 9

Committee Reports


Other Business/Announcements

• Next Meeting Date—December 16, 2019

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Adjourn

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