CHART Citizen's Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

7:00 p.m.

TJPDC Offices (Large Conference Room)

To download the entire meeting packet as one file, click here.

To download individual items, click on blue text below.

Item

Time

Description

1

7:00 – 7:05

Matters from the Public:  limit of 3 minutes per speaker

Members of the Public are welcome to provide comment on any public-interest, transportation-related topic, including the items listed on this agenda.

2

7:05– 7:10

Approval of June 6, 2007 Draft Meeting Minutes:  Click here for draft minutes

3

7:10-7:15

Nomination and Election of Vice-Chair The Committee will nominate and elect a Vice Chair.  Jim Currie is the current Committee Chair.

4

7:15-7:25

Review Proposed TIP Amendment:  The Committee will review the proposed amendments to the FY06 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The proposed amendments are for the two Interchange Projects currently in the TIP, Widen Westbound Exit Lanes at 5th Street (Project I-3) and Dual Left Turn Lanes, Shadwell Exit (Project I-4).  The Proposed amendments are scheduled for public hearing at the July 18 MPO Policy Board meeting.

1.       Click here to download project information

2.       Click here to download the TIP User’s Guide

5

7:25- 8:10

FY08 “Game Plan” for Updating UnJAM 2025:  The Committee will outline an overall “game plan” for its work over the coming years to update the long range plan, UnJAM 2025. The UnJAM 2025 update is scheduled for adoption by May 2009.  The “game plan” will include a draft timeline to complete work, draft timeline for collaboration with the Technical Committee, and the targeted work products (including suggested timeline for public workshops). The committee will also discuss the approach suggested by the Technical Committee as an alternative to modeling.

The following materials will provide background information to contribute to the discussion:

1. Summary of the suggested methodology for technical analysis (alternative to modeling)
2. List of suggested topics for the UnJAM update
3. List of recent/ongoing studies/projects in the MPO area that can inform the UnJAM update
4. Map identifying shopping, residential density, approved new development, and other area characteristics (Map too large for download, contact TJPDC to receive a copy)

6

8:10-8:15

Other Business

7

8:15 – 8:20

Additional Matters From the Public:  limit of 3 minutes per speaker

Members of the Public are welcome to provide comment on any public-interest, transportation-related topic, including the items listed on this agenda.

Upcoming Agenda Items

August

September

Transportation 101:  Arendt

Transportation 101:  Affordable Housing (tentative)

Review Draft Freight Analysis