MPO Policy Board Thursday, October 18, 2018 South Waco Community Center Large Conference Room, 2:00 p.m Speight Avenue, Waco, Texas

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4 MPO Policy Board Thursday, October 18, 2018 South Waco Community Center Large Conference Room, 2:00 p.m Speight Avenue, Waco, Texas Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Summary Notes DRAFT Members Present: Ms. Andrea J. Barefield Mr. Jacob Bell, P.E. Mr. Keith Bond Mr. Mitch Davison, P.E. Hon. Kyle Deaver Mr. Frank Leos, Proxy for Mr. Kevin Evans Hon. Scott Felton Mr. Bradley Ford Hon. Jim Holmes Hon. Jim Jaska Hon. Dillon Meek Mr. Adam Miles Mr. Joseph R. Pace Mr. Stan Swiatek, P.E., Members Absent: Ms. LaRaine DuPuy Hon. Travis Gibson Hon. Steve Janics Hon. Will Jones Hon. John Kinnaird Staff: Mr. Christopher Evilia, AICP Ms. Annette Shepherd Council Member, City of Waco Citizen Representative, City of Waco City Manager, City of Lacy-Lakeview City Engineer, City of Woodway Mayor, City of Waco City Manager, City of McGregor County Judge, McLennan County Assistant City Manager, City of Waco Mayor Pro Tem, City of Waco Mayor, City of Ross Council Member, City of Waco City Manager, City of Hewitt City Manager, City of Lorena District Engineer, Texas Dept of Transportation, Waco District Plan Commission, City of Waco Council Member, City of Bellmead Council Member, City of Robinson County Commissioner, Pct. 3, McLennan County Council Member, City of Waco Director, Waco MPO Planner, Waco MPO Others: Ms. Jessica Attas Mr. Victor Goebel Ms. Courtney Jones Ms. Cassie L. Smith Mr. Wiley Stem, III Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Director, Transportation Planning and Development, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco District Transportation Planner, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco District Waco Tribune City Manager, City of Waco 1

5 I. Call to Order, Proof of Posting Chairman Meek called the October 18, 2018 meeting of the MPO Policy Board to order at 2:00 p.m. Director Evilia stated meeting agendas were posted at the City of Waco on October 10, 2018 and the McLennan County Courthouse on October 11, II. Approval of the September 20, 2018 meeting minutes Chairman Meek asked for any changes to the minutes. No changes were voiced. Minutes were approved as submitted. III. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution : Proposed amendments to Connections 2040: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan Background: A. Staff Presentation Director Evilia During the schematic development or environmental study phase of some projects included in The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), changes to the scope of work, project limits or project costs were identified which are significant enough to warrant an amendment. Policy Board members briefly reviewed proposed changes recommended by MPO staff and Technical Committee. Primary changes include: o o Update bus rapid transit project to incorporate the locally preferred alternative concept approved by the Policy Board and Waco City Council SH 6 / Loop 340 frontage road project between Waco Dr and IH-35 - update project cost from $18.6 million to $38.5 million, adjust fiscal constraint to cover additional costs, reprioritize as a higher priority o US 84 on & off ramp realignment in Woodway between Hewitt Dr and SH 6 / Loop combine 2 smaller projects with all other on & off ramps in both directions o o Loop 340 between US 84 in Bellmead to SH 6 / Marlin Hwy - extend northern project limit from Williams Rd to US 84 Reprioritize remaining projects identified within Strategy 4: Safety to a more logical order One formal comment was received through 15 day public comment period and 2 public information meetings o Comment was supportive of all proposed changes in proposed MTP Amendment B. Public Hearing Chairman Meek opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke for or against this item. Chairman Meek closed the public hearing. C. Consideration and Action 2

6 Motion by Council Member Holmes to approve Resolution : Proposed amendments to Connections 2040: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Seconded by Mr. Ford. Motion passed with a vote of IV. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution : Adoption of pavement and bridge targets for National Highway System facilities within the Waco Metropolitan Area in accordance with requirements from the Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act (FAST) Background: A. Staff Presentation Director Evilia TxDOT adopted 2018 pavement and bridge condition targets for Texas on June 21, 2018 applicable to all roadways on the National Highway System (NHS). The FAST Act requires MPOs to adopt regional targets within 180 days of TxDOT adoption or prior to the next federal action afterwards (i.e. MTP or TIP amendment). Policy Board members briefly reviewed potential targets for pavement and bridge condition in the year 2022 for National Highway System facilities within the Waco Metropolitan Area recommended for the Waco Metropolitan Area by MPO staff and Technical Committee: o Interstate Pavements: 66.4% good condition, 0.3% poor condition o Non-Interstate NHS System pavements: 48.0% good condition, 14.3% poor condition o NHS System Bridges: 50.42% good condition, 0.80% poor condition One formal comment was received through 15 day public comment period and 2 public information meetings o Comment was non supportive of increased use of coarse chip seal by TxDOT Suggested use results in excessive road noise, and is not comfortable for bicycles Council Member Barefield arrived approximately 2:10 p.m. during Director Evilia s presentation. D. Public Hearing Chairman Meek opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke for or against this item. Chairman Meek closed the public hearing. E. Consideration and Action Motion by Mayor Deaver to approve : Adoption of pavement and bridge targets for National Highway System facilities within the Waco Metropolitan Area in accordance with requirements from the Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act (FAST) Seconded by Council Member Holmes. Motion passed with a vote of V. Directors Report 3

7 A. Request for agenda items to be considered for future meetings No additional agenda items were requested for future meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 20, VI. Public Hearing of visitors regarding any item of MPO business Chairman Meek opened the public hearing of visitors. No visitors approached the Board. Chairman Meek closed the public hearing of visitors. VII. Adjournment Chairman Meek adjourned the meeting at 2:27 p.m. 4

8 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting Date: December 20, 2018 Agenda Item: Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution : Waco MPO Policy Board support for a commitment of funds from TxDOT Category 2 to partly fund the widening and reconstruction of Interstate Highway 35 from South 12 th Street to SH 6 / West Loop 340 Comments: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin a $300 million effort to widen and reconstruct IH-35 between North Loop 340 in Bellmead and South 12 th Street in early 2019, referred to as Phase 4B. A second phase which extends south from 12 th Street to South Loop 340 in Robinson, referred to as Phase 4C, remains unfunded for construction. The project scopes for both phases are identical: widen to 8 main lanes, reconstruct all major interchanges, replace all bridges, reconstruct frontage roads and realign ramps in order to bring the system into conformance with current interstate design standards. Construction of phase 4B is expected to be completed in about 4 years with phase 4C requiring a similar time frame. Phase 4C is anticipated to be ready for construction in 2021 and is estimated to cost an additional $240 million. The Policy Board has previously supported the use of $80 million in TxDOT Category 2 funds for the construction of phase 4B with the remainder coming from funds allocated to the Waco District and $115 million from Category 12: Commission Discretionary. During the Transportation Commission work session this past October, a figure of $60 million from Category 2 was discussed for the Commission to consider Category 12 funding the remainder of phase 4C. It is important to note that no formal commitment of Category 12 dollars has yet been made for phase 4C construction. There are several other projects in the pipeline being developed which for which Category 2 is currently the only possible source of funding. In addition to these, MPO staff has been asked to add 2 additional projects for Category 2 consideration. Attached is a spreadsheet showing these projects, their estimated cost and their estimated timeline for construction. The good news is that even with a $60 million commitment for phase 4C, there should be sufficient remaining Category 2 funds for projects currently and proposed to be within the pipeline. This resolution, if approved by the Policy Board, would communicate to the Texas Transportation Commission the amount of Category 2 funds the Board supports using for IH-35 phase 4C construction. The Board has the flexibility of modifying the amount to any level with which it feels comfortable. Action Required: 1. Conduct Staff Presentation 2. Conduct Public Hearing 3. Approve or disapprove proposed Resolution Motion By: Seconded: Content of Motion: Vote:

9 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization was established to identify and support the implementation of regionally significant transportation projects to address future mobility needs of the Waco Region; and, WHEREAS, the Waco Metropolitan Planning OrganizationPolicy Board is composed of representatives appointed by the elected City Councils and Counties located within the jurisdiction of the MPO; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has adopted a Unified Transportation Program (UTP) for fiscal years 2019 through 2029 that allocates revenues for development and construction of highway projects with statewide significance; and, WHEREAS, the adopted 2019 UTP allocates resources for the discretion of Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop and construct highways projects considered regionally significant; and, WHEREAS, the adopted 2019 UTP allocates resources for the discretion of the Waco District of TxDOT to develop and construct highways projects considered important for statewide connectivity; and, WHEREAS, the adopted 2019 UTP also allocates resources for the discretion of the Texas Transportation Commission to develop and construct projects of statewide significance that require resources beyond those provided to MPOs or TxDOT Districts; and, WHEREAS, the Waco MPO Policy Board has identified the widening and reconstruction of Interstate Highway 35 between North Loop 340 in Bellmead and SH 6 / South Loop 340 as the most important regional highway mobility priority within Connections 2040: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and, WHEREAS, the section of the Interstate Highway 35 widening and reconstruction between North Loop 340 in Bellmead and South 12 th Street, referred to as phase 4B, has been let for construction; and, WHEREAS, the section of the Interstate Highway 35 widening and reconstruction between South 12 th Street and SH 6 / South Loop 340, referred to as phase 4C, remains unfunded; and, P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX (254) mpo@wacotx.gov

10 WHEREAS, on average, approximately 70,000 vehicles travel the aforementioned section of IH-35 everyday with an origin and destination outside of the Waco Metropolitan Area; and, WHEREAS, the construction of phase 4C of the IH-35 project is estimated to cost $240 million dollars; and, WHEREAS, phase 4C of the IH-35 project does not meet current Interstate Highway design standards; and, WHEREAS, the Waco District of TxDOT has 4 projects under development with the intent to have ready for construction prior to the year 2029 which would require approximately $80 million from Category 2; and, WHEREAS, each of these projects under development have been identified as important regional priorities by the Waco MPO Policy Board within Connections 2040: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and, WHEREAS, a total of 21 fatalities have been observed between 2015 and 2017 for phase 4C of the IH-35 project in combination with the 4 other projects under development for Category 2 funding; and, WHEREAS, the 21 fatalities represents greater than 1 in 5 fatalities observed for the entire Waco Metropolitan Area between 2015 and 2017; and, WHEREAS, the sacrifice of all projects under development for Category 2 funds through the year 2029 would be insufficient to provide complete funding for phase 4C of the IH-35 project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICY BOARD OF THE WACO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION: That the Waco MPO Policy Board supports the use of $60 million of UTP Category 2: Metropolitan and Urban Corridors to fund the construction of IH-35 through Waco between South 12 th Street and State Highway 6 / South Loop 340. That the Waco MPO Policy Board requests that the Texas Transportation Commission provide sufficient additional funds from Category 12: Commission Discretionary to complete funding for the widening and reconstruction of IH-35 between South 12 th Street and SH 6 / South Loop 340 as soon as the project is ready to proceed to construction. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20 th day of December, P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX (254) mpo@wacotx.gov

11 Dillon Meek Council Member City of Waco Chair Waco MPO Policy Board ATTEST: Christopher Evilia, AICP Director P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX (254)

12 Waco MPO Projects in TxDOT Category 2 Development Pipeline Approximate Cat 2 funds through 2029: $231,000,000 Facility From To Scope of Work Estimated Cost Cat 2 Percent Cat 2 Cost Estimated Construction Year Development Status Amount Remaining Cat 2 IH-35 N Loop 340 S 12th St Reconstruct and Widen to 8 main lanes $300,000, % $80,000, Let for Construction $151,000,000 IH-35 S 12th St SH 6 / W Loop 340 Reconstruct and Widen to 8 main lanes $240,000, % $60,000,000 95% plans under 2021 development $91,000,000 SH 6 / W Loop 340 IH-35 US 84 Construct frontage road bridges, realign on & off ramps, reconstruct main lane bridges $40,000, % $40,000,000 70% plans under 2021 development $51,000,000 E Loop 340 SH 6 / Marlin Hwy US 84 (Bellmead Dr) Widen to 4 lanes divided $23,500, % $23,500,000 70% plans under 2023 development $27,500,000 SH 6 Spur 412 (McLaughlin Rd) FM 185 Widen to 4 lanes divided $8,000, % $8,000, % plans complete $19,500,000 FM 2113 (Spring Valley Rd)* FM 2063 (Sun Valley Rd) FM 1695 (Hewitt Dr) Add center turn lane and curb & gutter $20,000, % $ % plans complete $19,500,000 Realign main lanes to frontage road, reconstruct Franklin Ave (Spur 298) New Rd Lake Air Dr New Rd interchange $11,000, % $11,000,000 Beyond 2024 Conceputal plans only $8,500,000 SH 31 Intersection at FM 939 n/a Construct overpass $2,500, % $2,500,000 Beyond 2024 No plans developed $6,000,000 SH 317 FM 2671 Bluebonnet Pkwy Construct overpass over new railroad spur $4,000, % $4,000,000 Beyond 2024 No plans developed $2,000,000 *NOTE: Project previously proposed for Cat 2 in the year TxDOT is proposing to fund project using Category 1: Maintenance & Rehab which would also accerlate construction to year 2020.

13 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting Date: December 20, 2018 Agenda Item: Review and Discussion regarding Waco MPO support of safety targets for calendar year 2019 established by the Texas Department of Transportation in accordance with requirements identified as part of the Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Comments: The Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to demonstrate a performance based decision process that ties back to regional performance targets. The Safety Performance Rule establishes safety performance measure requirements to assess fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads and outlines the process for State DOTs and MPOs to establish targets and report conditions. TxDOT has adopted 2019 safety targets for Texas for five federally required safety performance measures. These targets are applicable to all public roads in Texas regardless of functional classification or ownership. The MPO must establish targets specific to public roads within the Waco Metropolitan Area for the same five safety measures no later than Feb 27, Number of Fatalities 2. Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 3. Number of Serious Injuries 4. Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT 5. Number of Non- Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries The MPO may agree to support the State s 2019 safety targets OR establish its own. By supporting TxDOT targets, the MPO would evaluate projects within the MTP and TIP based on whether they assist TxDOT in achieving their safety targets. MPO targets are not included in the assessment of whether a State met or made significant progress toward meeting its targets. TxDOT adopted targets are attached. In general, the 2019 targets aim at reducing each factor by 0.8% compared to doing nothing at all. Note that this still would result in an increase in total fatalities and serious injuries compared to With Policy Board concurrence, MPO staff will begin the required public involvement process for Policy Board approval on February 21, Action Required: Review and Discuss Safety Targets Motion By: Seconded: Content of Motion: Vote:

14 2019 Safety PM Targets Target: Total number of traffic fatalities (C-1) 2019 Target: To decrease the expected rise of fatalities to not more than a five-year average of 3,791.0 fatalities in 2019 The 2019 Target expressed as a 5-year average would be as follows: Year Target or Source Actual Data ,582 FARS ,776 ARF ,726 CRIS ,891 Target ,980 Target 2019 Target expressed as 5-year average 3,791.0 As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2019 would be 3,980 fatalities Target: To decrease the expected rise of fatalities from the projected 4,012 in 2019 to not more than 4,155 fatalities in change: reduction of 32 fatalities or 0.8%

15 Target: Total number of serious injuries (C-2) 2019 Target: To decrease the expected rise of serious injuries to not more than a five year average of 17,751.0 serious injuries in 2019 The 2019 Target expressed as a 5-year average would be as follows: Year Target or Source Actual Data ,110 CRIS ,602 CRIS ,546 CRIS ,130 Target ,367 Target 2019 Target expressed as 5-year average 17,751.0 As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2019 would be 18,367 serious injuries Target: To decrease the expected rise of serious injuries from the projected 18,516 serious injuries in 2019 to not more than 18,835 serious injuries in change: reduction of 149 serious injuries or 0.8%

16 Target: Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (C-3) 2019 Target: To decrease the expected rise of fatalities per 100 MVMT to not more than a five year average of fatalities per 100 MVMT in 2019 The 2019 Target expressed as a 5-year average would be as follows: Year Target or Source Actual Data FARS ARF CRIS Target Target 2019 Target expressed as 5-year average As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2019 would be 1.47 fatalities per 100 MVMT Target: To decrease the expected rise of fatalities per 100 MVMT from the projected 1.48 fatalities per 100 MVMT in 2019 to not more than 1.49 fatalities per 100 MVMT in change: reduction of 0.01 fatalities per 100 MVMT or 0.7%

17 Target: Serious Injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled 2019 Target: To decrease the serious injuries per 100 MVMT to not more than a five year average of serious injuries per 100 MVMT in 2019 The 2019 Target expressed as a 5-year average would be as follows: Year Target or Source Actual Data CRIS CRIS CRIS Target Target 2019 Target expressed as 5-year average As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2019 would be 6.60 serious injuries per 100 MVMT Target: To decrease the rate of serious injuries per 100 MVMT from 6.60 serious injuries per 100 MVMT in 2019 to 6.51 serious injuries per 100 MVMT in change: no change

18 Target: Total number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries 2019 Target: To decrease the expected rise of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries to not more than a five year average of 2,237.6 non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries in 2019 The 2019 Target expressed as a 5-year average would be as follows: Year Target or Source Actual Data ,036 FARS-CRIS ,301 ARF-CRIS ,148 CRIS ,309 Target ,394 Target 2019 Target expressed as 5-year average 2,237.6 As noted in the table above, the calendar year target for 2019 would be 2,394 non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries Target: To decrease the expected rise of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries from the projected 2,413 serious injuries in 2019 to not more than 2,560 non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries in change: reduction of 19 fatalities or serious injuries or 0.8%

19 Metropolitan Planning Organization Safety Performance Measures Fact Sheet Safety Performance Measures The Safety Performance Management Measures regulation supports the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and requires State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to set HSIP targets for 5 safety performance measures. This document highlights the requirements specific to MPOs and provides a comparison of MPO and State DOT responsibilities. How do MPOs establish HSIP targets? Coordination is the key for all stakeholders in setting HSIP targets. Stakeholders should work together to share data, review strategies and understand outcomes. MPOs must work with the State DOT. MPOs should also coordinate with the State Highway Safety Office, transit operators, local governments, the FHWA Division Office, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regional Office, law enforcement and emergency medical services agencies, and others. By working together, considering and HSIP Safety Targets Established by MPOs 1 Number of fatalities 2 Rate of fatalities 3 Number of serious injuries 4 Rate of serious injuries Number of non-motorized fatalities and 5 non-motorized serious injuries integrating the plans and programs of various safety stakeholders, MPOs will be better able to understand impacts to safety performance to establish appropriate HSIP targets. Coordination should start with the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). More information on the SHSP is available at MPOs establish HSIP targets by either: 1. agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the State DOT HSIP target or 2. committing to a quantifiable HSIP target for the metropolitan planning area. To provide MPOs with flexibility, MPOs may support all the State HSIP targets, establish their own specific numeric HSIP targets for all of the performance measures, or any combination. MPOs may support the State HSIP target for one or more individual performance measures and establish specific numeric targets for the other performance measures. If an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target, the MPO would Work with the State and safety stakeholders to address areas of concern for fatalities or serious injuries within the metropolitan planning area Coordinate with the State and include the safety performance measures and HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan area in the MTP (Metropolitan Transportation Plan) Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP Include a description in the TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets If an MPO establishes its own HSIP target, the MPO would Establish HSIP targets for all public roads in the metropolitan planning area in coordination with the State Estimate vehicles miles traveled (VMT) for all public roads within the metropolitan planning area for rate targets Include safety (HSIP) performance measures and HSIP targets in the MTP Integrate into the metropolitan transportation planning process, the safety goals, objectives, performance measures and targets described in other State safety transportation plans and processes such as applicable portions of the HSIP, including the SHSP Include a description in the TIP of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving HSIP targets in the MTP, linking investment priorities in the TIP to those safety targets FHWA-SA

20 Volumes for HSIP Rate Targets: MPOs that establish fatality rate or serious injury rate HSIP targets must report the VMT estimate used for such targets, and the methodology used to develop the estimate, to the State DOT. For more information on volumes for HSIP rate targets, see Roads addressed by MPO HSIP Targets: HSIP targets cover all public roadways within the metropolitan planning area boundary regardless of ownership or functional classification, just as State HSIP targets cover all public roads in the State. How do MPOs with multi-state boundaries establish HSIP targets? MPOs with multi-state boundaries must coordinate with all States involved. If an MPO with multi-state boundaries chooses to support a State HSIP target, it must do so for each State. For example, an MPO that extends into two States would agree to plan and program projects to contribute to two separate sets of HSIP targets (one for each State). If a multi-state MPO decides to establish its own HSIP target, the MPO would establish the target for the entire metropolitan planning area. When do MPOs need to establish these targets? States establish HSIP targets and report them for the upcoming calendar year in their HSIP annual report that is due August 31 each year. MPOs must establish HSIP targets within 180 days of the State establishing and reporting its HSIP targets. Since FHWA deems the HSIP reports submitted on August 31, MPOs must establish HSIP targets no later than February 27 of each year. Top 5 Things to Know about MPO HSIP Safety Performance Targets All MPOs must set a target for each of the 5 HSIP Safety Performance Measures MPOs may adopt and support the State s HSIP targets, develop their own HSIP targets, or use a combination of both MPOs must establish their HSIP targets by February 27 of the calendar year for which they apply MPO HSIP targets are reported to the State DOT MPO HSIP targets are not annually assessed for significant progress toward meeting targets; State HSIP targets are assessed annually Where do MPOs report targets? While States report their HSIP targets to FHWA in their annual HSIP report, MPOs do not report their HSIP targets directly to FHWA. Rather, the State(s) and MPO mutually agree on the manner in which the MPO reports the targets to its respective DOT(s). MPOs must include baseline safety performance, HSIP targets and progress toward achieving HSIP targets in the system performance report in the MTP. Whether an MPO agrees to support a State HSIP target or establishes its own HSIP target the MPO would include in the MTP a systems performance report evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the safety performance targets described in the MTP including progress achieved by the MPO in achieving safety performance targets Assessment of Significant Progress While FHWA will determine whether a State DOT has met or made significant progress toward meeting HSIP targets, it will not directly assess MPO progress toward meeting HSIP targets. However, FHWA will review MPO performance as part of ongoing transportation planning process reviews including the Transportation Management Area certification review and the Federal Planning Finding associated with the approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. FHWA-SA

21 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting Date: December 20,2018 Agenda Item: Review and Discussion regarding Waco MPO support of public transportation asset condition targets for calendar year 2019 established by Waco Transit System, Inc. in accordance with requirements identified as part of the Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Comments: The Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to demonstrate a performance based decision process that ties back to regional performance targets. The FAST Act requires MPOs to establish regional performance standards and to meet subsequent reporting requirements. These standards can be to support those adopted by either the State DOT or regional transit agencies, whichever is applicable. The Transit Asset Condition Performance Rule establishes requirements to assess the condition of regional transit vehicles and facilities relative to a FTA definition of State of Good Repair (SGR). SGR is the condition in which a capital asset is able to operate at a full level of performance. Waco Transit Systems, Inc. (WTS) will adopt 2019 transit asset condition targets by Jan 1, 2019, for four federally required transit asset performance measures. The MPO can either adopt a separate set of targets for transit assets or support the targets approved by WTS. By supporting WTS targets, the MPO would evaluate projects within the MTP and TIP based on whether they assist WTS in achieving their targets for asset condition. WTS draft 2019 targets: Service Area Asset Class 2018 Target for Exceeding Useful Life Benchmark Urban Buses 50% Urban Cutaway Vans 100% Urban Other Vans 100% Urban Automobiles 100% Urban Service Vehicles 100% Rural Cutaway Vans 100% Rural Other Vans 100% Rural Automobiles 0% Urban Non-Revenue Utility Vehicles 67% Rural Non-Revenue Supervisor Vehicle 0% Facility Overall Condition Target 2018 Target Transit Administration & Maintenance Building 4.4 out of % of elements rated less than adequate Transit Intermodal Terminal 4.4 out of % of elements rated less than adequate With Policy Board concurrence, MPO staff will begin the required public involvement process for Policy Board approval on February 21, Action Required: Review and Discuss Public Transportation Asset Condition Targets Motion By: Seconded: Content of Motion: Vote:

22 TAM Performance Measures Background In 2012, MAP-21 mandated FTA to develop a rule establishing a strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving public capital assets effectively through their entire life cycle. The TAM Final Rule 49 USC 625 became effective Oct. 1, 2016 and established four performance measures. The performance management requirements outlined in 49 USC 625 Subpart D are a minimum standard for transit operators. Providers with more data and sophisticated analysis expertise are allowed to add performance measures and utilize those advanced techniques in addition to the required national performance measures. Performance Measures Rolling Stock: The percentage of revenue vehicles (by type) that exceed the useful life benchmark (ULB). Equipment: The percentage of non-revenue service vehicles (by type) that exceed the ULB. Facilities: The percentage of facilities (by group) that are rated less than 3.0 on the Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) Scale. Infrastructure: The percentage of track segments (by mode) that have performance restrictions. Track segments are measured to the nearest 0.01 of a mile. Data To Be Reported - Optional Report Year 2017, Mandatory Report Year 2018 Rolling Stock: The National Transit Database (NTD) lists 23 types of rolling stock, including bus and rail modes. Targets are set for each mode an agency, or Group Plan Sponsor, has in its inventory. FTA default ULB or Agency customized ULB: Default ULBs represent maximum useful life based on the TERM model. Agencies can choose to customize based on analysis of their data OR they can use the FTA provided default ULBs. Equipment: Only 3 classes of non-revenue service vehicles are collected and used for target setting: 1) automobiles, 2) other rubber tire vehicles, and 3) other steel wheel vehicles. Facilities: Four types of facilities are reported to NTD. Only 2 groups are used for target setting 1) Administrative and Maintenance and 2) Passenger and Parking. Infrastructure: The NTD lists 9 types of rail modes; the NTD collects data by mode for track and other infrastructure assets. BRT and Ferry are NTD fixed guideway modes but are not included in TAM targets. TAM Performance Metrics: The NTD collects current year performance data. The NTD will collect additional Asset Inventory Module (AIM) data but targets forecast performance measures in the next fiscal year. TAM Narrative Report: The TAM Rule requires agencies to submit this report to the NTD annually. The report describes conditions in the prior year that led to target attainment status.

23 TERM Scale: Facility condition assessments reported to the NTD have one overall TERM rating per facility. Agencies are not required to use TERM model for conducting condition assessment but must report the facility condition assessment as a TERM rating score. What You Need to Know About Establishing Targets TERM Rating Condition Description Excellent No visible defects, near-new condition. Good Some slightly defective or deteriorated components. Adequate Moderately defective or deteriorated components. Include: Only those assets for which you have direct capital responsibility. Only asset types specifically referenced in performance measure. Group Plans: Only one unified target per performance measure type. Sponsors may choose to develop more than one Group Plan. MPOs: MPOs must establish targets specific to the MPO planning area for the same performance measures for all public transit providers in the MPO planning area within 180 days of when the transit provider establishes its targets. Opportunity to collaborate with transit providers. Example Target Calculations Rolling Stock and Equipment: Each target is based on the agency s fleet and age. Agencies set only one target per mode/class/asset type. If an agency has multiple fleets in one asset type (see example BU and CU) of different service age, it must combine those fleets to calculate the performance metric percentage of asset type that exceeds ULB and to set the following fiscal year s target. The performance metric calculation does not include emergency contingency vehicles. Asset Category Rolling Stock Vehicle Class/Type Over the road bus (BU) Vehicle Fleet Size age default ULB years FY 16 Performance Metric (% Exceeding ULB) FY17 Target years 0% 60% Cutaway bus years (CU) years 21% 21% Mini Van (MV) years 0% 0% Van (VN) years Marginal Defective or deteriorated components in need of replacement. Poor Seriously damaged components in need of immediate repair years 67% 67% Equipment Auto (AO) years 0% 0% This example assumes no new vehicle purchases in the calculation of targets for FY17, therefore the FY17 target for over the road bus (BU) increases due to the second fleet vehicles aging another year and exceeding the default ULB. If an agency is more conservative, then it might set higher value targets. If an agency is more ambitious or expects funding to purchase new vehicles, then it might set lower value targets. There is no penalty for missing a target and there is no reward for attaining a target. Targets are reported to the NTD annually on the A-90 form. The fleet information entered in the inventory forms will automatically populate the A-90 form with the range of types, classes, and modes associated with the modes reported.

24 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Implementation YOU ARE INVITED TXDOT TRUCK PARKING AND FREIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS TxDOT needs your input about Texas freight issues! TxDOT is conducting a Statewide Truck Parking Study and developing Freight Infrastructure Design Considerations to enhance the efficiency and safety of freight moving throughout Texas. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from freight shippers, carriers, facility operators, and the general public about truck parking and freight infrastructure design issues, needs, and potential solutions. Make your voice heard spread the word and encourage colleagues to sign up. Please join us in Central Texas I-35 on February 14, 2019 from 8:30 to 11:00 am Sign up HERE Killeen-Temple MPO 2180 North Main Street Belton, TX Google Map Link Can t attend a workshop? Provide your feedback by taking a quick interactive freight survey texasfreightstudies.metroquest.com/ Contact us at TxDOT_Freight@TxDOT.Gov // Round 2 Workshops Summer 2019 More info at Additional workshops are scheduled. If you are unable to attend this one, consider attending an alternate one.