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TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE Agenda Packet Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:00 a.m.‐Noon Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Government Center Room 267 (Second Floor) 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 February 2017 TCC AGENDA ITEMS: 1. R‐211EC Conformity Determination & U‐4714AB Modification 2. 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan 3. FY 2017 UPWP Amendments 4. DRAFT CMAQ Project List 5. Greater Charlotte Regional Freight Mobility Plan Update 6. Fixed Guideway and Bus State of Good Repair TIP Amendments CRTPO Staff Contact: Neil Burke, AICP, PTP Planning Coordinator (704) 353‐0198 [email protected] Title VI Policy It is the policy of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and any other related nondiscrimination Civil Rights laws and authorities. Danny Pleasant, Chair Charlotte Department of Transportation Bill Coxe, ViceChair Town of Huntersville TCC MEMBERS Charlotte Department of Transportation Charlotte‐Douglas International Airport Charlotte Engineering & Property Management Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Planning Department Town of Cornelius Town of Davidson Town of Fairview Town of Huntersville Town of Indian Trail Iredell County Town of Marshville Town of Marvin Town of Matthews Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services Agency Metropolitan Transit Commission Town of Mineral Springs Town of Mint Hill City of Monroe Town of Mooresville NCDOT – Division 10 NCDOT – Division 12 NCDOT – Public Transportation Division NCDOT ‐ Transportation Planning Branch Town of Pineville Town of Stallings City of Statesville Town of Troutman Union County Town of Waxhaw Town of Weddington Village of Wesley Chapel Town of Wingate Bicycle Focus Area Representative Greenway Focus Area Representative Pedestrian Focus Area Representative Public Health Focus Area Representative Federal Highway Administration (Ex‐officio member)
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TECHNICALCOORDINATINGCOMMITTEE

AgendaPacket

Thursday,February2,201710:00a.m.‐Noon

Charlotte‐MecklenburgGovernmentCenter

Room267(SecondFloor)600EastFourthStreetCharlotte,NC28202

February2017TCCAGENDAITEMS:1. R‐211ECConformityDetermination&U‐4714ABModification

2. 2045MetropolitanTransportationPlan3. FY2017UPWPAmendments4. DRAFTCMAQProjectList5. GreaterCharlotteRegionalFreightMobilityPlanUpdate

6. FixedGuidewayandBusStateofGoodRepairTIPAmendments

CRTPOStaffContact:NeilBurke,AICP,PTPPlanningCoordinator(704)353‐0198

[email protected]

TitleVIPolicyItisthepolicyoftheCharlotteRegionalTransportationPlanningOrganizationtoensurethatnopersonshall,onthegroundofrace,color,sex,age,nationalorigin,ordisability,beexcludedfromparticipationin,bedeniedthebenefitsof,orbeotherwisesubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyprogramoractivityasprovidedbyTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,theCivilRightsRestorationActof1987,andanyotherrelatednon‐discrimination

CivilRightslawsandauthorities.

DannyPleasant,ChairCharlotteDepartmentofTransportation

BillCoxe,Vice‐ChairTownofHuntersville

TCCMEMBERS

CharlotteDepartmentofTransportation

Charlotte‐DouglasInternationalAirport

CharlotteEngineering&PropertyManagementCharlotte‐MecklenburgPlanningDepartmentTownofCornelius

TownofDavidson

TownofFairview

TownofHuntersville

TownofIndianTrail

IredellCounty

TownofMarshville

TownofMarvin

TownofMatthews

MecklenburgCountyLandUse&EnvironmentalServicesAgencyMetropolitanTransitCommission

TownofMineralSprings

TownofMintHill

CityofMonroe

TownofMooresville

NCDOT–Division10

NCDOT–Division12

NCDOT–PublicTransportationDivision

NCDOT‐TransportationPlanningBranch

TownofPineville

TownofStallings

CityofStatesville

TownofTroutman

UnionCounty

TownofWaxhaw

TownofWeddington

VillageofWesleyChapel

TownofWingate

BicycleFocusAreaRepresentative

GreenwayFocusAreaRepresentative

PedestrianFocusAreaRepresentative

PublicHealthFocusAreaRepresentative

FederalHighwayAdministration

(Ex‐officiomember)

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The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization coordinates transportation planning

initiatives in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and the urbanized portion of Union Counties. The Technical

Coordinating Committee (TCC) is the staff arm of CRTPO. The TCC is composed of representatives of

various departments and communities that are involved in the transportation planning process, and this

committee provides consensus-based technical recommendations to the MPO board.

Unless otherwise noted, CRTPO TCC and MPO meetings are held in Room 267 (second floor) of the

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC), located at 600 East Fourth Street in Uptown

Charlotte.

Parking is available in the CMGC parking deck on Davidson Street between Third and Fourth Streets.

Parking tickets from the CMGC Deck can be validated by CRTPO staff if they are brought to the meeting.

There are two ways to enter the CMGC. Enter via the large staircase on the Davidson Street side or

through the plaza entrance facing E. Fourth St. (This is a handicapped accessible entrance.) Once inside

the building, security staff will assist you to Room 267. Security measures have been improved recently,

so please allow more time for entering the building.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations will be provided for

persons who require assistance in order to participate in Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning

Organization meetings. If assistance is needed or to request this document in an alternative format,

please contact CRTPO at (704) 336-2205 or (704) 336-5123 (fax).

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Charlotte Cornelius Davidson Fairview Huntersville Indian Trail Iredell County Marshville Marvin Matthews Mecklenburg County

Metropolitan Transit Commission Mineral Springs Mint Hill Monroe Mooresville NCDOT-Division 10 NCDOT-Division 12 Pineville

Stallings Statesville Troutman Union County Waxhaw Weddington Wesley Chapel Wingate

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TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, February 2, 2017 | 10:00 a.m.

Room 267 (Second Floor), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

1. WELCOME (5 minutes) Danny Pleasant

1) Introductions 2) Adoption of Today’s Agenda

2. CONSENT AGENDA (5 minutes) Danny Pleasant

1) Approval of January 5, 2017 TCC Minutes 2) TIP Amendments – Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Greenway Amendments

3. TCC BUSINESS (40 Minutes)

1) R-211EC Conformity Determination & U-4714AB Modification Neil Burke

a. I-485/Weddington Road Conformity Determination

ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it release a draft conformity determination for a 30-day public comment period.

BACKGROUND:

NCDOT has determined that the construction of the I-485/Weddington Road interchange (R-211EC) will affect the operations of the travel lanes on I-485 between this interchange and the I-485/John Street interchange.

The addition of one additional lane in each direction between the two interchanges will alleviate the problem.

The addition of the lanes will result in the need for an air quality conformity determination.

ATTACHMENT: I-485 Lane Configuration-Weddington Road to John St.; Vicinity Map

b. John Street/Old Monroe Road (U-4714) 2040 MTP and TIP Amendment ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it open a 30-day public comment period on amendments to the 2040 MTP and 2016-2025 TIP to segment the I-485/John Street interchange from the U-4714 project to allow the construction of loop ramps at the interchange to be let with the I-485 I-5507 project. BACKGROUND:

The I-485/John Street Interchange currently operates at capacity during the weekday peak hours.

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The initial scope of the John Street widening project (U-4714) did not include interchange improvements at I-485.

The NC Board of Transportation has amended the STIP to segment the U-4714 project to allow the construction of loop ramps at the interchange to be let with the I-485 I-5507 project as a congestion-relief measure.

Due to proximity, the 30-day public comment period for the U-4714 MTP and TIP amendments can be combined with the I-485/Weddington Road Interchange Conformity Determination.

ATTACHMENT: Vicinity Map

2) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Robert Cook ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it approve the goals and objectives and changes to the roadway ranking criteria. BACKGROUND:

• See attached memorandum.

ATTACHMENT: Memorandum; draft goals and objectives

3) FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Amendments Robert Cook ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it approve amendments to the FY 2017 UPWP. BACKGROUND:

Adjustments to the FY 2017 UPWP are necessary to reallocate funds to task codes experiencing shortfalls.

No policy or priority changes are proposed. Details on the proposed changes will be provided under separate cover in advance of

the TCC meeting. 4. TCC INFORMATION REPORTS (40 Minutes)

1) DRAFT CMAQ Project List Robert Cook BACKGROUND:

Last fall, NCDOT announced it would accept project proposals for the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) program in fiscal years 2018 and 2019.

A total of $16,720,630 is available for programming. The CRTPO issued a project call that closed on January 13. 15 projects were submitted for consideration. The Project Oversight Committee reviewed the projects at its January 26 meeting

and developed a preliminary recommendation. Final action on the CMAQ project list will be requested in March.

ATTACHMENT: DRAFT FY 2018-2019 CMAQ Project List

2) Greater Charlotte Regional Freight Mobility Plan Update Jessica Hill BACKGROUND:

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In 2015, The Centralina Council of Governments began the planning effort of a regional freight mobility plan that covers 14 counties across two states.

An update will be provided on the plan. ATTACHMENT: Freight Mobility Plan overview

3) Fixed Guideway and Bus State of Good Repair TIP Amendments David McDonald BACKGROUND:

CATS staff has proposed TIP amendments to the State of Good Repair funds (SGRF) for fixed guideway (TG-5118A) and bus (TW-4901) projects for the following reasons:

o Correct the amount the amount of prior year funding that will be expended in FY 2017.

o Update the estimate of potential SGRF funds beginning in FY 2018 until FY 2029.

5. OTHER REPORTS (10 Minutes)

1) NCDOT Report NCDOT Staff 2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group Report Curtis Bridges 3) Upcoming Issues

6. ADJOURN

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CRTPO TCC Minutes – January 5, 2017

CRTPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE Summary Meeting Minutes

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Room 267

January 5, 2017 ____ Voting Members: Chair - Danny Pleasant (CDOT), Vice-Chair - Bill Coxe (Huntersville), David McDonald (CATS), Dan Leaver (Charlotte E&PM), Jonathan Wells – alt for Ed McKinney (C-M Planning), Andrew Grant (Cornelius), Travis Johnson (Davidson), Adam McLamb – alt for Scott Kaufhold (Indian Trail), Barry Whitesides – alt for

Matthew Todd (Iredell County), Susan Habina Woolard (Matthews), Megan Green (Mecklenburg County – LUESA), Steve Frey (Mint Hill), Jim Loyd – alt for Lisa Stiwinter (Monroe), Allison Kraft (Mooresville), Anil Panicker – alt for Mark Stafford (NCDOT-Div. 12), Andy Bailey (NCDOT-TPB), Travis Morgan (Pineville), Kevin Parker – alt for

Chris Easterly (Stallings), Sherry Ashley (Statesville), Erika Martin (Troutman), Bjorn Hansen (Union County), Will Washam (Bicycle Focus Area Representative), Gwen Cook (Greenway Focus Area Representative), Scott Curry (Pedestrian Focus Area Representative), Dick Winters (Public Health Focus Area Representative) Staff: Robert Cook (CRTPO), Curtis Bridges (CRTPO), Neil Burke (CRTPO), Erin Kinne (CRTPO), Candice Rorie (CRTPO), Norm Steinman (CDOT), Anna Gallup (CDOT), Andy Grzymski (CDOT), Jason Lawrence (CATS), Loretta Barren (FHWA), Stuart Basham (NCDOT-Div. 10), Wendy Taylor (NCDOT – Div. 10), Lee Ainsworth (NCDOT- Div. 10), Patrick Sadek (Indian Trail), Brad Johnson (ICATS), Kirktoine McCleave (Mecklenburg Transportation Services) Guests: Bill Thunberg (LNTC), Steve Blakley (Kimley Horn), Nick Landa (RS&H), Jeff Hess (HNTB), Kevin Walsh (HDR), Todd Steiss (WSP/PB), Bridget Monahan (AE COM), Meg Fencil (Sustain Charlotte), Roger Diedrich (Sierra Club), Yolanda Delong (Parsons) ____ Danny Pleasant opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. TCC members, staff, and guests introduced themselves.

1. Adoption of the Agenda Mr. Pleasant explained that there were three requested modifications to the agenda following its distribution. He deferred to Neil Burke for an explanation.

Consent Agenda: Move the TIP amendments memo to the regular agenda.

Item 3.4: Mr. Burke explained that CRTPO had received information from NCDOT-Transportation Planning staff indicating that the functional classification adjustments in the vicinity of the Statesville Airport could be handled administratively and would not require CRTPO action. An information report would be provided.

New Agenda Item: Mr. Burke explained that CATS staff had requested an information report on an updated recommendation for the FTA 5307 formula share.

The modified January agenda was adopted by acclamation.

2. Consideration of Consent Agenda Mr. Pleasant explained that the consent agenda for the January meeting contained the December 1 TCC meeting minutes.

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Motion:

Bill Coxe made a motion to adopt the consent agenda. David McDonald seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

TCC BUSINESS ITEMS

3.1 TIP Amendments – Mecklenburg County Greenway Projects Presenter: Neil Burke Summary/Action Requested: Mr. Burke explained that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation staff had requested the following TIP amendments.

TIP ID # Project Description Action Required Reason for Amendment

EB-5782 McAlpine Creek Greenway Delay construction from FY 2019 to FY 2020.

County cash flow policy does not allow for earlier construction.

EB-5784 Irvins Creek Greenway

Delete EB-5784 from TIP and reallocate the $879,000 in STP-DA funds to the McDowell Creek Greenway project EB-5785.

NCDOT match and cost of federalization of this project are about the same. Expenditure is not warranted.

EB-5785 McDowell Creek Greenway Receive $879,000 in STP-DA funds from EB-5784; Delay construction from FY 2018 to FY 2020.

County cash flow policy does not allow for earlier construction.

EB-5781 Stewart Creek Greenway Delay construction from FY 2018 to FY 2020.

County cash flow policy does not allow for earlier construction.

Mr. Pleasant explained that the schedule changes for EB-5782 and EB-5781 are appropriate for TCC action today. He recommended that the re-appropriation of STP-DA funds from EB-5784 to EB-5785 should be referred to the Project Oversight Committee for a recommendation prior to TCC action. Mr. Pleasant added that locally administered project funding is assigned to specific projects, and is not assigned to the jurisdiction. When funding is refused for a locally administered project, the Project Oversight Committee must develop a recommendation to the TCC in regards to the appropriation of these funds. Motion: Mr. McDonald made a motion to recommend to the MPO that it approve the TIP amendments for schedule delays on EB-5781 and EB-5782. The TIP amendments associated with EB-5784 and EB-5785 would be referred to the POC for further discussion. Dan Leaver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3.2. Election of Officers Presenter: Danny Pleasant Summary/Action Requested: Mr. Pleasant stated that it is the responsibility of the TCC to annually elect new officers during the first meeting of the year. He then opened the nominations for Chair of the TCC.

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Chair Nominations: Sherry Ashley nominated Mr. Pleasant for Chair of the TCC for 2017. No other nominations were put forth. Mr. Coxe made a motion to close the nominations; Mr. McDonald seconded the motion. Mr. Danny Pleasant was elected Chair of the TCC for 2017 by acclamation. Vice-Chair Nominations: Mr. McDonald nominated Bill Coxe for Vice-Chair of the TCC for 2017. No other nominations were put forth. Jonathan Wells made a motion to close the nominations; Mr. Panicker seconded the motion.

Mr. Bill Coxe was elected Vice-Chair of the TCC for 2017 by acclamation.

3.3 Election of Focus Area Representatives Presenter: Neil Burke Summary/Action Requested:

Mr. Burke explained that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group (BPWG) discussed this topic at their December 9 meeting.

He explained that the BPWG recommended the re-appointment of the focus area representatives and alternates for 2017.

The following delegates and alternates were recommended by the BPWG and the associated member jurisdictions:

Focus Area Delegate Alternate Agency

Bicycle Will Washam Tim Gibbs Cornelius/CDOT

Greenway Gwen Cook Joyce Figueroa Mecklenburg County

Pedestrian Scott Curry Scott Correll CDOT

Public Health Dick Winters Allison Nelson Mecklenburg County

Motion: Mr. McDonald made a motion to elect the Bicycle, Greenway, Pedestrian and Public Health Focus Area Delegates and Alternates for 2017. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

3.4. Comprehensive Transportation Plan a. CTP Map Adoption Presenter: Robert Cook Summary/Action Requested: Mr. Cook provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. Cook stated the requested action is to recommend that the MPO:

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o adopt the four modal CTP maps (Highway, Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit/Rail), o acknowledge that the Thoroughfare Plan may continue to be recognized by some member

jurisdictions for right-of-way protection purposes o Encourage all jurisdictions to move toward using the CTP for right-of-way protection. o Recommend that the North Carolina Board of Transportation also adopt the CRTPO CTP

modal maps.

He then reviewed a series of modal map changes that were identified through the public involvement process.

He identified three commitments where staff will work to resolve identified issues within the highway maps.

Mr. Cook concluded his presentation, and TCC members asked questions and made comments. Mr. Coxe suggested that the Thoroughfare Plan map is updated to include recent amendments. He added that the Thoroughfare Plan map was last updated in 2012. Mr. Cook responded to indicate that staff will update the Thoroughfare Plan map. Mr. Pleasant expressed concern with the functional classification of the Catawba Crossings (Former Garden Parkway) as a freeway facility. NCDOT no longer plans to move forward with the Garden Parkway as a tolled freeway facility. He explained that a City of Charlotte rezoning associated with the proposed River One Development will require this alignment to be constructed as a boulevard rather than a freeway. The City of Charlotte has been in discussion with Gaston County staff and they support the concept of a boulevard alignment for the entire Catawba Crossings project. Mr. Pleasant recommended that the classification of the Catawba Crossings project be changed from freeway to boulevard in accordance with the recommendation to adopt the CTP maps. Andy Bailey explained that the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO (GCLMPO) has adopted their CTP maps in December of 2016 with the Catawba Crossings project classified as a freeway. He added that the North Carolina Board of Transportation would likely not consider adopting the CRTPO CTP maps if the highway map classification for this project was different within each MPO’s maps. Mr. Pleasant responded to indicate that a freeway alignment is infeasible in this location because of the significant amount of right-of-way that interchanges at I-485 and Dixie River Road would require. Mr. Bailey also explained that the GCLMPO is in the process of scoping a corridor feasibility study for the Catawba Crossings project with NCDOT, Charlotte-Douglas Airport, and the City of Charlotte. He indicated that he would follow up with GCLMPO staff regarding the timing of this project. Mr. Cook suggested that the TCC could make a recommendation to the MPO to adopt the CTP maps as presented and add a high-priority commitment for staff to work with the GCLMPO to complete a feasibility study for the Catawba Crossings project that would determine the appropriate functional classification of this facility. Mr. Pleasant expressed concern with this approach because the MPO would initially adopt a classification for the Catawba Crossings project that is infeasible, and it may be difficult to modify the classification at a later date. He explained that he could entertain this motion but he would not support it on a vote. Bjorn Hansen explained that he believed that the GCLMPO may support the concept of a boulevard alignment for the Catawba Crossings project, and a quick resolution may be possible if this was

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discussed with the GCLMPO Policy Board Chairman. Travis Johnson suggested requesting a letter from the GCLMPO Policy Board Chairman expressing the organizations support for a boulevard alignment classification for the entirety of the Catawba Crossings project prior to the January 2017 MPO meeting. Motion: Mr. Coxe made a motion to recommend to the MPO that it:

Adopt the four modal CTP maps (Highway, Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit/Rail)

Acknowledge that the Thoroughfare Plan may continue to be recognized by some member jurisdictions for right-of-way protection purposes

Encourage all jurisdictions to move toward using the CTP for right-of-way protection

Recommend that the North Carolina Board of Transportation also adopt the CRTPO CTP modal maps

Obtain a letter from the GCLMPO Policy Board Chairman prior to the January 2017 expressing support for a GCLMPO Highway CTP map amendment to change the classification of the Catawba Crossings project in Gaston County from a freeway to a boulevard

Commit CRTPO staff to coordinate further analysis and recommendations on the identified commitments for further analysis.

Erika Martin seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion passed with Danny Pleasant (CDOT) voting in opposition to the motion. b. Right-of-Way Issues & Map Amendment Procedures Presenter: Candice Rorie

Summary:

Mrs. Rorie provided an update following a December 6 CTP Work Group meeting.

She explained that she received seven responses to a right-of-way reservation/ordinance survey that was e-mailed to the TCC. She will follow up with phone calls to jurisdictions to obtain additional data.

Mrs. Rorie explained that peer MPOs in North Carolina will be contacted to determine how the organizations have worked with their jurisdictions in the right-of-way ordinance process.

The intended outcome of this research will be the development of a document with guidelines on right-of-way preservation ordinance procedures, and typical cross-sections. She added that municipalities will have the option of adopting these guidelines, but it is not imperative that they do.

She gave an update regarding issues associated with how map amendments will be conducted and the process to determine right-of-way reservation dimensions for facilities throughout CRTPO’s planning area.

Mrs. Rorie concluded her presentation by stating the goal is to complete this work by the end of 2017.

3.5 Aviation Drive/Airport Road Federal Functional Classification Recommendation Presenter: Sherry Ashley, Statesville Summary:

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Mrs. Ashley explained that the NCDOT functional classification maps in the vicinity of the Statesville Airport were last updated in 2010. This update did not account for the closure of Airport Road and the completion of East Aviation Drive as a result of a 2005 runway expansion at the Statesville Airport. The City of Statesville has requested to NCDOT that it update the functional classification maps to delete the section of Airport Road that was impacted by the runway expansion, and add East Aviation Drive as a minor collector. Mr. Bailey explained that the NCDOT-Transportation Planning Branch considers functional classification map changes that occur due to land use changes as an administrative modification. These administrative modifications do not require MPO approval. He explained that a resolution process is required when an MPO modifies an existing functional classification or recommends the addition of a new facility. 3.6 LYNX Silver Line/Southeast Corridor Transit Study Presenter: Jason Lawrence, CATS

Action Requested/Summary: Mr. Lawrence provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. Lawrence stated that CATS has completed a rail alternative analysis and transit study for the LYNX Silver Line and Southeast Corridor.

He explained that the MTC adopted the rail alternative analysis and transit study for the Southeast Corridor at its November 16 meeting. This action also updated CATS 2030 System Plan and subsequently replaced bus rapid transit with the light rail recommendation for the Southeast Corridor.

Mr. Lawrence explained that the current recommended light rail alignment would traverse along the east side of Independence Boulevard and within the Monroe Road corridor. There are 13 stations proposed with 8-10 Park and Ride facilities recommended along the light rail corridor. The length of the proposed corridor is approximately 13 miles. In addition, there are 7 to 10 miles of rail trail for bicyclists and pedestrians that would run parallel to this facility as part of this project.

He explained that bus rapid transit is currently represented as the LYNX Silver Line alignment on the CTP rail/transit map. The CTP rail/transit map will reflect the fixed guideway alternative and will replace the bus rapid transit option on the map.

CATS will provide an operations plan for all bus routes in the Southeast Corridor with a focus on the US 74 Express route.

He explained that the alignment of the Southeast corridor in the uptown area will be combined into a future study of the west corridor to the Charlotte-Douglas Airport.

Motion: Mr. McDonald made a recommendation to the MPO to Recommend to the MPO that it endorse the recommendations from the LYNX Silver Line/Southeast Corridor Transit Study, and amend the CTP rail/transit map to account for the recommended alignment. Susan Habina Woolard seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously. 3.7. STP-DA Criteria Modification Recommendations

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Presenter: Neil Burke Action Requested/Summary: Mr. Burke provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. Burke began his presentation by thanking the TCC members for their attendance and assistance in delivering the December 7 Joint MPO and TCC Workshop on the STP-DA criteria modifications. o The feedback received during the workshop from MPO and TCC members indicated that

there were no obstacles to prevent the adoption of the STP-DA criteria revisions during the January meetings.

Mr. Burke reviewed a series of proposed process recommendations made by the POC that covered funding targets by mode, small roadway projects, and project submittal requirements.

He then reviewed a series of proposed criteria recommendations made by the POC that would make the problem statement a pass/fail requirement, and a set of quantitative measures to prioritize highway and transit system benefit criteria.

Mr. Burke concluded his presentation by reviewing a proposed schedule for adoption of the STP-DA criteria, where a 60-day call for STP-DA projects could begin on January 19 if the MPO adopts the criteria revisions at their meeting later this month.

Will Washam asked about how the funding levels for bicycle and pedestrian projects will be determined when these projects will be evaluated using the TAP criteria. Mr. Burke explained that the POC has not determined a specific method for determining funding levels for each mode because it will depend on the type and quality of the projects received during the call. Motion: Mr. Coxe made a motion to recommend to the MPO that it approve the recommended modifications to the STP-DA criteria. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

TCC INFORMATION REPORTS 4.1 Review of the DRAFT 2018-2027 STIP

Presenter: Neil Burke Summary: Mr. Burke provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

NCDOT released the DRAFT 2018-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) on January 4, 2017.

He indicated that the P5.0 Work Group made a consensus based decision at the previous meeting to recommend that NCDOT commit the first five years of projects based upon right-of-way or construction date in the DRAFT STIP (2018-2022), with the remaining five years to be re-prioritized in P5.0 (2023-2027).

Mr. Burke explained the adoption schedule for MPOs and the Board of Transportation (BOT). o The BOT will consider adopting the STIP in June 2017. o 10-year work program will be presented

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o BOT will consider adopting the five-year STIP (2018-2022), and five-year Developmental Program (2023-27)

o FHWA recognizes the first four years (2018-2021) o MPOs must adopt their MTIPs by August of 2017.

Mr. Burke provided an overview of the CRTPO projects included within the DRAFT STIP by STI tier:

o Six Statewide Mobility projects at an estimated cost of $462 million. Three of these projects are partially funded due to the corridor cap on I-77.

o There were 17 Regional Impact projects included within the DRAFT STIP at an estimated amount of $337 million.

14 projects were programmed within Region “E” (Mecklenburg and Union Counties), and one project may be subject to reprioritization under P5.0.

3 projects were programmed within Region “F” (Iredell County), and one project may be subject to reprioritization under P5.0.

o There were 11 Division Needs projects included within the DRAFT STIP at an estimated amount of $214 million.

8 projects were programmed within Division 10 (Mecklenburg and Union Counties), and 3 of which may be subject to reprioritization under P5.0.

3 projects were programmed within Division 12 (Iredell County), and none of these projects are subject to reprioritization under P5.0.

o There were nine non-highway projects programmed within the DRAFT STIP at an estimated amount of $44.8 million.

Six percent of the programmed funds within CRTPO’s portion of the DRAFT STIP are non-highway projects.

Mr. Burke stated that staff will continue the review of the DRAFT STIP by mapping the projects to determine if there are scheduling issues, and coordination with adjacent MPOs on projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries.

4.2. FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Amendments Presenter: Robert Cook Summary: Mr. Cook explained that staff had undertaken a mid-year analysis of the FY 2017 UPWP and made the determination that amendments will be required. Action will be requested on these amendments during the February 2 TCC meeting. He explained that the following task codes are currently experiencing funding shortfalls:

V-3, Planning Work Program

V-4, Transportation Improvement Program

VI-9, Environmental Analysis & Pre-TIP Planning

Mr. Cook identified the Freight Planning (IV-8) and the Corridor Protection and Special Studies (VI-10) task codes where funding could be reallocated to alleviate the shortfalls. He indicated that the next steps will be to review the second quarter figures, and present the recommendation with the updated figures at the February TCC meeting.

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4.3. DRAFT FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program Update Presenter: Robert Cook Summary: Mr. Cook provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. Cook began his presentation by providing an estimated overview of CRTPO’s funding levels for FY 2018.

He then provided an overview of the eight local project applications received for consideration in the FY 2018 UPWP at a total amount of $551,500. Mr. Cook noted that the local projects are funded with unobligated balances of Planning (PL) funds. These are funds which were not used in previous fiscal years. o He stated that unobligated balances are declining, thus in future years, there may be

significantly less funding available for local projects.

He concluded his presentation with a review of the adoption schedule where the TCC and MPO will be requested to take action on the FY 2018 UPWP during the March 2017 meetings.

4.4. I-485 & Weddington Road Interchange Conformity Determination Presenter: Robert Cook Summary:

Mr. Cook stated that NCDOT has determined that the design of the I-485/Weddington Road interchange (R-211EC) will affect the operations of the managed lanes on I-485 between this interchange and the I-485/John Street interchange.

He explained that the solution that NCDOT has identified is the construction of one additional lane in each direction between the two interchanges.

Mr. Cook stated that the construction of the lanes will result in the need for an air quality conformity determination.

Mr. Cook concluded his presentation by stating that a request will be made at the February meeting to recommend the release of a draft conformity determination report for public review.

Mr. Coxe asked why a conformity determination is being required for the addition of a set of auxiliary lanes. Loretta Barren explained that FHWA does not classify travel lanes on a freeway that exceed two miles in length as auxiliary lanes. Since they have been identified as general purpose lanes, a conformity determination is required. Mr. Panicker expressed concern that the addition of these lanes may create a lane balance issue. Mr. Cook stated that staff will discuss the issue with the project consultant. Mr. Coxe stated that the design of the new overpass associated with this interchange project should account for the ability to construct an HOT direct connection interchange between Weddington Road and the I-485 Express Lanes. Mr. Pleasant recommended that NCDOT should investigate the feasibility of accounting for an HOT direct connection interchange given the design of the proposed overpass and report back to the TCC. Mr. Cook stated that these issues can be discussed at an upcoming Transportation Staff meeting.

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4.5 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Presenter: Robert Cook Summary: Mr. Cook provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. Cook began his presentation by reviewing a minor change to the goals and objectives to include the topic of performance based planning.

He then reviewed the minor modifications to the roadway ranking methodology for the 2045 MTP.

o One significant change to the roadway ranking criteria will be the use of data from the CONNECT study to measure the accessibility to employment criteria for the 2045 MTP. Additional discussion on this proposal will occur during an upcoming Transportation Staff meeting.

Mr. Cook explained that action will be requested during the February meetings to affirm the goals and objectives and the roadway ranking methodology.

Mr. Cook provided an overview on the project submission process for the 2045 MTP. He explained that TCC members will submit projects based upon the CTP highway map using a web-based form.

Mr. Cook stated that a project submittal workshop for the 2045 MTP will be held following the February 2 TCC meeting. The consultants will be reviewing the web-based form that will be used to submit projects for consideration in the 2045 MTP. Lunch will be provided. He encouraged all TCC members to attend.

He then announced that the official start of the public outreach effort for the 2045 MTP will begin on January 16, 2017.

o The 2045 MTP website is now live, www.2045mtp.org. o Two webinars have been scheduled for January 12 and January 19 o Additional public engagement tools such as newsletters, small group meetings, project

videos, social media, and radio interviews will also be employed as part of the outreach effort.

Mr. Coxe asked if any projects will be automatically submitted for the 2045 MTP. Nick Landa responded to explain that the 2040 MTP projects that have not been funded in a TIP will be automatically included in the database. TCC members will have the option of submitting, modifying, or deleting these projects within the database. 4.6 CRTPO FTA 5307 Transit Agency Formula Share Presenter: David McDonald Summary: Mr. McDonald provided information to the TCC via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which are incorporated into the minutes here. The presentation covered the following points:

Mr. McDonald stated that the purpose of this information report is to provide an overview of a proposal to allocate CRTPO’s FTA 5307 funds to the transit agencies within the planning area. This will be an action item during the February 2 TCC meeting.

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He explained that NCDOT-Public Transportation Division has offered to be a direct recipient of the FTA 5307 funds on behalf of Iredell County Area Transit Services, Mecklenburg County Transit Services, and Union County Transit.

Mr. McDonald explained that approximately $14 million would be available for sharing amongst the transit agencies throughout CRTPO in federal fiscal year 2016, and CATS has proposed the following formula:

o 1/3 share based on annual Vehicle Revenue Miles o 1/3 share based on fleet size (Bus equivalents – 44 seats/bus) o 1/3 share based on Ridership

Mr. McDonald concluded his presentation by explaining that he will finalize the distribution numbers for each agency prior to the February 2 TCC meeting.

Mr. Coxe emphasized that the NCDOT – Division of Public Transportation needs to become an active member of the TCC. He recommended that the TCC Chairman should write a letter to the Director of Public Transportation for NCDOT that recommends that they appoint a member of their staff to serve on the TCC and regularly attend the meetings.

OTHER REPORTS 5.1. NCDOT Report

Stuart Basham provided an update on behalf of NCDOT-Division 10:

Mainline paving is underway and some bridges are under construction on the western section of the Monroe Expressway.

The Independence Boulevard project (U-209) overpasses at Sharon Amity Road and Idlewild Road will be open to traffic later this month.

The I-485/Oakdale Road interchange is mostly complete. Duke Power needs to activate the lights and NCDOT needs to install several additional traffic signs. It is anticipated that this interchange will open later this month.

I-485 South Public Meetings (I-5507) will be held on January 17 and January 19. The January 17 public meeting will be held at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church (3316 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews) from 4:00-6:30 p.m. with a presentation at 7:00 p.m. The second meeting will be held on January 19 at South Charlotte Banquet Center (9009 Bryant Farms Road) from 4:00-6:30 p.m. with a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m.

A public meeting on the US 74 Express Lanes (U-5526A) will be held on January 26 at Ovens Auditorium. The meeting will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. It is planned to be a drop-in style meeting without a formal presentation.

Anil Panicker provided an update on behalf of NCDOT-Division 12:

Work is continuing on the I-40 and I-77 interchange in Statesville. The diverging diamond interchange at I-40 and US 21 is now open to traffic. The roundabout along US 21 in the vicinity of the interchange with I-40 is under construction. Work should be completed this spring.

The I-77 Rest Area north of Statesville is more than 50% complete.

Division 12 has issued notice to proceed to a consultant to conduct planning and preliminary engineering for the US 21/NC 115 (R-2522) project between Cedar Lane and Old Mountain Road in Troutman.

Notice to proceed has also been issued for the Brawley School Road TIP project.

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Andy Bailey announced that he will be the official NCDOT-TPB TCC representative, replacing Linda Dosse.

5.2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group Report Mr. Bridges stated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group (BPWG) will finish reviewing and scoring TAP candidate projects this afternoon. Mr. Bridges anticipates that the lists will be presented to the TCC and MPO for adoption in the first quarter of 2017. 5.3. Upcoming Issues Mr. Cook stated that deadline for the FY 2018-2019 CMAQ projects is Friday, January 13. The NCDOT deadline for these applications is March 15, 2017.

5. Adjourn: Mr. Pleasant determined that the agenda had been adequately completed and adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m.

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TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR Growing Tomorrow

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twitter.com/cltregionaltpo 704.336.2205 crtpo.org 600 east fourth street, eighth floor, charlotte, nc 28202

TO: TCC Members FROM: Neil Burke, AICP, PTP Planning Coordinator DATE: January 24, 2017 SUBJECT: Consent Agenda TIP amendments, February TCC Meeting ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it consider approving the following TIP amendments. BACKGROUND: The TIP amendments were identified by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Staff. The Project Oversight Committee reviewed the request during the January 12 meeting and

recommended that the TIP amendments can be considered for a TCC recommendation during the February meeting.

TIP ID # Project Description Action Required Reason for Amendment

EB-5784 Irvins Creek

Greenway

Delete EB-5784 from TIP and reallocate the

$879,000 in STP-DA funds to the McDowell Creek Greenway project EB-

5785.

NCDOT match and cost of federalization of this project are about the same. Expenditure is

not warranted.

EB-5785 McDowell Creek

Greenway

Receive $879,000 in STP-DA funds from EB-5784; Delay construction from

FY 2018 to FY 2020.

County cash flow policy does not allow for earlier construction.

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TO: TCC Members FROM: Robert W. Cook, AICP CRTPO Secretary DATE: January 27, 2017 SUBJECT: 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend to the MPO that it:

a. Approve the goals and objectives; and b. Changes to the roadway ranking criteria.

The goals and objectives recommendation will be considered tentative pending any public comments received. The comment period closes February 10. BACKGROUND-GOALS & OBJECTIVES: The goals and objectives contained in the MTP guide the CRTPO’s planning processes. The current goals and objectives were substantially revised with the development of the 2040

MTP. An Advisory Committee established to help guide the MTP’s development has recommended

minor changes to the goals and objectives. The draft goals and objectives were presented to both the TCC and MPO and comments were

requested from both bodies. No comments were received. BACKGROUND-ROADWAY RANKING CRITERIA: The CRTPO’s roadway ranking criteria were substantially revised during the development of

the 2040 MTP. The criteria were designed to reflect NCDOT’s project prioritization process. The Advisory Committee has reviewed the criteria and has recommended one change. The proposed change affects the Accessibility to Employment criterion. The change will not alter the criterion’s purpose-to determine how well projects serve existing

jobs. Instead, it will modify the process used to establish a score. Scores are currently established by using socio-economic data from the Metrolina Regional

Model (MRM). The proposed change will use products from CONNECT Our Future. Specifically, the process will establish scores by identifying the employment centers documented in CONNECT, then will estimate traffic volumes carried by each proposed project to and from those employment centers.

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CRTPO 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Goals & Objectives

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DRAFT 1-3-17 2045 MTP Goals & Objectives

1. Provide, manage and maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system for all modes, intended to serve all segments of the population.

a. Designate resources to maintain the existing transportation system.

�� b. Manage congestion within the existing transportation system.

c. Develop an efficient, multimodal transportation system (CTP) capable of providing an

appropriate level of service for a variety of transportation modes.

d. Encourage design features that minimize crash potential, severity and frequency.

e. Provide all users a convenient, safe and comfortable way to reach their destination, regardless of location, personal mobility level, age or economic status.

f. Promote future opportunities for inter-regional mobility through enhancements to

inter-city rail service and the provision of high-speed rail service. g. Consider extreme weather-related vulnerability in the development of the plan.

h. Accommodate the implementation of new types of vehicles, fuels, modes of

transportation and logistics practices.

2. Encourage walking, bicycling and transit options, integrated with motor vehicle transportation, by providing a transportation system that serves the public with mobility choices.

a. Increase the connectivity of the existing street network, including minimizing barriers

and disconnections of the existing roadways, and improving access to activity centers.

b. Improve the transportation system by developing streets and highways that are accessible to, or compatible with, multiple modes of transportation by utilizing design standards consistent with NCDOT’s or local complete streets policies.

c. Include sidewalks and bicycle facilities in the design of roadways to accommodate and

encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel, and maximize linkages to off-road facilities and transit services.

d. Support the operation of safe and efficient scheduled transit services that minimize

travel times and distances.

e. Encourage programs and incentives that promote ridesharing (or eliminate barriers to ridesharing).

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f. Facilitate pedestrian and bicycle safety through public awareness programs.

g. Support the implementation of the Charlotte Area Transit System’s currently adopted Corridor System Plan.

3. Provide a sustainable transportation system that improves the quality of life for

residents, promotes healthy living and is sensitive to significant features of the natural and human environments.

a. Encourage the designation of truck routes that minimize exposure to neighborhoods

and to historic and cultural resources.

b. Plan transportation facilities that protect natural, cultural and historic resources.

c. Develop transportation systems and programs that maintain or improve air quality, water quality, safety, and health outcomes.

d. Promote transportation facility designs that minimize the impact of traffic noise on

surrounding properties.

e. Emphasize designing transportation systems and facilities that preserve and complement the area’s natural features.

f. Plan transportation facilities that minimize neighborhood disruption and related

impacts.

4. Promote equitable transportation options for low income and minority neighborhoods, as well as the aging population.

a. Support opportunities to serve the elderly and transportation-disadvantaged

populations with convenient transportation to needed services.

b. Provide meaningful opportunities for public involvement in the transportation planning process.

5. Encourage regional collaboration and linkages between transportation and

land use planning.

a. Develop a multimodal transportation system in a manner consistent with adopted land use plans.

b. Support context sensitive design standards in order to encourage a transportation

system that is compatible with the natural and built environment.

c. Encourage land use strategies that maximize the potential for transit patronage and coverage.

d. Encourage land use and density criteria for transit centers and corridors.

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e. Provide linkages for pedestrians and/or bicyclists with neighborhoods, employment centers, services, commercial areas and other business districts, parks, greenways and cultural facilities such as schools and churches.

6. Support economic competitiveness by making investment decisions for

transportation modes that make the most efficient use of limited public resources and enhance system performance, as well as by pursuing sustainable funding possibilities.

a. Explore opportunities to minimize implementation and operation costs of

transportation projects. b. Identify investment priorities that advance established policies while achieving

targets to improve overall system performance.

c. Encourage the development of transportation projects that enhance the local and regional economies.

d. Foster innovative financing and partnership opportunities for project development and

implementation. e. Promote strategies that increase vehicle occupancy and the use of alternate modes by

utilizing a full range of transportation demand management options.

7. Maximize transportation opportunities for the movement of goods

a. Develop, integrate and support a freight transportation system supporting the region’s position as a major freight hub via a network of highways, railroads and airports.

b. Promote a freight transportation system that supports the movement of goods.

c. Promote the integration of, or coordination among, different transportation modes by

supporting intermodal terminals that facilitate the movement of goods.

d. Reserve designated rail corridors for future needs.

e. Encourage regional efforts to maximize the region’s competitiveness in freight and logistics.

f. Support initiatives at international and regional airports that increase the attractiveness

of the airports as major cargo facilities.

g. Encourage land use planning that supports and promotes the movement of freight by railroad.

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DRAFT FY 2018-2018 CMAQ PROJECT LIST

Reviewed by the Project Oversight Committee during the 1/26/2017 Meeting

Project Title AgencyPollutant

Reduction

Project Cost

Effectiveness

Transportation

Impact

Policy &

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CMAQ Request

FY 18/19

CMAQ

Recommend

FY 18/19

CMAQ Match

FY 18/19 Total

CostShortfall % Select

LYNX BLE - Start-up Operations Support CATS 10 0 5 0 5 10 10 10 50 3 8,000,000$ 8,000,000$ 19,600,000$ 27,600,000$ 71% X

North Mecklenburg Bus Expansion

ProjectCATS 10 5 5 0 0 10 10 10 50 3 3,000,000$ -$ 750,000$ 3,750,000$ 20%

Hornets Nest Park Intersection &

SidewalkCharlotte 5 0 15 0 5 10 10 10 55 2 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 5,310,000$ 6,810,000$ 78% X

Lakeview/Reames Roundabout Charlotte 5 0 10 0 5 10 10 10 50 3 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 3,340,000$ 4,340,000$ 77% X

Pineville-Matthews Road Sidewalk

ProjectsCharlotte 5 0 7 0 5 10 10 10 47 8 3,500,000$ 3,101,240$ 3,500,000$ 7,000,000$ 398,760$ 50% X

I-85 North Bridge Charlotte 5 0 10 0 5 10 10 10 50 3 1,750,000$ 1,750,000$ 1,750,000$ 3,500,000$ 50% X

NC Highway 115 and Hickory Street

Intersection ImprovementsCornelius 5 0 10 0 2 10 10 10 47 8 1,132,265$ 1,003,265$ 300,985$ 1,433,250$ 129,000$ 21% X

Robert Walker Drive Roundabout Davidson 5 0 8 0 0 10 10 10 43 11 452,800$ -$ 113,200$ 566,000$ 20%

Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines

(GRADE)Meck Co. 10 20 0 0 0 10 10 10 60 1 600,000$ 600,000$ 150,000$ 750,000$ 20% X

Oakdale Road @ Sunset, Miranda,

Lawing, and Simpson Rds RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 8 0 5 10 10 10 48 7 1,177,125$ 1,177,125$ 2,354,250$ 3,531,375$ 67% X

Potter Road @ Wesley Chapel Road

RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 8 0 2 10 10 10 45 10 1,032,925$ -$ 274,575$ 1,307,500$ 21%

Chestnut Road @ Weddington-

Matthews Road RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 8 0 0 10 10 10 43 11 747,000$ -$ 186,750$ 933,750$ 20%

Newtown Road @ Waxhaw-Indian Trail

Road RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 8 0 0 10 10 10 43 11 793,000$ -$ 198,250$ 991,250$ 20%

Tilley Morris Road @ Weddington-

Matthews Road RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 8 0 0 10 10 10 43 11 1,046,000$ -$ 261,500$ 1,307,500$ 20%

Newtown Road @ Marvin Road

RoundaboutNCDOT 5 0 6 0 0 10 10 10 41 15 1,598,000$ -$ 399,500$ 1,997,500$ 20%

27,329,115$ 18,131,630$ 38,489,010$ 65,818,125$ 527,760$

CMAQ Funding 16,720,630$

David Coxe Road 1,411,000$

Total 18,131,630$

Selected 18,659,390$

Shortfall (527,760)$

8th Ranked 4,632,265$

TOTALS

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The Freight Mobility Plan will guide the region’s efforts to develop a

freight transportation system that provides safe, reliable, efficient

and sustainable freight mobility and supports the region’s anticipated

economic growth. Initiated in 2015, the 2016 Greater Charlotte

Regional Freight Mobility plan will enhance the economic

competitiveness of the Charlotte region by developing an integrated,

multimodal freight transportation system that will support the

region’s economic growth, foster job creation, and provide the

mechanisms to maintain and improve the quality of life for the

region’s residents. The purpose of the plan is to strengthen the

connection between the region’s key freight transportation assets,

core industries, and land use development.

Representing a comprehensive planning effort including consideration

of the region’s continuing population and economic growth and the

resulting demands placed on the region’s land development pattern

and transportation systems. For the Charlotte region, freight

mobility planning is critical to help the region’s planning organizations

and leaders balance current and future demands for freight mobility,

economic growth, and land development.

The Freight Mobility Plan includes a set of strategic recommendations and guidance for the region’s

transportation planning organizations, local and regional governments, and the private sector to

implement. These will help local companies and the region be more economically competitive by making

sound improvements to the freight transportation system, and enhancing land use and site selection

decisions.

2012 Quick Freight Stats:

77% of freight tonnage moved by truck

42% of all NC air cargo handled by CLT

2015-2045 Quick Freight Forecasts:

increase in CLT outbound air cargo value

350% DOUBLE Outbound Shipping by Value from the Region

Million tons of freight will move

in, out, and within the Charlotte region in 2045

168

Top commodity by weight moved by rail

Cereal

Grains

The nexus between freight, multimodal transportation, and land use is an

essential building block in the Charlotte region - supporting economic and

population growth, and those businesses and jobs that help to make this area a

great place to live and work.

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PLANNING REGION

The Freight Mobility Plan project region is comprised of 14-counties in North and

South Carolina. Coordinated by Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) the

Freight Mobility Plan was developed in partnership with the region’s Transportation

Planning Organizations, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of

Commerce Economic Development Administration, N.C. and S.C. Departments of

Transportation, local governments, economic development organizations, and private

rail and trucking companies, and logistics and distribution firms.

The plan serves urban, suburban, and rural areas of the region by aiding in the

understanding of current and future levels of freight network activity, defining

feasible solutions supported by the private sector, identifying new technologies to

improve freight flow and attract new businesses to the region, and guiding the

region’s investments in freight infrastructure.

GREATER CHARLOTTE REGION STRATEGIC FREIGHT NETWORK

Within the Greater Charlotte Region there are a number of key road, rail and air

freight facilities and infrastructure. The regional Strategic Freight Network (SFN) is a

system of infrastructure that are critical to the successful movement of freight in the

region.

ROAD

Interstates, highways designated by NCDOT and SCDOT as either

truck routes or on the strategic statewide freight network, local roads

critical to local freight movement, and intermodal connectors

approved by the National Highway System.

RAIL

All active freight railroads and intermodal rail terminals which includes

Norfolk Southern and CSXT, two Class 1 railroads, connecting the

region to ports in Charleston, Savannah, and Wilmington. As well as 7

short-line railroads operating in the region, and NC and SC.

AIR

The Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) and Concord Regional

Airports are the region’s two commercial service airports.

Freight is the economy in motion.

Reliable and efficient freight transportation

networks connect businesses in this region

with customers and markets, ensures on-

time deliveries of goods and services, and

provides access for employees and

customers. Maintaining and improving the

freight transportation system is critical.

Greater Charlotte Regional Freight Mobility Plan

The Freight Plan recommendations

focus on the

STRATEGIC FREIGHT NETWORK for maintenance, operations, and

capacity improvements.

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For more information and to download the Greater Charlotte Regional Freight Mobility Plan, please visit http://www.centralina.org/regional-planning/transportation/freight/ or contact Jessica Hill - Senior Planner at 704.348.2731 or [email protected]

Contact Information

The Freight Mobility Plan includes recommendations that

support the region’s vision to enhance the region’s economic

competitiveness by developing an integrated, multi-modal

freight transportation system. Recommendations are grouped

into 3 categories:

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS to improve the freight

truck, rail, and air networks. These are infrastructure

improvements that will require additional project scoping.

REGIONAL PROGRAMS to improve how freight systems

operate. These are programs designed to determine if a

planning effort and additional analysis is necessary in order to

define the actions needed.

LOCAL POLICIES to promote the region’s assets and to

encourage land use and site selection efficiencies. These are

policy changes on the local, regional, or state level that

require action by a governing body.

FUNDING & PROJECT

PARTNERS

The efficient, reliable, and safe movement of goods is critical

to the continued growth of our regional and local economies.

Implementation of the plan’s recommendations will require

coordination from local, regional, state and national partners,

involving both public and private sectors.

Centralina Council of Governments will continue to lead the

Regional Freight Mobility project and will coordinate with the

project partners to begin outreach and education activities to

key organizations and agencies to inform them of the plan’s

outcomes, as well as gain their commitment to help implement

recommendations. In addition, the Freight Advisory

Committee, comprised of freight related private sector

representatives, will guide the project partners in the

implementation of the plan’s

recommendations and identification

of future needs and trends in the

freight industry.

Cabarrus County

City of Albemarle

City of Belmont

City of Charlotte

City of Gastonia

City of Monroe

City of Mount Holly

City of Statesville

Gaston County

Iredell County

Mecklenburg County

Stanly County

Town of Cornelius

Town of Davidson

Town of Huntersville

Town of Matthews

Town of Mooresville

Town of Stallings Town of Wadesboro

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CRTPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Work Group

February 2, 2017, 1:30PM – 3:00PM CMGC 8th Floor – Innovation Station

Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Community Updates – What’s New?

Roundtable discussion of news, local projects, and relevant issues

3. Review & Revision of CRTPO’s TAP Criteria Curtis Bridges

Begin review and enhancements to the MPO’s TAP Criteria, bearing in mind the two rounds of TAP evaluations completed to-date

4. Other Topics, Looking Forward


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