hampton roads transportation planning organization board

HRTPO Board Meeting │ November 20, 2014 │ Agenda

Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization

Board Meeting November 20, 2014

The Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia

Resolution of Condolence 10:30 am 1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda WORKSHOP AGENDA

10:35 am 3. Commonwealth Transportation Board Members Comments and Updates 4. Virginia Department of Transportation Comments and Updates 5. Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Comments and Updates 6. Military Liaisons Comments and Updates

10:45 am 7. Hampton Roads to Raleigh Highway Corridor – Future Interstate Designation 10:55 am 8. I-64/High Rise Bridge Corridor Study Environmental Assessment: VDOT 11:05 am 9. Hampton Roads High-Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan: Final 11:15 am 10. Transit Funding Fiscal Cliff: DRPT 11:25 am 11. Connect Hampton Roads Survey: HRT

MEETING AGENDA

11:45 am 12. Public Comment Period (limit 3 minutes per individual) 13. Submitted Public Comments 14. Approval of Consent Items

A. Minutes B. HRTPO Financial Statement C. FY 2015-2018 TIP Amendment: DRPT D. FY 2015-2018 TIP Revision: CMAQ and RSTP Fund Transfer Request-Virginia Beach E. FY 2015-2018 TIP Revision: CMAQ Fund Transfer Request-Norfolk F. Allocation of FY 2021 CMAQ and RSTP Funds G. Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process H. Hampton Roads High-Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan: Final I. HRPDC/HRTPO Procurement Manual J. HRTPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC): Membership K. Transportation Alternatives Program: Endorsement of Project Proposal-Williamsburg L. Hampton Roads to Raleigh Highway Corridor – Future Interstate Designation: HRTPO

Board Resolution 15. HRTPO Board Three-Month Tentative Schedule 16. Correspondence of Interest 17. Minutes of HRTPO Committee Meetings 18. For Your Information

A. Hampton Roads Transportation Fund: Monthly Financial Report B. Citizens Guide to Transportation Planning

19. Old/New Business 12:00 pm Adjournment


RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE ITEM #1: CALL TO ORDER The meeting is scheduled to be called to order by the Chair at 10:30 a.m. ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF AGENDA Members are provided an opportunity to add or delete items from the agenda. Any item for which a member desires consideration by the HRTPO Board should be submitted at this time for consideration under “Old/New Business”. ITEM #3: COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS AND

UPDATES Members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board are invited to address the HRTPO Board. ITEM #4: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS AND UPDATES The Virginia Department of Transportation representative is invited to provide comments and updates to the HRTPO Board. ITEM #5: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS

AND UPDATES The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation representative is invited to provide comments and updates to the HRTPO Board ITEM #6: MILITARY LIAISONS COMMENTS AND UPDATES Military liaisons are invited to provide comments and updates to the HRTPO Board.


ITEM #7: HAMPTON ROADS TO RALEIGH HIGHWAY CORRIDOR – FUTURE INTERSTATE DESIGNATION

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (HRCC) and the Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA), which is a regional program of the Greater Raleigh, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, are soliciting support for an initiative to secure a future Interstate designation for a highway corridor connecting Hampton Roads, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina. The route would run along U.S. Route 17 between Chesapeake, Virginia and Williamston, North Carolina; then along U.S. Route 64 between Williamston and Raleigh, North Carolina. This initiative was presented to the Chesapeake City Council in October and to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) on November 5, 2014. The HRCC and RTA are requesting HRTPO support of the initiative. Background information on the initiative and a related Virginian-Pilot news article are attached. The TTAC has recommended HRTPO Board support of this initiative in the form of a resolution (draft attached). Mr. Joe Milazzo II, PE, RTA Executive Director and Mr. Dean McClain, Director of Municipal Affairs for HRCC, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Attachment 7-A: Background Information Attachment 7-B: Draft HRTPO Board Resolution The HRTPO Board Resolution described above is for approval; see Meeting Agenda Item #14-L.

HamptonRoadstoRaleighHighwayCorridor–FutureInterstateDesignationBackgroundandRationaleTPO engagement and requested endorsement. Given the TPO’s designated role as themetropolitan planning organization for transportation policy, funding, and prioritizationfor the Hampton Roads region, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and theRegionalTransportationAlliance(RTA)businessleadershipgrouprequesttheengagementandsupportoftheTPOBoardforthisinitiativetocreateaFutureInterstatecorridorfromHamptonRoadstoRaleighviaElizabethCityandRockyMount,N.C.Strategic importance. The Norfolk to Raleigh corridor is listed as a Congressional HighPrioritycorridor,andthewesternportionofthecorridorfromRockyMounttoRaleighwasdesignated as a future Interstate last fall. The entire length of this corridor has beendesignated as a Corridor of Statewide Significance (CoSS) in Virginia and a StrategicHighwayCorridorinNorthCarolina.Economic importance. Hampton Roads and Raleigh‐Cary are two of the largestmetropolitan regions in the eastern United States served by a single primary Interstateroute(I‐64inthecaseofHamptonRoads).ThisinitiativewouldcreateasecondprimaryInterstate forbothareas,andconnect these twosouthernmid‐Atlanticeconomicenginestogether.NCDOTSecretaryTonyTatahasnotedthat,“ThefutureInterstatedesignationiscritical to further economic development in the region. The designation will enablebusinessesnear and along the corridor to growbecause theywill have thepromiseof afuture Interstate to connect between these twovital centers of commerce in theRaleighandtheNorfolk/HamptonRoadsregionofVirginia.”Current support. This initiative enjoys the support ofmore than twodozen entities andorganizations, and is ahighpriority forNorthCarolina’sGovernoraspartofhis25‐yearvision(video)andtheNCDepartmentofTransportation.Congressional Legislation. There is currently Congressional legislation introduced withbipartisan,bicameralsupport(H.R.4829,S.2720)thatwouldcreatethefutureInterstateauthorizationforthecorridor.

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HAMPTONROADSTRANSPORTATIONPLANNINGORGANIZATIONBOARDRESOLUTION2014‐07

A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNINGORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF SECURING A FUTURE INTERSTATE DESIGNATIONFORTHEHAMPTONROADSTORALEIGHHIGHWAYCORRIDOR.WHEREAS, theNorfolk,VirginiatoRaleigh,NorthCarolinahighwaycorridoris listedasaCongressional High Priority corridor and has been designated a Corridor of StatewideSignificanceinVirginiaandaStrategicHighwayCorridorinNorthCarolina;WHEREAS,thereisaninitiativetosecureafutureInterstatedesignationfortheHamptonRoads,Virginia toRaleigh,NorthCarolinacorridor, runningalongU.S.Route17betweenChesapeake, Virginia andWilliamston, North Carolina and along U.S. Route 64 betweenWilliamstonandRaleigh,NorthCarolina;WHEREAS, this initiative would significantly improve the transportation connectionbetweentheHamptonRoadsandRaleighcommercecentersandenhanceeconomicvitalityalongthecorridor;andWHEREAS, upon approval, this resolution will be submitted to the Hampton RoadsCongressionalDelegation.NOW,THEREFORE,BE ITRESOLVED, that the Hampton Roads Transportation PlanningOrganization supports securing a future Interstate designation for the Hampton Roads,VirginiatoRaleigh,NorthCarolinaHighwayCorridor.APPROVEDandADOPTED by theHamptonRoadsTransportationPlanningOrganizationBoardatitsmeetingonthe20thdayofNovember,2014.

McKinleyPriceChair

HamptonRoadsTransportationPlanningOrganization

LindaT.Johnson Vice‐Chair

HamptonRoadsTransportationPlanningOrganization

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ITEM #8: I-64/HIGH RISE BRIDGE CORRIDOR STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a public hearing Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth to present the results of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA), which analyzes potential environmental impacts associated with proposed improvements to the Interstate 64 corridor between the I-64/I-464 interchange and the I-64/I-264 interchange at Bowers Hill. The Draft EA is available online at www.64highrise.org. The website also provides information on locations at which interested parties may review a printed copy of the EA. The deadline for submitting comments on the draft EA is November 21, 2014. Mr. Scott Smizik, VDOT Environmental Division, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item.

http://www.64highrise.org/


ITEM #9: HAMPTON ROADS HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL VISION PLAN: FINAL The Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan is now complete and ready for approval. BACKGROUND: In 2009, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, the HRTPO passed resolution #2009-05 which designated a “High-Speed Rail” corridor along the NS/Route 460 corridor, supported enhancement of existing intercity passenger rail service along the CSXT/I-64 corridor, and established a regional Passenger Rail Task Force. It was further resolved that the HRTPO strongly pursue hiring a long term consultant to guide the HRTPO Board through the development of a strategic high speed and intercity passenger rail plan. As a result, the HRTPO retained the services of Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc. (TEMS). The work of TEMS has resulted in the completion of the following: Preliminary Vision Plan (Phase 1), Blueprint Study (Phase 1B), Data Collection (Phase 2A), and Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan (Phase 2B). The focus of the Phase 2B study was to develop the financial and business plan evaluation of the Norfolk-Richmond high speed rail corridor. The Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan final report (Phase 2B Norfolk-Richmond) was approved by the HRTPO Board on March 20, 2014. At this time, the HRTPO Board also approved a scope of work for a Newport News – Richmond Passenger Rail Route Analysis (Phase 2B Supplement) and authorized the HRTPO Executive Director to execute a contract with TEMS to complete the supplemental analysis. The supplemental work has since been completed by TEMS. A revised draft of Phase 2B, including the supplemental Peninsula route analysis, was presented to the Passenger Rail Task Force on September 25, 2014. At this meeting, the Task Force recommended the following as priority next steps:

1. HRTPO Board approval of the Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan upon a two-week public review and comment period.

2. Request DRPT to pursue funding for the Tier II Environmental Impact Statement of the Richmond to Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project.

The draft Vision Plan underwent public comment (September 23rd to October 14th) and the comments received were added as an appendix in the final Vision Plan. Mr. Chris Wichman, Transportation Planner, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Enclosure 9-A: Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan: Executive Summary Enclosure 9-B: Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan Enclosure 9-C: Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan: Technical Appendices

This item is for approval; see Meeting Agenda Item #14-H.


ITEM #10: TRANSIT FUNDING FISCAL CLIFF: DRPT The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) authorized issuance of Transportation Capital Projects Revenue (CPR) Bonds totaling $3 billion. A minimum of 20% ($60 million annually) was dedicated to transit capital over the next 10 years. This funding will expire after 2017, and transit capital funding will permanently decline by 62%. Future mitigation strategies could include:

• Authorize the bonding authority to be revolving based on the level of underlying insurance premiums tax revenues available for new debt service

• Allow transit projects to receive equitable considerations under House Bill 2 prioritization process, including state of good repair capital

• Increase transit’s percentage share of the transportation trust fund

Ms. Jennifer Mitchell, Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item.


ITEM #11: CONNECT HAMPTON ROADS SURVEY: HRT Connect Hampton Roads is an effort to shape a new multimodal plan for better regional mobility to support economic vitality and quality of life for communities throughout the region. Following a series of meetings hosted at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and at Hampton Roads Transit with business, military, local government, and community stakeholders, the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads formally initiated Connect Hampton Roads by resolution on June 24, 2014. The first phase has involved public engagement at over 60 events between June and September 2014, and a survey distributed throughout the region and online at www.ConnectHamptonRoads.com. There have been 13,830 participants. According to HRT, this initial phase has resulted in the most public input ever received for a transportation-related survey and multimodal transportation planning process in the history of Hampton Roads. Initial survey results will be shared, followed by a brief overview of components of the preliminary Connect Hampton Roads plan to be developed by early 2015. An HRT Resolution (attached), approved by HRT in January 2014, calls for formal consideration of mass transit as a component of major transportation projects to be pursued by the HRTPO and the Commonwealth of Virginia Mr. Brian Smith, Assistant to the President and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, and Mr. Ray Amoruso, Chief Planning and Development Officer, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Attachment 11

http://www.connecthamptonroads.com/

Attachment 11


ITEM #12: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Members of the public are invited to address the HRTPO Board. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. ITEM #13: SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS There is one submitted public comment. Any written public comments received after the preparation of this agenda will be distributed as a handout at the meeting. Attachment 13

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HRTPO Public Comment ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RE: HRTAC Draft Operating Budget/Patriots Crossing/Third Crossing Name: Charles V. McPhillips, President, Greater Norfolk Corporation Date: October 24, 2014 Subject: HRTAC Draft Operating Budget/Patriots Crossing/Third Crossing

Public Comment Input (Via US Postal Service)

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ITEM #14: APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS A. MINUTES

Minutes of the HRTPO Board meeting held on October 16, 2014 are attached. Attachment 14-A Recommended Action:

Approve the minutes.

HRTPO Board Summary Minutes – October 16, 2014 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board Summary Minutes of October 16, 2014

The Hampton Roads TPO Board Meeting was called to order at 10:41 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance: HRTPO Voting Members in Attendance: McKinley Price, Chair (NN) Linda T. Johnson, Vice-Chair (SU) Alan P. Krasnoff (CH)* Ella Ward (Alternate, CH) Barry Cheatham (FR) George Wallace (HA) Mary Jones (JC) Paul D. Fraim (NO) Kenneth I. Wright (PO) Barry Porter (SH) Charles Brown (Alternate, SU)

William D. Sessoms (VB) Clyde Haulman (WM) Senator Frank Wagner (GA)* Delegate Chris Stolle (GA)* Delegate David Yancey (GA) Jennifer Mitchell (DRPT) William E. Harrell (HRT) James Utterback (VDOT) Cathie France (Alternate, VPA) Jamie Jackson (Alternate, WATA)

HRTPO Nonvoting Members in Attendance: James E. Baker (CH) Randy Martin (FR) Mary Bunting (HA) Anne Seward (IW) Bryan Hill (JC) James Bourey (NN) Marcus Jones (NO) John Rowe (PO) J. Randall Wheeler (PQ)

Michael Johnson (SH) Selena Cuffee-Glenn (SU) James K. Spore (VB) Jackson C. Tuttle, II (WM) James O. McReynolds (YK) Shepelle Watkins-White (CTAC) Lt. Col. David Huber (Alternate, Langley-Eustis) Capt. Robert Clark (US Navy)

HRTPO Interim Executive Director: Camelia Ravanbakht

CTB Participant John Malbon Other Participants: Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage) Grindly Johnson (Commonwealth)*

HRTPO Voting Members Absent: John C. Meyer (GL) Dee Dee Darden (IW) W. Eugene Hunt (PQ) Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. (YK)

Senator Thomas Norment (GA) John Reinhart (VPA) Kevan Danker (WATA)

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HRTPO Nonvoting Members Absent: Brenda Garton (GL) Jeffrey Breeden (FAA) Irene Rico (FHWA) Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA) Reginald Lovelace (FTA)

Arthur Moye (FTAC) Col. John Allen (Langley-Eustis) Col. William Galbraith (Langley-Eustis) Wayne Shank (NAA) Ken Spirito (PAC) Randall P. Burdette (VDOA)

* Late arrival or early departure Others Recorded Attending: John Gergely, Pamela Jamieson, Donna Sayegh (Citizens); Earl Sorey (CH); Brian DeProfio (HA); Britta Ayers, Bryan Stilley, Jerri Wilson (NN); Brittany Forman, Bryan Pennington, Jeff Raliski, Ron Williams (NO); Sherri Neil (PO); Dallas Jones (SH); Eric Nielson (SU); Bob Matthias, Brian Solis (VB); Ellis W. James (NEC and Sierra Club Observer); David Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Diana McFarland (Daily Press); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Trey Agnew (Suffolk News-Herald); Generra Peck (McGuire Woods Consulting); Dennis Heuer (RK&K); Deborah Brown, John Hendrickson (Parsons Brinckerhoff); Hollis Ellis (CAE, Inc.); Rhonda Murray (US Navy); Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky (Portsmouthcitywatch.org); Barrett Hardiman (Luck Stone Corp.); Dianna Howard (VBTA, VBTP, TLP); Martha McClees (VB Vision); Will Christopher (HRPTA); Leslie Roberts (Goodman, Hughes, Dixon); Megan O’Reilly (US Route 460 Corridor Improvements Project); Steven Fox (Hampton Roads Executive Airport); Mark Osenbaugh (EV Williams); Tara Reel (VA Tech Transportation Institute); Angel Deem, Tony Gibson, Dawn Odom, Laurie Simmons, Scott Smizik (VDOT); Cathy Aiello (Aiello Enterprises); Sam Belfield, Rob Case, Brian Chenault, Kathlene Grauberger, Danetta Jankosky, Theresa Jones, Michael Kimbrel, John Mihaly, Brian Miller, Kendall Miller, Keith Nichols, Joe Paulus, Seth Schipinski, Chris Wichman (HRTPO Staff); Kelli Arledge, Melton Boyer, Jennifer Coleman, Nancy Collins, Greg Grootendorst, Randy Keaton, Mike Long, Joe Turner, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff) Approval of Agenda Chair McKinley Price asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Mayor Kenneth Wright Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Mayor Linda Johnson. The Motion Carried. Employee Recognition Chair Price recognized several employees for their outstanding service to the HRTPO and for reaching milestone anniversaries between November 1, 2013 and October 31, 2014.

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Workshop Agenda Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Member Comments and Updates Mr. John Malbon, CTB Member, reported that the CTB approved the Limited Access Enhancement to the I-64/I-264 Interchange to facilitate the project construction. He noted the CTB received a briefing regarding an update to the P3 process to ensure more accountability and transparency to Virginia’s P3 initiatives. Lastly, he stated the CTB continues to develop the prioritization elements for House Bill (HB) 2. Virginia Department of Transportation Comments and Updates Mr. James Utterback, VDOT Hampton Roads District Administrator, reported that VDOT will brief the HRTPO Board today on an update to the Route 460 SEIS and the I-64 Southside Widening (including the High-Rise Bridge) in November. He noted that re-paving work continues on I-264 eastbound. Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Comments and Updates Ms. Jennifer Mitchell, DRPT Director reported that DRPT is currently holding SYIP Public Hearings around the Commonwealth. She noted that changes have occurred in the capital and operating formula funds as a result of revenue reductions; however, DRPT has been able to offset those impacts. She indicated that DRPT has reallocated flexible STP funds from around the state in order to provide 96% funding for an HRT project for the Norfolk Naval Base. She stated that Scoping meetings have begun for the Richmond-Washington D.C. High-Speed Rail Tier II. Military Liaisons Comments and Updates Lt. Col. David Huber of Langley-Eustis thanked the Board for the opportunity to participate in its monthly meetings. Captain Robert Clark of the U.S. Navy reported that Fleet Fest will be held this upcoming weekend and noted there may be more traffic in the area. He encouraged the Board members to bring their families as it is open to the public with no admission charge. FY 2014 Audited Financial Report Ms. Leslie Roberts, Partner with Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP, reported that the FY 2014 Financial Statements of the HRPDC and their Independent Auditors’ Report states that they present fairly, in all material respects, the basic financial statements of the HRPDC, the fiscal agent for the HRTPO. She noted there were no material weaknesses or deficiencies in any of the internal controls or processes of the financial activity, and all information was free of any material misstatements. (Dep. Sec. Johnson arrives)

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HRTPO Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee Report HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda – HRTPO Board Resolution Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Interim Executive Director, reported the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee has recommended the following priorities for inclusion in the 2015 Legislative Agenda:

• Pursue Federal funding for Tier II EIS for higher-speed passenger rail service between Richmond and Hampton Roads

• Reconstitute CTB membership based on congressional districts • Distribute Highway Maintenance and Operations Funds to reduce reliance upon toll

dollars for maintenance of toll facilities • Identify dedicated source of funds for public transportation • Make Transit an eligible use of Hampton Roads Transportation Fund • Pursue options to cover loss of state transit capital funding resulting from

expiration of Capital Projects Revenue Bonds • JLARC review of equity of transportation funding • Full implementation of recommendations of 2010 Transportation Programs

Performance Audit (HB42/SB201) • Continued funding of Virginia Intercity Passenger Rail Operating and Capital Fund • Amend HRTAC and HRTF legislation to allow for the use of HRTF moneys to fund

HRTAC staff and administration • Amend HRTAC legislation to allow Chief Elected Officers (CEO) to designate another

member of council or board of supervisors to cast votes in place of CEO • Amend HRTAC legislation to use decennial census population figures for year of

census and Weldon Cooper Center population estimates for each year between census years

• Support that additional revenues from an increase in the Virginia wholesale gas tax be allocated the same way Marketplace Fairness Act revenues would have been allocated under HB2313

(Senator Wagner and Delegate Stolle arrive) After discussion, Mayor Krasnoff Moved to remove Item #5 – Make Transit an eligible use of Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the FY 2015 HRTPO Legislative Agenda; seconded by Delegate Christopher Stolle. A roll call vote was conducted.

Jurisdiction/Agency Voting Member Yes/No Absent Chesapeake Alan P. Krasnoff Yes Gloucester John Meyer Absent Hampton George Wallace No Isle of Wight Delores Darden Absent James City Mary K. Jones Yes

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Newport News McKinley L. Price No Norfolk Paul D. Fraim No Poquoson W. Eugene Hunt, Jr. Absent Portsmouth Kenneth I. Wright No Suffolk Linda T. Johnson No Virginia Beach William D. Sessoms No Williamsburg Clyde A. Haulman No York Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. Absent Franklin Randy Martin No Southampton Barry Porter Abstain General Assembly Senator Frank Wagner Yes General Assembly Senator Thomas Norment Absent General Assembly Delegate Christopher Stolle Yes General Assembly Delegate David E. Yancey Yes TDCHR William E. Harrell No WATA Jamie Jackson No VDOT James Utterback Abstain DRPT Jennifer Mitchell No VPA Cathie France Yes

The Motion Failed. Long-Term National Transportation Funding Authorization – HRTPO Resolution Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Interim Executive Director, reported that the current federal surface transportation funding authorization, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), was signed into law in July 2012. Currently, the U.S. Congress is considering short-term extensions of the Act. She stated the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee has recommended an HRTPO Board Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass a long-term surface transportation funding authorization act. She indicated the HRTPO Board Resolutions for both the HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda and the Long-Term National Transportation Funding Authorization are recommended for approval in the Consent Agenda. Six-Year Improvement Program Status Report and HRTPO Priority Projects Revised Draft FY 2015-2020 SYIP Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the August update to the Commonwealth’s revenue collections and future expectations necessitated revisions to the FY 2015-2020 SYIP to account for a reduction in revenues available for construction. In addition, the CTB is adjusting the FY 2015-2020 SYIP to transition to a new statewide project prioritization process established by the codification of House Bill 2 (HB2). He stated that with regard to HB2, $416 million has been removed from 62 projects in the current SYIP. He noted that due to criteria included in the legislation, these projects are required to go through the prioritization process to determine whether they will be funded.

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Priority Projects for FY 2016-2021 SYIP Mr. Kimbrel stated that HRTPO staff has assembled a list of priority projects in Hampton Roads to be considered during the development of the FY 2016-2021 SYIP. He noted that the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) has recommended approval of the project list. Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, it will be submitted to VDOT and DRPT during the public comment period. HRTPO Staff used the following methodology to arrive at the list of priority projects:

• Reviewed the CTB priorities for the SYIP • Reviewed the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Listed projects in order by HRTPO Prioritization Score per Prioritization Category

USDOT Request for Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Proposals Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has introduced the “Build America Investment Initiative, a new Government-wide effort to support and expand the use of innovative financing strategies, such as public-private partnerships (P3s), to help fill the Nation’s infrastructure deficit.” The USDOT has requested assistance in identifying “a pipeline of projects that can best benefit the most from our collective attention, ideally projects that are still relatively early in the planning process.” He noted that HRTPO staff has assembled a list of potential Hampton Roads P3 projects for submittal in response to the USDOT request and that the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) has recommended approval of the list. Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, the list and a brief summary of each project will be submitted to the USDOT Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation. U.S. Route 460 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: VDOT Ms. Angel Deem, VDOT Location Studies Program Manager, reported that the Route 460 project is designed to improve safety, increase mobility and evacuation services, and accommodate more freight traffic. The draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) evaluates potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of five alternatives to improve transportation on the 55-mile section of Route 460 between Suffolk and Petersburg. Ms. Deem outlined the SEIS findings, including the potential environmental consequences for each of the five build alternatives. She indicated the SEIS public hearings are currently taking place and that the public comment period will close in November. She noted that once the Commonwealth Transportation Board reviews the preferred alternative recommendation, a final SEIS will be issued in the Spring of 2015.

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Senator Frank Wagner inquired as to the amount of money already paid to the Contractor. Ms. Deem replied the Contractor was compensated at just under $300 million. Senator Wagner then inquired about the unused portion of the Contractor’s $300 million and questioned whether that amount could be reallocated to another project. Ms. Deem replied that she was unsure. Mr. Utterback stated it was his understanding that no portion of the $300 million could be reapplied to another project. Mayor William Sessoms requested VDOT return to the November HRTPO Board meeting with an update on the Route 460 project and provide a status regarding any funds that could be utilized for another project. Mr. Utterback replied affirmatively. Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process: System Performance and Mitigation Report Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Senior Transportation Engineer, reported that as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, HRTPO is required by federal law to maintain a Congestion Management Process (CMP). The Hampton Roads CMP is an on-going systematic process for managing congestion that provides information and analysis on multimodal transportation system performance and on strategies to alleviate congestion and enhance the mobility of persons and goods regionwide. During this process, HRTPO works with state and local agencies to develop these strategies and mobility options. He stated the report provides a thorough assessment of the roadway system in Hampton Roads, updates the regional Level of Service (LOS) congestion analysis (using the 2013 Existing and the 2034 Roadway Network), ranks the most congested corridors, and provides congestion mitigation strategies and recommended improvements for the congested corridors.

Regular Agenda Public Comment Period Mr. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, Portsmouth Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Board regarding the FY 2015 Legislative Agenda. Ms. Dianna Howard, representing the VBTP, VBTA, and the TLP, addressed the HRTPO Board regarding the FY 2015 Legislative Agenda. Mr. John Gergely, Newport News Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Board regarding the construction of Patriots Crossing using HRTF monies. Mr. Ellis James, Norfolk Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Board regarding the need to build the Third Crossing.

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Submitted Public Comments Chair Price reported there was one submitted public comment in the Agenda packet. Approval of Consent Items

• Minutes • HRTPO Financial Statement • Budget Amendment: Carry-Over Funding • HRTPO FY 2014 Audited Financial Report

• HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Items

o HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda – HRTPO Board Resolution o Long-Term National Transportation Funding Authorization – HRTPO Board

Resolution • HRTPO Priority Projects for FY 2016-2021 Six-Year Improvement Program • USDOT Request for Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Proposals • Transportation Alternatives Program: Endorsement of Project Proposals • Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process: System Performance and

Mitigation Report Mayor Kenneth Wright Moved to approve the Consent Agenda as written; seconded by Mr. William Harrell. The Motion Carried. Election of HRTPO Board Officers Mayor Paul Fraim, HRTPO Nominating Committee Chair, reported the HRTPO Board Bylaws state that the HRTPO Board election of officers is to take place during the first meeting after October 1st of each year. He stated the HRTPO Nominating Committee recommends Mayors McKinley Price and Linda Johnson continue for a second one-year term in their positions of HRTPO Chair and Vice Chair, respectively and Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht as Secretary. Mayor Fraim Moved to approve the nominations of Mayors McKinley Price and Linda Johnson as HRTPO Chair and Vice-Chair and Dr. Ravanbakht as Secretary; seconded by Mayor George Wallace. The Motion Carried. (Mayor Krasnoff departs) HRTPO Board Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Price outlined the HRTPO Board three-month tentative schedule, including the cancellation of the December HRTPO Board meeting.

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Correspondence of Interest Chair Price highlighted the correspondence of interest in the Agenda Packet. For Your Information Chair Price noted the items in the For Your Information section of the Agenda packet. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads TPO, the meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

Mayor McKinley Price Camelia Ravanbakht

Chair Interim Executive Director

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B. HRTPO FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the activities of September 2014 is attached. This statement reflects the financial status of the HRTPO as a whole. Attachment 14-B Recommended Action:

Accept the HRTPO Financial Statement.

REVENUESAnnual Budget

Previous YTD

Current Month YTD

VDOT-PL SEC 112 FEDERAL 1,985,006$ -$ -$ -$ VDOT-PL SEC 112 STATE 232,772 - - - VDOT-PL SEC 112 LOCAL 232,772 - - - VDOT CMAQ Grant 389,354 - - - VDOT CMAQ Grant (STATE) 97,339 - - - HRT MATCH 58,783 - - - WAT MATCH 15,000 - - - STATE PASS-THROUGH 73,783 - - - FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH 590,268 - - - HRTAC 80,000 - VDRPT 5303 FEDERAL 318,905 - - - VDRPT 5303 STATE 39,862 - - - VDRPT 5303 LOCAL 39,864 - - - SP&R 72,500 - - -

Total Revenue 4,226,208$ -$ -$ -$

EXPENSESPERSONNEL 2,424,071$ 335,664$ 160,623$ 496,287 CONTRACTUAL 30,000 - - - SPECIAL CONTRACTS 228,320 3,150 158 3,308 OFFICE SERVICES 106,334 25,194 3,415 28,609 PASS THROUGH EXPENDITURES 1,117,834 - - - INDIRECT COSTS 319,649 30,962 24,561 55,522

Total Expenses 4,226,208$ 394,970$ 188,757$ 583,726$

AGENCY BALANCE -$ (394,970)$ (188,757)$ (583,726)$

HRTPOFISCAL YEAR 2015

9/30/2014STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

Attachment 14-B


C. FY 2015-2018 TIP AMENDMENT: DRPT

Attached is a request from DRPT to amend the HRTPO FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add four new projects and modify the funding on one project, as follows:

• CCC0001 Checker Cab Company – New Freedom Program Operating Funds o Add new project to TIP, including the following funding:

$8,000 in FY 2015 FTA 5310 funds $6,000 in FY 2015 State match $1,000 in FY 2015 Local match

• CCC0002 Checker Cab Company – Purchase of Five Minivans with Ramps

o Add new project to TIP, including the following funding: $140,000 in FY 2015 FTA 5310 funds $35,000 in FY 2015 Local match

• YCNN001 Yellow Cab of Newport News – New Freedom Program Operating Funds

o Add new project to TIP, including the following funding: $7,000 in FY 2015 FTA 5310 funds $6,000 in FY 2015 State match $1,000 in FY 2015 Local match

• YCNN002 Yellow Cab of Newport News – Purchase of Five Minivans with Ramps

o Add new project to TIP, including the following funding: $140,000 in FY 2015 FTA 5310 funds $35,000 in FY 2015 Local match

• HHI004 Heart Havens Inc. – Purchase of a Nine-Passenger, Raised Roof Van with a

lift o Modify FY 2015 funding as follows:

Increase FTA 5310 funding by $4,000 Increase FY 2015 Local match by $1,000

This TIP amendment request was made available for public review and comment from October 29, 2014 through November 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 14-C

Recommended Action:

Approve the TIP amendment.

Attachment 14-C


D. FY 2015-2018 TIP REVISION: CMAQ AND RSTP FUND TRANSFER REQUEST – VIRGINIA BEACH

Attached is a request by the City of Virginia Beach to amend the HRTPO FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to reflect funding transfers for various projects. The funding transfer requests are as follows:

• Transfer $1,150,375 CMAQ (FY 08) and $840,148 CMAQ (FY 09) funds from UPC 77277 (Computerized Traffic Signal System Upgrade) to UPC 84366 (Indian River/Kempsville Intersection Improvement).

• Transfer $600,000 RSTP (FY 98) funds from UPC 77277 (CTSS Upgrade) to UPC 14603 (Lynnhaven Pkwy-Phase XI).

• Transfer $1,283,198 RSTP (FY 12) funds from UPC 52148 (Wesleyan Drive) to UPC 14603 (Lynnhaven Pkwy-Phase XI).

• Transfer $9,658 RSTP (FY 18) funds from UPC 103005 (Centerville Turnpike-Phase II) to UPC 14603 (Lynnhaven Pkwy-Phase XI).

The City of Virginia Beach will provide the twenty percent match ($398,105) for the CMAQ funding to be transferred from UPC 77277.

This TIP amendment request was made available for public review and comment from October 29, 2014 through November 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the fund transfers and associated TIP amendment.

Attachment 14-D Recommended Action:

Approve the CMAQ and RSTP fund transfers and associated TIP amendment.

Attachment 14-D


E. FY 2015-2018 TIP REVISION: CMAQ FUND TRANSFER REQUEST – NORFOLK Attached is a request by the City of Norfolk to amend the HRTPO FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to reflect the transfer of CMAQ funds from two completed projects to another active CMAQ project in the City. The funding transfer requests are as follows:

• Transfer $113,567 CMAQ (FY 11) funds from UPC 97722 (Advanced Traffic

Management System [ATMS] Controller Migration & Interconnect – Design Plans II) to UPC 98828 (Norfolk ATMS Phase 4, Construction).

• Transfer $7,234.60 CMAQ (FY 05) funds and $28,938.40 CMAQ (FY 06) funds from UPC 99108 (Modify and Expand the Existing Norfolk ATMS) to UPC 98828 (Norfolk ATMS Phase 4, Construction).

This TIP amendment request was made available for public review and comment from October 29, 2014 through November 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the fund transfer and associated TIP amendment.

Attachment 14-E Recommended Action:

Approve the CMAQ fund transfer and associated TIP amendment

Attachment 14-E


F. ALLOCATION OF FY 2021 CMAQ AND RSTP FUNDS

The HRTPO is responsible for project selection and allocation of funds under two federal funding programs – the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program and the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP). The competitive process used to select projects to receive funds from these two programs has been approved by the HRTPO Board and is documented in the Guide to the HRTPO CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process. The earliest available CMAQ and RSTP funds are for FY 2021. After considering the funding needs of previously-approved CMAQ and RSTP projects and the scores and ranks of new candidate projects, the Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) recommended a set of projects to receive FY 2021 CMAQ and RSTP allocations. The TTAC has recommended approval of the projects and allocations as recommended by the TPS. Tables 1 and 2 (Attachment 1) show the recommended FY 2021 CMAQ and RSTP allocations, respectively. The TPS report presented to the TTAC, which summarizes the TPS recommendations on project selection and funding allocations, is also attached (Attachment 2). Attachment 14-F1 Attachment 14-F2

Recommended Action:

Approve the FY 2021 RSTP and CMAQ projects and allocations shown in Attachment 14-F1.

http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/HRTPO%20CMAQ%20RSTP%20Guide.pdf

http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/HRTPO%20CMAQ%20RSTP%20Guide.pdf

ID/UPC Jurisdiction Project DescriptionProposed Allocation FY ‐ 21

New CMAQ Projects with FY‐21 AllocationsNN2CM Newport News Citywide Signal System Retiming $500,000

CH3CM Chesapeake Chesapeake Signal Timing ‐ Phase 3 $150,000



HT1CM HRT Bus Vehicle Replacement $1,712,165

IW1CM Isle of Wight Co Main Street at Route 10 sidewalk extension (Smithfield Sidewalk) $325,233

Previously Approved CMAQ Projects with FY‐21 Allocations102866 Hampton Cunningham Drive Sidewalk Project $920,000102919 Gloucester Co. Roaring Springs Bike Path & Main St Sidewalk Gap Correction $452,000102944 James City Co. Centerville Road & News Road $120,000

102972 Virginia Beach First Colonial Road & Laskin Road Intersection Improvements $1,000,000

102992 Suffolk Shoulders Hill Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements $272,000T11779 WATA Purchase 7 CNG Replacement Buses $3,073,000T11780 WATA Purchase 8 Diesel‐Electric Hybrid Replacement Buses $3,271,732T11782 WATA Purchase Five Replacement Trolleys $2,099,778

Total FY‐21 CMAQ Allocation $14,195,908

Available FY‐21 CMAQ Balance $0Prepared by HRTPO Staff on October 20, 2014

Table 1: FY 2021 CMAQ Allocations by Project

CMAQ(as recommended by TPS October 17, 2014)

Attachment 14-F1

ID/UPC Jurisdiction Project DescriptionProposed Allocation FY ‐ 21

New RSTP Projects with FY‐21 Allocations

SF1RS Suffolk West End Suffolk Bypass Interchange IMR Study $200,000

VB1RS Virginia Beach Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Improvements $398,969

PR2RS PortsmouthGeorge Washington Highway Corridor Improvements (including Elm

Avenue Intersection)$550,000

NF2RS Norfolk Campostella Bridge Rehabilitation $6,000,000

HT1RS HRT Bus Vehicle Replacement $9,158,545

Previously Approved RSTP Projects with FY‐21 Allocations13427 Poquoson Wythe Creek Rd ‐ Widen to 5‐L (Alphus to SCL) $620,00097715 Hampton Wythe Creek Road Widening $6,368,934100200 James City Co. Skiffes Creek Connector $2,500,615T14104 HRT TRAFFIX Program $1,000,000

Total FY‐21 RSTP Allocation $26,797,063

Available FY‐21 RSTP Balance $0Prepared by HRTPO Staff on October 20, 2014

Table 2: FY 2021 RSTP Allocations by Project

RSTP(as recommended by TPS October 17, 2014)

Attachment 14-F1

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMINGSUBCOMMITTEE REPORT

Presented by:

Michael S. KimbrelPrincipal Transportation Engineer

Hampton Roads Transportation Planning OrganizationNovember 5, 2014

Attachment 14-F2

2

BACKGROUND

• The HRTPO is responsible for the selection of projects and allocation of funds for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)

• CMAQ provides federal funding for projects that primarily help improve air quality

• RSTP provides federal funding for a wide variety of projects

Attachment 14-F2

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SCHEDULE

•Deadline for Public to submit CMAQ/RSTP project ideas7/31/14

•Deadline for Applications from Eligible Recipients8/15/2014

•Project evaluations completed by HRTPO staff using methodologies approved by TTAC and HRTPO Board9/30/2014

•Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) recommends projects and funding allocations to TTAC10/17/2014

•Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) takes TPS recommendations into account and recommends projects and funding allocations to HRTPO Board

11/5/2014

•HRTPO Board considers TTAC recommendations and takes final action on CMAQ/RSTP projects and funding allocations11/20/2014

Attachment 14-F2

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ESTIMATED AVAILABLE FUNDING – FY 2021

CMAQMark $14,195,908Earmarks $11,208,510Available $2,987,398

RSTPMark $26,797,063Earmarks $3,500,615Available $23,296,448

Attachment 14-F2

5

ADDRESSING PREVIOUSLY‐APPROVED PROJECTS

• One cost overrun request: Wythe Creek Road Widening– Previous Cost: $42.6M– Revised Cost: $60.0M– Cost overrun request: $17.4M

• $620,000 for Poquoson segment (UPC 13427)• $16,780,000 for Hampton segment (UPC 97715)

• TPS Recommendation – Funds to cover this cost overrun should come from Highway portion of RSTP Balance– 60/40 Balance Split = $13,977,869 Hwy; $9,318,579 Non‐Hwy

• TPS Recommendation – Allocate 50% of available Highway balance to Wythe Creek Road project– $620,000 to Poquoson segment (UPC 13427)– $6,368,934 to Hampton segment (UPC 97715)

Attachment 14-F2

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ALLOCATIONS TO NEW CMAQ PROJECTS

• TPS Recommendation – Fully fund first 4 of the 5 highest ranking candidate projects:– Citywide Signal System Retiming (NN): $500,000– Chesapeake Signal Timing Phase 3: $150,000– Chesapeake Signal Timing Phase 1: $150,000– Chesapeake Signal Timing Phase 2: $150,000

• TPS Recommendation – Fully fund Isle of Wight County project:– Main Street at Route 10 Sidewalk Extension: $325,233

• TPS Recommendation – Allocate remaining CMAQ balance to:– Bus Vehicle Replacement (HRT): $1,712,165

Attachment 14-F2

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ALLOCATIONS TO NEW RSTP PROJECTS

Highway Projects (Starting Balance: $6,988,934)• TPS Recommendation – Fully fund following candidate

projects:– Campostella Bridge Rehabilitation (NO): $6,000,000– West End Suffolk Bypass IMR Study: $200,000– Geo Washington Hwy Corridor Improvements

(First Year): $550,000

• TPS Recommendation – Add remaining Highway balance ($238,934) to Non‐Highway balance:

Attachment 14-F2

8

ALLOCATIONS TO NEW RSTP PROJECTS

Non‐Highway Projects (Starting Balance: $9,557,513)• TPS Recommendation – Fully fund Virginia Beach project:

– Bus Stop Infrastructure & Accessibility Imp: $398,969

• TPS Recommendation – Allocate remaining Non‐Highway RSTP balance to:– Bus Vehicle Replacement (HRT): $9,158,544

Attachment 14-F2

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TAP PROJECT SELECTION GUIDE

Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process• Information on the selection process for Transportation

Alternatives Program (TAP) projects– Eligible applicants and project types– Project selection process steps and timeline– Project screening and scoring criteria– Project scoring guidance– Sample application form

– HRTPO TAP Funding Policy

Attachment 14-F2

10

HRTPO TAP FUNDING POLICY

FUNDING PROGRAM CRITERIA

Must meet all applicable federal regulations and requirements

Must be consistent with the current HRTPO Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). “Consistent with the LRTP” means:o If the project is of the type that must be identified individually in the LRTP (roadway widening, new road

construction, interchange projects, fixed guideway transit projects, etc.), then the project must be included in the current LRTP.

o If the project is not of the type that must be identified individually in the LRTP (typical intersection improvements, signal timing, typical sidewalk and bikeway projects, etc.), then the project should not be incompatible with the strategies included in the LRTP.

Must be an HRTPO Board endorsed TAP project

Proposed projects scored based on VDOT Local Assistance Division TAP evaluation criteria

FUNDING POLICIES

1. HRTPO staff will coordinate with the District CTB member on his/her selected projects and allocations. This information willbe provided to the TPS to help prevent over‐funding projects.

2. The TPS shall primarily base its recommended project selection and allocations on the composite score of the candidateprojects. However, the TPS may, at its discretion, recommend allocating funds to a project based on something other thanthe composite score. Justification for such an allocation shall be included in the information provided for consideration bythe TTAC.

Attachment 14-F2

11

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval of the FY 2021 RSTP and CMAQ projects and allocations as shown in Attachment 10‐A

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval of the Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process (Enclosure 10)

Attachment 14-F2

QUESTIONS?

Attachment 14-F2


G. GUIDE TO THE HRTPO TAP PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), established under MAP-21, provides funding for a variety of transportation activities that were previously eligible for funding under separate programs under SAFETEA-LU, including Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to School. The TAP project selection process was developed cooperatively by VDOT and Virginia MPOs. The Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process documents the process used by the HRTPO to select and fund TAP projects. The Guide provides general information on the TAP, including eligible applicants and project types, as well as information specific to the HRTPO TAP selection process, including:

• Project selection steps and timelines • Project screening and scoring criteria • Project scoring guidance • Sample application form • HRTPO TAP funding policy

The TTAC recommended approval of the guide. Enclosure 14-G: Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process

Recommended Action:

Approve the Guide to the HRTPO TAP Project Selection Process.


H. HAMPTON ROADS HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER RAIL VISION PLAN: FINAL

In 2009, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, the HRTPO passed resolution #2009-05 which designated a “High-Speed Rail” corridor along the NS/Route 460 corridor, supported enhancement of existing intercity passenger rail service along the CSXT/I-64 corridor, and established a regional Passenger Rail Task Force. It was further resolved that the HRTPO strongly pursue hiring a long term consultant to guide the HRTPO Board through the development of a strategic high speed and intercity passenger rail plan. As a result, the HRTPO retained the services of Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc. (TEMS). The work of TEMS has resulted in the completion of the following studies:

• Preliminary Vision Plan (Phase 1) • Blueprint Study (Phase 1B) • Data Collection (Phase 2A) • Hampton Roads High-Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan (Phase 2B).

The focus of the Phase 2B study was to develop the financial and business plan evaluation of the Norfolk-Richmond high speed rail corridor. The report was approved by the HRTPO Board on March 20, 2014. At that time, the HRTPO Board also approved a scope of work for a Phase 2B supplemental study for a Newport News – Richmond Passenger Rail Route Analysis and authorized the HRTPO Executive Director to execute a contract with TEMS to complete the supplemental analysis. The supplemental work has since been completed by TEMS. A revised draft of Phase 2B, including the supplemental Peninsula route analysis, was presented to the Passenger Rail Task Force on September 25, 2014 and was made available for public review from September 23, 2014 through October 14, 2014. Comments received are included in the appendix of the final report. The Passenger Rail Task Force has recommended approval of the final report (enclosed). In addition, the Task Force has recommended that the HRTPO Board request that DRPT pursue funding for the Tier II Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond to Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project. This item was presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item #9. Recommended Action:

Approve the Hampton Roads High-Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan.


I. HRPDC/HRTPO PROCUREMENT MANUAL

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC)/Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Procurement Manual (Manual) is an internal document that sets forth detailed procurement methods and establishes standards for obtaining goods and services for the HRPDC and HRTPO. Board approval is required when staff implements new or amended policies and procedures. The Manual, originally approved by the HRPDC in 2010 and amended in 2012, was prepared using references from several other manuals, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). This amended document updates the processes required to purchase goods and services for the HRPDC and HRTPO. It also incorporates the use of minority businesses and contractors. This amended manual will be utilized by all staff when initiating the purchase of goods and services. A summary of the significant amendments is included in the front of the Manual. Enclosure 14-I: HRPDC/HRTPO Procurement Policy Manual

Recommended Action:

Approve the amended HRPDC/HRTPO Procurement Manual.


J. HRTPO CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC): MEMBERSHIP

The HRTPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) currently has vacancies for representatives from several Hampton Roads localities. As an advisory committee to the HRTPO Board, the mission of the CTAC is to provide the HRTPO with a citizen’s viewpoint on regional transportation issues, strategies, funding, priorities, and the decision-making process of the HRTPO. The HRTPO posted a call for membership applications to the CTAC beginning April 9, 2014 via a notice on the HRTPO website, HRTPO E-Newsletter, and Social Media. The following individuals have been recommended for CTAC membership:

• City of Hampton – Mr. James Bowie

James Bowie -- Mr. Bowie is a resident of Hampton and works in Virginia Beach as an accountant. He is a past member of Hampton VA Citizen's Unity Commission and a current member of the Hampton VA Road Viewers Board whose mission is to examine locations to determine the expediency of establishing or altering public roads, landings, or bridges at such locations. He is a past board member and current interim Treasurer at Hampton’s Church of the Nazarene.

• City of Newport News – Ms. Pamela Jamieson Pamela Jamieson -- Ms. Jamieson is a resident of Newport News. She is a retired corporate accountant and tax analyst. She was a telephone counselor with the Christian Broadcasting Network for several years and worked on staff at Hampton University as a Director of Housing in the Dean of Women's Office working directly with students. She has also volunteered as Director of Youth Counseling at Bethel Temple in Hampton as a helper in the Grief and Divorce Care Ministry at an Atlanta area Church and as a mentor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Stamford, CT.

Recommended Action:

Approve Mr. James Bowie and Ms. Pamela Jamieson to fill the vacancies for the cities of Hampton and Newport News respectively.


K. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: ENDORSEMENT OF PROJECT PROPOSAL

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), established under MAP-21, provides funding for a variety of transportation activities that were previously eligible for funding under separate programs under SAFETEA-LU, including Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to School. The VDOT Local Assistance Division (LAD) coordinates the TAP in Virginia.

Each year VDOT requests applications for candidate projects for TAP funding. Each proposed project must receive endorsement by the appropriate metropolitan planning organization. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended HRTPO Board endorsement of the following:

• Williamsburg – Monticello Avenue Multi-Use Trail

This pedestrian/bicycle facility will provide a safe critical link between two primary mixed-use developments – “High Street/Midtown” and “New Town” along Monticello Avenue. Monticello Avenue (RT 321) is a woods-lined, narrow two lane road with no streetlights. Pedestrians, many of them students from William and Mary College, are forced to walk in the on-street four foot bike lane. With a 45 mph speed limit, the road is dangerous for walkers and bicyclists, especially at night. This project would consist of a ten-foot wide asphalt trail and lighting. Both ends of the trail would connect to existing pedestrian/bike facilities. The multi-use trail is 0.8 miles in length. Project cost: $1,249,000 TAP Funding Request: $999,200

Attachment 14-K

Recommended Action:

Endorse the TAP project proposal.

Attachment 14-K


L. HAMPTON ROADS TO RALEIGH HIGHWAY CORRIDOR – FUTURE INTERSTATE DESIGNATION: HRTPO BOARD RESOLUTION

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (HRCC) and the Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA), which is a regional program of the Greater Raleigh, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, are soliciting support for an initiative to secure a future Interstate designation for a highway corridor connecting Hampton Roads, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina. The route would run along U.S. Route 17 between Chesapeake, Virginia and Williamston, North Carolina; then along U.S. Route 64 between Williamston and Raleigh, North Carolina.

This initiative was presented to the Chesapeake City Council in October. The HRCC and RTA are requesting HRTPO support of the initiative. The TTAC recommended HRTPO Board support of the resolution. This item was presented during the workshop agenda under item #7.

Recommended Action:

Approve the HRTPO Board Resolution.


ITEM #15: HRTPO BOARD THREE-MONTH TENTATIVE SCHEDULE December 2014 This meeting will be cancelled January 2015 Thursday, January 15, 2015

• FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program – Planning Priorities: Draft • Midtown Tunnel/Downtown Tunnel/Martin Luther King Freeway Extension – Commuter

Survey: Part 2 • 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan: Update • Analyzing and Mitigating the Impact of Tolls at the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels:

Draft February 2015 Thursday, February 19, 2015 This meeting will be cancelled due to the HRPDC Retreat.


ITEM #16: CORRESPONDENCE OF INTEREST A. LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION Attached is a letter dated October 2, 2014, from Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, Interim

Executive Director of the HRTPO to Ms. Jennifer Mitchell, Director of DRPT, expressing gratitude for the contributions made by Ms. Mitchell and her staff to the Passenger Rail Task Force.

Attachment 16–A B. LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO DR. CAMELIA RAVANBAKHT FOR NVTA

PRESENTATION

Attached is a letter dated October 7, 2014, from the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance to Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, Interim Director of the HRTPO, expressing its gratitude for her presentation at the 10th Annual What You Need to Know about Transportation Seminar. Attachment 16-B

C. REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES FOR I-64/I-264 INTERCHANGE

IMPROVEMENTS

Attached is a letter dated October 23, 2014, from the City of Virginia Beach to Mr. James S. Utterback, VDOT Hampton Roads District Administrator, requesting an estimate for construction for the remainder of improvements needed for the I-64/I-264 Interchange.

Attachment 16–C D. EMAIL OF APPRECIATION TO DR. CAMELIA RAVANBAKHT FOR CIVIC

PRESENTATION Attached is an email dated October 27, 2014, from the CIVIC Leadership Institute to Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, Interim Director of the HRTPO, expressing its gratitude for her presentation at the Opening Retreat of its CIVIC Class of 2015. Attachment 16-D


E. DRPT OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING HRTPO’S HAMPTON ROADS HIGH SPEED RAIL VISION PLAN ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS

Attached is a letter dated October 28, 2014, from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation to the HRTPO transmitting comments on the HRTPO High Speed Rail Vision Plan Alternatives Analysis. Attachment 16-E

F. LETTER REQUESTING FUNDING FOR PENINSULA TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY

Attached is a letter dated November 5, 2014, from the Cities of Newport News and Hampton to Governor McAuliffe requesting $1.9 million in funding for the completion of a Peninsula Transit Corridor Study.

Attachment 16-F

Attachment 16-A

Attachment 16-B

Attachment 16-C

Dr. Ravanbakht: October 27, 2014 Thank you so much for participating in the CIVIC class of 2015's Opening retreat. The information you shared really helped to lay the ground work for this years class program days - transportation is always one of the favorite subjects! I hope that you will consider speaking to the group again in the future. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to join is and I look forward to meeting you again soon. Kind regards, Sarah Jane Sarah Jane Kirkland

Director of Alumni Engagement CIVIC Leadership Institute

(757) 683-6889

www.civichr.org

Attachment 16-D

http://www.civichr.org/

Attachment 16-E

November 5, 2014 The Honorable Terrence McAuliffe Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 Dear Governor McAuliffe: We are writing on behalf of the Cities of Newport News and Hampton to ask that you include in your proposed budget, $1.9 million in funding for the completion of a Peninsula transit corridor study. We are keenly aware of the current fiscal restraints that you are facing when crafting your budget proposal. However, the investment that we are asking would be a very small part of the Commonwealth’s budget and will yield a tremendous return. As you know, there is a critical need to improve mobility and accessibility in our region. Options such as Bus Rapid Transit, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, or even Light Rail must be considered in order to insure a robust and vibrant transportation system that can support the continued success of the economic engines in our communities. A transit corridor study is the first step in the process of identifying potential high capacity transit options that will connect our regional employment centers, residential areas, and entertainment districts. Once completed, the study will serve as the foundation for the formal environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act. Our cities are home to many of the region’s largest employers such as Newport News Shipbuilding, Riverside Health System, Alcoa-Howmet, NASA Langley Research Center, and Canon Virginia. These five employers alone represent over 34,000 employees. Add to that number the many individuals who travel each day to Joint Base Langley Eustis, Jefferson Lab, our K-12 public schools, colleges and universities, and many other destinations and it becomes clear that an investment to fund this study is an investment in the future vitality of the region.

Attachment 16-F

We appreciate your energy and the seemingly tireless efforts that you have made to bring jobs and prosperity to Virginia. We hope that you will continue with this forward momentum. We believe that improving mobility in our region is a step in that direction and we hope that you will support our efforts by including the necessary funding in your budget proposal. Warm Regards, McKinley L. Price, DDS Mayor City of Newport News

George Wallace Mayor City of Hampton

CC: Aubrey Layne, Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Mitchell, Director, Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation William Harrell, Director, Hampton Roads Transit Camilia Ravanbakht, Interim Director, HRTPO James M. Bourey, City Manager, Newport News Mary Bunting, City Manager, Hampton

Attachment 16-F


ITEM #17: MINUTES OF HRTPO COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The summary minutes of the August 7, 2014 meeting of the HRTPO Freight

Transportation Advisory Committee are attached. Attachment 17–A B. TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the September 3, 2014 meeting of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee are attached. Attachment 17-B

C. LEGISLATIVE AD-HOC COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the September 11, 2014 meeting of the Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee are attached.

Attachment 17–C D. PASENGER RAIL TASK FORCE

The summary minutes of the September 25, 2014 meeting of the Passenger Rail Task Force are attached. Attachment 17-D

E. TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The summary minutes of the October 1, 2014 meeting of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee are attached.

Attachment 17-E

Freight Transportation Advisory Committee of the HRTPO Meeting Minutes

August 7, 2014 The Virginia Port Authority

101 W Main St., #600, Norfolk, VA 23510 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Co-Chairman Arthur W. Moye, Jr. called the HRTPO Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) to order at 11:00 a.m. in the Waterside Conference Room at the Virginia Port Authority, with the following in attendance: MEMBERS: Amy Brown (The Cross Globe Group) Arthur W. Moye, Jr. (Virginia Maritime Association) – Co-Chairperson Bill Bell (Newport News Shipbuilding) Bobby Norris (Wal Mart) Chris Luebbers (Norfolk Southern Corporation) Delegate Christopher P. Stolle (Virginia General Assembly) – Co-Chairperson Keith Helton (Givens Transportation) Cornelia Steinert (Canon Virginia, Inc.) Mike Abbott (COSCO Container Lines) STAFF: Jeff Florin (Virginia Port Authority) Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting) Rob Case (HRTPO)

OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Nathan Hudson (Cambridge Systematics) Greg Grootendorst (HRPDC) Ashley McLeod (VMA Membership Coordinator) PUBLIC: None present

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1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Co-Chairman Moye at 11:00 a.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

There were no public comments. Mr. Florin stated that the FTAC staff was delayed in responding to a public comment submitted on March 6, 2014 by Dr. Joseph Discenza. Mr. Florin indicated that a response would be prepared and submitted to the FTAC for review at its next meeting.

3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING’S MINUTES

Co-Chairman Moye indicated the FTAC Summary Minutes of the April 1, 2014 were included in the August agenda. He asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes. Hearing none, Delegate Stolle Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Bell. The Motion Carried.

REGULAR AGENDA: 4. VPA ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF TOLL PRICING IN HAMPTON ROADS

Mr. Hudson with Cambridge Systematics briefed the FTAC on the current progress and findings of the Economic Analysis of Freight Movements in the Hampton Roads study. He indicated that the effort to date has been establishing the baseline conditions within Hampton Roads. Mr. Hudson indicated that the following five key methodology elements will be used to assess baseline conditions:

1. Travel Demand (internal and external to Hampton Road)

2. Economic and Industry Development (top 10 areas within the state)

3. Freight and Trade data support will be provided by a sub-consultant (Delcan)

4. Tolling and Funding Alternatives (test elasticity by type and destination of trip)

5. Economic Cost Analysis (quantify finding from four previous elements by major corridor, region and state)

Mr. Hudson indicated that the primary data sources will be obtained from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Federal Highway Administration’s Freight Analysis Framework. Mr. Hudson further indicated that as part of this study, Cambridge Systematics is subdividing the regional data into county level (county specific Origin/Destination), which will only evaluate trips that start or end in Hampton Roads. Mr. Hudson noted that in the absences of actual data by a particular type of trip weighting factors will be applied regionally by population.

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Mr. Bell, ask if this methodology would be applied to the through-trips and not just Origin/Destination trips. Mr. Hudson indicated through trips would not be included. However during discussion, committee members agreed that these type of trips would constitute a very low volume of the overall volume of trips based on the location of Hampton Roads adjacent to the coastline. Whereas through trips would be a major component for areas such as Richmond and localities along I-81. Mr. Luebbers asked if oversea trips will be considered, to which Mr. Hudson indicated that stops at the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) would be considered. Mr. Hudson provided the following current findings:

Domestic freight trips by water (tonnage) are anticipated to decrease by 62% from 2012 to 2040 (data does not include international shipments from China). The data needs to be considered in its entirety. For example, there has been a reduction in coal that travels along the inter-coastal waterway, but an increase in rail movements for this commodity.

The data reflects current trends but does not include future plans, such as Virginia’s vision to increase barge traffic between Hampton Roads and Richmond.

Freight trips by rail (tonnage) are anticipated to see the largest growth from among the modes of travel – a growth of 149% from 2012 to 2040.

Port of Norfolk is anticipated to see the largest growth from 2012 to 2040 in truck shipments (inbound and outbound) within the region.

While the Port of Norfolk will see biggest growth for outbound truck trips, the Port of Newport News and Isle of Wight County are anticipated to see significant growth as well.

Mr. Case requested clarification on the Freight Moves by Mode values as shown on Slide 5 of Mr. Hudson’s presentation. It was noted that the quantities are reported in 1,000 of tons. Mr. Luebbers asked whether a multimodal trip is reflected in the data (for example, water to rail trip). Mr. Hudson indicated the trip is reflected only for a single mode and would be for the one associated with the greatest duration length.

Mr. Hudson outlined the next steps of the study and indicated detailed research would begin over the next six-week period to include:

Estimating costs for top Origin/Destination clusters (to include forecasted future costs)

Stakeholder engagement (to include interviews and focus groups)

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Mr. Hudson stated that once the preliminary findings are completed, the study team anticipates sharing the preliminary results with small focus groups to obtain input on assumptions and risk factors. Mr. Florin requested that FTAC members provide input on stakeholders to be interviewed. After a brief discussion, it was determined that FTAC staff would circulate a list of stakeholders to FTAC members to evaluate prior to providing to Cambridge Systematics for the stakeholder interviews.

5. VTRANS2040

Mr. Florin and Mr. Hudson briefed the FTAC on the Commonwealth’s long-range multimodal transportation plan – VTrans2040. Mr. Florin briefed the FTAC on the development of the VTrans2040 goals, indicating that previous plans, each state agency (VDOT, VPA, DRPT, and DOAV) were tasked with preparing independent planning documents on various schedules. For the development of VTrans2040 plan, the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) is taking the lead and has created a comprehensive working commitment of all agencies to create a map for Virginia on a consolidated schedule to leverage data for each agency study with the goal to create a comprehensive vision for the Commonwealth. Mr. Florin indicated that the vision and goals have been moved to performance-based planning, which includes the movement of passengers and goods. He noted that while the study for freight has been on-going for about the last five years, it has been developed into a Freight Plan and is now in the final editing stages and will be shared with FTAC upon completion. Mr. Florin noted that based on recent federal and state legislation, the importance of freight movement is elevated at the national level. Legislators are looking to understanding current trends and needs for this industry and how to enhance this significant contribution to the Commonwealth. Mr. Hudson presented the following VTrans2040 Trends Analysis findings:

The Work Force is forecasted to grow and diversify due to migration and immigration.

The Professional Services employment sector is anticipated to see the most growth, however with a high concentration in urbanized localities (Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hampton Roads). Delegate Stolle asked how services were identified as ‘professional’. Mr. Hudson indicated that the National Industrial Classification (NIC) was utilized to define Professional employment, which includes lawyers, consultant, accountants, etc.

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Retail Trade employment is forecasted to see an evenly distributed growth across the Commonwealth.

Mr. Bell asked if this data reflected current conditions comparing geographical areas or did the data reflect a percentage of growth for each area over a period of time. The later data would illustrate key opportunities along the I-81 corridor. Mr. Hudson indicated the data reflected current conditions.

Relative to the Agriculture industry, Virginia ranks 4th in Tobacco on a National level, however the Tobacco industry is anticipated to continue to decrease in future years.

Poultry and eggs has the greatest value in sales for the Commonwealth, and is ranked 14th across the U.S.

Relative to travel behavior, it was noted that with a steady increase in population, vehicles miles traveled (VMT) per capita is anticipated to drop. This trend may be associated with recession, fuel cost, and cultural – e.g. a more urbanized population).

Ms. Brown asked Mr. Hudson what criteria was used to select the top 10 manufacturing sectors. After a brief discussion, it was determined that the FTAC would like to provide input on which industries were selected prior to Cambridge Systematics beginning a detailed evaluation of data by industry, by mode.

Mr. Florin noted that two of the key transportation focuses for the Administration are to bring more jobs to the Commonwealth and to move more Freight to and from the Port. Thus, understanding this data will be a critical component of determining where to focus our efforts.

6. 2040 LRTP CANDIDATE PROJECTS

Mr. Case briefed the FTAC on the HRTPO 2040 LRTP Candidate Projects and the 2040 LRTP Candidate, Committed and FTAC-Identified Projects maps that were provided as a handout. Mr. Case stated that a project that is Committed indicates that it is included in the 2034 LRTP and funded and will not be scored through the previously adopted prioritization process. The Candidate Projects will be scored through the project prioritization tool. Mr. Florin briefed the FTAC on how projects are scored by the project prioritization tool, which includes three components: Utility, Viability and Economic Vitality. Mr. Bell added that the FTAC participated in the development of the prioritization tool methodology relative to Economic Vitality. He further noted that the FTAC has the opportunity to participate in the development of the 2040 LRTP by providing comments on regional projects significant to freight movement.

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Delegate Stolle asked if there was an established formula of funding with the HRTAC to fund the nine HRTF Candidate Projects (i.e. regular state funds, tolls, bonding). Mr. Florin and Mrs. McPherson indicated that was the responsibility of the HRTAC and that its Finance Subcommittee was addressing that exact issue within the next several weeks. Mr. Bell asked if there is a role for FTAC within the HRTAC process. Mr. Florin and Mrs. McPherson indicated that the role of FTAC is to provide input to the TPO which provides the programming function for the region. In turn, this guidance may be useful to HRTAC to execute a specific set of projects previously identified. Mr. Moye asked if the list of HRTF Candidate Projects have been prioritized and Mr. Florin indicated they had not at this time. Mrs. McPherson shared at the July 17, 2014 HRTAC meeting, Mr. James Utterback, VDOT District Administrator for Hampton Roads, presented a fiscally-unconstrained schedule to build all nine projects and that VDOT anticipates presenting a fiscally-constrained schedule at the August 21, 2014 meeting. After a brief discussion, it was determined that the FTAC should review the list of HRTF Candidate Projects and possibly prepare a resolution identifying the benefits of those with a direct impact on freight. Delegate Stolle inquired about the cost of the HRTF Candidate Projects and if HRTAC is considering bonding and debt financing. Mr. Florin indicated that this was an option being considered. Delegate Stolle recommended that the FTAC should better identify the impacts of tolls within the freight community and understand the pros and cons in order to determine who is being impacted.

7. HRTPO PROJECT PRIORITIZATION TOOL

This agenda item was deferred to the next FTAC meeting.

8. HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION

During Agenda Item #9, Mr. Case provided input on several roles and responsibilities of the FTAC with regards to the HRTAC, as well as how the HRTF Candidate Projects were selected. Mrs. McPherson noted that the HRTPO approved to allocate $44 million from the HRTF revenues to Segment 1 of the I-64 Peninsula Widening at its January 16, 2014 meeting. Mr. Case clarified that the HRTPO took action on this prior to the establishment of the HRTAC.

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Mr. Bell asked why the projects were divided into segments and phases. Mr. Case and Mr. Florin explained that this approach creates more manageable projects for both funding and construction. Mr. Case noted that the HRTPO has a link within their website that identifies the members of the HRTAC.

9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. unless an earlier meeting is required pending actions from the August 21, 2014 HRTAC meeting.

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Summary TTAC Minutes – September 3, 2014 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

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

September 3, 2014

The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance:

TTAC Voting Members in Attendance: Robert Gey (Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (Alternate, CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Garrey Curry (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) John Yorks (HA) Paul Holt (JC) Jackie Kassel (NN) Tom Slaughter (NN)

Robert Brown (NO) Jeff Raliski (NO) Susan Wilson (PO) Kevin Wyne (PQ) Sherry Earley (SU) Robert Lewis (SU) Phil Pullen (VB) Brian Solis (VB) Reed Nester (WM)

Tim Cross (YK) Chris Arabia (DRPT) Julie Timm (HRT) Dawn Odom (VDOT) Stephen Rowan (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Kevin Abt (VPA) Jamie Jackson (WATA)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Steve Lambert (CH) Gary Walton (CH) Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Emily Gibson (GL) Keith Cannady (HA) Jamie Oliver (IW)

Michael Stallings (IW) Peter Stephenson (IW) Allen J. Murphy, Jr. (JC) Tammy Rosario (JC) James Wright (PO) Ellen Roberts (PQ)

Debbie Vest (PQ) Scott Mills (SU) Daniel Clayton (WM) Steve Martin (WM) J. Mark Carter (YK) Al Maddalena (YK)

TTAC Nonvoting Members in Attendance: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Rhonda Murray (NAVY) TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Tony Cho (FTA) Clifford Burnette (VDOA) HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Brian Chenault Kathlene Grauberger Theresa Jones

Mike Kimbrel John Mihaly Kendall Miller Keith Nichols

Camelia Ravanbakht Dale Stith Chris Wichman

Others Recorded Attending: Angela Hopkins, Bryan Stilley (NN); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Unwanna Dabney (Parsons Brinckerhoff); Steve Hetrick (Albeck Gerken); Dan Bell (FHR); Ron Hodges (HRT/TRAFFIX); Keisha Branch, Brian Smith (HRT); Cathy McGhee (VCTIR/VDOT); Allison Richter, Jason Robinson, Craig Van Dussan (VDOT/Fredericksburg); Angela Biney, Tony Gibson, Sonya Hallums-Ponton, Darryll Lewis, Bryant Porter, Pete Reilly, Christopher Voigt (VDOT); Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Introductions Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht introduced Mr. John Mihaly, HRTPO Transportation Analyst as the newest employee of the HRTPO. Public Comment Period There was no public comment. Submitted Public Comments There were no submitted public comments in the agenda packet. Comments and Updates from State and Federal Agencies and the Military Ms. Dawn Odom of VDOT reported that revenue sharing applications are due to VDOT by October 15, 2014. VDOT will hold its annual fall transportation meeting regarding the SYIP on September 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Regional Building. She noted that statewide monies in the SYIP may have to be reduced by approximately $200 million. Mr. Chris Arabia of DRPT reported that DRPT is seeking input for the goals and objectives for the VTrans 2040 Transit Vision Plan. There were no comments from the FHWA. There were no comments from the Navy. There were no comments from the VPA. Approval of Agenda Chair Robert Gey asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht requested to pull Agenda Item 17 – Results of In-Season Review of Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Plans since the results were not published as scheduled. Mr. Garrey Curry Moved to approve the agenda as amended; seconded by Mr. Earl Sorey. The Motion Carried. Summary Minutes Chair Gey indicated the Summary Minutes of the July 3, 2014 meeting were included in the September TTAC Agenda. He asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Tim Cross Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Eric Strigfield. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: Gloucester County Mr. Garrey Curry reported that Gloucester County has requested to amend the HRTPO FY 2012–2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to consolidate two CMAQ projects into one project as follows:

• Consolidate UPC 100624, Route 1216 (Hayes Road) Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements and UPC 100625, Route 216 (Guinea Road) Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, into a single project under UPC 100625.

This TIP amendment request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on August 27, 2014 and runs through September 10, 2014. Mr. Curry Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP Amendment; seconded by Mr. John Yorks. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Ms. Dawn Odom reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the HRTPO FY 2012–2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 105900 – ERC Task Order Funding – Downtown/Midtown Tunnel. This UPC is being established under the oversight project on the interstate system (UPC 97175) to account for additional payments owed by VDOT as a result of change orders during the construction phase.

This TIP amendment request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on August 27, 2014 and runs through September 10, 2014. Mr. Stringfield Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP Amendment; seconded by Mr. Steve Rowan. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Ms. Dawn Odom reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the HRTPO FY 2012–2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) should VDOT receive Bonus Obligation Authority (OA) for FFY 2014. The particulars are as follows:

• VDOT has requested $200 million in Bonus OA • If awarded, VDOT expects the apportionment to be in RSTP funds • Federal regulations require candidate projects to have the ability to obligate the federal

funds by September 2014 • Given the limited opportunities to advance projects in this timeframe in Hampton Roads,

VDOT proposes using any additional RSTP funds resulting from this endeavor on three existing pavement rehabilitation projects

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• This TIP amendment request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on August 27, 2014 and runs through September 10, 2014.

Mr. Robert Lewis Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP Amendment; seconded by Mr. Sorey. The Motion Carried. 2034 LRTP Amendment – HRTF Projects Ms. Dale Stith, HRTPO Senior Transportation Planner, reported that HRTPO staff has requested to amend the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to account for the HRTPO Board action of October 17, 2013, in which the Board adopted a resolution that “supports the attached list and map of candidate projects to be funded, in whole or in part,” with Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) revenues. The request is to add the following projects to the 2034 LRTP:

1. I-64 Peninsula Segment 2: from 0.50 mile east of Route 238 (near Exit 247) to Route 199 (Exit 242)

2. I-64 Peninsula Segment 3: from Route 199 (Exit 242) to Route 199 (Exit 234) 3. I-64 Interchange at Fort Eustis Boulevard 4. Third Crossing – Patriots Crossing with Craney Island Connector 5. Third Crossing – I-664 Widening: from Bowers Hill to I-64 on the Peninsula, including

Bowers Hill Interchange 6. I-64 Southside Widening: from I-464 to Bowers Hill, including High-Rise Bridge 7. I-64/I-264 Interchange (near Norfolk/Virginia Beach line) 8. US Route 460/58/13 Connector: from Bowers Hill to Route 58 Bypass, including SPSA

and Airport Interchanges The total estimated cost for the projects listed above is approximately $8.56 billion. Over a 20-year period, the cumulative estimated total of HRTF revenues is approximately $8 billion. For the purposes of financial constraint, it is assumed that the difference will be funded with a combination of:

• Federal funds • A portion of the statewide HB2313 revenues expected to be allocated to Hampton Roads • Other state funds • Other sources, which could include tolls

This 2034 LRTP amendment request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on August 27, 2014 and runs through September 10, 2014.

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After a lengthy discussion Mr. Tom Slaughter Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the 2034 LRTP amendment with the additional suggestion by HRT to include the “multimodal component” in the description of projects 4 and 5 above, as specified in the original project documents, and with the following recommendations from FHWA:

• More robust public involvement opportunity • Details on which projects would include toll funding • Updated cost estimates • Clarification on year of expenditure used for cost estimates • Impact of the no-compete clause related to the Elizabeth River Crossing projects on

the projects listed above • An interim update (not to exceed 6 months) of the 2034 LRTP including the projects

listed above The Motion was second by Mr. Kevin Wyne and a roll call vote was conducted.

Jurisdiction/Agency Yes No Abstain Chesapeake 2 Gloucester County 1 Hampton 2 Isle of Wight County - - James City County 1 Newport News 1 1 Norfolk 2 Poquoson 1 Portsmouth 1 Suffolk 2 Virginia Beach 2 1 Williamsburg 1 York County 1 Hampton Roads Transit 1 Williamsburg Area Transit Authority 1 Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 1 Virginia Department of Transportation 3 Virginia Port Authority 1 Totals 16 9 1

The Motion Carried. Regional Performance Measures – FY 2014 Update: Final Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Interim Executive Director, reported that HRTPO staff briefed the TTAC on the draft Regional Performance Measures – FY 2014 Update: Final report during the July 2014 meeting. The draft report was made available for public review and comment from July 2, 2014 through July 16, 2014. No public comments were received.

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Mr. Phil Pullen Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the Regional Performance Measures – FY 2014 Update: Final; seconded by Ms. Jackie Kassel. The Motion Carried. Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process; System Performance and Mitigation Report: Draft Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Senior Transportation Engineer, reported that as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, HRTPO is required by federal law to maintain a Congestion Management Process (CMP). The Hampton Roads CMP is an on-going systematic process for managing congestion that provides information and analysis on multimodal transportation system performance and on strategies to alleviate congestion and enhance the mobility of persons and goods regionwide. During this process, HRTPO works with state and local agencies to develop these strategies and mobility options. He stated the report provides a thorough assessment of the roadway system in Hampton Roads, updates the regional Level of Service (LOS) congestion analysis (using the 2013 Existing and the 2034 Roadway Network), ranks the most congested corridors, and provides congestion mitigation strategies and recommended improvements for the congested corridors. He noted the report will be made available for public review and comment from September 3, 2014 through September 19, 2014. 2040 LRTP Status Report and Committed & Candidate Transportation Projects Report Ms. Dale Stith, HRTPO Senior Transportation Planner, reported that HRTPO staff is in year three of the four year LRTP process. She stated that staff recently completed a status report that highlights the committed projects for the 2040 LRTP. The committed projects are defined as:

• Fully funded transportation projects programmed in the current Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP)

• Either under construction or scheduled for construction in the near future. The report also summarizes the candidate projects which will be scored using the HRTPO Project Prioritization Tool. She noted the HRTPO Board will use the resulting prioritization scores to select projects to be included in the fiscally-constrained 2040 LRTP. Mr. Brian Solis requested to add the Rosemont Road Widening Project, Phase V, from Dam Neck Road to Lynnhaven Parkway as a candidate project for consideration to the 2040 LRTP. Mr. Lynn Allsbrook stated the Wythe Creek Road – Bike Lane project can be removed from the 2040 LRTP since the bike lanes are already in the design of the original Wythe Creek Road project which is a separate project in the 2040 LRTP. Mr. Solis Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the 2040 LRTP Committed & Candidate Transportation Projects report with the two above amendments; seconded by Mr. John Yorks. The Motion Carried.

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2014 CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process: Status Report Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that beginning this year, the HRTPO selection process for projects proposed to be funded under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) will be conducted annually. The 2014 CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process began in July 2014 and the deadline for project applications was August 15, 2014. He noted that the remaining schedule for the project selection process included:

• Late September 2014 – Project evaluations completed by HRTPO staff using methodologies approved by the TTAC and HRTPO Board

• October 2014 – TPS recommends projects and funding allocations to the TTAC • November 2014 – TTAC recommends projects and funding allocations to the HRTPO

Board • November 2014 – HRTPO Board considers TTAC recommendations and takes final action

on CMAQ/RSTP projects and funding allocations Mr. Kimbrel requested the TTAC members review the current CMAQ and RSTP projects and provide requests for FY 2021 cost overrun funding to him by COB Wednesday, September 17, 2014. FY 2012-2015 TIP: Quarterly Snapshot Mr. Chris Wichman, HRTPO Transportation Planner, reported there were 13 TIP projects that had significant expenditures (over $1 million) from April – June 2014. During this quarter, 16 projects recorded their first construction expenditures. Mr. Wichman presented a pie chart showing that during the past three months approximately $6 million was spent on Preliminary Engineering, $4 million on Right of Way Acquisition, and $40 million on Construction. He stated 26 CMAQ and RSTP projects showed no expenditures during the past two quarters, including:

• 13 completed/cancelled projects awaiting financial close • 16 active projects with delayed or unknown status • 7 newly active projects awaiting first expenditure

He noted that the HRTPO TIP website is currently being updated for the FY 2015 – 2018 TIP. Connected Vehicles and Automated Vehicles Ms. Cathy McGhee, Associate Director for Safety, Operations and Traffic Engineering at VCTIR, reported that Virginia is investing in connected vehicles because Virginia’s urban areas have some of the worst congestion in the country and traditional countermeasures can no longer address the safety and mobility challenges.

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She stated that with the implementation of connected and automated vehicles, highway crashes will be dramatically reduced when vehicles can send and communicate the events and hazards around them. VDOT is focusing on Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) innovations such as:

• Red Light Violation Warning • Curve Speed Warning • Stop Sign Gap Assist • Spot Weather Impact Warning • Reduced Speed/Work Zone Warning

Ms. McGhee stated that next steps include increasing the number of equipped vehicles regularly traveling through the test bed corridor and establishing and extending partnerships that will enhance the program. Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Gey outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC. For Your Information Chair Gey highlighted the items in the For Your Information in the section of the agenda packet. Dr. Ravanbakht stated that the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) became effective July 1, 2014 and the staffs of the HRTPO, VDOT, and several localities are assisting the Commission until it fully functional. She noted that the HRTAC website is being developed and encouraged TTAC members to become more engaged. Announcements Mr. Eric Stringfield stated that VTrans 2040 survey cards were distributed. The survey will close in October. Dr. Ravanbakht commented that an HRTAC Guidebook is available to TTAC members. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

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Summary Minutes HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting of September 11, 2014 Mayor McKinley Price called the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee to order at 9:35 a.m. in the Regional Building Board Room with the following in attendance: HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members: Linda T. Johnson, Chair (SU)* McKinley Price (NN) Delegate David Yancey (GA) Robert Matthias (VB Legislative Liaison) Jerri Wilson (NN Legislative Liaison)

HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members Absent: Senator Frank Wagner (GA) HRTPO Staff: Camelia Ravanbakht Kathlene Grauberger Mike Kimbrel

Other Participants: Jennifer Mitchell (DRPT) Tom Inglima (Willcox & Savage)

* Late Arrival or Early Departure Others Recorded Attending: Mary Anne Saunders (CH); Bryan Pennington (NO); Sherri Neal (PO); Joe Dillard, Jr. (HRT); Randy Keaton, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC) Public Comment Period There were no public comments. Approval of Agenda Mayor Price asked for additions or deletions to the agenda. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht requested to add an item regarding a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) letter for the Build America Investment Initiative. Mr. Joe Dillard of HRT requested to add an HRT item for discussion during the development of the 2015 HRTPO Legislative Agenda. Ms. Jerri Wilson Moved to approve the agenda with the two amendments; seconded by Mr. Robert Matthias. The Motion Carried.

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Minutes of the January 24, 2014 Meeting Mayor Price asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes of the January 24, 2014 meeting. Hearing none, Ms. Wilson Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Matthias. The Motion Carried. Moment of Silence A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Transit Capital Funding Cliff: DRPT Ms. Jennifer Mitchell, DRPT Director, reported that in 2007, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) authorized issuance of Transportation Capital Projects Revenue (CPR) Bonds totaling $3 billion. A minimum of 20% ($60 million annually) was dedicated to transit capital over the next 10 years. This funding will expire after 2017, and transit capital funding will permanently decline by 62%. (Mayor Johnson arrives) Ms. Mitchell indicated that future mitigation strategies could include:

• Authorize the bonding authority to be revolving based on the level of underlying insurance premiums tax revenues available for new debt service

• Allow transit projects to receive equitable considerations under House Bill 2 prioritization process, including state of good repair capital

• Increase transit’s percentage share of the transportation trust fund After a lengthy discussion, the Committee agreed to have HRTPO staff examine possible funding sources for local/regional revenue for mass transit in all its forms, including the current exemptions to the sales tax. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht stated staff will conduct an analysis and report back to the Committee. 2015 Transportation Legislation Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Interim Executive Director, reported that in preparation for the 2015 General Assembly session, the HRTPO Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee is tasked with developing a set of legislative priorities to aid in the development of the HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda. She stated the Committee will first need to determine whether to carry over last year’s priorities followed by discussion regarding the new priorities. After a lengthy discussion, the Committee agreed to submit the following thirteen priorities for review and consideration for the 2015 General Assembly session:

• The HRTPO supports pursuit of federal funding by the Commonwealth of Virginia for preparation of a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the continuation and expansion of intercity and high-speed passenger rail service from Richmond to Hampton Roads. The estimated cost for the Tier II EIS is $25 million.

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HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting Summary Minutes – September 11, 2014 – Page 3 Prepared by K. Grauberger

• The HRTPO supports reconstitution of the representation on the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) based on congressional districts so that representation on the CTB would be aligned with the population of the Commonwealth. Specifically, to have one CTB member appointed for each Congressional district, while retaining the current number of At-Large members.

• The HRTPO supports requiring the CTB and the Virginia Department of Transportation

(VDOT) to distribute Highway Maintenance and Operations Funds to public and private operators of toll roads on an equitable basis, in order to reduce the reliance upon toll dollars for the funding of maintenance of toll roads. In addition, the HRTPO supports encouraging the CTB and VDOT to re-examine state maintenance commitments on existing contracts for private toll road operators.

• The HRTPO supports the identification of a dedicated source of funds to support public

transportation for the Hampton Roads region. As transit services continue to grow statewide, funding from all sources continues to decline.

• The HRTPO supports that transit be an eligible investment category of the Hampton

Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF). Transit is currently an eligible use of regional funds in Northern Virginia.

• The HRTPO supports the Commonwealth of Virginia to pursue funding options to cover

the loss of state transit capital funding that will result from the expiration of Capital Projects Revenue (CPR) Bonds.

• The HRTPO supports a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) review

of the equity of transportation funding, similar to the 1984 JLARC Study #64, to provide an updated examination of the adequacy of funding for transportation.

• The HRTPO supports the full implementation of the recommendations of the 2010

HB42/SB201 Transportation Programs Performance Audit.

o Background: JLARC was directed by the Virginia General Assembly, in its 2010 session (HB 42 and SB 201), to assess Virginia's approach to transportation planning and programming. This assessment was an attempt to "address the alignment of Virginia's processes with federal requirements, collaboration between the State and Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and staffing issues."

• The HRTPO supports continued funding of the Virginia Intercity Passenger Rail

Operating and Capital Fund (IPROC) at the level set forth in the Virginia Transportation Act of 2013.

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• The HRTPO supports amending the enabling legislation for the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) and the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) to allow for the use of HRTF moneys to fund HRTAC staff and administration.

o Background: The legislation that established the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) states that the “Commission may employ a chief executive officer and such staff as it shall determine to be necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities under this chapter”, however, neither this legislation nor the legislation that created the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) allows for the use of HRTF revenues to be used to pay for HRTAC staff and administration. Several General Assembly members serving on the HRTPO and/or HRTAC Boards, as well as the Secretary of Transportation, have expressed support for the use of HRTF moneys to fund HRTAC staff and administration.

• The HRTPO supports amending the enabling legislation for the HRTAC to allow the

Chief Elected Officer (CEO) of a locality to designate another member of the council or board of supervisors to cast votes for the CEO on behalf of the locality at HRTAC meetings. The Chair of the HRTAC shall be notified of such a designation, in writing or electronically, and such a designation shall only be for the upcoming meeting that the CEO is unable to attend.

o Background: The legislation that established the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) specifies that the voting member for each of the cities and counties embraced by the Commission shall be the Chief Elected Officer (CEO) of the city or county. Most CEOs have careers that require their attention and it is reasonable that full-time employment requirements may occasionally take priority over attendance at an HRTAC meeting. Furthermore, in the event a CEO was incapacitated for many months, the CEO’s locality would not be represented at HRTAC meetings and could be disenfranchised.

• The HRTPO Board supports amending the enabling legislation for the HRTAC to use the

decennial census population figures for the year of the census and to use the population estimates (not projections) developed by the Weldon Cooper Center for each year between census years.

o Background: The legislation that established the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) stipulates that the “population of the counties and cities embraced by the Commission shall be the population that is determined by the most recently preceding decennial census, except that on July 1 of the fifth year following such census, the population of each county and city shall be adjusted, based on population projections made by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia.”

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• The HRTPO supports that additional revenues from an increase in Virginia’s wholesale

gas tax from 3.5 percent to 5.1 percent, stipulated to go into effect if Congress does not pass the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) by January 1, 2015, be allocated the same way that MFA revenues would have been allocated under HB2313.

o Background: In this way revenues will accrue to the Transportation Trust Fund and be allocated by existing formula, in addition to providing funding to support K-12 public education, local transportation and other local needs.

Dr. Ravanbakht stated staff will draft an HRTPO resolution for consideration by the HRTPO Board. Old/New Business Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht reported the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has introduced the “Build America Investment Initiative, a new Government-wide effort to support and expand the use of innovative financing strategies, such as public-private partnerships (P3s), to help fill the Nation’s infrastructure deficit.” The USDOT has requested assistance in identifying “a pipeline of projects that can best benefit the most from our collective attention, ideally projects that are still relatively early in the planning process.” She noted that HRTPO staff has assembled a list of Hampton Roads P3 projects for submittal to the HRTPO Board for its consideration. Once approved by the HRTPO Board, the list will be transmitted to the USDOT Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation. Dr. Ravanbakht stated that HRTPO staff is drafting a resolution for HRTPO Board consideration urging the U.S. Congress to pass a long-term Surface Transportation Funding Act. Adjournment There being no more business before the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

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HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force – September 25, 2014

Summary Minutes of the

HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force Meeting

September 25, 2014

The HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room at The Regional Building, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance:

Members: Timothy C. Cross, YK John Friedmann, NSCorp Marc Hoecker, NSCorp Amy Inman, DRPT Jackie Kassel, NN

Jeff Raliski, NO Julie Timm, HRT Jackson C. Tuttle II, WM Susan Wilson, PO Kenneth I. Wright, PO

Members Absent: Keisha L. Branch, HRT W. Keith Cannady, HA Garrey Curry, GL Kevan Danker, WATA Paul Fraim, NO LJ Hansen, SU Jay McArthur, AMTRAK Allen Murphy, Jr., JC

Reed T. Nester, WM Jamie Oliver, IW Kevin Page, DRPT Bryan Rhode, CSX Thomas G. Shepperd, YK Brian Solis, VB C. Earl Sorey, Jr., CH Kevin Wyne, PQ

HRTPO Staff: Camelia Ravanbakht John Mihaly

Chris Wichman

Other Participants: Will Christopher, HRPTA Claudia Cotton, NN Robbyn Gayer, FHR

Frank Papcin Bryan Pennington, NO Mark Shea, VB

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1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Tuttle at 10:00 a.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

A citizen from Virginia Beach questioned the funding sources for high speed passenger rail. Chair Tuttle suggested that Ms. Inman address the question during her DRPT presentation under agenda item #6.

3. SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS

There was one submitted public comment.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Tuttle asked for additions or deletions to the agenda. Mayor Wright Moved to

approve the agenda, seconded by Ms. Wilson. The Motion Carried.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chair Tuttle indicated the Summary Minutes of the May 8, 2014 meeting of the HRTPO

Passenger Rail Task Force were included in the agenda. He asked for corrections or

amendments to the minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Cross Moved to approve the minutes as

written, seconded by Mr. Pennington. The Motion Carried.

6. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: MAJOR PASSENGER RAIL INITIATIVES Ms. Inman briefed the committee on major passenger rail initiatives statewide. She noted that the Richmond Area to Potomac Segment (RAPS) Tier II EIS is under procurement and due to begin in early 2015. The TIER II EIS is scheduled to be a 36 month process for the 115 mile corridor. She explained that the Tier I EIS for this corridor included recommendations to use existing rail infrastructure, corridor and railroad right-of-way. As part of Tier II, the analysis will consider alignments outside of existing right-of-way in some areas.

Ms. Inman stated that Richmond to Washington improvements are critical to the implementation of Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR), including the Richmond to Hampton Roads segment which is currently awaiting Tier II study. Ms. Inman highlighted future rail projects relevant to the Hampton Roads region as follows: Richmond to Washington higher-speed rail implementation, Richmond to Hampton Roads Tier II EIS, Newport News Station terminal, Port of Virginia rail access infrastructure improvements, and Amtrak trains 2 & 3 into Norfolk.

7. HAMPTON ROADS HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL VISION PLAN Mr. Chris Wichman briefed the Committee on the Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan Draft Report. He reported that the HRTPO Board, at its March 20, 2014 meeting, approved the Phase 2B Vision Plan report which analyzed high speed rail alternatives between Norfolk and Richmond and also approved a scope

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of work for additional analysis to be done for alternative high speed rail routes connecting the Peninsula to the proposed system. Mr. Wichman presented a map which displayed the 4 route options that were considered, including an Option 4 “Richmond Direct Improved” which includes a high speed rail spur to the Peninsula.

Mr. Wichman summarized a few key findings of the study, including the conclusion that Option 4 with the Peninsula Spur is a significant improvement over the standalone Norfolk to Richmond options in terms of operating ratio and cost-benefit ratio. He also noted a few items for further consideration, including: the need for detailed environmental study to confirm the findings of the Vision Plan; jurisdictional concerns posed by the proposed system extending beyond the HRTPO boundaries; and the likelihood that a public private partnership with heavy investment from the private sector would be necessary to construct the high speed rail system envisioned in the plan.

Mr. Wichman reported that the Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan Draft Report was undergoing a public comment period, and that a recommendation for next steps would be discussed under agenda item 8.

8. HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY – NEXT STEPS Dr. Ravanbakht presented a slide on next steps which included three items for Task Force consideration: that the Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan Draft Report was undergoing a public comment period, and that a recommendation for next steps would be discussed under the agenda item 8.

On item 1, Chair Tuttle suggested that the Task Force recommend Vision Plan approval to the HRTPO Board after a standard two-week public comment period. On Item 2, Ms. Inman conveyed that DRPT would like to see a commitment from the HRTPO before pursuing the Tier II EIS of the Richmond Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project, and expressed that continuing study of high speed rail may distract from that

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commitment. Chair Tuttle stated that the Tier II EIS for improved passenger rail is the near-term reality and should be the focus. He also stated that a mutual understanding of priorities between the HRTPO and DRPT is needed, and suggested an exchange of letters between the HRTPO Interim Executive Director and the DRPT Director. On Item 3, Chair Tuttle recommended that the Task Force continue to meet on a semi-regular basis to maintain a regional dialogue of rail related topics. After some discussion, Ms. Timm Moved to recommend approval of the Hampton Roads High Speed Passenger Rail Vision Plan: Final to the HRTPO Board upon a two-week public review and comment period, and further recommended that the HRTPO prioritize working with DRPT to pursue funding for the Tier II EIS of the Richmond Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cotton. The Motion Carried.

9. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

There was no old/new business.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no more business before the Passenger Rail Task Force, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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Summary TTAC Minutes – October 1, 2014 – Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger

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

October 1, 2014

The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance:

TTAC Voting Members in Attendance: Robert Gey (Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (Alternate, CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) Keith Cannady (HA) John Yorks (HA) Michael Stallings (IW) Paul Holt (JC)

Jackie Kassel (NN) Brian Stilley (Alternate, NN) Jeff Raliski (NO) Susan Wilson (PO) Sherry Earley (SU) Robert Lewis (SU) Scott Mills (SU) Phil Pullen (VB) Brian Solis (VB)

Reed Nester (WM) Tim Cross (YK) Chris Arabia (DRPT) Julie Timm (HRT) Dawn Odom (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Kevin Abt (VPA) Jamie Jackson (WATA)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Steve Lambert (CH) Gary Walton (CH) Garrey Curry (GL) Emily Gibson (GL) Tom Slaughter (NN) Jamie Oliver (IW) Peter Stephenson (IW)

Allen J. Murphy, Jr. (JC) Tammy Rosario (JC) Robert Brown (NO) James Wright (PO) Ellen Roberts (PQ) Kevin Wyne (PQ)

Debbie Vest (PQ) Daniel Clayton (WM) Steve Martin (WM) J. Mark Carter (YK) Al Maddalena (YK) Stephen Rowan (VDOT)

TTAC Nonvoting Members in Attendance: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Rhonda Murray (NAVY) TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Tony Cho (FTA) Clifford Burnette (VDOA) HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Rob Case Brian Chenault Kathlene Grauberger

Theresa Jones Mike Kimbrel John Mihaly Kendall Miller

Keith Nichols Joe Paulus Dale Stith Chris Wichman

Others Recorded Attending: Robert Brown (Citizen); Britta Ayers (NN); Wayne Wilcox (VB); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Deborah Brown (Parsons Brinckerhoff); Tom Macri (Lienau AV c/o Vicom); Gary Dixon (Vicom/Support Staff); Rich Clifton (American Infrastructure); Joe Morgan (Virginia Bicycling Federation); Keisha Branch (HRT); John Bolecek, Carl Jackson (VDOT); Melton Boyer, Mike Long, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Public Comment Period Mr. Robert Brown, Chesapeake Citizen, addressed TTAC regarding the Third Crossing. Submitted Public Comments There was one submitted public comment in the agenda packet. Comments and Updates from State and Federal Agencies and the Military There were no comments from VDOT. There were no comments from DRPT. There were no comments from the FHWA. There were no comments from the Navy. There were no comments from the VPA. Approval of Agenda Chair Robert Gey asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Mr. Mike Kimbrel requested to pull Agenda Item 12 – Elizabeth River Tunnels Project Status Report: ERC and move Agenda Item 10 – Six-Year Improvement Program Status report to before Agenda Item 6. Ms. Sherry Earley referred to a handout on the TAP Project Proposals by Suffolk and asked that the projects be included with the other projects in Agenda Item 7 – Transportation Alternatives Program: Project Proposals. Mr. Earl Sorey Moved to approve the agenda as amended; seconded by Mr. Eric Stringfield. The Motion Carried. Summary Minutes Chair Gey reported that the September 3, 2014 TTAC minutes will be included in the November 5, 2014 TTAC Agenda Packet. Six-Year Improvement Program Status Report Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported the recent update to the Commonwealth’s revenue collections and future expectations necessitated revisions to the FY 2015-2020 SYIP to account for a reduction in revenues available for construction. In addition, the CTB is adjusting the FY 2015-2020 SYIP to transition to a new statewide project prioritization process established by the codification of House Bill 2 (HB2). He stated that with regard to HB2, $416 million has been removed from 62 projects in the current SYIP. He noted that due to criteria included in the legislation, these projects are required to go through the prioritization process to determine whether they will be funded. TTAC members may comment on the draft revised FY 2015-2020 SYIP by October 30, 2014.

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Mr. Kimbrel indicated that HRTPO staff has assembled a list of priority projects in Hampton Roads to be considered during the development of the FY 2016-2021 SYIP. He requested TTAC members review the list and recommend any additional projects that should be included. He noted that once the list of projects is approved by the HRTPO Board, it will be submitted to VDOT and DRPT during the public comment period. After discussion, Mr. Paul Holt Moved to approve the set of Priority Projects for HRTPO Board approval for submittal during the development of the FY 2016-2021 SYIP; seconded by Mr. Lynn Allsbrook. The Motion Carried. Election of Officers Mr. Lynn Allsbrook, TTAC Nominating Committee Chair, reported that the Committee has recommended Mr. Robert Gey for TTAC Chair and Mr. Paul Holt for TTAC Vice-Chair. Mr. Allsbrook Moved to elect Mr. Gey and Mr. Holt to their respective positions; seconded by Mr. Phil Pullen. The Motion Carried. Transportation Alternatives Program: Project Proposals Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), established under MAP-21, provides funding for a variety of transportation activities that were previously eligible for funding under separate programs under SAFETEA-LU, including Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to School. The VDOT Local Assistance Division (LAD) coordinates the TAP in Virginia. He stated the City of Suffolk has submitted a handout with two project proposals bringing the current total of received TAP project proposals to eleven. He noted that the deadline for applications is November 1, 2014 and that the proposed projects must receive endorsement by the HRTPO Board. Mr. Robert Lewis Moved to recommend HRTPO Board endorsement of the proposed projects; seconded by Mr. Sorey. The Motion Carried. Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process: System Performance and Mitigation Report: Final Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that HRTPO staff briefed the TTAC on the draft Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process: System Performance and Mitigation Report during the September 2014 meeting. The draft report was made available for public review and comment from September 3, 2014 through September 19, 2014. Mr. Kimbrel noted that comments received had been incorporated into the final report. Mr. Tim Cross Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process; System Performance and Mitigation Report: Final; seconded by Ms. Jackie Kassel. The Motion Carried.

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Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process: Public Involvement Activities Mr. Brian Chenault, HRTPO Community Outreach Planner, reported that at the September 3, 2014 meeting, HRTPO staff briefed TTAC members regarding an update to the 2014 Hampton Roads Congestion Management Process (CMP), including the following set of public involvement goals for the process:

• Ensure that the public’s perspective and observations are included in the CMP. • Promote a greater awareness of the Congestion Management Process and how the public

can weigh in on the CMP Report. • Provide a convenient, engaging platform for public engagement and feedback.

Mr. Chenault stated that HRTPO staff conducted a comprehensive public involvement and outreach effort from September 3 – 19, 2014 to achieve these goals, including a series of 14 individual surveys for those CMP corridors identified within the report as among the most congested in the region. He noted that a total of 1,156 responses were received. USDOT Request for Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Proposals Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has introduced the “Build America Investment Initiative, a new Government-wide effort to support and expand the use of innovative financing strategies, such as public-private partnerships (P3s), to help fill the Nation’s infrastructure deficit.” The USDOT has requested assistance in identifying “a pipeline of projects that can best benefit the most from our collective attention, ideally projects that are still relatively early in the planning process.” He noted that HRTPO staff has assembled a list of potential Hampton Roads P3 projects for submittal in response to the request. He asked TTAC members to review the list and recommend any additional projects before it is approved by the HRTPO Board and transmitted to the USDOT Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation. After discussion, Mr. Brian Solis Moved to recommend the list of P3 projects for HRTPO Board approval for submittal to USDOT; seconded by Mr. Sorey. The Motion Carried. U.S. Bicycle Route 76 Spur: VDOT Mr. John Bolecek, VDOT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner presented a video and afterwards, reported that U.S. Bike Route 76, also known as the Transamerica Route, is a designated bicycle touring route that extends from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia. The route traverses the Commonwealth of Virginia from the western border with Kentucky to its terminus at Yorktown. U.S. Bike Route 76 and north-south U.S. Bike Route 1 have made Virginia a destination for bicycle touring. He stated the VDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) has discussed the possibility of designating a spur route of U.S. Bike Route 76 that would utilize the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry to access Southside Hampton Roads, with the spur ultimately terminating at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

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He indicated next steps include:

• Formation of a working group comprised of staff from VDOT and Localities • Route applications submitted by AASHTO by VDOT • Designation • Promotion • Signage

Correspondence of Interest Chair Gey noted the items in the Correspondence of Interest section of the Agenda packet. Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Gey outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC. For Your Information Chair Gey highlighted the items in the For Your Information in the section of the agenda packet. Announcements Mr. Mike Kimbrel stated the Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) will meet on Friday, October 17, 2014 to discuss CMAQ/RSTP allocations. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

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ITEM #18: FOR YOUR INFORMATION A. HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION FUND: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides the HRTPO with monthly financial reports relating to the HRTF including the following information:

• Revenue from sources as detailed by the collecting agency • Interest earnings • Expenditures reflecting both the program (HRTF) total as well as project totals • The current cash position/balance in the HRTF as well as forecasted cash

position/balance Attachment 18-A

Locality Total YTD

FY2014 Previous FY2015 September 2014

Total YTD FY2015 Total

Chesapeake 26,190,414$ 5,210,570$ 2,705,656$ 7,916,226$ 34,106,640$

Franklin 1,292,665 267,143 128,921 396,064 1,688,730

Hampton 10,681,722 2,193,305 1,132,488 3,325,794 14,007,516

Isle of Wight 2,477,820 551,991 242,658 794,649 3,272,469

James City 6,414,000 1,304,348 695,971 2,000,319 8,414,319

Newport News 15,430,853 2,906,431 1,551,834 4,458,265 19,889,117

Norfolk 20,167,272 3,950,653 2,037,449 5,988,102 26,155,374

Poquoson 372,685 85,052 37,314 122,366 495,050

Portsmouth 5,156,722 1,007,587 517,667 1,525,254 6,681,976

Southampton 725,198 165,832 78,432 244,264 969,462

Suffolk 6,761,079 1,405,699 660,774 2,066,472 8,827,551

Virginia Beach 38,529,530 8,375,753 4,321,819 12,697,572 51,227,101

Williamsburg 3,220,596 679,612 347,023 1,026,636 4,247,231

York 6,707,348 1,398,704 752,208 2,150,912 8,858,260

Total 144,127,902$ 29,502,679$ 15,210,215$ 44,712,894$ 188,840,796$

Interest 363,855 - - 363,855

Total Revenues 144,491,757 29,502,679 15,210,215 44,712,894 189,204,651

Adjustment * 541,308 - - 541,308

Expenditures (1,087,241) (241,879) (60,089) (301,968) (1,389,208)

HRTF Balance 143,945,824$ 29,260,800$ 15,150,126$ 44,410,926$ 188,356,751$

Forecast 157,892,682 22,354,650 15,482,734 37,837,384 195,730,066 Total Revenue - Forecast (under)/over

(13,400,925) 7,148,029 (272,519) 6,875,510 (6,525,415)

*Sales Tax Revenue not intended for locality distribution - reversed in July 2014Source: VDOT report "Revenues By Locality"

Prepared by: Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, November 4, 2014

Table 1 - Total HRTF Revenues

Total of Sales & Use and Fuels TaxesFiscal Year 2015

Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

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(Net of Administrative Fee)

LocalityTotal YTD



Chesapeake 19,139,477 3,678,631$ 1,827,718$ 5,506,348$ 24,645,825$

Franklin 839,114 147,320 72,780 220,100 1,059,214 Hampton 7,912,417 1,525,339 784,466 2,309,805 10,222,223 Isle of Wight 1,207,488 233,897 109,750 343,647 1,551,134

James City 5,456,375 1,077,607 614,512 1,692,120 7,148,495

Newport News 11,809,004 2,145,569 1,118,154 3,263,723 15,072,727

Norfolk 15,929,882 2,976,450 1,581,887 4,558,337 20,488,219

Poquoson 243,643 47,839 22,456 70,294 313,938

Portsmouth 3,476,700 659,851 323,998 983,849 4,460,549

Southampton 286,300 54,583 26,748 81,331 367,631

Suffolk 4,176,126 788,338 395,765 1,184,103 5,360,229

Virginia Beach 29,146,779 6,208,697 3,200,393 9,409,090 38,555,870

Williamsburg 2,397,178 488,184 269,047 757,232 3,154,410

York 4,862,621 997,895 509,205 1,507,100 6,369,721

Total 106,883,106 21,030,200$ 10,856,879$ 31,887,079$ 138,770,185$

Base Forecast 108,971,040 17,298,942 10,755,725 28,054,667 137,025,707 Diff(under)/over (2,087,934) 3,731,258 101,154 3,832,412 1,744,478

Source: VDOT report "Revenues By Locality"


Table 1A - State Sales & Use TaxHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

State Sales & Use TaxFiscal Year 2015

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(Net of Administrative Fee)

LocalityTotal YTD



Chesapeake 7,050,937 1,531,939$ 877,939$ 2,409,878$ 9,460,815$

Franklin 453,551 119,823 56,142 175,965 629,516

Hampton 2,769,305 667,966 348,022 1,015,988 3,785,293

Isle of Wight 1,270,332 318,094 132,908 451,002 1,721,335

James City 957,625 226,740 81,459 308,200 1,265,824

Newport News 3,621,849 760,862 433,680 1,194,542 4,816,390

Norfolk 4,237,390 974,202 455,562 1,429,765 5,667,155

Poquoson 129,041 37,213 14,858 52,071 181,113

Portsmouth 1,680,022 347,736 193,669 541,405 2,221,426

Southampton 438,898 111,249 51,684 162,933 601,831

Suffolk 2,584,952 617,361 265,008 882,369 3,467,322

Virginia Beach 9,382,750 2,167,056 1,121,426 3,288,481 12,671,232

Williamsburg 823,417 191,428 77,976 269,404 1,092,821

York 1,844,727 400,810 243,003 643,812 2,488,539

Total 37,244,796 8,472,479$ 4,353,336$ 12,825,815$ 50,070,611$

Base Forecast 48,700,001 5,055,708 4,727,009 9,782,717 58,482,718 Diff(under)/over (11,455,205) 3,416,771 (373,673) 3,043,098 (8,412,107)

Source: VDOT report "Revenues By Locality"Prepared by: Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, November 4, 2014

Table 1B - Local Fuels TaxHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Local Fuels TaxFiscal Year 2015

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LocalityTotal YTD



Chesapeake 79,134 4,904$ 2,106$ 7,010$ 86,144$

Franklin 3,411 203 84 287 3,698

Hampton 32,695 2,062 904 2,966 35,661

Isle of Wight 5,152 288 126 414 5,566

James City 24,315 1,391 708 2,099 26,414

Newport News 48,897 2,851 1,288 4,139 53,036

Norfolk 66,002 3,923 1,823 5,745 71,748

Poquoson 989 65 26 91 1,080

Portsmouth 14,012 877 373 1,250 15,263

Southampton 1,215 78 31 109 1,324

Suffolk 17,148 1,081 456 1,537 18,685

Virginia Beach 121,231 7,940 3,687 11,627 132,858

Williamsburg 10,083 646 310 956 11,039

York 20,071 1,287 587 1,874 21,945

Total 444,356 27,596$ 12,510$ 40,105$ 484,461$

% of Sales & Use Tax Revenue 0.42% 0.13% 0.12% 0.13% 0.35%

Source: VDOT report "Regional Portion of Sales Tax"


Table 2A - Dept of Tax Administrative FeeHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Administrative FeeFiscal Year 2015

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LocalityTotal YTD



Chesapeake 18,260 -$ -$ -$ 18,260$

Franklin 1,255 - - - 1,255

Hampton 7,781 - - - 7,781

Isle of Wight 3,305 - - - 3,305

James City 2,869 - - - 2,869

Newport News 9,844 - - - 9,844

Norfolk 10,866 - - - 10,866

Poquoson 275 - - - 275

Portsmouth 4,957 - - - 4,957

Southampton 1,212 - - - 1,212

Suffolk 7,249 - - - 7,249

Virginia Beach 24,312 - - - 24,312

Williamsburg 1,616 - - - 1,616

York 4,895 - - - 4,895

Total 98,695 -$ -$ -$ 98,695$

% of Sales & Use Tax Revenues 0.26% 0.00% 0% 0.00% 0.20%

Source: VDOT report "Regional Portion of Sales Tax"


Table 2B - DMV Administrative FeeHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Administrative FeeFiscal Year 2015

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ProjectTotal YTD



I-64 Peninsula Sement 1 44.0 -$ -$ -$ 44.0$

I-64 Peninsula Sement 2 - - - -

I-64 Peninsula Ft Eustis Interchange - - - -

I-64 Peninsula Sement 3 - - - -

Third Crossing - Patriots Crossing - - - -

Third Crossing - I-664 Widening - - - -

I-64 Southside Widening - - - -

I-64/I-264 Interchange - - - -

Route 460/58/13 Connector - - - -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

Total 44.0$ -$ -$ -$ 44.0$


Table 3 - AllocationsHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Allocations (millions)Fiscal Year 2015

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ProjectTotal YTD



I-64 Peninsula Sement 1 1,087,241$ 241,879$ 60,089.2$ 301,968$ 1,389,208$

I-64 Peninsula Sement 2 - - - - -

I-64 Peninsula Ft Eustis Interchange - - - - -

I-64 Peninsula Sement 3 - - - - -

Third Crossing - Patriots Crossing - - - - -

Third Crossing - I-664 Widening - - - - -

I-64 Southside Widening - - - - -

I-64/I-264 Interchange - - - - -

Route 460/58/13 Connector - - - - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

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Total 1,087,241$ 241,878.7$ 60,089.2$ 301,968$ 1,389,208$

Source: VDOT report "All Project Costs"


Table 4 - ExpendituresHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

ExpendituresFiscal Year 2015

Attachment 18-A


B. CITIZENS GUIDE TO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

The enclosed Citizens Guide to Transportation Planning is geared toward helping Hampton Roads’ citizens gain a better understanding of the transportation planning process and outlines how they can become involved in that process. The Guide provides the public with a consolidated, straightforward source of information about Hampton Roads and the projects, programs, and work of the HRTPO. Readers can quickly and easily learn, among other things, how transportation projects are prioritized and selected, who makes up the HRTPO, and the ways in which the public can provide insight and knowledge about the transportation problems and needs of Hampton Roads. The Citizens Guide also features a list of commonly used acronyms and information on who to contact for more information. The Citizens Guide will play a vital role in achieving the public involvement and community outreach goals of the HRTPO, and help ensure that individuals from all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes concerning how their transportation dollars are spent in Hampton Roads. The Citizens Guide to Transportation Planning may be accessed on the HRTPO website at: http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/HRTPO_CG_14final.pdf Enclosure 18-B: Citizens Guide to Transportation Planning

http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/HRTPO_CG_14final.pdf


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