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Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization

Board Meeting March 20, 2014

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

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 Rail and Public Transportation Comments and Updates 5. Virginia Department of Transportation Comments and Updates 6. Military Liaisons Comments and Updates 7. Hampton Roads Transportation Fund: Monthly Financial Report 8. Draft FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program 9. MT/DT/MLK Commuter Survey and Traffic Impacts 10. Phase 2B Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study: Final 11. Phase 2B Supplement Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study: Scope of Work 12. HRPDC/HRTPO/HRTAC Organizational Structure and Succession Planning 13. Commonwealth Connector (Route 460): Isle of Wight Request for HRTPO Board Support

MEETING AGENDA 11:50 am 14. Public Comment Period (limit 3 minutes per individual)

15. Submitted Public Comments 16. Approval of Consent Items

A. Minutes B. HRTPO Financial Statement C. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT D. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT E. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT F. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT G. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT H. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT I. FY 2012-2015 TIP Revision: CMAQ Fund Transfer Request – Newport News J. Balancing FY 2015-2020 CMAQ and RSTP Allocations K. Prioritizing Highway Projects for Improvement of Evacuation Report L. Positioning Hampton Roads for Freight Infrastructure Funding M. Phase 2B Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study N. Phase 2B Supplement Hampton Roads Passenger Rail: Scope of Work O. HRPDC/HRTPO/HRTAC Organizational Structure and Succession Planning P. Authorizing Resolutions for FY 2015 Federal and State Grant Applications Q. Commonwealth Connector (Route 460): Isle of Wight Request for HRTPO Board Support

17. 2014 General Assembly Session: Status Report 18. HRTPO Board Three-Month Tentative Schedule 19. Correspondence of Interest 20. Minutes of the HRTPO Board Committees 21. For Your Information 22. Old/New Business

12:00 pm Adjournment

HRTPO Board Meeting │ March 20, 2014 │ Agenda

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 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 #5: 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 #6: MILITARY LIAISONS COMMENTS AND UPDATES Military liaisons are invited to provide comments and updates to the HRTPO Board.


ITEM #7: HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION FUND: MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between VDOT and the HRTPO relating to the implementation of Chapter 766 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly and administration of the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF), VDOT provides the HRTPO with monthly financial reports relating to the HRTF including the following information:

• Income by revenue source 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 Attached is the latest financial report. Based off the financial reports received to-date:

Revenues

YTD Total Revenues: $78,042,154:

• State Sales and Use Tax: $59,486,405 • Local Fuels Tax: $18,497,860 • Interest: $57,889

Fees

YTD Total Administrative Fees: $356,887

Allocations

I-64 Peninsula Widening – Segment 1: $44,000,000 Expenditures

YTD Total Expenditures: $0 Mr. Dwight Farmer, Executive Director, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Attachment 7

Locality July August September October November December January Year to Date

Isle of Wight $ 92,439$ 98,809$ 190,280$ 333,510$ 250,094$ 366,570$ 1,331,702$

James City 451,078 636,514 495,721 709,224 638,947 806,536 3,738,019

York 485,805 470,855 532,818 734,259 605,182 845,938 3,674,856

Chesapeake 1,566,113 1,642,756 2,091,781 2,934,609 2,491,966 3,315,377 14,042,601

Hampton 662,595 705,673 822,724 1,155,282 991,967 1,379,753 5,717,994

Newport News 1,004,349 1,064,153 1,252,578 1,600,102 1,440,183 1,931,648 8,293,013

Norfolk 1,333,598 1,390,978 1,650,915 2,021,135 2,109,429 2,342,373 10,848,427

Poquoson 20,576 19,867 21,262 45,429 34,884 57,260 199,278

Portsmouth 302,840 281,841 396,258 563,417 473,648 620,281 2,638,284

Suffolk 329,726 354,308 531,360 729,532 652,879 953,800 3,551,605

Virginia Beach 2,967,628 2,877,514 3,151,170 3,987,735 3,643,243 4,448,486 21,075,776

Williamsburg 226,826 228,279 278,342 342,798 314,514 439,677 1,830,436

Sub-Totals 9,443,572 9,771,546 11,415,207 15,157,032 13,646,936 17,507,700 76,941,993

Southampton 21,163 28,746 45,028 79,855 76,969 114,809 366,569

Franklin 78,153 72,688 106,409 128,802 130,232 159,419 675,703

Total -$ 9,542,887$ 9,872,980$ 11,566,644$ 15,365,690$ 13,854,137$ 17,781,928$ 77,984,265$

Interest 8,002 49,887 57,889 HRTF Balance 78,042,154$

Source: VDOT report "Revenues By Locality"

Prepared by: Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, February 20, 2014

Table 1 - Total HRTF RevenuesHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Total of Sales & Use and Fuels TaxesFiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7

(Net of Unassigned Amount & Administrative Fee)


Isle of Wight $ 92,439$ 98,809$ 108,125$ 157,836$ 102,167$ 127,579$ 686,954$

James City - 451,078 636,514 485,299 532,751 517,821 590,263 3,213,726 York - 485,805 470,855 420,916 414,543 442,408 527,790 2,762,316 Chesapeake - 1,566,113 1,642,756 1,705,127 1,837,071 1,765,823 2,024,453 10,541,342

Hampton - 662,595 705,673 702,459 709,391 725,504 832,151 4,337,774

Newport News - 1,004,349 1,064,153 1,064,714 1,050,267 1,079,869 1,291,003 6,554,355

Norfolk - 1,333,598 1,390,978 1,462,549 1,467,526 1,423,676 1,602,243 8,680,569

Poquoson - 20,576 19,867 21,262 21,909 24,226 26,443 134,283

Portsmouth - 302,840 281,841 315,675 302,167 309,055 340,972 1,852,550

Suffolk - 329,726 354,308 372,443 377,109 396,504 442,052 2,272,142

Virginia Beach - 2,967,628 2,877,514 2,658,533 2,515,187 2,504,339 2,893,803 16,417,003

Williamsburg - 226,826 228,279 219,519 233,841 217,373 286,106 1,411,943

Sub-Total - 9,443,572 9,771,546 9,536,619 9,619,598 9,508,765 10,984,858 58,864,958

Southampton - 21,163 28,746 27,704 25,261 25,375 27,419 155,668

Franklin 78,153 72,688 75,500 72,022 76,826 90,590 465,780

Total -$ 9,542,887$ 9,872,980$ 9,639,823$ 9,716,882$ 9,610,966$ 11,102,867$ 59,486,406$



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

State Sales & Use TaxFiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7


Isle of Wight $ $ $ 82,155$ 175,674$ 147,927$ 238,991$ 644,748$

James City 10,422 176,473 121,126 216,273 524,294

York 111,902 319,716 162773.89 318148.12 912,540

Chesapeake 386,654 1,097,538 726,143 1,290,924 3,501,259

Hampton 120,265 445,891 266,463 547,602 1,380,220

Newport News 187,864 549,835 360,314 640,645 1,738,658

Norfolk 188,366 553,609 685,753 740,129 2,167,858

Poquoson ** 23,520 10,658 30,818 64,996

Portsmouth 80,583 261,250 164,593 279,309 785,734

Suffolk 158,917 352,423 256,375 511,748 1,279,463

Virginia Beach 492,637 1,472,548 1,138,905 1,554,683 4,658,773

Williamsburg 58,823 108,957 97,141 153,572 418,493

Su-Total - - - 1,878,588 5,537,434 4,138,171 6,522,842 18,077,035

Southampton 17,324 54,594 51,594 87,390 210,901

Franklin 30,909 56,780 53,406 68,829 209,924

Total -$ -$ -$ 1,926,821$ 5,648,808$ 4,243,170$ 6,679,060$ 18,497,860$

** October 2013 fuel tax revenue was received after the cutoff date and will be reported in November 2013.



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

Local Fuels TaxFiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7


Isle of Wight -$ -$ 1,200$ 1,034$ 1,141$ 597$ 212 4,183$

James City - - 7,729 4,642 3,850 3,026 979 20,226

York - - 5,718 4,026 2,995 2585.54 875 16,200

Chesapeake - - 19,948 16,310 13,274 10,320 3,357 63,209

Hampton - - 8,569 6,719 5,126 4,240 1,380 26,034

Newport News - - 12,922 10,184 7,589 6,311 2,140 39,147

Norfolk - - 16,891 13,990 10,604 8,320 2,657 52,461

Poquoson - - 241 203 158 142 44 788

Portsmouth - - 3,422 3,019 2,183 1,806 565 10,997

Suffolk - - 4,302 3,562 2,725 2,317 733 13,640

Virginia Beach - - 34,942 25,429 18,174 14,636 4,798 97,980

Williamsburg - - 2,772 2,100 1,690 1,270 474 8,306

Sub-Totals - - 118,658 91,220 69,510 55,572 18,213 353,172

% of Total HRTF Revenues

Southampton - - 349 265 183 148 45 990

Franklin - - 883 722 520 449 150 2,724

Total -$ -$ 119,890$ 92,207$ 70,213$ 56,169$ 18,408 356,887$

% of Total HRTF Revenues 0.00% 0.00% 1.21% 0.96% 0.72% 0.58% 0.17% 0.60%

Source: VDOT report "Regional Portion of Sales Tax"


Table 2 - Administrative FeeHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Administrative FeeFiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7

Project July August September October November December January Year to Date

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

I-64 Peninsula Sement 2 -

I-64 Peninsula Ft Eustis -


Patriots Crossing -

I-664 Widening -

I-64 Southside Widening -

I-64/I-264 Interchange -

US Route 460/58/13 -

-

-

-

-

-

Total -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 44.0$ 44.0$


Table 3 - AllocationsHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

Allocations(millions)Fiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7

Project July August September October November December January Year to Date

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


I-64 Peninsula Ft Eustis -


Patriots Crossing -

I-664 Widening -

I-64 Southside Widening -

I-64/I-264 Interchange -

US Route 460/58/13 -

-

-

-

-

-

Total -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Source: VDOT report "All Project Costs"


Table 4 - ExpendituresHampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF)

ExpendituresFiscal Year 2014

Attachment 7


ITEM #8: DRAFT HRTPO FY 2015 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM The draft HRTPO FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the transportation planning work and associated funding for the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) for the period from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The UPWP is developed by the HRTPO in coordination with Hampton Roads Transit, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Each task in the UPWP includes information on who will perform the work, the schedule for completing the work, resulting end products, and proposed funding and source of funds. In addition to detailing the work associated with HRTPO core functions – the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Congestion Management Process (CMP), and Public Participation – federal regulations state that the UPWP shall include a discussion of the planning priorities facing the MPA. It is in the determination of these planning priorities that the HRTPO Board ensures its vision and goals are carried forward in the UPWP. Notable activities in the FY 2015 UPWP include:

• 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan • Project Prioritization (LRTP, CMAQ/RSTP, Transportation Alternatives Program) • Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study • Analyzing and Mitigating the Impact of Tolls at the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels • Future Sea Level Rise/Storm Surge Impacts to Roadways in Hampton Roads • Freight Study: Truck Delay Impacts of Key Proposed Highway Projects • Transportation Operations Strategic Plan for Cities of Hampton Roads • Military Transportation Needs • Safety and Security Planning

Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, Deputy Executive Director, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Enclosure 8: Draft HRTPO FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program


ITEM #9: MT/DT/MLK COMMUTER SURVEY AND TRAFFIC IMPACTS

A. MIDTOWN AND DOWNTOWN TUNNELS TOLL SURVEY PART 1: PRE-TOLLING REPORT AND FINDINGS During the January 16, 2014 meeting, the HRTPO Board approved the authorization to procure the services of Christopher Newport University to conduct a two-part Commuter Toll Pattern Survey in order to assess Hampton Roads motorists’ familiarity with the toll and their anticipated behavior in response to the initiation of tolls. The first part of this survey commenced on January 20, 2014 and was conducted over a six-day period. The data findings of the survey have been analyzed and compiled into the South Hampton Roads Midtown and Downtown Tunnels Toll Survey Part 1: Pre-Tolling Report and Findings. Dr. Quentin Kidd, Chair of the Department of Government and Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item.

Enclosure 9-A: Midtown and Downtown Tunnels Toll Survey Part 1: Pre-Tolling Report

and Findings

B. MIDTOWN AND DOWNTOWN TUNNELS TRAFFIC IMPACTS On February 1, 2014, tolls were implemented at the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels. The HRTPO staff analyzed the impact these tolls had on traffic volumes at those facilities as well as the Gilmerton Bridge and High Rise Bridge. Daily, peak period, and off-peak period traffic volumes during pre-tolled conditions were compared with volumes during the first month that tolls were in place. Mr. Keith Nichols, Senior Transportation Engineer, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item.


ITEM #10: PHASE 2B HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY: FINAL During FY 2011, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, 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), and Data Collection (Phase 2A). Recent and current work on the Phase 2A Data Collection and on Phase 2B Alternatives Analysis work was designed to build a database and an evaluation framework for identifying the potential for high speed rail in the Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. corridor. The Phase 2B report evaluated a variety of options, and made the following conclusions:

• 220 mph technology has better results than 130 mph technology

• Options evaluated for Norfolk – Richmond had very comparable results: o All had positive Operating Ratios o All had positive Operating Surpluses o All had Cost Benefit Ratio over 1.0 o All had Franchisable and P3 potential

• No evidence revealed to suggest the removal of any of the alternatives from further study

at this time

• Option 3 Richmond Direct at 220 mph has: o Best Cash Flow and Financial Results o Best Cost Benefit Results

• During the Phase 2B Alternatives Analysis, the preliminary route analysis suggested that

an extension to Toano, just north of Williamsburg, was as feasible as the Norfolk-Richmond options and further extensions may be possible (Option 4) that would achieve the HRTPO Board’s objectives in bringing high speed rail to the Southside and enhanced passenger rail to the Peninsula. In order to determine its financial and economic benefits and to compare to the Phase 2B alternatives evaluated, environmental and engineering data collection would be needed for the Peninsula (Phase 2B Supplement).

The Phase 2B report has been completed by TEMS and was presented to the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force at its February 13, 2014 meeting. The report has been made available to the public on the HRTPO website and transmitted directly to Task Force members in advance of the meeting. The Task Force has recommended approval of the final report. See Consent Agenda Item #16-M. Dr. Alexander E. Metcalf of TEMS will brief the HRTPO Board on the Phase 2B report. Enclosure 10-A: Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan Alternatives Analysis Executive

Summary Enclosure 10-B: Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan Alternatives Analysis Final Report Enclosure 10-C Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Vision Plan Alternatives Analysis Appendices


ITEM #11: PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY: SCOPE OF WORK

During FY 2011, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, 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), and Data Collection (Phase 2A). With the completion of the Data Collection report, work began in March 2013 on the Passenger Rail Alternatives Analysis (Phase 2B). The focus of this study is to develop the financial and business plan evaluation of the Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. High-Speed Corridor, in line with the program set out in the Blueprint Study (Phase 1B). In Phase 2B, work proceeded with the Alternatives Analysis for the high speed Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. corridor, and the report is anticipated to be approved by the HRTPO Board in March 2014. The Phase 2B report concludes that a Norfolk-Richmond direct route can be linked cost effectively with enhanced passenger rail for the Newport News-Richmond corridor. As a result, it is important to collect the remaining data necessary (Engineering and Environmental) for the Newport News-Richmond corridor and review its potential integration with the Norfolk-Richmond direct high speed route. This analysis would produce the information needed for a Regional Passenger Rail Vision Plan for Hampton Roads, the development of an integrated program for implementing high and enhanced passenger rail to Hampton Roads from the Northeast Corridor, and preparation of a Service Development Plan (SDP) required by USDOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for funding. As outlined in the attached Scope of Work, the Phase 2B Supplement work will require two months to complete at a cost of $52,952. At its February 13, 2014 meeting, the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force determined that the Norfolk-Richmond option that includes a link to the Newport News-Richmond corridor preliminarily evaluated in the Phase 2B report was a viable option and that a supplement to the Phase 2B report be pursued. This item is for approval; see Consent Agenda Item #16-N. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, Deputy Executive Director, will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Attachment 11

HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY

PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT: PASSENGER RAIL ROUTE ANALYSIS NEWPORT NEWS-RICHMOND CORRIDOR SCOPE OF WORK

MARCH 2014

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Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study: Phase 2B Supplement: Passenger Rail Route Analysis

Newport News-Richmond Corridor Scope of Work

Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc. March 2014 Page 1

1 BACKGROUND

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) developed the Richmond/Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project Tier I Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to develop conventional passenger rail service to the I-64/CSX corridor and the Norfolk Southern/Route 460 corridor. The state’s draft NEPA document was released for public review and comment in December 2009. In February 2010, based on the evaluation and public comments received, the Commonwealth Transportation Board selected Alternative 1 as the preferred alternative for enhanced passenger rail service between Richmond and Newport News and higher-speed passenger rail service between Petersburg and Norfolk. DRPT has completed the Tier I Final EIS document and was approved in August 2012. The Record of Decision (ROD) was approved by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in January 2013. The Tier 1 Final EIS proposes 6 trains per day at 90 mph from Norfolk to Richmond and Washington, and 3 trains per day from Newport News to Richmond and Washington. To support and develop further the Commonwealth’s efforts, the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Board approved a resolution in October 2009, endorsing the designation of a “high-speed rail” corridor along the Norfolk Southern/Route 460 (Norfolk-Richmond) corridor designated ultimately at speeds of more than 110 mph and the enhancement of the intercity passenger rail service along the CSX/I-64 corridor (Newport News-Richmond). TEMS was commissioned to develop a Vision Plan for passenger rail service for the Hampton Roads region that meet the HRTPO objectives as outlined in the October 2009 resolution. TEMS completed an initial phase (Phase 1) of work in July 2010 and a Blueprint Study (Phase 1B) in December 2010. The Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study in February 2012 continued with the Phase 2A Data Collection work, which was designed to build a comprehensive database so that the Norfolk-Richmond corridor Alternatives Analysis (Phase 2B) could be completed. In addition, the data assembled in Phase 2A not only collected the data necessary to complete the Vision Plan but also for the Service Development Plan (SDP) assessment needed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) FRA to support further planning work on High Speed passenger rail for the Norfolk-Richmond corridor. In Phase 2B, work proceeded with the Alternatives Analysis for the High Speed Norfolk-Richmond corridor, and the report is anticipated to be approved by the HRTPO Board in March 2014. The Phase 2B report concludes that a Norfolk-Richmond “Direct High Speed Route” can be linked very cost effectively with Enhanced passenger rail for the Newport News-Richmond corridor. As a result, it is important to collect the remaining data necessary (Engineering and Environmental) for the Newport News-Richmond corridor and review its potential integration with the Norfolk-Richmond “Direct High Speed Route”. This analysis would produce the information needed for a regional passenger rail Vision Plan for Hampton Roads, the development of an integrated program for implementing high and enhanced passenger rail to Hampton Roads from the Northeast Corridor, and preparation of an SDP required by USDOT FRA for funding.

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2 PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT: PASSENGER RAIL ROUTE ANALYSIS STUDY APPROACH

To achieve the direction that the HRTPO Board has prescribed for the Norfolk-Richmond and Newport News-Richmond corridors and to systematically address federal, state regulations and guidelines pertaining to Federal funding for the study, the next step (Phase 2B Supplement) is to carry out an evaluation of Enhanced rail options in the Newport News-Richmond Corridor. The tasks proposed include collecting the engineering and environmental data and evaluating the financial and economic benefits for the improvements to the Peninsula route. The key steps in this analysis process include –

• Alternatives Analysis • Operating and Capital Costs • Financial and Economic Feasibility Analysis • Environmental Scan/Service NEPA

The Peninsula Passenger Rail Route analysis will include the Norfolk-Richmond “Direct High Speed Route”, which Phase 2B established to have the best cash flow, financial results, and cost/benefit results for the Norfolk-Richmond corridor. The Phase 2B Supplement analysis would include a greenfield high speed connection from Roxbury, VA south to Toano, VA and a conventional speed connection along the existing CSX corridor from Toana, VA to Newport News, VA.

The following work plan describes the tasks to be undertaken for Phase 2B Supplement:

TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT In this task, the project manager will work closely with the HRTPO to manage the overall study, provide project progress reports, update timelines and the Blueprint Study project management plan, and provide coordination with key stakeholders, freight railroads, and other government entities.

MONITORING FRA LEGISLATION AND EXECUTIVE ACTION – In Task 1, TEMS will provide regular updates on US Congressional and Virginia General Assembly transportation legislation and Federal/State Executive action. Since its creation by the PRIIA and ARRA acts, passenger rail legislation and executive action has moved very fast and both the policy and executive actions are changing the context and requirements of Federal funding and corridor priority. In this task, the opportunities that arise will be identified and related to the overall goals and objectives of the HRTPO and its needs for funding additional planning studies and later design and construction needs. To this end, the Blueprint Study timeline will be updated and adjusted as new policy and executive information becomes available. DRPT COORDINATION – Working closely with the HRTPO, TEMS will coordinate its work with DRPT to ensure that there is no duplication of effort and that there is a full understanding and support of the DRPT program of incremental passenger rail implementation, the FRA approved TIER I EIS and Record of Decision, and the TIER II EIS study for Richmond-Washington, DC. Progress reports will be given using a PowerPoint format and handouts. To meet this need, the HRTPO will request “consultation” meetings with DRPT to compare progress and ensure effective liaison on all aspects of passenger rail. This will help ensure that the objectives, rationale and benefits of the project as requested by FRA are fully assessed and understood.

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DELIVERABLES:

• Finalized Work Plan • Progress Reports • Updated Timelines • Updated Project Management Plan • Whitepapers on changes in the legislative and executive decision-making for passenger rail • Blueprint Study milestones, timelines and requirements, updates in line with FRA requirements

TASK 2 – PASSENGER RAIL ROUTE ANALYSIS The Task 2 analysis will further develop the Norfolk-Richmond “Direct High Speed Route” option by integrating the Newport News-Richmond corridor. This will provide improved timetables and service levels that reflect accurately the market needs for these improved levels of service. The analysis will assess the potential of high-speed diesel train operation. The key factors to be considered in defining the scenarios include –

• Train Frequency • Train Speed • Track Speed • Station Stopping Patterns • Fares

Improvements will include consideration of integration issues with the Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, DC corridor, Northeast Corridor, and Southeast High-Speed Rail, stopping patterns, quality of onboard services, station facilities, access facilities – taxi, limo, and transit. Fares will be evaluated using revenue maximizing/revenue yield analysis and will consider discounts for different groups such as commuters, senior citizens, students, etc. A refined alternative will be developed.

DELIVERABLES:

• A Newport News-Richmond corridor high speed connection to the Norfolk-Richmond “Direct High Speed Route” for HRTPO Board approval.

TASK 3 – OPERATING AND CAPITAL COSTS

OPERATING COSTS – The Phase 2B Supplement study base year operating costs will be developed following a survey of vehicle manufacturers. These estimates will be based on the operating timetable. The operating unit costs will include the following –

• Track maintenance • Train crew • Rolling stock maintenance • Electrification maintenance • Signals and communications maintenance • Energy costs • Control staff • Terminal personnel

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• On-Board services • Administration

DELIVERABLES:

• Operating Cost Analysis – Newport News-Richmond-Washington, DC.

CAPITAL COSTS – The passenger rail service includes cost for rolling stock, as well as infrastructure costs. Rolling stock costs for the various technologies will be obtained directly from equipment manufacturers.

As for infrastructure costs, the TEMS Team has a set of unit costs derived from its ongoing studies across the U.S., which have been updated to 2013 dollars. It is proposed that these be reviewed and adjusted to reflect specific conditions in the Newport News-Richmond-Washington, DC corridor. The infrastructure cost databank will include unit costs for the following –

• Land and right-of-way • Sub-grade, structures, and guideway • Track • Rolling stock • Signals and communications • Electrification • Demolition • Stations • Maintenance and facilities • Highway and railroad crossings • Farm and animal crossings • Pedestrian crossings • Fencing

This analysis provides the key Capital and Operating Cost Analysis required to meet FRA requirements.

DELIVERABLES:

• Capital Cost Assessment – Newport News-Richmond-Washington, DC.

TASK 4 – FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSES

To ensure the support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the results of the Newport News-Richmond corridor, a public-private partnership analysis will be completed in line with the recommendations of three key USDOT FRA reports –

• High-Speed Ground Transportation for America, USDOT FRA, September 1997 • Maglev Deployment Program, USDOT FRA, June 2000 • High-Speed Rail Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program, USDOT FRA, 2010

These studies with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) endorsement set out the evaluation approach that is recommended for attracting USDOT funding support. To meet this need the following financial and economic analysis is proposed for Phase 2B Supplement.

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• Comprehensive financial analysis • Comprehensive FRA approved user benefits (consumer surplus) economic analysis • Preliminary community benefit (Economic Rent) analysis

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS – The financial analysis will be based on a detailed cash flow analysis of passenger revenues, operating and maintenance costs, and infrastructure and rolling stock costs. The analysis will include the discounting of costs and revenues to an appropriate base year, the establishment of an infrastructure cost implementation program, and the assessment of both Net Present Values and Internal Rates of Return showing the overall worth of the rail service in financial terms. In addition, a number of ancillary revenue/cost relationships will be defined in the financial analysis, including project profitability (rate of return), operating ratio (cost/revenue relationship), investment standards (investment dollar/passenger mile), and train efficiency (cost/train mile). These will be used to provide a comparative analysis of corridor performance, and to demonstrate to the FRA the ability of the project to be franchised, and developed using a PPP approach. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF USER BENEFITS (CONSUMER SURPLUS) – In the demand side economic analysis, transportation user costs and benefits will be assessed in terms of increased user benefits (consumer surplus), increased trip making (regional mobility), reduced journey travel times and congestion (travel time savings), and improved quality of service (maximum service levels). The economic analysis will be based on the flow of economic costs and benefits over time and the impact of the proposed rail service on both users and non-users. This analysis will include resource savings, energy savings, accident savings, and producer surplus. The economic benefits and costs will be discounted to an appropriate base year and evaluated in terms of Net Present Values, Internal Rates of Return, and Cost Benefit Ratios. The analysis will also include a public sector constrained capital assessment. A positive Cost Benefit Ratio is the key to USDOT FRA funding. A risk analysis will be used to show the impact of different variables as specified by the FRA.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR COMMUNITIES (ECONOMIC RENT) – A critical output is the measure of supplyside community benefits generated by developing the corridor. This shows the communities the benefits they will receive from the implementation of the high-speed rail corridors in terms of Jobs, Income, and Property Values (Economic Rent). This has been used successfully in public outreach programs to develop community support (e.g., Ohio Hub, MWRRI, and Florida). The Economic Rent Analysis estimates the increase in jobs, income, property values, and the expansion of the tax base, as a result of implementing high-speed rail projects. It is particularly useful to show both the federal and state governments the return they get from increased tax revenues over the life of the project. A recent America Public Transportation Association (APTA) study completed for the MWRRI using TEMS data showed that the expanded tax base from the project provided a 100 percent return for federal funds, and a 50 percent return for state funds.

FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS – The TEMS Team will work with the HRTPO, DRPT and the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force to develop financing and funding plans for the rail service. The analysis will consider

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different ways to generate federal, state, local, and private sector support for the rail service. Specific issues to be considered include –

• Federal and state match • Local funding of station • Private sector roles in provision of services and contracting • Freight railroad contracting and funding options

The analysis will consider the full range of innovative financing proposed by the USDOT FRA and evaluate the potential roles of grants, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans, Amtrak participation, franchising, Grant Anticipation Notes (GANS) and other financial instruments. In Phase 1, the major structures of the funding plans were defined; in Phase 2B Supplement, a detailed program will be developed.

DELIVERABLES:

• Financial and Economic Analysis, Proforma Spread Sheets, Funding Plan. • Financial and Economic Funding Assessment.

TASK 5 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN

In this task, an overview of environmental issues associated with the development of the higher and high-speed routes. The analysis will review public data on key environmental issues such as wetlands, battlefields, cultural amenities, historic amenities, superfund sites, landuse, and provide an overview of critical issues, mitigation needs and mapping of key areas to be assessed in later environmental studies. The data will use input from the TIER I Environmental Impact Statement for the route, and the Phase 2A data collection process.

DELIVERABLES:

• Environmental Scan Analysis – Newport News-Richmond-Washington, DC

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DELIVERABLES The TEMS Team will provide the following deliverables for the study –

• PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT – PROJECT PROGRESS PRESENTATIONS – (2 PowerPoint presentations)

• PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT – HRTPO MEETINGS – (2 total)

• PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT – FINAL HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL: HAMPTON ROADS-RICHMOND “VISION PLAN” Market, Engineering, Environmental and Operating Databases (from Phase 2A Report)

Ridership and Revenue Forecasts – Technical Memo (Norfolk-Richmond and Newport News-Richmond corridors)

Engineering and Environmental Review – Technical Memo (Norfolk-Richmond and Newport News-Richmond corridors)

Operations, Schedules and Timetables, and Operating Costs – Technical Memo (Norfolk-Richmond and Newport News-Richmond corridors)

Funding Plan – Technical Memo (Norfolk-Richmond and Newport News-Richmond corridors)

• PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT (10 electronic copies and CD in PDF format)

• PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT – HRTPO BOARD AND HRTPO PASSENGER RAIL TASK FORCE MEETINGS MEETINGS

• HRTPO – The TEMS Team will attend meetings and make a PowerPoint™ presentation to the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force and the HRTPO Board. The meetings are scheduled at key decision-making points to ensure that the HRTPO fully understand and approve the work underway before the TEMS Team proceeds to the next task.

• DRPT – In conjunction with HRTPO the TEMS team will meet to coordinate activities with DRPT.

• Other stakeholder meetings – as specified by the HRTPO, the TEMS team will support additional stakeholder meetings beyond the HRTPO Board and HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force meetings. These will include meetings with route communities, Chambers of Commerce, railroads and other public bodies. For Phase 2B Supplement a key meeting will be with CSX.

RESOURCES

1 Timeline: The work will take two months to complete. 2 Budget: The work will require 376 hours of work and will cost $50,552 to complete. It is anticipated that the work will require one presentation to the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force, one presentation to the HRTPO Board, and additional meetings with key stakeholders as needed. The out of pocket expenses for travel will be $2,400. As such, the total budget for the Phase 2B Supplement will be $52,952.

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Norfolk-Richmond Corridor Scope of Work


Operating Financial TotalProject Route Capital Cost & Economic Environmental

TEMS, Inc. Hourly Management Analysis Analysis Analysis Scan Base WorkplanConsultant Team - Hours Rate Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Hours/CostProject Manager $250 24 12 4 8 8 56Managing Operations Plannner $162 0 40 16 0 40 96Managing Railroad Engineer $150 0 8 8 0 16 32Senior Equipment Engineer $125 0 0 0 0 0 0Senior Demand Modeler $110 0 0 0 0 0 0Senior Economist $100 0 0 0 40 0 40Transportation Analyst $95 0 0 20 0 20 40Tech Support $75 0 8 24 0 80 112

TOTAL HOURS 24 68 72 48 164 376

TEMS, Inc. - COSTProject Manager $250 $6,000 $3,000 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 $14,000Managing Operations Plannner $162 $0 $6,480 $2,592 $0 $6,480 $15,552Managing Railroad Engineer $150 $0 $1,200 $1,200 $0 $2,400 $4,800Senior Equipment Engineer $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Senior Demand Modeler $110 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Senior Economist $100 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $4,000Transportation Analyst $95 $0 $0 $1,900 $0 $1,900 $3,800Tech Support $75 $0 $600 $1,800 $0 $6,000 $8,400

$6,000 $11,280 $8,492 $6,000 $18,780 $50,552

EXPENSESTravel $1,500Subsistence $800Printing & Photocopying $100

SUBTOTAL EXPENSES $2,400

$6,000 $11,280 $8,492 $6,000 $18,780 $52,952

SUBTOTAL CONSULTANT COSTS

TOTAL BASE WORKPLAN COST

HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY: NEWPORT NEWS-RICHMOND CORRIDOR Phase 2B SUPPLEMENT BUDGET

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ITEM #12: HRPDC/HRTPO/HRTAC ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING On March 8, 2014 the General Assembly adopted HB1253/SB513, which provides for the creation of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) in order to manage the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) revenues for the Hampton Roads region. As prescribed in the recently approved transportation legislation, the HRTPO staff recommends initiating the development of bylaws for the HRTAC as legally necessary. This new legislation, in addition to the announcement of the HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director retiring on July 1, 2014, prompted the HRPDC and HRTPO to task the Joint HRPDC/HRTPO Personnel and Budget Committee to discuss and make a recommendation to the HRPDC/HRTPO Boards regarding the succession planning and organizational structure of the HRPDC and HRTPO. A representative from the Personnel and Budget Committee will brief the HRTPO Board on this item. This item is for approval; see Consent Agenda Item #16-O.


ITEM #13: COMMONWEALTH CONNECTOR (ROUTE 460): ISLE OF WIGHT REQUEST FOR HRTPO BOARD SUPPORT

At its regular meeting on February 20, 2014, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors adopted a motion authorizing a letter (attached) be sent from its Chairman to the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) requesting its adoption of a Resolution of Support for the Commonwealth Connector (Route 460). The Resolution, composed by Isle of Wight County, is attached. Attachment 13

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HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD RESOLUTION 2014-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION ENDORSING CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH CONNECTOR PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has made significant progress on the proposed project to upgrade Route 460 from Suffolk to Petersburg to a limited access highway (Commonwealth Connector) to address congestion relief, safety, and economic development; WHEREAS, traffic congestion is a growing problem in Hampton Roads and Interstate 64 is the primary highway used by east-west travelers headed to and from the region, and the Commonwealth Connector would draw a significant number of motorists from Interstate 64, particularly during the peak tourist season thereby providing relief to some of the congestion; WHEREAS, currently motorists travelling eastward and westward on Route 460 are separated only by the yellow striping on the highway creating a scenario wherein there is no physical separation for east-west travelers. The Commonwealth Connector will provide physical separation for east-west travelers, limit the number of access points onto the highway, and provide a much safer traveling experience for motorists than the current Route 460; WHEREAS, Route 460 has major importance as a hurricane evacuation route and it has experienced significant flooding that has negated its ability to provide safe passage for travelers even during heavy seasonal rains experienced in the spring and summer months. The Commonwealth Connector is being designed and will be constructed to avoid flooding during a 100-year flood event; and WHEREAS, for the Port of Virginia and many companies, including Smithfield Foods, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Safco, Tractor Supply, Massimo Zanetti, Sumitomo, Caspari, Art Fx, and Cost Plus World Market, Route 460 serves as a primary route for transporting their goods regionally and internationally. The Commonwealth Connector will strengthen those existing businesses along the Suffolk to Petersburg corridor and provide an additional incentive for economic development in the Commonwealth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization endorses construction of the Commonwealth Connector project and urges the Governor and the Commonwealth Transportation Board to proceed expeditiously with completion of the Commonwealth Connector. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization at its meeting on the 20th day of March, 2014.

McKinley Price

Chair Hampton Roads Transportation

Planning Organization

Linda T. Johnson Vice-Chair


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ITEM #14: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Members of the public are invited to address the HRTPO Board. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. ITEM #15: SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no submitted public comments. Any written public comments received after the preparation of this agenda will be distributed as a handout at the meeting.


ITEM #16: APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS

16A. MINUTES

Minutes of the HRTPO Board meeting held on January 16, 2014 and of the February 20, 2014 Joint HRPDC/HRTPO Retreat are attached. Attachment 16-A1 Attachment 16-A2

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.

HRTPO Board Minutes – January 16, 2014 – Page 1

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

The Hampton Roads TPO Board Meeting was called to order at 10:36 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) John C. Meyer (GL) George Wallace (HA) Dee Dee Darden (IW) Mary Jones (JC) Paul D. Fraim (NO) Kenneth I. Wright (PO)

Herbert Green (Alternate, PQ) Barry Porter (SH) William D. Sessoms (VB) Clyde Haulman (WM) Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. (YK) Emily Stock (Alternate, DRPT) William E. Harrell (HRT) James Utterback (VDOT) Jeff Florin (Alternate, VPA) Kevan Danker (WATA)

HRTPO Nonvoting Members in Attendance: James E. Baker (CH) Randy Martin (FR) Brenda Garton (GL) Mary Bunting (HA) Anne Seward (IW) Doug Powell (JC) Jim Bourey (NN) John Rowe (PO) J. Randall Wheeler (PQ)

Michael Johnson (SH) Selena Cuffee-Glenn (SU) Jackson C. Tuttle, II (WM) James O. McReynolds (YK)* Shepelle Watkins-White (CTAC) Ivan Rucker (FHWA) William Bell (FTAC) Capt. David Culler (USN) Capt. Robert Clark (USN)

HRTPO Executive Director: Dwight L. Farmer

CTB Participants: Hollis Ellis Shep Miller

Other Participants: Secretary Aubrey Layne, Jr. Deputy Secretary Grindly Johnson

HRTPO Voting Members Absent: Barry Cheatham (FR) W. Eugene Hunt (PQ) Senator Thomas Norment (GA)** Senator Frank Wagner (GA)**

Delegate Chris Stolle (GA)** Delegate David Yancey (GA)** Rodney Oliver (VPA)

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HRTPO Nonvoting Members Absent: Marcus Jones (NO) James K. Spore (VB) Jeffrey Breeden (FAA) Irene Rico (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA) Brigid Hynes-Cherin (FTA)

Col. John Allen (LANGLEY-EUSTIS) Col. Tom Wetherington (LANGLEY-EUSTIS) Wayne Shank (NAA) Ken Spirito (PAC) Capt. John Little (USCG) Randall P. Burdette (VDOA)

* Late arrival or early departure ** Not in attendance due to the 2014 General Assembly Session Others Recorded Attending: John Gergely (Citizen); Brian DeProfio (HA); Michael King (NN); Rob Brown, Jeff Raliski, Ron Williams (NO); Bob Baldwin (PO); Bruce Philips (SH); Eric Nielsen (SU); Carita Richardson, Michael Stallings (Windsor); L. Frank Mach (USDOT Maritime Administration); Rhonda Murray (Naval Facilities Engineering Command); Tracy Baynard (McGuire Woods Consulting); Mark Osenbaugh (EV Williams); Ellis W. James (Sierra Club Observer); Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky (Portsmouthcitywatch.org); David Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Cathy Grimes (Daily Press); Karen McPherson (Kimley-Horn); Dennis Heuer (RK&K); Judith E. Brown (HRPTA); John Kish (CTAC); Ken Hartmann (HDR Engineering); Christie Burns (ERC); Shannon Moody (US 460 Mobility Partners); Steve Chapin (AECOM); Dan Bell (FHR); Ray Amoruso, Brian Smith (HRT); Dawn Odom, Philip Rinehart, Eric Stringfield (VDOT); Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage); Cathy Aiello (Aiello Enterprises); Camelia Ravanbakht, Sam Belfield, Rob Case, Brian Chenault, Arkopal Goswami, Kathlene Grauberger, Danetta Jankosky, Theresa Jones, Michael Kimbrel, Kendall Miller, Jessica Nappi, Keith Nichols, Joe Paulus, Dale Stith, Chris Wichman (HRTPO Staff); Rick Case, Nancy Collins, Greg Grootendorst, Jim Hummer, Whitney Katchmark, Randy Keaton, Mike Long, Kelli Peterson, Joe Turner, Chris Vaigneur, Felecia Williams (HRPDC Staff) Call to Order HRPDC Chair Kenneth Wright thanked the HRPDC members for remaining in the Board Room for the start of the HRTPO Meeting and recognized Mr. Dwight Farmer, HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director. Mr. Farmer stated it has been his pleasure to have worked 43 years in the public sector with over 36 of those years at the HRPDC/HRTPO, including six years as Executive Director. He announced that as of July 1, 2014, he intended to retire from the HRPDC/HRTPO and distributed his resignation letter to all members. He expressed his appreciation to all Board members, especially Mayor Paul Fraim, Mayor Joe Frank, Mr. Louis Jones, and Mr. James McReynolds for his appointment as the HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director. HRTPO Chair McKinley Price expressed his gratitude to Mr. Farmer for his many years of service to the HRPDC and HRTPO.

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Approval of Agenda Chair Price asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Mr. Farmer stated Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) requested to add a New Business item regarding the Norfolk Naval Station Transit Extension Study and the Peninsula Fixed Guideway Corridor Study. Mr. William Harrell Moved to approve the agenda with the one amendment; seconded by Mr. Jeff Florin. The Motion Carried. (Mr. McReynolds departs)

Workshop Agenda Chair Price introduced Mr. John Meyer of Gloucester and Mr. Doug Powell of James City County as new members to the HRTPO Board and welcomed Ms. Grindly Johnson, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and The Honorable Aubrey Layne, Jr., Secretary of Transportation. Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Members Comment Period The Honorable Aubrey Layne, Secretary of Transportation, expressed best wishes from Governor McAuliffe to the HRTPO Board and thanked the Board for its support. He indicated that Governor McAuliffe has directed his Administration to properly oversee the citizens’ money which will determine how transportation issues are reviewed. Secretary Layne stated the General Assembly expended great political effort and capital to provide the Commonwealth with new transportation revenue and it behooves the Administration to proceed cautiously and efficiently with these funds. In addition, the citizens are required to pay additional taxes and tolls and deserve to have new projects constructed. Secretary Layne noted the Governor has requested that he work with Speaker Howell on funding efficiencies, prioritizations, and new technologies since the new funding will not be enough to cover all of the State’s transportation needs. Secretary Layne commented that he plans to emphasize the State's communication and outreach efforts and introduced Ms. Grindly Johnson, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, who will be attending the monthly HRTPO Board Meetings. He stated the CTB had to decrease funding in its Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) by $700 million due to smaller than projected revenues from the gasoline wholesale tax. He stressed that although the State will have new transportation revenues, monies are still tight at least for the next four to five years. He indicated the real opportunity over the next four years for new construction projects will be the HB2313 regional funds. He expressed his support for bonding authority for the Hampton Roads region in order to spend these regional revenues wisely. Secretary Layne commented that the reduction of tolls on the MidtownTunnel/Downtown Tunnel/Martin Luther King (MT/DT/MLK) Extension project is a first step in trying to mitigate this impact on the area. The State will need to be in a more knowledgeable position with regards to the contract. Currently, tolling decisions are based on revenue projections and noted that was the reason the State chose tolling different rates.

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Secretary Layne expressed his support for the Route 460 project, but only if the proper permits can be attained. A substantial amount of funds has already been expended on this project with no additional monies currently being spent on right of way, acquisition, and construction; however, he has ordered VDOT do whatever is necessary to acquire the necessary permits to move the project forward. He stressed the need to publicly support the project because if the project is cancelled, the monies may not stay in the region. Mr. Shep Miller, CTB Member, stated the CTB approved approximately $83 million to mitigate the MT/DT/MLK tolls which totals roughly $200 million since the original agreement. He clarified the CTB was not involved in the MT/DT/MLK project agreement, but has since assisted with funding when requested. Mr. Miller introduced Mr. John Malbon as the newest Hampton Roads CTB Member and stated he is Chairman and CEO of Papco Oil in Virginia Beach. He also noted that Mr. Charles Kilpatrick and Mr. Quinton Elliot have been promoted to VDOT Commissioner and Deputy VDOT Commissioner. He reiterated Secretary Layne’s comments regarding the $700 million reduction in the SYIP. He indicated the CTB received a presentation regarding problems with E-ZPass distribution and noted the State is still behind the curve in terms of convincing citizens to purchase them. Finally, Mr. Miller stated the CTB voted yesterday to unanimously provide the Eastern Shore with approximately $400,000 in rail access funds. He noted it should help with employment in Cape Charles, VA and with the overall economy on the Eastern Shore. Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Comments and Updates Ms. Emily Stock, DRPT Manager of Rail Planning, reported the Governor has appointed Ms. Jennifer Mitchell as the new DRPT Director. Formerly with Parsons Brinkerhoff in Northern Virginia, Ms. Mitchell has worked in transportation planning her entire career. DRPT recently executed an agreement with Amtrak to staff the Norfolk station and is currently reviewing consultant proposals for the Southeast High-Speed Rail Environmental Impact Statement for Richmond/Washington, D.C., which will have an effect on rail service in Hampton Roads. She indicated DRPT’s new transit performance-based apportionment methodology was approved by the CTB for transit operating and capital funding and will be utilized in the near future. Virginia Department of Transportation Comments and Updates Mr. James Utterback, VDOT Hampton Roads District Administrator, reported the Eastern Federal Land Issue Notice of Intent for the I-564 Intermodal Connector was awarded to Cherry Hill Contractors and Jacobs Engineering. He stated VDOT is almost complete with the concrete patching on I-264 in Virginia Beach and the remaining Thin Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete Overlay (THMACO) will be laid on sections of I-64 in Norfolk. He noted VDOT recently conducted a public hearing on the Military Highway Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) in Norfolk on January 6, 2014 with approximately 45 citizens in attendance.

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Military Liaisons Comments and Updates Captain David Culler reported that the Navy has partnered with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and is planning a Commanders Conference at Naval Station Norfolk specifically for all service members and civilians regarding smart transportation, vanpooling, carpooling, HRT bus service, and the potential for light rail at Naval Station Norfolk. He indicated that on February 14, 2014, he will be retiring from military service after 26 years. He introduced Captain Robert Clark who will be the new Commander for the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and attending the HRTPO Board meetings. He stated it was his honor to have served as Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and as a representative on the HRTPO Board. He expressed his gratitude for allowing the military to have a voice in regards to the region’s transportation infrastructure. He stressed that the ability to effectively move its personnel to and from the area’s military installations is key for mission readiness. Chair Price thanked Captain Culler for his service on the HRTPO Board. Cooperative Service Agreement: HRTPO and Christopher Newport University Ms. Kendall Miller, HRTPO Public Involvement & Title VI Administrator, reported the HRTPO plans to contract with Christopher Newport University to conduct a two-part Commuter Toll Pattern Survey in order to assess the public’s familiarity with the tolls at the Midtown Tunnel/Downtown Tunnel/Martin Luther King (MT/DT/MLK) Expressway and their anticipated behavior in response to the initiation of tolls. Tolling begins at both the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels on February 1, 2014. The tolls for these tunnels will be collected using the E-ZPass system without traditional toll booths. The first part of the survey will be conducted prior to the implementation of tolls and the second part will focus on actual commuting behaviors and response once the tolls have commenced. The results of this survey will provide a baseline of commuter behavior in response to tolling in Hampton Roads. The HRTPO staff plans to publish a report entitled Analyzing and Mitigating the Impacts of tolls at the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels and will involve reviewing traffic counts and travel time data, along with videos and photos to determine how tolls are impacting the tunnels. Ms. Miller stated the HRTPO staff recommends authorization to procure the services of Christopher Newport University to conduct the two-part survey. Mr. Farmer indicated that the simultaneous research of both the CNU public survey and the HRTPO technical report was a unique opportunity for the region. Mayor Wright inquired as to the cost estimate for the CNU public survey. Ms. Miller replied the survey will be conducted in two parts, with each part costing $9,000 for a total cost of $18,000. She indicated the survey will contain a minimum of 600 participants.

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2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: 1-64 Peninsula Widening – Segment 1 Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported that Segment 1 of the I-64 widening project encompasses Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Fort Eustis Boulevard (Exit 250). She noted that VDOT has already committed $100 million to complete this segment. Currently the project is included (by segments) in the following HRTPO documents:

• 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP): Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Fort Eustis Boulevard (Exit 250) (Segment 1)

• FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Route 199 east of Williamsburg (Exit 242) (UPC 104905) (Segments 1 and 2)

During the January 8, 2014 HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) meeting, VDOT put forth a proposal to modify Segment 1 of the I-64 Peninsula widening project to extend the termini:

• Current: From Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Ft. Eustis Blvd (Exit 250) – $100 million

• Proposed: From Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Mile Marker 248 (immediately south of Exit 247) – $144 million

VDOT has indicated this extension would prevent temporary congestion impacts to the I-64/Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange. The TTAC recommended approval of amending the 2034 LRTP and FY 2012-2015 TIP to revise the limits of Segment 1 to Mile Marker 248 and that additional funds be allocated in the amount of $4 million from the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) and $40 million from the State and FHWA subject to CTB approval. Mr. Tom Shepperd asked whether problems would arise with the transfer of the $4 million in HRTF funds to the new Authority proposed in Senate Bill 513. Dr. Ravanbakht replied that legally she was unsure; however, she believed a transfer would be possible. Mr. Farmer stated the HRTPO Board currently has the responsibility from HB2313 to allocate and commit revenues from the HRTF fund. Any action from the Board today is not an approval of expenditure; it is a programming request. He indicated there was considerable discussion after the January 2014 TTAC meeting, including VDOT staff, as to where the approximately $40 million balance would be derived. He noted it would require an action by VDOT and the CTB to allocate the $40 million and actually implement Segment 1 to Mile Marker 248.

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Mayor Alan Krasnoff stated the HRTPO Board could approve the entire $44 million dollars utilizing HB2313 funds allowing for the project to move forward immediately, which with a more efficient bidding process, could be more economical. He acknowledged a motion would not be in order until the Consent Agenda; however, he requested the Board to consider the opportunity. Mr. Miller inquired as to when the additional money would be needed and in what year would it be allocated. Mr. Utterback replied that in order to advise and award the contract, VDOT would have to have the money programmed within twelve months of completion of the construction which will begin in 2015. Mr. Miller asked if the funds would need to be in the SYIP by this year. Mr. Utterback replied that VDOT is committed to completing Segment 1 and stressed that VDOT suggested the termini extension as an option to help relieve temporary congestion issues at the Fort Eustis Boulevard Interchange. He stated it was his understanding that the HRTPO Board would be hard pressed to receive additional funding for the project from the CTB. He commented that VDOT is planning a public hearing and the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a design-build in two months and by waiting for approval of additional funds to extend the termini of Segment 1, it might jeopardize its completion. Mr. Miller expressed his support for the project; however, he stated there are several other important projects for the region. He recommended the HRTPO Board have a long-term vision with regards to the HB2313 regional monies rather than piecemeal the funds for different projects. He acknowledged that it will be difficult for the CTB to allocate more money to the project; yet offered to ask on behalf of the region. Mayor George Wallace asked for clarification with regard to the different options on the table in terms of funding Segment 1 of the I-64 Peninsula widening project. Mr. Farmer explained that in May 2013, he initially suggested the HRTPO Board consider approving half of the 20% match that the State would provide through the National Highway System (NHS) monies; 10% of the project cost. In this particular case, however, he stated VDOT has taken an aggressive stance to move the project further west for a total segment cost of $144 million. Since VDOT has already committed $100 million, the other option before the Board is to commit to the $44 million utilizing HRTF funds. Mr. Shepperd inquired as to whether there were sufficient HRTF funds to commit to Segment 1. He stated it was his understanding that the HRTPO Board planned to pay for the HRTF projects in the future, rather than piecemeal. He also inquired if the State and Federal funds were in place, ready for the HRTPO to utilize them. Mr. Utterback replied that those funds are based on the formula currently used by the CTB. Any funds that would come from the interstate or primary system would not be available for several years and may even be delayed further. It was originally projected that in 2017, money would start flowing through the formula again and be allocated towards bridges, pavements, and other identified items.

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Mr. Shepperd questioned why the funds were not currently available. Mr. Utterback replied the $100 million committed by VDOT for Segment 1 has been allocated. Any funds above the $100 million would be determined and allocated by the CTB. Mr. Miller remarked that the priorities endorsed last year by the CTB were at the strong persuasion of the previous Secretary of Transportation. They are not mandated by law; rather, they are a guideline allowed under legislation. He noted that with the new Administration, Secretary, and VDOT Commissioner, the guidance may change; however, at the end of the day, the statewide monies are a CTB decision. Mayor Paul Fraim stated the balance of HRTF funds is currently at $31 million. Mr Farmer replied that HRTPO staff recently received an update. Mayor Fraim asked for the current balance of HRTF funds. Dr. Ravanbakht replied there is approximately $50 million in the HRTF. Mr. Farmer stated the HRTF Revenues will be discussed in further detail in Agenda Item #10. HRTPO FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program: Planning Priorities Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes regional transportation planning activities to be performed by the HRTPO, Transit Operators, VDOT, and DRPT. It details the work associated with the following HRTPO core functions:

• Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Congestion Management Process (CMP) • Public Participation (PP)

It is in the determination of these planning priorities that the HRTPO Board ensures its vision and goals are carried forward in the UPWP. Dr. Ravanbakht stated the proposed FY 2015 Planning Priorities are:

• Transportation Programming • Efficient, User-Focused Investments • Strengthening Multimodal Planning

Next steps include reviewing the priorities with the HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC), and Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) along with public review in March. Also in March, the draft UPWP will be presented with the final UPWP slated for HRTPO Board approval in April.

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Mr. Shepperd commented that historically, the HRTPO has served in an advisement capacity to the General Assembly on issues pertaining to transportation and suggested a planning priority be included in the UPWP that references the HRTPO’s efforts to support the state legislation. The HRTPO agreed to this suggestion. Hampton Roads Transportation Fund: Monthly Financial Report Mr. Dwight Farmer, HRTPO Executive Director, stated VDOT’s October 2013 HRTF Report is in the Agenda Packet and the November 2013 report is included at the table as a handout and shows a balance of approximately $46.3 million. The funds are further divided between:

• State Sales and Use Tax - $38.7 million • Local Fuels Tax - $7.5 million • Interest - $8,000 • YTD Administrative Fee - $282,309

Mr. Farmer noted the administrative fee was not accrued by the HRTPO staff. Mr. Farmer stated the estimates are close to those provided by Secretary Layne with fuel consumption somewhat down from its original projection. He indicated that at a minimum, the HRTPO Board could advance the approximate 10% match ($40 million) of HRTF funds that he had originally suggested as an overall HRTPO match to the entire I-64 Peninsula widening project at the October 2013 meeting. Mayor Wallace Moved to approve the extension of the Segment 1 termini of the I-64 widening project to Mile Marker 248 and $44 million in HRTF regional funds to cover the cost. Mr. Farmer interjected that any motion must be made under the Consent Agenda. Mr. Shepperd asked whether the HRTPO would lose the opportunity to leverage for additional state money if the Board immediately committed HRTF funds. Mr. Miller replied that the annual forecast for the HRTF is roughly $180 million. The forecast for year-to-date is $59 million, and currently the actual figure is $60.2 million as of yesterday. In answering Mr. Shepperd’s question, he believed that the HRTPO could still request additional funding; however, it will be harder once the Board has already allocated funds. Mr. Herbert Green stated it would be money well spent if the HRTPO allocated the $44 million to extend the Segment 1 termini because it would help alleviate the congestion that will occur with the termini ending at the Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange. Mayor Wallace commented by committing the $44 million immediately, the HRTPO will not lose any additional time in relieving the congestion on the Peninsula. Mayor Krasnoff noted that by committing the approximate 10% percent match of the entire project, the HRTPO is within protocol.

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Mayor Linda Johnson indicated the HRTPO has the prospect of realizing this project and should seize on the opportunity. Mr. Shepperd clarified it was not his intent to delay the project and noted it was essential to the region. He believed the cost of the project should be shared among all parties, including the CTB. Mr. Ivan Rucker inquired as to whether the SYIP or the TIP would be in jeopardy with respect to fiscal constraint if the project was started in 2015 and funds were not available. He asked for assurances that the $40 million had already been committed by the State. He also inquired as to the cost breakdown of preliminary engineering, right of way, and construction. Mr. Farmer replied the $40 million had not been committed by the State and was the topic of the current discussion. Mr. Utterback stated the right of way cost was in the $20 million range, $10 million for preliminary engineering, and the rest for construction for Segment 1. Mr. Rucker reminded the Board members that a project could not be added to the TIP if federal funds had not yet been made available. Mayor Wallace asked why the HRTF figures were less than forecasted. Mr. Farmer replied it was probably two-fold in that there is a delay in getting the DMV report and that sales/consumption is relatively flat at the moment. Mayor Wallace inquired whether the administrative fee applied to the HRTPO. Chair Price stated he had similar concerns because the fee is high. Mr. Farmer commented that VDOT included a set-up charge and the fee should be decreasing. He indicated that if the Board was not satisfied with the fee in a few months, he would initiate a letter to VDOT from the HRTPO Chair for an official response. Hampton Roads Transportation Fund: Creation of Authority Mr. Peter Huber, Attorney at Law, reported that HB2313 established the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund with the State holding the funds. Currently, there is no such authority to allow those funds to be used to support bonds or authorize bonds to be issued for the authorized projects. HB2313 established similar new revenue sources in Northern Virginia but with the majority of those funds distributed directly to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA). The NVTA has both the statutory power to issue bonds and undertake transportation projects, unlike the HRTPO. The HRTPO has endorsed legislation in its 2014 Legislative Agenda that would allow the revenues to be used to support bonds and on several occasions the HRTPO Board has discussed the possibility of creating a transportation financing authority in the region. The Authority would receive the funds, expend them for the approved projects, and be able to

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issue the bonds. When HB2313 was enacted, one of the enactment clauses directed the State to undertake a study of how the revenue collection and usage has played out both here and in Northern Virginia. That study was issued by VDOT in early December with the following key recommendations that apply to this region:

• Establish the composition of the entity, which for purposes of locality representation, should only include those localities located in Planning District 23

• Direct that Chapter 766 revenues generated in Planning District 23 localities and deposited in the HRTF be distributed to the entity/authority

• Authorize expenditure of the funds in the HRTF by the entity/authority in accord with statutory requirements

• Authorize the entity/authority to issue bonds and other evidences of debt and authorize use of Chapter 766 revenues to support such debt

• Provide for recoupment or allocation of administrative expenses of the entity/authority

Mr. Huber stated that in early January, Senator Frank Wagner pre-filed Senate Bill 513 which provides for the creation of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority. It is fundamentally based on and follows the model of the NVTA; however it is important to know that HRTPO staff understands that the bill is only a place holder and Senator Wagner is open to discussing modifications to the legislation going forward. Mr. Huber highlighted several points of SB513:

• Under SB513, the HRTF and HB2313 revenues would continue to be held by the State.

• It would shift responsibilities and obligations for transportation planning and approval in the region to the new authority which would create conflicts with HRTPO functions regarding federal programming requirements.

• Mass transit is included in SB513, whereas the HB2313 revenues are currently not applicable to mass transit projects.

• The new Authority’s Board composition models that of Northern Virginia and would be different than that of the HRTPO.

• It does not allow for the recoupment of administrative costs for staffing support, but rather allocates them to the member localities.

• It reflects the Northern Virginia model with a 30% – 70% regional split in the distribution of revenues and has a number of powers, including the power to impose tolls and charges and implement projects.

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Mr. Michael Johnson asked how SB513 might affect the Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) that are between the HRTPO and the City of Franklin and Southampton County. Mr. Huber replied he was unsure as SB513 does not specifically address it; however, he believed it would have an impact. Mayor Krasnoff commented the City of Chesapeake Attorney reviewed SB513 and noted the legislation seeks to penalize localities that have not adopted additional real estate tax on commercial and industrial properties. Mayor Krasnoff stated localities who did not comply will have money taken from its 70% share. Mr. Huber replied Mayor Krasnoff was correct. Mayor Krasnoff expressed appreciation in that SB513 was utilized as a placeholder to open dialogue with regards to the HB2313 revenues; however, he indicated the localities will be potentially penalized in many regards. Mayor William Sessoms stated he recently talked with Senator Wagner and he assured him that he wants to hear from the HRTPO Board on how to draft the bill. Mayor Wallace inquired as to what language the HRTPO Board would provide to Senator Wagner. Mayor Sessoms suggested the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee convene and recommend language for SB513. Chair Price stated that per the HRTPO Board, the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee will convene as soon as possible to discuss language changes to SB513. Mayor Krasnoff indicated there would also be other bills introduced into the General Assembly regarding the HB2313 revenues. Mayor Fraim inquired as to the composition of the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee. Mr. Farmer replied it is composed of two General Assembly members, two local elected officials, and two local legislative liaisons. Mayor Fraim noted that on several occasions non-elected officials have made motions on the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee and asked the Board be notified of the meeting date and time in order to participate. Mr. Farmer replied affirmatively. Mayor Wright inquired as to the additional bills that might be submitted to the General Assembly. Mayor Krasnoff replied it was his understanding that there would potentially be other bills introduced. Mr. Shepperd commented that the other bills might not address the content of SB513 and noted there even was a bill introduced that is recommending the elimination of the transportation funding altogether. Mr. Shepperd asked for clarification regarding the 30% – 70% revenue distribution. Mayor Sessoms replied he received direction from Senator Wagner and other local legislators that they were supporting the region’s mega projects and that the revenue distribution would not occur in Hampton Roads. Mr. Miller agreed with Mayor Sessoms’ comments.

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Mr. Shepperd indicated that since the General Assembly is currently in session, it will be difficult to communicate directly with the legislators. Mr. Miller agreed. Chair Price stated the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee would convene as soon as possible.

Meeting Agenda Public Comment Period Three people requested to address the HRTPO Board. Chair Price asked them to limit their comments to three minutes.

Ms. Rita Richardson Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, thank you for listening to me this morning. I'll be brief. I am the Mayor of the Town of Windsor which is on Route 460 and I have a bit of a cold so excuse my voice. We are here this morning to tell you that we fully support your transportation plan for the region in totality. That means we are in full support of the proposed new Route 460, of widening I-64, of building the Third Crossing, of the light rail, and doing this all in an environmentally friendly manner. I think it's critical for our region that we do all of this because together they address major concerns. One is congestion. If the new Route 460 is canceled, we have one limited access highway which is I-64 on the Peninsula. With the new Route 460, which will be mainly paid for with tolls which we also support, it will take a lot of the heavy truck traffic off I-64 from the ports. It will also take a lot of the people going to the beaches, Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks, and many other people, and they will pay the tolls that are proposed to go travel through less congested areas, which is what it will be, and to get there more quickly and efficiently. So if you just do in and out limited highway on I-64 for the future, think about what's going to happen. We just did the Monitor Merrimac Bridge – a major project; it dumps traffic and I don't use the word dump basically in a negative way, but it dumps traffic on the Peninsula on I-64. We're proposing the Third Crossing, which I support; we need it for commuters who work, but we don't need it to just dump everybody going in and out of Hampton Roads onto I-64. We cannot put in enough lanes on I-64 in the future to really help the congestion, but with two limited access highways we can. The second thing that nobody is talking about in the media is the safety of hurricane evacuation for all of Hampton Roads. We have over 1.7 million people in this area and that's not counting the people in the Outer Banks that evacuate through here for hurricanes. There is no way that you're going to get them all out on I-64. And you have to have a limited access highway to do that safely because you have to have a highway that police and emergency services can control, and people can't just be coming in at all points. That's totally going to cause accidents; it's going to cause major panic and chaos, police can't get to them, and it's going to be a massive parking lot. So I urge you to please think about hurricane evacuation. Our Sandy may come, and your decisions about this are critical because right now we would have a massive death toll and panic and it would be horrible for our entire region, and I want to say, Aubrey Layne, if I just understood him correctly, just said that if we start doing away with 460 or other projects, it doesn't mean this money goes down here to reduce tolls or pay for something else; we may lose it. United we stand, divided we fail. So thank you.

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Mr. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Honorable Board members and fellow citizens. I hope that everybody has not concluded that with the Governor's announcement on Wednesday that peace is at hand, the struggle is over. I know there is tunnel toll fatigue to overcome, but there's so many aspects of the ERC deal that are only just emerging, including one that was new to me and I've been following this from the get-go. The fact that Hampton Roads Transit vehicles are not exempt from tolling is astonishing, and the fact that local emergency responders in the course of their duties, their vehicles are not exempt from tolling; that's outrageous. I don't know how many of you know about Schedule J. It's not something that's been widely reported in the press, but it exists. If you go to the DRIVEERT website you will find it. It takes some work, but that adds several cents to the base toll for the first ten years after the second tunnel is substantially complete. It also factors into the 3.5% or CPI inflation adjustment at the base. So I'm not sure that the projections of the ultimate toll at the end of 70 years are correct because I'm not sure people are taking that into their calculations. At any rate, I think that we need to urge the Governor to do a wholesale evaluation of the contract and look at ways to revisit some of the most egregious parts of it, and your role in this crucial. Thank you very much. Mr. Ellis W. James Thank you Mr. Chairman. My name is Ellis W. James. I'm a lifelong resident of the City of Norfolk. I'm also a proud member of the Sierra Club as well as the NEC in Norfolk and I'm an observer for both of those groups on situations such as we have heard this morning. Tolls - I have been opposed to and I have spoken before you once before on that issue and I think we're now beginning to see how serious this issue is. The contract has many flaws in it but I'm not here to try to argue against that, but I think we need to pay close attention. I caught this morning Secretary Layne’s reference to Virginia is at a minimum on the fuel tax. That could spell some real trouble for Hampton Roads in my opinion and I think we had a perfect example this morning during the discussion - both from the members of the HRTPO as well as our fine Director, Dwight Farmer. Dwight Farmer sat there and pulled together a number of things during the discussion. I'm sorry, Dwight, I'm for renegotiation. I understand the situation, but we're going to lose that wealth of knowledge and ability to lead and so I hope something very significant is being planned for being sure that we can replace Dwight with a knowledgeable and effective leader. To end this, I have caught in the last few days references to light rail. I, as a citizen who loves Virginia Beach and have spent my entire life at the Oceanfront, would like to suggest that the Hilltop alternative is causing quite a bit of opposition and concern. The potential congestion and damage or interference to the businesses in the Hilltop area potentially is significant in my humble opinion, and I would hope that we are very careful about abandoning the key issue, and that is to get the core extension of light rail through Norfolk to NAS, as well as to the Oceanfront, without doing a horrendous negative impact situation to our businesses and economy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Submitted Public Comments Chair Price reported there was one submitted public comment as a handout. Approval of Consent Items

• Minutes • HRTPO Financial Statements • Budget Amendment: Personnel • HRTPO CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process – Guide Revisions

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• Allocation of Available CMAQ and RSTP Funds Through FY 2020 • FY 2012-2015 TIP Revision: CMAQ and RSTP Fund Transfer Request – Gloucester

County • FY 2012-2015 TIP Revision: CMAQ and RSTP Fund Transfer Request – James City

County • FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT • FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT • FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT • FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT • FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT • Procedures for Closures at River Crossings • Cooperative Service Agreement: HRTPO and Christopher Newport University • Memorandum of Understanding Between the HRPDC and HRTPO Regarding the

Composition of the Personnel and Budget Committee • HRPDC Personnel Manual Update • 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: I-64 Peninsula

Widening – Segment 1 Mayor Wallace Moved to remove Agenda Item 14Q – 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: I-64 Peninsula Widening – Segment 1 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote; seconded by Mayor Wright. The Motion Carried. Mr. Harrell Moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Agenda Item 14Q – 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: I-64 Peninsula Widening – Segment 1; seconded by Mr. Shepperd. The Motion Carried. 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: I-64 Peninsula Widening Mayor Wallace Moved to approve the extension of the Segment 1 termini of the I-64 widening project to Mile Marker 248 and $44 million in HRTF regional funds to cover the cost; seconded by Mr. Green. Mr. Harrell expressed his total support for the project, yet cautioned that the TTAC had recommended the allocation of only $4 million in HRTF regional funds while seeking the additional $40 million from the CTB. He noted that based on the provided schedule, the funding will not be needed until the spring/summer and asked the Board to consider this alternative. Mr. Shepperd asked Mayor Wallace if he would consider adding language to his motion to seek the $40 million from the CTB prior to the Board’s approval of the additional funds. Mayor Wallace replied it was his understanding that from the earlier discussion, the Board planned to utilize the entire $44 million from the HRTF funds; however, he was open to the idea of requesting the $40 million from the CTB if it would not delay the project.

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Mayor Sessoms asked whether the HRTPO Board would seek funds from the CTB before or after the Board approved an allocation of the entire $44 million in HRTF funds. Mayor Wallace replied it was his understanding that the Board would ask for additional CTB funding after the HRTPO Board voted to approve the entire $44 million. Mr. Miller inquired as to VDOT’s financial deadline in order to extend Segment 1 in the current schedule. Mr. Utterback replied VDOT would need a financial commitment by today if the scheduled public hearings are to be on time. Otherwise, the project would be delayed. Mr. Miller stated that he and Mr. Hollis Ellis would be willing to ask for an additional $5 or $6 million from the CTB for the project; however, it would be almost impossible to receive the entire $44 million to extend the Segment 1 termini. Mr. Green inquired as to when the additional two miles past the Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange would be completed if they were not included in Segment 1. Mr. Utterback replied the two miles would then be contained within Segment 2 and currently, there are no funds committed to this segment. Mr. Miller asked whether VDOT could have the option to extend Segment 1 at its discretion. Mr. Utterback replied it would interfere with the public process. Mr. Miller inquired if VDOT could build the option into the public process and the RFQ procedure. Mr. Utterback replied that he could try; however, funding would have to be identified at that time. Mr. Shepperd asked whether construction was slated to begin in 2017 as originally planned or had the date been moved forward. Mr. Utterback replied construction would begin in 2015. Mr. Shepperd stated it was his understanding that Mr. Miller and Mr. Ellis would seek additional funding from the CTB for the project, but at a minimum, the $44 million would come from the HRTF regional funds in order to move Segment 1 forward and asked for clarification. Mr. Utterback replied affirmatively. Mayor Wallace indicated the HRTPO has close to $60 million in HRTF regional funds generated in only approximately four months and recommended utilizing these funds to extend the Segment 1 termini past the busy Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange. Mr. James Baker commented that the HRTPO could view the $44 million as a down payment toward its local match for the entire project. He noted it might not provide any leverage at the present time; yet it could in the future segments. Chair Price agreed with Mr. Baker’s comments. Mr. Shepperd questioned if VDOT would need the money designated towards Segment 1. Mr. Baker replied affirmatively, but he stated the HRTPO would consider it as applying towards the local match of the entire project.

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Mayor Krasnoff asked if Mr. Baker’s suggestion should be included in the motion. Mr. Farmer replied that he would speak with Mr. Baker after the meeting and communicate the message in a letter to Mr. Utterback via the normal TIP amendment protocol. Regarding the motion on the floor; The Motion Carried. 2014 General Assembly Session: Status Report Chair Price stated the General Assembly Session Status Report was included in the Agenda Packet for the Board’s review. HRTPO Draft Reports for Public Review Chair Price highlighted the HRTPO draft reports under review in the Agenda Packet. HRTPO Board Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Price outlined the HRTPO Board three-month tentative schedule in the Agenda Packet. Correspondence of Interest Chair Price referenced the items in the Correspondence of Interest section of the Agenda packet. For Your Information Chair Price noted the items in the For Your Information section of the Agenda packet. Old/New Business Mr. William Harrell, President and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), reported that HRT is conducting two key studies which are important for the economic vitality of the region. The first study involves the Environmental Impact Review for the Norfolk Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study. He indicated that the U.S. Navy’s Captain Culler was supportive of the study as it relates to its military assets and readiness. In addition, HRT is seeking funding for the Peninsula Fixed Guideway Corridor Study and has received endorsement from both the Peninsula and Southside Chambers He noted the Norfolk Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study is sponsored by Senator Frank Wagner and Delegate Ron Villanueva and Senator Tom Norment and Delegate Monty Mason are supporting the Peninsula project. He asked for HRTPO approval of the enclosed support letter to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee of the General Assembly. Mayor Sessoms Moved to approve the HRT support letter to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee of the General Assembly, seconded by Mayor Fraim. The Motion Carried.

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Adjournment With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads TPO, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

McKinley Price Dwight L. Farmer

Chair Executive Director/Secretary

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HRPDC/HRTPO Retreat Minutes – February 20, 2014 – Page 1

Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)

Joint Retreat Minutes of February 20, 2014

The Joint Retreat of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) and the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) was called to order at 10:35 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance: HRPDC/HRTPO Members in Attendance: Kenneth I. Wright, HRPDC Chair (PO) McKinley Price, HRTPO Chair (NN) James E. Baker (CH) Amar Dwarkanath (CH) Alan P. Krasnoff (CH) Ella Ward (CH) Barry Cheatham (FR) Randy Martin (FR) John Meyer (GL) Mary Bunting (HA) Dee Dee Darden (IW) Mary Jones (JC) Jim Bourey (NN) Sharon Scott (NN)* Paul D. Fraim (NO) Marcus Jones (NO)* John Rowe (PO) Barry Porter (SH) Charles Brown (SU) Selena Cuffee-Glenn (SU)

Linda T. Johnson (SU) Tyrone Franklin (SY) John Seward (SY) Robert Dyer (VB)* Barbara Henley (VB) Louis Jones (VB) Amelia Ross-Hammond (VB) William D. Sessoms (VB) James Spore (VB) Clyde Haulman (WM) Jackson C. Tuttle, II (WM) Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. (YK) Shepelle Watkins-White (CTAC) Jennifer Mitchell (DRPT) Ivan Rucker (FHWA) William E. Harrell (HRT) Colonel Jayne Jansen (Langley-Eustis) James Utterback (VDOT) Jeff Florin (VPA) Kevan Danker (WATA)

HRPDC/HRTPO Members Absent: Scott Matheson (CH) Debbie Ritter (CH) Brenda Garton (GL) Will J. Moffett (HA) George Wallace (HA) Anne Seward (IW) Doug Powell (JC) Thomas Smigiel (NO) Angelia Williams (NO) W. Eugene Hunt (PQ) J. Randall Wheeler (PQ) Michael Johnson (SH) John Moss (VB) John Uhrin (VB) James O. McReynolds (YK) Jeffrey Breeden (FAA)

Irene Rico (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA) Brigid Hynes-Cherin (FTA) William Bell (FTAC) Senator Thomas Norment (GA)** Senator Frank Wagner (GA)** Delegate Chris Stolle (GA)** Delegate David Yancey (GA)** Col. John Allen (Langley-Eustis) Col. William Galbraith (Langley-Eustis) Wayne Shank (NAA) Ken Spirito (PAC) Capt. Robert Clark (USN) Capt. John Little (USCG) Randall P. Burdette (VDOA) Rodney Oliver (VPA)

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HRTPO Executive Director: Dwight L. Farmer

CTB Participants: Hollis Ellis John Malbon Shep Miller

Other Participants: Secretary Aubrey Layne, Jr. David White (FTAC) Jamie Oliver (IW)

Allen Murphy (JC) Bruce Phillips (SH) Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage)

* Late arrival or early departure ** Not in attendance due to the 2014 General Assembly Session Others Recorded Attending: Cliff Dunn, Jonathan Nye (Citizens); Mark Osenbaugh, Earl Sorey (CH); Brian DeProfio (HA); Michael King (NN); Jeff Raliski, Ron Williams (NO); Bob Baldwin (PO); Sherry Hunt (SU); Bob Matthias, Brian Solis (VB); Rhonda Murray (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic); Tracy Baynard (McGuire Woods Consulting); Bruce McIntosh (EV Williams); Ellis W. James (Sierra Club Observer); Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky (Portsmouthcitywatch.org); David Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Cathy Grimes (Daily Press); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Terry Danaher (CTAC); Shannon Moody (US 460 Mobility Partners); Megan O’Reilly (Commonwealth Connector); Diane Kaufman (Senator Kaine’s Office); John Hendrickson, Scott Lovell (Parsons Brinckerhoff); Will Christopher (HRPTA); Craig Quigley (HRMFFA); Dan Bell, Robby Gayer (FHR); Ray Amoruso, Brian Smith (HRT); Marshall Herman, Dawn Odom, Eric Stringfield (VDOT); Cathy Aiello (Aiello Enterprises); Camelia Ravanbakht, Sam Belfield, Rob Case, Brian Chenault, Arkopal Goswami, Kathlene Grauberger, Danetta Jankosky, Theresa Jones, Michael Kimbrel, Brian Miller, Kendall Miller, Jessica Nappi, Joe Paulus, Dale Stith, Chris Wichman (HRTPO Staff); Shernita Bethea, Curtis Brown, Rick Case, Jennifer Coleman, Nancy Collins, Rebekah Eastep, Greg Grootendorst, Julia Hillegass, Jim Hummer, Whitney Katchmark, Randy Keaton, Sara Kidd, Mike Long, Jai McBride, Kelli Peterson, Jenny Tribo, Chris Vaigneur, Tara Walker (HRPDC Staff) Public Comment Period One person requested to address the HRPDC and the HRTPO Boards. HRTPO Chair Price asked him to limit his comments to three minutes.

Mr. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky Okay. I hope I don't anticipate you, sir. I'm Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky from Portsmouth and Hampton Roads. I have been lobbying in Richmond against two bills that I think are not ready for prime time. They're House Bill 1253 and Senate Bill 513. I have passed out – or thanks to the good staff here, I've passed out copies of my principal objections to those bills. I want to cite the fact that these concepts, the structural framework for these bills has never been vetted in the region, the public has had no input, and a number of people who have become aware of the bills in addition to myself have grave concerns about them. There are petitions circulating. They have been distributed to the members of the General Assembly, and I personally have been there on two occasions to pass out letters similar to these to them expressing my

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concerns. Now, I know the TPO is interested in having bonding authority to leverage the funds that we're receiving under last year's transportation bill, and I don't object to that per se. I recognize that it's a well-established practice; the Commonwealth does it ever since Harry Byrd's regime was dissolved, but there are other issues in the bill, and let me say this about bonding. In the event of a default by the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, who is going to be on the hook for it? If we follow the SPSA model that would mean all the constituent localities would be on the hook for the outstanding debt. The bill, the bills do not address that particular point and I think it should be a matter of concern to all of us. The other problem I have is the Governments. The proposal is that the Mayors and Chairs and some select members of the General Assembly would be the voting members of the Governing Board for the Accountability Commission. Well, that's well and good but that means there's only one member who is actually accountable to me, that's my Mayor. If I want to fire Mayor Krasnoff or Mayor Sessoms from the Board, that's not an option. To me, and I just choose them as, you know, visible examples. To me, a better model would be what Virginia Beach uses for its bureau representatives whereby there would be somebody from each geographic location, but elected by the region as a whole, but I'm not here to improve the bill, I'm here to ask you to haul it in, review it, and put something else in after the public has had input to the process. Thank you.

(Ms. Sharon Scott arrives) Submitted Public Comments Chair Price reported there were no submitted public comments. Approval of Agenda Chair Price asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Mayor Wright Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Mr. Barry Cheatham. The Motion Carried.

Retreat Agenda Legislative Briefing The Honorable Aubrey Layne, Secretary of Transportation, thanked the HRPDC and the HRTPO Boards for inviting him to present a legislative update at its Retreat. He planned to discuss House Bill (HB) 2, currently in the General Assembly and the proposed Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC). He indicated that under HB2, statewide monies from the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) would stay at the HRTPO level and the HB2313 regional monies would funnel into the proposed HRTAC. Secretary Layne outlined HB2 as follows:

• Directs the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to develop a statewide prioritization process for construction funds

• Would start with the FY 2017 – 2022 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) • Projects fully funded as of June 30, 2014 and that have completed the environmental

review may be exempt from the process

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• Requires the CTB to use the following facts in the evaluation of projects: o Congestion Mitigation o Economic Development o Accessibility o Safety o Environmental Quality

• Factors will be weighted differently in various districts • Does not apply to the following state funds:

o Bridge replacement/rehabilitation o Revenue Sharing Program o Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ), Highway Safety

Improvement Program (HSIP), and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

o State secondary and urban formula funds • Does not apply to regional funds in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads or federal

Surface Transportation Funds (STP) funds controlled by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

(Mr. Marcus Jones arrives) Secretary Layne stated the CTB is collaborating with Speaker Bill Howell with regards to the Statewide Prioritization Process. He noted the CTB will review the HRTPO Prioritization Process along with other procedures utilized by Northern Virginia, other regions around the Commonwealth, and other states in order to create a prioritization process that will meet the needs of all regions. Secretary Layne noted there are no additional statewide monies from HB2313 and the CTB recently reduced its previous projections by $700 million because of lower gasoline prices at both the wholesale and retail levels. He indicated that unless economic activity or gasoline prices increase substantially, the SYIP will remain flat for the foreseeable future. (Mr. Robert Dyer arrives) The five factors the CTB will use in order to determine prioritization will receive different weighting in different regions. Whereas congestion mitigation will receive a higher weight in urban areas, economic development will more than likely receive a higher weight in rural areas. He noted that the SYIP, after accounting for the project and program exclusions, will contain approximately $600 million a year in the outer years. Much of the SYIP today is money used for rehabilitation with no new construction projects. Along with public hearings in each district of the Commonwealth, there will be changes to the VDOT planning process. Secretary Layne stated his intent to bring greater transparency to VDOT and the CTB will have greater input into the actual planning of the SYIP.

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Secretary Layne reported the purpose behind the proposed Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) is two-fold: to separate the HB2313 regional monies and to ensure that these funds will be utilized for regionally specific projects that would otherwise not be completed with statewide funds. He summarized the proposed HRTAC as follows:

• Set forth from HB1253 (Patroned by Delegate S. Chris Jones) and SB513 (Patroned by Senator Frank Wagner and Senator L. Louise Lucas)

• Establishes the Accountability Commission for the Hampton Roads region o Will serve as a financing arm for the Hampton Roads Regional Fund (HRTF) o Provides policy oversight for key regional projects advanced with regional

funds • VDOT would continue to oversee construction of projects • HRTAC Board would consist of 21-22 members

o Chief Executive of the 14 member local governments o 3-4 members of the General Assembly o 4 ex officio members

CTB members from the area, DRPT Director, Commissioner of Highways, VPA Director

• Affirmative decisions require two-thirds vote of members representing at least two-thirds of the regional population

• Powers of the HRTAC include: o Issuing bonds backed by regional revenues o Setting toll rates for toll projects advanced using regional revenues o Negotiating public private partnerships as the responsible public entity

Secretary Layne stated it was important to know that the HRTAC does not have the ability to raise taxes; however, it does have the ability to toll since the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a toll is not a tax. He indicated the HRTAC is only for accounting purposes for the HB2313 regional monies, along with any TIGER or other grant funds. It will hold these funds in an account and the HRTPO will determine which projects will be allocated funds. All administrative costs would be borne by the HRTAC and any possible project default will be HRTAC’s responsibility rather than any locality. It is modeled from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA); however, it will have more authority. He acknowledged HRTAC’s proposed voting system has been questioned and indicated that any changes would have to come directly from Delegate Chris Jones. Due to the lack of transparency regarding the Midtown Tunnel/Downtown Tunnel/Martin Luther King (MT/DT/MLK) Extension public-private partnership (P3) project, HB1253/SB513 delegates any future P3 decisions in the hands of the local elected officials through the HRTAC. Secretary Layne indicated that for the past six months he has been working with VDOT on every major project in Hampton Roads developing a model using the HB2313 regional monies. Each major project in Hampton Roads would be input into the model and of those major projects, any water crossing project would be tolled. Using this assumption, he believed every mega project in Hampton Roads could be constructed in the next 25 – 30

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years. He noted he will present the model to the HRTPO Board in the future and the Board can decide whether to utilize it. Mayor Wright inquired as to the current status of HB1253/SB1253. Secretary Layne replied the bill was passed in both the House and Senate; however, it is going into conference and some changes will be made. He indicated his office is in contact with Senator Wagner and they are working on the detailed language regarding the administrative work to ensure there is no duplication of effort between the HRTAC and the HRTPO. Mr. Tom Shepperd asked if HB1253/SB513 would allow for the use of HB2313 regional monies in the establishment of HRTAC along with personnel costs. Secretary Layne replied affirmatively. Mr. Shep Miller expressed his support for HB1253/SB513 and commented that most of the costs involved will already be borne by the HRTPO and could possibly be staffed by HRTPO staff. Secretary Layne stated it would depend on the degree of bonding activity by the HRTAC. Mayor Linda Johnson stated HB1253/SB513 originally called for the localities to bear the administrative cost and asked for clarification. Secretary Layne replied the intent is for the monies to be borne by the HB2313 revenues. Mayor Johnson asked whether the bill still contained specific language regarding voting procedure with respect to the two-thirds vote. Secretary replied affirmatively and indicated the intention was that one person could not ideologically stop a project. Mayor Johnson inquired as to whether alternates could be utilized on the HRTAC if the appointed elected official was sick or injured. Secretary Layne replied it would be an administrative item that could be reviewed. Mr. Ivan Rucker asked for clarification regarding the additional tiered voting structure in HB1253/SB513. Secretary Layne replied that criteria would not apply in Hampton Roads. Ms. Amelia Ross-Hammond inquired as to why a toll was not considered a tax. Secretary Layne replied the latest Supreme Court ruling of Virginia declared a toll was not a tax. The CTB, VDOT, and the General Assembly have the power to toll and could delegate that power to a third party for a P3 project. He reiterated the HRTAC will not have the ability to tax. Mayor William Sessoms expressed his appreciation for Secretary Layne’s efforts and stated the HRPDC and HRTPO were honored to have the Secretary hale from Hampton Roads. Secretary Layne thanked the members and stated the Governor plans for Hampton Roads to become the economic engine of the Commonwealth. Mayor Alan Krasnoff echoed Mayor Sessoms’ comments and also commended Mr. Jim Utterback of VDOT for his efforts during the snowstorm last week. Mr. Layne also thanked Mr. Utterback and noted the Governor’s intent to provide the best for the State.

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Secretary Layne introduced Ms. Jennifer Mitchell as the new Virginia Director of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and indicated she is extremely knowledgeable in both the private and public sectors. Chair Price expressed his gratitude to Secretary Layne for taking the time to speak to the HRPDC and the HRTPO. Mr. Farmer reported that since Secretary Layne was able to provide a legislative update, it was not necessary for him to speak on the subject. He did, however, inform the HRPDC and the HRTPO that staff is currently working on the 2040 Fiscally Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). He noted the draft revenue estimates for the 2040 LRTP, which are derived from FY 2014 – FY 2040, are estimated to be over $25 billion. This includes $5.5 billion in HB2313 regional monies, $2.5 billion of HB2313 statewide monies, maintenance funds, as well as traditional state and federal funds. Mayor Paul Fraim asked how the $25 billion was determined. Mr. Farmer stated HRTPO staff will craft a chart for the March meeting. Mayor Krasnoff asked if the chart could be drafted for today’s retreat. Mr. Farmer replied affirmatively. Mr. Shepperd asked whether the region’s percentage was still at 19% for state monies. Mr. Farmer replied affirmatively. Mr. Hollis Ellis inquired as to the total amount of HB2313 regional monies. Mr. Farmer replied the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) total is $8.4 billion which includes both the regional and statewide funds. After more discussion Mr. Farmer displayed a slide which showed the various components of the $25 billion of revenues for FY 2014 – FY 2040. HRPDC/HRTPO Organization Structure: Succession Planning Mr. Dwight Farmer, HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director, reported that at the request of the HRPDC and HRTPO Chairs, he prepared background information and options for the succession planning after his retirement in July 2014. He indicated his preference to step aside and defer to the HRPDC and the HRTPO once his presentation was complete. He stated prior to 2008, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) was the umbrella organization with the HRPDC ratifying any decisions approved by the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO). Shortly after his promotion to Executive Director, the HRMPO was required to reform itself as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) was concerned that it was subservient to the HRPDC. As part of the reform, in May 2008, several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were executed by the HRPDC and the newly named Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) in order to share financial and administrative staff support. Mr. Farmer stated he created both an HRPDC and HRTPO Deputy Executive Director position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their respective organizations. In November 2013, an MOU was approved between the HRPDC and the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance (HRMFFA) to share staff, financial resources, and building space. In

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January of this year, the HRPDC and the HRTPO formally adopted an MOU to create a joint Personnel and Budget Committee. Mr. Farmer believed the HRTAC, if approved through legislation, would be established by July 2014 and housed in the Regional Building with at least an Executive Director and Project Manager. The Executive Director and any other HRTAC staff would be collaborating with VDOT on a daily basis to manage the financing and construction of the HRTF projects. He indicated that from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015, at a minimum, the Deputy Executive Directors could act as Interim Executive Directors. He stated another option could be to have separate Executive Directors for both the HRPDC and HRTPO. The Boards would continue to act autonomously and staffing could be shared between the HRPDC, HRTPO, HRMFFA, and the HRTAC. He indicated the elimination of his position, serving both entities, along with the two Deputies coming forward as new Executive Directors, could possibly deter any budgetary increases. Mayor Wright thanked Mr. Farmer for his presentation and stressed that he provided the briefing at the request of the HRTPO and HRPDC Chairs. Mayor Sessoms stated the HRTPO is faced with an immense opportunity to construct transportation projects that will benefit the entire region and questioned whether it was realistic to change the structure of the HRPDC and HRTPO with no budgetary increase to personnel costs. Mr. Farmer replied the HRTPO has an enormous obligation to the public regarding the utilization of the HRTF funds and acknowledged that it might be wise to invest in HRTAC leadership roles. Mr. Louis Jones commented that with four different organizations sharing staff resources, it would be necessary to have one person oversee them in order to ensure continuity. Mayor Clyde Haulman noted as a probable Board member of the HRPDC, HRTPO, and the HRTAC, it would seem more beneficial to have a single point of contact to coordinate the Boards. Also, he indicated a single voice for the region’s transportation and planning made more sense. Mayor Fraim expressed concern with having one Director responsible for three Boards as the HRTAC Director would be handling billions of dollars’ worth of projects. He believed it would be better to have a separate HRTAC Executive Director and combine the HRPDC and HRTPO Executive Director positions. Mayor Haulman appreciated Mayor Fraim’s comments; however, he believed the Boards could find the right individual for the position who understands the big picture to coordinate the three Boards with the right Deputy Executive Directors to oversee the daily operations. Mr. Jeff Florin agreed with Mayor Fraim and stated that although there is synergy between the organizations, there is the opportunity for a nationwide search to find a dynamic HRTAC Executive Director. He also suggested the hiring of a financial person that would be similar to the position held in the P3 Office in Richmond.

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Mr. Farmer reminded the Boards that he has converted a part time employee to that of a full time position in order to handle the financial aspect of the HRTF revenues. Mr. Shepperd stated that while there is an advantage of having one leader, the subjects handled by the HRPDC and the HRTPO are significantly different and he expressed concern that the HRPDC may atrophy if not given the correct leadership and function. Mayor Wright replied this subject was discussed between the two Chairs and he recommended utilizing the Deputy Executive Directors as interims as a skeleton structure in order to deliberate more on how the final structure should be composed. Mr. Shepperd agreed with Mayor Wright’s comments. Mr. Farmer stated it has been difficult for him to immerse himself in both the HRTPO and the HRPDC and give both organizations their due justice. He suggested that over the next 15 months, the Boards should remain flexible. Mayor Johnson stated that with the opportunity that has been presented to the HRTPO, it would be wise to spend the necessary dollars to ensure the right people are in leadership roles. Mr. Farmer agreed and indicated the Project and Financial Managers are highly skilled positions that need to be filled properly. Mr. Miller expressed concern with regards to duplication of effort between the HRTPO and HRTAC and stated the two organizations must be transparent in their processes and inextricably linked to be successful. Mr. Tyrone Franklin asked whether the current leadership structure could continue. Mr. Farmer replied that as Executive Director of three organizations, his efforts would be diluted simply because it would be too cumbersome. He suggested the matter be referred to the Joint P&B Committee with a recommendation forthwith at the March HRPDC and HRTPO meetings. Mayor Johnson asked that the P&B Committee be given exact responsibilities to be carried out by the HRTAC. Mr. Farmer replied affirmatively. Mr. Kevan Danker believed the area would benefit from a single, strong vision and suggested one Director who could coordinate between the three organizations. Mr. Farmer stated Delegate Chris Stolle is focused on statewide prioritization and has praised the HRTPO Board for its efforts on its prioritization initiative that was achieved three years ago. Mr. Miller commented that statewide prioritization will be a difficult process but once completed, it will benefit the entire Commonwealth. Ms. Jennifer Mitchell noted she was involved with the evolution of the NVTA and stressed the importance of having professional staff in place with an Executive Director, a CFO, a Transportation Planner, and administrative staff that could assist with outreach to the jurisdictions. She agreed that project management resources need to be specialized, and she encouraged the HRPDC and the HRTPO members to reach out to their Northern

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Virginia colleagues to obtain their knowledge regarding the NVTA process. She indicated the HRTAC would be a difficult program to administer. Mayor Wright recommended the matter be referred to the Joint P&B Committee with a recommendation forthwith at the March HRPDC and HRTPO meetings. Chair Price agreed and stated the HRTPO will continue to watch the status of HB1253/SB513 in order to better understand which direction the leadership roles should evolve for the organizations. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment With no further business to come before the HRPDC and the HRTPO, the retreat adjourned at 12:19 p.m.

McKinley Price Dwight L. Farmer

Chair Executive Director/Secretary

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16B. HRTPO FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the activities of December 2013 and January 2014 are attached. These statements reflect the financial status of the HRTPO as a whole. Attachment 16-B1 Attachment 16-B2 Recommended Action: Accept the HRTPO Financial Statements.

REVENUESAnnual Budget

Previous YTD

Current Month YTD

VDOT-PL SEC 112 FEDERAL 2,107,317$ 444,915$ -$ 444,915$ VDOT-PL SEC 112 STATE 275,378 55,614 - 55,614 VDOT-PL SEC 112 LOCAL 275,378 55,614 - 55,614 VDOT CMAQ Grant 283,483 57,623 42,945 100,568 VDOT CMAQ Grant (STATE) 111,300 - - - HRT MATCH 25,000 3,903 - 3,903 WAT MATCH 12,500 - - - STATE PASS-THROUGH 37,500 3,903 - 3,903 FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH 300,000 31,224 - 31,224 VDRPT 5303 FEDERAL 353,479 45,304 - 45,304 VDRPT 5303 STATE 44,186 5,662 - 5,662 VDRPT 5303 LOCAL 28,903 5,663 - 5,663

Total Revenue 3,854,424$ 709,425$ 42,945$ 752,370$

EXPENSESPERSONNEL 2,519,996$ 840,871$ 183,196$ 1,024,067$ CONTRACTUAL 112,552 14,174 - 14,174 SPECIAL CONTRACTS 42,798 26,434 74,448 100,882 OFFICE SERVICES 330,556 33,760 3,737 37,497 PASS THROUGH EXPENDITURES 848,522 39,029 - 39,029 INDIRECT COSTS - 187,825 33,638 221,463

Total Expenses 3,854,424$ 1,142,094$ 295,019$ 1,437,112$

AGENCY BALANCE -$ (432,669)$ (252,073)$ (684,742)$

HRTPOFISCAL YEAR 2014

12/31/2013STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

Attachment 16-B1

REVENUESAnnual Budget

Previous YTD

Current Month YTD

VDOT-PL SEC 112 FEDERAL 2,107,317$ 444,915$ 534,166$ 979,081$ VDOT-PL SEC 112 STATE 275,378 55,614 66,771 122,385 VDOT-PL SEC 112 LOCAL 275,378 55,614 66,771 122,385 VDOT CMAQ Grant 283,483 100,568 - 100,568 VDOT CMAQ Grant (STATE) 111,300 - - - HRT MATCH 25,000 3,903 5,270 9,173 WAT MATCH 12,500 - 7,008 7,008 STATE PASS-THROUGH 37,500 3,903 12,279 16,182 FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH 300,000 31,224 98,232 129,456 VDRPT 5303 FEDERAL 353,479 45,304 21,271 66,575 VDRPT 5303 STATE 44,186 5,662 2,659 8,321 VDRPT 5303 LOCAL 28,903 5,663 2,659 8,322

Total Revenue 3,854,424$ 752,370$ 817,087$ 1,569,457$

EXPENSESPERSONNEL 2,519,996$ 1,024,067$ 198,130$ 1,222,197$ CONTRACTUAL 112,552 14,174 - 14,174 SPECIAL CONTRACTS 42,798 100,882 50 100,932 OFFICE SERVICES 330,556 37,497 9,490 46,987 PASS THROUGH EXPENDITURES 848,522 39,029 122,789 161,818 INDIRECT COSTS - 221,463 40,158 261,621

Total Expenses 3,854,424$ 1,437,112$ 370,618$ 1,807,730$

AGENCY BALANCE -$ (684,742)$ 446,469$ (238,273)$

HRTPOFISCAL YEAR 2014

1/31/2014STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

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16C. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT

Attached is a request from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 88879 – Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation – Phase 3. Project includes installation of security and fire systems, roof reconstruction, and exterior painting.

o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $1,004,683 (CN Only Project) o Add following obligations

CN Phase - $748,390 STP/EN funds in FFY12, with Match of $187,098

CN Phase - $55,356 AC funds in FFY12, with Match of $13,839 The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from January 29, 2014 through February 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-C Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

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16D. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT


• UPC 98568 – Pedestrian Improvements at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Boykin Lane. This project consists of installing a high-visibility crosswalk and curb ramps in the northern portion of the intersection.

o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $29,529 o Add following phase obligations

PE Phase - $4,500 HSIP funds in Previous Obligations, with Match of $500

PE Phase - $1,723 HSIP funds in FFY14, with Match of $191 PE Phase - $288 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $32 CN Phase - $19,877 HSIP funds in FFY12, with Match of $2,209 CN Phase - $188 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $21

The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from January 29, 2014 through February 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-D Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1700 NORTH MAIN STREET SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 23434

Gregory A. Whirley Commissioner

January 27, 2014 Mr. Michael S. Kimbrel Principal Transportation Engineer Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization The Regional Building, 723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Dear Mr. Kimbrel: VDOT requests that the HRTPO amend the FY 2012-15 TIP to add UPC 98568 Sidewalk project. The scope of work consists of installing high visible crosswalk and curb ramps in the northern part of the intersection at Jefferson Avenue and Boykin Lane. Attached are the proposed TIP workup sheet and a copy of the project allocations for your reference. Proposed TIP Administrative Amendment:

Add project to the HRTPO TIP Total Estimate Cost: $29,529 (PE $7,234; CN $22,295) Add PE $1,723 FFY14 HSIP for PE Phase Add match of $191 for PE Phase Add PE $288 AC FFY14 for PE Phase and add $32 match for PE Phase Add CN $19,877 FFY12 HSIP for CN Phase Add match of $2,209 for CN Phase Add CN $188 AC FFY14 for CN Phase and add $21 match for CN Phase Previous Obligations on PE Phase of $4,500 HSIP with $500 match based on original PE

estimate of $5000 (obligated 11/10/2010) If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please contact me at (757) 925-2616. Sincerely, Sonya Hallums-Ponton District Program Manager – Westside Area Hampton Roads District

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16E. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT

Attached is a request from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add three projects as follows:

• UPC 105368 – I-64 Corridor Congestion Improvements – HRBT Control Room Upgrade. Project is to prepare a plan set for upgrading the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel control room operations to support smart roadway technology advancement.

o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $500,000 (PE Phase) o Add PE Phase obligation of $500,000 AC (Other) funds in FFY14

• UPC 105388 – I-664 Corridor Congestion Improvements – Communication System

Upgrades at the MMMBT. Project is to prepare a plan set for upgrading the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel communications system to support lane control, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and other smart roadway technologies.


• UPC 105404 – I-64 Corridor Technology Advancements on Alternate Routes to I-

64 – Routes 60, 143, and 199 – Signal Communications Cameras. Project is located in James City County and York County between the Newport News City Line and the New Kent County Line. Project is for Preliminary Engineering for signal/arterial technology on alternative routes to I-64 in the Counties of James City and York, including adaptive signal control technology, CCTV and broadband communications to connect to the traffic operations center (TOC), signal upgrades, and alternate/backup power sources.


The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-E Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

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16F. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT


• UPC 104050 – Cape Henry Lighthouse Restoration. This project is a child project to UPC 15149, a project for repair and maintenance of the Cape Henry Lighthouse and improvements necessary for public access, which is included in the current TIP.

o Add project to TIP o Total cost estimate = $403,477 o Add CN Phase obligation of $322,390 STP/EN funds, with $80,598 in

matching funds, in FFY14 o Add CN Phase obligation of $391 Advance Construction (AC) funds, with

$98 in matching funds, in FFY14 The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-F Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

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MPO TIP Report 2/6/2014 2:59:00 PM

1

CN AC

Federal - AC $98 $0 $0 $391 $0

CN Federal - STP/EN $80,598 $0 $0 $322,390 $0

MPO Note

ROUTE/STREET EN94 TOTAL COST $403,477

FUND SOURCE MATCH FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15

PROGRAM NOTE TIP AMD TO ADD $322,390 STP/EN FFY14 AND ADD $391 AC(OTHER) FFY14 CN (CLK 2-6-2014).

UPC NO 104050 SCOPE Rehabilitation of Historic Bldgs/Facilities

SYSTEM Enhancement JURISDICTION Virginia Beach OVERSIGHT NFO

DESCRIPTION FROM: Repair and maintenance of the structure and the improvements TO: necessary for public access

PROJECT Cape Henry Lighthouse Restoration, C502 ADMIN BY Locally

Enhancement Projects

Hampton Roads MPO

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16G. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT


• UPC 104051 – Ferry Plantation House Restoration. This project is a child project

to UPC 70305, a project for restoration of Ferry Plantation House, which is included in the current TIP. That project included the replacement of the oyster shell stucco, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) restrooms, replacement of walkway brick pavers, restoration of the scenic vista, and installation of a historical marker.

o Add project to TIP o Total cost estimate = $60,924 o Add CN Phase obligation of $48,739 STP/EN funds, with $12,185 in

matching funds, in FFY14

The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-G Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

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MPO TIP Report 2/6/2014 3:00:42 PM

1

CN Federal - STP/EN $12,185 $0 $0 $48,739 $0

MPO Note

PROGRAM NOTE TIP AMD TO ADD $48,739 STP/EN FFY14 CN (CLK 2-6-2014).

ROUTE/STREET EN03 TOTAL COST $60,924

FUND SOURCE MATCH FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15

UPC NO 104051 SCOPE Rehabilitation of Historic Bldgs/Facilities

SYSTEM Enhancement JURISDICTION Virginia Beach OVERSIGHT NFO

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT Ferry Plantation House, C502 ADMIN BY Locally

Enhancement Projects

Hampton Roads MPO

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16H. FY 2012-2015 TIP AMENDMENT: VDOT


• UPC 100546 – Norfolk Citywide Intersection Safety Improvements – Group 3. This

project will implement safety improvements at multiple intersections in Norfolk. The project is related to UPC 102524 (Group 1) and UPC 102526 (Group 2).

o Add project to TIP o Total cost estimate = $4,502,426 o Add PE Phase obligation of $571,590 HSIP funds in FFY12 o Add PE Phase obligation of $18 HSIP funds in FFY13 o Release PE Phase obligation of $352,064 HSIP in FFY14 o Updated PE Phase state match is $24,394 o Add RW Phase obligation of $18,125 HSIP funds, plus state match of

$2,014, in FFY14 o Add CN Phase obligation of $3,407,013 HSIP funds, plus state match of

$378,557, in FFY14 o Add CN Phase obligation of $407,501 Advance Construction (AC) funds,

plus state match of $45,278, in FFY14

The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment.

Attachment 16-H Recommended Action: Approve the TIP amendment.

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16I. FY 2012-2015 TIP REVISION: CMAQ Fund Transfer Request – Newport News

Attached is a request from Newport News to transfer CMAQ funds from two projects to a third CMAQ project. A project to construct a bus transfer center in the vicinity of Riverside Hospital (UPC 100609) has been canceled with CMAQ funds remaining. A project to construct a bikeway/sidewalk along Oyster Point Road (UPC 16103) received funds from another source, which resulted in surplus CMAQ funds remaining. The City desires to transfer these available funds to a current CMAQ project to construct a multi-purpose trail in the vicinity of the Mariners Museum (UPC 83254), as follows:

• UPC 100609 – Riverside Bus Transfer Center o Project canceled o Transfer $296,778 FY 2012 CMAQ, including state match, to UPC 83254

• UPC 16103 – Oyster Point Roads Phase 4 Wide Sidewalk

o Transfer $701,422 FY 2007 CMAQ, including state match, to UPC 83254

• UPC 83254 – Mariners Museum Multi-purpose Trail o Transfer $296,778 FY 2012 CMAQ, including state match, from UPC 100609 o Transfer $701,422 FY 2007 CMAQ, including state match, from UPC 16103

Should the HRTPO Board approve the fund transfers, a TIP amendment will be processed to reflect the transfers. In anticipation of Board approval, the City’s request was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the CMAQ fund transfers and associated TIP amendment. Attachment 16-I Recommended Action: Approve the CMAQ transfers and associated TIP amendment.

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16J. BALANCING FY 2015-2020 CMAQ AND RSTP ALLOCATIONS

The HRTPO Board approved the allocation of available CMAQ and RSTP funds through FY 2020 during its meeting on January 16, 2014. On February 7, 2014, however, HRTPO staff received an update of the CMAQ and RSTP preliminary estimates (marks) for the years FY 2015-2020. The updated marks were lower than the previous marks for the same period, resulting in over-allocations for Hampton Roads of approximately $3.0 million for CMAQ and $4.4 million for RSTP. HRTPO staff developed a strategy for adjusting the FY 2015-2020 allocations to balance with the updated marks, while affecting as few projects as possible. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) has recommended approval of the HRTPO staff strategy. The attached Tables 1 (RSTP) and 2 (CMAQ) show all of the Hampton Roads projects that have RSTP and/or CMAQ allocations in the years FY 2015 through FY 2020. In the tables, the projects affected by the recommended balancing strategy are shaded (2 out of 22 RSTP projects in Table 1; and 19 out of 51 CMAQ projects in Table 2). Allocations that were changed from what was approved by the HRTPO Board in January are shown in bold red font in each of the tables. Assuming HRTPO Board approval of the revised CMAQ and RSTP allocations as shown in the attached tables, the HRTPO FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will be amended to account for changes in the allocations through FY 2015. The TIP amendment was made available for public review and comment from February 26, 2014 through March 12, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the TIP amendment. Attachment 16-J Recommended Action: Approve the updated CMAQ and RSTP allocations and the associated TIP amendment.

RSTP

ID Jurisdiction UPC Project DescriptionFY ‐ 15

Allocation FY ‐ 16





Allocation

Earmarked FY ‐21

& Beyond

1 Virginia Beach 14603 Lynnhaven Pkwy Reconstruction ‐ Phase XI $1,200,000

2 Suffolk 61407 Route 337 ‐ Nansemond Pkwy Widen to 4 lanes

3 Norfolk 84243North Military Hwy & Robin Hood Rd Widening & Improvement

4 Norfolk 9783North Military Hwy Widening & Improvement ‐ Lowery Rd to Northampton Blvd

$3,503,982

5 Poquoson 13427 Wythe Creek Rd ‐ Widen to 5‐L (Alphus to SCL) $6,000,000 $2,295,862

6 York Co. 60843 Route 17 Widening $2,600,000

7 HRT T9093LRT Extension to Norfolk Naval Station and Virginia Beach Oceanfront (AA/EIS/PE/FD/ROW)

$8,000,000

8 Virginia Beach/HRT T9108Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study (AA/SDEIS/PE/FE)

$2,599,896

9 HRT T9126 Purchase 45 forty foot replacement buses $275,672

10 Chesapeake 56187U.S. Route 17 Replace Bridge Over So. Branch Elizabeth River

$12,323,015

11 Hampton 97715 Wythe Creek Road Widening $3,183,793 $3,840,780 $3,267,939 $9,374,498

12 Newport News 102734 Amtrak Station Relocation Project $633,268 $347,557

13 Newport News 4483 Atkinson Blvd ‐ Construct New Road $10,000,000 $20,885,705 $9,468,448 $6,851,569

14 Virginia Beach 103004 Regional Signal Preemption Program $133,000

15 Isle of Wight Co. 102984Turner Drive and Route 10/32 Intersection improvements

$300,000

16 HRT T11778 Purchase 41 forty foot replacement buses $1,314,289

17 James City Co. 100200 Skiffes Creek Connector $5,366,235 $7,273,942 $9,859,208 $2,500,615

18 James City Co. 100920 Croaker Road Widening $500,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000

19 James City Co. 102980 Route 60 Multi‐Modal Corridor Upgrade $800,000 $1,300,000

20 Suffolk 102994 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Upgrades $135,000 $1,515,000

21 Virginia Beach 103005Centerville Turnpike Widening fr. Kempsville Rd to Indian River Rd

$3,880,091 $4,856,552 $4,263,357

22 WATA T11932 Administration and Operations Facility: Phase 1 $3,700,000 $3,000,000 $2,300,000

Totals $26,163,343 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $2,500,615

New Marks $26,163,343 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063 $26,797,063

Balance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,296,448

Shaded projects indicate projects for which allocations were adjusted.

Prepared by HRTPO staff on March 5, 2014

Table 1: FY 2015‐2020 RSTP Allocations by ProjectAdjustments Required Due to Updated Marks Received on February 7, 2014

Attachment 16-J

Jurisdiction UPC Project DescriptionFY ‐ 15




AllocationFY ‐ 19

AllocationFY‐20

Allocation

Earmarked FY ‐21

& Beyond

Project Selection

Process Rank

Year of Projection Selection

1 Gloucester Co. 100626Route 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements

$546,694

2 Isle of Wight Co. 100541Courthouse Highway and North Court Street Pedestrian Improvements

29 2011

3 Chesapeake/HRT T9111 Liberty Street Transit Improvements 28 2010

4 Portsmouth 98825Portsmouth Signal Timing Improvements ‐ Phase III

10 2010

4 Gloucester Co 98806George Washington Memorial Highway Signal Timing Improvements

$964,000 25 2010

5 VPA 98808 Inter‐Terminal Barge Service $1,863,823 24 2010

6 Virginia Beach 84366Indian River Road Intersection Improvements at Kempsville Road

$1,094,841 $433,010 27 2010

7 Newport News 98830 Newport News Signal Timing Improvements $250,000 1 2010

8 Chesapeake 100538Chesapeake Intelligent Transportation Systems Improvements

$700,000 39 2010

9 WATA T10862 Miscellaneous Transit ‐ Mounts Bay Route $327,389 45 2010

10 HRT T9125Miscellaneous Transit ‐ Environmental Management Systems

$150,000 22 2010

11 HRT T9126Transit Vehicles ‐ Bus Replacement and Rebuild

$1,980,407 $436,389 29 2010

12 WATA T9148 Miscellaneous Transit ‐ Bus Replacement $1,028,278 $1,484,722 26 2010

13 Suffolk 100603 Harbour View Signal Timing Improvements $1,500,000 $1,925,000 32 2010

14 Regionwide 100606Hampton Roads Intelligent Transportation System Improvements

$500,000 $759,861 $240,139 45 2010

15 James City Co. 82961Monticello Avenue Intersection Improvements at Ironbound Road

$777,673 $117,459 37 2010

16 Norfolk 98828Norfolk Signal System Improvements ‐ Phase IV

$1,140,000 $1,000,000 $1,440,000 15 2010

17 HRT T14104 TRAFFIX Program $986,503 $986,503 $986,503 $986,503 $986,503 $986,503 $986,503 ‐ ‐

18 Portsmouth 98824Portsmouth Signal Timing Improvements ‐ Phase IV

$132,000 12 2010

19 Hampton 102865 Hampton Signal Upgrades ‐ Phase IV $553,000 3 2011

20 Isle of Wight Co. 102951 Main Street Pedestrian Improvements $165,000 26 2011

21 Gloucester Co. 100624Hayes Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

$17,016 $1,345,462 44 2010

22 Portsmouth 100602Portsmouth Boulevard Intersection Improvements ‐ Elmhurst Lane

$500,000 $0 50 2010

CMAQ

Table 2: FY 2014‐2021 CMAQ Allocations by ProjectAdjustments Required Due to Updated Marks Received on February 7, 2014

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AllocationFY ‐ 19

AllocationFY‐20

Allocation

Earmarked FY ‐21

& Beyond

Project Selection

Process Rank


CMAQ


23 Newport News 103058 Lee Hall Bus Transfer Center 8 2011

24 Newport News 100608Newport News Intelligent Transportation System Upgrades

$300,000 $0 38 2010

25 Gloucester Co. 100625Guinea Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

$183,009 49 2010

26 Norfolk 102950Norfolk Signal Timing Improvements ‐ Phase III

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 4 2011

27 Newport News 103016 Citywide Signal Retiming $300,000 $160,000 $440,000 1 2011

28 VPA 103928Green Operator (GO): Truck Replacement Program

$500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 1 2011

29 James City Co. 102948 Route 199 & Brookwood Dr $50,000 $25,000 $125,000 $75,000 11 2011

30 VPA 103927(GO): Ocean‐Going Vessel Hybridization & Fuel Switching Demo Project

$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 4 2011

31 Hampton 102867Citywide Traffic Signal System Retiming (133 signals)

$471,941 $226,059 7 2011

32 Newport News 102734 Amtrak Station Relocation $6,302,964 $6,152,443 $4,563,768 ‐ ‐

33 James City Co. 102947 Route 199 West Ramp at Richmond Road $41,172 $63,828 $350,000 $195,000 12 2011

34 Newport News 103059 Citywide Pedestrian Enhancements $250,000 $250,000 $500,000 6 2011

35 HRT 103974 Purchase Replacement Ferry $2,000,000 9 2011

36 Poquoson 102999 Traffic Signal Upgrade $260,000 9 2011

37 Suffolk 102991Bridge Road Signal Coordination and ITS Network

$150,000 $1,107,000 13 2011

38 Portsmouth 103025 Signal System Citywide Upgrades $1,000,000 $2,200,000 $800,000 14 2011

39 HRT T11777Purchase 29 Twenty‐nine Foot Replacement Buses

$557,279 $2,646,376 $3,223,511 15 2011

40 WATA T11782 Purchase Five Replacement Trolleys $432,000 20 2011

41 Hampton 102866 Cunningham Drive Sidewalk Project $920,000 20 2011

42 Suffolk 102992Shoulders Hill Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements

$272,000 25 2011

43 Virginia Beach 102972First Colonial Road & Laskin Road Intersection Improvements

$1,000,000 23 2011

44 Poquoson 102982 South Lawson Park Bike Path $195,100 19 2011

45 Portsmouth 102985 Clifford/Bart/South Street Bike Boulevard $500,000 17 2011

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AllocationFY ‐ 19

AllocationFY‐20

Allocation

Earmarked FY ‐21

& Beyond

Project Selection

Process Rank


CMAQ


46 Suffolk 102990Shoulders Hill Rd/Nansemond Pkwy/Wilroy Rd Signal Coordination & ITS Network

$1,641,029 $1,106,971 18 2011

47 HRT T11778 Purchase 41 Forty Foot Replacement Buses $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,398,333 16 2011

48 WATA T11779 Purchase 7 CNG Replacement Buses $3,073,000 24 2011

49 WATA T11780Purchase 8 Diesel‐Electric Hybrid Replacement Buses

$125,000 $125,000 $1,290,490 $4,939,510 20 2011

50 Gloucester Co. 102919Roaring Springs Bike Path & Main St Sidewalk Gap Correction

$452,000 28 2011

51 James City Co. 102944 Centerville Road & News Road $120,000 27 2011

$13,762,914 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $12,195,013

NEW MARKS $13,762,914 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908 $14,195,908

Balance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000,895

Shaded projects indicate projects for which allocations were adjusted.

Prepared by HRTPO staff on March 5, 2014

Totals

Attachment 16-J


16K. PRIORITIZING HIGHWAY PROJECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EVACUATION

Under current conditions, in the event of a hurricane it is possible that only a portion of the people living in homes in low-lying areas of Hampton Roads will be able to evacuate. Due to the number of households in low-lying areas, and given the current capacity of evacuation highways (including the planned reversal of I-64), it may take 36 hours to clear evacuation highways for a Category 3 storm. However, due to the uncertainty associated with the final path of an approaching storm, local citizens and governments may not begin evacuation 36 hours before the arrival of tropical storm force winds. Therefore, to increase the likelihood of evacuation success, it is desirable to increase the capacity of evacuation highways. Given that no prioritized list of highway projects for improving evacuation exists for Hampton Roads, the purpose of this study (enclosed) is to prepare a prioritized list of highway projects that improve evacuation. The report was made available for public review and comment from January 8, 2014 through January 22, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the report. Enclosure 16-K: Prioritizing Highway Projects for Improvement of Evacuation – Final Recommended Action: Approve the report.


16L. POSITIONING HAMPTON ROADS FOR FREIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

MAP-21 legislation included a number of provisions to improve the condition and performance of the National Freight Network and support investment in freight-related surface transportation projects. It places strong emphasis on freight movement and requires participation from States, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and other stakeholders. States and MPOs that are organized, with data and analyses, will better position themselves for potential funding initiatives in the next authorization. This study analyzed Hampton Roads highways that are anticipated to be part of the National Freight Network. It addressed several required elements of the Hampton Roads portion of the National Freight Strategic Plan where data is available (condition and performance, freight bottlenecks on highways, forecasted truck volumes, major trade gateways). Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, the findings of this regional study will be forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with a copy to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in order to assist its development of the National Freight Strategic Plan. The report was made available for public review and comment from January 8, 2014 through January 22, 2014. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the report. Enclosure 16-L: Positioning Hampton Roads for Freight Infrastructure Funding – Final Recommended Action: Approve the report.


16M. PHASE 2B HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY

During FY 2011, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, 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), and Data Collection (Phase 2A). With the completion of the Data Collection report, work began in March 2013 on the Passenger Rail Alternatives Analysis (Phase 2B). The focus of this study was to develop the financial and business plan evaluation of the Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. High-Speed Corridor, in line with the program set out in the Blueprint Study (Phase 1B). The Draft Phase 2B report has been completed by TEMS and has been presented to the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force at its February 13, 2014 meeting. The report has been made available to the public from February 13, 2014 through February 28, 2014. Comments were received and incorporated in the final report. This item and enclosures were discussed under Workshop Item #10. Recommended Action: Approve the report.


16N. PHASE 2B SUPPLEMENT HAMPTON ROADS PASSENGER RAIL STUDY: SCOPE OF WORK

During FY 2011, in the interest of improving the region’s potential for passenger rail service, 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), and Data Collection (Phase 2A). With the completion of the Data Collection report, work began in March 2013 on the Passenger Rail Alternatives Analysis (Phase 2B). The focus of this study is to develop the financial and business plan evaluation of the Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. High-Speed Corridor, in line with the program set out in the Blueprint Study (Phase 1B). In Phase 2B, work proceeded with the Alternatives Analysis for the high speed Norfolk-Richmond-Washington, D.C. corridor, and the report is anticipated to be approved by the HRTPO Board in March 2014. The Phase 2B report concludes that a Norfolk-Richmond direct route can be linked cost effectively with enhanced passenger rail for the Newport News-Richmond corridor. As a result, it is important to collect the remaining data necessary (Engineering and Environmental) for the Newport News-Richmond corridor and review its potential integration with the Norfolk-Richmond direct high speed route. This analysis would produce the information needed for a Regional Passenger Rail Vision Plan for Hampton Roads, the development of an integrated program for implementing high and enhanced passenger rail to Hampton Roads from the Northeast Corridor, and preparation of a Service Development Plan (SDP) required by USDOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for funding.

As outlined in the attached Scope of Work, the Phase 2B Supplement work will require two months to complete at a cost of $52,952. At its February 13, 2014 meeting, the HRTPO Passenger Rail Task Force determined that the Norfolk-Richmond option that includes a link to the Newport News-Richmond corridor preliminarily evaluated in the Phase 2B report was a viable option and that a supplement to the Phase 2B report be pursued. This item and the attachment were discussed in the Workshop Agenda Item #11. Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract for Phase 2B Supplement with TEMS at a cost of $52,952.


16O. HRPDC/HRTPO/HRTAC ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

As prescribed in the recently approved transportation legislation, the HRTPO staff recommends initiating the development of bylaws for the HRTAC as legally necessary.

This new legislation, in addition to the announcement of the HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director retiring on July 1, 2014, prompted the HRPDC and HRTPO to task the Joint HRPDC/HRTPO Personnel and Budget Committee to discuss and make a recommendation to the HRPDC/HRTPO Boards regarding the succession planning and organizational structure of the HRPDC and HRTPO. This item was discussed in the Workshop Agenda, see Item #12. Recommended Action: Initiate development of bylaws for the HRTAC and approve the Joint HRPDC/HRTPO Personnel and Budget Committee recommendation.


16P. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTIONS FOR FY 2015 FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT APPLICATIONS

Each year, the HRTPO applies for regional planning funds under two federal programs that supplement the primary planning funds the HRTPO receives under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Section 112 Metropolitan Planning (PL) Funds program. One is the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 program and the other is the FHWA State Planning and Research (SPR) Funds program. Section 5303 funds are designated for transit planning and research activities. The FTA apportions Section 5303 funds for Virginia to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Virginia MPOs receive their apportionments from DRPT based on an urbanized area population-based formula. These funds require a 20% match, which is typically divided between the state and the MPO or transit agency, each contributing 10%. The HRTPO retains a portion of Section 5303 funds and allots the remaining funds to Hampton Roads Transit and Williamsburg Area Transit Authority via pass-through agreements. SPR funds are administered by VDOT and are the primary source of funding for statewide long-range transportation planning. SPR funds require matching funds of 20%. Both programs require a resolution authorizing the HRTPO Executive Director to:

• File an application for the funds on behalf of the HRTPO

• Execute and file all necessary certifications and assurances, as well as any other documents or information required for the application

• Execute a grant agreement on behalf of the HRTPO

The resolutions (attached) also certify that the local share required to match the federal funds shall be made available from resources available to the HRTPO. Attachment 16-P1 Attachment 16-P2 Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute the above resolutions and file applications for FY 2015 transportation grants.


A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR GRANTS OF FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5303 PROGRAM AND STATE MATCHING FUNDS. WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon this Body, including the provision of the local funds to support project costs; and WHEREAS, a recipient of Federal Transit Administration Funding is required to provide certifications and assurances that all pertinent Federal statutes, regulations, executive orders and directives will be obeyed and it is the intent of this Body to comply fully with all required certifications and assurances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization that the Executive Director is authorized to:

1. Prepare and file an application on behalf of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for federal and state financial assistance under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 Program and State Aid Program;

2. Execute and file with such application all necessary certifications and assurances or any other documents or information required by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation in connection with the application or the project;

3. Execute a grant agreement on behalf of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the use of FTA Section 5303 Program and State Aid Program funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization certifies that the local share required to match the federal funds identified in the application shall be made available from resources available to this Body. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Board at its meeting on the 20th day of March, 2014. ______________________________________________

Dwight L. Farmer Executive Director/Secretary


Attachment 16-P1


A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION DIRECTING STAFF TO ASSIST THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN TRANSPORTATION RELATED MATTERS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 23 USC 135. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking assistance in transportation planning related matters for the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) to comply with based on the provisions of 23 USC 135; and WHEREAS, the Federal State, Planning and Research (SP&R) funds in the amount of $58,000 are being made available to the HRTPO for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, the HRTPO elects to provide the local share match of $14,500 to utilize SP&R funds for the benefit of the local jurisdictions comprising the Hampton Roads region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization that the Executive Director is directed, for and on behalf of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, to furnish such documents and other information as may be required to qualify for authorization under the agreement with VDOT and to administer such SP&R funds made available, certifying that they shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of 23 CFR Part 420, State, Planning and Research Program Administration. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Board at its meeting on the 20th day of March, 2014.

Dwight L. Farmer Executive Director/Secretary


Attachment 16-P2


16Q. COMMONWEALTH CONNECTOR (ROUTE 460): ISLE OF WIGHT REQUEST FOR HRTPO BOARD SUPPORT

At its regular meeting on February 20, 2014, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors adopted a motion authorizing a letter be sent from its Chairman to the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) requesting its adoption of a Resolution of Support for the Commonwealth Connector (Route 460). This item and the attachment were discussed in Workshop Agenda Item #13. Recommended Action: Approve Isle of Wight’s request to adopt a Resolution of Support for the Commonwealth Connector.


ITEM #17: 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION: STATUS REPORT The General Assembly is set to adjourn on March 8, 2014 and reconvene on April 23, 2014. Attached is a summary of the status of transportation related bills as of March 10, 2014. Attachment 17-A

2014 General Assembly Session – Summary of Transportation Related Bills

2014 General Assembly Session – Summary of Transportation Related Bills │ Prepared by the HRTPO staff │ As of March 11, 2014 │ Page 1

Bill Summary Sponsor Status HB 2 Provides that funding allocations for the Northern Virginia highway construction district and the Hampton

Roads highway construction district be made by giving priority to the projects expected to provide the greatest congestion reduction relative to the cost of the project and that funding allocations for the seven other highway construction districts be made by giving priority to either (i) the projects expected to provide the greatest congestion reduction relative to the cost of the project or (ii) the projects that promote economic development and promote commerce and trade. The bill provides for the choice to be made by each locality within the seven highway construction districts and for each highway construction district to determine the majority choice and submit it to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Allocations by the Board using the priorities in the bill will begin July 1, 2015.

Christopher P. Stolle Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2ER) 3/6/2014

HB 3 Provides that all provisions of the 2013 Session omnibus transportation bill (HB 2313), which established state taxes and fees and regional taxes and fees in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia, expire on July 1, 2014. HB 2313 provided for the revenues from such taxes and fees to be used primarily for transportation funding in the Commonwealth.

Benjamin L. Cline Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 4 Provides that funding allocations for the Northern Virginia highway construction district and the Hampton Roads highway construction district be made by giving priority to the projects expected to provide the greatest congestion reduction relative to the cost of the project and that funding allocations for the seven other highway construction districts be made by giving priority to either (i) the projects expected to provide the greatest congestion reduction relative to the cost of the project or (ii) the projects that promote economic development and promote commerce and trade. The bill provides for the choice to be made by each locality within the seven highway construction districts and for each highway construction district to determine the majority choice and submit it to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Allocations by the Board using the priorities in the bill will begin July 1, 2015.

Scott A. Surovell Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 40 Repeals the provision in the 2013 transportation funding bill (HB 2313) that will increase the motor fuels tax if the United States Congress has not enacted legislation granting the Commonwealth the authority to compel remote sellers to collect state and local retail sales and use tax for sales made in the Commonwealth by January 1, 2015.

Robert G. Marshall Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 41 Provides that the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall select the transportation projects to be funded by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Robert G. Marshall Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 47 Repeals the $64 annual license tax on hybrid electric motor vehicles that was first imposed beginning July 1, 2013. The bill also provides for refunds of the license tax paid on hybrid electric motor vehicles for registration years beginning on or after July 1, 2014.

Kaye Kory Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 67 Increases the total membership of the Commonwealth Transportation Board to 22 members by doubling the representation for the Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia highway construction districts.

David I. Ramadan Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

Attachment 17-A



HB 68 Changes the dates on which certain scheduled increases in sales and use tax revenue to the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund would not take place if Congress does not enact a law permitting states to require certain out-of-state retailers to collect and remit state sales and use tax from fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Under current law, scheduled increases for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 would not occur if Congress does not enact such law by January 1, 2015. The bill would halt the increase for only fiscal year 2017 if Congress does not act by January 1, 2016.

Daniel W. Marshall, III Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 70 Vests the Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability with the power and duty to make performance reviews of state agencies with transportation responsibilities to ensure that funds appropriated to those agencies are being used for their intended purposes and in accord with legislative intent. The bill also directs the Commission, prior to the 2015 Session, to study the costs and benefits of coordinating traffic light signals.

Daniel W. Marshall, III House: Tabled in Rules by voice vote 1/31/2014

HB 72 Eliminates the $64 annual license tax on hybrid electric motor vehicles. Brenda L. Pogge Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 87 Provides that all state funds expended on transportation projects be for (i) projects expected to provide congestion reduction or (ii) projects that increase safety for travelers

Mark L. Cole Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 145 Provides for removal of members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board by the Governor for malfeasance, misfeasance, incompetence, or gross neglect of duty.

Timothy D. Hugo Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 146 Increases the size of the Commonwealth Transportation Board by six members (from 18 to 24). Three of the new members are to be members of the House of Delegates: two from the majority party and one from the minority party. The three other new members are to be members of the Virginia Senate: two from the majority party and one from the minority party.

Timothy D. Hugo Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 169 Increases from 18 to 22 the membership of the Commonwealth Transportation Board by adding four citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Of the four new members, one is to be from the Hampton Roads highway construction district, one is to be from the Northern Virginia highway construction district, and two are to be from rural areas.

Michael J. Webert Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 237 Establishes the Telework Grant Program, to be administered by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, to administer grants in the amount of $250 for individuals who telework at least 20 hours per week for at least 45 weeks of a calendar year.

David I. Ramadan Left in House Appropriations Committee 2/12/2014

HB 281 Prohibits the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority from providing funds in support of a transportation-related project being undertaken with the District of Columbia or another state unless the Authority has first entered into a contract that provides for all costs of the project to be borne equally among the Authority and the District of Columbia or other state.

David B. Albo Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

Attachment 17-A



HB 311 Creates proposed Title 33.2 (Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems) as a revision of existing Title 33.1 (Highways, Bridges and Ferries), as well as portions of Titles 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), 56 (Public Service Companies), and 58.1 (Taxation). Proposed Title 33.2 consists of 32 chapters divided into four subtitles: Subtitle I (General Provisions and Transportation Entities); Subtitle II (Modes of Transportation: Highways, Bridges, Ferries, Rail, and Public Transportation); Subtitle III (Transportation Funding and Development); and Subtitle IV (Local and Regional Transportation). This bill organizes the laws in a more logical manner, removes obsolete and duplicative provisions, and improves the structure and clarity of statutes pertaining to highways, bridges, ferries, rail and public transportation, transportation funding, and local and regional transportation. This bill has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2014. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.

James M. LeMunyon Passed Senate 3/3/2014

HB 346 Provides that no comprehensive agreement providing for the lease, operation, or transfer of ownership of a qualifying transportation facility under the Public-Private Transportation Act with a total value of more than $1 billion and having a substantial negative impact on the tax revenues of an affected jurisdiction or substantially increasing the taxes, fees, or expenses that will be paid by residents of an affected jurisdiction may be executed by a state agency unless (i) approved by the Governor and (ii) a bill that includes a specific description of the proposed agreement and its anticipated expenditures and revenues is passed by the General Assembly.

Matthew James Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 347 Allows a qualified taxpayer to deduct from his Virginia adjusted gross income an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid by the taxpayer for tolls in a qualified locality. A qualified locality is one in which the unemployment rate is higher than the statewide average and (i) in which a public-private transportation project that includes tolling is located or (ii) that is adjacent to a locality in which such a project is located. A qualified taxpayer is a taxpayer who resides in a qualified locality.

Matthew James Left in House Finance Committee 2/12/2014

HB 349 Provides that no comprehensive agreement providing for the lease, operation, or transfer of ownership of a qualifying transportation facility under the Public-Private Transportation Act or a qualified project under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act with a total value of $1 billion or more shall be executed by a state agency unless (i) approved by the Governor and (ii) a bill that includes a specific description of the proposed agreement and its anticipated expenditures and revenues is passed by the General Assembly.

Matthew James Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 379 Changes the composition of the CTB so that one member will be appointed from each of Virginia's congressional districts and three will be at-large appointees. The four ex officio members remain unchanged. The bill also replaces the term "metropolitan statistical areas" with "metropolitan planning areas with populations greater than 200,000."

Scott A. Surovell Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 351 Establishes the Downtown Tunnel Construction Relief Grant Fund to provide grants of up to $1,500 to businesses that have suffered economic damage as a result of road closures due to the construction of the Downtown Tunnel Project. The Fund would be administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority. The act has a July 1, 2015, sunset.

Matthew James Left in House Appropriations Committee 2/12/2014

HB 400 Staggers the terms of the Governor's appointments to the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads.

Algie T. Howell, Jr. House: Vote: Adoption 3/7/2014

HB 425 Increases Northern Virginia Transportation Authority membership from 17 to 20 by the addition of one senator and two House members.

James M. LeMunyon Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

Attachment 17-A



HB 597 Renames the Authority as the Richmond Regional Transportation Authority and equalizes Board representation among the City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County. The bill requires that certain actions of the Authority related to construction or acquisition of limited access highways or acquisition of rights to operate existing toll roads receive approval from the local governing bodies. Local approval also is required for the issuance of bonds by the Authority. The bill allows the governing body of each locality to appoint one of its own members as a member of the Board of the Authority, clarifies the appointment process for the three Richmond representatives on the Board, and prohibits Board members from receiving health insurance or other benefits as compensation for their service on the Board.

G. Manoli Loupassi Bill text as passed Housed and Senate (HB597ER) 3/6/2014

HB 635 Requires that 70 percent of the revenues received by the Authority under § 15.2-4838.1 be used by the Authority solely to fund transportation projects selected by the Authority that are contained in the regional transportation plan in accordance with § 15.2-4830 and that have been rated in accordance with § 33.1-13.03:1.

Dave A. LaRock Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 824 Provides that the Authority's bonding authority shall not be effective until July 1, 2018. After such date, the Authority, prior to issuance of bonds, shall demonstrate in the context of a bond validation lawsuit that the transportation projects proposed for funding with the sought bond proceeds have been thoroughly analyzed and provide the greatest degree of congestion reduction relative to cost.

J. Randall Minchew Left in House Transportation Committee 2/12/2014

HB 920 Advances from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2014, the expiration date of the annual allocation that can be made by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

Mark D. Sickles Left in House Appropriations Committee 2/12/2014

HB 957 Repeals House Bill 2152 (2013), which has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2014. The bill gives the Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee equal voting weight on the Virginia Railway Express oversight board. The bill also provides that the Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee shall be included for purposes of constituting a quorum on certain transportation commissions and shall have voting rights equal to the appointees of component governments.

Eileen Filler-Corn Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB957ER) 2/26/2014 Signed by House Speaker 2/26/2014 Signed by Senate President 2/28/2014

HB 975 Repeals the $64 annual license tax on hybrid electric motor vehicles that was first imposed beginning July 1, 2013.

Thomas Davis Rust Approved by Governor 2/27/2014

HB1253 Creates the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission to manage regional transportation planning in Planning District 23. The bill moves the responsibility for approval of projects and the priority of such projects pursuant to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the Hampton Roads Planning Organization to the new Commission.

S. Chris Jones House: Vote: Adoption 3/8/2014 Senate Conference Report Agreed 3/8/2014

HJ 42 Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study equity of transportation funding; report. Directs JLARC to review the equity of transportation funding in light of new revenues and because such a study has not been conducted in 30 years.

Ronald A. Villanueva Continued to 2015 in House Rules 1/31/2014

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SB 19 Creates the Virginia Casino Gaming Commission as the licensing body for casino gaming. The bill sets up the licensing scheme for casino gaming and provides penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Under the bill, casino gambling shall be limited to localities in which at least 40 percent of the land area is exempt from local real property taxation pursuant to federal law or Article X, Sections 6 (a) (1) through (a) 5 and (a) 7 of the Constitution of Virginia. The bill requires proceeds of the gross receipts tax and admission tax imposed on casino gaming operators to be paid as follows: (i) 10 percent to the locality in which the casino gaming operation is located and (ii) 90 percent into the Toll Mitigation Fund, which shall be used to mitigate the tolls established to support construction and maintenance of the Dominion Boulevard Bridge and Roadway Improvement Project and the Downtown Tunnel/Midtown Tunnel/Martin Luther King Freeway Extension Project.

L. Louise Lucas Continued to 2015 in Senate Finance 2/5/2014

SB 91 Requires comprehensive agreements under the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 to include a provision providing for reduced rates for commuters who use the facility at least 20 times per month during a 12-month period.

Kenneth C. Alexander Stricken 1/22/2014

SB 156 Requires VDOT or the toll facility operator at all-electronic toll facilities to either pay maintenance fees associated with E-ZPass transponders and attributed to residents living within a 50 mile radius or have the same fees for drivers with transponders as those without.

John C. Miller Bill text as passed House and Senate (SB156ER) 3/3/2014 Signed by House Speaker 3/3/2014 Signed by Senate President 3/6/2014

SB 127 Repeals the $64 annual license tax on hybrid electric motor vehicles that was first imposed beginning July 1,2013. The bill also provides for refunds of the license tax paid on hybrid electric motor vehicles for registration years beginning on or after July 1, 2013.

Stephen D. Newman Approved by Governor 2/27/2014

SB 165 Provides that no comprehensive agreement providing for the lease, operation, or transfer of ownership of a qualifying transportation facility under the Public-Private Transportation Act with a total value of more than $1 billion and having a substantial negative impact on the tax revenues of an affected jurisdiction or substantially increasing the taxes, fees, or expenses that will be paid by residents of an affected jurisdiction may be executed by a state agency unless (i) approved by the Governor and (ii) a bill that includes a specific description of the proposed agreement and its anticipated expenditures and revenues is passed by the General Assembly.

Mamie E. Locke Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation 1/22/2014

SB 292 Establishes the Downtown Tunnel Construction Relief Grant Fund to provide grants of up to $10,000 to businesses that have suffered economic damage as a result of road closures due to the construction of the Downtown Tunnel Project. The Fund would be administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority. The act has a July 1, 2015, sunset.

L. Louise Lucas 01/28/14 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance (12-Y 2-N)

SB 506 Eliminates the $64 annual license tax on hybrid electric motor vehicles that was first imposed beginning July 1, 2013. The bill also provides for refunds of the license tax paid on hybrid electric motor vehicles for registration years beginning on or after July 1, 2014.

Frank W. Wagner 01/15/14 Senate: Incorporated by Finance (SB127-Newman) (15-Y 0-N)

SB 511 Changes the composition of the CTB so that one member will be appointed from each of Virginia's 11 congressional districts instead of from each of the 9 highway construction districts. The five at-large members and four ex officio members remain unchanged.

Frank W. Wagner 01/15/14 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (7-Y 5-N 1-A)

SB 513 Creates the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission to manage regional transportation planning in Planning District 23. The bill moves the responsibility for approval of projects and the priority of such projects pursuant to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the Hampton Roads Planning Organization to the new Commission.

Frank W. Wagner House: Vote: Adoption 3/8/2014 Senate Conference Report Agreed 3/8/2014

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SJ 46 Requests the Department of Transportation to study the location of its regional Hampton Roads office

and whether or not a new location could better serve the highway construction district. John A. Cosgrove House: Vote: Block Vote

Adoption 3/5/2014 SJ 72 Directs JLARC to review the equity of transportation funding in light of new revenues and because such a

study has not been conducted in 30 years. Frank W. Wagner Continued to 2015 in Senate

Rules 1/17/2014

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ITEM #18: HRTPO BOARD THREE-MONTH TENTATIVE SCHEDULE April 2014 Thursday, April 17, 2014 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• FY 2015 Budget • FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program: Draft • Recent Increase in Highway Maintenance in Hampton Roads: Draft • Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study 2013 Update: Draft • FY 2015 Unified Planning Work Program: Final • FY 2015-2020 Six-Year Improvement Program: Draft • Transportation Alternatives Program: Selected Projects and Allocations • HRTPO Board Support for FY 2014 TIGER Grant Program

May 2014 Thursday, May 15, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING TIME)

• HRTAC Formation • State of Transportation in Hampton Roads 2014: Draft • HRTPO Prioritization Process: 2040 LRTP Candidate Projects and Forecasted Revenue • FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program: Final • Recent Increase in Highway Maintenance in Hampton Roads: Final • Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study 2013 Update: Final

June 2014 Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• HRTAC Formation • State of Transportation in Hampton Roads 2014: Final • FY 2015-2020 Six-Year Improvement Program: Final • Phase 2B Supplement: Passenger Rail Route Analysis Newport News – Richmond


ITEM #19: CORRESPONDENCE OF INTEREST A. HRTPO BOARD APPOINTMENT – VDOT

Attached is a letter, dated January 14, 2014, from VDOT appointing Ms. Dawn Odom as the Alternate representative to the HRTPO Board. Attachment 19-A

B. THANK YOU LETTER

Attached is a letter, dated January 22, 2014, from the Secretary of Transportation to the HRTPO Executive Director acknowledging his upcoming retirement and thanking him for his service to the Hampton Roads region. Attachment 19-B

C. REVISED HRTF REVENUES

Attached is a letter, dated January 22, 2014, from the VDOT Chief Financial Officer to the HRTPO Executive Director notifying the HRTPO of the revised HRTF revenues for the FY 2015-2020 Six-Year Improvement Program. Attachment 19-C

D. THANK YOU LETTER

Attached is a letter, dated January 24, 2014, on behalf of the HRTPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Transportation acknowledging his new appointment. Attachment 19-D

E. HRTPO COMMENTS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION

Attached is a letter, dated January 24, 2014, on behalf of the HRTPO to The Honorable S. Chris Jones, patron of HB1253, providing the HRTPO’s recommendations regarding the creation of a new Commission with bonding authority dedicated for the HRTF revenues. Attachment 19-E

F. HRTPO BOARD APPOINTMENT – U.S. NAVY

Attached is a letter, dated February 18, 2014, from the Department of Navy appointing Captain Robert E. Clark as the Navy Liaison to the HRTPO Board and Captain Douglas Beaver as his Alternate. Attachment 19-F


G. THANK YOU LETTER Attached is a letter, dated March 3, 2014 from the HRACRE President to the HRTPO Executive Director thanking him for providing a presentation during its Transportation Luncheon Program. Attachment 19-G

H. INVITATION TO HRTPO DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Attached is an email dated February 17, 2014, along with a letter dated February 28, 2014 from the Deputy Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration and the Women’s Issues in Transportation Project Manager, respectively, inviting the HRTPO Deputy Executive Director to make a presentation at the 5th International Conference on Women’s Issues in Transportation on April 16, 2014. Attachment 19-H

I. RECURRENT FLOODING STUDY Attached is a letter, dated March 6, 2014 from the Mayor of Virginia Beach to the HRPDC Executive Director regarding a General Assembly two-year study pertaining to recurrent flooding. Attachment 19-I

J. HRTPO BOARD APPOINTMENT – YORK COUNTY Attached is a letter, dated February 28, 2014, from York County appointing Mr. Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. as the Voting representative to the HRTPO Board for another two-year term. Attachment 19-J

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March 6, 2014 Mr. Dwight Farmer, Executive Director Hampton Roads Planning District Commission 723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Subject: Recurrent Flooding Issue Dear Mr. Farmer: The General Assembly is finalizing action on a two-year study regarding recurrent flooding. Since this is an issue for most Hampton Roads localities, I believe it would be proper and helpful for the Planning District Commission to assume a leadership role in coordinating the regions’ response to this issue. Certainly, the Transportation Planning Organization has previously studied the effects of recurrent flooding and tidal surge on access to military bases. The Directors of Public Utilities and Public Works meet regularly on this issue. I would like to propose this item be added to the work plans of the Planning District Commission and possibly the Transportation Planning Organization. This important issue crosses city boundaries and all aspects of our economy whether it is a three-foot sea level rise impacting 12,000 acres of prime farmland in southern Virginia Beach or even more land in Chesapeake. The issue involves the aforementioned access to our military installations and indeed the ability of some installations to continue to operate effectively. There are also significant impacts on public roads, stormwater conveyance, and sewage disposal. I respectfully request this subject be added to the Planning District Commission agenda at the March 20th meeting. If you would want to discuss in the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor cc: The Honorable Paul Fraim, Mayor, City of Norfolk James K. Spore, City Manager Robert Matthias, Assistant to the City Manager

WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR. MAYOR

MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING 1

2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9000

(757) 385-4581 FAX (757) 385-5699

[email protected]

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ITEM #20: MINUTES OF THE HRTPO BOARD COMMITTEES A. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: SUMMARY MINUTES

The summary minutes of the January 3, 2014 meeting of the HRTPO Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) are attached.

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B. LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE: SUMMARY MINUTES

The summary minutes of the January 24, 2014 meeting of the HRTPO Legislative Ad Hoc Committee are attached. Attachment 20-B

C. TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: SUMMARY MINUTES

The summary minutes of the January 8, 2014 and February 5, 2014 meetings of the HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) are attached.

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HRTPOFreightTransportationAdvisoryCommittee(FTAC) January3,2014MeetingMinutes

FreightTransportationAdvisoryCommitteeoftheHRTPOMeetingMinutesJanuary3,2014

TheVirginiaPortAuthority101WMainSt.,#600,Norfolk,VA23510

11:00am–12:30pm

Co‐ChairmanBillBellcalledtheHRTPOFreightTransportationAdvisoryCommittee(FTAC)toorderat11:00a.m.intheWatersideConferenceRoomattheVirginiaPortAuthority,withthefollowinginattendance:

MEMBERS:AmyBrown(CrossGlobeGroup)ArtMoye(VirginiaMaritimeAssociation)BillBell(NewportNewsShipbuilding)ChrisLuebbers(NorfolkSouthern)KeithHelton(GivensTransportation)MikeAbbott(COSCOContainerLines,Inc.)RickMorris(CanonVirginiaInc.)

STAFF:AllisonMall(Moffatt&Nichol)AndyHecker(Moffatt&Nichol)CameliaRavanbakht(HRTPO)JeffFlorin(VPA)RobCase(HRTPO)SamBelfield(HRTPO)

PUBLIC:JeffRaliski(CityofNorfolk)

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1. CALLTOORDERANDPUBLICCOMMENTPERIOD

Co‐ChairmanMr.BillBellcalledthemeetingtoorderandopenedthepubliccommentperiod.Hearingnorequestsforcomment,Mr.Bellthendeclaredthepubliccommentperiodclosed.

2. APPROVALOFPREVIOUSMEETING’SMINUTES

Mr.BellnotedtheminutesoftheNovember14th,2013FTACmeetingandaskedforrevisions.Therebeingnone,Mr.KeithHeltonmovedtheminutesbeapprovedassubmitted.Mr.ChrisLuebberssecondedthemotion,andtheminuteswereunanimouslyapproved.

REGULARAGENDA:3. FTACMEMBERSHIP

TheCommittee’spriornominationofDelegateChrisStolletotheelectedofficialco‐chairmanshiphasbeenapprovedbyHRTPOChairmanPrice.DelegateStolle,whoparticipatedinthemeetingbyspeakerphone,spokebrieflytothegroup,thankingthemfortheirnominationanddiscussinghisdesiretohelpadvancetheCommittee’sgoalsthroughhispositionintheGeneralAssembly.Mr.BelltheninformedtheCommitteethatMr.ArtMoyewouldbetakingoverhispositionastheotherco‐chairman.Mr.BellwillremainontheCommitteebutasaregularmember.TheCommitteeofficiallynominatedMr.Moyeandhethankedthem.Mr.Moye’sworkattheVirginiaMaritimeAssociationandwiththeGeneralAssemblywillbeinstrumentalastheCommitteemovesintothenewyear.

4. HRTPOUpdate

UPWP–FY15HRTPOPlanningPrioritiesMs.RavanbakhtupdatedtheCommitteeontheHRTPO’sdraftFY15PlanningPriorities.Everyyearatthistime,theTPOworkswithVDOT,DRPT,HamptonRoadsTransitandWilliamsburgAreaTransittoputtogetheradocument,requiredbyUSDOT,thatincludesallthetransportationplanninginthenextfiscalyear,andthefundingassociatedwitheachtask.Thisdocumentincludesasetofplanningpriorities,whicharedividedintothreemaincategories.ThelatestdocumentisindraftformatandwillbereviewedbyalltheHRTPO’sadvisorycommitteesbeforegoingbeforetheBoardinMarch.Thethreecategoriesaredescribedbelow:

TransportationProgramming–Monitoringallthetransportationfundscomingintotheregion,selectingprojectsonwhichtoallocatethosefunds,andmonitoringtheirstatustoensurethatthefundsarebeingusedefficientlyandeffectively.ThisincludesfundscomingfromthenewtransportationbillandgoingintheHamptonRoadsTransitFund(HRTF).

EfficientUserInvestment–Prioritizingtransportationprojectsthatprovidethebestreturnoninvestmentwithrespecttocongestionrelief,safetyandeconomic

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vitalityisatoppriorityoftheHRTPO.Staffhasbeenlookingatinvestmentssuchasevaluatingperformancepricingstrategiesforreducingcongestion;encouragingtheimplementationofprojectsknowntobeparticularlycost‐effectiveatreducingcongestionandimprovingsafety,suchasthesynchronizationoftrafficsignals;encouragingstrategiesforclearingcrashesandincidentsfaster;andevaluatingoperationalsolutions,includingadvanced‐technologies.Mr.Heckeraskediftheprioritizationtoolwascompleteorwhetheritwasa“livingtool.”Ms.Ravanbakhtsaidthatithadrecentlybeenmodified[differentdatasources]socouldbeconsidered“living.”

StrengtheningMultimodalPlanning–Thesafeandefficientmovementofpeople

andgoodsincludeshighways,transit,freightandpassengerrail,waterways,pedestrianandbicyclefacilities.Ms.Ravanbakhtemphasizedfreight’simportancetothistaskandaskedtheCommitteeiftheyhadanyfreightplanninginputtooffer,orstudiesinmind,togetthoseideastoherbyearlyFebruary.

PrimaryFreightNetworkRecommendationsMr.BelfieldpresentedHRTPOstaff’sdraftcommentsonUSDOT’sdrafthighwayPrimaryFreightNetworkinordertodeveloponesetofrecommendationsfortheregion.CommentsaredueJanuary17th.FTACstaffalsopreparedaresolutiontoconsider,whichlendstheCommittee’ssupportandendorsementtotheTPO’scomments.

MAP‐21directstheSecretaryofTransportationtocreateaPrimaryFreightNetwork(PFN)bydesignatingthehighwaysthatare“mostcriticaltothemovementoffreight.”USDOTestablishedtwonetworks,onewith27,000milesandonewith41,000.The27,000oneisrequiredbylaw,butrecognizingthatdidnotincludeallneededconnections,the41,000onewasalsodeveloped.TheCommitteediscussedthedraftcommentsfromtheAmericanAssociationofPortAuthorities(AAPA)andtheCoalitionforAmerica’sGatewaysandTradeCorridors(CAGTC),andalsothecommentsthatVDOTalreadyhadontheTPO’sdraft.TheCommitteeagreedthatprimaryconnectionstoportsandmajorintermodalfacilitiesneededtobeincluded,inadditionto“last‐mile”connectionsandbordercrossings.InparticularforHamptonRoads,theydiscussedI‐64,I‐664,Route58,andwhetherornottoincluderoutestothePortwhichlieoutsideoftheTPO’sMetropolitanPlanningArea.TheCommitteeaskedFTACandTPOstafftoworktogethertoredrafttheresolutionaccordingtotheircommentsandcirculateittotheCommitteeviaemail,andthensubmittoFHWAwithacopy/noticefortheHRTPOBoard.Mr.Luebbersmotionedtoapprovetheresolutionsubjecttorevision,Mr.Abbottsecondedthemotion,andtheCommitteeunanimouslyagreed.RegionalModel–TruckComponentMr.CaseupdatedtheCommittee,asrequestedattheNovembermeeting,ontheregionaltransportationmodel’struckcomponent.Thefour‐stepmodel,basedontripgeneration,tripdistribution,modechoice,andtripassignment,allowsnewlinks,tolls,

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extralanes,andpopulationgrowthtobeconsidered.Thenewtruckcomponentofthemodelcalculatestrucktrips(threeormoreaxles)byzonebasedon1)employmentinthatzone—ofwhichtherearenowfourtypes(retail,office,industrial&other)asopposedtotheearliertwo—and2)whetherornotthezonecontainsaportfacility(porttripsbasedonTEUs).TheCommitteeinquiredastowhatcanbedonewiththistruckdataandhowitgetsfedintotheprioritizationmodel.Mr.Caserespondedthatthereisnowbetterdataonwhichtobaseprioritization,includingtruckdelaydata.Mr.Belfieldmentionedthattheywillcontinueworkingtoensurethatthetruckzonemapiskeptuptodatesothatdatainputsareaccurate.TheCommitteethankedTPOstaffforprovidingtheupdate,andsaidthatitisadefiniteimprovementontheoldmodel,wheretruckswerelumpedtogetherwithalltheothertraffic.PositioningHamptonRoadsforFreightInfrastructureFundingMr.BelfieldupdatedtheCommitteeonthereportwhichutilizestheTPO’sin‐housedatatopositiontheregionforadditionalfederalfreightfunding,shoulditbecomeavailable.TheCommitteediscussedhowthereportshouldbeinlinewiththeabovePFNresolution,andMr.BellaskedFTACstafftoreviewthestudytoensurethatitmatchestheresolution,providingcommentstoHRTPOstaffasnecessary.Mr.BelfieldaskedthatFTACstaffsendhimanycommentsbyJanuary22nd.ANNOUNCEMENTOFNEXTMEETINGDATEThenextmeetingwasscheduledforMonday,March10,2014at11:00am,tolineupwiththeendoftheGeneralAssemblysessiononMarch8thandtheHRTPOmeetingonMarch20th.

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HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting Summary Minutes – January 24, 2014 – Page 1

Summary Minutes HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Meeting of January 24, 2014 Chair Linda Johnson called the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee to order at 10:00 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) Jerri Wilson (NN Legislative Liaison)

HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Members Absent: Senator Frank Wagner (GA) * Robert R. Matthias (VB Legislative Liaison)

HRTPO Staff: Dwight L. Farmer Camelia Ravanbakht Jessica Nappi Kathlene Grauberger

Mike Kimbrel Kendall Miller Brian Chenault Brian Miller

Other Participants: Peter Huber (Willcox & Savage) * Absent due to General Assembly in Session Others Recorded Attending: Kelly Lackey, Mary Anne Saunders, Earl Sorey (CH); R. Randy Martin (FR); Brian DeProfio (HA); Bob Baldwin (PO); Sherry Hunt (SU); Tom Inglima, Amber Randolph (Willcox & Savage); William Harrell, Brian Smith (HRT); Chris Arabia, Amy Inman (DRPT); Dawn Odom (VDOT); Karen McPherson (McKinley Horn); David Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Cathy Grimes (Daily Press); Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC) Public Comment Period There were no public comments.

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Approval of Agenda Chair Linda Johnson asked for additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none, Ms. Jerri Wilson Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Mayor McKinley Price. The Motion Carried. Minutes of the September 16, 2013 Meeting Chair Johnson asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes of the September 16, 2013 meeting. Hearing none, Mayor Price Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Ms. Wilson. The Motion Carried. 2014 Transportation Legislation Mr. Dwight Farmer, HRTPO Executive Director, reported the HRTPO Board approved a legislative priority supporting a regional bonding authority for the Hampton Roads region in its 2014 Legislative Agenda, which would have power to issue bonds or other debt backed by a pledge of those revenues for transportation projects approved by the HRTPO, as set forth in HB2313. Since that time, SB513 and HB1253 have been submitted in the General Assembly 2014 Session that address bonding authority of HRTF revenues. At its January 16, 2014 meeting, the HRTPO Board directed the Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee to convene, review the submitted bills, and make a recommendation to the General Assembly on behalf of the HRTPO Board. Mr. Peter Huber, Attorney with Willcox & Savage, explained that HB2313’s structure contains gaps in terms of how the revenues can be applied, particularly the ability to pledge the funds and revenues to issue bonds. He indicated the State was directed to conduct a study regarding HB2313 and it was confirmed that a new entity should be created. Mr. Huber stated that at the start of the 2014 General Assembly Session, Senator Frank Wagner introduced SB513 as a place holder in order to have a bill in the pipeline for consideration. Shortly after the introduction of Senator Wagner’s bill, Delegate S. Chris Jones submitted HB1253 which would create the new entity, Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. This Commission would be a more simplified version than presented in SB513 and would accomplish most of the items that both the HRTPO and its advisors have recommended.

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To assist the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee, Mr. Huber stated he reviewed SB513 and HB1253 and prepared comments regarding the design of a Hampton Roads Transportation Bonding Authority. He indicated that his core recommendations for a new entity included:

• Establish the entity as a Virginia political subdivision • Define its member localities as those in the Planning District 23 or HRTPO • Define the members of its Board

Locality Chief Elected Officials – recommendation there be provisions for alternate members

Discussion needed as to whether Chief Administrative Officers be members Discussion needed as to whether any others be members

• Provide that the HRTF will be distributed to the new entity and not held by the State (neither SB513 nor HB1253 would provide)

• Authorize the HRTF to be pledged as security for bonds or debt and authorize the new entity to spend HRTF revenues and bond proceeds for HB2313 eligible projects

• Authorize the use of the HRTF to pay administrative cost of the entity and administrative costs of the HRTPO associated with the HB2313 program

• Provided generalized powers for the entity, such as the power to adopt bylaws, employ staff, enter into contracts, etc.

Mr. Huber commented that additional provisions for considerations are:

• Power to approve expenditures from the HRTF versus expenditure of funds for HRTPO approved projects. To comply with Federal law, the HRTPO would have to continue to approve the Long Range-Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

• Power to undertake transportation projects, contract for construction, acquire land, establish tolls, etc.

He indicated HB2313 contained language that the HRTF be spent on projects in all PDC 23 localities; however, it was the intent of the General Assembly members that the funds be spent on regionally significant projects and not determined by each locality. He suggested such language be included in any bill set forth by the General Assembly. Chair Johnson stated the bills would potentially grant power to the new Commission pertaining to transportation planning programs such as the LRTP and the TIP and questioned the validity of such power when Federal law mandates this work be accomplished by the HRTPO, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region. Mr. Huber replied such conflict would exist and would essentially provide a second layer of approval for project consideration in the area.

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Chair Johnson asked if the new Commission was given veto power, how might this conflict with the HRTPO’s current planning responsibilities. Mr. Farmer replied that essentially a conflict already exists between the State and Federal programs. The General Assembly recognizes the State’s Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) to allocate its dollars for projects. However, the federal counterpart, the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), requires the State to combine regional Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) from across the Commonwealth. The end result is two parallel programs utilized by the HRTPO. Mr. Huber remarked that the HRTPO planning process is less encroached upon by HB1253, although it still contains language in which the new Commission will produce the LRTP. Mr. William Harrell expressed concern regarding the planning language in HB1253 and stated that transit has an important voice within the HRTPO and should be included in any bill. He suggested adding language which would assist in identifying future funding that might be used for mass transit projects. Mr. Farmer stated the idea had merit; however, the possibility existed that the new Commission might capture future revenues not intended for its purview and HRTPO control of these funds would be lost. Mayor Price inquired as to the reason for striking through “roads” in HB1253, line 24. Mr. Huber replied he was unsure and stated it was also marked out in SB513. Mayor Price asked whether the House Transportation Committee would have the opportunity to review and discuss HRTPO submitted comments regarding HB1253. Ms. Wilson replied affirmatively. Mayor Price expressed concern regarding duplication of staff effort if a new Commission is formed and stated it would be a burden to taxpayers. Mr. Farmer replied that the new Commission, if created, would not become effective until July 2015 and possibly subject to change due to further discussions in the 2015 General Assembly session. Mr. Farmer stated HB2313 does not provide for administrative funds and the new Commission would have to incur the cost for staff support. He recommended inserting specific language so that the localities would not bear the cost. Mayor Price asked for clarification regarding the current administrative effort with HRTF revenues. Mr. Farmer replied that HRTPO staff is producing the work presently and indicated an HRTPO part-time finance employee was converted to full time in order to accommodate the HRTF workload; however, a Project Manager will need to be hired by July 1, 2014. At this time, Chair Johnson recited comments submitted by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) detailing its position favoring the HRTF revenues be 100% focused on regionally significant projects rather than a 70/30 split as referenced in SB513. The VPA also recommended that representatives from the HRTPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), the HRTPO Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC), and the region’s Military serve on the new Commission as non-voting members.

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Mr. Brian DeProfio commented that at the HRTPO December Board meeting, it was discussed that any new entity’s voting process would be similar to the voting structure of the HRTPO. Mr. Huber noted the voting process outlined in HB1253 was much more complicated than that of the HRTPO and indicated it should be simplified. Mayor Price stated it was his understanding that Senator Wagner’s original intent as patron of SB513 was to create a funding organization to handle the HRTF funds which the HRTPO would disperse on regionally significant projects and asked for clarification regarding whether HB1253 met such criteria. Mr. Huber replied HB1253 generally maintains that position; however, there could be contrary votes, not in prioritization, rather in specific projects. He indicated the voting membership would by and large be identical to the HRTPO; therefore, that scenario would be improbable. Chair Johnson inquired as to whether the HRTPO had to justify its positions due to issues originally set up by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NTVA). Mr. Farmer replied affirmatively. Mr. Huber stated the last paragraph of HB1253 should reference that the powers vested in the HRTPO by the Federal government should remain as such. Mr. Bob Baldwin commented that a fundamental difference between the NTVA and the HRTPO is that NVTA is currently structured to conduct Northern Virginia’s transportation planning process which is then funneled into the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (MWCG) plan. Mr. Farmer commented that the differences between the two planning processes will become apparent with more discussion. Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht remarked that in 2010, the General Assembly approved legislation granting the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the authority to require MPOs to develop performance measures and goals in order to receive RSTP matching funds. She noted the HRTPO has complied with this requirement and has been leading the way in the establishment of performance measures. Mr. Randy Martin referenced submitted comments by Southampton County and stated the County and the City of Franklin are satisfied with their respective Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs). Mr. Martin believes the MOAs should remain in place and that the City of Franklin and Southampton County should only vote on HRTPO items pertaining to HB2313 and any rural projects in the prioritization process. Mr. Farmer replied the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has raised the question on whether the MOAs could remain in place regardless of the outcome of the 2014 General Assembly Session with regards to SB513 and HB1253. However, there is the possibility that the MOAs may become invalid. Mr. Martin stated if that was the case, it would leave the rural areas in limbo. Mr. Huber indicated the MOAs between the HRTPO and the City of Franklin and Southampton County would not be needed if the localities are voting members of the new Commission.

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At this time, discussion ensued regarding comments to be submitted, in the form of a letter, to HB1253 bill patron, Delegate S. Chris Jones and the House Transportation Committee to be signed by HRTPO Chair McKinley Price and HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee Chair Linda Johnson. Mayor Johnson informed the meeting attendees that the HRTPO Board received notice that the letter would be transmitted after the Legislative Ad-hoc Committee meeting. Once the letter was drafted, Mayor Price Moved to approve the letter to be sent to HB1253 bill patron, Delegate S. Chris Jones and the House Transportation Committee; seconded by Ms. Wilson. The Motion Carried. Old/New Business There was no old/new business. Adjournment There being no more business before the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

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Summary TTAC Minutes – January 8, 2014 – Page 1

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

January 8, 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: Michael King (Chair, NN) Robert Gey (Vice Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (Alternate, CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Garrey Curry (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) Keith Cannady (HA) Jamie Oliver (IW) Paul Holt (JC)

Tammy Rosario (JC) Tom Slaughter (NN) Jeff Raliski (NO) Susan Wilson (PO) Sherry Earley (SU) Robert Lewis (SU) Scott Mills (SU) Phil Pullen (VB) Mark Shea (VB)

Reed Nester (WM) Tim Cross (YK) Emily Stock (DRPT) Julie Timm (HRT) Stephen Rowan (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Kevin Abt (VPA) Kevan Danker (WATA)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Gary Walton (CH) Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Emily Gibson (GL) John Yorks (HA) Michael Stallings (IW) Peter Stephenson (IW)

Allen J. Murphy, Jr. (JC) Jackie Kassel (NN) 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) Jim Ponticello (VDOT)

TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA)

Clifford Burnette (VDOA)

HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Rob Case Brian Chenault Dwight Farmer Arkopal Goswami

Kathlene Grauberger Theresa Jones Mike Kimbrel Kendall Miller Jessica Nappi

Keith Nichols Joe Paulus Camelia Ravanbakht Dale Stith Chris Wichman

Others Recorded Attending: Steve Lambert (CH); Brian Solis (VB); Ben Woody (Currituck County); Josh Bass (Currituck COC); Rhonda Murray (NAVFAC/CNRMA); Steve Chapin, Chris Foley (AECOM); Karen McPherson (Kimley-Horn); Jonathan Nye (The Nye Factory); Susan Mathai (RK&K); Derek Piper (Parsons Brinkerhoff); Keisha Branch (HRT); Angela Biney, Shelley Bogue, Mitzi Crystal, Bruce Duvall, Tony Gibson, Sonya Hallums-Ponton, Marshall Herman, Ray Hunt, Carl Jackson, Darryll Lewis, Jim Long, Nathan Milaszewski, Bryant Porter, Angela Rico, (VDOT); Rick Case, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Introductions Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht introduced Mr. Josh Bass, President of the Currituck County, NC Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Ben Woody, Currituck Planning Director. Mr. Eric Stringfield introduced Ms. Dawn Odom and Mr. Jim Long of VDOT. Ms. Rhonda Murray introduced herself as the U.S. Navy’s TTAC Non-voting member. Mr. Brian Solis introduced himself and noted he worked with Mr. Mark Shea of Virginia Beach and will soon be a TTAC Voting member. 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 Ms. Emily Stock of DRPT reported the Virginia/North Carolina High Speed Rail Compact convened yesterday with discussion regarding the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Richmond/Raleigh segment (including the Hampton Roads to Richmond segment), and also the Richmond Area to Potomac segment (RAPS), in which DRPT plans to soon embark on a Tier II EIS. She indicated that Governor McAuliffe recently appointed Ms. Jennifer Mitchell as the new Director of DRPT. Approval of Agenda Chair Michael King asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Dr. Ravanbakht requested to move Agenda Item #21, I-64 Peninsula Widening Project Briefing: VDOT, to the Agenda Item #15 position. Mr. Steve Rowan Moved to approve the agenda with the one amendment; seconded by Mr. Stringfield. The Motion Carried. Summary Minutes Chair King indicated the Summary Minutes of November 6, 2013 were included in the January TTAC Agenda. He asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Earl Sorey Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Phil Pullen. The Motion Carried.

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Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) Report

Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that TPS met on November 22, 2013 and discussed the following four items:

1. Policy for handling CMAQ/RSTP allocations remaining on completed or canceled projects The TPS recommended TTAC approve the insertion of the following policy into the Guide to the HRTPO CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process: Policy for handling surplus CMAQ & RSTP allocations on completed or canceled projects: While the handling of surplus CMAQ and/or RSTP allocations on completed or canceled projects may be determined by the TPS, TTAC, and HRTPO Board on a case by case basis, in general, if there are unused CMAQ and/or RSTP funds allocated to a project that has been completed or canceled, the transfer of the available funds will be handled as follows:

Within 180 days after a project has been completed (VDOT C5 form processed and final reimbursement received or equivalent from other agencies) or canceled:

a. The project sponsor (locality or agency) will request that the available funds be

transferred to one or more of the sponsor’s previously approved CMAQ or RSTP projects, depending upon the type of funds available; or

b. The project sponsor (locality or agency) will request that the available funds be

transferred to the CMAQ or RSTP reserve account.

2. Out of Cycle Procedure Revision The TPS concluded that the number of submitted out of cycle funding requests had become problematic and recommended to TTAC that the procedure be removed from the Guide to the HRTPO CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process and that a regular CMAQ/RSTP project selection process cycle be held annually regardless of funding availability. The TPS noted that an out of cycle request for a project with very special circumstances could still be submitted to the TTAC for consideration.

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3. Six Out of Cycle CMAQ/RSTP Requests The TPS had requested that HRTPO staff evaluate out of cycle requests and provide the results of those evaluations to assist the TPS in its review of the requests. HRTPO staff briefed the TPS on the staff evaluations of the following six projects:

Sponsor UPC Project Type of Funding Request

Project Cost Allocation Request

GL 100626 Rte 17 Pedestrian Improvements: North end of Coleman Bridge to Farmwood Rd

RSTP $1,174,751 $307,518

HRTO Hampton Roads Transportation Operations Strategic Plan

RSTP $400,000 $400,000 in pre-FY 14 RSTP Reserve funds

JCC 100921 Longhill Rd: Widen to four lanes from Route 199 to Olde Towne Rd

RSTP $11,800,000 None at this time

VB 15828 Elbow Rd Extended (Phase II) RSTP $70,266,398 None at this time

VB 15829 Indian River Rd (Phase VII) RSTP $89,070,517 None at this time

VDOT Engine and Drive System Replacement on Pocahontas Ferry Boat

CMAQ RSTP

$6,700,000 $6,700,000 ($3.4M FY15; $3.3M FY16)

The TPS recommended approval of the Gloucester County request as the County currently has the funding and is simply shifting it to another project. The TPS also recommended approval of the HRTO request as it will benefit all localities and funding is available from pre-FY 2014 RSTP funds that had been reserved to cover contingencies on a Norfolk ARRA project.

4. Allocation of available CMAQ and RSTP funds through FY 2020 HRTPO staff presented a strategy for the allocation of available CMAQ and RSTP funds through FY 2020. The RSTP allocation strategy took into account the recommended approval of the HRTO out of cycle request mentioned in Item 3 above.

The “Current” and “Proposed” RSTP and CMAQ tables, which were attached to the TTAC agenda, display allocations through FY 2020. The TPS recommended TTAC approval of the allocations shown in the “Proposed” columns of both tables.

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Mr. Pullen Moved to:

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval of the policy for handling surplus CMAQ and RSTP allocations on completed or canceled projects as shown under Item A, with the 180 day timeframe requirement to become effective as of July 1, 2014.

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval to remove the Out of Cycle Procedure from the Guide to the HRTPO CMAQ/RSTP Project Selection Process.

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval of the Gloucester County request to make UPC 100626 eligible to receive RSTP funds and the HRTO request to add a new RSTP project for a regional Transportation Operations Strategic Plan.

• Recommend HRTPO Board approval of the CMAQ and RSTP allocations through FY 2020 as shown in the “Proposed” columns of Tables 1 and 2 in Attachment 7-D of the current TTAC Agenda.

The Motion was seconded by Mr. Robert Lewis. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Revision: CMAQ and RSTP Fund Transfer Request – Gloucester County Mr. Garrey Curry reported that Gloucester County has requested to transfer CMAQ and RSTP funds from two County projects to a project to add pedestrian accommodations along Route 17 from the northern end of the Coleman Bridge to Farmwood Road (UPC 100626). The request includes transferring $307,518 in RSTP funds from a recently completed Route 17 Widening project (UPC 56934) and $546,694 in CMAQ funds from UPC 100625 – a project to add bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Route 216 (Guinea Road). Currently, UPC 100626 is a higher priority project for the County than UPC 100625. The detailed transfer request is as follows:

• UPC 100626: George Washington Memorial Highway Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements – From the northern end of the Coleman Bridge to Farmwood Road

o Transfer $307,518 FY 2007 RSTP funds, including state match, from UPC 56934 o Transfer $546,694 FY 2017 CMAQ funds, including state match, from UPC

100625 The request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Mr. Kevin Abt Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the fund transfers and associated TIP amendment; seconded by Ms. Stock. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2105 TIP Revision: CMAQ Fund Transfer Request – James City County Mr. Paul Holt reported that James City County has requested to transfer CMAQ funds remaining on a canceled project to three other County CMAQ projects. A project to construct a shoulder bike lane along Ironbound Road (UPC 71616) has been canceled due to changes in FHWA minimum design standards for bike lanes and additional right-of-way constraints. The County desires to use some of the CMAQ funding available from UPC 71616 to advance three other CMAQ projects, as follows:

• UPC 102944 – Centerville Road/News Road o Transfer $532,000 CMAQ o County to provide local match of $133,000

• UPC 102947 – Richmond Road/Route 199 West Ramp

o Transfer $274,590 CMAQ o County to provide local match of $68,648

• UPC 102980 – Pocahontas Trail (Route 60) Multimodal Corridor Upgrade

o Transfer $560,000 CMAQ o County to provide local match of $140,000

The request has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Mr. Rowan commented that after the proposed transfers there would still be a surplus remaining on project UPC 71616 and suggested James City County transfer the remaining balance to the regional CMAQ fund if there were no other projects within the County that needed the funds. Mr. Holt replied the surplus on UPC 71616 will almost cover the construction phase at a later date to fully complete the project. Mr. Rowan asked if James City County could obligate the surplus to the construction phase of the project at this time. Mr. Holt replied the County will come back next fiscal year after the PE and right of way phases have been completed. Mr. Rowan expressed concern regarding the remaining balance and the inability to utilize it immediately. Mr. Holt replied he would discuss the matter with Mr. Rowan after the meeting. Mr. Kevan Danker Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the fund transfer and associated TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Reed Nester. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Steve Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 100952 – Bridge Replacement without added capacity; Route 602 over Pagan Creek (VA Structure 6008) from 0.039 mile south of Pagan Creek to 0.052 mile north of Pagan Creek. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $1,114,050 o Add following phase obligations (100% federal using soft match) PE Phase - $157,000 BR funds in FFY12; $98,456 BR funds in FFY14 RW Phase - $162,444 BR funds in FFY14 CN Phase - $696,150 BR funds in FFY14

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Mr. Stringfield Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Ms. Jamie Oliver. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 101793 – Construction of a Pedestrian/Bicycle trail – Segment 1, on Battery Park Road from South Church Street to Nike Park Road in Isle of Wight County. This project is a child project of UPC 91219, which is a project to construct a multi-use trail from Cypress Creek Bridge to Nike Park, following South Church Street, Battery Park Road, and Nike Park Road. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $1,022,000 o Add following phase obligations RW Phase - $229,600 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $57,400 CN Phase - $138,424 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $34,606 CN Phase - $449,576 TAP/F funds in FFY14, with Match of $112,394

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Ms. Oliver Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Mark Shea. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 101794 – Construction of a Pedestrian/Bicycle trail from Battery Park Road to Nike District Park in Isle of Wight County. This project is a child project of UPC 91219, which is a project to construct a multi-use trail from Cypress Creek Bridge to Nike Park, following South Church Street, Battery Park Road, and Nike Park Road. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $4,801,000 o Add following phase obligations RW Phase - $664,800 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $166,200 CN Phase - $508,084 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $127,021 CN Phase - $2,667,916 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $666,979

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Ms. Oliver Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Ms. Susan Wilson. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 103075 – Elizabeth River Trail, Phase 4B, from Norfolk Southern Creek to Powhatan Avenue in Norfolk. This project is a child project of UPC 56430, which is a project to construct a pedestrian and bicycle path along the unused railroad right of way in the Fort Norfolk section of southwest Norfolk. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $247,130 o Add following phase obligations CN Phase - $170,684 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $42,671 CN Phase - $27,020 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $6,755

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Mr. Jeff Raliski Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Shea. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows:

• UPC 103978 – Elizabeth River Trail, Phase 5, from 25th Street to 21st Street in Norfolk. This project is a child project of UPC 56430, which is a project to construct a pedestrian and bicycle path along the unused railroad right of way in the Fort Norfolk section of southwest Norfolk. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $597,250 o Add following phase obligations CN Phase - $352,800 STP/EN funds in FFY14, with Match of $88,200 CN Phase - $125,000 TAP/F funds in FFY14, with Match of $31,250

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on December 30, 2013 and runs through January 13, 2014. Mr. Raliski Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Mr. Stringfield. The Motion Carried. I-64 Peninsula Widening Project Briefing: VDOT Mr. Bruce Duval of VDOT reported that Segment 1 of the I-64 widening project is from Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255) to Fort Eustis Boulevard (Exit 250) and VDOT has committed $100 million to complete this segment. Segment 1 is five miles long and includes the widening of four bridges. Approximately 15 stormwater management basins will need to be constructed along with the possibility of two miles of sound barrier walls. The right of way and easement impact is roughly 15 acres and the estimated cost of Segment 1 is currently $112.5 million (2016 dollars). Segment 2, to be completed at a later date, is from Fort Eustis Boulevard (Exit 250) to Humelsine Parkway (Exit 242), a length of seven miles. It includes widening eleven bridges and the construction of approximately 34 stormwater basins. The segment includes portions bordered by both Newport News Park and the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. The right of way and easement impact is roughly 30 acres and the estimated cost of Segment 2 is estimated at $195 million (2016 dollars). Segment 3, to be completed at a later date, is from Humelsine Parkway (Exit 242) to Humelsine Parkway (Exit 234). It includes widening four bridges and the replacement of two overpass bridges. Pre-scoping on this segment has yet to occur. The planning level estimate is $275 million (2016 dollars).

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Mr. Duval indicated Segment 1 is moving forward and plans include:

• Verify western project limits/termini • Coordinate with FHWA to issue Record of Decision (ROD) • Spring 2014 Design Build Advertisement • Advance plans to Public Hearing

Mr. Duval stated VDOT has suggested an alternate Segment 1 terminus, moving the western terminus from Fort Eustis Boulevard (Exit 255) to Mile Marker (MM) 248, a distance of approximately two miles. He noted that extending Segment 1 will help mitigate congestion issues at the Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange and would only impact one property owner from the Lee Hall Reservoir Bridge to MM248. He stated the estimated cost of the extended Segment 1 is $144 million. Chair King asked for clarification regarding the construction timeline of Segment 1. Mr. Duval replied construction should commence in early 2015 and be completed in 36 months. Mr. Sorey expressed concern regarding the $220 million increase in project costs for Segment 1 and 3 compared to what was presented during the HRTPO Board meeting in October 2013. Dr. Ravanbakht stated the previous figures presented to the HRTPO Board are shown in Agenda Item 15 along with the new figures. She noted VDOT has yet to review the cost of the Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange improvements and asked if such plans were to be completed. Mr. Duval replied VDOT will study the interchange per environmental guidelines when the project is slated to be widened to 8 lanes. Mr. Kimbrel asked whether the cost of Segment 2 would be reduced if the HRTPO decided to allocate the extra $44 million to extend the Segment 1 termini. Mr. Duval replied affirmatively, Mr. Danker inquired as to whether additional infrastructure will be needed in order to store water underground. Mr. Duval replied affirmatively and indicated it will require the installation of quite an expensive system. Mr. Tom Slaughter asked whether the 8-lane widening would extend to the outside of the current interstate. Mr. Duval replied affirmatively and noted the 6-lane widening was confined to the inside median. 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: I-64 Peninsula Widening Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, expressed her gratitude to Mr. Duval and VDOT for the realization of the I-64 Peninsula widening project. She reported the HRTPO Board took action regarding this project on:

• June 20, 2013 through HRTPO Resolution 2013-04 supporting Segments 1 and 2 on I-64 Peninsula

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• October 17, 2013 through HRTPO Resolution 2013-09 supporting a list of nine projects known as the HRTF Candidate Projects. Segments 1, 2, and 3, along with the Fort Eustis Boulevard Interchanges are included on this list.

Dr. Ravanbakht stated the Final EIS (FEIS) was completed and published in the Federal Register. She indicated that public comments are being accepted until January 26, 2014 and HRTPO staff has submitted comments. For the first time, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is allowing a project of this magnitude to be divided into segments with a separate Record of Decision (ROD) issued for each operationally independent section. She commented that Segment 1 is the first operationally independent section of the project to be advanced and is already included in the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). One of FHWA’s requirements to issue a ROD on any project is that it be included in both the LRTP and the TIP. She stated HRTPO staff recommends proactively amending the 2034 LRTP and the FY 2012-2015 TIP to include Segments 2 and 3 of the I-64 Peninsula Widening project, along with the I-64/Fort Eustis Boulevard Interchange Improvement project. Along with this recommendation, HRTPO staff also recommends HRTPO Board approval of the proposed funding plan for Segments 2 and 3 and the Fort Eustis Boulevard interchange as shown in the attached table of the TTAC Agenda. Mr. Raliski noted the LRTP is fiscally constrained and asked how the plan could be amended if VDOT has not confirmed funding. Ms. Dawn Odom replied it is a primary project for VDOT to seek funding; however, there is presently no funding committed. VDOT will continue to move forward and the project will be included in the new Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP). Mr. Sorey expressed concern that as the cost estimates are refined, other HRTF candidate projects in the LRTP may be excluded. Mr. Dwight Farmer, HRTPO Executive Director, replied there will be cost adjustments with this project, along with the other HRTF projects; however, the HRTF matching state and federal funds and the HRTPO’s commitment will help the region to compete for State discretionary funds. Dr. Ravanbakht acknowledged Mr. Raliski’s concern regarding the fiscal constraint of the LRTP and stated TTAC can still take action and request VDOT make a commitment to the project. Mr. Stringfield replied VDOT is committed to delivering Segment 1; nevertheless, he could not speak for the CTB. He indicated he will confirm which funds are available, if any, for the remaining segments. After more discussion, Mr. Sorey Moved to amend the 2034 LRTP and the FY 2012-2015 TIP to revise the limits of Segment 1 from Exit 250 to Mile Marker 248 and that additional funds be allocated in the amounts of $4 million from HRTF funds and $40 million from the State and Federal governments subject to CTB approval, seconded by Mr. Allsbrook. The Motion Carried.

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Procedures for Closures at River Crossing: Final Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported that HRTPO staff presented the draft Procedures for Closures at River Crossings report to TTAC at its November 6, 2013 meeting. The draft report was available for public review and comment from November 6, 2013 through November 20, 2013 with no comments received. Mr. Lewis Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the final report; seconded by Mr. Shea. The Motion Carried. FY 2015 UPWP Planning Priorities: Draft Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported the UPWP describes the transportation planning work and associated funding for the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). In addition to detailing the work associated with HRTPO core functions – the Long-Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, the Congestion Management Process, and Public Participation – federal regulations state that the UPWP shall include a discussion of the planning priorities facing the MPA. It is in the determination of these priorities that the HRTPO Board ensures its vision and goals are carried forward in the UPWP. The draft FY 2015 Planning Priorities are:

• Transportation Programming • Efficient, User-Focused Investments • Strengthening Multimodal Planning

Mr. Kimbrel requested TTAC members review the planning priorities in the attachment and submit comments to him by COB on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Prioritizing Highway Projects for Improvements of Evacuation: Draft Dr. Robert Case, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer stated that given the current capacity of evacuation highways (including the planned reversal of I-64), it may take 36 hours to clear evacuation highways in the event of a Category 3 storm. Due to the uncertainty often associated with the final path of an approaching storm however, local governments and citizens may not begin evacuating 36 hours before the arrival of tropical storm force winds. He indicated the purpose of the study was to identify highway projects with the greatest evacuation improvement cost effectiveness. HRTPO staff utilized the following methodology:

• Determine Need • Identify Projects • Calculate Cost Effectiveness

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Study results indicated the 168/64/58 Southside Reversal and the Evacuation Timing Plans for U.S. Route 17 Signals were the two projects which would provide the most benefit during hurricane evacuation. HRTPO staff recommends the HRTPO Board and VDOT consider funding these two low-cost projects. Dr. Case requested TTAC members review the draft report and submit comments to him by COB Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Dr. Case noted that HRTPO staff will be distributing the draft report to each locality’s Emergency Management Departments. Mr. Robert Gey expressed his appreciation to Dr. Case for his efforts on this study. Mr. Sorey requested Dr. Case and/or a representative from VDOT participate in a Chesapeake work session as this concerns policy issues which will need to be discussed. Mr. Lewis suggested that future consideration be given to signal timing in the City of Suffolk in order to assist citizens leaving the region during an evacuation. Positioning Hampton Roads for Freight Infrastructure Funding: Draft Mr. Sam Belfield, HRTPO Senior Transportation Engineer, reported MAP-21 legislation included a number of provisions to improve the condition and performance of the National Freight Network and support investment in freight-related surface transportation projects. He stated this study analyzed Hampton Roads highways that are anticipated to be part of the National Freight Network. Its purpose was to address several required elements of the National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) in order to position Hampton Roads for future freight infrastructure funding. The NFSP’s required elements that are addressed in this study are as follows:

• Condition and performance of the National Freight Network • Identify highway bottlenecks that cause significant freight congestion • Forecast freight volumes • Identify major trade gateways and national freight corridors

Recommendations from this study are:

• Include study roadways (Hampton Roads Base Network) in the National Freight Network

• Address freight deficiencies identified within study • Consider including in the next LRTP projects that address remaining freight

bottlenecks • Include major trade gateways in the Virginia Multimodal Freight Plan and National

Freight Strategic Plan

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Mr. Belfield indicated the next steps include:

• Continue to work with FTAC/VDOT to provide input on the draft National Freight Network

• Forward study to VDOT and FHWA • Update study document once National Freight Network is finalized • Public review and comment period open until January 22, 2014

Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study 2013 Update: Part II – Crash Analysis and Countermeasures: Update Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Senior Transportation Engineer, reported that in Part I of the Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study 2013 Update, HRTPO staff analyzed the safety performance of each mile of freeway and of approximately 600 of the busiest intersections throughout the region. The locations selected in this report for further study are those freeway segments and intersections in Hampton Roads with the highest Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI); the greatest difference between the number of expected crashes and the number of predicted crashes. Mr. Nichols outlined 10 freeways and 20 intersections with the highest difference between expected and predicted crashes for the Peninsula and Southside. Next steps include HRTPO staff analyzing and recommending safety improvement for those locations with the highest PSI using:

• Intersection summaries • Collision diagrams • Site observations • Analysis of possible countermeasures

He noted this update is being developed using new tools and methods to analyze roadway safety from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway Safety Manual and from the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (VCTIR). Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair King outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC. For Your Information Chair King highlighted the items in the For Your Information in the section of the agenda packet and stated the LRTP Subcommittee would convene immediately after TTAC.

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Announcements Chair King acknowledged the written announcements in the agenda packet. Mr. Kimbrel stated the next regularly scheduled Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) meeting scheduled for January 24, 2014 would be cancelled. He noted staff would follow up with a cancellation email to the TPS group. Old/New Business Dr. Ravanbakht apprised TTAC members of a letter from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers regarding the supplemental EIS for Route 460. She requested VDOT staff to brief TTAC and potentially the HRTPO Board regarding the potential ramifications of this supplemental EIS. Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m.

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Summary TTAC Minutes – February 5, 2014 – Page 1

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

February 5, 2014 The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance:

TTAC Voting Members in Attendance: Michael King (Chair, NN) Robert Gey (Vice Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (Alternate, CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) Keith Cannady (HA) Paul Holt (JC) Tammy Rosario (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) Scott Mills (SU) Phil Pullen (VB)

Brian Solis (VB) Reed Nester (WM) Tim Cross (YK) Emily Stock (DRPT) Julie Timm (HRT) Dawn Odom (VDOT) Stephen Rowan (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Kevin Abt (VPA)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Gary Walton (CH) Garrey Curry (GL) Emily Gibson (GL) John Yorks (HA) Jamie Oliver (IW) Michael Stallings (IW)

Peter Stephenson (IW)Allen J. Murphy, Jr. (JC) James Wright (PO) Ellen Roberts (PQ) Debbie Vest (PQ)

Daniel Clayton (WM) Steve Martin (WM) J. Mark Carter (YK) Al Maddalena (YK) Kevan Danker (WATA)

TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA)

Clifford Burnette (VDOA)

HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Rob Case Brian Chenault Arkopal Goswami Kathlene Grauberger

Theresa Jones Mike Kimbrel Jessica Nappi Keith Nichols

Joe Paulus Camelia Ravanbakht Dale Stith Chris Wichman

Others Recorded Attending: Steve Lambert (CH); Rhonda Murray (NAVFAC/CNRMA); Steve Hetrick (Albeck Gerken, Inc.); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Rich Clifton (American Infrastructure); Derek Piper (Parsons Brinkerhoff); Keisha Branch, Carleen Muncy, Sam Sink (HRT); Ron Hodges (TRAFFIX); Chris Arabia (DRPT); Tony Gibson, Ray Hunt, Carl Jackson, Angela Rico (VDOT); Rick Case, Randy Keaton, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Public Comment Period There was no public comment. Submitted Public Comments There was one submitted public comment in the agenda packet. Comments and Updates from State and Federal Agencies Ms. Emily Stock reported that DRPT is in its grant review process in preparation for the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). DRPT is finalizing the Statewide Transit and TDM Plan and she noted that the final Statewide Rail Plan is posted on its website. She stated VDOT has implemented DRPT’s Multimodal System Design Guidelines as standards in its Road Design Manual. Mr. Eric Stringfield reported that VDOT, in conjunction with DRPT, will hold the SYIP Annual Planning and Programming Meeting this afternoon in Richmond. Approval of Agenda Chair Michael King asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Hearing none, Mr. Tim Cross Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Ms. Jackie Kassel. The Motion Carried. FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Steve Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows: o UPC 88879 – Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation – Phase 3. Project includes installation of

security and fire systems, roof reconstruction, and exterior painting. o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $1,004,683 (CN Only Project) o Add following obligations

CN Phase - $748,390 STP/EN funds in FFY12, with Match of $187,098 CN Phase - $55,356 AC funds in FFY12, with Match of $13,839

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on January 29, 2014 and runs through February 12, 2014. Mr. Tom Slaughter Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Ms. Kassel. The Motion Carried.

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FY 2012-2015 TIP Amendment: VDOT Mr. Rowan reported the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested to amend the Hampton Roads FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add one project as follows: o UPC 98568 – Pedestrian Improvements at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and

Boykin Lane. This project consists of installing a high-visibility crosswalk and curb ramps in the northern portion of the intersection.

o Add project to TIP o Total Cost Estimate: $29,529 o Add following phase obligations

PE Phase - $4,500 HSIP funds in Previous Obligations, with Match of $500 PE Phase - $1,723 HSIP funds in FFY14, with Match of $191 PE Phase - $288 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $32 CN Phase - $19,877 HSIP funds in FFY12, with Match of $2,209 CN Phase - $188 AC funds in FFY14, with Match of $21

The TIP amendment has been made available for public review and comment. The public review period began on January 29, 2014 and runs through February 12, 2014. Mr. Stringfield Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the TIP amendment; seconded by Ms. Stock. The Motion Carried. Positioning Hampton Roads for Freight Infrastructure Funding: Final Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported that HRTPO staff presented the draft Positioning Hampton Roads for Freight Infrastructure Funding report to TTAC at its January 8, 2014 meeting. The draft report was available for public review and comment from January 8, 2014 through January 22, 2014. Mr. Kevin Abt Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the final report; seconded by Mr. Stringfield. The Motion Carried. 2040 LRTP Candidate Project List * Ms. Theresa Jones, HRTPO Transportation Engineer, reported HRTPO staff compiled a list of candidate projects for the 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This list used the 2034 LRTP projects as a base and was expanded to include public input received via the 2040 LRTP Visioning Survey as well as locality input received through work with the LRTP Subcommittee. During its January 8, 2014 meeting, the LRTP Subcommittee formally supported the list of candidate projects, which is to be further evaluated using the HRTPO Project Prioritization Tool.

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She indicated TTAC members received a handout at today’s meeting describing the candidate projects for the 2040 LRTP. The list includes a total of 146 candidate projects, out of which:

• 67 are locally submitted projects • 59 projects were in the 2034 LRTP • 17 projects are public suggestions • 3 are Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) projects

Ms. Jones stated that active transportation projects proposed in the 2040 LRTP Visioning survey were being evaluated as possible candidate projects for the 2040 LRTP. She indicated next steps include the collection of 2040 LRTP Candidate Project data utilizing Google Drive. She requested TTAC members review the list of active transportation projects. Chair King asked for clarification regarding one of the active transportation projects listed under the “Multi” locality category. Ms. Jones replied the project suggestion was submitted via the 2040 LRTP Visioning survey. Dr. Ravanbakht commented that HRTPO staff will transmit the complete information on the active transportation projects via email after the meeting and post to the website. She requested TTAC members make a recommendation on the highway and fixed guideway projects that were transmitted before the meeting and stated TTAC will review the active transportation projects at a later date. Mr. Cross commented that both the City of Newport News and York County submitted nearly identical projects resulting in a duplication on the candidate list. Ms. Jones replied HRTPO staff will review the list. Mr. Stringfield remarked that a Suffolk project and Segment 3 of the I-64 widening project appeared to have been removed from the list since the LRTP Subcommittee meeting. Dr. Ravanbakht replied the Suffolk project was duplicated in the list and one was removed; the current project is the Route 460/58/13 Connector project and is listed on page 6 of the handout. After more discussion, Chair King recommended that due to the number of unanswered questions pertaining to the 2040 candidate project list, any action be deferred until the localities and agencies are able to review the list again. Mr. Keith Cannady inquired as to how the survey suggestions were added to the list. Dr. Ravanbakht replied they were vetted through the LRTP Subcommittee meetings and discussed extensively by HRTPO staff.

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Mr. Sorey remarked that the Raleigh to Norfolk Highway project, a survey suggestion, seemed redundant as it parallels Route 17 in Chesapeake. Mr. Stringfield commented that VDOT had previously received a request for a similar project from the state of North Carolina. Dr. Ravanbakht replied the region had not reached a consensus on this project in the past, and HRTPO staff will wait until it receives more information from VDOT. Dr. Case suggested removing the project from the list since it will come through an existing corridor with the remaining sections of the project out of state. Mr. Sorey agreed. Ms. Julie Timm stated HRT is seeking funding for a Peninsula transit project, yet there is a survey suggestion for Peninsula light rail already listed. She asked whether HRT should submit a formal request. Dr. Ravanbakht replied affirmatively. Mr. Phil Pullen asked for clarification regarding the prioritization tool and process and asked whether the tool was utilized for the 2034 LRTP. Dr. Ravanbakht replied the tool was used to score and rank projects by category for the 2034. She noted the process will be the same for the 2040 LRTP with allocations for future money based on scores and available funding for the next 20 years. It will then be reviewed by TTAC and ultimately, the HRTPO Board. Dr. Ravanbakht stated HRTPO staff will brief TTAC members in March to re-familiarize them with the prioritization process. Mr. Stringfield stated as VDOT continues to draft the SYIP it will make sure the projects are included in the LRTP. Dr. Ravanbakht indicated HRTPO staff will coordinate with VDOT on this effort.

* Please note: There were six projects that were inadvertently left off the handout that was distributed at the TTAC meeting. The correct version of the handout was posted to the HRTPO website after the meeting.

FY 2012-2015 TIP: Quarterly Snapshot Mr. Chris Wichman, HRTPO Transportation Planner, reported there were 10 TIP projects that had significant expenditures (over $1 million) from October – December 2013. During this quarter, four projects recorded their first construction expenditures. Mr. Wichman presented a pie chart showing that during the past three months, approximately $4 million was spent on Preliminary Engineering, $6 million on Right of Way Acquisition, and $23 million on Construction. Mr. Wichman stated 35 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 • 6 newly active projects awaiting first expenditure

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Next steps include:

• Coordinate with project sponsors to determine the reasons projects appear to be stalled, how to move the projects forward, and whether funds should be reallocated to other projects.

• Refine “Quarterly Snapshot” procedures and performance measures as the FY 2015-

2018 TIP is developed. Development of the FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, stated the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a four-year program for the implementation of surface transportation projects within a Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), developed in cooperation with the State and affected public transportation operators. The TIP contains all federally-funded and/or regionally significant projects that require an action by the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Transit Administration. He commented that before any project or study can be constructed or conducted in the region, it must be included in the current TIP. Following approval by the HRTPO Board and the Governor, the TIP is included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The FY 2015-2018 document will be a full update to the TIP. Mr. Kimbrel outlined the STIP development schedule and noted that HRTPO staff had not received the necessary input data. He indicated the other dates on the schedule will more than likely be altered in order to account for this delay. He stated HRTPO staff will email the TTAC members the draft project list to review as soon as it is available. Update on HRT Transit Extension Studies: HRT Ms. Julie Timm, HRT Transit Development Officer, reported that HRT has two transit extension studies currently underway – the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study (VBTES) and the Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study (NSNTES) – and one proposed for later this year pending funding – the Peninsula Fixed Guideway Transit Study. Ms. Timm reported that HRT is examining the best transit options for a former freight rail right of way that runs from Newtown Road to Birdneck Road for the Virginia Beach Transit Extension. The study area extends from Newtown Road to the Oceanfront

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area on 19th Street. Three fixed guideway alignment alternatives from Newtown Road are being studied, along with both Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT):

• 4.8 miles to the Rosemont Area - $470 million (2018 year of expenditure) • 12.2 miles to the Oceanfront along the NSRR corridor (with Maintenance Facility) -

$1.03 billion (2018 year of expenditure) • 13.5 miles to the Oceanfront through the Hilltop Area (with Maintenance Facility) -

$1.31 million (2018 year of expenditure) She indicated public meetings for the VBTES include February 10, 2014 at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center and February 12, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel, Convention Center. Formal public hearings will be held in the Summer/Fall 2014. Ms. Timm reported that HRT is examining corridors for the Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study (NSNTES), noting that Naval Station Norfolk is the region’s largest employer. In June 2013, HRT completed its Phase 1 of the public outreach for the NSNTES with Phase 2 completed in September 2013. Phase 3 public outreach is scheduled for this month with meetings on February 24, 25, and 26, 2014. She commented that in order to build a regional network, regional funding and decision making must be taken into account. HRT plans to include multimodal aspects on all new projects and Mr. William Harrell, President and CEO of HRT, has submitted a resolution to its Board to implement this new effort. Ms. Timm indicated Mr. Harrell also plans to submit a resolution to the HRTPO Board for its endorsement of this effort. TRAFFIX ANNUAL REPORT: HRT Mr. Ron Hodges, Director of TRAFFIX, explained its mission as a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is to assist in the promotion of transportation alternatives in the area. Established in 1995, TRAFFIX is monitored by the TRAFFIX Oversight Subcommittee (TOS) which reports to TTAC. It is funded with regional Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) dollars and its footprint includes 17 cities and counties. In 2013, TRAFFIX matched over 12,000 people for carpools through its NuRide program. Another TRAFFIX program, Guaranteed Ride, ensures carpool users a ride home should a problem arise with their shared ride. The GoPass365 program makes transit more attractive by providing free rides to employees and students. The passes are paid for by businesses, employers, and institutions of higher learning. Both ferry and transit services have grown since FY 2010 under the GoPass365 program. Telework!VA is a program TRAFFIX administers at the request of the State of Virginia and 24 companies have been active in this program.

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Vanpooling is another TRAFFIX program. Currently all vans are being utilized and there are approximately 60 people on the waiting list for this service. Mr. Hodges indicated the TRAFFIX Annual Report is forthcoming. Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair King outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC. For Your Information Chair King highlighted the items in the For Your Information in the section of the agenda packet. Announcements Chair King acknowledged the written announcements in the agenda packet and reminded TTAC members that the TRAFFIX Oversight Subcommittee (TOS) will meet directly after TTAC in Conference Room D. The Passenger Rail Task Force will convene on February 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Regional Building Board Room. Old/New Business Mr. Kimbrel stated he just received updated CMAQ and RSTP figures for FY 2015-2020 and that reductions will have to be made to the recently approved allocations. Over the next six year period, a total of $2.9 million in CMAQ funding and just over $4 million in RSTP funding must be de-allocated. He noted he will be working on a strategy and will report to TTAC in March on recommendations for balancing the allocations with the updated marks. Mr. Sorey expressed his appreciation to Mr. Robert Gey of Virginia Beach for his efforts in defeating the bill in the 2014 General Assembly Session to remove the area’s photo red cameras. Dr. Ravanbakht apprised TTAC members that the HRPDC and the HRTPO will hold a joint retreat on February 20, 2014 to discuss issues related to the retirement of Mr. Dwight Farmer and the proposed transportation legislation regarding the HRTF revenues. 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 #21: FOR YOUR INFORMATION A. HRTPO STAFF COMMENTS – FREIGHT NETWORK

The USDOT transmitted notification on January 22, 2014 seeking public input on the Draft Highway Primary Freight Network. The deadline for comments was February 15, 2014. The HRTPO staff reviewed the document and submitted the attached comments. Attachment 21-A

B. ARRA TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPORTING

The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee pledged it would closely oversee the implementation of transportation and infrastructure provisions of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to ensure the funds provided are invested quickly, efficiently, and in harmony with the job-creating purposes of this Act. The Commonwealth of Virginia has submitted its December 2013 update to the T&I Committee. The attachment includes information from Virginia’s December report, summarized by MPO. Attachment 21-B

C. USDOT ANNOUNCEMENT: $600 MILLION FOR 6TH ROUND OF TIGER FUNDING

The USDOT announced on February 26, 2014 that $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country under a sixth round of the USDOT’s highly successful Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program. As indicated in the Notice of Funding Availability (attached), final applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 28, 2014. For more information on project eligibility, webinar informational series, how to apply, and other related resources, please visit: http://www.dot.gov/tiger. Attachment 21-C

http://www.dot.gov/tiger

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HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

FTAC RESOLUTION 2014-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING HRTPO AND FTAC STAFFS RECOMMENDATIONS TO US DOT ON THE PRIMARY FREIGHT NETWORK. WHEREAS, as prescribed in the HRTPO Bylaws, the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) provides input and guidance as needed on issues that affect the movement of freight in Virginia; and WHEREAS, the FTAC met on January 3rd, 2014, to discuss the US DOT’s draft highway Primary Freight Network Maps and Tables, which are out for comment until January 17th, 2014; and WHEREAS, US DOT FHWA has released two draft highway PFN’s – 27,000 mile & 41,000 mile; and

WHEREAS, staff has prepared a map showing both of these networks within Hampton Roads. The 27k network was based on a minimum criteria based on an inventory of freight volume. The 41k network provided more comprehensive coverage based on some of the following factors:

• Origins and destinations of freight movement in the United States; • Total freight tonnage and value of freight moved by highways; • Percentage of annual average daily truck traffic in the annual average daily traffic on principal

arterials; • Annual average daily truck traffic on principal arterials; • Land and maritime ports of entry; • Access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas; • Population centers; • Network connectivity.

WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the following be added to FHWA’s Draft PFN:

1. Intermodal connectors, specifically; a. Western Freeway (VA-164)/Midtown Tunnel between I-664 and Brambleton Ave; and b. I-564 and the Intermodal Connector (construction contract award eminent) between

I-64 and Norfolk International Terminals (NIT); and 2. I-64 between Battlefield Blvd and I-664/I-264; and 3. I-64 between I-95 and I-81; and 4. Route 58 between I-664 and I-85; and 5. I-664 between I-64/I-264 and Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the FTAC endorses these recommendations and supports sending them to US DOT for the purposes of developing the National Freight Network, as required by MAP-21. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the HRTPO Freight Transportation Advisory Committee at its meeting on the 3rd day of January, 2014.

William Bell Co-Chairman HRTPO FTAC

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DRAFT FHWA Highway Primary Freight Network HRTPO and FTAC Staff Comments January 2014 MAP-21 directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a Primary Freight Network (PFN) by designating the highways that are “most critical to the movement of freight.”

MAP-21 lists criteria with which FHWA, on behalf of the Secretary, should consider in developing the PFN designation, including “the origins and destinations of freight movement in the United States” and “land and maritime ports of entry.” The following language from U.S. DOT and MAP-21 emphasizes the need to provide PFN designations for roadways vital to the nation’s economic success.

DOT’s First Strategic Objective for Economic Competitiveness: “Improve the contribution of the transportation system to the Nation’s productivity and economic growth by supporting strategic, multi-modal investment decisions . . .”

MAP-21: The U.S. National Freight Strategic Plan shall include “an identification of

major trade gateways and national freight corridors that connect major population centers, trade gateways, and other major freight generators . . .”

MAP-21: “It is the policy of the United States to improve the condition and performance of the national freight network to ensure that the national freight network provides the foundation for the United States to compete in the global economy . . .”

Therefore, the FHWA’s Primary Freight Network should include intermodal connectors to trade gateways and freight corridors, as well as last-mile connectors to all trade gateways. The PFN should include connections to the Port of Virginia, the third largest seaport on the East Coast, and its connections to national freight corridors, to meet the above established provisions of MAP-21. Specifically, the Virginia Port Authority’s seaport facilities, which include the most highly-automated, most competitive marine terminals in the United States (APM Terminals), are disconnected from the PFN due to the exclusion of portions of I-564, coupled with the 2.1 mile connection along the Western Freeway (VA-164)/Midtown Tunnel. In addition, the Port of Virginia serves markets throughout the country, with 55% of its cargo traveling outside of Virginia. In addition, the remainder of the PFN does not provide a contiguous connection between this critical international trade gateway and routes outside of the HRTPO’s Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), including I-81, the primary north/south freight route from Canada to I-40, and the southern connection points to I-85 and I-95.

Therefore, in consideration of the stated purpose of MAP-21 and the needs listed above, the HRTPO and FTAC staffs recommend that the following segments and connections be added

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to the PFN. A map showing these critical transportation facilities follows their descriptions below:

1. Intermodal connectors, specifically; a. Western Freeway (VA-164)/Midtown Tunnel between I-664 and Brambleton

Ave; which connects to the Port of Virginia’s APM Terminals; and b. I-564 and the intermodal connector (construction contract award eminent)

between I-64 and Norfolk International Terminals (NIT); and 2. I-64 between Battlefield Blvd and I-664/I-264 (carries high truck traffic and provides a

contiguous connection); and 3. I-64 between I-95 and I-81* (I-81 is the primary north/south freight route between

Canada and I-40); and 4. Route 58 between I-664 and I-85*; (due to its connection to the 3rd largest port on

the East Coast, which moves more than 55% of its cargo outside of Virginia); and 5. I-664 between I-64/I-264 and Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT)

(I-64/Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel has a vertical clearance vehicle height restriction of 13 feet 6 inches, a restriction not present on the I-664/Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel).

Additional Comments on PFN Intermodal Connectors (Virginia)

• Revise facility names (Facility IDs VA7P and VA8P) – “Port of Hampton Roads” to “Port of Virginia.”

• Revise facility ID VA8P description – “23rd (Huntington to I-664)” to “23rd/25th Connector (Huntington to I-664).”

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Draft Primary Freight Network (PFN) – Hampton Roads

LEGEND

PFN (27,000 miles)

PFN (41,000 miles)

Recommended PFN

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ARRAFundsAllocated

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ARRAFundsOutlayed

NumberofProjectsPutOuttoBid

ARRAFundsAssociatedw/ProjectsPutOuttoBid

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Contract

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Funds

TotalJobHoursCreatedorSustainedbyARRAFunds

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NorthernVirginiaTransportationAuthority(MetropolitanWashingtonCouncilofGovernments)

HighwayInfrastructureInvestment $51,262,196 $51,262,196 $87,834,000 18 $50,937,196 19 $88,503,343 19 $88,503,343 17 $47,387,779 7,333 425,179 $8,011,970

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HighwayInfrastructureInvestment $2,964,667 $2,964,667 $2,346,545 2 $3,252,112 2 $2,851,453 2 $2,851,453 2 $2,851,453 286 11,954 $222,376

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HighwayInfrastructureInvestment $41,041,797 $41,041,797 $111,413,943 30 $41,041,797 51 $117,093,161 51 $117,093,161 47 $51,050,789 17,344 1,458,721 $20,180,579

AmericanReinvestmentandRecoveryActof2009CommonwealthofVirginiaReporttotheTransportationandInfrastructureCommitteeoftheU.S.HouseofRepresentatives

December2013

DataSummarizedbyMPO

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TIGER FY 2014 Grant Announcement and Deadlines

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department of Transportation’s National Infrastructure Investments under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This appropriation is similar, but not identical, to the program funded and implemented pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 known as the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or “TIGER Discretionary Grants”, program. Because of the similarity in program structure, USDOT will continue to refer to the program as TIGER Discretionary Grants. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) may be viewed at http://www.dot.gov/tiger/nofa . Summary of NOFA • Available Funds: $600 million • Application Deadline: April 28, 2014

Note: Applicants must complete the registration process before submitting an application. This process usually takes 2-4 weeks to complete.

• Obligation Deadline: September 30, 2016, however, all applicants should provide schedules and evidence

that they will be able to obligate funds, if awarded, by June 2016 and expend such funds by September 30, 2021.

• Significant differences from previous rounds of TIGER:

o Across the federal government, the Administration is dedicated to enhancing opportunity for all Americans by investing in transportation projects that better connect communities to centers of employment, education, and services (including non-drivers) and that hold promise to stimulate long-term job growth, especially in economically distressed areas. Additional consideration will be given to proposals that seek to strengthen opportunities to expand the middle class. While USDOT will award funds to a variety of project types, priority consideration will be given to applications that address this objective.

o TIGER FY 2014 is authorized to award up to $35 million (of the program’s $600 million total) for planning grants. Planning grant applications must identify themselves as project-level or regional plan applications.

• Grant to be awarded on:

o A competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.

• Eligible Applicants: State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port

authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant (for multi-jurisdictional groups, each member of the group, including the lead applicant, must be an otherwise Eligible Applicant as defined in this paragraph).

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http://www.dot.gov/tiger/nofa

• Eligible Projects: Eligible Projects do not include research, demonstration, or pilot projects that do not result in publically accessible surface transportation infrastructure. To be funded, projects or elements of a project must have independent utility, which means that the project provides transportation benefits and is ready for its intended use upon completion of project construction.

Eligible Capital Projects include, but are not limited to:

1. Highway or bridge projects eligible under title 23, United States Code (including bicycle and pedestrian related projects);

2. Public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code; 3. Passenger and freight rail transportation projects; 4. Port infrastructure investments; and 5. Intermodal projects.

Eligible Planning Grants Projects include, but are not limited to:

1. Activities related to the planning, preparation, or design of a single surface transportation project; or

2. Activities related to regional transportation investment planning, including: a. Transportation planning that is coordinated with interdisciplinary factors including housing,

economic development, stormwater, and other infrastructure investments; and/or b. Transportation planning that addresses future risks and vulnerabilities, including extreme

weather and climate change. • Grant Limitations:

o Not less than $10 million (except in rural areas) and not greater than $200 million. o Rural Areas: $1 million minimum o TIGER Planning Grants – No statutory minimum grant size, regardless of location. o No more than 25% of the funds (or $150 million) may be awarded to projects in a single State. o Not less than $120 million of the funds provided for TIGER Discretionary Grants shall be used for

projects located in rural areas. o Federal funds (including the TIGER Discretionary Grant and any other federal discretionary or

formula funds) may be used for up to 80% of the costs of the project (except in rural areas). o USDOT may increase the federal share above 80% only for projects located in rural areas, in which

case USDOT may fund up to 100 percent of the costs of a project. o Priority will be given to projects that use federal funds to complete an overall financing package,

and both urban and rural projects can increase their competitiveness for purposes of the TIGER program by demonstrating significant non-federal contributions. (Note: In the first five rounds of TIGER, on average, projects attracted more than 3.5 additional non-federal dollars for every TIGER grant dollar.)

• TIFIA: Not to exceed $210 million of the $600 million to be used to pay the subsidy and administrative costs

for a project receiving credit assistance under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) program.

• Project Selection Criteria:

o Primary: State of Good Repair, Economic Competitiveness, Quality of Life, Environmental Stability, Safety.

o Secondary: Innovation, and Partnership (Jurisdictional and Stakeholder Collaboration, Disciplinary Integration).

Attachment 21-C

• Upcoming TIGER webinars from USDOT: o March 12, 2014 – How to Compete for TIGER Discretionary Grants o March 19, 2014 – Preparing a TIGER Planning Grant Application o March 26, 2014 – Preparing a Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) for a TIGER Discretionary Grant

For more information on the webinars or the TIGER program, please visit: http://www.dot.gov/tiger

Attachment 21-C

http://www.dot.gov/tiger/


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