I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL III. CITIZEN COMMENT Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 15 minutes after the start of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public comment in the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted.
Discussion with possible action to award or reject the El Metro ADA Bus Stops and Bicycles Plazas Enhancement Project for funding through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). The project provides for the construction and/or improvement of 17 bus stops located throughout the fixed route network. The requested amount is $200,000, which will require a $50,000 local match. The estimated total project cost is $250,000.
A motion to authorize the execution of the proposed Planning Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation, the Laredo Urban Transportation Study, which has been designated the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MPO) for the Laredo urbanized area, and the City of Laredo, which serves as the MPO's fiscal agent. The Planning Agreement identifies the roles and responsibilities of the parties carrying out the transportation planning process.
Discussion with possible action on the transfer of $ 96.93 Million from the construction of US 59 Interchanges at Del Mar Blvd, Shiloh Dr., International Airport, Jacaman Rd, and University Blvd (CSJs: 0086-14-075,076,077,078,and 079) to the construction of US 59 Frontage Roads between US 59 and International Blvd (CSJs: 0086-14-086,087,088,and 089). This change will allow better access to business and residences located along the US 59 corridor. In addition, it will allow for easier future construction of the interchanges by avoiding duplicated traffic closures/detours.
Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Kansas City Southern Railroad Quiet Zone Study.
D. Presentation by Transit, El Metro on revenue sources available for financing currently unfunded transit needs, especially buses. VI. ADJOURNMENT
Aug 20, 2018 MPO
I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL III. CITIZEN COMMENT Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 15 minutes after the start of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public comment in the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted.
Discussion with possible action to award or reject the El Metro ADA Bus Stops and Bicycles Plazas Enhancement Project for funding through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). The project provides for the construction and/or improvement of 17 bus stops located throughout the fixed route network. The requested amount is $200,000, which will require a $50,000 local match. The estimated total project cost is $250,000.
A motion to authorize the execution of the proposed Planning Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation, the Laredo Urban Transportation Study, which has been designated the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MPO) for the Laredo urbanized area, and the City of Laredo, which serves as the MPO's fiscal agent. The Planning Agreement identifies the roles and responsibilities of the parties carrying out the transportation planning process.
Discussion with possible action on the transfer of $ 96.93 Million from the construction of US 59 Interchanges at Del Mar Blvd, Shiloh Dr., International Airport, Jacaman Rd, and University Blvd (CSJs: 0086-14-075,076,077,078,and 079) to the construction of US 59 Frontage Roads between US 59 and International Blvd (CSJs: 0086-14-086,087,088,and 089). This change will allow better access to business and residences located along the US 59 corridor. In addition, it will allow for easier future construction of the interchanges by avoiding duplicated traffic closures/detours.
Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Kansas City Southern Railroad Quiet Zone Study.
D. Presentation by Transit, El Metro on revenue sources available for financing currently unfunded transit needs, especially buses. VI. ADJOURNMENT