BOARD MEETING AGENDA PACKET March 18 2020 6:00 PMAccessing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) CMGC is located at 600 East Fourth Street (corner of Fourth and Davidson

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center

600 East Fourth Street

Room 267, Second Floor

Charlotte, NC 28202

BOARD MEETING

AGENDA PACKET

Agenda Items:

CRTPO BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Miltich, Chair

Town of Cornelius

Lynda Paxton, Vice-Chair

Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Stallings

City of Charlotte

Town of Cornelius

Town of Davidson

Town of Fairview

Town of Huntersville

Town of Indian Trail

Iredell County

Town of Marshville

Town of Marvin

Town of Matthews

Mecklenburg County

Metropolitan Transit Commission

Town of Mineral Springs

Town of Mint Hill

City of Monroe

Town of Mooresville

NCDOT

Town of Pineville

Town of Stallings

City of Statesville

Town of Troutman

Union County

Town of Waxhaw

Town of Weddington

Village of Wesley Chapel

Town of Wingate

Title VI Policy

It is the policy of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, age,

national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program

or activity as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and any other related non-discrimination Civil Rights laws and authorities.

CRTPO Staff Contact:

Neil Burke, AICP PTP

704-336-2205

[email protected]

March 18, 20206:00 PM

• FY 2021 Unified Planning WorkProgram

• East-West Connector ConformityAnalysis and MTP/TIP Amendments

• Western Parkway CTP Amendment• I-77 Bonus Allocation Project Fund

Authorizations and TIP Amendment• Beyond 77 Update• Staffing Assessment Implementation

Education Session:

How Transportation Projects are Funded in North Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Government Center, Room 280

5:00 PM

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that coordinates transportation planning initiatives for the greater Charlotte urbanized area, including Iredell, Mecklenburg and Union counties. The CRTPO Board reviews and votes on consensus-based technical recommendations provided by the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC).

Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is the policy of CRTPO to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrim-ination under any program or activity as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and any other related non-discrimination Civil Rights laws and authorities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations will be provided for persons who require assistance to participate in CRTPO meetings. If assistance is needed or to request this document in an alternative format, please contact CRTPO at (704) 336-2205 or (704) 336-5123 (fax).

Accessing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC)CMGC is located at 600 East Fourth Street (corner of Fourth and Davidson streets) in uptown Charlotte. Park-ing is available in the CMGC parking deck located on Davidson Street between Third and Fourth streets; on-street parking is also available. Parking tickets from the CMGC deck can be validated by CRTPO staff if they are brought to the meeting.

There are two ways to enter CMGC. Enter using the large staircase on the Davidson Street side or through the plaza entrance facing East Fourth Street. This is a handicapped-accessible entrance. Once inside the building, security staff will assist you to Room 267.

600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 • 704.336.2205 • www.crtpo.org

From I-85 N, I-77 N, and US-74W: Take Exit 2A from I-277 S/NC-16 S onto E. 4th Street

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600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 • 704.336.2205 • www.crtpo.org

Click here to view the CRTPO Delegates Handbook for additional references.

http://crtpo.org/PDFs/Orientation/CRTPO_Orientation_Handbook.pdf

March 2020 CRTPO Meeting Agenda 1

5:00 PM Education Session Room 280 How Transportation Projects are Funded in North Carolina

David Wasserman, P.E. of the NCDOT Division of Planning and Programming will provide an interactive education session on how transportation projects are selected and funded in North Carolina.

6:00 PM Meeting Agenda Room 267 1. Call to Order Michael Miltich

2. Adoption of the Agenda Michael Miltich

3. Public Comment Period Michael Miltich CRTPO bylaws limit speakers to three minutes each and the comment period to 20 minutes.

4. Ethics Awareness & Conflict of Interest Reminder Michael Miltich

5. Consent Agenda Michael Miltich All items below are considered to be routine by the CRTPO Board or have been the subject of detailed presentations at previous meetings. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda.

a) February 19, 2020 CRTPO Board Meeting minutesb) CRTPO Self-Certificationc) NC 27 and US29/NC49 Route Changes within the City of Charlotte

Attachments: Draft February 2020 minutes; Self-Certification Checklist; US and NC Route Changes Memorandum; Maps

6. FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program Robert Cook Action Requested: Approve the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.

Background:• The UPWP is the annual listing of projects, priorities and work tasks.• It reflects short-range planning needs and describes what is planned for the fiscal year.

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• Information provided in the UPWP includes the agencies responsible for specific tasks,project costs and funding sources.

Attachments: Memorandum; Resolution

7. East-West Connector Conformity Analysis and MTP/TIP Amendments Neil Burke Action Requested: Open a public comment period on an air quality conformity determination and amendments to the 2045 MTP and the 2020-2029 TIP for the East-West Connector project (U-6239) in Mooresville.

Background: • See attached memorandum.

Attachments: Memorandum; Map

8. Western Parkway CTP Amendment Andy Grzymski Action Requested: Approve the recommended amendment within the City of Charlotte for the future Western Parkway alignment in the CRTPO’s CTP.

Background: • City of Charlotte staff are requesting that the future alignment of the Western Parkway be

amended within the CTP due to a development proposal submitted for several of theproperties impacted by the potential alignment. These properties were rezoned in 2010prior to the adoption of the CRTPO’s CTP.

• A public comment period for the proposed CTP alignment amendment was held fromJanuary 20 to February 20.

Attachment: Vicinity Map

9. I-77 Bonus Allocation Project Fund Authorizations and TIP Amendment Neil Burke Action Requested: Approve two 2020-2029 TIP amendments to ensure that all I-77 BonusAllocation funds can be authorized by June 30, 2020.

Background:• See attached memorandum.

Attachment: Memorandum

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10. Beyond 77 Update Agustin Rodriguez Action Requested: FYI

Background: • Beyond 77 is an initiative focused on improving the user experience surrounding the

I-77 corridor. The 68-mile planning area extends from Statesville, NC to Rock Hill, SC.• Phase I of the planning process included data collection and a public survey.• Phase II will focus on transportation modelling to help identify potential improvements.

11. Staffing Assessment Implementation Robert Cook Action Requested: FYI

Background:• The presentation will provide an update on efforts to implement the study’s eleven

recommendations and to address the seven unmet needs.• The Staffing and Resources Study was completed in May 2019.

12. Upcoming Agenda Items Neil Burke Action Requested: FYI

Background:• A schedule of upcoming action items will be provided.

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Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization

Consent Item Summary

Agenda Item 5 Subject: February 2020 Minutes; CRTPO Self-Certification;

NC 27 and US29/NC49 Route Changes within the City of Charlotte

Action Requested: The items below are considered routine by the CRTPO Board. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Board member so requests; in which event, the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda.

• February 2020 Minutes

Attachment: Draft February 2020 Minutes

• CRTPO Self-Certification

Attachment: Self-Certification Checklist

• NC 27 and US 29/NC49 Route Changes within the City of Charlotte

Attachments: US and NC Route Changes Memorandum; Maps

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CRTPO Board Minutes February 2020 1

CHARLOTTE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267

February 19, 2020 Meeting Summary Minutes

Members Attending: Julie Eiselt (Charlotte), Michael Miltich (Cornelius), Jane Campbell (Davidson), Brian Hines (Huntersville), Marcus McIntyre (Indian Trail), Ken Robertson (Iredell County), Ernestine Staton (Marshville), John Higdon (Matthews), Frederick Becker (Mineral Springs), Brad Simmons (Mint Hill), Lisa Qualls (Mooresville), Jack Edwards (Pineville), Lynda Paxton (Stallings), David Jones (Statesville), Dennis Rape (Union County), Ron Pappas (Waxhaw), Elizabeth Callis (Weddington), Lori Bailey (Wesley Chapel), John Lowery (Wingate)

Non-Voting Members Attending: Jerry Santoni (Iredell County Planning Board), Jim Walker (NC Turnpike Authority)

1. Call to OrderChairman Michael Miltich called the February 2020 CRTPO meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. Adoption of the AgendaSummary:Chairman Miltich asked if any changes to the agenda were necessary. No changes were identified.

Motion:Jane Campbell made a motion to adopt the revised agenda as presented. Julie Eiselt seconded the motion. Uponbeing put to a vote, the motion to adopt the agenda as presented was approved unanimously.

3. Public Comment PeriodThere were no public comments.

4. Ethics Awareness & Conflict of Interest ReminderMr. Burke read the ethics awareness and conflict of interest reminder. No conflicts were identified.

5. Consent AgendaSummary:Chairman Miltich requested action on the following two consent agenda items:

1. Revised January 2020 minutes;2. 2018-2027 TIP Amendment to delete the Pleasant Plains Road multi-use path project (EB-5779) in

Matthews.

Motion: Brian Hines made a motion to approve the consent agenda items. Mayor Callis seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the consent agenda item was unanimously approved.

6. 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program AdoptionPresenter:Neil Burke

Summary:Mr. Burke provided information to the board via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which areincorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to request that the board adopt the 2020-2029 TIP.The board was asked to take three actions:

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1. Make an air quality conformity determination2. Adopt the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan amendments3. Adopt the 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program

The presentation reviewed the following issues: public involvement update; TIP financial plan; MTP amendments; the air quality conformity determination. No concerns were raised by the CRTPO board regarding the requested action.

Motion: Julie Eiselt made a motion to approve the 2020-2029 TIP. Mr. Hines seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved.

7. CRTPO Discretionary Program – Recommended ProjectsPresenter:Wayne Herron, Town of Cornelius

Summary:Mr. Herron provided information to the Board via a memorandum from the agenda packet, the contents of whichare incorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to seek approval of the discretionary project listfrom the 2019 fall call for projects. Mr. Herron then reviewed the recommended project sheet by highlighting the14 roadway projects, eight bicycle and pedestrian projects, one transit project, and five local planning projects thatwere recommended for the CRTPO’s discretionary funding. Mr. Herron concluded his presentation by stating thatthe TCC unanimously recommended that the CRTPO Board approve the discretionary project list from the fall2019 call during the February 5 meeting.

Ken Robertson asked when the highway/non-highway funding target funding percentages could be reconsideredby the CRTPO Board. Mr. Burke stated that the policy is reviewed by the CRTPO Board annually following theapproval of the previous year discretionary project list. He stated that the funding targets will be discussed by thePOC and a recommendation will be presented to the TCC and the Board.

Motion:Marcus McIntyre made a motion to approve the discretionary funds for the projects recommended from the fall2019 project call. Mayor Simmons seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved.

8. 2018–2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments: FTA 5310 Funds & InnovativeCoordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program GrantPresenter:Arlanda Rouse, CATS

Summary:Mr. Rouse provided information to the board via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which areincorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to amend the 2018-2027 TIP to initiate projectsfunded with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 funds and to fund the ICAM grant to improve thecoordination between transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services.

The 5310 funds are to be used to enhance the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Mr. Rousestated that designated recipients for large urban areas are chosen by state governors. As part of being thedesignated recipient for the Charlotte Urbanized Areas 5310 funds, it must plan for future transportation needs,ensure integration and coordination among diverse transportation modes; develop project selection criteriaconsistent with the coordinated planning process and providers, and to notify eligible local entities of fundingavailability. As part of the implementation of the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP),CATS must obligate FFY 2018 and FFY 2017 FTA 5310 funds to the 2018-2027 TIP for the FY2020 and FY2021 budget years. Since these funds can be spent on a combination of Capital Projects, Operating Projects andAdministrative Oversight; FTA requires that each project type be represented in the TIP. The agencies that willreceive the funds are as follows: Iredell County Area Transit System (ICATS); Metrolina Association of the Blind

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(MAB); Union County Transit; Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG); Mainstreaming Consultants, dba, Disability Rights & Resources (DRR). CATS provides administrative oversight of the Section 5310 funds and will use a portion of the funds for that purpose.

Mr. Rouse stated that one TIP amendment is requested by CATS to fund Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program grant. These funds are to provided by the FTA to improve the coordination of the transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services. The ICAM TIP amendment will provide the funding for the Capital costs funding available from the FTA. C.W. Williams Community Health Center applied and was awarded $140,000 ($112,000 fed & $28,000 local). The health center will purchase two lift-equipped passenger vans and provide non-emergency transportation to a minimum of 1,000 transportation disadvantaged citizens in Mecklenburg and surrounding communities. CATS will serve as the recipient of ICAM funds and provide subrecipient oversite to ensure federal requirements are met.

Dennis Rape asked about how the direct recipient is determined for these funds. Mr. Rouse explained that the state governors determine the direct recipients for the 5310 funds in large urban areas.

David McDonald of CATS answered questions from CRTPO Board members regarding the differences in how the Section 5303, 5307, and 5310 funds are allocated. Mr. McDonald offered to present the information regarding the federal transit formula to the CRTPO Board during an upcoming meeting.

Ken Robertson expressed concerns as to how the Section 5303 and 5307 funds have been allocated. He explained that ICATS has had to reduce its medical trips service, and the county commissioners have directed staff to work with CRTPO staff to re-examine the 5307 formula.

Lynda Paxton requested a presentation to the CRTPO Board on the Section 5307 formula with details as to when the formula was most recently amended by the CRTPO.

Mr. Burke stated that the section 5307 formula will be discussed at an upcoming Transportation Staff meeting, and a report will be provided to the CRTPO Board during the March meeting.

Motion: Mayor Becker made a motion to amend the 2018-2027 TIP for the FTA’s Section 5310 program and the ICAM pilot program grant for the following reasons:

a) Section 5310: Obligate FFY 2018 and FFY 2017 FTA 5310 funds to the 2018-2027 TIP for the FY2020 and FY 2021 budget years.

b) ICAM: Fund an Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program grant.

Ms. Campbell seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved.

9. Performance-Based Planning: 2020 Safety TargetsPresenter: Robert Cook

Summary:Mr. Cook provided information to the Board via a memorandum from the agenda packet, the contents of whichare incorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to seek approval of the 2020 safety targets aspart of implementing performance-based planning requirements. An information report on the 2020 safety targetswas provided during the January board meeting and no concerns were identified. Mr. Cook stated that the boardinitially endorsed safety targets in November 2017. NCDOT released the proposed 2020 targets at the end ofAugust, and based on rules established by the FHWA, the CRTPO has until February 27 to endorse the NCDOTtargets or adopt its own targets.

Mayor Higdon asked if there is a plan that offers recommendations to improve the CRTPO’s safety performance.Mr. Cook stated that the Highway Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP) is maintained by NCDOT and is the primarysource of recommendations for projects and programs that are intended to improve safety performance.

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Motion: Mr. Hines made a motion to approve the CRTPO’s 2020 safety targets. Ms. Eiselt seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved.

10. FY 2019 & FY 2020 Unified Planning Work Program and TIP AmendmentsPresenter:Robert Cook

Summary:Mr. Cook provided information to the board via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which areincorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to approve two actions related to the UPWP:1. Amend the FY 2020 UPWP to reallocate funds across task codes and to add FY 2019 locally-administered

transportation planning projectsa. Reallocate $179,489 from Task Code II-B: Planning Process to Task Code II-B-3: Special Studies;b. Incorporate the five transportation planning projects into the FY 2019 UPWP.

2. Amend the 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to allocate $329,489 of FY 2020 SurfaceTransportation Block Grant-Direct Attributable (STBG-DA) funds

a. Add STBG-DA funding of $179,489 to replace funds moved from II-B to II-B-3;b. Add STBG-DA funding of $150,000 for the FY 2019 Matthews/CATS LYNX Silver Line Rail Trail

Study.Mr. Cook explained the first action is needed because the final expenditures of several FY 2019 UPWP task codes exceed the allocated funding levels in excess of 10%. The requested action will transfer funds between approved task codes within the FY 2019 UPWP. He stated no additional funding is being requested nor are any policy or priority changes being proposed. Mr. Cook explained NCDOT is closing the FY 2019 accounting books in February and therefore, the Board is being asked to approve these amendments in February. He stated that $179,489 is recommended to be reallocated from Task Code II-B: Planning Process to Task Code II-B-3: Special Studies within the FY 2020 UPWP.

Mr. Cook explained the second action is needed because several FY 2019 local transportation planning projects are delayed and therefore, the allocated funds have not been authorized. The FY 2019 funds, however, will expire in March 2020. The requested amendments will fully fund the projects and allow them to be completed. He stated no additional funding is being requested nor are any policy or priority changes being proposed. The local transportation planning projects affected by the proposed amendment are:

• Town of Matthews Downtown Multimodal Study• Town of Matthews Stevens Creek Nature Preserve Access Study• Town of Troutman Southwest Bypass Study• Town of Stallings Greenway Plan• Town of Matthews/CATS LYNX Silver Line Rail Trail Study

Motion: Mayor Higdon made the following motion:

1. Amend the FY 2020 UPWP to reallocate funds across task codes and to add FY 2019 locally-administeredtransportation planning projects

a. Reallocate $179,489 from Task Code II-B: Planning Process to Task Code II-B-3: Special Studies;b. Incorporate the five transportation planning projects into the FY 2019 UPWP.

2. Amend the 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to allocate $329,489 of FY 2020 SurfaceTransportation Block Grant-Direct Attributable (STBG-DA) funds

a. Add STBG-DA funding of $179,489 to replace funds moved from II-B to II-B-3;b. Add STBG-DA funding of $150,000 for the FY 2019 Matthews/CATS LYNX Silver Line Rail Trail

Study.

Mayor Callis seconded the motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved.

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11. FY 2021 Unified Planning Work ProgramPresenter:Robert Cook

Summary:Mr. Cook provided information to the Board via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which areincorporated into the minutes. The presentation’s purpose was to update the Board on the preparation of the FY2021 UPWP. He stated that action to approve the FY 2021 will be requested of the Board during the Marchmeeting. An overview of the UPWP was provided. The UPWP is the CRTPO’s budget. Funding levels werereviewed. Mr. Cook stated that the CRTPO Board approved three new positions within the FY 2021 UPWP. Heexplained that this will increase the STBG-DA funds needed from $800,000 to $1,100,000. As a result, themember jurisdictions contributions to the local match will increase by a nominal amount. Mr. Cook explained thatjurisdictions are anticipated to be phased into the increased local match over two fiscal years given the amount oftime that it takes to hire staff.

The FTA directed the CRTPO to solicit all transit agencies for potential projects that would utilize section 5303funds, and five proposals were received. Mr. Cook reviewed the Section 5303 fund requests by transit agency.The CRTPO has $980,352 in 5303 funds for FY 2021, and a call for projects/initiatives was conducted to allocatethe funds. Each of the CRTPO’s four transit agencies (CATS, ICATS, MTS, Union County) applied and received5303 allocations. Mr. Cook explained that a portion of the Section 5303 funds are being recommended to fund theCRTPO transit planner position and the Metrolina Regional Model maintenance and updates. He concluded hispresentation by reviewing the anticipated allocations and tasks within the FY 2021 UPWP.

12. CRTPO Self-CertificationPresenter:Robert Cook

Summary:Mr. Cook stated that federal regulations require MPOs to annually self-certify to the Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that their planning processes address themajor issues facing the planning area and are being conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements ofthe metropolitan planning process and related requirements. Mr. Cook stated a checklist was included within theagenda packet that addressed all major regulations and statutes. The checklist was a part of the agenda packet.Staff’s finding was that the CRTPO was meeting all requirements. Board action will be requested during theMarch meeting to adopt the resolution.

13. I-77 Bonus Allocation Project Fund AuthorizationsPresenter: David Wasserman, NCDOT

Summary:Mr. Wasserman provided information to the Board via a Power Point presentation, the contents of which areincorporated into the minutes. He began his presentation by explaining how the Bonus Allocation was definedwithin the STI law. The CRTPO was allocated $144.5 in Bonus Allocation funds from the I-77 Express Laneproject in 2015. All I-77 Bonus Allocation funds must be authorized to projects within five years of constructionauthorization for the I-77 Express Lanes project. Staff is working with NCDOT to ensure that all funds will beauthorized by June 30, 2020. A series of administrative modifications and funding reallocations are necessary toensure that all funds have been authorized by the deadline. The CRTPO Board will be requested to take action ontwo funding reallocations TIP amendments during the March meeting. Mr. Wasserman explained that fundingreallocations are necessary because there were overbillings on the I-77 direct connect interchanges and the NC150 bridge over Lake Norman will not meet the construction authorization deadline of June 30, 2020 for theseparated bicycle/pedestrian path.

14. Upcoming Agenda ItemsPresenter:Neil Burke

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Summary: An overview of the March 2020 agenda was provided. The March 2020 CRTPO Board agenda will include the adoption of the FY 2021 UPWP and CRTPO Self-Certification; approval of a request to open a public comment period on 2020-2029 TIP and 2045 MTP amendments for the East-West Connector project in Mooresville; a presentation from leadership on the NC Turnpike Authority; request for approval of the I-77 Bonus Allocation Project Funding Authorizations; and approval of a CTP amendment for the Western Parkway and approval of US and NC Route changes within the City of Charlotte. An update on the effort to re-examine the Section 5307 funding allocation will be provided during the March meeting.

Mr. Burke provided the following announcements:

• Information was provided to the Board regarding the filing requirement for delegates and alternates withthe state ethics commission. Elected officials that serve as delegates or alternates on an MPO Board mustfill out the appropriate documents with the North Carolina State Ethics Commission prior to April 15each year.

• A Charlotte Regional Alliance for Transportation (CRAFT) Executive Board meeting will be held onTuesday, February 25 in Gastonia.

• An education session on transportation funding will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. inroom 280.

Mr. Cook introduced Jennifer Stafford as the new Project Development Planner with the CRTPO. Ms. Stafford will oversee the CRTPO discretionary projects program.

13. AdjournThe meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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TO: CRTPO Delegates & Alternates FROM: Robert W. Cook, AICP DATE: March 9, 2020

SUBJECT: CRTPO Self-Certification

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the attached resolution certifying CRTPO’s compliance with all federal transportation planning laws, statutes, etc. during FY 2020.

TCC RECOMMENDATION: At its March 2020 meeting, the Technical Coordinating Committee unanimously recommended that the Board adopt the resolution.

BACKGROUND: • Federal regulations (23 CFR1 450.334) require MPOs to annually self-certify to the Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that its planningprocess is addressing the major issues facing the urban area and is being conducted inaccordance with all applicable requirements of the metropolitan planning process and relatedrequirements.

• In North Carolina, this process is linked to the adoption of the Unified Planning Work Program(UPWP).

• Listed below is a checklist that contains eleven questions. Staff has provided responses (ingreen text). The checklist and staff responses were reviewed in detail at the January 22, 2020Transportation Staff meeting. No questions or concerns were raised at that time.

CHECKLIST QUESTIONS 1. Is the MPO properly designated by agreement between the Governor and 75% of the urbanized

area, including the central city, and in accordance in procedures set forth in state and local law (ifapplicable)? [23 U.S.C.2 134 (b); 49 U.S.C. 5303 (c); 23 CFR 450.306 (a)]YES

2. Does the policy board include elected officials, major modes of transportation providers andappropriate state officials? [23 U.S.C. 134 (b); 49 U.S.C. 5303 (c); 23 CFR 450.306 (i)]YES. The CRTPO’s Memorandum of Understanding was updated to include the MetropolitanTransit Commission as a voting member of the CRTPO policy board.

3. Does the MPO boundary encompass the existing urbanized area and the contiguous area expectedto become urbanized within the 20-yr forecast period? [23 U.S.C. 134 (c), 49 U.S.C. 5303 (d); 23 CFR450.308 (a)]YES.

4. Is there a currently adopted Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)? 23 CFR 450.314a. Is there an adopted prospectus?b. Are tasks and products clearly outlined?c. Is the UPWP consistent with the MTP?d. Is the work identified in the UPWP completed in a timely fashion?

YES to all of the above.

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5. Does the area have a valid transportation planning process?23 U.S.C. 134; 23 CFR 450

a. Is the transportation planning process continuous, cooperative and comprehensive?b. Is there a valid MTP?c. Did the MTP have at least a 20-year horizon at the time of adoption?d. Does the MTP address the ten planning factors3?e. Does the MTP cover all modes applicable to the CRTPO area?f. Is the MTP financially constrained?g. Does the MTP include funding for the maintenance and operation of the system?h. Does the MTP conform to the State Implementation Plan (SIP)?i. Is the MTP updated/reevaluated in a timely fashion (at least every 4 years)?


6. Is there a valid TIP? 23 CFR 450.324, 326, 328, 330, 332a. Is the TIP consistent with the MTP?b. Is the TIP fiscally constrained?c. Is the TIP developed cooperatively with the state and local transit operators?d. Is the TIP updated at least every 4 years and adopted by the MPO and the Governor?


7. Does the area have a valid Congestion Management Process (CMP)? 23 CFR 450.320a. Is it consistent with the MTP?b. Was it used for the development of the TIP?c. Is it monitored and reevaluated to meet the needs of the area?


8. Does the area have a process for including environmental mitigation (23 CFR 450.324(g)(10))discussions in the planning process? If so, how?YES. The CRTPO’s 2045 MTP includes a thorough discussion of environmental mitigation. Also, theMTP roadway project ranking methodology includes a component that assesses project impactson the natural environment.

9. Does the planning process meet the following requirements:a. 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303, and this subpart;b. In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air

Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR part 93;c. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part 21;d. 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,

sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;e. The appropriate sections of the current federal transportation funding bill regarding the

involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects;f. 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity

program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;g. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and

49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;h. The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the

basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance;

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i. Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender;and

j. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regardingdiscrimination against individuals with disabilities.

k. All other applicable provisions of Federal law. (e.g. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actionsto Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations)


10. Does the area have an adopted PIP/Public Participation Plan? 23 CRR 450.316 (b)(1)a. Did the public participate in the development of the PIP?b. Was the PIP made available for public review for at least 45-days prior to adoption?c. Is adequate notice provided for public meetings?d. Are meetings held at convenient times and at accessible locations?e. Is the public given an opportunity to provide oral and/or written comments on the planning

process?f. Is the PIP periodically reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness?g. Are plans/program documents available in an electronic accessible format, i.e. MPO

website?YES to all of the above. The PIP was most recently updated in November 2017. The CRTPO recently hired a public information officer who is responsible for ensuring that public engagement expectations are met and exceeded. The PIO reviewed the current PIP and found that no substantial updates are needed; however, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Work Group is no considering changes to the CTP amendment guidelines in the PIP.

11. Does the area have a process for including environmental, state, other transportation, historic, localland use and economic development agencies in the planning process? (23 CFR 450.324(h)) If so,how?CRTPO maintains a database that includes all pertinent federal, state and local agencies involvedin the above-mentioned endeavors. Not-for-profit organizations are also included in thedatabase. The agencies and organizations receive all CRTPO policy board agenda packets andother public meeting notifications (e.g., public comment period notifications).

Also, CRTPO conducted a Resource Agency Consultation process for the development of the 2045MTP to ensure that all appropriate agencies were provided the opportunity to become involved inthe MTP’s preparation.

1 Code of Federal Regulations

2 United States Code

3 The ten planning factors are:

1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve the

quality of life

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6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and betweenmodes, for people and freight

7. Promote efficient system management and operation8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate

storm water impacts of surface transportation10. Enhance travel and tourism

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TO: CRTPO Delegates & Alternates FROM: Andy Grzymski

Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) DATE: March 9, 2020

SUBJECT: NC 27 and US 29/NC 49 Route Changes within the City of Charlotte

March 18, 2020 CRTPO Board Meeting

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the recommended changes to the routing of several

US and NC routes within the City of Charlotte.

BACKGROUND:

• CDOT staff is working with NCDOT staff to change the US and NC route designation on several streets

within Charlotte.

• NC 27 is proposed to be re-routed along the Belk Freeway (I-277). NC 27 is currently routed along 7th

Street, McDowell Street, and E. Morehead Street. The City of Charlotte will take over maintenance of

these local streets once NC 27 is rerouted along I-277. See NC-27 RE-ROUTE REQUEST map (attached).

• US 29/NC 49 is proposed to be signed along a one-way section of N. Church Street between Matheson

Avenue and Keswick Avenue due to a recent conversion of N. Tryon Street to one-way operations

processing northbound traffic. See NC 49/US 29 RE-ROUTE REQUEST map (attached).



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DALTON AVE NC 49/ US 29

NC 49/ US 29 Re-Route Request

EXISTING NC 49 / US 29 PROPOSED NORTH CHURCH ST ONE WAY SOUTH BOUND PROPOSED NORTH TRYON ST ONE WAY NORTH BOUND

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Action Item Summary

Agenda Item 6 Subject: FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program

TCC Review: This item came before the TCC for action at its March 2020 meeting and was recommended for approval to the Board.

Action Requested: Approve the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.

Background: • The UPWP is the annual listing of projects, priorities and work tasks.• It reflects short-range planning needs and describes what is planned for the

fiscal year.• Information provided in the UPWP includes the agencies responsible for specific

tasks, project costs and funding sources.

Attachments: Memorandum; Resolution

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TO: CRTPO Delegates & Alternates FROM: Robert W. Cook, AICP DATE: March 9, 2020

SUBJECT: FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Adoption

REQUEST Approve the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

TCC RECOMMENDATION At its March 2020 meeting, the Technical Coordinating Committee unanimously recommended that the Board adopt the FY 2021 UPWP.

BACKGROUND • The UPWP is adopted annually in accordance with joint Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal

Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines.• It describes the planning activities that are anticipated for the coming fiscal year and documents the

allocation of state and federal funds associated with each planning activity.

FUNDING SUMMARY Table 1 below lists federal funds and the required local match that will be included in the FY 2021 UPWP. • The FTA Transit Oriented Development grant funds are included in the allocations. This project was added to

the TIP in February 2019 as project TP-5159. The project is being administered by the Charlotte Area TransitSystem. No CRTPO funds are allocated to this project.

• State Planning & Research (SPR) funds are allocated for the I-77 corridor study. NCDOT is providing thematching funds.

• The STBG-DA amount includes the recommended $300,000 increase to support the three new positionsapproved by the Board at its November 2019 meeting.

• The table includes the total funding amount for FY 2020 planning projects that will carryover into FY 2021.More information can be found in Table 3.

• The table includes the total funding amount for the planning projects approved as part of the Board’sFebruary 2020 allocation of discretionary funds. More information can be found in Table 4.

Table 1-FY 2021 Summary Table Funding Source Federal Funding Local Match* Total Planning (PL) 948,864 237,216 1,186,080 STBG-DA 1,100,000 275,000 1,375,000 Section 5303 980,352 245,088 1,225,440 State Planning & Research*** 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 FTA Transit Oriented Development Grant*** 690,000 172,500 862,500

FY 2020 Planning Projects Carryover*** 447,477 111,869 559,346

Planning Projects-2019 Discretionary Call for Projects 743,000 185,750 928,750

Total 6,909,693 1,227,423 8,137,116 *Local match is 20%; **Match is 20%; however, it is divided evenly between the recipient and NCDOT.***Originally included in the FY 2020 UPWP.



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SECTION 5303 FUNDING Section 5303 funds are provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The CRTPO allocates these funds to support transit and transit related planning activities. The table below provides information on FY 2021 Section 5303 funding levels to six agencies in the CRTPO planning area. The agencies receiving the funds are responsible for the local match.

Table 2-Section 5303 Funding

Agency Project/Initiatives Federal Funds

Local Match

NCDOT Match

Charlotte Area Transit System

Regional transit study outreach; North Corridor bus rapid transit planning; work associated with the preparation of the TIP and 2050 MTP; transit data collection & analysis; corridor planning & travel time studies

622,914 77,864 77,864

Charlotte Dept. of Transportation

Metrolina regional travel demand model maintenance & updates; travel surveys; air quality conformity determination

102,000 12,750 12,750

CRTPO Transit planner & related services 100,000 12,500 12,500 Iredell County Area Transit System

ICATS fixed route evaluation and community outreach 60,000 7,500 7,500

Mecklenburg Transportation System

Rider surveys; ridership, route, rate & socio-economic analyses; grant development; interagency coordination; state & regional coordination

53,035 6,629 6,629

Union County Transportation

Rider surveys; ridership, route, rate & socio-economic analyses; grant development; interagency coordination; state & regional coordination

42,403 5,300 5,300

Total 980,352 122,543 122,543

FY 2020 PLANNING PROJECTS CARRYOVER The FY 2020 UPWP was amended in June 2019 to add five planning projects funded by an extra allocation of PL funds received as a result of changes to NCDOT’s PL funds allocation methodology. Three of the five projects will not be complete by the end of FY 2020 (June 30, 2020) and thus must be listed the in the FY 2021 UPWP. The table below lists the projects and the funding being carried over into FY 2021. The local match is the responsibility of the project sponsor.

Table 3- FY 2020 Planning Projects Carryover

Project Sponsor Original Funding Amount

Funds to be Carried Over into FY 2021

Regional Transit Plan Charlotte Area Transit System 342,477 342,477

North Corridor Bus Rapid Transit

Charlotte Area Transit System 80,000 80,000

Sub-Area Model Matthews 50,000 25,000 Total 472,477 447,477

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PLANNING PROJECTS-DISCRETIONARY CALL FOR PROJECTS The Board approved the allocation of $55.4 million for discretionary projects at its February 2020 meeting. This included $743,000 in STBG-DA funds for five transportation planning projects. The local match is the responsibility of the project sponsor.

Table 4-Discretionary Projects Project Sponsor Funds

Approved Union County Critical Intersection Analysis Traffic Engineering and Cost Estimate Project Phase 2

Union County 100,000

West Branch Greenway Planning, Design, Engineering Study Davidson 121,000 Waxhaw Parkway West Segment - Alignment Study Waxhaw 160,000 Iredell County Transportation Master Plan Iredell County 120,000 I-77 and Jane Sowers Road Interchange Conversion (FeasibilityStudy)

Statesville 242,000

Total 743,000

TASK CODE ALLOCATIONS • Table 5 below lists the tasks and projects staff believes are essential for the successful implementation of the

metropolitan planning process and is limited to those that are to be completed by staff or its consultants.Locally-administered transportation planning projects are not included.

• Proposed funding levels are also included. The amounts listed are the 100% funding amounts. (80% federal +20% local match).

• Most tasks are core responsibilities of an MPO and many are required to be undertaken on an annual basis(e.g. UPWP) or on a regular cycle (e.g. MTP updates every four years).

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Table 5-Task Code Allocations Task Code Task Code Description Projects/Tasks PL Funds STBG-DA Sec 5303 Total

II-A Data & Planning Support

Modeling, (travel demand & land use), traffic counts, collect and analyze transit data to guide operational and planning decision; includes purchase of travel data and analytics 599,000 0 354,892 953,892

II-B Planning Process

2050 MTP development; CTP maintenance and updates, performance-based planning implementation, Congestion Management Process, connected and autonomous vehicles, corridor planning and study of travel times and reliability improvements 0 776,000 310,000 1,086,000

III-AUnified Planning Work Program

FY 21 UPWP maintenance; FY 22 UPWP preparation 26,000 0 0 26,000

III-BTransportation Improvement Program

TIP development; participation in project development process, including Merger process; discretionary funding program implementation and monitoring 394,680 0 53,750 448,430

II-B-3 Special Studies

North Corridor planning for BRT and local/express routes; regional transit plan 0 0 300,000 300,000

III-C-1 Title VICompliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 13,000 0 0 13,000

III-C-2 Environmental Justice

Compliance with Executive Order 12898 requiring MPOs to address Title VI and environmental justice requirements 13,000 0 0 13,000

III-C-6 Public ParticipationImplementation of public involvement activities 102,000 0 75,000 177,000

III-DStatewide & Extra Regional Planning Participation in CRAFT and NCAMPO 38,400 0 6,250 44,650

III-E

Management, Operations & Program Support Administration

Policy Board and TCC support; support for subcommittees; overall administration of the organization 0 599,000 125,548 724,548

Total 1,186,080 1,375,000 1,225,440 3,786,520

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RESOLUTION

APPROVING THE FY 2021 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM

OF THE

CHARLOTTE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

A motion was made by Board Member _______________ and seconded by Board

Member ______________ for the adoption of the following resolution, and upon being

put to a vote was duly adopted.

WHEREAS, a comprehensive and continuing transportation planning program must be

carried out cooperatively in order to ensure that funds for transportation projects are

effectively allocated to the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization; and

WHEREAS, the City of Charlotte has been designated as the recipient of Federal Transit

Administration Metropolitan Planning Program funds; and

WHEREAS, members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization

agree that the Unified Planning Work Program will effectively advance transportation

planning for FY 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Charlotte Regional Transportation

Planning Organization hereby adopts the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program.

I, Michael Miltich, Chairman of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning

Organization, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an excerpt

from the minutes of a meeting of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning

Organization, duly held on this the 18th day of March 2020.

______________________________ ____________________________

Michael Miltich, Chairman Neil Burke, Secretary

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Action Item Summary

Agenda Item 7 Subject: East-West Connector Conformity Analysis

and MTP/TIP Amendments


Action Requested: Open a public comment period on an air quality conformity determination and amendments to the 2045 MTP and the 2020-2029 TIP for the East-West Connector project (U-6239) in Mooresville.


Attachments: Memorandum; Map

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TO: FROM: DATE:

CRTPO Delegates & Alternates Neil Burke, AICP, PTP Secretary March 18, 2020

SUBJECT: East-West Connector Conformity Analysis and MTP/TIP Amendments

REQUEST Open a public comment period on an air quality conformity determination and amendments to the 2045 MTP and the 2020-2029 TIP for the East-West Connector project (U-6239) in Mooresville.

BACKGROUND

• The Town of Mooresville was awarded a $13.6 million federal BUILD grant to construct the East-WestConnector from Langtree Road to NC 115 in November of 2019.

• The North Carolina Board of Transportation approved 2018-2027 and 2020-2029 STIP amendmentsduring its meeting on February 6 to program the funding for the East- West Connector project (U-6239)to the FFY 2021 program year.

• The East-West Connector is included in the 2035 horizon year of the CRTPO’s 2045 MetropolitanTransportation Plan (MTP).

• The project was classified as “not regionally significant” but “not exempt” from air quality conformityanalysis in the 2045 MTP.

2045 MTP AMENDMENT

• An amendment to the 2045 MTP will be required to move the East-West Connector project from the2035 horizon year to the 2025 horizon year as a result of the project schedule funding of FFY 2021 in theSTIP.

2020-2029 TIP AMENDMENT

• An amendment to the 2020-2029 TIP will be required to program the funding for the East-WestConnector project in FFY 2021.

CONFORMITY DETERMINATION

• A “short form” conformity determination report is required to ensure that the Metrolina SIP budget hasan adequate emissions budget to incorporate the East-West Connector project within the 2025 horizonyear of the 2045 MTP.

• A regional emissions analysis is not required because the East-West Connector was classified as “notregionally significant” in the 2045 MTP.

SCHEDULE

• March 18: CRTPO Board requested to open public comment period on the conformity determination, andamendments to the 2045 MTP and 2020-2029 TIP

• March 19-April 19: 30-day public comment period and interagency consultation process with DAQ,FHWA, NCDOT, and CRTPO staff

• May 7: TCC action requested to recommend the CRTPO Board make an air quality conformitydetermination and approve amendments to the 2045 MTP and 2020- 2029 TIP

• May 20: CRTPO Board action requested to make an air quality conformity determination and approveamendments to the 2045 MTP and 2020-2029 TIP

• May 22-June 22: Final draft conformity determination review by FHWA

• June 23: USDOT Conformity Determination



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PROJECT SCORES

MODE ACCOMMODATIONSPROJECT COST

AVAILABLE SCOREPROJECT SCORE

TIER

ITI

ER II

Congestion

Safety

Accessibility

Environmental Justice Impacts

Historic Resources Impacts

Natural Resources Impacts

Community Resources Impacts

System Connectivity

Benefit-To-Cost Ratio

To learn more about Strategic Transportation Investments (STI), CLICK HERE.

East-WestConnector

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0 0.25 0.50.125Miles

EAST-WEST CONNECTOR

New 4 lane roadway, with median, bike lanes and sidewalks

PROJECT QUICK FACTS

From Langtree Rd To Mecklenburg Hwy (NC 115)

Route Number (s) -- Jurisdiction(s) Iredell County & Mooresville

Improvement Type New Roadway Length (miles) 0.7

STI Category Division-12 Horizon Year 2035

Existing Travel Lanes 0 Proposed Travel Lanes 4

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2035 DOLLARS$15.70M

TOTAL SCORE

AVAILABLE SCORE

108300

1002339 502 509 9

9 93 9

0 914 149 50

March 2018

MTP ID: 1046

TIP NUMBER: --

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http://www.crtpo.org/transporation-improvement-program/2020-2029-tip-development#quicktabs-20_29_tip=4

http://www.crtpo.org/transporation-improvement-program/2020-2029-tip-development#quicktabs-20_29_tip=4


Action Item Summary

Agenda Item 8 Subject: Western Parkway CTP Amendment


Action Requested: Approve the recommended amendment within the City of Charlotte for the future Western Parkway alignment in the CRTPO’s CTP.

Background: • City of Charlotte staff are requesting that the future alignment of the Western

Parkway be amended within the CTP due to a development proposalsubmitted for several of the properties impacted by the potential alignment.These properties were rezoned in 2010 prior to the adoption of the CRTPO’sCTP.

• A public comment period for the proposed CTP alignment amendment washeld from January 20 to February 20.

Attachment: Vicinity Map

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Western Parkway Alignment Amendment

Proposed Alignment

Current Alignment

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Action Item Summary

Agenda Item 9 Subject: W I-77 Bonus Allocation Project Fund Authorizations

and TIP Amendment


Action Requested: Approve two 2020-2029 TIP amendments to ensure that all I-77 Bonus Allocation funds can be authorized by June 30, 2020.


Attachment: Memorandum

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TO: CRTPO Delegates and Alternates FROM: Neil Burke, AICP PTP

Secretary DATE: March 18, 2020

SUBJECT: I-77 Bonus Allocation Funding Authorization and TIP Amendment

REQUEST: Approve the following two 2020-2029 TIP Amendments to ensure that all of the I-77 Bonus Allocation funds can be authorized by June 30, 2020 so the projects can be completed:

• Allocate $5 million of unallocated STBG-DA funds to bicycle and pedestrianenhancements along the NC 150 widening project on the bridge over Lake Norman (R-2307B)

• Allocate $1.1 million of unallocated STBG-DA funds to cover remaining costs on the I-77/Hambright Rd & Lakeview Rd express lane direct connector interchange projects.

TCC RECOMMENDATION: At its March 2020 meeting, the Technical Coordinating Committee unanimously recommended that the Board adopt the two 2020-2029 TIP Amendments to ensure that all of the I-77 Bonus Allocation funds can be authorized by June 30, 2020.

BACKGROUND:

• $144.5 million Bonus Allocation (BA) funds were awarded for I-77 Express Lanes projects.

• The CRTPO Board approved the project list for the I-77 BA funds during the March 18,2015 meeting.

• Several funding exchanges have occurred since the approval of the BA funds in 2015 toensure that these funds can be authorized to eligible projects.

• Currently, 21 projects are programmed/authorized with the I-77 BA funds.

• All I-77 BA funds must be authorized by June 30, 2020, or the unauthorized funds will bereturned to the state general fund. Projects that were not able to authorize these fundsby the deadline may be subject to delay and/or cancellation.

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Funding Amount Explanation

$142.7 million I-77 BA funds programmed and authorized

+ $7.9 million Underestimated costs to date (I-77/Hambright Rd & Lakeview Rd express lane interchanges)

$150.6 million Total

- $144.5 million I-77 BA funding available to the CRTPO

$6.1 million Overbudget on I-77 BA Funding

Project Oversight Committee Review: The Project Oversight Committee (POC) reviewed the I-77 BA funding and expenditures and gave the following recommendation to the TCC:

• Approve $5 million of unallocated STBG-DA funds to bicycle and pedestrianenhancements along the NC 150 widening project on the bridge over Lake Norman (R-2307B)

o NCDOT will pay the match for the STBG-DA allocation;

• Allocate up to $1.1 million of unallocated STBG-DA funds to cover remaining costs on theI-77/Hambright Rd & Lakeview Rd express lane direct connector interchange projects;

• Perform administrative funding exchanges on all projects scheduled for June to ensure allBA funds are authorized by the June 30, 2020 deadline. These are “revenue-neutral”funding exchanges to ensure that the funds can be authorized to eligible projects.

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Information Item Summary

Agenda Item 10 Subject: Beyond 77 Update

TCC Review: This item was discussed at the March 2020 TCC meeting.

Action Requested: FYI.

Background: • Beyond 77 is an initiative focused on improving the user experience

surrounding the I-77 corridor. The 68-mile planning area extends fromStatesville, NC to Rock Hill, SC.

• Phase I of the planning process included data collection and a public survey.• Phase II will focus on transportation modelling to help identify potential

improvements.

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Information Item Summary

Agenda Item 11 Subject: Staffing Assessment Implementation

TCC Review: Due to time constraints, this presentation was deferred to the April TCC meeting .

Action Requested: FYI.

Background: • The presentation will provide an update on efforts to implement the study’s

eleven recommendations and to address the seven unmet needs.• The Staffing and Resources Study was completed in May 2019.

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March 5, 2020 Technical Coordinating Committee Meeting Summary Staff Resource: Catherine Mahoney

The TCC unanimously approved the consent agenda.

The TCC took action on four items during the meeting:

1. FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)The TCC unanimously recommended that the CRTPO Board approve the FY 2021 UPWP.

2. East-West Connector Conformity Analysis and MTP/TIP AmendmentsThe TCC unanimously approved the recommendation that the CRTPO Board open a public commentperiod for the above amendments to the East-West Connector project (U-6239).

3. Western Parkway CTP AmendmentThe TCC unanimously recommended that the CRTPO Board approve the amendment to the WesternParkway alignment in the CTP within the City of Charlotte.

4. I-77 Bonus Allocation Funding Authorization and TIP AmendmentThe TCC unanimously recommended that the CRTPO Board approve two TIP amendments to ensure I-77Bonus Allocation funds can be authorized by June 30, 2020.

The TCC received three information reports during the meeting:

1. NCTA Project Status UpdateThe TCC received a presentation from NCTA and NCDOT on the status of all the managed lanes and tollprojects within the region.

2. Beyond 77 UpdateThe TCC received an update on the Beyond 77 study, which extends 68-miles from Statesville, NC to RockHill, SC.

3. Staffing Assessment RecommendationsDue to time constraints, this presentation was deferred to the April TCC meeting.

Other Reports: Reports were provided by NCDOT Divisions 10, 12, Transportation Planning Division and NCTA.

The Project Oversight Committee is preparing for the Spring call for projects, which will open in mid-March. The Spring call will be for shortfall funds, the Fall call will include new and shortfall projects, as well as the I-485 Bonus Allocation funds.

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The Regional Transit Study and Silver Line projects recently began and public meetings for both initiatives have been scheduled in March 2020. CRTPO staff will meet with Union County Transportation in March to discuss transit funding options, guidelines and processes.

An education session on Transportation Funding will be held on March 18 at 5 p.m. in room 280 of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend this informative session.

Registration is open for the 2020 NCAMPO conference, April 22-24 in Greenville, NC.

CRTPO will be sending a news release to announce the projects approved for discretionary funding by the CRTPO Board in February 2020.

The next TCC meeting will be April 2, 2020 at 10 a.m.

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Documents

BOARD MEETING AGENDA PACKET March 18 2020 6:00 PMAccessing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) CMGC is located at 600 East Fourth Street (corner of Fourth and Davidson