High Country Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Municipalities and Counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey

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1 High Country Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Municipalities and Counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Serving North Carolina s High Country with Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive Transportation Planning Chuck Vines, RTAC Chair David Graham, Transportation Planner Kevin Rothrock, RTCC Chair RURAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) Agenda May 16, :00 PM 1. Call to Order (Chuck Vines, RTAC Chair) Action Items 2. Approval of February 21, 2018 Minutes (RTAC Chair) 3. Public Hearing for Approval of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) HCRPO Priority Needs List (RTAC Chair) 4. Approval of the STIP HCRPO Priority Needs List (David Graham) 5. Public Hearing for Approval of the HCRPO FY Planning Work Program (PWP) (RTAC Chair) 6. Approval of the HCRPO FY Planning Work Program (PWP) (David Graham) Informational Items 7. US 321/CSX Strategic Transportation Corridor Master Plan (Leigh Lane) 8. Project Development Update (David Graham) 9. Public Transportation Update (Local Transit Agency Representative) 10. Division Engineers Report (NCDOT Division 11 and Division 13 Representatives) 11. Transportation Planning Branch Update (Pam Cook PE, NCDOT) Other Items 12. Committee Member Comments/Other Business 13. Public Comment 14. Adjournment 468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC * Phone (828) * Fax * -dgraham@regiond.org

2 High Country RPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) February 21, 2018 Minutes The Rural Transportation Advisory Committee held their quarterly meeting, February 21, 2018 at 2:00pm in the High Country Council of Governments offices at 468 New Market Blvd., Boone, North Carolina. The following members were present: Mike Pettyjohn- NCDOT Div. 11 Charles Vines- Town of Bakersville John Brady- Sparta Mike Inscore- Wilkesboro Wood Hall Young, Jr.- Avery County Brenda Lyerly- Banner Elk Dale Baldwin- West Jefferson Greg Minton- Wilkes County Todd McNeill- Ashe County Sue Sweeting- Town of Blowing Rock Chris Guffey- NCDOT Div. 13 Dist. 1 Troy Wilson- NCDOT Div. 13 Brendan Merithew- NCDOT Div. 13 Pam Cook- NCDOT TPD Rennie Brantz- Town of Boone Cullie Tarleton- DOT Div. 11 Board Johnny Riddle- Yancey County Guests present were: James Dunlop NCDOT The following staff members were present from High Country Council of Governments: David Graham- Transportation Planner, Phil Trew- Planning & Development Director, Cory Osborne- Regional Planner and Angie Holman- Receptionist. Call to Order Chair Mike Inscore called the meeting to order and read the ethics statement to the RTAC. Approval of December 20, 2017 Minutes Chair Mike Inscore asked for motion for approval of the December 20, 2017 minutes. Motion for approval was made by Brenda Lyerly. Motion was seconded by Cullie Tarleton. Motion carried.

3 Public Hearing for approval of the HCRPO State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project Solicitation and Ranking Methodology Update Mr. Inscore opened hearing for public comment and as there was none, the hearing was closed. Motion for approval was made by Chuck Vines. Motion was seconded by Brenda Lyerly. Motion carried. Approval of the HCRPO State Transportation Program (STIP) Project Solicitation and Ranking Methodology Update The updates for the STIP Methodology are a result of collaboration with the NCDOT Division s 11 and 13 as well as the NCDOT Strategic Prioritization Office of Transportation to give all eligible transportation projects for Prioritization 5.0 the best chance to be included in the State Improvement Program (STIP). The NCDOT approved the methodology updates on February 6, Mr. Graham went over the HCRPO STIP Project Solicitation and Ranking Methodology Update. Chair Nathan Bennet asked for a motion for approval. Motion for approval was made by Dale Baldwin. Motion was seconded by Rennie Brantz. Motion carried. Roundabouts Presentation James Dunlop gave a power point presentation about the many benefits of roundabouts including the types, reduced conflict points, crash reduction, no affects to traffic when power outages occur, just to name a few. Project Development Update David went over the current projects in the region. Title VI Update Mr. Graham gave Title VI updates including the updated participation plan, membership details, demographic request form, census. Mr. Graham gave a handout, High Country Rural Planning Organization Regional Demographic Analysis Narrative, with details that went over Demographic Analysis and Potential for Disparate Impacts to Protected Populations. David is waiting for the template from NCDOT for Title VI Plan. Division Engineer Report (NCDOT Division 11 and Division 13 Representatives) Mike Pettyjohn- NCDOT Div. 11 and Brendan Merithew- NCDOT Div. 13, gave updates on projects in the regions. Transportation Planning Branch Update (Pam Cook PEE, NCDOT) Pam Cook went over the NCDOT TPD News quarterly update, which covered the TPD Statewide Initiatives (Statewide Plan, Transportation Corridor Studies and Freight Plan), Training Opportunities, NCDOT Overall News (Reporting potholes and statewide pedestrian and bicycle safety program) and Projects in the area.

4 Committee Member Comments/Other Business New members, Todd McNeil and Sue Sweeting, were welcomed as well as HCCOG new Regional Planner, Cory Osborne. David announced the end of Mike Inscore s term as Chair and asked for volunteers for Chair and Vice Chair. Chuck Vines volunteered as Chair and Johnny Riddle as Vice Chair. There were no objections Public Comment There was no public comment. Adjournment Mike Inscore adjourned the meeting. Chuck Vines, Chair David Graham, Secretary

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6 FY PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Narrative High Country Rural Planning Organization I. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT I-1 DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT I-1.1 I-1.2 I-1.3 I-1.4 II-1.1 II-1.2 Highway SPOT project mapping, E911 centerline database management for Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties Other Modes STIP update mapping Socioeconomic Update socioeconomic data for all counties Title VI Affirm RPO compliance with Title VI II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING II-1 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) DEVELOPMENT Develop CTP Vision Assist with Steering Committee set up for Mitchell County CTP, distribute Goals and Objectives Survey for Mitchell County CTP Conduct CTP Needs Assessment 9, , II-1.3 II-1.4 II-1.5 Analyze Alternatives and Environmental Screening Develop Final Plan Assist with the development of the Mitchell County CTP with Steering Committee Adopt Plan II-2 PRIORITIZATION II-2.1 II-3.1 II-3.2 II-4.1 II-4.2 III-1.1 III-1.2 III-1.3 IV-1.1 IV-2.1 IV-3.1 IV-3.2 IV-3.3 IV-4.1 IV-5.1 IV-5.2 IV-6.1 IV-6.2 IV-6.3 Project Prioritization Solicit priority transportation projects for local scoring and ranking, score and rank priority projects for the development of a priority needs list, follow HCRPO prioritization methodology, allocate points to regional and division projects, submit information to SPOT II-3 PROGRAM AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT V-1.1 STIP Participation Review status of projects in the STIP and report to RTCC/RTAC, attend STIP public meetings Merger / Project Development Attend merger meetings II-4 GENERAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Regional and Statewide Planning Attend NCARPO quarterly meetings Special Studies, Projects and Other Trainings NCARPO Administrative Documents Committee participation, Strategic Transportation Corridor (STC) Involvement, Attend GIS training classes III. ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND POLICIES III-1 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES Administrative Documents Prepare, obtain approval and submit PWP, Five Year Calendar, and any necessary amendments. Prepare and submit quarterly reports to NCDOT PTD TCC / TAC Work Facilitation; Ethics Compliance Facilitate HCRPO meetings, membership, and RTAC ethics requirements Program Administration Provide transportation information and data, Coordinate with NCDOT staff regarding inquiries from local officials, citizens and RTCC/RTAC members. IV. DIRECT COSTS IV-1 PROGRAMMATIC DIRECT CHARGES Program-wide Direct Costs Regular costs for operation of the RPO program IV-2 ADVERTISING News Media Ads HCRPO meeting notices IV-3 LODGING, MEALS, INCIDENTALS Hotel Costs Costs for overnight stays at NCARPO quarterly meetings and other meetings/training Meal Costs Meal costs while on overnight or extended travel Incidentals Parking, tips IV-4 POSTAGE Mailings Costs for mailing RPO materials (meeting packets, surveys, etc ) IV-5 REGISTRATION / TRAINING Conference Registration Registrationn for the NCAMPO conference Meeting / Workshop / Training Fees GIS training class IV-6 TRAVEL Mileage Reimbursement Reimbursement for total miles traveled Car Rental Costs Other Travel Expenses Parking etc V. INDIRECT COSTS V-1 INDIRECT COSTS APPROVED BY COGNIZANT AGNECY FY TOTAL Incurred Indirect Costs Indirect costs incurred for the RPO program 19, , , , , , ,563.00

7 FY PLANNING WORK PROGRAM ANNUAL PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCES TABLE High Country Rural Planning Organization RPO PROGRAM FUNDS TASK CODE WORK CATEGORY LOCAL 20% STATE 80% TOTAL I. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT I-1 DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT 1,900 7,600 9,500 I-1.1 Highway I-1.2 Other Modes I-1.3 Socioeconomic I-1.4 Title VI II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING II-1 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) DEVELOPMENT 5,800 23,200 29,000 II-1.1 Develop CTP Vision II-1.2 Conduct CTP Needs Assessment II-1.3 Analyze Alternatives and Environmental Screening II-1.4 Develop Final Plan II-1.5 Adopt Plan II-2 PRIORITIZATION 3,800 15,200 19,000 II-2.1 Project Prioritization II-3 PROGRAM AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 1,000 4,000 5,000 II-3.1 STIP Participation II-3.2 Merger / Project Development II-4 GENERAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2,800 11,200 14,000 II-4.1 Regional and Statewide Planning II-4.2 Special Studies, Projects and Other Trainings III. ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND POLICIES III-1 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES 3,800 15,200 19,000 III-1.1 Administrative Documents III-1.2 TCC / TAC Work Facilitation; Ethics Compliance III-1.3 Program Administration IV. DIRECT COSTS IV-1 PROGRAMMATIC DIRECT CHARGES 1,218 4,871 6,089 IV-1.1 Program-wide Direct Costs IV-2 ADVERTISING IV-2.1 News Media Ads IV-3 LODGING, MEALS, INCIDENTALS IV-3.1 Hotel Costs IV-3.2 Meal Costs IV-3.3 Incidentals IV-4 POSTAGE IV-4.1 Mailings IV-5 REGISTRATION / TRAINING IV-5.1 Conference Registration IV-5.2 Meeting / Workshop / Training Fees IV-6 TRAVEL IV-6.1 Mileage Reimbursement IV-6.2 Car Rental Costs IV-6.3 Other Travel Expenses V. INDIRECT COSTS V-1 INDIRECT COSTS APPROVED BY COGNIZANT AGENCY FY ,175 44,699 55,874 V-1.1 Incurred Indirect Costs TOTAL 31, , ,563 Approved by the TAC on: 20 Signature, TAC Chairman Signature, RPO Secretary

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10 MAY 2018 PROJECT UPDATE (Amended STIP - April 2018) HIGHWAY PROJECTS US 221 (R-2915): US 421 to US 221 Business/NC 88 Description: US 221, US 421 in Watauga County to US 221 Business/ NC 88 in Jefferson. Widen to four lanes divided Section A: Under Construction with B Section Section B: Under Construction with A Section Section C: Under Construction Section D: Under Construction Section E: Right of Way In Progress Construction 2019 Estimated Completion Date: Sections A & B: 7/11/21 US 19E (R-2519B): Jacks Creek Rd to Spruce Pine Description: US 19E, SR 1336 (Jacks Creek Road) to multi-lane section west of Spruce Pine. Widen to multi-lanes. (Includes B-3268) Section B: Under Construction Estimated Completion Date: 12/29/19 NC 268 (R-2603): NC 18 to Airport Road Description: NC 268, Multi-lanes east of NC 18 to SR Widen to multi-lanes. Under Construction Estimated Completion Date: 4/26/20 Sparta Western Loop (R-4060): Grandview Drive to US 21 Description: US 21 Sparta Western Loop, SR 1172 (Grandview Drive) to US 21. Two lanes on new location. Under Construction Estimated Completion Date: 3/29/19 1

11 US 421/US 321 (R-2615): US 321/US421 Junction Near Vilas to 105 Bypass Description: Widen to Multi-Lanes Right-of-Way 2022 Construction 2024 NC 105 (R-2566B): NC 105, Clarks Creek Road to NC 105 Bypass (Boone) Description: NC 105, Old Shulls Mill (SR 1568) to SR NC 105 Bypass (SR1107) in Boone. Widen to multi-lanes (includes R-2566BA - Bridge over Watauga River at Broadstone Road). Section B: Right-of-Way 2021 Construction 2023 US 421 (U-5312): Yadkin River Bridge to Westgate Drive Description: US 421, NC 16 to US 421 Business. Convert existing roadway to superstreet and add service roads. Right-of-Way 2018 Construction 2020 US 221/321, NC 105 Intersection (U-5705) Description: Construct Upgrades Right-of-Way 2019 Construction 2021 US 321/421, King Street/College Street Intersection (U-5715) Description: Construct Improvements Right-of-Way 2018 Construction 2019 Bamboo Road (SR 1514); Wilson Ridge Road (SR 1523), US 421/US221 to Deerfield Road (SR 1522) (U-5810) Description: Widen Roadway to 12 foot lanes with 4 foot paved shoulders. Right-of-Way 2018 Construction

12 SR 1522 (Deerfield Road), State Farm Road to SR 1523 (Wilson Ridge Road) (R-5830) Description: Upgrade Roadway. Right-of-Way 2018 Construction 2020 NC 105, US 321 to NC 105 Bypass (U-5603) Description: Upgrade Roadway. Right-of-Way 2019 Construction 2021 NC 115, From US 421 to 2nd Street (R-5759) Description: Widen Existing Roadway. Right-of-Way 2019 Construction 2021 SR 1001 (Oakwoods Road), From US 421 to NC268 (East Main St.) (R-5772) Description: Upgrade Existing Roadway. Right-of-Way 2020 Construction 2022 New Route, Construct Access Road off SR 1129 (Henredon Road) (R-5528A) Description: Construct access road from end of phase I project. Construction Part Complete Estimated Completion Date: TBD NC 88, NC 88 to NC 194 (R-5832) Description: Upgrade roadway. Right-of-Way 2022 Construction

13 NC 226, From Blue Ridge Parkway to Summit Avenue (R-5804) Description: Widen Roadway to 3 Lanes. Right-of-Way 2021 Construction 2023 (REVISIONS TO THE STIP HIGHWAY PROGRAM) US 421 & Poplar Grove Connector Intersection (R-5872) Description: Construct Roundabout Programmed for planning and environmental study only to expedite delivery of new STI project. (Prioritization 5.0 Statewide Mobility project) US 321, Deerfield Road, Meadowview Road Intersection (R-5874) Description: Realign offset intersection Programmed for planning and environmental study only to expedite delivery of new STI project. (Prioritization 5.0 Statewide Mobility project) BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS US 221 Sidewalk (EB-5798) From Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to Main Street Blowing Rock Description: Construct sidewalk along US 221 Construction 2018 Middle Fork Greenway Section I (EB-5924) From Blowing Rock along US 321 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Description: Construct Greenway along US 321 Construction

14 AVIATION PROJECTS Ashe County Airport, (AV-5750) Description: Acquire land and existing hangers north of runway 10 threshold and adjacent to airport property Right-of-Way 2018 Ashe County Airport, (AV-5848) Description: Construct apron expansions Construction