Board Meeting Wednesday, June 20, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Members Announcements Introduction of FDOT Staff Call to Order Highlands Transit Plan Public Involvement Award National Association of Regional Councils Rural Achievement Award Florida Public Relations Association Image Award Florida Planning and Zoning Education Award
2) Opportunity for Public Comment
3) Approval of Minutes* Minutes of April 18, 2018 Page 3 TPO Board Action
4) Administration* Page 13
Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Action Requested Motion to adopt the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization s Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy.
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)* Page 17
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Ensures the ability to continue and support essential functions during a wide range of potential emergencies or events Respond to emergencies of all types Reviewed annually and updated for improved effectiveness and situational/personnel changes
I. Introduction and Purpose Timely completion of all TPO tasks throughout the duration of an emergency, regardless of the nature and duration of that emergency
II. Concept of Operations For each emergency event, TPO staff will be fully operational with telephone and computer access within 24 48 hours of the activation of the TPO COOP or on the first second business day after the event. Communications Preparedness items Alternative Facilities Support Infrastructure
III. Continuity of HRTPO & Committees A quorum will be present for each TPO and advisory committee meeting, effective the first meeting after activation of the COOP. Meeting Facilities Meeting Schedules and Notifications Meeting Preparation and Conduct
IV. Continuity of HRTPO Projects & Recurring Activities TPO staff will meet 100% of federal and state deadlines for completion of required work tasks. TPO staff will complete consultant contracts within 10% of the original contract date after activation of the COOP.
V. Mission Essential Function (MEF) Planning TPO staff will complete 100% of the Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) requested of it during or after the emergency event. 1. Providing information on local transportation conditions and operating status; 2. Coordinating meetings between local jurisdictions and federal or state transportation agencies; and 3. Relating county transit, traffic operations or engineering needs to appropriate federal and state agencies, including Transportation Disadvantaged services.
Appendix A: Staff Phone Numbers and Order of Succession B: Electronic Storage of Documents C: Mission Essential Maps and Lists D: Emergency Information Contacts
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)* Action Requested Motion to amend the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization s Continuity of Operations Plan.
5) Transportation Improvement Program* Page 37
May 8 June 7 Public Comment Period Distributed to government offices, CareerSource offices, and libraries Office Hours around region Public Involvement
Comments Received FDOT Removed Hardee County Project #441988-1 Parnell Road at Bridge Federal Highway Administration, Florida Division Revised and clarified discussion of safety performance measures. Seminole Tribe of Florida Request for Cultural Resource Management Survey Additional Public Comments Request for consideration of wildlife corridors Request for sidewalks, lighting, and maintenance of local roads in Bowling Green
Draft TIP for 2018/19 through 2022/23 Project Priorities (June 2017) Transportation Improvement Program (June 2018) FDOT Draft Tentative Work Program (Nov 2017)
Project Revenue Summaries 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018/19-2022/23 Total: 2018-19 Federal State Local $0 $40,000,000 $80,000,000 $120,000,000 $361,971,823
Opportunity for Public Comment
Action Requested TPO Board adoption of Resolution No. 09-2018 authorizing the TPO Board to adopt the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Year for 2017/2018 through 2022/2023 as presented and the TPO Chair to sign Resolution No. 09-2018. Roll Call Vote
6) Priority Project Applications for FY 2024 Page 123
Evaluation Criteria Capacity Projects Improve Safety 30% Provide Reliable and Efficient Options 40% Support Economic Development 20% Connect Areas & Provide Choices 5% Create Quality Places 5%
Process for Priority Selection for Capacity Projects Project identified in the Long Range Transportation Plan Project review by HRTPO to update ranking Ranking endorsement by TAC and CAC Priority List Adoption by HRTPO
Ranking of Capacity Projects Rank Jurisdiction Facility From To Description 1 Highlands US 98 US 27 2 DeSoto 3 DeSoto CR 769 (Kings Highway) SR 31 Extension DeSoto C/L E of Airport Rd Peace River St 2 to 4 Lanes 2 to 4 Lanes SR 70 US 17 New Road 4 Okeechobee SR 710 US 98 US 441 New Road
Evaluation Criteria Non-Capacity Projects Improve Safety 40% Provide Reliable and Efficient Options 30% Create Quality Places 20% Project Specific 10%
Process for Priority Selection for Non-Capacity Projects Project submission to HRTPO Project review by HRTPO staff Project submittal to FDOT Preliminary score review by local jurisdiction Project review by TAC and CAC Project review by HRTPO Ranking endorsement by TAC and CAC Priority List Adoption by HRTPO
Ranking of Congestion Management Projects (Page 133) Rank Jurisdiction Project Location Project Type Cost Estimate 1 City of Okeechobee N 9th St and US 441 Signalization $350,735 2 Okeechobee NW 9th Street at US 98 3 Hardee SR 62 at CR 663 4A Okeechobee US 441 at Potter Rd Intersection Improvement Intersection Improvement NB Left Turn Lane $73,837 $537,420 $487,000 4B Okeechobee US 441 at CR 68 Left Turn Lane $825,000 4C Okeechobee SR 710 at Berman Rd Intersection Improvement $996,000
Ranking of Transportation Alternative Projects (Page 134) Rank Jurisdiction Project Location 1A Wauchula 1B Wauchula 2 DeSoto E Main 636 East Phase 1 (E of Griffin R to Riverside Dr) E Main 636 East - Phase 2 (First Ave to Griffin Rd) CR 760 from US 17 to SW Aster Ave Project Length (in Linear Feet) Cost Estimate 1,040 LF $115,407 2,900 LF $363,689 1,400 LF $299,339 3A Hardee West Main Street 2,060 LF $136,960 3B DeSoto West Ave 1,300 LF $299,338
Ranking of Transportation Alternative Projects Continued (Page 134) Rank Jurisdiction Project Location Project Length (in Linear Feet) Cost Estimate 4 Hendry NE Raintree Boulevard 5,690 LF $315,769 5 DeSoto SW Kingsway Circle 1,800 LF $653,312 6A Hardee MLK West Side 1,880 LF $152,220 6B Hardee MLK East Side 2,135 LF $187,440 7 DeSoto SW Academy Dr 1,440 LF $ 243,966
Priority Package Evaluation Criteria Process Timeline Related Policies of the HRTPO Project Rankings Project Location Maps Ongoing Priorities of the HRTPO
Requested Action Motion to adopt the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization Project Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024.
7) Presentation on Community Transportation in the Heartland Page 141
DeSoto Hardee Highlands Okeechobee Glades Hendry
Each of the 67 counties in the State has a CTC. Some CTC s cover more than one county. Responsible for: Short range operational planning Administration Monitoring Arrangement and delivery of services Determining trip eligibility of clients
Community Transportation Transportation Disadvantaged Program Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Rural Public Transportation Purchasing Agencies
Definition in Chapter 427, Florida Statutes: Because of physical or mental disability income status age or children who are handicapped or at-risk are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other lifesustaining activities Program is nearly 40 years old Only one of its kind in the nation Received numerous national and international awards Many other states are trying to duplicate the program
The program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options.
The Formula Grants for Rural Areas program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to states to support public transportation in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000, where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations.
Agencies purchase transportation services for their transportation disadvantaged clients through the CTC Agency for Health Care Administration Agency for Persons with Disabilities Department of Children and Families Department of Education Department of Elder Affairs
Deviated fixed-route service Routes in and around Arcadia Service began in November 2012 Operated by DeSoto County Ridership for FY 2017 was 13,042 Fixed-route transit service linking Clewiston to Belle Glade Funded by FDOT Districts One and Four Operated by Good Wheels and connects to PalmTran system Approximately 9,600 annually
8) Transportation Disadvantaged* Page 143
Update on LCBs and Service Areas DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee LCBs and Service Area July 18, 2018 Glades/Hendry LCBs and Service Area July 25, 2018
Action Requested Page 145 Motion to certify the membership of the DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties Local Coordinating Board
Action Requested Page 146 Motion to certify the membership of the Glades and Hendry Counties Local Coordinating Board
Action Requested Page 147 Motion to approve Resolution 10-2018 for Submittal of Transportation Disadvantaged 2018-2019 Administrative Support Agreement for Glades and Hendry Counties
Action Requested Page 148 Motion to approve Resolution 11-2018 for Submittal of Transportation Disadvantaged 2018-2019 Administrative Support Agreement for Desoto, Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties
9) Community Traffic Safety Teams Page 149
4 E s for Safety Engineering Enforcement Education/ Public Information Emergency Services
Identifying Issues & Finding Solutions Discussion Topics Implemented Solutions Access Management School Zones Debriefs after major events/accidents Intersections Bike/Pedestrian Safety Education Upcoming Events Review Crash Data and Fatalities Feedback signs Crosswalk enhancements Implementation of access management practices (i.e. median closures, etc.) Addition of pavement markings Trimming of vegetation that created sight restrictions
3 rd Wednesday @ 10 am 3 rd Wednesday @ 1:30 pm Pending Pending 1 st Thursday @ 10 am 1 st Thursday @ 1:30 pm
10) Update on FDOT Activities
11) MPOAC Update A. 2018 Freight Priority Projects - Page 151 B. MPOAC Weekend Institute C.Next Meeting
2018 Freight Priority Projects - Page 151 Adopted at the June 7, 2018 MPOAC Meeting 37 Projects including: SR 710 US 98
11) MPOAC Update A. 2018 Freight Priority Projects - Page 151 B. MPOAC Weekend Institute C.Next Meeting: August 2 in Orlando
12) Other Business A. Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grants B. New Item: Safety Data Seasonal Traffic and Accidents Motorcycle Accidents
HRTPO Total Crashes 2012-2015 3500 3000 2500 2132 2397 2594 2858 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2012 2013 2014 2015
HRTPO Average Total Crashes by Month 2012-2015 with Seasonal Traffic Volumes 240 Average Above Average Below Average Average 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec
Motorcycle Accidents in the Heartland 2012-2015 Vehicle and Motorcycle Accidents Total Accidents Resulted in Serious Injury(ies) Resulted in Fatality(ies) Vehicle 9,981 8% 2% Motorcycle 382 45% 8% 2018 FDOT Highway Safety Matrix In serious injuries and fatalities for Motorcycle Related incidents in counties with population up to 50,000 2 nd - Hardee 3 rd - DeSoto 6 th - Hendry 7 th - Glades
13) Next Meeting September 19, 2018 10 a.m. Highlands County BoCC, Board Chambers