Meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 5:30 p.m. County Center, 18th Floor – Plan Hillsborough Committee Room

I. Call to Order

II. Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker, please

III. Approval of Minutes – May 10, 2017

IV. Action Items

A. Dale Mabry Highway Pedestrian Crossing Study and Spruce Street Walk

Bike Improvements (Danielle Joyce, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.)

V. Status Reports

A. Hillsborough Air Quality Update (Alain Watson, Hillsborough EPC)

B. Old Tampa Bay Water Quality Report (Daniel Lauricello, FDOT)

C. 2045 Plan: Issues for Exploration (Sarah McKinley, MPO Staff)

VI. Old Business & New Business

A. Adding Greenways & Trails to the BPAC (Wade Reynolds, MPO Staff)

B. Letter from FDOT on Bike Lane Maintenance

C. Letter from FDOT on US92 PD&E Study

VII. Adjournment

VIII. Addendum

A. MPO Meeting Summary & Committee Report

B. Tampa Bay Next Newsletter

C. Penny for Pinellas website; sales tax renewal referendum is November 7

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Commissioner Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr.

Hillsborough County MPO Chairman

Councilman Harry Cohen City of Tampa

MPO Vice Chairman

Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority

Wallace Bowers HART

Trent Green Planning Commission

Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County

Commissioner Pat Kemp

Hillsborough County

Mayor Kim Leinbach Temple Terrace

Joe Lopano Hillsborough County

Aviation Authority

Mayor Rick A. Lott City of Plant City

Councilman Guido Maniscalco

City of Tampa

Commissioner Sandra Murman

Hillsborough County

Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County

School Board

Councilman Luis Viera

City of Tampa

Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority

Commissioner Stacy R. White

Hillsborough County

Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

MEETING OF THE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

COUNTY CENTER BUILDING

601 E. KENNEDY BLVD.

MEETING OF MAY 10, 2017

MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Patrick Thorpe called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm and the meeting was held

in the Plan Hillsborough Committee Room of the County Center Building.

Members present: Linda Crescentini, Lucy Gonzalez-Barr, Mara Latorre, John Marsh,

Faye Miller, Tony Monk, Allison Nguyen, David Pryor, Jim Shirk, JoAnna Swindell,

Calvin Thornton, Patrick Thorpe, Alain Watson

Others present: Beth Alden, Michelle Ogilvie, Wade Reynolds, Lisa Silva, Sarah

McKinley - MPO Staff; Sharon Snyder, TPC Staff; Rochelle Garrett, FDOT; Kim Thorpe;

Chris Fellerhoff, Sprinkle Consulting; Austin Petersen, FDOT; Jan Washington, City of

Tampa; Andrew Williams, FDOT; Channing Brickford, AECOM; Julie Bond, USF;

Reshawn Fields, Atkins; Chris Speese, FDOT.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT

Mara Latorre addressed the Committee as a resident of Hillsborough County. She

presented on 78th Street, between Palm River and Causeway Blvd. in the Palm River/Clair

Mel area. The corridor is not pedestrian or bicycle friendly due to limited crosswalks, bike

paths and lighting. Ms. Latorre presented 2010 census demographics showing: 7800

households in this area, median household income is $35,080, 17.4% below the poverty

line and over 16,000 youth in the area. She presented findings from the MPO’s 2012

Pedestrian and Bicycle High Crash Areas Strategic Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough

County Roads and asked the Committee to urge the MPO to begin the process of

implementing pedestrian and bicycle improvements for this corridor.

Discussion ensued regarding how to add the 78th Street project to the TIP and how to

forward Ms. Latorre’s presentation to Hillsborough County staff and the School

Transportation Working Group (STWG) Committee. Ms. Alden and Ms. Silva will do so,

respectively. Mr. Monk asked Ms. Alden to remind everyone how priorities are set. Ms.

Alden stated this will be explained during the TIP update, but the projects on the TIP

update are ones that are ready to be bid.

Ms. Miller commented that she attended a civic association meeting in Temple Crest last

night. She heard that one traffic lane has been removed from 40th Street, it’s been repaved

and bike lanes have been completed along one side. Bougainvillea Avenue is also getting

8’ – 10’ sidewalks, which is good news.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A quorum was reached at 6:10 pm.

Motion: Approval of April 2017 minutes (Thornton-Shirk). The motion passed

unanimously.

IV. ACTION ITEMS

A. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Annual Update (Sarah McKinley,

MPO staff)

Ms. McKinley reviewed the transportation improvement program for FY18-22 and TIP

Annual Priorities Update for FY19-23. Ms. McKinley explained these are the

transportation projects programmed for the next five years and are the first five years of

the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

Discussion ensued about whether there is right-of-way purchase included, if there is still

funding for TBX, and how priorities need to be shifted away from driving.

Ms. McKinley is asking the Committee to recommend the MPO adopt the TIP for FY17/18

– 21/22 and the TIP Priorities for FY18/19 – 22/23

Motion: Mr. Thornton motioned to accept the TIP as presented. Mr. Watson

seconded. Twelve members were in favor.

Motion: Mr. Monk motioned to recommend the MPO make “not driving” the number

one priority for our community. Mr. Payor seconded. Mr. Watson agreed more

funds need to be budgeted for the non-driving portion of the TIP. Mr. Monk

accepted the amendment to the motion. Mr. Thorpe seconded. All members were

in favor.

V. STATUS REPORTS

A. FDOT Intersection Lighting Program (Rochelle Garrett, FDOT/Jan Washington,

City of Tampa)

Rochelle Garrett, FDOT District 7 Traffic Design Engineer, and Jan Washington, Lighting

Engineer for the City of Tampa, presented on the Signalized Intersection Lighting project

which is installing environmentally friendly cost effective LED lighting at 235 signalized

intersections in Hillsborough County. Ms. Garrett also reviewed the successes of the

program. Ms. Washington explained the City’s Bright Lights Safe Nights program for

FY12-17 in which 70% of registered communities received new street lights and 30%

more lamps were added to the system.

Discussion ensued about the efficiency and the temperature of the LED lamps, as well as

adjusting the temperature levels in certain neighborhoods.

B. I-275/Busch and Fowler Innovation Gateway – Phase 2 (Lisa Silva, MPO

Staff/Wiatt Bowers, MPO Consultant)

Mr. Bowers presented the Innovation Gateway concept, explaining how it will give a sense

of arrival to the Innovation District, which includes USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, the old

University Mall site, Busch Gardens and Florida Hospital. Mr. Bowers and Ms. Silva are

working with Innovation Place, FDOT and the City of Tampa on this project. Ms. Silva

asked the Committee and guests to complete the visual preference survey.

Discussion ensued regarding bicyclist use of this area, the inclusion of street furniture,

landscaping options, street and bridge lighting, the function of the archways, and how this

concept will give residents a sense of ownership. Ms. Silva encouraged members to note

these suggestions on the comment sheets provided.

C. USF Bicycle Friendly Designation (Julie Bond, USF):

Ms. Bond announced that USF is now a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly University and

acknowledged the Bicycle Action Committee’s assistance with achieving this goal. She

reviewed the different bicycle courses and services offered at USF and encouraged

members to join the Bike/Walk Tampa Bay Team for National Bike Month and to also join

Strava (a bicycling app).

Ms. Ogilvie asked Ms. Bond to discuss the Bike/Walk Tampa Bay Forum, which is the

same night as the June BPAC meeting. The Forum will mainly be about bicycling and will

include a Vision Zero presentation, inspirational speakers, and an awards ceremony.

Mr. Thorpe stated the June 14th meeting will be participation in the Forum, with no

official business conducted. Start time is 6:00 pm on the 26th Floor of the County

Center.

VI. OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Shirk announced that Allen Snell will be at the Seminole Heights Market on Sunday.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Shirk made a motion to adjourn the meeting

at 7:53pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thornton and carried.

Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item

Dale Mabry Highway Pedestrian Crossing Study and Spruce Street Walk Bike Improvements Report

Presenter

Danielle Joyce, Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (MPO consultant)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and assess the feasibility of various alternatives that will connect the existing section of the I-275 trail which currently terminates at Church Street along the north side of I-275, across Dale Mabry Highway, to the MPO’s proposed Trail alignment along the south side of I-275 starting at Himes Avenue. The approximate study area for this component of the project extends along the entire I-275 right-of-way from Cypress Street to Himes Avenue.  The project also studies and identifies conceptual bicycle and pedestrian safety and mobility improvements at the intersection of Spruce Street and Dale Mabry Highway as well as Walk/Bike improvement concepts along Spruce Street from Dale Mabry Highway to Rome Avenue. These links have been identified as critical missing pieces in the region’s trail network connecting western Hillsborough County and Westshore to downtown Tampa. Recommended Action

Support the draft report and recommend approval by the MPO Board.

Prepared By

Michele Ogilvie, MPO staff

Attachments

The Dale Mabry Study is available at:

http://www.planhillsborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dale-Mabry-Pedestrian-Overpass-Feasibility-Report-DRAFT-wo-Appendices.pdf

The Spruce Street Report is available at:

http://www.planhillsborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Spruce-Street-Improvements-Tech-Memo-051217-DRAFT.pdf

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Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item

Hillsborough Air Quality Update

Presenter

Jeff Sims, Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County

Summary

Air quality in Hillsborough County continues to meet the national health-based standards for principal pollutants from the transportation sector: ozone, nitrogen dioxides, and fine particulates. Concentrations of pollutants from motor vehicles are measured at the EPC’s near-road monitoring station, which is located next to the busiest segment of I-275. It provides informative data regarding the air quality along the most heavily traveled interstate system in the county. With the continued growth in population and the dry weather experienced from late-spring to early-fall, it is increasingly challenging to maintain compliance with the more stringent standard of 70 parts per billion for ozone.

In May of 2017, Hillsborough and surrounding counties experienced the confluence of dry weather and wildfires, which resulted in several days of high ozone levels. Wildfires contribute pollutants which are precursors to the formation of ozone, and thus, they may exacerbate ozone levels. On days where high ozone levels may exist, the EPC keeps a close watch on our daily air quality and advises the public through emergency texts, email, and media releases.

This presentation will include an overview of air quality in Hillsborough County, will demonstrate comparative data from the near-road station, and offer a summary of the high ozone event in May.

Recommended Action

None. For information only.

Prepared By

Johnny Wong, PhD, MPO Staff

Attachments

None.

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Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item

Old Tampa Bay Water Quality Project

Presenter

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Representative

Summary

In 2012, the Florida Legislature passed Florida Statute 373.413 (6), which allows the FDOT and the Water Management Districts (WMD) to work together on stormwater treatment concepts that provide “the most cost‐efficient and effective method of achieving the treatment objectives.” Simply put, this allows FDOT to “zoom out” and look at stormwater management from a regional watershed perspective in partnership with the WMDs, rather than on a project by project basis. Old Tampa Bay is classified as an impaired water body per Florida Administrative Code 303d. Poor water quality in this part of Old Tampa Bay is the result of decades of irregular tidal flows caused by the construction of the Courtney Campbell Causeway in the 1930s. Stormwater runoff gets trapped in the north part of the bay and the pollutants are unable to flush, preventing natural treatment process from occurring. Over the years this has had a dramatic impact on the health of the Bay. In 2014, FDOT consultants completed a study that revealed that simply improving circulation in this part of the bay would have an exponential impact in water quality. The recommendation was to essentially cut a “hole” in the eastern part of the Courtney Campbell Causeway to provide more circulation and restore tidal flows. State Road 60 and the Courtney Campbell Causeway trail will be maintained via construction of a new flat bridge structure over the new “hole” in the causeway. The increase in circulation will be measured by water quality sampling and a monitoring. It is anticipated that the improvement in water quality circulation will generate seagrass growth in areas. This innovative approach to stormwater management sets a new standard for mitigation and treatment, and will provide environmental benefits for years to come. The removal of the section of the Courtney Campbell Causeway and bridge construction project is being completed as a design-build contract in FDOT FY 2018. The cost of the project is approximately $13.5 Million.

Recommended Action

None. For information only.

Prepared By

Gena Torres, MPO staff

Attachments

None.

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Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item

2045 Plan: Hillsborough & TMA Issues for Exploration

Presenter

Rich Clarendon, MPO staff

Summary

The MPO prepares a long-range plan that looks out at least 20 years. The plan takes stock of our transportation needs and sets priorities for spending state and federal dollars to meet those needs.

The current plan is known as the Imagine 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. Federal rules require that the plan be updated every five years, which in our case means the next update must occur by December 2019.

The attached presentation lays out some of the key policy considerations to be explored as we update the plan and extend the planning horizon to 2045.

Recommended Action

None; for information only.

Prepared By

Rich Clarendon, AICP

Attachments

Presentation

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July 2017

2045 Long Range Transportation Plan:Issues for Exploration

Identifies priority projects now being funded, for example:

Howard Frankland Bridge

I-275/SR 60 Interchange

Replacement Buses

Advanced Traffic Management Systems

South Coast Greenway & other trails

Conveys our priorities for federal & state funding to Washington, DC & Tallahassee

Why does the Long Range Plan Matter?

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Local Comprehensive

Plans

Long Range

(20-year) Transp.

Plan

Local Governments’ 5-year CIP’s

FDOT 5-year

WP

HART 10-year

TDP

THEA Program

TBARTA Program

Where will growth be?

What facilities will be needed?

Who builds or operates what, & starting when?

How does it fit with other efforts?

Population Growth Trends, Countywide

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200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1,800,000

2,000,000

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040

Actual 10-year forecast 20-25 year forecast

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0

141.60%

182.02%

0

42.54%

62.63%

0

33.69%

47.71%

0

9.05% 11.42%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

140%

160%

180%

200%

2010 2030 2040

Transportation Trends Countywide, 2010-2040

Total Hourly Delay

Vehicle Miles Traveled

Population

Total Lane Miles

Road Supply Grows 11%

For population & jobs

Tri-county coordination

Scenarios should respond to Major Studies…

‘Business as usual’ trend

Regional Transit Feasibility Plan Scenario

Tampa Bay Next Concepts Scenario(s)

Hybrid Scenario

Sources:Planning Commission, Population Estimate 2015 -2016Imagine 2040 Preferred Scenario: Socioeconomic Data Forecast Summary (TAZ Data)BEBR, Projections of Florida Population by County, 2020 - 2045 (medium projection)

Growth Scenarios for 2045

Reg. Transit Feasibility Plan, 5/23/17 Draft

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Bottom-up HART Transit Development Plan

County & City plans

MPO planning (e.g., Vision Zero, Freight Logistics Zone, corridor studies, greenways & trails plans)

TMA priorities (e.g., buses in express lanes on I-4 & I-75)

Public comments & requests

How are Needs Identified?

Top-down Florida Strategic

Intermodal System (SIS) Plan

Freight Mobility Plan

Regional Transit Feasibility Plan

Tampa Bay Next

Connected Vehicles & Automated Vehicles

Shared Ride Services

Market penetration by 2045? FDOT to draft statewide scenarios

Implications for… Safety performance: better?

Road capacity: higher?

Vehicle miles of travel: more & longer driving trips?

Vehicle affordability? Ownership?

Less need for parking, but more need for staging areas & circulation?

Public transit: refocus on core?

What Else is New?

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Autonomous Vehicles

Aging of the Population

Intelligent Infrastructure & Technology

Spatial, Racial and Economic Equity

Transportation Finance Structure

Ridehailing Services

ClimateChange Regulations

WaterSupply

PortTraffic

Key drivers of change for the Atlanta Region

Performance targets must be set for ….

Safety: crash numbers and rates

Bridge, pavement, & transit state of good repair

Travel time reliability

New stakeholders must be consulted:

Private transportation providers

Tourism interests

New Federal Requirements

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Preserve the System• Roads repaved every 50 years on average

• Aging bridges replaced on time, buses every 16 years

Reduce Crashes & Vulnerability• Continue today’s programs: crashes drop ~10%

• Low-lying major roads usable 8 weeks after a Cat. 3 storm

Minimize Traffic for Drivers & Shippers• Intersections work 10% better than they otherwise would in 2040

• Continue today’s truck “quick fix” program (lengthen turn lanes, etc.)

Real Choices when Not Driving• Add 140 miles of trails & sidepaths by 2040

• Frequent bus service for one in six people & jobs, somewhat frequent service (every ½-hour) for two in five

Performance Outcomes with Current Funding*

Level 2 ½

Level 2

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

*Hillsborough County’s $812 million in new funding will help the unincorporated county with repaving; intersection traffic; & sidewalks & other safety features.

State & federal funding forecasts provided by FDOT

Local funding forecasts by MPO:

Existing sources will be projected to 2045

New source(s) for transportation improvements?

2045 Funding Forecasts

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Allocable Revenues in Present Day Dollars (2014 estimate) (millions)

Potential New Funding Sources

Existing Funding Sources 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

Metropolitan Funds

State "Other Arterials" &…

Current Local Gas Taxes

Impact Fees & Prop. Share

Current Transit Revenue

CIT in Cities (8 years)

Unlevied 5-cent Gas Tax

Unlevied 1-cent Sales Tax

CIT 12 more years, cities & county

$331

$2,054

$1,044

$123

$1,805

$147

$502

$4,083

$834

20 Years

State “Other Arterials” & Maint/Op/Safety

• FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Program not shown here; priorities are set in Tallahassee

• Most current funding is spoken for. Some room for new projects:

o FDOT “Other Arterials” (non-SIS hwys) $465m

o Metro (MPO) Grants, ~$15m per year, top priority = presv. & safety

o Tampa CIT – all funds allocated thru 2026?

25%

32%

2012 Phone Survey: Support for Funding SourcesReceptivity to gas tax, impact fees, & property tax fluctuates somewhat with gas prices and economy.

Sales tax has remained on the table through many years & surveys.

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Continue performance-based funding categories?

For major capacity and regionally significant projects, continue focusing on key economic spaces?

Setting Priorities

Key Economic Spaces

What decisions are appropriate at the regional level? And/or at the TMA level?

Agreeing on growth scenarios

Prioritizing regionally-significant projects (currently being done by 3-county TMA and by 8-county CCC/TBARTA)

Jointly adopting a regional component of the Plan with other MPOs?

Regional Coordination

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Atlanta Region’s Plan: online gaming beta test results

MORE LIKELY LESS LIKELY

Full Steam Ahead

Technology Reigns Ecotopia

Fierce Headwinds

43%

31%

10%

16%

What might scenarios

for the Tampa Bay TMA look

like?

Tampa Bay TMA Role

Hybrid Scenario

Transit-Oriented

Beltway

Trend/TBX

Build 2045 Growth Scenarios

Create Public SurveyTools

Develop Funding & Cost Sharing Strategies for

Hybrid Scenario

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Create Initial Scenarios (with Pasco & Pinellas, Sept 2017 – Feb 2018)

2045 Population & Employment based on:

Business as Usual (Trend) with TBX

Transit-Oriented with:

Other Tampa Bay Next Concepts, ex. Beltway

Evaluate Scenarios (Mar – Sept 2018)

Travel Demand Model Runs

Cost Estimates

Revenue Forecasts

Environmental Impacts

Other impacts, ex. Health?

Public Engagement(May – Sept 2018)

Create Public Survey/Tool/Game

Outreach using Survey Tool

Survey Results: Likes/Dislikes in each Scenario

Schedule – Part 1: Growth Concepts

(Dec 2017)

Schedule – Part 2: Funding & AffordabilityCreate Hybrid Scenario (with Pasco & Pinellas, Nov – Dec 2018)

Combine Best Elements of the Growth Scenarios (Hybrid Scenario)

Further develop funding strategies, build Cost Feasibility Scenario(s)

Calculate Performance Outcomes

Public Engagement on Funding Strategies (Jan – May 2019)

Create Tool/Survey

Allow choice of “No new funding”

Survey Results

Set Performance Targets

Review & Adoption(Oct – Dec 2019)

Public Review Period

Hold Public Hearing

Adopt Plan

Document

SEIS Public Hearing

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1. Continued focus on key economic spaces?

2. Local funding assumptions?

3. Jointly adopted regional component?

Key Policy Questions

MPO Board Meeting & Public Hearing Summary Tuesday, June 13, 2017 CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Les Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The pledge took place, and the invocation was given by Reverend Wallace Bowers. The meeting was convened on the 2nd floor of the County Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on non-agenda items. COMMITTEE REPORTS, ONLINE COMMENTS Mr. Rich Clarendon, MPO Assistant Executive Director, provided the committee reports. All of the committees recommended approval of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Annual Update. The committees noted the following comments and concerns: (1) The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) requested that the number of comments and concerns for and against Tampa Bay Next (TBNext) be documented in the TIP; (2) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee passed a motion recommending that the MPO consider making the Real Choices When Not Driving program the number one priority for the community; (3) The Livable Roadways Committee (LRC) wants agencies to set a goal of increasing walk/bike spending to at least one-percent of the transportation budgets. Also, the CAC, Technical Advisory Committee, LRC, and Policy Committees all recommended approval of the "Early Start" TIP Amendments, amending the TIP that is currently in effect. This is also on the agenda for approval today. The Policy Committee requested that FDOT take another look at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Henderson Avenue for the backups that occur there on a regular basis. In addition, the committees reviewed and commented on reports about the Coast Bike program’s success over the last few years, the Innovation Gateway Project, and the TBNext Community meetings. At the TBARTA MPO Director’s meeting of May 19th, the directors discussed a Safe Streets Summit planned for February of next year. In addition, they discussed regional performance targets for the first of several federally mandated performance metrics, including transit asset management. They also discussed the June 16th joint meeting of TBARTA, MPO Chairs, and the Central Florida MPO Alliance. In addition, the group discussed public comment and input received during the May 12th Regional Transportation Leadership Workshop.

Meeting Summary June 13, 2017 Page 2 The Tampa Bay Area TMA Leadership Group met on June 2nd and members recommended a list of top priorities for the tri-county area. The priorities have been integrated and noted in the Hillsborough MPO’s drafted list of priority projects. Several online comments were received from citizens concerning traffic solutions. In addition, twenty-one comments were provided in opposition to Tampa Bay Express/TBNext. Remarks were made for better transit, bike/walk connections, and better lighting. Thirteen commenters supported Tampa Bay Express/TBNext. Several employers commented stating that their employees commute and need reliable transportation to get to jobs throughout the region. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes – May 2, 2017

B. Committee Appointments C. Letter Requested by BPAC on Maintenance of Bike Lanes A motion was made by Commissioner Sandra Murman to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Rick Lott and carried unanimously. Commissioner Miller read a memorandum from Commissioner Stacy White into the meeting record. Commissioner White was unable to attend the June 13th meeting, and requested that his absence be excused, due to a family commitment. ROLL-CALL VOTE: TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) “EARLY START” AMENDMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Sandra Murman to approve the TIP “Early Start” Amendments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harry Cohen. Following a roll-call vote, the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE TIP FOR 2017-2022 A. Transportation Improvement Program Annual Update Sarah McKinley, MPO staff, provided an overview of the TIP for the period of October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2022. The TIP document shows funding amount and source, fiscal year, and project location and phase for projects funded with state and federal dollars in Hillsborough County for the next five fiscal years. The TIP is coordinated and consistent with FDOT’s Work Program. The TIP also lists significant transportation projects drawn from the capital improvement programs of local governments and agencies, and identifies priorities for use of funds that may become available during the next year. The TIP must be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation by July 15, 2017.

Meeting Summary June 13, 2017 Page 3 Following Ms. McKinley’s presentation, Commissioner Ken Hagan made a motion to reduce the public comment time limit of three minutes to two minutes. Following a roll-call vote, the motion passed with a vote of 12 to 3. Councilman Cohen expressed concerns about the language in the presentation varying from language discussed and agreed upon at the TMA Leadership Group's meeting. Ms. McKinley’s presentation referred to express lanes being a priority. There was a long discussion with Pinellas and Pasco counties at the TMA meeting to have that language changed. Ms. Alden provided clarification on priority #40 for reconstruction of two interchanges (I-275/SR 60 and I-275/I-4) as shown in the proposed Hillsborough MPO List of Priority Projects. The language referring to construction of express lanes was removed by the TMA Group, and has been removed from the Hillsborough MPO List of Priority Projects. Ms. Alden apologized that the slide had not been corrected. Commissioner Murman did not recall the TMA Leadership Group discussing the Fletcher and Gateway transit centers being part of the priority list. Ms. Alden noted that the TMA Leadership Group’s recommendation is provided in the board agenda packet, under the Committee Reports. The Fletcher and Gateway transit centers were included by the TMA last year, and this year the Leadership Group did not request removal of that language; therefore, it remains.

B. Public Comments Approximately 150 citizens attended the meeting, with sixty-two people signing up for public comment. Of the speakers, 10 were for and 45 against the Tampa Bay Express (TBX) project, with 7 speaking to resolving congestion and transit issues. Other projects mentioned, positively, were the Green ARTery trail, I-75 at Big Bend Road, and the need for improved transit. The MPO also facilitated an online chat, for people who could not attend in person or who preferred to provide comments in writing. About 15 people were on that chat at any given time during the public hearing, and 7 written comments were received, in opposition to TBX or for improved public transit. C. Board Discussion and Action After almost four hours of public comment, board members discussed the draft TIP.

Councilman Maniscalco stated that he does not understand why express toll lanes are needed

and how they will change the dynamics of transportation. He would like to see people off the

road, better transportation options, and an improved bus system.

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Councilman Maniscalco made a motion to remove all TBX elements from the TIP. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kemp. Following a roll-call vote, the motion failed with a vote of 3 to 12. Commissioner Kemp thanked residents for coming out to express concerns regarding TBX and

TBNext. She hoped that more productivity would have been seen by now on transportation,

but noted there have been successes in community engagement efforts. She stated that it’s

time for a plan to move people and not just single-occupant vehicles. She agrees that road and

transit improvements need to be made.

Commissioner Kemp made a motion to remove segments 6, 7, and 8 from the TIP: the

downtown interchange; I-275 north of downtown; and I-4 east of downtown. The motion died

for lack of a second.

Commissioner Murman thanked residents for coming out and for their passion. She stated the

energy shown will help with a solution. She encouraged citizens to continue working together

on transportation solutions.

Commissioner Murman made a motion regarding the TIP, that FDOT District 7 continue

the structure of communication and feedback between the MPO and the citizens, with

quarterly updates on the subject of TBNext. Provide updates on mitigation efforts for

the neighborhoods; community engagement; status of the PD&E [environmental impact

studies]; options for premium transit; efforts to report on the human impact of the

project; and to continue the reevaluation process on TBNext and the different

segments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Crist.

Chairman Miller passed the gavel to Vice Chair, Councilman Harry Cohen, and stated that a

similar motion was put in place last year and the year before. He expressed concerns that he

does not feel that FDOT is going to respond to requests. Stipulations that were requested from

FDOT last year have still not been put in place. The gavel was returned to Commissioner Miller.

Councilman Viera also thanked citizens for coming out. He wants to hold FDOT accountable

for community outreach. He would like FDOT to reach out to mosques, African American

churches, and organizations that did not receive previous outreach. He would also like to see

accountability mechanisms put into place. He suggested a system that would benefit all people;

in addition to a transit connector between USF and downtown Tampa.

Mr. Trent Green thanked citizens for coming out and showing continued dedicated interest in

the transportation initiative. Mr. Green wanted to make a separate motion regarding property

acquisition in Section 6 of the TBX project, the downtown interchange. He stated that continued

acquisition of properties is destabilizing communities. He moved that this activity be placed on

hold until results are received from the new SEIS Study. The motion was put on hold, and later

withdrawn after Ms. Alden clarified that the only funding in the TIP for property acquisition for

TBX is for the Westshore interchange, none at the downtown interchange.

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Ms. Cindy Stuart commented on what actions the board can take to hold FDOT accountable.

Commissioner Murman stated that FDOT answers to the governor and the board does not

have any authority over FDOT. She also stated that the new team of FDOT has been willing

to work with the board and she feels that they will fulfill the requests. The proof will be over the

next year in the quarterly updates.

Commissioner Miller stated that if action is not taken on the TIP, funding will be jeopardized.

Joe Waggoner made an amendment to the motion to require FDOT to report back to the

board at the next board meeting on what the deliverables are for Commissioner

Murman’s motion. The amendment was seconded by Wallace Bowers. There was no

discussion on the amendment. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further discussion on the amended motion, the amended motion passed

unanimously.

Councilman Cohen stated that today’s meeting discussion represents a true labor of love. About a month ago, he bought a newspaper when he was going through Newark's airport with a headline of, "Your Commute Sucks" in the New York Post. That city has a combination of roads, trains, ferries, and various other options, and this shows that transportation is a national problem. The country is growing and the infrastructure has not been maintained, and we find ourselves dealing with all kinds of issues. Councilman Cohen stated that multiple transit alternatives are needed for the community, and roads need to be enhanced. Investments in every form of multi-modal transportation need to be made to deal with the anticipated population growth. Discussions must continue in order to evaluate different options. Commissioner Murman made a motion for approval of the TIP. The motion was seconded by Reverend Bowers. There was no further discussion, and the motion passed with a vote of 12 to 3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT The Executive Director's report was provided in the board member's folders. The board members did not have any questions about Ms. Alden's report. OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS The Chair announced that the MPO Board will be in recess for July, and the Policy Committee will recess in June. There was no further old or new business for discussion. ADJOURNMENT A quorum was maintained for the duration of the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

Committee Reports

Meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on June 14

The CAC nominated Terrance Trott to fill the at-large seat reserved for an African-American. They approved and forwarded to the MPO:

• Bullard Parkway Complete Streets Study

• Plant City Walk-Bike Plan

• HART Operations and Maintenance Facility Feasibility Study, emphasizing the need to be fiscally responsible.

The CAC heard from FDOT District Seven about its intersection lighting program, which includes a partnership with the City of Tampa, and the Department’s proposed Complete Streets Implementation. Lastly, they heard a report on the MPO’s study to extend Sam Allen and Rice Roads in Plant City. The CAC recessed in July. Their next meeting will be August 9th. Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on June 19

The TAC approved and forwarded to the MPO:

• The Bullard Parkway Complete Streets Study – There was discussion about how the need for a new pedestrian crossing traffic signal is warranted. Signal warrants do include the number of crashes, but volume is a major factor.

• Plant City Walk-Bike Plan – Members asked if developers would be asked to help implement recommendations.

• HART Operations and Maintenance Facility Feasibility Study – Questions were asked on future use of solar/electric energy, coordination with the airport’s CNG station, and partnering with existing maintenance facilities.

The TAC heard status reports on the Sam Allen Road and Rice Road Extension Studies in Plant City; FDOT’s Complete Streets Implementation, including methods to reduce actual speeds; and FDOT’s Old Tampa Bay Water Quality Project. On the latter, the committee recommended sending a letter of support to FDOT for their innovative approach to improving water quality and the ecosystem.

The TAC recessed in July. Their next meeting will be August 21st.

Meeting of the Policy Committee on July 25

The committee recessed in June. In July, it approved and forwarded to the MPO:

• Bullard Parkway Complete Streets Study

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• Plant City Walk-Bike Plan

• HART Operations and Maintenance Facility Feasibility Study The committee was briefed on major issues that will affect the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. The 2045 Plan is due in November 2019. Over the next two years, the MPO will update the population and job growth forecasts, the transportation needs assessment, and the revenue projections. This will be done in close coordination with local comprehensive plans and the plans of neighboring MPOs. Regional scenarios of transportation investments and growth, building on the Regional Transit Feasibility Plan and Tampa Bay Next, are proposed. The committee also recommended the MPO send a letter about the Florida New Start Grant Program and the eligibility of water transit projects. At the next meeting on August 22, the committee will host a Vision Zero Workshop. Meetings of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee on June 14 and July 25

On June 14, the BPAC hosted a regional summit of Bike/Walk Tampa Bay on the 26th floor of Hillsborough County Center. The BPAC recessed its regular meeting in July, and scheduled a member retreat/strategy session for July 25. Any recommendations from the retreat will be given verbally at the board meeting.

Meeting of the Livable Roadways Committee (LRC) on June 21, 2017

The LRC approved and forwarded to the MPO:

• Bullard Parkway Complete Streets Study, with a request to review the lighting along the road; and

• Plant City Walk-Bike Plan, with a discussion of shade trees.

The committee also was briefed on FDOT’s intersection lighting program, complete streets implementation, and Old Tampa Bay water quality project, and the MPO’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

The LRC recessed in July. Their next meeting will be August 16th.

Meeting of the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board on June 23

The board approved the Sunshine Line’s service reimbursement rates for fiscal year 2018, which began July 1, 2017. The rates for reimbursement by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) are $44.38 per wheelchair trip (up from $41.71) and $25.89 per ambulatory trip (up from $24.33). The board also approved a motion requesting that the Florida CTD, at its August meeting, discuss changes in the client eligibility process that could have unintended financial consequences for the Sunshine Line and its clients.

Meetings of the School Transportation Working Group on June 21 and July 26

The group was briefed on FDOT’s intersection lighting program and FDOT’s road safety audits near Brandon High and Hillsborough High Schools. Group members shared discussed related, upcoming safety improvements and sharing of data. Ms. Stuart gave a brief overview of her trip to Washington DC for the Bellwether Education Partners Panel. School district staff presented the process for school attendance/ boundary changes, and an upcoming back-to-school fair at which transportation information will be shared with students and parents.

The STWG also is scheduled to meet on July 26. A verbal report will be given to the MPO board.

TBARTA MPO Directors

The region’s MPO directors group provided staff support to the TBARTA MPO Chairs’ Coordinating Committee annual meeting in June, and recessed in July. Two sub-group meetings were held among the Tampa Bay TMA MPO directors, to plan agendas for the fall, and to prepare for a tri-county coordinated process of preparing the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plans.

Meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Committee on July 13, 2017

The committee heard reports on:

• FDOT District 5’s data-sharing environment and performance dashboards;

• Smart Paint technology, and its application on Meridian Ave;

• A crash prediction software by company SAP;

• The status of air quality throughout Hillsborough County. Members discussed the importance of using data to improve planning, PD&E, construction, operations, and management of projects. Committee and audience members were asked to participate in the second meeting of the Regional Big Data Working Group, which will be held in late September.

What is Tampa Bay Next?

Tampa Bay Next is a program to modernize Tampa Bay’s transportation infrastructure and prepare for the future.

The Program Includes:Interstate Modernization

Transit

Bike/Pedestrian Facilities

Complete Streets

Transportation Innovation

Freight Mobility

Tampa Bay Next Priorities:Move people and goods safely and efficiently

Build a comprehensive regional transportation system

Create meaningful opportunities for public input

Balance regional needs with community concerns

Commit to sustainable infrastructure decisions

FDOT will host local and regional opportunities to participate in developing meaningful transportation solutions. For more project specific information and to get involved:

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Note: Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Chris Speese, Public Involvement Coordinator, at (813) 975-6405, (800) 226-7220 or email: christopher.speese@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to a meeting.

Comuníquese con nosotros: Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, o simplemente desea más información, por favor comuníquese con nosotros.  Nuestra representante en español es: Megan Olivera, (407) 709-9840, Megan.Olivera@QCAusa.com.

FDOT Hosts Series of Community Working Groups Tampa Bay Next is a program to modernize Tampa Bay’s transportation infrastructure and prepare for the future. Tampa Bay Next is also a process of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) working with the community to determine the right set of transportation solutions.

In May, FDOT launched the Community Working Groups program with a kickoff event at the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center. Moderated by Collaborative Labs, the event was a major step in a new direction as we seek community-based input to guide us through decisions in the planning process. At the meeting, the community discussed the ideal future of regional transportation which included ideas related to safety, multi-modal opportunities, technology and funding sources.

Since that meeting, the Community Working Groups have initiated their quarterly sessions. See the upcoming events for a list of meeting dates and times.

In addition to the working groups, FDOT is going into the community, meeting people in locations where they gather, places like weekend markets, public parks, food truck events and more.

“We hope the community feels encouraged by our new direction. We are serious about gathering input as we develop a plan that will reflect the values of our community while solving our interstate congestion problems.” – Ed McKinney, Planning and Environmental Administrator, FDOT District Seven

For more information on the Community Working Groups, please continue to check the website: TampaBayNext.com/ get-involved/

If you are unable to attend a working group meeting, please consider visiting the website to share your input: TampaBayNext.com/contact-us/

Next Steps NewsletterJuly 2017

Modernize infrastructure | Prepare for the future | Embrace collaboration and innovation

Upcoming EventsThursday, July 13: Pinellas County Community Working Group (5:30-7:30 p.m.), Collaborative Labs – St. Petersburg College – The EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street N, Clearwater, FL 33760

Saturday, July 15:Hillsborough County Neighborhoods Conference (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), Sheraton East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610

Thursday, July 20: North and West Hillsborough Community Working Group (5:30-7:30 p.m.), University Area Community Development Corporation, 14013 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613

Friday, July 22: St. Petersburg Saturday Market (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.), Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Thursday, August 3: Pasco/Hernando Community Working Group (5:30-7:30 p.m.), Myrtle Lake Baptist Church, 2017 Riegler Road, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

Thursday, August 15: East/South Hillsborough/Polk County Community Working Group (5:30-7:30 p.m.), Sheraton East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.

Saturday, August 19: Tampa Bay Youth League Football opening day (1:00-9:00 p.m.), Skyway Park, 4840 Independence Parkway, Tampa, FL 33634

Please visit the website for up to date event information: TampaBayNext.com/get-involved/ Would you like FDOT to present information at your community or neighborhood event? Please email us at TampaBayNext@dot.state.fl.us

What’s Going to Happen with Community Initiated Concepts? Participation at Community Working Groups, public workshops, and feedback through the website are great ways to share your ideas with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). As ideas are generated by the public, FDOT will begin to evaluate those ideas and report back to the public. FDOT wants this to be a collaborative process, working with agency partners, stakeholders, and the community to find the right set of transportation solutions.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is the federal process to assess environmental effects of proposed alternatives prior to making decisions. Some elements considered during the process include the ability to handle travel demand, aesthetics, air quality, economic development, environmental justice, historical properties and districts, neighborhoods, noise, parks and recreation, safety, and more. FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will work together to provide opportunities for public involvement to review the proposed alternatives and their potential environmental effects.

Preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is a rigorous evaluation process. FDOT plans to spend at least two years on this SEIS. The first public workshops will be held in October 2017, and we have ongoing community events and online opportunities to provide input into the process. If you would like to know more about the SEIS process and how to contribute ideas, please contact TampaBayNext@dot.state.fl.us.

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