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I. Call to Order

II. Meeting Notes January 14, 2015*

III. Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Priorities FY 16/17 – 19/20*

IV. Regional Transportation System Management & Operations (TSM&O) Subcommittee*

V. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Modeling Peer Review Group

VI. 2015 MPO Federal Certification

VII. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)

a. Regional Project Prioritization

b. Updated Documentation Review and Adoption Schedule

VIII. Tri-Rail Downtown Miami Link

IX. SEFTC April 10, 2015 Agenda *

X. Subcommittee Reports

a. Modeling Subcommittee: Next Meeting April 20th/Broward MPO

b. Freight Advisory Subcommittee: Next Meeting TBD

c. Public Participation Subcommittee (PPS): Next Meeting June 2nd/Broward MPO

XI. Other Business

XII. Next RTTAC Meeting – June 25, 2015/Palm Beach MPO

XIII. Adjournment

Regional Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (RTTAC)

Meeting Agenda

March 25, 2015 - 1:30 PM

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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Agenda Item II.

Regional Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (RTTAC)

January 14, 2015 Meeting Notes

The following is a summary of the RTTAC meeting held on January 14, 2015.

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION

Florida Department of Transportation, District Six Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.

MEETING ATTENDEES

1. Wilson Fernandez, Miami-Dade MPO, [email protected]

2. Greg Stuart, Broward MPO, [email protected]

3. Nick Uhren, Palm Beach MPO, [email protected]

4. Valerie Neilson, Palm Beach MPO, [email protected]

5. Steve Braun, FDOT D4, [email protected]

6. Lois Bush, FDOT D4, [email protected]

7. Larry Merritt, FDOT D4, [email protected]

8. Shi-Chiang Li, FDOT D4, [email protected]

9. Jordan Rockwell, FDOT D4, [email protected]

10. Aileen Boucle, FDOT D6, [email protected]

11. Lisa Colmenares, FDOT D6, [email protected]

12. Ken Jeffries, FDOT D6, [email protected]

13. Omar Meitin, FDOT D6, [email protected]

14. Neil Lyn, FDOT D6, [email protected]

15. Fang Mei, FDOT D6, [email protected]

16. Steve Anderson, SFRTA, [email protected]

17. Jonathan Roberson, BCT, [email protected]

18. Monica Cejas, MDT, [email protected]

19. Arlene Davis, Port Everglades, [email protected]

20. John Scarlatos, Transystems, [email protected]

21. Myung Sung, Gannett Fleming, [email protected]

22. Yongqiang Wu, Gannett Fleming, [email protected]

23. Srin Varanasi, Corradino, [email protected]

24. Aditya Katragadda, Corradino, [email protected]

25. Franco Saraceno, Renaissance Planning Group, [email protected]

26. Jessica Josselyn, Kittelson & Associates, [email protected]

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Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

MEETING NOTES

The following is a summary of the key points discussed at the meeting. The comments have been

organized by agenda topic. Underlined text highlights deadlines/schedules/and motions.

I. Call to Order

Wilson Fernandez called the meeting to order.

II. October 8, 2014 Meeting Notes

The October 8, 2014 meeting notes were approved. Nick Uhren asked Jessica Josselyn if a

transit-related glossary of terms was going to be produced and generated to the group for

review. Jessica stated she would prepare that and send it to the group for review as part

of the RTP.

III. RTTAC/SEFTC 2015 Calendar

Nick Uhren noted he had two conflicts with the RTTAC calendar – one on April 1st and

the other on July 1st. After discussion, the group agreed to March 25th for the next RTTAC

meeting and July 8th as a tentative date for the summer RTTAC meeting. Nick motioned

the revised calendar for approval and it was seconded by Steve Braun.

IV. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)

The RTP agenda items were rearranged to accommodate attendee schedules. The

reordering and discussion outcomes are summarized below.

A. Regional Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O)

Jessica Josselyn gave an overview to the group regarding the RTP’s regional TSM&O

chapter. As a refresher, she first described what the congestion management process was

and how TSM&O fits into that structure. She then gave a brief summary of a literature

review Kittelson conducted regarding current and on-going TSM&O related activities

throughout the three-county area. She also walked through a value-added element

related to the FDOT Central Office Mobility Performance Measures work being tested in

the South Florida region. She noted that a TSM&O technical memorandum was being

produced that summarized known activities and that also developed recommendations

for future consideration across the region. The following comments were made by the

RTTAC in response to the presentation:

Omar Meitin described the FDOT District 6’s efforts to focus on TSM&O

improvements, expanding to arterial roadways. Currently there is a pilot project

on SW 8th Street for adaptive signal timing control. He noted the City of Miami

Beach is also considering a $3.5 million pilot project for adaptive signal timing

control systems. Omar also reminded the group that autonomous

vehicles/connected vehicles is an on-going hot topic. He also shared that

maintenance of traffic plans were now being modeling in order to better predict

effectiveness and impact. Overall, he offered his department’s assistance in



providing relevant information and review for the TSM&O technical

memorandum and RTP chapter.

Arlene Davis inquired as to the incorporation of freight considerations in the

TSM&O work. Greg Stuart responded that there is a TSM&O section in the

Regional Freight Plan.

Wilson Fernandez commented that TSM&O is an add-on to the RTP effort and

that projects in the RTP should not and will not modify or question MPO level

congestion management priorities. He added that part of the motivation to do

regional congestion management is to showcase the region’s progressive planning

practices prior to MPO certification, scheduled for early 2015.

Arlene commented that the process can be presented to FHWA as part of the

certification process, without necessarily having completed documentation of the

process. Lois Bush added that a tri-county presentation to the FHWA would be a

way to showcase the regional coordination that has and is occurring in Southeast

Florida.

B. Regional Cost Feasible (CF) Plan Update

Jessica Josselyn gave an overview of the final Regional Cost Feasible Plan results –

including major projects and performance statistics. Shi-Chiang Li reminded the

committee about the deadline, which was 45 days after the last of the 3 MPOs LRTP

adoptions. Wilson Fernandez clarified that the 45-day deadline was for internal “release”

of the model for internal QA/QC review prior to releasing the model to the modeling

community-at-large. Shi-Chiang replied that production work schedules dependent on

the model release will be delayed if the model is not released by the end of January.

Wilson agreed only to an internal release at that time and that another couple weeks

would be necessary for internal review prior to the official release.

C. Regional Project Prioritization

Franco Saraceno presented the revised prioritization methodology and initial application

results using the Palm Beach 2040 LRTP unfunded needs project list as the pilot test. The

overview provided by Franco resulted in the following comments/discussion:

Arlene Davis suggested that a regional hub earn the points of a 3-countywide

level impact. She also noted that the safety and security component seemed to not

address security, but that it more focused on safety.

Nick Uhren suggested that the benefit/cost ratio numerical results be removed

from the analysis. Arlene Davis agreed with this recommendation.

Steve Anderson noted that the TAZ data used for the accessibility measure may

not be accurately assessing low income areas. He noted the Lake Worth and

Lantana Tri-Rail station areas as examples to investigate his thought.



Greg Stuart asked to have the opportunity to review Broward’s prioritized list.

Franco noted that a list was being developed for the entire region for review at the

next RTTAC meeting.

D. Documentation Schedule and Review Process

Jessica Josselyn went over the documentation schedule and review process. She stated

they were aiming for the end of February for a first draft of the 2040 RTP document and

technical memorandums with the exception of the prioritization element. She noted that

the RTTAC would have one month’s time to review the deliverables.

V. Southeast Florida Regional Planning Model (SERPM) Activities Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU)

Wilson Fernandez provided an overview of the MOU. He noted the MOU was approved

by the SEFTC in October 2014 and that it had been approved independently by the Palm

Beach and Miami-Dade MPO Boards. Greg Stuart stated that the MOU would be on his

February Board Meeting agenda.

Wilson stated that next steps included developing a draft travel survey scope in

coordination with the RTTAC Modeling Subcommittee. He reminded the group that the

comments received from FHWA as part of the Peer Review Group activity would be

incorporated into the scope. He also highlighted that the scope will be kept broad so that

the industry can determine what approach is most suitable.

Shi-Chiang Li stated that negotiations can be done once the scope is written. He also

stated he would like a schedule and notice-to-proceed date. Wilson stated that a schedule

will be prepared after the February RTTAC Modeling Subcommittee meeting.

VI. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Modeling Peer Review Group

Greg Stuart stated that the 2nd or 3rd week of February was the target timeline for the peer

review. He noted that this will be the first activity-based model peer review FHWA has

conducted. The FHWA review panel includes representatives from FHWA, FTA, Puget

Sound and USDOT.

VII. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Pilot Study Update

Greg Stuart stated that the pilot study received an extension from FHWA. The draft

report will be released to the study partners for review at the end of January. The study

will be finalized the end of February. He noted a second phase may be conducted for the

Broward County area.

VIII. Subcommittee Reports

For the Modeling Subcommittee report back, it was shared that the next meeting is

February 18th. The agenda will focus on next steps related to the MOU and travel survey.

In addition, the official release of the model will be discussed.



For the Freight Subcommittee report back, it was shared that the funding partners

received a draft version of the final plan for review. A meeting was planned for mid-

February and a presentation is going to be given to the Miami-Dade FTAC.

For the Public Participation Subcommittee, it was shared that the next meeting is

February 17th.

IX. Other Business

Jessica Josselyn brought up the topic to the group on the Transportation Regional

Incentive Program (TRIP). She noted that the FDOT recently alerted the MPOs that TRIP

funding was available for FY 16/17 through 19/20. She also noted that the FDOT was

seeking an endorsed prioritized list by March 13, 2015, but that they were amenable to

receiving the list after the RTTAC and SEFTC meeting planned for March 25th and April

10th, respectively.

X. Next RTTAC Meeting – March 25, 2015 / Broward

XI. Adjournment

Wilson Fernandez adjourned the meeting.

March 25, 2015 RTTAC Agenda Package

Agenda Item III.

TO: RTTAC Members

FROM: Jesus Guerra, Interim Director, Miami-Dade MPO

DATE: March 25, 2015

RE: Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Priorities FY 16/17–19/20 _______________________________________________________________________________

In January 2015, the Florida Department of Transportation, Districts 4 and 6, notified the MPOs that TRIP funding was available for FY 16/17 through 19/20. The FDOT originally requested that a prioritized list of projects be submitted to them by March 13, 2015; however, due to the RTTAC and SEFTC schedule structure, they agreed to a revised schedule of March 25th for RTTAC recommendation and April 10th for SEFTC endorsement. The anticipated TRIP funding availability summary is shown in the table below:

Anticipated TRIP Funding Summary ($1,000's)

Fiscal Year FDOT D4 FDOT D6

FY 17 $1,280 -

FY 18 $1,440 -

FY 19 $1,920 $231

FY 20 $5,280 $4,099

TOTAL $9,920 $4,330

Since the last RTTAC meeting, the Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade MPOs have coordinated with their respective transportation partners to identify potential projects. In addition, the three MPOs collaboratively went through a ranking process to develop the draft prioritized list of TRIP projects covering FY 16/17 through FY 19/20. Attached herein is the list of projects for RTTAC discussion that will be taken to SEFTC for approval at the April 10, 2015 meeting.

Staff Recommendation: Recommendations of the TRIP Priorities FY 16/17–19/20 to SEFTC

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1 BC N/A I-595 Express BusBroward Co. to downtown Miami: I-595 Exp.

Routes 110/Brickell and 114 Miami Civic Center

Purchase 4 commuter coach (55-seat)

buses to replace existing 42-ft busesLF $1,300

2 MDC N/A Tri-Rail Downtown Miami LinkFEC (SIS) Railway from IRIS Connection to

Downtown MiamiPositive Train Control (PTC) LF $1,499

3 PBC 419345.2 Southern Blvd. W of LCS to Forest Hill/ Crestwood Widen to 6LD SU $1,481

4 BC N/A SR 7 / US 441 Bus Route 19 - Broward Co. into Palm Beach Co.Purchase 4 articulated buses (60-ft) to

replace existing 40-ft busesLF $1,600

5 MDC N/A Palmetto Intermodal Terminal Palmetto Metrorail StationROW Acquisition for expansion of

Palmetto Metrrail Station LF $2,750

6 PBC 435158.1 Southern Blvd. At Sansbury's Way IntersectionAdd EB right, second WB left and widen

C-51 canal bridgeSU $1,699

7 BC N/A McIntosh Rd Gate Lane Addition Port Everglades - SouthportConstruct additional outbound gate lane

at McIntosh Road in SouthportLF $780

8 PBC 435384.1 I-95 Linton Blvd Interchange

EB AUX LANE - Congress to I-95. WB AUX

LANE - Waterford to I-95. SBR and EBR

at Congress. Realign ramps, add lanes to

on-ramp, add 3rd SBL

SU $743 SU $250 SU $2,089

9 MDC N/A Port Infrastructure PortMiami Crane Expansion LF $4,099

10 PBC 229664.3 SR 7 60th to Northlake New 4LD SU $5,792

11 MDC N/ADirect Ramps to Dolphin Transit

TerminalSR 821(HEFT)/NW 12 Street

Direct Ramps to Transit Terminal/Park-

Ride FacilityLF $30,500

12 PBC N/A Forest Hill Blvd Military TrailAdd 2nd N/S left, N/S right, and E/W

rightLF $180 LF $976 LF $973

13 MDC N/A Flagler Enhanced Bus Service Downtown Miami to FIU SW8ST/117AVE Enhanced Bus Services LF $13,000

14 BC N/ASlip 1 -

New Bulkheads at Berths 9 & 10Port Everglades - Slip 1

Widen the slip to the south by 175 linear

feetLF $2,550 LF $39,400

Total TRIP Funding Request

Fiscal Year FDOT D4 FDOT D6

FY 17 $1,280

FY 18 $1,440

FY 19 $1,920 $231FY 20 $5,280 $4,099

TOTAL $9,920 $4,330

Source and amount of matching funds ($1,000's)1

$14,250

$5,553 $44,430

Anticipated Funding Summary ($1,000's)

Southeast Florida Total

$1,280

$1,440

$2,151

$9,379

Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties

Fiscal Years (FY) 17-20

CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM PRIORITIES PROJECTS LIST

Notes: 1. For each project, the TRIP funding request is equal to the identified matching funds in each year.

ImprovementLocationProjectProj. No.CountyRank

$4,564 $57,114

FY 20FY 17 FY 18 FY 19

3/20/2015


Agenda Item IV.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: Regional Transportation System Management & Operations (TSM&O) Subcommittee

_______________________________________________________________________________

South Florida MPOs address the projected growth and consequential increase in travel demand through the identification of a myriad of strategies in their Long Range Transportation Plans which emphasize roadway, mass transit, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and investments in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). One aspect that has not been traditionally integrated into the planning process has been operational considerations as to how to manage increased demand on the transportation system. As such, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has requested that the RTTAC consider the creation of a Regional Transportation System Management & Operations (TSM&O) Subcommittee.

The purpose of the TSM&O Subcommittee would be to coordinate TSM&O projects so that they are included in the region’s planning process/documents and promote program resources to be available to support these projects. Potential members include representatives from FDOT Traffic Operations, FDOT Planning, FDOT Design, representatives from the region’s Traffic Engineering and Transit agency and departments, and members of the RTTAC with an interest in TSM&O. It is expected that this group will have to meet monthly in order to develop and refine the technical memos and presentations. The RTTAC will oversee this Subcommittee and bring their findings to the SEFTC for their consideration and approval.

Staff Recommendation: Endorsement for the creation of the RTTAC TSM&O Subcommittee

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Agenda Item V.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Modeling Peer Review Group _______________________________________________________________________________

FHWA through its Travel Model Improvement Program (TMIP) provides agencies with an opportunity to have their travel demand models reviewed by peer agencies from around the country. This peer review is an objective assessment of the travel model with respect to best practices and our region’s modeling goals. On behalf of the region, the Broward MPO prepared and submitted the application for this peer review assessment. The peer review is scheduled for April 28, 2015 at the Broward MPO. A status update on this effort will be provided at the RTTAC meeting.

Staff Recommendation: For information and discussion

WAF




Agenda Item VI.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: 2015 MPO Federal Certification _______________________________________________________________________________

Every four years the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conduct a Federal Certification Review of the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach MPOs. The main purpose of the review is to certify that the each MPO is satisfactorily meeting the planning requirements as defined in Federal laws and regulations. This process also provides FHWA and FTA the opportunity to add value to the MPO's planning process through the sharing of best practices, techniques, and/or technology. The Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach MPOs are going through the Federal Certification process throughout the spring of 2015. A status update will be given by each MPO regarding the status and approach to their respective Federal Certification process.


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Agenda Item VII.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) _______________________________________________________________________________

At the last meeting, the Regional Cost Feasible Plan, an initial testing of the regional project prioritization process and the TSM&O element was presented to the RTTAC. At this meeting, the following topics will be covered:

A. Regional Project Prioritization – The regional project prioritization process relates

directly back to the RTP Goals and Objectives in a way that is objective, quantifiable, and multimodal in nature. Only those regional needs projects that are not included in the MPO’s Cost Feasible Plans will be evaluated as part of the regional project prioritization process. The purpose of this prioritization is to identify regional projects that may be eligible for new revenue streams that could result from legislative action or could be eligible for existing regional revenue streams like TRIP or others. The regional prioritization process could provide a basis for future prioritization efforts as opportunities arise, but could also influence project development or conceptualization in a way that is consistent with the RTP Goals and Objectives. This prioritization process does not impact the County-wide LRTP’s priorities, but rather compliments it.

The consultant team will provide a results summary presentation of the regional prioritization process at the RTTAC meeting. Attached please find the completed regional prioritized list of projects.

B. Documentation Schedule and Review Process – At the meeting, the revised delivery schedule for the RTP final documentation and supporting technical memoranda will be discussed.


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Agenda Item VIII.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: Tri-Rail Downtown Miami Link _______________________________________________________________________________

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will provide a presentation on current efforts to extend Tri-Rail service from the existing corridor to downtown Miami.

Staff Recommendation: For information purposes.

WAF




DRAFT

Agenda Item IX.

REVIEW DRAFT: Meeting Notice Southeast Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC)

April 10, 2015 – 10:00 AM

Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 NW 1st Street, 18th Floor

Conference Room 18-4 Miami, FL 33128

I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA* III. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 27, 2014 MINUTES* IV. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK ON TRANSPORTATION MATTERS VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Status Report

Regional Project Prioritization

Documentation and Adoption Schedule B. Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Priorities* C. Tri-Rail Downtown Miami Link Update

VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Regional “Smart Card” Update B. Regional Freight Plan Status Report C. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Modeling Peer Review Group

Update D. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Pilot Study Status Report

VIII. CORRESPONDENCE IX. RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS X. STAFF COMMENTS XI. ADJOURNMENT

* Action Requested

Staff Recommendation: Endorsement of the agenda for the April 10, 2015 SEFTC meeting

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Agenda Item X.

TO: RTTAC Members



RE: Subcommittee Reports _______________________________________________________________________________

At the meeting, status reports from each subcommittee will be provided.

A. RTTAC Modeling Subcommittee

The RTTAC Modeling Subcommittee last met on February 18th at the Miami-Dade MPO. The agenda covered several items including an update on the SERPM 7.0 model, the SERPM Activities MOU next steps, the final 2040 Regional Transportation Plan modeling efforts, and mobility performance measurement efforts. A brief overview of the meeting outcomes and next steps will be summarized at the meeting. The next Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for April 20th at the Broward MPO.

B. RTTAC Freight Advisory Subcommittee

The Regional Freight Plan document has been submitted to the subcommittee for review. A status update will be provided at the meeting on the Freight Plan and next steps.

C. RTTAC Public Participation Subcommittee (PPS)

A subcommittee meeting was held on February 17th at the Palm Beach MPO. The agenda focused on the public involvement evaluation process. A brief overview of the meeting outcomes and next steps will be summarized at the meeting. The next subcommittee meeting is being held June 2nd at the Broward MPO.


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