Call to Order

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Item 2

Approval of December 12, 2019, Minutes
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
Presenter: Andy Eads, RTC Chair
Item Summary: Approval of the December 12, 2019, minutes contained in
Reference Item 2 will be requested.
Background: N/A

Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
3.1. Transportation Improvement Program Modifications
Presenter: Ken Bunkley, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval of
revisions to the 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and the ability to amend the Unified
Planning Work Program and other
planning/administrative documents with TIP-related
changes will be requested.
Background: February 2020 revisions to the 2019-2022 TIP are
provided as Electronic Item 3.1 for the Council’s
consideration. These modifications have been reviewed
for consistency with the Mobility Plan, the air quality
conformity determination, and financial constraint of the
TIP.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 4

Orientation to Agenda/Director of Transportation Report
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 15
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
1. Recognition of Members Concluding Service on the Regional
Transportation Council (RTC): Stan Pickett, Former Mayor, City of
Mesquite
2. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Fleet Recognition Awards (Electronic
Item 4.1)
3. Status Report on Virgin Hyperloop One Certification Center Request
for Proposal
4. Advancing the Three Interchanges in the City of Irving (Electronic
Item 4.2)
5. Three Transit Initiatives
- Collin County
- Southern Dallas County
- Tarrant County
6. RTC New Member Orientation Scheduled for 11:00 am, February 13,
2020, Prior to the RTC Meeting
7. Air Quality Funding Opportunities for Vehicles
(www.nctcog.org/trans/quality/air/funding-and-resources/fundingvehicle)
8. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Events (www.dfwcleancities.org/dfw-cleancities-meetings)
9. December Online Input Opportunity Minutes (Electronic Item 4.3)
10. January Online Input Opportunity Notice (Electronic Item 4.4)
11. Public Comments Report (Electronic Item 4.5)
12. Recent Correspondence (Electronic Item 4.6)
13. Recent News Articles (Electronic Item 4.7)
14. Recent Press Releases (Electronic Item 4.8)
15. Transportation Partners Progress Reports

Item 5

Draft Rules for Public Comments at Regional Transportation Council
Meetings (HB 2840)
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Amanda Wilson, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of draft Rules for Public
Comments at Regional Transportation Council Meetings and
request approval to take the draft rules to a public input
opportunity.
Background: HB 2840 requires governmental bodies to allow each member
of the public to give input on agenda items during open
meetings. Input must be given before or during the
consideration of the agenda item and not after. HB 2840 also
permits governmental bodies to adopt reasonable rules
regarding the public’s right to address the body, including
rules regarding time limits. Non-English speakers with a
translator must be given double time during open meetings to
address and communicate with the body. A governmental
body may not prohibit public criticism of the body. This bill
took effect on September 1, 2019. Draft rules have been
developed for the Regional Transportation Council, provided
in Electronic Item 5.1, and will be presented at this meeting.
An example Speaker Request Card is included as Electronic
Item 5.2. Once approved, the rules will be included as an
Appendix to the Public Participation Plan, which will require a
45-day public comment period. Electronic Item 5.3 is a
presentation that provides more information.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 6

Update on the Fort Worth to Laredo High-Speed Transportation Study Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Kevin Feldt, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide an update regarding the high-speed
transportation study draft report for the Fort Worth to Laredo
project.
Background: North Central Texas Council of Governments staff, with the
assistance of AECOM, are working to complete the
Fort Worth to Laredo High-Speed Transportation Study. This
study has analyzed high-speed transportation technologies
and corridors in the study area. Study findings will be
presented.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 7

Next Steps with the Texas Department of Transportation and 10-Year
Unified Transportation Program
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will update the Regional Transportation Council on the
latest schedule and process to formulate the Unified
Transportation Program for this year. Interest from the last
meeting will bring additional information on the tolled
Comprehensive Development Agreements and P3
procurements.
Background: Discussions continue on the schedule to develop new
projects, when formula targets will be available, whether a
system of funding tools be available, and the latest
information on adherence to formula allocations. August 2020
is the deadline for Texas Transportation Commission action,
with sub-state project deadlines currently scheduled for the
end of January 2020.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 8

Metropolitan Transportation Plan Policy Bundle-Round 4
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Kevin Feldt, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP) Policy Bundle and Round 4
application process.
Background: The MTP Policy Bundle Program was created to encourage
entities such as local governments, school districts, and
transportation agencies to voluntarily adopt at least a
minimum of 50 percent of the list of policies identified in the
Mobility 2045 Policy Bundle. By voluntarily adopting these
policies, participating entities will receive Transportation
Development Credits (TDC) to offset local funds as matching
funds for federal transportation projects.
MTP Policy Bundle Program – Round 4 funding assistance is
now accepting applications. To be considered for an award,
all requestors must reapply by submitting a new application
with the early deadline of March 20, 2020, set for applications.
Applications received will be reviewed for completeness by
North Central Texas Council of Governments staff. Applicants
will be notified by March 27, 2020, regarding any additional
documentation required. Final, complete applications are due
April 27, 2020. Formal notice of awards will be announced to
successful applicants in July 2020.
Previous award winners should contact a Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) team representative to ensure
projects and TDC funding are programmed in the TIP.
Additional details regarding the MTP Policy Bundle Program
can be found in Electronic Item 8.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 9

Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program Update
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Lori Clark, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will present an update on the status of the Texas
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program.
Background: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was
designated by the Governor as the lead agency for
administration of Texas’ share of funds under the
Environmental Mitigation Trust, which is approximately
$209 million. The Dallas-Fort Worth area was allocated
$33,385,160. Funding for buses and refuse vehicles has
already been released, and an opportunity for local freight and
drayage trucks is coming soon. Electronic Item 9 provides an
overview of the Trust and a status update of the funding
rounds thus far.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Item 10

Auto Occupancy Verification Technology Update
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
Presenter: Natalie Bettger, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will update the Council on the status of the HighOccupancy Vehicle (HOV) detection and verification
technology utilizing the GoCarma App.
Background: The Regional Transportation Council's (RTC) Tolled Managed
Lane Policy includes provisions to explore a technology
solution for the verification of auto occupancy rather than
relying on manual enforcement. Currently, HOV drivers
wishing to receive the discount must register their trip as an
HOV trip in advance. Current enforcement is a manual
process in which an officer verifies that a declared HOV has at
least two occupants. This is a dangerous situation for the
police officers, as well as a disruption to traffic flow when
potential violators are pulled over on the side of the road. The
North Central Texas Council of Governments, with
cooperation from the Texas Department of Transportation,
North Texas Tollway Authority, and LBJE/NTE Mobility
Partners, has contracted with a vendor, Carma Technology
Corporation, to develop an occupancy verification technology
solution to apply the HOV discount during peak periods.
During fall 2018, the RTC approved additional funding to
continue the development and implementation of the
technology in coordination with partner agencies. The
technology will launch in January 2020. This update will
provide an overview of the remaining tasks and project
schedule, as well as answers to questions from the
December 12, 2019, RTC meeting.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed:
Safety Pavement and Bridge Condition
Transit Asset System Performance/Freight/CMAQ

Items 11 & 14

11. Progress Reports
Action Possible Action Information
Item Summary: Progress Reports are provided in the items below.
• RTC Attendance (Electronic Item 11.1)
• STTC Attendance and Minutes (Electronic Item 11.2)
• Local Motion (Electronic Item 11.3)
14. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Regional Transportation Council is
scheduled for 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the North Central
Texas Council of Governments.