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Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Item 2

Approval of December 10, 2020, Minutes
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
Presenter: Roger Harmon, RTC Chair
Item Summary: Approval of the December 10, 2020, minutes contained in
Electronic Item 2 will be requested.
Background: N/A

Consent Agenda

Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
3.1. Transportation Improvement Program Modifications
Presenter: Ken Bunkley, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council approval of revisions to

for consistency with the mobility plan, the air quality
conformity determination and financial constraint of the
TIP.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed: Roadway, Transit
3.2 Regional Transportation Council Local Contingency for Fiscal Year
2021 Regional Aerial Photography Program
Presenter: Dan Kessler, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval of a
$1.8 million cash flow contingency for the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2021 Regional Aerial Photography Program will be
requested.
Background: The North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) has a cooperative Regional Aerial
Photography Program whereby orthophotography and
ancillary products are developed on a periodic basis at
the request of local governments and other public
entities. The primary flights for the region are conducted
every two years. The FY2021 Program includes aerials
requested by the Dallas and Fort Worth Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Districts for
transportation-related purposes. The total cost of the
FY2021 Program is approximately $2.4 million, with
TxDOT’s share being $1.8 million. The flights need to
proceed in January to obtain aerials without leaves on
the trees, which is a critical element for TxDOT and local
governments. The RTC previously approved federal
funds to cover the TxDOT share of these costs. Federal
funds are anticipated to be available in the March
timeframe (but could be later) to cover TxDOT’s share,
which will be due in April. Staff requests a cash flow
contingency in RTC Local funds of $1.8 million to cover
costs in the event federal funds are not available by the
end of March. It is unlikely that this contingency will be
needed; however, if used, the RTC Local funds would be
replenished upon the availability of the federal funds.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed: Administrative
the 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) will be requested, along with the ability to amend
the Unified Planning Work Program and other planning
documents with TIP-related changes.
Background: February 2021 revisions to the 2021-2024 TIP are
provided as Electronic Item 3.1 for the Council’s

Item 4

Orientation to Agenda/Director of Transportation Report
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 15
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
1. Celebration of Transportation Service by Gary Thomas,
President/Executive Director, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
(Michael Morris and DART Board Chair Paul N. Wageman)
2. $4 Million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management
Technologies Deployment (ACTMTD) Grant from the United States
Department of Transportation Received for City of Dallas SM Wright
Smart Corridor Project in Partnership with the Regional Transportation
Council
3. NCTCOG Staff Member Ernest Huffman Recipient of Association for
Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Lone Star’s Excellence
Award for Work on Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into
North Texas and Advocating for Advancement of UAS Technologies
4. United States Department of Transportation Issues Two, Much-
Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the
United States (Electronic Item 4.1)
5. Federal Railroad Administration Announces Full Implementation of
Positive Train Control (PTC) and Certifies TEXRail PTC System
(Electronic Item 4.2)
6. Changing Mobility: Data, Insights, and Delivering Innovative Projects
During COVID Recovery (Electronic Item 4.3)
(www.nctcog.org/pm/covid-19)
7. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Upcoming Events
(https://www.dfwcleancities.org/dfw-clean-cities-meetings)
8. Air Quality Funding Opportunities for Vehicles
(https://www.nctcog.org/trans/quality/air/funding-andresources/
fundingvehicle)
9. Status of Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program Funding
Programs (Electronic Item 4.4)
10. Upcoming Transit Studies Meetings
• Tarrant County Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting:
January 28, 2021, 2:00 PM
• South Dallas County Public Meeting: February 4, 2021, 6:00 PM
• Denton County Initial Stakeholders Meeting: February 5, 2021,
10:30 AM
• East Dallas, Kaufman, and Rockwall Counties Initial Stakeholders
Meeting: February 12, 2021, 10:00 AM
11. December Online Input Opportunity Minutes (Electronic Item 4.5)
12. January Online Input Opportunity Notice (Electronic Item 4.6)
13. Public Comments Report (Electronic Item 4.7)
14. Recent Correspondence (Electronic Item 4.8)
15. Recent News Articles (Electronic Item 4.9)
16. Recent Press Releases (Electronic Item 4.10)

Item 5

Legislative Update
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Rebekah Hernandez, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide an update on federal and State legislative
actions related to transportation and air quality issues affecting
the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Legislative actions to be covered
include the following:
• Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations
• Federal Supplemental COVID Stimulus
• Texas Comptroller Certification Revenue Estimate
• Actions in the Texas Legislature
Background: Transportation issues continue to be a focus for both the
United States (US) Congress and the Texas Legislature. The
1st session of the 117th US Congress convened on January 3,
2021. The 87th Texas Legislature convened on January 12,
2021. This item will allow staff to provide updates on key
positions of the Regional Transportation Council and allow any
additional positions to be taken, if necessary.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed: Roadway, Transit

Items 6 & 13

6. 2021 Top 10 Transportation Technology Initiatives: Recent Presentations
? Action ? Possible Action ? Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
Item Summary: The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) has requested
continued emphasis on transportation technology initiatives.
Staff will update the RTC on recent presentations.
Background: The Transportation Director has given several presentations
recently on transportation technologies to interest groups
within the region. Electronic Item 6. highlights the top
10 transportation technologies initiatives currently being
pursued within the region. In addition, staff will present four
major programs areas and their relationship with our State
legislative delegation.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed: Roadway, Transit
13. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Regional Transportation Council is
scheduled for 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Staff will update the RTC on recent presentations.
Background: The Transportation Director has given several presentations
recently on transportation technologies to interest groups
within the region. Electronic Item 6. highlights the top
10 transportation technologies initiatives currently being
pursued within the region. In addition, staff will present four
major programs areas and their relationship with our State
legislative delegation.
Performance Measure(s) Addressed: Roadway, Transit