Call to Order

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Item 1

Approval of January 11, 2018, Minutes
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
Presenter: Rob Franke, RTC Chair
Item Summary: Approval of the January 11, 2018, minutes contained in Reference Item 1 will be requested.
Background: N/A

Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 0

2.1.
FY2018 and FY2019 Unified Planning Work Program Modifications
Presenter: Dan Kessler, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval of modifications to the FY2018 and FY2019 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) will be requested. Direction for staff to also amend other administrative/planning documents, as appropriate, to reflect the approved modifications will also be sought.
Background: The Unified Planning Work Program is required by federal and State transportation planning regulations and provides a summary of the transportation and transportation-related air quality planning tasks to be conducted by Metropolitan Planning Organization staff. The FY2018 and FY2019 UPWP identifies the activities to be carried out between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2019. Amendments to this document are being proposed to reflect project updates and funding adjustments. The proposed amendments were presented to the public through the January 9, 10, and 16, 2018, public meetings and are also included as Electronic Item 2.1.1. Additional information is provided in Electronic Item 2.1.2. Comments received as a result of the public outreach process, if any, will be provided as a handout at the meeting. The Surface Transportation Technical Committee took action at its January meeting to recommend Regional Transportation Council approval of the modifications.

2.2. Video Web Hosting Services and Equipment Upgrade in the
Transportation Council Room
Presenter: Sandy Wesch, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff is currently procuring a new contract for video
web hosting services to continue live streaming of
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) meetings.
Additionally, staff is requesting RTC approval for
$50,000 in RTC Local funding to support the upgrade
of video displays in the Transportation Council Room.
Approval will also be sought to include this additional
funding in the FY2018 and FY2019 Unified Planning
Work Program, 2017-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program, and other
administrative/planning documents as necessary.
Background: In 2016, the Texas Legislature adopted Senate
Bill 1237, which requires a metropolitan planning
organization that serves one or more counties with a
population of 350,000 or more to broadcast over the
Internet live video and audio of each open meeting
held by the policy board. Subsequently, the videos
must be archived and made available through a web
site. The North Central Texas Council of Governments'
(NCTCOG) current contract for this service expires in
April 2018. Staff is procuring a new contract for these
services. Additionally, NCTCOG staff recommends the
replacement of the front projector and screen in the
Transportation Council Room and the addition of two
monitors at the back of the room. Funding currently
exists for the web hosting services, but additional
funding is needed to purchase the upgraded
equipment.

Item 3

Orientation to Agenda/Director of Transportation Report
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 15
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
1. Eco-Logical Recognition
2. Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Member Representation at Events
• January 25, 2018, Texas Transportation Commission Meeting (RTC
Chair Rob Franke, RTC Vice Chair Gary Fickes, Clay Lewis Jenkins,
Jungus Jordan, Lee M. Kleinman, B. Adam McGough, Mike Taylor,
Oscar Ward, and Kathryn Wilemon)
3. Communication Method for RTC Items/Presentations
4. Air Quality Funding Opportunities for Vehicles (Electronic Item 3.1)
5. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Events (Electronic Item 3.2)
6. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Annual Survey Due February 15
(Electronic Item 3.3)
7. Clean Construction Contract Language Incorporated into the North Central
Texas Council of Governments Public Works Construction Standards
(Electronic Item 3.4)
8. 2017 Transportation Development Credits Annual Report (Electronic
Item 3.5)
9. East/West Equity Update (Electronic Item 3.6)
10. January Public Meeting Minutes (Electronic Item 3.7)
11. February Public Meeting Notice (Electronic Item 3.8)
12. Testimony at the High-Speed Rail Public Hearing (Electronic Item 3.9)
13. Senior Staffing Changes
14. Status Report on the Margaret McDermott Bridge
15. Recent Transportation Events
16. Public Comments Report (Electronic Item 3.10)
17. Recent Correspondence (Electronic Item 3.11)
18. Recent News Articles (Electronic Item 3.12)
19. Recent Press Releases (Electronic Item 3.13)
20. Transportation Partners Progress Reports

Item 4

Blue-Green-Grey Awards
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Emily Beckham, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide information regarding the Blue-Green-Grey
Application for New Ideas funding opportunity, proposals
received, and evaluation process. A recommendation of
projects to select for funding will also be provided and
Regional Transportation Council action requested.
Background: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
issued the Blue-Green-Grey funding opportunity on October 4,
2017. Applications were due on November 3, 2017. Eligible
projects were to be in the 12-county Metropolitan Planning
Area and address innovative outcomes focused on three
elements – Blue (water), Green (environment), and Grey
(transportation infrastructure). Eligible applicants could include
teams of individuals, private firms, and governmental agencies
and could receive a maximum award of $50,000. NCTCOG
will seek approval to proceed with awards for implementation
of projects awarded through the 2017-2018 Blue-Green-Grey
Application for New Ideas. Electronic Item 4.1 provides
additional information on application scoring. Electronic
Item 4.2 reflects NCTCOG staff recommendations.

Item 5

Follow Up to the Texas Transportation Commission Meeting
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10
Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of the January 25, 2018, Texas
Transportation Commission meeting. In addition, staff will
seek additional financial commitment on IH 635 East Phase 3
in order for the Texas Transportation Commission to advance
the procurement of the design-build contract.
Background: Funding for IH 635 East and "Big Projects" in the State of
Texas have been discussed regularly over the past several
months. Regional Transportation Council members and staff
attended the January 25, 2018, Texas Transportation
Commission meeting to present the importance of the
IH 635 East project proceeding to procurement. Electronic
Item 5 contains a summary and proposed action on IH 635
East Phase 3.

Items 6 & 14

6. Mobility 2045 Update and Follow Up to Workshop
Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 15
Presenter: Kevin Feldt, NCTCOG
Item Summary: Work continues on the region’s next long-range transportation
plan, Mobility 2045. Staff will present an overview of the
progress to date, including special initiatives. In addition, staff
will present information regarding:
• Regional Transportation Council workshop summary
• Schedule for completion
Background: The last comprehensive update of the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP) occurred in 2016 with the adoption
of Mobility 2040. Staff has continued MTP development with a
variety of efforts. Development will continue over the next
several months. The Regional Transportation Council is
expected to take action on Mobility 2045 in June 2018.
Mobility 2045 will reassess existing recommendations and
include new demographics, financial forecasts, and planning
initiatives.

14. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Regional Transportation Council is
scheduled for 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the North Central
Texas Council of Governments.