FLORIDA-ALABAMA TPO

BPAC MEETING MINUTES

06/10/2014

FLORIDA-ALABAMA BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)

June 10, 2012 Meeting Minutes

West Florida Regional Planning Council - Staff

West Florida Regional Planning Council – Main Conference Room

4081 East Olive Road

Pensacola, FL

Members Attending:

Don Christian, Vice-ChairEscambia County

Buzz MorleyCitizen; Lillian, AL

Bill JeffriesCity of Orange Beach, AL

Mike KilmerCitizen; Pensacola

Barbara MayallCitizen; Pensacola

Griffin PowellCity of Orange Beach, AL

Tommy BrownEscambia County

Alyssa AndersonPartnership for Healthy Communities

John EllisPensacola Young Professionals

Shawn WardSanta Rosa County

Larry BrownCitizen

Others Attending:

Phil SchadAtkins

Joe WadeCitizen

David ForteEscambia County Traffic

Anne BennettFL-AL TPO

Jim DeVriesFDOT

Christy JohnsonFDOT

Jordan RockwellTPO Staff

Gary KramerTPO Staff

Mary RobinsonTPO Staff

Brittany EllersTPO Staff

Mary Beth WashnockTPO Staff

Dottie TurnerTPO Staff

Brandi WhitehurstTPO Staff

  1. CALL TO ORDER: Donald Christian, Vice-Chair called the meeting to order.
  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  1. PUBLIC FORUM: Chairman Christian called for speakers.

Joe Wade, a concerned citizen, had questions regarding the TPO. He stated that some people like to live outside the city, drive their car and live in a 2,000 sq. ft. home. He asked where the complete streets theory merges with reality? Mr. Mike Kilmer responded to Mr. Wade citing Portland, Oregon data stating 6% of the population use bicycles to commute to work. He said such active living has helped lowerthe city's medical costs over $100,000.00.

  1. Presentation by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Conjunction with Federal Certification Review Process This was not discussed by BPAC.
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of April 2013 Meeting Minutes.Mr. Larry Brown moved to approve the April meeting minutes as presented. Ms. Barbara Mayall seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

2. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-14 to Approve Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Secretary or Designee and the Bureau Chief, Transportation Planning and Modal Programs, or Designee, Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) as Non-Voting advisors to the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - ENCLOSURE A. This item was not discussed by BPAC

3. Consideration of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Escambia County, Baldwin County, and the Florida-Alabama TPO Regarding the administration of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 funds for the Pensacola, Florida-Alabama Urbanized Area - ENCLOSURE B. This item was not discussed by BPAC

4. Consideration of the Membership Certification for the Escambia County and Santa Rosa County

Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Boards - ENCLOSURE C. This item was not discussed by BPAC

5. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-25 to Authorize Filing of the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Planning Grant Agreement with the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged - ENCLOSURE D. This item was not discussed by BPAC

  1. ACTION ITEMS:
  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-10 to adopt the Florida-Alabama TPO FY 2015-2019 TransportationImprovement Program (TIP)

Mr. Gary Kramer noted this is a review item and advised that comments were requested by a deadline of May 2, 2014. Mr. Kramer advised that the comments received are in the related enclosure and further stated he would be happy to answer questions. No questions were presented.

Mr. Shawn Ward moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to signResolution FL-AL 14-10 to adopt the Florida-Alabama TPO FY 2015-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The motion was seconded byMs. Alyssa Anderson and unanimously accepted.

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-17 to amend the FY 2015-2019 TransportationImprovement Program (TIP) to Add #2224761, Design for SR 8 (I-10) at SR 95 (US 29) Interchange

Discussion ensues with a presentation from Christy Johnson, FDOT, on enclosures F through M. She noted that Jim DeVries, FDOT, is contacting cities and counties for traffic light needs and improvements.

Mr. Larry Brown moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-17 to amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Add #2224761, Design for SR 8 (I-10) at SR 95 (US 29) Interchange. The motion was seconded by Ms. Anne Bennett and unanimously accepted.

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-18 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Add #2224762, Construction for SR 8 (I-10) at SR 95 (US 29) Interchange, Phase I

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-19 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Advance #2186053, Construction for SR 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road from SR 297 (Pine Forest Road) to SR 95 (US 29)

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-20 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Advance #2186057, Right-of-Way and Construction for SR 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road from SR 8 (I-10) to SR 297 Pine Forest Road

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-21 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Advance #4130623, Design and Construction for SR 8 (I-10) from Escambia Bay Bridge to East SR 281 (Avalon Boulevard)

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-22 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program to Add #4254944, Construction for Milton Operations Center

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-23 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Add #4257454, Extend Project Termini for Fairfield Drive from North 65thAvenue to North 61st Avenue

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-26 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Add #2186931, Design for Escambia/Santa Rosa Urban Funding Box Contingency

Christy Johnson presented each of the items to the committee in brief detail. General discussion for further clarification on some of the items followed.

Mr. Larry Brown moved to recommend that the TPO approve Resolution FL-AL 14-26 to Amend the FY 2015-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Add #2186931, Design for Escambia/Santa Rosa Urban Funding Box Contingency. The motion was seconded by Ms. Anne Bennett and unanimously accepted.

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-27 to Request that the Florida Department of TransportationReconsider the Design of SR 296 (Bayou Boulevard) at 12th Avenue Intersection (431786-1)

Presentation by Mr. Jim DeVries. Concern was expressed by several in attendance about the impacts to the existing oak trees. This concern has been expressed by the general public to FDOT as well. Mr. DeVries stated that due to the feedback on this project, FDOT is requesting a resolution to delete it from the FDOT Work Program. Mr. John Ellis noted that the CAC recommended a re-design. Several members of the board expressed their desire to keep the funds

for this project local, with the deletion of the project. Mr. Jim DeVries informed the board and the audience that the crash report data was received, sent to the district office for analysis and should be dispersed to members and the public. Other alternatives were considered for this intersection, but none were viable. Ms. Barbara Mayall asked about the Creighton Road project. Mr. DeVries said it was not affected.

Ms. Anne Bennett movedto recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-27 to Request that the Florida Department of Transportation Reconsider the Design of SR 296 (Bayou Boulevard) at 12th Avenue Intersection (431786-1). The motion was secondedby Mr. Larry Brow and was approved with Mr. John Ellis voting in opposition.

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-15 to Amend the 2035 Florida-Alabama Long Range TransportationNeeds and Cost Feasible Plans Regarding Updated Costs, ProjectAdvancements, Re-Segmentation, and LaneCalls

Presentation by Mr. Gary Kramer with general discussion and a questionand answersession following.

Mr. Shawn Ward moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-15 to Amend the 2035 Florida-Alabama Long Range Transportation Needs and Cost Feasible Plans Regarding Updated Costs, Project Advancements, Re-Segmentation, and Lane Calls.The motion was seconded by Mr. Larry Brown and unanimously accepted.

  1. Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-07 to Amend the FY2015-2019 Project Priorities for Pensacola International Airport.

13.Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-16 to Approve Federal Functional Classification Maps for theAdjusted Federal Highway Administration Pensacola, FL-AL Urbanized Area for Escambia and Santa RosaCounties Based on the 2010 Census.

14.Transportation Alternatives Program Prioritization Criteria

Mr. Jordan Rockwell presented. Discussion ensued and it was noted that the TCC recommended changes, including removal of the 100 signature requirement (documentation of public support) and the two local government requirements.

Mr. Shawn Ward moved to recommend that the TPO adopt the TAP Prioritization Criteria with the following considerations: 1) address the local government contribution 2)change the public support requirement to remove 100 signatures for the ‘moderate support’ criterion and 3)reduce the required local government resolution of support from two to one. The motion was seconded Mr. Larry Brown and unanimously approved.

15.Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-24 to Adopt the Scope of Services for a Corridor Management Plan for(CR) 95 A (North Palafox Street), from US 29 (Pensacola Boulevard) to Nine Mile Road, and to Authorize Execution of Consultant Task Order

Mr. Phil Shad presentedand there was brief discussion.

Mr. Larry Brown to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-24 to Adopt the Scope of Services for a Corridor Management Plan for (CR) 95 A (North Palafox Street), from US 29 (Pensacola Boulevard) to Nine Mile Road, and to Authorize Execution of Consultant Task Order. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bill Jeffries and unanimously approved.

16. Election of Chairs and Vice Chairs for FY2015 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015)

The nominating committee recommended retaining the current officers for the next fiscal year.

Mr. Larry Brown moved to retain Dr. Mack Thetford as BPAC Chairman for FY 15 and Mr. Don Christian as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bill Jeffries and unanimously approved.

  1. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) UPDATE

Mr. Jared Perdue provided a presentation on modern roundabouts and explained this is a new tool FDOT is examining for use at intersections. The modern roundabouts are proposed to improve safety and be more time and cost efficient. Apresentationmade by Mr. Jim DeVries with commentary followed about Old Corry Field Road and 9th Avenue and Bayfront area.

  1. REVIEW / INFORMATION ITEMS:
  1. Review of Orange Beach, AL Bicycle/Pedestrian Infrastructure

Mr. Griffin Powell presented information on the trails and sidewalks in the Orange Beach area with discussion and comments following. Mr. Phil Shad noted comments needed to be to be received by July 1, 2014.

  1. Draft Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for Main Street from Barrancas Avenue to Clubbs

Street. Comments are due by July 1, 2014.

3. US 90/SR 10 – Glover Lane to SR 87S Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. No presentation or discussion

4. Update on Re-Evaluation of Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for Nine MileRoad Project(Mobile Highway to Pine Forest Road)

I. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were in the agenda packet with no presentation:

  • TPO Meeting Schedule
  • Advisory Committee Minutes
  • Letter to FDOT Regarding Escambia County as the Designated Recipient of FTA Section 5307fundsfor the Pensacola Urbanized Area
  • TPO Passenger Rail Support
  1. OTHER BUSINESS

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

  1. ADJOURN

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