RTC/RFCD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 S. GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY, ROOM 108 LAS VEGAS, NV (702)

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1 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B246 NOTICE AND AGENDA OF PUBLIC MEETING OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 1:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 RTC/RFCD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 S. GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY, ROOM 108 LAS VEGAS, NV (702) This agenda with full backup is available at the Regional Transportation Commission Administration Building, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada; the Regional Transportation Commission s website, or by contacting David Gloria at THIS MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Clark County Government Center 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV City of Henderson Office of the City Clerk 240 Water Street Henderson, NV CC Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Ave. Las Vegas, NV RTC 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV RTC website Nevada Public Notice website BY: OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Page 1 of 2

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3 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B246 Items 2 through 5 are items for possible action. Items 1, 6 and 7 are discussion items and no action can be taken. Please be advised that the Operations Subcommittee has the discretion to take items on the agenda out of order, combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda any time. 1. CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Meeting of July 17, 2018 (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 3. DISCUSS AND RESOLVE VARIOUS TRANSIT SYSTEM/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING OPERATION/LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 4. DISCUSS PROCESS FOR CONTRACTOR NOTIFICATION TO THE PERMITTING AGENCY FOR ROADWAY WORK ZONES NEAR TRAFFIC SIGNALS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 5. DISCUSS CURRENT PAVEMENT MARKING SPECIFICATIONS AND THE DESIRABILITY OF MODERNIZING AND INCORPORATING A PERFORMANCE BASED COMPONENT (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 6. DISCUSS TOPICS OF INTEREST 7. CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION During the initial Citizens Participation, any citizen in the audience may address the Subcommittee on an item featured on the agenda. During the final Citizens Participation, any citizens in the audience may address the Subcommittee on matters within the Subcommittee s jurisdiction, but not necessarily featured on the agenda. No vote can be taken on a matter not listed on the posted agenda; however, the Subcommittee can direct that the matter be placed on a future agenda. Each citizen must be recognized by the Chair. The citizen is then asked to approach the microphone at the podium, to state his or her name, and to spell the last name for the record. The Chair may limit remarks to three minutes duration, if such remarks are disruptive to the meeting or not within the Subcommittee s jurisdiction. The Regional Transportation Commission keeps the official record of all proceedings of the meeting. In order to maintain a complete and accurate record, copies of documents used during presentations should be submitted to the Recording Secretary. The Regional Transportation Commission appreciates the time citizens devote to be involved in this important process. In compliance with Nevada Revised Statute (4), the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada shall create an audio and/or video recording of the meeting and retain such recording(s) for the required period of time. The Regional Transportation Commission Meeting Room and Conference Room are accessible to the disabled. Assistive listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. A sign language interpreter for the deaf will be made available with a forty-eight hour advance request to the Regional Transportation Commission offices. Phone: TDD: Any action taken on these items is advisory to the Regional Transportation Commission. OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Page 2 of 2

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5 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: INITIAL CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION GOAL: ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: In accordance with State of Nevada Open Meeting Law, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Operations Subcommittee shall invite interested persons to make comments. For the initial Citizens Participation, the public should address items on the current agenda. For the final Citizens Participation, interested persons may make comments on matters within the Operations Subcommittee's jurisdiction, but not necessarily on the current agenda. No action can be taken on any matter discussed under this item, although the Operations Subcommittee can direct that it be placed on a future agenda. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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7 DocuSign Envelope ID: E-E80C D-06FFD837EFF3 MINUTES OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA JULY 17, 2018 These minutes are prepared in compliance with NRS Text is in summarized rather than verbatim format. For complete contents, please refer to meeting recordings on file at the Regional Transportation Commission. THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON JULY 10, 2018 Clark County Government Center 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV City of Henderson Office of the City Clerk 240 Water Street Henderson, NV CC Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Ave. Las Vegas, NV RTC 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV RTC Website Nevada Public Notice CALL TO ORDER Mr. Jim Keane, Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. in Meeting Room 108 of the Regional Transportation Commission Administration Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kaizad Yazdani, Chair, Clark County Department of Public Works Eric Hawkins, Vice-Chair, City of Henderson (Alternate) Michelle Castro, Nevada Department of Transportation Mike Hudgeons, City of North Las Vegas Jim Keane, City of Boulder City MEMBERS ABSENT: Ed Kaminski, Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention (Non-voting) Gena Kendall, City of Las Vegas Lt. Greg Munson, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Non-voting) RTC STAFF: John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways Shital Patel, Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation Projects and Operations Manager Dante Bongolan, Project Engineer David Gloria, Administrative Specialist Tamika Davis-Edwards, Office Specialist INTERESTED PARTIES: Justin Anderson, The Barricade Company, LLC Eric Dornak, 3M Stephanie Lopez, Nevada Department of Transportation Amanda Moss, Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association Niccole Solano, Clark County Baillie Sproul, Nevada Department of Transportation

8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E-E80C D-06FFD837EFF3 Minutes-Operations Subcommittee Meeting of July 17, 2018 Page 2 of 5 Item: 1. CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION Comments: No comments were made. Motion: No motion was necessary. Vote/Summary: No vote was taken. Item: 2. DESIGNATE OFFICERS FOR 2018/2019 (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Comments: Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), described how the Operations Subcommittee annually rotates the Chair/Vice-Chair positions alphabetically by entity, meaning that the next Chair will be the representative from Clark County, and the new Vice-Chair would the representative from the City of Henderson. No members expressed objections. Motion: Mr. Mike Hudgeons, City of North Las Vegas, made a motion to approve. Vote/Summary: 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Ayes: Michelle Castro, Eric Hawkins, Mike Hudgeons, Jim Keane, Kaizad Yazdani Nays: None Absent: Gena Kendall Item: 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Meeting of May 22, 2018 (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Comments: No comments were made. Motion: Mr. Jim Keane, City of Boulder City, made a motion to approve the minutes. Vote/Summary: 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Ayes: Michelle Castro, Eric Hawkins, Mike Hudgeons, Jim Keane, Kaizad Yazdani Nays: None Absent: Gena Kendall Item: 4. DISCUSS AND RESOLVE VARIOUS TRANSIT SYSTEM/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING OPERATION/LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Comments: Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), remarked that there were not any issues to discuss under this item. Motion: No motion was necessary. Vote/Summary: No vote was taken.

9 DocuSign Envelope ID: E-E80C D-06FFD837EFF3 Minutes-Operations Subcommittee Meeting of July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 5 Item: 5. APPROVE NEW STANDARD DRAWINGS THROUGH (INCLUSIVE) FOR LANE DELINEATION OPTIONS ON 60-FOOT, 80-FOOT, AND 100-FOOT RURAL ROADWAYS IN UNINCORPORATED CLARK COUNTY (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Comments: Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), requested that this item be pulled from the agenda. He remarked that RTC and Clark County staff are still in discussion and will bring this matter back at a future Operations Subcommittee meeting. Motion: Mr. Jim Keane, City of Boulder City, made a motion to pull Item 5. Vote/Summary: 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Ayes: Michelle Castro, Eric Hawkins, Mike Hudgeons, Jim Keane, Kaizad Yazdani Nays: None Absent: Gena Kendall Item: 6. DISCUSS THE HISTORY, DESIGN, POLICY FOR USE, AND BENEFITS OF THE WORK ZONE PROJECT SIGN USED IN UNINCORPORATED CLARK COUNTY TO COMMUNICATE WORK ZONE INFORMATION TO ROAD USERS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Comments: Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), explained that this item referred a common issue brought up in previous Cone Management Working Group (CMWG) meetings. In the past, agencies were experiencing issues with project coordination. As a result, it was determined that the agencies must take more initiative in communicating and coordinating work zones and project management. He explained that the idea was proposed to create a universal Work Zone Project Sign (Project Sign) to be used around the Las Vegas Valley. However, some entities had issues with this solution and preferred to come up with their own signage. Mr. Peñuelas pointed out that as of 2018, Clark County was the only entity using Project Signs. This item was intended to determine the benefits, if any, of these Project Signs and whether it justified inclusion in the Uniform Standard Specifications and Drawings. Ms. Niccole Solano, Construction Management Inspector for the Clark County Department of Public Works (CCPW), explained that CCPW currently uses the Project Sign described by Mr. Peñuelas. The signage provides valuable information about each project zone such as permit numbers, contractor information, and emergency point of contact. She explained that Clark County has benefited from its use allowing citizens to contact the correct agency to obtain more information about the construction project. Chair Kaizad Yazdani, CCPW, asked Mr. Peñuelas if the Project Sign usage applied only to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or developer projects as well. Mr. Peñuelas was unsure, but Ms. Solano clarified that CIPs have their own designated signs. The Project Signs are for other projects that do not have these designations. The Operations Subcommittee (Subcommittee) members spent some time discussing different signage options and their use amongst the entities. Chair Yazdani remarked that there should be a requirement for a particular type of sign on all RTC-funded projects. The Subcommittee members discussed various situations where detailed signage would be necessary.

10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E-E80C D-06FFD837EFF3 Minutes-Operations Subcommittee Meeting of July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 5 From there, Mr. Peñuelas and Ms. Solano discussed CCPW s policy for when Project Signs are required to be displayed and taken down. Mr. Peñuelas clarified that Project Signs are required after a maximum window of 72 hours, beginning when contractors start work within the project zone. They continued their detailed discussion of Project Sign requirements, with Mr. Peñuelas commenting that it was important to create consistent standards to help bidding contractors know what to expect. Next, Mr. Peñuelas asked what CCPW s policy on signage location in work zones. Ms. Solano replied that, ideally, the signage would include a Work Ahead sign placed 50 to 100 feet behind the Project Sign. In general, signage should be placed near the front of the work zone, though the specific location may depend on the project. Ms. Solano explained these policies are available on the CCPW website. Mr. Justin Anderson, The Barricade Company LLC, remarked that his staff has seen an increase in phone calls wherever Project Signs are displayed. He believes this contributes to fewer calls to the municipalities and less need for inspectors to visit project work zones. Mr. Anderson explained that the entities need to be clear on when and where signs should be placed and for these policies to be better enforced. Mr. Peñuelas asked the Subcommittee members if they believed it would be beneficial to create a subgroup with Clark County staff to discuss policies for Project Signs. Mr. Jim Keane, City of Boulder City, expressed that it would be beneficial to create a universal Project Sign to be more consistent. Chair Yazdani also expressed his support for the idea. Ms. Solano asked if the other entities would be interested in creating a universal Project Sign. Mr. Mike Hudgeons, City of North Las Vegas, and Mr. Keane both said that their respective jurisdictions would be interested in participating. Mr. Peñuelas agreed and restated the importance of signage for traffic operations before concluding the discussion. Motion: No motion was necessary. Vote/Summary: No vote was taken. Item: 7. DISCUSS TOPICS OF INTEREST Comments: Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), pointed out that representatives from Kimley- Horne were present and would be available after the meeting to discuss the future of work zones in the Las Vegas Valley for whomever was interested. Then, Mr. Penuelas also mentioned that at the last Executive Advisory Committee (EAC) meeting, there was a presentation to the public works and planning directors regarding what types of roadway inventory and roadway assets would be captured with Lidar imaging. He said that he welcomed input from the Operations Subcommittee members on what types of uses could come out of this and whether the jurisdictions would be willing to contribute funds toward this project. Chair Kaizad Yazdani, Clark County Department of Public Works, asked to confirm if this would be used for the development of autonomous vehicles. Mr. Peñuelas confirmed that it could be, as well as the verification of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. He went on to explain that the RTC would put out a Request for Information to see what is available in the industry and follow shortly with a Request for Proposals. Mr. Jim Keane, City of Boulder City, expressed his interest in the project. Motion: No motion was necessary. Vote/Summary: No vote was taken.

11 DocuSign Envelope ID: E-E80C D-06FFD837EFF3 Minutes-Operations Subcommittee Meeting of July 17, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Item: 8. CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION Comments: Mr. Jim Keane, City of Boulder City, mentioned that today would be the last Operations Subcommittee meeting for Dante Bongolan, Project Engineer for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). Mr. John Peñuelas, Director of Engineering Services Streets and Highways for the RTC, expressed his appreciation for Mr. Bongolan s service to the RTC. Motion: No motion was necessary. Vote/Summary: No vote was taken. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David Gloria, Recording Secretary Marek Biernacinski, Transcription Secretary

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13 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: TRANSIT SYSTEM/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING OPERATION/LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSS AND RESOLVE VARIOUS TRANSIT SYSTEM/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING OPERATION/LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) GOAL: MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Representatives from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Transit or Planning staff will be present to discuss transit system/traffic engineering operation issues as requested by the Operations Subcommittee members. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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15 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: WORK ZONE NOTIFICATION PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSS PROCESS FOR CONTRACTOR NOTIFICATION TO THE PERMITTING AGENCY FOR ROADWAY WORK ZONES NEAR TRAFFIC SIGNALS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) GOAL: IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND AIR QUALITY BY MANAGING CONGESTION FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: On March 20, 2017, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) launched a webpage to allow contractors to notify the participating agency and the Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation (FAST) Traffic Management Center of work zones near traffic signals. The temporary traffic control (TTC) needed to protect the work zone can interfere with the normal operation of the traffic signal. Therefore, special timing is often required to lessen the negative impact on traffic operations. The webpage provides a "one call"-type system for notification and upload of the TTC plan that allows the participating agency and FAST to collaborate and install the modified timing plan as necessary. This item will allow the participating agencies to share information on the aspects of the system that are providing a benefit, suggest areas for improvement, and direct staff accordingly. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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17 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSS CURRENT PAVEMENT MARKING SPECIFICATIONS AND THE DESIRABILITY OF MODERNIZING AND INCORPORATING A PERFORMANCE BASED COMPONENT (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) GOAL: IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND AIR QUALITY BY MANAGING CONGESTION FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: This item will allow the Operations Subcommittee members the opportunity to share their current practices relative to pavement marking installation and maintenance activities. The desirability to modernize the existing specifications to include performance-based criteria to increase useful life and/or decrease life cycle costs may also be addressed. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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19 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: TOPICS OF INTEREST PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSS TOPICS OF INTEREST GOAL: MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The Operations Subcommittee members can share information about activities, meetings, news and other topics of interest in an informal manner. While no action may be taken on the subjects discussed, this item provides an opportunity for the exchange of information and may serve as the forum to recommend future Operations Subcommittee agenda items. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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21 DocuSign Envelope ID: D EAD75042B REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AGENDA ITEM Metropolitan Planning Organization [X] Transit [ ] Administration and Finance [ ] SUBJECT: FINAL CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PETITIONER TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER: THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE CONDUCT A COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATION GOAL: ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: In accordance with State of Nevada Open Meeting Law, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Operations Subcommittee shall invite interested persons to make comments. For the initial Citizens Participation, the public should address items on the current agenda. For the final Citizens Participation, interested persons may make comments on matters within the Operations Subcommittee's jurisdiction, but not necessarily on the current agenda. No action can be taken on any matter discussed under this item, although the Operations Subcommittee can direct that it be placed on a future agenda. Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. PEÑUELAS, JR., P.E. Director of Engineering Services - Streets and Highways tde

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