Minutes of the HRTPO Board meeting held on September 18, 2014 are attached.

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1 ITEM #16: APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS A. MINUTES Minutes of the HRTPO Board meeting held on September 18, 2014 are attached. Attachment 16-A Recommended Action: Approve the minutes. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

2 Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board Summary Minutes of September 18, 2014 The Hampton Roads TPO Board Meeting was called to order at 10:40 a.m. in the Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance: HRTPO Voting Members in Attendance: McKinley Price, Chair (NN) Linda T. Johnson, Vice-Chair (SU) Alan P. Krasnoff (CH) Ella Ward (Alternate, CH) Barry Cheatham (FR)* John C. Meyer (GL) George Wallace (HA) Mary Jones (JC) Paul D. Fraim (NO) Kenneth I. Wright (PO) HRTPO Nonvoting Members in Attendance: James E. Baker (CH) Randy Martin (FR) Brenda Garton (GL) Anne Seward (IW) Paul Holt (Alternate, JC) Marcus Jones (NO) John Rowe (PO) J. Randall Wheeler (PQ) W. Eugene Hunt (PQ) Barry Porter (SH) Charles Brown (Alternate (SU) Louis Jones (Alternate, VB) Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. (YK) Amy Inman (Alternate, DRPT) Ray Amoruso (Alternate, HRT) James Utterback (VDOT) Cathie France (Alternate, VPA)* Kevan Danker (WATA) Michael Johnson (SH) Selena Cuffee-Glenn (SU) James K. Spore (VB) James O. McReynolds (YK) Shepelle Watkins-White (CTAC) Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Lt. Col. David Huber (Alternate, Langley-Eustis)* Capt. Robert Clark (US Navy) HRTPO Interim Executive Director: Camelia Ravanbakht CTB Participant John Malbon Other Participants: Tom Inglima (Willcox & Savage) HRTPO Voting Members Absent: Dee Dee Darden (IW) William D. Sessoms (VB) Clyde Haulman (WM) Jennifer Mitchell (DRPT) Senator Thomas Norment (GA)** Senator Frank Wagner (GA)** Delegate Chris Stolle (GA)** Delegate David Yancey (GA)** William E. Harrell (HRT) John Reinhart (VPA) HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 1 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

3 HRTPO Nonvoting Members Absent: Mary Bunting (HA) Bryan Hill (JC) James Bourey (NN) Jackson C. Tuttle, II (WM) Jeffrey Breeden (FAA) Irene Rico (FHWA) Tony Cho (FTA) Reginald Lovelace (FTA) Arthur Moye (FTAC) Col. John Allen (Langley-Eustis) Col. William Galbraith (Langley-Eustis) Wayne Shank (NAA) Ken Spirito (PAC) Randall P. Burdette (VDOA) * Late arrival or early departure ** Absent due to a special called General Assembly session Others Recorded Attending: Frank Papcin, Donna Sayegh (Citizens); Earl Sorey (CH); Brian DeProfio (HA); Jamie Oliver (IW); Britta Ayers, Claudia Cotton, Cynthia Rohlf, Bryan Stilley (NN); Brittany Forman, Jeff Raliski, Ron Williams (NO); Eric Nielson (SU); Robert Gey, Brian Solis (VB); Kevin Page (DRPT); Ellis W. James (NEC and Sierra Club Observer); David Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Karen McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Tracy Baynard (McGuire Woods Consulting); Dennis Heuer (RK&K); Scott Lovell (Parsons Brinckerhoff); Hollis Ellis (CAE, Inc.); Rhonda Murray (US Navy); Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky (Portsmouthcitywatch.org); Chris Foley (AECOM); Robbyn Gayer (FHR); Barrett Hardimen, Rick Rowland (Luck Stone Corp.); Sarah McCoy, Andrew Sinclair (Port of Virginia); Dianna Howard (VBTA, VBTP, TLP); Martha McClees (VB Vision); David Pickeral (IBM Corp.); Pete Reilly, Laurie Simmons, Eric Stringfield, Ron Watrous (VDOT); Cathy Aiello (Aiello Enterprises); Sam Belfield, Rob Case, Brian Chenault, Kathlene Grauberger, Michael Kimbrel, John Mihaly, Kendall Miller, Keith Nichols, Dale Stith, Chris Wichman (HRTPO Staff); Kelli Arledge, Melton Boyer, Jennifer Coleman, Nancy Collins, Greg Grootendorst, Randy Keaton, Mike Long, Joe Turner, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff) Approval of Agenda Chair McKinley Price asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Mr. James Utterback requested to pull Agenda Item #14-E FY TIP Amendment Bonus OA: VDOT. Mr. Tom Shepperd Moved to approve the agenda with the one amendment; seconded by Mayor Linda Johnson. The Motion Carried. Workshop Agenda Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Member Comments and Updates Mr. John Malbon, CTB Member, reported that the State Prioritization Process, required by House Bill (HB) 2, is being developed. He indicated that 62 projects were pulled from the Six-Year Improvement Plan (SYIP) in order to input them into this prioritization process. He noted that the Public-Private Partnership (P3) procedure is being revised and the CTB will be briefed on the changes next month. HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 2 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

4 Virginia Department of Transportation Comments and Updates Mr. James Utterback, VDOT Hampton Roads District Administrator, reported that VDOT received $65 million in Bonus Obligation (BO) Authority funding. He indicated the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) public meeting will be held on September 25, He noted that in the near future he would update the HRTPO Board on both the Intermodal 564 Connector and Military Highway projects. Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Comments and Updates Ms. Amy Inman of DRPT reported that DRPT has completed the procurement and initiated the Richmond Area Potomac Segment (RAPS) Tier II EIS for Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR). Military Liaisons Comments and Updates Lt. Col. David Huber thanked the Board for the opportunity to participate in its monthly meetings. Captain Robert Clark reported the U.S. Navy had no comments. Statewide Prioritization for Transportation Project Selection (HB2) Mr. Nick Donahue, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, reported that HB2, championed by both Governor Terry McAuliffe and Speaker William Howell, requires that a statewide prioritization process be created and utilized by the Commonwealth Transportation Board beginning in FY 2017 to allocate funds to capacity-expanding projects. He noted the process is envisioned to increase transparency and accountability. Of particular note in the 2014 Virginia Acts of Assembly associated with HB2: The CTB shall select projects for funding pursuant to the provisions of this Act beginning July 1, At the discretion of the CTB, a project fully funded in the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) that has completed the state environmental review process or the review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) may be exempt from the provisions of this Act. The prioritization process developed pursuant to this Act shall not apply to funds allocated to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund or the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Fund. For the Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia highway construction districts, the CTB shall ensure that congestion mitigation is weighted highest among the factors in the prioritization process. The CTB shall ensure that no project shall be undertaken primarily for economic development purposes. HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 3 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

5 Mr. Donahue stated implementation of HB2 will require an update of the current Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) to de-allocate funds from projects subject to the prioritization process. Chair Price indicated the HRTPO Board transmitted a letter to Secretary Aubrey Layne regarding HB2 and any impacts it may have on the HRTPO-approved Prioritization Process. Secretary Donahue replied that HB2 will not change any regional prioritization process LRTP Amendment HRTF Projects Dr. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Interim Executive Director, reported that HRTPO staff has requested to amend the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to account for the HRTPO Board action of October 17, 2013, in which the Board adopted Resolution which supports the candidate projects to be funded in whole or in part, with Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) revenues. Dr. Ravanbakht introduced Ms. Dale Stith, HRTPO Senior Transportation Planner, to brief the HRTPO Board on this item. Ms. Stith outlined the eight projects as follows: I-64 Peninsula Segment 2: from 0.50 mile east of Route 238 (near Exit 247) to Route 199 (Exit 242) I-64 Peninsula Segment 3: from Route 199 (Exit 242) to Route 199 (Exit 234) I-64 Interchange at Fort Eustis Boulevard Third Crossing Patriots Crossing with Craney Island Connector Third Crossing I-664 Widening: from Bowers Hill to I-64 on the Peninsula, including Bowers Hill Interchange I-64 Southside Widening: from I-464 to Bowers Hill, including High-Rise Bridge I-64/I-264 Interchange (near Norfolk/Virginia Beach line) US Route 460/58/13 Connector: from Bowers Hill to Route 58 Bypass, including SPSA and Airport Interchanges (Mr. Barry Cheatham departs) Ms. Stith commented that the total estimated cost for the projects listed above is approximately $8.56 billion. Over a 20-year period, the cumulative estimated total of HRTF revenues is approximately $8 billion. For the purposes of financial constraint, it is assumed that the difference will be funded with a combination of: Federal funds A portion of the statewide HB2313 revenues expected to be allocated to Hampton Roads Other state funds Other sources, which could include tolls HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 4 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

6 She noted that at the September 2014 TTAC meeting, the representative from FHWA stated that while FHWA supported the amendment request, it recommended that as part of the amendment: More robust public involvement opportunity Details on which projects would include toll funding Updated cost estimates Clarification on year of expenditure used for cost estimates Impact of the no-compete clause related to the Elizabeth River Crossing projects on the projects listed above An interim update (not to exceed 6 months) of the 2034 LRTP including the projects listed above The TTAC approved the Amendment request with the above recommendations and the additional suggestion to include the multimodal component in the description of the two Third Crossing HRTF projects as specified in the original project documents. After a lengthy discussion, Ms. Stith indicated that the 2034 LRTP Amendment HRTF Projects is for HRTPO Board consideration under the Consent Agenda, Item 13. (Mr. Malbon departs) Virginia Rail Development Program: Draft Mr. Kevin Page, DRPT Chief of Rail Transportation reported that Virginia s 2013 State Rail Plan identifies passenger and freight rail improvements in various corridors. Phase I projects of the plan are funded in the state s Six-Year improvement Program (SYIP) with total costs of all planned improvements through 2040 exceeding $6.9 billion. Mr. Page summarized highlights from the Intercity Passenger Rail Operations and Capital Program (IPROC) and outlined funded and unfunded phases of the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor (SHSRC). (Lt. Col. David Huber departs) He indicated that one of the future major rail capital projects under consideration is the Richmond to Norfolk High Speed Rail project. HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 5 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

7 Regular Agenda Public Comment Period Mr. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, Portsmouth Citizen, had planned to provide public comments but had to leave early due to a prior engagement. Mr. Frank Papcin, Virginia Beach Citizen, addressed the HRTPO Board concerning better dissemination of information from the Board meetings. Submitted Public Comments Chair Price reported there were no submitted public comments in the Agenda packet LRTP Amendment HRTF Projects Mayor Kenneth Wright Moved to approve the 2034 LRTP Amendment HRTF projects; seconded by Mr. Shepperd. The Motion Carried. Approval of Consent Items Minutes HRTPO Financial Statement FY TIP Amendment: Gloucester County FY TIP Amendment: VDOT FY TIP Amendment: Bonus OA: VDOT HRTPO Performance Management Process Including FY14 Update of Regional Performance Measures (RPMs) Report 2040 LRTP: Committed and Candidate Transportation Projects Report HRTPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee: Membership Mayor Paul Fraim Moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended (FY TIP Amendment: VDOT was removed from the Consent Agenda during the Approval of the Agenda); seconded by Mayor Wright. The Motion Carried. Additional HRTPO Draft Report Undergoing Public Review Chair Price indicated there was currently one draft report undergoing public review. HRTPO Board Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair Price outlined the HRTPO Board three-month tentative schedule, including the cancellation of the December HRTPO Board meeting. HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 6 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

8 Minutes of HRTPO Committee Meetings Chair Price referenced the minutes of the HRTPO Advisory Committees in the Agenda packet. (Ms. Cathie France departs) For Your Information Chair Price noted the items in the For Your Information section of the Agenda packet. Old/New Business Mayor Price reported that Springsted, Inc., the firm contracted to conduct the HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director Search, ed a survey to HRTPO members. He requested all Board members respond to the by September 24, He stated that Springsted, Inc. planned to have an Executive Director in place by December 15, Mayor Eugene Hunt inquired as to the status of the request to include Franklin and Southampton in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) to allow them to become full HRTPO members. Dr. Ravanbakht replied that HRTPO staff was currently researching the subject. Mayor Fraim noted the HRTPO Nominating Committee would convene its meeting immediately after the Board meeting in Conference Room D. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads TPO, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Mayor McKinley Price Chair Camelia Ravanbakht Interim Executive Director HRTPO Board Summary Minutes September 18, 2014 Page 7 Prepared by K. Grauberger Attachment 16-A

9 B. HRTPO FINANCIAL STATEMENT The Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the activities of August 2014 is attached. This statement reflects the financial status of the HRTPO as a whole. Attachment 16-B Recommended Action: Accept the HRTPO Financial Statement. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

10 HRTPO FISCAL YEAR /31/2014 STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Annual Budget Previous YTD Current Month REVENUES YTD VDOT-PL SEC 112 FEDERAL $ 1,985,006 $ - $ - $ - VDOT-PL SEC 112 STATE 232, VDOT-PL SEC 112 LOCAL 232, VDOT CMAQ Grant 273, VDOT CMAQ Grant (STATE) 75, HRT MATCH 590, WAT MATCH STATE PASS-THROUGH 168, FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH 393, HRTAC 80,000 VDRPT 5303 FEDERAL 318, VDRPT 5303 STATE 39, VDRPT 5303 LOCAL 39, Total Revenue $ 4,430,659 $ - $ - $ - EXPENSES PERSONNEL $ 2,424,071 $ 141,886 $ 165, ,145 CONTRACTUAL 117, SPECIAL CONTRACTS 45, OFFICE SERVICES 318,584 16,731 6,640 23,371 PASS THROUGH EXPENDITURES 1,204, INDIRECT COSTS 319,649 13,278 15,053 28,331 Total Expenses $ 4,430,659 $ 171,896 $ 186,952 $ 358,847 AGENCY BALANCE $ - $ (171,896) $ (186,952) $ (358,847) Attachment 16-B

11 C. BUDGET AMENDMENT: CARRY-OVER FUNDING There was one budget amendment to the HRTPO approved budget this period. Changes were in Project Carryover Funding. This amendment updates budget carry over estimates that were not included in the originally approved budget. Various elements carry forward from year to year. The FY 2015 budget that was created in February and approved in April of 2014 could only estimate the amounts that would be on hand June 30, 2014 to carry over into FY This amendment updates the estimates that were not included in the originally approved budget by overall program category. Attachment 16-C Recommended Action: Approve the budget amendment. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

12 FHWA CMAQ (HSR) ,000 (53,307) 86,693 86,693 0 VDRPT FTA Trans Pass-Thru various 513, , , ,050 0 VDRPT FTA 5303 ' ,052 33, ,052 0 TOTAL AMENDED REVENUE $653,000 $130,795 $783,795 $750,743 $0 $33,052 $0 FHWA CMAQ (HSR) ,000 (53,276) 86,724 86,724 0 VDRPT FTA Trans Pass-Thru various 513, , , ,050 0 VDRPT FTA 5303 ' ,052 33,052 0 $33,052 0 TOTAL AMENDED EXDPENDITURES $653,000 $130,826 $783,826 $750,774 $0 $33,052 $0 FY2015 HRTPO BUDGET AMENDMENT October 16, 2014 Amended Amended Amended Amended Budget Budget Budget Budget Current This Amended TPO PDC TPO PDC Code Element Budget Amendment Budget Pass-Thru Pass-Thru Operations Operations PROJECT CARRY OVER FUNDING REVENUES EXPENDITURES Attachment 16-C

13 D. HRTPO FY 2014 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP has completed its annual review of the FY 2014 financial statements of the HRPDC and their Independent Auditors Report states that they present fairly, in all material respects, the basic financial statements of the HRPDC (fiscal agent for the HRTPO). There were no material weaknesses or deficiencies in any of the internal controls or processes of the financial activity, and all information was free of any material misstatements. This item was presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 8. Recommended Action: Accept the HRTPO FY 2014 Audited Financial Report. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

14 E. HRTPO LEGISLATIVE AD-HOC COMMITTEE ITEMS In preparation for the 2015 General Assembly session, the HRTPO Legislative Ad-hoc Committee met on September 11, 2014 to discuss legislative priorities of the HRTPO and to develop a draft 2014 Legislative Agenda for consideration by the HRTPO Board for submission to the General Assembly. In addition, the Committee recommended a resolution by the HRTPO Board urging the U.S. Congress to pass a long-term national transportation funding authorization. These items are summarized below: i. HRTPO 2015 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA HRTPO BOARD RESOLUTION This resolution, presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 9, lists the legislative priorities recommended as the HRTPO 2015 Legislative Agenda. Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, the resolution will be transmitted to HRTPO local governments and the Hampton Roads Delegation of the General Assembly. Recommended Action: Approve the HRTPO Board Resolution. ii. LONG-TERM NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AUTHORIZATION HRTPO BOARD RESOLUTION This resolution, presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 9, urges the U.S. Congress to pass a long-term surface transportation funding authorization act. Recommended Action: Approve the HRTPO Board Resolution. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

15 F. HRTPO PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR FY SYIP The HRTPO staff assembled the attached list of Hampton Roads priority projects to be considered during the development of the FY SYIP. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the project list. Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, the list of projects will be submitted to VDOT and DRPT during the public comment period. HRTPO staff used the following methodology to arrive at the project lists included in the attachment: Reviewed the CTB priorities for the SYIP Reviewed the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Listed projects in order by HRTPO Prioritization Score per Prioritization Category This item was presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 10. Recommended Action: Approve the HRTPO Priority Project List for the FY SYIP. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

16 G. USDOT REQUEST FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3) PROJECT PROPOSALS In response to a letter from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx regarding a new Government-wide effort to support and expand the use of innovative financing strategies, such as public-private partnerships (P3s), HRTPO staff assembled a list of potential P3 projects in Hampton Roads. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the project list. Upon approval by the HRTPO Board, the project list and a brief summary of each project will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation. This item was presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 11. Recommended Action: Approve the list of potential Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Proposals for submission to USDOT. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

17 H. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: ENDORSEMENT OF PROJECT PROPOSALS The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), established under MAP-21, provides funding for a variety of transportation activities that were previously eligible for funding under separate programs under SAFETEA-LU, including Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to School. The VDOT Local Assistance Division (LAD) coordinates the TAP in Virginia. Each year VDOT requests applications for candidate projects for TAP funding. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2014, and each proposed project must receive endorsement by the appropriate metropolitan planning organization. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended HRTPO Board endorsement of the attached project list. The TAP project proposals are attached and briefly described below: Chesapeake Multi-City Trail System Phase I Project will construct a 10-foot recreational off-road trail system along the abandoned Commonwealth Railroad right-of-way from Gum Court to the Portsmouth City line, a distance of approximately 3.0 miles. The scope includes installation of a pedestrian signal to assist bicyclists and pedestrians in crossing Taylor Road. This trail would become a component of the Multi-City Trail planned to eventually run from Suffolk to Ocean View, a distance of over 30 miles. The Commonwealth Transportation Board allocated $300,000 to this project in the most recent Six-Year Improvement Program. The necessary right-of-way will serve as the City s required 20 percent match. Project cost: $850,000 TAP Funding Request: $380,000 Hampton Roads Transit ADA Bus Stop Compliance Nearly 65 percent of HRT s approximately 3,500 bus stops are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements regarding accessible ramps for wheelchairs and sidewalks. This project is to retrofit some of the most utilized bus stops with sidewalks and wheelchair accessible ramps. HRT anticipates requesting TAP funds in future years to continue retrofitting non-compliant bus stops in the system. Project Cost: $350,000 TAP Funding Request: $280,000 HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

18 Newport News Washington Avenue Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements The project is part of a multi-phase program to provide pedestrian connectivity for people who live and work in downtown Newport News. This phase of the program is to reconstruct pedestrian accommodations along four city blocks of Washington Avenue, from 30th Street to 24th Street, including improvements to lighting, crosswalks, and ADA facilities. The project is located in a Regional Business District and the Historic Newport News District, and will provide better access to public transportation services. Project Cost: $500,000 TAP Funding Request: $400,000 Norfolk Two Project Proposals 1. Elizabeth River Trail Phase 4C/5 Project is to construct a pedestrian and bicycle path from 25th Street to 21st Street that connects other phases of the Elizabeth River Trail. This request is for additional funds for construction of the segment. Additional construction costs are estimated to be $440,000. Project Cost: $440,000 TAP Funding Request: $352, Newtown Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Phase 1 Project will construct pedestrian accommodations and associated drainage work along Newtown Road from the southernmost parking lot at Glad Tidings Church north to Curlew Drive in Norfolk. The sidewalk will aid in pedestrian access to the Newtown Road light rail station. Project design is underway using City funds. Right-of-way acquisition will be undertaken using City funds. Project Cost (Phase I): $2,000,000 TAP Funding Request: $1,600,000 Suffolk Two Project Proposals 1. Seaboard Coastline Trail Project Project will continue construction of a multi-use trail along the former Seaboard Coastline Rail Corridor. The trail will extend between downtown Suffolk and the Chesapeake City Line, a distance of approximately 11 miles. The trail will form the western most section of a 28-mile, multi-city trail. Project Cost: $561,000 TAP Funding Request: $448,800 HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

19 2. Shoulders Hill Road Safe Route to School Project Project will construct approximately 250 feet of sidewalk along the east side of Shoulders Hill Road and approximately 1,100 feet of multi-use path along the west side of the corridor. Other improvements include storm drainage upgrades, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal controls at the intersection of Shoulders Hill Road and Bennetts Creek Park Road. Project Cost: $350,000 TAP Funding Request: $280,000 Virginia Beach Four Project Proposals 1. Salem Road Sidewalk Project will provide a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along the east side of Salem Road from Salem Lakes Boulevard to Rock Lake Loop, a distance of approximately 0.25 mile. The sidewalk will tie into existing sidewalks on both ends of the project and improve safety for pedestrians. Project Cost: $400,000 TAP Funding Request: $320, Cypress Avenue and Mediterranean Avenue Sidewalks Project will provide a 5-foot concrete sidewalk along the west side of both Cypress Avenue and Mediterranean Avenue from 22nd Street to 24th Street, a distance of approximately 0.26 mile. Both sidewalks will tie into existing sidewalks along 24th Street that connect to Virginia Beach Middle School and improve safety for pedestrians. Project Cost: $538,000 TAP Funding Request: $430, West Great Neck Road Sidewalk Project will provide a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along the west side of West Neck Road from Adam Keeling Road to the bridge over Long Creek, a distance of approximately 0.2 mile. The sidewalk will tie into existing sidewalks on both ends of the project and improve safety for pedestrians. Project Cost: $385,000 TAP Funding Request: $308,000 HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

20 4. Thalia Creek Greenway Phase 3 Attachment 16-H Project will provide a 10-foot wide shared-use path along the north side of Thalia Creek from Independence Boulevard across Thalia Creek to tie into the Phase 2 Thalia Creek alignment currently in design, a distance of approximately 0.23 miles. The project includes approximately 450 feet of asphalt path on-grade and 750 feet of raised boardwalk. The boardwalk section will be 14 feet wide to meet VDOT standards. The project will improve safety and convenience for pedestrians. Project Cost: $2,759,000 TAP Funding Request: $800,000 Recommended Action: Endorse the TAP Project Proposals. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda

21 c~ City of Chesapeake iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii V I R G I N I A iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii September 17, 2014 Camelia Ravanbakht, Ph.D., Deputy Executive Director Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization The Regional Building 723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia Department of Public Works Post Office Box Chesapeake, Virginia (757) FAX (757) FAX (757) RE: Transportation Alternatives Program Application Dear Camelia: The City of Chesapeake is requesting the HRTPO's endorsement of our Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application for Chesapeake's portion of the "Multi-City" Trail System. The total project cost is estimated to be $850,000 for design and construction of a 3 mile off-road trail system (Phase 1) along the abandoned Commonwealth Railroad right-of-way from Gum Court to the Portsmouth City line. This scope was recently updated to include installation of a pedestrian signal to assist bicyclists in pedestrians in crossing Taylor Road. The Commonwealth Transportation Board included $300,000 dollars for this project in the most recent Six-Year Plan. We are therefore requesting TAP funding in the amount of $380,000, with the right-of-way necessary to construct the trail serving as the City's required 20% match. By way of background, the referenced rail line is now abandoned as the Commonwealth Rail Line has been relocated to the medians of State Route 164 and Interstate 664. The Virginia Port Authority, as imminent owner of the Commonwealth Rail Line, has expressed the desire to transfer the property to the City of Chesapeake. As such, Chesapeake proposes to construct a 10- foot recreational off-road trail to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. This trail would become a critical component of the larger "Multi-City" Trail that would eventually run from Suffolk to Ocean View, a distance of over 30 miles. The trail project described above has been previously endorsed by the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Chesapeake Transportation Safety Commission, and the Chesapeake Bike and Trails Advisory Committee, and we are again seeking their endorsement for this application. I will be in attendance at the TTAC meeting to answer any questions the committee members may have. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Earl orey, P.E. Assistant Director of Public Works c: Eric J. Martin, P.E., Director of Public Works Michael Barber, Director of Parks and Recreation Jaleh Shea, Director of Planning "The City of Chesapeake adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity. This policy extends to all programs and services supported by the City." Attachment 16-H

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29 Salem Road Sidewalk This project will provide a 5-ft wide concrete sidewalk along the east side of Salem Road from Salem Lakes Boulevard to Rock Lake Loop, a total distance of approximately 0.25 miles. The concrete sidewalk will tie in to existing sidewalks at Salem Lakes Boulevard and Rock Lake Loop. The concrete sidewalk will be located within the existing right-of-way behind the existing swale. This project will greatly improve safety for pedestrians. The Total Project Cost is approximately $400,000. The City will provide the 20% match ($80,000) and request the remaining 80% ($320,000) in TAP funds. Attachment 16-H

30 Cypress Avenue and Mediterranean Avenue Sidewalks This project will provide a 5-ft wide concrete sidewalk along the west side of both Cypress Avenue and Mediterranean Avenue from 22nd Street to 24th Street, a total distance of approximately 0.26 miles. Both concrete sidewalks will tie in to existing sidewalks along 24th Street that connects to Virginia Beach Middle School. This project includes piping the existing ditch, new curb and gutter, tree removal as well as driveway replacement. The concrete sidewalks will be located within the existing right-of-way. This project will greatly improve safety for pedestrians traveling to Virginia Beach Middle School. The Total Project Cost is approximately $538,000. The City will provide the 20% match ($107,600) and request the remaining 80% ($430,400) in TAP funds. Attachment 16-H

31 West Great Neck Road Sidewalk This project will provide a 5-ft wide concrete sidewalk along the west side of West Great Neck Road from Adam Keeling Road to the bridge over Long Creek, a total distance of approximately 0.2 miles. The concrete sidewalk will tie in to existing sidewalks at Adam Keeling Road and the bridge over Long Creek. This project includes new curb, accessible curb ramps, railings and tree removal. The concrete sidewalk will be located within the existing right-of-way. This project will greatly improve safety for pedestrians traveling from Great Neck Point to Shore Drive. The Total Project Cost is approximately $385,000. The City will provide the 20% match ($77,000) and request the remaining 80% ($308,000) in TAP funds. Attachment 16-H

32 Thalia Creek Greenway Phase 3 This project will provide a 10-ft wide shared-use path along the north side of Thalia Creek from Independence Boulevard across Thalia Creek to tie in to the Phase 2 Thalia Creek alignment which is currently in design, a total distance of approximately 0.23 miles. This project includes approximately 450-ft of asphalt path on-grade and 750-ft of raised boardwalk. The raised boardwalk section will be 14-ft wide to meet VDOT standards. Rightof-way may be required from 4 properties. This project will greatly improve both the safety and the convenience of pedestrian access between Town Center and the neighborhoods. The Total Project Cost is approximately $2,759,000. The City is requesting TAP funding in the amount of $800,000 (80% Federal amount). The City will provide $200,000 (the 20% match) and the remaining funding to complete the project ($1,759,000). Attachment 16-H

33 I. HAMPTON ROADS CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS: SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND MITIGATION REPORT This report provides a thorough assessment of the roadway system in Hampton Roads, updates the regional Level of Service (LOS) congestion analysis (using the 2013 Existing and the 2034 Roadway Network), ranks the most congested corridors, and provides congestion mitigation strategies and recommended improvements for the congested corridors. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the final report. This item was presented during the Workshop Agenda under Item 13. Recommended Action: Approve the report. HRTPO Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Agenda