Members Not in Attendance: Bill Jeffries Robin Edwards Jim Hunt Terry Miller. Others in Attendance Bryant Paulk Christy Johnson Tonya Ellis

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1 FLORIDA, ALABAMA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MINUTES WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated staff) Pensacola City Hall, 222 West Main Street, Pensacola, Florida September 10, 2018 Members in Attendance: Vernon Compton Anne B. Bennett Barbara Mayall Mike Kilmer Lisa Walsh Sean Bullington Jim Roberts Sandy Boyd Kurt Larson Patrick M. McClellan Members Not in Attendance: Bill Jeffries Robin Edwards Jim Hunt Terry Miller Others in Attendance Bryant Paulk Christy Johnson Tonya Ellis Buz Eddy David Haight Ben Faust John Wimberly James L. Gulley Tim Milstead David Forte Jill Varnagatas Richard Harrah FDOT FDOT ECAT City of Gulf Breeze Atkins DRMP HDR Citizen City of Milton Escambia County Flora- Bama Freedom To Go Inc West Florida Regional Planning Council Staff Mary Beth Washnock Gary Kramer Tiffany Bates Jill Lavender Gabrielle Merritt Rob Mahan Kristen Barre Brittany Ellers

2 September 10, 2018 (Page 2 of 8) A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE / PRAYER Chairman Compton called the meeting to order. B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Bates stated that there were some changes to the agenda. She stated that the multi-modal update was going to be presented prior to the Consent Agenda. Ms. Bates stated that under consent item 7, Ms. Anny Shepard had withdrawn her application. Ms. Bates stated that presentation item Enclosure I would be presented prior to Enclosure E. Mr. Roberts moved to approve the September 2018 agenda for the FL-AL Technical Coordinating Committee as amended. Mr. McClellan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. C. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Gulley stated that he wanted to show his support for Resolution FL-AL 18-28, which includes West Cervantes design phase in the amount of $910,000 dollars. Ms. Gulley stated that he was also in support for Resolution FL- AL 18-23, the Project Priorities, because there will be temporary shifts of money to accommodate the West Cervantes Street design phase. Mr. Gulley stated that he did not see any progress with the Public Participation Plan (PPP). Mr. Gulley stated that he would like to know what progress has been done on minority representation. Ms. Walsh stated that there was a subcommittee formed to address the composition of the CAC. Ms. Walsh stated that at the meeting in June the committee established design criteria for the desired make up of membership, based on demographic information available by the census. Ms. Walsh stated that the committee would be meeting before the December meeting. Mr. Sean Bullington volunteered to replace Mr. Victor Jordon on the CAC subcommittee. Ms. Mayall stated that she wanted to give the committee a follow up on the drainage issues on Bayou Boulevard in front of Burnam Woods. Ms. Mayall stated that the road did not flood after the most recent storm. Ms. Mayall commended and thanked Mr. Paulk for his efforts in addressing that issue. Mr. Richard Harrah, president at Freedom To Go Inc, stated that Freedom To Go provides affordable transportation to those who can't or shouldn't drive because of their age, disability, or illness and who don t have access to other reasonable transportation options. Mr. Harrah stated that Freedom To Go is a not for profit organization and provides service in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Mr. Harrah stated that the organization s goals are to make the roads safer by getting those who cannot or should not be driving out of the driver seat and to help give people the freedom to come and go at an affordable rate. D. FDOT UPDATE: FDOT: Mr. Bryant Paulk, AICP, or Ms. Christy Johnson, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Urban Liaisons Mr. Paulk updated the board on the Cervantes Street safety improvements and gave a brief presentation. Mr. Paulk reminded the committee that this project was still at the conceptual level. Mr. Paulk stated that FDOT anticipates beginning design this fiscal year. The project s construction estimate is $8.7 million and FDOT has committed 3.5 million dollars of their safety funds. The

3 September 10, 2018 (Page 3 of 8) department has proposed utilizing the TPO's corridor management funds programmed in FY 21 for $2.5 million to support this project. There is an anticipated local match from the City of Pensacola for $1 million and $1 million from Escambia County to assist in the construction of the project. H. MULTI MODAL UPDATE: 1. ENCLOSURE H- ALL COMMITTEES Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Transit Asset Management Plan Update- Ms. Tonya Ellis, Transit Division Manager, ECAT Ms. Washnock stated that the Multi modal update is a new section in the agenda and during which other modal partners could present and give an update. Ms. Tonya Ellis gave an update on the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Transit Asset Management Plan. Ms. Ellis stated that in July 2016, the Federal Transit Administration published the Transit Asset Management Rule, which requires an Asset Management Plan by October 1, Ms. Ellis stated that this rule requires the transit agency to establish a system of monitoring and maintaining its public transportation assets, to improve safety and increase reliability. Ms. Ellis stated that on September 6, 2018, Escambia County BOCC approved the ECAT Transit Asset Management Plan Performance Measures and Targets. Ms. Ellis stated that today the TCC would be making a recommendation on the TPO's performance measures, which have incorporated ECAT's performance measures for Florida. Ms. Ellis stated that after October 1, any updates to the TIP or LRTP must include a planning process for incorporating those performance measures or targets. I. CONSENT: 1. ALL COMMITTEES- Approval of June 2018 Meeting Minutes 2. ALL COMMITTEES: Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting Targets for System Performance, Pavement, and Bridge Measures 3. ALL COMMITTEES: Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting the Congestion Management Process Plan (CMPP) Minor Update 4. ALL COMMITTEES: Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting the Public Participation Process (PPP) Plan Minor Update for the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) 5. ALL COMMITTEES: Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting the Public Participation Process (PPP) Plan for the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 6. ALL COMMITTEES: Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting Targets for Transit Asset Management Performance Measures 7. CAC AND TPO ONLY: Consideration of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Applications from Ms. Anny Shepard and Mr. Steven Lepscier

4 September 10, 2018 (Page 4 of 8) 8. TPO ONLY: Consideration of a Letter of Support for Mobility Week Mr. Larson moved to approve the CAC August meeting minutes as presented and recommended the TPO approve Consent Agenda items 1-7. Ms. Mayall seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. J. ACTION: 1. ENCLOSURE A- ALL COMMITTEES (TPO ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to Add the Construction Phase for SR 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) from West End of Perdido Pass Bridge to Florida State Line, Resurfacing Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the Amount of $1,552,716- Mr. Vincent Beebe, ALDOT Liaison Mr. Kramer presented. Ms. Jill Varnagatas stated that she does all the environmental permitting for the Flora-Bama. Ms. Varnagatas stated that she works closely with FDOT and ALDOT and supported Enclosure A because it would help maximize parking at the Flora-Bama. Mr. Larson moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL to amend the FY and FY TIPs. Ms. Mayall seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 2. ENCLOSURE B- ALL COMMITTEES (TPO ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to Add the Design Phase for SR 8 (I-10) at CR 99 (Beulah Road), Interchange Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the Amount of $836,592- Mr. Bryant Paulk, AICP, FDOT Urban Liaison. Mr. Compton read Enclosure B and Mr. Paulk presented. Ms. Mayall moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to add the design phase for SR 8 (I-10) at CR 99 (Beulah Road), Interchange Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the amount of $836,592. Mr. Larson seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 3. ENCLOSURE C- ALL COMMITTEES (TPO ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to add the Design Phase for SR 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road from Foxtail Loop to East of SR 8 (I-10), Improvement Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the Amount of $1,050,000- Mr. Bryant Paulk, AICP, FDOT Urban Liaison. Mr. Compton read Enclosure C and Mr. Paulk presented.

5 September 10, 2018 (Page 5 of 8) Mr. Larson moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to add the Design Phase for SR 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road from Foxtail Loop to East of SR 8 (I-10), Improvement Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) number in FY 2018/2019 in the amount of $1,050,000. Ms. Mayall seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 4. ENCLOSURE D- ALL COMMITTEES (TPO ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to Add the Design Phase for SR 10A (US 90) West Cervantes Street from Dominguez Street to A Street, Complete Streets Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the Amount of $910,000-Mr. Bryant Paulk, AICP, FDOT Urban Liaison Mr. Compton read Enclosure C and Mr. Paulk presented. Ms. Mayall moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL amending the FY and FY Transportation Improvement Programs to add the Design Phase for SR 10A (US 90) West Cervantes Street from Dominguez Street to A Street, Complete Streets Project as Financial Project Identification (FPID) Number in FY 2018/2019 in the amount of $910,000. Mr. Kilmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. ENCLOSURE I- ALL COMMITTEES Escambia-Santa Rosa Regional Advanced Traffic Management System (RATMS) and Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Implementation Plan Follow-Up- Mr. Ben Faust, DRMP Mr. Faust gave a presentation on the Escambia-Santa Rosa Regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) for the FL- AL TPO. He described the corridor prioritization and implementation plan. The presentation included a chart of the cost estimate per corridor group and a map displaying each phase. Mr. Faust stated that funding sources could include federal, state, local, and Triumph funds if possible. There were several charts displaying the operational costs for each scenario and how those funds would be distributed. Mr. Mount, WFRPC Executive Director, stated that efforts to implement an ATMS system have been on the table for many years but dollars have always been directed to other projects. Mr. Mount proposed a resolution stating that the TPO agrees to be the lead agency in the development of a Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) and Regional ATMS build out for the on-system roadways within the TPO area. Mr. Mount stated that this resolution would obligate 90% of the Federal Urbanized (SU) funds in Fiscal Year , towards the development of the RTMC and on-system Regional ATMS improvements. Mr. Mount stated that this action would send a unified voice of support for this regional project.

6 September 10, 2018 (Page 6 of 8) Mr. Mount stated that this resolution affirms that the TPO will continue to work with local governments to encourage the development and tie-in of local off-system ATMS improvements and expansion of the system. Mr. Roberts moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL stating that the TPO agrees to be the lead agency in the development of a Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) and Regional ATMS build out for the on-system roadways within the TPO area and agreeing to obligate 90% of the Federal Urbanized (SU) funds in Fiscal Year towards the development of the RTMC and on-system Regional ATMS improvements. Ms. Bennett seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 5. ENCLOSURE E- ALL COMMITTEES (TPO ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution FL-AL Adopting the FL-AL Fiscal Year Project Priorities- Mr. Gary Kramer, WFRPC Staff Florida-Alabama TPO Staffed by the West Florida Regional Planning Council Mr. Kramer presented. Ms. Mayall commended Mr. Kramer on his presentation. Mr. Kramer stated that Escambia County recommended changing Priority #25 Pinestead-Longleaf Connector to Priority #38, changing Priority #27 Sorrento Road to Priority #25, and changing Priority #38 Fairfield Drive to Priority #27. Ms. Mayall moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL adopting the FL-AL Fiscal Year Project Priorities with the recommended changes. Mr. Kilmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 6. ENCLOSURE F- CAC AND TPO ONLY Election of Citizens Advisory Committee Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019)- Ms. Tiffany Bates, WFRPC Staff Ms. Lisa Walsh volunteered herself to serve as the Vice Chair for Fiscal Year Mr. Kilmer moved to elect Ms. Lisa Walsh as the Vice Chair of the Fl-AL CAC fir FY Ms. Mayall seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 7. ENCLOSURE G- CAC AND TPO ONLY Selection of One Citizens Advisory Committee Member to Attend the Fifth Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium and Authorization to Provide Complimentary Registration- Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, WFRPC Transportation Manager. Ms. Mayall stated that she would like to attend the 2018 Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium unless there was someone on the committee who had not been and would like to attend. Ms. Walsh moved to recommend the TPO board select Ms. Barbara Mayall to attend the 2018 Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium as a complimentary guest. Mr. Kilmer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

7 September 10, 2018 (Page 7 of 8) K. WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT- TPO ONLY- Mr. Austin Mount, WFRPC Executive Director I. PRESENTATIONS 2. ENCLOSURE J- ALL COMMITTEES Review of the Draft FL-AL TPO 2018 Ped/Bike Master Plan Update - Ms. Kristen Barre, WFRPC Staff Ms. Barre presented a review of the draft FL-AL TPO 2018 Ped/Bike Master Plan update. Ms. Barre stated that in 2017, the West Florida Regional Planning Council began an update to the FL- AL TPO s Ped/Bike Master Plan. The core of the plan includes the document vision and objectives, a public participation summary, trends and issues in pedestrian/bicycle planning, a list of prioritized projects submitted by municipalities in the FL-AL TPO, and an explanation of the prioritization methodology. This item is for review. Adoption will be requested in December. She asked that all final comments be submitted no later than November 30, ENCLOSURE K- ALL COMMITTEES Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set Aside Update Ms. Kristen Barre, WFRPC Staff Ms. Barre presented and stated that applications for Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside funding are due to FDOT in January TPO staff will be submitting all applications from the Florida-Alabama TPO to FDOT together in one package. To meet this deadline, staff is requesting that all completed applications be received by the close of business on Friday, December 28th, There is no limit to the number of applications submitted, but last year FDOT only considered the TPO s top 5 priority projects. If a project has been funded for design only, FDOT is requesting the applicant re-submit. Projects funded for construction do not need to be re-submitted. Application solicitation starts in October There will be updates to the FDOT application, but the TPO application and criteria will remain the same. A workshop will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 6th, 2018 in the Hagler-Mason Room at Pensacola City Hall, 222 West Main Street, Pensacola, Florida, to rank projects based on the TPO adopted criteria. WFRPC staff will be available to review the application process, answer questions, and review applications for applicants. J. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. ENCLOSURE L- ALL COMMITTEES TCC and CAC August Meeting Minutes FL-AL TPO August Actions Report FDOT FL-AL TPO Joint Certification Statement FDOT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment and Modification Letters FL-AL TPO BUILD Letter of Support Quarterly Air Quality Report 2018 FL-AL TPO Schedule

8 September 10, 2018 (Page 8 of 8) K. OTHER BUISNESS-The next Florida-Alabama TPO meeting will be Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze, Florida. Advisory committee meetings will be held at Pensacola City Hall, 222 West Main Street, Pensacola, Florida on Monday, December 10, The TCC will meet at 8:30 a.m. and the CAC will meet at 10:30 a.m. L. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM