METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Administration

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1 Thomas C. Lambert PRESIDENT & CEO METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Administration Working Committee Meeting METRO Board Rm, 2 nd Floor January 19, 2017, 2:00 PM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Lisa Castañeda, Chair Christof Spieler Don Elder BRIEFINGS 1. Monthly Government Affairs Update E. Miranda 2. Monthly Marketing Update S. Scardino 3. Monthly Media Report J. Gray 4. Monthly Human Resource Metrics K. Kauffman Page 1 Wednesday, January 11, :31 AM

2 BOARD BRIEFING SUMMARY SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #: Monthly Goverment Affairs Update AGENDA DATE: DEPARTMENT: Government & Public Affairs PRESENTER: Eduardo Miranda SUMMARY:

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4 Texas House of Representatives METRO Service Area Delegation House of Representatives District 126 Kevin Roberts District 127 Dan Huberty District 128 Briscoe Cain District 129 Dennis Paul District 130 Tom Oliverson District 131 Alma Allen District 132 Mike Schofield District 133 Jim Murphy District 134 Sarah Davis District 135 Gary Elkins District 137 Gene Wu District 138 Dwayne Bohac District 3 Cecil Bell, Jr. District 15 Mark Keough District 16 Will Metcalf District 18 Ernest Bailes District 23 Wayne Faircloth District 24 Greg Bonnen Texas Senate District 139 Jarvis Johnson District 3 Robert Nichols District 140 Armando Walle District 4 Brandon Creighton District 141 Senfronia Thompson District 6 Sylvia Garcia District 142 Harold Dutton, Jr. District 7 Paul Bettencourt District 143 Ana Hernandez District 11 Larry Taylor District 144 Mary Ann Perez District 13 Borris Miles District 145 Carol Alvarado District 15 John Whitmire District 146 Shawn Thierry District 17 Joan Huffman District 147 Garnet Coleman District 18 Lois Kolkhorst District 148 Jessica Farrar District 149 Hubert Vo District 150 Valoree Swanson District 25 Dennis Bonnen District 26 Rick Miller District 27 Ron Reynolds District 28 John Zerwas District 29 Ed Thompson District 85 Phil Stephenson New Member

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6 Senator Fred Mauritz Texas House of Representatives Texas Senate

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8 Senator William N. (Bill) Patman Texas Senate

9 METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman

10 THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TAKES THE REINS 2017 TRANSITION AND POLICY PRIORITIES OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT January 19, 2017

11 CONGRESSIONAL TIMELINE In addition to the President-elect s full agenda, lawmakers have a number of looming deadlines they must address. January 3 Start of the 115 th Congress February 6 President submits his budget March 15 Expiration of debt limit suspension (PL ) April 1 Senate Budget Committee reports concurrent resolution on the budget May 15 Annual appropriation bills may be considered in House June 10 House Appropriations Committee reports last annual appropriation bill Congressional Recess Early September Congress reconvenes October 1 Fiscal Year 2018 begins JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER January 20 Presidential Inauguration February 15 CBO submits report to Budget Committees March 20 Deadline for committees to submit estimates to Budget Committees April 15 Congress completes action on the concurrent resolution on the budget June 15 Congress completes action on reconciliation legislation June 30 House completes action on annual appropriation bills September 30 Fiscal Year 2017 ends Source: Title III of the Congressional Budget Act

12 TRUMP S CABINET OFFICIALS Department of Agriculture Sam Brownback Chuck Connor Sid Miller Dave Heineman Charles Herbster Mike McCloskey Ted McKinney Sonny Perdue Bruce Rastetter Don Villwock Department of Health and Human Services Tom Price Department of Labor Andrew Puzder Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt Department of Commerce Department of Homeland Security Department of State U.S. Mission to the U.N. Wilbur Ross John F. Kelly Rex Tillerson Nikki Haley Department of Defense Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Transportation National Security Adviser James Mattis Ben Carson Elaine Chao Mike Flynn Department of Education Department of the Interior Department of the Treasury CIA Director Betsy DeVos Ryan Zinke Steve Mnuchin Mike Pompeo Department of Energy Department of Justice (Attorney General) Department of Veterans Affairs Rick Perry Jeff Sessions David J. Shulkin Politico 1/17/2017

13 TRUMP S CABINET-LEVEL OFFICIALS Chief of Staff White House Counsel U.S. Trade Representative Reince Priebus Donald McGahn Robert Lighthizer Chief Strategist Senior Advisor Stephen Bannon Special Advisor on Regulatory Reform Carl Icahn Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney Jared Kushner Homeland Security Advisor Director of National Intelligence Counselor Thomas Bossert Dan Coats Press Secretary Kellyanne Conway Director of Trade and Industrial Policy Small Business Administrator Sean Spicer Peter Navarro Linda McMahon Politico 1/17/2017

14 ELECTION RESULTS In 2016, Republicans waged an uphill battle against expectations, defending 24 seats in the Senate while Democrats were only defending 10 seats. Here s what happened and why it matters. KEY TAKEAWAYS President-elect Trump carried members of Congress over the finish line in otherwise difficult races. Rob Portman (R-OH), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Pat Toomey (R-PA) among others rode the President-elect s coattails to victory in battleground states. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Senate candidate Joe Heck (R-NV) distanced themselves from Donald Trump and lost their elections. Pundits predicted Republicans would lose approximately seats in the House of Representatives and 5-8 seats and the majority in the Senate. Instead Republicans only lost 2 Senate seats and 6 House seats. 64,777,890 Popular Votes 62,475,147 Popular Votes SENATE (+2) HOUSE (+6) NOTE: Two members of the Senate are declared Independents but are shown here as Democrats because they caucus with the Democrats in the Senate.

15 INFRASTRUCTURE PRESIDENT-ELECT ON THE ISSUES WE RE GOING TO REBUILD OUR INFRASTRUCTURE, WHICH WILL BECOME, BY THE WAY, SECOND TO NONE. AND WE WILL PUT MILLIONS OF OUR PEOPLE TO WORK AS WE REBUILD IT. New York Times 11/09/2016 PUBLIC OPINION 70% Of registered voters say increasing federal funding for infrastructure will have a positive impact on the economy. Association of Equipment Manufacturers 11/08/2016 THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION President-elect Trump pledged $1 trillion in infrastructure investment over the next decade. He also supported revenue neutrality, likely through pairing infrastructure investment with a business tax reform bill. The proposal would offer $137 billion in federal tax credits to private investors who want to back transportation projects. During her confirmation hearing, the president-elect s pick for Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, said she plans to create a task force on the president-elect s infrastructure plan. Chao also stated she believes the Trump administration will support an infrastructure package that includes direct federal spending. CONGRESS There is bipartisan support for infrastructure investment. However lawmakers have started to indicate that an infrastructure package is more likely to happen later in On Capitol Hill there is disagreement on One-time repatriation (House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and supporters hope to use that money for tax reform) There are an estimated $2.6 trillion in corporate profits abroad. Repatriation could raise as much as $100 billion to $150 billion. If private capital should be leveraged National Infrastructure Bank Distribution of funds (mass transit, bridges, roads, aviation, etc.)

16 REGULATORY REFORM PRESIDENT-ELECT ON THE ISSUES "BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE AND WASHINGTON MANDATES ARE NOT THE ANSWER. Greatagain.gov 11/10/2016 PUBLIC OPINION Should the next president? 28% 48% 17% CNN 11/09/2016 continue Obama s policies be more conservative be more liberal THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION President-elect Trump has prioritized regulatory reform calling for a temporary moratorium on all new regulation and canceling overarching executive orders focusing on environmental and energy policies. Trump Administration officials have said they plan to target regulations that kill jobs and bloat government in efforts to increase profits in the private sector to spur innovation. The President-elect s Cabinet is likely to contain former business executives who have pushed back against regulations in their previous roles. In addition, President-elect Trump has indicated his desire to dismantle Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and the Consumer Protection Act. Sean Spicer, Trump Administration Press Secretary, told reporters that Donald Trump would begin signing executive actions on on Monday, January 23 (CQ Roll Call, 1/17/2017). Trump will have an immediate opportunity to nominate three members of the Securities and Exchange Commission and three members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, two agencies that wrote and implemented more than 100 Dodd-Frank requirements (CQ Roll Call, 1/17/2017). CONGRESS Regulatory reform has been at the core of Speaker Ryan s legislative agenda and Congressional Republicans are likely to push reform shortly after the President-elect takes office. Lawmakers can either pass legislation to roll back regulations or block them through the Congressional Review Act. During the Obama Administration Congress tried to pass legislation that curbed the regulatory power of the President, but it s unclear if Congress will continue on this path or if the President-elect would sign such legislation. Much of Congress role in rolling back regulations will initially manifest in the form of confirming Trump nominees for top administration positions.

17 TAX PRESIDENT-ELECT ON THE ISSUES WE RE GOING TO SUBTANTIALLY SIMPLIFY AND LOWER THE TAXES ANY TIME I HEAR BORDER ADJUSTMENT, I DON T LOVE IT New York Times, 11/09/2016 Wall Street Journal, 1/16/2017 PUBLIC OPINION THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION President-elect Trump s tax plan is as follows: Business tax reform: Lower corporate rate to 15% Reduce or eliminate most deductions and loopholes available to the very rich Phase out the tax exemption on life insurance interest for highincome earners End the carried interest deduction Allow for one-time deemed repatriation 10% rate End to the deferral of taxes on corporate income earned abroad Offer a choice between expensing of equipment or a net interest deduction Simpler tax code with four brackets (0%, 10%, 20%, and 25%) CONGRESS Republicans will immediately unveil a comprehensive tax reform package (both individual and corporate) that fundamentally restructures and simplifies the Tax Code. Republicans are prepared to use budget reconciliation for tax reform if necessary. This all but assures that reform will happen. The current goal is to send a final bill to President Trump by July 31st. Republican Tax Blueprint Lower corporate tax rate to 20% Lower tax rate for small businesses to 25% Consolidate the individual tax code to three tax brackets Full and immediate expensing on business investments No tax on dividends brought home Territorial system Border adjustment 53% of Americans believe the economy is the most important issue facing the country. If Steven Mnuchin, Trumps nominee for Treasury Secretary, were confirmed, he would play a pivotal role in the tax reform process President-elect Trump called the House GOP border adjustment provision too complicated (Wall Street Journal, 1/16/2017). The "border adjustment" proposal is generating the most attention among business stakeholders. This policy could have significant impact on certain industries engaged in cross border transactions. The border adjustment is a consumption based tax that would not apply to exports and would only be charged on goods consumed in the U.S. CNN Exit Poll 11/08/2016 Key congressional committees of jurisdiction over this issue include: House Ways and Means Senate Finance

18 TRADE PRESIDENT-ELECT ON THE ISSUES OUR GOAL IS NOT PROTECTIONISM BUT ACCOUNTABILITY. FREE TRADE IS GOOD AS LONG AS IT IS FAIR TRADE. Washington Post, donaldjtrump.com, greatagain.gov (12/1/2016) PUBLIC OPINION CNN Exit Poll 11/9/16 THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION President-elect Trump plans to: Withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Renegotiate NAFTA or withdraw from the deal under Article 2205 Direct the Treasury Secretary to label China as a currency manipulator Direct the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to identify foreign trade abuses and use every tool possible to end those abuses 200 Day Trade Plan Day 1: Begin NAFTA Reform Day 100: Label China as a currency manipulator Day 200: Consider formal withdrawal from NAFTA CNN 11/16/16 CONGRESS Leaders in both parties expect that the TPP will not receive a vote in the lame-duck Congress has granted the president emergency powers to place tariffs on trade partners that Trump could use against China Key congressional committees of jurisdiction over this issue include: House Ways and Means Senate Finance House Energy and Commerce Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation

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20 BOARD BRIEFING SUMMARY SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #: Marketing Update AGENDA DATE: DEPARTMENT: Marketing PRESENTER: Sydney Scardino SUMMARY: Marketing will provide its standard monthly update to the Committee.

21 2017 M E T R O Marketing Update Sydney Scardino Manager, Creative Services

22 Green Line Completion H a r r i s b u r g O v e r p a s s L a u n c h a n d F r e e R i d e s Rail Platform Posters/Fliers inviting community to celebration and announcing free rides 1/11-1/22 30 sec radio spots Community Event on 1/22 M E T R O M A R K E T I N G U P D A T E

23 Service Change Prep F i n a l i z i n g F e b r u a r y S e r v i c e C h a n g e Service Change is February total routes 31 public guides updated 141 kiosks produced 30,560 Take One (Eng/Sp) 15,060 Take One (Chinese/Vietnamese) M E T R O M A R K E T I N G U P D A T E

24 Pedestrian Safety Campaign B e s m a r t. B e a w a r e. One year campaign to launch with Super Bowl rail and bus awareness Engaging messaging to stand out amongst the clutter Rail platform posters Banners 15 sec radio spots Targeted to major events, college campuses, etc. M E T R O M A R K E T I N G U P D A T E

25 Super Bowl P r e p p i n g f o r t h e B i g G a m e Ongoing work with our Super Bowl Local Organizing Committee partner Implementing comprehensive transit marketing plan including: Bus stop signage Service maps for visitors/customers Directional way finding signage for our system And much more M E T R O M A R K E T I N G U P D A T E

26 This Is My METRO Campaign L a u n c h i n g O u r L a t e s t S t o r y TV spot featuring Catherine Bus and rail rider Previously featured in a radio spot M E T R O M A R K E T I N G U P D A T E

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29 BOARD BRIEFING SUMMARY SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #: Monthly Media Report AGENDA DATE: DEPARTMENT: Press Office PRESENTER: Jerome Gray SUMMARY:

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33 TV, RADIO, PRINT & BLOGS 4 Mentions Outlets

34 TOP STORIES Free Rides for NYE 37 Mentions METRO offers free rides on New Year s Eve Holiday Schedule 20 Mentions Schedule changes for the holidays Accidents w/ Buses 11 Mentions Vehicles crashed into METRO buses

35 NOTABLE HEADLINES 6 Ridership Bucks Trends Grand Parkway Garage Know Before You Go Texas Tribune highlights how the new network improved ridership Houston Chronicle provides a progress update on the new garage Downtown Magazine covers transportation information for SB 51

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37 RIDER CHAMPIONING FOR METRO 8 Vincent Aurelio #HouHacks: Use bus routes for frequent & swift connections between Memorial City and

38 CUSTOMER DRIVEN 9 74K 57 9K Goal People Reached Post Engagements (likes, comments, shares) Improve video audience retention 165K Goal Impressions Tweets Mentions (riders who Improve user engagement

39 METRO STORIES 10 Rep Your Route Peck Elementary teacher rides the 4 Beechnut and the new Purple Line to work. She prepares for class during her ride. 1 3 METRO Salutes 2016 A compilation of significant events, including the appointment of the first woman chair, NCAA Final Four, and the arrival of mobile ticketing to the agency. Rail Safety 9K Adopt-A-School Pedestrian Gets Too Close for Comfort Don t Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn 2 VIDEO VIEWS Facebook & YouTube 4 Employees raise funds to adopt a school featuring founder Rudy Becerra.

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41 BOARD BRIEFING SUMMARY SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #: Monthly Human Resource Metrics AGENDA DATE: DEPARTMENT: Human Resources PRESENTER: Karen Kauffman SUMMARY:

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43 Total Emps PSA Sal LOA Hourly LOA Sal Hires Hourly Hires PSA Hires Salaried Terms Hourly Terms % Turn Over % Operators FT Hr PT Hr PT Hr Ret Non Exempt Maintenance FT Hr PT Hr Ret PSA Hrly PT Hr Non-Ex Exempt FT Salaried FT Salaried Total Emps HC Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 2

44 Date LOA Hires Turnover Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LOA Hires Turnover 3

45 APPLICANT DATA December % White % Black % Hispanic % Asian % Others % Total 3172 Gender Female % Male % Not Specified % TOTAL HIRES External Internal TOTAL % White % Black % Hispanic % Asian % Others/Undisclosed % TOTAL Gender Female % Male % 4% 9% 23% Applicant Demographics December % 57% Gender 53.7% Female 41.0% Male 5.4% Not Specified White Black Hispanic Asian Others Total Internal & External Hires December External Internal White Black Hispanic Asian Others

46 November Maintain Don t Gain 100 Participants December December 14 Healthy Winter Recipes Stop-By-Booth 114 Participants December 7 Surviving the Holidays Seminar, presented by Houston Methodist 28 Participants December 6 Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Community Blood Drive 30 Donors November 9 Self-Defense Class 22 Participants October 12 Onsite Mammograms & Bone Density Screenings 22 Participants October 4 Onsite Mammograms & Bone Density Screenings 19 Participants October 3 Pink Ribbon Stop By Booth (Breast Cancer Awareness) 50 Participants 5