1. ACTION ITEM: Approve December 9, 2015 Meeting Minutes (attachment)

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1 THE HONORABLE KENNETH WILBER, CHAIRMAN DOUG DEMOSI, TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL SKIPPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY MPO Technical Coordinating Committee Wednesday, February 3, 10:30 AM The River Center on the third floor of the Nashville Bridge Building 2 Victory Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee ACTION ITEM: Approve December 9, 2015 Meeting Minutes (attachment) 2. Public Comment 3. TCC Chair s Report Recap of Annual Membership Meeting Other Comments 4. ACTION ITEM: Proposed Amendments to the FYs TIP (attachment) The MPO has proposed the following amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). A 21 day public review and comment period and two public hearings are required prior to adoption by the Board. More information is available at NashvilleMPO.org/plans_programs/tip/. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: TIP # RTP # Project Name Sponsor Action Franklin ITS Infrastructure Franklin Program Const Reserve; Add Eligible Work Type City of Lebanon 3R Program Lebanon Add Funds Consistent City of Fairview 3R Program Fairview Add Funds; Update Description Town Center Trail Mt. Juliet Program Const Reserve Consistent City of Portland 3R Program Portland Add Funds SR 166 at SR 6 Interchange TDOT New Project Middle Tennessee Boulevard Murfreesboro Add Funds SCHEDULE: 2/3 TCC Endorsement 2/17 XB Endorsement 2/19 3/16 Public Review and Comment Period 3/2 First Public Hearing (TCC) 3/16 Second Public Hearing / Adoption (XB) RECOMMENDATION: Endorse proposed amendments for public review and comment. The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in access to, or operation of its programs, services, activities or in its hiring or employment practices. ADA and Title VI inquiries should be forwarded to Michelle Lacewell, Nashville Area MPO, 800 Second Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201, (615) MPO Executive Board and TCC meetings are audio recorded.

2 February 3, 2016 MPO TCC Agenda, 2 of 2 5. PUBLIC HEARING: 2040 Regional Transportation Plan TDOT, public transit agencies, and local communities throughout the Davidson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties have come together to identify major transportation priorities for the next 25 years, Middle Tennessee Connected is the proposed update to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) which is responsible for allocating federal transportation dollars to area roadway and transit improvements, and incorporates the needs of motorist, transit customers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and freight carriers. The MPO is currently seeking comment from transportation planning partners, area stakeholders, and members of the public. More information is available at Connected2040.org. SCHEDULE: 12/9/15 TCC and XB Endorsement 11/13 12/10 Public Review and Comment Period 1/28 Maury County Workshop 2/1 Wilson County Public Workshop 2/2 Williamson County Public Workshop 2/3 Robertson County Public Workshop 2/4 Davidson County Public Workshop 2/9 Rutherford County Public Workshop 2/10 Sumner County Public Workshop 2/3 First Public Hearing (TCC) 2/17 Second Public Hearing / Adoption (XB) RECOMMENDATION: Following a public hearing, endorse the RTP for adoption by the Board. 6. MPO Director s Report Unified Planning Work Program: call for studies for FY 2017 Legislative update Other Comments 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn until March 2, 2016

3 Agenda Item 1. December 9, 2015 TCC Minutes

4 MINUTES Of the Joint EXECUTIVE BOARD And Technical Coordinating Committee Meeting of the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization December 9, 2015 Executive Board Attendees: Mayor Jimmy Alexander, Mr. Steve Bland, Mayor Howard Bradley, Mayor Ernest Burgess, Vice Mayor Jill Burgin (for Mayor Regina Smithson), Mayor Patti Carroll, Mayor John Coombs, Ms. Kristin Costanzo (for Mayor Dennis Waldron), Mayor Dean Dickey, Mayor Rick Graham, Mayor Ed Hagerty, Mr. Gerald Herman, Executive Anthony Holt, Mayor Randall Hutto, Mayor Ken Moore, Mr. Paul Nutting (for mayor Billy Paul Carneal), Commissioner John Schroer, Mr. Dana Richardson (for Mayor Shane McFarland), Mayor Ken Wilber TCC Attendees: Ms. Kim Ark, Mr. Andy Barlow, Mr. Kirk Bednar, Mr. Tom Brashear, Mr. Fred Calvert, Mr. Felix Castrodad, Mr. Jonathan Cleghon, Mr. Paul Corder, Ms. Kristin Costanzo, Mr. Doug Demosi, Mr. John Finke, Ms. Margot Fosnes, Mr. Wayne Hall, Mr. Glenn Harper, Mr. Mike Harris, Mr. Gerald Herman, Ms. Billy Higgins, Mr. Reed Hillen, Mr. Joe Horne, Mr. Jonathan Marston, Mr. Addam McCormick, Mr. Larry McGoogin, Mr. Dana Richardson, Mr. Kevin Rigsby, Mr. Fred Rogers, Ms. Dara Sanders, Ms. Christine Vitt Recognition of MPO Annual Leadership Award Recipients Mayor Ken Wilber, Chair, opened the awards part of the meeting at 12:55 p.m. Ms. Michelle Lacewell presented Ms. Sharon Hurt of J.U.M.P. the Excellence in Ladders of Opportunity award for creating prosperity by embracing diversity and supporting transportation initiatives. Ms. Anna Emerson presented Mr. Patrick Emery the Excellence in Community Development award for his understanding of that good transportation policy has economic value. Accepting for Mr. Emery was Mayor Ken Moore Ms. Rochelle Carpenter presented the Excellence in Innovation Award to Mr. Andy Barlow for his continually thinking outside the box approach to transportation.

5 Mr. Michael Skipper presented the Excellence in Public Health to Ms. Leslie Meehan for her work showing how transportation and health interact. Her work is recognized nationally and internationally. Mayor Philip Craighead presented the Excellence in Transportation award to former Mayor Karl Dean for leadership in moving regional transit forward. Mayor Wilber called the Board meeting to order at 1:12 p.m. He introduced Vice Chair Mayor Randall Hutto and the TCC Chair Mr. Doug Demosi and Vice Chair Mr. Mike Harris. He also introduced Mr. Michael Skipper, MPO Director. Approve meeting minutes Mayor Philip Craighead moved to approve the November 18, 2015 meeting minutes with Mayor Howard Bradley seconding. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Joe Horne moved to approve the December 2, 2016 TCC minutes. Ms. Margot Fosnes seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Proposed Amendments to the FYs TIP Ms. Anna Emerson, MPO staff, briefly went over the amendments to the TIP. The amendments have been out for the required 21 day public review and comment period. To date, there have been no comments received. Mr. Demosi said that the TCC had endorsed these amendments for consideration by the Board at their December 2 nd meeting. Mayor Wilber opened the public hearing on the TIP amendments. There was no public comment. Mayor Wilber closed the public hearing. Mayor Bradley moved to adopt MPO Resolution , amending the FYs TIP. Mayor Craighead seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Endorse Multi Modal Access Fund Proposals Ms. Rochelle Carpenter said that the Multimodal Access fund provides $10M per year in state revenue to support bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects along state routes. Each MPO and RPO in the state was invited to submit up to two applications for funding. She said that nine proposals were received. The MPO staff and BPAC chose 1) City of Lebanon for sidewalks on West Main Street and 2) City of Fairview for sidewalks along Highway 100 for submittal to TDOT. TDOT will score the projects submitted and award the money in February. She said that the staff will work to find other funding for the other seven projects.

6 Mayor Ernest Burgess moved to endorse the regional priorities for TDOT s Multi Modal Access Fund program. Vice Mayor Jill Burgin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Endorse Regional Transportation Plan priorities Mr. Skipper gave a brief overview of the draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) named Middle Tennessee Connected. He said that work on the RTP has been on going for the last five years and sets the long term vision for transportation in Middle Tennessee. The Plan is scheduled for adoption in February The plan addresses all aspects of transportation roads, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian. Mr. Demosi said that the TCC had endorsed the draft Plan for public review and comment at their December 2 nd meeting. Executive Anthony Holt moved to endorse the draft RTP for public review and comment. Mayor Bradley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Election of Executive Board Officers for the 2016 Calendar Year Mayor Burgess gave the slate for the new officers as Mayor Randall Hutto for Chair and Mayor Mary Esther Reed as Vice Chair. Mayor Hutto moved to amend the placement of these officers so that Mayor Wilber remains as Chair until the adoption of the RTP. Mayor Burgess seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Bradley moved to elect the slate, as amended. Vice Mayor Burgin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Adoption of the 2016 Meeting Schedule Unless otherwise noted, the MPO TCC will meet each first Wednesday of each month and the Executive Board will meet each third Wednesday of each month. Mayor Bradley moved that the Executive Board adopt the 2016 Meeting Calendar as presented with Mayor Burgess seconding. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Felix Castrodad moved that the TCC adopt the 2016 Meeting Calendar as presented. Mr. Joe Horne seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

7 MPO Director s Report Mr. Skipper said that the full list of Obligated Projects of FY 2015 will be on the MPO website on Monday, December 14 th. Mr. Skipper thanked Ms. Michelle Lacewell for all of her hard work putting together this meeting. He also thanked the staff for all of their hard work on the draft RTP. Mr. Skipper said that following the adoption of the RTP a Smart City initiative will be launched which will study how to improve traffic. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m. Date: The Honorable Kenneth Wilber Chairman, MPO Executive Board Doug Demosi, AICP Chairman, MPO Technical Coordinating Committee Michael Skipper, AICP Executive Director and Secretary

8 Agenda Item 4. Proposed Amendments to FYs TIP

9 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: Project: Franklin ITS Infrastructure Requested By: City of Franklin Phase: CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Program Reserve Funds for Construction; Add Eligible Type of Work Total Project Cost: $7,225,000 FROM: $7,225, CONST U-RSV 1,000, , , PE-D U-STP 300, , , CONST U-RSV 1,000, , ,000 Total 2,300,000 1,840, ,000 TO: $7,225, PE-D U-STP 300, , , CONST/IMPL U-STP 2,000,000 1,600, ,000 Total 2,300,000 1,840, ,000 Description: Expansion of the City of Franklin s current ITS infrastructure network capabilities into areas with extensive congestion. Work to include CCTV, DMS, weather communication, adaptive signal control, and connecting to TDOT and Brentwood systems. Background: The City of Franklin is ready to proceed with construction and implementation of the project. This amendment proposes to convert FY 2014 and 2015 construction reserve funds into programmed U-STP funds in FY As this is an ITS-type project, the City also requests the addition of implementation as an eligible type of work in order to accomplish all project objectives.

10 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: Project: City of Lebanon 3R Improvement Program Requested By: City of Lebanon Phase: PE, ROW, CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Add Funds Total Project Cost: $797,243 FROM: $399, PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 399, , ,824 Total 399, , ,824 TO: $797, PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 399, , , PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 398, , ,625 Total 797, , ,449 Description: Resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvements of various roads in the City of Lebanon. Background: The City of Lebanon received a new allotment of local STP funds through TDOT s Small Cities Allocation program for FY This allocation was delayed one year due to uncertainties existing during the series of short-term funding bills recently passed by Congress. These funds are available to the City of Lebanon from October 1, 2015 to September 30, Funds must be obligated, but not necessarily expended by September 30, 2016.

11 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: Consistent Project: City of Fairview 3R Improvement Program Requested By: City of Fairview Phase: PE, ROW, CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Add Funds; Update Termini Total Project Cost: $606,975 FROM: $489, CONST L-STP 489, , ,924 Total 489, , ,924 Description: Resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvements of Cox Pike and Cumberland Drive in the City of Fairview. TO: $606, CONST L-STP 489, , , PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 117,354 93, ,471 Total 606, , ,395 Description: Resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvements of various roads in the City of Fairview. Background: The City of Fairview received a new allotment of local STP funds through TDOT s Small Cities Allocation program for FY This allocation was delayed one year due to uncertainties existing during the series of short-term funding bills recently passed by Congress. These funds are available to the City of Fairview from October 1, 2015 to September 30, Funds must be obligated, but not necessarily expended by September 30, The description for this project will also be updated so that the City may use this funding for 3R efforts in the location(s) of its choosing.

12 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: Project: Town Center Trail Requested By: City of Mt. Juliet Phase: CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Program Reserve Funds for Construction Total Project Cost: $2,004,649 FROM: $2,004, CONST CMAQ 1,104, , , PE LOCAL 75, , CONST U-RSV 824, , ,976 Total 2,004,649 1,543, ,930 TO: $2,004, CONST CMAQ 1,104, , , PE LOCAL 75, , CONST U-STP 824, , ,976 Total 2,004,649 1,543, ,930 Description: Construct a multi-use path that will provide for pedestrian/bike travel between Greenhill Road and the Music City Star terminal. Background: The City of Mt. Juliet is ready to proceed with construction of the project. This amendment proposes to convert FY 2014 construction reserve funds into programmed U-STP funds in FY 2016.

13 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: Consistent Project: City of Portland 3R Improvement Program Requested By: City of Portland Phase: PE, ROW, CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Add Funds Total Project Cost: $344,959 FROM: $170, PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 170, , ,090 Total 170, , ,090 TO: $344, PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 170, , , PE, ROW, CONST L-STP 174, , ,902 Total 344, , ,992 Description: Resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvements of various roads in the City of Portland. Background: The City of Portland received a new allotment of local STP funds through TDOT s Small Cities Allocation program for FY This allocation was delayed one year due to uncertainties existing during the series of short-term funding bills recently passed by Congress. These funds are available to the City of Portland from October 1, 2015 to September 30, Funds must be obligated, but not necessarily expended by September 30, 2016.

14 FY TIP Amendments December 2014 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: [to be determined] Project: SR-166 at SR-6 Interchange in Mt. Pleasant Requested By: TDOT Phase: CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: New Project Total Project Cost: $16,200,000 TO: $16,200, CONST HSIP 7,400,000 6,660, , CONST NHPP 8,800,000 7,040,000 1,760,000 0 Total 16,200,000 13,700,000 2,500,000 0 Description: Construction of a new diamond interchange at the intersection of SR-166 and SR-6 in Mt. Pleasant in order to improve safety and operations at the intersection location. Background: TDOT is requesting to add this project to the TIP with $6,660,000 (federal) in FY 2016 HSIP funding and $7,040,000 (federal) in FY 2016 NHPP funding.

15 FY TIP Amendment March 2016 TIP Amendment # TIP #: RTP ID: 1047 Project: Middle Tennessee Boulevard Requested By: City of Murfreesboro Phase: CONSTRUCTION Fiscal Year(s): 2016 Proposed Changes: Add Funds Total Project Cost: $16,570,306 FROM: $9,787, ROW HPP(TN200) 1,237, , , CONST HPP(TN200) 5,041,786 4,033, ,008, ROW M-STP 212, , , CONST M-STP 2,457,361 1,965, , PE, ROW, CONST CMAQ 838, , ,622 Total 9,787,257 7,829, ,957,451 TO: $16,570, ROW HPP(TN200) 1,237, , , CONST HPP(TN200) 5,041,786 4,033, ,008, ROW M-STP 212, , , CONST M-STP 2,457,361 1,965, , PE, ROW, CONST CMAQ 838, , , CONST M-STP 4,235,671 3,388, , CONST LOCAL 2,547, ,547,378 Total 16,570,306 11,218, ,351,963 Description: Closed loop signal coordination system and related road widening (from 4 to 5 lanes), including bike lanes and reconstruction of sidewalks. See following page for amendment background.

16 Background: The City of Murfreesboro requests to add $3,388,537 (federal) in M-STP funds to this project for construction in FY The currently unprogrammed funds will shift to this project from the Cherry Lane Extension with SR-840 Interchange project (TIP# ) where they are held in construction reserve.