Rapides Area Planning Commission

Transportation Policy Committee Alexandria / Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization

AGENDA

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Conferencing

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes P_F_T_ Motion to approve Minutes for TPC meeting held September 4, 2024.
4. Transportation Policy Committee Elections P_F_T_

• a. Call for nominations TPC Vice-chair from the floor
• b. Motion to approve new TPC Vice-chair

5. MPO Housekeeping Projects for Approval:

• a. FY 2023 - 2026 Transportation Improvement Program P_F_T_ Review of Amendment No. 5 and Administrative Modifications to the current TIP , update regarding implementation of TIP projects.

6. Other Business / Public Comment
7. Adjournment

A/P-MPO TPC 120424 LEGEND: P: Pass; F: Fail; T: Tabled Meeting ID: 831 0690 9402 ADA NOTICE: For special meeting accommodations, contact our ADA Coordinator via phone (318) 487-5401 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Page 1 of 2 December 4, 2024 Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Transportation Policy Committee Meeting December 4, 2024 Rapides Area Planning Commission Conference Room Attendees: Mayor Bishop Nathan Martin Mayor Roy David Broussard Ben Russo Troy Roussell David Gill Kay Michiels Matt Johns Jonathan Bolen Nick Blackstone Jonathan Bolen called the meeting to order, and it was determined that a quorum was present. Agenda Agenda Item #3: Approval of Minutes A motion to approve September 4, 2024, minutes as written by Nathan Martin, seconded by Ben Russo. On vote the motion unanimously passed. Transportation Policy Committee Elections Agenda Item #4: a. Call for Nominations TPC Vice-Chairman b. Motion to approve new TPC Vice-Chairman Call for nominations for TPC Vice-Chairman from the floor made my Chairman Roy. Nomination of Mayor Bishop as TPC Vice-Chairman made by Mayor Roy. Councilman Martin moved to close nominations and a motion was made by Mayor Roy, seconded by Ben Russo to approve Mayor Bishop as the new TPC Vice-Chairman. On vote the motion unanimously passed. MPO Housekeeping Projects for Approval: Agenda Item #5: Motion to approve FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program – Amendment No. 5 The committee reviewed Amendment No. 5 and Administrative Modifications to the current TIP, and an update regarding implementation of TIP projects. a. A motion to adopt the remainder of the TIP Amendment No. 5, minus Jackson Street and Aerial Photography by Mayor Bishop, seconded by Nathan Martin. On vote the motion unanimously passed. b. A motion to include addition of Aerial Photography as part of TIP Amendment No. 5 as originally proposed by Mayor Roy in TIP Amendment No. 5, moved by Mayor Bishop seconded by Ben Russo. On vote the motion unanimously passed. c. A motion to move Jackson Street project from FFY2026 to FFY2027 as proposed by TIP Amendment No. 5, subject to conditions by Mayor Roy, moved by Nathan Martin, seconded by Mayor Bishop. On vote the motion unanimously passed.

Page 2 of 2 December 4, 2024 Transportation Policy Committee Meeting d. A motion to add Jackson Street Project to the February 5, 2025, TPC meeting agenda for reconsideration by Mayor Roy, moved by Nathan Martin, seconded by Mayor Bishop. On vote the motion unanimously passed. Agenda Item #6: The committee discussed efforts to improve vulnerable roadway user safety and intersection improvements along the MacArthur Drive corridor. A motion to adjourn by Nathan Martin, seconded by Troy Roussell. On vote the motion unanimously passed.

Matt Johns Executive Director Kathy Powell Office Manager Jonathan Bolen Transportation Director Destiny Kunefke Safety Planner Jamie Wallace GIS Administrator Blake Powell GIS/Addressing 803 Johnston Street Alexandria, LA 71301 P.O. Box 7586 Phone (318) 487-5401 Fax (318) 487-5406 E-Mail Address: [email protected] M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 12, 2024 TO: The Alexandria - Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Members FROM: Jonathan Bolen Rapides Area Planning Commission RE: APMPO Transportation Policy Committee Meeting There will be a Transportation Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 am, at RAPC and online via Zoom. At this meeting, the Transportation Policy Committee will elect a new vice-chairman and take formal action regarding proposed updates to the Transportation Improvement Program for the Alexandria-Pineville MPO planning area. The agenda and online meeting participation instructions will be posted to our website www.rapc.info/transportation. Please attend or send an alternate to get a vote for these important projects in our metro area. Transportation Policy Committee Members: Mayor Joe Bishop, Pineville, LA Mayor Jacques Roy, Alexandria, LA (Alternate, Mrs. Kay Michiels) Mayor L. Gail Wilkinson, Town of Ball (Alternate, Mrs. Ellen Melancon) Mr. Jim Villard, Alexandria, LA Mrs. Cynthia Perry, Alexandria, LA Mr. Nathan Martin, Pineville, LA (Alternate, Mr. Charlie Moore) Mr. Shawn McGlothlin, President, RPPJ (Alternate, Mr. Cory Ashmore) Mr. Ollie Overton, RPPJ Mr. Troy Roussell, LaDOTD-08 (Alternate, Mr. Jonathan Lachney) Mr. Ben Russo, Regional Port Authority (Alternate Mr. Terry Spruill) Mrs. Ralph Hennessy, England Authority (Alternate, Mr. Scott Gammel) Mrs. Dawn Sholmire, LaDOTD-HQ (Alternate, Mrs. Sarah Moss) Mrs. Laura Phillips, FHWA (Alternate, Mr. Carlos McCloud) Ms. Lynn Hayes, FTA

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