Rapides Area Planning Commission

Transportation Policy Committee Alexandria / Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization

AGENDA

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Conferencing Meeting ID: 851 9299 5254 Join Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85192995254/invitations? signature=a6sBa9X_fzBFSbyaFVcBNU_sJ3QEgROR1MfDO6T9Mak 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Minutes P_F_T_ Motion to approve Minutes for TPC meeting held September 3, 2025. 4.MPO Housekeeping Projects for Approval a.Transportation Improvement Program, Amendment No. 7 P_F_T_ Motion to approve Amendment 6 to the FFY2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program for the Alexandria-Pineville Metro Planning Area. b.2025 HSIP Performance Measures and Safety Target Setting P_F_T_ Motion to approve Safety PM’s supporting LADOTD targets to the MTP 2045 document, pending public comment.. c.FFY 2027-2023 Transportation Improvement Program Development P_F_T_ Motion to approve TIP Project Evaluation and Selection Framework used to develop new TIP . 5.Other Business / Public Comment 6.Adjournment

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Page 1 of 2 December 3, 2025 Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Transportation Policy Committee Meeting December 3, 2025 Rapides Area Planning Commission Conference Room & Online (Zoom) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Attendees:Councilman Nathan Martin Mayor Jacques Roy Juror Olli Overton Becky Edwards (for Mayor Wilking) David Broussard (for Ralph Hennessy) Ben Russo Jonathan Bolen Nick Blackstone Matt Johns Summary: The Transportation Policy Committee meeting on December 3, 2025, focused on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment No. 7, focusing on budget constraints due to LA Act 380, capping federal STP50-200K funds at $3 million annually (FFY). Key projects affected include the Jones Street rehabilitation, which increased from $900,000 to $2.7 million, and the COA asphalt improvements, now over budget at $3.5 million. The committee proposed using a $300,000 surplus for a three-area drainage project to address critical infrastructure needs. The meeting also covered updates on various transportation projects, including the Masonic Drive project and the Atrans’ (Alexandria Transit) preventative maintenance. Item 1 & 2: Call to Order & Roll Call • Mayor Roy called the meeting to order, and Mr. Bolen confirmed attendance, and checked for a quorum. • Opening blessing and remarks for the current season and ongoing challenges. • Online attendance checked. Item 3: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes • Minutes reviewed. • Mayor Roy entertained a motion to approve minutes from June 11, 2025, TPC meeting. • Motion to approve by Mr. Overton, seconded by Mr. Russo; approved by affirmation. Item 4a: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Amendment No. 7 • Update on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), with focus on financial constraints and new federal funding caps (Act 380). • Discussion of project readiness, plan specification and estimation status. • Status updates on England airport, Sonic Drive, and other transportation projects. • Explanation of the need to move certain projects (e.g., Jones Street Rehabilitation) into future years due to budget and eligibility constraints. • Emphasis on not deleting projects, but shifting them in the schedule.

Page 2 of 2 December 3, 2025 Transportation Policy Committee Meeting • Updates on preventative maintenance and changes in the transit program. • Noted increases in cost for certain projects (e.g., England Air Park), changes in project timelines, and updates to MPA aerial photography and transit elements. • Mayor Roy entertains a motion to amend the TIP Amendment No. 7 to include specific use of any overage for a three-area drainage project for Bayous Roberts, Maria, And Flagon. • Motion to approve by Mr. Overton, seconded by Mr. Martin; approved unanimously, pending public comment. Item 4b: MPO Highway Safety Performance Measures & 2026 Target Setting • Mr. Bolen mentions the need to update annual safety performance targets as required by FHWA. • Update on federal performance targets, with decision to defer until next meeting. • Discussion moved to the February 4 TPC meeting due to time constraints. Item 4c: Development of Project Evaluation Rubric • Discussion on creating a rubric/scoring system for evaluating and prioritizing projects in the next four-year TIP. • Criteria discussed include readiness, need, safety improvement, congestion relief, multimodal connectivity, economic access, and regional priorities. • Emphasis that input is needed from the policy group for final approval. • Discussion moved to the February 4 TPC meeting due to time constraints. Items 5 & 6: Additional Items & Adjournment • Brief introduction of new RAPC team member, Jay McBride. • Next meeting to address outstanding items, including safety targets and further TIP project rubric discussion. • No other business was discussed and there were no comments from the public online or in person. A motion to adjourn by Ben Russo, seconded by Nathan Martin. 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, 2025 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 3rd at 10:00 am, at RAPC and online via Zoom. At this meeting, the Transportation Policy Committee will take formal action regarding proposed updates to the Transportation Improvement Program and 2026 Safety Targets 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 (Alternate, Mr. Darrell Basco) Mayor Jacques Roy, Alexandria, LA (Alternate, Mrs. Kay Michiels) Mayor L. Gail Wilkinson, Town of Ball (Alternate, Mrs. Ellen Melancon) Mrs. Cynthia Perry, Alexandria, LA Mr. Jules Green, Alexandria, LA Mr. Nathan Martin, Pineville, LA (Alternate, Mr. Tom Bouchie) Mr. Craig Smith, 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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