GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Livingston County Highway Department
Groveland, New York
February 10, 2011
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Angela Ellis, Livingston County
Erik Frisch, City of Rochester At Large
Todd Gadd, Wyoming County
James Fletcher, Monroe County At Large
Daniel Hallowell, New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 4
Timothy Hens, Genesee County
Kristen Mark Hughes, Ontario County (Chairperson)
Scott Leathersich, Monroe County At Large (Vice Chairperson)
Terrence J. Rice, Monroe County
Kevin Rooney, Wayne County
David Zorn, Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC)
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Rochelle Bell, Monroe County Planning and Development, representing Tom Goodwin
David Cook, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), representing Mark Aesch
James McIntosh, representing Paul Holahan, City of Rochester
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT AND UNREPRESENTED
Robert Colby, Monroe County
Robert Griffith, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Andrea Guzzetta, Rochester City Council
Peter McCann, Monroe County Supervisors Association
Edward Muszynski, Empire State Development Corporation
C. Mitchell Rowe, Seneca County
Henry Smith, Jr., Orleans County
Chuck Thomas, Rochester City Planning Commission
Douglas Tokarczyk, New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)
Steven Urlass, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
(Vacant), Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
(Vacant), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
(Vacant), Yates County
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Carl Ast, Fisher Associates
Jayme Breschard, G/FLRPC
Tony Favro, GTC staff
Don Higgins, Livingston County
Dennis Judson, Fisher Associates
Richard Perrin, GTC staff
John Polimeni, NYSDOT Region 4
James Stack, GTC staff
1. Call to Order & Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. Kris Hughes welcomed everyone and Members, Alternates, and others present introduced themselves.
Kris Hughes announced that Terry Rice has been named the Public Works Leader of the Year Award from the New York State Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Committee congratulated Terry on his achievement.
2. Public Forum
No one from the public spoke during the Public Forum.
3. Approval of Minutes
Terry Rice moved for approval of the minutes from the January 6, 2011 Planning Committee meeting; David Cook seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Reports and Action on Old Business
a. Reports on UPWP Projects and Other Activities
GTC
Richard Perrin reported:
The remaining elements of the Supplemental Professional Services Database Programming project are being finalized and it will be presented to the Committee for its consideration at the April meeting.
As part of GTC Strategic Planning, GTC staff continue to work with the national Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations on key planning and programming issues to be considered in the next authorization, including national objectives and associated performance measures, level of funding, and the content and structure of funding programs. The NYSMPOs Association will be conducting a strategic planning session tomorrow in Syracuse to determine future goals and activities for the organization.
As part of Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update/Implementation, a Planning Committee meeting has been scheduled for March 1 to review the draft LRTP 2035 document. The document is continuing to be drafted and will be finalized for distribution the week after next.
With regard to the Air Quality Planning and Outreach task, the NYSMPOs Association reviewed and prepared comments on the draft NYS Climate Change Action Plan, focusing on those recommendations that impact transportation and the federal metropolitan planning process.
The three proposals received by the December 17, 2010 deadline for the GTC Household Travel Survey were evaluated and ranked by GTC staff. Interviews with two of the firms were conducted February 9 and references are being checked. A preferred consultant will be recommended to the GTCS, Inc. Board of Commissioners at their March 3 meeting.
With regard to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategic Plan Update, the consultant continues to make the final revisions to the updated regional ITS architecture with presentation to the Committee expected in April.
There is no progress to report on the Diversion Route Planning Initiative.
The Priority Trails Advancement Program consists of two projects. The first steering committee for the Pultneyville to Marion Trail was held January 25 and there will be direct outreach to landowners who may be affected by the alignment. The consultant is assessing alignment options for the Route 104 Ontario to Sodus Trail.
All five projects funded under the Circulation, Parking, Accessibility, and Parking Program are complete.
The update of the Congestion Management Process (CMP) continues to advance as part of the development of the LRTP 2035. Recommendations that directly address reducing delay will be noted as such in the LRTP 2035 document.
With regard to the Greater Rochester Regional Commuter Choice Program, the consultant is continuing to develop the program capabilities assessment and collect the necessary data.
With regard to the Travel Time Data Collection Program, data collection is complete for the second phase on Principal Arterials with speed limit and intersection verification continuing.
Focus groups in all nine counties were conducted in December 2010 and January for the Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan Update. The consultant provided the initial draft report on existing conditions earlier this week and the second steering committee meeting is scheduled for February 16.
With regard to the Regional Goods Movement Strategy, the regional economic and freight profile is being finalized with current and projected conditions through 2035. The survey for shippers, carriers, and other businesses has been completed and will be distributed via business and advocacy groups. The first steering committee meeting is expected to be held in mid-March to gather input on the draft regional profile and discuss associated needs. GTC staff attended a town hall meeting of the NYS Motor Truck Association.
G/FLRPC
Dave Zorn reported:
There is no progress to report on the 2010 Census TAZ Analysis and Revisions project as G/FLRPC is waiting for the release of the 2010 Census data.
Data collection and follow-up for the 2010 Regional Land Use Monitoring Report is underway.
The Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Inventory of Culturally Significant Areas report will be considered by the Planning Committee under agenda item 5.b.2.
Livingston County
Don Higgins reported:
The RFP for the Livingston County Safe Passing Zone Study will be released this month. Data collection is expected to begin in the Spring.
Monroe County
Rochelle Bell reported:
Seventeen of 30 completed surveys for the Monroe County Land Use Monitoring Report have been received from municipalities; follow-up is in progress.
Terry Rice reported:
The draft report for the Monroe County Audible/Tactile Pedestrian Signal Device Study is being reviewed. Presentation is expected at the April Planning Committee Meeting.
The final report for the Monroe County Vertical Curve Safety Study is expected this week, and will be submitted for Planning Committee review at the April or May meeting.
The consultant for the Monroe County Sign Inventory Location Upgrade has completed more than 50 percent of the work and is currently collecting/ integrating more data.
There is no progress to report for the Monroe County High Accident Location Program.
Three proposals have been received for the Monroe County Accident Rate Database GIS Conversion project; consultant selection is expected in March.
City of Rochester
Erik Frisch noted that Chuck Thomas retired effective today.
Erik Frisch reported:
The first steering committee meeting for the Center City Tourist/Visitor Circulation and Pedestrian Wayfinding Study is scheduled for February 24.
The final public meeting for the Center City Circulator Study will be held in March.
Regarding the City of Rochester Urban Trail Linkages Feasibility Study, the draft RFP has been sent to stakeholders for review.
With regard to the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Parking and Circulation Study, field work has been completed and the final draft report is expected to be sent to Steering Committee members soon; the final steering committee meeting will be scheduled in March.
Terry Rice asked that steering committee members have the opportunity to review the final draft before a public meeting is held.
A contract for the St. Paul and North Clinton Two-Way Conversion Study has been awarded to Laberge Group.
RGRTA
David Cook reported:
The contract for the Suburban Transit Station Study was awarded to Nelson Nygaard; total cost will exceed $250,000 with RGRTA supplementing UPWP funds.
Presentation of the RTS Signal Prioritization project is expected in Spring.
The RGRTA Energy Study is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at its December 9 meeting.
There is no progress to report for the RGRTA Transit-Supportive Development Guidelines project.
The RGRTA Route Analysis project is ongoing.
Seneca County
Richard Perrin reported:
The NYS Routes 5 & 20/414 Corridor Study is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at its June 17 meeting.
Wayne County
Kevin Rooney reported:
The draft report for the Cluster Development Enhancement Project Feasibility Study is being reviewed by the project steering committee.
The final report for the Wayne County Safe Passing Zone Survey has been received and will be presented to the Planning Committee at the April meeting.
Other Agencies
Richard Perrin reported:
The most recent component of the Regional Traffic Count Collection project is complete and will be considered by the Planning Committee under agenda item 5.b.1.
The RFP for the Auburn Trail/Ontario Pathways Trail Connection Feasibility Study was advertised on January 28 with proposals due March 11.
There is no progress to report on the Irondequoit Seneca Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study.
The Village of Arcade Main Street Study is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at its December 9, 2010 meeting.
The Dewey Avenue Corridor Traffic Calming Study is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at its December 9, 2010 meeting.
The Town of Macedon NYS Route 31 Corridor Study is complete and was adopted by the GTC Board at its September 8, 2010 meeting.
The final Steering Committee meeting for the Genesee County Central Corridor Plan is being scheduled to review the revised draft report. The second public meeting will be scheduled pending approval of the draft report by the Steering Committee.
The City of Geneva Lakefront/Downtown Connectivity Study is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at its December 9, 2010 meeting.
There is no progress to report for the Victor Transportation Systems Plan.
Kris Hughes noted that leadership of the project advisory board has changed, and the project is expected to progress rapidly.
b. Any Other Old Business or Announcements
Richard Perrin announced that the new president of the Monroe County Supervisors Association, Webster Supervisor Ron Nesbitt, has designated David Dunning as his alternate on the GTC Board; Ontario County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ted Fafinski has re-designated East Bloomfield Supervisor Dorothy Huber as his alternate on the GTC Board; and Livingston County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Merrick has re-designated Angela Ellis as his alternate on the GTC Board; and Chairman Merrick has also reappointed Ms. Ellis as the Livingston County Planning Committee member with Don Higgins and Heather Ferrero as Ms. Ellis alternates.
Terry Rice noted that the former long-time highway superintendent in Seneca County died this morning.
1. Update and discussion on proposed federal legislation.
Both Chairman Mica of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Chairwoman Boxer of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee have stated that they are committed to passing a multi-year surface transportation authorization bill in 2011. USDOT Secretary LaHood has also gone on record that he expects a bill to be enacted by August. SAFETEA-LU expired at the end of September 2009, and the federal programs authorized by it have been continued through extensions. Congress is set to extend the programs once again on or before March 4, when the current extension ends. It is expected that the next extension will run until the end of the current fiscal year.
The biggest issue continues to be how to pay for the spending included in the bill. With the changes in the majority in the House, and both the House and Senate more focused on reducing federal spending, the chances of large increases in transportation funding are remote. Chairman Mica has repeatedly stated that this bill will need to do more with less. Recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) highway trust fund projections show that if spending is continued at current levels, the highway account of the Highway Trust Fund will be negative in 2013 and the transit account balances will be negative in 2014. Without increases in the excise (e.g., gas, diesel, etc.) taxes or more general fund transfers, the next bill will have to rely solely on revenues that are deposited into the trust fund at current rates.
Beyond funding, the committees will be intent on redefining the federal interest in transportation and reviewing the structure of funding programs. This will likely involve consolidating programs and eliminating programs that are no longer relevant. The committees will also look to find new ways to introduce more private sector funding and know-how into the system. Some possibilities under consideration are public-private partnerships and innovative financing strategies. If there is a bill this year, it will likely not include earmarks and both the House and Senate have had serious discussions about rescinding unobligated funds from older earmarked projects.
In terms of current year appropriations, the current Continuing Resolution expires March 4. The House Appropriations Committee approved their plan for allocating $1.055 trillion in new discretionary spending between its 12 subcommittees. This is $35 billion less than the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 level and $73.7 billion less than the Presidents request. The Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Subcommittee allocation is $11.6 billion less than FFY 2010 level; a 17 percent reduction. Its important to note that transportation funding was less than one-third of T-HUD spending in FFY 2010, so, presumably, most of the cuts will come from HUD and not transportation.
Chairman Mica recently announced his plans to conduct a series of national field meetings on the authorization. Working with Congressman Reed (NY-29th), he will be holding one of these meetings in Rochester on February 18. To our knowledge, no invitations have been sent yet but should be forthcoming.
Richards update was followed by a general discussion of Chairman Micas upcoming meeting in Rochester. It is expected to be a roundtable discussion among invited participants but few other specifics have been provided.
Angela Ellis and Kris Hughes noted that the states new Smart Growth infrastructure Act will likely have an as yet unknown impact on project planning and development; they have invited state NYS Department of State officials to the Rochester area for discussions. Richard said that it may present an opportunity to take a broader view of infrastructure capacity and investments.
Terry Rice added that authorizations for federally-funded highway projects are being held up in Albany. Dan Hallowell responded that state cash flow problems, as well as a review of projects by the new state administration, have been holding up projects. If a legitimate need is presented, he will make an appeal to advance a project.
5. Action Items
a. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning adopting the FY 2011-2012 Unified Planning Work Program / Proposed Council Resolution 11-1
(GTC staff)
Richard Perrin discussed the Unified Planning Work Program, indicating that this is the same program as what was put out to the public for review and comment. One public comment was received and a response was provided by GTC staff as included in the meeting package. In addition, GTC staff requested comments from NYSDOT-Main Office and to-date have received one: our FY 2011-2012 FTA Metropolitan Planning allocation is $112 more than what was included in the NYSDOT Call Letter and used to program the draft UPWP. GTC staff recommend that this amount be added to task 1600-Program Reserve. The Committee concurred with this recommendation.
Richard indicated that GTC staff will conduct an additional editorial review and incorporate state-level commissioners that by their appointment will be GTC Board members in Exhibit 2 at the time of adoption.
Two new GTC-staff tasks are included: 5210-Performance Measurement and 5700-Safety Planning. The first is a component of task 5200 (LRTP Development and Implementation) that will receive increased emphasis with the adoption of the LRTP 2035 and, very likely, in the next authorization. The second is for work activities that GTC staff have been conducting primarily under tasks 5500-Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Program and 5520-Safe Routes to School.
Scott Leathersich noted a typo in the draft UPWP.
Richard Perrin complemented the UPWP Committee for their work.
Scott Leathersich moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 11-1, Angela Ellis seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
b. Recommendations to the GTC Board concerning accepting submission of an executive summary and report as evidence of completion of various UPWP Tasks
1. Action concerning accepting the executive summary, Regional Traffic Count Collection, as evidence of completion of UPWP Task 4370 / Proposed Council Resolution 11-3.
James Stack gave an overview of the project. Terry Rice stated that Monroe County is revising the roads that it will conduct counts on since NYSDOT is has or will begin to collect data on some that the County used to count. Richard Perrin said it would be good if all counties did this and if the region was on a three-year cycle for updating counts not conducted by NYSDOT.
2. Action concerning accepting the report, Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Inventory of Culturally Significant Areas, as evidence of completion of UPWP Task 5332 / Proposed Council Resolution 11-4.
Jayme Breschard, G/FLRPC, presented an overview of the study.
Scott Leathersich asked if transportation projects near these sites should take the study into consideration. Jayme responded affirmatively and noted that, though the sites were locally designated as significant historic landscapes, many may be eligible for state or federal designation.
Dave Zorn said the study will be posted this week on the G/FLRPC website.
David Zorn moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 11-3 and 11-4. James Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
c. Action and Recommendations to the GTC Board concerning modifications and amendments to the 2011-2014 TIP
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-1 and proposed Council Resolutions 11-5 and 11-6 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
1. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by renaming and modifying the notes portion of the Twin Bridge Road over Oatka Creek project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-1.
2. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of, renaming, and modifying the description of the Kirk Road Bridge over Round Pond Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-5.
3. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Burnt Mill Road Bridge over Black Creek Preventive Maintenance project / Proposed Council Resolution
11-6.
Terry Rice requested consideration of another amendment, Dorsey Road, with cost increases offset by savings from other projects, specifically Jefferson Road and Mill Road II.
John Polimeni explained that most of the savings on the Jefferson Road project were already allocated as offsets to other amended projects.
A general discussion ensued on when in the project development process a TIP amendment should be pursued: although there are thresholds for TIP amendments, sometimes project timing and budget issues may necessitate special consideration for an amendment. Discussion also focused on how NYSDOT manages project cost overruns and savings.
It was decided that no amendment for Dorsey Road is necessary.
Dan Hallowell moved to recommend approval of Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-1 and Proposed Council Resolutions 11-5 and 11-6. James Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
4. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by changing the phase costs and schedules of select TIP Projects / Proposed Council Resolution 11-7.
Richard Perrin noted a change and distributed a revised exhibit containing an RGRTA project. He also noted that all the projects utilize earmarked discretionary funds and do not impact fiscal constraint.
Jim Fletcher asked if these projects fall out of the TIP if Congress rescinds the earmarks. Richard responded in the affirmative with the exception being if other federal funds were programmed to the project.
Dan Hallowell noted that NYSDOT-Region 4 is preparing a status report on earmarks at the request of NYSDOT Main Office in Albany
Dan Hallowell moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 11-7. Erik Frisch seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 11-8 through 11-36 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
5. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Rochester/Monroe County Traffic Control Center project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-8.
6. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Buffalo Road Preventive Maintenance project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-9.
7. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by reprogramming phases of the Canandaigua Downtown Rail-with-Trail project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-10.
8. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Dewey Avenue Preventive Maintenance project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-11.
9. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Lyell Avenue Reconstruction project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-12.
10. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Edgemere Drive Bridge over Round Pond Outlet project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-13
11. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Union Street Bridge Replacement project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-14.
12. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Long Pond Road Reconstruction project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-15.
13. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Black Street over Mud Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-16.
14. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by advancing phases of the Clarendon Street Bridge over Falls Road Railroad project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-17.
15. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring a phase of the Straub Road over Round Pond Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-18.
16. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the NYS Route 20 at Genesee County Road 35 (East Rd.) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-19.
17. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of and deferring phases of the Rt. 18 over Moorman Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-20.
18. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deleting the Quaker Street Bridge over the Erie Canal project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-21.
19. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Inner Loop Bridge over Brown's Raceway project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-22.
20. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Rt. 390 Multi-Use Trail - Canalway Trail to the 390 Bike Path at Rt. 104 project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-23.
21. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by advancing the Technology Initiatives for Driving Excellence (TIDE) - Phase II project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-24.
22. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by advancing a portion of a phase of the Mt. Hope Station project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-25.
23. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring a phase of the I-390 Rest Areas project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-26.
24. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Rt. 590 Bridges over Rt. 941V (Blossom Rd.) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-27.
25. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Rt. 590 Bridges over Rt. 286 (Browncroft Blvd. / Proposed Council Resolution 11-28.
26. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by deferring phases of the Interstate Overhead Sign Structure Improvement (2011) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-29.
27. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the I-390 Interchange Improvements @ Rt. 15A (Exit 16 Part 1) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-30.
28. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the I-390 Interchange Improvements @ Rt. 15 (Exit 16 Part 2) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-31.
29. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the I-390 Interchange @ East River Rd. (Exit 16A Stage 3 of 4) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-32.
30. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by advancing the Rt. 39 (Main St.) Norfolk Southern Rail Crossing project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-33.
31. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Wilkinson Road Railroad Crossing (CSX RR) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-34.
32. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the School Street Railroad Crossing (OMID RR) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-35.
33. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Evans Road Railroad Crossing (R&S RR) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-36.
Kris Hughes asked if there were any questions or comments on the projects.
John Polimeni noted that all the amendments reflect updated project schedules.
Kevin Rooney moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 11-8 through 11-36. Terry Rice seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 11-37 through 11-46 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
34. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the On-Board Video System Replacements project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-37.
35. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Fluids Management System for RTS & Lift Line project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-38.
36. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the RGRTA Server Virtualization project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-39.
37. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the RGRTA Software for Claims and Workers Compensation project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-40.
38. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the Prior Years cost of the Renaissance Square Transit Center project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-41.
39. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Replace 6 Lift Line Buses project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-2.
40. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by renaming and decreasing the cost of the Purchase 24 Lift Line Buses (FFY 2012) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-42.
41. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Replace 33 Transit Buses (FFY 2012) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-43.
42. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Replace 10 Articulated Transit Buses (FY 2012) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-44.
43. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Preventive Maintenance (2011) project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-45.
44. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the RGRTA Site and Facility Improvements project / Proposed Council Resolution 11-46.
David Cook summarized the amendments.
Kris Hughes asked what is happening to funds that are being removed from the Renaissance Square Transit Center project. David Cook responded that the FTA Section 5307 funds are being re-allocated to the other projects being considered in these proposed amendments.
A general discussion began about using FHWA STP-Flex funds from the Renaissance Square Transit Center project to offset cost increases on non-RGRTA projects. Angela Ellis noted that, although the TIP Development Committee approved re-allocating the funds to other RGRTA projects, she wasnt sure the TDC fully understood that these savings could be re-programmed in a different way.
David Cook noted that this is an opportunity to address transit needs in light of a reduction in State Operating Assistance and mortgage recording tax receipts.
Richard Perrin noted that the fund source was discussed at the TIP Development Committee meeting and that committee did recommend approval of the amendment to the Renaissance Square Transit Center project.
David Cook moved to recommend approval of proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-2 and proposed Resolutions 11-37 through 11-46. Kevin Rooney seconded the motion. With eight abstentions, the motion did not carry.
There was additional discussion on the issue and it was decided that, if future requests are made amend this project, there will be fuller consideration of what funds that are not needed will be reprogrammed to. Another vote on the proposed resolutions was called.
David Cook moved to recommend approval of proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-2 and proposed Resolutions 11-37 through 11-46. Kevin Rooney seconded the motion. The motion passed with three abstentions.
An additional Proposed Council Resolution (11-47) regarding adding preventive maintenance bridge projects to the TIP, which was inadvertently left out of the mailing, was distributed. Richard Perrin stated that GTC and NYSDOT-Region 4 conducted a targeted solicitation for new bridge corrective/preventive maintenance projects that can be delivered in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013. Funding for these projects was included in the 2011-2014 TIP in FFYs 2011 and 2013 as part of the Highway Bridge Block Program.
Terry Rice asked if there was any way to fund the Genesee County North Pembroke Road over Tonawanda Creek Preventive Maintenance proposal for the sake of geographic balance. A general discussion of the pros and cons of geographic balance occurred.
Dan Hallowell said that NYSDOT could free up funds from the Route 590 and Route 104 Bridge Repair project (proposal #10-13) for pre-construction phases of the North Pembroke Road bridge project (proposal #10-2). With the deletion of the Quaker Street Bridge over the Erie Canal project (proposed Resolution 11-21), there is enough Highway Bridge Program funding to accommodate the North Pembroke Road bridge project.
Kris Hughes summarized the discussion and proposal to add Genesee Countys proposal #10-2 and decrease funding for NYSDOTs proposal #10-13.
Terry Rice moved to recommend approval of Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 11-47. Dan Hallowell seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
6. New Business
David Cook reminded the group that draft designs for the Renaissance Square Transit Center will be presented at a public meeting February 9. David also noted that RGRTA is working with the University of Rochester to include a satellite transit station in the proposed College Town development.
7. Public Forum
No one from the public spoke during the public forum.
8. Next Meeting
Next Meeting: March 1, 2011 at the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
Richard Perrin noted that the March 1 meeting will be a special meeting devoted exclusively to the Long Range Transportation Plan.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.