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Home My WebLink About2002 07 08 Regular E NEW Appointment to Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee \ COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM E Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X July 8. 2002 Regular Meeting v- Mgr. 1 Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager requests that the City Commission make an Appointment to the Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee, to replace Mr. Robert J. Lochrane, P.E. who has recently resigned. PURPOSE: With the resignation of Mr. Robert J. Lochrane, P.E. who has been representing the City of Winter Springs on the Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee, it is now necessary to make an appointment to fill this vacancy. CONSIDERATIONS: A letter of resignation dated June 21,2002 has been received from Mr. Robert J.. Lochrane, P .E. Mr. Lochrane has been representing the City of Winter Springs on Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee. The individual to take over for Mr. Lochrane will serve a Term of Office which expires in June of2006. Members serving on the Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee: . Serve 4 year terms . Should live or work or both in the City of Winter Springs . Should have an interest in transportation issues . Serves Metroplan Orlando in an advisory role , CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 8. 2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "E" PAGE20F2 Meetings: . Currently held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FUNDING: None. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission make an appointment to the Metroplan Orlando Citizens' Advisory Committee. ATTACHMENTS: A. A copy of a letter of resignation from Mr. Robert J. Lochrane, P .E. B. Information on the Metroplan Orlando organization, including the Citizens' Advisory Committee. COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "A" June 21, 2002 Consulting Engineers · Surveyors O~~\1ED JUN ? 'l 2002 Honorable Paul Partyka Mayor -- City of Winter Springs 1126 East state Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 -- 2799 CITY 01- "VIN I tK ;:';PHINGS U2:~'~/CW~kftl ~ Appointment/Citizens Advisory Committee - Metro Plan Orlando Dear Mayor Partyka, During the past several years r had the privilege of serving the City of Winter Springs as its representative on the Metro Plan Orlando Citizens Advisory Committee. My second term will be expiring this month and due' to business commitments, r will not be able to continue in this advisory position. I appreciated the opportunity to serve the City in his capacity. If I can be of assistance in the City's search for a replacement, please let me know. Sincerely, Ro ert J. Lochrane, P.E. Executive Vice President cc: Ms. Muffett RobinsonlMetro Plan Orlando 201 Soulh Bumby A venue' Orlando, Florida 32803 (407) 896-3317' Fax (407) 896-9167 . www,lochrane.com ATTACHMENT "B " METROPLAN ORLANDO (~~ ~--- ........... ORlANDO " ~~ .' . -. '..'. ,.;, ',". :" ". ....I,!. Page 1 of2 , Home I About Us I Board & Committees I News I Plans & Programs I Feedback I Downloads , I Welcome METROPLAN ORLANDO is the transportation planning partnership for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties - the Orlando metropolitan region. We invite you to browse our website, become familiar with current and future transportation plans for your area, and participate today in planning the transportation system of tomorrow. Board Chairman ..... ."'...;"if,7..".~ .:;: .::":'1$~'."." ..: ,Y' . ! ' ~ ":,' Il;;" ':,' \\.~~l~::: ,/,1/ ',; '" '".;,'" .' : ,,:i: : 'r.;: (';'; 'i Pl ". ' .' ,'.,' ..... t . . . , r.';~ f'l:' City of Kissimmee Vice Mayor Wendell McKinnon was elected Chairman of the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board at the June 19, 2002 Board meeting, replacing Seminole County Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide. Upon his election, Vice Mayor McKinnon announced his desire to continue the progress that has been made in recent years. "We must continue working together as a region to. develop and fund a world- class transportation system," McKinnon stated. Also elected to office terms were: Orange County Commissioner Clarence Hoenstine as Vice Chairman, and Seminole County Commissioner Daryl McLain as Secretary- Treasurer. Each office is a one-year term of service and will run through June 30, 2003. Intelligent Transportation Systems METROPLAN ORLANDO is on the cutting edge of transportation planning. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improve the effectivenss and safety of the region's transportation network through the use of technology - saving time, lives and money. Examples of ITS at work in Central Florida include 1-4 Surveillance & Highway Message Boards, E-PASS, L YMMO, and traffic signal preemption. To learn more, read the latest issue of METROPLAN ORLANDO's ITS newsletter - "The Cutting~g~." ;,j4~ ':.. \ '~: '. ~ ..' "....o. .. p' J~ }.'1;...,,"\4 ,. .., <0" ,;r~,~~....~,~ji.(...f ~::-:~r../7, "'r,~ ~ ./:-' ". ~ 'C ---.-... .~ -,d'. ~ http://www.metroplanorlando.com/ Calendar of Events Catalog Job Opportunities Consultant Services Getting Involved Great links Community Connections I' f II , ~tJy}j"\i~UJ~OUY ~~~lBCTrOCO~:S ,04 TW"5/'I,rfl1l;I'n Visit,,, I~''- rlt( Not :.fa YflJO Click here 10 learn more aboul the developmenl of METRO PLAN ORLANDO's 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan. 00/01 Annual Report METROPLAN ORLANDO's 2000/2001 Annual Report, lilled "Moving in lhe Right Direclion," is now available. You may gel your free copy of this report by mail. Newsletter "On The Move" METROPLAN ORLANDO's newsleller is now available for download. Adobe Acrobat is required. If you don't have Adobe Acrobal you may download it here. 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Citizen Survey Dr. Evan Berman from the University of Central Florida recently conducted a survey of public opinion related to transportation issues. A reQort of the survey results is available as a PDF document. For additional information about the results, please contact Muffet Robinson, Director of Communications and Public Outreach for METROPLAN ORLANDO at (407) 481-5672 x306 or via e-mail. Over $15 Million in Grant Funding Central Florida's transportation system will receive some much needed help from the State of Florida through the Transportation Outreach Program (TOP). Seven projects in the region were selected by a state- appointed advisory council to receive over $15 million in TOP funding. The funding will be used for projects that will have a direct impact on the economic prosperity of Central Florida. Click here for a summary of the seven projects and the economic benefits of each. Highways, Railways, Waterwa Everything we eat, drink, wear, drive or build comes to us by road, rail, air or water. Anything that is manufactured, grown, fabricated or sold goes to market by truck, train, ship or plane. Recognizing the tremendous impact of freight mobility on the economy, METROPLAN ORLANDO is conducting a study of Freight, Goods and Services to develop strategies to improve freight movement and the delivery of goods and services in Central Florida. Click here for more information, or contact Dennis Hooker, Project Manager for METROPLAN ORLANDO, via e-mail. i:J'i'_ '~' ""-'::: .1' f ~ ~:. ,,,,.,~tY."'" ''';r'-:~ /;:',..,~:~: l...~;~'~;~~.i~.\t.~ ~!. '~"..-"..".", J '., , '";.1''' - ,~i~~.,~,; ~::~'= ~~:~:<~~ "--~t~ I[~..J~. ..... '~-""-' I ' ':- _: ~~~~\"83'i~:,o:': ' r ' ,. j r -;::: .'::'1 '1..~<T.1.':. . '.. ":.. '.;l,r . " :t!:r'.7'':;_o.~:_,. -~-'~l' "...,. ,-"~' o {~ .".", _,.._ [1' , ~d'rl 't\i;~i./' ;. ;';", r..'....'~l ..~. . y";\.~.: ~sJ..:, J.'-o ..-.'. !L_..... ~~:;"'j;.... -....1= .... -:.:-...-- :01 .~. i. '. , 'l~' (. c, o I ~',~ '",\". , ~. ~ j Page 2 of2 Board Meetings The METROPLAN ORLANDO Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 355. Click here for more information. / METROPLAN ORLANDO Home I About Us I6.Qalq_~_Committ?J~ I News I Proiects and Workolans I Feedback I Downloads http://www.metroplanorlando.com/ 6/28/2002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO ( l;-) ) ~--~ ~ M~ OR" ANOO .' . ,". ",' ~ Page 1 of 1 , Home I About Us I Board & Committees I News I Plans & Programs I Feedback I. Downloads , I Board & Committees Metrop Ian Orlando Board The METROPLAN ORLANDO Board is ultimately responsible for implementing the transportation planning process within the Orlando Urban Area. The Board is comprised of elected officials from Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, the largest cities in the region, and' representatives from the region's ;'. transportation operating agencies. They meet monthly to discuss issues and make informed decisions about future transportation projects, initiatives, and improvements, thus providing leadership for a continuous and comprehensive transportation planning process. Meeting schedules for our Board and committees are available under the calendar & events section of our web site. Please check there for upcoming meeting dates and times. , , , iii'. .j. :.~;" . . ' , .. , , . 'I' ~) , ,"'. ' ~..... .~. - l J .~ , ..1 .J " ~il- .....~ 'j . Board Chairman Seminole County Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide was elected Chairman of the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board at the June 13, 2001 Board meeting, replacing Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards. Upon his election, Commissioner Van Der Weide announced his desire to advance needed transportation improvements through innovative funding strategies. "We must make a regional commitment today to fund the transportation system of tomorrow," Van Der Weide stated. Also elected to office terms were: City of Kissimmee Commissioner Wendell McKinnon as Vice Chairman, and Orange County Commissioner Clarence Hoenstine as Secretary-Treasurer. Each office is a one-year term of service and will run through June 30, 2002. t, -.. I . .~ . ~. ~I' I METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Board Rosier' Highlights Aaenda . Minules Transportation Technical Committee Descriplion . Rosier Aaenda . Minules ICitizens' AdYisory Committee Description . Roster Agenda' Minutes IBike/Ped AdYisory Committee Description' Roster Agenda' Minules I Municipal Advisory Committee Descriotion . Roster Agenda' Minules Transportation DisadYantaged Local Coordinating Board Descriotion . Roster ~genda . Minutes METROPLAN ORLANDO Home I About Us I B9<lId.,& Corrrrr@j:!e I News I Emjects and Workplans I Feedback I Downloads http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/index.htm 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO ( t.;V ~ OR-l ANOO Page 1 of2 Home I About Us I Board & Committees I News I Plans & Programs I Feedback I Downloads I Board & Committees - Prior to making decisions, the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board receives recommendations from the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC), the Transportation Technical Committee (TIC), the Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) and the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). With these three committees acting in an advisory capacity, there is a greater level of assurance that the transportation decisions being made are technically viable, in line with public opinion, and are bicyclist and pedestrian friendly. These committees meet on a monthly basis and all are welcome to attend. Transportation Technical Committee The Transportation Technical Committee (TIC) is made up of technical staff representing the various local governments within the Orlando urban area, primarily planners and engineers. The TIC is responsible for reviewing and evaluating transportation-related plans and programs before these items are presented to the Board for final approval. The TIC's recommendations to the Board are based upon the technical sufficiency, accuracy and completeness of the studies, plans and programs. This enables the Board to have the input of local technical staff in its decision making process. :.TOP - Citizens' Advisory Committee The cornerstone of any effective transportation planning process is active citizen involvement. The Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) was formed to ensure that the public has the opportunity to review and evaluate all proposed transportation plans and programs. Comprised of volunteers who come together with an interest in transportation, the CAC includes appointed representatives from local counties, cities and municipalities. The CAC assists the Board by expressing opinions, concerns and recommendations on behalf of the regions they represent. =19P- Municipal Advisory Committee The newly-established Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) is http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/committees.htm I METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Boare! Roster. !:!jghliQhts ~Qenda . Minutes Transportation Technical Committee D.e.scl!ptjQD . Roster ~genda . Minutes ICitizens' Advisory Committee Des.c;:rJRtion . Roster ~Qenda . Minutes I Bikel Pcd Advisory Committee Q5!scriQ.tion . Roster &Ienda . Minutes I Municipal Advisory Committc!c Q.ej1criRtion . Roster ~genda . Minutes Tra nsportation D isadva ntagcd Local Coordinating Board QescriRtion . Roster ~enda . Minutes 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page2of2 comprised of Mayors from the cities and towns in Central Florida that do not have direct representation on the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board, as determined by population. The MAC was formed to strengthen ties with those municipalities and to ensure that their views are fully considered in the transportation decision-making process. City of Ocoee Mayor Scott Vandergrift is the Municipal Advisory Committee Chairman and Winter Springs Mayor Paul Partyka is Vice Chairman. -TOP- Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is composed of representatives from local governments and interested citizens. The BPAC is guiding and promoting the development of a bicyclist- and pedestrian-friendly street and pathway system and encouraging the increased use of non-motorized transportation through planning, engineering, education, enforcement and encouragement. The BPAC has completed separate bicycle and pedestrian plans to guide the development of facilities that will improve access and mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the Orlando urban area. -TOP- Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board One additional committee that METROPLAN ORLANDO administratively supports is the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Soard (TOLCS). The TOLCS meets quarterly to coordinate the transportation needs of the physically challenged and economically disadvantaged. The ultimate goal of the TDLCB is to provide cost effective transportation for these groups through coordinated efforts. Its membership includes representatives from various local governments and transportation providers. Their primary responsibility is to evaluate the service provided by the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC). The CTC for the three county area is the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). The scope of their work includes reviewing service levels, safety concerns, eligibility and other pertinent issues. -TOP: METROPLAN ORLANDO Home I Aboul Us I ~~ard & CQmmill~e I News I ergjecls and Workolans I Feedback I Downloads http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/committees.htm 6/2812002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO .' 4I~ ( t,lY' ..~ ----- ......... ORIANOO ,I ~~ l' ....j .'.' .....'..<....... r-Y..... ',l,!. Page 1 of2 I . . Home I About Us I Board & Committees I News I PI~ns & Programs I Feedback I Downloads Citizens' Advisory Committee Roster ORANGE COUNTY Mr. Earle L. Denlon 1017 Gran Paseo Drive Orlando. FL 32825 Ms. Cathy Brown-Butler 1258 Majestic Oak Drive Apopka. FL 32712 Mr. Gregory Jackson 4016 Lake Underhill Road. Apt. L Orlando. FL 32803 Mr. Peter Partlow 1216 Lancasler Drive Orlando. FL 32806 Mr. Jonathan S. Chamberlain 1100 S. Delaney Avenue #F209 Orlando. FL 32806 Ms. Julia Lemon 1461 Grove Terrace Winler Park. FL 32789 Mr. Garritt Toohey 8993 Crichton Wood Drive Orlando. FL 32819 OSCEOLA COUNTY Ms. Jeanette Coughenour 1804 Sir Lancelot Circle Sl. Cloud. FL 34772 Mr. Ray Sessions 625 Lakeshore Boulevard Kissimmee. FL 34744 SEMINOLE COUNTY: Ms. Brenda Carey Tumer Conslruclion Company 2201 Lucien Way. Suite 201 Maitland. FL 32751-7003 533 Thames Circle Longwood. FL 32750 190 Canterclub Trail Longwood. FL 32779 1842 Linden Road Winler Park, FL 32792 121 Larkspur Drive Altamonte Springs. FL 32701 401 Cenler Pointe Circle, Suite 1501 Altamonte Springs. FL 32701 546 Thames Circle Longwood. FL 32750 Mr. Keylor Chan Mr. Richard J. Harris Mr. Jack Lemmon Ms. Polly Miller Mr. Brindley Pielers CHAIRMAN Mr. Craig Van Hooven AL TAMONTE SPRINGS Mr. Hugh Harling Harling Locklin & Associates 850 Courtland Street Orlando, FL 32801 (W) 407-658-4999 FAX 407-277-9588 (W) 407-420-2754 (W) 407-425-7010 (W) 407-481-9006 (W) 407-551-1000 (W) 407-835-9913 FAX 407-835-9914 (W) 407-996-2300 (W) 863-427-0900 (W) 407-299-5000 x1374 FAX 407-847-6029 (W) 407-475-5900 FAX 407-475-5930 (W) 407-767-5722 (W) 407-581-2619 (W) 407-830-8700 (H) 407-260-2012 (W) 407-629-1061 http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/bodycacroster.htm I METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Board Roster. !:!i.9ll!ights t,genda . Minutes Transportation Technical Committee De.scrip.!i.on . Roster t,genda . Minutes ICitizens' Advisory Committee pescrjpEQO . Ro~t!=I t,genda . Minutes I Bikel Ped Advisory Committee R~~dpJLQIl . Roster Aaenda . Minules .1 Municipal Advisory Committee Descrip-tjoJ} . Roster ~genda . Minutes Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board QescSjp!iQ[1 . Roster ~genda . Minutes 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 2 of2 APOPKA Mr. Melvin Kohn 1430 Stormway Court Apopka, FL 32712 BELLE ISLE VACANT CASSELBERRY Mr. Dale Christensen 1080 Crystal Bowl Circle (H) 407-695-6069 Casselberry, FL 32707 KISSIMMEE Mr. Joe Hemphill 2342 Louise Slreel (W) 407-846-4228 VICE-CHAIRMAN Kissimmee, FL 34741 LAKE MARY Mr. John Thomas Crescent Resources (W) 407-688-7202 605 Crescent Executive Court, #112 Lake Mary, FL 32746 LONGWOOD Mr. Jeffrey Dix 150 W. Jessup Avenue (W) 407-667-1777 Longwood, FL 32750 MAITLAND Mr. Kay M. Yeuell 220 White Oak Circle (H) 407-644-7458 Maitland, FL 32751 OCOEE Ms. JoAnne R. Jensen 682 Crooked Creek Drive (H) 407-654- Ocoee, FL 34761 7745 OVIEDO Mr. Dan Greenberg 931 Arrington Circlel (H) 407-366-4751 Oviedo, FL 32765 ORLANDO Ms. Ellen Avery-Smith 1512 E. Jefferson Street (W) 407-244-3234 Orlando, FL 32801 SANFORD Mr. David Gierach P.O. Box 2808 (W) 407 -322-6841 Sanford, FL 32772-2808 FAX 407-330-0639 ST. CLOUD Mr. Mark Kirsch 4318 Pine Lake Drive (W) 407-897-0976 SI. Cloud, FL 34769 FAX 407-897-0997 WINTER GARDEN Mr. Andy Crablree 238 North Highland Avenue (W) 407-828-2742 Winter Garden, FL 34787 WINTER PARK Mr. Richard W. Stevens 924 N. Magnolia, Suite 324 (W) 407-422-6330 Orlando, FL 32803 FAX 407-425-9930 WINTER SPRINGS Mr. Bob Lochrane 1609 Eagle Nesl Circle (W) 407-896-3317 Winler Springs. FL 32708 FAX 407-896-9167 METROPLAN ORLANDO Home I About Us I ~~a1.d~. ~Ql)1mit.t.~~ I News I Proiects and Workolans I Feedback I Downloads http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/body_cacroster.htm 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO (,-~ ~ ~~_fI 'j.~. :r ORLANDO Page 10f3 Home I About Us I Board & Committees I News I Plans & Programs I Feedback I Downloads I Citizens' Advisory Committee CAC Agenda June 26, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (May 22, 2002) 3. CONSIDERA TION OF A TTENDANCE RECORDS/REPORT OF VACANCIES 4. STAFF REPORT 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Election of Officers Action is requested to approve the Nominating Subcommittee's recommendation for the new CAC Chairman and Vice- Chairman. These officers will serve from July 2002 through June 2003. B. Approve FY 2002/03-2006/07 TIP Action is requested to approve the FY 2002/03-2006/07 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This document includes the highway, transit, aviation and bicycle/pedestrian projects that are programmed for funding over the next five years. A copy of the draft TIP is enclosed. C. Recommendation from LRT Southern Alignment Stakeholders Task Force Action is requested to endorse the light rail transit route alignment recommendation recently developed by the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Southern Alignment Stakeholders Task Force. A copy of the recommendation, the evaluation of alignments and a map are enclosed. D. Prospective Funding Earmark Projects for TEA-21 I METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Board Roster' .tfulhJjghts 8Qenda . Minutes Transportation Technical Committee Q~sCr!Rtion . Roster AQenda . Minutes I Citizens' Advisory Committee DescriRtion . Roster 8genda . Minules I Bikel Ped Advisory Committee DescriRtion . Roster 8genda . Minutes I Municipal Advisory Committee DescriQtion . Roster 8genda . Minutes Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board DescriQtion . Roster AQenda . Minules http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/shell.asp ?display=agenda&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 2 of3 Reauthorization Action is requested to approve a list of prospective transportation projects for which to request funding earmarks in the reauthorization of the TEA-21 legislation. A spreadsheet showing the list of prospective projects is enclosed. E. LYNX Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant Proposal and Transportation Plan Endorsement of the LYNX Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant Proposal and Transportation Plan is requested. Information is included. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. PRESENT A nONS AND STA TUS REPORTS A. Status Report on FY 2007/08-2017/18 Prioritized Project List METROPLAN ORLANDO staff will present a status report on the development of the new FY 2007/08-2016/17 Prioritized Project List for information purposes. B. Status Report on Revised Procedure for Amending LRTP and TIP METROPLAN ORLANDO staff will present a status report on the review by the Plans and Programs Subcommittee of Section 351-1.009 of the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board Rules, which contains the procedures for amending the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The purpose of the review is to determine whether changes to these procedures are needed. A copy of Section 351-1.009 is enclosed. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Update Report on Legislative Activities METROPLAN ORLANDO staff will report on the latest Florida Legislature activities pertaining to transportation issues. B. Report on Air Quality Status and Activities of Central Florida Clean Air Team METROPLAN ORLANDO staff will present a report on the current status of the air quality monitoring readings in the Orlando Urban Area, and on the latest activities of the Central Florida Clean Air Team. C. Status of Year 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan METROPLAN ORLANDO staff will report on the current status of the Year 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan. O. FOOT Monthly Construction Status Report The FOOT Monthly Construction Status Report for June 1, 2002 for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties is enclosed for information purposes. E. Prospective Local Transportation Revenue Sources Information on prospective local transportation revenue sources, including the local option gas tax, is enclosed. F. Status of Proposed North-South Commuter Rail Project http://www.metreplanorlando.comlboards/shell.asp ?display=agenda&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO Page 3 of3 An attachment describing the current status of the North-South Commuter Rail project that is proposed to operate between Deland and Kissimmee is enclosed for information purposes. G. Status of Central Florida Light Rail Transit Project An attachment describing the current status of the Central Florida light Rail Transit project is enclosed for information purposes. H. Comparison of Gasoline Prices In response to questions raised at the May 22nd meeting, information is enclosed comparing federal, state and local gasoline tax rates in Florida and Georgia. I. June 2002 Board Meeting Highlights The June METROPLAN ORLANDO Board Meeting Highlights will be available at the meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT If any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) needs special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, he or she should contact Judy Loft at METROPLAN ORLANDO, 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, Orlando, FL, (407) 481-5672, ext. 304, not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. METROPLAN ORLANDO Home I Aboul Us I Board & Committee I News I Proiects and Workolans I Feedback I Downloads htto:/ /www.metroolanorlando.comlboards/shell.asp ?display=agenda&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO (~ ~-~ --...... ., ORIANOO .' ~'. t" . -. ..... "'.!. Page I of8 . I Home I About Us I Board Be Committees I News I Plans Be Programs I Feedback I Downloads I Citizens' Advisory Committee CAC Minutes May 22, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Brindley Pieters, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Pieters asked for approval of the minutes of the April 24, 2002 CAC meeting. MOTION: Mr. Richard Harris moved that the minutes of the April 24, 2002 meeting be approved. Mr. Melvin Kohn seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. III. CONSIDERA TION OF A TTENDANCE RECORDS/REPORT OF VACANCIES Ms. Muffet Robinson, METROPLAN ORLANDO, welcomed Mr. Mark Kirsch, representing the City of St. Cloud. Ms. Robinson is working with the City of Belle Isle for a replacement representative. Mr. Pieters also welcomed Mr. Kirsch. He stated that CAC members must stay focused and do their job well. That includes coordinating with the citizens they represent and elected officials. IV. STAFF REPORT Ms. Muffet Robinson, METROPLAN ORLANDO, stated that the TIP amendment that was approved at the April 24th CAC meeting was also approved by the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board at the May 8th meeting. The METROPLAN ORLANDO Board also endorsed Seminole County Commission's Resolution with reference to making SR 415 corridor the highest joint priority between Seminole and Volusia Counties. The METROPLAN ORLANDO Board also passed the contingency plan for designating a Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC), should the bill pass that prohibits LYNX from continuing in that role. Ms. Robinson also stated that Mr. Earle Denton had open-heart I METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Board Roster. !:ijghJjghlS AQenda . Minutes Transportation Technical Committee Q.escr!p.1[QD. . Roster Aaenda . Minutes ICitizens' Advisory Committee OescripJion . RosIer ~gendA . Minute.s I Bikel Pcd Advisory Committee OescriQlion . Roster Aaenda . Minules I Municipal Advisory Committee pescriQlion. Roster ~genda . Minutes Transportation Disadva ntagcd Local Coordinating Board OescriQlic:m . Roster Agenda' Minutes http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/ shell.asp ?display=minutes&cmte=cac 6/2812002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 2 of8 surgery recently and he is now home and doing well. She will keep everyone updated on his progress. Ms. Robinson stated there were some agenda changes. To accommodate Mr. Barley, Item SA (Update on Legislative Activities) will be placed immediately after 5C (FOOT Recommendations for TEA-21 Reauthorization). Ms. Robinson stated that 50 (recommendations from LRT Southern Alignment Stakeholders Task Force) was postponed because the task force did not meet. Also, the CAC is being asked to endorse Mr. David Grovdahl's response to both the Federal Government and the Florida Department of Transportation with regard to the METROPLAN ORLANDO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). This would become Action Item 50. The CAC approved the UPWP in February 2002 but a response was necessary on some items; therefore, a vote is needed to endorse Mr. Grovdahl's response. Mr. Pieters requested a motion to add item 50 to the agenda. to law as yet. MOTION: Ms. Brenda Carey moved to add the endorsement of the UPWP to the agenda as item 50. Ms. Julia Lemon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Turnpike District LRTP Amendment Request Mr. Joey Gordon, FOOT Turnpike District, requested amending the Year 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to include several projects on Florida's Turnpike and one project on the Bee Line West Expressway. An attachment describing the projects was provided at the April CAC meeting. Action was requested to approve these amendments. Before action was taken, Mr. Dave Grovdahl, METROPLAN ORLANDO, presented the staffs response and recommendations regarding the amendment request. Mr. Grovdahl stated that because this request is an amendment to the current LRTP, it falls under the rules of the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board. METROPLAN ORLANDO tries to maintain the integrity of the LRTP; therefore, a formal process for reviewing this request was established. The Plans and Programs Subcommittee of the Transportation Technical Committee met recently to review the Turnpike District's request to amend the LRTP. The ultimate recommendation was approval of this request with the exception of the Hiawassee Interchange and also with the understanding that the Turnpike District, being a part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), supports the multi-modal initiatives of FOOT, including the ongoing rail initiatives. This refers not only to the high speed rail initiative but the light rail as well. MOTION: Mr. Garritt Toohey moved for approval of the Turnpike District Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment Request. Mr. Hugh Harling seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. B. Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan htto: 1 Iwww.metroplanorlando.comlboards/shel I.asp?d isplav=m inutes&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO Page 3 of 8 Mr. Dennis Hooker, METROPLAN ORLANDO, requested approval of the Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan, the draft of which was presented at the April CAC meeting and mailed to those not in attendance. Mr. Hooker stated that one comment received requested that the consultant change the executive summary so that all tables and charts have a standard form of measurement. This change was made. MOTION: Mr. Melvin Kohn moved for approval of the Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan. Mr. Harling seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. C. FDOT Recommendations for TEA-21 Reauthorization Mr. Harry Barley, METROPLAN ORLANDO, requested approval of a set of recommendations made by FDOT regarding the reauthorization of the TEA-21 legislation, which is getting underway. The FDOT recommendations were included in the agenda packet. Mr. Barley stated that included in the supplemental folder was the revised version of those recommendations, "MPOAC Comments/Recommendations to the Draft - Florida Recommendations for TEA-21 Reauthorization." The MPOAC is an organization comprised of the 25 Metropolitan Planning Organizations throughout the state. This version will be presented to the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board at their June meeting for their consideration. Two items that were added by the MPOAC were Item 8. Support and strengthen transportation initiatives for older people and Item 10. Support and strengthen pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives. In addition, the CAC was requested to suggest candidate transportation projects as METROPLAN ORLANDO begins the process of developing a list of projects for which to request funding earmarks in the new legislation. A spreadsheet showing the Central Florida projects earmarked for funding in the original TEA-21 legislation was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Pieters asked whether Florida, as a donor state, was getting a 90% return. Mr. Barley stated that the return was 78% before TEA-21, and rose to 90.5% as the result of TEA-21. Thus, for every dollar sent to Washington, Florida gets back 90.5 cents. Ms. Carey asked whether state agencies, other than the Metropolitan Planning Agencies around the state, have had input to this recommendation. Mr. Barley stated that individuals from all facets of transportation interest throughout the state have had opportunity for input. Mr. Dan Greenberg asked whether there was some type of tax geared toward indexing gasoline taxes to inflation. Mr. Barley stated that federal gasoline tax is now 18.4 cents per gallon and this remains 18.4 cents per gallon no matter what the price of gasoline is. It does not change over time and is a set tax. He stated that an indexing of some sort to account for the considerable price index change might be politically acceptable. Mr. Pieters asked whether the split for road to rail projects was 80/20. Mr. Barley replied that this was the way that the Trust Fund is divided currently. Mr. Pieters asked whether this would htto ://www.metroolanorlando.com/boards/ shell.asp ?di sp lay=minutes&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO Page 4 of8 change. Mr. Barley stated that it could change. He stated that METROPLAN ORLANDO is looking for more flexibility. Mr. David Gierach asked why METROPLAN ORLANDO does not ask for a reduction in the federal tax to allow the state to reap more of that money themselves. He stated that this would put money back into local hands for distribution. Mr. Barley stated that this was an important thought. He stated that anything that gets cycled through Tallahassee always causes concerns about what the local government is getting back or putting in. The same applies to Washington. The closer to home the control, the better. Mr. Peter Partlow asked whether the 80/20 split for seaports and things of that nature could be put to use on some-ports-of- entry such as Port Canaveral. He stated that these monies could be used for better security. Mr. Barley stated that the safety and security issue could possibly be managed from that same pot of money. If general revenue is not being used, the money will then have to come out of the Transportation Trust Fund. Mr. Partlow asked whether there have been discussions regarding the integrity and safety of some of Florida's transportation systems and the financing of funding. Mr. Barley stated that this subject has been approached and will be a large part of the debate of this bill. Mr. Richard Stevens asked why gasoline prices vary so much from state to state. He was recently in Georgia and the price difference was .20 cents per gallon. He asked whether it was a tax difference. Mr. Barley stated that it could be a difference in taxes. Some of the price variations are due to distribution and refining systems and some is due to state and local tax as well. He stated that he would look into the price difference in Georgia and bring information back to the June CAC meeting. Mr. Hugh Harling stated that under Item 6. Support a more efficient environmental review process, he assumed that this meant that "time is money" and the amount of time to get a project through the process should be reduced. He stated that an objective should be stated, because much of the frustration in the local communities is that it takes so long to get from the planning process to construction. If one of the objectives was to decrease this time by 20%, this would be a major plus. Such things as purchase of right-of-way and asphalt increase in price as time goes on and this would keep the price down on a project. Mr. Barley stated that members of the CAC are asked to provide ideas of particular projects for which the region should request an "earmark." The members of this region's congressional delegation are very eager to hear what is important to this region and what earmarks they should pursue this year. They prefer receiving ideas in the form of a completed list of specific projects. Contained in the agenda packet was a list of projects included in the last Federal Transportation Bill. Nearly all of those projects have been managed through to construction. There are two exceptions that might be considered special earmarks considered this year: the widening http://www.metroplanorlando.comlboards/shell.asp ?disp lay=m inutes&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 5 of8 of US 192 in Osceola/Brevard Counties between Buddinger and Aeronautical Blvd. and the grade separated interchange at US 17/92 and SR 436. Mr. Barley stated that any member having any suggestions for candidate transportation projects should get that information to Ms. Robinson. MOTION: Ms. Carey moved for approval of the FOOT recommendations for TEA-21 Reauthorization as modified by the MPOAC. Ms. Ellen Avery-Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. D. Endorsement of UPWP Mr. David Grovdahl, METROPLAN ORLANDO, requested endorsement of the CAC's approval of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) at the February 2002 meeting. This is being done because the new Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) Planning Manual specifically requests the Citizens' Advisory Committee and the Transportation Technical Committee's endorsement, as well as the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board. MOTION: Mr. Harling moved to approve endorsing the Unified Planning Work Program. Ms. Jeanette Coughenour seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Walt Viet, Orange County resident, stated that there is a paradigm shift in the thinking within the CAC regarding the whole question of transportation. He stated that transportation means moving people not cars. A transportation system does not simply mean getting more cars on the road. More pavement is environmentally detrimental. Most of the larger cities within the United States are well ahead of Orlando in developing serious transportation alternatives. More pavement encourages more sprawl and people can only choose from alternatives that they know about. The quality of life is not enhanced by encasing people in automobiles. The quality of life is enhanced by individuals in the streets, as is the case in downtown Orlando, Thornton Park and Winter Park. VII. PRESENTA TlONS AND STA TUS REPORTS A. Preview of FY 2002/03-2006/07 TIP Mr. Keith Caskey, METROPLAN ORLANDO, presented a preview of the new FY 2002/03-2006/07 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for information purposes. Attachments containing the FOOT highway projects, some locally funded highway projects, and the LYNX transit projects were included. An additional attachment contained the section of the TIP that includes the FY 2006/07-2016/17 Prioritized Project List and showed the latest project phases that have been funded based on the new TIP. A set of PowerPoint slides was also attached in the agenda packet. The TIP will be presented for approval at the June 26th CAC meeting. Mr. Caskey stated that the purpose of the TIP is to identify all transportation projects for which Federal or State funds are programmed over the next five year. It also includes some htto:/ /www.metroolanorlando.com/boards/shell.asp ?disp lay=minutes&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 6of8 locally funded projects for information purposes and is updated annually. METROPLAN ORLANDO welcomes input from the public regarding the FY 2002/03-2006/07 TIP. They would especially like input regarding additional highway, bicycle/pedestrian, or transits projects to include in the FY 2007/08-2017/18 Prioritized Project List. A TIP Public Hearing will be held in the METROPLAN ORLANDO Boardroom on Monday, June 24, 2002. Maps are available for review at 5:00 p.m. and the hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. B. Presentation on LYNX FYU 2002/03-2006/07 TOP Ms. Jennifer Stults, LYNX, gave a presentation on LYNX's FY 2002/03-2006/07 Transit Development Plan (TOP) for information purposes. Ms. Stults stated that the financial tables within the report are subject to change. Ms. Stults stated LYNX's 5-year TOP contains: the fixed route service plan; new types of service; the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - facilities, vehicles; capital and operating costs, revenue projections; and accomplishments vs. goals. She stated that the TOP is a useful format to document the accomplishments of LYNX. The key areas of accomplishment have been in: facilities, service, equipment, marketing/communication; studies; and organizational. LYNX's organizational goals and objectives are to: increase Board involvement; improve the image of mass transit in Central Florida; restore/increase the level of confidence of Government and business partners; strengthen LYNX's financial position; increase internal capacity; increase community support for expanded/improved mass transit services; and serve as an advocate for development of a transportation system that supports and encourages smart growth principles. Mr. Partlow commented on the mapping section of the TOP. He stated that there is a new route for West Colonial south and it does not appear on the map for 2004/05. He stated he assumed that this should appear on both maps. Ms. Stults stated that she would check on this. Mr. Harris stated that since LYNX's fixed route bus productivity is declining, and has since 1999, he was curious why LYNX did not have schedules posted at bus-stops for the casual user. This could help increase service to users. Also, he thought it would be a good idea to have a local telephone number posted at each stop for those with cell phones to call for scheduling. He stated that even though the funding structure for LYNX allows for up to 15% in excess buses, total vehicles vs. peak demand, if LYNX was a private entity, they would go broke. LYNX should consider increasing their maintenance efficiency and having fewer buses. Ms. Stults responded by stating that LYNX has had a route nomenclature program underway for the past couple years that may address some of the signage issues. She stated that new "blades" now have an international symbol and also the downtown terminal has color coded routes, which puts them into separate bays. Telephone numbers on the blades are being changed at bus stops to reflect the new 800 number. Mr. Harling asked how much service LYNX provides to the area h tto ://www.metreolanorlando.com/boards/shell.asp ?display=minutes&cmte=cac 6/2812002 METRO PLAN ORLANDO Page 7 of 8 high schools. Ms. Stults stated she did not know exactly, but the students do use the discounted fares and student passes. Mr. Harling stated that if LYNX was interested in targeting future customers, they would go to the area school boards and suggest transporting high school students to and from their respective school. If this service could be taken over from the school board, the results could be a tremendous savings for the school board and a large future targeting of customers for LYNX. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Update Report on Legislative Activities Mr. Harry Barley, METROPLAN ORLANDO, reported on the latest Florida Legislature activities with regard to METROPLAN ORLANDO's six Legislative priorities. The Transportation Disadvantaged Program was provided an additional $9 million, though it was from revenue sources other than license tag fees. LYNX will be continuing in the role of Community Transportation Coordinator, subject to final approval by the Governor, through June 2003. The Fair Share Distribution of the existing State Wide Rental Car Surcharge passed, enabling rental car revenue to be returned to its district of origin. The current funding for 1-4 will remain the same and the seven Transportation Outreach Program projects were funded, providing $16 million to our region. The High Speed Rail Program gained an additional $5 million to continue work on this project. Also, the Local Option Rental Car Surcharge was postponed as the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board decided that the tourist industry was too negatively affected after September 11th. B. Appointment of Nominating Subcommittee Per Section 8B of the CAC Bylaws, the Chairman appointed a Nominating Subcommittee to recommend candidates for CAC Chairman and Vice Chairman. The election will be held at the June 26th meeting. Chairman Pieters appointed Mr. Richard Harris as Subcommittee Chairman. Mr. Ray Sessions, Mr. Richard Stevens, Ms. Ellen Avery-Smith and Ms. Cathy Brown- Butler were also appointed. They met briefly immediately after the meeting. C. FOOT Monthly Construction Status Report The FDOT Monthly Construction Status Report for April 1, 2002 for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties was enclosed in the agenda packet for information purposes. O. Status of Proposed North-South Commuter Rail Project An attachment describing the current status of the North-South Commuter Rail project that is proposed to operate between DeLand and Kissimmee was enclosed for information purposes. E. Status of Central Florida Light Rail Transit Project An attachment describing the current status of the Central Florida Light Rail Transit project was enclosed in the agenda packet for information purposes. F. Status of Year 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan Mr. David Grovdahl, METROPLAN ORLANDO, reported on the current status of the Year 2025 Long Range Transportation http://www.metroplanorlando.com/boards/shell.asp ?display=minutes&cmte=cac 6/28/2002 METROPLAN ORLANDO Page 8 of8 Plan (LRTP). He stated that the model has been validated and the socio-economic data has been developed. There will be future reports on the LRTP. G. May 2002 Board Meeting Highlights The May METROPLAN ORLANDO Board Meeting Highlights were included in the agenda packet. IX. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Pieters adjourned the meeting at 11 :43 a.m. Respectfully transcribed and submitted by Judith A. 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