3.1. Federal Functional Classification System Amendment Presenter: Berrien Barks, NCTCOG Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval of one new amendment to the currently approved Federal Functional Classification System (FFCS) and re-approval of a series of FFCS amendments previously approved in 2013 and 2018 will be requested. Background: While inclusion in the FFCS is based on a roadway's purpose and functioning capabilities, it is also used to determine eligibility for federal funding. Amendments to the FFCS occur as the function of an existing roadway changes, or as roadways need to be added due to construction, new developments, and shifts in demographic trends. Staff is currently working with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on an FFCS amendment within the Fort Worth TxDOT District. This amendment involves the new construction of a roadway and interchange, which are included in the current Transportation Improvement Program. Staff also requests the Council to reapprove a series of proposed amendments to the FFCS which were previously approved by the RTC in 2013 and 2018. It is unclear if these amendments received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration after their review from TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming. The Surface Transportation Technical Committee recommended the approval of the one new amendment and the previously approved 2013 and 2018 amendments at its last meeting. Additional information is provided in Electronic Item 3.1.1 and Electronic Item 3.1.2. 3.2. Air Quality Funding Recommendations Related to the Environmental Protection Agency National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Presenter: Jason Brown, NCTCOG Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council approval of funding recommendations for the North Texas Clean Diesel Project 2021 Call for Projects will be requested. Background: The North Central Texas Council of Governments opened the North Texas Clean Diesel Project 2021 Call for Projects (CFP) through an Environmental Protection Agency National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program award. The CFP award grants funds for replacements of on-road diesel vehicles and engines, nonroad diesel equipment, diesel transport refrigeration unit trailers, diesel drayage trucks, locomotive engines, and locomotive shore power installation in North Central Texas. The most recent application deadline was January 14, 2022. From the applications received, staff completed review, quantified emissions, and developed project funding recommendations. This initiative is an extension of clean vehicle efforts listed as Weight-of-Evidence in the current State Implementation Plan. Electronic Item 3.2.1 provides an overview of the call for projects and staff recommendations. Electronic Item 3.2.2 provides detailed project listings.
Executive Session ? Action ? Possible Action ? Information Minutes: 20 Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG Item Summary: Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Background: Under the authority granted under the Open Meetings Act, the Regional Transportation Council will be convened in Executive Session under: 1) Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value at real property related to critical regional infrastructure; and 2) Section 551.071, to consult with its attorney on legal matters.
Consideration of Items Discussed During Executive Session: Approval of Funding for Land Banking for Critical Regional Infrastructure
Fiscal Year 2022 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary Grant Program
Other Business (Old or New): This item provides an opportunity for members to bring items of interest before the group.
3.1. Federal Functional Classification System Amendment Presenter: Berrien Barks, NCTCOG Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval of one new amendment to the currently approved Federal Functional Classification System (FFCS) and re-approval of a series of FFCS amendments previously approved in 2013 and 2018 will be requested. Background: While inclusion in the FFCS is based on a roadway's purpose and functioning capabilities, it is also used to determine eligibility for federal funding. Amendments to the FFCS occur as the function of an existing roadway changes, or as roadways need to be added due to construction, new developments, and shifts in demographic trends. Staff is currently working with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on an FFCS amendment within the Fort Worth TxDOT District. This amendment involves the new construction of a roadway and interchange, which are included in the current Transportation Improvement Program. Staff also requests the Council to reapprove a series of proposed amendments to the FFCS which were previously approved by the RTC in 2013 and 2018. It is unclear if these amendments received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration after their review from TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming. The Surface Transportation Technical Committee recommended the approval of the one new amendment and the previously approved 2013 and 2018 amendments at its last meeting. Additional information is provided in Electronic Item 3.1.1 and Electronic Item 3.1.2. 3.2. Air Quality Funding Recommendations Related to the Environmental Protection Agency National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Presenter: Jason Brown, NCTCOG Item Summary: Regional Transportation Council approval of funding recommendations for the North Texas Clean Diesel Project 2021 Call for Projects will be requested. Background: The North Central Texas Council of Governments opened the North Texas Clean Diesel Project 2021 Call for Projects (CFP) through an Environmental Protection Agency National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program award. The CFP award grants funds for replacements of on-road diesel vehicles and engines, nonroad diesel equipment, diesel transport refrigeration unit trailers, diesel drayage trucks, locomotive engines, and locomotive shore power installation in North Central Texas. The most recent application deadline was January 14, 2022. From the applications received, staff completed review, quantified emissions, and developed project funding recommendations. This initiative is an extension of clean vehicle efforts listed as Weight-of-Evidence in the current State Implementation Plan. Electronic Item 3.2.1 provides an overview of the call for projects and staff recommendations. Electronic Item 3.2.2 provides detailed project listings.
Executive Session ? Action ? Possible Action ? Information Minutes: 20 Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG Item Summary: Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Background: Under the authority granted under the Open Meetings Act, the Regional Transportation Council will be convened in Executive Session under: 1) Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value at real property related to critical regional infrastructure; and 2) Section 551.071, to consult with its attorney on legal matters.
Consideration of Items Discussed During Executive Session: Approval of Funding for Land Banking for Critical Regional Infrastructure
Fiscal Year 2022 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary Grant Program
Other Business (Old or New): This item provides an opportunity for members to bring items of interest before the group.