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Summary Minutes of the HRTPO Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting
May 5, 2021
The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order
at 9:30 a.m. electronically via WebEx.
Ms. Pavithra Parthasarathi, Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)
Deputy Executive Director, read the following statement:
Pursuant to the declared state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the public health and safety of Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) members, staff, and the general public, today’s
meeting is being held electronically. This electronic meeting is required to complete
essential business on behalf of the region.
Per the requirements of the Code of Virginia, the agenda and all supporting documentation
were posted on the HRTPO website for public review, and electronic copies of this
information was provided to TTAC members and other interested parties.
Today’s meeting is being live-streamed and recorded. The live-stream is available for
viewing on the Regional Connection YouTube channel and the recording will be available
via the HRTPO website.
The general public was provided an opportunity to comment on today’s agenda in advance
of the meeting via two options:
1. Members of the public were invited to email comments to the TTAC.
2. Members of the public were invited to call into a dedicated phone line where
comments could be recorded for the TTAC.
No comments were received via either option as of 48 hours before the meeting.
Before we begin today’s remote meeting, I need to remind members of a few important
housekeeping rules:
• Everyone is asked to keep their phones and computers muted except for when you
are providing input.
• Please identify yourself by name and the locality or agency you represent when
you provide input. Do the same should you provide a motion or a second.
All votes taken today must be made by roll call vote and recorded in the minutes.
For attendance and voting purposes, if your name is not called during the roll call and you
are a Voting member, an Alternate Voting member, or a Non-voting member of TTAC,
please let us know as we want to:
1. Make sure that each member is correctly represented in the voting record, and
2. Make sure that the minutes are accurately reflected.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Attendance will now be recorded by roll call.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 1
Prepared by K. GraubergerThe following represents the attendance of the meeting as taken by roll call:
TTAC Voting Members in Attendance:
Bryan Stilley (Chair, NN) Angela Rico (NN) Ric Lowman (VB)
Troy Eisenberger (CH) Robert Brown (NO) Phil Pullen (VB)
Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld (CH) Brian Fowler (Alternate, NO) Carolyn Murphy (WM)
Carol Rizzio (GL) Deborah Mangiaracina (NO) Tim Cross (YK)
Michael Hayes (HA) Jeff Harper (PO) Grant Sparks (DRPT)
Lynne Keenan (HA) Carl Jackson (PO) Keisha Branch (Alternate, HRT)
Sandon Rogers (Alternate, HA) Beth Lewis (SH) Todd Halacy (VDOT)
Wayne Griffin (IW) Robert Lewis (SU) Sonya Hallums-Ponton (VDOT)
Jamie Oliver (Vice Chair, IW) Jason Souders (SU) Eric Stringfield (VDOT)
Amy Ring (IW) Robert Weber (Alternate, SU) Barbara Nelson (VPA)
Paul Holt (JC) David Jarman (VB) Barbara Creel (Alternate, WATA)
Angela Hopkins (NN)
TTAC Voting Members Absent:
Benjamin Camras (CH) Garrett Feagans (PQ) Aaron Small (WM)
Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Charles Horton (PQ) Earl Anderson (YK)
Jason Mitchell (HA) Michael Johnson (SH) Joe Sisler (YK)
Tammy Rosario (JC) Lynette Lowe (SH) Sam Sink (HRT)
Amy Inman (NO) Daniel Clayton (WM) Joshua Moore (WATA)
James Wright (PO)
TTAC Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
Ivan Rucker (FHWA)
Michael King (NAVY)
TTAC Non-Voting Members Absent:
Melissa McGill (FTA)
HRTPO Staff in Attendance:
Sam Belfield Kathlene Grauberger Pavithra Parthasarathi
Theresa Brooks Kendall Miller Jeff Raliski
Rob Case John Mihaly Brandon Rogers
Rob Cofield Keith Nichols Dale Stith
Others Recorded Attending:
Jim Long (CH); Lisa Simpson (NN); Mark Shea, Jason Wilson (VB); Naquana Jenkins, Raymond
Partridge, Heather Patel, Bryant Porter, Chris Voigt, Sharonda Williams (VDOT); Karen
McPherson (McPherson Consulting); Judy Swystun (B&W Cabs); Logan Grimm (HRPDC Staff)
Approval of Agenda [Action Required]
Chair Bryan Stilley asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Hearing none, Ms.
Carolyn Murphy Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Ms. Angela Rico. The
Motion carried by Affirmation.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 2
Prepared by K. GraubergerPublic Comments
No public comments were submitted as of 48 hours before the meeting.
Approval of Consent Items [Action Requested]
A. Minutes
B. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Chesapeake
UPC 107032: Chesapeake Signal Timing – Phase 2
C. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Hampton
UPC 116318: Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade – Phase IV
D. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds: Isle of Wight County
UPC 102951: Main Street Pedestrian Improvements
E. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: James City County
UPC 102980: Pocahontas Trail Multimodal Corridor
F. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds: James City County
UPC 102980: Pocahontas Trail Multimodal Corridor
G. CMAQ Funding Revision: Request to Transfer CMAQ Funds: James City County
UPC 102980: Pocahontas Trail Multimodal Corridor (James City County)
UPC T25332: Victory Boulevard Shared Use Path (York County)
H. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Newport News
UPC 109075: Newport News Transportation Center – Grading, Drainage,
and Utilities
I. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Norfolk
UPC 109572: Norfolk Bus Shelters and Pedestrian Improvements
J. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Portsmouth
UPC 113830: Portsmouth Emergency Vehicle Preemption
K. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: Suffolk
UPC 102991: Bridge Road Traffic Signal Upgrades
UPC 108983: Suffolk Citywide Signal Timings
L. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds: Virginia Beach
UPC 110802: Dam Neck and Holland Road Intersection Improvements
M. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer TAP Funds: Virginia Beach
UPC 106154: Buckner Boulevard Shared Use Path (VDOT Grouped Project)
UPC 109053: Independence Boulevard/Baxter Road Sidewalk
N. FY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment to Transfer CMAQ Funds
from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account: York County
UPC 102980: Pocahontas Trail Multimodal Corridor (James City County)
Ms. Carolyn Murphy Moved to approve the Consent Agenda as written; seconded by Mr. Rob
Brown.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 3
Prepared by K. GraubergerA roll call vote was conducted:
Troy Eisenberger (CH) Yes
Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld (CH) Yes
Carol Rizzio (GL) Yes
Michael Hayes (HA) Yes
Lynne Keenan (HA) Yes
Sandon Rogers (Alternate, HA) Yes
Wayne Griffin (IW) Yes
Jamie Oliver (IW) Yes
Amy Ring (IW) Yes
Angela Hopkins (NN) Yes
Angela Rico (NN) Yes
Bryan Stilley (NN) Yes
Robert Brown (NO) Yes
Brian Fowler (Alternate, NO) Yes
Debbie Mangiaracina (NO) Yes
Jeff Harper (PO) Yes
Carl Jackson (PO) Yes
Beth Lewis (SH) Yes
Robert Lewis (SU) Yes
Robert Weber (Alternate, SU) Yes
David Jarman (VB) Yes
Ric Lowman (VB) Yes
Phil Pullen (VB) Yes
Carolyn Murphy (WM) Yes
Timothy Cross (YK) Yes
Grant Sparks (DRPT) Yes
Keisha Branch (Alternate, HRT) Yes
Todd Halacy (VDOT) Yes
Sonya Hallums-Ponton (VDOT) Yes
Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Yes
Barbara Nelson (VPA) Yes
Barbara Creel (Alternate, WATA) Yes
Regarding the Motion on the floor, the Motion Carried.
FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP): Final
Ms. Pavithra Parthasarathi, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, reported that HRTPO staff, in
coordination with Hampton Roads Transit, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, Suffolk
Transit, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Virginia Department of Rail and
Public Transportation, has developed the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for fiscal
year (FY) 2022. The UPWP describes the mutual responsibilities of the aforementioned entities
in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process for Hampton Roads.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 4
Prepared by K. GraubergerMs. Parthasarathi stated that the draft FY 2022 UPWP was presented to the TTAC on April 7,
2021 and made available for public review and comment from April 7, 2021 through April 21,
2021. No comments were received.
Ms. Carolyn Murphy Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of the FY 2022 UPWP;
seconded by Ms. Jamie Oliver.
A roll call vote was conducted:
Troy Eisenberger (CH) Yes
Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld (CH) Yes
Carol Rizzio (GL) Yes
Michael Hayes (HA) Yes
Lynne Keenan (HA) Yes
Sandon Rogers (Alternate, HA) Yes
Wayne Griffin (IW) Yes
Jamie Oliver (IW) Yes
Amy Ring (IW) Yes
Angela Hopkins (NN) Yes
Angela Rico (NN) Yes
Bryan Stilley (NN) Yes
Robert Brown (NO) Yes
Brian Fowler (Alternate, NO) Yes
Debbie Mangiaracina (NO) Yes
Jeff Harper (PO) Yes
Carl Jackson (PO) Yes
Beth Lewis (SH) Yes
Robert Lewis (SU) Yes
Robert Weber (Alternate, SU) Yes
David Jarman (VB) Yes
Ric Lowman (VB) Yes
Phil Pullen (VB) Yes
Carolyn Murphy (WM) Yes
Timothy Cross (YK) Yes
Grant Sparks (DRPT) Yes
Keisha Branch (Alternate, HRT) Yes
Todd Halacy (VDOT) Yes
Sonya Hallums-Ponton (VDOT) Yes
Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Yes
Barbara Nelson (VPA) Yes
Barbara Creel (Alternate, WATA) Yes
Regarding the Motion on the floor, the Motion Carried.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 5
Prepared by K. GraubergerCritical Urban Freight Corridors (CUFCs): Update
Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the FAST Act
established the creation of a National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) to direct federal
resources and policies towards improving the movement of freight. The NHFN is comprised of
the Primary Highway Freight System (PHFS), other Interstates not on the PHFS, Critical Rural
Freight Corridors (CRFCs), and Critical Urban Freight Corridors (CUFCs).
Mr. Nichols stated that the FAST Act allows for a total of up to 167 centerline miles throughout
the Commonwealth of Virginia to be designated as Critical Rural Freight Corridors, while up to
83 centerline miles can be designated as Critical Urban Freight Corridors. While the state is
responsible for designating all CRFCs and those CUFCs that are located in small MPOs, MPOs
with populations greater than 500,000 people are responsible for designating CUFCs within
their Metropolitan Planning Area in coordination with the state.
He noted that Virginia selects and funds projects via the SMART SCALE and other processes,
and the designation of a roadway as a CRFC and CUFC will not directly impact:
• The likelihood of a project being selected for improvement
• The amount of funding available for projects in the corridor
Mr. Nichols indicated that the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI)
allocated CUFC mileage to each MPO and prepared a draft CRFC and CUFC network using the
constraints listed above. The primary goal OIPI aimed for as it prepared the draft network was
to provide contiguous designation along interstates and other corridors of statewide
significance not included in the PHFS.
Based on this goal, OIPI staff determined that Hampton Roads would be allocated a total of 24
centerline miles to designate as CUFCs out of the 83 miles available statewide. This is equal to
the length of the portions of I-64 and I-664 in the region that are not part of the PHFS and are
as follows:
• I-64 between Battlefield Boulevard and I-664/Bowers Hill
• I-664 between I-64/Bowers Hill and Terminal Avenue
Mr. Nichols noted that the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) recently
convened and recommended that if additional mileage became available, the Western Freeway
from I-664 to the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and Route 58 should be added to the
HRTPO’s Critical Urban Freight Corridors.
Ms. Barbara Nelson Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval of not only designating I-64
between Battlefield Boulevard and I-664/Bowers Hill and I-664 between I-64/Bowers Hill and
Terminal Avenue as the HRTPO’s Critical Urban Freight Corridors, but also include FTAC’s
recommendation of the Western Freeway from I-664 to the Virginia International Gateway
(VIG) and Route 58 if additional mileage became available; seconded by Mr. Robert Lewis.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 6
Prepared by K. GraubergerA roll call vote was conducted:
Troy Eisenberger (CH) Yes
Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld (CH) Yes
Carol Rizzio (GL) Yes
Michael Hayes (HA) Yes
Lynne Keenan (HA) Yes
Sandon Rogers (Alternate, HA) Yes
Wayne Griffin (IW) Yes
Jamie Oliver (IW) Yes
Amy Ring (IW) Yes
Angela Hopkins (NN) Yes
Angela Rico (NN) Yes
Bryan Stilley (NN) Yes
Robert Brown (NO) Yes
Brian Fowler (Alternate, NO) Yes
Debbie Mangiaracina (NO) Yes
Jeff Harper (PO) Yes
Carl Jackson (PO) Yes
Beth Lewis (SH) Yes
Robert Lewis (SU) Yes
Robert Weber (Alternate, SU) Yes
David Jarman (VB) Yes
Ric Lowman (VB) Yes
Phil Pullen (VB) Yes
Carolyn Murphy (WM) Yes
Timothy Cross (YK) Yes
Grant Sparks (DRPT) Yes
Keisha Branch (Alternate, HRT) Yes
Todd Halacy (VDOT) Yes
Sonya Hallums-Ponton (VDOT) Yes
Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Yes
Barbara Nelson (VPA) Yes
Barbara Creel (Alternate, WATA) Yes
Regarding the Motion on the floor, the Motion Carried.
Regional Performance Measures: System Performance Report: Draft
Mr. Keith Nichols, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that the Moving Ahead
for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) surface transportation legislation established a
performance- and outcome-based program. As part of this program, MAP-21 and the current
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act legislation require that States and
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) prepare and use a set of federally-established
performance measures that are tied to national performance goals. Each MPO must set regional
targets in the areas of roadway safety, transit asset management, transit safety, pavement
condition, bridge condition, roadway performance, and freight.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 7
Prepared by K. GraubergerMr. Nichols stated that the Regional Performance Measures – System Performance Report
includes a description of the methodology used to calculate each measure, historical data trends
for each of the areas, information on statewide targets, a description of the targets that have
been established by the HRTPO, and the progress being made towards meeting the established
targets.
The initial System Performance Report was approved by the TTAC and HRTPO Board in early
2019 and an update was released in July 2020. The 2021 Update includes new information on
updated targets as well as progress made towards meeting the established targets.
Mr. Nichols highlighted several targets that the region either surpassed or missed from the
original targets established in 2019, including:
• Surpassed the 2019 Target:
o Safety – Number of Fatalities
o Transit Asset Management – Rolling Stock
o Percentage of Pavement in Hampton Roads in Good Condition (Interstate)
o Percentage of Pavement in Hampton Roads in Poor Condition [Interstate and
Non-Interstate (NHS)]
o Percentage of NHS Bridge Deck Area in Hampton Roads in Good Condition
o Freight – Truck Travel Time Reliability Index (Interstate)
• Missed the 2019 Target:
o Safety – Number of Serious Injuries
o Safety Injury Rate (Per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
o Percentage of Pavement in Hampton Roads in Good Condition (Non-Interstate
NHS)
Mr. Nichols noted that the draft version of the report is available for public review and comment
from April 30, 2021 through May 19, 2021. He indicated that the final report will be on the June
TTAC Agenda for approval.
Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) Update
Mr. John Mihaly, HRTPO Principal Transportation Planner, reported that at its April 23, 2021
meeting, the Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) discussed several topics of
importance.
Mr. Mihaly stated that the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement
Program transfer requests from the HRTPO CMAQ Reserve Account to eligible CMAQ projects
to complete VDOT’s CMAQ Reconciliation process were finalized.
Also discussed at the meeting were the CMAQ and Regional Surface Transportation Program
(RSTP) re-allocations for the FY 2022-2027 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). The
reallocations were necessary due to the FAST Act reductions. Mr. Mihaly stated that HRTPO
staff worked closely with the localities to minimize the impacts.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 8
Prepared by K. GraubergerMr. Mihaly stated that the 2021 CMAQ and RSTP Project Selection Process, which is normally
conducted annually, currently has a deadline of August 16, 2021 for new candidate project
applications. However, the “penciled-in” amounts for previously approved RSTP projects
exceed the anticipated available funding in FY 2028 by more than $16.3 million. The “penciled-
in” amounts for previously approved CMAQ projects result in available funding in FY 2028 of
$1.1 million. He noted that the reduction of available funding under the FAST Act for the
FY 2022-2027 CMAQ and RSTP re-allocations may also result in an increased funding need for
previously approved projects in FY 2028.
Mr. Mihaly stated that the TPS voted to recommend TTAC approval to suspend the 2021 CMAQ
and RSTP Project Selection Process.
At this time, Mr. Todd Halacy stated that VDOT received notice yesterday that Hampton Roads
will receive approximately $13.3 million in funding from the 2021 Coronavirus Response and
Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The funding is to be used on RSTP eligible projects
and will be available with the approval of the FY 2022-2027 SYIP. All funds must be obligated
before FY 2024 and expended by FY 2029. He noted that VDOT plans to work with HRTPO staff
to allocate the funds to those projects affected by the FAST Act reductions.
Ms. Jamie Oliver Moved to recommend HRTPO Board approval to suspend the 2021 CMAQ and
RSTP Project Selection Process, with the ability to reopen the process if more funding becomes
available; seconded by Mr. Carl Jackson.
A roll call vote was conducted:
Troy Eisenberger (CH) Yes
Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld (CH) Yes
Carol Rizzio (GL) Yes
Michael Hayes (HA) Yes
Lynne Keenan (HA) Yes
Sandon Rogers (Alternate, HA) Yes
Wayne Griffin (IW) Yes
Jamie Oliver (IW) Yes
Amy Ring (IW) Yes
Angela Hopkins (NN) Yes
Angela Rico (NN) Yes
Bryan Stilley (NN) Yes
Robert Brown (NO) Yes
Brian Fowler (Alternate, NO) Yes
Debbie Mangiaracina (NO) Yes
Jeff Harper (PO) Yes
Carl Jackson (PO) Yes
Beth Lewis (SH) Yes
Robert Lewis (SU) Yes
Robert Weber (Alternate, SU) Yes
David Jarman (VB) Yes
Ric Lowman (VB) Yes
Phil Pullen (VB) Yes
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 9
Prepared by K. GraubergerCarolyn Murphy (WM) Yes
Timothy Cross (YK) Yes
Grant Sparks (DRPT) Yes
Keisha Branch (Alternate, HRT) Yes
Todd Halacy (VDOT) Yes
Sonya Hallums-Ponton (VDOT) Yes
Eric Stringfield (VDOT) Yes
Barbara Nelson (VPA) Yes
Barbara Creel (Alternate, WATA) Yes
Regarding the Motion on the floor, the Motion Carried.
Three-Month Tentative Schedule
Chair Stilley outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule in the Agenda Packet, including the
possibility of the cancellation of the August 2021 TTAC meeting.
For Your Information
Chair Stilley highlighted the items in the For Your Information section in the Agenda Packet.
Announcements
Chair Stilley summarized the items in the Announcements section in the Agenda Packet.
Mr. Todd Halacy stated that the Hampton Roads public meeting for the FY 2022-2027 SYIP will
be held virtually that evening, May 5, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. A link to the meeting is
located on the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) website.
Ms. Parthasarathi noted that the HRTO Subcommittee meeting, scheduled for May 10, 2021, had
been cancelled.
Old/New Business
There was no old/new business.
Adjournment
With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
Summary TTAC Minutes – May 5, 2021 – Page 10
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