GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
New York State Department of Transportation Region 4
Henrietta, New York
November 18, 2010
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Angela Ellis, Livingston County
James Fletcher, Monroe County At Large
Erik Frisch, City of Rochester At Large
Todd Gadd, Wyoming County
Tom Goodwin, Monroe County Planning Board
Andrea Guzzetta, Rochester City Council
Daniel Hallowell, New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 4
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
Richard Beers, Jr., Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), representing Robert Griffith
Doug Benson, Rochester City Planning Commission, representing Chuck Thomas
David Cook, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), representing Mark Aesch
James McIntosh, City of Rochester, representing Paul Holahan
Paul Zakrzewski, New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA), representing Douglas Tokarczyk
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT AND UNREPRESENTED
Robert Colby, Monroe County
Timothy Hens, Genesee County
Peter McCann, Monroe County Supervisors Association
Edward Muszynski, Empire State Development Corporation
C. Mitchell Rowe, Seneca County
Henry Smith, Jr., Orleans County
Steven Urlass, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
(Vacant), Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
(Vacant), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
(Vacant), Yates County
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Josh Artuso, City of Rochester
Paula Benway, Stantec Consulting
Amy Dake, SRF & Associates
Eric Farr, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA)
Tony Favro, GTC staff
Don Higgins, Livingston County
Larry Kilburn, Village of Arcade
Tom Lichtenthal, Town of Batavia
Richard Perrin, GTC staff
John Polimeni, NYSDOT Region 4
Roseann Schmid, Fisher Associates
James Stack, GTC staff
1. Call to Order & Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Kris Hughes welcomed everyone and Members, Alternates, and others present introduced themselves.
2. Public Forum
No one from the public spoke during the Public Forum.
3. Approval of Minutes
Paul Zakrzewski moved for approval of the minutes from the October 14, 2010 Planning Committee meeting; Jim Fletcher seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented.
Kris Hughes recommended a change to the order of the agenda by moving up action items 5.b.1. through 5.b.3 to allow project sponsors and/or their consultants to present before Reports and Actions on Old Business. No Committee Member or Alternate objected.
5. b. Recommendations to the GTC Board concerning accepting submission of reports as evidence of completion of various UPWP Tasks.
Kris Hughes suggested grouping items 5.b.1 through 5.b.3 under a single motion, no Member or Alternate objected.
1. Accepting the Browns Square Circulation, Access and Parking Study as evidence of completion of a component of UPWP Task 6800 / Proposed Council Resolution 10-81 (City of Rochester)
Amy Dake of SRF & Associates discussed the project. She provided background information on the study area and the study process. She summarized the recommendations.
2. Accepting the Village of Arcade Main Street Corridor Study as evidence of completion of UPWP Task 6802 / Proposed Council Resolution 10-82 (Village of Arcade)
Larry Kilburn discussed the impetus for the study and the study process. He highlighted the study area and noted that the Village is already using the study to influence Village policies. Larry introduced Paula Benway of Stantec Consulting to provide more detail. She discussed the study process, including public involvement efforts, and summarized the recommendations.
Kris Hughes asked Larry if there is a process by which the Village is implementing the plan. Larry responded that the Village Board is looking at opportunities to fund some of the recommendations through the Village budget. The Village was recently awarded a Main Street grant to create development/design guidelines and is using this plan as a foundation document.
Terry Rice asked how the Village will work with NYSDOT on implementing the recommendations. Paula responded that the Village is working with NYSDOT on signal adjustments during school dismissal and the afternoon shift change at a nearby factory to minimize congestion. Larry noted that the Village is working with businesses on implementing some of the access management recommendations.
Terry Rice asked Dan Hallowell for clarification of jurisdiction of state routes in villages. Dan responded that the state is responsible for curb-to-curb unless it is a touring route, which falls under the jurisdiction of the village.
3. Accepting the Accepting the Travel Time Data Collection Program: Minor Arterials and Collectors Phase 1 Spring 2010 report as evidence of completion of a component of UPWP Task 7121 / Proposed Council Resolution 10-83 (GTC staff)
Richard Perrin discussed the project. He noted that the Regional Travel Demand Model was used to screen for candidate road segments to be analyzed. The study Steering Committee then confirmed which road segments would be studied.
One key finding of the study is that the methodology developed for Principal Arterials is suitable for analysis of mobility along Minor Arterials and Collectors but an analysis of accessibility for specific locations is limited. The Consultant was able to conduct additional analysis at select locations.
Richard noted that the lessons learned during this first phase of the program for Minor Arterials and Collectors may result in an adjustment to the methodology for the next round of analysis.
Terry Rice asked what the data will be used for. Richard responded that it will be major component of the Congestion Management Process (CMP), used in project selection for the TIP, and integrated into the GTC Travel Demand Model.
Terry observed that the segments seem primarily in Monroe County. Richard responded that the CMP covers the entire Transportation Management Area (TMA) and noted the segments outside Monroe County. He also discussed efforts to look at areas outside the TMA for traffic generators such as special events and large employers to determine the need to analyze additional road segments as part of the CMP.
Terry noted that there may be opportunities to use the signal network to relieve some congestion, noting the flexibility provided by the ability to control and adjust signals from the Regional Traffic Operations Center.
Terry Rice moved to recommend accepting the Browns Square Circulation, Access and Parking Study, the Village of Arcade Main Street Corridor Study, and the Travel Time Data Collection Program: Minor Arterials and Collectors Phase 1 Spring 2010 report as evidence of completion of a component of UPWP Task 6800, UPWP Task 6802, and UPWP Task 7121, respectively; James Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
4. Reports and Action on Old Business
a. Reports on UPWP Projects and Other Activities
GTC
Richard Perrin reported:
There is no progress to report on the Supplemental Professional Services Database Programming project.
As part of GTC Strategic Planning, GTC staff are continuing the development of the proposal outline for the Regional Planning Working Group and work is underway on potential topics and a survey of group members. GTC staff provided comments to the Association of MPOs on topics to be discussed at the USDOT Secretary's forums on the next authorization. GTC staff reviewed the Census Bureau's proposed revisions to Urban Area Criteria for impacts to GTC and determined there would be none.
As part of Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update/Implementation, GTC staff is continuing the development of the next LRTP. Based on comments received at the October 2010 Planning Committee meeting, GTC staff developed the presentation that is being used at the four public meetings as part of the first round of public involvement, which began on November 5 and runs through December 17. Oral comments can be provided at the public meetings and written comments can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to GTC.
With regard to the Air Quality Planning and Outreach task, GTC staff presented the TIP amendments and administrative modifications to be considered later in the meeting to the Interagency Consultation Group on November 17, 2010. The proposed TIP amendments and administrative modifications will not require a new conformity determination.
A scope of work for the GTC Household Travel Survey Phases 1 and 2 was approved at October 14 Planning Committee. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised November 5 with proposals due December 17. Eleven requests for the RFP package have been received as of November 18.
With regard to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategic Plan Update, the update of the Regional ITS Architecture (which is the second phase of the project) continues to progress.
There is no progress to report on the Diversion Route Planning Initiative.
The Priority Trails Advancement Program consists of two projects. With regard to the Pultneyville to Marion Trail, public meetings were held November 10 and 17. With regard to the Route 104 Ontario to Sodus Trail, the consultant has completed the inventory of existing conditions (including a survey of intersections and character zones) and a public meeting is being scheduled for early-December.
The Circulation, Accessibility, and Parking (CAP) Program consists of two projects. The final report for the Brown's Square Neighborhood project was presented earlier in the meeting. The Village of Fairport Central Business District project is complete and was adopted by the GTC Board at its June 17 meeting.
With regard to the Congestion Management Process (CMP), the update of the CMP is advancing as part of the development of the LRTP. Congested links are being prioritized.
With regard to the Greater Rochester Regional Commuter Choice Program, the initial steering committee meeting was held November 9. The consultant is beginning the development of the program website based on feedback from that meeting.
With regard to the Travel Time Data Collection Program, the draft of the final report for the first phase of data collection on select Minor Arterials and Collectors was presented earlier in the meeting. Data collection is continuing on Principal Arterials.
The initial steering committee meeting for the Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan Update was held on October 27. The consultant is continuing the inventory of existing and planned conditions.
With regard to the Regional Goods Movement Strategy, the stakeholder participation plan and project management plan have been drafted. The first steering committee meeting will be scheduled for January 2011. The freight and economic profile is being developed based on the NYSDOT and GTC data provided and additional information will be collected via interviews that will be conducted beginning later this month and a survey that will issued in early-2011.
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.
The 2009 Regional Land Use Monitoring Report is complete and was accepted by the GTC Board at the September 8 meeting.
The Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Inventory of Culturally Significant Areas is progressing. G/FLRPC staff have completed a draft document and are preparing an associated map.
Terry Rice asked David Zorn when he expects the 2010 Census data to be available; specifically, if the 2010 Census TAZ Analysis and Revisions project was started too soon. David responded that the data is expected to be released in the Spring of 2011. Richard Perrin noted that the project included significant efforts that are independent of Census Bureau population data and has established a framework to utilize the Census 2010 data in when it becomes available.
Livingston County
Don Higgins reported:
The RFP for the Livingston County Safe Passing Zone Survey is expected to be released this Winter with data collection in the Spring of 2011.
Monroe County
Tom Goodwin reported:
Data collection for the 2010 Monroe County Land Use Monitoring Report will begin in January 2011.
Terry Rice reported:
A public meeting for the Monroe County Audible/Tactile Pedestrian Signal Device Study was held October 21. The draft report is nearly complete and is expected to be distributed to the Steering Committee in December for review and comment. Project close-out is expected in early-2011.
The consultant for the Monroe County Vertical Curve Safety Study is addressing comments on the draft report.
The consultant for the Monroe County Sign Inventory Location Upgrade has completed between 20 and 25 percent of the work and is currently in the data collection phase.
The Monroe County High Accident Location Program is underway and one additional Priority Investigation Location (PIL) has been analyzed, bringing the project to 27 percent complete.
The RFP for the Monroe County Accident Rate Database GIS Conversion project will be advertised in the near future.
City of Rochester
Doug Benson reported:
The City received 13 proposals for the Center City Tourist/Visitor Circulation and Pedestrian Wayfinding Study. Bergmann Associates has been selected as the preferred consultant and contract negotiations are underway with contract execution expected in December.
With regard to the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Parking and Circulation Study, the City met with representatives of the Susan B. Anthony House to discuss planned changes to visitor parking and bus queuing, constructing a new visitor orientation center, and how these would impact study recommendations. The next Steering Committee meeting is schedule for December 14 and will include a presentation from Susan B. Anthony House representatives. A final draft is anticipated by December 31.
Erik Frisch reported:
The draft routes for the Center City Circulator Study will be finalized this month. The next Steering Committee meeting is expected in early-January with a public meeting in late-January.
Regarding the City of Rochester Urban Trail Linkages Feasibility Study, the draft RFP is being developed.
Six proposals for the St. Paul and North Clinton Two-Way Conversion Study were received by the November 12 deadline. A contract is expected to be awarded in January. A project kick-off meeting is expected in February.
RGRTA
David Cook reported:
Over 70 RFP packages for the RGRTA Suburban Transit Station Study have been issued with proposals due in December. A contract is expected to be awarded in February. RGRTA is identifying additional funds that will likely be needed to supplement the UPWP funds currently programmed to this study.
There is no progress to report for the RTS Signal Prioritization.
The RGRTA Energy Study is complete and was presented at the October 14 meeting.
Five proposals for the RGRTA Transit-Supportive Development Guidelines project have been received and are being evaluated.
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 consultant for the Cluster Development Enhancement Project Feasibility Study has submitted a draft report which is under review.
The field work for the Wayne County Safe Passing Zone Survey is complete and a draft report is under development.
Other Agencies
Terry Rice reported:
Data collection for the Regional Traffic Count Collection project is complete.
Richard Perrin reported:
A signed letter of agreement for the Auburn Trail/Ontario Pathways Trail Connection Feasibility Study has been received from the Town and is being executed by GTC.
The letter of agreement for the Irondequoit Seneca Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study is being processed by the Town and is expected to be received by the end of November.
The Village of Arcade Main Street Study was presented earlier in the meeting.
The Dewey Avenue Corridor Traffic Calming Study was presented at the October 14 meeting and recommended for Board approval.
The Town of Macedon NYS Route 31 Corridor Study is complete and was adopted by the GTC Board at its September 8 meeting.
The final report has been completed for the City of Geneva Lakefront/Downtown Connectivity Study. City of Geneva staff cannot attend either the October or November Planning Committee meetings; accordingly, presentation to the committee is expected at the January 2011 meeting.
Regarding the Victor Transportation Systems Plan, the UPWP-funded transportation section of the comprehensive plan update is being finalized.
Tom Lichtenthal reported:
The final Steering Committee meeting for the Genesee County Central Corridor Plan was held on October 19 and the draft report is being finalized. A public meeting is expected in December. Project completion is expected in January.
b. Any Other Old Business or Announcements
Richard Perrin announced that Deputy County Executive Daniel M. DeLaus, Jr. has been appointed to the GTC Board as a Monroe County At-Large Member.
1. Update and discussion on proposed federal legislation.
Richard Perrin noted that the recent election has shifted control of the House of Representatives. The current extension of SAFETEA-LU expires December 31, 2010. There is consideration of extending SAFETEA-LU another nine months to the end of Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2011.
It is expected that Representative John Mica of Florida will be the new Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. It is expected that Senator Barbara Boxer will remain as Chairperson of the Environment and Public Works Committee. It is expected that Senator Tim Johnson will be the new Chairman of the Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs Committee. These three committees have primary oversight in the development of federal transportation legislation.
Congress has yet to pass a FFY 2011 appropriation for surface transportation programs. There are three leading scenarios being considered. The first is to pass an omnibus FFY 2011 appropriations bill that is negotiated by both chambers of Congress and would increase spending. The second is a Continuing Resolution funding the entire Federal government at FFY 2010 levels through the end of FFY 2011. The third is a Continuing Resolution funding the entire Federal government at FFY 2008 levels through the end of FFY 2011. No significant increase in funding for the UPWP or the TIP is expected under any of these scenarios.
5. Action Items
a. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning adopting the Genesee Transportation Council Environmental Justice, Title VI, and Americans with Disabilities Act Involvement Plan / Proposed Council Resolution 10-80
Richard Perrin discussed the plan and noted that it is not a federal requirement. The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) meet their respective Environmental Justice, Title VI, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. This plan looks for opportunities to go above and beyond the requirements for the LRPT, TIP, and UPWP. It takes a common sense approach to engage groups that are not traditionally well-represented in the transportation planning process.
Terry Rice commented that the black and white maps included in the meeting package were difficult to read. Richard responded that GTC staff will email electronic copies of the maps to Planning Committee members and alternates.
Dan Hallowell moved to recommend adopting the Genesee Transportation Council Environmental Justice, Title VI, and Americans with Disabilities Act Involvement Plan; Erik Frisch seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
c. Action and Recommendations to the GTC Board concerning amendments to the 2011-2014 TIP
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 10-84 and 10-85 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
1. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Mill Road II project / Proposed Council Resolution
10-84
2. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the East Ridge Road Rehabilitation project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-85
Terry Rice noted that Monroe County had bid savings on the Mill Road II project and is looking to utilize a portion of those savings to increase the Detailed Design phase of the East Ridge Road project.
Tom Goodwin moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 10-84 and 10-85, Scott Leathersich seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 10-86 through 10-95 be considered as a single action and that proposed Planning Committee Resolutions 10-10 and
10-11 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
3. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Rt. 98 at Genesee Rd. in Wyoming County project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-86
4. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by modifying the notes portion of the Route 31 Reconstruction, Stage 3 project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 10-10
5. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost and modifying the notes portion of the Rt. 947A (LOSP) Bridge over Salmon Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-87
6. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by replacing the federal funds on the Rt. 5 Bridges over Honeoye Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-88
7. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Highway Bridge Block Program project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-89
8. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by renaming and changing the description of the Route 531 Extension Project (Rt 36 to Brockport) project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-90
9. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by changing the PIN, decreasing the cost, and modifying the notes portion of the NYSDOT Bridge Bearing and Pedestal Repair project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 10-11
10. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by decreasing the cost of the Interstate Overhead Sign Structure Improvement (2010) MbC project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-91
11. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the I-590 Interchange at Winton Road project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-92
12. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by splitting, renaming, changing the description, and decreasing the total cost of the Rt. 33 (Buffalo Rd) and Howard Rd (Rt. 940L) Improvements project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-93
13. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Rt. 33 from Marway Circle to the Canal MbC project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-94
14. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the Rt. 940L (Howard Rd.) from Rt. 33A to Rt. 31 MbC project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-95
Dan Hallowell discussed the proposed amendments. He noted that NYSDOT Main Office has expressed concerns about the ability of local agencies to deliver their scheduled projects in FFY 2011. Proposed Planning Committee Resolutions 10-10 and 10-11 identify projects that can be advanced to utilize available Obligation Authority in the event local projects are not obligated as programmed.
Erik Frisch moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 10-86 through 10-95, Andrea Guzzetta seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kevin Rooney moved to approve Proposed Planning Committee Resolutions 10-10 and 10-11, Dan Hallowell seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
15. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by combining the County Road 10 & County Road 46 Intersection Improvement project and the County Road 10 Preventive Maintenance project and changing the project description / Proposed Council Resolution 10-96
James Stack discussed the proposed amendment. He noted that Ontario County is proposing to consolidate two projects to advance together and to expand the project scope to address safety concerns at the north end of the project.
Terry Rice moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 10-96, Jim Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 10-97 through 10-101 be considered as a single action and that proposed Planning Committee Resolutions
10-12 and 10-13 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
16. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by renaming and decreasing the cost of the Replace 15 RTS Transit Buses (FFY 2010) project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-97
17. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Replace 6 Lift Line Buses project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution
10-12
18. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by changing the name of the Downtown Transit Center project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution
10-13
19. 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 10-98
20. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by adding the RGRTA Site and Facility Improvements Phase II project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-99
21. 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 10-100
22. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by renaming and decreasing the cost of the Replace 20 RTS Buses (2013) project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-101
David Cook discussed the proposed amendments.
Erik Frisch asked what is prompting RGRTA to reduce the RTS fleet size. David responded that the spare ratio now exceeds 20 percent and retiring vehicles without replacing them will bring the fleet size back in line with FTA requirements.
23. Action concerning modifying the 2011-2014 TIP by changing the source of federal funds for the Mt. Hope Station project / Proposed Planning Committee Resolution 10-14
24. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by splitting the Technology Initiatives for Driving Excellence (TIDE) project into two separate projects / Proposed Council Resolution 10-102
Richard Perrin discussed the proposed amendments. He noted that the changes are being made to satisfy requests from FTA.
Angela Ellis moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 10-97 through 10-102, Terry Rice seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
David Cook moved to approve Proposed Planning Committee Resolutions 10-12 through 10-14, Erik Frisch seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Kris Hughes suggested that proposed Resolutions 10-103 through 10-105 be considered as a single action; no Member or Alternate objected.
25. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Long Pond Road Bridge over Round Pond Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-103
26. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Wildcat Road Bridge over Wildcat Gully project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-104
27. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Swanson Road Bridge over Buck Run Creek project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-105
Dan Hallowell discussed the proposed amendments.
Erik Frisch moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolutions 10-86 through 10-95, Andrea Guzzetta seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
6. New Business
Jim Fletcher moved to consider additional TIP amendments, Tom Goodwin seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Richard Perrin distributed two additional TIP amendment requests. He noted the Proposed Council Resolutions 10-106 and 10-107 were considered by the TIP Development Committee (TDC) via email and the TDC concurred on recommending approval.
1. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the cost of the Midtown Redevelopment Transportation Infrastructure Improvements project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-106
Erik Frisch discussed the proposed amendment. He noted that earmark funds were not obligated in FFY 2010 as anticipated and are proposed to be moved to FFY 2011.
Kevin Rooney moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 10-106, Terry Rice seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
2. Recommendation to the GTC Board concerning amending the 2011-2014 TIP by increasing the funding to the FTA Section 5310 Blocked Program project / Proposed Council Resolution 10-107
Richard Perrin discussed the proposed amendment. He noted that NYSDOT Main Office administers the FTA Section 5310 program. This region fared well, receiving 19 percent of the funding and 21 percent of the vehicles awarded statewide. This action will allow the funds to be utilized by local agencies that provide transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Erik Frisch moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 10-107, Andrea Guzzetta seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
On behalf of the City of Rochester, Dan Hallowell requested consideration of an additional TIP amendment. He distributed a letter requesting a modification to the project description and phase of the Rochester Amtrak Station Improvements project. He described the proposed changes. He noted that this action would bring the description in line with the Statement of Work in the Grant/ Cooperative Agreement for the project with the Federal Railroad Administration. Richard Perrin noted that this would be Proposed Council Resolution 10-108.
Erik Frisch moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution
10-108, Andrea Guzzetta seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
On behalf of Monroe County, Dan Hallowell requested consideration of an additional TIP amendment. He stated that a portion of the earmark for the Paul Road-Fisher Road Corridor Improvements project was not obligated in FFY 2010as requested by Monroe County. The proposed action would move $30,000 for the Detailed Design phase from FFY 2010 to FFY 2011. There is urgency to this request to keep the project on schedule to be bid in December. Richard Perrin noted that this would be Proposed Council Resolution 10-109.
Dan Hallowell moved to recommend approval of Proposed Council Resolution 10-109, Todd Gadd seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed.
Richard Perrin stated that GTC staff will prepare the Proposed Council Resolutions 10-108 and 10-109 for inclusion in the meeting package for the December 9 GTC Board meeting.
a. 2011 GTC Meeting Calendar
Richard Perrin noted that the 2011 GTC meeting calendar was included in the meeting package.
7. Public Forum
No one from the public spoke during the public forum.
8. Next Meeting
January 6, 2011 at the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m.