Agenda 2/24/09: Baltimore Metropolitan Planning Organization
199th MEETING OF THE BALTIMORE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
9:00 A.M.
BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B
2700 LIGHTHOUSE POINT EAST, SUITE 310
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21224
AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (November 25, December 2)
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY (15 Minutes)
3. REPORT FROM THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4. REPORT FROM THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
5. REPORT FROM THE INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION GROUP
ACTION ITEMS
6. APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM JOB ACCESS & REVERSE COMMUTE AND NEW FREEDOM PROGRAMS (5 Minutes)
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #09-13 in support of the applications for federal assistance under the Federal Transit Administration’s Job Access & Reverse Commute and New Freedom grant programs.
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK 2035 (5 Minutes)
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #09-14 in support of an amendment to Transportation Outlook 2035.
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY GROUP (5 Minutes)
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY GROUP (5 Minutes)
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #09-15 in support of amendments to the Bylaws of the BPAG.
9. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION TO THE 2008-2012 BALTIMORE REGION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE FUNDING FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (10 Minutes)
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #09-17 in support of administrative modifications to the 2008-2012 TIP to include system preservation transportation projects funded from the ARRA of 2009. MDOT will be on hand to discuss the focus of Maryland's Economic Recovery Initiative and next steps in this process.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. STATUS REPORT ON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION VISION PLANNING (5 Minutes)
The BRTB will be briefed on the development of this work activity.
11. UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (5 Minutes)
BMC staff will present an update on the development of the FY 2010 UPWP.
12. BRIEFING ON TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE (5 Minutes)
The BRTB will be briefed on the purpose and work tasks of the Transportation and Land Use Climate Action Plan Coordinating Committee.
13. PRESENTATION ON TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVES AT FORT McHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT & HISTORIC SHRINE
A National Park Service representative will provide an overview of several transportation-related initiatives at Ft. McHenry. The presentation will also include a briefing on the Park’s preparations related to the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
Next MeetingMarch 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
Accommodations
Accommodations during meetings for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please contact Monica Haines at 410-732-0500, ext. 1047, one week in advance for provisions of appropriate auxiliary aid and services. Hearing impaired individuals may also request assistance through the Maryland State Relay Service at (TTY/TDD) 1-800-735-2258.
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