Agenda 3/23/10: Baltimore Metropolitan Planning Organization
212th Meeting of the Baltimore Regional Transportation BoardTuesday, March 23, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21224
AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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 AMENDMENTS TO OUTLOOK 2035 AND THE 2010-2013 BALTIMORE REGION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #10-15 in support of two new capacity projects. (5 minutes)
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2010-2013 BALTIMORE REGION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE FUNDING FROM THE JOBS BILL OF 2010 – STIMULUS II
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #10-17 in support of projects meeting the intent of the Jobs Bill of 2010. (5 minutes)
8. APPROVAL OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE AND CONCEPTUAL MITIGATION FOR MD 175 FROM MD 295 TO MD 170
The BRTB will be asked to approve Resolution #10-18 in support of the preferred alternative for MD 175. BRTB approval follows the adopted steps in the regional Congestion Management Process. (5 minutes)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9. PRESENTATION ON URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECTS
Dr. Russell Dickerson of the University of Maryland will present a study on the impact of upstream urbanization on urban heat island effects, the local climate, and atmospheric pollution levels. (15 minutes)
10. REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION EFFORTS
A representative from SHA will share experiences on the Eastern Shore regarding project development and sea-level mitigation strategies. (10 minutes)
11. UPDATE ON THE PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
The BRTB will discuss the Notice of Funding Availability from HUD that outlines a federal approach for multi-jurisdictional planning efforts. (15 minutes)
12. UPDATE ON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION VISION PLAN
The BRTB will be briefed on the development of this work activity. (10 minutes)
13. A GUEST SPEAKER WILL GIVE THEIR PERSPECTIVE FOR THE REGION’S VISION
As part of an ongoing series of speakers, Ms. Mary Leary, Director of Transportation Projects for Easter Seals Project ACTION, will relate her organization’s objectives in relation to the 50-year Vision planning of the BRTB. >> View presentation (20 minutes)
14. OTHER BUSINESS
AccommodationsAccommodations during meetings for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please contact Sandy Spears at 410-732-9562 one week in advance for provisions of appropriate auxiliary aids 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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