Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes public meetings in 2020
11 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee will hold virtual meetings on December 8, 2020. The agenda includes electing 2021 officers, reviewing financial reports, and considering amendments to several transportation improvement programs.
- Election of 2021 Officers
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Amendment to the Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Adams & Reese and RPC for 2021
- City of New Orleans funding/membership resolution for 2021
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans and St. Tammany. The Commission also elected its 2021 officers, approved a balance sheet showing $2,626,378.29 in assets and liabilities, and authorized a 2021 agreement with Adams & Reese.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved FY-21 Unified Planning Work Program amendment (unanimous)
- Approved Election of RPC Officers for 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities ending Oct 31, 2020
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire resolution (unanimous)
- Approved City of New Orleans funding membership for 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Adams & Reese (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee will hold virtual meetings on November 10, 2020. The TPC will consider amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa, and a $70,000 consultant contract for a feasibility study on LA 3127. The RPC will consider routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and contract extensions.
- Amendment to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Amendment to the St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Amendment to the Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Resolution for contractual agreements between LHSC and RPC for FFY21 Highway Safety Programs
- Consultant selection for LA 3127 feasibility study (Stage 0 Conceptual, Freight Corridor Planning) – $70,000
The Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The commission also approved a $70,000 consultant contract for a freight corridor feasibility study and various financial reports.
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved contractual agreements between LHSC and RPC for FFY21 Highway Safety Programs (unanimous)
- Approved $70,000 contract with Meyer Engineers for LA 3127 Stage 0 Conceptual Feasibility Study (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities ending September 30, 2020
- Approved time-only contract extension (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings as recommended by staff
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission Board of Commissioners and the Transportation Policy Committee will hold their regular monthly meetings via teleconferencing or videoconferencing. This virtual setting is being used in accordance with state emergency proclamations regarding COVID-19.
- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 12:30 p.m.
- Livestreaming to be provided via the GoToWebinar.com platform
- Public comments to be accepted through the livestream chat feature
The Transportation Policy Committee approved transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The committee also selected three consultants for feasibility, land use, and model support services. The Regional Planning Commission approved the August 2020 balance sheet and consultant billings.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $90,000 contract with Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. for Old Covington Highway study (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 contract with Digital Engineering and Imaging Inc. for LA 1077 Corridor project (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 contract with Alliance Transportation Group Inc. for SELATRAM Model Retainer (unanimous)
- Approved August 31, 2020 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,388,730.95
- Approved consultant billings as listed on pages 15-21 of the meeting packet
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee and the Regional Planning Commission are meeting virtually to discuss regional infrastructure updates. The body will consider amendments to transportation improvement programs for multiple parishes.
- Amendment to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendment to the St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendment to the Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Review of Budget and Personnel Committee reports
- Consideration of contract extensions
The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission also approved a July 2020 balance sheet and consultant billings.
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved August 11, 2020 minutes (TPC and RPC)
- Approved July 31, 2020 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,460,787.66
- Approved time-only contract extension
- Approved consultant billings
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Board of Commissioners and the Transportation Policy Committee are convening virtual meetings via teleconferencing and videoconferencing. This format is being used in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. No specific policy items or votes are listed in this notice.
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Commission also approved its June 30, 2020, balance sheet and consultant billings.
- Approved July 14, 2020 minutes (TPC and RPC)
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities for month ending June 30, 2020
- Approved consultant billings
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee and the Regional Planning Commission are holding virtual meetings to consider amendments to transportation improvement programs and agency contracts. The body will also review financial reports and a cooperative agreement with LADOTD.
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Amendment to the Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between RPC and LADOTD regarding Act 362 of the 2019 Regular Legislative Session
- Review of contract extensions and consultant billings
- Review of Local Activities Balance Sheet and Monthly Budget Report
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission met to approve several transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Commission also approved the May 2020 balance sheet, a cooperative agreement with LADOTD, and consultant billings.
- Approved June 9, 2020, meeting minutes (TPC)
- Approved New Orleans TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved FY-21 Unified Planning Work Program amendment
- Approved June 9, 2020, meeting minutes (RPC)
- Approved May 31, 2020, balance sheet of local activities
- Approved LADOTD Cooperative Endeavor Agreement resolution
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee will meet virtually on June 9, 2020. They will consider amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa (highway and transit elements), as well as amendments to the Unified Planning Work Programs for New Orleans and South Tangipahoa for FY-21. The RPC will also consider its FY2021 operating and local activities budgets, contract extensions, and other financial reports. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit)
- Amendment to St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit)
- Amendment to Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit)
- Amendment to New Orleans Urbanized Area Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21
- Consideration of RPC FY2021 Operating Budget and Local Activities Budget
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved several budget and planning amendments for the 2021 fiscal year. The commission also approved the local activities balance sheet, consultant billings, and a time-only contract extension.
- Approved May 12, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit Elements amendments
- Approved New Orleans Urbanized Area Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21 (one abstention)
- Approved South Tangipahoa Urbanized Area Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21
- Approved RPC Balance Sheet of Local Activities for April 30, 2020
- Approved RPC Fiscal Year 2021 Local Activities Budget
- Approved RPC Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget
- Approved time-only contract extension
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee will hold virtual meetings on May 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda includes approval of minutes, consideration of amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes, and routine financial and committee reports. Public comments will be accepted via chat during the livestream.
- Approval of April 4, 2020 minutes
- Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Amendment to St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Amendment to Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Certification to convene virtual meeting due to COVID-19 public health emergency
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission met to review program amendments and financial reports. The committees approved amendments to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program and several administrative items, including contract extensions and consultant billings.
- Approved April 14, 2020 minutes for TPC (Transportation Policy Committee)
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit Elements amendments unanimously
- Approved April 14, 2020 minutes for RPC (Regional Planning Commission) unanimously
- Approved March 31, 2020 balance sheet of local activities unanimously
- Approved time-only contract extension unanimously
- Approved consultant billings unanimously
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and its Transportation Policy Committee will hold their regular monthly meetings virtually on April 14, 2020, citing the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meetings will be livestreamed via GoToWebinar, with public comments accepted through the chat feature. No specific agenda items (e.g., rezonings, contracts, ordinances) are listed in this notice; the agenda is purely procedural.
- Meeting format changed to virtual teleconference/videoconference due to COVID-19
- Livestream via GoToWebinar.com; public comments via chat
- Agendas to be posted by 9:00 a.m. on April 13, 2020
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved several amendments to regional transportation improvement programs. The commission also approved the January 2020 balance sheet, consultant billings, and a time-only contract extension.
- Approved March 10, 2020 TPC minutes (with one nay)
- Approved New Orleans TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Authorized submission of FY-2021 Unified Planning Work Program (with one abstention)
- Approved March 10, 2020 RPC minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 31, 2020 balance sheet of local activities (unanimous)
- Approved time-only contract extension (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee is considering amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The body is also reviewing the FY-21 Unified Planning Work Program and federal planning grants. A separate Regional Planning Commission meeting will address financial reports and contract extensions.
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Unified Planning Work Program for FY-21 Draft Document
- Federal Transit Administration FY-21 Planning Grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa
- Federal Highway Administration FY-21 Planning Grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa
- Review of Adams & Reese, LLP consultant billings
The Transportation Policy Committee approved several amendments to regional transportation improvement programs and authorized multiple federal planning grants. The Regional Planning Commission approved the January 2020 balance sheet and consultant billings.
- Approved February 11, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements (unanimous)
- Approved authorization to submit FY-21 Unified Planning Work Program (with one abstention)
- Authorized FTA FY-21 planning grant for New Orleans (with one abstention)
- Authorized FTA FY-21 planning grants for Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa (unanimous)
- Authorized FHWA FY-21 planning grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs for Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes, as well as 2020 safety performance measure targets. The committee also plans to select a consultant for a $30,000 traffic counting program update. The full commission will then consider a cooperative endeavor agreement with Adams & Reese, renewal of a Clean Cities support contract, and a resolution for a regional capacity building grant program.
- Amendments to the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs (highway and transit elements)
- Adoption of 2020 Safety Performance Measure Targets for the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Metropolitan Transportation Plans
- Consultant selection for the RPC Traffic Counting Program Update at $30,000
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Adams & Reese and RPC for Calendar Year 2020
- Resolution for a contractual agreement with Louisiana Office of Community Development for the Regional Capacity Building Grant Program
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved safety performance targets and transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The board also awarded a $30,000 traffic counting contract to ITS Regional, LLC and approved several administrative agreements and financial reports.
- Approved New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (Unanimous)
- Approved 2020 Safety Performance Measure Targets for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa (Unanimous)
- Awarded $30,000 contract to ITS Regional, LLC for RPC Traffic Counting Program Update (Unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities showing fund balance of $2,116,087.29 (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Adams & Reese for 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved renewal of U.S. Dept. of Energy Clean Cities Support Contract (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Louisiana Office of Community Development for Regional Capacity Building Grant Program (Unanimous)
- Approved travel for two staff members to attend 2020 Lifesavers Conference in Tampa, FL (Unanimous)