Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes public meetings in 2021

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission approved its 2022 officers, consultant billings, and the October 2021 balance sheet.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved October 31, 2021 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,801,05.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Election of RPC Officers for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission will meet to consider amendments to highway and transit programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The meeting also includes the election of 2022 officers and a presentation on the Louisiana film industry.

• Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendment to St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendment to Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program
• Election of Officers for 2022
• Presentation: The Louisiana Film Industry-A Growing Economy

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission's Transportation Policy Committee will vote on amendments to the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs and consider two consultant selections totaling $185,000 for feasibility studies. The full commission will also receive committee reports, a financial update, and a presentation from the St. Tammany Levee, Drainage and Conservation District.

• Consultant selection: Manchac Greenway Land Use and Transportation Corridor Analysis Stage 0 Feasibility Study, $95,000
• Consultant selection: New Orleans East Industrial Canal Crossing Safety and Access Planning Stage 0 Feasibility Study, $90,000
• 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

The Transportation Policy Committee approved consultant selections for two feasibility studies and amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission also approved financial reports, equipment disposal, and a staff travel request.

• Approved $95,000 contract with Urban System, Inc. for Manchac Greenway feasibility study (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for New Orleans East Industrial Canal Crossing study (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet of local activities ending September 30, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved disposal of broken or obsolete office equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Karen Parson to attend TRB Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. (Unanimous)

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly board meeting virtually on October 12, 2021, citing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The meeting will be livestreamed via GoToWebinar, with public comments accepted through the chat feature. The agenda is limited to items allowed under Louisiana law for emergency remote meetings.

• Meeting to be held remotely via teleconference/videoconference due to COVID-19 emergency
• Public comments accepted via chat during livestream
• Agenda limited to items under LA RS 42:17.1(2)(a-c); items under (d) require two-thirds board vote

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans and St. Tammany. The body also awarded a $30,000 contract for travel demand model support and approved a new cell phone policy.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Alliance Transportation Group for Travel Demand Model Support Services (unanimous)
• Deferred Consultant Selection for Comprehensive Operations Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved RPC Cell Phone Policy (unanimous)
• Approved JEDCO and RPC/EPA Brownfields Assessment Cooperative Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved travel for three staff members to APA Louisiana Annual Planning Conference (unanimous)
• Approved two no-cost, time-only contract extensions (unanimous)

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider approving amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs (Highway & Transit Elements) for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, committee and financial reports, a travel request, contract extensions, consultant billings, and a public comment period. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• 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
• Approval of the July 13, 2021 minutes
• Contract extensions and consultant billings

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission also approved a June 30 balance sheet, consultant billings, and two staff travel requests.

• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments
• Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program amendments
• Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program amendments
• Approved July 13, 2021 minutes (TPC and RPC)
• Approved June 30, 2021 balance sheet of local activities showing $2,886,129.45 in fund balance
• Approved travel requests for Maggie Woodruff (Arkansas) and Leslie Couvillion (Maryland)
• Approved consultant billings

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider and vote on amendments to the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs, as well as an amendment to the FY22 South Tangipahoa Unified Planning Work Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, committee reports, a financial report, a presentation on the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, and discussion of contract extensions and consultant billings.

• 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
• Amendment to the FY22 South Tangipahoa Unified Planning Work Program
• Presentation by Adams & Reese, LLP on Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa, as well as a planning work program amendment. The Regional Planning Commission approved the May 2021 balance sheet, consultant billings, and a compliance resolution.

• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 South Tangipahoa Unified Planning Work Program amendment (unanimous)
• Approved May 31, 2021 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,717,847.97 (unanimous)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2021 and June 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission will meet on June 8, 2021, at 12:30 pm to consider several items including approval of minutes, committee reports, financial report, and contract matters. The most notable item is the renewal of an IT Management Services Agreement with Commtech for 2021 with two annual options.

• Approval of May 11, 2021 minutes
• Renewal of IT Management Services Agreement with Commtech for 2021 with two annual options
• Contract extensions
• Consultant billings
• Public comment period

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans and St. Tammany. The Regional Planning Commission approved a balance sheet showing a fund balance of $2,806,539.77, an IT services agreement with Commtech, and four no-cost contract extensions.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2021 minutes for TPC and RPC (unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet of local activities for month ending April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of IT Management Services Agreement with Commtech for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved four no-cost, time-only contract extensions (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission will convene its regular monthly board and transportation policy meetings virtually on May 11, 2021, citing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The meetings will be livestreamed via GoToWebinar, with public comments accepted through the chat feature. The agenda is limited to items permitted under Louisiana emergency meeting law.

• Virtual meetings scheduled for May 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
• Meetings to be held via teleconferencing/videoconferencing under Proclamation 79 JBE 2021
• Public comments accepted via chat during livestream
• Agenda limited to items under RS:42:17.1(a-c); items under (d) require two-thirds vote

The Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Policy Committee approved the FY22 Local Activities and Operating budgets. The TPC approved transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans and Tangipahoa, as well as a maritime fleet agreement. The commission also approved consultant billings and a budget amendment for data subscriptions.

• Approved Agreement with Port of New Orleans for Tug Engines Cleaner Transportation ($350,985.60)
• Approved FY22 Local Activities Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Unified Planning Work Program for FY-22 Final Document (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to move $10,000 from grant contingency to online data subscriptions
• Approved consultant billings

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission and the Transportation Policy Committee have scheduled regular monthly meetings to be held virtually. The meetings are being conducted remotely in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor of Louisiana.

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission approved the February 2021 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 February 28, 2021 balance sheet of local activities (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings
• Approved March 9, 2021 TPC minutes
• Approved March 9, 2021 RPC minutes

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission Board of Commissioners and the Transportation Policy Committee have scheduled regular monthly meetings via teleconferencing or videoconferencing. This notice serves as a certification for conducting meetings remotely due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

• Certification of virtual meeting setting per Proclamation 18 JBE 2021

The Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The committee also authorized several FY-22 federal planning grants for transit and highway areas. The Regional Planning Commission approved the January 2021 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 Authorization to Submit Unified Planning Work Program for FY-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 8 contractual authorizations for FY-22 FTA and FHWA planning grants
• Approved January 31, 2021 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,477,617.15 (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings
• Approved February 9, 2021 minutes

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Regional Planning Commission of eight Louisiana parishes will hold its February 9, 2021 meeting virtually via GoToWebinar because of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. and public comments will be accepted through the chat feature. The actual agenda items are not included in this notice; only the procedural announcement is provided.

• Virtual meeting authorized by Louisiana Legislature Act 302 and Proclamation 7 JBE 2021
• Meeting date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
• Livestream via GoToWebinar; public comments via chat feature
• Agendas to be posted by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021
• Contact: Malissa Dietsch-Givhan at [email protected]

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit amendments for New Orleans and Tangipahoa, along with 2021 safety performance targets for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission approved the December 2020 balance sheet and consultant billings.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans MTP 2021 Safety Performance Measure Targets (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany MTP 2021 Safety Performance Measure Targets (unanimous)
• Approved Tangipahoa MTP 2021 Safety Performance Measure Targets (unanimous)
• Approved RPC balance sheet for month ending December 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings
• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes

Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes

The Board of Commissioners and Transportation Policy Committee will meet virtually via GoToWebinar on January 12, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Public comments will be accepted via chat during the livestream. The meeting agendas will be posted by January 11, 2021. No specific agenda items are listed in this notice.

• Meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 emergency (Proclamation 209 JBE 2020, Act 302)
• Livestream via GoToWebinar platform; public comments via chat
• Agendas posted by 9:00 a.m. on January 11, 2021
• Parishes covered: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa
• Contact Malissa Dietsch-Givhan at [email protected] for questions

The Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to the New Orleans and St. Tammany transportation programs and selected Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. for a Westbank study. The Regional Planning Commission approved the November 2020 balance sheet and a $75,000 budget amendment for transit software.

• Approved $105,000 contract with Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. for Westbank Transportation Road and Rail Sub-area Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved November 30, 2020 balance sheet of local activities (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to move $75,000 from Grant Contingency to Computer Software/Support (approved with one abstention)
• Approved consultant billings as listed in meeting packet
• Approved December 8, 2020 minutes for both TPC and RPC