Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to highway and transit programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The committee will also review draft transportation improvement plans for the Mandeville-Covington and Slidell UZA areas.
- Selection of Travel Demand Support Services consultant ($50,000)
- Selection of Active Transportation Improvements consultant for New Orleans East I-10 Service Roads ($145,000)
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Review of 2023-2026 Draft Transportation Improvement Plans for Mandeville-Covington UZA and Slidell UZA
The Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Policy Committee approved several consultant selections for travel demand services, biking and walking feasibility studies, and environmental assessments. The board also approved transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa.
- Approved $50,000 contract with Alliance Transportation Group LLC for Travel Demand Support Services (unanimous)
- Approved $145,000 contract with HNTB Corporation for New Orleans East I-10 Service Roads feasibility study (unanimous)
- Approved $347,000 contract with Leaff Environmental, LLC for Brownfield Environmental Services (unanimous)
- Approved TIP amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Election of RPC Officers (unanimous)
- Approved City of New Orleans Funding-Membership for Calendar Year 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Adams & Reese for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved disposal of broken or obsolete office equipment (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs for highway and transit elements. The committee will also select a consultant for the RPC Traffic Counting Program Update and the 2022-2023 Transportation System Surveillance Multimodal/Freight Corridors project, with a $40,000 budget for Task A-3.23TC. Additionally, the Regional Planning Commission will discuss a cooperative agreement with LDNR for Clean Fuel Partnership funding, travel requests, 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
- Consultant Selection: RPC Traffic Counting Program Update 2022-2023, $40,000
- Cooperative Agreement between LDNR and RPC for Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership Funding
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved a $40,000 contract for traffic data collection and adopted the 2022 New Orleans Regional Freight Mobility Plan. The commission also approved a cooperative agreement for clean fuel partnership funding and various travel requests.
- Approved $40,000 contract with ITS Regional, LLC for Traffic Counting Program Update (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 New Orleans Regional Freight Mobility Plan Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program Highway & Transit Elements (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Agreement between LDNR and RPC for Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership Funding (Unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet for month ending August 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for Aspen Nero, Melissa Guilbeau, and April Higgins (Unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)
- Approved September 13th 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to highway and transit programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The meeting also includes reviews of new transportation improvement plans for 2023-2026 and a draft regional freight mobility plan.
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs (FFY 2019-2022)
- Approval of 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Plans for New Orleans UZA, St. Tammany UZA, and South Tangipahoa UZA
- Draft New Orleans Regional Freight Mobility Plan
- UPWP Amendment — HSIP Task
- Brownfield Grant Award - St. Bernard Parish
The Transportation Policy Committee approved updated transportation improvement plans for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and South Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission approved a resolution requesting action from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier. The Commission also approved financial reports, travel requests, and consultant billings.
- Approved New Orleans TIP amendments for Highway & Transit Elements FFY 2019-2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans MPA Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2052 (Unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany MPA Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2052 (Unanimous)
- Approved South Tangipahoa MPA Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2052 (Unanimous)
- Approved UPWP Amendment – HSIP Task (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Lake Pontchartrain Barrier request to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Approved July 31, 2022 balance sheet showing fund balance of $3,033,060.34 (Unanimous)
- Approved three staff travel requests and no-cost contract extensions (Unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to several transportation improvement programs and approve multiple Metropolitan Transportation Plans for 2052. The meeting also includes a review of draft transportation improvement plans for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and South Tangipahoa.
- Amendments to New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs (FFY 2019-2022)
- Approval of Metropolitan Transportation Plans 2052 for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa
- Review of draft Transportation Improvement Plans (FFY 2023-2026) for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and South Tangipahoa UZAs
The Transportation Policy Committee approved long-term transportation plans for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission also approved financial reports, budget amendments, and a U.S. Department of Energy contract renewal.
- Approved New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Metropolitan Transportation Plans 2052 (Unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments FFY 2019-2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments FFY 2019-2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet for month ending June 30, 2022, with fund balance of $3,109,707.18 (Unanimous)
- Approved two budget amendments (Unanimous)
- Approved U.S. Dept. of Energy Clean Cities Support Contract renewal for Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for Governors Highway Safety Association and GIS-Pro 2022 Conference (Unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee is meeting to consider amendments to highway and transit programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The committee will also review draft updates for several Metropolitan Transportation Plans through 2052.
- Amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program
- Amendments to St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program
- Amendments to Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program
- Review of New Orleans MPA Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2052 draft
- Review of Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa MPA 2052 drafts
The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit amendments for New Orleans and St. Tammany. The Regional Planning Commission approved the May 2022 balance sheet, consultant billings, and a compliance questionnaire. Drafts for the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plans were presented for review.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved May 31, 2022 balance sheet with fund balance of $2,730,638.58 (unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved travel request for Melissa Guilbeau to attend safety meeting in Shreveport (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
- Approved June 14, 2022 minutes for both TPC and RPC (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will meet to review amendments to the New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.
- 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
- Approval of May 10th, 2022 minutes
The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit improvement program amendments for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission approved a financial report, an IT management contract renewal with Commtech, and a brownfield redevelopment resolution for the City of Gretna.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved April 30, 2022 balance sheet and monthly budget report (unanimous)
- Approved IT Management Services Agreement renewal with Commtech for 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved City of Gretna Brownfield Redevelopment Program resolution
- Approved travel request for staff to attend Block Island Wind Farm Trip (unanimous)
- Approved time-only contract extensions and consultant billings (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission will consider approving its Fiscal Year 2023 Local Activities and Operating Budgets, as well as the Title VI Policy and Program Final Document. The meeting also includes a presentation on New Orleans City Park and routine items such as minutes, financial reports, travel requests, contract extensions, and consultant billings.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Local Activities Budget
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget
- Approval of Title VI Policy and Program Final Document
- Presentation on New Orleans City Park by CEO Cara Lambright
The Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Policy Committee approved budget plans for Fiscal Year 2023 and updated transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The commission also adopted an updated Title VI Policy and Program document.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved March 31, 2022 balance sheet showing $2,755,945.17 in assets and liabilities (unanimous)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Local Activities Budget
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget
- Approved Title VI Policy and Program Resolution
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission are meeting to consider amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The body will also review the FY-23 Unified Planning Work Program and receive presentations on broadband development and brownfield projects.
- Amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa
- Unified Planning Work Program for FY-23 Final Document
- Transfer of FTA Section 5307 grant funds from Plaquemines Parish to Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District
- Contractual Agreements between LHSC and RPC for FFY22 Highway Safety Programs
- Presentation by Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved transportation improvement program amendments for New Orleans and St. Tammany. The board also approved the FY-23 Unified Planning Work Program and a transfer of federal transit grant status in Plaquemines Parish.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Unified Planning Work Program for FY-23 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of FTA Section 5307 grant status from Plaquemines Parish to Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (unanimous)
- Approved contractual agreements between LHSC and RPC for FFY22 Highway Safety Programs (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities for month ending February 28, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved one-year contract extension for auditors Carr Riggs Ingram (unanimous)
- Approved five staff travel requests for professional conferences (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes will meet on March 8, 2022, to consider approval of minutes, amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa, and the FY-23 Unified Planning Work Program. The agenda also includes contractual authorizations for Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration planning grants for multiple transportation planning areas.
- Approval of February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- Amendment to St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit Elements)
- FY-23 Unified Planning Work Program draft document and authorization to submit
- Contractual authorizations for FTA and FHWA FY-23 planning grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa planning areas
The Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to the New Orleans and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs and authorized the submission of the FY-23 Unified Planning Work Program. The Commission also approved several federal planning grants for transit and highways across four urbanized areas and accepted the January 2022 financial report.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Authorization to Submit Unified Planning Work Program for FY-23 (unanimous)
- Approved FTA FY-23 Planning Grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa (unanimous)
- Approved FHWA FY-23 Planning Grants for New Orleans, Slidell, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities for month ending January 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
- Approved February 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission will convene its regular monthly board meeting virtually on February 8, 2022, 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 permitted under Louisiana emergency meeting law.
- Meeting held virtually under Proclamation 7 JBE 2022 and RS 29:721
- Livestream via GoToWebinar; public comments via chat
- Agenda limited to emergency-permitted items
- No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed in this notice
The Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Policy Committee approved several transportation improvement program amendments and safety performance targets. The board also selected Arcadis U.S., Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for a pedestrian and bicycle master plan in Mandeville.
- Approved $72,000 contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for City of Mandeville Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Highway & Transit amendments (Unanimous)
- Approved St. Tammany Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Highway & Transit amendments (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Safety Performance Measure Targets for New Orleans Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Safety Performance Measure Targets for Tangipahoa Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Safety Performance Measure Targets for St. Tammany Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities for month ending December 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for staff to attend Lifesavers Conference in Chicago (Unanimous)
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 for January 11, 2022. These meetings will be conducted via teleconferencing or videoconferencing due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
The Transportation Policy Committee approved a paratransit operations study for Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes and amendments to the Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program. The Regional Planning Commission approved the 2022 membership funding for the City of New Orleans and a legal services agreement with Adams & Reese.
- Approved Tangipahoa TIP Highway & Transit Element amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Consultant Selection for Comprehensive Operations Analysis Paratransit Study (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet of local activities ending Nov 30, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved City of New Orleans Funding Membership for Calendar Year 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Adams & Reese for Calendar Year 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
- Approved December 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)