Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes public meetings in 2023

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

The Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, following the Transportation Policy Committee meeting. Items include election of officers for 2024, a resolution for City of New Orleans funding-membership through 2028, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with Adams & Reese. The commission will also consider financial reports, contract extensions, and consultant billings.

• Resolution: City of New Orleans Funding-Membership to RPC for 2024-2028
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Adams & Reese and RPC for 2024
• Election of Officers for 2024
• Financial Report (Balance Sheet and Monthly Budget)
• Contract Extensions

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved several transportation improvement program amendments and the 2024 officer elections. The commission also approved a funding resolution for the City of New Orleans' membership from 2024-2028 and a legal agreement with Adams & Reese.

• Approved Mandeville-Covington TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Slidell TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 UPWP amendment for St Tammany Urbanized Areas (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet for month ending October 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Election of Officers for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Meeting Dates (Unanimous)
• Approved City of New Orleans Funding-Membership Resolution for 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Adams & Reese for 2024 (Unanimous)

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

The Regional Planning Commission approved the CEDS 2024-2028 and a Fiscal Year 2023 local activities budget amendment. The Transportation Policy Committee approved TIP amendments for New Orleans and Mandeville-Covington and selected a consultant for a road study.

• Adopted the CEDS 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Local Activities Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Mandeville-Covington TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Selected Vectura Consulting Services, LLC for South Range Road Operations Study (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet for month ending September 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved retroactive travel request for Adam Tatar to attend Louisiana Brownfields Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (Unanimous, 1 abstention)

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

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee are meeting to discuss updates to transportation improvement programs across multiple regions. The body will also consider the adoption of the CEDS 2024-2028 and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023 local activities.

• Adoption of the CEDS 2024-2028
• Consultant selection for South Range Road Operations Study (Project H.972501.1)
• Amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa
• Fiscal Year 2023 Local Activities Budget Amendment
• Consideration of contract extensions and consultant billings

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will review amendments to highway and transit improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The agenda also includes the selection of a consultant for the Safe Streets for All program.

• Amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
• Consultant selection for Safe Streets for All (Award: $746,200)
• Presentation on the Pontchartrain Restoration Program Update
• Presentation of CEDS 2024-2028 Draft

The Transportation Policy Committee approved a consultant contract to reduce traffic fatalities in St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes. The Commission also approved the August 2023 balance sheet and travel requests for the Transportation Research Board meeting.

• Approved $746,200 contract with Volkert, Inc. for Safe Streets For All project (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved August 31, 2023 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,548,407.97 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for Jason Sappington and Nelson Hollings to attend TRB meeting in Washington D.C. (Unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to the New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs (Highway & Transit Elements), and select consultants for travel demand model support and South Range Road safety enhancements. The full Regional Planning Commission will hear committee reports, a financial report, a presentation on the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership Strategic Plan, and consider contract extensions and consultant billings. Both bodies will hold public comment periods.

• Amendment to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
• Amendment to the Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
• Consultant Selection: Travel Demand Model Support Services (State Project H.972501.1)
• Consultant Selection: South Range Road Safety and Operational Enhancements (State Project H.972501.1)
• Resolution: Agreement with Federal Highway Administration—Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division’s Federal Lands Access Program Project Grant

The Transportation Policy Committee approved several transportation improvement program amendments and two consultant selections. The commission also approved a $300,000 federal grant for recreational access improvements at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.

• Approved New Orleans and South Tangipahoa TIP amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Alliance Transportation Group, LLC for Travel Demand Model Support Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Vectura Consulting Services, LLC for South Range Road Safety and Operational Enhancements (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 Federal Lands Access Program Project Grant for Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet for month ending July 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for eight staff members to attend professional conferences (Unanimous)
• Approved one contract extension for time only (Unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)

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

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee will meet on August 8, 2023. The TPC will consider amendments to the New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs. The RPC will vote on a resolution to support applying for a FHWA PROTECT discretionary grant, and will also review financial reports, contract extensions, and consultant billings.

• Resolution to support RPC application for FHWA PROTECT discretionary grant
• Amendments to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (Highway & Transit)
• Amendments to the Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to the Slidell Transportation Improvement Program
• Presentation: 'Why Your Business Should Have a Phone Use Policy' by AAA Public Affairs Specialist

The Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, and Slidell, as well as the FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program. The Regional Planning Commission approved a resolution to apply for the FHWA PROTECT Discretionary Grant and authorized several budget and travel requests.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Mandeville-Covington TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Slidell TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program amendments (unanimous)
• Approved application for FHWA PROTECT Discretionary Grant (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to move $17,000 from software support to dues and hardware (unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for staff to attend conferences in Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)

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

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee are meeting to discuss updates to highway and transit improvement programs across multiple parishes. The body is also considering agreements for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.

• Amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for Safe Streets and Roads For All Program Funding
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes for local grant funds
• Review of consultant billings and contract extensions
• Presentation on EDA Summer Snapshot by the Economic Development Administration

The Transportation Policy Committee approved federal and local funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The Commission also approved several transportation improvement program amendments and routine financial reports.

• Approved $656,000 federal and $164,000 non-federal funding for Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (Unanimous)
• Approved local fund shares for Safe Streets and Roads for All: St. John $30,000, Tangipahoa $55,000, St. Tammany $79,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Slidell Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet for month ending 05/31/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Adam Tatar to attend National Brownfield Conference (Unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to highway and transit improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The committee will also review the Unified Planning Work Program for FY24 and discuss consultant selection for a road network study.

• Amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to Slidell Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program
• Consultant selection for Lower St. Bernard/Louisiana International Terminal Road Network Study

The Transportation Policy Committee approved a road network study for the Louisiana International Terminal and the FY24 Unified Planning Work Program. The Regional Planning Commission approved a new IT management contract with Commtech and the April 2023 balance sheet.

• Approved Consultant Selection of GIS Engineers for Lower St. Bernard/ Louisiana International Terminal Road Network Study (Unanimous)
• Approved Unified Planning Work Program FY24 for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell and South Tangipahoa Urbanized areas (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program Highway and Transit Elements amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved IT Management Services contract with Commtech (Unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2023 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,733,345.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to the New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs. The Regional Planning Commission will consider its FY2024 local activities and operating budgets, as well as an extension of the audit contract and disposal of obsolete equipment. A presentation on 'H2theFuture: Driving the Energy Evolution in South Louisiana' is also scheduled.

• Consideration of FY2024 Local Activities Budget
• Consideration of FY2024 Operating Budget
• Amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs (New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, South Tangipahoa)
• Extension of Audit Financial Services contract
• Authorization to dispose of broken/obsolete office equipment

The Regional Planning Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Local Activities and Operating budgets. The Transportation Policy Committee approved several amendments to regional Transportation Improvement Programs and Metropolitan Transportation Plans. The commission also approved financial reports and contract extensions.

• Approved FY2024 Local Activities Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans, South Tangipahoa, and regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan target updates (unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans and South Tangipahoa TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2023 balance sheet and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved final extension of Audit Financial Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of broken or obsolete office equipment (unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for Aspen Nero, Lynn Dupont, and April Higgins (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 several Transportation Improvement Programs and authorize FY-24 planning grants. The body will also review a feasibility study for sidewalks on US 190B/Fremaux Ave.

• US 190B/Fremaux Ave. Sidewalk Feasibility Study (US 11 to Town Center Blvd.) for $65,000
• FY-24 Planning Grants for Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration
• Amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa
• Resolution to apply for the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
• Unified Planning Work Program for FY-24 draft document

The Transportation Policy Committee approved several federal planning grants for FY-24 and a $65,000 sidewalk feasibility study for US 190B. The Regional Planning Commission approved a resolution to apply for an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and accepted the February 2023 financial report.

• Approved New Orleans, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa TIP amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization to submit FY-24 Unified Planning Work Program (Unanimous)
• Approved FY-24 FTA and FHWA planning grants for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa (Unanimous)
• Approved LADOTD Entity-State Agreements FY-24 (Unanimous)
• Approved RCL consultant, LLC for US 190B/Fremaux Ave. Sidewalk Feasibility Study at $65,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,317,508.41 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Adam Tatar to attend Louisiana Preservation Conference (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, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The meeting also includes a presentation on LWI Round 2 project funding and a review of the commission's financial reports.

• Amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program
• Amendments to Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
• Resolution for a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans
• Presentation on LWI Round 2 Project Funding Announcement
• Review of monthly budget reports and balance sheets

The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The Commission also approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Port of New Orleans and a financial balance sheet showing $2,716,310.67 in fund balance.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Mandeville-Covington TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Slidell TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved South Tangipahoa TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans (unanimous)
• Approved January 31, 2023 balance sheet (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Aspen Nero to attend Electric Vehicle Conference (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to several regional Transportation Improvement Programs and safety performance targets. The Regional Planning Commission will then consider a resolution supporting the Reinvestment in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act, along with a presentation on Census 2020 urban area boundaries, financial reports, and contract extensions.

• Amendments to New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
• 2023 Safety Performance Measure Targets for multiple metropolitan transportation plans
• Resolution supporting the Reinvestment in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act (RISEE)
• Presentation on Census 2020 Urban Area Boundary Update
• Financial report and contract extensions

The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved several transportation improvement program amendments and safety performance targets. The Commission also passed a resolution supporting the Reinvestment in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act.

• Approved New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, and Slidell TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Safety Performance Measure Targets for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and Tangipahoa (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting the Reinvestment in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act (Unanimous)
• Approved balance sheet for month ending December 31, 2022, showing fund balance of $2,581,152.85 (Unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for April Higgins to attend conferences in Shreveport and Seattle (Unanimous)
• Approved time-only, no-cost contract extensions (Unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (Unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee approved several transportation improvement program amendments and consultant selections. The Commission also approved a $300,000 federal grant for recreational access improvements at the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.

• Approved $300,000 FHWA grant for Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge access (Unanimous)
• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved South Tangipahoa TIP Highway and Transit amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Alliance Transportation Group, LLC for Travel Demand Model Support Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Vectura Consulting Services, LLC for South Range Road Safety study (Unanimous)
• Approved July 31, 2023 balance sheet showing $2,393,087.98 in fund balance (Unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for staff to attend conferences in Cleveland, Baton Rouge, Washington D.C., and Alexandria (Unanimous)
• Approved one contract extension for time only (Unanimous)

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

The Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to the New Orleans and Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) and adopt the Mandeville-Covington and Slidell UZA TIPs for FFY 2023-2026. The Regional Planning Commission will also meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, review financial statements, and consider contract extensions and consultant billings.

• Amendment to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
• Amendment to the Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
• Resolution: Adoption of the Mandeville-Covington UZA Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2023-2026)
• Resolution: Adoption of the Slidell UZA Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2023-2026)
• Resolution: Contractual Agreement: Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) & RPC for FFY23 Highway Safety Programs

The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved several regional transportation improvement programs and a highway safety agreement. The Commission also approved its November 2022 balance sheet and staff travel requests.

• Approved New Orleans TIP Highway Elements amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Mandeville-Covington UZA Transportation Improvement Program FFY 2023-2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Slidell UZA Transportation Improvement Program FFY 2023-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved contractual agreement with Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for FFY23 programs (unanimous)
• Approved November 30, 2022 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,719,312.80 (unanimous)
• Approved travel for two staff members to attend DRA Annual Training in Memphis, TN (unanimous)
• Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)