Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 and Regional Planning Commission are meeting to discuss amendments to several regional transportation improvement programs and the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Commission will also consider budget amendments for fiscal year 2024 and elect officers for 2025.
- Amendments to the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Transportation Improvement Program amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa
- Fiscal Year 2024 Local Activities & Operating Budget Amendments
- Election of Officers for 2025
- Authorization to dispose of broken or obsolete office equipment
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved several transportation improvement program amendments and the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Commission also elected its 2025 officers, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, and authorized budget amendments and consultant billings.
- Approved New Orleans, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa TIP amendments (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved October 31, 2024 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,211,568.94 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024 Local Activities & Operating Budget Amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Election of Officers for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Meeting Dates (unanimous)
- Authorized disposal of broken or obsolete office equipment (unanimous)
- Approved contract extensions and consultant billings (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will consider approving amendments to the New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs for highway and transit elements. The Regional Planning Commission will meet afterward to consider a resolution for a Department of Energy Clean Cities and Communities Partnership renewal, janitorial services selection, and other administrative items.
- Amendment to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendment to the Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
- Resolution: Department of Energy Clean Cities and Communities Partnership Renewal Letter
- Consideration: RTMC Janitorial Services Selection
- Presentation: Bayou Sauvage Urban Wildlife Refuge Access Study
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved several Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa. The Commission also selected Bywater Building Service, LLC for a three-year janitorial contract and renewed a partnership with the Department of Energy.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Mandeville/Covington TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved South Tangipahoa TIP Highway and Transit amendments (unanimous)
- Approved September 30, 2024 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,389,413.02 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to renew Department of Energy Clean Cities and Communities Partnership (unanimous)
- Approved Bywater Building Service, LLC for RTMC Janitorial Services (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous, one abstention)
- Approved October 8, 2024 minutes for both TPC and RPC (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission will meet to review various regional programs. Discussions include amendments to several transportation improvement programs and the selection of consultants for specific studies and plans.
- Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendment to Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
- Amendment to Slidell Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
- Amendment to South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Travel Demand Model Support Services consultant selection ($50,000)
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved several consultant selections for climate and transit projects. The board also authorized amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa.
- Approved $335,000 Comprehensive Climate Action Plan contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
- Approved $275,000 Firetower Rd./ LA 445 Corridor Study with ELOS Environmental Services
- Approved $50,000 Travel Demand Model Support Services contract with Alliance Transportation Group, LLC
- Approved Transportation Improvement Program amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, and South Tangipahoa
- Approved August 31, 2024 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,882,910.42
- Approved travel request for staff member Lynn Dupont to attend a committee in Washington DC
- Approved one time-only contract extension
- Approved consultant billings as recommended by staff
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission's Transportation Policy Committee will consider amendments to transportation improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The full Commission will then consider a budget amendment for local activities, a cooperative endeavor agreement for EDA grant administration, and contract extensions.
- Amendment to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendment to Mandeville-Covington Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
- Amendment to Slidell Transportation Improvement Program, Highway and Transit Elements
- Amendment to South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Resolution: Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for RPC Grant Administration Services for EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance Award
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to the New Orleans and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs. The Commission also approved a FY2024 local activities budget amendment and a grant administration agreement for an EDA award.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit Element amendments (unanimous)
- Approved South Tangipahoa TIP Highway and Transit Element amendments (unanimous)
- Approved FY2024 Local Activities Budget Amendment (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance grant administration (unanimous)
- Approved balance sheet for month ending June 30, 2024, showing fund balance of $2,742,825.49 (unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for 9 staff members to attend conferences in Kansas, Utah, and Louisiana (unanimous)
- Approved one time-only contract extension (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will meet to consider amendments to highway and transit improvement programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Safe Streets For All project update and consideration of a $335,000 consultant selection for a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
- Amendments to New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program, Highway & Transit Elements
- Amendments to Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Consultant selection for Comprehensive Climate Action Plan ($335,000)
- Safe Streets For All Project Update presentation
- Review of financial reports including Balance Sheet of Local Activities
The Regional Planning Commission and its Transportation Policy Committee approved amendments to the New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program and the June 11 minutes. The Commission also approved its May 31 balance sheet and a state-required compliance questionnaire. A consultant selection for a $335,000 climate action plan was deferred.
- Approved New Orleans TIP Highway and Transit Element amendments (unanimous)
- Approved June 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 31, 2024 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,480,074.83 (unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire resolution (unanimous)
- Deferred consultant selection for $335,000 Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for staff to attend workshops in MN and ME (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous, one abstention)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission will meet to review several regional transportation improvement programs. The agenda includes selecting consultants for a pedestrian and bicycle master plan and the Bayou Sauvage Access Study. Additionally, the commission will consider fiscal year 2025 budgets and various administrative matters.
- $550,000 consultant selection for St. Tammany Parish Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
- Consultant selection for Bayou Sauvage Access Study
- Amendments to New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Activities and Operating Budgets
- Selection of RTMC Landscaping Maintenance and RPC Audit Services
The Regional Planning Commission approved its Fiscal Year 2025 operating and local activities budgets. The Transportation Policy Committee selected consultants for a St. Tammany Parish pedestrian and bicycle plan and a Bayou Sauvage access study.
- Approved FY2025 Local Activities Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved FY2025 Operating Budget (Unanimous)
- Selected N-Y Associates, Inc. for St. Tammany Parish Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ($550,000) (Unanimous)
- Selected Batture, LLC for Bayou Sauvage Access Study (Unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (Unanimous)
- Selected Landscape Workshop for RTMC Landscaping Maintenance (Unanimous)
- Selected Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for Audit Financial services (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for staff to attend summits in Alexandria, LA and Denver, CO (Unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will review amendments to highway and transit programs for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The committee will also consider a consultant selection for the US 11 Corridor Study.
- Amendments to New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Consultant selection for US 11 Corridor Study (LA 433 to Fremaux Ave)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Tangipahoa Parish for LA 445/E. Tangi North-South Corridor Analysis
- Presentation from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Director of Aviation
The Transportation Policy Committee approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The commission also selected J.V. Burkes & Associates for the US 11 Corridor Study and approved a corridor analysis for Firetower Road.
- 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 FY25 Unified Planning Work Program for four urbanized areas (unanimous)
- Selected J.V. Burkes & Associates for US 11 Corridor Study (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Firetower Road corridor analysis (unanimous)
- Approved RPC balance sheet ending March 31, 2024, with fund balance of $2,483,291.48 (unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Regional Planning Commission and its Policy Committee are holding their regular monthly meetings. The agenda provided contains only procedural notice of the meeting time and location.
The Transportation Policy Committee unanimously approved highway and transit element amendments for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa. The Regional Planning Commission also approved a February balance sheet, staff travel requests, and consultant billings.
- 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 February 29, 2024 balance sheet with fund balance of $2,168,529.39 (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for five staff members to attend summits and conferences (Unanimous)
- Approved one contract extension for time only (Unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
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 vote on several resolutions regarding Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration planning grants for fiscal year 2025.
- Amendments to New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Authorization of FY-25 Unified Planning Work Program draft
- Contractual authorizations for FTA and FHWA FY-25 planning grants across multiple transportation areas
- Resolution for St. Tammany Bike and Pedestrian Plan Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
- Adoption of the 2024 Public Participation Plan
The Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Planning Commission approved several FY-25 planning grants and amendments to Transportation Improvement Programs for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, and Slidell. The body also authorized the FY-25 Unified Planning Work Program and adopted the 2024 Public Participation Plan.
- Approved New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, and Slidell TIP amendments (Unanimous)
- Authorized submission of FY-25 Unified Planning Work Program (Unanimous)
- Approved FY-25 FTA and FHWA planning grants for New Orleans, Mandeville/Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa (Unanimous)
- Approved LADOTD Entity-State Agreement FY-25 (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for St. Tammany Bike and Pedestrian Plan (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2024 Public Participation Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved January 31, 2024 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,361,049.07 (Unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for staff to attend meetings in Tulsa and Washington D.C. (Unanimous)
Regional Planning Commission of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes
The Transportation Policy Committee will review amendments to several regional transportation improvement programs and safety performance measure targets. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2024 Public Participation Plan Update and the Annual Report of MPO Activities.
- Amendments to New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa Transportation Improvement Programs
- Amendments to 2024 Safety Performance Measure Targets for several metropolitan areas
- Presentation on Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendments regarding safety targets
- Consideration of the 2024 Public Participation Plan Update
- Review of the Annual Report of MPO Activities
The Transportation Policy Committee approved 2024 safety performance measure targets and transportation improvement amendments for New Orleans. The Regional Planning Commission approved the November 2023 balance sheet, staff travel requests, and consultant billings.
- Approved New Orleans Transportation Improvement Program amendments (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Safety Performance Measure Targets for New Orleans, Mandeville-Covington, Slidell, and South Tangipahoa (unanimous)
- Approved November 30, 2023 balance sheet showing fund balance of $2,190,608.96 (unanimous)
- Approved travel requests for Megan Leonard and Adam Tatar to attend training in Memphis, TN (unanimous)
- Approved contract extension (unanimous)
- Approved consultant billings (unanimous, Jonathan Perret abstained)
- Approved December 12, 2023 minutes for both TPC and RPC (unanimous)