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HRTPO GUIDANCE ON THE HOUSE BILL 2 PRIORITIZATION PROCESS

Presented by: Michael S. Kimbrel Principal Transportation Engineer July 16, 2015

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BACKGROUND

• 1. CTB approved HB2 Process on June 17, 2015
• 2. HRTPO is an Eligible Applicant
• 3. Locality and Transit Agency applications require HRTPO

resolution of support under certain circumstances

• 4. HRTPO Guidance on HB2 addresses Items 2 and 3 above.

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HB2 WEIGHTING FRAMEWORKS

Factor Congestion Mitigation Economic Development Accessibility Safety Environmental Quality Land Use Category A 45% 5% 15% 5% 10% 20% Category B 15% 20% 25% 20% 10% 10% Category C 15% 25% 25% 25% 10% NA Category D 10% 35% 15% 30% 10% NA

HB2 Weighting Typologies

HRTPO is in the Category A Weighting Framework

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ELIGIBLE HB2 APPLICANTS

Project Type Regional Entities (MPOs, PDCs) Local Governments (Cities, Counties, Towns) Transit Agencies Corridors of Statewide Significance Yes Yes, with resolution of support from relevant regional entity Yes, with resolution

• f support from

relevant regional entity Regional Networks Yes Yes Yes, with resolution

• f support from

relevant entity Urban Development Areas No Yes No

• Projects must be located within the boundary of the applying entity
• CTB may choose to submit up to 2 projects for consideration per solicitation

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HRTPO GUIDANCE ON HB2

• Guidance provided for when:
• 1. HRTPO is the Applicant
• 2. HRTPO is requested to provide resolution of support for

projects submitted by Localities or Transit Agencies

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WHEN HRTPO IS THE APPLICANT

1. It is HRTPO Board prerogative to apply for projects on its own or at the request of other entities. To assist in this decision, HRTPO staff will:

a. Review proposed projects to ensure consistency with LRTP and TIP b. Review proposed projects with respect to HB2 factors and measures c. Provide recommendation to HRTPO Board

2. HRTPO Board will specify priority order of the projects it submits. To assist in setting priority order, HRTPO staff will:

a. Review HRTPO prioritization scores for each proposed project b. Review proposed projects with respect to HB2 factors and measures c. Provide recommendation to the HRTPO Board

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WHEN HRTPO RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT IS REQUESTED

1. HRTPO staff will review proposed projects to ensure consistency with LRTP and TIP. 2. HRTPO resolution of support will be provided to the locality or transit agency specifying each project supported by the HRTPO. 3. Locality or transit agency is responsible for specifying the priority

• rder of the projects it submits for evaluation under HB2.

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NEXT STEPS

• Online Application:

– Development underway – Scheduled to go live on August 1, 2015

• Deadline to submit projects: September 30, 2015

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RECOMMENDED ACTION

HRTPO Board recommended action under Agenda Item #17-J

• Approve HRTPO Guidance on House Bill 2.

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