MPO Technical Committee

MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE AGENDA February 14, 2018 10:00 a.m. Commission Chambers Aztec City Hall 201 West Chaco Aztec, New Mexico  AGENDA FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING February 14, 2018 10:00 AM This meeting will be held in Commission Chambers at Aztec City Hall, 201 West Chaco, Aztec, New Mexico. ITEM PAGE 1. Call meeting to order 2. Approve the minutes from the January 10, 2018 Technical Committee Meeting. 26-36 3. Review and consider recommending approval of proposed Amendment #2 to 1-7 the FFY2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) a. Review the projects in proposed Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP; b. Hold a public hearing on proposed Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP; c. Consider recommending approval of proposed Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP to the Policy Committee. ACTION ITEM Presented by: Derrick Garcia 4. TIP Project Updates from Technical Committee members 8 Presented by: Derrick Garcia 5. Reports from NMDOT a. Update from District 5 (Paul Brasher) b. Update from the Planning Bureau (Somie Chavez) 6. Update on 2017 MPO Traffic Counts 9-11 Presented by: Derrick Garcia 7. Report on Best Practices for MPO Project Prioritization 12-22 Presented by: Derrick Garcia 8. Committee Member Discussion Item(s) 23 9. Information Items 24 a. Desire of Policy Committee to receive minutes (or sections thereof) from Technical Committee meetings b. Invitation to attend presentation at Policy Committee meeting on February 22, 2018: “State of Region’s Economy”, by Warren Unsicker, CEO, Four Corners Economic Development, Inc. c. T/LPA Handbook Update d. Presentation on project conception to completion from New Mexico LTAP Center on April 11, 2018 Presented by: Mary Holton and Derrick Garcia 10. Business from Chairman, Members, and Staff 11. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda 12. Adjournment The public body may only take action on an item if it is listed for action on the publicly noticed agenda. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the MPO Administrative Assistant at the Downtown Center, 100 W Broadway, Farmington, New Mexico or at 505-599-1466 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the MPO Administrative Assistant if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #3 Subject: FFY2018-2023 TIP Amendment #2 Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 5, 2018 BACKGROUND  On February 7, 2018 the Farmington MPO advertised Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The amendment involves three projects in the TIP as described in the attached notice.  The Technical Committee will consider recommending approval of the amendment to Policy Committee at their meeting on February 14th.  The proposed amendment was published on the MPO’s website and advertised with the Daily Times on 2/7/2018. AMENDED TIP PROJECTS  F10030 – East Blanco Bridge, City of Bloomfield  F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement, San Juan County  F100113 – US64 Widening Phase VI, NMDOT ANTICIPATED WORK  Hold a public hearing on TIP Amendment #2 on February 14, 2018.  Seek approval of the amendment at the February 22, 2018 Policy Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS  The Public Notice to advertise Amendment #2.  Tables summarizing the proposed amendments. ACTION ITEM  Staff recommends the Technical Committee consider recommending approval of proposed Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). APPLICABLE CITATIONS  § 450.328 TIP revisions and relationship to the STIP.  (a) An MPO(s) may revise the TIP at any time under procedures agreed to by the cooperating parties consistent with the procedures established in this part for its development and approval. In nonattainment or maintenance areas for transportation-related pollutants, if a TIP amendment involves non- exempt projects (per 40 CFR part 93), or is replaced with an updated TIP, the MPO(s) and the FHWA and the FTA must make a new conformity determination. In all areas, changes that affect fiscal constraint must take place by amendment of the TIP. The MPO(s) shall use public participation procedures consistent with § 450.316(a) in revising the TIP, except that these procedures are not required for administrative modifications.) After approval 1  by the MPO(s) and the Governor, the State shall include the TIP without change, directly or by reference, in the STIP required under 23 U.S.C. 135. In nonattainment and maintenance areas, the FHWA and the FTA must make a conformity finding on the TIP before it is included in the STIP. A copy of the approved TIP shall be provided to the FHWA and the FTA.  (c) The State shall notify the MPO(s) and Federal land management agencies when it has included a TIP including projects under the jurisdiction of these agencies in the STIP. 2  PUBLIC NOTICE The Farmington MPO is advertising Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program. This public comment period meets all of the applicable requirements of the federal transportation bills MAP-21 and the FAST Act, and the federal transit requirements of Section 5307(c) (1-7). As required by federal law and the Farmington MPO Public Participation Plan, the FMPO is holding a 15-day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing on Amendment #2 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP. The 15-day comment period is from February 7, 2018 to February 21, 2018. The public may also make comments on the proposed amendment at the following meeting: Public Hearing: During the Farmington MPO Technical Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Commission Chambers at Aztec City Hall, 201 West Chaco Street, Aztec, New Mexico 87410. Final approval on the proposed amendment will be taken during the Farmington MPO Policy Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Council Chambers at Farmington City Hall, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico 87401. Written comments may be sent to the Farmington MPO at: Fax: (505) 599-1299 Mail: Farmington MPO, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401 Email: mholton@fmtn.org The public may view this Amendment at: http://www.fmtn.org/DocumentCenter/View/15800. For more information, contact Mary Holton, AICP, MPO Officer at (505) 599-1285. 3  Amendment 18-02 FAM Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2018-2023 3 Projects Listed F100300 (Ver 3) 18-02 STATUS In Progress - Programmed LOCAL Title: East Blanco Bridge Description: REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT STRUCTURE WITH TRIPPLE BOX CULVERT. WILL INCLUDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ON BOTH SIDES, BIKE LANES, BUFFER AREAS, AND TWO 12' TRAVEL LANES. Project Type: Bridge - Replace (11) District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: Bridge 6269 FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2018 LOCAL MAP FUNDS $35,240 $37,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $72,740 2018 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS $11,747 $12,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,247 2019 LOCAL MAP FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $347,643 $347,643 2019 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $115,881 $115,881 2023 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $1,828,113 $115,000 $0 $1,943,113 2018-2021 TOTAL $46,987 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $463,524 $560,511 ALL YEARS TOTAL $46,987 $50,000 $0 $1,828,113 $115,000 $463,524 $2,503,624 Region: FAM (300) Lead Agency: City of Bloomfield 4 Previously Approved Version F100300 (Ver 2) 18-18.2 Title: East Blanco Bridge-INFORMATIONAL Description: REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT STRUCTURE WITH TRIPPLE BOX CULVERT. WILL INCLUDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ON BOTH SIDES, BIKE LANES, BUFFER AREAS, AND TWO 12' TRAVEL LANES. Project Type: Other District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: Bridge 6269 FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2022 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS $226,990 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $226,990 2023 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $2,778,104 $0 $0 $2,778,104 ALL YEARS TOTAL $226,990 $0 $0 $2,778,104 $0 $0 $3,005,094 Region: FAM (300) Lead Agency: City of Bloomfield FAM Amendment #2 FFY2018 Printed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018  Amendment 18-02 FAM Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2018-2023 3 Projects Listed F100290 (Ver 2) 18-02 STATUS In Progress - Programmed LOCAL Title: CR 5500 Bridge Replacement Description: BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, SAFETY FEATURES, BETTER WATERWAY HYDRAULICS, ROADWAY REALIGNMENT. Project Type: Bridge - Replace (11) District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: Bridge 8130 FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2018 LOCAL BOND FUNDS $604,511 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $604,511 2019 LOCAL BOND FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $4,395,489 $0 $0 $4,395,489 2018-2021 TOTAL $604,511 $0 $0 $4,395,489 $0 $0 $5,000,000 ALL YEARS TOTAL $604,511 $0 $0 $4,395,489 $0 $0 $5,000,000 Region: FAM (290) Lead Agency: County of San Juan Previously Approved Version F100290 (Ver 1) 18-00 Title: CR 5500--INFORMATIONAL 5 Description: BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, SAFETY FEATURES, BETTER WATERWAY HYDRAULICS, ROADWAY REALIGNMENT. Project Type: Bridge - Replace (11) District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD 5500 FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2022 LOCAL BOND FUNDS $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $350,000 2023 LOCAL BOND FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $3,500,000 $0 $0 $3,500,000 ALL YEARS TOTAL $350,000 $0 $0 $3,500,000 $0 $0 $3,850,000 Region: FAM (290) Lead Agency: County of San Juan FAM Amendment #2 FFY2018 Printed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018  Amendment 18-02 FAM Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2018-2023 3 Projects Listed F100113 (Ver 5) 18-02 STATUS In Progress - Programmed FEDERAL Title: US 64- widening Phase VI Description: WIDEN TO 6 LANES Project Type: Road - Add Capacity/Widening (3) District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: US 64 from TBD to TBD milepost 54 to 56 (2 mile) FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2018 NAT HWY PERF PROG $0 $540,998 $0 $5,523,848 $0 $0 $6,064,846 2018 ROAD FUND $0 $92,193 $0 $941,330 $0 $0 $1,033,523 2018 STP URBAN - 5K TO 200K $0 $0 $0 $2,563,200 $0 $0 $2,563,200 2018 ROAD FUND $0 $0 $0 $436,800 $0 $0 $436,800 2019 NAT HWY PERF PROG $0 $0 $0 $8,270,997 $0 $0 $8,270,997 2019 ROAD FUND $0 $0 $0 $1,409,477 $0 $0 $1,409,477 2018-2021 TOTAL $0 $633,191 $0 $19,145,652 $0 $0 $19,778,843 ALL YEARS TOTAL $0 $633,191 $0 $19,145,652 $0 $0 $19,778,843 6 Region: FAM (101.3) Lead Agency: NM Dot FAM Amendment #2 FFY2018 Printed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018  Amendment 18-01 FAM Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2018-2023 3 Projects Listed Previously Approved Version F100113 (Ver 4) 18-01 Title: US 64- widening Phase VI Description: WIDEN TO 6 LANES Project Type: Road - Add Capacity/Widening (3) District: District 5 County: San Juan Limits: US 64 from TBD to TBD milepost 54 to 56 (2 mile) FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL 2018 NAT HWY PERF PROG $0 $540,998 $0 $5,523,848 $0 $0 $6,064,846 2018 * STATE $0 $92,193 $0 $0 $0 $0 $92,193 2018 * STATE $0 $0 $0 $941,330 $0 $0 $941,330 2019 NAT HWY PERF PROG $0 $0 $0 $8,270,997 $0 $0 $8,270,997 2019 * STATE $0 $0 $0 $1,409,477 $0 $0 $1,409,477 2018-2021 TOTAL $0 $633,191 $0 $16,145,652 $0 $0 $16,778,843 ALL YEARS TOTAL $0 $633,191 $0 $16,145,652 $0 $0 $16,778,843 Region: FAM (101.3) Lead Agency: NM Dot 7 FAM Amendment #2 FFY2018 Printed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #4 Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 5, 2018 BACKGROUND  The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, indicate that each MPO shall develop a process to monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years of the TIP. These monthly reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP, the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms (ARFs), etc.  The next scheduled TIP Amendment cycle begins in April 2017. TRACKING INFORMATION (2018-2023 TIP)  Local Agreement Status (ARF)  ITS/Sys ENG Certification  ROW Certification  Public Involvement Certification  Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90%  Environmental Certification  Utilities Certification  Railroad Certification  Archeology Certification CURRENT WORK  Top Regional Priority Projects o East Arterial Route Phase II- o Pinon Hills Boulevard Bridge Phases I & II o Kirtland School Walk Path System  Surface Transportation Program Funds (STP) - funds can be used to repair structurally deficient bridges.  Integration of all FMPO TIP projects on to new eSTIP website.  Public eSTIP website can be viewed at https://estip.dot.state.nm.us/ INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding TIP project status and details. 8  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #6 Subject: Update on 2017 Traffic Counts Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 14, 2018 BACKGROUND  The MPO maintains traffic counts for over 220 locations throughout the MPO area.  Locations are counted according to a three-year cycle and change periodically.  FMPO Staff closely coordinates with NMDOT Asset Management in regard to all traffic count activities. It was recommended by NMDOT that we consolidate our usual Spring/Fall counts into one count for 2017.  Interactive traffic count map now available on FMPO website. (www.fmtn.org/375/MPO-Traffic-Counts) CURRENT WORK  The MPO conducted 70 weekday counts (42 Speed & Class, 28 volume) over the week of August 22nd.  The consultant team is contracted to conduct traffic counts through the Fall of 2016.  Aggregating data for trend analysis.  Integrate results with interactive map on FMPO website.  Best practices for FMPO coordination with local entities: o Streets point of contact for construction, mowing, painting, and sweeping. ANTICIPATED WORK  Work flow development with consultants.  Traffic count data mapping and analysis.  NMDOT data update.  FMPO Traffic Count Database System update  NMDOT is expected to issue an RFP for traffic data collection efforts within the MPO from this point forward. More details are expected in April. INFORMATION ITEM  Staff will present a report on the 2017 Fall Weekday Traffic Counts. 9  APPLICABLE CITATIONS  23 CFR 500.204 - TMS components for highway traffic data, and that the Traffic Count Program is a required MPO Work Product per Table 3 (page 55) and page 68-69 of the NMDOT PPM. 10  Fall 2017 Traffic Counts Farmington MPO No. MPO/ NMDOT ID Entity Route Location Avg Volume Avg Spd 1 AZ_120 Aztec NE AZTEC BLVD/NM-516 Btwn RUINS RD & W CHACO ST 9,808 2 AZ_94 Aztec S MESA VERDE AVE Btwn E CHUSKA ST & E BLANCO ST 524 21.34 3 AZ_95 Aztec N MESA VERDE AVE Btwn SAFFORD ST ALIGNMENT & FAIRGROUNDS RD 766 25.03 4 AZ-119 Aztec NE AZTEC BLVD/NM-516 Btwn S LIGHT PLANT RD & RUINS RD 24,205 38.17 5 AZ-123 Aztec S OLIVER AVE Btwn WESTERN DR & NM-516 914 22.24 6 AZ-41 Aztec W CHACO ST Btwn NE AZTEC BLVD/NM-516 & S PARK AVE 7,147 27.55 7 AZ-92 Aztec MC COY AVE Btwn WILLOW LN & RD 2980 346 27.27 8 NMDOT11543 Aztec S OLIVER AVE Btwn TERMINUS/END OF OLIVER AVE & WESTERN DR 138 24.40 9 NMDOT34608 Aztec RUINS RD Btwn RUTH DR & RD 2900 264 15.07 10 NMDOT9592 Aztec US-550 Btwn LEGION RD & CR-3000/RIO GRANDE AVE 12,032 11 NMDOT9602 Aztec US-550/MAIN AVE Btwn E CHACO ST & NM-516/AZTEC BLVD 11,088 24.01 12 BL_158 Bloomfield US-550 Btwn SULLIVAN RD & US-64/BROADWAY AVE 13,260 45.21 13 BL_224 Bloomfield US-550 Btwn UTAH & VERMONT ST 10,214 14 BL_61 Bloomfield E BLANCO BLVD Btwn N EXECUTIVE DR & SAIZ LN 3,501 33.67 15 BL_62 Bloomfield N CHURCH ST Btwn US-64 & W BLANCO BLVD 653 21.89 16 BL-155 Bloomfield US-550 Btwn BISON TRAIL & SUNNY DR/DRIVEWAY 10,618 17 NMDOT25349 Bloomfield US-550 Btwn N VALLEY VIEW & CEMETARY RD 12,582 18 NMDOT31398 Bloomfield CALLE DEL RIO Btwn S CHURCH ST & US-550/BLOOMFIELD BLVD 226 22.40 19 FM_10 Farmington E 30TH ST Btwn N DUSTIN AVE & BUTLER AVE 10,416 20 FM_102 Farmington E NAVAJO ST Btwn VINE AVE & E MAIN ST 2,058 29.78 21 FM_105 Farmington NM-170 Btwn US-64 & PINON HILLS BLVD 7,794 50.82 22 FM_129 Farmington PINON HILLS BLVD Btwn COLLEGE BLVD & NM 516/E MAIN ST 15,493 50.91 23 FM_130 Farmington W PINON ST Btwn S LAKE ST & S AUBURN AVE 7,908 28.91 24 FM_131 Farmington W PINON ST Btwn S AUBURN AVE & S BEHREND AVE 7,727 33.40 25 FM_148 Farmington SULLIVAN AVE Btwn E 15TH ST & E 20TH ST 6,963 33.25 26 FM_149 Farmington SULLIVAN AVE Btwn E 21ST ST & CLIFFSIDE DR 5,958 27 FM_165 Farmington US-64 Btwn NM 489 (CR 6100) & NM-170/LA PLATA HWY 21,194 60.63 28 FM_2 Farmington E 20TH ST Btwn N SUNSET AVE & N DUSTIN AVE 9,525 29 FM_20 Farmington W APACHE ST Btwn US-64 & PALMER AVE 7,772 36.24 30 FM_22 Farmington W APACHE ST Btwn AIRPORT DR & N AUBURN AVE 6,609 29.33 31 FM_225 Farmington N BUTLER AVE Btwn N CARLTON AVE & SUNRISE PKWY 10,709 46.69 32 FM_25 Farmington W ARRINGTON ST Btwn AIRPORT DR & N WALL AVE 1,860 26.94 33 FM_3 Farmington E 20TH ST Btwn N DUSTIN AVE & BUTLER AVE 15,716 34 FM_38 Farmington BUTLER AVE Btwn E UTE ST & E 20TH ST 12,600 30.82 35 FM_4 Farmington E 20TH ST Btwn BUTLER AVE & SULLIVAN AVE 19,076 36 FM_40 Farmington S CARLTON AVE Btwn MURRAY DR & ACACIA ST 1,722 35.45 37 FM_43 Farmington CLIFFSIDE (E 25TH ST ) Btwn N FAIRVIEW AVE & N HUTTON AVE 913 23.29 38 FM_5 Farmington E 20TH ST Btwn SULLIVAN AVE & N HUTTON AVE 16,228 39 FM_6 Farmington E 20TH ST Btwn N LEE AVE & N CLAYTON AVE 13,738 40 FM_65 Farmington FAIRGROUNDS RD Btwn E MAIN ST & COOPER ST 2,257 28.93 41 FM_66 Farmington N FAIRVIEW AVE Btwn E MAIN ST & E 20TH ST 2,371 27.85 42 FM_71 Farmington HOOD MESA TRAIL Btwn PINON HILLS BLVD & KOKOPELLI TRAIL (ANASAZI TRAIL) 601 27.88 43 FM_78 Farmington S LAKE ST Btwn W BROADWAY & W MAIN ST 4,013 19.76 44 FM_80 Farmington LARGO ST Btwn ENGLISH RD & RAILROAD ST 1,052 45 FM_85 Farmington W MAIN ST Btwn N SCHWARTZ AVE & N AUBURN AVE 8,126 27.32 46 FM_86 Farmington E MAIN ST Btwn VINE AVE & S BUTLER AVE 6,376 47 FM_87 Farmington E MAIN ST Btwn BUTLER AVE & N COCHITI AVE 19,412 48 FM_89 Farmington E MAIN ST Btwn SAN JUAN BLVD & NORTH BROWNING PARKWAY 35,666 49 FM_9 Farmington W 30TH ST Btwn N SUNSET AVE & N DUSTIN AVE 7,603 50 FM_97 Farmington N MUNICIPAL DR Btwn W NAVAJO ST & GLADE RD 5,798 42.70 51 NMDOT11706 Farmington W MAIN ST Btwn N ALLEN AVE & N ORCHARD AVE 11,122 16.62 52 NMDOT17434 Farmington S COURT AVE Btwn E ANIMAS ST & EAST BROADWAY AVENUE 51 14.78 53 NMDOT18206 Farmington S MILLER AVE Btwn E CEDAR ST & E ANIMAS ST 1,565 24.95 54 NMDOT30617 Farmington W ARRINGTON ST Btwn N SCHWARTZ AVE & N AUBURN AVE 1,900 20.65 55 NMDOT30766 Farmington SOUTHSIDE RIVER RD Btwn S DUSTIN RD & S HUTTON RD 7,216 56 NMDOT35151 Farmington EAST MAIN STREET Btwn LARGO ST & BECKLAND DR 37,527 57 NMDOT3848 Farmington US-64 Btwn MALTA AVE & S DUSTIN RD 22,903 58 FM_X Farmington US-64 BYP/MURRAY DR Btwn W PINON ST & S MILLER AVE 12,433 49.42 59 NMDOT19033 San Juan County US-64 Btwn COUNTY RD 5500 & RD 5467 21,013 60 NMDOT19394 San Juan County US-64 Btwn RD 6675 & CO RD 6676 17,120 61 NMDOT19394 San Juan County US-64 Btwn CO RD 6676 & COUNTY RD 6669 21,756 62 NMDOT19394 San Juan County US-64 Btwn COUNTY RD 6669 & RD 6575 22,026 63 NMDOT19394 San Juan County US-64 Btwn RD 6520 & RD 6536 24,090 64 NMDOT19394 San Juan County US-64 Btwn RD 6536 & RD 6500 24,517 65 SJ_117 San Juan County NM-516 Btwn RD 3535 & RD 3499 21,474 48.39 66 SJ_163 San Juan County US-64 Btwn RD 6700 & RD 6825 17,610 67 SJ_173 San Juan County US-64 Btwn CR-5568 & CR-5500 24,855 68 SJ_56 San Juan County RD 5500 Btwn US-64 & RD 5510 4,966 32.78 69 SJ_99 San Juan County RD 3535 Btwn C R 3566 & C R 3566 26 23.41 70 SJ_174 San Juan County US-64 Btwn RD 5211 & RD 5099 16,288 53.90 11  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #7 Subject: Project Prioritization Best Practices Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 14, 2018 BACKGROUND  In Spring of 2017, a Call for Projects was issued to begin the implementation and adoption of the FFY 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program.  In May 2017, a Project Scoring Committee of 2 Technical Committee members, 1 Policy Committee member convened with Staff to review and score project submittals.  Some concern has since been stated about the current Project Prioritization Process (PPM) that is currently in place in the 2040 MTP (Chapter 4). CURRENT WORK  In the anticipation of upcoming and new projects being voted onto the MTP or TIP, members of the Technical Committee have given direction to staff to review best practices of other MPOs on how they prioritize and rank their projects.  Staff reviewed the project prioritization methods of both the Santa Fe MPO and Mesilla Valley MPO due to their similar size and relationship with NDMOT.  Compare processes from Santa Fe and Mesilla Valley MPOs to our own to identify similarities and differences.  Highlight key observations. ATTACHMENTS  Chapter 4 of 2040 MTP – Project Prioritization Process  Handout of presentation to be given the day of the meeting. INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Further direction from Technical Committee is currently being sought. 12  FMPO Project Prioritization Process Best Practices Analysis In this presentation: • What practice does the Farmington MPO currently have in place? • A closer look at two sister MPOs: • Santa Fe MPO • Mesilla Valley MPO • These two MPOs were chosen due to their similar size and their relationship with NMDOT. • MPOs in other states besides New Mexico have different processes in place with their respective State DOT due to varying factors that include state statutes, and economics (more state and local funding). • Similarities and differences between the three processes. • Key observations and take-aways. 13 Project Prioritization Due to limited levels of funding for all transportation modes, the process of prioritizing projects must be comprehensive andstrive to identify projects that will most effectively move or region’s transportation system forward as laid out by the goals stated in the 2040 MTP. 14 Scoring Matrix Our current scoring does a great job of walking the scoring committee participant through the project scoring process. When does the PPM come into play? During the development of the 2040 MTP, projects that were currently on the TIP or being considered to be placed on the TIP were scored and ranked. Projects in the tables from Chapter 5 (Roadway Plan) and Chapter 9 (Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan) were not scored and ranked. Consequently, the only “ranked” projects inside the MTP are projects from a previous TIP. Projects that are amended into the TIP outside of a call for projects period do not face the scrutiny as projects that are submitted during a call for projects. 15 2040 MTP Section 4.5 – Prioritized Projects “…To date, the PPM has only been employed to rank projects included in the development of the new 2016-2021 TIP. Projects previously included in the 2014-2019 TIP were not all ranked. The MPO will work with local entities and NMDOT to complete the scoring and ranking projects within the MPO.” With the adoption of the 2040 MTP, there is currently no formal location outside of the MTP to represent a prioritized list of projects that have been ranked with the PPM process. Roadway Plan & Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans Chapters 5 and 9, respectively, in the 2040 MTP. These are a portion of the tables that show regional priorities that were identified during the planning process for the development of the 2040 MTP. Tier 1 projects are meant to be built within 5 years, Tier 2 projects 5 to 15 years, and Tier 3 represent far horizon, 15+ year projects. 16 Santa Fe MPO A summary of SFMPO’s PPM process. Identifying Goals SFMPO takes a similar approach in identifying goals that are important locally, regionally, and nationally. 17 Scoring Projects SFMPO takes a more visual approach when comparing projects to each other. Using the goals and priorities they have identified, they use these screening factors. SFMPO Staff provide a precursor review and recommendation to their Technical Committee and the TC provides additional feedback and modifications. Prioritization It is in this location of their MTP that a list of short, medium, and long-term projects are identified. Preceding chapters that discuss roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit priorities do not contain lists of projects. Instead, they leave those chapters to broadly discussing corridors and overarching goals and needs. 18 Mesilla Valley MPO A summary of MVMPO’s PPM process. • Maintain and improve the existing transportation Identifying Goals system. MVMPO also takes a similar approach in identifying goals that are important locally, regionally, and • Connect people to jobs, goods, services, education, and nationally. recreational sports. • Preserve natural, cultural, historical, and agricultural resources. • Promote and design healthy and livable communities. • Provide and improve multi-modal and intermodal options and accessibility for all users. • Increase safety for all users starting with the most vulnerable modes. 19  System Priority Plan Maps Scoring Projects • Pedestrian System Priorities Plan Rather than list and score projects, MVMPO’s prioritization process references “system priority • Public Transportation System Priorities plan maps” that provide guidance on identifying developing, and implementing projects, as well as a Plan system for evaluating projects for inclusion in the TIP. • Bicycle System Priorities Plan A project will get more points if it is identified on • Future Thoroughfare Map multiple priority plans. • Functional Classification Map • Trail System Priorities Plan Prioritization Rather than list priorities, MVMPO lists projects in their MTP’s Financial Plan, grouped in 5, 5-15, and 15+ year planning horizons. Each list of projects has an estimated cost and highlights if the projects are an existing facility or a new capital project (highlighting their stress on the importance of system preservation and maintenance). Short-term projects that were already funded or soon to be funded in the 2016-21 TIP or were of urgent need were placed in the short-term, five-year planning horizon. 20 Similarities and Differences Comparing our 3 Prioritization Methods Similarities Differences • Use goals derived from local, regional, and national FMPO SFMPO MVMPO sources to frame the scoring process. List of priorities that References goals and References planning • Recognizes the lack of programming authority due to reference projects in the visions to score a list of documents and maps and 2016-21 TIP. short, medium, and long- screens each project being a small MPO and acknowledges the current term projects that are not against the goals and shortage of State and Federal Resources. specific to the TIP. visions laid out in MTP. Has an illustrative list of List of prioritized projects Has an illustrative list of • Each PPM points to preceding chapters that reference roadway, bicycle, and is in the same chapter as roadway, bicycle, transit, maps and plans detailing future facility networks. pedestrian projects that the prioritization and pedestrian projects are not scored or methodologies. that are not scored or compared to each other. compared to each other. 21 Key Observations What to take away from this presentation and where we should look next. Observations • Putting each project mentioned in the MTP Chapters 5 & 9 through the PPM process would be an equitable way to set regional priorities. • These updated lists can be used to replace the current tables in section 4.5 of the MTP. • It’ll be up to the recommendation of the Technical and Policy Committees if this action needs to be taken before the 2045 MTP Update begins in late 2019/early 2020. • If a project is already on the TIP its priority should not be of concern compared to those that are in the MTP. • Since the TIP is a fiscally constrained document, a project’s placement on the TIP indicates it is already being given priority. 22  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #8 Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: February 14, 2018 DISCUSSION ITEMS No items were presented for discussion. 23  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item # Subject: Information Items Prepared by: Mary Holton, AICP, MPO Officer and Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: February 14, 2018 INFORMATION ITEMS a. Desire of Policy Committee to receive minutes (or sections thereof) from Technical Committee meetings. The Policy Committee said they would appreciate receiving copies of the Technical Committee meeting minutes in their agenda packet. b. Invitation to attend presentation. Technical Committee members are invited to attend a presentation at the Policy Committee meeting on February 22, 2018. Mr. Warren Unsicker, CEO, Four Corners Economic Development, Inc., will speak on the “state of Region’s Economy”. c. T/LPA Handbook Update. From the NMDOT Govt to Govt Update for the week of 1/29/18, Rosa Kozub stated that the T/LPA Handook update is underway. NMDOT plans a release date of this summer with training sessions to follow. d. Presentation: Project Conception to Completion. Mr. Josh Johnson, Program Manager for the New Mexico LTAP Center, will give a presentation on project conception to completion to the Technical Committee meeting on April 11, 2018. 24  The minutes from the January 10, 2018 Technical Committee meeting are on the following pages. 25  DRAFT MINUTES FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING January 10, 2018 Technical Members Present: Steven Saavedra (Alt.), City of Aztec Jason Thomas, City of Bloomfield Virginia King, City of Farmington Cindy Lopez, City of Farmington Andrew Montoya, Red Apple Transit Manager Fran Fillerup, San Juan County Technical Members Absent: Bill Watson, City of Aztec Paul Brasher, District 5, NMDOT Staff Present: Mary Holton, MPO Officer Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner June Markle, MPO Administrative Assistant Staff Absent: None Others Present: Dan Flack, Representative from Town of Kirtland Somie Chavez, FMPO Planning Liaison, NMDOT Larry Hathaway, San Juan County 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Fillerup called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 13, TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Ms. C. Lopez moved to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2017 Technical Committee meeting. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously. 3. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS Subject: Annual Election of Officers Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: January 10, 2018 BACKGROUND  At the first meeting of the New Year, the Technical Committee selects the Chair and Vice-Chair from their membership who will serve until the next annual election. 26   The Chair presides over the meeting and is responsible for the other duties outlined in the Committee Bylaws and Operating Procedures document.  The Vice-Chair presides over the meetings in the absence of the Chair.  Current Chair (Fran Fillerup); current Vice-Chair (Jason Thomas). ELECTION  Elections will take place to select a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Technical Committee for 2018. ACTION ITEM  It is recommended that the Technical Committee accept nominations and vote to elect the Chair and Vice Chair for 2018. DISCUSSION & ACTION: Mr. Fillerup asked for nominations for MPO Technical Committee Chair for 2018. Ms. C. Lopez nominated Jason Thomas. Mr. Thomas said he needed to respectfully decline the nomination due to work constraints. Mr. Fillerup asked if he would be willing to serve as Vice Chair and Mr. Thomas said he would be willing to serve in that capacity. Mr. Fillerup nominated Cindy Lopez for Committee Chair. Mr. Thomas seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations for Technical Committee Chair. The vote to elect Ms. C. Lopez as Chair of the MPO Technical Committee was unanimous. Mr. Fillerup asked for nominations for MPO Technical Vice Chair for 2018. Ms. C. Lopez nominated Jason Thomas. Mr. Fillerup seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations for Technical Committee Vice Chair. The vote to elect Mr. Thomas as Vice Chair of the MPO Technical Committee was unanimous. Ms. C. Lopez took over to Chair the remainder of the meeting. 4. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Subject: National Performance Management Measures for Highway Safety Improvement Program Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: January 3, 2018 BACKGROUND  23 CFR §490 Subpart B – National Performance Management Measures for Highway Safety Improvement Program (see attached).  The FHWA requires that MPOs establish targets for five (5) safety performance measures for all public roads in the MPO planning area within 180 days after the State establishes each target.  The five Performance Measures to be considered are: o Number of Fatalities 27  o Rate of Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) o Number of Serious Injuries o Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) o Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries  MPOs may: Agree to support State target OR establish specific numeric targets for a safety performance measure (number or rate).  Reporting is done on an annual basis, leaving the choice to adopt State standards vs. establish MPO specific targets up to the MPO Policy Committee each year. CURRENT ISSUES  FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than February 27, 2018. ACTION ITEM  Hold a public hearing on the Safety Performance Measure Targets and the proposed PC Resolution 2018-1.  Consider recommending approval of the Safety Performance Measure Targets and proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-1. APPLICABLE CITATIONS Requirement for MPOs to establish performance targets for Federal-aid highway measures and public transportation established by USDOT.  23 USC 134(h)(2)  49 USC 5303(h)(2)  49 USC 5304(d)(2) Requirements to include discussion in the metropolitan and statewide improvement program as to how the planned program will achieve the targets set by the State and MPO:  23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)  23 USC 135(g)(4)  49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)  49 USC 5304(g)(4) DISCUSSION: Mr. Garcia stated that he had first introduced the National Performance Management Measures for Highway Safety Improvement to the Technical Committee in December. He asked if the members had any questions so far about the standards. Ms. C. Lopez noted that she had asked Staff for clarification on several items. Mr. Garcia said he would then provide a general summary of the targets. The Federal Highway Safety Administration (FHWA) in 23 CFR §490 Subpart B – National Performance Management Measures for Highway Safety Improvement Program requires MPOs to establish safety targets for five measures: o Number of Fatalities o Rate of Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) 28  o Number of Serious Injuries o Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) o Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries Mr. Garcia stated that Staff is asking the Technical Committee to consider recommending adoption of the state’s targets or adopt MPO specific numeric targets. He explained that the reporting for performance measures will be approved annually by the Policy Committee so this will allow a selected method to be changed. Mr. Garcia referred to Page 13 of the Agenda which detailed NMDOT’s published targets. These standards or the MPO’s own numeric targets must be adopted and published by February 27, 2018. Pages 14-16 of the Agenda provide details on each of the five required measures identified by NMDOT and the justification for that measure. Ms. C. Lopez said that she supported adoption of the state standards. She had a question on how VMTs were calculated and measured and its significance. Mr. Garcia explained that VMT is a national standard for measuring vehicular traffic in a geographical area and then explained the process for the VMT calculation. Mr. Garcia said that the VMTs are calculated using prior data or projecting anticipated volumes. There are no active, current VMT numbers. By adopting NMDOT’s measures, the MPO would be adopting statewide numbers and not reporting specific MPO numbers. Any planned projects would be in support of the state standards/measures. Ms. C. Lopez opened the public hearing on Safety Performance Measure Targets and proposed PC Resolution 2018-1. No comments were offered. The public hearing was closed. ACTION: Mr. Thomas moved to recommend approval of the Safety Performance Measure Targets and proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-1. Mr. Saavedra seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. STATUS OF TIP PROJECTS Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: January 3, 2018 TRACKING INFORMATION (2018-2023 TIP)  Local Agreement Status (ARF)  ITS/Sys ENG Certification  ROW Certification  Public Involvement Certification  Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90%  Environmental Certification  Utilities Certification  Railroad Certification  Archeology Certification 29  EXISTING PROJECTS IN FFY2018-2023 TIP City of Aztec  East Arterial Route, Phase II (F100091) City of Bloomfield  East Blanco Bridge City of Farmington  20th Street Phase III (F100132)  Foothills Drive Enhancements Phase II (F10099)  Anesi Trail (F100221)  East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I (F100100)  East Pinion Hills Blvd Extension Phase II  Red Apple Transit Capital/Operating (TF00001) San Juan County  Kirtland Schools Walk Path System (F100270)  Bridge Improvement CR 5500 Bridge #8130  East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III  Glade Run Recreation Area Trails (F100240) New Mexico Department of Transportation  US 64 Phase V (F100112)  US 64 Phase VI (F100113)  NM 173 (F100170) DISCUSSION ITEM  This is a discussion item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding TIP project status and details. DISCUSSION: The Technical Committee members provided updates for their TIP projects: Aztec East Arterial Mr. Saavedra reported that the City of Aztec is finalizing the appraisals with the property owners adjacent to the Arterial. The PS&E is anticipated to be scheduled for May or June. The City of Aztec is hopeful that the state legislature will still come through with the earlier identified state road funds for the project. East Blanco Bridge Mr. Thomas reported that the City of Bloomfield is still awaiting clarification on the utility right-of-way certification for this project. They also are continuing to try to close out the comments given during the 60% review. A letter on this issue was sent to Mr. Brasher in December and the City of Bloomfield is waiting to hear back on that. 20th Street-Phase III Ms. King reported that the City of Farmington has not received the signed cooperative agreement from NMDOT. The design bid documents for the RFQP process are ready. 30 Foothills-Phase II Ms. King believed the cooperative agreement for this project has been received by the City of Farmington. They are working with Brad Fisher regarding the state and federal funding for this project. Anesi Trail No update East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension-Phases I and II No updates. Red Apple Transit Mr. Montoya reported that the Farmington City Council just approved the proposal by KH Group for the operational analysis for relocating the transit hub. Kirtland Schools Walk Path Mr. Fillerup reported that the PS&E for this project is scheduled for January 23. Bridge on CR5500 The contract for this project has been given to the attorney for review. East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension-Phase III This project remains at 60% design and San Juan County is working with the engineering firm on the next steps for this project. Glade Run Recreation Area The cooperative agreement from NMDOT was just received. This will be added to an upcoming County Commission agenda for consideration. US 64-Phases V & VI There was no representative from NMDOT District 5 in attendance at the meeting. Somie Chavez had no information on this project. NM 173 There was no representative from NMDOT District 5 in attendance at the meeting. Somie Chavez had no information on this project. 6. BOARD TRAINING – ROLE OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TO THE POLICY COMMITTEE Subject: Board Training – Role of the Technical Committee to the Policy Committee Prepared by: Mary Holton, AICP, MPO Planner Date: January 10, 2018 31  BACKGROUND  The UPWP requires that Technical and Policy Committee trainings be conducted quarterly.  Finding #7 of the MPO’s Corrective Action Plan was amended in late October to include: “FMPO has been directed to prepare and present specifically to the Technical Committee on their role to the Policy Committee. This training will be developed by the MPO Office, to include applicable CFRs, and will be provided during Q2 of FFY2018”.  This presentation is the result of this direction. CURRENT WORK  A presentation will be provided by the MPO Officer, Mary Holton, at the Technical Committee meeting in January 2018.  Additional information is attached and provided in handouts. INFORMATION ITEM  Information only. DISCUSSION: Ms. Holton presented a training to the Technical Committee members on their role to the Policy Committee. She stated that this training was in response to Finding #7 on the Correction Action Plan (CAP) amended in late October 2017. This Finding required the MPO Officer to prepare and present in the second quarter of 2018 a training on the role of the Technical Committee to the Policy Committee. Ms. Holton provided excerpts from the JPA and the Committee Bylaws as well as a copy of her PowerPoint presentation. Following is a summary of her presentation:  Excerpt from the JPA (Page 3): “An MPO Technical Committee shall be formed to act as technical advisors to the MPO Policy Committee”…  Excerpts from the Committee Bylaws: o “The committee acting as technical advisors to the Policy Committee shall”… o …”shall be responsible for providing technical review of all transportation plans”… Ms. Holton also reviewed the provided sections from 23 USC § 134 of Federal law which states:  “Metropolitan Planning Organization – The term ‘metropolitan planning organization’ means the policy board of an organization created as a result of the designation process in subsection (d)”… Federal law under 23 USC § 134, states that metropolitan transportation planning provides the following definition for a metropolitan planning organization: The term “metropolitan planning organization” means the policy board of an organization designated as an MPO. Ms. Holton explained further that the Policy Committee is the governing board for the MPO. 32 Page 48 of the NMDOT Planning Procedures Manual states: “Technical Advisory Committees – the membership of these committees usually includes city/county/tribal engineers, road managers, and planning staff. They function as an advisory group, which reviews and makes recommendations on actions and information that is to be presented to the Policy Committee.” Ms. Holton also shared the FMPO Organizational Chart (see below): The Chart shows the Policy Committee as the governing body. The Technical Committee advises the Policy Committee on technical matters and the MPO Officer and staff report to the Policy Committee. Mr. Fillerup asked if the minutes from Technical Committee meetings are shared with the Policy Committee or how is the work of the Technical Committee conveyed to the Policy Committee. Ms. Holton said that all the committee meeting minutes are posted on the MPO’s website and draft meeting minutes have periodically been provided directly to the Policy Committee has part of their meeting agendas. Ms. Holton said that having a liaison from each committee who would interact with the other could be extremely beneficial. Mr. Fillerup recommended that when Technical Committee discusses topics of interest to the Policy Committee, they consider whether to ask that those minutes or sections thereof be provided to the Policy Committee. Ms. C. Lopez commented that when a formal recommendation is made from the Technical Committee, that recommendation is included in the Policy Committee staff report for their next meeting. 33 7. NMDOT REPORTS District 5 – Paul Brasher There was no representative from District 5 present at the meeting. Planning Bureau – Somie Chavez Ms. Chavez reported that the peer report for the travel model improvement program is available on the FHWA website. She said she could provide that link to those interested. Mr. Fillerup asked if Ms. Chavez or someone from District 5 could provide any information on talk within the legislature on what to do with their extra $199,000,000 and if there has been any discussion about road maintenance. Ms. Chavez said she would check into this and get back with Staff with any available information. 8. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: January 10, 2018 DISCUSSION ITEMS No discussion items were presented to MPO Staff by Committee Members for this Agenda Item. 9. INFORMATION ITEMS Subject: Information Items Prepared by: Mary Holton, AICP, MPO Officer and Derrick Garcia, MPO Associate Planner Date: January 10, 2018 INFORMATION ITEMS a. Status Report on Adding Kirtland to the MPO. The Town’s Board of Trustees voted on December 12, 2017 to become a member of the MPO. The JPA and Bylaws will require revisions to add Kirtland. The Policy Committee will begin that process with staff at their meeting on January 25. b. LTAP Training. Staff has looked into the question of when LTAP will hold another project “complete timeline” course. UNM LTAP did not have an exact date in mind, but said it is willing to work with the local government and the FMPO on holding trainings in the Farmington area to become more accessible to the local governments in San Juan County. 34  c. New Technical Committee Member. The City of Farmington has named Virginia King to be their representative for outgoing committee member, David Sypher. Nica Westerling will remains as the alternate. d. Status Report on Best Practices Regarding Project Prioritization Methods. In anticipation of a future amendment to the MTP, Staff has been researching best practices for project prioritization methods. An update on best practices will be presented in February. DISCUSSION: a. As noted above, the Town’s Board of Trustees voted on December 12, 2017 to become a member of the MPO. Revisions to the JPA and Bylaws will be needed and that process will begin at the January 25 Policy Committee meeting. Mr. Garcia introduced Dan Flack who is a contract engineer with the Town of Kirtland. b. Mr. Garcia reported that UNM LTAP has no specific schedule for upcoming training. Mr. Joshua Johnson with UNM offered to hold the training, once scheduled, in San Juan County. The Technical Committee members agreed that they would like to make UNM aware now of their desire to have the training held in San Juan County c. Virginia King has been named as a representative for the City of Farmington replacing David Sypher. d. Best practices regarding project prioritization methods will be presented to the Technical Committee by Staff in February. 10. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF Ms. C. Lopez welcomed Ms. King to the Technical Committee. Mr. Fillerup asked if there was any update on the NWNMCOG taking over MPO operations in some capacity. Ms. Holton said that the last discussions were with the Policy Committee in November. The proposal to designate the NWNMCOG as the fiscal agent has been withdrawn due to cash flow issues. The City of Farmington will continue as the fiscal agent for the MPO, but they are exploring subcontracting the management of the MPO to the NWNMCOG. Ms. Holton said that meetings with Jeff Kiely, the NWNMCOG Executive Director are upcoming. Mr. Saavedra asked if traffic count data from traffic counts taken last fall would be made available. Mr. Garcia replied that there had been some issues and delays in NMDOT’s upload of the counts to make them official. He said that information can be available for the committee at the next meeting. There was no additional business from the Chairman, Members and Staff. 11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no public comment on any issues not on the agenda. 35 12. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Montoya moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Fillerup seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously and Ms. C. Lopez adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m. ___________________________ ___________________________ Cynthia Lopez, Chair June Markle, Administrative Assistant 36