MPO Technical Committee

MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE AGENDA December 9, 2020 10:00 a.m. Commission Chambers San Juan County’s Administrative Building 100 South Oliver Aztec, New Mexico  AGENDA FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING December 9, 2020 10:00 AM This regular meeting will be held in Commission Chambers at the San Juan County Administrative Building, 100 South Oliver, Aztec, New Mexico. ITEM PAGE 1. Call to Order: Call meeting to order 2. Minutes: Approve the minutes from the November 4, 2020 Technical 13-26 Committee Meeting 3. Technical Committee Meeting Schedule for 2021: Consider approval of the 1-6 FY2021 Technical Committee meeting schedule and Technical Committee Resolution 2020-1 4. TIP Project Updates from Technical Committee Members: Members will 7-9 provide updates on their TIP projects. 5. Reports from NMDOT a. Update from District 5 (Javier Martinez) b. Update from the Planning Bureau (Joseph Moriarty) 6. Committee Member Discussion Item(s) 10 No additional discussion were presented for inclusion on the Agenda 7. Information Items 11 a. Update on MPO Quarterly b. Reminder – NMDOT’s Performance Measures (PM 1 and PM 2) Target Reports for 2021 to be considered for adoption in January Presented by: Staff 8. Business from Chairman, Members and Staff 9. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda 10. Adjournment The public body may only take action on an item if it is listed for action on the publicly noticed agenda. 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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: 2021 Annual Meeting Schedule Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: December 9, 2020 BACKGROUND  Each year the Technical Committee approves a resolution ensuring compliance with the open meetings act and establishes its meeting schedule for the coming year.  Technical Committee meetings will continue to be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings continue to be rotated among the entities to facilitate member attendance. CURRENT WORK  Staff is presenting this proposed meeting schedule for final review and considered adoption by the Technical Committee.  Staff will seek approval of the 2021 meeting schedule and Technical Committee Resolution 2020-1 at the December 9 Technical Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS  The proposed FMPO Technical Committee 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule.  Proposed Technical Committee Resolution 2020-1 adopting the 2020 Regular Meeting Schedule. ACTION ITEM  Staff recommends that the Technical Committee adopt the proposed 2021 meeting schedule and Technical Committee Resolution 2020-1. 1  EXHIBIT “A” FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule TECHNICAL COMMITTEE All meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the locations listed below. MPO will seek final approval to TIP Amendments in the months highlighted below. Date Location and City January 13, 2021 Council Chambers Farmington Farmington City Hall 800 Municipal Drive February 10, 2021 Commission Chambers San Juan County, San Juan County Administrative Bldg. Aztec 100 S. Oliver Street March 10, 2021 Council Chambers Bloomfield Bloomfield City Hall 915 N. First Street April 14, 2021 Council Chambers Kirtland Kirtland Town Hall 47 Road 6500 May 12, 2021 Commission Chambers Aztec Aztec City Hall 201 W. Chaco Street June 9, 2021 Council Chambers Farmington Farmington City Hall 800 Municipal Drive July 14, 2021 Commission Chambers San Juan County, San Juan County Administrative Bldg. Aztec 100 S. Oliver Street August 11, 2021 Council Chambers Bloomfield Bloomfield City Hall 915 N. First Street September 8, 2021 Council Chambers Kirtland Kirtland Town Hall 47 Road 6500 October 13, 2021 Commission Chambers Aztec Aztec City Hall 201 W. Chaco Street November 10, 2021 Council Chambers Farmington Farmington City Hall 800 Municipal Drive December 8, 2021 Commission Chambers San Juan County, San Juan County Administrative Bldg. Aztec 100 S. Oliver Street 2 3 4 5 6  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #4 Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: MPO Staff & Technical Committee Members Date: December 9, 2020 BACKGROUND  The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require 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. and provide for discussion among the members and NMDOT representatives.  The Policy Committee approved the new FFY2020-2025 TIP during a Special meeting on July 25, 2019.  The projects currently on the FFY2020-2025 TIP are listed below. 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 PROJECTS ON FMPO FFY2020-2025 TIP  Aztec F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II  Bloomfield F100300 – East Blanco Bridge  Farmington F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 – 20th Street Phase III TF00001 – Red Apple Transit  San Juan County F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100240 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement F100320 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension F100330 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Extension F100360 – CR 3000 Bridge Replacement F100370 – CR 3500 Bridge Replacement  NMDOT F100170 - NM 173 Safety Improvements F100340 – US 550 Pavement Rehab 7 F100350 – NM 371/N36 (PE) F100351 – NM 371/N36 (Const) ATTACHMENT  If available, the Status Reports–FMPO TIP Projects table for the current month will be included with the agenda. Otherwise, the table will be distributed at the meeting. INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide any needed feedback/updates regarding current TIP projects status and details. 8  Status Reports - FMPO TIP Projects – December 2020 Aztec F100091 East Aztec Arterial Phase III Bloomfield F100300 East Blanco Bridge Phase I is 25% complete. Farmington F100099 Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II F100100 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I F100101 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 20th Street Phase III TF00001 Red Apple Transit San Juan County F100021 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100240 Glade Run Recreation Area Trails F100290 CR 5500 Bridge Replacement Project advertised to bid on 12/6/20; bid closing on 1/19/21. F100320 Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension 90% review with NMDOT scheduled for 12/14/20. 9 F100330 Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Ext. F100360 CR 3000 Bridge Replacement F100370 CR 3500 Bridge Replacement NMDOT F100170 NM 173 F100340 US 550 Pavement Rehab F100350 NM 371/Navajo 36 F100351 NM 371/Navajo 36  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #6 Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: December 9, 2020 DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no additional discussion items provided by Technical Committee members for inclusion on the Agenda. 10  FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Agenda Item #7 Subject: Information Items Prepared by: MPO Staff Date: December 9, 2020 INFORMATION ITEMS a. MPO Quarterly Update. The MPO quarterly meeting, scheduled for December 7, 2020, was canceled. b. NMDOT’s Performance Measures (PM 1 and PM 2) Target Reports. The Technical Committee will review the PM 1 and PM 2 targets for 2021 and consider recommending them for approval to the Policy Committee in January 2021. 11  The minutes from the November 4, 2020 Technical Committee meeting are on the following pages. 12  MINUTES FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING November 4, 2020 Technical Members Present: Steven Saavedra, City of Aztec Jason Thomas, City of Bloomfield Virginia King, City of Farmington Javier Martinez, NMDOT District 5 Andrew Montoya, Red Apple Transit Scott Martin, San Juan County Nick Porell, San Juan County Dan Flack, Town of Kirtland Technical Members Absent: Beth Escobar, City of Farmington Staff Present: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Kathryn Leys, MPO Associate Planner June Markle, Administrative Assistant Staff Absent: None Others Present: Joseph Moriarty, Planning Liaison, NMDOT Continuing to take health precautions, all of the Technical Committee members listed above as “Present” attended via the GoToMeeting link. FMPO Staff were present in person. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Nick Porell called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 14, 2020 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Saavedra moved to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2020 Technical Committee meeting. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed unopposed. 3. AMENDMENT #5 TO THE FFY2020-2025 TIP Subject: Amendment #5 to the FFY2020-2025 TIP Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: November 4, 2020 13  BACKGROUND  The firsts Call for Projects for the FFY2020-2025 TIP Amendment #5 was on September 21, 2020; a reminder notice went out on September 30.  The Public Notice for Amendment #5 to the FFY2020-2025 TIP was published on the MPO’s website and in the Daily Times on October 21, 2020  The amendment includes a project from the City of Aztec and funding for Red Apple Transit.  The next Call for Projects will be on December 14, 2020.  The Technical Committee will consider recommending approval of proposed Amendment #5 and the Self-Certification for Amendment #5 to the Policy Committee at their meeting on November 4. AMENDED TIP PROJECT(S)  City of Aztec’s East Aztec Arterial Phase II.  Red Apple Transit funding ACTION ITEM  Staff recommends that the Technical Committee consider recommending approval to the Policy Committee of proposed Amendment #5 and the Self- Certification for Amendment #5 to the FFY2020-2025 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 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. 14 DISCUSSION: Mr. Koeppel reported that the FFY2020-2025 TIP Amendment #5 included moving the funding for the Aztec East Arterial, Phase II project to FY2022 and adding into the TIP the FY2021 Red Apple Transit funding. Chair Porell opened the public hearing on TIP Amendment #5; no comments were received; the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Mr. Martin moved to approve TIP Amendment #5 and the Self-Certification to TIP Amendment #5. Mr. Saavedra seconded the motion. The motion passed unopposed. 4. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PM 1) Subject: National Performance Management Measures for Highway Safety Improvement Program (PM 1) Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: November 4, 2020 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: 1) Number of Fatalities, 2) Number of Serious Injuries, 3) Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) or Fatality Rate, 4) Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) or serious injury rate, and, 5) Number of Non- Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries.  The first three targets are common measures and must be identical to the targets established for the Highway Safety Plan (HSP).  MPOs may either: Agree to support State targets 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 & RECOMMENDATIONS  This item is being presented to both committees in November for their information. It will be brought back to both the Technical and Policy Committees in January for their recommendation/approval.  Staff recommends that the state targets be adopted for 2021.  FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than February 27, 2021. 15  INFORMATION ITEM  This is being presented during the November meeting as an introduction. 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 State/MPO targets:  23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)  23 USC 135(g)(4)  49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)  49 USC 5304(g)(4) DISCUSSION: Mr. Koeppel gave a PowerPoint presentation on PM 1-Highway Safety Improvements and PM-2 Infrastructure of Pavement and Bridges. Staff is again recommending adoption of the state’s PM-1 and PM-2 targets that both Committees will consider in January 2021. Copies of NMDOT’s PM 1 Safety Target Report for 2021 and NMDOT’s PM2 System Pavements and Bridges Target Setting (dated 9/15/20) are included in the meeting Agenda. Below is a summary of Mr. Koeppel’s presentation: Background MAP-21 (and subsequently the FAST Act) required establishment of national goals, performance measures, and accountability in planning and funding transportation investments (FAST Act §§ 1116, 1406; 23 U.S.C. 119, 148, 150, 167) – Safety – Infrastructure condition – Congestion reduction – System reliability – Freight movement and economic vitality – Environmental sustainability – Reduced project delivery delays – Improved Accessibility and Mobility FAST Act: Performance Driven, Outcome Based Planning & Programming • Federal -- State -- MPO • FAST Act identifies national goal areas • USDOT establishes performance measures • States set performance targets • MPOs set performance targets • State and metro plans describe how programs and project selection will achieve targets • FMPO is charged with developing a performance-based long-range transportation plan, as well as a corresponding project evaluation structure for developing the TIP 16 Performance Goals & Measures – Safety (PM 1) To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads • Number of Fatalities • Rate of Fatalities per 100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) • Number of Serious Injuries • Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT • Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Non-motorized Serious Injuries (*5-year rolling averages*) Safety Trends In New Mexico, the fatalities are trending upwards while serious injuries are trending down (possibly due to improved automobile technology). The number of non- motorized fatalities and serious injuries have remained fairly steady over time. Target Setting  MPOs are required to establish performance targets no later than 180 days after the state sets their performance targets;  For each measure, the MPO can decide to adopt the statewide target or to establish its own quantifiable target. In the past, FMPO has adopted the state’s targets;  Both state and MPO safety targets are set annually;  States, MPOs, and public transit operators much coordinate their respective targets for performance measures with each other to ensure consistency to the maximum extent practicable. Performance Goals & Measures – Pavement and Bridges (PM 2) Infrastructure Condition – to maintain highway infrastructure asset system (National Highway System NHS) in a state of good repair. These targets can be revisited and adjusted at the halfway point. Pavement Condition - Percentage of pavements on the interstate NHS in good condition; - Percentage of pavements on in the interstate NHS in poor condition; - Percentage of pavement on the non-interstate NHS in good condition; - Percentage of pavements on the non-interstate NHS in poor condition. Bridge Condition - Percentage of NHS bridge deck area classified as in good condition; 17  - Percentage of NHS bridge deck area classified as in poor condition. Target Setting  MPOs are required to establish performance targets no later than 180 days after the state sets their performance targets;  For each measure, the MPO can decide to adopt the statewide target or to establish its own quantifiable target. In the past, FMPO has adopted the state’s targets;  Both state and MPO roadway targets are set at two-year and four-year intervals. NMDOT has now adjusted the “Percentage of bridges on the NHS in Poor Condition” from 2.5% to 3.3%;  States, MPOs, and public transit operators much coordinate their respective targets for performance measures with each other to ensure consistency to the maximum extent practicable. The four-year targets were adopted by the FMPO Policy Committee in 2018, so now is the time to re-visit and adjust if desired. Bridge conditions in the FMPO area are mainly in “NHS Fair” condition. 18 Nick asked if MPO Staff could provide some information on what the percentages actually mean for bridges on the NHS in the FMPO area. Mr. Koeppel said he would look into that and report back to the Technical Committee. 5. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR ASSESSING PAVEMENT & BRIDGE CONDITIONS (PM 2) Subject: National Performance Management Measures for Assessing Pavement Condition and Bridge Condition (PM 2) Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: November 4, 2020 BACKGROUND  23 CFR §490 Subpart C – National Performance Management Measures for Assessing Pavement Condition and 23 CFR §490 Subpart D – National Performance Management measures for Assessing Bridge Condition (see attached).  The FHWA required that MPOs establish four-year targets for six (6) performance measures and revisit those targets at the 2-year performance period midpoint. Those six performance measures to be considered are: 1) Percentage of interstate pavements on the NHS in good condition; 2) Percentage of interstate pavements on the NHS in poor condition; 3) Percentage of non-interstate pavements on the NHS in good condition; 4) Percentage of non-interstate pavements on the NHS in poor condition; 5) Percentage of bridges on the NHS in good condition; and 6) Percentage of bridges on the NHS in poor condition.  NMDOT has adjusted two 2021 targets – percentage of NHM bridge deck area in poor condition and percentage of Interstate pavements in good condition.  MPOs may: Agree to support State target OR establish their own targets. In 2018 the FMPO adopted some of its own targets for PM 2.  PMs with adjusted state targets for 2021: o BRIDGES on National Highway System (NHS) –  2.5% FMPO target for bridge deck area in poor condition [vs. State at 3.3% (2021)] o PAVEMENT on Interstate NHS o Not applicable to FMPO  PMs without adjusted state targets for 2021:  BRIDGES on National Highway System (NHS) – o 10% FMPO target target for Bridges in Good condition [vs. State at 30.0% (2021)]  PAVEMENT on Non-Interstate/NHS – o 34.2% target for Pavement in Good condition o 12.0% target for Pavement in Poor condition  Reporting is for the final two years of the four-year performance period CURRENT ISSUES  FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than February 15, 2021 19  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 State/MPO targets:  23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)  23 USC 135(g)(4)  49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)  49 USC 5304(g)(4) DISCUSSION: Mr. Koeppel’s presentation on PM 2 System Infrastructure Targets is part of the presentation summarized above for PM 1 Safety Targets. 6. STATUS OF TIP PROJECTS Subject: Status of TIP Projects Prepared by: MPO Staff & Technical Committee Members Date: November 4, 2020 BACKGROUND  The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require 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. and provide for discussion among the members and NMDOT representatives.  The Policy Committee approved the new FFY2020-2025 TIP during a special meeting called on July 25, 2019.  The projects currently on the FFY2020-2025 TIP are listed below. 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 20  PROJECTS ON FMPO FFY2020-2025 TIP  Aztec F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II  Bloomfield F100300 – East Blanco Bridge  Farmington F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II F100132 – 20th Street Phase III TF00001 – Red Apple Transit  San Juan County F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III F100240 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement F100320 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension F100330 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Extension F100360 – CR 3000 Bridge Replacement F100370 – CR 3500 Bridge Replacement  NMDOT F100170 - NM 173 Safety Improvements F100340 – US 550 Pavement Rehab F100350 – NM 371/N36 (PE) F100351 – NM 371/N36 (Const) INFORMATION ITEM  This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide any needed feedback/updates regarding current TIP projects status and details. DISCUSSION: The Technical Committee members provided their TIP project updates: City of Aztec – Steven Saavedra Mr. Saavedra reported that the right-of-way certification for the East Aztec Arterial Phase III is close to being finalized. After a meeting with the contractors, it appears that the environmental certification will need updating. The City of Aztec is preparing for the PS&E. Mr. Martinez said the contact at NMDOT to schedule the PS&E was James Mexia at (505) 231-1139. City of Bloomfield – Jason Thomas Phase I of the East Blanco Bridge is still under construction with completion expected by January. City of Farmington – Virginia King Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II: PS&E is completed, the obligation letter signed, and they are awaiting the executed agreement. Project bidding is anticipated for early 2021. 21  East Pinon Hills Blvd. Extension Phases I and II: Work has begun to update the FONSI and the environmental. 20th Street Phase III: Acquisition is ongoing with one more TCP to acquire. PS&E will be scheduled within the next month. San Juan County – Nick Porell Glade Run Recreation Area Trails: This project is complete. CR 5500 Bridge Replacement: All certifications are in place. The final PS&E has been requested of NMDOT. San Juan County hopes to award the project at the second County Commission meeting in January. Kirtland Schools Walk Path Extension: The 90% design has been submitted to Mr. Porell and the design review with NMDOT will be requested. The certifications are in place from the prior phase of the walk path and should simply need to be updated and resigned. The project should be let next spring. Glade Run Recreation Area Trails Extension: The design work is underway. Hope to have this project under construction in late spring of 2021. NMDOT – District 5 – Javier Martinez NM 173 Safety Project: NMDOT is working with the City of Aztec to get the certifications complete. US 550 Pavement Rehab: The project is currently on the 2025 STIP. It will be funded sooner if possible. NM 371/N 36: NMDOT continues to work with Navajo DOT on an agreement for construction funding. 7. QUARTERLY EDUCATION: HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Subject: Quarterly Education: Highway Trust Fund Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer Date: November 4, 2020 PRESENTATION The Highway Trust Fund finances most federal government spending for highways and mass transit. Revenues for the trust fund come from transportation-related excise taxes, primarily federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel. In recent years, however, the trust fund has needed significant transfers of general revenues to remain solvent. Most spending from the Highway Trust Fund for highway and mass transit programs is through federal grants to state and local governments. The federal government accounts for about one-quarter of all public spending on roads and highways, with the remaining three-quarters financed by state and local governments. 22 The attached document from the Eno Center for Transportation explains the Highway Trust Fund – what it is, how it is financed, and answers many other questions about how the Federal government funds transportation. More information can be found at: https://www.enotrans.org/article/highway-trust-fund-101/ Presentation: Mr. Koeppel presented information on the Highway Trust Fund for the Quarterly Education. The above graph shows the Highway Trust Fund and Mass Transit account balances and projected shortfalls through 2016-2030 in billions of dollars. The Mass Transit account receives approximately 20% of motor fuel taxes. The Trust Fund has required regular bailouts from the general fund and shortfalls continue. The Highway Trust Fund is not allowed to incur negative balances and thus the use of the word “shortfalls”. For every gallon of gas that is pumped, 15.44 cents goes to the Highway Trust Fund account and 2.86 cents goes into the Mass Transit account. The map below shows how high gas taxes are in each state (New Mexico is ranked 47): 23 Chair Porell asked Mr. Koeppel to provide the PowerPoint slides to the Technical Committee members. 8. REPORTS FROM NMDOT District 5 – Javier Martinez The US64 widening project is almost complete with some punch list items on the last segment remaining to be completed. NMDOT is looking at ways to repair/warranty the crumbling sections of pavement in the first segment of the US 64 project outside of Bloomfield. Planning Bureau – Joseph Moriarty Mr. Moriarty provided clarifying information the Chief Engineer regarding certification requirements for Local Lead Projects. The following is the information provided in the memo: “…clarification for the certification requirements for the Local Lead Projects. All 5 certifications (Environmental ROW, Utilities, Railroad, ITS) are required when the following conditions are met: 1) The project has Federal Funding in ANY phase. 2) The projects required Federal Actions, i.e.: ROW acquisition of Federal Lands, etc. 3) The project is within or crosses NMDOT right-of-way. The projects that are funded with 100% State and Local funds are required to get all 5 Certification when the following conditions are met: 1) The project required Federal Actions, i.e.: ROW acquisition of Federal Lands, etc. 2) The project is within or crosses NMDOT right-of-way. 3) The project is funded with LGRF, MAP, CAP, Capital Outlay and the agreement is executed for State Fiscal Year 2020/2021 or prior. The projects that are funded with the new Local Government Transportation Fund (LGTF) and DO NOT meet the conditions above will not be required to obtain the 5 certifications. The Local Entity will be required to consult with NMDOT Environmental section in order to determine the Local Entity’s level of effort to comply with Federal/State/and Local laws. Mr. Moriarty will provide a copy of the memo to FMPO staff and they will distribute the information to the Technical Committee members. Chair Porell asked why some program were exempted while smaller programs were included. Mr. Moriarty could not answer the question. Mr. Moriarty reported on the virtual workshop for NMDOT’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to be held on November 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The invitation and registration information was provided in the recent Govt to Govt update. 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items Date: November 4, 2020 24  DISCUSSION ITEMS Chair Porell thanked NMDOT for their assistance in scheduling a coordinated cleanup for the highways in San Juan County. The cleanup is planned for Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday with a safety briefing. Participation by any other interested entities was encouraged. There were no additional discussion items provided by Technical Committee members for inclusion on the Agenda. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS Subject: Information Items Prepared by: MPO Staff Date: November 4, 2020 INFORMATION ITEMS c. Proposed 2021 Technical Committee Meeting Schedule. A draft 2021 meeting calendar is attached for review. Adoption of the proposed meeting calendar for 2021 will be considered at the December 9, 2020 meeting. d. Notice to Proceed for FFY21. Copies of the federal award notices from NMDOT and FTA Section 5303 are attached. e. MPO Quarterly. The next MPO Quarterly is scheduled for December 7, 2020 and will be hosted by the Mesilla Valley MPO. DISCUSSION: Mr. Koeppel stated that the proposed Technical Committee meeting schedule for 2021 was provided on Page 52 of the Agenda. Please look over the dates and let Staff know of any concerns. Action will be sought at the Committee meeting on December 9, As information, copies of the federal award letters for FFY2021 received from NMDOT and FTA are included in the Agenda on Pages 53 and 54. The next MPO Quarterly is scheduled for December 7 in Las Cruces. FMPO Staff plan to participate virtually. 11. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF There was no business from the Chairman, Members and Staff. 25 12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no public comment on any issues not on the agenda. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. King seconded the motion. The motion passed with no opposition. Chair Porell adjourned the meeting at 10:35 a.m. ___________________________ ___________________________ Nick Porell, Technical Committee Chair June Markle, Administrative Assistant 26