Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and MPO Policy Committee met Oct. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the agency and the committee:
CMAP Board Members Present: Gerald Bennett, CMAP Board Chair-representing southwest Cook
Rita Athas-representing the City of Chicago, Frank Beal-representing the City of Chicago, Karen Darch-representing northwest Cook County, Mike Montgomery-representing the City of Chicago, John Noak- representing Will County, Rick Reinbold-representing south suburban Cook County, Nancy Rotering-representing Lake County, Carolyn Schofield-representing McHenry County, Anne Sheahan-representing the City of Chicago, Matthew Walsh-representing west Cook County, and Diane Williams-representing Cook County.
MPO Policy Committee Members Present: Acting Secretary Omer Osman-MPO Policy Committee Chair, Kevin Carrier-representing Lake County, Lynette Ciavarella-representing Metra, Michael Connelley-representing the CTA, Dan Cronin- representing DuPage County, Rocky Donahue-representing PACE, Scott Hennings-representing McHenry County, Jennifer “Sis” Killen- representing Cook County, Chris Lauzen-representing Kane County, Kevin O’Malley-representing CDOT, Nick Palmer-representing Will County, Leanne Redden-representing the RTA and a non-voting member of the CMAP Board, Jeffery Schielke-representing the Council of Mayors, Rocco Zucchero-representing Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and non-voting Policy Committee members Arlene Kocher- representing FHWA, Tony Greep-FTA, and Erik Varela-representing Class I Railroads.
Members Absent: CMAP Board Members Matt Brolley-representing Kane/Kendall Counties, Maurice Cox-representing the City of Chicago, and James Healy-representing DuPage County; MPO Policy Member representing Kendall County.
Staff Present: Erin Aleman, Amy McEwan, Angela Manning-Hardimon, Kathy Lane, Stephane Phifer, Jesse Elam, Gordon Smith, Kama Dobbs, Doug Ferguson, Russell Pietrowiak, Lindsay Hollander, Tina Smith, Jeff Schnobrich, Stephanie Levine, and Sherry Kane.
Others Present: Garland Armstrong-Access Living, Maximilian Biran-UIC CUPPA, Elaine Bottomley-WCGL, Jack Cruikshank-WCGL, Emily Daucher- McHenry County Conference, John Donovan-FHWA, Jackie Forbes- Kane/Kendall Council, Marie Hansen-Barrington, Randall Jessen- Village of Plainfield, Kendra Johnson-NWMC, Aimee Lee-Illinois Tollway Emily Karry-Lake County, Mike Klemens-Kane/Kendall Council, Josh Klingestein-NWMC, Daniel Knickelbein-DMMC, Jon- Paul Kohler-FHWA, Jill Leary-RTA. Elliott Lewis-UIC CUPPA, John Loper-DuPage County, Kelsey Passi-Southwest Conference, Ryan Peterson-Kane/Kendall Council, Tony Quigley-IDOT, Thomas Rickert- Kane/Kendall Council, David Seglin-CDOT, Troy Simpson- Kane/Kendall Council, Dave Snyder-FHWA, and Lillian Yan-HNTB.
1.0 Call to Order and Introductions
CMAP Board Chair Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at approximately 9:33 a.m., announced the meeting would be live-streamed, and asked Board and MPO Policy Committee members introduce themselves.
2.0 Agenda Changes and Announcements
CMAP Board Chair Mayor Bennett announced Maurice Cox, Chicago’s new Planning Commissioner had been appointed to the CMAP Board (representing the City of Chicago), and welcomed Nancy Rotering, Mayor of Highland Park (representing Lake County).
3.0 Approval of CMAP Board Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of the CMAP Board meeting of September 11, 2019, as presented made by President Rick Reinbold was seconded by Mayor John Noak, and with all in favor, carried.
4.0 Approval of MPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of the MPO Policy Committee meeting of June 13, 2019, as presented made by Mayor Jeffery Schielke was seconded by Leanne Redden, and with all in favor, carried.
5.0 Agency Reports
5.1 Executive Director’s Report
CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman reported the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program update was included in the meeting materials; introduced CMAP’s new Chief of Staff Amy McEwan; recapped recent speaking events; thanked staff as well as members of the board who attended CMAP’s fall events series and symposium; and thanked the staff and partners involved in the CMAQ, TAP, and STP program evaluation, which made for a truly regional effort.
5.2 CMAP Board Report
On behalf of the CMAP Board, Leanne Redden reported the Board met September 11. Agenda items included a presentation on the Spring Legislative session and Capital Bill analysis, Rebuild Illinois, and CMAP’s embedded staff planner (ESP) program underway in Sauk Village and Calumet Park 5.3 Council of Mayors Report
On behalf of the Council of Mayors Executive Committee, Mayor Jeffrey Schielke reported the committee met in August; staff gave a briefing on both the proposed STP- Shared Fund program, the proposed Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) improvement program, and locally programmed Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L); discussed the project selection methodology and process for developing the Shared Fund program; updates were given on the current STP expenditures as well as upcoming IDOT lettings and other activities; research on the impacts of growing e- commerce on transportation, land use, fiscal condition, and the environment were presented; an overview of population growth and decline. The Council is scheduled to meet next on October 29.
6.0 Election of MPO Policy Committee Vice Chair
Nominating Committee Chair Kevin O’Malley reported the nominating committee unanimously recommended that John Yonan, Superintendent-Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways be reappointed to the position of Vice Chair of the MPO Policy Committee for calendar year 2020. A motion by Mayor Jeffery Schielke was seconded by Kevin O’Malley to approve the recommendation of the nominating committee. All in favor, the motion carried.
7.0 ON TO 2050 Update Subcommittee Report
A subcommittee of the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee members was named to discuss the timing of the update to the long-range plan. On behalf of the subcommittee Leanne Redden reported the subcommittee ultimately agreed to keep ON TO 2050 update timeline as planned.
8.0 Approval of the ON TO 2050 Comprehensive Regional Plan, the ON TO 2050/FFY 2019- 2024 TIP Conformity Analysis, and the FFY 2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
CMAP staff Russell Pietrowiak reported the semi-annual ON TO 2050 TIP Conformity Analysis and TIP amendment 19-09, along with a supplemental memo were being presented for approval. The supplemental memo included an adjustment to modeling information that resulted in a slight increase in emission levels reported (about 1%). This information was not available during the public comment period, but was discussed at the Tier II consultation meeting with federal, state, and local partners. It was recommended CMAP proceed with presenting the ON TO 2050 TIP Conformity Analysis and TIP amendment 19-09, for approval. The region is still able to demonstrate conformity, as modeled emissions estimates are below the Motor Vehicle Emission Budget (MVEB).
On behalf of the MPO Policy Committee, a motion by Mayor Jeffery Schielke was seconded by Leanne Redden to approve the ON TO 2050/TIP Conformity Analysis and TIP Amendments that included the supplemental information presented. All in favor, the motion carried.
On behalf of the CMAP Board, a motion by Carolyn Schofield was seconded by Mayor John Noak to approve the ON TO 2050/TIP Conformity Analysis and TIP Amendments, also including the supplemental information presented. All in favor, the motion carried.
9.0 FFY 2020-24 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program and FFY 2020-22 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
CMAP staff Doug Ferguson reported the CMAQ program consisted of 45 projects totaling $264.4 million, and the TAP-L program consisted of 7 projects totaling $13.5 million. The programs covered a variety of project types, and were selected through performance-based methodology, primarily on the cost effectiveness of the emission benefits and on the ability to help complete the Regional Greenways and Trails Plan. The programs, recommended for approval by the Transportation Committee were incorporated into TIP Amendment 20- 21.3 (CMAQ) and 20-21.2 (TAP-L).
On behalf of the CMAP Board, a motion by Frank Beal was seconded by Diane Williams to approve the FFY2020-24 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program and FFY 2020-22 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L) as presented. All in favor, the motion carried.
On behalf of the MPO Policy Committee, a motion by Mayor Jeffery Schielke was seconded by Nick Palmer to approve the FFY2020-24 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program and FFY 2020-22 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L) as presented. All in favor, the motion carried.
10.0 FFY2020-24 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund Program
CMAP staff Kama Dobbs reported that the Transportation Committee had approved the STP Shared Fund Program and TIP Amendment 20-21.1 that included 17 projects. The program of projects is the result of applying a performance-based methodology to evaluate the 71 applications for their readiness for implementation, transportation impact, and sponsors’ ability to advance ON TO 2050. In addition to the 17 projects recommended for full funding, projects that met all eligibility criteria will be included in a contingency program. The program recommended for approval by the Transportation Committee was incorporated into TIP Amendment 20-21.1.
On behalf of the CMAP Board, a motion by Mayor Karen Darch was seconded by President Rick Reinbold to approve the FFY2020-24 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund Program. All in favor, the motion carried.
On behalf of the MPO Policy Committee, a motion by Mayor Jeffery Schielke was seconded by Leanne Redden to approve the FFY2020-24 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund Program. All in favor, the motion carried.
11.0 Implementing the Transportation Components of the 2019 Capital Bill
CMAP staff Lindsay Hollander presented a nanalysis of the transportation elements of Rebuild Illinois that included sources of transportation revenue, uses of new transportation revenues, implementing ON TO 2050, and a new tool, deconstructing Rebuild Illinois appropriations.
Both MPO Policy Committee Chair, Secretary Omer Osman and Executive Director of the RTA Leanne Redden reported updates on the implementation of Rebuild Illinois on roads and bridges and transit.
12.0 Federal Update
CMAP staff Jeff Schnobrich reported on surface transportation reauthorization, the FAST Act rescissions, budget and appropriations for FY 20, and recent discretionary grants for regional projects including a CRISI grant for the Dolton interlocking project and an intercity rail grant for a Metra-owned bridge.
13.0 Agency Programs Marketing and Design Update
CMAP staff Tina Smith recapped a number of events and materials executed or developed since ON TO 2050 was adopted last year that include the Small Plans-Big Ideas forum series, a calendar highlighting implementation activities in the first year since ON TO 2050 was adopted, and marketing and branding materials created to make our work more accessible and to attract new audiences. The design will be rolled out over the next 3-4 months.
14.0 Innovation Roundtable
14.1 To promote the strategies that support the development of walkable communities, CMAP recently released the region’s first comprehensive inventory of sidewalks across the seven-county region. CMAP staff Stephanie Levine shared initial analysis of sidewalk coverage across the region, exploring geographic spread of coverage as well as coverage within one half mile of Metra and CTA rail stations. The dataset is available for download on CMAP’s Data Hub and can be explored as an interactive map on the CMAP website.
14.2 Illinois State Toll Highway Authority staff Aimee Lee provided a brief status of its Connected Vehicle Pilot, a small-scale low-cost pilot located along I-90 Jane Addams. The goals of the pilot include assessing the state of the industry, understanding what’s involved with device installation and data integration as well as developing proofs of concepts for future applications. Next steps of the pilot include assessing the market penetration of connected vehicles along other parts of the Tollway system and developing applications that may allow the Tollway to be more proactive and efficient with operations and maintenance.
15.0 Other Business
There was no other business before the joint meeting of the CMAP Board and the MPO Policy Committee.
16.0 Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
17.0 Next Meeting
The CMAP Board meets next on November 13, 2019; the MPO Policy Committee is scheduled to meet next on January 9, 2020.
18.0 Adjournment
At approximately 11:19 a.m., a motion to adjourn by Mayor John Noak, seconded by Carolyn Schofield, and with all in favor, carried.
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/1055986/Board%28Joint%29MeetingMinutes10-10-2019.pdf/58744e8d-bc55-53f1-dc3d-06d8613e37ce
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