339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway

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1 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

2 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

3 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

4 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

5 French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board Minutes for September 25, 2014 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Jan Davis called the meeting to order and noted that quorum was established. He read the conflict of interest statement and no conflicts were presented. All members approved the Agenda as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jan Davis opened the public comment period, and as there were none, the public comment period was then closed. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Jan Davis asked if there were any changes to the August minutes and none were presented.

6 Eddie Henderson motioned to approve the August minutes, Jerry VeHaun seconded, and as all were in favor, the minutes were so approved. B. The TIP Amendments and Modifications were made available in the agenda packet for review. Holly Jones motioned to approve TIP Amendments and Modifications, Leroy Robinson seconded, and as all were in favor, the motion carried. REGULAR UPDATES NCDOT Division 13 updates presented by Rick Tipton NCDOT Division 14 updates reviewed by Ed Green Transportation Planning Branch updates provided by Brendan Merithew Paul Black reported that the Citizen Advisory Committee looked at the draft vision and goals of the MTP and were pleased with the results. Tristan Winkler briefly updated the members on the Prioritization Subcommittee and Complete Streets Workgroup BUSINESS A. Selection of STP-DA and TAP projects. There was some discussion on extra funding and where it would go. Paul Black mentioned that Henderson County may have funds to return for use elsewhere. David Brown asked for a dollar amount on each project and Paul Black indicated on the document where that information is found. Holly Jones motioned to approve the projects, Jerry VeHaun seconded, and as there was no further discussion, the motion carried. B. Review of MTP Progress. Jan Davis voiced his concern with the group s mission statement and goals. Paul Black interjected that staff is looking to the Board for direction and guidance and appreciates hearing what is missing, what is overemphasized. Jan Davis agreed with the mission and vision, but does not feel enough emphasis is placed on Highway improvements and efficiency. With the increased tourism, commerce, and economic development, the goals should include an efficient highway system and perhaps add use every opportunity to attract better passenger service in referring to air service needs. Doug Dearth agreed that safety and maintenance are, indeed, important but a new heading should include highway. Brownie Newman said that if the board has the ability to add items, then clearly include an efficient roadway network to accommodate future capacity traffic needs. Pam Cook suggested the phrase an efficient multi-modal then in the specific goals section add efficient highway system.

7 C. New Model Unveiling. Leta Huntsinger hand carried the official final disk over to Paul Black and the disk was so delivered. She commended the Board for the last two years of work and commenced the presentation of the new model. Link to the PowerPoint presentation. A brief question and answer session followed. It is recommended to approve the model as the tool to begin evaluating large projects currently in development, and as the starting point to evaluate projects chosen to make the fiscal constraints in the plan update. Eddie Henderson motioned to approve the Travel Demand Model, Steve Caraker seconded, and as there was no further discussion, and none opposed, the motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING Vicki Eastland highlighted the Community Connections event. Paul Black announced that SPOT 4 has begun. There is a transportation documentary this evening on PBS: Moving North Carolina NCDOT sent out a call for projects and members were ed a copy. Applications are due December 4 th. November 20 th will be a joint TCC and Board meeting and will include TIP and PWP amendments. PUBLIC COMMENT Jan Davis opened the floor for public comments, and as there were none, the public comment period was then closed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

8 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

9 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

10 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

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12 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140 Asheville. NC Long-Range Transportation Plan Transportation Improvement Program Highway Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning Air Quality Public Involvement

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14 ") Madison County Projects With Complete Street Cross Section Recommendations / Bruce Road: Smaller project in SPOT; Entire length in CTP & recommendation ") ") Legend ") ") CTP SPOT Projects Boulevards EXISTING ") 26 NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Freeways EXISTING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Major Thoroughfares New Location Access Road Not in CTP EXISTING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Expressways NC 213 New Location Bypass ") EXISTING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT OTHER MunicipalBoundaries 0.3 Miles ")

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17 RESOLUTION French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) WHEREAS, the French Broad River MPO Board (Transportation Advisory Committee) has adopted the Transportation Improvement Program on October 27, 2011 WHEREAS, the FBRMPO Board (Transportation Advisory Committee) has reviewed the proposed amendments and modifications that are listed below and finds them satisfactory for addition to the TIP; and WHEREAS, these changes are in agreement with the FBRMPO LRTP and keep the TIP in agreement with the STIP; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization hereby adopts the following modifications to the Transportation Improvement Program: TIP Amendments That Require Action TIP No. Division (County) Route Location / Description Estimated Cost (Thousands) Funding Source Estimated Letting (Construction) EB (Buncombe) Riverwalk Phase II New route, construct new multiuse path from existing Flat Creek Greenway Trailhead near State Street and Charlotte Street to existing Riverside Greenway near Riverside Park and extension west of NC- 9 near existing culvert. Project added to the TIP. PE: $50 (FY 15) ROW: $100 (FY15) STP-DA ($80 ROW $40 PE) and Local ($20 ROW $10 PE) PE: FY 16 ROW: FY 16 U (Haywood) Brown Avenue Realignment of Brown Avenue from Boyd Avenue to approximately 1200 feet south of the intersection. Project includes construction of new roadway (School Street), raised crosswalk, painted crosswalks, refuge island, bulbout, and signage. Project added to the TIP. PE: $50 (FY 16) CST: $500 (FY 16) STP-DA ($40 PE $400 CST) and Local ($10 PE $100 CST) PE: FY 16 CST: FY 16

18 TA (Buncombe) Asheville Transit Replacement Diesel Bus for Asheville Transit. Project added to the TIP. CST: $450 (FY 17) STP-DA ($360) and Local ($90) CST: FY17 R-5524C 14 (Henderson) Fanning Bridge Road and Airport Road SR 3526 and SR 1419, Construct Roundabout. Add right-of-way in FY 15 not previously programmed. ROW: $40 (FY 15) T ROW: FY 15 A-0010AA 13 (Buncombe) I-26 Broadway Street Interchange I-26 (US 19/US 23), SR 1781 (Broadway Street)- Exit 25 in Asheville to US 25. Delay rightof-way from FY 18 to FY 20 and Construction from FY 20 to FY 22 to allow additional time for planning. ROW: 1,000 (FY 20) CST: $89,000 NHP and T (FY 22- FY 25) ROW: FY 20 CST: FY 22 - FY 25 U (Henderson) Hendersonville Transit Station Construct Transit Center in Hendersonville. Project removed from the TIP. CST: $2,090 (FY 15) STP-DA ($1672) and Local ($418) CST: FY 15 ADOPTED: This the 20 th day of November, 2014 Jan Davis, Board Chair French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization County of Buncombe : State of North Carolina : : SS Subscribed to before me on this the day of, Notary Public:

19 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON APPLICATION FOR NCDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANNING GRANT WHEREAS, The NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant will assist the Town of Canton in establishing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to better serve its current and future residents; and WHEREAS, the Town of Canton has never completed a bicycle plan or pedestrian plan for the town; and WHEREAS, the Town of Canton actively participated in the creation of the Haywood County Comprehensive Bicycle Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Canton had two priority corridors identified in the Blue Ridge Bicycle Plan; and WHEREAS, many citizens of the Town of Canton are interested in a healthy lifestyle, access to outdoor recreation and bicycle facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the French Broad River MPO, to support the Town of Canton in the application for a bicycle and pedestrian planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ADOPTED this the day of, 2014 Jan Davis, FBRMPO Board Chair Attest, Notary Public My commission expires on: 339 New Leicester Hwy Ste. 140 Asheville, NC (828)

20 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE VILLAGE OF FLAT ROCK APPLICATION FOR NCDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANNING GRANT WHEREAS, The NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant will assist the Village of Flat Rock in establishing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to better serve its current and future residents; and WHEREAS, the Village of Flat Rock has never completed a bicycle plan or pedestrian plan for the village; and WHEREAS, the Village of Flat Rock incorporated goals of expanding alternative transportation opportunities and enhancing recreation and bicycle facilities; and WHEREAS, the Village of Flat Rock had two priority corridors identified in the Blue Ridge Bicycle Plan; and WHEREAS, many citizens of the Village of Flat Rock are interested in a healthy lifestyle, access to outdoor recreation and bicycle facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the French Broad River MPO, to support the Village of Flat Rock in the application for a bicycle and pedestrian planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ADOPTED this the day of, 2014 Jan Davis, FBRMPO Board Chair Attest, Notary Public My commission expires on: 339 New Leicester Hwy Ste. 140 Asheville, NC (828)

21 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE APPLICATION FOR NCDOT BICYCLE PLANNING GRANT WHEREAS, The NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant will assist the City of Hendersonville in establishing a Bicycle Plan to better serve its current and future residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Hendersonville s last update to its pedestrian plan was in 2007 and has never completed a bicycle plan for the city; and WHEREAS, the City of Hendersonville initiated the Ecusta Rail Trail Planning Study & Economic Impact Analysis; and WHEREAS, the City of Hendersonville had four priority corridors identified in the Blue Ridge Bicycle Plan; and WHEREAS, many citizens of the City of Hendersonville are interested in a healthy lifestyle, access to outdoor recreation and bicycle facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the French Broad River MPO, to support the City of Hendersonville in the application for a bicycle planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ADOPTED this the day of, 2014 Jan Davis, FBRMPO Board Chair Attest, Notary Public My commission expires on: 339 New Leicester Hwy Ste. 140 Asheville, NC (828)

22 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE APPLICATION FOR NCDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANNING GRANT WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville last update to the pedestrian plan was in 1994 and has never completed a bicycle plan for the town; and WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville has actively participated in the Buncombe County Greenways Master Plan; and WHEREAS, many citizens of the Town of Weaverville are interested in a healthy lifestyle, access to outdoor recreation and bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville adopted the Reems Creek Greenway Feasibility Study on June 16, 2014 which has been partially funded with planning funds allocated by the FBRMPO; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the French Broad River MPO, to support the Town of Weaverville in the application for a bicycle and pedestrian planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ADOPTED this the day of, 2014 Jan Davis, FBRMPO Board Chair Attest, Notary Public My commission expires on: 339 New Leicester Hwy Ste. 140 Asheville, NC (828)