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Transportation Projects Subcommittee (TPS) Meeting

January 24, 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Source: All 2024 TPS Agenda Meeting Minutes and Presentations (PDF, 407 pp)
Retrieved May 6, 2026 from www.gbnrtc.org ↗
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Attendees

N. Skipper
N. Allen
D. Svilokos
K. Forma
A. Smith
D. Kempner
T. Richards
J. Boser
M. Finn
K. Stilwell
K. Smith
R. Guarino
G. Hacker
D. Hill
K. Dixon
S. Koelmeyer
A. Weymouth
V. Powell
A. Gonzalez
L. Smolen
S. Pawlowski
M. Tullo
A. Bullers
M. Grabau
S. Koelemeyer
A. Hutchins
G. Meal (Commissioner DPW)
S. Ray (Unknown)
M. Davis (Unknown)
✓ Present: 29/29

Decisions

#AdMod #51

APPROVED Richards/Svilokos

#AdMod #52

APPROVED Allen/Forma

#AdMod #59: PIN 5763.32 McKinley PKWY; Quinby Dr to Southwestern Blvd

APPROVED

#AdMod #60: PIN 5763.79 Sharp Street Bridge over Spring Brook

APPROVED

#AdMod #61: PIN 5764.71 Orchard Park; Sidewalks and Pedestrian Crosswalks

APPROVED

#AdMod #62: PIN 5825.73 NFTA Division Street Bus Stop Canopy Project

APPROVED

#AdMod #65

APPROVED Kempner/Forma

#Amendment #17

APPROVED Kempner/Skipper

#AdMod #66

APPROVED

#AdMod #67

APPROVED

#AdMod #67

APPROVED Svilokos/Skipper

#AdMod #68

APPROVED

#AdMod #69

RECOMMENDED

#AdMod #70

RECOMMENDED

#AdMod #71

APPROVED

#AdMod #75

APPROVED 5-0

#AdMod #76

APPROVED 6-0

#Amendment #19

APPROVED 6-0

#AdMod #77: PIN 5764.24 Gasport Rd @ 18 Mile Creek

APPROVED Unanimous

#AdMod #78: PIN 5815.35 NITTEC TOC Annual Staffing

RECOMMENDED TO PCC FOR APPROVAL Unanimous

#AdMod #79: PIN 5806.65 ITS Maint; SFY 22/23-26/27

APPROVED Unanimous

#Amendment #20: PIN 5134.54 NY Rt 5; NY N of SNI Line to S of Herr Rd

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #22: PIN 5815.63 NY 438 @ Versailles Plank Rd Intersection

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #23: PIN 5765.24 Clarence Center Sidewalks (CMAQ)

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #24: PIN 5765.39 Royalton Center Road over Mud Creek

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #25: PIN 5765.26 Central Avenue Improvements; Safe Routes for All, EC (TAP)

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #26: PIN 5765.44 Ross Road over Graff Brook (BNY)

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #27: PIN 5765.46 Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #28: PIN 5764.20 Purchase of Battery Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure (CMAQ)

INITIATE 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Unanimous

#Amendment #30

APPROVED 7-0

#Amendment #31

APPROVED 7-0

#AdMod #80

APPROVED 7-0

#AdMod #84

APPROVED 7-0

#AdMod #85

APPROVED 7-0

#AdMod #86

APPROVED 7-0

#AdMod #87

APPROVED 7-0

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of December 19, 2023 TPS Meeting Summary

The committee approved the meeting summary from the previous meeting.

#2

2023-2027 TIP Discussion

The committee discussed various TIP projects, including AdMod #51 and AdMod #52.

#1

Approval of 2-21-24 Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

#2a

AdMod #59: PIN 5763.32 McKinley PKWY; Quinby Dr to Southwestern Blvd

The modification was tabled due to lack of verification of additional HSIP funding.

#2b

AdMod #60: PIN 5763.79 Sharp Street Bridge over Spring Brook

The modification was approved to add $0.419M in Erie County funding to the construction phase.

#3a

BRIDGE NY and TAP/CMAQ/CRP Update

The update provided information on the BRIDGE NY and TAP/CMAQ/CRP programs.

#4a

RPPM Change Report

The report provided information on changes to the RPPM.

#1

Approval of April 17, 2024 TPS Meeting Summary

Summary of the April 17, 2024 TPS meeting

#2

2023-2027 TIP Discussion

Discussion of the 2023-2027 TIP

#3

Old Business

Discussion of old business

#4

New Business

Discussion of new business

#None

FTA 5310 Project Recommendations

Project recommendations were presented at May PCC and a 30-day public review was initiated and ends May 30, 2024.

#None

RPPM Change Report

RPPM Change Report was approved.

#None

Federal Certification Debrief

Federal Certification Debrief was presented.

#1

2023-2027 TIP Discussion

Discussion of the 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

#2

Critical Urban Freight Corridors (CUFC) – Route US 62 Addition

Update on the addition of US 62 as a CUFC

#3

Passenger Rail Planning Update

Update on passenger rail planning

#4

FFY 26-30 TIP Development

Discussion of the FFY 26-30 TIP development

#

2023-2027 TIP Discussion

Discussion of the 2023-2027 TIP

#75

AdMod #75

Request to modify an existing project

#76

AdMod #76

Request to modify thirty existing projects

#19

Amendment #19

Request to add a new CRP project to the TIP

#1

Approval of September 18, 2024 TPS Meeting Summary

The meeting summary was approved.

#2

Action Items

Several action items were approved, including modifications to existing projects and new project proposals.

#3

Old Business

The committee discussed old business, including the development of the 2023-2027 TIP.

#4

New Business

The committee discussed new business, including the National Scenic Byways Program funding opportunity and the FHWA request for information on electric charging technologies and infrastructure needs.

#1

Approval of 10-23-24 Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

#2

Action Items

The TPS discussed various action items, including amendments to the TIP and modifications to existing projects.

#3

Old Business

The TPS discussed old business, including the Bicycle Master Plan Progress Update and TAP/CMAQ/CRP and BNY Awards – TIP Project Status.

#4

New Business

The TPS discussed new business, including the RPPM Action Report and GBNRTC Governance Update.

Public Comments

12 speakers
NYSDOT representative · Topic: BRIDGE NY Program Update

The NYSDOT representative provided an update on the BRIDGE NY program, including the application deadline and review process.

R. Guarino · Topic: BRIDGE NY program

The speaker provided an update on the BRIDGE NY program.

NYSDOT MO · Topic: BRIDGE NY and TAP/CMAQ/CRP Update

Update on the BRIDGE NY and TAP/CMAQ/CRP programs

GBNRTC · Topic: FFY 26-30 TIP Development

Update on the development of the FFY 26-30 TIP

None · Topic: Passenger Rail Initiatives

A brief update on Passenger Rail Initiatives was provided.

None · Topic: New York State Freight Plan

The New York State Freight Plan was discussed.

Leah Smolen · Topic: Sidewalk Inventory

Presentation on sidewalk inventory

Steven Pawlowski · Topic: Regional Model Project

Presentation on regional model project

Matt Tullo · Topic: Maintenance Jurisdiction Map

Presentation on maintenance jurisdiction map

· Topic: EV charging station accessibility

Comments on the proposed EV charging station accessibility rule

N. Skipper · Topic: Bicycle Master Plan Progress Update

The speaker discussed the progress of the Bicycle Master Plan and recommended a coordinated and strategic approach to bicycle project implementation and delivery in the region.

D. Svilokos · Topic: TAP/CMAQ/CRP and BNY Awards – TIP Project Status

The speaker provided an update on the status of TAP/CMAQ/CRP and BNY awards and their inclusion in the TIP.