The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes transportation planning and related activities to be preformed during the two-year period by the MPO entities. The document shows in sufficient detail "who will perform the work, the schedule for completing it, and the expected products" for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 - October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.

Approved August 2, 2007 by the Transportation Policy Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) uses the Project Prioritization Methodology (PPM) to objectively rank each project on its merit based on tangible performance measures. The MPO staff applies the PPM to rank the projects according to their importance within specific categories. The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) considers the PPM as a tool in decision-making, but is not obligated to base the decision solely on the PPM rankings received from the TAC. In addition to the tangible performance measures contained in the PPM, the TPC will also be provided a summary of the input received at the Public Meetings on the projects being considered for inclusion in the TIP for subjective evaluation in the prioritization of the projects.
 

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared in compliance with the Statewide Planning, Metropolitan Planning Rules jointly issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (23 CFR Part 450 and 500) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (49 CFR Part 613).  This document lists the transportation improvements that are planned to be carried out in the next four federal fiscal years.  This TIP covers a four-year period from October 2007 through September 2011.  The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was enacted August 10, 2005, as Public Law 109-59. SAFETEA-LU authorizes the Federal surface transportation programs for highways, highway safety, and transit for the 5-year period 2005-2009.  SAFETEA-LU requires the metropolitan planning process establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decision in metropolitan areas. Program oversight is a joint Federal Highway Administration/Federal Transit Administration responsibility.

Approved May 3, 2007 by the Transportation Policy Committee
Amended December 18, 2007 - Federally Funded Highway Projects Section
Amended February 1, 2008 - Project List: Quarterly Review inserted new format (included in TIP)

Approved by the Corpus Christi Transportation Policy Committee on December 7, 2006. The FY 2007 -2030 MTP is the long range plan that contains policies, goals and objectives and transportation improvement projects.  The projects included in the MTP are the highways and bridges, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, water transportation, railroad, and other transportation mode.

Approved August 3, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee

The 2006 Texas Metropolitan Mobility Plan provides a picture of the overall transportation needs of the Corpus Christi region to improve mobility and air quality, and alleviate traffic congestion to improve quality of life and spur economic development.

Approved August 3, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee

This policy is intended to ensure that public participation is an integral and effective part of the MPO activities and that decisions are made with the benefit and consideration of important public perspectives. This policy provides a mechanism for bringing a broad range of diverse viewpoints and values into the MPO decision-making process. Early public involvement enables the MPO to make more informed decisions, improve quality through collaborative efforts, build mutual understanding and trust between the MPO and the public it serves.

Approved April 6, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee

The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes transportation planning and related activities to be preformed during the two-year period by the MPO entities. The document shows in sufficient detail "who will perform the work, the schedule for completing it, and the expected products" for Fiscal Year 2006 & Fiscal Year 2007 - October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007.

Adopted July 14, 2005 by the Transportation Policy Committee
Amended April 6, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee

The MPO views congestion management in the context of the overall transportation planning process. Section 450.316 of 23 CFR Part 450, Statewide Planning. Metropolitan Planning Rule, identify "the need to relieve congestion and prevent congestion from occurring where it does not yet occur". Further, the rule specifies that in the Transportation Management Areas (TMAs), the planning process must include the development of a CMS that provides for effective management of new and existing transportation facilities through the use of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies to meet the requirements of 23 CFR 500 Subpart E.

This handbook was written as a quick reference guide for the citizens to help them understand the role of the MPO in transportation planning for the community. It outlines the roles played by the elected and appointed officials in the development of the transportation infrastructure in the metropolitan area. The intention of this handbook is to increase the awareness of the effects of transportation actions and facilitate public involvement in the transportation decision making process. (Updated)

This handbook is written as a quick reference guide for the Transportation Policy Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee members of the MPO. It explains the MPO's urban transportation planning responsibilities and programs mandated in the intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and the Transportation Equity Act For the 21st Century (TEA-21). (Updated)

In April 1995, the Transportation Policy Committee adopted the Bylaws and Operation Procedure of the MPO. This document lists the responsibilities of the Transportation Policy Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, Transportation Planning Director and MPO Staff. This document lists the composition, voting and non-voting members, and meeting procedures of both committees. All meetings of the MPO committees are held in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Law.

Amendments: Approved September 7, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee

The MPO has observed that the initial cost estimates for many projects approved and placed in a three-year TIP letting schedule have been subject to requests for substantial cost increases. The Funding Policy sets guidelines for dealing with escalated costs.

In 1990, Congress amended the Clean Air Act. Previously, the act did require that air quality be improved, but failed to impose penalties. Additionally, enforcement was not strong. Consequently, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) impose strict deadlines, mandate further reasonable progress, and fine violators. The most imposing fines are for cities that do not meet deadlines and do not show further reasonable progress. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can withhold Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds. In Texas, the legislative response includes strengthening the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's (TNRCC) enabling legislation and instructing the agency to preserve air quality in near non-attainment areas.

The purpose of the Ozone Action Day plan is to provide the City of Corpus Christi with effective response procedures when an Ozone Action Day advisory is issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to assist in region wide efforts to prevent area redesignation as "non-attainment" with respect to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) uses the Project Prioritization Methodology (PPM) to objectively rank each project on its merit based on tangible performance measures. The MPO staff applies the PPM to rank the projects according to their importance within specific categories. The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) considers the PPM as a tool in decision-making, but is not obligated to base the decision solely on the PPM rankings received from the TAC. In addition to the tangible performance measures contained in the PPM, the TPC will also be provided a summary of the input received at the Public Meetings on the projects being considered for inclusion in the TIP for subjective evaluation in the prioritization of the projects.

The Fiscal 2006-2008 TIP covers Federal Fiscal Year 2006, 2007, and 2008.  The TIP contains proposed transportation improvements for streets and highways and public transit.  The TIP will also identify projects proposed for airport and port improvements.

Amendments: Approved May 4, 2006 by the Transportation Policy Committee
DRAFT Amendments to TIP Projects: February 21, 2007