Regular meeting (TTCI Policy Board & Technical Committee Appointments)

The Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning and programming in the Traverse City urbanized area, encompassing parts of Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. TTCI operates under an intergovernmental agreement that outlines its structure, including the Policy Board and Technical Committee, which are composed of representatives from local, state, and federal governments, transit agencies, and other stakeholders. The agreement specifies the duties of TTCI, which include developing transportation plans, analyzing transportation data, coordinating facility implementation, and engaging the public in the planning process. The organization’s fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30, and it is required to meet federal and state planning requirements, including those related to environmental justice and public participation.

The document addresses the need for Leelanau County to appoint representatives to the TTCI’s Policy Board and Technical Committee. Currently, Richard I. Lewis serves as the County’s representative on the Policy Board, but there is no alternate due to a recent resignation. The County also lacks representation on the Technical Committee. The document suggests that the Policy Board representative should be a member of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) with the alternate being another BOC member or the Administrator. For the Technical Committee, the representative should be the Administrator, with another individual from County staff as the alternate. The urgency of these appointments is highlighted by the limited number of remaining meetings in 2024, scheduled for October, November, and December.

The document also includes a draft Public Participation Plan (PPP) for TTCI, which outlines strategies for engaging the public in the transportation planning process. The PPP emphasizes the importance of providing timely and accessible information, holding public meetings at convenient times and locations, and seeking input from traditionally underserved populations. It details specific public participation requirements and the process for significant planning initiatives such as the Unified Planning Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program, and Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The plan also includes a prioritization process for projects based on factors like infrastructure coordination, economic development, pavement condition, and safety. The document concludes with a call for projects for the fiscal year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, indicating ongoing planning efforts and the need for continued public involvement.

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