Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
TRANSPORTATION
Committees
The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lehigh and Northampton Counties. The body was formed in 1964 in response to the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1962, which stated that any urban area with a population exceeding 50,000 must maintain a transportation planning process in order to be eligible for federal transportation funds.
The LVTS is comprised of two committees - the Technical Committee and Coordinating Committee. The Technical Committee is an advisory body to the Coordinating Committee, reviewing plans, programs, and various other items brought before them for review and recommendation to the Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee is the policy body which formally adopts items reviewed by the Technical Committee.
Since 2016, the Freight Advisory Committee has been advisory to the LVTS on all goods movement issues, studies and projects, and the development of a functional and efficient freight system. The Committee will consider the movement of freight to and from manufacturing sites, cities/downtown areas, intermodal facilities, warehouses, and utilities, as well as the region's freight transportation network (i.e., highways, railroads, ports, airports, and pipelines).
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN-PERSON. THE LVTS WILL HOLD A VIRTUAL MEETING FOR THE JOINT TECHNICAL + COORDINATING COMMITTEE AT ITS REGULAR TIME OF 9 AM WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020. ADDITIONAL UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
LVPC COMMISSION
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9 am
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/LVTS0715.
From there, using “the web app instead” function will enable anyone to see the meeting and chat by computer.
Those who would also like to speak during the courtesy of the floor portion of the meeting can do it by calling 1-872-222-9976 and using the conference ID# 908 501 638#.
VIRTUAL MEETING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Supported operating systems:
Windows 7 and later (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS X 10.10 and later
Supported mobile operating systems:
Android 4.4 and later, iOS 10 and later
Supported web browsers:
Chrome (last 3 versions), Edge RS2 and later, Firefox (last 3 versions),
Internet Explorer 11, Safari
Technical Committee Meeting Dates
Technical Committee Voting Members
Chair: Christopher J. Kufro, P.E., PennDOT, Assistant District 5-0 Executive - Design
Vice Chair: Brendan Cotter, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority
Secretary: Becky A. Bradley, AICP, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, Executive Director
Jim Mosca, PennDOT
Ray O'Connell, City of Allentown
Leonard Lightner (Alt.), City of Allentown
Robert Donchez, City of Bethlehem
Darlene Heller (Alt.), City of Bethlehem
Salvatore J. Panto Jr., City of Easton
David Hopkins (Alt.), City of Easton
Ryan Meyer, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
Meets on the first Wednesday of every other
month at 9:00 AM
July 15, 2020*
September 2, 2020
November 4, 2020
* Virtual Meeting
2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
2018 Minutes
Coordinating Committee Meeting Dates
Coordinating Committee Voting Members
Chair: Michael Rebert, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), District 5-0 Executive
Vice Chair: Brian Hare, P.E., Center for Program Development and Management, Director
Secretary: Becky A. Bradley, AICP, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, Executive Director
Ray O'Connell, City of Allentown
Craig Messinger (Alt.), City of Allentown
Robert Donchez, City of Bethlehem
Michael Alkhal (Alt.), City of Bethlehem
Salvatore J. Panto, Jr., City of Easton
David Hopkins (Alt.), City of Easton
Phillips Armstrong, Lehigh County
Richard Molchany (Alt.), Lehigh County
Lamont McClure, Northampton County
Michael Emili, PE (Alt.), Northampton County
Owen O'Neil, Lehigh and Northampton
Transportation Authority
Thomas Stoudt, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
Meets on the first Wednesday every other month
at 9:00 AM
July 15, 2020*
August 5, 2020 CANCELED
October 7, 2020
December 2, 2020
* Virtual Meeting
2017 Minutes
Joint Technical + Coordinating Committee Meeting Dates
Meets on the first Wednesday, every other month, starting in February at 9:00 AM
July 15, 2020*
August 5, 2020 CANCELED
October 7, 2020
December 2, 2020
* Virtual Meeting
2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
2018 Minutes
2017 Minutes
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 12 pm
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/TIP0520mtg.
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From there, using “the web app instead” function will enable anyone to see the meeting and chat by computer.
Those who would also like to speak during the courtesy of the floor portion of the meeting can do it by calling 1-872-222-9976 and using the conference ID# 568 479 393#.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 4:30 pm
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/TIP0527mtg.
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From there, using “the web app instead” function will enable anyone to see the meeting and chat by computer.
Those who would also like to speak during the courtesy of the floor portion of the meeting can do it by calling 1-872-222-9976 and using the conference ID# 148149258#.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9 am
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/LVTS0603mtg.
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From there, using “the web app instead” function will enable anyone to see the meeting and chat by computer.
Those who would also like to speak during the courtesy of the floor portion of the meeting can do it by calling 1-872-222-9976 and using the conference ID# 110559235#.
Please be sure to join both on the computer and over the phone so that you can see presentations as well as be heard during voting and for questions. You will want to mute your computer speakers once accessing the webinar to minimize any potential echo.
Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
CURRENT TIP AMENDMENT
There are three separate Transportation Improvement Program amendments for consideration at the June 3, 2020 LVTS meeting.
Amendment #1 consists of programming Line Item Reserve Funds totaling $748,010 ($720,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2020 and $28,010 in Federal Fiscal Year 2021) for addition to the LVTS Bridge Preserve and Repair of XXX 109966, Preliminary Engineering project phase.
Amendment #2 consists of programming Line Item Reserve Funds totaling of $174,200 ($30,000 for Physical Engineering in Federal Fiscal Year 2020, $5,150 for Right-of-Way acquisitions in Federal Fiscal Year 2021, and $139,050 for Construction in Federal Fiscal Year 2021) for the State Route 4020 bridge over a tributary to Bertsch Creek.
Amendment #3 consists of numerous adjustments to existing Transportation Improvement Program projects. The purpose of fiscal adjustments has been proposed to allocate $9,524,785 for the State Route 309 & Tilghman Street interchange reconstruction project Right-of-Way acquisitions and $335,514 in Urban Line Item Reserves during Federal Fiscal Year 2020. Funding will be allocated from six projects, due to project cost savings, with additional allocations from the LVTS Highway & Bridge Line Item Reserve.
The proposed actions do not affect the project delivery schedules or air quality conformity.
CURRENT TRANSIT AMENDMENT
TRANSIT AMENDMENT #1, June 3, 2020
The amendment involves the addition of funding to LANTA Operating Assistance project in the 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program. These funds support the operation of LANTA services in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Added to the Transportation Improvement Program will be $3,774,560 in federal funding sources from the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program.
TRANSIT AMENDMENT #2, June 3, 2020
The amendment involves the reduction of funding within LANTA Preventive Maintenance in the 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program. These funds support LANTA’s ability to perform maintenance activities on vehicles and facilities that LANTA owns or maintains to provide public transportation throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Reduced from the Transportation Improvement Program will be $1,880,826 in federal funding sources from the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program and $470,207 in Local Funding from FFY2019 and $1,540,000 in federal funding sources from the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program and $385,000 in Local Funding in FFY2020. Funding is being able to be reduced due to availability of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to support these expenses.
PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS
The LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY (MPO) is committed to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements of civil rights statutes, executive orders, regulations and policies applicable to the programs and activities it administers. Accordingly, the MPO is dedicated to ensuring that program beneficiaries receive public participation opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or economic status. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and the location is reachable by public transit. The MPO will provide auxiliary services for individuals with language, speech, sight or hearing impediments provided the request for assistance is made 14 days prior to the meeting. The MPO will attempt to satisfy other requests, as it is able. Please make your request for auxiliary services to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission at 610-264-4544. If you believe you have been denied participation opportunities, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the programs or activities administered by the MPO, you may file a complaint using the procedures provided in our complaint process document or by contacting the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission at 610-264-4544
WorkshopLV: Freight
Meeting Dates
Meets three times annually following LVTS Joint Technical + Coordinating Committee at 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 CANCELED
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Current Agenda
The LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY (MPO) is committed to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements of civil rights statutes, executive orders, regulations and policies applicable to the programs and activities it administers. Accordingly, the MPO is dedicated to ensuring that program beneficiaries receive public participation opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or economic status. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and the location is reachable by public transit. The MPO will provide auxiliary services for individuals with language, speech, sight or hearing impediments provided the request for assistance is made 14 days prior to the meeting. The MPO will attempt to satisfy other requests, as it is able. Please make your request for auxiliary services to Michael Donchez at 610-264-4544. If you believe you have been denied participation opportunities, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the programs or activities administered by the MPO, you may file a complaint using the procedures provided in our complaint process document or by contacting Michael Donchez at 610-264-4544 or mdonchez@lvpc.org.
WorkshopLV: Multimodal
Listed below is the schedule of regular monthly meetings of the Multimodal Working Group and the Walk/RollLV: Active Transportation Plan Open House.
Multimodal Working Group 2020 Meeting Dates:
May 27, 3 pm CANCELED
August 26, 3 pm
October 28, 3 pm
December 16, 3 pm
* Virtual Meeting
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
961 Marcon Boulevard - Suite 310
Allentown, PA 18109
Phone: (610) 264-4544
Toll Free: (888) 627-8808
Fax: (610) 264-2616