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).
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 9 am
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/LVTS2021mtgs.
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 610-477-5793 and using the Conference ID: 159 761 325#.
AGENDA PACKET
Technical Committee Meeting Dates
Technical Committee Voting Members
Chair: Brendan Cotter, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority
Vice Chair: Jim Mosca, PennDOT Central Office
Secretary: Becky A. Bradley, AICP, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, Executive Director
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 third Wednesday of every other month, starting in March at 9:00 am
July 21, 2021
August 18, 2021
September 15, 2021
October 20, 2021
November 17, 2021
December 15, 2021
* Virtual Meeting
Current Agenda
2021 Minutes
2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
2018 Minutes
2017 Minutes
Coordinating Committee Meeting Dates
Coordinating Committee Voting Members
Chair: Christopher J. Kufro, P.E., PennDOT,
Assistant District 5-0 Executive - Design
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 3rd Wednesday in January, then the third Wednesday of every other month, starting in
February at 9:00 am
August 18, 2021
October 20, 2021
December 15, 2021
* Virtual Meeting
Current Agenda
Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
CURRENT TIP AMENDMENT
There are two separate Transportation Improvement Program amendments for consideration at the June 16, 2021 LVTS meeting.
Amendment #1: PA 33 Resurface - Chrin to US 22: $2,048,269 increase to meet low bid.
Amendment #2: Meadows Road Bridge Removal: $350,000 increase to advance the removal due to partial collapse.
PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS
TIP AMENDMENT #1 (E-Ballot) - August 18, 2020
Amendment #1 consists of programming de-obligated project funds from the Tilghman Street Railroad Crossing project and Freeway Service Patrol & Traffic Control Operations; and the adjustment of funds from Urban Reserve Line Items and LVTS Highway & Bridge Reserve Items for increases in National Highway Performance Program and Surface Transportation Urbanized program to advance funds totaling $2,495,000 for the Final Design phase of the 309 & Tilghman Street Interchange Reconstruction project.
TIP AMENDMENT #2 (E-Ballot) - August 18, 2020
Amendment #2 consists of programming de-obligated project funds from the Messinger Street Bridge; and the adjustment of funds from the Urban Line Item Reserve and LVTS Highway & Bridge Line Item Reserve for increases in National Highway Performance Program and Surface Transportation Urbanized program to advance funds totaling $2,485,135 for the Preliminary Design phase of the Hill to Hill Bridge project.
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
WORKSHOPLV: FREIGHT
Thursday, July 21, 2021 at 4 pm
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/WK0721.
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 610-477-5793 and using the conference ID# 352 010 579#.
REGISTER HERE
Meets three times annually following LVTS Joint Technical + Coordinating Committee at 10:00 AM
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
WORKSHOPLV: MULTIMODAL
Thursday, July 21, 2021 at 4 pm
Attending the meeting can be done by using this link http://tiny.cc/WK0721.
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 610-477-5793 and using the conference ID# 352 010 579#.
REGISTER HERE
VIRTUAL MEETING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Supported operating systems:
Windows 7 and later (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS X 10.10 and laterSupported mobile operating systems:
Android 4.4 and later, iOS 10 and laterSupported web browsers:
Chrome (last 3 versions), Edge RS2 and later, Firefox (last 3 versions),
Internet Explorer 11, SafariListed 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 2021 Meeting Dates:
July 21, 4 PM VIRTUAL
* Virtual Meeting
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