GEORGIA RAIL PASSENGER PROGRAM
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING - April

Held at the offices of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

April 4th, 2002 - 1:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Chair calls meeting to order:
  • Introductions, opening meditation and remarks.
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    MINUTES

  • Adopt the minutes of the March 7th, 2002 meeting.
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    APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA FOR APRIL 4th, 2002

  • Approve matters coming before the team and vote on any new matters requiring immediate attention.
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    NEW BUSINESS AND BOARD COMMENTS

  • Program Update
  • GRPP next steps
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    ADJOURNMENT
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    MEETING MINUTES
     - Notice having been duly given, the regular meeting of the Georgia Rail Passenger Program (GRPP), Program Management Team was held.
    COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
    Sharon Gay, Chair
    Steven Bruning
    Brad Hubbert
    Jimmy Lester
    Carl Rhodenizer
    Mather Stapleton
    * A quorum was present
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Ms. Gay called the meeting to order at 1:40 PM 
    MINUTES:
    Motion was made by Mr. Bruning and seconded by Mr. Rhodenizer to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2002. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
    AGENDA:

    Motion was made by Mr. Lester and seconded by Mr. Bruning to approve the agenda of the April 4, 2002 meeting. The meeting agenda was approved unanimously.

    Mr. Paul Mullins presented the month’s activities:
    Multi-modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT)
    Meeting of the MMPT stakeholders is currently planned for April 30th, 2002.  This meeting would initiate the implementation of next steps approved by PMT at the March meeting.  The report summarizing the MMPT program requirements for Concept 6 based on input and comments from program managers has been finalized.  Steps for the overall framework of next steps in the MMPT concept has taken place. Development of a steering committee for Concept 6 is being planned.
    Rail Corridor Implementation Work
    Funding has been identified and implementation plans for Macon, Athens, MMPT, and GRPP.  Coordination with the rail program managers and CSX regarding an updated capacity analysis scope will be ready for review by April 12th. 
    Upon request by Clayton County Board Chairperson, participation was made at their monthly meeting (April 2, 2002) to present the status of work effort related to the development risk and prioritization of station sites along the Macon corridor.  Coordination efforts with local governments regarding station locations, highway improvements near grade crossings and station sites has taken place. Federal grant funds have been received to resume work related to the completion of Athens Environmental document.  Revised schedule shows completion of Environmental document and public hearings in late 2002.
    Grade Crossing Safety Implementation
    A meeting with Clayton, Spalding and Lamar counties has taken place to discuss cities along the Atlanta-Macon corridor regarding the implementation plan work effort and to seek input regarding improvements at grade crossings.  The draft closure and separation recommendations for highway-rail at-grade crossings along the Macon corridor have begun.  Well received was the preparation of the system safety plan for GRPP based on an existing plan for Triangle Transit Authority, which was FRA.

    GRTA Northwest Connectivity Study update

    Mr. Heimer presented the Northwest Connectivity Study update.  Mr. Heimer indicated that the study would look at all the alternative transportation modes, commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail and bus rapid transit.  An objective of the study is to look at the benefit this transportation choice will have on the congestive area and meet the demands of the existing population. It will start around the mid-town Arts Center area and link the activity centers.

    Handed out for information only was a copy of the Atlanta area railroad map.

     

    Ms. Gay, Chair requested of staff to at a later date provide the members of the committee an update on the Regional Express bus service.

     

    Adjournment:

    There being no further business to come before the Project Management Team, the meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm.