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1) Approval of the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion made by Gil Anka West and seconded by Carlton Christensen. Chair called for the voice vote and members responded “Aye.” No opposing voices were recorded in the transcript; the minutes were approved.

2) Motion to adjourn. A member moved to adjourn near the end of the meeting; the chair requested a second, and the meeting was adjourned. No roll‑call or tally of votes was recorded in the transcript for the adjournment motion.

Ending: Both motions were completed by voice vote as recorded in the public transcript; no further formal actions or roll‑call tallies were recorded in the meeting record provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Policy Advisory Committee - Recorded March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","JPAC approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote and later approved a motion to adjourn; both actions were completed by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the transcript.","taxTitle","Joint Policy Advisory Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah","taxId",77423,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277587,"Consultant previews statewide MPO roadway network study and next steps",373,5341000,5714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890&start=5341&end=5714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890/thumbnail_5341000.jpg","/articles/6277587/Utah/Consultant-previews-statewide-MPO-roadway-network-study-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277587-b780e88baa1ed0a089c75e767d4a9c3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929976&Signature=fueGc7DR34TzZFUOqM4vdzmTthSixUVBOSImTq-ZmWV4gEPT~eG-tIi5PMbzumGB8Jqw7m9wbDJ5Kos4TzQQGuR4QOZms9w37niwocsw1G4araT~YWjQXCWGRG~GcmpOrd0Z3uqwR-pDiag~XShG2KTcn9USpP95MzuzSyE8BWBllVdlloNWYeebdApduwuGu3S40XDvsR5brg0Cu16oDx9fvybxa-EjWLXqfDhvNkV6MR605l8TEGo5BTiuSQWk0Mtb9Ll9PfNUhiU6d0Z4V6pHel7hqUaJtCksMuedUcgMF9xQ5U5AwZ-2xF-XjeBvoCGCvRRVTZ6V7r5FOr3bRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tim Barrett, consultant project manager, updated JPAC on the statewide MPO roadway network study funded by the legislature. He described the effort to evaluate connectivity, resilience and access across the four MPO regions and the steps to identify network interventions.

Barrett said the team built a data backbone and model‑based metrics assessing accessibility, efficiency and resilience, and has moved into developing an initial broad list of potential projects for each MPO. He described a funnel process—brainstorm, refine, evaluate and prioritize—culminating in a project list suitable for metropolitan transportation plans and corridor studies.

Next steps include MPO staff review, technical advisory committee outreach to localities, refinement of project descriptions and order‑of‑magnitude costs, and scenario evaluation to produce a prioritized list. The study will also compile information on jurisdictional ownership and options to facilitate implementation and possible transfers of responsibility.

Barrett said the project team will publish a web map and deliverables to support stakeholder review and RTP incorporation.

Ending: The study team asked MPOs and local partners to participate in upcoming reviews as the project moves toward prioritized recommendations for RTP consideration.","Consultant Tim Barrett outlined the MPO‑led study to assess connectivity and resilience across Utah’s MPO roadway grids and described the process for generating aspirational solutions for RTP consideration.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277592,"Lawmakers pass transportation omnibus, corridor preservation, and funding changes; JPAC reviews implications",1775,3561000,5336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890&start=3561&end=5336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890/thumbnail_3561000.jpg","/articles/6277592/Utah/Lawmakers-pass-transportation-omnibus-corridor-preservation-and-funding-changes-JPAC-reviews-implications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277592-cda13a49233cdeba7702f8d89848c509/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929976&Signature=ANLRx7E9HzZryBCYCoADJt98EGwwGV9benA45lOi7RAcoKtYYifTxbaczPz33PYoSuZ8UxR~gjsJ2bed8ifPzA6duDiiIgalLmRh3k-e0ERztwxrVlZfBiGHOfMyGi5SaLiX9PNprZoxVLkgoRmHiIO1wJVBf~q4GG2vAQw9MnTN3cE0r70-23wyR0cknBPt~Uv-lRWN7LXgJEPna-QS0DN-l3WkTmmyrw7rId8-pgCk-5eN-Ai7jnRF5FmwbJT-EQIXWEcObCtiWWT5LHUGb-gBYHm2qJFnDtKzgIWWI0ryHYG~nK1oYQdqYRxOM0SpYZua~vmNFOgkFydITJo3Mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miranda Jones Cox and Leif Elder summarized transportation outcomes from the recent legislative session and how they affect regional planning and delivery.

Key items covered included SB 195 (Transportation Omnibus), which adds municipal connectivity planning requirements, clarifies station area planning reporting, and added a process requiring Salt Lake City to collaborate with UDOT on certain roadway projects before proceeding. Leif Elder said the resulting requirement will have Salt Lake City and UDOT “collaborating in identifying any of these roadway projects,” and described the outcome as workable.

The session recap also addressed HB 502 (transportation infrastructure funding amendments), which changes distribution rules for the “fifth‑fifth” local option sales tax and directs funding to specific local projects in Salt Lake County and other jurisdictions. Miranda Jones Cox explained the fifth‑fifth is a county‑imposed 0.2 percent local option sales tax with allocation rules that vary by county and by whether transit exists in the county.

SB 174 clarified governance roles at UTA and gave UDOT additional authority to participate in or delegate responsibility for capital development projects. Trustee Beth Holbrook, who participated in negotiations, said the bill “puts into definition what we have been doing in practice” and that new language gives needed flexibility for project roles.

Other measures included an expanded TIF (Transportation Investment Fund) allocation percentage, reinstatement of UDOT litter mitigation funding ($1.8 million), authorization for corridor preservation funding (including a $20 million ongoing appropriation), and authorization of a $70 million bond for infrastructure to support housing projects. The committee also heard that UDOT may use TIF funds for corridor preservation and that the legislature funded several specific local projects, including $300 million for a Third West project in Salt Lake City.

On active transportation, SB 290 established moving‑violation penalties for driving within or obstructing bike lanes in certain circumstances; presenters said this change is intended to improve bicyclist safety.

Ending: Presenters said most legislative changes build on prior multi‑year transportation investments; JPAC members were encouraged to track implementation details and coordinate with UDOT and UTA as agencies develop rules and project agreements.","JPAC members received a recap of transportation legislation including SB 195 (transportation omnibus), HB 502 (fifth‑fifth/local option changes and project funding), SB 174 (UTA governance), and corridor preservation funding and rules.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277596,"UDOT outlines advanced air mobility plans: vertiports, test site and industry partnerships",1756,1610000,3366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890&start=1610&end=3366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890/thumbnail_1610000.jpg","/articles/6277596/Utah/UDOT-outlines-advanced-air-mobility-plans-vertiports-test-site-and-industry-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277596-41ac89b613f14a21eed594f2b016773e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929976&Signature=Z0ZJTSQLIpr5l0thGoW76KPwJ7Q3t7T~Zwprx-gWNkGb-jGPIiZDslWw4lhb4p4UXup0QbmJvOy18pNwttyK7Yp-zg35iKxU2xhIlkfDiOX7-3u4~DnhiBbGhSvoDv5-mIjVqYMVHdn2XAhojqJRGh6L6S~BIngo6h7N~XNxY41W7Wn93a6xcqp9rfezrxyUYngzhFzoDO1L-Wfv~Fi2bZl4FY33MqHHYvJ4BugGzXydhR3oUiSSuCO0RZgg5O9LerDwCgDWC-VqDN6laXXL91O3~SjHyJ6LFGmEYzyRzqu7ydZ~awsNqhOu-KqT69nNWIQ9mjFwdvgLw8hfJ6yy5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul Damron, advanced air mobility program manager at UDOT Aeronautics, briefed JPAC on the agency’s statewide advanced air mobility (AAM) work, describing vertiports, regulatory coordination with the FAA, and recent demonstrations of electric aircraft.

Damron said Utah has been working with unmanned systems since 2014 and scaled that work toward AAM after 2021. He described vertiports as a “heliport transitioned into something a little more user friendly for the public,” and said UDOT will oversee vertiport responsibilities and publish guidance for political subdivisions.

Damron reviewed recent private operations in Utah: Zipline conducted delivery operations and gained FAA approvals for beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight flights and acoustic detect‑and‑avoid testing; DroneUp ran limited visual‑line‑of‑sight operations with Walmart. He said both companies later moved operations to Texas for expanded testing but UDOT is pursuing opportunities to bring them back.

UDOT described Project ALTA, a multi‑partner collaborative focused on AAM, and said the state is advertising a test site to attract industry testing. Damron cited an economic analysis (report to be posted on UDOT’s website) that projects approximately 11,000 new jobs and $8 billion in business activity from AAM operations in Utah, and $1.8 billion in tax revenue tied to operations.

Damron highlighted legislative and rule changes already completed: a 2023 rule set for drone registration and requirements for commercial AAM aircraft registration, preemption language around business licensing and land‑use protections for vertiports, and a test‑site budget. He also flagged a $2 million gubernatorial appropriation for airport electrification; UDOT staff are assessing how to maximize that funding.

Demonstrations by Beta Technologies and other OEMs were described as public outreach: Damron said the state hosted aircraft demonstrations across several communities to show charging and connectivity between airports. He noted performance and operating claims for demonstration aircraft (examples provided by manufacturers included ranges near 300 nautical miles, charge times around one hour with suitable power and passenger/cargo capacities), and said UDOT is developing an AAM toolkit and community outreach materials required under recent legislation.

In Q&A, speakers asked how local governments can prepare; Damron replied UDOT will help with model ordinances and guidance and welcomed jurisdictional discussions. He confirmed current manned designs have pilots on board, though one manufacturer is pursuing fully autonomous systems that have no FAA certification yet.

Ending: UDOT is pursuing a phased approach—regulatory changes, test‑site development, community outreach and toolkit publication—while emphasizing FAA coordination and industry partnerships.","UDOT Aeronautics described statewide work to prepare for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, drone operations, a proposed test site, Project ALTA and economic modeling that forecasts jobs and business activity.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":44,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":50,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277601,"UTA outlines 2025 service additions, capital priorities and vehicle replacements",1155,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648256-4a0fe6db6158f68d0414cdf992fba890&start=375&end=1530","/articles/6277601/Utah/UTA-outlines-2025-service-additions-capital-priorities-and-vehicle-replacements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277601-6fded56cf5a01f09433ed4cf25c4e5cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929976&Signature=Ap5ytyywTx6ZsEvPtxOsFM76SkVhQOGdaASgmiFsPIGU7FrowN-aZxPr~guQ8pwr61Bd6xUoO3zXwui5FBiApysCek3toWsm8S0LmtBBgrITsXcBx-SYR2-qTrX-Ru9iIrg3Itdof7Jm8TVfQ33HLD7dcJaipyvzC~9XzG2rwpY7SCthNQ2zlVjdEAeG-B2KUWvLigl9RIvy7MLog7mcHI39bOPkloDthvFS7rfkPFkDyjrKB2WLV9-drsMyUoG1iX1o~9GaKrE5sQlE3sY7mT~oOHhbsc6Zp-YgX5ft0I5zkiN0Qc93LiSaX9zX5Iyf3I7lzhlqrb3QEsn-i2iOUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustee Christiansen presented UTA’s service and capital direction for 2025, saying the agency expects to add new service in April and continue major capital projects that include a bus rapid transit line and vehicle replacements.

The presentation noted that UTA completed a study finding a $5.11 economic return for every dollar invested in transit and launched construction of the Mid Valley Express (MVX) BRT in central Salt Lake County. Trustee Christiansen said UTA secured the federal full funding grant agreement for MVX in December and has a 10‑year capital plan for long‑range work.

UTA staff described near‑term service changes: a new on‑demand zone in southwest Provo/Orem launching April 13, connections to Orem and Provo stations, and all vans for that service will be wheelchair accessible. “This will provide connections to the Orem Furniture station… and also to the Provo front runner station,” Jeff Aserson said during the presentation.

Capital priorities include vehicle replacement (an order for 20 Stadler LRVs with options for up to 80 vehicles), replacement of aging buses and paratransit vehicles, grade crossing repairs, substations and bus‑stop accessibility improvements. Trustee Christiansen emphasized lifecycle and preservation needs: roughly half of capital spending goes to preserve existing assets, many approaching 25 years old.

The presentation also summarized refinancing work: UTA has restructured bonds over the last six years, including refinancing Build America Bonds to avoid approximately $130 million in vulnerability tied to a federal subsidy reduction. Ridership milestones cited included a historical high in vanpool use and a million riders on UTA’s OGX line.

Trustee Christiansen and staff flagged two constraints for bringing projects to revenue service: workforce availability and vehicle delivery timelines. They noted cost sensitivity for vehicles — diesel buses approaching $700,000 and electric buses around $1 million each — and the agency’s caution about planning only on funds it controls rather than discretionary grants.

Questions from committee members focused on accessibility and community connections; staff confirmed the Provo/Orem on‑demand service will use wheelchair‑accessible vans and emphasized bus stop upgrades often increase paratransit ridership. Staff closed by inviting further partnership and questions from local jurisdictions.

Ending: UTA’s presentation framed 2025 as a year of service launches and continued capital preservation, while noting federal grants and equipment supply plus staffing remain the chief risks to delivery schedules.","Trustee presentation summarized UTA's 2024 accomplishments and 2025 service and capital program including Mid Valley Express BRT, a 10-year capital plan, light-rail vehicle orders and an April launch of on‑demand service in Southwest Provo/Orem.","actionData","errors"]

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