Corpus Christi MPO

09/09/2022

Watch the Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) September 1, 2022, meeting on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xGJKVas4Ix4. Hear the Harbor Bridge Project Update by TxDOT Corpus Christi District Engineer.

The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (Corpus Christi MPO) Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) held a regular meeting at the Corpus Christi...

09/07/2022

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is having a regular meeting on September 15, 2022, at 9 a.m. (CST), Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Staples Street Center Building, Boardroom Suite 210, 602 N. Staples Street in Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

Download the Agenda Packet:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tac_agendas/2022/20220915-TAC_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Public suggestions and comments may be provided before the meeting by emailing [email protected], by regular mail, or by hand-delivery to the Corpus Christi MPO Office at 602 N. Staples St., Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Please limit written comments to 1,000 characters. Written comments should be provided at least 1 hour before the start of the TAC meeting.

All Corpus Christi MPO Committee meetings are public meetings and open to the public subject to the COVID-19 policies of the building owner where the meeting is being held. Any persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Corpus Christi MPO at (361)884-0687 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

08/30/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) will hold a regular meeting at the Corpus Christi City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 2 p.m. (CST).

For a LIVE STREAM of this meeting, go here: https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/08_gi_livestream.html

Get the TPC Agenda Packet here:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tpc_agendas/2022/20220901_tpcagendapacket.pdf

Opportunity for public comments for any items not on the Agenda and within the TPC’s jurisdiction (except in matters related to pending litigation). Proceedings are recorded. To make a public suggestion or comment at the meeting, please fill out the printed comment card available at the meeting and submit it to Corpus Christi MPO staff 10 minutes before the meeting starts. We ask that remarks be limited to three minutes, that you identify yourself, and give your address. Those persons addressing the TPC through a translator are given twice the amount of time, or six (6) minutes to provide their comments. All Public Comments submitted shall be placed into the record of the meeting.

Public suggestions and comments may be provided before the meeting by emailing [email protected], by regular mail or hand-delivery to the Corpus Christi MPO offices at 602 N. Staples St., Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, Please limit written comments to 1,000 characters. Written comments should be provided at least 1 hour before the start of the TPC meeting.

All MPO Committee meetings are public meetings and open to the public subject to the COVID-19 policies of the building owner where the meeting is being held. Any persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the MPO at (361) 884-0687 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Watch LiveStream of the Corpus Christi MPO's Transportation Policy Committee meeting

07/05/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting scheduled for July 21, 2022, has been CANCELLED.

The next regular meeting of the Corpus Christi MPO Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled for August 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), 2nd floor Board Room, 602 N. Staples St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

Please check our website https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tac_agenda.html for the most current information.

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the short-range plan list of projects for which federal funds are anticipated. The list of projects is multi-modal and includes highway and public transit projects, as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and freight-related projects.

06/29/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) June 2, 2022, open meeting is available to watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bk-c27A9L4. The TPC approved the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

06/15/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee Regular Meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022, has been CANCELLED.

Cancellation Notice:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_cancellation_notice/2022/tpc_20220707_cancellation_notice.pdf

The next regular meeting of the Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee is planned to be held on August 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Corpus Christi City Hall – Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

Please check our website https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tpc_agenda.html for the most current information.

06/13/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, has been CANCELLED.

The next regular meeting of the Corpus Christi MPO Technical Advisory Committee is planned to be held on July 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), 2nd floor Board Room, 602 N. Staples St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

Please check our website https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tac_agenda.html for the most current information.

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the short-range plan list of projects for which federal funds are anticipated. The list of projects is multi-modal and includes highway and public transit projects, as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and freight-related projects.

05/27/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) will hold a regular meeting at the Corpus Christi City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. (CST).

For a LIVE STREAM of this meeting, go here: https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/08_gi_livestream.html

Get the TPC Agenda Packet here:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tpc_agendas/2022/20220602_tpcagendapacket.pdf

Opportunity for public comments for any items not on the Agenda and within the TPC’s jurisdiction (except in matters related to pending litigation). Proceedings are recorded. To make a public suggestion or comment at the meeting, please fill out the printed comment card available at the meeting and submit it to Corpus Christi MPO staff 10 minutes before the meeting starts. We ask that remarks be limited to three minutes, that you identify yourself, and give your address. Those persons addressing the TPC through a translator are given twice the amount of time, or six (6) minutes to provide their comments. All Public Comments submitted shall be placed into the record of the meeting.

Public suggestions and comments may be provided before the meeting by emailing [email protected], by regular mail, or by hand-delivery to the Corpus Christi MPO offices at 602 N. Staples St., Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, Please limit written comments to 1,000 characters. Written comments should be provided at least 1 hour before the start of the TPC meeting.

All MPO Committee meetings are public meetings and open to the public subject to the COVID-19 policies of the building owner where the meeting is being held. Any persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the MPO at (361) 884-0687 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Watch LiveStream of the Corpus Christi MPO's Transportation Policy Committee meeting

05/23/2022

The Corpus Christi MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is having a Special Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

THIS SPECIAL TAC MEETING WILL BE CONVENED VIRTUALLY.

This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft TEAMS. The public is invited to participate in this TAC meeting virtually. To do so, please send an email request to [email protected],
a TEAMS INVITE will be sent to your email address the morning of the meeting.

See Virtual Meeting Instructions at the bottom of the TAC Agenda Packet:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/03_tac_agendas/2022/20220525-TAC_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Public suggestions and comments may be provided before the meeting by emailing [email protected], by regular mail or hand-delivery to the Corpus Christi MPO Office at 602 N. Staples St., Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Please limit written comments to 1,000 characters. Written comments should be provided at least 1 hour before the start of the TAC meeting.

05/17/2022

THE 2022 HURRICANE SEASON IS APPROACHING

The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1st through November 30th. Predictions forecast another above average season ahead, with 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger storms). Source Colorado State University.

Download the 2022 English or Spanish Guides:

The official South Texas Hurricane Guide:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/hurricane/2022_Hurricane_Guide_Final_English.pdf

Guía Oficial de Texas. Para la temporada de huracanes:https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/hurricane/2022_Hurricane_Guide_Final_Spanish.pdf

05/17/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE #22-4

The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (Corpus Christi MPO) is seeking public input and comments on the DRAFT FY 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies how the region plans to invest in the transportation system during Fiscal Year 2023 through Fiscal Year 2026. In accordance with the Corpus Christi MPO Public Participation Plan, the Corpus Christi MPO is seeking to inform those who are interested in or affected by transportation decisions with opportunities to provide input on the DRAFT FY 2023 – 2026 TIP.

Public Comments may be provided in writing, limited to 1,000 characters, by emailing [email protected] or by regular mail or hand-delivery to the Corpus Christi MPO offices at 602 N. Staples St., Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, and MUST be submitted at least 1 hour before the start of a meeting in order to be provided for consideration and review at the meeting. To make a public comment at the meeting, please fill out the comment card and submit it to Corpus Christi MPO staff 10 minutes before the meeting starts. All Public Comments submitted shall be placed into the record of the meeting.

The DRAFT FY 2023 – 2026 TIP is being released to the public on May 12, 2022, and public input is invited through June 2, 2022, at the following public meetings:

May 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. TPC meeting at Portland City Hall - Council Chamber, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, TX 78374.

May 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. TAC meeting at Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, 602 N. Staples Street, 2nd Floor Board Room Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. TPC meeting at Corpus Christi City Hall - Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) hereby gives notice that coordination actions with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) have occurred to assure that the procedures established in the MPO’s public participation plan, including public notice and times established for public review and comment on the TIP, satisfy the Requirement of public participation in the development of the program of projects and grant application requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Urbanized Area Formula Program, Section 5307; and other formula funds. The public participation requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 (b) (1) through (b) (7) (as amended by the FAST Act) are integrated into the MPO’s adopted “Public Participation Plan”. The CCRTA, therefore, is a participant with the Corpus Christi MPO in the public process for the FY 2023-2026 TIP.

All MPO Committee meetings are public meetings and open to the public subject to the COVID-19 policies mentioned above. Any persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Corpus Christi MPO at (361) 884-0687, Ext. 102 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

https://www.corpuschristi-mpo.org/06_news_publicnotice.html

If you have any questions, please contact us at (361) 884-0687, ext. 102 or at [email protected].

The following information gives answers to some of the most frequently asked questions concerning the Corpus Christi MPO.

05/17/2022

CORPUS CHRISTI MPO AWARDS $6.3 MILLION FOR SAFETY AND MOBILITY PROJECTS - Projects to provide safety and mobility for pedestrians and bike riders.

The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Committee approved and awarded seven projects at their May 12, 2022 meeting. The projects are for more mobility and safety of bike riders and walkers and use 80 percent federal funds as well as at least 20 percent of local funds to design and build the projects.

The projects in Corpus Christi are:
1. Leopard St. and Oak Park Ave. Pedestrian Safety Improvements - $651,106
2. Ocean Drive Pedestrian Crossing Improvements - $367,570
3. Mary Carroll Ditch Hike and Bike Trail Improvements - $1,027,933
4. Encantada Ave Pedestrian Safety Improvements - $786,931
5. Brooke Rd./Master Channel 27 Hike and Bike Trail Improvements - $1,090,703

Projects in Portland are:
1. Sunset Lake Hike and Bike Trail - $2,000,000
2. Memorial Parkway Hike and Bike Project Phase II - $363,538

Total Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside (STBG-SA) Category 9 Federal Funds totaling $6,287,751

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].