Title
Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution ratifying interlocal agreements to reimburse the City of Charlotte for the development and maintenance of the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model for a term of five years with the following local governments:
* City of Concord,
* City of Gastonia,
* City of Rock Hill,
A. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute municipal agreements to reimburse the City of Charlotte for the development and maintenance of the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model for a term of five years with the following state agencies:
* North Carolina Department of Transportation,
* South Carolina Department of Transportation, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreements consistent with the purpose for which the agreements were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Anna Gallup, Transportation
Explanation
* The Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model is a computer modeling tool for evaluating existing and future travel in the Metrolina Region.
* Ongoing refinement and updates to the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model are necessary to maintain the state-of-the-practice travel demand model as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for air quality conformity determinations, highway travel forecasts, and transit ridership forecasts.
* The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is the custodian of the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model for an 11 county, bi-state region. The City of Charlotte is responsible for managing all model related work completed by both staff and consultants.
* The terms of these agreements provide for the reimbursement of expenses related to the development and model maintenance of the Metrolina Regional Model.
* The Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model work is jointly funded by the following agencies:
* North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT),
* South Carolina Department...
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