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                                   Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
                                                (Springfield, MO Area MPO)
                                                   Background Information

                What is an "MI'O"?

                        MPO stands for "Metropolitali Planning Organization". The Springfield, MO
                Area MPO is the federally designated regional transportation planning organization that
                serves as a forum for cooperative transportation decision-making by state and local
                governments, and regional transportation and planning agencies. By federal law, any
                urban area with a population greater than 50,000 people is required to have an MPO.
                MPO's are charged with maintaining and conducting a "continuing, cooperative, and
                comprehensive" regional transportation planning and project programming process for
                the MPO's study area. What this means is that tile MPO Board must make regional
                decisions (cooperative) on how the transportation network (comprehensive) will function
               and grow over the next 20 years (continuing). The study area is defined as the area
               projected to become urbanized within the next 20 years (see attached map).

                        The MPO includes local elected officials from the Counties of Christian and
               Greene, the Cities of Battlefield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, and
               Willard, and appointed members from the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport Board
               and City Utilities. There are also three at-large representatives that are appointed by the
               City of Springfield and one at-large representative appointed by the A,IPO Board. The
               City of Brookline is also in the MPO service area but has yet to appoint a representative
               to the MPO. Non-voting Federal and State agencies with MPO membership include the
               Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and the Missouri
               Department ofTransportation.

                       Currently, the MPO Director is a contract employee with the City of Springfield,
               but answers to the Board of Directors. Representatives from the MoDOT, local
               governments, and area transportation agencies serve on the MI'O's Technical Committee
               (TC). The TC provides technical review, comments, and recommendations on draft
               MPO plans, programs, studies, and issues.

               Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

                       The LRTP serves as the framework and initial step in developing the region's
               network of transportation facilities and services. The LRTP uses a balanced, multimodal
               approach (i.e. automobile, buses, car and vanpools, bicycles, congestion and
               transportation demand management, truck and rail cargo, etc.) to address the region's
               long teim (20 years) projected travel needs, and provides for the consideration of impacts
               on the natural and human environment. Projects proposed in the LRTP must be within
               projected levels of available financial resources and must also meet federal air quality
               and planning requirements. Highway and public transportation projects and programs
               must be consistent with the MPO's final adopted LRTP in order to be eligible for federal-
               aid funds.

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           Congestion Management Svstems (CMS)

                   The CMS is a systematic process for managing congestion by providing
           information on transportation system performance and proposing the use of alternative
          transportation strategies and programs to help alleviate congestion. The region's CMS
          document is currently under development and will evaluate where congestion is
          occurring, determine strategies to alleviate that congestion, and then develop evaluation
          criteria to determine if the selected strategies are working to address congestion. The
          CMS also documents current congestion management strategies and programs in the
          MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The CMS is updated every 5 years
          in conjunction with the LRTP update.

          Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

                  The MPO maintains and periodically updates the Transportation Improvement
          Program (TIP). The TIP is a staged, multimodal program of projects for which federal-
          aid highway, aviation, and transit funds have been allocated and/or scheduled for
          allocation. Tile TIP also provides information on the allocation of state and local funds,
          and private funded projects.

          Unified Planning Work Program (UWP)

                  The Unified Planning Work Program (UWP) spells out the activities, including
         plans and programs, the MPO will undertake during tile fiscal year. The Springfield Area
         MPO UWP includes work tasks such as administration, corridor planning, ridesharing,
         transportation planning and plan implementation, transit planning, and special studies.
         The UWP is similar to a city or county departments annual work program, except that the
         UWP budget is funded by two different federal transportation agencies and a local cash
         match.

         Where To Get More Information

         If you have any questions about the MPO, please contact Dan Rudge, Executive Director,
         Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization, at (417) 864-1093. Mr. Rudge can
         also be reached by e-mail at drudee@ci.springfield.mo.us or by regular mail at

         Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
         P.O. Box 8368
         840 Boonville
         Springfield, MO 65801-1031

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                              STATUS OF FY 2003 PROJECTS

                                        Highways/ Roads

      CHRISTIAN COUNTY

     Proiect Description               Tvpe of Improvement               Stlitus

     2003

     Nicholas Road- Hwy. 14            ROW Acquisition                Design programmed for 2004
     North to Greene County Line

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                                  PROGRAM1VIED IMPROVEMENTS

                                               Highway/ Roads

  Christian County (Unincorporated Area)

                                                 FY 2004

  State Highway F                    (MoDOT Project #8S0615)                               TIP # CH0401

  Grading, paving and replacement ofBridge over Elk Creek 1.5 miles west of Route 65. Involves
  Bridge Y-753.

  Federal Source Agency:           FHWA
  Federal Funding Category: Bridge
  MoDot Funding Category: Taking Care of the System (Rehab and Reconst)
  Work or Fund Category:           Construction
                                                                                      Federal:     $964,000
                                                                                     MoDOT:        $241,000
                                                                         TOTAL FY 2004: Sl,205,000
                                                                              Previous Funding: $471,000

                                                                                Project Total: $1,676,000

  Riverdale Road                                                                            TIP # CH0402

- Replacement of Bridge over Finley River. BRO-022(06).

  Federal Source Agency:           FHWA
  Federal Funding Category: Bridge
  MoDot Funding Category: BRO (Off-system BridgeProgram)
  Work or Fund Category:           PE/ ROW/ Construction
                                                                                      Federal:     $520,000
                                                                                     MoDOT:        $130,000
                                                                          Project Total 2004: $650,000
  Route CC                         (MoDOT Project # 8S0738)                                  TIP #CH0403

  Paving only 0.9 miles west ofthe Route 65 and Route CC Interchange. Reimbursement of
  $100,000 to Ozark Special Road ]District for portion of permit. Project on state right-of-way.

  Federal Source Agency:           FHWA
  Federal Funding Category: STP
  MoDot Funding Category: Taking Care of the System (Rehab and Reconst)
  Work or Fund Category:           Construction
                                                                                     Federal: $0
                                                                                    MoDot:          $117,000
                                                                         TOTAL FY 2004:             $117,000

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                                       STATUS OF FY 2004 PROJECTS
                                                Highways/ Roads

                CIIRISTIAN COUNTV

                Proicct Description            Tvme of Tmnrovement            *tatus

                2004

                Nicholas Road-Hwy. 14          ROW Acquisition
                North to Greene County Line

                State Highway F                Grading, paving mid
                                               replacement of Bridge
                                               over Elk Creck 1,5 milcs
                                               west of Routc 65.

                Riverdale Road                 Replacement of Bridge
                                               over Finley River. BRO-
                                               022(06).

                Route CC
                                               Pin:ing only 0.9 miles
                                               west of the Route 65 and
                                               Route CCInterchange.

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                 MEMO

                 To:     John Grubaugh, Presiding Commissioner
                         Bill Barnett, Western Commissioner
                         Tom Chudomelka, Eastern Commissioner

                 From: Jeff W. Byrd, County Planner

                  Date: July 21,2003

                  RE: MI'O Meeting - July 16, 2003

                  Wednesday, July 16, 2003, I attended the Springfield Area Transportation Study
                  Organization (MPO) meeting. The following are topics and issues discussed at the
                  meeting.
                  The meeting began discussing revisions of the Transportation Improvement
                  Program Draft which was sent to the Board of Directors last meeting. The Board of
                  Directors then approved the draft and it was sent back to the committee for final
                  revisions. I have included a copy of the draft for your review. The document was
4                  discussed and a few changeswere made._Qne change, in particular, I felt you                           4
                   needed to be notified ofwas the removil of TIP # CH0403 on page D9.-Jay-
                   Waggoner, MoDot stated that there were no plans to widen Nicholas Road from
                   Highway 14 to the Greene County line at this time. Mr. Waggoner went on to state
                   that if the county was willing to share the cost, the road expansion could be
                   scheduled. Other items were discussed and changed, none relating to the county. If
                   you have any questions regarding the draft, let me know and I will try to find
                   answers.

                   The second item was reviewing the Airport Access Road Study. With the expansion
                   ofthe Springfield/Branson Regional Airport, studies have been conducted to locate
                   the best route for visitors and patrons ofthe airport. Two studies were looked at
                   and they are: An expressway starting at the Highway MM exit at I-44 and
                   wrapping around to meet State Highway EE where the new airport terminal will be
                    located. The second study is an expressway starting at the Chestnut Expressway
                    exit on I-44 wrapping around to meet Highway EE. Both studies had advantages
                    with the Highway MM project dividing up traffic more equally along the new road
                    and other alternatives. The Chestnut Expressway route would be an advantage
                    because it would serve the airport»s typical clientele better (studies found that 70%
                    of airport visitors lived south of Chestnut Expressway and east of West By-Pass). In
                    the end, the Technical Committee chose to approve both studies, for the reason that
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                    that thertinds could already be secured to buy the right-a-way needed fbr the
                    projects.

Finally, the meeting concluded with the formation of three subcommittees: A Long
Range Plan Subcommittee, Vision 20/20 Subcommittee, and Congestion
Management System Subcommittee. I was appointed and will take part in the Long
Range Plan and Congestion Management System subcommittees. Both these groups
are very relevant and important to the county and I will keep you updated on the
progress.

 CC: Jim Bresee, Resource Management Consultant
         Gary Haddock, PIanning and Zoning Administrator

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COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN

Planhing & Zoning
100 W. Church Room 102                                                                                    Telephone 017) 581.7242
0*ark;*10 65721.                                                                                          Facsimile (417) 581-4623

               MEMO

              To:      Couno, Commission

                       John Grubaugh, Presiding Commissioner
                       BiII Barnett, Western Commissioner
                       Tom Chudomelka, Eastern Commissioner

              CC: Gag Haddock, Planning and Zoning Administrator
                       Jim Bresee, Resource Management Consultant

              From: Jeff W. Byrd, County Planner

              Date: March 13, 2003

              RE: MPO Technical Committee Meeting on March 12, 2003

              This memo is regarding the MPO Technical Committee I attended on March 12,11. This
             memo is my attempt to keep you guys well informed ofwhat is discussed in the
              meetings. If you find this memo does not sum the meeting up well enough or is way too
             much information let me know. Also, ifyou just want me to inform you of information
             with regards to the county I can do that. Just let me know what works for you guys. I
             enjoy the meeting and look forward to keeping you informed on what I learn.
             The first item on the agenda was the Southeast Springfield Development Study. Bob
             Hosmer, Springfield Planning and Development Staff presented the two plans for vote.
             The plans were very similar with the only major change being an additional overpass
             with off and.on ramps located on US 65 between Battlefield Road and James River
             Expressway (US 60). JeffButler, Representative ofthe land owners expressed concern
             over the plan lacking the new overpass. The land owners felt it would be unjust for MPO
             to suggest the plan that would limit their options of development in the future. However
             MODOT reported that the new overpass would cause problems due to it being to close to
             the James River Expressway Interchange. MODOT staff felt that the additional
             interchange would cause costly improvements in the future. The committee decided to
             table the issue until the next meeting. They felt that the plans needed additional research
             by staffand a smaller group ofMPO members. I volunteered to join the smaller
             committee and I will keep you informed on additional changes made to the plans. Other
             transportation changes suggested for the pIan are as follows:

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New Bridges and Interchanges
        1. Improvements to the Evans Road Interchange.
        2. A new Bridge overUS 60 between 65 interchange and J/NN interchange.
        3. New interchange at US 60 and Highway J
        4. Improvements at Glenstone and James River Freeways Interchange.
        5. New interchange at US 60 and US 65

New Roads
        1. New East/West arterial from Evans Road Interchange to National Avenue
        2. Millwood Drive extended west to Highway NN.
        3. El Dorado and Gasconade Road connection to Smith Road.
        4. New loop connection road from Gasconade and Murphy south into the
            Childress property.
        5. New road within and around the Conoco quarry development area.
        6. Southwood Road extension south to Fremont Road/Ramsgate.
        7. New frontage road at Evans Road south along US 65.
        8. Frontage/Backage road system north and south along 60 between FR 181 to
            3/NN.

New Bike Routes
         1. Extend primary bike routes down National to new east/west arterial.
        2. New primary bike route on proposed new east/west arterial south ofEvans
             Road area.
        3. New primary bike route on proposed new north/south arterial along Collinson
             Road (FR 193) - Highway J area.

The next item on the agenda was to determine a system of rotation for Technical
Committee Chair. The rotation chosen is as follows:

Current - Willard
Year 1 - Republic
Year 2 - Christian County
Year 3 - Battlefield
Year 4 - Nixa
Year 5 - Greene County
Year 6 - Ozark
Year 7 - Strafford
 Year 8 - Springfield

The third item on the agenda was a presentation from Land Plan Consultants Inc. The
 presentation began with the values and benefits of greenways and concluded with the
 groups plans for the South Dry Sac Greenway. The Greenway which will begin near
 Ritter Springs Community Park northwest of Springfield wilI eventually end near Mulroy
 Road southeast of Springfield. The trail will be 12.4 miles long and will be completed in
 5 phases. This item was approved for suggestion to the MPO Board of Directors. The
 phases wilI be as follows:

Phase I          3.5 miles       cost 1,408,000
Phase II        2.6 miles        cost 915,747
Phase III        1.9 miles       cost 717,747
Phase IV         1.6 miles       cost 669,000
Phase V         2.8 miles        cost 1.072.000
TotaI            12.4 miles      Near 5 million

The fourth item was a discussion about the realignment of Hazeltine Road to Chestnut
Expressway in West Springfield. There are three options, one to construct an overpass
over I-44 to hit Chestnut on the west side ofthe Interstate. This option was found to be
very costly. The second and third options would take the road to the east ofthe current
Hazzeltine and Chestnut Interchange. In those options only one home and a couple out
buildings would have to be removed. No vote was made for the reason that this was an
informational item.

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           Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
                          Procedure and By-Law Manual

The following constitutes the By-Laws, procedures, and responsibilities which will serve
to establish, organize, and guide the proper functioning of the Springfield Area
Transportation Study Organization. The intent is to provide for an organization which
will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the Federal Aid Highway Act of
1962, as amended, the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the Airport
and Airway Development Act of 1970 and other subsequent laws setting forth
requirements for transportation planning for all modes of travel. This planning task will
be accomplished within a cooperative framework properly related to comprehensive
planning on a continual basis. This cooperative-comprehensive-continuing planning
process is known as the 3-C Planning Process. Further, this organization shall carry out
any other transportation planning and programming functions as set forth in any
agreements entered into by this organization and the Missouri Department of
Transportation, the United States Department ofTransportation, or in such manner as
events shall dictate.

Section 1.0: Organization Name

A. The name ofthis organization shall be the Springfield Area Transportation Study
      Organization.

Section 2.0: Organizational Structure

A. The organization shall consist oftwo permanent (or standing) committees: the
      Coordinating Committee and the Technical Planning Committee.

B. Ad hoc committees or study groups may be appointed from time to time by the
      Coordinating Committee as needs arise. Such ad hoc committees or study groups
      shall have specific charge and operate for a defined period oftime as stated in the
      motion(s) creating them.

Section 3.0 Transportation Planning Area

 A. A description ofthe Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization's
      transportation planning area is shown in Attachment A at the end of this document.
      The Coordinating Committee will periodically review the transportation planning
      area based on existing and projected urban development trends. Any changes to
      the transportation planning area should be based on Comprehensive Plan
      recommendations. Any needed modification to Attachment A ofthe bylaws shall

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             adhere to the procedure outlined in Section 6.9.

        Section 3.1 Transportation Study Goals

        The transportation goals that will guide this study will be broadly defined as:

        A. A system of facilities that provides an efficient and adequate capacity for the safe
               movement ofpeople and goods to and from and within the area.

        B. A choice ofmode oftransport providing access and circulation to and from and
               within the area and adequate terminal facilities.

        C. A system flexible enough to accommodate social, technological, and other
               changes.

        D. A system of facilities which is realistically and functionally associated with sound
               growth and development policies for the area.

        Section 4.0: Transportation Study Objectives

        The transportation study objectives are based on achieving an efficient transportation
        system and one that provides satisfactory service to the area and its member
        communities. These objectives are:

        A. Promotion of appropriate land uses in the planning area.

        B. Innovations in addressing transportation issues.

        C. Publicly oriented transportation.

        D. Increase in individual mobility or transportation opportunities in select target
               groups (e.g. elderly, indigent persons, etc.).

        E. An effective transportation system.

        F. Increased safety.

        G. Lower operating costs.

        H. Economy in construction ofnew facilities.

        I. Increased marketing and public information.

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Section 5.0: General Policies

A. All development policies, reports, programs, and plans affecting regional
      transportation issues within the planning area should be coordinated with the
      Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization.

B. All committees shall proceed with their respective responsibilities and duties with
      proper consideration, at all times, for all modes oftransportation and associated
      facilities.

C. Individual modal planning programs should be designed to be coordinated with
      planning for all other transportation modes and with comprehensive planning for
      the urban area.

D. Transportation planning activities should be used to promote an efficient urban
      development pattern. Reasonable forecasts of future land use and socio-economic
      conditions shall be made to guide these activities.

E. All published data and/or reports may be released to individuals or agencies.
      Participating jurisdictions and agencies shall follow their own procedures when
      requests are made for their own data.

F. Transportation planning activities are prioritized annually in the Unified Planning
      Work Program (UPWP). The amount ofMPO planning funds are based on the
      population in the urbanized area. Although many ofthe planning activities focus
      on tasks within the urbanized boundary, there will be consideration ofthe planning
      needs ofmemberjurisdictions outside the urbanized boundary. Planning activities
      will be undertaken within the entire planning area. Specific planning projects will
      be prioritized based on need, development pressures, transportation issues, etc.
      MPO staff shall assist MPO member jurisdictions outside the urbanized area with
      potential funding source information for transportation planning project needs that
      are not included in the MPOs UPWP.

G. Use ofMissouri Department ofTransportation funds that are allocated directly to
      MPO members that lie outside the urbanized boundary shall remain at the
      discretion ofthat jurisdiction, subject to the funds legal requirements. These
      projects shall be reported for transportation planning purposes in the annual
      Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

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        Coordinating Committee By-Laws

        Section 6.0: Authorization and Purpose

        A. The Coordinating Committee is established under the authority ofInstructional
               Memorandum 50-3-71 from the Federal Highway Administration. This
               memorandum states that the Regional Federal Highway Administrator, on the
               recommendation ofthe State Transportation Department and the Division
               Engineer, shall certify annually that a continuing, comprehensive, cooperative
               OC) transportation planning process is being conducted based on a number of
               considerations including establishment of a policy board with appropriate
               representation from the state and affected local jurisdictions, and the existence of
               an area wide organization under which transportation planning is being conducted
               on a continuing basis. This certification is necessary under Section 134, Chapter I,
               Title 23, United States Code which provides that no project in an urban area of
               over 50,000 population shall be approved unless it is based on such a 3C
               transportation planning process.

         B. The purpose of the Coordinating Committee will be to serve as the designated
               Metropolitan Planning Organization *IPO) for the approved Transportation
               Planning Area (TPA), in order to provide official decision making responsibility
               for the Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization. The coordination of
               elected officials and policy makers at this decision making level allows for a broad
               geographical impact on transportation planning decisions.

         Section 6.1: Membership

         A. Coordinating Committee - Voting Members

                1. Two (2) Greene County Commissioner(s)
                2. Three (3) Springfield City Council Member(s)
                3. One (1) City Utilities Board Member
                4. One (1) Springfield/Branson Regional Airport Board Member
                5. Three (3) Citizen At-Large Representatives
                       • One (1) Member Nominated by the Committee and Appointed by the MPO
                       • Two (2) Members Nominated by Springfield and Appointed by the MPO
                6. One (1) Elected Official from the City ofRepublic
                7. One (1) Elected Official from the City of Ozark
                8. One (1) Elected Official from Christian County
                9. One (1) Elected Official from the City ofNixa
                10. One (1) Elected Official from the City of Willard
                11. One (I) Elected Official fromthe City of Strafford
                 12. One (1) Elected Official from the City of Battlefield

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B. Coordinating Committee - Non-Voting Members

      1. Federal Highway Administration Representative
      2. Federal Transit Administration Representative
      3. Federal Aviation Administration Representative
      4.. District Engineer, Missouri Department ofTransportation (MoDot)

C. The voting members of the Coordinating Committee shall serve terms on the
      committee coinciding with the terms of their respective offices, as determined by
      the specific local jurisdiction(s). The Citizen-at-Large Representatives shall serve
      a term ofthree (3) years, except for the inaugural year. The first years' Citizen-at-
      Large terms shall be the following:

         • The member nominated by the Committee and appointed by the MPO shall
             serve a term of one year.
         • One member nominated by Springfield and appointed by the MPO shall
             serve a term of two years.
         • One member nominated by Springfield and appointed by the MPO shall
             serve a term of three years.

      The City of Springfield may determine which of their initial nominees will serve
      the two and three year positions.

      Each elected representative or board representative shall name one (1) elected or
      appointed official as an alternate, in writing, who may exercise full member
      powers during their absence. Alternates for the Citizen-at-Large Representatives
      shall be nominated and appointed through the same process as the primary
      representative. The Alternate's term shall also correspond with the primary
      representative's term.

D. Additional voting and non-voting members shall be appointed as is deemed
      essential or necessary by the members of the Coordinating Committee, through the
      amendment ofthe bylaws.

E. A Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Formula shall be established by
      the MPO, based on jurisdiction population within the urbanized area. This
      funding formula would be used to distribute funds to jurisdictions within the
      urbanized area. A jurisdiction may choose to spend part of their allocated STP
      funds on a project that lies outside their boundaries but it is at their discretion.
      This type of deviation from the Funding Formula shall require a 100% vote ofthe
      urbanized area jurisdictions. Formal changes in the Funding Formula must also be
      approved by a 100% vote ofthe urbanized area jurisdictions.

F. A Major Thoroughfare Plan Subcommittee shall be established to consider any
      changes or updates of the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The Coordinating Committee

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       shall determine the membership, with the membership being representative of
       population (not necessarily a one-to-one relationship, but recognition given to the
       populations of the various jurisdictions as a factor in membership of
       subcommittee). This subcommittee will be charged with making
       recommendations to the Coordinating Committee with respect to the Major
       Thoroughfare Plan. Any modifications to the recommendations from the Major
       Thoroughfare Plan Subcommittee shall require a 2/3 vote of the full MPO
       Coordinating Committee.

 Section 6.2: Meeting Procedure

 A. The rules of order herein contained shall govern deliberations and meetings ofthe
       Coordinating Committee. Any point of order applicable to the deliberations by
       this committee and not contained herein shall be governed by Roberts Rules of
       Parliamentary Procedure.

 B. Meetings of the Coordinating Committee shall be held at least annually.

 C. The Committee shall establish and approve an annual meeting schedule. Meeting
       notices and committee function(s) will normally be initiated by the MPO Staff.
       When providing notification for a meeting at least five days notice will be
       provided describing the time and location. A proposed agenda should also be
       provided to ensure that adequate preparation can occur. The five days notice may
       be waived if extenuating circumstances require an emergency meeting, provided
       that ali members have received actual notice of such meeting.

 D. A quorum shall consist of at least one half of the voting members or alternates.

 E. All meetings ofthe committee shall be open to the general public who may
       participate at the discretion of the Chairman.

 Section 6.3: Officers

A. The Coordinating Committee shall elect a representative from their membership to
      serve as Chairman at their initial meeting. The Chairman shall serve a one (1) year
      term to expire the first meeting of the calendar year following the first full-year of
      the position. Thereafter, each one (1) year term shall commence at the first meeting
      of the calendar year and end at the first meeting of the following calendar year.
      There must be a majority ofthe voting members present to vote on the Chairman
      position.

B. The Coordinating Committee shalI elect a Chairman Elect. The Chairman Elect
      position shall assume the duties of Chairman following his or her respective term.
      The newly elected position shall assume the Chairman Elect's duties. Chairman
      Elect will assume the responsibilities of the Chairman in his or her absence.

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C. Any appointed positions on the Coordinating Committee shall commence
     and/or conclude at the first meeting of the calendar year after the term expiration.

D. A modification of the Coordinating Committee members may occur mid-year if
     there are elections, resignations or changes in representative board memberships.

Section 6.4: Responsibilities

A. Review and approve the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Unified
     Planning Work Program (UPWP), the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the
     Public Involvement Policy, Bylaws, any changes to the Memorandum of
     Understanding, and any other MPO related policy, report, or programs that affect
     transportation issues within the Transportation Planning Area (TPA).

B. Through the By-Law process, determine the jurisdictional representation of the
     Technical and Coordinating Committees.

C. Take official action on any committee recommendations and other matters
     pertaining to furthering the planning process.

D. Adopt transportation goals and objectives to guide the Springfield Area
     Transportation Study Organization.

E. Adopt a short-range transportation improvement program that is updated annually.

F. Insure that citizen participation is achieved in transportation planning.

G. Establish Federally funded project priorities consistent with Federal mandates.

H. Establish an annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that outlines the
      MPO urban area planning projects for the fiscal year.

Section 6.5: Staff Support

A. Staff support for the Springfield Area Transportation Study Organizations
     Coordinating Committee function(s) shall be provided as identified in the annual
     Unified Planning Work Program. This support would include assistance with:

     a). Coordination ofthe transportation planning program;
     b). The Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); and,
     c). Various transportation related work plan tasks.

Section 6.6: Order ofBusiness

A. The business ofthe committee shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in

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     the following order, unless the order shall be suspended by unanimous consent.

     1. Roll Call
     2. Approval ofminutes ofprevious meetings
     3. Communications from the presiding officer
     4. Unfinished business
     5. New business
     6. Presentation of other communications to the committee
     7. Adjournment

Section 6.7: Motions

A. No motion shall be debated or put to a vote unless seconded. When seconded, the
     proposer shall have the floor.

B. The motion shall be reduced to writing by the proposer when required by the
     presiding officer, or any members of the committee.

C. When a question is under debate, the following motion shall be in order and shall
     have precedence over each other in the order stated:
     1. To adjourn to a certain day
     2. To adjourn
     3. To postpone to a certain time
     4. To take a recess
     5. To lay on the table
     6. To previous question
     7. To amend

             Motions 1-5 shall be decided without debate.

Section 6.8: Rules ofDebate

The presiding officer may move, second, and debate from the Chair and shall not be
deprived of any ofthe rights and privileges of a member by reason oftheir acting as the
presiding officer. Roberts Rules of Order shall control all aspects of debate
noninconsistent with any provision of these By-Laws.

Section 6.9: Amendments ofBy-Laws

Any section herein contained may be amended at any meeting ofthe Coordinating
Committee provided such amendment be delivered to the Chairman ofthis committee at
least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be presented to the
committee. It shall be the duty ofthe MPO staffto include in the notice of such
meeting, notice of the proposed amendment setting out the exact form of the proposed
amendment. Such amendment sliall be adopted if it receives the affirmative vote ofa

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majority of at least a quorum of the voting members present.

Technical Planning Committee By-Laws

Section 7.0: Authorization and Purpose

A. The Technical ·Planning Committee is established under the authority of
     Instructional Memorandum 50-3-71 from the Federal Highway Administration.
     This memorandum states that the Regional Federal Highway Administrator, on the
     recommendation ofthe Missouri Department ofTransportation and the Division
     Engineer, shall certify annually that a continuing, comprehensive, cooperative (3C)
     transportation planning process is being conducted based on a number of
     considerations including establishment of a policy board with appropriate
     representation from the state and affected local jurisdictions, and the existence of an
     area wide organization under which transportation planning is being conducted on a
     continuing basis. This certification is necessary under Section 134, Chapter I, Title
     23, United States Code which provides that no project in an urban area of over
     50,000 population shall be approved unless it is based on such a transportation
     planning process.

B. The purpose ofthe Technical Planning Committee is to analyze issues arising
     during the conduct of the Springfield Area Transportation Study from a technical
     perspective and make recommendations to the Coordinating Committee. The
     purpose is also to provide a linkage between planning and implementation.

Section 7.1: Membership

The Technical Planning Committee shall be composed of people involved in planning,
engineering, public policy, or related fields and whose experience and expertise is
valuable for supporting the Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization.

A. Technical Planning Committee - Voting Members

     1. MoDot (Jeff City), Urban Planning Engineer
     2. MoDot District 8 Office, District Engineer
     3. Springfield/ Branson Airport Director ofAviation
     4. Administrator, Greene County Highway Department
     5. Traffic Engineer, Springfield Department of Public Works
     6. City Utilities Director ofTransit Services
     7. Director, Greene County Planning Department
     8. MoDot (Jeff City), Assistant Administrator ofTransit
     9. MoDot District 8 Office, Transportation Planning Manager
     10. A representative ofthe Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
     11. A transit representative of Southwest Missouri State University
     12. A representative of Ozark Greenways

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     13. Greene County Highway Department Chief Engineer
     14. Springfield Director of Public Works
     15. Springfield Director ofPlanning and Development
     16. Representative from the City of Willard
     17.     Representative from the City of Strafford
     18. Representative from the City of Republic
     19. Burlington-Northern Representative
     20.     Trucking Representative
     21.     Private Transportation/Transit Provider Representative
     22.     R-12 School District Representative
     23.     Representative from Christian County
     24.     Representative from the City ofNixa
     25.     Representative from the City of Ozark
     26.     Representative from the City of Battlefield

B. Technical Committee - Non-Voting Members

      1. Federal Transit Administration Representative
     2. Federal Aviation Administration Representative
     3. Federal Highway Administration Representative
     4. Southwest Missouri Advisory Council of Governments Transportation
             Advisory Committee Member

Section 7.2: Meeting Procedure

A. The rules of order herein contained shall govern deliberations of the Technical
     Planning Committee. Any point of order or rule on debate applicable to the
     deliberations by this committee and not contained herein shall be governed by
     Roberts Rules ofParliamentary Procedure.

B. The Committee shall establish and approve an annual meeting schedule. Meeting
     notices and committee function(s) will normally be initiated by MPO Staff. When
     providing notification for a meeting at least five days notice will be provided
     describing the time and location. A proposed agenda should also be provided to
     ensure that adequate preparation can occur. The five days notice may be waived if
     extenuating circumstances require an emergency meeting and provided that all
     members have received actual notice of such meeting.

C. All meetings ofthe committee shall be open to the general public who may
     participate at the discretion ofthe Chainnan.

D. A quorum shall consist of at least one-half ofthe voting members.

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Section 7.3: Officers

A. The Technical Committee shall elect a representative from their membership to
     serve as Chairman at their initial meeting. The Chairman shall serve a one (1) year
     term to expire the first meeting of the calendar year following the first full-year of
     the position. Thereafter, each one (1) year term shall commence at the first meeting
     of the calendar year and end at the first meeting of the following calendar year.
     There must be a majority ofthe voting members present to vote on the Chairman
     position.

B. The Technical Committee shall elect a Chairman Elect. The Chairman Elect
     position shall assume the duties of Chairman following his or her respective term.
     The newly elected position shall assume the Chairman Elect's duties. Chairman
     Elect will assume the responsibilities of the Chairman in his or her absence.

C. Any appointed positions on the Technical Committee shall commence and/or
     conclude at the first meeting of the calendar year after the term expiration.

D. A modification of the Technical Committee members may occur mid-year ifthere
     are changes in staff or resignations.

Section 7.4: Responsibilities

A. The Technical Planning Committee shall discuss options, facilitate cooperation
     among operating departments, review proposals, and recommend technical
     methods, procedures, and standards on all policies, reports, programs, and plans
     related to development and transportation issues within the planning area of the
     Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization.

B. The Technical Planning Committee shall discuss and recommend alternative
     transportation plans and programs to the Coordinating Committee.

Section 7.5: Staff Support

A. Staff support for the Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization's
      Technical Committee function(s) shall be provided as identified in the annual
      Unified Planning Work Program. This support would include assistance with:

      a). Coordination of the transportation planning program;
      b). Review and approval ofthe Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); and,
      c). Various transportation related work plan tasks.

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Section 7.6: Order of Business

A. The business ofthe committee shall be taken up for consideration and disposition
      in the following order, unless the order shall be suspended by unanimous consent.

      1. Roll call

      2. Approval ofminutes ofprevious meeting(s)
      3. Communications from the presiding officer
      4. Unfinished business

      5. New business

      6. Presentation ofother communications to the committee
      7. Adjournment

Section 7.7: Motions

A. No motion shall be debated or put to a vote unless seconded. When seconded, the
      proposer shall have the floor.

B. The motion shall be reduced to writing by the proposer when required by the
      presiding officer or any members ofthe committee.

 C. When a question is under debate, the following motion shall be in order and shall
      have precedence over each other in the order stated:

      1. To adjourn to a certain day
      2. To adjourn
      3. To postpone to a certain time
      4. To take a recess

      5. To Iay on the table
      6. To previous question
      7. To amend

           Motions 1-5 shall be decided without debate.

Section 7.8: Rules of Debate

The presiding officer may move, second, and debate from the Chair and shall not be
deprived of any ofthe rights and privileges ofa member by reason oftheir acting as the
presiding officer.

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,

        Adopted by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization,
        February 4,1993

        Revised by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
        December 16,1993

        Revised by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
       August 1,1996

       Amended by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
        October 3, 1996

       Amended by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
        May 29, 1997

       Amended by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
        August 7, 1997

       Amended by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
       June 4,1998

        Amended by the Coordinating Committee, Springfield Area Transportation Study Organization
        October 7, 1999

        Draft Bylaws for the proposed MPO Expansion, approved by the MPO Coordinating Committee on December 7,
        2000.

        Final Changes to the Draft Bylaws for the proposed MPO Expansion, May 11,2001.

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