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A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLI-
CATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINIS-
TRATION FOR A GRANT OF $50,000 FOR ASSISTANCE IN
TRANSIT PLANNING WITH A MATCHING SHARE OF $12,500
TO BE PROVIDED BY IN -KIND SERVICES BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED IN THE
APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ",
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS
AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to
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make grants for mass transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose
certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it
of the local share of project costs;
WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assist-
ance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as Amended, the
applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the U. S. Department of Transportation requirements
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thereunder; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized
to submit an application to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration
- for a grant of $50,000 for assistance in transit planning with a matching
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share of $12,500 to be provided by in -kind services by the City of Corpus
Christi, all as more fully outlined in the application, in substantially
the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A ", and
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and
file with such application an assurance or any other document required by
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the U. S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of Title
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VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager is authorized to furnish such
additional information as the U. S. Department of Transportation may
require in connection with the application or the project. MIC OFILMEO,.
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SECTION 4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth
and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with
the project's procurement needs.
SECTION 5. That the City Manager be authorized to sign
contracts and all related documents necessary to implement the grant
when approved. #
SECTION 6.• That the necessity to submit an application as
outlined and to execute ail necessary and related documents in order to
implement the grant when approved, all as aforesaid, creates a public
emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension
of the Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed
finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordinance or
resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council,
and the Mayor having declared that such emergency and necessity exist,
and having requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this
resolution•be passed finally on the date of its introduction and take
effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO RESOLVED, this the 4? day of August, 1978.
ATTEST:
City' Secretary
APPROVED:
DAY OFAUGUST, 1978:
J. Bruce Aycock, City Attorney
By.
ity Attorney
MAYOR
THE ITY OF C S CHRISTI, TEXAS
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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MAYOR CITY MANAGER
Dwee LOEANO, Sp, Ze5%
R. MARVIN TDWNEEND
CITY COUNCIL
CITY SECRETARY
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TONY J AREZ, JR.
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Mr. Glen Ford, Regional Director
Dept. of Transportation - Region VI
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
819 Taylor Street, Suite 9A32
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Dear Mr. Ford:
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is applying for a Technical
Studies grant for Fj.scal Year 1979 in the amount of $50,000, to be matched
by local share of $12,500. The project number previously assigned-by
UMTA is TX -09 -0095.
The following materials are submitted in support of this application:
1) Form SF -424
2) Project budget information
3) A certified copy of the resolution passed by the City
Council authorizing the submission of this application
4) A draft copy of the Unified Work Program for the Corpus
Christi Urbanized Area
5) "Title VI Documentation Regarding Technical and Planning
Assistance," prepared in accordance with UMTA Circular 1160.1.
There is no pending legislation or litigation that would affect the
prosecution of this project.
The local share, amounting to 20 percent of the total project budget,
or $12,500, is available and will be provided by the City in the form of
in -kind services.
Your prompt action upon this application is appreciated. If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or James Wiesehuegel,
Transit General Manager, at (512) 882 -1722.
Sincerely,
R. Marvin Townsend
City Manager
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BUDGET INFORMATION
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Grantee: City of Corpus Christi
Project No: TX -09 -0095
PROJECT BUDGET
Personnel
$27,700
Fringe Benefits
3,800
Travel
2,000
Equipment
-
Supplies
-
Contractual
23,000
Auditing
-
Computer Services
-
Contingency
-
Indirect Changes
6,000
Total $62,500
SUMMARY TASK BUDGET
Technical Activities
1.
Planning Administration
$ 8,000
2.
Transit Development program
8,000
3.
Route System Studies (TSM)
10,000
4.
Marketing Analysis (TSM)
7,500
5.
Elderly and Handicapped Planning
6,000
Special
Studies
6.
Park -and -Ride Feasibility Study
11,000
7.
Maintenance Facility Study
12,000
PROJECT FINANCING
Federal Grant (80 %)
Local Contribution (20 %)
(City of Corpus Christi)
Total
$50,000
12,500
$62,500
CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Fiscal
Year Quarter Amount
1978 1 $12,500
2 12,500
3 12,500
4 12,500
Total Federal $50,000
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A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLI-
CATION TO THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINIS-
TRATION FOR A ORANT'OF $50,000 FOR ASSISTANCE IN
TRANSIT PLANNING WITH A MATCHING SHARE OF $12,500
TO BE PROVIDED BY IN -KIND SERVICES BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED IN THE
APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ",
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS
AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THE GRANT WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to
make grants for mass traLLsportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose
certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it
of the local share of project costs;
WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assist-
ante under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as Amended, the
applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the U. S. Department of Transportation requirements
thereunder; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized
to submit an application to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration
for a grant of $50,000 for assistance in transit planning with a matching
share of $12,500 to be provided by in -kind services by the City of Corpus
Christi, all as more fully outlined in the application, in substantially
the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A ", and
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and
file with such application an assurance or any other document required by
the U. S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager is authorized to furnish such
additional information as the U. S. Department of Transportation may
require in connection with the application or the project.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth
and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with
the project's procurement needs.
SECTION 5. That the City Manager be authorized to sign
contracts and all related documents necessary to implement the grant
when approved.
SECTION 6. That the necessity to submit an application as
outlined and to execute all necessary and related documents in order to
implement the grant when approved, all as aforesaid, creates a public
emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension
of the Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed
finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordinance or
resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council,
and the Mayor having declared that such emergency and necessity exist,
and having requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this
resolution•ln passed finally on the date of its introduction and take
effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO RESOLVED, this the day of August, 1978.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
DAY OFAUGUST, 1978:
J. Bruce Aycock, City Attorney
By
- City Attorney
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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CORPUS CHRISTI URBANIZED AREA
UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM
FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1979
(September 1, 1978- August 31, 1979)
SUBMITTED BY THE
Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
in cooperation with
City of Corpus Christi
City of Portland
County of Nueces
County of San Patricio
State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation
July; 1978
DRAFT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979
TASK (1.0) ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Element (1.1)
Administration and Coordination. . . . . . .
3
Element (1.2)
Regional Review of Transportation
Funding Applications . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Element (1.3)
Citizen Participation. . . . . . . .
5
Element (1.4)
Monitoring of Transportation System
Management Programs. . . . . . . . . . . .
6
TASK (2.0) PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Element (2.1)
Prospectus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Element (2.2)
Unified Work Program . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Element (2.3)
Transportation System Management Report. . .
10
Element (2.4)
Annual Report. . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Element (2.5)
Transportation Improvement Program . . . . .
12
TASK (3.0) SOCIO- ECONOMIC, LAND USE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA . .
13
Element (3.1)
Data Base Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Element (3.2)
Neighborhood Planning.
15
Element (3.3)
Aerial Photographs for ty of Portland.
Ci
16
TASK (4.0) TRANSPORTATION PLAN REFINEMENT . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Element (4.1)
Traffic Engineering Data Base. . . . . . . .
18
Element (4.2)
Transportation System Analysis . . . . . . .
19
Element (4.3)
Corridor Analysis. . . . . . . . . .
20
Element (4.4)
Neighborhood Circulation Studies . . . . . .
21
TASK (5.0) TRANSIT
PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Element (5.1)
Planning Administration. . . . . . . . . . .
23
Element (5.2)
Transit Development Program. . . . . . . . .
24
Element (5.3)
Route System Studies (TSM) . . . . . . . . .
25
Element (5.4)
Marketing Analysis (TSM) . . . . . .
26
Element (5.5)
Elderly and Handicapped Analysis . . .
27
Element (5.6)
Park- and -Ride Feasibility Study (TSM) . . . .
28
Element (5.7)
Maintenance Facility Study . . . . . . . . .
29
TASK (6.0) AIR QUALITY STUDIES. . . . . . . . . .
30
Element (6.1)
Air Quality Consistency Determination. . . .
31
Element (6.2)
Transportation Control Plan. . . . . . . .
32
III. BUDGET BY FUNDING SOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
IV. BUDGET BY AGENCY PARTICIPATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
UWP
INTRODUCTION
The Unified Planning Work Program is a catalog of all transportation
planning and related planning activities anticipated in the Corpus
Christi metropolitan area over the next fiscal year (September 1, 1978
thru August 31, 1979). It is designed to be used by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization to assure coordination of various modal planning _
activities and as a basis for federal funding.
A description of the planning process and the framework within which
the unified work program planning tasks are identified and carried out
will be found in a separate document, the Prospectus for Transportation
Planning, also published by the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
The work program is divided into six major tasks. Each task has a
brief description, funding requirement, and funding sources. Contained
within each task are a number of work elements, with a more detailed
description of objective, previous work, procedures, staffing, and
agency responsibility.
Participating agencies are identified by the following abbreviations:
Local: CC — City of Corpus Christi
CCMPO — Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
CP — City of Portland
NC — Nueces County
SPC — San Patricio County
Regional: CBCOG — Coastal Bend Council of Governments
State: SDH &PT — State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation
Federal: FHWA — Federal Highway Administration
UMTA — Urban Mass Transportation Administration
CD — Community Development Block Grant
For purposes of funding sources, monies utilized by the Corpus Christi
Metropolitan Planning Organization will be designated as FHWA (PL)
funds.
1
TASK (1.0) ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Description: The administration and management task covers the
staff and citizen work needed to support a coordinated multi -modal
transportation planning process for the Corpus Christi area, as
described in the Prospectus for Transportation Planning. Work
elements include the development and coordination of transportation
planning activities, review and comment upon applications for
funding, and maintaining active citizen participation in the
planning process.
Funding Requirements: - $59,438
Funding Sources: FRWA (PL) - $40,000
SDH &PT - $15,438
CBCOG - $ 4,000
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UWP
Element (1.1) Administration and Coordination
Objective To maintain a unified multi -modal transportation planning
process and to coordinate all transportation planning activities in
the Corpus Christi urbanized area.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study, 1964; Corpus
Christi Transportation Study, Level II Revision, 1975; Corpus Christi
Unified Work Programs for fiscal years 1975 thru 1978; Corpus Christi
Urbanized Area Prospectus for Transportation Planning, 1976, 1977, 1978.
Procedures: An organizational structure formalized in the Corpus Christi
Urban Transportation Study Agreement ( CCUTS) between the City of Corpus
Christi, the City of Portland, Nueces County, San Patricio County, and
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation established
the policy for transportation planning in the metropolitan area. A Policy
Advisory Committee, comprising representatives from each participant to
the agreement, reaffirms the agreement annually and meets to review rec-
ommendations from the Steering Committee and approve annual reports, the
Unified Work Program, and other planning documents. In addition to the
CCUTS agreement, the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
entered into an agreement on February 2, 1978, with the Coastal Bend
Council of Governments establishing a policy to coordinate planning
activities, share planning resources, and whenever possible, use a common
data base in developing forecasts. This agreement also provides for the
joint A -95 review of applications for federal assistance for projects
that would have an impact on the transportation system in the urbanized
area.
The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization in cooperation with
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation provides the
staff direction necessary to insure a continuous, coordinated, and compre-
hensive transportation planning process.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CC, CP, NC, SPC, CCMPO, CBCOG, SDH &PT
Product: A continuous, coordinated and comprehensive transportation
planning process for the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
CC
UWP
Element (1.2) Regional Review of Transportation Funding Applications
Objective: To satisfy requirements, outlined in Office of Management
and Budget Circular A -95, calling for evaluation, review and coordina-
tion of all applications requesting federal and state assistance for
transportation projects in the region.
Previous Work: Previous review of applications for transportation -
related capital, operating and planning assistance.
Procedures: The "A -95 review process" will continue, with the Coastal
Bend Council of Governments serving as the regional "clearinghouse"
for reviewing and commenting upon all applications for federal and
state funding from throughout the region. The Corpus Christi Metro-
politan Planning Organization will participate in the A -95 review of
applications from the urbanized area for federal assistance for projects
that will have an impact on transportation systems. This joint A -95
review process was established as policy in an agreement between the
MPO and COG executed on February 2, 1978. The State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation will evaluate and comment upon appli-
cations pertaining to Federal Highway Administration, Section 147 and
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Section 16(b)2 programs, as
well as all requests for state public transportation funds.
Staffing: CBCOG, CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CBCOG, CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: Review of and comment upon all applications for federal and
state transportation assistance.
Funding Sources: CBCOG
MA (PL)
SDH &PT
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UWP
Element (1.3) Citizen Participation
Objective: To maintain active citizen involvement in the transpor-
tation planning process.
Previous Work: Public hearings held prior to adoption of the Corpus
Christi Urban Transportation Plan. Public meetings of the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board and the Transit Study Board.
Procedures: Public meetings will be held by the Policy Advisory
Committee and the Steering Committee to report on transportation
plan developments. Public hearings will be held as necessary to
allow for citizen input on transportation plans and proposals. The
annual report and other documents will be prepared for public distri-
bution. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board meets regularly to make
recommendations to the City Council on proposed traffic control pro-
jects.' All transportation improvements are presented to the various
governing bodies of affected participating agencies prior to their
implementation.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: Broad -based community involvement in the transportation
planning process.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
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Element (1.4) Monitoring of Transportation System Management Programs
Objective: To incorporate the concept and the objectives of transpor-
tation system management into the areawide transportation planning
process.
Previous Work: Transportation System Management Element of the Trans-
portation Plan for the Corpus Christi Urbanized Area, June 1977.
Procedures: A committee will meet quarterly to discuss the programs
outlined in the Transportation System Management Element and determine
the progress made and the effectiveness of each program.(TSME). It will
include persons representing transit planning and management, traffic
engineering, highway planning, urban street planning, onstreet and
offstreet parking, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. From these
discussions a seftes of interim TSM progress reports will be written.
Prior to the start of the next fiscal year, the TSME will be updated,
showing accomplishment and setting goals for the succeeding year.
Staffing: CC, COMBO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO
Product: A series of progress reports on implementation of the TSM
programs; an annual update of the Transportation System Management
Element.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
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UWP
TASK (2.0) PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS
Description: Preparation, review or updating of the Prospectus,
Unified Work Program, Transportation System Management Element,
Annual Report, and Transportation Improvement Program.
Funding Requirement: $20,500
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL) -$119000
SDH &PT - $9,500
UWP
Element (2.1) Prospectus
Objective: To periodically review and update, as necessary, the
Prospectus for Transportation Planning in the Corpus Christi urban-
ized area.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urbanized Area Prospectus for Trans-
portation Planning, 1976, 1977, 1978.
Procedures: Under the direction of the Steering Committee_, the
Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization and the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation have developed a
Prospectus establishing a multiyear framework within which the
unified planning work program is accomplished. The Prospectus will
be updated and revised as necessary and will be submitted to the
Policy Advisory Committee for approval in accordance with Section
134 of the Federal —Aid Highway Act of 1962 and 1973.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: A current Prospectus approved by the Policy Advisory Committee.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
8
UWP
Element (2.2) Unified Work Program
Objective: To prepare the Unified Work Program for the fiscal year
1980.
Previous Work: Unified Work Program for fiscal years 1974 thru
1978. .
Procedures: The previous year's planning work program will be evalu-
ated as to progress that has been made, and a current unified planning
work program will be prepared identifying the planning activities,
agency responsibilities and sources of funding necessary to maintain
a coordinated multimodal transportation planning process for the Corpus
Christi urbanized area.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CDTO, SDH &PT
Product: Unified Work Program, fiscal year 1980.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
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Element (2.3) Transportation System Management Report
Objective: To update the Transportation System Management element
of the Transportation Plan.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study, 1963 -1964;
Capacity Study 1975 -1976; Transit Development Program 1976 -1980;
Transportation Systems Management Element 1977 and 1978.
Procedures: The preparation of the Transportation System Management
report will include evaluating and recommending short -range management
type actions, such as capacity improvements, signalization, roadway
channelization, parking restrictions, carpooling programs, transit
service improvements, and bicycle facilities. Recommended measures
will be chosen that can address short -term transportation needs with
minimum capital investment. The Transportation System Management
projects selected for implementation will be included in the Transpor-
tation Improvement Program. Implementation of the projects will be
closely monitored (See Element 1.4).
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH&PT
Product: Transportation System Management Element 1979 -1980.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
10
Element (2.4) Annual Report
Objective: To prepare and publish an annual progress report.
Previous Work: Annual Progress Report, 1969; CCUTS Level I1
Revision, 1975; Annual Report, 1976, 1977.
Procedures: Progress made on each study element identified in
the Unified Work Program will be reviewed annually. A report
will be prepared and made available for widespread public dis-
tribution showing the work that has been done to implement the
Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan during the previous
year. MA (PL) funds will be set up to reimburse the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for printing
of the report.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO
Product: Annual Report, 1978.
Funding Sources: SHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
11
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UWP
Element (2.5) Transportation Improvement Program
Objective: To analyze and identify transportation needs and recommend
transportation improvements for advancement during a three -year program
period.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study, 1964; Trans-
portation Improvement Program, 1976 -1977; Transportation Improvement
Program, 1977 -1980, Transportation Improvement Program, 1978 -1981.
Procedures: In accordance with Department of Transportation's regulations
issued September 17, 1975, a three -year work program will be developed
annually to track and manage transportation projects, programs and
finances as they move from the planning to the implementation stage.
This Transportation Improvement Program will consist of improvements
recommended from the transportation system management and long-range
elements of the transportation plan.
Staffing: CCMPO, CC, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO
Product: Transportation Improvement Program for 1979 -1982.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
12
y
. UWP
TASK (3.0) SOCIO- ECONOMIC, LAND USE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Description: A current data base on socio- economic, land use, and
environmental conditions will be maintained on a daily basis for each
traffic survey analysis zone. The data will be used to identify areas
which contain high concentrations of low- income groups, minority pop-
ulation, or significant evidence of blighting influence. A recently
completed draft of the Housing Assistance Plan and Physical Determinants
of Land Use Report will be utilized in neighborhood plan developments.
The selection of neighborhoods for initial plan development is based
upon whether a particular neighborhood has high concentrations of
minorities and low- income families and a significant degree of deterior-
ating and blighting conditions. Neighborhood plans will be developed
in conjunction with transportation plan revisions and will be used to
identify immediate and long -range transportation improvements. The
development of neighborhood plans will include holding public hearings
for the purpose of obtaining citizen input and direction.
The neighborhood planning work activity is primarily directed at meeting
the Title VI requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Funding Requirements: $88,053
Funding Sources:- CC - $28,803
CD - $50,000
FHWA (PL) - $ 5,750•
SDH &PT - $ 3,500
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UIR
Element (3.1) Data Base Maintenance
Objective: To maintain a current data base on socio- economic, land
use, and environmental conditions for each traffic survey analysis
zone in the urbanized area.
Previous Work: Existing data base that is updated daily.
Procedures: All building, demolition, and occupancy permits are
reviewed daily for verification and recording in the data bank.
New approved subdivision plats and zoning changes are also recorded
in the data bank. This enables quick retrieval of information by
survey zone or census tract block.
Staffing: CC, CCMPO
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: A current data -base socio- economic, land use, and environ-
mental characteristics.
Funding Sources: CC
14
DWP
Element (3.2) Neighborhood Planning
Objective: To develop neighborhood plans for selected neighborhoods.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study, 1963 -1964,
1965; 1980 -1990 Population and Land Use Forecasts, January 1974;
Corpus Christi Beach and Washington -Coles Redevelopment Plans, 1978.
Procedures: The staff has identified neighborhoods in which there was
significant deterioration of physical conditions and /or high concentra-
tions of minority and low income people. These neighborhoods are
generally located in census tracts that have been determined as eligible
for expenditure of Community Development Block Grant funds for various
improvements. It is proposed to develop for each of these neighborhoods,
a comprehensive redevelopment plan. This work element will be closely
coordinated with Element 4.4, Neighborhood Circulation Studies.
Staffing: CC, CCMPO
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: Neighborhood Redevelopment Plans
Funding Sources: CD
15
awP
Element (3.3) Aerial Photographs for City of Portland and alternate
aerial-photos for Corpus Christi.
Objective :• To provide a current set of 1" = 200' aerial photographs
of the City of Portland.
Previous Work: 1974 Aerial Photographs, City of Corpus Christi; June
1977 Aerial Photographs, Corpus Christi Study Area (exluding Portland).
Procedures: Portland is the only remaining portion of the Study Area
for which there does not exist current aerial - photographs. It is proposed
that aerials be made at a scale of 1" = 200'. These aerial photos will
be used to verify existing land uses and land use analysis. A copy will
be furnished to all CCUTS participating agencies upon request.
Staffing: CCMPO, consultant
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO
Product: Aerial Photographs of the City of Portland (1" = 200').
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
16
UWP
TASK (4.0) TRANSPORTATION PLAN REFINEMENT
Description: To evaluate alternative transportation networks for
the Corpus Christi urbanized area. Traffic assignment forecasts
provided by the State Department of Highways and Public Transpor-
tation will be used to evaluate existing and future transportation
systems. The adequacy of the transportation systems evaluated will
be projected with respect to projected traffic volumes and travel
patterns. Transportation corridors will also be identified with
emphasis being placed on resolution of existing corridor capacity
problems at major intersections. '
Funding Requirement: $48,176
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL) — $42,576
SDH &PT — $ 5,600
17
UWP
Element (4.1) Traffic Engineering Data Base
Objective: To maintain data base on traffic engineering features
developed from travel time and capacity analysis, accident analysis,,
and traffic volume analysis.
Previous Work: Unified Work Program 1977 -1978, Task 5.0 Traffic
Engineering Studies, Elements 5.1 Travel Time and Capacity Analysis,
5.2 Accident Analysis, 5.3 Central Business District Traffic and
Circulation Study; 1977 Origin Destination Survey.
Procedures: The staff, by utilizing data previously acquired in
various studies relating to the traffic assignment forecast project,
will develop a traffic engineering data base that will be used in
related studies for this year's work program. These studies include
Systems Analysis, Corridor Analysis, and various neighborhood circu-
lation studies. The data is applied in developing TSM improvements.
Staffing: CCMPO
SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: A current Traffic Engineering Data Base.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
18
UWP
Element (4.2) Transportation System Analysis
Objective: To evaluate the capability of street and highway systems
to accomodate forecast of traffic volumes and to amend the plan as
necessary.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study, 1963 -1964;
Cows Christi Urban Transportation Study Update,. 1974; Unified Work
Programs, 1976 -1978.
Procedures: By using traffic generation models developed by the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, traffic assignments
will be forecasted for existing streets, highways, and other major
transportation facilities. Continued consideration of energy conserva-
tion, air quality maintenance and the environmental impacts of proposed
projects will be incorporated within the scope of this work element.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH&PT
Product: The Transportation Systems Analysis report with recommendations
for future improvements.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
19
UWP
Element (4.3) Corridor Analysis
Objective To identify congested corridors and transportation
facilities based on short and long range traffic assignments.
Previous Work: 1976 Origin Destination Survey; 1978 Traffic
Assignment Forecast. Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Studies,
1963 -1964, 1974.
Procedures: The capacity and quality of service provided on
existing corridors will be analyzed in conjunction with the short
and long range forecasted traffic assignments. Resolution of
corridor capacity deficiencies will be emphasized. This particular
work element will be closely related to the transportation systems
analysis work project, Element 4.2 in order to avoid duplication
in data collection analysis.
Staffing: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: Short and long range corridor analysis will be used in
developing TSM improvements as well as long range transportation
improvement programs for city transportation facilities which have
been identified as having existing traffic volume congestion prob-
lems or forecasted traffic congestion.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
20
DWP
Element (4.4) Neighborhood Circulation Studies
Objective: To develop recommendations for improvements of circu-
lation systems within neighborhoods identified for plan development
under the Community Development Block Grant program.
Previous Work: Unified Work Program, 1977 -1978; Neighborhood Plan
Improvements, 1978.
Procedures: Redevelopment plans for selected neighborhoods will be
prepared by the Department of Planning and Urban Development staff.
In conjunction with the neighborhood planning activity, the trans-
portation planning staff will analyze existing circulation patterns
for each neighborhood and recommend improvements consistent with
short and long range plans for the City, including TSM type projects.
Staffing: CC,_CCMPO, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: Neighborhood Plan for Development.
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL), SDH &PT
21
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TASK (5.0) TRANSIT PLANNING
Description: The transit planning work program consists of
continuing planning activities in transit development, transit
marketing, elderly and handicapped evaluation, as well as special
studies of park- and -ride service feasibility and a new transit
maintenance facility. The special studies will emphasize improving
transit operating and maintenance facilities and a shift in
operating policy to provide more express services. The route
system planning, marketing work and the special park and ride
study are all part of the Transportation System Management process.
Funding Requirement: -- $75,399
Funding Sources:* FHWA (PL) - $ 2,899
UMTA $58,000
cc - $14,500
* Includes fiscal year 1978 -1979 application to UMTA requesting
technical studies funding (Section 9) in the amount of $50,000
to be matched by $12,500 in local money or in -kind services.
The balance of funding consist of technical studies moneys.
earmarked for projects carried over from previous funding years.
22
UWP
Element (5.1) Planning Administration
Objective: To manage and administer the various Transit Technical
Studies programs.
Previous Work: Technical Studies Grants TX -09 -0031, TX -09 -0065,
and TX -09 -0069.
Procedures: The transit planning staff will manage all Transit
Technical Studies programs, prepare quarterly progress reports,
monitor spending of grant moneys, and provide input to the prep-
aration of planning documents such as the Unified Work Program,
Transportation Improvement Program, Transportation System Manage-
ment Element, and Annual Report.
Staffing: CC, CCMPO
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: Quarterly Progress Reports, Unified Work Programs, Trans-
portation Improvement Program, Transportation System Management
Element.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC, FHWA (PL)
23
UWP
Element (5.2) Transit Development Program
Objective: To maintain on a continuous basis a transit development
program for Corpus Christi.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Transit Study 1974; Corpus Christi
Transit Development Program, 1976 -1980.
Procedures: The transit planning staff will maintain and update the
transit development program so that it is consistent with the long -
range transportation plan, other comprehensive plans for the urbanized
area, and short -range transportation planning developed under the
transportation systems management element of the transportation plan.
Activities will include surveillance and analysis of existing transit
services; the development of_ alternatives for improvements in transit
services over a five -year period; and generation of information needed
for long -range transportation planning and other regional planning.
Activities will be coordinated closely with Elements 5.3, 5.4 and 5.6,
as well as other tasks and elements of the Unified Work Program.
Staffing: CC
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: Process for updating the transit development program for
Corpus Christi and a revised 5 -year development program.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC
24
UWP
Element (5.3) Route System Studies (TSM)
Purpose: To review fixed route transit services, evalute system
alternatives, and recommend changes to the fixed route system.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Transit Development Program, 1976 -1980.
Procedures: As part of the Transportation System Management process,
the Corpus Christi Transit staff will collect pertinent data relating
to each transit route including mileage, operating speed, passenger
loads by trip, and maximum load points. Service area covered by each
route will be determined and analyzed as to adequacy for the area
served. Alternative route plans will be developed and evaluated in
terms of length, speed, vehicles required, estimated increase in riders,
etc. Schedules will be developed allowing buses to depart the ends
of a route in accordance with clockface schedules.
Staffing: CC
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: A system of route and schedule revisions that will maximize
service yet minimize operating costs.
Funding Sources: UMTA
CC
25
UWP
Element (5.4) Marketing Analysis (TSM)
Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of the marketing program.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Transit Marketing Plan, April 1978.
Procedures: The transit planning staff will analyze the impact
and effectiveness of various marketing efforts implemented by the
Corpus Christi Transit System. Methods to be utilized would
include on -board bus passenger surveys, telephone surveys, and
home interviews in order to solicit rider and non -rider response
to various marketing efforts. Staff will review marketing efforts
to determine conformity to the marketing plan and will recommend
future marketing efforts or plan modifications. The marketing
studies are part of the Transportation System Management process.
Staffing: CC
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: A continuing effective transit marketing effort.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC
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LIM
Element (5.5) Elderly and Handicapped Analysis
Objective: To measure and analyze the effectiveness of transit
service to elderly and handicapped persons of Corpus Christi.
Previous Work: A study of Senior Citizens in Corpus Christi,
October, 1973; interim report on existing transportation services
for elderly and handicapped persons, January 1976; an analysis
of needs and development of a plan for elderly and handicapped
services, 1978.
Procedures: The transit planning staff will measure the customer
knowledge and use of elderly and handicapped services through the
use of on -board survey, home and senior citizen center interviews,
telephone surveys, or self- identification techniques. The oper-
ation of elderly and handicapped services will be analyzed for
efficiency and effectiveness. Recommendations will be made for
equipment and service modifications.
Staffing: CC
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: A program for the continued provision of transit services
to elderly and handicapped persons.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC
27
UWP
Element (5.6) Park- and -Ride Feasibility Study (TSM)
Objective: To develop a plan for providing park- and -ride express
bus service in Corpus Christi.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Transit Development Program, 1976 -1980.
Procedures: This study is expected to include the following activities:
(1) Review previous TDP and current transportation planning
activities; (2) obtain origin - destination data for all person trips
from TDHPT; (3) obtain corridor volumes from TDHPT; (4) identify likely
corridors and estimate possible mode split; (5) identify potential
locations for park- and -ride stations; (6) estimate number of vehicles
needed to provide service in likely corridors; (7) develop plan for
park- and -ride services; and (8) prepare program for implementation of
park- and -ride service. This is a Transportation System Management
program.
Staffing: CC, Consultant
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: An implementation plan and program for expanded park- and -ride
bus service.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC
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Element (5.7) Maintenance Facility Study
Purpose: To conduct preliminary architectural and engineering
feasibility assessment, develop cost estimates, and prepare
environmental impact assessment for new transit maintenance and
administration facility.
Previous Work: Corpus Christi Transit Development Program, 1976 -1980.
Procedures: This study is expected to: (1) review previous site
location work done by City staff, (2) prepare a site plan, (3) con-
duct preliminary architectural and engineering assessment and cost
estimates, and (4) prepare environmental impact assessment for new
transit maintenance and administration facility.
Staffing: CC, Consultant
Agency Responsibility: CC
Product: Preliminary architectural and engineering feasibility,
site plan, cost estimates, and environmental impact assessment for
new maintenance and administration facility.
Funding Sources: UMTA, CC
29
UWP
TASK (6.0) AIR QUALITY STUDIES
Description: Two basic work elements are proposed under Task 6.0 -
the annual air quality consistency determination and development of
a.transportation control plan for the State Implementation Plan for
air quality planning.
Funding.Requirements: $6,000
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL) - $5,000
SDH &PT - $1,000
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Element (6.1) Air Quality Consistency Determination
Ob ective: To make an annual determination on the consistency of
the transportation plan with the State Implementation Plan.
Previous Work: Air Quality Analysis of the Corpus Christi Urban
Transportation Study Plan for 1990.
Staffing: SDH &PT, CCMPO
Agency Responsibility: SDH &PT, CCMPO
Product: A report on the consistency of the transportation plan
with the State Implementation Plan, and the national goal of
improving and maintaining air quality.
Funding Sources_: FHWA (PL)
SDH &PT
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UWP
z UWP
Element (6.2) Transportation Control Plan
Objective: To prepare a report on the feasibility of implementing
transportation controls that could improve air quality.
Previous Work: Transportation Systems Management Plan for Corpus
Christi Urbanized Area, 1977, 1978.
Procedures: To investigate the feasibility of transportation controls,
and to submit recommendations to the State for incorporation into the
State Implementation Plan.
Staffing: CCMPQ, SDH &PT
Agency Responsibility: CCMPO, SDH &PT
Product: Transportation Control Plan Report
Funding Sources: FHWA (PL), SDH &PT
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TOTAL
$59,438
$20,500
$88,053
$48,176
$75,399
$ 6,000
297 566
BUDGET BY FUNDING SOURCE
1979 Unified Work Program
FHWA (PL) SLS
Sec. 112 SDH ?/
HUD SLS (CORPUS UMTA
"701 "
SLS (CORPUS CITY OF
&PT
/CD CHRISTI, CBCOG) (Section 9)
CHRISTI) CORPUS CHRISTI
TASK 1.0 ADMINISTRATION & -
MANAGEMENT $40,000 $15,438
$ 2,667 $1,333
( 11701 ") (CBCOG)
TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF
'. DOCUMENTS $11,000) $ 9,500
TASK 3.0 SOCIO - ECONOMIC,
LAND USE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA $ 5,750 $ 3,500
$50,000
$28,803
(CD)
• TASK 4.0 TRANSPORTATION
PLAN REFINEMENT $42,576 $ 5,600
TASK 5.0 TRANSIT PLANNING $ 2,899
$58,0004/
$14,500
TASK 6.0 AIR QUALITY STUDIES $ 5,000 $ 1,000
- TOTALS 107 2255/ 35 038
$52,667 $1,333 $58,000
$14,500 $28,803
l/ SLS - State -Local Share
2/ SDH &PT - State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
• 3/ Allocation of $1•1000 in FHWA (PL) funds to reimburse SDH &PT for costs in printing annual report.
•: 4/ Includes $10,000 carryover from previous grant. FY 1979 UMTA technical studies grant - $50,000 with $12,500 local match.
5/ Includes a carryover of $59,499 from previous years.
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TOTAL
$59,438
$20,500
$88,053
$48,176
$75,399
$ 6,000
297 566
TASK 1.0
ADMINISTRATION AND
PARTICIPATION
MANAGEMENT
TASK 2.0
PREPARATION OF
DOCUMENTS
i
TASK 3.0
SOCIO - ECONOMIC,
CORPUS CHRISTI
LAND USE AND
COASTAL BEND
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
TASK 4.0
TRANSPORTATION
MPO -
PLAN REFINEMENT
TASK 5.0
TRANSIT PLANNING
TASK 6.0
AIR QUALITY STUDIES
(FHWA PL)
TOTALS
I
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PROPOSED AGENCY
PARTICIPATION
1979 Unified Work Program
STATE DEPARTMENT
CORPUS CHRISTI
COASTAL BEND
OF HIGHWAYS AND
MPO -
CITY OF
COUNCIL OF
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
(FHWA PL)
CORPUS CHRISTI
_
GOVERNMENTS
CONSULTANT
TOTAL
$15,438
$40,000
$4,000'
$59,438
$ 9,500
$11,000
$20,500
$ 3,500
$78,803
$5,750
$88,053
$ 5,600
$42,576
$48,176
$ 2,899
$49,500
$23,000
$75,399
$ 1,000
$ 5,000
6,000
35 038
101 475
$128,303
IL O-00
IgL750
$297,566
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TITLE VI DOCUMENTATION
REGARDING
TECHNICAL AND PLANNING ASSISTANCE
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
July, 1978
TITLE VI'DOCUMENTATION
PROFILE OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE URBANIZED AREA
Description of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
The City of Corpus Christi has been designated by the Governor of Texas
as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Corpus Christi area.
Staff support for the MPO function is provided by the City's Department
of Planning and Urban Development and Department of Traffic and Transit.
The only urban mass transit property serving the urbanized area is owned
by the City of Corpus Christi and operated as a part of the Department of
Traffic and Transit. The City works cooperatively with the Texas Department
of Highways and Public Transportation in carrying out the transportation
planning process for the urbanized area.
Description of the Urbanized Area
The population and demographic data presented here are for the Corpus
Christi Urbanized area. The figures are from the 1970 Census. As
Corpus Christi does not have a significant American Indian, Asian or
Pacific Islander population, data for these minorities are not given
here.
a. Population Statistics
Number Percent of Total
(1) Total Population 212,854 100
(2) Black 10,634 5.0
(3) Hispanic 84,414 39.7
b. Population Trends
Percent Change from 1960 to 1970
(1) Total Population +20.0
(2) Black +13.8
(3) Hispanic +39.2
c. Median Income
(1) Median family income $8,587
(2) Median black family income 5,267
(3) Median hispanic family income 6,233
TITLE VI DOCUMENTATION
d. Families Below Median Income
(a) Total number of families 51,789
e. Auto Availability
Urbanized
Urbanized
Black
Hispanic
(b)
Number
of minority families
2,464
17,896
(c)
Number
of families with
1,942
12,628
3,126
income
below urbanized area
30.1%
16.2%
(3)
median'income
74,520
3,958
25,298
(d)
Percent of families witn
78.8%
70.6%
1,380
income
below urbanized area
median
income
e. Auto Availability
f. Employment Characteristics
Urbanized
Urbanized
Area
Black
Hispanic
(1) Occupied Housing Units (OHU)
60,820
3,145
19,312
(2) OHUs with no auto available
6,310
947
3,126
(3) Percent of OHUs with no auto
10.47
30.1%
16.2%
f. Employment Characteristics
S. Profile Map
The profile map on the urbanized area is presented as FIGURE 1 and la.
Overlays (FIGURES lb through le) show areas with higher than average
minority populations, households with no auto available and incomes below
property level; location of meetings and public hearings; and organizations
represented in the citizen participation process.
Identification of Transit Systems within the Urbanized Area
Corpus Christi Transit, owned and operated by the•City of Corpus Christi,
is the only urban mass transit property operating within the urbanized area.
2
Urbanized
Area Total
Black
Hispanic
(1)
Civilian labor force
77,797
4,115
26,678
(2)
Minority percent of labor
force
5.3%
34.3%
(3)
Employed
74,520
3,958
25,298
(4)
Unemployed
3,277
157
1,380
S. Profile Map
The profile map on the urbanized area is presented as FIGURE 1 and la.
Overlays (FIGURES lb through le) show areas with higher than average
minority populations, households with no auto available and incomes below
property level; location of meetings and public hearings; and organizations
represented in the citizen participation process.
Identification of Transit Systems within the Urbanized Area
Corpus Christi Transit, owned and operated by the•City of Corpus Christi,
is the only urban mass transit property operating within the urbanized area.
2
TITLE VI'DOCUMENTATION
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING
a. Dissemination of Information
The Transportation Improvement Program for the Corpus Christi area is
discussed and adopted each year by the Policy Advisory Committee for
the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Study. This is done at a public
hearing, covered by the local news media, where citizens are invited to
attend and to speak.
The transit staff encourages coverage by the local news media. During
the past year, the transit General Manager has been interviewed by the
newspapers, and by each of the local television stations. News releases
on service changes, as well as general news releases on transit services
and on programs for special segments of the population, are sent to all
local newspapers and radio and television stations.
The City Council is the policy- making body for the transit system. The
Council, at open meetings, discusses and approves all grant requests,
major equipment purchases, and major changes in service.
The following is a list of news releases, notices, and public hearings
related to transit in Corpus Christi during the past year:
August 25, 1977 - News release on schedule changes
August 29, 1977 - Schedule changes in effect
September 9, 1977 - Policy Advisory Committee meeting; approval of
Transportation Improvement Program and 1977 -78 Annual Element
September 29, 1977 - Published notice of public hearing on Section 5
Operating Assistance application
October 13, 1977 - Published notice of public hearing on Section 5
Operating Assistance application
October 26, 1977 - Public hearing on Section 5 Operating Assistance
application
November 10, 1977 - News release on bus route change
November 14, 1977 - Bus route change in effect
November 17, 1977 - News release on public opinion session in
connection with special transit marketing study
November 26, 1977 - Public opinion session in connection with
special transit marketing study
November 25, 1977 - News release on temporary route changes due
to street paving project
November 29, 1977 - News release on new transit map
February 13, 1978 - News release on special fares for elderly
3
TITLE VI DOCUMENTATION
March 249 1978 - Published notice of public hearing on supple -
mental Section 5 Capital Grant application
April 8, 1978 - Published notice of public hearing on supple-
mental Section 5 Capital Grant application
April 26, 1978 - Public hearing on supplemental Section 5
Capital Grant application
May 30, 1978 - News release on schedule changes
June 5, 1978 - Schedule changes in effect
June 16, 1978 Published notice of-public hearing on new
Section 5 Capital Grant application
July 7, 1978 - Published notice of public hearing on new
Section 5 Capital Grant application
July 19, 1978 - Public hearing on new Section 5 Capital Grant
application
Minority news media in Corpus Christi consist of the following stations,
which are oriented to the Mexican - American community: KORO television,
KUNO radio and KCCT radio. These stations are sent all news releases on
transit, as are the non - minority stations. The general manager of
KORO was one of two news media representatives interviewed during the
specialized research phase of a recent transit marketing study.
During recent years, no large transit projects or major service changes
requiring extensive public participation have been undertaken in Corpus
Christi.
b. Mechanisms for Citizen Impact on Planning Decisions
The transportation planning process provides for public discussion and
adoption of the Unified Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program,
Transportation Plan, and other planning documents by the Policy Advisory
Committee of the Urban Transportation Study. This committee meets at least
once each year in a public meeting.
c. Representation on Boards
Other than the Policy Advisory Committee, which is composed of elected
officials representing various governments in the area, and its Steering
Committee, there are no nonelected public boards, advisory councils or
committees that meet on a regular basis and contribute to the planning
and programming process for urban transit.
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IDENTIFICATION AND CONSIDERATION OF TRANSIT NEEDS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
a. Opinion Survey Techniques
Whenever special studies, opinion surveys, and other transit research is
conducted, it is structured to include adequate representation of minority
population groups. Because such research often concentrates on transit
riders, and minorities make up a greater proportion of transit riders than
they do of the population as a whole, the research often tends to focus on
the needs of minorities.
During the past year, a special transit marketing study was undertaken
by a consultant for the City of Corpus Christi. The research phase of
this study included both an in -home survey of transit attitudes and
opinions, and smaller focus groups made up of transit riders. The
following table compares the in -home interview sample with the urbanized
area population.
Survey Sample Urbanized Area
1977 1970
Population
Persons
300
212,854
Families
300
57,789
Family Income
$ 0 -$ 4,999
15%
24%
5,000- 9,999
27%
35%
10,000- 14,999
23%
24.
15,000--24,999
22%
13%
25,000 +
14%
3%
Race /Ethnic
Black
9%
5%
Hispanic
44%
40%
Sex
Male
45%
49%
Female
55%
51%
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It should be noted that the comparison of income distribution is distorted
because of inflationary changes between the 1,970 census and the 1977
marketing research.
In addition to the in -home survey, the transit marketing study research
included small focus groups of bus riders, where several techniques were
used to elicit opinions and attitudes regarding the transit system.
The precise ethnic makeup of these focus groups was not reported on. The
groups were selected to be generally representative of the population.
Because they consisted of bus riders, they actually provided a somewhat
greater representation of minorities than does the population as a whole.
b. Needs Analysis
The transit marketing study included some analysis of transit needs as
expressed by various segments of the population, as reported in the
Corpus Christi Final Marketing Report. When broken down into Anglo and
non - Anglo, the minority group (non - Anglo) bus riders expressed a priority
for transit improvements in the areas of comfort, waiting areas, and
frequency. The focus group respondents, while not broken down into
minority and non - minority persons, generally mentioned as areas in need
of improvement hours of operation, routing, frequency of service and
waiting comfort.
The area planning documents (Transportation Plan, TSM Plan, TIP) address
the transportation needs of all persons in the area. These planning
documents do not specifically isolate minority population groups.
No Alternative Analyses are being undertaken. Non - discrimination is
not specifically addressed in area TSM plans since planners have not
encountered evidence or charges of discrimination in the planning or
implementation of transportation projects.
The Unified Work Program assesses minority transit needs as a part of
the Neighborhood Planning work, which is concentrated in minority and
low- income areas of the City.
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c. Use of Identified Needs
Needs identified included improvements in comfort, waiting areas,
routing, frequency of service and hours of operation. Some improvement
in riding comfort will be provided by the replacement of older buses with
new advanced design buses. This bus replacement program is specified in
the Transportation Improvement Program. Also addressed in the TIP is the
need for improvements in waiting areas. A multi -year program of installing
new bus shelters is underway, with about 15 shelters being installed
per year. Because these shelters are installed at high - patronage bus
stops, they will especially benefit minority groups. Transportation
System Management (TSM) planning will attempt to meet some of the needs
identified for improvements in routing.
Without an increase in overall bus service, however, it will not be
possible to meet the needs for increased frequency, a more extensive
route system,or longer hours of operation. The City Council, which is the
policy making body for the transit system, reduced transit service in the
1977 -78 budget, and is expected to provide little or no budget increase
for 1978 -79.
d. A -95 Review
No comments were supplied by local civil rights agencies during the
A -95 review process.
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Corpus Christi, Tex s
_day of 19911
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus-Christi, Texas.
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance,
a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the
Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed
finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution
shall be read at three meetings of the City Council; I, therefore, request
that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance
finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City
Council.
Respectfully,
THE
The Charter Rule was suspended by
'Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Bob Gulley
David Diaz
'Ruth. Gill
Joe Holt
_
Tony Juarez, Jr.
.—
Edward L. Sample
_
The above ordinance-was
passed by
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Bob Gulley
David Diaz
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Ruth Gill
Joe Holt
Tony Juarez, Jr.
_
� Edward L. Sample
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OF �ORP CHRISTI, TEXAS
allowing vote:
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