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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or his designee, to finalize and execute a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) between Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction, maintenance, and operation of current and future bus stops and MetroRapid stations in TxDOT right of way.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Internal/External Customer Service Excellence ☒ 2. Stakeholder Engagement
☐ 3. Financial and Environmental Sustainability ☒ 4. Staff Development ☒ 5. Agency Growth Management
Strategic Objectives:
☐ 1.1 Safety & Risk ☒1.2 Continuous improvement ☒ 1.3 Dynamic Change
☐1.4 Culture of Innovation ☐2.1 Be an Employer of Choice ☒2.2 Organization Development
☐2.3 Organization Culture ☐3.1 Resource optimization ☐3.2 Safety Culture
☐3.3 Environmental Leadership ☐4.1 Educate & Call to Action ☒4.2 Build Partnerships
☒4.3 Value of Transit ☐4.4 Project Connect
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Entering into an MUA with TxDOT will ensure that Capital Metro is able to efficiently construct and modify current and future bus stops and MetroRapid stations. This provides for new and improved transit service for passengers. This agreement further reinforces the partnership with TxDOT in providing mobility alternatives and is valuable as Capital Metro continues to grow.
BUSINESS CASE: As Capital Metro continues to provide improvements to bus stops and transit related facilities, the MUA will allow coordination with TxDOT to be more seamless. This agreement will encompass all TxDOT right-of-way to facilitate the addition, improvement and/or removal of bus stops and MetroRapid stations. This MUA will be comprehensive to include all TxDOT right-of-way within the Capital Metro service area. There is no funding required for the execution of this agreement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on January 12, 2022.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: TxDOT allows use of its right of way for transportation related purposes by issuing legal multiple use agreements (MUA) to government entities. Previously, Capital Metro and TxDOT entered into separate MUAs for each bus stop or MetroRapid station to be constructed and operated in TxDOT right-of-way based on a particular corridor or project. This single MUA will replace those MUAs for existing stations and bus stops which will provide a more efficient contractual relationship between the parties. In addition, this MUA will provide for new additional stops and stations, streamlining the process for construction and operation of such improvements. The MUA will be continuously monitored and updated by TxDOT in partnership with Capital Metro staff as bus stops and stations within TxDOT Right of Way are added, improved, relocated or removed. The MUA will properly inventory Capital Metro bus stops and stations.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Not applicable
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction and Facilities Management
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2021-253
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (“Board of Directors”) and Capital Metro management endeavor to expand and improve transit service and provide access; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Capital Metro management recognize the need to provide additional bus stops and MetroRapid stations in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right of way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors that the President & CEO, or his designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) between Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction, maintenance, and operation of current and future bus stops and MetroRapid stations in TxDOT right of way.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Leslie Pool