The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) includes representatives from state, local and federal transportation agencies, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, public utilities, the taxicab industry and charter bus/van operators.
This committee provides technical assistance and recommendations to the Transportation Policy Committee. TAC reviews the procedures for the various phases of transportation studies, methodologies, projections, assumptions and recommended plans and programs before submission to the Transportation Policy Committee. TAC also advises the staff in the conduct of technical activity. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Materials
- Mike Andrako, Franklin County Engineer’s Office
- Andy Biesterveld, COTA
- Christine Boucher, Columbus Region Logistics Council (CRLC)
- Laura Comek, Village of Lockbourne
- Barbara Cox, Franklin County Engineer’s Office
- Brian Davidson, ODOT District 6
- William Ferrigno, City of Delaware
- Nick Gill, MORPC
- Eric Hensley, Columbus Regional Airport Authority
- Matt Huffman, Clinton Township
- Tiffany Jenkins, Delaware County Engineer’s Office
- Morgan Kauffman, Vehicle for Hire Board
- Tom Komlanc, City of Gahanna
- Josh Lockhart, American Council of Engineering Companies
- Dina Lopez, FHWA
- Rozland McKee, Etna Township
- Kimberly Moss, OSU
- Matthew Peoples, City of Canal Winchester
- Scott Sanders, Delaware County Regional Planning Commission
- Letty Schamp, City of Hilliard
- Dan Sowry, Ohio EPA
- Reynaldo Stargell, City of Columbus
- Ty Thompson, ODOT District 5
- Scott Tourville, City of Columbus
- Jeremiah Upp, Fairfield County
- Andy Volenik, Delaware County Transit Board
- Kevin Weaver, City of Westerville – Vice Chair
- Gary Wilfong – City of Upper Arlington
- James Young, City of Columbus – Chair
February 1, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution T-1-23 Adopting the 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Objectives & Performance Measures
- Technical Assistance Program Update
- Air Quality Update
- Wayfinding Study
March 1, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution: T-2-23 Adopting MORPC Attributable Funding Commitments
- Resolution: T-3-23 Amending the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021 -2024 Transportation Improvement Program
- Transportation Review Advisory Council Project List Update
- Resolution: T-4-23 Adopting Updated Air Quality Conformity Determination for the Central Ohio Ozone Maintenance Area
- 2024 – 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
April 5, 2023
- Meeting Packet
- MPO Report – Money Mondays
- MPO Report – COTA Public Meetings Flyer
- Draft SFY 24-27 Transportation Improvement Plan
- 2024 – 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- TAC Member Update – Columbus
- Draft FY 2024 Planning Work Program (PWP)
- TAC Subcommittee Update – Intelligent Transportation Systems
- TAC Subcommittee Update – Active Transportation Committee
May 3, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- COTA Short Range Plan Update
- Resolution T-5-23 Adopting the SFY 24-27-Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution T-6-23 Acceptance of the MORPC Fiscal Year 2024 Planning Work Program
- T-7-23 Certification of the MORPC Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- Air Quality and Energy Grant Funding Project Updates
May 31, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Money Mondays
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY23
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY24
- TRAC 2023 Cycle Overview and Application Summary
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- LinkUS TSI Update
- Gohio Mobility Presentation
- Technical Assistance Program Updates
August 2, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Money Mondays
- Statewide Commuter Challenge
- LinkUS Newsletter
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution: T-8-23 Amending the SFY 24 Planning Work Program
- Resolution T-9-23: Authorizing the Executive Director to Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement With The Central Ohio Transit Authority For Transit Supportive Infrastructure Program
- Resolution T-10-23: Recognizing the Proposed Apportionment Of Sales Tax Revenues Collected By The Central Ohio Transit Authority As It Relates To The LinkUS Transit Supportive Infrastructure Program Funding
- Presentation: T-9-23 & T-10-23
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- Central Ohio Workforce Transit Plan
- TRAC Project Prioritization and Public Comment Update
- Technical Assistance Program SFY 24 Draft Program Guide
- Community Based Planning Assistance
August 30, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Money Mondays
- 2023 Safety Forum Announcement
- Planning MPO Report
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution T-12-23: Establishing Priorities for Central Ohio Candidate Projects Submitted in 2023 for TRAC Funding
- Resolution T-13-23: Adopting the 2024 Technical Assistance Program Guide
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update & Resolution T-15-23: Adopting the 2050 Forecast Household and Employment Variables
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funding Opportunities Update
October 4, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Money Mondays
- Trails & Tourism Economy
- Columbus Foundation’s annual The Big Table
- Technical Assistance Program
- Planning MPO Report
- MTP Update
- Complete Streets
- Active Transportation Committee
November 1, 2023
- Meeting Materials
- Money Mondays
- Planning MPO Report
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- Central Ohio Greenways Updates – Strategic Plan & Trail Communities
December 6, 2023
February 2, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Report
- Resolution for Gohio Program Contract and Resolution for Adopting Regional Mobility Plan
- Ohio Public Works Commission – Programs Update
- 2021 TAC Accomplishments
March 2, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Report
- Technical Assistance Program Update
- Air Quality Program Update
- Central Ohio Greenways Spring Events
April 6, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- TRAC Cycle Update
- Attributable Funds Report
- Active Transportation Committee – TAC Subcommittee
- Intelligent Transportation System Committee – TAC Subcommittee
- Regional Grant and Investment Opportunities
May 4, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY22
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY23
- Supplemental Attributable Funding Slides
- 2024-2050 MTP Development Process
- LinkUS Update
June 1, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY22
- Attributable Funds Report – SFY23
- TRAC Applications & MPO Prioritization Process
- MTP Goals & Objectives Review
- Trail Town Framework Planning
- RAPID 5 Update
- RAPID 5 Update Video
- Energy Program Update
August 3, 2022
August 31, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Amending the 2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Establishing Priorities for Central Ohio Candidate Projects Submitted in 2022 for TRAC Funding
- 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Goals & Objectives
- 5310 Program Management Plan Update
- COG Trail Town Framework
October 5, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- MTP Goals & Objectives
- ODOT Multimodal Design Guide
- Technical Assistance Program
November 2, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Handout – Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution T-14-22: Adopting the 2023 Technical Assistance Program Guide
- Resolution T-15-22: Adopting Goals for the 2024-2050 Columbus Area Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Presentation – Central Ohio Blueways Update
- Presentation – Annual Population Estimates
November 30, 2022
- Meeting Materials
- Attributable Funds Project Status Update
- Resolution: T-16-22 Amending the SFY 21-24 Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution T-17-22 Amending the SFY 2023 Planning Work
- 2024 – 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
- Air Quality Update
- Clean Ohio Conservation Program Update
Committee Leaders
James Young
Chair TAC
City Engineer and Administrator, City of Columbus
Kevin Weaver
Vice Chair TAC
Director of Public Service, City of Powell
