Committees
Governmental Policy & Liaison Committee (GP&L)
The Herkimer-Oneida Counties Governmental Policy & Liaison Committee (GP&L), designated by the governor of New York, serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Oneida-Herkimer Counties area. As the MPO, the GP&L continues to be responsible, in cooperation with the State and transit operators, for carrying out the transportation process as it relates to the use of federal transportation funds.
Transportation Planning Committee (TPC)
The Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) is a body subsidiary to the GP&L committee. The GP&L has delegated to the TPC the responsibility of overseeing the progress of work tasks, of reviewing reports and documents on transportation issues, and providing the GP&L with recommendations and sound technical advice on transportation related subjects..
Transportation Coordination Committee (TCC)
The HOCTC TCC was formed in 2007 under the federal requirement of SAFETEA-LU to help develop the 2008 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Its members include public and private transportation providers, not-for-profit transportation providers, human service providers, governmental social service agencies, transportation planning agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders. The TCC is a formal platform to brainstorm solutions and projects to address identified transportation needs and barriers in a coordinated planning effort. There is a need for more transportation coordination and options, more transportation-related partnerships, and cost-cutting measures in the delivery of transportation services for customers.
Transportation Safety Subcommittee (TSC)
The Transportation Safety Subcommittee (TSC) is a coordinating body to oversee the implementation of the Oneida and Herkimer Counties SS4A Safety Action Plan and be the responsible steward for implementing policy and process changes. The TSC will be comprised of HOCTC staff and stakeholders who can assist with implementation. Sample process areas that the TSC will focus on include refining the Complete Streets project development processes; speed management and changes in roadway user behavior; promoting education in transportation safety; utilizing local codes to incentivize safety improvements and enhancing post-crash care (all components of the Safe Systems Approach). The TSC can also advise the MPO regarding how best to allocate UPWP staff resources under the work task: Roadway Safety Planning and Implementation.
Regional Mobility Management Council (RMCC)
The Regional Mobility Coordination Council (RMCC) will act as the body tasked with advancing mobility in Oneida County, ensuring better alignment among Section 5311 recipients, human service agencies, public transportation providers, and local and regional planning entities. The RMCC will be made up of stakeholders representing a wide range of services in the region. The council will meet at regular intervals to strategize on how to best realize recommendations made in the HOCTC 2025-2028 Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). The RMCC goals are to foster collaboration among partners, advance access and equity in transportation, build a sustainable and reliable transportation network, and increase awareness and utilization of services.
