Technical Advisory Committee

About the Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was established to advise, provide expertise, and assess FAMPO’s plans and programs. TAC is comprised primarily of engineers, planners, and other professionals who represent local governments and transportation agencies. These individuals serve in an advisory capacity by providing recommendations to the FAMPO Policy Committee based on current technical sufficiency, accuracy and completeness of studies, plans, and programs.
Meetings
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings are always open to the public. During each meeting, there is a designated time for comments from members of the public. We encourage you to participate in TAC meetings.
Next Technical Advisory Committee Meeting: Monday, June 5, 2023, at 9:30 am. The meeting schedule is listed below and on the FAMPO calendar. Three days prior to the meeting, the agenda will be available below beside the meeting’s date.
TAC typically meets on the first Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is held at the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) building at 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 22401. Attendees may park behind the GWRC building in spaces reserved for GWRC staff or on the street as signs permit. Enter the GWRC parking lot from Charles Street, see map. Please check our online calendar for changes to the normal schedule and location.
There is also an option to attend the meeting virtually (committee members must provide advance notice of intent to attend virtually). In order to view documents being shared, you will want to join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting: https://georgewashingtonregionalcommission-601.my.webex.com/join/FAMPO For your smartphone or tablet, you may search your app store for Webex Meetings. If you are unable to join by computer, smartphone, or tablet, you can dial in using your phone: 1 (650) 479-3208 Access Code: 2630-410-3125
Participation Assistance
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the GWRC/FAMPO at 540-373-2890 or fampo@gwregion.org prior to the meeting. If hearing impaired, telephone 1-800-552-7917 (TTY) or 7-1-1
Committee Bylaws
View Technical Advisory Committee Bylaws – Adopted September 29, 2009/Amended November 9, 2020
Agendas and Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
February 6, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
March 6, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
April 3, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
May 1, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes– Video Recording
June 5, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
July 2023 – No Meeting
August 7, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
September 11, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
October 2, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
November 6, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
December 2023 – No Meeting
Find below meeting agendas and minutes compiled by year. Please also visit our Technical Advisory Committee playlist on YouTube, where video recordings of each meeting are available.
January 30, 2023 – Agenda
February 27, 2023 (Rescheduled to March 1, 2023) – Agenda
March 27, 2023 – Agenda
April 24, 2023 – Agenda
May 22, 2023 – Agenda
June 26, 2023 – Agenda
Members
Stafford County
- Matthew Lehane, First Vice Chair
Transportation Planner - Bryon Counsell
Public Works Director of Capital Construction - Adam Derrick (alternate)
Transportation Project Manager - Khapel W. Akbari (alternate)
Transportation Project Manager
King George County
- Nick Minor
Director of Economic Development - Kimberly Cook (alternate) Economic Development Specialist
Caroline County
- Mike Finchum
Director of Planning - Craig Pennington (alternate)
Planner
Spotsylvania County
- Paul Agnello, Second Vice Chair
Assistant Director for Transportation Planning - Rodney White
Transportation Planner - Jacob Pastwik (alternate)
Planner III - Mohamed Benomar (alternate) Associate Transportation Planner
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGo!)
- Melody Fowler
Deputy Director of Public Transit - R. Craig Reed (alternate) Policy/Planning & Compliance
City of Fredericksburg
- Jamie Jackson, Chair
Director of Public Transit - Bassam Amin
City Engineer - Mike Craig (alternate)
Senior Planner
VA Dept. of Rail & Public Transportation (DRPT)
- Amy Garbarini
Northern Virginia Transit Planner - Todd Horsley (alternate)
VA Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Michelle Shropshire
Assistant Fredericksburg District Administrator for Preliminary Engineering - Stephen Haynes
District Planning Manager - Susan Gardner (alternate)
Engineer Technician
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
- Christine Hoeffner
Manager, Project Development - Nick Ruiz
Planning Program Manager
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Steven Minor
Freight Program Manager and Planning Specialist
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC)
- Robert Schneider
Executive Director - Joe Stainsby (alternate)
Chief Development Officer
GWRideConnect
- Kate Gibson
GWRC Interim Executive Director - Leigh Anderson (alternate) Assistant Director
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Daniel Koenig
Community Planner - Chelsea Beytas (alternate) Community Planner