Technical Advisory Committee

Members of the Technical Advisory Committee actively engaging and sitting at the conference table at Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

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 – AgendaDraft MinutesMinutesVideo Recording

February 6, 2023 – AgendaDraft MinutesMinutesVideo Recording

March 6, 2023 – AgendaDraft MinutesMinutesVideo Recording

April 3, 2023 – AgendaDraft MinutesMinutes – Video Recording

May 1, 2023 – AgendaDraft 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.

2021:
Meeting minutes
Meeting agendas

2022:
Meetings minutes
Meeting agendas

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