Committees
Transportation Policy Board (TPC) – The TPC is the governing body of the MPO. It’s made up of elected officials and decision-makers from the cities, counties, and transportation agencies in the region. The TPC makes final decisions on transportation plans, projects, and funding. They approve all major documents like the MTP, TIP, and UPWP. They ensure transportation planning meets federal and state regulations, and they represent the public’s interest at the policy level.
Tim Short, Chairperson, Wichita Falls Mayor
Austin Cobb, City Council Representative
Patrick Jacob, Lakeside City Mayor
Whitney Flack, City Council Representative
Dennis Wilde, NORTEX Regional Planning Commission
Jeff Watts, Pleasant Valley Representative
David Rohmer, TxDOT District Engineer
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works
Jim Johnson, Vice Chairperson, Wichita County Judge
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – The TAC is a group of transportation and planning professionals who provide expert advice and recommendations to the TPC. They review transportation projects and plans for accuracy and feasibility. They evaluate technical aspects like traffic forecasts, environmental impact, safety, and engineering requirements. The TAC recommends which projects should move forward for funding or implementation, and they help draft documents like the MTP, TIP, and UPWP before they go to the TPC for approval.
Lin Barnett, MPO Director & TAC Chairperson
Zach Husen, TxDOT Director of Construction
Callan Coltharp, TxDOT Director of Transportation Operations
Colby Shelton, TxDOT Director of Maintenance
Karen Montgomery Gagne, CWF Community Development Planning Administrator
Doug Wooster, CWF Traffic Superintendent
Daryn Sims, TxDOT Area Engineer
Tyson Traw, City of Wichita Falls, Deputy Director of Public Works
Shaun Barnes, TxDOT TP&D Director
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) – BPAC is a group that focuses specifically on planning, promoting, and improving biking and walking infrastructure and policies within the MPO region. It’s an advisory committee that provides input to the TAC and, indirectly, to the TPC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and recommend plans, projects, and policies for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure (such as trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and accessibility).
- Identify safety concerns and recommend solutions for high-risk areas.
- Promote multimodal transportation by encouraging biking and walking as viable alternatives to driving.
- Help with public outreach to encourage input from cyclists, pedestrians, and accessibility advocates.
- Support long-range planning, including updates to bicycle and pedestrian elements of the MTP.
Who’s on the BPAC?
Membership usually includes a mix of:
- Residents and cycling/pedestrian advocates
- City and county staff
- Public health officials
- Disability/accessibility representatives
- Nonprofit and community organization members
- School or university reps (especially if Safe Routes to School is a focus)
Why BPAC Matters:
- Ensures equity in transportation planning by including the voices of non-motorized users.
- Helps the MPO meet federal planning requirements for multimodal transportation.
- Improves public health, safety, and quality of life by promoting walkable and bike-friendly communities.