I-10 West Expansion Project - Public Hearing

I-10 WEST EXPANSION PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING

February 16, 2017 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

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Public Hearing Outline

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Introductions

Meeting Format

Project Overview

Environmental Overview

Project Schedule and Funding

Next Steps

Public Comment Session

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Introductions

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Elected Officials Present TxDOT Representatives Project Team Members Partner Agency Representatives

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Meeting Format

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Purpose of the Public Hearing: To solicit feedback from the community regarding proposed improvements

Public Hearing Procedures and Protocols: – Sign up at speaker registration table

– Provide your name and organization (if applicable)

– Limit comments to three minutes

– Questions may be directed to project staff following the verbal comment period

Open House

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Additional Public Comment Opportunities

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Give Comment Card to TxDOT Staff Tonight

Provide Comments Verbally to the Court Reporter

Email Comments To: I10WestExpansionProject@Dannenbaum.com

Mail Comments To: I-10 West Expansion Project Team 415 Embassy Oaks, Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78216 Deadline For Comments: Friday, March 3, 2017

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Project Location Map

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I-10 West Expansion Project (FM 3351 to La Cantera Pkwy)

Approximately 5.9 Miles

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Project Description

Widen I-10 from FM 3351 to La Cantera Pkwy from an existing 4-lane facility to an 8-lane facility.

Provide one additional lane in each direction for High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), such as carpools, vanpools, and buses; as well as one additional lane in each direction for General Purpose (GP) traffic.

All proposed improvements within existing ROW.

Project over both the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones.

Project falls within the Upper Leon Creek watershed.

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Project Purpose & Need

The purpose of the proposed project is to improve mobility on I-10 between FM 3351 (Ralph Fair Rd) and La Cantera Pkwy to accommodate current and future traffic volumes.

The proposed project is needed because the capacity of I-10 between FM 3351 (Ralph Fair Rd) and La Cantera Pkwy is inadequate to meet current and future traffic volumes, resulting in reduced mobility (i.e. congestion).

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I-10 Corridor Development

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Existing & Projected Traffic Volume

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*TxDOT Traffic Count Maps; Traffic count collected on I-10 near Leon Springs. **TPP Memo (08/24/2014); Projected ADT for I-10 between FM 3351 (Ralph Fair Rd) and Dominion Drive.

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Project Resolution / Approval

This project was originally proposed to incorporate a tolling component; however, through the public involvement process and actions of the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Policy Board and TxDOT Commission, the tolling component has been removed from the plan.

The AAMPO has included this project within the Transportation Improvement Program for the region.

On May 26, 2016, the TxDOT Commission passed the necessary actions to move forward with the project.

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Existing Typical Section – “No-Build” Alternative

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Proposed Typical Section – “Build Alternative”

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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

What is an HOV lane?

An HOV lane, sometimes called a carpool lane, is a special lane reserved for the use of carpools, vanpools, buses, motorcycles, and emergency response vehicles.

These special lanes enable those who carpool or ride the bus to bypass the traffic in the adjacent, unrestricted General Purpose lanes. Lanes are identified as "2+" or "3+" which refers to the minimum number of occupants to qualify.

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What are the benefits of HOV lanes?

Reduction in Congestion

Increase in Ridership/Vanpools/Mass Transit Service

Moving More People

Improvement to Safety

Establishment of Corridor Reliability

Long-Term Mobility Choice

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

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Existing & Projected Level of Service

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Level of Service & Speed Analysis Results

Location 2019 "No Build" 2039 "No Build" 2019 "Build" 2039 "Build" LOS Speed LOS Speed LOS Speed LOS Speed

I-10 General Purpose Lanes D - E 58 F 48 B - C 66 C - D 63

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A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared along with the following technical reports:

The project would include mitigation for water resources and rare species

The Draft EA is available for public review upon request

Air Quality Technical Report Asbestos and Lead Testing Reports Biological Assessment/Biological Opinion Biological Technical Report Community Impacts Assessment Report Cumulative Impacts Assessment

Geologic Assessment / Karst Survey Hazardous Materials Site Assessment Indirect Impacts Analysis Traffic Noise Analysis Technical Report USFWS Biological Opinion Water Resources Technical Report

Environmental Considerations

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Project Development Schedule

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Initial Planning (AAMPO

Long Range Plan)

TxDOT Advanced

Project Development

Project Stakeholder

Meeting Host Public

Meeting

Finalize Schematic

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Host Public Hearing

Final Approval &

Begin Construction

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I-10 West Expansion Project - Funding & Tentative Schedule

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Project Funding: I-10 Estimated Total Project Cost - $70 Million Funding - Commission Discretionary (Category 12) Projected Timeline: Environmental Clearance - Spring 2017 Construction Letting - May 2017 Construction Start Date - Fall 2017 Anticipated Completion Date - Early 2020

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Recess

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5 Minute Recess

Public Comments Following Recess

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Recess

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5 Minute Recess

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Public Comments

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Other Ways to Provide Comments: Give Comment Card to TxDOT Staff Tonight Provide Comments Verbally to the Court Reporter Email Comments To: I10WestExpansionProject@Dannenbaum.com Mail Comments To: I-10 West Expansion Project Team 415 Embassy Oaks, Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78216 Deadline For Comments: Friday, March 3, 2017

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Public Comments

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Thank You

We greatly appreciate your attendance and participation.

Deadline for comments:

March 3, 2017

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