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Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:00 p.m.
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Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization
Thursday, September 17, 20202:00 p.m.
Call to Order, Proof of PostingWaco MPO Website September 11, 2020
City of Waco Website Quorum of Waco City Council
September 11, 2020
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Roll Call of Policy Board Members
Chairman Bell will ask each Policy Board member to respond present on the conference call to determine a quorum
Mayor Deaver or other Representative of the Waco City Council will conduct a roll call of Council Members to determine a quorum
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Reading of Public CommentsUnder social distancing guidelines, visitors were
requested to submit comments in advance
MPO Staff will read into the record any comments received
Visitors are allowed to listen to the meeting, but will not have an opportunity to speak on the call unless registered in advance
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Addressing the Board There is one separate public hearing upcoming:
Resolution 2020-8: Acceptance of proposed National Highway System designation changes within the Waco MPO
- and - Resolution 2020-9: Waco MPO Policy Board recommendations for
inclusion in the National Highway System within the Waco MPO Region
Members of the public may address the Policy Board if registered in advance Each speaker will be prompted when it is their opportunity to speak Each speaker is allotted one 3-minute presentation regardless of the
number of agenda items speaker wishes to address Non-English speakers and hearing-impaired requiring translators
may have up to 6 minutes Persons representing a group may have up to 10 minutes
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Approval of Meeting MinutesJuly 16, 2020
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Election of Policy Board Officers Policy Board officers serve one-year terms and may
be reelected once
Term of Office: October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021
Assume duties & responsibilities on October 1, 2020
Chairman Bell and Vice-Chair Holmes are both eligible for re-election
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Election of Policy Board OfficersPolicy Board Chair Nomination
Election
Policy Board Vice-Chair Nomination
Election
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National Highway System (NHS) was established by Congress in 1991
Identify highways critical to movement of people & go0ds between metropolitan areas Includes ports, military bases, other important destinations
Ensure NHS functions at satisfactory level of service Established funding set asides within each federal
transportation authorization
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Purpose & Goal of the NHS
Initial NHS System = small subset of entire highway network
MAP-21 Act additions to NHS by Congress Greatly expanded system mileage by adding all principal
arterials Difficult to meet NHS goals with current funding State of Good Repair Congestion / Reliability
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Consequences of FAST Act
Texas NHS Review July 16, 2020
Texas NHS StudyWaco MPO Modifications
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Initial Review MPO Meeting Staff and TAC Review
FHWA-TX/TPP Review Final Requests
Study Process
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Summer 2017 – Winter 2018
January 29, 2019 Spring-Summer 2019
Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review 16
MPO Staff Reviews1MPO staff leads review of NHS modifications and provides recommendations
TxDOT Map Updates5Official State maps are updated to reflect NHS modifications approved by FHWA
4 TxDOT Submission to FHWATxDOT TPP reviews MPO supported modifications and develops official submission documentation, which are submitted to the FHWA Texas Division Office and forwarded to FHWA-HQ
2Coordinated review of recommendations based on federal guidelines
TxDOT & FHWA Final Review and Concurrence
Policy Board Support & MPO Concurrence Statements3MPO provides official concurrence statements in the form of MPO Letter of Resolution supporting modifications
Next Step: MPO Review & Concurrence Process
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
NHS Evaluation Process
Major Considerations for NHS Inclusion Serve major activity centers or intermodal facilities Serve long-distance travel needs and connect large regions Provide mobility across a region, especially between outlying areas and the urban core Avoid residential areas and provide limited access to surrounding land uses Directly link Interstate Highways, Freeways, or Expressways
Recommendations supported by roadway performance data and a review of regional system connectivity
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Criteria based on FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
NHS Background and Study Approach
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Agency Roles in NHS Designation/Modification
MPOs consider possible modifications for alignment with regional priorities and provides guidance and statements of support
TxDOT provides initial analysis, offers technical support, and facilitates stakeholder input
FHWA provides guidance on the review process and approves or rejects final requests to change the system
NHS History
Originally designated in 1995 through cooperation between local transportation officials and FHWA
MAP-21 legislation (2012) automatically added around 4,000 miles to the system in Texas
This study is the first attempt to comprehensively evaluate the NHS in Texas since it was created
Texas NHS Study Objectives
Review the NHS in a data-driven manner using Federal criteria & guidelines, suggest additions and removals
Coordinate with FHWA-Texas and ensure support from MPOs and other partners
Prepare and submit official requests to change NHS to FHWA
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
NHS Background and Study Approach
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The National Highway System shall consist of interconnected urban and rural principal arterials and highways (including toll facilities) which serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, other intermodal transportation facilities and other major travel destinations; meet national defense requirements; and serve interstate and interregional travel.
23 CFR 470.107 (b)
NHS Principal Arterial Review
Serve long-distance and regional travel needs
Serve major activity centers
Limit access to surrounding land uses and avoid residential areas
Create an interconnected system linking other major facilities (no NHS stubs)
Intermodal Connector Review
Apply federal criteria for trip generation specific to each facility
Review connector efficiency: Is this the most direct way to access the facility from the NHS?
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Implications of NHS Designation
National Performance Management Measures - MPOs and States required to track and set targets for improvement: – Pavement condition– Bridge condition– Safety– Travel Time Reliability
Removal from the NHS system does not affect overall Federal funding eligibility Projects on NHS facilities are subject to
Federal Design Standards
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Texas NHS Review
National Highway System in Texas
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Source: Texas HPMS 2017 Year-End Data Submission
Texas NHS FactsOver 18,000 centerline miles (6% of all roadway miles)450 million vehicle-miles traveled (60% of all vehicle travel)58 million truck-miles traveled (75% of all truck travel)
Current System Designation
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
National Highway System in Waco MPO
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Source: Texas HPMS 2017 Year-End Data Submission
Waco MPO NHS Facts169 centerline miles (6% of total miles)5 million daily vehicle-miles traveled (63% of total travel)1 million daily truck-miles traveled (87% of all truck travel)
Current System Designation
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Step 1: Use FHWA guidelines to identify potential Urban Principal Arterials
Translate “Typical Characteristics” into Scores (0 – 4) to identify likely Principal Arterials
Step 1 of NHS Review Process
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AADTTypical of MA MA or PA Typical of PA
3,000 7,000 14,000 27,000 or more
0 points 0.5 points 1 point
Divided/Undivided
Typical of MA MA or PA Typical of PA
None Unprotected/CTL Raised Median (Curbed) Positive Barrier
0 points 0.5 points 1 point
Access ControlMA or PA Typical of PA
None Partial Access Control Full Access Control
0 points 1 point
Right-of-Way (ft.)*Typical of MA MA or PA Typical of PA
50 90 250 300 or more
0 points 0.5 points 1 point
Criteria based on FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013*Estimates developed by Jacobs based on 20th/80th percentile
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Step 2 of NHS Review Process
Review corridors to ensure they function as Principal Arterials that: Serve major activity centers Serve long-distance travel needs and connect large regions Provide mobility across a region, especially between outlying areas
and the urban core Avoid residential areas and provide limited access to surrounding
land uses Directly link Interstate Highways, Freeways, or Expressways
Inconsistencies between actual function and
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Criteria based on FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures, 2013
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Step 3 of NHS Review Process
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Area Type Arterial SpacingCentral business district 1/8-1/2 mile
Urban (central city except CBD) 1/2-1 mile
Suburban 1-2 miles
Lowest density development 2-3 miles
Step 3: Review Suggested Modifications against System Architecture Needs• Look at overall allocation of Principal Arterials,
following density and spacing guidelines• Revise any stub connections• Use rules of thumb to resolve dense arterial
areas
July 16, 2020
Texas NHS Review
Waco MPO NHS Modifications Requests
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CorridorsAdd 1 corridor/2.9 mi.Remove 5 corridors/27.4 mi.
Existing NHS
Existing NHS Intermodal Connector
July 16, 2020
Contains recommendation for changes with which MPO staff and TxDOT agree Return the NHS system to the pre-FAST Act system
Proposed Removals: S 17th & S 18th Streets from IH-35 to LaSalle Ave Hewitt Dr from US 84 to IH-35 M L King Jr Dr from Lake Shore Dr to LaSalle Ave Franklin Ave from Waco Dr to Valley Mills Dr Valley Mills Dr from Bishop Dr to Waco Traffic Circle Lake Shore Dr from Bishop Dr to US Business 77 North Loop 340 from US Business 77 to IH-35
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Resolution 2020-8
Contains recommendation for changes with which MPO staff and TxDOT agree
Proposed Addition: Add US 77 between FM 2837 and the Falls County Line Note – The NHS designation continues south to Victoria if
approved by FHWA
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Resolution 2020-8
Contains recommendations for changes with which MPO staff and TxDOT Transportation Planning and Program Division (TP&P) disagree TxDOT TP&P recommendation
Remove a section of US 84 between SH 6 and the McGregor Airport added as a result of FAST Act
MPO staff recommendation NHS designation should remain for this section of US 84 Extend designation of US 84 westward to SH 36 in
Gatesville or further Connection to North Fort Hood
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Resolution 2020-9
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MPO Recommendation for US 84
Consideration & Action Discussion: NHS Designation Changes Public Hearing Consideration and Action:
Approve, disapprove or modify Resolution 2020-8: Acceptance of proposed National Highway System (NHS) designation changes within the Waco MPO Region
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Approve, disapprove or modify Resolution 2020-9: Waco MPO Policy Board recommendations for inclusion in the National Highway System (NHS) within the Waco MPO Region
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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)FY 2021 – 2024
2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program adopted by MPO Policy Board on June 18th
MPO staff advised that transportation revenues were significantly less during COVID disruption Discussed that some adjustments might later be
necessary to maintain fiscal constraint
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
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-40.00%
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0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
State of Texas FY 2020 Percent Change in Monthly Tax Receipts Compared to 2019
Sales Taxes
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental Taxes
Motor Fuel Taxes
Oil Production Tax
Natural Gas Production Tax
Update: August 18th
TxDOT Districts informed that Statewide TIP significantly non-compliant with fiscal constraint Several billion in highway projects need to be moved
beyond FY 2024 before FHWA approval Waco MPO: $70 million required to be removed from
TIP New 4-year funding for Category 2: $50 million
Issue not related to COVID impacts Too many projects programmed statewide
60% of the Unified Transportation Program FY 21 less problematic
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
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Project Considerations – FY 21 Highway Projects Spring Valley Rd (FM 2113)
Add center turn lane and shoulders Improve cross drainage Add pedestrian infrastructure in vicinity of Spring Valley
Elementary Project ready for construction once utility relocations
complete 33% complete (City of Hewitt)
May be able to fund through a different source (Waco District)
Tech Committee: Lesser priority but expressed concern about potential delay
Mobility Funds: $10 million
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Project Considerations – FY 21 Highway Projects SH 31 Overpasses at FM 2311 and FM 939 High number of fatal and serious injury crashes
Proposed work most effective at reducing observed manner of collisions (TxDOT crash reduction factors)
Reducing fatal crashes a high priority of the Transportation Commission
Project ready for construction in January, 2021 Tech Committee: Very High Priority Mobility Funds: $10 million
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Project Considerations – FY 21 Highway Projects IH-35 Breakouts (Valley Mills Dr to New Rd)
Reconstruct frontage roads and add NB frontage road between Valley Mills and Irving Lee
Realign on & off ramps Replace main lane bridges at New Rd
Any delay may postpone project indefinitely Policy Board desire to end any construction once 4B work
complete MPO Staff will not revisit until 2025 unless directed
otherwise by Policy Board Tech Committee: Lesser Priority Mobility Funds: $33 million (revised)
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Project Considerations – FY 23 Highway Projects Mall to Mall project (Loop 340)
Construct continuous frontage roads Realign on & off ramps Replace main lane bridges over railroads
Design, engineering and right of way complete City of Waco utility reconstruction not originally
scheduled for completion until FY 22 Tech Committee: Very High Priority Mobility Funds: $44 million
Waco District recommending incentivizing project to complete faster: additional $4.4 million
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Project Considerations – FY 23 Highway Projects SH 6 (McLaughlin Rd to FM 185)
Widen to 4 lanes divided
Project not ready for construction until FY 23 Tech Committee: Lesser Priority Mobility Funds: $8 million
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Mobility Funding for Tech Committee High Priority $54 million $4.4 million addition for incentives Total: $58.4 million Note: Includes additional $10 million from Category 4 for
SH 31 overpasses
Mobility Funding required for other priorities $51 million
Note: Included $2 million in maintenance funds for Spring Valley project
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
MPO / Waco District Gameplan Considerations COVID Impacts COVID impacts more likely to impact projects
programmed for FY 22 or later Proposed gameplan would have no projects within the
TIP after FY 21, thus nothing more to delay or remove
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
MPO / Waco District Gameplan If Policy Board concurs, MPO staff will process a TIP
amendment for adoption at October 15th meeting Technical Committee recommendation for
consideration at October 1st meeting
Policy Board may consider other project removal / restructuring scenarios MPO staff will process a TIP amendment for adoption at
November 19th meeting No October 15th meeting
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
Complications Other MPO Regions must remove several billions
from their respective TIPs This process will take time to complete Likely will result in a delay to TIP / Statewide TIP
approval by FHWA May result in delays to highway projects scheduled for
FY 21 Projects identified in TIP / STIP cannot proceed until
document approved by FHWA / USDOT
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FY 2021-2024 TIP
FY 2021-2024 TIP Discussion
Consider MPO / Waco District Gameplan
Consider other project removal / restructuring scenarios
Provide MPO staff direction regarding: Funding recommendations
Public release of funding recommendations and initiation of public comment process
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Public Participation Plan (PPP) Outlines activities for soliciting
public input into MPO processes Ensure citizens have
opportunity to participate in transportation planning process
Identifies minimum efforts MPO will undertake to solicit public input into MPO actions
PPP required by federal statute Current PPP was adopted in
2007, and amended 6 times
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Purpose of PPP Revision All MPOs using virtual meeting platforms in
response to COVID-19 social distancing protocols State and local emergency declarations Suspension of some Texas Open Meeting Act
provisions Federal law, however, has not been changed or
suspended Requires MPOs to continue following PPP
requirements To continue using virtual platforms, PPP must be
modified
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Purpose of PPP Revision Opportunity to reorganize plan to provide a more user-
friendly, clear and easy to understand format Update plan goals to reflect current MPO
responsibilities and priorities “Right size” the public involvement process to reflect the
variety of MPO plans and processes Add provision for virtual meetings and virtual public
involvement Provide greater flexibility (and more tools) for public
engagement Add monitoring and evaluation goals and actions
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Goal 1: Educate and Inform the Public Increase awareness of the transportation planning process Provide timely public notice Ensure transparency and accessibility for open meeting,
including language translation when needed
Goal 2: Engage Diverse Audiences Provide multiple ways for the public to engage in the
planning process Strive to eliminate barriers to participation Identify and engage with a variety of stakeholders Share public input with Policy Board and Technical
Committee and facilitate information flow with the public
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Public Participation Goals
Public Participation Goals Goal 3: Meet Legal Requirements
Meet all federal and state legal requirements for noticing meetings and providing opportunities for the public to comment on proposed actions of the MPO
Goal 4: Evaluate Public Participation Strategies and Efforts Review data for public input processes and adjust
methods as needed to meet the goals of this plan Review and document how public input influenced
transportation planning and programming decision-making
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Target Audiences Waco MPO maintains a stakeholder contact list to alert the
public to upcoming MPO meetings, public comment periods, and other opportunities for public involvement
Examples: Modal owners and operators Major employers, business/trade organizations, hospitals School districts and higher education Community, civic, and faith-based groups Social service / workforce development organizations Residents, commuters, neighborhood groups MPO member jurisdictions, partner agencies, elected officials Advocacy groups for modal interests Traditionally underserved populations Media outlets
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MPO Meetings: Boards, Committees, and Work Groups
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Public Participation Toolbox
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The PPP includes a range of different tools and strategies the MPO may use to achieve the plan goals and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
MPO staff will tailor the public participation process to best match the scope of each planning document / policy action, affected stakeholders, and other special circumstances.
There will always be a minimum level of noticing and public participation for each type of policy action
Public Participation Toolbox
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Public Participation Toolbox
MPO Actions and Procedures
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Major Actions Adoption of New Plans or Programs Any modifications to Public Participation Plan More opportunity for comment and participation
Minor Actions Amendments to Existing Plans or Programs
Except PPP or Minor UPWP Amendments Significant Policy Statements Streamlined opportunity for comment and participation
Reviews Annual Reports No Policy Board actions but available for public review
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Public Participation Processes
UPWP Process
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Adoption remains a Major action New document minimally every 2 years
Most amendments remain a Minor action Amendments totaling less than $25,000 would permit
a more streamlined process Require Policy Board approval
Identification on posted agenda and information regarding proposed changes in posted agenda packets
Formal public hearing during meeting Other requirements of minor actions would not be required
Public Comment PeriodsType of Action
Minimum Lead Time Prior to Policy Board
Action
Comment Period Length Staff Revision Time
Public Participation Plan
55 days 45 days 10 days
Major Action 40 days 30 days 10 days
Minor Action 15 days 10 days 5 days
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Major Actions reduced from 45 days to 30 days Minor Actions reduced from 15 days to 10 days PPP comment period unchanged (established by federal law)
Monitoring and Evaluation Public participation strategies that are measurable will
be regularly evaluated Performance metrics Desired outcomes Relevancy of the strategy to each of the four PPP goals
Social media policies Comply with City of Waco policy
Section 508 compliant website MPO will regularly assess website for compliance with
ADA regulations
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Public Input & Adoption Schedule Conduct 45 day comment period
Comments accepted through November 6, 2020
10 day comment review period prior to adoption
Conduct public informational meetings October 19, 2020 at 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing and Policy Board Adoption Thursday, November 19, 2020
Meetings will be conducted virtually
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Proposed PPP RevisionDiscussion
Authorize public release and initiation of public comment process
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TxDOT Waco AreaProject UpdatesBuilding the Texas Transportation System
September 17, 2020
FM 1695 (Hewitt Dr) Sidewalk
ROADWAY: FM 1695, ETCCOST: $862,612.40LIMITS: Mars Dr to Panther WaySCOPE: Construction of pedestrian sidewalks and curb rampsTIMELINE: July 2020– Summer 2021
• Contractor began work in late July and has completed majority of new sidewalk work along Hewitt Dr between Mars Dr and Panther Way
• Contractor will begin work down Panther Way through the Fall
• Signal improvements will be made once majority of sidewalk work is completed.
• Total project completion expected by next Summer.
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FM 1637 PH III
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ROADWAY: FM 1637COST: $9,968,707.00LIMITS: Bosque Co. Line/FM 185 TO FM 56SCOPE: Hazard Elimination, shoulder widening, and overlayTIMELINE: AUGUST 2019 – FALL 2020
• Contractor has completed majority of widening and overlay with the exception of between southern limits of project and Bob Johnson Rd.
• Work continues on new signal at Bob Johnson Rd.
• Total project completion expected in Fall 2020.
September 17, 2020
IH 35 4B Update
Contractor has completed approximately $190 million of work through July 2020
Contractor’s schedule still projects on-time finish
Project Wide:
– Water and Wastewater Relocations continue throughout the project – anticipate completing within next 6 months
– 24” Waterline replacement scheduled for mid to late September and will impact 4th St for several weeks
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IH 35 4B Update
Southbound Frontage Road:
– New concrete pavement has been installed the entire length of project. Anticipate opening section between 5th St and 12th St in early September. Work will continue on remaining section of SBFR through project limits.
Northbound Frontage Road:
– Paving operations have continued to progress at south end of project and north of US 84.
– Paving will be ongoing between 4th St and U Parks and between Forrest and US 84 through the end of the year.
Cross Streets:
– University Parks: Expect to have new pavement and right turn lane opened this Fall.
– BU 77: Paving new frontage road through east half of intersection this Fall.
– US 84: Paving new frontage road through east half of intersection this Fall.
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IH 35 4B Update
Mainlanes:
– Work continues on new southbound mainlanes through the project limits
– All demo of existing bridges has been completed.
– Constructing new bridges at 11/12th St, 4/5th St, University Parks, Brazos River, MLK Blvd, UPRR, BU 77, US 84, Behrens Circle, and LP 340. Beam deliveries expected to continue throughout the Fall and Contractor anticipates all new bridge decks to be completed by late 2020/early 2021.
– New retaining wall continues to be installed throughout project limits.
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Directors ReportA. Request for agenda items to be considered
for future meetings• Next Policy Board meeting:
• Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2:00pm
• Amendments to FY 2021-2024 TIP
• Virtual Format (Zoom.gov)
• Discussion and Updates from TxDOT regarding significant highway construction
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