Blacklands Corridor Feasibility Study
Public Meeting November 7, 2013
McClendon Elementary School
Nevada, TX
Overview
Welcome and Project Overview – Michael Morris
Recent Progress Analyzing Existing and Expected Conditions – Chad McKeown
Study Process: Alternatives and Considerations to Evaluate – Matt Craig
Timeline and Upcoming Milestones – Matt Craig
Opportunities for Public Involvement – Amanda Wilson 2
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Study Purpose and Goals
Determine if there are transportation needs in the Blacklands Corridor from IH 30 to the President George Bush Turnpike
Involve the public in identifying needs and potential transportation solutions
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Review the corridor study process and recommendations of the Texas Turnpike Corporation/Public Werks proposal for a toll road
Study Purpose and Goals
If a transportation need is identified due to current and projected future congestion:
Analyze a no‐build scenario and utilize it as the baseline for comparison of benefits and impacts
Conduct a multimodal analysis of potential transportation solutions including various alternatives and alignments
Develop concept transportation projects and objectives
Identify potential economic, environmental and social impacts of build and no‐build options
Identify phases of early potential project implementation
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Develop a transportation improvement plan for the entire corridor
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Problem Definition
What are the concerns in the study area?
IH 30
US 380
SH 78
Missing Roadway Network
Lake Crossings
Economic Development
Intermodal Connections
Collin County Outer Loop
Safety Issues
Connectivity to Job Centers
Growth
Others?
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Initial Study Area
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Source: NCTCOG
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Expanded Study Area
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Source: NCTCOG
Overview
Welcome and Project Overview – Michael Morris
Recent Progress Analyzing Existing and Expected Conditions – Chad McKeown
Study Process: Alternatives and Considerations to Evaluate – Matt Craig
Timeline and Upcoming Milestones – Matt Craig Opportunities for Public Involvement – Amanda Wilson 8
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Growth and Development
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The parcels used in this map are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. They do not represent an on‐the‐ground survey and represent only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Source: NCTCOG
Growth and Development
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The parcels used in this map are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. They do not represent an on‐the‐ground survey and represent only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Source: NCTCOG
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Growth and Development
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The parcels used in this map are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. They do not represent an on‐the‐ground survey and represent only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Source: NCTCOG
Growth and Development
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The parcels used in this map are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. They do not represent an on‐the‐ground survey and represent only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Source: NCTCOG
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Growth and Development
Study Area Projected Growth
600,000
Population:
500,000
Year 2013: 307,100
Year 2035: 497,700
Increase: 190,600 (+ 62%)
400,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
200,000
100,000
150,000
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Employment:
Population
Year 2013: 107,200
Year 2035: 192,900
Increase: 85,700 (+ 80%)
2013
2035
100,000
50,000
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Employment
2013
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2035
Source: NCTCOG Regional Demographics
Travel Conditions
Level of Service (LOS) is a term used to indicate if traffic is moving at ideal, average, or poor efficiency. 14
LOS ABC
A LOS of A, B, or C represents a relatively uncongested facility. Vehicles can move freely with little interference.
LOS DE
A LOS of D or E represents a relatively congested facility. Vehicles can move with some interference.
LOS F
A LOS of F represents the worst level of congestion. Vehicles are unable to move freely without interference.
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Travel Conditions
Study Area Level of Service Change
2013 LOS
Year 2013 Lane Miles:
LOS ABC: LOS DE: LOS F:
86%
7%
7%
2035 LOS
Year 2035 Lane Miles:
LOS ABC: LOS DE: LOS F:
66%
11%
23%
ABC
DE
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F
Source: NCTCOG DFX Travel Model
Travel Conditions
Total daily volume at
the four lake crossings
Number of lanes at
the four lake crossings
2013
160,000
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2035
312,000
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95% Increase
in traffic demand
25% Increase in
number of lanes
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Source: Texas Department of Transportation and NCTCOG
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Travel Patterns
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Source: NCTCOG DFX Travel Model
Travel Patterns
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Source: NCTCOG DFX Travel Model
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Takeaways
Congestion will increase on area roads as population and employment grow
Employment in Hunt County is expected to grow faster than population
Significant eastbound and westbound travel in peak periods over the lakes
Lake Ray Hubbard and Lavon Lake act as transportation barriers
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Overview
Welcome and Project Overview – Michael Morris
Recent Progress Analyzing Existing and Expected Conditions – Chad McKeown
Study Process: Alternatives and Considerations to Evaluate – Matt Craig
Timeline and Upcoming Milestones – Matt Craig Opportunities for Public Involvement – Amanda Wilson 20
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July Open House Feedback
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Constraints Mapping: Man‐
Made & Natural Constraints
• Airports
• Schools
• Churches
• Utilities
• Hazardous Material • Hospitals
Sites
• Railroads/Roadways
• Water Reservoirs
• Creeks, Lakes & Rivers
• Wetlands
• Floodplains
• Wildlife Refuges
• Municipal Parks
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Blacklands Corridor Conceptual Strategies No Build Strategy
Travel Options/Transportation System Management/Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Strategy
Rail Strategy
Transit Strategy
Improvement of Arterials (SH 66, SH 78, US 380, etc.) Strategy
Bottleneck Improvements of IH 30 Strategy
Expansion of IH 30 Facility Strategy (General Purpose/HOV/Managed Lanes)
New Location Highway/Freeway/Tollway Strategy 23
Note: Each Strategy evaluated individually in initial stage. TO/TSM/ITS Strategy
Transportation Systems Management (TSM)
Travel Options (TO)
Programs which encourage people to travel at alternate times or with fewer vehicles.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Improves efficiency and reliability using incident management, signal coordinating, ramp metering, etc.
Advanced technologies such as real‐time travel data and incident detection. Eastown.org
TTI
TTI
TTI
News10.net TTI
Telegraph.co.uk
PRELIMINARY
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TTI
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Houstonfreeways.com
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Strategy
Collin County Regional Trails Master Plan (2011)
Regional Veloweb (2013)
Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update
includes the Regional Veloweb, a
1,728 mile network of existing
and planned off‐street, shared‐
use paths (trails) designed for use
by bicyclists and pedestrians in
the DFW metropolitan area.
Hunt County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (2012)
A collaborative planning effort
intended to provide coordination
and connectivity between cities
and towns for the development of
a county‐wide system of trails.
The key components are to define
high‐priority trail corridors that
provide regional linkages and
identify and address gaps
between cities.
The goal is to develop a safe,
efficient and sustainable bicycle
and pedestrian network in Hunt
County that will promote public
health, quality of life, economic
development and tourism.
NCTCOG.org
NCTCOG.org
Additional Trail Plans:
• Dallas County Trail Map
• Envision Garland
• Rockwall County Bicycle Master Plan
civicplus.com
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PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
NCTCOG.org
co.collin.tx.us
Rail/Transit Strategy
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Express Bus
Park & Ride
Light Rail
Commuter Rail
Intermodal
Freight Improvements
dallasobserver.com
Dallasnews.com
activerain.com
swrails.com
ridedart.org
NCTCOG.org
Inspired by:
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PRELIMINARY
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Cotton Belt Rail Corridor
DART 2030 Transit System Plan
Hunt County Transportation Plan
Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Bizjournals.com
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Improvement of Arterials Strategy
Alternative for possible improvement of arterial roads such as
SH 66, SH 78, and US 380 beyond those already in Mobility 2035 –
2013 Update; connecting and improving both north‐south and east‐
west travel. Specific improvements to be studied.
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Inspired by:
• Hunt County Transportation Plan
• Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update Regional Arterials
• City/County Thoroughfare Plans
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Bottleneck Improvements of IH 30 Strategy
Potential Improvements
Interchange Improvements
Ramp Improvements
Extend Weaving Lengths
Auxiliary or Acceleration Lanes
Dual Lane Exit Ramps
Two to One‐Way Frontage Road Conversions Connect Discontinuous Frontage Roads
Collector‐Distributor Roads
Frontage Roads Over Cross‐Streets to Bypass Intersection
Note: Specific locations to be studied
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
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Expansion of IH 30 Facility Strategy
The strategy for the IH 30 facility is to increase capacity through adding general purpose and/or HOV/Managed toll lanes. Number and type of lanes to be studied. Wikipedia.com
Inspired by:
• Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update
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PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
HNTB.com
New Location Highway/Freeway/Tollway Strategy (1 of 2)
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Originally Presented in:
• Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update
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New Location Highway/Freeway/Tollway Strategy (2 of 2)
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Toll49.org
Inspired by:
• Chisholm Trail Parkway (Ft. Worth, TX)
• Toll 49 (Tyler, TX)
• Westpark Tollway (Houston, TX)
ascehouston.com
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Note: Size and location to be studied.
Strategy Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Strategy
Safety Mobility
Environmental Impacts
Economic Development
No Build
TO/TMS/ITS‐Only
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Rail‐Only
PRELIMINARY
Transit‐Only
SUBJECT TO FURTHER STUDY
Improvement of Arterials
Bottleneck Improvements to IH 30
Expansion of IH 30 Facility
New Location Highway/Freeway/Tollway
YES OR NO?
Safety
Does the strategy have the potential to reduce crashes in the study 32 area?
Mobility
Does the strategy have the potential to reduce congestion in the study area?
Environmental Impacts
Does the strategy have a potentially significant environmental impact?
Economic Development
Does the strategy facilitate regional economic development?
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Takeaways
Opportunities may exist to partner with utilities in sharing corridors
The NETEX right‐of‐way should be preserved for future uses (including trails or rail transit)
Most of the NETEX right‐of‐way may not be appropriate for construction of a roadway
Initial study evaluation indicates both opportunities and constraints for new transportation facilities
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Study Schedule (Draft)
July 2013
October 2013
December 2013
March 2014
December 2014
Independent Feasibility Study
Review of Texas Turnpike Corporation/Public Werks Study & Results
Public Involvement
Coordination with Partner Agencies & Local Governments
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Study Milestones
Evaluate Existing Conditions and Identify Issues
Develop Project Scope, Goals, and Objectives
Conduct Baseline Forecast
Generate Alternatives
Evaluate Alternatives
Select Locally‐Preferred Alternative(s)
Publish Final Feasibility Study Report
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Overview
Welcome and Project Overview – Michael Morris
Recent Progress Analyzing Existing and Expected Conditions – Chad McKeown
Study Process: Alternatives and Considerations to Evaluate – Matt Craig
Timeline and Upcoming Milestones – Matt Craig Opportunities for Public Involvement – Amanda Wilson 36
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First Public Meeting
Held in Lavon on July 25
Elected officials briefing
Open house
Public meeting presentation
by five NCTCOG staff
Attendance: 159
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Source: KETR 88.9
Public Meeting Comments
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Survey Results
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July Open House Feedback
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New Survey
Available in print.
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Online at:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/Blacklands
Upcoming Opportunities
Next public meetings: January 2014 (Greenville), April/May 2014 (Garland ‐ tentative)
Community/neighborhood presentations
Project website www.nctcog.org/blacklands
Social media
Next study newsletter: December 2013
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Online and print survey questions
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Contacts
Amanda Wilson, AICP
Public Involvement Manager
[email protected]
817‐695‐9284
Jahnae Stout
Communications Supervisor
[email protected]
817‐608‐2335
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