2018 Call for Projects Application List

Who is Completing the Application?

Please provide contact information for the person who will complete the online application for this project. The email address and password entered here will be used to complete and submit both Pre-Applications and Applications.

Primary Agency Information

Please provide contact information for the agency official who is representing the project sponsor. This individual will be considered the official applicant and must be authorized by their agency to submit this request for funding and make necessary assertations and representations on the agency’s behalf.

Additional Agency Information

1. Is this project being developed and/or implemented in partnership with another agency?

Project Information

1. Project Title

Antoine

2. Project County

Harris County

3. Facility/Street Name

Antoine Road

4. Project limits (from, to) or location (Address)

US 290 to W. Mount Houston

5. Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).

The primary problems to address on Antoine Drive are poor existing pavement condition, increasing mobility demands on the corridor, and poor pedestrian conditions along the length of the corridor. These conditions were identified in the HGAC Near Northwest Livable Centers Study. https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/transportation/CMP/Northwest/Northwest.html The roadway was built in the 1970s and is showing various signs of pavement deficiencies. The existing pavement is concrete with multiple asphalt patches. Right-of-way is mainly 120ft throughout the corridor with existing 4-lanes and large median. Level of Service on the roadway varies from D to E and projected ADT’s show level of service of E and F.

6. Describe the proposed improvement/activity (Description).

Improvements are consistent with recommendations of the HGAC Near Northwest Livable Centers Study. The proposed improvement is a total of 4.2 miles in length and will include reconstruction and added roadway capacity on Antoine from 4-lanes to 6-lanes from US 290 to Tidwell. This will include upgraded sidewalks, additional turn lanes and turn lane storage, and some median closures. Segments from Tidwell to Gulf Bank will include reconstruction of the roadway with upgraded sidewalks, bicycle path, and intersection improvements. The project will also include a grade separation over the railroad tracks.

7. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose)

Improved LOS and Intersection Operation: Current LOS will be improved with additional lanes, intersection turn lanes, and access management. Improved Pavement Condition: Current PCI is in fair condition with an average PCI of 80, however the 40-year old pavement is showing signs of distress with cracks and uneven pavement. Improved pedestrian realm and additional bicycle facility: The addition of a bicycle path will provide the needed connectivity in the area to major destinations (Scarborough High School, Yes Prep White Oak, J. Ruth Smith Academy, Hoffman Middle School, Dwight Eisenhower HS, Harris County Health Center, and Aron Ledet Park) and a wider improved sidewalk will benefit pedestrian mobility and safety. The pedestrian and bicycle connections are tied to the regional plan connecting the Inwood Forest Detention project (inlcudes neighborhood trails), Turner Park, Alabonson Park, and the White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail. Improved Transit corridor: The additional roadway capacity and turn lanes will provide more reliable transit travel times. Improve underground utilities: The roadway will improve and upgrade all underground public utilities to current standards and demands. The grade separation over BNSF rail track will eliminate train-vehicle conflicts and also reduce delays, idling and ozone precursors.

8. Have any MPOID numbers been assigned to this project?

No

9. Have any TxDOT Control-Section-Job (CSJ) numbers been assigned to this project?

No

10. What is the estimated total capital investment required for the project?

Less than $100 million

A. Investment Category & Strategy

(Expand) Roadway Added Capacity/New Construction/Complete Streets

11. Please provide the federal funding amount requested.

64155383

12. Please upload the funding commitment letter or letters of support from the local government.

HPW PreAp letter.pdf

Project Development/Readiness

1. Please select the level of engineering completed.

Schematic

2. What is the completed or anticipated level of environmental documentation required for the proposed project?

Categorical Exclusion (CE)

A. What was/is the anticipated completion date of the environmental clearance?

12/20/2020

B. Type of Categorical Exclusion (CE)? (Optional)

3. Will any of the following be required to implement the project? US Army Corps of Engineers Permits

No

US Coast Guard Permits

No

Railroad Agreements

Yes

None of the Above

No

4. Will the acquisition of Right of Way or an easement be required to implement the project?

Yes

A. What was/is the estimated completion date for Right of Way/easement mapping?

02/12/2021

B. What was/is the estimated start date for Right of Way/easement acquisition?

02/18/2021

C. What was/is the estimated completion date for Right of Way/easement acquisition?

02/17/2023

D. How many parcels must be acquired to implement the project?

n/a

E. How many parcels have been acquired to date?

n/a

5. Has utility coordination been initiated for the project?

No

6. Will the project improve or significantly affect infrastructure owned or operated by another agency?

Yes

A. If Yes, please provide appropriate documentation showing interagency consultation (e.g, interagency agreements, coordination documentation).

Antoine Letter of Support.pdf

8. Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. (6000 characters max) (Optional)

City of Houston conducted a pre-engineering study for the entire project limits. Preliminary design has begun on the northern limits. Harris County has also begun design on the portion of roadway within unincorporated Harris County.

9. Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment (Optional)

Antoine report_support.zip

Map/Location

1. Please provide a clear and concise GIS coverage or PDF map for the proposed project. (MPK ESRI Map Package file preferred)

Antoine_map.pdf

Project Budget

1. Please attach a completed project budget worksheet. Templates are available on the 2018 Call for projects website.

project-budget-antoine.xlsx

2. Are Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) being requested?

No

Benefit/Cost Analysis

1. Safety Benefits

Roadway-Safety-Benefits-Antoine.xlsx

2. Delay Benefits

1030201832543PM.xlsx

3. Emissions Benefits

Roadway-Emissions-Benefits-Antoine.xlsx

4. Additional BCA Documentation (Optional)

Regional_employment_Antoine.JPG

5. Additional BCA Documentation (Optional)

TIP Resolution 2018-0035.pdf

6. Please provide a brief narrative describing the methodology, input data and results. (Optional)

The Antoine project is an added capacity/complete street project that addresses mobility, pedestrian and bicycle, and transit needs for the corridor. The proposed project will add capacity from US 290 to Tidwell, improve all intersections along the corridor with needed turn lanes, ADA compliant crosswalks and ramps. Access management through medians will control turning movements to improve safety and throughput. Wider sidewalks and a bicycle path will improve safety and access. Safety lighting and a grade separation over the BNSF Railroad are the main safety and reliability benefit factors for this project. The project is also consistent with the Northwest Mobility Plan. See link below. https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/transportation/CMP/Northwest/Northwest.html

Planning Factors - Connectivity to Employment/Eliminates At-Grade Railroad Crossings

1. Does the facility directly connect to or is located within 1/2 mile of employment?

Yes

A. If yes, please indicate number of jobs the facility directly connects to or is within a 1/2 mile?

901 - 1000

2. Does the proposed project eliminate or prevent at grade railroad crossing?

Yes

Planning Factors - Environmental Justice

1. Is the proposed project located in or is adjoining an environmental justice sensitive area (census block groups) identified by HGAC?

Yes

A. If Yes, Will the project incorporate measures that reduce, minimize or avoid adverse effects environmental justice sensitive areas (census block groups) identified by HGAC?

Yes

Planning Factors - Improves Corridor Level of Travel Time Reliability (LOTTR)

1. The proposed project will reduce Planning Time Index (PTI) by:

0.21 – 0.30

2. Please upload your completed LOTTR template.

lottr-estimation-template_Antoine.xlsx

Planning Factors - Improves Multimodal LOS

1. Does the proposed project improve highway/freight LOS?

Yes

2. Does the proposed project improve transit LOS?

Yes

3. Does the proposed project improve bike/pedestrian LOS?

Yes

4. Please provide a brief narrative explaining how proposed project improves multimodal LOS (Auto, Bike/Ped, and Transit).

The project provides the needed capacity improvement from US 290 to Tidwell with the six-lane configuration. Bike/Ped LOS will be improved with the addition of a wider sidewalk and off-street bike path through the corridor. The addition of the bicycle path will also connect to Bayou Greenway trails, and nearby Turner Park and Alaboson parks.

Planning Factors - Planning Coordination

1. Is the proposed project recommended in a regional/sub regional/or locally adopted plan including regional thoroughfare plans? Or Has the sponsor conducted interagency coordination with other local or state agency affected by the proposed project?

Yes

A. If yes, please provide the title of the regional/sub regional or local plan in which the proposed project is recommended.

City of Houston Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan

B. If yes, please provide a link to the regional/sub regional or local plan in which the proposed project is recommended.

https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/transportation/MTFP.html

Planning Factors - Roadway Hierarchy/Freight System Priority/Evacuation Route

1. Please select the functional classification of the roadway on which the proposed project is located, based on the characteristics of the roadway after the project is implemented. The FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures is provided in the link below.

Collector

2. Is your project located on one of the following? Greater Houston Freight System

No

Locally Designated Freight Corridor

No

State Designated Evacuation Route

No

None of the Above

Yes