2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title Dairy Ashford from IH10 to Westheimer Primary Agency City Of Houston Date Submitted 1/12/2015 3:12:06 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max The pavement condition from IH10 to Westheimer corridor varies from fair to poor with Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) of 59-86. The 4-lane roadway has insufficient capacity for the projected 2035 traffic volumes. There are access management issues and the driveways are too close to the intersections. The traffic signals are functional obsolete. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max Increase capacity and reduce traffic delays for the existing and projected 2035 traffic volumes. Provides adequate level of service at intersections Grade separation improves mobility along Westheimer Upgraded drainage system meeting current City's design criteria Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max The limits of this project is from IH10 to Westheimer and is divided into North & South Dairy Ashford at Buffalo Bayou. The project includes widening existing Dairy Ashford Road from 4 lanes to 6 lanes, replacing traffic signals, adding turning lanes to improve level of services and constructing grade separation along Westheimer to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection. Improvements also include constructing sidewalks and providing necessary upgrades to storm sewer system and utilities. Diary Ashford North is from IH10 to Buffalo Bayou with 2 subprojects (approx. 1.52 miles). Subproject 1 from Memorial to Buffalo Bayou Subproject 2 from IH 10 to Memorial Dairy Ashford South is from Buffalo Bayou to Westheimer with 3 subprojects (approx. 2.15 miles). Subproject 1 from Buffalo Bayou to Briar Forest Subproject 2 from Briar Forest to Westheimer Subproject 3 is the Westheimer Overpass Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max Widening of Dairy Ashford from 4 -6 lanes without grade separation Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max Multi-phase Dairy Ashford North Subproject 1 FY19 2 FY21 Dairy Ashford South Subproject 1 FY23 2 FY25 3 FY27 Staged Construction Attachment

Dairy Ashford Long Term Construction Budget.xlsx

Project Narrative

Has a scoping meeting been conducted with TxDOT or FTA?
Note: A brief scoping meeting will be scheduled during the application review period for any “Major Investment” project which has not already had one. No Please attach a completed scoping checklist or meeting summary.

What level of environmental documentation is required for the proposed project? Environmental Assessment (EA) Which CE does the proposed project scope qualify for? Please Select Will any permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, railroad, etc. be required before the project can be constructed? No Please describe the permits needed and the timeline anticipated to acquire them.
1000 characters max Please provide an estimated completion date for the 30% Design/PS&E milestone. 06/02/2020 Will additional property, or interest in property (easement), be required to implement the project? Yes How many parcels or portions thereof remain to be acquired? 15 Please provide an estimated date for the completion of property acquisition necessary for construction activities to begin. 12/02/2020 Has a utility evaluation been completed for the project? Yes Please describe the process for utility adjustments/relocations (entity responsible, financial responsibility, etc.). Privately Owned Utilities The City of Houston has a process to relocate privately owned utilities based on Chapter 40 Code of Ordinance-Article XVIII. The owner is at his own cost responsible for the relocation. Publicly Owned Utilities The City of Houston is responsible for adjustment and relocation during the design and construction of the CIP project. Will the project improve or significantly affect infrastructure owned or operated by another agency? Yes Please describe the affect and supply evidence of support from the affected agency. TxDOT- Bridge along Westheimer for grade separation at Dairy Ashford & Westheimer intersection. Evidence of Agency Support Attachment

Please describe previous and upcoming public involvement activities related to the proposed project. Annual CIP Meeting with Council District (Town Hall Meeting) Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. Pre-Engineering Study has been completed. Planning level cost was estimated and scope was defined. The project is ready for implementation. Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

TIP Letter of Support.PDF

Map/Location

Please provide a clear and concise GIS coverage or PDF map of the proposed project.
(*.mpk ESRI Map Package file preferred)

N-2013T-0024_Dairy Asford Map.mpk

Project Budget

Please attach a completed project budget worksheet.
Templates are available on the 2015 TIP Call Website
Uploaded files are limited to Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, PDFs, GIS files, and image files.
File size cannot exceed 30MB.

Dairy Ashford Long Term Construction Budget.pdf

Is this application for a transit project, ITS project, or other project that would have a significant ongoing operating/maintenance cost? No Please attach a completed 5-year annual operating budget worksheet.
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Uploaded files are limited to Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, PDFs, GIS files, and image files.
File size cannot exceed 30MB.

Are transportation development credits being requested? No Please attach a completed TDC application.
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File size cannot exceed 30MB.

Benefit/Cost Methodology

Please attach the completed BCA Excel worksheet and narrative explanation of analyses used

BCA Excel spreadsheet

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Analysis Narrativet

Safety Benefits_Dairy Ashford_updated.xls

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Safety Benefit assumptions: Open to traffic in 2027 1% crash reduction factor with 15yrs service life. Traffic volumes is based on model with no calibration and validation on the results. Crash data given by HGAC. Safety Narrative Attachmentt

Safety Benefits_Dairy Ashford_updated.xls

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. The level of service and VC ratios are improved due to widening of street. Increased Traffic capacity Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. This project will save significant costs in maintenance and operation. Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. This project is regionally economically competitive because it adds capacity to a major north/south corridor on the west side of the City. Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Natural/Cultural Resources: Please provide additional description of project benefits. To be submitted later Environment Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF