2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title FM 521 (FM 2234 to SH6) Primary Agency Fort Bend County Date Submitted 1/12/2015 3:43:44 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max The proposed project (the “Project”) is widening FM 521 to a boulevard section that replaces the undivided roadway. The boulevard section improves traffic control and reduces left turning conflicts. The Project is a continuation of FM 521 improvements from Sam Houston Toll Road to FM 2234 (north of the Project). Added capacity is needed to reduce congestion and maintain an acceptable Level of Service. The Project will improve regional mobility by connecting Sam Houston Toll Road to SH 6 and improve access to residential areas of Pearland, Fresno, and Arcola. The Project will also improve local mobility to residents and commerce to allow for economic development. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The Project improves and completes the connectivity between Sam Houston Tollway and SH 6. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max The Project consists of the following improvements. • Construct a four-lane boulevard • Improve and replace aged and undersized bridge and culvert crossings • Improve traffic signals and connect traffic signals to adjacent railroad signals • Create pedestrian access along east side of roadway Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max None Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max The project is shown broken down into two phases. Phase 1 would be from FM 2234 to about 350 feet south of Evergreen Street. Phase 2 would be from 350 feet south of Evergreen Street to about 125 feet north of SH 6. Phase 1 is shown with a FY 2017 letting date and Phase 2 with a FY 2018 letting date. Staged Construction Attachment

1.7.2015 - Project Schedule.pdf

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? (d)(1) Modernization of a highway Will any permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, railroad, etc. be required before the project can be constructed? Yes Please describe the permits needed and the timeline anticipated to acquire them.
1000 characters max Nationwide permits for stream crossings from the Army Corps of Engineers, typically takes 90 days. Please provide an estimated completion date for the 30% Design/PS&E milestone. 03/07/2015 Will additional property, or interest in property (easement), be required to implement the project? No How many parcels or portions thereof remain to be acquired? Please provide an estimated date for the completion of property acquisition necessary for construction activities to begin. Has a utility evaluation been completed for the project? No Please describe the process for utility adjustments/relocations (entity responsible, financial responsibility, etc.). TBD 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. Project would improve FM 521, a TxDOT roadway. Evidence of Agency Support Attachment

Please describe previous and upcoming public involvement activities related to the proposed project. No public meetings or mailouts have occurred. The normal EA process would be followed. Public Involvement Attachment

FBC CC Agenda_011315.pdf

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. Attached Commissioners Court agenda item. Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

FBC CC Agenda_011315.pdf

Map/Location

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

FM521 Google Earth Map.pdf

Project Budget

Please attach a completed project 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.

1.8.2015 - Project 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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Are transportation development credits being requested? No Please attach a completed TDC application.
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Benefit/Cost Methodology

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

BCA Excel spreadsheet

request for FM 521 modeling.pdf

Analysis Narrativet

request for FM 521 modeling.pdf

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. TBD Safety Narrative Attachmentt

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. TBD Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. TBD Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. TBD Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

Natural/Cultural Resources: Please provide additional description of project benefits. TBD Environment Narrative Attachmentt