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Fondren from Braeswood to W. Airpor City of Houston 1/12/2015 3:07:40 PMProject Narrative
Fondren Road from Braeswood to W. Airport is about 2.2 miles length with a 4-lane to 6-lanes divided Boulevard with concrete curb & gutter. Fondren Road is currently designated in COH Major thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) as T-6-100 (thoroughfare with ultimate 6 lanes in 100 feet ROW). The street surface is in poor condition or is not in state of good repair and is approaching the end of its useful life expectancy. Based on the citywide pavement condition survey (2012), the pavement condition rating (PCR) within the project limits vary/range from 35 (very Low) to 58 (low). The roadway has insufficient capacity for the projected 2035 traffic volumes (29,681 vpd to 34,402 vpd); or have access management, outdated traffic signals, sidewalk, and curb ramps or safety issues; or need major mobility improvement at intersections which impede efficient traffic flows. Additionally, the present drainage system does not adequately accommodate the area flooding or convey the 2-year or 100-year storm event. Underground utilities in the project area are built in the early 1970s and are in poor condition. The project will widen 4 to 6 lanes curb and gutter, concrete boulevard roadway with raised medians, sidewalks and drainage improvements in compliant with the MTFP Plans. Enhancement of general mobility in the area by increasing road capacity and traffic signal upgrades. The project will benefit mobility for METRO bus lines and compliment economic development plans of area TIRZs. Improve traffic flow and circulation within the project corridor with adequate level of services for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Improve the safety of multi-modal mobility classification to enhance the Citywide Mobility Plan. Reduce the degradation of air quality caused by traffic delays or congestion. Upgrade roadway drainage system to improve area flooding during low and high frequency storm events in compliance with current City design standards. Fondren Road from Braeswood to W. Airport will widen existing four lanes to six lanes, install modern traffic signalization at intersections, improve major drainage systems and replace sanitary sewer and waterlines as necessary. It will provide significant benefits to residents and businesses along this corridor/ Super Neighborhood- Greater Fondren Southwest that include Torah Day school, the Braeswood Assembly of God Church, multi-family residential (West Hollow and Braeswood Oaks apartment complexes), Houston METRO routes, Morris Frank Library, etc. Sub-project 1 - Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Braeswood to Creekbend: Two alternative solutions were developed for this project. A 4-lane solution was also developed but rejected because it did not adequately address the 2035 traffic volumes. The 6-lane alternative (Alternative 2) is recommended for implementation. Based on the projected traffic, the 6 lane alternative provides adequate level of service. The project also replaces traffic signals, and provides necessary upgrades to storm sewer system and public utilities. Sub-project 2 - Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Creekbend to W. Airport: A single alternative was developed for Fondren Road. It envisions the reconstruction of Fondren to three lanes in each direction between West airport and Creekbend. The existing road between West Airport and Sanford is already 3 lanes in each direction and traffic indicates a need for such in both the existing conditions and future. North of Creekbend (Sub-project 1), prior evaluation indicated a need for 3 lanes in each direction. Also replace traffic signals, and provide necessary upgrades to storm sewer system and utilities. Project will be divided into multi-phases for construction or funding purpose. Sub Project 1- Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Braeswood to Creekbend (FY 18) Sub Project 2- Fondren Road Paving and Drainage from Creekbend to W. Airport (FY 18)Project Narrative
No Environmental Assessment (EA) Please Select No 31/01/2017 No 8 Yes Pursuant to Section 40-395 of the COH Ordinance for Utility Relocation Program (URO), private utility facility owners are required to timely relocate their utilities in the city ROW, at their own expenses, should conflict with the proposed project improvements. COH is responsible for necessary adjustment, improvement, and relocation of publicly owned utilities in the ROW during the design and construction of a Capital Improvement Project (CIP). No Public involvement process or meeting will be provided as part of the environmental assessment in full compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Other public involvement activities can be held during design phase as pre-determined or requested by stakeholders and at the pre-construction conference. COH also will hold annual CIP meeting with Council District (Town Hall Meeting). NAMap/Location
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