2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title West Fuqua Street from Missouri City Limits to Chimney Rock Road Primary Agency City of Houston Date Submitted 1/12/2015 3:17:16 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max West Fuqua Road from Missouri City Limits to Chimney Rock is about approximately 9000 LF in length with a 4-lane divided curb and gutter concrete pavement. West Fuqua road is currently designated in COH Major thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) as T-4-100 (thoroughfare with ultimate 4 lanes in 100 feet ROW). The street surface is in marginal 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 ranged from59 to 65 with an average PCR of 62.9. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The project will widen or reconstruct XXX to xx lanes curb and gutter, concrete boulevard roadway with … in compliant with the MTFP. 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. Provide grade separated roadway section to improve mobility issue at … Upgrade roadway drainage system to improve area flooding during low and high frequency storm events in compliance with current City design standards. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max West Fuqua from Missouri City limit to Chimney Rock Road Project will improve the existing four lanes pavement, install modern traffic signalization at intersections, improve major drainage systems and replace sanitary sewer and waterlines as necessary. Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max Three alternatives were developed and studied for this project: 1. Localized repairs for pavement deficiencies by replacing complete concrete panels whenever pavement damage exists. 2. Reconstruct the existing pavement similar to the existing section with new sidewalks. 3. Full upgrade to the roadway section including the median and pedestrian circulation. Wider outside lanes were considered to provide shared use with bicycles. Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max Currently, his project is anticipated to be a stand alone project. The project is scheduled to go to constructon in FY2019 Staged Construction Attachment

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? Categorical Exclusion (CE) Which CE does the proposed project scope qualify for? (c)(11) Projects that would take place entirely within the existing operational ROW 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. 31/01/2017 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? Yes Please describe the process for utility adjustments/relocations (entity responsible, financial responsibility, etc.). COH has initiated private utility evaluation as part of candidate project assessment referenced in the Pre-engineering Report (by Omega Engineers, Inc dated March, 2013). In addition, 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). 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. Fort Bend County and the City of Missouri will benefit from the improved mobility and safety this project will provide. In addition, Metro may benefit by utilizing additional route along this improved roadway to accommodate the increased and anticipated roadway users. Evidence of Agency Support Attachment

Please describe previous and upcoming public involvement activities related to the proposed project. 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). Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. A pre-engineering study has been completed for this project by Omega Engineers, Inc, in March, 2013. 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)

W. Fugua Project Location.pdf

Project Budget

Please attach a completed project budget worksheet.
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File size cannot exceed 30MB.

W. Fuqua Form A.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

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Analysis Narrativet

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Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. This project will provide street and pavement improvements and provide necessary upgrades to storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer systems and utilities. Safety Narrative Attachmentt

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Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Project will provide the desired improvements for the poorly deteriorated section of West Fuqua. This project will replace the deterirated four lanes with newly constructed four lane concrete pavement section with curb and gutter, raised medians, sidewalk, water, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements. Will serve and improve traffic mobility from current 11,000 vpd to projected 27,000 vpd (2035). Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

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Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Project is needed to relieve projected traffic growth to City of Houston's with improved, standard roadway design features including flood-proof roadway and access management such as improved driveways for adjacent businesses and properties. The City Resource Management Division is responsible for managing, monitoring and control of the Department's assets. The Street & Drainage Division Division (SDD) is responsible for the safe operating condition of city streets and bridges, drainage ditches and storm sewers, and vehicle maintenance. The Financial Management Branch is responsible for the Department’s accounting, financing, budgeting, and financial planning. The branch consists of Accounts Payable, Budget Management, Fiscal Services, and Project Accounting. Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

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Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Project enhances the existing connectivity between the cities of Houston and Missouri City. Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

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

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