2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title Enhanced Signal Detection Primary Agency City of Houston Date Submitted 1/12/2015 3:27:12 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max Enhanced signal detection is needed to collect and analyze signal data (traffic counts, speeds, volumes, etc.), remotely monitor and control signals, detect signal issues, and provide the capability to measure traffic signal performance. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max Enhanced signal detection will provide more efficient operations and management of signalized intersections. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max The proposed improvements will be at 175 traffic signals throughout the City of Houston. The locations will be chosen from the list of 20 corridors the City has selected for ITS improvements. Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max NA Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max NA Staged Construction Attachment

30038119201580327AM.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? Categorical Exclusion (CE) Which CE does the proposed project scope qualify for? (c)(22) 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. 30/08/2016 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.). Will not be needed Will the project improve or significantly affect infrastructure owned or operated by another agency? No Please describe the affect and supply evidence of support from the affected agency. Evidence of Agency Support Attachment

Please describe previous and upcoming public involvement activities related to the proposed project. Will not be needed Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. To be submitted later 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)

Detection Corridors.pdf

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.

TOD TIP Budget.xlsx

Is this application for a transit project, ITS project, or other project that would have a significant ongoing operating/maintenance cost? Yes Please attach a completed 5-year annual operating 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.

TOD TIP Budget.xlsx

Are transportation development credits being requested? No Please attach a completed TDC application.
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.

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

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. To be submitted later Safety Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. To be submitted later Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. To be submitted later Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. To be submitted later 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