2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title Westpark Drive Paving and Drainage from Wilcrest to Dairy Ashford Primary Agency City of Houston Date Submitted 1/12/2015 2:52:41 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max Westpark Drive is a major thoroughfare designated as a 4-lane boulevard in a 100 feet Right-of-Way in the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The roadway is an incomplete boulevard with the eastbound lanes no-existent approximately half the length of the project limits. The existing pavement, sidewalks, storm sewer and signals are in poor condition. Generally, they do not meet City of Houston standards and therefore require upgrades or replacements. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The primary objective of the project is to complete the remaining 2-lane 2-way portion of the designated 4-lane boulevard section and replace the deteriorating pavement. The project will be designed and constructed to improve trffic circulation, drainage and safety in the service area. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max Westpark Drive from Wilcrest to Dairy Ashford will become a 4-lane boulevard as designated. Traffic signals will be replaced, storm sewer, water and wastewater lines will be upgraded as necessary. A 4000LF long 60-inch wastewater line from Dairy Ashford to Old Westheimer (West Houston Center) will be tunnelled to tie into an existing 108-inch sanitary sewer. Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max An alternative was offered by the City to consider the installation of parallel storm sewer system and leave the existing storm sewer in place where feasible. It was also suggested that the proposed sidewalks be installed in the existing landscape easement along Westpark to avoid impacts to existing trees. Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max Not Applicable 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? 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. 08/01/2013 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.). In accordance with the City of Housto Franchise Agreement, Private utility providers are to relocate utilities at their own expense 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. Periodic Public Meetings will be held as agreed with the involvement of designated public official. Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. NA 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)

Westpark Drive Paving & Drainage_Vicinity & Location Map_N-000815-0001-3.pdf

Project Budget

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

Westpark 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

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Analysis Narrativet

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Completion of the remaining 2-lane 2-way portion of Westpark Drive roadway, replacement of traffic signals and the provision of necessary upgrades to storm sewer, waterline and sanitary sewer utilities. Safety Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. We are adding two additional lanes. - Project will reconstruct the existing 4-lane boulevard section and complete the remaining 2-lane portion of the roadway with curb and gutter, raised 32 feet median, sidewalks, waterline, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements. Project wilii also improve traffic mobility from congested traffic flow with a structured median opening, designated left turn lanes and storage to ensure uninterrupted through traffic capacity. Includes improvements with new signal upgrade and designated turn lanes at the intersections of Wilcrest Drive, Kirkwood Road, West Houston Center Blvd. and Dairy Ashford Road. Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Project is needed to relieve projected traffic growth within the City with improved standard roadway design features - includind access management to adjacent businesses and properties. It will also comply with the City of Houston's "Complete Street Policy". Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Project enhances the existing E-W connector between HWY 6 and Beltway 8 (Toll Road). Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

TIP Analysis Placeholder.PDF

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