2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title SH 288 North Bound Frontage Road FM 518 to County Road 59 Primary Agency City of Pearland Date Submitted 1/12/2015 5:11:50 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max The primary problem is congestion on FM 518 east of SH 288 caused by the lack of ingress and egress points to the large commercial development in the South East corner of SH 288 and FM 518. Currently, the only alternative to using FM 518 is via residential streets and minor collectors. Additionally, commercial frontage along the SH288 corridor is stymied due to the absence of access along the corridor. 39 Acres of commercial development along the northbound side of SH288 between CR59 and FM518 requires direct access to the frontage road in order to develop. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The project purpose is to provide relief to the single main exit from the South East corner retail center onto FM 518. Construction of this frontage road will provide needed mobility to residents living on both sides of SH288 along the southern boundary of the city and its ETJ. Secondarily this frontage road will make 54 acres of prime commercial frontage available for immediate development. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max Two lane concrete curb an gutter northbound frontage road along the east side of SH288 from CR59/Southfork Road to FM 518. 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 None 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)(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? Yes Please describe the permits needed and the timeline anticipated to acquire them.
1000 characters max USACE Nationwide Permit for storm water outfall Please provide an estimated completion date for the 30% Design/PS&E milestone. 04/01/2018 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.). The utilities will be relocated per existing State utility franchise agreements. The franchise utility owners will be responsible for the relocation and associated costs. Pipeline relocations (if necessary) will be through individual agreements with the pipeline companies and will be 20% City funded and 80% TIP funded. 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. This will improve TXDOT's SH 288 corridor Evidence of Agency Support Attachment

Public Support Documents.pdf

Please describe previous and upcoming public involvement activities related to the proposed project. Routine Public Meeting for environmental approval Public Involvement Attachment

Public Support Documents.pdf

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. Schematic drawings Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

SH 288 NB Frtg Plan.pdf

Map/Location

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

288 Frontage Road.pdf

Project Budget

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

SH 288 Frontage Rd Budget WS.xlsx

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

Analysis Placeholder.pdf

Analysis Narrativet

Analysis Placeholder.pdf

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Currently, most of the traffic enters and leaves the retail center on the South East corner of SH 288 and FM 518 utilizing the first intersection on FM518 to the east of SH288 resulting in a highly congested intersection with high crash rates. The additional access on the frontage road will provide significant relief to this intersection by allowing an additional point of ingress/egress for traffic traveling to/from the west, which will result in fewer crashes. Safety Narrative Attachmentt

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Currently, most of the traffic enters and leaves the retail center on the South East corner of SH 288 and FM 518 utilizing the first intersection on FM518 to the east of SH288 resulting in a highly congested intersection. The additional access on the frontage road will provide significant relief to this intersection by allowing an additional point of ingress/egress for traffic traveling to/from the west, which will allow traffic to progress more efficiently. Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. There is no existing infrastructure to manage. Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Access to 39 acres of commercial development will be provided by the frontage road which will create a sizable amount of jobs and economic growth in the City of Pearland. The estimate increase in value to these properties is approximately $2-5 per suare foot, as determined by the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. This translates to an increas in value of $3.4M - $8.5M. Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

Natural/Cultural Resources: Please provide additional description of project benefits. The improved roadway will alleviate much of the existing congestion which will reduce the emissions of idling cars and trucks. In addition, the project will include a 10' mixed use path for bicycle and pedestrian activities. Environment Narrative Attachmentt