2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title FM 723 Widening Primary Agency TxDOT Date Submitted 1/12/2015 1:35:32 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max The existing roadway is a congested 2-lane rural section with newly constructed subdivisions located along the FM 723 corridor in Fort Bend County. Current traffic volumes (14,900 adt) are the major cause of traffic congestion at intersections into the adjacent neighborhoods. Traffic volumes are expected to nearly double by the year 2038 Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The proposed project will improve mobility and safety by the addition of: a travel lane in each direction, median for left turning vehicles, sidewalks for pedestrians, and shoulders for bicyclists. The project will increase corridor capacity, especially at intersections and will enhance regional connectivity. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1500 characters max The existing 8.7 mile roadway is a 2-lane rural facility from Avenue D in Rosenberg to FM 1093. The proposed FM 723 project widens from 2-lanes to 4-lane divided rural roadway with shoulders and sidewalks. The facility will be designed for a 60 mph speed limit. Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
3000 characters max - Adding a left turn lane at intersections will temporarily relieve congestion but not improve the overall corridor mobility. The proposed project will be built within the existing corridor with additional right-of-way needed. - No-Build Alternative would not meet the future demands of traffic nor alleviate intersection congestion. Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max The project on FM 723 would be constructed in two stages: CSJ 0188-09-040 from FM 1093 to N of Brazos River, and CSJ 0188-09-042 from N of Brazos River to Avenue D in Rosenberg. This application is for 0188-09-040, from FM 1093 to N of Brazos River. Staged Construction Attachment

FM723_Corridor.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. Yes Please attach a completed scoping checklist or meeting summary.

Scoping.docx

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? Yes Please describe the permits needed and the timeline anticipated to acquire them.
1000 characters max • Disseminated 4(f) coordination with ENV – 1/16/2007 • Historic PCR – 4/13/2014 • Systematic Trenching, permit #4939 – 7/07/2008 • Wetlands Analysis – 9/30/2014 Please provide an estimated completion date for the 30% Design/PS&E milestone. 08/03/2005 Will additional property, or interest in property (easement), be required to implement the project? Yes How many parcels or portions thereof remain to be acquired? 0 Please provide an estimated date for the completion of property acquisition necessary for construction activities to begin. 08/01/2018 Has a utility evaluation been completed for the project? No Please describe the process for utility adjustments/relocations (entity responsible, financial responsibility, etc.). Utility adjustments within the project limits would be the responsibility of TxDOT, Ft. Bend County, and the City of Rosenberg. 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. • 1st Public Meeting – 5/17/2005 • 2nd Public Meeting – 11/16/2005 • Noise Workshop – No abatement measures are proposed Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. ROW acquisition is 75 acres; ROW acquisition has not begun. PS&E is at 30%. Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

01-09-15 - 0188-09-040 - SCHEMATIC - FM 723.pdf

Map/Location

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

0188-09-040 - GIS - FM 723 from N of Brazos River to FM 1093.jpg

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.

0188-09-040 Budget - FM723.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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Uploaded files are limited to Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, PDFs, GIS files, and image files.
File size cannot exceed 30MB.

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

0188-09-040 - BCT - FM 723 from N of Brazos River to FM 1093.pdf

Analysis Narrativet

Life-Cycle Benefit-Cost Analysis Methodology.docx

Narrative Benefits

Safety: Please provide additional description of project benefits. The proposed roadway will be upgraded to existing design standards with wider lanes and long turning bays decreases the potential for collisions Safety Narrative Attachmentt

Congestion: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Proposed project will relieve congestion along the corridor by adding one additional lane in each direction and add turning lanes at intersections. Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Proposed project utilizes the existing right-of-way and the rural roadway pavement design is asphalt. The new roadway surface will extend the life of the facility, and the additional capacity and turn lanes will allow projected increased traffic to operate on the facility. Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. This corridor links US 90 in Rosenberg to FM 1093, to greater Houston area, providing for goods movement and reduction of commute times. Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

Natural/Cultural Resources: Please provide additional description of project benefits. This project will decrease travel time to Houston’s central business district, thus improving air quality due to decrease in engine idling times. Environment Narrative Attachmentt

0188-09-040 - BIKE - FM 723 from N of Brazos River to FM 1093.jpg