2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title FM 1463 Widening Primary Agency TxDOT Date Submitted 1/12/2015 4:29:02 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1500 characters max The existing roadway is a 2-lane rural section with newly constructed subdivisions located along the corridor in Fort Bend County. Current traffic volume for 2014 is 19,800 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and the projected 2034 ADT is 38,000. With these volumes, the existing 2-lanes do not address the traffic congestion at intersections into the adjacent neighborhoods. Rising traffic volumes will continue to impede the mobility of the existing roadway. Accident rates within the project limits have increased from 20 in year 2012 to 35 in year 2013. Proposed added lanes require typical sections that call for an additional 20 to 60 feet right-of-way and utility adjustments. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1500 characters max The proposed project would improve mobility and safety by the addition of: a travel lane in each direction, median, sidewalks for pedestrians, and share use lane 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 6.73 mile roadway is a 2-lane rural facility from Interstate 10 to FM 1093. The proposed project widens from 2-lanes to 4-lanes, with a raised median, shared use lane for bicyclists and sidewalks. Near the intersections of Interstate 10 and FM 1093 additional lanes will be provided to accommodate the high turning movements. The facility as proposed will be an urban arterial with a design speed of 45 mph. 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 for the proposed widening. No-Build Alternative will not meet the future demands of traffic nor alleviate intersection congestion. Please describe any opportunities for staged construction of the project.
1500 characters max Staged construct is possible on this project. The northern segments of the project closer to I-10 could be built first. Staged Construction Attachment

FM1463_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 USACE NWP to be acquired by August 2017. Please provide an estimated completion date for the 30% Design/PS&E milestone. 04/01/2015 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? 26 Please provide an estimated date for the completion of property acquisition necessary for construction activities to begin. 01/01/2018 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. 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. Public meetings are to be scheduled in 2015. Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. Approximately 26 acres of ROW are needed; number of parcels to be determined when ROW mapping is complete. Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

Map/Location

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

0188-10-021 - GIS - FM 1463 from IH 10 to Spring Green.jpg

Project Budget

Please attach a completed project 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.

0188-10-021 - Budget - FM1463.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

0188-10-021 - BCT - FM 1463 from IH 10 to Spring Green.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 would relieve congestion along the corridor by adding one additional lane in each direction and add turning bays at intersections. Congestion Narrative Attachmentt

Asset Management/Operations: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Proposed project utilizes the existing roadway and widens it using asphalt. Asset Mgmt/Ops Narrative Attachmentt

Regional Economic Competitiveness: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Proposed project provides a vital link between FM 1093 in Fulshear to Interstate 10, a major corridor transversing the State of Texas and passing through the Greater Houston Area near the Port of Houston. This project will decrease travel time to Houston’s central business district. Econ Competitiveness Narrative Attachmentt

Natural/Cultural Resources: Please provide additional description of project benefits. Reductions in travel time will improve air quality by reducing engine idling and emissions by-products due to traffic delays. Environment Narrative Attachmentt

0188-10-021 - BIKE - FM 1463 from IH 10 to Spring Green.jpg