2015 Call for Projects Application Listing

Project Information

Project Title City of Houston Automated Parking Guidance System Primary Agency City of Houston Date Submitted 1/12/2015 4:20:15 PM

Project Narrative

Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).
1000 characters max A real-time parking guidance system will mitigate congestion caused by drivers cruising streets searching for available parking. The program will also positively impact air quality. Describe the primary outcome to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose).
1000 characters max Improved mobility, improved air quality, safer streets. Describe the proposed improvement (Facility/Limits/Description).
1000 characters max Automated Parking Guidance System in the Central Business District to provide real-time parking availability to visitors. The project will be a public-private partnership for off-street parking facilities. Describe any alternatives to the proposed improvement which have been considered or will be evaluated.
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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)(8) Installation of fencing, signs, pavement markings, small passenger shelters, traffic signals, and railroad warning devices where no substantial land acquisition or traffic disruption will occur 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. 07/01/2016 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? Yes Please describe the process for utility adjustments/relocations (entity responsible, financial responsibility, etc.). Not required. 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. None at this time. Public Involvement Attachment

Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. At this time, the City is moving forward with selecting a program manager to vet and assist in the selection of the technology for the parking guidance system. Attached to this submission are the following documents: 1. Letter of Transmittal 2. Letter of COH Support 3. APGS Executive Summary 4. APGS Concept Document 5. Benefits analysis consideration Additional Project Development/Readiness Attachment

2015 Transportation Improvement Call for Projects.pdf

Map/Location

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

ParkingMap.pdf

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.

Project Budget Complete.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.
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Uploaded files are limited to Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, PDFs, GIS files, and image files.
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Project Budget Complete.xlsx

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.
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Screening Questions

Will the project have a useful lifespan greater than five (5) years? Yes Please explain: The guidance system is a software application that will relay real-time date to LED dynamic signage. The only hardware involved is that of signage. Otherwise, mostly software updates will be required to ensure the viability of the system.

Benefit /Cost Methodology

H-GAC to conduct analysis based on the GIS/map project location and project scope information provided above.

Congestion Safety

Incident/Event Management

No; No the system will not be integral to incident management although the dynamic signage may be utilized to provide messages to drivers if necessary.; No; No the system is not either of these networks. ; Yes; The system will notify users when garages are full or where spaces are not available and will direct users to facilities that have available spaces.; No; The systems does not give priority to emergency vehicles. ; No; No, the system will not give priority to transit or high-occupancy vehicles. This may be a future integration for the APGS, however.; Yes; The system will allow for real-time inventory of available parking. This may also be used for variable parking pricing to accommodate demand.;

Coordination

System Migration/Expandability

Yes; The systems will utilize existing communications systems. Where necessary, additional base stations/repeaters will be installed. ; Yes; The City will require open systems architecture for this project. ;

Integration and Information Sharing

AND, System ties into another agency’s systems to allow for the sharing of data; There is the potential to tie into Transtar data for traffic information. ; Yes; The primary purpose of the system is to provide real-time parking availability to the public. ; Yes; Real-time parking data will be collected and archived.;

Asset Mgmt/Efficient Operations

Continuity Operations

No; No, APGS has no effect on enhancing continuity of operations.; No; No, it will not.; No; Not sure.;

System Lifecycle/Maintenance Issues

Yes; With required maintenance and updates of software, the system will have longevity.; Yes; This is included in the department budget. ; Yes; The system will report failures via a back office solution.;