# P1_ProjectIdent

Project Description:
Widen from 2 to 4 lanes, with storm sewer improvements.  Add 6' wide sidewalks to both sides.


# P10_LongTermEconomicImpacts

Is Project Located Within a Distressed or Under-Utilized Area:
Yes, area starting to transition with new DART light rail service

Economic Development Overview:
Mixed use development facilitated by economic development grant.  Project is in a TIF district.  Establishment of a Public Improvement District (PID) is being considered for maintenance of proposed city-funded infrastructure enhancements.

Projected number of new long-term jobs and types of jobs:
25 full-time office and/or retail jobs forecasted by 2018.


# P11_PublicInvolvement

Comments on Opposition:
Currently in negotiations due to related project. Expected to reach agreement late Fall 2005.

Other Comments:
Related project is an apartment complex housing 100 families.

Describe Public Involvement Process and Known Opposition:
Supported by local area chamber of commerce.  Favorable public comments at Fall 2011 public meeting.

Describe Roles Other City Departs Invlvd Facilitating Proj Fund:
City funding includes $500,000 from City Department of Economic Development, who will want to be involved in design review.  Part of this funding will be for city-funded amenities.  Planning department also to be involved.

Describe Roles Other Agencies/Entities Invlvd Facilitating Proj:
NCTCOG: Agreement for $8.0M requiring 20% local match. Review of 60% and final design.  
DART:  ROW agreement and design review where DART facilities impacted.  
TxDOT:  ROW agreement and design review where TxDOT facilities impacted.


# P12_ProjectCost

If Not, When Will City Funds Be Available:
Project to be included in Fall 2013 bond election

Supporting Comments Regarding Cost::
Funding facilitated by NCTCOG is programmed for the year 2018.  City Economic Development funding was approved in previous bond election.


# P2_PavAndCenterAlignment

Retaining Walls Slope Adjustment Needed Along ROW:
2000' of variable height (up to 5' tall) MSE Type 6 walls.


# P4_Drainage

Storm Sewer Design Criteria:
Storm Sewer design to meet 100-yr flood event per City and FEMA standards.  Bridge over creek:  Minimum 2' above 100-yr flood level per City standards.  Bridge over highway: Minimum 16.5' clearance per TxDOT.


# P5_Utilities

Special Utility Considerations:
AT&T has major underground duct bank requiring relocation


# P6_ROWAcquisition

Comments on ROW Availability:
Bisected improvement is a school.

XYZ addition has 20' dedication for ROW.

Non Conformity Issues:
Junkyard on South Side of the project does not comply with zoning.


# P7_ContextOfProject

Signifcant Changes to Mode Share:
Community vision is for road to become more multimodal


# P8_MultiModalSolution

Specific Details of Trail Connectivity:
This project has a 12'  bikeway that provides a connection between a medical center and a transit station

Avg Num Accidents Involving Cyclists Pedstrns Last 3 Years:
13 Total (8 auto - cyclists collisions, 3 auto- pedestrians, 2 cyclist-pedestrian)

Describe how project could reduce number and severity of acciden:
Current roadway section does not include sidewalks or bike lanes

Does Project Include New Existing MidBlock Improv:
None existing.  Proposed median could provide possible opportunities especially near DART station but needs further investigation.


