Transportation Town Hall Presentation

WELCOME
TRANSPORTATION
TOWN HALL
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Legislative Update
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
Implementation of Prop 1 funding Statewide

$1.74 billion transferred to State Highway Fund in FY 2015.
Estimated $1.2 billion to be transferred in each of the next two fiscal years.
$1.74 B
$1.2 B
FY 2015
FY 2016*
$1.2 B
FY 2017*
*Estimates
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
Prop 1 Distribution
Austin District received
approximately $120
million for 2015.
Proposition 7 (SJR 5)
Constitutional amendment (SJR 5) to allocate a
portion of general sales tax and motor vehicle sales
tax revenues to the State Highway Fund.
Funding
Estimated revenue gain for the State

Highway Fund:
FY 2018
$2.5 billion
FY 2019
$2.5 billion
FY 2020
$2.9 billion
FY 2021
$3.0 billion
SJR 5 passed in May 2015.
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
Proposition 7 will be
submitted to voters next
month election day
November 3, 2015.
Mobility35
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
MOBILITY35
PROGRAM UPDATE
Transportation Town Hall
October 7, 2015
Mobility35: A State and Local Partnership

Program limits:
SH 130 (north of Georgetown) to
Posey Road (south of San Marcos)
Program always evolving: 25-30
active projects
Planning studies
Environmental/
schematic and design
Construction
Partners and public are integral
October 7, 2015
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A Community-Driven Effort
Since 2011, the Mobility35 team has
conducted:
More than 250 stakeholder
meetings and community events
35 public open houses
Virtual open houses
Website, Twitter, Facebook
Location-specific outreach
Downtown Stakeholder Working
Group
Decks Area Neighborhood
Workshops
Project-specific outreach
October 7, 2015
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Mobility35 Goals
Increase capacity
Enhance safety
Optimize existing facility

Manage traffic better
Minimize need for additional right of way
Improve east/west connectivity

Improve compatibility with
neighborhoods
Enhance bicyclist, pedestrian, and

transit-user options
October 7, 2015
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Mobility35 Overarching Concepts

Add capacity to mainlanes
Build express lanes in Travis County
(auto and transit)
Lane mode is still under study in

Williamson and Hays counties
Improve mainlane and frontage road
traffic flow
Modify entrance/exit ramps
Add auxiliary lanes or extended
entrance/exit ramps
Add collector-distributor roads or

frontage road bypass lanes
Address intersection bottlenecks
Enhance transit options
Address bicyclist and pedestrian needs
Maintain east/west connectivity
October 7, 2015
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Overarching Concepts (Additional Tools)

Travel Demand Management:
Integrated Corridor Management:
Reduce peak-hour single occupant Better manage traffic during peak
auto commuting using:
periods, incidents, special events,
construction and weather using
Transit, bicycling, walking
improved:
Non-traditional options:
Data collection
Teleworking
Working flexible schedules/
hours
Carsharing, ridesharing,
carpooling, van pooling
Roadway monitoring
Communications to public
Operations and agency coordination

with transportation partners
October 7, 2015
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Regional System
I-35 is part of a regional system
upgrade.
Regional system provides detour
around Austin for I-35 downtown
construction.
October 7, 2015
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Mobility35 Road Map Snapshot

Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Road map for improving I-35

Reflects communitys vision
Program of projects
Each with stand-alone benefit
Each benefits the I-35 corridor, as a
whole
Living document
Continued refinement
October 7, 2015
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Estimated Program Cost
Estimated Cost (adjusted for inflation)

Williamson: $815M
Travis: $2.016B - $2.328B*
Hays: $1.494B
* The estimate is dependent on the final downtown Austin concept and does not include caps.
Benefits of a nimble program approach includes:

Projects can be implemented independently to provide localized
improvement
Each project contributes to a collective benefit for the system
Projects can be advanced to utilize funding as it becomes available
Local transportation partners including cities, counties, CAMPO,
Cap Metro and the Regional Mobility Authority may reference the program
plan to make local funding decisions
October 7, 2015
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Prop 1 Funded I-35 Projects - 2015

Ramp modifications and
intersection improvements from US
79 to SH 45N
Ramp modifications and
intersection improvements from
Stassney Lane to William Cannon
Drive
Reconstruction of the Slaughter
Creek Overpass bridge
FM 150 to Blanco River ramp

reversals
October 7, 2015
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Potential Candidate Projects for Near-Term Funding 2016 - 2019

Based on projects in development
Work with CAMPO to determine
priorities
October 7, 2015
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Other Mobility35 Initiatives - Integrated Corridor Management

Intelligent Transportation Systems
Five-Year Master Plan
Proposed Signs Location Map
Early action Intelligent

Transportation Systems
Gap project
Driver information signs
Construction information to
users
Travel Demand Management

Movability Austin
City of Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Private Partners
TxDOT
TxDOT Pilot Program
Text-based travel time sign
October 7, 2015
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Other Project Initiatives - Aesthetics

Aesthetics Plan:
Project limits: south of Rundberg Lane
to Woodland Avenue
Cohesive approach for aesthetic
treatments
Follow-up to Downtown Stakeholder
Working Group efforts
October 7, 2015
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Rundberg Lane to US 290E (incl. US 183 Direct Connectors)
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
New direct connector or flyover from

southbound I-35 to southbound US 183
New flyover from northbound US 183 to
northbound I-35
New flyover from southbound I-35 to
northbound US 183
Modified flyover from northbound I-35

to northbound US 183
October 7, 2015
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Rundberg Lane to US 290E (incl. St. Johns area improvements)

Reconstruct the existing I-35
northbound to US 183 northbound
flyover
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Construct new bridge structure with the

addition of turn lanes on St. Johns
Avenue
Construct U-turn bridges at St. Johns
Avenue
Improve bicycle and pedestrian
facilities for east/west mobility
Add northbound and southbound
collector-distributor lanes or frontage
road bypass under St. Johns Avenue
October 7, 2015
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51st Street Southbound Project
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Improve intersection of 51st Street and southbound frontage road

Add southbound collector-distributor road or frontage road bypass lane to
allow through traffic to bypass intersection
Improve southbound ramp operations between 51st Street and Airport

Boulevard
Improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities
October 7, 2015
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Riverside Drive Area Project (including Woodland area)
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Reconstruct mainlanes and frontage roads

Add southbound braided ramp
Add northbound collector-distributor road or frontage road bypass lane, to
allow through traffic to bypass Riverside Drive intersection
Reconstruct bridge crossings over Riverside Drive and Woodland Avenue
Improve intersections at Riverside Drive and Woodland Avenue
Widen bridges over Lady Bird Lake

Improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities
October 7, 2015
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Oltorf Street
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Reconstruct bridge structures over

Oltorf Street
Improve ramps and frontage roads

Add auxiliary lanes or extended
entrance/exit lanes
Add U-turn bridges at Oltorf Street

facilities
October 7, 2015
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Stassney Lane to William Cannon Drive
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Reconstruct bridge structures at

Stassney Lane and William Cannon
Drive
Replace the frontage road bridges over
Williamson Creek
Add U-turn bridges at Stassney Lane
and William Cannon Drive
Widen the I-35 mainlanes in order to

incorporate shoulders and extended
entrance/exit lanes
Reconfigure ramps
facilities
October 7, 2015
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South Travis County Express Lanes
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Project limits: Riverside Drive to SH

45SE
Project overview:
Develop express lanes (auto and
transit)
Operational improvements for
mainlanes, frontage roads and
intersections
Bicycle and pedestrian
improvements
Cost: $316.2 million

Phase 3: Schematic and
environmental coordination
Funding: Not currently funded for

construction
October 7, 2015
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Central Travis County Express Lanes
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Project limits: US 183 to Riverside Drive

Project overview:
transit)
intersections
Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Cost: $575.7 million Modified Existing
$875.9 million Depressed
Phase 3: Schematic and environmental
coordination

construction
October 7, 2015
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South Williamson County/North Travis County Express Lanes
PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
Project limits: RM 1431 to US 183

Project overview:
transit)
intersections
Bicycle and pedestrian
improvements
Cost: $395.6 million
Phase 3: Schematic and
environmental coordination

construction
October 7, 2015
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Mobility35
Stay involved:
Web: www.My35.org/Capital
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TxDOT
Twitter: @TxDOTAustin
Email: info@mobility35.org
October 7, 2015
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183 South Project
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
183 South Project

New Ways To Get Moving
Justin Word, Director of Project Management
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
October 7, 2015
183 SOUTH PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Limits
US 290 to SH 71
Project Length
8 miles
Developer Cost
$582 million
Construction Phasing
Phase 1
US 290 to Bolm Road
Phase 2
Bolm Road to SH 71
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ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
2015
2016
2017
2018
SPRING
Begin Construction
FALL
Final Design Begins
2019
2020
2021
Phase 1
Open to
Traffic
Full
Project
Open To
Traffic
We Are Here
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WHAT ARE WE BUILDING?
A new tolled expressway with three lanes in each

direction and three non-tolled general purpose
lanes in each direction
WHAT EXISTS TODAY
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
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CHANGE IS ON THE WAY
Overpass Reconstruction: Springdale Road, MLK

Boulevard, Airport Boulevard and Montopolis Drive
Cross Street Removal: Technicenter Drive, Bolm Road,

51st Street, and Vargas Street
183 Corridor
MLK Blvd.
Technicenter Dr
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IMPROVED ACCESS TO SH 71
Construction of flyovers ramps at SH 71
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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Mobility Authoritys commitment to

bicycle / pedestrian improvements
Approx $25 MM invested overall in 183 South
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RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Trailhead at Colorado River
Approx $1.5 MM invested in the Colorado River

Trailhead
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VISUAL APPEARANCE
Aesthetic
enhancements
are a major
element of the
project
Bridges and concrete

structures will have
unique design
Significant
landscaping will be
added to all major
intersection
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KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED
The Mobility Authority will use a number of tools to

keep residents and drivers informed about project
progress and travel impacts
Twitter
Website
24/7 Project Hotline
Email/Text Alerts
E-newsletter
Dedicated
Outreach Staff
VISIT US AT WWW.183SOUTH.COM
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PROJECT PARTNERS
The Mobility Authority works with our local

project partners to implement transportation
solutions, especially the Texas Department of
Transportation and the City of Austin
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SH 71 Express
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
Project Corridor
About the SH 71 Express
Project
3.9 mile corridor from Presidential

Boulevard to SH 130 near Onion
Creek
Connects travelers to-and-from
Austin and Bastrop, including the
Austin-Bergstrom International
Airport (ABIA)
Traffic increased by 158% over the
last 25 years
Goal is to enhance safety and
reduce congestion and travel time
in the area
$149 million project
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SH 71 Before & After
Before
After
Current SH 71 at FM 973.
There are two separate traffic lights at FM 973
north and south, which play a major role in
congestion during peak travel times
SH 71 Express at the conclusion of construction.

The overpass at FM 973 will reduce congestion
and allow through traffic to travel with ease
over the new toll lanes.
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Project Timeline
January 2015
SH 71 Express Project breaks ground
February 2015
Site preparation and demolition
Summer 2015
Start construction of the SH 130
overpass (shown to the right)
Summer 2015
Widening of SH 71 along Onion
Creek Bridge
Fall/Winter 2015
Series of traffic switches along
eastbound SH 71 and FM 973 south
Late 2016
Full project completion and open to
the public
*Project timeline is subject to change
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Stay Connected
Hotline
1-844-202-7830
Website
www.SH71Express.com
Twitter
@SH71_Express
Sign up to receive e-blasts and the project newsletter including traffic

updates and project information:
www.SH71Express.com/contact
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Stay Involved
Facebook.com/EddieforTexas
183south.com
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ
Mobility35.org/capital
SH71express.com

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WELCOME

Implementation of Prop 1 funding Statewide

Estimated revenue gain for the State

SJR 5 passed in May 2015.

Mobility35: A State and Local Partnership

Optimize existing facility

Improve east/west connectivity

Enhance bicyclist, pedestrian, and

Mobility35 Overarching Concepts

Lane mode is still under study in

Add collector-distributor roads or

Overarching Concepts (Additional Tools)

Operations and agency coordination

Mobility35 Road Map Snapshot

Road map for improving I-35

Estimated Program Cost

Estimated Cost (adjusted for inflation)

Benefits of a nimble program approach includes:

Prop 1 Funded I-35 Projects - 2015

FM 150 to Blanco River ramp

Potential Candidate Projects for Near-Term Funding 2016 - 2019

Other Mobility35 Initiatives - Integrated Corridor Management

Proposed Signs Location Map

Early action Intelligent

Travel Demand Management

Other Project Initiatives - Aesthetics

Rundberg Lane to US 290E (incl. US 183 Direct Connectors)

New direct connector or flyover from

Modified flyover from northbound I-35

Rundberg Lane to US 290E (incl. St. Johns area improvements)

Construct new bridge structure with the

51st Street Southbound Project

Improve intersection of 51st Street and southbound frontage road

Improve southbound ramp operations between 51st Street and Airport

Riverside Drive Area Project (including Woodland area)

Reconstruct mainlanes and frontage roads

Widen bridges over Lady Bird Lake

Reconstruct bridge structures over

Improve ramps and frontage roads

Add U-turn bridges at Oltorf Street

Stassney Lane to William Cannon Drive

Reconstruct bridge structures at

Widen the I-35 mainlanes in order to

South Travis County Express Lanes

Project limits: Riverside Drive to SH

Cost: $316.2 million

Funding: Not currently funded for

Central Travis County Express Lanes

Project limits: US 183 to Riverside Drive

Funding: Not currently funded for

South Williamson County/North Travis County Express Lanes

Project limits: RM 1431 to US 183

Funding: Not currently funded for

183 South Project

183 South Project

183 SOUTH PROJECT OVERVIEW

ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

WHAT ARE WE BUILDING?

A new tolled expressway with three lanes in each