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Memorandum

DATE September 23,2011

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efT y SECRE TI-~H '( DALLAS. TEX AS CITY OF DALLAS

TO Transportation and Environment Committee Members: Linda L. Koop (Chair), Sheffie Kadane (Vice Chair), Sandy Greyson, Delia Jasso, Vonciel Jones Hill, Pauline Medrano

SUBJECT Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

Monday, September 26, 2011 at 1 :00 - 2:30 p.m. City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Room 6ES Dallas, TX 75201

1. Approval of Minutes for the September 12, 2011 Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting (Action 11 Minute)

2. Update on North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, NTCASC Oil and Gas Task Force, and State Implementation Plan Chris Klaus, Senior Program Manager, Air Quality Planning and Operations, North Central Texas Council of Governments (Briefing 129 Minutes)

3. OFW COA Overview: LBJ Express Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager, and Randy Redman, P.E., CDA Program Director, Texas Department of Transportation (Briefing 120 Minutes)

4. Complete Streets Initiative Update Theresa O'Donnell, Director, and Peer Chacko, Assistant Director, Sustainable Development and Construction (Briefing 120 Minutes)

5. Transportation and Environment Committee Proposed FY 2011-12 Goals Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager (Action 1 20 Minutes)

~J./~~ Linda L. Koop, Chair Transportation and Environment Committee

,. Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda, September 26, 2011 Page 2

c: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Mary K. Suhm, City Manager Thomas P. Perkins, Jr. City Attorney Rosa Rios, Acting City Secretary Craig Kinton, City Auditor Judge C. Victor Lander, Administrative Judge A.C. Gonzalez, First Assistant City Manager Ryan S. Evans, Assistant City Manager Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager Forest Turner, Assistant City Manager Joey Zapata, Interim Assistant City Manager Jeanne Chipperfield, Chief Financial Officer Edward Scott, Director, Controller's Office Frank Librio, Public Information Office Theresa O'Donnell, Director, Sustainable Development and Construction Helena Stevens-Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager - Council Office

A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concerns one of the following:

1. Contemplated or pending litigation, or matters where legal advice is requested of the City Attorney. Section 551 .071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

2. The purchase, exchange lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Section 551 .072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

3. A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation is an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Section 551.073 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

4. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, diSCipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

5. The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551 .076 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

6. Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations. Section 551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

"Dallas-Together, we do it better"

TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING RECORD

Meeting Date: September 12, 2011 Start Time: 1:01 p.m. Adjournment: 1:57 p.m. Committee Members Present: Linda L. Koop (Chair), Sheffie Kadane (Vice-Chair), Sandy Greyson, Vonciel Jones Hill, Delia Jasso, and Pauline Medrano Committee Members Absent: None Other Council Members Present: None City Executive Staff Present: Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager Peer Chacko, Assistant Director, Sustainable Development and Construction Alan Hendrix, Assistant Director, Public Works Kelly High, Director, Trinity Watershed Management Betty Antebi-Taylor, Building Official, Sustainable Development and Construction TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes for June 13, 2011 Action Taken/Committee Recommendation:

Motion was made to approve the minutes for the June 13, 2011 meeting subject to corrections. No corrections were suggested and the minutes were approved as submitted. Made by: Kadane Seconded by: Hill Passed unanimously

Transportation and Environment Committee (TEC) meetings are recorded. Agenda materials are available online at www.dallascityhall.com. Recordings may be

reviewed/copied by contacting the TEC Staff Coordinator at 214-670-4545.

TEC Meeting Record September 12, 2011 Page 2

2. Stormwater Ordinance Revisions

Susan Alvarez, Sr. Program Manager, Trinity Watershed Management, provided an overview of the proposed revisions to the stormwater ordinance, including regulatory background, drivers and changes. Kelly High, Director, Trinity Watershed Management, assisted in answering questions.

Action Taken/Committee Recommendation: Mr. Kadane asked if the changes to the ordinance were city or state law requirements. Ms. Alvarez stated the changes were necessary to align the city code with state and federal laws. Ms. Jasso asked if the donated power washers-soda blasters used for the January 2011 citywide cleanup effort, organized by district 1, will be affected by the minor revisions to clarify the requirements to the prohibited discharges outlined on slide 11. Ms. Alvarez stated she is familiar with the company’s operation and after testing the runoff, the process was determined to be environmentally friendly. Ms. Jasso mentioned it will be helpful to provide Spanish translations for the individuals who utilize the outreach efforts listed on slide 20. Ms. Jasso recommended departments be made aware of the revisions regarding the portable sanitation facilities (porta-potties), specifically, the Convention and Special Event Services Department. Mr. High stated they would make sure to point out the revisions when issuing special event’s permits. Motion was made to approve the Stormwater Ordinance Revisions. Full City Council consideration scheduled for November, 2011. Made by: Kadane Seconded by: Hill Passed unanimously 3. Green Building Ordinance Betty Antebi-Taylor, Building Official, Sustainable Development and Construction provided a brief update to the committee on phase 2 of the green building ordinance. Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager, assisted in answering questions. Action Taken/Committee Recommendation: Ms. Koop asked if the City will be carbon neutral by 2012. Ms. Jordan stated it is possible for the City to become carbon neutral by 2012; however, she will confirm and report back to the committee. Ms. Koop asked how the Integrated Storm Water Management Manual (iSWM) differs from the International Green Construction Code (IGCC). Ms. Jordan stated the IGCC is for the construction of buildings; whereas, the iSWM focuses on how to build the storm drainage outside of buildings. The two would allow for flat work outside of a building or as part of iSWM to use green roofs, or rain water.

TEC Meeting Record September 12, 2011 Page 3 Ms. Koop asked if the IGCC has been adopted by the City of Fort Worth. Ms. Antebi-Taylor stated the IGCC has not been adopted and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has established a subcommittee to review the green code. Ms. Greyson asked for clarification on the use of cool roofs. Ms. Jordan stated an example of a cool roof is a roof that has been painted white, a green roof (with vegetation), and other energy efficient roofing systems. Ms. Greyson also asked if the additional new positions in the building inspection division will be handling the new requirements. Ms. Antebi-Taylor stated it is recommended by the task force to third-party the program. Motion was made to recommend adoption of a modified version of Phase 1 of the Green Building Ordinance and delay implementation of Phase 2 until October 2012. Full City Council consideration scheduled for September 28, 2011. Made by: Kadane Seconded by: Hill Passed unanimously 4. Transportation and Environment Committee Proposed FY 2011-2012 Goals As part of the Mayor’s initiative, Jill Jordan, Assistant City Manager, briefed the committee on the proposed goals for the Transportation and Environment Committee. Action Taken/Committee Recommendation: Ms. Greyson asked Ms. Jordan how she will revisit the City’s approach to funding construction and reconstruction of alleys. Ms. Jordan stated it is a challenge for the City when you look at the number of alleys that have never been constructed, alleys that have been constructed but need to be reconstructed, and the street needs. Ms. Jordan mentioned the City had considered returning the responsibility of alley’s back to the property owners. Ms. Jordan also mentioned the challenges with construction and reconstruction of sidewalks. Ms. Greyson stated the worst sidewalks are where water meters have been installed. Ms. Koop asked the committee to forward their suggested goals and comments to Ms. Jordan to be discussed at the next committee meeting. No action was taken on this item.

Linda L. Koop, Chair Transportation and Environment Committee

Memorandum

CITY OF DALLAS

DATE September 23, 2011

TO Members of the Transportation and Environment Committee:Linda L. Koop (Chair), Sheffie Kadane (Vice Chair), Sandy Greyson,Delia Jasso, Vonciel Jones Hill, Pauline Medrano

Update on North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, NTCASC Oil and Gas TaskForce, and State Implementation Plan

On September 26, 2011, staff of North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG) will present an informational briefing to the Committee with an update onthe North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee (NTCASC), NTCASC Oil and Gas TaskForce, and State Implementation Plan. Please find attached a copy of thepresentation, and feel free to contact me if you need additional information.

,y’~Jil . Jordan, P.E.‘ Assistant City Manager

c: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City CouncilMary K. Suhm, City ManagerThomas P. Perkins, Jr. City AttorneyRosa Rios, Acting City SecretaryCraig Kinton, City AuditorJudge C. Victor Lander, Administrative JudgeA.C. Gonzalez, First Assistant City ManagerRyan S. Evans, Assistant City ManagerForest Turner, Assistant City ManagerJoey Zapata, Interim Assistant City ManagerJeanne Chipperfield, Chief Financial OfficerEdward Scott, Director, Controller’s OfficeFrank Librio, Public Information OfficeTheresa O’Donnell, Director, Sustainable Development and ConstructionRick Galceran, Director, Public WorksHelena Stevens-Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager — Council Office

“Dallas-Together, we do it better”

City of Dallas Transportation & Environment Council Committee September 26, 2011

Chris Klaus, Senior Program ManagerAir Quality Planning and OperationsNorth Central Texas Council of Governments

Update on North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, NTCASC Oil and Gas Task Force, and State Implementation Plan

NTCASC BackgroundNTCASC Background

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Regional Air Quality Advisory Body for DFW Ozone Nonattainment Area▫

City/County Representatives▫

Environmental Interests▫

Chambers of Commerce▫

Public/Citizen Education Representatives

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Goal to Collaboratively Develop Recommendations to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)▫

Control Strategies to Attain National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Federal Ozone Standard

All Emissions Sources

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Schedule Driven by Development of State Implementation Plan (SIP)▫

Attainment Demonstration SIP

Reclassification under 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard▫

Reasonable Further Progress (RFP) SIP

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Website: http://www.nctcog.org/trans/committees/ntcasc/index.asp

Attainment Demonstration SIPAttainment Demonstration SIP

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Demonstrates How Region Will Comply With Ozone Standard* by Attainment Deadline ▫

Targets NOX Emissions Reductions Due to NOX -Limited Region▫

Serious Attainment Deadline: June 15, 2013

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TCEQ Modeling Indicates Compliance ▫

Revised Area Source Controls Under Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements

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Regional Design Value Must be < 85 parts per billion (ppb)▫

TCEQ Predicts All Monitors will Have Design Value <77 ppb in 2012

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No Additional Control Strategies Explored

*1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard

Reasonable Further Progress SIPReasonable Further Progress SIP

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Demonstrates Continued Progress in Reducing Emissions▫

Requires 3% Reduction Per Year for Each Precursor Pollutant (NOX and VOC)

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Baseline Year: 2002▫

Milestone Year: 2011

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Unable to Demonstrate Compliance with VOC Reduction Requirement Based on Existing Control Measures

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Additional VOC Control Strategies Required

2011 NOX 2011 VOC 2012 NOX 2012 VOC

Required Reductions 791.44 340.83 830.05 358.34

Creditable Reductions 859.17 263.34 912.01 296.73

Excess (+)/Shortfall(-) 67.73 -77.49 81.96 -61.61

NOX Substitution 63.65 -63.65 61.62 -61.62

Final Excess/Shortfall 4.08 -13.84 20.34 0.01Source: TCEQ presentation to NTCASC Oil and Gas Task Force, May 25, 2011. Based upon MOVES modeling.

NTCASC Oil And Gas Task ForceNTCASC Oil And Gas Task Force

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Consisted of NTCASC Members

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Goal to Identify Opportunities to Reduce Air Quality Impact of Oil and Gas Production in North Texas▫

Focused on VOC Reduction Opportunities for RFP SIP

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3 Meetings Between March and May 2011▫

Background▫

Best Practices▫

Science▫

Recommendations

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Website: http://www.nctcog.org/trans/committees/ntcasc/OilandGas.asp

NTCASC RecommendationsNTCASC Recommendations

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Review Existing Practices to Ensure Adequacy for Intended Purpose

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Extend Houston Area Condensate and Crude Oil Storage Tank Rule to DFW Nonattainment Area▫

Requires 95% Control for Sources with 15 Ton Per Year (tpy) VOC Emissions

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Formalize Oil and Gas Industry Best Practices▫

Green Completions▫

Plunger Lifts▫

Vapor Recovery Units▫

Low-Bleed Pneumatic Valves

http://www.nctcog.org/trans/committees/ntcasc/OGTF/052511/TCEQLtr05 2711.pdf

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What Is In The SIP?What Is In The SIP?•

Transportation Control Measures▫

None Recommended

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Voluntary Mobile Emission Reduction Strategies▫

None Recommended

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Extend Houston Area Condensate and Crude Oil Storage Tank Rule to DFW Nonattainment Area▫

Requires 95% Control for Sources with 25 Ton Per Year (tpy) VOC Emissions

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What Is In The SIP? (continued)What Is In The SIP? (continued)

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Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects▫

Intersection Grade Separations▫

Intersection Improvements▫

Sustainable Development▫

Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy▫

Traffic Signal Improvements▫

Truck Lane Restriction Program▫

High Occupancy Vehicle Projects▫

Locally Enforced Idling Restrictions▫

Diesel Idling Reduction Program▫

Clean Construction Demonstration Project

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Intelligent Transportation System▫

Clean Vehicle/Equipment Program

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Regional Smoking Vehicle Program▫

Air Quality Public Education and Communication

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High Emitting Vehicle Enforcement▫

Pay-As-You Drive Insurance Pilot Program

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SmartWayTM Transport Partnership▫

Blue Skyways Collaborative▫

Electric Vehicles North Texas▫

Rail Transit Projects▫

Clean School Bus Program▫

Park and Ride Projects▫

Regulated Fleet Program▫

Vanpools

• Weight-of-Evidence (sample list)

Current Ozone StatusCurrent Ozone Status

Colors represent Air Quality Index breakpoints

According to the US EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards, attainment is reached when, at each monitor, the three-year average of the annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration is less than 85 parts per billion (ppb).

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102 101 100 100 9996 96

95

9186 86

90

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

1998-2000

1999-2001

2000-2002

2001-2003

2002-2004

2003-2005

2004-2006

2005-2007

2006-2008

2007-2009

2008-2010

2009-2011^

2010-2012^

2011-2013^

Source: NCTCOG TR Dept – August 2011

* Attainment Goal - According to the US EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards, attainment is reached when, at each monitor, the three-year average of the annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration is less than 85 parts per billion (ppb).

** Ozone Standard was revised in 2008 to 75 ppb. Designations under this standard are currently on hold until EPA makes recommendations for reconsideration (see ***).

*** Ozone Standard is currently under reconsideration by the EPA and will likely be revised in Summer/Fall 2011 to between 60 and 70 ppb.

- - - - - - - - - -2008 Revised Standard = 75 ppb**

^ Not a full set of data. Current as of August 29, 2011

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Ozone Attainment GoalOzone Attainment Goal10

Ozone ReconsiderationOzone ReconsiderationMarch 12, 2008 – EPA Strengthened National Standards for

Ground-Level Ozone (75 ppb)

September 16, 2009 – EPA to Reconsider National Standards for Ground-Level Ozone

January 6, 2010 – Proposed Revisions to National Standards for Ground-Level Ozone (60-70 ppb)

December 8, 2010 – EPA Administrator Requests More Input from Agency's Science Advisors – Due By End of July 2011

July 26, 2011 – EPA Updates Status of the Ozone Reconsideration and Will Not Issue Final Rule on July 29th

September 2, 2011 – President Obama Requests EPA to Withdraw Draft Ozone NAAQS At This Time

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Contact InformationContact Information

Chris KlausSenior Program Manager

Air Quality Planning and Operationscklaus@nctcog.org

817-695-9286

http://www.nctcog.org/trans/air/

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DFW CDA Overview: LBJ ExpressRandy Redmond, P.E.DFW CDA Program Manager

Council Transportation and Environment CommitteeSeptember 26, 2011

DFW CDA Program Office

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LBJ Project Overview

Concession CDA:

Value: $2.7 billion○

O&M: $500 million○

Design-build : $2.7 billion○

Required public funds:

$490 million

Includes financing, utility relocations, design, construction, routine and capital maintenance

Reconstruction of existing facilities and addition of managed lanes

O&M and Capital Maintenance, right of way to right of way ($1.7 million in annual maintenance costs performed by developer)

Handback

Requirements

Tolling Services through toll services agreement with North Texas Tollway

Authority

ROW Completed by TxDOT3

LBJ Project Overview

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LBJ Project Overview Previous Design

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LBJ Project Overview

Improvements to I‐35E and I‐635, two of busiest roadways in Texas

8 reconstructed existing

general purpose lanes (free)

4 and 6 new managed lanes based on segment (toll)

2 and 3 lane continuous frontage roads for better access6

What’s Happening in 2011

Utility relocation along corridor Multi-phase construction of 14 residential

sound walls I-35E/Loop 12 Interchange Removal of HOV system (summer) Demolition of Joe Ratcliff pedestrian bridge Demolition of Rosser and Montfort bridges Intersection & bridge work at Hillcrest Road

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Utility Relocation

500,000+ linear feet of utilities to move 350+ utility conflicts 2 municipalities 14 communications companies Electric transmission and delivery lines Water and wastewater lines Natural gas transmission and delivery lines 2 rail road crossings

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Sound Walls

14 sound walls along the corridor

Most will be complete before construction of the adjacent bridge

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LBJ Express 635/DNT

Engineers have designed a modified solution at Dallas North Tollway, allowing the managed lanes to be raised up to the general purpose lanes.

NTTA has reviewed the proposed solution and is on board with TXDOT

All potential noise impacts have been abated by sound attenuation walls

Environmental studies have been completed and approved

Redesign resulted in reduced cost & construction duration at DNT; and less challenging construction methods due to drainage challenges at the original DNT tunnel.

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LBJ Express 635/DNT Original Design

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LBJ Express Proposed Design

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LBJ Express Proposed Schematic

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LBJ Express Proposed Design

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Montfort Bridge Demolition

Finished ahead of schedule for Phase 1Very few complaints from publicTraffic counts in the area were lower due

to extensive media outreachPhase 2 show similar successes

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Montfort Demolition

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Montfort Bridge Demolition

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Project Facts

Maintenance and Operations

Managed Lanes and General Purpose –

LBJIG

Intersections and Traffic Signals –

City of Dallas or Farmers Branch

Managed Lanes will NOT raise above the GP lanes

Residential areas buffered by noise walls (except between Hillcrest and Preston)

Continuous frontage along I-635 between 75 and 35

Landscaping under discussion

Tree mitigation plan under discussion with City staff

LBJIG will maintain during snow and ice

All bridges will have reduced capacity during reconstruction except Joe Ratcliff, Welch and Rosser

Detours are carefully discussed with City of Dallas engineering staff to ensure that mobility is maintained throughout the duration of

the project reconstruction.

TxDOT estimates $.15 to $.55

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Complete Streets Initiative Update

Council Transportation and Environment Committee

September 26, 2011

UrbanAdvantage

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Presentation Outline

Review project approach

Proposed pilot design projects

Review public involvement plan

Public values survey results

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Complete Streets Principles

Street design for all relevant transportation modes: pedestrians, bicycles, transit, automobiles

Different design solutions for different contexts: flexibility to accommodate changing needs

Enhanced public realm: Streets as places rather than mere traffic conduits

Green streets: Environmentally sustainable design solutions

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Initial Assumptions

The Complete Streets Initiative reflects a shifting mindset for some citizens in favor of gradual transition of streets to accommodate multiple users

Not all streets are appropriate or feasible candidates for transformation – the majority of streets will not change significantly

Cost of enhancements and maintenance of new amenities will be one of the key factors that must be considered when weighing the benefits of complete streets

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Objects of the Complete Streets Initiative

Establish new street design process, policies and standards that integrate Complete Street and iSWM principles

Provide a range of opportunities for public input on priorities, costs/benefits and trade-offs of complete streets

Develop a strategy for systematic and phased implementation over time

Ensure coordination with 2012 Bond Program, iSWM manual amendment and current CIP projects

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Key Opportunities / Challenges

Explore more flexible use of existing public rights-of-way to accommodate expanding and changing transportation needs

Explore sustainable, long-term funding strategies for increased capital and maintenance costs associated with complete streets through a combination of public and private sources

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Anticipated Outcomes

Vision Map and Design Manual:

Citywide, context-sensitive, complete streets vision map based on current and future land development patterns

Flexible, easy-to-use street design guidelines and standards for the engineering community

Implementation Program:

Pilot design projects for funding consideration through the 2012 Bond Program

Recommendations for how the implementation of new policies and standards will be phased in

Recommendations for long-term funding strategies

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Proposed Pilot Design Projects

Showcase and test new complete street design concepts on specific streets across the city that are well-suited for change and have potential for neighborhood support

Conduct citywide workshops / demonstrations to engage the community in the conceptual design process

Develop conceptual designs for a manageable selection of projects to be considered for implementation through the 2012 Bond Program and private development initiatives

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Proposed Pilot Design Projects Selection Criteria

Timely public or private planning efforts and development opportunities that support complete streets

Key linkages between existing community and neighborhood destinations with potential to encourage more walking, biking or transit use

Potential for roadway design improvements without additional right-of-way acquisition

Councilmember input

Proposed Pilot Design Projects

Davis Street

Ross Avenue

Knox – Henderson

Fort Worth Avenue

Lancaster Road

Buckner Boulevard

Royal Lane

Grand Avenue

Camp Wisdom Drive

North Cliff

Skillman Street

Alpha Road

Park Lane

Meadowcreek Drive

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Public Involvement Plan

Project website and facebook page

Public kick-off event

Visual essay contest

In-depth stakeholder interviews and public values survey

Technical Committee

Community Focus Groups

Community workshops / demonstrations

Citywide open house

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Public Kick Off Event June 26, 2011

Better Block event on Ross Avenue

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Visual Essay Contest

Opportunity for all citizens to provide creative input on complete streets

Working with Big Thought to engage school kids

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Technical Committee

Facilitated by Sustainable Development and Construction staff and consultants

Provide technical input on products at key milestones

Key staff from other City departments and agencies

Developers with project experience in pushing the envelope on street design and street use

Other relevant professional expertise

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Community Focus Groups

3 Citywide stakeholder focus groups:

Residential community representatives

User/advocacy groups

Pilot design projects stakeholders

Two rounds of work sessions facilitated by Sustainable Development and Construction staff and consultants with open and collaborative discussion to create an optimal environment for creative thinking and feedback on specific topics

Review project approach from a range of perspectives to ensure consistency with Dallas values and needs

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Community Workshops / Demonstrations

Community Workshops: Seven citywide workshops focused on developing preliminary pilot design project concepts for and receiving input on the citywide complete streets vision and design manual

Southern Dallas Better Block Event: focused on engaging the community in activating and transforming a street for a day

Demonstration sites: Temporary installations at two locations to test and evaluate new design concepts in real conditions over several weeks

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Public Values Survey Methodology Overview

Focus on gauging public perceptions and desires regarding transportation and streets

Questionnaire designed by Collective Strength, with input from Kimley-Horn and Associates and City of Dallas

518 interviews conducted by Promark Research in August 2011 using standard market research industry protocol for telephone polling

The results are calibrated to mirror 2010 U.S. Census for age, race, income, gender and geographic area

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Summary of Survey Findings

Bottom line: Significant opportunity exists in Dallas to gain widespread public support for Complete Streets if safety, health and economic development benefits are also emphasized along with maintenance of existing streets

The vast majority (over 90%) of surveyed residents support sustainable communities with more transportation choices, access to shops, schools and jobs close by, energy efficiency and improved air and water quality

The most important cited reasons for wanting Complete Streets include being safer, being healthier, boosting the economy and saving money on gas

Summary of Survey Findings

The majority cite driving as the primary mode of transportation but would consider public transportation if it was more convenient

60% walk in their neighborhood at least once a week

26% bike around their neighborhood at least once a month

85% would favor using a defined amount of existing street space for non-car purposes such as walking or biking

Most would accept a minor increase in drive time if the result produced safer streets, an economic boost for the city and/or improved walking and biking conditions

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Summary of Survey Findings

Respondents expressed moderate satisfaction with current street conditions (rated an average of 6.5 out of 10)

Highest transportation priorities include pedestrian safety, maintenance of existing streets and increased public transportation options

The most important features of city streets are lighting and maintenance

Funding for street improvements should come from both the public and private sectors

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Planning Schedule

Early October 2011: Technical Committee meeting

End October 2011: Community Focus Group sessions

Early November 2011: Community Workshops; Southern Dallas Better Block event

Early December 2011: Technical Committee meeting

Mid January 2012: Technical Committee Meeting

End January 2012: Community Focus Group sessions

February – April 2012: Monthly Technical Committee meetings; Project demonstrations

April 2012: Citywide Open House

Appendix Public Values Survey

Council Transportation and Environment Committee

September 26, 2011

UrbanAdvantage

The Vast Majority Want Elected Officials to Work Towards Sustainable Communities

Q: 

A sustainable community is defined as a neighborhood that has more transportation 

choices, is closer to shops, schools and jobs, is more energy efficient and helps protect our air 

and water. Do you want your elected officials to work towards more sustainable communities? 23

Safety, Health and Saving Money are Important Motivators for Complete Streets

Q: On a one to ten scale where one is not at all important and ten is extremely 

important, how important is this reason to you for giving up some street are for 

walking and biking?  24

Significant Belief that Gas Prices Will Increase Over the Next Ten Years

Q: 

In the next ten years, do you expect gasoline prices 

to go up, go down or stay where they are today?

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Existing Preference for Driving but Demand Exists for Other Options if more Convenient

Q: Which of the following transportation options is your primary way of getting around?  

What would you be most likely to consider in the future  if it was more convenient?

Now Future

Driving 80% +34%

Public transportation 16% +54%

Biking 1% +12%

Walking 2% +12%

Scootering 0% +6%

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76% of Dallas Residents Walk at Least a Few Times a Month

Q: 

How often do you walk around your neighborhood or any 

other neighborhood in the City of Dallas…

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26% Bike at Least a Few Times a Month

Q: 

How often do you bike around your neighborhood or any 

other neighborhood in the City of Dallas…

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Few Children In Dallas Walk to School

Q: 

If you have children under 18 living in your 

household, do they walk to school?

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Reasons Why Children Do Not Walk to School

Q: 

If no, what is the primary reason? Note: “Other”

are primarily 

personal responses such as “my husband leaves at a different time 

than I do so we can’t walk with her.” 30

85% of Dallas Residents Would Give up at Least 5% of Their Streets for Other Options

Q: 

Right now, most streets in Dallas are 100% dedicated to cars. How much of your 

street (as a percentage) would you be willing to give for non‐car purposes such as 

walking and biking?  0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or more than 20%? 31

Most Residents Would accept a 5 Minute Longer Drive Time if it Meant More Walking/Biking

Q: 

Would you be willing to accept your drive time taking 

five more minutes than it does now on city streets…

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…And Even More Would Accept it if it is Safer

Q: 

Would you be willing to accept your drive time taking 

five more minutes than it does now on city streets…

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….Or if it was an Economic Boost

Q: 

Would you be willing to accept your drive time taking 

five more minutes than it does now on city streets…

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Most Residents think being Able to Walk or Bike would be Better for the Economy

Q: 

Do you feel that kids being able to walk or bike to school and adults being 

able to walk or bike to places to shop and eat would be better for the Dallas 

economy than it is now? 35

Priorities for Elected Officials

Q: Which of the following are high, medium or low 

priorities to you for elected officials to work on to 

make Dallas a better place to live...

High Priorities (60%+)

Public education 86%

Public safety 81%

Jobs and the local economy 83%

Clean air and water 77%

Keeping the budget balanced 74%

Public health 68%

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Priorities for Elected Official Transportation is Less Important but Matters

Q: Which of the following are high, medium or low priorities to you

for elected 

officials to work on to make Dallas a better place to live...

Transportation

46% High/40% Medium

Trees

40% High/37% Medium

Open space and parks

32% High/49% Medium

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Level of Satisfaction with Neighborhood Streets is Moderate

Q: What is your level of satisfaction with your neighborhood streets ‐

on a 

scale of one to ten where one is highly unsatisfied and ten is highly satisfied?

* Mean: 6.5

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Transportation Priorities Focus on Maintenance of Roads, Pedestrian Safety and Public Transportation

Q: When you think about Transportation investment 

by the City of Dallas, which of the following should be 

high, medium or low investment priorities...

High Priorities (60%+)

Maintenance of existing streets 78%

Pedestrian safety 74%

Maintenance of existing public transportation 64%

Medium Priorities (40%+)

New construction of public transportation 52%

Adding sidewalks 49%

Lower Priorities

New construction of streets 38%

Adding bike lanes 29%

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Importance of Key Street Features

Mean

Maintenance of Existing Streets 8.7

Lighting 8.4

Pedestrian Friendly Crosswalk 7.8

Easy Parking Spaces, Free Parking 7.5

Going Same Speed as Now 7.3

Lots of Shops and Restaurants 6.7

Separate Bike Lines 5.8

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Strong Preference for Street Improvement Funding from both Public and Private Sector

Q: 

Do you feel that the private sector (meaning for profit companies), public sector 

(meaning the City of Dallas or other government agencies) or both the private and 

public sectors should provide funding for street improvements such as greenery as well 

as maintenance for these improvements over the long term?  41

Council Transportation and Environment Committee

September 26, 2011

Draft TEC Goals FY 2011-2012

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Goal 1: Bring the citywide Complete Streets vision to reality

Develop and adopt a Complete Streets Manual to establish design policies and standards integrating complete street and iSWM principles

Conduct citywide outreach to promote public awareness and receive feedback on complete streets priorities, costs, benefits and trade-offs

Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for complete street showcase/demonstration projects for implementation through the 2012 Bond Program and other funding sources

Establish a process and methodology for testing complete streets design solutions to facilitate transition to the new approach

Identify and address regulatory amendments needed to facilitate complete streets implementation

Identify sustainable funding strategies for the increased capital and long- term operation and maintenance costs for complete streets

Support ongoing complete streets implementation through already funded capital improvement projects that can incorporate complete streets design elements

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Goal 2: Develop the Bond Program for a November 2012 election

Update the Needs Inventory and prioritize streets for inclusion in the bond program. Include funding for complete streets implementation.

Revisit the City’s approach to funding construction and reconstruction of alleys and sidewalks

Identify intergovernmental partnership projects and required city funding participation and prioritize those projects for possible inclusion in the bond program

Look at staffing levels and areas of expertise needed to deliver the next bond program

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Goal 3: Advance strategic transportation projects

Streetcar System: Complete the McKinney Avenue Trolley loop extension to the Downtown transit plaza by Dec 2013; Initiate revenue service of a modern streetcar line from Downtown to Oak Cliff Methodist Hospital by mid 2014; Initiate a central area streetcar system planning effort

LBJ 635 Project: Monitor project progress to ensure completion of construction on frontage roads and bridges by 2013

S.M. Wright: Support efforts to complete design plans to downsize S.M. Wright by 2014; Complete plans and initiate construction of Trinity Parkway Phase I (IH-45 connector) by year-end 2012

IH-35E/IH-30 Horseshoe: Support efforts to complete 30% preliminary engineering and environmental assessment and procure a design build team by year-end 2012

Love Field Transit Connector: Study feasibility of a Love Field transit connector to the Inwood DART Station and other nearby destinations

Love Field Modernization Program: Open first 12 new gates, the new ticketing wing and baggage screening matrix by April 2013

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Goal 4: Present a Sustainability Plan for Council adoption by June 2012

Goal 5: Study environmental opportunities such as energy recapture in water, waste water and solid waste operations