Planning Commission WORKSHOP - Houston...The study is anticipated to commence in the 3rd quarter...

Transportation Planning Planning & Development Department

Mayor’s Conference Room City Hall Basement

WORKSHOPPlanning Commission

April 14, 2011

Transportation Planning Planning & Development Department 01

Planning Commission Workshop

A New Growth Strategy

By 2035, the eight-county Houston-Galveston region is expected to grow by an additional 3.5 million people.

Accommodating this growth will overburden the region’s transportation network unless we identify ways to reduce vehicle trips.

H-GAC’s 2035 Regional Transportation Plan lays out a new strategy to address this growth - Livable Centers. These places are safe, convenient, and attractive areas where people can live, work, and play with less reliance on their cars.

Livable Centers

Livable Centers Projects: H-GACLivable Centers Projects: H-GAC

Conroe

Woodland

TomballWaller

Energy Corridor

Pearland

League City

Clear Lake Shores

Galveston

Implementation Project

Study Project

Study Project - 2011 Completion

Livable Centers Projects: HoustonLivable Centers Projects: Houston

Near Northwest

Independence Heights/ Northline

Northside

Downtown

East End

MidtownUpper Kirby

Fourth Ward/Gillette

Washington AveEnergy Corridor

Completed ProjectActive / Funded Project



Livable Centers: Midtown

Proposed Pedestrian “Z” Linkage Strategy Prioritizing Improvements

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Proposed ‘HCC Student Housing’ Building Program

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Livable Centers: Northside

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Boundary StationBoundary Station

Moody Park StationMoody Park Station

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Livable Centers: Fourth Ward

Gillette St. Greenway and Bayou Connection

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W. Dallas St.W. Dallas St.

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Gillette Site Plan: Medium Density Residential, Office and Retail

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Livable Centers: East End

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Implementation

Implementation Strategies

Compact and

Mixed Use

Designed to be

Walkable

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Physical StructuresCivic StructuresPublic Spaces / PlazasPublic and PrivateDevelopments

Outdoor FurnitureSidewalksLightingLandscapingWayfinding Signage

Parking FacilitiesTransit AccommodationsStreet ImprovementsAccess ManagementImprovements

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Funding

Public / Private Partnerships

H-GAC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Funding

Management Districts

Public Improvement Districts

Transit Pilot Projects

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)

Land Acquisition

380 / 381 EconomicDevelopment Agreements

Developer Incentives /Regulatory Relief

Implementation Projects

Holman Street improvements which are part of the “Z” prioritization strategy were submitted for TIP funding.

Hernandez Tunnel was identified as a key connector between Northside and Downtown. The Greater Northside Management District is making tunnel improvements in coordination with the City of Houston.

West Gray Street was submitted for TIP funding on behalf of TIRZ district.

San Felipe Park North of the City of Houston Gillette property site was added as available for redevelopment of that site and the park was moved to a more central location in the neighborhood in partnership with HISD.

City of Houston is working in close partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank in regards to redevelopment of the Gillette site.

The Greater East End Management District received $5 million in stimulus funds to bring sidewalks up to City standards along Navigation, York and Sampson in the East End. Improvements will also include lighting, striping, benches, plantings, transit shelters and ramps.

East End

Fourth Ward

Northside

Midtown

Management District is currently focused on determining the site plan for the civic center site and will look to livable center recommendations for pedestrian improvements.

Upper Kirby



Study Outcome:

Collect Data

Select Mobility Objectives

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Determine Mobility Tools by Objective

Perform Fatal Flaw Screening

Street Type Consistency

Cube Modeling

Evaluate Best Tools

Estimate Costs

Prioritize Projects

Include projects in Capital Improvements Plan and Operating Budget

TechnicalModeling Tools

TechnicalPlanning Tools

TechnicalOperations Tools

Operations Software

Apply Technical Tools

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EmploymentCenter

SuburbanNeighborhood

One-WayCouplet

UrbanAvenue

UrbanBoulevard

SuburbanAvenue

UrbanDistrictUrban Mixed Use

SuburbanBoulevard

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Industrial

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Major Thoroughfare

Major Collector Local

Functional Street Classification

CMP Process & Mobility Toolbox

TDM Scenario Result: Mercury Dr. 2035 No-Build LOS/ADT

One Size Does not Fit All

CMP Process & Mobility Toolbox: Incorporate Modeling, Planning, Operational and Technology based tools into the planning process.

Functional Street Classification - Incorporated into Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) Chapter 10, Appendix 2

COH Travel Demand Model (TDM) Development and Results– TDM incorporated into Major Thoroughfare & FreewayPlan Amendment (MTFPA), Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), COH Planning & Traffic Studies

City Mobility Planning (CMP Phase I): April - December 2008

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Study Purpose & Scope

City Mobility Planning (CMP Phase II): Subregional Planning Studies

The Subregional Planning Studies will be a comprehensive multi‐modal transportation study that integrates land use and growth scenarios for the with the study area. The studies will look at street network inclusive of the freeways and tollways; transit modes like commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, local bus, vanpools, car pools, park & ride facilities, etc.; intelligent transportation systems; pedestrian and bicycle network; and other transportation strategies. These studies would guide development of short, medium and long-range transportation investments in these areas and encourage development to be responsible and sustainable to improve the quality of life in the region

Scope of the study will includes inventory of existing infrastructure, other/past studies, etc; develop a public engagement plan/strategy; identify issues and neighborhood concerns; TDM modeling scenarios based on land use options; apply the CMP process of applying planning, operational, technological tools; develop a new/updated classification/sub-classification for streets; and identify key areas/corridors/intersections that would warrant a more detailed traffic study.

1. Inner West Loop Mobility Study

The study area is defined by IH 10 to the north, Downtown/Spur 527 to the east, US 59 to the south, and IH 610 to the west. The study is anticipated to commence 3rd quarter 2011 and will be completed in 12 months.

2. Texas Medical Center Transportation Master Plan

The general study area is bound by US 59/Alabama to the north, Scott Street to the east, IH 610 to the south, and Buffalo Speedwayto the west. The study is anticipated to commence in the 3rd quarter 2011 and will be completed in 12 months.

3. Greater West Houston Subregional Planning Initiative

The study area is generally defined by FM 529 to the north, Memorial Villages to the east, Bellaire Boulevard to the south, and City of Katy/SH 99 to the west. The study is anticipated to commence in fourth quarter of 2011 and will be completed in 12 months.

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City of Houston along with 24 consortium partners, recently received a $3.75 Million Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant from US Department of Transportation, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the US Environmental Protection Agency for the 13-County Houston-Galveston Planning Region. This grant is part of the DOT’s, HUD’s and EPA’s coordinated effort to promote sustainable communities through a $98 million Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

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Bay City Community

Development Corporation

Blueprint Houston/Center for

Houston’s Future

Bolivar Blueprint/Peninsula

Development Coalition

Brazoria County

Chambers County

Fort Bend County

City of Galveston

Gulf Coast Economic

Development District

Greater Houston Builders’ Association

Houston Tomorrow

Harris County

City of Houston

Houston Advanced Research Center

Houston – Galveston Area Council

Houston Wilderness

City of Huntsville

LISC

METRO

Montgomery County

Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

Port of Houston

Texas Southern University

United Way of Greater Houston

Waller County Economic

Development Partnership

Principles of Sustainability

HUD, DOT and EPA have outlined six guiding principles to their partnership. They are:Provide more transportation choices.Promote equitable, affordable housing.Enhance economic competitiveness.Support existing communities.Coordinate policies and leverage investment.Value communities and neighborhoods.

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LEADERSHIP &

GOVERNANCE

Primary stakesholders andelected officials provide

oversight and ensureplanning process results

in viable strategies forimplementations

Government AdvisoryCommittee

Coordinating Committeeof the Consortium

TECHNICAL

ADVISORY GROUP

Subject matter exportsreview existing materials,

develop sustainabilitystrategies, and identifyconnections between

sectors.

THE PUBLIC

Public particiaptionengages a broad spectrum

of the public to providecontinuous input and

feedback throughout theprocess.

REGIONAL

TRANSECT GROUP

Regional representativiesreview strategies and

metrics for applicability inurban, rural, suburban and

coastal areas.

Social Equity

Transportation

Housing

Environmental

Economic Development

Healthy Communities

Urban

Suburban

Rural

Coastal

Roles of the CoordinatingCommittee

- Coordinates Technical Advisory Group and Regional Transect Group- Implements Citizen Particiaption Plan- Presents recommendations to Governmental Advisory Committee- Monitors progress of plan development

Representatives of theCoordinating Committee

- Government: Regional Planning Agency: H-GAC, Lead Applicant and Fiscal Agent- Government: Policy Making- Government: Service- Research / Education- Non-profit / Advocacy

Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure

Governmental Advisory CommitteeCoordinating CommitteeTransect Advisory Groups (geographic resources i.e., Urban, Suburban, Rural and Coastal)Technical Advisory Groups

Where are we?

Grant Awarded; October 2010 Bylaws & Operating Procedures; December 2010Adoption of the Coordinating CommitteeAgreement with HUD; February 2011MOA between H-GAC & Coordinating Committee (February-May 2011)RFP – Public Participation Consultant; February 2011Peer Information Exchange; March 2011 HUD Work Plan Approval; April 2011

TIMELINE Interim Report

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PublicEngagement

Vision & Goal Setting

Assessment of

Existing Conditions

Metric

Development

Scenario

Development

Case Studies Impl

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Implementation

Monitoring & Progress Reporting

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3




The Planning Process & Timeline

Key Outcomes:Regional Goals and ObjectivesIndicator to measure progressTransect based implementation strategies Case Studies Regional Plan

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