Texas Transportation Plan 2035
Transcript of Texas Transportation Plan 2035
TEXAS RURAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2035
(TRTP 2035)Help shape the future of rural Texas
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
• Why are we here today?
Solicit your input in development of the TRTP
The TRTP will be an assessment of our state’s rural transportation needs through 2035
Areas outside of MPOs
(less than 50K population)
The TRTP will be multimodal• Needs identified for non‐highway modes
• Projects prioritized for highways
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions
• What is the TRTP?
• Development of Highway Project Lists
• Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
• Highway Project List Criteria
• Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Introductions
Management Team•TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming
(TPP) Division
•Technical Advisory Committee
•Consultant Team
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Introductions
Organization Project Role
Peggy Thurin, PE TxDOT – TPP Division Contract/Project Manager
Ed Collins TxDOT –
Austin District Bicycle/Pedestrian Representative
Kelly Kirkland TxDOT –
Public Transportation Division Public Transportation Representative
Ed Kabobel TxDOT – Waco District District Representative
Scott Gallagher TxDOT – Aviation Division Aviation Representative
Jack Foster, PE TxDOT – TPP Division Director of Systems Planning
Michelle Conkle TxDOT – TPP Division Transportation Planner
Cindy Mueller TxDOT – GPA Government and Public Affairs
Technical Advisory Committee
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Introductions
Organization Project Role
Tracy Hill, PE Atkins Project Manager
Keith Jasper Delcan Non‐Highway Modes
Thomas Williams, AICP Atkins Highway Planning
Tina Walker, PE URS Highway Planning
Jerri Anderson Community Awareness Services (CAS) Public Involvement
Consultant Team
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Introductions ‐
Attendees
Self Introductions• Organization• Role• Responsibility• Interest in the TRTP
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
Texas Rural Transportation Plan 2035
What is it?• Component of the Statewide Long‐Range
Transportation Plan 2035 (SLRTP)
• Prioritization of non‐MPO highway projects(20+ year planning horizon)
• Projects not in the Unified Transportation Program
• Rural (non‐MPO) Areas only
• Considers needs of non‐highway modes
• Developed with input from all stakeholders and system users of all modes
What is the TRTP?
Scope of Work – What are We Doing?
• Task 1‐11: Statewide Long‐Range Transportation Plan (complete)
• Task 12: Project Management
• Task 13: Data Collection and Preliminary Analysis
• Task 14: Refine Data Analysis and Preliminary Prioritization
• Task 15: Finalize Prioritized Projects• Task 16: TRTP Stakeholder Outreach• Task 17: TRTP Public Outreach
What is the TRTP?
TRTP Objectives
• Develop a parallel process for long range planning in rural areas similar to MPOs
• Establish priorities for added‐capacity highway projects not already in UTP
• To identify needs for non‐highway modes
• To build on work completed on SLRTP 2035
What is the TRTP?
Planning and Programming Documents
Texas Rural Transportation Plan (TRTP)Texas Rural Transportation Plan (TRTP)
What is the TRTP?
TRTP Study Area
What is the TRTP?
Population Growth 2010‐2035
• In Medium/Small/Rural counties:
3.6M (2010) to 4.3M (2035)
718K increase: 20% increase from 2010 to 2035
7.6% of total Texas growth of 9.5M
• 2010: 15% of Total Pop; 2035: 13% in TRTP counties
What is the TRTP?
% Population 65+, 2000‐2035
Rural/Small counties will continue to have the highest proportion of their population in the 65+
category as compared to other county types
What is the TRTP?
VMT Growth, 2008 ‐
2035
• 2008‐2035: Auto VMT 66% Increase, Statewide• 2008‐2035: Truck VMT 123% Increase , Statewide• Proportion of growth in Rural/Small City
Auto – 17%
Truck – 37%
What is the TRTP?
% Growth in VMT & Pop, 2008‐2035
What is the TRTP?
Highway Project Data Collection
• Collecting highway projects from TxDOT
• Sorting projects to identify appropriate projects
Added capacity
Capacity enhancements
• Will be reviewed by each TxDOT District office
• Select projects that will be ranked based on criteria
Development of Highway Project Lists
Highway Projects Considered
• Added capacity
Expanding 2 lanes to 4 lanes
• Capacity enhancements
“Super 2”
Adding frontage roads
2‐way left turn lanes
Undivided to divided
Development of Highway Project Lists
Highway Project Lists – Sources of Data
• DCIS –
TxDOT’s
project database
Projects not in the current UTP
• Transportation Funding Brochures (Jan. 2011)
Lists unfunded major projects
One for each TxDOT District
• Corridor study recommendations
My35
I‐69
Ports‐to‐Plains
Development of Highway Project Lists
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• Non‐highway modes include
Railroads
Transit
Aviation
Bicycles
Walking
Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• Non‐highway modes are important to rural Texans
Offer travel choices
Provide links to local destinations
Part of the multi‐modal transportation system
• Non‐highway modes are also essential for the Texas economy
Provide alternative to road freight
Offer connectivity to business ‘hubs’
Support employment and job creationNon‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• Non‐highway modes present some planning challenges
TxDOT does not directly operate railroads, transit systems, and airports
TxDOT provides some, but not all, funding for non‐ highway modes
Non‐highway modes do not adopt the same approach to long‐range planning as for highways
Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• However, non‐highway modes present some opportunities
Non‐highway modes are part of a multi‐modal transportation system, and may offer alternatives to
highway investments
A better understanding of all rural transportation needs will result in a more comprehensive TRTP
Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• For the non‐highway modes, the TRTP will
Identify rural transportation needs
List known non‐highway projects
• The TRTP will not
Rank or prioritize projects for non‐highway modes
Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
TRTP and Non‐Highway Modes
• For the non‐highway modes, data gathering approach
Coordinate with TxDOT Divisions and other state agencies as appropriate
Seek feedback from stakeholder meetings
Contact non‐highway operators and other stakeholders
Independent research
Non‐Highway Modes in the TRTP
SLRTP Goals and TRTP Criteria
Highway Project List Criteria
• TRTP criteria are based on two of the
six goals:
• Mobility
• Connectivity
Highway Scoring Criteria ‐
Connectivity
• Trunk System
Defined network for rural connectivity
• System Gap
Does the project fall between two segments of
roadway with more lanes (a bottleneck)?
• Truck Freight Movement
Dollars
Tonnage
Highway Project List Criteria
Highway Scoring Criteria ‐
Connectivity
• Accessibility
How does the project connect population and
employment centers?
• Hurricane Evacuation Route (HER)
Is the project on a designated HER or is it on a
connector to an HER?
Highway Project List Criteria
Highway Scoring Criteria ‐
Mobility
• Cost Effectiveness
How does construction cost compare to usage?
• Population Buffer
How many people live in proximity to the project?
• Volume to Capacity Ratio
Existing traffic on existing facility
Future traffic on existing facility
Future traffic on planned facility
Highway Project List Criteria
Highway Scoring Criteria ‐
Mobility
• Truck Traffic
Existing truck percentage of total traffic
Existing truck traffic
Projected truck traffic
• Total Traffic
What is current traffic volume?
What is the future traffic volume?
• Safe Passing Needs
Can you pass safely on the current highway?
Highway Project List Criteria
Questionnaire
Highway Project List Criteria
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
• Next Steps:– Continuous stakeholder and public outreach– Preliminary list of projects
– Finalize criteria and analyze projects– Preliminary project scoring and ranking
– Feedback and adjustment
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
Public/Stakeholder Outreach
How will we involve the public?•Newsletters (3)•Stakeholder outreach
Meetings in 8 locations (August 2011)
Distribution of draft project lists and priorities (December
2011 Video Conference)
Distribution of final project lists (April 2012 email)
•Public outreach
Open houses hosted by TxDOT Districts (February 2012)
Public
hearing (May 2012) in Austin
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
Key Outreach Events
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
How You Can Enhance the TRTP?
• Today
Provide your comments and suggestions on project sources
and criteria today
Fill out criteria questionnaire today
• Future stakeholder opportunities
Review and comment on the draft project listing (December)
• Emailed to you
• Video conference to discuss
Review and comment on the final project listing (April 2012)
• Emailed to you
• Provide comments by email
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
How to Stay Informed and Provide Input
• Website: (www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/rural_2035)
• E‐mail address: ([email protected])
• Mailing Address: (4544 Post Oak Pl, #224, Houston, TX, 77027)
• Toll‐Free Telephone Line 1‐855‐TX‐RURAL (1‐855‐897‐8725)
• Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
Please Complete the Questionnaire and Comment Form
Upcoming Tasks and Meetings
Project Contact
Peggy Thurin, P.E.
TxDOT Project Manager
(512) 486‐5036
Thank You!