STATEWIDE CONNECTIVITY - Texas Transportation Commission January Workshop Statewide Connectivity - Jan. 30, 2019
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STATEWIDE CONNECTIVITY Texas Transportation Commission January Workshop Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019
Rural Network
INTERSTATES
Network of controlled-access highways that
forms part of the National Highway System.
TEXAS TRUNK SYSTEM
Network of rural highways to improve rural
mobility, connect major activity centers, and
provide access to ports of
entry into Texas.
National Highway System (NHS)
National network of roadways important to the
nation’s economy, defense, and mobility.
Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET)
Network of roads deemed necessary for
emergency mobilization and peacetime
movement of heavy armor, fuel, ammunition,
repair parts, food, and other commodities to
support U.S. military operations.
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I-45 Rural Connectivity Corridor from Dallas to Houston
A Freight Committee helped to identify needs and establish
recommendations for the I-45 corridor
I-45 has been completed as a
Basis for Improvement six-lane facility in the Dallas and
★ Enhance freight mobility and address congestion Houston areas
along the I-45 corridor
★ Improve traffic flow for efficient operations
$650M for the ongoing
★ Improve safety of traveling public
expansion of I-45 to a six-lane
★ Provides an important connection between facility from the Houston District
Houston/Beaumont energy industry and the Dallas- line to Huntsville in the Bryan
Fort Worth Area District
Some segments on I-45 have
been identified and planned to be
Constr. improved as a six-lane facility but
Cost Unfunded have not yet been funded
Project Status Length (2018 $) (2018 $)
Construction underway or
38 mi $509M $0M
begins soon
Construction begins in 4
4.4 mi $200M $0M
years
Construction begins in 5 to
4.7 mi $210M $0M
10 years
Corridor Studies, Note: This table includes projects that are already programmed.
10.9 mi $268M $268M The funded amount refers to the UTP total funding available obtained from Project Tracker.
construction in +10 years Cost refers to the estimated project construction cost
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 3
I-10 Rural Connectivity Corridor from Houston to West of San Antonio
Recommendations for I-10 are aligned between the three
Houston District
TxDOT Districts responsible for development and
implementation Project currently under construction
to Brazos River to expand I-10 to a
Basis for Improvement six-lane facility - $142M
★ Serves as a major east-west corridor in the Southern
United States and as a hurricane evacuation route
★ Well established freight corridor Yoakum District
★ Meet regional, state and national travel demands by Expansion of I-10 to a six-lane
facility from the Brazos River
improving capacity
through Sealy will begin
★ Improve safety of the traveling public construction in 2019 - $278M
Expansion of I-10 from Sealy
westward will bid in 2019 - $140M
Constr.
Cost Unfunded
Project Status Length (2018 $) (2018 $) Bexar/Kendall Counties
Expand from 4 to 8 lane
Construction underway or
59.1 mi $721M $0M expressway. The project will add 2
begins soon
new general purpose lanes and 2
Construction begins in 4 new HOV lanes.
45 mi $422M $0M
years
Construction begins in 5 to
43.1 mi $1,200M $890M
10 years
Corridor Studies, Note: This table includes projects that are already programmed.
0 mi $0M $0M The funded amount refers to the UTP total funding available obtained from Project Tracker.
construction in +10 years Cost refers to the estimated project construction cost
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 4
I-20 & I-30 Rural Connectivity Corridors
I-20 Corridor Advisory Committee was established in August
2013. The Advisory Committee for I-30 was established in $3.5 billion need identified for
2014. future expansion of the I-30
Brownwood District corridor to a six-lane divided
Basis for Improvement $80M project under facility
★ Continuous frontage roads are needed to improve construction to expand I-20
travel continuity and access to a six-lane facility, to
reduce grades and curves
★ Additional travel lanes prioritized for congestion relief for safety
★ Several interchanges have been prioritized for safety
and operational improvements
★ Bridge underpasses (67 on I-30 and 92 on I-20) need
improvements to the vertical clearance established in
the Texas Freight Mobility Plan
★ Improve safety of the traveling public
Constr. Midland/Odessa
Cost Unfunded
A $820 million project to expand I-20
Project Status Length (2018 $) (2018 $)
to a six-lane facility is in the planning
Construction underway or stage. Phase 1 will convert frontage
15.6 mi $105M $0M
begins soon roads to one-way, reconstruct
interchanges for greater vertical
Construction begins in 4 clearance. Phase 2 will be additional
3 mi $21M $0M $4.5 billion need identified for
years main lanes. future expansion of the I-20
Construction begins in 5 to corridor to a six-lane divided
183 mi $2,500M $2,200M facility
10 years
Corridor Studies, Note: This table includes projects that are already programmed.
0 mi $0M $0M The funded amount refers to the UTP total funding available obtained from Project Tracker.
construction in +10 years Cost refers to the estimated project construction cost
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 5
I-69 Rural Connectivity Corridor from Rio Grande Valley to Texarkana
The I-69 Advisory Committee & I-69 Segment Committees
were created in 2008 by the Texas Transportation Atlanta District
Commission to make recommendations on developing I-69. Construction of 4 mi of Future I-369 –
construction to begin in 5 to 10 years
Basis for Improvement
★ Important route for intrastate, interstate, and
Lufkin District
international commerce and freight
★ Accelerated population & traffic growth along corridor Expansion of 7 miles of US 59 to a four-lane
freeway in the next 4 years
★ Improve safety of the traveling public
★ Important emergency evacuation route during
hurricanes Houston District
★ Important transportation infrastructure and interstate Expansion of US 59 to a six-lane freeway
access will support state economic development between Wharton CL and FM 762 is expected
to be completed by October 2020
Constr. Yoakum District
Cost Unfunded
Currently expanding 6mi of US 59 to rural
Project Status Length (2018 $) (2018 $)
freeway. Expansion of US 59 to 6-lane
Construction underway or freeway from Wharton CL to SH 60 will bid in
39 mi $277M $0M
begins soon 2020 - $208M.
Construction begins in 4
45.8 mi $765M $15M Pharr District
years
Construction of 50 mi of mainlanes and
Construction begins in 5 to overpasses along US 77 – construction
151 mi $1,400M $903M
10 years underway or begins in the next 4 years
Corridor Studies, Note: This table includes projects that are already programmed.
1 mi $23M $23M The funded amount refers to the UTP total funding available obtained from Project Tracker.
construction in +10 years Cost refers to the estimated project construction cost
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 6
Summary of Rural Interstate Connectivity Corridor Projects
CONSTRUCTION
COST UNFUNDED
PROJECT STATUS* LENGTH (2018 $) (2018 $)
Construction underway or
152.3 mi $1.6B $0B
begins soon
Construction begins in 4
98.7 mi $1.4B $0.015B
years
Construction begins in 5 to
382.6 mi $5.3B $4.1B
10 years
Corridor Studies,
11.8 mi $0.291B $0.291B
construction in +10 years
City Boundary
*Excludes I-35 rural projects covered in October 2018
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Texas Highway Trunk System (Trunk System)
Includes the interstate system
Goes beyond with the purpose of
improving:
– Rural mobility
– Connections to communities
over 20,000 in population
– Connections to commerce
Goal to have four-lane or better
divided roadways
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Need for Re-evaluation
Changes in the Trunk
Texas System project selection Re-evaluate the
Downturn in process from Cost Trunk System and
Development of Transportation Development of
Texas Effectiveness Index to Route additions develop a Refined
Texas Highway Commission the National
Economy Priority Corridors Trunk System
Trunk System Adoption Highway System and deletions
Mid- 1988 1998 2001 2016
1990 1991
1980’s 9,000 miles 10,033 miles
Phase 1
10,500 miles Corridors
(after Public and Identified
Commission Meetings)
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Trunk System Connectivity
CITIES WITH POPULATION GREATER THAN 20,000
15 cities added between 116 cities added between
2000 and 2010 2010 and 2050 (Projected)
Added 1990 or before
Added between 1990 and 2000
Added between 2000 and 2010
Added between 2010 and 2050
(Projected)
Source:
1990, 2000, and 2010 Population: U.S. Census Bureau & IPUMS NHGIS
2050 Population: Texas Demographic Center 1.0 Migration Scenario, Texas
Water Development Board
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 10Refined Trunk System
Current Trunk System 10,033 miles
Recommended Additions* 877 miles
Refined Trunk System 10,910 miles
Facility Types Refined Trunk System
Two-lane/Super 2 4,350 mi
Four-lane Undivided 1,266 mi
Four-lane Divided 5,294 mi
Total 10,910 mi Recommended Additions
*Identified through Trunk System Re-evaluation Study
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 11Trunk System Upgrade Current Status
Current Cross Section
Interstates 2,179 mi
Four-Lane Divided 3,115 mi
Four-Lane Undivided 1,266 mi
Two Lane 4,350 mi
Planned Upgrades to Four-Lane
Divided (or higher)*
Under Construction 115 mi
Funded in 2019 UTP 71 mi
Funded, Less Than
91 mi
Four-Lane Divided
*Widening from Two Lane or Four-Lane Undivided. Based on project descriptions available in TxDOT Project Tracker on October 1, 2018
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 12Trunk System – Key Corridors ★ Part of Proposed Trunk System ★ Adding capacity to parallel corridors will relieve congestion on Interstate system ★ Promote Connectivity and Economic Development throughout Texas ★ Strengthen International Trade Routes ★ Address Safety Concerns with Key Corridors modern/enhanced designs Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 13
Trunk System – Key Corridors
Critical Rural
Texas Trunk Texas Highway Freight Corridors Texas Trade Evacuation
Key Corridor System Freight Network (2,667 miles) Corridors Routes
US 87
From TX/NM State
Line to IH 10
US 69
From Beaumont to
US 175 (South of
Tyler)
US 59
From Laredo to
Houston
US 281
From San Antonio
to IH 20
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 14Key Corridor - US 87/US 83
TX/NM Border to I-10 - 532 mi
Trunk Corridor length: 448 mi* Key Corridor
*Only includes segments outside of city boundaries
InterstateBenefits
Corridor Highway: 91 mi
Four-Lane Divided: 287 mi
★ Serves international
Four-Lane Undivided: freight
10 mi movement
★ Links agriculture
Two Lane: 60 mi and oil & gas with major
markets
★ Connectivity to tourism areas
★ Shares designation with NHS, Energy
Sector & STRAHNET
Top Contributing Factors for Fatal Crashes: Failed
to drive in single lane; wrong side-not passing; failed to
yield right of way – stop sign
Current Cross Miles To
Unfunded Funded
Section Upgrade
Two-lane/Super 2 58 mi 58 mi 0 mi
Four-lane Undivided 0 mi 0 mi 0 mi
Note: Totals only include information from District plans. Other small portions less than 4-Lane
Divided are not included.
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 15Key Corridor - US 281
San Antonio to I-20 – 177 mi
Trunk Corridor length: 163 mi*
*Only includes segments outside of city boundaries
Key Corridor
Corridor
Four-LaneBenefits
Divided: 16 mi
★ Links
Four-Lane
NorthUndivided: 33 mi
and Central Texas communities
and cities
Two Lane: 114 mi
★ Opportunity to address anticipated
congestion & high growth
★ Potential truck diversion route for I-35
★ Shares designation with NHS & Energy
Sector
Top Contributing Factors for Fatal Crashes: Failed
to control speed; under the influence of drugs; wrong
side – not passing
Current Cross Miles To
Unfunded Funded
Section Upgrade
Two-lane/Super 2 126 mi 126 mi 0 mi
Four-lane Undivided 35 mi 35 mi 0 mi
Note: Totals only include information from District plans. Other small portions less than 4-Lane
Divided are not included.
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 16Key Corridor - US 59
Laredo to Houston - 280 mi
Trunk Corridor length: 222 mi*
*Only includes segments outside of city boundaries
Four-LaneBenefits
Corridor Divided: 81 mi
Four-Lane Undivided: 5 mi
★ Major freight corridor
Two Lane:
★ Direct 136 mi between Laredo POE and
connection
Gulf Coast
★ Relieves I-35 and I-10 corridors
★ Continues development of I-69
Top Contributing Factors for Fatal Crashes: Failed
to control speed; failed to drive in a single lane; fatigued
or asleep; faulty evasive action
Key Corridor
Current Cross Miles To
Unfunded Funded
Section Upgrade
Two-lane/Super 2 141 mi 141 mi 0 mi
Four-lane Undivided 0 mi 0 mi 0 mi
Note: Totals only include information from District plans. Other small portions less than 4-Lane
Divided are not included.
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 17Key Corridor - US 69/ US 175
Dallas to Beaumont – 254 mi.
Trunk Corridor length: 169 mi* Key Corridor
*Only includes segments outside of city boundaries
Four-LaneBenefits
Corridor Divided: 77 mi
Four-Lane Undivided: 27 mi
★ Potential alternative to I-45
Two Lane:
★ Freight 65 mi
economic opportunities for
communities along corridor
★ Overlaps with Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Top Contributing Factors for Fatal Crashes: Wrong
side-not passing; failed to yield right of way – stop sign;
failed to drive in single lane
Current Cross Miles To
Unfunded Funded
Section Upgrade
Two-lane/Super 2 91 mi 46 mi 45 mi
Four-lane Undivided 0 mi 0 mi 0 mi
Note: Totals only include information from District plans. Other small portions less than 4-Lane
Divided are not included.
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 18Trunk System Key Corridors – Unfunded Upgrades
Unfunded Upgrades to Four-Lane Divided*
Key Corridor Corridor Length (mi)
Length (mi) Construction Cost ($M)
US 87/US 83 448 58 $278
US 281** 163 161 $1,301
US 59 222 141 $1,233
US 69/US 175 169 46 $603
Total 979 406 $3,415
1 Data as of 11/29/2018
*Totals include information from only District plans. Costs to improve other portions less than 4-Lane Divided are not included.
**Upgrades includes new-location relief routes around cities within corridor.
Statewide Connectivity January 30, 2019 192019 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Funds Distribution
10-Yr Distribution
Category and Description
(billions)
1 Preventive Maintenance & Rehabilitation $ 13.8
2 Metro and Urban Corridor Funding $ 12.6
4 Statewide Connectivity (Regional) $ 6.7
4 Statewide Connectivity (Urban Congestion) $ 5.4
5 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality* $ 2.2
6 Bridge $ 3.5
7 Federal Metropolitan Mobility $ 4.5
8 Safety $ 3.3
9 Transportation Alternatives $ 0.9
10Supplemental Transportation Projects $ 0.5
11District Discretionary $ 1.1
11Energy Sector $ 2.1
12Strategic Priority $ 8.3
12Strategic Priority (Texas Clear Lanes) $ 5.0
Total, Allocated Funds $ 70.0
Estimated Non-Traditional and Fed Earmarks
3 $ 5.4
Funds (not in base)
Total, All Funds $ 75.4
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