May 21, 2019 PUBLIC MEETING FARM-TO-MARKET (FM) 157 PROJECTS - - PDF document

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PUBLIC MEETING FARM-TO-MARKET (FM) 157 PROJECTS

CSJs 0747-05-042 and 0747-05-043 Tuesday, May 21, 2019

From US 67 to south of CR 109 Johnson County, Texas

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Project Purpose and Limits

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PROJEC ECT L T LIMITS TS

• Total Limits for both projects - US 67 to

south of CR 109 in the City of Venus, Johnson County, Texas

• FM 157 Reconstruction (CSJ 0747-05-042)

– US 67 to 8th Street

• FM 157 Realignment (CSJ 0747-05-043)

– 8th Street to south of CR 109

• Project Length: 0.8 miles total
• Reconstruction – 0.5 miles
• Realignment – 0.3 miles

NEED ED FOR FOR T THE P E PROJEC OJECT

• Reduce congestion;
• Population growth; and
• Safety concerns.

PR PROJ OJECT PURP PURPOSE

• Improve mobility;
• Decrease traffic congestion;
• Accommodate population growth;
• Provide pedestrian accessibility; and
• Enhance safety for the traveling public.

Begin Project FM 157 Reconstruction (CSJ 0747-05-042) US 67 to 8th Street End Project FM 157 Realignment (CSJ 0747-05-043) 8th Street to south of CR 109 End Project FM 157 Reconstruction (CSJ 0747-05-042) US 67 to 8th Street Begin Project FM 157 Realignment (CSJ 0747-05-043) 8th Street to south of CR 109 Farm-to-Market (FM) 157 Projects Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Public Meeting Purpose

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Inform the public about the project Provide a project description Provide an

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for public comment Consider public comments and develop a public record

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Public Involvement

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• Stakeholder Meeting #1 held March 1, 2018
• Stakeholder Meeting #2 held April 4, 2019
• Public Meeting – May 21, 2019
• Opportunity for Public Hearing – Winter 2019

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Proposed Improvements FM 15 157 Reco cons nstru tructi tion

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Project ect ( (CSJ 0 0747-05- 05-042) 042)

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ect L t Limits: ts: US 67 to 8th Street

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Project L Length: 0.5 miles

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ed Improvemen ents ts: : Reconstruction of the existing FM 157 from a two-lane roadway to a two-lane roadway with a 14-foot outside shared-use lane in each direction, two-way left-turn lane, right turn lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and drainage improvements.

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Estim timated C d Cons nstructi uction Cost st: : $4.3M

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ght o t of Way: y: Approximately 2 acres of additional right-of-way are anticipated to be required.

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Proposed Improvements FM 15 157 R Real alignmen ent P t Project ( t (CSJ 0 0747-05- 05-043 043)

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ect L t Limits: ts: 8th Street to south of CR 109

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Project L Length: 0.3 miles

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ed Improvemen ents ts: : Realignment of FM 157 on a new location to include a two-lane roadway with a 14-foot outside shared-use lane in each direction, two-way left-turn lane, right turn lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and drainage improvements.

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Estim timated C d Cons nstructi uction Cost st: : $2.5M

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ght o t of Way: y: Approximately 5 acres of additional right-of-way are anticipated to be required.

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FM 157 Reconstruction Project Alternatives

Three a ee alternativ rnatives es were e evaluat uated f from U US 67 to 8th

th Stre

Street

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mmended A Alternativ rnative e – FM 157 shifted east of existing alignment

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Alternative – FM 157 centered on existing alignment

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Alternative – FM 157 shifted west of existing alignment

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FM 157 Reconstruction Project Alternatives Reco commende ded Alt Alternative – – FM 157 7 shif shifted east of east of e exis isti ting alig alignment

• Approximately 1.43 acres of additional Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed

– Additional ROW needed from twenty (20) properties – No ROW needed from City of Venus or US Post Office properties

• Potential building displacements

– One (1) residential displacement – Two (2) commercial displacements – No public facilities would be displaced

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FM 157 Reconstruction Project Alternatives Alternat ative – – FM 15 157 center ered ed on ex existing ng a alignmen ent t

• Approximately 1.30 acres of additional Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed

– Additional ROW needed from thirty six (36) properties – Additional ROW needed from City of Venus and US Post Office properties

• Potential building displacements

– No residential displacements – Three (3) commercial displacements – No public facilities would be displaced

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FM 157 Reconstruction Project Alternatives Al Altern rnativ ive e - FM M 157 7 shif ifted w west st o

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exist isting ng al alignm ignment

• Approximately 1.33 acres of additional Right-of-Way (ROW) is needed

– Additional ROW needed from twenty (20) properties – Additional ROW needed from City of Venus and US Post Office properties

• Potential building displacements

– Six (6) residential displacements – Two (2) commercial displacements – No public facilities would be displaced

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FM 157 Reconstruction Project Alternatives

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Alternatives Analysis - FM 157 Reconstruction Project

Item Unit Property Impacts ‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Additional Right‐of‐Way Needed (Acres) acres 1.43 1.30 1.33 Number of Parcels Impacted # of 20 36 20 BNSF Railroad Property Impact # of 1 1 1 Number of Buildings Displaced # of 3 3 8 US Post Office Property Impact # of 1 1 City of Venus Fire Station Property Impact # of 1 1 City of Venus Water Supply Property Impact # of 1 1 Masonic Lodge Impact # of 1 1 FM 157 from US 67 to 8th Street CSJ 0747‐05‐042 Alternatives Analysis Evaluation Matrix No Build Alternative Recommended Alternative FM 157 Shifted East Alternative FM 157 Centered Alternative FM 157 Shifted West Criteria

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FM 157 Realignment Project FM FM 157 R 7 Realign ignment fr from

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8th

th Street to s

south of C CR 10 109

• Seven (7) FM 157 realignment concepts were considered.
• Six (6) FM 157 realignment concepts were eliminated from further

consideration due to safety considerations and right-of-way acquisition needs.

• The recommended alternative meets the project goals, which are:

Expedite project Enhance safety Improve traffic circulation Congestion relief Provide pedestrian accessibility

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Estimated Project Milestones

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Opportunity for Public Hearing Wi Winter 20 2019 Schematic Approved Spri Spring ng 2020 2020 Receive Environmental Clearance Spri Spring ng 2020 2020 Design 100% Complete Wint Winter 2020 2020 Right-of-Way Acquisition Summer 2 mmer 2021 Utility Coordination Complete Summer 2 mmer 2021 Begin Construction Summer 2 mmer 2021 Finish Construction Sum Summer 2023 r 2023

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Share Your Input

Submit Comm Submit Comments ents by

• Filling out a comment card
• Email: Herman.Tarin@txdot.gov
• Mailing:

TxDOT Fort Worth District Office Attn: Mr. Herman “Doane” Tarin, P.E. 2501 SW Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76133 ―Written comments must be postmarked by June 5, June 5, 20 2019 19 to be included in the official meeting documentation – Project information is available for inspection at:

• www.txdot.gov, search keywords: “FM 157 Venus Main Street”

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