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PUBLIC HEARING I-35 at Williams Drive Nov. 8, 2018 September 1, 2015 FM 457 Public Hearing

Agenda  Introductions  Project overview  Environmental overview  Right-of-Way overview  10-minute break  Public comments  Adjourn Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 2

How to Submit Comments  Email comments to: info@mobility35.org  Virtual public hearing: www.mobility35publichearing.com  Fax comments to: 512-837-7157  Mail comments to: TxDOT – Austin District Office Mobility35/I-35 at Williams Drive PH Comment P.O. Box 15426 Austin, Texas 78761-5426 Comments received by Nov. 23, 2018 will be included in the public hearing documentation Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 3

PROJECT OVERVIEW I-35 at Williams Drive The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing

Mobility35 Program Overview  A region-wide effort to improve safety and mobility on 79 miles of I-35 through Williamson, Travis, and Hays counties, including five of the top 100 most congested roadways in Texas: – #3 – I-35 from US 290 to SH 71 – #19 – I-35 from SH 71 to Slaughter Lane – #36 – I-35 from Parmer Lane to US 290E – #78 – I-35 from Slaughter Lane to SH 45SE – #87 – I-35 from RM 1431 to SH 45N  Constraints to improving I-35 include: – Dense urban environment – Need to maintain mobility during construction – Need for east/west connectivity – Diverse interests – Funding  30+ projects in I-35 program as part of the region’s on- going transportation system upgrade Mobility35 Expressway/Parkway  Extensive public involvement since 2011 Study Underway Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 5

Project Overview  Proposed Improvements: – Reconstruct the Williams Drive interchange to a diverging diamond intersection (DDI) – Construct north and southbound intersection bypass lanes under Williams Drive bridge – Extend the northbound I-35 frontage road from Williams Drive to the Lakeway Drive exit ramp – Improve the existing southbound I-35 frontage road – Construct a northbound bypass lane on Austin Avenue at Williams Drive – Improve bicycle and pedestrian paths along the I-35 frontage roads Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 6

Williams Drive Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI) Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 7

Project Overview – Safety Improvements  Reduced conflict points – Conventional – 26 – Di Diver erging Di g Diamo mond – 14 Source: FHWA Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 8

Project Overview – Austin Avenue at Williams Drive – Northbound bypass lane on Austin Avenue – Southbound right-only lane from Austin Avenue onto Williams Drive – 4 th lane added on Williams Drive – Sidewalk connection to the Georgetown Recreation Center Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 9

Project Overview – Frontage Roads Austin Ave NW Blvd. I-35 - New northbound frontage road New Northbound Frontage Road - Ramp reconfigurations - Extended entrance & exit main lanes I-35 Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 10

Project Overview – Southbound Frontage Road I-35 Fourth Bridge Lane Widening Extended Entrance/ Exit Lane - Add fourth travel lane - N. Fork San Gabriel River bridge widening - Improve alignment - Extended entrance and exit main lanes Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 11

Project Overview – Bike and Pedestrian Paths  Bike and Pedestrian Paths: – Along I-35 northbound and southbound frontage roads – Williams Drive – from southbound frontage road to Austin Avenue – Austin Avenue – from Williams Drive to Chamber Way and the Georgetown Recreation Center – Connections to existing paths to close ‘gaps’ Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 12

ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW I-35 at Williams Drive The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. September 1, 2015 FM 457 Public Hearing

Environmental Studies Air Quality & Hazardous Materials Historic & Traffic Noise Archaeological Resources Land Use & Biological Resources Parkland Threatened & Water Resources Social & Endangered Species Community Impacts Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 14

Endangered Species Act Compliance  The e proje ject may affect four s spec ecie ies l s list isted ed under er t the e Endangered ed S Spec ecie ies s Act – Georgetown Salamander – Jollyville Plateau Salamander – Bone Cave Harvestman – Coffin Cave Mold Beetle  TxD xDOT is is currently in in formal consultation wit with t the U e U.S. F Fish ish a and W Wil ildlife e Ser ervice t to en ensu sure t that p potentia ial im impacts t to en endangered ed sp spec ecie ies s are e addressed t through cons nservati tion m n measur ures. Georgetown Salamander (Eurycea naufragia) Bone Cave Harvestman (Texella reyesi) Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 15

Proposed Noise Barriers Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 16

RIGHT-OF-WAY OVERVIEW I-35 at Williams Drive The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing

Right of Way Overview  Right ht-of-Way N y Needs – 8.7 acres of right of way – 0.07 acre of licenses Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing

Anticipated Project Schedule  Environmental Clearance: mid–2019  Letting: mid–2020  Construction Start: late 2020  Completion: mid–2023 Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 19

10 MINUTE BREAK Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 20

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD I-35 at Williams Drive September 1, 2015 FM 457 Public Hearing

Public Comment Period 3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES FOR EACH SPEAKER FOR EACH SPEAKER 1:18 0:12 0:18 1:13 1:12 0:13 2:44 2:13 2:18 2:12 2:04 1:04 2:11 1:11 0:54 2:15 1:54 1:14 1:15 0:44 2:14 1:44 2:54 0:15 0:14 0:11 1:03 1:30 1:29 1:28 1:26 1:25 0:56 0:58 0:59 1:00 1:02 1:19 1:24 1:20 1:05 1:06 1:08 1:09 1:10 1:23 1:22 1:21 1:16 1:34 0:49 0:55 0:19 0:26 0:25 0:24 0:23 0:22 0:20 0:16 0:29 0:10 0:09 0:08 0:06 0:05 0:04 0:28 0:30 0:53 0:43 0:52 0:50 1:33 0:48 0:46 0:45 0:42 0:32 0:40 0:39 0:38 0:36 0:35 0:34 0:33 1:32 1:35 0:02 2:29 2:36 2:35 2:34 2:33 2:32 2:30 2:28 2:39 2:26 2:25 2:24 2:23 2:21 2:20 2:19 2:38 2:40 2:10 2:52 3:00 2:59 2:58 2:56 2:55 2:53 2:51 2:41 2:50 2:49 2:48 2:46 2:45 2:43 2:42 2:16 2:22 0:03 1:59 1:42 1:46 1:48 1:49 1:50 1:40 1:52 2:09 1:53 1:55 1:56 1:39 1:58 1:43 1:38 2:00 2:03 2:08 1:36 2:06 2:05 1:45 2:02 0:31 2:01 0:41 1:51 1:31 0:51 1:01 1:41 0:21 2:31 0:01 0:07 1:27 1:37 2:57 2:37 0:37 0:27 1:07 2:27 2:07 1:57 0:57 0:17 2:47 1:47 1:17 0:47 2:17 Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 22

How to Submit Comments  Email comments to: info@mobility35.org  Virtual public hearing: www.mobility35publichearing.com  Fax comments to: 512-837-7157  Mail comments to: TxDOT – Austin District Office Mobility35/I-35 at Williams Drive PH Comment P.O. Box 15426 Austin, Texas 78761-5426 Comments received by Nov. 23, 2018 will be included in the public hearing documentation Thank you for your participation Nov. 8, 2018 I-35 at Williams Drive Public Hearing 23