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PUBLIC MEETING IH 20 from West BI 20 to East BI 20 Stanton, TX 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

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October 30, 2018 Public Meeting

PUBLIC MEETING

IH 20 from West BI 20 to East BI 20 Stanton, TX

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.

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Introductions

  • Gene Powell – Public Information Officer (TxDOT)
  • Elected Officials
  • Gabriel Ramirez, P.E. – Project Manager (TxDOT)
  • Mark Van Andel, P.E. – Project Manager (Jacobs)
  • Jason Buntz - Environmental Manager (Hicks)
  • Other TxDOT Staff

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Agenda

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Project History Transportation Planning Process Project Funding Project Overview Proposed Typical Section Environmental Considerations Project Timeline 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Project History

  • January 2018 – Closure of West BI 20 due to multiple impacts
  • Late 2018/Early 2019 – Removal of existing bridge on West BI 20
  • Proposed

ed – Nat ational al Envir ironmental al P Policy Act ( (NEPA) c clearance for imp mprovem emen ents along the e IH 20 corrido dor, i includi ding r ramp mp r reconfigu gurations, con conversion t to

  • on
  • ne-way

y frontage r roads, and reconstructio ion o

  • f interchan

anges at Wes est B BI 2 20 and East B BI 2 20.

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Proposed Project

Phase 1

  • Limits – West BI 20 to SH 137
  • Scope – Reconstruction of West BI 20 interchange, ramp reconfiguration and

frontage road rehabilitation.

  • Funding – Category 4 Rural Connectivity ($20M), 80% Federal/20% State.

Phase 2

  • Limits – West BI 20 to East BI 20
  • Scope – Reconstruction of East BI 20 interchange, ramp reconfiguration,

frontage road rehabilitation and conversion to one-way.

  • Funding – Develop Authority, with construction funding to be determined.

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Project Overview

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Begin Project End Project

137 137

TEXAS AS

STANTON

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Project Overview – Phase 1

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137 137

TEXAS AS

STANTON

LEGEND Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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Project Overview – Phase 2

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137 137

TEXAS AS

STANTON

LEGEND Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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Project Overview – Phase 2

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137 137

TEXAS AS

STANTON

LEGEND Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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Safety Impacts of Frontage Road Conversions

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Eisele, William, Christine Yager, Marcus Brewer, William Frawley, Eun Sug Park, Dominique Lord, James Robertson, and Pei-fen Kuo, 2011. Safety and Economic Impacts of Converting Two-way Frontage Roads to One-way: Methodology and Findings. Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A&M

  • University. Sponsored by FHWA.

Red educi cing serious head-on and angle crashes by

83 - 94%

Red educi cing

intersection crashes by

77 - 85%

Red educi cing fatal and injury

crashes by

57% Two-way to one-way frontage road conversions improved safety by:

Red educe ces serious rear-end crashes by

73%

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One-Way Frontage Roads

  • Two-Way Frontage Travel Time: 3 min
  • One-Way Frontage Travel Time: 4 min
  • Alternate Route: 7 min

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  • Two-Way Frontage Travel Time: 2 min
  • One-Way Frontage Travel Time: 4 min
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One-Way Frontage Roads

  • Two-Way Frontage Travel Time: 3 min
  • One-Way Frontage Travel Time: 5 min

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  • Two-Way Frontage Travel Time: 2 min
  • One-Way Frontage Travel Time: 5 min
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Proposed Typical Section

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Environmental Considerations

Environmental Study: NEPA requires environmental analysis of a project’s impact on natural and human environment if federal funds are to be used.

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Environmental Considerations (continued)

Natural Environment

  • Waters of the U.S./wetlands
  • Water quality
  • Vegetation
  • Wildlife
  • Threatened and endangered

species Human Environment

  • Community impacts
  • Bike/pedestrian considerations
  • Parks
  • Traffic noise
  • Air quality
  • Cultural resources

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Project Timeline

  • Early 2019 - Anticipate NEPA approval for Phase 1 & 2
  • January 2020 – Phase 1: BI 20 West to SH 137 scheduled for letting
  • Spring 2020 – Phase 1: Begin construction

– Approximately 18 months for construction

  • To Be Determined – Phase 2: BI 20 West to BI 20 East

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Questions and Comments

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Gabriel Ramirez, P.E. Texas Department of Transportation 3901 E. Hwy 80 Odessa, TX 79761 Gabriel.Ramirez@txdot.gov 432-498-4645 Comments may be submitted until close of business November 14, 2018 Send comments to: