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2020 STIP Meeting

Meeting Date and Location* *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually by posting a pre-recorded video.

Materials were made available starting at 4 PM on May 26, 2020.

Translation Services N/A

Presenters

Shaun Barnes, P.E.

Total Number of Attendees (approx.) 91*

*Based off the number of views of the pre-recorded video.

Total Number of Commenters 3

Contents A. Meeting Notices B. Exhibits C. Comments Received

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A. Meeting Notices

Wichita Falls DistrictRURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

The 2021 -2024 Rural TIP is underway to identify localprojects that are eligible for federal funding.

TxDOT’s Wichita Falls District will meet with community members to review projects identified to be included inthe Rural TIP and assess how they reflect the community’s needs and goals.

What is the Rural TIP?It is a list of all regionally significant projects to be funded within a TxDOT District over the next fouryears, including those eligible for federal funding.

It can include projects for drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and public transit and its rules are established by federal law.

Why is it important?It signifies regional consensus (community-region-state) on the need and priority of a project.

It helps identify fund-matching requirements by state and local governments. Meeting InformationRTIP Public Meeting will be a pre-recorded video presentation and will be available starting May 26, 2020 at 4 p.m.Counties that will be included in the RTIP: Cooke, Montague, Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, Young, Clay, Wichita &Wilbarger The meeting webpage can be found at the following link:https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/wichita-falls/052620.html Comments must be received on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2020, to be part of the virtual public meeting record. If you have any questions or comments please email Shaun Barnes at Shaun.Barnes@txdot.gov or call (940) 720-7744. Thank you very much.

From: Scot ReavesTo:

Cc: Michael Beaver; Shaun Barnes; Adele LewisSubject: 2021-2024 Rural TIPDate: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:22:16 PM

Scot Reaves, P.E.Wichita Falls Director TP&DWichita Falls, Tx. 76302(940) 720-7717

From: Colby ManryTo:

Cc: Shaun BarnesSubject: Wichita Falls District - Rural Transportation Improvement Program Virtual Public Meeting on May 26, 2020Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:16:39 PM

Good afternoon, TxDOT’s Wichita Falls District is planning a virtual meeting on May 26, 2020, to present and discussour Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and projects we currently have planned forthe next 4 years. These meetings will cover projects currently scheduled in our 4-year plan for our 9county area (Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cooke, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Youngcounties).

I would like to invite you to attend this pre-recorded virtual meeting. The material provided willshow all of the projects in the entire district. The meeting will be available at 4 PM andwritten/emailed comments will be accepted on the proposed program. For more information, visit:https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/wichita-falls/052620.html. The deadline for all comments is June 10, 2020. We hope you can attend the meeting. If there are others in your company or some of your contactsthat you think would benefit from this meeting, please feel free to forward this information to them. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,WFS Utility CoordinatorColby Manry940-720-7702 colby.manry@txdot.gov

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THE GRAHAM LEADER

Graham Independent School District is accepting bids for replacement carpet for the Woodland Campus rooms 2, 4, 6, 7 and 13; for the Jr High School room 11; and the Lecture Hall. Cut off date for turning in the bid is May 29, 2020 at 3pm. Please call the Maintenance Office to set up an appointment for walk‑through.GISD Maintenance Office725 Tennessee StGraham, TX 76450940‑549‑0460Office Hours M‑F 8‑3:30NO. PR07475ESTATE OF JOHNNY WISE, DECEASEDIN THE COUNTY COURT OF YOUNG COUNTY TEXASNOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOHNNY WISENotice is hereby g iven p u r s u a n t t o S e c t i o n 308.051, Texas Estates Code, that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Johnny Wise were issued on May 7, 2020, in Cause No. PR07475, pending in the County Court of Young County, Texas.The r es i dence o f t he Independent Executr ix , Mary Ruth Wise, is in Young County, Texas. The post office address for mailing of claims is:Mary Ruth Wise Independent Executrix of the Estate of Johnny Wise c/o Alfred G Allen, IIITURNER & ALLEN, P.C.P.O. Drawer 930Graham, Texas 76450All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.Dated this 7th day of May, 2020.By:/s/Alfred G. Allen, IIIAlfred G. Allen, IIIState Bar No. 01018300aga@turnerandallen.comTURNER & ALLEN, P.C.P.O. Drawer 930Graham, Texas 76450(940)549‑3456; (940) ‑549‑5691 FAXATTORNEYS FOR THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR INJECTION WELL PERMITDrake Petroleum, LLC,14869 Grant Rd, Cypress, Texas 77429, is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an injection permit to dispose of oil and gas waste by injection into a porous formation productive of oil or gas. The applicant proposes to inject into the Strawn Sand formation, Serendipity Unit lease, Well Number 403. The well is located 4 miles north of Murray, Texas, in the Serendipity (Strawn) Field, in Young County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3305 to 3320 feet.LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely a f f e c t e d o r r e q u e s t s for fur ther informat ion concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, t o t he En v i r onmen ta l Services Section, Oil and Gas Div is ion, Rai l road Commiss ion o f Texas, PO Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512‑463‑6792).N O T I C E O F V I R T U A L PUBLIC MEETING RURAL T R A N S P O R T A T I O N IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)TxDOT Wichita Falls District is hosting a virtual public meeting to review proposed projects for the 2021‑2024 Rural TIP. The Rural TIP is a list of regionally significant pro jects to be funded within a TxDOT District over the next four years, including those eligible for federal funding. It can include projects for: drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and public transit users. Did you know? It represents r e g i o n a l a g r e e m e n t

(community‑region‑state) on the need and priority of a project and helps ident i f y fund ‑match ing requirements for state and local governments. Projects included in the Rural TIP help your community! Virtual Public Meeting Cooke, Montague, Archer, Baylor , Throckmorton, Young, Clay, Wichita & Wi lba rge r Count ies – Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 4 p.m. A pre‑recorded presentation, materials for review, and opportunity for comment will be available. Fo r more in fo rmat ion , visit txdot.gov and search “Hearings and Meetings” and search for the Wichita Falls Rural TIP meeting on May 26, 2020.All community members are encouraged to attend and provide written or emailed comments on the proposed program. Comments must be postmarked or otherwise received by June 10, 2020 to: Texas Department of Transportation Wichita Falls District, Attn: Rural TIP; 1601 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 or by email to: MyProjectsWichitaFalls@t xdot.gov, Attention: Rural TIP.T x D O T m a k e s e v e r y r e a s o n a b l e e f f o r t t o accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual meeting will be conducted in Engl ish. I f you have special communication or accommodation needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (940) 720‑7744 or email Shaun.Barnes@txdot.gov at least two working days prior to the virtual meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. This virtual meeting is being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program.

Cecelia Lovato

Services Services for Cecelia Lo-vato, 88, of Gainesville, are set for 2:00 PM Mon-day, May 11th at George J. Carroll Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Najera offi ciating. Burial will fol-low in Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville under the di-rection of George J. Carroll Funeral Home. Th e family visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Sun-day, May 10th at George J. Carroll Funeral Home. Cecelia went to heaven on Wednesday, May 6th.History

She was born October 5, 1931 in Center, Colo-rado to Tranquilino Valdez and Margorie Ocana. She was a homemaker, loved her children and all her grandchildren. She was a strong woman of faith who loved God and continually

prayed for her family. She especially loved to cook for her family.Survivors Survivors include her children: Leonard Lovato of Gainesville, Patsy Baca of Pueblo, CO., Irene Baca (Leroy) of Pueblo, CO, Rick Lovato (Freda) of Pueblo, CO, Kathy Bueno of Oklahoma City, OK, Randy Lovato of Gaines-ville, Ronnie Lovato (Nora) of Gainesville, Jeannie Munguia of Plano, Jason Lovato (Staci) of Gaines-ville, and David Lovato of Gainesville. Other family survivors include her sis-ter and best friend Louise Duran of Center, CO and one brother Ronnie Trujillo (Kathy) of Pueblo, CO. She was known as Nana Cece to her 29 grandchil-dren, 70 great grandchil-dren, and 23 great-great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, son Tommy Lovato, husband Leo Lovato, grandson Marco Bueno, great grand-children Marco Bueno and Imagine Lovato, son-in-laws Henry Baca and Paul Bueno, sisters Emma Allire and Erma Valdez. Pallbearers are grandsons Leo Lovato, Bryan Lovato, Jacob Lovato, Jake Baca, Anthony Lovato, and Cart-er Gonzales. Honary pall-

bearers are Nikolas Fraire, Javier Fraire, Christopher Branch, Cainon Lovato and Armando Carbajal.

Rhonda Dishman Pulte

ServicesA memorial service for

Rhonda Dishman Pulte, 66, of Gainesville, is sched-uled for 6:30 PM on Tues-day, May 19, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Pulte passed away April 5, 2020 in Den-ton.History Rhonda was born Octo-ber 16, 1953 in Gainesville to Claude Elden and Ethel Ruth (Clark) Dishman. She graduated from Gainesville High School and married Joe Pulte on November 25, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catho-lic Church in Gainesville. Rhonda and Joe spent most of their years raising their

children in Gainesville. Mrs. Pulte received her as-sociate degree from NCTC, and worked in sales and accounting in various in-dustries during her career. She enjoyed spending time at the lake with her family, cheering for her grandchil-dren at their ball games, and traveling with Joe in their camper, especially to Branson, MO. She was a humble and caring spirit. Most of all, she treasured her grandchildren and the time she spent with them and her family. She was always fun to be around. Th ere was never a dull mo-ment in her presence. She was loved and will be great-ly missed by her family and friends.Survivors Survivors include: hus-band Joe E. Pulte of Gaines-ville; son Chris Pulte and wife Melissa of Denton; son Riley Pulte of Gainesville; grandchildren: Peyton, Morgan, Parker, and Joseph Hunter Pulte; sister Clau-dia Moore and husband Bill of Corinth; brother Del-wyn “Dee” Dishman and wife Maria of Waxahachie; brother Clark Dishman Sr. of Gainesville; and numer-ous beloved nieces, neph-ews, and cousins. Mrs. Pulte was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Gary Dishman. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com.

Russell Wayne Etter

Services Russell Wayne Etter, 64, passed away on May 7, 2020 in Denton, Texas. History He was born on May 31, 1955 in Cushing, Okla-homa to William Th omas Etter and Ida Fay (Burrow) Etter. Russell worked as a Certifi ed Welding Inspec-tor in the pipe line welding industry. Survivors He is survived by his spouse; Dorothy Etter, fa-ther; William Th omas Et-ter of Gainesville, Texas, sister; Deanna Corson of Wylie, Texas, brother; Wil-liam H. Etter of North Richland Hill, Texas, sons; Dustin Etter and wife Kacie of Lindsey, Texas and Scott Hilburn of Haslet, Texas, daughters; Marci Blanton and husband, Kenny of Lindsey, Texas and Tina Nichols and husband Jeff of Gainesville, Texas and 13 grandchildren.Preceded in death, mother; Ida Fay Etter.

Dorothy Dawn (Myers) Young

Services A graveside service for Dorothy Dawn (My-ers) Young, 99, longtime Gainesville resident, most recently of Lawton, OK, is

scheduled for 2:00 PM on Th ursday, May 7, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Gaines-ville, TX.History Dorothy was born on January 1, 1921 in Bryant, Indiana. After graduating from Bryant High School in 1939, she married and moved to Los Angeles, CA. Her daughter, Beverly Ann, was born in 1941. She soon divorced and supported her-self and her daughter during World War II. Following the war, she married Dewey Young. With her husband and daughter, she moved to Texas. Th eir daughter, Shelly Renae Young (El-liott), was born in Graham, Texas in 1951. Dorothy taught herself how to sew when she was thirteen years old. She was a professional seamstress her entire working life until she retired in 1986. Dorothy and Dewey lived most of their 52 years of marriage in Gainesville, TX. During their retirement, they en-joyed fi shing and relaxing in their second home at Lake Texoma for many years. Th ey traveled to several countries in Europe while visiting their daughter and her family when they were stationed in the military in Germany.Survivors Dorothy is survived by: daughter Shelly Elliott and husband Jesse Wayne; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by: parents Morris and Mabel Myers; husband Dewey Young; and daugh-ter Beverly Ann Vineyard.Donations Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheim-er’s Association. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com.

Alan Perrin

Services A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Gainesville at a date later to be determined. Once the date is set, all who knew and loved Alan are welcome to attend & cel-ebrate his life. History

Mr. Alan Perrin was born on September 22, 1950 to Bill and Faye Perrin of Gainesville. Alan attend-ed Texas State University, where he met Andra Par-man. Alan and Andra were married on January 26, 1974 in San Marcos and spent the next 44 years of their lives together before Andra was called home to be with the Lord. He was able to fi nd happiness again when he married Reida Bennett on April 27, 2019. Alan was an accomplished football coach and teacher at Northwest and Lewisville High Schools where he touched countless

lives and was beloved by his students, athletes, and colleagues. He was an avid fi sherman much of his life and he loved time spent on the lake and the friends he made through fi shing. Alan was a Godly man and a follower of Jesus Christ. He was humble, generous, and loved to make people laugh. Above all, he loved his family, his friends, and his fi ve grandchildren who meant the world to him. Alan fi nished his race and went home to be with the Lord on April 30th, 2020, at the age of 69.Survivors Alan is survived by his wife Reida Perrin; son, Brian and wife, Marla Per-rin of West Palm Beach, and son, Michael and wife, Dana Perrin of Justin; step-sons, Brian and Brad Ben-nett of Corinth; grandchil-dren, Tayler, Gabrial, and Caroline Perrin of West Palm Beach, and Leyton and Landri Perrin of Justin; siblings, Wallace Perrin and Bob Perrin of Gainesville, and Susan and Les Scott of St. Jo; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Margie Parman of Keller. He is preceded in death by his wife, Andra, and his parents Bill and Faye Per-rin.

Carolyn MaryWalterscheid Hoyt

Services A memorial mass for Carolyn Mary (Wiesman) Walterscheid Hoyt, 89, will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 am Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cem-etery. Carolyn passed away March 30, 2020 at Gaines-ville Nursing and Rehab in Gainesville, Tx.Donations In lieu of fl owers, memo-rial contributions may be made to the Muenster Mu-seum or Home Hospice of Cooke County.

Nellie Lorene(Cox) Bryant

Services Nellie Lorene (Cox) Bry-ant, 83, passed away on May 5, 2020 in Pilot Point, Texas. History Nellie was born on Octo-ber 8, 1936 in Gainesville, Texas to Jake Cox and Eu-nice (Day) Cox. She mar-ried Harold Bryant who preceded her in death. Nellie was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. She was employed previ-ously by the State School in Gainesville, Texas. Survivors She is survived by a son; Randall Bryant of Gaines-ville, Texas.

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGRURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

TxDOT Wichita Falls District is hosting a virtual public meeting to review proposed projects for the 2021-2024 Rural TIP.The Rural TIP is a list of regionally significant projects to be funded within a TxDOT District over the next four years, including those eligible for federal funding.It can include projects for: drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and public transit users.Did you know? It represents regional agreement (community-region-state) on the need and priority of a project and helps identify fund-matching requirements for state and local governments.Projects included in the Rural TIP help your community!

Virtual Public MeetingCooke, Montague, Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, Young, Clay, Wichita & Wilbarger Counties – Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 4 p.m. A pre-recorded presentation, materials for review, and opportunity for comment will be available.

For more information, visit txdot.gov and search “Hearings and Meetings” and search for the Wichita Falls Rural TIP meeting on May 26, 2020.

All community members are encouraged to attend and provide written or emailed comments on the proposed program. Comments must be postmarked or otherwise received by June 10, 2020 to: MAILING ADDRESS 2]Attention: Rural TIP

Texas Department of Transportation Wichita Falls District, Attn: Rural TIP;

1601 Southwest ParkwayWichita Falls, TX 76302

or by email to: MyProjectsWichitaFalls@txdot.gov, Attention: Rural TIP.

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual meeting will be conducted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (940) 720-7744 or email Shaun.Barnes@txdot.gov at least two working days prior to the virtual meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. This virtual meeting is being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program.

Cell:940.902.2868 Offi ce:940-641-3580P.O. Box 2239Gainesville, TX 76241angela.williams@seraphinbillingllc.orgwww.seraphinbillingllc.org

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B. Exhibits

Pre-recorded video available on project webpage

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Rural Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) 2021-2024

May 26, 2020

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Agenda

Safety Minute

Wichita Falls District and its Boundaries

The Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

How the Rural TIP Impacts You

How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP

Projects by County

Funding

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Next Steps8

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Safety

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District & MPO Boundaries

Wichita Falls District Wichita Falls MPO

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It shows regional agreement (community-region-state) on the

need of a project.

A Rural TIP project is anticipated to be funded

within the next 4 years.

Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

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THE RURAL TIPis list of local projects to be funded within a TxDOT District

during the next four years, including those eligible for federal funding.

It can include projects for :

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How the Rural TIP Impacts You

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You know your

community best!

Tell us what project

should come first and why

Local and small projects around your community dealing with safety and access also get funding through the Rural TIP, for example:

Road expansionsSidewalksBike lanesPavement repair or maintenanceNew or improved signalsTurning lanes

The Rural TIP process includes opportunities to provide input on the priority of major projects that are listed on it.

By participating today, you will have the opportunity to provide comments on these projects. Information on how to provide comments will be provided later in the presentation.

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How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP

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Projects are identified and selected by evaluating existing and future needs based on:

current conditions and projections,statewide and regional plans,

public input regarding transportation priorities

For Example:

^ This would be you, right now!

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How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP

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1. Regionally Significant ProjectsThose with the appropriate scale or reach to be considered as stand- alone projects in a given program year have their own category.

2. Grouped ProjectsThose without the scale to stand on their own are grouped into one of 11 sub categories and considered as a single line item in the list.

Selected projects are separated into 2

main categories

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Rural TIP Wilbarger County Projects

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Rural TIP Wichita County Projects

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Rural TIP Clay County Projects

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Rural TIP Montague County Projects

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Rural TIP Cooke County Projects

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Rural TIP Archer County Projects

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Rural TIP Baylor County Projects

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Rural TIP Throckmorton County Projects

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Rural TIP Young County Projects

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Funding

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“Fiscally constrained TIP” means:

It is realistic in terms of the amount of funding available.

Funds can come from:

The Rural TIP is a fiscally constrained list of projects that functions as a budgeting tool for our District.

Federal GovernmentThrough the Federal Highway and Transit Administrations

TxDOTThrough its Unified Transportation Program funding categories

Local governments Who may be required to provide matching funds for federal monies

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You are here!

Next Steps

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Project Selection of the Rural TIP

TxDOT Districts and local governments define a

proposed list of projects based on previous analysis

Rural TIP CoordinationTxDOT compiles lists

to produce a preliminary STIP

Community InputPublic Involvement

efforts for the Rural TIP

The Big PictureTxDOT reviews each

revised Rural TIP proposal and integrates them into

the Statewide TIPRural TIP gets approved!

In the Rural TIP Process

With funding secured, project

development and/or construction

schedules can move ahead.

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Next Steps

How to provide comments:

Fill out a comment cardGo to www.TxDOT.gov and search for

Virtual Public Meeting – Rural TIP Wichita Falls District 2021-20241. Mail a comment to:

Texas Department of Transportation Wichita Falls District, Attn: Rural TIP

1601 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, Texas 763022. Or email a comment to:

MyProjectsWichitaFalls@txdot.gov, Attn: Rural TIP

Remember to submit your comments by Wednesday, June 10, 2020to be included in the official summary of this meeting

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Next Steps

For additional information about projects, you may contact Shaun Barnes or the Area Engineer in your County.

David Rohmer, P.E. Area Engineer: Wilbarger, Wichita, & Clay Counties

Office Location: Wichita FallsPhone: (940) 322-1634

Mike Hallum, P.E. Area Engineer: Montague & Cooke Counties

Office Location: GainesvillePhone: (940) 665-5071

Zach Husen, P.E.Area Engineer: Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, & Young Counties

Office Location: GrahamPhone: (940) 549-0676

Please provide your comments and priorities below on the projects included in the 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program for Wichita Falls District.

Comments:

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! COMMENT CARD

I am employed by TxDOT

I do business with TxDOT

I could benefit monetarily from the project or other item about which I am commenting on

Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5)

Check any that apply to you:

Comments must be postmarked or otherwise received by June 10, 2020 to

be considered in the summary of this meeting.

Please send completed cards back by mailing to the address shown or by email no later than June 10, 2020:

Texas Department of Transportation, Wichita Falls District Attention: Rural TIP

1601 Southwest Parkway Wichita Falls, TX 76302

Or email: Shaun.Barnes@txdot.gov

NAME:

ADDRESS:

ZIP:

Contact Information:

For more information on how to get involved and learn about transportation projects, visit the txdot.gov and search for “Hearings and Meetings”.

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C. Comments Received

From:To: Shaun BarnesSubject: Bowie is in need of sidewalksDate: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 9:06:45 AM

Shaun,Bowie is in need of pedestrian sidewalks especially around schools. Here is our list of needs.

1. Sidewalks on from 800 N. Mill Street (Bowie Intermediate School) to 810 S. Mill Street(North Central Texas College). This will run past the location of Bowie High School which isat the corner of the 287 Access Road and Mill Street. Many times we have kids that walk toschool in the streets.

2. There are several areas on East Wise Street from the Pelham Park area to downtown that donot have pedestrian sidewalks. Also there are areas on West Wise that do not havepedestrian sidewalks.

3. On Roach Street around the Bowie Elementary School there are areas that do not havesidewalks for children walking to school.

4. The railroad bridge over Mill Street (FM 1125) needs to be replaced.5. We also need sidewalks from downtown to the Bowie Elementary School.

I don’t think you can do all of the projects, but any that could be done will be appreciated.Thank you,

From:To: MyProjectsWichitaFallsSubject: Access to materialsDate: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 8:55:22 AM

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Hello,My name is and I am a reporter with I would like access to thematerials from the TIP virtual meeting that was posted today.Thank you,--

From:To: MyProjectsWichitaFallsSubject: Virtual Public Meeting - Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Wichita Falls DistrictDate: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:31:48 AM

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Hello, Please email me a copy of the slideshow. The YouTube video, although simply designedand easy to understand, is hard to read in the video.