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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, January 23, 2017 University Park, Suite 300

3300 N. IH 35, Austin, Texas 78705 2:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Certification of Quorum – Quorum requirement is 13 members….…..…………...Chair Hemingson

ACTION:

2. Election of Officers…………………………………….…………..…..Mr. Phillip Tindall, CAMPO Mr. Tindall will request TAC approval of candidates for officer positions.

3. Approval of the October 26, 2016 Meeting Notes………..………..…..Mr. Phillip Tindall, CAMPO Mr. Tindall will seek approval of the October 26, 2016 meeting notes.

4. Recommendation on the Walkability Action Plan…………………..…....Mr. Kelly Porter, CAMPO

Mr. Porter will present the Walkability Action Plan and request TAC recommendation to the TPB.

5. Recommendation on Bastrop County Transportation Plan ……………………..…………………………….....Mr. Jim Harvey, Alliance Transportation Group Mr. Harvey will present the Bastrop County Transportation Plan and staff will request TAC recommendation to the TPB.

INFORMATION:

6. Presentation on the Wirtz Dam Road Outreach Report……..….......….....Ms. Doise Miers, CAMPO Ms. Miers will present the Wirtz Dam Road Outreach Report.

7. Presentation and Update on the Regional Active Transportation Plan .….Ms. Doise Miers, CAMPO Ms. Miers will present an update on the Regional Active Transportation Plan.

8. Presentation on CAMPO Planning Activities for 2017 .…………...…Mr. Ashby Johnson, CAMPO Mr. Johnson will present CAMPO’s planning activities for the upcoming 2017 year.

9. Presentation and Update on the Project Connect Central Corridor Study

.…………………………………………………………..….…Mr. Todd Hemingson, Capital Metro Mr. Hemingson will present an update on the Project Connect Central Corridor Study.

10. Technical Advisory Committee 2017 Meeting Dates .………..………Mr. Ashby Johnson, CAMPO

Mr. Johnson will present the 2017 meeting dates for the Technical Advisory Committee.

TAC Agenda – January 23, 2017

11. TAC Chair Announcements

12. Adjournment

Date: January 23, 2017

Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Certification

To: Technical Advisory Committee

From: Todd Hemingson, Chairman Agenda Item: 1

Subject: Certification of Quorum

RECOMMENDATION Certification of a quorum, whereas the Technical Advisory Committee requirement is 13 members present. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present at the Technical Advisory Committee meeting for business to be legally transacted.


Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Action


From: Phillip Tindall, Assistant Director Agenda Item: 2

Subject: Election of Officers

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Technical Advisory Committee elect a Chair and Vice Chair. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is for the Technical Advisory Committee to vote on their selections for the committee positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Per the Technical Advisory Committee bylaws: “The Technical Advisory Committee shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair, each to serve for a term of one year. Elections shall be held at the first meeting of each calendar year. The current Chair shall appoint a nominating committee of three (3) members prior to the first meeting of each calendar year for the purpose of bringing before the TAC a slate of officers for consideration. In the event the Chair is unable to serve the entire term of office, the Vice Chair shall succeed to the office of Chair and the new Chair shall appoint a committee member to serve as Vice Chair for the remainder of the term. This appointment shall be subject to approval by the majority of the TAC present at the next called meeting.” SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.


Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Action


From: Phillip Tindall, Assistant Director Agenda Item: 3

Subject: Approval of the October 26, 2016 Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATION CAMPO recommends that the Technical Advisory Committee approve the October 26, 2016 Meeting Notes. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this action is to approve the summary of the previous meeting held by the Technical Advisory Committee. This summary is the official record of actions having taking place during the meeting.

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Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee

Meeting Summary Wednesday, October 26, 2016

1. Certification of Quorum……………………………………………Vice Chair Clampffer

The CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee was called to order by the Chair at 2:05 p.m.

A quorum was announced present.

Present:

Rachel Clampffer, Vice Chair Joe Clemens Michael Aulick Ed Polasek

Sabas Avila Scheleen Walker Katie Cromwell Justin Word

Gerald Pholmeyer Lyle Nelson Carolyn Dill Leon Barba Amy Miller

Meredith Johnson Chris Schreck Greg Haley

Helen Ramirez Chessie Zimmerman

Dan Gibson

2. Presentation on Local Government Meetings and Regional Planning Activities…………… ………………………..………… Ms. Doise Miers, Ms. Beth Tamayose, CAMPO

Ms. Miers and Ms. Tamayose will gave a presentation on recent local government meetings and regional planning activities.

3. Approval of the September 28, 2016 Meeting Summary…..................Vice Chair Clampffer

Ed Polasek moved to approve the September 28, 2016 meeting notes.

Amy Miller seconded the motion.

The motion to approve the meeting summary prevailed.

Tom Word

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4. Recommendation on Transportation Development Credits…….…Ryan Collins, CAMPO Mr. Collins presented the requested transportation development credits related to the FY 2016 FTA 5310 project funding and requested TAC recommendation to the TPB. Ed Polasek moved to approve the recommendation to the TPB for the approval of the transportation development credits. Lyle Nelson seconded the motion. The motion to approve the recommendation for TDCs prevailed. 5. FY 2016 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (FTA 5310) Project Evaluation Results……………........................................Ms. Beth Tamayose, CAMPO

Ms. Tamayose presented the FY16 FTA 5310 Call for Project submittals and evaluation results and request recommendation to the TPB.

Mike Aulick moved to approve the recommendation to the TPB for the approval of the FY 2016 FTA 5310 project funding. Ed Polasek seconded the motion. The motion to approve the recommendation of the FY FTA 5310 funding prevailed. 6. TAC Chair Announcements ……………………………….….………Vice Chair Clampferr Ms. Clampferr had no announcements.

7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 p.m.


Continued From: May 26, 2016 Action Requested: Recommendation


From: Kelly Porter, Regional Planning Manager Agenda Item: 4

Subject: Recommendation on the Walkability Action Plan

RECOMMENDATION CAMPO recommends that the Technical Advisory Committee makes an official recommendation to the Transportation Policy Board regarding the Walkability Action Plan. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CAMPO was one of 10 MPO teams selected to attend the second annual Walkability Action Institute sponsored by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), through a grant from the Center for Disease Control. The purpose of the institute was to prepare interdisciplinary teams from MPO regions to pursue policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) supports to enhance public health through walking and walkability. The NACDD and the CDC were interested in applicant teams who could commit to and produce measurable PSE outcomes after attending the action institute and completing an action plan. The teams were represented by an MPO staff member, a public health professional, a transportation representative (affiliated with the MPO region), and an elected official. CAMPO’s team included: Kelly Porter, Senior Multi-Modal Planner CAMPO Leigh Ann Ganzar, MPH TMF Health Quality Institute Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst City of Georgetown Mike Heath, Councilmember City of Pflugerville FINANCIAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION A team action plan was one of a list of project deliverables to be completed as part of the program. Team action plans included short and long-term outcomes inclusive of at least one or more PSE outcomes targeting improved walkability through community design or transportation design strategies. Below is a description of CAMPO’s Team Action Plan goals: 1. CAMPO will develop the region’s first Regional Active Transportation Plan that directly considers health outcomes and serves as a component of the future 2045 Regional Transportation Plan.

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2. CAMPO will work with at least one jurisdiction to develop a plan to improve multimodal access andcomfort along a corridor that includes land use recommendations that can be included in the localdevelopment code (both zoning and subdivision), and considers health impacts.

3. CAMPO will develop an online project viewer and data warehouse that displays existing, planned, andproposed active transportation infrastructure locations and information from around the region.

4. CAMPO will develop or identify at least three performance measures that can be used to measure healthoutcomes as part of CAMPO Platinum Plans, Regional Planning efforts and by other local and statepartners.

5. CAMPO will have at least one representative from public health on one of its standing technicalcommittees.

At the May 2016 Technical Advisory Committee meeting the recommendation to move this item forward to the Transportation Policy Board for adoption was tabled. Some members stated that they wanted more time to review the document and potentially include additional action steps and revisions.

1. The TACs desires to include additional action steps and revisions can be satisfied through work products associated with the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan. The Regional Active Transportation Plan is listed as one of the goals of the Action Plan.

2. The Action Plan provides very broad action steps on ways CAMPO can incorporate health outcomes into the transportation planning process. All items listed in the Action Plan are tied back either directly or as subtasks within the currently adopted Unified Planning Work Program.

3. All items outlined in the Action Plan are funded as part of work tasks currently being undertaken by CAMPO staff such as the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan, and the Platinum Planning Georgetown Williams Drive Study.

4. The Action Plan is inclusive of on-going regionally significant action steps and work products that will require extensive outreach and engagement of our local partners and the public as specific deliverables are completed. For example, the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan will be steered by an Active Transportation Advisory Committee which will vet all of the plan recommendations ensuring that stakeholder needs are met. 5.. Although not required as part of program requirements, adoption of the Action Plan provides a clear gesture to the funders of the Walkability Action Institute (as well as other potential funders) that CAMPO is dedicated to considering public health outcomes as part of the transportation planning process and will be useful in future funding opportunities.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Attachment A – CAMPO’s Step It Up!: Walkability Action Institute - Action Plan

Step It Up!: Walkability Action Institute Action Plan

Name of Participant Team: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization – Team CAMPO

Goal #1: By Summer of 2017, CAMPO will develop the region’s first Regional Active Transportation Plan that directly considers health outcomes and serves as a component of the future 2045 Regional Transportation Plan.

Estimated reach:The CAMPO region includes a population of 2 million residents, engaging all jurisdictions; both incorporated and unincorporated areas.

Action Steps (to include timeline): Responsible Party: Additional Comments:

Action Step 1.1: By December 2016, CAMPO will have completed a Demographic Accessibility Assessment which will provide an understanding of how equitable the region’s active transportation network is to various populations around the region. Equity will be determined by a communities distance to highquality active transportation infrastructure.

- CAMPO

Action Step 1.2: CAMPO in partnership with

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By February 2017, CAMPO will have a completed vision network for the region’s active transportation system.

- All member jurisdictions - Texas Department of

Transportation - Central Texas Regional

Mobility Authority - Active Transportation

Advisory Committee (ATAC) Action Step 1.3: By March 2017, CAMPO will have a list of project and program priorities to implement the active transportation network and program.

CAMPO in partnership with, - All member jurisdictions - Texas Department of

Transportation - Central Texas Regional

Mobility Authority Action Step 1.4: By April 2017, CAMPO will have completed a Health Impact Analysis on the plan recommendations.

CAMPO The analysis will be used to refine the plan recommendations and implementation strategies as needed. It will also provide a more timely and less resource intensive assessment of health impacts over a traditional health impact assessment.

Action Step 1.5: By May 2017, CAMPO will submit the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan for adoption by the Transportation Policy Board.

CAMPO The plan will serve as an appendix to the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan.

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Goal #2: By May 2017, CAMPO will work with at least one jurisdiction to develop a plan to improve multimodal access and comfort along a corridor that includes land use recommendations that can be included in the local development code (both zoning and subdivision), and considers health impacts.

Estimated reach: City of Georgetown, 60,000 but replicable to all home rule cities in the region.


Action Step 2.1: By June 2016, CAMPO and City of Georgetown will kickoff the Williams Drive Platinum Planning Corridor and Centers Study.

- CAMPO - City of Georgetown - Project Working Group

Action Step 2.2: By February 2017, CAMPO and City of Georgetown will have a review of the Unified Development Code for Georgetown that describes where the current code conflicts with promoting multimodalism and recommendations on specific language to improve the codes consistency with the study goals.

- CAMPO - City of Georgetown

Action Step 2.3: By March 2017, CAMPO will have developed a framework for, and completed a Health Impact Analysis on the plan recommendations.


Action Step 2.4 In April 2017, City of Georgetown will submit the completed study to its City Council for adoption.

- City of Georgetown

Action Step 2.5 - CAMPO

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In May 2017, CAMPO will submit the completed study to its Transportation Policy Board for acceptance.

Goal #3: By December 2016, CAMPO will develop an online project viewer and data warehouse that displays existing, planned, and proposed active transportation infrastructure locations and information from around the region.

Estimated reach: The CAMPO region includes a population of 2 million residents, engaging all jurisdictions; both incorporated and unincorporated areas.


Action Step 3.1: By May 2016, CAMPO will begin work with University of Texas’s Center for Transportation Research on the development of online project viewer and data warehouse.

- CAMPO - University of Texas Center

for Transportation Research

Action Step 3.2: By October 2016, CAMPO will have gathered data from all entities in the region that implement active transportation infrastructure, specifically regarding any planned, proposed, or existing facilities, and other pertinent metadata.



Action Step 3.3: By March 2017, CAMPO will launch the online project viewer that can be used by implementing entities and the public for planning and information purposes.



The viewer will eventually include information beyond active transportation projects, but also roadways, transit; and include overlays for demographics, health data, and other data used for technical and planning analysis.

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Goal #4: By March 2017, develop or identify at least three performance measures that can be used to measure health outcomes as part of CAMPO Platinum Plans, Regional Planning efforts and by other local and state partners.

Estimated reach:The CAMPO region includes a population of 2 million residents, engaging all jurisdictions; both incorporated and unincorporated areas.


Action Step 4.1: By May 2017, CAMPO will develop and include at least three performance measures regarding health impacts into the Georgetown Platinum Planning Williams Drive Study.


Action Step 4.2: By June 2017, CAMPO will include at least three performance measures regarding health impacts into the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan.

- CAMPO

Action Step 4.3: By September 2017, CAMPO will assess performance measures developed as part of the Georgetown Williams Drive Platinum Planning Study, the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan, and House Bill 20 in order to incorporate them into project selection and prioritization criteria and 2045 Regional Transportation Plan criteria.

- CAMPO

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Goal #5: By July 2017, CAMPO will have at least one representative from public health on one of its standing technical committees.

Estimated reach: The CAMPO region includes a population of 2 million residents.


Action Step 5.1: By June 2016, CAMPO will include at least one representative from Public Health on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

- CAMPO The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will include 15 representatives from varying sectors including small cities, large cities, counties, social services, education, TxDOT, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and public health.

Action Step 5.2 By June 2017, CAMPO will transition the Active Transportation Advisory Committee to a standing subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Committee and designate a seat for a representative from Public Health.

- CAMPO

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Date: January 23, 2017 Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Information


From: Jim Harvey, Alliance Transportation Group Agenda Item: 5 Subject: Presentation of the Bastrop County Transportation Plan

RECOMMENDATION CAMPO recommends that the Technical Advisory Committee make and official recommendation to the Transportation Policy Board regarding acceptance of the Bastrop County Transportation Plan. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to provide a brief overview of the recently completed Bastrop County Transportation Plan (BCTP) being carried out by the County with support from CAMPO. The BCTP planning process was designed to support local goals, but also closely track the CAMPO regional transportation planning process to better understand the County transportation system within the broader regional context and to ensure that the plan supports CAMPO regional goals. FINANCIAL IMPACT The BCTP was funded through with $520,793 Surface Transportation Program-Metropolitan Mobility and $130,198 State Funds. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The Bastrop County Transportation was developed as a multimodal plan that balances preservation and wise use of existing assets with strategies for achieving the vision of growth, economic vitality and quality of place for current and future residents and business owners. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.


Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Information


From: Ms. Doise Miers, Community Outreach Manager Agenda Item: 6

Subject: Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program Report

RECOMMENDATION None, this is an informational item. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Burnet County and TxDOT approached CAMPO about conducting an outreach program in Burnet County to gauge the community’s thoughts on adding a Colorado River crossing at Wirtz Dam Road between Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay. A four-month community outreach program surveyed and received input from the community about a potential new river crossing. The Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program Report details the program activities, survey results, and public comments. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program was conducted by CAMPO staff and a community outreach firm, Concept Development and Planning (CD&P). The program’s associated activities, material, and staffing was funded with $50,000 in planning funds. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Wirtz Dam Road in Burnet County is currently a low water crossing at the Colorado River that is not currently in use or accessible by the general public. In 2005, TxDOT conducted a feasibility study on constructing a bridge over the river but the project didn’t move forward at that time. Because of numerous factors such as distance between river crossings and population and traffic growth, TxDOT and the County saw the importance of gaging the community’s thoughts on a potential new crossing.

In a four-month period, this outreach program resulted in over 800 surveys and nearly 800 general comments. The program also included 18 community meetings and events, including local government briefings and two public meetings. Survey results show that the majority of respondents view an additional river crossing as beneficial.

The Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program Report will be given to Burnet County and TxDOT to work on next steps in the project development process. Because this program included significant outreach and built a substantial stakeholder database, this information can be used in future project development steps, including an environmental study.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Attachment A: Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program Report (Main body only). The full report can be downloaded here: https://campoadmin.exavault.com/share/view/eulf-736rpioi

https://campoadmin.exavault.com/share/view/eulf-736rpioi

WIRTZDAM

ROADCommunity Outreach Program

PROGRAM SUMMARY

THE GOAL: to engage the community and gather input on an additional crossing of the Colorado River near Wirtz Dam Road.

CAMPO worked closely with area partners including Burnet County, TxDOT, and LCRA to engage the community and better understand their

needs. The Community Outreach Program began in August and was complete in December 2016 with a report of findings. All partners are

appreciative of the input and will consider community needs and preferences as next steps are determined.

18 CommunityMeetings &

Events

OUTREACH HIGHLIGHTS:

SurveysCollected

GeneralComments

97 PublicMeeting

Attendees

848 8121,029

Click Throughs

WHAT WE HEARD:

71

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Burnet County

What is the greatest transporation need in Burnet and Llano Counties?

4078611

5878639

26778657

41578654

1578669

Top 5 zip codes represented in survey responses

How beneficial would a new river crossingat Wirtz Dam Rd. be to you?

=Wirtz Dam

Bridges andRiver Crossings Roads

33% 30% 15% 9% 5%??Other

(specified)Public

TransportationSafety

Measures

448

1189450

150

250

350

450

Very Beneficial Beneficial Not at all Beneficial

WIRTZDAM

ROADCommunity Outreach Program

REPORT

December 2016

Table of Contents Background and Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 2

Outreach Materials ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Outreach Efforts ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Meetings ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Public Meetings ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Community Meetings and Events ........................................................................................................... 7

Results ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

Survey ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

General Comments Summary ............................................................................................................... 32

Appendices Appendix A: Community Outreach Plan ..................................................................................................... 34

Appendix B: Community Meeting Summaries ............................................................................................ 40

Appendix C: Public Meeting Summaries ..................................................................................................... 46

Appendix D: Comments Log ........................................................................................................................ 49

Appendix E: Materials ................................................................................................................................. 82

Public Meeting Exhibits ......................................................................................................................... 83

Public Meeting Presentation ................................................................................................................. 88

Fact Sheets ............................................................................................................................................. 99

Public Meeting Flyers .......................................................................................................................... 103

Contact Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 105

Appendix F: Media .................................................................................................................................... 107

Tear Sheets .......................................................................................................................................... 108

Advertisement ..................................................................................................................................... 129

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Background and Purpose The Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program is a public engagement process to gather community input on an additional river crossing near Wirtz Dam Road. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) led this outreach program, working closely with other partners including Burnet County, TxDOT, and LCRA.

Area partners wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to plan ahead for the growing needs of the community by considering growth projections, growth in tourism and seasonal traffic, existing river crossings, and traffic flow in the area. US 281 is a major north-south thoroughfare that will be limited in supporting the expected growth. An additional river crossing near Wirtz Dam Road could provide an alternative for local traffic in the future.

Community Outreach Goals

Gather input on a potential new bridge crossing at Wirtz Dam Create public awareness and participation Provide relevant information to the public so that they may share meaningful input Engage a broad range of stakeholders, including: nearby residents, property owners, business owners, community groups, lake users, organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions Maintain an open and transparent community outreach and engagement process Provide a variety of easily accessible and exciting opportunities for involvement Relay the community’s needs, concerns, thoughts, and ideas to Burnet County and TxDOT for potential use in future project development

The Wirtz Dam Community Outreach Program was a unique approach to gathering public input prior to beginning the formal project development process. In 2005 TxDOT conducted a feasibility study, but a project never developed. CAMPO, Burnet County, and TxDOT knew at some point in the future an additional river crossing would need to be considered, but wanted to first engage the community and gather input to better understand needs and preferences. Area partners understand how valuable community input is and feel that this process was beneficial to guide potential future project development.

Outreach Materials Several outreach materials were developed as informational resources for community members. These materials were used to create awareness of the Community Outreach Program and inform the public about various ways to get involved. These materials included:

Contact Card – A contact card was developed to distribute at community meetings and events. The card included a brief summary of the program’s purpose as well as the program phone number, email address, and webpage address.

Fact Sheet – A program fact sheet was developed in both English and Spanish and included the history of Wirtz Dam, infographics demonstrating projected growth in the area, a map of the potential crossing location, and information about public meetings and various opportunities to share input. Contact information for the outreach team and an explanation of CAMPO’s role were also included in the program fact sheet.

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Comment Cards – Comment cards were available at community meetings and events, as well as both public open houses. Comments submitted were analyzed and documented in this report.

Flyers – Flyers were developed in both English and Spanish advertising public meeting dates and locations, as well as the various additional ways to get involved with the public input process. This flyer was distributed to local businesses and community groups to promote awareness of the program and opportunities to share input.

Webpage – A program webpage was developed and made available on the CAMPO website featuring all program information, survey links, and public meeting information.

Exhibit Boards – Exhibit boards were created for use at public open houses to share program information. These boards include:

Welcome Board – described the purpose of the open house Program Goals – described the objectives of the Community Outreach Program How to Get Involved – gave information about survey availability, comment submission, and opportunities for online participation Program Progress and Schedule – gave information about outreach completed to date, including estimate of surveys and comments received, number community events and meetings attended, and an infographic of the outreach program timeline Next Steps – provided important dates for the program, including open house dates, survey closing date, comment submission deadline, and the anticipated publication date of the final report

Outreach Efforts The Community Outreach Program was a four-month program that included an array of outreach activities in an effort to reach a broad range of stakeholders. Outreach activities included:

Community Outreach Plan – The plan was created to document goals, strategies, and outreach activities.

Database – A database of contacts was developed early through research and outreach to initial stakeholders such as neighborhood associations, school districts, and other organizations in the area. As stakeholders were contacted, they were asked to help get the word out to community members about the outreach program. The database was consistently maintained as new contacts were identified and grew from an initial list of 85 email addresses to 465 emails in December.

Phone Outreach – Throughout the community outreach process, stakeholders were contacted through phone outreach to promote awareness of the program and ways to share their input. Community leaders were also contacted over the phone to coordinate attendance at community events and local groups were asked to share information on the program with others who might be interested in getting involved.

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Emails – Emails were distributed to promote the outreach program, encourage community members to participate and take the survey, and provide meeting details.

Spanish Outreach – To reach the Spanish-speaking community, the program fact sheet was translated into Spanish, and a separate Spanish survey was available online and in print at community events and meetings. Initial outreach was made through phone contact with area employers and other community leaders involved with the Spanish-speaking community. Through these outreach efforts, La Liga Adult Soccer was identified as a primarily Spanish-speaking stakeholder group. The program coordinated with league officials to attended a day of soccer games, where they visited with spectators and players to inform them about the outreach program and collect surveys.

In addition, Spanish Facebook messages were posted on the CAMPO page, receiving 272 views and 12 likes. Facebook advertisements were placed in Spanish to target the Spanish-speaking community, resulting in a potential reach of 6,139 with 451 direct click throughs.

Social Media – Facebook and Twitter were used to promote the program and encourage participation in the survey. When asked “How did you hear about the outreach program?” in the survey, most respondents selected social media.

Facebook posts were made on October 11, 25, and 27 with 188 likes, 78 shares, and 266 views of the video. Twitter posts were made on October 25 and 26 with 845 impressions, with one retweet.

Advertisements in English and Spanish were used on Facebook to promote posts with direct links to the survey. Ads were targeted to those 16 and older in the zip codes and communities identified in the survey.

Date Subject Recipients Sept. 27 Program Introduction 85 Oct. 7 Survey and Background 147 Oct. 24 Meeting Reminder 335 Nov. 22 Survey Reminder 465

Facebook Ad Campaign Results Results English Campaign Spanish Campaign Total Link Clicks 578 451 Reach 15,643 6,139 Impressions 31,966 18,463

Oct. 24 Email Update

La Liga Soccer Event

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Advertisements – Ads were also placed in local publications to promote the public meetings, survey, and program contact information.

The Horseshoe Bay Beacon – October 13, October 16 The Highlander – October 18, October 21, October 25, November 11 Burnet Bulletin – October 19, October 26 The Picayune – Print Ad October 19; Online Ad, Digital Banner Ad, and Email Campaigns running October 20 through November 3 (15,114 Impressions) Llano News – October 19

Media Coverage – Information was provided to local media outlets to share program details, encourage media coverage, and generate

interest and participation from the community. The first media release was distributed on October 4 to share details on an upcoming media event and promote the outreach program. A second release was distributed on October 24 as a reminder of public meetings and opportunities to complete the online survey.

A media event was held onsite at Wirtz Dam on October 14, 2016. This provided an opportunity for the media to

photograph the area and visit with CAMPO staff, Burnet County Judge James Oakley, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, and LCRA staff.

Media coverage included the following articles:

Burnet Bulletin o “County leadership considers Wirtz Dam bridge,”

September 14, 2016 o “Officials gather public input for bridge at Wirtz

Dam,” October 19, 2016 The Highlander

o “Wirtz Dam Bridge: CAMPO consults public,” September 13, 2016

o “Officials gather input for Wirtz Dam bridge,” October 18, 2016

o “Wirtz Dam bridge draws questions,” October 28, 2016 o “Economics, survey under question at second Wirtz Dam Bridge meeting,” November

15, 2016 The River Cities Daily Tribune

o “Officials discuss bridge below Wirtz Dam as solution to 281 traffic,” September 9, 2016 o “Two opportunities coming to offer input on Wirtz Dam bridge project,” October 5, 2016

Sample Advertisement

Location of Media Event

Article by Burnet Bulletin

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Meetings Public Meetings Two public open house meetings were hosted to provide an opportunity for members of the community to view information about the outreach program, ask questions about the potential project, and provide input. The same information was shared at both meetings and the different locations were provided for convenience. Meetings were an open house format with a brief presentation at 6:00 p.m. followed by a question and answer session. Then attendees viewed program boards, visited with staff and team members, shared comments on a large aerial map, and took the survey.

Materials: Program Fact Sheet Comment Cards Surveys Copies of the 2005 TxDOT Feasibility Study Aerial map of the area near Wirtz Dam Road Exhibit Boards

o Welcome Board o Program Goals o How to Get Involved o Program Progress and Schedule o Next Steps

Thursday, November 3, 2016 4 – 7 p.m.

Lakeside Pavilion 307 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654

38 attendees signed in at the meeting

Wednesday October 26, 2016 4 – 7 p.m.

Quail Point Community Center 107 Twilight Lane, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

57 attendees signed in at the meeting

Public Meeting in Horseshoe Bay

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Community Meetings and Events Rather than just host meetings and ask the public to attend, opportunities were identified for the outreach team to attend other meetings and events to share program information. The outreach team contacted different event organizers and groups, offered attendance in correspondence with the community, and worked with elected and other officials to brief councils. Community meetings were scheduled to conveniently engage community members where they already gathered, share program information, and distribute surveys. By attending different types of events and meetings and in different locations, input was collected from a diverse set of stakeholders. Below is a table of meetings and events attended.

Event Date Highlight

Partner Kickoff Meeting Sep. 9 Shared program information with 25 entities and gathered input on promoting program

Burnet Bluegrass Festival Sep. 17 Collected 21 surveys and visited with attendees Fiesta Jam on Lake Marble Falls Sep. 24 Collected 31 surveys Marble Falls Citywide Garage Sale Oct. 1 Promoted program to attendees

Marble Falls National Night Out Oct. 4 Collected 17 surveys and 2 additional comments Marble Falls City Council Briefing Oct. 4 Presented information to council Meadowlakes POA Meeting Oct. 8 Shared information with 50+ attendees and distributed surveys Cottonwood Shores Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Oct. 11 Shared information with over 25 attendees

Highland Haven POA Meeting Oct. 11 Shared information and distributed surveys Marble Falls Rotary Club Meeting Oct. 13 Shared information with over 50 attendees

Media Event at Wirtz Dam Oct. 14 Distributed information to media sources to promote program Marble Falls Homecoming Game Oct. 14 Promoted program as attendees entered the game Llano Wild West Weekend Oct. 15 Visited with attendees about program and public meetings City of Sunrise Beach Village Meeting Oct. 20 Presented program information and distributed surveys

La Liga Soccer Matches Oct. 22 Collected 33 Spanish and 7 English surveys Marble Falls EMS 40th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 29 Shared information with over 30 attendees

Marble Falls Rotary Club Nov. 8 Shared information and distributed surveys

Cottonwood Shores City Council Nov. 15 Presented program overview to council and reminded all of survey deadline

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Results Survey A survey was developed in English and Spanish to collect input from the community about their travel in the area, how frequently they cross the Colorado River, whether an additional crossing of the river would be beneficial, and any additional comments. The survey was shared with the community through the website, social media, advertisements, email updates, at events and meetings, and through community partners and groups. The survey was developed online and anytime paper copies were distributed, they were manually entered.

Results The survey was open from September 9 through November 27, 2016. A total of 848 surveys were received (810 in English and 38 in Spanish). All results below include English and Spanish versions and input collected in the online and paper formats. 1. In what zip code do you live?

(848 answered, 0 skipped)

Other Responses (126) Zip # Zip # Zip #

78639 58 76513 1 78645 1 78669 15 76550 1 78674 1 78643 11 76825 1 78705 1 78609 5 77868 1 78727 1 78605 5 78548 1 78734 1 78642 3 78607 1 786539 1 78070 2 78608 1 78654-8237 1 78653 2 78633 1 H Haven 1 78663 2 78636 1 Live 78750, work 78645,

own lot in 78657 1

I 2 78638 1

76402 1 78641 1

415 (49%)

267 (31%)

40 (5%)

126 (15%)

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78654 78657 78611 Other

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2. In what zip code do you work/attend school? (843 answered, 5 skipped)

Other Responses (272) Zip # Zip # Zip #

retired, am retired 86 77092 1 78654 & Austin 1 78639 28 77868 1 78643, 78654, 78640 1 N/A, No Answer, None, Not Applicable 24 78548 1 78654, 78657, 78611, 76550 1

78643 11 78605 1 78654, 78657, 78611, and Other 1 All, All above, All Three 8 78609 1 active volunteer 1 78654, 78657, and 78611 7 78620 1 All, I work for MFEMS 1

78626 5 78633 1 78209 1 78669 5 78641 1 At home; work from home 2 Don't work or attend school, Don’t do Either 6 78644 1 Baylor Scott & White Hospital 1

78701 3 78653 1 I cover two states. My kids go to school in 78658 1 78723 3 78660 1 I work all of burnet county 1 78654 and 78657 3 78663 1 I work in all three zips plus 78639 1 78070 2 78681 1 Llano 1 78636 2 78705 1 Llano, North & South Austin, San Antonio 1

78645 2 78721 1 Make daily trips to Marble Falls own property in Horseshoe Bay 1

78657 2 78727 1 Marble Falls, Kingsland, Burnet, Sunrise Beach 1 78704 2 78734 1 N/A Senior 1 78735 2 78736 1 residence 1 78745 2 78737 1 retired. shop, attend church in 78654. 1

358 (42%)

179 (21%)

34 (4%)

272 (32%)

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78654 78657 78611 Other

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3. What area best represents where you live? (845 answered, 3 skipped)

161 (19%)

33 (4%)

54 (6%)

55 (7%)

65 (8%)

115 (14%)

150 (18%)

212 (25%)

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Meadow Lakes

Cottonwood Shores

Highland Haven

Kingsland

Granite Shoals

Marble Falls

Horseshoe Bay

78759 2 78738 1 Retired, Do not commute 1 78654 and 78611 2 78741 1 San Antonio 1 Austin 2 78746 1 San Antonio 78240 work 1

Homemaker 2 78748 1 Travel to several plant locations in Burnet County 1

7 1 78750 1 work in 76522, but kids and grandkids go to school in 78611 1

76121 1 78758 1 77008 1 76402 1 768643 1 78654, 78639, 78657, 78611 1 76513 1 78611, 78654 1 78654, 78657, 78606 1 as a home health care RN I work in all the zip codes in Burnet, Blanco, Llano counties and parts of Travis and Williamson too, occasionally even Lampasas 1

78654- But we do NOT work/go to school, We are both retired 1

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Other Responses (161) Area # Area # Area #

Burnet 27 Timber Ridge 2 Bee Cave 1 Wilderness Cove 17 Castle Acres 1 Bertram/Burnet 1 Tobyville 15 Council Creek South 1 Belton 1 Spicewood 14 CR 120 1 Brady 1

Blue Lake 6 Deer Springs 1 Briggs 1 Smithwick 6 FM 1980 1 Burnet County 1 Sunrise Beach 6 Stephenville 1 Capstone Ranch 1 Bertram 5 Hill Country 1 Granite Shoals/Marble Falls 1 Inks Lake/Buchanan Dam 5 Hoover Valley 1 White Hall 1 Llano 5 Horseshoe Bay West 1 Wirtz Dam Road 1 Fairland 4 Johnson city 1 Wolf Creek Ranch 1 Austin 3 Killeen 1 Rural NW of Marble Falls 1 Lake Buchanan 3 Lampasas 1 retired 1 Georgetown 2 Leander 1 All - Marble Falls Area EMS 1 Lago Vista 2 Oak Ridge Estates 1 1980 - Past Strawberry Farm 1 Liberty Hill 2 Round Mountain 1 Round Rock 1 Sandy Harbor 2 Scobee 1 Rural NW of Marble Falls 1 Spring Branch 2

4. About how far is your home from your main place of work/school?


238 (28%)114 (14%)

145 (17%)

153 (18%)

118 (14%)

76 (9%)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

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More than 20 miles

About 10-20 miles

About 6-10 miles

About 1-5 miles

Less than 1 mile

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5. What is your primary mode of transportation to work/school?


Other Responses (93)

Primary Type of Transportation # Primary Type of Transportation # Not applicable, none 32 Do not commute 1 Retired 23 Electric car (Chevy Volt) 1 Work from home 6 Foot/work at home 1 Truck 5 Home based business 1 Bus 5 Homemaker/home schooler 1 Don't work or go to school 4 Pickup 1 Work truck, trailers 3 Retired/Car 1 Boat 1 Bicycle 1 Crew-cab Chevy work truck 1 Coche o moto, autobus 2 Don't go to work or school, but use car for transportation 1 Car - But we are both retired - no work/school. We do volunteer in the area and we shop throughout the area 1

I use my car to travel to and from Spicewood area and MF for errands, entertainment, church 1

730 (87%)

5 (1%) 2 (0%) 1 (0%) 11 (1%)93 (11%)

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

Car ormotorcycle

Bus Carpool Bicycle Walk Other

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6. What is your secondary mode of transportation to work/school? (843 answered, 5 skipped)

Other Responses (25)

Secondary Mode of Transportation # Retired 9 No Answer, Non available, None 5 Work from home 3 300zx 1 Do not commute 1 Foot/work at home 1 Friend 1 Golf cart 1 Retired/pick up truck 1 There is no alternative since I can't walk 25 miles or carpool in my job and I haven't seen any bus except for the disabled 1

Viaje Compartido, coche o moto 1

308 (37%)

37 (4%) 30 (4%) 13 (2%) 7 (1%) 25 (3%)

423 (50%)

0%

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Car ormotorcycle

Walk Carpool Bicycle Bus Other Notapplicable

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304 (38%)

211 (26%)

94 (12%)125 (16%)

67 (8%)

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Shopping and Other Personal Business

7. In a normal week, how many roundtrips do you make between the north and south sides of the Colorado River for: work/school, recreation and social activities, and shopping/other personal business? Work school (731 answered, 117 skipped) Recreational and social activities (779 answered, 69 skipped) Shopping and personal (802 answered, 46 skipped)

303 (39%)

219 (28%)

81 (10%)110 (14%)

66 (8%)

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Recreation and Social Activities

98 (13%) 95 (13%)110 (15%)

223 (31%)205 (28%)

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Work School

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8. When traveling between the north and south sides of the Colorado River, what crossing do you use most? (846 answered, 2 skipped)

Other Responses (26) What Crossings Do You Use Most? # What Crossings Do You Use Most? #

Both; US 281 Y FM 2900/FM 1431 5 By boat 1 2147 3 No PAC I-36 1 No answer 2 RR 307 1 1431 1 Slab road RM 3404 1 1431 into Marble Falls, 281 to 2147 1 US 281, RR 307 1 1980-1431-281 1 FM 620, Loop 360, Mopac, and US 281 1 2147 to 71 to Kingsland 1 Hwy 2900 / hwy 71 1 2900 Kingsland and US 281 1 Mopac, 620 1 2900 to 71 1 FM 2900/FM 1437, 71 1 All 1

FM 2900/FM 143195 (11%)

US 281725 (86%)

Other26 (3%)

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9. What discourages you from traveling between the north and south sides of the Colorado River? (Check all that apply.) (809 answered, 1 skipped)

Other Responses (88) Response #

Not Specified, N/A, None, Nothing 33 Not Discouraged, Not Disouraged at All, Nothing Discourages Me; Nothing stops me 19 281-1431 intersection 1 Hate lack of traffic management or traffic planning in Marble falls 1 I cross on 281 and have NO problem with traffic 1 I don't feel traffic is an issue 1 I'm NOT discouraged from crossing the river. The new bridge is absolutely wonderful! 1 It doesn't "discourage" or stop me from going!!!!! 1

It's really my only option so I have to use the Hwy 281 bridge to get to MF for shopping, recreation, church, etc. 1

Just cross bridge 1 Low speed limits 1

Heavy traffic457 (32%)

Distance to/from river crossings272 (19%)

Distance to/from other destinations

221 (16%)

Limited river crossings278 (20%)

No need to cross the river93 (7%) Other

88 (6%)

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Other Responses (88) Marble Falls Traffic 1 No problems crossing either way 1 No problems...into town whenever I want............. 1 Not a problem 1 Not discouraged/no worries, no heavy traffic, it's fine 1 nothing dicouages me from going into Marble Falls 1 Nothing discourages me. 281 has an awesome bridge. 1 Nothing discourages. Access is easy. 1 Nothing discurages me - bad question. 1 Nothing other then a hospital to go to south of the river. 1 Nothing when I need to get somewhere especially for work I just get there. But another crossing at Wirtz Dam would definitely simply my life 1

Nothing, 281 accommodates the need. 1 Nothing, it is a small distance and not a problem. 1 Nothing, not discouraged; it will still be shorter to take 281 1 Nothing, the 281 bridge is sufficient 1 Nothing, you do what you have to do 1 Nothing. I travel when needed. 1 Nothing. It's a wonderful bridge. 1 Now with two bridges it isn't a problem 1 Rarely discouraged 1 Stop lights 1 Stupid question 1 The slow speed limit on 2147 from Cottonwood to HSB sucks. 1 Time required 1

Unpredictability of combined factors. Afternoon hailstorms and flooding can quickly leave you no quick way to cross 64 mile long Lake Travis. 1

Unsynchronized stop lights 1 Working EMS we are required to cross the bridge 1

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10.How beneficial would a new river crossing at Wirtz Dam be to you? (845 answered, 3 skipped)

11. Do you have additional comments on a potential new river crossing at Wirtz Dam? (Optional) (323 answered)

Responses to this question were open-ended. Full comments are included in Appendix D. Respondents generally shared whether they support or do not support a new river crossing. More responses in support were given. Responses referenced:

growth of the area a bridge is long overdue current congestion and the need for solutions concern for impacts to other roads and nearby neighborhoods the need for an alternative to US 281 concern for the cost consideration of other improvements that may be a priority for the area

448 (53%)

34 (4%) 39 (5%)22 (3%) 18 (2%)

118 (14%)

21 (2%) 27 (3%) 24 (3%)

94 (11%)

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12. What is the greatest transportation need in the Highland Lakes area in Burnet and Llano Counties? (847 answered, 1 skipped)

Other Responses (129) Greatest Need #

Roads and bridges/river crossings 5 Roads, public transportation, bridges/river crossings 4 Bike lanes and sidewalks 2 No answer 2 Public transportation and bridge/river crossings 2 Road and public transportation 2 Roads, bridges/river crossings, and safety measures 2 Bypass around Marble Falls get big trucks out of traffic 1 281 Bypass 1 5th lanes on our highways to help support the amount of traffic and development 1 A more efficient and prompt way to travel thru Marble Falls North to South. I will say though that traveling out of Marble Falls toward Granite Shoal during drive times is getting more concerning in regards to congestion.

1

129 (15%)

5 (1%)

17 (2%)

18 (2%)

25 (3%)

39 (5%)

79 (9%)

258 (30%)

277 (33%)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Other

Street/directional signage

Multi-use paths

Sidewalks

Bike Lanes

Safety measures

Public transportation

Roads

Bridges/river crossings

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Other Responses (129) A Truck Route Loop around Marble Falls that relieves in town traffic on Hwy 281 1 All 1 Anything that reduces the congestion on US 281 through Marble Falls 1 Bike lanes and multi-use paths 1 Bike lanes, sidewalks, bridges/river crossings 1 Bridge/river crossings and a bypass for trucks and other big vehicles 1 Bridge/river crossings and safety measures 1 Bridge/river crossings, safety measures, turn lanes, passing lanes on 29, alternative bridge (low water crossing) in Llano) 1

Bridges or River Crossings, a loop or semi loop around Marble Falls 1 Bridges/river crossings, Center turn lanes on 281 to 71 1 Bypass 1 Bypass around Marble Falls 1 Bypasses around the cities 1 Central lanes on 281 for turning 1 Dedicated right turn lanes to expedite getting through traffic lights. This is a huge issue and 281&1431 as well as 281&29 1

East side of Hwy 281 rather then West side of Hwy 281. 1 Enforce speed limits in Marble Falls - PLEASE !! 1 Faster and safer north-south traffic on US 281 1 Fine the way it is 1 Fixing the congestion on IH35 so people do not come throught Marble Falls to avoid that 1 Fixing what we already have that needs updating. 1 Greatly improved traffic light timing on 281 through Marble Falls. Lights are out of sync & are too long for smooth traffic flow. Lower speed limits on 281 south to 71 are way too restrictive and clog traffic

1

Heavy traffic on 281 Fridays 1 Heavy traffic on 281 thru Marble Falls 1 Hwy 281 Bypass around Marble Falls 1 I'd say a 281 bypass - around MF or both MF and Burnet 1 If the speedlimit is kept at its current level on Hwy 281 (between Marble Falls and Burnet), a center turnlane or a barrier needs to be provided between the northbound and southbound traffic

1

Improvement of roads with industrial traffic, i.e. County Road 120 1 Keeping the roads we have in good condition 1 Left Turn lane on Hwy 2147 in Horseshoe Bay from Ferguson Road to Hwy 71 1 Let's solve a real problem like all the meth use in our town 1 Light rail to Austin 1 Lighting 1

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Other Responses (129) Lights that help not hinder. Makes me want to totally bypass Marble Falls and just go to Austin 1

Loop 1 Loop around east side of Burnet and MF 1 loop around marble falls that doesn't feed into crowded 1431 or hsb roads 1 Loop around Marble Falls. 1 Loop or half loop around marble falls 1 Many unpaved roads in this county 1 Marble Falls bypass 1 Marble falls needs an over pass 1 Meaningful relief for north/south traffic on Hwy 281 through MF 1 More bridge / river crossings are needed, but not one that is simply a second 281 bridge. The next bridge should be somewhere between Marble Falls and Austin 1

More lighting is needed 1 Multi-use paths and bridge/river crossings 1 N/A 1 Need a bridge over Colorado River near Hoover Valley 1 New River crossings and turn lanes on existing US and State highways. 1 No great needs 1 Perfectly happy.... 1 Public transportation and safety measures 1 Public transportation and sidewalks... look how many people try walk the ditches to try avoid being run over 1

Public transportation to Austin especially ABIA 1 Public transportation, bridges/river crossings, and safety measures 1 Raise speed limits on ALL 4 lane roads & some 2 lane 1 Redesign intersections, like Mission Hills and Morman Mill 1 Reduce traffic in M.F. Too many gravel/rock trucks & increased traffic at 281/1431! 1 Road below Wirtz Dam 1 Road conditions 1 Road improvement 1 Road improvements to facilitate travel & safety 1 Roads and bridges 1 Roads and center turn lanes on 281 from Burnet to HWY 71 1 Roads and sidewalks 1 Roads and street/directional signage 1 roads with less holes 1 Roads, bike lanes, multi-use paths, and bridges/river crossings 1 Roads, bike lanes, multi-use paths, and safety measures 1

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Other Responses (129) Roads, street/directional signage, bridges/river crossings 1 Roads, street/directional signage, bridges/river crossings, and safety measures 1 Roundabout in Marble Falls 1 Safe travel - whether it be on 281, on foot, or by bicycle - must be a priority. In too many cases, I see pedestrians and bicyclists interacting with traffic directly, even along 281, but especially along secondary and neighborhood streets. The choices listed above are too narrow; all must be considered in the name of safety.

1

Safety measures, Slower traffic 1 See above- the emergency response is actually a no brainier. The new Scott and White facility solves a significant element. What is the actual number of cases that were a response issue over the last 2-5 years? I would think this is relatively small.

1

Sequence the traffic lights in Marble Falls, on Fridays it takes me 20min to go from 2147/281 to walmart 1

Shoulders on roads would increase safety by bunches. Public transportation in the area sucks 1

Sidewalks will increase the active culture the counties surely strive for but in order to properly unfold such a project, we must redirect the vehicles to keep the flow. Without the crossing at the dam, I'm not optimistic such a project will be welcomed and completed in a timely manner

1

Sidewalks, multi-use paths, bridges/river crossings, safety measures 1 Sidewalks, multi-use paths, public transportation 1 Sidewalks, public transportation, bridges/river crossings 1 Smart traffic control in Marble Falls it has become terrible 1 Synchronize stoplighs and keep arterial roads moving 1 Synchronized lights- lights that don't turn red when there is NO ONE TURNING OR ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! 1

Synchronized street lights 1 Syncing the stoplights on 281 as well as 1431 in Marble Falls 1 Syncronize the lights in Marble Falls. They are worse than terrible 1 Taxi Service or services like uber and lyft 2 The county road system in these two counties is desperately in need of improvement. This includes bridges and low water crossings. 1

Timing traffic lights. There appears to be no effort anywhere on this 2 Traffic 1 Traffic reduction 1 Transporter 1 Turn lanes 1 TxDot continues to waste our money in constantly paving roads which were recently paved and are in no need of repair. Why would they pave 2147 and then decide to add turn lanes AFTER the work was completed?? Where is is leadership and common sense in TxDot???????

1

Unknown 1

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Other Responses (129) We also need to have a bridge constructed to cross the Colorado from 1431 to Spicewood, TX 1

We need a loop around Marble Falls for 281 traffic 1 We need all the major highways to have a center turn lane all the way, not jst for a couple miles out 1

Widen 281 in sections with little or no shoulders. Widen to 3 lanes each way in MF 1 Widen HWY 2147 from HWY 71 to HWY 281 1 Widening of 2147, HSB to MF 1 Carreteras Y transporte publico 1 Carreteras, Cruces de rio y puentes, and Medidas de seguridad 1

13. How confident are you with your ability to quickly reach and/or receive emergency services (by vehicle) on existing north-south routes? (844 answered, 4 skipped)

14. What do you envision for the future of the Highland Lakes area of Burnet and Llano Counties? (Optional) (320 answered)

Responses to this question were open-ended. Full comments are included in Appendix D.

The most frequently given response for this question was growth, the expectation varying from moderate to explosive, and coming largely from Austin. Additional comments noted an improved transportation system, better connected communities, housing and business boom, and a loop or bypass around Marble Falls.

Definitely not confident38 (5%)

Not confident163 (19%)

Somewhat confident417 (49%)

Very confident 226 (27%)

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15. How did you hear about the Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program? (845 answered, 3 skipped)

Other Responses (64) Type #

Newspaper 7 Highlander Newspaper 4 Facebook, facebook sponsored post 3 Print/online ad and media 2 Rotary meeting 2 By newspaper when Bill Orr decided it wasnt what the people wanted(when weve been neesing it for years) 1

Campo 1 Chamber of Commerce 1 Chief of Police 1 Community meeting and social media 1 Dailytrib.com 1 Dude asked 1 Email and media 1 Email from the City of Horseshoe Bay 1 Email, Community meeting or event 1 Email, Social Media 1 Email, social media, media, and friends 1

64 (8%)

4 (0%)

76 (9%)

82 (10%)

94 (11%)

131 (16%)

165 (20%)

229 (27%)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Other

Phone

Friend

Email

Print/online advertisement

Community meeting or event

Media

Social media

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Email, social media, print/online ad, community meeting 1 ESD Board Meeting 1 Football game 1 friend AND community meeting/event 1 Hear say 1 HOA 1 HOA, Picayune on-line, Highlander 1 I live right there. We've been talking about it for years. 1 I work in construction industry 1 I've been involved in this project proposal since 2003! 1 James Oakley 1 Judge James Oakley Speech 1 Judge talked to club 1 Kiwanis Meeting Speaker 1 Media, Community meeting or event 1 media, friend 1 Multiple 1 No answer 2 Outreach effort at local high school football game. 1 Print/online ad and social media 1 Print/online adv ertisement, media, friend, community meeting or event 1 print/online advertisement, media 1 Radio 1 [email protected] 1 Saw the original preliminary plans several years ago 1 Social media, print/online advertisement, friend 1 survey 1 The Tribune 1 TV News 1 Various ways 1 While I was on EDC 1 medios de comunicacion Y un amigo 1 Telefono, Los medios de comunicacion 1

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16.Would you like to receive email updates about the program? Only periodic emails about the program will be sent. (839 answered, 9 skipped)

17.How satisfied are you with the outreach efforts for this program? (843 answered, 5 skipped)

Not at all satisfied42 (5%)

Somewhat satisfied156 (19%)

Satisfied421 (50%)

Very satisfied224 (27%)

No468 (56%)

Yes371 (44%)

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18. Please share any additional comments on the Wirtz Dam Road Community Outreach Program. (Optional) (723 answered)

Responses to this question were open-ended. Full comments are included in Appendix D.

Respondents shared comments on the outreach program as well as general comments on a river crossing which were consistent with answers to question 11. Of those who commented on the outreach program, there were comments that praised the program and some that criticized. There were comments that specifically critiqued the outreach messaging and survey as being biased for adding the river crossing. Responses also included specific suggestions of where and how to reach out to the community.

19. What gender do you identify with? (Optional) (798 answered, 50 skipped)

Female318 (40%)

Male480 (60%)

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20. What is your race/ethnicity? (Optional) (776 answered, 72 skipped)

Other Responses (18) Race/Ethnicity #

American 3 2 races 1 Answer to 19-I do not "identify" as a male, God Almighty with an assist from my parents made me that way 1

Finnish 1 German/Native American/Scottish/other 1 Human 1 I dont know why this question matters. Im "white" 1 Italian 1 Native Texan 1 No answer 1 Racial designation is less a science than a tool of bigotry. 1 USA 1 What difference does it make........we are all citizens of the USA 1 What the hell difference does that make? That's RACIST! 1 White/asian 1 Your gender identity question phrasing is ridiculous 1

1, 0%

2, 0%

6, 1%

18, 2%

61, 8%

688, 89%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Asian

Native American

African American

Other

Hispanic

White

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21. What is your age? (Optional) (answered 790, skipped 58)

22. What is your highest level of education? (Optional) (answered 792, skipped 56)

Under 183 (0%)

18-2520

(3%)

26-3583 (11%)

36-4598 (12%)

46-55142 (18%)56-65

207 (26%)

66 and up237 (30%)

9 (1%)

94 (12%)

175 (22%)

99 (13%)

275 (35%)

140 (18%)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Less than high school

High school/GED

Some college

Associate's degree/trade/vocational school

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

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23.What is your annual income? (Optional (answered 623, skipped 225)

24. How many cars are in your household? (Optional) (784 answered, 64 skipped)

100 (16%)

104 (17%)

216 (35%)

157 (25%)

46 (7%)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

$150,001/yr or more

$100,001 to $150,000/yr

$50,001 to $100,000/yr

$25,001 to $50,000/yr

Less than $25,000/yr

194 (12%)

2434 (55%)

3163 (21%)

4 or more93 (12%)

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25. Do you have children in your household? (Optional) (782 answered, 66 skipped)

Do you have children? # Yes - 1 87 Yes - 2 79 Yes - 3 29 Yes - 4 21 Not specified 7 Yes - 5 2 Yes - 6 1 Yes - 7 1 1- he is 22 1 2 dogs 1 College now 1 Grandson 1 Would like them 1 One grandson age 25 1 Empty Nester's but children and grandchildren living in Marble Falls.

1

No548 (70%)

Yes234 (30%)

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General Comments Summary Several opportunities were provided for the community to share general comments including through emails sent to the program email address, online survey open-ended questions, comment cards collected at meetings, and in a mapping exercise.

812 Total Comments Received:

6 emailed 6 written 17 mapped 783 through the survey

All written comments received provided valuable information ranging from preferences, to concerns, and considerations. As comments were reviewed, frequently occurring themes and topics were identified. Generally, the most common noted topics included:

Support for the new river crossing Congestion relief Improved emergency response times Decrease in travel times Benefits to local economy and businesses Would accommodate growth An alternative to 281 is needed

Oppose the new river crossing Additional crossing not needed Crossing would only benefit a small part of the community Concern for cost Environmental impacts Would cause increase in traffic on connecting roads and in neighborhoods A new crossing should not be prioritized over other local road improvements

Concerns for truck traffic in Marble Falls Concerns for the environment

Noting bald eagles and pelicans Impacts on the nature preserve Preserving the quietness of the area near Wirtz Dam

Comments on cost Not a good use of taxpayer funds Cost is underestimated/unknown Not worth the cost

Comments on growth of the area Concern for current congestion and future congestion Community should be proactive to get ahead of growth

Safety Concern for safety of existing traffic conditions Concern for safety of connecting roadways if more traffic uses those roads

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Additional considerations Consider what improvements will be needed to connecting roadways (FM 2147, FM 1431, etc.) A connection south to SH 71 is needed Consider adding loop or bypass around Marble Falls

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Date: January 23, 2017 Continued From: N/A

Action Requested: Information


From: Ms. Doise Miers, Community Outreach Manager Agenda Item: 7 Subject: Presentation and Update on the 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan

RECOMMENDATION None. This item is for informational purposes only.

PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2045 Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) seeks to provide a shared vision for the development of a functional, useful, and safe network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities for the CAMPO region. In early Fall 2016, CAMPO staff held local government outreach meetings throughout the region to gather input on bicycle and pedestrian facility needs, verify the existing networks, and identify dangerous intersections and crossings. In December 2016, a Wikimap was released to provide an interactive mapping tool for the public to provide input on facility needs, and CAMPO staff is currently administering a survey through February 2017. This survey will generate an in-depth profile of bicycle and pedestrian facility users and provide a regional understanding of bicycle and pedestrian usage. CAMPO has received over 600 survey responses to date. Government and community outreach meetings are scheduled for early 2017 and will allow another avenue for the public to comment on identified bicycle and pedestrian needs and dangerous intersections as well as confirm the accuracy of the current data on existing facilities. FINANCIAL IMPACT None.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The purpose of the 2045 RATP is to provide a shared vision for the development of a functional, useful, and safe network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and amenities for the CAMPO Region. The plan will elaborate on concepts in the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and inform development of the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Once completed, the RATP will include an inventory bicycle lanes and sidewalks; current data on safety, and related policies; a 2045 vision network; guidance and recommendations on facility design and policy; and an implementation plan with project and policy priorities for the next 25 years.

The consultant team has completed a comprehensive review of existing studies, plans, and reports. They are currently working with CAMPO staff to gather information on bicycle and pedestrian needs through an online Wikimap, surveys, and government/community outreach meetings. This information will be used to develop the draft active transportation vision network and best practices guide. A sub-component of the RATP is the Near Northwest Corridor case study, an analysis of the current pedestrian and bicycle connections along a ½ mile radius of the 183 Corridor stretching from MoPac in the south to Brushy Creek Road in the north. The plan incorporates input from stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and focus groups, and is steered by the Active Transportation Advisory Committee. Next steps include: a series of public meetings during January and February 2017, completion of an existing conditions report, and development of a vision network. These components will help inform identification of best practices for a pattern book and an implementation plan. The final report will be completed by Summer 2017. 2017 Meeting Dates: January 23 – Lakeside Pavilion, Marble Falls January 24 – Cedar Park Library, Cedar Park January 25 – Fleming Community Center, Elgin January 25 – Eugene Clark Library, Lockhart January 26 – Texas State University LBJ Student Center, San Marcos January 30 – ACC Highland Business Center Board Room, Austin January 31 – Taylor Public Library, Taylor February 1 – Wimberley Community Center, Wimberley February 2 – Travis County Fire & Rescue Station, Del Valle February 3 – Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Austin All meetings are from 2pm to 3pm for local governments and 4pm to 7pm for the public. The meeting at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is from 10am to 2pm and Del Valle is from 2pm to 7pm. Those two meetings will not have a local government component. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.


Continued From: N/A Action Requested: Information


From: Mr. Ashby Johnson, Executive Director Agenda Item: 8

Subject: Presentation on CAMPO Planning Activities for 2017

RECOMMENDATION None. This item is for informational purposes only. PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mr. Johnson will present CAMPO’s upcoming planning activities for 2017. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION None. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.



From: Mr. Todd Hemingson, Capital Metro Agenda Item: 9

Subject: Presentation and Update on the Project Connect Central Corridor Study

RECOMMENDATION None. This item is for informational purposes only.

PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mr. Hemingson will present an update on the Project Connect Central Corridor Study.

FINANCIAL IMPACT None.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Project Connect is a plan designed to create a system of high-capacity transit options that will connect people, places and opportunities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable way. High-capacity transit travels the entire trip, or a portion of its trip, on a dedicated lane or guideway.

The goals of Project Connect are to identify and evaluate potential transit projects over the next two years. Capital Metro will work with local agencies, stakeholders and the public to identify high-capacity transit solutions that will offer options for travel into, out of and around Central Austin.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.



From: Mr. Ashby Johnson, Executive Director Agenda Item: 10 Subject: Presentation of 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

RECOMMENDATION None.

PURPOSE AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Technical Advisory Committee meetings for calendar year 2017 will be held on the following dates:

Technical Advisory Committee 2017 Meeting Dates

January 23 February 27 March 27 April 24

May 22 June 26 July 24 August 28

September 25 October 23 November 27 December 26

FINANCIAL IMPACT None.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION None.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS None.

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