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Texas Department of
Transportation
Corpus Christi District
U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Project
Environmental Documentation and Schematic
Development
Public Scoping Meeting
October 27, 2011
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Welcome John A. Casey, P.E.
District Engineer
Victor E. Vourcos, P.E.
Harbor Bridge Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
Corpus Christi District Office
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Tonight’s Agenda
• 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Open House
• 6:30 PM - Presentation
• 7:00 PM - Public Comment Session
• 8:00 PM - Adjorn
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Today’s Presentation
• Why a scoping meeting?
• Project overview
– Definition and history of Harbor Bridge Project
• Modifications based on input from first Scoping Meeting (held on August 9, 2011)
– Need and Purpose further developed
– New alternatives added
– Process further developed for alternatives analysis
– Coordination Plan modified
• Project Timeline
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Why a Scoping Meeting?
• Second Scoping Meeting
• To provide information on the
current status, including changes
that reflect input from first
scoping meeting
• To provide an opportunity to be
involved in developing the Need
and Purpose and range of
alternatives
• To listen to your comments
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What is the Harbor Bridge Project?
• Proposed improvements to
US 181 at the Harbor Bridge
over the Corpus Christi Ship
Channel.
• Project would extend from
Beach Ave on US 181 to
Morgan Ave on SH 286
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is the lead
Federal agency for project
• TxDOT is the joint lead agency
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What is the Harbor Bridge Project?
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Project History and Status
• 2001 – Harbor Bridge Project initiated
• 2003 – Feasibility Study completed
• 2004 – Environmental and schematic
development initiated
• 2005 – First scoping meetings held
• 2007 – Project limits extended and second round
of scoping meetings held
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Project History and Status
• 2007 – The project put on hold due to lack of
funding
• 2009 – Project reinitiated with new project limits
• 2010 – FHWA determined project should be
developed under SAFTEA-LU
• 2011 – New Notice of Intent to prepare an
EIS published
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Need for Harbor Bridge Project
• Additional details were added to need for the project since
the first scoping meeting
• Safety risks (Including hurricane evacuation)
– Lack of shoulders
– Steep vertical grades
– Sharp horizontal curves
– Non-standard ramp lengths
and spacing
• Structural restriction to navigational access to the Port of
Corpus Christi
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Need for Harbor Bridge Project
• Increased difficulty in
maintaining the structure over
the long term
• Limited connection to local
roadways
• Limited capacity to meet
future traffic demands
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Purpose of the Harbor Bridge Project
• Mitigate geometric deficiencies for the highway, including the
Harbor Bridge (reduce sharp curves and steep grades) to improve
safety for the travelling public including during hurricane evacuations
• Reduce the structural restriction to navigational access at the
Port of Corpus Christi (raise the bridge height), thereby promoting
expansion and economic opportunity in the area
• Maximize the long-term operation of the Harbor Bridge structure
• Improve the connectivity to the local roadway system
• Meet current standards for capacity on US 181, including the
Harbor Bridge, considering projected future traffic demand
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Alternatives Under Consideration
Feasibility Study and scoping process – six build
alternatives (plus the No Build) are being
considered:
• Red Alternative
• Orange Alternative
• Green Alternative
• Blue Alternative
• Tunnel Alternative*
• West Alternative*
*new alternatives from 1st Scoping Meeting
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US 181 Harbor Bridge
Location Map
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Summary of Preliminary
Environmental Constraints
US 181 – Preliminary Considerations
Constraints
Alternative Constraints
No Build Red Orange Green Blue West Tunnel
En
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Environmental Justice neighborhoods X X X
Wetlands, Ecology, and Threatened and Endangered
Species X X
Hazardous materials X X X X X
Historic Resources X X X X X X
Rig
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of
Way
Substantial Right-Of-Way X X X X
Impacts to Parks or Recreational Areas X X X
Impacts to Major Existing or Planned Developments X X X X X X
En
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Safety Considerations X X X X
Design Standards X X X
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Alternatives Analysis Methodology
• Analysis process further developed
– Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) developed to
evaluate whether a particular alternative meets the
Need & Purpose
• Each alternative to be evaluated against MOEs
• Alternatives may be eliminated from further evaluation if they
do not satisfy MOEs, and, therefore, the need and purpose of
the proposed project
– Alternatives that satisfy the MOEs will be evaluated
further
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Coordination Plan
• Facilitates and documents TxDOT’s and FHWA’s
interaction with the public and agencies
• Encourages public/agency input to develop Need
and Purpose and project build alternatives
• Revised Draft Coordination Plan available
– Copies available for review tonight and online
– Comments accepted for 30 days following this meeting
– Final plan to be produced following the 30-day
comment period (Ending December 1, 2011).
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Harbor Bridge Timeline
Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) followed by Final EIS and Record of
Decision (ROD)
– Initiate project development with scoping meetings - 2011
– Develop alternatives and begin agency coordination - 2012
– Public Meeting – 2012 - 2013
– Prepare and review draft environmental document - 2012 - 2014
– Public Meeting – Design Guideline Workshop - 2013
– Public Hearing – 2014 - 2015
– Prepare and review final EIS – 2014 - 2016
– Public involvement throughout process
– Environmental Clearance - ROD issued 2016 or as early as 2014
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Harbor Bridge Timeline
• Obtain permits and approvals – 2015 - 2017
• Prepare ROW Map and Acquire ROW – 2015 - 2017
• Develop construction plans – 2015 - 2017
• Start phase construction – 2017 - 2020
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Public Involvement Opportunities
Stay involved in the Harbor Bridge Project by
participating in the following:
– Follow the project online: www.ccharborbridgeproject.com
– Sign up to be on our mailing list (tonight or on the website)
– Attend public meetings and public hearing
– Participate in small stakeholder meetings
– Read our newsletter
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Public Involvement Opportunities
Stay involved in the Harbor Bridge Project by
participating in the following:
– Contact TxDOT Project Manager or Public Information Officer
• Victor E. Vourcos, P.E. Phone: 361.808.2378
• Tom Tagliabue Phone 361.808.2481 [email protected]
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Public Involvement Opportunities
Citizens Advisory Committee
• Receive information from TxDOT on progress of project
• Promote public awareness and understanding of project
• Advise TxDOT on community ideas regarding the project
as well as how best to communicate with community
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Your Comments
Written Comments
• 30 day comment period ending December 1, 2011
Verbal Comments
• Please limit comments to 3 minutes to give everyone an
opportunity to speak
Pleaseww.ccharborbridgeproject.com
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