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Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests
Brief Transportation & Legislative Updates
Featured Speaker: Michael Morris
Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction
Presentation of Board Slate
2015 Membership Campaign Update
Closing Comments
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Today’s Agenda
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Transportation Update
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Michael Morris Transportation Director, North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
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Featured Speaker
MOST IMPORTANT PROJECTS TO THE IH 35W COALITION: IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEM
35W Coalition Annual Meeting
Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation
NCTCOG February 4, 2015
IH 35W Corridor Demographics
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IH 35W Corridor
Year 2015
Year 2040
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Population 770,998 1,395,831 87% Employment 488,093 813,641 67%
North Tarrant Express (NTE)
Segment 1(I-820 from IH 35W to SH 121)
Segment 2W (SH 121/SH 183 to FM 157/Industrial Boulevard)
$2.107 Billion Projected in Construction Costs
New Extension to the East 7
IH 35W from North of I-30 to South of I-820 (6.5 Miles)
$30 Million loan from the West
$1.2 Billion Projected in Construction Costs
Construction Began in 2013
Estimated Completion in 2017/2018
IH 35W - Segment 3B IH 35W from North of I-820 to US 81/287 (3.3 Miles) $177.3 Million Projected in Construction Costs Construction Began in 2013 Estimated Completion in 2017/2018
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Vandergriff Partnership*
Segment 3C “Skinny” (IH 35W from US 287 to SH 114): $150M
SH 114 (Trophy Lake Drive to Kirkwood Boulevard): $16M
SH 170 fix near Parish Lane: $21M
Estimated Completion of all Projects by 2020
*Vandergriff/Whitley/Eads
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SH 114/SH 170 Projects
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LEGEND Ramps
Frontage
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Mainlanes
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– Remove SH 114 Bottleneck Between Kirkwood/Solana & SH 170
– At Least 3 Main lanes in each Direction on SH 114 to the East
– Traffic Improved in Roanoke, Trophy Club, and Westlake
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SH 170 Tolled Main Lanes
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Haslet Partnership
$35.1 Million Projected in Construction Costs
$11.2 Million for Design and Environmental Phases Currently Funded
3 Facilities Avondale – Haslet Connector Intermodal Parkway SH 170 Extension Thoroughfare No Toll Road West of IH 35W
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Multimodal Transportation Improvements
Relocation of the BNSF Railway Track
Relocation of FM 156
Extend Airport Runway
$80 Million Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) Loan
- FAA Repayment on loan estimated $51.3M - Repayment Timeframe 2017-2021 - Moderate RTC Risk (FAA Allocations)
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New GE Facility Requires a Test Track
Fort Worth is the Public Sector Lead
Coordination Between TxDOT, NCTCOG, Fort Worth, and Denton County
Regional Transportation Council has Allocated Unused Funds for BNSF Rail Relocation Project for a Test Track
Cost $12M
General Electric Locomotive Plant
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IH 35W/Alliance Area Freight
NAFTA Corridor
Heavy Freight Movement to/from IH 35W, SH 114, SH 170, US 377
Excellent Access to BNSF and Union Pacific Rail Lines
BNSF Alliance Intermodal Facility 600,000 Lifts Annually – 1,600 daily 12 Double-Stacked Intermodal Trains Daily
Fort Worth/Alliance Airport >135,000 Annual Flights
Alliance, Texas >140 Freight-Focused Facilities 15
BNSF/UP RR Crossing at Tower 55 from Meacham Blvd at Cotton Belt to Page Street at the BNSF Railway
$93.2 Million Projected in Construction Costs
Partnership with BNSF and UPRR
Regional Leverage
Completed 2014
Tower 55
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High/Higher Speed Passenger Rail
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Proposed Express Bus Partnership Express Bus Service Potential Partnership Between Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) Connects Major Universities and Employers Along the IH 35W Corridor Limited Number of Stops Increases Efficiency Targets Choice Riders with Larger Vehicles, Advanced Technology and Service Amenities
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Regional Transportation Council Legislative Program
Legislation to Actively Pursue
Identify Additional Transportation Revenue*
Retain Limited Authority for TxDOT to Enter into Public-Private Partnerships on Specific Projects
Support Full Funding for the AirCheckTexas Program (50% Mobility/Air Quality)
High-Speed Rail Governance *Concepts: Eliminate Diversions, Redirect Vehicle Sales, Rates
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www.35wcoalition.com
Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests
Brief Transportation & Legislative Updates
Featured Speaker: Michael Morris
Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction
Presentation of Board Slate
2015 Membership Campaign Update
Closing Comments
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Today’s Agenda
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Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction
Heather DeLapp
North Tarrant Infrastructure
Jason Crawford
TxDOT
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Project Updates
Segment 3A – I-30 to I-820
CLOSURES
• Southbound Northside Dr./Yucca Ave. off-ramp
• Northbound Chambers St. off-ramp
• Southbound Meacham Blvd. off-ramp (from westbound IH 820 only)
• Westbound Spur 280 from northbound I-35W
Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange
Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com
I-35W at Meacham Blvd.
COMPLETED
• First major bridge demolition at 28th Street
• First beam placement on the northbound frontage road north of Meacham Blvd.
• First traffic switch on southbound I-35W south of IH 820
Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange
Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com
I-35W south of Pharr St.
UPCOMING & ONGOING
• Construction of the northbound frontage road north of Meacham Blvd.
• Utility work on 28th St. & Meacham Blvd.
• Partial demolition of Spur 280 estimated later this month. Tentatively scheduled for Feb. 20-22.
Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange
Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com
I-35W north of Meacham Blvd.
Footer Text Date
I-35W SEGMENT 3B UPDATE I-35W Coalition Meeting
February 4, 2015
Photo by Liam Frederick
Mission Statement
Work with others to provide safe and reliable
transportation solutions for Texas
Goals – Maintain a safe system – Address Congestion – Connect Texas communities – Become best-in-class state agency
Values – Trust – Integrity – Responsibility – Excellence – Service
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Winter Driving Safety Minute
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Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions
Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice
Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet back if you are behind a snow plow
Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first
If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction then straighten your vehicle
Use judgment before traveling on icy roads before conditions improve Check highway conditions at DriveTexas.
North Tarrant Express Facility Map
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Quick Facts
Length: 3.6 miles
Limits: North of I-820 to North Tarrant Parkway
Description – Adds four TEXpress lanes plus auxiliary lanes and some frontage roads – Doubles the existing capacity on I-35W
Progress: ~51% of construction complete (February 2015)
Est. Completion: 2016
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South of Western Center Blvd.
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May 2013 September 2014
South of Western Center Blvd.
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November 2014: Northbound frontage road at Fossil Creek Blvd. (looking south)
November 2014: Completed driveway work
November 2014: Curb and gutter
Western Center Blvd.
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May 2013 September 2014
Western Center Blvd.
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November 2014: Work at Sandshell Dr
November 2014: Storm water inlet construction
Western Center Blvd.
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November 2014: City of Fort Worth wastewater construction (near Ghengis Grill)
Detour for Southbound Exit to Western Center Blvd.
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Southbound Exit to Western Center Blvd. Area
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November 2014: Straddle cap construction
November 2014: Excavation for new exit ramp
November 2014: Southbound exit to Western Center Blvd. (background) and southbound TEXpress entrance ramp from Basswood Blvd. (foreground)
Western Center Blvd. Reconstruction Lane Assignments
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Western Center Blvd.
Note: Drawing not to scale. For informational purposes only.
LEGEND Construction Area
Basswood Blvd.
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May 2013 September 2014
Basswood Blvd.
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November 2014: Northbound TEXpress lanes exit to Basswood Blvd. bridge deck work
November 2014: Northbound main lane pavement construction south of Basswood Blvd.
November 2014: Northbound TEXpress lanes exit to Basswood Blvd. at frontage road
I-35W/US 287 Interchange
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May 2013 September 2014
I-35W/US 287 Interchange
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November 2014: Structure work for TEXpress direct connectors to US 287
November 2014: Northbound pavement construction south of US 81/287 direct connector
Detour for Southbound Entrance from N. Tarrant Pkwy.
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Public Information
Public Outreach – Mobility Coordinator: Jason Crawford, P.E. – [email protected] – (817) 462-0534
Lane Closures – Coordination with NTE Mobility Partners – northtarrantexpress.com – E-alerts – Hotline: 1-888-NTE-2015
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THANK YOU
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Larry Anfin f/o Coors Distributing Co. of Fort Worth
Mike Berry
Hillwood Properties
Frank Bliss Cooper & Stebbins
Mac Churchill
Mac Churchill Acura
Bill Conley The Bondurant Group
Aaron Hegeman
BNSF Railway
Russell Laughlin Hillwood Properties
Brian Randolph
Mercantile Partners
Dr. Karen Rue Northwest ISD
Mark Schluter
Aguirre & Fields
Vicki Truitt V Truitt Consulting LLC
Rob Ramage
Texas Motor Speedway
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2015 Board Slate
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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY RENEWED:
PRESENTING Hillwood Properties GOLD ($5,000+) GE Mercantile Partners Pogue Construction
SILVER ($2,500+) Jacobs HCA North Hills Hospital Mica Corp.
BRONZE ($1,000+) Barney Holland Oil Bennett Benner Partners Blazing Trail Burns & McDonnell Centurion American Deloitte Durham School Services Fort Worth Chamber Halff Associates Lane Construction Corp. Mac Churchill Acura Peloton Land Solutions Trademark Property Co. The Bondurant Group
SMALL BUSINESS/ GOVERNMENT / RETAIL / ASSOCIATION ALDI, Inc. City of Fort Worth City of Haltom City City of Haslet City of Keller City of North Richland Hills Cooksey Communications DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club Downtown Fort Worth Inc. Dunaway Associates Northwest ISD Peter Cook Living Trust Tom Krampitz Town of Argyle Town of Flower Mound Town of Westlake TTI, Inc.
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2015 Membership Campaign
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
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Questions and Closing Comments
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Upcoming Meetings
Annual TRTC/DRMC Joint Meeting Thursday, February 5, 2015 – 10 a.m.
Irving Convention Center 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
Keynote Speaker State Rep. Larry Phillips
6th Annual Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit
Friday, February 13, 2015 – 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hurst Conference Center
1600 Campus Drive, Hurst Keynote Speaker
Victor Vandergriff, Commissioner, Texas Transportation Commission www.netransportationsummit.com