Roger Beall, P.E. Corridor Planning Section Director, Transportation Planning & Programming Division

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1 To: I-69 Advisory Committee Members MEMO May 29, 2018 From: Subject: Date/Time: Roger Beall, P.E. Corridor Planning Section Director, Transportation Planning & Programming Division Advisory Committee Meeting May 8, 2018; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Location: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX Attending: In-person attendees as well as those attending by conference call are listed on the attached signin sheets (Attachment 1). Purpose The purpose of this meeting was to 1) introduce the new I-69 Advisory Committee members, 2) review recent I-69 system activities, 3) receive a project-level update from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) representatives, and 4) review the construction funding status of the identified I-69 Advisory Committee priority projects from February 2017 and discuss if those priority projects not fully funded for construction continue to be committee priorities. The meeting agenda is included as Attachment 2. The PowerPoint presentation used during the meeting is included as Attachment 3. Welcome and Safety Briefing Roger Beall, Corridor Planning Section Director, Transportation Planning & Programming Division, welcomed the attendees and provided a safety briefing. I-69 Advisory Committee Member Introductions Harrison County Judge Hugh Taylor, I-69 Advisory Committee Chair, thanked the two outgoing I-69 Advisory Committee members, Jerry Sparks and Cindy Leleko, for their service on the committee and welcomed new members Cory Floyd from Texarkana and Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks from Linden. OUR VALUES: People Accountability Trust Honesty OUR MISSION: Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods. An Equal Opportunity Employer

2 I-69 Timeline of Recent Activities Roger reviewed a timeline of I-69 system recent activities which covered the following information as presented in Attachment 3: Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update I-69 Texas System Designation Status I-69 Implementation Strategy Update I-69 Driven by Texans Website Update Judge Taylor informed the committee of its recent accomplishments. These activities included approval of the I-69 Implementation Strategy in March 2016, the identification of approximately $2 billion of 36 priority projects in 2017, and that 27 of them are funded or partially funded. Next, Judge Taylor provided an update on the I-69 Congressional Caucus Briefing. He reported that in March 2018, the Alliance for I-69 Texas convened in Washington DC. I (Note: the Alliance for I-69 Texas is a non-profit organization not affiliated with TxDOT advocating for the completion of the I-69 system.) More than a dozen Texas local leaders participated, along with representatives from each of the I-69 corridor states. The purpose of the trip was to explore funding opportunities for I-69 projects and to enhance the efficiency of the project development process. The participants met with members of the I-69 Congressional Caucus and representatives from the US Departments of Transportation and Commerce to stress the strategic opportunity to advance I-69 under the infrastructure proposal outlined by the Trump Administration and now being developed by Congress. Finally, the members of the Alliance requested the members of Congress to dedicate new funding for I-69 projects from the $20 billion dedicated for infrastructure in the two-year budget agreement approved by Congress in February as well as identify other infrastructure funding mechanisms that could advance I-69. I-69 Project Update by District Roger reviewed the I-69 system planning phase, project development phase, and construction phase projects and activities to meet interstate standards presented in Attachment 3 for each District. Atlanta District Atlanta District staff noted that all three projects will be advanced for public review this summer and fall. Lufkin District Lufkin District staff noted that a substantial amount of project activity is on-going in the environmental/schematic phase. It was reported that the Corrigan Relief Route project received environmental clearance in March 2018, and the District is acquiring right-of-way (ROW). Furthermore, ROW acquisition for the Nacogdoches South Interchange project is nearly complete, and the project is expected to let for construction in Spring Finally, a planning study for US 59 upgrades north of Nacogdoches will begin this summer. Beaumont District Beaumont District staff commented that environmental clearance has been received for the upgrade of US 59 to meet interstate standards from the existing I-69 terminus in Liberty County to SH 105 south of Cleveland. The District is working to let the project for construction this September. Houston District Roger noted that the designation of I-69 is complete within the Houston District. There were no further comments on the information presented in Attachment 3. Yoakum District There were no comments on the information presented in Attachment 3. I-69 Advisory Committee Meeting 2 May 29, 2018

3 Corpus Christi District The District commented that the section of US 77 from south of Robstown to Kingsville will be let for construction in July Also, Roger recognized Refugio County Judge Robert Blaschke for working with the community on a path forward to advancing I-69 as part of the US 77 Woodsboro/Refugio Route Study. Laredo District There were no comments on the information presented in Attachment 3. Pharr District The District commented that they are hiring a consultant to prepare final design plans to upgrade US 77 in Kenedy County to meet interstate standards. The District recently contracted with a consultant to prepare final design plans to upgrade US 281 from FM 490 to SH 186. Finally, with regard to SH 550, there is one I-169 extension project under construction, and another project to the Port of Brownsville is expected to receive Brownsville Metropolitan Planning Organization funding for construction starting in I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Funding Status Roger briefly reviewed the funding status of the I-69 Advisory Committee s priority projects that members worked to identify during the November 2016 and February 2017 meetings. As presented in the I-69 Advisory Committee priority projects slide in Attachment 3, Roger noted that 36 priority projects were identified with a total construction cost of $2.2B in 2018 dollars. Of the 36 priority projects, currently 24 are fully funded projects, three are partially funded projects, and nine are unfunded. Subsequently, Roger reviewed the partially funded and unfunded projects (Attachment 4) with the Committee to determine if they remain the Committee s priorities. The Committee confirmed that these 12 projects are priorities, with Judge Taylor suggesting that they be carried forward to the top of the list during the next round of the I-69 Advisory Committee priority project identification process. There was further discussion about the need for the Districts and committee members to continually explore new and alternative funding sources. David Garza explained that Rider 11(b), tied to freight and ports of entry, may make funding available for qualifying projects on the I-69 System. Additionally, rural connectivity grants were mentioned. Finally, Roger noted that TxDOT is currently identifying projects to be funded in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) which will be finalized in August. It was discussed that some of the remaining priority projects may receive funding as part of this effort and that the Districts should keep these projects in mind when developing the FY 2019 UTP. I-69 Advisory Committee Next Steps Roger and Judge Taylor explained that during the next committee meeting, likely to be held during the Fall 2018 in Austin, the committee members will again have the opportunity to participate in another project prioritization exercise. The intent is to identify approximately $1B worth of projects to recommend to TxDOT that that could be developed over the next ten years, a reasonably foreseeable funding queue. In preparation for the fall meeting, the committee members were encouraged to engage their communities and always look for innovative and alternative funding opportunities that may provide input and possibly influence the next project prioritization effort. Finally, Roger indicated that the next prioritization process exercise should utilize a performance based prioritization tool, per federal requirements, to help identify the next group of priority projects. I-69 Advisory Committee Meeting 3 May 29, 2018

4 Closing Remarks/Adjourn Roger and Judge Taylor thanked Judge Suiter for hosting the meeting and the members for their input. Judge Taylor then adjourned the meeting. Attachments: 1. Sign-In Sheets 2. Meeting Agenda 3. Meeting Presentation 4. Priority Projects (from February 2017) Not Funded or Partially Funded for Construction I-69 Advisory Committee Meeting 4 May 29, 2018

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12 AGENDA I-69 Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday May 8, :00 AM 12:00 PM Pitser Garrison Convention Center 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX Welcome and Safety Briefing Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair and Roger Beall, TxDOT I-69 Advisory Committee Members Introductions Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair I-69 Timeline of Recent Activities Roger Beall, TxDOT Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update I-69 Implementation Strategy Update and I-69 Designation Status I-69 Driven by Texans Website Update I-69 Congressional Caucus Briefing Update Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair I-69 Project Update by District Roger Beall, TxDOT I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Roger Beall, TxDOT Funding Status I-69 Advisory Committee Next Steps Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair Questions/Open Discussion Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair Closing Remarks/Adjourn Judge Hugh Taylor, Chair WebEx/Conference Call Information Join WebEx meeting (Click on Join Webex Meeting ) Meeting number (access code): Meeting password: Interstate69 Join by phone US Toll Free US Toll

13 Attachment 3 Meeting Presentation

14 I-69 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Lufkin, Texas May 8,

15 Current I-69 Advisory Committee Members Name City Name City Gabriel Allen Houston Sydney Murphy Livingston John Bradley Avinger Loyd Neal Corpus Christi James Carlow New Boston Joseph F. Phillips McAllen Alan Clark Houston Pete Saenz Laredo +Cory Floyd Texarkana Terry Simpson Sinton David Garza San Benito Phillip Spenrath El Campo Jim Jeffers Nacogdoches Wes Suiter Lufkin Alan Johnson Harlingen Hugh Taylor* Marshall Pat Liston La Feria Pedro "Pete" Trevino Alice Janiece Longoria Houston +Becky Wilbanks Linden Domingo Montalvo Wharton Charles Zahn Port Aransas Stephanie Moreno Beeville Ben Zeller Victoria * Committee Chair + New Member added January Timeline of Recent Activities Milestones Timescales Activity N D J F M A M J J A S O The 2017 Texas Freight Mobility Plan was adopted The December 2017 Update to the $70.6B 10-year Unified Transportation Program (UTP) update was approved Added two new members from northeast Texas to serve on the I-69 Advisory Committee Completed the I-69 Implementation Strategy Update I-69 Congressional Caucus Briefing was held in Washington, D.C. TxDOT will be pursuing 6 more miles of interstate designation on I-69E and I-169 through May of 2019 TxDOT will be revamping the I-69 Driven by Texans Website 4 2

16 I-69 is a Freight Corridor that Provides multi-modal connectivity to: 14 international border crossings 12 deep-draft seaports 24 commercial airports Freight rail Is needed to address future freight growth Freight Flows (million tons) Texas Freight Mobility Plan: Added the entire I-69 system in Texas to the Texas Highway Freight Network to address current and projected freight demand Identified an I-69 Bypass from Grand Parkway to I-69 in Wharton County 5 Designation Status of the I-69 System in Texas Approximately $3 Billion has been Committed to Upgrade Highways to Interstate Standards since September 1, 2010 TxDOT has actively been engaged in pursuing I-69 system development and designation: To date, miles of the I-69 system route are designated (I-69, I-69W, I-69C, I-69E, I-169, and I-369) This summer, TxDOT will begin the process to extend I-69E south of Robstown and I-169 in Cameron County. These two total about 6 miles. 6 3

17 The I-69 Implementation Strategy Update Builds upon the March 2016 Implementation Strategy to advance projects to meet interstate standards Updates Statewide and District Summaries based on fiscal year (FY) 2018 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) and its December 2017 revision Includes Advisory Committee $2B project prioritization exercise results from February 2017 Key Highlights Committed funding amount (not including projects under construction) Projects with committed funding (not including projects under construction) Length of the I-69 system route under construction or constructed to meet interstate standards March 2016 Strategy February 2018 Update $331,455,825 $1,723,890, Miles 98.9 Miles 7 The I-69 System Implementation Strategy Update 1,088 miles of highways identified to serve as the I-69 system in Texas 828 miles remain to be constructed to meet interstate standards An estimated $16.3 billion (in 2018 dollars) is needed to construct the remaining I-69 Texas System Route Total Miles Miles to Complete Estimated Construction Cost to Complete ($2018) US $11,095,382,101 US $1,969,531,015 US $275,851,713 US $1,546,014,807 SH $1,350,475,514 SH $64,855,228 Total $16,302,110,

18 I-69 Driven by Texans Website Update Updated website features: ADA accessible Mobile, tablet, and desktop user friendly Follow current TxDOT brand guidelines Content will include: History of I-69 in Texas I-69 Advisory Committee Members and Information I-69 Designation and Process Maps and Projects Implementation Strategy Scheduled to go live by the end of summer Mobile Desktop 9 I-69 Congressional Caucus Briefing In March 2018 representatives from Texas travelled to Washington, D.C. 10 5

19 Atlanta District I-69 System Projects Planning Project Development Construction Planning Studies Underway US 59 Texarkana-Queen City Route Study Approximately 16 miles of new location relief route and/or upgrades Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway Marshall Relief Route from I-20 to US 80 US 59 at FM 1794 Interchange Approximately 4.5 miles On-Going Construction No projects are currently under construction Recently completed the FM 3129 Interchange at US 59 * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Total Atlanta District I-69 System Miles = miles designated as I miles constructed to interstate standards 11 Lufkin District I-69 System Projects Project Development Planning Planning Studies Underway No planning studies are currently underway * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 59 Nacogdoches South Interchange US 59 Upgrade from south of FM 2021 to the Lufkin North Near- Term Interchange US 59 Upgrade from Old Moffett Road to SH 103 Diboll Relief Route Corrigan Relief Route US 59 Upgrade from south of FM 2914 to the Cleveland Bypass Approximately 24.1 miles Construction On-Going Construction US 59 from the UPRR in Shepherd to south of FM 2914 US 59 at FM 2021 Interchange recently completed US 59 North Near-Term Interchange recently completed Approximately 4.4 miles Total Lufkin District I-69 System Miles = miles constructed or under construction to interstate standards 12 6

20 Beaumont District I-69 System Projects Planning Project Development Construction Planning Studies Underway No planning studies are currently underway Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 59 Upgrades in Liberty County north of Cleveland are being advanced by the Lufkin District US 59 Upgrades from the south end of the Cleveland Bypass to the Montgomery County Line Approximately 3.9 miles of upgrades On-Going Construction No projects are currently under construction * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Total Beaumont District I-69 System Miles = miles constructed to interstate standards 13 Houston District I-69 System Projects Planning Project Development Construction Planning Studies Underway Planning is complete for I-69 designation in the Houston District. Improvements to the Existing I-69 System in the Houston Area Approximately $1.8 billion is committed to upgrade already designated I-69 sections in the Houston area. On-Going Construction US 59 Upgrades from I-69 near Rosenberg to the Fort Bend County Line Approximately 11.1 miles of upgrades Total Houston District I-69 System Miles = miles designated as I miles under construction to interstate standards 14 7

21 Yoakum District I-69 System Projects Planning Planning Studies Underway No planning studies are currently underway US 59 in Wharton County has been environmentally cleared Project Development Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 59 Upgrade: US 59 from Fort Bend County Line to SH 60 US 59 from SH 60 to FM 961 US 59 from BU 59 North to SH 71 (El Campo) US 59 from FM 1686 to SL 463 (to be let in May) US 59 from US 87 to SH 185 Frontage Roads US 59 from BU 59-T to FM 446 Approximately 13.7 miles of upgrades Construction On-Going Construction US 59 Upgrade: US 59 from SH 71 to BU 59 South (El Campo) US 59 at Hanselman Road Overpass Approximately 1.6 miles * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Total Yoakum District I-69 System Miles = miles constructed or under construction to interstate standards 15 Corpus Christi District I-69 System Projects Project Development Planning Planning Studies Underway US 77 Woodsboro/Refugio Route Study Approximately 6.5 miles of new location relief route Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 77 Upgrade at Sinton US 77 Upgrade from south of CR 28 to FM 3354 US 77 Upgrade from FM 1356 to 1.5 miles north of SH 285 US 77 Riviera Relief Route US 281 Interchange CR 116/117 US 281 Premont Relief Route SH 44 Upgrade from west of FM 3386 to east of FM 1694 (to be let in May) Approximately 32.6 miles total Construction On-Going Construction US 77 from FM 892 to south of CR 28 SH 44 Interchange at FM 3386 Approximately 4.3 miles * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Total Corpus Christi District I-69 System Miles = miles designated as I-69E 31.2 miles constructed or under construction to interstate standards 16 8

22 Laredo District I-69 System Projects Planning Project Development Construction Planning Studies Underway No planning studies are currently underway Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 59 Upgrade from International Blvd. to the US 59/BU 59/Loop 20 interchange US 59 Interchanges at International Airport, Jacaman Road, University Blvd., DelMar Road, and Shiloh Drive Approximately 6.9 miles On-Going Construction US 59 interchange at International Blvd. US 59 Upgrade from west of McPherson Road to west of I-35 Approximately 2.3 miles * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Total Laredo District I-69 System Miles = miles designated as I-69W 2.6 miles constructed or under construction to interstate standards 17 Pharr District I-69 System Projects Project Development Planning Planning Studies Underway No planning studies are currently underway * Denotes I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Project Environmental Studies and Design Projects Underway US 77 Upgrade in Kenedy County US 77 Upgrade from 1.3 miles north of the Willacy County line to 0.9 mile south of the Kenedy County line US 281 Upgrade from south of FM 3066 north of SH 186 US 281 Upgrade from south of SH 186 to north of FM 490 SH 550 from south of FM 1847 to south of the UPRR overpass at FM 3248 Approximately 96.9 miles Construction On-Going Construction US 77 Upgrade from 0.9 miles south of the Kenedy County line to I-69E SH 550 upgrade from east of Old Alice Road to west of FM 1847 Approximately 4.4 miles Total Pharr District I-69 System Miles = miles designated as I-69E, I-69C, I miles constructed or under construction to interstate standards 18 9

23 I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects Status of Advisory Committee Priority Projects I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects Summary February 2018 Update Projects identified as priority 36 Estimated construction cost of priority projects $2,185,918,099 Priority projects with full and partial committed construction funding Committed construction funding $1,420,006, Priority projects under construction or scheduled for construction by August 31, I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects Integrated I-69 Implementation Strategy and Advisory Committee Prioritization Process I-69 Advisory Committee guiding principles I-69 Segment and Advisory committee priorities Implementation strategy development A strategy for each District I-69 Advisory Committee review and input Listening sessions with stakeholders District review and input Identification of potential projects 20 10

24 Conclusion and Questions? 21 11

25 Attachment 4 Priority Projects (from February 2017) Not Funded or Partially Funded for Construction

26 I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects (from February 2017) Projects Not Funded or Partially Funded for Construction Project ID County Route Location Description of Work Atlanta District Harrison SL 390 US 80 to IH 20 Yoakum District Wharton US Corpus Christi District Laredo District Pharr District Wharton US 59 Wharton US 59 Wharton US 59 San Patricio San Patricio US 77 US 77 Kleberg US 77 SH 60 to 0.26 Mi North of FM Mi North of FM 102 to 2.0 Mi South of FM 102 (Pump Station Road) 2.0 Mi South of FM 102 (Pump Station Road) to FM 961 FM 961 to BU 59 North of El Campo Business North (Sinton) to Chiltipin Creek Chiltipin Creek to Business South (Sinton) 1.5 Mi North of SH 285 to Kenedy/ Kleberg C/L Nueces SH 44 SH 44 to US 77 Webb US 59 Hidalgo US 281 Cameron SH 550 International Blvd to US 59/Loop 20 Interchange Mi South of SH 186 to Mi North of FM Mi South of FM 1847 to 1.13 Mi Southeast of UPRR FM 3248 Construct 4-Lane Divided Highway to Interstate Standards (Future I-369) Estimated Construction Cost ($2018) Committed Funding $154,275, Upgrade to Rural Fwy $88,000, Upgrade to Rural Fwy $80,000, Upgrade to Rural Fwy $57,000, Upgrade to Rural Fwy $107,713, Upgrade to Fwy Standards Upgrade to Fwy Standards Construct Relief Route Around Riviera Construct Direct Connectors on New Location Upgrade Existing Highway to Fwy Standards Rural Expressway Facility Construct Controlled Access Tolled Facility $40,000, $40,000, $85,000, $45,000, $175,000,000 $96,927,414 (1) $80,000,000 $77,590,000 $14,911,266 $12,411,266 Totals $966,899,823 $186,928,680 Source Data: FY 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) and March 2017 Revision, FY 2018 UTP and December 2017 Revision, TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming Division (TPP) Project Tracker Data Pull (January 3, 2018) Notes: (1) Funding is for five interchanges within the project limits. May 8, 2018

27 TxDOT Planning 369 «43 «390 Marshall 80 « Å Å31 59 Å2919 Å2614 Å Å961 Å2546 Å960 Å2765 Å102 Å El Campo Å Wharton Å1301 Å1299 Å I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects (from February 2017) Not Funded or Partially Funded for Construction North Region Legend Project Limit I-69 System Continues Working Draft - Subject to Change - 5/8/2018 Potential Relief Route (Color indicates status per below) Advisory Committee Priority Projects Not Funded or Partially Funded Designated as I-69 System, Constructed, Under Construction, and Fully Funded for Construction to Meet Interstate Standards Not Funded or Partially Funded Other Projects Note: Sections identified as "Meets Interstate Standards" will need to be checked for existing bridge structural capacity prior to pursuing designation. Source: TxDOT Project Tracker Data Pull (1/3/2018) Potential Relief Route (Color indicates status per below) Miles Texas Department of Transportation Transportation Planning and Programming Division Data Analysis, Mapping and Reporting Branch May 2018 Copyright 2018 Texas Department of Transportation Notice This map was produced for internal use with the Texas Department of Transportation. Accuracy is limited to the validity of available data as of January 3, 2018 N:\Clients\S_T\TxDOT\I-69\I69_Program_Development\geo\figs\CalculatedProjectPriorities\TxDOT_CPP_Map_North_11x17_Yellow_CSJs_vr3.mxd

28 TxDOT Planning I-69 Advisory Committee Priority Projects (from February 2017) Not Funded or Partially Funded for Construction South Region Legend Project Limit Potential Relief Route (Color indicates status per below) Potential Relief Route (Color indicates status per below) Advisory Committee Priority Projects Not Funded or Partially Funded Designated as I-69 System, Constructed, Under Construction, and Fully Funded for Construction to Meet Interstate Standards Not Funded or Partially Funded Other Projects Note: Sections identified as "Meets Interstate Standards" will need to be checked for existing bridge structural capacity prior to pursuing designation. Source: TxDOT Project Tracker Data Pull (1/3/2018) Å1945 «188 «89 «188 Sinton Å Å1074 I-69 System Continues 59 Å W Laredo « Å1889 «44 69E Å1694 Å «44 59 «44 «44 «44 77 Robstown Å Å Å771 Å «285 Å3250 «186 «100 Å803 69C Å490 Edinburg 69C E «550 Å E Å3248 Å1847 Brownsville «550 Å511 Working Draft - Subject to Change - 5/8/2018 Å802 Å Miles Texas Department of Transportation Transportation Planning and Programming Division Data Analysis, Mapping and Reporting Branch May 2018 Copyright 2018 Texas Department of Transportation Notice This map was produced for internal use with the Texas Department of Transportation. Accuracy is limited to the validity of available data as of January 3, 2018 N:\Clients\S_T\TxDOT\I-69\I69_Program_Development\geo\figs\CalculatedProjectPriorities\TxDOT_CPP_Map_South_11x17_Yellow_CSJs_vr3.mxd