Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, 2011

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1 Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, 2011 Steering Committee Attendees City of Missouri City - Valerie Marvin, Jessica Kelley, Sharon Valiante, Dwayne Williams, Jaime Ponce de Leon TxDOT - Manny Francisco Houston-Galveston Area Council - Christy Willhite, Roland Strobel, Cristin Emshoff, Bill Tobin Project Team Attendees Gunda Corporation - Ramesh Gunda, Megh Govindu, Lori Grubbs Kendig Keast Collaborative - Greg Flisram, Liz Probost The Lentz Group - Nicole Gilbert Parsons Brinckerhoff - Kevin Mineo, Russell Smart Project Description The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is conducting a study regarding transportation improvements to the section of FM 1092 (Murphy Road) that runs from Dove Country Road to State Highway 6 in Missouri City. The study is seeking solutions to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow and minimize motorist delay. Meeting Discussion Christy Willhite, the H-GAC project manager for the study, welcomed the steering committee members to the meeting and provided a brief overview of the project. The meeting was then turned over to the consultant team. Ramesh Gunda, Gunda Corporation, consultant team project manager, gave a recap of the first meeting including a review of the project scope and boundaries, project goals, data collection, project schedule and public involvement. A copy of the presentation is attached to these minutes. A schedule of the upcoming meetings was also presented. Christy Willhite mentioned that she will present project information to TAC/TPC, and Gunda Corporation will support with presentation slides if needed. The presentation then focused on the analysis of the data collected. Analysis included existing conditions (roadway/pedestrian/bicycle/transit/traffic/crashes /land use/zoning), existing access management practices, planned improvements, crash analysis and traffic simulation analysis. During this portion of the discussion, Sharon Valiante, City of Missouri City, notified the consultant team that there is a new temporary Park and Ride facility in Missouri City, which will be available in September at Fort Bend Parkway/SH 6 (in addition to the existing Park and Ride facility at Fondren Road). Three locations have been identified for a new permanent park and ride facility, but a final location is not yet determined. Valerie Marvin, City of Missouri City, also updated the consultant team that two planned improvements discussed during the presentation, City Wide ITS Improvements and Traffic Management Center, are in progress (90% completed) and should be completed by the end of the year. The timeframe for the TxDOT roadway widening improvements along FM 1092 were discussed. Manny Francisco, TxDOT, will check the status of widening FM 1092 from four to six lanes and from six to eight lanes. The presentation focused on the preliminary findings: Safety in school zones Crash rate higher than Statewide average 5 th Street skewed intersection Increase in traffic volumes/congestion 1 P age

2 Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, 2011 Disconnected sidewalk segments o Prevent access to main activity areas Corridor width, traffic volumes and vehicular speeds o Inhibit cross-corridor pedestrian movement Lack of pedestrian bridges and intersecting sidewalks along the Oyster Creek trail o Limits its use as an effective off-street pedestrian route Missing pedestrian features at signalized intersections Only one transit facility Strip center at Cartwright is not operating at full potential o Needs to be repositioned as a neighborhood shopping/activity center Vacant tracts During the presentation, the following preliminary recommendations were made: Raised median, with planned median openings o Full access - at street intersection or approximately 1,320 feet o Directional access - at approximately 660 feet Curb and gutter with closed storm drainage Roadway widening Signal timing optimization New traffic signals Turn lanes at intersections Re-align 5 th Street to eliminate skew Driveway consolidation/relocation Right-turn lanes at major driveways Pedestrian/Bicycle path Pedestrian facilities at both Hampton Road and Dove Country Road intersections Countdown pedestrian facilities at all signalized intersections Connect the west side of the corridor to school property via a pedestrian underpass and bridges Position the creek trail as a main pedestrian spine (or loop) o Requires new pedestrian bridges and trail spurs along the south/east creek bank Expand the area trail network and sidewalk system using existing easements and linear features Signature entry feature at the culvert crossing on the north end of the corridor o Similar to State Highway 6 Transit opportunities Walkable neighborhood center on the west side of the Cartwright Road intersection Access controlled planned neighborhood development on vacant tracts in the mid-corridor vicinity Greg Flisram, Kendig Keast Collaborative, presented recommendations for land use and walkability options. The Steering Committee and consultant team reviewed the aerial images with the proposed improvements including raised medians and made modifications as needed. Jaime Ponce de Leon, City of Missouri City Fire Department, made notations on the aerials of crossings that would need to have mountable medians to allow emergency vehicles to cross in the event of an emergency. Areas for potential future median openings based on development were indicated on the map. Valerie asked the consultant team to recommend locations for openings and include them in this study. Manny also preferred to have the recommended locations for median openings in the study. 2 P age

3 Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, 2011 Other important items discussed while reviewing the aerial images are: Relocating Palm Grove Drive New church (near Quail Valley Church) under construction will not have a driveway Area north of Heritage Baptist Church is wetlands Note recommendations for ADA compliant ramps at intersections Add parcel lines on the aerial images There is a proposal for residential/townhomes development in the vacant land between 5 th Street and Lexington. Missouri City prefers this area to be commercial/industrial. Fire Department will check ladder truck turning radius requirements Mountable median design should consider fire truck requirements because air bags will come on as soon as the trucks hit any big obstruction Review plat for storage unit and apartments (north of 5 th Street and west of FM 1092) to check for any existing cross access Add driveway on the aerial for the new Subway Discussion of proposed improvements included where to end the median recommendations at the north project limits Missouri City limits, Dove Country Road or Avenue E. The area north of Missouri City limits is Fort Bend County and in Stafford s ETJ, and Sharon requested that Christy contact Fort Bend County. Christy suggested increasing the cross-streets limits on the aerial images so that alternative access roads are shown. Christy wrapped up the meeting by thanking everyone for coming and providing their input. She notified the committee that revised maps and boards will be sent for review before they are presented at the first public meeting on August 31, Next Meetings: Public Meeting #1: August 31, 2011 from 6-8 p.m., Quail Valley Middle School Steering Committee #3: September 13, 2011 from 10 11:30 a.m., City of Missouri City EOC Training Room Stakeholder Meeting #2: September 13, 2011 from 1 3 p.m., City of Missouri City EOC Training Room Public Meeting #2: Early November (TBD) Council Meeting City of Missouri City: November 21, P age

4 FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Study Steering Committee Meeting #2 Tuesday, July 26, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Introductions Agency Partners H-GAC Missouri City TxDOT 1

5 Introductions Consulting Team In Association with : CJ Hensch & Associates, Inc. Kendig Keast Collaborative The Lentz Group Parsons Brinckerhoff Agenda Introductions (5 Minutes) Recap of First Meeting (10 Minutes) Project Scope and Boundaries Project Goals Data Collection Project Schedule Public Involvement Analysis (25 Minutes) Existing Conditions (Roadway/Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit/Traffic/Land Use/Zoning) Existing Access Management Practices Planned Improvements Crash Analysis Traffic Simulation Analysis Preliminary Findings (10 Minutes) Preliminary Recommendations (35 Minutes) Next Steps (5 Minutes) 2

6 Project Scope and Boundaries Access Management Process Public/Agency Involvement Assembly and Review of Data Evaluation of Existing Corridor Analysis of Short Term Solutions Long Term Strategies Boundaries FM 1092 from SH 6 to Dove Country Drive Approximately 3 miles Project Goals Safety for all modes of transportation Reduce crashes and conflicts Improve traffic flow Explore bicycle accommodation opportunities Reduce motorist delay Improve quality of life 3

7 Data Collection City ordinances Thoroughfare Plans Land Use Plans GIS Layers Planned Improvements Traffic & Crash Data Aerial Photos Project Schedule 4

8 Project Schedule (Contd..) Stakeholder Meeting #1: July 26, 2011 from 1 3 p.m. Public Meeting #1: August 31, 2011 from 6 8 p.m. (Tentative) Steering Committee #3: September 13, 2011 from 10 11:30 a.m. Stakeholder Meeting #2: September 13, 2011 from 1 3 p.m. TAC/TPC Presentation: September (TBD) Public Meeting #2: Early November (TBD) Council Meeting City of Missouri City: November 21, 2011 Public Involvement Submitted draft plan to H-GAC Incorporated H-GAC comments Submitted final plan to H-GAC and City of Missouri City 5

9 Existing Roadway Characteristics Four-lanes with center two-way turn lane Eight feet shoulders and open drainage 125 to 140 feet right-of-way Posted speed limit is 45/50 miles per hour Eight signalized intersections Four span-wire and four mast-arm Video detection Dove Country maintained by TxDOT All others maintained by Missouri City School Plantation Settlement Lane Speed limit is 35 miles per hour when lights are flashing Existing Roadway Characteristics (Contd..) From To Distance (Feet) Number of Driveways Driveway Density (Driveways/Mile) West Side East Side West Side East Side S.H. 6 Hampton Dr Hampton Dr. Township Ln Township Ln. Plantation Settlement Ln. 2, Plantation Settlement Ln. El Dorado Blvd. 1, El Dorado Blvd. Cartwright Rd. 1, Cartwright Rd. 5 th St. 3, th St. Lexington Blvd. 3, Lexington Blvd. Dove Country Dr. 2, Total Driveways

10 Existing Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Characteristics Six signalized intersections ti have pedestrian facilities No pedestrian facilities at Hampton and Dove Country Eight feet shoulders serve as bike path No continuous sidewalk along FM 1092 Sidewalks only at signalized intersections Mosley Park Oyster Creek trail METRO Missouri City Park and Ride Fondren Road Routes 163 and 170 Destination to Houston Downtown and Texas Medical Center Existing Traffic Characteristics Based on 2009 Houston District i t RI-2T Log 2011 AADT is 29, AADT is 51,500 Based on Missouri City Traffic Management Plan 2008 AADT is 35, AADT is 41, AADT is 48,500 7

11 Existing Crash Data Year Number of Crashes Total Injuries Total Fatalities Source: City of Missouri City Existing Land Use & Zoning Provision i for shared access and parking facilities Commercial or industrial (non-residential) tracts Zoning Non-residential (local commercial) Higher-density residential (multi-family) Planned developments Specific use permit 8

12 Existing Access Management Practices - TxDOT Connection Spacing Posted Speed Limit (Miles per Hour) Distance (Feet) < > Median Opening Spacing For street intersections or major developed areas Directional median opening to limit conflicts Left-turn bays at all median openings Existing Access Management Practices Missouri City Connection Spacing Posted Speed Limit (Miles per Hour) Distance (Feet) > 50 TIA Required Median Opening Spacing 1,000 feet when adjacent areas not planned for immediate development At all street intersections on divided thoroughfares, with left-turn lanes At non-residential driveways based on min. spacing requirements and a traffic study Min. spacing between intersection and median opening 400 to 480 feet Min. spacing between median openings without left-turn lanes 300 to 350 feet 9

13 Planned Improvements Recently Completed Intersection improvements at Cartwright, Lexington, and SH 6 Under Construction Traffic Township Lane Planned Improvements (Schedule TBD) City wide ITS Improvements Upgrade existing signal equipment Build Traffic Management Center Planned Improvements (Contd..) Planned Roadway Improvements (TIP & RTP) From US 90A to SH 6 (Year 2015): Reconstruction to six-lane divided curb and gutter roadway with closed storm drains, cross-drainage culverts, and bridge widening From Cartwright Road to SH 6 (Year 2016): Widening to eight-lanes From Lexington Boulevard to Cartwright Road (Year 2017): Widening to eight-lanes 10

14 Crash Analysis Crash Summary Year Number of Crashes Crashes per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Travelled Total Injuries Total Fatalities Source: City of Missouri City Additional Data Crashes involving vehicle run off the roadway = 7 Crashes involving vehicle hit Pedestrian/Bicyclist = Statewide traffic crash rates (Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Travelled) Urban Farm-to-Market roads = Urban four or more lanes, divided = Traffic Simulation Analysis SYNCHRO software - analyzed signalized intersections ti Input Lane configuration, turning movement counts, signal timing FM 1092 AM Peak Hour LOS & Delay With Four Lanes Intersection Name LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 1 SH FM 1092 D 43.1 F F Hampton FM 1092 C 22.2 E 70.3 F Plantation Settlement FM 1092 B 19.7 C 27.2 C El Dorado FM 1092 A B 13.9 D Cartwright 1092 D 47.8 E 78.2 F th FM 1092 A 9.5 B 13.5 C Lexington FM 1092 D 53.1 F F Dove Country FM 1092 A 9.8 B 18.8 D 46.0 LOS Level of Service 1 Delay is presented in seconds per vehicle 11

15 Traffic Simulation Analysis (Contd..) FM 1092 PM Peak Hour LOS & Delay With Four Lanes Intersection Name LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 1 SH FM 1092 F F F Hampton FM 1092 C 21.0 D 42.7 E Plantation Settlement FM 1092 B 11.3 B 16.3 D El Dorado FM 1092 B 12.3 C 20.5 E Cartwright 1092 E 58.2 F 95.1 F th FM 1092 C 20.8 D 35.4 E Lexington FM 1092 D 48.1 F F Dove Country FM 1092 A 10.0 C 26.4 E 69.4 LOS Level of Service 1 Delay is presented in seconds per vehicle Traffic Simulation Analysis (Contd..) FM 1092 AM Peak Hour LOS & Delay With Six Lanes Intersection Name LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 1 SH FM 1092 D 43.1 E 77.9 F Hampton FM 1092 C 22.2 C 25.6 D Plantation Settlement FM 1092 B 19.7 C 26.8 C El Dorado FM 1092 A 8.0 A 7.8 B Cartwright 1092 D 47.8 F 81.0 F th FM 1092 A 9.5 A 9.6 B Lexington FM 1092 D 53.1 E 69.2 F Dove Country FM 1092 A 9.8 B 10.1 B 12.3 LOS Level of Service 1 Delay is presented in seconds per vehicle FM 1092 PM Peak Hour LOS & Delay With Six Lanes Intersection Name LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 LOS Delay 1 1 SH FM 1092 F F F Hampton FM 1092 C 21.0 C 22.3 C Plantation Settlement FM 1092 B 11.3 B 11.0 B El Dorado FM 1092 B 12.3 A 8.1 B Cartwright 1092 E 58.2 F 99.1 F th FM 1092 C 20.8 C 23.4 C Lexington FM 1092 D 48.1 D 51.4 E Dove Country FM 1092 A 10.0 A 9.2 B 11.6 LOS Level of Service 1 Delay is presented in seconds per vehicle 12

16 Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Analysis Lack of facilities Land Use & Zoning Analysis Strip center at Cartwright Vacant tracts in the mid corridor vicinity 13

17 Preliminary Findings Safety in school zones Crash rate higher than Statewide average 5 th Street skewed intersection Increase in traffic volumes/congestion Disconnected sidewalk segments Prevent access to main activity areas Corridor width, traffic volumes and vehicular speeds Inhibit cross-corridor pedestrian movement Lack of pedestrian bridges and intersecting sidewalks along the Oyster Creek trail Limits its use as an effective off-street pedestrian route Missing pedestrian features at signalized intersections Only one Transit facility Strip center at Cartwright is not operating at full potential Needs to be repositioned as a neighborhood shopping/activity center Vacant tracts Preliminary Recommendations Proposed Recommendations Raised median, with planned median openings Full access - at street intersection or approximately 1,320 feet Directional access - at approximately 660 feet Curb and gutter with closed storm drainage Roadway widening Signal timing optimization New traffic signals Turn lanes at intersections Re-align 5 th Street to eliminate skew Driveway consolidation/relocation Right-turn lanes at major driveways Pedestrian/Bicycle path Pedestrian facilities at Hampton and Dove Country intersections Countdown pedestrian facilities at all signalized intersections 14

18 Preliminary Recommendations (Contd..) Proposed Recommendations Connect the west side of the corridor to school property via a pedestrian underpass and bridges Position the creek trail as a main pedestrian spine (or loop) Requires new pedestrian bridges and trail spurs along the south/east creek bank Expand the area trail network and sidewalk system using existing easements and linear features Signature entry feature at the culvert crossing on the north end of the corridor Similar to State Highway 6 Transit opportunities Walkable neighborhood center on the west side of Cartwright intersection Access controlled planned neighborhood development on vacant tracts in the mid-corridor vicinity Preliminary Recommendations (Contd..) 15

19 Preliminary Recommendations (Contd..) Preliminary Recommendations (Contd..) Discuss aerial image with median recommendations 16

20 Next Steps Stakeholder Meeting Steering Committee and Stakeholders meeting minutes Incorporate Steering Committee and Stakeholders feedback Finalize analysis Public Meeting Questions? 17

21 FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Plan Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Steering Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009ring Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009 Name Position Company Phone Check Beeler, R. Police City of Missouri City P.D Davis, David Transportation Director Fort Bend ISD Francisco, Manny Texas Department of Transportation Hunt, Jim Area Engineer Texas Department of Transportation Isidienu, Brendan Texas Department of Transportation Kelley, Jessica Project Manager City of Missouri City Luera, S. Police City of Missouri City P.D Marvin, Valerie CIP Administrator City of Missouri City McCreight, Catherine TxDOT Milner, Travis Texas Department of Transportation Page 1

22 FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Plan Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Steering Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009ring Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009 Name Position Company Phone Check Ponce de Leon, Jaime Asst. Fire Chief City of Missouri City Upadhyay, Sanjay G. Advanced Transportation Planning Texas Department of Transportation Valiante, Sharon Asst. Director of Public Works City of Missouri City Williams, Dwayne Police Captain City of Missouri City Emshoff, Cristin H-GAC & Consultant Team Houston-Galveston Area Council Flisram, Greg Kendig Keast Collaborative Gilbert, Nicole The Lentz Group Govindu, Meghavardhan Gunda Corporation Grubbs, Lori Gunda Corporation Page 2

23 FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Plan Steering Committee Meeting #2 July 26, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Steering Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009ring Committee Meeting Sign-in, Nov. 18, 2009 Name Position Company Phone Check Gunda, Ramesh Gunda Corporation Henshall, Ruth The Lentz Group Mineo, Kevin PB Mitchell, Gary Kendig Keast Collaborative Mitteco, Gina Houston-Galveston Area Council Probst, Liz Kendig Keast Collaborative Smart, Russell PB Strobel, Roland Houston-Galveston Area Council Tobin, Bill Houston-Galveston Area Council Willhite, Christy Houston-Galveston Area Council Page 3