WELCOME! I-35 Comal County Operational Improvements Open House Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Canyon High School Cafeteria

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1 WELCOME! I- Comal County Operational Improvements Open House Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Canyon High School Cafeteria Please sign in. View exhibits and interact with study team members and TxDOT staff. Scan with QR Code Scanner to go to the I- Project Website in your browser. Ask questions. Submit comments. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT.

4 Memorandum of Understanding by FHWA and TxDOT The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT.

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6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Two Categorical Exclusions (CEs) are being prepared for these projects. Resource investigations include: Air Quality Technical Report Biological Evaluation Report Community Impacts Assessment Report Archaeological Background Study Historic Resources Report Hazardous Materials Site Assessment Traffic Noise Analysis Technical Report Water Resources Technical Report

Typical Sections Northern Project Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Sidewalk (Locations

One-Way Frontage Roads Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Shared

between BS & FM 306 Add Auxiliary Lanes At Ramps Shared Use Outer Lane for

7 Typical Sections Northern Project Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Existing Guadalupe River to Kohlenberg Rd/Conrads Ln 6 Main Lanes and One-Way Frontage Roads Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Shared Use Outer Lane for Bicycles Add Auxiliary Lanes At Ramps Outside Lane is dropped between BS & FM 306 Add Auxiliary Lanes At Ramps Shared Use Outer Lane for Bicycles Proposed Guadalupe River to Kohlenberg Rd/Conrads Ln 6 Main Lanes and One-Way Frontage Roads

8 Typical Sections Northern Project Existing Kohlenberg Rd/Conrads Ln to Comal/Hays County Line 6 Main Lanes, Two-Way Frontage Roads from Kohlenberg Rd. to York Creek Rd./FM 1102 Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Sidewalk (Locations Vary) Shared Use Outer Lane for Bicycles Add Auxiliary Lanes At Ramps Add Auxiliary Lanes At Ramps Shared Use Outer Lane for Bicycles Proposed Kohlenberg Rd/Conrads Ln to Comal/Hays County Line 6 Main Lanes and One-Way Frontage Roads

9 Why One-Way Frontage Roads? Studies 1 show there s a significant reduction in the number, type, and severity of crashes on one-way frontage roads. 57% Reduction in fatal & injury crashes X X X X 77-85% Reduction in intersection crashes X X 80-96% Reduction in serious head-on & angle crashes X 1 Report : Safety and Economic Impacts of Converting Two-Way Frontage Roads to One-Way,

10 SH 46 (Loop 337) Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Delay Time : 85.1 seconds Delay Time : 61.6 seconds

11 Business Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection N. Business Delay Time : 17 seconds Delay Time : 6 seconds

12 FM 306/Creekside Crossing Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection H-E-B plus! Buc-ee s Buc-ee s Delay Time : 42 seconds Delay Time : 27 seconds

13 Kohlenberg Road/ Conrads Lane Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection DPS Service DPS Facility Service Facility Kohlenberg Rd Delay Time : 18 seconds Delay Time : 8 seconds

New Location, Grade-Separated Turnaround

14 New Location, Grade-Separated Turnaround Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Watson Ln E Two-Way Frontage Roads One-Way Frontage Roads Decreased Turnaround New Location Turnaround 2.6 mi I- Frontage Rd Distance 1.5 mi 1 mi I- Frontage Rd

15 Watson Ln Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Delay Time : 10 seconds Delay Time : 5 seconds

16 FM 1102/York Creek Rd Intersection Improvements Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Delay Time : 14 seconds Delay Time : 10 seconds

Project Development Schedule TxDOT Advanced Project

(Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Long Range

and Finalize Schematic & Env Document Final Design &

17 Project Development Schedule TxDOT Advanced Project Development Project Stakeholder Meetings Initial Planning (Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Long Range Plan) Host Open House Incorporate comments from public and Finalize Schematic & Env Document Final Design & Construction Phase 2015 SUMMER 2017 SPRING 2018 TODAY SUMMER 2018 TBD

18 Funding Approximate Construction Cost I- Southern Project- $120 Million I- Northern Project- $1 Million Anticipated Funding Available for Priority Projects $100 Million State & Federal Funds

19 WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Commenting Options: 1. Fill out a comment card at the comment table. 2. Verbally give your comments to the court reporter tonight. 3. comments to: I-Comal@pozcam.com Scan with QR Code Scanner to go to the I- Project Website in your browser. 4. Mail comments to: Richard De La Cruz, P.E., TxDOT Project Manager 4615 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas Deadline For Comments: Thursday, November 30, 2017 Thank you for your attendance!

I-35 COMAL COUNTY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

I-35 COMAL COUNTY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS I- COMAL COUNTY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS OPEN HOUSE The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been,