FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Study Pulic Meeting #1 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Introductions Agency Partners H-GAC Missouri City TxDOT
Introductions Consulting Team In Association with : CJ Hensch & Associates, Inc. Kendig Keast Collaborative The Lentz Group Parsons Brinckerhoff
Presentation Outline Access Management Study Details & Process Project Scope and Boundaries Project Goals Data Collection Project Schedule Public Involvement Analysis Existing Conditions (Roadway/Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit/Traffic/Land Use/Zoning) Existing Access Management Practices Planned Improvements Crash Analysis Traffic Simulation Analysis Preliminary Findings Preliminary Recommendations
Project Scope
Project Boundaries
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
Data Collection City ordinances Thoroughfare Plans Land Use Plans GIS Layers Planned Improvements Traffic & Crash Data Aerial Photos
Project Schedule
Upcoming Meetings Steering Committee #3: September 13, 2011 Stakeholder Meeting #2: September 13, 2011 TAC Presentation: September 14, 2011 TPC Presentation: September 23, 2011 Public Meeting #2: Early November (TBD) Council Meeting City of Missouri City: November 21, 2011
Public Involvement Approach Open process encouraging idea exchange Serious consideration of all suggestions Objective presentation of options Activities 3 Steering Committee Meetings 2 Stakeholder Meetings 2 Public Meetings Website (www.h-gac.com/taq.com)
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 School zone @ Plantation Settlement Lane Speed limit is 35 miles per hour when lights are flashing
Existing Roadway Characteristics (Cont d) From To Distance (Feet) Number of Driveways Driveway Density (Driveways/Mile) West Side East Side West Side East Side S.H. 6 Hampton Dr. 750 2 1 14 7 Hampton Dr. Township Ln. 725 1 1 7 7 Township Ln. Plantation Settlement Ln. 2,000 3 3 8 8 Plantation Settlement Ln. El Dorado Blvd. 1,615 0 1 0 3 El Dorado Blvd. Cartwright Rd. 1,115 3 0 14 0 Cartwright Rd. 5 th St. 3,000 8 13 14 23 5th St. Lexington Blvd. 3,660 17 2 25 3 Lexington Blvd. Dove Country Dr. 2,700 12 2 23 4 Total Driveways 46 23
Existing Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Characteristics Six signalized intersections 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 Facility @ 13849 Fondren Road Routes 163 and 170 Destination to Houston Downtown and Texas Medical Center
Existing Traffic Characteristics Based on 2009 Houston District RI-2T Log 2011 AADT is 29,900 2031 AADT is 51,500 Based on Missouri City Traffic Management Plan 2008 AADT is 35,550 2015 AADT is 41,700 2025 AADT is 48,500 AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic
Existing Crash Data Year Number of Crashes Total Injuries Total Fatalities 2008 82 31 0 2009 85 21 1 2010 116 33 0 Source: City of Missouri City
Existing Land Use & Zoning Provision 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
Planned Improvements Recently Completed Intersection improvements at Cartwright, Lexington, and SH 6 Under Construction Traffic signal @ Township Lane City wide ITS Improvements Upgrade existing signal equipment Build Traffic Management Center Planned Improvements Southbound Triple Left Turns at FM 1092 and SH 6 SH 6 METRO Temporary Park and Ride
Planned Improvements (Cont d) Planned Roadway Improvements (TIP & RTP) *no funds committed 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
Crash Analysis Crash Summary Year Number of Crashes Crashes per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Travelled Total Injuries Total Fatalities 2008 82 241.6 31 0 2009 85 287.5 21 1 2010 116 378.3 33 0 Source: City of Missouri City Additional Data Crashes involving vehicle run off the roadway = 7 Crashes involving vehicle hit Pedestrian/Bicyclist = 2 2009 Statewide traffic crash rates (Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Travelled) Urban Farm-to-Market roads = 224.75 Urban four or more lanes, divided = 114.65
Traffic Simulation Analysis
Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Analysis Lack of facilities Linkages and better continuity needed in sidewalk and trail network Measures needed to raise motorist awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists (e.g., special crosswalk treatments) More off-street trail/bikeway opportunities already planned (Missouri City Trails Master Plan) No current plans for bus route along the corridor Pedestrian traffic along back of the properties. Adding sidewalks make the corridor more pedestrian friendly.
Land Use & Zoning Analysis Underutilized and vacant properties at FM1092-Cartwright intersection Vacant tracts along north corridor with space for creative land planning Potential for planned, integrated developments with shared and cross access
Practices to Avoid in Development Access Frequent access points along arterial Large site with multiple access points and undefined internal circulation Stand-alone sites without consistent cross access
Practices to Apply in Development Access Well planned internal circulation Bike/ped access from multiple directions Limited major access points from arterial
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 Short Term
Preliminary Recommendations Short Term Plantation Ridge FM 1092 El Dorado
Preliminary Recommendations Long Term
Preliminary Recommendations Long Term FM 1092 FM 1092 Plantation Settlement Plantation Ridge El Dorado
Preliminary Recommendations
Preliminary Recommendations
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