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I-20 East Texas Corridor STUDY

I-20 East Texas Corridor STUDY. Community Presentation. About the Study. 18-month study to be complete in December 2014 Focused on evaluating safety and capacity needs along I-20 through East Texas Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.

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I-20 East Texas Corridor STUDY

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  1. I-20 East Texas Corridor STUDY Community Presentation

  2. About the Study • 18-month study to be complete in December 2014 • Focused on evaluating safety and capacity needs along I-20 through East Texas • Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement

  3. Study Area • 155-mile stretch of I-20 from I-635 near Dallas to the Texas/Louisiana state line through Dallas, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Smith, Gregg and Harrison counties

  4. Why is this study needed? • I-20 is an important east-west connection for travel and trade in Texas • Interstate system is aging and population and trade are increasing • Assess current safety and capacity needs and plan for the future • Identify rural transportation needs

  5. What will be reviewed? SAFETY CONCERN EXAMPLES CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT EXAMPLES • Median barriers • Vertical clearance of underpasses and bridges • Interchange design • Crash hotspots • Additional frontage roads • Additional lanes • Alternate routes • Freight needs • Passenger rail options

  6. Advisory Committee • Assist TxDOT by providing locally focused input and recommendations • Helps provide feedback to TxDOT on issues and concerns to be considered, prioritization of projects needed and possible funding alternatives • Members are made up of 21 elected officials and other key transportation stakeholders (full list on next slide) • Works closely with other key organizations to help provide accurate and well-rounded feedback

  7. Advisory Committee Members

  8. Timeline of Proposed Activities START • July 2013 • Advisory Committee Kick-off & Study Introduction • October 2013 • Advisory Committee to Identify/Review Constraints, Community Features, Concerns & Future Considerations • January 2014 • Advisory Committee to Discuss Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) Considerations • Advisory Committee to Review & Finalize Public Outreach Tools • February 2014 • Advisory Committee to Prioritize Goals and Objectives and Identify Potential Projects • Initial public outreach begins • March-April 2014 • Initial public outreach continues • Advisory Committee to update on Public Outreach Activities • May 2014 • Advisory Committee to Review Summary of Public Input, Evaluate & Prioritize Projects • August 2014 • Advisory Committee to Review Draft Corridor Plan • Sept.-Oct. 2014 • Open Houses to Discuss Draft Corridor Plan with Public • November 2014 • Advisory Committee to Review Public Input Received at Open House(s) & Finalize Corridor Plan • December 2014 • Presentation to Texas Transportation Commission • Final Corridor Study Plan Available on Project Website Indicates Committee Meeting FINISH 8

  9. Stay Informed • Website updates • www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/statewide/i20-east-corridor.html • Fact Sheets • Emailed to the mailing list, posted on website, available at outreach events, available at Advisory Committee member offices • Open houses • Currently planned for Fall 2014 • Email notifications • Sign up to join the mailing list on our website • Facebook • www.facebook.com/TxDOT • Twitter • @TxDOT, @TxDOTDallasPIO, @TYLPIO, @TxDOTAtlanta

  10. Questions and Comments QUESTIONS? Comments can also be submitted online at www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/statewide/i20-east-corridor.html

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