Welcome to the WebEx. The presentation for the 2019 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Meeting will begin shortly.

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1 Welcome to the WebEx. The presentation for the 2019 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Meeting will begin shortly. We will take questions after the presentation, however, you may enter questions at any time during this meeting via the WebEx Chat Function. We will address all questions at the end of the presentation. Please mute your phone before and during the presentation. The WebEx is being recorded and will be posted online.

2 DRAFT 2019 UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Public Meeting 7/12/2018

3 Outline What is the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Proposed Funding Distribution Proposed Project Authorizations Public Involvement, Schedule, and Contact Information 3

4 What is the Unified Transportation Program What is the Unified Transportation Program And What is its Purpose? 4

5 Key Elements TxDOT s 10-year plan to guide transportation development Required by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC, Section ) Approved each year by the Texas Transportation Commission before Aug. 31 Includes Mobility, Connectivity, Congestion and Expansion Projects & ranks projects as a Tier 1, 2, or 3 Includes Sections related to Rail, Aviation, Public Transportation, State and Coastal Waterways, and Freight and International Trade Outlines project selection process 5

6 Transportation Planning Process The Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is a key element in the planning process. Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (Texas Transportation Plan) Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) Unified Transportation Program Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 6

7 UTP Development Process Goals Planning Forecast Performance Targets Planning Targets Projects Feedback 7

8 Proposed Funding Distribution Proposed Funding Distribution 8

9 The UTP Connects Anticipated Funding with System Performance Measures 9

10 Draft Planning Targets for 2019 UTP Funding Category 2019 UTP Funding Authorizations 1 - Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation $13,787,540, Metro and Urban Area Corridor Projects $12,639,370, Non-Traditionally Funded Transportation Projects* $4,422,850, Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects $12,105,420, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement $2,220,410, Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation $3,489,560, Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation $4,506,150, Safety $3,349,350, Transportation Alternatives $880,500, Supplemental Transportation Projects $536,490, District Discretionary $3,141,920, Strategic Priority $13,308,000,000 TOTAL UTP FUNDING: CATEGORIES 1-12 $74,387,560,000 Notes: Category 3 are locally generated funds that are not associated with a planning forecast. These funds are dynamic and change as local revenue is identified. Category 10 includes Federal Earmark Match funds but does not include the Federal Earmark Amount 10

11 Proposed Project Authorizations Proposed Project Authorizations 11

12 2019 UTP Project Listing Legend 12

13 2019 UTP Project Scoring Criteria 13

14 Summary of Estimated 10-Year Performance Projections Categories 2, 4U, 4R, 10 CBI, 12 Strategic, and 12CL Including All Previously Authorized and Proposed Changes Metric Statewide Total Total Number of Projects 634 Total Construction Cost Miles of New Capacity Improve Existing Lane Miles Improve Structurally Deficient Deck Area Estimated Impact on Total Crashes Cost Savings from Crash Reduction $33.8B 3,654 lane miles 2,153 lane miles 2,494,000 sq. ft. 29,340 crashes $8.9B 14

15 Category 2 and Category 4 Urban Proposed Authorizations 133 proposed projects in urban areas (MPOs) 2 4U Total authorizations: $3.3 billion o Category 2: $2.0 billion o Category 4 Urban: $1.3 billion Category 2 project selection based on approved MPO scoring methodology Category 4 Urban project selection based on approved TxDOT scoring methodology 15

16 Category 4 Rural Proposed Authorizations 32 proposed projects statewide 4R Total authorizations: $1.1 billion Highlights o Funds portion of future I-369 new location in Marshall o Funds I-45 widening project through Huntsville o Funds I-10 widening project from Columbus (SH 71) to Austin County o Funds US 285 passing lane project between Fort Stockton and Pecos 16

17 Category 12 Strategic Priority Proposed Authorizations 14 proposed projects statewide 12 Total authorizations: $1.0 billion Highlights o Funds US 290/Oak Hill Parkway project in Austin o Funds I-10 widening project through Seguin o Funds I-10 widening project in central Beaumont o Funds SH 6 widening project through Bryan and College Station 17

18 Category 12 Texas Clear Lanes Proposed Authorizations 16 proposed projects in the Metro Districts (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin) CL Total authorizations: $2.0 billion (Net Authorizations of $1.4B) Highlights o Funds I-35 expansion project in Austin o Funds US 290/Oak Hill Parkway project in Austin o Funds SL 12/Diamond Interchange project in Irving o Funds I-35 expansion project in San Antonio o Funds SH 35 new location project in Houston 18

19 Additional Proposed Authorizations and Adjustments 5 Proposed Project Authorizations for the Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program in Category 10 Projects were evaluated by the Freight and International Trade Section Projects must be within 50 miles of an International Port of Entry 3 Authorizations in Pharr 1 Authorization in Laredo 1 Authorization in El Paso 1 Proposed Project Scope Adjustment in the Austin District on SH71 for limits expansion New limits are from the Blanco County Line to West of RM

20 Public Involvement, Schedule, and Contact Information Public Involvement, Schedule, and Contact Information 20

21 2019 UTP Adoption Timeline 2019 UTP Schedule July 12, 2018 July 20, 2018 July 26, 2018 August 7, 2018 August 20, 2018 Public Meeting Hearing Notice Posts in Texas Register; 30-Day Comment Period Begins Texas Transportation Commission Meeting UTP Discussion Item Public Hearing Public Comment Period Ends August 30, 2018 Texas Transportation Commission Meeting UTP 21

22 Welcome Feedback Submitting Comments: Website: or (search keyword: UTP public involvement) In Person: At your local TxDOT District Office (please call ahead) Telephone: (800) US Mail: Texas Department of Transportation Attn: Peter Smith UTP PO Box Austin, TX Draft 2019 UTP available for comment through August 20,

23 Questions and Comments At this time we are open for Questions or Comments. Please use the Chat function or Raise Hand function of the WebEx to alert us and we would be happy to address any questions or receive comments at this time. We are monitoring as well: 23