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July 21, 2011STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #2
MEETING AGENDA
Review Presentation and Materials for Stakeholder and Public MeetingsReview Preliminary RecommendationsDiscuss Initial Comments
STUDY PARTICIPANTS
Steering CommitteeH-GACTxDOTCities of Conroe, Cut and Shoot, and ClevelandMontgomery and Liberty CountiesConroe and Cleveland Chambers of CommerceState and US Elected Officials
Consultant TeamWilbur Smith AssociatesHNTBThe Lentz GroupCJ Hensch & Associates
General Public
STUDY PURPOSE
Identify short-, medium-, and long-range transportation improvements to:
Improve traffic flowImprove safetyImprove quality of life
WHAT IS ACCESS MANAGEMENT?Transportation strategy to:
Control access between roadways and land usesHelp shape corridor development Improve safety for all road usersMaximize roadway capacity
ACCESS MANAGEMENT BENEFITS
Improve mobility and safety for all transportation modesGuide access for new developmentImprove air qualityOpportunity for improved aestheticsPreserve roadway hierarchyDelay or avoid costly roadway improvements
ACCESS MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX
Raised medianAuxiliary/Turn lanesDriveway modificationsIntersection spacingPedestrian and bicycle facilitiesTraffic signal operation enhancementImproved supporting street network
SH 105 LAND USE CHARACTER
Emerging Commercial/Serv
ice District
Commercial/Residential District
Rural/Ranch District
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Loop
336
US 5
9
SH 105 CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION
Loop 336
Wills W
aukegen Rd
Crocket M
artin Rd
S Walker R
d
Old Hwy 105 E
Fostoria Rd
CONROE CUT AND SHOOT
Security
CLEVELAND
5-lane Roadway 3-lane Roadway 2-lane Roadway Traffic Signal
Millm
ac Rd
Whipporw
ill RdD
uck Creek R
d
STUDY CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION
On-going and planned projectsCleveland Bypass (under construction)Center line rumble strips“Super 2” upgrades
DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Loop 336
Wills W
aukegen Rd
Crocket M
artin Rd
S Walker R
d
Old Hwy 105 E
Fostoria Rd
2001: 16,1002011: 25,200Annual Growth: 4.6%
2001: 13,9002011: 17,800Annual Growth: 2.5%
2001: 10,6002011: 11,700Annual Growth: 1.0%
2001: 9,2002011: 11,000Annual Growth: 1.8%
2001: 9,2002011: 10,300Annual Growth: 1.1%
2001: 11,3002011: 11,700Annual Growth: 0.4%
CONROE
CUT AND SHOOT
Security
CLEVELAND
Duck C
reek Rd
TRAFFIC VOLUME PROJECTIONS
Loop 336
Wills W
aukegen Rd
Crocket M
artin Rd
Walker R
d
Old Hwy 105 E
Fostoria Rd
2011: 25,2002035: 40,500Annual Growth: 2%
2011: 17,8002035: 28,600Annual Growth: 2%
2011: 11,7002035: 18,800Annual Growth: 2%
2011: 11,0002035: 17,700Annual Growth: 2%
2011: 10,3002035: 13,100Annual Growth: 1%
2011: 11,7002035: 14,900Annual Growth: 1%
CONROE
CUT AND SHOOT
Security
CLEVELAND
Duck C
reek Rd
LEVEL OF SERVICE
LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2011
Emerging Commercial/Serv
ice District
Commercial/Residential District
Rural/Ranch District
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Loop
336
US 5
9
LOS A/B/CLOS DLOS ELOS F
LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2035 NO-BUILD
Emerging Commercial/Serv
ice District
Commercial/Residential District
Rural/Ranch District
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Loop
336
US 5
9
LOS A/B/CLOS DLOS ELOS F
LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2035 BUILD
Emerging Commercial/Serv
ice District
Commercial/Residential District
Rural/Ranch District
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Loop
336
US 5
9
LOS A/B/CLOS DLOS ELOS F
CRASH HOT SPOTS (2007-2009)
Loop 335
Walker R
d
Fostoria Rd
65 Crashes @ Loop 336 20 Crashes @
Willis Waukegen
50 Crashes @ FM 1484
13 Crashes @ Fostoria
33 Crashes @ FM 1485
Old SH 105
Loop 336
Wills W
aukegen Rd
Crocket M
artin Rd
Old Hwy 105 E
Duck C
reek Rd
CRASH RATES
INCAPACITAT-ING INJURY
5%
NON-INCAPAC-ITATING
13%
POSSIBLE IN-JURY24%
FATAL2%
NOT INJURED56%
2007-2009539 Total Crashes
CRASH SEVERITY
16 deaths in 13 fatal crashes3 deaths in 2 fatal crashes at FM 1485378 injuries in 222 injury crashes
MOBILITY AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Congestion along the corridorHeavy truck trafficWide drivewaysSpeedingSlow traffic on a 2-lane roadwayIllegal passingLimited police enforcement
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTSOptimize traffic signal timing
Connect traffic signalsInstall new traffic signalConstruct raised medianConstruct two-way left-turn laneConstruct additional eastbound and westbound lanesConstruct turn lanesReconfigure and consolidate drivewaysExtend and widen roadways
Optimize traffic signal timing Construct passing lanesConstruct two-way left-turn laneConstruct turn lanesReconfigure and consolidate drivewaysRemove intersection approach skew
Optimize traffic signal timing Construct passing lanesConstruct raised medianConstruct turn lanesReconfigure and consolidate driveways
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Loop
336
US 5
9
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTSEmerging Commercial/Service District
Raised medianAdditional lanes in both directions FM 1485 to Crystal ForestInterconnect signals at Loop 336 and FM 1485New signal at Crystal Forest Drive
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTSEmerging Commercial/Service District
Two-way left-turn lane in front of Austin ElementaryAdd turn lanesReconfigure and consolidate driveways
TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
Emerging Commercial/Service District
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at Loop 336 E DSH 105 at FM 1485 D CSH 105 at Whipporwill Rd B ASH 105 at Crystal Forest Dr E ASH 105 at Millmac Rd B BSH 105 at Willis Waukegan F B
WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at Loop 336 D CSH 105 at FM 1485 C BSH 105 at Whipporwill Rd B BSH 105 at Crystal Forest Dr D ASH 105 at Millmac Rd B ASH 105 at Willis Waukegan E B
WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE
Crash Hot Spot
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTSCommercial/Residential District
Turn lanesReconfigure drivewaysConsolidate drivewaysEliminate Old SH 105 skew
TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
Commercial/Residential District
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at FM 1484 C BSH 105 at Crockett Martin Rd C BSH 105 at Walker Rd C CSH 105 at Olde Security Flea Mkt A A
WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at FM 1484 B BSH 105 at Crockett Martin Rd C BSH 105 at Walker Rd D DSH 105 at Olde Security Flea Mkt E C
WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE
Crash Hot Spot
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTSRural/Ranch District
Turn lanesReconfigure drivewaysConsolidate drivewaysAdditional lane at US 59
TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
Rural/Ranch District
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at Fostoria Rd C CSH 105 at FM 1725 A ASH 105 at US 59 SB Frtg Rd B BSH 105 at US 59 NB Frtg Rd C C
WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE
INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS
PROPOSED LOS
SH 105 at Fostoria Rd C CSH 105 at FM 1725 A ASH 105 at US 59 SB Frtg Rd B BSH 105 at US 59 NB Frtg Rd C C
WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE
Crash Hot Spot
CORRIDOR-WIDE TRAFFIC BENEFITS
Delay: +11% Delay: -8%
Delay: -9%Delay: -30%Delay: -18%
Delay: -
26%
Weekday PM
CORRIDOR-WIDE TRAFFIC BENEFITS
Delay: +3% Delay: -32%
Delay: -11%Delay: -27%Delay: -22%
Delay: -
12%
Weekend Peak
SAFETY BENEFITS
IMPROVEMENT SAFETY BENEFITS
Add continuous TWLTL 35% reduction in total crashes
30% decrease in delay
30% increase in capacity
Replace TWLTL with a non-traversable median
15%-57% reduction in crashes on 4-lane roads
25%-50% reduction in crashes on 6-lane roads
Add a left-turn bay 25%-50% reduction in crashes on 4-lane roads
75% reduction in total crashes at unsignalized access
25% increase in capacity
SAFETY BENEFITS
IMPROVEMENT SAFETY BENEFITS
Add right-turn bay 20% reduction in total crashesLimit right-turn interference with traffic flow, increased capacity
Visual cue at driveways, driveway illumination 42% reduction in crashes
LAND USE IMPROVEMENTS
Adopt Corridor-wide Development Principles
Guide development within the three identified character districts
Implementation
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
Adopt Corridor-wide Development Principles
Promote visual continuity with unique identityPromote cross-accessAvoid driveways close to intersectionsReflect TxDOT driveway spacing standardsMultiple access points for large subdivisionsAdequate provisions for multimodal transportation
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
Loop
336
Emerging Commercial/Service DistrictPlan for intensive commercial usesDevelop a mix of complementary usesPromote set-back parking areasLimit access to SH 105Promote shared signage
PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
FM 1485
Commercial/Residential DistrictEncourage commercial nodesEncourage residential between commercial nodesEncourage shared parkingPromote set-back parking areasLimit access to SH 105
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
Willis
Waukegan
Rd
PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
Crocket Martin-Crocket Trace
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
Walker Road
Rural/Ranch DistrictPreserve characterProtect rural landscape and wooded areasEmphasize water features and crossingsEncourage contiguous commercial nodes
US 5
9
PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS
Secu
rity
Fore
st
Dr
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRINCIPLES
Corridor Improvement PlanAddress growth managementDevelop common tools and techniques
Apply Key Tools and TechniquesIdentify desired toolsDevelop plan review processDevelop appropriate guidelines, regulations, ordinances
GROUP DISCUSSION
NEXT STEPS
MEETINGS PURPOSE DATEH-GAC TAC/TPC Meetings Brief TAC/TPC on project
August and December 2011
Steering Committee Meeting No. 3
Project update, prepare for second public meeting
September 2011
Steering Committee Meeting No. 4
Review and discuss final recommendations and comments on draft report
December 2011
Public Meeting No. 1Introduce study and obtain input on draft recommendations
August 10, 2011
Public Meeting No. 2 Present final recommendations October 2011
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