status report of the alamo regional mobility authority october 25, 2012
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Projects
US 281 Super Street Joint projects with TxDOT San Antonio US 281 / Loop 1604 Interchange US 281 Environmental Impact Statement Loop 1604 Environmental Impact Statement
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US 281 Super Street
First Super Street in Texas
Opened to traffic in October 2010
Gold Medal Award 2012 – Transportation – Texas Council of Engineering Companies – Engineering Excellence Award
National Recognition Award 2012 – American Council of Engineering Companies – Engineering Excellence Award
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Joint Projects with TxDOT
Partnered with TxDOT San Antonio, Bexar County and the Advanced Transportation District to pursue Environmental Clearance for the Loop 1604 Super Street and the Loop 1604 at SH 151 Underpass Project
Public Involvement / Public Engagement for the IH 35 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
US 281 Environmental Impact Statement / Loop 1604 Environmental Impact Statement
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US 281 / Loop 1604 Interchange First Design / Build Contract for the Alamo RMA Contract Signed – April 2010 – Notice to Proceed Issued
Construction Started – March 2, 2011
Design Builder: Williams Brothers Construction Company
Phase 1 – All Four Connectors – must be open by February 7, 2013 First two connectors open – November 8, 2012 Total project complete (Phase 2-8) Late May, 2013
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US 281 Environmental Impact Statement
Started in April 2009 Two Proposed Build Alternatives incorporating non-toll, toll and
managed lane options Draft Environmental Impact Statement is under review by Federal
Highway Administration Tentative Public Hearing in January 2013 Environmental Consultant: Jacobs Engineering
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Loop 1604 Environmental Impact Statement
Started in April 2009 Three Proposed Build Alternatives
incorporating non-toll, toll and managed lane options
Draft Environmental Impact Statement is under review by Federal Highway Administration
Tentative Public Hearing in November 2012
Environmental Consultant: Michael Baker Corporation
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Future Steps
Secure Environmental Clearance for US 281 and for Loop 1604
Develop Plan of Finance for US 281 and for Loop 1604 - Toll System
Initiate Project Procurement
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