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LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP HISTORY OF LOOP 360 IMPROVEMENTS
LOOP Loop 360 construction The current Loop In 2016, TxDOT was started in March 360 program takes completed the Loop 360 1962 and completed into account the feasibility study which in December 1982 recommendations from identified and evaluated with the opening of the the feasibility study potential short- and Pennybacker Bridge. by upgrading multiple long-term transportation intersections along solutions for the corridor. the corridor, improving mobility and safety.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP LOOP 360 TRAFFIC SUMMARY
Currently takes If nothing93 is Loop 360 from RM 2222 approximately 70% done by 2040: to RM 2244 is ranked longer to travel on Morning peak travel #7 on the 2018 Texas Loop 360 during peak times could further Congestion Index (TCI), periods than during increase by an which measures how free-flow conditions. average of 46%. much longer a trip takes during peak periods vs. Evening peak travel free-flow. times could be nearly double the off peak/ free-flow travel times.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP WHAT WE’VE HEARD
Improve mobility and Minimize impacts to safety along Loop 360 the environment for all users
Balance the needs of through Reduce cut-through traffic with local access traffic in neighborhoods
Minimize impacts to the Address delays at community signalized intersections
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Walsh Tarlton Lane LATE 2018 EARLY 2025
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LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP PROJECT PROCESS
Feasibility Study Environmental Process and Design Utility Construction (1-2 years) (2-4 years) Relocation (2-3 years, COMPLETE (Approximately depending 1 year) on project)
Purpose Environmental Draft Documentation/ Final Environmental and Need Analysis of Public Involvement Documentation Decision Identify the Alternatives The draft environmental Review Either the preferred problem we are Thoroughly analyze document is prepared The final build alternative trying to solve alternatives for and reviewed environmental or the no build potential impacts document alternative is completed
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LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP PENNYBACKER BRIDGE The current Loop 360 projects will not impact the Pennybacker Bridge. The bridge will remain intact as built. TxDOT has plans for routine maintenance work on the bridge in summer 2019.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP WHAT’S NEW
In September 2018, TxDOT In response to community input, presented three options for some changes have been made to the improvements at Westlake recommended underpass option. Drive to the community. 1 Cedar Street: Added a second left-turn lane from Based on community input, eastbound Cedar Street onto the TxDOT is recommending northbound Loop 360 connector road. moving forward with the underpass option. Westlake Drive: 2 Added a dedicated U-turn lane on the Loop The proposed improvements 360 connector roads in both directions. replace the traffic signals on 3 Added dedicated right-turn lanes to and the Loop 360 mainlanes with from the Loop 360 connector roads and underpasses at Westlake Westlake Drive. Drive and Cedar Street. 4 Added one lane in each direction on Westlake Drive east of Loop 360.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP WHAT’S NEW TXDOT PARTNERED WITH AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION, EANES ISD, AND THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM ON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS. Share your feedback about the changes.
5 To provide a safe crossing between the east and west sides of Loop 360, a shared-use path (SUP) was added on the Cedar Street bridge.
6 To provide connectivity to Bridge Point Elementary School, the sidewalk was extended on the south side of Cedar Street.
7 To provide connectivity with the Pennybacker Bridge, the SUP was extended on the north end of the project limits.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP WHAT’S NEW SEPTEMBER 2018 DESIGN Loop 360 Boat Ramp Area Cedar Street Westlake Drive WESTLAKE DR
CURRENT DESIGN Loop 360 Boat Ramp Area Cedar Street Westlake Drive 4 3 3 2 7 1 5
CEDAR STREET 2 3 3 6 WESTLAKE DR
LEGEND EXISTING MAINLANES AT GRADE PROPOSED SHARED-USE PATH/SIDEWALK RETAINING WALL PROPOSED MAINLANES UNDERPASS PAVEMENT PROPOSED BRIDGE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) PROPOSED CONNECTOR ROAD, CROSS STREET, PROPOSED AUXILIARY LANE RAMP, U-TURNS, AND DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT UNDERPASS AT WESTLAKE DRIVE AND CEDAR STREET GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1. Existing mainlane signal at Westlake Drive replaced with mainlane underpass with non-signalized U-turns. 2. Existing mainlane signal at Cedar Street replaced with mainlane underpass. 3. Existing median crossovers removed and replaced with U-turn at the southern project limits.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP UNDERPASS AT WESTLAKE DRIVE LOOKING NORTH
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LOOP 360 MAINLANES
LOOP 360 NORTHBOUND CONNECTOR ROAD SHARED-USE PATH
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP UNDERPASS AT CEDAR STREET LOOKING NORTH
CEDAR STREET
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SHARED-USE PATH LOOP 360 NORTHBOUND CONNECTOR ROAD
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP CROSS SECTION WITH PLAN VIEW
EXISTING ROW (EAST SIDE) EXISTING ROW (WEST SIDE)
EXISTING CLIFFS
SOUTHBOUND SHARED - SHARED - NORTHBOUND EXISTING ROADBED CONNECTOR ROAD USE PATH USE PATH CONNECTOR ROAD
LOOP 360 LOOP 360 NORTHBOUND MAINLANES SOUTHBOUND MAINLANES
NOT TO SCALE
The new configuration of Loop 360 just CROSS SECTION LOCATED HERE south of Westlake Drive will include free-flow underpass lanes and connector roads with through and turn lanes to Westlake Drive.
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WHAT I LIKE WHAT I DON’T LIKE ABOUT THIS CONCEPT ABOUT THIS CONCEPT
LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED? For questions or comments, visit the program website or email the project team.
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LOOP 360 PROGRAM STAY IN THE LOOP