Metroplex Freight Mobility Study Summary of Mobility Solutions Denton County
September 2020
Texas Department of Transportation – Rail Division
Table of Contents
Summary of Mobility Solutions ...... 1 Grade Separations ...... 1 Other Solutions...... 2 Mobility Solutions Considered ...... 3 Argyle ...... 9 FM 407 ...... 9 Corinth ...... 11 Swisher Road ...... 11 Downtown Denton Corridor ...... 12 Mayhill Road ...... 15 Justin ...... 17 Justin Corridor ...... 17 Lake Dallas ...... 20 Swisher Road ...... 20 Lewisville ...... 21 Business State Highway 121 ...... 21 FM 1171/Main Street ...... 24 Hebron Parkway ...... 25 Lake Park Road ...... 26 Ponder ...... 27 Ponder Corridor ...... 27 Crossings to Monitor ...... 29 Crossings to Close ...... 29
List of Figures Figure 1: Overview and Detail Map ...... 8 Figure 2: FM 407 Feasibility Study – Argyle ...... 10 Figure 3: City of Denton 2015 Mobility Plan Excerpt...... 16
List of Tables Table 1: Mobility Solutions Considered – Denton County ...... 3 Table 2: Crossings to Monitor -- Denton County ...... 29 Table 3: Crossings to Close from 2010 – Denton County...... 29
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Summary of Mobility Solutions As part of the Metroplex Freight Mobility Study, a summary of the solutions types reviewed at select highway-railroad at-grade crossings follows for Denton County. Solutions are presented by municipality then by crossing name (all in alphabetical order). If there is a corridor solution within a municipality (i.e., a grouping of crossings) then those appear first. Crossings that are in or border two municipalities appear in only one municipality but are referenced in the other. The types of solutions considered include:
Grade separations Transportation network solutions (i.e., a combination of one or more grade separations and/or one or more other solutions) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Continued coordination Monitoring Closures Planned or programmed improvements as outlined in another design, plan, or study.
For each highway-railroad at-grade crossing selected for review, an existing conditions aerial image that illustrates surrounding characteristics and a table of crossing data is included. However, for each highway-railroad at-grade crossing selected for review that is part of a corridor (i.e., a grouping of crossings), an existing conditions aerial image that illustrates the characteristics of the entire corridor is included. For corridors, crossing data is included in the discussion. A discussion of any relevant improvements is included along with concept drawings, as relevant.
There are 180 existing highway-railroad crossings in Denton County. There is one (1) proposed crossing known at this time.
Grade Separations There are seven (7) existing crossings and one (1) proposed crossing reviewed as candidates for potential grade separations.
There are two (2) existing grade-separated crossings reviewed as candidates for replacement as identified by TxDOT via the 2019 – 2022 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (TxDOT/FHWA/FTA 2018). These two (2) crossings are as follows:
Denton UP Choctaw Subdivision o Interstate Highway 35 East (U.S. DOT Crossing 795323R); this is a roadway overcrossing. (CSJ 0195-03-088)
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Roanoke UP Choctaw Subdivision o Byron Nelson Boulevard (U.S. DOT Crossing 795342V); this is a roadway undercrossing/railroad bridge. (CSJ 0353-02-053)
Other Solutions There are twenty-four (24) existing crossings reviewed as candidates for a potential solution other than a grade separation. This includes six (6) with transportation network solutions, three (3) for continued coordination, eleven (11) for monitoring, and four (4) with closures.
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Mobility Solutions Considered In the table that follows, the following letters and symbols mean the following: GS = Grade Separation FLG = Flashing Lights and Gates XB = Crossbucks SS = Stop Sign BNSF = BNSF Railway Company DCTA = Denton County Transportation Authority KCS = Kansas City Southern Railway UP = Union Pacific Railroad Company = High TxDOT Priority Index = Moderate TxDOT Priority Index D = A conceptual design was prepared as part of this study R = The crossing was reviewed for a future grade separation solution P = A mobility solution is planned/programmed or under construction M = Monitor this crossing C = Possible closure previously identified in other designs, reports, and studies X = Consider a transportation network solution, nearby corridor studies may change the network
Table 1: Mobility Solutions Considered – Denton County
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Mile Complaint(s) Caller DOT # Street Name Subdivision Post Volume Growth Train 020585G CHISAM RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 396.22 84 34 • 020583T LOIS ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 394.28 1,240 34 • 020582L FM 455 FLG BNSF Fort Worth 392.49 6,500 34 • X 020581E BOLIVAR ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 392.20 410 34 • X 020580X WILLOW ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 391.98 2,160 38 • 020579D E RECTOR RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 389.47 92 38 • 020578W COWLING RD RR GS BNSF Fort Worth 388.89 132 29 • 020577P IH 35 NB (US 77) GS BNSF Fort Worth 388.75 48,380 29 • 020576H IH 35 SB (US 77) GS BNSF Fort Worth 388.58 1,021 29 • 020575B RECTOR RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 386.76 672 38 • 020574U HOPKINS RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 385.46 776 38 • M 020572F FM 1173 (MAIN) FLG BNSF Fort Worth 383.51 8,052 38 • 020571Y JACKSON RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 382.29 130 38 • 020570S US 0380 GS BNSF Fort Worth 381.55 14,386 0 • 020568R JIM CHRISTAL RD GS BNSF Fort Worth 380.67 847 0 • 020566C TN SKILES RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 378.02 189 38 • 020810W JAMES ST XB BNSF Fort Worth 377.37 150 2 • X 020565V JAMES ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 377.36 91 38 • X 020564N BAILEY ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 377.29 211 38 • X 020563G FM 2449 FLG BNSF Fort Worth 377.03 3,500 40 1 • X 020562A SEABORN RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 375.86 991 38 • 020561T BLAIR RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 375.04 460 38 • 020560L EAKIN RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 374.04 276 38 • 020559S W STRADER RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 373.45 240 38 • 020557D 5TH ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 370.74 4,166 44 2 • X
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Mile Complaint(s) Caller DOT # Street Name Subdivision Post Volume Growth Train 020556W 4TH ST FLG BNSF Fort Worth 370.67 450 38 • X 020811D DOWNE RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 370.47 283 30 • X Proposed FM 1171 GS BNSF Fort Worth • R 020553B HARMONSON RD FLG BNSF Fort Worth 369.33 150 62 • X 020642T FM 0156 GS BNSF Fort Worth 368.30
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Mile Complaint(s) Caller DOT # Street Name Subdivision Post Volume Growth Train 414707A EAGLE POINT RD FLG DCTA Denton 733.48 1,656 64 414708G LAKE PARK RD FLG DCTA Denton 734.30 10,500 66 R 414710H N MILL ST FLG DCTA Denton 735.10 7,141 66 414711P JONES ST FLG DCTA Denton 735.25 2,149 64 974530E VALLEY RIDGE FLG DCTA Denton 735.48 5,981 66 414713D KEALY AVE FLG DCTA Denton 736.10 2,688 66 414714K COLLEGE ST FQG DCTA Denton 736.50 6,303 66 414715S FM 1171 FLG DCTA Denton 736.70 16,070 66 2 R 414716Y PURNELL ST FLG DCTA Denton 737.10 2,923 66 414717F BU 0121 FLG DCTA Denton 737.11 41,824 64 D 414651H BENNETT LN FLG DCTA Denton 738.30 1,430 66 414060E HEBRON PKWY FLG DCTA Denton 739.48 30,509 64 R 933970H NTTA/TXU, Ped DART 740.29 0 414261V SAM RAYBURN GS DCTA Denton 740.75
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Mile Complaint(s) Caller DOT # Street Name Subdivision Post Volume Growth Train 021765H JOSEY LN FLG KCS Alliance 82.22 29,750 8 1 021646Y HEBRON PKWY FLG KCS Alliance 80.40 31,848 8 021767W MARSH LN FLG KCS Alliance 80.12 13,558 8 021764B MIDWAY RD GS KCS Alliance 79.40
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Mile Complaint(s) Caller DOT # Street Name Subdivision Post Volume Growth Train 795335K FM 407 FLG UP Choctaw 727.85 6,578 20 R 795336S FRENCHTOWN RD FLG UP Choctaw 728.31 1,623 20 795337Y CANYON FALLS FLG UP Choctaw 729.98 800 20 795442A FM 1171 FLG UP Choctaw 730.99 7,500 20 3 440621J MARSHALL CR GS UP Choctaw 734.12
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Figure 1: Overview and Detail Map
Source: TranSystems and TRIMS
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Argyle FM 407
Farm to Market (FM) 407 crosses the UP Choctaw Subdivision at grade. There are twenty (20) trains per day along this portion of the UP Choctaw Subdivision. The crossing has an average daily traffic of about 6,600 vehicles. Stakeholders identified FM 407 as a location to consider a grade separation. TxDOT is sponsoring a feasibility study, the FM 407 Feasibility Study, to identify and evaluate various alternative solution concepts for FM 407 from west of Justin to FM 1830 near Bartonville (Control Section Job 1310-01-045). One of the concepts would widen the at-grade crossing and the other would grade separate the crossing. See Figure 2. Given the stakeholder input, additional coordination and planning for the grade separation concept should be considered.
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Figure 2: FM 407 Feasibility Study – Argyle
Source: TxDOT
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Corinth Swisher Road
Swisher Road crosses the DCTA corridor is at grade within the City of Corinth; the limits of the Town of Lake Dallas abut the crossing to the south. There are sixty-two (62) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of about 19,200 vehicles. Stakeholders identified Swisher Road as a location to consider a grade separation. Even though the stakeholder input suggests consideration of a grade separation, the network configuration does not lend itself to an independent grade separation design. A grade separation at this crossing would require reworking other elements of the interchange with Interstate Highway 35 East due to its proximity. Additional monitoring and coordination should occur at this crossing.
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Downtown Denton Corridor
Source: TranSystems
The seven (7) existing crossings along the DCTA and the UP Choctaw Subdivision in Downtown Denton are reviewed as a corridor. In this area, there are sixty-two (62) trains per day along the DCTA and there are twenty (20) trains per day along the UP Choctaw Subdivision.
Findings Denton County Transportation Authority o There are two (2) at-grade crossings with average daily traffic volumes ranging from 240 to 680 along the DCTA corridor as follows from north to south: . Sycamore Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795443G) . Prairie Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795446C) o The Dallas – Fort Worth Region Freight Study (TxDOT 2010) calls for the closure of the crossing at Prairie Street.
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o There are two tracks at Sycamore Street and one track at Prairie Street. The additional/second track at Sycamore Street is to serve the Downtown Denton Transit Center, the northern station/terminus of the DCTA. UP Choctaw Subdivision o There are five (5) at-grade crossings along the UP Choctaw Subdivision as follows from north to south: . Frame Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795314S) . FM 426/McKinney Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795315Y) . Hickory Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795316F) . Sycamore Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795318U) . Prairie Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 795319B) o FM 426/McKinney Street has an average daily traffic of 15,800 vehicles. All the other at-grade crossings have average daily traffic volumes ranging from 270 to 3,820. o Hickory Street has a moderate Priority Index. o The Dallas – Fort Worth Region Freight Study calls for the grade separation of FM 426/McKinney Street and the closure of the crossings at Frame Street, Hickory Street, and Sycamore Street. o There are two tracks throughout this area as well as an industry connection on the west side of the railroad for Morrison Milling. With the train station and the industry connection, there is a high potential for trains to queue and occupy crossings while doing so.
Transportation Network Solution: With the potential for a grade separation at FM 426/McKinney Street, it is possible to close the crossings at Frame Street, Hickory Street, Sycamore Street, and Prairie Street along the UP Choctaw Subdivision. Upon completion of the grade separation and closures, there would be a sealed corridor (i.e., no grade crossings) for nearly two miles along the UP Choctaw Subdivision from Willis Street (north of downtown) to Daugherty Street (south of downtown). This condition would not only minimize conflicts between the railway and roadway networks but also improve mobility.
Grade separate the existing at-grade crossing at FM 426/McKinney Street given the average daily traffic level and previous concept. The previous concept showed access issues and property impacts are likely with any potential grade separation configuration. Additional planning and coordination should occur to identify a grade separation solution at this crossing. Close the existing at-grade crossings at Frame Street, Hickory Street, Sycamore Street, and Prairie Street along the UP Choctaw Subdivision given the low average daily traffic level (all), previous concepts (all but Prairie Street), and Priority Index (Hickory Street).
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o The previous concept called for the closure of Prairie Street at the DCTA railroad corridor instead of at the UP Choctaw Subdivision. Since the UP Choctaw Subdivision separates commercial and industrial land uses (west side of railroad) from residential land uses (east side of railroad), the closure of the crossing at the UP Choctaw Subdivision would better maintain the roadway network within the distinct neighborhood(s). Coordination with the City of Denton is necessary to identify the ideal roadway network in this area, including alternate routes between the east-west roadways that retain crossings and the east-west roadways that would close at the railroad crossing.
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Mayhill Road
Mayhill Road crosses the DCTA at grade. There are sixty-two (62) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of about 260 vehicles per TRIMS but it is likely around 15,000 vehicles as listed in the North Central Texas Council of Governments Historic Traffic Data (trafficcounts.nctcog.org 2020). The crossing also has a moderate Priority Index. The City of Denton 2015 Mobility Plan (City of Denton 2016) calls for a new crossing of DCTA via a realigned Mayhill Road to the northwest of the existing crossing (i.e., just east of the MedPark Station). The plan also calls for a realigned Edwards Road that would follow the existing right-of-way of Mayhill Road east of the railroad until intersecting with the realigned Mayhill Road near Quailcreek Road. See Figure 3. Stakeholders also identified Mayhill Road as a location to consider a grade separation. Given the average daily traffic, Priority Index, previous concept, and stakeholder input, coordinate and plan for a grade-separated crossing, including preservation of right-of-way and access management as development occurs.
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Figure 3: City of Denton 2015 Mobility Plan Excerpt
The solid red lines are primary arterials. The dotted red lines are future primary arterials. The solid green lines are secondary arterials. The dotted black lines are future collectors. Source: City of Denton
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Justin Justin Corridor
Source: TranSystems and TxDOT.
The four (4) existing crossings and one (1) proposed crossing along the BNSF Fort Worth Subdivision in Justin are reviewed as a corridor. In this area, there are twenty-two (22) trains per day with additional train volume anticipated in the future associated with increasing freight volumes.
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Findings There are four (4) at-grade crossings as follows from north to south: o FM 407/5th Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 020557D) o 4th Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 020556W) o Downe Road (U.S. DOT Crossing 020811D) o Harmonson Road (U.S. DOT Crossing 020553B) o FM 407/5th Street has an average daily traffic of over 4,100 vehicles. All the other at-grade crossings have average daily traffic volumes ranging from 150 to 450 vehicles. o TxDOT is sponsoring the FM 407 Feasibility Study, to identify and evaluate various alternative solution concepts for FM 407 from west of Justin to FM 1830 near Bartonville (CSJ 1310-01-045). Four of the five concepts (blue, orange, red, and purple) would grade-separate FM 407 at the railroad while one of the five concepts (alternate purple) would involve a one-way couplet configuration with the existing at-grade crossing at Downe Road (eastbound) and a new at-grade crossing at 7th Street (westbound). (The non-alternate purple concept involves a two-way grade-separated crossing at Downe Road.) The corridor aerial map above depicts the proposed alignments of each concept. o Stakeholders identified all four (4) crossings as locations where a blocked/occupied crossing can substantially decrease roadway mobility. TxDOT is considering two alternatives to extend FM 1171 from its current terminus near Interstate Highway 35 West to west of FM 156 (CSJ 1311-01-055). Both concepts would grade-separate FM 1171 at the railroad just north of Harmonson Road and align/meet with John Wiley Road west of the railroad. The corridor aerial map above depicts the proposed alignment. Stakeholders identified this proposed crossing as a location to consider a grade separation. There is one track at Harmonson Road and a passing/siding (i.e., second) track from east of Hardeman Boulevard to east of Timberbrook Drive. There is a third service/yard track between FM 407/5th Street and Downe Road. With the passing/siding track, there is a high potential for trains to queue and occupy crossings while doing so.
Transportation Network Solution: With the potential for two new grade separations associated with an improved/realigned FM 407 and an extended/new FM 1171, it is possible to close the crossings at 4th Street, Downe Road, and Harmonson Road. Upon completion of the grade separation and closures, there would be two sealed corridors (i.e., no grade crossings). The first would be for nearly three miles from Strader Road in Northlake to 5th Street and the second would be for over six (6) miles from 5th Street to the BNSF
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Alliance Yard in Fort Worth (Tarrant County). This condition would not only minimize conflicts between the railway and roadway networks but also improve mobility.
Coordinate and plan for one of the alternative solution concepts involving a grade separation of FM 407 at the railroad. Coordinate and plan for the extension of FM 1171 with a grade separation at the railroad given the previous concepts and stakeholder input. Close the existing at-grade crossings at 4th Street, Downe Road, and Harmonson Road given the low average daily traffic level. Coordination with the City of Justin is necessary to identify the ideal roadway network in this area, including alternate routes between the east-west roadways that retain crossings and the east-west roadways that would close at the railroad, which may require expansions to the existing roadway network.
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Lake Dallas Swisher Road
Swisher Road crosses the DCTA corridor at grade within the City of Corinth but the limits of the Town of Lake Dallas abut the crossing to the south. See previous discussion of Swisher Road under the City of Corinth.
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Lewisville Business State Highway 121
Business State Highway 121 crosses the DCTA corridor at grade. There are sixty-four (64) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of over 41,800 vehicles as well as a moderate Priority Index, and stakeholders identifed Business State Highway 121 as a location to consider a grade separation. Given the average daily traffic level, Priority Index, and stakeholder input, a grade separation concept was developed.
Potential Grade Separation Concept: West of the railroad, the profile of Business State Highway 121 would begin to rise at the driveway to 690 Business State Highway 121 (Public Storage) and, east of the railroad, the profile of Business State Highway 121 would begin to rise at Main Street with the roadway crossing over the railroad as well as Railroad Street. The Business State Highway 121 overcrossing would include three lanes in each direction as well as a sidewalk in each direction. One-lane frontage roads (or access roads) would parallel the overcrossing on each side to serve all abutting properties as well as access to Purnell Street. Each frontage road would include a sidewalk. The frontage roads would not cross the railroad but, to the west of the railroad, the frontage roads would connect to each other via a U-turn. To the east of the railroad, the frontage roads would form a “T” intersection with Railroad Street. Access between Business State Highway 121 and Railroad Street would require an alternate route via local roads, such as FM 1171/Main Street. Alternately, U-turns are possible at the intersection of Business State Highway 121 and FM 1171/Main Street. The U-turn would accommodate WB-62 semi-trailers and other design vehicles with the same or smaller turn radius.
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No right-of-way acquisition is anticipated, but construction easements may be required. While the estimated right-of-way appears sufficient to accommodate the roadway design, there may be buildings or parking areas with limited set back from the proposed edge of road. As design advances, the proximity of adjacent development to the right-of-way should be investigated.
The probable construction cost for this configuration is $29.0 million in fiscal year 2020 dollars.
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DIST. DAL LEGEND TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-3557 METROPLEX FREIGHT MOBILITY STUDY COUNTY DENTON 500 W. 7th ST. SUITE 1100 CONTRACT NO. RETAINING WALL PAVEMENT FORT WORTH, TX 76102 ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PHASE II GRADE SEPARATION CONCEPTS (817) 339-8950 DRAWING NO. 2825 WILCREST DRIVE, SUITE 100, HOUSTON TEXAS 77042 FIRM REG. #: 3557 TEL: 713-785-9815 FAX: 713-782-6922 TBPE F-10283 EXISTING ROW ACCESS RD US DOT#414717F, BUS SH 121 SHEET NO. 1 OF 2
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FM 1171/Main Street
FM 1171/Main Street crosses the DCTA corridor at grade. There are sixty-six (66) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of over 16,000 vehicles as well as a moderate Priority Index. Even though the average daily traffic volume and Priority Index suggest consideration of a grade separation, the network configuration does not lend itself to an independent grade separation design. Access issues and property impacts, inclusive of the Old Town Station, are likely with any potential grade separation configuration. Additional monitoring and coordination should occur at this crossing.
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Hebron Parkway
Hebron Parkway crosses the DCTA corridor at grade. There are sixty-four (64) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of over 30,500 vehicles as well as a high Priority Index, and stakeholders identifed Hebron Parkway as a location to consider a grade separation. Given the average daily traffic level, Priority Index, and stakeholder input, continued planning and coordination for a grade separation should occur.
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Lake Park Road
Lake Park Road crosses the DCTA corridor at grade. There are sixty-six (66) trains per day along this portion of the DCTA. The crossing has an average daily traffic of 10,500 vehicles as well as a high Priority Index. Even though the average daily traffic level and Priority Index suggest consideration of a grade separation, the network configuration does not lend itself to an independent grade separation design. A grade separation at this crossing would require reworking other elements of the interchange with Interstate Highway 35 East due to its proximity. Additional monitoring and coordination should occur at this crossing.
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Ponder Ponder Corridor
Source: TranSystems
The four (4) existing crossings along the BNSF Fort Worth Subdivision in Ponder are reviewed as a corridor. In this area, there are twenty-two (22) trains per day with additional train volume anticipated in the future associated with increasing freight volumes.
Findings There are four (4) at-grade crossings as follows from north to south:
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o James Street, mainline (U.S. DOT Crossing 020565V) o James Street, yard (U.S. DOT Crossing 020810W) o Bailey Street (U.S. DOT Crossing 020564N) o FM 2449 (U.S. DOT Crossing 020563G) FM 2449 has an average daily traffic of 3,500 vehicles. All the other at-grade crossings have average daily traffic volumes ranging from 150 to 211. Stakeholders identified all four (4) crossings as locations where a blocked/occupied crossing can substantially decrease roadway mobility. There is one mainline track as well as a passing/siding (i.e., second) track throughout this area. There is a third service/yard track at James Street. With the passing/siding track, there is a high potential for trains to queue and occupy crossings while doing so.
Transportation Network Solution: With the potential for a grade separation at FM 2449, it is possible to close the crossings at James Street and consider an intelligent transportation system (ITS) along Bailey Street. This condition would not only minimize conflicts between the railway and roadway networks but also improve mobility.
Coordinate and plan to grade separate FM 2449 at the railroad given the stakeholder input. A grade separation solution at this location would likely require a new connector road between FM 2449 and FM 156. The corridor aerial map above depicts a proposed alignment of such a connector road. An ITS solution could be considered at Bailey Street. A dynamic message sign would alert roadway users when a train occupies the crossing and direct them to use the proposed grade-separated crossing at FM 2449 one-quarter (¼) mile to the south. For this solution to be viable there would need to be coordation with the Town of Ponder to identify the alternate routes between Bailey Street and FM 2449, which may require expansions to the existing roadway network. Close the existing at-grade crossings at James Street given the low average daily traffic level. Coordination with the Town of Ponder is necessary to identify the alternate routes between James Street and Bailey Street and/or FM 2449, which may require expansions to the existing roadway network.
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Crossings to Monitor The crossings in Table 2 have a high or moderate Priority Index but average daily traffic of less than 10,000 vehicles. Going forward, the Priority Index and the average daily traffic at each of these crossings should be monitored. If the Priority Index decreases over an extended period (e.g., five or more years), then no action would be necessary. If the Priority Index remains high or moderate over an extended period (e.g., five or more years) but the average daily traffic remains less than 10,000 vehicles then other crossing improvements could be considered. If the Priority Index remains high or moderate over an extended period (e.g., five or more years) and the average daily traffic increases to or greater than 10,000 vehicles then a grade separation could be considered.
Table 2: Crossings to Monitor -- Denton County Municipality U.S. DOT # Street Name Railroad Subdivision AADT Argyle 795330B Crawford Road UP Choctaw 5,290 Aubrey 795296W Belew Road UP Choctaw 150 Corinth 414694B Corinth Parkway (North) DCTA 7,227* Corinth 933968G Corinth Parkway (South) DCTA 3,517* Denton 795329G Johnson Street UP Choctaw 36 Krum 020574U Hopkins Road BNSF Fort Worth 776 Lake Dallas 414700C Hundley Drive DCTA 4,160 Lewisville 919241G Summit Avenue KCS Alliance 3,440 Pilot Point 795291M McKinney Street UP Choctaw 560 Sanger 020581E Bolivar Street BNSF Fort Worth 410 Sanger 020582L FM 455/Chapman Road BNSF Fort Worth 6,500 * = Stakeholders noted that the AADT at this crossing is increasing. Source: TranSystems and TRIMS
Crossings to Close The Dallas – Fort Worth Region Freight Study (TxDOT 2010) called for the closure of the crossings in Table 3, which includes the status of the closure.
Table 3: Crossings to Close from 2010 – Denton County Municipality U.S. DOT # Street Name Railroad Subdivision Status Denton 795446C Prairie Street DCTA Open Denton 795314S Frame Street UP Choctaw Open* Denton 795316F Hickory Street UP Choctaw Open* Denton 795318U Sycamore Street UP Choctaw Open* * = This study also calls for the closure of this crossing as an element of a corridor mobility solution. Source: TranSystems and TRIMS
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