Segment Two Committee Meeting

March 21, 2011

Lufkin, I-69 Segment Two Committee Meeting March 21, 2011 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Welcome/Introductions

Administrative Marc Williams Facilitator • Review February 2011 Conference Call Notes

I-69 Program Priority Factors Review Marc Williams Facilitator • Motor vehicle crash data • 2035 Traffic Forecasts

Public Involvement Activities Katz & Associates

Statewide and District Funding Presentation TxDOT District Staff

Discussion of Next Meeting Activities Doise Miers TxDOT

www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/committees/i69/default.htm

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59 610 Pasadena 99 HOBBY AIRPORT ELLINGTON FIELD B ra zo s Riv er 8 8 146 Fort Bend 87 90A

Smithers Lake 45 6 59 Galveston County Water Reservoir Galveston 197 288 Brazoria 108

36 Wharton Mustang Lake East/ Mustang Lake West Galveston

03/15/2011 752 323 23 1990 2022 294 294 322 Forecasted 2035 Average Daily Traffic for 220 Freestone 861 Anderson 319 Sections within Limits of C3S016C 2 228 Cherokee Nacogdoches Corridor Sections Ot2h27er 1272 Upgrade of Existing US 59 Alignment Commercial Airport 2423 2022 831 227 Primary Dee22p7 Draft Seaport US 59 R54e2 lief Route Alignment 21 1733 San Redesignate to Interstate r Highway - eInterstate 7 103 Augustine v 2.08 2663 i 3178 229 R Total Truck % Highway - US Marked 9.99 151U1 S 59 Section ID 2160 s 2.08 Traffic Traffic Trucks 3313 o HoustHoinghwa y - State Marked z 50,500 11,000 22% 9.99 ReLdeesoignnate to Interstate Section ID Crockett a Lufkin r 94

9.99 Redesignate to Interstate SectUio2rn3b2 aIDn Area 357 2712 B 2781 Angelina 357 2110 Burke 132 County 2967 69 811 19 Diboll Davy Crockett 358 1280 WORKING DRAFT National Forest 2.07 231 Project Section Designations are Total Truck % 1309 2781 Nec 0 5 10 20 2.07 hes R Traffic Traffic Trucks based on the CSC input to date3154 iver 1119 1280 63 977 Miles 3151 3317 39,200 12,100 31% Source: 2009 TxDOT Traffic Counts 59 579 Trinity Jasper Piney C Relief Route Note: Forecasts are derived from 2009 Average ADT using a reek combination of historic traffic growth, forecasted population 2.06 94 Corrigan Total Truck % growth, and TxDOT's Statewide Analysis Model outputs Traffic Traffic Trucks 2.06 41,700 11,800 28% Madison Moscow

Seven Oaks 190 90 2.05 45 Total Truck % Traffic Traffic Trucks 2.05 Tyler 37,000 10,700 29% 19 Polk Walker Livingston

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2.01b Total Truck % Traffic Traffic Trucks 225,000 22,500 10% 90

249 HOUSTON INTER- CONTINENTAL AIRPORT 1960 1960 Humble Jefferson 146 290 8 59 8 2.01a 2.01a Waller Total Truck % TrafHficarrTirsaffic Trucks 10 350,000 24,500 7% Houston Pattison 10 Baytown 124 10 Chambers 6 99

59 610 Pasadena 99 HOBBY AIRPORT ELLINGTON FIELD B Galveston Bay ra zo s Riv er 8 8 146 Fort Bend 87 90A

45 6 59 Galveston 197 288 Brazoria 108

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TxDOT I-69 PROJECT - SEGMENT TWO

PUBLIC OUTREACH PLANNING DISCUSSION Lufkin, Texas, March 21, 2011

Discussion Objective: Capture sufficient information from Segment Two committee members to enable effective local communications during the project, including local background, potential issues, communication objectives, strategic priorities and logistics

1. General update a. Current community awareness of I-69 b. Current community opinions, both negative and positive c. Communities with specific concerns and suggestions on local projects d. Current status: what has changed since November Update Report?

2. Past public outreach: what has been done? What has worked? a. Written materials b. Media c. Other

3. Information Plan a. The top three messages and ideas b. Supporting information c. Q&A

4. Outreach objectives: what would you like to see? a. Materials b. Meetings with officials, organizations c. Website d. Electronic i. Existing databases? ii. Email sources?

5. Spokespersons for the segment / Segment committee involvement, leadership a. Suggestions for committee spokesperson(s) b. Segment committee availability c. Media workshops

6. Public gatherings a. Community meeting options b. If community meetings, which communities?

7. Logistics (if community meetings) a. Meeting locations b. Committee member attendance PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

STARTER IDEAS

Materials • I-69 program fact sheet • Segment Committee fact sheet • I-69 brochure • FAQ document • Information kits • Newspaper inserts • Advertising • Message cards/pocket cards • PowerPoint presentations

Mass Distribution • Advertising (e.g., meeting notices) • Media relations (media releases, story ideas, appearances) • Website content • Flier distribution • Public service announcements (radio, TV) • Partnerships (e.g., companies helping distribute information)

Direct Contact • City council meetings • Speakers bureau (e.g., Rotary, Chambers) • Community events (booths, handouts) • Library displays • Community open houses • Community forums

2030 Committee findings

• Need $315 billion to keep up (not improve) • Expect to have about half that amount available • Updated estimate: needs through 2035 will be about $370 billion

1 2 3 Funding Challenges

• Inflation • Fuel efficiency • Federal funding • Aging infrastructure • Other uses of funds

Points to Consider

• Maximize traditional resources: – Address other uses of State Highway Fund currently supporting other state services

– Improve TxDOT efficiency

TxDOT does not advocate any particular option.

4 Points to Consider • Create new capital: – Increase vehicle registration fees – Index/increase fuel tax – Local options – Vehicle miles traveled fee – Increase federal rate of return – Explore other resources TxDOT does not advocate any particular option.

Points to Consider

• Continue or expand programs: – Public-private partnerships – Bonding – Tolling – Transportation Reinvestment Zones

TxDOT does not advocate any particular option.

5 6 Conclusion

• Complex problem • No simple solution • Transportation vital to economy/quality of life • Must consider rail, public transportation, aviation, other modes • Public, elected officials will determine priorities

7 Stay up-to-date with your projects and TxDOT’s performance www.txdot.gov

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Thank you! Dennis Cooley Lufkin District Engineer [email protected] (936) 634-4433

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