DOCSLIB.ORG

TTI and the Brazos Valley Explore Possible Solutions PAGE 8 HIGH-SPEED RAIL

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
TTI and the Brazos Valley Explore Possible Solutions PAGE 8 HIGH-SPEED RAIL A PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE MEMBER OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM VOL. 41 NO. 3 2005 Is Texas ready for high-speed rail? PAGE 2 Pecos facility open for business PAGE 6 Hall of Honor welcomes three inductees PAGE 12 Tackling Midsize City Congestion TTI and the Brazos Valley explore possible solutions PAGE 8 HIGH-SPEED RAIL High-Speed Rail Dream Is the time right for high-speed rail in Texas? ipping a cup of coffee in a comfortable chair S with leg room…leaving Houston after work for an evening dinner in San Antonio… avoiding congested freeways and airports…all while being whisked along near ground level at speeds approaching 200 miles per hour (mph). Currently, that scenario is only possible in countries such as Japan and France. But Texas could be ready to make a large leap forward into high-speed rail travel. The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) is providing background research to determine the feasibility of high- speed rail in Texas. TTI is serving The Linear Shinkansen bullet train in Japan. MORE INFORMATION The bullet train is one of the three high- For more information, as a resource agency providing speed rail technologies being researched please contact Curtis expertise and analytical by TTI. Morgan at (979) 458-1683 or [email protected]. capabilities to the Texas High- speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC). T EXAS T RANSPORTATION R ESEARCHER High-speed rail technologies Incremental higher speed rail This technology involves making improvements to existing service and facilities to achieve substantial travel time savings. The proposed high-speed rail line would travel on the same right-of- way, and possibly the same track as freight trains. “The condition of the track is really what determines how fast the train can go,” says Morgan. “Incremental high-speed rail could involve putting in a second track so the freight and rail trains The United States Department of Transportation designated future high-speed rail corridors could have increased capacity, throughout the country to connect certain cities. The above map illustrates the federally which would also mean putting designated high-speed rail corridors and the existing Amtrak service corridors. Other proposed routes form a “triangle” connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. in a second bridge at some crossings.” TTI’s involvement with nects Little Rock, Texarkana, Fort THSRTC began with a proposal to Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Okla- European/Japanese style present a series of white papers and homa City and Tulsa. “Bullet Trains” reports. The first report, written With a project the size and scope In the mid 1960s, Japan by Craig Roco and Les Olson was of a high speed rail system, there introduced the first bullet train that an analysis of past high speed rail are many technical and financial is considered to be the inspiration efforts in Texas. The report, “Policy areas to evaluate. TTI is also for other similar type systems in and Financial Analysis of High- documenting the steps required operation today. The trains run on Speed Rail Ventures in the State of for the development of high speed dedicated rail lines and achieve Texas,” was published in 2004. rail and helping THSRTC establish speeds up to 185 mph. The purpose of the next paper a compendium of information on Long touted for their excellent is to present the options available the types of assessments, studies safety and on-time record, high- for different high speed rail and decisions necessary to make speed rail lines connect much of technologies (see sidebar). high speed rail a reality in Texas. Europe and Asia, with existing “High speed rail means different Future work may include systems in the United Kingdom, things to different people,” says assisting THRSTC in locating and France, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Curtis Morgan, assistant research collecting necessary data such as Korea, Taiwan and China. scientist with TTI. “So when you maps, population and employment Maglev say high speed rail, you have to density, strategic military transport Maglev (short for magnetic make sure people know what concerns and freight needs. levitation) trains use powerful you are talking about in terms of TTI may also help evaluate the magnets that allow trains to float technology.” trade-offs between system speed over a guideway using the basic Along with presenting the tech- and cost by documenting the high principles of magnets to replace nologies, Morgan is also evaluat- speed rail options that are in use the old steel wheel and train ing the various high speed rail throughout the world. tracks. The newest innovation routes, which have been proposed “It is an honor for THSRTC to in high-speed rail technology, over the years by different agen- partner with such a distinguished maglev trains can travel at speeds cies. For example, the United States research organization, which will up to 310 mph. Department of Transportation (US study vital aspects of the high- Maglev trains do not use a DOT) has designated future high speed rail system plan,” says John conventional train engine. The speed rail corridors throughout the Happ, THSRTC vice-president electrified coils in the guideway country to connect certain cities. and College Station City Council walls and the track combine to In 2000, US DOT designated the member. propel the train. South Central corridor, which con- T EXAS T RANSPORTATION R ESEARCHER 3 WORKSHOPS The Best Laid Plats Workshops emphasize the value of involving TxDOT early in land development In a series of workshops, based on Texas Department “Early.”of Transportation (TxDOT) sponsored research, conducted at nine districts across the state, early was the watchword of the day. If attendees took nothing else from the daylong sessions conducted by Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) researchers, they should have at least left knowing that involving TxDOT in the earliest stages of land development adjacent to on- system roadways can help prevent a lot of heartburn and headaches down the road. Plan the land Most local jurisdictions follow a multi-staged At this stage, TxDOT would most like to see the par- process in their review and approval of subdivision cel layout and make suggestions for shared/joint access plats and development plans. As developers and easements or cross-access easements for the smoothest, other planners go through the stages of turning land safest traffic flow and access once the property is de- into subdivisions and other developments, they must veloped. It is also an important time for TxDOT and decide early on what to put where. Known as the local jurisdictions to coordinate on right-of-way needs “platting” stage of development, it’s at this time that to ensure that future development (or redevelopment) new property lines are established and used to create of the parcel is coordinated with future improvements new parcels. planned for the roadway. 4 T EXAS T RANSPORTATION R ESEARCHER WORKSHOPS process, show how local decisions impact state facilities, and to stress the importance of TxDOT-local coordination in the planning stages of development,” says Hard. “The workshops are targeted for TxDOT employees, but planners and engineers from local jurisdictions were also invited in order to discuss current local TxDOT cooperative efforts and potentially how these could be improved.” The team-taught workshops explained how TxDOT can coordinate with cities, counties and other local entities, including reviewing plats and site plans for access, right-of-way issues, driveways and traffic flow. “It’s not possible to talk about the importance of TxDOT involvement in the process without talking about access management,” says Eisele. “Access management Workshop attendees get hands-on experience reviewing plats for involves planning and coordinating the location, design land use and traffic flow. Involving TxDOT at the platting stage helps and operation of driveways together with internal ensure a smooth completion process and better traffic flow. roadway design features such as turn lanes, median “Early involvement in the process is especially help- treatments, and median openings. Applying these ful, particularly for fast-growing, urban districts like concepts, which are detailed in both the TxDOT Access ours,” says Brian Barth, director of Transportation Management Manual and TxDOT Roadway Design Planning and Development for TxDOT’s Dallas Dis- Manual, is crucial to the land development process.” trict. “Involving TxDOT in the process during the pre- City officials from the area, various TxDOT employees liminary plat stage, when there is still some flexibility, is and county representatives were on hand for a workshop beneficial for everyone involved.” held recently at the Dallas District office. Attendees got a Echoing those sentiments, Mark Marek, TxDOT’s hands-on look at how complex planning for access can be Design Division director, stresses the importance of and how competing interests or landowners can present coordination throughout the development process. real problems in need of coordinated solutions. “Having a cooperative effort between state and local entities during the development stage precludes many Early involvement pays off problems later on,” says Marek. The workshops in the districts allowed Hard and While cities and counties have historically been Eisele to emphasize meaningful benefits of involv- responsible for reviewing and approving subdivisions ing TxDOT early in land development. Such benefits and land development in Texas, TxDOT remains include: responsible for access and right-of-way along state • coordinated traffic flow through developed areas roads. Therefore, a relationship between the developer, and along corridors, the local entity in charge of approving plans and TxDOT is key to a smooth process for land development. • better, more integrated decision making and land In a survey of Texas cities, nearly two-thirds of the use planning, cities surveyed already include TxDOT in the plat review • increased input during planning stages on local process to some degree.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Brazos Valley Coordinated Transportation Plan Update
    2017 Brazos Valley Coordinated Transportation Plan Update Approved by Independent Stakeholder Committee, February 15, 2017 BRAZOS VALLEY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE Thank you This update of the 2017 Coordinated Transportation Plan was made possible by numerous stakeholders throughout the region. We would like to thank our staff and numerous stakeholders and active citizens for their participation in this plan. BVCOG Staff Navasota Cab & Courier Leon County Health Resource Michael Parks Rance Parham Center Travis Halm Donna Danford Clay Barnett Texas Veterans Commission Gloria McCarty Jeffrey English Troy Robie Monica Rainey Madison County Health Vietnam Veterans Association Resource Center Brazos Transit District Thomas Powell Towanda Webber Wendy Weedon Sarah Santoy Workforce Solutions – Jobs Calvert Senior Center Center & Childcare Bea Cephas Brazos Valley Center for Gaylen Lange Independent Living Robert Gonzales Washington County Healthy Jackie Pacha Living Association Andrew Morse Area Agency on Aging Toy Kurtz Troy Howell Ronnie Gipson Cyndy Belt Stephen Galvin City of Bryan Tracy Glass Lindsay Hackett Department of Assistive and Brazos Valley Area Agency on Rehabilitative Services Regional Citizens Aging Virginia Herrera Ann Boehm Ronnie Gipson Steven Galvin Texas A&M Health Science Center Bryan-College Station MPO Karla Blaine Daniel Rudge Debbie Muesse Brad McCaleb Elizabeth Gonzalez-Silva Bart Benthul Angela Alaniz Heart of Texas Regional Burleson County Health Advisory Council Resource Commission Gary Clouse Albert Ramirez Sherii Alexander Housing Voucher Program Karla Flanagan Grimes County Health Resource Center Workforce Solutions Brazos Betty Feldman Valley Lara Meece Patricia Buck Nancy Franek Shawna Rendon 1 BRAZOS VALLEY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE Contents Thank you ........................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary ...........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Groundwater Conservation Districts * 1
    Confirmed Groundwater Conservation Districts * 1. Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District - 11/7/1989 2. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer CD - 8/13/1987 DALLAM SHERMAN HANSFORD OCHILTREE LIPSCOMB 3. Bee GCD - 1/20/2001 60 4. Blanco-Pedernales GCD - 1/23/2001 5. Bluebonnet GCD - 11/5/2002 34 6. Brazoria County GCD - 11/8/2005 HARTLEY MOORE HUTCHINSON ROBERTS 7. Brazos Valley GCD - 11/5/2002 HEMPHILL 8. Brewster County GCD - 11/6/2001 9. Brush Country GCD - 11/3/2009 10. Calhoun County GCD - 11/4/2014 OLDHAM POTTER CARSON WHEELER 11. Central Texas GCD - 9/24/2005 63 GRAY Groundwater Conservation Districts 12. Clear Fork GCD - 11/5/2002 13. Clearwater UWCD - 8/21/1999 COLLINGSWORTH 14. Coastal Bend GCD - 11/6/2001 RANDALL 15. Coastal Plains GCD - 11/6/2001 DEAF SMITH ARMSTRONG DONLEY of 16. Coke County UWCD - 11/4/1986 55 17. Colorado County GCD - 11/6/2007 18. Comal Trinity GCD - 6/17/2015 Texas 19. Corpus Christi ASRCD - 6/17/2005 PARMER CASTRO SWISHER BRISCOE HALL CHILDRESS 20. Cow Creek GCD - 11/5/2002 21. Crockett County GCD - 1/26/1991 22. Culberson County GCD - 5/2/1998 HARDEMAN 23. Duval County GCD - 7/25/2009 HALE 24. Evergreen UWCD - 8/30/1965 BAILEY LAMB FLOYD MOTLEY WILBARGER 27 WICHITA FOARD 25. Fayette County GCD - 11/6/2001 36 COTTLE 26. Garza County UWCD - 11/5/1996 27. Gateway GCD - 5/3/2003 CLAY KNOX 74 MONTAGUE LAMAR RED RIVER CROSBY DICKENS BAYLOR COOKE 28. Glasscock GCD - 8/22/1981 COCHRAN HOCKLEY LUBBOCK KING ARCHER FANNIN 29.
    [Show full text]
  • The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District: a Case
    THE BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY IN TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION Katherine D. Teel, B.A. Thesis Prepared for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS August 2011 APPROVED: Randolph B. Campbell, Major Professor Andrew Torget, Committee Member J. Todd Moye, Committee Member Richard McCaslin, Chair of the Department of History James D. Meernik, Acting Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School Teel, Katherine D. The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District: A case study in Texas groundwater conservation. Master of Arts (History), August 2011, 90 pp., 6 illustrations, bibliography, 110 titles. This thesis examines the history of groundwater management through the development of groundwater conservation districts in Texas. Political, economic, ideological, and scientific understandings of groundwater and its regulation varied across the state, as did the natural resource types and quantities, which created a diverse and complicated position for lawmakers and landowners. Groundwater was consistently interpreted as a private property right and case law protected unrestricted use for the majority of the twentieth-century even as groundwater resources crossed property and political boundaries, and water tables declined particularly during the second-half of the century. The case study of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District describes the complicated history of groundwater in Texas as the state attempted to balance natural resource legislation and private property rights and illuminate groundwater’s importance for the future. Copyright 2011 by Katherine D. Teel ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to personally thank my committee for leading me through the thesis process and degree. The entire committee was helpful and encouraging throughout, consistently challenged my academic abilities, and pushed me to develop as a historian.
    [Show full text]
  • Texoma Workforce Development Board Member Manual
    TEXOMA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBER MANUAL Section 1 - Introduction What is a Workforce Board? Workforce Boards are a local unit of government created by the Texas Legislature in 1995. Boards are the locally controlled entity designated to administer employment and training programs throughout the state. There are 28 Boards in the state of Texas. Each Board must have 51% of its members appointed from the private sector. Other categories that must be represented are: secondary education, post-secondary education, adult education, literacy, organized labor, rehabilitation and community based organizations. What is a Workforce Development Area? There are 28 Workforce Development Areas (WDA) in the state of Texas. The Texoma Workforce Development Area includes Cooke, Fannin and Grayson Counties. On the map below, the Texoma Workforce Development Area is listed as #25. Local Workforce Development Boards 1. Panhandle 2. South Plains 3. North Texas 4. North Central 5. Tarrant County 6. Dallas 7. North East 8. East Texas 9. West Central 10. Upper Rio Grande 11. Permian Basin 12. Concho Valley 13. Heart of Texas 14. Capital Area 15. Rural Capital 16. Brazos Valley 17. Deep East Texas 18. South East Texas 19. Golden Crescent 20. Alamo 21. South Texas 22. Coastal Bend 23. Lower Rio Grande Valley 24. Cameron County 25. Texoma 26. Central Texas 27. Middle Rio Grande 28. Gulf Coast Who is a CEO? The CEOs are the Chief Elected Officials for each Board area. CEOs are defined in the legislation (HB 1863) that created Boards. For Texoma, the CEOs are the three county judges and the mayor of the largest city (Sherman).
    [Show full text]
  • SPEEDLINES, HSIPR Committee, Issue
    High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail SPEEDLINES JULY 2017 ISSUE #21 2 CONTENTS SPEEDLINES MAGAZINE 3 HSIPR COMMITTEE CHAIR LETTER 5 APTA’S HS&IPR ROI STUDY Planes, trains, and automobiles may have carried us through the 7 VIRGINIA VIEW 20th century, but these days, the future buzz is magnetic levitation, autonomous vehicles, skytran, jet- 10 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES packs, and zip lines that fit in a backpack. 15 MAGLEV » p.15 18 HYPERLOOP On the front cover: Futuristic visions of transport systems are unlikely to 20 SPOTLIGHT solve our current challenges, it’s always good to dream. Technology promises cleaner transportation systems for busy metropolitan cities where residents don’t have 21 CASCADE CORRIDOR much time to spend in traffic jams. 23 USDOT FUNDING TO CALTRAINS CHAIR: ANNA BARRY VICE CHAIR: AL ENGEL SECRETARY: JENNIFER BERGENER OFFICER AT LARGE: DAVID CAMERON 25 APTA’S 2017 HSIPR CONFERENCE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: PETER GERTLER EDITOR: WENDY WENNER PUBLISHER: AL ENGEL 29 LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: KENNETH SISLAK ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: ERIC PETERSON LAYOUT DESIGNER: WENDY WENNER 31 NY PENN STATION RENEWAL © 2011-2017 APTA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SPEEDLINES is published in cooperation with: 32 GATEWAY PROGRAM AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION 1300 I Street NW, Suite 1200 East Washington, DC 20005 35 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS “The purpose of SPEEDLINES is to keep our members and friends apprised of the high performance passenger rail envi- ronment by covering project and technology developments domestically and globally, along with policy/financing break- throughs. Opinions expressed represent the views of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of APTA nor its High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Committee.” 4 Dear HS&IPR Committee & Friends : I am pleased to continue to the newest issue of our Committee publication, the acclaimed SPEEDLINES.
    [Show full text]
  • Soil Survey of Brazos County, Texas
    United States In cooperation with Department of Texas Agricultural Agriculture Experiment Station and Soil Survey of Texas State Soil and Water Natural Conservation Board Brazos County, Resources Conservation Service Texas 3 How To Use This Soil Survey General Soil Map The general soil map, which is a color map, shows the survey area divided into groups of associated soils called general soil map units. This map is useful in planning the use and management of large areas. To find information about your area of interest, locate that area on the map, identify the name of the map unit in the area on the color-coded map legend, then refer to the section General Soil Map Units for a general description of the soils in your area. Detailed Soil Maps The detailed soil maps can be useful in planning the use and management of small areas. To find information about your area of interest, locate that area on the Index to Map Sheets. Note the number of the map sheet and turn to that sheet. Locate your area of interest on the map sheet. Note the map unit symbols that are in that area. Turn to the Contents, which lists the map units by symbol and name and shows the page where each map unit is described. The Contents shows which table has data on a specific land use for each detailed soil map unit. Also see the Contents for sections of this publication that may address your specific needs. 4 This soil survey is a publication of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies.
    [Show full text]
  • Grimes County Health Services Directory
    Grimes County Health Services Directory 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Emergency Numbers ............................................................................ 1 Police ............................................................................................. 1 Fire ................................................................................................ 1 Ambulance .................................................................................... 1 Sheriff’s Department ..................................................................... 1 Texas Highway Patrol ................................................................... 1 Other Emergency Numbers ................................................................. 2 Health Services ..................................................................................... 5 Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services ..................................... 5 Audiologists .................................................................................. 5 Chiropractors ................................................................................. 5 Counseling/Mental Health ............................................................. 5 Dentists .......................................................................................... 5 Diabetic Supplies .......................................................................... 6 DNA and Drug Testing ................................................................. 6 Fitness ..........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Anderson County UWCD 2007 Management Plan
    ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2007-2012 Water Management Plan Adopted: July 12, 2007 450 ACR 409, Palestine, Texas 75803 903-729-8066 [email protected] Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District Water Management Plan 2007-2012 CREATION OF THE DISTRICT The Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District is created under the authority ofArticle XVI, Section 59, ofthe Texas Constitution by Senate Bill 1518 on May 15, 1989. RIGHTS, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT The district was originally governed by Chapter 52, Texas Water Code, which was repealed by the 74th Legislature in 1995. The district is now governed by and subject to Chapter 36, Texas Water Code, and has all the powers, duties, authorities and responsibilities provided by Chapter 36, Texas Water Code. The district is also governed by the Texas Administrative Code: Title 31 Natural Resources and Conservation, Part 10 Texas Water Development Board, Chapter 356 Groundwater Management. 1. The district may prohibit the pumping or use ofgroundwater ifthe district determinesthat the pumpingwould present an unreasonable risk ofpollution. 2. The district may limit the pumping ofgroundwater to uses determined by the board to benefit the district. 3. The district may requirepersonsholdinga permit for an injectionwell to purchase water from the district. 4. The district may adopt regulationsfor the disposal ofsalt dome leachate in the district or may require disposal ofsalt dome leachate outside the district. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Qualifications To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be: 1. a resident ofthe district, 2. at least 18 years ofage; and 3. not otherwise disqualified by Section 50.026, Water Code Composition ofthe Board The board ofthe district is composed ofnine members.
    [Show full text]
  • Texas Continuum of Care Regions 2018
    Dallam Sherman Hansford Ochiltree Lipscomb Texas Hartley Moore Hutchinson Roberts Hemphill Oldham Potter Carson Gray Wheeler Continuum of Care Collings- Deaf Smith Randall Armstrong Donley worth Childress Regions Parmer Castro Swisher Briscoe Hall Hardeman Bailey Lamb Hale Floyd Motley Cottle 2018 Foard Wilbarger Wichita Clay Montague Lamar Red River Cochran Hockley Lubbock Crosby Dickens King Knox Baylor Archer Cooke Grayson Fannin Delta Bowie Franklin Morris Throck- Jack Wise Denton Titus Yoakum Terry Lynn Garza Kent Stonewall Young Collin Hopkins Haskell morton Hunt Cass Camp Rockwall Rains Marion Shackel- Parker Tarrant Dallas Wood Upshur Gaines Scurry Jones Stephens Palo Pinto Dawson Borden Fisher ford Kaufman Harrison Gregg Van Zandt Hood Johnson Ellis Smith Martin Mitchell Eastland Andrews Howard Nolan Taylor Callahan Erath Somervell Henderson Panola Rusk Hill Navarro Comanche Bosque Cherokee El Paso Loving Winkler Ector Midland Glasscock Sterling Coke Runnels Coleman Anderson Brown Shelby Hamilton Freestone Nacogdoches McLennan Ward Mills San Limestone Augustine Hudspeth Culberson Crane Tom Coryell Upton Reagan Green Concho Houston Reeves Irion Falls Leon Angelina Sabine McCulloch Lampasas San Saba Trinity Bell Newton Robertson Madison Jasper Schleicher Menard Burnet Polk Pecos Milam Walker Tyler Jeff Davis Mason Brazos Llano Williamson Grimes San Crockett Burleson Jacinto Sutton Kimble Gillespie Travis Lee Montgomery Hardin Blanco Terrell Washington Orange Bastrop Kerr Hays Waller Liberty Presidio Val Verde Edwards Kendall Austin
    [Show full text]
  • Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study June 2017 Combined FEIS and ROD Page-Iii
    In coordination with Oklahoma DOT Combined Service-Level Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision Prepared by June 2017 Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision Table of Contents 1. Final Environmental Impact Statement ...................................................................... FEIS-1 1.1 FAST Act Provisions .............................................................................................. FEIS-2 1.2 Selection of NEPA Preferred Alternatives ........................................................... FEIS-4 1.3 Public Outreach since the Release of the DEIS .............................................. FEIS-23 1.4 DEIS Errata Sheets ........................................................................................... FEIS-26 2. Record of Decision ...................................................................................................... ROD-1 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... ROD-1 2.2 Alternatives Considered in Draft Environmental Impact Statement ................ ROD-8 2.3 Public Outreach and Opportunities to Comment ............................................ ROD-13 2.4 Description of the NEPA Selected Alternatives and Environmental Effects . ROD-15 2.5 Measures to Minimize Harm ............................................................................ ROD-32 2.6 Monitoring and Enforcement ..........................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Available Funds for Economic Disaster Recovery
    Brazos Valley Regional Economic Disaster Resiliency LEON Continuity of ROBERTSON Operations Plan MADISON BRAZOS GRIMES BURLESON WASHINGTON PRPC NORTEX SPAG TEXOMA ARK-TEX WCTCOG NCTCOG ETCOG PBRPC HOTCOG CTCOG CVCOG DETCOG CAPCOG RGCOG SETRPC MRGDC H-GAC AACOG GCRPC RESILIENCY PLAN FOR: CBCOG STDC LRGVDC (YOUR BUSINESS NAME) Economic Disaster Resiliency Plan | Brazos Valley Council of Governments Table of Contents Objectives of Economic Disaster Resiliency Continuity of Operations Plan ................................................. 1 Economic Disaster Resiliency Planning Process ............................................................................................ 1 Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) .................................................................................................................. 3 Risk Management ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Business Continuity Plan ....................................................................................................................... 4 COVID-19 Risk Management ................................................................................................................. 5 Step 1: About Your Business ........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Notice of Public Meeting
    THE STATE OF TEXAS cour,.'TY OF McLENNAN r l\4eetln" n CQP)' of which is llttached This is to certify thol th.• r:i::•trn :oard at th~ Co11r1 hou••,,. required he.reto, was posted on the oflicia u e \ ID ~D by Article 62.52-17 V. T. C. S. d ,.,., , 20_(7_ Execute on_!.---:..::...---· J. A. "Andy" Horwell, Co,,r,;; Clerk McLennct11an Cou ty, Texas By ~ ·Q,J)/.AIL.!Deputy Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING POLICY BOARD OF THE WACO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WACO, TEXAS 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2020 South Waco Community Center 2815 Speight Ave Waco, Texas AGENDA I. Gall to Order, Proof of Posting. II. Public Hearing regarding any discussion or action item on this agenda. In accordance with requirements identified in Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, the public is permitted to address the Policy Board regarding any action or discussion item identified on this agenda. Ill. Approval of the November 21, 2019 meeting minutes. IV. Presentation to Councilman Dillon Meek in appreciation for his service as chair of the Waco MPO Policy Board during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. V. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution 2020-1: Adoption of Connections 2045: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan . A. Staff Presentation B. Public Hearing C. Consideration and Action P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5650 www.waco-texas.com/cms-m po m [email protected] VI. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution 2020-2: Appointment of an MPO representative to the Heart of Texas Regional Transportation Coordination Council.
    [Show full text]