Documentation of Public Hearing

Project Location Jefferson County

United States (US) Highway 69 CSJ: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

Project Limits Interstate Highway (IH) 10 to Tram Road Phase 1: IH-10 to LNVA Canal Phase 2: LNVA Canal to Tram Road

Hearing Location Roy Guess Elementary School 8055 Old Voth Road, Beaumont, TX 77708

Hearing Date and Time April 26, 2018, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Open House 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Translation Services none

Presenters Adam Jack, P.E., TxDOT Beaumont District Leanna Sheppard, TxDOT Beaumont District Rudy Chapa, P.E., Entech Civil Engineers

Elected Officials in Attendance The Honorable Allison Getz, Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector The Honorable Mike Getz, Beaumont City Council, Ward 2 The Honorable Earl White, Jefferson County Constable, Precinct 1 The Honorable James White, Texas State Representative, District 19

760.06.TEM

Total Number of Attendees (approx.) 62

Total Number of Commenters 14 at Hearing 168 through other means

Contents

A. Comment/response matrix B. Public hearing officer certification C. Notices D. Sign-in sheets E. Transcript F. Comments received G. Figures

760.06.TEM Section A Comment / Response Matrix

760.06.TEM US 69 Widening ‐ Jefferson County Public Hearing Comment Response Matrix

Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number A traffic noise analysis was conducted for the US 69 project in accordance with TxDOT’s FHWA‐approved Guidelines for Analysis and Abatement of Roadway Traffic Noise. TxDOT used the FHWA traffic noise modeling software to calculate the existing and predicted traffic noise levels at receiver locations representative of the land use activity areas adjacent to the project area. The analysis indicates that traffic noise impacts would occur; therefore, Comment Attenuate roadway noise in residential areas. Create buffer zones with planted abatement measures (traffic management, alteration of roadway alignment, buffer zone, and 1 (no name) 4/26/2018 Form at Public Noise areas. noise barriers) were considered and evaluated. Before an abatement measure can be Hearing proposed into a project, it must be both feasible and reasonable. For this project, the abatement measure that is both feasible and reasonable is a noise wall along the northbound frontage road between Blackmon and Anderson. The noise wall cannot be constructed without the approval of the adjacent property owner. A noise workshop is scheduled with the property owner, and approval to construct the noise wall is pending. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements (no name) Real Estate Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 2 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Agent Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 3 (no name) 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. It's bad for business. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number Comment 4 (no name) 5/1/2018 Form at Other Create 2 left turn lanes from 11th St frontage road eastbound onto 11th St. Geometry Work on IH‐10 itself is not included as part of this project. Event The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and My ideal for the Beaumont Texas Delaware St. exit in question is to remove all Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements grass median separating Highway 69 from the service road starting at the newly 5 William Adams 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency installed exit in the IH10 curve all the way to the overpass at Delaware. Essentially Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the 5 lanes wide of connected traffic to allow merging distance. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 6 Carol Alford 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Closing the Delaware exit off Eastex (69) cuts off access traveling to homes and The Hon. Becky Ames, Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment businesses both east and westbound, without traveling to Lucas and looping back 7 Mayor, City of 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail or 11th Street to Delaware. Both are out of the way for homeowners and Beaumont Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the businesses. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Please know that I generally am not one to voice a public opinion or challenge actions that a government entity normally considers to be in the best interest of the taxpayer. However, I have been following with interest the possibility that TXDOT will close the Delaware exit ramp.As a resident that has lived in the area in question for many years, my wife & I utilize that specific exit ramp every day of The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and the week and sometimes several times a day. During all the years of taking that relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with exit I have only observed maybe one or two minor fender bender accidents at that predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is location. Based on my observation the accidents were failure of a driver to remain expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 in their designated left turning lane. One of the main reasons why this potential vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only closure is of interest to me is because several years ago, TXDOT closed off the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware west bound entrance to Eastex freeway that allowed one to head Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements toward downtown Beaumont or access IH 10 East. At that time, I did not provide 8 Rodney Ames 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency any input regarding that specific closing. Some of the same reasons being cited for Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the latest proposed closure were utilized when the entrance ramp was closed. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the That closure created a very poor situation where we now have to take a more purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound time consuming route to downtown. Also the route we now have to drive is very Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the congested with transits & vehicles and the closing provided absolutely no benefit general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing for safe drivers that utilized the previous entrance ramp. With that said, I see the northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th same exact situation if the current exit ramp is removed. If you resided in the area Street exit. and drove one or more times every day, I think you would agree. The Delaware exit is a main roadway to west Beaumont and surely that has to be an alternative to closing off this important exit. Please except this email as confirmation that I am 100% against closing the northbound exit ramp to Delaware. Thanks for your time and consideration regarding this important matter. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

I have a residence off Delaware in the Delaware Place subdivision. My wife owns a Commercial Real Estate business on Delaware and many of my constituents that use the Delaware exit North bound off Hwy 69 N. have shared their displeasure with the proposed closure of the Delaware exit. I drive this route daily and have observed some of the safety issues that TXDOT has proposed that this closure would supposedly fix. I also have driven all the alternatives suggested by TXDOT. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and The alternative routes as proposed are already very congested especially during relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with the peak travel time, i.e. I‐10 @11th street north to Delaware and beyond, the 11th predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is th street exit off I‐10 West bound, the 11 street exit off I‐10 East bound, the Lucas expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 exit North of the existing Delaware exit, to name a few. Closing this exit may vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only reduce the number of accidents caused by the merging traffic off I‐10 and the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and The Hon. Eddie Arnold, North 69/96 traffic which is a good thing. However, I believe you will be adding Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Jefferson County 9 4/26/2018 E‐Mail unnecessary traffic on all the other options I mentioned above, causing potential Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Commissioner, Precinct accidents at those locations as well as increasing frustration of the local traveling Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the 1 public. I would be interested in the number of recorded accidents at the exit ramp benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the location since the new north bound lane was added in 2017, allowing the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound spreading of traffic North. I have exited off Hwy 69/96 at the Delaware exit at all Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the times day and night and I have never been backed up on the shoulder of N. Hwy general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing 69 due to exiting on Delaware. The bottleneck is the merging of the north bound th northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11 2 lane feeder into one lane causing traffic to back up several blocks. Again this Street exit. only occurs during the rush hour traffic times. If the Delaware exit is closed, I would strongly suggest widening the feeder to 2 lane all the way to the Delaware crossing. I appreciate the opportunity to share my concerns. I am leaving to go out of town this afternoon and will not be in attendance for the Public Meeting. I would appreciate if my comments are made as an official objection to the closure of the N. bound Delaware exit.

The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only This is not the answer. We purposely built on Delaware for the ease of access. The expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and route to downtown has made it more difficult for us, but it made sense. Closing Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 10 Sheri Arnold 5/9/2018 our exit at Delaware simply re‐routes traffic through already busy streets. Our Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail drive time would increase ‐ I cannot imagine the city will agree to close this Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the necessary access point. No!! No!! No!! benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I object to the plan to close this exit ramp. The alternatives of using Lucas St. or expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 11 Minnette Babineaux 4/26/2018 E‐Mail from US‐69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the their homes. This is unsafe. Surely another alternative is possible. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I am opposed to the closing of this exit. I feel that it would add undue traffic on expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and our local neighborhood roads and create further problems for getting around Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Beaumont. Please consider the option of leaving this exit open and possible 12 Julie Banister 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency lengthening the ramp to join the feeder road earlier, or other options, to relieve Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the traffic congestion. Our City Council opposes this closure, too. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 13 Bailey Barnett 5/10/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Exit is used to get to job on time. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail We have numerous patients use the exit to arrive at our office. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 14 Abigail Bartlett 5/10/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Closing this exit will create a Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail hardship for me getting to work. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. RESOLUTION NO. 18‐100—WHEREAS, as part of the US 69 from IH‐10 to Tram Road Widening Project. TxDOT is considering removing the Delaware Street northbound exit ramp; and, WHEREAS, eliminating the Delaware Street northbound exit ramp would directly affect northbound traffic which would be The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and diverted to the Lucas Street exit ramp and force traffic'to loop back around to relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Delaware Street; and, WHEREAS, eliminating the Delaware Street northbound exit predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is ramp would. have a major impact on traffic to many Beaumont neighborhoods expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 and businesses located east and west of Highway 69; and, WHEREAS, eliminating vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only the Delaw re Street northbound exit ramp would have a major impact to traffic expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and movement/congestion of East Lucas and Folsom which are both not designed to Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Beaumont City Council 15 5/9/2018 Mail handle the additional high traffic that would be forced to be diverted to this area; Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Resolution and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the citizens of the City of Beaumont to oppose the removal of the Delaware Street benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the northbound exit ramp; NOW, THEREFORE,.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing THAT the City Council opposes the removal of the Delaware Street northbound northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th exit ramp. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things Street exit. conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 1st day of May, 2018. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number My name is Dr. Mark Bellard and I have practiced orthodontics in Beaumont for 34 The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and years. I am located in Acadiana Court, directly off Delaware near the Eastex relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Freeway. I want to express my strong opposition to the closure of the Delaware predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is Street exit. I am one of many healthcare professionals that office on Delaware expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 near the Eastex freeway. Please understand the impact of this exit closure: Along vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only with the other medical and dental practices located here, hundreds of patients expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and travel to our offices everyday. A significant number of these patients travel from Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements south Jefferson County and Orange County, and their access to our offices is via 16 Dr. Mark Bellard, DDS 4/25/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency the northbound exit ramp to Delaware Street. The exit ramp closure would Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the directly impact our patients access The exit ramp closure will have a detrimental benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the economic impact on our professional practices The exit ramp closure will purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound ultimately lower our property values As property owners, we pay a very significant Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the portion of the property taxes for this area. Our professional and economic general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing interests should not be ignored. Please reconsider this exit closure. Surely there is northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th a way to keep this exit open and allow our professional practices to continue Street exit. serving the community. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is I’m from Houston. In 32 years, the IH 10 east exit to Delaware seems the most expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 dangerous, ill‐conceived exit I’ve ever seen. I was incredulous that it wasn’t vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only CLOSED after / during this last round of construction at the IH 10 / Eastex freeway expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and re‐configuration. As a bicyclist, the conFUSION and congestion on the feeder road expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Delaware 17 Eric Bender 5/11/2018 E‐Mail is horrific. As a motorist, it is BY FAR my least favorite intersection in SE Texas at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Ramp ‐ For because of the conFUSION and congestion on the feeder road as vehicles jockey responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the for position in the extremely brief space approaching the intersection. — Close the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the bloody exit !!! —Don’t look back. Sadly, I have no suggestions on how to purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound accommodate those vehicles. Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 18 Gary Bernard 5/2/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I object to the plan to close this exit ramp. The alternatives of using Lucas St. or expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 19 Jim Berry 4/26/2018 E‐Mail from US‐69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the their homes. This is unsafe. Surely another alternative is possible. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Online Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Do not shut down the Delaware exit. It will make my commute to work much 20 Sabrina Black 5/3/2018 Complaint Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency longer and hard and negatively affect the company I work for. System Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Chelle Blanchard, Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 21 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Realtor Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only As a Beaumont property owner and as a Beaumont business owner I submit my expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and strong opposition to completely eliminating the Delaware street ramp. There are Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Dr. Brian Blount, Texas 22 5/2/2018 E‐Mail many doctor offices, schools, and other businesses in close proximity that utilize Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency State Optical this ramp on a daily basis. On the other hand, I fully support the widening of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Eastex Freeway project. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Please consider keeping this exit open by removing extraneous concrete‐enclosed Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 23 Edra Bogucki 5/11/2018 E‐Mail esplanades that narrow road spaces and extending the exit lane beginning on US Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency 69. We appreciate communication. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 24 Jan Boone 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

Now, let me ask you a question. If you've lived in Beaumont more than 40 or 50 years, would you raise your hand, please. All right. If you have been here a long time and remember where Chevyland used to be, will you raise your hand. If you remember the exit and entrance ramp they built at the parking lot of Chevyland, will you raise your hand. I remember that entrance and exit ramp. It was like a U‐ turn. You're coming down Interstate 10 going 60 miles an hour. You're exiting on a The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and distant turn while the access road traffic is coming in on that same note. And I relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with remember thinking even at the age of five or six, my God, that looks dangerous. So predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is here we are today. Obviously, the Delaware exit presents somewhat of a danger, expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 you know. I understand there have been crashes. That's fine. You know, there are vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only going to be crashes, but the point is we seek a solution. I am not here to make expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and complaints. I'm here to seek a solution. I, myself, use the Delaware exit. There isn't Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Verbal at 25 Joe Bordash 4/26/2018 one of us probably that doesn't want to see anything happen to the Delaware exit. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Public Hearing The solution that I would like to propose tonight is that we move the exit ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the back about a hundred feet, back to about where the church is ‐‐ there's a church. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the And what that does is that creates enough of a merge lane for the Interstate 10 purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound traffic to come in from Louisiana and the northbound traffic going to Lumberton Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the to have enough time to merge and get over to Delaware, if that's where they want general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing to go. I believe this is a very good solution, and it's kind of like part of the way northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Beaumont has grown. The entrance and exit ramps are not long enough, you Street exit. know. And even as a small child, I remember how short the exit and entrance ramp was. And here we sit today with the same problem: The exit ramp at Delaware is not long enough. So having said that, I would like you to all please be part of this ‐‐ because we don't have to close Delaware, I don't believe, if we don't want to. Thank you. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 26 Joe Bornages 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 27 Audrey Bradford 5/1/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware is a major East/West corridor. Termination of the northbound exit Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment would be a huge problem for the traffic flow in addition to a direct deterrent to 28 Joe E. Broussard 5/1/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail development and major depressant on commercial and residential property Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the values. Get creative ‐ there is a better answer. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Why would TXDOT want to take away the main corridor for citizens that live off of expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware or west end. To get to work and home, schools, and shopping. Makes no Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment sense. Yes it’s a busy intersection cars have learned to yield or let each other in 29 Jacki Burleson 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail the lane they need to be in. In my opinion you waste money and dollar. The Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Delaware exit off of I‐10 very few drivers use it. Why should we have to take the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the Calder or Lucas exit and drive 5 extra minutes to get home, work, school, or shop. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 30 David R. Byrnes 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 31 Kyle Byrnes 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 32 Marianna Byrnes 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 33 Ray Callas, MD, FASA 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 34 Chris Carrell 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Doug Chase, Post Oak Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 35 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Bank Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 36 Leah Choate 5/10/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Exit I use to get to work. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 37 Copeland 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 38 Min Dai 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 39 Roger and Judy Dai 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Victoria Dai, LJA Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 40 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Engineering Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. A traffic noise analysis was conducted for the US 69 project in accordance with TxDOT’s FHWA‐approved Guidelines for Analysis and Abatement of Roadway Traffic Noise. TxDOT used the FHWA traffic noise modeling software to calculate the existing and predicted traffic noise levels at receiver locations representative of the land use activity areas adjacent to the project area. The analysis indicates that traffic noise impacts would occur; therefore, Comment abatement measures (traffic management, alteration of roadway alignment, buffer zone, and 41A Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Concerned about the increased noise factor Noise noise barriers) were considered and evaluated. Before an abatement measure can be Hearing proposed into a project, it must be both feasible and reasonable. For this project, the abatement measure that is both feasible and reasonable is a noise wall along the northbound frontage road between Blackmon and Anderson. The noise wall cannot be constructed without the approval of the adjacent property owner. A noise workshop is scheduled with the property owner, and approval to construct the noise wall is pending. Comment The proposed project will increase overall safety by reducing congestion and improving 41B Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Concerned about increased safety issues Safety roadway geometry. Hearing Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number Comment Turnaround areas at SH 105 are not being realigned, though there will be construction work 41C Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Need to increase the turnaround area @ 105 Geometry on the overhead bridge structure. Hearing Comment Enforcement of posted speed limits, or lack thereof, should be communicated to the City of Need to slow traffic down on 105 to the Interstate. Maybe activate the stoplight at 41D Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Speed Beaumont Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, and/or Texas the 105 fire station. Hearing Department of Public Safety. Comment Enforcement of posted speed limits, or lack thereof, should be communicated to the City of 41E Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Need to control traffic speed between 105 and Plant Road Speed Beaumont Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, and/or Texas Hearing Department of Public Safety. Comment Need to do something about Eastex service road to Plant Road (diagram showing Plans call for access to be maintained from frontage road to Plant Road and Concord Road, 41F Gary Daugherty 4/26/2018 Form at Public Geometry location referenced) and from Plant to and from Concord. Hearing The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 42 John DeForest 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 43 Nancy DeForest 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I am a resident of the Beaumont Texas Area‐ I am opposed to shutting down the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware exit ‐ I take that exit several times a day to bring my son to school, etc. I Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Michael Depew, TCS 44 5/2/2018 E‐Mail already drive 20 miles into town to take that exit, This would cause considerable Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Consulting delays for me each day. I asked that you reconsider NOT closing the exit. Please Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the reach out to me if any questions, etc. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Without Delaware then Dowlen 45 Don Desormeaux 5/10/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail will become more congested; it becomes the exit to use to get to the HEB and Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the other businesses on that end of Dowlen. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Citizen who uses exit often. If you Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 46 Linda Desormeaux 5/10/2018 eliminate the Delaware exit ‐ do you realize how much more congested the Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Dowlen exit will become? Delaware takes us to many businesses on that end of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Dowlen and I use it often. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and PLEASE rethink the removal of the Hwy 69N Delaware St exit. This exit is heavily Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements used especially for us residents who live directly off Delaware St. I use this exit 47 Linda Diaz 4/26/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency DAILY to come home from that direction. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS CHANGE. It Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the will create MORE traffic delays moving it. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 48 Elizabeth Drewett 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 49 Randy Drewett 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only This project will affect the many businessmen and offices including doctors and expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and dentist offices located on Delaware. This plan will also complicate the route that Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 50 Carolyn DuBois 5/11/2018 Mail the many employees, owners and patients to be late almost every day to their Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency locations. It will cause more traffic on Lucas and make it more of a traffic jam than Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the it already is. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 51 Louis Duffee 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Although I a Lumberton resident (affected by the northbound traffic), I do not expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and think the proposed project, including closing the Delaware offramp, will justify its Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Robert Dunham, expense and associated traffic delays during construction. TxDoT has just almost 52A 5/1/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Dunham Hallmark PLLC completed many years of work on Eastex, only to propose another project in the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the same area? Closing Delaware will not alleviate congestion between Beaumont benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the and Lumberton, but will add to backups on I10 Eastbound. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is Construction seems to have been continuous for the past 20 years on Eastex expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 Freeway and I do not think the proposed project will be of significant benefit from vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only the standpoint of reducing traffic time to Hardin County. Let the highway stay as it expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and is for a couple of years, at least. Closing the northbound Delaware offramp seems Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Robert Dunham, Comment unnecessary and will definitely harm access to businesses and residences in the 52B 5/1/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Dunham Hallmark PLLC Form by E‐Mail Delaware/Gladys/Folsom corridor. The "Lucas Off‐Ramp Only" lane northbound Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the should be converted to the extra lane and the Delaware off ramp should be benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the maintained as it is. If you close Delaware off ramp, traffic is just going to back up purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound more on Eastbound I10 at the 11th Street Offramp as people get off at 11th and Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the circle around back to Delaware. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I use the Delaware exit frequently. It is a major exit to access much of West End 53 Linda Dyer 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Beaumont. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and I have just become aware of this proposal and want to voice my strongest relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with opposition against the plan to close the Delaware exit. Delaware street is a major predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is corridor in the City of Beaumont running from Concord loop to Major drive and is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 used by many to access the West end of Beaumont. Has TxDOT studied how much vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only that exit is currently is used? What will happen to the existing traffic if this exit is expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and closed? There will be no practical way to access Delaware. Are you proposing to expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements either have people exit Calder and go through 2 traffic signals and loop under I‐10 Delaware 54 Greg M. Dykeman 4/24/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency at 11th street to access Delaware from the East? With all due respect, that is Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the impractical and illogical. The other alternative is to have people exit past Delaware benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the on Lucas and attempt to loop around. Either of these solutions adds at least 5‐10 purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound minutes of drive time for the citizens of Beaumont attempting to get to Delaware Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the street. Furthermore, the alternative routes are going to clog up other existing general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing th exists such as Calder, 11 and Lucas. The proposal should be rejected and other th northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11 solutions developed. Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements DO NOT CLOSE THE DELAWARE EXIT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MY FAMILY AS 55 Frank A. Eastman 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency THE MAIN ENTRY TO OUR SUBDIVISION FROM ANY PLACE TO THE SOUTH. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements DO NOT CLOSE THE DELAWARE EXIT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MY FAMILY AS 56 Kay Sells Eastman 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency THE MAIN ENTRY TO OUR SUBDIVISION FROM ANY PLACE TO THE SOUTH. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 57 Cheryl Edgerly 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I seriously oppose the removal of the northbound US 69 Delaware exit in vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Beaumont, TX. As a member of the community and user of said exit, I know that expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and most community members do not support the removal of this exit. Removing this Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 58 James Andrew Edwards 5/7/2018 exit will cause undue stress on streets like Lucas and adjoining neighborhoods. The Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail economic implications of this action will be the loss of millions to business owners Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the and homeowners of the West End of Beaumont. Please reconsider the removal of benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the the US 69 Delaware exit in Beaumont, Texas. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Amy Emerson, Earth I am writing in opposition to the closure of the Deleware Exit from Hwy 69 in 59 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Analytical Sciences Beaumont. I feel closure of this exit will cause more harm than good. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I am against closing of Delaware because it would make it difficult for me to get 60 Ann Ethridge 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency home! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 61 Bruce Flanagan 5/7/2018 I do not want the Delaware exit off 69 closed. Other options are better. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Please express my concern to those who decide whether the Delaware exit is Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements closed. In my opinion, the closure would be a mistake. I suggest, if the decision is 62 Bob Ford 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency made to actually close the exit, to put up temporary barriers to gauge the reaction Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the to, and the consequences of, the action. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 63 Courtney Fore 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please do not eliminate this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 64 Kayla Fox 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 65 Lou Anne Gardner 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I am opposed to the closure of the northbound Delaware Street exit on US 69 in Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Beaumont, TX. This will greatly affect highway access to thousands of people 66 Troy Gayer 4/26/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency living in the nearby residential areas. I appreciate the effort to improve traffic flow Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the and lighting in the area, but please reconsider removing the exit. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment Customers will have difficult time getting to our Coburn showroom coming from 67 Bill Geyser 5/10/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail the east or south. Very hurtful Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment We use the Delaware exit to get to several businesses. It will be very harmful to 68 Susan Geyser 5/10/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail these businesses. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I do support the project, but not with the closure of the Delaware exit. It is my Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements understanding that some minor modifications to the project plan would allow for 69 Jim Gilliam 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency the exit to stay open. The exit is important to our area of Beaumont b/c of the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the amount of traffic that flows through Delaware Street using that exit. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with I am concerned about the project because removing the exit ramp to Delaware predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is will affect my daily commute from Groves. I feel that it will make my drive longer expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 and/or complicate the route I take to get to the office. If possible, I think that vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only there should still be an exit ramp, even if it has to be moved back (relocated). expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Getting rid of this exit altogether will make it more difficult for clients and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment employees to get to our office, and people have enough trouble finding us as it is 70 Tori Gray 4/27/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail now. I have not heard or read about any proposed solutions to this conern, but i Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the would like to know what will be done about this, should the project be set in benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the motion. With all that being said, I request that you consider these negative purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound impacts that the project may cause for those who work, live, or do business near Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the Delaware in Beaumont and look into relocating the exit ramp further south if general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing possible. Thank you for your time. northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Will make travel to my office much more complicated especially for non‐ 71 Edward B. Gripon 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Beaumont residents also will cause Lucas to be a “bottle‐neck”. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Makes it difficult to get to work which is on Delaware and my home is off Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 72 Marilyn J. Gripon 5/11/2018 Mail Delaware. Our office employees will have difficulty getting to work who live off of . Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Lucas will be a terrible traffic flow Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment We would oppose the closing of northbound Delaware exit, as it would greatly 73 Wayne Hall 5/4/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail affect local businesses doing retail business in that area. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Delaware Exit feeds into lower income housing communities, several elementary predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is schools, Smith Middle School, John Jay French Museum, Wuthering Heights Park, expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 and provides a route to the Cemeteries. There is no use and will punish the vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only already blighted by Hurricane Harvey area with another huge traffic mess. Do not expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and close Delaware Exit Beaumont TEXAS. Lucas and Dowlen are Massively crowded Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 74 Laina B. Hayes 4/27/2018 E‐Mail everyday due to Mall traffic and if you close Delaware it will be worse!!!! Several Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency times a week, I‐10 is a traffic mess when there is a wreck on any of the bridges or Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the anywhere before reaching Beaumont. The Delaware exit gives traffic a way to go benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the downtown or to go to Major Drive; by passing the congestion when the area is purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound congested. Lucas Drive and Dowlen are very busy already and limiting exits from Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the 69 will increase hazards there. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 75 Logan Hemmings 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. This will be a very inconvenient Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail change for people who live and work in Beaumont. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The most benefit would come from closing the Delaware exit and making the Comment overpass at 105 have a lane for those getting on the highway. Then continue the An additional main lane is proposed in each direction across the LNVA Canal bridge. Note that 76 Joseph Henderson 4/26/2018 Form at Public Geometry lane over the LNVA Canal. Then widening over Tram while reversing the on/off this bridge is proposed to be included in Phase 2 construction. Hearing ramp to join up with the new bridge over Pine Island Bayou. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 77 Rachel Herring 5/10/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Work route. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 78 Peter Hoang 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 79 Jaime Hollier 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I support the proposal to close the ramp. I believe it will improve safety by expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and avoiding traffic backing up into the travel lanes. You might also consider improving expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Delaware 80 Ray Hooper 5/11/2018 E‐Mail the U turn lane from I‐10 at 11th Street by providing a longer turning lane before at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Ramp ‐ For the U turn so that Delaware traffic will not have to wait for the light to change. responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Thank you for considering my comments. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. It has come to my attention that Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Serge Hoover, CPA, Comment TxDOT is planning to eliminate the exit ramp I use on a daily basis to reach my 81 5/3/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency MBA Form by E‐Mail home. I have attached the public comment form that states I DO NOT support the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the outright elimination of the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please confirm that benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the you have received my comment letter. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 82 Robert Howard 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Closing the Delaware exit would Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment be a significant disservice to the local businesses and residents who use the exit 83 Sean Hutcheson 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail daily. Please consider alternate options for making the exit safer, but as a resident Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the of a nearby neighborhood, I am vehemently opposed to the exit closure. This benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the project would severely impact my ability to easily get around my neighborhood. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

Hello, my name is Shelby Hutcheson. My husband and I had the extreme pleasure The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and of purchasing our first home this past week. We're excited to start on our journey relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with as homeowners. We have rented in Beaumont since we were first married so this predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is is a big step for us. I suppose part of the transition from being renters to owning a expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 home is that we can say things like, "As a taxpayer...". So, I'd like to tell you as a vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only taxpayer (well, just starting) that I oppose the closure of U.S. 69 northbound exit expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and ramp to Delaware Street. I would like to make it clear that I am in support of fewer Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment wrecks taking place. And that I, by no means, have all of the data that TxDOT does 84 Shelby Hutcheson 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail about the number of traffic incidents. I can only tell you that I believe closing the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the exit would be a hindrance the nearby businesses, increase traffic on nearby roads, benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the and make it harder for those in my new neighborhood, including myself and my purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound family, to access our homes. I would like to urge you and the TxDOT to brainstorm Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the about alternate plans. Perhaps moving the exit back, widening the lanes, or hiring general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing a consultant to offer other options. I appreciate your consideration on this matter, northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th and please contact me if you have any other information you'd like to offer about Street exit. this proposal. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 85 Kevin Huynh 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 86 Jessica 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with I'm a physician. I'm based out of Delaware office. I want to thank this opportunity predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is to speak here on behalf of my patients. As a physician and as a mother who uses expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 the Delaware exit four times a day, every day, I see the situation unfold; but at the vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only same time, I feel that closing the exit off may create more adverse effects at the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Lucas exits which continues to be a similar situation as Delaware right now. It is Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Verbal at 87A Reeti K Joshi, MD 4/26/2018 going to severely affect the patients that are using this exit to come to our office. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Public Hearing We take care of elderly patients. Most of them are the most susceptible to these Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the crashes. And I think in their interest, I feel we need to come up with a different benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the solution. I appreciate the City Council's input in this. And if we can come together purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound and come up with a different route, an alternate route, that will be much Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the appreciated. Thank you. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Comment Physician working out of Delaware office plaza. The closure of Delaware Street exit Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 87B Reeti K Joshi, MD 4/26/2018 Form at Public will affect a lot of patients and all staff that use Delaware office plaza complex, Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Hearing affects access to All Saints School as well. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Attached is our comment form. We do not support the closure/elimination of the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Northbound Delaware exit ramp as well don't support 69 expansions. There is no Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements true justification for the expansion, since there is not much traffic except 1 hr in 88 James Kalathra 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency the morning & evening. It does not justify the expense. Also oppose the closure of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the Delaware exit. Please keep Delaware exit open. No reason to shut it down. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the Will cause more traffic on Dowlen. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Online Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements The closure of the north bound Delaware St. exit off of 69 will negatively affect my 89 Kelley Kays 5/3/2018 Complaint Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency business. DO NOT SHUT DOWN! System Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 90 Barbara Kearns 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 91 Michelle Keating 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 92 Matthew Kergasien 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I am a citizen of Beaumont, a business owner, and a practicing doctor in Beaumont vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Texas. Closing the Delaware exit would negatively impact every aspect of my expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and life. It would not be just a personal inconvenience, but it would limit access to my Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Dr. Leigh Kimball, Texas 93 5/2/2018 E‐Mail office for many patients. It would create unnecessary traffic on the already busy Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency State Optical Lucas exit. The Delaware exit is an important part of many people's commute to Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the Dowlen commercial district. I DO NOT SUPPORT the elimination of the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. It is far too important. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. 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Please consider leaving "as is" the very short distance of two‐way traffic on the US 69 frontage road at Plant Rd. and Concord Rd. It has been this way for years and has worked and will continue to work as a way for the residents of Woodland Acres addition to exit our addition. Thanks to the excellent signage and roadway striping, drivers see that we are in the right lane traveling south for such a short distance. Those of us in the right lane know to yield right of way to those traveling 94 Ann Knierim 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Geometry Two‐way access from Concord Road to Plant Road and vice‐versa will be maintained. north. Without this left turn/southward travel access, those in our addition would have to wind our way through back streets often, I'm afraid, at too great a speed and with too many extra cars on those back streets just to access Concord Rd. I'm sure one‐way traffic makes sense most of the time, but in this case please consider leaving our access as is: a small stretch of two‐way to help so many drivers. Thank you for the planning you do to keep our roads safe. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 95 Paula Kuether 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. This is an important exit ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail that I utilize daily. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 96 Nancy Lang 5/2/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I am writing to oppose the closure of the Delaware exit off northbound 69 in Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 97 Alisa Leach 4/25/2018 E‐Mail Beaumont. Coming in from mid‐county in the afternoon, we would have to exit at Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency either Lucas or Dowlen, both of which are already extremely congested. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 98 Jenna Leger 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. I use this exit daily. It will be very Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail inconvenient for me and many other Beaumont residents. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 99 Curtis Lemoine 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number My childhood home was at 6095 Caswell Road, located between Highway 69 and Highway 105. Originally, 11th Street was the route north out of Beaumont; it lay approximately where Highway 69 now goes. Land on either side of 11th was condemned to make room for 69, and on a small part of that condemned land, on what would now be near the southeast corner of Caswell and the 69 access road, was a very old, very small cemetery. It was known as the LeBleu Cemetery. As a The TxDOT Archeologist conducted additional investigation regarding LeBleu Cemetery and its th young girl, I often went through that cemetery to visit a friend who lived on 11 proximity to the US 69 project area. In the event that archeological deposits are encountered Street. At the time, the county commissioner, Dick Scurlock, told my mother, during construction, work in the immediate area will cease and TxDOT archeological staff will Esther Walker, that the gravestones and remains had been moved to another be contacted to initiate post‐review discovery procedures under the provision of the First Judith Linsley, 100 4/26/2018 E‐Mail cemetery (as the law required), but when she investigated, she found they were Cemetery Amended Programmatic Agreement Among the Federal Highway Administration, the Texas McFaddin‐Ward House not there. Either they were removed and discarded or they still lie under the Department of Transportation, the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory access road or somewhere nearby. Some years ago I was speaking with a young Council of Historic Preservation Regarding Implementation of Transportation Undertakings highway engineer (I don’t recall his name), who mentioned that he had been told and the Memorandum of Understanding between TxDOT and the Texas Historical about a cemetery under the freeway. I was able to confirm that it wasn’t a rumor, Commission. but my real point is that the story seems to indicate that the cemetery was not moved. My purpose in writing you is to request that, in the course of your expansion, if you come across any stones or remains, you respectfully move them to another cemetery and that I be notified. You may contact me at jlinsley@mcfaddin‐ward.org, at 409‐832‐1906 (work), or at 409‐651‐9802 (cell). I would appreciate hearing from you. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I do not support the closing of the Delaware Street exit as a part of this project to vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only widen Hwy 69N. Delaware is a main thoroughfare for the West End. Closing the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware exit off of Hwy 69 N on to Delaware would have a negative impact on Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment the many people who use this exit to access homes and businesses. The next 101 W T (Bill) Little 4/29/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail available exit would be Lucas which is already congested and slow. Closing the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Delaware exit would double the existing traffic jam at Lucas and double the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the existing traffic on Lucas to Delaware and Folsom. It will have a negative impact on purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound the businesses on Delaware ‐ one of which is mine. Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 102 Doris Lockett 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 103 Tiffany Lockett 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements He stated that he wanted the Delaware ramp to remain and that he and several of 104 Darren Lopez 4/24/2018 Voice Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency his friends use the ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 105 Gilbert Low 5/10/2018 I use the Delaware exit off 69 several times a day. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and I am a frequent user of the northbound Delaware exit ramp on US 69. Normally, relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with this ramp is very busy with vehicles exiting IH 10 for north bound US 69. In late predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is afternoons, the exit ramp traffic is extremely heavy. Both exit ramps from IH 10 to expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 north bound US 69 cause traffic to back up on US 69 as vehicles try to merge to vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only the Delaware exit ramp and continue on US 69. In my opinion, closing the expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware ramp will cause additional traffic problems on the Lucas exit, Calder exit Steve Lucas, Post Oak Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment and to some extent 11th Street exit as motorists try to find an another route. I 106 Bank and LNVA 5/2/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail would like to add two suggestions: 1. Construct a bridge from the overpass just Appointee Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the south of the Delaware exit to allow vehicles from eastbound IH 10 to drive over benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the the west bound IH 10 exit traffic. 2. Leave the exit as is and construct an purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound additional lane on US 69 starting from the north side of the overpass from IH 10 Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the east. Either way, I hope TxDOT does not close the Delaware exit ramp. I live in the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing west end of Beaumont and the closure will cause additional delays for me and northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th many other drivers. Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I manage an office at 3560 Delaware, renting to a counseling firm. It is served by expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and the offramp TxDOT is looking to close. I do not support the closure of the Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 107 Karen Lucas‐Domingue 5/4/2018 Delaware (Northbound 69) offrramp. It would be a negative impact on the area Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail and my office, as well as my renters. it would worsen the congestion on the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the surrrounding exits for IH‐10 and 69, from Lucas, Dowlen, and 11th St. on IH‐10. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

I'm with Public Works, Director for the City of Beaumont. I'm here to represent the City of Beaumont. We work every day with TxDOT on similar projects. We partner with some of the projects. We have great relationship with TxDOT. This project is kind of unique, and I'm going to explain why we do not support the closure of the ramp. Many people travel from the area trying to take the Delaware exit. If the project is built as it's designed, a lot of the traveling public cannot exit at The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and Delaware, and it's going to have a major impact on businesses that existed for relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with many years in the vicinity ‐‐ on the east side of 69, on the west side of the 69. It's predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is also going to have major impact on existing streets in Beaumont. If you look at the expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 intersection on Lucas at 69 during peak hours, it's at capacity. It's already vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only congested. The traffic will be lighter around ‐‐ instead of exiting on Delaware, it's expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Dr. Joseph Majdalani, going to exit on Lucas. Lucas Street, at capacity during traffic ‐‐ during peak hours. Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Verbal at 108 City of Beaumont 4/26/2018 The intersection at Lucas and Folsom is at capacity during peak hours. It's going to Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Public Hearing Director of Public Works require some additional lane ‐‐ additional capacity at the intersection. Traffic will Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the back up to 69. It will have major impact on the signal at 69 and Lucas. Also, it's benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the going to have major impact on real estate and businesses in the area. It's going to purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound have impact on response time for emergency vehicles: the police, the firemen, Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the and so forth and so on. These are a few reasons. I haven't listed the rest of the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing reasons. We're going to not support this project, and we're going to try to work northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th with TxDOT, and hopefully we can come up with a solution and somehow continue Street exit. providing access to Delaware off Interstate 10 and 69. I'd like to make one more comment. This coming Tuesday (5/1/2018) at 1:30 in the afternoon at 801 Main Street, City Hall, in front of Council, there will be a resolution strongly opposing the closure of Delaware exit. We encourage the citizens to attend this meeting and voice your opinions to the City Council, and thank you. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 109 Diane Mandis 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Lucas and Dowlen are Massively crowded everyday due to Mall traffic and if you predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is close Delaware it will be worse!!!! Several times a week, I‐10 is a traffic mess expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 when there is a wreck on any of the bridges or anywhere before reaching vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Beaumont. The Delaware exit gives traffic a way to go downtown or to go to expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Major Drive; by passing the congestion when the area is congested. Lucas Drive Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 110A Marilyn Manson‐Hayes 4/27/2018 E‐Mail and Dowlen are very busy already and limiting exits from 69 will increase hazards Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency there. AND Delaware Exit feeds into lower income housing communities, several Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the elementary schools, Smith Middle School, John Jay French Museum, Wuthering benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the Heights Park, and provides a route to the Cemeteries. There is no use and will purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound punish the already blighted by Hurricane Harvey area with another huge traffic Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the mess. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. This project is only within the existing right‐of‐way for US 69. Other area corridors are not 110B Marilyn Manson‐Hayes 4/28/2018 E‐Mail Put a bypass to Lumberton off Major Drive area Geometry addressed in this project. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 111 Kathryn McDaniel 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Do not close ramp please. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 112 Raymond McHenry 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 113 Tiffany McKenzie 5/11/2018 Will hurt businesses at Delaware exit Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Comment Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Moving the exit will make it harder for citizens of Southeast Texas to find 114 Dr. jason Mensah 4/26/2018 Form at Public Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency healthcare providers that are located in the Delaware Office Plaza. Hearing Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The shortest alternate route is to stay on US 69 to IH‐10, exit 11th St., and use the U‐turn. No additional traffic lights compared to exiting directly at Delaware, and minimal additional travel distance. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 Delaware is a major corridor between US 69 and Dowlen Rd. I live in the Delaware vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Place Subdivision and use the Delaware exit daily. What will be the alternate Delaware expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Comment 115 Sue Messina 5/4/2018 route? If you exit Calder Ave., you will have to go the feeder to 11th St. and 11th Ramp ‐ expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Form by E‐Mail St. to Delaware. I will have to go through 8 red lights to reach my subdivision. How Against at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency will you prepare for the backup of traffic at Calder, at 11th St., etc.? responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 116 Veronica Messina 5/2/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. As a home/property owner, I do 117 Steve Moon 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail not support closing the Delaware Exit. I’m convinced there is a means by which to Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the preserve the exit and safely merge lanes on US69 and I‐10. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I am writing to express my opposition to the closure of the Delaware exit. I have expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and thousands of elderly patients that commute from out of town to my office located Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Dr. Peter Morrell, right off this exit. Closing the Delaware ramp will make it significantly more 118 4/26/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Modern Dermatology difficult for them navigate to my office. It will cost hundreds of additional man Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the hours in directing them through a convoluted route to our location. Do not close benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the this exit. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Closing the Delaware exit would be a huge mistake. Phelan and Gladys would be Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 119 Kathryn Nichols 5/9/2018 heavily traveled and there would be one less option for the people in West End of Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Beaumont. Please consider some other option!! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 120 Dallas Nixon 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I object to the plan to close this exit ramp. The alternatives of using Lucas St. or expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 121 Bruce Nogay 4/26/2018 E‐Mail from US‐69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the their homes. This is unsafe. Surely another alternative is possible. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and This is a very, very bad idea. This would route traffic in already congested areas. As Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 122 Mary Nogay 4/26/2018 E‐Mail a tax payer, I feel it is about the neighborhoods and keeping them safe. Please re‐ Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency think! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Michael Overstreet, Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 123 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Primerica Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I am against the closing of the Delaware exit. My office is located at 3560 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only Delaware and the exit in question is vital to our business. Widening 69 from IH‐10 expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and to Tram Road would be fine. Closing the Delaware exit is not acceptable. Our Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 124 Paul W. Parker 4/27/2018 office is about 300 yards from 69. Our clients and our staff use the Delaware exit Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail extensively. Closing the exit would be detrimental to our business (which has been Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the in this location since 1982). The exit is a vital link to our business and the West End benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the of Beaumont. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. My concern is the stretch between Lawrence Drive, Voth Road, and Tram Road, also the exit on the Lawrence Drive and Willis Street. We're already experiencing a lot of potholes on Willis Drive, right there on Lawrence Drive where you exit and turn into Willis. So I'm asking that that be repaired, and I know that there's going to be even more damage to that street because of the ‐‐ it will be used as a Maintenance of intersecting roads is not part of the proposed US 69 project. These roadways Verbal at 125 Ramona Parks 4/26/2018 thoroughfare. It's already being used as a thoroughfare when they come from Maintenance are under the jurisdiction of the City of Beaumont, and maintenance requests should be Public Hearing Lumberton and the 69 is backed up; they're taking the Tram Road exit and coming forwarded to the City. down Voth Road, which is where I live. And I'm sure that's going to experience a lot of damage. So all I'm asking ‐‐ I'm all for change, and I do believe Beaumont is growing, and we do need to be ‐‐ we do need improvements; however, I'm just asking that what you mess up, please come back and fix up. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 126 Jay Patel 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 As a one of thousands of property/home owners of Delaware, Beaumont business vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only owner, and also as a parent of a student at All Saints Episcopal School; I submit my expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and strong opposition to completely eliminating the Delaware street ramp. There are Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 127 Dr. Samir Patel, OD 5/2/2018 E‐Mail many doctor offices, schools, and other businesses in close proximity that utilize Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency this ramp on a daily basis. Closing the ramp would place an undue burden on the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the many citizens of this neighborhood, as well. On the other hand, I fully support the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the widening of Eastex Freeway project. Thank you for your time. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 This would be a TERRIBLE DECISION to close the northbound Delaware exit. You vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only have already moved the southbound Calder exit back approx. 2 miles. That move expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and alone was absurd. Now, you want to destroy the northbound side, too? Why are Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 128 Belinda Patrick 5/9/2018 you closing off access to the most populated area of Beaumont? This area Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail provides much of the tax revenue via property and sales taxes. Where is the logic Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the in closing this access?? Perhaps you should consider a career with the Beaumont benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the Independent School District with these reasoning skills you possess. IDIOTIC! purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 129 Tommy Patrizi 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 130 Robert Patton 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 131 Craig Pember 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 132 Leslie Pember 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. I am writing in opposition to plans for closing the Delaware exit ramp on Eastex Frwy (US 69), in Beaumont Texas. I have lived in Beaumont for 12 years, and I am familiar with the lifestyles and needs of the community in regard to roads and available routes throughout town. Closure of the Delaware exit would create excessive obstruction to those who must access the portion of Delaware West of The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and the freeway. There are two large office complexes (my office is located in one), a relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with school, and apartment complexes all within the first quarter‐mile of Delaware predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is West of the freeway. Due to the way Interstate 10 and Eastex Frwy intertwine expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 through town, there are parts of town that are naturally blocked off from others. vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only There is currently already no direct access to Gladys West of the freeway for those expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Michael Perez, who live in the Old Town (such as myself) and Southpark neighborhoods or for Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 133 Gateway Mortgage 5/2/2018 E‐Mail anyone traveling East on Interstate 10 or North on Eastex Frwy. Closing the Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Group Delaware ramp would create a second major blockade to corridor access for our Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the community. I understand the reasoning behind closing the Delaware ramp. Not benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the only have I looked at your statistics about traffic incidents, but I can personally purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound attest from my own experience that closing the ramp would improve traffic flow Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the and significantly decrease traffic incidents. However, the benefit does not general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing outweigh the cost to functionality of our road system. Sometimes when looking at northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th these types of things you have to be careful that you don’t lose sight of the forest Street exit. for the trees. It is true that closing this ramp would have the intended benefits. But so would taking all the cars off the roads, or restricting Drivers Licenses to only drivers without accidents on their driving records. Neither of these actions would be practical, and neither is closing the Delaware exit ramp. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Comment Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 134 Kevin Peyton 4/26/2018 Form at Public Opposed to the Removal of Delaware exit. As well as other changes. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Hearing Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Patrick Phelan and Opposed to the ramp reversal of entrance and exit ramps for Tram Road. Concerns Changing a traditional diamond to an X‐ramp configuration will cause a negligible increase in 135 Michael Phelan, Phelan 5/11/2018 Letter by E‐Mail that greater use of frontage road will increase route length, travel time, and fuel Geometry travel time and fuel consumption. X‐ramps are safer and result in improved intersection Investments consumption. Additional detail in letter, reproduced in Section F. operations, as more storage for vehicle queues takes place on the frontage roads. I live right off Voth Road. I'm open to any new construction. All I ask is that ‐‐ we've experienced several accidents on the feeder road right here. I just would Verbal at like some stoplights, especially at Chinn and Voth, or rather Chinn and the feeder Traffic 136A Jessica Pitre 4/26/2018 Current design does not propose traffic signals to be installed at the intersection. Public Hearing road. There were kids killed within the last two years of that accident along with Signals several others. They drive very fast on the feeder road right there. I think stoplights would be a great idea, both sides, north and south. Comment Traffic 136B Jessica Pitre 4/26/2018 Form at Public Please consider adding traffic lights on the North and South bound Feeder roads. Current design does not propose traffic signals to be installed at the intersection. Signals Hearing The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Please DO NOT CLOSE Eastex @ Delaware exit ramp. It causes lots of problem to a Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 137 Hari Ponnuru 4/28/2018 E‐Mail lot of population in Beaumont TX. Please don't create lots of headaches to Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Beaumonters by closing the exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the out‐right 138 Jamie Pridemore 5/2/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit ramp. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I am protesting the closing of the exit ramp to Delaware Street. It will cause a lot vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only of extra driving and time to get to all of our homes in the subdivisions off of expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Comment Delaware. We already lost our entrance ramp on US 69 that let us go to town. Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 139 Ida Pyle 4/26/2018 Form at Public With this closing, will the underpass to 11th St. also close. The only way to town Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Hearing now is to go under the freeway to 11th St. and then under the freeway againto get Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the to I‐10. Also, US 69 has just been worked on, and it took forever! Please don't benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the disrupt us again. Thank you. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. I live in Hidden Valley Estates. My main concern is that the lighting from 105 to Tram Road on any given night, if the lights are out, people could wind up having a accident. Half the time there isn't a light. We'll be in danger. If you get past that stretch of road when it gets dark ‐‐ you know what I mean ‐‐ there's no lights. Maintenance requests for existing light fixtures should be forwarded to the TxDOT Beaumont There's lights there, but there's no light bulbs in the lights. So my concern is that District for action. This proposed project on US 69 includes installation of high‐mast lighting Verbal at 140A Isom K. Ramsey 4/26/2018 they could just immediately put some lights there, so we could be safe and be Lighting from Dowlen Road to SH 105. A separate project, CSJ #0028‐09‐116, will install high‐mast Public Hearing driving back and forth from home. My other concern is that morning rush hour lighting along US 69 from the Hardin County Line to the LNVA Canal, and from the LNVA Canal and the evening rush hour I have to go through hell to get around through Major to SH 105. Drive to get on the freeway to go to take care of duties, and it's just so congested. And, anyway, if there's new improvement to alleviate just the hassle of trying to get on the freeway to go about our daily duties. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number Maintenance requests for existing light fixtures should be forwarded to the TxDOT Beaumont Comment The area of US 287/96/69 from Hwy 105 to Tram Road are without lights. This District for action. This proposed project on US 69 includes installation of high‐mast lighting 140B Isom K. Ramsey 4/26/2018 Form at Public area has been dark for over 4 years. It is very dangerous for people traveling at Lighting from Dowlen Road to SH 105. A separate project, CSJ #0028‐09‐116, will install high‐mast Hearing night in this area. lighting along US 69 from the Hardin County Line to the LNVA Canal, and from the LNVA Canal to SH 105. Comment The entry to this highway going south from Chinn Lane is nearly impossible to Additional main lanes proposed to be constructed should reduce congestion by providing 140C Isom K. Ramsey 4/26/2018 Form at Public Safety enter in the morning and evening rush hour, coming from Hardin County. additional gaps in oncoming traffic, allowing easier entry on to the freeway. Hearing The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 141 Katherine Ramsey 5/1/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. I write to you and TXDOT opposing the planned removal of the US 69 northbound exit ramp to Delaware Street. I have lived off Delaware Street (Belle Chase The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and Subdivision) more than 25 years and have had an office on Delaware Street (6280) relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with almost 10 years. The proposed closure of the Delaware exit will force those of us predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is who use it to exit at Lucas and then drive to Delaware. Lucas already is a very expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 busy street which reduces from 2 lanes to one lane as drivers approach the vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only intersection of Folsom and Lucas. That one lane already has terrible congestion expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and during rush hour backing up at times almost to US 69 and when the additional Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Mike Ramsey, Ramsey Delaware traffic is added to that, it will be unmanageable and those of us who are 142 4/24/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Law stuck in traffic will all be looking for neighborhoods as alternate routes, creating Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the another set of problems. Additionally, the extra time on the road along with fuel benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the consumed obviously contributes to air pollution not to mention more time on the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound road and undoubtedly more frustration for all of us who will be forced into this Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the untenable situation. It is incongruent that adding additional lanes will lead to general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing traffic congestion, but that is precisely what will happen. While the expansion of northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th US 69 is welcome, the closing of the Delaware exit is unnecessary and will create a Street exit. multitude of problems for the thousands of drivers who use Delaware to access our homes and businesses. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I would like to lodge my concern about closing the short exit ramp to Delaware St. expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Closing this ramp will cause traffic now on US Hwy 69 to transition to I 10 East in Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Dicky Rayzor, AAMCO 143A 5/11/2018 E‐Mail order to take the proposed Delaware exit. I remember when that exchange was Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Transmissions reversed and cars would find themselves in the wrong lane and there were many Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the accidents early on. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The other suggestion is the new Lucas exit ramp. My business is about 100 yards north of the intersection of the US Hwy 69 feeder and the new ramp. The speed Enforcement of posted speed limits, or lack thereof, should be communicated to the City of Dicky Rayzor, AAMCO that vehicles make that exit makes it nearly impossible to enter the feeder from 143B 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Speed Beaumont Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, and/or Texas Transmissions my business and G&G and Mark Whitely should find it more difficult. I would Department of Public Safety. suggest considering lowering the speed limit and place a speed monitor so drivers can see how much are exceeding the speed limit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 144 Brian Rice 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. This will create a big mess. There Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail has to be a better way. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 145 Laura Rice 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. It will harm businesses, traffic Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail flow for schools, and real estate values. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Move the Delaware exit southward 500' to 1000'. Will eliminate crowding at Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 146 Gay Richardson 5/9/2018 present location if it exists. Do not close the exit ramp. It will only jam up Lucas Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail exit and street. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 147 Debbie Riggs 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

I am writing in opposition to TXDOT's proposed closure of the US 69 Delaware Exit in Beaumont, Texas. This is a poor decision on TXDOT's part that does not The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and consider the needs to the citizens of Beaumont, Texas. I live on Karen Lane in relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Beaumont, which is just off of Delaware. As a citizen who will be directly impacted predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is by this, I am disappointed that more study was not done on this and that an expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 alternative placement for the exit is not being proposed. This is the exit I use to vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only get to my home. I have not seen wrecks at this exit in a long time. Much less a expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and high number of them. When was this study done? Was it prior to I‐10 receiving Will Robbins, State Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements an additional Delaware exit or when construction of the modified Lucas Road exit 148 Republican Party 5/2/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency was in progress? By eliminating this exit, I predict more wrecks and congestion Executive Committee Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the will occur as the high level of traffic that uses the Delaware exit will be forced to benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the exit elsewhere and loop around the highway to get to Delaware. This is an purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound example of bureaucratic overreach by Austin that does not take into account the Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the needs of the local community. It seems that a vast majority of the citizens of general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing Beaumont are opposed to this, and the City Council is unanimously opposed to northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th this. I have CC'd our State Senator and State Representative on this email, so that Street exit. they are aware of my opposition to this. Please do not close the Delaware exit. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 149 Marli Sanders 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 150 Ann Scoggin 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 151 Sammy Scoggin 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. 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I live pretty close to Delaware, so I use that ramp a lot. My objection to closing the ramp is not only my personal inconvenience, which is quite a bit, but all the traffic that was coming from the south ‐‐ up the I‐10 from the south, and a lot of the traffic that's coming off of College Street that is adding to the load that is already going up the access road on the east side of I‐10, north of College, is headed for Calder. As you know, Calder now is one lane. Much ‐‐ almost all of it is one lane headed west and east. So if we dump this ‐‐ a lot of the traffic that is now going off The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and using the ramp in Delaware will be forced to use that ramp that leads to Calder relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with and then work their way north through local streets; but mainly it's going to head predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is east and west on Calder, so it has to be already against traffic at times on Calder. expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 This is going to lead to the backups in both directions, I think. Traffic studies would vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only show this, I think, and also that there's only one lane as you head north from expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and College up the access road, you know, just east of the I‐10 from the south. It's all Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Verbal at one. That's all one lane. Once you get over the hump, and you're headed for 152 John Scott 4/26/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Public Hearing Calder, that's all one lane. That's it. So that's going to be backed up. So we're going Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the to have backups in all three, and that's going to back up all the way to College benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the probably. So College is going to be backed up in both directions from where the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound access road comes off. So it's not just ‐‐ it's not just the Delaware problem. This is Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the going to impact traffic all over downtown and western part of Beaumont. Now, general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing that's one objection. The other objection is, I think the whole thing can be avoided northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th by just putting a ‐‐ by moving over the exit ramp 20 feet, in other words, one Street exit. lane's worth to provide room for the three lanes that you want headed north ‐‐ three lanes in each direction, as I understand it. So to get that, we've got two lanes now. Why don't we just add a little spurt that goes 20 feet to the east of where it is now? We'd have to buy that old car lot. It's been empty most of the time. It's not very expensive, I'm sure, to buy the car lot and just to shove that ramp to the east 120 feet. I think we could do that without spending a lot of money on real estate. That's all I have. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I am vehemently opposed to closing the Eastex @ Delaware Exit Ramp. Please 153 Cynthia Collins Sellers 4/29/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency reconsider. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 154 Nomana Siddiqui 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Do not eliminate Delaware Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail northbound exit! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I heard that there is a possibility of closing the Delaware Street exit in Beaumont. Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements If this is true I was wondering why. If the concern is people exiting who try to 155 Tobin Slack 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency quickly reach the right hand lane then why not put up a lane barricade which Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the prevents this. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 156 Melissa Spell 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Commenter is completing new convenience store/fuel facility at NE corner of Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements E. Harvey Steinhagen, Delaware and US 69. Commenter is opposed to the removal of the Delaware exit, 157A 4/20/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency III, PetroTexFuels and suggests moving it further south. Additional detail in letter, reproduced in Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the Section F. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with Thank You Ahmed for your prompt confirmation in receiving my letter as hand predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is delivered to you TxDOT detailing our Absolute Opposition to complete removal of expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 the Northbound US 69 Delaware Exit Ramp and with that, please be advised that vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only this exit removal as TxDOT proposed, has initiated an upsetting rage community expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and wide if this exit ramp access point is in‐fact eliminated thereby impacting access to Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements E. Harvey Steinhagen, 157B 4/25/2018 E‐Mail this highly traveled west‐end corridor and as stated in my writing, the absolute Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency III, PetroTexFuels solution is to slightly repositioned the exit ramp South of its current off‐ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the position thereby improving motor vehicle maneuvering/weaving in‐line prior to benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the intersection stop light. Thank You Sir, and be advised that I am in great hopes we purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound can and will find an amicable resolution to this devastating Beaumont roadway Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the access matter. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is Although I support the widening of US 69 Eastex Freeway, I am absolutely expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 opposed to outright elimination of the Northbound Delaware exit ramp, and as a vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only consequence of that, highly recommend TxDOT Design Engineer's redesign a new, expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and modified, safer to use new Delaware exit ramp, being pulled slightly back south Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements E. Harvey Steinhagen, Comment 157C 5/9/2018 toward I‐10, made into a 2‐lane exit ramp, trim the service ramp divider grass Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency III, PetroTexFuels Form by E‐Mail tailback, making a sooner after exit transition onto the service road primarily Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the improving the motorist wishing to turn right, and install a yield or stop sign on benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the service road warning motorist of the exiting traffic having the right‐of‐way. My purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound suggestion. Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

Commenter operates two convenience store/fuel facility locations at Tram Road Roy Steinhagen, Changing a traditional diamond to an X‐ramp configuration will cause a negligible increase in and US 69. Commenter is opposed to the ramp relocations between Chinn Lane 158 Steinhagen Oil 5/10/2018 Mail Geometry travel time and fuel consumption. X‐ramps are safer and result in improved intersection and Tram Road, stating negative impacts to property values and business activity Company operations, as more storage for vehicle queues takes place on the frontage roads. due to decreased access. Additional detail in letter, reproduced in Section F. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I am a Beaumont resident and I am opposed to the closure of the Delaware exit. expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and That is the best exit for many of the neighborhoods in that area. I suspect that Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 159 Julie Stephenson 5/2/2018 E‐Mail closing that exit would increase the congestion at the already busy intersections Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency before at Lucas and after at Laurel. Please consider leaving it open for the Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the convenience of the area residents. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 160 Trent Sterenchock 5/11/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please keep this exit. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I am opposed to closure of Delaware exit. This exit was never designed properly vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only from the beginning. However, closing the exit is not the solution. I have lived in expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and this area for over 17 years. This whole region is congested. Closure will cause Comment Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements more traffic and chaos. Not only I live in this area but I have my dental practice 161 Helene Sun, DDS 4/26/2018 Form at Public Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency located in Delaware Plaza. I have three dentists and employ 16 staff. This entire Hearing Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the complex brings in employees and customers using this exit. Closure of the exit will benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the harm these businesses and inconvenience employees and customers. Please purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound reconsider closure of Delaware exit. Thank you. Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 162 Cynthia Thibodeaux 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 163 Tayla M. Thibodeaux 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 164 Tim Thibodeaux 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I endorse widening of Hwy 69N. I oppose closure of Delaware exit off of 69N. This Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 165 Dr. Curtis Thorpe, MD 5/1/2018 would create congestion and add 5 minutes to my commute to and from Baptist Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail Hospital and CTE Hospital. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I object to the plan to close this exit ramp. The alternatives of using Lucas St. or expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 166 Frances Towers 4/26/2018 E‐Mail from US‐69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the their homes. This is unsafe. Surely another alternative is possible. benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

We greatly oppose the plan to close the Delaware Exit Ramp as included in this plan. My business has a large proportion of its customers off Delaware St. We use The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and the northbound Delaware St. exit on US 69 many times each day. Eliminating this relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with exit will significantly increase our travel time to/from our jobs. This increases our predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is cost in an already extremely low margin industry. This operational cost increase is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 unacceptable. The traffic at the Lucas exit is horrible – backing up long distances in vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only front of Home Depot. The alternative of winding through all the residential back expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and streets increases risk of accident. Interestingly, the huge problem of the Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 167 Jim Towers 4/26/2018 E‐Mail southbound super‐short entrance ramp just south of Delaware St. onto US‐69 is Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency not addressed. This is a huge problem – the ramp is extremely short. The Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the additional lane added from the Lucas St. entrance onto US‐69 is rarely used – benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the EXCEPT by those speeding who scoot over to the far right lane going extremely purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound fast – since this lane (which is the lane onto which the ramp merges) has low Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the volume and allows these speeders to jump ahead. Merging onto US‐69 from this general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing entrance is SCARY and I have to do it every day. There is also little to no shoulder northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th to use, should the speeders not let you in. Please – use some video to capture Street exit. what is going on at this “newly” designed entrance ramp. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Closing that exit will make things Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 168 Destiny Traster 5/4/2018 worse than it already is! I use that exit every morning! It will congest 11th St which Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail is already busy!! It will also congest every other exit after that! Please do not make Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the the traffic in Beaumont worse! benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 169 Brittney Traver 5/9/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 170 Cynthia Trull 5/7/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Please reposition the Exit Ramp Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail slightly south for more vehicle stacking and merging room! Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Minimal work will occur on frontage roads and traffic control plans to be developed will Morris Varnado, Concern about truck access to 7990 Eastex Fwy during construction. (Property is 171 4/11/2018 E‐Mail Construction minimize impact to adjacent businesses. Note that this location is within the Phase 2 limits Mustang Cat Equipment on northbound feeder north of LNVA Canal) and construction is not yet scheduled there. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment Rumor is TxDOT plans to close Delaware exit off of Hwy 69 North. I oppose that 172 Carl Vitanza 5/7/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail plan. That exit is used by many people, including myself, daily. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements I oppose closing the Delaware exit! That is my exit, my home & business are at 173 Claude Allen Wagner 4/27/2018 E‐Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency that east bound exit? Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with I wanted to let you know I am 100% opposed to the elimination of the North predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is bound exit to Delaware on US 69. You probably don’t ever have to get off at this expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 exit but if you eliminate that exit then the next exit at Lucas will be worse for vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only traffic congestion than it already is now. There have been times in going to Home expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Depot I have taken this exit during rush hour and the traffic is backed up well past Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 174 David M. Watson 5/11/2018 E‐Mail Home Depot resulting having to wait one to two traffic light changes to even get Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency to Home Depot. I would think a P.E. like yourself would be intelligent enough to be Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the able to make adjustments to the widen plan in order to keep this exit. Again, I benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the want to reiterate of being opposed to the elimination of the North bound exit to purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware since doing this will make the Lucas Exit congestion much worse than it Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the already is particularly during rush hour. general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 175 Richard Weaver 5/10/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. This would create a hardship for Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail my patients and staff getting to my dental office. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 176 Sherry Weaver 5/10/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. It makes it harder to get to my Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail home and my husband's office. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number

Based upon the presentation at the public hearing held on April 26, 2018, it is my understanding that TxDOT proposes to close the north bound Delaware Street exit The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and ramp along U.S. Highway 69, 96 and 287. I am writing this letter to state my relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with objection to the closing of the subject exit ramp. Based on my observations of predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is traffic patterns along the frontage road at 3250 Eastex Freeway, where my expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 corporate office of Whiteley Partners, LP is currently located, the recent ramp vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only reversal project completed by TxDOT has significantly increased traffic volume expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and along the frontage road between Delaware Street and Lucas Drive. Based on over Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Mark Whiteley, 40 years of infrastructure design experience, it is my opinion that closing the 177A 5/11/2018 Mail Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Whiteley Partners LP aforementioned ramp will only serve to exacerbate the problem of increased Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the traffic volume along the frontage road. Additionally, excessive speeding, and benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the inadequately marked lane delineations have recently presented a safety hazard to purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound not only the traveling public, but my employees, and those employees of the Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the neighboring businesses. I not only suggest that the Delaware Street exit ramp general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing remain open, but also that TxDOT provide additional measures to reduce northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th speeding, and prevent premature lane exchanges within prohibited areas. Your Street exit. consideration of this matter is greatly appreciated, and I would like to encourage you to visit our location to observe this state of affairs in person. Enforcement of posted speed limits, or lack thereof, should be communicated to the City of Mark Whiteley, Excerpt from letter mostly about Delaware ramp: Excessive speeding. I suggest 177B 5/11/2018 Mail Speed Beaumont Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, and/or Texas Whiteley Partners LP that TxDOT provide additional measures to reduce speeding Department of Public Safety. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Ken Whitlow, Texas Comment 178 5/1/2018 I support the widening of Hwy 69, but oppose the closure of the Delaware exit. Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Regional Title Form by E‐Mail Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 179 Cyndee Williams 5/9/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. I regularly use this exit. It would Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail be extremely inconvenient if it were closed. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright 180 Rebecca Williams 5/1/2018 Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 I am totally opposed to the closing of the Delaware exit. In my opinion the vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only inconvenience to the vast number of people who use the exit daily, the loss of expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and business for the commercial enterprises that rely on the exit, the additional Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements 181 John Willman 5/3/2018 E‐Mail congestion that would be created at other already congested exits, the additional Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency time being driven and the additional fuel used and additional emissions created Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the do not justify closing the exit. You really do need to consider the wishes of the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the public you serve. purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Comment Commenter Name Date Received Source Comment Topic Category Response Number The primary purpose for the proposed project is to improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion. US‐69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. The current roadway capacity will not be sufficient. Traffic is expected to grow more than 40‐percent between now and 2040, from 91,600 to 130,100 vehicles per day. High crash rates, especially between IH‐10 and Delaware Street, are only expected to grow worse as traffic and speeds increase. The growing traffic volumes and I support TxDOT widening US 69 (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT support the outright Delaware expected increase in crashes will only increase the frequency of unreliable traffic movements Comment 182 Vanette Young 5/10/2018 elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. Exit is used to get to job site. We Ramp ‐ at the IH‐10/US‐69 interchange negatively impacting the economy of the City, emergency Form by E‐Mail have numerous patients use the same exit to get to our office. Against responsiveness, and the statewide IH‐10 strategic freight corridor while also negating the benefits of this project’s added capacity. We believe we have clearly demonstrated the purpose, need, and sound reasoning for the removal and relocation of the northbound Delaware Street exit. The project must address the high rate of crashes at the ramp for the general safety of the public. Therefore TxDOT will proceed with plans to remove the existing northbound Delaware Street exit ramp and relocate the exit ramp to the IH‐10 eastbound 11th Street exit. Section B Public Hearing Officer Certification

760.06.TEM DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E56D80-38F7-4B08-A843-A425F8ED976D

Public Hearing Certification

Project Name: US 69 Widening

County Name Jefferson

Control Section Job Numbers (CSJ): 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

Project Limits:

From: Interstate Highway 10

To: Tram Road

I certify that the following statements are true and apply to the project identified above. A. A public hearing was held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Roy Guess Elementary School in Beaumont, Texas. B. The economic and social effects of the project location and design and its impacts on the environment have been considered C. In determining economic, social, and environmental effects, the statutory provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have been considered. D. The project consistency with the goals and objectives of urban planning, as dictated by the community has been considered. E. Requirements of Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter E, Section 2.107 have been met.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

5/16/2018 Signed: ______District Engineer Date: ______Name/Title Print Name: Tucker Ferguson

Form Version 2 TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division 760.01.FRM Effective Date: September 2016 Page 1 of 1 Section C Notices

760.06.TEM

PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 Roy Guess Elementary School –Gymnasium 8055 Old Voth Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708 Open House: 5:30 –6:30 pm, Formal Hearing: 6:30 –7:30 pm

TheTexasDepartmentof Transportation(TxDOT)Beaumont DistrictisproposingtowidenUS69 fromIH10toTramRoadinJefferson County,Texas.Thisnoticeadvisesthe publicthatTxDOTwillbeconductinga publichearingregardingtheproposed projectonThursday,April26,2018 from5:30SPto7:30SPattheRoy GuessElementarySchoolat8055Old VothRoadinBeaumont,TX77708.An openhousewilltakeplacefrom5:30 SPto6:30SPwheredisplayswillbe availableforviewingandthepublicmay comeandgoattheirconvenience.The publichearingwillbeginat6:30SP, whichincludesaformalpresentation andcommentperiod.Thepurposeof thehearingistopresenttheplanned improvementsandtoreceive commentsfromthepubliconthe proposedproject. The proposed project will improve safety,accommodate traffic growth, and reducecongestionbyimproving mobility.TxDOTproposestowidenUS 69from4to6lanes(three lanes in each direction) as a dividedhighway withaconcretemedianbarrier;add merginglanes;removetheUS69northboundexitramptoDelawareStreet;relocaterampsatChinn andTramRoads;widenoverpassbridges;andinstallnewlightingEHWZHHQ'RZOHQ5RDGDQG6+. All work will occur within the existing the right of way (ROW). No additional ROW or permanent/ temporary easement is required; therefore, no displacements or relocations of residences orbusinessesarenecessary. Environmental studies, mapsof thestudy corridor and exhibitswill be available at the event. This informationwillalsobeavailableforreviewbyappointmentMondaythroughFridayfrom8:00a.m.to 5:00p.m.attheTxDOTBeaumontDistrictOffice,8350EastexFreeway,Beaumont,Texas77708. Toscheduleanappointment,pleasecontactSarahDupre,at(409)898-5745. Projectinformationcanalsobeviewedbyvisiting https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/beaumont/042618.html. Verbalandwrittencommentsmaybesubmittedatthehearing;writtencommentsmaybesubmitted by mail to the TxDOT Beaumont District Office, District Design Engineer, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708; or electronically to [email protected] . Written comments must be postmarkedorsubmittedelectronicallybyFriday,May11,2018. The public hearing will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending who have special communicationoraccommodationneeds,orrequireaninterpreter,areencouragedtocontactSarah Dupre,TxDOT’sPublicInformationOffice,at(409)898-5745.Requestsshouldbemadeatleastfive dayspriortotheevent.Everyreasonableeffortwillbemadetoaccommodatetheseneeds. Ifyouhaveanygeneralquestionsorconcernsregardingtheproposedprojectorthehearing,please contactMr.Ahmed Gaily,P.E.,DistrictDesignEngineer,at(409)-892-7311oremail [email protected].

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federalenvironmental lawsforthisprojectarebeing,orhavebeen,carried-outbyTxDOTpursuantto23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, andexecutedbyFHWAandTxDOT. 4A BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE Sunday, April 8, 2018 EXAMS Districts affected by Harvey still trying to make up for missed time Continued from page 1A Months after Harvey, or a fifth at Jones-Clark El- things still aren’t back to ementary or Smith Mid- rating system, which rates normal in many districts, dle would prompt either schools as either “met stan- which Orangefield’s Patter- state-mandated closures or dard” or “improvement re- son said the TEA should a takeover, though it’s un- &6% *-8 ):)28 quired.” keep in mind. clear how that would play Campuses that fall short His district recently re- out in a district already un- face increased state moni- ported to the agency that der state control. Some of toring and possible inter- the state’s largest districts, ventions. This year, dis- two-thirds of its students tricts will also be graded on and staff have been classi- including Houston ISD, face similar consequences a scale of A to F for the first fied as homeless this year (4+&#; #24+.  under a 2015 state law. time as a new accountabil- because of their living situ- BISD has repeatedly de- ity system goes into effect. ations. Students in Little *č, č č clined to comment on that Thespringtestingwin- Cypress-Mauriceville had possibility, saying only that dow, which starts Tuesday, half-day classes for months until their portable build- the district is working to comes as districts across ings were ready, and Pat- get all campuses to meet £äč° °‡n*° ° the Gulf Coast are still terson’s students are still standards. In a January in- trying to get classes back sharing class spaces wher- terview, Superintendent on track and make up for ever they can. John Frossard said he was weeks they missed after “When you have 50 kids still waiting to hear from Harvey. Teachers have had taught in one room, that in- the TEA before publicly ad- less time to get through &QPoV EJCPIG [QWT DQF[ LWUV EJCPIG [QWT DTC fluences performance,” he dressing any possible cam- material in more difficult said. “There’s a reason you pus closures or takeovers. circumstances. wouldn’t normally have Port Arthur ISD would v ޜÕÀ ÃÌÀ>«Ã ψ«] Ì i L>VŽ Àˆ`ià ի] œÀ ޜÕÀ LÀ> ˆÃ ÕÃÌ The Texas Education that. They spent multiple have been in the same ՘Vœ“vœÀÌ>Li] Vœ“i ˆ˜ >˜` }iÌ wÌÌi` LÞ >˜ iÝ«iÀÌ° Agency said in a letter in weeks in gyms, separated boat, but all campuses met December that it “may by blue tarps - when you’re standards in 2016, includ-

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Advertiser: Agency: Section-Page-Zone(s): Description: ing to win,”he said. Harvey will be allowed to tricts with high poverty He told the Senate Edu- let fifth- and eighth-grad- rates and other challenges. cation Committee in No- ers who fail their math and “It’s going to affect the vember that “there is no reading STAAR tests twice build-back,”Patterson said, way we can move forward move to the next grade, because a “failing”school is in a normal mindset af- without testing them a less likely to attract people ter dealing with Hurricane third time or holding them to return and rebuild in 4GEGKXG C 0CVQTK WODTGNNC Harvey.” back,hesaid. their community. YKVJ CP[  0CVQTK RWTEJCUG “I really would want to For Beaumont ISD, He said his teachers and see fairness” in this year’s poor STAAR performance students have been told “to ratings, Porterie said this or progress this year car- just do your best and don’t week, with consideration ries heavy consequences. let it frustrate you” when for the difficulties coastal A sixth consecutive im- they sit down to face their +MZI YW  QMRYXIW [I¸PP KMZI ]SY XLI ÁX SJ ]SYV PMJI districts have faced. provement required rating multiple choice questions Heandothersuperinten- at Fehl-Price Elementary, this week. dents told lawmakers this “We’re not going to be past fall that they weren’t concerned with STAAR, asking to be exempt from ‘It’s education we’re going to be con- testing, but wanted their against the cerned about taking care ratings to reflect their situa- of our kids,” Patterson said. 202561501 N/A 3 Col x 9 in N/A tions. Some suggested that elements, and we’re “Some things are more im- they could be designated as going to win.’ portant than a silly test.” “not rated” for the year, like some schools were after Ike Port Arthur Superintendent [email protected] hit in 2008. Mark Porterie Twitter.com/LizTeitz PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 Roy Guess Elementary School – Gymnasium 8055 Old Voth Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708 Open House: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Formal Hearing: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Texas Department of Ad Number: Insertion Number: Size: Color Type: Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District is proposing to widen US 69 from IH-10 to Tram Road in Jefferson County, Texas. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed project on Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Roy Guess Elementary School at 8055 Old Voth Road in Beaumont, TX 77708. An open house will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. where displays will be available for viewing and the public may come and go at their convenience. The public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m., which includes a formal presentation and comment period. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and to receive comments from the public on the proposed project. The proposed project will improve safety, accommodate traffic growth, and reduce congestion by improving mobility. TxDOT proposes to widen US 69 from 4 to 6 lanes (three lanes in each direction) as a divided highway with a concrete median barrier; add merging lanes; remove the US 69 northbound exit ramp to Delaware Street; relocate ramps at Chinn and Tram Roads; widen overpass bridges; and install new lighting between Dowlen Road and SH 105. All work will occur within the existing the right of way (ROW). No additional ROW or permanent/ temporary easement is required; therefore, no displacements or relocations of residences or businesses are necessary. Environmental studies, maps of the study corridor and exhibits will be available at the event. This information will also be available for review by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the TxDOT Beaumont District Office, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708. To schedule an appointment, please contact Sarah Dupre, at (409) 898-5745. Project information can also be viewed by visiting: https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/beaumont/042618.html. Verbal and written comments may be submitted at the hearing; written comments may be submitted by mail to the TxDOT Beaumont District Office, District Design Engineer, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708; or electronically to [email protected] . Written comments must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Friday, May 11, 2018. The public hearing will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending who have special communication or accommodation needs, or require an interpreter, are encouraged to contact Sarah Dupre, TxDOT’s Public Information Office, at (409) 898-5745. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs. If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project or the hearing, please contact Mr. Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer, at (409)-892-7311 or email [email protected].

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«Title» «FirstName» «LastName» «Position» «Organization» «City», «ST» «Zip»

Re: Notice of Public Hearing United States (US) 69 Widening From Interstate Highway (IH) 10 to Tram Road Jefferson County CSJ: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

«Salutation» «LastName»:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District will conduct a Public Hearing to present the proposed improvements for the US 69 widening project in the city of Beaumont and to receive comments from the public. You and/or a representative from your office are cordially invited to attend the Public Hearing.

Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Roy Guess Elementary School 8055 Old Voth Road Beaumont, Texas 77708

A copy of the public hearing notice with a project location map is enclosed for your convenience.

An open house will take place from 5:30 to 6:30PM for the public to view maps and exhibits. The public may come and go at their convenience. The Public Hearing will begin at 6:30PM, which includes a formal presentation and comment period.

The proposed project will improve safety, accommodate traffic growth, and improve mobility. TxDOT proposes to widen US 69 from a four-lane divided freeway to a six-lane divided freeway with a concrete median barrier. No additional right-of-way is required; therefore, no displacements or relocations of residences or businesses are necessary.

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, please contact Mr. Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer, at 409-892-7311 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Scott Ayres, P.E. Transportation Planning Engineer Transportation Planning & Development

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An Equal Opportunity Employer US 69 Mailing List ‐ Elected Officials

Title FirstName LastName Salutation Position Organization Addr1 City ST Zip The Hon. Randy Weber Congressman Representative U.S. House of Representatives 505 Orleans Street, Suite 103 Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Brian Babin Congressman Representative U.S. House of Representatives 1201 Childers Rd Orange TX 77630 The Hon. John Cornyn Senator Senator U.S. Senate 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 980 Houston TX 77007 The Hon. Ted Cruz Senator Senator U.S. Senate 808 Travis Street, Suite 1420 Houston TX 77002 The Hon. James White Representative Representative Texas House of Representatives 1001 W. Bluff Woodville TX 75979 The Hon. Dade Phelan Representative Representative Texas House of Representatives 10984 F.M. 1442 Suite B Orange TX 77630 The Hon. Joe Deshotel Representative Representative Texas House of Representatives One Plaza Square, Suite 203 Port Arthur TX 77642 The Hon. Robert Nichols Senator Senator Texas State Senate 2915 Atkinson Drive Lufkin TX 75901 The Hon. Brandon Creighton Senator Senator Texas State Senate 350 Pine Street, Suite 1450 Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Jeff Branick Judge Judge Jefferson County 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Eddie Arnold Commissioner Commissioner Jefferson County 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Brent Weaver Commissioner Commissioner Jefferson County 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Michael Sinegal Commissioner Commissioner Jefferson County 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Everette Alfred Commissioner Commissioner Jefferson County 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont TX 77701 The Hon. Wayne McDaniel Judge Judge Hardin County 300 W Monroe Street Kountze TX 77625 The Hon. L.W. Cooper Jr. Commissioner Commissioner Hardin County P. O. Box 1757 Silsbee TX 77656 The Hon. Chris Kirkendall Commissioner Commissioner Hardin County P. O. Box 1436 Kountze TX 77625 The Hon. Ken Pelt Commissioner Commissioner Hardin County P. O. Box 550 Sour Lake TX 77659 The Hon. Alvin Roberts Commissioner Commissioner Hardin County P. O. Box 8166 Lumberton TX 77657 The Hon. Becky Ames Mayor Mayor City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. W.L. Pate Jr. Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Gethrel Williams‐Wright Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Virginia Jordan Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Mike Getz Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Audwin Samuel Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Robin Mouton Council Member Council Member City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77704 The Hon. Rick Thomisee Mayor Mayor City of Rose Hill Acres 100 Jordan Road Rose Hill Acres TX 77657 The Hon. Don Surratt Mayor Mayor City of Lumberton 836 N. Main St. Lumberton TX 77657

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April 6, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing United States (US) 69 Widening From Interstate Highway (IH) 10 to Tram Road Jefferson County CSJ: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

Dear Community Member:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District will conduct a Public Hearing to present the proposed improvements for the US 69 widening project in the city of Beaumont and to receive comments from the public. Displays and exhibits will be available for viewing at 5:30PM with the Public Hearing (including a formal presentation and comment period) commencing at 6:30PM. As a business or organization in the project area, you are cordially invited to attend the Public Hearing.

Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Roy Guess Elementary School 8055 Old Voth Road Beaumont, Texas 77708

A copy of the public hearing notice with a project location map is enclosed for your convenience.

The proposed project will improve safety, accommodate traffic growth, and improve mobility. TxDOT proposes to widen US 69 from a four-lane divided freeway to a six-lane divided freeway with a concrete median barrier. No additional right-of-way is required; therefore, no displacements or relocations of residences or businesses are necessary.

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, please contact Mr. Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer, at 409-892-7311 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Scott Ayres, P.E. Transportation Planning Engineer Transportation Planning & Development

Enclosure

OUR VALUES: People • Accountability • Trust • Honesty OUR MISSION: Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods.

An Equal Opportunity Employer US 69 Mailing List ‐ Organizations and Businesses

Organization Addr1 City ST Zip Academy Sports + Outdoors 7130 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Acme Brick Tile & Stone 8185 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Apria Healthcare 11125 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 3080 College St Beaumont TX 77701 BBVA Compass 4285 E Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77708 Beaumont Housing Authority 1890 Laurel St. Beaumont TX 77701 Beaumont Independent School District 3395 Harrison Avenue Beaumont TX 77706 Beaumont Main Street 390 Fannin Beaumont TX 77701 Beaumont Public Health Department 950 Washington Blvd Beaumont TX 77705 Beaumont Public Library System Central Library 801 Pearl St Beaumont TX 77701 Bel Furniture Beaumont Inc 4455 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 BISD Agricultural Farm 6150 North Keith Road Beaumont TX 77713 Boot Barn 6420 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Burger King 6135 Eastex Fwy #2 Beaumont TX 77706 Calvary Baptist Church 3550 Dowlen Rd Beaumont TX 77706 Carl's Jr. 3930 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77703 Cathedral In the Pines Church 2350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont TX 77703 Catholic Charities 2780 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77703 Cavender's Boot City 6185 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Central High School 88 Jaguar Drive Beaumont TX 77702 Chase Bank 6025 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Chevron 5710 TX‐105 Beaumont TX 77708 CHRISTUS Hospital 2900 North St Beaumont TX 77702 CHRISTUS Hospital ‐ St. Elizabeth 2830 Calder St Beaumont TX 77702 Citgo N Stop 8532 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 City of Beaumont EMS 3040 College St Beaumont TX 77701 City of Beaumont Fire Department 400 Walnut Beaumont TX 77701 City of Beaumont Police Department 255 College Street Beaumont TX 77701 Classic Buick GMC 3855 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Classic Southeast Texas Parts 3855 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Classic Stone Works 8105 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 CVS 6850 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 DuGood Credit Union 7505 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Dunkin' Donuts 4370 E Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77708 Eastex Automotive 8795 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Eastex Clinic 4890 Dowlen Rd Beaumont TX 77708 Education First FCU 6885 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Elmo Willar Library 3590 E Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77703 Enterprise Truck Rental 3980 W Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77706 Family Services of Southeast Texas 3550 Fannin Beaumont TX 77701 Family Services of Southeast Texas 3550 Fannin St Beaumont TX 77701 First Baptist Church 3739 N. Major Drive Beaumont TX 77713 Frank Planetarium 3370 North Street Beaumont TX 77706

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Organization Addr1 City ST Zip Fuzzy's Taco Shop 5655 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 G&K Services 11055 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77705 Gloria Ramirez Neighborhood Resource Center 2850 Gulf Ave Beaumont TX 77703 Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce 1110 Park Street Beaumont TX 77701 Guess Elementary School 8055 Old Voth Road Beaumont TX 77708 Hertz Rent A Car 5580 Cole Rd Beaumont TX 77708 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Beaumont NW 7140 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Home Depot 3910 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77703 Homer Drive Elementary School 8950 Homer Drive Beaumont TX 77708 IHOP 5875 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 1001 Pearl St. #103 Beaumont TX 77701 John Paul Davis Community Center 3580 E Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77708 Jones‐Clark Elementary School 3525 Cleveland Street Beaumont TX 77703 Kindred Hospice 8050 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Kinsel Ford 3355 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Kinsel Mazda 3355 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Lamar University PO Box 10009 Beaumont TX 77710 Legacy Christian Academy 8200 TX‐105 Beaumont TX 77713 Life Storage 8020 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Little Caesar's Pizza 6480 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 LongHorn Steakhouse 5920 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Lumberton Chamber of Commerce 826 N Main Lumberton TX 77657 Lumberton Independent School District 121 S Main St Beaumont TX 77657 Marshall Middle School 6455 Gladys Avenue Beaumont TX 77706 Mobility Scooters 10955 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School 5950 Kelly Dr Beaumont TX 77707 Mulligans Golf Range 8310 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Mustang Cat Beaumont 7990 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Neighbors Emergency Center 4755 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 North End Baptist Church 5115 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Oaks Historic District Neighborhood Association P. O. Box 625 Beaumont TX 77704 Osborne Cabinet & Millworks 8080 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Parkdale Mall 6155 Eastex Fwy #200 Beaumont TX 77706 Porter's Flooring America 7628 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Praise Church 8325 Walker Rd Beaumont TX 77713 Quick Lane at Kinsel Ford Lincoln 3355 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 R C Miller Memorial Library 1605 Dowlen Rd Beaumont TX 77706 Regina‐Howell Elementary School 5850 Regina Lane Beaumont TX 77706 Rogers Park Community Center 6540 Gladys Ave Beaumont TX 77706 Rotary Club of Beaumont 2355 IH‐10 South, Suite 213 Beaumont TX 77705 Shell 3980 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77703 Shell 2810 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77703 Smith Middle School 4415 Concord Road Beaumont TX 77703

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Organization Addr1 City ST Zip Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods 5876 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 St Pius X Catholic Church 5075 Bigner Rd Beaumont TX 77708 St. Anne Catholic School 375 North 11th Street Beaumont TX 77702 St. Anthony Cathedral School 850 Forsythe St Beaumont TX 77701 St. James United Methodist Church 2485 Blanchette St Beaumont TX 77701 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 4090 Delaware St Beaumont TX 77706 Sterling Pruitt Activity Center 2930 Gulf Ave Beaumont TX 77703 Taco Bell 6105 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77706 Target 5850 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Taylor Career and Technology Center 2330 North Street Beaumont TX 77702 Texas Inn Beaumont 6675 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 The Anchor Of Beaumont 6655 TX‐105 Beaumont TX 77708 The Crossing ‐ Beaumont Housing Authority 3705 E Lucas Dr Beaumont TX 77708 Tractor Supply 8055 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Triumph Church Beaumont 10255 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 U‐Haul Moving & Storage 8161 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 U‐Haul Storage of Eastex Freeway 7910 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 United Built Homes 8056 Eastex Fwy Beaumont TX 77708 Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Dr. Beaumont TX 77713 Westgate Memorial Baptist Church 6220 Westgate Drive Beaumont TX 77706

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April 6, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing United States (US) 69 Widening From Interstate Highway (IH) 10 to Tram Road Jefferson County CSJ: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

Dear Property Owner:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District will conduct a Public Hearing to present the proposed improvements for the US 69 widening project in the city of Beaumont and to receive comments from the public. Displays and exhibits will be available for viewing at 5:30PM with the Public Hearing (including a formal presentation and comment period) commencing at 6:30PM. As a landowner (as identified by the tax roll) adjacent to the roadway within the project limits, you are cordially invited to attend the Public Hearing.

Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Roy Guess Elementary School 8055 Old Voth Road Beaumont, Texas 77708

A copy of the public hearing notice with a project location map is enclosed for your convenience.

The proposed project will improve safety, accommodate traffic growth, and improve mobility. TxDOT proposes to widen US 69 from a four-lane divided freeway to a six-lane divided freeway with a concrete median barrier. No additional right-of-way is required; therefore, no displacements or relocations of residences or businesses are necessary.

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, please contact Mr. Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer, at 409-892-7311 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Scott Ayres, P.E. Transportation Planning Engineer Transportation Planning & Development

Enclosure

OUR VALUES: People • Accountability • Trust • Honesty OUR MISSION: Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods.

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TXDOT PUBLIC HEARING U.S. 69 FROM INTERSTATE 10 TO TRAM ROAD APRIL 26, 2018 ROY GUESS ELEMENTARY

REPORTED BY: AMANDA AMONG

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1 MR. JACK: Good evening, my name is Adam 2 Jack and I am the Director of Transportation Planning 3 and Development for the Texas Department of 4 Transportation, Beaumont District. Before we begin this 5 evening's presentation, if you would, please silence 6 your cell phones or any other electronic devices that 7 you have. 8 Today is Thursday, April 26, 2018; the 9 time is 6:32. And on behalf of the Department of 10 Transportation, I'd like to thank you for your interest 11 and your participation in this public hearing. We would 12 also like to thank Roy Guess Elementary for the use of 13 this facility. 14 As you entered this evening, you were 15 asked to register at one of our sign-in tables. If 16 you've not already done so, please register at the 17 sign-in table before you leave so that we have a record 18 of your attendance at the public hearing. Please feel 19 free to continue reviewing the exhibits and they will be 20 available this evening until we adjourn. 21 We would like to welcome and recognize 22 the elected officials who are in attendance this 23 evening. I do not have the elected officials list but I 24 believe I saw Representative White here. Is he still 25 here? Yes, he is there in the back. Thank you,

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1 Representative White. Councilman Getz, I believe I saw 2 as well. Thank you, Councilman Getz. And there was one 3 other and I don't recall who it is. Any other elected 4 officials here? I'm sorry, if you would, please, I 5 can't -- I don't have the name, I'm sorry. 6 FEMALE SPEAKER: It's okay. I'm Allison 7 (inaudible). 8 MR. JACK: Thank you so much, Ms. Getz, 9 for joining us. Also Earl White from James City County 10 Precinct -- or, I'm sorry, Jefferson County Precinct No. 11 1 is Representative White -- Earl White. Not James 12 White. Earl White. Okay. Very good. 13 I'd like to ask all the members of our 14 design team and the TxDOT staff, if you would please 15 stand, TxDOT, Entech engineers and Walter P. Moore who 16 are present this evening to help you answer any of your 17 questions and concerns that you may have. Thank you. 18 So this evening you also saw, as you came 19 in, the environmental document -- or declaration on the 20 board in the welcome area. You'll see this document 21 frequently this evening confirming that we're following 22 a very specific environmental guidance as set forth by 23 the federal government. 24 The purpose of this evening's public 25 hearing is to present the planned improvements for the

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1 United States Highway 69 project from Interstate 10 to 2 Tram Road. There are several ways to comment on this 3 proposed project. You may present your comments here 4 tonight for the court reporter here at the front. You 5 may -- if you'd like to speak for this evening's record 6 and you have not filled out a speaker form, you'll need 7 to do so now. If you need a speaker form, please raise 8 your hand and our staff will provide you a speaker form. 9 Speakers will be called in the order that they sign up. 10 You may also submit comments in writing. 11 If you -- have provided a comment box here to the side. 12 You can leave your comments there this evening. Your 13 comment forms may also be mailed or you can send them 14 electronically by e-mail on the address shown and listed 15 on the forms. All comments must be submitted or 16 postmarked by May 11th of this year. Both written and 17 verbal comments will be considered equally. If you 18 submit your comments in writing, it's not necessary to 19 repeat your comments verbally but you may if you like. 20 During tonight's hearing, staff will 21 provide an overview of the project. You've had the open 22 house since 5:30 to review the displays and the events 23 located around the room. The public comment session 24 will begin following this brief presentation. Procedure 25 does not allow for answering questions during the

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1 presentation or public comment session but we will be 2 available to answer your questions following the comment 3 session. This official public hearing will adjourn 4 after verbal comments have been heard. 5 Now I'd like to introduce Rudy Chapa from 6 -- who is our project manager from Entech Civil 7 Engineers who is going to discuss some of the exhibits 8 you've able to view in regards to this U.S. 69 widening 9 project. 10 MR. CHAPA: Thank you, Adam. 11 This projects consists of the widening 12 from four to six general-purpose lanes including all 13 overpass bridges. There will be merging lanes in 14 between the ramps and some shifting of the ramps at the 15 north end of the project. The northbound exit at 16 Delaware Street will be removed, which we'll talk more 17 about in a moment, and there will be signing and some 18 new lighting. 19 This project is needed because the Texas 20 State data center predicts that Jefferson and Hardin 21 Counties will add more than 50,000 new residents between 22 now and 2040 and with additional people comes additional 23 traffic. The roadway will not be able to accommodate 24 the expected growth. Traffic projections from TxDOT's 25 Transportation Planning and Programming Division

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1 indicate an increase in average daily traffic of 2 approximately 42 percent between 2018 and 2040. 3 The corridor also exhibits higher than 4 average crash rates than the statewide average at 5 several locations and nearly 10 percent of the crashes 6 in the last nine years have resulted in injury or 7 fatality. Finally, the corridor currently exhibits 8 peak-hour congestion that will only worsen over time 9 without the proposed improvements. The proposed -- the 10 purpose of the proposed projects is to improve mobility, 11 increase safety, and relieve congestion. 12 The plans do call for the removal of the 13 northbound ramp to Delaware Street. As the traffic 14 grows, there are too many conflicts in weaving traffic 15 and there simply is not enough room to change lanes as 16 the vehicles are exiting. The congestion as well spills 17 back onto the freeway, often back to I-10 causing a 18 dangerous condition. There is an alternate route though 19 where you stay on I-10 and exit 11th Street, you can use 20 the turnaround and reach Delaware Street without going 21 through a signal. You can also reach -- you can also 22 turn onto 11th Street or stay on U.S. 69 and use the 23 Lucas Drive exit. 24 UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Could you slow down, 25 please. We're getting an echo in here.

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1 MR. CHAPA: The proposed project limits 2 are from IH-10 to Tram Road in Jefferson County, 3 approximately 6.3 miles. The proposed project will not 4 require any additional right-of-way easements and will 5 have no displacements. The existing highway is a 6 four-lane highway consisting of two 12-foot-wide lanes, 7 a 4-foot inside shoulder, and a 10-foot outside 8 shoulder. 9 TxDOT proposes to improve the highway by 10 adding a main lane in each direction. The proposed 11 improvement results in six -- in a six-lane divided 12 highway consisting of three 12-foot-wide main lanes, a 13 4-foot-wide inside shoulder, and a 10-foot-wide outside 14 shoulder in each direction for the entire length of the 15 project. The project layout is shown on the screen over 16 the next three slides and can be viewed in more detail 17 at the exhibit area after this presentation. 18 On this slide, you can see the project 19 from I-10 to Odom Road. Various design work is done in 20 this portion of the project to achieve three main lanes 21 in each direction. At the Delaware Street and Lucas 22 Street drive bridges, the work consists of widening the 23 bridge and the roadway approaches on each side to 24 accommodate three lanes in each direction and an 25 additional merging lane.

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1 As mentioned before, the existing 2 northbound Delaware ramp will be removed, guide signs 3 are being replaced directing traffic to Interstate 10, 4 then Exit 853B which is currently signed as 11th Street. 5 Traffic can then use the existing U-turn at 11th Street 6 and take the frontage road back to the existing Delaware 7 and U.S. 69 intersection. Between Delaware Street and 8 Lucas Streets and also between Lucas Drive and Dowlen 9 Road, the work consists of widening for the third main 10 lane into the center median. Opposing traffic will be 11 separated by a 42-inch-tall concrete barrier. 12 On this slide from -- you can see the 13 project from Odom Road to Lawrence Drive. There is no 14 work on the Dowlen Road bridges and the work picks up 15 approximately 500 feet north of the Dowlen Road bridge. 16 From this point to the end of Phase I at the LNVA Canal, 17 the work consists of removing the obsolete center rail 18 and replacing with 42-inch-tall concrete barrier and 19 widening to the outside to accommodate the third main 20 lane in each direction. Between Dowlen Road and SH 105, 21 the ramps will be constructed to align to the third main 22 lane and the merging lane across the Dowlen Road 23 bridges. 24 High-mast lighting is also added to this 25 portion of the highway. The bridges at SH 105 are

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1 widened in each direction to accommodate the merging 2 lane onto the third proposed lane. There is work on the 3 northbound frontage road near Concord and Plant Road. 4 The existing two-way frontage road is redesigned to 5 separate the two-way local road traffic from the 6 frontage road traffic; however, there will continue to 7 be access to both Concord and Plant Road from the 8 frontage roads. 9 That completes the Phase I limits of the 10 project. Phase II construction limits begin at LNVA 11 Canal bridge and the bridge will be widened to have 12 three main lanes in each direction and a merging lane. 13 As we continue north onto the third 14 slide, the work for the Phase II is similar to Phase I, 15 however, the existing concrete barrier remains in place 16 and all widening work for the third main lane and 17 merging lane is done to the outside of the existing main 18 lanes. The bridges at Chinn and Tram are widened in 19 each direction to accommodate the third main lane and a 20 merging lane. The ramps at these locations are being 21 converted from an X configuration from the existing 22 diamond configuration. The main lane widening continues 23 until the end of the project north of Tram Road. 24 The proposed project is consistent with 25 the Southeast Texas Regional Planning -- Metropolitan

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1 Planning organization's Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2 2040 for the Jefferson, Orange, Hardin Regional 3 Transportation Study area and their Transportation 4 Improvement Program. Phase I of the proposed project 5 would be funded with a combination of federal and state 6 funds for a total of approximately $21 million. Phase 7 II is not yet funded. 8 This completes the engineering and design 9 portion of the presentation. I will now introduce 10 Leanna Sheppard with the TxDOT Beaumont District who 11 will discuss the environmental impacts. 12 MS. SHEPPARD: Thank you, Rudy. Good 13 evening, my name Leanna -- my name is Leanna Sheppard. 14 I am the Environmental Coordinator for the TxDOT 15 Beaumont District. 16 The TxDOT Beaumont District conducted the 17 environmental study for this U.S. 69 project in 18 compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. 19 And the environmental review consultation and other 20 actions required by applicable federal environmental 21 laws for this project are being or have been carried out 22 by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S. 327 and a memorandum of 23 understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by 24 the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT. 25 The environmental study identifies and

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1 assesses potential impacts of the proposed project to 2 the natural and human environment including air quality; 3 archeological resources; biological resources including 4 federal and state-listed threatened and endangered 5 species and vegetation types; community and social 6 impacts including environmental justice and Title VI 7 concerns; nonarchaeological historic properties; 8 hazardous materials; traffic noise; and water resources. 9 In addition, TxDOT coordinated the 10 project with the following agencies: the Lower Neches 11 Valley Authority, the United States Army Corps of 12 Engineers in the Galveston District, federally 13 recognized Tribes with interest in TxDOT projects, the 14 Texas Historical Commission, the Texas State Historic 15 Preservation Officer, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife 16 Department. 17 The environmental studies of the U.S. 69 18 proposed project indicates that for air quality, the 19 project is located in an area designated attainment for 20 all national ambient air quality standards. Exposure to 21 mobile source air toxics -- or MSATs -- may increase as 22 a result of the project; however, on a regional basis, 23 vehicle and fuel regulations and fleet turnover will 24 over time result in reductions in overall MSAT levels. 25 Therefore, no impact to area quality is anticipated for

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1 this project. 2 For archaeology, research and an 3 archaeological background study performed by TxDOT 4 archeologists revealed that the proposed project occurs 5 in a setting that is unlikely to contain archaeological 6 sites that merit any further consideration. The 7 existing right of way has been extensively disturbed by 8 prior construction and maintenance activities. The two 9 cemeteries are near the project area but beyond the area 10 of potential effect. 11 In addition, TxDOT reached out to the 12 federally recognized Tribes about the project and its 13 potentials on resources of concern to them and no 14 responses were received. As a result, no impact to 15 archeological historic properties is anticipated from 16 this project. 17 For nonarcheological historic properties, 18 the property does not contain properties listed or 19 eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. 20 After identifying the project activities for the project 21 and reviewing historic resources maps, a Texas -- a 22 TxDOT historian determined that no sensitive property 23 types exist within the area of potential effect and that 24 the project does not affect historic properties. 25 On community impacts, it was determined

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1 no permanent community impacts are anticipated. A 2 review of the U.S. Census Bureau American Community 3 Survey of 2015 -- 2011 to 2015 indicates that no 4 disproportionately high or adverse effects to the 5 environmental justice or limited English proficiency 6 populations would occur. All work occurs within the 7 existing TxDOT right of way and no additional right of 8 way is required and no displacements or relocations of 9 any kind will occur. 10 For biological resources, no effect will 11 occur to the eight federally listed species as no 12 suitable habitat is within the proposed project area for 13 these species. However, potential habitat for nine 14 State-listed species and two species of greatest 15 conservation need is present. Implementing the best 16 management practices per the programmatic agreement of 17 the memorandum of understanding between TxDOT and the 18 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this will avoid any 19 potential impact to these species and therefore no 20 impact is anticipated to the State-listed species. 21 There are three vegetation types 22 identified in the project area and the project 23 activities to provide additional roadway service will 24 impact them. However, the amount of impact would not 25 exceed the impact thresholds as defined by the Texas

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1 Parks and Wildlife Department and TxDOT. 2 For hazardous materials, an initial site 3 assessment was performed to identify known or potential 4 hazardous materials and waste sites within the project 5 area and to determine that those sites would be 6 anticipated to impact the project development process. 7 No concerns were identified through the regulatory 8 database review or during the site visit. However, the 9 project involves widening of -- the project involves 10 widening of existing bridge structures so testing for 11 asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint 12 occurred as well. 13 The results pertaining to the testing for 14 asbestos are not yet available. And if 15 asbestos-containing materials are confirmed and will be 16 disturbed during the construction of the bridge 17 renovations, abatement measures will be required and 18 will be coordinated with the Texas State Department of 19 Health Services. Asbestos-related activities would be 20 performed in accordance with the Texas Asbestos Health 21 Protection Act and the National Emission Standards for 22 hazardous air pollutants. 23 The results for lead-based paint indicate 24 that paint containing lead is confirmed on the LNVA 25 Canal bridge. Waste materials and construction debris

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1 containing lead-based paint are required to be disposed 2 according to current disposal regulations of the Texas 3 Commission on Environmental Quality and the 4 Environmental Protection Agency. 5 For traffic noise, existing and predicted 6 traffic noise levels were modeled using the approved 7 FHWA traffic noise model, TNM. Based on the land use 8 activity adjacent to the project area, 34 representative 9 receivers were modeled and the results of the analysis 10 indicates the traffic noise impacts are anticipated. 11 Even though the increase is no greater than 3 decibels, 12 the noise abatement measures are required to be 13 evaluated where the noise impacts are anticipated. This 14 evaluation shows that a noise abatement measure is 15 reasonable and feasible and TxDOT will schedule and 16 conduct a traffic noise workshop with the adjacent 17 property owner prior to incorporating a noise barrier in 18 the project and the project's final design. 19 For water resources, the Texas Pollutant 20 Discharge Elimination System Construction General permit 21 will be application to this project and will involve 22 coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental 23 quality for the notice of intent and posting of the site 24 notice. Work is proposed within the LNVA Canal to widen 25 the existing bridge. A jurisdictional determination

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1 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pending and a 2 nationwide permit No. 14 under the Clean Water Act will 3 be applicable if the NL -- N -- LNVA Canal is determined 4 to be under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of 5 Engineers. 6 The findings of the environmental study 7 show that this project has no significant impact on the 8 environment and that no unusual circumstances exist and 9 thus the project qualifies to be categorically excluded 10 from the requirement to prepare an environmental 11 assessment or environmental impact statement under the 12 National Environmental Policy Act. 13 A categorical exclusion is defined as a 14 class of action that normally does not individually or 15 cumulatively have significant environmental impacts. 16 The action does not induce significant impacts to 17 planned growth or land use for the area; does not 18 require the relocation of significant numbers of people; 19 does not have a significant impact on any natural, 20 cultural, recreation, or historic resource; does not 21 involve significant air, noise, or water quality 22 impacts; does not have significant impacts on traffic 23 patterns; or does not otherwise either individually or 24 cumulatively have any significant environmental impact. 25 The approved classification request or an

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1 open-ended (D) categorical exclusion and the technical 2 reports are available for your review and are on the 3 environmental study table. The proposed project plans 4 and details on the environmental studies performed and 5 the conclusions reached will continue to be available 6 for review in the TxDOT Beaumont District office. 7 I will now turn it over to Adam. 8 MR. JACK: Thank you, Leanna. 9 That concludes the public hearing 10 presentation. As a reminder, if you did not get to sign 11 in when you came in, please do so. This is for our 12 records and documenting attendance at this hearing. If 13 you wish to make verbal comments this evening, please be 14 sure to fill out a speaker card. If you have not 15 received a speaker card and you would like to speak, 16 please raise your hand and we will have a speaker card 17 given to you. 18 If you do not wish to make verbal 19 comments this evening or during the comment period, you 20 can submit written comments. You can leave those 21 written comments in the comment box with you this 22 evening over on your right or you have the option to 23 e-mail or regular mail those comments after this 24 evening's hearing. 25 Please make sure your comments are sent

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1 or postmarked by Friday, May 11th, of this year to be 2 included in the Public Hearing Summary Report. Both 3 written and verbal comments will be considered equally. 4 If you submit your comments in writing, if you -- not 5 necessarily to repeat any comments here verbally this 6 evening, but if you would like to speak, you may. 7 I have spoken to the elected officials, I 8 believe. Councilman Getz would like to make comments 9 for the record. 10 Councilman Getz. 11 COUNCILMAN GETZ: I wanted to thank TxDOT 12 for having this public hearing and giving citizens the 13 opportunity to give feedback. I've already received a 14 lot of feedback concerning one aspect of this project 15 and that's the closure of the Delaware exit ramp. I'm 16 looking at this and I'm understanding some of the 17 concerns that TxDOT has with regard to the congestion 18 and backup of people trying to exit that ramp, but I 19 must also say that I have received countless complaints 20 and concerns from Beaumont residents and constituents, 21 the citizens, about the closure of this ramp. 22 I implore TxDOT to get with Joe Majdalani 23 of our City Planning Department of our -- who is our 24 City engineer and see if we can come up with alternative 25 solutions to closure of this ramp. I don't know what's

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1 available out there, I'm not an engineer, but it seems 2 to me that when we put good minds together, we might be 3 able to come up with some alternative solutions as 4 opposed to shutting this ramp down that a lot of people 5 depend on every day. 6 So that's my comment and I appreciate the 7 opportunity to speak tonight. Thank you. 8 MR. JACK: Thank you, Councilman Getz. 9 Representing the city of Beaumont, 10 Dr. Joe Majdalani is -- will be speaking on behalf of 11 the City this evening as the Director of Public Works. 12 Dr. Majdalani. 13 DR. MAJDALANI: Thank you, Adam. 14 I'm the Public Works Director for the 15 City of Beaumont. I'm here to represent the City of 16 Beaumont. We work every day with TxDOT on several 17 project. We partner on several project and we have a 18 great relationship with TxDOT. 19 This project is kind of unique and I'm 20 going to explain why we does not support -- we do not 21 support the closure of the ramp. Many people travel 22 from the area try to take Delaware exit. If the project 23 is built as it's designed, a lot of the traveling public 24 cannot exit Delaware and it's going to have a major 25 impact on the businesses that existed for many years in

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1 the vicinity on the east side of 69, on the west side of 2 69. 3 It's also going to have major impact on 4 existing streets in Beaumont. If you look at the 5 intersection of Lucas and 69, during peak hours, it's at 6 capacity. It's already congested. The traffic will be 7 diverted from -- instead of exiting on Delaware, it's 8 going to exit on Lucas. Lucas Street at capacity during 9 traffic -- during peak hours. The intersection at Lucas 10 and Folsom is at capacity during peak hours. 11 It's going to require some additional 12 lane, additional capacity at the intersection. Traffic 13 would back up to 69 to have major impact on signal at 69 14 and Lucas. Also it's going to have major impact on real 15 estate and the businesses in the area. It's going to 16 have impact on response time for emergency vehicles, 17 police and firemen, so forth and so on. 18 These are a few reasons. I haven't 19 listed the rest of the reasons we're going to not 20 support this project and we're going to try to work with 21 TxDOT and hopefully we can come up with solution to 22 somehow continue providing access to Delaware off 23 Interstate 10 and 69. Thank you. 24 MR. JACK: Thank you, Dr. Majdalani. 25 We have three chairs here in the front

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1 that we're going to use to help our speakers. We're 2 going to go ahead and enter now into the verbal comment 3 period. We ask that you make your comments concise. 4 Please limit them to three minutes so everyone has an 5 equal opportunity to speak. The timer located on the 6 screen will indicate the beginning of your three 7 minutes. After three minutes, you will be asked to be 8 seated so the next speaker can make his or her comments. 9 Unused time may not be given to another speaker. If you 10 have additional comments, please complete the written 11 comment form provided for you. 12 This evening, we have currently four 13 speakers registered to speak. I'd like to give an 14 opportunity now to those who have registered to speak. 15 Again, you will have three minutes to make your 16 comments. When I announce your name, please come here 17 to the three seats and we will work through each of you. 18 Now I'll call the speakers on the verbal 19 comment registration cards in the order that they are 20 signed up: The first speaker will be Joe Bordash; the 21 second speaker, if you'll come to the front and sit in 22 these chairs, Reeti Joshi; And the third speaker will be 23 John Scott. First we will hear from Joe Bordash and if 24 you would please make your way here to the podium and 25 make your comments to the court reporter, it would be

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1 appreciated. 2 Mr. Bordash. 3 MR. BORDASH: My name is Joe Bordash. 4 Can y'all all hear me without the microphone? 5 GENERAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE: Yes. 6 MR. BORDASH: All right. Is that better? 7 GENERAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE: Yes. 8 MR. BORDASH: All right. Now, let me ask 9 you a question. If you have lived in Beaumont more than 10 40 or 50 years, would you raise your hand, please? All 11 right. If you that have been here a long time remember 12 where Chevyland used to be, will you raise your hand? 13 If you remember the exit and entrance ramp they built in 14 the parking lot of Chevyland, will you raise your hand? 15 I remember that entrance and exit ramp. 16 It was like a U-turn. You're coming down Interstate 10 17 going 60 miles an hour, you're exiting on a distant turn 18 while the access road traffic is coming in on that same 19 elbow. And I remember thinking even at the age of five 20 or six, my God, that looks dangerous. So here we are 21 today. Obviously the Delaware exit presents somewhat of 22 a danger, you know. I understand there have been 23 crashes. That's fine, you know, there are going to be 24 crashes. 25 But the point is we seek a solution. I

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1 am not here to make complaints. I am here to seek a 2 solution. I, myself, use the Delaware exit. There 3 isn't a one of us here probably that doesn't want to see 4 anything happen to the Delaware exit. The solution that 5 I would like to propose tonight is that we move the exit 6 ramp back about 100 feet back to about where the church 7 is, there's a church. 8 And what that does is that creates enough 9 of a merge lane for the Interstate 10 traffic to come in 10 from Louisiana and the northbound traffic going to 11 Lumberton to have enough time to merge and get over to 12 Delaware if that's where they want to go. I believe 13 this is a very good solution. And it's kind of like 14 part of the way Beaumont has grown. The entrance and 15 exit ramps are not long enough, you know, and even as a 16 small child, I remember how short the entrance and exit 17 ramp was. And here we sit today with the same problem. 18 The exit ramp at Delaware is not long enough. 19 So having said that, I would like you to 20 all please be part of this because we don't have to 21 close Delaware, I don't believe, if we don't want to. 22 Thank you. 23 MR. JACK: Thank you, sir. 24 MR. BORDASH: Can I go back to my seat? 25 MR. JACK: Of course. Next we will have

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1 Reeti Joshi followed by -- as I go through all the cards 2 -- Reeti Joshi followed by John Scott followed by Ramona 3 Parks. 4 Ma'am. 5 MS. JOSHI: Thank you. Can y'all hear me 6 as well? 7 GENERAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE: Yes. 8 MS. JOSHI: Okay. I'm a physician. I'm 9 based out of Delaware Office Plaza and I thank this 10 opportunity to speak here. On behalf of my patients as 11 a physician and as a mother who uses Delaware exit four 12 times a day every day, I see the situation unfold, but 13 at the same time I feel that closing the exit off may 14 create more adverse effects at the Lucas exit which 15 continues to be a similar situation as Delaware right 16 now. 17 It is going to severely affect the 18 patients that are using this exit to come to our office. 19 We take care of elderly patients. Most of them are the 20 most susceptible to these crashes and I think in their 21 interest I feel we need to come up with a different 22 solution. I appreciate the City Council's input in this 23 and if we can come together and come up with a different 24 route or an alternative route, that will be much 25 appreciated. Thank you.

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1 MR. JACK: Thank you. John Scott 2 followed by Ramona Parks. 3 MR. SCOTT: Thank you. 4 MR. JACK: You're welcome, sir. 5 MR. SCOTT: Thank you. I'm John Scott. 6 I live pretty close to Delaware so I use that ramp a 7 lot. My objection to closing the ramp is not only my 8 personal inconvenience, which is going to be quite a 9 bit, but all the traffic that is coming from the south, 10 up the I-10 from the south, and a lot of the traffic 11 that's coming off of College that is adding to the load, 12 is already going up the access road on the east side of 13 the -- of I-10 north of College is headed for Calder. 14 As you know, Calder now is one lane. 15 Much -- almost all of it is one lane east -- headed west 16 and east. So if we dump this -- the -- a lot of the 17 traffic that is now going off -- using the ramp at 18 Delaware will be forced to use that ramp that leads to 19 Calder and then work their way north through local 20 streets. But mainly it's going to head east and west on 21 Calder so it adds to the already dense traffic at times 22 on Calder. This is going to lead to backups in both 23 directions, I think. Traffic studies would show this, I 24 think. 25 And also that -- there's only one lane,

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1 as you head north from College up the access road, you 2 know, just east of the I-10 from the south, it's all one 3 -- that's all one lane. Once you get over the hump and 4 you're headed for Calder, that's all one lane. That's 5 it. So that's going to be backed up. So we're going to 6 have backups in all three and that's going to back up 7 all the way to College probably. So College is going to 8 be backed up in both directions from where the access 9 road comes off. So it's not just -- it's not just a 10 Delaware problem. This is going to impact traffic all 11 over downtown and the western part of Beaumont. Now, 12 that's one objection. 13 The other objection is I think the whole 14 thing could be -- could be avoided by just putting a -- 15 by moving over the exit ramp 20 feet, in other words, 16 one lane's worth to provide for room for the three lanes 17 that you want headed north, three lanes in each 18 direction as I understand it. So to get that, we've got 19 two lanes now, why don't we just add a little spur that 20 goes 20 feet to the east of where it is now. We'd have 21 to buy -- at most we would have to buy that old car lot 22 that's been empty most of the time. It's not very 23 expensive, I'm sure, to buy a car lot and just shove 24 that ramp to the east one -- 20 feet. I think we could 25 do that without spending a lot of money on real estate.

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1 That's all I have. 2 MR. JACK: Thank you. The last 3 registered speaker is Ramona Parks. 4 MS. PARKS: Thank you. 5 My concern is the stretch between 6 Lawrence Drive, Voth Road and Tram Road, also the exit 7 of the Lawrence Drive and Willis Street. We're already 8 experiencing a lot of potholes on Willis Drive right 9 there on Lawrence Drive where you exit and turn into 10 Willis. So I'm asking that that be repaired. 11 And I know that there's going to be even 12 more damage to that street because of the -- it will be 13 used as a thoroughfare, I'm sure. It's already being 14 used as a thoroughfare. When they come from Lumberton 15 and the 69 is backed up, they're taking the Tram Road 16 exit and coming down Voth Road which is where I live. 17 And I'm sure that's going to experience a lot of damage. 18 So all I'm asking -- and I'll all for 19 change and I do believe Beaumont is growing and we do 20 need to be -- we do need the improvements, however, I'm 21 just asking that what you mess up, please come back and 22 fix up. Thank you. 23 MR. JACK: Thank you, ma'am. That is the 24 end of the registered speakers. Would anyone else like 25 to speak? Yes. One more -- we have a lady behind you

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1 that would like to speak, Dr. Majdalani. Please come 2 forward and we'll get a card filled out for you when you 3 finish. Please state your name for the record. 4 MS. PITRE: Okay. My name is Jessica 5 Pitre. I live right on Voth Road. I'm open to any new 6 construction. All I ask is that we've experienced 7 several accidents on the feeder road right here. I just 8 would like some stop lights especially at Chinn and Voth 9 -- or, rather, Chinn and the feeder road. There were 10 kids killed within the last two years at that accident 11 along with several others. They drive very fast on the 12 feeder road right there. I think stop lights would be a 13 great idea both sides, north and southbound. 14 MR. JACK: Thank you. Again, anyone else 15 would like to speak? Yes, sir, please, if you'll come 16 forward, state your name, and we'll get you to fill out 17 a card when you get done. 18 MR. RAMSEY: Thank you. My name is Isom 19 Ramsey. I live in Hidden Valley Estates. My main 20 concern is that if the lighting from -- from 105 to Tram 21 Road on any given night, the lights are out, I pity the 22 one that has an accident or a flat tire because your 23 life will be in danger. You pass that stretch of road 24 when it get dark, you know what I mean. There's no 25 lights there. They have lights but they have no light

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1 bulbs they put in the lights. So my concern is that if 2 they could just immediately put some lights there so we 3 can be safe as we're driving back and forth from home. 4 My other concern is that morning rush 5 hour and the evening rush hour, I have to go through 6 (inaudible) or around through Mazie Drive to get on the 7 freeway to go to take care of my duties. And it's just 8 so congested and if there would be any way if this new 9 improvement could alleviate just the hassle of trying to 10 get on the freeway to go about our daily duties. Thank 11 you. 12 MR. JACK: Sir, if you'll go over here to 13 the comment table and fill out a registration card. 14 Anyone else? Is there anyone else that would like to 15 speak? And I would yield the -- yield the microphone to 16 Dr. Majdalani for the City of Beaumont once again. 17 DR. MAJDALANI: I'd like to make one more 18 comment. This coming Tuesday at 1:30 in the afternoon 19 at 801 Main Street, City Hall, in front of Council, 20 there will be a resolution strongly opposing the closure 21 of Delaware exit. We encourage the citizens to attend 22 this meeting and voice your opinion to the City Council 23 and the Mayor. Thank you. 24 MR. JACK: Thank you, Dr. Majdalani. So 25 there is another? I'm sorry, sir, please come forward,

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1 state your name, and we'll get -- 2 UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Is there any reason 3 why (inaudible) from one end to the other? 4 MR. JACK: I'll speak with you 5 afterwards. Since this is a public hearing comment 6 period, I'll be happy to answer questions once we 7 adjourn. 8 So we are currently in the process of 9 obtaining environmental clearance and completing 10 detailed construction plans. Your statements and 11 comments will be addressed and will be given full 12 consideration with preparation of the final 13 recommendation for design for the proposed project. 14 After closing date of this public hearing comment period 15 which is May 11, 2018, TxDOT will process all of the 16 comments received and complete a public hearing summary 17 for review and approval. 18 Construction for Phase I of the U.S. 69 19 improvement project is anticipated to begin September 20 2018 and will take approximately 24 to 36 months to 21 complete. Phase II is not yet scheduled and depends on 22 available funding. 23 This concludes the public comment period. 24 I would like to thank all of you for your comments. On 25 behalf of TxDOT, again, let me thank you for your

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1 participation and your time. Currently the time is 7:16 2 and this will conclude the public hearing for the U.S. 3 69 from Interstate 10 to Tram Road and I am officially 4 adjourning the meeting. Thank you. Drive safely home. 5 (End of proceedings.) 6

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Section F Comments Received

760.06.TEM US 69 Widening ‐ Comment Breakdown by Topic 197 Comments from 182 Individuals

Delaware Ramp vs. Other Topics 2 (197 Total Comments) 1% 23 12%

Opposed to Delaware Closure

Support Delaware Closure 172 87% Other Topics ‐ See Breakdown

Other Comment Topics (23 Selected Comments) 2 1 1

4 Construction Cemetery Geometry 8 Lighting 2 Maintenance Noise Safety 2 Speed 1 2 Traffic Signals

David Manuel

From: Sarah Dupre Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:17 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: FW: TxDOT Internet E-Mail

Please see below

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 6:34 AM To: Sarah Dupre; Cindy Dougherty Subject: TxDOT Internet E‐Mail

Name: Mr. William Adams Address: 2380 Delaware St. BEAUMONT, TX 77703

Phone: (409) 291‐1974

Requested Contact Method: Email

Reason for Contact: Roadway access/driveway Complaint: No

Nearest Major City: Beaumont

Comment: My ideal for the Beaumont Texas Delaware St. exit in question is to remove all grass median separating Highway 69 from the service road starting at the newly installed exit in the IH10 curve all the way to the overpass at Delaware. Essentially 5 lanes wide of connected traffic to allow merging distance.

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From: Rodney Ames Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 2:38 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Ames Becky Subject: Northbound Exit Ramp to Delaware

Good afternoon.

Please know that I generally am not one to voice a public opinion or challenge actions that a government entity normally considers to be in the best interest of the taxpayer.

However, I have been following with interest the possibility that TXDOT will close the Delaware exit ramp.

As a resident that has lived in the area in question for many years, my wife & I utilize that specific exit ramp every day of the week and sometimes several times a day.

During all the years of taking that exit I have only observed maybe one or two minor fender bender accidents at that location.

Based on my observation the accidents were failure of a driver to remain in their designated left turning lane.

One of the main reasons why this potential closure is of interest to me is because several years ago, TXDOT closed off the Delaware west bound entrance to Eastex freeway that allowed one to head toward downtown Beaumont or access IH 10 East.

At that time, I did not provide any input regarding that specific closing.

Some of the same reasons being sited for the latest proposed closure were utilized when the entrance ramp was closed.

That closure created a very poor situation where we now have to take a more time consuming route to downtown.

Also the route we now have to drive is very congested with transits & vehicles and the closing provided absolutely no benefit for safe drivers that utilized the previous entrance ramp.

With that said, I see the same exact situation if the current exit ramp is removed.

If you resided in the area and drove one or more times every day, I think you would agree.

The Delaware exit is a main roadway to west Beaumont and surely that has to be an alternative to closing off this important exit.

1 Please except this email as confirmation that I am 100% against closing the northbound exit ramp to Delaware.

Thanks for your time and consideration regarding this important matter.

Regards, Rodney Ames 4390 Thomas Glen Beaumont, TX 77706 409.998.0506‐Cell

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COMMENT FORM Public Hearing – Thursday, April 26, 2018 US 69 Widening from IH-10 to Tram Road CSJs: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095 _X_ I am an Elected Official Position: _Jefferson County Commissioner Pct. #1 Name and Mailing Address (Optional): Name: Eddie Arnold Address: 4655 Ashdown ST Beaumont, TX 77706 Email Address Telephone: 409.835.8442 ______PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS BELOW:

I am primarily interested in the project from the standpoint of a: _X_ Residential property owner or renter _X_ Business property owner or lessee _X_ Other (Please explain) Residents and Constituents living and working on and near Delaware St. and US Hwy. 69 N. that know about this proposal are upset about it.

Per Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5): check each of the following boxes that apply to you: __I am employed by TxDOT __I do business with TxDOT __I could benefit monetarily from the project or other item about which I am commenting Do you support the proposed project? ___ Yes __X_ No ___Undecided

COMMENTS: I have a residence off Delaware in the Delaware Place subdivision. My wife owns a Commercial Real Estate business on Delaware and many of my constituents that use the Delaware exit North bound off Hwy 69 N. have shared their displeasure with the proposed closure of the Delaware exit. I drive this route daily and have observed some of the safety issues that TXDOT has proposed that this closure would supposedly fix. I also have driven all the alternatives suggested by TXDOT. The alternative routes as proposed are already very congested especially during the peak travel time, i.e. I-10 @11th street north to Delaware and beyond, the 11th street exit off I-10 West bound, the 11th street exit off I-10 East bound, the Lucas exit North of the existing Delaware exit, to name a few. Closing this exit may reduce the number of accidents caused by the merging traffic off I-10 and the North 69/96 traffic which is a good thing. However, I believe you will be adding unnecessary traffic on all the other options I mentioned above, causing potential accidents at those locations as well as increasing frustration of the local traveling public.

I would be interested in the number of recorded accidents at the exit ramp location since the new north bound lane was added in 2017, allowing the spreading of traffic North. I have exited off Hwy 69/96 at the Delaware exit at all times day and night and I have never been backed up on the shoulder of N. Hwy 69 due to exiting on Delaware. The bottleneck is the merging of the north bound 2 lane feeder into one lane causing traffic to back up several blocks. Again this only occurs during the rush hour traffic times. If the Delaware exit is closed, I would strongly suggest widening the feeder to 2 lane all the way to the Delaware crossing. I appreciate the opportunity to share my concerns. I am leaving to go out of town this afternoon and will not be in attendance for the Public Meeting. I would appreciate if my comments are made as an official objection to the closure of the N. bound Delaware exit. Thanks Jefferson County Com. Eddie Arnold PCT. #1 Please make additional comments on the back. This comment form may be turned in tonight, mailed, or emailed by Friday, May 11, 2018, to the address below: Ahmed Gaily, P.E. TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

From: Minnette Babineaux To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: I Object to Closing North Bound US-69 Delaware St. Exit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:13:16 PM

I object to the plan to close this exit ramp.

The alternatives of using Lucas St. or Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic from US-69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of their homes. This is unsafe.

Surely another alternative is possible.

Sincerely, Minnette B. David Manuel

From: JULIE BANISTER Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:22 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Proposed Delaware Exit Closure in Beaumont, Texas

I am opposed to the closing of this exit.

I feel that it would add undue traffic on our local neighborhood roads and create further problems for getting around Beaumont. Please consider the option of leaving this exit open and possible lengthening the ramp to join the feeder road earlier, or other options, to relieve the traffic congestion.

Our City Council opposes this closure, too.

Julie Banister 1450 Sheridan Place Beaumont, Texas 77706

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City of Beaumont City Council RESOLUTION Passed May 1, 2018 (following 3 pages) COPY RESOLUTION NO. 18-100

WHEREAS, as part of the US 69 from IH-10 to Tram Road Widening Project.

TxDOT is considering removing the Delaware Street northbound exit ramp; and,

WHEREAS, eliminating the Delaware Street northbound exit ramp would directly affect northbound traffic which would be diverted to the Lucas Street exit ramp and force traffic'toloop back aroundto Delaware Street; and,

WHEREAS, eliminating the Delaware Street northboundexit ramp would. have a major impact on traffic to many Beaumont neighborhoods and businesses located east and west of Highway 69; and,

WHEREAS, eliminating the Delaw�re Street northbound exit ramp would have a major impact to traffic movement/congestion of East Lucas and Folsom which are both not designed to handle the additional high traffic that would be forced to be diverted to this area; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinio11 that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Beaumont to oppose the removal of the Delaware Street .' northboundexit ramp;

NOW, THEREFORE,.BE IT RESOLVED

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF BEAUMONT:

THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and,

THAT the City Council opposes the removal of the Delaware Streetnorthbound exit ramp. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Mee�ings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter

551.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 1st day of

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N . A Not to Scale From: To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Eastex Fwy @ Delaware Exit Ramp Closure Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 5:40:06 PM

Mr. Gaily,

My name is Dr. Mark Bellard and I have practiced orthodontics in Beaumont for 34 years. I am located in Acadiana Court, directly off Delaware near the Eastex Freeway. I want to express my strong opposition to the closure of the Delaware Street exit. I am one of many healthcare professionals that office on Delaware near the Eastex freeway. Please understand the impact of this exit closure:

Along with the other medical and dental practices located here, hundreds of patients travel to our offices everyday. A significant number of these patients travel from south Jefferson County and Orange County, and their access to our offices is via the northbound exit ramp to Delaware Street. The exit ramp closure would directly impact our patients access The exit ramp closure will have a detrimental economic impact on our professional practices The exit ramp closure will ultimately lower our property values As property owners, we pay a very significant portion of the property taxes for this area. Our professional and economic interests should not be ignored.

Please reconsider this exit closure. Surely there is a way to keep this exit open and allow our professional practices to continue serving the community.

Sincerely,

Mark Bellard, DDS David Manuel

From: Hansel Z Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:24 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Eastbound iH 10 exit to Delaware

I’m from Houston.

In 32 years, the iH 10 east exit to Delaware seems the most dangerous, ill-conceived exit I’ve ever seen.

I was incredulous that it wasn’t ¡ CLOSED ! after / during this last round of construction at the iH 10 / Eastex freeway re-configuration.

As a bicyclist, the conFUSION and congestion on the feeder road is horrific.

As a motorist, it is BY FAR my least favorite intersection in SeTx because of the conFUSION and congestion on the feeder road as vehicles jockey for position in the extremely brief space approaching the intersection.

— Close the bloody exit !!! —

Don’t look back.

Sadly, I have no suggestions on how to accommodate those vehicles.

Eric Bender

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X From: Jim Towers To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: I Object to Closing North Bound US-69 Delaware St. Exit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:25:22 AM

I object to the plan to close this exit ramp.

The alternatives of using Lucas St. or Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic from US-69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of their homes. This is unsafe.

Surely another alternative is possible.

Sincerely, Jim Berry 3

From: To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware Ramp closure Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 11:29:42 AM

Dear sir, As a Beaumont property owner and as a Beaumont business owner I submit my strong opposition to completely eliminating the Delaware street ramp. There are many doctor offices, schools, and other businesses in close proximity that utilize this ramp on a daily basis. On the other hand, I fully support the widening of Eastex Freeway project. Thank you for your time, Brian Blount

Brian J. Blount, OD Texas State Optical - Past President Board of Directors Texas Optometric Association - Past President

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From: Edra Bogucki Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 10:08 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware NB Exit Ramp

Please consider keeping this exit open by removing extraneous concrete‐enclosed esplanades that narrow road spaces and extending the exit lane beginning on US 69. We appreciate communication.

Edra Bogucki

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From: To: Ahmed Gaily; Subject: Michael R. Depew - Delaware exit closure - Beaumont Texas 5/2/2018 Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:36:50 AM Attachments: bigonelogo.jpg

Dear TxDot official,

I am a resident of the Beaumont Texas Area- I am opposed to shutting down the Delaware exit - I take that exit several times a day to bring my son to school, etc. I Already drive 20 miles into town to take that exit, This would cause considerable delays for me each day. I asked that you reconsider NOT closing the exit. Please reach out to me if any questions, etc.

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From: Sarah Dupre To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Fwd: TxDOT Internet E-Mail Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 8:10:29 AM

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From: Date: April 26, 2018 at 6:35:17 PM CDT To: , Subject: TxDOT Internet E-Mail

Name: Ms. Linda Diaz Address: 2125 Central Dr Beaumont TX 77706 Beaumont, TX 77706

Phone: (409) 673-6495

Requested Contact Method: Email

Reason for Contact: Customer Service Complaint: No

Comment: PLEASE rethink the removal of the Hwy 69N Delaware St exit. This exit is heavily used especially for us residents who live directly off Delaware St. I use this exit DAILY to come home from that direction. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS CHANGE. It will create MORE traffic delays moving it. Thank you.Linda Diaz

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Construction seems to have been continuous for the past 20 years on Eastex Freeway and I do not think the proposed project will be of significant benefit from the standpoint of reducing traffic time to Hardin County. Let the highway stay as it is for a couple of years, at least.

Closing the northbound Delaware offramp seems unnecessary and will definitely harm access to businesses and residences in the Delaware/Gladys/Folsom corridor. The "Lucas Off-Ramp Only" lane northbound should be converted to the extra lane and the Delaware off ramp should be maintained as it is.

If you close Delaware off ramp, traffic is just going to back up more on Eastbound I10 at the 11th Street Offramp as people get off at 11th and circle around back to Delaware.

From: Dykeman, Greg M To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Scott Ayres Subject: FW: removal of Hwy 69 northbound exit to Delaware in Beaumont Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 11:43:31 AM

Mr. Gailey, I have just become aware of this proposal and want to voice my strongest opposition against the plan to close the Delaware exit. Delaware street is a major corridor in the City of Beaumont running from Concord loop to Major drive and is used by many to access the West end of Beaumont. Has TXDOT studied how much that exit is currently is used? What will happen to the existing traffic if this exit is closed? There will be no practical way to access Delaware. Are you proposing to either have people exit Calder and go through 2 traffic signals and loop under 1-10 at 11th street to access Delaware from the East? With all due respect, that is impractical and illogical. The other alternative is to have people exit past Delaware on Lucas and attempt to loop around. Either of these solutions adds at least 5-10 minutes of drive time for the citizens of Beaumont attempting to get to Delaware street. Furthermore, the alternative routes are going to clog up other existing exists such as Calder, 11th and Lucas. The proposal should be rejected and other solutions developed.

Greg M. Dykeman Strong Pipkin Bissell & Ledyard, LLP 595 Orleans, Suite 1400 Beaumont, TX 77701 Tel: (409) 981-1120 Fax: (409) 981-1010

From: Amy Emerson To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Deleware exit closure Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:01:34 AM Attachments: image001.jpg

Ahmed,

I am writing in opposition to the closure of the Deleware Exit from Hwy 69 in Beaumont. I feel closure of this exit will cause more harm than good.

Best Regards,

Amy Emerson Executive Assistant Earth Analytical Sciences Phone: (409) 842-0658 ext.122 Fax: (409) 840-5240

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From: Ann Ethridge Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 9:05 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: CLOSING OF DELAWARE

I am against closing of Delaware because it would make it difficult for me to get home! Thanks, Ann Ethridge , 27 Cheska Hollow, Beaumont ,Tx.77706

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David Manuel

From: Robert F. Ford, Jr. Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:22 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: [email protected] Subject: Closure of Delaware St. ramp at Hwy. 69 N in Beaumont, TX.

Mr. Gaily,

Please express my concern to those who decide whether the Delaware exit is closed. In my opinion, the closure would be a mistake. I suggest, if the decision is made to actually close the exit, to put up temporary barriers to gauge the reaction to, and the consequences of, the action.

Thank you, Bob Ford 2220 Thomas Road Beaumont 77706

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From: Troy Gayer To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Closure of Northbound Delaware Street Exit in Beaumont Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:45:00 PM

Mr. Gaily,

I am opposed to the closure of the northbound Delaware Street exit on US 69 in Beaumont, TX. This will greatly affect highway access to thousands of people living in the nearby residential areas. I appreciate the effort to improve traffic flow and lighting in the area, but please reconsider removing the exit.

Respectfully, Troy Gayer

David Manuel

From: Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 11:48 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware Exit Beaumont TEXAS NO CLOSURE

Delaware Exit feeds into lower income housing communities, several elementary schools, Smith Middle School, John Jay French Museum, Wuthering Heights Park, and provides a route to the Cemeteries. There is no use and will punish the already blighted by Hurricane Harvey area with another huge traffic mess. Do not close Delaware Exit Beaumont TEXAS

Lucas and Dowlen are Massively crowded everyday due to Mall traffic and if you close Delaware it will be worse!!!! Several times a week, I‐10 is a traffic mess when there is a wreck on any of the bridges or anywhere before reaching Beaumont. The Delaware exit gives traffic a way to go downtown or to go to Major Drive; by passing the congestion when the area is congested.

Lucas Drive and Dowlen are very busy already and limiting exits from 69 will increase hazards there.

Laina B. Hayes 630 Belvedere Drive, Beaumont TX 77706

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David Manuel

From: Ray Hooper Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:46 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware exit from 69N

I support the proposal to close the ramp. I believe it will improve safety by avoiding traffic backing up into the travel lanes. You might also consider improving the U turn lane from I-10 at 11th Street by providing a longer turning lane before the U turn so that Delaware traffic will not have to wait for the light to change. Thank you for considering my comments.

Ray Hooper Beaumont Tx

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From: Serge Hoover Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:58 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Comment Form - I DO NOT support the elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp Attachments: [email protected]_20180503_135740.pdf

Hi Ahmed,

It has come to my attention that TxDot is planning to eliminate the exit ramp I use on a daily basis to reach my home.

I have attached the public comment form that states I DO NOT support the outright elimination of the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp.

Please confirm that you have received my comment letter.

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From: Shelby Hutcheson Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:50 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Comments regarding US69 Widening from IH-10 to Tram Road Attachments: scan.pdf

Mr. Gaily,

Hello, my name is Shelby Hutcheson. My husband and I had the extreme pleasure of purchasing our first home this past week. We're excited to start on our journey as homeowners. We have rented in Beaumont since we were first married so this is a big step for us. I suppose part of the transition from being renters to owning a home is that we can say things like, "As a taxpayer...". So, I'd like to tell you as a taxpayer (well, just starting) that I oppose the closure of U.S. 69 northbound exit ramp to Delaware Street.

I would like to make it clear that I am in support of fewer wrecks taking place. And that I, by no means, have all of the data that TxDOT does about the number of traffic incidents. I can only tell you that I believe closing the exit would be a hindrance the nearby businesses, increase traffic on nearby roads, and make it harder for those in my new neighborhood, including myself and my family, to access our homes.

I would like to urge you and the TxDOT to brainstorm about alternate plans. Perhaps moving the exit back, widening the lanes, or hiring a consultant to offer other options.

I appreciate your consideration on this matter, and please contact me if you have any other information you'd like to offer about this proposal.

Regards,

Shelby Hutcheson 2275 N 23rd St Beaumont, TX 77706 409-782-0779

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David Manuel

From: James Kalathra Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 7:05 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: CSJ:0065-07-062 & 0200-11-095 Attachments: 20180514185504342.pdf

Dear Gaily,

Attached is our comment form. We do not support the closure/elimination of the Northbound delware exit ramp as well don't support 69 expansions. There is no true justification for the expansion, since there is not much traffic except 1 hr in the morning & evening. It does not justify the expense.

Also oppose the closure of the Delware exit.

Thanks,

James

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From: Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 4:11 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware Exit Ramp, Beaumont TX

I am a citizen of Beaumont, a business owner- and a practicing doctor in Beaumont Texas. Closing the Delaware exit would negatively impact every aspect of my life. It would not be just a personal inconvenience, but it would limit access to my office for many patients. It would create unnecessary traffic on the already busy Lucas exit. The Delaware exit is an important part of many people's commute to the Dowlen commercial district. I DO NOT SUPPORT the elimination of the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp. It is far to important.

Dr. Leigh Kimball Texas State Optical, Dowlen Road

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From: Ann Knierim Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 4:55 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Comment/Concern about I10-Tram Rd. Widening Project Proposal

Thank you for reviewing this comment for consideration. I couldn't make the form Sarah Dupree emailed "work" so I hope I am including all you need to know.

Name: Ann Knierim Address: 5190 Linda Ln. Beaumont. 77708 Email: I am a retired residential property owner. I am not a TxDOT employee and will not benefit from this project monetarily.

Please consider leaving "as is" the very short distance of two‐way traffic on the US 69 frontage road at Plant Rd. and Concord Rd. It has been this way for years and has worked and will continue to work as a way for the residents of Woodland Acres addition to exit our addition.

Thanks to the excellent signage and roadway striping, drivers see that we are in the right lane traveling south for such a short distance. Those of us in the right lane know to yield right of way to those traveling north.

Without this left turn/southward travel access, those in our addition would have to wind our way through back streets often, I'm afraid, at too great a speed and with too many extra cars on those back streets just to access Concord Rd.

I'm sure one‐way traffic makes sense most of the time, but in this case please consider leaving our access as is: a small stretch of two‐way to help so many drivers.

Thank you for the planning you do to keep our roads safe. Ann Knierim (h) 409‐898‐7251 (c) 409‐782‐2765 (best for leaving a voice mail message since I do not text)

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From: Sarah Dupre To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: FW: TxDOT Internet E-Mail Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:52:39 AM

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Name: Ms. Alisa Leach Address: 8235 Killian Lane

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Phone: (409) 651-5001

Requested Contact Method: Email

Reason for Contact: Customer Service Complaint: No

Comment: I am writing to oppose the closure of the Delaware exit off northbound 69 in Beaumont. Coming in from mid-county in the afternoon, we would have to exit at either Lucas or Dowlen, both of which are already extremely congested.

From: Judith Linsley To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Highway 69 expansion Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 11:54:35 AM Attachments: image001.jpg

Dear Mr. Gaily,

My childhood home was at 6095 Caswell Road, located between Highway 69 and Highway 105. Originally, 11th Street was the route north out of Beaumont; it lay approximately where Highway 69 now goes. Land on either side of 11th was condemned to make room for 69, and on a small part of that condemned land, on what would now be near the southeast corner of Caswell and the 69 access road, was a very old, very small cemetery. It was known as the LeBleu Cemetery. As a young girl, I often went through that cemetery to visit a friend who lived on 11th Street.

At the time, the county commissioner, Dick Scurlock, told my mother, Esther Walker, that the gravestones and remains had been moved to another cemetery (as the law required), but when she investigated, she found they were not there. Either they were removed and discarded or they still lie under the access road or somewhere nearby.

Some years ago I was speaking with a young highway engineer (I don’t recall his name), who mentioned that he had been told about a cemetery under the freeway. I was able to confirm that it wasn’t a rumor, but my real point is that the story seems to indicate that the cemetery was not moved.

My purpose in writing you is to request that, in the course of your expansion, if you come across any stones or remains, you respectfully move them to another cemetery and that I be notified.

You may contact me at at 409-832-1906 (work), or at 409-651-9802 (cell). I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you, Judith Linsley

Judith Linsley Curator of Interpretation and Education

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From: Leanna Sheppard To: David Manuel; Ahmed Gaily Cc: Pradeep Ramadoss Subject: RE: Public Comments - US 69 - CSJ (0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095) 05/01/2018 Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:23:55 AM Attachments: image001.png Importance: High

Sarah forwarded me a voicemail … 4/24/2018 – Darren Lopez, Beaumont, Texas phone number is 409-224-5825. He stated that he wanted the Delaware ramp to remain and that he and several of his friends use the ramp. I still have the voicemail from Sarah.

Thanks. Leanna Sheppard Environmental Specialist Beaumont District Texas Department of Transportation 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708 Tel (409) 898-5792 | Mobile (409) 273-6308 TxDOT Website

From: David Manuel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 9:19 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Pradeep Ramadoss; Leanna Sheppard Subject: RE: Public Comments - US 69 - CSJ (0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095) 05/01/2018

Thanks! I’ve got the comment matrix set up with the Public Hearing comments, so I’ll add these in as you send them.

David V. Manuel, AICP, CNU-A Senior Associate

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THE CONTENTS OF THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENT(S) ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND THE PROPERTY OF WALTER P. MOORE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. From: Ahmed Gaily [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 3:35 PM To: David Manuel Cc: Pradeep Ramadoss ; Leanna Sheppard Subject: Public Comments - US 69 - CSJ (0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095) 05/01/2018

David,

Please find attached part of the public comments that I received, will be sending other comments as receiving them.

Thanks. Gaily

Ahmed Gaily, P.E. | Beaumont District Beaumont District Design Engineer 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708 Cell 409-201-3578 Office 409-898-5723 Email: [email protected]

May 2, 2018

Mr. Ahmed Gaily TxDOT Beaumont District Via Email: [email protected]

Re: US Widening, closing of Delaware Ramp

Dear Mr. Gaily,

I am a frequent user of the northbound Delaware exit ramp on US 69. Normally, this ramp is very busy with vehicles exiting IH 10 for north bound US 69. In late afternoons, the exit ramp traffic is extremely heavy. Both exit ramps from IH 10 to north bound US 69 cause traffic to back up on US 69 as vehicles try to merge to the Delaware exit ramp and continue on US 69. In my opinion, closing the Delaware ramp will cause additional traffic problems on the Lucas exit, Calder exit and to some extent 11th Street exit as motorists try to find an another route.

I would like to add two suggestions.

1. Construct a bridge from the overpass just south of the Delaware exit to allow vehicles from eastbound IH 10 to drive over the west bound IH 10 exit traffic. 2. Leave the exit as is and construct an additional lane on US 69 starting from the north side of the overpass from IH 10 east.

Either way, I hope TxDOT does not close the Delaware exit ramp. I live in the west end of Beaumont and the closure will cause additional delays for me and many other drivers.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Steve Lucas

55 IH 10 North Beaumont, Texas 77707 409.861.5000

From: Marilyn To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Do not close Delaware Exit Beaumont TEXAS Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 11:27:30 AM

Do not close Delaware Exit Beaumont TEXAS

Lucas and Dowlen are Massively crowded everyday due to Mall traffic and if you close Delaware it will be worse!!!! Several times a week, I-10 is a traffic mess when there is a wreck on any of the bridges or anywhere before reaching Beaumont. The Delaware exit gives traffic a way to go downtown or to go to Major Drive; by passing the congestion when the area is congested.

Lucas Drive and Dowlen are very busy already and limiting exits from 69 will increase hazards there.

AND Delaware Exit feeds into lower income housing communities, several elementary schools, Smith Middle School, John Jay French Museum, Wuthering Heights Park, and provides a route to the Cemeteries. There is no use and will punish the already blighted by Hurricane Harvey area with another huge traffic mess. Marilyn Manson-Hayes 630 Belvedere Drive, Beaumont TX 77706

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From: Eric Meadows Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 12:44 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Pawpaw Phelan; Michael Phelan Subject: Comment - Proposed US 69 Widening Phase 2 Attachments: TXDOT Tram Rd ltr.pdf

Dear Mr. Gaily,

Please see the attached letter of Comment and Complaint regarding the Phase 2 project of the Proposed U.S. 69 Widening.

Thank you,

Eric Meadows

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David Manuel

From: Moon, Steve Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 2:27 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Do Not Support Closing Delaware Exit Attachments: 20180511141757473.pdf

Importance: High

Attached please find the official comment form regarding the widening of US69 enclosure of the Delaware Exit.

As a home/priority owner, I do not support closing the Delaware Exit. I’m convinced there is a means by which to preserve the exit and safely merge lanes on US69 and I‐10

Thanks,

Steve Moon

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From: Peter Morrell To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware Ramp Closure Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:54:16 AM

I am writing to express my opposition to the closure of the Delaware exit. I have thousands of elderly patients that commute from out of town to my office located right off this exit. Closing the Delaware ramp will make it significantly more difficult for them navigate to my office. It will cost hundreds of additional man hours in directing them through a convoluted route to our location. Do not close this exit.

Dr. Peter Morrell Morrell Dermatology

From: Mary Nogay To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: I Object to Closing North Bound US-69 Delaware St. Exit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:25:35 AM

I object to the plan to close this exit ramp.

The alternatives of using Lucas St. or Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic from US-69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of their homes. This is unsafe.

Surely another alternative is possible.

Sincerely, Bruce Nogay

From: Mary Nogay To: Ahmed Gaily; Subject: Delaware exit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:20:05 AM

This is a very, very bad idea. This would route traffic in already congested areas. As a tax payer, I feel it is about the neighborhoods and keeping them safe.

Please re-think!

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From: Samir P Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:36 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware Exit Closure - Opposed

Mr Ahmed

As a one of thousands of property/home owners of Delaware, Beaumont business owner, and also as a parent of a student at All Saints Episcopal School; I submit my strong opposition to completely eliminating the Delaware street ramp. There are many doctor offices, schools, and other businesses in close proximity that utilize this ramp on a daily basis. Closing the ramp would place an undo burden on the many citizens of this neighborhood, as well.

On the other hand, I fully support the widening of Eastex Freeway project. Thank you for your time.

Dr Samir Patel

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From: Michael Perez To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Delaware Ramp Closure Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 10:01:18 AM Attachments: image001.png

Ahmed Gaily

I am writing in opposition to plans for closing the Delaware exit ramp on Eastex Frwy (US 69), in Beaumont Texas. I have lived in Beaumont for 12 years, and I am familiar with the lifestyles and needs of the community in regard to roads and available routes throughout town. Closure of the Delaware exit would create excessive obstruction to those who must access the portion of Delaware West of the freeway. There are two large office complexes (my office is located in one), a school, and apartment complexes all within the first quarter-mile of Delaware West of the freeway. Due to the way Interstate 10 and Eastex Frwy intertwine through town, there are parts of town that are naturally blocked off from others. There is currently already no direct access to Gladys West of the freeway for those who live in the Old Town (such as myself) and Southpark neighborhoods or for anyone traveling East on Interstate 10 or North on Eastex Frwy. Closing the Delaware ramp would create a second major blockade to corridor access for our community.

I understand the reasoning behind closing the Delaware ramp. Not only have I looked at your statistics about traffic incidents, but I can personally attest from my own experience that closing the ramp would improve traffic flow and significantly decrease traffic incidents. However, the benefit does not outweigh the cost to functionality of our road system. Sometimes when looking at these types of things you have to be careful that you don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees. It is true that closing this ramp would have the intended benefits. But so would taking all the cars off the roads, or restricting Drivers Licenses to only drivers without accidents on their driving records. Neither of these actions would be practical, and neither is closing the Delaware exit ramp.

Regards,

Michael Perez, NMLS # 1489698 Business Development Manager Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC 2 Acadiana Court • Beaumont, TX. 77706 409.684.3428 office • 210.710.2183 mobile • 409.684.3430 fax email sig

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May 11, 2018

Ahmed Gaily, P.E. District Design Engineer Beaumont District Telephone: 409-892-7311 [email protected]

Re: Comments and Complaint of Patrick H. Phelan and Michael A. Phelan as individuals and trustees for the Phelan family regarding the TXDOT Phase 2 Proposed U.S. 69 Widening Project. Dear Mr. Gaily, P.E.:

This letter shall serve as our comment and complaint about the proposed project referencedabove. Specifically,Phase 2 of the project includes the proposed reversal of all fourentrance and exit ramps north and south of Tram Road. This proposed project is a highly questionable use of taxpayer fundswith a blatant disregard forthe commercial implications to property owners in the area-including ourselves. We owna 200,000 s.f. warehouse that is just offthe northeast comer of the intersection of Tram Road and U.S. 69.

Tram Road is a significantarterial connector between U.S. 69 and State Hwy 105. It is an important commercial distribution route and our warehouse is well-located to serve the region. The proposed reversal, will create transportation headaches forthe commercial and residential residents as they navigate longer routes, spending more time and fuel on the road. The trucks serving the 30 bays will certainly be able to findthe warehouse, but will spend more time on the road, burning more fuel,making more turns, breaking down more oftenand potentially creating more trafficsnarls and accidents. Having 18-wheelers navigate the feedersand collectors has never been a design that saves money or the environment. Furthermore, it is puzzling that TXDOT would propose a project that hinders the safety of the public, making it more difficultto evacuate to the north in the case of an emergency.

Stepping back a bit, TXDOT has many excellent projects throughout the State of Texas, and most taxpayer dollars are being allocated to projects that meet the need to safely move vehicles through cities and across the State. Our communities and infrastructure would suffermightily were it not forthe guidance of our transportation leaders. Unfortunately,not everyproposed project manages to address a clear problem or need. It is those projects that require more due diligence and scrutiny. Whena project failsto address an obvious need or failsto clearly create a saferand healthier environment, then it calls into question the motivations of the individuals or groups assigned to direct these projects. Inexplicable and wastefulare not adjectives that the citizens of our community want to associate with a TXDOTproject, but in the reversal of the entrance and exit ramps at Tram Road, our transportation leadership willfail our citizens with an unnecessaryand wastefulmisuse of taxpayer dollars that failsto clearly solve any problem or need.

Respectfully,

Patrick H. Phelan Michael A. Phelan Partner & Trustee Partner& Trustee

From: Hari Ponnuru To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: DO NOT CLOSE eastex @ Delaware exit ramp Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018 1:33:23 PM

Sir:

Please DO NOT CLOSE Eastex @ Delaware exit ramp. It causes lots of problem to a lot of population in Beaumont TX

Please don't create lots of headaches to Beaumonters by closing the exit.

Thanks

Hari Ponnuru 4885 Christina Ln beaumont TX 77706

Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 9:52 AM To: "[email protected]" Subject: Proposed closing of Delaware exit from NB 69 Dear Mr. Gally,

I write to you and TXDOT opposing the planned removal of the US 69 northboundexit ramp to Delaware Street.

I have lived offDelaware Street (Belle Chase Subdivision) more than 25 years and have had an officeon Delaware Street (6280) almost 10 years.

The proposed closure of the Delaware exit will force those of us who use it to exit at Lucas and then drive to Delaware.

Lucas already is a very busy streetwhich reduces from2 lanes to one lane as drivers approach the intersection of Folsom and Lucas. That one lane already has terrible congestion during rush hour backing up at times almost to US 69 and when the additional Delaware trafficis added to that, it will be unmanageable and those of us who are stuck in trafficwill all be looking for neighborhoods as alternateroutes, creating another set of problems.

Additionally, theextra time on theroad along with fuelconsumed obviously contributes to air pollution not to mention more time on the road and undoubtedly more frustration forall of us who will be forcedinto this untenable situation. It is incongruent that adding additional lanes will lead to traffic congestion, but that is precisely what will happen.

While the expansion of US 69 is welcome, the closing of theDelaware exit is unnecessary and will create a multitude of problems forthe thousands ofdrivers who use Delaware to access our homes and businesses.

Mike Ramsey

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From: Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 11:00 AM To: Ahmed Gaily

I would like to lodge my concern about closing the short exit ramp to Delaware St. Closing this ramp will cause traffic now on US Hwy 69 to transition to I 10 East in order to take the proposed Delaware exit. I remember when that exchange was reversed and cars would find themselves in the wrong lane and there were many accidents early on.

The other suggestion is the new Lucas exit ramp. My business is about 100 yards north of the intersection of the US Hwy69 feeder and the new ramp. The speed that vehicles make that exit makes it nearly impossible to enter the feeder from my business and G&G and Mark Whitely should find it more difficult. I would suggest considering lowering the speed limit and place a speed monitor so drivers can see how much are exceeding the speed limit.

Thank you for your consideration.

Dicky Rayzor AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care 3270 Eastex Fwy Beaumont, Texas 77703 Ph: 409-899-2001 Cell: 409-466-3270

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David Manuel

From: Will Robbins Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:34 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Closure of Delaware Exit, Beaumont, TX

Dear Mr. Gaily,

I am writing in opposition to TXDOT's proposed closure of the US 69 Delaware Exit in Beaumont, Texas. This is a poor decision on TXDOT's part that does not consider the needs to the citizens of Beaumont, Texas. I live on Karen Lane in Beaumont, which is just off of Delaware.

As a citizen who will be directly impacted by this, I am disappointed that more study was not done on this and that an alternative placement for the exit is not being proposed. This is the exit I use to get to my home. I have not seen wrecks at this exit in a long time. Much less a high number of them. When was this study done? Was it prior to I-10 receiving an additional Delaware exit or when construction of the modified Lucas Road exit was in progress? By eliminating this exit, I predict more wrecks and congestion will occur as the high level of traffic that uses the Delaware exit will be forced to exit elsewhere and loop around the highway to get to Delaware.

This is an example of bureaucratic overreach by Austin that does not take into account the needs of the local community. It seems that a vast majority of the citizens of Beaumont are opposed to this, and the City Council is unanimously opposed to this.

I have CC'd our State Senator and State Representative on this email, so that they are aware of my opposition to this.

Please do not close the Delaware exit.

Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me.

______Will Robbins SREC SD4 Republican Party of Texas

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From: Cyndi Rehtus To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: closing the Delaware exit ramp Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:51:33 PM

I am vehemently opposed to closing the Eastex @ Delaware Exit Ramp.

Please reconsider.

Cynthia Collins Sellers 4655 Littlefield Beaumont, TX 77706 409-892-3009

David Manuel

From: Sarah Dupre Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:10 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: FW: TxDOT Internet E-Mail

Please see below

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 6:18 PM To: Sarah Dupre; Cindy Dougherty Subject: TxDOT Internet E‐Mail

Name: Mr. Tobin Slack Address: 4330 Christina Court Beaumont, TX 77706

Requested Contact Method: Email

Reason for Contact: Construction Complaint: No

Nearest Major City: Beaumont

Comment: I heard that there is a possibility of closing the Delaware street exit in Beaumont. If this is true I was wondering why. If the concern is people exiting who then try to quickly reach the right hand lane then why not put up a lane barricade which prevents this.

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From: Harvey Steinhagen III To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: US 69 - Comment Received Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:35:20 AM Attachments: ~WRD000.jpg image001.png US-69 PI - Harvey Steinhagen.pdf

Thank You Ahmed for your prompt confirmation in receiving my letter as hand delivered to you TxDOT detailing our Absolute Opposition to complete removal of the Northbound US 69 Delaware Exit Ramp and with that, please be advised that this exit removal as TxDOT proposed, has initiated an upsetting rage community wide if this exit ramp access point is in-fact eliminated thereby impacting access to this highly traveled west-end corridor and as stated in my writing, the absolute solution is to slightly repositioned the exit ramp South of its current off-ramp position thereby improving motor vehicle maneuvering/weaving in-line prior to intersection stop light. …Thank You Sir,. and be advised that I am in great hopes we can and will find an amicable resolution to this devastating Beaumont roadway access matter, Sincerely, E. Harvey Steinhagen, III President/CEO PetroTex Fuels, Inc. P. O. Box 7308 Beaumont, TX 77726 409.842.0999 off 409.880.5781 cel 409.842.3939 fax

From: Ahmed Gaily [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:39 AM To: Harvey Steinhagen III Subject: US 69 - Comment Received

Good morning Mr. Steinhagen,

Per your request in the attached letter, please accept this email as a receipt confirmation. I will include this letter into the project documents.

Please let me know if you need more information or have a question.

Thanks. Gaily

Ahmed Gaily, P.E. | Beaumont District Beaumont District Design Engineer 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708 Cell 409-201-3578 Office 409-898-5723 Email: [email protected]

UELS,INC, MEMORANDUM

April 20, 2018

To: Ahmed H. Gaily, P.E. Texas Department of Transportation 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, Texas 77708

Dear Ahmed, this follows our meeting this morning whereby I respectfully appreciate your hearing me out with regard to my sincere opposition and concern with regard to TxDOT considering the complete extraction/removal of the Northbound US 69 Delaware Exit.in Beaumont, Texas. With that, as a member of the community and regular user of this subject Delaware Exit existing, there is no question that myself as well as many citizens approached do not support complete exit off-ramp extraction and with this writing offeringup a solution in effortto facilitate keepinga re-located Northbound US 69 Delaware Exit, in-which will safely accommodate the Northbound traffic flow coming from the I-10 westerly direction traveling Northbound merging onto US 69/EastexFreeway.

Furthermore, as you know, my company is well underway about 85% complete with the redevelopment of the North East Comer (N.E.C) of Delaware@ Eastex Freeway whereby we are spending well over $1.5 million dollars in re-development of a new state-of-the-art Valero brand convenience store-fuel facility with major hot foodservice facilities and with that, this elimination/close-off of the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp will so substantially reduce the intersection traffic count so greatly thereby negatively impacting our projected business economics of our almost complete new to the market fueling station, that I offer-upthis solution in remedy of all associated concerns, and seriously request you, your counterparts and any/all TxDOT decision makers please seriously consider the following:

1. It is a given fact that the existing Delaware exit ramp throat landing area prior to entering onto the service road lanes (3) is too short, causing traffic to weave right or left in very short travel distance.

2. With it being understood that it is TxDOT's intent to widen Eastex Freeway Northbound to 3-lanes (vs. 2-lanes existing) it is my strong recommendation with staunch economic concern as a local business owner and developer of that N.E.C. Delaware intersection property, and as a citizen driving and utilizing that Delaware exit daily, that TxDOT seriously consider the following.

Providing TxDOT will properly position new "Delaware Exit" signage sooner coming Northbound onto Eastex Freeway traveling from the I-10 Westerly direction, and providing TxDOT will in-fact re-position a new Northbound Delaware Exit Off-Ramp to be positioned in the close line-up proximity of the Cathedral Church, in-which resides on the eastside of Eastex Freeway Service road, this solution will serve to remedy/resolve any automobiles stacking-up backing-up into the new Eastex Freeway Northbound traveler lanes (there is ample room-plenty ROW land area to reposition this new offramp) and by making this off-ramp relocation adjustment, it will likewise provide resolve to vehicles weaving and/or merging to tum right at the Delaware intersection and/or those wishing to tum left or go straight either way. This solution creates a smooth blending of the motor vehicles using this new off-ramp design plan.

1844 Interstate 10 South • P.O. Box 7308 • Beaumont, TX 77726 • (409) 842-0999 • Fax (409) 842-6626 With the above stated, I ask any final decision making persons be seriously be cognizant of this substantial economic impact, as well as the other concerns above specified, and with that hereby request that you will reconsider this decision making based on those above specified facts and concerns, and with that, will followthe above good safetysense recommendations in-which I have charted out above.

And last, even though my company PetroTex Fuels will be represented at the forthcoming Public Hearing 1 set for April 26 \ I hereby this writing stand available to meet again with you and/or any/all TxDOT associated parties with regard to our finding an amicable resolution to this potentially devastating out­ right removal of the Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp -This action will unequivocally kill-offour $1.5 million dollar redevelopment of the NEC at Eastex Freeway@ Delaware.

Please confirm your receiving this written follow-up, and thank you foryour time.

c/c Joe Bordages-PetroTex CFO

Any many business citizens

STEINHAGEN OIL COMPANY, INC. Post Office Box 20037 • 3850 Interstate 10 South • Beaumont, Texas 77720·0037 ------­ (409) 842-1414 Office • (409) 842-9574 Fax

May 10, 2018

Ahmed Gaily, P.E. District Design Engineer Beaumont District VIA: HAND DELIVERY & EMAIL Telephone: 409-892-7311 [email protected]

Re: Comment and Complaint of Roy Steinhagen, a Business Owner in Jefferson County, Texas Regarding Phase 2 of the Texas Department of Transportation's ("TXDOT") Proposed U.S. 69 Widening Project.

Dear Ahmed Gaily, P.E.:

This letter is to serve as my Comment on, and Complaint about, TXDOT's proposed U.S. 69 Widening Project (the "Project"). Phase 2 of the Project includes the relocation of entrance and exit ramps between Chinn Lane and Tram Road. The proposed direction changes of all four of these ramps will result in inequity and unfairnessand have a severe negative impact on businesses I own in the area and the employees that work at those businesses. TXDOT held a public hearing about the Project on April 26, 2018 at Roy Guess Elementary School in Beaumont, Texas. This Comment is intended to be included in the public hearing record on the Project. Further, this letter is an OfficialComplaint filedpursuant to Texas Transportation Code§ 201.801, to which TXDOT must provide a response under Texas Administrative Code Title 45 §§ 3.20-3.26.

As noted, I am a business owner in Jefferson County, Texas. I own and operate two Fastlane Convenience Stores and Gas Stations (the "Stores") at the intersection of U.S. 69 and Tram Road. For reference, the Stores are located at: 10910 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas, 77708 and 10915 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708. See enclosed Google Earth Image detailing the location of the Stores.

The Stores currently employs eleven (11) people and provides convenient access to gas and other amenities to hundreds of drivers on U.S. 69 on a daily basis. These two Stores sell in excess of 1.6 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel and in excess of $5.7 million in merchandise sales annually. Phase 2 of the Project, andin particular, the relocation of the entrance and exit ramps of U.S .. 69 in the area, threatens the success of the Stores and their employees. Currently, there are exit ramps offof U.S. 69 in both Northbound and Southbound directions that feed directly into the Tram Road intersection where the Stores are located. These exit ramps make the location of the Stores ideal foruse as convenience stores because drivers canquickly and easily access them. As their names suggest, ease of access to convenience stores is vitally important to the success of those businesses. Currently, the location of the exit ramps allows drivers to exit U.S. 69, in either direction, and travel just a few feet to reach the entrance to the Stores. This ease of access makes the locations of Stores extremely valuable fortheir current purposes.

- 1 - Phase 2 of the Project, however, calls forthe removal and relocation of the exit ramps off of U.S. 69 that allow trafficto exit immediately into the Tram Road intersection. According to the Project Plans, the Tram Road exit will be relocated to Chinn Lane. The location of this new exit will require drivers to travel over a mile to reach the Tram Road intersection, and the businesses that are currently located at that intersection. In addition, the Project plans call for the placement of an entrance ramp in both directions prior to the Tram Road intersection. The placement of these entrance ramps will allow forthe development of similar businesses prior to the Stores.

The increased distance between the location of the exits to the Tram Road intersection, and the possibility of a complete bypass of that intersection, will undoubtedly result in the diminished success and value of the Stores. The result of the relocation of the ramps will be to effectively destroy the value of the land at the Tram Road intersection, including that of the Stores and other businesses at the intersection. In addition, these proposed ramp changes would severely limit the response time for Police, Fire and Ambulance services to the North end of the City of Beaumont. Further, Tram Road provides a vital link to Highway 105.

In addition to the harmthat will be sufferedby the businesses and employees at the Tram Road intersection, the safety of the community will be negatively impacted by the relocation of the ramps. In the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster, U.S. 69 provides a major thoroughfare forevacuees. The fuelthe Stores provide is critical fora successfulevacuation. As a result, switching the exit andentrance ramps away fromthe Stores will jeopardize the effectiveness of any evacuation plan the State of Texas has in place.

Based on the information presentedat the public hearing,the harm that will result because of the relocations of the rampsfar outweighs the potential benefitsthat the relocation of the ramps will allegedly bring the community. For instance, one of the primary purposes of the Project is to reduce crash conditions in the areas impacted by the Project. As the information at the hearing indicated, many of the areas impacted by the Project have crash rates higher than the statewide average. The area between Chinn Lane and Tram Road, however, has a crash ratewell below the statewide average. Thus, relocating the exit ramps to Chinn Lane will have a minimal, if any, impact on crash conditions in the area

I purchased the property on which the Stores currently sit because of the ideal nature of those locations for a convenience store. The value of the land for that purpose was reflectedin the cost I incurred in purchasing and developing the property. As should be evident fromthe analysis above, Phase 2 of the Project threatens to destroy the value of my property and allow others to unfairly benefit. The loss of fuelsales alone at these two Stores, would jeopardize the contract that Steinhagen Oil Company, Inc has with Motiva to provide the Shell brand. The loss of this branded supply contract would be devastating and would place the continued operations of my entire Company into jeopardy. I understand the complicated and time-consuming nature of a project of this size. I am writing to you, however, to express my concernsand to seek a remedy for the unfairness and inequity that will result if TXDOT pursues Phase 2 of the Project. Unfairness and inequity that heavily outweigh the costs and benefitsassociated with the Project.

-2- I appreciate your consideration of this matter, and I hope that we can work together to find a solution that is amenable to all parties involved, including the abandonment by TXDOT of the relocation of the Tram Road exit ramps as called forunder Phase 2 of the Project. I look forward to discussing this matter furtherwith you. I can be reached at my office: ( 409) 842-1414 ext. 1213, by mobile phone: ( 409) 363-9455, or by my email: Sincerely, rRECEIVED� ,-I;.;? �1.1·: 1 t) 201B Roy Zinhagen Chairman & CE TP&D Steinhagen Oil Company, Inc. "'- �

CC: VIA US Mail and email The Honorable Robert Nichols P.O. Box 12068 Austin, TX 78711

The Honorable BrandonCreighton P.O. Box 12068 Austin, TX 78711 The Honorable Dade Phelan P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 The Honorable Joe Deshotel P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768

Mayor Becky Ames City Manager Kyle Hayes & Dr. Joe Majdalani City of Beaumont PO Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77701

Chief Jimmy Singletary Beaumont Police Department 255 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Chief Earl White Beaumont Fire Department 400 Walnut Beaumont, TX 77701

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From: Julie Stephenson Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:12 AM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware exit Beaumont TX

I am a Beaumont resident and I am opposed to the closure of the Delaware exit. That is the best exit for many of the neighborhoods in that area. I suspect that closing that exit would increase the congestion at the already busy intersections before at Lucas and after at Laurel.

Please consider leaving it open for the convenience of the area residents.

Thank you.

Julie Stephenson

1 COMMENT FORM Public Hearing· Thursday, April 26, 2018 US 69 Widening from IH·10 to Tram Road cSJs: 0065-07·062 and 0200·11·095

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I Support TxDOT widening US 69 --- (Eastex Fwy) but DO NOT Support the out-right elimination of Northbound Delaware Exit Ramp

Please make additional comments on the back. This comment form may be turned in tonight, mailed, or emailed by Friday, May 11, 2018, to the address below:

Ahmed Gaily TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708 Email: [email protected]

The environmental review, consultation and othe, actions required by appicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, Of have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuoot to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated Dec. 16,2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

From: Frances Towers To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: URGENT REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP TO FIGHT TXDOT PLANS TO CLOSE DELAWARE ST. EXIT Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:44:54 AM Importance: High

TO: [email protected]

SUBJECT: I Object to Closing North Bound US-69 Delaware St. Exit

I object to the plan to close this exit ramp.

The alternatives of using Lucas St. or Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic from US-69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of their homes. This is unsafe.

Surely another alternative is possible.

Sincerely,

Frances Towers 409-951-2801 4735 Monticello St Beaumont, TX 77706 From: Jim Towers To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: I Object to Closing North Bound US-69 Delaware St. Exit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:25:22 AM

I object to the plan to close this exit ramp.

The alternatives of using Lucas St. or Calder St. exits are not good alternatives. This plan will shift significant traffic from US-69 and Delaware St. onto small residential streets – many of which only have a single lane open due to residents’ cars parked on the streets in front of their homes. This is unsafe.

Surely another alternative is possible.

Sincerely, Jim Berry

From: Pradeep Ramadoss To: David Manuel Cc: Leanna Sheppard; Ahmed Gaily Subject: FW: US 69 widening Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:32:19 PM

David/ Leanna, We already have questions coming in. Not sure when to answer this query below? Should we wait till the public hearing is over and we have all the queries in hand to draft a response?

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From: Ahmed Gaily Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 3:30 PM To: Pradeep Ramadoss Subject: FW: US 69 widening

Pradeep,

We need your/consultant help to answer this question.

Thanks. Gaily

From: Morris Varnado Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:01 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: US 69 widening

Ahmed; I am the Product Support Manager for Mustang Cat Beaumont location. Not being able to attend the Public Hearing on April 26. I currently have one question. Our address is 7990 Eastex Freeway, we are located at the Lawrence Dr. exit going north. What effect will this project have on heavy trucks entering or exiting our location? In an effort to prepare is there a proposed start date?

Thank You Morris Varnado Product Support Manager 713-452-6402

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From: Allen Wagner To: Ahmed Gaily Subject: Delaware exit Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 3:38:17 AM

I oppose closing the Delaware exit! That is my exit, my home & business are at that east bound exit?

Claude Allen Wagner

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Importance: High

Dear Mr. Ahmed Gaily,

I wanted to let you know I am 100% opposed to the elimination of the North bound exit to Delaware on US 69. You probably don’t ever have to get off at this exit but if you eliminate that exit then the next exit at Lucas will be worse for traffic congestion than it already is now. There have been times in going to Home Depot I have taken this exit during rush hour and the traffic is backed up well past Home Depot resulting having to wait one to two traffic light changes to even get to Home Depot. I would think a P.E. like yourself would be intelligent enough to be able to make adjustments to the widen plan in order to keep this exit. Again, I want to reiterate of being opposed to the elimination of the North bound exit to Delaware since doing this will make the Lucas Exit congestion much worst than it already is particularly during rush hour.

Respectfully Yours,

David M. Watson who is a Senior Process Engineer and concerned citizen.

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MARK W. WHITELEY AND ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED CONSUL TING ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND PLANNERS

P. 0. BOX 5492 3250 EASTEX FRWY. BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77726-5492 BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77703 409-892-0421 (FAX) 409-892-1346

11 May 2018

Ahmed Gaily, P.E. Beaumont DistrictDesign Engineer TxDOT BeaumontDistrict Office 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, Texas 77708

REF: U.S. Highway 69, 96 & 287 DelawareStreet Ramp Closure

DearMr. Gaily,

Based upon the presentation at the public hearing held on April 26, 2018, it is my understanding that TxDOT proposes to close the north bound DelawareStreet exit rampalong U.S. Highway 69, 96 and287. I am writing this letter to state my objection to the closing of the subject exit ramp. Based on my observations of traffic patternsalong the frontage road at 3250 Eastex Freeway, where my corporate office of WhiteleyPartners, LP is currently located, the recent ramp reversal project completed by TxDOT has significantly increased traffic volume along thefrontage road between DelawareStreet and Lucas Drive.

Based on over 40 years of infrastructure design experience, it is my opinion that closing the aforementioned ramp will only serve to exacerbate the problem of increased traffic volume along the frontage road. Additionally, excessive speeding, and inadequately marked lane delineations have recently presented a safety hazardto not only the travelingpublic, but my employees, and those employees of the neighboring businesses. I not only suggest that the Delaware Street exit ramp remain open, but also that TxDOT provide additional measures to reduce speeding, and prevent prematurelane exchangeswithin prohibited areas.

Your consideration of this matter is greatlyappreciated, and I would like to encourageyou to visit our location to observe this state of affairsin person.

If I can be of furtherassistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

MarkW. Whiteley, P.E., R.P.L.S. President

TBPLS Firm No.: 10106700 TBPE Firm No.: 2633

David Manuel

From: John Willman Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 10:03 PM To: Ahmed Gaily Cc: Subject: Closure of 69N and Delaware exit in Beaumont

I am totally opposed to the closing of the Delaware exit. In my opinion the inconvenience to the vast number of people who use the exit daily, the loss of business for the commercial enterprises that rely on the exit, the additional congestion that would be created at other already congested exits, the additional time being driven and the additional fuel used and additional emissions created do not justify closing the exit. You really do need to consider the wishes of the public you serve.

John Willman

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Section G Figures

760.06.TEM Public Hearing Photos (following 10 pages)

Public Hearing Exhibit Boards (following 16 pages) PUBLIC HEARING US 69 WIDENING Phase 1 (IH-10 to LNVA Canal) Phase 2 (LNVA Canal to Tram Road) Jefferson County, Texas

CSJs: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095 Thursday, April 26, 2018 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. PROJECT DESCRIPTION – US 69: IH-10 TO TRAM ROAD

We want to improve safety and mobility. Proposed upgrades include: • Widen from 4 to 6 lanes in existing right-of-way • Widen 6 bridges: Delaware Street, Lucas Drive, SH 105, LNVA Canal, Chinn Lane, Tram Road • Add merging lanes between ramps • Relocate ramps between Chinn Lane and Tram Road • Remove northbound US 69 exit ramp to Delaware Street • Replace signs • Add new high-mast lighting between Dowlen Road and SH 105 PROJECT NEED #1 – MEET INCREASED POPULATION GROWTH

Texas Demographic Center Hardin Jefferson TOTAL Population Projections Year Population Population POPULATION 2015 58,521 259,399 317,920 2020 59,349 267,188 326,537 2025 61,630 275,415 337,045 2030 63,687 283,813 347,500 2035 65,408 292,256 357,664 2040 66,742 300,728 367,470 2045 67,834 309,686 377,520 2050 68,888 319,868 388,756

Source: Texas State Data Center Program PROJECT NEED #2 – REDUCE CRASH CONDITIONS 32% Phase 2 Crashes During Weekday Peak Hours AM Peak: 7:00 – 9:00 AM PM Peak: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Phase 1 CRASH HOT SPOTS WITHIN CORRIDOR 2010-2018 79% Source: TxDOT CRIS Database Crashes Occur During Daylight Phase 2 Corridor crashes also cause secondary accidents on IH-10. Phase 1 32% Rear End Crashes (Most Common Type)

Delaware 9.3%

Crashes with Injury or Fatality PROJECT NEED #2 – REDUCE CRASH CONDITIONS

Over 27% of crashes in the corridor result in injuries, possible injuries, or deaths.

1.6% 0.5% CRASH RATE SUMMARY 0.7% 2010 - 2018 Incapacitating Injury Source: TxDOT CRIS Database 7.1% 18% Killed Chinn Ln. to Tram Rd.

LNVA Canal to Chinn Ln. Non-Incapacitating Injury SH 105 to LNVA Canal

Dowlen Rd. to SH 105 Not Injured

Lucas Dr. to Dowlen Rd. Possible Injury Delaware St. to Lucas Dr.

IH-10 to Delaware St. 72.1% Unknown

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Crashes per million vehicle-miles TOTAL CRASHES BY INJURY TYPE 2010-2018 Statewide Average: 212.01 Source: TxDOT CRIS Database

Source: TxDOT CRIS Database PROJECT NEED #3 – CONGESTION WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE

2015 Traffic 2040 Traffic Existing Conditions After Improvements

Existing Peak Congestion – Locations: With Proposed Improvements: Northbound : IH-10 to 11th St. Reduced Congestion on All Segments Southbound : SH 105 to 11th St. Sources: Base data from TxDOT, Calculations from Engineering Summary Report by Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. PROJECT NEED #3 – TRAVEL / TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS

Proposed improvements will allow faster travel in the future, even with expected growth.

42% Increase Average Daily Traffic (projected change from 2018-2040) Daily Average Travel Time (min) 8.6-mile corridor Average Daily Traffic Projections Location 2018 2020 2040 09:44 08:54 Tram Road to SH 105 53,000 55,100 75,500 SH 105 to I-10 91,600 95,100 130,100 AVERAGE AVERAGE SPEED SPEED

Current Planning Time Index A 10-Minute Trip with no traffic 53 58 1.48 may take 48% more time with traffic in 2020 in 2040

Sources: Base data from TxDOT, Calculations from “before” “after” Engineering Summary Report by Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. REMOVE US 69 NORTHBOUND RAMP TO DELAWARE ST.

WHY NOW? ALTERNATE ROUTE: 1. Traffic on highway is (orange arrows) getting heavier 1. Use IH-10 to 11th St. 2. Too many conflicts or exit “weaving” traffic 2. Avoid the traffic 3. Not enough room to signal by using the change lanes turnaround 4. Cars stopped on the 3. Travel the frontage highway from the Minglewood road to Delaware St.

Delaware traffic signal Lucas Delaware 4. Other alternate 5. Lots of accidents Delaware routes are also today available 6. Causes adverse (yellow arrows) effects on IH-10 a. 11th St. northbound b. Lucas Dr. exit

Remove Northbound Gladys Exit to Delaware St. ROADWAY SECTIONS Existing

Proposed PROPOSED ROADWAY DESIGN – IH-10 to Odom Road

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018

North PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (1 of 6)

PLACEHOLDER FOR North SCHEMATICS (MULTIPLE) PROPOSED ROADWAY DESIGN – Odom Rd. to Lawrence Dr.

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (3 of 6)

North

Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (4 of 6) North

Phase 1 Phase 2 PROPOSED ROADWAY DESIGN – Lawrence Dr. to End of Project

Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (5 of 6)

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PLACEHOLDER FOR North SCHEMATIC (6 of 6) HOW TO COMMENT ON THE PROJECT

Provide input here tonight: Contact TxDOT:

• Speak your comments during • Beaumont District formal comment period at 6:30 pm District Design Engineer Ahmed Gaily, P.E. • Or write comments on the form 409-892-7311 provided and turn in tonight, mail in, [email protected] or e-mail to [email protected]

Comments must be submitted no later than May 11, 2018 to be part of the public hearing summary report.

Visit www.txdot.gov and Search: US 69 Widening

• https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/beaumont/042618.html WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ?

Public Hearing WE ARE HERE April 26, 2018

Address Comments, Finalize Design Phase 2 May 2018 Depends on Available Funds

Phase 1 Project Bid/Contract Award (based on approval) - July 2018

Utility Adjustments August 2018

Phase 1 Construction Starts September 2018

Phase 1 Construction Ends Dates are estimates only; timing is subject to change. Late 2020 - Mid 2021 THANK YOU !

We appreciate you taking time out of your

busy schedule to join us tonight.

Please travel safely! Public Hearing Presentation Slides (following 25 pages) PUBLIC HEARING US 69 WIDENING Phase 1 (IH-10 to LNVA Canal) Phase 2 (LNVA Canal to Tram Road) Jefferson County, Texas

CSJs: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095 Thursday, April 26, 2018 Footer Text Date ELECTED & PUBLIC OFFICIALS

DISTRICT & AGENCY STAFF

CONSULTANTS

2 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

3 Meeting Information

. Purpose of the Public Hearing: To present the planned improvements and receive comments from the public . Options for Commenting:

1) Verbal comments will commence after the presentation 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box 3) E-Mail comments to: [email protected] 4) Mail comments to: Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

Deadline for comments: Friday, May 11, 2018

4 Public Hearing Procedures and Agenda

1 Welcome TxDOT

Entech 2 Project Overview WPM

3 Environmental Overview TxDOT

4 Public Comments TxDOT

5 Project Schedule and Next Steps TxDOT

6 Adjournment TxDOT

5 Project Description – US 69: IH-10 to Tram Road

We want to improve safety and mobility. Proposed upgrades include: • Widen from 4 to 6 lanes in existing right-of-way • Widen 6 bridges: Delaware Street, Lucas Drive, SH 105, LNVA Canal, Chinn Lane, Tram Road • Add merging lanes between ramps • Relocate ramps between Chinn Lane and Tram Road • Remove northbound US 69 exit ramp to Delaware Street • Replace signs • Add new high-mast lighting between Dowlen Road and SH 105 Total Estimated Project Cost: $54,500,000

6 Need and Purpose

Need

o US 69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted population growth. Its capacity will not be sufficient. Average Daily Traffic Projections Location 201820202040 Tram Road to SH 105 53,000 55,100 75,500 42% Increase SH 105 to I‐10 91,600 95,100 130,100 (2018-2040)

o High crash rates, especially between IH-10 and Delaware Street, and between Dowlen Road and SH 105

o Existing congestion, especially in the southern half of the study area, will continue to worsen. Purpose

o Improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion

7 Remove US 69 northbound ramp to Delaware Street

WHY NOW? ALTERNATE ROUTE: 1. Traffic on highway is (orange arrows) getting heavier 1. Use IH-10 to 11th St. 2. Too many conflicts or exit “weaving” traffic 2. Avoid the traffic 3. Not enough room to signal by using the change lanes turnaround 4. Cars stopped on the 3. Travel the frontage highway from the road to Delaware St. Delaware traffic signal Minglewood 4. Other alternate Lucas Delaware routes are also 5. Lots of accidents Delaware today available (yellow arrows) 6. Causes adverse th effects on IH-10 a. 11 St. northbound b. Lucas Dr. exit

Remove Northbound Exit to Delaware St. Gladys

8 Roadway Sections

Existing

Proposed

9 Proposed Roadway Design – IH-10 to Odom Road

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018

North PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (1 of 6)

PLACEHOLDER FOR North SCHEMATICS (MULTIPLE)

10 Proposed Roadway Design – Odom Rd. to Lawrence Dr.

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (3 of 6)

North

Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (4 of 6) North

Phase 1 Phase 2

11 Proposed Roadway Design –Lawrence Dr. to End of Project

Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (5 of 6)

North

PLACEHOLDER FOR North SCHEMATIC (6 of 6)

12 Project Planning and Funding . The proposed project is consistent with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission – Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2040, as amended, and their Transportation Improvement Program. . Total Project Estimated Cost: $54,500,000 (with construction mobilization and 20% contingency) . Phase 1 (CSJ 0200-11-095): – Total Estimated Project Funding: $21,230,000 – Funding Source: Federal and State Funds . Phase 2 (CSJ 0065-07-062): – Total Estimated Project Funding: $15,675,000 – Funding Source: Federal and State Funds

13 Environmental Overview

An Environmental Study was conducted for the proposed project to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The study identified and assessed potential impacts to the natural and human environment, including:

• Air Quality • Biological Resources • Archeological Resources • Hazardous Materials • Non-Archeological Historic Properties • Traffic Noise • Community Impacts • Water Resources

14 Environmental Overview Agency coordination

. Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) . US Army Corps of Engineers - Galveston . Federally-recognized Tribes with interest in TxDOT projects . Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) . Texas Historical Commission (THC) . Texas State Preservation Officer (SHPO)

15 Environmental Overview

Air Quality • National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) • Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) • No Impact Archeological Resources • Research/Databases • Archeological Background Study • No Impact Non-Archeological Historic Properties • National Register of Historic Places – no properties listed or eligible • No Impact Community Impacts • No disproportionately high or adverse impacts to Environmental Justice or Limited English Proficiency populations

16 Environmental Overview

Biological Resources • Threatened and Endangered Species o Eight federally-listed – no effect o Nine state-listed, and two species of greatest conservation need • Vegetation Types – potential impacts o Urban – 66 acres o Open Water (LNVA Canal) – less than 0.2 acres o Coastal Grassland – less than 0.2 acres Hazardous Materials • Initial Site Assessment o Regulatory Databases / Site Visit – no concerns identified • Testing o Lead-based paint – present on LNVA Canal bridge; disposal per current regulations o Asbestos containing materials – test results not yet available

17 Environmental Overview

Traffic Noise • Traffic Noise Model – TNM (FHWA approved) • 34 representative receivers modeled; 20 showed a noise increase • Greatest noise increase +3 decibels • Traffic Noise Workshop to be scheduled with 1 Adjacent Property Owner where abatement is reasonable and feasible

Water Resources • Construction General Permit is applicable (coordinate with TCEQ) • LNVA Canal – jurisdictional determination pending; Nationwide Permit #14 will be applicable if USACE has jurisdiction

18 Environmental Overview

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION . a class of action that normally does not individually or cumulatively have significant environmental impacts. This action does not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; does not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; does not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreation, or historic resource; does not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; does not have significant impacts on traffic patterns; or does not otherwise, either individually or cumulatively, has any significant environmental impact.

19 Reviewing Project Information

. Project information can be viewed Monday through Friday at the TxDOT Beaumont District Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TxDOT Beaumont District Office 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

20 Options for Commenting:

1) Verbal comments will commence now 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box 3) E-Mail comments to: [email protected] 4) Mail comments to: Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708 All comments must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, May 11, 2018, to be included in the public hearing summary report.

21 Verbal Comments

22 Public Comment Session

• Submit a Speaker Registration Card • Limit your comments to 3 minutes • Use microphone and face court reporter • State your name and whom you represent (if applicable) • Unused time may not be given to another speaker

23 What Happens Next?

Public Hearing WE ARE HERE April 26, 2018

Address Comments, Finalize Design Phase 2 May 2018 Depends on Available Funds

Phase 1 Project Bid/Contract Award (based on approval) - July 2018

Utility Adjustments August 2018

Phase 1 Construction Starts September 2018

Phase 1 Construction Ends Dates are estimates only; timing is subject to change. Late 2020 - Mid 2021

24 Adjournment

Thank You For Your Participation!

Please remember to submit your comments on or before Friday, May 11, 2017, to be included in the public hearing summary report.

• Written comments can be placed in the comment box • E-Mail comments to: [email protected] • Mail comments to: Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

***Public Hearing Summary will be posted at the website when analysis is complete:

https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/beaumont/042618.html

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