Texas Freight Mobility Plan Program and Project Appendices Final January 25, 2016 This page is intentionally left blank. Table of Contents Appendix A: Relationship between Goals and Objectives ................................ A-1 to A-12 Appendix B: Programs ....................................................................................... B-1 to B-12 Appendix C1: Current Highway Projects* .................................................. C1-1 to C1-102 Appendix C2: Current Highway Needs .......................................................... C2-1 to C2-30 Appendix D: Rail Projects* .................................................................................. D-1 to D-8 Appendix E: Seaport and Waterway Projects* ................................................... E-1 to E-16 Appendix F1: Air Cargo Highway Projects* ...................................................... F1-1 to F1-6 Appendix F2: Air Cargo Highway Needs ........................................................... F2-1 to F2-4 Appendix G1: Border/POE Projects* ........................................................... G1-1 to G1-30 Appendix G2: Rail Border/POE Projects* ....................................................... G2-1 to G2-4 Appendix H: Public Comment Period of Draft Freight Plan Document ........... H-1 to H-100 * The following list of projects represent opportunities identified by various stakeholders via independent planning processes that could expand freight capacity and/or improve freight mobility. Projects priorities reflect independent assessments by stakeholder other than the Texas Freight Advisory Committee. Inclusion on this list does not imply the commission’s endorsement or approval. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Appendix A: Relationship between Goals and Objectives A-1 This page is intentionally left blank. A-2 Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Reduce rates of crashes, injuries and fatalities on the Texas Highway Freight Network Increase the resiliency and security of the state’s freight transportation system Achieve and maintain a good state of repair for all freight transportation modes Improve the overall rating of bridges on the Texas Highway Freight Network Improve the pavement conditions on the Texas Highway Freight Network Utilize technology to provide for the resiliency and security of the state’s freight transportation Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. A-3 Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness system Reduce the number of Texas Highway Freight Network miles at unacceptable congestion levels Improve travel time reliability on the Texas Highway Freight Network Utilize the most cost-effective methods to improve system capacity (including technology and operations) Partner with federal and Mexican officials to resolve border crossing challenges Increase Texas supply chain efficiencies by improving connectivity between modes Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. A-4 Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Improve first/last mile connectivity between freight modes and major generators and gateways Improve connectivity between rural and urban freight centers Improve access into and out of Texas' ports to facilitate projected future growth Improve highway and rail connectivity to major freight gateways and generators through increased capacity improvements or additional rail connections Improve connectivity to Texas-Mexico border crossings through increased modal options Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. A-5 Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Lead efforts to foster greater coordination among the agencies responsible for freight system investment Reduce project delivery delays Coordinate project planning and delivery with all planning partners and stakeholders Reduce adverse environmental and community impacts of the freight transportation system Implement a performance-based prioritization process for freight system investment Develop and sustain partnerships with private-sector industries, communities, Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. A-6 Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness agencies and other transportation stakeholders Increase freight expertise in TxDOT districts, across departments and among elected officials Enhance workforce recruitment and retention in the transportation and logistics industry Identify potential public and private revenue sources to fund priority freight projects Identify and document the needed transportation investment costs to meet the state’s future freight transportation needs Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. A-7 Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Educate the public and stakeholders on the costs of constructing and preserving the freight transportation system Improve predictive capabilities for revenue forecasting and long-term needs assessments Strengthen Texas’ position as a trade and logistics hub by improving and maintaining Texas Freight Network infrastructure and connectivity to enhance trade routes and increase the flow of goods Expand public- private partnerships to facilitate investments in freight projects that enhance economic development and Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. A-8 Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness global competitiveness Identify critical freight infrastructure improvements necessary to support the capacity requirements of future supply chain, logistics and consumer demands Conduct outreach activities and develop an educational campaign to increase awareness of the importance of freight to the Texas economy Support strategic transportation investments to address the rapid increase in key industries, such as energy, agriculture and automotive production Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. A-9 Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Integrate existing traffic management centers to facilitate statewide dissemination of real-time traveler information to improve safety and travel time reliability Support development and deployment of integrated border crossing management through the integration of intelligent transportation systems across international borders Support deployment of innovative technologies to enhance the safety and efficiency of the Texas Freight Network Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. A-10 Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. Goals TFMP Objectives Safety Asset Mobility and Multimodal Stewardship Customer Sustainable Economic Technology Management Reliability Connectivity Service Funding Competiveness Improve management and operations of the existing transportation system to enhance freight network performance and to improve safety and travel time reliability Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. A-11 This page is intentionally left blank. Legend: Green Circle: The objective strongly supports the goal. A-12 Yellow Circle: the objective is related to the goal and serves to fulfill that goal on a secondary level. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Appendix B: Programs B-1 This page is intentionally left blank. B-2 Program Priority Develop and administer a comprehensive and multimodal TxDOT Freight Planning Program, focused on developing strategies, policies and methodologies that work to improve the freight transportation system in Texas. • Develop a strategy to implement the recommendations of the Texas Freight Mobility Plan. High • Continue to build partnerships between public and private