Rural Transportation Improvement Program 2021-2024 Abilene District Virtual Public Meeting Pre-Recorded Video Presentation 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020 Script: Welcome to the Abilene District’s first ever virtual Rural Transportation Improvement Program Public meeting for the 2021‐2024 program! My name is Cliff Hallford and I’m the Abilene District Planner. We are here today to go over the projects to be included in the upcoming 2021‐2024 Rural TIP. 1
Agenda 1 Safety Minute 2 Abilene District and its Boundaries 3 The Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 4 How the Rural TIP Impacts You 5 How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP 6 Projects by County 7 Funding 8 Next Steps 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 2 Script: Today we will go over the counties in the Abilene District district and all the roads under the district’s care. We will also review the basics of what is the Rural TIP? and why is it important for you to be here with us today. We will explain how the projects included in the program are selected and classified in order to make the most of the program. Once you have an understanding of all of this, you will have the opportunity to review all the projects the Abilene District has included in the 2021‐2024 program. Both the big projects and the small supporting projects. We will also go over funding, answering questions on “where does the money to pay for these projects come from? and how it get distributed?”. Lastly we will outline all the options you have to comment on these projects and their priority. 2
Safety 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 3 Script: TxDOT likes to start every meeting off with a safety message. In 2019, TxDOT kicked off the #EndTheStreakTX campaign to reach the goal of zero fatalities on Texas roads by 2050. Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Texas and data indicates that drivers are not changing their behaviors. So TxDOT wants to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving by encouraging Texans to put away their cellphones while driving and help us #EndTheStreak. 3
District Boundaries Abilene 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 4 Script: The Abilene District includes all thirteen of the counties shown in the map. The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization boundaries are shown in yellow. Projects included in the 2021‐2024 Rural TIP are located in following counties: Callahan, Taylor, Nolan, Mitchell, Howard, Borden, Scurry, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Kent, Stonewall, and Haskell. 4
Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) THE R THE RURAL RAL TIP TIP is list of local pr is list of local projects ojects to be be funde funded withi within a a TxDO TxDOT Dis T District ct duri during ng the ne the next f four y ur years, incl ars, including those eligible f uding those eligible for r federal deral funding. fundi It can include projects for : A Rural TIP project is It shows regional agreement anticipated to be funded (community-region-state) on the within need of a project. the next 4 years. 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 5 Script: The Rural Transportation Improvement Program is a list of local projects to funded in a TxDOT District over the next 4 years. This means that all projects included in the list are expected to be underway within 4 years following its approval. These are the changes you can expect to go to contract in the near future! It is multimodal; which means that it can include projects relating to highways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit services, and freight projects as well as the preliminary studies used to define those projects. Rural TIP is meant to show regional agreement on the need and priority of a transportation project, so all parties involved can be sure they are making the best investment for the community. It is also expected to be consistent with the projects and objectives included in the regional Long Range Transportation Plans, to ensure that all agencies are working towards the same goal. The Rural TIP is a part of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Because the program its rules are established by Federal law, no project can receive federal funding unless it is listed in the Rural TIP! 5
How the Rural TIP Impacts You The Rural TIP process includes opportunities to provide input on the priority of major You know projects that are listed on it. your community best ! Local and small projects around your community dealing with safety and access also get funding through the Rural TIP, for example: Tell us what project Road expansions should come Sidewalks first and why Bike lanes Pavement repair or maintenance New or improved signals Turning lanes By participating today, you are providing input in 238 projects! 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 6 Script: It is important for you to participate because funding secured by this process is intended to address your communities’ most immediate needs. By providing comments on the priority of the projects included, you are helping us identify regional priorities. By reviewing the entire program in a single meeting you are: 1) having a regional impact, 2) helping us be more effective with your money, and 3) ensuring that we are investing where we should. 6
How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP Projects are identified and selected by evaluating existing and future needs based on: current conditions and projections, statewide and regional plans, public input regarding transportation priorities ^ This would be you, right now! For Example: 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 7 Script: Script: Rural Transportation Organizations, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local governments are responsible for selecting projects within their boundaries TxDOT, through the District office, is responsible for the selection of all projects relating to the State Transportation System and other National roadways. This includes Interstates, State and US Highways but most importantly this can also include the Farm- to-Market and Ranch-to-Market roads you use every day. The Abilene District works closely with the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (AMPO) on identifying projects and establishing priorities. The projects you will review today should respond to local needs! It is our responsibility to provide you with the opportunity to provide input on which projects should be advanced. 7
How Projects are Selected for the Rural TIP Selected projects are separated into 2 main categories 1. 1. R Regiona gionally S lly Signif gnificant Pr icant Projects ojects Those with the appropriate scale or reach to be considered as stand- alone projects in a given program year have their own category. 2. Gr 2. Groupe ouped Pr d Projects ojects Those without the scale to stand on their own are grouped into one of 11 sub categories and considered as a single line item in the list. 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 8 Script: Once projects have been defined they are evaluated according to their scale and classified according to the funding they require as well as their potential impact. Big projects are categorized as Regionally Significant Projects and are included as stand‐ alone items. i.e. A new bridge over a river To simplify this budgeting and planning process, smaller projects are lumped together into 11 separate sub categories, refer to as Grouped Projects. Grouped projects include things like landscaping, safety lights, or new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These grouping practice makes facilitates the federal funding of smaller projects. i.e. the pavement repair of an FM road. 8
Project Tracker http://apps.dot.state.tx.us/apps-cq/project_tracker/ 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 9 The project information presented today can be found on TxDOT’s website using the Project Tracker application. You can view projects by Highway, Project ID, TxDOT District, County or state/federal legislative districts. As a project develops, its status may change from planning to design to construction. Project updates occur weekly and are retrieved from TxDOT systems. Data and schedules can change as information is updated. 9
Rural TIP Borden County Projects 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 10 Script: This map shows all Projects included in the 2021‐2024 Rural TIP for Borden County 10
Rural TIP Borden County Projects Current let CSJ Highway County Limit From Limit To Est CONST date Description 0295‐02‐029 US 180 BORDEN DAWSON/BORDEN CO LINE .048MI EAST OF S MAPLE ST 835,661 12/01/2020 SEAL COAT 0682‐02‐016 FM 612 BORDEN US 180 BORDEN / SCURRY CL 384,174 12/01/2020 SEAL COAT 1155‐04‐012 FM 1785 BORDEN HOWARD COUNTY LINE FM 669 127,502 12/01/2020 SEAL COAT 1531‐01‐015 FM 1610 BORDEN US 180 BORDEN/SCURRY CO LINE 367,907 12/01/2021 SEAL COAT 1981‐01‐020 FM 1205 BORDEN FM 1610 CR 338 367,907 12/01/2021 SEAL COAT 1981‐01‐021 FM 1205 BORDEN CR 338 HOWARD CO LINE 79,356 12/01/2021 SEAL COAT 2769‐01‐011 FM 2350 BORDEN FM 669 FM 612 234,794 12/01/2021 SEAL COAT 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 11 Script: The table shows the details of projects included in the 2021‐2024 Rural TIP for Borden County. 11
Rural TIP Callahan County Projects 2021-2024 Rural TIP June 18, 2020 12 Script: This map shows all Projects included in the 2021‐2024 Rural TIP for Callahan County 12
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