Update to the 2020 Unified Transportation Program Texas Transportation Commission 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
Unified Transportation Program Purpose “Despite its importance to TxDOT as a planning and programming tool, the UTP is neither a budget nor a guarantee that projects will or can be built. However, it is a critical tool in guiding transportation project development within the long-term planning context. In addition, it serves as a communication tool for stakeholders and the public in understanding the project development commitments TxDOT is making.” https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/transportation-planning/utp.html “The funding levels in the UTP are based on a forecast of transportation revenue anticipated over the next 10 years. Because funding levels may change in the future, the UTP does not serve as a budget or a guarantee that certain projects will be built. Instead, the plan authorizes TxDOT and local partnering agencies to prepare projects for construction based on a reasonable expectation of future cash flow.” 2020 Unified Transportation Program (page 8 of 322) 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 2
Category 12 Strategic Priority Program Overview 2020 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Allocated and Remaining funds Total 12 SP $10.7B $3.3B $7.4B Total 12 CL $4.9B $5.0B $0.1B 12 Total $3.4B $12.3B Total Legend $15.7B Allocated Balance based on approved 2020 UTP Strategic Priority (SP); Clear Lanes (CL) 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 3
Austin District Clear Lanes Projects NORTH (1X1) FROM: SH45N TO: US290E FULLY FUNDED CENTRAL (2X2) FROM: US290E TO: US290W/SH71 PARTIALLY FUNDED 2019 T 19 Top 1 100 M Most Congested R Co Roadw adways SOUTH (2x2) Ran anking f from SH SH45N t to FROM: US290W/SH71 SH45SE: : TO: SH45SE 2, 10, 31, 56, 61, 65, FULLY FUNDED 72, 74, 78, 83, 98, 100 Includes direct and indirect 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 4
Austin District Clear Lanes Projects CENTRAL (2X2) FROM: US290E TO: US290W/SH71 PARTIALLY 2019 T 19 Top 1 100 M Most FUNDED Congested R Co Roadw adways Ran anking f from SH SH45N t to SH45SE: : 2, 10, 31, 56, 61, 65, 72, 74, 78, 83, 98, 100 Includes direct and indirect 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 5
Austin District Potential Future Clear Lanes Projects I-35 Capital Express North Total Project Total Est. Cat. 12 Clear All Other Funding Outside Current Total Hwy Top 100 Limits From Limits To Cost Construction Cost Lanes Categories of UTP Funding Funding Gap IH 35 2, etc. SH 45N US 290E $500,000,000 $400,000,000 $83,600,000 $316,400,000 $100,000,000 $500,000,000 -- Project scored #1 during the 2020 UTP Cycle. I-35 Capital Express Central Total Project Total Est. Cat. 12 Clear All Other Funding Outside Current Total Hwy Top 100 Limits From Limits To Cost Construction Cost Lanes Categories of UTP Funding Funding Gap IH 35 2, etc. US 290E US 290W/SH 71 $6,600,000,000 $4,900,000,000 $559,640,000 $0 $1,700,000,000 $2,259,640,000 $4,340,360,000 Project is partially funded and is being considered for additional funding in this 2020 UTP update. I-35 Capital Express South Total Project Total Est. Cat. 12 Clear All Other Funding Outside Current Total Hwy Top 100 Limits From Limits To Cost Construction Cost Lanes Categories of UTP Funding Funding Gap IH 35 2, etc. US 290W/SH 71 SH 45SE $400,000,000 $300,000,000 -- $300,000,000 $100,000,000 $400,000,000 -- GRAND TOTAL $7,500,000,000 $5,600,000,000 $643,240,000 $616,400,000 $1,900,000,000 $3,159,640,000 $4,340,360,000 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 6
Why recommend an update to the 2020 UTP? Project B t Benef efits ts: Plann nning B Bene nefits: Congestion relief through addressing the Allows department to continue project recent #2 most congested chokepoint in pre-construction development Texas Keeps pipeline of projects full in case Enhanced safety there are additional federal stimulus Improved regional mobility dollars granted Improved traffic management and Project development provides options to operations continue progressing towards potential Opportunities for increased reliability of regional transit construction and keep options open Enhanced bicycle and pedestrian improvements Improved movement of through-region freight Economic development opportunities 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 7
Funding Consideration Allocating available $3.4 billion of funding from Category 12 (total of Strategic Priority and Texas Clear Lanes in 2020 UTP) to I-35 Capital Express Central project through an update to the 2020 UTP. This action would reduce the unfunded portion of the project from $4.340 billion to $940 million. Plan to address the remaining $940 million funding gap going forward: – reprioritization $633 million of existing TxDOT funds allocated to CAMPO/Austin District, and – additional $307 million Category 12 funds during 2021 UTP. 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 8
2020 UTP Update Public Involvement Timeline Original Comment period of 32 days extended an additional 11 days 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 9
How We Received Public Comments • Online : http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/unified-transportation-program.html or http://www.txdot.gov/ (search keyword: UTP public involvement) • Email: UTP-PublicComments@txdot.gov • Phone: (800) 687-8108 • US Mail: Texas Department of Transportation Attn: Peter Smith– UTP PO Box 149217 Austin, TX 78714-9217 • In Person: At your local TxDOT District Office (prior to stay at home order) • Virtual Public Hearing: April 24, 2020 Draft 2020 UTP update was available for comment from March 13 through April 24, 2020 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 10
Summary of Public Comments* 3810 comments were received – 3790 comments were specific to the inclusion of I-35 in the UTP • 1490 comments were in favor of the project – 290 comments were in favor of the project, but opposed current funding plan • 1210 comments were opposed • 1090 comments did not indicate support or opposition to the project – 20 comments were not specific to the inclusion of I-35 in the UTP 46 comments suggest the UTP update be postponed * Figures are current estimates based on review as of April 27, 2020. 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 11
Summary of Public Comments* 3810 comments were received – 550 in region – 1200 out of region – 2060 are from an unknown or non-specific region 49 comments from elected officials 10 comments from local planning partners (MPOs/RMAs) 1300 comments were received from outreach@csadvocate.io 1193 comments were received from info@txfortrafficrelief.com * Figures are current estimates based on review as of April 27, 2020. 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 12
Unified Transportation Program Purpose “Despite its importance to TxDOT as a planning and programming tool, the UTP is neither a budget nor a guarantee that projects will or can be built. However, it is a critical tool in guiding transportation project development within the long-term planning context. In addition, it serves as a communication tool for stakeholders and the public in understanding the project development commitments TxDOT is making.” https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/transportation-planning/utp.html “The funding levels in the UTP are based on a forecast of transportation revenue anticipated over the next 10 years. Because funding levels may change in the future, the UTP does not serve as a budget or a guarantee that certain projects will be built. Instead, the plan authorizes TxDOT and local partnering agencies to prepare projects for construction based on a reasonable expectation of future cash flow.” 2020 Unified Transportation Program (page 8 of 322) 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 13
Requested Commission Action Consider approving a total of $3.4 billion from Category 12 – Strategic Priority for the Central portion of the I-35 Capital Express Project 2020 Unified Transportation Program April 30, 2020 14
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