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02 Schertz Master Thoroughfare Plan Open House PresentationSchertz Thoroughfare Plan (TP) and Impact Fee (IF) Study April 18, 2016 OPEN HOUSE PROJECT OVERVIEW Schertz Civic Center Overview Thoroughfare Plan Update –Purpose –Plan Input •Previous Plan Initiatives •Goals and Objectives –Network/Needs Assessment –Thoroughfare Plan Development •Near term recommendations for CIP 2 Meeting Goal: -Brief on findings, recommendations -Gain public input and feedback on work to-date Thoroughfare Plan -Purpose •Framework for growth •Identify long-term mobility needs •Transportation & land use interface •System alignments,rights-of-way preservation •Infrastructure coordination with other agencies DRAFT 4 DRAFT 4 Plan Input Basis -Schertz Comprehensive Plan -Schertz 2009 Thoroughfare Plan -Schertz 2013 Sector Plan -Randolph AFB Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Coordination -TxDOT -Randolph AFB -AAMPO -Neighboring Cities Existing Conditions Analysis 5 •Analysis of existing roadway network •Traffic volume counts •Crash Data •Current and funded improvements •Future Land Use Plan Land Use Maps from Sector Plan, JLUS Issues Identification: What We Heard a)Trains disrupt north-south mobility, frequency increasing b)Safety and circulation concerns along FM78 in business district c)Nortex, Crossvine Developments coming d)I-10 development area, corridor support network, adjacent city planning e)Bridge FM 78 at FM 1518 “not feasible”. f)Can FM78 handle more vehicles? g)Few E-W options for new developments h)FM 3009 extension may be too expensive. i)Enhance interchanges with IH35, or add new location crossing@Country Club j)Need to have shovel ready projects k)Wiederstein Road connection needed l)Like the sidewalk/path treatment of Schertz Parkway m)Cibolo area planning n)JLUS area planning 6 Goals & Objectives Structured around 4 key areas: –Mobility •Roadway connections, continuity •Pathways/trail connections •Regional Economic activity (Randolph AFB, North Schertz) •Neighborhood connectivity –Preservation of Existing Infrastructure •Maintenance, enhance intersections •Access coordination –Local character preference •Urban design, visual/aesthetic •Walkable, context sensitive –Fiscal Stewardship •Agency coordination, partnerships •Funding mechanisms GOAL OBJECTIVE S ACTION Mobility a)I-10 development area, corridor support network, adjacent city planning b)Enhance connections with IH35 c)North-south mobility, connectivity through center Preservation of Existing Infrastructure a)Safety and circulation concerns b)Access Management Local Character Preference a)Sidewalk/path treatment of Schertz Parkway b)JLUS area planning Fiscal Stewardship a)Development delivered arterials and collectors b)Road Impact Fee financing 8 Goals & Objectives GOAL OBJECTIVE S ACTION Existing CIP Current funded and programmed improvements: -IH35 Managed Lanes -Sidewalk on FM 3009 -FM 2255 Expansion -FM 1103 9 Tested Conditions 10 •Conceptual Future Land Use –10 & 20 year growth •Travel Forecast Modeling –Schertz Sub-area •20-year Analysis •JLUS impact on land use -shift •Network Alternatives & Analysis Traffic Area Zones (TAZ) Results: –Capacity at the edges –Access to/from IH35 –FM 78 Metering from the west –FM 3009 Capacity –FM 1518 Capacity in center –FM 1103 Capacity, North –TOD Functions with grid 11 Outcome of Travel Model Preserve Option for Future Without connection over Cibolo Creek Mobility will be considerably reduced Growing congestion on FM78 Currently 11 minutes for 5 mile trip between Lower Seguin Road and Elbel Road Same trip is 18 minutes in traffic (ex. 4-6PM)* Modeled results When traffic is worst from 4-6 PM, it is estimated to take 40+ minutes for same trip* 8,000 trips/day cannot be made at all due to congestion, impacting economic and personal activity, causing frustration, loss of time, and disruption. Potential significant delays for emergency responders traveling across FM78 * Assessment does not include delay due to trains, which are expected to also increase in frequency. 13 Preserve Option for Future Benefits -Safety Grade separated rail crossing Route with less flooding, avoids floodway Accommodates other modes Emergency response Shortens trip by 1 mile (example, 5 to 4) -Mobility Connect central Schertz Capacity for predominantly local trips (@4,000AM) Save 25+ minutes travel between north/south in buildout (15 minutes with vs 40 minutes without) -Fewer Impacts Minimizes residential impacts Minimize Floodway impact crossing at narrow point Local character roadway, re: Schertz Parkway Downsize arterial connection across creek, Realign and Retain in MTP Thoroughfare Needs 14 Concepts: Grid connection for mobility Increased local access from IH 35 •Wiederstein Road •Dean Road connection Flow improvement with select turn lanes at intersections •FM1518 North of FM 78 •Lower Seguin Road Access management Enhancement Considerations: •FM 1518 expansion •Bridge of FM 78/Railroad at FM 3009 •FM 1103 extension/expansion •Preserve link south of FM 3009 •I-10 Backage Roads Thoroughfare Plan Thoroughfare Plan Strengthening network to access IH35 and IH10 Coordinated with neighboring thoroughfare plans Park and Ride –advantage of managed lanes Access management on FM 78 and grade separation of Rail at FM 3009 Internal connection and mobility alternatives where development will occur Provide safe & active alternate modes: bike/ped Right-size roads for their context• • • • • • • Alignment Modified New Connection Connection Removed Road Class, Increase Road Class, Decrease Near Term –Proposed Intersection improvements FM 1103 South of IH35 Four Oaks Lane (Backage road connection) Dean Road @ IH-35/Watertower Old Wiederstein Road (Cibolo Valley Drive) Reconstruction Shared Use Paths on Live Oak and Elbel Road (tie to Schertz Parkway multi-use path) Access Management for FM 78 (Could be done with –P&N) FM3009 @FM 78 and RR Purpose and Need document/Preliminary Design FM 1518 4-Lanes, Divided Work Schedule Aug 2015 June 2015 Thoroughfare Plan Update WA A: Plan Input WA B: Thoroughfare Plan development WA C: Plan Implementation Roadway Impact Fee Study WA D: Technical Analysis WA E: Review / Public Hearing Process Dec 2015 Jun 2015 Oct 2015 April 2015 Jul 2016 CIAC or P&Z Meeting Next Up –CIAC Meeting to review public comment Council Briefing On Thoroughfare PlanCouncil THANK YOU!