July 21, 2011 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #2

MEETING AGENDA Review Presentation and Materials for Stakeholder and Public Meetings Review Preliminary Recommendations Discuss Initial Comments

STUDY PARTICIPANTS Steering Committee H-GAC TxDOT Cities of Conroe, Cut and Shoot, and Cleveland Montgomery and Liberty Counties Conroe and Cleveland Chambers of Commerce State and US Elected Officials Consultant Team Wilbur Smith Associates HNTB The Lentz Group CJ Hensch & Associates General Public

STUDY PURPOSE Identify short-, medium-, and long-range transportation improvements to: Improve traffic flow Improve safety Improve quality of life

WHAT IS ACCESS MANAGEMENT? Transportation strategy to: Control access between roadways and land uses Help shape corridor development Improve safety for all road users Maximize roadway capacity

ACCESS MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Improve mobility and safety for all transportation modes Guide access for new development Improve air quality Opportunity for improved aesthetics Preserve roadway hierarchy Delay or avoid costly roadway improvements

ACCESS MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX Raised median Auxiliary/Turn lanes Driveway modifications Intersection spacing Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Traffic signal operation enhancement Improved supporting street network

SH 105 LAND USE CHARACTER Emerging Commercial/Service District Commercial/Residential District Rural/Ranch District Willis Waukegan Rd Security Forest Dr Loop 336 US 59

SH 105 CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION CONROE CUT AND SHOOT Security CLEVELAND 5-lane Roadway 3-lane Roadway 2-lane Roadway Traffic Signal

STUDY CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION On-going and planned projects Cleveland Bypass (under construction) Center line rumble strips “Super 2” upgrades

DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES 2001: 16, : 25,200 Annual Growth: 4.6% 2001: 16, : 25,200 Annual Growth: 4.6% 2001: 13, : 17,800 Annual Growth: 2.5% 2001: 13, : 17,800 Annual Growth: 2.5% 2001: 10, : 11,700 Annual Growth: 1.0% 2001: 10, : 11,700 Annual Growth: 1.0% 2001: 9, : 11,000 Annual Growth: 1.8% 2001: 9, : 11,000 Annual Growth: 1.8% 2001: 9, : 10,300 Annual Growth: 1.1% 2001: 9, : 10,300 Annual Growth: 1.1% 2001: 11, : 11,700 Annual Growth: 0.4% 2001: 11, : 11,700 Annual Growth: 0.4% CONROE CUT AND SHOOT Security CLEVELAND

TRAFFIC VOLUME PROJECTIONS 2011: 25, : 40,500 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 25, : 40,500 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 17, : 28,600 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 17, : 28,600 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 11, : 18,800 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 11, : 18,800 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 11, : 17,700 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 11, : 17,700 Annual Growth: 2% 2011: 10, : 13,100 Annual Growth: 1% 2011: 10, : 13,100 Annual Growth: 1% 2011: 11, : 14,900 Annual Growth: 1% 2011: 11, : 14,900 Annual Growth: 1% CONROE CUT AND SHOOT Security CLEVELAND

LEVEL OF SERVICE

LEVEL OF SERVICE Emerging Commercial/Service District Commercial/Residential District Rural/Ranch District Willis Waukegan Rd Security Forest Dr Loop 336 US 59 LOS A/B/C LOS D LOS E LOS F

LEVEL OF SERVICE NO-BUILD Emerging Commercial/Service District Commercial/Residential District Rural/Ranch District Willis Waukegan Rd Security Forest Dr Loop 336 US 59 LOS A/B/C LOS D LOS E LOS F

LEVEL OF SERVICE BUILD Emerging Commercial/Service District Commercial/Residential District Rural/Ranch District Willis Waukegan Rd Security Forest Dr Loop 336 US 59 LOS A/B/C LOS D LOS E LOS F

CRASH HOT SPOTS ( ) 65 Loop Willis Waukegen 50 FM Fostoria 33 FM 1485

CRASH RATES

CRASH SEVERITY 16 deaths in 13 fatal crashes 3 deaths in 2 fatal crashes at FM injuries in 222 injury crashes

MOBILITY AND SAFETY CONCERNS Congestion along the corridor Heavy truck traffic Wide driveways Speeding Slow traffic on a 2-lane roadway Illegal passing Limited police enforcement

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS  Optimize traffic signal timing  Connect traffic signals  Install new traffic signal  Construct raised median  Construct two-way left-turn lane  Construct additional eastbound and westbound lanes  Construct turn lanes  Reconfigure and consolidate driveways  Extend and widen roadways  Optimize traffic signal timing  Construct passing lanes  Construct two-way left-turn lane  Construct turn lanes  Reconfigure and consolidate driveways  Remove intersection approach skew  Optimize traffic signal timing  Construct passing lanes  Construct raised median  Construct turn lanes  Reconfigure and consolidate driveways Willis Waukegan Rd Security Forest Dr Loop 336 US 59

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS Emerging Commercial/Service District Raised median Additional lanes in both directions FM 1485 to Crystal Forest Interconnect signals at Loop 336 and FM 1485 New signal at Crystal Forest Drive

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS Emerging Commercial/Service District Two-way left-turn lane in front of Austin Elementary Add turn lanes Reconfigure and consolidate driveways

TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS Emerging Commercial/Service District INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at Loop 336ED SH 105 at FM 1485DC SH 105 at Whipporwill RdBA SH 105 at Crystal Forest DrEA SH 105 at Millmac RdBB SH 105 at Willis WaukeganFB WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at Loop 336 DC SH 105 at FM 1485 CB SH 105 at Whipporwill Rd BB SH 105 at Crystal Forest Dr DA SH 105 at Millmac Rd BA SH 105 at Willis Waukegan EB WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE Crash Hot Spot

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS Commercial/Residential District Turn lanes Reconfigure driveways Consolidate driveways Eliminate Old SH 105 skew

TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS Commercial/Residential District INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at FM 1484CB SH 105 at Crockett Martin RdCB SH 105 at Walker RdCC SH 105 at Olde Security Flea MktAA WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at FM 1484 BB SH 105 at Crockett Martin Rd CB SH 105 at Walker Rd DD SH 105 at Olde Security Flea Mkt EC WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE Crash Hot Spot

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS Rural/Ranch District Turn lanes Reconfigure driveways Consolidate driveways Additional lane at US 59

TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL BENEFITS Rural/Ranch District INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at Fostoria RdCC SH 105 at FM 1725AA SH 105 at US 59 SB Frtg RdBB SH 105 at US 59 NB Frtg RdCC WEEKDAY PM LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERSECTION EXISTING LOS PROPOSED LOS SH 105 at Fostoria Rd CC SH 105 at FM 1725 AA SH 105 at US 59 SB Frtg Rd BB SH 105 at US 59 NB Frtg Rd CC WEEKEND LEVEL OF SERVICE Crash Hot Spot

CORRIDOR-WIDE TRAFFIC BENEFITS Delay: +11% Delay: -8% Delay: -9% Delay: -30% Delay: -18% Delay: -26% Weekday PM

CORRIDOR-WIDE TRAFFIC BENEFITS Delay: +3% Delay: -32% Delay: -11% Delay: -27% Delay: -22% Delay: -12% Weekend Peak

SAFETY BENEFITS IMPROVEMENTSAFETY BENEFITS Add continuous TWLTL 35% reduction in total crashes 30% decrease in delay 30% increase in capacity Replace TWLTL with a non- traversable median 15%-57% reduction in crashes on 4-lane roads 25%-50% reduction in crashes on 6-lane roads Add a left-turn bay 25%-50% reduction in crashes on 4-lane roads 75% reduction in total crashes at unsignalized access 25% increase in capacity

SAFETY BENEFITS IMPROVEMENTSAFETY BENEFITS Add right-turn bay 20% reduction in total crashes Limit right-turn interference with traffic flow, increased capacity Visual cue at driveways, driveway illumination 42% reduction in crashes

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTS Adopt Corridor-wide Development Principles Guide development within the three identified character districts Implementation

DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Adopt Corridor-wide Development Principles Promote visual continuity with unique identity Promote cross-access Avoid driveways close to intersections Reflect TxDOT driveway spacing standards Multiple access points for large subdivisions Adequate provisions for multimodal transportation

Willis Waukegan Rd Loop 336 Emerging Commercial/Service District Plan for intensive commercial uses Develop a mix of complementary uses Promote set-back parking areas Limit access to SH 105 Promote shared signage PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FM 1485

Commercial/Residential District Encourage commercial nodes Encourage residential between commercial nodes Encourage shared parking Promote set-back parking areas Limit access to SH 105 Security Forest Dr Willis Waukegan Rd PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Crocket Martin-Crocket Trace

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Walker Road

Rural/Ranch District Preserve character Protect rural landscape and wooded areas Emphasize water features and crossings Encourage contiguous commercial nodes US 59 PRINCIPLES FOR DISTRICTS Security Forest Dr

IMPLEMENTATION OF PRINCIPLES Corridor Improvement Plan Address growth management Develop common tools and techniques Apply Key Tools and Techniques Identify desired tools Develop plan review process Develop appropriate guidelines, regulations, ordinances

GROUP DISCUSSION

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