072823 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office
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DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 28, 2023
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A. Internal Audit Advisory Committee on, Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
B. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
C. Joint City Council/P&Z/Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee on Tuesday,
August 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
D. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday,August 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
E. Cancelled - Agenda Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
F. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:30
a.m. at the Development Service Center.
G. Public Art Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Community Room.
H. City Council Budget Workshop on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times,as information is subject
to change after the Friday Report is published.
OUR CORE VALUES
Inclusion • Collaboration • Quality Service • Strategic Focus • Fiscal Responsibility
General Information & Status Updates
A.Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics—Pursuant to Ordinance No. 23-1431, the
following item will be discussed during the August 1, 2023, Council Work Session:
1) Request to add "Wrong Way" signs to the back of existing signs on one-way streets
around the square.
Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager's Office
B. Denton 360' Registration—Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 session of Denton
360°. This unique program, beginning September 21, is designed to bring residents closer
to the heart of their local government, fostering a deeper understanding of how the
community operates and encouraging active participation in civic affairs. Over the course
of several weeks,participants will have the opportunity to dive into various aspects of local
governance, exploring how decisions are made,understanding the processes behind public
services, and gaining insights into the challenges our community faces. Sessions will be
held on select Thursdays and Saturdays and will include facility tours, department
presentations, and hands-on activities. Participation in Denton 360' is open to all Denton
residents and business owners over the age of 18. To view the full schedule and register
for participation, visit Denton 360°. Registration ends August 31, or once capacity is
reached. Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager's Office
C. City of Denton Delegation Voting Record - On July 25, staff provided a summary update
of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. During the discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Beck
requested staff provide the voting records for the members of the City of Denton delegation
(Rep. Stucky, Rep. Hayes, and Sen. Springer) for bills affecting cities. The City's
legislative consultants, Jackson Walker, are working with the vendor for their bill tracking
software to generate a report specific to city-related bills and we hope to include this in an
upcoming Friday report. In the meantime, the voting record for our delegation on the 15
bills presented in detail on July 25 is attached. If any Council members would like the
voting record for a specific bill, that can be provided by staff. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
City Manager's Office
D. CDBG and HOME Advocacy—On July 26, a letter signed by Mayor Hudspeth(attached)
was delivered to members of the City of Denton federal delegation urging support for
maximum funding for the CDBG and HOME programs as Congress develops the FY 2024
budget. These core local government formula grant programs offer cities flexible funding
for infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood revitalization.
Denton relies on these grants to enhance neighborhoods, maintain affordable housing, and
bolster public service programs. While the House Appropriations Committee's proposed
$3.3 billion for CDBG matches the FY 2023 level, the City expressed concern regarding
potential cuts to HOME funding, especially considering the program's funding has not yet
reached pre-pandemic levels. Staff will continue to monitor these proceedings and seek
opportunities to share with our delegation how any cuts would negatively impact our
community and residents. Staff contacts: Ryan Adams, City Manager's Office and Dani
Shaw, Community Services.
E. Monthly Mobility Report— During the May 24 Mobility Committee meeting, Innovative
Transportation Solutions (ITS) provided a monthly report (attached) which includes an
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overview of several major regional Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)projects.
Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works
F. Water Conservation Request Results—Denton Water Utilities requested residents conserve
water on Tuesday, July 25 to allow for the repair of a leak on one of the raw water lines
that supply water from the lake to the water treatment plant. The line was temporarily taken
out of service for repair. The City notified the public from Friday, July 21, through
Monday, July 24, requesting residents avoid non-essential uses of water on July 25. The
work was successfully completed, and the water supply was restored. During the time of
the conservation request, staff recorded a 9%decrease in water demand for the day.Denton
Water Utilities would like to thank residents for their participation and cooperation during
this time. Staff contact: Haley Salazar, Water Utilities
G. DTV Video Highlights for July—In addition to producing public meetings, DTV released
several videos this month that raise awareness, educate, and inform our community. The
following are highlighted videos Council is encouraged to share:
• Farm to Table Camp YouTube Facebook
This group of kiddos learned about where food comes from during a Farm to
Table Parks and Recreation program.
• Officer Urban Rodriguez Retirement YouTube Facebook
Officer Rodriguez's dedication to his police department, peers, recovery, and
most importantly his family is unmatched.
All videos air on DTV,are shared via social media channels,and are available on the City's
YouTube channel. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Marketing and Communications
H. Denton Fire Department Assists in Battling Wildfires Across Texas - On July 24, the
Denton Fire Department (DFD) deployed a wildland truck with 3 firefighters on a Texas
Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System(TIFMAS)request for assistance in combatting wildfire
dangers around the state. Crews from Denton, Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and
Lewisville fire departments joined together to create Strike Team 138 (ST-138), reporting
to the Texas Forestry Service (TFS) office in Burkburnett where they were placed on
standby while training together throughout the day. The training covered vehicle
familiarization, working with TFS bulldozer crews, hose deployment techniques, and
weather observation equipment. On the morning of July 27, ST-138 was deployed to assist
in Blum(Hill County),where a 300-acre fire is only 30%contained. Each deployment lasts
up to 8 days, at which time the crew will trade with another DFD crew for an additional 8-
day deployment on the same strike team. Crews remain on standby for deployment as
needed. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. City of Denton Solid Waste Follow-up Questions — During the July 18 City Council
meeting, Mayor Hudspeth inquired regarding drop-off fees and the possibility of adding
messaging to carts. Staff responses are provided below. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid
Waste and Recycling
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Are we able to have a smaller fee for small drop-off items at the landfill?
• Landfills are fixed-cost operations. Regardless of the amount of material from a
customer, the aggregated administrative cost, disposal cost, and other
administrative charges,per customer,are approximately the same. The existing$25
minimum trip charge is set at the approximate break-even point to recover the
internal charges and to manage material. As a reminder, Denton residents are
allowed two free bulky items to be collected every week, curbside. For more than
two bulky items, a $5 fee will be assessed per item. Bulky collections need to be
called into customer service or submitted via Engage Denton to ensure proper
collection. The City of Denton is currently completing a cost-of-service evaluation
of Solid Waste operations, and, upon completion of the evaluation, the results will
be brought to Council for consideration.
What would be the cost to brand carts with "Slow, Children at Play" messaging?
• The cost to brand carts with an additional community safety message would cost
approximately $25,000/year. This fee would cover the dye charge and the cost of
applying/branding the message onto carts, assuming the City only applies the
message to new carts that are placed into service and not all carts. Any text could
not be placed on the lower body of the cart as the constant contact with the
mechanical arm of the collection truck would wear rapidly wear away the text. The
available space on the side of the cart's upper body, where the message would be
traditionally applied,is limited to approximately 4"x 4"due to the existing presence
of Solid Waste-related markings. As a result, the size of this message may not be
easily read by passing motorists.
B. Atmos Line Relocations on West Oak Street—On July 25,Council Member Meltzer asked
whether line relocations on West Oak Street are still on track for completion by August 11,
as previously mentioned in the July 21 Friday Report. Atmos representatives confirmed
that the project is still on schedule and indicated they would notify staff of any delays. Staff
contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager's Office and Sheldon Gatewood, Public Works
Information from the City Manager
From time to time, I would like to share with the City Council local government-related resources
that I find insightful, interesting, or timely. These may be studies, periodicals, reports, or web
resources. My intent is to make the Council aware of broad perspectives and discussions and not
to suggest any policy or service change. - Sara
• The Grass is Not Always Greener ICMA Article (attached)
• North Central Texas Council of Government's Progress North Texas 2023 (attached)
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
A. Urban Wildlife Workshop—Join the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist
Program for an Urban Wildlife Workshop on Thursday, August 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas - Land and
Water Resources Building (7360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252). Experts from across the
Metroplex will cover potential problems involving egret rookies, rats, feral hogs, coyotes,
and more. Talks will be of interest to city employees, master naturalists, and residents
interested in learning more about living alongside wildlife neighbors. A full agenda of the
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day's events can be found online.Workshop registration costs $60 and attendees in need of
CEUs will gain five Animal Control Officer Credits. For additional information, contact
registration&ntnm.org. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and
Sustainability
B. Adapted Recreation Dance—Parks and Recreation is hosting an adapted recreation dance
on Friday, August 11 at North Lakes Rec Center(2001 Windsor Dr.) from 7 to 9 p.m. The
cost to attend is $5 per person and is open to individuals living with disabilities 16 years of
age and older. The event will feature a dance floor, a photo booth, and the opportunity to
mingle with new and old friends. Registration is available through the Denton Parks and
Recreation Online Catalog. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation
C. That 70s Party — The American Legion Hall (ALH) Senior Center (629 Lakey St.) is
hosting a disco-themed dance night for active adults over 50 on August 25. Dress in your
best 70s garb and dance the night away to old-school tunes. The dance is a great opportunity
to show off your dance skills and meet new people! The cost to attend is $10 and
registration is available through the Denton Parks and Recreation Online Catalog. Staff
contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation
D. Adapted Recreation Movie-Watching Party — Join Parks and Recreation for a movie-
watching party at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St) on
Friday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free to attend for individuals living
with disabilities 14 years of age and older. Registration is available through the Denton
Parks &Recreation Online Catalog. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation
Attachments
A. City of Denton Delegation Voting Record .........................................................................6
B. Letter to Rep. Burgess in Support of CDBG and HOME Funding ....................................7
C. July 2023 Transportation/Mobility Project Status Report...................................................9
D. The Grass is Not Always Greener ICMA Article..............................................................31
E. 2023 Progress North Texas NCTCOG ..............................................................................36
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .....................................................................................64
B. Public Meeting Calendar....................................................................................................66
C. August 5, 2023, Budget Workshop Draft Agenda.............................................................70
D. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................72
E. Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................74
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City of Denton Delegation Voting Record
Bills presented at the July 25, 2023, Council Work Session
Bill Description Rep.Stucky Rep. Hays Sen. Springer
S.B. 12 Sexually Oriented Performances Yes Yes Yes
S.B.929 Non-Conforming Use Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 1999 Property Tax Rate Calculation Yes Yes Yes
S.B.2038 ETJ Release Yes Yes Yes
S.B.2350 Property Tax Rate Calculation Yes Yes Yes
S.B.2627 Texas Energy Fund Yes No Yes
H.B.3 School Safety Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 1500 Reliability Service (PUCT Sunset) Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 1750 Agricultural Regulation Yes Yes Yes
H.B.2071 Public Facility Corporations Yes Yes Yes
H.B.2127 Pre-emption Yes Yes Yes
H.B.2308 Agricultural Performance Yes Yes Yes
H.B.3492 Value-Based Fees Yes Yes Yes
H.B.3699 Platting Shot Clock Yes Yes Yes
2S.B.2 Property Tax Relief Yes Yes Yes
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DENTON 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-7717
July 26, 2023
The Honorable Michael Burgess
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Via email: michael.helmerkmail.house.gov
Dear Representative Burgess:
As Congress continues work on the FY 2024 budget, the City of Denton urges you to support
maximum funding for CDBG and HOME.
CDBG and HOME are core local government formula grant programs that provide cities with
flexible funding to fund infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood
revitalization projects. They are the most important sources of direct federal support to cities and
counties to spur rehabilitation, economic development, and growth. Most jobs created and
retained because of CDBG and HOME investment support low- and moderate-income
households and the profitability of local small businesses.
These two formula grant programs provide Denton with flexible funding for infrastructure
improvements, housing rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer assistance, and neighborhood
revitalization projects. CDBG and HOME are critical to our efforts to improve Denton
neighborhoods, maintain and grow our supply of workforce and affordable housing, and bolster
critical public service programs. They help Denton preserve healthy neighborhoods, grow
our tax base, and spur rehabilitation, economic development, and growth. The City of
Denton is a good steward of these funds, and they make a real difference in our community.
We are pleased that the FY 2024 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee would provide $3.3
billion for CDBG, the same level as FY 2023. However, we are concerned that it would only
provide $500 million for HOME, a 66% cut from the FY 2023 level of$1.5 billion. We
appreciate the Committee's argument that some pandemic relief funds from the HOME program
remain unobligated. However, we would note that those pandemic relief funds are targeted at
preventing and responding to homelessness among extremely low-income households, and the
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proposed FY 2024 cut to HOME would harm our ongoing efforts to preserve and expand
Denton's supply of low- and moderate-income workforce housing. In addition, funding for
HOME in FY 2023 was still well below its pre-2011 sequester peak of$1.825 billion, a situation
exacerbated by inflation and an increase in the number of cities and counties eligible for grants.
If your schedule allows, we would appreciate the opportunity to provide you or your staff with a
firsthand look at some recent Denton projects funded by CDBG and HOME.
Thank you for your attention to this City of Denton priority and for all that you do for our
community.
With Gratitude,
Gerard Hudspeth
Mayor
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City of Denton Transportation/Mobility
Project Status Report
Prepared by ITS
July 2023
PROJECTS
• Project Summary............................................page 2
• FM 2181 .........................................................page 3
• I-35 North.......................................................page 5
• I-35/35E/35W Merge......................................page 7
• I-35E/Mayhill.................................................page 9
• I-35W Frontage Roads .................................page 11
• US 380/US 377.............................................page 12
• Loop 288 West Frontage Roads...................page 14
• Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector................page 15
• Bonnie Brae Segment 7................................page 16
• FM 1515 .......................................................page 17
• FM 1173 .......................................................page 18
• Outer Loop....................................................page 19
• Elm and Locust.............................................page 20
• Glossary of Acronyms..................................page 21
• TxDOT Funding Categories.........................page 22
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PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT LET DATE CONTRACTOR/ CONSTRUCTION COST
ENGINEER
FM 2181 North-South 7-11-2017 Zachry $37,641,150
1-35 North 12-2024-2025 Stantec $741,730,191
1-35/35E/35W Merge 11-2023 AECOM/Stantec $466,855,040
1-35E/Mayhill 6-2025 LTRA $116,710,499
1-35W Frontage Roads 9-2028 WSP $341,592,896
US 380/US 377 6-4-2020 Ragle Construction $21,269,537
Loop 288 West Frontage Roads 9-2026 CP&Y $220,776,703
Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector * Westwood $656,537,820
Bonnie Brae Segment 7 * Westwood
FM 1515 * LTRA $34,348,574
FM 1173 * Halff $88,018,110
Outer Loop * LJA $1,547,212,128
Elm & Locust * TxDOT
TOTAL $4,272,692,648
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FM 2181 North—South
CSJ: Fly al Schematic Approval: December 15,2005
Project Description: Widen from two-lane to six-lane divided
roadway Environmental Clearance: January 28,2008
Length: 3.511 miles
IFrom City of Denton/Corinth City limits ROW Acquisition Completed: January 25,2013
Limits: to Lillian Miller
Utility Relocations Complete: November 2017
Construction Cost: $37,641,150 100%Plans: May 22,2017
Firm: Zachry Let Date: J 11,2017
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• Construction: MCM was defaulted on January 24, 2019.
• Zachry was selected as contractor to complete work on FM 2181.
• Zachry began construction on November 11, 2019. There are 558 working days. See attached
TxDOT construction report.
• Action Item: City of Denton and TxDOT to resolve outstanding claims regarding damage to
DME sewer and water and equipment damage.
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: June 27, 2023
Report prepared by: Stacy Clack
Project: FM 2181
Control: 2054-02-015
Highway: FM 2181
Limits: From: City of Denton/Corinth City Limits
To: Lillian Miller
Contractor: Zachry
TxDOT Project Manager: Stacy Clack Phone: (817) 504-6696
TxDOT Project Manger: Christian Bonilla Phone: (214) 317-2489
Contractor's Superintendent: Karim Atiyeh Phone: (972) 400-4325
Date Work Began: November 11, 2019
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023
Current Activities:
Current activities include: Awaiting completion of engineer punch list.
Narrative description of last month's activities: SW3P items and barricades for Phase 3. Complete
punch-list items. Complete noise wall work. Striping (turning lanes at Cedar Creek and median
adjustments).
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Completion of engineer punch list.
Traffic issues: None
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: None
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: None
Other items of significance: None
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CSJ: 0195-02-074;0195-02-076; 0195-02-081; Schematic Approval: January 31,2019
0195-01-116;0195-02-084
Limits: From US 77 to FM 3002(Cooke County line)
Environmental Approval: October 7,2019
Length: 12.4 miles
Reconstruct and widen 4-to 6-lane rural
Description: freeway with ramp modifications and ROW Acquisition Complete: August 2023
reconstruct 4-to 4/6-lane frontage roads
$741,730,191 -074: October 2024
-074: $428,458,762 Utility Relocations -081:March 2024
Est.Construction Cost: -081: $164,033,341 Complete: -116: June 2024
-116: $78,520,431
-084: $70,717,657 -084: June 2024
$792,295,573 -074:December 2023
CAT 4: $198,920,712 „ -081: January 2024
Funding: CAT 11: $15,408,384 100/� Plans: -116:March 2024
CAT 12: $577,966,477 -084:March 2024
-074: October 2024
Firm&Key Contact: Stantcc Ready to Let Date: -081:March 2024
MI -116: June 2024
-084: June 2024
-074: July 2026
TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: -081: January 2024
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• PS&E: The 95% PS&E plan set for the -074 CSJ has been reviewed, and comments have been
returned to the consultant. The 95%PS&E plan set for-081 plan set was submitted for review
in June 2023. The 95%plan set for-084 plan set is expected in August 2023.
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• ROW: There are 115 parcels for acquisition for the -074 CSJ. There are: 2 parcels in
negotiations and 113 parcels in possession.
• There are 23 parcels for acquisition for the -116 CSJ. All parcels are in possession.
• Utilities: Status of utilities in conflict is listed below.
o AT&T: Working to expedite redesign; anticipate submittal end of July 2023.
Agreement expected in September 2023.
o Atmos: Preliminary design received. Acquiring easements. Due to proposed route of
relocations, awaiting receipt of FM 1173 plans prior to finalizing design.
o Brazos Electric: Finalizing design. Utility agreement pending.
o Bolivar Water: Pending design.
o CenturyLink(Bright Speed/Level 3): Design reviewed; plans being revised.
Agreement pending.
o CoSery Electric: Permit approved. Agreement expected in July 2023. Construction
expected to begin in September 2023 and to be complete in January 2024.
o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Plans are underway. Pending new build at Ganzer
Road. Agreement expected in July 2023.
o Frontier: Received CoSery design; finalizing for permitting. Permit pending.
Anticipate utility agreement in July 2023.
o MCl/Verizon: Install complete. Splicing and removals ongoing.
o OneOK Gas: Pending clear letter.
o Sanger Electric: Agreement pending. Construction expected to begin end of August
2023. Anticipate completion in early 2024.
o Sanger Water/Wastewater: Design being revised. Agreement expected in September
2023.
o Suddenlink: Finalizing design for permit submittal. Anticipate agreement in August
2023.
o Upper Trinity Water: Design finalized pending easement acquisition. UTRWD may
take 12 months pending easement acquisition.
o Zayo: Agreement anticipated in August 2023.
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0195-03-099(N Texas Blvd to 1-35E/W) -090:August 2011
CSJ: 195-03-090(I-35E/W to US 380)
0 Schematic Approval: -087: January 31,2019
0195-03-087 US 380 to US 77
Limits: From North Texas Blvd to US 77 north of Environmental Approval: -09 - June 2017
Denton -087: October 7,2019
Length: 5.073 miles ROW Acquisition Completed" May 2022
Reconstruct interchange and existing
Description: frontage roads;reconstruct and widen to Utility Relocations Complete: April 2024
6/8-lane rural freeway with ramp
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$466,855,040
Est.Construction Cost: -099:$85,215,324 City of Denton Utility
-090: $161,782,386 Relocations Complete:
-087: $219,857,330
$431,191,639
CAT 1:$1,806,333
Funding: CAT 2:$35,008,319 100% Plans: December 2023
CAT 4: $75,042,004
CAT 12: $319,334,983
Firm&Key Contact: AECOM(-090); Stantec(-087) Ready to Let Date: Apri12024
TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: April 2024
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• PS&E: The 95%plan set is underway and expected to be submitted for review in August
2023.
• City of Denton has submitted to TxDOT the TWU aluminum medallion detail for review.
• Utilities: Status of utilities in conflict is noted below.
o AT&T: Permits pending. Utility agreement expected in August 2023. Construction
expected to begin in September 2023.
o Atmos Distribution: Permit pending. Agreement expected in July 2023. Construction
start pending finalizing agreement with TxDOT. Critical to acquire easement on
Barthold Road for Atmos transmission yard.
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o Atmos Transmission: Permit pending. Agreement expected in July 2023. Construction
start pending finalizing agreement with TxDOT. Critical to acquire easement on
Barthold Road for Atmos transmission yard.
o Brazos Valley Electric: Clear
o Charter-Spectrum: Permits pending. Utility agreements pending. Install dependent
upon joint duct installation.
o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Three agreements pending. Construction expected
to begin in August 2023. Anticipate completion in April 2024.
o CoSery Distribution: Construction underway. Anticipate completion in October 2023.
o DME Distribution: Utility agreement and permit pending.
o DME Transmission: Clear
o Fiberlight: Finalizing design. Agreement expected in July 2023. Install dependent
upon joint duct installation.
o Frontier: Design being finalized. Pending permit. Install dependent upon joint duct
installation.
o Level 3/Lumen: Permit pending. Utility agreement pending. Anticipate start of
construction end of July 2023. Anticipate completion in October 2023.
o UPN: Permits approved. Utility agreement pending. Construction to begin in July
2023. Anticipate completion in August 2023.
o Verizon Business/MCI: Utility agreement pending. Design finalizing with joint duct.
Install dependent upon joint duct installation.
o Zayo: Pending permit. Pending agreement. Permit pending. Install dependent upon
joint duct installation.
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CSJ: 0196-01-109 Schematic Approval: February 2011
Limits: I-35E intersection with Mayhill from Environmental Clearance: I January 31,2012
Pockrus Page Rd to Loop 288
Length: 11.912 miles ROW Acquisition Completed: I November 2022
Description: I Reconstruct interchange at Mayhill and Utility Relocations Complete: I February 2024
I-35E and existing 4-lane frontage roads
Est.Construction Cost: I $116,710,499 City of Denton Utility I October 2023
Relocations Complete:
Funding: CAT 2: $95,229,619 100%Plans: I December 2022
Firm&Key Contact: LTRA,Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: February 2024
TxDOT Project Manager: Don Vo Let Date: Time 2025
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Current Activity:
• Utilities: Projects currently clear of construction: CoSery Gas and Oncor.
o Astound(formerly Grande): Permit approved. Agreement pending. Construction pending
Frontier duct install.
o Atmos Gas: Agreement pending; expected end of July 2023. Construction timeframe
estimated at 4-5 months. Estimated completion in December 2023.
o AT&T: Agreement pending. Received Frontier's joint duct bank design. Construction
schedule pending; dependent upon Frontier completing joint duct.
o CenturyLink/Lumen: Pending permit for joint duct bank and agreement. Agreement
pending. Construction schedule pending.
o Charter/Spectrum: Pending design. Utility agreement pending; expected in August 2023.
Construction dependent upon Frontier completing joint duct and DME pole installation.
o City of Denton Water: Construction underway. Anticipate completion in October 2023.
o City of Denton Wastewater: Construction underway. Anticipate completion in October
2023.
o DME: Agreement pending. Construction expected to start in July 2023. Anticipate
completion in December 2023.
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o DISD: Design pending easement acquisition; expected in July 2023. Construction (crossing
under I-35E) is estimated to require two weeks.
o Frontier: Agreement pending. Construction expected to start in August 2023. Anticipate
completion in November 2023.
o Level 3: Agreement pending. Construction schedule pending, dependent upon Frontier joint
duct bank.
o NGG: Anticipate completion in July 2023.
o Unite Private Networks: Currently clear of project.
o Verizon/MCI: Finalizing design for permit. Pending utility agreement. Construction
dependent upon Frontier completing joint duct.
o Zayo: Permit approved. Pending agreement; expected in August 2023. Construction
dependent upon Frontier completing joint duct.
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Frontage Roads
CSJ: 0081-13-071 Schematic Approval: March 20,2020
Limits: From FM 407 to FM 2449
Environmental Clearance: I June 30,2020
Length: 5.57 miles
Project Description: Construct frontage roads ROW Acquisition Complete: I September 2023
Est.Construction Cost: $341,592,896 Utility Relocations Complete: I December 2024
Funding: $188,000,000 100%Plans: December 2023
Firm: WSP Ready to Let Date: December 2024
TxDOT Contact: Gutema Gebriel Let Date: September 2028
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• PS&E: The 60%plan review has been completed by TxDOT. Comment resolution meeting held
on June 5, 2023. Consultant is addressing 60%plan review comments and working toward the
95%plan set.
• ROW: There are 60 parcels to acquire. There are 47 parcels in ED and 13 parcels acquired.
• Utilities: SUE work has been completed and provided to consultants. The plans adequate have
been distributed to utilities.
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CSJ: 0135-10-057 Schematic Approval: April 24,2017
Limits: from Loop 288 to US 377
Environmental Clearance. June 29,2018
Length: 4.27 miles
Widen existing roadway from 4/6-lane to 6-
Description: lane divided with intersection ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2020
improvements
Construction Cost: $21,269,537 Utility Relocations Complete: September 2020
$20,616,014
CAT 2:$17,839,014
Funding: CAT 3(local): $95,000 100%Plans: January 2020
CAT 5:$665,000
CAT 11: $2,017,000
Engineering Firm: White Oak and TranSystems Let Date: June 4,2020
TxDOT Project Manager: Branden Barnett Construction Completio January 2024
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• Construction: Project was awarded to Ragle Construction, Inc. with a low bid of$21,269,536.66,
at 33.15% over the engineer's estimate. There are 800 working days and 39 months of barricades.
See attached TxDOT construction report.
• City Participation: TxDOT provided an AFA to the City of Denton for the 10-foot sidewalk
component. This AFA notes a fixed cost of$95,000.00 to be transferred to TxDOT and voids the
original agreement executed in September 2017. City council approved same on September 1,
2020. Denton County transmitted an ICA to the City of Denton for its $55,000.00 participation in
this fixed cost contribution. City council approved same on September 1, 2020. Denton County
approved ICA on September 15, 2020.
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: July 14, 2023
Report prepared by: Branden Barnett
Project: CM 2020 (806)
Control: 0135-10-057
Highway: US 377/US 380
Limits: From: Loop 288
To: US 377/US 380 Intersection
Contractor: Ragle Construction,Inc.
TxDOT Project manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791
Contractor's Project Manager: Nagesh Kumar
Contractor's Superintendent: Johnny Pererria
Date Work Began: January 15, 2021
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2024
Current Activities:
Current activities include: Constructing sidewalk between Riverside Drive and the Greenbelt.
Forming rail on westbound US 377. Constructing curb for median between Loop 288 and Trinity Road.
Narrative description of last month's activities: Placing steel and concrete for turn lanes at
Riverside Drive and Trinity Drive. Cleaning out culverts. Forming and placing pavement. Installing
concrete barrier from Geesling to Trinity Drive for median construction.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Phase II construction(westbound
construction: drainage, sidewalk, bridge rail removal, etc.). Replace existing bridge rail. Move project
into Phase III between Riverside Drive and Fishtrap Road.
Traffic issues: Various daily lane closures.
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Moved project into Phase III traffic pattern between Loop 288
and Trinity Road. Project is in Phase II traffic pattern,both eastbound and westbound from Trinity Road
to Fishtrap Road.
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Phase II from Trinity Road to Fishtrap
Road and pedestrian rail in Phase 1.
Other items of significance: Estimated completion date is in January 2024.
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CSJ: 2250-00-013(from I-35 to US 380) Schematic Approval: March 20,2020
2250-00-014 from US 380 to I-35W
Limits: From 1-35 to 1-35W
Environmental Clearance: September 28,2020
Length: 9.0 miles
Description: Construct frontage roads ROW December 2024
Estimated Construction $220,776,703
Cost: -013:$91,050,175 Utility Relocations Complete: April 2026
-014:$129,726,528
Funding: $3,000,000 CAT 3 100%Plans: I February 2024
$1,000,000 CAT 7
Firm&Key Contact: CP&Y,Tom Cochill&Jacob Roberts Ready to Let Date: I April 2026
TxDOT Project Manager: Gutema Gebriel Let Date: September 2028
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• ROW: For RCSJ 2250-02-023, there are 19 parcels
to acquire. There are: 7 parcels in ED and 14 parcels
in possession.
• For RCSJ 2250-02-024, there are 20 parcels to
acquire. There are: 15 parcels in ED and 5 parcels in
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culvert realignment, and driveway.
• CP&Y continued responding to 30% comments and •
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• CP&Y submitted plans adequate and revised
conceptual sequence of work and traffic control on a
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July 2023.
• CP&Y revised conceptual sequence of work and
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on May 23, 2023 and updated Utility Conflict Matrix. I
CP&Y drafted NORA letters.
• Construction: The northbound frontage road will be constructed first.
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CSJ: 2250-02-025;0135-10-066 Schematic Approval: July 2024
from IH-35 to US 380 east of Riverside
Limits: Drive
Environmental Clearance: July 2025
Length: 8 miles
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Project Description: grade separations and an improved ROW Acquisition Completion:
connector to US 380
Estimated Const.Cost: S656,537,820 Utility Relocations Completion:
Funding: * 100% Plans:
Firm&Key Contact: Westwood,Mark Schluter,Mark Zoellner Ready to Let Date:
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• Westwood has modified the schematic per the City of Denton request to terminate the existing
Bonnie Brae south of Loop 288 to US 77 and using retaining wall to minimize the ROW impacts
due to grade differences adjacent to the frontage roads.
• Westwood discussed access to the University of North Texas site adjacent to US 77 and the new
Bonnie Brae alignment.
• Environmental constraints map has been completed.
• Westwood is reviewing preliminary drainage report for submittal to TxDOT.
• Westwood continues to refine schematic and feasibility alignment.
• Westwood met with TxDOT's public involvement team on July 7, 2023,to discuss public meeting
materials and presentation for upcoming public meeting.
• Public meeting to be held on July 27, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Denton High School, 3001
Bronco Way, Denton, 76207. Public meeting and project materials will be available at
www.keepitmovingdallas.coM/2rojects/state-highways/SL288East.
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Limits: From US 77 to Loop 288 Environmental Clearance:
Length: 0.2 miles ROW Acquisition Complete:
Description: Extension of Bonnie Brae north of US 77 Utility Relocations Complete:
Est.Construction Cost: I 100%Plans:
Funding: Ready to Let Date:
Firm&Key Contact: Westwood,Mark Schluter,Mark Zoellner Let Date:
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• PS&E: The segment between US 77 and Loop 288 has been added to Loop 288 East contract
with Westwood.
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FCSJ: 1951-01-011 Schematic Re-approval: 01 October 13,2021
Limits: From Bonnie Brae to Masch Branch Road Environmental Approval: August 4,2020
Length: 2.096 miles Environmental Re-eval: March 15,2022
Description: Widen existing 2-lane rural section to a ROW Acquisition Complete: June 2023
six-lane divided urban roadway
Est.Construction Cost: $34,348,574 Utility Relocations Complete: June 2025
Funding: $500,000 CAT 7 100% Plans: May 2024
Firm&Key Contact: LTRA,Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: June 2025
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• ROW: There are 16 parcels for acquisition. There are: 1 parcel in ED and 15 parcels acquired.
• PS&E: LTRA is developing comment responses. Comment resolution meeting with TxDOT
held on July 12, 2023. LTRA is working toward development of 95%plans.
• KCS RR comments on Exhibit A submittal pending; KCS is hiring new consultant to review
Exhibit A's.
• Utilities: Utilities in conflict are: AT&T, Atmos, Charter/Spectrum, City of Denton
Water/Wastewater, DME, Frontier, Level 3, Oncor, Targa North Texas, and Verizon Business.
Utilities are currently in design, expected mid-to end of 2023.
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CSJ: 1059-01-047; 1059-02-002 V Schematic Approval: MMarch 20,2020
Limits: From I-35E to FM 156
Environmental Clearance: I August 26,2021
Length: 3.613 miles
Description: widen and realign to 4/6-lane divided ROW Acquisition Complete: August 2023
urban road
$88,018,110
Est.Construction Cost: -047: $46,590,134 Utility Relocations Complete: February 2025
-002: $41,427,976
Funding: * 100% Plans: March 2024
Firm&Key Contact: Halff Associates, Aimee Jones Ready to Let Date: February 2025
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• ROW: For RCSJ: 1059-01-048, there are 41 parcels to acquire. There are: 7 parcels in ED
and 34 parcels in possession. For RCSJ: 1059-02-003, there are 6 parcels to acquire. All
parcels are in possession.
• PS&E: Retaining wall and bridge geotechnical report is underway.
• Completed survey of boring locations.
• Halff submitted Exhibit A on May 16, 2023.
• Halff submitted revised 30%PS&E plan set on April 13, 2023. Halff received comments from
TxDOT on 30%plan set and began addressing review comments. Halff and TxDOT held 30%
comment resolution meeting.
• Halff has begun efforts on the 60%PS&E plan set.
• Ongoing coordination with City of Krum and Krum ISD.
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Outer Loop
CSJ: 0918-46-341 chematic Approval: December 2025
Limits: From I-35 to the DNT at the Denton Environmental Clearance: Summer 2026
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Length: 23 miles ROW Acquisition Complete:
Description: Construct a six-lane controlled access Utility Relocations Complete:
freeway with continuous frontage roads
Est.Construction Cost: $1,547,212,128 100% Plans:
Funding: Ready to Let Date:
Firm&Key Contact: LJA,Tony Kimmey Let Date:
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• Design: LJA continues developing preliminary route studies and refining high-risk constraint
analysis. LJA continues identifying planned developments and constraints within study area. LJA is
analyzing each route according to evaluation criteria and comparing future alternatives.
• LJA is coordinating with NCTCOG, TxDOT,USACE, and other agencies.
• Two public meetings were held: one on May 18, 2023, at the Aubrey Area Library, and the second on
May, 22, 2023, at the Denton Convention Center. LJA is gathering information and comments received
from the public. Comment period closed on June 22, 2023.
• LJA completed Operational and Safety Analysis-Existing Conditions Report.
• Utilities: LJA continues evaluating transmission level utilities within study area.
• Other: Project website is available: www.DentonCountyOuterLoop.com.
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• Quantities and typical sections for proposed rehabilitation have been prepared.
• TxDOT District approved pavement section. Plans have been prepared. City of Denton has
reviewed and approved.
• TxDOT is working on the 60%plan set; anticipate submittal of same in July 2023.
• TxDOT has submitted the turnback request memo to ROW Division and is working through
administration approval.
• City of Denton will need to approve a resolution to accompany memo. City of Denton to meet
with TxDOT to discuss process.
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Glossary of Acronyms
• AADT—Annual Average Daily Traffic
• AFA—Advanced Funding Agreement
• ARPA—Archeological Resources Protection Act
• CE—Categorical Exclusion(environmental clearance process for projects that do not involve significant
environmental impacts)
• CLOMR—(FEMA's)Conditional Letter of Map Revision
• Conformity—Federal requirement in nonattainment areas to conduct air quality analysis on projects,
programs, and policies identified in transportation plans,transportation improvement programs,
federally funded projects, or projects requiring federal approval
• CSJ—(TxDOT's)Control Section Job Number
• DCC—Design Concept Conference
• EA—Environmental Assessment
• ED—Eminent Domain
• EIS—Environmental Impact Statement
• EPIC—Enviromnental Permits, Issues,and Commitments
• ESAL—Equivalent Single Axle Load(TxDOT design calculation)
• FONSI—Finding of No Significant Impact
• IAJR—Interstate Access Justification Request
• ICA—Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
• IFP—Initial Financial Plan
• Let—Official date of receipt and opening of bids
• MAPO—Meeting with Affected Property Owners
• MPO—Metropolitan Planning Organization
• MTP—Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• NCTCOG—North Central Texas Council of Governments
• NEPA—National Enviromnental Policy Act
• NOPC—Notice of Proposed Construction
• NTTA—North Texas Toll Authority
• PBLR—Preliminary Bridge Layout Review
• PS&E—Plans Specifications and Estimate
• PUA—Possession and Use Agreement
• ROW—Right-of-Way
• RTC—Regional Transportation Council
• RTL—Ready to Let(date project is clear for construction but lacks funding for actual let)
• RTR—Regional Toll Revenue(funds resulting from certain toll/managed lane projects in DFW region)
• STBG—Surface Transportation Block Grant
• STIP—Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
• SUE—Subsurface Utility Engineering
• SW3P—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
• TCP—Traffic Control Plan
• TIA—Time Impact Analysis
• TPP—Transportation Planning and Programming
• TPWD—Texas Parks &Wildlife Department
• TTC—Texas Transportation Commission
• TxDOT—Texas Department of Transportation
• UIR—Utility Installation Request
• UTP—Unified Transportation Program
• VE—Value Engineering
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1 , Funding Categories
• CAT 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation
• CAT 2: Metro and Urban Area Corridor Projects
• CAT 3: Non-Traditionally Funded Transportation Projects
• CAT 4: Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects
• CAT 5: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
• CAT 6: Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation(Bridge)
• CAT 7: Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation
• CAT 8: Safety Projects
• CAT 9: Transportation Alternatives
• CAT 10: Supplemental Transportation Projects
• CAT 11: District Discretionary
• CAT 12: Strategic Priority
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The Grass Is Not Always Greener
From zoning reform to landscape conversions, sustainable growth begins locally.
By Michael Huling I Jul 01,20231 PM MAGAZINE -ARTICLE
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From shifting energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to redesigned
landscaping and water conservation, municipal governments continue to reshape the
future of our cities in response to climate change. Warmer weather, extended droughts,
severe wildfires, and loss of biodiversity are just a few of the implications to which we
must adapt if we are to preserve our way of life for posterity.
It may be tempting to think of such issues exclusively in environmental terms, but they
do intersect with an array of other concerns and priorities. For example, a proposal to
replace energy sources that emit carbon dioxide with windmills is clearly an
environmental matter. It also raises questions, however, about the relative inefficiency
and unpredictability of the windmill's energy production, the swaths of land that must be
sacrificed, the impact on local ecosystems, the source of the windmill materials and the
associated emissions, and so forth. Moreover, the placement and cost of the windmills
will have social and economic effects that may be salient to the local community. These
potential challenges don't necessarily mean that windmills are a bad idea, but that any
environmentally driven policy will have externalities—positive or negative—that must
also be considered.
The point here is that when we think about sustainability, we ought to do so in the
comprehensive sense of the word, which includes a sustainable culture, economy, and
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environment. Each of these priorities fundamentally shape our lives and our cities, while
also representing a continuity between generations. In thinking about sustainability
comprehensively, we turn our attention to a range of issues including zoning, housing,
transportation, parking, landscaping, building codes, and more. These are fundamentally
local matters that we have the capacity to determine as we see fit—and that will shape
our communities in the years to come. As our populations increase, we need more
housing, jobs, transportation, schools, water, and energy. Perhaps the central question
for cities with regard to sustainability is how can we mitigate our negative impact on the
environment while populations and economies continue to grow? In other words, how
can we achieve sustainable growth?
Urban Sprawl and Zoning Reform
If we stipulate that environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability are all important,
then we should look at policies that advance each of these. One of the most
consequential developments in American history has been the urban sprawl of the post-
war era, which has not only displaced countless communities with highways, but
alienated people from one another and from the things they value most. Urban sprawl,
most of which was imposed through top-down centralized planning without the consent
of local communities, has had perhaps the largest environmental impact of any policy
when you consider the way it has transformed housing, transportation, and
infrastructure.
As Roger Scruton notes, "American cities have decayed because vast tax-funded
resources have been available for the building of roads and housing projects, for the
purchase and demolition of otherwise habitable slums, for the horizontal spread of
infrastructure, and for the imposition of crazy zoning laws which ensure that where you
can buy things you cannot do things, and where you can do things you cannot live."
Every word of this is true, but the last part is crucial in that it captures the intersection
between environmental, cultural, and economic issues.
Local zoning laws all but require a lengthy commute to go nearly anywhere—work,
school, stores, places of worship, and anywhere else we traditionally identify with
ourselves and our community. By placing barriers between where we live, work, and
engage with our community, rigid zoning laws have served to maintain a dependence on
cars and have made it increasingly difficult to feel any kind of deep affection for one's
home. As Jane Jacobs understood, the success of cities is rooted in their diversity,
particularly the diversity of uses that allow people to find homes,jobs, and places that
align with their values. As residential and commercial uses are pushed farther apart, we
suffer in numerous ways. Increased transportation-based emissions harm our
environment, disconnection from places central to community erode our culture, and
rising costs of infrastructure to maintain the unnatural sprawl stifle our economy. To put
in bluntly, the segregation of uses through misguided zoning causes environmental
degradation, cultural amnesia, and economic instability.
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Zoning reform can counteract these consequences by restoring a harmony between
people and their activities. Why force housing to be built miles away from businesses,
schools, and churches when these are complementary? Much of the damage has been
done, but prioritizing higher-density housing in close proximity to these other places is
paramount for sustainable growth. Not every community can or should have the density
of New York City, but forcing people away from each other and their communities is
neither desirable nor sustainable.
Sustainable growth is only achievable if we become more efficient with our resources—
land, especially. By allowing people to live in places, rather than around them, we can
preserve our environment while strengthening our culture and economy. What may
sound like a transformation of how cities are zoned is really just a restoration of what we
have lost: a harmonious balance between the natural and built environment that is truly
sustainable.
Sustainability Case Study: Southern Nevada
While zoning reform is a solution applicable to nearly all cities, there are other policies
that have demonstrated success in sustainability. Southern Nevada, which is naturally an
extremely dry climate with very high temperatures in the summer, is a useful case study
for other cities and regions. The biggest environmental challenge in Southern Nevada is
water usage, as the region's population continues to grow while fresh water sources are
very limited. Southern Nevada is highly dependent on the Colorado River and Lake Mead
for fresh water, but declining water levels in these two bodies pose a major challenge in
the coming years. So, what has local leadership done in response to the water crisis? A
lot, actually.
In recent years, wastewater infrastructure redesigns have allowed much more water to
be recycled, treated, and filtered for reuse. Southern Nevada has become the gold
standard for water recycling, as one of the few places in the world that
recycles all indoor water on a community-wide scale. The result is that 99% of indoor
water is recycled, which is an astonishing feat. Regional collaboration resulted in a state
law (AB 356) prohibiting decorative grass in areas where it does not serve a recreational
or functional purpose. The bill also called for the Southern Nevada Water Authority
(SNWA) to develop a plan for the removal of such grass wherever feasible. The SNWA
has commenced an aggressive landscape conversion plan to replace grass with turf and
other landscaping that does not require intense water usage. The SNWA has also
created a detailed regional plant list to help developers identify which plants are most
suitable for the region's climate and ecosystems. These reforms will save an estimated
9.5 billion gallons of water annually, which is nearly 10% of Southern Nevada's water
supply. Incentives for property owners to remove grass have also been a part of this
strategy, which has included rebates for pool covers to reduce water evaporation.
The end result is that between 2002 and 2019, the region's population increased by
48%, while water use per person decreased by 52%.
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Southern Nevada has shown that cities in even the most extreme climates can still
achieve sustainable growth. Some of these solutions can certainly be replicated in other
places, such as the highly efficient water recycling infrastructure. Others, however, are
particular to the Southern Nevada region and may be unapplicable to most places. The
sustainability plans in coastal Southern California will necessarily differ from Southern
Nevada,just as they will from those in the Midwest or the South. The overlying goal of
sustainable growth may be the same, but the particular strategies, policies, and priorities
should reflect the people and the places from which they stem. Southern Nevada's
regional plant list won't be of much use to South Florida, after all. We can learn from and
collaborate with governments in regions across the country and around the world, but
the sustainability of our local communities is ultimately our responsibility.
Sustainable Growth Is Possible and Necessary
There are those who insist that we can't have sustainable growth—that we can't provide
more housing,jobs, and general prosperity because our finite resources will not allow us.
Fortunately, this notion has been disproven by the empirical data for decades. Ambitious
tree planting initiatives in Europe and Southeast Asia have allowed our planet to become
greener over the past 20 years, according to NASA satellite research. Carbon dioxide
emissions in the United States have fallen 17% from the 2007 peak, while our population
and economy have grown significantly. Since 2000, the Las Vegas Valley population has
increased by over 800,000 while total water usage has decreased by 23%. None of these
trends are by accident, as they are the result of prudential decision-making and an
understanding that conservation and progress are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they
are the twin pillars of sustainable growth.
We can "zoom out" to national and global policy areas such as tax reform, international
trade, climate accords, and the like, but these are largely intangible to the sustainability
efforts on the ground within our local communities. We have little control over what
happens at the national and international levels of policymaking, but we do have the
ability to shape our communities from within. When Jane Jacobs fought against the
"urban renewal" being imposed on her Greenwich Village neighborhood, her focus was
not on transformative global change or a grand vision that every nation must embrace,
but on preserving what she loved: her home. Advocates for conservation would do well
to embrace the unique affection that people have for their real, tangible community in a
way that they cannot for the abstract idea of "the planet'." Global climate initiatives
reliably fall victim to the collective action problem, while local sustainability can be
readily recognized as our problem. As Roger Scruton writes, "It is the love of home that
provides the most effective motive on which the environmental movement can call." It is
human nature to protect the people and the places that we cherish as ours, which is why
a localized approach to sustainability will be more effective and, well, sustainable.
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Sustainability is not merely a choice or an alternative, but an obligation to ensure that
the world—primarily understood at the level of the local community—that we pass on is
in as good of shape, if not better, than that which we inherited.
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member at the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership.
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Working Together
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From the Chair Dear Neighbors,
Thank you for reading Progress North Texas 2023.As chair of the
Regional Transportation Council, I find the publication of this
annual state of the region report refreshing because it focuses on
what has been accomplished and how the region's transportation
partners cooperate to build projects and plan for future endeavors.
This year's theme is Working Together to Improve Mobility.
,p he RTC collaborates with our local, state and federal partners to
l� deliver improvements to the transportation system that will keep
Collin County and the region moving.
As we continue to see transportation numbers return to
pre-pandemic figures, we must assess all aspects of the
transportation system to ensure it is adequately improving to meet
the needs of commuters. No matter if you walk, bike, drive, or take
public transportation to your destination, improving your travel
experience is the responsibility of many agencies.
In this report, you will read about the progress made and work that
remains in areas such as regional air quality, surface and air
transportation, and innovative technologies that could make the
system more reliable for the 8 million residents who call the
area home.
I would like to thank Enqi Wang from Plano East Senior High
School for contributing to this year's cover art.As a longtime
resident of Collin County and former Plano ISD school board
member, I am blown away by the talent of our young people. It
assures me that the future of the place I call home is in
great hands.
Gaining perspective from those who use the system daily will help
us ensure the right decisions are made. I encourage you to read
and analyze this report. Then, tell us what you think.As we
continue to improve the transportation infrastructure, public
participation is integral to the planning process and a
knowledgeable public is one of the greatest tools we have. Thank
you for reading. We look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Sincerely,
Duncan Webb
Chair, Regional Transportation Council
Commissioner, Collin County
Cover art by Enqi Wang
All graphics are from NCTCOG,
and all photos are from Getty
Images, unless otherwise indicated.
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Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, 6 Roadways
Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman,
Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Wise 8 Transit
11 Bicycle-Pedestrian
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Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, 14 Safety
Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, 16 Aviation
Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto,
Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, 18 Freight
Tarrant, Wise 20 Technology
22 Air Quality
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NCTCOG.org/OurRegion 27 2023 Art Contest Winner
North Texas Today
The Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to attract new INRIX, another company that collects and integrates
residents faster than many other regions of the country. traffic data in the US, indicated that the average
The 12-county metropolitan planning area has a Dallas-Fort Worth driver spends 56 hours a year in
population of 8 million. More people live in North Texas traffic. This puts the region No. 14 in the country. When
than in 38 individual US states. Employment in the considering population, Dallas-Fort Worth drivers fare
9,448-square-mile metropolitan area stands at better than their counterparts in many metro areas,
5.7 million and growing. By 2045, the population is including Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and Miami.
expected to surpass 11 million, and the workforce is
forecast to be 8 million strong. This kind of growth Traffic Counts
requires close attention to be paid to the transportation Data at the region's permanent reporting stations
system, as planners and policymakers work together to shows that traffic continued its rebound from the
keep people moving. The North Central Texas Council pandemic in 2022. For most of the year, traffic
of Governments coordinates with its partners on volumes were slightly below the pre-pandemic levels.
projects to increase roadway capacity, while also By the fall and early winter, volumes were consistently
maintaining the existing infrastructure to ensure the 1-2% above the pre-pandemic baseline. Speeds also
vehicles on the roadways can move safely and reliably. showed a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
Congestion Reliability
Two companies collecting traffic data paint a positive Reliability refers to the predictability and consistency of
picture of how the region is dealing with its increasing congestion and travel times. Reliability can be
population. TomTom placed the region No. 33 in the negatively impacted by weather, crashes, special
country in its index of traffic congestion, based on the events, roadway geometry and other unpredictable
amount of time it takes to travel 10 kilometers. factors. It can be improved by asset optimization, ITS
Although there was a slight decline in reliability infrastructure, safety patrols and provision of alternate
compared to 2021, the change was only a few routes. Reliable commutes are easier to plan for and
seconds. Seattle, by contrast, saw an increase lessen the economic impact of congestion. In 2021,
in this metric of nearly a minute, despite its 78.9% of travel on interstates and 86.1% of travel on
smaller population. non-interstate major roadways in the region met
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federal thresholds for reliability. These figures were starting in March and were 10% above the baseline in
also within regional targets.Additionally, the average December. Transactions on these managed lanes
traveler spent 11.4 hours in excessive delay conditions were higher than before the pandemic for the first time,
in 2021, down from roughly 14 hours before the further demonstrating a return of traffic. Data from the
pandemic and significantly below the regional North Texas Tollway Authority paints a similar picture,
target. For more information on federal performance with transactions higher than the pre-pandemic
measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed. baseline much of the year.
Managed Lanes Data With the roadway system returning to its historical
norms in 2022, a combination of investment and
Monthly transactions on the region's toll roads and collaboration among agencies will help North Texas
managed lanes showed consistent growth for most of continue to meet the needs of residents and
the year. For example, transactions on the Interstate businesses.
Highway 35E TEXpress managed lanes were up
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Roadways
To accommodate the growth of Dallas-Fort Worth, an Federal Performance Measures
efficient roadway system is needed, whether the
destination is close or another part of the state or NCTCOG monitors the condition of pavement and
nation. The North Central Texas Council of bridges along the region's 12,000 lane-miles of NHS
Governments works with transportation partners at all interstate and non-interstate roadways as part of its
levels of government to maintain the current system federal performance measure activities. These
and expand it where necessary. activities include either the adoption of unique regional
pavement and bridge condition targets or a decision to
Pavement and Bridge Conditions affirm and support statewide targets for these
measures. In summer 2023, the RTC will vote to either
Sometimes, the partnerships are nontraditional, as is affirm TxDOT's newly adopted statewide pavement
the case with the effort to improve bridges. NCTCOG is and bridge condition targets or establish its own
collaborating with the University of Texas at Arlington regional targets. Policymakers continue to track and
through the University Partnership Program to develop report the condition of the region's pavement and
and identify optimized bridge treatments to improve bridges as data is available. For more on the federal
bridge conditions and help them last longer. performance measures being collected, visit
There are multiple opportunities through the Bipartisan www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
Infrastructure Law for which NCTCOG is working Major Transportation Investments
with partners to obtain new funding for critical projects.
Additionally, NCTCOG and local governments are Major infrastructure improvements in Dallas-Fort Worth
coordinating to address National Highway System moved forward in 2022, with approximately
(NHS) arterial streets not part of TxDOT's on-system $2.8 billion in transportation projects going to
roadways, to ensure they are similarly improved. construction. In Kaufman County, a project on US
Highway 80 from Lawson Road to FM 460 will result in
the widening of the highway's main lanes and frontage
roads. The project is expected to provide congestion
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relief for those traveling between Dallas County and Mobility 2045
Kaufman County. In the western part of the region,
work began on the Southeast Connector project in 2022 was productive for transportation planning in
southeast Tarrant County. This 16-mile-long project North Texas. NCTCOG published Mobility 2045: 2022
along IH 20, US 287 and IH 820 will provide numerous Update, a $148.2 billion comprehensive update of
benefits, including enhancements to safety, trade and the region's long-range metropolitan transportation
overall efficiency. The project will include freeway, plan. This mobility plan includes new asset
interchange and frontage road improvements, as well optimization and roadway recommendations to
as enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities. meet the needs of the growing region. Currently, North
Texans travel almost 100 million miles a day. This
The Regional Transportation Council continued to fund number is expected to increase by 42% by 2045.
projects across all modes in 2022, including $167
million of total funding for an extension of Trinity One component of the Mobility 2045 Update is the
Metro's TEXRail commuter line from the Fort Worth financial plan, This plan lays out the projected taxes
Central Station to the Fort Worth Medical District. and federal funds, as well as expected expenditures on
Additionally, the RTC programmed $882 million to transportation projects. The chart at the top of this
major infrastructure projects in the region during page shows the sources of revenue through 2045.
TxDOT's Unified Transportation Program process. The mobility plan also includes a demographic forecast
Congestion Management Process and update. This information is central to the
development of the plan; knowing where and how the
Although major capital investments are needed to region will grow informs which projects need to be
meet the growing travel demand, the Congestion implemented. Strong growth is forecast across the
Management Process develops lower-cost strategies region by 2045, with Denton and Collin counties
that complement major capital recommendations. The leading the way on a percentage basis (2.12%).
result is a more efficient and effective transportation Tarrant County is projected to add the most residents
system, increased mobility, safer travel and reduced (1 million), with Dallas County following closely behind
vehicle emissions to improve air quality. For more (900,000), according to demographic projections in
information, visit www.nctcog.org/cmp. Mobility 2045.
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Transit
How and where North Texans need to travel is region's major transit agencies. In 2022, the vanpool
changing. In coordination with local governments and program saved commuters more than 370,000 trips
transportation providers, the North Central Texas and 16 million miles. The program also boosted air
Council of Governments collaborates on public quality with the reduction of 12 million pounds of
transportation planning, funding and operations. carbon dioxide emissions. For more information, visit
Together with regional transportation partners, www.nctcog.org/vanpool.
NCTCOG identifies opportunities to enhance services
and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Transit Studies
current public transportation system. NCTCOG worked with partners in the region in 2022
Transit Ridership on two transit planning studies. One focused on
developing a comprehensive approach to planning and
Ridership performance in 2022 showed continued implementing transit in Denton County, the other for
improvement across all transit modes operated in the eastern Dallas, Kaufman and Rockwall counties
region. While transit has been slower to rebound than outside transit authority service areas.
other modes of transportation, NCTCOG continues
helping Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Denton County Each study seeks to examine transit needs and
Transportation Authority and Trinity Metro welcome demand in the study areas and identify opportunities to
riders back. Data suggests it is working. The region's expand and improve service. Following analysis and
three major transit authorities combined provided stakeholder input, recommendations will be developed
nearly 50 million rides to customers in 2022, a 14% for each study area. For more information, visit
increase over 2021. For more information, visit www.nctcog.org/transitstudies.
www.nctcog.org/transittrends. Additionally, NCTCOG is working on the Intermodal
Vanpool Program Transportation Hubs for Colleges and Universities
Study. This study will develop a comprehensive guide
The North Central Texas Regional Vanpool Program for planning and strategic implementation of mobility
provides access to employment for workers whose hubs at campuses around the region. For more
commutes are not served by public transit or other information, visit www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/transit-
sustainable transportation options. In 2022, there were management-and-planning.
more than 250 active vanpools managed by two of the
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previous year.
Access North Texas Village and Lewisville/Castle Hills. GoLink covers
32 DART zones across cities in Dallas and
Access North Texas is the Regional Public Collin counties.
Transportation Coordination Plan for the 16-county
region.Approved by the Regional Transportation Additionally, the cities of Arlington and Grand Prairie
Council in 2022, this plan meets federal and state offer microtransit through the VIA rideshare service,
requirements for transit coordination in the region and and STAR Transit's STARNow operates across select
identifies public transportation needs of individuals and cities in Dallas and Kaufman counties.
others with transportation-related challenges. Updated Federal Performance Measures
every four years, this plan includes regional goals and
strategies to address needs and challenges, eliminate As important as it is for the region's public
gaps in service, and avoid duplication of transit transportation agencies to offer a variety of service
services. To read the plan, visit options, they must maintain a good safety record. The
www.accessnorthtexas.org. region's transit providers and NCTCOG collaborate to
Microtransit set and monitor targets for fatalities, injuries, safety
events and system reliability, as part of the
Microtransit provides a way to introduce services in responsibility to report federal performance measures.
new places, including lower-density areas. Passengers For example, the number of safety events reported in
using this on-demand form of transportation contact fiscal year 2021 showed performance exceeded
the provider directly by calling or through an app to established targets. There were 137 events, far below
schedule. Trinity Metro's ZipZone serves riders in the the target of 490. The goal is to realize a 5%
Mercantile, Southeast, Southside and South Tarrant improvement over the regional baseline average
zones. DCTA operates GoZone in Denton, Highland performance by fiscal year 2025. The fatality goal is
zero, however, in line with the RTC's safety position.
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acknowledges the larger agencies may have operating
Federal legislation also requires NCTCOG to set advantages, including a greater ability to procure and
regional transit asset management targets and maintain vehicles. These targets are compared with
evaluate the performance of transit assets to ensure regional performance data from fiscal year 2021 in the
public transportation vehicles, rail lines and other table above. For more information on the safety and
capital assets are in a state of good repair. Updated transit asset management federal performance
targets were set in coordination with transit agencies measures being collected, visit
and adopted by the RTC in September 2022. Separate www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
targets were established for the region's three large
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Bicycle-Pedestrian
DFW Discovery Trail Cotton Belt Regional Trail Corridor
Active transportation planning provides many The Cotton Belt Regional Trail Corridor is another
opportunities for collaboration among regional example of a project involving multiple cities. In 2022
partners. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a growing and early 2023, the Regional Transportation Council
network of on-and off-street trails that connect people awarded more than $44 million for construction of
to work, school and entertainment options. Many various sections of the trail in conjunction with the
currently exist. Others are nearing completion. One DART Silver Line commuter rail project.
example is the regional trail that will take users from
Fort Worth to Dallas, allowing them to experience the When complete, the 57-mile regional trail will wind
natural beauty of Arlington, Grand Prairie and Irving through 14 cities, predominantly following the Trinity
along the way. Metro TEXRail and DART Silver Line rail corridors from
downtown Fort Worth to Plano. It will provide bicycle
This project has enjoyed broad support for many and pedestrian access to 15 rail stations, DFW
years, including among the cities' mayors, who a Airport and several transit-oriented developments.
decade ago committed to find the funding to
complete the corridor. Now, the finish line is in sight,
with completion anticipated by 2024. It just needed a Cotton Belt Regional Trail
unifying name. That came in 2022, when the North
Central Texas Council of Governments rebranded the Stage Miles
corridor with the help of residents, who chose DFW
Discovery Trail to tie the 60-plus mile corridor together. Complete 20.5
Over 50 miles of the trail are open. The trail is Funded (engineering, design
envisioned as a regional, state and national attraction and/or construction) 21.5
for recreation, tourism and large events. For more Needs funding for construction 14.8
information on the branding project, visit
www.nctcog.org/dfwdiscoverytrall.
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Note:Baseline is March 2019-February 2020;No adjustments for weather were applied.
Trail Counts and Mode Share information on existing facilities in communities across
the region, available at www.nctcog.org/veloweb.
Walking and bicycling on trails in the region remained
popular in 2022. Trail usage was consistently higher Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
than before the pandemic. Trails in the region
registered a 32% increase in usage over pre-pandemic The RTC approved $55 million in federal funding for
levels in March 2022, with a peak increase of 36% in construction of 13 active transportation projects in
April.After declining for much of the summer due to Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties in
excessive heat, trail use was back up by the fall. December 2022. The local entities agreed to contribute
a total of$8 million toward the projects, bringing the
Trails can be used for recreation or commuting. In investment in the region's bicycle and pedestrian
2021, 1.1% of commuters in the region walked to work, infrastructure to $63 million as part of the 2022
while 0.1% rode a bicycle. These and other non-single Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Call
occupant vehicle modes have been steadily increasing for Projects.
their share of commutes in the region and are
expected to continue to do so in the future as more Approximately$3 million was awarded to Safe Routes
investments are made in bicycle-pedestrian to School sidewalk projects in Fort Worth (A.V. Cato
infrastructure. For more information on federal and A.M. Pate Elementary schools) and North
performance measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed. Richland Hills (Smithfield Middle School). These
projects will facilitate safe travel for students
To help residents identify where to access the region's accessing schools in disadvantaged communities.
trails, NCTCOG maintains an interactive map tool with For more on this call for projects, visit
www.nctcog.org/2022_TACFP.
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RAISE Grant Award analysis and added resources to monitor annual
roadway improvements and measure their
In coordination with the City of Dallas and DART, effectiveness.
NCTCOG secured a $25 million federal RAISE grant to
improve bicycle and pedestrian access to DART Blue Furthermore, to increase awareness for multimodal
Line stations and area bus stops in East Oak Cliff. transportation safety, in November the RTC approved
When complete, the project will feature 30 miles of a resolution supporting Complete Streets principles.
new sidewalks and the repair of deteriorated This is a comprehensive approach to planning,
sidewalks, along with installation of accessible curb design, construction, operation and maintenance of
ramps and crosswalks as needed.A 1.5-mile segment transportation systems. NCTCOG will collaborate with
of the Cedar Crest Trail between Illinois Avenue and local agencies as they seek to develop local policies,
Morrell Station is also included. resolutions and methodologies related to Complete
Streets performance management. For more
The goal of this project is to improve walking and information on active transportation programs, visit
bicycling conditions and to support transit use in www.nctcog.org/bikeped.
this corridor. Many of the sidewalk and bicycle
improvements, cost estimates and planning used to Walk to School Day
develop the grant application were prepared in the
DART Red & Blue Lines Corridor TOD Study NCTCOG supports local schools in the region by
completed by NCTCOG. celebrating Walk to School Day. This is an annual
event encouraging students, their families, school staff
Pedestrian Safety and Complete Streets and the community to find an active way to get to
school at least one morning. Walk to School Day 2023
NCTCOG coordinated with local and federal partners will be October 4.
on initiatives to improve multimodal access to
transportation infrastructure and to increase pedestrian NCTCOG helped 20 schools in their celebrations of
safety across the region in 2022. Roadway safety Walk to School Day for 2022 with raffle entries for four
audits were conducted in Fort Worth and Richardson. bicycles. Nearly 1,000 entries were received from
The safety audits helped identify changes that can be participating students for the bicycles. Some schools
implemented to improve safety for all users of those celebrated with on campus "greeting events"with
roadways. special prizes and guests when students arrived at
school, and others with "remote walking events"where
Additionally, in August 2022 the RTC approved an students, families and school staff gathered in a public
update to the regional Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, meeting spot to walk to school together. For more
which highlights the corridors with the highest rates of information on Walk to School Day, visit
crashes involving pedestrians and motor vehicles. www.nctcog.org/WalkToSchool.
The PSAP update included an environmental justice
NCTCOG supported 20 schools
in the celebration OW
Safety
Roadway safety was brought into sharp focus during Safety Training
the initial months of the pandemic, when 30% fewer
vehicles on the roads allowed motorists to speed NCTCOG continues efforts to improve roadways safety
excessively. This resulted in many of the crashes by offering Traffic Incident Management training to
that occurred being more serious.As traffic speeds local police and fire departments, wrecker operators,
and congestion returned to pre-pandemic levels in EMTs and courtesy patrol agencies. These agencies
2022, safety remained a significant regional and work in partnership when responding to crashes to
statewide concern. enhance safety and clear crashes more quickly. This
also helps reduce upstream traffic collisions.As of
Crash Data January 2023, more than 3,500 emergency responders
from 137 cities and counties throughout the region
In 2022, the 12-county Dallas-Fort Worth area have completed the TIM training offered by NCTCOG.
experienced 125,530 crashes. There were 800 crashes
that resulted in at least one fatality. Efficient clearing of Safety Funding
roadway incidents is safer for first responders and the
motorists themselves. Speeding continues to be the NCTCOG and the RTC are relying on partnerships
top cause of serious injuries and fatalities on the close to home and across the state to reduce serious
roadways, and according to data, seatbelts were not incidents on the roads. The RTC approved a $50
worn in approximately a quarter of those incidents. million safety program for the region in 2022 geared
These numbers reflect the importance of training for toward improvements intended to make traveling
agencies and first responders responsible for across the region safer for drivers, bicyclists and
managing and clearing traffic incidents on North pedestrians. Half of the $50 million approved for the
Texas roadways. program will be allocated to roadway operations,
engineering and intercity connections.
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Approximately$9 million will be used to help local roadway and lane departures, occupant protection
communities enforce speed limits and educate the (seatbelts) and motorcycles. The plan also identifies
public about the importance of observing proper roadways with the highest fatal and serious injury
speeds. The program will allocate $10 million for crash history and scores those segments as
bicycle pedestrian engineering and another$2 million candidates for engineering upgrades or other safety
for bicycle-pedestrian education.An additional $4 countermeasures. The regional Roadway Safety
million is reserved for other programs. NCTCOG Plan will serve as a guide for the implementation of
also collaborated with the Texas Department of future safety projects and programs in North Texas.
Transportation on the#EndTheStreakTX campaign.
Every day since November 7, 2000, at least one Mobility Assistance
person has died on Texas roadways. Mobility assistance patrols helped over 130,000
TxDOT is working with NCTCOG and the other 22 motorists in 2022 with their disabled vehicles or
Metropolitan Planning Organizations across the state provided protection to motorists or first responders on
to enhance safety. TxDOT and the state's MPOs are highways throughout North Texas. The Dallas and
collaborating on a statewide safety task force to Tarrant County Sheriff's Offices manage the program
develop solutions to help reduce serious and fatal along interstate corridors in Collin, Dallas, Denton and
crashes. TxDOT and regions across the state are Tarrant counties. The North Texas Tollway Authority
working to meet a goal set by the Texas Transportation and private operators of LBJ Express and North
Commission to reduce the number of deaths on Texas Tarrant Express assist motorists on their roadways.
roadways by 50% by 2035 and to zero by 2050. The Dallas County assisted the most stranded motorists
RTC has a policy statement saying that"even one in 2022 (54,000), while NTTA responded to
death on the transportation system is unacceptable." 49,000 people.
Safety Plan Federal Performance Measures
The regional Roadway Safety Plan is the first NCTCOG is federally required to track data on
region-wide proposal to eliminate all fatal crashes on fatalities and serious injuries to help make the roads
North Texas roadways by 2050. The plan includes safer for all users. The latest available information is in
regional safety analyses to identify which crash types the chart below. NCTCOG will continue to work with its
produce the most fatalities and serious injuries. It then local, state and federal partners on projects, programs
recommends countermeasures to prevent crashes and policies to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians
and reduce the severity of those that occur. Eight and cyclists and ultimately meet the federal safety
emphasis areas were identified as part of the plan: targets. For more information on federal performance
speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
intersection safety, bicycle and pedestrian safety,
Safety Performance Measures
2021 Actual
Performance 2021 Targets Performance
Fatalities 572.4 614.2 Safety targets are becoming more
Fatality Rate 0.762 0.814 stringent as the state moves toward
its goal of a transportation system
Serious Injuries 3,375 3,647 with zero fatalities by 2050.
Serious Injury Rate 4.485 4.843 Continued coordination across
all levels of government will
Non-Motorized Fatalities ensure North Texas has the
and Serious Injuries 592 617 projects,programs and policies to
make the roads safer for all users.
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Aviation
As the home to two of the nation's largest airlines, Airport Funding
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the busiest centers of
aviation in the United States. Commercial aviation, Smaller airports across the region and state also play a
perhaps the most visible of aviation sectors in Dallas- significant role in moving people and goods in North
Fort Worth, continued its recovery from the pandemic Texas and beyond. The Texas Department of
in 2022. For the first time since the COVID shutdowns Transportation is authorized to award federal and state
that led to a 90% drop in air travel, Dallas Fort Worth funding for capital improvement projects to preserve
International Airport and Dallas Love Field reported and improve the state's general aviation system. In
more passengers than before the pandemic for the 2022, seven airports and four cities shared
majority of the year. In September, for example, the $13.8 million, with $5.4 million going to Denton
two commercial airports welcomed 4% more Enterprise Airport for pavement improvements. The
passengers than before the pandemic. By contrast, other facilities receiving funding were Bridgeport
enplanements were down 12% in September 2021. Municipal, Caddo Mills Municipal, Dallas Executive,
This helped DFW Airport hold the title of the world's Fort Worth Spinks, Lancaster Municipal and McKinney
second-busiest commercial airport, with 73.4 million National.Additionally, the cities of Mesquite,
passengers passing through in 2022, according to Midlothian, Waxahachie and Mineral Wells have
Airports Council International. receive funding for planning studies.
Daily Flights
Overall, daily flights at DFW Airport showed a slight
increase, from 1,786 in 2021 to 1,799 in 2022. Dallas
Love Field's daily flights grew 9%, from 578 in 2021 to Daily Flights
631 in 2022. Operations were still below 2019 but are DFW Airport
forecast to continue improving as the region 1,799
recovers. Together, the two commercial airports can
operate more than 5,100 flights per day. Love Field
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DFW Airport experienced a decline in air cargo about drones, whether they have been using this
shipments in 2022, following a global industry trend technology for a while or they are learning how to fly
influenced by several factors, including supply-chain their drones. The Know Before You Fly Your Drone
interruptions. However, at over 900,000 tons, air cargo workshops have been posted at
activity at DFW Airport remained above 2020 levels. In www.youtube.com/nctcogtrans.
addition,Alliance Airport experienced a slight increase,
ending 2022 with 412,000 tons shipped. NASA Agreement
Drone Workshops NCTCOG's collaboration with NASA continues after
signing a second agreement with the National
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity Aeronautics and Space Administration in October
of uncrewed aircraft systems, commonly called drones. 2022. This project will allow NCTCOG, NASA and
Their introduction into the commercial market has other stakeholders to work together on potential uses
given many people the opportunity to take up a new of advanced air mobility technology to benefit the
hobby or career. What was once a technology region. NCTCOG and NASA first agreed to work
reserved mainly for the military is now used by many together in 2021 to study the potential of drone
businesses and governments to help with everything technology and integrate it into future transportation
from selling real estate to enhancing crash plans. The two entities can now continue their
investigations. The Federal Aviation Administration relationship by building on the progress of the initial
projects a significant growth in the need for drone agreement.Among the potential use cases that will be
pilots, with 350,000 necessary by next year. These explored as part of this second agreement are
drone operators must be aware of the latest industry autonomous response aircraft for 911 and medical
developments, including best practices and where to eVTOL(electric vertical takeoff and landing)vehicles
fly their aircraft safely. The North Central Texas Council for World Cup 2026, as North Texas has been named a
of Governments' UAS Safety and Integration Task host site for the international soccer tournament.
Force organized and hosted a series of monthly virtual
workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21
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Freight
Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the most extensive truck traffic away from schools, public places and res-
ground and air transportation networks in the world. idential areas, as noise and emissions can be a nui-
This network and its location facilitate the efficient sance. Truck routes help create an efficient flow of
movement, transfer and distribution of goods to goods which is critical to the economic well-being of
consumers and businesses across the state and the region.
around the world. In 2022, the region accounted for
30% of Texas' gross domestic product.An efficient Freight North Texas
freight industry is essential to the continued health of Freight North Texas is the regional freight system plan.
the region. It describes the purpose, objectives and activities of
Trucks are an integral part of the supply chain, moving the Freight Planning Program at NCTCOG.
goods along the 2,700 miles of roadways designated Additionally, Freight North Texas identifies critical
as truck and commercial delivery routes in the region. freight infrastructure and economic connectivity,
These designated truck routes complement the proposes freight infrastructure development best
National Highway Freight Network and the Texas practices and sets a direction for future planning
Highway Freight Network, which connect the region to efforts. The plan examines key regional freight
major population centers, ports, logistics hubs and infrastructure and planning initiatives before offering
freight-oriented developments, as well as international policy, programming and project recommendations that
and domestic markets. could help further improve the movement of freight.
For more information, visit https://nctcog.org/trans/
Regional Truck Route Study plan/freight/Regional-Freight-System.
The Regional Truck Route Study was conducted to Freight Safety
determine regional concerns that affect the mobility of
truck freight and the connectivity of designated truck A strong emphasis on safety is essential for freight to
routes in the region. The study defines and identifies continue to be moved reliably. NCTCOG plans to
patterns of concern. These concerns include launch the Safe Driving Campaign in summer 2023.
intra-municipality connectivity, municipality-to- The goal of the campaign is to reduce freight-related
municipality connectivity, municipalities without truck accidents and inform the public about safe-driving
routes and city ordinance verbiage issues practices near large commercial motor vehicles. The
throughout the region. The study also developed campaign will use social media and other educational
recommendations to address regional truck route tools to encourage drivers to think more about safety
concerns. These dedicated routes are intended to on the roadways and at railroad crossings.
create safer roadways. This includes a way to direct
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regardless of speed.As such, TTTR is a way of
Operation Lifesaver and NCTCOG plan to collaborate expressing the level of consistency in travel times
again for the 2023 Railroad Crossing Safety for truckers.
Campaign. This campaign aims to reduce railroad
crossing accidents and inform the public about safe Factors that affect TTTR are largely unpredictable.
crossing practices. The region has seen a steady Weather, for example, has a significant impact on how
decline in the number of at-grade crossing incidents long a trip will take due to slower speeds and
over the past two decades, thanks to a combination of potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, road
educational efforts and infrastructure enhancements. construction and special events temporarily diminish
Last year, there were 36 at-grade crossing incidents, reliability of certain roads, making travel times slower
representing an increase over 2021, but 31 fewer than for trucks if no alternate routes are available. Recurring
in 2000. delays, or delays that occur regularly, at predictable
times, can affect TTTR over long periods of time.As
The Freight Safety Initiative promotes at-grade congestion has a more profound impact on regional
rail-crossing safety to help reduce the number of travel, the variability in travel times naturally increases.
incidents at the region's over 2,900 at-grade crossings.
NCTCOG will continue working with its partners to In North Texas, TTTR has been slowly worsening since
enhance the safety and efficiency of the entire 2018. Despite a reprieve from this trend in 2020 and
freight network. 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TTTR in North
Texas increased to 1.95 in 2022. For more information,
Truck Travel Time Reliability visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
In the freight and logistics industry, on-time NCTCOG is pursuing various methods to improve
performance is crucial for business success and the TTTR. Planners are examining truck bottlenecks
efficiency of the freight network. The federal in the region, identifying opportunities to improve
government uses Truck Travel Time Reliability to infrastructure and deploying technological
evaluate the level of predictability in travel times for enhancements to existing infrastructure (such as
trucks along interstate highways. It is expressed as traffic signals)that improve first- and last-mile
1.00 or higher, with 1.00 being perfect reliability. If connections for commercial vehicles.
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Technology
Dallas-Fort Worth is known for its embrace of use of the HOV lanes by expanding the definition of
innovative approaches to meet transportation HOV to include alternative fuel and electric vehicles.
challenges. Sometimes, that entails using technology Vehicles qualifying as HOVs could use the
to make the existing infrastructure work more reconfigured lanes all day, every day.All other vehicles
efficiently. Other challenges call for policies could use the lanes 22 hours per weekday and all day
or a vision for the future. on weekends. This project is expected to move forward
in 2023.
GoCarma
With increasing freeway volumes, sharing a ride is an Automated Vehicle Program 2.1
alternative for many North Texans to get to work or The Automated Vehicle 2.1 planning project provides
important appointments. Those who choose to share a agencies with guidance on emerging transportation
ride with co-workers, family or friends can save 50% technologies and their impacts.
on peak-period tolls on TEXpress Lanes across Dallas-
Fort Worth with the FREE GoCarma app. In 2022, As part of AV2.1, completed in 2022, NCTCOG worked
almost 9,000 new users signed up for GoCarma. Users with a consultant to assess current needs, analyze the
recorded approximately 1.25 million TEXpress Lane market and develop scenarios to help prepare North
transactions, an increase of 25% over 2021. For more Texas for vehicle automation and a range of other
information, visit www.gocarma.com/dfw. transportation innovations.
US Highway 75 Assisted by extensive public outreach, the project team
developed guidance for local cities, counties and
Planners and policymakers have worked extensively agencies to plan for the effects of emerging
with local, state and federal partners regarding transportation technologies. The results will assist
improvements to US Highway 75. Currently, the North Texas governments as they apply for federal,
high-occupancy vehicle lanes are underutilized, but the state and local funds to deploy automated vehicles or
pylons cannot simply be removed because of the way related mobility technologies.
the lanes were funded. Since funding reserved for air For details on AV2.1, including best practices and a
quality improvements was used to build the original tool kit for initiating AV deployments in the region, visit
HOV lanes, there must be an environmental www.connectntxfutures.org.
component to the solution. The Regional
Transportation Council has approved a plan for a new
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Phase 2 of the DFW High-Speed Transportation Study is underway. NCTCOG is working to bring high-speed rail service to
the Dallas-Fort Worth area and other parts of the state.
Automated Trucking Through CERTT, partnerships with the public sector
can be created to make adoption of innovative
Vehicle automation is already making its presence felt technologies easier. Likewise, CERTT helps local
in Dallas-Fort Worth. The region has attracted a governments by offering the opportunity to solve
number of automated trucking company hubs, with transportation needs in their communities.
three located near the Southern Dallas Intermodal Port
and three in and around the Alliance Global Logistics High-Speed Rail
Hub in Fort Worth.AV freight service operates daily on
the region's roadways, such as IH 45 to Houston, IH 35 NCTCOG continues work on the Dallas-Fort Worth
to Oklahoma City and IH 20 to El Paso and Atlanta. High-Speed Transportation Connections Study to
analyze the opportunities to implement a high-speed
NCTCOG is involved in projects to optimize freight corridor between Fort Worth and Dallas. Phase 2
vehicles on local roadways. One such project is the of the study is underway and includes preliminary
vehicle-to-cloud freight optimization project, which engineering designs, environmental documentation,
aims to help freight vehicles travel efficiently. operating and maintenance plans, ridership estimates,
Additionally, NCTCOG is working to enhance the an implementation plan, and a financial plan for
quality of work zone-related information through the the corridor.
Work Zone Data Exchange project, which will benefit
both automated and human drivers. In fall 2023, NCTCOG is expected to formally initiate
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)
NCTCOG is also pushing for better broadband access documentation process following completion of
as a tool to manage travel demand and free up conceptual engineering for the corridor. The NEPA
highway space for freight vehicles. By staying at the analysis and documentation effort is expected to last
forefront of AV technology development, NCTCOG is 12 months. The Federal Transit Administration will
helping position the region as an industry leader. lead the NEPA process with an environmental
assessment anticipated. This will determine if
Transportation Certification additional studies are needed before the project
Sometimes, innovators have good ideas but need help can move forward.
with their implementation. The RTC approved a new This study and the Dallas to Houston high-speed rail
program in May 2022 for evaluating innovative corridor were consolidated for a recent Federal
transportation technologies that can help meet the Railroad Administration grant. The goal is to advance
pressing transportation needs in the 12-county Dallas- both projects as a single Fort Worth to Houston
Fort Worth area. Certification of Emerging and Reliable High-Speed Rail corridor, ensuring a "one-seat" ride for
Transportation Technology, or CERTT, seeks to build passengers.
on the region's success as a leader in technology
advancement and to integrate the development,
testing, certification and deployment of new modes
of travel.
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Air Quality
North Texas' ozone status was reclassified in October allows new and modified transportation projects
2022 after the region failed to reach attainment for both to proceed.
the 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality
Standards by the previous year. Ten North Texas A conformity analysis estimates precursors to ozone—
counties (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds
Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise) are now (VOCs)—emissions resulting from the region's
in severe nonattainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone multimodal transportation system. The analysis must
standard (75 parts per billion). They face a deadline demonstrate that the emissions totals for the
of July 2027, with data from 2026 being used to nonattainment area comply with the emissions
determine attainment. Nine of these counties ceiling established in the State Implementation Plan.
(excluding Rockwall County) are now classified as Mobile Sources
moderate nonattainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone
NAAQS (70 ppb). They face an attainment deadline of Light-duty vehicles produce 27% of on-road NOx
August 2024, with data from 2023 being used to emissions, and heavy-duty vehicles account for
determine compliance. The region continues to strive approximately 67% of these emissions. NCTCOG
for compliance with both the 2008 and 2015 ozone closely monitors NOx and VOCs—which interact to
standards. form ground-level ozone—as part of its commitment to
Transportation Conformity track federal performance measures. Levels of NOx
and VOCs have declined with the implementation of
In December 2022, the US Department of new projects such as bicycle-pedestrian trails and
Transportation granted a successful transportation intersection and regional traffic signal timing
conformity determination for Mobility 2045: 2022 improvement efforts. NCTCOG partners with other
Update, the region's long-range plan, and the entities in the region to identify additional projects to
2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program. continue this progress. For more information on the
This action is necessary for nonattainment areas and federal performance measures collected, visit
www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Growth Just as passenger vehicles require charging
infrastructure to support EV adoption, the
One way to help the region reach attainment is through medium- and heavy-duty sectors need infrastructure to
the adoption of alternative fuel and electric vehicles, transition to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV).
which emit lower rates of ozone-forming pollutants To support transition of these sectors, NCTCOG
than traditional vehicles. Residents and fleets published the IH 45 Zero Emission Vehicle Plan in
increased their adoption of alternative fuel and electric August 2022. This plan recommends locations for
vehicles in 2022. Use of electric vehicles, including electric charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure
zero-emission battery electric vehicles and plug-in along Interstate Highway 45, and was developed with
hybrid electric vehicles, has increased significantly in heavy stakeholder input.
the past several years. In 2022, approximately 20,000
new EVs were added in the region, bringing the total Improper Vehicle Inspections
number of EVs in the region to almost 60,000.
North Texas experienced an increase in fraudulent
Charging infrastructure has also grown to temporary tags with the inception of the state's Two
accommodate EV adoption, with over 1,700 electric Steps, One Sticker program in 2015. With the
vehicle Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charge increased attention focused on this issue,
connectors in the region. In 2022, the Texas improvements are being made. Some vehicles are
Department of Transportation's Texas EV Charging circumventing proper mandatory state inspections in
Plan was released.As part of the National Electric another way— by obtaining a "clean scan" emissions
Vehicle Infrastructure Program, the plan will establish inspection. This involves a substitute vehicle used to
an EV charging network across the state in pass an emissions test that would have otherwise
two phases: first along designated highways resulted in a failing inspection. Dallas County led the
(predominantly interstates), then additional investment region in "clean scans" in 2022 with more than 35,000.
in urban areas and in county seats. NCTCOG will This is a serious air quality concern and a matter of
continue to promote the Texas EV Charging Plan and public welfare, since these vehicles are avoiding the
begin planning for the next phase of the plan, which proper inspection of safety-related items such as tires,
will involve recommendations for charger types and headlights and brakes. NCTCOG and the Regional
locations in the transportation planning area. Transportation Council support the use of state funds
to initiate emissions enforcement task forces in the
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Air Quality Initiatives
Engine Off North Texas planning and readiness, and facilitating best
practices around transportation-energy
Engine Off North Texas (EONT) serves as a integration. Each year, local fleets report on their
resource the region, providing information and efforts to improve air quality and increase fuel
materials related to idling impacts and idle- efficiency. For more information, visit
reduction strategies. In 2022, EONT distributed www.dfwcleancities.org.
10 metal "No Idling" regulatory signs to entities
in jurisdictions with idle-restriction ordinances Clean Fleet Policy
and received 13 idling complaints. Currently,
25 local governments in North Texas have Fleets operating in the region are encouraged to
active idling ordinances. EONT continues to adopt the RTC's Clean Fleet Policy. This policy
work in the region to identify and address provides a framework for efficient and low-
unnecessary idling. emitting operations, which helps the region work
www.EngineOffNorthTexas.org toward attainment of the federal ozone
standards and improve air quality. Suggested
Saving Money and measures and best practices provide
Reducing Truck Emissions implementation flexibility while also encouraging
fleets to identify creative strategies to ensure
The Saving Money and Reducing Truck compliance and reduce emissions. Fleets
Emissions program (SMARTE) strives to bridge adopting the policy may apply for clean vehicle
the gap between the trucking industry and its funding made available by the RTC. In 2022,
use and adoption of SmartWay verified there were 90 adopting entities. For more
technology products. From the inception of this information visit www.nctcog.org/fleetpolicy.
program, SMARTE has focused on providing
relevant and accurate information about 2022 Fleet Recognition Awardees
emissions reduction strategies with an emphasis
on fuel cost savings for truck drivers and fleet Fleets that adopt the Clean Fleet Policy and
managers. In the last few years, SMARTE has complete the Clean Cities Annual Survey are
restructured its approach on outreach and eligible for a bronze, silver, or gold Fleet
implemented a yearlong webinar series Recognition Award. Fleets are scored for
beginning in September 2022. SMARTE plans awards based on the following: NCTCOG/
to actively engage with the trucking industry to Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities participation,
develop a more comprehensive vendor directory reducing the use of conventional petroleum fuels
offering SmartWay verified technology through conservation efforts and the use of
products. www.nctcog.org/SMARTE low-emission or alternative fuel vehicles. In
2021, participating fleets helped reduce the
DFW Clean Cities equivalent of over 24 million gasoline gallons,
27 tons of ozone-forming NOx and 118,555 tons
The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition of greenhouse gas emissions. For more
works to reduce transportation energy use and visit
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improve air quality by providing guidance to www.dfwcleancities.org/fleetrecognition.
anon, ancities.org/fleetrecognition.
fleets and other drivers about clean vehicle
fuels/technologies, coordinating infrastructure
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In 2020 the world changed, in 2021 it shifted, and in NCTCOG used a new public engagement platform,
2022 it continued to innovate and recover. NCTCOG Publiclnput.com, for all meetings in 2022. This change 1
participated in more in-person activities in 2022 than expanded accessibility and provided more options for
the year before. The virtual environment necessitated North Texans to engage with staff. Each meeting
by the pandemic was crucial because it helped conducted using the Publiclnput.com platform is
projects move forward, while fostering innovation that available online and set up for people without internet
will make transportation more accessible in North access to participate over the phone. The improved
Texas and beyond. But the interaction that comes with accessibility led to the doubling of monthly attendance
in-person gatherings is crucial because it allows the numbers in 2022.
establishment of relationships that will give the public a
greater sense of ownership in the planning process.An The department also uses the Publiclnput.com
engaged public helps NCTCOG and its transportation platform to keep the region informed electronically with
partners as they work together to improve mobility. various email campaigns. In June, Local Motion, a +
monthly newsletter that provides news updates about 14
Community Outreach the Regional Transportation Council and the
Transportation Department, was transitioned to an
Throughout the year, Transportation Department staff email newsletter. Local Motion is distributed to more
members appeared at 26 community events. These than 8,000 residents and policymakers each month.
events, both large and small, allowed staff to interact Other department newsletters are also being moved to
with the public to promote a better understanding of the new platform. For more information, visit
how different elements of the transportation system www.publicinput.com/nctcog.
work together to improve mobility, as well as the
importance of collaborating to improve the region's Social Media
air quality.
Community outreach is complemented by other
Additionally, there were nine hybrid public meetings tactics, including NCTCOG's social media presence.
and one online input opportunity. NCTCOG's public The department uses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
meetings are scheduled throughout the year to provide and YouTube to reach more of its audience across
residents the chance to hear about plans and share the region, keeping North Texans informed about
their thoughts about transportation and air quality developments and how they can remain involved in the
developments. The meetings are also streamed live planning process. NCTCOG's social media presence
online, allowing people to watch presentations continued to grow in 2022. Each platform attracted
wherever they are. new followers, with YouTube leading the way with a
15% gain in subscribers.
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NCTCOG appeared at 26 community events throughout 2022. In-person outreach allows staff members to connect
with residents and encourage them to remain partners in the planning process.
Media Relations increase over 2021. During 2022, NCTCOG had
multiple topics covered by the media, led by automated
The media also helps NCTCOG communicate with the vehicles and bike-pedestrian and sustainable
public. NCTCOG values this relationship because the development. Both were mentioned in 29 media
news media can more effectively reach the 8 million stories throughout the year.
residents of the region. NCTCOG distributed 34 press
releases in 2022. This represents a 12% increase Enhanced Engagement
over2021.
As NCTCOG moves into the future, it will continue
The media continued to show interest in transportation to work to enhance its comprehensive public
and air quality throughout the year. NCTCOG had involvement approach, from traditional outreach to
almost 100 media requests and participated in digital efforts and media relations. One way the
interviews on a variety of topics. Most of those media department is doing this is through its new enhanced
requests were made in March (14 requests) and community engagement effort, which involves
February and October(13 requests). NCTCOG was establishing relationships with neighborhood
mentioned in the media over 180 times, a 17% associations and other groups that can serve as
ambassadors of public involvement.
NCTCOG values public participation as a vital
Most Covered Topics 22 component of the transportation planning process.As
the North Texas population grows, an informed public
Topic Mentions will provide planners with the insight needed to
Automatedaddress crucial issues that will keep the region moving.
NCTCOG will continue to work to enhance public
involvement, embracing a mix of innovative and
Sustainable Development 29 traditional tactics. Technology and effective tools are
Air Quality 12 important. But the most essential component of good
Transit and Highways 11 public involvement remains you. Whether you prefer to
communicate in person or virtually, share your
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2023 Art Contest Winner
Congratulations to Enqi Wang, a junior at Plano East Senior High, who created the artwork on this year's cover.
Enqi was inspired to recreate an intersection her mom drove by every morning on the way to school. Developed
in Procreate for iPad, the drawing features different types of vehicles meeting at the intersection. There are also
people interacting, including a construction worker, to illustrate who built the transportation system, and a
sanitation worker, responsible for keeping the city clean and safe.
"My intention was to show how all these different people, with their various roles and responsibilities, come
together to make our transportation system work smoothly and efficiently in our region,"Enqi said. `By
highlighting the importance of collaboration and teamwork, 1 hope to inspire others to work towards improving
mobility in their own communities."
Enqi, 17, started drawing in kindergarten and learned digital drawing four years ago. Since then, she has
explored multiple software packages, but she enjoys Procreate most.
While acknowledging there is still time to shape her career goals as she is exposed to different subjects, Enqi
wants to find a way to use art.
As of now, 1 aspire to explore more about designs behind computer graphics, animation and interactive
technologies when 1 enter college," Enqi said.
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
P. O. Box 5888
Arlington, TX 76005-5888
Progress North Texas 2023
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the opinions,
findings and conclusions presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies
of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration or the Texas Department
of Transportation. This document was prepared in cooperation with the Texas Department of
Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and
Federal Transit Administration.
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Friday Report - Council Requests smartsheet
Summary of Request I Council Member Requestor Date Received Staff Assigned Department
1 Request to communicate to TxDOT the lack of Council Member Byrd 07/28/23 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information will be included in a In Progress
lighting on US 380,between Bell and Loop 288. future Friday Report.
2 Trees/shrubs obscuring the view for vehicles turning Council Member Byrd 07/28/23 Danielle Shaw Community Services Information will be included in a In Progress
from Redwood Place onto US 380 future Friday Report.
3 Inquiry into ADA accessibility at USPS office on Council Member Byrd 07/28/23 Monica Benavides CMO Referred to USPS contacts. Complete
McKinney
Shared resident's email regarding crime in Denton. Mayor Hudspeth 07/26/23 Doug Shoemaker Police Referred to Police who will Complete
4 contact the individual to discuss
their concerns.
Inquiry regarding Atmos work on West Oak St. Council Member Meltzer 07/25/23 Becky Diviney,Sheldon Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Atmos line relocations are still Complete
5 Gatewood on track for completion by
August 11.
6 Request for CIP/Streets staff to attend SEDNA Council Member Byrd 07/24/23 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Referred to Complete •
meeting. CIP/Engineering/Public Works.
7 Sharing resident's feedback regarding Natatorium. Mayor Hudspeth Council Member Meltzer 07/24/23 Gary Packan Parks Referred to Parks&Recreation. Complete •
8 Two Minute Pitch:Formation of a Charter Mayor Pro Tem Beck 07/27/23 Ryan Adams CMO Scheduled for August 15 Scheduled •
Amendment Committee Council meeting.
9 Two Minute Pitch:Wrong way signage around the Council Member Holland 07/21/23 Becky Diviney,Ethan Cox, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Scheduled for August 1 Council Scheduled •
square. Trevor Crain meeting.
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DENTON Meeting Calendar www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 71112023, End Date: 913012023
Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
July 2023
7/6/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee CANCELLED
7/6/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership CANCELLED
Board
7/10/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
7/10/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED
7/10/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED
7/10/2023 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library
7/10/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
7/11/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment CANCELLED
7/11/2023 6:00 PM Special Citizens Bond Advisory Development Service Center
Committee
7/12/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership CANCELLED
Board
7/12/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED
7/13/2023 3:00 PM Health&Building Standards Development Service Center
Commission
7/14/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory CANCELLED
Committee
7/17/2023 5:30 PM Traffic Safety Commission Development Service Center
7/18/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
7/19/2023 5:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
7/20/2023 8:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
7/20/2023 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
7/24/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
7/24/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED
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Meeting Calendar continued...
Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
7/25/2023 3:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
7/26/2023 8:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
7/26/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
7/26/2023 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission CANCELLED
7/27/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
7/28/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
7/31/2023 5:30 PM Internal Audit Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room
7/31/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment CANCELLED
August 2023
8/1/2023 11:00 AM City Council Development Service Center
8/1/2023 11:00 AM Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Development Service Center
Committee
8/1/2023 11:00 AM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center
8/1/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
8/3/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee CANCELLED
8/3/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board
8/3/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
8/5/2023 9:00 AM City Council Council Work Session Room
8/7/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
8/7/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
8/8/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
8/9/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership CANCELLED
Board
8/9/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
8/9/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
8/10/2023 2:00 PM Health&Building Standards Development Service Center
Commission
8/11/2023 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center
8/14/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
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Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
8/14/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED
8/14/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library
8/15/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
8/23/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
8/23/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
8/25/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
8/28/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
8/28/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
September 2023
9/7/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
9/7/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
9/11/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
9/11/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
9/11/2023 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
9/11/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
9/12/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
9/12/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
9/13/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
9/13/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
9/14/2023 3:00 PM Health&Building Standards Development Service Center
Commission
9/19/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
9/22/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
9/25/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
9/25/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
9/26/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
9/27/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
9/27/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center
Financing Zone No. 1 Board Training Rooms
9/27/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
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Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Saturday,August 5,2023 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room
BUDGET WORKSHOP
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street,Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Work Session Reports
A. ID 23-1341 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the FY 2022-23 City Council Key
Focus Areas,Priorities,and Specific Goals for FY 2023-2024.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 2.5 hours]
B. ID 23-272 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2023-24
City Manager's Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year
Financial Forecast.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 4 hours]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed
Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any
item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,
or as otherwise allowed by law.
2. Closed Meeting:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
NOTE: Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an
Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent
such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section
551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right
to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section
551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a
continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, including,without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on
matters discussed in closed session.
CERTIFICATE
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City Council Meeting Agenda August 5,2023
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 2, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: July 28,2023
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
August 1,2023 A.Northeast Denton Area Plan 23-1193 Planning !City Business 2:00
Joint Council Workshop w/Planning&Zoning
Commission and Northeast Denton Area Plan Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Steering Committee(@ 11:00 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 2:30
A.Bell/Eagle Roadway Analysis 23-440 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
B.2023 Bond Follow-up 23-1243 Finance City Business 0:45
August 1,2023
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) C.Two-Minute Pitch:Holland 23-220 Cl Man ees Office Council Re uest 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s):CityManager and CityAttorneyAnnual Reviews Le al if an Ci Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 2:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 5,2022(Saturday) A.Focus Areas&Priorities 23-1341 CityMana ees Office !CityBusiness 2:30
Budget Workshop(@9:00 a.m.) B.Budget Workshop 23-272 Finance CityBusiness 4:00
At the Council Work Session Room Closed Meeting Item(s):DME Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 7:00
A.Fiscal year 2023-24 Annual Audit Plan 23-597 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B.Audit Project 005-Utility Street Cuts Second Follow-up 23-596 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
August 15,2023 C.Budget Fallow-up 23-273 Finance City Business 1:00
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) D.MUDs and MMDs 23-1407 Development Services City Business 1:00
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) E.Two-Minute Pitch:Beck 23-221 City Managers Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Internal Auditor and Municipal Judge Annual Reviews Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 3:45
Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 5,2023 NO MEETING-Day after Labor Day(Sept 4)
September 12 A.Budget Follow-up 23-275 1 Finance City Business 1:00
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1,30
If needed for Budget Other Major Items for Meeting:
A.Audit Project 033-Pedestrian&Cyclist Safety 23-425 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B.Aquatics Master Plan 23-683 Parks&Recreation City Business 0:30
C.Election Day Holiday 23-1403 Human Resources Council Request 0:30
September 19 D.Stormwater Master Plan 23-1123 Engineering City Business 0:30
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) E.Community Rating System 23-1234 Engineering City Business 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) F.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-222 City Managers Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 3:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A.Audit Project 034-Fire Prevention 23-593 Internal Audit City Business 030
B.Audit Project 007-Accounts Payable:Second Follow-Up Review 23-595 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C.Audit Project 014—Facilities Maintenance:Second Follow-Up Review 23-925 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
September 26 D.Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 23-937 Env.Svcs.&Sustainability City Business 1:00
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) E.Roadway Impact Fees 23-1125 Engineering City Business 0:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) F.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-223 City Managers Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 3:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 3,2023 NO MEETING-National Night Out
October 17,2023 A.Northeast Denton Area Plan 1 23-1194 1 Planning lacy Business i 2:00
Joint Council with Planning&Zoning
Commission Workshop(@ 11:00 a.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 2:30
A.Public Health Official TBD City Manager's Office Council Request TBD
Beck(06/6/2023)
October 17
Work Session(@2:00 .m B.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-224 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 24
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-225 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A.Audit Project 035 Staff Recruitmet&Hiring 23-594 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
A.DCTA Quarterly Update 23466 Engineering City Business 0:30
November 7
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) B Two-Minute Pitch: 23-226 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.)
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City
Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 2:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
-This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A.-Place Holder 23-594 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
November 7 B.-Place Holder 23-466 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Joint Meeting with DISD C.-Place Holder 23-456 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
(@31:30 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal if an City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 2:00
A.Denton Renewable Resource Plan TBD DME City Business TBD
November 14
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) B.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-227 City Manage s Office Council Request 0:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal if an �CityBusiness 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
November 21,2023 NO MEETING-Thanksgiving Week
December 5
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-228 City Managees Office Council Re uest 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Estt,Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
December 12
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-229 City Managers Office Council Request 0:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
December 19,2023 NO MEETING-December Break
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Wildlife Corridors 23-1057 Environmental Services City Business 030
&Sustainability
Work Session Items to be Determined Downtown Public Improvement District TBD Economic Development City Business TBD
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan
Items to be Scheduled
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
REP for a Downtown Parking Survey 10-18-2022 Economic Development TBD CM Davis
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled Towing Enforcement Signage 2-7-2023 Capital Projects TBD CM Davis
-This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change.
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet
SCR July 31 st - Aug 6th
Street/Intersection From Department Contact
1 Oak St Mounts Ave Fulton St TBD TBD Wastewater Collections will be installing a new Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
sewer main lines and services.
2 Prairie Lakey Street To Cemetary/Halfway down 08/17/23 10/20/23 Narrow lane closure from Lakey up to Cemetary Public Works Inspections Stephany Trammell
Prairie before Bradshaw to install new storm drain.
3 Sycamore Expositon Railroad TracksSamore tO8/17/23 10/20/23 Work on manholes and for Lang Railyard Public Works Inspections Stephany Trammell
Private Development
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2 Street Closure Report: Current Closures smartsheet
Street/Intersection From r To ulosure a Description Department Ir Department Contact
Date I
1 Augusta Dr Colonial Dr Augusta Dr(2900) 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
2 Avenue S Prairie St Dead End South 03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
3 Azalea St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
4 Bailey St Willson St Dead End South 01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
5 Bernard St Acme St Roselawn Dr 05/30/23 09/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
6 Bonnie Brae St Riney Rd Windsor Dr 03/10/23 07/31/23 Urbana at Bonnie Brae:Public Public Works Inspections Jeremiah Tillman-David
Paving
7 Bonnie Brae St Riney Rd University Dr(HW 380) 04/24/23 08/30/23 8"WL Utility Trench Repair Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Works Inspections
8 Bradshaw St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
9 Bradshaw St Wilson St Prairie St 01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
10 Bradshaw St Prairie St Sycamore St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
11 Brook Hollow Dr Greenway Dr Carriage Hill Rd 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
12 Camellia St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
13 Carriage Hill Thunderbird Dr Brookhollow Dr 06/05/23 08/31/23 Pavement replacement. Engineering Scott Fettig
14 Colonial Dr Thunderbird Dr Dead End South 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
15 Crawford St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
FM 1173 IH 35 Kansas City Southern Railroad 07/17/23 08/28/23 Roadway will be lanes close Private Development TXDoT Kirk Winter
16 Tracks and traffic flagged each day for
roadway.
17 Greenway Dr Thunderbird Dr Dead End South 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
18 Greenway Dr Thunderbird Dr Windsor Farms Dr 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
19 Hattie St Paisley St McKinney St 03/21/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
20 Hickory Creek Rd Riverpass Dr FM 1830 03/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge Installation Engineering Dustin Draper
21 Hickory St Exposition St Ruddell St 05/02/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
22 Highland St Locust St Wainwright St 01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
23 Industrial St Bell St Mulberry St 07/05/23 08/29/23 Utility installation Engineering Seth Garcia
24 Inman St(201) Meadow St Centre Place Dr 07/31/23 08/18/23 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
25 Lakewood Dr Greenway Dr Carriage Hill Rd 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
26 Locust St Hickory St Oak St 07/20/23 08/17/23 Installation of Diagonal Engineering Robin Davis
Crosswalk
27 Maddox St Prairie St Dead End 03/20/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
28 Maple St Carroll Blvd Elm St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
29 Mayhill Rd @ Spencer Rd 03/28/23 08/30/23 Water main tie-in and turn lane Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba
addition
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Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Description Department Department Contact
Date
30 McKinney St Crawford Rd Audra Ln 05/19/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
31 McKinney St Mayhill Rd Ryan Rd 05/04/23 08/31/23 Turn lane Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba
32 McKinney St Loop 288 Mayhill Rd 07/20/23 08/31/23 Sidewalk demo and new Public Works Inspections ryan cuba
sidewalk
33 Mill St Allen St Johnson St 01/17/23 09/01/23 Utility Replacement Engineering Seth Garcia
34 Mill St Allen St Robertson St 02/27/23 09/01/23 Utility installation and roadway Engineering Seth Garcia
reconstruction
35 Myrtle St Maple St Highland St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
36 Myrtle St Eagle Dr Maple St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
37 Myrtle St Fort Worth Dr Eagle Dr 06/05/23 09/28/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
38 Oak St Crawford St Wood St 04/04/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
39 Oak St Bonnie Brae St Thomas St 07/21/23 07/31/23 Working on curb and gutter Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
40 Park Access Rd Windsor Dr Riney Rd 12/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project: Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Water,Sewer,Storm,Paving. Works Inspections
41 Peninsula Trl Sea Cove Ln Marina Dr 07/24/23 08/18/23 Sidewalk Panel Replacement Streets Roy San Miguel
42 Pierce St Maple St Highland St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
43 Smith St Dallas Dr(Hwy 77) Hill St 03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
44 Smith St Johnson St Bell Ave 01/30/23 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
45 Sycamore St Industrial St Wainwright St 04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway&Utilities Engineering Seth Garcia
46 Sycamore St Exposition St Crawford St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
47 Thunderbird Dr Colonial Dr Crestmeadow St 06/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
48 Val Verde Ct Montecito Rd Dead End East 05/19/23 07/31/23 Mill and Overlay Streets Jeff Jones
49 Wainwright St Prairie St Sycamore St 04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway,utilities Engineering Seth Garcia
50 Wainwright St Highland St Prairie St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
51 Wisteria St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
52 Wood St McKinney St Hickory St 04/11/22 08/18/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
53 Woodrow Ln McKinney St Troy H Lagrone Dr 02/20/23 08/11/23 Water tie in Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba
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3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet
0 Closure End
Street/Intersection From A� Date Description Department Department Contact
1 Brookfield Ln(2603) Woodhaven St 49—mEmerson Ln 06/20/23 07/07/23 Curb an Valley Gutter repair Streets Roy San Miguel
2 Carroll Blvd SB Parkway St Oak St 05/08/23 07/28/23 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
3 Churchill Dr Nottingham Dr Burning Tree Ln 06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
Clover Ln Robinwood Ln Glenwood Ln 12/09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
4 installing a new main line and
services.
5 Cordell St(1229) Fulton St Crescent St 06/26/23 07/06/23 Curb and Road repair Streets Roy San Miguel
6 Green Oaks St(2300) Dunes St Cooper Branch 07/05/23 07/21/23 Valley Gutter Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
7 Locust St Hickory St Oak St 06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of Diagonal Engineering Robin Davis
Crosswalks
8 Mingo Rd Mockingbird Ln Sirius Dr 06/30/23 07/28/23 Utility and road work Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
9 Mingo St Sirius Dr Mockingbird Ln 07/27/23 07/28/23 Paving Mingo Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
10 Oak St Thomas St Bonnie Brae St 06/16/23 06/30/23 installing underground utilities Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond
open cut roadway
11 Oak St Locust St Austin St 06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of Diagonal Engineering Robin Davis
Crosswalks
12 Oak St Thomas St Bonnie Brae St 07/07/23 07/14/23 Work on the DME substation Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond
13 Ottawa Dr Great Bear Ln Wind River Ln 05/29/23 07/06/23 Street Panel and Sidewalk Streets Roy San Miguel
Repair
Plum Hollow St Sagewood St Shadow Trl 05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes road Other Taylor Holt
14 reconstruction with subgrade
stabilization,asphalt paving,
and concrete curb and gutter.
Robinwood Ln Kayewood Dr Emerson Ln 12/09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
15 installing a new main line and
services.
16 Roselawn St Bernard St Fort Worth Dr 06/20/23 06/28/23 Utility work Engineering Seth Garcia
17 Stallion St Lakeview Blvd Oak Creek Ln 07/03/23 07/28/23 Street Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
Willow Stone St Pheasant Hollow St Shadow Trl 05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes road Other Taylor Holt
18 reconstruction with subgrade
stabilization,asphalt paving,
and concrete curb and gutter.
19 Windsor Dr Burning Tree Ln Nottingham Dr 06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe& Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
Road restoration
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