Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Outline Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Review of Dallas County Vision SouthEast Area Transportation Alliance Loop 9 -History -Facts -Study Area -Regional Outer Loop Concept -Dallas County Participation -Process -Project Information

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Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 History 1957-Need first identified; Thoroughfare Report of Dallas Area Master Plan Commission 1964-Upgraded to an “Outer Loop” concept as identified by Greater Dallas Planning Council 1968-Texas Highway Commission authorized outer loop around Dallas, designating it as part of a highway system to be known as Loop Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) audit leads to the cancellation of the Loop 9 Freeway as originally approved. SH 161 and SH 190 adopted over Loop Mobility 2000; The Regional Transportation Plan identified SH 190 as a freeway from IH 35 to IH Dallas County voters approved the 1991 Bond Program, authorizing $900,000 for the Loop 9 Feasibility and Route Alignment Study Feasibility and Route Alignment Study authorized for Loop 9

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 Recent History 1997-“Technically Preferred Alignment” approved and/or adopted by many corridor cities; July of that same year, the Consultant completes Draft Final Report and; the project was put on hold due to scoping and funding issues; In August, discussions continue between Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Consultant, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to determine additional scope of the project and to identify additional funding 1999-Loop 9 Project website started 2001-Loop 9 Task Force Meeting and a Series of Public Meetings held; 2002Newsletters issued; Major Investment Study Findings revealed 2002-Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Study begins 2003-From December to March, Study placed on hold while Glenn Heights, 2004Lancaster, and Red Oak determine location of IH 35 & Loop 9 interchange 2004Project budget supplement approved by STTC, RTC, and County Commissioners; Notice to proceed issued in November A series of Loop 9 Task Force Meetings are held; Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) adopts project from Dallas County

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop mile corridor that runs from Mesquite (IH-20 to Midlothian (US 287) Involves 18 cities, 3 counties in partnership with TxDOT, NCTCOG, and others Study area square miles Facts

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 Loop 9 Study Area

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 Regional “Outer Loop” Concept

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 Dallas County Participation in the Loop 9 Process Dallas County voters approved 1991 Bond Program, which included funding for the initial Loop 9 Feasibility and Route Alignment Study Funds spent on Loop 9 from Total=$2,286,442* Dallas County Total=$1,343,070 Dallas County Share = 58.7% Dallas County initially served as the lead agency for this project -Working with consultants -Making sure consultant fees were paid -Public Outreach -Coordinating Public meetings TxDOT adopts project from Dallas County in mid-2006 Dallas County continues to serve as the liaison between the cities and TxDOT * Does not include TxDOT expenses after TxDOT took lead in project

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 The DEIS is currently under review by TxDOT in Austin Once approved, the DEIS will be forwarded for review by FHWA in Austin and FHWA Headquarters in Atlanta, GA There will be a 45 day public review period for the DEIS prior to the public hearing Public Hearing is anticipated for late 2008/early 2009 Where We Are and Next Steps in the Process

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Loop 9 Contact Timothy Nesbitt Project Manager TxDOT Transportation Engineer DAL - District Advance Planning (214) For Project Information You May also Visit the Loop 9 website at: