1. Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternative Program
Ashley Williams – Director of General Services
City Council Meeting –

2. Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternative Program
Program Overview:
On January 27, 2017 TxDOT released a call for projects
Funding is provided to construct a variety of alternative transportation projects that improve mobility for non-motorized users and mitigate congestion by providing alternative transportation options
$52 million is estimated for population areas under 200,000

3. Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternative Program
Projects should strongly encourage the following:
Enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety for people of all ages and abilities
Improve safety, access, or mobility for individuals with disabilities
Construct on-system improvements in support of TxDOT’s ADA/Pedestrian initiatives
Provide access to or between existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, public transportation, or mobility options
Connect important community destinations
Contribute to the development of a statewide or regional bicycle route for tourism
Contribute, as an independent element, to a larger public project/investment

4. Proposed Project:
Sidewalks along South 31st Street, from Adams Avenue to Blue Meadow Drive
By filling in “gaps” in the system, this project would provide for nearly 4.5 miles of contiguous sidewalks along a major commercial/residential corridor

5. Current Conditions:
Unsafe conditions, pedestrians use the street whether walking or on a motorized scooter
Crosswalks lead to nowhere
New development is filling in some of the areas, but older development is not
Cow paths, citizens currently walk where they want and make their own path
Small gaps between development

6. Proposed Improvements/Benefits:
6’ Sidewalk provisions, on at least one side
Enhanced aesthetics
Improved connection, accessibility and safety
Increased connection for nearly 8,600 households
Nearly 4.5 mile contiguous sidewalk
Improved bridge design for pedestrian use

7. Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternative Program
Proposed Project Costs:
Total Cost: $2,075,002
Requested Reimbursement: $1,660,002
City Match Total: $415,000
In-Kind: $275,000
Cash: $140,000

8. Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternative Program
Application Timeline:
Public Hearing – May 18, 2017
Application Due – May 22, 2017
Application Review – May – August 2017
Project Selection Announcement – Fall 2017

9. Transportation Alternative Program
Questions?
Transportation Alternative Program
Ashley Williams – Director of General Services
City Council Meeting –