2018 Call for Projects Application List

Who is Completing the Application?

Please provide contact information for the person who will complete the online application for this project. The email address and password entered here will be used to complete and submit both Pre-Applications and Applications.

Primary Agency Information

Please provide contact information for the agency official who is representing the project sponsor. This individual will be considered the official applicant and must be authorized by their agency to submit this request for funding and make necessary assertations and representations on the agency’s behalf.

Additional Agency Information

1. Is this project being developed and/or implemented in partnership with another agency?

Project Information

1. Project Title

Pearland Parkway Extension From Dixie Farm to CR 129 (FM 2351)

2. Project County

Brazoria County

3. Facility/Street Name

Pearland Parkway

4. Project limits (from, to) or location (Address)

From Dixie Farm to CR 129 (FM 2351)

5. Describe the primary problems to be addressed by the project (Project Need).

Brazoria County has experienced tremendous growth in the past two decades and it is anticipated to continue to have extreme growth over the next few decades. It is forecasted that Brazoria County will increase in population by 50% by 2040. Brazoria County must respond to this intense growth by developing our planned thoroughfares throughout the county to meet current and future needs. The Brazoria County Thoroughfare Plan shows the extension of Pearland Parkway from Dixie Farm to CR 129 as a planned major thoroughfare. This project is also included in the H-GAC’s 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and in the City of Pearland’s Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program. The City of Friendswood Thoroughfare Plan shows the extension of Friendswood Lake Boulevard from FM 523 to CR 129 to align with this Pearland Parkway Extension. This project is needed to increase mobility in the area and reduce congestion on other high-volume thoroughfares currently supporting this traffic demand.

6. Describe the proposed improvement/activity (Description).

Pearland Parkway, from Dixie Farm Road to CR 129, is a proposed extension of the existing four lane divided roadway that will provide connectivity through the southeast portion of Pearland. The proposed roadway will be 9,900 linear feet of 4-lane concrete boulevard including curb and gutter, raised medians, storm sewers, detention, and sidewalks. The intersection of the Pearland Parkway Extension and CR 129 will require a proposed traffic signal to manage the turning movements. Also, the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Pearland Parkway and Dixie Farm will be updated to accommodate the new roadway geometry and increased turning movements. The Pearland Parkway Extension will be constructed directly west of the Pearland Regional Airport and located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Pearland. The proposed section requires a 120-foot ROW width and the alignment traverses 10 real estate parcels. This proposed project also aligns with the City of Friendswood’s proposed project to extend Friendswood Lake Boulevard from FM 523 to CR 129. These two projects together provide a major thoroughfare between Pearland and Friendswood and greatly increase mobility in this area.

7. Describe the primary outcomes to be achieved by the project (Project Purpose)

The purpose of the project is to respond to the growth in the area by adding capacity and connectivity. This additional route of egress from suburban planned neighborhoods will increase mobility by reducing congestion and decreasing travel time on nearby existing thoroughfares. This project will run parallel to Texas Highway 35 and provide additional connection to two east-west thoroughfares, Dixie Road and CR 129. It will significantly improve access to Pearland Regional Airport and it connects the public to over 1500 jobs located within a ¼ mile. Sidewalks are included in this project to allow pedestrians to safely travel along this corridor. It is essential for Brazoria County to expand and build thoroughfares to increase mobility and create safe conditions for drivers and pedestrians throughout the county.

8. Have any MPOID numbers been assigned to this project?

No

9. Have any TxDOT Control-Section-Job (CSJ) numbers been assigned to this project?

No

10. What is the estimated total capital investment required for the project?

Less than $100 million

A. Investment Category & Strategy

(Expand) Roadway Added Capacity/New Construction/Complete Streets

11. Please provide the federal funding amount requested.

18716000

12. Please upload the funding commitment letter or letters of support from the local government.

Pearland Parkway Letters.pdf

Project Development/Readiness

1. Please select the level of engineering completed.

Not Started

2. What is the completed or anticipated level of environmental documentation required for the proposed project?

Environmental Assessment (EA)

A. What was/is the anticipated completion date of the environmental clearance?

11/01/2021

3. Will any of the following be required to implement the project? US Army Corps of Engineers Permits

Yes

US Coast Guard Permits

No

Railroad Agreements

No

None of the Above

No

4. Will the acquisition of Right of Way or an easement be required to implement the project?

Yes

A. What was/is the estimated completion date for Right of Way/easement mapping?

05/02/2022

B. What was/is the estimated start date for Right of Way/easement acquisition?

05/02/2022

C. What was/is the estimated completion date for Right of Way/easement acquisition?

11/06/2023

D. How many parcels must be acquired to implement the project?

6

E. How many parcels have been acquired to date?

4

5. Has utility coordination been initiated for the project?

No

6. Will the project improve or significantly affect infrastructure owned or operated by another agency?

No

7. Please upload project development timeline. A sample of Best-Case Scenario project development timeline can be downloaded here for your review. (Optional)

Pearland Parkway Extension Timeline.pdf

Map/Location

1. Please provide a clear and concise GIS coverage or PDF map for the proposed project. (MPK ESRI Map Package file preferred)

Pearland Parkway Extension Exhibit.pdf

Project Budget

1. Please attach a completed project budget worksheet. Templates are available on the 2018 Call for projects website.

Pearland Parkway Project Budget.pdf

2. Are Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) being requested?

No

Benefit/Cost Analysis

1. Safety Benefits

Roadway-Safety-Benefits_Pearland Pkwy.xlsx

2. Delay Benefits

1030201872241PM.xlsx

3. Emissions Benefits

Roadway-Emissions-Benefits_Pearland Parkway.xlsx

4. Additional BCA Documentation (Optional)

Pearland Parkway Extension BCA Narratives.pdf

Planning Factors - Connectivity to Employment/Eliminates At-Grade Railroad Crossings

1. Does the facility directly connect to or is located within 1/2 mile of employment?

Yes

A. If yes, please indicate number of jobs the facility directly connects to or is within a 1/2 mile?

901 - 1000

2. Does the proposed project eliminate or prevent at grade railroad crossing?

No

Planning Factors - Environmental Justice

1. Is the proposed project located in or is adjoining an environmental justice sensitive area (census block groups) identified by HGAC?

No

Planning Factors - Improves Corridor Level of Travel Time Reliability (LOTTR)

1. The proposed project will reduce Planning Time Index (PTI) by:

0.11 - 0.20

2. Please upload your completed LOTTR template.

lottr-estimation_Pearland Parkway.pdf

Planning Factors - Improves Multimodal LOS

1. Does the proposed project improve highway/freight LOS?

No

2. Does the proposed project improve transit LOS?

No

3. Does the proposed project improve bike/pedestrian LOS?

Yes

4. Please provide a brief narrative explaining how proposed project improves multimodal LOS (Auto, Bike/Ped, and Transit).

Brazoria County is proposing a 10' sidewalk along the proposed roadway to allow for pedestrians and bikes to safety travel along the corridor.

Planning Factors - Planning Coordination

1. Is the proposed project recommended in a regional/sub regional/or locally adopted plan including regional thoroughfare plans? Or Has the sponsor conducted interagency coordination with other local or state agency affected by the proposed project?

Yes

A. If yes, please provide the title of the regional/sub regional or local plan in which the proposed project is recommended.

H-GAC's 2035 Regional Transporation Plan; Brazoria County Thoroughfare Plan; City of Pearland Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program; City of Friendswood Major Thoroughfare Plan

B. If yes, please provide a link to the regional/sub regional or local plan in which the proposed project is recommended.

http://www.h-gac.com/taq/airquality_model/conformity/2013_Phase3/docs/Appendix12.pdf ; https://tinyurl.com/BrazoriaEngineering ; https://www.pearlandtx.gov/home/showdocument?id=5938 ; https://brazoriacounty.sharefile.com/d-sb0f09ef60d240169

Planning Factors - Roadway Hierarchy/Freight System Priority/Evacuation Route

1. Please select the functional classification of the roadway on which the proposed project is located, based on the characteristics of the roadway after the project is implemented. The FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures is provided in the link below.

Minor Arterial

2. Is your project located on one of the following? Greater Houston Freight System

No

Locally Designated Freight Corridor

No

State Designated Evacuation Route

No

None of the Above

Yes