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.

Name

Justin Abshire

Title

MCMUD No. 89 Engineer

Phone Number

281-363-4039

Email Address

[email protected]

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.

Agency Name

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 89

Name

Justin Abshire

Title

MCMUD No. 89 Engineer

Phone Number

281-363-4039

Email Address

[email protected]

Address

1575 Sawdust Road, Suite 400

City

The Woodlands

State

TX

Zip Code

77382

Additional Agency Information

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

Agency Name

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 88 / Spring Creek Utility District

Name

Jonathan Roach

Title

District Attorney

Phone Number

832-390-2268

Email Address

[email protected]

Address

2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 4100

City

Houston

State

TX

Zip Code

77056

Project Information

1. Project Title

Birnham Woods Drive Sidewalk Extension

2. Project County

Montgomery County

3. Facility/Street Name

Birnham Woods Drive

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

Elan Boulevard to Fuller Bluff Drive

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

Currently, there is an existing sidewalk at the northeast corner of Elan Boulevard and Birnham Woods Drive which leads to Lucille J. Ball Elementary School and Birnham Woods Elementary School. The total enrollment at both schools is approximately 1,900 students combined. This project would extend the existing sidewalk walks south along Birnham Woods Drive and give students a safe route to walk to and from school. The sidewalk extension would be approximately 1.1 miles and would benefit residents and students in Montgomery County MUD No. 89 ("MCMUD 89"), Montgomery County MUD 88 ("MCMUD 88"), and Spring Creek Utility District ("SCUD").

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

The existing sidewalk ends at the northeast corner of Birnham Woods and Elan Boulevard. We would extend the sidewalk around this intersection to the southwest corner of Birnham Woods Drive and continue southbound along the western right-of-way of Birnham Woods Drive. We would continue approximately 3,300 linear feet ("LF") to Legends Ranch Central Drainage Facility along the southern edge of MCMUD 88 and 89. At this point, we plan to construct a pedestrian bridge, approximately 175 LF southbound into Spring Creek Utility District, and continue approximately 2,200 LF connecting to the existing sidewalk south of Fuller Bluff Drive along the western right-of-way of Birnham Woods Drive. Lastly, we plan to extend the sidewalk west from the corner of Elan Boulevard and Birnham Woods Drive, along the northern right-of-way of Elan Boulevard, approximately 400 LF to Ginger Trace Drive to serve the residents in MCMUD 88 north of Elan Boulevard.

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

The main goal of this project is to provide students a safe walking and biking path to and from school, recreational facilities and adjoining neighborhoods. The improvements are proposed to be a concrete which would allow both bikers and pedestrians to use. This would also increase connectivity between the three districts: Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 89, Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 88, and Spring Creek Utility District. Currently, Montgomery County is also expanding both Elan Boulevard and Birnham Woods Drive to a 4-lane divided roadway. This project will serve as an important complement to both the roadway expansions.

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

I Don't Know

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

I Don't Know

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

Less than $100 million

A. Investment Category & Strategy

Active Transportation

11. Please provide the federal funding amount requested.

512000

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

Condensed Commitment Letter TIP.pdf

Project Development/Readiness

1. Please select the level of engineering completed.

Schematic

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

None of the Above

A. What is the anticipated date for Open to Traffic?

01/01/2021

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

No

US Coast Guard Permits

No

Railroad Agreements

No

None of the Above

Yes

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

No

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)

Schedule G0012-0017.pdf

8. Please provide any additional project development/readiness information relevant to the proposed project. (6000 characters max) (Optional)

The District, as well as the other participants, are ready to begin design of the trails once funding for the project is identified. Construction is estimated to be completed, based on the preliminary schedule provided, in September 2020.

Map/Location

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

Birnham Woods Sidewalk Exhibit.pdf

Project Budget

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

G0012-0017 Sidewalk Extension Project Budget.pdf

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

No

Benefit/Cost Analysis

1. Safety Benefits

G0012-0017 Safety Calc.pdf

2. Delay Benefits

1030201814715PM.pdf

3. Emissions Benefits

G0012-0017 Emissions Calc.pdf

Planning Factors - Barrier Elimination (Active Transportation)

1. Does the proposed facility provide safe and convenient routes across barriers such as freeways, railroads, and waterways?

Yes

2. Does the proposed bicycle/pedestrian facility close a gap in the existing bicycle network that aligns with a regional bikeway?

Yes

Planning Factors - Emissions Reductions

1. Please provide the air quality improvements (estimated NOX tons/year) the proposed facility provides.

0.48 tons/year

2. Please provide the air quality improvements (estimated VOCs tons/year) the proposed facility provides.

0.10 tons/year

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 - Expands or Improves Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity to Employment/Schools/Medical Facilities/Transit Stops/Other Points of Interest

Does the facility directly connect to or within 1/4 mile of employment?

Yes

A. If yes, please indicate number of jobs the facility directly connects to or is within a 1/4 mile.

1 - 100 Jobs

2. Does the facility directly connect to or within 1/4 mile of a school or university?

Yes

3. Does the facility directly connect to or within 1/4 mile of medical facility?

No

4. Does the facility directly connect to or within 1/4 mile of Transit Center or Transit Stop?

No

5. Does the facility directly connect to or within 1/4 mile of other points of interest?

Yes

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.

Montgomery County, Conroe ISD, Montgomery County MUD 88, Spring Creek UD

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

https://www.mctx.org/, http://www.conroeisd.net/, www.mcmud89.com

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Who is Completing the Application?

Primary Agency Information

Additional Agency Information

Project Information

Project Development/Readiness

Map/Location

Project Budget

Benefit/Cost Analysis

Planning Factors - Barrier Elimination (Active Transportation)

Planning Factors - Emissions Reductions

Planning Factors - Environmental Justice

Planning Factors - Expands or Improves Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity to Employment/Schools/Medical Facilities/Transit Stops/Other Points of Interest

Planning Factors - Planning Coordination

2018 Call for Projects