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

Galveston ITS on TxDOT Facilities Project

2. Project County

Galveston County

3. Facility/Street Name

SH 275, SH 342, SH 87, FM 3005, City of Galveston Traffic Management Center (TMC)

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

SH 275 (I-45 to Ferry Road), SH 342 (I-45 to Seawall), SH 87 (61st Street to Seawall), FM 3005 (Ferry Road to 103rd Street), Galveston TMC (2801 Santa Fe Place)

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

SH 275: Install intelligent transportation system (ITS) along Harborside Drive (SH 275), from IH-45 to Ferry Road, including synchronized traffic signal systems, cameras with feeds to City of Galveston Traffic Management Center, as well as Houston TranStar. Project has Freight Mobility benefits (Port of Galveston, HAZMAT Route, etc), Cruise Ship Terminal traffic, which now exceeds 1,000,000 passenger embarkations annually, access to Pelican Island (Industrial and Texas A&M-Galveston Campus), as well as UTMB Campus access. SH 342: Install intelligent transportation systems (ITS) along 61st Street from IH-45 to Seawall Blvd. including synchronized traffic signal systems, cameras with feeds to the City of Galveston Traffic Management Center, as well as Houston Transtar. The project provides increased tourist mobility benefits for approximately 7 million annual visitors of Galveston Island, as well as improved evacuation coordination. SH 87: Install intelligent transportation system (ITS) along Broadway Street (SH-87), from 61st to Seawall Blvd. including synchronized traffic signal systems, camera with feeds to the City of Galveston Traffic Management Center, as well as Houston Transtar. Project has tourist mobility benefits, cruise ship terminal traffic, access to UTMB, and the central business district of Galveston. FM 3005: Install intelligent transportation systems (ITS) along Seawall Blvd. (FM 3005), from Ferry Road to 103rd Street, including synchronized traffic signal systems, cameras with feeds to the City of Galveston Traffic Management Center, as well as Houston Transtar. Project has tourist mobility benefits, freight mobility benefits, and improved evacuation mobility, access to the Seawall District of Galveston. Galveston TMC: The Traffic Management Center, oversees active management of the on-system facilities and major thoroughfares, including monitoring of signal timing to mitigate peak period congestion, facilitating special event traffic management throughout the year, supporting ongoing freight, cruise, and tourist traffic demand. The TMC also acts as a central node for emergency evacuation and active monitoring of facilities during inclement weather events. The TMC will also coordinate with TxDOT and Houston Transtar.

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

SH 275: Install synchronized traffic signals, camera system, mast arm conversion(s), as well as dynamic message sign systems for Hurricane Evacuation, Port, and Cruise ship traffic travel information. SH 342: Install synchronized traffic signals, camera system, mast arm conversion(s), as well as dynamic message sign systems for hurricane evacuation, and traffic information. SH 87: Install synchronized traffic signals, camera system, mast arm conversion(s), as well as dynamic message sign systems for Hurricane Evacuation, Cruise Ship Traffic, and Special Event Information. FM 3005: Install synchronized traffic signals, camera system, mast arm conversion(s), as well as dynamic message sign systems for Hurricane Evacuation, Special Events, and Traffic Travel Information. Galveston TMC: Install traffic management software, pan tilt zoom cameras, information panel screens, emergency power backup, connection with the City of Galveston intranet, and upgraded work station.

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

SH 275: Enhanced signal synchronization during peak and non-peak periods, advanced message dissemination to the traveling public and freight carriers, and transmittal of critical highway condition information to both local and TxDOT/Houston TranStar officials including but not limited to high water events, traffic accidents, etc. SH 342: Enhanced signal synchronization during peak and non-peak periods, advanced message dissemination to the traveling public and freight carriers, and transmittal of critical highway condition information to both local and TxDOT/Houston Transtar officials including but not limited to high water events, traffic accidents, special events, etc. SH 87: Enhanced signal synchronization during peak and non-peak periods, advanced message dissemination to the traveling public and freight carriers, and transmittal of critical highway condition information to both local and TxDOT/Houston Transtar officials including but not limited to high water events, traffic accidents, and travel times. FM 3005:Enhanced signal synchronization during peak and non-peak periods, advanced message dissemination to the traveling public and freight carriers, and transmittal of critical highway condition information to both local and TxDOT/Houston Transtar officials including but not limited to traffic accidents, etc. Galveston TMC: Enhanced signal timing in order to mitigate peak period congestion, cruise and tourist traffic demand. Transmittal of camera feed and information to TxDOT and Houston Transtar officials.

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

(Manage) ITS Infrastructure

11. Please provide the federal funding amount requested.

10387113

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

Resolution 18-039.PDF

Project Development/Readiness

1. Please select the level of engineering completed.

60% PS&E

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

Categorical Exclusion (CE)

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

05/01/2019

B. Type of Categorical Exclusion (CE)? (Optional)

FONSI

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?

Yes

A. What level of utility coordination is the project currently at?

90%

B. Have utility agreements been completed for the project?

Yes

C. What was/is the estimated completion date for utility relocation?

10/26/2018

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

Yes

A. If Yes, please provide appropriate documentation showing interagency consultation (e.g, interagency agreements, coordination documentation).

TXDOT_HOU_HGAC2018CFP.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)

Galveston_ITS_Candidate_TIP_Project.pdf

Project Budget

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

Galvston ITS Project Budget.zip

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

No

Benefit/Cost Analysis

1. Safety Benefits

Roadway Safety Benefits.zip

2. Delay Benefits

1031201893726AM.zip

3. Emissions Benefits

Galveston ITS Project Roadway Emissions Benefits.zip

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

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

None of the Above

2. Please upload your completed LOTTR template.

lottr-estimation-template (1).xlsx

Planning Factors - Incident/Event Management

1. Will the system be an integral part of an incident management system?

Yes

A. If Yes please explain.

The Galveston Traffic Management Center will be part of the local and regional incident management system.

2. Is the proposed system is located on H-GAC's CMP network?

No

3. Will the proposed system provide notification of potential congestion to facility users?

Yes

A. If Yes please explain.

Yes, facility users will be made aware of any potential congestion via the dynamic message signage.

4. Will the proposed system give priority to Emergency vehicles?

Yes

A. If Yes please explain.

Traffic signal preemption for emergency vehicles will be included with OPTICOM emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) package or similar hardware.

5. Will the proposed system provide priority to transit or high occupancy vehicles?

No

Planning Factors - Includes Life Cycle Maintenance Plan

1. Does the proposed project application include Life Cycle Maintenance strategies/plan?

No

Planning Factors - Interagency Coordination/Continuity of Operations

1. Will system tie into another agency's systems to allow for data sharing?

Yes

A. If Yes, please provide a brief narrative describing what other agencies the proposed ITS system ties into to allow for data sharing.

Proposed Galveston ITS project will share both video and data feeds to Houston TranStar and TxDOT, for emergency management, traffic management, incident management, and general system management purposes.

2. Will the system enhance continuity of operations or the system be operational in the event of a disruption?

Yes

A. If yes, please provide a brief narrative describing how the system enhances continuity of operation or be operation in the event of a disruption.

In order to make the ITS system of Galveston more resilient, the hardware along each corridor will be elevated to prevent flood waters from causing damage. The conversion to mast arm from strain pole, will prevent disruption of service along major arteries in Galveston during severe weather events.

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.

Principal Arterial

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

Yes

Locally Designated Freight Corridor

No

State Designated Evacuation Route

Yes

None of the Above

No