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

Valerie Taylor

Title

Director of Transportation Management Systems

Phone Number

713-881-3283

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

Texas Department of Transportation

Name

Valerie Taylor

Title

Director of Transportation Management Systems

Phone Number

713-881-3283

Email Address

[email protected]

Address

6922 Katy Rd

City

Houston

State

TX

Zip Code

77024

Additional Agency Information

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

Project Information

1. Project Title

Integration of Traffic Signals on SH 242

2. Project County

Montgomery County

3. Facility/Street Name

SH 242

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

IH 45 North to FM 1485

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

This project will provide necessary interconnection to existing traffic signals as well as remote connection to Houston TranStar's network. This improvement project will expand TxDOT - Houston Districts current connectivity to traffic signals. These fiber connections will enhance reliability and redundancy to TranStar's regional network. These connections will provide remote communication to allow data collection, signal timing modifications, and signal monitoring making maintenance more efficient while promoting safety.

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

The project will involve the installation of fiber optic communications cable on SH 242 from IH 45 North to FM 1485. This project will provide real-time traffic monitoring and real-time signal adjustments during incidents. It will also allow for the collection of data to determine when adjustments should be made to address recurring and non-recurring congestion

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

This project will improve signal timing, responsiveness, notification, and data collection. It will contribute to identifying recurring and non-recurring congestion, creating reliable travel times to improve safety, efficiency, and improving the quality of life for road users experiencing delays.

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.

1160000

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

TXDOT_HOU_HGAC2018CFP.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?

Categorical Exclusion (CE)

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

07/01/2022

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

(c)(21) Deployment of electronics, photonics, communications, or information processing

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

Map/Location

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

TxDOT Projects 2021-2026.pdf

Project Budget

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

SignalsSH242 project-budget-worksheet.xlsx

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

No

Benefit/Cost Analysis

1. Safety Benefits

SH242 Roadway-Safety-Benefits-Template.xlsx

2. Delay Benefits

1031201814324PM.xlsx

3. Emissions Benefits

SH242 Roadway-Emissions-Benefits.xlsx

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.

SignalsSH242 lottr-estimation.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.

This Traffic Signal Integration project will provide remote management of signals along the corridor in the event of an incident or emergency on the corridor or adjacent corridors. This would facilitate immediate timing changes or other modifications to the signal 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?

No

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

No

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.

The proposed signal integration system would tie into Houston TranStar, the region's Transportation Management and Emergency Management center. Other than the four government agencies that comprise the consortium, numerous local government agencies have agreements for sharing resources at Houston TranStar.

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.

Traffic signal integration will provide remote management of traffic signals during all emergency events, allowing access to modify timing, patterns, and data collection even when the signal may not be physically accessible.

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

No

Locally Designated Freight Corridor

No

State Designated Evacuation Route

No