Transportation Project Questionnaire

High Growth Area Needs Questionnaire

Project Information

Agency Name	Brazoria County
Project Title	Pearland Parkway extension
Facility/Street/Highway	Pearland Parkway
Limits	from Dixie Farm to FM 2351
Description	Extend Pearland Parkway from Dixie Farm Road to FM 2351 (as a four-lane, median divided roadway) to improve mobility within Brazoria County and provide an additional north/south route parallel to SH 35 to reduce congestion.
Timeframe	Medium Term (6-10 Years)
Estimated Cost	$35,000,000.00

Investment Category-Focused Criteria

1. Define High Growth Area Need: Provide a narrative to explain how proposed project is needed to serve a high growth where project is located. (Please provide quantifiable data that demonstrates high growth in population, employment, commercial development or daily traffic.)

Pearland Parkway is a regionally significant roadway which extends well into the commercial hub of the Houston metropolitan area serving transportation needs for Port Houston (as Richey Street), to servicing transportation needs to Hobby Airport as Monroe Road, to traversing the east end of the city of Pearland as Pearland Parkway. This project is a logical extension of Pearland Parkway from Dixie Farm Road to County Road 129 (near the Brazoria / Galveston line). This project is a segment of the planned improvements which will ultimately provide a connection to League City Parkway (formally known as Brittany Bay Blvd), to State Highway 96 with a logical termination at SH 146. Population growth and associated land use changes are resulting in increased vehicular demand. The existing segment of Pearland Parkway (north of Dixie Farm Road) has experienced a 10% growth in traffic in the last 5 years.

2. Is the proposed project recommended in a statewide, regional, or local plans?

Yes

2a. If yes, please provide link to the plan.

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3. Please provide proposed project description (detailed project scope).

Extend Pearland Parkway from Dixie Farm Road to FM 2351 as a four-lane divided roadway. The project will include drainage improvements, systemic safety improvements, and a shared use pathway for peds and bikes.

3a. Does the project provide access to new planned land use development (residential or commercial), or connects existing discontinuous networks?

Yes

3a-i. If yes, explain.

The extension of Pearland Parkway is projected to provide access to new developments as there is an increase vehicular demand due to the land use changes.

3b. Does the project expand existing networks to alleviate anticipated congestions?

Yes

3b-i. If yes, explain.

The extension of Pearland Parkway will allow for changes in travel patterns and provide an alternative route to FM 518, FM 2351, and State Highway 35 which have all experienced traffic growth that exceeds 10% over the last 10 years (TxDOT Stars II data).

3b-ii. What is the estimated Level of Service after the project is completed.

LOS C

4. Does the proposed project provide an alternative route to existing corridor (Road or commuter transit)?

Yes

4a. If yes, explain.

The extension of Pearland Parkway will allow for changes in travel patterns and provide an alternative route to FM 518, FM 2351, and State Highway 35 which have all experienced traffic growth that exceeds 10% over the last 10 years (TxDOT Stars II data).

5. Is the proposed project located on a facility identified as a hurricane evacuation route in any regional or local plans?

No

5a. If no, is the proposed project located on a facility that functions as an alternative to an evacuation route?

No

Other Investment Category Focused Criteria

1. Was the project scored under Regional Goods Movement Category?

No

1a. If no, please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project improves regional goods movement. Within the narrative, please include if the proposed project is designated as a critical freight corridor or a local/regional/state truck route.

The extension of Pearland Parkway will serve as a local/regional truck route.

2. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project improves traffic operations. Within the narrative, please include if the proposed project includes construction of truck only lanes or managed truck only lanes, construction of an interchange, or intersection improvements.

Pearland Parkway is proposed to be extended from Dixie Farm Road to FM 2351 as a four lane divided roadway. The project will include drainage improvements, systemic safety improvements, and a shared use pathway for peds and bikes which improves traffic operations.

3. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project improves walking and biking conditions. Within the narrative, please explain if the proposed project scope includes construction of a new or improved existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on a project facility or in the vicinity of the project.

The proposed project will improve walking and biking through the inclusion of a shared use path parallel to the corridor.

4. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project improves traffic conditions for transit services (local, express, signature, or commuter).

Currently, transit is not serviced in this area.

5. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project will reduce inoperability for significant periods due to infrastructure damaged by a collision with vehicles such as trucks, ships, and barges.

The Pearland Parkway extension will allow for additional alternative routes to roadways such as FM 518, SH 35 and to Dixie Farm Road.

6. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project will improve state of good repair and extend the service life of the project facility.

The Pearland Parkway extension will allow for additional alternative routes to roadways such as FM 518, SH 35 and to Dixie Farm Road. Reduction in traffic flow on these corridors can help with extension of the service life of each corridor respectively.

Planning Factors Criteria

1. What is the existing fatality crash rate at the project location? Regional crash data is available online on the crash data viewer. H-GAC staff will provide assistance in calculating the crash rates upon request.

There is no crash rate in this segment as this will be a new extension of Pearland Parkway.

2. What is the existing serious injury crash rate at the project location? Regional crash data is available online on the crash data viewer. H-GAC staff will provide assistance in calculating the crash rates upon request.

None. However, it is important to note that the segment of SH 35 between Alvin and Pearland is one of the highest crash rate corridors within the region. This extension will divert some flow from SH 35 which will be helpful before it is improved in the future.

3. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project reduces expected fatality and serious injury crashes. Narrative must include specific improvements (work types) included in the project scope. Crash reduction factors associated with specific work types can be found in the safety benefits calculation template. H-GAC staff can provide assistance in gathering the crash reduction factors upon request.

The Pearland Parkway extension project will be using the Systemic Approach to addressing safety needs. This will be a holistic approach to road safety management that focuses on identifying and addressing underlying risk factors that contribute to severe and fatal crashes across an entire road network, rather than solely concentrating on locations with a high history of incidents. This approach recognizes that severe crashes can occur anywhere in the road network and that there are common features or behaviors that contribute to these crashes, even in locations that have not yet experienced a high frequency of incidents.

Resiliency

1. Please select the vulnerability to flooding score at the project location based on the Regional Resiliency tool. H-GAC staff can provide assistance with the regional resiliency tool upon request.

Low

2. Please select the criticality score at the project location based on the Regional Resiliency tool. H-GAC staff can provide assistance with the regional resiliency tool up on request.

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3. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project reduces vulnerability to flooding. The narrative must include specific improvements such as drainage improvements that are included in the scope.

Incorporating improved drainage systems into the new roadway design project significantly reduces inoperability by mitigating the risk of water-related damages and disruptions. Enhanced drainage ensures that rainwater and floodwaters are efficiently channeled away from the roadway surface, preventing the accumulation of water that can lead to flooding, erosion, and the formation of potholes. This not only extends the lifespan of the road by protecting its structural integrity but also ensures that the road remains passable during and after heavy rainfalls or flooding events. By maintaining clear and dry driving surfaces, the improved drainage system minimizes the chances of accidents and traffic delays, thereby enhancing the reliability and safety of the transportation network. Consequently, this proactive approach to water management in roadway design plays a crucial role in maintaining continuous operation and accessibility, significantly contributing to the overall resilience of the infrastructure against weather-related challenges.

Access/Connectivity

Please enter the household population located within a quarter mile buffer of the project location: 1a. Low-Income

1689

1b. Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Minorities

1562

12. Does the proposed project improve or provide new connectivity to a medical facility within a quarter mile buffer of the project location?

No

3. Does the proposed project improve or provide new connectivity to a school/college/university within a quarter mile buffer of the project location?

No

4. Does the proposed project improve or provide new connectivity to a social services facility within a quarter buffer of the project location?

No

Environmental Justice

Please enter household population located within quarter mile buffer of the project location. H-GAC staff can assist in gathering the data. 1a. Low-Income

1689

1b. Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Minorities

1562

1c. Household Population Under Poverty

308

1d. Disabled Persons

263

1e. Elderly Persons

111

1f. Limited English Proficiency

13

2. What is the average Livable Center Need Index within quarter mile buffer of the project location? H-GAC staff can assist in gathering the data.

8.1

3. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project provides benefits to vulnerable populations. Benefits include safety improvements, construction of or improvements to ped/bike facilities, or improvements to transit stops.

The proposed project will improve walking and biking through the inclusion of a shared use path parallel to the corridor.

4. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project avoids or mitigates adverse effects to vulnerable populations. A list of adverse effects was provided in detailed criteria document.

The Pearland Parkway extension will decrease traffic congestion as it will serve as alternative route to currently congested roads.

Impacts on Natural and Cultural Resources

1. Please provide a narrative explaining how the proposed project avoids or mitigates impacts to natural (flood plains, wetlands) and cultural (historic and archeological sites) resources. H-GAC staff can provide assistance in identifying natural and cultural resources located within a quarter mile buffer of the project location.

HGAC to provide this information.

2. Please provide Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) reductions provided by the project. H-GAC staff can provide assistance in calculating NOx and VOC reductions

HGAC to provide this information.

Innovation

1. Does the project propose to implement new infrastructure technologies to enhance accessibility, mobility, multimodalism, resiliency, reliability, or traffic operations?

No

2. Does the project propose to implement new autonomous/connected vehicle technology?

No

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