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Major Projects Questionnaire
Project Information
| Agency Name | Montgomery County |
| Project Title | FM 2432 Expansion |
| Facility/Street/Highway | FM 2432 |
| Limits | SH 75 to FM 1484 |
| Description | Expand from 2-lanes to 4-lane divided. Includes Railroad grade separation |
| Timeframe | Medium Term (6-10 Years) |
| Estimated Cost | $150,000,000.00 |
Regional Transportation Plan Goals
FM 2432, between SH 75 and FM 1484, is a 2-lane roadway, classified as a major collection. This section of FM 2432 is approximately 5.1 miles. The roadway does not meet current design standards. The roadway has narrow shoulders and has poor sight distance due to inadequate horizontal and vertical curves. The project proposes to widen FM 2432 from 2 to 4-lanes with a 16-foot-wide raised median; 10-foot-wide shoulders and a 10-foot-wide shared use path would be in both directions. The project is included in the Montgomery County Major Thoroughfare Plan. Within the limits of the City of Willis, a grade separation is proposed over the UPRR. The proposed improvements to FM 2432 meet the five goals of the 2045 RTP: 1. Improve Safety: Widening from two to four lanes and installing a raised median along the entire length of FM 2432 is anticipated to reduce crashes by 45% over the service life of 20 years. Grade separating FM 2432 over the UPRR will also yield safety benefits. 2. Achieve and Maintain a State of Good Repair: The proposed project would completely reconstruct this section of FM 2432, requiring minimal maintenance for at least 20 years after completion. 3. Move People and Goods Efficiently: As a proposed multimodal facility, FM 2432 would be able to efficiently move vehicles, goods, and pedestrians/cyclists in a safe manner. Grade separating FM 2432 over the UPRR will also improve mobility by reducing travel time delay and improving incident response time. 4. Strengthen Regional Economic Competitiveness: Proposed improvements to FM 2432 would provide enhanced connectivity for passenger vehicles and freight to SH 75, a relief route to I-45, and I-45 for this growing community. FM 2432 provides direct connectivity to the City of Willis from the surrounding residential areas. The proposed grade separated UPRR railroad crossing within the limits of the City of Wilis will also improve mobility. H-GAC 2045 population estimates a 210% growth from 2018 along with 27% growth in employment within the TAZ. The number of housing units is anticipated to increase by 32.5%. 5. Conserve and Protect Natural and Cultural Resources: Montgomery County will be conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed improvements along FM 2432. After assessing environmental resources and constraints, the alignment and footprint of the roadway will be designed to avoid, minimize and mitigation sensitive environmental resources (natural and cultural). By adding one additional travel lane in each direction, congestion along the facility would be reduced, therefore improving overall air quality.
Regional Significance
Roadway
Major Collector
Potential Crash Reductions
Project Corridor has had 286 Crashes with 0 Fatal. Total Fatality Crash Rate: 0
Of the 286 crashes, 102 had injuries and 0 fatal injuries. Total Serious Injury Crash Rate: 2.766
Widening from two to four lanes and installing a raised median along the entire length of FM 2432 is anticipated to reduce crashes by 45% over the service life of 20 years. Additional elements such as full outside shoulders improve safety and can enhance emergency response time. Proposed 10-foot-wide shared use paths along both sides can reduce crashes by 20%. Design elements will also include pedestrian crosswalks at intersections. Grade separating FM 2432 over the UPRR will also yield safety benefits.
Potential Congestion Reductions
No
1.0 – 1.25
As an alternative north/south connector route in between Willis and north Conroe, FM 2432 current and future traffic is greater than the existing current 2-lane capacity. Recent residential and commercial development is growing traffic throughout the corridor. Project will draw traffic away from SH 75 and IH-45. TTI value was obtained using the COMPAT TTI TAMU website/system. Existing TTI: 1.15
The widening of FM 2432 will provide congestion relief for automobile users. The proposed widening of FM 2432 is needed to support the future residential development and the projected growth in population and jobs within the City of Willis. 2045 population estimates a 210% growth from 2018 along with 27% growth in employment within the TAZ. The number of housing units is anticipated to increase by 32.5%. Project reconstruction and widening will significantly help this north/south corridor, with added capacity and safety enhancements. Safety Benefits: - Widen roadway to help accommodate current and future demand. Second travel lane will provide safe storage zones when cars are decelerating to make left/right turns. Additional lane will provide capacity for each direction, while increasing safety. - Improve horizontal and vertical profiles for greater sight visibility and stopping sight distances. - Improve existing signals alignment and function. Add lighting to intersection for better visibility. Work Types: Install Warning/Guide Signs, Improve Traffic Signals, Install Raised Median, Safety Treat Fixed Objects, Safety Lighting at Intersections, Install Pavement Markings, Install Edge Marking, Widen Paved Shoulder, Improve Vertical and Horizontal Alignments, Add Through Lane, and Convert 2-Lane Facility to 4-Lane Divided.
Connectivity to Jobs, Medical Facilities, and Activity Centers
Yes
The proposed project would improve connectivity to existing jobs; 2226 jobs (per 2018 data) and 2817 jobs (per 2045) within the ¼ mile buffer of the proposed FM 2432 project.
No
Yes
Proposed improvements to FM 2432 would provide enhanced connectivity to the City of Willis and SH 75, which serves as an alternate/relief route to I-45. The City of Willis has a current activity population density of 2.248 residents/square mile. 2045 population estimates a 210% growth from 2018 along with 27% growth in employment within the TAZ. The number of housing units is anticipated to increase by 32.5%.
State of Good Repair
Awaiting intel from TxDOT
Fair
The proposed project would completely reconstruct this section of FM 2432, requiring minimal maintenance for at least 20 years after completion. AADT (2022) = 10,592 AADT (2023) = 11,651 Maintenance Section Boundaries: Districts: Houston, Maintenance Section 5, Montgomery Maintenance Section.
Biking and Walking Conditions
The proposed project includes a 10’ shared use path along both sides of the roadway. The current facility does not have pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. Over the next 20 years, the number of housing units along the corridor is anticipated to increase over 30%.
Impacts to Vulnerable Populations
2015 weighted low to moderate-income household population = 56.6%
2021 Hispanic household population = 36.1% (3966 out of 10979), 2021 Non-Hispanic household population =11.2% (1235 out of 10979)
2021 household population under poverty = 3.9% (425 out of 10979)
2021 Disabled Persons = 6.9% (762 out of 10979)
2021 Elderly Persons = 4.2% (458 out of 10979)
2021 LEP = 4.8% (529 out of 10979)
19.2
The benefits of the proposed project such as improved mobility and safety, improved emergency response times, and increased operational efficiency of the proposed roadway would be experienced by all populations, including vulnerable communities. The addition of a 10-ft SUP along both sides of the roadway paired with pedestrian crosswalks would improve pedestrian access and connectivity within the proposed project corridor.
Extensive public engagement, including vulnerable populations, during all phases of the project, including planning, design, construction, and implementation will inform the project development process. Public involvement materials will be prepared in both English and Spanish and accommodation for other non-English speakers will be made as requested. The design will consider feedback from the community to address their needs within the project corridor. The proposed design will take into account the locations of community resources, especially those serving vulnerable populations and wherever possible avoid impacts to these resources. In addition, low-income and environmental justice communities will be identified using U.S. Census data and field verification; the design will avoid taking ROW from these communities and where possible consider specific community needs in these areas. For example, additional pedestrian crossings or additional outreach.
Hurricane Evacuation Route
No
No