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Kimley-Hornand Associates, Inc.Sherman-Denison MPO

FM 691 CORRIDOR STUDY

Sherman-Denison MPOTransportation Policy Board

MeetingAugust 13, 2008



AgendaAgenda

Project OverviewUS 75/FM 691 InterchangeUS 75 Ramping AlternativesFM 691 Corridor Typical SectionsExtension to SH 289Access ManagementSchedule


Study AreaStudy Area

FM 691FM 691

FM 1

417

FM 1

417

NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD


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SH 2

89FU

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289

GRAYSON COUNTY

COLLEGE

GRAYSON COUNTY

COLLEGE

CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEX

CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEXHOTEL/

CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION

CENTER TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER

TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER

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31FM

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FM 1

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LOY LAKE

LOY LAKE

SPUR 503SPUR 503

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT

PROPOSED TOWN CENTER



Proposed Developments near Proposed Developments near US 75/FM 691US 75/FM 691Cigna Office ComplexTexoma Medical Center (2010)Hotel/Convention Center (2010)Proposed Town Center (2015)


ShortShort--Term Site Generated Trips Term Site Generated Trips

6,100 trips

2,900 trips

8,400 trips

5,400 trips

6,800 trips

Projected 27,700 Additional Daily Trips


LongLong--Term Site Generated TripsTerm Site Generated Trips

6,100 trips

2,900 trips

8,400 trips

5,400 trips

6,800 trips

20,000 trips

15,000 trips 5,000 trips

Projected 67,700 Additional Daily Trips


US 75/FM 691 in ShortUS 75/FM 691 in Short--TermTerm

Close Proximity of SB Exit Ramp to DrivewayHeavy U-turn traffic to TMC and from Hotel/Convention CenterNB access to US 75 from TMC, CIGNA, and Office limitedSignalize interchange, Pool Road and Town Center Blvd.Operates acceptably with existing geometry

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Existing network – start at 7:12


US 75/FM 691 in LongUS 75/FM 691 in Long--TermTermIncreases total trips from 30,000 to 70,000SB Exit Ramp results in poor operation and potential safety issuesNB Entrance Ramp over capacityNB access to US 75 from TMC, CIGNA, and Office limitedGateway Blvd over capacityU-turn traffic to TMC and from Hotel/Convention Center & Town Center


Recommended ShortRecommended Short--Term Term Improvements for US 75/FM 691Improvements for US 75/FM 691

Limited access for planned driveway (inbound only)

Signalize major intersections once warranted

Existing configuration projected to operate acceptable in short-term


Recommended LongRecommended Long--Term Term Improvements for US 75/FM 691Improvements for US 75/FM 691

Four through lanes along FM 691 with exclusive turn lanes for major access pointsUS 75 ramp alternatives


Benefit for US 75 Ramp AlternativesBenefit for US 75 Ramp Alternatives

Improve local access to proposed developmentsMinimize safety and operational impacts to the interchange and local roadwaysImprove regional movement


US 75 Ramp Option Methodology US 75 Ramp Option Methodology

Provide necessary distance between ramp and access

Proper weaving distances

Maximize interchange operation

Maintain access

Loy Lake

Loy Lake

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Pool

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Road

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Blue FlameTerrell Road

Fallon Dr.

Spur 503


TxDOTTxDOT’’s Planned Ultimate US 75 s Planned Ultimate US 75 Ramp Configuration Ramp Configuration

Provide full ramp access to Fallon Drive for improved Midway Mall access

Maintain full ramp access to FM 691

Loy Lake

Loy Lake

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31FM 691

Pool

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Road

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Fallon Dr.

Spur 503

RemoveNew

Existing


US 75 Ramp Option 1US 75 Ramp Option 1Flip FM 691 ramps to provide frontage road access

Eliminate direct connectors to/from Spur 503

Move NB Entrance from FM 691 and SB Exit to FM 691

Continuous NB Frontage Road goes under Spur 503

Loy Lake

Loy Lake

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31FM 691

Pool

Roa

d

Ther

esa

Road

SH 9

1


Fallon Dr.

Spur 503

Hotel/Conv.

Town Center

Cigna

TMC

Future Dev.

Future Dev.

RemoveNew

Existing


US 75 Ramp Option 2 US 75 Ramp Option 2 Flip SB Entrance ramp from Loy Lake

Flip FM 691 ramps

NB Frontage Road spans over Spur 503 and WB to NB DC

Eliminate NB to EB DC in order to provide NB Entrance ramp from FM 691

Loy Lake

Loy Lake

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31FM 691

Pool

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Road

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Fallon Dr.

Spur 503

Hotel/Conv.

Town Center

Cigna

TMC

Future Dev.

Future Dev.

RemoveNew

Existing


US 75 Ramp Option 3US 75 Ramp Option 3Rural diamond interchange for Spur 503 with uninterrupted frontage roads

Flip FM 691 ramps

New ramps between Loy Lake and FM 691

Loy Lake

Loy Lake

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31FM 691

Pool

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Road

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Fallon Dr.

Spur 503

Hotel/Conv.

Town Center

Cigna

TMC

Future Dev.

Future Dev.

RemoveNew

Existing


FM 691 Corridor GoalsFM 691 Corridor Goals

Improve east-west movement and provide connection to future SH 289Sub-regional alternate to US 82Outline an access plan for future development


FM 691 Corridor Typical SectionFM 691 Corridor Typical Section

FM 691FM 691

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417

FM 1

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GRAYSON COUNTY

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CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION



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LOY LAKE

LOY LAKE

SPUR 503SPUR 503

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT


DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT



LA C

IMA

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IMA

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FM 691 Corridor Typical SectionFM 691 Corridor Typical Section (Future SH 289 to FM 131) (Future SH 289 to FM 131)

Rural four-lane with potential expansion to six lanes


FM 691 Corridor Typical SectionFM 691 Corridor Typical Section (FM 131 to Texoma Parkway) (FM 131 to Texoma Parkway)

Urban four-lane with potential expansion to six lanes


FM 691 Corridor EvaluationFM 691 Corridor Evaluation (Future SH 289 to FM 131)(Future SH 289 to FM 131)

FM 691FM 691

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FM 1

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GRAYSON COUNTY

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CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION



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LOY LAKE

LOY LAKE

SPUR 503SPUR 503

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DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT



LA C

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IMA

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Need for FM 691 ExtensionNeed for FM 691 Extension

Future SH 289 extension Future industrial development along SH 289Intermodal development at the AirportSub-regional alternative to US 82


FM 691FM 691

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GRAYSON COUNTY

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CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION



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LOY LAKE

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SPUR 503SPUR 503

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DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT



LA C

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IMA

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PLAINVIEW RD.PLAINVIEW RD.

Option

A

Option

B

Option

C

FM 691 Corridor EvaluationFM 691 Corridor Evaluation (Future SH 289 to FM 131)(Future SH 289 to FM 131)


FM 691FM 691

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FM 1

417



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GRAYSON COUNTY

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GRAYSON COUNTY

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CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION



FM 1

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131 SH

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SH 9

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT


DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT



LA C

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LA C

IMA

FM 1

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131


Option

A

Option

B

Option

C

Comparison of New FM 691 Alignments Comparison of New FM 691 Alignments (Future SH 289 to FM 131)(Future SH 289 to FM 131)

Feature Option A Option B Option CLength Used Along Existing Plainview Road (miles)

0.75 2.5 3.0

Total Length of New Roadway (miles) 2.5 3.5 4.1

Total Length along existing FM 691 2.65 1.5 1.0

Total New ROW Needed (acres) 56 57 62

Estimated Cost of New Alignment Roadway $10 million $14 million $16.4 million

Estimated Total Construction Cost $21 million $19.6 million $20.4 million


Feature Quantities

Total Length of Roadway(miles)1.75

Total New ROW Needed (acres) minimal

Estimated Cost of Widened Roadway $10.5million

FM 691FM 691

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FM 1

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GRAYSON COUNTY

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CONVENTION CENTER

HOTEL/ CONVENTION



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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT


DEVELOPMENT FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT



LA C

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LA C

IMA

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Option

A

Option

B

Option

C

Evaluation of FM 691 Corridor Evaluation of FM 691 Corridor (FM 131 to Texoma Parkway)(FM 131 to Texoma Parkway)


FM 691 Corridor Phased FM 691 Corridor Phased ImplementationImplementation



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Phase 1 Phase 4

Option

A

Phase 3Phase 2Phase 2 Phase 3

Option

B

Phase 2 Phase 3Option

C


Access ManagementAccess Management

Driveway managementMedian design and controlSignal spacingInterchange design and layoutCoordinated land uses


Example of relatively poor access Example of relatively poor access managementmanagement


Example of relatively good access Example of relatively good access managementmanagement


Bad Cross AccessBad Cross Access


Good Shared AccessGood Shared Access


Supporting Street CirculationSupporting Street Circulation

Source: Vergil Stover


Access Management PolicyAccess Management Policy

FM 691 Corridor Access Management Plan developed through MPO• Driveway spacing• Median openings• Corner clips• Acceleration/deceleration lanes

Assist TxDOT and Cities with access for future development


ScheduleScheduleEvaluation of Existing Conditions – June 2008Develop Conceptual Alternatives – June 2008Technical Steering Committee – June 25, 2008Evaluate Conceptual Alternatives – July 2008Transportation Policy Board Meeting – August 13, 2008Public Meeting – August 20, 2008Completion of Alternatives Comparison – August 2008Finalize FM 691 Corridor Study Report – October 2008


FM 691 CORRIDOR STUDY

Sherman-Denison MPOTransportation Policy Board Meeting

August 13, 2008



Trip DistributionTrip Distribution

Site10%

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40%

10%

40%

Site10%

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55%

10%

25%

Cigna Office Complex (Existing) Hotel/Convention Center (2010)Proposed Town Center (2015)Future Development on Southern Quadrants (2015)

Texoma Medical Center (2010)Medical / Dental Office (2010)

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FM 691 CORRIDOR STUDY - sdmpo.org · 8/13/2008 · Sherman-Denison MPO and Associates, Inc. US 75 Ramp Option 1. Flip FM 691 ramps to provide frontage road access Eliminate direct