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Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests

Brief Transportation & Legislative Updates

Featured Speaker: Michael Morris

Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction

Presentation of Board Slate

2015 Membership Campaign Update

Closing Comments

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Today’s Agenda

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Transportation Update

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Michael Morris Transportation Director, North Central

Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)

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Featured Speaker

MOST IMPORTANT PROJECTS TO THE IH 35W COALITION: IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEM

35W Coalition Annual Meeting

Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation

NCTCOG February 4, 2015

IH 35W Corridor Demographics

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IH 35W Corridor

Year 2015

Year 2040

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Population 770,998 1,395,831 87% Employment 488,093 813,641 67%

North Tarrant Express (NTE)

Segment 1(I-820 from IH 35W to SH 121)

Segment 2W (SH 121/SH 183 to FM 157/Industrial Boulevard)

$2.107 Billion Projected in Construction Costs

New Extension to the East 7

IH 35W from North of I-30 to South of I-820 (6.5 Miles)

$30 Million loan from the West

$1.2 Billion Projected in Construction Costs

Construction Began in 2013

Estimated Completion in 2017/2018

IH 35W - Segment 3B IH 35W from North of I-820 to US 81/287 (3.3 Miles) $177.3 Million Projected in Construction Costs Construction Began in 2013 Estimated Completion in 2017/2018

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Vandergriff Partnership*

Segment 3C “Skinny” (IH 35W from US 287 to SH 114): $150M

SH 114 (Trophy Lake Drive to Kirkwood Boulevard): $16M

SH 170 fix near Parish Lane: $21M

Estimated Completion of all Projects by 2020

*Vandergriff/Whitley/Eads

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SH 114/SH 170 Projects

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LEGEND Ramps

Frontage

Cross-Streets

Mainlanes

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– Remove SH 114 Bottleneck Between Kirkwood/Solana & SH 170

– At Least 3 Main lanes in each Direction on SH 114 to the East

– Traffic Improved in Roanoke, Trophy Club, and Westlake

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SH 170 Tolled Main Lanes

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Haslet Partnership

$35.1 Million Projected in Construction Costs

$11.2 Million for Design and Environmental Phases Currently Funded

3 Facilities Avondale – Haslet Connector Intermodal Parkway SH 170 Extension Thoroughfare No Toll Road West of IH 35W

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Multimodal Transportation Improvements

Relocation of the BNSF Railway Track

Relocation of FM 156

Extend Airport Runway

$80 Million Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) Loan

- FAA Repayment on loan estimated $51.3M - Repayment Timeframe 2017-2021 - Moderate RTC Risk (FAA Allocations)

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New GE Facility Requires a Test Track

Fort Worth is the Public Sector Lead

Coordination Between TxDOT, NCTCOG, Fort Worth, and Denton County

Regional Transportation Council has Allocated Unused Funds for BNSF Rail Relocation Project for a Test Track

Cost $12M

General Electric Locomotive Plant

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IH 35W/Alliance Area Freight

NAFTA Corridor

Heavy Freight Movement to/from IH 35W, SH 114, SH 170, US 377

Excellent Access to BNSF and Union Pacific Rail Lines

BNSF Alliance Intermodal Facility 600,000 Lifts Annually – 1,600 daily 12 Double-Stacked Intermodal Trains Daily

Fort Worth/Alliance Airport >135,000 Annual Flights

Alliance, Texas >140 Freight-Focused Facilities 15

BNSF/UP RR Crossing at Tower 55 from Meacham Blvd at Cotton Belt to Page Street at the BNSF Railway

$93.2 Million Projected in Construction Costs

Partnership with BNSF and UPRR

Regional Leverage

Completed 2014

Tower 55

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High/Higher Speed Passenger Rail

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Proposed Express Bus Partnership Express Bus Service Potential Partnership Between Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) Connects Major Universities and Employers Along the IH 35W Corridor Limited Number of Stops Increases Efficiency Targets Choice Riders with Larger Vehicles, Advanced Technology and Service Amenities

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Regional Transportation Council Legislative Program

Legislation to Actively Pursue

Identify Additional Transportation Revenue*

Retain Limited Authority for TxDOT to Enter into Public-Private Partnerships on Specific Projects

Support Full Funding for the AirCheckTexas Program (50% Mobility/Air Quality)

High-Speed Rail Governance *Concepts: Eliminate Diversions, Redirect Vehicle Sales, Rates

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www.35wcoalition.com

Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests

Brief Transportation & Legislative Updates

Featured Speaker: Michael Morris

Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction

Presentation of Board Slate

2015 Membership Campaign Update

Closing Comments

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Today’s Agenda

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Updates on NTE/1-35W Construction

Heather DeLapp

North Tarrant Infrastructure

Jason Crawford

TxDOT

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Project Updates

Segment 3A – I-30 to I-820

CLOSURES

• Southbound Northside Dr./Yucca Ave. off-ramp

• Northbound Chambers St. off-ramp

• Southbound Meacham Blvd. off-ramp (from westbound IH 820 only)

• Westbound Spur 280 from northbound I-35W

Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange

Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com

I-35W at Meacham Blvd.

COMPLETED

• First major bridge demolition at 28th Street

• First beam placement on the northbound frontage road north of Meacham Blvd.

• First traffic switch on southbound I-35W south of IH 820

Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange

Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com

I-35W south of Pharr St.

UPCOMING & ONGOING

• Construction of the northbound frontage road north of Meacham Blvd.

• Utility work on 28th St. & Meacham Blvd.

• Partial demolition of Spur 280 estimated later this month. Tentatively scheduled for Feb. 20-22.

Segment 3A - Progress I-35W – Downtown to I-820 Interchange

Lane closures can be found at www.northtarrantexpress.com

I-35W north of Meacham Blvd.

Footer Text Date

I-35W SEGMENT 3B UPDATE I-35W Coalition Meeting

February 4, 2015

Photo by Liam Frederick

Mission Statement

Work with others to provide safe and reliable

transportation solutions for Texas

Goals – Maintain a safe system – Address Congestion – Connect Texas communities – Become best-in-class state agency

Values – Trust – Integrity – Responsibility – Excellence – Service

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Winter Driving Safety Minute

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Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions

Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice

Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet back if you are behind a snow plow

Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first

If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction then straighten your vehicle

Use judgment before traveling on icy roads before conditions improve Check highway conditions at DriveTexas.

North Tarrant Express Facility Map

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Quick Facts

Length: 3.6 miles

Limits: North of I-820 to North Tarrant Parkway

Description – Adds four TEXpress lanes plus auxiliary lanes and some frontage roads – Doubles the existing capacity on I-35W

Progress: ~51% of construction complete (February 2015)

Est. Completion: 2016

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South of Western Center Blvd.

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May 2013 September 2014

South of Western Center Blvd.

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November 2014: Northbound frontage road at Fossil Creek Blvd. (looking south)

November 2014: Completed driveway work

November 2014: Curb and gutter

Western Center Blvd.

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May 2013 September 2014

Western Center Blvd.

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November 2014: Work at Sandshell Dr

November 2014: Storm water inlet construction

Western Center Blvd.

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November 2014: City of Fort Worth wastewater construction (near Ghengis Grill)

Detour for Southbound Exit to Western Center Blvd.

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Southbound Exit to Western Center Blvd. Area

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November 2014: Straddle cap construction

November 2014: Excavation for new exit ramp

November 2014: Southbound exit to Western Center Blvd. (background) and southbound TEXpress entrance ramp from Basswood Blvd. (foreground)

Western Center Blvd. Reconstruction Lane Assignments

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Western Center Blvd.

Note: Drawing not to scale. For informational purposes only.

LEGEND Construction Area

Basswood Blvd.

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May 2013 September 2014

Basswood Blvd.

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November 2014: Northbound TEXpress lanes exit to Basswood Blvd. bridge deck work

November 2014: Northbound main lane pavement construction south of Basswood Blvd.

November 2014: Northbound TEXpress lanes exit to Basswood Blvd. at frontage road

I-35W/US 287 Interchange

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May 2013 September 2014

I-35W/US 287 Interchange

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November 2014: Structure work for TEXpress direct connectors to US 287

November 2014: Northbound pavement construction south of US 81/287 direct connector

Detour for Southbound Entrance from N. Tarrant Pkwy.

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Public Information

Public Outreach – Mobility Coordinator: Jason Crawford, P.E. – jcrawford@tamu.edu – (817) 462-0534

Lane Closures – Coordination with NTE Mobility Partners – northtarrantexpress.com – E-alerts – Hotline: 1-888-NTE-2015

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THANK YOU

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Larry Anfin f/o Coors Distributing Co. of Fort Worth

Mike Berry

Hillwood Properties

Frank Bliss Cooper & Stebbins

Mac Churchill

Mac Churchill Acura

Bill Conley The Bondurant Group

Aaron Hegeman

BNSF Railway

Russell Laughlin Hillwood Properties

Brian Randolph

Mercantile Partners

Dr. Karen Rue Northwest ISD

Mark Schluter

Aguirre & Fields

Vicki Truitt V Truitt Consulting LLC

Rob Ramage

Texas Motor Speedway

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2015 Board Slate

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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY RENEWED:

PRESENTING Hillwood Properties GOLD ($5,000+) GE Mercantile Partners Pogue Construction

SILVER ($2,500+) Jacobs HCA North Hills Hospital Mica Corp.

BRONZE ($1,000+) Barney Holland Oil Bennett Benner Partners Blazing Trail Burns & McDonnell Centurion American Deloitte Durham School Services Fort Worth Chamber Halff Associates Lane Construction Corp. Mac Churchill Acura Peloton Land Solutions Trademark Property Co. The Bondurant Group

SMALL BUSINESS/ GOVERNMENT / RETAIL / ASSOCIATION ALDI, Inc. City of Fort Worth City of Haltom City City of Haslet City of Keller City of North Richland Hills Cooksey Communications DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club Downtown Fort Worth Inc. Dunaway Associates Northwest ISD Peter Cook Living Trust Tom Krampitz Town of Argyle Town of Flower Mound Town of Westlake TTI, Inc.

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2015 Membership Campaign

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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Questions and Closing Comments

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Upcoming Meetings

Annual TRTC/DRMC Joint Meeting Thursday, February 5, 2015 – 10 a.m.

Irving Convention Center 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving

Keynote Speaker State Rep. Larry Phillips

6th Annual Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit

Friday, February 13, 2015 – 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hurst Conference Center

1600 Campus Drive, Hurst Keynote Speaker

Victor Vandergriff, Commissioner, Texas Transportation Commission www.netransportationsummit.com