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I-35 Capital Express Program Susan Fraser, P.E., CFM – Mobility35 Program Manager Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 March 8, 2022 I-35 Capital Express Program  Three stand-alone projects: – North - SH 45 North to US 290 East. – Central - US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. – South - SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast.  Proposes to add non-tolled, high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lanes. https://my35capex.com/ Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 2 I-35 Capital Express Central Project Scope  Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East.  Length: 8 miles.  Project details: direction. – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each – Managed lanes, such as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are a set of lanes within a highway that are separated from the mainlanes. Access is controlled by placing restrictions on use. – Reconstruct ramps, bridges and intersections. – Improve frontage roads. – Enhance bicycle and pedestrian paths. – Accommodate transit routes. Estimated construction cost: $4.9 billion Anticipated construction start: 2025 Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 3 Where We Are in the Process Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 4 Community Input = Community Changes INPUT OPPORTUNITY WHAT WE HEARD • • Virtual and in-person event held in fall 2021. TxDOT presented two build alternatives (along with the no- build alternative) moving forward. • Community feedback collected over 45-day comment period. • No higher, no wider. • More east-west crossings for better connectivity. • More bicycle and pedestrian enhancements. • Encourage transit. • Maintain Holly Street connection. • Urban feel to downtown. • Use TxDOT right of way to create land for development. • Reduce impacts to homes and businesses. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 5 Public Outreach 3 PUBLIC MEETINGS With a virtual option 5 VOICE MEETINGS 63 MEETINGS Agency coordination meetings and workshops 52 MEETINGS With community members and leaders 50+ ORGANIZATIONS Represented in public meetings 18,000 PARTICIPANTS In virtual and in-person meetings Engagement included: • Business and property owners • Community members • Elected officials • Neighborhood associations • Nonprofit organizations • Professional organizations • Public agencies Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 6 Key Proposed Refinements on Alternatives 2 & 3 Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 7 Refinements Since Public Meeting Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 8 Alternatives Undergoing Evaluation Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 9 Enhanced East-west Connectivity Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 10 New Bicycle/Pedestrian-only Accommodations Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 11 Envision I-35 4th Street – Looking West (Alternatives 2 and 3) Lady Bird Lake – Looking South (Alternatives 2 and 3) Renderings are concepts only. Further analysis and coordination are required. All features are subject to change. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 12 Envision I-35 Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 13 Envision I-35 at Riverside Drive Modified Alternative 3 – Looking Northeast Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 14 Envision I-35 at 3rd Street Modified Alternative 3 – Looking Northeast In this rendering, both the northbound and southbound I-35 frontage roads are located on the west side of I-35 Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 15 Envision I-35 at 3rd Street Modified Alternative 3 with Caps/Deck Plazas – Looking Northeast In this rendering, both the northbound and southbound I-35 frontage roads are located on the west side of I-35 under the cap/deck plaza. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 16 Envision I-35 at 8th Street Modified Alternative 3 – Looking South Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 17 Envision I-35 at 8th Street Modified Alternative 3 with Caps/Deck Plazas – Looking South Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 18 Envision I-35 Frontage Road/Edgewood Avenue Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 19 Future Corridor Technologies Our “future proofing” technologies will integrate autonomous and connected vehicles (AV/CV), protect against extreme weather, reduce life-cycle costs, optimize existing infrastructure and change the use and capacity of our infrastructure systems. Types of technologies: • Fiber backbone – Dedicated, high-speed communications link between devices and traffic management center. • Road weather systems/weather proofing – Pavement temperature systems that provide road and bridge condition assessments. • Wrong-way detection – Flashing LEDs and/or thermal imagery cameras to detect wrong-way drivers and prevent accidents. • Autonomous, Connected and Electric Vehicles – Exclusive AV lanes, enhanced striping and signage to connect with AV/CV and charging stations for electric vehicles. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 20 Live35 (Locally Influenced Visual Enhancements) Live35 will provide opportunities for the community to give input and feedback about the different types of visual enhancements for the project team to consider as the I-35 Capital Express Central project moves forward. Survey respondents top ranked aesthetic elements: – Lighting for safety and to highlight aesthetic elements (not the lighting fixtures themselves). – Landscape plantings. – Concrete wall panels. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 21 Outreach to Diverse Populations • TxDOT is hosting “pop-up” meetings in diverse and underserved areas of the community to engage and inform the public about the I-35 Capital Express Central project. • Location for meetings will be along the Central corridor in high-traffic, public areas. • Materials will be available online. • Community members will be able to provide feedback. answer questions. • Project team members will be available to North Lamar Transit Center in summer 2021. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 22 Initiative to Address Homelessness (IAH) The goal of Mobility35 IAH is to proactively address the future displacement of individuals in a humane and safe manner. Program History and Mobility35 Contributions: • The program launched in 2017 to address pedestrian safety and displacement issues related to construction projects. • TxDOT committed staffing and resources to the initiative including: − Trained and certified more than 75 TxDOT employees and contractors in Mental Health First Aid. − Assisted in raising $50,000 to expand supportive housing opportunities. • The vision for a supportive transitional facility leads to planning and development of Esperanza Community. Esperanza community site plan. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 23 Upcoming What’s next? • VOICE meeting #7 – April 2022; focus on bike/ped. • Environmental studies and design refinement. • Live35 meetings. • Pop-in meetings. Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 24 How to Provide Feedback/Ask Questions EMAIL CapExCentral@txdot.gov MAIL I-35 Capital Express Central Project Team 7901 N. I-35 Austin, TX 78753 ONLINE My35CapEx.com (online form) For general questions about the project, please contact: Michelle Cooper, P.E. Michelle.Cooper@TxDOT.gov (512) 832-7357 Comments and questions may be submitted via email at any time during the project development process. My35CapEx. com Mueller Commission March 8, 2022 25 THANK YOU Mueller Commission March 8, 2022