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I-35 Capital Express Program Tommy Abrego, P.E.| Mobility35 Program Manager COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022 About Tommy Abrego ▪ Born and raised in Austin, TX. – Grew up in North Austin. – Now lives in South Austin. ▪ Driven both directions on I-35 his whole life. ▪ Has seen the growth of Austin in the recent years. ▪ Recognizes the need for a safe transportation solution and should be one of the main highway facilities in the heart of Texas. True motivation is his son, Javi. ▪ ▪ He wants to get IH-35 right so Javi is able to drive on IH-35 and see the true enhancement in mobility along the corridor. Javi loves to watch the Longhorns play (Hook ‘Em!). ▪ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 2 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/ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 3 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: – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each direction. – 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 COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 4 Where We Are in the Process COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 5 Alternatives Undergoing Evaluation COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 6 Public Outreach COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 7 Community Input = Community Changes INPUT OPPORTUNITIES In-person events with virtual options held in fall 2021. Tabling at community events in diverse and underserved areas to garner feedback. TxDOT presented changes to Alternative 2 and revealed Modified Alternative 3. In-person meetings with virtual options to collect feedback about the proposed alternatives held in winter and spring 2022. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 8 Community Input = Community Changes COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 9 Refinements Since Public Meeting COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 10 East-West Connectivity ▪ Proposed new bicycle and pedestrian bridges would provide four new bridges for both Alternative 2 and Modified Alternative 3. ▪ New widened bridges will be along the I-35 Capital Express Central Corridor for both Alternative 2 and Modified Alternative 3. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 11 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 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. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 12 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: – 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. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 13 Live35 (Locally Influenced Visual Enhancements) Top Ranked Aesthetic Elements (per survey): Lighting for safety and to highlight aesthetic elements Landscape plantings Concrete wall panels Upcoming Live35 Aesthetic Meetings 09/27/22 Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 09/29/22 Austin Energy Headquarters 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. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 14 Outreach to Diverse Populations Pop-up Meetings Pop-up Meeting #1 at East Communities YMCA. Pop-up Meeting #2 at South Congress Transit Center. Pop-up Meeting #3 at North Lamar Transit Center. Pop-up Meeting #4 at Rainbow Shops (Capitol Plaza). Pop-up Meeting #5 at Citi Trends. Pop-up Meeting #6 at Goodwill Central Texas on Riverside. Pop-up Meeting #7 at Goodwill Central Texas on Airport Blvd. Pop-up Meeting #8 at the Mueller Farmer’s Market. 07/28/21 07/30/21 08/02/21 08/06/21 03/22/22 03/23/22 03/24/22 04/10/22 04/23/22 06/01/22 Pop-up Meeting #9 at the Spring Fling in the Branch Park Pavilion. Pop-up Meeting #10 at the Future of Downtown at Waterloo Amphitheater. 06/18/22 Pop-up Meeting #11 at the Juneteenth Festival. COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 15 Initiative to Address Homelessness (IAH) 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. Program History and Mobility35 Contributions The goal of Mobility35 IAH is to proactively address the future displacement of individuals in a humane and safe manner. COA Urban Transportation Commission Esperanza community site plan September 6, 2022 16 How to Provide Feedback/Ask Questions COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 17 THANK YOU COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022