Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Outline Area Transportation Projects Update • Review of Dallas County Vision • South. East Area Transportation Alliance • Loop 9 -History -Facts -Study Area -Regional Outer Loop Concept -Dallas County Participation -Process -Project Information Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Dallas County Vision Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update DALLAS COUNTY VISION 2007 -2017 Dallas County government Models Interagency Partnerships and Collaboration. Dallas County is a Healthy Community. Dallas County is Safe, Secure, and Prepared. Dallas County proactively addresses Critical Regional Issues. Dallas County is the Destination of Choice for Residents and Businesses. “ VISION GIVES DIRECTION TO DALLAS COUNTY ‘S FUTURE” Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

S. E. A. T. A SEATA’s Mission To build partnerships among stakeholders and to facilitate the sharing of information and exchange of ideas about transportation and other infrastructure issues impacting growth and development in the southeast region of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 History 1957 - Need first identified; Thoroughfare Report of Dallas Area Master Plan Commission 1964 - Upgraded to an “Outer Loop” concept as identified by Greater Dallas Planning Council 1968 - Texas Highway Commission authorized outer loop around Dallas, designating it as part of a highway system to be known as Loop 9. 1976 - Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) audit leads to the cancellation of the Loop 9 Freeway as originally approved. SH 161 and SH 190 adopted over Loop 9 1986 - Mobility 2000; The Regional Transportation Plan identified SH 190 as a freeway from IH 35 to IH 30 1991 - Dallas County voters approved the 1991 Bond Program, authorizing $900, 000 for the Loop 9 Feasibility and Route Alignment Study. 1995 - Feasibility and Route Alignment Study authorized for Loop 9 Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Recent History 1997 - “Technically Preferred Alignment” approved and/or adopted by many corridor cities; July of that same year, the Consultant completes Draft Final Report and; the project was put on hold due to scoping and funding issues; In August, discussions continue between Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Consultant, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to determine additional scope of the project and to identify additional funding 1999 - Loop 9 Project website started 20012002 Loop 9 Task Force Meeting and a Series of Public Meetings held; Newsletters issued; Major Investment Study Findings revealed 2002 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Study begins 20032004 From December to March, Study placed on hold while Glenn Heights, Lancaster, and Red Oak determine location of IH 35 & Loop 9 interchange 2004 Project budget supplement approved by STTC, RTC, and County Commissioners; Notice to proceed issued in November 2006 - A series of Loop 9 Task Force Meetings are held; Texas Department of Transportation (Tx. DOT) adopts project from Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Facts • + 44 mile corridor that runs from Mesquite (IH-20 to Midlothian (US 287) • Involves 18 cities, 3 counties in partnership with Tx. DOT, NCTCOG, and others • Study area + 200 square miles Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Study Area Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Regional “Outer Loop” Concept Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Dallas County Participation in the Loop 9 Process • Dallas County voters approved 1991 Bond Program, which included funding for the initial Loop 9 Feasibility and Route Alignment Study • Funds spent on Loop 9 from 1991 -2007 Total = $2, 286, 442* Dallas County Total = $1, 343, 070 Dallas County Share = 58. 7% • Dallas County initially served as the lead agency for this project -Working with consultants -Making sure consultant fees were paid -Public Outreach -Coordinating Public meetings • Tx. DOT adopts project from Dallas County in mid-2006 • Dallas County continues to serve as the liaison between the cities and Tx. DOT * Does not include Tx. DOT expenses after Tx. DOT took lead in project Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Where We Are and Next Steps in the Process • The DEIS is currently under review by Tx. DOT in Austin • Once approved, the DEIS will be forwarded for review by FHWA in Austin and FHWA Headquarters in Atlanta, GA • There will be a 45 day public review period for the DEIS prior to the public hearing • Public Hearing is anticipated for late 2008/early 2009 Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

Dallas County Area Transportation Projects Update Loop 9 For Project Information Contact Timothy Nesbitt Project Manager Tx. DOT Transportation Engineer DAL - District Advance Planning (214) 320 -6245 TNESBIT@dot. state. tx. us You May also Visit the Loop 9 website at: www. loop 9. org Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price