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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5876-01-2024 (2)A Resolution NO. 5876-01-2024 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE: TRANSIT ROUTE 89 MODE AND EXTENSION AND CROSS-SECTIONS FOR EAST LANCASTER A VENUE, BRIDGE STREET AND BRENTWOOD STAIR ROAD WHEREAS, enhancements to Eas t Lancaster A venue , Bridge Street, and Brentwood Stair Road are necessary to improve safety , multimodal connectivity, and support economic development ; and WHEREAS , City of F ort Worth leadership will empower interdepartmental and interagency collaboration to maximize economic development , expand premium mobility options , enhance the sense of place, promote environmental quality and equitable outcomes for Eastside residents and a world-class city ; and WHEREAS, a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) is defined as an alternative evaluated through the local planning process and will be used in Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for East Lancaster Avenue -State Highway 180 (SH-180) and Interstate 30; and WHEREAS, East Lancaster Avenue (SH-180) is owned and managed by TxDOT and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) coordinates regional planning needs, and, as such, will decide the final configuration and design of East Lancaster A venue, Interstate 30, as well as Fort Worth to Houston High-Speed Rail ; and WHEREAS, the Eastside Transportation Plan examines Lancaster A venue from Jones Street to Dottie Lynn Parkway; and WHEREAS, the Eastside Transportation Plan examines Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road from Oakland Boulevard to IH-820; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has ownership of Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road which parallel Interstate Highway 30 (IH-30) between Oakland Boulevard and IH-820; and WHEREAS, TxDOT will soon begin a study to determine the future improvements of IH-30 between IH-35W and the Fort Worth City Limits, extending to Cooper Street in the City of Arlington ; and WHEREAS, Trinity Metro's Route 89 currently provides a transit connection from Fort Worth Central Station to the Historic Handley Urban Village along East Lancaster Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Route 89 transit service will need to connect into the future I-30 corridor high-intensity transit service between Fort Worth and Dallas and Arlington's VIA On-Demand Service; and WHEREAS, the recommended LPA cross-section for East Lancaster A venue is a technology managed corridor consistent with the NCTCOG Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the recommended LPA cross-section(s) for Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road includes a four-lane , two-way road and a two-lane , two-way road; and WHEREAS, the recommended LPA for Route 89 is the Red Route and Tech-Based Rapid Transit with premium amenities; and WHEREAS, the LPA was presented for feedback through a series of public open houses on October 17 , 18 , and 19, 2023 and displayed in a virtual open house on the project website for review and comment from October 16 to November 20, 2023; and WHEREAS, a list of environmental commitments was compiled to document project features and betterments reflective of City of Fort Worth priorities and public feedback. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, THAT: Section 1. The City of Fort Worth supports the Locally Preferred Alternatives in Exhibit A as follows: 1. East Lancaster Avenue as a managed technology corridor consistent with the NCTCOG Metropolitan Transportation Plan. 2. Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road , which include a four-lane , two-way and a two- lane , two-way road. 3. For Route 89, the Red Route transit alignment extension along East Lancaster Avenue and Dottie Lynn/Eastchase Parkway; and Tech-Based Rapid Transit with premium transit features. Section 2. The City of Fort Worth supports Exhibit B, the City's requested Environmental Commitments for inclusion in design considerations. Adopted this 23 rd day of January, 2024. ATTEST r>..~ Jannette S. 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' � ' - � r �14 •��: ' - 'w. � - � �� I 1 Table of Contents Summary and Study Area (Kick off -Fall 2022) .............................................................................................................. 3 Alternatives Analysis Process (January-August 2023) ............................................................................................... 4 Recommended LPA for Transit Mode/Route 89-Spur (October 2023) .................................................................. 4 Desired Universal Features for Transit Route 89/Spur LPA ................................................................................... 4 Recommended Route LPA (Red Route-Downtown to Eastchase/lH30 using Dottie Lynn) ................... 5 Recommended Mode LPA ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Recommended Roadway LPA Cross -Sections (October 2023) .................................................................................. 5 Desired Universal Roadway features ............................................................................................................................. 5 East Lancaster Avenue (Managed Technology Corridor) ....................................................................................... 6 Cross -Section Benefits .................................................................................................................................................... 6 IH 35W to Riverside Drive ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Riverside Drive to Dottie Lynn Parkway ................................................................................................................... 7 I Erie Street to Forest Street ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Forest Street to Handley Drive .................................................................................................................................. 10 Rosehill Drive to Sandy Lane ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Eastchase Parkway/Dottie Lynn Parkway (Owned by City of Fort Worth) ................................................. 11 Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road (Owned by City of Fort ,Worth) ................................................. 11 Input Process and Next Steps ........................................................................................................................................ 11 LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 2 Summary and Study Area (Kick off -Fall 2022) The City of Fort Worth in partnership with TxDOT, NCTCOG, and Trinity Metro is working to develop the Eastside Transportation Plan . The plan will : • Develop a locally preferred alternative (LPA) for roadway layouts on East Lancaster Avenue, along with Brentwood Stair Road and Bridge Street (from Oakland Boulevard to Bridgewood Drive) and for premium transit route and vehicle type(s) for Route 89 between Downtown, Handley Drive and the Eastchase Parkway/1-30 shopping area. • Serve as a coordinating document for federal processes on identified roadway and transit components to inform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, design, and construction along East Lancaster Avenue. • Create a capital plan for transportation improvements on other local roadways and transportation routes. • Develop form-based zoning and regulating plans for development areas . @l MS-I!. LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Mt.lOO'IIIIROOo; D11 i ____ j .::,....., ---------- -• • Page 3 Alternatives Analysis Process (January-August 2023) An analysis of current conditions, and needs assessment were developed reviewing existing transportation data and policy, past plans, economic factors, safety trends, land use, and other information. The City team also conducted an extensive review of relevant examples from peer communities . The City and NCTCOG considered TxDOT performance standards as a part of the road layout design process to maintain consistency with ot~er state projects. They also balanced the need for transit along the corridor with Trinity Metro. Alternatives were developed and evaluated for the transit mode and route, and roadways using the following processes : ~ Transit Route • Goal: Extend Route 89 -Spur from its current end -point at Handley Drive to the Eastchase/1-30 shopping area • Potential Routes: Dottie Lynn option and Handley option • Criteria: Right-of-way impacts , travel time, and potential connections to destinations and other transit routes ~i;;J'-i Transit Mode • Goal : Select transit mode for Route 89 • Criteria: capacity, frequency, costs , and service types • Modes Evaluated: local bus , high-capacity bus , light-rail, and streetcar JI\ Roadways I • Goal : Se lect Locally Preferred Roadway Layout • Criteria: can accommodate cars , freight , transit, pedestrians, and bicycles in the right-of way, are constructible, reasonable cost/benefits, and Future Proof. • Roadways : East Lanaster, Brentwood Stair, Bridge Street The adopted LPA represents the City's desired project elements but is subject to changes after adoption by project implementers, in this case TxDOT, due to physical constraints and funding in design process. Recommended LPA for Transit Mode/Route 89-Spur (October 2023) Desired Universal Features for Transit Route 89/Spur LPA: It's envisioned that this route will have premium features to enhance rider experience and route reliability, such as high-frequency service, off-board fare collection, Wi-Fi, air-conditioned shelters, restrooms, bike/scooter parking, real-time arrival information, level-boarding (no stairs), and other premium features . LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 4 Recommended Route LPA (Red Route-Downtown to Eastchase/lH30 using Dottie Lynn): The recommended LPA for trans it route uses East Lancaster Avenue to Eastchase Parkway due to the availability of open land, less disruption to existing communities, con structability, and provides quicker service . This route connects to Eastchase shopping and planned high -intens ity transit on IH 30 between Fort Worth and Dallas, opens up opportunities to use transit to get to the eastern suburbs, and connects with Arlington 's on demand "VIA " transit service. This route can also be extended to Trinity Lakes Station in the future. The other route (green) evaluated (not recommended) used Handley Drive and Ederville Road. t h!'>I Fort Wo .,. Levend ij 9uUer-Place St(ll ij Dottle Lym Route Stops Handley Ra.rteStqis -Butlt!r PLilee Routt! Option -Dottie Lyn,, Route -H.-dey Row! --~ to Oownla.Yn -• FutUrll raw.tbil -Existing Acu.e S'9 0 Centr,iStation -Otheflb;te5 0 Fc1U<e IH·JO Tr.>nofe< Station Recommended Mode LPA: ~o•, .,,,.1' .'°'f Future IH-30 Express Route t; ,iri,Jo.-ti,,x;~ Dr ;: l ,J,k•,1,f1,ng:tDf' t'.tllt('a,,,,..., ;1' Pote ntial connection to I Trin ity Lakes ',,, ' I Technology Rapid Transit using busses is being recommended as it can handle current and future ridership needs . Advanced technology will be used to create a reliable, safe and premium experience for all modes along the corridor. The route's infrastructure will be developed to meet future demand and capitalize on new technologies. Recommended Roadway LPA Cross-Sections (October 2023) Desired Universal Roadway features: World-class roadway design is envisioned and will include access management (driveway consolidations and shared access), fiber-optics, enhanced traffic signals, improved pedest r ian and bicycle accommodations, flexible LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 5 curb space for loading, freight, and parking , street trees and green infrastructure, lighting, and other features. The LPA includes a four-lane section for IH 35W to Riverside Drive and six lanes from Riverside Drive to Dottie Lynn Parkway/City Limit. The segment from Pine Street to /H -82 0 is now fully funded . See next steps : East Lancaster Avenue (SH 180) Pine to IH 820 Funding Profile Funding Activities Funding Percent Source Amount Project Cost State TxDOT Preliminary Engineering and Right of Way $15,000,000 8.2 % Local Franchise Utilities $2,000,000 1.1 % State TxDOT (Category 2) RAISE Grant Match -Construction $5,000,000 2.7% State Tx DOT Leveraged (Category 2) Match -Construction $24,713,968 13 .6% Local City of Fort Worth -Constru ction $16,430, 160 9.0 % Federal TxDOT Existing Leveraged (Category 2) -Construction $98,855,872 54.4 % Federal RAISE Grant -Construction $20,000,000 11.0% TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING $182,000,000 100.0% East Lancaster Avenue (Managed Technology Corridor): The following section illustrates the LPA cross -sections for East Lancaster Avenue . The cross -sections were presented to the public through a series of public open houses held from October 17-19, 2023 at three locations in the study area. The cross-sections were also displayed in a virtual public open house with a comment period from October 17 -November 20, 2023 . It is important to note that NCTCOG and TxDOT have the final say on the design of the East Lancaster Avenue . All cross -sections developed for this study are subject to change based on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the environmental and design phases of the project. Cross-Section Benefits • Combination of Managed/Tech + access management + shared use path estimated to reduce crashes by 30 %+ over the next 20 years . • Allows more left-turn opportunities at median openings when compared to center-running transit. • Operates at an acceptable level-of service for vehicles with enhanced multimodal and freight access and connectivity. • Shorter transit headways, more reliable and efficient transit experience. LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 6 IH 35W to Riverside Drive ... n 12" -· 9" ~nt.ngstnp ..-. fj ..-. ..... --- ,. ,,. °"""' ne Dft-..e4:lne *Not drawn to scale ii 0 l1 ... ... ,, ' i .. ti' ,. 9" ·~· 0,...,---lranstt she lfl ,._,.a Reconst ruct four-lane undivided roadway with access management and ped/bike path . Riverside Drive to Dottie Lynn Parkway Reconstruct roadway with si x lanes (expanded to si x lanes east of IH 820) as a technology managed corridor with ped/bike paths, and enhanced signals and operations. *Not drawn to scale ... ------- I 12 I .. f1 r 10' Qh~1t!d LIM?~lh .-Mr:t "UJ 5:TII" Ted1UJW• lrh>l'l.,n.-: l >rr.,e l,"11",Q r.1te1an (Gal' .. ~l LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 7 Addressing ROW Concerns in the East of 1-820 The right-of-way (ROW) along East Lancaster Avenue is constrained to varying levels east of 1-820, narrowing from six lanes divided with a median to four undivided lanes between 1-820 and Dottie Lynn Parkway . Constraints are particular ly concerning in the Hand ley Historic District, where the ROW width narrows to as few as 79 feet and severa l historic buildings line the corridor. The width of the proposed cross-section between 1- 820 and Dottie Lynn Parkway, illustrated below, exceeds the available ROW in various segments of the corridor. The following alternative cross -sections were developed to address ROW, environmental, and other identified constraints in the corridor. (Additional ROW _ ...... __ ->-=E.xisting Historic Handley Need ~46') ROW ~ 79') *Not drawn to scale ,.. •'•- .-.-.-0 -0 ,,,~ .... .... .- ■ ■ ■ ■ ~ -I I , •. "' ' . ,,. --l 'rtnltM ,.,,.,.,. ---5'..-JUMPll:I (S.Ri::iugc) I LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 8 Erie Street to Forest Street The segment of East Lan caster Avenue between Erie Avenue and Forest Street is constrained by a histo r ic building on the south side of the roadway and limited ROW. The alterna t ive cross -section leverages the existing sidewalk, which extends to the building front, a narrower med i an , sidewalks, and inside travel lanes to fit the roadway within the available space . The route through the historic district may be moved from in front of the buildings on East Lancaster Avenue to behind the buildings on Kerr Street. ........ *Not drawn to scale ■■ ■ ■ II If-------< Existi ng Road Pavement= 64' ----~ • II i ,.,_ •■Ii' ~stirigEuilding 6' 2.5' 1Sldewalk Tech l ane· •current Image d ep icts 10.5' lanes -- 10'-12' Drive Lane• . ..... 12' Tech lane• 2.5' 6' Slclewalk i '■■ : .. -- Exi!ltinQBolding : Existing Building Face ----------!Existi ng R.O .W. = 81',__ _______ ~ I 88 '-107' ---~IE----------t Existing Cross Section= 87 ' --------~ 1 ---------< Proposed Cross Section= 87'>--------- ■■ ■■ LPA Executive Summary -Exhib it A Page 9 Forest Street to Handley Drive This segment of East Lancaster Avenue is constrained by historic bu i ldings on the north side of the roadway. The alternative cross -section maintains the exi sting wide sidewalks, on -street parking , and other streetscapes, and expands the roadway to the south where there are currently no structures in place . *Not drawn to scal e --...... &' U ' Slc»'Walk 12' Titcfllant!i• ,,. OINe lane ~(No changes to exist ing ~ 1 1 •itwalks or bu ildings) ------< Existing Road Pavement+ Pa rking = 68 ' >-----.1 1~ 8' i-+1 I :1 ■ - 11 ' Drwe l8ne ! 11' W.edan (S.fe Ro(uge) .... 11' Drivcl.lM\O .... 11' Drive l ane .... . . 12' Tech le,-• I •■ I I I I I I I l-~ .... , ,,·.,,· • •I I ~ l 17 10' - -- II EJiislw,gBuildi1'g •• •• !+----------<Existi ng R.O.W.= 79'1----------+1 j E1dsting Building Face I I I 1+------------1 Proposed Cross Section • 113.5' >------------- Rosehill Drive to Sandy Lane This segment is constrained by Rosehill Cemetery and the Union Pacific rail line . The alternative cross-section fits within the existing ROW by narrowing the median . *Not drawn to scale ~I ::::; I 32 '-36' >-----3; ,---- ~ I "'l+-+i 80•-4• - t1 I ~ f .. i 'v" 11:, , .... ---.L-1 ,!, - e· 4$1 Sidewatk Tech Lane~ ' I 12' - 11 ' Drive Lane 11 ' Drive Lane 11 ' Drive lane 11' Drive lane I ~15'-18'1-+: I I I 'r.J if i I 12' 9.5' 12' Tech Lane• Tran.t Shetler Sharad UM P.tft 1+--------------tProposed Cross Section= 111•1--------------+' !+------------~Existi ng R.O.W. = 111' -115'1-------------- LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Rose Hill Park Cemetery (No Impact to cemetery property) Page 10 Eastchase Parkway/Dottie Lynn Parkway (Owned by City of Fort Worth): The LPA calls for a six-lane divided roadway with technology enhancements, improving safety and operations. 12· Planting stt,p ---- Onve lane - Drive la ne .. 2" P1an tlng $~ 9" Plant ing sttlp *Not drawn to scale 12· Planting Str ip Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road (Owned by City of Fort Worth): These two roadways currently have the same configuration, four-lanes undivided. The two (2) LPA options being shown to TxDOT include provision for the state to add frontage roads or off/on ramps as part of the 1- 30 rebuild . One option keeps the two roads at four lanes (2 lanes each way) and the other reduces the roads to two lanes (1 lane each way). BridgeSt ---------, .. ...._ ... -- ............ Bridge St ........ -. .. ~ .... LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Direct Ramp - - . . ----- Frontage Road -- Main lanes •:1mtilll• • Mainlanes Dir .ct Ra mp ·-· ·-· . . ----- Frontage Road ·-· ·-· ·-· .. -- Brentwood Stair Rd - *Not drawn to scale . -- *Not drawn to scale Brentwood Stair Rd ........ Page 11 Input Process and Next Steps 0 0 0 September 13: Meeting with Project Partners (TxDOT, NCTCOG, Trinity Metro) September 28: Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting October 17: MITC presentation on the LPA and public open house schedule . October 17, 18, 19: Public Open House #2 to Present LPA and Alternative Development and Screening Process December 2023 thru 2026: TxDOT takes LPA for SH 180/East Lancaster into the Environmental/Design Process, there will be the opportunity for additional public comment. January 9: Council Workshop Joint Presentation on the Eastside Transportation Plan Planning Process and LPA January 23 : Council Adoption of LPA Winter/ Spring 2024: Solutions workshop and continued public engagement and develop zoning and economic development policy to support Eastside development. This will be ready for council adoption by late Spring . TBD: TxDOT takes LPA for Brentwood Stair Road and Bridge Street into the Environmental/Design process for the 1-30 project. There ':i ll be the opportunity for additional public comment. LPA Executive Summary -Exhibit A Page 12 fORTWORTH ® Exhibit B: Eastside Transportation Plan -Requested Environmental Commitments 1-30 Corridor (Brentwood Stair Road and Bridge Street): Maintain two-way traffic for both parallel local roads Enhance local connectivity and circulation along and across the interstate Mitigate noise from the interstate corridor, including high -speed rail Utilize sound/noise walls and other screenings that allow for light/air-flow Accommodate transit-oriented development access to 1-30 High Intensity Transit Accommodate future high-speed rail SH-180 (East Lancaster): Stay within right-of-way to preserve historic and cultural resources Preserve trees on north side, specifically east of 1-820 Stay within right-of-way on north side within the Historic Handley area Include corridor management features for transit like striping or other dedication Exceed standards for pedestrian safety and comfort in median refuge and crossings Emphasize access management strategies including driveway closures to minimize conflicts with curb -running transit Preserve greenspace and trees on median Avoid impacts to Native American and other cultural/historic sites including feed store in Handley area Future-proof corridor to accommodate additional modes Preserve enough right-of-way between the railroad right-of-way and roadway to accommodate future infill development in the Handley Historic District . Stay within right-of-way to avoid cemeteries . Consider running the bike lane on parallel streets where right -of-way is too constrained to safety accommodate it on East Lancaster Avenue. Maintain on -street parking in historic district with a buffer between parked vehicles and through traffic to improve safety . Include enhancements to mitigate noise from passing freight trains . Universal requested commitments on both corridors : Stay within right -of-way footprint whenever possible Place/relocate all utilities underground when possible or in alleyways Allow for innovative curbside management for loading, freight, parking , and amenities Accommodate all modes safely and comfortably Minimize impacts to parks and cemeteries Minimize impacts to cultural/historic sites Add greenery and other beautification like trees, other landscaping and public art Include fiber and other technology Include access management strategies including driveway closures and consolidation Include traffic calming measures Optimize drainage and stormwater improvements consistent with the City's Good -Natured Greenspace Initiative Continue outreach with public as design progresses