Section 2: Feasibility Studies
Anchor: #i1001014Collection of Information for the Feasibility Study
Gather information on pavement conditions from the district pavement engineer. For bridges, coordinate with bridge planning engineers in the Project Development Section of the Bridge Division. Identify community concerns and critical issues. In urban areas, this includes coordinating with the MPO. In some areas, coordination with municipal urban planning organizations, neighborhood land use planning groups, etc. may be appropriate. In urban areas, evaluate compatibility of the project with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Consider all transportation modes, the need for multimodal alternatives, and intermodal freight transport. Coordinate with other disciplines (e.g. planner, landscape architect).
Consider the economic impacts and goals for freight transportation and freight movement patterns of the Freight Mobility Plan (FMP). Review existing geometrics and compare to current rehabilitation and reconstruction design criteria. Review traffic crash information to identify locations having a high incidence of traffic crashes (relative statewide incidence) for potential projects. Refer to the Highway Safety Improvement Program Manual, “Obtaining Crash Data” for information on how to obtain and analyze traffic crash information. Assistance in obtaining or reviewing traffic crash information is available from the Traffic Operations Division (TRF).
Anchor: #i1001029Feasibility Study Contents
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- Roadway Inventory - allows TXDOT to maintain an inventory of all roadway assets (pavement, guardrails, etc.) Anchor: #AUCRFSUT
- Linear Referencing (LRS) - provides the capability to store the location of various transportation assets in the system and facilitate the display of this location on a map Anchor: #KNESKMPF
- Crash Analysis - allows TXDOT to conduct an analysis of traffic collisions to help determine roadway deficiencies and improvements needed to reduce traffic collisions, fatalities, and serious injuries Anchor: #IRBPIVPR
- Traffic Demand Analysis - allows collection of traffic data that is then used to identify potential congestion issues on various sections of the transportation network and determine possible improvement opportunities to reduce congestion
Soliciting Comments on the Feasibility Study
Soliciting comments shall be a “collaborative process” that is initiated early, shall be proactive and continuous throughout the project, and shall include support and interaction with citizen committees as part of the corridor development process.
Anchor: #i1001064Feasibility Study Approval
Approval from the local TxDOT District office and TPP Division-Corridor Planning takes place once both parties concur that all of the study deliverables as identified in the scope of work have been completed. If a citizen committee such as a task force or stakeholder group has been a component to a feasibility study, TxDOT may request concurrence that the study has been completed to its satisfaction.