FM 691 CORRIDOR STUDY Transportation Policy Board Meeting August 13, 2008
Agenda Project Overview US 75/FM 691 Interchange US 75 Ramping Alternatives FM 691 Corridor Typical Sections Extension to SH 289 Access Management Schedule
Study Area CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE SSH H PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEX HOTEL/ 9911 LLOO YY SPUR 503 FM 691 FM FM 131 131 FM FM 1417 1417 FUTURE FUTURE SH SH 289 289 FM FM 131 131 LLAA KK EE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD
Proposed Developments near US 75/FM 691 Cigna Office Complex Texoma Medical Center (2010) Hotel/Convention Center (2010) Proposed Town Center (2015)
Short-Term Site Generated Trips 2,900 trips 6,100 trips Projected 27,700 Additional Daily Trips 6,800 trips 8,400 trips 5,400 trips
Long-Term Site Generated Trips 2,900 trips 20,000 trips Projected 67,700 Additional Daily Trips 8,400 trips 5,400 trips 6,100 trips 6,800 trips 15,000 trips 5,000 trips
US 75/FM 691 in Short-Term Close Proximity of SB Exit Ramp to Driveway Heavy U-turn traffic to TMC and from Hotel/Convention Center NB access to US 75 from TMC, CIGNA, and Office limited Signalize interchange, Pool Road and Town Center Blvd. Operates acceptably with existing geometry
US 75/FM 691 in Long-Term Increases total trips from 30,000 to 70,000 SB Exit Ramp results in poor operation and potential safety issues NB Entrance Ramp over capacity NB access to US 75 from TMC, CIGNA, and Office limited Gateway Blvd over capacity U-turn traffic to TMC and from Hotel/Convention Center & Town Center
Recommended Short-Term Improvements for US 75/FM 691 Limited access for planned driveway (inbound only) Signalize major intersections once warranted Existing configuration projected to operate acceptable in short-term
Recommended Long-Term Improvements for US 75/FM 691 Four through lanes along FM 691 with exclusive turn lanes for major access points US 75 ramp alternatives
Benefit for US 75 Ramp Alternatives Improve local access to proposed developments Minimize safety and operational impacts to the interchange and local roadways Improve regional movement
US 75 Ramp Option Methodology Provide necessary distance between ramp and access Loy Lake Proper weaving distances Spur 503 Maximize interchange operation Maintain access SH 131 FM 691 Pool Road Theresa Road SH 91 Terrell Road Blue Flame Loy Lake Fallon Dr.
TxDOT s s Planned Ultimate US 75 Ramp Configuration Provide full ramp access to Fallon Drive for improved Midway Mall access Loy Lake Spur 503 Maintain full ramp access to FM 691 SH 131 Pool Road Theresa Road SH 91 FM 691 Terrell Road Blue Flame Loy Lake Fallon Dr. Existing Remove New
US 75 Ramp Option 1 Flip FM 691 ramps to provide frontage road access Loy Lake Eliminate direct connectors to/from Spur 503 Move NB Entrance from FM 691 and SB Exit to FM 691 Continuous NB Frontage Road goes under Spur 503 SH 131 Town Center Hotel/Conv. FM 691 Terrell Road Loy Lake Future Dev. Spur 503 Cigna TMC Future Dev. Pool Road Blue Flame Fallon Dr. Theresa Road SH 91 Existing Remove New
US 75 Ramp Option 2 Flip SB Entrance ramp from Loy Lake Loy Lake Flip FM 691 ramps NB Frontage Road spans over Spur 503 and WB to NB DC Eliminate NB to EB DC in order to provide NB Entrance ramp from FM 691 SH 131 Town Center Hotel/Conv. FM 691 Terrell Road Loy Lake Future Dev. Spur 503 Cigna TMC Future Dev. Pool Road Blue Flame Fallon Dr. Theresa Road SH 91 Existing Remove New
US 75 Ramp Option 3 Rural diamond interchange for Spur 503 with uninterrupted frontage roads Loy Lake Flip FM 691 ramps Spur 503 New ramps between Loy Lake and FM 691 SH 131 Town Center Hotel/Conv. Cigna TMC Pool Road Theresa Road SH 91 FM 691 Future Dev. Future Dev. Terrell Road Blue Flame Loy Lake Fallon Dr. Existing Remove New
FM 691 Corridor Goals Improve east-west movement and provide connection to future SH 289 Sub-regional alternate to US 82 Outline an access plan for future development
FM 691 Corridor Typical Section SSH H PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEX HOTEL/ 9911 LLOO YY FM FM 131 131 SPUR 503 CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE FM 691 FM FM 131 131 LA LA CIMA CIMA FM FM 1417 1417 FUTURE FUTURE SH SH 289 289 LLAA KK EE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD
FM 691 Corridor Typical Section (Future SH 289 to FM 131) Rural four-lane with potential expansion to six lanes
FM 691 Corridor Typical Section (FM 131 to Texoma Parkway) Urban four-lane with potential expansion to six lanes
FM 691 Corridor Evaluation (Future SH 289 to FM 131) SSH H PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEX HOTEL/ 9911 LLOO YY FM FM 131 131 SPUR 503 CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE FM 691 FM FM 131 131 LA LA CIMA CIMA FM FM 1417 1417 FUTURE FUTURE SH SH 289 289 LLAA KK EE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD
Need for FM 691 Extension Future SH 289 extension Future industrial development along SH 289 Intermodal development at the Airport Sub-regional alternative to US 82
on B LA LA CIMA CIMA 9911 SSH H FM FM 131 131 FM 691 FM 131 131 Op FM tio nc PLAINVIEW RD. PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE COMPLEX HOTEL/ CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE Op ti FM FM 1417 1417 on A Op ti FUTURE FUTURE SH SH 289 289 NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD SPUR 503 LLOO YY LLAA KK EE FM 691 Corridor Evaluation (Future SH 289 to FM 131)
Comparison of New FM 691 Alignments (Future SH 289 to FM 131) FUTURE SH 289 NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD Option A FM 1417 LA CIMA PLAINVIEW RD. GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE Option B FM 131 FM 691 FM 691 PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE HOTEL/ COMPLEX CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Estimated Total Construction Cost $21 million $19.6 million $20.4 million Option C Feature Option A Option B Option C Length Used Along Existing Plainview Road (miles) FM 131 0.75 2.5 3.0 Total Length of New Roadway (miles) 2.5 3.5 4.1 Total Length along existing FM 691 2.65 1.5 1.0 Total New ROW Needed (acres) 56 57 62 Estimated Cost of New Alignment Roadway $10 million $14 million $16.4 million SH 91 SH 91
Evaluation of FM 691 Corridor (FM 131 to Texoma Parkway) FUTURE SH 289 NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD Option A FM 1417 PLAINVIEW RD. PLAINVIEW RD. LA CIMA GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE Option B FM 131 FM 691 FM 691 Option C FM 131 PROPOSED TOWN CENTER CIGNA OFFICE HOTEL/ COMPLEX CONVENTION TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER CENTER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SH 91 SH 91 Feature Total Length of Roadway(miles) Total New ROW Needed (acres) Estimated Cost of Widened Roadway Quantities 1.75 minimal $10.5million
on C Op ti on B 9911 SSH H FM FM 131 131 Phase 3 Op ti on A Phase 2 Phase 2 Phase 2 Op ti FUTURE FUTURE SH SH 289 289 NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT/PERRIN FIELD SPUR 503 LLOO YY LLAA KK EE FM 691 Corridor Phased Implementation Phase 1 Phase 4 Phase 3 Phase 3
Access Management Driveway management Median design and control Signal spacing Interchange design and layout Coordinated land uses
Example of relatively poor access management
Example of relatively good access management
Bad Cross Access
Good Shared Access
Supporting Street Circulation Source: Vergil Stover
Access Management Policy FM 691 Corridor Access Management Plan developed through MPO Driveway spacing Median openings Corner clips Acceleration/deceleration lanes Assist TxDOT and Cities with access for future development
Schedule Evaluation of Existing Conditions June 2008 Develop Conceptual Alternatives June 2008 Technical Steering Committee June 25, 2008 Evaluate Conceptual Alternatives July 2008 Transportation Policy Board Meeting August 13, 2008 Public Meeting August 20, 2008 Completion of Alternatives Comparison August 2008 Finalize FM 691 Corridor Study Report October 2008
FM 691 CORRIDOR STUDY Transportation Policy Board Meeting August 13, 2008 and Associates, Inc.
Trip Distribution N N 40% 55% W 10% Site 10% E W 10% Site 10% E 40% 25% S Cigna Office Complex (Existing) Hotel/Convention Center (2010) Proposed Town Center (2015) Future Development on Southern Quadrants (2015) S Texoma Medical Center (2010) Medical / Dental Office (2010)