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Loop 1604 at SH 151 Underpass
Purpose of tonight’s presentation and meeting
Present information on the proposed Loop 1604 at SH 151
underpass project
Present results of recent environmental study conducted on
the proposed improvements
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Existing Condition
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What is being proposed?
 The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (Alamo
RMA), in conjunction with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is
proposing to construct an underpass linking
Alamo Ranch Parkway with SH 151, under
Loop 1604.
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Proposed Improvements include
On Loop 1604
 Construction of two bridges for the northbound and
southbound Loop 1604 main lanes, providing a grade
separated overpass of SH 151
 Approaches to these new bridges would be overlaid with
asphalt and new pavement markings would be applied
 Southbound main lanes of Loop 1604 would be saw cut and
widened to width of 4ft to 12ft for a distance of 600ft to align
with the proposed bridges
6
Proposed Improvements include
On SH 151
 Eastbound and westbound main lanes of SH 151 would be
extended approximately 0.75 miles to the west, passing
beneath the Loop 1604 main lanes and connecting with
Alamo Ranch Parkway
 Widening SH 151 is proposed for approximately 1500 ft to
add an auxiliary lane for westbound traffic passing Wiseman
Blvd. This widening would maintain the existing two lane
exit ramp to northbound Loop 1604
 Overlaying the asphalt in this area and applying new
pavement marking would be included in this project
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Proposed Typical Section - SH 151 at Loop 1604
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Proposed Improvements include
At Alamo Ranch Parkway and SH 151
 The existing non signalized “T” intersection would be
reconstructed with an at-grade signalized intersection just
west of the Loop 1604 at SH 151 underpass
 Turn movements between Loop 1604 and Alamo Ranch
Parkway / SH 151 would be facilitated through the proposed
at-grade intersection
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Alamo Ranch Parkway at SH 151 – Proposed
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Proposed Improvements include
Drainage Improvements
 Proposed improvements include constructing a box culvert
under SH 151 approximately 600 ft east of Loop 1604
 This project would connect two existing box culverts,
eliminate the existing earthen channel, and construct 1900 ft
of storm sewer on SH 151
 Two additional box culverts are proposed to drain runoff
from the east side of Loop 1604, crossing under 1604 main
lanes to tie into the existing box culverts on the west side of
Loop 1604 main lanes
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Were other alternatives to the
proposed underpass
examined?
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Alternatives
No Build –
A no build option was considered in which no improvements
would be made to the Loop 1604 at SH 151 area. This
alternative would see safety and mobility continue to decline
as the area continues to grow.
Overpass –
This option would have constructed SH 151 and Alamo
Ranch Parkway higher than currently exists, resulting in an
approximately 50 ft retaining wall to be constructed,
precluding the desired access to and from Alamo Ranch
Parkway.
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What are the potential
environmental impacts of the
proposed improvements?
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 The proposed project requires no new right of way or
easements
 No impact to historical or archeological resources
 No impact to social and environmental justice populations
15
Air Quality
Air Quality –
Currently Bexar County is classified as being in attainment
status of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and as
such, a transportation conformity analysis of this project is
not required
Mobile Source Air Toxics, Carbon Monoxide Traffic Air
Quality Analysis and Construction Emissions were also
examined and found to have no effect on the proposed
improvements.
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Noise
Noise analysis was conducted in accordance with FHWA
Regulation 23 CFR 772 “Procedures for Abatement of Highway
Traffic Noise and Construction Noise” and TxDOT’s 1996
Guidelines for Analysis and Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise
(revised 1997)
Based on the analysis conducted, it is not anticipated that this
project would result in increased traffic noise requiring any
additional noise abatement
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Water Resources
The proposed improvements:
Are not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge or
Contributing Zones
 Are not within a 100 year floodplain
 Will include five or more acres of earth disturbance and will
comply with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction
General Permit, as well as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan
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Natural Environment
Vegetation -
Approximately 24 acres of vegetation which include 4.9 acres of
mature woody vegetation, and grasses, would be permanently
impacted by the proposed project
TxDOT will coordinate with the Texas Department of Parks and
Wildlife for the removal of mature woody vegetation
Special habitat features would not be impacted (temporarily or
permanently) during construction
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Natural Environment
Endangered Species -
The Alamo RMA conducted informal consultation with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service on March 19, 2010 and September 15,
2010 regarding the design and footprint of the proposed project
in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
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Endangered Species
Black -capped Vireo –
No potential habitat was found within the Right of Way or a 300 ft
buffer from the Right of Way for the Black-capped Vireo
Golden- cheeked Warbler –
Potential habitat was identified within existing Right of Way and
within a 300 ft buffer from the Right of Way, but this potential
habitat is fragmented, and with urbanization in the area, and the
size of the patch of potential habitat, it is not likely to be suitable
habitat for the Golden-cheeked Warbler
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Endangered Species – Birds
Two years of presence absence surveys have been conducted
(2009 and 2010) – and neither endangered species has been
observed during this time, in this proposed project area
Therefore, in regards to the two endangered birds discussed,
this project would not affect either species
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Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates
 Karst invertebrate habitat surveys and background
research identified 22 potential karst features in this area
 Four were not available for excavation
 Four were within the 500 ft buffer zone on properties
were access was not granted
 Three were determined to not be karst features
 One was determined to no longer exist
 10 remaining could be accessed and were evaluated
using standard methods
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Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates
Of the 10 able to be accessed and evaluated:
 9 warranted excavation, and
 2 of those areas excavated warranted
biological surveys
 Of those 2 areas – one was determined to be
a karst feature with no karst invertebrate
habitat
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Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates
The second feature had karst invertebrate habitat (1604-F019 ) This cave,
Clandestine Cupola Cave, was found to have six cave adapted species
Of the species found, one specimen is believed to be an unlisted blind
cave spider. However, because genetic data do not exist for the federally
listed and protected species, it is possible that the spider found could be
Circuina venii, a federally listed species
Therefore, based on this data, it is possible the project may affect,
but is not likely to adversely affect, Circuina venii
Work for the proposed project is not anticipated to impact this cave or its
drainage area.
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Cumulative and Indirect Impacts
Based on June 2009 guidance for indirect and cumulative impact,
the proposed project is not anticipated to cause any indirect or
cumulative impacts
All future projects on Loop 1604 will be evaluated for indirect and
cumulative analysis based on the respective project and level of
analysis
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Funding for the Proposed Project
The proposed project is included within the San Antonio
Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization plans, and
has been approved for Strategic Priority “Category 12” funds
from the Texas Department of Transportation
The project construction cost is approximately
$18,000,000
The project is proposed, if environmental clearance is
received, to be submitted for bids in May 2011 with an
estimated completion of construction in March 2013
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Comments tonight
To submit comments tonight for inclusion in the official
record of this public meeting / open house
 Fill out a comment card
 Speak with the Court Reporter
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Comments after you leave
To submit comments on the proposed project, after tonight:
Email Loop1604Underpass@AlamoRMA.org
By Mail: Loop 1604 Underpass
Alamo RMA
1222 N. Main Avenue, Ste 1000
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Fax: 210-495-5403
Comments must be received by November 30, 2010 at
5 p. m.
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Loop 1604 at SH 151 Underpass

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Loop 1604 SH 151 Underpass Presentation

  • 1. Loop 1604 at SH 151 Underpass
  • 2. Purpose of tonight’s presentation and meeting Present information on the proposed Loop 1604 at SH 151 underpass project Present results of recent environmental study conducted on the proposed improvements 2
  • 4. 4 What is being proposed?  The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (Alamo RMA), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is proposing to construct an underpass linking Alamo Ranch Parkway with SH 151, under Loop 1604.
  • 5. 5
  • 6. Proposed Improvements include On Loop 1604  Construction of two bridges for the northbound and southbound Loop 1604 main lanes, providing a grade separated overpass of SH 151  Approaches to these new bridges would be overlaid with asphalt and new pavement markings would be applied  Southbound main lanes of Loop 1604 would be saw cut and widened to width of 4ft to 12ft for a distance of 600ft to align with the proposed bridges 6
  • 7. Proposed Improvements include On SH 151  Eastbound and westbound main lanes of SH 151 would be extended approximately 0.75 miles to the west, passing beneath the Loop 1604 main lanes and connecting with Alamo Ranch Parkway  Widening SH 151 is proposed for approximately 1500 ft to add an auxiliary lane for westbound traffic passing Wiseman Blvd. This widening would maintain the existing two lane exit ramp to northbound Loop 1604  Overlaying the asphalt in this area and applying new pavement marking would be included in this project 7
  • 8. Proposed Typical Section - SH 151 at Loop 1604 8
  • 9. Proposed Improvements include At Alamo Ranch Parkway and SH 151  The existing non signalized “T” intersection would be reconstructed with an at-grade signalized intersection just west of the Loop 1604 at SH 151 underpass  Turn movements between Loop 1604 and Alamo Ranch Parkway / SH 151 would be facilitated through the proposed at-grade intersection 9
  • 10. Alamo Ranch Parkway at SH 151 – Proposed 10
  • 11. Proposed Improvements include Drainage Improvements  Proposed improvements include constructing a box culvert under SH 151 approximately 600 ft east of Loop 1604  This project would connect two existing box culverts, eliminate the existing earthen channel, and construct 1900 ft of storm sewer on SH 151  Two additional box culverts are proposed to drain runoff from the east side of Loop 1604, crossing under 1604 main lanes to tie into the existing box culverts on the west side of Loop 1604 main lanes 11
  • 12. Were other alternatives to the proposed underpass examined? 12
  • 13. Alternatives No Build – A no build option was considered in which no improvements would be made to the Loop 1604 at SH 151 area. This alternative would see safety and mobility continue to decline as the area continues to grow. Overpass – This option would have constructed SH 151 and Alamo Ranch Parkway higher than currently exists, resulting in an approximately 50 ft retaining wall to be constructed, precluding the desired access to and from Alamo Ranch Parkway. 13
  • 14. What are the potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements? 14
  • 15.  The proposed project requires no new right of way or easements  No impact to historical or archeological resources  No impact to social and environmental justice populations 15
  • 16. Air Quality Air Quality – Currently Bexar County is classified as being in attainment status of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and as such, a transportation conformity analysis of this project is not required Mobile Source Air Toxics, Carbon Monoxide Traffic Air Quality Analysis and Construction Emissions were also examined and found to have no effect on the proposed improvements. 16
  • 17. Noise Noise analysis was conducted in accordance with FHWA Regulation 23 CFR 772 “Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise” and TxDOT’s 1996 Guidelines for Analysis and Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise (revised 1997) Based on the analysis conducted, it is not anticipated that this project would result in increased traffic noise requiring any additional noise abatement 17
  • 18. Water Resources The proposed improvements: Are not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge or Contributing Zones  Are not within a 100 year floodplain  Will include five or more acres of earth disturbance and will comply with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit, as well as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 18
  • 19. Natural Environment Vegetation - Approximately 24 acres of vegetation which include 4.9 acres of mature woody vegetation, and grasses, would be permanently impacted by the proposed project TxDOT will coordinate with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for the removal of mature woody vegetation Special habitat features would not be impacted (temporarily or permanently) during construction 19
  • 20. Natural Environment Endangered Species - The Alamo RMA conducted informal consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on March 19, 2010 and September 15, 2010 regarding the design and footprint of the proposed project in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act 20
  • 21. Endangered Species Black -capped Vireo – No potential habitat was found within the Right of Way or a 300 ft buffer from the Right of Way for the Black-capped Vireo Golden- cheeked Warbler – Potential habitat was identified within existing Right of Way and within a 300 ft buffer from the Right of Way, but this potential habitat is fragmented, and with urbanization in the area, and the size of the patch of potential habitat, it is not likely to be suitable habitat for the Golden-cheeked Warbler 21
  • 22. Endangered Species – Birds Two years of presence absence surveys have been conducted (2009 and 2010) – and neither endangered species has been observed during this time, in this proposed project area Therefore, in regards to the two endangered birds discussed, this project would not affect either species 22
  • 23. Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates  Karst invertebrate habitat surveys and background research identified 22 potential karst features in this area  Four were not available for excavation  Four were within the 500 ft buffer zone on properties were access was not granted  Three were determined to not be karst features  One was determined to no longer exist  10 remaining could be accessed and were evaluated using standard methods 23
  • 24. Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates Of the 10 able to be accessed and evaluated:  9 warranted excavation, and  2 of those areas excavated warranted biological surveys  Of those 2 areas – one was determined to be a karst feature with no karst invertebrate habitat 24
  • 25. Endangered Species – Karst Invertebrates The second feature had karst invertebrate habitat (1604-F019 ) This cave, Clandestine Cupola Cave, was found to have six cave adapted species Of the species found, one specimen is believed to be an unlisted blind cave spider. However, because genetic data do not exist for the federally listed and protected species, it is possible that the spider found could be Circuina venii, a federally listed species Therefore, based on this data, it is possible the project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect, Circuina venii Work for the proposed project is not anticipated to impact this cave or its drainage area. 25
  • 26. Cumulative and Indirect Impacts Based on June 2009 guidance for indirect and cumulative impact, the proposed project is not anticipated to cause any indirect or cumulative impacts All future projects on Loop 1604 will be evaluated for indirect and cumulative analysis based on the respective project and level of analysis 26
  • 27. Funding for the Proposed Project The proposed project is included within the San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization plans, and has been approved for Strategic Priority “Category 12” funds from the Texas Department of Transportation The project construction cost is approximately $18,000,000 The project is proposed, if environmental clearance is received, to be submitted for bids in May 2011 with an estimated completion of construction in March 2013 27
  • 28. Comments tonight To submit comments tonight for inclusion in the official record of this public meeting / open house  Fill out a comment card  Speak with the Court Reporter 28
  • 29. Comments after you leave To submit comments on the proposed project, after tonight: Email Loop1604Underpass@AlamoRMA.org By Mail: Loop 1604 Underpass Alamo RMA 1222 N. Main Avenue, Ste 1000 San Antonio, Texas 78212 Fax: 210-495-5403 Comments must be received by November 30, 2010 at 5 p. m. 29
  • 30. Loop 1604 at SH 151 Underpass