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3	Project Development Process
4	Agenda Study Context Public Involvement /Agency Coordination Mobility Plan & East Corridor MIS Scope of Current Work Project Goals Current / Planned Corridor Projects Alternatives Analysis & Evaluation Schedule Discussion of Public Issues/Concerns
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6	Public Involvement Tools Work Group Meetings Public Meetings / Hearing Newsletters Web site Information Packets Briefings / Presentations Print and Broadcast Media
7	Agenda Study Context Public Involvement /Agency Coordination Mobility Plan & East Corridor MIS Scope of Current Work Project Goals Current / Planned Corridor Projects Alternatives Analysis & Evaluation Schedule Discussion of Public Issues/Concerns
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9	Transportation Solutions
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12	East Corridor MIS Congestion Management Strategies Bicycle And Pedestrian System Improvements Improved Facilities Management (ITS) Transit Improvements Arterial, Signal & Intersection Improvements IH 30 Capacity Improvements US 80 Capacity Improvements
13	Agenda Study Context Public Involvement /Agency Coordination Mobility Plan & East Corridor MIS Scope of Current Work Project Goals Current / Planned Corridor Projects Alternatives Analysis & Evaluation Schedule Discussion of Public Issues/Concerns
14	Project Goals Solutions for 2030 and Beyond Improve Mobility in Eastern Dallas County Improve Safety on IH 30 and US 80 Maximize Positive Environmental and Socio-economic opportunities Minimize Negative Environmental and Socio-economic Effects Achieve Affordable and Cost-effective Transportation Solutions
15	Design Standards Design Standards Have Changed Over Time - Inadequate Vertical Clearances - Inadequate Lane And Shoulder Widths - Substandard Ramps And Merge Lanes - Tight Curves On Freeway Lanes
16	Major Project Integration
17	Study Segments
18	Comparing Alternatives
19	Freeway and Managed HOV Lane Alternatives Demand exceeds what can be accommodated using non-freeway alternatives Mobility focus is on moving people, not necessarily vehicles Managed HOV Lane alternatives provide additional person-capacity Freeway/Managed HOV Lane alternatives constrained by adjacent land uses Additional Toll / Managed HOV Lane Feasibility Under Consideration
20	Managed Lanes
21	Existing Managed Lane Corridors
22	IH 30 Interim HOV Lane Interim facility designed to help traffic flow until long-term improvements can be planned, designed and constructed. Opened October 1991 5.5 miles, 10+ minute daily time savings Daily users: 16,000 - 19,000 Dallas HOV lanes exceeded expectations
23	East Corridor MIS Alternative
24	Environmental Assessment Extensive data collection effort beginning Documentation of environmental constraints and issues identified to date:
25	Environmental Constraints
26	Urban Design Aesthetics Landscape - Plantings - Edge treatments - Blending Hardscape - Bridge design - Retaining walls - Sound walls - Light structures - Cross streets Community Planning Community cohesion Context sensitive design Land use impacts Bike & pedestrian access Economic development
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29	For More Information Visit the project web site: www.theeastcorridor.org Timothy M. Nesbitt, P.E. Project Manager Texas Department of Transportation P.O. Box 133067 Dallas, Texas 75313-3067 Phone: 214-320-6100 Fax: 214-320-4470
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