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Comments can be submitted at any time
during the project development process, either in
person, by phone, US mail, e-mail, delivery
or fax to:Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth District
PO Box 6868
Fort Worth, Texas 76115-0868
Phone: (817) 370-6500
Fax: (817) 370-6759
E-mail
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How can I
get involved? |
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TxDOT open houses, public meetings and public hearings
give you an opportunity to provide comments, which
become part of the official records of those particular
events. Written comments received within 10 days
after each event become part of the official record as well.
Written comments are accepted via personal delivery,
delivery service, US mail or by fax. Comments received via
e-mail will not be in the official record of those events
but will be taken into consideration throughout the
development of the project.
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Will this project address noise issues in the corridor? |
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Yes. A comprehensive analysis of noise
conditions has been conducted along this corridor to
identify areas that would be impacted by traffic noise and
that would benefit from reasonable and feasible noise
abatement, such as noise barriers.A series of traffic
noise education forums were
conducted to allow the public to learn more about specific
regulations and requirements associated with noise analysis
and noise abatement options.
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When will right-of-way acquisition begin? |
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Right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation could begin
in 2008 or 2009.
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What are
toll managed lanes? |
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Toll managed lanes are designed for the long-distance daily commuter wanting the
most reliable and time-saving commute. Those drivers can anticipate traffic to flow
at a minimum of 50 mph.
Drivers can expect to pay more for managed lane service during peak travel times than
at off-peak hours. For example, when demand is low, a lower toll rate will be
charged. When demand is high, such as during peak commute times, a higher rate
will apply. Certain High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), such as buses and vanpools,
could pay a lower rate during peak hours.
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Will I have to pay a toll to use this corridor? |
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No. Drivers may choose between the non-tolled main lanes or
the tolled managed lanes. At its widest point, it would
include six to seven non-toll lanes plus two tolled managed
lanes in each direction. The managed lanes
will be located in the existing median on SH 114.
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Will the project have toll booths? |
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No. The managed lanes will use an electronic tolling system. With an electronic toll tag, tolls are
deducted automatically from your prepaid toll account (TxTag,
Tolltag or EZ TAG).
Drivers without a toll tag may also use the managed
lanes. They will receive a bill after their vehicle
license plate is recorded by devices above the toll lanes.
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