Public Hearing - Bicycle Connectivity Infrastructure Phase II
Where:
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
11620 Vista Del Sol Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79936 (Map)
When:
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Open House: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve bicyclist mobility in the project area. The project would not require the acquisition of additional right-of-way. The purpose of the hearing is to provide information about the proposed project and gather input from the public on the proposed project. An open house will be starting at 6 p.m. and a formal presentation commencing at 7 p.m. Verbal and written comments from the public regarding this project are encouraged. Comments may be submitted either at the public hearing or within 15 days after the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to the following address: Capital Improvement Department, Attn: Bicycle Connectivity Infrastructure Phase II, 218 N. Campbell, Second Floor, El Paso, Texas 79901. Comments must be postmarked on or before Thursday February 20, 2019 to be included as part of the public hearing record.
Description:
The City is proposing to restripe the existing roadways to accommodate buffered bicycle lanes and bicycle boulevard travel lanes in various locations.
The locations of improvements would include:
- Lomaland Drive from Pellicano Drive to Trawood Drive
- Mosswood Street from Trawood Drive to Montwood Drive
- Murchison Drive from Brown Street to Arizona Avenue
- Magnolia Street from Murchison Drive to Arizona Avenue
- Arizona Avenue from Murchison Drive to Alabama Street
- Pellicano Drive from George Dieter Drive to Lomaland Drive
- Tierra Este Road from RC Poe road to Pebble Hills Boulevard
- Pendale Road from Yermoland Drive to North Loop Drive
The total project length would be approximately 7 miles and would be constructed withinthe existing right-of-way (ROW).
Special Accommodations:
Persons interested in attending the public hearing that have special communication or accommodation needs should contact (915) 212-1079 at least two days prior to the hearing. Because the public hearing will be conducted in English, any requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should also be made at least two days prior to the public hearing. All reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these needs.
Memorandum of Understanding:
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.
Downloads:
Contact:
TxDOT El Paso District
13301 Gateway Blvd. West
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 790-4359
Email
Posted January 7, 2020