SH 225 and I-610 East Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study
Virtual public meeting with in-person option
Virtual: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Thursday, Oct. 20, Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at 5 to 7:30 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | Comments must be postmarked or received by Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 |
| Virtual details | Meeting materials was posted on this page at 5 p.m. on the date listed above |
| In-person details | Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 5-7:30 p.m. |
| Purpose | The purpose of a PEL study is to use enhanced public involvement and engagement, along with data, to determine transportation needs for a designated area. The study also draws from previously completed planning studies, while evaluating current conditions and future projections, plus feedback from community members and stakeholders. Unlike a construction project that identifies a proposed roadway with drainage, right-of-way and identified funding, this study will determine whether there is a need for transportation improvement projects that can address safety, design, mobility, and the general community’s transportation needs in an equitable manner. The purpose of the public meeting is to present the proposed project to the public and receive comments. The virtual and in-person meeting will consist of the same narrated presentation by the project team, project exhibits and other information, and an opportunity to comment. |
| Description | A PEL study is a planning-level study that provides TxDOT the opportunity to gather information that informs various elements of the transportation decision-making process. This particular PEL is being conducted along two existing roadways that comprise one study area. The SH 225 portion is approximately 14 miles long and includes the entire SH 225 corridor, starting west of the I-610 East interchange, and ending at SH 146. The I-610 East portion is approximately 7.5 miles long, beginning at Telephone Road, proceeding over the Ship Channel Bridge, and ending at Gellhorn Drive. |
| CSJ | 0502-01-228 |
| Accessibility | The public meeting materials will be provided in English and Spanish. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English or Spanish is not your primary language, or have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in the public meeting, please contact Environmental Coordinator at 713-802-5560 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
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| How to make a comment | Please reference the project number CSJ: 0502-01-228
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| Memorandum of Understanding | As provided for by 23 CFR 450.212, 23 CFR 450.318, and Appendix A to 23 CFR Part 450, the results or decisions of this Planning and Environmental Linkages Study may be incorporated into or used as part of the review of one or more projects under the National Environmental Policy Act, which would be carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 USC 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Sept. 16, 2022