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Issues final EIS

Traffic related studies

Updated recommended Alternative Design Schematics- December 2019

Based on comments received during the draft EIS comment period and from continuing stakeholder input and coordination, TxDOT has revised the Proposed Recommended Alternative that was presented at the May 2017 public hearing. The revised alternatives for each project segment will be identified as the Preferred Alternatives in the final EIS, and will be the Preferred Alternative for the proposed North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).

The updated design schematics can be viewed at the links below.

Segment 1- December 2019:

Segment 2- May 2019:

Segment 3- May 2019:

  • Complete draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS)
  • Request public input on draft EIS and circulate for comment
  • Public hearing- May 9 and 11, 2017
  • Community meeting- May 15, 2017
  • Request public and agency input on Proposed Recommended Alternative
  • Fourth cooperating and participating agency meetings: April 22, 2015
  • Fourth public meeting: April 23, 28, and 30, 2015

Fourth scoping meeting documents:

 
Fourth public meeting documents- April 2015:

 

Proposed Recommended Alternative Conceptual Roadway Layouts and Typical Sections- April 2015:

  • Request public and agency input on Reasonable Alternatives
  • Third cooperating and participating agency meetings: Nov. 13, 2013 and Nov. 14, 2013
  • Third public meeting: Nov. 14 & 19, 2013
  • First phase of North Corridor Light Rail Transit (LRT) opens: December 2013

Third scoping meeting documents:

 

Third public meeting documents:

  • Develop Range of Project Alternatives
  • Develop Alternative Evaluation Methodology to assess impacts
  • Request public and agency input on Range of Alternatives and present approved Need and Purpose Statement and Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • Second cooperating and participating agency scoping meetings: Oct. 10, 2012
  • Second public scoping meeting: Oct. 9 & 11, 2012
  • Analyze Range of Alternatives to determine Preliminary Alternatives to be studied in detail

Second scoping meeting documents:

Second scoping meeting documents:

 

  • Publish the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – Federal Register, Oct. 24, 2011; Texas Register, Oct. 14, 2011
  • Develop draft Need and Purpose Statement and draft Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • Request Public and Agency Input on draft Need and Purpose Statement and draft Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Plan
  • First cooperating and participating agency scoping meetings: Nov. 14, 2011
  • First public scoping meeting: Nov. 15 and 17, 2011

First scoping meeting documents:

  • Community requests that the Highway Component of the North-Hardy Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report be set aside until the transit component is completed
  • Initiate North-Hardy Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report-Transit Component: July 28, 2003
  • Locally Preferred Transit Investment Strategy is approved by METRO Board and the voters: November 2003
  • Notice of Intent from FHWA, TxDOT, METRO & H-GAC partner to conduct North-Hardy Planning Studies and Environmental Impact Statement: January 9, 2002
  • Technical work sessions with consultant, METRO, TxDOT and H-GAC: May 6, 2002
  • Public review process with stakeholders from six North-Hardy segments and three general public meetings, culminating with the Stakeholder Advisory Committee.