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File #: 21-5296    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 10/1/2021 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/12/2021 Final action: 10/12/2021
Title: Request for approval of a study report prepared by Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for Quiet Zones at Various Locations, Precinct 2.
Attachments: 1. 21-5296 Study Report - Quiet Zones at Various Locations P2.pdf

Department: County Engineer

Department Head/Elected Official: Loyd Smith, P.E., Interim County Engineer

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

 

Project ID (if applicable): 21102MF24101

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a study report prepared by Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for Quiet Zones at Various Locations, Precinct 2.

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Background and Discussion:

The goal of this study report is to evaluate six UPRR and BNSF railroad crossings between IH-45 and Hardy Toll Road for potential quiet zones by identifying safety and noise issues, developing potential solutions and an engineering estimate of probable cost, which will provide a firm foundation of information to seek funding partners from regional stakeholders and agencies.

 

 

Expected Impact:

The outcome of the study is to provide adequate information and direction that will aid in seeking funding partners from regional stakeholders and agencies

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

 

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

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_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A

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Location: Fulton Street, Donlen Street, Helmers Street, Irvington Boulevard, W. Hardy Street (2)

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

 

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Anticipated Implementation Date: October 12, 2021

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Joy Ogunnubi, Project Manager, HCED

 

Attachments (if applicable): 2021-07-08 Quiet Zones Study Report - Final