01-19-12 Regular, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Grand Parkway (S. H. 99) One of these projects is the construction and completion of the Grand Parkway (S.H. 99), a proposed (and under construction) 180+ mile, six -lane highway, which will eventually become the third outer loop to serve the regional mobility needs of the metropolitan area. The Grand Parkway is comprised of 11 segments which form a "C" around the metropolitan area. As denoted in the inset in red, the area of S.H. 146 that passes through the City of La Porte is not part of the official Grand Parkway alignment! Despite not being officially designated as part of the Grand Parkway, this section of S.H. 146 through the City will see increased usage when the loop system is complete. Construction is being undertaken by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and there are currently two segments complete. The Union In 2003 through 2005, TxDOT conducted a Major Corridor Feasibility Study (MCFS) for an approximate 16 -mile segment of S.H. 225 from Interstate 610 and ending at S.H. 146. Impetus for the plan was that the corridor serves as a primary access route for the Barbours Cut Container Terminal and is perceived to have heavy truck traffic.' As part of that study, an Interchange /Ramp Improvements alternative received the highest ranking and is currently being implemented. However, there were no improvements planned for the interchanges within the City of La Porte. 2 Grand Parkway (S.H 99) Environmental Review (June 1993); www.grandpky.com website; phone interview (01/09/12) with David Gornet, P.E., Executive Director of The Grand Parkway Association. 3 TxDOT, Houston District. S.N. 225 Major Corridor Feasibility Study — Final Report, prepared by Carter & Burgess, Inc. November 2005. 4 Phone interview with Patrick Gant, Engineer with the Texas Department of Transportation. 01/09/12 A COMMUNITY VISION FOR LA f't?RTE, TEXAS - 2010 UPDATE