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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0372 - Application For TIGER Discretionary Grant - Interchange Project - 09_10_2009Resolution No. 2009—RO372 September 10, 2009 Item No. 5.5 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an Application for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Funding for the interchange at Loop 289/Texas Tech Parkway/Quaker Avenue/Erskine Street project, and all related documents. Said Application is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 10th day of September 2009. TOM MARTIN, MAYOR ATTEST: _-a_ . Rebec a Garza, Citv Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Marsha Reed, P.E. Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: Amy L. s, Assistant City Attorney i IGF:R application-Lwp.Lrskme res 82609 Resolution No. 2009-RO372 TIGER Discretionary Grant Application Loop 289/Quaker Avenue/ Texas Tech Parkway/Erskine Street Interchange Project Tom Martin * Mayor September 10, 2009 Office of the Secretary of Transportation US Department of Transportation Re: TIGER Grant Application, Loop 289 Interchange Project At the September 10, 2009, Lubbock City Council meeting, a resolution was approved to submit the attached Application for TIGER grant funding. The project requested for funding is an interchange at Loop 289, Texas Tech Parkway, Quaker Avenue, and Erskine Street. This interchange is an identified, but unfunded need in the City. It is critical in providing adequate access to the Northwest portion of the City. This interchange is one project of an overall transportation improvement program locally identified as the "Northwest Passage". As you will see in the Application, a number of the individual projects included in the "Northwest Passage" are currently under construction. However, the construction of this interchange is essential in the overall success of providing the needed transportation improvements in Northwest Lubbock. The City Council supports this project, and expects the interchange will address economic growth, existing maintenance concerns, connectivity problems, congestion problems, livability, sustainability, and safety issues. Your favorable consideration of this much needed project will be greatly appreciated by the citizens of Lubbock, and the surrounding West Texas area that will utilize this transportation improvement project. Tom Martin, Mayor rave City (-Tali * 1625 13th Street * P.O. Box 2000 * Lubbock, Texas 79457 * (806)775-2010 * Fax ( 6)775-3335 Email: tmartin@mylubbock.us TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Mayor Tom Martin page 1 Table of Contents page 2 Required Project Information page 3 - Type of Project - Location of Project - Urban or Rural Area - Amount of Grant Requested - Applicant Contact Information - DUNS Number - Central Contractor Registration Additional Information page 4 Project Description A. History of Project page 5 B. Status of Existing Facility page 7 C. Connections with Existing Transportation page 8 Infrastructure D. Proposed Improvements page 9 Project Funding and Parties page 10 A. Total Project Costs B. Table of Partners and Contributions page 11 C. Indebtedness page 11 Long Term Outcomes page 11 o State of "Good Repair" a Economic Competitiveness page 12 o Livability o Sustainability page 13 o Safety o Project Schedule o Partners and Collaborators o Program -Specific Criteria page 14 o Certifications o Lubbock City Council Resolution Attachment A o Letters of Support Attachment B Page 2of14 Required Project Information: - Type of Project — Highway, located on a Federal -aid highway and on the National Highway System - Location of Project i. State — Texas ii. County — Lubbock iii. City — Lubbock iv. Congressional District -- District 19, Randy Neugebauer - Urban or Rural Area — Urban Area Amount of Grant being Requested - $29,500,000 Applicant contact information — City of Lubbock Mayor Tom Martin City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 (806) 775-2010 tmartinacr��mylubbock.us Staff Person: Marsha Reed, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 (806) 775-2335 mreed(dmy l ubbock. us - DUNS Number — N/A - Central Contractor Registration — N/A Page 3 of 14 Additional Information: Project Description: Engineer, design, develop, acquire right-of-way, and construct the Loop 289/Quaker Avenue/ Texas Tech Parkway/Erskine Street Interchange Project including the reconstruction of the existing bridge at Quaker Avenue, the construction of a new interchange at Erskine Street, widening Loop 289 to six lanes from 1,000 feet west of Quaker Avenue to 1,500 feet east of Quaker Avenue, construction of Erskine Street from Salem Avenue to Quaker Avenue, modifications to the existing frontage roads, ramp reconfigurations, necessary drainage construction that could extend outside the project limits, bike/pedestrian facilities, and traffic signalization. Page 4of14 A. History of Project: Northwest Passage 0.00 0.25 rill 0.75 1.00 1.25 Legend Nt" Uvp 289 Mann Cane Widening © Redesign of intmhange dth Stint Widening Q Rmmstn -Um Widening of 4th Street Bridge a r Erskine Street Widening (ZD Slide Road Bridge ■+� Slide Road WideninglExtensicm 2-Wu% Feorttage Road lF%isting) City Limits Page 5 of 14 This interchange is one project of an overall transportation improvement program locally identified as the "Northwest Passage." The Northwest Passage Project is made up of several on -system and off -system street and highway projects that are expected to handle future growth and traffic demands in the northwestern portion of the city. The complete Northwest Passage Project includes the following projects: ■ Loop 289 widening to six lanes from Frankford Ave. to U.S. 84. (From Frankford Avenue to 1,500 feet east of Slide Road currently under construction.) ■ Reconstruction and widening of the 4'h Street (F.M. 2255) bridge. (This project is currently under construction.) ■ Reconstruction and widening of Erskine Street from Quaker Avenue to Frankford Avenue. (This project is currently under construction.) ■ Construction of Slide Road from 4`h Street (F.M. 2255) to Erskine Street. (This project is currently under construction.) ■ Construction of a new interchange at Slide Road and State Loop 289. (This project is currently under construction.) ■ The construction of the Loop 289/Erskine Street/Quaker Avenue/Texas Tech Parkway Interchange (Project being requested for funding.) ■ Slide Road from Erskine Street to U.S. 84. (The portion from Erskine Street north for one half mile has been constructed.) Page 6 of 14 B. Status of Existing Facility: The proposed project located at 33A36'28.39"N 101^54' 18.43"W will allow Erskine Street to extend under State Loop 289 by rebuilding the grade separation bridge at State Loop 289 and North Quaker Avenue. The new bridge will span both North Quaker Avenue and Erskine Street. The existing facility is experiencing congestion problems on both Erskine Street and North Quaker Avenue. The new facility will allow access to Loop 289 through two intersections instead of just the North Quaker intersection. As a benefit of this project, a short portion of two-way frontage road will be eliminated. This two-way frontage road is not typical to the State Loop 289 frontage road system and has caused confusion thereby a safety Page 7 of 14 issue. This two-way frontage road has been the site of numerous and frequent accidents in the past. With the construction of this project the two- way frontage road will be eliminated and become typical to the rest of the State Loop 289 frontage roads and will greatly improve the safety of the intersection. C. Connections with existing transportation Infrastructure This portion of the Northwest Passage Project will connect Erskine Street with Quaker Avenue and Texas Tech Parkway to improve access to both the University Medical Center and various medical facilities along Loop 289 between Slide Road and Quaker Avenue. This connection will also better facilitate the traveling public from the surrounding communities Page 8 of 14 who use U.S. 84 to access the Medical Center. The project will also improve access from the neighborhoods outside Loop 289 to the Texas Tech University campus and the downtown business district. D. Proposed Improvements - Proposed Interchange TFU rEK TErR .' p1Mr 2 s OPIAWE0 FOSS STA 251.00 tN'Ctt9EC�Rr L-WJ a twvc - .qrr 14 atr� o ror The Loop 289/Quaker Avenue/ Texas Tech Parkway/Erskine Street Interchange Project includes the refurbishing of the existing bridge at Quaker Avenue, the construction of a new interchange at Erskine Street, widening Loop 289 to six lanes from 1,000 feet west of Quaker Avenue to 1,500 feet east of Quaker Avenue, construction of Erskine Street from Salem Avenue to Quaker Avenue, modifications to the existing frontage roads, Page 9 of 14 ramp reconfigurations, necessary drainage construction that could extend outside the project limits, bike/pedestrian facilities, and traffic signalization. Project Funding and Parties E. Total project costs with a short narrative of what is included in the project cost — construction, PE, ENV, CE, Administration. -The schematics and environmental clearance have been completed for this project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that this project will not have any significant impact on the human environment. This finding of no significant impact was issued on February 2, 2007. The schematics for the Northwest Passage Project of which the Loop 289/Quaker Avenue/Texas Tech Parkway/Erskine Street Interchange Project is a part of, have been approved by Texas Department of Transportation. The funding request is for engineering, design, and construction of the Loop 289/Quaker Avenue/Texas Tech Parkway/Erskine Street Interchange Project. Page 10 of 14 F. Suggest table showing the Partners, dollar amounts, kinds of investment (equity, indebtedness, in -kind services, etc.) and percent of project cost. — Northwest Passage Funding Breakdown (To Date) Partners Dollars Percent of Project Total City of Lubbock Funds $39,504,039 45.1 % Private Developer $1,000,030 1.2% State of Texas $6312615 0.7% Federal Funds $16,9279709 19.3% Proposed TIGER Grant Funding 529,5009000 33.7% Totals $87,563,393 100% G. How any indebtedness will be retired? No indebtedness will be retired by the TIGER Grant Funds. Long Term Outcomes: o State of "Good Repair" - This project will address an aging grade separation bridge that was built in the late 1960's and a roadway on a major arterial that has required extensive maintenance over the last decade and will continue to need intermittent full -width repairs in the future. By rebuilding the existing bridge and constructing a new bridge a new design life of 100 years can be achieved with little maintenance costs. The existing Erskine Page 11 of 14 Street was built several decades ago by the county as a two-lane minimal use roadway. The road has seen traffic increased exponentially over the last several years and is in need of constant repair. Repaving the existing two- lane county road with a new concrete roadway surface will extend it's maintenance free life to beyond 24 years. Erskine Street is currently under construction as a 7-lane concrete street with termination just west of Loop 289. The two lane strip -paved connection to the 2-way frontage road will continue until this interchange is constructed. o Economic competitiveness - The Northwest Passage Projects would enhance the Regional economic growth by allowing better access to retail, housing, and education. The projects would also provide corridors for travel to Texas Tech University and the City's downtown area. The City of Lubbock is also under contract for a Downtown Revitalization Plan that encompasses much of the northern portion of the city. The Northwest Passage Projects, although not located within the boundary of these two distinct areas, will provide regional congestion relief for the many citizens who live inside and outside the city. o Livability - The City of Lubbock is laid out primarily on a grid system with major arterial roadways located at every mile section line. When Loop 289 was constructed, although it made tremendous improvements to traffic circulation around town, it did create barriers for the proposed arterial roadways in some locations. The Northwest Passage Projects will connect the state highways in the area with major city arterials creating the access needed to accommodate economic growth and demand. Page 12 of 14 o Sustainability - Improved air quality will be seen along the project region due to improved traffic movement, reduction in delay/idling time, and relief of congestion in the area. o Safety - The Northwest Passage Projects address the increasing traffic demands along corridors. Traffic accidents have steadily risen over the past several years due to the increased congestion and lack of capacity of the existing roadways. The project will also provide needed connectivity in areas where development is increasing. o Project Schedule — Environmental clearance has been obtained for this project. A minimal amount of Right-of-way will be needed. The Engineer's design and construction activities will be required for this project. The time for the Engineer to develop the construction plans will be shortened since an approved schematic has been completed. It is estimated that the time to develop the plans, specifications, and estimates will take nine to twelve months. The construction of the project is expected to be sixteen to eighteen months in duration. Therefore, if the Grant is awarded no later that February 17, 2010, a Request for Qualifications can be issued and the plans will be developed as early as January, 2011. The project could then go to construction and be completed by May, 2012. o Project Partners and Collaborators - This project has the support of the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, Congressman Randy Neugebauer, and the Texas Department of Page 13 of 14 Transportation, and many other local and state elected officials. See attached letters of Support. o Program -Specific Criteria — This project is a part of the National Highway System and is located on a Federal -aid Highway. o Certifications — 1511, Federal Wage Rate Requirements 40USC31(31). o Lubbock City Council Resolution — Attachment A o Letters of Support - Attachment B Page 14 of 14 Resolution No. 2009-RO372 September 10, 2009 Item No. 5.5 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an Application for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Funding for the interchange at Loop 2891Texas Tech Parkway/Quaker Avenue/Erskine Street project, and all related documents. Said Application is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this loth day of Septenbe12009. TOM MARTIN, MAYOR ATTEST: Rebec a Garza, City Secretary 1 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: , �D Marsha Reed, P.E. Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: Amy Xr;, Assistant City Attorney TIGER application -Loop Erskine Yes 8.2609 RESOLUTION Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant ° application for the Northwest Passage Final °F�.Phase. WHEREAS, the Recovery Act appropriated $1.5 billion of supplemental discretionary grant funding to be awarded by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, "Eligible Projects" include highway or bridge projects under title 23, United States Code, including the reconstruction of overpasses and interchanges, bridge replacements and road realignments; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Passage Final Phase is one of six components of the Northwest Passage project designed to handle the future growth and traffic demands of the northwestern sector of Lubbock; and WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock's and Texas Tech University growth in the northwest area of the City of Lubbock requires additional road infrastructure for safe travel; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Lubbock County Commissioners Court wholeheartedly supports the City of Lubbock's grant application to the TIGER Discretionary Grants Program. ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2009. Bill ffcCay Commissioner. Pct. 1 Gilbert A. Flores Commissioner, Pct. 3 A EST: Kelly Pinion, County Clerk J v l �- Tom Head Lubbock County Judge Mark Heinrich Commissioner, Pct. 2 Patti Jones Commissioner, Pct. Tnmporhtlso Pollq conni"M Jilin� d Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization City City of Lubbock fe vkcch.ir lllfwl[1115 TopathHr.� Pre km County Comnt"°ea Lubbu t co" 916 Main, Suite 706 tubbodt TX 79401 806.775.1876 (fax) 808.775.1675 T Mn« August 12, 2009 civoirumicia C� � Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation Lubborf County c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager fmci CoyCeoncd via email at: TIGERGrants@dot.gov city of Lubbock U.S. Department of Transportation LC. CkLkkm CityWashington, DC wwronk Let Ann D-ib" ChYRE: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery CiiyofLubbock D01g FS (TIGER) grant application for the Northwest Passage Final Phase, Tom., T or �uboo Lubbock, Texas. Joha Wilson 15�ol MO til."'� Ciuhm Dear Mr. Secretary: Tramportnithm Advbory CBW�o` The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization and its Policy Board are pleased Chur County Comnnemoner to send this letter of support for the above referenced TIGER application on Lwo"&Conmty behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas. M—ha Reed Yico-Chm Director of Pubbe Wake City°f The Northwest Passage Final Phase is one of six components of the Northwest Mvk Hv rkh Passage project designed to handle the future growth and traffic demands of the counlycep Lubbock Cmmty northwestern sector of Lubbock. The other five components that have been F=k. Pittman completed or are in progress include the reconstruction and widening of three city M-W CityarWoffibm major thoroughfares, construction of one new thoroughfare, and one new bridge. 9tnnWvrai,PE Among and The final phase project includes the reconstruction of an existing bridge, the Ducn.W °PTyaespatation construction of a new bridge, the widening of 2500 feet of Expressway, and the Luny Heed PE construction of a new major thoroughfare with modifications to existing frontage cyabak Engineer City of Lroads and ramp reconfigurations. uhb Randy Henson °City 0fL'A&.'kg The Northwest Passage project clearly demonstrates that it has the potential to Melted. H—oy, "ICP deliver programmatic results (access to large previously undeveloped acreage to Dwo;'°`°` c�t,buaDa"�° allow residential and commercial development, access to Texas Tech University, Nick Okm& alternative access to the downtown area), economic stimulus (construction of Dim� of cry°`' new and reconstruction of existing roadway and bridge facilities, increased Thmua Eva," potential for shopping), and achieve long-term public benefits (reduce congestion, Lubbock IWoo.oe DVortnocat reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety, improved connectivity), steveshatley as stipulated by the grant guidelines. > rew Deparinwt or Public Safety Mike Ellicott I trust you will agree that this road and bridge project proposed by the City of T� e�H" y Lubbock meets all the grant guidelines and is a candidate for award. Sbatman ovftoa Interim TnTne �es C;ry°fbacksincerely YtA-A_ � MPO Staff H. David Mon Exmutirc Director John Leonard, III, Chairman °°""flW"""ice Planner Transportation Policy Committee 7rN>bpetUliM Planner TanDavv Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization Trutpontam Pla" Tochow.an AJF Texas Department of Transportation DEWITT C. GREER STATE HIGHWAY BLDG. • 125 E. 11TH STREET • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2483 • (512) 463-8585 August 17, 2009 Ms. Marsha Reed, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Reed: The Texas Department of Transportation is pleased to support your application for funds under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grant program for the Loop 289/Erskine Steet/Quaker Avenue project in Lubbock. Should you receive funding under this program, our agency will work with you closely to expedite the project. We appreciate the importance of the Loop 289 project for your region and assure you that it holds statewide priority as well because of the impact it will have on reducing congestion, improving safety and promoting economic development. As you may know, each state is eligible to receive a maximum of $300 million in total funding through this program. After reviewing your request, our agency has concluded that this project could compete favorably for these limited resources and have confirmed that your proposal meets the following criteria of the program: • long-term outcomes: state of good repair, economic competitiveness, livability, safety • jobs creation/economic stimulus • partnership We appreciate your ongoing involvement in Texas transportation. Our staff is prepared to assist you if you need help in finalizing your application. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me at (512) 305-9501, or your staff may contact Robin Ayers, Congressional Liaison in our Government and Public Affairs Division, at (512) 463-8345. Sincerely, l Amadeo Saenz, Jr., Pi. Executive Director cc: Texas Transportation Commission Robin Ayers, Government and Public Affairs Division, TxDOT THE TEXAS PLAN REDUCE CONGESTION • ENHANCE SAFETY • EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY • IMPROVE AIR QUALITY INCREASE THE VALUE OF OUR TRANSPORTATION ASSETS An Equal Opportunity Employer DELWIN JONES STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 83 5609-A VILLA DRIVE LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79412 806-763.4468 FAX 806-763-1201 The,State of Texas muse ofeareseututif�es �Austin' Texns Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager VIA TIGERGrants{ir'clot. g }v U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.0 Dear Mr. Secretary: COMMITTEES: CHAIRMAN: REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEMBER: LICENSING 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES COMMITTEE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE September 1, 2009 The City of Lubbock, Texas, has submitted an application for TIGER funding for the Northwest Passage Final Phase. I am one of the Texas State Representatives serving the City of Lubbock and I am writing in support of that application. The Northwest Passage Final Phase is the last of six components of a project designed to handle the future growth and traffic demands of the northwest sector of Lubbock. The other five parts either have been completed or are now under construction. Included in this final phase will be the reconstruction of an existing bridge, the construction of a new bridge, the widening of 2500 feet of Expressway, and the construction of a major new thoroughfare with modifications to existing frontage roads and ramp reconfigurations. Completion of the final phase of this project will be beneficial to Lubbock in several ways. It will improve access to Texas Tech University and will open undeveloped acreage to residential and commercial development. Ultimately, it will reduce congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve safety. In my opinion, this final phase project as proposed will meet the guidelines for this fundingAt is my hope that you will award funding to this project. It has great merit for our community. Sincerely, De win Jon State Representative District 83 CAPITOL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 2910 • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78768-2910 • 512-463-0542 • FAX 512-463-0671 Not Printed or Mailed at State Expense. DELWIN JONES STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 83 5609-A VILLA DRIVE LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79412 806-763-4468 FAX 806.763-1201 Tor Mate of Texas ,�aouse of'epresettttttibes �Xuzlin' V•Exus3 Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager VIA TIGER Gran ts(iWot.aov U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.0 Dear Mr. Secretary: COMMITTEES: CHAIRMAN: REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEMBER: LICENSING & ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES COMMITTEE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE September 1, 2009 The City of Lubbock, Texas, has submitted an application for TIGER funding for the Northwest Passage Final Phase. I am one of the Texas State Representatives serving the City of Lubbock and I am writing in support of that application. The Northwest Passage Final Phase is the last of six components of a project designed to handle the future growth and traffic demands of the northwest sector of Lubbock. The other five parts either have been completed or are now under construction. Included in this final phase will be the reconstruction of an existing bridge, the construction of a new bridge, the widening of 2500 feet of Expressway, and the construction of a major new thoroughfare with modifications to existing frontage roads and ramp reconfigurations. Completion of the final phase of this project will be beneficial to Lubbock in several ways. It will improve access to Texas Tech University and will open undeveloped acreage to residential and commercial development. Ultimately, it will reduce congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve safety. In my opinion, this final phase project as proposed will meet the guidelines for this fundingAt is my hope that you will award funding to this project. It has great merit for our community. Sincerely, De win 10 es State Rep entative District 83 CAPITOL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 2910 • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78768-2910 • 512-463-0542 • FAX 512-463-0671 Not Printed or Mailed at State Expense. August 31, 2009 Mr. Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation c/o Tiger Discretionary Grants Program Manager U.S. Department of Transportation Via email at: Washington, DC RE: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant application for the Northwest Passage Final Phase, Lubbock, Texas Dear Mr. Secretary: As C.E.O. of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc., I am proud to send this letter of support for the TIGER application on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas. The Northwest Passage Final Phase is one of six components of the Northwest Passage project designed to handle the future growth demands of the northwestern sector of Lubbock. The other five components that have been completed or are in progress include the reconstruction and widening of three major thoroughfares, construction of new thoroughfare, and one new bridge. The final phase project includes the reconstruction of an existing bridge , the construction of a new bridge, the widening of 2500 feet of Expressway, and the construction of a new major thoroughfare with modifications to existing frontage roads and ramp reconfigurations. The Norwest Passage project clearly demonstrates that it has the potential to deliver programmatic results (access to large previously undeveloped acreage to allow residential and commercial development, access to Texas Tech University, alternative access to the downtown area), economic stimulus (construction of new and reconstruction of existing roadway and bridge facilities, increased potential for shopping), and achieve long-term public benefits (reducing congestion, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety, improved connectivity), as stipulated by the grant guidelines. I trust you will agree that this road and bridge project proposed by the City of Lubbock meets all the grant guidelines and is a candidate for award. rely, Gary C. Lawrence President & CEO L U B BOCK ECONOMIC DRV HLOPMENT ALLIANCE LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKING FOR BUSINESS. BELIEVING IN LUBBOCK. 1301 BROADWAY, SUITE 101 LUBBOCK, TX 79401 P 806.761.7000 F 806.761.7013 www.lubbockehamber.com September 3, 2009 Rar* krdan, Chwffw .roex,M,chair,rm-ilea Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation ��, �ediuk P�c�► CaryGrI�,T c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager ThnCo n%Trkile, mer U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, DC o�cxugvia0amm S4hrw MmmgkVimChw% mark Dear Mr. Secretary, tN&kStAvioechaim�s, Basso Vdm*x ,Vie Chwwwm � vd�y�, vice The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, representing some 2,200 businesses and their 57,000 employees on the Texas South Plains, writes to express our support Rudy r ;oec vdr� Chnnast for the following TIGER application on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas: Maw ep Martin Agme Northwest Passage Final Phase. saeve Beasley Sk O The Northwest Passage project in Lubbock sets out to ensure that Lubbock's C-SY Ri:kJoh,Bo4 future growth and resulting traffic demands can be adequately handled, allowing the Lubbock economy to further grow and develop. This project, M&r cuyi#m consisting of six components, is currently in progress, and five of the six kffDane components include the widening and reconstruction of three thoroughfares, Un&Gsawr creation of one new thoroughfare and one new bridge. The sixth, Final Phase, Ka=owm includes existing bridge reconstruction for one bridge, widening of 2,500 feet of SWdyHaKy expressway and modifications to existing frontage roads and ramp MMMHigh MW configurations as part of construction of a major new thoroughfare. Pew Huv Ckytun han The Chamber believes our local economy stands to benefit from completion of DanJaacon the Northwest Passage by helping to develop previously undeveloped acreage MacMcDm4* and unprecedented access to business and educational assets. This will provide JUWA%Nkrdm short-term and long-term benefits including stimulus from construction as well Caimmuales as improved safety and more environmentally friendly commutes as well as BudMarm significantly improved connectivity. CaryNewso►n -kxr Phd Prim Shi*Sdtl = We are proud to support this request for grant funding, and we would be happy to visit further about the exciting possibilities we see with this project. Thank you for this opportunity to provide input. Ovid sertn Kelvin Shmp Sincerely, nEhad sha.ock Noe Vallee C!5 t Gabe Vaela Eddie McBride .Vm ` bm President C-yZhn 208 0Chamber Azillik, the Year 1001 MAIN STREET SUITE 609 LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 (806)763-2366 STATE REPRESENTATIVE Carl Isett Mr. Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager via email at TIGERGrants@dot.gov U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, DC P.Q. BOX 2910 AUSrIN, TEXAS 78768-2910 (512) 463-0676 September 2, 2009 Re: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant application for the Northwest Passage Final Phase. Lubbock, TX Dear Mr. LaHood: As State Representative for District 84, I support the City of Lubbock's application for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Grant in order to facilitate the completion of the Northwest Passage Final Phase. The Northwest Passage Final Phase is one of six components of the Northwest Passage project designed to handle the future growth and traffic demands of the northwestern sector of Lubbock, TX. This project is a valuable asset to the future of this growing city as it provides access to large, previously undeveloped acreage allowing increased availability for residential and commercial development, access to Texas Tech University, and alternative access to the downtown area. In addition, this project aids in stimulating the economy through the construction of new, and reconstruction of existing, roadway and bridge facilities, increased consumer spending opportunities through business and shopping center development, and long -terms public benefits such as congestion reduction, lower emissions, and improved safety and connectivity. Again, I am pleased to support the City of Lubbock's application for funding to the Department of Transportation. I have full confidence that funding this project will continue to improve the quality of life for the people in Lubbock, TX. Sinc ely, Carl H. Isett State Representative, District 84 Le RANDY Nf^tJGEBAl1ER '11 ur:,.'---." ILNUE SuirE 220 19rH Dismvr, TEW Waaccr, TX 7WI (W6) 7e31611 Roots 1424 LorWawc.rowDCW515-4319No Congreg� of the aniteb *tate; _ Sucre 0 Roe: (202) V5-4005 Fue(�»s-sell nor of Reproentatibels BIGSPRMTX79720 (4a2) 2e4-0722 www.randy.house.9ov 5W CHEOTNur Sum 819 randy 3 mall.house.gov A&LENE, TX 70602 1325) 675.9779 September 10, 2009 Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation c/o TIGER Discretionary Grants Program Manager US Department of Transportation Washington, DC Dear Mr. LaHood- it is my sincere pleasure to recommend the City of Lubbock for funding through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant program. The Northwest Passage Final Phase is one of six components of the Northwest Passage project designed to liandle the future growth and traffic demands of the northwestern sector of Lubbock. The other five components that have been completed or are in progress include the reconstruction and widening of three major thoroughfares, construction of one new thoroughfare, and ones new bridle. The final phase project includes the reconstruction of an existing bridge, the construction of a new bridge, the widening of 2500 feet of Expressway, and the construction of a new major thoroughfare with modifications to existing frontage roads ai)d ramp reconfigurations. The Northwest Passage project clearly demonstrates that it has the potential to deliver programmatic results (access to large previously undeveloped acreage to allow residential and commercial development, access to Texas Tech University, alternative access to the downtown area), economic stimulus (construction of new and reconstruction of existing roadway and bridge facilities, increased potential for shopping), and achieve long-term public benefits (reduce congestion, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety, improved safety, improved connectivity), as stipulated by the grant guidelines. it is my pleasure to recommend the City of Lubbock for funding through the Department of Transportation's TIGER grant program. I ask that full and fair consideration be given the City of Lubbock's request for finding for the Northwest Passage Final phase. Sincerely, R"Neugeuer Wed