Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a resolution with the caption reading: "Resolution of the City of Pflugerville, Texas opposing the non-radioactive hazardous materials route designation plan."
Summary
Councilmember Weiss and Councilmember Metayer requested this item in order to submit for public comment regarding the imposition of non-radioactive hazardous materials route designation plan along SH 130 extending up to Pflugerville.
Additional information regarding this topic: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/non-radioactive-hazardous-materials-route-designation-plan
A Virtual Public Hearing was held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10 am. Comments must be received by Wednesday, June 23, 2021, to be part of the official public record.
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/traffic/061621.html?mc_cid=2237ad4d1a&mc_eid=a1f26c2e4f&utm_source=Austin+Mobility+Newsletter&utm_campaign=3a55a8ed33-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_05_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4273909b8d-3a55a8ed33-103221841
Per TxDOT's website: The route designation would require that all vehicles carrying non-radioactive hazardous materials travel through the City of Austin, TX, via State Highway 45, SH 71, SH 130, United States Highway 290, and Interstate Highway 35 to their intended point of exit, rather than travel on local streets or state business routes through the center of town.
SH 71 from west city limits to east city limits
US 290 from west city limits to IH 35
IH 35 from south city limits to US 290 / SH 71
SH 45 south from IH 35 to city limits
SH 130 within city limits
SH 45 north from US 183 east to city limits
The primary objective of designating a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route is to minimize the potential for incidents and risk of harm to the public, should a truck/vehicle carrying hazardous materials be involved in an incident and the material be released. The designation of a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials Route will not remove or prohibit all trucks/vehicles carrying hazardous materials from Travis and Williamson County roadways.
Prior City Council Action
This topic was discussed January 8, 2019.
Deadline for City Council Action
6/22/2021
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Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _x_ Date Completed: 6/15/2021
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution
Recommended Action
Discuss and take action as appropriate.