Title
Discussion regarding the FM685 Corridor Study.
Summary
The FM685 Corridor Study is for the development of a proposed concept for potential multimodal improvements for FM 685/Dessau Road between Wells Branch Parkway and SH 130 to address congestion, pedestrian and bike connectivity and safety, and traffic flow at intersections. The corridor study was listed as a high-priority project in the Transportation Master Plan and funding was approved as part of the 2020 Bond Election.
The project will deliver a preferred FM 685 concept that will enable the City to develop a schematic design and begin environmental scoping with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to eventually obtain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance as well as prepare for right-of-way acquisition and the relocation of utilities.
City staff and the City’s consultant for the project, Kimley-Horn and Associates, will provide information on the project design and results of the public engagement that has occurred during the course of the project in preparation for Council action on the study at the February 28, 2023 meeting.
Prior City Council Action
March 8, 2022 - Approved the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates to conduct the FM685 Corridor Study and the preliminary engineering for the corridor.
Supporting documents attached:
DRAFT - FM 685 Corridor Study
Recommended Action
Discussion only