September 13, 2016

THE ROAD TO HARBOR BRIDGE:Achieving Environmental Clearance on

a Major Project for the State of Texas

October 11, 2016

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Richard O’Connell

Associate General Counsel

Christopher Amy,

Environmental Specialist

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US 181 Harbor Bridge Project

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Constructed 1956-1959

Replacing the existing US 181

Harbor Bridge and

approaches over the Corpus

Christi Ship Channel.

2005-2007 Project Scoping

2010 FHWA determined EIS

developed under SAFETEA-LU

Procedures

2011 Published NOI to

prepare EIS

FHWA the lead Federal agency

with TxDOT as the joint lead

agency for the project

EPA, HUD & USCG were

Cooperating AgenciesCourtesy of Corpus Christi Caller Times

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US 181 Harbor Bridge Project

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Harbor Bridge Public Involvement

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Public Hearing Store Front Meetings

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Developing Harbor Bridge Mitigation

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Developing Harbor Bridge Mitigation

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TxDOT and FHWA Commitments to

the Neighborhood

Implement Recreational

Enhancements

– Implement park mitigation

– Construct hike & bike trails

Noise Mitigation

Host Job Fairs

Provide Information on Workforce

Support

Develop Northside Neighborhood

Livability Plan

– Develop Historical Record of

neighborhoods

– Identify neighborhood needs and ideas

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The FEIS was published in November 2014

In March of 2015, FHWA received a complaint under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

US 181 Harbor Bridge FEIS

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US 181 Harbor Bridge FEIS

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ROD signed January 8, 2016

Record of Decision

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Voluntary Resolution Agreement

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Voluntary Resolution Agreement

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September 13, 2016

Community Advisory Board (CAB)

Meetings Monthly

• Where: (Oveal Williams Senior Center)

• First Meeting was held May 12th

Meetings will be professionally facilitated;

Open to the public;

• Citizens provide input during the public comment period

TxDOT responsibilities

– Collaborate with CAC on implementation of Agreements:

• Voluntary Acquisition

• Relocation Benefits

• Voluntary Restrictive Covenant

• Tenant relocation at D.N. Leathers

• 4(f) mitigation for T.C. Ayers and H.J. Williams Parks

– Document Meetings with CAB for update to FHWA

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Lessons Learned

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