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Brinckerhoff
CMAQ Program Office
1701 N. Market Street
Suite 410
Dallas, TX 75202
214-747-6336
Fax:214-741-1937
June 17,1997
Mr. Mark Goode, P.E.
Sverdrup Civil, Inc.
8150 N. Central Expy, Suite M-1150
Dallas, Texas 75206
Subject:
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program
Consolidated Design Review Comments
Technical Memorandums Proposed Control Areas For The
Northern & Southern Sections - Project 75
Dear Mr. Goode:
The PM/E has received review comments from the affected governmental agencies for the
Technical Memorandums Northern & Southern Sections - CMAQ Project 75. Attached are the
consolidated review comments for your disposition. Please disposition these comments and
return to the CMAQ Program office as soon as possible. After all comments are resolved and
dispositioned, preparation of the final report should include the final dispositioned comments.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 214-747-6336 ext. 26. Questions or further
clarification of the review comments can be directed to Tony Tramel at ext. 28.
Sincerely,
Project Manager
Attachment: Consolidated Review Comments (diskette)
CC:
ne, P.E., Dallas County Public Works
Kathi Mullir 3f Irving
Over · Centm'3~ ef
Engineering Excellence
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/16/97 Sheet: 1 of: 8
Northern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I OrganizatiOn: Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336 ext. 28
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
1. 35 Add discussion on the recommended
coordinated intersection that are not
interconnected or discussion on existing
interconnection infrastructure.
K Mu#ins/Irving #1
2. p3 Change street name of Cowboy to Wrangler
Drive on map. A Patel/Coppell #1
3. p3 Show on the map the proposed signal
locations. A Patel/Coppell #2
4. p4, sect. 2 Time-based coordination is the simplest
method, however TxDOT is not connected
@ LBJ/Belt Line. Coppell has time source
hardware/software. Does Irving? A Pate//
Coppell #3
5. p4, sect. 2 Eliminate the option of a force account
agreement between the cities in the report.
A Patel/Coppell #4
Action Codes Dispositioned By:
A - Agree, Designer will comply Title:
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required Date:
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/16/97 Sheet: 2 of: 8
Northern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336 ext. 28
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
6. p5, sect.--~-'-- How does the recommendation @ Belt
Line/Denton Tapp w/Dallas display left turn
heads affect E./W traffic @ this location? A
Patel/Coppell #5
7. p6, sect1 Permission from TxDOT is necessary for the
signal head and re-striping, & right turn
overlap. A Patel/Coppell #6
8. Report Include graphics w/AM, PM, Noon Pk Hr
turning movement counts. A Patel/Coppell
#7
9. Report Include graphics w/each proposed
hardware improvement recommendation A
Patel/Cop, pell #8
10. p5, sect4 Include lane width recommendations for re-
striping & graphic of new striping and signal
improvement. Also mention the additional 5
section head required if new phasing is put
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E- Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
YEARS
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/16/97 Sheet: 3 of: 8
Northern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336 ext. 28
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
in place for WB traffic. A Patel/Coppell #9
11. p5 Typo "suppresion" A Patel/Coppell #10
12. Report Identify the responsible agencies for the
proposed improvements. A Patel/Coppell #
11
13. p6 What treatment is planned for 1-635, WB
approach? Da/Co. #1
14. p6 Current and suggested phasing at 1-635,
What is it? Dal Co. #2
15. Report Drawings and sketches would help a lot
with the text. Dal Co. # 3
16. P4 Can't have a range of cycle lengths, be
specific.. Dal Co. # 4
17. p4 Coordination between cities very week; beef
up and be specific. Dal Co. #5
18. pl Does TxDOT operate 1-635; Why the
north/south break point?, No mention made
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E- Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/16/97 Sheet: 4 of: 8
Northern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336 ext. 28
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
of existing City Limit or arrangements? Dal
Co#6
19. all What about E/W coordination (off of Belt
Line) Dal Co # 7
20. p5 Check/verify the number of vehicles making
the SB left @ Denton Tapp/Bethel. Dal Co #
8
21. p4 Expand/explanation of selection of control
areas by the use of collected data compiled
into appropiate graphics, tables, charts.
Need to include turning movement, signal
phasing, and lane geometry graphic with
report. PME #1
22. general Need to support conclusion and
recommendations with supporting
documentation. The memo represents is an
excellent executive summary, but does not
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/16/97 Sheet: 5 of: 8
Northern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336 ext. 28
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
Page/Section
provide the technical detail necessary to
stand on its own. Suggest use of technical
Appendix, peak hour turning movement
graphics, and lane geometry with phasing
graphic representing existing conditions.
Suggest modifying this graphic by noting
changes on this second copy of phasing
and lane assignments which are
recommended. PME #2
23. general I would be interested in the travel time runs
that identify the existing average running
speeds and delays for each time period.
This can best depicted on a speed profile
graphic. PME # 3
24. pi,sect1, last revise to be specific rather than "most" and
2 sentences "two intersections", which two? reword and
make it clear. PME#4
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project 75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/17/97 Sheet: 6 of: 8
Southern Section Pro13osed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: PME Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
All Drawings, sketches would help text. Dal Co
#1
All See comments on Northern section Dal Co
#2
All What about sub-systems to east and west
of Belt Line? Need to identify/mention in
text. Dal Co # 3
pl We mention count data and ped heads but
were peds counted? Dal Co # 4
p4 What is a "natural cycle length"? No
mention made about existing systems or
cycle lengths, why not? Dal Co. # 5
p4 There is a need to provide
coordination/communication south of Rock
Island to assist in interjurisdictional
coordination? Dal Co #6
135 Contact Grand Prairie to determine their
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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Project: CMAQ Project 75
Southern Section
Reviewer: T Tramel
Comment Drawing No./
No. Report
Page/Section
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
I Submittal: Technical Memorandum I Date: 6/17/97
Proposed Control Area
I Organization: PME Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number:
Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
ISheet: 7
214-747-6336
of: 8
Action
general
general
existing cycle lengths south of Oakdale.
there a need to consider "special event
timing for Lone Star Park ? Dal Co #7
Is
Need to support conclusion and
recommendations with supporting
documentation. The memo represents is an
excellent executive summary, but does not
provide the technical detail necessary to
stand on its own. Suggest use of technical
Appendix, peak hour turning movement
graphics, and lane geometry with phasing
graphic representing existing conditions.
Suggest modifying this graphic by noting
changes on this second copy of phasing
and lane assignments which are
recommended. PME #2
I would be interested in the travel time runs
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
D:~ROJEC'r~07SCHEIVI~7-3REV~7~IEW, DOC
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DALLAS COUNTY CMAQ PROGRAM
Project: CMAQ Project75 Submittal: Technical Memorandum Date: 6/17/97 Sheet: 8 of: 8
Southern Section Proposed Control Area
Reviewer: T Tramel I Organization: PME Consolidated I Reviewer Telephone Number: 214-747-6336
Comment Drawing No. / Comment - (state fully action required, i.e., Response Action
No. Report clarify, change, add, delete, etc.)
that identify the existing average running
speeds and delays for each time period.
This can best depicted on a speed profile
graphic. PME # 3
pi,sect1, last revise to be specific rather than "most" and
2 sentences "two intersections", which two? reword and
make it clear. PME#4
p4 last section Suggest revising to identify signal timing
conditions in Grand Prairie and assess the
opportunity to provide additional inter-
jurisdictional coordination with Grand
Prairie. PME #5
Action Codes
A - Agree, Designer will comply
C - Disagree, Designer and Reviewer Resolution Required
D - Delete, Reviewer Withdraws Comment
E - Exception, Resolution Required
N/A - Not Applicable
Dispositioned By:
Title:
Date:
Reviewer- Maintain a copy of your comments for future reference. Please enter Reviewer information at the top of the page.
HAND WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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