DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie. P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) FASTLANE16 Grant
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the submission of an application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) FASTLANE16 Grant for the design of the Zarzamora Street at Frio City Road Railroad Overpass Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In January 2016, City Council approved two Professional Services Agreements with Pape Dawson and Maestas & Associates for the proposed 2017-2022 Bond Program. The two firms will be scoping and estimating proposed projects for inclusion in the Bond Program. Of the projects that are being evaluated, Pape Dawson reviewed the potential project of the Zarzamora Street at Frio City Road Railroad Overpass Project which is located on the west side of San Antonio's urban core.
Currently, the intersection of Zarzamora Street at Frio City Road is a five-legged intersection. Zarzamora Street is an illuminated four-to-six-lane road that crosses US HWY 90, UPRR tracks, as well as commercial and residential neighborhoods. The intersection experiences heavy congestion, especially during AM and PM peak, and sizeable traffic throughout the day. The corridor is a main transit route for the area and is connection to local schools. The transportation system in this area is the key lifeline for residential and commercial land uses. Additionally, the Project is in the proximity of Port SA and the former military installation known as Kelly Air Force Base.
The Union Pacific Railroad crossing carries on an average 25.96 trains within 24 hour period. The average wait time at the gates for the traffic at the intersection is about 6 minutes and 40 seconds. This wait time builds up a long queue on almost all five legs of the int...
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