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September 13, 2016
THE ROAD TO HARBOR BRIDGE:Achieving Environmental Clearance on
a Major Project for the State of Texas
October 11, 2016
September 13, 2016
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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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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