Virtual Public Meeting for I-345 Feasibility Study in Dallas County

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

I-345 from I-30 to Woodall Rodgers Freeway (Spur 366)
CSJ 0092-14-094

June 22, 2021

The I-345 virtual public meeting begins on Tuesday, June 22 at 3 PM and will remain online through the comment period deadline of Sunday, August 22.  During this time, please review the project materials and other information provided on this site to learn about the feasibility study and provide your comments.

The presentation slides and script are also available in PDF format here:

Presentation slides

Script

To view materials by station, click on the Station Number and Name

 

STATION 1:  WELCOME

At this station, you can:

 

STATION 2:  STUDY APPROACH

At this station, you can:

  • Review the Study Approach to get information on the study process
  • Review the I-345 Project Timeline to understand the overall timeline and next steps
  • View the Study Goals for both City Map and the I-345 Feasibility Study

 

STATION 3:  ENVIRONMENTAL

At this station, you can:

  • View the environmental constraints map which helps planners and engineers determine the least impactful method to fulfill the purpose of the project. 

 

STATION 4:  CONCEPTUAL ALTERNATIVES

At this station, you can:

  • View information on each of the 5 alternatives to help you better understand and visualize what is being proposed.
  • Each alternative includes typical sections, a conceptual rendering and a roll plot with design details.
  • No Build/Leave I-345 As-Is:  No additional improvements would occur to I-345 other than those already programmed.
  • Depressed Alternative:  Similar to US 75, where mainlanes are low (below DART D2) with discontinuous frontage roads along either side and cross streets over the top.  Includes pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the frontage roads and local streets.
  • Removal Alternative:  The existing mainlanes would be removed and the city grid is reconnected.  Includes pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
  • Elevated Alternative:  Similar to what exists now, with a smaller footprint of an elevated highway with aesthetic improvements, revised access and signage for drivers, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities under the highway.
  • Hybrid Alternative:  Similar to US 75 and the proposed depressed alternative.  There is limited access from the mainlanes to local streets that are reconnected over the top.  No proposed frontage roads.  Access to the area is from local streets, I-30 or Woodall Rodgers Freeway.  Includes pedestrian and bicycle facilities along local streets.
  • View roll plots

 

STATION 5:  TRAFFIC DEMAND APPROACH

At this station, you can:

  • Understand how we analyze traffic data for each alternative and the process for refining alternatives
  • View a map of the Traffic Study Area to understand the limits of the Macro and Micro Traffic models
  • Get an update on Adjacent Corridor projects, which affect how traffic uses I-345
  • View 2018 traffic counts to understand I-345 traffic volumes

 

STATION 6:  ORIGIN AND DESTINATION TRAFFIC DATA

At this station, you can:

  • Learn what origin-destination (O-D) data is and where, when and why we collect this data
  • View O-D maps on three specific routes that utilize I-345

 

STATION 7:  TRAFFIC IMPACTS BASED ON ALTERNATIVES

At this station, you can:

  • Learn how each alternative is projected to impact traffic in 2045
  • View heatmaps of the downtown area for each alternative
  • Answer the question:  “Where does the traffic go?”

 

STATION 8:  ALTERNATIVE SCREENING PROCESS

At this station, you can:

  • Review how each alternative has been evaluated
  • Learn how alternatives will be eliminated or refined
  • Understand how alternatives compare to each other

 

STATION 9:  PROJECT PARTNERS

At this station, you can:

  • View coordination timeline with NCTCOG, City of Dallas and DART
  • Understand City of Dallas design guidance used for the development of I-345 alternatives
  • To view additional materials from our partners, please scroll down.

 

STATION 10:  SURVEY

At this station, you can:

  • Take the I-345 Survey  CLICK HERE
  • Tell us how, when and why you use I-345
  • Give us your thoughts on the future of I-345

 

STATION 11:  OFFER COMMENTS & STAY CONNECTED

At this station, you can:

  • Offer comments
  • Review the remaining I-345 Feasibility Study schedule
  • Learn how to join our email list and receive study updates
  • Learn the 4 ways you can submit comments (hard copy comment forms are available HERE in English and HERE in Spanish)

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FROM OUR PARTNERS

CITY OF DALLAS EXHIBITS

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) EXHIBITS
Additional details about the DART D2 subway can be found on their website CLICK HERE

HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON THE I-345 FEASIBILITY STUDY