Texas Register, Volume 32, Number 3, Pages 215-274, January 19, 2007 Page: 272
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Eligible types of infrastructure projects are defined in 43 TAC
25.502(b) as:
(1) sidewalk improvements such as new sidewalks, widened sidewalks,
sidewalk gap closures, sidewalk repairs, curb cuts for ramps, and the
construction of curbs and gutters;
(2) pedestrian/bicycle crossing improvements such as new or upgraded
traffic signals, crosswalks, median refuges, pavement markings, traffic
signs, pedestrian or bicycle over-crossings and under-crossings, flash-
ing beacons, traffic signal phasing extensions, bicycle sensitive actu-
ation devices, pedestrian activated signal upgrades, and sight distance
improvements;
(3) on-street bicycle facilities such as new or upgraded bicycle lanes,
widened outside lanes or roadway shoulders, geometric improvements,
turning lanes, channelization and roadway realignment, traffic signs,
and pavement markings;
(4) traffic diversion improvements including separation of pedestrians
and bicycles from vehicular traffic adjacent to school facilities and traf-
fic diversion away from school zones or designated routes to a school;
(5) off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities including exclusive
multi-use bicycle or pedestrian trails and pathways;
(6) traffic calming measures for off-system roads such as roundabouts,
traffic circles, curb extensions at intersections that reduce curb-to-curb
roadway travel widths, center islands, full and half-street closures, and
other speed reduction techniques;
(7) secure bicycle parking facilities; and
(8) other projects that promote pedestrian and bicycle safety of children
in and around school areas.
To nominate an infrastructure project, the eligible political subdivision
must file its application, in the form prescribed by the department, with
the district engineer of the district office responsible for the area in
which the proposed Safe Routes to School project will be constructed.
The address and telephone number of each district office may be ob-
tained through the following web site under "Local Information" or by
contacting the Traffic Operations Division at (512) 416-3118:
http://www.txdot.gov/localinformation/
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/local_information.
Completed applications must be received by the department no later
than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2007.
For non-infrastructure projects, the department will accept applications
from state agencies, political subdivisions, schools, school districts,
non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations or any combina-
tion of these entities as defined in 43 TAC 25.501.
Eligible types of non-infrastructure projects are defined in 43 TAC
25.502(c) as:
(1) public awareness campaigns and outreach efforts to the news media
and community leaders;
(2) traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools;
(3) providing student education on bicycle and pedestrian safety,
health, and the environment; and
(4) other projects that promote pedestrian and bicycle safety of children
in and around school areas.
To nominate a non-infrastructure project, the eligible applicant must
file its application, in the form prescribed by the department, to the
Traffic Operations Division (TRF). The address and telephone number
for TRF is Texas Department of Transportation, Traffic Operations Di-vision, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416-3118, or
information may be obtained through the following web site:
http://www.txdot.gov/contact_us/traffic_operations.htm
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/contact_us/traffic operations.htm
Completed applications must be received by the department no later
than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2007.
Information regarding the program, program guide and application
forms are available from the department's district offices by contacting
the Traffic Operations Division at (512) 416-3118, by the web site:
http://www.txdot.gov/services/traffic_opera-
tions/safe routes to school/default.htmhttp://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/traffic opera-
tions/safe_routes to school/default.htm, or by
trftepgm@dot.state.tx.us.
TRD-200700081E-mail at:
Bob Jackson
General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: January 10, 2007
Public Notice - Deadline Extended for Public Comments
In the December 1, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 9693),
the Texas Department of Transportation proposed amendments and
new sections to Chapter 27, Toll Projects, Subchapter A, Comprehen-
sive Development Agreements, 27.2 - 27.5 and 27.7 - 27.9.
The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed amendments and
new sections was originally set for January 2, 2007. This notice is to
extend the public comment period to 5:00 p.m. on January 29, 2007.
Additional information may be obtained from Phillip Russell, Director,
Texas Turnpike Authority Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas
78701-2483.
TRD-200700082
Bob Jackson
General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: January 10, 2007
Request for Proposals for Aviation Engineering Services -
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
The City of Sulphur Springs, through its agent, the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional
engineering firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter
2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and re-
ceive proposals for professional aviation engineering design services
described below:
Airport Sponsor: The City of Sulphur Springs, Sulphur Springs Mu-
nicipal Airport, TxDOT CSJ No. 0601SULPH. Scope: Provide engi-
neering/design services to improve pavements and markings to Run-
way 18-36, taxiways A-F, hangar access taxiways, terminal apron, and
north apron; install new MIRL system including signage updates; in-
stall PAPI-4 Runway 18-36; install REIL Runway 36; and improve
airport drainage at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport.
The DBE goal is set for the design at 0%. TxDOT Project Manager is
John Wepryk, P.E.32 TexReg 272 January 19, 2007 Texas Register
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