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Home My WebLink About1975 B-CS Urban Transportation StudyCity of Bryan* City of College Station* Brazos County* Dept Hwys - Public Transp * Texas A&M University Study Planning Engineer 1 Member from Brazos Valley Development Council Federal Highway Administration Multi -modal Planning Section Texas Aeronautical Commission Texas Air Control Board METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (BVDC) City of College Station Planning Department ANNUAL REPORT 1975 BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY P U B L I C SIGNATORY POWERS City of Bryan City of College Station Brazos County Dept Hwys- Public Transp POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Elected official from each local government and appropriate State and Federal elected officials Study Office Staff STEERING COMMITTEE PLANNING ENGINEER CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of Bryan Planning Commission City of College Station Planning Commission Brazos County Commissioners Court Transportation Committee of Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee of Environmental Action P U B L I C City of Bryan Planning Dept. * Voting Members Technical Committee Brazos County Commissioners Court (5) Council (5) 13,270 *36,460 10,339 *21,340 *529 1509 * 6424 96 *Closed 1257 *7940 12,473 -- *17,330 1380 *914 UNIVERSITY CAMPUS COUNTS 1280 RUSSELL ST *975 etvD 6720 1753 1714 *3639 *3341 CAMPUS ENTRANCE COUNTS 3,801 TAMU Counts (2 -67) *8,500 UTS Counts (3 -75) 2244 *1349 2767 *5659 * 3668 a H 3801 * 8500 4405 *7686 LEGEND 5867 *7454 PUBLIC TRANSIT 12,350 *19,655 11,290 *13,970 4718 *6910 ARTERIAL STREET COUNTS 11,290 UTS Counts (3 -75) *13,970 1978 Projections Volume counts were made in March of 1975 at Campus entrances to determine the number of trips to and from this major traffic generator. These were 24 -hour, non - directional machine counts. Results of the counts are shown on the sketch above. For comparison, the counts made in 1967 by Texas A &M University are also shown. Traffic counts were also taken on arterial streets bordering the Campus. These are shown in blue on the sketch. Traffic projections for 1978 were predicated on the westward expansion of the Campus. These projections in- dicate that significant increases in traffic can be expected by 1978. NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS In Bryan - College Station, Social, Economic, and Environmental considera- tions are being incorporated into the planning process through develop- ment of a "Neighborhood Analysis." A preliminary "Neighborhood Analysis" has been developed by the Study Office, in cooperation with the Planning Departments of the two Cities. This "Neighborhood Analysis" was approved by the Steering Committee in February, 1975, and will serve as a starting point in the further development of neighborhood studies in Bryan - College Station. The aerial map on the reverse side shows the neighborhood boundaries that have been defined. The Recommended 1990 Arterial System has been super- imposed on the aerial to show the relationship of this proposed transpor- tation system on the neighborhoods. A tabulation is included showing the number and type of dwelling units by neighborhood, and the growth since 1970 by number of units and percent. The 1970 Census, First Count Tapes, were used for base data, and 1974 data were obtained from field counts by the Study Office and the two Cities. The chart below indicates social characteristics by neighborhoods, based on 1970 Census information. It is anticipated that an updating of this "Neighborhood Analysis" will be accomplished as data on social, economic, and environmental considerations become available. Neighborhood North Zone North Central A North Central B Central A Central B West A West B Southeast A Southeast B Southeast C Campus Southgate Eastgate Northgate Outlying Brazos County Bryan College Station Ethnic Background Median Median % % % School Years Median Family Population Anglo Negro S.S. Completed Age Income Families Labor Below Force Poverty Unem- Level ployed 2,278 97% <1% 3% 10.7 24.6 $8,563 5% 2.4% 6,159 3% 64% 32% 8.3 21.5 4,945 41.5% 2.5% 2,823 20% 77% 3% 8.8 23.5 4,000 47.6% 3.8% 2,632 91% .c1% 9% 12.2 30.0 8,454 5.9% 1.0% 4,399 97% 1% 2% 12.7 27.9 10,559 4.3% 1.3% 4,837 23% 1O% 67% 8.9 22.9 6,532 13.3% 3.2% 2,349 90% '1% 10% 12.4 23.3 7,829 5.3% 3.5% 3,995 94% 1% 3% 14.8 23.7 9,163 14.0% 1.7% 3,719 94% 1% 5% 13.7 26.0 12,850 2.8% - 608 100% - - 24.0 5,555 91% 1% 8% 16.3 19.5 4,467 83% 14% 3% 15.7 22.6 12,466 7.3% 5.3% 3,588 85% 8% 6% 15.8 23.2 10,918 11.4% 1.4% 3,593 86% 1% 9% 16.2 21.7 5,047 22.3% 3.9% 473 77% 23% - 11.7 22.6 4,808 22.6% 3.8% 57,979 72% 16% 11% 12.2 7,636 16.6% 2.6% 33,719 66% 20% 14% 11.9 7,775 16.0% 2.5% 17,676 86% 6% 6% 15.8 7,849 14.1% 2.9% A "Public Transit Study" will be developed by a consultant for the Bryan - College Station area during 1975 and 1976. Funds for this study will come from the Metropolitan Planning Organization, (BVDC), through a grant from UMTA. The study will evaluate alternate modes of public transit and pre- sent recommendations for implementing public transit service in the local area. Emphasis will be placed on providing service to the elderly and to the handicapped in the area. The cost of the study will be approximately $23,000. THE ECONOMY The economic recession which plagued the Nation also made its impact felt on the Bryan- College Station economy. Total economic indices continue to show a strong economic base, due to a large degree to the impact of Texas A &M University. The University's impact on the Bryan- College Station area totaled a record $118,700,000 for 1974 according to a survey conducted by the University. This represents an increase of more than 18% over 1973 figures. This figure includes the University's $75.5 million payroll. A comparison of economic indicators for 1973 and 1974 is shown below: Economic Indicator April April Jan. April 1973 1974 1975 1975 Total Employment 27,260 29,120 29,242 Unemployment 436 437 1,522 % Unemployed 1.6% 1.5% 5.2% Bank Deposits (Millions) City Tax Levy (Millions) Vehicle Registration (Brazos County) $151.3 $168.9 FY 73 -74 $1.25 FY 74 -75 $1.48 41,495 44,130 30,709 1,194 3.9% $168.3 The U. S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis predicts that the Bryan - College Station area rates as the hottest business growth pros- pect in the State during the next 15 years. Growth in personal income is increasing at a rate of 6.2 %, and population is expected to increase 3.2% annually. TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY The University is expecting a record enrollment for the Fall Semester. Predictions indicate that 24,000 students will attend TAMU in September. This, by far, surpasses predictions which were made in 1970. At that time, it was estimated that University enrollment would reach 20,000 by 1978 and level off. 1970 1973 1974 University Enrollment 14,316 18,520 21,463 % Coed Enrollment 10% 21.5% 25.3% Texas A &M University experienced a 2,943 student increase in enrollment in 1974 over the 1973 enrollment figure. The total enrollment of 21,463 is expected to place TAMU among the Nation's enrollment leaders for the third consecutive year. The enrollment is 15.9% greater than the 1973 enrollment, and 25.3% of the total enrollment is coed. The chart above shows the University's growth since 1970. ACCIDENTS In 1974, a total of 1,735 accidents occurred within the Cities of Bryan and College Station, excluding the University Campus. These accidents resulted in 464 injuries and 8 fatalities. A total of 793 accidents oc- curred at intersections while 942 occurred mid - block. A listing of the ten intersections having the highest accident occurrence follows: Intersection Number of Number of Accidents Injuries Texas - University Carson -South College Texas - Coulter Drive 29th Street -Barak South College- University Texas - Jersey Wellborn Road - Jersey South College- Sulphur Springs Texas -19th Street Old College Road - University 20 19 14 14 14 14 14 10 10 9 1 11 7 7 3 3 2 4 1 3 Fatalities occurred at these locations During 1974, there were 28 bicycle accidents resulting in 26 injuries. Youngsters 15 years old and younger accounted for 17 of the accidents. Only five streets experienced more than one bike accident, as shown on the tabulation at right. The total accident occurrence for 1974 is lower than for last year; however, total number of injuries and fatalities show a slight in- crease. 1. Texas - Dominik Intersection 2. Wellborn Road North of Southland 3. US 190 (SH 21 East) West of Tabor Road 4. US 190 (Sit 21 East) West of Hooper 5. San Jacinto (SH 21 West) West of 19th St. 6. 25th Street at Houston 7. 29th Street West of Garden Lane 8. Beck Street West of Bryant Street Number of Accidents South College Texas 29th Street Jersey University Drive 4 3 3 2 2 Year Total Accidents Total Fatalities Total Injuries 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1,541 1,659 1,578 1,887 1,735 4 2 14 6 8 272 415 327 368 464 There were no fatalities resulting from bicycle accidents in 1974. Bike accidents were up by a total of 4 over the 24 recorded in 1973. A work element in the "Unified Work Program" provides for a Bikeway Study to be developed this fiscal year to determine the feasibility of applying for funds under the Bikeway Demonstration Program established by the Federal Aid Highway Amendments of 1974. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Operations Plan, an annual review of the "Recommended Transportation Plan" was made by the Policy Advisory and Steering Committees on June 13, 1975. Recommendations from the Citizens' Advisory Committee were presented, together with data on the economy, land use, and population. Based on existing conditions, the following projects were selected as high priority improvements which are essential to the transportation system. 125 I00 90 80 70 60 50 40 Z 30 Q J o_ O 20 10 9 8 7 Street 29th Street Villa Maria Agronomy Road 25th Street FM 2154 Inner Loop Dtnninik Beck Street Holleman Dexter Drive Villa Maria Park Place Southwest Pkwy Street: Fountran Old College Road Villa Maria Briarcrest 1'M 2347 -FM 2154 Intersection Intersection Intersection Intersection Intersection Intersection 1930 Limits PRIORITIES Texas Avenue to Bryan City Limit Nall Lane to Briarcrest Finfeather to FM 2347 Texas Avenue to FM 158 Jersey Street to FM 2818 Near Beck Street to Texas Avenue Puryear to Jersey-Texas Intersection l'alasota to FM 2818 Winding Road to FM 2154 At Jersey Intersection Pinfeather Drive to FM 2818 Texas to FM 2154 Texas to SH 6 Expressway Seven projects which had been recommended for improvement on the original priority list of the "Recommended Transportation Plan" in 1970 have been programmed for construction. Plans for these improvements are in various stages of development. These projects are listed below: Limits POPULATION Brazos County Study Area Bryan College Station COST PRIORITY ONE IMPROVEMENTS NOT PRt1f1RAMMED =i 9,521,732 vi11a Marti to Old Collcy;te Road F6.11 Soud to FM !ill South Collew to Finfeather SH 6 Expressway to FM 158 Intersection signalization SH 308 -Old College Road 29th Street -Briar Oaks South College -Villa Maria Road Texas Avenue - Holleman Drive FM 60 -29th Street FM 2154 -Old Main Drive POPULATION PREDICTIONS BRAZOS COUNTY CITY OF BRYAN fi0/ MEW ivor „,0"/ 1950 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION YEAR 1970 57,978 57,008 33,719 17,676 1970 I'roy,run <•d I'rtgt'ann Under Construction Programmed Programmed The estimate of population for 1974 was based on field survey made by th- City of Bryan Planning Department and the 602 Planning Lab of the Depart- ment of Urban & Regional Planning at Texas A &M University. These surveys were made as part of the housing needs assessment to provide detailed in- formation required by the Community Development Act. The population estimate is predicated on a holding capacity for the Study Area. The result is an estimated 75,929 population for the Study Area. 1973 74,553 69,968 Status or Estimated Cost Estimated Cost 2,708,370 747,225 830,250 1,444,500 472,500 901,462 329,400 821,475 383,900 31,000 241,650 90,000 520,000 73,40 v to 73,400 w 3 970 ES 4 1990 1974 80,180 75,929 42,501 29,689 A graph, "Population Predictions ", has been reprinted from the Volume II and is shown above, This graph shows the various predictions which were made for the Study Area in 1970 by various studies. The actual population growth and current estimated population by governmental unit is shown in blue on the graph. It is obvious that the spectacular growth of the Study Area has exceeded even the most optimistic prediction which was made five years ago. q �:.� �� ..� �. � 7