RoadMan76

I have now updated the maps on segments 1 & 2 of the project and they are going to be used as comment on the project to give them more ideas on how to improve the design on the present planned lane configuration, because past flaws are being repeated unfortunately. Almost everyone isn’t aware of this, but ~85% of our freeways contain flawed lane configuration, including this project. Because design flaws continue to be introduced into new lane configurations, the traffic slowdowns soon follow. The only 2 perfectly designed freeways as of right now is: US 290 westbound from I-610 to Brittmore Rd and I-45 Gulf northbound from Nasa Rd bypass to Beltway 8. Those 2 freeways have completely eliminated traffic backups as a result since their completions, and if the template used is implemented into other Houston area freeways, the traffic problem shall be tamed for good. Several other freeways approach that perfection (Katy freeway) although those are not completely free of flaws. But once again, almost everyone isn’t aware of this. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks. I-610_NHHIP_Segment_2_Interchange_Project_Critique_2019.pdf I-45_NHHIP_Segments_1_&_2_Project_Critique_2019.pdf I-610_NHHIP_Segment__2_Interchange_Project_Critique_2019pdf.pdf

The following attachments show design flaws and solutions on the current plans for segments 1 and 2. Please tell me if there are any errors or anything I need to change in this attachment. I already sent it to the project website email a few months ago. Also more lanes does eliminate traffic slowdowns if the entire freeway lane configuration has absolutely no flaws. In order for the added lanes in any expansion project to eliminate traffic slowdowns, 4 rules will have to be followed: 1: No forced onramp merges or lane ends. All onramps should have its own dedicated auxiliary lane and don’t merge any lanes. 2: Maintain lane balance. 50% of incoming major interchange lanes should become general purpose lanes with the other 50% exiting to either maneged lanes or feeder (DO NOT MERGE THOSE LANES) and the new general purpose lanes should connect to the next major interchange, maintain lane consistency, etc. 3: Merge zones should be long enough. Auxiliary lanes on the right side of freeway should be at least 2100’ long and on left side of freeway 3500’ long for efficient lane switching. 4: Provide easy access to managed/HOV lanes. Direct connectors from and to Managed/HOV lanes should be provided to eliminate heavy lane switching on freeway general purpose lanes. If one of these rules are not followed, the negative impacts of the design flaw will completely cancel out the positive impact of any added lanes. Also I do wish Houston would build a Commuter rail system as an alternate option to commute. I-45 Expansion Project Lane Configuratiion Map.pdf NHHIP Recommended Suggestions For I-45 Expansion Project Segments 1 & 2.pdf