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Welcome to the Bastrop County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (BCCTP) webpage. This page will be updated regularly so please visit frequently!
Upcoming Meetings
What's New
KUT FM 90.5 Story
The Bastrop County Transportation Plan was recently featured on KUT FM 90.5 radio. To listen to the segment, please visit this site.
Online Questionnaires
The results of the Bastrop County Transportation Plan's first online questionnaire have been tabulated and are posted here. The questionnaire was designed to receive input from the public by asking a variety of questions about the travel and commuting patterns of citizens. It also assessed the transportation priorities of the public. Results from the second survey, which asked residents and other interested parties about potential transportation projects are currently being tabulated and will be posted online when they are available.
Newsletters
Summer 2009 Newsletter
Fall 2008 Newsletter (en español)
Fall 2007 Newsletter
Newsletters are available in .pdf. To download, right click on link and select "save target as..." and save the file to your local drive.
Archived Agendas/Presentations
Under each committee heading, click on the date for the agenda from that meeting. If there are presentations or handouts available, click on the links in parentheses. To download, right click on link and select "save target as..." and save the file to your local drive.
Public Meetings
Summer 2009: Cities of Bastrop and Elgin (presentation)
Fall 2008: Cities of Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville
Steering Committee Meetings
July 14, 2009
June 23, 2009 (meeting notes)
March 26, 2009 (meeting notes)
March 5, 2009 (meeting notes)
December 11, 2008 (meeting notes)
October 9, 2008 (meeting notes)
August 14, 2008 (meeting notes)
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
July 14, 2009
June 23, 2009 (meeting notes)
March 26, 2009 (meeting notes)
March 5, 2009 (meeting notes)
December 11, 2008 (meeting notes)
October 9, 2008 (meeting notes)
August 14, 2008 (meeting notes)
June 17, 2008 (CAMPO Plan and Model Presentation) (Bastrop County Greenprint)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meetings
June 23, 2009 (meeting notes)
December 11, 2008 (meeting notes)
October 9, 2008 (meeting notes)
August 14, 2008 (meeting notes)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
Why does Bastrop County need a Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
What is considered in this planning effort?
How will this Plan work with other Plans?
Who is participating in developing the plan?
How do citizens of Bastrop County participate?
When will this process be complete?
Who should I contact if I need more information?
What is a Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
A comprehensive transportation plan is a transportation blueprint for the next 30 years. The plan identifies existing conditions and future needs for all modes of transportation including roads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, freight and passenger rail, and all other means of public transportation. In addition, the Plan addresses safety, congestion, and system connectivity.
Why does Bastrop County need a Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
Bastrop County has experienced tremendous growth in population and commercial development in the past 10 years and it is expected to continue (please see aerials of Bastrop showing growth). By planning now for future transportation needs, the County will be better positioned to maintain the current quality of life as the growth continues.
Examples of growth in Bastrop County – Aerial Photos
US 290 West of Elgin
SH 71 West SH 21 South of Bastrop
What is considered in this planning effort?
Existing land use, proposed future land use, comprehensive plans of cities, Opportunity Bastrop County plan, existing and projected growth patterns, commuter patterns and traffic forecasting are being considered in this planning effort.
How will this Plan work with other Plans?
This Plan will build on the work of Opportunity Bastrop County as well as incorporate plans developed by the cities of Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville. Also, the Plan will take under consideration existing plans developed by other entities including Independent School Districts, TxDOT, utility companies, and emergency services. The Plan will also coordinate with the plans of other regional planning entities such as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
Who is participating in developing the plan?
The development of the plan is driven by the citizens of Bastrop County. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sponsoring the initiative with the assistance of a Project Resource Team which includes Bastrop County, the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) and URS Corporation as the consultant.
Steering, Technical Advisory, and Citizens Advisory Committees have been formed to assure the plan is developed by Bastrop County and for Bastrop County. Please see the Committee Document for more information.
Committee Structure
How do citizens of Bastrop County participate?
Citizens can participate in several ways. First, the Project Resource Team will hold 3 rounds of public meetings as well as smaller community meetings throughout the development of the Plan. The Project Resource Team will also distribute quarterly newsletters and comment cards to share information and collect input.
The Bastrop County Transportation Plan is receiving input from the public through online questionnaires. The results of the first questionnaire have been tabulated and are posted here. The questionnaire included a variety of questions about the travel and commuting patterns of citizens. Results from the second survey, which asked residents and other interested parties about potential transportation projects are currently being tabulated and will be posted online when they are available.
If you wish to be contacted about upcoming meetings and receive information about the ongoing development of the Plan as it is updated, please send your contact information to:
Elizabeth Prestwood, Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
Email: EPRESTW@dot.state.tx.us
Phone: 512-832-7284
(Your information will not be shared)
When will this process be complete?
The project has been scheduled into 3 phases and will be complete in late 2009.
Phase I – Project Initiation (Fall 2007 to Spring 2008)
Phase I included data collection and review, executing a Memorandum of Understanding between the county and cities, developing a Public Involvement Plan, and defining project management and coordination.
Phase II – Needs Assessment (Spring 2008 to Winter 2008)
During Phase II, the Project Resource Team will review land use forecasts, traffic projections and travel demand modeling. The team will also evaluate needs analysis and scenario planning, and implement the Public Involvement Plan.
Phase III – Plan Development (Winter 2008 to Fall 2009)
Phase III activities include project prioritization, developing a financial plan, additional public involvement, and the final Plan adoption process.
Who should I contact if I need more information?
Please contact the Project Manager for more information.
Elizabeth Prestwood, Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
Email: EPRESTW@dot.state.tx.us
Phone: 512-832-7284
Related Links
Below are several useful links of previous studies and other information related to transportation planning in Bastrop.
2007 Transportation Data Book- TxDOT informational reference book
Central Texas Rail Relocation Study- TxDOT
FHWA Freight website
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