Task 1: Data Collection and Baseline Assessment Review and synthesize regional transportation plans, local truck route studies, origin-destination data, traffic studies, and mobility assessments by H-GAC, TxDOT, Port Houston, and relevant jurisdictions. Coordinate with regional stakeholders and Port tenants to gather data on current and planned freight mobility. Conduct field visits to evaluate roadway conditions, driving behaviors, and truck circulation near terminals. Deploy automated traffic counters (e.g., cameras, sensors, GPS trackers) to monitor truck activity through specified corridors. At minimum, Consultant shall conduct one 12-hour weekday count (Tuesday-Thursday). Monitoring Locations: o Turning Basin and Surrounding Neighborhoods (see Exhibit 1): • Chadwick St and McCarty St, near Port Houston Elementary • Ledwicke St and Tilgham St • Fidelity St and Pennsylvania St • 2nd St and Holland Ave • Clinton Dr and Gulf Rd • E Ave P and Concrete St (Manchester) • Manchester St and Central St (Manchester) • Ave K and 75th St (Magnolia Park) • Ave O and 75th St (Magnolia Park) • Ave Q near Hidalgo Park o Baytown Thoroughfare (see Exhibit 2): • Track inbound and outbound truck flows at critical junctures including SH-146, SH99, SH-330, and I-10, capturing license plates and correlating truck activity with terminal origins. • Identify key neighborhoods potentially impacted by truck traffic. • Cross-reference license plates with container tracking logs provided by Port Houston to determine terminal linkage. • Acquire anonymized GPS or telematics data to support origin-destination mapping and cut-through detection. • Identify and map warehouses, distribution centers, logistics hubs, and main thoroughfares connected to the terminals. • Analyze TxDOT crash data to identify truck-related safety hotspots. • Ensure compliance with permitting requirements for field devices. Task 2: Traffic Route Analysis Analyze truck flow volumes, frequency, and congestion by time of day. Distinguish designated truck routes from neighborhood cut-throughs. Identify origin-destination routes between terminals, distribution centers, and freeways. Evaluate alternative routes and infrastructure improvements (e.g., signage, signals). Model emissions related to current routes and quantify potential reductions under proposed alternatives. Use ArcGIS for spatial analyses and visualization. Integrate crash data and safety concerns into route risk assessments. Task 3: Final Report and Recommendations Prepare a draft report for Port Houston staff and stakeholder review. Deliver a final report including: o executive summary o methodology and data sources o findings on traffic volumes, patterns, and emissions o proposed strategies for rerouting, emissions reduction, and community harm mitigation, including cost and feasibility considerations o visualizations of truck movement and effects, including GIS overlays o Defined KPIs (e.g., % truck volume reduction in neighborhoods, estimated emissions reductions, community benefits) Prepare and deliver approximately five formal presentations to Port Houston and stakeholders summarizing progress, findings, strategies, and/or final recommendations.
