Figure 51: Temple Subarea Level-of-Service – 2045 Forecast Conditions

Forecast Conditions

Figure 51 displays the LOS for the roadway network based on 2045 projections.

Figure 51: Temple Subarea Level-of-Service – 2045 Forecast Conditions

Source: KTMPO Model

Future Capacity Deficiencies

The following list identifies potential future capacity deficiencies taking into account planned improvements and the forecast model reported LOS. The streets and intersections below are described by their current design and forecasted impacts. Recommendations are made for each location listed. Several of the intersections that would be of concern are included in the roadways already identified.

Roadways

W. Avenue D from S. 33rd Street to S. 27th Street, Intersection with S. 31st Street

• LOS F • Roadway Improvements: o S. 31st Street: 4-Lane, with a 5th turn lane on Northbound traffic curb & gutter section. o W. Avenue D: 2-Lane curb & gutter section. • Major Traffic Generators: o Hospital, school, commercial and retail businesses along 31st Street.

o Used as alternate route to avoid Central/Adams/N. 31st Street intersections. • Notes: W. Avenue D @ S. 31st Street is a non-signalized intersection that experiences traffic backups during peak traffic periods. The lack of signalization during the peak hours results in traffic backups leading to the LOS F classification. The roadway is currently identified as a neighborhood collector in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: Identify this roadway as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan and perform a warrant study to determine if this intersection warrants a traffic signal.

W. Avenue T from W. 37th Street to S. 31st Street

• LOS F • Roadway Improvements: o S. 31st Street: 5-Lane curb & gutter section. o W. Avenue T: 2-Lane curb & gutter section. • Major Traffic Generators: o Hospital, school, neighborhood, commercial and retail businesses along 31st Street. • Notes: W. Avenue T @ S. 31st Street is a non-signalized intersection that experiences traffic backups during peak traffic periods. The lack of signalization during the peak hours results in traffic backups leading to the LOS F classification. It is a straight aligned roadway that connects 31st Street to 57th Street. New development (retail and multifamily) and fast-food restaurants has resulted in increased traffic at this intersection. The roadway is currently not designated in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: Identify this roadway as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan and perform a warrant study to determine if this intersection warrants a traffic signal.

Scott Blvd from S. 57th Street to S. 51st Street

• LOS F • Roadway Improvements: o S. 31st Street to S. 37th Street: 4-Lane curb & gutter section. o S. 37th Street to S. 57th Street: 2-Lane with 10-foot striped shoulders curb & gutter section. • Major Traffic Generators: o Hospital, neighborhood, commercial and retail businesses along 31st Street. • Notes: Scott Boulevard experiences traffic issues due to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, retail, restaurants, and multifamily elements near 31st Street and Scott Intersection as well as business and retail elements near 57th and Scott. This activity, accompanied by the large neighborhood in the middle, results in a roadway that experience significant traffic most of the day. This roadway also provides a way to bypass the S. 31st Street/Loop 363 intersection and ultimately the I-35/Loop 363 Intersection. The roadway is currently designated as a Neighborhood Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: Identify this roadway as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan and evaluate striping options to accommodate more traffic capacity, while trying to maintain a neighborhood element between 37th Street and 57th Street. Recommend intersection enhancements at 57th and Scott.

Market Loop from Cottonwood Lane to S. 31st Street

• LOS F • Roadway Improvements: o 2-Lane curb & gutter section. • Major Traffic Generators: o Hospital, neighborhood, commercial and retail businesses along 31st Street. • Notes: Market Loop experiences traffic issues due to Baylor Scott & White Children’s Hospital, retail, restaurants, as well as the neighborhood that is located south of Loop 363 and west of S. 62

31st Street. This roadway also provides a bypass of the 31st/Loop 363 intersection. This also is a direct route to access Thornton Lane and Midway Drive via Cottonwood Lane from 31st Street. The roadway is currently designated as a Neighborhood Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: Identify this roadway as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan and evaluate striping options to accommodate more traffic capacity, while trying to maintain a neighborhood element.

Hartrick Bluff Road from FM 93 to City Limits

• LOS F • 2-lane Roadway: o County roadway section. • Major Traffic Generators: o New residential developments. o Direct connection between FM 93 and FM 436. • Notes: Hartrick Bluff Road a direct route/cut thru from FM 93 to FM 436. There are large sections of unimproved land along this route. Future residential development will increase the burden on this roadway, that is currently at a LOS F. The roadway is currently designated as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: This roadway could potentially be identified as a Minor Arterial based on future development along the route.

Intersections

W. Avenue T @ N. 31st Street

• LOS F • Reference W. Avenue T from W. 37th Street to S. 31st Street. • Notes: W. Avenue T @ S. 31st Street is a non-signalized intersection that experiences traffic backups during peak traffic periods. The lack of signalization during the peak hours results in traffic backups leading to the LOS F classification. The roadway is currently identified as a neighborhood collector in the Thoroughfare Plan. • Recommendation: Identify this roadway as a Community Collector in the Thoroughfare Plan and perform a warrant study to determine if this intersection warrants a traffic signal.

S. 57th Street @ Scott Blvd.

• LOS F • Reference Scott Blvd from S. 57th Street to S. 51st Street. • Notes: Scott @ 57th Street is a signalized intersection that experiences traffic backups during peak traffic periods. Expansion (1-lane minimum) on 57th Street would aide in the current flow of this intersection. The current radius at the corners is tight and the number of lanes on 57th Street slow down turning movements at this intersection. • Recommendation: Evaluate an additional lane on 57th Street to enhance safe turning movements at this intersection.

• As expected, major roadways such as interstates and state highways are expected to see high levels of congestion and delay in the future. • Many connections on the west side of town, near Loop 363 are forecasted as failing in 2045.

Key Findings

• Educational facilities within the City of Temple are expected to continue to be one of the largest activity generators in the community. Level of service around these institutions is typically congested, especially during peak hours. • Industrial will likely continue to expand in Temple, especially to the north. Evaluating impacts of current delay and the freight network on future LOS to identify potential routing recommendations.