FM 76 (North Loop Drive) Feasibility Study

TxDOT El Paso District developed a corridor feasibility study for FM 76 (North Loop Drive) from FM 1281 (Horizon Boulevard) in El Paso to SH 20 (Alameda Avenue) in the city of Fabens. The study analyzed and evaluated the current and future transportation needs for the FM 76 (North Loop Drive) corridor, gathered feedback from stakeholders and the public, and developed short-, mid- and long-term improvements for the corridor.

Study Limits

The FM 76 (North Loop Dr) corridor is a minor north-south arterial located in El Paso County that connects the suburban area of Socorro, the farming land of Clint and urban areas of Fabens. The study corridor is 12.5 miles long and runs along FM 76 (North Loop Dr) between Horizon Blvd (FM 1281) and Alameda Ave (SH 20). The corridor goes through urbanized and rural areas within El Paso County and serves as one of the major connections for various communities along its route.

Planning Process

El Paso County, along with many of its communities, has been experiencing rapid growth and is expected to continue to grow in the future. TxDOT El Paso District conducted this Feasibility Study to analyze the corridor needs, safety improvements, and access management issues, along with potential improvements to the FM 76 (North Loop Dr) corridor. The Feasibility Study was conducted according to a multi-phase planning process. The Feasibility Study developed goals and objectives by analyzing FM 76’s existing conditions and future needs, and stakeholder input on corridor needs. The Feasibility Study then proposed and evaluated corridor recommendations, by using criteria associated with the study goals and objectives.

Public Involvement

Public input and stakeholder feedback informed the FM 76 Feasibility Study throughout the entire planning process. The team engaged with the local community to gather input on the needs, issues, and concerns along the FM 76 (North Loop Dr) corridor. The stakeholder engagement process allowed the study team to collaborate with local stakeholders in one-on-one meetings as well as four large group stakeholder advisory meetings. A series of public meetings were held on February 28, 2023, and February 6, 2024.

• Public meeting - February 6, 2024
• Public meeting - February 8, 2023

Downloads

• Final Report
• Appendix A - Existing Conditions Memo
• Appendix B - Existing Safety Analysis
• Appendix C - Traffic Projections Methodology & Results
• Appendix D - Traffic Operations Analysis
• Appendix E - Growth Rate Determination Memo
• Appendix F - Access Management Memo
• Appendix G - Needs, Goals, Concept Development, and Level 1 Screening Tech Memo
• Appendix H - One-on-One Meeting Summaries
• Appendix I - FM 76 Environmental Constraints Map
• Appendix J - Utility Map
• Appendix K - Alternatives 1 Panel Maps
• Appendix K- Alternatives 2 Panel Maps
• Appendix K - Alternatives 3 Panel Maps
• Appendix L - Level 2 Screening & Scoring
• Appendix M - Recommended Alternative Traffic Results
• Appendix N -  Proposed Intersection Layouts