HNTB and Collin County presented these NCTCOG maps projecting 2030 traffic congestion.  These maps were supposed to argue a NEED for a bridge, but they actually show there is no need. 

 

October 7, 2009, the NCTCOG  representative (responsible for the map data) confirmed these maps do not assume the existence of new bridges across Lavon Lake in 2030. 

So, the 2030 maps above show a picture of what traffic would look like WITHOUT new bridges over Lavon.  This means that the low to moderate projected traffic congestion around the lake is a result of a the other roads being completed. 

The only roads included in the 2030 maps above are those that have a clearly identified source of funding.  These would be the roads like the new outer loop and Hwy 78 or other road improvements.

We asked  HNTB and Collin County to show us a map that predicts and compares the difference in traffic with and without a Lavon Lake Bridge.  Collin County and HNTB said there is no study.

The "Project Need and Purpose" slides (above) used in the HNTB presentation show there is no need for a bridge.

We find it incomprehensible:

• They used these maps to argue a need for a bridge, not really understanding the data being represented in these maps.

• There is no specific study that proves the need for this bridge

• They chose to spend money on a study with so little merit they had to fabricate the "Project Need and Purpose."