Studies

Corpus Christi MPO studies are available for download, you must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your computer. You can download the latest version at the Adobe website.

These studies are available FREE of charge on CD-ROM. Click on "Request CD-ROM", include contact name and mailing information. Request will be promptly processed.

Transit's Role in Sustainability & Livability for Corpus Christi:
The new administration in Washington D.C., state and regional governments, and local communities are placing increasing emphasis on creating "sustainability" for their communities. The recent partnership, discussed in this document, between the Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development on "Livability", will result in billions of federal dollars for the development of infrastructure which links transit, economic development, the pedestrian environment, housing, green space, and energy conservation, in a manner which creates better communities, financial stability, and quality of life for urban areas.
Download or Request CD No. 0510

Corpus Christi Major Freight Facilities Impact Study:
The Corpus Christi region has always played an important role in North American freight transportation. This report describes and evaluates the Corpus Christi region's existing and planned logistics assets.
Download or Request CD No. 0210

Traffic Signal Coordination Planning & Development (Part 1):
Traffic Signal Warrant Study (Part2):
The Traffic Signal Coordination Planning & Development provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing coordinated traffic signal systems within the metropolitan areas of Nueces and San Patricio Counties. The study list Short-Term and Long-Term plan recommendations to increase the mobility and reduce delay, travel time, and fuel consumption.
The Traffic Signal Warrant Study determine the need for traffic signal installation at the intersections in Corpus Christi and Portland.
Synchro Traffic Analysis tables are available upon request.
Download Part 1, Part 2 or Request CD No. 0909

Naval Station Ingleside Impact Study:
This impact report, requested by the Texas Senate Subcommittee on Base Realignment and Closure, will ultimately provide the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Corpus Christi region with a better understanding of the types of challenges posed by the NSI closure, as well as the types of solutions required for the region to take full advantage of associated economic development opportunities.
Download or Request CD No. 0808

2006 Regional Travel Time Study:
The primary purpose of the 2006 Travel Speed Study was to expand on the 2003 effort to cover more of the network and to develop a trend for those previously included. The area encompassed by the Corpus Christi MPO is currently within air quality attainment levels.
Download or Request CD No. 0708

Ozone Air Quality Report:
Nueces County and San Patricio County continue to remain in attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. The two counties are near non-attainment, but local efforts to reduce air emissions have offset the effects of growth on air pollution.
Download or Request CD No. 0802  

Access Management Study:
The Corpus Christi MPO has developed a congestion management system (CMS) for the metropolitan area. One of the CMS strategies is addressing capacity improvements through access management techniques.
Download or Request CD No. 0703

Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan:
The Coastal Bend Council of Governments - Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan has been produced to respond to the need of improving the delivery of services in an environment of increasingly constrained revenues.
Download or Request CD No. 0612  

Inter-County Transportation Coordination Plan:
This plan is designed to ensure the full coordination of inter-county services in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas. Areas include Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.
Download or Request CD No. 0010

Freight & Hazardous Materials Movement Study (Part 1):
Executive Summary (Part2):
This report summarizes the results of data collection and compilation for the Corpus Christi MPO study to assist decision makers in developing a freight transportation infrastructure that enhances safety, security, efficiency, and economy within the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Area.
Download Part 1, Part 2 or Request CD No. 0406 (Includes both)

Everhart Road Corridor Study:
The purpose of the Everhart Road Corridor Study is to develop short-range recommendations for improvements that will improve safety and traffic operations within the corridor and help to enhance economic growth.
Download or Request CD No. 0501

Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan:
The study was to provide the region with a plan for creating an environment where people could choose to bicycle or walk to their destinations and provide recreational opportunities for walking and bicycling to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. Map: See Bicycle & Pedestrian Map in GIS/Mapping webpage.
Download or Request CD No. 0503 (Includes Study & Map)