11th Street Safety Improvements

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Announcements

February 20, 2023 - Construction Update

Active Construction Zone! Please drive with care through the work zone and be respectful of roadside workers.

  • Recent Work Completed:
    • What: Installation of signs and pavement markings
    • Where: Throughout the 11th St corridor
  • Anticipated Work:Continue safety improvement construction operations.
    • What: Pavement markings, signs, and traffic signal modification to fully implement project plans
    • Where: Miscellaneous work to continue at various intersections and locations along the corridor as required

As an added FYI, a nearby Local Drainage Project (LDP) is located along 11th Street to the west of TC Jester Blvd. This project is unrelated to the 11th Street Safety Improvement Project and does not include the addition of bicycle facilities.



Project Overview

The 11th Street Safety Improvements project proposes to address traffic safety concerns along a 1.5-mile segment from Shepherd to Michaux in the Heights neighborhood. It also includes a neighborhood bikeway along Michaux, connecting from 11th to Stude Park. The project addresses speeding, traffic crashes, and difficulty crossing for people walking and biking along the corridor. It is aligned with the City's Vision Zero commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries and improve street safety for everyone. The project is currently in the design phase.

In addition to being identified in the Houston Bike Plan, the 11th Street proposal aims to improve safety for all road users. This includes a protected bikeway for people biking, pedestrian refuge islands to make it safer to cross 11th street, intersection enhancements to increase visibility of crosswalks and bike lanes, and traffic signal adjustments to safely accommodate all modes of travel.

Questions or comments about the project? Please use the general questions/comments tool below.


Announcements

February 20, 2023 - Construction Update

Active Construction Zone! Please drive with care through the work zone and be respectful of roadside workers.

  • Recent Work Completed:
    • What: Installation of signs and pavement markings
    • Where: Throughout the 11th St corridor
  • Anticipated Work:Continue safety improvement construction operations.
    • What: Pavement markings, signs, and traffic signal modification to fully implement project plans
    • Where: Miscellaneous work to continue at various intersections and locations along the corridor as required

As an added FYI, a nearby Local Drainage Project (LDP) is located along 11th Street to the west of TC Jester Blvd. This project is unrelated to the 11th Street Safety Improvement Project and does not include the addition of bicycle facilities.



Project Overview

The 11th Street Safety Improvements project proposes to address traffic safety concerns along a 1.5-mile segment from Shepherd to Michaux in the Heights neighborhood. It also includes a neighborhood bikeway along Michaux, connecting from 11th to Stude Park. The project addresses speeding, traffic crashes, and difficulty crossing for people walking and biking along the corridor. It is aligned with the City's Vision Zero commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries and improve street safety for everyone. The project is currently in the design phase.

In addition to being identified in the Houston Bike Plan, the 11th Street proposal aims to improve safety for all road users. This includes a protected bikeway for people biking, pedestrian refuge islands to make it safer to cross 11th street, intersection enhancements to increase visibility of crosswalks and bike lanes, and traffic signal adjustments to safely accommodate all modes of travel.

Questions or comments about the project? Please use the general questions/comments tool below.


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    Very glad that this will slow down speeders on 11th and increase bike and pedestrian safety in our neighborhood.

    Abby asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're hopeful that this will be the result of the project and that safety for all road users will be improved.

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    I live on a parallel street to 11th (E 10th) with three small children who now are not able to play on the sidewalk during evening hours as we are hosting SIGNIFICANT numbers of cars cutting down to avoid backups along 11th. While I understand the goal of the project, there was not enough planning of impact to nearby residential streets. Cars are now flying down my street (annoyed at traffic) instead of the commercial road that has larger setbacks and less children on the sidewalk. What phase of planning will address this material safety concern that was created by this project? I welcome anyone to come sit on my porch between 7:30-9am and 4-6pm and witness the impact. I can also provide camera footage of weeks before and after implementation for data’s sake if any stakeholder in pedestrian and child safety is interested.

    Amy Barton asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your observations. Please see this FAQ: 'How will you monitor traffic after the project is constructed?' We also encourage you to email SafeStreets@houstontx.gov to provide any additional information so that we can be sure to collect data on your street. Traffic volume and speed data will help to determine if safety measures need to be implemented, and what type. 

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    I love the new changes. It makes 11th so much easier to cross on the bike path and makes the neighborhood feel safer. Keep on doing projects like this!

    Ehill530 asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for your feedback, encouragement and sharing your observations. We're happy to hear your experience is safer. The City is shifting its transportation paradigm to implement more projects like this in all types of neighborhoods. 

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    As a road cyclist and resident of the neighborhood a few questions: 1.) why was this bike lane put not put on 14th? 2.) if the traffic study finds this has caused unsafe conditions (eg more accidents), or is found to be not favorable (please advise on metrics for success of this project)… will the city remove this change? Also, is there a proposal in front of the city to remove this change? I am happy to support the removal.

    NCameron asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for engaging with us. Please refer to the FAQ on 'Why are you proposing street safety improvements on 11th?'

    Metrics for success will be determined by decreased vehicle speeds on 11th and decreased crashes, especially those more severe crashes where people are injured. If the data reveals higher speeds and injury crashes than before the project, then we will assess any modifications needed to improve safety including ways to decrease vehicle speeds and crashes. This may mean additional median crossing islands, signal timing changes, and other physical elements to slow vehicle speeds and ensure safe traffic flow. We will not be removing this project.

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    The bike lane along 11th is a welcomed change to the Heights. I ride on 11th often, both before and during construction. Before the changes were implemented, I witness countless drivers speeding and weaving between lanes, and drivers looking down at their phones and swaying toward the curb. The four-lane to three-lane reduction and addition of bike lanes and other safety features will make this a safer neighborhood.

    Erik A asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for sharing your feedback and observations. We're glad you find this a welcomed change and we're confident that this will improve safety for all road users, including decreasing vehicle speeds and making it safer for people to walk and bike along and across the corridor.

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    The concrete dividers at 11th and Yale are too wide and the lanes are too narrow. Trucks can't make the turn from Yale to 11th without getting stuck. This needs to be corrected.

    David asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for your feedback. We will let our Project Delivery team know so that they can compare the design plans to what is currently constructed. If they see a need to adjust to safely accommodate turning movements, they may modify accordingly.

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    How are we mitigating the traffic impact of removing half the lanes from the main east-west street for the neighborhood (and the main street connecting to neighborhood to the closest grocer, Kroger on 11th)?

    David asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for engaging with us. First, we appreciate your patience as this project is not completely constructed and traffic patterns are continuously adjusting. Second, could you provide a bit more detail on the traffic impacts your experiencing? This may help inform if something needs to be adjusted while construction is still underway. You may wish to reach out to Safe.Streets@houstontx.gov or call 832-395-3277 or you can repost here on Let's Talk Houston.

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    I've walked, driven and cycled along the 11th St remodel between Heights Blvd and Nicholson and I feel its a success! I felt safe in all modes, and I'm happy that car traffic speeds were much lower. I am especially happy that the pedestrian refuge at the Nicholson Trail is working as intended to provide a safe crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. It was obvious as I used the street that I would need to develop new travel routes because of the limited turns at Nicholson and at Heights, but that doesn't seem to be a big sacrifice on my part in exchange for a safer street.

    RCyclist asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your feedback and observations. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the new street and it seems to be meeting the goal to decrease high speeds, increase safe crossings, and improve safety for all road users. 

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    After 25 years, I can no longer turn south onto Allston from 11th or west onto 11th from Allston. So, I have tried other patterns, such as turning south on Yale, but it's next to impossible without GREEN turn arrows. The stream of traffic never eases enough to turn on yellow...You can't undo the mess that's been created, but you can program the lights properly to negate some of the congestion...

    Stephanie asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your observations. Signal retiming is part of the project and will be assessed once the project is fully constructed and traffic patterns have adjusted to the reconfiguration. We appreciate your patience while this is still an active construction zone. 

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    Multi-use path on W 11th in Lorraine Cherry had stopped in 2022 in midway along the park. Construction has now restarted- what exactly is going on?

    Derf asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for inquiring. This may be related to the nearby Local Drainage Project (LDP) along 11th Street to the west of TC Jester Blvd. We'll check in with the project managers to inquire and update the website should there be changes to share. 

Page last updated: 20 Feb 2023, 11:15 AM