Mobility and Infrastructure

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MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTURE

DRAFT Goals, Projects, and ACTION STEPS



 

GOAL: Great Streets (2) 

Repair and maintain area streets 

ACTION STEPS: Prioritize streets in need of repair and maintenance and encourage residents to report potholes to 311; Priority streets include W Ridgecreek Dr, Briargate Dr, Chasewood Dr, Fondren Rd, Court Rd, Blueridge Rd, S Post Oak, Hillcroft Ave, Hiram Clark Rd, Chimney Rock Rd, Anderson Rd, and streets in the Mayfair Park and Briargate subdivisions


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate, Prioritize
  • City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Bend County | Role: Support, Implement


Implement traffic calming

ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize subdivision streets where traffic calming is needed to reduce speeds and ensure pedestrian safety; Advocate for the provision of traffic calming at these locations (a priority identified is Briargate Drive)


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: Houston Public Works, District K | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: Area HOAs | Role: Advocate 


Enhance streetscaping

ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize streets where investment in streetscaping is needed, including signage, street trees, art, landscaping, benches, and other pedestrian amenities, prioritize W. Fuqua Street


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support
  • Community Connectors: City Council District K, Trees for Houston, TIRZ #25, Mayor’s Office of Cultural                 Affairs | Role: Support, Implement  
     

GOAL: Complete and Accessible Sidewalk Network (16)

Improve and expand area sidewalks 

ACTION STEPS: Identify and advocate for new sidewalks, sidewalk repair, and accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, particularly in areas adjacent to schools, parks, bus stops, and underpasses; Priority streets for inventory include Court Rd; Porter Ridge Dr; E. Ridge Creek Dr., W. Ridgecreek Dr., McCullen Rd; South Post Oak from Beltway 8 to Court Rd; Canaridge Dr; Willowridge HS area; Hiram Clarke; FM 2234  


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: Houston Public Works, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: Fort Bend County Precinct 2, METRO Universal Accessibility Program, TIRZ #25


GOAL: Resilient Community (12)

Maintain and repair neighborhood drainage and ditches

ACTION STEPS: Maintain area ditches and drains to reduce flood risks; Identify areas for improvements such as along Fort Bend Parkway, W Fuqua St, Fondren, Griffin, Willow St, and Hillcroft at Beltway 8; Install additional storm drains on Blueridge Road


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Organize, Advocate
  • City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: Keep Houston Beautiful, Adopt-a-Ditch Program | Role: Support


Improve flood mitigation strategies 

ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the design and implementation of additional flood mitigation strategies in the Clear Creek watershed, including near the Quail Bridge subdivision and the proposed Hiram Clarke Project Plan which includes the design and construction of new stormwater utility systems, detention basins, and other improvements 


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Support
  • Community Connector: Fort Bend County Drainage District, Harris County Flood Control District | Role:                   Support, Implement


GOAL: Mobile and Connected Community (9)

Expand regional transit 

ACTION STEPS: Advocate for expanded commuter transit connections connecting Fort Bend Houston to major destinations, including the development of a Fort Bend Houston Park and Ride facility  


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: METRO | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: Fort Bend County, LINK Houston | Role: Support, Implement


Improve local transit 

ACTION STEPS: Advocate for expansion and improvements to the existing bus network, including increasing bus frequency and exploring options to utilize smaller buses on neighborhood routes 


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: METRO | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connectors: LINK Houston | Role: Support


Maintain area bus stops and provide amenities 

ACTION STEPS: Advocate for increased maintenance of area bus stops, focus maintenance at Post Oak and Westridge Creek Route 49; Install bus shelters on Hiram Clarke and Court Road where the right-of-way is adequate


COORDINATION

  • Community: Fort Bend Houston NST | Role: Advocate
  • City: METRO | Role: Support, Implement
  • Community Connector: LINK Houston | Role: Support
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