Lawndale Street Bike Lane Project

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Project Overview

The proposed Lawndale Bike Lane Project is currently in the construction phase. Initial meetings to review ideas and concepts have been held with area residents and civic leaders. The design is expected to include a roadway layout for bike lanes, pavement markings, and signage. Identified as a future project by the Houston Bikeways Plan, the project aims to provide a safer and wider bicycle network. Councilman Gallegos, in coordination with the Houston Public Works Department, have worked to secure the design funding cost. Anticipated design completion is Winter 2022.

Related transportation projects and plans in the area includes the East End Bike Plan and Houston’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

Route Extents

The Lawndale Street project extends from Telephone Road to Forest Hill Boulevard.



Project Overview

The proposed Lawndale Bike Lane Project is currently in the construction phase. Initial meetings to review ideas and concepts have been held with area residents and civic leaders. The design is expected to include a roadway layout for bike lanes, pavement markings, and signage. Identified as a future project by the Houston Bikeways Plan, the project aims to provide a safer and wider bicycle network. Councilman Gallegos, in coordination with the Houston Public Works Department, have worked to secure the design funding cost. Anticipated design completion is Winter 2022.

Related transportation projects and plans in the area includes the East End Bike Plan and Houston’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

Route Extents

The Lawndale Street project extends from Telephone Road to Forest Hill Boulevard.



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    As stated when I called, I have lived in this area for over 7 years and was never once notified of these planned proposals or meetings. It wasn't until I started noticing a traffic problem due to unknown construction along Lawndale that I started voicing concern on the Nextdoor app and by writing to my local councilman. This is a terribly flawed design that was done without voter approval. You have completely eliminated the far right lanes on Lawndale to appease a small fraction of cyclists whom of which I never see and rarely use these lanes. There are designated bike trails that connect to many different parts of downtown such as the Columbia Tapp that does not impede the roadways. Since the installment of these gint curbs in the far right lawns along Lawndale I have already witness a myriad of unreported accidents such as cars getting stuck on the curb and popped tires. I have to cross Lawndale at Henninger to enter my neighborhood for my work commute. What you have done is take 4 usable driving lanes that are needed for safe traffic flow and narrowed it down to 2 lanes with giant curbs that hinder my ability to safely enter and exit my own neighborhood. There needs to be some accountability for this nonsense.

    Brad C asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for comments. We are disappointed that we did not reach you for input in the planning process for this bike facility and we apologize. In the future, what would be the best way for us to reach you for feedback? 

    The implementation of this bike facility was supported by a number of previous engagement efforts. Public input was gathered while developing the Houston Bike Plan, which was adopted by Houston City Council in 2017. Additionally, Harris County Precinct 2 and the East End District produced the East End Bike Plan in August 2021 by, which included significant community engagement as part of the planning process. Councilmember Robert Gallegos prioritized a bikeway on Lawndale and it was shown as a future bike facility on each of these plans.

    The goals for this project are to provide a new, safe bike facility and to increase safety for all road users on this corridor. This design achieves those goals and accommodates queuing lane in both directions for the KIPP school. We will visit Henninger at Lawndale to make sure all road users can safely enter and exit from Lawndale St. Please report any vehicular crashes to the Houston Police Department. Please reach out to us at safestreets@houstontx.gov or bikeways@houstontx.gov with any additional comments, questions or concerns.


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    I couldn't be happier with bike lane on Lawndale! Very well thought out and safe for cyclists! Where else is there a plan to add another set of lanes with this level effort? The city did a good job!

    oguzman asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Please check out the Houston Bike Plan Network map to see currently programmed high comfort bikeways. Segments shown on the map as programmed may be in conceptual, design or construction phase so please reach out to us at safestreets@houstontx.gov or bikeways@houstontx.gov with any specific questions regarding them.

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    Why did you spend all that space putting concrete vs the material used downtown and polk on bike lanes? Also why use two side of the road for bike lanes when you could have used one for 2 way bike traffic like many other countries?

    EMG asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your questions. The selected barrier allowed the design to respond to the varying roadway widths throughout the corridor and allowed us to create a consistent and safe experience for people in vehicles and people using the bike lanes. Additionally, we have found concrete curb barriers to have a longer lifetime before repairs are required than the rubber armadillo barriers seen on the Lamar cycle track downtown and the Polk St bike lane. There are multiple two-way cycle tracks in the City of Houston. However, at this location a two-way cycle track was not preferred due to current vehicular traffic levels and the presence of a median at S Wayside Dr.

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    These bike lanes will be a welcomed addition to the area for those of us who use a bicycle as a primary means of transportation. How often does the city anticipate cleanliness the lanes of debris that could be a safety concern for cyclists?

    ErikMA asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your question. We are aware of the maintenance concerns on bikeways throughout Houston. A bike facility maintenance plan is currently being developed and will address the ongoing cleaning and maintenance of this bikeway. In the meantime, if you encounter debris in a bikeway please contact 311 and notify them of the safety issue.

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    Not a question. Just a compliment. THANK YOU for installing bike lanes in this area and on Lawndale. I travel around and see similar bike lanes in major cities too. Glad Houston is stepping in the right direction.

    Oliver asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We are proud to be improving safety for all road users and adding multimodal connectivity in our transportation network.

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    Kipp academy cars block Lawndale street from wayside to kipp

    Juanita asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. As mentioned in the FAQ, the designers worked hard to accommodate KIPP traffic patterns and made several field visits during school pick-up and drop-off times. Two vehicle lanes have been maintained leading up to the KIPP driveway from both sides so that school traffic can queue in one lane and other vehicles can pass them in the adjacent lane.

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    Just wanted to say I think this is a step in the right direction to making Houston more bike-able. Are there any other ongoing projects/plans to add additional bike lanes in this general area (Eado/Eastwood)?

    Kevin G. asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Please check out the Houston Bike Plan Network map to see currently programmed high comfort bikeways. Segments shown on the map as programmed may be in conceptual, design or construction phase so please reach out to us at safestreets@houstontx.gov or bikeways@houstontx.gov with any specific questions regarding them.

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    Having this bike trail pass in front of my home, will it affect my my property value? How long will this bike trail to be in existence in front of my home?

    Maria Alejos asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your feedback. The bike lanes should be complete by March 2022 and will be in place moving forward. City staff will monitor the improvements and make changes if necessary. While we cannot predict the impact on property values, this project is intended to improve mobility to Lawndale Street and the surrounding community.

     

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    With the availability on both sides of lawndale being wide enough for dedicated bike and sidewalk traffic, why not put it there vs. taking away a street lane?

    KF asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your feedback. The existing sidewalks are not adequate for shared use by people walking and biking, and widening them would have substantial impacts to drainage and surrounding properties. The existing roadway surface provides enough room for vehicle traffic, bike lanes and parking. 

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    I'm sorry but you are crazy if you think you will NOT create a traffic nightmare on Lawndale. KIPP take one lane from wayside to telephone! and then some. Its a nightmare and you are just going to leave 2 lanes for just some of Lawndale to cover that? do you go out there and watch it? you must not. I have to deal with it every day! I almost got hit twice due to blocking of view caused by this traffic nightmare. KIPP has plenty of land. Take that land and make it a pickup area or just get rid of KIPP. Pick another location. Wait till all the new homes start filling up and see how bad your traffic nitemare will get. You already messed up 45 traffic so we expect nothing better from you. Govt will always screw things up. Also bike lanes in Houston are dumb! its too hot/humid and half the people can't drive. I've seen what you did to canal, downtown and other locations and see no bike traffic. Every once in a while, someone will use it but its just a waste of tax dollar.

    Bearish asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your feedback. As mentioned in the FAQ, the designers worked hard to accommodate KIPP traffic patterns and made several field visits during school pick-up and drop-off times. Two vehicle lanes will be maintained leading up to the KIPP driveway from both sides so that school traffic can queue in one lane and other vehicles can pass them in the adjacent lane. 

Page last updated: 16 May 2022, 08:11 AM