Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): NA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 20%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request to provide an update on the scope and schedule of the Harris County Transportation Master Plan.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Engineer (OCE) on May 7, 2024, to bring an update regarding the County Transportation Plan, including the scope of work and schedule for completion. OCE initiated the Harris County Transportation Master Plan process in the first quarter of 2023 and is underway including the components listed below. The anticipated completion timeframe is by the third quarter of 2026:
Stakeholder Coordination and Public Involvement: OCE conducted an initial series of stakeholder meetings with each Precinct and County Judge. Combined stakeholder meetings with County and external stakeholders were conducted during the second quarter of 2023. This initial outreach was aimed to initiate the Harris County Transportation Master Plan and gather feedback on vision, goals, and desired outcomes. Stakeholder engagement and public involvement will continue throughout the planning process.
Pavement Condition Assessment and Asset Data Extraction: This project will provide automated and precise non-destructive testing for the evaluations of the street network and the extraction of roadside/roadway assets in unincorporated county. OCE procured Fugro USA Land, Inc. and the data collection started in second quarter of 2024 for all roadways in unincorporated County. The data collection is scheduled to be completed by the...
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