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: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with a required match of $51,750, for the FY 24 Webster Corridor Livable Centers Study.
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Background and Discussion:
Established in 2008, H-GAC's Livable Centers Program works with local communities to reimagine auto-focused infrastructure, policies, and programs to be more multi-modal friendly. Since the program's inception, H-GAC has completed 43 Livable Center studies.
Livable Centers are communities where people can live, work, and play with less dependence on cars. They promote a balanced mix of land uses that are walkable, connected, and accessible by various modes of transportation, including bus, bike, foot, and vehicle (multi-modal). Our application focuses on the Webster Livable Centers Study, which aims to create well-designed public spaces that address diverse community needs while ensuring safer travel to schools, workplaces, and economic hubs in Precinct 2.
The study will explore ways to improve connectivity to key destinations and develop equitable, resilient infrastructure for the community, strengthening the local transportation network with improved pedestrian pathways, dedicated bicycle lanes, and transit connections. Furthermore, it will align with broader goals of environmental sustainability, economic development, and increased safety.
Expected Impact:
The submission of this grant application ...
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