Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, 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 United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $9,000,000, with no required local match, for the FY 2024 Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County maintains over 6,800 miles of roadways, with more than 1,600 miles in fair to poor condition. To improve these roads, the County conducts maintenance treatments that extend the life of the pavement and bring it up to acceptable standards. These treatments, which include crushed aggregate and emulsified asphalt, are not fully low carbon but reduce the need for complete reconstruction, lowering the overall carbon footprint.
The pavement materials vary in cost and environmental impact, with road reconstruction having high carbon emissions due to material production and replacement processes. To address this, Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) plans to use the proposed LCTM grant funds to explore low-carbon materials for maintenance treatments, aiming for a more sustainable approach to roadway improvements. Reports will assess the benefits of these materials in reducing emissions and energy use.
Expected Impact:
By implementing these strategies, Harris County can achieve reduction in environmental impact, improved road quality, long-term sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Alternative Options:
To not apply for the FY-2024 LCTM Grant and pursue...
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