Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Proposals/Bids
Project ID (if applicable): 25/0171
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 23.63%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to advertise for construction of Fellows Road at Beltway 8 improvements, as part of Barrier-Free HCTRA Program (Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.63%).
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Background and Discussion:
The Fellows Road at Beltway 8 improvements project provides ADA and pedestrian-accessibility near HCTRA's Sam Houston Toll Road. The HCTRA Active Transportation Study (September 2022) identified 44 of 134 intersections with 99 crashes from 2016-2021, 31% causing serious injuries. High-risk areas near the Sam Houston Toll Road, like the Tom Bass Cullen corridor, align with Houston's High Injury Network, necessitating safety upgrades.
The project is justified by the study's hotspot and systemic analyses, targeting crash-prone intersections with countermeasures like continental crosswalks and pedestrian signals. As part of HCTRA's Barrier Free Program, it addresses risks like jaywalking and poor visibility, coordinating with Houston, TxDOT, and Harris County.
To provide local connectivity across Harris County, this project aims to create accessibility and enhance safety at intersections. This project will help people travel across the toll road system safely.
Expected Impact:
This project aligns with Harris County's goals of providing a reliable, safe...
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