Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24102MF3MM01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Friendswood
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 execute a joint participation interlocal agreement between Harris County and the City of Friendswood for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard, UPIN 24102MF3MM01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Traffic signals are installed to enhance the overall operation of intersections and to support safer, more efficient pedestrian movements. The intersection of Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard has experienced operational challenges that can be mitigated through signalization.
Expected Impact:
Design and construction of a traffic signal at this location will improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and provide safer, more accessible conditions for pedestrians. These improvements are expected to enhance mobility for all users of the intersection.
Alternative Options:
This intersection currently operates with minor-street stop control and leaving it unsignalized would forgo the operational and pedestrian safety benefits that a traffic signal would provide.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructur...
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