Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN: 24102MF3KJ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Binkley & Barfield, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 of a Study Report prepared by Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for roadway widening, bridge widenings, sidewalk installations and street lighting along Fairmont Parkway (Segment 3 - Underwood Road to Driftwood Drive), UPIN 24102MF3KJ01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Fairmont Parkway Segment 3 is part of a five-segment project that includes constructing an additional outside lane in each direction, repairing and/or overlaying of existing pavement, adding new sidewalks and improving drainage. The project also includes widening of the Big Island Slough bridges to accommodate the additional lanes and pedestrian traffic. A portion of the project is in the City of La Porte.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to improve transportation and pedestrian mobility by improving road conditions to enhance traffic flow and provide smoother and safer travel for motorists, while also creating a pedestrian-friendly environment by constructing sidewalks, promoting active transportation, and improving overall pedestrian access.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the area will continue to realize traffic delays and impacts on mobility.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, relia...
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