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:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 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 $25,000,000, with no required local match, for the FY 2025 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program (Telge Road Reconstruction Project, Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
The transformation of Telge Road is essential as it transitions from a rural route to a busy corridor accommodating both residential and commercial traffic. Originally constructed in 1953 for a significantly smaller population, the road now serves nearly 15,000 daily commuters and struggles to meet modern demands. With outdated infrastructure, hazardous intersections, and frequent flooding, the road has become prone to accidents and closures, posing risks to drivers and hindering the region’s growth.
The planned reconstruction of Telge Road from FM 2920 to SH 99 will improve mobility, safety, and economic growth while alleviating persistent congestion. The project includes upgrading the road to a modern, four-lane divided boulevard with enhanced intersections, wider lanes, and advanced drainage systems. More than just an expansion, this transformation will create a multimodal corridor, incorporating sidewalks and shared-use paths to improve community connectivity.
Expected Impact:
The submission of this project application will allow Harris County to address congestion, accessibility, connectivity, economic competitiveness, resiliency, and reduction in flooding, and improved safety on Telge Road corridor in a continuously growing area.
Alternative Options:
To not apply for the FY 2025 BUILD Grant and pursue the proposed project with local funding.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F2: Improve data collection, utilization, and availability to drive better transportation safety decision-making.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Telge Road from FM 2920 to SH 99
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/5/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Patrick Mandapaka, PhD, AICP, Director of Community Planning and Transportation, Harris County Engineering Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter of Funding Commitment, FY-25 Project Budget, and Project Description