Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
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): 0
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to complete the final concurrence of an application to the US Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $9,521,060, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Federal Transit Administration Surface Transportation Block Grant program, Harris County Navigation Blvd Project Safe Route to Transit.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance community connectivity, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve access to recreational opportunities, Harris County proposed the development of a multi-use green space and bicycle trail project. The project creates a safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable corridor that connects residents to public facilities and other community destinations while encouraging active transportation and economic growth.
Expected Impact:
These funds are for construction of green space and bike path within the scope of the project. Once Harris County obligates these funds, they are available until totally expended.
Alternative Options:
County General funds will be needed in lieu of grant funds for construction and other operating costs.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: G: Expand and optimize multimodal transportation options.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Along the Navigation Blvd. Corridor.
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/21/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/9/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Christopher Russell, Grants and Planning Manager, HCD
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Application