Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Toll Road Authority of the completed Harris County Freight Study Report (Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
On March 14, 2023, Commissioner’s Court directed both the Harris County Engineering Department and the Harris County Toll Road Authority to update the Harris County Truck Route Study to determine the future freight needs of the county and identify investment opportunities that will ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods/services in the region while improving the quality of life for Harris County residents. The study should also determine possible alignments with the Texas Delivers 2050 Freight Plan.
On April 23, 2024, Commissioner’s Court approved the execution of an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the update to the Harris County Truck Route Study/Freight Corridors Plan.
The Study began in May of 2024 and makes recommendations for freight-related projects along Harris County roadways, including planning-level cost estimates. The Study also recommends potential policy updates that would support future movement of goods and services in the region. The Steering Committee, including members from the Office of ...
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