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 26102FL3PP01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
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 Houston to construct improvements to NTMP Project Areas and all related appurtenances, UPIN 26102FL3PP01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) is an ongoing City of Houston - Houston Public Works program dedicated to improving safety and quality of life on residential streets. Established in the 1990s, it has evolved to better meet community needs and is currently governed by Article XV of Chapter 45 in the City of Houston's Code of Ordinances. Speed cushions, a major traffic-calming tool in the City's Infrastructure and Design Manual, are recommended for slowing traffic and supporting shared on-street bikeways.
Expected Impact:
Advancing these nine project areas will help Houston Public Works reduce the existing backlog while delivering needed speed-reduction improvements that enhance safety for all roadway users.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option for this proposal would be not to enter into the agreement and seek other options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with saf...
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