Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24104MF38501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Fort Bend County
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 an Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County for the construction of sidewalks along South Mason Road from Kingsland Blvd to and over the county line and all related appurtenances, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
This project enhances transportation accessibility and safety within the project limits. Part of project scope includes around 140 linear feet of sidewalk within Fort Bend County. This segment (140Linear foot) will tie-in the project sidewalk to the existing sidewalk on the north side of T103-01-00 bridge inside Fort Bend County.
Expected Impact:
Project is needed to provide alternative mobility and connectivity options that enhance pedestrian and bicycle access within the surrounding neighborhood. Also, it will Improve walkability, accessibility, and safety, along South Mason Road with reduced vehicle trips and corresponding reductions in carbon emissions.
Alternative Options:
Construct the sidewalk until the county line only, which will cause gap in connectivity and discourage sidewalk use for both county residents.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equi...
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