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: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 25104MF3U301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Westchase District
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 with Westchase District to initiate a planning study for trail enhancements and improved multimodal connectivity throughout the Westchase District, UPIN 25104MF3U301, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The study will evaluate opportunities to expand safe trail access to schools, transit hubs, parks, and businesses within the Alief neighborhood. The study area lacks safe, connected pedestrian and bicycle trails, limiting access to key destinations. The CHC initiative will advance design and planning for four priority trail enhancements that expand the existing network and improve connectivity to schools, transit hubs, parks, and businesses. Building on HCTRA's 2022 Tollways to Trailways Plan and Westchase's Long-Range Plan, the project focuses on off-street trail improvements that strengthen connections to the Westchase District Trail System, Westchase Park and Ride, Arthur Storey Park, Brays Bayou Greenway Trail, Alief schools, and Amity Park, enhancing safety, accessibility, and mobility across the area.
Expected Impact:
Reduce gaps in connectivity and ensure mobility for residents, worke...
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