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BY VANESSA HOLT & KARA WILLIS
The Woodlands named nalist for 1-mile tunnel project
The Woodlands Township was named one of 16 nalists for a project that could create a mile-long tunnel connecting key areas of The Woodlands at no cost to the township. The Woodlands Township board of directors unanimously authorized submitting a response to the Tunnel Vision Challenge issued by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company at a Feb. 19 meeting, and a winner will be announced March 23, according to the company website. The Boring Company announced nalists on March 2. The project could potentially improve public safety, connect major destinations and support mobility around the township, according to meeting materials. What you need to know The Boring Company’s request for proposals is for a project up to 1 mile in length with a 12-foot inner diameter, according to the company’s website. The company will select a proposal and
create the tunnel for free. The township’s concept is for a project called “The Current,” a loop that would have two parallel, 12-foot diameter tunnels designed to move passengers in a eet of Tesla electric vehicles under Town Center, according to the township meeting agenda. The concept will require support from stakeholders and partner organizations such as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Howard Hughes. What they’re saying Board Chair Brad Bailey said the township was not approached by an outside entity about the project, but the idea to participate came from board member Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. “If we do win, that’s when we’ll learn a lot more about what the actual project could be,” Sekula- Gibbs said. The monetary value of the potential project was not discussed at the meeting.
Proposed tunnel attributes If created, the proposed tunnel would connect major points in Town Center.
Zero emission Grade separated below main roadways Improve travel times during events Reduce congestion
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