Transportation
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Ongoing projects
Rice University
UNIVERSITY BLVD.
1 METRO Sidewalk Replacement Project: West University Place contractors are making improvements and replacing sidewalks within city limits, targeting repair and replacement for connections within METRO bus stops and in other areas of interest, such as the recreational and senior centers. Update: On Oct. 27, contractors began replacing the section of sidewalk along the 4000-4200 blocks of Ruskin Street. Following this work, crews are expected to repair sections of sidewalk at the 4100 block of Cason Street. • Timeline: July 2025-TBD • Cost: $500,000 • Funding sources: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, West University Place, Federal Transportation Administration 2 Mobility Improvements Project: METRO mobility improvements focus on enhancing the customer experience, which includes a new fare system, bus and rail fleet upgrades, route restructuring, road repair and infrastructure improvements like new shelters and bus stops. Update: METRO route 2 Bellaire on West Holcombe Boulevard from Fannin Street to Mercer Street started construction in October.
SOUTHWESTERN ST.
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RILEY ST. RUSKIN ST.
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CASON ST.
W. HOLCOMBE BLVD.
W. POINT DR.
FAIRHAVEN ST.
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• Timeline: October 2025-February 2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: METRO
cameras and dynamic message signs and a new Traffic Management Center built at the police station. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety. Update: The Texas Department of Transportation moved the proposed bid date to calendar year 2026. • Timeline: 2024-TBD • Cost: $2.1 million • Funding sources: Texas Department of Transportation, 2016 Bonds for Better Bellaire, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Federal Highway Administration
Upcoming projects
Bellaire Traffic Management System Project: Design, construction and optimization of a new traffic management system throughout the city of Bellaire will feature traffic signal monitoring, CCTV
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