Transportation
BY KELLY SCHAFLER & AUBREY VOGEL
Sugar Land seeks grant funding for new bridge
An alternative way to cross the Brazos River could be coming to Sugar Land. At a Feb. 18 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved submitting an application for the Texas Department of Transporta- tion’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant program for a multimodal bridge. The 10-foot suspension bridge would serve as alternative trans- portation for both pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the river, city officials said in an email. The bridge aims to connect Greatwood neighborhood residents to several city amenities. The cost The project design and con- struction is expected to cost $12.5 million , according to agenda documents. The city could receive $10 million in funding with a local $2.5 million match by the city or county. If awarded, city officials are considering using funds from an anticipated 2026 Fort Bend County mobility bond for the local match, per agenda documents. However, county officials said no formal
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action has been taken by Fort Bend County Commissioners Court to discuss a 2026 bond in a workshop. What else? The council also approved sub- mitting a secondary application for its Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition plan, which is a requirement for cities with populations over 50,000, city officials said. The finalized plan will include prioritized improvements and implementation plans to guide city projects in the coming years. Going forward Detailed project information is due to TxDOT June 20. Award announcements will be made in October, city officials said.
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Park and ride facility opens
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Center, according to a Jan. 30 METRO news release. Riders can also get to and from the facility by using METRO’s on-demand curbside service for those within the service area. From the Texas Medical Center, riders can take rail or bus services to get across Houston.
opened its newest park and ride facility in Missouri City on Jan. 27. In a nutshell The $59.8 million facility will provide commuter services for Fort Bend County residents heading to the Texas Medical
Early-Bird Registration— $30 through March 9
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