Government
BY KARA WILLIS
The Woodlands Township approves $250K for mobility study
The Woodlands Township board of directors voted 6-0 to approve moving $250,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax reserve to fund a study to determine the feasibility of a mobility hub in Town Center, according to agenda documents. A mobility hub is a multifaceted transit center including different types of transportation such as rideshare, micromobility and public transit all in one location surrounding a parking garage, Director of Transportation Ruthanne Haut said. Why it matters The hub could also serve as an anchor for development such as offices, retail art centers and apartments, Haut said. The estimated total cost for the study is $215,000, but additional funds will cover contingencies, officials said. The Goodman Corp. is under contract as a transit consultant for the project and developed the township’s 2024 transit plan, Haut said.
What they’re saying Board Chair Brad Bailey said parking is outdated in Town Center, with limited spaces available. He said responding to the issue will help spur economic development. “We’ve got to start looking at that and having more and more people come here, and having a place where their cars are not getting towed because they parked in the wrong spot is critically important,” Bailey said. Board member Shelley Sekula-Gibbs said she supports the idea and hopes the study will help enhance the experience residents and visitors have when they visit Town Center, as well as improve connectivity and mobility. Before you go Haut said the plan could be used to identify public-private partnership models or develop a plan to shop around for federal grants, she said.
The Woodlands Town Center
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LAKE WOODLANDS DR.
The Woodlands Mall
Market Street
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
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Mobility hub goals Alleviate traffic congestion within the Town Center area Provide parking and reduce commute times for residents and visitors Improve park and ride facilities and rideshare management SOURCE: THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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