Transportation
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Upcoming project
Ongoing project
Ongoing project
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1 Healthy Connections Action Plan Project: Using the latest mobility data, fieldwork and employee input, Texas Medical Center officials launched into a new yearlong planning effort in January to improve safety, comfort and access within the medical center. Update: After closing out a community survey on Jan. 31, officials will move to the next steps, which include analyzing the community’s needs before developing recommendations and a plan of action. • Timeline: November 2025- January 2027 • Cost: $400,000 • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation
2 South Rice Avenue Project: The project consists of street rehabilitation and significant drainage upgrades to improve flood resilience. Update: Construction on A South Rice Avenue from Beechnut Street to North Braeswood Boulevard started Jan. 12. Once completed, construction will start on B Chimney Rock Road from Beechnut Street to North Braeswood Boulevard. • Timeline: January 2026-TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: Abbie Kamin, District C Office
3 METRO West Holcombe Project 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 such as new shelters and bus stops. Update: Repairs on West Holcombe Boulevard have progressed near the periphery of West University. Crews are working near Belmont Street and will continue westbound towards Mercer Street over the next several months. • Timeline: October 2025-May 2026 • Cost: $12.1 million • Funding source: Metropolitan Authority of Harris County
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