BY JESSICA SHORTEN
The bigger picture
One of the road projects currently being debated by the township is HGAC’s proposed widening of Grogans Mill Road from Woodlands Parkway to Research Forest Drive. Conversations regarding the pros and cons of the project are still ongoing as of press time. “We should be able to now collaborate and collectively address those trac concerns for work for not only the county, but also the township,” Wheeler said.
Township ocials said they will also be looking to build stronger relationships with TxDOT and Montgomery County, particularly with newly elected Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler, who will take oce in January. “We’re in one big state-funded box when it comes to transportation. So HGAC needs to step up and help us in some of those areas to alleviate the trac around The Woodlands so that it’s not cutting through The Woodlands,” Wheeler said.
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In their words
Stay tuned
Petersen said township o¢cials are actively looking into future public and private partnerships with employment centers in Houston to grow the service area of The Woodlands Express. So far, the partnerships have yielded funding for a new ¥eet of coach buses for The Woodlands Express, which will replace the current ¥eet by 2029. Township o¢cials said they are also engaged in quarterly meetings with TxDOT and plan to have regular discussions with Wheeler upon o¢cially assuming o¢ce. “The township does not have direct responsibility for our roads—but we have an opportunity to be a strong voice for our residents,” Petersen said. “Our residents continually tell us mobility is an important issue for them. Better collaboration with our regional partners strengthens that voice.”
“It has been a priority to have that strong working relationship with all of our regional transportation partners.” ANN SNYDER, DIRECTOR, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
“We will be able to do a lot of very unique and ... exciting things for The Woodlands residents.” RITCH WHEELER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONERELECT
“The ongoing impact of remote work and evolving commute patterns in The Woodlands will be crucial.” LEAANN PETERSEN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
“We need to start working with our new commissioner about what we’re going to do and how we’re going to do it.” BRAD BAILEY, BOARD CHAIR, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
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