The City of Houston Planning and Development & Public Works departments presented an update on the planned improvement project at the February meeting of the Houston Heights Association Land Use Committee. The City presented its latest plans after incorporating community feedback into the design of the project regarding the concrete median in the two-lane configuration between Shepherd and Yale, pedestrian refuge islands at intersections like Nicholson, and physically protected bikeways.
The meeting was held virtually on Monday, February 7th at 6:30pm, and unfortunately the meeting reached the Zoom participant limit with many neighbors unable to join.
Presentation from Houston Planning & Development Department
Q&A Portion
Project Overview
The 11th Street Safety Improvements project proposes to address traffic safety concerns along a 1.5-mile segment from Shepherd to Michaux in the Heights neighborhood. It also includes a neighborhood bikeway along Michaux, connecting from 11th to Stude Park. The project addresses speeding, traffic crashes, and difficulty crossing for people walking and biking along the corridor. It is aligned with the City’s Vision Zero commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries and improve street safety for everyone. The project is currently in the design phase.
In addition to being identified in the Houston Bike Plan, the 11th Street proposal aims to improve safety for all road users. This includes a protected bikeway for people biking, pedestrian refuge islands to make it safer to cross 11th street, intersection enhancements to increase visibility of crosswalks and bike lanes, and traffic signal adjustments to safely accommodate all modes of travel.
