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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Special Districts

 
     

H-GAC coordinates special district studies in areas of the region where there are significant opportunities to replace vehicle trips with pedestrian or bicycle trips based on factors such as destinations, land use mix, density, and demographics. These studies are key elements of the Pedestrian and Bicyclist program as they identify specific infrastructure improvements to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility in high-priority districts. The results of the studies have been used to help guide regional investments in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

 

Contact
Chelsea Young, AICP
Pedestrian-Bicyclist Coordinator
(713) 993-2497
chelsea.young@h-gac.com

2004 Special District Study (PDF) 22M

 

2010 Special District Study (PDF) 3.2M

2004 Special District StudyThis study examines a range of factors that influence the demand for bicycle and pedestrian travel in a given area including destinations, demographic characteristics, density of employment and population, and existing rates of walking and biking. See also Appendices (PDF) 1.9M | Table C2 List of Districts (XLS) 2.1M |Table D1 Score Data (XLS) 5.5M | Table D2 Score Values (XLS)4.4M | Map 1 (PDF) 15.7M | Map 2 (PDF) 86M |Map 3 (PDF) 82.6M | Map 4 (PDF) 83.4M  Map 5 (PDF) 83.1M | Map 6 (PDF) 15.6 M

 

2010 Special District StudyThe 2010 update to the original Special Districts study uses current and newly-available data. The results of the updated study will guide the selection of future pedestrian and bicycle district master plans and inform both the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan update and the Regional Bikeway Plan update. 

Third Ward Pilot Project (PDF) 2.2M

 

Montrose Study (PDF) 5.9M

Third Ward Study This report, completed in October 2004, documents district identification, sponsor selection, community planning workshops, public involvement and project selection processes. The study area lies within the Third Ward of the City of Houston and is bounded by IH-45, Scott Street, Old Spanish Trail, and Almeda. Descriptions of the selected projects and their expected benefits are also covered.

 

Montrose StudyThe Montrose study identifies physical improvements and recommended policies to improve biking and walking in this area of Houston characterized by compact development, a dense street grid, transit service, commercial destinations, and a young, well-educated population with a high propensity to walk and bike. Completed in 2005.
Map/Recommendations (PDF) 514K
Map/Short-term Recommendations (PDF) 351K 

Gulfton Study (PDF) 35.4M

 

Galveston Island Study (PDF) 3.4M

Gulfton Study

 

The Gulfton Special District Study provides recommendations for the Gulfton area, comprised of the Gulfton and Woodlake/ Briarmeadow areas, and bounded by Bissonnet to the south, Westheimer to the north, Hillcroft to the west, and Chimney Rock to the east. This area is the densest residential neighborhood in Houston and contains a high percentage of households (16 percent) without a vehicle. Completed in 2005.

  Galveston Study  

The Galveston Island Study provides recommendations for the urban portion of the island, from 1st to 53rd Streets, and from Harborside Drive to the Seawall. This area of the City has very high rates of existing walking, bicycling, and transit usage with 15.5 percent of all work trips using these modes. Completed in 2006.

Sugar Land Town Center Study (PDF) 7.9M

 

Airline Improvement District Study (PDF) 12M

Sugar Land Study

 

The Sugar Land Special District Study provides recommendations for the Town Center Area in the City of Sugar Land, a mixed use center located at the intersection of US 59 (Southwest Freeway) and State Highway 6. Completed in 2007.

 

Airline Improvement District Study

 

Airline Improvement District Study provides recommendations for the Airline Improvement District in Harris County, centered on the flea markets along Airline Drive between Mitchell Road and Gulf Bank Road. Completed in 2009.

Missouri City Study (PDF) 42M

  Clear Lake Study (PDF) 13.3M
Missouri City Study  

Missouri City Pedestrian and Bicyclist Special District Study provides recommendations for segments of FM 2234 (Texas Parkway), FM 3345 (Cartwright Road), FM 1092 (Murphy Road), and State Highway 6. Completed in 2009. See also the Interactive Version of this study.

  Clear Lake Study   

The Clear Lake Pedestrian & Bicyclist Study represents a significant opportunity for the City of Houston to improve walking and biking for its citizens, expand the network of bicycle facilities and connect to regional corridors and planned projects for both recreational and utility trips. 

Fifth Ward Study (PDF) 10.4

       
Fifth Ward Study  

The main focus of this study is the southeastern Fifth Ward and its connections to Downtown. This study seeks to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, provide greater connectivity within the study area, and reinforce the linkages to Downtown and other destinations such as Buffalo Bayou.

       
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