PROPOSITION B PROJECT
Austin Parkway at Commonwealth Intersection Safety Modification
$0.8M

Mobility concerns from residents about traffic congestion and safety at the intersection prompted the City to conduct a traffic study. This study is near completion.

Austin Parkway at Commonwealth Intersection

Austin Parkway at Commonwealth Intersection

2024 Bond Project

Based on recommendations from the traffic study, implement modifications to address traffic congestion and safety at the intersection.

Funding: 2023 FBC Mobility Bond - $1,000,000; 2024 GO Bond - $800,000
Project Manager: Jason R. Vaughn
CIP #: CTR2504

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION START
JAN 2026

CURRENT PROJECT PHASE
DESIGN

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ESTIMATED COMPLETION
JAN 2027

  1. How will the City coordinate timing with other projects to manage the impact of street construction projects on the community, neighborhoods and businesses?
  2. Project descriptions on some street projects seem general. What is the actual scope of these projects?
  3. For projects that include the building of sidepaths, what are the initial designs, and which side of the road will they be located?
  4. Will boulevard projects entail their moving and/or reduction similar to Williams Trace? If so, how many existing trees along the streets might be at risk?
  5. How long will the projects take and what will be the impact of the road construction on traffic?
  6. Trees appear to be a contributing factor to sidewalk safety issues. Will you be cutting them down, or does the bond cover the costs of relocating them?
  7. How does the City prioritize which sidewalks will be repaired?
  8. How are decisions made on which street reconstruction projects are prioritized?
  9. Why do some street projects mention a match from Fort Bend County's mobility bond?
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