Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project

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LOCATION Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue (see Project map)

COUNCIL DISTRICT F, J

TYPE Plan (study)

START Winter 2024

COMPLETION Summer 2024

DETAILS The City of Houston was awarded $28.79 million in federal funding in 2023 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which supports the goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways. The funding will support the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project, a seven-mile rehabilitation of Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue. Bissonnet Street is currently one of the most dangerous corridors across Houston – it is on the High Injury Network and accounts for the highest number of fatal crashes and the second-highest number of serious injury crashes across all City-owned streets. The Project’s goal is to improve safety for all street users in line with the City of Houston’s Vision Zero mission.


The Project is currently in the initial phase of the Design Concept Report (DCR). During this preliminary planning phase, the City will work with consultants and the community on:

  • Collecting data to understand existing conditions along the corridor
  • Engaging community members and local stakeholders to understand key issues and opportunities along the corridor
  • Developing several design alternatives for improving safety conditions
  • Recommending a preferred design alternative and presenting it to the community


The resulting DCR report will become the basis for the second phase of the Project– the development of engineering design plans. Once engineering plans are reviewed and approved, the final construction phase will begin. Community members will have several opportunities to participate in the DCR process and provide feedback that will inform the design alternatives. Details regarding the date and location of these public meetings will be added to this webpage once confirmed.

MAP
Project Map


General Project Information

What is the purpose of this project?
To improve street design along the Bissonnet St. corridor and promote the safety and well-being of all street users. The improved corridor design will lower dangerous vehicle speeds and include safe pedestrian crossings, wider sidewalks, multi-use paths, and new traffic signals.


What is the timeframe of this process?
The design Concept Report phase begins in the Winter of 2024 and will be completed in the Summer of 2024.

LOCATION Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue (see Project map)

COUNCIL DISTRICT F, J

TYPE Plan (study)

START Winter 2024

COMPLETION Summer 2024

DETAILS The City of Houston was awarded $28.79 million in federal funding in 2023 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which supports the goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways. The funding will support the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project, a seven-mile rehabilitation of Bissonnet Street from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue. Bissonnet Street is currently one of the most dangerous corridors across Houston – it is on the High Injury Network and accounts for the highest number of fatal crashes and the second-highest number of serious injury crashes across all City-owned streets. The Project’s goal is to improve safety for all street users in line with the City of Houston’s Vision Zero mission.


The Project is currently in the initial phase of the Design Concept Report (DCR). During this preliminary planning phase, the City will work with consultants and the community on:

  • Collecting data to understand existing conditions along the corridor
  • Engaging community members and local stakeholders to understand key issues and opportunities along the corridor
  • Developing several design alternatives for improving safety conditions
  • Recommending a preferred design alternative and presenting it to the community


The resulting DCR report will become the basis for the second phase of the Project– the development of engineering design plans. Once engineering plans are reviewed and approved, the final construction phase will begin. Community members will have several opportunities to participate in the DCR process and provide feedback that will inform the design alternatives. Details regarding the date and location of these public meetings will be added to this webpage once confirmed.

MAP
Project Map


General Project Information

What is the purpose of this project?
To improve street design along the Bissonnet St. corridor and promote the safety and well-being of all street users. The improved corridor design will lower dangerous vehicle speeds and include safe pedestrian crossings, wider sidewalks, multi-use paths, and new traffic signals.


What is the timeframe of this process?
The design Concept Report phase begins in the Winter of 2024 and will be completed in the Summer of 2024.

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  • Share I am happy to see this project may actually happen, but ask that the city not mess with parallel streets (Beechnut, W Bellfort and Braeswood) during this time. Also, the biggest problem I see with Houston City Streets is the absolute lack of law enforcement presence. It seems speed limits, stop lights, and common decency are only suggestions. When you start designing the sidewalks, how about talking to the power company, the people that install fire hydrants, and the sign people, so that the sidewalk can be useful, instead of constantly impeded by obstructions. Thanks on Facebook Share I am happy to see this project may actually happen, but ask that the city not mess with parallel streets (Beechnut, W Bellfort and Braeswood) during this time. Also, the biggest problem I see with Houston City Streets is the absolute lack of law enforcement presence. It seems speed limits, stop lights, and common decency are only suggestions. When you start designing the sidewalks, how about talking to the power company, the people that install fire hydrants, and the sign people, so that the sidewalk can be useful, instead of constantly impeded by obstructions. Thanks on Twitter Share I am happy to see this project may actually happen, but ask that the city not mess with parallel streets (Beechnut, W Bellfort and Braeswood) during this time. Also, the biggest problem I see with Houston City Streets is the absolute lack of law enforcement presence. It seems speed limits, stop lights, and common decency are only suggestions. When you start designing the sidewalks, how about talking to the power company, the people that install fire hydrants, and the sign people, so that the sidewalk can be useful, instead of constantly impeded by obstructions. Thanks on Linkedin Email I am happy to see this project may actually happen, but ask that the city not mess with parallel streets (Beechnut, W Bellfort and Braeswood) during this time. Also, the biggest problem I see with Houston City Streets is the absolute lack of law enforcement presence. It seems speed limits, stop lights, and common decency are only suggestions. When you start designing the sidewalks, how about talking to the power company, the people that install fire hydrants, and the sign people, so that the sidewalk can be useful, instead of constantly impeded by obstructions. Thanks link

    I am happy to see this project may actually happen, but ask that the city not mess with parallel streets (Beechnut, W Bellfort and Braeswood) during this time. Also, the biggest problem I see with Houston City Streets is the absolute lack of law enforcement presence. It seems speed limits, stop lights, and common decency are only suggestions. When you start designing the sidewalks, how about talking to the power company, the people that install fire hydrants, and the sign people, so that the sidewalk can be useful, instead of constantly impeded by obstructions. Thanks

    Dan the Bike guy asked about 1 month ago

    Ready...et...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for your comments. Join us on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Bayland Community Center to learn more about the current and future phases of this project. 

  • Share Will the area where Bissonnet and S Braeswood merge (just east of 59) be addressed for safety and easier lane changes? on Facebook Share Will the area where Bissonnet and S Braeswood merge (just east of 59) be addressed for safety and easier lane changes? on Twitter Share Will the area where Bissonnet and S Braeswood merge (just east of 59) be addressed for safety and easier lane changes? on Linkedin Email Will the area where Bissonnet and S Braeswood merge (just east of 59) be addressed for safety and easier lane changes? link

    Will the area where Bissonnet and S Braeswood merge (just east of 59) be addressed for safety and easier lane changes?

    MSH2023 asked about 1 year ago

    Howdy Neighbor! The type of safety treatments that will be implemented for Bissonnet Street at South Braeswood will be based on a detailed crash analysis vehicular, pedestrian, and traffic counts to further support recommendations. Community input will also serve to inform corridor-specific issues of which crash and traffic data may not identify. Thank you and have a great dat.

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