Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project

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Council District: F, J(External link)

Budget: $28,790,000

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Project Overview


Council District: F, J(External link)

Budget: $28,790,000

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  • Share My suggestions were about the Bissonnett/Hillcroft intersection. You cannot address the accidents that happen there without slowing down traffic. I has been a problem for over 20 years and clearly those who are trying to "fix" it do not live in the area. People speed through RED lights, go up on the esplanade, and speed down Hillcroft/Bellaire./Bissonnet like it is a race track. Do the planners really thing "high-visibility crosswalk signals" will stop traffic for high school students to dross the street? Why do city planners make solutions to problems so difficult. Spend more money and we will still have the same problem at this intersection that we have had for over 20 years. Can speed bumps put on Hillcroft between Bellaire to Beechnut, then on Bissonnet between Renwick to Beechnut to slow down traffic> The amount of accidents and near misses has gone on for years (we can hear the bad ones at our house off Sharpcrest/Hillcroft - and there have been some HORRIBLE ones) due to people speeding (and I mean 50 mph). Oh and why not a red light in front of Sharpstown HS? Ready...Set...ENGAGE! Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your questions and feedback with us. Please find our responses below: We appreciate you raising this issue. However, the project focus for Bissonnet is specifically limited to the intersection with Hillcroft. Additionally, according to our city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares. Our current project scope encompasses Bissonnet from Dairy Ashford on the west to Hillcroft on the east, which includes the Beechnut to Hillcroft stretch. Unfortunately, it does not extend east beyond Hillcroft to Renwick. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring various safety measures to address speeding. We are also noting the areas identified as hotspots by the community to share with the Houston Police Department for increased enforcement efforts. Ensuring the safety of Sharpstown High School is a top priority for our project. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions, including pedestrian refuge islands and high-visibility crosswalk signals. on Facebook Share My suggestions were about the Bissonnett/Hillcroft intersection. You cannot address the accidents that happen there without slowing down traffic. I has been a problem for over 20 years and clearly those who are trying to "fix" it do not live in the area. People speed through RED lights, go up on the esplanade, and speed down Hillcroft/Bellaire./Bissonnet like it is a race track. Do the planners really thing "high-visibility crosswalk signals" will stop traffic for high school students to dross the street? Why do city planners make solutions to problems so difficult. Spend more money and we will still have the same problem at this intersection that we have had for over 20 years. Can speed bumps put on Hillcroft between Bellaire to Beechnut, then on Bissonnet between Renwick to Beechnut to slow down traffic> The amount of accidents and near misses has gone on for years (we can hear the bad ones at our house off Sharpcrest/Hillcroft - and there have been some HORRIBLE ones) due to people speeding (and I mean 50 mph). Oh and why not a red light in front of Sharpstown HS? Ready...Set...ENGAGE! Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your questions and feedback with us. Please find our responses below: We appreciate you raising this issue. However, the project focus for Bissonnet is specifically limited to the intersection with Hillcroft. Additionally, according to our city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares. Our current project scope encompasses Bissonnet from Dairy Ashford on the west to Hillcroft on the east, which includes the Beechnut to Hillcroft stretch. Unfortunately, it does not extend east beyond Hillcroft to Renwick. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring various safety measures to address speeding. We are also noting the areas identified as hotspots by the community to share with the Houston Police Department for increased enforcement efforts. Ensuring the safety of Sharpstown High School is a top priority for our project. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions, including pedestrian refuge islands and high-visibility crosswalk signals. on Twitter Share My suggestions were about the Bissonnett/Hillcroft intersection. You cannot address the accidents that happen there without slowing down traffic. I has been a problem for over 20 years and clearly those who are trying to "fix" it do not live in the area. People speed through RED lights, go up on the esplanade, and speed down Hillcroft/Bellaire./Bissonnet like it is a race track. Do the planners really thing "high-visibility crosswalk signals" will stop traffic for high school students to dross the street? Why do city planners make solutions to problems so difficult. Spend more money and we will still have the same problem at this intersection that we have had for over 20 years. Can speed bumps put on Hillcroft between Bellaire to Beechnut, then on Bissonnet between Renwick to Beechnut to slow down traffic> The amount of accidents and near misses has gone on for years (we can hear the bad ones at our house off Sharpcrest/Hillcroft - and there have been some HORRIBLE ones) due to people speeding (and I mean 50 mph). Oh and why not a red light in front of Sharpstown HS? Ready...Set...ENGAGE! Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your questions and feedback with us. Please find our responses below: We appreciate you raising this issue. However, the project focus for Bissonnet is specifically limited to the intersection with Hillcroft. Additionally, according to our city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares. Our current project scope encompasses Bissonnet from Dairy Ashford on the west to Hillcroft on the east, which includes the Beechnut to Hillcroft stretch. Unfortunately, it does not extend east beyond Hillcroft to Renwick. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring various safety measures to address speeding. We are also noting the areas identified as hotspots by the community to share with the Houston Police Department for increased enforcement efforts. Ensuring the safety of Sharpstown High School is a top priority for our project. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions, including pedestrian refuge islands and high-visibility crosswalk signals. on Linkedin Email My suggestions were about the Bissonnett/Hillcroft intersection. You cannot address the accidents that happen there without slowing down traffic. I has been a problem for over 20 years and clearly those who are trying to "fix" it do not live in the area. People speed through RED lights, go up on the esplanade, and speed down Hillcroft/Bellaire./Bissonnet like it is a race track. Do the planners really thing "high-visibility crosswalk signals" will stop traffic for high school students to dross the street? Why do city planners make solutions to problems so difficult. Spend more money and we will still have the same problem at this intersection that we have had for over 20 years. Can speed bumps put on Hillcroft between Bellaire to Beechnut, then on Bissonnet between Renwick to Beechnut to slow down traffic> The amount of accidents and near misses has gone on for years (we can hear the bad ones at our house off Sharpcrest/Hillcroft - and there have been some HORRIBLE ones) due to people speeding (and I mean 50 mph). Oh and why not a red light in front of Sharpstown HS? Ready...Set...ENGAGE! Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your questions and feedback with us. Please find our responses below: We appreciate you raising this issue. However, the project focus for Bissonnet is specifically limited to the intersection with Hillcroft. Additionally, according to our city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares. Our current project scope encompasses Bissonnet from Dairy Ashford on the west to Hillcroft on the east, which includes the Beechnut to Hillcroft stretch. Unfortunately, it does not extend east beyond Hillcroft to Renwick. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring various safety measures to address speeding. We are also noting the areas identified as hotspots by the community to share with the Houston Police Department for increased enforcement efforts. Ensuring the safety of Sharpstown High School is a top priority for our project. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions, including pedestrian refuge islands and high-visibility crosswalk signals. link

    My suggestions were about the Bissonnett/Hillcroft intersection. You cannot address the accidents that happen there without slowing down traffic. I has been a problem for over 20 years and clearly those who are trying to "fix" it do not live in the area. People speed through RED lights, go up on the esplanade, and speed down Hillcroft/Bellaire./Bissonnet like it is a race track. Do the planners really thing "high-visibility crosswalk signals" will stop traffic for high school students to dross the street? Why do city planners make solutions to problems so difficult. Spend more money and we will still have the same problem at this intersection that we have had for over 20 years. Can speed bumps put on Hillcroft between Bellaire to Beechnut, then on Bissonnet between Renwick to Beechnut to slow down traffic> The amount of accidents and near misses has gone on for years (we can hear the bad ones at our house off Sharpcrest/Hillcroft - and there have been some HORRIBLE ones) due to people speeding (and I mean 50 mph). Oh and why not a red light in front of Sharpstown HS? Ready...Set...ENGAGE! Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your questions and feedback with us. Please find our responses below: We appreciate you raising this issue. However, the project focus for Bissonnet is specifically limited to the intersection with Hillcroft. Additionally, according to our city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares. Our current project scope encompasses Bissonnet from Dairy Ashford on the west to Hillcroft on the east, which includes the Beechnut to Hillcroft stretch. Unfortunately, it does not extend east beyond Hillcroft to Renwick. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring various safety measures to address speeding. We are also noting the areas identified as hotspots by the community to share with the Houston Police Department for increased enforcement efforts. Ensuring the safety of Sharpstown High School is a top priority for our project. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions, including pedestrian refuge islands and high-visibility crosswalk signals.

    mastowe asked about 1 year ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you again for your engagement we appreciate all the feedback from residents who use Bissonnet every day. Unfortunately, per our current city ordinance, speed cushions are not allowed on major thoroughfares and that includes Hillcroft and Bissonnet. We are considering several safety measures to address the current unsafe conditions in front of Sharpstown High School: 

     

    We do have an approved signal to be placed in front of the School with Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding. This is a High-Intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) signal also know as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon which should reduce speeds and create a safer environment. This includes median refuge islands for safe crossings. We are also coordinating with HPD on enforcement which will be important notwithstanding the systems we put in place.


  • Share Traffic lights, four way stops, camera's, difficult left turns, these are the norm everywhere. Why not consider roundabouts especially near schools and pedestrian area's. Works well all over Europe, and certainly slows traffic down sufficiently. on Facebook Share Traffic lights, four way stops, camera's, difficult left turns, these are the norm everywhere. Why not consider roundabouts especially near schools and pedestrian area's. Works well all over Europe, and certainly slows traffic down sufficiently. on Twitter Share Traffic lights, four way stops, camera's, difficult left turns, these are the norm everywhere. Why not consider roundabouts especially near schools and pedestrian area's. Works well all over Europe, and certainly slows traffic down sufficiently. on Linkedin Email Traffic lights, four way stops, camera's, difficult left turns, these are the norm everywhere. Why not consider roundabouts especially near schools and pedestrian area's. Works well all over Europe, and certainly slows traffic down sufficiently. link

    Traffic lights, four way stops, camera's, difficult left turns, these are the norm everywhere. Why not consider roundabouts especially near schools and pedestrian area's. Works well all over Europe, and certainly slows traffic down sufficiently.

    Vinny asked about 1 year ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for your suggestion and your interest in the project and safety for all road users on the Bissonnet corridor. The project team is vetting options at all intersections along the roadway within the project limits. Roundabouts are an option that, as you alluded to, provides the safety benefits you outlined. However, they have a larger footprint and require additional right-of-way, which is not available at most locations along the corridor. We also want to ensure that all concepts we propose have community support. We will, however, include other best practices and safety measures to mitigate the unsafe conditions.

     

    One location that seems like a good candidate is the Braeswood intersection. The design team has a few options, including a roundabout. We have made these concepts available for the community's review and input. To learn more about this possible solution and others, please see the Design Solutions PDF on the webpage.

     

    Again, thank you for your time and concern. Please let us know if you have any other thoughts or questions.

     

  • Share Can you add a right turn only lane from east bound Bissonnet to south bound Fondren? This will relieve a lot of the traffic cutting through the Bonhomme Acres neighborhood. on Facebook Share Can you add a right turn only lane from east bound Bissonnet to south bound Fondren? This will relieve a lot of the traffic cutting through the Bonhomme Acres neighborhood. on Twitter Share Can you add a right turn only lane from east bound Bissonnet to south bound Fondren? This will relieve a lot of the traffic cutting through the Bonhomme Acres neighborhood. on Linkedin Email Can you add a right turn only lane from east bound Bissonnet to south bound Fondren? This will relieve a lot of the traffic cutting through the Bonhomme Acres neighborhood. link

    Can you add a right turn only lane from east bound Bissonnet to south bound Fondren? This will relieve a lot of the traffic cutting through the Bonhomme Acres neighborhood.

    Derekhee asked about 1 year ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will let the project team know and analyze it to determine the feasibility of creating it as we develop design alternatives. We appreciate your engagement in this project.

  • 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 over 1 year 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 over 2 years 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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