Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project

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Project Overview

Council District: I

Project Number: N-100042-0001 & N-100042-0002

Estimated Budget: $20,960,000

GRANT AWARDED: August 2022




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Community Feedback

Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.

Project Overview

Council District: I

Project Number: N-100042-0001 & N-100042-0002

Estimated Budget: $20,960,000

GRANT AWARDED: August 2022




Project Impact AreaProject Map

Community Feedback

Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.

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  • Share Did mayor Whitmire cancel this project? on Facebook Share Did mayor Whitmire cancel this project? on Twitter Share Did mayor Whitmire cancel this project? on Linkedin Email Did mayor Whitmire cancel this project? link

    Did mayor Whitmire cancel this project?

    Jvasquez asked 5 months ago

    Ready... Set... ENGAGE!

    Thank you for staying connected with us! Great news—this project is moving forward and is currently in the design phase. Be sure to stay in the loop by subscribing to the project page for all the latest updates. Exciting things are on the way—stay tuned!

    Thank you for your continued interest!


    Best regards,

    The Engage Houston Team

  • Share Are there any plans to build a protected bike connection with the Polk street bike lane? I have a couple of favorite places along Telephone (a game store/coffee shop and a Salvadoran restaurant). The lane around Polk gets me almost all the way there, but the connection to Telephone (and Telephone itself) is precarious to bike on. on Facebook Share Are there any plans to build a protected bike connection with the Polk street bike lane? I have a couple of favorite places along Telephone (a game store/coffee shop and a Salvadoran restaurant). The lane around Polk gets me almost all the way there, but the connection to Telephone (and Telephone itself) is precarious to bike on. on Twitter Share Are there any plans to build a protected bike connection with the Polk street bike lane? I have a couple of favorite places along Telephone (a game store/coffee shop and a Salvadoran restaurant). The lane around Polk gets me almost all the way there, but the connection to Telephone (and Telephone itself) is precarious to bike on. on Linkedin Email Are there any plans to build a protected bike connection with the Polk street bike lane? I have a couple of favorite places along Telephone (a game store/coffee shop and a Salvadoran restaurant). The lane around Polk gets me almost all the way there, but the connection to Telephone (and Telephone itself) is precarious to bike on. link

    Are there any plans to build a protected bike connection with the Polk street bike lane? I have a couple of favorite places along Telephone (a game store/coffee shop and a Salvadoran restaurant). The lane around Polk gets me almost all the way there, but the connection to Telephone (and Telephone itself) is precarious to bike on.

    Jacob asked about 2 years ago

    Howdy Neighbor! Thank you for your question! The Telephone Road project will focus on Telephone Road between Lawndale and 610. Polk Street will not be included in the scope. However, Houston Public Works is planning a separate roadway rehabilitation project on Polk between Cullen and Lockwood, and we will make every effort to find resources to include bikeway improvements as part of that project. Thank you! 

  • Share Can you reconstruct Alemda-Genoa Rd (from SH-288 to Mykawa Rd or at least MLK) to be physically divided with a median? It has the following: - A 2 lane street with ditches - 40-45 Speed Limit - weekly Truck traffic - and most importantly on top of that, new neighborhoods and apartments around it, if not off of it With all that said, i feel like it's time to give this street a overhaul on Facebook Share Can you reconstruct Alemda-Genoa Rd (from SH-288 to Mykawa Rd or at least MLK) to be physically divided with a median? It has the following: - A 2 lane street with ditches - 40-45 Speed Limit - weekly Truck traffic - and most importantly on top of that, new neighborhoods and apartments around it, if not off of it With all that said, i feel like it's time to give this street a overhaul on Twitter Share Can you reconstruct Alemda-Genoa Rd (from SH-288 to Mykawa Rd or at least MLK) to be physically divided with a median? It has the following: - A 2 lane street with ditches - 40-45 Speed Limit - weekly Truck traffic - and most importantly on top of that, new neighborhoods and apartments around it, if not off of it With all that said, i feel like it's time to give this street a overhaul on Linkedin Email Can you reconstruct Alemda-Genoa Rd (from SH-288 to Mykawa Rd or at least MLK) to be physically divided with a median? It has the following: - A 2 lane street with ditches - 40-45 Speed Limit - weekly Truck traffic - and most importantly on top of that, new neighborhoods and apartments around it, if not off of it With all that said, i feel like it's time to give this street a overhaul link

    Can you reconstruct Alemda-Genoa Rd (from SH-288 to Mykawa Rd or at least MLK) to be physically divided with a median? It has the following: - A 2 lane street with ditches - 40-45 Speed Limit - weekly Truck traffic - and most importantly on top of that, new neighborhoods and apartments around it, if not off of it With all that said, i feel like it's time to give this street a overhaul

    The Future Family man asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question. We advise you to contact 311 to formally submit your request. Thank you, and have a great day.

  • Share Uvalde road 77015 this road is bad and bumpy this road needs to be reconstructed with rebuilt sidewalks and drainage improvements on Facebook Share Uvalde road 77015 this road is bad and bumpy this road needs to be reconstructed with rebuilt sidewalks and drainage improvements on Twitter Share Uvalde road 77015 this road is bad and bumpy this road needs to be reconstructed with rebuilt sidewalks and drainage improvements on Linkedin Email Uvalde road 77015 this road is bad and bumpy this road needs to be reconstructed with rebuilt sidewalks and drainage improvements link

    Uvalde road 77015 this road is bad and bumpy this road needs to be reconstructed with rebuilt sidewalks and drainage improvements

    Shannon foshee asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you Ms. Foshee for contacting Houston Public Works. Please note that the grant funding received for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project is restricted to Telephone Road. I encourage you to report your concerns regarding to 311 for further investigation and response.

  • Share When will design begin on this project and how will an engineer be selected? on Facebook Share When will design begin on this project and how will an engineer be selected? on Twitter Share When will design begin on this project and how will an engineer be selected? on Linkedin Email When will design begin on this project and how will an engineer be selected? link

    When will design begin on this project and how will an engineer be selected?

    Gheelala asked over 2 years ago

    Howdy Neighbor! Thank you for your question on this project.  HPW is currently in the process of awarding this project with the Design Engineer.  We estimate issuing the Notice to Proceed to start the Design in Winter, 2023 (Early February). Please subscribe to the project page in Engagehouston.org to receive updates.  


  • Share I grew up in Broadmoor when we didn't have Blockbuster in our neighborhood and had to drive to Shepherd/59 to pick up a movie. I've always dreamed of Telephone road becoming a vibrant and lively city street. One thing I really hope to see is preserving the old Cage Elementary School near Telephone and Lawndale. I visited there when it was open but went elsewhere and then on to a private school. But I'm amazed that this historical school still standing and hope it will continue so. on Facebook Share I grew up in Broadmoor when we didn't have Blockbuster in our neighborhood and had to drive to Shepherd/59 to pick up a movie. I've always dreamed of Telephone road becoming a vibrant and lively city street. One thing I really hope to see is preserving the old Cage Elementary School near Telephone and Lawndale. I visited there when it was open but went elsewhere and then on to a private school. But I'm amazed that this historical school still standing and hope it will continue so. on Twitter Share I grew up in Broadmoor when we didn't have Blockbuster in our neighborhood and had to drive to Shepherd/59 to pick up a movie. I've always dreamed of Telephone road becoming a vibrant and lively city street. One thing I really hope to see is preserving the old Cage Elementary School near Telephone and Lawndale. I visited there when it was open but went elsewhere and then on to a private school. But I'm amazed that this historical school still standing and hope it will continue so. on Linkedin Email I grew up in Broadmoor when we didn't have Blockbuster in our neighborhood and had to drive to Shepherd/59 to pick up a movie. I've always dreamed of Telephone road becoming a vibrant and lively city street. One thing I really hope to see is preserving the old Cage Elementary School near Telephone and Lawndale. I visited there when it was open but went elsewhere and then on to a private school. But I'm amazed that this historical school still standing and hope it will continue so. link

    I grew up in Broadmoor when we didn't have Blockbuster in our neighborhood and had to drive to Shepherd/59 to pick up a movie. I've always dreamed of Telephone road becoming a vibrant and lively city street. One thing I really hope to see is preserving the old Cage Elementary School near Telephone and Lawndale. I visited there when it was open but went elsewhere and then on to a private school. But I'm amazed that this historical school still standing and hope it will continue so.

    Howard K. asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your comment.

  • Share Good afternoon..I read your Telephone Rd.. uplift and many good ideas on making it more livable for our community, is there any plans on demolishing all the abandoned houses and building...I work at Lawndale at Wayside ( Villa de Matel) and I drive all this areas. They're all ugly sites and have drugs, homeless, prostitution on these abandoned areas..Can you include this your plans?? on Facebook Share Good afternoon..I read your Telephone Rd.. uplift and many good ideas on making it more livable for our community, is there any plans on demolishing all the abandoned houses and building...I work at Lawndale at Wayside ( Villa de Matel) and I drive all this areas. They're all ugly sites and have drugs, homeless, prostitution on these abandoned areas..Can you include this your plans?? on Twitter Share Good afternoon..I read your Telephone Rd.. uplift and many good ideas on making it more livable for our community, is there any plans on demolishing all the abandoned houses and building...I work at Lawndale at Wayside ( Villa de Matel) and I drive all this areas. They're all ugly sites and have drugs, homeless, prostitution on these abandoned areas..Can you include this your plans?? on Linkedin Email Good afternoon..I read your Telephone Rd.. uplift and many good ideas on making it more livable for our community, is there any plans on demolishing all the abandoned houses and building...I work at Lawndale at Wayside ( Villa de Matel) and I drive all this areas. They're all ugly sites and have drugs, homeless, prostitution on these abandoned areas..Can you include this your plans?? link

    Good afternoon..I read your Telephone Rd.. uplift and many good ideas on making it more livable for our community, is there any plans on demolishing all the abandoned houses and building...I work at Lawndale at Wayside ( Villa de Matel) and I drive all this areas. They're all ugly sites and have drugs, homeless, prostitution on these abandoned areas..Can you include this your plans??

    Good neighbor asked about 3 years ago

    Unfortunately, there are no plans included in the proposed Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project to demolish dilapidated buildings. Residents are encouraged to report dangerous buildings to 3-1-1.

  • Share Do they know that if they turn Telephone between I-45 and Lawndale into single lanes there will be deadlock there twice a day when the parents are dropping off and picking up their kids at Kipp Academy? on Facebook Share Do they know that if they turn Telephone between I-45 and Lawndale into single lanes there will be deadlock there twice a day when the parents are dropping off and picking up their kids at Kipp Academy? on Twitter Share Do they know that if they turn Telephone between I-45 and Lawndale into single lanes there will be deadlock there twice a day when the parents are dropping off and picking up their kids at Kipp Academy? on Linkedin Email Do they know that if they turn Telephone between I-45 and Lawndale into single lanes there will be deadlock there twice a day when the parents are dropping off and picking up their kids at Kipp Academy? link

    Do they know that if they turn Telephone between I-45 and Lawndale into single lanes there will be deadlock there twice a day when the parents are dropping off and picking up their kids at Kipp Academy?

    Jonathan.Williamson asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback. The City of Houston applied for a federal RAISE grant to improve safety and access for all road users on Telephone Road. Current conditions have created an unsafe and unpredictable environment for residents traveling to civic spaces, schools, and other essential service areas. If the grant is awarded, Houston Public Works will work directly with the KIPP administration and HISD to refine the design to accommodate traffic patterns during school pick-up and drop-off times.

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