Transportation & Local Mobility
Your District at Work
To achieve its goals of promoting, developing, and encouraging opportunities for residents and businesses in the area, Houston Southeast is moving forward on a number of projects that are vital to the community’s well-being. These illustrate the commitment to fostering growth and making neighborhoods better, safer, more visible, and even more beautiful.
OST/Palm Center Livable Centers Study – September 2022
The Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast) along with Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority – TIRZ 7 has selected a leading global design firm Stantec to conduct a Livable Centers Study for Houston’s Old Spanish Trail (OST)/Palm Center area. The firm will evaluate the area and identify opportunities to promote transit-oriented development, improve connectivity and mobility, preserve historic resources, and stimulate economic growth. The project aims to create an actionable plan for Houston’s Greater Southeast Management District (GSMD) that will make OST/Palm Center a more equitable and sustainable community.
Recording of the Town Hall Meeting No. 1
Caroline Street Pedestrian/Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements Project Concept Plan Report (Caroline Promenade) – February 2020
The Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast) and the Caroline Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives from the Museum Park Super Neighborhood (which includes Museum Park Neighborhood Association, Hermann Park Conservancy and Museum District Association) and OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority-TIRZ #7; along with and a host of other strategic partners worked to develop a comprehensive report to support planning and pre-design efforts consisting of back-of-curb pedestrian improvements (plus esplanades) that address the issues of multi-modal accessibility, pedestrian safety and comfort, ecosystem services, neighborhood identity, and by extension, economic development potential in the area.
The Caroline Street /Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvement Project (Caroline Promenade) is a 1.7 mile, 15-block corridor study on the stretch of Caroline Street spanning from Wheeler Avenue at I-69 to Hermann Drive in Houston Southeast. This planning and pre-design was an effort to reimagine the Caroline Promenade as a “cultural spine” as identified in the Museum Park Livable Center Study. This “cultural spine” will connect destinations in the corridor as well as adjacent museums/parks/cultural districts.
For a copy of the Caroline Street Promenade Concept Plan Report, CLICK HERE.
Southmore Bridge Demolition Information
The Southmore bridge will remain closed for the reconstruction of the bridge. Access to the frontage road has reopened. For updates and a complete list of detours visit DRIVE288.COM.
Programs
Joint Infrastructure Plan
In order to identify and prepare for future opportunities, the OST/ Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority and Houston Southeast have developed a joint infrastructure plan to assist both the Authority and the District in the identification, funding, and implementation of federally eligible mobility infrastructure improvements.
OST/Palm Centers Livable Centers Study
The Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast) along with Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority – TIRZ 7 has selected a leading global design firm Stantec to conduct a Livable Centers Study for Houston’s Old Spanish Trail (OST)/Palm Center area. The firm will evaluate the area and identify opportunities to promote transit-oriented development, improve connectivity and mobility, preserve historic resources, and stimulate economic growth. The project aims to create an actionable plan for Houston’s Greater Southeast Management District (GSMD) that will make OST/Palm Center a more equitable and sustainable community.
Museum Park Livable Centers Study
Park Neighborhood Association to develop the Museum Park Livable Centers Study. The goal of a Livable Center Study is to propose implementable ideas that create or further enhance communities people perceive as safe, convenient and desirable. Please find the link to the complete study here.
Bus Shelter Maintenance
Houston Southeast maintains 25 bus shelters throughout the district. The bus shelters are cleaned and maintained on a weekly basis.
Projects
Griggs Rd. and Mykawa Rd. Rail Safety Improvement
The intersection is one of the top 15 most dangerous rail crossings in the U.S. The Greater Southeast Management District was awarded a $666,000 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant for preliminary engineering and environmental work to resolve at-grade rail conflicts.
The intersection is one of the top 15 most dangerous rail crossings in the U.S. The Greater Southeast Management District was awarded a $666,000 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant for preliminary engineering and environmental work to resolve at-grade rail conflicts.
Neighborhood Greenways
Houston Southeast is working with SEHTA to develop neighborhood greenways in the community. Neighborhood Greenways connect trails to users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transport. Houston Southeast has hired Walter P. Moore to design and develop neighborhood greenways in communities throughout the district.
Caroline Street Promenade
Houston Southeast is working with their public relations firm to develop gateway monuments in locations throughout the district. The gateway monuments will identify the name of the neighborhood and provide an identity to each neighborhood. Houston Southeast will engage local artists for the design and structure of the monuments.
Custom Bus Shelters
Houston Southeast recognizes that mass transit provides a convenient opportunity for visitors and residents to access, neighborhoods, businesses and attractions. Houston Southeast has begun working with a local mobility solutions company to develop custom bus shelters throughout the illustrious district.