Initiatives

2. Infrastructure & Mobility
Strategies Owner Period Start Date End Date Milestones
Develop a budgetary practice of reserving a portion of revenue to be focused on capital needs.
GG
 		Gina Guillory (Finance)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Complete Santavy from Garth to San Jacinto.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Continue to prioritize police visibility in high traffic areas.
KD
 		Keith Dougherty (Police)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Align Traffic and Hot Spot patrols
Assign traffic units to high traffic areas
District Unit Patrols
Develop and execute creative events to promote the use of Baytown's trail system.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Acquire ROW along Hunt from Arabella to Main.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Augment/extend synchronization of signals and implementation of smart intersections.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Select smart intersection signals.
Design and construct initiatives.
Increase citizen awareness of trails through a targeted marketing campaign
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Work with development to complete Hunt from San Jacinto to John Martin.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Continue working with TXDOT to implement on/off ramp reversals between Garth and John Martin.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Study potential roundabout at Texas Avenue/Market Street/Decker Drive as well as other traffic coordination measures from Sterling Avenue to Lee Drive.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Actively pursue the conversion of the abandoned Union Pacific rail line into a hike/bike trail.
NW
 		Nick Woolery (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Implement measures to address impacts of opening San Jacinto Boulevard.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Complete traffic calming and traffic control needs study.
Present findings to City Management and proceed with implementing upgrades, if warranted.
Implement strategies from the Safe Routes to Schools & Trails assessment to connect neighborhoods to the existing trail system.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Test the feasibility of a Hutto extension to Spur 330.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/18
12/31/18
Complete assessment of feasibility for project.
Develop and begin execution of a strategy to connect the Goose Creek Trail from the current northern point at Baker Road to the new trail along San Jacinto Boulevard.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Continue pursuit and application for grant funding associated with Garth expansion.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
Continue to investigate other grant funding resources.
Submit Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) grant to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
Augment egress safety at Fire Station #1.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
1/1/19
3/31/19
 
Continue pursuit of and application for grant funding associated with major transportation projects (Cedar Bayou crossing, Garth Rd., etc.)
NW
 		Nick Woolery (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Evaluate traffic loads on Alexander and Bayway and prescribe possible alleviation methods (YR1).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q4-19-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Continue to work with State and regional partners to advocate and implement flow and safety measures on major transportation corridors.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Study and develop recommendations to address traffic flow challenges on Sjolander Road, south of Interstate 10.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Work with developers to provide trail connectivity to the current system and to accommodate bicycle mobility.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Sept-20
1/1/19
3/31/19
 
Continue the installation of trail heads and trail markers.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Cooperate with Harris County Precinct 2 to improve county roadways.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Continue the implementation of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Complete sidewalk along Santavy to San Jacinto Boulevard.
Complete sidewalk along Bush Road to San Jacinto Boulevard.
Complete sidewalk along Spur 330 from Rollingbrook to Baker Road.
Continue inter-jurisdictional cooperation in analysis of SH146.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Add pedestrian safety measures to Garth Road and Baker Road.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Develop and begin execution of a strategic transportation plan (YR 1).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q4-19-20
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Continue the implementation of the Trails Master Plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Sept-20
10/1/18
6/30/19
Complete the Jenkins Park recreation trail.
Complete trail along Ward Road.
Obtain the easements needed for the Blue Heron/Crockett Park connector trail
Install the Goose Creek trail head signage.
Complete the Blue Heron-Crockett Park connector trail
Continue to encourage and cooperate with TXDOT to improve traffic circulation at 330 and I-10.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Augment lighting along North Alexander and east Cedar Bayou Lynchburg.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Evaluate lighting on all major corridors of town and add lighting as necessary.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Complete nighttime inspections to identify current lighting needs.
Receive resident requests for lighting.
Submit all lighting requests to CenterPoint.
Install pedestrian ramps and crossing mechanisms.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Augment street striping.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/18
6/30/19
 
Develop a trails master plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Identify, develop, and implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Improve lighting at intersections.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Address chronic neighborhood flooding issues (example: E. James Street, Allenbrook, etc.).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Continue implementation of sidewalk master plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Augment ditch maintenance program.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/18
9/30/19
Determine the budget for additional personnel and equipment.
Determine implementation plan for ditch maintenance schedule.
Hire personnel and purchase equipment.
Implement ditch maintenance plan.
Continue to work with Metro to ensure continuation of Park/Ride Program.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Work with CenterPoint to augment LED replacement.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Begin marketing/promoting trails.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q4-19-20
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Construct a finance plan for approximately $60 million in a reconstruction project based on the principles of generational equity, cash-flow management, and inter-jurisdictional cooperation and participation.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Commission the redesign of Garth Road to accommodate a six-lane thoroughfare from I-10 South to Baker Road, piped storm ditches, buried utilities, redesigned intersections, landscaped medians, new decorative lighting, and pedestrian/bicycle conductivity.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Develop a construction phasing plan.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Assemble citizen group to monitor, advise, and advocate. Use outreach events and other strategies to communicate the importance of this initiative.
AJ
 		Alice Jauregui (Public Affairs)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Complete the development of the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plans.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Emphasize filling sidewalk gaps.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Begin development of Mall to Marina (Goose Creek Phases 7 and 8).
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Explore and begin to plan for additional trail connectivity (i.e. - Texas Avenue connection to Goose Creek Trail).
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Continue to cooperate with Harris County for additional sidewalk transit funding. Also pursue shading structures as all bus stops (YR4).
BM
 		Brian Moran
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Pursue discussion with Harris County Transit regarding addition of route between north hotels/mall area and Bayland Island.
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Investigate and develop recommendation specific to self-serve bicycle rentals along trails.
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Take advantage of opportunities to designate and/or install bike lanes. (e.g. - Market Street)
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Work with Union Pacific to finalize abandonment of UP's Evergreen rail line.
NW
 		Nick Woolery (City Manager's Office)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Continue to address chronic neighborhood flooding issues (e.g. - state streets, Texas Avenue, Bayou Oaks, Fayle Street, etc.) utilizing the new storm water master plan.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Continue to aggressively address ditch maintenance, using prioritization similar to PCI methodology.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Discuss with Comcast localized fiber needs and opportunities.
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Continue addressing SSOI, growth, and annexation utility needs.
Sept-20
10/1/20
9/30/21