Initiatives

2. Infrastructure & Mobility
Strategies Owner Period Start Date End Date Milestones
Completed
Develop a budgetary practice of reserving a portion of revenue to be focused on capital needs.
GG
 		Gina Guillory (Finance)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Complete Santavy from Garth to San Jacinto.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Continue to prioritize police visibility in high traffic areas.
KD
 		Keith Dougherty (Police)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Not Defined
Align Traffic and Hot Spot patrols
Not Defined
Assign traffic units to high traffic areas
Not Defined
District Unit Patrols
Completed
Develop and execute creative events to promote the use of Baytown's trail system.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Acquire ROW along Hunt from Arabella to Main.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Augment/extend synchronization of signals and implementation of smart intersections.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Not Defined
Select smart intersection signals.
Not Defined
Design and construct initiatives.
In Progress
Increase citizen awareness of trails through a targeted marketing campaign
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Work with development to complete Hunt from San Jacinto to John Martin.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Continue working with TXDOT to implement on/off ramp reversals between Garth and John Martin.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
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)
Jun-21
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Completed
Actively pursue the conversion of the abandoned Union Pacific rail line into a hike/bike trail.
NW
 		Nick Woolery (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Implement measures to address impacts of opening San Jacinto Boulevard.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Not Defined
Complete traffic calming and traffic control needs study.
Not Defined
Present findings to City Management and proceed with implementing upgrades, if warranted.
Completed
Implement strategies from the Safe Routes to Schools & Trails assessment to connect neighborhoods to the existing trail system.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Test the feasibility of a Hutto extension to Spur 330.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/18
12/31/18
Not Defined
Complete assessment of feasibility for project.
In Progress
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)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Continue pursuit and application for grant funding associated with Garth expansion.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
Not Defined
Continue to investigate other grant funding resources.
Not Defined
Submit Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) grant to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
Completed
Augment egress safety at Fire Station #1.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
1/1/19
3/31/19
 
Completed
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)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Evaluate traffic loads on Alexander and Bayway and prescribe possible alleviation methods (YR1).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q3-20-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Completed
Continue to work with State and regional partners to advocate and implement flow and safety measures on major transportation corridors.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
In Progress
Study and develop recommendations to address traffic flow challenges on Sjolander Road, south of Interstate 10.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Work with developers to provide trail connectivity to the current system and to accommodate bicycle mobility.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Jun-21
1/1/19
3/31/19
 
Completed
Continue the installation of trail heads and trail markers.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/19
9/30/20
 
Completed
Cooperate with Harris County Precinct 2 to improve county roadways.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Continue the implementation of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Completed
Complete sidewalk along Santavy to San Jacinto Boulevard.
Not Defined
Complete sidewalk along Bush Road to San Jacinto Boulevard.
Not Defined
Complete sidewalk along Spur 330 from Rollingbrook to Baker Road.
Completed
Continue inter-jurisdictional cooperation in analysis of SH146.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Add pedestrian safety measures to Garth Road and Baker Road.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Completed
Develop and begin execution of a strategic transportation plan (YR 1).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q3-20-21
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Completed
Continue the implementation of the Trails Master Plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Jun-21
10/1/18
6/30/19
Completed
Complete the Jenkins Park recreation trail.
Not Defined
Complete trail along Ward Road.
Completed
Obtain the easements needed for the Blue Heron/Crockett Park connector trail
Completed
Install the Goose Creek trail head signage.
Completed
Complete the Blue Heron-Crockett Park connector trail
Completed
Continue to encourage and cooperate with TXDOT to improve traffic circulation at 330 and I-10.
BG
 		Bret Gardella (City Manager's Office)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Augment lighting along North Alexander and east Cedar Bayou Lynchburg.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Completed
Evaluate lighting on all major corridors of town and add lighting as necessary.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Not Defined
Complete nighttime inspections to identify current lighting needs.
Not Defined
Receive resident requests for lighting.
Not Defined
Submit all lighting requests to CenterPoint.
Completed
Install pedestrian ramps and crossing mechanisms.
MJ
 		Matt Johnson (Engineering)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Augment street striping.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/18
6/30/19
 
Completed
Develop a trails master plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Identify, develop, and implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
 
Completed
Improve lighting at intersections.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Address chronic neighborhood flooding issues (example: E. James Street, Allenbrook, etc.).
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
1/1/19
9/30/19
 
Completed
Continue implementation of sidewalk master plan.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Augment ditch maintenance program.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/18
9/30/19
Not Defined
Determine the budget for additional personnel and equipment.
Not Defined
Determine implementation plan for ditch maintenance schedule.
Not Defined
Hire personnel and purchase equipment.
Not Defined
Implement ditch maintenance plan.
Completed
Continue to work with Metro to ensure continuation of Park/Ride Program.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Work with CenterPoint to augment LED replacement.
ND
 		Nathan Dietrich (Planning)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
Completed
Begin marketing/promoting trails.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Q3-20-21
10/1/17
9/30/18
 
In Progress
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)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Completed
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)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Completed
Develop a construction phasing plan.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Assemble citizen group to monitor, advise, and advocate. Use outreach events and other strategies to communicate the importance of this initiative.
JE
 		Jamie Eustace (Library)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Complete the development of the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plans.
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Emphasize filling sidewalk gaps.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Begin development of Mall to Marina (Goose Creek Phases 7 and 8).
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Explore and begin to plan for additional trail connectivity (i.e. - Texas Avenue connection to Goose Creek Trail).
SJ
 		Scott Johnson (Parks and Recreation)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Continue to cooperate with Harris County for additional sidewalk transit funding. Also pursue shading structures as all bus stops (YR4).
BM
 		Brian Moran
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Pursue discussion with Harris County Transit regarding addition of route between north hotels/mall area and Bayland Island.
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Not Started
Investigate and develop recommendation specific to self-serve bicycle rentals along trails.
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Completed
Take advantage of opportunities to designate and/or install bike lanes. (e.g. - Market Street)
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
Completed
Work with Union Pacific to finalize abandonment of UP's Evergreen rail line.
NW
 		Nick Woolery (City Manager's Office)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
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)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Continue to aggressively address ditch maintenance, using prioritization similar to PCI methodology.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Discuss with Comcast localized fiber needs and opportunities.
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21
 
In Progress
Continue addressing SSOI, growth, and annexation utility needs.
FS
 		Frank Simoneaux (Public Works)
Jun-21
10/1/20
9/30/21