Infrastructure & Mobility
Why This Is Important

With the growth experienced in our community and expectations for future growth, it is critical that we focus on core infrastructure to support that growth. This will require long-range planning for major road projects as well as care exercised in how we plan for and manage the growth that is coming. Roads and traffic mitigation are important, but so are pedestrian walkways as many areas of the city do not have adequate sidewalks for pedestrian access.
Status Indicators - Outcome Measures
 On Target: Performance Exceeds Benchmark
 Caution: Performance Within 5% of Benchmark OR Showing Improvement From Base Year (2016)
 Off Target: Performance Declining OR Static From Base Year (2016)
Status Indicators - Initiatives & Strategies
    Completed: Strategy has been fully implemented
    In Progress: Implementation of this strategy has begun but is not complete to-date
    Not Started: Work on this strategy has not started
Outcome Measures
Strategies
Initiatives Strategies
In Progress
Continue the expansion and marketing of the trail system in Baytown. (YR 3)
Completed
Develop and execute creative events to promote the use of Baytown's trail system.
In Progress
Increase citizen awareness of trails through a targeted marketing campaign
Completed
Actively pursue the conversion of the abandoned Union Pacific rail line into a hike/bike trail.
Completed
Implement strategies from the Safe Routes to Schools & Trails assessment to connect neighborhoods to the existing trail system.
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.
Completed
Continue the installation of trail heads and trail markers.
In Progress
Continue to implement strategies to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow in and around Baytown (YR 2)
Completed
Augment egress safety at Fire Station #1.
Completed
Continue pursuit of and application for grant funding associated with major transportation projects (Cedar Bayou crossing, Garth Rd., etc.)
In Progress
Study and develop recommendations to address traffic flow challenges on Sjolander Road, south of Interstate 10.
In Progress
Begin the process of reconstruction Garth Road. (YR 4)
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.
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.
Completed
Develop a construction phasing plan.
In Progress
Assemble citizen group to monitor, advise, and advocate. Use outreach events and other strategies to communicate the importance of this initiative.
In Progress
Implement strategies to expand pedestrian/bicycle options and expand mobility options. (YR 4)
In Progress
Complete the development of the Sidewalk and Trails Master Plans.
In Progress
Emphasize filling sidewalk gaps.
In Progress
Begin development of Mall to Marina (Goose Creek Phases 7 and 8).
In Progress
Explore and begin to plan for additional trail connectivity (i.e. - Texas Avenue connection to Goose Creek Trail).
In Progress
Continue to cooperate with Harris County for additional sidewalk transit funding. Also pursue shading structures as all bus stops (YR4).
In Progress
Pursue discussion with Harris County Transit regarding addition of route between north hotels/mall area and Bayland Island.
Not Started
Investigate and develop recommendation specific to self-serve bicycle rentals along trails.
Completed
Take advantage of opportunities to designate and/or install bike lanes. (e.g. - Market Street)
Completed
Work with Union Pacific to finalize abandonment of UP's Evergreen rail line.
In Progress
Continue improvements to water, sewer, and drainage systems. (YR 4)
In Progress
Implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
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.
In Progress
Continue to aggressively address ditch maintenance, using prioritization similar to PCI methodology.
In Progress
Discuss with Comcast localized fiber needs and opportunities.
In Progress
Continue addressing SSOI, growth, and annexation utility needs.
Accomplishments
Initiatives Strategies
Completed
Enhance pedestrian safety and multi-modal transportation.
Completed
Install pedestrian ramps and crossing mechanisms.
Completed
Develop a trails master plan.
Completed
Improve lighting at intersections.
Completed
Continue implementation of sidewalk master plan.
Completed
Continue to work with Metro to ensure continuation of Park/Ride Program.
Completed
Work with CenterPoint to augment LED replacement.
Completed
Begin marketing/promoting trails.
Completed
Conduct traffic mitigation evaluations of primary corridors. (YR 1)
Completed
Evaluate traffic loads on Alexander and Bayway and prescribe possible alleviation methods (YR1).
Completed
Cooperate with Harris County Precinct 2 to improve county roadways.
Completed
Continue inter-jurisdictional cooperation in analysis of SH146.
Completed
Develop and begin execution of a strategic transportation plan (YR 1).
Completed
Continue to encourage and cooperate with TXDOT to improve traffic circulation at 330 and I-10.
Completed
Prioritize transportation related capital expenditures
Completed
Develop a budgetary practice of reserving a portion of revenue to be focused on capital needs.
Completed
Continue to implement strategies to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow in and around Baytown. (YR 2)
Completed
Continue to prioritize police visibility in high traffic areas.
Completed
Augment/extend synchronization of signals and implementation of smart intersections.
Completed
Study potential roundabout at Texas Avenue/Market Street/Decker Drive as well as other traffic coordination measures from Sterling Avenue to Lee Drive.
Completed
Implement measures to address impacts of opening San Jacinto Boulevard.
Completed
Test the feasibility of a Hutto extension to Spur 330.
Completed
Continue to work with State and regional partners to advocate and implement flow and safety measures on major transportation corridors.
Completed
Implement strategies to expand pedestrian/bicycle options and improve safety. (YR 2)
Completed
Work with developers to provide trail connectivity to the current system and to accommodate bicycle mobility.
Completed
Continue the implementation of the Sidewalk Master Plan.
Completed
Add pedestrian safety measures to Garth Road and Baker Road.
Completed
Continue the implementation of the Trails Master Plan.
Completed
Improve safety and mobility along Garth Corridor
Completed
Complete Santavy from Garth to San Jacinto.
Completed
Acquire ROW along Hunt from Arabella to Main.
Completed
Work with development to complete Hunt from San Jacinto to John Martin.
Completed
Continue working with TXDOT to implement on/off ramp reversals between Garth and John Martin.
Completed
Continue pursuit and application for grant funding associated with Garth expansion.
Completed
Improve lighting and striping on major corridors. (YR 2)
Completed
Augment lighting along North Alexander and east Cedar Bayou Lynchburg.
Completed
Evaluate lighting on all major corridors of town and add lighting as necessary.
Completed
Augment street striping.
Completed
Improve water, sewer, and drainage system and infrastructure. (YR 2)
Completed
Identify, develop, and implement a citizen assistance program related to lateral sewer line replacement.
Completed
Address chronic neighborhood flooding issues (example: E. James Street, Allenbrook, etc.).
Completed
Augment ditch maintenance program.