Bicycle and pedestrian improvements at various locations in the woodlands

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1,419,722.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on May 30, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to construct shared-use pedestrian and bicycle paths at various locations in The Woodlands, Texas. The project deliverables include construction of shared-use paths along three corridors: South Trade Center Parkway from Harpers Landing Drive to State Highway 242; State Highway 242 from South Trade Center Parkway to Farm-to-Market Road 1488; and Greenbridge Drive from State Highway 242 to Summerhaze Circle. The project scope also encompasses installation of lighting and signage infrastructure to support safe pedestrian and bicycle access along these routes.

This formula grant award supports multimodal transportation network development consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's objectives to improve active transportation infrastructure. As a state department of transportation, TxDOT administers the project in accordance with federal requirements, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and adherence to applicable federal regulations. The award reflects the FHWA's ongoing commitment to funding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements that enhance transportation safety and accessibility within Texas communities.

Project description

Various locations in the woodlands; construct shared-use paths along south trade center parkway from harpers landing drive to SH 242, along SH 242 from south trade center pkwy to FM 1488, and along greenbridge drive from SH 242 to summerhaze circle. Project includes lighting and signage.