Construct safe sidewalk connections to and from schools within the community

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $9,403,924 to the Montrose Redevelopment Authority on August 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to construct safe sidewalk connections to and from schools in the Montrose community, Houston, Texas.

The project funds construction of sidewalks and curbs; ADA-compliant ramps; illumination; functional landscaping; associated utilities; and signalization, signage, striping, and other multimodal transportation elements. The construction contract will be procured through a federally compliant procurement process. Performance of construction work extends through December 31, 2028, in Texas.

The project will serve approximately 1,500 students at an elementary school and improve pedestrian mobility, connectivity, safety, and accessibility within and around the school. Expected outcomes include improved connections to public transit and major commercial corridors including Westheimer Road and Shepherd Drive, and enhanced access to Cherry Hurst Park, Lamar Park, and other community assets. The initiative aligns with and expands upon the Walk+Bike Montrose Plan and addresses existing safety concerns through pedestrian infrastructure improvements.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to construct safe sidewalk connections to and from schools within the community.

Activities

The project funds will go towards construction costs and the construction phase scope of work. Project scope activities include:o construct / reconstruct sidewalkso construct / reconstruct curbso provide ADA compliant rampso install illuminationo functional landscapingo associated utilitieso associated signalization signage striping and other elements required for multimodal transportation. The construction contract will be procured through the use of a federally compliant procurement process.

Expected outcomes

The project is anticipated to improve mobility connectivity safety and accessibility to schools in the montrose community in the city of houston. The project is an outgrowth of the walk+bike montrose plan and will support the heavy amount of pedestrian activity that takes place in and around the elementary school. In addition to safe school access the project will facilitate improved connections to transit and to and from major commercial corridors such as westheimer road and shepherd drive.

Intended beneficiaries

Funding will benefit residents by addressing safety concerns through a set of proposed improvements. This project will provide safe sidewalk connections to and from 1500+ student school within our community. The project will also improve access to cherry hurst park lamar park and other surrounding community assets.