With any construction project, safety is a top priority and the pedestrian enhancements include expansive sidewalks approximately 14 to 16 feet wide for both pedestrians and bicyclists on both sides of Cullen Boulevard within the project plan from N. MacGregor to the 1-45 interchange.

No; bike lanes will not be on the street. However, there will be a dedicated fourteen foot wide shared-use pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians along each side of Cullen Blvd. from N. MacGregor to I-45.

With regard to the bikeways, have we considered electric scooters and call boxes along the routes?

The construction product that will be used is comprised of concrete pavement approximately 10-inches thick throughout the Cullen Blvd. project plan.

With the emphasis on evergreen trees and plant landscaping native to Texas to provide aesthetic appeal, a shade canopy and long-term sustainability, the project plan includes voluminous Cathedral Oaks and Cedar Elms, as well as the seasonal color of vibrant Texas Pistache, white-blossom Fringe Trees and the early spring Redbuds within the pedestrian, boulevard and median along Cullen Blvd.. While to-date no allergen studies have been conducted in conjunction with the project, the critical selection of the seasonal appeal and native emphasis reflects a dedicated commitment to enhanced greenspace along Cullen Blvd.

There has been no private property affected or acquired to accommodate the Cullen Blvd. project.

To more effectively address traffic flow, the project lane changes include the addition of a continuous left turn lane the entire length of Cullen Blvd, along with one traffic flow lane in each direction, resulting in a width change of 48 feet to 33 feet overall from N. MacGregor to Elgin. The section of Cullen Blvd. from Elgin to I-45 remains unchanged.

Yes, appropriate seating accommodations are part of the proposed new bus shelters.

While traffic influx of adjacent road construction projects was not specifically studied, it is expected that the potential short-term inconvenience will contribute to long-term improvement and beneficial results.

Harris County is currently seeking students for summer internship opportunities. In addition, community student organizations have adopted street segments and periodically picked up trash at various locations in the County. Harris County has no objection to students volunteering to do this as well, although it may not be necessary.

The project will be paid for by funds from the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. The County project team is open to exploring learning opportunities and potential avenues of involvement going forward.r

This project addresses drainage improvements along the Cullen Blvd. corridor between Elgin and N. MacGregor, while the area along Webster Street is located outside the Cullen Blvd. project boundaries.

The Cullen Blvd. project segment between Elgin and I-45 will generally remain unchanged, with the exception of the new pedestrian sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes located within the University of Houston boundaries. Requests for drainage system cleaning within the Houston city limits should be directed to the City of Houston 311 service line.

Yes, please be aware that while the existing driveway to the church parking lot will be replaced by a new concrete driveway, church visitors will be able access the parking lot at all times during the reconstruction of Cullen Blvd. County representatives will be meeting with church leaders to share the details and timing of the work to occur near the church.

The website for more information is http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/.

While the estimated total project cost of the Cullen Blvd. project is $15 million, specific details will be available via the Harris County Purchasing site (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov) after the project is open for bids.

Contractual terms indicate that there will be a one-year warranty by the contractor after substantial completion.