City of Baytown Strategic Plan 2023-2027 - 15

STRATEGIC DIRECTIVE: CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE & MOBILITY
W
"
ith the growth experienced in our community
and expectations for even more growth, we
must focus on core infrastructure to support
that growth. Because of the large population
of commuters to and from Baytown, the City will continue
to focus its efforts on alleviating congestion at significant
traffic points throughout the city, emphasizing Garth Road.
In addition, the City will work to improve pedestrian mobility
access by continuing current sidewalk extension projects
and coordinating with other stakeholders to ensure safe and
efficient travel for children and parents to and from school.
Finally, as the city grows, so does the need to maintain its
water and storm drainage. This includes projects that will allow
continued growth, investment, and flood mitigation.
KEY INITIATIVES
* Increase investment levels into road improvements,
maintenance, and pavement preservation
* Review traffic light coordination and efficiency along
Garth Road and other major traffic points
* Continue improvements and begin reconstruction on
funded segments of Garth Road
* Refine communication approaches to better inform
residents of major road construction and the
development of major traffic-related projects
more effectively
* In coordination with Harris County, design and
implement the reconstruction and area plan for
Market Street
* Execute planned improvements to Ward Road, Market
Street, West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg
* Execute planned maintenance and improvements to
residential streets throughout Baytown
I WANT TO LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS
MINDFUL OF ITS GROWTH AND WHERE I
CAN TRAVEL BY CAR OR ON FOOT IN A SAFE
AND TIMELY MANNER. "
* Complete expansion of the water production and
treatment facility to maintain water quality for
growing population
* To reduce the risk of future flooding, continue to invest in
and execute flood mitigation projects
* Leverage appropriated federal stimulus funds for
designated water infrastructure projects
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
* Reduced traffic congestion along primary arterial streets
* Improved pedestrian access, as measured by number of new
sidewalk feet constructed
* Flood mitigation projects are completed or in progress
* Reduced traffic pain points in school zones due to improved
traffic flow
* Improved water quality around our bayous for increased
recreational usage
* Coordinate with Harris and Chambers Counties,
GCCISD, Be Well Baytown, MD Anderson, and other
stakeholders on the Safe Routes to School initiative to
enable more biking and pedestrian access to and from
schools, including the construction of
additional sidewalks
* Improve connectivity of trails, walkways, and bike lanes,
including existing street projects and the extension of
Goose Creek Trail
* Continue to implement sidewalk master plan to increase
pedestrian access and safety, including accessways and
ADA compliance
* Work with local school districts on designating priority
routes for biking and pedestrian access
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