Gracie WarhurstThe Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has plans for $18.77 billion in road projects that they released in their most recent Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The TIP covers projects approved for public funding and are likely to break ground in the next four years.
Created by H-GAC’s Transportation Policy Council, the TIP is specifically for transportation projects needing federal action and other regionally significant initiatives. It implements long-term plans within financial constraints and addresses multiple transportation modes and jurisdictions.
The roadway, bicycle and pedestrian, and transit projects will help create a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system throughout the area, according to the council.
The TIP also requires a public commentary period, which ends May 24, so residents of the 13 counties can have a say in which projects are implemented. H-GAC last released a TIP in 2022, which covered projects from 2023-2026, some of which carry over into the current plan.
Some of the most significant projects include:
- $3.16 billion for the North Houston Highway Improvement Program (NHHIP) which includes rebuilding Interstate 45 North and improving I-10 and I-69
- $1.57 billion for new rapid transit and bus routes
- $798.97 million for Grand Parkway
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