WHCA Infrastructure Related Information

UPDATE: 18-JULY 2023

UPDATE: 13-June 2023

We would like to provide you with important updates regarding the road projects in our area.

Firstly, we are pleased to inform you that the construction of the 11th Street project is almost complete. However, the City is still working on fine-tuning the timing of the traffic signals. So far, the timing adjustments have only been made at Studewood, and they are still in the process of re-adjusting it. Furthermore, the City will soon commence traffic measurements on neighborhood streets to monitor any increase in cut-through traffic. You can stay updated on the latest developments and provide your valuable feedback by visiting the following link here.

Secondly, the City is preparing to gather public feedback on Phase 2 of the N. Main project. You can find detailed information and submit your feedback by visiting the provided link here. As you may recall, the City previously organized meetings for Phase 1, which extended from Cottage to Boundary (indicated in Blue on the attached picture). Phase 1 has now reached 100% design completion. Phase 2 (indicated in orange) covers the area from Cottage to Airline, where it will connect to a separate project being undertaken by Metro on Airline (indicated in purple). The City will be conducting a public meeting for Phase 2 in July, and we will inform you of the exact date once it is confirmed. They are particularly interested in receiving neighborhood feedback on two specific matters: pedestrian crossings and traffic diversions.

• Regarding pedestrian crossings, the City plans to implement two similar crossings to those on Studewood and 11th Street at De George St. and Northwood. We would like to know your preferences regarding improved pedestrian crossings.

• Additionally, the City proposes the inclusion of "traffic diversions" at certain intersections along N. Main, specifically at Cottage, Temple, and Melwood, where multiple streets converge. We are interested in any significant concerns you may have regarding the potential blocking of some vehicle traffic at these locations.

For both of these projects, we kindly request that you inform us of any comments that we can pass on to the City or coordinate with the super neighborhood. Please send your comments to infrastructure@woodland-heights.org.

Petition to Create White Oak Bayou Park

We are petitioning the city of Houston to formally designate the White Oak Greenway as a city park. This will preserve natural habitat for area wildlife, provide greenspace for public use, and prevent development on this land, including the expansion of freeways.

Without formal protection, this land is not protected and can be destroyed to make way for development. Currently TxDOT has plans to clear cut 28 acres of forest to construct a detention pond, raise the freeway by 90 ft., and place numerous elevated ramps over land that is currently used by wildlife and the public.

TXDOT Proposal to elevate and Expand I-10

• TXDOT Project Presentation bit.ly/TXDOTI-10

• Reference project number - CSJ 0271-07-326

• Email - HOU-PIOwebmail@txdot.gov

• Call Houston Office - 713-802-5076

• Send mail postmarked by deadline to:

• TxDOT Houston District

  Public Information Office

  P.O. Box 1386

  Houston, Texas 77251

Copy Elected Officials:

Atlarge1@houstontx.gov, Atlarge2@houstontx.gov, Atlarge3@houstontx.gov, Atlarge4@houstontx.gov, Atlarge5@houstontx.gov, david.fields@houstontx.gov, districtb@houstontx.gov, districtc@houstontx.gov, districtd@houstontx.gov, districth@houstontx.gov, districti@houstontx.gov, mayor@houstontx.gov, adrian.garcia@pct2.hctx.net, Comm_Ellis@cp1.hctx.net, Judge.hidalgo@cjo.hctx.net, Bruce.Bugg@txdot.gov, Alvin.New@txdot.gov, Laura.Ryan@txdot.gov, Robert.Vaughn@txdot.gov, Carol.alvarado@senate.texas.gov, Borris.miles@senate.texas.gov, John.whitmire@senate.texas.gov, jarvis.johnson@house.texas.gov, Armando.walle@house.texas.gov, Senfronia.Thompson@house.texas.gov, harold.dutton@house.texas.gov, Christina.morales@house.texas.gov, jolanda.jones@house.texas.gov, pennyshawhtx@gmail.com, dan.crenshaw@mail.house.gov, Sheila.jackson.lee@mail.house.gov, Sylvia.garcia@mail.house.gov, todd.running@h-gac.com, james.koch1@txdot.gov, priya.zacharia@houstontx.gov, david.fields@houstontx.gov, mary.benton@houstontx.gov, craig.raborn@h-gac.com

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