Neighborhood Traffic Study Underway /
Did you notice the traffic monitoring devices recently installed throughout the neighborhood? These devices, which measure both traffic volume and vehicle speeds, are for the initial traffic study for the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). The NTMP is a program administered by the city aimed at reducing cut-through traffic and increasing pedestrian safety on residential streets. The NTMP for Woodland Heights will be a multi-year project and no traffic-calming measures will be implemented without extensive feedback from, and with the approval of, the residents of Woodland Heights.
You’ve probably also noticed the city has recently begun repaving White Oak Dr. between Studemont and Houston Ave. This project is scheduled to be completed by June 30.
Spring Security Tips /
Our annual Constable Patrol renewal campaign is in the second month, and we are still short of the participation needed to continue to support two patrol shifts. We are reaching out to the neighborhood in various ways to obtain your support for the Constable Patrol.
Even when our deputies are not on patrol, we get coverage from nearby contracts. Your new VP of Security's cat set off the house alarm last week shortly after one of our shifts had ended. Within 6 minutes of the alarm, deputies showed up from both the Heights and Garden Oaks contracts. The cat was let off with a warning.
Spring is a time where we see more property theft involving yard-care equipment, and things like porch furniture. When working in the yard, don’t leave tools and equipment unattended if they are in sight of the street. Have electric garage doors but sometimes forget to close them? Check into something like the Garage Butler – an easy to install device that will automatically close your garage doors.
You can sign up to receive email or text crime alerts for the area by going to the Precinct One Constable’s website and going to Crime Alerts under the Sign Up drop-down menu. Let's all watch out for our neighbors, and keep our neighborhood safe.
Norhill Esplanade Improvements /
Several weeks ago work was completed at Norhill Esplanade to improve the green space. As more events are held at this neighborhood gem, it is important that it be properly maintained. A landscape company aerated and added organic fertilizer and compost to the grassy areas.
The improvement to our green space was provided by Woodland Heights Civic Association and is a direct result of your membership dollars at work and WHCA’s commitment to keep Woodland Heights green.
Questions or comments? Contact the Beautification Committee.
Join the Yard of the Month Committee /
Soon our sleepy yards will begin to awaken with colorful springtime blooms. It’s Yard of the Month time again!
Ever wonder how the Yard of the Month is chosen? It’s by neighbors just like you. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the YOM committee. Contact Vicky Bettis if interested.
2015 Membership Drive — Join Today /
We hope many of the Woodland Heights residents enjoyed the Spring Fling which the Woodland Heights Civic Association (“WHCA”) put together and sponsored on March 28, 2015 at the Norhill Esplanade. The Spring Fling (and other events put on by the WHCA throughout the year) are made possible through resident’s payment of the $50 dollar membership dues. To date, we have 97 residents signed up for WHCA memberships. This is less than half of the number of residents that signed up for WHCA memberships last year. Please take a few minutes to sign up for your WHCA membership either online or by sending in your membership form which can also be found and printed from the same link.
Houston Metro to Revise Bus Route Without Input from Neighborhood /
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (“Metro”) plans to revise the #40 bus route to include the entire segment of Watson St. between Pecore St. and Usener St. Metro has made this change with little to no input from Woodland Heights residents or the Woodland Heights Civic Association (the “WHCA”). The WHCA attended the March 2015 Metro board meeting to raise concerns with the Metro #40 bus route traversing up and down Watson St. Also, Metro had previously advised the WHCA that Metro would not place a bus route on streets with speed bumps—which Watson St. clearly has in place between Teetshorn and Usener. The revised #40 bus route may also interfere with the Woodland Heights neighborhood traffic management plan on Watson St. which is currently in the data gathering stage. Metro is sending a representative to attend the Woodland Heights general meeting on May 12th at 7 PM at Hogg Middle School. Please plan on attending the general meeting to address any concerns with Metro concerning the proposed revised #40 bus route.