Southeast Harris County Subregional Study

Background Information

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), in partnership with Harris County, began the Southeast Harris County Subregional Study to address the concerns of the local municipalities regarding existing transportation within the study area. With the recent and future growth of the subregion, planning is required to address existing traffic and safety issues so that they are not exacerbated by future growth.

A primary focus in development of the subregional study was to engage the public and develop a plan for citizen input. The planning process coordinated with and included existing plans of the incorporated cities, as well as Harris County. In developing the Southeast Harris County Subregional Study, a public engagement process, an overarching vision, and corresponding goals guided its creation.

The vision of the Southeast Harris County Subregional Study is to “recommend improvements to address multimodal transportation, development, and economic policy needs in the subregion that align with H-GAC’s goals of mobility, safety, economic competitiveness, transportation asset condition, and natural and cultural resources.”

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A plan for implementing improvements recommended in this study was developed for each jurisdiction in the subregion. Study locations were prioritized, and improvements were identified as short-term or long-term to provide a general timeline for jurisdictions to consider as they develop their Capital Improvement Plans. Additionally, local, state, and federal funding sources were identified to illuminate opportunities for jurisdictions.