REALaw Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Looks like Bagby Street may finally be redone. Curb markings and new vehicle counters are in place. Project awarded to Angel Brothers from Baytown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Great, manage to find any renderings?Looks like Bagby Street may finally be redone. Curb markings and new vehicle counters are in place. Project awarded to Angel Brothers from Baytown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALaw Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Great, manage to find any renderings?None yet. Still working on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I wonder if the redo of bagby will be in line with this strategy mentioned in this articlehttp://blogs.chron.com/primeproperty/2010/09/new_strategies_for_midtown_in.htmlNone yet. Still working on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 None yet. Still working on that.http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/docs_pdfs/Texas_APA_application.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm encouraged that the COH will finally examine its policies regarding requirements for parking spaces. For all Houston's talk about lack of zoning and the free market, this seems like one of the most intrusive, unnecessary forms of governmental interference. Adequate parking is the business of residents, merchants and shoppers. It will sort itself out, without regulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm encouraged that the COH will finally examine its policies regarding requirements for parking spaces. For all Houston's talk about lack of zoning and the free market, this seems like one of the most intrusive, unnecessary forms of governmental interference. Adequate parking is the business of residents, merchants and shoppers. It will sort itself out, without regulation.Amen, brother. From the Sarnoff link:A decade ago, planners and Midtown leaders envisioned a walkable urban neighborhood with a vibrant street scene supported by the nearby light-rail line. But this vision has been achieved only in fits and starts, in part because of city regulations that tend to promote suburban-style development patterns.A new study of strategies for fulfilling Midtown's promise has just won an award from the Texas chapter of the American Planning Association. In its application for the award, the city defined the challenge this way: Despite its prime location and the national phenomenon of reinvestment in urban areas, Midtown is a neighborhood that has only minimally succeeded in encouraging redevelopment and eliminating blight. Even before the current real estate recession, new development has been stagnant. There is a significant gap, especially around the light rail station, between land prices and the development costs for the many vacant lots scattered throughout the neighborhood. Additional planning challenges included a lack of city process for plan adoption, lack of conventional zoning tools, minimal capital investment, and a splintered property ownership patterns in the community.All that said, I think the chances of changes for traffic calming or other 'walkability' measures are close to nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 All that said, I think the chances of changes for traffic calming or other 'walkability' measures are close to nil.I reluctantly agree. It seems that the most walkable neighborhoods are the result of preservation, not retroactive measures (I'm thinking of neighborhoods in Manhattan, the French Quarter...)Once cars have made inroads (pun intended) it's difficult if not impossible to restore the fabric of a community which once made an area pedestrian-friendly. Wish it wasn't so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I reluctantly agree. It seems that the most walkable neighborhoods are the result of preservation, not retroactive measures (I'm thinking of neighborhoods in Manhattan, the French Quarter...)Once cars have made inroads (pun intended) it's difficult if not impossible to restore the fabric of a community which once made an area pedestrian-friendly. Wish it wasn't so."Gray Street Pedestrian EnhancementsRight-of-way improvements along Gray Street from Hamilton to Brazos. Enhancements will include sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, and accessibility ramps.Bagby Street ReconstructionStreet reconstruction and utility upgrades on Bagby Street from St. Joseph Parkway to Tuam St. Project is currently in design phase with construction scheduled to start in 3Q2011."Just some stuff from the Midtown website... not sure when the Gray Street Enhancements will start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 "Gray Street Pedestrian EnhancementsRight-of-way improvements along Gray Street from Hamilton to Brazos. Enhancements will include sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, brick pavers, and accessibility ramps.Bagby Street ReconstructionStreet reconstruction and utility upgrades on Bagby Street from St. Joseph Parkway to Tuam St. Project is currently in design phase with construction scheduled to start in 3Q2011."Just some stuff from the Midtown website... not sure when the Gray Street Enhancements will start...The Gray Stret Pedestrian Enhancements are going to "probably" start within the next 6 months. Also, Bagby Street Reconstruction will include some pedestrian enhancements as well as reworking the street itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Awesome. Bagby might be in contention for one of the worst streets in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Awesome. Bagby might be in contention for one of the worst streets in the city.I'd agree with that, I'm just wondering when it'll start? The odds are pretty good they're going to have to shut down the access from the feeder road for a few months. That would make some pedestrians in the area happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'd agree with that, I'm just wondering when it'll start? The odds are pretty good they're going to have to shut down the access from the feeder road for a few months. That would make some pedestrians in the area happy.haha ya it will be interesting to see this area without any cars...according to the website it will start in Q3 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 From the Midtown Calendar:"Evening Board Meeting & Bagby St. Project Presentation Location: Houston Community College-Central, The Learning Hub Science Building, 1300 – B Holman, Rm 100 Description: Join the Management District for the Quarterly Evening Board Meeting. This meeting will also include a presentation on the upcoming Bagby Street Reconstruction Project. You certainly don't miss this one!! Start Date/Time: 05/04/2011 6:00 PM Other Info: For more information, visit Midtown Houston. Parking is in the garage on LaBranch @ Holman. For more information, contact Katherine Mestousis at 713.526.7577 or kmestousis@houstonmidtown.com." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 http://www.houstonmidtown.com/midtown.cfm?a=cms,c,66"Bagby Street Reconstruction Project Presentation & Midtown Management District Evening Board MeetingNEWS RELEASE Contact: Katherine Mestousis, 713-526-7577, ext 114Kmestousis@houstonmidtown.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Houston, TX. April 18, 2011 - The Midtown Management District is hosting its Quarterly Evening Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting also includes a presentation on the proposed Bagby Street Reconstruction Project. The proposed Bagby Street project includes the reconstruction of Bagby Street from St. Joseph to Tuam including public utility upgrades. The goal of the project is to provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and an improved vehicular connection for southbound traffic through Midtown. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ #2, Walter P. Moore and Design Workshop will host the presentation and accept public comments from residents and stakeholders. The meeting will be held at Houston Community College-Central Campus in the Learning Hub Science Building at 1300 – B Holman, Houston, TX 77002. Please look for the visibly posted Midtown banner at the entrance of the Learning Hub Science Building. Free parking is available in the HCC Parking Garage on La Branch Street or street side parking. Evening meetings provide all Midtown businesses, property owners, residents and visitors who cannot attend the day time meetings the opportunity to stay involved and gain information on key Midtown projects. Guests are invited to discuss community concerns and provide guidance in finding proactive solutions. This meeting, as are all Midtown meetings, is open to the public. We strongly encourage all Midtowners and those who are considering moving to Midtown to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day to day operations of your public improvement district. The Midtown Management District is located at the Houston Technology Center at 410 Pierce St., Suite 355, Houston, TX 77002. For more information, visit Midtown on the web at www.houstonmidtown.com or connect with Midtown on Facebook and Twitter. To get all the latest news about Midtown sign up for the eNewsletter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 can't come soon enough, decided to ride the scooter down bagby the other day. I probably looked like a crazy person weaving from one small pothole to the next, in an effort to avoid the really big potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 can't come soon enough, decided to ride the scooter down bagby the other day. I probably looked like a crazy person weaving from one small pothole to the next, in an effort to avoid the really big potholes. But in reality, you were just showing off your skillz at weaving, weren't you? Seriously though, I can't wait for that street to be done. I wouldn't be surprised I lost part of my suspension because of this street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargento03 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I hope they include a designated bike lane. Actually, there should be a rule that all new streets in the city should have a designated bike lane (not a sign to share the road that everyone ignores). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 http://www.ultimatem...ect-to-be-green"In addition to improving the pedestrian experience through Midtown with well-placed wider sidewalks, including a shaded boardwalk between Gray and Hadley, the Bagby Street design includes a series of rain gardens, special street-side landscaping features that will help filter storm water runoff, Daza said.""Preliminary engineering for the project was completed last month, and construction, expected to take one year, could begin in September." "Estimated to cost $12 million, the project will rebuild Bagby with two southbound lanes and turn bays at Pierce, Gray, and Webster, providing parallel parking on both sides and using bulb-outs to aid pedestrian crossings. The design allows for a third lane to be added to accommodate future traffic volumes.""bulb-outs" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 and using bulb-outs to aid pedestrian crossings. "bulb-outs" - http://en.wikipedia..../Curb_extensionThis will be great for car traffic as well trying to cross, cars park all the way up to the intersections making it impossible for drivers trying to cross to see oncoming traffic and making it a game of chance whether you make it across the street. I specifically use McGowen when I'd much rather use MclHenny, or Bremond to get across bagby for this very reason.Should be interesting to see when complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 small presentation... not muchhttp://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/mobility/MTFP_2011/workshop/01_Bagby.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 According to Midtown's facebook page, this project is starting next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ig2ba Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 small presentation... not muchhttp://www.houstontx...op/01_Bagby.pdfFrom your source:"Future volumes can be accommodated in three through lanes""Bagby will be designed so that a third lane can be added if volumeswarrant it in the future"For all the talk here about walkability, it's interesting to see that they are at least leaving the option open for later expansion for more cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 From your source:"Future volumes can be accommodated in three through lanes""Bagby will be designed so that a third lane can be added if volumeswarrant it in the future"For all the talk here about walkability, it's interesting to see that they are at least leaving the option open for later expansion for more cars.the way it reads is that it will remain with curb parking on both sides, all they'll do is make parking illegal on one side, or the other to accommodate the 3rd lane, or at least, this would be most logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 From what I remember of the presentation, there would be parking on one side that could be eliminated one day in favor of an additional traffic lane if needed. The bulb-outs at key intersections would help people cross the road still. In other words, instead of walking across three lanes of traffic it would "bulb out" to having to cross two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here's what I received in the mail....Construction will soon begin to completely resurface Bagby St from St Joseph Pkwy to Tuam, including one block east and one block west of Bagby on Pierce. The project is scheduled to last 12-15 months (depending on weather and other factors, and will be the first "Greenroad" in Texas. In addition to the resurfacing, there will be substantial utility upgrades (water, storm sewer, and waste water) as well as the modernization of traffic signals at four (4) intersections. The area will also be made more pedestrian friendly and will have sustainable landscaping and hardscaping. Lastly, there will be several "bulb outs" created to help manage traffic and on-street parking.Construction started yesterday near Scout Square.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wonderful, maybe Midtown will someday become the sort of place we have been hoping for on HAIF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 the way it reads is that it will remain with curb parking on both sides, all they'll do is make parking illegal on one side, or the other to accommodate the 3rd lane, or at least, this would be most logical.If they want to encourage pedestrians they should have angled parking on both sides of the streets instead of planning to ban parking on one side if an additional car traffic lane is desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 To me, "resurface" is not the right term since it will be completely reconstructed. They could put down a layer of blacktop in 2 days. Whatever they do, hurry up. That road is tearing up my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I live on the South End of Bagby so hopefully 6 months of construction is all we will have to deal with. Just drove by on way home for lunch - they definetly have started next to Scout Square. Flaggers present, concrete dividers in place, looks like they will be doing West side first, then probably switch over to East heading north. Can't happen fast enough but should be nice once completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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