HoustonMidtown Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Here's a link to some more info:http://www.houstonmidtown.com/cmsFiles/Files/midtown_bagby_community_propose_imprvmnts_0212.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurian Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Pictures make it look like NYC, lol.Still, this street really needed to be redone and they're doing it in the best possible way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 They're all the way down to McGoway now. I'm guessing that the finish line is Tuam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 coming home is like a game each day, trying to figure out what lane on w gray and bagby will be closed.but they seem to be doing an efficient job, it'll be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 coming home is like a game each day, trying to figure out what lane on w gray and bagby will be closed.but they seem to be doing an efficient job, it'll be worth it.Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 coming home is like a game each day, trying to figure out what lane on w gray and bagby will be closed.but they seem to be doing an efficient job, it'll be worth it.LOL -- isn't that the truth....while they were redoing Pierce (where the entrance to my parking garage is)....it was a daily guess as to how I was going to get home....including going the wrong way down Pierce for a couple days....but they worked fast and it's so much better now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Word is the north end of bagby should be done some time in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyM Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 LOL -- isn't that the truth....while they were redoing Pierce (where the entrance to my parking garage is)....it was a daily guess as to how I was going to get home....including going the wrong way down Pierce for a couple days....but they worked fast and it's so much better now...No joke, they FLEW on the Pierce redo, though they didn't have to deal with the excavation for utility upgrades that they do on Bagby. Seemed like every night I walked my dogs through there they had another 4 or 5 sections paved.Good work so far, and the contractor is nearing McGowen on Bagby already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 innerlooped has some bad news on this http://innerlooped.com/1840/very-bad-news-for-bagby/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 That's terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALaw Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 innerlooped has some bad news on this http://innerlooped.c...news-for-bagby/Email response from PWE Director, 6/21/2012:Thank you for writing with your concern. Unfortunately, the anonymously offered blog entry is highly inaccurate. The Public Works and Engineering Dept has recently addressed project issues to the entity responsible for the project, the Midtown Redevelopment Authority in conjunction with TIRZ 2, regarding the conformance of the already constructed and proposed improvements with the City’s Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan. These issues can be readily addressed by the project’s sponsor with minor revisions to the project. With such revisions the project can conform with the Plan and yet provide for vehicular mobility, pedestrian mobility, and use of street space for parking, overall still fulfilling the project purpose. Such revisions need not be cause for delay, reconstruction, or significant additional expenditures. We appreciate your interest in these public improvements and thank you for sending your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleak Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Amazing ability to say so much and so little at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 How is it "highly inaccurate" when he's saying that Bagby will be brought in compliance with “the City’s Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan”? The plans had been approved (we've all seen the renderings for awhile now) and the "minor revisions" are actually major to property owners and Midtown. Basically, he's saying he wants to turn Bagby into a major thoroughfare with "minor revisions" to a project that had already been approved and has been under construction for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurian Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is the problem with the way they do planning in Houston. The planners are less interested in creating a neighborhood than in insuring traffic flow for commuters, which is why self-sufficient neighborhoods don't exist.Besides, why does Bagby need to be a thoroughfare? Smith is two blocks over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Besides, why does Bagby need to be a thoroughfare? Smith is two blocks over.It probably has something to do with the fact that Bagby feeds directly into the Spur 527 mainlanes down at Elgin/Westheimer. I wouldn't be surprised if in 20-30 years, TxDOT decides to extend 527 to I-45 when it comes time to reconstruct the Pierce Elevated and the 288/59 dual freeways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How is it "highly inaccurate" when he's saying that Bagby will be brought in compliance with “the City’s Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan”? The plans had been approved (we've all seen the renderings for awhile now) and the "minor revisions" are actually major to property owners and Midtown. Basically, he's saying he wants to turn Bagby into a major thoroughfare with "minor revisions" to a project that had already been approved and has been under construction for awhile.Dude, just bringing it in compliance with the Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan does NOT mean they plan to make it a major thoroughfare. In fact, Bagby is listed on the MTFP as a Collector street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looks like the infrastructure part of the construction is done. All the lanes are finally open from St Joseph Pkwy down to Tuam. They are still working on the landscaping and sidewalks/curbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I did not like it when they shut Bagby down because that was the way I would go home when coming in from the north. Now that is is essentially complete I regret they did not leave it closed for cars exiting 45S. Going down to Smith just isn't that big of a deal and there is the offsetting value that it takes me by Spec's. Htx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looks like the infrastructure part of the construction is done. All the lanes are finally open from St Joseph Pkwy down to Tuam. They are still working on the landscaping and sidewalks/curbsYea looks nearly done. Some work has been done on pierce as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I did not like it when they shut Bagby down because that was the way I would go home when coming in from the north. Now that is is essentially complete I regret they did not leave it closed for cars exiting 45S. Going down to Smith just isn't that big of a deal and there is the offsetting value that it takes me by Spec's.HtxAt first they said they'd close one lane for pedestrians but essentially there's no change above ground except some laughable trees that were planted in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 At first they said they'd close one lane for pedestrians but essentially there's no change above ground except some laughable trees that were planted in. I have to wonder how long it will be before a drunk (or texting walker) falls in to one of those "pits" that have the trees planted in them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have to wonder how long it will be before a drunk (or texting walker) falls in to one of those "pits" that have the trees planted in them.... What is with those tree pits? I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Also why the lights last? It's even know more dangerous than before with zero street lighting! Tonight I watched a guy come an inch of his life at Bagby and Mcgillhenry - to know major fault he driver it was pitch black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 What is with those tree pits? I don't get it. They collect rainwater. The water seeps into the ground instead of going straight into the storm sewer, cutting down on flooding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 They won't be as deep when they are filled the rest of the way in. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 They won't be as deep when they are filled the rest of the way in. I think. They already have trees planted in some of them -- I don't think they are going to be filled in anymore than they already are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 These "rain gardens" are discussed in post #19 of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The rain gardens are part of the green features of the redo. They will be planted with natural grasses that will filter the rainwater so pollutants are not immediately dumped into our sewers. It's a way to cut down on pollution in our water system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 The first casualty (that I know of) of a bunch of the new landscaping -- a nasty looking accident at the corner of Pearce and Bagby with a truck taking out some trees and part of Christian's Tailgates patio.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The rain gardens are part of the green features of the redo. They will be planted with natural grasses that will filter the rainwater so pollutants are not immediately dumped into our sewers. It's a way to cut down on pollution in our water system. Rain water goes into the storm sewer and then into the bayous. Very little rain makes it into the sanitary sewer, which is a good thing. And, the outfall of the sewage treatment plants also goes into the bayous, and then into the Gulf. Houston does not recycle the water that comes out of the treatment plants, which is also a good thing, given how much water doesn't make it into the bays from the rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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