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County plans three public meetings on Spencer Highway safety improvements; Pasadena officials share dates
Summary
Council member announced three public meetings on proposed safety improvements along Spencer Highway from I‑45 to 146; the meetings will allow residents to view displays and leave comments at any time during the session.
A council member informed meeting attendees that Harris County plans three public meetings on proposed safety improvements for Spencer Highway, the corridor that runs from Interstate 45 to State Highway 146.
The county’s study focuses on safety tweaks — crosswalks, sidewalk fills where missing, bike lanes, medians and crosswalk islands — rather than a full rebuild of the road. The county will host informal open‑house style sessions where attendees can review displays and leave comments at any time during the meetings.
Meeting dates and locations announced: - Tuesday, April 8, 6–8 p.m., South Houston High School. - Thursday, April 10, 6–8 p.m., East Harris County Activity Center. - Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Heritage Elementary on East Boulevard in Deer Park.
The speaker provided a website for more information and to submit comments: the Spencer Highway corridor site (described in the meeting as “spencerhighway (H‑W‑Y) corridor dot com”).
Why it matters: Spencer Highway is a significant local arterial; safety improvements could affect walking and biking access, crossings and crash rates. The county’s open‑house format means residents can review proposals and give feedback without waiting for a formal presentation.
Ending: The county encouraged residents to attend any meeting that fits their schedule and to submit comments through the project website.
