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Manville outlines Phase 3 street, sidewalk and signal projects; council prioritizes sidewalks and traffic improvements
Summary
Public Works presented a Phase 3 package of sidewalks, turn lanes, traffic signals and street extensions estimated at about $6.4 million; council prioritized sidewalks and traffic improvements and asked staff to pursue grants and coordinate with school district and TxDOT.
Director of Public Works Robbie (last name) presented a Phase 3 proposal on July 21 that lays out sidewalks, new left‑turn bays and traffic signals, and multiple street extensions and bridge work. The items presented came with preliminary cost estimates and a recommendation that council prioritize projects that lack other financing sources.
Key numbers: The workshop packet and presentation showed a preliminary sidewalk package at about $1.1 million (Lewis Lane, Large Avenue, Palmetto, Charlotte and other gaps); a left‑turn lane at Newport Lake at roughly $300,000; traffic signals estimated at $500,000 each for two intersections; and multiple street extension items with individual costs that together brought the Phase 3 subtotal to roughly $6.4 million (estimates are preliminary and subject to change once design and right‑of‑way work are completed).
Funding context: City Manager Dan Johnson said the Phase 3 proposals are to be funded from a $10 million certificate of obligation tranche that the council earmarked for streets, sidewalks, signals and drainage (the CO was originally added to the fiscal package for water/wastewater work). Earlier phases — conversion of gravel roads to asphalt (Phase 1) and targeted maintenance/reclamation (Phase 2) — are in progress; if phases 1 and 2 finish within budget the city expects about $6.6 million to remain available for Phase 3.
Council direction and grant opportunities: Council members asked staff to pursue Safe Routes‑to‑School or TxDOT Transportation Alternatives grants where possible (McCoy side of Highway 6 and other schools‑adjacent sidewalk gaps were discussed). Staff said a TxDOT traffic study is underway for the signal at FM 1128/Del Bello, and TxDOT design/timing could take years unless the city partners to accelerate cost and design.
Prioritization and next steps: Council reached consensus to prioritize sidewalks and traffic improvements (the top seven projects in the packet) and asked Public Works to return with refined quotes, timelines and potential grant matches. Council asked staff to hold off on some expensive street extensions (for example, a Pollard‑to‑Pollard extension that would require substantial right‑of‑way acquisition and was estimated at about $1.48 million) until more analysis of demand and right‑of‑way acquisition costs is complete.
Ending: Staff will return with detailed cost breakdowns, right‑of‑way acquisition timelines where applicable, and grant application results. Council emphasized safety near schools and requested updates on McCoy sidewalk options and coordination with Alvin ISD and TxDOT.
