Montrose Safe Routes to School

Currently in design by the Montrose TIRZ, the Montrose Safe Routes to School project will:

  • Improve 4.5 miles of sidewalks

  • Address several dangerous intersections

  • Pedestrian Signal at Stanford/Gray

  • All-Way-Stop Controlled Intersections at

    • Clay/Crocker

    • Stanford/Peden

    • Stanford/Bomar

  • 30 High-Visibility Crosswalks

    • 3 Level C Crosswalks with

    • Crossing Pavement Markings

    • Advanced Warning Signage

    • Additional Pavement Markings

  • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Stanford/Dallas

This project is funded 90% by the federal government and 10% by the Montrose TIRZ.

Safety

The number of crashes in this area is staggering. From the presentation at the Montrose TIRZ September, 2024 meeting:

What is Safe Routes to School?

Safe Routes to School is a federally funded program to encourage walking and biking to school for grades K-8. Safe routes are created by funding infrastructure improvements, enforcement, safety education and other incentives.

H-GAC is designated by the State of Texas to manage Safe Routes to School projects in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller Counties.

Other communities in our region with Safe Routes to School programs:

  • The Woodlands Township

  • Pasadena ISD

  • City of Pearland Capital Improvements Plan 2019 - 2023

  • City of Sugarland - Safety and Education