Planning & Development
Complete Streets
The Houston Complete Streets and Transportation Plan (HCSTP) was established to provide safe, accessible and convenient use by motorists, public transit riders, pedestrians, people of all abilities and bicyclists. The policy will be achieved over time as improvements to existing roadways and redevelopment occur.
The ultimate goal, where appropriate, is walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods with amenities such as trees and landscaping, public art and street furniture. However, the HCSTP also recognizes that all streets are different. The function of the road, current and projected adjacent land use and travel demands, availability of right-of-way, community input and the level of vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic must all be considered in decisions regarding enhancements.
The Plan will build upon and utilize tools already underway. The context-sensitive approach identified in the E.O will be incorporated into the City’s annual process for amending the Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP). The HCSTP will also ensure that all future roadway construction, led by the City’s ReBuild Houston program, will follow the HCSTP principles.
The City’s Planning and Development Department (PD) and Houston Public Works (HPW) will be responsible for administration of the plan in coordination with METRO and other departments.
