Expand and Reconfigure the West Bellfort Bus Park and Ride Lot Due to Increased Demand That Surpasses the…

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Application Purpose: The Purpose of the Award Is to Expand and Reconfigure the West Bellfort Bus Park and Ride Lot Due to Increased Demand That Surpasses the Daily Existing Parking Capacity Utilizing.; Activities Performed: The Award Will Assist in Funding the Reconfiguration And/OR Construction of Additional Bus Bays Parking Spaces and a Bus Canopy at the West Bellfort Park and Ride Facility. Within the Existing Footprint of the Park and Ride Lot Surface Parking Will Be Expanded to Maximize Operational Efficiency and Improve Patrons Access Safety and Security. Phased Construction and Replacement of the Bus Canopy Will Allow for the Continuation of Normal Bus Operations and Safe and Efficient Patron Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation.; Expected Outcomes: The Reconfiguration/Construction of West Bellfort Park Ride Lot Within the Existing Footprint Will Serve to Meet the Increasing Demand for Safe and Efficient Public Transit for Commuters in Southwest Harris County and Fort Bend County. The Improvements Will Provide Sufficient Parking at the Site to Accommodate Current and Near-Term Demand and Replace Facilities That Have Reached the End of Their Useful Life. Cars Illegally Parked Throughout the Lot Due to Overcapacity Creating Unsafe Conditions for Pedestrians and Vehicles Will Be Addressed and Corrected.; Intended Beneficiaries: The Expansion Will Benefit Commuters in Southwest Harris County and Fort Bend County and Ensure That They Have Access to Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. The Expansion Will Also Serve Riders of the Uptown Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service Traveling to Jobs Health Care and Other Essential Services Within Their Respective Communities.; Subrecipient Activities: N/A

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