Construction of safer pedestrian crossings on Ella Boulevard is expected to kick off in the first quarter of 2027.
In a nutshell
Houston City Council approved a $157,500 agreement between the city and the Memorial-Heights Redevelopment Authority on July 29 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon along Ella Boulevard at the intersections of W. 22nd St. and W. 23rd St.
A pedestrian hybrid beacon, also known as a HAWK signal, is a traffic control device designed to help people safely cross busy or high-speed roads by allowing pedestrians to press a button that sends a signal to the beacon to tell drivers to stop or slow down, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
A representative with the MHRA said the project will give residents a safer way to cross the street to the nearby park and neighborhood.
Timeline: early 2027Cost: $157,500Funding source: city of Houston