Houston City Council Seeks $4.6M for Pedestrian Bridge Near McReynolds Middle School

Safety Concerns at Train Tracks

• ⚠️ Students at McReynolds Middle School in East Houston were crossing under train tracks near Market and Zindler Street to get to class.
• ⏰ This dangerous practice, which also affected students' commutes to activities like boxing lessons, caused delays and safety risks.

Proposed Solution: Pedestrian Bridge

• 💡 In response to resident demands and safety concerns, Houston City Council is moving forward with a solution.
• 🏗️ Council members, including Mario Castillo, are working with Union Pacific, which has developed a design for a pedestrian bridge.

Funding and Timeline

• 💰 The city of Houston is requesting $4.6 million from Texot to fund the construction of the bridge.
• 🤝 Both the city and Harris County will contribute additional funds to the project.
• 🗓️ The grant application must be submitted by the end of the year, with hopes of knowing the award status soon after.
• 🚀 The project aims to improve safety and save time for students and residents in the area.