1. Dangerous by Design
SIX Pathways for Cyclists
and Pedestrians in the TMC
area in need of redesign.

2. Six pathways for cyclists and pedestrians
in the TMC area in need of redesign.
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3. 1. MacGregor-Cambridge Intersection

4. 1. MacGregor-Cambridge Intersection
• Cambridge northbound
sidewalks lead to
“No Where”.
• No safe access to
Hermann Park or TMC
for handicapped or
Cambridge Street Bike
Path cyclists due to curb
drop-offs.
• Need sidewalks and
pedestrian crossing
stripes.

5. 2. Holcombe Blvd. & Ringess Ave.

6. 2. Holcombe Blvd. & Ringess Ave.
• A Holcombe pedestrian
must cross SEVEN lanes
at once without stopping.
• Holcombe crossing
should be moved to take
advantage of the large
14‟ wide median and
align with Braeswood
Hike & Bike Trail entry.
• The crossing would also
be closer to the Metro
Bus Stops.

7. 3. Median on north end of newly
reconstructed Braeswood Bridge
Currently, the raised median does not allow cyclists traveling north
on Braeswood to connect with Braeswood Hike & Bike Trail entry as
in this 2008 photo.

8. 4. Sidewalks on newly reconstructed
Braeswood Bridge
• Sidewalks are only 46” wide
causing dangerous pedestrian
passing next to 35 mph
busses and autos.
• Houston Building Code
requires a 6‟ wide sidewalk on
COH designated Transit
Corridor streets and the
associated designated „A‟
Streets.

9. 5. Braeswood/Wyndale Intersection

10. 5. Braeswood/Wyndale Intersection
• Hospital workers
use “path of least
resistance” by
crossing diagonally
across TWO
streets.
• Painted pedestrian
striping is needed.

11. 6. Cambridge & Butler Intersection

12. 6. Cambridge & Butler Intersection
Newly installed pedestrian
gate to VA Hospital
Pedestrian striping does
not align with gate.
Re-stripe and add
concrete pedestrian zone
to median.

13. SIX Poorly Designed Pathways for
Cyclists and Pedestrians in the TMC
area.
• Prepared by Doug House, M.Ed., a healthcare professional
• Has lived at 7132 Staffordshire for 20 years.
• Current President of the Devonshire Place Neighborhood
Association
• Volunteer BikeHouston Board Member