Description
The Houston‑Galveston Area Council (H‑GAC) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a feasibility study for grade‑separation and gate‑realignment improvements at the SH 197/FM 519 corridor and the Port of Texas City rail crossing. The study will analyze traffic congestion, freight movement bottlenecks, and safety concerns, and will deliver recommendations, cost estimates, and implementation phasing for potential infrastructure upgrades.
• Scope includes data collection, traffic modeling, and safety analysis of the rail‑road intersection.
• Deliverables: feasibility report, design alternatives, cost‑benefit analysis, and implementation plan.
• Targeted to improve freight efficiency and worker access while reducing collision risk.
• Project budget approximately $125,000; work to be completed before contract award.
• Contractor must be experienced in transportation planning, urban engineering, and safety studies.