Commissioner Lesley Briones announced that construction has begun on 25 additional miles of sidewalks across Precinct 4, with a $16 million investment to expand the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 Program. This includes improving routes along Greenhouse Road to provide safe, accessible routes for residents traveling between the Katy and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts (ISDs).
Since launching in 2023, Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 has delivered 50 miles of new sidewalks across Alief ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, and Katy ISD. By the end of this school year, the program is expected to reach 75 miles, closing long-standing gaps that forced many children and families to walk along narrow shoulders, incomplete paths or open ditches.
“Every child deserves a safe, clear, reliable path to school, and every family deserves safer streets,” saidCommissioner Lesley Briones. “Our community has been asking for these improvements, and we are delivering them with urgency and care. These new sidewalks will improve daily life for thousands of students and strengthen the connection between Katy ISD and Cy-Fair ISD.”
The Greenhouse Road project sits within Harris County’s High Injury Network, where serious pedestrian crashes are heavily concentrated. Over the past five years, this corridor has seen 22 crashes, including one that seriously injured a bicyclist. The new four-mile sidewalk connection from Morton Road to Kieth Harrow Boulevard will replace unsafe walking conditions with a continuous, predictable route for students and families.
“This sidewalk is an opportunity for our families to safely get to different places in our community. I really am thankful for the partnership with Commissioner Briones,” Dr. Doug Killian, Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent.
“We work with three different counties, subdivisions, political subdivisions, and I can tell you there is not one that is more responsive than Precinct 4. That is because of Commissioner Briones' leadership. Their mission is always about student safety,” Ted Vierling, Chief Operating Officer for Katy ISD.
Before construction began, many students on their way to school or the bus stop had no choice but to walk along uneven shoulders or next to open drainage ditches. The new sidewalks provide stability and safety that students have long needed when traveling between their neighborhoods and campuses.
“These sidewalks to me are a long overdue improvement for our community. And they're not only going to help the students and keep us safe on our way to and from school but also provide the parents with a lot of relief knowing that their children will have a secure route every day,” Alexis Woodall, high school student at Cy-Fair ISD.
“Being the oldest of two brothers, it brings me a sense of comfort knowing that my brothers can navigate through the community safely, whether that may be going to school or even hanging out with friends. Sidewalks represent opportunities for kids to be able to walk to and from school safely and for people living in the surrounding communities to be able to walk with their families without any worries,” Sirron Norris, high school student at Cy-Fair ISD.
Commissioner Briones reaffirmed that Precinct 4 will continue working closely with school districts and community partners to prioritize areas with the greatest safety needs. This investment reflects a broader effort to build infrastructure that supports healthier, safer, and more connected neighborhoods across Harris County.