Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4: Delivering Pathways to Progress

In a commitment to walkability and accessibility, Commissioner Lesley Briones and the Harris County Precinct 4 team completed over 50 miles of sidewalks in 2024–2025, with plans to add 10 miles in 2025–2026.

The Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program has committed over $35 million to connect families to schools, parks, hospitals, transit, and shopping centers. Launched in March 2024, the program is based on a data-driven analysis to close sidewalk gaps and improve daily life for residents.

Construction will roll out in phases, with each location taking 4–8 weeks. Crews will work across multiple sites, and communities will be kept informed through outreach and engagement.

This initiative is about more than sidewalks—it’s about safer, stronger, and more connected neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

LOCATION: Where are these projects located?

The projects are located within Harris County Precinct 4, with a focus on communities of low-to-moderate income, with close proximity to schools, METRO bus stops, parks, and hospitals.

FUNDING: How much will this project cost?

Harris County Precinct 4 has committed approximately $20 million in 2024. 

TIMELINE: When will the projects be complete?

Construction for each sidewalk will take approximately 4-8 weeks.

WHY NOT MY SIDEWALK?: How were sidewalks identified and prioritized?

We used data-driven research prioritizing locations less than one mile from a school, park, or hospital (eco dev/ shopping)
Many of the projects were suggested by constituents during the 2023 Listening Tours, through interactions with our Community Assistance Department, or submitted through our Call for Projects program. They were evaluated alongside all other possible projects.
An analysis also examined the feasibility of sidewalk projects across the Precinct and recommended projects that could be done in the short term. Short-term projects were identified if they did not require additional rights-of-way, utility relocation, or compound drainage issues.
Consideration was given to connecting highly used bus stops, parks, hospitals, healthcare providers, high pedestrian areas/shopping centers, and other key locations.