Trailways 4 Precinct 4: Delivering Pathways to Progress

In a commitment to safety, health, and economic opportunity Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is proud to announce a new program, “Trailways 4 Precinct 4.” Precinct 4 will deliver pathways to progress by building new trailways connecting neighborhoods with schools, businesses, and greenspaces in the community. These trailways can be navigated by walking, hiking, or biking.

Harris County Precinct 4 uses a data driven approach in decision making and selecting projects. In Trailways 4 Precinct 4, priority is placed upon trailways that:

  • Connect residents to important community destinations like schools, transit, and parks.
  • Address critical safety concerns and help communities overcome major barriers.
  • The project provides a key link or extension of the broader network of trails and bikeways.
  • The project serves vulnerable communities that can benefit from access to active transportation infrastructure.

ALIEF WESTPARK TRAIL (38A)

The Alief Westpark Trail is a one-mile multi-use path located along Westpark Tollway and Eldridge Parkway in the heart of the Alief neighborhood. Designed to support walking, hiking, and biking, this trail enhances mobility and promotes healthy living for residents of all ages.

Key Connections

The Alief Westpark Trail links to several important community destinations, including:

  • O'Donnell Middle School
  • Hearne Elementary School
  • Mission Bend Transit Center
  • Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Park
  • Brays Bayou Trail
  • Future Wennington Bayou Trail

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ALIEF EAST LOOP TRAIL (40E)

The first project in this program is the Alief East Loop Trail, a $13 million trailway in Alief. This new, off-road, approximately 5.5 miles trail will circle the area below Arthur Storey Park, along the high bank of an existing detention pond and will tie into a greater trail network, enhancing multimodal safety & accessibility for community members.  

The goal of the project is to extend an existing bike and trail network to areas difficult to reach without a vehicle, while creating a space that promotes community, active and healthy lifestyles, with amenities that match local needs. It aims to increase environmental resiliency and reduce opportunities for crime in the area.

The selection of this location was based upon a data-driven approach. The project reaches over 65,000 residents, and 29,000 jobs within a ½ mile radius, plus a neighborhood school, a transit center, parks, and is adjacent to the ‘Vision Zero High-Injury Network.

Location: The project is in Alief, between Sam Houston Tollway South and Wilcrest Drive, bounded by Bellaire Boulevard and Beechnut Street.

Point of Contact: [email protected]