Plan & Budget • Updated Sept 6, 2025
Safe Corridors: Broadway (FM-518) & Pearland Parkway
Continuous Sidewalks
Protected Bikeways
Quick-Build Now
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8.9 mi
Corridor length
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Phase 1 (construction)
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Phase 2 (construction)
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Broadway betterments
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Construction subtotal
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Soft costs
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Total program
Program Budget (2025 dollars)
Exports all line items, subtotals, soft-costs, and total.
| Component | Quantity | Unit Cost | Subtotal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority crossings (RRFBs + refuge) | 12 sites | $150,000 / site | Markings, islands, RRFB hardware, electrical | |
| Quick-build separators & daylighting | 3.5 mi | $300,000 / mi | Posts, striping, curb extensions | |
| Speed management & signage | — | lump sum | Gateway signage, yield messaging | |
| Phase 1 subtotal | ||||
| Pearland Pkwy — shared-use path (12’) one side | 4.0 mi | $1,900,000 / mi | Concrete, separation, drainage adjustments | |
| Pearland Pkwy — opposite sidewalk (6’) | 4.0 mi | $350,000 / mi | Sidewalk infill, ADA ramps | |
| Pearland Pkwy — protected intersections | 5 nodes | $350,000 / node | Corner radii, refuge islands, set-back crossings | |
| Pearland Pkwy — lighting (ped + arterial) | 4.0 mi | $200,000 / mi | Ped-scale fixtures, wiring, poles | |
| Pearland Pkwy — shade & landscaping | 4.0 mi | $120,000 / mi | Trees and irrigation (where feasible) | |
| Pearland Pkwy — furnishings (racks, benches, bins) | — | lump sum ($180,000) | At schools, parks, retail nodes | |
| Pearland Pkwy — signal modifications | 4 signals | $200,000 / signal | Heads, timing, detection | |
| Phase 2 (City-led) subtotal | ||||
| Broadway — sidepath (12’) one side | 4.9 mi | $1,200,000 / mi* | *Leverages TxDOT curb & drainage; City funds betterment via AFA | |
| Broadway — protected nodes | 6 nodes | $350,000 / node | Protected intersection treatments | |
| Broadway — lighting & crosswalk upgrades | — | lump sum ($1,400,000) | Beyond TxDOT baseline | |
| Broadway betterments subtotal | ||||
| Construction subtotal | ||||
| Design & engineering (12%) | % | 12% | Survey, environmental, PS&E | |
| Construction eng./inspection (6%) | % | 6% | QA/QC, testing | |
| ROW & utilities allowance (5%) | % | 5% | Spot easements, relocations | |
| Contingency (20%) | % | 20% | Market volatility & unknowns | |
| Total Program (planning estimate) | ||||
Soft-costs are applied to the construction subtotal. Values refine at 30% design. Broadway items represent City “betterments” delivered via an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) within TxDOT’s FM-518 project.
Segments
Broadway (FM-518): SH-288 → Cullen • 2.1 mi
- Facilities: 6’ sidewalks both sides; 12’ sidepath (one side) as protected facility.
- Status: TxDOT corridor in design; corridor-wide protected bikeway not yet committed.
- Near-term: RRFBs/refuge at retail nodes; daylighting; speed management.
Broadway (FM-518): Cullen → SH-35 • 2.8 mi
- Facilities: same as above; emphasize crossings near retail and schools.
- Delivery: coordinate City betterments via AFA during TxDOT build.
Pearland Parkway: BW-8 → FM-518 • 4.0 mi
- Facilities: 6’ sidewalks both sides; 12’ sidepath one side (or protected one-way pair where feasible).
- Status: no corridor retrofit adopted as of Sept 2025 (node work at FM-518 only).
- Near-term: separators, RRFBs, signal timing at top conflict points.
Funding & Responsibilities
Funding sources
- TxDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) — Pearland Pkwy SUP & sidewalks (80/20).
- SS4A / HSIP — Phase 1 crossings, separators, protected nodes.
- H-GAC TIP (CMAQ/STBG) — shared-use path, lighting, safety nodes.
- City CIP & 2023 Bond — local match + Broadway betterments (AFA).
- TPWD Recreational Trails — supplemental near parks/creeks.
Ownership
- Broadway (FM-518): TxDOT lead; City funds sidepath, protected nodes, lighting via AFA.
- Pearland Parkway: City lead (design → construction) with TA/TIP support.
- Schools / Parks: Coordinate with PISD & Parks on crossings and frontage.
Gaps in current projects
- Not committed: corridor-wide protected bikeway on Broadway.
- Not planned: full-length Pearland Pkwy retrofit.
- Limited: node-only upgrades at Broadway × Pearland Pkwy.
These items are the focus of our advocacy and funding asks.
Timeline (phased)
| Phase | Window | Milestones | Deliverables | Status |
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| Phase 1: Quick-Build | Q4-2025 → Q3-2026 | Site audits; SS4A/HSIP apps; Council approval | 12 crossings; 3.5 mi separators; speed mgmt | Ready to initiate |
| Phase 2A: Pearland Pkwy | Q2-2026 → Q4-2027 | TA award; 30/60/90% design; letting | 4.0 mi SUP + sidewalks; protected nodes; lighting | Project development needed |
| Phase 2B: Broadway (AFA) | Q3-2026 → 2028 | TxDOT PS&E; AFA execution; construction | Sidepath integration; protected nodes; lighting | Coordinate with TxDOT |