Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Plan Background
Efforts began on The Woodlands Township Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan in October 2015. The plan is the first of its kind for The Woodlands, and will assist the Township with planning for and prioritizing walking and biking projects over time. The purpose of the plan is to provide an overall comprehensive look at the existing pedestrian and bicycle network, identify gaps in the existing network, and identify potential interconnected on- and off-street walking and biking recommendations between destinations that are safe and comfortable for all users. Residents were involved in the development of the draft plan through the formation of a steering committee, a public meeting for community members and various online commenting opportunities. The projects defined within the master plan include on- and off-street recommendations such as pathways, shared use paths and bike lane projects.
Adopted Master Plan
On October 26, 2016 at The Woodlands Township Board of Directors meeting, The Woodlands Township Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors. The adopted planning documents below have been revised from a previous draft after formal direction from The Woodlands Township Board of Directors to focus on project recommendations within a short-term or five year
planning horizon. Any medium-term (six to ten years out) or long-term (greater than ten years out) project recommendations that were explored have been moved to Appendix J in this document for future consideration by The Township to budget for and potentially implement.
Plan Documents
- Preface to The Woodlands Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Planning Process
- Chapter 3: Vision and Goals
- Chapter 4: Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment
- Chapter 5: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Network
- Chapter 6: Wayfinding Program
- Chapter 7: Programs and Policies
- Chapter 8: Implementation Strategy
- Appendix A1: Public Meeting Summary and Materials
- Appendix A2: Public Comment from Public Meeting
- Appendix A3: Online Questionnaire and Responses
- Appendix A4: Public Comment and Response
- Appendix B: Maps
- Appendix C: Project Recommendations and Cost Methodology
- Appendix D: Wayfinding Cost Estimates
- Appendix E: Sample Ordinance
- Appendix F: Sample Formal Agreement Documents
- Appendix G: Sample Evaluation Criteria
- Appendix H: Sources
- Appendix I: Media and Press Coverage
- Appendix J: Medium and Long Term Projects
A Steering Committee has been created for this planning effort to guide the direction of this Plan to ensure proper buy-in and support as project recommendations are made. The Steering Committee is made up of at least one representative from each Village Association, Bike the Woodlands Coalition, Township staff, and representation from The Woodlands Development Company. The Steering Committee will meet at least three times during the nine-month planning process.
Public Meetings
- Public Meeting Presentation (January 19, 2016)
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan - Public Meeting Presentation (January 27, 2016)
Board of Director Updates
More Information
For questions or more information about the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, please call 281-210-3800 or contact John McGowan, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
For questions or more information about the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, please call 281-210-3800 or contact John McGowan, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.