East End District

Purpose of the Award Activities to Be Performed Intended Beneficiaries Expected Outcomes: the East End District (district) Has Been Awarded $363698 in Fta FY2019 Section 5310 Funding by Houston Metro. the Crrsaa Provision for Unused 5310 Funds Will Be Utilized in This Grant Application. These Funds Will Go Towards the Construction of Sidewalks Along Walker Eastwood and Mckinney Streets (map Attached). These Improvements Are Within 1/2 Mile of Transit Stops Within the District in Houston Texas. Accordingly These Improvements Will Directly Benefit Residents by Providing Safe and Convenient Sidewalk Connections to Metro Bus and Light Rail Service. This Project Will Improve Access to Transit Through the Installation of Pedestrian/transit Access Improvements. the Scope of Work May Be Limited to Installation and Reconstruction of Sidewalks Curbcuts With Ada Ramps. All Work Will Occur Within the Existing Right-of-way. Crrsaa Waives the Requirement for Local Share for Previously Apportioned (FY21 and Prior) Unobligated Section 5310 Funds. Split Letter Is Attached. Subrecipient Activities: N/a the District Certifies They Have Not Furloughed Any Employees. Funds Are Being Used for Non-traditional Expenses Which Cant Exceed 45% of the Full Uza Apportionment. the Construction of the Proposed Project Would Allow the Elderly and Disabled Better Access to and Integration Into Existing Nearby Fixed Route Services Instead of Having to Rely on Ada Paratransit Services. Construction of the Proposed Project Will Provide Enhanced Access to Transit as Well as Regional Destinations to Seniors and Individuals Living With Disabilities in the Project Area. the District Will Design and Construct the Sidewalks and Ramps With a 5 to 6 Width Using the City of Houstons Design Manual Which Is an Enhanced Ada Standard. the Wider Sidewalks and Ada Ramps Will Enhance the Mobility for Seniors and People With Disabilities and Is in Coordination With and Complements the Metronext Plan (attached).