The city of Houston received $28.7 million for the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which announced Feb. 7 the allocation of $72.7 million to 28 cities for projects that increase roadway safety and prevent accidents.

The city will use the funds to address unsafe road crossings and improve confusing intersections through enhanced crosswalks, lighting, bike lanes and dedicated turn lanes.

Timeline: summer 2025-summer 2028

Cost: $36 million

Funding sources: city of Houston, U.S. Department of Transportation