Texas Medical Center releases new plan, survey to increase accessibility and mobility

The Texas Medical Center recently announced a new yearlong planning effort to improve safety, comfort and access within the Texas Medical Center, according to the Medical Center’s website.

How it works

Using the latest mobility data, fieldwork and employee input, the Healthy Connections Action Plan will assess where mobility improvements are needed and recommend specific projects and programs for enhancement.

“The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the world’s largest and most comprehensive life science ecosystem,” the project’s website states. “Every day, more than 100,000 people walk, bike, roll, shuttle, drive and take transit to and through the area. As TMC continues to grow, ensuring safe, comfortable and convenient travel options for everyone is essential.”

What you need to know

To gather feedback about what mobility concerns are the community's priorities, the center released a five-minute survey about mobility values, which is open until Jan. 31.

The survey features a variety of questions regarding safety and accessibility to the Medical Center via multiple modes of transportation. The questionnaire also includes a page where individuals can rank values such as travel time, usability, air quality and affordability.

Stay tuned

As of Jan. 12, the project is in the first phase of outreach. Next steps include analyzing the community’s needs before developing recommendations and a plan of action, according to the website.