The county wants to advertise for consultants to conduct feasibility studies on new road corridors that could help manage freight and truck traffic around the Port of Houston, with a 20% minority- and women-owned business contracting goal.

What it means for you

This would begin the process of hiring planning professionals to study whether new routes could reduce heavy truck congestion near the Port of Houston.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.