Midland, TX

Grant Program: Safe Streets and Roads for All

Project Name/Description: Strengthening Roadway Safety in Midland, Texas for All Road Users: The City of Midland is awarded $8.6 million in funding to update signal timing on all intersections citywide and to improve walking and driving conditions along the Lamesa Road corridor. The Lamesa Road Corridor project is in the southeastern section of Midland and improves 1.4 miles of this 5-lane undivided corridor that includes residential and commercial areas, as well as schools, parks, and medical centers. Safety problems to be addressed include red light running and failure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. Many intersections lack crosswalks and pedestrian signals, with some “no pedestrians” signs at signalized intersections. Many intersections need new or rebuilt curb ramps to maintain accessibility. The City will install improvements to corridor-wide access management, lighting, sidewalks, crosswalks, and signal timing at intersections. The timing updates address crashes due to red light running and failure to yield and include a leading pedestrian interval to give pedestrians and bicyclists additional time to cross.

Total Federal Funding: $8,664,368