Dominic Anthony Walsh

The 1.8-mile, $5.6 million bicycle lanes along Blodgett Street next to Texas Southern University are the subject of an ongoing review by the Houston City Council member for the area, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

Evans-Shabazz told Houston Public Media a final decision on whether or not to remove the infrastructure had not been made, though she added "there’s not really a reason to keep that impediment and that safety barrier in that position."

The Houston Chronicle first reported on the considerations between the Third Ward council member and Mayor John Whitmire's administration. A spokesperson for Whitmire deferred comment to Evans-Shabazz.

Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis funded the project, which was completed in 2023. It added protected

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