Drainage Bike Lanes
Houston and many other cities have discovered that greenways along creeks and bayous are an option for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
The Woodlands has pathways already located along drainage ways. In addition, residents frequently use other drainage ways as alternative routes for hiking, running, and even off-road cycling. Though not currently approved for such activities by land owners, these locations offer an option for safe, separated routes for consideration in future planning for people on foot and people on bikes.
In 2015, Bike The Woodlands developed a conceptual plan for using the creek drainage ways in The Woodlands for pedestrian and cycling pathways. This new concept envisioned bike lanes located near Panther Branch and Bear Branch Creeks that span much of the community – east and west, north and south.
The proposal addresses many of the questions that arose in response to this idea, and it includes relevant examples found already in The Woodlands.
This plan presented to the Township Transportation Subcommittee in February 2015 and used as input to the Ped-Bike Master Plan.
Although the plan was included in the first draft of the 2016 Bike-Pedestrian Master Plan but was rejected after objections by some residents.
Proposed Bike Lane System Along Drainage Systems
