Commissioner Lesley Briones recently celebrated the completion of 14 miles of new sidewalks within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Cy-Fair ISD) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This achievement marks the first-year success of the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 initiative, a $20 million program aimed at improving safety and accessibility for residents.

The newly completed sidewalks are part of the 2024 Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 effort, designed to enhance access to schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and transit stops. The initiative was guided by community feedback and data, ensuring that the projects meet the needs of local residents and improve quality of life.

Several key projects within Cy-Fair ISD have been completed, including:

• Postma Elementary: 0.3 miles
• Longenbaugh Road: 3.6 miles, connecting Andre Elementary and Richard & Meg Weekley Park
• West Little York Pedestrian Improvements: 2.1 miles, connecting Kahla Middle School
• West Little York: 2.4 miles, connecting Hoover and Jowell Elementary Schools, and CFISD Alternative Learning Center
• Timber Creek: 0.7 miles, connecting businesses and networks
• Villages of Bear Creek: 4.2 miles, connecting Thornton Middle School, Sheridan Elementary, and Cypress Lakes High School
• Kieth Harrow Blvd: 0.8 miles, connecting Lieder Elementary and Watkins Middle School

In addition, Briones announced two new sidewalk projects aimed at improving connectivity:

• West Little York Road, connecting to Hemmenway Elementary
• North Fry Road, connecting to Cypress Springs High School and Hopper Middle School

The Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program continues to invest in infrastructure that promotes safer travel and stronger community connections, benefiting residents of all ages.