APWA Projects of the Year Tierwester Street Project – Technical Innovation Award

HOUSTON, TEXAS - The re-alignment of Tierwester Street from Faulkner to Idaho Streets became the first project to incorporate a Smart City streetlight system. The streetlights have sensors to notify if the light pole has been hit or damaged. The sensors also notify when the power goes out, calculates how much electricity is used, and monitors air quality in the area. The re-alignment used the City's Complete Streets design criteria which creates equitable transportation systems that support all communities by planning for transportation with all users in mind.

“Upgrading infrastructure throughout the City of Houston, especially in our Complete Communities, is one of my priorities. It is why I am grateful to the Biden Administration’s commitment to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.  “These investments create more resilience – from good drainage and less flooding, to mobility for all users, to access to parks, stores, healthcare, and transit and ultimately base infrastructure that supports new businesses and services in these underserved areas. I congratulate the Houston Public Works department on earning the top awards. The well-deserved achievements are a testament to the commitment and work the team puts in every day to create safer, more sustainable, and accessible communities for all Houstonians.”