Statement attributable to Bob Harvey, President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership

“The Greater Houston Partnership supports the Texas Transportation Commission’s decision to move forward with the $9 billion upgrade of I-45 from downtown to Beltway 8. This project will improve mobility, address flooding issues, and enhance Houston’s overall quality of life. The Partnership advocates using the NNHIP to realize long-sought opportunities to reconnect communities with new pedestrian and cycling pathways while providing the prospects for new parks and greenspaces. We believe Houstonians can work together to build a better, safer, and more effective transportation system that ensures the Houston region can sustain our strong economy and great quality of life.”