Montgomery City Council approved a one-way traffic design for McCown Street and authorized temporary human resources consulting support during its March 10 meeting.
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During its March 10 meeting, the Montgomery City Council approved a one-way traffic plan for McCown Street and authorized the use of external human resources consulting services. These decisions are part of ongoing efforts to enhance downtown infrastructure and bolster administrative support.
Council members have officially voted to designate McCown Street as a northbound one-way street. This decision is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve the downtown area. The ongoing construction phase extends from Caroline Street North to College Street.
City officials announced that the design features multiple upgrades to improve the pedestrian experience while ensuring continued parking access for both visitors and local businesses. Proposed enhancements include angled parking along the east side of the street, new sidewalks, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, overhead lighting, and upgrades to intersections.
Officials have announced that the project's main objective is to enhance walkability in downtown Montgomery while maintaining parking availability for residents and visitors.
In a recent discussion, city staff noted that the council's vote focused on the traffic direction along McCown Street rather than on granting final approval for the project's complete design package.
Council members raised concerns about parking availability, highlighting a persistent issue in downtown Montgomery amidst rising development and tourism.
The council has approved a contract with CPS HR Consulting to deliver human resources support services for the remainder of the fiscal year, as well as a decision on traffic management. The agreement permits expenditures not to exceed $26,860.
City officials announced that outsourcing the service will enable Montgomery to tap into senior-level HR expertise as required, avoiding the long-term commitment and costs associated with hiring a full-time employee.
Officials noted that the consulting firm's extensive experience collaborating with government agencies in Texas made it the top choice among the companies evaluated.
Staff characterized the agreement as a trial period for the city. Council members anticipate reassessing the service during the upcoming budget cycle, following an evaluation of the city's usage over the next few months.
A swearing-in ceremony was held during the meeting for Jeffrey Glaser, who has officially assumed his role as the Montgomery City Council member for Place 3.
City officials announced that the traffic project and administrative support agreement are integral components of their continuous efforts to enhance infrastructure and operations in response to Montgomery's growth.
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