RCA Priority
Infrastructure and Sidewalks
Walkable, well-maintained streets, sidewalks, and drainage — neighbors are calling for repairs to broken sidewalks, relief from street flooding, and a fair share of the city's capital investment.
45.5%
of Riverside Terrace neighbors named infrastructure — streets, sidewalks, and drainage — a top concern, the sixth highest-ranked issue in the survey
From the question: "What are the most important issues you would like to see addressed in Riverside Terrace?" — 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey
Why It Matters
Sidewalks & Walkability
Cracked, missing, and blocked sidewalks force neighbors — including children, elders, and people with strollers or wheelchairs — to walk in the street.
Drainage & Flooding
Street flooding during heavy rain damages property, blocks access, and makes blocks impassable when neighbors need to get home or get out.
Street Conditions & Lighting
Worn pavement, potholes, and gaps in lighting make streets harder and less safe to drive, bike, and walk — day and night.
Equitable Capital Investment
Historically under-invested neighborhoods deserve a fair share of the city's capital dollars for the basics every community relies on.
Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of a safe, dignified neighborhood. Walkable sidewalks, well-maintained streets, and drainage that holds up in a storm aren't extras — they're the basics every Riverside Terrace family deserves.
What Neighbors Are Saying
These are neighbors' own words from the 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey, lightly edited for length and shared anonymously.
"The sidewalks need to be repaired so that property owners can enjoy their neighborhood without tripping or falling!"
"Sidewalks need repair between Sampson and Binz, 3200 to MacGregor."
"Street flooding is a recurring problem on our block."
"People walk in the street instead of using the sidewalks, along with traffic jams — it makes the block feel unsafe."
"Some vehicles block driveways and the sidewalk paths to our homes."
What RCA Is Doing
- →Tracking infrastructure issues across the neighborhood by location
- →Advocating for sidewalk and street repair where neighbors report the greatest need
- →Pressing the City for drainage improvements and flood relief
- →Pushing for equitable capital investment in Riverside Terrace
How Residents Can Help
- →Report potholes, broken sidewalks, drainage, and lighting issues through Houston 311
- →Share locations and photos with RCA so we can document patterns and priorities
- →Support RCA's infrastructure advocacy with the City and elected officials
- →Attend RCA meetings to add your voice and stay informed
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