CNG & H2 Facility Modification Houston Metro Hiram Clark 4175 Uptown Dr

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County filed a registration for new construction at 4175 Uptown Dr in Houston. The project, identified in the filing as CNG & H2 Facility Modification Houston Metro Hiram Clark 4175 Uptown Dr, involves garage upgrades for the service and repair of hydrogen and compressed natural gas fueled vehicles. The estimated cost for this work is $6,418,439.

This project is located in Harris County, specifically within the 77045 ZIP code area. Census estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 32,482 and a median household income of $61,166. The housing stock in this area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $163,600. These figures provide context for the community surrounding the transit facility.

Project Scope and Financials

The scope of work is defined as repair garage upgrades for the service and repair of hydrogen and compressed natural gas fueled vehicles. The estimated cost of $6,418,439 places this project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Harris County, which is $750,000. The scheduled build window is 421 days, which is longer than the county median of 223 days for similar projects. The filing lists the square footage as 1 sq ft, which likely reflects a specific administrative entry rather than the total physical footprint of the garage upgrades.

Registration and Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2024. The construction start date per the filing is March 2025, with a target completion date of May 2026. Waldemar Tirado is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

According to the public record, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration. Therefore, whether the construction proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the available data. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $70,250,000, including the Northline Transit Center and the Maintenance of Way project. This project is one of several significant infrastructure investments by the authority in the region.