Memorial Parkway Hike and Bike Trail Phase 2 in Portland, TX

The City of Portland Public ROW project involves the renovation and alteration of the Memorial Parkway grassed median in Portland, Texas. The scope of work includes installing approximately 1,600 linear feet of a 10-foot-wide concrete Hike and Bike Trail. This specific phase is identified in the filing as Memorial Parkway Hike and Bike Trail Phase 2. The project is located at 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, within San Patricio County. The estimated cost for this construction effort is $613,283, covering a total area of 16,000 square feet. This works out to a cost of $38 per square foot.

LJA Engineering, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this project. Carlos Armando Martinez is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review is pending, and the construction start date is scheduled for January 2027. The completion date is targeted for July 2027. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered.

Regional Context and Comparison

This project is one of several registered by the City of Portland. The city has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $30,455,678, including the Fifth and Elm project and the Christ Andrews Boat Ramp. LJA Engineering, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $6,803,659, including work in South Houston and Georgetown. The estimated cost of $613,283 is above the county median of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in San Patricio County. The scheduled build window of 181 days is longer than the county median of 105 days. However, the cost per square foot of $38 is below the county median of $70.

Portland is a community in San Patricio County with a population of about 20,152 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78374. The median household income in this area is $81,580. There are approximately 8,426 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $225,800. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. The San Patricio County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project involves public funds and public land, reflecting a Federally funded roadway project component.

The registration with TDLR ensures that accessibility standards are considered in the design and construction of the new trail. The project aims to improve connectivity and recreational opportunities along Memorial Parkway. The concrete trail will provide a durable surface for hikers and cyclists. The location on the grassed median suggests an effort to separate trail traffic from vehicle traffic where possible. The involvement of a registered accessibility specialist indicates compliance with state requirements for accessible public spaces. The pending plan review is a standard part of the construction permitting process.