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File #: 24-1033    Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 8/5/2024 In control: Economic Development Corporation
On agenda: 8/15/2024 Final action:
Title: Presentation and discussion on proposed project expenditures to advance three pedestrian improvement projects

PRESENTER: Presenter

Scott McClelland, Assistant Director of Transportation and Capital Improvements

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SUBJECT: Title

Presentation and discussion on proposed project expenditures to advance three pedestrian improvement projects

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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Transportation and Capital Improvements Department will provide a presentation on three pedestrian improvement projects requiring “next step” funding from NBEDC.

 

The projects are:

Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Citywide Pedestrian Project

-                     Addressing sidewalks and pedestrian access at:

o                     Alves Lane & Brooke Avenue

o                     Christus Santa Rosa Area

o                     Hinman Island Drive - Final Design costs funded by NBEDC in Spring 2023

o                     County Line Road & FM 725

o                     Oak Run Parkway - Final Design costs funded by NBEDC in Spring 2023

-                     Next Step: Final Design

 

Citywide Pedestrian Improvements - Phase 2

-                     Addressing sidewalks and pedestrian access at:

o                     Lincoln Street and Garden Street (Union Ave to Seguin Ave)

-                     Next Step: Final Design

 

Dry Comal Creek Trail - Segment 1

-                     Pedestrian and bicycle improvements:

o                     Along the Dry Comal Creek between Walnut Ave and Landa Street

-                     Construction is expected to begin in 2025

-                     Final Design costs funded by NBEDC June 2021

-                     AAMPO construction funding requires a 20% project match from the City

-                     Next Step: Construction

 

Projects will be presented for potential action and public hearings as the project contracts are finalized. If approved, the items will move to City Council for consideration.

 

ISSUE:

Three pedestrian improvement projects will require NBEDC “next step” funding. The total costs of the requested funds will be provided in the presentation.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A