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Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-071 supporting the City's application to the Texas Department of Transportation 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Call for Projects; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Public Works Department
BACKGROUND:
The east side of Farmers Branch along Inwood Road, from Alpha Road to Landmark Place, continues to change and grow as multifamily housing and business development reshape what has historically been a commercial corridor. To support this growth and meet the community's evolving needs, a concrete multi-use path is proposed to provide safe, convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists. This path would connect directly to Addison's expanding trail network and eventually link to the Addison DART station, improving regional mobility and promoting active transportation. The project has strong support from key stakeholders, including the Town of Addison and management of multi-family properties, who recognize the value it will bring in enhancing connectivity, livability, and overall quality of life in the area. Connecting these spaces aligns with the Strategic Plan to plan for, build, and maintain high-quality public assets and infrastructure and support the evolution of the arts, culture, entertainment, and recreation in Farmers Branch.
DISCUSSION:
This project has been a priority for the City for over a decade. It was first identified in the 2015 Trails Master Plan and is currently designated as a Planned Facility in the draft Active Transportation Plan. While funding challenges and competing priorities delayed its advancement, a new opportunity has emerged to bring the project to life, primarily through federal funding.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has initiated its 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects, offering approximately $250 million in federal funding for fiscal years 2027-2029. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, im...
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