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Canyon staff give progress report on downtown and multimodal projects, secure federal grants
Summary
City staff updated the commission on downtown projects including phased improvements to 15th Street (railroad crossing), sidewalks near schools, Ninth Avenue, and a potential Fourth Avenue square project; staff said they have secured more than $5 million in grant funds and identified required local matches.
City staff told the Canyon City Commission they have advanced multiple downtown improvement projects, secured federal grant commitments for several phases and continue coordination with TxDOT, the MPO and Canyon ISD.
Joe (staff member) and other staff outlined a phased approach to improvements on 15th Street, including a complete rebuild of the railroad crossing in coordination with BNSF. Staff said phase 1 will include pedestrian improvements at the crossing; the BNSF crossing work may cost about $600,000 to $700,000 for that element alone. Staff reported the MPO committed $2,250,000 in federal funds to the project and the city's required local match for that grant is about…
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