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Council approves schematic design for FM 2770/Main Street pedestrian crossing; opts for option 1 to stay within budget
Summary
City council approved schematic design to improve the FM 2770/Main Street intersection and pedestrian crossing, selecting Option 1 (standard rearrangement and on-street parking) while asking staff to refine parking, easement and cost details so the project can advance to final design.
The Buda City Council voted Feb. 18 to approve schematic design for a pedestrian crossing and roadway improvements at FM 2770 and Main Street and directed staff to move to final design. Council favored Option 1, a configuration with additional on-street parking and without the “smart right” pedestrian refuge, primarily to reduce immediate costs while preserving safety improvements.
Deputy project manager Nicole Debevoise told the council the two concept options differ chiefly on a “smart right” turning treatment that creates a pedestrian refuge and shortens crossing distance. The…
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