Highland Village mayor highlights infrastructure projects, parks grant and new safety rules in state-of-the-city presser

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At a state-of-the-city press conference, Highland Village leaders announced road and park projects tied to the 2022 bond, a $750,000 mayoral match for a cabins and boat-launch planning grant, updates to micro-mobility rules including a helmet requirement for riders under 18, and new public-safety programs and training agreements.

Mayor — speaking at a Highland Village state-of-the-city press conference — summarized infrastructure and public-safety priorities and announced a recent parks grant Tuesday.

The mayor said the city’s 2022 bond and capital improvement program have “set the stage” for projects now in design and construction, including an asphalt overlay on Highland Shores Boulevard from Highland Village Road to Briar Hill Boulevard and design work on the next section of Highland Shores from Briar Hill to Twin Coves. Scott Christen, transportation and hydration coordinator, told reporters the Twin Coves section design will include replacement of concrete paving and “enhance drainage and pedestrian and traffic safety by adding traffic calming options.” Christen also said the city has upgraded the Highland Village Road traffic signal and is designing reconstruction of Highland Village Road from Brazos Boulevard to the Kansas City Southern Railroad.

The mayor and parks staff also announced a grant award to expand camping amenities at Highland Knoll Park. Bill Lozano, fields and play coordinator, said the…

Highland Village mayor highlights infrastructure projects, parks grant and new safety rules in state-of-the-city presser

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