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Commissioners approve preliminary TxDOT grant application for accessible pathways at Grape Creek
Summary
The court authorized submission of a preliminary TxDOT Transportation Alternatives application for accessible pathways near schools on Grape Creek Road, marking the county's fifth application for the project and allowing staff to proceed to the detailed application if selected.
Tom Green County commissioners authorized a preliminary Transportation Alternatives (TxDOT) grant application for accessible pathways on Grape Creek Road near two schools during their February 2025 meeting.
Speaker 1 described the project as a safety measure for students who currently walk and bike along a back path adjacent to Grape Creek Road. He said this was the county’s fifth time applying for the same project and outlined the two‑step application process: a preliminary application (this vote) and, if selected, a more detailed follow‑up submission.
Speaker 1 framed the grant as federal transportation funds administered by TxDOT and said the county wanted to continue pursuing the project despite uncertainty in federal appropriations. He moved to approve the preliminary application and any related loan or grant terms; Speaker 3 seconded and the court approved the motion by voice vote.
The transcript records no detailed matching requirement or exact engineering scope in the recorded discussion; if the preliminary application is accepted by TxDOT, staff will prepare the more detailed follow‑up application.
