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Mobility plan 'boot camp' highlights grants, demonstration projects and prioritization timeline
Summary
Transportation staff described the mobility plan's bicycle and pedestrian components, listed recent and pending grant activity (including a 2024 SS4A award of about $740,000 and a Western Boulevard project cited at $7,000,000), and said demonstration projects from a prioritized list are expected after May 2026.
At the Mobility Committee’s Dec. 17 meeting, transportation staff presented Part 3 of a mobility‑plan "boot camp," focusing on bicycle and pedestrian policies, project prioritization and funding activity.
Farhan, deputy director of transportation services, walked committee members through mobility‑plan goals that tie to the 2040 comprehensive plan: building an interconnected bike/ped network, ensuring ADA compliance, filling first‑ and last‑mile gaps, and applying consistent design standards. Staff emphasized safety, equity and accessibility as core priorities.
Farhan reviewed recent and proposed funding activity. He said the city received a 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) award totaling about $740,000, a portion of which is earmarked for demonstration projects and bike‑facility components. He noted the Western Boulevard project had a major component (described in the presentation as around $7,000,000) that includes Safe Routes to School work. Staff also reported pending grant applications for 2025 seeking roughly $2–4 million in project funds and said they regularly coordinate with NCTCOG, TxDOT and regional partners to align projects for potential funding.
Staff said they currently maintain a list of more than 50–60 candidate active‑transportation projects and plan to prioritize and shortlist approximately 5–10 near‑term projects for demonstration and early implementation. Demonstration projects would be selected from that prioritized list depending on budget allocations and public feedback; staff hope to begin demonstration work after May 2026 if funding and approvals align.
Committee members asked whether developers will be required to install bike lanes with new construction; staff responded that requirements are context‑sensitive and generally applied for larger developments, and that the updated design criteria manual will clarify expectations. Staff committed to producing an information sheet and an ISR (information summary report) ahead of the Jan. 13 council meeting to show which manual updates connect directly to the city’s Vision Zero and other mobility goals.
Farhan said public engagement will remain integral to prioritization and that staff will share prioritized project lists with CIP, Parks & Recreation and regional stakeholders for coordination.
