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Commission awards $1.99M contract for West Rail Trail amenities; federal grant offsets part of the cost

City Commission of the City of Brownsville · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners authorized a $1,989,288 contract with Artillery LLC for amenities across the 6.6‑mile West Rail Trail, including ADA restrooms, utilities and parking; staff said $900,000 is reimbursable federal funding and the city will cover remaining costs.

The Brownsville City Commission voted Feb. 17 to award a $1,989,288 contract to Artillery LLC for construction of amenities along the 6.6‑mile West Rail Trail.

Senior planner Eva Garcia told commissioners the project includes three proposed parking lots, ADA‑compliant restrooms, water and sewer infrastructure, bike repair stations, lighting…

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