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City staff says FM 359 congestion near school remains problematic; state coordination needed
Summary
City staff told the Richmond City Commission that congestion on FM 359 near a local school persists, that Traffic Impact Analysis recommendations were not fully implemented and that fixes will require coordination with the State. Staff said traffic volumes may exceed prior projections.
Mayor Pro Tem Barry Beard called the Richmond City Commission to order on Jan. 20, 2026. City staff updated the panel on ongoing congestion on FM 359, saying it remains problematic near the school during peak loading and unloading periods.
City staff told commissioners that the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)…
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