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Friese Nichols hired for county thoroughfare update; public survey extended to May 10
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Summary
Rockwall County engaged Friese Nichols to update its master thoroughfare plan, convened a 15‑member steering committee, held two town halls and has extended an online survey to May 10 after collecting more than 400 responses.
Commissioner Lauren Lichty updated the consortium on the county's master thoroughfare plan update and public outreach led by consultant Friese Nichols.
The county engaged Friese Nichols on Jan. 2 to conduct a master thoroughfare plan update and formed a 15‑member strategic steering committee. Commissioners and staff conducted interviews with roughly 35–40 stakeholders, held two town hall meetings (March 31 in Chandler's Landing and April 1 at the Fate City Hall) and launched an online public survey.
"We've got, I think we're over 400 now — that's approaching 500 people that have taken the survey," Lichty said, and the county extended the survey deadline from April 28 to May 10 to gather additional input. She asked participating cities and officials to promote the survey on their websites and social media to increase responses.
Lichty said the study has two parts: a traditional master thoroughfare plan update and a review of the county's apportionment process to determine whether adjustments are needed in how developers are charged for increased infrastructure costs. Staff and the steering committee have also adjusted survey questions after citizen feedback to cover a broader set of concerns.
Next steps include continued public outreach, review of survey results and incorporation of steering committee and stakeholder feedback into the draft thoroughfare plan.
