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Richardson staff lays out FY27 transportation and mobility projects, from signals to Safe Routes to School
Summary
City staff presented the FY27 Transportation & Mobility work plan including signal upgrades, cybersecurity for traffic controllers, bond-funded intersection reconstructions, active-transportation projects and a Safe Routes to School grant, and asked council for feedback on aesthetics and phased improvements.
City Transportation and Mobility staff presented a FY27 work plan and budget overview to the Richardson City Council, highlighting signal replacements, technology upgrades and active-transportation investments tied to the 2026 bond program.
The department reported about 135 signals, 2,800 streetlights and roughly 28 miles of bike lanes under management. Staff said work next year includes upgrades to communications cradle points as the city transitions to a 5G-ready network, replacement of aging real-time station signage, and a three-year traffic-controller cybersecurity remediation program.
Why it matters: The work plan outlines near-term capital for safety and mobility, shifts toward technology-driven traffic management, and a number of projects that affect daily travel and neighborhood construction schedules.
Key capital projects: Staff highlighted several bond- and grant-funded projects entering construction or design: US 75/Arapahoe and Renner intersections (TxDOT HSIP), Campbellton/University capacity improvements (TxDOT grant), and pedestrian and bike improvements along Glenville, the Central Trail extension and Collins overpass work. The department described coordination with DART on pedestrian-access upgrades to Arapaho Station.
Active-transportation and community programs: The presentation described the 2023 Active Transportation Plan—s implementation: about 12 miles of new multiuse facilities added since 2023 and two miles of upgraded bikeways. The city received roughly $400,000 in SAFETEA/TAP-style funding with a $100,000 local match for a Safe Routes to School program targeting roughly seven schools.
Council questions and next steps: Councilmembers asked about aesthetics at signalized intersections and the incremental rollout of powder-coated versus galvanized poles; staff recommended a phased, prioritized approach. Members also pressed staff on sidewalk connectivity and timing for upcoming construction; staff said several HSIP projects will move to construction within 60 days, with other projects launching through FY27 design and construction phases.
What happens next: Staff will return with final budget details and project schedules, distribute graphics and outreach materials for major pedestrian projects, and begin the Safe Routes to School and ITS master-plan work.
