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City Receives Over $7 Million in Grants for Sidewalk and Bicycle Improvements
How It Started:
The 2021 Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
The City’s 2021 Pedestrian and Bicycle SystemPlanlaidoutacleargoal:
Providesafeandconvenient pedestrianandbicycle accommodationsthatconnect Navasotaneighborhoodsto communitydestinations.
The plan was adopted following a community feedback process, public meetings, and thorough analysis of traffic data,safetyneeds,andresidentpriorities.It identified key areas lacking sidewalk access and highlighted opportunities for safer school routes, improved downtown access,andenhancedtrailconnectivity
City Council’s adoption of the plan has opened the door for competitive grant opportunities, putting Navasota ahead of the curve when it comes to securing funding.
What’s Been Funded So Far
Since 2021, the City has receiv major project awards through Transportation Alternatives and focusedprograms:
1. Brosig Avenue Pedestrian Impro
Awarded:November2021
Status:UnderConstruction
GrantAmount:$784,245
ProjectHighlights:
6-foot-widesidewalkfromSH
PedestrianbridgeacrossCeda
Streetandpedestrianlighting
Improved safety near residen schoolroutes
2. SH 105 Railroad Crossing Impro
Awarded:July2022
GrantAmount:$1,356,544(CAT10
ProjectHighlights:
Sidewalk on both sides of SH 9thStreets
Saferpedestriancrossingsnea
Accessibility enhancements i downtown
3. FM 3090 Bike & Pedestrian Enhancements
Awarded:November2023
Status:DesignUnderway(30%Complete)
GrantAmount:$4,994,008
ProjectHighlights:
2.6 miles of sidewalks and bike lanes from RailroadSt.toSH6
Crosswalks and signage to enhance safety andvisibility
One of the city’s largest investments in pedestrianinfrastructure
Why It Matters To You
Whether it’s walking your child to school, biking to the park, or enjoying a stroll downtown, theseprojectsaredesignedtomakeyourdailyroutessaferandmoreconnected.
Bettersidewalksdon’tjustbenefitpedestrians;theyreducecongestion,supportactiveliving, and create opportunities for economic growth by encouraging foot traffic near local businesses.
Looking Ahead
ConstructionwillcontinueonBrosigAvenuethisyear,withdesignworkadvancingfortheFM 3090 corridor. As these projects move forward, the City will continue to pursue additional fundingopportunitiestosupportfuturephasesoutlinedinthePedestrianandBicyclePlan
Tostayup-to-dateorviewprojectmaps,visitwww.navasotatx.gov.
This summer, the City will begin developing a Parks and Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan that will look at existing trail networks and opportunities to improve connectivity throughout the city for residents and visitors.Thisplanningprocesswillincludetownhallmeetingsandacommunity survey to seek feedback from residents on what amenities they would like to seeinourparksandtrailsysteminthefuture.
