Government
BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
$23.8k fence proposed to address litter, safety below Faust Street Bridge
A $23,800 fence was proposed to be installed near the Faust Street Bridge to address issues such as litter, trespassing and safety concerns. The details River and Watershed Manager Amy Niles presented the recommendation at an Oct. 8 River Advisory meeting to restrict access to the area below the bridge, which has experienced increased public use despite not being designated as a park, she said. Large crowds frequently use the area during weekends, setting up canopies, grills and coolers, leading to large amounts of litter. The location lacks public restrooms, causing sanitation problems for nearby residents, and makeshift steps and steep terrain make it di cult for emergency services to respond to incidents.
By the numbers Niles presented numbers from this year that showed increases in incidents and service demands: • 185 55-gallon bags of litter and 611 bags of trash were collected. An additional $13,000 budget amendment was required to cover increased cleanup needs. • 371 citations were issued this year, compared to 195 in 2023. • 155 calls for service were reported, addressing parking violations, intoxication, assaults and medical emergencies. What’s next? The fence would tie into existing neighboring barriers to limit access below the bridge while allowing events on the bridge itself, Niles said.
Residents and tourists alike access this part of the Guadalupe River below the Faust Street Bridge.
SHAHERYAR KHAN COMMUNITY IMPACT
Faust Street Bridge-area police citations Residents Non-residents
400
321
300
200
167
107
99
100
50
28
27
21
0
2021
2022
2023
2024
NOTE: CITATIONS ARE FROM MAY 1, 2021, THROUGH SEPT. 30, 2024.
SOURCE: CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS COMMUNITY IMPACT
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