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Faust Street Bridge sees surge in safety, litter Guadalupe River recreation in the Faust Street Bridge area is struggling with more litter, increased emergency calls and enforcement challenges due to its open-access and mixed property ownership. The big picture The area has seen a surge in litter and emer- gency service calls, driven by uncontrolled access and problematic behaviors, said Jordan Matney, New Braunfels deputy city manager, at a July 15 City Council meeting. Efforts to manage and clean the area have led to increased service costs and complex enforce- ment issues, highlighting the need for a more effective solution, Matney said. The contractor Pristine Texas Rivers has so far in 2024 removed 80 55-gallon trash bags from the area.
City eyes updating speed hump policy New Braunfels City Council is set to revamp its speed management program to address road safety. Council met July 15 for a special meeting that addressed concerns over the effective- ness of the speed hump policy in managing speeding issues in neighborhoods. Why it matters The primary objective is to improve road safety for all users by aligning actual speeds with target speeds on local roadways, said Garry Ford, transportation and capital improvements director for the city. What’s next City staff will now develop a detailed plan for an updated speed management program to expand traffic calming options.
River commotion Police citations in the Faust Street Bridge area are up 63.45% so far this year over all of 2023.
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NOTE: 2021 POLICE CITATION DATA UNAVAILABLE. SOURCE: CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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A closer look The location is difficult to regulate and enforce due to minimal visibility, Matney said. She said her team will collaborate with property owners to address trespassing and other issues.
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