Government
BY ETHAN THOMAS & AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
City approves paid parking exemptions New Braunfels City Council approved to exempt drivers with disabled license plates from downtown paid parking during a regular meeting Nov. 24. The overview The decision was recommended by city sta based on state law and public feed- back. Under Texas Transportation Code Section 681, vehicles displaying a valid disabled license plate or placard may not be charged parking fees at parking meters. Disabled drivers who have a plate or placard do not need to register their vehicles or pay when parking, according to the city. The parking program’s ambassadors, who are called ParkNBTX Ambassadors, will be trained to identify legitimate placards, agenda documents state.
City looks to update transportation plan
“We talk about responsible growth, and the Thoroughfare Plan is one
of the tools we have in our toolkit to manage growth in our community.” JORDAN MATNEY, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
The city of New Braunfels is planning to update its 2012 Regional Transportation Plan, known as the Thoroughfare Plan, with hopes of easing strain on existing infrastructure and shifting resources to roadways more aligned with projected population data. The plan identies major existing and proposed roadways within the city limits and the extraterri- torial jurisdiction and serves as a comprehensive document to help the city guide growth, preserve rights of way and plan for future transportation needs. The update uses new data and public feedback to account for new projections of future needs for the city. Digging deeper The updated plan proposes a west connector from SH 46 to FM 2722, development at Sauvignon Creek and Wilbur Way, and extensions to existing
roads such as Brooke Avenue, River Oaks Drive, Elm Creek Road and FM 758 Outer Loop. Other roads are being proposed for removal, as they are no longer necessary due to new development. The city is also planning a study to remain consistent with Guadalupe County and Seguin’s current plan update eorts, according to a Nov. 4. New Braunfels City Council meeting presentation. Proposed updates to the plan are expected to be presented at a Dec. 8 council meeting—after press time. If approved, City Council will establish an eective date for implementing the plan.
City begins process to update comprehensive plan
The plan has 46 goals and eight strategies, categorized into 287 actions. Progress on action items
5%
The city of New Braunfels has started the process to update its long-range comprehensive plan, Envision New Braunfels, according to a news release. A comprehensive plan is a policy document that guides community decision-making through various forms of community engagement, according to previous reporting.
Some details The new update will rene and refresh the goals and actions needed to support the city’s continued growth and quality of life. As part of the update process, residents are being asked to complete a questionnaire, which closes Dec. 12. A proposed update is slated to be presented to council in November 2026, according to the city.
Ongoing In progress Complete Pending
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SOURCE: CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS COMMUNITY IMPACT
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