BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Real-time transit alerts launch
Fulshear outlines 3 projects set to cost $7M At an April 1 special meeting, Fulshear City Council approved updates to the city’s Parks and Pathways Master Plan, which provides guidance for short- and long-term parks planning. Zooming in The plan outlines nearly $7 million for these three park priorities: • Frances Smart Park , located at 7926 FM 359, will include a veterans memorial, playground, plaza space and parking. • Irene Stern Park , located at 6920 Fulshear Katy Road, will include basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a pavilion, walking paths, and a playground. • Bessie’s Creek Park , a new 11.5-acre park along Bessie’s Creek, will include a walking trail, outdoor fitness station, boardwalk overlook
Fulshear park priorities
Bessie's Creek Park development $816,547 $2.11 million Frances Smart Park renovations $4.06 million Irene Stern Park renovations
Fort Bend County transit riders can now receive live route updates with a new notification system. The Everbridge system alerts residents via text or email about transit updates, according to an April 23 news release. The details Per the release, notifications include weather delays, route closures or changes, and other critical service notifications.
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with a pier and potential parking. The update also outlines plans for Primrose Park Phase 3, which will include an amphitheater, walking trails, an outdoor education pavilion, playground and a food truck court, city officials previously said. What’s next? Officials will need to determine funding through fiscal budgets, capital improvement projects, grants or bonds, per plan documents.
“Communication is key when it comes to public transportation.” PERRI D’ARMOND, TRANSIT DIRECTOR, FORT BEND TRANSIT
MASON ROAD 1640 S Mason Rd (281) 395-6262 KATY MILLS 24417 Katy Fwy (281) 394-5780
FULSHEAR 24940 FM 1093 (281) 391-4008 FALCON LANDING 9722 Gaston Rd (281) 574-3008
CINCO RANCH 3050 W Grand Pkwy (281) 392-5554
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