Transportation
BY MELISSA ENAJE, HALEY MCLEOD & HANNAH NORTON
West U, METRO partner on sidewalk repairs The replacement and improvement of sidewalks within West University Place city limits could begin as early as February. West U City Council members unanimously accepted a $400,000 subgrant award with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County and the Federal Transportation Administration for the project at an Aug. 26 council meeting. What they’re saying Assistant City Manager Austin Bishop said the program will target sidewalk repair and replace- ment for connections not only within METRO bus stops in the city, but also located in other areas of interest, including the recreational center and senior center. The program, called the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program, includes roughly 2,440 square yards of completed
TxDOT issues $123M for public transit The Texas Department of Transportation approved $123 million for public transit initiatives July 30, adding to another $33 million previously approved by the agency. Funding was allocated to rural transit districts; however, entities across the Austin, Houston and San Antonio areas will also receive funding. The details The funding will help transit agencies: • Construct or improve public transit facilities and fund over 150 new buses for older fleets • Increase long-distance connections between rural and urban metropolitan areas along 15 routes across the state • Increase the quality of services
West University Place city limits
Sidewalk repairs
69
BISSONNET ST.
UNIVERSITY BLVD.
N
BELLAIRE BLVD.
SOURCE: CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
sidewalk improvements in West U and will meet or exceed requirements within the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to agenda documents. The cost Under the grant award agreement, the $500,000 project will be funded with:
• $400,000 from METRO and the FTA • $100,000 from West University Place
live your best sex life Know your HIV care options and DO IT ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Getting tested for HIV is quick, easy, and FREE!
FINE EUROPEAN GREENHOUSES, PAVILIONS COMPOSTERS - GERMAN RAIN BARRELS - MORE National Distributor, Locally Owned
Learn more at LegacyHIV.org
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM! 16001 Impact Way, Pflugerville 512-407-8500 • www.exaco.com Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am - 5pm Call for weekend appointments
6
COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM
Powered by FlippingBook