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Home My WebLink About(7) PEDESTRIAN TRAIL-PHASE 2Texas Department of Transportation news 125 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78701-2483 (512) 463-8588 FAX (512) 463-9896 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Jan. 31, 2002 Statewide transportation enhancement projects awarded funding (AUSTIN) - More than $143 million for transportation projects designed to enhance scenic, historical, natural and cultural resources in Texas was approved today by the Texas Transportation Commission at its monthly meeting in Austin. The projects are part of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program that funds non- traditional transportation projects such as those involving bicycle and pedestrian facilities, landscaping and scenic beautification, historical preservation and environmental mitigation. The program is federally funded and administered for the state by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). "This is a great tool for enhancing the quality of life in communities around the state without burdening the limited amount of traditional transportation funds available," said John W. Johnson, Texas Transportation Commissioner. Enhancement projects are eligible for federal reimbursement of up to 80 percent of allowable costs, which includes planning, design, environmental mitigation, property acquisition, construction and administrative expenses. Preliminary project work must be authorized in advance by the Federal Highway Administration for eligible cost reimbursement. The approved projects were selected from 315 eligible projects, totaling more than $500 million, nominated last year by local authorities across the state. Projects are evaluated for quality, transportation value and benefits. "It's unfortunate that we are unable to award all of the eligible projects submitted for funding," said Ken Bohuslav, TxDOT's design division director. "But we appreciate project organizers and supporters' participation and cooperation demonstrated during the selection process." - 3(I - For more information, call Mark Cross (512) 475-0942. Information about TxDOT is also available through the department's Web site at www. dot.state.tx.us. *The following pages contain a list of selected projects identified by TxDOT district* STATEWlDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 2001 Call TxDOT District Proiect Name PROJECTS SELECTED FOR FUNDING January 31, 2002 Federal Funds ABILENE 1911 T&P Railroad Depot Visitor Center & Transportation Museum Crossroad Exhibit Hall & Lecture Room District Total AMARILLO Canadian Visitor Center & Main Street/FM2388 Restoration Amarillo Rails to Trails District Total ATLANTA Downtown Texarkana Streetscape Enhancement Downtown Hughes Springs Enhancement Historic Jefferson Visitors &Multi-modal Transportation Center AUSTIN Johnson City Trail Old Town Buda Pedestrian Facility Northern Walnut Creek Trail Cottonwood Trail, Phase 2 BEAUMONT Port Arthur Pedestrian Trail, Phase 2 BROWNWOOD Historic Breckenridge Main Street Rehabilitation Great State of Texas Historical Transportation Complex Old Cora Pedestrian Information Center District Total District Total District Total District Total BRYAN Brenham Greenways Cameron Hike & Bike Trails Hearne Station DePot Rehab. Phase 3 $1,184,504 ~761800 $1,261,304 $2,071,941 $2,655,702 $4,727,643 $395,429 $429,846 $1,068,635 $1,893,910 $525,000 $782,370 $1,996,261 $545,478 $3,849,t09 $1,609,920 $1,609,920 $1,142,573 $2,254,632 $95,883 $3,493,088 $1,832,029 $1,065,552 $192,000 District Total CHILDRESS Renovation of the Quanah, Acme & Pacific Depot- Roaring Springs $3,089,581 $938,816 District Total CORPUS CHRISTI Port Aransas Hike & Bike Trail Rockport Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Fulton Mansion Visitor Center The Depot - Transportation Museum & Visitor Welcome Center Ingleside Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway DALLAS Melissa Pedestrian Walkways Project Katy Trail - White Rock Station Extension LBJ/Skillman Station Pedestrian Bddge Santa Fe Trestle Trail $2,875,114 Spring Valley/Coit Pedestrian Amenities Tenison Trail: Phase One of the East Dallas Veloway Rowlett Main Street Sidewalk/Streetscape Timber Creek Trail Historic Rogers Street Bridge Rehabilitation EL PASO Sul Ross Pedestrian/Bike Trail Rio Grande River Trail Safety City FORT WORTH Moments in Time Trail, Phase Two Main Street Revitalization - Weatherford Town Creek Hike & Bike Trail - West Berry Village Pedestrian Improvements Arlington Veloweb Improvements Burleson Pedestrian & Biicycie Trail Oak Grove Trail Downtown Decatur Pedestrian Enhancements II District Total District Total District Total District Total HOUSTON SH 288 Beautification in Freeport Vince Bayou Pedestrian & Bicycle Trail Southside Place/Bellaire Boulevard Beautification Landscaping at SH 225 & Sens Road Exit $938,816 $300,000 $300,190 $480,003 $672,000 $1,2621074 $3,014,267 $963,581 $3,849,600 $1,324,690 $582,240 $2,257,920 $1,149,408 $1,404,480 $408,250 $14,815,283 $1,707,360 $3,131,040 $144,632 $4,983,032 $723,360 $2,019,917 $3,225,932 $1,187,760 $107,040 $1,609,662 $1,171,485 $602,301 $10,647,457 $1,049,462 $1,074,398 $469,259 $182,408 NASA Parkway Scenic Beautification Greens Bayou Trail System Houston East End Streetscapes Buffalo Bayou Hedtage Corridor - Shared Use Trail Little White Oak Bayou Trail (Phase I) Columbia Tap - Union Station Shared Use Old Spanish Trail (OST) & Griggs Road Landscape Project Gulfgate Freeway Enhancement Project The Westchase District Trail - North Herman Park Trail Improvements Hardy Toll Road Airport Connection Enhancement Project Jersey Village - White Oak Bayou Transit Connection Trail South Mayde Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Harris County Transportation Plaza San Jacinto Battleground Visitor Center The Woodlands Town Center Pedestrian Corridor - South Side LAREDO San Felipe Bicycle & Walking Trail LUBBOCK Running Water Draw Hike & Bike Trail LUFKIN Diboll Pedestrian and Hike & Bike Trails Nacogdoches Streetscape & Sidewalk Center Downtown Streetscape Project District Total District Total District Total District Total ODESSA Midland TXU Easement Hike/Bike Trail Historic Old Rankin Highway Visitors Confederate Air Force (CAF) Museum & Display Hangar Sanderson Depot - The Terrell County Transportation Museum District Total PARIS Denison Main Street Streetscape Greenville Downtown Streetscape Project Clarksville Historic Creek Walk District Total PHARR El Paseo de Santa Isabella Central Parkway Trails at Paseo de la Resaca $734,304 $2,316,030 $2,166,672 $3,009,009 $912,648 $707,027 $1,568,657 $2,025,936 $3,920,870 $1,999,440 $1,098,010 $1,800,878 $2,166,429 $2,811,600 $3,402,912 $1,824,000 $34,239,949 $519,648 $519,648 $1,344,384 $1,344,384 $1,431,000 $945,383 $825,282 $3,201,665 $337,882 $1,500,000 $2,349,312 $473,189 $4,660,383 $307,939 $1,187,898 $173,722 $1,669,559 $526,217 $1,240,838 Heart of Harlingen Pedestrian Linkage Arroyo Hike & Bike Trail (Phase II) Hidalgo Pedestrian and Bicycle Access World Birding Visitor Information Center McAIlen Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail Additions (Phase II) $888,720 $677,605 $1,690,991 $1,478,400 $1,004,098 SAN ANGELO OzonaVisi~rCen~r District Total District Total SAN ANTONIO Salado Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Phase 2 Spur 371/KellyUSA Entrance Hays Street Bddge Rehabilitation, Bicycle & Pedestrian Route Gruene Road Hike/Bike Trail District Total STATEWIDE Historic Bridge Preservation Program Texas Heritage Trails Phase2 Completion of Birding/Nature Trails for South/Central Texas/Panhandle Prairies and Pineywoods Groat Texas Wildlife Trails $7,506,869 $1,139,040 $1,139,040 $1,999,882 $628,446 $2,879,293 $609,578 $6,117,199 $3,500,000 $4,128,624 $48O,OOO $770,880 TYLER Grace Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails Downtown Gladewater Streetscape Enhancement Canton/First Monday Trade Days Streetscape Project Total $8,879,504 $1,276,022 $2,327,126 $857,235 WACO Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail Nolan Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail FM 1113 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Itasca Depot Visitors Center &Heritage Education Center Groesbeck Streetscape Project Bmzos Riverwalk - University Cultural District Extension Crawford Sidewalk Facilities WICHITA FALLS Sikes Lake Pedestrian & Bicycle Trail Ftn~nfn~n Ri irk-hi irn~ff I~nh~n~m~nf District Total District Total $4,460,383 $1,719,293 $2,495,498 $1,236,237 $1,722,698 $403,762 $2,274,240 $335,050 $10,186,778 $1,353,639 · ~IR Rgn District Total YOAKUM Downtown Pedestrian Walkways Sidewalks and Pathway Improvements at Four (4) Locations Southern Pacific - T&NO Railroad Depot Restoration Project $1,670,259 $647,394 $462,211 $1,0311036 District Total ~2,140,641 Statewide Total $143,059,671