Construct pedestrian infrastructure along east richmond avenue

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $833,000.37 on May 20, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for pedestrian infrastructure development along East Richmond Avenue in Texas. The project will construct approximately 2,850 linear feet of 5-foot-wide sidewalks spanning from South Church Street to College Street and from Clardy Drive to A.E. Butler Intermediate School. Additionally, the project includes a sidewalk segment on East Kirby Street extending from College Street to State Highway 34.

This pedestrian infrastructure improvement initiative represents a typical application of FHWA funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects, which are specifically eligible activities under the Highway Planning and Construction program. The sidewalk construction will enhance multimodal transportation connectivity and pedestrian safety in the designated corridors, supporting the program's broader objectives of transportation infrastructure improvement and accessibility throughout the state.

Project description

Construct pedestrian infrastructure at approximately 2,850 linear feet of 5-foot-wide sidewalks from south church street to college street and clardy drive to A.E. Butler intermediate school. Project will also include a segment of sidewalk on east kirby street from college street to SH34.