Dripping Springs residents can learn about potential transportation improvements to come to the area during a town hall May 28 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

The details

City staff will provide a presentation on the Transportation Alternative Program from the Texas Department of Transportation. The program, which has $250 million available statewide, funds alternative transportation projects, such as bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

The city of Dripping Springs will be submitting two separate applications to the TA program—one for high-visibility crosswalks and one for an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan, Dripping Springs Planning Director Tory Carpenter said during a May 20 City Council meeting.

The town hall will give community members an opportunity to learn about the TA program and more, including:
  • Current conditions of existing crosswalks in Dripping Springs city limits
  • Proposed locations for crosswalk improvements
  • Requirements for the ADA transition plan
  • Locations of current existing pedestrian infrastructure within city parks, buildings and right of way
Dig deeper


If approved for the high-visibility crosswalk application, the city is looking to implement:
  • High-visibility striping
  • Warning signage
  • ADA-compliant curb ramps
  • ADA-compliant pedestrian signals
The funding would be for the 2027-29 fiscal years with a project budget of an estimated $1.5 million. The program requires the city to match 20% of the grant, meaning the city would match $300,000 for the project, Carpenter said.

The ADA transition plan would aim to ensure city public facilities, building, sidewalks and parks facilities are within ADA requirements. Carpenter said the funding wouldn’t fund the construction of the improvement projects, but would fund costs associated with the creation of the plan.

The grant would fund an ADA transition plan that would include the following:
  • Review of existing sidewalks in the city right-of-way, ADA accessibility in eight city parks and 12 city buildings and facilities
  • Review of programs and services
  • Prioritized project list
The project would be funded through FY 2027-29 with a $250,000 estimated budget. The city would match $50,000 as part of the 20% match requirement.



Dripping Springs previously received improvements through the TA program including projects for the following:
  • Old Fitzhugh Road
  • US 290 school connectivity
  • Mercer Street improvements
  • Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park
  • Work on Rob Shelton Boulevard
Carpenter said that while the city can submit both applications, they can only receive funding for one project.

The city must submit the full applications by June 20 to be considered, according to agenda documents.