New Braunfels EDC invests $405K in pedestrian improvements

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, will be investing $405,000 for citywide pedestrian improvement projects following City Council approval during a regular meeting June 22.

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The NBEDC is funding the final design of Phase 2 of the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or AAMPO, Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project, which looks to improve sidewalks and shared-use paths along:

• North Grape Avenue
• North Plum Avenue
• North Peach Avenue
• Avery Parkway
• Hanz Drive

The project also aims to enhance intersections, pavement markings and signage to improve connectivity and pedestrian safety, agenda documents state. AAMPO has pledged $4.2 million for 80% of construction costs associated with the project and will fund the remaining 20% in the future, according to agenda documents.

District 2 council member Michael Capizzi said he was happy to see Avery Parkway on the list of improvements because it was a concern for residents in his district.