Selma to award engineering contract for trail project improving pedestrian mobility

Selma City Council approved awarding a contract for engineering services to KSA Engineers, a Pape-Dawson Company, during a regular meeting Dec. 11 for its Cibolo Creek Trail Connectivity Project.

The project looks to improve pedestrian mobility and safety, according to the city's agenda. The Cibolo Creek Trail Connectivity Project will connect the city’s Stage Stop Park & Visitors Center with an existing trail along Evans Road and Cibolo Creek, Selma City Administrator Johnny Casias said in an email to Community Impact.

Trail improvements may include additional shared-use paths and sidewalks, according to the resolution that was passed by City Council in July 2013, demonstrating support for the project.

Why now?

Selma's population has increased by 158% between 2010 and 2023, according to five-year American Community Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

City Council also recognized the need to continue improving the quality of life for current and future Selma residents, the resolution states.

What’s next

The city is awaiting a proposed contract agreement and then will negotiate the cost of the contract, Casias said. The city will also be working to finalize the design of the trail project and work with the Texas Department of Transportation on items to begin construction of the project. City officials anticipate awarding the design contract for the project in 2027, Casias said in the email.