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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for bike/pedestrian improvements at US 75 and Arapaho Road
What this is
The city would sign an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for local government participation to fund bike and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of US 75 and Arapaho Road.
Why it matters
This project would improve safety for people walking or biking at a major highway intersection.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — May 11, 2026 meeting
- May 11, 2026 Vote taken — May 11, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 11, 2026
Adopt resolution approving and authorizing execution of the advance funding agreement
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION ON-SYSTEM, BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, FOR BIKE/PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF US 75 AND ARAPAHO ROAD; AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
Documents
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