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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for Synergy Park Boulevard pedestrian and bike improvements
What this is
The city would enter an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT under the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program using Transportation Development Credits (TDC) to fund pedestrian improvements including bicycle lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, bus stops, and a roundabout on Synergy Park Boulevard from Waterview Parkway to Floyd Road.
Why it matters
This project would significantly upgrade walking, biking, and transit access along a key Richardson corridor.
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 STBG advance funding agreement
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) PROGRAM UTILIZING TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (TDC) OFF-SYSTEM, BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING BICYCLE LANES, SIDEWALKS, CROSSWALKS, LIGHTING, BUS STOPS AND ROUNDABOUT ON SYNERGY PARK BOULEVARD FROM WATERVIEW PARKWAY AND FLOYD ROAD; AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
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