The City of Boerne has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant to expand its existing sidewalk infrastructure.
At its most recent meeting, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board approved $2.6 million in federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant funding through the MPO’s Call for Projects for fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
“This is the largest sidewalk grant we have received for the City of Boerne,” Engineering and Mobility Director Jeff Carroll said. “By leveraging federal funds, we are advancing infrastructure priorities and maximizing the impact of local resources.”
The City will contribute 20 percent of the funds for the sidewalk project, with the grant covering the other 80 percent. The sidewalk project aligns with the City’s broader mobility strategy to improve connectivity between neighborhoods and provide safe and accessible routes.
The funded sidewalk improvements will be constructed at locations identified through a prior MPO mobility study, as well as through ongoing citizen comments and requests. The areas will focus on East Hosack, West Hosack, West Theissen, and Schweppe streets; Herff and City Park roads; and a small extension of the Old No. 9 Trail.
All sidewalk projects listed are at or near 100 percent design completion and will be fully designed within the next year, which will allow for construction to begin much sooner. This was a significant factor for AAMPO when reviewing the funding requests.
These investments will help close gaps in the sidewalk network, improve accessibility, and enhance safety for people of all ages and abilities traveling throughout town.
City staff had been actively tracking this funding opportunity and submitted the grant application earlier this year. In support of this effort, Carroll serves on the MPO Technical Advisory Committee and District 1 Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin serves on the MPO Policy Board.
“This funding is extremely competitive, with communities across the region competing for limited dollars,” Wolosin said. “Boerne’s success reflects a well-developed proposal and allows us to turn longstanding, shovel-ready projects into real improvements.”
Seguin, New Braunfels, Windcrest, and Bexar County also were awarded projects for a grand total of $18.2 million in TA grant funding.
Participation and coordination with the MPO are recommendations of the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan and an important part of advancing priority transportation projects for the community.
