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Projects in Texas

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects the mayors of this state submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not. For a more local view, you can drill down to projects in a particular city. Just choose a city from the following list.

The total of cost of all the projects submitted by Texas is $10,775,423,039

View a specific city in Texas: Allen • Arlington • Austin • Baytown • Beaumont • Bedford • Blue Mound • Brownsville • Bryan • Carrollton • Carrolton • Clarksville • College Station • Dallas • Del Rio • El Paso • Euless • Flower Mound • Fort Worth • Frisco • Garland • Grand Prairie • Houston • Hurst • Irving • Kileen • La Porte • Laredo • Longview • Lufkin • McAllen • McKinney • Mesquite • Missouri City • North Richland Hills • Pharr • Port Aransas • Rowlett • San Antonio • Tyler • Waco • Winnsboro

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Provide a new student management system to provide better access to data for district decision making Arlington TX 1 $1,600,000 Schools -32
Provide updated technology to Career and Technology classrooms Arlington TX 1 $1,000,000 Schools -8
Provide graphing calculators for math classrooms Arlington TX 0 $690,000 Schools -52
Upgrade and modernize electrical systems at 5 schools Arlington TX 4.2 $550,000 Schools 15
Replace/repair worn competition tracks Arlington TX 5.5 $535,000 Schools -31
Replacement of old printers with new equipment Arlington TX 0.5 $500,000 Schools -21
Provide science probeware equipment for science classrooms Arlington TX 0 $425,000 Schools -1
Structural Repairs (roofs, foundation, brick) at Arlington HS Gym B, Workman JH, Blanton Elem. and Thornton Elem. Arlington TX 7.8 $420,000 Schools 18
Upgrade/repair auditorium at Hutcheson JH Arlington TX 0.8 $75,000 Schools -6
Purchase of CNG-articulated BRT vehicles for transit service to connect the existing commuter rail station with key destinations and employment centers. Arlington TX 48 $4,800,000 Transit 48
Build an intermodal center Arlington TX 62 $1,200,000 Transit 34
Contract with a transit service provider to connect the existing commuter rail station with key destinations and employment centers. Arlington TX 48 $1,000,000 Transit 51
Continuation of Commuter Bus Program from Arlington to Fort Worth Arlington TX 10 $100,000 Transit 22
Purchase and install vehicle detection stations using toll-tag registration tags Austin TX 25 $6,000,000 Streets/Roads -638
Purchase and install Variable Message Signs on major highways and arterials to manage special events in Central Austin and provide improved driver information. Austin TX 25 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -193
Purchase and install computer technology necessary to allow web access to existing 200 plus arterial traffic cameras and other traffic information devices Austin TX 10 $800,000 Streets/Roads -103
The Waller Creek Tunnel (WCT) Project Austin TX 1836 $127,500,000 Water 4
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Facility Digester Cleaning and Rehabilitation Austin TX 18 $20,000,000 Water 6
Boardwalk along Lady Bird Lake: The project will close a 1.3-mile gap in a heavily used pedestrian and bicycle trail system. The trail extension will improve safety and provide additional access to a major bike and pedestrian corridor for the expanding m Austin TX 60 $18,000,000 Water -846
Water Reclamation Initiative – Red River to UT Transmission Main -- approximately 21,000 feet of reclaimed water main Austin TX 45 $13,300,000 Water 2
Rehabilitation of Primary and Final Clarifiers and Sludge Thickeners at the South Area Regional (SAR) WWTP Austin TX 32 $10,000,000 Water 14
Burnet Rd. Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of Burnet Rd from Koenig/Allendale north to US 183 Austin TX 250 $10,000,000 Water 2
Brazos St, Utility and Road Reconstruction Austin TX 150 $9,700,000 Water -11
E. 4th Street Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 256 $9,000,000 Water 19
Rosedale Storm Drain Improvements, Phase 1 Austin TX 244 $8,600,000 Water 4
Spicewood Springs Pump Station Improvements Austin TX 20 $8,200,000 Water -11
E. 7th Street Corridor Project (from Pleasant Valley to Pedernales St) to include street reconstruction and drainage/utility upgrades, streetscape amenities (sidewalk, landscaping, lighting), and ADA improvements. Austin TX 54 $8,120,000 Water 4
Rio Grande from MLK to 29th Austin TX 15 $8,000,000 Water -31
Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation, Relay and Spot Repair Services Contract Austin TX 40 $8,000,000 Water -4
Second Street Road Reconstruction Project Austin TX 44 $7,500,000 Water -26
The Trail Enhancement Plan at Lady Bird Lake. Austin TX 30 $7,000,000 Water -87
AFD Firehouse Improvement Project: to include sidewalk, ADA ramps, multigender facility conversion, modernization Austin TX 30 $7,000,000 Water -14
North Lamar Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of N. Lamar from Rundberg Ln. north to Braker Ln. providing a high priority ADA accessible route Austin TX 180 $6,500,000 Water 1
Group 4 Southeast Austin Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 47 $6,175,000 Water -12
Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation contract for Cured In Place Pipeline (CIPP) Lining Austin TX 8 $6,000,000 Water 3
Rio Grande Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project, MLK, Jr. to W. 24th St. Austin TX 42 $5,500,000 Water -10
Little Walnut and Upper Ft Branch Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 27 $5,395,000 Water 5
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Facility Sustainability project to rehabilitate numerous components of the plant Austin TX 25 $5,000,000 Water -5
S. 1st Street Sidewalk Project Austin TX 125 $5,000,000 Water 1
ADA Title II Handicap Facilities-Compliant Upgrades Austin TX 75 $5,000,000 Water -7
Retired Lift station, Pump Station and Reservoir Facility Decommissioning Austin TX 20 $5,000,000 Water -25
Waters Park Interceptor Sewer that includes replacement of approximately 6,000 feet of undersized sewer with 42-inch sewer Austin TX 26 $5,000,000 Water 4
Vista Ln Wastewater Line Rehabilitation Project; Replace wastewater lines in coordination with street reconstruction project. Austin TX 24 $4,822,000 Water -5
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park Austin TX 40 $4,000,000 Water -33
Wildhorse N Interceptor Extension North of 290 Austin TX 13 $4,000,000 Water -18
Reservoir Improvements: includes rehabilitation of two of the CityÂ’s existing water reservoirs Austin TX 13 $4,000,000 Water -3
Morris Williams Golf Course Renovation: Austin TX 70 $4,000,000 Water -148
Crosstown Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 18 $3,614,000 Water 2
Long Bow Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 20 $3,600,000 Water 4
Group 3 Northeast Austin Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 40 $3,575,000 Water -7
Bicycle and Pedestrian Tunnel (Bowie Street Underpass) Austin TX 32 $3,500,000 Water -2
Wildhorse Northeast Interceptor Sewer Phase 2 Austin TX 12 $3,500,000 Water -11
Standby Generators for Wastewater Lift Stations Austin TX 20 $3,500,000 Water -1
Group 15: Northwest area – 51st St., Manor Rd., Rogge Ln., Basswood Ln. , Exeter Dr., Overbrook Dr., Overdale Rd., Trafalgar Dr., Wight Cv., Austin TX 10 $3,443,540 Water -11
Group 8: Tarrytown Neighborhood – Stamford Ln., Forest Trail, Elton Ln., Vista Ln., Bremen St., McCall Rd., Woodmont Ave., Grswold Ln. & Westover Rd Austin TX 10 $3,390,240 Water -22
CBD Alley Improvements Austin TX 25 $3,000,000 Water -18
William Cannon New Sidewalk, IH-35 to Pleasant Valley Rd Austin TX 110 $3,000,000 Water -7
Co-Generation update at Hornsby Bend Sludge Processing Plant Austin TX 10 $3,000,000 Water 3
UNO West Campus Areas – Water Lines. Existing water lines are deteriorated and aged Austin TX 12 $3,000,000 Water -4
Parmer Lane Interceptor Sewer that includes approx 2,000 feet of 42-inch Open cut and Tunnel Sewer Austin TX 15 $3,000,000 Water -8
Relocation of 1500 LF of 16” waterline on FM 2222 @ Bull Creek-to accommodate State Highway improvement project Austin TX 8 $2,700,000 Water -11
Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements: a package of ready-to-install bike lanes, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian paths, and minor infrastructure improvements to remove barriers on bike routes. Austin TX 24 $2,600,000 Water -4
Upper Waller Wastewater Line Rehabilitation 32nd to 35th / Evans: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 13 $2,500,000 Water 0
Bicycle, Shared Path, Connected Trails, and Sidewalk Projects Austin TX 90 $2,500,000 Water 18
Central Business District Alleys – Water Lines. Austin TX 10 $2,500,000 Water -7
Pleasant Valley Road Extension Austin TX 60 $2,500,000 Water -12
Shaw Lane Site Drainage and Levee Improvements to contain 100-year storm Austin TX 21 $2,500,000 Water -8
Odor Control Facility for Crosstown Sewer at Walnut Creek WWTP and 5 other interceptor sewer locations Austin TX 8 $2,400,000 Water -7
Chaparral Trail / Wykeham Dr Wastewater Line Improvements: reroute deteriorated wastewater lines from easements. Austin TX 11 $2,387,000 Water -3
Davis Bldg Roof Replacements Austin TX 20 $2,300,000 Water -20
Athletic Field Irrigation System Improvements. The Parks and Recreation Department operates youth athletic fields throughout the City of Austin. Austin TX 25 $2,300,000 Water -37
Pfluger Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge Extension Austin TX 21 $2,300,000 Water -7
Hoeke Lane Low Water Crossing Upgrade Austin TX 32 $2,300,000 Water -7
Willowbrook and Ohlen Rd Wastewater Line Rehabilitation Project: replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 12 $2,254,000 Water 0
Relocation of 6,000 LF of 16” waterline on FM 2304 – Ravenscroft to FM 1625 to accommodate State Highway Improvement project by Texas Department of Transportation Austin TX 7 $2,200,000 Water -13
Group 6 Street Reconstruction Project Austin TX 37 $2,086,000 Water -19
Replacement of existing Inoperable Water Valves within AustinÂ’s water Distribution system Austin TX 12 $2,000,000 Water 4
Westgate Blvd from Cameron Loop to Cohoba Dr. Austin TX 65 $2,000,000 Water 1
Rehabilitation of Wastewater Manholes contract Austin TX 10 $2,000,000 Water -7
W.23rd Street Streetscape and Stormwater Improvements Austin TX 25 $2,000,000 Water -9
Wells Branch Roadway Project Austin TX 60 $2,000,000 Water 4
Todd Lane Roadway Improvements Austin TX 50 $2,000,000 Water -9
SAR WWTP Scum Processing Improvements Austin TX 6 $1,800,000 Water -6
Water Reclamation Initiative Ph 1B East 51st Street Transmission Main Austin TX 9 $1,800,000 Water -5
Oak Lawn Storm Drain Austin TX 20 $1,800,000 Water -7
Guerrero Park Main Austin TX 7 $1,800,000 Water -20
ABIA Extension -- approximately 8,000 feet of 16” reclaimed water main to serve the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin TX 10 $1,800,000 Water -5
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement Austin TX 8 $1,800,000 Water 3
WPDR O&M Maintenance Facility [Green Design] Austin TX 30 $1,800,000 Water -11
Group 1 Phase 2 Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project Austin TX 37 $1,741,970 Water -7
Bannockburn Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 20 $1,600,000 Water -9
Brodie Lane Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of Brodie Ln. from Travis County line north to Slaughter Austin TX 40 $1,500,000 Water -8
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - New Roof for Secondary Treatment Building Austin TX 10 $1,500,000 Water -5
Intersection/Safety Improvement Projects (various locations) Austin TX 20 $1,500,000 Water 3
Onion Creek Soccer Complex. The Onion Creek Soccer Complex includes 10 soccer fields and 5 additional acres that represent 25 total acres of irrigated area Austin TX 14 $1,400,000 Water -78
Great Northern Dam Modernization Austin TX 20 $1,300,000 Water -8
Hancock Golf Course Irrigation System Improvements. The Hancock Golf Course is currently irrigating 30 acres of turf grass with potable water. This project will provide a new irrigation system utilizing reclaimed water. Austin TX 16 $1,300,000 Water -60
32nd St Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 35 $1,275,000 Water -6
Onion Creek SSO Rehabilitation Project to replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines Austin TX 6 $1,229,000 Water 0
South Area Regional WWTP (SAR) Replace fine pore diffusers in one train including the air piping grid in the aeration basins. Austin TX 6 $1,200,000 Water -12
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