BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — Buda voters said yes to two propositions that will provide funding for projects aimed to improve transportation, parks and recreation.
Propositions A and B both passed by wide margins, and they will cause a maximum annual tax increase of $38 per year or $3.17 per month for the average Buda home valued at $287,927. Prop A won the vote 74%-26% and Prop B passed 63%-37%.
Proponents of these propositions say it will make roads safer and are necessary to keep up with the increasing number of residents moving into Buda.
Proposition A
Prop. A is a $73.57 million bond — the projected cost for 14 transportation projects. These projects include improvements to bridges and intersections, drainage improvements and adding pedestrian and bike lanes to roads.
Here are the outlined projects and costs that will move forward:
- Old Black Colony Road Reconstruction – $24 million
- West Goforth Road Reconstruction – $20.9 million
- Austin Street Reconstruction – $6.76 million
- Future Small Mobility Improvements and to be “Shovel Ready” for potential grants funding – $5 million
- Middle Creek Drive Rehabilitation – $3.8 million
- RM 967 Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes – $2.57 million
- Pedestrian & Bike Improvements throughout the City – $2.57 million
- RM 967 Right Turn Lane onto FM 1626 – $1.48 million
- FM 2770/China St./Main St. Pedestrian Connections – $1.17 million
- Talley Loop Rehabilitation – $1.12 million
- IH-35 To Old San Antonio Road Connector – $854,686
- Overpass Road/FM 2001 Intersection Improvements – $721,120
- SH-45/Bailey East-West Corridor – $500,000
Proposition B
Prop. B will provide $16.09 million in funding for parks and recreation projects, which include the construction of new trails, pedestrian bridges and enhancements to parks.
Here are the outlined projects and costs that will move forward:
- Eastside Park Land Acquisition – $8 million
- Garison Park Phase I – $6 million
- City Park parking improvements – $607,500
- Onion Creek Trail – $553,500
- Garlic Creek Trail Phase II – $445,500
- Green Meadows Park / Stoneridge – $283,500
