Guadalupe County residents invited to weigh in on $256 million in transportation projects

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today
Cindy Aguirre

(Seguin) — Local residents this Thursday will be given a chance to help shape the future of local transportation right here in Guadalupe Couanty.

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) will be seeking public feedback on proposed infrastructure projects. These projects will all be competing for a share of $256 million in regional funding. AAMPO will host a public meeting this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Seguin Public Library.

AAMPO spokesperson Mia Garza-White says the proposed improvements aim to support growth, increase mobility, and enhance safety throughout Guadalupe County.

“We will be bringing 49 projects that are proposed to be a part of our transportation improvement plan which is our short-range plan and they are all transportation projects and then they will have the opportunity to comment and rank their top 3 projects,” said Garza-White.

Of those 49 projects, Garza-White says seven of those are being proposed for Guadalupe County.

The projects seeking public input include:

US 90 and State Highway 46 Sidewalks and Shared-Use Path (SUP): A 12-foot-wide shared-use path is planned along SH 46 from B and B Road to US 90 in Seguin. Additional 6-foot sidewalks are proposed on US 90 and US 90 Alternate, with a vital pedestrian connection through Seguin ISD property.
Martindale Road Expansion: Plans call for added travel lanes, a raised median, and concrete sidewalks from FM 20 south to Twin Oak Road.
Citywide Pedestrian 2028 Initiative: This project would install new 6-foot sidewalks and 10-foot shared-use paths in multiple locations throughout the city, including ADA ramps and safer intersection crossings.
Strempel Road Extension: A four-lane roadway extension is proposed from Rudeloff Road to N. Austin Street, with a 12-foot shared-use path and raised median to improve both vehicle flow and non-motorized access.
SH 123 Widening: This project proposes expanding the highway to four lanes with a raised median and turn lanes to ease congestion and improve safety.
IH-10 Enhancements: A westbound frontage road would be constructed between SH 123 and Geronimo Creek, along with ramp revisions for improved traffic management.
FM 3009 Realignment: The project includes a grade separation at the Union Pacific Railroad/FM 78 intersection, with accommodations for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Garza-White says public feedback is a critical part in selecting these projects for funding and encourages residents to take part in Thursday’s public meeting.

“It plays a very big part. Public input is not only federally required but we think it’s very important to get the public’s opinion on our transportation projects – what the public’s priorities are? The public often brings to attention really important points that aren’t really considered otherwise so it’s very important that we have these meetings with us. As the decision is made about these projects, public input is taken into account as something that is a big deal,” said Garza-White.

Residents unable to attend the Seguin meeting can still participate by submitting comments online from now through June 30, at alamoareampo.org/yourmove.

The website also provides project maps, detailed proposals, and more information about the planning process.

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