Bastrop, Tx–When construction begins early in 2010 for Bastrop’s first convention center, some roadway improvements along Farm Street adjoining the site may be part of the project.
Following a hearing before the city council Dec. 8 at which some area residents called for street, traffic and pedestrian upgrades, City Manager Mike Talbot promised to study the issues and report back to the council in January. The convention center will front on Chestnut Street, but a secondary entrance and exit for the facility will be on Farm Street between Gills Branch and the Union Paccific Railroad west of Texas 95.
Amber Marsh told the council her street needs to be widened, vehicle traffic slowed between the highway and Mina Elementary and potholes fixed. She also urged adding sidewalks to improve safety for pedestrians in the area. Dorwin French echoed her concerns. “It’s about time to fix Farm Street,” he said.
Mayor Terry Orr said some street improvement costs might come from the convention center construction budget.
In a Dec. 10 interview Talbot said he is studying the issues and the city street budget and work force might be able to bear the expenses. The Dec. 8 hearing focused on creating a new CF zoning district for civic facilities and rezoning the civic center and city hall sites on Chestnut Street to CF.
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