City of Southlake

The City of Southlake has submitted an application for funding for sidewalks along F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard) through the 2009 Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP). STEP is a competitive funding program for certain transportation related activities, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, landscaping, historic preservation, and environmental mitigation. (For a complete list of eligible activities, please visit the state's Transportation Enhancement website.) The program is federally funded and administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Southlake's proposed project includes the construction of most missing sidewalk segments along both sides of F.M. 1709 from the western city limit to the eastern city limit, excluding sidewalks that will be built with the construction of deceleration lanes. Please see the maps below for the locations of the proposed sidewalks:

Locations of Proposed Sidewalks

Public Comment and Letters of Support

Everyone that submitted letters or emails of support by Thursday, December 10, 2009 were listed as project supporters in the application packet that was submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation on Friday, December 11, 2009. The City sincerely thanks you for your support of this project.

Although the City continues to appreciate receiving comments and support for this project,please be aware that the project application has already been submitted and any comments or support letters received now will not be a part of the 2009 STEP application packet. However, the City will continue to log all comments and support received. For more information, please contact Planning & Development Services at 817-748-8195.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is a sidewalk gap that isn't shown on the maps. Why isn't it included in this project?

The gap may be adjacent to a planned deceleration lane. The deceleration lane sidewalks are not included in the funding application because they are already programmed for construction.

There is a sidewalk shown in front of my property. Will I have to give up some of my property?

No, all of the sidewalks will be in TxDOT right of way.

If the city receives funding, when will the sidewalks be constructed?

The schedule is uncertain at this time. 

Related Links

• TxDOT Transportation Enhancement Program Webpage
• Southlake's Sidewalk Webpage