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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Roadway Impact Fee Rate Review
The city updated its five-year roadway impact fee study, with big fee increases especially inside the loop (Service Area 2). The council chose to collect 100% of the maximum fee rather than build an incentive/discount program, with the new rates effective April 1, 2027.
Downtown Managed Parking Program
City officials reviewed the first year of the paid parking system, highlighting strong turnover and reinvestment funds, while several business owners argued that QR code confusion and lack of parking hurt retail and restaurant traffic.
Pahmeyer Road Traffic Calming
Residents and board members weighed a new traffic calming plan designed to slow down speeding drivers on Pahmeyer Road.
High School Stadium Traffic and Parking Management
To prevent congestion and safety hazards, the board recommended new parking and loading prohibitions on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond.
Mission Drive Speed Limit Pilot Study
A pilot project revealed that physical traffic-narrowing measures work better than simply dropping posted speed limits to 25 mph.
Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Speeding on Divine Way
The board recommended banning parking on both sides of Divine Way near Fayette Drive to fix traffic flow and safety concerns.
Divine Way Parking Restrictions
The board recommended banning parking on both sides of Divine Way near Fayette Drive to fix traffic flow and safety concerns.
Castell Avenue Infrastructure and Drainage Improvements
Staff presented projected cost increases for the Castell Avenue drainage and underground utility project due to project refinement and market escalation.
Kohlenberg Road Improvements Project
The city moved to use eminent domain to acquire necessary land and easements from property owner Lynn K. Wohlfahrt after nearly a year of negotiations for the Kohlenberg Road widening project.
State Highway 46 Regional Expansion Support
Council backed a regional push to prioritize the $1.4 billion expansion of State Highway 46 between New Braunfels and Seguin to alleviate severe traffic bottlenecks.
Road Infrastructure Financing
The board reviewed proposed funding allocations to help support upcoming city transportation and infrastructure projects.
Traffic Safety on Alves Lane
Neighbors expressed significant concerns about speeding and traffic safety on Alves Lane, arguing that the street is already dangerous for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
Zinc Street, Bridge Street, and Seguin Avenue Roundabout
The city is planning a roundabout at Zinc, Bridge, and Seguin to improve traffic safety and handle school traffic near St. Peter and Paul school, while also creating a gateway into downtown.
ARPA Fund Reallocation to Public Transportation
Following Comal Habitat for Humanity's voluntary withdrawal from an ARPA grant project, the city reallocated $202,500 to pedestrian mobility and transit projects, specifically the Comal/Faust improvement effort.
Willowbrook Street Parking Restrictions
Residents testified that school pickup traffic causes severe congestion and blocks driveways along Willowbrook. The board responded by endorsing a staff proposal to ban parking on one side of the street.
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Code Amendments
The city is updating how it requires developers to study traffic. The goal is to stop requiring studies on every single street and instead focus on the ones that actually matter, which should save time and money.