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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.
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.
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.