If you’ve been in the historic downtown district lately, then you have probably seen the newly reconstructed sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps recently completed this last fall. The improvements were funded in part by a grant through the Texas Capital Fund program of the Texas Department of Agriculture.
In 2016, the Texas Department of Agriculture approved and awarded Seguin with a $150,000 grant to make the accessibility improvements needed in the downtown district. The grant required a match of at least 30% from the City of Seguin.
The repairs included locations along Nolte Street, South River Street, East Washington Street and South Camp Street. More than 800 linear feet of sidewalks were replaced and 22 ADA ramps were constructed. Many of those ramps are located on “bulb-outs,” or corner extensions at intersections that lessen the amount of time pedestrians are in the street crossing.
“We strive to make downtown Seguin a pedestrian friendly environment by improving the accessibility for all to visit downtown,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “By addressing sidewalks that were cracked, had inappropriate cross-slopes and roots growing through the concrete, the City of Seguin is ensuring that it is safe for people of all abilities to stroll through downtown Seguin.”
Another goal of the repairs was improved connectivity of the downtown district to the Seguin Public Library, Heritage Village, and the terminus of the Walnut Springs Hike and Bike Trail. The new sidewalks allow people to easily walk to downtown and all these locations.
“Downtown Seguin has become a great asset to the community, it’s rich history and continued liveliness attracts many visitors,” said Kramm, “Ensuring these visitors are able to easily walk between downtown and the nearby attractions was a high priority.”
The City of Seguin hopes to build on the success of this project and address sidewalk deficiencies throughout all of downtown Seguin in the near future.
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