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SERVICE PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

STRATEGIC PRIORITY:

IMPROVE CITY-WIDE MOBILITY

We’re committed to increasing neighborhood connectivity to improve traffic flow through major
intersections as well as fostering strong partnerships with County, State and Federal agencies to
improve mobility in the region.

Guiding Principles: Noteworthy Essentials

Goals:

1. Prioritize funding for new roadway connections that provide alternative route options for
Mansfield residents.

• Master Thoroughfare Plan - analysis of critical corridors and connections for
potential updates to the plan.
• Issue debt for street capital improvement projects.

2. Improve traffic flow volumes through major intersections at peak times by increasing
intersection capacities and using enhanced traffic signal technology and timing.

• The Street Department budget was increased for FY 2024-2025 to address citizens’
number one priority: traffic congestion.
• Intersection improvements at Broad Street and State Highway 360.
• Add turn lanes on Matlock Road, Cardinal Road/FM 1187, and Heritage Parkway/S.
Main Street.
• Signal timing improvements at three locations along Broad Street and along FM 157.
• Complete implementation of the Emergency Services Traffic Signal Preemption
system to provide priority for Fire Department vehicles at traffic signals.

3. Complete the City-wide active transportation plan for sidewalk and bike lane
improvements.

• Develop a comprehensive Active Transportation and Safety Plan to identify and
prioritize projects that provide safe connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists; and
identify deficiencies and improvements for infrastructure that does not currently
comply with federal ADA requirements.
• Walnut Creek Linear Trail extension from Cannon Drive and Carlin Road to the
Oliver Nature Park entrance, including safe crossing under Matlock Road.

4. Foster strong partnerships with the County, State, neighboring cities, and Federal
Agencies to improve mobility in the region.

• Construction of US 287 Frontage Roads from Union Pacific Railroad to Lone Star
Road, along with bridge improvements at Lone Star Road.

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