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City of Mansfield Annual Budget and Service Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Table of Contents

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.
TX-360 Intersections - E. Broad St. (Fire Station to Holland Rd.) Improvements, E. Broad, Broad
St. /TX 360 area signal timing improvements
Intersection improvements -Matlock Rd. Left Turn Lanes, Cardinal Rd. /FM 1187 Right Turn Lane,
Heritage Pkwy. /S. Main St. Right Turn Lanes, E. Broad St. /Wisteria St. Signal, Reserve Way/E.
Broad St. Signal
Traffic signal timing along FM 157 from Mouser Way to Forest Mill Road.
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.
Active Transportation and Safety Plan - This plan will provide a comprehensive city-wide active
transportation plan identifying and prioritizing projects to provide safe connectivity primarily for
pedestrians and bicyclists. It will also provide an ADA Transition Plan to help identify
deficiencies and an improvements plan for antiquated 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.
Walnut Creek Drive Bridge - Working with TxDOT on Walnut Creek Drive Bridge upgrades to
keep trail users safe
Get Ready for Rail Committee study aims to assist rail-interested communities in long-range
planning for rail service. The study will examine the elements of successful commuter rail
services and develop an assessment designed to help communities understand where they are
in the process and plan accordingly.
Regional Transport Committee will guide the development of multimodal transportation plans
and programs; determine the allocation of federal, state and regional transportation funds;
select transportation projects in some programs and recommend projects to the Texas
Transportation Commission for other programs; ensure transportation providers coordinate
services; ensure the metropolitan area complies with state and federal laws and regulations
regarding transportation and air quality.
Community Development Block Grant Program funding will provide up to $200,000 to assist
with street reconstruction and sidewalk projects within low-to-moderate income
neighborhoods.
James McKnight Park West - Through a $750,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, McKnight West
will receive significant upgrades, including a linear trail connection through the surrounding
neighborhood and to Julian Field Park, giving residents safe access to the park and trail in an
area without sidewalks.

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