1. Nolanville Main Street Sidewalk & Bicycle Connectivity
Opening Statement:
This will be the most important action I submit on behalf of the City of Nolanville.
This picture represents the City’s Problem Statement; there is heavy truck traffic on or one and only connection between the 2 sides of the City, there is a absence of sidewalks through our main street with uneven pavement. Access to public transportation is staged on the access road and there is not any lighting or crossing.

2. Problem Statement & Agenda
The City of Nolanville lacks safe Bike and Pedestrian use of Main Street & Public Transportation Systems. This intersection is the most traveled and most dangerous roadway in the City. It is also the only connection between the North and South Sides of the City. The infrastructure is unattractive, discouraging economic vitality.
Categories
Safety
Connectivity
Multi-Model
Regional Goals
Economic Development
Environmental
Socioeconomic Impacts
Partnerships
BNSF
HOP
These are the topics that I will cover in further detail.

3. Nolanville Population Approximately 5,000 Centrally Located in the MPO
I would like to orientate you to Nolanville’s position in the MPO and the Project Area.
We are centrally located in the MPO, the North and South Sides of the City are divided by HWY 190.
The project area dotted in purple and runs along FM Spur 439.

4. Public Transportation is only available on the HWY 190 Access Road.
Project Area
West HOP Stop
East HOP Stop
Public Transportation is only available on the HWY 190 Access Road.
Main Street
FM 439 Spur
The community is forced to cross and traverse along the access road to reach the commercial services and bus stops on the South Side along uneven pavement. Once they get to the bus stops they must wait the mud.
Post Office
Pantry
Absence of sidewalks and Storm Water Management throughout Main Street.

5. Project Area Bicycles and Pedestrians without Traffic Buffer
Uneven RR Crossing
Bus Stop
Commercial Services

6. Low Sidewalk Inventory compared to MPO Average: 2.2%
Safety
Low Sidewalk Inventory compared to MPO Average: 2.2%
Connections & Safety
Must Cross Rail Road with Traffic
Absence of Street Lights on Main
Unsafe Access to HOP Stations
Lack of Pedestrian Crosswalks
Speed on Access Road
Heavy Truck Traffic on the Spur
Uneven Pavement
First and foremost is the lack of Safety.
Nolanville has one of the lowest sidewalk inventories in the MPO, we are starting from near zero. We are in our infancy of confronting the need for safe streets.

7. Regional Connection Improves ACCESS HOP Station HWY 190 City Divide
Belton
HOP Station
HWY 190 City Divide
Harker Heights & Belton
Healthcare & Commercial Services
Harker Heights
Nolanville’s central location on the MPO makes this project ideal for facilitating connections both East and West.
We current lack any Healthcare services and limited commercial making the HOP and bike/pedestrian connections highly beneficial.

8. Multi modal Auto to Bicycle Bicycle to Bus Pedestrian to Auto
PARK & RIDE
Auto to Bicycle
Bicycle to Bus
Pedestrian to Auto
Pedestrian to Bus
Bicycle to Pedestrian
I often refer to Nolanville as an endurance Bike and Running Starting Point. The addition of a Park & Ride would further encourage these activities and potentially provide economic activity as a result.
ENCOURAGES MULTI-MODEL TRANSPORTATION

9. Economic Tipping Point
Nolanville lacks many basic services due to the WALKABILITY of Main Street.
Which leads to the Economic Benefits that will be realized by the City.
Nolanville Comprehensive Plan
Texas A&M – Texas Target City
Connection between North & South Main Street is central theme
Recommends prioritizing WALABILITY
Action Item: Install sidewalks in Main Street District to promote economic development.
Action Item: Reconstruct the Main Street
District as Complete Streets, considering pedestrians and bicyclists, adding elements such as benches, trash receptacles, lighting and planters.
Economic Opportunity will increase by improving SAFETY, AESTEHTICS & ENVIRONMENTAL conditions.

10. Environmental, Safety & Aesthetics
Accomplished with Complete Streets Concepts
The project was designed with complete street concepts and prioritizing the walkability.
This is especially important given the present activities on Main Street to include Nolanville Pantry and Post Office.
Curb and gutters will enhance our ability to manage storm water runoff and increased aesthetics will encourage entrepreneurs to look at Nolanville as a start up location.
ADA Accessibility is a Priority

11. Partnership BNSF Permission to cross tracks
Plans and specification assistance
Contributing to construction costs
HOP
Project support
Site selection assistance
Plans and specification
HOP shelter donation
BNSF and the HOP are committed to assist in the project by cost share of the sidewalks over the railroad crossing and shelters at the improved stops.

12. Benefits Consistent with Regional Goals Accessibility & Mobility
Travel Options
Economic Vitality
Equity
Transportation
Health
Air Quality
In Closing:
Accessibility- Connectivity, accessibility, mobility and multi Mobil travel.
Travel Options- Park and Ride, HOP Access – HOP provides a regional access to services in the MPO to Health and Retail.
Economic- Main Street will be more accessible and welcoming to encourage retail growth. Big Box potential is limited by geography therefore our ability to market main street is vital to the local economy.
Equity- All residents and MPO benefits. There are not any adverse impacts that are disproportionate, everyone uses this street.
Transportation- This project is part of the City and MPO short and long terms plans to integrate multiple modes of travel. Planning for the project was a derived of Texas Target Cities (TAMU) year long involvement.
Health- Encourages walking and bicycle- improved Air Quality by reducing traffic
improves access to health services. No organic medical facilities within the limits, the regional connection is imperative.

13. Nolanville Main Street Sidewalk & Bicycle Connectivity
Project Point of Contact: Kara Escajeda City Manager 101 North 5th Street Nolanville, Texas Cell: