Opportunities exist to strengthen pedestrian connections for students to surrounding neighborhoods
Dismissals cause heavy congestion on Hickory Tree Road at the schools
NCTCOG, City of Balch Springs, City of Mesquite (McWhorter Only)
McWhorter Elementary and Floyd Elementary
Dismissal Observations: 5/2021
Evidence of walking was strong even with limited infrastructure, driver safety was a concern
NCTCOG & City of Balch Springs
Walk Audit: 12/3/2020
Hickory Tree Road Planning Study
Pre-recorded presentation, questionnaire about preliminary recommendations and planning project work to date
Virtual Open House: September 2021-November 2021
Residents, Business Owners, Technical Stakeholders
Virtual Stakeholder Meetings: June 2021
Respondents reported low rates of walking or biking, but high desire with safer conditions. Congestion, driveway exits were points of concern.
Travel modes, safety concerns, future visions for corridor
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