Small Municipality Infrastructure Support
Summary
El Paso is dropping $31 million to expand the Paso Del Norte Trail, which means way more room for your weekend bike rides and morning jogs. It’s a big step toward making the city more walkable and connected without having to rely on your car for everything.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The current funding fee has remained stagnant since 1997, creating a shortfall for modern infrastructure needs.
All residents and visitors who rely on emergency services.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Senator César J. Blanco announces $25.7 million for Rick Francis Rail Grade Separation Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Senator César J. Blanco announced Tuesday $25.7 million investment to advance the Rick Francis Street rail grade separation project near the Medical Center of the Americas in El Paso County. The project was made possible in p...
Women's Commission (Special) - Sep 1, 2026
The county is pushing for state-level funding to modernize 911 systems, which have been underfunded since 1997.
Texas Unveils $138 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan: What It Means for El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-This week, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a projected total investment of $138 billion. Lauren Macias Cervantes from Tx Dot El Paso is with us now...
Project Jupiter committed to give $50 million for water infrastructure. But when?
Developers behind Project Jupiter pledged $50 million for water infrastructure as part of a tax break approved last year. With about $25 million already collected, Doña Ana County is now working with the state to get the money into local hands. The p...
Commissioners Court Special - Regular Meeting - Feb 19, 2026
The towns of Anthony and Clint are struggling to maintain roads and water systems with limited budgets. The county is looking at ways to share resources and purchasing power to help them.
Paso Del Norte Trail gets $31M boost for new segments
Paso Del Norte Trail gets $31M boost for new segments El Paso Times
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