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College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840
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stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by
videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third
party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting
access and participation will be in-person only.
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
2. Hear Visitors.
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already
scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen’s presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to
allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff
may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.
3. Agenda Items.
3.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
3.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article I “In General,” Section 2-3 “City Boards, Commissions, and
Committees,” and Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 2 “Development Review
Bodies,” Sections 2.1.B.1 “Appointments” and 2.6 “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board,” Article 3 “Development Review Procedures,” Section 3.5.C “Concept Plan Approval
Process,” Article 8 “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Sections 8.3.K.2 “Required
Sidewalks,” 8.3.K.3 “Sidewalk Exceptions,” 8.3.L.2 “Timing,” 8.3.V.1 “General Requirements,”
and 8.4.T “Private Streets and Gating of Roadways,” and Article 11 “Definitions,” Section 11.2
“Defined Terms” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending
certain sections related to the name, membership, and duties of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Advisory Board and references to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master
Plan. Case #ORDA2026-000010 (Note: This item will be considered at the August 6, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting with final action considered at the August 27, 2026 City
Council meeting ~ Subject to change).
Sponsors: Jesse DiMeolo
Attachments: 1. Ordinance Redlines
3.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an Ordinance amending
the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Active Transportation Master
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Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Advisory Board
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Plan to remove the future extension of Corporate Parkway, a Major Collector, between Midtown
Drive and William D. Fitch Parkway including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks along
with the realignment of the future Spring Creek trail to the existing Lick Creek trail. Case
#CPA2026-000010 (Note: This item will be considered at the August 6, 2026 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting with final action considered at the August 27, 2026 City Council meeting ~
Subject to change).
Sponsors: Jason Schubert
Attachments: 1. Thoroughfare Plan Amendment Exhibit
2. Bicycle Plan Amendment Exhibit
3. Pedestrian Plan Amendment Exhibit
3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the development of a fall community bike
ride.
Sponsors: Carl Ahrens
Attachments: None
3.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the implementation of a walk and bike
audit program.
Sponsors: Carl Ahrens
Attachments: 1. Walk Audit Form
2. Bike Audit Form
3.6. Presentation and discussion regarding the following items related to biking, walking, and
greenways.
a. Public Meetings of Interest
b. Capital and Private Updates
3.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• August 17, 2026 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting ~ 3:30
p.m. ~ Bush 4141 Community Room
4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
A member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to
a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
5. Adjourn.
Adjournment into Executive Session may occur in order to consider any item listed on the agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
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City Secretary
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at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to
provide the necessary accommodations.
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MINUTES
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
May 11, 2026
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Kathy Langlotz, Carla Robinson, Thomas
Woodfin, Neo Jang, Matthew Jackson, and Joy Chmelar
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairperson Scott Shafer
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning and Development Anthony Armstrong,
Assistant Director of Planning and Development Molly Hitchcock,
Public Works Graduate Engineer Deanna Ordoñez, Transportation
Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Senior Planner Jesse
DiMeolo, Staff Planners Joe Allen and Carl Ahrens, and
Development Coordinator Kristen Hejny
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order, introductions and consider absence requests.
Acting Chairperson Langlotz called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors.
Robert Rose, College Station resident in Crescent Pointe, talked about a proposed semi-conductor
facility in Grimes County and expressed concerns regarding housing and transportation needs
given the potential influx of people resulting from it.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Agenda Items.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
Board Member Jang proposed changes to the minutes under Agenda Item #3.4, amending the
minutes to read “He clarified that during the 2024-25 school year, CSISD incurred $107,000 in
costs unreimbursed by TEA to bus students who live within the two-mile radius but cannot safely
walk due to hazardous conditions. He suggested that addressing these infrastructure gaps presents
an opportunity to use local taxpayer funds more responsibly.”
Board Member Robinson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from April 13th with
Board Member Jang’s proposed changes. Board Member Jackson seconded the motion, the
amended minutes were approved 6-0.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by repealing the official City of
College Station Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan adopted by Ordinance No.
2010-3226 and adopting a new Active Transportation Master Plan.
Senior Planner DiMeolo presented changes to the Comprehensive Plan to the Board by
recommending approval of a new Active Transportation Master Plan to replace the existing
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
Board Member Langlotz commended staff and a recommended change to Figure 3.4 LTS 2
description on line #9 from “may by” to “maybe.”
Board Member Jang commended staff.
Board Member Woodfin commended staff and asked what the criteria for CSISD were for
establishing hazardous conditions.
Board Member Jang said that CSISD votes using criteria to establish hazardous areas.
Board Member Chmelar asked if there was a way that CSISD could pick up any children regardless
of the radius from school to be able to get a safe ride to school.
Administrator Schubert said households can pay to get the service so would cover CSISD costs.
Acting Chairperson Langlotz opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Rose mentioned he performed a study at South College and University Drive of
pedestrians’ perceived level of stress. He concluded that the results were going to be lower than
predicted. He suggested the Board could potentially look into designing routes near schools as
close as possible to a low stress level 1.
Board Member Jang asked if there was an overlap in the partnerships table with the Bryan ISD
with the City of College Station.
Administrator Schubert answered and said there are some boundaries from BISD that comes into
the City through Veterans Park and to the east, and those students are zoned for Bryan Schools.
Board Member Jang requested Bryan ISD be added in Table 5.2 with College Station ISD.
Acting Chairperson Langlotz closed the Public Hearing.
Board Member Woodfin moved approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to repeal
the City of College Station Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan as amended.
Board Member Jang seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recap of
the annual Cycle with Council bike ride.
Staff Planner Ahrens presented this item.
There was general discussion amongst the Board regarding the event and subsequent bike rides.
Staff Planner Ahrens mentioned staff was planning to have another community bike ride in mid-
October.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding safety
considerations of active transportation users at railroad crossings and shared use paths.
Staff Planner Allen presented this item.
Board Member Woodfin expressed that he thought it was good that 5 of the 8 railroad crossings in
College Station already have pedestrian crossings.
Board Member Robinson asked if the city had any discussions with the railroad and TxDOT to see
if they would be agreeable to make improvements, or would the city get approval to make
improvements.
Administrator Schubert said that in the case of Capstone Drive that the City has a capital project
where it will be realigned over to Barron Road and that project would correct it.
Board Member Jang asked how much of the flange gaps are expected to line up with pedestrian
crossing versus auto crossing.
Staff Planner Allen stated that they only need to line up with pedestrian crossings but generally
were seen along the width of the entire crossing.
Board Member Woodfin asked how it was determined when to stripe a shared use path.
Administrator Schubert said that some paths are striped to help riders stay on each side, but there
is no requirement to put them out there.
Board Member Jang asked if the Board wanted to pursue engaging with TxDOT to be able to
install bollards would they do that through city staff.
Administrator Schubert said staff have regular coordination meetings with TxDOT and could bring
up the issues.
Board Member Jang asked if the Board could recommend that as an item to TxDOT.
Board Member Jang motioned to engage with TxDOT to review changes related to
unauthorized use of motor vehicles on shared use paths; Robinson seconded the motion.
Motion was approved 6-0.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.5: Presentation and discussion regarding the following items related
to biking, walking, and greenways.
a) Public Meetings of Interest – City Council meeting on May 18, 2026 will include approval
of the construction contract for midblock crossings at A&M Consolidated High School,
upgrading to raised cross walks with flashing beacons on Welsh Avenue and advance
funding agreement with TxDOT regarding sidewalks at Holleman Drive and Anderson
Street.
b) Capital and Private Project Updates – No updates
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.6: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
a) June 8, 2026 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting
Staff will poll the Board regarding availability to attend Board meetings over the summer.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject
for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to
place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Board Member Jang suggested a change related to the Active Transportation Master Plan Task
6.1. He proposed the possible addition of seats for micromobility and youth mobility on the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
Kathy Langlotz, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
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July 20, 2026
Item No. 3.2.
Ordinance Amending Master Plan and Advisory Board References from Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways to Active Transportation
Sponsor: Jesse DiMeolo
Reviewed By CBC: Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an
ordinance amending Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article I “In General,” Section 2-3 “City Boards,
Commissions, and Committees,” and Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 2
“Development Review Bodies,” Sections 2.1.B.1 “Appointments” and 2.6 “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Advisory Board,” Article 3 “Development Review Procedures,” Section 3.5.C “Concept
Plan Approval Process,” Article 8 “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Sections 8.3.K.2
“Required Sidewalks,” 8.3.K.3 “Sidewalk Exceptions,” 8.3.L.2 “Timing,” 8.3.V.1 “General
Requirements,” and 8.4.T “Private Streets and Gating of Roadways,” and Article 11 “Definitions,”
Section 11.2 “Defined Terms” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by
amending certain sections related to the name, membership, and duties of the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board and references to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master
Plan. Case #ORDA2026-000010 (Note: This item will be considered at the August 6, 2026 Planning
& Zoning Commission meeting with final action considered at the August 27, 2026 City Council
meeting ~ Subject to change).
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
• Improving Mobility
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance amendment.
Summary: With the adoption of the new Active Transportation Master Plan in May 2026, the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) needs to be updated in several sections to reflect the name change
from the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan. The proposed ordinance amendment also
updates the Board's membership composition to remove responsibilities related to greenways, which
is being incorporated into the new Parks Master Plan, and renames the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Advisory Board as the Active Transportation Advisory Board.
The Board's member positions are updated to remove the greenways-related position and add a third
Board member with an interest in walking, running, or bicycling, with micromobility added to the list of
interests to recognize that emerging mode of active transportation. Another position was modified to
add Program Management as one of the potential fields associated with the Recreation, Health, or
Kinesiology position to recognize the programming component of implementing the Master Plan.
Architecture was removed from the list of potential fields or professions with the Transportation
Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning position. Also, the Board's
responsibilities are clarified to state they receive updates regarding development projects and capital
projects instead of performing technical reviews for them.
A Greenways Program Manager staff position was defined in the UDO and is proposed to be
removed as the title in the organization no longer exists. The responsibilities of the position are now
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held by other staff working under the Administrator. The remaining edits are mostly changing
references to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to refer to the Active
Transportation Master Plan. A redlined version of the proposed ordinance changes is attached for
review.
The proposed ordinance is being scheduled for public hearings for the Planning & Zoning
Commission's recommendation at their August 6, 2026 meeting and for final consideration at the
August 27, 2026 City Council meeting.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance Redlines
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME I
PART 1 – CITY CHARTER
Subpart A – GENERAL ORDINANCES
ARTICLE 1, - IN GENERAL
Sec. 2-3. - City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(a) Generally.
(2) Existing City boards, commissions, and committees governed by this section shall be as follows:
e. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board;
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 2. - Development Review Bodies
Sec. 2.1. - City Council.
B. Powers and Duties.
As provided and established within the City of College Station Charter, the City Council has the following
powers and duties regarding this UDO:
1. Appointments.
The City Council shall have the responsibility of appointing and removing any member of the Planning
and Zoning Commissions, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Landmark Commission,
and Bicycle Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 2. - Development Review Bodies
Sec. 2.6. - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board.
A. Creation.
An Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board is hereby established by the City of
College Station for the purpose of advising and recommending to the City Council, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and other appointed boards and commissions on all matters concerning active transportation
such as bicycling, walking, and greenways micromobility use.
B. Membership and Terms.
1. Number, Appointment.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall consist of seven (7)
members who are residents of the City of College Station and eligible voters. Appointment of
members shall be made by the City Council. The Board shall consist of the following:
a. One (1) member shall represent one (1) of the following fields or professions:
1) Real estate;
2) Banking, finance, or economics;
3) Law.
b. One (1) member shall represent one (1) of the following fields or professions:
1) Recreation;
2) Health;
3) Kinesiology.;
4) Program Management.
c. Two (2) members that are residents with a demonstrated interest in walk, running, bicycling or
open space preservation.
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d. One (1) member shall represent one (1) of the following fields or professions:
1) Environmental/ecological sciences;
2) Stormwater/floodplain management;
3) Natural resources
c. e One (1) member shall represent one (1) of the following fields or professions:
a. Transportation planning;
b. Engineering;
c. Architecture;
d. Landscape architecture;
e. Urban planning.
d. Three (3) members with an interest in walking, running, bicycling or micromobility.
e. Chairperson of the Council Transportation and Mobility Committee or their designee.
The final regular member shall be the chairperson of the Council Transportation and Mobility
Committee or their designee.
The City Council shall prioritize Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory
Board candidates within each Subsection above by their demonstrated expertise. In the event any of
the memberships assigned to a particular field of expertise or specialized knowledge identified in the
above Subsections cannot be timely filled (in the judgement of the City Council) with a qualified
candidate, the City Council may appoint citizens-at-large that have demonstrated interest in bicycling,
walking, and greenways active transportation to fill such places.
2. Terms
With the exception of the chairperson of the Council Transportation and Mobility Committee or their
designee who shall serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory
Board for as long as the chairperson serves on the Council Transportation and Mobility Committee, the
term of office is three years.
3. Vacancies.
Vacancies shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of any member whose term
becomes vacant.
C. Officers, Meetings, Quorum.
1. Officers
A chairperson shall be appointed annually by the City Council. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Active Transportation Advisory Board shall select a vice-chairperson from among its members.
2. Meetings.
Members of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall meet
regularly, and the chairperson shall designate the time and place of such meetings. All meetings of the
Board where a quorum is present shall be open to the public.
3. Quorum.
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any recommendation or
decision which does not receive a majority of positive votes shall be deemed a negative report.
4. Rules of Proceeding.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall adopt its own rules
of procedure.
5. Minutes.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall keep minutes of its
proceedings, showing the vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and
other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the Planning and Development Services
Department and shall be public record.
D. Powers and Duties
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall have the following powers
and duties:
1. Duties.
a. Support the implementation of the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan;
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b. Promote and encourage bicycling, and walking, and micromobility use as accepted forms of
transportation;
c. Review Receive updates regarding projects designs related to bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway
active transportation improvements, including review of plats, site plans, and capital improvement
projects;
d. Assist in identifying and applying for alternative funding sources for bicycle, pedestrian, and
greenway active transportation facilities, programs, services, and projects;
e. Promote education and safety programs for active transportation users and motorists;
f. Facilitate citizen participation in local governments’ consideration of matters involving bicycle,
pedestrian, and greenway active transportation issues;
g. Promote intergovernmental and public/private coordination on bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway
active transportation matters including working with local businesses and other organizations; and
h. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
2. Recommendations.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall make
recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commissions subject to the terms and conditions set
forth for such uses in this UDO for the following:
a. The adoption of Comprehensive Plan amendments as they relate to bicycling, walking, and
greenways active transportation;
b. The adoption of Unified Development Ordinance text amendments as they relate to bicycling,
walking, and greenways active transportation;
c. The setting of impact fee/Capital Improvement Plan priorities as they related to bicycling, walking,
and greenways active transportation.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory Board shall make
recommendations to the City Council for the following:
a. The adoptions of Comprehensive Plan amendments as they related to bicycling, walking, and
greenways active transportation;
b. The adoption of Unified Development Ordinance text amendments as they relate to bicycling,
walking, and greenways active transportation;
c. The setting of impact fee/Capital Improvement Plan priorities as they relate to bicycling, walking,
and greenways active transportation.
E. Staff.
The Administrator shall provide staff to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Advisory
Board as needed.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 3. - Development Review Procedures
Sec. 3.5. - Concept Plans (P-MUD and PDD Districts).
C. Concept Plan Approval Process.
3. Review and Report by the Greenways Program Manager
If the proposed area includes a greenway dedication as shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan, or if the applicant is proposed greenway dedication or voluntary sale, the
concept plan must be reviewed by the Greenway Program Manager. The Greenways Program
Manager’s recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 8. - Subdivision Design and Improvements
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Sec. 8.3. - General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design for Subdivisions within the City Limits
K. Sidewalks.
2. Required Sidewalks.
b. Where a multi-use path is shown along a street on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Active Transportation Master Plan, the sidewalk may be incorporated as part of the multi-use
path.
3. Sidewalk Exceptions.
Sidewalks are not required:
b. Along a street classified on the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification & Context Map
as a freeway/expressway, unless a sidewalk or multi-use path has been identified on the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Master Plan;
e. Along existing local/residential streets unless sidewalks have been identified in the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Active Transportation Master Plan.
L. Bicycle Facilities.
2. Timing.
Bicycle facilities shall be required in accordance with the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Active
Transportation Master Plan and the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and constructed along with other
public infrastructure required pursuant to this UDO.
V. Private Streets and Gating of Roadways.
1. General Requirements.
e. A private street may not cross an existing or public thoroughfare as shown on the Comprehensive
Plan Functional Classification & Context Class Map. A private street may not disrupt or cross an
existing or proposed public park or pedestrian pathway as shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Active Transportation Master Plan.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 8. - Subdivision Design and Improvements
Sec. 8.4. - General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design for Subdivisions within the City of College
Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
T. Private Streets and Gating of Roadways.
3. A private street may not cross an existing or proposed public thoroughfare as shown on the
Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification & Context Map. A private street subdivision will not disrupt
or cross an existing or proposed public park or pedestrian pathway as shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Active Transportation Master Plan.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS VOLUME II
Subpart B – LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
Appendix A – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 11. - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.2. - Defined Terms.
Greenways Program Manager: The Greenways Program Manager of the CIty of College Station as designated by the Administrator
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July 20, 2026
Item No. 3.3.
Corporate Parkway Extension Thoroughfare Amendment
Sponsor: Jason Schubert
Reviewed By CBC: Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an
Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Active
Transportation Master Plan to remove the future extension of Corporate Parkway, a Major Collector,
between Midtown Drive and William D. Fitch Parkway including associated future bike lanes and
sidewalks along with the realignment of the future Spring Creek trail to the existing Lick Creek trail.
Case #CPA2026-000010 (Note: This item is tentatively scheduled for the August 6, 2026 Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting with final action tentatively scheduled for the August 27, 2026 City
Council meeting ~ Subject to change).
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Diverse & Growing Economy
• Improving Mobility
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the item.
Summary:
This item proposes to remove the future extension of Corporate Parkway between Midtown Drive and
Wiliam D. Fitch Parkway, a Major Collector, from the Thoroughfare Plan along with the associated
future bike lanes and sidewalks that are planned along that street. In addition, the future Spring
Creek trail, which is planned to intersect William D. Fitch Parkway adjacent to the Corporate Parkway
extension, would be realigned to intersect the existing Lick Creek trail. This item being brought
forward in connection with a baseball development proposed in this area that would inhibit the
complete extension of the street.
REVIEW CRITERIA
The content presented in this review is focused on impacts related to biking, walking, and greenways:
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: A future thoroughfare
connection from the north to William D. Fitch Parkway at Pebble Creek Parkway has been
identified on the Thoroughfare Plan since the 1990s. Its alignment and configuration, however,
has varied over the years. This thoroughfare designated as a future Major Collector has been
intended to serve a large tract owned by the City that would develop as a business park. The
City Council has agreed to pursue a proposal to create a baseball complex in this area and the
future thoroughfare would bisect the area anticipated for baseball fields. A separate
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning are being processed to revise the Future
Lane Use and Character Map and rezoning a portion of the tract for the development but as
those amendments do not impact walking, biking, and greenways, they are not brought to the
Board for their consideration. The development is anticipated to still have a network of streets
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with bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that connect to Midtown Drive though no longer have
a street connection directly to William D. Fitch Parkway.
2. Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the
immediate area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole: Residents in the
area have expressed concerns previously regarding the future extension of Corporate
Parkway and its connection to William D. Fitch Parkway across from Pebble Creek Parkway.
The concerns mostly involved the potential for increased vehicular traffic on Pebble Creek
Parkway and implications related to safety and neighborhood integrity within their subdivision.
Collector connections to arterial roadways are common and help provide circulation and
connectivity in the areas they serve. If the thoroughfare extension were removed, the bike
lanes and sidewalks that are planned along it would not occur, though a bicycle and
pedestrian connection would remain with the connection of the Lick Creek trail to William D.
Fitch Parkway.
3. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: The extension of Corporate
Parkway will likely necessitate a bridge crossing of Spring Creek near William D. Fitch
Parkway. This crossing would have a greater impact on the creek than if the extension were
removed. It is common, however, for thoroughfares to cross creeks and connect areas of the
City together though the meanders of Spring Creek in this area make the crossing much more
complicated. The design of a crossing of any kind would be done in accordance with federal
standards and local requirements that prohibit adverse impacts related to the floodplain.
4. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation
network: The proposed amendment is not anticipated to impact water or wastewater services,
or drainage in the area. Between State Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road to the east, Midtown
Drive and Corporate Parkway are the only two thoroughfares planned to intersect William D.
Fitch Parkway from the north over a 1.75-mile distance. The Lick Creek trail connection in the
area of Pebble Creek Parkway provides a bicycle and pedestrian connection from William D.
Fitch Parkway to the north and will connect to the future Spring Creek trail. The traffic signal
project under construction at William D. Fitch Parkway and Pebble Creek Parkway includes a
new shared use path connection from William D. Fitch Parkway to the Lick Creek trail.
Additional discussion regarding the impact on the transportation network will be provided as
part of the report provided to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council that
consider elements beyond biking, walking, and greenways.
5. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: The
goals of the Active Transportation Master Plan include Enhance Safety for All Users, Increase
Connectivity and Accessibility, Improve Infrastructure and Maintenance, Promote Comfort and
Enjoyment, and Support Active Transportation as a Primary Mode of Travel. Removal of the
extension of Corporate Parkway with associated bike lanes and sidewalks will have a limited
impact on achieving these goals in this area as the remaining area will still have a street
network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and the existing Lick Creek trail and future
Spring Creek trail are retained to provide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity south to William
D. Fitch Parkway.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
1. Thoroughfare Plan Amendment Exhibit
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2. Bicycle Plan Amendment Exhibit
3. Pedestrian Plan Amendment Exhibit
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July 20, 2026
Item No. 3.4.
Fall Community Bike Ride
Sponsor: Carl Ahrens, Staff Planner
Reviewed By CBC: Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the development of a fall
community bike ride.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Board provide input on this item.
Summary: The cities of College Station and Bryan have been coordinating with Bryan-College
Station Sister Cities on securing grant funding through the Sister Cities organization to host a
"Biketober" themed ride and event that would promote German and cycling culture in creative ways
while also putting a focus on cycling safety. The proposed event date is Saturday, October 10, 2026
which is a weekend without a home Texas A&M football game.
Bryan-College Station Sister Cities has indicated that they are being awarded the grant funding and
will be moving forward to contract signing. It is understood that we are the only area in Texas to
receive this type of funding, and one of only two in the United States. The proposed bike route is
anticipated to start at College Station City Hall and travel to Bryan's Midtown Park before looping
back and ending back at City Hall with potential cultural activities available at each location. Staff will
provide more details as they are developed and become available.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
None
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July 20, 2026
Item No. 3.5.
Walk and Bike Audit Program
Sponsor: Carl Ahrens, Staff Planner
Reviewed By CBC: Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the implementation of a
walk and bike audit program.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of creating the audit program.
Summary: Aligning with Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Task 5.23, a walk and
bike audit program is being initiated for staff and residents to identify the status of and potential
concerns for the active transportation network and help provide input for future project and planning
considerations. Staff have developed separate walk and bike audit forms to utilize for this program
that were adapted using forms from AARP and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The audit
forms will be available on the City's website and can be submitted at any time by individuals,
neighborhoods, classes, or other groups. The audit forms that are submitted will be reviewed, filed
internally and utilized for future project considerations. Items of immediate maintenance concern,
however, should be submitted and reported through the City's See-Click-Fix application. Staff-led
audits are planned to occur twice a year and be performed as part of the City's long-range planning
efforts, such as small area plans or district plans, applicable design projects, and feasibility studies.
The walk audit and bike audit forms are attached in their final draft stage for any final revisions
recommended by the Board. Staff will forward them to the Public Communications department to
complete as fillable forms and upload them to the City's website. The forms can be completed
digitally or printed out and completed by hand. This program will play a valuable role in gathering
initial feedback for concerns regarding the active transportation network.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
1. Walk Audit Form
2. Bike Audit Form
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Walk Audit
Sidewalks, Streets, and Crossings
Location/Street Name(s):
Audit Date: Start time: AM|PM End time: AM|PM
If more than one lane: Does the roadway have ☐ a median and/or ☐ pedestrian island?
The street has:
☐ No sidewalk
☐ No sidewalk but needs one
☐ No sidewalk but needs two
☐ Partial sidewalks
☐ A sidewalk on one side of the street
☐ Sidewalks on both sides of the street
YES|NO|OTHER Skip any statements that don’t apply
THE SIDEWALK:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Is in good condition, without cracks, gaps, breaks, or raised/uneven sections
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Is free of obstacles (hydrants, utility poles, low hanging trees, trash receptacles, benches)
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Has few driveway conflicts
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Is separated from the street by a barrier or buffer (a curb, grass, landscaping)
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Is continuous (no missing segments) and complete (does not abruptly end)
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Is wide enough (at least 5 feet) for two people to walk side by side or pass one another
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Has an ADA ramp wherever the sidewalk is interrupted by a street
THE STREET:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Has traffic signals and/or stop signs at intersections
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. The traffic signals and/or stop signs are clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Has crosswalks
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. The crosswalks are well marked and clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Has signage alerting drivers to the presence of pedestrians
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Has designated bicycle lanes
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Has a pedestrian crossing signal or push button (If yes, complete next section)
THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNAL OR PUSH BUTTON:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Are working
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Have a push-to-walk functionality, meaning pedestrians have to push to activate
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Have audible prompts (calling out street name that can be crossed) for people with vision impairment
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Are placed in appropriate locations
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide enough time to cross (amount of time provided:___minutes ___seconds)
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide suitable opportunities to cross (indicate amount of time pedestrians must wait for a traffic light
change in order to cross:___minutes ___seconds)
NOTES OR OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
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I would describe walking this area as: ☐ Comfortable for all ages and abilities ☐ Comfortable but not for young children
and seniors ☐ Comfortable for adults ☐ Not comfortable for anyone
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Walk Audit
Street Safety and Appeal
Location/Street Name(s):
Audit Date: Start time: AM|PM End time: AM|PM
YES|NO|OTHER Skip any statements that don’t apply
THE LOCATION HAS:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Places to sit
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Shade trees
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Grass, flowers, and landscaping
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Awnings, outdoor umbrellas or other shelter from rain and other weather conditions
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Drinking fountains (if yes, are they working and clean?__)
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Public restrooms
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. A transit or bus shelter
☐ ☐ ☐ 8. Trash receptacles
☐ ☐ ☐ 9. Informative signage
☐ ☐ ☐ 10. Well-placed signage
☐ ☐ ☐ 11. Streetscape features (art, signage, etc.)
☐ ☐ ☐ 12. Pedestrian-scaled lighting
☐ ☐ ☐ 13. A posted speed limit that seems suitable
IMPRESSIONS:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. The location/street is a safe and appealing destination
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. The location/street is a safe and appealing travel route
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. The location/street appears to be safe for users of all ages and abilities
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. The location/street appears to be safe for pedestrians during both the day and night
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Pedestrians appear to be safe from moving vehicles
For “No” or “Other” answers, use the space below or on the back of this worksheet to briefly explain the response
NOTES OR OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
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I would describe walking this area as: ☐ Comfortable for all ages and abilities ☐ Comfortable but not for young children
and seniors ☐ Comfortable for adults ☐ Not comfortable for anyone
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Bike Audit
Streets and Crossings
Location/Street Name(s):
Audit Date: Start time: AM|PM End time: AM|PM
Starting Location: Ending Location:
Posted speed limit(s): Do the motorists appear to be obeying the speed limit(s)? Yes ☐ No ☐
Number of vehicle lanes: The street is: one-way ☐|two-way ☐
If more than one lane: the roadway has a median ☐| a pedestrian island ☐
Does the street have a sidewalk? No ☐| Yes, on one side of the street ☐| Yes, on both sides of the street ☐
Is a sidewalk needed? No ☐| Yes, on one side of the street ☐| Yes, on both sides of the street ☐
Does the street have a bike lane? No ☐| Yes, on one side of the street ☐| Yes, on both sides of the street ☐
Is a bike lane needed? No ☐| Yes, on one side of the street ☐| Yes, on both sides of the street ☐
YES|NO|OTHER Skip any statements that don’t apply
THE STREET:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Has traffic lights and/or stop sign at intersectfons and crossings
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Has traffic lights and/or stop signs that are clearly visible to drivers and other roadway users
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Allows motorists to make a right turn on red
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Has dedicated traffic lights for bicyclists
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Has crosswalks
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. The crosswalks are well marked and clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Has signage alertfng drivers to the presence of bicyclists
☐ ☐ ☐ 8. Has signage and road markings that help users navigate
☐ ☐ ☐ 9. Has a pedestrian crossing signal or push button (If yes, complete next sectfon)
THE CROSSING SIGNALS:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Are working
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Have a push-to-walk/bike functfonality, meaning cyclists have to push to actfvate
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Are placed in appropriate locatfons
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide audible as well as visual prompts
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide enough tfme to walk or ride a bicycle from one side of the street to the other (indicate the
amount of tfme: minutes seconds)
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide suitable opportunitfes to cross (indicate the amount of tfme pedestrians/cyclists must wait for a
traffic light to change in order to cross: minutes seconds)
THE RIDING SURFACE:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Is good or adequate
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. The surface is concrete
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Has potholes, cracks, gaps or uneven spots
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Has debris (trash, broken glass, etc.)
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Has dangerous obstructfons (drain gates, utflity covers, metal plates, rumble strips, etc.)
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Is very slippery when wet
NOTES OR OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
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I would describe walking this area as: ☐ Comfortable for all ages and abilitfes ☐ Comfortable but not for young
children and seniors ☐ Comfortable for adults ☐ Not comfortable for anyone
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Bike Audit
Street, Path, or Trail Safety and Appeal
Location/Street Name(s):
Audit Date: Start time: AM|PM End time: AM|PM
YES|NO|OTHER Skip any statements that don’t apply
THE LOCATION HAS:
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Places to sit
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Shade trees
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Awnings, outdoor umbrellas or similar shelter from rain, the sun, or other weather
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Grass and landscaping
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Drinking fountains
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Public restrooms
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Trash receptacles
☐ ☐ ☐ 8. Informatfve signage
☐ ☐ ☐ 9. Well-placed signage
☐ ☐ ☐ 10. A bike “fix-it” statfon
☐ ☐ ☐ 11. Secure parking for bikes
☐ ☐ ☐ 12. Streetscape features (art, signage, etc.)
☐ ☐ ☐ 13. Pedestrian scaled lightfng
☐ ☐ ☐ 14. A sensible speed limit
☐ ☐ ☐ 15. Emergency call buttons or kiosks
PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS
☐ ☐ ☐ 1. The locatfon/street is safe and appealing
☐ ☐ ☐ 2. The locatfon/street if a safe and appealing travel route
☐ ☐ ☐ 3. The locatfon/street appears to be safe for users of all ages, abilitfes, demographics, etc.
☐ ☐ ☐ 4. The locatfon appears to be safe for cyclists during the day
☐ ☐ ☐ 5. The locatfon appears to be safe for cyclists after dark
☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Pedestrians and cyclists appear to be safe from moving vehicles
☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Drivers appear to be following the traffic rules and are respectiul of cyclist safety
NOTES OR OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
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I would describe walking this area as: ☐ Comfortable for all ages and abilitfes ☐ Comfortable but not for young
children and seniors ☐ Comfortable for adults ☐ Not comfortable for anyone
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