Midlothian to Waxahachie Trail from FM 875 to Getzendaner Park - Notice of Virtual Public Meeting with In-Person Option
CSJ: 0918-22-166
Where and When
A virtual public meeting will be held at https://www.waxahachietx.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/61. The virtual meeting is not a live event and can be viewed at any time beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and will remain online for at least 15 days.
An in-person public hearing will be held in an open house format where the public may come and go at their convenience. The in-person option will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center Rooms A & B at 2000 Civic Center Ln, Waxahachie, Texas 75165. Materials presented at the virtual public hearing and in-person public hearing will be identical.
All comments must be received on or before Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
Purpose
The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input and provide information.
Description
The project proposes a 12-ft-wide concrete trail along most of the approximately 2.3 mile corridor between FM 875 and Getzendaner Park. The frontage road beneath I 35 E would also be reconstructed to accommodate one approximate 12.5-ft wide lane, a 2-ft wide safety barrier and a 10-ft wide trail. A 12-ft-wide pedestrian bridge is proposed over Waxahachie Creek near the eastern end of the project. To accommodate potential minor alignment shifts, the environmental study area includes a conservative proposed right-of-way (ROW) width varying from approximately 50 to approximately 425 ft.
Accessibility
The virtual public meeting and in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact Amour Boynton, City of Waxahachie, at 469-309-4146 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Sept. 8, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the City of Waxahachie to arrange.
Public Meeting materials
How to make a comment
Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:
Mail:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Kelly Saladis,
13455 Noel Road, Two Galleria Office Tower, Ste 700,
Dallas, Texas 75240.
Email: Kelly.saladis@kimley-horn.com
Phone: 469 314 2007
All comments must be received on or before Sept. 25, 2026. Responses to comments received will be available online once they have been prepared.
Memorandum of Understanding
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.