Bowie Street & York Street Emergency Water Repairs [CIP 252]

The City of Forney completed the Sidewalk & Pedestrian Facilities in Bowie Street and York Street project, a $3,750,000 new construction effort in Kaufman County. The work involved installing approximately 1,400 square feet of new 5-foot wide sidewalk and curb ramps along street segments that previously lacked pedestrian infrastructure. This project is now fully finished, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) closed the project file in September 2026.

Project Scope and Design

Freeman-Millican, Inc. served as the design firm of record for this accessibility-focused construction. The registered accessibility specialist, Sharlynn L Keys, oversaw the compliance aspects of the work. The filing, registered in April 2024, identified the work as "Bowie Street & York Street Emergency Water Repairs [CIP 252]" but the actual scope focused on pedestrian safety. The estimated cost of $3,750,000 reflects the specialized nature of the curb ramps and sidewalk installation required to meet accessibility standards.

Construction began in June 2024, following plan review completion in April 2024. The scheduled build window spanned 611 days, which is longer than the 242-day median for similar new construction filings in Kaufman County. The final inspection passed in May 2026, confirming that the installed facilities met all necessary regulatory requirements before the TDLR closed the project file.

Regional Context and Funding

This project utilized public funds and public land, aligning with the City of Forney's broader development goals. The City has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $20,075,000, including fire station improvements and community park developments. The $2,679 per square foot cost for this project is above the county median of $144 per square foot, a difference driven by the specialized accessibility features and the lack of prior sidewalk infrastructure in these specific street segments.

The project addresses pedestrian needs in a ZIP code area with a median household income of $104,001 and a population of approximately 77,116 residents. By adding sidewalks to Bowie Street and York Street, the City of Forney has improved safe walking access for residents in Kaufman County. The completion of this project marks the end of the accessibility review process, ensuring that these new facilities remain compliant with state standards.