Dallas Steet (Waco Carver Neighborhood Bike and Ped) Project

The Dallas Steet (Waco Carver Neighborhood Bike and Ped) Project is a $10,000,000 renovation and alteration spanning 20,000 square feet in Waco’s North East Riverside neighborhood. Located along Ashburn Street to Elm Avenue in McLennan County, this public infrastructure project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and is scheduled to finish in December 2027. The City of Waco serves as the owner of record, while STV Incorporated acts as the design firm. Construction is set to begin in July 2026, following the completion of plan review in January 2026.

The scope of work involves the demolition and replacement of commercial and residential pavement, drive approaches, and curbs. The project will install bike lanes, reinforced sidewalks, ramps, and transitions. It also includes concrete steps with and without handrails, fences with gates, and various signage and posts. This comprehensive upgrade aims to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.

Project Scale and Cost Context

At $10,000,000, this project’s estimated cost is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in McLennan County. The median estimated cost for similar projects is $276,320, with a middle half ranging from $150,000 to $700,000. The project’s size of 20,000 square feet exceeds the median size of 4,000 square feet for this category. The computed cost of $500 per square foot is also above the county median of $96 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 526 days is longer than the county median of 122 days.

The City of Waco has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,472,170. These include the Waco Right of Way project at $4,563,675 and the City of Waco Right of Way at $17,300,000. STV Incorporated has four other registered projects totaling $7,513,675, including work on William Cannon Drive in Austin. This project involves public funds, public land, or is a federally funded roadway project.

Steven Todd Jolly is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project was registered with TDLR in January 2026, and plan review was completed in the same month. The status is listed as Review Complete. The area profile for ZIP code 76704 indicates a population of about 7,387, with a median household income of $24,208. There are 3,703 housing units in the area, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $112,800.