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Texas Avenue Medians

Bryan

Summary

Residents presented petitions with thousands of signatures urging the city to put a charter amendment on the November ballot to remove controversial Texas Avenue medians, citing impacts on emergency response and local businesses.

At a glance

Total mentions
12
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Potential future capital expenditures related to roadway reconfiguration if approved by voters.

✅Who benefits

Local business owners along Texas Avenue and motorists seeking improved corridor access.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified by speakers, though original planners noted pedestrian safety benefits.

Mentions & discussions (18)

KBTX News 3Oct 16, 2026

Your Vote Counts: What Bryan’s Proposition A means for the Texas Avenue medians

Your Vote Counts: What Bryan’s Proposition A means for the Texas Avenue medians KBTX News 3

MeetingOct 15, 2026

P & Z Meetings — P & Z Meetings

A commissioner raised concerns about the ongoing issues surrounding Texas Avenue medians, suggesting the Planning and Zoning Commission look into ways to help city government address the impasse.

MeetingAug 11, 2026

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Second Regular Meeting

Residents presented petitions with thousands of signatures urging the city to put a charter amendment on the November ballot to remove controversial Texas Avenue medians, citing impacts on emergency response and local businesses.

WTAWAug 11, 2026

Bryan City Council to Vote on Adding Ballot Measure to Remove Texas Avenue Medians

Bryan City Council to Vote on Adding Ballot Measure to Remove Texas Avenue Medians WTAW

kbtx.comAug 4, 2026

City of Bryan working to clarify details of Boonville Road development

City of Bryan working to clarify details of Boonville Road development kbtx.com

KBTX News 3Jun 26, 2026

Bryan residents push to remove Texas Avenue medians as petition deadline nears

Bryan residents push to remove Texas Avenue medians as petition deadline nears KBTX News 3

Community ImpactJun 4, 2026

PREVIEW: Bryan City Council to hear about improvements to water system, traffic signals

PREVIEW: Bryan City Council to hear about improvements to water system, traffic signals Community Impact

Spectrum NewsMay 2, 2026

Texas cities focus on e-bike safety, potential regulations

Texas cities focus on e-bike safety, potential regulations Spectrum News

KXXVApr 22, 2026

Bryan residents launch petition to remove Texas Avenue medians

Bryan residents launch petition to remove Texas Avenue medians KXXV

MeetingMar 5, 2026

P & Z Meetings — P & Z Meetings

Residents are concerned that a new gas station will increase traffic and crime in their quiet neighborhood. They want the city to ensure proper safety measures are in place.

WTAWJun 5, 2025

Bryan City Council Hears A Proposal To Remove Sections Of The Texas Avenue Median

Bryan City Council Hears A Proposal To Remove Sections Of The Texas Avenue Median WTAW

KBTX News 3Jun 5, 2025

City of Bryan considers modifying, removing medians on specific roadways

City of Bryan considers modifying, removing medians on specific roadways KBTX News 3

MeetingJun 4, 2025

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Second Regular Meeting

Residents are concerned about traffic management, specifically requesting the removal of medians on certain streets to help local businesses and improve access.

MeetingMay 20, 2025

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Second Regular Meeting

Residents are asking the city to remove medians on Texas Avenue, claiming they hurt local businesses and block emergency vehicles.

MeetingApr 8, 2025

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Second Regular Meeting

Residents are concerned about the safety and narrowness of medians on Texas Avenue and are requesting a meeting with city officials to discuss potential changes.

MeetingMar 18, 2025

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Second Regular Meeting

Residents are frustrated by the concrete medians on Texas Avenue, which they feel hurt local businesses and look unattractive. The city says they were forced into the design by TxDOT to secure funding.

KBTX News 3Jan 16, 2025

Bryan city leaders urged to ask TxDOT to revisit Texas Avenue medians

Bryan city leaders urged to ask TxDOT to revisit Texas Avenue medians KBTX News 3

The Bryan-College Station Eagle

Bryan releases legal opinion on median removal ahead of election

Bryan releases legal opinion on median removal ahead of election

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