The City of Buda received a grant and wishes to partner with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and Great Springs Project (GSP) to complete the Regional Onion Creek Park Connectivity Study, which entails preliminary planning and detailed concept design for active transportation connectivity of the Onion Creek corridor and FM 967 Shared Use Path (CIP M49) feasibility studies. CAMPO and the City of Buda have both identified this corridor as a strategic priority for future active transportation investment, with the potential to link to a variety of recreational amenities, Main St, regional connections, residential areas, and Hays CISD school campuses. The ILA breaks down an 80/10/10 split between CAMPO, the City, and GSP, with the City of Buda's portion being a not-to-exceed amount of $84,240.00 for both studies including $41,600 for the RM 967 Shared Use Path Study and $42,640 for the Onion Creek Park Study. Great Springs funds match the City and CAMPO's $673,920.00 for both studies, with $332,800 for the RM 967 Shared Use Path Study and $341,120 for the Onion Creek Park Study.

In late 2025, the City Council approved two (2) resolutions at the December 16, 2025, meeting to authorize the City to jointly prepare and submit applications with Great Springs Project for two (2) trail feasibility studies with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). These applications were for the Regional Onion Creek Park Connectivity and FM 967 Shared Use Path Feasibility Studies. The City received notice in July from CAMPO that the Transportation Policy Board recommended these projects for funding. The attached ILA outlines the project scopes and responsibilities for the City of Buda, Great Springs Project, and CAMPO.

Both Regional Onion Creek Park Connectivity and FM 967 Shared Use Path are trail segments included in our 2024 Trails Master Plan, which was updated on December 16, 2025. These projects are active-transportation connectivity projects for both corridors. The study will explore route options, including a combination of greenway along Onion Creek and separated facilities along Main Street and Old San Antonio Road. It will recommend priority alignments for further development through future efforts. The FM 967 Shared Use Path project area encompasses approximately 3.5 miles of planned shared use path along FM 967 from the Violet Crown Trail’s intersection with FM 967 to the planned connection of the Garlic Creek Trail east of FM 1626. CAMPO and the City of Buda have both identified this corridor as a strategic priority for future active transportation investment, with the potential to link recreational amenities, residential areas, and Hays CISD school campuses.

Both studies will involve stakeholder engagement, evaluation of issues and opportunities to establish the potential for active transportation infrastructure, and the production of detailed concept designs to position the preferred alternative for further design, potential outside funding opportunities, and future construction

Attachment B in the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) outlines an 80/10/10 split between CAMPO, the City, and Great Springs Project (GSP), with the City of Buda's portion being a not-to-exceed amount of $84,240.00 for both studies, with $41,600 for the RM 967 Shared Use Path Study and $42,640 for the Onion Creek Park Study. GSP funds match the City and CAMPO's $673,920.00 for both studies, with $332,800 for the RM 967 Shared Use Path Study and $341,120 for the Onion Creek Park Study.

Pros: Allows preliminary investigations and design with cost sharing partners on priority trail segments outlined in the City’s Trail Master Plan

Cons: If not awarded, City will have to look for additional funding or postpone the studies till the future when funding is available.

The Council may choose not to participate in the Interlocal Agreement.