Page 1 Richardson Today Major transportation projects will enhance mobility through Richardson City leaders are planning for an increase in demand on Richardson's roads as business continues to grow here. The North Central Texas Council of Governments projects that by the year 2002, more people will work in the City of Richardson than will reside here. With the growth of the Telecom Corridor , and the boom of development throughout Richardson, City leaders are preparing for the demand on Richardson's infrastructure and services.
Mobility is one of the priorities.
Much of this represents the enhancement and construction of streets, but it also includes funds for park trails, new signals and street lights, new technology for traffic management, and mass transit projects. One of the biggest endeavors will be the completion of the President George Bush Turnpike. This project is being funded by the North Texas Tollway Authority. The main lanes through Richardson should be open by the end of this year. One intersection in particular will see more than pavement and lane improvements.