{"id":212414,"date":"2026-03-20T03:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/212414\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T03:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:38:25","slug":"dripping-springs-officials-move-forward-with-signs-to-improve-navigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/212414\/","title":{"rendered":"Dripping Springs officials move forward with signs to improve navigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe drive into and around Dripping Springs<\/a> may soon look different.<\/p>\n

Dripping Springs City Council approved the design and location of three new gateway monuments<\/a> at a March 17 meeting.<\/p>\n

Two of the signs will be located on Hwy. 290, and the other will be located on RM 12.<\/p>\n

The big picture<\/p>\n

The signs are planned to improve navigation, strengthen community identity and enhance the visitor experience, according to city documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The signs will be approximately 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, and include lighting for night viewing.<\/p>\n

Digging in deeper<\/p>\n

Because the signs will be located in the Texas Department of Transportation<\/a> right of way, the city administrator must negotiate and execute an agreement with TxDOT before construction begins.<\/p>\n

The agreement outlines responsibilities of the city, including:<\/p>\n

Submission and approval of monument design plansTxDOT-approved construction specificationsInstallation of appropriate safety measuresOngoing inspections and maintenance of structuresRemoval and restoration of the site if the agreement is terminatedHow it\u2019s funded<\/p>\n

City officials anticipate using hotel occupancy tax<\/a> revenue to fund the project.<\/p>\n

Officials are also planning for additional wayfinding signs<\/a> within the city.<\/p>\n

What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

The item was approved in a 3-1 vote, with council member Geoffrey Tahuahua voting against the motion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand that there\u2019s no money being spent now, but there\u2019s likely to be money spent in the future,\u201d Tahuahua said. \u201cI think from a cost priority standpoint, the last thing we should be spending money on is signs.\u201d<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

Pending TxDOT approval, the project will enter the bidding process for contractors. Bids will come back to city officials for final approval.<\/p>\n

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