For Immediate Release
November 13, 2025
Contact: Eddie Treviño, Jr.
Cameron County Judge
CAMERON COUNTY AWARDED $4.5 MILLION THROUGH TXDOT’S 2025 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM
Cameron County is proud to announce Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded funding in the amount of $4.5 million dollars to Cameron County through the competitive 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. As a result of a successful application process, Cameron County will receive funding to complete nearly 2 miles of new sidewalks in the community of Santa Maria which will directly benefit all residents, visitors and businesses.
“This funding represents a vital investment in our community’s quality of life, directly supporting the development of safer and more accessible transportation options for residents,” said County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. “This particular project, focused on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, aligns with our goals to provide a safer environment for our communities. I’m most excited that the children of Santa Maria Independent School District will now have much safer routes to walk to their schools, bus stops and athletic events in the community.”
The TA program provides federal funds for locally sponsored alternative transportation projects, including ADA-compliant sidewalks, on- and off-street bikeways, and shared-use paths. The 2025 call for projects prioritized initiatives that improve safety, integrate with existing public transit, and enhance access to school-related destinations.
“We are eager to begin work on these much-needed improvements,” added Commissioner Pct. 4 Gus Ruiz. “By collaborating with TxDOT, we are ensuring that Cameron County’s infrastructure meets the needs of our growing population in the community of Santa Maria. A special thank you goes out to TxDOT for funding our application.”
The Transportation Alternatives Program is an essential component of the TxDOT’s efforts to provide safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation options for Texans, complementing major highway and road projects across the region.
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