New Braunfels Initiates Beautification, Traffic Safety Upgrades

The City of New Braunfels has launched a comprehensive Right-of-Way & Beautification Program, taking over maintenance responsibilities from the Texas Department of Transportation to improve cleanliness, aesthetics, and safety along major corridors and downtown areas. This initiative includes more frequent mowing, weed control, litter removal, and illegal sign removal, with a new dedicated maintenance team and increased staffing aimed at ensuring consistent care and long-term cost savings. In addition to beautification, the New Braunfels City Council has approved an upgrade to its advanced traffic management system, which will modernize wireless control for 60 traffic lights, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The traffic system update will be carried out by GTS Technology Services and is expected to complement other local infrastructure projects, including citywide intersection improvements and efforts to reduce carbon emissions through revised light patterns.