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Burnet County takes first step in 20-year transportation plan. Burnet County leaders are in the midst of developing a road map to improve and expand the county's transportation infrastructure. This road map, the Burnet County Transportation Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and Program, will serve as a guide for county development for the next 20 years. The Burnet County Commissioners Court hired an engineering firm on Feb. 24, American Structurepoint, to develop the Capital Improvement Plan at a cost of up to $150,000. The firm was chosen from among two applicants for the project, the other being GLS. "Burnet County is growing, and our roads are the backbone of that growth," reads a Burnet County media release issued on Thursday, March 26. "To ensure our infrastructure keeps pace while preserving our unique Hill Country and lakes identity, the Burnet County Commissioners Court has officially launched the Transportation Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and Program (CIPP)." While this is the first tangible step in the process, Burnet County has spent several months gathering data to help support the plan. In September, the county conducted comprehensive traffic counts on all arterial roads. The Commissioners Court then used data collected in the traffic counts to file a formal request with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to update the regional transportation plan for Burnet County. CAMPO is responsible for coordinating interconnected transportation planning and infrastructure in Central Texas, and this new data could be used to improve Burnet County's standing in the regional transportation strategy. Specifically, the Capital Improvement Plan will be used to prioritize projects based on safety, congestion relief, and connectivity. It will also be used to help secure state and federal grants, and to ensure that new growth does not compromise the "rural character and lake-life that we love." News stories, staff photos, and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media. Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher. DailyTrib.com moderates all comments. Comments with profanity, violent or discriminatory language, defamatory statements, or threats will not be allowed. The opinions and views expressed here are those of the person commenting and do not necessarily reflect the official position of DailyTrib.com or Victory Media Marketing. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

American Structurepoint, City of Noblesville, Hamilton County receive Project of the Year Award for Reimagine Pleasant Street Project. Indianapolis, Indiana - American Structurepoint, the City of Noblesville, and Hamilton County have earned a 2025 Project of the Year Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Reimagine Pleasant Street Project in Noblesville, Indiana. The APWA Indiana Chapter Public Works Project of the Year Award recognizes excellence in the management and delivery of public works projects, honoring the agencies, engineers, and contractors who make them successful. The Reimagine Pleasant Street project team received the award for projects over $5 million. American Structurepoint provided program management services and served as the lead engineer for Phases 1 and 3 of the Reimagine Pleasant Street Project, a $125 million, multiyear initiative that added 2.5 miles of new roadway to improve east-west connectivity and public safety in Hamilton County. "American Structurepoint is honored to have partnered with the City of Noblesville and Hamilton County to bring the transformative Reimagine Pleasant Street Project to life and improve connectivity for the community's residents and visitors," said President Cash Canfield. "We also thank all of the consulting engineering and contracting firms for their collaboration and teamwork to complete this project on schedule and on budget." Project improvements included a new bridge over White River, six new roundabout intersections, pedestrian tunnels, and an extension of the Midland Trace Trail. Public art, landscape architecture, and historic preservation elements were incorporated throughout the project area to honor Noblesville's unique character and historic features. "We have seen the positive impact Reimagine Pleasant Street has had on Noblesville so far and look forward to its full completion that has been four decades in the making," said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen. "We are honored to receive this award and appreciate all of our partners who delivered this project for our city." Project partners also recognized for their contributions to the award-winning project include USI Consultants, Inc., the engineer for the Phase 1 new bridge over White River; Butler, Fairman & Seufert (BF&S) Civil Engineers, Inc., the engineer for Phase 2; Beaty Construction, Inc., Phase 1 contractor; Rieth-Riley Construction Company, Inc., Phase 2 contractor; and Gradex, Inc., Phase 3 contractor. The Reimagine Pleasant Street project was substantially completed and opened to traffic in late December 2025. Additional minor construction will occur until Summer 2026. About American Structurepoint American Structurepoint is a national architecture and engineering consulting firm. American Structurepoint professionals work in 18 design centers throughout Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently listed the company as a Top 200 Design Firm. The firm achieved a No. 137 ranking on ENR's 2025 list. For almost 60 years, American Structurepoint has offered complete consulting and comprehensive design services to improve the quality of life for the people and communities American Structurepoint, Inc. serve. For more information, visit www.structurepoint.com.