Boerne ISD joins call for Texas 46 safety upgrades

The Boerne Independent School District board joined other entities raising concern over the safety of motorists on Texas 46 West in Kendall County.

The board unanimously approved a resolution Monday urging the Texas Department of Transportation to accelerate planned safety improvements along Texas 46 West between Interstate 10 and Texas 16.

Boerne ISD joins Kendall County, Bandera County and others in encouraging continued attention to safety along Texas 46 West.

“The safety of our students, staff, families, and school transportation operations remains one of our highest priorities,” Board President Courtney Darter-Bruce said. “When presented with information regarding safety concerns on SH 46 West, our board believed it was important to support efforts that could help make this roadway safer for everyone who relies on it each day.”

Collisions and fatalities have piled up along the stretch, which is heavily traveled by Boerne ISD students, families, staff and school buses.

The resolution follows outreach from community advocate Brad Dobson, who presented crash data, planned TxDOT safety improvements and ways to accelerate the timeline.

“We appreciate Mr. Dobson for bringing this issue forward, sharing the facts, and helping the board understand how this roadway impacts our school community,” Darter-Bruce said.

Work began this week, as TxDOT crews installed rumble strips along the westbound lane. TxDOT officials last week said they expected to have the strips in by week’s end. Repainting traffic lines was also part of the plan, TxDOT officials said.

The resolution notes school buses travel the road daily and that students are picked up and dropped off along the corridor.

The board’s resolution acknowledges TxDOT’s planned safety improvements, including centerline rumble strips, roadway resurfacing, turn lane enhancements and other measures identified for the corridor.

The resolution does not commit district funds, the district said.

“ Our responsibility is to advocate for the well-being of the students, families, and employees we serve,” Superintendent Kristin Craft said. “This resolution reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance safety throughout our community.”