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Projects in Longview, Texas

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Longview is $16,546,384

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Downtown Railroad Quiet Zones are designed to improved safety at the street/rail crossings and reduce noise levels in the downtown area. Longview TX 15 $300,000 Streets/Roads -40
Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation - this planned project will make improvements to a 30 year old water treatment plant and add a raw water resevoir to improve overall water quality and lower treatment costs and costs to water customers. Longview TX 30 $6,800,000 Water 38
East Loop 281 Water Line Exenstion to promote source water availability to area of the city currently not served. A 12" in water line is proposed to serve 74 acres of undeveloped land. Longview TX 10 $1,575,000 Water -16
Interoperable Radio System - construct and install radio system tower and equipment to provide interoperable digital communication system for police department and other public safety agencies. Longview TX 5 $6,900,000 Public Safety 1
Personal protective equipment and radio equipment for SWAT team providing regional law enforcement support. Longview TX 0 $65,384 Public Safety 4
Electronic Fare Collection System - System will allow transit customers to utilize a debit/credit system to provide a more accountable fare collection system. This will limit future fare increases by maximizing collection at current rates. Longview TX 0 $500,000 Transit -36
Transit Bus Replacement Program - Currently plan to purchase three new buses to replace portion of aging fleet to insure reliable service. Longview TX 0 $386,000 Transit -21
Bus Wash Facility - facility to properly care for buses and equipment. Longview TX 2 $20,000 Transit -35