Improving pedestrian access near Buda-area schools is the focus for city staff as they compete for $8.7 million in grants to help fund future projects.

Buda city leaders March 26 expressed concern about the proposed application, fearing possible unintended impacts to bus routes in area neighborhoods.

John Nett, Buda city engineer, unveiled plans to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation’s project call for Transportation Alternate projects and Safe Routes to School. Nett said city...