City considers paid parking, sidewalks in Old Town

Traffic spills over into residential areas during events in the central city

HUTTO — One-way streets, better intersections, sidewalks and more parking could transform the downtown district into a thriving business environment attracting more visitors, but a potential $42 million price tag has city leaders saying they need to make some tough decisions.

Also on the table: Asking folks to pay for parking, though several City Council members seem to want to put the brakes on that idea.