On October 11, 2001 the City of Farmers Branch received the "Best Li'l Road Project in Texas" award from the Trans Texas Alliance in a presentation at the Regional Transportation Council in Arlington. 

The award is given annually to recognize a project that makes an outstanding contribution to the community. Last year's award went to the North Central Expressway project in Dallas and the US 181 project in Corpus Christi.

Farmers Branch earned the award this year for the Tom Field Road improvements in Branch Crossing. The project was selected as the best in Texas because it used innovative design to solve transportation and traffic operations problems while creating an environment that served as a catalyst for development and revitalization of  the neighborhood. 

The Trans Texas Alliance is a grassroots organization that strives to make the transportation system of Texas strengthen communities and enhance quality of life.