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City of Austin 2016 Mobility Program: South Congress Avenue

On February 27 2018, the City of Austin hosted an Open House to provide information and gather input on the proposed improvements to South Congress Avenue. This project is part of the larger 2016 Mobility Bond program https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/2016-Mobility-Bond/9krn-a66r/ that aims … Continue reading

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Transportation Department defends “speed cushions”

Posted from the Austin Monitor. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 by Jack Craver Roads Transportation Department defends ‘speed cushions’ Transportation Director Robert Spillar showed up at a meeting of the Public Safety Commission on Monday to defend “speed cushions,” the traffic-calming … Continue reading

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Mobility Updates

February updates on mobility projects in the neighborhood: City of Austin Local Mobility Plan 2018 Projects. Two key projects aimed at vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety are slated for construction using 2016 Bond funding. Construction of intersection improvements at Congress … Continue reading

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SRCC Mobility Committee Update

At our December 4th General Membership Meeting, staff from the Austin Transportation Department presented plans for the proposed traffic calming measures (now known as Local Area Traffic Management or LATM) on St. Edwards Drive between IH35 and Carnarvon Lane. Anna … Continue reading

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Bicycle Lane and Parking Changes to E. Live Oak (Congress to Oltorf)

As part of the Austin Bicycle Plan, changes to the bicycle lane and parking areas are being planned for East Live Oak between Congress and Oltorf. The attachment below details the proposed changes. The most significant change seems to be … Continue reading

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