Williamson County residents could decide whether a host of transportation projects receive funding later this year as a committee of citizens is assessing the region’s road and bridge needs.
Current situation
As part of the Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee’s mission to analyze the county’s infrastructure needs, its members have been meeting with city and county officials throughout May to hear requests for project funding. The committee, composed of nine members appointed by the Williamson County Commissioners Court, plans to bring a recommendation to the court by June 27.
As of May 9, the cites of Georgetown, Jarrell and Florence have brought requests for road and park projects to the committee in addition to projects proposed by county staff to address needs within Williamson County’s Precinct 3. Meanwhile, other cities have drawn up construction proposals for the committee to consider, including Austin, Liberty Hill, Hutto, Pflugerville, Leander, Cedar Park, Taylor, Bartlett and Coupland. Some funding requests include money for entire projects, while others are proposals for phases of construction as part of long-term plans to improve the area’s road infrastructure.
