Austin Transportation and Public Works Department has opened a survey for residents to offer input on proposed designs to reduce traffic accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities along the Cameron and Dessau roads corridor east of I-35 in Austin.



About the project

The corridor project is part of a larger initiative known as Vision Zero, which is aimed at eliminating traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities.

Since 2016, the city has completed safety improvements on 27 separate intersections in Austin, impacting drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.


Despite these efforts, nearly 100 people are injured or killed each year in traffic crashes along the Cameron-Dessau Road corridor, which stretches from 51st Street to Parmer Lane, according to Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, or TPW.

Additionally, these crashes result in an estimated $100 million in comprehensive costs annually. Transportation officials measure the economic impact of traffic accidents by taking factors such as vehicle damage and medical expenses into account.

At the intersection of US 183 and Cameron Road, annual rates for both total crashes and serious injury or fatal crashes increased since original safety improvements were completed in 2016, according to a recent report released by the city.
At this specific intersection, the city is constructing geometric changes, which will slow down turning vehicles, and concrete islands to protect pedestrians, among other safety improvements. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2025.

The proposed new improvements for the entire corridor include reconfiguring vehicle traffic travel lanes to improve safety while maintaining traffic flow, as well as other safety features including:
  • Adding new or enhanced pedestrian crossings
  • Increasing separation between sidewalks and vehicle traffic
  • Adding physically protected bicycle lanes throughout the corridor
  • Enhancing street lighting
  • Locating bus stops closer to safe crossings
Looking ahead


The online survey will remain open until Sept. 3. From there, TPW staff will review feedback and make adjustments to the design plans before implementing improvements beginning at the end of the year.

Funding for these safety improvements comes from the city’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and the 2020 voter-approved safety and active transportation bond.

Find more information on the proposed improvements here. For questions or concerns about the project, contact [email protected] or call 512-974-2300.