What we reported
The city started construction last summer on the first projects funded through the 2016 mobility bond. These projects were mostly sidewalks and projects in the Safe Routes to School program, such as sidewalks and trails.
The latest
Staffers are working on the draft Corridor Construction Plan that will outline improvements planned for the corridors using $482 million in bond funds, said Mike Trimble, director of the Corridor Program Office. Staffers unveiled the 2018 Local Mobility Annual Plan that identifies what projects may be started in 2018, including sidewalks, bikeways and trails. The 2018 plan includes Safe Routes to School projects near Anderson Mill, Davis, McBee and Summitt elementary schools and Grisham Middle School.
What’s next
The draft corridor plan will be released to the public in late February for comment before heading to Austin City Council for approval in March. After approval Trimble said staffers will complete the design work for improvements. Also in 2018 work will continue on sidewalk, bicycle, trail and Safe Routes to School projects. Residents may visit www.austintexas.gov/2016bond for updates.
This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of Top 8 stories to follow in 2018 here.
