Completed project


Accessible traffic signal The accessible traffic signal at West Gate and Western Trails uses an audible tone to tell pedestrians when to "walk" and "don't walk."[/caption]

1. Accessible pedestrian signal at West Gate and Western Trails boulevards


The city of Austin recently completed a project to install an accessible pedestrian signal at the intersection of West Gate and Western Trails boulevards. The signal entails a push-button device that uses an audible tone to tell pedestrians when to “Walk” and “Don’t walk.”




  • Timeline: Feb. 1-28

  • Cost: $10,000

  • Funding source: city of Austin


Ongoing Projects


2. The city of Austin Transportation Department, in coordination with the city of Sunset Valley Public Works Department, is finalizing the design on a project to improve safety and mobility on the portion of Jones Road between Manchaca and Pillow roads. Measures to reduce traffic speeds, improve crosswalks, create a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists, schedule regular maintenance, and add bicycle lanes between Manchaca and West Gate Boulevard are among the improvements.




  • Estimated timeline: Spring-fall 2017


3. As part of the ATD’s Signals Program, an engineering consultant recently completed a draft study that recommends a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of West Gate Boulevard and Davis Lane. A construction contract is expected to go before City Council for approval this fall. If approved, the signal should be complete by April 2018




  • Estimated timeline: September 2017- April 2018


4. ATD officials are working on the design phase for a project to extend the southbound left-turn lane on Manchaca Road at Stassney Lane. Construction has not yet been scheduled. 




  • Estimated timeline: May- August 2017


5. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority continues embankment and drainage work along FM 1626 as part of the construction of SH 45 SW, a limited-access, four-lane, 3.6-mile toll road connecting MoPac to FM 1626 in Hays County. Concrete has been poured on Bear Creek bridge, and the widening of Danz Creek bridge has begun on the northbound side




  • Estimated timeline: November 2016- late 2019