Austin mobility bond passes to provide relief to local traffic, including the four points area Voters approved Austin’s $720 million mobility bond in November that is aimed at improving area congestion.[/caption]

What we reported

City of Austin residents approved a $720 million mobility bond Nov. 8. Of local importance is the $101 million of regional mobility projects funded by the bond, including $46 million for improvements at Loop 360 intersections at Westlake Drive, Courtyard Drive, RR 2222 and Lakewood Drive; $30 million for improvements to roadways, including a possible bypass connecting RR 620 to RR 2222 at Ribelin Ranch; and a possible Capital Metro Park & Ride facility on the bypass.

The bond also includes $482 million for corridor mobility studies and improvements as well as $17 million for local mobility projects.

The latest

A Corridor Program Implementation Office was created Dec. 15 by interim Austin City Manager Elaine Hart to assist city staff to prioritize projects for mobility and safety.

Additionally, TxDOT, the owner of RR 620, completed its environmental study along the proposed bypass road.

What’s next

City staff will return to City Council on Feb. 9 with a timeline as to which corridor mobility projects will go forward with construction. TxDOT is moving forward with an environmental study of the RR 620 at RR 2222 bypass area that is slated to be complete by summer.

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 10 things to look for in 2017 here.