Transportation
BY HALEY MCLEOD
The Texas Department of Transportation and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization are working together to plan for future improvements to Parmer Lane. The details Plans for the roadway include adding a third lane in both directions from SH 45/RM 620 to Whitestone Boulevard/RM 1431. Additionally, the schematic shows a three-lane frontage road in each direction, one continuous through lane in each direction that bypasses signals at intersections by using overpasses or underpasses, and continuous shared-use paths. Residents can view project information at bit.ly/ parmerlane, and were previously able to submit written comments. Authorities plan for Parmer Lane
Parmer Lane Corridor
1431
Shoulder Median
Shared-use path Frontage road
Continuous through lanes
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SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
along this route. Public input will be considered for the new cor- ridor study, while recommendations from the 2018 study may be used as short-term improvements. Looking ahead CAMPO and TxDOT will develop a report with recommendations for potential design concepts and improvements for Parmer Lane, which will be brought back to the public in the fall. Future phases of project development will be a multiyear process and require additional funding for environmental studies, design work, right of way acquisition and construction.
The why? Parmer Lane serves as a main thoroughfare for commuters in the northern reaches of the Austin metro and supports residential, commercial, and industrial uses, according to CAMPO documents. Initial feedback from the community, dating back to 2018, outlined a need for bike and pedestrian access as one of the top priorities as well as mobility and safety improvements at intersections, including optimizing signal timing, adding turn lanes and reducing speed limits. Considerable growth in the area has also intensi- fied the demand for expansion and improvement
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