Transportation
BY GRACE DICKENS
Plans are in development to increase tra c safety along Cameron and Dessau roads, including a new tra c signal, protected bike lanes, enhanced pedestrian crossings and more. Project improvements are focused on the road section between E. 51st Street and E. Parmer Lane. Per the project’s virtual open house, proposed improvements include: • Adding or improving pedestrian crossings • Adding protected bicycle facilities throughout the corridor • Enhancing street lighting • Increasing separation between vehicle traf ic and sidewalks • Relocation bus stops closer to safe crossings Safety project nearly underway
Moving forward
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Residents can provide feedback on the proposed plans through Sept. 3. The project is expected to begin in late 2024 or early 2025. The project is funded through Austin’s 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant alongside 2020 Mobility Bond funds, per the project’s website. Needed improvements From 2019-2023 on the section of Cameron Road and Dessau Road undergoing improvements, there were: 2,400 crashes 12 individuals killed 77 seriously injured who su ered minor injuries 397
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New tra c signal
Major intersection safety project
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SOURCE: AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT
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