Central Austin Edition | May 2026

Transportation

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

Ongoing projects

Ongoing projects

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1 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Project: Redesign Congress Avenue to expand sidewalks, add pedestrian amenity zones, upgrade bikeway barriers and add turn lanes for vehicle traffic. Update: Construction began Jan. 30. • Timeline: Phase 1: 2026–summer 2027; Full project: 2026–2030 • Cost: $29 million (full project) • Funding source: 2020 Mobility Bond

2 Cesar Chavez Street and Red Bluff Road Project: Safer intersections and lane configurations, protected bicycle lanes, new left- turn lanes, transit access and improved bus stops and new pedestrian crossings. Update: Resident feedback is under review. • Timeline: summer 2027-summer 2028 or 2029 • Cost: $6.5 million • Funding sources: federal funding, 2018 and 2020 Mobility Bonds

E. CESAR CHAVEZ ST.

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RED BLUFF RD.

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ARBORETUM 10515 N Mopac Expy (512) 342-6893 35TH STREET 1500 West 35th St (512) 277-2518 Ches to Savings! ®

HIGHLAND 5775 Airport Blvd (512) 366-8300 NORTH LAMAR 914 North Lamar (512) 214-6665

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