Transportation
BY ELLE BENT & HALEY MCLEOD
Roundabout at Teri, Pleasant Valley roads complete Austin officials celebrated the completion of a new roundabout during a ribbon-cutting cere- mony May 1. Road improvements also included bicycle, pedestrian and lighting upgrades. What they’re saying
Austin airport parking rates increase As of May 1, hourly and daily rates went up for the Blue and Red parking garages at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. ABIA has seen record-setting passenger numbers in recent years, with some months reaching upward of 2 million travelers. The changes are expected to help manage capacity, while the increased revenue will also be used for ongoing improvement projects, according to a news release. What to expect • Blue daily rate is changing from $23 to $26 • Red daily rate is changing from $32 to $35 • Red hourly rate is changing from $5 to $7 Economy lot rates remain unchanged, but Economy Lot B parking closed in March to make way for work on new structures.
“Roundabouts, like this one, are an efficient way to reduce speeds while maintaining traffic flow,” said Elizabeth Boswell, Austin Transportation and Public Works interim assistant director. “Whether you’re driving a car, walking or rolling down the road, this project is another step forward in our goal of creating a safe mobility environment for our community and our residents.” The background The roundabout is part of the South Pleasant Valley Road project. The project, spanning from St. Elmo Road to Onion Creek Park, aims to address historic crash patterns, travel times, bus service,
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and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. Going forward Capital Metro Rapid bus stop improvements are nearing completion. The next phase of work will construct shared use pathways south of Nuckols Crossing, according to TPW officials.
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