BY KATY MCAFEE
Travis County propositions pass with widespread support
Travis County’s $509 million bond package aimed at improving roads and parks passed with broad support during the November election. The average Travis County homeowner will pay an additional $4.78 in taxes per month as a result of the bonds. “I think Travis County voters understand the pressure we’re under with the rapid growth and we want to do the right thing,” Travis County Com- missioner Ann Howard said. “We want to build smart infrastructure that helps people be safe and healthy, and enjoy the best we have to offer.” The details Proposition A funds $233.06 million to improve and construct a slew of roads throughout the county. Every project includes adding shared-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The bond funds will allow the county to incor- porate its Safe2 road design on several two-lane county roads without shoulders.
Proposition B totals $276.44 million and will add new trails along Onion Creek and Gilleland Creek, and build new sports fields at Bee Creek Sports Complex and Southeast Metro Park. The biggest chunk of the proposition—$200 million—will go toward acquiring green space and securing conser- vation easements in the following areas: • Cow Creek • Gilleland Creek
For Against Parks and road funds pass
75.78%
Proposition A Parks
• Lake Travis • Onion Creek • Pedernales River • Post Oak Savannah Springs • Wilbarger Creek
77.11%
“We’re going to see in [December] movement to acquire some pretty significant tracts of land as a result of this bond passing ... they’re going to move on quickly,” Commissioner Brigid Shea said.
Proposition B Roads
SOURCE: TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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