Austin Mobility News: August 30, 2021

Press release from the City of Austin:

Improvements complete on North Lamar Boulevard and Morrow Street

The intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Morrow Street has a new look, increased safety and improved mobility improvements thanks to a recently completed Mobility Bond project. This project is designed to reduce the number of crashes at this location and increase safety for all road users.

A key feature of the improvements is the removal of the median island at the intersection's northeast corner. This change, along with new lane assignments, establishes new east-west connectivity and access for people traveling along Morrow Street. Other improvements include:

• Driveway modifications to increase safety and reduce vehicle conflict,
• High-visibility crosswalks and new Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA)-accessible curb ramps on all four corners,
• Upgraded bicycle facilities, including new ramps for people riding bikes through the intersection, and
• New and relocated Capital Metro bus stops for easier customer access.

View a fact sheet about the project. View pictures of the completed intersection.

These improvements were made possible through a combination of funding from the City of Austin’s 2018 Mobility Bond and Quarter Cent programs. In November 2018, Austin voters approved $160 million in bonds for transportation infrastructure, including $15 million for Vision Zero/Transportation Safety projects.

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.