1. Meadow Lake Boulevard Street Extension Project
Public Works Department
Meadow Lake Boulevard Street Extension Project
June 2018

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AGENDA
Welcome & Introductions
Overview of Project
Timeline, Sequence, Next Steps
Project Highlights
Residential Impacts
Questions and Answers
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Scope: Add connectivity for residents in the neighborhood by extending Meadow Lake Boulevard from Misty Slope Lane to Quicksilver Boulevard. The project will include sidewalks, protected bicycle lanes and other traffic improvements
Project Goal: Provide safer and more accessible route to schools in the area, including Perez elementary. Facilitate an affordable housing development proposed by Austin Habitat for Humanity (AHFH)
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PROJECT HISTORY
April 2016: City Council passes a resolution asking City staff to explore feasibility of extending Meadow Lake Blvd., including adding related mobility improvements as part of the 2016 Bond Development
August 2016: Council directs City staff not to include the project in 2016 Bond, but to move forward project
October 2016 to February 2017: PER (Preliminary Engineering Report) is developed, providing clearer picture of project scope and baseline schedule and budget
July 2017: Design phase begins
Sept. 2017: City Council approves appropriation to fund the complete project in FY2018 Capital Budget
In August 2016, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No to extend Meadow Lake Boulevard and connect two current dead-end sections of the roadway. The roadway extension will provide transportation connectivity and facilitate an affordable housing development proposed by Austin Habitat for Humanity (AHFH).
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NEXT STEPS
Now – Winter 2018: Complete project design phase
Public Meeting Prior to Bid Phase
Late Winter 2018 – Early Spring 2019: Bid phase will begin
Public Meeting #3 Prior to Construction
Summer 2019: Construction anticipated to begin
Winter 2020: Anticipated construction completion
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Protected two-way bike lanes
Installation of sidewalks
Two one-way travel lanes
Street lighting
Parallel parking
Storm drain
Detention and water quality ponds
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RESIDENTIAL IMPACTS
Extends Meadow Lake Boulevard
Provides better access to parkland
Sidewalks and other traffic improvements
Safety
Improved fire and public safety access
Improved access and connectivity
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RENDERINGS
June
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RENDERINGS
June
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INTERACTIVE MAP
An interactive map of proposed improvements for the project is available at austintexas.gov/department/meadow-lake-boulevard-extension-project
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The website will be updated regularly with the most up-to-date information we have available. We will also send out updates via to interested stakeholders.
To sign up for updates, visit the website or contact
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For specific questions regarding upcoming meetings or outreach, contact or call
Mention that we will be updating the website regularly
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12. QUESTIONS
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