Safety and Mobility Improvements

along Rutland Drive

The City of Austin will soon begin Phase 3 safety and mobility improvements on Rutland Drive, Longhorn Boulevard and Neils Thompson Drive. These improvements reflect community feedback gathered through a public survey conducted from September 16 to October 6, 2024, and a community pop-up event held on September 28, 2024

Completed Improvements

• Protected intersection at Metric Boulevard
• Slip lane closure at Quail Valley Boulevard
• Protected bike lanes on Rutland Drive

Improvements In-Progress

• Protected intersection at Mearns Meadow
• Urban trail along Neils Thompson Drive and Longhorn Boulevard

Planned Improvements

The next phase of work includes:

• 12 new pedestrian crossing islands along Rutland Drive
• A pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at Quail Valley Boulevard
• Safe Routes to School improvements at Quail Valley Boulevard and Ledgewood Drive
• A new roundabout with protected bike lanes at Parkfield Drive

Installation

The first pedestrian crossing islands and PHB are expected in fall 2026. The remaining work will take place in 2027. This includes the Parkfield Drive roundabout, the final crossing islands on Rutland Drive, as well as the Burnet Road shared-use path improvements as part of the Burnet Road Corridor project.

For more information about the project, please email MobilityBonds@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-974-2300.

About Austin Transportation and Public Works

Austin Transportation and Public Works is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community. Our vision is to have Austin recognized as the model for safe, reliable and sustainable transportation. We are guided by the values of safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, being community-focused and providing employee fulfillment.

We are taking proactive steps to engage and educate the community, which is why you received this news update. Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/TPW.