Public Works Department

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

2. City of Austin | Public Works Department AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Overview of Project Timeline, Sequence, Next Steps Project Highlights Residential Impacts Questions and Answers

3. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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)

4. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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

5. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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

6. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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

7. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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

8. City of Austin | Public Works Department RENDERINGS

9. City of Austin | Public Works Department RENDERINGS

10. City of Austin | Public Works Department INTERACTIVE MAP An interactive map of proposed improvements for the project is available at austintexas.gov/department/meadow-lake-boulevard-extension-project

11. City of Austin | Public Works Department 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 email to interested stakeholders. To sign up for updates, visit the website or contact Dario.Octaviano@austintexas.gov Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/meadow-lake-boulevard-extension-project For specific questions regarding upcoming meetings or outreach, contact matthew.hart@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-7268.

12. QUESTIONS + ANSWERS