Johnny Morris Road Substandard Street Project
The City of Austin will reconstruct Johnny Morris Road as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond. The City of Austin Johnny Morris Road project is located between Loyola Lane and FM 969.
Preliminary Engineering Recommendations
Final Preliminary Engineering Report
This report recommends safety and mobility improvements on Johnny Morris Road between Loyola Lane and FM 969.
Click on the links below to read the Davis Lane recommendations:
Project Limits
Project Background
The City of Austin evaluated Johnny Morris Road as a part of the Local Mobility Program of the 2016 Mobility Bond. This project evaluated road conditions, missing sidewalks, curbs, and drainage elements to enhance mobility and safety for all road users.
Approved by voters in November 2016, the 2016 Mobility Bond dedicates $11 million for preliminary engineering on nine substandard streets, including Johnny Morris Road. Substandard streets are publicly owned roadways within the City of Austin’s jurisdiction that do not meet current City of Austin requirements because they have pavement widths that are less than 24 feet and typically lack some curb and gutter, drainage, bicycle accommodations, and sidewalk infrastructure. Funding to design and construct improvements on Johnny Morris Road was dedicated as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond.
Project Process
This project included a review of existing conditions, such as traffic counts, crash data, and pinch points, as well as a review of constraints, such as right-of-way and utilities, and coordination with the City’s adopted transportation plans and policies. Community engagement was coordinated throughout the project to share information and collect feedback.
The final Preliminary Engineering Report was completed in early 2019. Currently, there are no construction funds allocated for Johnny Morris Road improvements, but having a Preliminary Engineering Report allows the City to move forward quickly if funding is identified.
Public Meeting 1: February 6, 2018
The Johnny Morris Road project team hosted the first public meeting on February 6 to get community feedback on Johnny Morris Road's needs and existing conditions. This feedback informed the recommendations we presented in October 2018.
Public Meeting 2: October 23, 2018
The Johnny Morris Road project team hosted the second public meeting on October 23. The purpose of this meeting was to share recommendations for improvements to Johnny Morris Road and get feedback.
Get Involved!
The City of Austin wants to hear from residents and business owners who live, work, play and use Johnny Morris Road. For questions, please email MobilityBonds@austintexas.gov.
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