The City of Austin evaluated Rutledge Spur as part of the 2016 Mobility Bond (Project ID 11900.005). This preliminary engineering project evaluated road conditions for possible future design and construction opportunities between Lakeline Mall Drive and Ranch Road 620.

This report recommends safety and mobility improvements on Rutledge Spur between Lakeline Mall Drive and Ranch Road 620.

Click on the links below to read the Rutledge Spur recommendations:

The City of Austin evaluated Rutledge Spur 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 Mobility Bond dedicates $11 million for substandard streets/capital renewal projects, which funds preliminary engineering for nine substandard streets, including Rutledge Spur. 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 the substandard streets has not been identified. 

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 Rutledge Spur improvements, but having a Preliminary Engineering Report allows the City to move forward quickly if funding is identified.

The Rutledge Spur project team hosted the first public meeting on December 5, 2017 to get community feedback on Rutledge Spur’s needs and existing conditions. This feedback informed the recommendations we presented in August 2018.

The Rutledge Spur project team hosted the second public meeting on August 7, 2018. The purpose of this meeting was to share recommendations for improvements to Rutledge Spur and get feedback.

The City of Austin wants to hear from residents and business owners who live, work, play and use Rutledge Spur.

MobilityBonds@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-2300 and leave a voicemail.