South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan
Funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond, the City of Austin published the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan in June 2020. A Corridor Mobility Plan is also known as a preliminary engineering report, and it provides recommendations on how to improve safety, mobility and connectivity along a roadway. Recommendations provided in Corridor Mobility Plans are informed by the community, roadway data and transportation experts.
The Corridor Program has received funding to construct an extension of South Pleasant Valley Road to Burleson Road, and this work is estimated to begin in spring 2025. Austin Transportation is also working to bring some near-term improvements to South Pleasant Valley that were recommended by the roadway's Corridor Mobility Plan. Click here to learn more.
As additional funding is identified, the roadway improvements recommended in the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan will continue through the project development process (design phase → bidding → construction).
South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan
The goal of the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan was to make project recommendations that would enhance mobility,
connectivity, and safety for all users—including people who drive, walk, bike,
and take transit.
Development of the plan kicked off in winter 2017 and concluded in 2020. Mobility recommendations in the
South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan will be funded for design and construction
as future funding sources become available.
The limits of the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan are between Oltorf Street and Slaughter Lane.
Public Engagement
Second Phase of Public Engagement (Winter 2018)
As part of the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan development, the City of Austin sought input from the community through two rounds of public engagement. The second round occurred during late 2018. You can view a comprehensive summary of that phase of engagement here. Public engagement events that took place include:
- A public open house at Mendez Middle School, hosted in November 2018 (61 participants).
- A survey that was shared at events, online, and through the Corridor Program Office e-newsletter, open throughout December 2018 (58 participants).
- Ten presentations to AISD-area schools and community organizations.
First Phase of Public Engagement (Spring 2018)
As part of the South Pleasant Valley Corridor Mobility Plan development, the City of Austin will seek input from the community through two rounds of public engagement. The first portion of public engagement occurred throughout Spring 2018. You can view a comprehensive summary of that phase of engagement here. Events that took place during phase one include:
- A Public Open House & Resource Fair at Dove Springs Recreation Center, hosted in February 2018 (120 participants). To view the boards that were presented at this open house, click here.
- Resource Fair participants included: Vision Zero, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, Austin Public Health, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development, Literacy Coalition of Central Texas, Sendero Health Plans, Amhiga Hispana, BCL of Texas, Berner Law, PLLC, El Niño y El Cuento, Sustainable Food Center, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman, LACE (Latino Arts, Culture, & Education), La Chilanguita, LAD Tax Services, ALLI Mexican Cuisine, Prinso Health Center
- A survey that was shared at events, online, and through the Corridor Program Office e-newsletter, open from late January 2018 through early April 2018 (106 participants).
- Nine presentations to AISD-area schools.
To stay informed about upcoming public engagement opportunities, sign up for updates on development of the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan. If you'd like to request a presentation for your organization about the South Pleasant Valley Corridor Mobility Plan, contact Makenna Jonker at Corridors@AustinTexas.gov.