PROJECT OVERVIEW

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2 is a new 1.7 mile-long segment of the Walnut Creek Trail System and will run along the Walnut Creek Greenbelt. This is one of two 2016 Mobility Bond projects within the Walnut Creek Trail System.

The Walnut Creek Trail System is a regional trail network. Once all projects within the system are completed, it will extend from Balcones District Park in Northwest Austin to Govalle Neighborhood Park in Southwest Austin. Project Website:

AustinTexas.gov/WalnutCreekTrail

Walnut Creek Trail System Map

Contact: Genest.Landry@AustinTexas.gov

*Final construction with in Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 1 is anticipated for completion in Oct. 2019

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Southern Walnut Creek TrailGovalle Park to Daffan Lane – Existing Trail

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 1Balcones District Park to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park – Existing Trail*

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to IH-35 – Proposed Trail

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 3 IH-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Proposed Trail; currently in Preliminary Engineering

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Project Timeline

Planning Design Construction

Project PurposeThis project is part of the Walnut Creek Trail System, a 19-mile high priority regional trail network.

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2 will:

• Expand the existing trail system from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park through Balcones District Park to IH-35.

• Connect to other existing and planned trails, along with neighborhoods, parks and nearby roadways.

• Provide a safe and accessible trail for people of all ages and abilities.

WE ARE HERE

2013 2017 2022

WINTER 2013• Preliminary Engineering

Report (PER) process begins

SUMMER 2013• PER completed

WINTER 2013/2014• First public meeting held

SPRING 2017• Second public meeting held

FALL 2019• Third public meeting held

SPRING 2020• Trail design completed

FALL 2020• Construction begins

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WINTER 2022• Construction completion

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

• Nature trail lacking accessibility features for people of all ages and abilities (non-ADA compliant)

• Thickly vegetated land along creek

• Project area is near but lacks access to major roadways (N Lamar Blvd and IH-35)

Crossing under N Lamar Blvd

Impassible vegetation near IH-35

Existing path at Walnut Creek Greenbelt

Existing Conditions

Design Considerations

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2 must:

• Provide safe and accessible connections for all trail users from IH-35 to Balcones District Park

• Follow existing nature trails at much as possible to reduce impact and tree removal

• Avoid use of additional land beyond existing COA and TxDOT property

• Follow all City enviornmental codes

• Avoid any increase in creek flood levels up to 500 year storm event

Current roadway conditions affecting people walking and on bikes along N Lamar Blvd

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 1 connection (Balcones District Park to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park)

RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended Route

LegendProject Area

Existing Trail: NWCT Section 1

Planned Trail: NWCT Section 3

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Recommended Trail Features• 1.7 mi long, ADA-accessible concrete trail

- Width: 12 ft throughout; 8 ft @ Cedarbrook Ct

• 7 elevated boardwalks and 4 bridges for creek

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• Connections to nearby existing and planned

trails, neighborhoods, roadways and more

Bridge at NWCT Section 1 Typical section at NWCT Section 1

Planned typical cross-section for Northern Walnut Creek Trail (NWCT) Section 2

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NEXT STEPS

Anticipated Beginning of Construction

FALL 2020

Anticipated Construction Completion

WINTER 2022

Project Funding

2016 Mobility Bond $2.5M

TxDOT Grant $1.5 M

City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department $1.5 M

City of Austin Urban Trails Program $1.24 M

TOTAL FUNDING REQUIRED (Estimate) $6.74 M

Upcoming Milestones