Travis County Bond Election 2023 - English
2023 Travis County Citizens Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC)
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Travis County will hold a bond election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in conjunction with the scheduled Texas constitutional amendment election. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 23rd, and end on Friday, November 3rd, 2023. For additional information about Early Voting or Election Day polling locations and hours, contact the Travis County Clerk’s Election Division at 512-854-4996 or visit Travis County’s website at www.traviscountytx.gov and look for the Elections link.
Why do we have Bond Elections?
Bond elections allow voters to approve or reject long-term financing for major capital improvement projects in Travis County. Financing projects through bond authorizations allows the County to pay for improvements over a period of years rather than funding the projects with current funds. This method of financing allows for current and future citizens of Travis County to share the cost of improvements that benefit residents County-wide.
What are Bonds?
Bonds are sold to borrow money to pay for major projects such as improvements to roadways, bridges, drainage improvements, and park infrastructure. The proposed bonds are general obligation bonds and are expected to be repaid over the next twenty years from property taxes.
How Were These Projects Selected?
Members of Travis County’s Commissioners Court appointed a 14-member Citizens Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) in January 2023. They charged the CBAC with determining whether an election was needed, and if so, with recommending a capital improvement budget and potential projects. The CBAC worked with County staff to develop a preliminary list of projects that were presented at four public meetings held throughout the County during April and May 2023. After receiving public comment, the CBAC presented their recommendations to the Commissioners Court in June 2023. In August 2023, the Commissioners Court approved holding a November 2023 bond election and a list of projects that are included in the following Propositions.
Proposition A - Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation
Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation
The Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation Proposition allows voters to approve or reject funding for capital improvements which may include the following: Roadway Capacity - the addition of new lanes to existing roadways, construction of new roadways, or the widening of narrow roadways. Drainage/Stream Crossings - Improvements to provide for the rehabilitation or replacement of substandard bridges and improvements to road related drainage. Right of Way acquisition for state projects. Funding for active transportation to provide for new sidewalks and bicycle safety projects; moreover, many of the added lane capacity projects will include the construction of bike lanes and sidewalks.
South Pleasant Valley Road (Phase I) from COA to SH45
Widen the existing 2-lane undivided roadway (Bradshaw and Turnersville Rd) to a 4-lane divided roadway with a median, bike lanes, and sidewalks from the City of Austin to SH45. This will provide the additional funding to complete the existing 2017 Bond project currently under design (2.0 mi).
Arterial A construction
Finish outdated 95% design, ROW, and Construction for a new 4-lane divided roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks. (2.3 mi).
Bee Creek Road from Lakehurst Road to Highland Boulevard
Improve from a 2-lane undivided roadway with no shoulders to a SAFE2 cross section that includes a 2-lane divided roadway with two-way left turn lane, shoulders, and a shared use path on one side from Lakehurst Road to Highland Boulevard (0.9 mi).
Blake Manor Road from Taylor Lane to Burleson Manor Road
Widen from a 2-lane undivided roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway with shoulders from Taylor Lane to Burleson Manor Rd (1.3 mi).
Cameron Road East of SH130 from Pecan Street to Fuchs Grove Road
Widen from a 2-lane roadway without shoulders to a 4-lane divided roadway with a shared-use path from Pecan St to Fuchs Grove Rd (2.15 mi).
Howard Lane Shared Use Path
Install a Shared Use Path on the south side of Howard Lane (also known as McNeil Drive) from McNeil Road to McNeil-Merriltown Road.
Pyramid Drive and O'Reilly Drive substandard roads.
Upgrade substandard roads including Pyramid Drive and O’Reilly Drive to County standards and add sidewalks.
Rowe Lane from SH130 to Hodde Lane
Improve from a 2-lane undivided roadway with no shoulders to a SAFE2 cross-section that includes a 2-lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn lane, shoulders, and a shared use path on one side from SH130 to Hodde Lane (2.6 mi)
Active Transportation Safety Projects (including Patterson Road sidewalk)
Active Transportation Safety Projects connected to Travis County roadways, including projects for safe routes to school, sidewalks, shared use paths, bike lanes, and/or signals.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for RM 620.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM 1826.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for RM1431.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM973.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM 812.
Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation
The Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation Proposition allows voters to approve or reject funding for capital improvements which may include the following: Roadway Capacity - the addition of new lanes to existing roadways, construction of new roadways, or the widening of narrow roadways. Drainage/Stream Crossings - Improvements to provide for the rehabilitation or replacement of substandard bridges and improvements to road related drainage. Right of Way acquisition for state projects. Funding for active transportation to provide for new sidewalks and bicycle safety projects; moreover, many of the added lane capacity projects will include the construction of bike lanes and sidewalks.
South Pleasant Valley Road (Phase I) from COA to SH45
Widen the existing 2-lane undivided roadway (Bradshaw and Turnersville Rd) to a 4-lane divided roadway with a median, bike lanes, and sidewalks from the City of Austin to SH45. This will provide the additional funding to complete the existing 2017 Bond project currently under design (2.0 mi).
Arterial A construction
Finish outdated 95% design, ROW, and Construction for a new 4-lane divided roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks. (2.3 mi).
Bee Creek Road from Lakehurst Road to Highland Boulevard
Improve from a 2-lane undivided roadway with no shoulders to a SAFE2 cross section that includes a 2-lane divided roadway with two-way left turn lane, shoulders, and a shared use path on one side from Lakehurst Road to Highland Boulevard (0.9 mi).
Blake Manor Road from Taylor Lane to Burleson Manor Road
Widen from a 2-lane undivided roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway with shoulders from Taylor Lane to Burleson Manor Rd (1.3 mi).
Cameron Road East of SH130 from Pecan Street to Fuchs Grove Road
Widen from a 2-lane roadway without shoulders to a 4-lane divided roadway with a shared-use path from Pecan St to Fuchs Grove Rd (2.15 mi).
Howard Lane Shared Use Path
Install a Shared Use Path on the south side of Howard Lane (also known as McNeil Drive) from McNeil Road to McNeil-Merriltown Road.
Pyramid Drive and O'Reilly Drive substandard roads.
Upgrade substandard roads including Pyramid Drive and O’Reilly Drive to County standards and add sidewalks.
Rowe Lane from SH130 to Hodde Lane
Improve from a 2-lane undivided roadway with no shoulders to a SAFE2 cross-section that includes a 2-lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn lane, shoulders, and a shared use path on one side from SH130 to Hodde Lane (2.6 mi)
Active Transportation Safety Projects (including Patterson Road sidewalk)
Active Transportation Safety Projects connected to Travis County roadways, including projects for safe routes to school, sidewalks, shared use paths, bike lanes, and/or signals.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for RM 620.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM 1826.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for RM1431.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM973.
TxDOT Right-of-Way
ROW acquisition for FM 812.
Proposition A - Roadway Capacity and Active Transportation cost estimates
South Pleasant Valley Road (Phase I) from COA to SH45 $29,922,750
Arterial A construction $33,247,500
Bee Creek Road from Lakehurst Road to Highland Boulevard $16,623,750
Blake Manor Road from Taylor Lane to Burleson Manor Road $16,951,250
Cameron Road East of SH130 from Pecan St to Fuchs Grove Rd $38,788,750
Pyramid Drive and O'Reilly Drive substandard roads $15,112,500
Rowe Lane from SH130 to Hodde Lane $31,031,000
TxDOT Right-of-Way $25,187,500
Active Transportation
Howard Lane Shared Use Path $11,082,500
Active Transportation Safety Projects $15,112,500
Total Cost of Proposition A: $233,060,000
More detailed information on the 2023 Bond process and proposed projects can be found by: visiting the website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/cbac, calling Cynthia McDonald at 512-854-9418 or emailing us at: 2023Bond@traviscountytx.gov
Proposition B - Parks and Open Spaces
Parks and Open Spaces
Investments in land conservation for uses including recreation, open space preservation, and agriculture, and to protect air and water quality.
Arkansas Bend Park Phase III
Construction of a community group building and associated park improvements.
Bee Creek Sports Complex
Construction of synthetic sports fields, a pavilion, and walking trails.
Onion Creek Greenway West to McKinney Falls
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from the US 183 and Onion Creek trailhead west to McKinney Falls State Park.
Onion Creek Greenway US-183 East to Moya Park
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from the US 183 and Onion Creek trailhead east to Moya Park.
Gilleland Creek Greenway - Phase 1
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from Northeast Metro Park to Ben E. Fisher Park, with additional improvements to Ben E. Fisher Park.
Southeast Metro Park Improvements
Engineering and construction of synthetic sports fields.
Strategic Parkland Acquisition and Conservation
Acquire land for parks and conservation along existing greenway corridors, in the Post Oak Savannah and Springs, Lake Travis and adjoining watersheds Cow Creek, Gilleland Creek, Onion Creek, Wilbarger Creek, Pedernales River, and Colorado River areas.
Parks and Open Spaces
Investments in land conservation for uses including recreation, open space preservation, and agriculture, and to protect air and water quality.
Arkansas Bend Park Phase III
Construction of a community group building and associated park improvements.
Bee Creek Sports Complex
Construction of synthetic sports fields, a pavilion, and walking trails.
Onion Creek Greenway West to McKinney Falls
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from the US 183 and Onion Creek trailhead west to McKinney Falls State Park.
Onion Creek Greenway US-183 East to Moya Park
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from the US 183 and Onion Creek trailhead east to Moya Park.
Gilleland Creek Greenway - Phase 1
Construction of greenway trails and amenities from Northeast Metro Park to Ben E. Fisher Park, with additional improvements to Ben E. Fisher Park.
Southeast Metro Park Improvements
Engineering and construction of synthetic sports fields.
Strategic Parkland Acquisition and Conservation
Acquire land for parks and conservation along existing greenway corridors, in the Post Oak Savannah and Springs, Lake Travis and adjoining watersheds Cow Creek, Gilleland Creek, Onion Creek, Wilbarger Creek, Pedernales River, and Colorado River areas.
Proposition B - Parks and Open Spaces cost estimates
The Parks and Open Space Proposition allows voters to approve or reject funds for improving the park system and conserving land. The $276,440,000, earmarked for park projects will be used to acquire parkland and conservation easements, build new recreational facilities, and protect natural and cultural resources in the County Park system.
Proposition B funds will be invested in park and conservation easement projects throughout the County. In eastern Travis County, park funds will be used to acquire land, or interest in parkland, build a system of parks and greenways along the Colorado River and its tributaries, and to improve soccer fields at Southeast Metro Park. In western Travis County, park funds will be used to acquire land or interest in parkland, to complete sports fields at Bee Creek Sports Complex near Lakeway, and to construct a community building at Arkansas Bend Park.
Parks and Open Space
Strategic Parkland Acquisition and Conservation $201,482,000
Onion Creek Greenway $15,515,500
Gilleland Creek Greenway $30,225,000
Southeast Metro Park Synthetic Field Improvements $15,717,000
Arkansas Bend Park Community Building $5,037,500
Bee Creek Sports Complex $8,463,000
Total Cost of Proposition B: $276,440,000
More detailed information on the 2023 Bond process and proposed projects can be found by: visiting the website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/cbac , calling Cynthia McDonald at 512-854-9418 or emailing us at: 2023Bond@traviscountytx.gov
