TxDOT Meeting:
I-35/WB Pkwy Diverging Diamond

Thursday, November 21 • 7pm
WB Community Center • 2106 Klattenhoff

Engineers from TxDOT will give a short presentation on the continued improvements along I-35 and plans for renovation of the intersection at I-35 and Wells Branch Pkwy followed by a Q & A session.  They’ll have a representative on hand to record input from residents.

Along with the presentation, TxDOT will also have the complete map system for this project on display and be available to answer any questions you may have after the presentation.

In addition to North and Southbound HOV lanes from the 45 toll road down to 290/2222, this highway project includes a major overhaul of our Wells Branch Parkway & I-35 intersection, changing it to a ‘Diverging Diamond’ traffic pattern like they recently put in near IKEA at exit 257 on I-35.  The plan also includes creating bike and pedestrian routes so we can walk and bike across I-35 safely.

The link below has lots of information on what’s planned.  Please review and spread the word – this is our chance to ask questions or raise any concerns.

https://capexnorth.mobility35openhouse.com

Taryn Feigen from Rep. Israel’s office will be there to answer any legislative questions regarding this project.

For those of you who’ve expressed the desire for additional dedicated lanes at the Shoreline/Burnet Rd (1325) intersection, an engineer for that area will also be on hand to take input and answer questions.

Please make every effort to come!

Early Voting Begins!

by Christine Bloemsma

Hello, neighbors, and happy fall!  As one of our MANY neighborhood Volunteer Deputy Registrars of voters for Travis County, I wanted to bring together some important election information for you all in one place, and I’d like to ask you to add voting to your calendar for this busy season if you were registered to vote on or before Monday, October 7, 2019.

Generally, the attention and turnout will be on the national primaries and Presidential elections in March and November of 2020, but remember: odd years are worth your time as well!

Historically, odd-year elections get lost in the shuffle.  Texas voter turnout in 2017?  Less than six percent.  Travis County generally has a more-energized electorate, but still brought out only 13.4% of registered voters in 2017.

What’s on the ballot?

To be sure what you’ll see before you go, Travis County voters can use the “voter lookup” feature on this web-page:  https://www.votetravis.com/vexpress/display.do which will find the voter and display a sample ballot.

The League of Women Voters also has a very thorough, nonpartisan voter’s guide: https://lwvaustin.org/voter-guide/

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 – General Election (Constitutional)

Early Voting:
Monday, October 21, 2019 – Friday, November 1, 2019

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked):
Friday, October 25, 2019

Travis early voting locations: https://countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/polling-locations.html

Williamson early voting locations: https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Elections/Voting-in-Person/Early-Voting

**NOTE:  the two-county site at McNeil High School’s Performing Arts Center will not be open this year.  Travis County voters may vote at Northwest YMCA across McNeil from the high school. Williamson ballots will not be available at that location.Your vote is your voice!  See you around the neighborhood!