AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is looking for public input as it develops a long-term streetscape plan for Austin’s Sixth Street, between Congress Avenue and Interstate 35, to improve mobility and safety for visitors.
The project has three designs for the public to choose from, and Austinites have until Oct. 19 to complete the survey online.
Each alternative aims to architect a unique design to accommodate and optimize space for pedestrians, curb access, bikeways and more, the website says. However, all options are preliminary concerts that are subject to changes as the project progresses.
Design #1:
The first alternative shows having lanes for bikes and scooters on both sides of Sixth Street, the website details. The design also includes drop-off and loading sports on one side of the road.
Design #2:
According to the website, the second option also includes lanes for bicyclists and scooters but only on the westbound lanes. Surveyors will also see this design offer curb access for passenger loading and unloading, deliveries and valet. Curb access will also be on one side of the road.
Design #3:
The third design doesn’t have no bike and scooter lanes. However, it will include curb access for passenger drop-offs on one side of the road.
Earlier this year, the city opened up the street to car traffic on weekend nights to help reduce crime in this area of Sixth Street. In August, the city of Austin replaced water-filled barriers with concrete barriers up along 6th Street from Neches to San Jacinto.
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