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Austin City Council approves resolution opposing Parmer Lane highway plan

Austin City Council approved a resolution directing city staff to work with regional transportation agencies to prioritize safety, walking, biking and transit in proposed Parmer Lane improvements. The resolution opposes a plan to convert the corridor into a multilane highway with frontage roads.

Where
Austin, Travis County and Williamson County
When
Oct. 22, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis Williamson

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Austin City Councilapproved the resolution
  • Krista LaineCouncil Member, resolution sponsor
  • Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)recommended the highway conversion plan
  • Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)collaborating on transportation improvements
  • Connected Central Texastransportation advocacy group opposing the plan

The facts

  • CAMPO recommended converting Parmer Lane between RM 1431 and MoPac into a four-lane highway with frontage roads.2
  • The proposal would add four frontage road lanes north of SH 45 and six frontage road lanes south of SH 45.2
  • CAMPO's Transportation Policy Board adopted Parmer Lane as one of 10 regional corridors to study in 2021.2
  • Austin has adopted a 50-50 mode share goal to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to no more than 50% by 2039.2
  • The resolution directs city staff to work with CAMPO and TxDOT to encourage plans incorporating trails, bike lanes and pedestrian safety.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Connected Central Texas estimated the highway conversion would bring 40-75 million more vehicle miles of driving per year.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • City leaders Highway project could divide neighborhoods and endanger pedestrians and cyclists.1
  • Connected Central Texas New highway would be the wrong direction for Parmer and Austin.1
  • Council Member Krista Laine Converting Parmer into a highway with elevated lanes mirrors problems seen on Interstate 35.1
  • Council Member Krista Laine Sufficient analysis has not been completed to conclude the current plan best serves Austin residents.2

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  1. Austin leaders push back on Parmer Lane highway plan Austin Current Not rated, October 22, 2026
  2. Austin pushes back on proposed Parmer Lane highway conversion Community Impact Newspaper Not rated, October 22, 2026

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