New Urban Trail Segments Coming to Southeast Austin

The City of Austin will build a new segment of urban trail in Southeast Austin that will provide a new option for students biking or walking to Linder Elementary School.

Austin City Council approved the acquisition of a 5.4-acre property for $1.34 million along Metcalfe Road and Burleson Road. In addition to expanding access as part of Austin’s Safe Routes to School program, the trail will also expand access to Mabel Davis Park and improve the existing surface trail along Country Club Creek.

Funding for the acquisition comes from the Parks and Recreation Department, Watershed Protection Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Austin Water.

Austin City Council also approved a wastewater improvement contract for Country Club Creek at Thursday’s meeting. In addition to upgrading wastewater and water infrastructure, the project will also provide new surface greenbelt, lighting and concrete trails in the area.

For more information on Austin City Council’s actions at Thursday’s meeting, please visit the meeting website.