East 51st Street mobility project
East 51st Street mobility project
Mobility, safety and connectivity improvements are coming to 51st Street from Cameron Road to Berkman Drive. The improvements are funded by the 2012 Austin Mobility Bond.
About the Project
Status: In Design
About the Project
The 2012 East 51st Street Vision Plan calls for a coordinated, multimodal corridor that calms traffic, supports walking and biking, and strengthens connections between Windsor Park, Mueller, and nearby parks and trails. The vision includes a more active, mixed-use environment west of Berkman Drive and a greener, parkway-style character to the east that enhances safety, access, and neighborhood vitality.
Project Scope Map
Rendering of East 51st Street
Vision Plan Goals
- Safer and more comfortable for walking, biking, and transit
- Calmer traffic with improved bicycle and pedestrian safety
- A greener boulevard feel with trees, medians, trails, and bike facilities
How the Design Supports the Vision
- Raised medians and pedestrian/bicycle improvements
- Travel lanes organized to support safe, more predictable vehicle movement
- Intersection upgrades that strengthen neighborhood connections
Project Documentation
View the East 51st Street Vision Plan (February 2012)
View the East 51st Street Preliminary Engineering Report (June 2015)
View the East 51st Street 90% Design Schematic (June 2026)