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Jessica LaRusso May 1 2025 at 7:46AM on page 2

Suggestion

I strongly oppose widening of Serene Hills Drive. I'm disappointed in the continued lack of forethought on how to account for the rate of growth and expansion of Lakeway. Expansion of Serene Hills Drive doesn't solve that problem rather exasperate existing ones. It is ill-conceived to position expansion of Serene Hills Drive (SHD) would improve flow. It will not. It will worsen given you will continue to intentionally direct any and all traffic flow from 71 to 620 (and vice versa) via Serene Hills Drive. You will deliberately devalue the homes within the Serene Hills neighborhood, which are already dealing with the impact of the Business Park built across 71 and approval of an unsightly auto center right at the entrance of the neighborhood. This update will exponentially increase congestion on SHD and Flint Rock road and most certainly create an already increasing safety risk for families and children of serene hills by trying to widen SHD.

As taxpayers and residents of Lakeway, I expect our city to protect the communities and neighborhood within it. This expansion poses a true safety risk, health risk from pollution, and ruin of an upscale and desirable community and will further devalue homes. This will drive people to leave Lakeway.

Calvin Fair Apr 30 2025 at 11:30PM on page 2

Suggestion

Respectfully, I believe paving a road connecting Joseph Drive and Highway 620 is unnecessary, and I oppose this proposal.

Krishna K Apr 30 2025 at 10:40PM on page 2

Suggestion

I respectfully oppose the proposal to widen Serene Hills Drive to four lanes. As a daily user of this road, I have rarely encountered congestion outside of brief periods during school drop-off and pick-up times, which dissipate quickly. Since the ban on large trucks, the roadway has been notably calm and safe for residents and visitors throughout the day and on weekends.

Beyond the obvious financial implications to taxpayers, widening the road would negatively impact the character and tranquility of our neighborhood. The current tree-lined median, which is a hallmark of Serene Hills, would be lost, and noise levels would increase for the hundreds of families living nearby. Increased traffic and higher speeds could also make it more dangerous for residents, especially children and pedestrians, to cross the street or access public trails. The addition of more lanes does not address existing safety concerns, such as the blind hill and lack of effective traffic calming measures

Home values are also at risk. Studies have shown that road expansions can lead to a decrease in property values, which would ultimately reduce property tax revenue for the city and place further pressure on local taxpayers.

Finally, the proposed widening does not address the root causes of congestion. The expanded section would still funnel traffic onto roads that are not slated for widening, creating new bottlenecks and failing to provide meaningful long-term relief.

Instead of widening Serene Hills Drive, I urge city leaders to consider proven traffic calming measures-such as speed bumps, lane narrowing, or improved signage-that enhance safety without sacrificing the character and quality of our neighborhood. Please preserve what makes Serene Hills special and reject this unnecessary expansion

Gayle Hamilton Apr 30 2025 at 9:37PM on page 1

There is absolutely no way expanding Serene Hills Dr would be good for the community. Quite the contrary, let’s make it a gated community at 71 and Flintrock.

Sheila Lane Apr 30 2025 at 9:23PM on page 2

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Like many others have said, I am against serene hills drive turning into a 4 lane road. Serene Hills is a community, a neighborhood. It is not the place for a 4 lane road going through the middle of it to attract increased traffic to cut over to Lakeway and 620 and the high school. When the new high school is built, the traffic needing to cut over will decrease. A lot of this traffic is for the high school. 4 lanes would increase traffic noice and be a major disturbance to residents of serene hills. It would also demo the beautiful medians and landscaping that serene hills has. It’s undeniable how beautiful the neighborhood is when you drive in off hwy 71. If you add 4 lanes you will take away a lot of its beauty and appeal. Kids, elderly, parents pushing strollers walk the side walks up and down serene hills drive the very little sidewalks that are even in serene hills. If you widen to 4 lanes, it will demo our only sidewalks we even have to walk on. Kids also cross serene hills drive to go over to the La Campana Park from the other side of the neighborhood. If it turned into 4 lanes it will be very dangerous even more than it already is for kids to cross traffic. Please listen to all of us. Do not expand serene hills drive.

Nancy Bauman Apr 30 2025 at 8:59PM on page 2

Suggestion

Widening Serene Hills Drive (#3) would negatively impact our neighborhood with increased noise, air pollution from heavier traffic, and a higher risk of accidents. Additionally traffic will have a severe negative impact on homes who back up to Serene Hills Drive and I believe we would see a decline in property values for our community. This neighborhood is a community that walks their dogs, bikes the trails and enjoys the beautiful "serene" drive in from their busy lives. Alternatively, extending Flint Rock Road (#2) offers a solution to improve traffic flow between 620 and Highway 71.

David Rapoport Apr 30 2025 at 7:21PM on page 2

Suggestion

Widening Serene Hills Drive would be a travesty to this part of Lakeway. As someone who owns a piece of property that directly backs up to Serene Hills Drive, the additional amount of traffic literally on the opposite side of my fence would require my family and I to reconsider living in Lakeway. Any active member of the Lakeway community can see that this is not a viable solution and I hope the council recognizes what a grave error this would be.

in reply to TD's comment

AZ Apr 30 2025 at 5:51PM on page 2

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Yes! Fix Hamilton pool road & hwy 71!

AZ Apr 30 2025 at 5:48PM on page 2

Suggestion

Great point! Let's make the Serene Hills neighborhood road the same lane size as Hwy 71. This would be perfect for kids and families crossing from one side of the neighborhood to another.

Robert Apr 30 2025 at 5:44PM on page 2

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This is a terrible idea to widen Serene Hills. It will ruin our neighborhood.

c2 Apr 30 2025 at 5:37PM on page 2

As residents of Serene Hills, we are opposed to widening Serene Hills Drive and are deeply concerned about the potential impact on our community. The increase in vehicular traffic would introduce significant safety risks and lessen property values. We urge decision makers not to consider this proposal as a viable option.

Steve Purdy Apr 30 2025 at 5:20PM on page 2

Totally oppose widening Serene Hills from State Hwy 71 to Lakeway Boulevard to alleviate traffic along RM620 to minor arterial that can adopt to existing ROW available.
Point being most vehicles are using Serene Hills and Flint Rock as a short cut in lieu of 71, Bee Cave Pwy to 620 as it saves them 8-10 minutes, 4-6 additional red lights and several additional miles.
To create a 4 lane thoroughfare through a residential area, and our neighborhood to Lakeway Boulevard will increase the travel time and distance, of these pass throughers. They won’t use your proposed route and will continue to use Flint Rock as a short cut.
Also let’s address the elephant in the room, the 80 bay warehouse across Hwy 71 on Serene Hills. By widening Serene Hills you are inviting these warehouse transportation vehicles through our neighborhood as well as Lakeway throughout all hours of the day and night! We had previously requested No Thru Truck traffic on Serene Hills Dr.
As others have said people don’t stop at the stop signs, they roll through them. Widening the road to 4 lanes will encourage more roll throughs and increases the interaction risk of pedestrians and vehicles.

Sharon St Pierre Apr 30 2025 at 4:18PM on page 1

Suggestion

It is unbelievable that the City of Lakeway is even considering widening Serene Hills Drive #3 AGAIN! All of us who live in Serene Hills have worked very hard with the City Council to take this option OFF the table the first time it was presented. The City Council worked with us to make Serene Hill Drive safer, by first, putting in the Yield Signs, and when that didn't work, the chance was made to Stop Signs (which cars ignore very often) and then, lowing the Speed Limit, and just recently approving a NO THRU TRUCKS SIGN so our neighbors could cross the street safely. Unfortunately, this only happened after the last vitality on Flint Rock Rd. We have ONLY one playing area for the entire community on our side of Serene Hills Drive adults and children use, which is currently being updated, using money from the HOA so the ENTIRE neighbor can enjoy it.
This is a NEIGHBORHOOD, with two sides for it's residents, not a Minor Arterial to improve traffic flow. Putting Serene Hills Drive back on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan shows no regard for the City of Lakeway's residents safety!!

Pedro Cosculluela Apr 30 2025 at 4:10PM on page 2

Serene Hills is busy road as it is. We already see significant traffic jams with people cutting through Serene Hills to get in between 71 and Flint Rock. Cara speed through all the time and consistently blow through the stop signs. Adding another lane in each direction would create a significant safety hazard while increasing the traffic significantly through our neighborhood.

in reply to Stephen Guty's comment

Stephen Guty Apr 30 2025 at 3:37PM on page 2

Fat fingers above--road project--although I'm not sure the toads would approve either.

John Sumpter Apr 30 2025 at 3:15PM on page 2

Suggestion

We strongly object to the proposed widening of Serene Hills Drive. This is fundamentally residential - home to families with children. This will increase vehicle volume, speed, and increase safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and children. It will degrade the quiet character of neighborhoods, increase noise, pollution, property values, and quality of live. We urge the city to prioritize the safety and well-being of existing residents over facilitating inter-highway traffic through our community.

KA Apr 30 2025 at 3:00PM on page 2

We are strongly opposed to widening of Serene Hills. This poses a huge safety issue for our neighborhood. As someone who enjoys running and walking around the neighborhood, I would not feel safe or comfortable having to cross 4 lanes of traffic. This is a small neighborhood that already does not have sidewalks within it. This would completely divide the 2 sides of the neighborhood making it very challenging to embrace our small community. Widening of Serene Hills will only cause more back up due to funneling at Flintrock. This is a terrible idea and alternatives should be strongly considered.
I have been in favor of gating off each side completely to protect our residences if this were to ever be possible.

Clint M Apr 30 2025 at 2:55PM on page 2

Why stop at just 4 lanes? Let's make it an 8-lane highway through a quiet residential neighborhood.

Forrest Apr 30 2025 at 2:53PM on page 2

Suggestion

Has anyone seen Serene Hills Dr during one of our recent Snowpacalypse storms?
Anyone at anytime can observe the traffic at Serene Hills Dr during our unpredictable weather but I would really have to see school busses sliding down the Hill. Just drive down it now and use your imagination. The slope on this road would be one of the most dangerous intersections in all of Lakeway.
Please look into what it would take to make thease hills safe.

Michelle McConnell Apr 30 2025 at 2:33PM on page 2

Suggestion

I strongly oppose the proposed widening of Serene Hills Drive. While we understand the need for thoughtful infrastructure planning in a growing city, this particular proposal would bring significant and lasting harm to our neighborhood without proportionate benefit. Many homes either back up to or directly face Serene Hills Drive. Widening this road would place heavy traffic, noise, and pollution directly at our doorsteps. This degradation of residential quality will undoubtedly lead to a decline in property values. Prospective homeowners are less likely to invest in properties adjacent to major thoroughfares, and existing residents will suffer financial losses on what is often their largest investment.
Serene Hills is home to many families with young children, cyclists, joggers, and pet walkers. The current two-lane configuration already requires vigilance, but remains manageable. A four-lane road, however, would invite higher-speed traffic, cut-through driving, and increased risk of accidents.
Our peaceful, community-oriented streets were not designed for this kind of traffic volume or speed.
Lakeway should prioritize our community livability and preservation of what makes our neighborhoods desirable in the first place.

Forrest Apr 30 2025 at 2:27PM on page 2

We oppose the widening of Serene Hills Drive since this would increase traffic and would make this neighborhood less safe for its residents for so many who walk in this neighborhood and the many children who attend Serene Hills Elementary school. This neighborhood was designed for its greenbelts with nature views and already has more traffic than it should from those cutting through the community using this as a thoroughfare

Joy Maytnier Apr 30 2025 at 2:09PM on page 1

Suggestion

I do not support widening Serene Hills Drive. It does not remedy the traffic already on that road. It still dumps into a two lane road at the bottom of the hill. This will without a doubt decrease home values, with more noise and traffic, that does not make sense.

TD Apr 30 2025 at 2:07PM on page 2

Suggestion

Prioritize a stronger partnership with Bee Cave and TxDOT to address the real traffic issues along Hwy 71 from Spicewood to Bee Cave. Improvements such as signal timing, intersection redesigns, and underpasses are the solutions we need.

Widening a neighborhood street will not meaningfully address the root cause—congestion on Hwy 71 and RM 620—and will only shift the problem into residential areas.

Patrick Apr 30 2025 at 2:05PM on page 2

Cars already race down Serene Hills Drive toward Ringtail Stream Drive as if navigating an F1-style S-turn, creating a high-speed corridor through what was designed to be a quiet residential area. With no stated policy or policing in place to curb reckless driving, it will escalate, increasing the likelihood of collisions.
Additionally, the neighborhood trail system intersects Serene Hills Drive without a designated safe crossing for bikers or hikers. Any increase in traffic volume significantly increases the risk of accidents. Users of the trail system frequently find themselves in precarious situations, navigating speeding vehicles with little protection.
As a runner, I regularly witness cars blowing through stop signs, leading to numerous near misses. If a 6’4” adult wearing reflective gear and safety lights experiences this danger firsthand, imagine the heightened risk for children and pedestrians.
The combination of excessive speed, unchecked traffic, and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure creates an increasingly hazardous environment for everyone on Serene Hills in its current form. Doubling the volume of traffic with no stated policy or policing looking to curb reckless driving and unchecked traffic growth through a residential area will worsen safety hazards for residents and commuters.

nelson.cameronp Apr 30 2025 at 2:04PM on page 2

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Regarding proposal # 8: Providing more options to traverse Lakeway without getting on 620 are exactly what this city needs. I support this idea.

Molly P Apr 30 2025 at 2:03PM on page 3

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I am against the widening of Serene Hills drive. First, it is a safety, value and noise issue for our SERENE neighborhood. Widening it is also a bandaid to the core problem that needs to be addressed instead, which is the lack of care and restrictions on the build and growth of Lakeway. This growth problem is affecting more than just our neighborhood, but it’s affecting our schools, our infrastructure, our beautiful hill country, and more. Get to the root of the problem before more problems get created by making ridiculous decisions like widening Serene Hills Drive!

nelson.cameronp Apr 30 2025 at 2:02PM on page 2

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Regarding option #9, I would like to voice my strong opposition. A) extensions of Barrie and Joseph straight to 620 would have very limited use, as they would be right-turn only onto 620. The neighborhood already has easy access to 620 via the light at Dave Dr. B) The population that, on paper, would benefit the most from having closer access to 620 is the Northwest section of the neighborhood, and as a resident of that portion of the neighborhood (15505 Barrie Dr), I am strongly opposed to this. It takes all but 60 seconds to get to the light at Dave Dr, and adding these connections will only increase traffic in the neighborhood which is currently a safe haven for kids who (as many people want) feel safe to visit and play with friends. C) if the desire behind these proposals is to give residents of the neighborhood more points of egress in the case of emergency, the proposal to connect Farris to Gebron would offer the same benefits and more.

Chris Apr 30 2025 at 2:02PM on page 1

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Do not want Serene Hills widened.....

Shwetha Apr 30 2025 at 1:57PM on page 2

Suggestion

I just read the proposal to Widen Serene Hills Drive, and it is concerning to me as a resident and homeowner in Serene Hills. I am frustrated and disappointed in the direction this community is being taken. The beautiful east trail has been all but destroyed by the water tanks already, and with this road widening, we won’t be able to walk on Serene Hills Drive, with 4 lanes of traffic barreling through this quiet neighborhood!

This is primarily a residential neighborhood and the road widening poses safety safety risks: wider roads = faster traffic, endangering pedestrians/cyclists of this neighborhood.
Additionally, the loss of trees, increased stormwater runoff, higher noise and air pollution because of higher volume of vehicles would reduce the quality of life.

The construction noise, dust, and long-term traffic increases will disrupt our neighborhood’s character and reduce property values.

I urge you to reconsider this project and collaborate with residents on people-centered solutions.

Melanie Schwartz Apr 30 2025 at 1:52PM on page 2

Suggestion

I am writing to voice my opposition to any expansion of Serene Hills Drive. Such a move would be counterproductive for traffic abatement and would run counter to Lakeway’s stated Vision of “preserving our unequalled quality of living in a protected environment of natural resources and cultivated development.”

The increase in vehicles on Serene Hills Drive due to “cut-through” traffic between SH71 and RM620 – by as much as 535% since 2011 -- was anticipated in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and has exceeded that projection. Rather than try to accommodate that increase by adding more lanes – a tactic that only induces more traffic -- we should be trying to discourage cut-through vehicles with a combination of tolls, congestion pricing and fines.

It's beyond obvious that increasing the number of lanes on Serene Hills Drive would make it busier, noisier and less safe. No homeowner wants this. We ask that you apply a more common-sense solution to the problem, one that works for the Lakeway residents you represent.

Fernando Reiter Apr 30 2025 at 1:46PM on page 2

Suggestion

I am completely against widening Serene Hills Dr. It is absurd to widen Serene Hills and reduce traffic on Highlands Blvd. It should be the other way around. It is easier and cheaper to just do the required adjustments to Highlands Blvd. It would also be cheaper to adjust Serene Hills for bike lanes and pedestrians rather than doing it in Highlands Blvd. You got things completely upside down.

Kevin Munkres Apr 30 2025 at 1:41PM on page 2

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First of all, as someone already pointed out, there are homes that are built right up to Serene Hills so practically speaking and for safety, there is no way to widen Serene Hills.
Second, also as someone already pointed out, widening Serene Hills will only make matters worse going into Flintrock and will back traffic up into Serene Hills.
Third, with the distribution center being built across 71 we are already facing an increase of 18-wheeler traffic cutting through our neighborhood, despite the restrictions that went into place because I still see trucks cutting through.
Fourth, if all of the neighborhood comments are ignored and the city proceeds to widen Serene Hills anyway, I would certainly hope that the city would finally start maintaining Serene Hills instead of relying on some "agreement" that the developer put in place where the HOA has to pay for it and the residents are double taxed for something that should be covered by our property tax.
Finally, you can't solve the traffic problems on 620 by simply shifting the traffic through a residential neighborhood and creating new problems, e.g. what are we going to do replace the stop sign with a traffic light? Have you ever seen how much Serene Hills already backs up every morning with high school students?

Judge Robert Lopez Cepero (ret.) Apr 30 2025 at 1:33PM on page 2

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Yhe correct move is to use condemnation proceedings and plan a non-residential route. Bee Cave's ineptitude has already compromised land use....allowing industrial into residential. Awful. Costco & HEB are landowners of of contiguous sites to Serene Hills with plans to build. When do these residents get consideration? Plan a truck friendly commercial/industrIal roadway towards Spicewood. The Serene Hills residents load all their children on buses that traverse all these local schools THROUGH Serene Hills.y guess is there will be a lawsuit...much stronger than the feeble efforts by Bee Cave. I sat for years as a judge mediating these type of land use conflicts. Elected officials can be a hero if they don't let vested interests railroad the residents. RLC

in reply to Carol Aaron's comment

Kevin Munkres Apr 30 2025 at 1:30PM on page 2

Suggestion

I would fully support a gate too. Tired of 18-wheelers and all kinds of construction traffic, on top of all the school traffic, cutting through our neighborhood. It is only going to get worse with that distribution center being built across 71 - highly unlikely they will obey the weight restrictions, I've already seen 18-wheelers cutting through after the restrictions went into place.

Laura Greenwald Apr 30 2025 at 1:25PM on page 2

Suggestion

Begging you not to widen Serene Hill Blvd. Our neighborhood is anchored by this street and this will greatly impact the ascetics and bring more traffic, noise, risk directly through our neighborhood.

Stephen Guty Apr 30 2025 at 1:24PM on page 2

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The topography here would make any toad project not involving tunnels extraordinarily expensive, or unsafe, due to the changes in elevation and road curvature required.

Sarah Bernfeld Apr 30 2025 at 1:17PM on page 2

Suggestion

Though I would love something like a bike trail or pedestrian trail to connect these neighborhoods, creating this connection is turning the Preserve into a cut through around 620. With no sidewalks and a history of kids playing and residents walking their dogs in the neighborhood, this poses a significant risk to the safety and culture of this neighborhood. Recommend reconsidering as a pedestrian / bike trail only.

Fred Schwartz Apr 30 2025 at 12:59PM on page 3

Suggestion

I am writing to voice my opposition to any expansion of Serene Hills Drive. Such a move would be counterproductive for traffic abatement and would run counter to Lakeway’s stated Vision of “preserving our unequalled quality of living in a protected environment of natural resources and cultivated development.”

The increase in vehicles on Serene Hills Drive due to “cut-through” traffic between SH71 and RM620 – by as much as 535% since 2011 -- was anticipated in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and has exceeded that projection. Rather than try to accommodate that increase by adding more lanes – a tactic that only induces more traffic -- we should be trying to discourage cut-through vehicles with a combination of tolls, congestion pricing and fines.

It's beyond obvious that increasing the number of lanes on Serene Hills Drive would make it busier, noisier and less safe. No homeowner wants this. We ask that you apply a more common-sense solution to the problem that works for the Lakeway residents you represent.

Ashley Apr 30 2025 at 12:57PM on page 2

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A connection like this would benefit the residents of Old Lakeway. It could also encourage more bicycle/pedestrian use of the area. Giving the residents of Lakeway a way to access these businesses without getting on 620 is a great idea.

Ashley Apr 30 2025 at 12:54PM on page 2

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I support the idea of families being able to access these schools without getting on 620.

Ashley Apr 30 2025 at 12:49PM on page 2

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This is a good idea.

Ashley Apr 30 2025 at 12:37PM on page 2

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I oppose paving Joseph and Barrie all the way to 620. This would pose a danger to our children and neighbors. The hills are very steep and views are blocked to oncoming traffic/pedestrians. I would like to see Delsie Drive improved and paved all the way from Dave Drive to Barrie, intersecting with Joseph. This would ease traffic on Dave Drive and help with the back up at the light at Dave Drive and 620. (by adding the use of the light at the bank and 620 as way to exit the neighborhood).

Sarah Bernfeld Apr 30 2025 at 12:21PM on page 2

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I strongly oppose the connection of Joseph Drive to 620. This came up a few years ago to strong opposition, one point being the lack of visibility from the top of the street to the midpoint of the part of Joseph before the first stop sign. There are no sidewalks and a lot of pedestrian activity, not to mention steep driveways with basketballs that roll into the street that kids and parents have to chase down. This lack of visibility will put lives of kids at risk. We have a quiet community where kids play outside and we will lose that should we lose safety. I live at 15402 Joseph and will likely move if this happens to protect my children - and that breaks my heart but that's how terrified I am and how real the threat is.

Erwin Trautmann Apr 30 2025 at 11:57AM on page 2

Widening Serene Hills Drive does not address the fundamental cause of the traffic congestion within the region. Regrettably, it can only be perceived as a temporary solution to a much more substantial traffic problems. The root cause lies in RM620 and SH 71, which fail to adhere to traffic efficiency standards in a thriving, contemporary, and rapidly expanding metropolitan area such as Austin. Conversely, the widening of Serene Hills Drive poses significant challenges for the city and its community:

1. It poses a substantial safety concern for young families with children and young high school students
2. It diminishes the home value of a young, modern, high-end, and expanding community. Residents who move into the Serene Hills area may lose its appeal.
3. Long-term expenditures for the city will increase due to road maintenance, potentially including the installation of traffic lights.
4. The city will experience a reduction in real estate taxes.

The Serene Hills community provides a substantial tax base to the city of Lakeway. Increasing traffic volume through the heart of a desirable, high-end community will result in a decrease in home values. An attractive two-way lane with pedestrian and bicycle lanes featuring attractive landscaping is the preferred road design. This road design simplifies the construction of the road connection to Lakeway Boulevard and ultimately to RM620, resulting in significant cost savings and increase of home values.

Melanie Jerdon Apr 30 2025 at 11:51AM on page 2

Question

How and where exactly would this road connect to Barrie Dr. (Preserve neighborhood) as shown on this map? It is non-descript and not listed. There are homes all along Barrie with people living in them who probably don't want a road through their living room. This was also brought up a few years ago with strong resident opposition.

Cindy B Apr 30 2025 at 10:44AM on page 2

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I oppose the widening of Serene Hills Drive. This is a residential street and enough cars are already cutting through as it is. Lakeway and Bee Cave should focus on widening and improving SH71 and RM620.

benjamin Apr 30 2025 at 9:31AM on page 2

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I'm disappointed in the continued lack of forethought on how to account for the rate of growth and expansion of Lakeway. There are no viable options presented to not only account for the continued expansion within this area but to even the alleviate the burden already being placed on current neighborhoods and its residents with the ever-increasing congestion and traffic being experienced. Serene Hills Drive is already an untenable and unsafe option to facilitate the growing volume of traffic flow from 71 to 620. Expansion of Serene Hills Drive doesn't solve that problem rather exasperate existing ones. It is ill-conceived to position expansion of Serene Hills Drive (SHD) would improve flow. It will not. It will worsen given you will continue to intentionally direct any and all traffic flow from 71 to 620 (and vice versa) via Serene Hills Drive. It is an illogical solution to a self-created problem by the city of Lakeway who did nothing to establish multiple arterials that were obviously needed to create an effective flow of traffic from 71 to 620 as the obvious rate of growth increased over the last 10 years. You will deliberately devalue the brand new homes that now line Serene Hills Drive, exponentially increase congestion on SHD and Flint Rock road and most certainly create an already increasing safety risk for families and children of serene hills by trying to widen SHD. How expanding serene hills drive continues to be perceived as an option is baffling. You will drive people out of their homes. You must establish net new thoroughfares and arterials well past the entrance of SHD from 71 and Lakeway Blvd from 620. New arterials and solutions are needed, not expanding on existing problems with existing arterials by expanding.

Julie Flores Apr 30 2025 at 9:28AM on page 2

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I am strongly opposed to the widening of Serene Hills Rd. The majority of traffic is to/from the high school in the morning and afternoon. Otherwise this is a quiet neighborhood road - and should remain as such. When the new high school that was approved by voters is built the traffic on this road will be non-existent. There are homes both facing and backing to this road that would be negatively impacted. This is a neighborhood street not a cut-through. Widening it will also encourage the 18 wheelers from Velocis to use this as a cut through - even though the ordinance is in place. Please do not widen this road - the Flintrock extension is a much better bypass for access to 71 to Bee Creek.

Michael Yee Apr 30 2025 at 9:09AM on page 2

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I do not support the widening of Serene Hills Dr. There is already too much cut through traffic and many of the people that cut through are in a hurry and drive too fast and roll through the stop signs. I think the City should focus on improving 71 and 620 to reduce cut through traffic on Serene Hills Dr and Flint Rock Rd. It's all residential and nothing commercial so the area doesn't need to be used as a cut through and as another commenter suggested there should actually be measures taken to counter the cut through traffic such as gates (wishful thinking) or even speed bumps.

Aditya Apr 30 2025 at 8:56AM on page 2

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I strongly oppose any further widening of Serene Hills Dr. It would make this dangerous for all the families living right next to it. This will not be helpful in resolving any traffic issues but would make things worse. City should focus on creating better infrastructure along RM 620 to fix traffic like reducing traffic lights by making underpasses and not try finding routes between neighborhoods to divert traffic into communities.

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