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CENTRAL TEXAS PHILHARMONIC ...at the movies Page 9
MARCH 2020
Schroeder Considers Mobility Options
Candidate for Mayor Josh
Schroeder says he has talked to many people in the community about road needs; "I've come to believe our most pressing road needs are (1) Shell Road; (2) projects in Southeast
Georgetown; and (3) alternate routes to relieve congestion on Williams Dr." The City is in the process of forming a citizen bond committee to come up with a recommendation to council for a bond package to
take to the voters in November. "One of the threshold issues the committee and council will have to address is the size and scope of the bond," Schroeder says. "Do we want to pass a larger
bond package that tries to cover the next ten years of transportation needs? Or do we want to limit the bond package to a smaller amount that addresses only our immediate needs?" The Shell Road development has created a lot of traffic on that two-lane road, and Council Member Kevin Pitts says there is more to come. "While the City would need to work with the state to accomplish it, the intersection of SR195 and Shell is also an area that we need to look at closely." Schroeder believes the growth rate in Southeast Georgetown stands out. "The density in the area will require that we address the roads that were designed as rural county roads. It is one of my campaign priorities to encourage more commercial development in Southeast Georgetown, which
EARLY VOTING FOR THE MAYORAL ELECTION STARTS APRIL 20. ELECTION DAY IS MAY 2. will simultaneously help with traffic throughout the city and help build a sales tax base to complement the residential property tax base." On Williams Drive, which is the most pressing need for many in town, he says it is important to note there is little to be done to change the road itself. "What we can do is develop more alternate routes to relieve the current congestion. We can do this by building more north-south routes to get people to 195, 29, and Leander Road. We can also acquire and require the creation of parallel 'slip streets'." Additional projects may include sidewalks in the downtown area. "We need to not only improve sidewalks for walkability, but we are in dire need of improvements for those with mobility challenges.
The square is difficult to enjoy for those with mobility issues and all citizens should be able to enjoy our beautiful downtown." He says we can also expect to discuss Wolf Ranch Parkway to address the growth and development in Rivery, Wolf Ranch subdivision, and the commercial development with Academy Sports. "Those roads are only going to grow in traffic volume and be busier." Schroeder says transportation concerns echo the sentiments of his campaign in a general sense. "Addressing our transportation issues is integral to maintaining our small-town community feel. Council has stepped up to take action, and my campaign is committed to supporting council and our citizen committee in developing a bond package that our community can support."
A Look Back at Ross' Achievements Hood Reflects on Mobility Solutions S at the Williamson Museum The Williamson Museum
announced the resignation of Executive Director, Mickie Ross last month. Ross served the museum in a variety of roles since 2000, from board member to volunteer and staff member. “I am very proud of the work the museum has done to play such an important role in the community,” Ross stated. “Last year was
amazingly successful and I look forward to the plans the museum has for the future. It has been an honor to serve the community in this way.”
Her Legacy
Thanks, in large part, to Ross' efforts, the Williamson Museum is as much a Georgetown visitors’ attraction as it is a repository of our county history and an opportunity for lovers of
history to be a part of it all. Ross is a sixth generation Texan. She became a member of the museum board in 2000 as it was Continued p. 6
hawn F. Hood is a candidate for City Council, District 2. He echoes what others are thinking about Road Bonds and is pleased to note that the City is also taking a step back from planning on the downtown garage. "It is a positive move to survey the citizens again and reconsider other sites." Hood says although the garage is pressing in his District, mobility remains the biggest question across the city. "I believe we
should look at a three- to five-year bond. It requires less money and we can see the results quickly. We can assess results and re-direct as necessary without being obligated to longer-term
contracts. Most people don't realize the Southwest Bypass has already been ten years in the making. Ten years from now, our needs may be completely different than what we think today. We need to be able to address development as it happens." He is pleased with the construction of new fire stations and support for community safety, but is eager to take on the role of council member and "shore up our A-game" for better transportation solutions.
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