David Voelkel, longtime resident of the Estates of Westridge, spoke up at the meeting on Dec. 11 where Travis County presented options for an evacuation route out of Steiner. Route F, the only permanent route option, took up the majority of the comment and question period. The vast majority of those at the meeting expressed they are in favor of the emergency only road but not a permanent road.
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
More than 150 people crowded into Towne Square Community Center on Dec. 11 as residents from Steiner Ranch and surrounding areas listened to Travis County’s presentation about the top three proposed evacuation routes that are now on the table for consideration. Community members asked questions and gave feedback after a presentation.
Route F — the only route that is also a permanent option — was presented on Dec. 5 as the county’s top choice at a meeting in Steiner with residents who live near the proposed route F path. Residents who use the Westridge fields and park were also at the meeting since F would greatly affect that area.
But after overwhelmingly negative feedback on Dec. 5 on the subject of a permanent road, the county is slowing down the process and pulled together the Dec. 11 meeting in short order in an effort to get more community feedback.
By SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News