Milwood Neighborhood Assoc.

After the sad news of a devastating fire in Milwood this week, our thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors who were affected.

Take a moment and test your fire alarms now then make an escape plan and remember to regularly test your alarms and if you see something you feel is concerning and could be an emergency call 911 right away just as this Milwood neighbor did.

http://www.kvue.com/story/news/2015/02/03/one-hurt-in-sidereal-drive-fire/22784717/

For Info on Smoke Alarms or Austin Fire Dept’s Free Smoke Alarm & Free Home Hazard Assessment Programs, go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/smoke-alarms

Or call:
(512) 974-0299 — Free Smoke Alarm Hotline
(512) 974-0290 — Public Education Main Line

It is the vision of the Austin Fire Department that every home and every citizen be protected by at least one smoke alarm. The FREE SMOKE ALARM program offers a free smoke alarm to any resident of Austin who is in need. The only prerequisites are that the citizen reside in a privately-owned home and have a genuine need for our assistance.

The City of Austin is hosting two free upcoming events that may be of interest to District 7 community members: Step into Spring, a three-day family fun activity, and the Open Government Symposium, an informative all-day event discussing open government and transparency.

“Step into Spring” takes the place of the Austin New Year’s celebration that was cancelled due to forecasts of inclement weather. The events occur at Mueller neighborhood on March 22 and March 25, and April 1, and will feature bands, performers and hands-on activities for Austin families (see attached flyer for details).

The Thinkery and Mad Tiger Festival have stepped forward as community partners to produce the events with entertainment provided by the City of Austin. Many of the Step into Spring performers were originally slated to be part of the Austin New Year’s celebration. Here’s hoping for great weather as the city collectively welcomes spring!

The City will host its second Open Government Symposium on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 301 W. Second St. It will feature five panels of legal experts discussing open government issues, including the role of an ethics and compliance program in supporting government transparency. Opening remarks will be given by Mayor Steve Adler. To register for the symposium and view the full agenda, visit austintexas.gov/opengov2015.

Though very different events, both are open to the public and offer a free opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in Austin within the arts scene and government world. Step into Spring flyer

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation launched the 183 North Mobility Project in August 2013 to thoroughly analyze the eight-mile segment of US 183 between SH 45 North and MoPac and determine the best options for managing congestion, providing a reliable transit route and facilitating reliable emergency response. We are hosting an Open House to provide the public with more information about proposed mobility improvements.

183 North Mobility Project Open House
Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00pm
Westwood High School (cafeteria) at 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, 78750

Open House attendees will be able to review and provide input on the preliminary design of the tolled Express Lanes concept, which will include more than $5 million in enhancements to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. In addition, the project proposes extending the fourth non-tolled general purpose lane where only three exist now to provide a total of four non-tolled general purpose lanes in each direction continuously between MoPac and SH 45 North.

Project team members will be available at the Open House to answer questions and provide information about the study. The public will also have the opportunity to submit comments. No formal presentations are planned and community members are invited to come and go at their convenience.

For those unable to attend in person, a Virtual Open House will be available on www.183North.com from March 6 – 16, 2015. Visitors will be able to review exhibits, fill out a community survey, and submit comments and questions.

More information about the 183 North Mobility Project can be found online at www.183North.com.