CAMPO Survey

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Administrator
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is soliciting input via an online survey about the region's transportation future, including those areas, such as sidewalks and transit, that should be priorities for funding and investment.  The survey takes only about 5 minutes to take, but will be used to determine the next 25 years of transportation planning, funding, and implementation.   
"People, Planning and Preparing for the Future" is the new regional transportation plan under development with your input. Get involved by taking the '3 Concepts' survey, visiting a traveling info booth, orrequesting a CAMPO speaker for your group or organization. The '3 Concepts' survey will be open until October 15, 2009.

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Crime Increase in Milwood – on KXAN

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bethany

Crime Increase in Milwood – on KXAN

Neighbors,

Please be on alert as there has been an increase in reported crime around Milwood.  Burglaries are occurring during the day, presumably while people are at work.  It seems that the thieves are entering homes through backyards by either kicking in a door or breaking a window.  Please be aware as you drive around our neighborhood, and report any suspicious activity to the policy immediately.  APD is working to help us put a stop to these break-ins.

We will have a chance to discuss this increase in crime with our APD District Rep at our Fall General Meeting on Wednesday, September 30.  Please join us to learn more.

The issue of increased crime in NW Austin was also highlighted by KXAN.  Click HERE to read the story.  The story should also be airing on the 6:00 news tonight (Wednesday night).  After it airs, the link to the story should be posted to their website. 

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Upcoming events

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Administrator

Spring General Meeting – Wednesday, September 30

Please attend your neighborhood Fall General Meeting Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm in the Milwood Library.  Topics of discussion will include:

~Office Dunn, our District Rep with APD, will be here to discuss with us the recent increase burglaries in our area.  He will also have information regarding starting a Neighborhood Watch program.

~An update on the Cap Metro MetroRail timeline and mention of a proposed fare hike.

~National Night Out is Tuesday October 6…..keep reading…..

National Night Out – Tuesday, October 6

Details are still being ironed out for Milwood’s National Night Out gathering, but for now, save the date!  This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and discuss current events for our part of town.

Neighborhood Garage Sale (aka Fall Clean Sweep Day!) – Saturday, October 17

Clean out those closets and that garage, because we’re having another neighborhood-sponsored garage sale day!  We will post ads in various outlets and place signage throughout the surrounding streets, listing addresses of any of you who will be having a garage sale that day.  If you would like your address on the list of participating households, please contact us with your address HERE.

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Why commuters are still waiting on Cap Metro’s train

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Administrator

Thanks to our Milwood neighbor Damon for pointing out this interesting article about the Commuter Rail and it’s current status.
Transit agency says it didn’t realize how daunting a task planning, building and operating a rail line could be. Read full article

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Local neighborly event – Sept 20

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Administrator

Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 4410 Duval Road, Austin TX 78727, is hosting a “Hi Neighbor” Picnic at 12:30 Sunday, September 20, 2009, free of charge as a tribute to all our neighbors and friends.  There will be moon walks with special games and activities for the children plus a special concert performed by the Austin Wonder Brass division of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble at 1:30 pm.  For more information and directions call the church office: 346-3124.

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Austin Police Department-Traffic Survey

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Administrator

The Austin Police Department Highway Enforcement Command is conducting a survey for its Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program education grant. Your participation in this survey will assist us with our education and communication efforts for the grant.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=h5uaOVPHiAawrPo48YIR9A_3d_3d

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Parks and Rec Survey

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Administrator

The Parks and Recreation Department is asking for community input through a public survey on the existing off-leash areas. The information will be used by the department and the Off-Leash Advisory Committee to learn more about our park users regarding improvement and operations decisions. Select this link to take the survey .

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