Milwood Neighborhood Assoc.

Folks, on Saturday we got a couple of reports of yard signs getting stripped out of people’s yards in our neighborhood, apparently pretty systematically and on multiple streets, and I was asked to say something about it.

This is a politically active neighborhood, and as a regular election judge, I can tell you it is active across all political persuasions. But we also come together often as a community, which is based on respect, a common base of experience, and a love of our town. As we head into the home stretch on an important election, let’s remember those connections, and respect the free speech of all of our neighbors, and leave their yard signs alone. If you disagree, put up your own. Yay America.

P.S. In case it’s not completely clear, stealing yard signs, is, well, stealing. It is not a prank, it is theft. Look out for your neighbors just like you would any of the rest of their property.

From Allison Alvarado, Summitt PTA President, (allia@austin.rr.com)

Good afternoon everyone,

We are looking for a few volunteers to help maintain traffic flow for the next two weeks of school. We need at least 2 volunteers in the morning and in the afternoons. We are having issues with people driving thru the park lots in the wrong direction and others parking on or too near the crosswalks. I know that we are planning on making a point at Back To School night to make sure that parents are informed. But until then we need parents to help. This is a huge safety issue and for those parking to close to the cross walks it could be a $250 fine.

If you can help please let me know as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Allison Alvarado
Summitt PTA President

While not a North Austin issue at first blush, good predictible circulation downtown is helpful when we have to get around downtown. Cap Metro is consolidating a sometimes confusing Dillo route schedule into one that is straighforward and comes more often. I think it is a good move. Here is a new map if you are heading downtown.

http://www.capmetro.org/riding/current_schedules/maps/new%20dillo%20map.pdf

A couple of updates to the NBG zoning. They have a fairly extensive site here http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/north_burnet.htm with lots of information. The lead planner stays in contact with Milwood, so we’ll give you updates as they accumulate.

The next time we should hear something new will be on Spetember 9th. That will be the public presentation at the Planning Commission (6pm, City Hall) about proposed zoning changes.

Capital Metro is nearing several major milestones in the All System’s Go! Long Range Transit Plan, including the impending introduction of MetroRail service. MetroRail service on the Austin to Leander line will have 9 stops, including one in the North Burnet/Gateway area near Kramer Lane.

Kramer Station will be located just south of the intersection of the Capital Metro rail line and Kramer Lane – just east of Burnet Road. Capital Metro has begun upgrading tracks at Kramer Station and plans to begin platform construction soon.

Capital Metro plans to adjust bus routes and schedules to connect Kramer Station to surrounding neighborhoods, major employers and activity centers. Kramer Station is also a future stop for MetroRapid service. Capital MetroRapid is a new service offering enhanced passenger amenities, including real-time bus arrival information at all MetroRapid stops, 10-minute frequency during peak hours and 15 minutes during off-peak service, with bus travel times reduced up to 20 percent.

For more information on Capital MetroRail and Kramer Station, please visit http://allsystemsgo.capmetro.org/capital-metrorail.shtml

Drive safe around Summitt, folks, kiddos are back in session!