On March 24, the City of Austin installed a full four-way stop with crosswalks at the intersection of Hillview and Greenlee in Tarrytown, a significant step toward improving neighborhood safety. This long-awaited change, requested years ago, was fast-tracked following a tragic accident at the intersection in the fall. Thanks to the tireless efforts of a dedicated city traffic engineer and community advocacy, the request gained urgency, culminating in the addition of a four-way stop and crosswalks to the neighborhood.
The new four-way stop aims to protect area residents, Casis Elementary and O. Henry Middle School carpool drivers, school administrators and staff, tweens on motorized bikes, WAYA participants, preschools off of Exposition, local business owners, and contractors. Furthermore, the crosswalks will provide safer passage for pedestrians, addressing concerns about speeding and visibility in this busy area, which serves as a cut-through to the many activities on Exposition Boulevard.
Regarding the safety addition to the neighborhood, Tarrytown resident Debbie Hanna, who has lived with husband Mark at the NW affected corner for 23 years shared, “I respect the pressure our city traffic managers face often from residents seeking relief from speed and traffic intensity inside what should be quiet neighborhood streets but this intersection has proven to be a cut-through hot spot for several years. A wonderful city engineer made several site visits to collect and analyze data. Each time I visited with her, she was quick to respond that she would do everything possible to provide relief. And she did!”
West Austin News encourages all neighbors to spread the word and stay vigilant as the community adjusts to this change. A special “thank you” to all the community members and the city engineer involved in this laborious undertaking. Let’s work together to keep Tarrytown safe for everyone.
