Overview

• The council secured funding for a pedestrian beacon on North Lamar Boulevard set to be operational by December 2025.
• Council members Zo Qadri, Mike Siegel and Chito Vela outlined targeted short-term improvements, including new sidewalks plus upgraded pedestrian crossings.
• Officials underscored the need to resolve drainage issues before commencing comprehensive corridor reconstruction.
• Long-term safety enhancements will rely on funding from the 2026 bond as well as partnerships with TxDOT and CAMPO.
• The initiative responds to years of safety appeals by North Austin Muslim Community Center members after the July 27 death of Imam Islam Mossaad.