Thoroughfare Plan
The primary purpose of public streets and sidewalks within the City are to provide a safe and efficient means of transporting people, goods, and services from one place to another. Careful planning of the transportation network within the City is extremely critical in order to provide safe and efficient thoroughfare routes. New development, population growth and the expansion of the City limits make it necessary to continuously amend and update the Thoroughfare Plan to ensure that an orderly, efficient transportation system is in place.
The Thoroughfare Plan designates roadways on the map according to the anticipated demographic and development needs within the City. It is intended to serve as a general plan for future street development by indicating the proposed right-of-way width requirements and providing a typical pavement section. The proposed thoroughfare alignments are conceptual and are not final construction alignments.
A Pedestrian Facilities Plan is also incorporated into the overall Thoroughfare Plan. Future routes of sidewalks, recreational paths, and off-street trails are included in order to provide an efficient community-wide pedestrian system connecting residential areas with recreational, educational and commercial areas.
Implementation of the Thoroughfare Plan is dependent upon several variables and will primarily be driven by private development and, in some cases, through a City Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Additional initiatives may be available through various other local agencies such as the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and/or Travis County. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to schedule the actual construction of future thoroughfare development.
Roadway Classifications
Based on the travel needs and community goals for appearance and character, several typical roadway cross-sections have been developed to specify the basic right-of-way dedication needs and minimum pavement, parkway, median and sidewalk requirements. Each of the City’s streets and roads, existing and future, have been assigned one of the following classifications: State Highway, Regional Arterial, Collector, or Local.
Assignment of streets (both existing and proposed) to one of the thoroughfare classifications is determined largely by its future intended function, not solely by the street’s current function. Some street segments are assigned a particular thoroughfare status even though the existing right-of-way width and/or pavement section does not currently comply with the proposed standard.
1. State Highway – A state highway shall be defined as those roadways that have been and may in the future be so designated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).
significant amount of movements that are by-passing the City. Right-of-way and pavement requirements are determined by TXDOT.
State Highways within the City include the following: State Highway 71.
2. Regional Arterial – A regional arterial shall be defined as those streets providing a link to different local urban areas. This classification of street within the City is typically owned and maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation and will generally serve high- volume travel corridors connecting major generators of traffic within the region. Right-of- way and pavement requirements are determined by TXDOT.
Regional Arterials within the City include the following: Ranch Road 620.
3. Collector – A collector shall be defined as a street that distributes traffic from a regional arterial through the City to their ultimate destination, which may be on a local street or the collector itself. They are essential in planning and managing traffic ingress/egress and movement within residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Their design involves site-specific considerations to ensure that the proper cross-section is provided. Left turn lanes are typically provided at their intersection with other streets and driveways. Free- right turn lanes may be required at their intersection with other Collectors, Regional Arterials or State Highways. On-street parking and single-family residential driveway connections are typically not permitted.
Collector, 2-Lane Undivided (C2U) – a minimum right-of-way width of 60-feet with two (2) lanes of pavement totaling a minimum width of 30-feet face-to-face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter. A minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along both sides of the street.
Collector, 2-Lane Divided (C2D) – a minimum right-of-way width of 80-feet with two (2) lanes of pavement and a minimum 16-foot median (one lane on each side of the median). Each side shall have a minimum pavement width of 15-feet face-to-face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter. A minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along both sides of the street.
Collector, 4-Lane Divided (C4D) – a minimum right-of-way width of 100-feet with four (4) lanes of pavement and a minimum 16-foot median (two lanes on each side of the median). Each side shall have a minimum pavement width of 24-feet face-to-face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter. A minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along both sides of the street.
Collector, 4-Lane Divided with SUP (C4DS) – a minimum right-of-way width of 100-feet with four (4) lanes of pavement and a minimum 16-foot median (two lanes on each side of the median). Each side shall have a minimum pavement width of 24- feet face-to-face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter. A minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along one side of the street and a minimum 10-foot wide shared use path shall be installed along the other side of the street.
Collector, 2-Lane Undivided with SUP (C2US) – a minimum right-of-way width of 60-feet with two (2) lanes of pavement totaling a minimum width of 30-feet face-to- face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter. A minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be installed along one side of the street and a minimum 10-foot wide shared use path shall be installed along the other side of the street.
Existing collector streets within the City include the following: Birrell, Clara Van Road, Debba Drive, Flint Rock Road, Highlands Boulevard, Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway Boulevard, Lakeway Drive, Lohmans Crossing, Lohmans Spur, Main Street, Medical Drive, Murfin Road, Rough Hollow Drive, Serene Hills Drive, and Stewart Road.
4. Local – A local street shall be defined as a low-volume, low-speed street that primarily provides residential access to a collector without being continuous through several districts.
On-street parking is generally permitted. Future local streets are not shown on the Thoroughfare plan as their alignment will depend upon specific development plans.
Local – a minimum right-of-way width of 50-feet with two (2) lanes of pavement totaling a minimum width of 27-feet face-to-face of a standard 6-inch curb and gutter.
A minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk may be required along one or both sides of the street.
Existing local streets include all streets not previously designated as a State Highway, Regional Arterial or a Collector.
Street Design Criteria Summary Table
Min. Min. Paving Min. Min. Min.
Street ROW # Width Median Design Centerline Curb Max.
Type Width Lanes (F-F) Width Speed* Radius* Radius* Grade*
Local 50 2 27 - 30 300 25 15%
Collector
C2U 60 2 30 - 35, 40 470, 725 25, 30 10%
C2D 80 2 15 16 35, 40 470, 725 25, 30 10%
C4D 100 4 24 16 35, 40 470, 725 25, 30 10%
C2US 60 2 30 - 35, 40 470, 725 25, 30 10%
C4DS 100 4 24 16 35, 40 470, 725 25, 30 10%
Reg. Arterial must meet TxDOT standards and requirements (some City requirements may apply)
State Highway must meet TxDOT standards and requirements (some City requirements may apply)
*unless otherwise directed by City and/or LTFR
Roadway System Recommendations
The City of Lakeway “Roadway Thoroughfare Plan” map displays the proposed recommended future roadway network within the City. Parallel road structures should be encouraged along Ranch Road 620 and State Highway 71 to improve accessibility, safety, and reduce traffic on the main thoroughfares. Commercial property should be encouraged to connect with neighboring properties to enable traffic flow between the properties. The major features of this plan are as follows:
1. Flint Rock Road (C4DS) – In order to improve accessibility and safety, the existing section of Flint Rock Road is proposed to be widened to a C4DS from Wild Cherry to Serene Hills.
Additionally, possible future extension to Bee Creek road to create a new parallel road to SH 71. This extension will be classified as a C4DS. In place of a median, consider using turn lanes as needed.
2./3./5. Lohmans Spur (C2US/C4DS) - In order to accommodate a safer path for bicycles and pedestrians parallel to 620, Lohmans Spur from Flintrock Trace to Lohmans Crossing Rd. will be classified as a C2US. In order accommodate significant traffic from the downtown center and retail, the new section of Lohmans Spur from Lohmans Crossing Rd.
to Main Street will be classified as C4DS, this roadway will provide a connection between Lohmans Crossing Rd. and Main Street. It will align with the existing Lohmans Spur.
4. Main Street (C4DS) – This roadway is classified as a C4DS and will provide a new connection between Ranch Road 620 and Lohmans Crossing Rd. It will align with existing
Glen Heather Dr. on the east side of Ranch Road 620 and extend to Lohmans Crossing where it will align with Wingreen Loop (the entrance to the Village of The Hills).
6. Birrell Street (C2U) – This current roadway is classified as a C2U and dead ends past Medical Dr. The future extension of Birrell Street will intersect with Lohmans Spur to alleviate shopping center cut-through traffic onto Lohmans Crossing Rd.
7. Murfin Road (C4D/C2U) – The proposal for this C2U is to revise its current intersection with Ranch Road 620 to align with existing Bella Montagna Circle (the western entrance into the Bella Montagna subdivision). This alignment will provide a safer intersection with better visibility to the west and potentially allow for the intersection to be signalized should it meet the proper warrants. At the intersection of Ranch Road 620, the road will be classified C4D to enable a right and left turn lane.
8. O’Reilly & Pyramid (C2U) – Pyramid and O’Reilly roads are significant parallel streets to Ranch Road 620 connecting Lake Travis Elementary and Hudson Bend Middle schools.
As these currently unimproved roads are not in the City’s jurisdiction, it is encouraged to work with the county to make these connections and upgrade roadways to C2U.
9. Serene Hills Dr (C4D/C2U) – The proposal for this existing C2U is to increase the roadway to C4D from Flint Rock Rd to State Highway 71. Consider the possibility of adding a traffic circle or round-about at the Serene Hills Rd/Flint Rock Rd intersection.
10. RM 620 (Regional Arterial) – This regional arterial will be widened to a 6-lane divided highway through the City of Lakeway and its ETJ. Shared use paths of various sizes will be installed on both sides of the road. As future expansion is required, TxDOT should find other arterials to reduce the traffic flow. An elevated highway is highly discouraged and will not be supported by the City as it would forever damage the aesthetics of Lakeway, devastate its main commercial corridor, and create a public nuisance for the surrounding neighborhoods and golf course amenities.
11.-15. Shared Use Path Plan – Per the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, during any road development or improvement, add Shared Use Paths (SUP) where possible. Listed are the suggested paths for possible phasing identified through a transportation study.
11. SUP Ranch Rd 620 – during the 620 widening/improvement phase 12. SUP Cavalier Dr – Lohmans Crossing Rd
13. SUP Lohmans Crossing Rd – Lakeway Blvd 14. SUP Lakeway Blvd – Clara Van St
15. SUP Clara Van St – Oak Grove Ln
Pedestrian Facilities Plan
Consideration for pedestrian access routes other than by personal automobile should be incorporated into the Thoroughfare Plan for the City. Pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, recreation paths, Shared Use Path or trails are important elements of an overall transportation system that enhance the quality of life and serve the broad range of mobility needs of the community. All pedestrian facilities should be designed according to the proper specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Golf cart mobility should be encouraged by utilizing the designed mobility network with minimal street access required.
Pedestrian and other mobility Classifications
Each of the City’s pedestrian access ways has been assigned one of the following classifications: Sidewalk, Recreation Path, Shared Use Path or Trail. Assignment of pedestrian access ways (both existing and proposed) to one of the classifications is determined largely by its future intended function, not solely by its current function. Per the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, traffic strategies include keeping cars off the main roads, enable better bicycle/pedestrian access, and creating clear and safe pedestrian crossings of major roads. Additionally, when installing new shared use paths, the City should consider adding security fencing where appropriate.
1. Sidewalk – a concrete paved walkway within public right-of-way, separated from the edge of street by a particular parkway width. Sidewalks a minimum of 6-feet in width shall be installed along both sides of all collectors. For local streets, a minimum 4-foot sidewalk shall be required along one or both sides of the street (as determined by the City).
2. Recreation Path – a concrete or asphalt pathway within public right-of-way not intended for motorized vehicles other than golf carts. The pathway may be adjacent to a paved vehicular lane or separated from the edge of street by a particular parkway width. A recreation path shall be a minimum of 6-feet in width.
3. Shared Use Path – an asphalt, concrete or firmly packed crushed aggregate pathway that supports multiple recreation and transportation opportunities, such as walking, bicycling, golf carts inline skating and people in wheelchairs. Motorcycles and mopeds are prohibited. A Shared use path shall be a minimum of 10-feet in width.
4. Trail – an improved walkway within public right-of-way or access easement intended for walkers, runners or bicyclists. The trail width shall be a minimum of 4-feet up to a maximum of 12-feet and may be constructed of concrete, asphalt, crushed granite, or mulch (as determined by the City).
Refer to the Trail Connectivity Plan for project details.
5. Shared Use Path Plan – Per the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, the City should add shared use paths where possible. Most notably this may be accomplished with the widening of Ranch Rd 620. All future development plans or improvement plans should include adding shared use paths or
6. Sidewalk Gap Locations – Notable gaps have been identified in existing sidewalks creating non- user-friendly sections for pedestrians. Those are notated below and correspond with letters on the trail connectivity and proposed shared use plan map.
a. Lakeway Blvd Sidewalk Gap b. Lakeway Dr Sidewalk Gap c. Duck Lake Dr Sidewalk Gap d. El Rio Dr Sidewalk Gap e. Timpanagos Dr Sidewalk Gap f. Palos Verdes Dr Sidewalk Gap g. Squires Dr Sidewalk Gap h. Long Wood Ave Sidewalk Gap i. Lakeway Dr Intersection j. Clubhouse Dr Connection
