All three are serious, so depressing IH-35 completely through central Austin may be impossible. But it s too soon to give up. As for the railroad, CapMetro has terminated Longhorn Railway's freight contract. Even if that R.O.W. does serve commuter light rail in the future, the segment near us might swing eastward through the Mueller site. Slower evolution of the project might reduce some uncertainty here.
Drainage is still under study.
Preserve neighborhood streets for pedestrian, bicycle, and local motor vehicle use. Ideally, access to Mueller that cannot be accommodated directly by HOV lanes would be first via Airport, second via MLK, and last via Manor. Think about Manor Rd in particular, a natural seam between the Blackland and Cherrywood neighborhoods featuring a significant number of apartments. With vacant land on both sides ripe for more residential development, Manor will attract more and more bicycle and pedestrian use as entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail stores arrive. Plan for and maintain bicycle routes that work well for bicycle commuters and also for children and others with local destinations.