Shared Use Paths

The Mobility Authority is committed to implementing multi-modal, pedestrian friendly facilities that enhance quality of life for the region. Part of this commitment includes the design and implementation of Shared Use Paths into its expressway projects whenever possible. Two Shared Use Paths are currently underway as part of the Mobility Authority's construction of the 183A Extension and the Manor Expressway.

183A Shared Use Path

The Mobility Authority is constructing a 10.3-mile shared use path that will run alongside the 183A toll road and stretch from South Brushy Creek northward to the San Gabriel River. The path is an integral component of a developing network of trails that provides connections between the communities of Cedar Park, Austin and Leander. The first 2.2 mile section of the 10-foot wide concrete path between South Brushy Creek and RM 1431 opened in September 2011. A parking area and trailhead is located off the 183A frontage road south of Brushy Creek Road/Cypress Creek Road. The second phase of the shared use path is being constructed as part of the 183A Northern Extension between RM 1431 and Hero Way.

The Mobility Authority is in the process of designing and building a bicyle and pedestrian bridge that will connect the 183A shared use path with the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The bridge is expected to open in 2012.

For more information about the 183A Extension, click here.

Manor Expressway Shared Use Path

The Mobility Authority is constructing a 5-mile shared use path that will run alongside the Manor Expressway from the US 183 interchange to east of SH 130. The 10-foot wide path will be separated from the road and will allow for safe pedestrian and bicycle travel in the Manor Expressway corridor.

The path will be built in phases and is designed to connect with regional trails in the area. Phase one of the path is scheduled to be complete in early 2013 and the full path will be open in late 2014. For more information about the Manor Expressway, click here.