rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/prioritize-community-needs-in-the-montopolis-road-redesign?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-prioritize-community-needs-in-the-montopolis-road-redesign' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> PODER https://actionnetwork.org/groups/poder https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/petitions/photos/000/671/683/normal/Montopolis_Dr_petition_banner_final.jpeg Montopolis Drive is more than pavement—it's the backbone of a proud, resilient community with deep Latino and Indigenous roots. Yet recent proposals threaten to redesign this public space without honoring the people who live here. We're calling on the City of Austin, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, and regional planners to embrace inclusive, community-first development. That means: full ADA sidewalk upgrades, strategic rerouting of bike infrastructure for safer access, rejecting proposals for a dedicated bus lane that could reduce connectivity for residents, and investing in broad infrastructure improvements that serve everyone, not just passersby. Montopolis deserves a street that reflects its values, meets the physical needs of all users, and resists gentrification through intentional planning. Montopolis Residents Needs: • ADA-Compliant Infrastructure: Upgrade all sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb cuts to meet or exceed federal standards, ensuring dignity and mobility for elders, disabled residents, and families. • Reroute Bike Infrastructure Thoughtfully: Position bike lanes along safer corridors that better serve cyclists and pedestrians, especially in areas with narrow right-of-way and dense residential usage. Construct dedicated bike lane and pedestrian walkway along Kemp Street instead of Montopolis Drive. • Reject a Dedicated Bus Lane: Preserve flexible street use for residents, small businesses, and essential services. A bus-only lane would limit access and increase congestion for local families. • Modernize Montopolis Drive: Invest in full-scale upgrades—repaving, lighting, traffic calming, drainage, and native landscaping—to build a street that’s safe, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. • Protect Against Displacement: Ensure zoning and development changes don't raise property taxes or rental costs that could force long time neighbors out. Montopolis is no stranger to resilience—but true infrastructure justice means listening before paving. Every curb, corner, and crosswalk should reflect the identity, needs, and legacy of Montopolis residents. Development without protection leads to displacement. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/prioritize-community-needs-in-the-montopolis-road-redesign