Protect Our Watersheds, Wildlife & Peaceful Living

United Neighbors of 1826 call for transparency and the halting of TxDOT's proposed widening of RM 1826.

RM 1826 in Hays County

Feedback is always ongoing for TxDOT's feasibility study for RM 1826 in Hays County

View all details on TxDOT's meeting page here

Who We Are

United Neighbors of 1826 is a community organization dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and the well-being of residents living near RM 1826 in southwest Travis County. 

We strive to ensure that community voices are heard and respected in decisions affecting the safety, mobility, and environmental integrity of the area.

• Seven Homeowners Associations
 - Circle C Ranch
 - Lewis Mountain Ranch
 - Overlook At Lewis Mountain
 - Gallant Fox
 - Loma Vista
 - Meridian
 - Zyle Road
• McKownville
• Multiple affected residents not part of homeowners associations
• Grey Rock Golf Course
• JD’s Mall
• Save Our Springs Alliance

Our Mission

Our mission at United Neighbors of 1826 is to unite stakeholders in preserving the rural and unique ecological character of the RM 1826 corridor through responsible transportation design. We seek to minimize environmental and social impacts while enhancing local access, mobility, and safety. Together, we advocate for alternative transportation solutions that honor our shared values and enhance the quality of life for all residents along the RM 1826 corridor.

We call for transparency and the halting of TxDOT's only proposed plan. We want the opportunity to see and comment on alternative road proposals per Texas Administrative Code. 

We urge you to join us in making a difference by adding your signature to the Change.org petition, as together, our voices can create meaningful change.

Sign the Change.org

Rainwater runoff along RM 1826 feeding the Slaughter Creek Watershed. TxDOT's proposed plan would remove these ditches and add significant impervious cover to this area.

Important
Links
Information is power and we want everyone to be as informed and knowledgeable as possible about this project.


  • TxDOT's Proposed Plan
    Schematic maps of TxDOT's only proposed option of a 5 lane thoroughfare are linked under Meeting Materials section.

    How did they end up with this behemoth of a project when they started with the alternatives listed below in TxDOT's Study of RM 1826 from US 290 to RM 150?
  • TxDOT's Study of RM 1826 from US 290 to RM 150
    Note the linked Fact Sheet on this page showing a 2 travel lane with center turn lane option and a 2 travel lane with center and side turn lane option.

    Why were these not presented as alternative plans at the 3/7/2024 meeting?

    Per the Texas Administrative Code:
    (a) Purpose. A public hearing is held to present project alternatives and to encourage and solicit public comment.
  • TxDOT's Project Tracker
    To view this project on a computer:
    -- In Field 1, choose "Highway Name"
    -- In Field 2, type "RM 1826" then choose "RM 1826" from the dropdown
    -- Next click the red colored road section
    -- On the popup box, the description of the project should read "WIDEN NON-FREEWAY" (it may be on page 1 or 2)
  • TxDOT's Crash Records Information System
    To pull up the actual accident/crash data that was used in the 3/7/2024 public meeting but presented only as a misleading "heat map":
    -- Please use Chrome or IE/Edge on a computer
    -- Click above link, then "Create a new Query using the Query Builder"
    -- Accept the agreement
    -- Select "I want to find all Crashes that meet a certain set of criteria" then Next button
    -- Select "Select crashes from a range of years" then choose Begin Year "2019" and End Year "2022" (the years used by TxDOT), then Next button
    -- Choose "TRAVIS" from the County pulldown and "RM1826" from the Highway pulldown, then Next button
    -- Don't choose any filters, click Next button
    -- Query Summary page, click View Results button
    -- Finally click View Results on a Map button
    -- In the Map Tools, switch between the Standard, Cluster (#'s), and Heat Map
  • TxDOT's Guidelines for Public Comments  (PDF)
  • TxDOT's Traffic Noise Analysis Report  (PDF)
  • TxDOT's Hays County RM 1826 Feasibility Study
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