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Study Overview
Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) conducted traffic counts and field observations along Lime Creek Road to better understand vehicle volumes, speeds, and safety conditions. The materials below summarize what was observed and highlight potential measures to help reduce speeding.
Lime Creek Road – Study Area Map
Roadway Characteristics
Lime Creek Road is classified as a rural minor arterial with a posted speed limit of 40 mph. The roadway is undivided and does not include curb, gutter, or shoulder. The study area spans approximately three miles within Travis County and includes rolling terrain with vertical and horizontal curves.
The table below shows reported crashes on Lime Creek Road over a three-year period, helping illustrate patterns related to safety and roadway conditions within the study area.
| Crash Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Serious Injury | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Possible Injury | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Minor Injury | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| No Injury | 21 | 24 | 24 |
| Total | 48 | 41 | 31 |
The table below shows reported crashes on Lime Creek Road over a three-year period, helping illustrate patterns related to safety and roadway conditions within the study area.
Traffic Count Locations
This map shows the three segments of Lime Creek Road included in the study.
Average Daily Traffic Count
Traffic Volume Observations
Average daily traffic was higher on weekends (1,014 vehicles) than on weekdays (995 vehicles). Motorcycle traffic increased substantially on weekends, averaging 180 motorcycles per day compared to 32 on weekdays. The highest volumes were observed at 11916 Lime Creek Road, with Sunday recording the highest counts for both vehicle types.
Average Daily Traffic of Motorcycles
Motorcycle Volume Observations
Average motorcycle traffic increased from 32 per day on weekdays to 180 per day on weekends. The location at 11916 Lime Creek Road recorded the highest motorcycle volumes.
Traffic Analysis
The area of 11916 Lime Creek Road (Location 1) recorded the highest number of vehicles on Sunday July 20, 2025.
| Average Vehicular Traffic for the Week of Friday (July 18, 2025) to Thursday (July 24, 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| All Vehicles | Motorcycles | |
| Weekday | 995 | 32 |
| Weekend | 1,014 | 180 |
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Cars and other vehicles recorded for Sunday at 11916 LCR | 963 |
| Motor Vehicles recorded for Sunday at 11916 LCR | 189 |
| Total Vehicles | 1,152 |
| Speeds over 50 mph for cars and other vehicles | 115 |
| % of vehicles over 50 mph for cars and other vehicles | 12% |
| Speeds over 51 mph for motorcycles | 69 |
| % of vehicles over 50 mph for motorcycles | 41% |
Key Findings
The following findings summarize key observations from traffic counts and field review conducted along Lime Creek Road.
Summary
- Traffic volumes were highest on weekends, with Sunday recording the highest overall traffic.
- On Sunday, 184 out of 1,152 vehicles (approximately 16%) were traveling above 50 mph.
- Some vehicles were observed traveling at speeds exceeding 60 mph and up to 75 mph.
- While noise levels were not formally measured, field observations indicated elevated noise levels.
Speed Management Options
The following traffic calming strategies are commonly used to reduce vehicle speeds. Not all options are appropriate for every roadway.
- Radar Feedback Signs
- Transverse Rumble Strips
- Raised Pavement Markers with Delineators and warning signs
- Speed Humps
- Speed Tables
- Speed Cushions
- Rumble Strips
- Raised Crosswalks
- Traffic Circles or roundabouts
Recommended Measures for Lime Creek Road
Based on roadway conditions and observed traffic patterns, the following measures are recommended to help discourage speeding on Lime Creek Road:
- Transverse rumble strips at curves
- Speed tables at selected locations, including Locations 1, 2, and 3
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