Harmon Avenue and 51st Street

Here's an action item from the May 23, 2002 North Loop Neighborhood Plan to look into modifying the 51st and Harmon Avenue intersection because of traffic issues:

Action 1.13
Investigate the intersection of Harmon Ave and 51st with a focus on the safety of making left turns from Harmon onto 51st St (TPSD) Possible remedies include the installation of a diverter to allow right turn only from Harmon onto 51st. This action is necessary because Harmon is located too close to the I-35 frontage road to enable a safe turn. The proximity of Harmon to the frontage road means that motorists turning left from Harmon onto 51st are crossing the paths of vehicles often travelling at speed that are coming off the frontage road onto 51st St.

Why would the City of Austin approve a 7-11 site plan that will only exacerbate a problem the City and the surrounding neighborhoods have known to be an issue for over 10 years?

Link to the PDF of the Neighborhood Plan