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Print Friendly MapThe 71 Toll Lane Shared Use Path offers a safe commuting route for bicyclists and pedestrians in southeast Austin, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The paved pathway spans just over 4 miles along Bastrop Highway, providing access to residential areas and a few businesses.
At Spirit of Texas Drive, the trail crosses under TX 71 and parallels the opposite side of the highway for the rest of its journey. At Farm to Market Road 973, travelers can take a short side excursion to reach Travis County's Del Valle Adult Softball Complex, where parking, restrooms and covered picnic tables are available. The trail ends adjacent to Barkley Meadows Park, which offers a playground, hiking and biking trails, and fishing opportunities in Onion Creek.
Although there isn't designated parking for this trail, parking is available near the trail at Travis County's Del Valle Adult Softball Complex (3614 FM 973, Del Valle).
Nice running path for travelers stuck at or near the airport. The concrete path is wide, flat, and almost crack free. The path is located very close to a busy roadway which causes a ton of traffic and road noise. Additionally, there are many sections with little more than a narrow strip of green space between the trail and traffic which is a detriment to children or animals. Lastly there are some spots where a guardrail should be installed but has not been completed.
This sidewalk trail is well built but it goes nowhere it dead ends on the east side into a field and on the west side dumps you into mass construction. In a few years I think it will connect
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