The Central Texas Mobility Authority's -CTRMA, is considering accelerating the extension of 183A Toll, originally planned to begin in eight to 10 years. "Now we're thinking that we could do it in three to five years,.....When we opened, we had 80,000 - 90,000 transactions a day.... and is now down to the 50,000 - 60,000 range" said Steve Pustelnyk, CTRMA director of communications. "We'll know more in the fall, once we've had the opportunity to analyze the potential cost, and with a little bit more long-term revenue under our belts." Although the amount of extension is not yet known, 183A Toll is intended eventually to reach just south of the San Gabriel River - or perhaps beyond. Much depends upon how Leander's transit-oriented development changes the landscape. "Between our road and the rail line, Leander is just going to boom," Pustelnyk said. "The area is hitting critical mass. Retailers are seeing demographics they need to see to move in, and the road is driving a desire for housing in the area. We've heard a lot of developers saying that 183A is driving their decision to build in the area."
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