RR 12 is an interesting transportation problem for Hays County. The Blanco River bridge is a huge limiting factor; and downtown Wimberley presents an impossability in widening. But RR 12 is the link between Wimberley and both San Marcos and Dripping Springs. And to give it the benifit of the doubt, it's a horrid road.

Almost certainly RR 12 north of Dripping Springs will be widened to facilitate traffic into west Austin, just as Brodie is being brought into Buda. FM 32 should be widened to become an east/west arterial hooking up with Hwy 281; a much better choice than Fischer Store Rd.

Surely you’re not necessarily blaming road casualties simply on the road. If statistics account for anything, these accidents are more likely a blame of alcohol or speed or both.

And considering the land rush that the creation of roads/tollroads is perpetuating in areas east of Austin, you have to believe large-scale road construction is a significant contribution in the conversion of rural areas to urban. It’s a pretty simple equation – build roads, follow with residential development, complete with business development. The first two parts are interchangeable, but the ultimate result is the same. And while the lack of road construction was a component of Austin’s attempt to limit growth, there are many other factors that allowed it to happen.

The most accurate idea that you have posed may be that you’re greedy. You live in unincorporated Hays county but want bigger roads, water/wastewater service and more police/fire protection. It’s sounds like you’re describing city living or at least suburbia. I’m not sure if your location chose you or you chose it, but I’m not sure it’s working out.

My question is - were you aware before moving into Hays County that these services would not be available?

Mr C. No I'm not "simply" blaming road conditions; just as you can not "simply" dismiss them.

"Greedy" Please note that I admited I was being selfish; there's a huge difference. I have no desire to profit from my property; and in fact bought the adjoining land when it came on the market to remove it from development. That my friend is exactly the opposite of greed. I put my money where my mouth is.

As for my tenure in the Hill Country, it is measured not in years, but in decades.

Since moving back to Hays County I've logged hundreds of hours of volunteer work, attending many Commissioners Court meeting, spoke at the True Ranch meeting, voted and paid taxes. Taxes for which I recieve no return on investment; no kids in school, little fire and police, utilities or other services. That isn't greed, it's a FACT. If you live in unincorporated areas of the county, you are essentially forgotten by the system. Which is just peachy keen with me. I'm not complaining; I enjoy being on my own, self sufficient, self reliant.

My impact on the environment is minimal. My carbon footprint bordering on nonexistant.

One can only manage, or control, growth. You can buy the land yourself; that always works. You can support/assist groups like the Nature Conservancy or government in obtaining conservation easement. You can beat on the legislature & county government to change the subdivision and MUD laws.

But have you had the great pleasure of seeing a hawk migration? Several years back on 12 between Dripping and Wimberely I had to pull over; the fences and utility lines were shoulder to shoulder with hawks. If that doesn't bring a smile to yur face, I'm afraid you're dead.

But we will continue to disagree on RR 12.

But I've had mornings with more deer than cars on my commute.