Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting July 5th, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday July 5th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF June 7th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Walnut Creek Trail Update Presenter: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton B. Signal Timing Update Presenter: Brian Craig, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Cecilia Ramos and Athena Leyton 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting July 5th, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday July 5th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Cecilla Ramos REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF June 7th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Walnut Creek Trail Update Presenter: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton B. Signal Timing Update Presenter: Brian Craig P.E, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Cecilia Ramos and Athena Leyton 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. ATX Walk Bike Roll Briefing Presenter: Kattie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsors: Allie Runas and Athena Leyton 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional …
Northern Walnut Creek Trail Urban Transportation Commission July 2022 1 Northern Walnut Creek Trail • • • • Tier 1 (high priority) trail Anticipated 19 miles long Balcones District Park in North Austin to Govalle Neighborhood Park in East Austin Part of the “Big Loop” 2 Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A Copperfield Section 2A: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive In Construction Section 2B • • • • • • • • • • • • Section 2B: Walnut Bluffs Trailhead to IH-35 In PER & Design Copperfield Elementary Connector Part of Section 3 In Construction Section 3: IH-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail In Design & PER Section 3 3 NWCT Section 2A - Construction • Project Scope 1.3 miles from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive 2 bridges + 4 boardwalks Trail crossing under North Lamar Boulevard and connecting to future CPO improvements Construction: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 Over 5,300 linear feet of trail built Bridge fabrication underway, bridges expected to be set in Summer 2022 Trail expected to be open to the public by the end of the year • • • • Status • • Schedule Trail turnaround near Oakbrook Drive Trail undercrossing at North Lamar Blvd. Trail in Walnut Creek Metro Park NWCT Section 2B – PER/Design Section 2B 0.4 miles from turnaround at Oakbrook Drive to I-35 • Project Scope • Status • PER & Design • • Challenging creek crossing with long-term solution requiring real estate acquisition Exploring possible interim route using North Lamar CPO improvements + on-street connections Design kicking off for trail connection from Park Thirty-Five Circle to I-35 undercrossing • Schedule Design ongoing through Summer 2023 Copperfield Elementary - Construction • Project Scope • • • 12-15 ft wide concrete trail from Thompkins Drive to Shropshire Lane Repair of a collapsed creek culvert Intersection improvements for crossing Thompkins/Peggotty and Shropshire Lane Partnership with funding from multiple programs from Mobility Bonds • Status/Schedule Construction began in late Spring and is expected to be complete in Fall 2022 An excavator grades the ground to create a smooth and level base for the new trail (left). A surveyor measures the land slope (right). NWCT Section 3 • • • Proposed 8-mile segment I-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail Separated into phases Phase 1 Phase 2 NWCT Section 3 – Phase 1 • Project Scope – Phase 1 • Southern …
ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Urban Transportation Commission– July 5th, 2022 Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting June 7th, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday June 6th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF May 3rd, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation- Sky Mountain Drive Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Equitable Transit Oriented Development Update Presenter: Anna Lan, P.E, CapMetro Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas D. North Congress Avenue Plaza: State Preservation Board Presenter: Chris Currens, State of Texas Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Mario Champion E. Bike Lane Bounty Program Presenter: Mario Champion, Urban Transportation Commission Chair Sponsors: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
M E M O R A N D U M May 23, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2021-071146 Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.7732 of an acre of Sky Mountain Dr. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.7732 of an acre portion of land commonly known as Sky Mountain Dr. The right of way area seeking vacation is undeveloped. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated May 11, 2021, received by the City of Austin, applicant states: the reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements.” The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with active site plan SP-2021-0079C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Austin Water and Grande have “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 21, 2022. One letter of objection was received by staff and is attached to this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the June 7, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Reese Hurley//LJA Engineering 512-439-4700//rhurley@lja.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Master Comment Report Summary Presentation Letter of objection
Vacation application of a portion of Sky Mountain Dr. Traversing from Mountain Shadows Dr. Between Old Bee Caves Rd. and Hwy 71 File 2021-071146 UTC • June 7, 2022 • District 8 Totaling: 33,682 Square Feet Owner: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC Public Notice to property owners within 300’ April 21, 2022 (113) Staff received one objection All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval subject to the two below: How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? • The reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements. Site Development Plans were formally submitted and are now in process. (SP-2021-0079C) • Not S.M.A.R.T. Housing • 5-6 of the overall 22 acres will be dedicated for parkland & parkland easement I can answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting properties and the proposed development. Thank you, Mashell Smith 512-974-7079
Update May 2022 Jason JonMichael Assistant Director Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B-Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you!
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urba n Tra ns portation Commis s ion Recommenda tion Number 202206YY-XXX: [Bike La ne Bounty progra m] WHEREAS, crea ting a phys ica l a nd cultura l environment in which s afe bicycle riding is critica l to a s ucces s ful tra ns porta tion s ys tem. To wit, • Wides prea d bicycle us e is a critical component in the effort to rea ch the Aus tin Strategic Mobility • Pla n goa l of 50/ 50 tra ns it mode s ha re In multiple s tudies a nd s urveys , a key rea s on people give for not choos ing to bicycle more often is the real a nd perceived da ngers created by a la ck of s a fe routes • Separated, protected, a nd obs truction-free bike la nes a re the number one method to ens ure the s a fety of us ers of bicycles , s cooters , a nd other a ctive tra ns porta tion methods • The 10s of million of dollars a lloca ted by 2020’s Prop B a ctive trans porta tion bond is effectively • Getting more people on bikes more regula rly effectively increa s es roa d ca pa city, reduces pollution, wa s ted when bike la nes are blocked fights climate cha nge, a nd increa s es joy WHEREAS, the city of Aus tin a nd other cities a lrea dy us e both citizen input a nd photo evidence to initiate cita tions , including s uch exa mples a s • Aus tin Tra ns porta tion, in pa rtners hip with Aus tin Police Department, trains volunteers to is s ue citations a nd warnings for illegally pa rked vehicles in des igna ted acces s ible pa rking s pa ces o https :/ / www.a us tintexa s .gov/ depa rtment/ a cces s ible-pa rking-enforcement-progra m • New York City’s s ucces s ful Clea n Air/ Idling Truck progra m o https :/ / jalopnik.com/ bounty-hunters -s eek-out-idling-trucks -in-nyc-for-a -cut-1848679863 o https :/ / www.cnbc.com/ 2022/ 03/ 31/ make-87point50-in-3-minutes -by-reporting-idling- trucks -in-new-york-city.html • Additiona l Legis la tive examples o https :/ / legis ta r.council.nyc.gov/ Legis lationDeta il.a s px?ID=4699482&GUID=0D2AA2FF- 6328-4781-ABF1-8D789CB876A8 • Unma nned s peed ca meras • Unma nned …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Urban Transportation Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 Anna Lan Principal Planner, CapMetro Agenda 1 | Project Updates 2 | ETOD Policy Strategies 3 | Engagement 4 | Website 2 ETOD Corridor Study Area • $1.65 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) TOD grant • 21 stations on Blue and Orange Lines • Four focus stations (North Lamar Transit Center, Crestview, Hyde Park, South Congress Transit Center) and one E. Riverside Corridor Plan update 3 TOD vs. Equitable TOD 4 5 ETOD Deliverables ETOD Policy Plan + 6 Task 2 Case studies ✓ Task 4 Conditions analysis ✓ Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans Project Timeline Key deliverables Task 2 Case studies (done) Task 4 Conditions analysis (done) Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans 2 4 6 7 5 7 ETOD Goals 8 ETOD Goals 9 Task 5 Policy Toolkit Approach Strategies will guide the implementation of the goals. Goals Strategies Policy Tools Action Plan • • • Development Incentives, Standards or Regulations Investments in the Public Realm • • Land Use & Urban Design Real Estate Mobility Housing Affordability Business & Workforce Transit- Supportive Land Use • Acquisition • Mobility • Strategies for ETOD Infrastructure Improvement Financing Tools & Land Use Strategies • Business Assistance During Construction • Ongoing Small Business Support Leveraging Publicly- Owned Land Travel Demand Management • Advocacy & Partnerships Land Value Capture Parking Management • Expand and Preserve Homeownership Support • Workforce Development Programs • • 10 ATP Timeline NEPA and FTA Key Dates Feb 2023: BL & OL Finalization of NEPA environmental documents (FEIS/ROD) March 2023: BL & OL FTA Record of Decision (ROD) Cannot introduce station plans before March 2023 Engagement Touchpoints $ Compensated Engagement Community Presentation Large format meetings to present project milestones CAC Briefings Monthly meetings, Ongoing guidance throughout project and major milestones Tabling/Intercept Surveys In-person events to target specific neighborhoods or demographics $ Focus Groups & One-on-ones Guided discussions with groups to identify vision and needs and to build consensus amongst stakeholders Stakeholder Presentations Presentations with stakeholder groups to educate participants on the process and vision of the ETOD Study $ Community Connectors Trained individuals who does in-depth outreach in their communities Community-Led Input Process • Community Connectors • 12 individuals recruited • …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220607-002: Bike Lane Blockage Program WHEREAS, creating a physical and cultural environment in which safe bicycle riding is critical to a successful transportation system. To wit, ● Widespread bicycle use is a critical component in the effort to reach the Austin Strategic Mobility ● Plan goal of 50/50 transit mode share In multiple studies and surveys, a key reason people give for not choosing to bicycle more often is the real and perceived dangers created by a lack of safe routes ● Separated, protected, and obstruction-free bike lanes are the number one method to ensure the safety of users of bicycles, scooters, and other active transportation methods ● The 10s of million of dollars allocated by 2020’s Prop B active transportation bond is effectively ● Getting more people on bikes more regularly effectively increases road capacity, reduces pollution, wasted when bike lanes are blocked fights climate change, and increases joy WHEREAS, the city of Austin and other cities already use both citizen input and photo evidence to initiate citations, including such examples as ● Austin Transportation, in partnership with Austin Police Department, trains volunteers to issue citations and warnings for illegally parked vehicles in designated accessible parking spaces ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/department/accessible-parking-enforcement-program ● New York City’s successful Clean Air/Idling Truck program ○ https://jalopnik.com/bounty-hunters-seek-out-idling-trucks-in-nyc-for-a-cut-1848679863 ○ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/31/make-87point50-in-3-minutes-by-reporting-idling- ○ https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4699482&GUID=0D2AA2FF- trucks-in-new-york-city.html ● Additional Legislative examples 6328-4781-ABF1-8D789CB876A8 ● Unmanned speed cameras ● Unmanned red light cameras ● Unmanned school bus camera WHEREAS, there are multiple desirable and attainable outcomes from this program, including ● Fewer obstructed bike lanes, resulting in safer, more usable bike lanes, which encourages more widespread use of bike lanes by ordinary everyday bicycle and other micro-mobility users ● Additional bike lane users reduces overall congestion by taking some drivers off the road, and getting the city closer to its ASMP mode-share goals ● A new revenue stream for the city ● A more invested community of citizens, as they can both benefit from and understand how to improve their bicycling infrastructure THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the Mobility Committee and Council members, in order to make citations for blocking a bike lane a more effective and functional disincentive, pursue the follow actions: ● ● ● to alter any relevant ordinances requiring a posted sign explicitly making parking in the bike lane a citable offense, and instead to create as a default …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220707-02D: Texas Capitol Mall WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) has received a presentation describing the Texas Capitol Mall project, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The UTC recommends the City Manager direct Austin Transportation Department and other City of Austin departments to be integrally involved in determining resourcing for the design and implementation to work together with the State Preservation Board and other necessary State of Texas agencies including UT Austin, to address placemaking opportunities, including safe access and pedestrian connections to complete the Texas Capitol Mall project at North Congress Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard. Date of Approval: June 7th 2022 Attest: Christopher Parks Record of the vote: Unanimous 7-0 vote with Commissioners, Wheeler, Driscoll and Ramos absent
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting May 3rd, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday May 2nd, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF April 5th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Austin Transportation Department Budget Overview Presenter: Rob Spillar, P.E, Austin Transportation Department Director Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Public Works Department Budget Overview Presenter: Richard Mendoza, P.E, Public Works Department Director Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers C. Project Connect Blue Line Update Presenters: Peter Mullan, Project Connect Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan D. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas E. Right of Way Vacation- Cornell Avenue Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers F. Right of Way Vacation- Alley between Comal St. and Concho St 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Red River Extension ( Runas; Champion) • Red River Realignment Updates (Runas; Driscoll) • Living Streets Update (Leyton; Driscoll) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of …
Austin Transportation Department FY2023 Budget Presentation Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 2016 Corridor Program Office 2020 ATP Cord. Office Manage Demand & Operations Deliver New Capacity Deliver Transportation Networks Focus on Increasing Safety Maintain assets Generate revenue Regional Proj/Agency Coord. ATD’s Increasing Assets - 5,000+ Miles of Roadway Markings - 36,500+ Specialty Markings - 6,800+ Delineators - 100,000+ Street Signs - 6,250+ Crosswalks - 900+ Signalized Intersections - 600+ Flashing School Beacons - 300+ ADA Accessible Signals and PHBs - 280+ Miles of Bikeways - 100+ MetroBike Stations - 800+ On-Street Pay Stations 2 Types of ATD Fees O&M ATD Grant match CIP ROW Permits Traffic Control Plan Review Transportation Development Services Limo, Taxi, Pedicab Micromobility (scooters, bicycles, moped) Transportation User Fee Cost of service Development Fees Transportation Permits Parking Meters Valet Space and Sidewalk Cafes Use of City Right of Way (streets, sidewalks, curbspace) Rent ROW based on square feet and # of Days 3 ATD Departmental Summary Total Revenue is increasing by $23.7M Mobility Fund o Increase in TUF Residential and Commercial: $9.0M (equal to a $0.85/month increase for residential customers) o Increased revenue from Right-of-Way and other fees: $13.4M Parking Management Fund o Increased revenue from Parking Meters, Permitting, Parking and Transportation Management Districts (PTMD), Micro-Mobility: $1.2M Major Fee/Rate Description Transportation User Fee (Public Works) Transportation User Fee (ATD) Total * Per single-family home FY 2022 Rate * FY 2023 Proposed Rate* Monthly Change $9.75 $5.21 $14.96 $10.84 $6.06 $16.90 $1.09 $0.85 $1.94 4 Sources of Funds Department Revenue: FY22 Estimated: $76.8 million FY23 Proposed: $102.2 million* $44.7 $34.6 $34.3 $21.2 $17.9 $15.7 $50.0 $45.0 $40.0 $35.0 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( Transportation User Fee Parking Fees Licenses/ Permits FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed $4.5 $4.5 Other $0.9 $0.9 General Fund 5 Department Expenditures: FY22 Estimated: $79.1 million FY23 Proposed: $105.8 million Use of Funds $26.3 $20.9 $20.0 $15.3 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( $18.9 $13.3 $11.8 $10.2 $8.3 $13.3 $13.2 $9.3 $1.9 $2.1 Traffic Mgmt Parking Fund Trans Dev and Permits Support Services CPO Transfers Traffic Planning & Design FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed 6 ATD Transportation Fund Balances $8.0 $7.0 $5.0 $3.0 $3.9 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( -$2.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.4 $1.1 $1.9 …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS FY 2023-2027 Financial Forecast Boards and Commissions Briefing May 2022 1 A B C D Opening • Agenda • Department Summary • Planning Guidelines Outcome: Government that Works for All • Capital Delivery Services Outcome: Mobility • Safe Routes to School • Mobility Operations Closing • Discussion • Next Steps 2 Picture of Success Understanding of Public Works FY23-27 five-year forecast proposal impacts to the City strategic and our department goals. Department Mission We build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin Services / Programs • Street Maintenance (7,958 lane miles) • Sidewalks (2,700 miles) • Trails (60 miles) • Bridges, Culverts, and Structures (13,500) • Safe Routes to School (200 crossing guard locations) • Neighborhood Partnering Program • Capital Delivery (490 projects managed) PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 i w e v r e v O s k r o W c i l b u P 4 Planning Perspective • Budget for Outcomes a. Mobility b. Government that Works for All • Alignment to Department Goals • SD23 Top 10 Priorities • 5 Year Forecast City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 COA Strategic Direction PWD SD23 Outcomes e v i t c e p s r e P g n n n a P l i SD23 Indicator #1: Accessibility to and equity of multi-modal transportation choices SD23 Indicator #9 Accessibility to quality parks, trails & recreational opportunities SD23 Indicator #10: Condition/quality of City facilities and infrastructure and effective adoption of technology PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 6 PWD Mobility Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SUPPORT Goal 1: Infrastructure Maintenance Goal 2: Multi-modal Infrastructure Goal 3: Right-of-way Coordination • Contracted Overlay • Bridge Maintenance • Supply Chain Management • Maximo Mobile • Agile Asset Build Support • Sidewalk ADA Transition Plan • Safety Education • Urban Trails • Community Engagement Specialist for Operations • Safety Equipment and Training • ATD ROW Permits • Development Review/Project Connect • Alley Asset GIS Layer Development • Tree Asset Management Software • Sinkhole GIS Tracking System PWD GTWA Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SYSTEM SUPPORT Goal 4: Capital Project Delivery • Capital Delivery Staffing • Community Engagement Specialist for CIP • PMIS • Allocation Cost Drivers • Quantity Books Application • Electronic 300U • PMIS …
Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment • Runs East from Republic Square to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) • Runs interlined with the Orange Line north of Republic Square • Dedicated transitway • Along portions of MetroBus route 20 • 10 planned stations 2 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rainey/MACC Station Entrance Rail Portal Lady Bird Lake Bridge Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 3 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Other key connections and considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge Design Options OPTION A: LRT + Shared Use Path OPTION B: LRT + Shared Use Path + Bus L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E *concept for illustrative purposes only, design subject to change Design Criteria/ Evaluation Design options for the Blue Line Bridge are being evaluated in terms of the following criteria: Transit Need / Benefit City Policy and Operational Support Design/Engineering Environmental Impacts / Federal Process Impact to Butler Trail activities and North shore connectivity Cost Transit Network Need/Benefit The Transit Network: Light Rail (LRT) and Bus working together • Bus and LRT are complementary components of the transit network • We expect transit riders to use both* bus and LRT, as the community grows • Future plans for bus service will continue to develop to coincide with the opening of new LRT infrastructure • The transit network is being designed to provide increased access to transit and serve our community’s needs. *Ridership modeling for the future assumes that fares will be the same for both LRT and bus. Actual fares will be determined by the CapMetro board at the time when LRT begins service. Context: Regional Transit Network • Projected employment and population growth will continue to rely on buses to reach downtown • Designing a bridge to accommodate LRT and Buses provides for reliability, efficiency and future growth • Operational efficiencies would be …
Update May 2022 Jason Jon Michael Smart Mobility Division Manager Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B- Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you! Questions? David Orr, Bike Share Program Manager …
