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Downtown Commission July 17, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 25 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 7 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 5.21 4.76 2.74 Holly Stitch CC South Extension CC-4th* 4th-7th 11th-12th 38th-41st 41st-Red Line Red Line-Airport Total Need Funding Secured Remaining Need $34 $34 $15 $19 ($M) $9 $5 $30* $26 $15 $37 $33 $19 $174 $30* $144 - - $69* $49 $28 $70 $65 $37 $318 $69* $249 $1 $1 $6* $4 $2 $6 $5 $3 $28 - $28 $13 $3m $45** $47 $26 $65 $60 $34 $293 $6m* $287 $1 $0.5 $7 $5 $7 $6 $4 $1 $0.5 $3 $3 $3 $2 $1 $1.5 $3.5 $15 $34 * Received $105 Million Neighborhood Access and Equity Federal grant for CC-4th Structures (Roadway Elements + Deck Costs). * $45 Million grant match required from City for CC-4th Amenities * Additional $21M needed for adding buildings 8 CURRENT WORK What is a Vision Plan? • The Our Future 35 Vision Plan will document the community’s desired outcomes for freeway caps in Austin • The Vision Plan will be used to guide decision-making as detailed designs are created for cap amenities in the future. • It will include: o Vision statement o Project goals o Preliminary concepts for cap amenities 9 10 CURRENT KEY QUESTIONS Confirming Vision & Goals CURRENT KEY QUESTIONS What Are Your Preferred Amenities for Each Cap? 12 CURRENT KEY QUESTIONS Buildings/Open Space 13 CURRENT WORK Vision Plan Process 14 TAKE AND SHARE THE SURVEY! Open Until August 2nd Virtual Open House and Survey available at https://www.ourfuture35.com/yourvoicematters Survey available in all Tier 1 languages 15 WWW.OURFUTURE35.COM OurFuture35@austintexas.gov /ATXmobility @AustinMobility 16