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N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S I N A L P Y T I L B O M & Y T E F A S TIMELINE: Oct 2019: Study Com m enced Ma r 4– J un 30, 2020: Com m unity Enga gement Event # 1 Oct 16– Nov 13, 2020: Com m unity Enga gement Event # 2 Ma r 9, 2021: Mem o Sent to City Ha ll + Pres s Relea s e Ma r 10-12, 2021: Com m unity Meetings (# 3) & Announced Report to Com m unity ACTION REQUESTED: Pres enta tion, dis cus s ion a nd pos s ible a ction for a recom m endation to the Pa rks a nd Recrea tion Depa rtm ent Director to a pprove the Sa fety a nd Mobility Pla n for the Ann a nd Roy Butler Hike-a nd-Bike Tra il. TTF is currently integra ting report recom m enda tions into a ctive projects . It is our reques t tha t other orga niza tions working in this tra il a rea prioritize viewing this report, colla bora ting a nd integra ting the recom m endations a s well. THE STUDY REPORT CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE: thetrailfoundation.org/safety CONSULTANT TEAM: N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S GUIDING PRINCIPLES: These were developed by the consultant and project team as the framework to steer recommendations as well as to advise the implementation. ·Accept crowding at locations where more capacity is needed but the park width and slope prohibit widening and alternative routing options are not possible ·Maintain Trail character as a place of respite ·Steward the natural habitat and ecology along the Trail ·Use universal design to support accessibility for all ·Maintain slow speeds on the Trail ·Integrate the Trail into the larger mobility ecosystem ·Expand sense of safety, welcome, and place ·Align with national trail design standards and improvement practices STUDY OUTLINE N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Input Maps & Surveys N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S Focused Conversations Conversed with a dozen of the 54 groups reached out to representing demographics of people within biking distance of the Trail, community -based organizations, elected officials, major employers and business associations, and organizations invested in trail and open space access in Austin. Because of the global pandemic, in-person engagement was not possible. Phone calls were utilized for this effort and the timeline of outreach was doubled to enable more time for reaching groups. TOP COMMUNITY CONCERNS: N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S  N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S  N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S I N A L P Y T I L B O M & Y T E F A S POTENTIAL PROJECTS NE QUAD Holly Shores – Near Fiesta Gardens I N A L P Y T I L B O M & Y T E F A S POTENTIAL PROJECTS SE QUAD The corner of Lakeshore Blvd & Pleasant Valley N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S POTENTIAL PROJECTS SW QUAD Zilker Park / Barton Creek / Butler Shores N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S POTENTIAL PROJECTS NW QUAD Lamar Beach – near Austin High N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S NEXT STEPS: Continued collaboration among The Trail Foundation, PARD, Public Works and Watershed Protection with key partners to deepen engagement and refine the scope of recommended projects in a thoughtful, balanced and ecologically supportive manner. The Trail Foundation and PARD identify priorities for an implementation plan. Collaborate with Watershed Protection to identify the appropriate tools and mechanisms to ensure the identified capital and maintenance projects recommended in the report are able to be implemented within the 50 -foot setback of Lady Bird Lake, while restoring the shoreline and protecting and enhancing the ecology along the Trail. N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S