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East 51st Street Mobility Project Update Austin Capital Delivery Services| January 13, 2026 Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission Background Location – IH-35 to Berkman Drive Funded by 2012 Bond Previous Challenges Drainage Water Quality Plan Quality Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026 2 Planned Improvements Trees Improved Drainage Infrastructure Bike Paths Sidewalks Upgrades Waterlines Landscaped Medians Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026 3 Project Timeline – What We’ve Done November 2024 – New design consultant began work January 2025 – New consultant completed project audit October 2025 – 60% submittal received November 2025 – Comments returned to consultant December 2025 – Design review meeting conducted Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026 4 Project Timeline – What’s Next March 2026 – 90% Design submittal Spring/Summer 2026 – Public Meeting Spring 2027 – Final Submittal and 1st Advertisement Fall 2027 – Anticipated Construction Start Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026 5 Project Challenges Risk Mitigation Strategy Limited space available for water Detention Project is applying for the Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) Waivers required for existing and proposed utilities Project team is actively engaging with AW and AWP to secure waivers prior to 90% submittal Rapid development along the corridor – changing conditions Project team is actively coordinating with ADS on any new site plan permits. Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026 6 Questions? For more information, visit: https://datahub.austintexas.gov/stories/s/East-51st-Street/3cr6-y8b5/ Presentation for the RMMA PIAC Commission on 1/13/2026