REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND 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)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Friday August 29, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. Presenter: Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid Presenter: Melissa Ortiz, CapMetro 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update Presenter: Kristin Pipkin, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6310 Whilemina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 1, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 7/1/2025 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, Chen, & Prasad absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the Cap Metro Bike Share Expansion. The commission received a presentation from Michael Kimbro & Jacob Barrett, Transportation and Public Works with JD Simpson, CapMetro. 3. Discussion on Emergency Response Management The commission received a presentation from Kimmi McMinn & Dan Valbracht, Transportation and Public Works. 4. Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles The commission received a presentation from Kristin Bray, Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5. Discussion on and approval of Urban Transportation Commission comment to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Autonomous Vehicles Rules adoption. On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers, the item was postponed indefinitely with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Prasad absent. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Chen, the item was postponed to the September 2, 2025 meeting with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Prasad absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 15, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Vice Chair Schumacher. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 7, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 10. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council …
Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Urban Transportation Commission Update Urban Transportation Commission Update Eric Bailey Eric Bailey Deputy Director Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services September 2, 2025 September 2, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA Improved Bond Development Process • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE …
Transit Plan 2035 Draft Scenario Overview September 2025 What is a Transit Plan? Transit Plan 2035 is our vision and roadmap for the CapMetro System over the next 5 to 10 years. We typically update our transit plan every 5 years • Last updated in 2015 with a scheduled 2020 update • Connections 2025 Service Plan Cap Remap We want to work with the community, and stakeholders to co-create a guiding document for Central Texas’ transit system. 2 Transit Plan 2035 Timeline 3 Data Based Development Development The combination of community outreach feedback, travel patterns, operations, and market data help us identify changes to the network. Community Outreach Round 1 Engagement Summary (Public) Market Analysis Existing Conditions Virtual Report (Public) 4 How We Developed Recommendations This plan is CapMetro’s vision and roadmap for the next 5 to 10 years. Data Analysis + Community Input + Fiscal Responsibility 5 Transit Plan 2035 Draft Recommendations Recommendation themes include: aligning our current service with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit and Project Connect, and exploring regional expansion. 6 Outlook within 5 years We’re budgeting responsibly, and there are still near-term improvements that can be made with our limited resources. • Network Summarized: • 61 Routes 2 Rapids with Improved Service 1 Route Joins High Frequency Network • 12 Pickup Zones • No major adjustments • Rail Improvements Broadmoor Station Opening Later weekday and earlier Saturday service Planned double tracking and increased hours of operation. 7 5+ Year Outlook Thoughtfully planning for improvements that accompany Austin Light Rail and regional growth. • Network Summarized: • 55 Routes* • 7 Route Changes for Light Rail • 1 New Rapid • 5 Routes Join High Frequency Network • 14 Pickup Zones • 2 New Pickup Zones • 5 Changed Pickup Zones • Rail Improvements • Increase frequency and capital investments that improve service *Excluding Light Rail WORKING DRAFT CONCEPTS - Not displaying all routes WORKING DRAFT CapMetro 10+ Year Vision List Build towards a more connected region. Project Connect elements including Express Network, Rapid Lines, and elements. Transit Plan concepts that require partnerships and investment. 9 NORTHWEST Within the Next 5 Years • Route 392 extended to connect to Domain and Broadmoor 466 Replaced • Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. 35 985 Leander Pickup Zone Expansion TBD By Need …
CPRG Audience Research Study Urban Transportation Commission | September 2, 2025 The City of Austin received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement 8/29/2025 Today's Discussion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 What is CPRG? Other Regional Investments Program Timeline Marketing Study Audience Research Study Audience Research Schedule Survey Content Audience Research Findings Next Steps 03 06 07 08 09 10 12 14 15 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 2 8/29/2025 Program Purpose What is CPRG? • EPA administers the CPRG program to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gases including carbon emissions. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Fund Categories • $250M awarded by federal govt for planning grants nation-wide o August 2023 – City of Austin’s Office of Climate Action and Resilience received $1M to develop a priority Climate Action Plan. • $4.6B awarded by federal govt for implementation grants nation-wide o July 2024 – City of Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Dept received a $47.8 million dollar implementation grant for MOVING Central Texas. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 3 CPRG Official Partners The City of Austin received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement CPRG | MOVING Central Texas Vision Keep Central Texas Moving While Delivering a PREMIERE Multi-Model Transportation Network Leveraging this Moment to Create a NEW Sustainable Ridership Group to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Central Texas Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 5 Aligning CPRG with $20B+ Regional Construction Projects Through the short-term challenges, our goal is to deliver mobility and safety solutions NOW that will set the foundation for FUTURE interagency coordination. Tools implemented by CPRG, can be used after construction is completed, maximizing the return on investment and providing long-term benefits for the region. In the end, our COMMUNITY will have a safer, seamlessly accessible, multimodal transportation network to meet our mobility needs for GENERATIONS to come. US 290 W Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 6 8/29/2025 I I S N G E B D O R E P T N A R G CPRG | Program Timeline The grant has until December 31, 2029 (5 years) to complete the goals Jan 2025 April 2025 July 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 July 2026 2027 2028 2029 G R A N T P E R O D E N D S I PLANNING CONTINUED ITERATIVE PLANNING STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PREPARATION IMPLEMENTATION INSTALLATION ANNUAL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS COALITION PARTNER COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION …
Urban Transportation Commission AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION ABUTTING 1109 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD September 2, 2025 Item # 5 File #2024-132040 LM District 9 Add location map here Abutting property owner: GSGB, LP Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is 1109 South Lamar Boulevard Unpaved/ Undeveloped Alley Right-of-Way PICTURE OF ALLEY: STREET VIEW Vacation tract is approximately 502 square feet All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on May 21, 2025 No objections have been received as of the day of this presentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this Right-of-Way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation. The City will retain a Wastewater Lines Easement over the entire vacation tract. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1109 South Lamar Boulevard and developed consistent with the zoning district. There is no active Site Plan. I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
f '1 �_,.,.,.,,. "" . y TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS Transportation P.O. Box 1088 Austin, 512-974-1150 and Pub I ic Works Department TX 78767 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas For submitta l and fee 1nformat1on , see www austIntexas gov/departmenU gov I Phone 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) land-management File No. --------- Department use only Section 1: TYPE OF VACATION DATE: -------- Department use only Encroachment Type: StreetO Alleyl✓I RowD Hundred Block: Name of Street/Alley/ROW: Alley Property Address: 1 109 S Lamar B oulevard ___________ _ Is it constructed? YesONol✓I Purpose of Vacation: For use of the property as one l ot with n o division. Section 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED A . I D. t . t p I # 0 100030201 ppra1sa 1s nc arce : _______ urvey 19-22 Block 18 Lot(s) Name: S outh Heights Subdivision S Outlot & Ab t t N rac o. __________ _ s ----------------------------- PI at Book: ______ Document No: ______ or Volume_1 ____ , Page_1_1_2 __ Neighborhood Address including Association Name: _Z_il_ke_r_N_e_i_gh_b_o_r_h_o_od_A_s_s o_c_ia_t_io_n _____ _____ _ _ TX 78704 zip code: 2 109 De Verne St., Austin, Section 3: RELATED CASES & PROJECT NAME {if applicable) Existing Subdivision Site Plan: YesO No� File Number: _________________ Case: Yesl✓I No D File Number: _c_a_-_ Permit: Yes D No �File Number: _________________ _ 18_9_4_-_1 1_1_1 ____________ _ _ Building Name of Development Project: _ N�/_A ________ ________ _____ _ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? signed certification letter from NHCD) YesO No !✓I (If yes, attach Yes D No l✓I Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries? City of Austin I Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 I Page 2 of 5 19 and 20 512-567-2600 Darin DavisPrincipal July 12, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: City of Austin Re: Letter of Authorization relating to the owner’s agent for the submittal of that certain Right-of-Way Vacation application, along with easements and other related materials and documents on behalf of the property located at 1109 S Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704, (the “Property”), also known as Lot Nos. 19, 20, 21, and 22, Block 18 in South Heights, an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. As the record owner of the above referenced Property, I hereby …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 11/05/2024 11/07/2024 Comments: Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground facilities at 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. We have no objections and no conditions. carlos.delgado@astound.com LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 974-1780 12/04/2024 12/05/2024 Comments: AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a work order into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. Pamela A. Johnson pb9891@att.com 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 Acknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Rejected Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 11/22/2024 At this time, only half the alley width has formally been requested to be vacated. Transportation Engineering can only consider vacation requests for the full alley width. When both vacation requests are formally submitted by the abutting property owners for the full width of the alley, Transportation Engineering will then reconsider the vacation request. Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 12/30/2024 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved with the condition that the full width of the alley will be vacated. Approved Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 07/14/2025 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved based on update to reduce ROW vacation request to match 2024-132059. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 Acknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 11/07/2024 11/07/2024 Comments: There are no issues with this vacation that would affect ARR operations in the area. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 11/26/2024 Austin Water (AW) does not approve …
TO: Urban Transportation Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 7/31/2025 SUBJECT: F# 2024-132040 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 502 square feet abutting 1109 South Lamar Boulevard Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 502 square foot portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1109 South Lamar Boulevard, being a portion of a 20’ alley in Block 18, South Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcel. The abutting property is owned by GSGB, LP. Per the transmittal letter dated July 11, 2025, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1109 South Lamar Boulevard and developed consistent with the zoning district.” 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. 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 May 21, 2025. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 2, 2025, Urban Transportation Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Drenner Group, PC, Leah M. Bojo, 512-807-2918, lbojo@drennergroup.com Abutting Landowner(s): GSGB, LP 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: Application Packet Master Comment Report PowerPoint Presentation
AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION ABUTTING 1200 WEST GIBSON STREET Urban Transportation Commission September 2, 2025 Item # 6 File #2024-132059 LM District 9 Add location map here Abutting property owner: Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is 1200 West Gibson Street Unpaved/ Undeveloped Alley Right-of-Way PICTURE OF ALLEY: STREET VIEW Vacation tract is approximately 501 square feet All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on May 21, 2025 No objections have been received as of the day of this presentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this Right-of-Way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation. The City will retain a Wastewater Lines Easement over the entire vacation tract. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1200 West Gibson Street and developed consistent with the zoning district. Associated with Site Plan: SP-2023-0513C I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management File No. ___________________ Department use only Section 1: TYPE OF VACATION DATE: __________________ Department use only Encroachment Type: Street Alley ROW Hundred Block: ___________________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ________________________________ Is it constructed? Yes No Property Address: _________________________________________________________________ Purpose of Vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ Section 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Appraisal District Parcel #: ________________ Survey & Abstract No. ________________________ Lot(s) ______________ Block_________________Outlot _________________________________ Subdivision Name: ________________________________________________________________ Plat Book: ______________ Document No: ______________ or Volume___________, Page_________ Neighborhood Association Name: __________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: _______________________________________________________________ Section 3: RELATED CASES & PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Existing Site Plan: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Subdivision Case: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Building Permit: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ______________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? Yes No (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD) Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries? Yes No City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 2 of 5 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Section 4: HISTORIC DESIGNATION Historical Designation: Yes No Historical Zoning: Yes No Property in Historical Zoning District: Yes No Section 5: APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State : ______ Zip Code: ____________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Section 6: OWNER, LIENHOLDER & VESTING DEED INFORMATION (If multiple owners please attach separate sheet.) Conveyed to (Current Owner) Name: ______________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Owner Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ __________ City: _________________________________________ State:__________ Zip Code: __________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Lienholder Name: __________________________________________________________________ Lienholder Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ __________ City: ________________________________________ State:_________ Zip Code:________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 3 of 5 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Conveyed by: Special Warranty Deed Warranty Deed Deed with Vendor’s Lien Quitclaim Deed Deed without Warranty Dated: ___________ County instrument is recorded in: ___________________ Document No: ____________________ or Volume________________ Page__________________ Deed Records Real Property Records Official Public Records Section 7: DEVELOPER INFORMATION Developer Name: __________________________________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ___________ Email: _________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ The undersigned …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 12/12/2024 01/06/2025 Comments: Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground facilities at 1200 W Gibson St. We have no objections and no conditions. carlos.delgado@astound.com Approved Comments: None Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 01/06/2025 01/06/2025 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 974-1780 01/07/2025 01/07/2025 Comments: AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a work order into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. Pamela Johnson pb9891@att.com LM ATD Review Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 12/30/2024 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved with the condition that the full width of the alley will be vacated. Approved Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 07/14/2025 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved as the full width of alley is being vacated in conjunction with 2024-132040. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 AcknowledgedAcknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 Comments: There are no issues with this vacation that would impede ARR services in this area. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Drainage Engineering Review Approved Comments: None LM Electric Review Approved Comments: AE approved. Anali Martinez Gonzalez (512) 978-1736 12/30/2024 12/30/2024 Rosario Navarro 512-322-6754 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 5 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM EMS Review Approved Comments: None LM Fire For Site …
TO: Urban Transportation Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 7/31/2025 SUBJECT: F# 2024-132059 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 501 square feet abutting 1200 West Gibson Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 501 square foot portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1200 West Gibson Street, being a portion of a 20’ alley in Block 18, South Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcel. The abutting property is owned by Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated November 5, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1200 West Gibson Street and developed consistent with the zoning district.” 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. 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 May 21, 2025. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 2, 2025, Urban Transportation Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Drenner Group, PC, Leah M. Bojo, 512-807-2918, lbojo@drennergroup.com Abutting Landowner(s): Same But Different, LLC, a Texas 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: Application Packet Master Comment Report PowerPoint Presentation
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2025, AT 5:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1405 6310 Wilhemina Delco Drive 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)-974-3428 or Natalie.Leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday August 4, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on July 1, 2025. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the Cap Metro Bike Share Expansion. Presenters: Michael Kimbro & Jacob Barrett, Transportation and Public Works with JD Simpson, CapMetro 3. Discussion on Emergency Response Management Presenter: Kimmi McMinn & Dan Valbracht, Austin Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles Presenter: Kristin Bray, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Urban Transportation Commission comment to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Autonomous Vehicles Rules adoption. Facilitator: Susan Somers 6. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the July 23, 2025, meeting. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 15, 2025, meeting. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6310 Whilemina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Board Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Arlin Alvarez - (District 3) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Varun Prasad - (District 7) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Carlos Soto APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 3, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 5/6/2025 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Brown absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the state legislative update and implications for the City's transportation and mobility programs. The commission received a presentation from Carrie Rogers, Government Relations Officer for Intergovernmental Relations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on and adoption of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, an amended report was approved with a 9-0 vote. Amendment 1 – approved with a 9-0 vote on a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Chair Somers. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Amendment 2 – approved with 9-0 on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher and a second from Commissioner Buffo. 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation regarding National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) lane widths. On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the recommendation was approved with a 9-0 vote. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 2, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 6. Update from Commissioner Buffo from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 17, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Buffo. 7. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 12, 2025, meeting. The commission received …
Bikeshare Update Urban Transportation Commission August 5, 2025 Jacob Barrett, Program Manager, TDM Michael Kimbro, Program Manager, Shared Mobility Services Agenda • Bikeshare Partnership • System overview • Ridership • August Fare Adjustment • Bikeshare Expansion • Ridership Propensity • Market Typologies • 2025 Expansion Station Locations • Next Steps 2 Bikeshare Partnership • 3-year interlocal agreement between the City and CapMetro. • Both parties contribute financially • Both parties will create monthly and annual reports CapMetro • Ensure grant-funded activities meet the terms of 3rd Party Agreements. • Conduct branding, marketing, advertising • Manage Bikeshare vendor contract, software, and associated agreements • Operations, maintenance, and planning City of Austin • Reimburse CapMetro for grant-related expenses • Own program equipment and inventory • Design, permitting, and construction* • Ensure access to bikeshare during special events *CapMetro responsible for design, permitting, construction of Bikeshare pads within their ROW or when constructing in coordination with another CapMetro capital project. 3 Map of Existing Bikeshare Stations System Overview • 100% e-bike fleet (475 bikes) • All new, all-electric fleet installed in 2024 • 73 existing stations • 1 electrified station (station charges bikes) • Construction of 1 additional electrified station underway • Access the program via the CapMetro Bikeshare or the Transit app 4 Ridership Ridership has been increasing by 10% each month. Highest ride day: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, during SXSW (with 2003 trips) Top performing station: Perry-Castañeda Library, with more than 30k trips this year. Today, top-performing stations are in West Campus and top users of the system are UT students. 5 August Fare Adjustment Price Pay-as-you-ride 1-Day Pass 31-Day Pass Annual Pass Student (18 & Over) Discount Current $1.09 + $0.23/min $12.99 (60 mins) + 4.33 per 30 min $11 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min $86.60 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min $12 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min New (August 1st) $2.50 + $0.25/min $10 (30 mins) + $0.25/min $25 (30 mins) + $0.25/min $150 (30 mins) + $0.25/min 50% off Annual Pass (Mins) refers to the included time per ride before assessing Overage Fees • • Simplified the overage fees ($4.33 per 30 min vs. $0.25/min) • Made 1-Day and 31-Day pass logical. The 31-Day pass now costs more than the 1-Day pass. • More closely aligned Annual Pass and Student Discount with industry best practice. 6 Ridership Propensity High Ridership Public Need Combined …
Emergency Management Presented by Kimmi McMinn and Dan Valbracht August 5, 2025 TPW Emergency Management Emergency Management (EM) Program Team • Kimmi McMinn • Arabella Walker Operational Response Groups • Street and Bridge Operations (SBO) • Arterial Management Division (AMD) • Signs and Markings Division (SMD) • Urban Forestry Division (UF) Support Function Groups • Public Information Office (PIO) • Data and Technology Services (DTS) • Logistics • Human Resources and Safety • Finance 2 TPW Emergency Management Activations (Estimated past 12 months) • 3 winter weather this season • 3 severe weather (debris, asst to WPD) • Special events (ACL, F1, SXSW, VIP visits) Scale of Response • EOC activations, DOC activations, Situational Assessment Teams Actions Taken • Road treatment • Debris clearing • Lane/road closures • Sign replacement • Signal repairs for signals in flash or dark • Generator deployment for signals City-wide coordinated efforts • EOC activations, coordination calls 3 TPW Emergency Management Technology Solutions TPW Emergency Response Technology • Emergency On-Call Contact Dashboard • Current Road Conditions Dashboard • Mapping of Critical Assets and Facilities • Signal Status Dashboard • 3-1-1 Customer Service Requests and Workorder Management Systems • Centralized Emergency Response Communications Tool 4 TPW Emergency Management Current Priorities COA Wildfire Planning: • Coordination with HSEM and AFD/APD • Trailer and traffic device preparations in progress • Determining trailer staging areas • Dry run deployment evaluation Winter Weather Preparations: • TPW Operational Plan Updates • Department Tabletop Exercise • New Equipment, Liquid Application Systems (LAS) • Equipment training and field exercise 5 TPW Emergency Management Planning Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Updated TPW COOP plan inclusive of all functions since TPW’s creation Overarching plan will be developed Quarterly exercises and reviews will be performed Development of a singular guiding document to include appendices on: fire evacuation, winter weather, flood response, and debris management 6 Coordinated Citywide Efforts Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) Coordination with HSEM and H2O Partners COA Common Operating Picture Coordinating with AFD/ARR/HSEM on debris management platform Exploring opportunities for inclusion in the VEOCI city-wide application Monthly Coordination Meetings HSEM/Regional Emergency Management CAPCOG Mass Care Coordination TPW prioritizes the clearing of priority routes for access to shelters and other sites 7 TPW Future Plans (FY26) Incident Command System (ICS) Training • Industry Standard Emergency Management structure • Used by public safety entities (APD, AFD, EMS, and HSEM) • Training …
Autonomous Vehicle Update Urban Transportation Commission August 5, 2025 Kristin Bray| Business Process Consultant Texas Legislative Update • Currently: Texas Transportation code 545.452 – cities cannot regulate or permit AVs. • SB 2807 effective September 1, 2025. Rules to be finalized and effective at a later date. • Gives the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) authority to permit AV companies. • Requires permits for any commercial use of autonomous vehicles. • Can suspend, revoke, or cancel permits. • As part of the application AV companies must provide the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) a First Responder Plan that includes: • How to communicate with fleet support staff. • How to safely remove the vehicle from the road and tow. • How to recognize the AV is in autonomous mode. DMV Proposed Rules • DMV has published proposed rules related to AVs in the Texas Register on 7/25/25. • Automated Motor Vehicles, Ch. 220 Updates • Adjudicative Practice & Procedure, Ch. 224 Updates • 30 days for public comment ending on 8/25/25 at 5 p.m. • City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office is submitting comments on behalf of all City departments to the State. Autonomous Vehicle Operation Phases Mapping Testing Deployment • The vehicle is driven by a person across the intended area of operations, collecting data. • Data compiled into a detailed map. • The vehicle drives itself in AV mode. • A safety driver may be present in tests as a precaution. • Vehicle accepts commercial passengers and operates on the roadway, fully autonomous. Current AV Operations in Austin Deployed Waymo Jaguar i-Pace 100+ Zoox Toyota Highlander ~20 Zoox Robotaxi – Not yet in Austin 0 Tesla Model Y ~20 VW ADMT ID. Buzz ~12 Avride Hyundai IONIQ 5 ~40 AV Safety Working Group The City has been proactive by establishing the AV Safety Working Group to: • Prepare and train for incidents, • Facilitate communication, • Collect data and standardize documentation. Data for Geofences Infrastructure & Events • Hospitals • Fire Stations • EMS Stations • Police Stations • Special Events • Schools & School Zones Emergencies An email is automatically sent from our Computer- Aided Dispatch system. Our expectation is an exclusion zone of 1,000 feet for one hour. AVs & Citations The City of Austin can cite AVs for moving violations. But not by giving them a ticket. APD can register complaints with the court for …
