REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPOTRATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Natalie Leone, 512-974-3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 10/7/2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Vision Zero. Presentation by Joel Meyer, Transportation Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works Staff briefing regarding Livings Streets Program. Presentation by Matthew Macioge, Program Consultant, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION 4. Presentation from Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) regarding the South Mopac Project. Presentation by Charlotte Gilpin, GEC Project Manager, CTRMA DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council for the 2026 Bond. COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, October 15, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the October 22, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 16, 2025, and October 21, 2025, and November 3, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 8, 2025, October 6, 2025, and November 3, 2025, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the September 18, 2025, October 16, 2025, and November 13, 2025, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Arlin Alvarez – (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Justin Jacobson – (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 9/2/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Chen, & Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. The commission received a presentation from Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. The commission received a presentation from Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works with Lauren Stanley, Independent Architect. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. The commission received a presentation from Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035. Amendment 1: On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen & Sorin absent. Amendment 4: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen …
Urban Transportation Commission Living Streets Update Austin Transportation and Public Works | December 2, 2025 Agenda: Living Streets FY 25 Stats and Updates • Neighborhood Block Party Updates • FY 25 Stats Living Streets Improvements – Healthy Streets • Goals • Transition Timeline Living Streets FY 25 Stats and Updates Neighborhood Block Party – Resolution Updates “WAY simpler site, I hope I did it right - it was almost TOO easy :-)“ - NBP Applicant 4 FY 25 Stats Installations Approved* Started Closed 38 36 40 114 HS PS NBPs Total *HS and PS renewed applications are counted by cycle installed. There were 40 unique locations 31 11 1 43 6 3 - 9 **Installations that did not renew are counted as closed Safety (Preliminary data with small sample set) 9% reduction in speed 10% decrease in vehicular volume 62.5% reduction in vehicular collision Qualitative survey (500 respondents) 54% safer vs 24% less safe (24% neutral) 65% supportive vs 28% opposed (7% neutral) 63% do not like the equipment Legend HS – Healthy Street Activation PS – Play Street Activation NBP – Neighborhood Block Party Activation By Council District Activations and Council Districts Mapped 50 40 30 20 10 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs By Equity Analysis Zone Least Medium Low Vulnerability Medium Medium Most High Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs All applications including resubmittals & NBPs for FY2025 Source: Living Streets Experience Map – 10/30/2025 5 FY 25 Stats Installations Approved* Started Closed 38 36 40 114 HS PS NBPs Total *HS and PS renewed applications are counted by cycle installed. There were 40 unique locations 31 11 1 43 6 3 - 9 **Installations that did not renew are counted as closed Safety (Preliminary data with small sample set) 9% reduction in speed 10% decrease in vehicular volume 62.5% reduction in vehicular collision Qualitative survey (500 respondents) 54% safer vs 24% less safe (24% neutral) 65% supportive vs 28% opposed (7% neutral) 63% do not like the equipment Legend HS – Healthy Street Activation PS – Play Street Activation NBP – Neighborhood Block Party Activation By Council District Activations and EAZs Mapped 50 40 30 20 10 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs By Equity …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BETAF and City Council; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” DRAFT WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BEATF and City Council; WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX Walk-Bike-Roll …
City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Briefing December 2, 2025 MoPac South • Limits: Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane • Length: Approximately 8 miles • Project Status: Environmental Study • Recent Activity: – Open House #6: Nov. 2024 – Jan. 2025 • Current Activity: – Draft Environmental Assessment preparation – Public Hearing planning 2 Public Input is Shaping the Project Shared values: – Minimize and avoid impacts to the human and natural environment – No increased elevations over Lady Bird Lake – No direct connector ramps near Austin High School – Maximize pedestrian/cyclist routes Community input has been a valuable part of the development process for MoPac South, with adjustments made based on public input, including: – Added new direct connection at US 290 – Added new bypass lanes from Barton Skyway to Loop 360 – Added south to north Texas Turnaround at Barton Skyway – Lengthen turn lane leading to Texas Turnaround at Loop 360 – Reconfigured Bee Cave Road/RM 2244 southbound exit ramp – Ramp improvements at William Cannon Drive – Added third southbound and northbound general-purpose lane near William Cannon Drive – Additional American Disabilities Act (ADA) bike/ped crossings – Widened Shared Use Path – Additional bike/ped access on each side of the corridor – Relocated the Barton Springs Road Shared Use Path crossing to improve safety – Relocated northbound entrance ramp north of Loop 360 3 Open House 6 Content • Presented Recommended Build Alternative for public comment • Continuation of public engagement and input to shape the study • Evaluation for the build alternatives • Evaluation for the operation configurations • Description of environmental technical studies to be completed 4 Reasonable Build Alternative Why Express Lane(s): 5 Evaluation Criteria Optimize corridor utilization (throughput) Serve all roadway users Facilitate congestion management by increasing opportunities for pedestrians and bicycles 6 *Criteria was developed collaboratively with stakeholders and using input gathered from Open Houses #1 and #2. Create a dependable and consistent route for transit Recommended Build Alternative Why 2C: Two Express Lanes with Elevated Ramps near Barton Skyway 7 Environmental Evaluations 9 Non-Tolled Improvements Increased pedestrian and cyclist opportunities Sixth Street and Cesar Chavez Street entrance ramps to southbound MoPac Widens existing bridge over Lady Bird Lake to five non-tolled general-purpose lanes in both directions South-to-north non-signalized U-turn at Barton Skyway Southbound non-tolled bypass lanes for Bee Cave Road and Barton Skyway entrance to southbound MoPac …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPOTRATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BLVD. 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact [Natalie Leone, 512-974-3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Name Regular meeting on 10/7/2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Vision Zero. Presentation by Joel Meyer, Transportation Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works Staff Briefing regarding Annual Proactive Maintenance Service Plans. Presentation by Adam Bailey, Program Consultant, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to Council for the 2026 Bond. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, and October 15, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the September 24, 2025, and October 22, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 16, 2025, and October 21, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 8, 2025, and October 6, 2025, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the September 18, 2025, and October 16, 2025, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the September 11, 2025, and October 9, 2025, meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Arlin Alvarez – (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Justin Jacobson – (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 9/2/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Chen, & Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. The commission received a presentation from Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. The commission received a presentation from Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works with Lauren Stanley, Independent Architect. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. The commission received a presentation from Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035. Amendment 1: On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen & Sorin absent. Amendment 4: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 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 Monday October 6, 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 September 2, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. Presenter: Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. Presenter: Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. Presenter: Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 7. Amend previously established Bond Working group to include new commissioner(s) Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and approval of 2026 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, meeting. 10. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint …
SRTS Infrastructure Program Overview This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Austin Transportation and Public Works 1 Mission To increase the number of students walking and biking to school by creating a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human-powered transportation Vision Engage with the community to create a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human powered transportation as the first choice for City of Austin students 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Crossing Guards Infrastructure Education Engagement 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 3 2016 Bond Funding $27,500,000 divided evenly among the ten City Council Districts to allow the City to address Safe Routes to School. The Safe Routes to School Program is a partnership with local school districts to address safety concerns of routes to school and encourage children and families to bike or walk to school. Improvements may include infrastructure options that create a safer environment such as sidewalks, traffic calming devices, protected bicycle facilities, and urban trails. 2020 Bond Funding $20,000,000 was allocated to address barriers identified in the SRTS Infrastructure Reports with a focus on Very High and High Benefit and/or Cost Benefit Projects. To help address equity concerns, SRTS is allocating at least $1,000,000 of the 2020 Bond to improvements near charter schools which have historically been built in Low SES areas around Austin. 4 Austin Transportation and Public Works 10/6/2025 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT Type New/Improved Sidewalk Ramp/Curb Extension/Crosswalk Traffic Control/Intersection Reconfiguration *Other Bike Lane/Buffered Bike Lane/Protected Bike Lane Off-Street Trail Shared Use Path Neighborhood Bikeway/Traffic Calming Over/Underpass # of Projects Estimated Cost 1,714 1,567 378 278 253 214 134 116 8 $256,819,000 $42,017,000 $47,523,000 $17,757,000 $89,898,000 $89,912,000 $259,551,000 $5,969,000 $15,607,000 *Common “other” recommendations include maintenance of vegetation and existing infrastructure, parking and circulation studies on school campuses, informational signage, and bike parking. Total: 4,662 $825,053,000 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 5 BENEFIT ANALYSIS Demand (35%): • Schools within .5 miles • Students Served (Network Analysis) Safety (30%): • Bike/Ped Crashes • Functional Class Score • Engineering Judgement Equity (20%): • Free and reduced eligibility rate • Poverty Rate Stakeholder Input (15%): • WikiMap Comments • Public Comment 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 6 INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT BREAKDOWN • Background • Process • Overall Benefit and Estimated Cost:Benefit Chart • Recommendations by School 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works …
Urban Transportation Commission 2026 Proposed Dates 1. Jan. 6, 2026 2. Feb. 3, 2026 3. March 3, 2026 4. April 7, 2026 5. May 5, 2026 6. June 2, 2026 7. July 7, 2026 8. August 4, 2026 9. September 1, 2026 10. October 6, 2026 11. November 10, 2026* 12. December 1, 2026 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 8/5/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. The commission received a presentation from Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid The commission received a presentation from Lawrence Deeter, CapMetro. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update The commission received a presentation from Kristin Pipkin, Austin Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. The commission discussed and Commissioners Schumacher, Chen, Prasad, Buffo, & Somers were appointed to the working group. On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair …
GUIDING LOCAL // REGIONAL PLANS LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION // OCTOBER 7, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION // OCTOBER 7, 2025 TPW MONTOPOLIS + SITE VISIT | May 2025 TPW MONTOPOLIS + SITE VISIT | May 2025 THE COLLABORATIVE IDEA PROTECTING, ENHANCING, AND CONNECTING THE BUTLER HIKE-AND- BIKE TRAIL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL CREATING A 70-MILE NETWORK OF GREENWAYS IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF OUR REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORK CONSERVING LANDSCAPES + CONNECTING COMMUNITIES FROM THE ALAMO TO THE CAPITOL SOUTH WALNUT CREEK TRAIL THE BIG IDEA MONTOPOLIS BRIDGE MONTOPOLIS BRIDGE N R O H G N O L M A D END OF END OF BUTLER BUTLER TRAIL TRAIL ROY G. ROY G. GUERRERO GUERRERO PARKPARK COUNTRY CLUB CREEK TRAIL UNDERPASS UNDERPASS 3 S-18 U BOLM BOLM PARKPARK VISION PLAN VISION PLAN VISION PLAN VISION PLAN View Looking South Across Prairie DRAFT post oak and prairie restoration areas event pavilion Bluff House Colorado River barn and water tower ecology center lookout tower trail to Walnut Creek Greenbelt nature play “Treviño’s Walk” 4 3 2 flood plain forest 6 5 wildflower meadow 1 entry from Oak St T E E R T S K A O entry from FM 969 tailgate picnic play multi-purpose field picnic pavilions dog park 1 Field 2 Farm 3 Home 4 River 5 Ravine 6 Floodplain Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park Final Master Plan 32 VISION PLAN VISION PLAN TREVINO TREVINO PARKPARK SH-130 HORNSBY HORNSBY BENDBEND BIRD SANCTUARY BIRD SANCTUARY TO TRAVIS TO TRAVIS COUNTY COUNTY LINELINE ONION CREEK ONION CREEK CONFLUENCE CONFLUENCE ONION CREEK CREENWAY THE IMMEDIATE IDEA DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Transportation and Public Works + LAND ACQUISITION Parks and Recreation Department • Detail site conditions, such as right of way, utilities, and topography • Determine the trail design, such as dimensions, materiality, and amenities based on existing conditions in trail corridor • Confirm trail alignment based on identified site conditions • Finalize project costs and delivery approach • Focused on upstream segments of the project area • Negotiate with willing sellers to acquire fee title ownership or an easement for trails and park in the project area • Agree on price and terms of acquisition to ensure that identified park and trail priorities are available for future generations • Supplement to parkland dedication mechanism • Focused …
Right-of-Way Vacation Process Presented by: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Right-of-Way Vacation A right-of-way (ROW) vacation is a request for the City to relinquish the public’s interest in the property (e.g. Street and/or Alley) and can only be requested by the abutting property owner(s) of the ROW. See Austin Code 14-11 Use of Right of Way, Division 5 - Vacation of Public Right-of-Way. City Council approval is required. The entire vacation process takes an estimated 12 months. IMPORTANT: If multiple parcels are included in the application, all property owners must be the same, if not, a quitclaim deed for the ROW land can be signed over to one entity. Otherwise, separate applications will need to be submitted from each property owner for their section of the ROW to be vacated. 2 ATPW – ROW Vacation Process 10/7/2025 Submittal and Review Initial Consultation Submit Application Reviews and Approvals Before applying for a right-of- way vacation, applicants must contact ATPW Land Management to schedule an initial consultation.. After all the required documentation is gathered, application is submitted via the AB+C portal. Application fee is invoiced. 3 ATPW – ROW Vacation Process This process has a suggested time frame of 15 business days for the reviewers, however, this is not an exact deadline. Applicants will be copied on all correspondence with reviewers, and it is their responsibility to work with the reviewers to clear, resolve, or accept any rejections. 10/7/2025 Boards and Commissions, Public Notifications & Appraisal Public Notification Boards and Commissions Appraisal .Public notifications are sent out to all property owners within 300 feet of the area to be vacated. This notifications are sent out via certified mail. 4 The application is submitted for review with the required Boards and Commissions, such as Urban Transportation Commission and Planning Commission. The applicant must attend the meetings and be prepared to answer any questions. ATPW – ROW Vacation Process The applicant will need to pay the City the appraised Fair Market Value for the public rights the City is vacating. HB 1295 is not required. 10/7/2025 Right of Way Vacation City Council Vote After the Fair Market Value is paid by the applicant, a Request for Council Action is submitted at least 6 weeks in advance for a City Council date. A draft Ordinance is prepared and submitted through the Law Department. The ATPW Director, or a designee, will represent the application/file at the scheduled …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20251007-006: CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 WHEREAS, the draft plan recommends aligning the current bus network with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit integration with Austin Light Rail, and expanding Pickup zones to provide better east-west and first-mile/last-mile connections across the region; WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 serves as the agency’s roadmap and vision for the next 5 to 10 years of transit development in Central Texas, updating its long-term service plan to align with regional growth, emerging travel patterns, and the implementation of Project Connect; WHEREAS, the plan was informed by extensive community engagement—including over 8,100 survey responses, focus groups, and Customer Care Reports—which consistently emphasized the need for increased frequency, improved connectivity, greater reliability, and expanded service hours across the transit system; D R A F T WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Existing Conditions Report found the areas with the highest concentration of “transit ridership include Downtown Austin, the University of Texas (UT), East Riverside, South Congress Ave., South 1st St. and North Lamar Blvd;” and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission recognizes that Transit Plan 2035 represents not a service change but a framework for future policy and investment decisions, subject to continued refinement through CapMetro’s standard service change process and additional public engagement; WHEREAS, stagnant sales tax growth has limited traditional opportunities for service expansions and underscored the need for a fiscally responsible approach to network revisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue evaluating 801/803 alignment through downtown upon the initiation of light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Northwest Area, the UTC recommends that Transit Plan 2035 be amended to offset the removal of the route 466 with additional neighborhood service connecting major residential centers to the Domain, Uptown ATX, and other employment centers through a Pickup Service, neighborhood circulator, or other service; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends CapMetro work with the City of Austin and other public safety partners to create and implement a public safety improvement plan for …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20251007-006: CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 serves as the agency’s roadmap and vision for the next 5 to 10 years of transit development in Central Texas, updating its long-term service plan to align with regional growth, emerging travel patterns, and the implementation of Project Connect; WHEREAS, the draft plan recommends aligning the current bus network with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit integration with Austin Light Rail, and expanding Pickup zones to provide better east-west and first-mile/last-mile connections across the region; WHEREAS, the plan was informed by extensive community engagement—including over 8,100 survey responses, focus groups, and Customer Care Reports—which consistently emphasized the need for increased frequency, improved connectivity, greater reliability, and expanded service hours across the transit system; WHEREAS, stagnant sales tax growth has limited traditional opportunities for service expansions and underscored the need for a fiscally responsible approach to network revisions; WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Existing Conditions Report found the areas with the highest concentration of “transit ridership include Downtown Austin, the University of Texas (UT), East Riverside, South Congress Ave., South 1st St. and North Lamar Blvd;” and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recognizes that Transit Plan 2035 represents not a service change but a framework for future policy and investment decisions, subject to continued refinement through CapMetro’s standard service change process and additional public engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue studying two options through 2030 for 801/803 alignment: running through downtown on San Jacinto/Trinity or funneling into light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr Blvd to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Northwest Area, the UTC recommends that Transit Plan 2035 be amended to offset the removal of the route 466 with additional neighborhood service connecting major residential centers to the Domain, Uptown ATX, and other employment centers through a new or expanded Pickup Service, neighborhood circulator, or other service; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends CapMetro work with the City of Austin and other public safety partners to create …
