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 …
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 options for 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 Formatted: Font: Bold 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; 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 …
Urban Transportation Commission 2026 Approved 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 *Moved due to election day
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 …
