Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting October 5th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 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 AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF September 7th, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool Presenters: Amanda Jasso Sponsors: Commissioners Weatherby and Driscoll B. Project Connect Red Line Design Update Presenters: Jackie Nirenburg, King Kaul and Sharmila Mukherjee Sponsors: Commissioners Brooks and Leyton C. Selection of Representative for the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Agenda Programmed Improvements Lakeline to Leander Double Track Broadmoor MetroRail Station McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Quiet Zones A. Lakeline to Leander Dbl Track D. Quiet Zones B. Broadmoor Station C. McKalla/MLS Station Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project Park Street to Discovery Blvd • Currently, there is a single main track between the Lakeline and Leander Stations • New 3350 LF double track to establish a zone for passing trains • Turnouts • Replace railroad bridge • Retaining Walls • Minor utility work • Provides improved service frequency and reliability; continuous improvement of the customer experience • Construction October 2021 through Fall 2022 Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Overview • New multi-modal transit hub • Adjacent to the Domain on N. Burnet Road • Half mile north of the existing Kramer station Domain • One mile north of the new Austin FC Q2 Stadium • Direct connectivity to the 803, and 466 Burnet Road Broadmoor Station Kramer Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station Area of new station Looking north towards new Broadmoor Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Amenities • Rail station with two double length, covered platforms • Over ½ mile of new double track as part of the new station • More than 400 shared parking spaces for transit users • Abundant pedestrian and bike friendly pathways • Safety and security enhancements Rail Station at Night Artist conceptual rendering Broadmoor P3 Development - Benefits • • • • • Increases MetroRail Red Line station annual boardings Provides a multi-modal transit connection in North Austin (Austin’s second downtown) Connected to a high-density, mixed- use development with a safe and walkable street grid Leverages private investment for a public project Supports the Imagine Austin vision of a more compact and connected city Platform Looking North Artist conceptual rendering McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Coming Summer 2023 Project includes: • New passenger rail station • Customer amenities • Site specific canopy designs • Crowd control & safety provisions • Double tracking • Drainage improvements • Train signals & control systems • Modifications to grade crossings • Sidewalks (limited) • Sustainability Features McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Area of new station Looking west towards new Q2 Stadium McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Artist’s conceptual rendering Quiet Zones • Work with our partners in the city and the FRA to design and implement additional quiet zone crossings. • We …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting October 5th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 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 AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF September 7th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Project Connect Red Line Design Update Presenters: Jackie Nirenburg, King Kaul and Sharmila Mukherjee Sponsors: Commissioners Brooks and Leyton B. Selection of Representative for the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Meeting October 5th, 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened a meeting on October 5th, 2021 via hybrid format. Commission Members in Attendance Mario Champion Susan Somers Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Athena Leyton Ruven Brooks Commission Members Absent: Samuel Franco Samuel Franco Allison Runas Nathan Ryan James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 7th, 2021 MEETING The September 7th, 2021 minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote with Commissioner Franco Absent 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Project Connect Red Line Design Update Presenters: Kenneth Cartwright and Sharmila Mukherjee, Capital Metro B. Selection of Representative for the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group - Cynthia Weatherby volunteered to remain as the UTC representative 3. Staff and Committee Reports A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby- brief updates on Downtown Commission and the potential deconstruction of the convention center. B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler- No updates given C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton- No updates given D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas-No updates given E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion-brief update on Mobility Committee 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool • Red River Extension • Quiet Zones • Planning and Highway Funding Projects • Boards and Commissions Refresher • TDM Update • ASMP Update • 2022 Meeting Schedules ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 5:55pm without objection.
