Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 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. Public comment will be allowed via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. 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 Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. 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 • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 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. 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) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. 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 Cecilla Ramos REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. 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 • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut …
Redline ID REDLINE ASMP Page Number Type ASMP Page Number Change Proposed Informed By Status 2021 ASMP Document Amendments Log 2/25/2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ii iii xxv 28 42 50 96-97 56 86 95 98 108 122 129 194 196 196 New Image New Page Map Tagline Map Correct text 50 28 56 188 Text Map Policy Spread Map Spread Map Map Tagline Tagline 190 new image Amendment Log Updated Street Network Map Updated Tagline (SB.1): Pair education and narrowly-focused enforcement strategies initiatives, targeting key behaviors on freeways and high-speed corridors, with street design improvements to reinforce safe travel behaviors for all. Updated Growth Concept Map and Transit Priority Network Curb management is the flexible and efficient use of the public space between building fronts and the vehicular travel lanes along street edges; this is the space in which the movement of people and goods meets access. In order to utilize public curb space efficiently, clear guidance is needed to ensure curb management strategies are available to allow all users of the public realm adequate space in which to carry out their daily needs. Add note about Smart Trips now being part of Get There ATX In Austin, the Smart Trips neighborhood outreach program offers free transit adventures to reach residents how to use public transit for recreational trips (note: as of 2021 Smart Trips is known as Get There ATX) . Updated Sidewalk Prioirization Map New Policy - Roadway System Policy 6: Support streets as places where people and community engage in non-mobility activity: Recognize the diverse and expanding civic needs within our right-of-way and adaptive uses of the street Non-mobility Activity in Practice Roadway Capacity Projects Map Bicycle System Map Urban Trail System Map Project Connect Spread - Inital Investment & System Plan Updated Tagline: Pursue strategies and collaborate with regional partners to reduce ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions, including promoting sustainable transportation modes and improving traffic flow Updated Tagline (AC.3): Use materials and methods that reduce carbon, conserve energy, limit waste, and support the Net-Zero Community Climate Goals Staff Staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff Staff Staff Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review To …
2021 ASMP Amendments URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2022 COLE KIT TEN, DIVISION MANAGER, AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Presentation Agenda o Timeline o ASMP framework o Policy Document o Street Network o What’s in this ASMP Amendment Cycle o Policy Document additions, updates, corrections o Street Network corrections and alignment with other City Documents o Interpreting these Updates o In Response to Public Comments o Q & A 2 Timeline | Initial Feedback Schedule 2021 October 1 November 15 December 31 ASMP Policy Survey released ASMP Street Network map released Original close date for Policy survey and Street Network map October November December January *Internal Review began May 2021 Updates were provided to Mayor and City Council via memos dated 6/10/2021, 9/30/2021 and 12/1/2021 2022 January 16 First extension date for Policy & Street Network feedback January 30 Policy & Street Network comment period closed October - January Round 1 Public Comments 3 Timeline | Remaining Feedback Schedule 2022 February March April May Developed updated draft of the proposed amendments Round 1 Feedback Report Updated draft published Boards and Commissions Council Mobility Committee Round 2 Public Comments Develop final draft of the proposed amendments Round 2 Feedback Report Final draft published Planning Commission City Council Public Hearing and Meetings February March April May *Notification for the second round of comments was sent out to the Community Registry on February 28 *Council Public Hearing will be advertised in the American Statesman 16 days prior to the hearing date and sent out to the Community Registry 4 What is the ASMP ? 5 Policy Document + Street Network Table & Map 6 ASMP | Policy Document • A comprehensive multimodal transportation plan for the future of our transportation network • 50 / 50 mode share • Includes: • Indicators + Targets • Policies • Action Items 7 ASMP | Street Network • A database of streets organized by Street Name with existing and future conditions of the right of way • These future conditions reflect the policies and transportation vision in the ASMP and reflect our multimodal systems for walking, bicycling, transit and driving • Used to identify right of way dedication requirements needed to accommodate future roadway conditions (referred to as Dedication of Right of Way in the Land Development Code) 8 *Adopted Street Network Table can be found at atd.knack.com/asmp#home/ ASMP | Street Network • Right of way dedication is only …
2021 ASMP Amendments Public Engagement Report Round 1 February 2022 Created by the Austin Transportation Department Contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….….. 3 2. Public Engagement Strategy………………………………………………….……….…… 3 2.1. Policy Survey……………………………………………………………………….… 3 2.2 Street Network Presentation and Public Feedback Map…………………………. 4 3. Public Comment Summary…………………………………………………………………. 4 3.1 Demographic results on engagement activities……………………………………. 4 3.2 Policies - What we heard……………………………………………………………... 7 3.3 Street Network Public Feedback Map - What we heard………………….……….. 8 4. Next Steps…………………………………………………………………………………….10 4.1 Public Comments, Boards & Commissions, Council ……………….……………..10 5. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………....10 Appendix A: Policy Amendment Online Survey………...........……………………….. 11 Appendix B: Policy Amendment Paper Survey……………………………….....…….. 18 Appendix C: ASMP Amendments Flyer……………………………………………...…. 22 Appendix D: Public Feedback Map …………………………………………………….. 23 Appendix E: ATD Mobility Newsletter ……………………………………………....….. 24 Appendix F: Neighborhood Association positions …………………………....………. 25 Appendix G: Log of emails received …………………………………………...…….... 27 Appendix H: Full table of Public Feedback Map comments………………………….. 45 2 1. Introduction The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is Austin's comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan, and it guides our short- and long-term transportation projects, programs, initiatives, and investments. Adopted in April 2019, the ASMP plans for all the ways we get around Austin. Council passed Resolution 20200610-002 in June 2020, “directing the City Manager to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) to add the Project Connect System Plan that includes the Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by the Capital Metro Board of Directors, to the ASMP and associated technical elements”. The ASMP is anticipated to go through a deeper evaluation for changes at the five-year mark, therefore, this two-year update is meant to remain limited in scope to respond to the Council Resolution and other significant changes in the past two years. Austin Transportation Department staff officially initiated the process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) in May 2021. The initial phase of this process included an interdepartmental review of the ASMP policy document and the Street Network Table and Map. The interdepartmental review effort identified several potential policy amendments that were published for public comment in October 2021, and Street Network amendments were published for public comment soon after in November 2021. 2. Public Engagement Strategy This 2-year amendment cycle is the first amendment process since the ASMP was adopted in 2019. Since this process was meant to be limited in scope, and because it is the first amendment to the document, the public engagement …
HOUSING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT Project Connect $300 Million Anti-Displacement Funding Implementation Plan Contents • Utilizing the Equity Tool & Report • Anti-Displacement Funds – Budget for Years 1 & 2 • Community Development Fund – Uses & Availability • Next Steps Utilizing the Tool Report • Priority Places: All Investments will be focused in displacement risk areas within 1 mile of a Project Connect station as recommended by the Tool. • Priority Purposes: Investments must advance at least one priority purpose as recommended by the Tool. • READ Tool Maps and Dashboard: To understand the conditions in the respective geographies to prioritize investment. • Application and Scoring Criteria: The Tool will inform the scoring criteria for the Community Development Fund’s competitive process. 3 Utilizing the Tool Report • The report is an aspirational document that: • explains why these funds are needed • defines where they are most needed • and outlines how to address displacement through community priorities, including: affordable housing, high-quality jobs, cultural anchors, support of BIPOC-owned business, and purchasing land for community-led projects 4 Utilizing the Tool Report • The Tool was designed using a community lens to help guide decisions about the use of anti- displacement funds. • Organizations applying for funds will use the Report and the Tool to help guide their proposed solutions. • The grant Application and Evaluation have been informed by questions in the tool. 5 Utilizing the Tool Report 6 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investment Strategy The Investment Strategy is not one single thing, but it is a series of informative steps, processes, research and data that informs how we focus the investments. Who? Who? Demographic Focus – Persons identified by the Uprooted Report as Vulnerable to Displacement Where? Geographic Focus – Within 1 mile of a Project Connect station and living within an area that is experiencing Active, Chronic or Vulnerable displacement risk. What? Protect, Preserve, Produce When? Timing – this is a crucial consideration as to what investments should be made and when. How? Where? How? Establishing Equitable Processes – Centering community voices and elevating their priorities, purposes, places. When? What? 7 Anti-Displacement Fund Budget – Years 1 & 2 $265,000 Community Engagement & Outreach $20,000,000 Community Development $735,000 Staffing $23,000,000 AHFC Land Acquisition $ 65 Million $21,000,000 Land Development (RHDA/OHDA) 8 AHFC Land Acquisition Funds allocated to AHFC for use including loans to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220301-2D [UTC FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITIES ] WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) is set up for the purpose of serving as an advisory body to the City Council, the City Manager, and all other transportation- related departments concerning transportation-related matters, including: streets and highways; bus and rail systems; pedestrian, bike, and micro-mobility programs and projects; safety-related programs and projects; and more, WHEREAS, one specific aspect of advice we can offer relates to budget priorities, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC urges all relevant departments set their budgets to prioritize programs and projects which serve 1. Work with partners to plan and develop high-capacity transit 2. Attaining the 50/50 mode share split set forth in the ASMP 3. Realizing Vision Zero and other safety efforts 4. Reaching the climate goals set forth in the Austin Climate Equity Plan 5. Actively mitigate and address Equity concerns caused by decades of inequitable transportation system planning and development Date of Approval: March 1st 2022 Record of the vote: Approved unanimously on a 8-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Franco absent and an abstention from Commissioner Brooks Attest: Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison
