1. REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND 2022 Permitting and Development Center – 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. 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 Tuesday August 2nd, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mario Champion, Chair Ruven Brooks Samuel Franco Allison Runas Diana Wheeler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susan Somers, Vice Chair Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby Cecilla Ramos 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 Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on July 5th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on Transportation Demand Manual updates. Presenter: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Discussion and possible action on updates on the Shared Micro-Mobility Program Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department Discussion and possible action on the Safe Routes to School Project Update Presenter: Coleen Gentles, Public Works Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SRTS Program Overview SUPPORTING THE HUMAN POWER IN YOU Mission Vision 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 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. City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 2 Programming Infrastructure Education Crossing Guards Engagement City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 3 Programming Infrastructure Education Crossing Guards Engagement City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 4 Infrastructure Program 2016 Bond Language voted on by Austin Voters: $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. Approach: Initial Ask of School Concerns Internal Review Three Week Comment Period Walk Audits and Community Meetings Release of Draft Infrastructure Report Final Infrastructure Report City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 5 Walk Audits Per Council District Council District 1 Council District 6 Council District 2 Council District 7 Council District 3 Council District 8 Council District 4 Council District 9 18 18 14 15 9 18 13 14 8 11 Council District 5 Council District 10 City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 6 Number of Barriers Identified Per Council District 609 573 425 426 467 520 524 405 371 334 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 7 Estimated Cost of Barriers Per Council District $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $121,700,000 $100,000,000 $97,100,000 $89,500,000 $92,500,000 $110,700,000 $68,100,000 $73,700,000 $66,700,000 $52,100,000 $53,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $- District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District …
Austin Transportation Department Shared Micro-Mobility Program Update Urban Transportation Commission August 2, 2022 Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager Joseph Al-hajeri, Program Manager BRIEFING OUTLINE Program History Overview Program Updates + Recent Actions Congress Avenue Policy Data Management + Open Data Portal Safety and Infrastructure Enforcement/ Compliance Future Program Enhancements Director Rules Update Process DOCKLESS MICRO-MOBILITY HISTORY 2018 - 2022 Dockless Program Milestones • Spring 2018 – Ordinance authorizing a Dockless Mobility Program + Emergency Rules • January 2019 - Final Director Rules adoption • Spring 2019 – Trip fee adopted • May 2019 – Safe Riding Ordinance • January 2020 – Answer to CIUR #2234: “Micromobility Devices in Creeks Study” • Fall 2021 – Application fee + Trip fee update REGULATIONS CITY APPROVED FEES Fee Type License To Operate Per Device Permit Per Trip Fee Adopted Date Fee Amount $750 per 6-months $40 per device/ 6-months FY22 – $60/yr previously $0.15-$0.40 per trip/ invoiced monthly FY22 – Range adopted FY22 – New Fee REGULATION & FEES Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low-powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • §14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation • §14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. unit placement plan. revocation. • §14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • §12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM CURRENT LICENSES AND DEVICE TYPES Licensed Companies 5 Device Permits 13,850 Permit Breakdown by Device Type Stand-Up Scooter Sit-Down Scooter E-Bike 11,350 500 1,750 Vehicle 250 Provider Name Fleet Bird Lime 4,500 Stand up e-scooters 5,850 Stand-up e-scooter 500 e-bikes 1,000 Stand-up scooters 1,750 sit-down e-scooters Link Wheels Free2Move 250 Jeep Renegade’s DATA MANAGEMENT/ ANALYSIS Third Party Data Management Data Quality / Planning Tools Increased Public Data Availability & Protection of PII OPEN DATA PORTAL TRIP DATA APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2022 600,000 500,000 400,000 s p i r T 300,000 200,000 100,000 - Micro-Mobility Scooter & E-Bike Trips By Month (Aug 2018-Jul 2022) SXSW ACL ACL ACL SXSW COVID Restrictions Month/Year Scooter E-Bike VEHICLE SHARE TRIP DATA December 2021 – JUNE 2022 DATA BREAKDOWN • 10,179 total trips • 160,775+ Miles Driven • 3.11 Miles – Median Distance Trips By Date PROGRAM UPDATES/ ACTIONS Program Modifications • Firm license application deadlines, twice a year • Centralized communications for …
Transportation Demand Management Shelby Smith | Program Manager III TDM Overview • TDM is a set of strategies aimed at maximizing traveler choices and encouraging the use of multimodal transportation instead of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs). • Moved to Smart Mobility Office in February 2021. • Rebrand to Get There ATX in winter of 2021. • Focus on education and behavioral change. 2 Get There ATX Brand • Rebranded from Smart Trips Austin to Get There ATX in Q4 2021 • A one-stop resource about Austin’s many alternative transportation • Get There ATX Website • https://www.getthereatx.com options. • Get There ATX Social Channels: • Instagram: @GetThereATX • Twitter: @GetThereATX • COA Commuter Page • Provides access to mobility benefits for COA employees. 3 COA Employee Transportation Benefits All City of Austin employees, both temporary and regular, can receive the following alternative transportation benefits: • An annual MetroBike Membership • An annual CapMetro Transit Pass Transit passes • Up to a $300 E-Ride Rebate – Austin Energy program • An $85/month subsidy to use CapMetro’s Vanpool Service COA Employee Transportation Benefits All City of Austin employees, both temporary and regular, can receive the following alternative transportation benefits: • Up to two ride reimbursements/year through the “Safe Ride Home” Program • Eligibility to enter in Quarterly Sustainable Trip Contests • Telework options (vary based on departmental needs) • City Commute Committee (C3): Internal communications group who share TDM info and resources. • MetroBike is the City of Austin’s own public bikeshare system. o 847 traditional and electric bikes o 79 dock stations • Our interlocal agreement with Capital Metro was amended in July 2022. o To fund MetroBike for the next 10 years. o Integrate Bike Share of Austin’s operations into Capital Metro’s operations. o Expand the program by threefold. o Fully electrify the bike fleet. 6 Pilot MetroBike Art Initiative The TDM team is currently conducting a MetroBike art initiative pilot for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the City. This pilot will run through the end of the year. We were pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • Two geometric designs were featured on 200 MetroBike e-bikes as of May 2022 • Two art panel designs were featured at 20 MetroBike stations as of April 2022 7 Air Quality Program • Capital Area Council …
