REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESAY NOVEMBER 1st 2022 at 5pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St, 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 November 1st, 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 October 4th, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on Cap and Stitch Updates Presenter: Mike Trimble, Corridor Program Office Discussion and possible action on Vision Zero Updates Presenter: Lewis Leff, Austin Transportation Department Discussion and possible action on Placemaking updates Presenter: Luke Urie, Austin Transportation Department BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 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 …
Austin Transportation Placemaking Program Update Jason JonMichael | Assistant Director | 11.1.22 Smart Mobility Placemaking Program Placemaking / Placekeeping Agenda • • • ATD Collections Management Policy • Grant Opportunities • Artbox Program Street Banner Program • • Creative Crosswalk Program Living Streets Program • • Community Mobility Hubs Public Plaza Program • What is Placemaking? What is Placekeeping? A policy developed by the Smart Mobility Office allows the Department to incorporate public art into its transportation network. The policy governs the selection, commissioning, acquisition, design, fabrication, installation, accession, maintenance, repair, long-term care, and deaccession of the owned and loaned artwork. ATD's efforts were part of its commitment to foster vibrant street life, celebrating local communities, and improving safety in Austin. Grant Opportunities Artbox Program • Currently, we have completed 27 Artboxes • Created a process for community partners to sponsor their own Artboxes. • We expect to complete at least 20-30 more in the next two years. • Bike tour of murals and three newly community-inspired Artboxes along Airport Boulevard Nov. 11-13 Street Banner Program • ATD's Signs & Markings division has transitioned the Street Banner Program to Smart Mobility. • October 2022 marked the beginning of this transition. • The program is currently developing a new reporting and application process. • All administrative tasks, permits, and payment arrangements are included. Creative Crosswalk Program • Exploring licensing or permitting options long-term solutions for the program. • A standard operating procedure (SOP) is in development for this program. - As a guideline, it will include constraints, requirements, and regulations. Living Streets Program • The Living Streets Program aims to create a means for people to gather to celebrate, play, walk, bike or roll with comfort and safety on their neighborhood streets. Community Mobility Hubs Smart Hub Grand opening Georgian Acres neighborhood 312 East Wonsley Dr. Austin, TX 78753 Monday November 14, 2022 | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Public Plaza / Promenade Program • public plazas can activate underutilized space with the purpose of creating safe, accessible, family friendly, and social public spaces Old Red River Phase Ia: Interim Short-Term Public Plaza THANK YOU
Vision Zero Austin: UTC Update November 1, 2022 1 Years of Life Lost 2,862 (Through 10/21/2022) * There were 7 fatalities of unknown age 2 Vision Zero / Safe Systems Approach ● An ethical approach to safety and mobility - fatalities and serious injuries should not be acceptable ● Human body is vulnerable ● Humans make mistakes ● Separate users in space and time ● Cannot predict where next severe crash happens; we can predict based on conditions where it is likely to occur 3 Vision Zero / Safe Systems Approach Austin Energy Public Works ATD Housing and Planning APD (Enforcement, Crash investigations) Vision Zero, Safe System Austin Public Health Local and State Policy Makers ATCEMS / Fire Law / Municipal Ct. / Travis County Attorney, District Attorney CapMetro, ATP TxDOT/State 4 Vision Zero / Safe Systems Approach Source: Vision Zero Network 5 Austin Data and Trends By Mode Fatal Crashes (2022, Jan through Oct*) Serious Injury Crashes (2022, Jan through Oct*) Mode 2022* % 2021 % Mode 2022* % 2021 % Pedestrians Bicyclists Motorcyclist Motorist 35 1 17 31 84 41.7% 1.2% 20.2% 36.9% 30 3 13 42 88 34.1% 3.4% 14.8% 47.7% * Data through 10/21/2022 Pedestrians Bicyclists Motorcyclist 16.6% 6.5% 18.2% 16.0% 6.4% 14.4% Motorist 58.7% 236 63.1% 64 25 70 226 385 60 24 54 374 Data disclaimer: Data accessed on 10/26/2022. There may be additional reports filed or changes which may impact these numbers before they are final. 6 Austin Data and Trends National data (2010-2020) Austin data (2013-2022) 7 Austin Data and Trends Additional Fatal Crash Analysis Year over Year Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 Off-System Fatal Crash % On-System Fatal Crash % 33.90% 66.10% 34.29% 65.71% 30.14% 69.86% 30.68% 69.32% 2022* 22.62% 77.38% 29.56% 70.44% * 2022 is projected Data disclaimer: Data accessed on 10/26/2022. There may be additional reports filed or changes which may impact these numbers before they are final. 8 Austin Data and Trends Key Takeaways: Comparing 2022 YTD to 2021 1. Combined, the total of fatal and suspected serious injury crashes are up ~2% in 2022 compared to 2021. ○ Fatal crashes are down ~5% compared to last year, suspected serious injury crashes are up ~3%; Total reportable crashes citywide are up ~2%. 2. Evening and early morning hours (8PM - 4AM) account for 45 out of the 84 fatal crashes. (33% of day, ~54%of fatal crashes) 3. Increasing …
