REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY JULY 1, 2025, AT 5:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1405 6310 Wilhemina Delco Drive 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 June 30, 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 June 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the state legislative update and implications for the City's transportation and mobility programs. Presenter: Carrie Rogers, Government Relations Officer DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on and adoption of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. Facilitator: Susan Somers 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation regarding National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) lane widths. Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 2, 2025, meeting. 6. Update from Commissioner Buffo from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 17, 2025, meeting. 7. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 12, 2025, meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 3, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair Heather Buffo Justin Jacobson Daniel Kavelman Varun Prasad Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Deshon Brown Joshua Sorin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on May 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 5/6/2025 were approved on Commissioner Somers’ motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez and Chen absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. Presenter: Susan Somers Chair Somers facilitated a discussion about items that should be included in the upcoming annual report. 1 DRAFT URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES 3. Discussion regarding Vision Zero program updates. Presenter: Joel Meyer, Transportation and Public Works Department The commission received a presentation from Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer for Vision Zero, Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Director Rules for the Residential Permit Parking program. Facilitator: Susan Somers On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, an amended recommendation was approved with an 8-0 vote. Amendment 1 – approved with a 7-0 vote (with Commissioner Sorin temporarily absent) on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, to strike the last WHEREAS clause on the posted draft recommendation. Amendment 2 – approved with 7-1 on a motion from Commissioner Jacobson and a second from Chair Somers, to add Be It Resolved clause, placed second from the last, to read: “The Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Transportation and Public Works add owners and employees of adjacent cultural venues and businesses as interested parties in the establishment of Residential Parking Program zones, ensuring they maintain access upon the Zone’s establishment.” 5. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Joint Sustainability Committee (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers On a motion from Chair Somers, with a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, Commissioner Prasad was appointed to the Joint Sustainability Committee with an 8-0 vote. On a motion from Chair Somers, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Jon Fortune, Deputy City Manager FROM: Carrie Rogers, Intergovernmental Relations Officer DATE: June 24, 2025 SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Relations Office – State Legislative Update Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called Governor Abbott's veto period concluded on Sunday, June 22, 2025, marking the final stage in the legislative process for the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. This memorandum follows up on our June 3, 2025, update and provides a summary of key legislation signed into law that has implications for the City of Austin. The Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) is now coordinating with the Law Department and City departments to begin implementation planning and compliance review. A City Council briefing will be scheduled in July to discuss the outcomes and next steps. Governor Abbott has called a special session to begin July 21, 2025. The session was triggered by six vetoed bills that he would like to see worked on. These include: • SB 3 – Would ban the sale of hemp-derived THC products in Texas. • SB 648 – Relates to recording requirements for certain real property instruments. • SB 1253 – Relates to impact and production fees for water projects and regulation of certain wells. • SB 1278 – Provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of human trafficking. • SB 1758 – Addresses environmental standards for cement kilns near semiconductor facilities. • SB 2878 – Relates to administrative operations and judicial proceedings within the state judiciary. The Governor has described this as an “initial” call, and additional items may be added. Notably, redistricting was not included in the proclamation despite national attention. Under the Texas Constitution, lawmakers may file bills on any topic during a special session, but only those within the Governor’s call can advance unless he expands it. You can access his full announcement here. PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 2 of 5 June 24, 2025 IGR / Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called The following update includes key bills signed or allowed to become law without the governor’s signature. This update is based on information currently available. A complete list is attached. Local Government Preemption • SB 412 by Senator Middleton is effective September 1, 2025. The bill amends the Texas Penal Code to remove the affirmative defense for …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Urban Transportation Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation- related matters including: • • • • • • • • transportation energy conservation matters; grant applications; streets and highways; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of • • transportation. In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies 1 DRAFT Annual Review and Work Plan 2025 concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Presentations heard with no action taken: • Mobility Annual Plan briefing Street Impact Fee update • • Discussion of long range planning and updates to the Urban Trails Plan • Living Streets Program update • Transit Enhancement Program update • • • CapMetro Rapid Line update • Corridor Projects status update • Safety Barriers at Medical Facilities Briefing Presentation on the cost of motor vehicle crashes to City of Austin taxpayers Initial briefing/discussion on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2050 Regional Transportation Plan • Austin Light Rail update • …
