REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 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 August 4, 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 July 1, 2025. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the Cap Metro Bike Share Expansion. Presenters: Michael Kimbro & Jacob Barrett, Transportation and Public Works with JD Simpson, CapMetro 3. Discussion on Emergency Response Management Presenter: Kimmi McMinn & Dan Valbracht, Austin Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles Presenter: Kristin Bray, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Urban Transportation Commission comment to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Autonomous Vehicles Rules adoption. Facilitator: Susan Somers 6. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the July 23, 2025, meeting. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 15, 2025, meeting. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6310 Whilemina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Board Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Arlin Alvarez - (District 3) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Varun Prasad - (District 7) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Carlos Soto APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 3, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 5/6/2025 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Brown absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the state legislative update and implications for the City's transportation and mobility programs. The commission received a presentation from Carrie Rogers, Government Relations Officer for Intergovernmental Relations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on and adoption of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, an amended report was approved with a 9-0 vote. Amendment 1 – approved with a 9-0 vote on a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Chair Somers. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Amendment 2 – approved with 9-0 on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher and a second from Commissioner Buffo. 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation regarding National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) lane widths. On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the recommendation was approved with a 9-0 vote. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 2, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 6. Update from Commissioner Buffo from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 17, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Buffo. 7. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 12, 2025, meeting. The commission received …
Bikeshare Update Urban Transportation Commission August 5, 2025 Jacob Barrett, Program Manager, TDM Michael Kimbro, Program Manager, Shared Mobility Services Agenda • Bikeshare Partnership • System overview • Ridership • August Fare Adjustment • Bikeshare Expansion • Ridership Propensity • Market Typologies • 2025 Expansion Station Locations • Next Steps 2 Bikeshare Partnership • 3-year interlocal agreement between the City and CapMetro. • Both parties contribute financially • Both parties will create monthly and annual reports CapMetro • Ensure grant-funded activities meet the terms of 3rd Party Agreements. • Conduct branding, marketing, advertising • Manage Bikeshare vendor contract, software, and associated agreements • Operations, maintenance, and planning City of Austin • Reimburse CapMetro for grant-related expenses • Own program equipment and inventory • Design, permitting, and construction* • Ensure access to bikeshare during special events *CapMetro responsible for design, permitting, construction of Bikeshare pads within their ROW or when constructing in coordination with another CapMetro capital project. 3 Map of Existing Bikeshare Stations System Overview • 100% e-bike fleet (475 bikes) • All new, all-electric fleet installed in 2024 • 73 existing stations • 1 electrified station (station charges bikes) • Construction of 1 additional electrified station underway • Access the program via the CapMetro Bikeshare or the Transit app 4 Ridership Ridership has been increasing by 10% each month. Highest ride day: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, during SXSW (with 2003 trips) Top performing station: Perry-Castañeda Library, with more than 30k trips this year. Today, top-performing stations are in West Campus and top users of the system are UT students. 5 August Fare Adjustment Price Pay-as-you-ride 1-Day Pass 31-Day Pass Annual Pass Student (18 & Over) Discount Current $1.09 + $0.23/min $12.99 (60 mins) + 4.33 per 30 min $11 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min $86.60 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min $12 (60 mins) + $4.33 per 30 min New (August 1st) $2.50 + $0.25/min $10 (30 mins) + $0.25/min $25 (30 mins) + $0.25/min $150 (30 mins) + $0.25/min 50% off Annual Pass (Mins) refers to the included time per ride before assessing Overage Fees • • Simplified the overage fees ($4.33 per 30 min vs. $0.25/min) • Made 1-Day and 31-Day pass logical. The 31-Day pass now costs more than the 1-Day pass. • More closely aligned Annual Pass and Student Discount with industry best practice. 6 Ridership Propensity High Ridership Public Need Combined …
