REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Special Called meeting on 4/7/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Bond Funded Bridge Projects Update. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director and Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capitol Delivery Services. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Update. Presentation by Kristin Pipkin, Consulting Engineer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the April 15, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the April 21, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the May 4, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the April 9, 2026, 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 upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natalie Leone at …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers - (District 4) Nathan Fernandes – (District 2) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Scott Johnson APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on 3/16/2026. The minutes of the 3/16/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Fernandes, on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Jacobson and Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Project Connect Update, including the Federal Transit Administration record of decision for Austin Light Rail Phase 1. The commission received presentations from Jennifer Pyne, EVP, Planning, Community & Federal Programs, and Lindsay Wood, EVP, Engineering & Construction, Austin Transit Partnership. 3. Austin Core Transportation Plan Update. Movability Commuter Survey update The commission received a presentation from Kathleen Lu, Movability. 4. Citywide Lighting Plan update. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The commission received a presentation from Joel Meyer, Transportation Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2024-011813 LM - 1909 Comal Street The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent, Austin Transportation and Public Works. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the 2026 Bond Program. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. 7. Approve officer appointments to the Urban Transportation Commission. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the office of Chair was approved as amended with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. On a motion from Commissioner Somers, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes, the office of Vice Chair was approved as amended with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. On a …
Urban Transportation Commission – Bond Bridges Update Agenda 1 Barton Springs Road Bridge 2 Redbud Trail Bridge 3 William Cannon Road Overpass 4 Wishbone Bridge 2 2 Barton Springs Road Bridge 100 years old built in 1926 1946 Bridge Expansion 20,000 Vehicles per day Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events FUNDING SOURCE: • Preliminary Design: 2012, 2018 and 2020 Bonds • Design: 2020 Bond • Construction: FHWA/City 3 City Council Actions 1 Direction from Council in 2020 Bond Resolution (20200812-011): 2 Previous Council Action/Hearings: 11/30/23 – Council conducts a public hearing to recommend the bridge replacement alternative 12/12/23 – Council work session on the recommended option 12/14/23 – Council conducts a public hearing and directs Staff to pursue replacement option 03/07/24 – Council Directs TPW Director to apply for a federal bridge grant to replace the bridge 05/02/24 – Council approves additional engineering services for the bridge replacement 04/24/25 – Council approves accepting $32M in grant funds from the FHWA for bridge replacement 4 Project Development Process PRELIMINARY PHASE 2015 - 2023 DESIGN PHASE 2024 - 2027 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2027 - 2029 PUBLIC MEETING April 2023 RESPOND TO COMMENTS Summer 2023 REFINE REPORT Fall 2023 COUNCIL ACTION December 2023 60% DESIGN + NEPA PUBLIC MEETINGS + BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FINAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING BID AND AWARD + COUNCIL ACTION CONSTRUCTION WE ARE HERE Analysis Structural and Mobility Analysis: • • • • External Structure - Spalling Concrete • ADA compliance – Pedestrian Circulation Internal Structure – Deteriorating Steel Geotechnical Data –Replacement Design • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility – no improvement to existing condition Cost/Benefit Analysis – extended life vs. cost Historic Analysis: • Coordinated with US Army Corps (USACE) and Texas Historic Commission (THC) • The bridge is a contributing feature to the Zilker Park Historic Landmark designation • The Texas Historic Commission has approved potentially fully replacing the bridge. As the process continues, the final design will be reviewed and approved by USACE and THC. 6 Current Condition Spalling Concrete in Bridge Structure Concrete Cores Delamination of Beams Curb And Railing Do Not Meet Current ADA Standards Load Restricted As Of November 2023 – Heavy Vehicles Moving Eastbound Must Use Outer Lanes 7 Project Options 8 Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Structure Rehabilitation 1 Remove Existing Bridge Deck and Spandrel Columns 2 Remaining Portion of Existing Structure 3 New Components: Exterior Pairs of Arch Ribs, Spandrel Columns, …
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Urban Transportation Commission Briefing Austin Transportation and Public Works May 5, 2026 Today’s Discussion CPRG Aligns With Regional Investments CPRG Goals Coalition Partners Key Findings from Research Study Key Measures Measure 1 Measure 2 Measure 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 2 CPRG Will Keep Central Texas Moving Purpose: CPRG will implement transportation demand strategies to keep people moving while an unprecedented level of construction occurs on regional roadways. Over the next 10-15 years: 27% Population Increase $20B+ In Public Funding 35+ Significant Construction Projects 3 Vehicle Miles Travelled Reduction Potential Existing State: Central Texas drivers travel 45 million miles per day CPRG Goal: Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 39 million miles over five years Reduction in VMT needed to achieve CPRG emissions goal: Average VMT per person in CAMPO region: Average number of people who need to make alternative travel choices: 21,304 per day 26 miles per day 820 per day 4 Who is Involved? 5 Transportation Research Survey Identified Challenges and Opportunities for CPRG 6 Key Measures Measure 1: Improve Existing Services $17,500,000 CapMetro Service CARTS Service Shuttle Service Measure 2: Invest in TDM Infrastructure $7,140,668 Mobility Hubs Bike/Ped Counter Expansion Air Quality Sensor Expansion Measure 3: Introduce Travel Options $22,625,000 TDM Platform Marketing + Education Direct Incentives 7 Measure 1 Transit Enhancements 1515X 935 801 2 CapMetro Active CapMetro Proposed CARTS Active CARTS Proposed 990 1511X 8 Measure 1 Annual Transit Service Evaluation Plan Each year (March–May), CapMetro, CARTS, and the City will review CPRG-funded services and consider adjustments based on the following priorities: • Construction Impacts • Available Transit Infrastructure and Resources • Operating Costs, and • Ridership Impacts on VMT. This data will be used for a service review and adjustment process to explore the potential scope of services across Austin and the region for the next calendar year. 9 Measure 2 | TDM Infrastructure 2026 Mobility Hubs Locations 2025 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Purple Air Sensors 10 Measure 3 Community Engagement Movability Community Programs (Funded By CPRG) Construction Mitigation, Commute Rewards and Challenges, TDM Planning, Mobility Research, SchoolPool, Mobility Camps, and more... 11 Measure 3 Marketing Campaign Marketing and Creative Design Contract with Colehour + Cohen (C+C) Approved By Council on 2/26/26 Goal: Develop a diverse and inclusive marking campaign to inspire commuter mode shift. Scope …
