REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 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 5/5/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Curb Management Plan Update. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Parking Transportation Management Districts Overview. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation regarding funding transit enhancements through the proposed Dog’s Head Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the May 20, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the May 13, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the May 19, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the June 1, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the May 14, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the May 14, 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. …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 5, 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 5:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers - (District 4) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Kevin Chen - (District 6 Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 4/7/2026. The minutes of the 4/7/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Somers, on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Fernandes, Prasad, Jacobson and Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Bond Funded Bridge Projects Update. The commission received presentations from Eric Bailey, Deputy Director and Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capitol Delivery Services. 3. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Update. The commission received a presentation from Jacob Barrett, Program Manager and Shannon Riley, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the April 15, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Chen. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 9. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the April 21, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Schumacher. 10. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the May 4, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 11. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the April 29, 2026, meetings. The commission received an update from Commissioner Somers. 12. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the April 9, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Somers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS New Future Agenda Items Discussed: • APD traffic safety • ETOD cycle ADJOURNMENT Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the June 2, 2026, meeting on a motion from Commissioner XX, seconded by Commissioner XX, with a X-X vote. 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260602-004: Dog’s Head Transit Enhancements WHEREAS, the development agreement contemplates building an advanced manufacturing center, an extension of the Colorado River Trail, parkland, and multi-family housing, including affordable housing, as part of the future Dog’s Head development; WHEREAS, on July 23rd, 2026, the City Council will consider a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for the Dog’s Head to provide a financing mechanism for the construction of public infrastructure necessary to provide adequate service to the Dog’s Head; WHEREAS, on May 21st, 2026, the Austin City Council authorized a development agreement and annexation for approximately 2,614 acres located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as the “Dog's Head”; DRAFT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recommends that city staff work with the Austin Transit Partnership and CapMetro to evaluate opportunities to fund transit enhancements through the Dog’s Head TIRZ, including evaluating the feasibility of the following: WHEREAS, at 2,614 acres, the Dog’s Head development is 367% larger than Mueller (711 acres), which was also built primarily using a TIRZ; WHEREAS, portions of the Dog’s Head development will be located within 1 mile of the future Yellow Jacket light rail station and the future Green Line Commuter Rail Station at 183; ● An extension of the Project Connect Light Rail with a stop in the Dog’s Head TIRZ as part ● A MetroRapid or high-frequency CapMetro bus route connecting the Dog’s Head to the of the future Airport Extension; and CapMetro Green Line and the Airport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that City Staff report these options to the City Council prior to the July 23rd, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) DRAFT
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260602-004: Dog’s Head Transit Enhancements WHEREAS, on May 21st, 2026, the Austin City Council authorized a development agreement and annexation for approximately 2,614 acres located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as the “Dog's Head”; WHEREAS, on July 23rd, 2026, the City Council will consider a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for the Dog’s Head to provide a financing mechanism for the construction of public infrastructure necessary to provide adequate service to the Dog’s Head; WHEREAS, the development agreement contemplates building an advanced manufacturing center, an extension of the Colorado River Trail, parkland, and multi-family housing, including affordable housing, as part of the future Dog’s Head development; WHEREAS, portions of the Dog’s Head development will be located within 1 mile of the future Yellow Jacket light rail station and the future Green Line Commuter Rail Station at 183; WHEREAS, at 2,614 acres, the Dog’s Head development is 367% larger than Mueller (711 acres), where the public infrastructure was also built primarily using a TIRZ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recommends that city staff work with the Austin Transit Partnership and CapMetro to evaluate opportunities to fund transit enhancements through the Dog’s Head TIRZ, including evaluating the feasibility of the following: ● An extension of the Project Connect Light Rail with a stop in the Dog’s Head TIRZ as part of the future Airport Extension; and ● A MetroRapid or high-frequency CapMetro bus route connecting the Dog’s Head to the CapMetro Green Line and the Airport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that City Staff report these options to the City Council prior to the July 23rd, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motioned by: Commissioner Schumacher Seconded by: Commissioner Somers Date of Approval: 6/2/2026 Record of the vote: 8-0 Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Parking District Program Staff Update Austin Transportation Public Works Department | Urban Transportation Commission June 2, 2026 Presenters: Lewis Leff, Assistant Director & Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Division Manager Agenda Program History Parking Benefit District (PBD) Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) Parking District Requirements & Coordination Current Parking District Areas Overview Closer Look at Each Parking District Next Steps 2 Program History Austin established it's first parking benefit district (PBD) in West Campus as a pilot program, funded by a federal grant (RESOLUTION NO. 20050728-013). West Campus PBD boundary was expanded and approved by Council. 2011 2014 2006 2013 PBD ordinance §12-6 was adopted by Council with West Campus being the first district. A new parking district designation was adopted by Council called a parking and transportation management district (PTMD). §12-7 3 §12-7 Parking & Transportation Management Districts Purpose The goal of this program is to help improve traffic flow, curbside management, and mobility within designated areas of the city through coordinated community engagement, curbside management strategies and transportation improvements. Community Benefit • Community representation on district stakeholder group • 51 percent of the public paid parking revenue, less City expenses, dedicated for mobility infrastructure projects. • Projects could include: Eligibility Requirements to Form A New District • An area with at least 100 on-street paid parking spaces or at least 200 off-street paid parking spaces • Initial discovery meeting with TPW • Fill in sidewalk gaps • Sidewalk rehabilitation • Pedestrian crossing islands • Street trees • Once initial plan is created, present in community for • Mobility studies (that lead to projects) feedback • Approval of an ordinance establishing the district by City Council 4 District Coordination Process Current Process Aiming to meet quarterly to provide updates financials and parking related issues Projects proposed by PTMD Advisory Board Members, TPW staff, and community members. Potential projects analyzed by TPW staff Approval sheet signed by PTMD Advisory Board, Transportation Engineer, Parking Enterprise Division Manager, TPW Department Director Challenges Consistent representation on community stakeholder groups, holding regular formal meetings. Establishing consistent process for project selection now that funds are accumulating. 5 Map of Active Districts Parking District Areas District Names West Campus (PBD): Est. 2011/13 East Austin: Est. 2015 Mueller: Est. 2015 Colorado River: Est. 2018 South Congress: Est. 2023 6 …
CapMetro Green Line Austin Light Rail Phase I Austin Light Rail Phase I Priority Extension FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY***THIS DOCUMENT HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP, ORCAPMETRO*** CapMetro Green Line Austin Light Rail Phase I Austin Light Rail Phase I Priority Extension Possible Dog’s Head Metro Rapid FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY***THIS DOCUMENT HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP, ORCAPMETRO*** CapMetro Green Line Austin Light Rail Phase I Possible Dog’s Head Light Rail Alignment FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY***THIS DOCUMENT HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP, ORCAPMETRO***
Curbside Management Plan Staff Update Austin Transportation Public Works Department | Urban Transportation Commission June 2, 2026 Presenters: Lewis Leff, Assistant Director & Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Division Manager Agenda • Background • Work Completed Since Last Update • Refined Draft Curb Typology Framework Overview • Draft Typology Assignment Process • • Examples of Typology Assignment Existing Conditions Analysis • Applying Curbside Management Strategies • Next Steps Background Timeline: • Council request to conduct a study in 2024 • Contract executed: May 2025 • Project kick-off: June 2025 • Draft Deliverable: May 2026 • Final Deliverable: Early July 2026 Example from City of Atlanta Curbside Management Plan Final deliverable: Curb Management Plan (CMP) that guides operational decision-making; not a regulatory document Work Completed Since Previous UTC Update • Refined Typology Framework • Reflects combined analysis of curb activity, land use, and mobility functions • Completed Existing Conditions Analysis • Data-supported identification of core issues to address • Typology Assignment Process and Application • Developed step-by-step process to assign curb types to street segments • Created initial map of the City’s street network • Management Strategies and Implementation • Established priority areas: pricing, loading, enforcement, and coordination • Concepts for framework application, pilots, and phased rollout Refined Typology Framework Primary drivers for defining types Curb Types Multiple Factors and Pressures. Curbs that have overlapping high pressures such as High Activity Mobility and Entertainment. Mobility-focused streets. Transit, vehicles, bikes, and pedestrian uses in the curbside lane without on-street parking. Adjacent supporting streets are important to manage, especially for high activity streets where little off-street parking exists. Supporting streets. Curbs that are impacted by high activity areas (Entertainment or Mobility) where spillover impacts need special considerations. Use or activity-driven types. The intensity of uses and different types of land uses are the defining factor of allocation and management. Multiple High Pressures High Activity Mobility Corridors Moderate Activity Mobility Corridors Supporting Streets Entertainment or Dining Business or Commercial Parks or Open Space Neighborhood Avenues Local Streets Refined Typology Framework Refined Typology Framework The typology framework can be applied citywide to consistently evaluate and assign curb types. Sample Area: N Lamar Blvd at W 15th Street Shades represent different land use Refined Typology Framework – Primary Movement N Lamar at 24th St Corridor serves high traffic volume Corridor serves high traffic volume Single adjacent use (parks) Curbside lane dedicated to movement Refined Typology Framework – …
