REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 Regular meeting on 8/4/2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Curb Management Study Briefing. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. The Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Outcomes Report. Presentation by Steven Rivas, Chair, Public Spaces Task Force. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of 2027 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the August 19, 2026, and September 16, 2026, meetings. 6. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the August 26, 2026, and September 23, 2026, meetings. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the August 13, 2026, and September 10, 2026, meetings. 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 …
Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Urban Transportation Commission Tuesday, October 6, 2026 FROM PAVEMENT MARKINGS TO LASTING PUBLIC SPACES • Task force began November 6, 2025 • 22 Austinites appointed by the Mayor, City Council Members, and community stakeholders • Community, cultural, transportation, neighborhood, business, and civic representation THE ASSIGNMENT 15 LOCATIONS 22 MEMBERS ONE COMMUNITY PROCESS TEXAS CITIES, DIFFERENT RESPONSES Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin LISTEN FIRST OUR PROCESS November 6, 2025 Organization and charge November 13, 2025 Community ideas workshop November 20, 2025 Priorities and next steps April 16, 2026 Task force reconvened following the state-review process June 2026 Community celebrations and implementation THREE PRIORITY PLACES 4th & Colorado 11th Street Fairy Alley (between Treadwell St. & Dexter St.) WHY PLACE AND HISTORY MATTER TWO DAYS. ONE AUSTIN. FROM PAVEMENT TO PLACE East 11th Street • Six Square cultural heritage • Historic interpretation • Public art • Corridor identity • Streetscape improvements • Long-term community-led placemaking Bettie Naylor Street • Community mural • District banners • Queer historical marker • Lighting and public art • Streetscape and public-space improvements • Longer-term corridor planning WHAT WE LEARNED LISTEN Start with the people who know the place. HONOR Understand the history before designing the future. ADAPT Treat regulatory change as a design challenge, not simply a removal project. BUILD Give communities something meaningful to help create and something hopeful to look forward to. Thank you!
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nathan Fernandes (District 2) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad (District 7) Justin Jacobson (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 7/7/2026. The minutes of the 7/7/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Buffo, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Ground Transportation Services Overview. The commission received a presentation from Jacob Culberson, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 3. I35 Small Area Mobility Plan Overview. The commission received a presentation from Sadra Dehghan, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Urban Transportation Commission Bylaw Amendment Status Update. The commission received an update from Vice Chair Schumacher. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy for new developments. Amendment: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, the amendment was approved by a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, the recommendation was approved on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the July 22, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Prasad. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 21, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Schumacher. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 10. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 11, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Somers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
Curb Management Plan Briefing Austin Transportation & Public Works | October 6, 2026 Agenda • Overview • Accomplished in the Plan Process • Key Challenges and Findings • Curb Typologies • Recommended Curb Management Strategies & Pilots Implementation Roadmap • • Staff Next Steps 2 Overview The Curbside Management Plan (CMP) is: A citywide, policy-informed operational framework. Provides City staff common language, a typology for classifying curb segments, and a repeatable decision-making process and consistent framework for managing competing curb demands. Goal: for the City to use curb space in ways that improve safety, support mobility choice, enhance access, and make more effective use of limited public right-of-way The CMP is NOT a regulatory document and is NOT a block-level redesign of the public right-of-way. 3 Accomplished in the Plan Process: Tasks Literary Review Community and Stakeholder Engagement Develop Curb Typology Framework Inventory of Existing Conditions & Analyze Utilization Data Final deliverable was a comprehensive Curb Management Plan document. 4 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Engagement Engagement Takeaway Operational Implication Location and Time Matters: Participants mention lack of spaces in downtown, entertainment districts, etc., especially during evenings, weekends, and special events. Curb management needs to support context-specific and time-based decision- making. Pick-up/Drop-off and Delivery Creates Pressure Points Increase curb allocation for short-duration activity and clarify these regulations. Confusion caused by unclear or inconsistent signage and uneven enforcement Flexibility and coordination are needed to manage changing conditions Curb management decisions should emphasize legibility, consistency, and enforceability, even where tradeoffs are necessary. The CMP should support coordinated decision-making and adaptable curb management practices, rather than rigid prescriptions. Safety and accessibility are core curbside concerns Curbside decisions should be evaluated through a safety and accessibility lens. 5 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Data Collection Collected Observations at 8 Locations • Representing a range of land uses, street types, and activity levels. • Transportation modes • Commercial deliveries • Passenger pick-up/drop-off (“PUDO”) • Parking trends (Turnover, occupancy, duration) • Verify paid parking transaction data to visual data • Violation trends 6 Blue Line = Weekday Orange Line = Weekend Green Line = Friday Key Challenges and Findings Focus Area Allocation vs. demand mismatch Static rules, dynamic demand Why It Matters Most curb space is dedicated to parking storage (77%), while loading/PUDO* (1%) and micromobility (<1%) drive a growing share of activity and …
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Proposed Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Approved Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
