Urban Transportation CommissionFeb. 6, 2024

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REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2023, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. 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 December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (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 December 5, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. Presenter: Jeff Stensland, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update on the Austin Light Rail project Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin MetroBike Presenter: Capital Metro staff 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlooks for 2024 Presenter: Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 7. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the January 17, 2024 Meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions from the December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions from the January 16, 2024 and February 5, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Daniel Kavelman 11. Update from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions from the January 25, 2024, Meeting: Commissioner Susan Somers 12. Update from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions from the December 14, 2023 and January 11, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Susan Somers 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natalie Leone, at (512)-974-3428, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Commission, please contact Natalie Leone at natalie.leone@austintexas.gov.