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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND 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 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)-974-2667 or meredith.rusin01@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday March 3, 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-(District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair-(District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 February 4, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding guiding principles for the 2026 Bond. Presenters: Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Austin Core Transportation Plan. Presenter: Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works Department Facilitator: Susan Somers 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to the Bond Election Advisory Taskforce from the UTC working group established November 12, 2024. Facilitator: Susan Somers 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on I-35 frontage road crossings and 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Austin Light Rail Draft pedestrian crossings. Facilitator: Susan Somers Environmental Impact Statement. Facilitator: Susan Somers 7. Discussion and approval to amend the 2025 Urban Transportation Commission calendar with an alternate date and meeting venue in November 2025. Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the February 19, 2025, meeting. 9. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the February 26, 2025, meeting. 10. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 18, 2025, meeting. 11. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the March 3, 2025, meeting. 12. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the February 20, 2025, meeting. 13. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the February 13, 2025, 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. 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 Meredith Rusin, at (512)-974-2667, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Commission, please contact Meredith Rusin at meredith.rusin01@austintexas.gov.