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6th Street Preliminary Engineering Austin Transportation & Public Works | February 3, 2026 Agenda  Safety Pilot Overview  PER Process  Review of Alternatives  Public Feedback  Staff Recommendation  Next Steps 2 6th Street Safety Pilot • Multi-department initiative to improve safety in the District • ATPW assisted with temporary materials to “test” new widened sidewalks, change in vehicle lanes • Signal timing changes to promote slow speeds, increase ped x-ing times • Close monitoring of pedestrian safety and traffic operations 3 6th St PER – Study of Long-Term Improvements  Study Area: 6th Street (IH-35 to Congress Avenue).  Purpose: Identify transportation and mobility improvements to form the long- term vision for the street.  Goal: Develop a set (1) of recommended improvements with their associated costs.  Build on lessons learned during pilot phase  Schedule: Conclude PER by end of 2025; begin design in 2026 4 Alternative 1 5 Alternative 2 6 Alternative 3 7 Public Feedback  Preserving character and supporting local businesses  Pedestrianization and car-free street  Greenery, shade and trees  Protected bike lanes  Loading zones and delivery access  Safety and cleanliness 8 Staff Recommendation: Alternative 3 9 Next Steps  Publish final Preliminary Engineering Report for 6th Street – PENDING  Initiate design process for 6th Street – In Progress  Explore opportunities to add/improve east-wide bike lanes in downtown – In Progress 10