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Austin Transportation and Public Works Services and Budget Urban Transportation Commission March 3, 2026 Austin Transportation & Public Works We are a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community.  Responsible for a wide range of transportation, mobility, and safety functions across the community  Works with all modes of transportation and numerous Austin-area partners and agencies  Ensures the transportation system is safe, reliable, and well-maintained By the Numbers $240+ million operating budget 1000+ employees 7 service areas 2 Our Network 7,979 lane miles of streets 1,216 traffic signals 75 miles of alleys 101 pedestrian hybrid beacons 4,000 miles curb and gutter 784 CCTV cameras 466 major bridges 810 culverts and pipes 20 pedestrian bridges 197,038 traffic signs 980 centerline miles of longline 6,900 crosswalks 2,900 miles of sidewalks 41,600 specialty markings 458 miles of bike lanes 139 miles of urban trails 300,000 trees 313 acres mowed + more! 3 Mobility Impacts to the Community Safe and Reliable Infrastructure • Street network • Crosswalks • Bridges • Sidewalks • Traffic Signals Accessible Mobility Options • Effective traffic signage and wayfinding • Expanding urban trail system • Bicycle infrastructure for all ages and abilities • Sufficient crossing guards at Austin schools • Crosswalks near libraries, parks, & bus stops 4 Our Structure Richard Mendoza Director Jim Dale Deputy Director Business Support Services Office of the Director Street and Bridge Operations Transportation Engineering Services Transportation Operations Services Civil Engineering Services Transportation Planning Finance • • Human Resources • Data & Technology Services • Performance Management Equity • • Public Information • District Office • Administration • Legislative Affairs Maintenance • Utilities & Structures • Pavement Operations Infrastructure Operations • • Transportation Engineering • Project Delivery • Active Transportation • Vision Zero • Signs and Markings • Arterial Management • Urban Forestry • Parking Enterprise • • Office of the City Engineer Sidewalks and Urban Trails • Community Services Emergency Management Logistics • • Strategic Projects Systems Development • • • Right of Way • Office of Special Events • Transportation Development Services Land Development Engineering • 5 ATPW Funding Sources Operating Budget Funding Source Description Proper Use Transportation User Fee (TUF) Based on land use type and trip generation (estimated $21.80 / month per household in FY26) Operations and maintenance of mobility assets and small-scale capital investments Temporary Use of Right-of-Way (TURP) Based on amount of Right-of-Way used and length of occupation Should be used on items that have a nexus with Mobility Cost of Service Fees (COS) Charged to collect the approximate cost associated with providing a service (direct and indirect cost) Must be used to cover the costs of a specific service Parking Fees Derived from a use-based fee Includes Micromobility and Permitting Should be used on items that have a nexus with Mobility Other Revenue Includes functions such as: Billable time to bonds, interdepartmental work, interfund transfers Should be used on items that have a nexus with Mobility FY26 Revenue $156.7M $14.4M $10.3M $20.5M $31.3M 6 ATPW FY26 Operating Budget Transportation Fund - $213.4M Asset and Facility Management $20.4M $2.4M $2.6M Bridge Maintenance Community Services General Maintenance One Stop Shop $18.2M $16.1M Sidewalk Infrastructure $9.2M Street Preventive Maintenance Support Services $29.8M $23.8M Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements $40.9M Transportation Engineering Transportation Operations $12.8M $32.9M Transportation Planning and Strategic Projects $4.3M 7 ATPW FY26 Operating Budget Parking Fund - $23.6M Air Quality $0.3M Asset and Facility Management $0.1M Emerging Mobility $0.8M Parking and Mobility Management $13.6M Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements $8.9M 8 ATPW FY26 Operating Budget Child Safety Fund - $4.08M Child Safety $3.8M Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements $0.3M 9 FY26 Service Enhancements 1. Pavement: Asphalt Overlay Crew Thin Surface Treatment Crew plus Equipment 2. Markings: Pavement Markings Contract 3. Urban Trails: Maintenance Crew 4. Trees: ROW Maintenance of Dead Trees 5. Concrete Repair and Construction Project Coordinator 6. Neighborhood Partnering Program: Reinstatement of Program 7. Sidewalks: Additional Funding 10 Questions?