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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Urban Transportation Commission Briefing Austin Transportation and Public Works May 5, 2026 Today’s Discussion  CPRG Aligns With Regional Investments  CPRG Goals  Coalition Partners  Key Findings from Research Study  Key Measures  Measure 1  Measure 2  Measure 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 2 CPRG Will Keep Central Texas Moving Purpose: CPRG will implement transportation demand strategies to keep people moving while an unprecedented level of construction occurs on regional roadways. Over the next 10-15 years: 27% Population Increase $20B+ In Public Funding 35+ Significant Construction Projects 3 Vehicle Miles Travelled Reduction Potential Existing State: Central Texas drivers travel 45 million miles per day CPRG Goal: Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 39 million miles over five years Reduction in VMT needed to achieve CPRG emissions goal: Average VMT per person in CAMPO region: Average number of people who need to make alternative travel choices: 21,304 per day 26 miles per day 820 per day 4 Who is Involved? 5 Transportation Research Survey Identified Challenges and Opportunities for CPRG 6 Key Measures Measure 1: Improve Existing Services​ $17,500,000 CapMetro Service CARTS Service Shuttle Service Measure 2: Invest in TDM Infrastructure​ $7,140,668 Mobility Hubs Bike/Ped Counter Expansion Air Quality Sensor Expansion Measure 3: Introduce Travel Options $22,625,000 TDM Platform Marketing + Education Direct Incentives 7 Measure 1 Transit Enhancements 1515X 935 801 2 CapMetro Active CapMetro Proposed CARTS Active CARTS Proposed 990 1511X 8 Measure 1 Annual Transit Service Evaluation Plan Each year (March–May), CapMetro, CARTS, and the City will review CPRG-funded services and consider adjustments based on the following priorities: • Construction Impacts • Available Transit Infrastructure and Resources • Operating Costs, and • Ridership Impacts on VMT. This data will be used for a service review and adjustment process to explore the potential scope of services across Austin and the region for the next calendar year. 9 Measure 2 | TDM Infrastructure 2026 Mobility Hubs Locations 2025 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Purple Air Sensors 10 Measure 3 Community Engagement Movability Community Programs (Funded By CPRG) Construction Mitigation, Commute Rewards and Challenges, TDM Planning, Mobility Research, SchoolPool, Mobility Camps, and more... 11 Measure 3 Marketing Campaign Marketing and Creative Design Contract with Colehour + Cohen (C+C) Approved By Council on 2/26/26 Goal: Develop a diverse and inclusive marking campaign to inspire commuter mode shift. Scope Deliverables: • Media kits • Creative design • Marketing strategy 12 Measure 3 Transportation Wallet and Cash for Commuters Transportation Wallet • Provide up to 700 low-income residents with a reloadable transit benefit card. • Launch pilot this year with a goal of reaching 100 end users ($75/month per person). • Coordinating with HACA, APH and Workforce Solutions. Cash for Commuters • Daily cash incentive with partnering employers of (up to) $5 for (up to) 90 days per calendar year until funds deplete. More to come as initiatives kick off in late Summer/early Fall 2026! 13 Measure 3 | CTXGO: Your One-Stop Shop for Trip Planning and Construction Updates CTX GO includes three main ways the public can plan trips and access information, providing options to find alternative modes of travel, the latest traffic and construction updates: Mobile App A downloadable mobile app that travelers around the region can use to plan trips, receive incentives, and receive traffic and lane closure updates on the go. Website A mirror website of the app that has both real time and future traffic and construction information, so travelers can plan their trips ahead of time. Hotline An easy-to-remember number for the public to call with inquiries about traffic conditions and ongoing construction projects. 14 How Will It Help? Enhanced Construction Coordination Public Information/Planning Real-Time Traffic Information CONSTRUCTION DATA PLATFORM Construction Data from Agencies One-Stop Shop for Roadway Construction Machine Learning Analyses Trip planning and incentive distribution to use alternative modes. Central location for the public to access information and ask questions about construction Agencies inform the public about significant impacts 15 Questions?