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Parking District Program Staff Update Austin Transportation Public Works Department | Urban Transportation Commission June 2, 2026 Presenters: Lewis Leff, Assistant Director & Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Division Manager Agenda  Program History  Parking Benefit District (PBD)  Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD)  Parking District Requirements & Coordination  Current Parking District Areas Overview  Closer Look at Each Parking District  Next Steps 2 Program History Austin established it's first parking benefit district (PBD) in West Campus as a pilot program, funded by a federal grant (RESOLUTION NO. 20050728-013). West Campus PBD boundary was expanded and approved by Council. 2011 2014 2006 2013 PBD ordinance §12-6 was adopted by Council with West Campus being the first district. A new parking district designation was adopted by Council called a parking and transportation management district (PTMD). §12-7 3 §12-7 Parking & Transportation Management Districts Purpose The goal of this program is to help improve traffic flow, curbside management, and mobility within designated areas of the city through coordinated community engagement, curbside management strategies and transportation improvements. Community Benefit • Community representation on district stakeholder group • 51 percent of the public paid parking revenue, less City expenses, dedicated for mobility infrastructure projects. • Projects could include: Eligibility Requirements to Form A New District • An area with at least 100 on-street paid parking spaces or at least 200 off-street paid parking spaces • Initial discovery meeting with TPW • Fill in sidewalk gaps • Sidewalk rehabilitation • Pedestrian crossing islands • Street trees • Once initial plan is created, present in community for • Mobility studies (that lead to projects) feedback • Approval of an ordinance establishing the district by City Council 4 District Coordination Process Current Process  Aiming to meet quarterly to provide updates financials and parking related issues  Projects proposed by PTMD Advisory Board Members, TPW staff, and community members.  Potential projects analyzed by TPW staff  Approval sheet signed by PTMD Advisory Board, Transportation Engineer, Parking Enterprise Division Manager, TPW Department Director Challenges  Consistent representation on community stakeholder groups, holding regular formal meetings.  Establishing consistent process for project selection now that funds are accumulating. 5 Map of Active Districts Parking District Areas District Names  West Campus (PBD): Est. 2011/13  East Austin: Est. 2015  Mueller: Est. 2015  Colorado River: Est. 2018  South Congress: Est. 2023 6 West Campus PBD | Est. 2011/13 Community Representation  University Area Partners (UAP)  Shoal Crest Neighborhood Association (SCNA)  Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association Completed Projects  ADA ramps along W. 25th  W. 25th Flexi-Pave sidewalk On-Going/ Future Projects  Tree grate restoration (started)  Sidewalk Repairs & ADA ramps (Scoped / Designed) 7 East Austin PTMD | Est. 2015 Community Representation  Guadalupe Association for an Improved Neighborhood (G.A.I.N)  East Cesar Chavez Planning Contact Team  East Austin Business District (created when PTMD was approved) Completed Projects  500 Brushy St. pedestrian walkway installation - 2017  600 Navasota St. sidewalk improvements - 2022  Haskell St. Safe Routes to School sidewalk improvements - 2023 Future Projects  East 4th St. sidewalk improvement  East 5th St. Rail Crossing at Chalmers (BUILD grant) 8 Mueller PTMD | Est. 2015 Community Representation  Mueller Property Owners Association (POA)  Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA)  Catellus  Economic Development Department Completed Projects  51st & Tilley pedestrian crossing Future Projects  Sidewalk improvements  Bike rack expansion Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon 9 Colorado River Area PTMD | Est. 2018 Community Representation  The Trail Conservancy  West Austin Youth Association (WAYA)  West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG)  Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA)*  Texas Rowing Center  Austin Parks and Recreation Completed Projects  None Future Projects  Multiple projects listed in the application for trail expansion and maintenance 10 South Congress PTMD | Est. 2023 Community Representation  South Congress Merchants Association (SCMA)  South Congress Public Improvement District (SoCo PID)  South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association (SRCC)  Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) Completed Projects  Academy Drive sidewalk improvement – 2026 Future Projects  Eva Street pedestrian islands  New and rehabilitated sidewalks 11 Next Steps • Finalize updated district coordination and communication processes, and aim to fill in missing committee representatives • Update and expand PTMD information provided on COA website • Create annual district reports 12 Thank You https://www.austintexas.gov/transportation-public- works/programs/parking-and-transportation-management-districts 13