Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting June 7th, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND 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) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday June 6th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF May 3rd, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation- Sky Mountain Drive Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Equitable Transit Oriented Development Update Presenter: Anna Lan, P.E, CapMetro Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas D. North Congress Avenue Plaza: State Preservation Board Presenter: Chris Currens, State of Texas Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Mario Champion E. Bike Lane Bounty Program Presenter: Mario Champion, Urban Transportation Commission Chair Sponsors: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
M E M O R A N D U M May 23, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2021-071146 Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.7732 of an acre of Sky Mountain Dr. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.7732 of an acre portion of land commonly known as Sky Mountain Dr. The right of way area seeking vacation is undeveloped. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated May 11, 2021, received by the City of Austin, applicant states: the reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements.” The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with active site plan SP-2021-0079C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Austin Water and Grande have “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 21, 2022. One letter of objection was received by staff and is attached to this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the June 7, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Reese Hurley//LJA Engineering 512-439-4700//rhurley@lja.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Master Comment Report Summary Presentation Letter of objection
Vacation application of a portion of Sky Mountain Dr. Traversing from Mountain Shadows Dr. Between Old Bee Caves Rd. and Hwy 71 File 2021-071146 UTC • June 7, 2022 • District 8 Totaling: 33,682 Square Feet Owner: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC Public Notice to property owners within 300’ April 21, 2022 (113) Staff received one objection All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval subject to the two below: How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? • The reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements. Site Development Plans were formally submitted and are now in process. (SP-2021-0079C) • Not S.M.A.R.T. Housing • 5-6 of the overall 22 acres will be dedicated for parkland & parkland easement I can answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting properties and the proposed development. Thank you, Mashell Smith 512-974-7079
Update May 2022 Jason JonMichael Assistant Director Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B-Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you!
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urba n Tra ns portation Commis s ion Recommenda tion Number 202206YY-XXX: [Bike La ne Bounty progra m] WHEREAS, crea ting a phys ica l a nd cultura l environment in which s afe bicycle riding is critica l to a s ucces s ful tra ns porta tion s ys tem. To wit, • Wides prea d bicycle us e is a critical component in the effort to rea ch the Aus tin Strategic Mobility • Pla n goa l of 50/ 50 tra ns it mode s ha re In multiple s tudies a nd s urveys , a key rea s on people give for not choos ing to bicycle more often is the real a nd perceived da ngers created by a la ck of s a fe routes • Separated, protected, a nd obs truction-free bike la nes a re the number one method to ens ure the s a fety of us ers of bicycles , s cooters , a nd other a ctive tra ns porta tion methods • The 10s of million of dollars a lloca ted by 2020’s Prop B a ctive trans porta tion bond is effectively • Getting more people on bikes more regula rly effectively increa s es roa d ca pa city, reduces pollution, wa s ted when bike la nes are blocked fights climate cha nge, a nd increa s es joy WHEREAS, the city of Aus tin a nd other cities a lrea dy us e both citizen input a nd photo evidence to initiate cita tions , including s uch exa mples a s • Aus tin Tra ns porta tion, in pa rtners hip with Aus tin Police Department, trains volunteers to is s ue citations a nd warnings for illegally pa rked vehicles in des igna ted acces s ible pa rking s pa ces o https :/ / www.a us tintexa s .gov/ depa rtment/ a cces s ible-pa rking-enforcement-progra m • New York City’s s ucces s ful Clea n Air/ Idling Truck progra m o https :/ / jalopnik.com/ bounty-hunters -s eek-out-idling-trucks -in-nyc-for-a -cut-1848679863 o https :/ / www.cnbc.com/ 2022/ 03/ 31/ make-87point50-in-3-minutes -by-reporting-idling- trucks -in-new-york-city.html • Additiona l Legis la tive examples o https :/ / legis ta r.council.nyc.gov/ Legis lationDeta il.a s px?ID=4699482&GUID=0D2AA2FF- 6328-4781-ABF1-8D789CB876A8 • Unma nned s peed ca meras • Unma nned …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Urban Transportation Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 Anna Lan Principal Planner, CapMetro Agenda 1 | Project Updates 2 | ETOD Policy Strategies 3 | Engagement 4 | Website 2 ETOD Corridor Study Area • $1.65 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) TOD grant • 21 stations on Blue and Orange Lines • Four focus stations (North Lamar Transit Center, Crestview, Hyde Park, South Congress Transit Center) and one E. Riverside Corridor Plan update 3 TOD vs. Equitable TOD 4 5 ETOD Deliverables ETOD Policy Plan + 6 Task 2 Case studies ✓ Task 4 Conditions analysis ✓ Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans Project Timeline Key deliverables Task 2 Case studies (done) Task 4 Conditions analysis (done) Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans 2 4 6 7 5 7 ETOD Goals 8 ETOD Goals 9 Task 5 Policy Toolkit Approach Strategies will guide the implementation of the goals. Goals Strategies Policy Tools Action Plan • • • Development Incentives, Standards or Regulations Investments in the Public Realm • • Land Use & Urban Design Real Estate Mobility Housing Affordability Business & Workforce Transit- Supportive Land Use • Acquisition • Mobility • Strategies for ETOD Infrastructure Improvement Financing Tools & Land Use Strategies • Business Assistance During Construction • Ongoing Small Business Support Leveraging Publicly- Owned Land Travel Demand Management • Advocacy & Partnerships Land Value Capture Parking Management • Expand and Preserve Homeownership Support • Workforce Development Programs • • 10 ATP Timeline NEPA and FTA Key Dates Feb 2023: BL & OL Finalization of NEPA environmental documents (FEIS/ROD) March 2023: BL & OL FTA Record of Decision (ROD) Cannot introduce station plans before March 2023 Engagement Touchpoints $ Compensated Engagement Community Presentation Large format meetings to present project milestones CAC Briefings Monthly meetings, Ongoing guidance throughout project and major milestones Tabling/Intercept Surveys In-person events to target specific neighborhoods or demographics $ Focus Groups & One-on-ones Guided discussions with groups to identify vision and needs and to build consensus amongst stakeholders Stakeholder Presentations Presentations with stakeholder groups to educate participants on the process and vision of the ETOD Study $ Community Connectors Trained individuals who does in-depth outreach in their communities Community-Led Input Process • Community Connectors • 12 individuals recruited • …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220607-002: Bike Lane Blockage Program WHEREAS, creating a physical and cultural environment in which safe bicycle riding is critical to a successful transportation system. To wit, ● Widespread bicycle use is a critical component in the effort to reach the Austin Strategic Mobility ● Plan goal of 50/50 transit mode share In multiple studies and surveys, a key reason people give for not choosing to bicycle more often is the real and perceived dangers created by a lack of safe routes ● Separated, protected, and obstruction-free bike lanes are the number one method to ensure the safety of users of bicycles, scooters, and other active transportation methods ● The 10s of million of dollars allocated by 2020’s Prop B active transportation bond is effectively ● Getting more people on bikes more regularly effectively increases road capacity, reduces pollution, wasted when bike lanes are blocked fights climate change, and increases joy WHEREAS, the city of Austin and other cities already use both citizen input and photo evidence to initiate citations, including such examples as ● Austin Transportation, in partnership with Austin Police Department, trains volunteers to issue citations and warnings for illegally parked vehicles in designated accessible parking spaces ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/department/accessible-parking-enforcement-program ● New York City’s successful Clean Air/Idling Truck program ○ https://jalopnik.com/bounty-hunters-seek-out-idling-trucks-in-nyc-for-a-cut-1848679863 ○ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/31/make-87point50-in-3-minutes-by-reporting-idling- ○ https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4699482&GUID=0D2AA2FF- trucks-in-new-york-city.html ● Additional Legislative examples 6328-4781-ABF1-8D789CB876A8 ● Unmanned speed cameras ● Unmanned red light cameras ● Unmanned school bus camera WHEREAS, there are multiple desirable and attainable outcomes from this program, including ● Fewer obstructed bike lanes, resulting in safer, more usable bike lanes, which encourages more widespread use of bike lanes by ordinary everyday bicycle and other micro-mobility users ● Additional bike lane users reduces overall congestion by taking some drivers off the road, and getting the city closer to its ASMP mode-share goals ● A new revenue stream for the city ● A more invested community of citizens, as they can both benefit from and understand how to improve their bicycling infrastructure THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the Mobility Committee and Council members, in order to make citations for blocking a bike lane a more effective and functional disincentive, pursue the follow actions: ● ● ● to alter any relevant ordinances requiring a posted sign explicitly making parking in the bike lane a citable offense, and instead to create as a default …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220707-02D: Texas Capitol Mall WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) has received a presentation describing the Texas Capitol Mall project, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The UTC recommends the City Manager direct Austin Transportation Department and other City of Austin departments to be integrally involved in determining resourcing for the design and implementation to work together with the State Preservation Board and other necessary State of Texas agencies including UT Austin, to address placemaking opportunities, including safe access and pedestrian connections to complete the Texas Capitol Mall project at North Congress Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard. Date of Approval: June 7th 2022 Attest: Christopher Parks Record of the vote: Unanimous 7-0 vote with Commissioners, Wheeler, Driscoll and Ramos absent
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting May 3rd, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND 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) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday May 2nd, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF April 5th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Austin Transportation Department Budget Overview Presenter: Rob Spillar, P.E, Austin Transportation Department Director Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Public Works Department Budget Overview Presenter: Richard Mendoza, P.E, Public Works Department Director Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers C. Project Connect Blue Line Update Presenters: Peter Mullan, Project Connect Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan D. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas E. Right of Way Vacation- Cornell Avenue Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers F. Right of Way Vacation- Alley between Comal St. and Concho St 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Red River Extension ( Runas; Champion) • Red River Realignment Updates (Runas; Driscoll) • Living Streets Update (Leyton; Driscoll) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of …
Austin Transportation Department FY2023 Budget Presentation Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 2016 Corridor Program Office 2020 ATP Cord. Office Manage Demand & Operations Deliver New Capacity Deliver Transportation Networks Focus on Increasing Safety Maintain assets Generate revenue Regional Proj/Agency Coord. ATD’s Increasing Assets - 5,000+ Miles of Roadway Markings - 36,500+ Specialty Markings - 6,800+ Delineators - 100,000+ Street Signs - 6,250+ Crosswalks - 900+ Signalized Intersections - 600+ Flashing School Beacons - 300+ ADA Accessible Signals and PHBs - 280+ Miles of Bikeways - 100+ MetroBike Stations - 800+ On-Street Pay Stations 2 Types of ATD Fees O&M ATD Grant match CIP ROW Permits Traffic Control Plan Review Transportation Development Services Limo, Taxi, Pedicab Micromobility (scooters, bicycles, moped) Transportation User Fee Cost of service Development Fees Transportation Permits Parking Meters Valet Space and Sidewalk Cafes Use of City Right of Way (streets, sidewalks, curbspace) Rent ROW based on square feet and # of Days 3 ATD Departmental Summary Total Revenue is increasing by $23.7M Mobility Fund o Increase in TUF Residential and Commercial: $9.0M (equal to a $0.85/month increase for residential customers) o Increased revenue from Right-of-Way and other fees: $13.4M Parking Management Fund o Increased revenue from Parking Meters, Permitting, Parking and Transportation Management Districts (PTMD), Micro-Mobility: $1.2M Major Fee/Rate Description Transportation User Fee (Public Works) Transportation User Fee (ATD) Total * Per single-family home FY 2022 Rate * FY 2023 Proposed Rate* Monthly Change $9.75 $5.21 $14.96 $10.84 $6.06 $16.90 $1.09 $0.85 $1.94 4 Sources of Funds Department Revenue: FY22 Estimated: $76.8 million FY23 Proposed: $102.2 million* $44.7 $34.6 $34.3 $21.2 $17.9 $15.7 $50.0 $45.0 $40.0 $35.0 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( Transportation User Fee Parking Fees Licenses/ Permits FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed $4.5 $4.5 Other $0.9 $0.9 General Fund 5 Department Expenditures: FY22 Estimated: $79.1 million FY23 Proposed: $105.8 million Use of Funds $26.3 $20.9 $20.0 $15.3 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( $18.9 $13.3 $11.8 $10.2 $8.3 $13.3 $13.2 $9.3 $1.9 $2.1 Traffic Mgmt Parking Fund Trans Dev and Permits Support Services CPO Transfers Traffic Planning & Design FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed 6 ATD Transportation Fund Balances $8.0 $7.0 $5.0 $3.0 $3.9 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( -$2.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.4 $1.1 $1.9 …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS FY 2023-2027 Financial Forecast Boards and Commissions Briefing May 2022 1 A B C D Opening • Agenda • Department Summary • Planning Guidelines Outcome: Government that Works for All • Capital Delivery Services Outcome: Mobility • Safe Routes to School • Mobility Operations Closing • Discussion • Next Steps 2 Picture of Success Understanding of Public Works FY23-27 five-year forecast proposal impacts to the City strategic and our department goals. Department Mission We build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin Services / Programs • Street Maintenance (7,958 lane miles) • Sidewalks (2,700 miles) • Trails (60 miles) • Bridges, Culverts, and Structures (13,500) • Safe Routes to School (200 crossing guard locations) • Neighborhood Partnering Program • Capital Delivery (490 projects managed) PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 i w e v r e v O s k r o W c i l b u P 4 Planning Perspective • Budget for Outcomes a. Mobility b. Government that Works for All • Alignment to Department Goals • SD23 Top 10 Priorities • 5 Year Forecast City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 COA Strategic Direction PWD SD23 Outcomes e v i t c e p s r e P g n n n a P l i SD23 Indicator #1: Accessibility to and equity of multi-modal transportation choices SD23 Indicator #9 Accessibility to quality parks, trails & recreational opportunities SD23 Indicator #10: Condition/quality of City facilities and infrastructure and effective adoption of technology PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 6 PWD Mobility Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SUPPORT Goal 1: Infrastructure Maintenance Goal 2: Multi-modal Infrastructure Goal 3: Right-of-way Coordination • Contracted Overlay • Bridge Maintenance • Supply Chain Management • Maximo Mobile • Agile Asset Build Support • Sidewalk ADA Transition Plan • Safety Education • Urban Trails • Community Engagement Specialist for Operations • Safety Equipment and Training • ATD ROW Permits • Development Review/Project Connect • Alley Asset GIS Layer Development • Tree Asset Management Software • Sinkhole GIS Tracking System PWD GTWA Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SYSTEM SUPPORT Goal 4: Capital Project Delivery • Capital Delivery Staffing • Community Engagement Specialist for CIP • PMIS • Allocation Cost Drivers • Quantity Books Application • Electronic 300U • PMIS …
Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment • Runs East from Republic Square to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) • Runs interlined with the Orange Line north of Republic Square • Dedicated transitway • Along portions of MetroBus route 20 • 10 planned stations 2 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rainey/MACC Station Entrance Rail Portal Lady Bird Lake Bridge Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 3 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Other key connections and considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge Design Options OPTION A: LRT + Shared Use Path OPTION B: LRT + Shared Use Path + Bus L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E *concept for illustrative purposes only, design subject to change Design Criteria/ Evaluation Design options for the Blue Line Bridge are being evaluated in terms of the following criteria: Transit Need / Benefit City Policy and Operational Support Design/Engineering Environmental Impacts / Federal Process Impact to Butler Trail activities and North shore connectivity Cost Transit Network Need/Benefit The Transit Network: Light Rail (LRT) and Bus working together • Bus and LRT are complementary components of the transit network • We expect transit riders to use both* bus and LRT, as the community grows • Future plans for bus service will continue to develop to coincide with the opening of new LRT infrastructure • The transit network is being designed to provide increased access to transit and serve our community’s needs. *Ridership modeling for the future assumes that fares will be the same for both LRT and bus. Actual fares will be determined by the CapMetro board at the time when LRT begins service. Context: Regional Transit Network • Projected employment and population growth will continue to rely on buses to reach downtown • Designing a bridge to accommodate LRT and Buses provides for reliability, efficiency and future growth • Operational efficiencies would be …
Update May 2022 Jason Jon Michael Smart Mobility Division Manager Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B- Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you! Questions? David Orr, Bike Share Program Manager …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: February 26, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2019-230265 LM PROJECT NAME: [10228-1912] 2109 COMAL STREET LOCATION: 2109 COMAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78722 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved Comments: I approve of vacating this ROW. Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN 712 E. Huntland Dr. RM 229 Austin, TX 78752 512 870-4760 LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Lucy Cabading 512-974-1406 02/02/2020 02/06/2020 Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 12/23/2019 12/23/2019 2/26/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: February 26, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2019-230265 LM PROJECT NAME: [10228-1912] 2109 COMAL STREET LOCATION: 2109 COMAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78722 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/20/2019 12/20/2019 Comments: There are not issues that would prevent ARR from services in this area. LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved Angela Baez 512-972-0221 12/20/2019 12/20/2019 Comments: Austin Water (AW) has no objection to the vacation of portion an Alley Right-Of-Way (0.01 acres/449 sq. ft.). There are no AW infrastructures within area requested to be vacated. 2/26/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: February 26, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2019-230265 LM PROJECT NAME: [10228-1912] 2109 COMAL STREET LOCATION: 2109 COMAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78722 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Drainage Engineering Review No Comment Sona Singh 512-974-7632 12/04/2019 12/04/2019 Comments: Will defer to WPD, because this is not associated with an active site plan. LM Electric Review Approved Comments: AE approved. Rosario Navarro 512-322-6754 12/19/2019 12/19/2019 2/26/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: EMS will support staff recommendation on this request. Milissa Warren (512)972-7234 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 As of: February 26, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2019-230265 LM PROJECT NAME: [10228-1912] 2109 COMAL STREET LOCATION: 2109 COMAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78722 Review Dept. LM EMS Review Approved LM Fire For Site Plan Review Approved Comments: None Sonny Pelayo 512-974-0194 12/09/2019 12/09/2019 2/26/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 4 As of: February 26, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2019-230265 LM PROJECT NAME: [10228-1912] 2109 COMAL STREET LOCATION: 2109 COMAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78722 Review Dept. LM GAATN Review Approved Comments: None LM Google Fiber Texas Thank you, Lorena Veldanez Engineering Technician (Provided by Adecco Staffing) veldanezgaspar@google.com (512) 230-2385 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos DeMatos (512) 974-6513 12/09/2019 12/09/2019 Approved Fredric Ritter 512-974-9241 01/06/2020 01/06/2020 Comments: Google Fiber approves this …
TO: M E M O R A N D U M Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Committee Coordinator, Transportation Department April 27, 2022 F#10228-1912 Alley Right-of-Way Vacation Application Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior, Development Services Department FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is a right of way vacation application requesting to vacate an alley tract; included are the Master Comment Reports related to the application showing all affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the requests and recommend approval, subject to certain conditional approvals. 1. F#10228-1912 application is approximately 449 square foot (0.01 acre) tract of land, being the remnant 10-foot wide, unimproved alley, located between Comal St. and Concho St., and north of E. 21st St., dedicated by the Amelia Brass Subdivision of Outlot 45, Division B, recorded in Book 1, Page 25, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the adjacent property and planned for future development as graduate student housing for the University of Texas System. Conditional Approval: • Grande Communication requests full reimbursement for the cost of construction if their facilities need to relocate. The Development Services Department is requesting the applications be scheduled for Urban Transportation Commission Agenda on May 3, 2022. The applicant and/or the landowner adjoining the alley, or its representative will be present at the meeting. Staff: Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior, Development Services Department, (512) 974-7079; mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Eric Hammack, Assistant Director, The University of Texas at Austin (512) 471-8441; eric.j.hammack@austin.utexas.edu Adjoining Landowner: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case (circle one): YES / NO PROJECT NAME, if applicable: FILE NUMBERS ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ____________________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project (circle one): YES / NO Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries (circle one): YES / NO OWNER INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Address: ______________________________ Phone: (___) ____________ Fax No.: (___) ___________ City: ________________ County: _____________ State: __________ Zip Code: ______________ Contact Person/Title: __________________________________________ Cell Phone: (___) ___________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________ (If multiple owners are joining in this request, complete names and addresses for each must be attached.) APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _______________ Zip Code: ________________________ Office No.: (___) _______________ Cell No.: (___) ______________ Fax No.: (___) ______________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ The undersigned Landowner/Applicant understands: 1) This application will be handled in accordance with standard City policies and procedures. 2) No action will be taken without (a) payment of the nonrefundable application fee, or (b) necessary documentation. 3) The application and fee in no way obligate the City to vacate the subject area. 4) All documents related to this transaction and a certified check for the appraised value must be delivered to the City of Austin prior to placing the item on the Council Agenda for final approval. Signed By: __________________ Landowner/Applicant 7 February 23, 2021 Office of Real Estate Services City of Austin 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 1350 Austin, TX 78704 Re: Pathways at Rosewood Courts Vacation of Cornell Street Right-of Way between Chicon Street and Poquito Street Good Day, The Pathways at Rosewood Courts project is an affordable housing development operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA). The site currently contains twenty-five multifamily buildings, which are approximately 80 …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 26, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2021-019241 LM PROJECT NAME: 2021-019241 1900 to 2400 Cornell Street LOCATION: 1900-1919 CORNELL ST, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved Comments: LM ATD Review I approve vacating this ROW> Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 737 255-4856 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Kathy Uhrig 512-978-1639 08/16/2021 08/16/2021 Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 10/25/2021 10/25/2021 Comments: Approved with the condition that an east-west public access easement is provided for pedestrians and bicyclists as discussed with the applicant in the 9/15/21 meeting. ATD will need to review the final proposal from the applicant before full approval is provided. 4/26/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: April 26, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2021-019241 LM PROJECT NAME: 2021-019241 1900 to 2400 Cornell Street LOCATION: 1900-1919 CORNELL ST, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Heather Ketten 512-974-1954 08/31/2021 08/31/2021 Comments: Since this only affects Cornell St, our customers along Poquito St should still be serviceable. ARR approves LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved Comments: Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 08/25/2021 08/25/2021 Austin Water (AW) has no objections to the requested 0.676 acre (29,468 square feet) Cornell Street Right-of-Way Vacation and being a tract of land in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Outlot 62, Division ¿B,¿ of the topographical map of the Government Tract adjoining the City of Austin, dated 1840, of record in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, said 0.676 of an acre tract being further described as being a portion of that certain tract of land described as 2nd tract in a deed to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and being a portion of Lot 5 through 8 (inclusive) of the W.D. Hart Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in book 2, page 147 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address between 1900-2400 Cornell Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. 4/26/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 26, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2021-019241 LM PROJECT NAME: 2021-019241 1900 to 2400 Cornell Street LOCATION: 1900-1919 CORNELL ST, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM Capital Metro Approved Comments: Ron Foster Assistant Transportation Planner Capitol Metro 512-389-7565-Office 512-417-6386-Cell Ron.foster@capmetro.org LM Drainage Engineering Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved …
