M E M O R A N D U M April 26, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Coordinator Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2021-019241 Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.676 of an acre of Cornell Avenue TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.676 of an acre portion of land commonly known as Cornell Avenue. The right of way is partially paved and has been maintained by the abutting property owner rather than maintained by the City of Austin. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA). Per the transmittal letter dated February 23, 2021, received by the City of Austin, applicant states: “By releasing this right-of-way to HACA in fact, the actual responsibility for maintenance would be clear, and HACA can legitimately make use of the property to enhance the development and better meet their mission to provide quality affordable housing to the citizens of Austin.” 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 Transportation, Electric Review, PARD/Planning & Design Review, Public Works Department Urban Trails Review and Watershed Engineering Review all 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. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 3, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov J Segura//Dunaway Associates 512-399-5371//JSegura@dunawayassociates.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: Housing Authority City of Austin The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Summary of Review Comments Report and Application Packet
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 $11.24 $6.06 $17.30 $1.49 $0.85 $2.34 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 A D N E G A Picture of Success Understanding of Public Works FY23-27 five-year forecast proposal impacts to the City strategic and our department goals. We build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin Department Mission Services / Programs w e i v r e v O s k r o W c i l b u P Trails (60 miles) • Street Maintenance (7,958 lane miles) • Sidewalks (2,700 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 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 i l 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 • Contracted Overlay • Bridge Maintenance • Supply Chain Management • Maximo Mobile • Agile Asset Build Support Goal 2: Multi-modal Infrastructure Goal 3: Right-of-way Coordination 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 …
Vacation application of paved Cornell Street Right-of-Way traversing East to West from Poquito St. to Chicon Street File 2021-019241 UTC Item 2E • District 1 Totaling: 32,508 Square Feet Owner: Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) Public Notice to property owners within 300’ April 28, 2022 (303) How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The west portion of the paved drive will remain to preserve the historic nature of the site. The east portion is proposed to be a parking lot, and single-family style affordable housing. Pedestrian connectivity will be provided to link Chicon and Poquito. ATD 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 Electric Review Approve w/Condition: Retain as an electric easement until they demo and remove the lines. Please contact Darren Vicknair at Darren. Vicknair@austinenergy.com to discuss. PARD/Planning & Design Review PARD approves this right of way vacation upon the condition that the developer dedicate a Trail and Recreation easement (or equivalent) providing an east-west connection between Chicon and Poquito Streets at the time of Site Development Permit for the project. PWD Urban Trails Review Approved. Trail easement, as requested by PARD, required at time of site plan. Watershed Engineering Review 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
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220503-02C: Busway on Blue Line Bridge WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) has received a presentation describing the benefits and concerns in adding dedicated bus lanes on the proposed Blue Line Bridge, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC prefers and supports the dedicated bus lane option for the Blue Line Bridge. Date of Approval: May 3rd 2022 Attest: Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison Record of the vote: 6-0 vote with Commissioners Leyton and Driscoll abstaining and Commissioners Weatherby, and Runas absent. Commissioner Ryan resigned from the Urban Transportation Commission on April 27th. No oppositions.
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting April 5th, 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 April 4th, 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 MARCH 1st, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Transportation Criteria Manual Update Presenter: Upal Barua, Austin Transportation Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and Cecilia Ramos B. Street Impact Fee Update Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: James Driscoll and Cecilia Ramos C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Red River Street Realignment Presenters: Paul Terranova, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll E. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Facilitator: Ruven Brooks Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 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 • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Red River Extension ( Runas; Champion) • Red River Realignment Updates (Runas; Driscoll) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(Champion; Somers) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(Champion; Somers) • Living Streets Update (Leyton; Driscoll) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; …
Transportation Criteria Manual Update Urban Transportation Commission April 4, 2022 Upal Barua, P.E., PTOE, Development Officer Danielle Morin, Project Coordinator Austin Transportation Department Why Did We Update the TCM? • Most recent major TCM update was conducted in the ‘1980s • Current TCM does not reflect current best practices or City of Austin design standards • TCM waivers are often needed to achieve modern design • Confusing document layout is difficult to utilize • Updated analyses and design criteria are needed for development review efficiency and predictability 3/31/2022 Transportation Criteria Manual Update 2 Main Goals • Provide a foundation or starting point for transportation related engineering design decisions • Formally incorporate The American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) criteria • Reflect Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) goals • Provide flexible design guidance for constrained conditions on established streets • Prioritize safety and promote sustainable modes (pedestrians, bikes, transit, etc.) • Include criteria to implement the Street Impact Fee (SIF) 3/31/2022 Transportation Criteria Manual Update 3 Project Timeline: 2017 to Present 2018-2020 2020 Winter 2020 Spring 2021 Fall 2021 Spring 2022 • Internal & External Input & Review • Internal Draft Document Refinement • Public Concurrence • Interdepartme ntal Review • Formal Rules • Internal • Informal Public Comment Period • Final Document Refinement • Formal Public • Public Posting Process Review & Comment Period Effective Date Preparation Informational Webinar • Effective Date 06/20/22 Fall 2022 • Ongoing Quarterly Updates to Standard Details • Ongoing Annual Updates to TCM As Needed 2017 2019 3/ 31/ 2022 Transportation Criteria Manual Update 4 Public Feedback – Key Themes Street Cross Sections & Street Trees Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Geometric and Pavement Design Driveways, Parking & Loading Transportation Impact Analysis Clear Waiver Process & Definitions 3/ 31/ 2022 Transportation Criteria Manual Update 5 Summary of Key Changes to the TCM • Modernizes Street Design • Narrow street cross sections which are designed for safe vehicle speeds • Smaller curb return radii to slow cars down at ped/bike conflict points • Safer street and driveway crossings for peds, bikes, and transit users • • Aligns with policies & goals of ASMP, Vision Zero, and national best Includes street trees in required street cross sections practices outcomes • Flexible and Context Sensitive Design • Innovative flexible design guidelines responsive …
Red River Street Realignment Update Between 12th to 15th Street Existing Roadways Realigned Roadways Repurposed Roadways • Accommodate UT Master Plan and Moody Center: Phase 1 • Accommodate Central Health redevelopment: Phase 2 Existing Roadways Realigned Roadways Repurposed Roadways Realignment of Red River 12th to 15th Street Realignment of Red River 12th to 15th Street New Red River Alignment • Red River Street returned to historic alignment • Ownership and operation of New Red River remains City of Austin • New Red River constructed and utilities relocated by CH as part of their Block 164 campus redevelopment • Achieves a complete street design o Transit (enhanced to accommodate future HC routes) o Pedestrian (enhanced) o Bikes (enhanced) o Autos (emphasis reduced) • Most of Old Red River Street remains City of Austin for future pedestrian plaza/promenade New Red River Alignment • Red River Street returned to historic alignment • Ownership and operation of New Red River remains City of Austin • New Red River constructed and utilities relocated by CH as part of their Block 164 campus redevelopment • Achieves a complete street design o Transit (enhanced to accommodate future HC routes) o Pedestrian (enhanced) o Bikes (enhanced) o Autos (emphasis reduced) • Most of Old Red River Street remains City of Austin for future pedestrian plaza/promenade Next Steps • Central Health anticipates completion of Block 164 and New Red River Street construction in spring/summer 2022 • ATD staff to work with Central Health, Waterloo Greenway, other City departments, and public to transition Old Red River Street to a plaza/pedestrian-oriented amenity Future Council Items • Approve ROW reimbursement (ORES) o Vacation of 0.35 AC of Old Red River ROW to CH • Approve WPD’s $75k contribution for requested enhanced storm-water drainage Prior Council Actions: • Negotiate & execute approval February 7, 2019 • Statement of Terms approved June 20, 2019 • Right-of-way fee waivers NTE $3.3M approved December 3, 2020 • Central Health PUD zoning case approved June 10, 2021 Future Council Items • Approve ROW reimbursement (ORES) o Vacation of 0.35 AC of Old Red River ROW to CH • Approve WPD’s $75k contribution for requested enhanced storm-water drainage Prior Council Actions: • Negotiate & execute approval February 7, 2019 • Statement of Terms approved June 20, 2019 • Right-of-way fee waivers NTE $3.3M approved December 3, 2020 • Central Health PUD zoning case approved June 10, 2021 UT …
Street Impact Fee – Implementation Update Urban Transportation Commission | April 5, 2022 Curtis Beaty, P.E. | Division Manager, ATD Upal Burua, P.E., PTOE | Development Officer, ATD 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Implementation Overview • Timeline • Progress in 2021 • Progress in 2022 • Recently asked questions 2 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Implementation Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends for TIAs approved before December 2020 Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 3 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Tasks – Completed in 2021 SIF introductory info workshops SIF estimator worksheet Process mapping 50% Draft SIF guidelines (for the public) 50% Draft standard operating procedure (for staff) SIF-funded project prioritization 4 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Tasks – 2022 AMANDA programming (testing in April) Project prioritization – Council member briefings Stakeholder outreach Complete guidelines Project development begins Fee collection – June 21, 2022 5 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Stakeholder Outreach • Small-Scale Developers • April 20, 2022 • May 19, 2022 • Large-Scale Developers • May 19, 2022 6 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Recent Questions • Do non-profitshave to pay SIF? • Can I “bank” offset credits from one project to use on another? • Do the SIF reductions (parking, transit, and internal capture) align with the new TCM? • Does all affordable housing give me a reduction in my assessed SIF? 7 https://www.austintexas.gov/department/street-impact-fee AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Street Impact Fee Implementation Curtis Beaty, P.E. | Division Manager, ATD Upal Burua, P.E., PTOE | Development Officer, ATD 8 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Project Prioritization for Street Impact Fee Program April 2022 Austin Transportation Department Presentation Outline • Street Impact Fee 101 • Roadway Capacity Plan Projects • Revenue Projections • Project Development for SIF Program • Ranking System • Project Development Process • Example Project • Outcomes • Questions 2 About Street Impact Fee • Street impact fees can fund roadway capacity projects required as a result of new development • A study, the Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Plan (SIF RCP), was conducted to define the projects, service areas, and maximum fee • Projects are from ASMP • 17 service areas • Ordinance adopted by City Council in December 2020 • Collection of fee will begin in June 2022 • Collected at time of building permit • Based on project land use, density, and location • Money collected in service area must be spent there 3 Service Areas 4 What can Street Impact Fees pay for? Project components that can be paid for… Project components that cannot be paid for…. Capacity Related Projects: Construction cost of SIF RCP projects Non-Capacity Related Projects: × Projects not included in the Roadways Additional lanes Curb & gutter Medians Bridges Intersections Signals Roundabouts Turn lanes Planning/preliminary engineering Survey and land acquisition SIF RCP × Repair, operation, and maintenance of existing or new facilities × Upgrades to serve existing development / traffic × Administrative costs of operating the program 5 SIF RCP Projects Service Area Projects Total Project Cost* Forecasted Revenue** % Funded • 1,148 Projects • Roadway Segments • New Roadways • Roadway Widening • Substandard Streets • Access Management • Two-Way Conversion • Intersection Projects A B C D DT E F G H I J K L M N O P 31 76 87 105 47 47 64 75 12 78 102 17 103 66 94 94 50 $ 65,039,000 $ 374,337,000 $ 221,290,000 $ 296,253,000 $ 42,932,000 $ 149,266,000 $ 124,213,000 $ 231,816,553 $ 61,892,000 $ 162,466,000 $ 170,047,000 $ 103,221,000 $ 137,933,000 $ 173,216,000 $ 169,680,460 $ 298,482,200 $ 33,735,885 $ 56,345,880 $ 39,842,410 $ 99,138,210 $ 29,623,250 $ 29,389,250 $ 73,389,060 $ 10,677,850 $ 32,247,355 $ 36,012,210 $ 8,043,525 $ 41,314,010 $ 50,358,225 $ 65,564,810 $ 71,631,245 $ 52,996,520 53.1% 15.9% 21.2% 42.6% 73.7% 28.5% 71.4% 5.5% 84.7% 28.8% 5.0% 54.8% 36.6% 41.3% 47.2% 20.6% 39.8% 31.1% • …
Street Impact Fee – Implementation Update UTC | April 5, 2022 Curtis Beaty, P.E. | Division Manager, ATD Upal Burua, P.E. | Development Officer, ATD 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Implementation Overview • Timeline • Progress in 2021 • Progress in 2022 • Recently asked questions 2 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Implementation Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends for TIAs approved before December 2020 Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 3 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Tasks – Completed in 2021 SIF introductory info workshops SIF estimator worksheet Process mapping 50% Draft SIF guidelines (for the public) 50% Draft standard operating procedure (for staff) SIF-funded project prioritization 4 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Tasks – 2022 AMANDA programming (testing in April) Project prioritization – Council member briefings Stakeholder outreach Complete guidelines Project development begins Fee collection – June 21, 2022 5 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Stakeholder Outreach • Small-Scale Developers • April 20, 2022 • May 19, 2022 • Large-Scale Developers • May 19, 2022 6 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Recent Questions • Do non-profitshave to pay SIF? • Can I “bank” offset credits from one project to use on another? • Do the SIF reductions (parking, transit, and internal capture) align with the new TCM? • Does all affordable housing give me a reduction in my assessed SIF? 7 https://www.austintexas.gov/department/street-impact-fee AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Street Impact Fee Implementation Curtis Beaty, P.E. | Division Manager, ATD Upal Burua, P.E. | Development Officer, ATD 8 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Red River Street Realignment Update Between 12th to 15th Street Existing Roadways Realigned Roadways Repurposed Roadways • Accommodate UT Master Plan and Moody Center: Phase 1 • Accommodate Central Health redevelopment: Phase 2 Existing Roadways Realigned Roadways Repurposed Roadways Realignment of Red River 12th to 15th Street Realignment of Red River 12th to 15th Street New Red River Alignment • Red River Street returned to historic alignment • Ownership and operation of New Red River remains City of Austin • New Red River constructed and utilities relocated by CH as part of their Block 164 campus redevelopment • Achieves a complete street design o Transit (enhanced to accommodate future HC routes) o Pedestrian (enhanced) o Bikes (enhanced) o Autos (emphasis reduced) • Most of Old Red River Street remains City of Austin for future pedestrian plaza/promenade New Red River Alignment • Red River Street returned to historic alignment • Ownership and operation of New Red River remains City of Austin • New Red River constructed and utilities relocated by CH as part of their Block 164 campus redevelopment • Achieves a complete street design o Transit (enhanced to accommodate future HC routes) o Pedestrian (enhanced) o Bikes (enhanced) o Autos (emphasis reduced) • Most of Old Red River Street remains City of Austin for future pedestrian plaza/promenade Next Steps • Central Health anticipates completion of Block 164 and New Red River Street construction in spring/summer 2022 • ATD staff to work with Central Health, Waterloo Greenway, other City departments, and public to transition Old Red River Street to a plaza/pedestrian-oriented amenity future opportunities to meet ASMP recommendations once ROW is conveyed to the City • Aerial progress photo of the new paving and striping 4/5/2022 7 Proposed Typical Section From The Approved Site Plan SP-2019-0332D 4/5/2022 8 Future Council Items • Approve ROW reimbursement (ORES) o Vacation of 0.35 AC of Old Red River ROW to CH • Approve WPD’s $75k contribution for requested enhanced storm-water drainage Prior Council Actions: • Negotiate & execute approval February 7, 2019 • Statement of Terms approved June 20, 2019 • Right-of-way fee waivers NTE $3.3M approved December 3, 2020 • Central Health PUD zoning case approved June 10, 2021 Future Council Items • Approve ROW reimbursement (ORES) o Vacation of 0.35 AC of Old Red River ROW to CH • Approve WPD’s $75k contribution for requested enhanced storm-water drainage Prior Council Actions: • …
Links City of Austin Street Impact Fee Service Area Project Summary 1. Street Impact Fee ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/department/street-impact-fee 2. Transportation Project Development Program ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/page/transportation-project-development-program 3. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Plan Project Map ○ https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=af6815a6521747f3a 5dc1dfd11a8da6e Street Impact Fee (SIF) Definition of Terms SIF Transportation Projects: Number of projects included in the approved SIF study for each service area Total Cost in SIF Study: Planning-level cost estimates for the projects included in the SIF study Costs Eligible for SIF Funds: Projects along service area boundaries or sharing boundaries with other jurisdictions cannot be fully funded by the SIF per state law; this indicates the total cost of projects that could be funded by SIF Number of Projects Entirely in Service Area: Projects along service area boundaries or sharing boundaries with other jurisdictions cannot be fully funded by the SIF per state law; this indicates the number of projects that could be fully funded by SIF Forecasted Revenue: Reflects the anticipated future development included in the SIF study and the development fee approved by City Council Collected Street Impact Fees: Fees collected by the City of Austin from development applicants at the time of building permit Credits to Street Impact Fees: Fees not collected by the City of Austin from development applicants at the time of building permit as a result of reduced trip generation measures, right- of-way dedication, parking reduction, transit proximity, etc. 1 Street Impact Fee (SIF) Definition of Terms (Cont.) Fees Spent on Transportation Projects: The total amount of money spent to date on eligible projects within the SIF service area Projects Built by Street Impact Fees: Projects that have been completed utilizing SIF funding (partially or wholly) Summary Tables Table 1 - Summary by Council District Council District Service Areas Total Number of Projects Number of Projects Planned Number of Projects Constructed to Date Total Cost of All Projects Number of Projects to Plan in FY22 and FY23 223 157 97 63 88 114 140 85 116 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D, DT, G, I, J N, O, P G, J, L, N, P C, D, F, I, J L, N, O A, B, E, H B, C, D, F, I K, L, M, N DT, I, J, L 10 E, F, H, I, K 37 39 17 20 39 34 24 23 19 15 4 4 1 0 1 7 …
Recommendation Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20220405-002E 04/05/22 WHEREAS Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) demographic forecasts are used in and have an influence on a wide range of public decisions, including federal highway funding, federal transit funding, traffic impact analysis for developments, and school district planning WHEREAS the demographics forecasts provided by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization assume that existing land use patterns and other governmental policies will persist into the future; WHEREAS in the absence of alternatives these forecasts are used to inform funding decisions, with the result that projects which support the current land use assumptions are more likely to be funded; WHEREAS having just a single forecast does not provide any information to governments about the likely impacts of policy changes; WHEREAS having just a single forecast makes it impossible to provide for events which might or might occur, such as passage of a transit referendum; WHEREAS the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) encourages states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations to use scenario planning processes, as outlined in MODEL LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANS: A Guide for Incorporating Performance- Based Planning, August 2014, USDOT, FHWA () and Supporting Performance- Based Planning and Programming through Scenario Planning, June 2016, USDOT, FHWA; WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started using scenario planning to entertain multiple reasonable future alternatives in equitable planning processes, and TxDOT Houston has developed the Sustainable Ways to Integrate Future Transportation (SWIFT) tool that could be adapted to the Austin region to facilitate equitable scenario planning processes; WHEREAS the CAMPO 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) included elements of scenario planning that entertained various reasonable future growth scenarios, but these processes and advanced planning techniques seem to have been abandoned; WHEREAS the CAMPO 2045 RTP envisions a future that will result in the conversation of 350 square miles of currently rural or open space to be converted to suburban or urban, with 69% of the region’s expected 4 million residents living in car-dependent sprawl or rural areas, a future that is distinctly different than the visions articulated through various regional planning processes, such as Envision Central Texas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC requests that City Council direct its representatives to the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board to request that CAMPO adopt the following policy changes: ● Use an equitable, scenario-based planning approach, in which CAMPO staff co-create with diverse people from across the region, at least …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 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 via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a 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 FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 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 • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 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 February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a 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 REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 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 • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut …
Redline ID REDLINE ASMP Page Number Type ASMP Page Number Change Proposed Informed By Status 2021 ASMP Document Amendments Log 2/25/2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ii iii xxv 28 42 50 96-97 56 86 95 98 108 122 129 194 196 196 New Image New Page Map Tagline Map Correct text 50 28 56 188 Text Map Policy Spread Map Spread Map Map Tagline Tagline 190 new image Amendment Log Updated Street Network Map Updated Tagline (SB.1): Pair education and narrowly-focused enforcement strategies initiatives, targeting key behaviors on freeways and high-speed corridors, with street design improvements to reinforce safe travel behaviors for all. Updated Growth Concept Map and Transit Priority Network Curb management is the flexible and efficient use of the public space between building fronts and the vehicular travel lanes along street edges; this is the space in which the movement of people and goods meets access. In order to utilize public curb space efficiently, clear guidance is needed to ensure curb management strategies are available to allow all users of the public realm adequate space in which to carry out their daily needs. Add note about Smart Trips now being part of Get There ATX In Austin, the Smart Trips neighborhood outreach program offers free transit adventures to reach residents how to use public transit for recreational trips (note: as of 2021 Smart Trips is known as Get There ATX) . Updated Sidewalk Prioirization Map New Policy - Roadway System Policy 6: Support streets as places where people and community engage in non-mobility activity: Recognize the diverse and expanding civic needs within our right-of-way and adaptive uses of the street Non-mobility Activity in Practice Roadway Capacity Projects Map Bicycle System Map Urban Trail System Map Project Connect Spread - Inital Investment & System Plan Updated Tagline: Pursue strategies and collaborate with regional partners to reduce ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions, including promoting sustainable transportation modes and improving traffic flow Updated Tagline (AC.3): Use materials and methods that reduce carbon, conserve energy, limit waste, and support the Net-Zero Community Climate Goals Staff Staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff Staff Staff Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review To …
2021 ASMP Amendments URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2022 COLE KIT TEN, DIVISION MANAGER, AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Presentation Agenda o Timeline o ASMP framework o Policy Document o Street Network o What’s in this ASMP Amendment Cycle o Policy Document additions, updates, corrections o Street Network corrections and alignment with other City Documents o Interpreting these Updates o In Response to Public Comments o Q & A 2 Timeline | Initial Feedback Schedule 2021 October 1 November 15 December 31 ASMP Policy Survey released ASMP Street Network map released Original close date for Policy survey and Street Network map October November December January *Internal Review began May 2021 Updates were provided to Mayor and City Council via memos dated 6/10/2021, 9/30/2021 and 12/1/2021 2022 January 16 First extension date for Policy & Street Network feedback January 30 Policy & Street Network comment period closed October - January Round 1 Public Comments 3 Timeline | Remaining Feedback Schedule 2022 February March April May Developed updated draft of the proposed amendments Round 1 Feedback Report Updated draft published Boards and Commissions Council Mobility Committee Round 2 Public Comments Develop final draft of the proposed amendments Round 2 Feedback Report Final draft published Planning Commission City Council Public Hearing and Meetings February March April May *Notification for the second round of comments was sent out to the Community Registry on February 28 *Council Public Hearing will be advertised in the American Statesman 16 days prior to the hearing date and sent out to the Community Registry 4 What is the ASMP ? 5 Policy Document + Street Network Table & Map 6 ASMP | Policy Document • A comprehensive multimodal transportation plan for the future of our transportation network • 50 / 50 mode share • Includes: • Indicators + Targets • Policies • Action Items 7 ASMP | Street Network • A database of streets organized by Street Name with existing and future conditions of the right of way • These future conditions reflect the policies and transportation vision in the ASMP and reflect our multimodal systems for walking, bicycling, transit and driving • Used to identify right of way dedication requirements needed to accommodate future roadway conditions (referred to as Dedication of Right of Way in the Land Development Code) 8 *Adopted Street Network Table can be found at atd.knack.com/asmp#home/ ASMP | Street Network • Right of way dedication is only …
2021 ASMP Amendments Public Engagement Report Round 1 February 2022 Created by the Austin Transportation Department Contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….….. 3 2. Public Engagement Strategy………………………………………………….……….…… 3 2.1. Policy Survey……………………………………………………………………….… 3 2.2 Street Network Presentation and Public Feedback Map…………………………. 4 3. Public Comment Summary…………………………………………………………………. 4 3.1 Demographic results on engagement activities……………………………………. 4 3.2 Policies - What we heard……………………………………………………………... 7 3.3 Street Network Public Feedback Map - What we heard………………….……….. 8 4. Next Steps…………………………………………………………………………………….10 4.1 Public Comments, Boards & Commissions, Council ……………….……………..10 5. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………....10 Appendix A: Policy Amendment Online Survey………...........……………………….. 11 Appendix B: Policy Amendment Paper Survey……………………………….....…….. 18 Appendix C: ASMP Amendments Flyer……………………………………………...…. 22 Appendix D: Public Feedback Map …………………………………………………….. 23 Appendix E: ATD Mobility Newsletter ……………………………………………....….. 24 Appendix F: Neighborhood Association positions …………………………....………. 25 Appendix G: Log of emails received …………………………………………...…….... 27 Appendix H: Full table of Public Feedback Map comments………………………….. 45 2 1. Introduction The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is Austin's comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan, and it guides our short- and long-term transportation projects, programs, initiatives, and investments. Adopted in April 2019, the ASMP plans for all the ways we get around Austin. Council passed Resolution 20200610-002 in June 2020, “directing the City Manager to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) to add the Project Connect System Plan that includes the Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by the Capital Metro Board of Directors, to the ASMP and associated technical elements”. The ASMP is anticipated to go through a deeper evaluation for changes at the five-year mark, therefore, this two-year update is meant to remain limited in scope to respond to the Council Resolution and other significant changes in the past two years. Austin Transportation Department staff officially initiated the process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) in May 2021. The initial phase of this process included an interdepartmental review of the ASMP policy document and the Street Network Table and Map. The interdepartmental review effort identified several potential policy amendments that were published for public comment in October 2021, and Street Network amendments were published for public comment soon after in November 2021. 2. Public Engagement Strategy This 2-year amendment cycle is the first amendment process since the ASMP was adopted in 2019. Since this process was meant to be limited in scope, and because it is the first amendment to the document, the public engagement …
HOUSING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT Project Connect $300 Million Anti-Displacement Funding Implementation Plan Contents • Utilizing the Equity Tool & Report • Anti-Displacement Funds – Budget for Years 1 & 2 • Community Development Fund – Uses & Availability • Next Steps Utilizing the Tool Report • Priority Places: All Investments will be focused in displacement risk areas within 1 mile of a Project Connect station as recommended by the Tool. • Priority Purposes: Investments must advance at least one priority purpose as recommended by the Tool. • READ Tool Maps and Dashboard: To understand the conditions in the respective geographies to prioritize investment. • Application and Scoring Criteria: The Tool will inform the scoring criteria for the Community Development Fund’s competitive process. 3 Utilizing the Tool Report • The report is an aspirational document that: • explains why these funds are needed • defines where they are most needed • and outlines how to address displacement through community priorities, including: affordable housing, high-quality jobs, cultural anchors, support of BIPOC-owned business, and purchasing land for community-led projects 4 Utilizing the Tool Report • The Tool was designed using a community lens to help guide decisions about the use of anti- displacement funds. • Organizations applying for funds will use the Report and the Tool to help guide their proposed solutions. • The grant Application and Evaluation have been informed by questions in the tool. 5 Utilizing the Tool Report 6 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investment Strategy The Investment Strategy is not one single thing, but it is a series of informative steps, processes, research and data that informs how we focus the investments. Who? Who? Demographic Focus – Persons identified by the Uprooted Report as Vulnerable to Displacement Where? Geographic Focus – Within 1 mile of a Project Connect station and living within an area that is experiencing Active, Chronic or Vulnerable displacement risk. What? Protect, Preserve, Produce When? Timing – this is a crucial consideration as to what investments should be made and when. How? Where? How? Establishing Equitable Processes – Centering community voices and elevating their priorities, purposes, places. When? What? 7 Anti-Displacement Fund Budget – Years 1 & 2 $265,000 Community Engagement & Outreach $20,000,000 Community Development $735,000 Staffing $23,000,000 AHFC Land Acquisition $ 65 Million $21,000,000 Land Development (RHDA/OHDA) 8 AHFC Land Acquisition Funds allocated to AHFC for use including loans to …
