Citizen Communication Backup 3 — original pdf
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Item 2B. Lady Bird Lake Bridge Presentation — original pdf
Project Connect Lady Bird Lake Bridge Update 2 Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rail Portal Rainey/MACC Station Entrances Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail / Ped / Bike Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 3 3 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Bridge modes*: 1. Light rail (Blue Line) – electric vehicles 2. Cyclists 3. Pedestrians *Capacity for bus service being studied Other considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Lady Bird Lake Bridge: Next Steps • Analysis of including capacity for buses on the Lady Bird Lake Bridge, in addition to LRT vehicles and bicyclist/pedestrians, is underway. • Public meeting on subject likely in April • Decision about how to proceed necessary by May 31, 2022 in order to meet current timelines for the program. • Impact on Design Competition process pending. 4 4 Lady Bird Lake Bridge: Next Steps Subject areas requiring further analysis: • Design and Engineering • Includes options both for separated, dedicated guideways for buses and LRT as well as a shared LRT/bus guideway • Potential impacts on north and south shores of lake • Operations, including safety and system risk analysis • Bus Service Planning framework • Blue Line FTA Project Development impacts • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) • FTA Capital Investment Grant program (CIG) • Other infrastructure needs required to maximize efficiency of bus network • Potential cost impacts 5 5 Thank you! 6 6
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UTC 2.8 Approved Minutes — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting February 8th 2022 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on February 8th, 2022 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Susan Somers Cecilla Ramos Ruven Brooks Diana Wheeler Mario Champion Commission Members Absent: Nathan Ryan Cynthia Weatherby Allison Runas James Driscoll Samuel Franco Athena Leyton CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 6th, 2021 MEETING The December 6th, 2021 minutes were approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Harvey St Right of Way Vacation Application A motion to approve the application as applied was approved on a 8-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. Commissioner Franco abstained B. Project Connect Blue Line Bridge No action taken on this item. C. Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment A motion to approve the recommendation from staff concerning Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment was presented and approved on a unanimous 9-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. No abstentions. Draft recommendation language was discussed and after debate and amendment, read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC supports Austin Transportation Departments recommendation that code §13-7-42 be amended to authorize vehicle immobilization companies to allow an option for customers to self-remove a booting device upon their own vehicle with the following stipulations: 1.Customers shall retain the ability to request the company remove the booting device within one hour of requesting removal. 2.Customers shall not be required to provide a deposit. 3.A secured, well-lit receptacle shall be available upon every property where customer removal of a booting device occurs, so that a customer may return the boot safely and without having to travel to another location. D. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Draft recommendation language was discussed and after debate and amendment, read as follows. BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission requests that Council take actions and adopt policies to ensure that all boards and commission involved in land use decisions are aware of both the adopted Strategic Mobility Plan land use policies and the final Project Connect routes The UTC recommends that Council take the following actions: • Request that the Planning Department prepare rankings into major groups of the potential of each of the current zoning classifications …
UTC Agenda 1.11.22 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting January 11th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. 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 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 6th, 2021 MINUTES ITEMS A. Booting Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan C. Recommendation for Project Connect Blue Line Bridge Over Lady Bird Lake D. Recommendation Regarding Travis County’s Representation in CAMPO Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby E. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: 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 • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • 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) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( TBD: ATD) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations …
Coco Delivery Robots Presentation — original pdf
The next generation of local delivery C o m m u n it y De c k Coco is bringing cost effective, reliable, and sustainable delivery to local businesses. - W e u s e r e m o t e ly - p ilo t e d s id e w a lk r o b o t s t o c r e a t e a c le a n e r , c o n s is t e n t , a n d m e r c h a n t - p r o fit a b le la s t - m ile lo g is t ic s s o lu t io n . Here’s how Coco works Retailers receive orders from the usual channels Coco dynamically balances Retailers scan QR code fleet across retailers And drop in order(s) Customer receives order within 30 min Re t a ile r s c o n t in u e u s in g C o c o b o t s a r e a lw a y s r e a d y a t t h e Re t a ile r p la c e s t h e o r d e r C o c o a r r iv e s a t t h e c u s t o m e r Do o r Da s h , U b e r Ea t s , r e t a ile r d u r in g b u s y h o u r s fo r in a C o c o u s in g t h e Q R C h o w n o w , O lo , e t c . fa s t , r e lia b le fu lfillm e n t c o d e o n t h e lid a n d s e n d s a t e x t w it h in s t r u c t io n s o n h o w t o o p e n t h e r o b o t Sustainable Th e r e is n o n e e d t o u s e a 2 , 0 0 0 p o …
Vehicle Immobilization Backup — original pdf
Customer Removal of Vehicle Immobilization Devices – January 11, 2022 City of Austin Transportation Department A Brief Overview of Private Vehicle Immobilization (Booting): • The City of Austin currently regulates privately owned vehicle immobilization companies under Chapter 13-7 of City Code and the City’s adopted vehicle immobilization rules. • Vehicle immobilization services are intended to reduce unauthorized parking activities within privately owned parking lots throughout the City. • Currently, there are four companies licensed to perform private vehicle immobilization services within the City. • Personnel who engage in vehicle boot installation and removal are required to pass a criminal history background check and receive a permit from the Austin Police Department. • Currently, companies are required by City Code § 13-7-42 to remove a boot, in exchange for the vehicle immobilization fee, not later than one hour after the time the owner or operator of the vehicle contacts the licensee responsible for installation of the boot to request removal of the boot. Requested: Optional Removal of Boot by Customer • • • In October of 2021, a licensed booting company in Austin requested authorization to allow customers the option of removing a boot from their own vehicle for the purposes of convenience and timely service. In September of 2021, the Austin Transportation Department met with vehicle immobilization company representatives to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. In November of 2021, the Austin Transportation Dept. then met with The Austin Police Dept. and the Austin Law Dept. to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. Optional Removal of Boot by Customer: How it Works Currently, when a boot is installed upon a vehicle, it is required that a notice be conspicuously adhered to the windshield or driver-side window containing information whereby the driver may contact the booting company to arrange for removal. STEP 1: The driver may then request the company remove the boot or elect to remove the boot themselves. STEP 2: If the driver elects company removal of the boot, a representative of the booting company must remove the boot within one hour of the request. STEP 3: If the driver elects self-removal of the boot, the booting company will provide the customer with a code to unlock the booting device once the booting fee has been paid. The driver shall then remove the boot and return it to a …
UTC Revised Agenda 1.11.22 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting January 11th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. 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 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 CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 7th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA ITEMS A. Booting Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas C. Recommendation Regarding Travis County’s Representation in CAMPO Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby D. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: 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 • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • 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) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( TBD: ATD) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at …
UTC 12.7 Agenda — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting December 7th, 2021 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 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF November 2nd, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Lady Bird Bridge Briefing Presenters: Annick Beaudet and Peter Mullan, Project Connect Office Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan B. Farm & City Projected Regional Transportation Presentation Presenters: Jay Crossley, Farm and City Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 3. STAFF 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 • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Item 2A Project Connect Lady Bird Bridge Presentation — original pdf
Project Connect Update Blue Line Bridge December 2021 Project Components 2 INTEGRATED PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP Utilities Relocations Permitting Right of Way 3 3 Blue Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line Project – Corridor Overview 4 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 ‐ Beyond End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) 5 Blue Line Bridge Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rail Portal Rainey/MACC Station Entrances Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail / Ped / Bike Waterfront Station Rail (at‐grade) 6 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above‐ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Bridge modes: 1. Light rail (Blue Line) – electric vehicles 2. Cyclists 3. Pedestrians Other considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge: Connections 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes Pedestrian Connections Walking time across the bridge: <5 minutes • Within 2 minutes walking distance from bridge: Rainey/MACC & Waterfront Station Entrances South Central Waterfront • Waterloo Greenway Trails Butler Hike/Bike Trail • Within 5 minutes walking distance from bridge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • ESB‐MACC Rainey Street District Convention Center Palm School Long Center Auditorium Shores Sanchez Elementary School City Hall Downtown Jobs and Retail 6th Street & Congress Avenue • Within 10 minutes walking distance from bridge: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 7 Blue Line Bridge: Landscape Waterfront Station Waterloo Greenway 8 Context: Waterloo Greenway and Pontoon Bridge* *included in Council Approved Waller Creek Design Plan 9 Opportunity • In addition to being an important mobility corridor connecting north and south Austin, this new bridge can be a community connector ‐ an inclusive PLACE serving the community broadly. • A rare chance to create a new symbol for our community and our community’s values. 10 History: Lady Bird Lake Downtown Austin Flood (1935) Congress & Drake Bridges (1981) Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail …
Item 2B Farm and City Presentation — original pdf
Toward equitable, sustainable regional transportation planning for the Austin region City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Jay Blazek Crossley, Farm&City, December 7, 2021 A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit dedicated to high quality urban & rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity. Average Housing + Transportation Costs as a Percent of Regional Typical income Vehicle Miles Traveled The three Austins HT%AMI VMT/Cap Urban 45% 7,078 Sub-urban 52% 8,279 Rural 55% 8,842 1.15 million Suburban and rural residents 0.87 million Urban Residents 3.22 mil suburban and rural residents 1.45 mil Urban residents 2.65 million Suburban and rural residents 2.02 million Urban Residents 2.03 million Suburban and rural residents 2.64 million Urban Residents 2045 Evening Peak Volume Changes TxDOT Alternatives Legend 25% or more 15% to 25% 5% to 15% -5% to 5% -5% to -15% -15% to -25% -25% or more TxDOT Alternatives Volume increases on I-35 but decreases on city streets. Reconnect Austin Reduces entrance/exit ramps through downtown pushing traffic to city streets primarily in east Austin. Rethink35 Converts I-35 to a boulevard and pushes traffic to city streets primarily in east Austin. RED Volume increases GREY BLUE Volume decreases Links with low volume (less than 100 trips) and small changes Texas A&M Transportation Institute analysis of I-35 for TxDOT Austin • In June, Farm&City worked with TTI to supply them with meaningful alternative growth scenarios in their analysis of I-35. • TTI told us in a meeting with TxDOT staff on August 10th that they did run the travel demand models with the different scenarios. • The report released by TxDOT on August 10th does not include this work and does not provide any meaningful data to be able to critique the traffic maps. • I have asked TxDOT and TTI for the full report and have not received any response. From “Supporting Performance-Based Planning and Programming through Scenario Planning,” US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration 2.03 million Suburban and rural residents 2.64 million Urban Residents A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit dedicated to high quality urban & rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity. jay@farmandcity.org
Item 2.A Lady Bird Bridge Lake Presentation(final) — original pdf
Project Connect Update Blue Line Bridge December 2021 Project Components 2 INTEGRATED PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP Orange Line Blue Line Tunnel Green Line – Phase 1 Facilities MetroRapid MetroExpress Neighborhood Circulators Customer Tech Red Line – Phase 1 Permitting Right of Way Coordination Utility Design and Coordination Active Transportation and Traffic Coordination Anti-Displacement Investments 3 3 Blue Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line Project – Corridor Overview 4 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) 5 Blue Line Bridge Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rail Portal Rainey/MACC Station Entrances Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail / Ped / Bike Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 6 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Bridge modes: 1. Light rail (Blue Line) – electric vehicles 2. Cyclists 3. Pedestrians Other considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge: Connections 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes Pedestrian Connections Walking time across the bridge: <5 minutes • Within 2 minutes walking distance from bridge: Rainey/MACC & Waterfront Station Entrances South Central Waterfront • Waterloo Greenway Trails Butler Hike/Bike Trail • Within 5 minutes walking distance from bridge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • ESB-MACC Rainey Street District Convention Center Palm School Long Center Auditorium Shores Sanchez Elementary School City Hall Downtown Jobs and Retail 6th Street & Congress Avenue • Within 10 minutes walking distance from bridge: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 7 Blue Line Bridge: Landscape Waterfront Station Waterloo Greenway 8 Context: Waterloo Greenway and Pontoon Bridge* *included in Council Approved Waller Creek Design Plan 9 Opportunity • In addition to being an important mobility corridor connecting north and south Austin, this new bridge can be a community connector - an inclusive PLACE serving the community broadly. • A rare chance …
Item 2A1 Backup — original pdf
Begin forwarded message: Begin forwarded message: From: Samuel Franco Date: October 21, 2021 at 2:43:05 PM CDT To: Jocelyn.Vokes@atptx.org, "Nirenberg, Jackie" <Jackie.Nirenberg@capmetro.org> Cc: info@austintransitpartnership.org, bc-mario.champion@austintexas.gov Subject: Additional comments on new Blue Line Light Rail Bridge Design Austin Transit Partnership Staff, My name is Samuel Franco, and I am a resident of Austin City Council - District 3. I hold both a BS and MS in Civil Engineering and have been an infrastructure professional for more than a decade. I strive to make my community a better place in my free time by staying active in local politics and community issues. I serve as the Chair of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board and sit on both the Design Commission and Urban Transporation Commission for the City of Austin. Thank you very much for the excellent discussion on Tuesday, October 12 at the "Community Design Workshop : Lady Bird Lake Bridge" and for the opportunity to provide input into the design for the new transit bridge over our beloved Lady Bird Lake. This email recaps my comments at that public input meeting and further expands on my thoughts. I believe it is not equitable to build the only new north and south connection in our congestion-laden city, west of the historical divide that is Interstate 35, and only put historically more expensive rail on that bridge. This new connection over the lake, as currently envisioned by Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) staff, would not adequately or equitably serve the northeast, southeast, or southwest Austin residents. With the first two geographic areas mentioned lying within the majority-minority council districts that have been and are still predominantly people of color, I find the lack of bus access over this bridge to be very disheartening. While the light rail, as currently envisioned, will travel quickly across the river on a dedicated bridge, those that can not ride the light rail are relegated to being stuck in Austin's horrific traffic jams to wave at the people in cars alongside them. Further, in this phase of implementation, the light rail system only has one east and west route. While I am sure it is well-intentioned, this footprint does not serve the majority of the historically underrepresented parts of our city. While the new light rail system goes north to south, for the most part, our east Austin residents are resigned to "expanded" and hopefully better bus connections. …
UTC Proposed Calendar Dates 2022 — original pdf
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UTC Agenda 11.2 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting November 2nd, 2021 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 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF November 2nd, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation of Harvey St. Presenters: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Nathan Ryan B. 2022 UTC Dates Facilitator: Christopher Parks, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Diana Wheeler and Samuel Franco 3. STAFF 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 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
UTC 11.2 Revised Agenda — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting November 2nd, 2021 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 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 CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF November 2nd, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation of Harvey St. Presenters: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Nathan Ryan B. Quiet Zones Presentation Presenters: Sam Sargent Project and Jason Gregory Capital Metro Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby C. 2022 UTC Dates Facilitator: Christopher Parks, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Diana Wheeler and Samuel Franco 3. STAFF 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 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Backup — original pdf
Capital Metro Quiet Zone Crossings Jason Gregory, Project Manager, Rail Operations Sam Sargent, Director of Strategy City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission November 2, 2021 1 Capital Metro Rail Operations RED LINE MAP • 162 miles of total track, freight and commuter operations • 32 miles of MetroRail Red Line commuter rail service • 10 MetroRail vehicles, 9 Red Line stations • 25 miles of future Green Line service, 10 stations 2 What is a Quiet Zone Crossing • Freight and Commuter Engineers are required to sound the horn in advance of all crossings UNLESS there is an approved quiet zone in place. • A quiet zone is usually requested through the railroad from various municipalities (i.e. cities, neighborhood associations, etc.). 3 What is a Quiet Zone Crossing • A thorough approval process is followed in order to establish a quiet zone. Railroad officials as well as State and Federal authorities, called a Diagnostic Review Committee, establish what is needed at the crossings to deem them safe for quiet zone status. • Quiet zones are periodically reviewed to ascertain whether the current configuration is still valid to maintain quiet zone status. • Internal audits are also performed to verify quiet zone crossing integrity. 4 What is a Quiet Zone Crossing • Quiet zone crossings must adhere to federal regulations that are stringent in order to maintain safety. • Quiet zone crossings must have sufficient safety measures included using either: • Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs) – Methods such as 4 quadrant gates, channelization efforts such as medians or delineators. • Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) – Enforcement programs or other engineering efforts. 5 What is a Quiet Zone Crossing • Engineers can and will still blow the horns if dangers at the crossing are evident, such as trespassers, cars blocking the crossing or workers and equipment near the Right Of Way. 6 How Are Quiet Zone Crossings Funded? Quiet Zone crossings are funded through: • Capital Project funds (Capital Metro) • Federal Grants • Local government funds, in some cases 7 Quiet Zone Crossings in the Austin Metro Area Austin, Cedar Park and Leander comprise the Capital Metro commuter line. There are 86 crossings in the commuter Central Subdivision. All of them are official quiet zone crossings with the exception of: • Rundberg Lane • Rutland Drive • Braker Lane • Kramer Lane • McNeil (Round Rock) • Pleasant Valley Road 8 …
UTC 11.2 Approved Minutes — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Meeting November 2, 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened a meeting on November 2, 2021 via hybrid format. Commission Members in Attendance Susan Somers Cynthia Weatherby Cecilla Ramos Ruven Brooks Diana Wheeler Commission Members Absent: Mario Champion Athena Leyton Samuel Franco Allison Runas Nathan Ryan James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Somers called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 2nd, 2021 MEETING The November 2nd 2021 minutes were approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Champion and Leyton absent 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Right of Way Vacation of Harvey St. Presenters: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Nathan Ryan ***Item was postponed until January meeting B. Quiet Zones Presentation Presenters: Sam Sargent Project and Jason Gregory Capital Metro Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby C. 2022 UTC Dates Facilitator: Christopher Parks, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Diana Wheeler and Samuel Franco Staff and Committee Reports A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby- brief updates on Downtown Commission and the potential deconstruction of the convention center. B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler- No updates given C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton- No updates given D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas-No updates given E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion-brief update on Mobility Committee D. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool • Red River Extension • Quiet Zones • Planning and Highway Funding Projects • TDM Update • ASMP Update • 2022 Meeting Schedules ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 5:45pm without objection.
UTC 10/5 Agenda — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting October 5th, 2021 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 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF September 7th, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool Presenters: Amanda Jasso Sponsors: Commissioners Weatherby and Driscoll B. Project Connect Red Line Design Update Presenters: Jackie Nirenburg, King Kaul and Sharmila Mukherjee Sponsors: Commissioners Brooks and Leyton C. Selection of Representative for the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group 3. STAFF 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 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Project Connect Red Line Improvements — original pdf
Agenda Programmed Improvements Lakeline to Leander Double Track Broadmoor MetroRail Station McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Quiet Zones A. Lakeline to Leander Dbl Track D. Quiet Zones B. Broadmoor Station C. McKalla/MLS Station Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project Park Street to Discovery Blvd • Currently, there is a single main track between the Lakeline and Leander Stations • New 3350 LF double track to establish a zone for passing trains • Turnouts • Replace railroad bridge • Retaining Walls • Minor utility work • Provides improved service frequency and reliability; continuous improvement of the customer experience • Construction October 2021 through Fall 2022 Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Overview • New multi-modal transit hub • Adjacent to the Domain on N. Burnet Road • Half mile north of the existing Kramer station Domain • One mile north of the new Austin FC Q2 Stadium • Direct connectivity to the 803, and 466 Burnet Road Broadmoor Station Kramer Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station Area of new station Looking north towards new Broadmoor Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Amenities • Rail station with two double length, covered platforms • Over ½ mile of new double track as part of the new station • More than 400 shared parking spaces for transit users • Abundant pedestrian and bike friendly pathways • Safety and security enhancements Rail Station at Night Artist conceptual rendering Broadmoor P3 Development - Benefits • • • • • Increases MetroRail Red Line station annual boardings Provides a multi-modal transit connection in North Austin (Austin’s second downtown) Connected to a high-density, mixed- use development with a safe and walkable street grid Leverages private investment for a public project Supports the Imagine Austin vision of a more compact and connected city Platform Looking North Artist conceptual rendering McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Coming Summer 2023 Project includes: • New passenger rail station • Customer amenities • Site specific canopy designs • Crowd control & safety provisions • Double tracking • Drainage improvements • Train signals & control systems • Modifications to grade crossings • Sidewalks (limited) • Sustainability Features McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Area of new station Looking west towards new Q2 Stadium McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Artist’s conceptual rendering Quiet Zones • Work with our partners in the city and the FRA to design and implement additional quiet zone crossings. • We …