BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240709-005: Bridge Investment in Sidewalks and Bikeways WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission and Joint Sustainability Committee previously supported an investment of $211,386,000 as part of the Environmental Investment Plan to fund short-term mobility goals found in the ATX Walk Bike Roll Plans; WHEREAS, Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that the proposed investment should “be considered a bridge investment to ensure adequate funding to reach our short-term mobility goals and that the City Council direct staff to develop a plan for future funding strategies to ensure Austin can reach our long-term mobility goals;” WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Delivery Services (CDS) recommended the City Council develop an Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan, ensuring reliable project delivery timelines and reestablishing a six-year bond cycle beginning with a November 2026 Bond Election; and WHEREAS, current CDS projections show the Sidewalks Program will be left with only $6,660,751 by September 30th, 2025, leading to an 80.35% reduction in the program’s bond spending from the previous year and a likely similarly sharp cutoff in new sidewalk construction; WHEREAS, the 2024 Local Mobility Annual Plan includes over 110 miles of new and improved bikeways that are currently in development with a likely cost of around $73,699,000.00, based on CDS data and Bike Plan cost assumptions, while only $27,019,731 of 2016 and 2020 Bikeways Bond funding remains unspent; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that if the City Council opts not to bring forward a comprehensive bond package until 2026, the City Council direct the City Manager to develop a 2024 Bridge Bond Package, not to exceed $75 million, to ensure the Sidewalks and Bikeways programs can maintain their current operating level through 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission supports the creation of an Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan, and recommends the City Council ensures a future 2026 Bond is integrated with the goals and timelines established in the 2023 ATX Walk-Bike-Roll plans as well as delivers on the promises made to voters as part of the 2016 Corridor Program. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240709-004: WHEREAS, urban trails provide critical connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users, enhancing mobility and reducing traffic congestion; WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recognizes the value of urban trails in promoting health and physical activity, recreation, safe alternative transportation, and environmental sustainability; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) calls on the city to “recognize the Urban Trail System as an integral part of the transportation network,” “provide high-quality Urban Trails that can serve all users,” and “pursue opportunities to connect to and expand the Urban Trails System;” Accelerating and Enhancing the City of Austin Urban Trails Network D R A F T WHEREAS, the ASMP and the 2023 Urban Trails Plan set the goal of building out all 94 miles of the Tier 1 Urban Trails network by 2043; WHEREAS, the projected timeline of completing the Tier 1 Urban Trails network by 2043 is inadequate to address the pressing needs for enhanced mobility within the city, environmental sustainability, and public health benefits that urban trails provide; WHEREAS, the current allocation of 0.4% of the Transportation and Public Works Department operating budget to urban trails is insufficient to meet the growing needs and demands for an expansive and well-maintained urban trail network; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has lagged behind peer cities like San Antonio, Houston, and Atlanta in creating opportunities for trail-facing development that helps activate the surrounding community and create naturally walkable communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council initiate the development of an equitable Urban Trails Oriented Development strategy, directing staff to evaluate opportunities to: ● Develop a cross-departmental task force with the Departments of Capital Delivery Services, Parks & Recreation, Planning, and Transportation & Public Works to ensure near urban trials; ● Prevent current residents' displacement and create affordable housing opportunities ○ reduced setbacks, ○ maintenance agreements, and ○ securing trail access for emergency vehicles; staff capacity is appropriately distributed and improve coordination on development near Urban Trails; ● Strengthen staff’s abilities to secure trail easements during the site plan review process. ● Review current building codes to verify if trail-friendly retrofits are allowed on existing buildings and evaluate ways to minimize barriers to trail-facing development in City Code; ● Provide incentives for land uses that enhance trail access and expand adjacent amenities (i.e. trail connections, restaurants, …
Briefing on Proposed Hays Commons Municipal Utility District Urban Transportation Commission Sara Groff, Planning Department July 9, 2024 Overview Consider a request for City consent to creation of the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District Background Subject Property Proposed Development Transportation System Improvements/Roadway Plan City Policy Staff Recommendation Board and Commission Review The Urban Transportation Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the creation of the proposed MUD. 2 Background Hays Commons is currently seeking Municipal Utility District (MUD) creation through TCEQ. Hays Commons is partially located in Austin’s ETJ which gives COA the right to negotiate development standards through various agreements. These agreements provide certainty regarding the regulatory requirements applicable to the District and provide the City with assurance of a superior quality of development for the benefit of present and future residents of the City and the District. As part of these agreements, the applicant has requested limited purpose annexation for the entire development. 3 Hays Commons Location Source: Austin Green Application for Consent to Creation of a Water District Exhibit A-2 CCN Boundaries 4 Total Acreage 497.85 acres Single-family (SF3) 621 residential units (20 1-acre lots) Proposed Development Commercial Open Space 13.84 acres 139.66 acres Projected Population 2,188 residents Proposed Total Bonds $125,000,000 Proposed District Tax Rate $1.00/$100 Assessed Value at Build-out $495,740,000 5 Transportation System Improvements Preliminary cost estimates indicate that the District will issue bonds to finance $13,220,00 in transportation improvements over two road bonds. The Project’s external connections to SH 45 and FM 1626, including transportation network improvements through street construction, traffic signals and pedestrian facilities shall be funded and constructed by the Owners, as determined by a TIA approved by TxDOT. Streets within the Hays Commons Project will be constructed in accordance with the applicable City or County transportation criteria as generally depicted on the Roadway Plan. 6 Roadway Plan 7 Roadway Plan 8 City Policy Regarding District Creation Criteria outlined in Resolution No. 20110217-030 summarized: Will the proposed district provide more benefit to the City than a standard development process, conventional financing, or other type of district? Do proposed agreements include commitments to superior development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and City Code? Does the district confer extraordinary public benefits such as land use control through zoning, public amenities, and connectivity with …
2024 Local Mobility Annual Plan Briefing URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Anna Martin, Transportation and Public Works TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 About the Local Mobility Annual Plan • Began with 2016 Mobility Bond but adapted with add’l investments in 2018 and 2020 • A forecasting tool to provide transparent, accountable list of projects made possible by the Mobility Bond programs • Annualized frequency enables more flexible and opportunistic leveraging with other programs, private development and dynamic needs of the urban mobility network 2 2 Hold charrette with partners to identify coordination opportunities 1 Programs share data on planned projects. 6 Collect and prepare data for next cycle. 3 Develop DRAFT Local Mobility Annual Plan (LMAP) and share with Council offices 4 Release DRAFT LMAP to public for comment 5 Incorporate feedback and finalize plan Project Development and Delivery: Project specific design, public process, and/ or construction notification, installation. 3 Local Mobility Program Success • Flexible, small-scale delivery has allowed teams to move fast and meet 2016 Bond expectations for 8-year delivery: • $119M of $137M spent on projects on the ground • 2016 Sidewalks, Vision Zero, and Substandard Streets programs are complete • 2016 Safe Routes to School and Bikeways programs on track to complete this year • Urban Trails program moved under leadership of Sidewalks team with focus on speeding up delivery 4 2024 MOBILITY ANNUAL PLAN INTERACTIVE MAP 5 SIDEWALKS 6 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 7 URBAN TRAILS 8 STREET REHABILITATION 9 SAFETY/VISION ZERO 10 BIKEWAYS 11 2016, 2018, 2020 Mobility Bond Projects Completed and in Construction • The Local Mobility Programs have improvements at thousands of locations over the past 8 years • A map-based viewer is currently under development 7/9/2024 12 AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/mobilityannualplan 13
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Urban Transportation Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation- related matters including: streets and highways; transportation energy conservation matters; grant applications; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental Annual Review and Work Plan 2024 Page 2 quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Presentations heard with no action taken: Transportation and Management Center Overview Transit Forward Arterial Management Division Overview Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Congress Avenue Urban Design Project Safe Routes to School Program Equitable Transit Oriented Development Program City Mobility Bond Action Plan Project Connect Update Autonomous Vehicles in Austin Roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs Austin Light Rail Update Public Engagement and Strategic Planning for Austin MetroBike …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, July 9, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 9, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler Deshon Brown Edward Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Commercial Loading Zones/Crosswalk prioritization APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 6/4/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 6/4/2024 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Mobility Annual Plan Briefing The commission received a presentation on the Local Mobility Annual Plan from Anna Martin, Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, July 9, 2024) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of Hays Commons Municipal Utility District The Commission received a presentation from Sara Groff, Planning Department Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Wheeler’s second on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. 4. Discussion and approval of recommendation on accelerating and improving our Urban Trails network Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somers’s second on an 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on bridge investments in sidewalks Amendment: Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioners Somers’s second, on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somers’s second on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. 6. Discussion and approval of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report Amendment 1: Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioners Schumacher’s second, on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. Amendment 2: Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioners Schumacher’s second, on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. Approved on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Buffo, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Kavelman absent. Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 8/6/2024 meeting on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Wheeler’s second on a 6-0 vote; with one vacancy and Commissioners Alvarez, Ortiz and Brown off the dais. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2024, at 6:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1405 6310 Wilhemina Delco Drive 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)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on May 7, 2024. 2. Urban Trails and Sidewalk Program updates Presenters: Justin Norvell, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION ITEMS COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 4. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the May 15, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 22, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 21, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 6, 2024 meeting 23, 2024 meeting 5. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding 6. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding 7. Update from Chair Somers on the City Council Mobility Committee regarding the May 8. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the May 9, 2024 meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
Bruning at 53rd/Clarkson/Middle Fiskville Sidewalks and Urban Trails Updates Urban Transportation Committee June 4th, 2024 Plans and Policies 2 Austin Sidewalk Program History • • • • • • • • • • • • 1969 Sidewalks Required with Subdivision (Building Permit) 1988 Sidewalks Required with Site Plan 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1995 Code Changes Eliminate landowner responsibility for sidewalks 1998 Transportation Bond $152M 2000 Pedestrian Plan Adopted 2000 transportation Bond $150M 2002 Complete Street resolution (20% Rule) 2006 Subchapter E Streetscape standards adopted 2006 Transportation Bond $103M with approximately $11 M for sidewalks 2006 City of Austin Sidewalk Maintenance Program initiated 2008 Sidewalks Required with Building Permit including infill and remodel projects (Fee-in-lieu initiated) • • • • • • • • • • • • 2009 Sidewalk Plan/ADA Transition Plan – Citywide sidewalk and curb ramp data – Equity based prioritization 2010 Transportation Bond $4.5M for sidewalks 2012 Imagine Austin Adopted 2012 Transportation Bond $25M for sidewalks 2013 Updated Complete Streets Resolution 2014 Pedestrian Advisory Council formed 2016 Sidewalk Plan/ADA Transition Plan Update 2016 Mobility Bond $720M total with $37.5M for sidewalks 2018 start transition from bond funding to Operating Funds for sidewalk maintenance 2018 Transportation Bond $25M for sidewalk rehabilitation 2020 Mobility Bond $80M for sidewalks 2022/2023 ATX Walk, Bike, Roll – coordinated update to Sidewalk, Urban Trails, and Bikeways plans 3 Sidewalks: Scope of the Challenge In 2023 32% of sidewalks in Austin were classified as functionally acceptable (improved from 16% functionally acceptable in 2015) 4 How to address 1,500 miles of absent sidewalk City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) Completing the Pedestrian Network City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) 6 Program Based Implementation • Condition Assessment • Service Plan – New and Rehab • Coordination • Mobility Annual Plan • Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction – Field Engineered – Unit Cost contracts • Repeat annually (continuously) (before) Payton Gin and Ohlen Road (after) City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) 7 Coordination Flowchart Programs Sidewalk Bicycle Safe Routes To School Urban Trails Safety / Vision Zero Transit Enhancement Neighborhood Partnering Substandard St. Large CIP Implementation Mode ATSD Street Design (Project Development + Public Process) Timeframe (Concept to Complete) 3-12 Months 3-24 Months SUTD & PDD Quick Build Field Engineered + IDIQ contracts Traffic Control Devices, …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, June 4, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 4, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Alvin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heather Buffo Melissa Ortiz Athena Leyton Deshon Brown APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 5/7/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/7/2024 were approved on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Wheeler, and Smith absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Urban Trails and Sidewalk Program updates The commission received a presentation from Justin Norvell and Laura Dierenfield, Transportation and Public Works Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 7/9/2024 meeting on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on a 6-0 vote. 1
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MAY 7, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. 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)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch Presenters: Michelle Marx, Shannon Riley, and Lauren Ramirez, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans Presenter: Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2004 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Transportation and Public Works Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken …
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS 2 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas 3 POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces 4 CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 OUR FUTURE 35 Cap and Stitch Definitions TX DOT BASELINE STITCH – Enhanced freeway overcrossing providing 30 feet of bike/ped and landscaping behind the curb COA STITCH – Freeway deck less than 300 feet long (no tunnel ventilation required) CAP – Freeway deck greater than 300 feet long (effectively creates a “tunnel” and requires fire/life safety) 6 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck 7 WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway 8 CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 9 KT0 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 Re: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com> Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 RE: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a CWO please call into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/18/2024 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.0482-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7 Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-163460 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.0482 acres abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.0482 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030505 and 0212030506. The abutting properties are owned by The Catholic Diocese of Austin. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Austin will be redeveloped with church related facilities. 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. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been 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 22, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): Catholic Diocese of Austin. 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: Application Packet Master Comment Report
