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UTC Item 4 Backup Pt. 1 — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M September 1, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Jacquelyn Armstrong, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2022-033751 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.0790 acre TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.0790-acre (3,442 square feet) portion of land, being the remainder of Bailey Lane formerly known as Pratt Avenue, as dedicated in the subdivision plat of Dr. W.A. Harper’s Re-subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Add’n, recorded in Volume 2, Page 245 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Ascension Seton. Per the transmittal letter dated April 4, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “The property is currently developed as a hospital with two surface parking lots. The site plan submitted for this project, SP-2022-0059C, proposes the construction of a new above grade garage in the south parking lot and a below grade garage in the north parking lot.” 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. Grande Communications better known as Astound as well as Austin Water Infrastructure Management has “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on August 31, 2022. No objections were received by staff. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 6, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Jacquelyn Armstrong, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7149, Jacquelyn.armstrong@austintexas.gov Kat Lauer, Garza EMC, 512-298-3284, klauer@garzaemc.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: Ascension Seton 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 Summary Presentation
UTC Item 4 Backup Pt. 2 — original pdf
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UTC Agenda 8.2 — original pdf
1. REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND 2022 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. 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 Tuesday August 2nd, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mario Champion, Chair Ruven Brooks Samuel Franco Allison Runas Diana Wheeler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susan Somers, Vice Chair Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby Cecilla Ramos 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 Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on July 5th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on Transportation Demand Manual updates. Presenter: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Discussion and possible action on updates on the Shared Micro-Mobility Program Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department Discussion and possible action on the Safe Routes to School Project Update Presenter: Coleen Gentles, Public Works Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 …
Safe Routes to School Slides — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SRTS Program Overview SUPPORTING THE HUMAN POWER IN YOU Mission Vision To increase the number of students walking and biking to school by creating a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human-powered transportation Engage with the community to create a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human powered transportation as the first choice for City of Austin students. City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 2 Programming Infrastructure Education Crossing Guards Engagement City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 3 Programming Infrastructure Education Crossing Guards Engagement City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 4 Infrastructure Program 2016 Bond Language voted on by Austin Voters: $27,500,000 divided evenly among the ten City Council Districts to allow the City to address Safe Routes to School. The Safe Routes to School Program is a partnership with local school districts to address safety concerns of routes to school and encourage children and families to bike or walk to school. Improvements may include infrastructure options that create a safer environment such as sidewalks, traffic calming devices, protected bicycle facilities, and urban trails. Approach: Initial Ask of School Concerns Internal Review Three Week Comment Period Walk Audits and Community Meetings Release of Draft Infrastructure Report Final Infrastructure Report City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 5 Walk Audits Per Council District Council District 1 Council District 6 Council District 2 Council District 7 Council District 3 Council District 8 Council District 4 Council District 9 18 18 14 15 9 18 13 14 8 11 Council District 5 Council District 10 City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 6 Number of Barriers Identified Per Council District 609 573 425 426 467 520 524 405 371 334 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 City of Austin | Public Works Department | Safe Routes to School 7 Estimated Cost of Barriers Per Council District $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $121,700,000 $100,000,000 $97,100,000 $89,500,000 $92,500,000 $110,700,000 $68,100,000 $73,700,000 $66,700,000 $52,100,000 $53,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $- District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District …
Shared Micro mobility Update — original pdf
Austin Transportation Department Shared Micro-Mobility Program Update Urban Transportation Commission August 2, 2022 Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager Joseph Al-hajeri, Program Manager BRIEFING OUTLINE Program History Overview Program Updates + Recent Actions Congress Avenue Policy Data Management + Open Data Portal Safety and Infrastructure Enforcement/ Compliance Future Program Enhancements Director Rules Update Process DOCKLESS MICRO-MOBILITY HISTORY 2018 - 2022 Dockless Program Milestones • Spring 2018 – Ordinance authorizing a Dockless Mobility Program + Emergency Rules • January 2019 - Final Director Rules adoption • Spring 2019 – Trip fee adopted • May 2019 – Safe Riding Ordinance • January 2020 – Answer to CIUR #2234: “Micromobility Devices in Creeks Study” • Fall 2021 – Application fee + Trip fee update REGULATIONS CITY APPROVED FEES Fee Type License To Operate Per Device Permit Per Trip Fee Adopted Date Fee Amount $750 per 6-months $40 per device/ 6-months FY22 – $60/yr previously $0.15-$0.40 per trip/ invoiced monthly FY22 – Range adopted FY22 – New Fee REGULATION & FEES Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low-powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • §14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation • §14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. unit placement plan. revocation. • §14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • §12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM CURRENT LICENSES AND DEVICE TYPES Licensed Companies 5 Device Permits 13,850 Permit Breakdown by Device Type Stand-Up Scooter Sit-Down Scooter E-Bike 11,350 500 1,750 Vehicle 250 Provider Name Fleet Bird Lime 4,500 Stand up e-scooters 5,850 Stand-up e-scooter 500 e-bikes 1,000 Stand-up scooters 1,750 sit-down e-scooters Link Wheels Free2Move 250 Jeep Renegade’s DATA MANAGEMENT/ ANALYSIS Third Party Data Management Data Quality / Planning Tools Increased Public Data Availability & Protection of PII OPEN DATA PORTAL TRIP DATA APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2022 600,000 500,000 400,000 s p i r T 300,000 200,000 100,000 - Micro-Mobility Scooter & E-Bike Trips By Month (Aug 2018-Jul 2022) SXSW ACL ACL ACL SXSW COVID Restrictions Month/Year Scooter E-Bike VEHICLE SHARE TRIP DATA December 2021 – JUNE 2022 DATA BREAKDOWN • 10,179 total trips • 160,775+ Miles Driven • 3.11 Miles – Median Distance Trips By Date PROGRAM UPDATES/ ACTIONS Program Modifications • Firm license application deadlines, twice a year • Centralized communications for …
Transportation Demand Management Backup — original pdf
Transportation Demand Management Shelby Smith | Program Manager III TDM Overview • TDM is a set of strategies aimed at maximizing traveler choices and encouraging the use of multimodal transportation instead of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs). • Moved to Smart Mobility Office in February 2021. • Rebrand to Get There ATX in winter of 2021. • Focus on education and behavioral change. 2 Get There ATX Brand • Rebranded from Smart Trips Austin to Get There ATX in Q4 2021 • A one-stop resource about Austin’s many alternative transportation • Get There ATX Website • https://www.getthereatx.com options. • Get There ATX Social Channels: • Instagram: @GetThereATX • Twitter: @GetThereATX • COA Commuter Page • Provides access to mobility benefits for COA employees. 3 COA Employee Transportation Benefits All City of Austin employees, both temporary and regular, can receive the following alternative transportation benefits: • An annual MetroBike Membership • An annual CapMetro Transit Pass Transit passes • Up to a $300 E-Ride Rebate – Austin Energy program • An $85/month subsidy to use CapMetro’s Vanpool Service COA Employee Transportation Benefits All City of Austin employees, both temporary and regular, can receive the following alternative transportation benefits: • Up to two ride reimbursements/year through the “Safe Ride Home” Program • Eligibility to enter in Quarterly Sustainable Trip Contests • Telework options (vary based on departmental needs) • City Commute Committee (C3): Internal communications group who share TDM info and resources. • MetroBike is the City of Austin’s own public bikeshare system. o 847 traditional and electric bikes o 79 dock stations • Our interlocal agreement with Capital Metro was amended in July 2022. o To fund MetroBike for the next 10 years. o Integrate Bike Share of Austin’s operations into Capital Metro’s operations. o Expand the program by threefold. o Fully electrify the bike fleet. 6 Pilot MetroBike Art Initiative The TDM team is currently conducting a MetroBike art initiative pilot for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the City. This pilot will run through the end of the year. We were pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • Two geometric designs were featured on 200 MetroBike e-bikes as of May 2022 • Two art panel designs were featured at 20 MetroBike stations as of April 2022 7 Air Quality Program • Capital Area Council …
UTC Agenda 7.5 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting July 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 Tuesday July 5th, 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 Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF June 7th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Walnut Creek Trail Update Presenter: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton B. Signal Timing Update Presenter: Brian Craig, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Cecilia Ramos and Athena Leyton 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 …
UTC Revised Agenda 7.5 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting July 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 Tuesday July 5th, 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 Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Cecilla Ramos REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF June 7th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Walnut Creek Trail Update Presenter: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton B. Signal Timing Update Presenter: Brian Craig P.E, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Cecilia Ramos and Athena Leyton 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. ATX Walk Bike Roll Briefing Presenter: Kattie Wettick, Public Works Department Sponsors: Allie Runas and Athena Leyton 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 …
Item 2A Backup — original pdf
Northern Walnut Creek Trail Urban Transportation Commission July 2022 1 Northern Walnut Creek Trail • • • • Tier 1 (high priority) trail Anticipated 19 miles long Balcones District Park in North Austin to Govalle Neighborhood Park in East Austin Part of the “Big Loop” 2 Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A Copperfield Section 2A: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive In Construction Section 2B • • • • • • • • • • • • Section 2B: Walnut Bluffs Trailhead to IH-35 In PER & Design Copperfield Elementary Connector Part of Section 3 In Construction Section 3: IH-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail In Design & PER Section 3 3 NWCT Section 2A - Construction • Project Scope 1.3 miles from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive 2 bridges + 4 boardwalks Trail crossing under North Lamar Boulevard and connecting to future CPO improvements Construction: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 Over 5,300 linear feet of trail built Bridge fabrication underway, bridges expected to be set in Summer 2022 Trail expected to be open to the public by the end of the year • • • • Status • • Schedule Trail turnaround near Oakbrook Drive Trail undercrossing at North Lamar Blvd. Trail in Walnut Creek Metro Park NWCT Section 2B – PER/Design Section 2B 0.4 miles from turnaround at Oakbrook Drive to I-35 • Project Scope • Status • PER & Design • • Challenging creek crossing with long-term solution requiring real estate acquisition Exploring possible interim route using North Lamar CPO improvements + on-street connections Design kicking off for trail connection from Park Thirty-Five Circle to I-35 undercrossing • Schedule Design ongoing through Summer 2023 Copperfield Elementary - Construction • Project Scope • • • 12-15 ft wide concrete trail from Thompkins Drive to Shropshire Lane Repair of a collapsed creek culvert Intersection improvements for crossing Thompkins/Peggotty and Shropshire Lane Partnership with funding from multiple programs from Mobility Bonds • Status/Schedule Construction began in late Spring and is expected to be complete in Fall 2022 An excavator grades the ground to create a smooth and level base for the new trail (left). A surveyor measures the land slope (right). NWCT Section 3 • • • Proposed 8-mile segment I-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail Separated into phases Phase 1 Phase 2 NWCT Section 3 – Phase 1 • Project Scope – Phase 1 • Southern …
Item 2C Backup — original pdf
ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Urban Transportation Commission– July 5th, 2022 Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key …
UTC Agenda 6.7 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting June 7th, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday June 6th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF May 3rd, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation- Sky Mountain Drive Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Department Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Equitable Transit Oriented Development Update Presenter: Anna Lan, P.E, CapMetro Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas D. North Congress Avenue Plaza: State Preservation Board Presenter: Chris Currens, State of Texas Sponsors: Cynthia Weatherby and Mario Champion E. Bike Lane Bounty Program Presenter: Mario Champion, Urban Transportation Commission Chair Sponsors: Mario Champion and Athena Leyton 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of Special Events Brief( Somers; Champion) • Placemaking update (Somers; Ramos) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(Somers; Driscoll) • Safe Routes to School Update (Somers; Leyton) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( Somers: Champion) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
Item 2A Memo — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M May 23, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2021-071146 Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.7732 of an acre of Sky Mountain Dr. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.7732 of an acre portion of land commonly known as Sky Mountain Dr. The right of way area seeking vacation is undeveloped. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated May 11, 2021, received by the City of Austin, applicant states: the reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements.” The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with active site plan SP-2021-0079C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Austin Water and Grande have “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 21, 2022. One letter of objection was received by staff and is attached to this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the June 7, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Reese Hurley//LJA Engineering 512-439-4700//rhurley@lja.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Master Comment Report Summary Presentation Letter of objection
Item 2A Objection Notice — original pdf
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Item 2A Right of Way Vacation Presentation — original pdf
Vacation application of a portion of Sky Mountain Dr. Traversing from Mountain Shadows Dr. Between Old Bee Caves Rd. and Hwy 71 File 2021-071146 UTC • June 7, 2022 • District 8 Totaling: 33,682 Square Feet Owner: LMC Sky Mountain Holdings, LLC Public Notice to property owners within 300’ April 21, 2022 (113) Staff received one objection All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval subject to the two below: How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? • The reclaimed area will be used for private multifamily development and its associated improvements. Site Development Plans were formally submitted and are now in process. (SP-2021-0079C) • Not S.M.A.R.T. Housing • 5-6 of the overall 22 acres will be dedicated for parkland & parkland easement I can answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting properties and the proposed development. Thank you, Mashell Smith 512-974-7079
Item 2C MetroBike Backup — original pdf
Update May 2022 Jason JonMichael Assistant Director Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B-Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you!
Item 2E UTC Backup Draft — original pdf
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urba n Tra ns portation Commis s ion Recommenda tion Number 202206YY-XXX: [Bike La ne Bounty progra m] WHEREAS, crea ting a phys ica l a nd cultura l environment in which s afe bicycle riding is critica l to a s ucces s ful tra ns porta tion s ys tem. To wit, • Wides prea d bicycle us e is a critical component in the effort to rea ch the Aus tin Strategic Mobility • Pla n goa l of 50/ 50 tra ns it mode s ha re In multiple s tudies a nd s urveys , a key rea s on people give for not choos ing to bicycle more often is the real a nd perceived da ngers created by a la ck of s a fe routes • Separated, protected, a nd obs truction-free bike la nes a re the number one method to ens ure the s a fety of us ers of bicycles , s cooters , a nd other a ctive tra ns porta tion methods • The 10s of million of dollars a lloca ted by 2020’s Prop B a ctive trans porta tion bond is effectively • Getting more people on bikes more regula rly effectively increa s es roa d ca pa city, reduces pollution, wa s ted when bike la nes are blocked fights climate cha nge, a nd increa s es joy WHEREAS, the city of Aus tin a nd other cities a lrea dy us e both citizen input a nd photo evidence to initiate cita tions , including s uch exa mples a s • Aus tin Tra ns porta tion, in pa rtners hip with Aus tin Police Department, trains volunteers to is s ue citations a nd warnings for illegally pa rked vehicles in des igna ted acces s ible pa rking s pa ces o https :/ / www.a us tintexa s .gov/ depa rtment/ a cces s ible-pa rking-enforcement-progra m • New York City’s s ucces s ful Clea n Air/ Idling Truck progra m o https :/ / jalopnik.com/ bounty-hunters -s eek-out-idling-trucks -in-nyc-for-a -cut-1848679863 o https :/ / www.cnbc.com/ 2022/ 03/ 31/ make-87point50-in-3-minutes -by-reporting-idling- trucks -in-new-york-city.html • Additiona l Legis la tive examples o https :/ / legis ta r.council.nyc.gov/ Legis lationDeta il.a s px?ID=4699482&GUID=0D2AA2FF- 6328-4781-ABF1-8D789CB876A8 • Unma nned s peed ca meras • Unma nned …
Item 2B Equitable Transit Oriented Development Update — original pdf
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Urban Transportation Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 Anna Lan Principal Planner, CapMetro Agenda 1 | Project Updates 2 | ETOD Policy Strategies 3 | Engagement 4 | Website 2 ETOD Corridor Study Area • $1.65 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) TOD grant • 21 stations on Blue and Orange Lines • Four focus stations (North Lamar Transit Center, Crestview, Hyde Park, South Congress Transit Center) and one E. Riverside Corridor Plan update 3 TOD vs. Equitable TOD 4 5 ETOD Deliverables ETOD Policy Plan + 6 Task 2 Case studies ✓ Task 4 Conditions analysis ✓ Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans Project Timeline Key deliverables Task 2 Case studies (done) Task 4 Conditions analysis (done) Task 5 Policy framework (in progress) Task 6 Priority Tool Task 7 Station Area Vision Plans 2 4 6 7 5 7 ETOD Goals 8 ETOD Goals 9 Task 5 Policy Toolkit Approach Strategies will guide the implementation of the goals. Goals Strategies Policy Tools Action Plan • • • Development Incentives, Standards or Regulations Investments in the Public Realm • • Land Use & Urban Design Real Estate Mobility Housing Affordability Business & Workforce Transit- Supportive Land Use • Acquisition • Mobility • Strategies for ETOD Infrastructure Improvement Financing Tools & Land Use Strategies • Business Assistance During Construction • Ongoing Small Business Support Leveraging Publicly- Owned Land Travel Demand Management • Advocacy & Partnerships Land Value Capture Parking Management • Expand and Preserve Homeownership Support • Workforce Development Programs • • 10 ATP Timeline NEPA and FTA Key Dates Feb 2023: BL & OL Finalization of NEPA environmental documents (FEIS/ROD) March 2023: BL & OL FTA Record of Decision (ROD) Cannot introduce station plans before March 2023 Engagement Touchpoints $ Compensated Engagement Community Presentation Large format meetings to present project milestones CAC Briefings Monthly meetings, Ongoing guidance throughout project and major milestones Tabling/Intercept Surveys In-person events to target specific neighborhoods or demographics $ Focus Groups & One-on-ones Guided discussions with groups to identify vision and needs and to build consensus amongst stakeholders Stakeholder Presentations Presentations with stakeholder groups to educate participants on the process and vision of the ETOD Study $ Community Connectors Trained individuals who does in-depth outreach in their communities Community-Led Input Process • Community Connectors • 12 individuals recruited • …