RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2022 at 5pm 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) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday September 6th, 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 August 2nd, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on general I-35 expansion updates Presenter: Tommy Abrego, Texas Department of Transportation Discussion and possible action on Right of Way alley vacation Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong Discussion and possible action on Right of way vacation near Baily Lane Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong 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
I-35 Capital Express Program Tommy Abrego, P.E.| Mobility35 Program Manager COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022 About Tommy Abrego ▪ Born and raised in Austin, TX. – Grew up in North Austin. – Now lives in South Austin. ▪ Driven both directions on I-35 his whole life. ▪ Has seen the growth of Austin in the recent years. ▪ Recognizes the need for a safe transportation solution and should be one of the main highway facilities in the heart of Texas. True motivation is his son, Javi. ▪ ▪ He wants to get IH-35 right so Javi is able to drive on IH-35 and see the true enhancement in mobility along the corridor. Javi loves to watch the Longhorns play (Hook ‘Em!). ▪ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 2 I-35 Capital Express Program ▪ Three stand-alone projects: – North - SH 45 North to US 290 East. – Central - US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. – South - SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. ▪ Proposes to add non-tolled, high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lanes. https://my35capex.com/ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 3 I-35 Capital Express Central Project Scope ▪ Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East. ▪ Length: 8 miles. ▪ Project details: – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each direction. – Managed lanes, such as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are a set of lanes within a highway that are separated from the mainlanes. Access is controlled by placing restrictions on use. – Reconstruct ramps, bridges and intersections. – Improve frontage roads. – Enhance bicycle and pedestrian paths. – Accommodate transit routes. ▪ Estimated construction cost: $4.9 billion ▪ Anticipated construction start: 2025 COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 4 Where We Are in the Process COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 5 Alternatives Undergoing Evaluation COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 6 Public Outreach COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 7 Community Input = Community Changes INPUT OPPORTUNITIES In-person events with virtual options held in fall 2021. Tabling at community events in diverse and underserved areas to garner feedback. TxDOT presented changes to Alternative 2 and revealed Modified Alternative 3. In-person meetings with virtual options to collect feedback about the proposed alternatives held in winter and spring 2022. COA Urban …
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#2022-033600 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation 0.0198 acre TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.0198-acre (865 square feet) portion of land, being the remaining portion of a 16-foot-wide alley in Block 10 of DR. W.A. Harper’s Re-subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Add’n, a subdivision of record 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 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: Applicant: 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 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
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) No Comment Comments: LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Jacquelyn Caldwell 512-974-7149 06/09/2022 06/09/2022 **Unresponsive** AT&T was sent multiple follow ups requesting comments to the subject ROW Vacation application. A 3 day notice deadline for comment was sent to pb9891@att.com as well as aw9134@att.com, but no response was received. Sean MacLeod 512-974-1583 04/19/2022 04/19/2022 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Heather Ketten 512-974-1954 04/11/2022 04/11/2022 Comments: The proposed construction should not affect our services to this general area. LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 04/20/2022 04/20/2022 Austin Water (AW) has no objections to the requested 0.0198 acre (865 Square Feet) Right of Way (R.O.W.) vacation. The request is better described as being a tract of land containing 0.0198 acre (865 Square Feet) of land more or less, out of the George W. Spear League, Survey NO. 7, Situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, Being the remaining portion of a 16-foot alley in Block 10 of Dr. W.A. Harper¿s Re-Subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, Recorded in Volume 2, Page 245 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 1301 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705. 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Don Heisch 512-684-3196 04/22/2022 04/22/2022 LM Drainage Engineering Review Approved Comments: None LM Electric Review Approved Comments: AE approved. Rosario Navarro 512-322-6754 04/25/2022 04/25/2022 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: …
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
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
