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National leader in smart mobility boosts City of Austin team
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Jason JonMichael, a transportation technology expert with specialized experience in connected, automated, and electric vehicle research, deployment and program development, has joined ATD as Assistant Director, Smart Mobility.
“This new position signals Austin’s commitment to leadership in demonstrating and deploying emerging mobility solutions in our region," said Robert Spillar, P.E., Director of Austin Transportation.
Before joining ATD, JonMichael worked as National Technology Leader, ITS & Systems for HNTB Corporation, focused on emerging technology program management and deployment in transportation, a key challenge for transportation agencies to unlock the value of connected and autonomous vehicles.
JonMichael will lead a cross-functional team of mobility, technology, policy, data, and user experience specialists to deliver outcomes that improve mobility, safety and access to Austin residents. He will also manage public-private-partnerships and the evolution of the Parking Enterprise division in its future role of transportation. Learn more here.
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City to release latest CodeNEXT draft today at open house
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The City of Austin is releasing CodeNEXT Draft 3 today and will be hosting an open house for all to attend. CodeNEXT, the rewrite of the City’s Land Development Code, seeks to align the code with Imagine Austin, the City’s comprehensive plan.
CodeNEXT Draft 3 Open House
Monday, February 12, 2018
5 - 7 p.m.
Austin City Hall ( 301 W 2nd St.)
CodeNEXT is one of many City initiatives that can improve mobility in Austin. Read how land use can support mobility, keep up with CodeNEXT developments, and follow ATD on Facebook and Twitter for more mobility updates.
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Keep up with CodeNEXT to learn how land use development can support mobility.
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Bring your Austin traffic signal questions to tomorrow's Reddit AMA
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Do you have questions about traffic signals in Austin? Get them answered by an ATD engineer during a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) discussion tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find us over at the /r/Austin subreddit.
ATD engineers will be answering questions about anything and everything related to the City's work on traffic signals. Here are some examples: signal timing, vehicle detection, pedestrian hybrid beacons, bicycle signals, accessible pedestrian signals, leading pedestrian intervals, countdown timers and more. The sky is the limit! Well, actually, we ask that you keep your questions limited to the streets, or traffic signals, to be exact.
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Beware of possible illegal parking boot scam
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ATD has been notified about a possible illegal parking boot scam occurring in East Austin. A vehicle parked on a public street was illegally booted by an unknown individual or entity. The warning posted on the vehicle directs the vehicle owner to pay a fee by calling a private phone number.
The ATD Parking Enforcement team works with the Austin Municipal Court to boot vehicles with unpaid parking citations. Along with the boot, a notice is posted informing the vehicle owner that they were immobilized for unpaid parking citations and lists a City phone number for them to contact the courts. If a car parked on a public street is booted and the warning does not direct the vehicle owner to contact the court, it’s likely illegal. This does not apply to booting/towing on private property and roads, in which ATD does not play a role.
ATD is working alongside the Austin Police Department, which has opened an investigation into the issue. If you believe you are a victim, please immediately contact Austin 3-1-1.
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This is a legitimate City warning notice for a vehicle that has been immobilized with a booting device. Beware of copycat notices that may ask you to call a private phone number to make payments.
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City and Capital Metro to host community feedback event for Project Connect and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan
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The Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro are partnering to host Traffic Jam: Taking It to the Streets, Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new Central Library (710 W Cesar Chavez St.). Central Texas residents are invited to join the agencies for the exciting opportunity to weigh in on two critical transportation initiatives for our region: the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Project Connect.
The event will kick off with remarks by City of Austin and Capital Metro officials followed by opportunities to talk with knowledgeable transportation experts, give input on preliminary street designs and proposed ideas, test concepts with hands-on activities, and visit the special Join the Movement Bus. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about projects from other local transportation agencies and programs, such as the Mobility Authority and the City’s Smart Mobility Road Map.
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City introduces Proposed Corridor Construction Program as part of voter-approved 2016 Mobility Bond
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The nine corridors included in the Proposed Corridor Construction Program.
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The City of Austin is proposing to fund hundreds of millions of dollars worth of much-needed transportation and mobility improvements on nine key corridors as part of the 2016 Mobility Bond. The Austin City Council will consider the proposal for approval next month.
The Proposed Corridor Construction Program includes approximately:
- 30 miles of pavement rehabilitation
- 120 traffic signal upgrades
- 30 intersection improvements
- transit signal priority and better connections to transit
- 75 miles of ADA-compliant sidewalks or shared-use paths, creating continuous pedestrian facilities along the entire length of each corridor
- 40 miles of bicycle lanes to create continuous bicycle facilities along the entire length of each corridor
- as many as 40 new mid-block signals for pedestrian crossings as well as other improvements
Austin voters approved the 2016 Mobility Bond in November 2016, and $482 million was designated for corridor improvements along nine key roadways. During the past year, City staff has been developing a Proposed Corridor Construction Program, as directed by Austin City Council in its Contract With Voters, to receive 2016 Mobility Bond funding.
As a result of these improvements, the City anticipates an approximately 25 percent reduction in vehicular delay on average across all of the corridors as well as an approximately 15 percent decrease in crash rates compared to what would occur if these improvements are not made. Find more information, including the list of corridors, here.
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TxDOT partially opens I-35 at 51st Street roundabout
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Drivers began using the roundabout on Saturday. Photo courtesy of TxDOT.
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The Texas Department of Transportation partially opened the new I-35 and 51st Street roundabout for the first time Saturday, allowing drivers to use one of two lanes planned for the project.
When complete, the roundabout will include two lanes. Full project completion is expected by spring 2018, weather permitting. Work includes adding a southbound intersection bypass lane to allow through-traffic to bypass the traffic signal, reconfiguring the entrance/exit ramps, and realigning the southbound frontage road to add a new roundabout that improves traffic flow and safety. Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements will also be made within the project limits.
The project is estimated to cost $16.5 million. The Austin City Council approved a funding agreement in November 2015 for City participation in the project, contributing $9.2 million.
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Coming up in this week's mobility calendar
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The City of Austin is developing a Preliminary Engineering Report for Davis Lane to evaluate road conditions, missing sidewalks, curbs, and drainage elements to enhance mobility and safety for all road users.
Tell us what would make this roadway safer for you at our upcoming public open house. We need your input to identify improvements to curbs and gutters, drainage, bicycle accommodations, and sidewalk infrastructure for two segments of Davis Lane: Brodie Lane to West Gate Boulevard and Leo Street to Manchaca Road.
Development of the Davis Lane Preliminary Engineering Report is funded through City of Austin’s 2016 Mobility Bond. Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/DavisLane. You can find event information on Facebook as well.
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Taxicab ordinance reform will be discussed, among other topics. Learn more about Tuesday's meeting and agenda.
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Location: City Hall (301 W 2nd St), Board and Commission, Room 1101
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