http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/ Austin Strategic Mobility Plan's News en TradeMark Media Copyright 2010 2010-08-05T18:43:58+00:00 http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-council-calls-for-90m-november-2010-mobility-bond-election/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-council-calls-for-90m-november-2010-mobility-bond-election/ Austin City Council today unanimously approved City Manager Marc Ott’s recommended $90 million mobility bond proposal to be sent to voters Nov. 2, 2010. The mobility package includes both short-term transportation projects and long-term design and engineering projects to prepare the City for future funding opportunities. For more information, visit the main City of Austin Web site. 2010-08-05T18:43:58+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-managers-mobility-priorities-presented-to-city-council/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-managers-mobility-priorities-presented-to-city-council/ As a milestone in the work of the ASMP and after the recommendation of the council-appointed Citizen Task Force, City Manager Marc Ott and Austin Transportation Department Director Robert Spillar have presented the city's mobility priorities to the Austin City Council. The council is slated to consider whether to schedule a November bond election at its August 5 meeting. City Manager's Mobility Priorities Presentation to City Council, July 29, 2010 (PDF) Presentation to City Council Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee, July 26, 2010 (PDF) 2010-07-30T15:47:47+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/citizens-task-force-endorses-proposed-2010-bond-package/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/citizens-task-force-endorses-proposed-2010-bond-package/ The Citizens Task Force for Austin's proposed 2010 mobility bond election has completed its work with a resolution endorsing the revised package developed by the Austin Transportation Department. The CTF also in its resolution made recommendations to the City Council for process improvements to be considered in future bond cycles. Next steps in the process include a July 26 briefing with the City Council's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Subcommittee, followed by a presentation of the City Manager's final recommended package to the full council on July 29. The council is tentatively scheduled to vote August 5 on whether to call a November 2010 mobility bond election and adopt the package for consideration by the voters. Download the Citizens Task Force resolution, July 12 (PDF)     2010-07-13T16:08:00+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-releases-2010-bond-package-update/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-releases-2010-bond-package-update/ The Austin Transportation Department has released an update of the proposed 2010 mobility bond package. The memo includes responses to questions and concerns raised by the Citizens Task Force and members of the community since the release of the original proposal on June 24. It also includes options for modifying the proposed package. The update will be discussed by the CTF at its next (and final scheduled) meeting on July 12. City Manager Marc Ott is scheduled to make his final recommendation for a 2010 mobility bond package to the City Council in late July. 2010 Bond Package Update Links: Memo to Citizens Task Force — 07-09-10 (PDF) Memo to Austin Chamber of Commerce — 07-09-10 (PDF) Updated 2010 Bond Package Project List — 07-09-10 (PDF) 2010-07-09T20:10:04+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-present-urban-rail-alternatives-report/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-present-urban-rail-alternatives-report/ On June 24, the Austin Transportation Department and the ASMP team presented the findings of their Urban Rail Alternatives Evaluation to the Austin City Council. This represents the first phase of an ongoing planning effort to explore Austin's options for a rail system serving key urban destinations and adding connections to the regional transit and mobility network. More information on the Urban Rail project can be found at our Urban Rail resources page. 2010-06-24T17:06:32+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/complete-asmp-project-scoring-matrix/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/complete-asmp-project-scoring-matrix/ SInce the fall of 2009, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan received more than 3,000 suggestions for potential mobility projects from transportation agencies, stakeholders and the community. The ASMP team's analysis narrowed this "gap list" down to 474 potential projects and scored each one based on its ASMP Project Prioritization Model, which was approved in March by the Austin City Council. The model provides scoring criteria -- "measures of effectiveness" -- tied to eight community objectives that reflect ASMP's public input. The links below allow you to see how each one of the 474 projects was scored by the ASMP. The highest-scoring proects -- the "A" list — formed the basis for development of the proposed November 2010 bond program, released in draft form by the City Manager on June 14. This draft bond program will be considered by the council-appointed Citizens Task Force and the community before a final program is presented to the City Council in July. Download the complete ASMP Project Scoring Matrix: PDF • Microsoft Excel (via Google Docs)         2010-06-17T21:01:52+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/proposed-2010-bond-package/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/proposed-2010-bond-package/ QUICK LINKS: • Citizens Task Force Resolution endorsing revised bond package — July 12 • Updates to the 2010 Bond Program — July 9 (all PDF): Memo to Citizens Task Force Memo to Austin Chamber of Commerce Updated 2010 Bond Package Project List • Download this press release: PDF • Microsoft Word • Download key facts about the proposed 2010 Bond Program: PDF • Microsoft Word • Download the proposed 2010 Bond Program project list: PDF • Microsoft Excel (via Google Docs) • View the proposal on this page. • Download Citizen Task Force presentation (June 14): PDF• Download City Council presentation (June 24): PDF • View exhibits and displays from the ASMP June 17 Open House (PDF): Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • View the ASMP scoring matrix for all 474 proposed mobility projects   Mobility Bond Package Brings Together Near-Term Congestion Relief and Plans for Long-Term Regional Solutions AUSTIN, Texas – Austin City Manager Marc Ott today unveiled an $85 million comprehensive draft bond package that includes both short-term congestion relief projects and down payment investments for long-term improved regional mobility.  “This bond package represents a balanced approach to improving mobility and connectivity – via roads, bicycle paths, trails, sidewalks and transit infrastructure,” City Manager Ott said.  “It also plants the seeds for regional advances that will help us respond effectively to future growth. “Improving our transportation infrastructure was one of my top priorities from day one, and I think this sets us on a positive path to address some persistent needs throughout Austin,” Ott said. City officials will gather public comment before the City Manager’s final bond package recommendation goes before Council July 29.  The bond package could go before voters in November. Immediate construction (implementation) projects totaling $70.8M (83%) represent the bulk of the $85M proposal, and another $14M (16%) is included for design and preliminary engineering to develop additional projects for future construction. Road reconstruction projects totaling $19.5M and $10M for Americans with Disabilities Act projects are included in the totals above. Developed as part of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the draft bond package takes into account a number of criteria, including: severity of need, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, safety, sustainability, the relationship to regional projects, speed of project delivery, and the potential to leverage state and federal aid. The ASMP offers a way for city decision-makers and the community to evaluate transportation options in line with these and other criteria, aligned with community objectives and developed with extensive citizen input.   Open House on Proposed Mobility Bond Package Citizens can learn more and share ideas with City Transportation staff and members of the City Council-appointed Transportation Bond Citizen Task Force at an Open House 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday June 17 at City Hall, 301 West 2nd St.  Comments about the proposed package will be accepted at the Open House, via U.S. mail, or online at ctf@austinstrategicmobility.com until July 18.  View exhibits and displays from the ASMP June 17 Open House (PDF) Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4   Bond Package Promotes Multiple Mobility Options “The variety of mobility improvements included in the bond package proposal reflects the importance of multiple forms of travel to reduce congestion and our reliance on cars alone,” said Assistant City Manager Robert Goode. “The City of Austin should build the infrastructure that supports walkable and cycling environments and promotes long-term sustainable mobility that is better for our pocketbooks and the environment.” Projects in the draft bond package include studies that will be conducted in conjunction with regional partners and that aim to develop regional funding solutions. All projects on the “A” list of prioritized mobility needs will be addressed using general obligation bonds or other means of available funding. The array of proposed projects includes: Interim Improvements for the “Y” at Oak Hill Guadalupe/Lavaca Transit Improvements/Sidewalk Enhancements 3rd St. Reconstruction/Lance Armstrong Bikeway Airport Boulevard Corridor Arterial Improvements MLK Corridor Preliminary Engineering Manor Road Redesign Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake Traffic Signalization Improvement – US 183 between US 290 and US 71 Mopac Corridor Downtown Access Preliminary Engineering Sidewalk improvements on Burnet Rd, Manchaca, Brodie Lane Bike Crossing at Jollyville and 183 Rundberg Roadway Extension Rails to Trails – Austin to Manor Download the proposed 2010 Bond Program project list: PDF • Microsoft Excel (via Google Docs) View the proposal on this page. Download Citizen Task Force presentation (June 14): PDF   Bond Project Prioritization Process   The ASMP developed a methodical, transparent and accountable process to evaluate and prioritize more than 3,000 transportation needs and potential projects, gathered from the community through an extensive outreach process since last October. These “gap” projects were evaluated using a matrix that weights each project’s performance on a number of key community objectives, approved by the City Council in April and rooted in community values and principles of sustainability. These objectives include: Efficiency Regional coordination Mobility choices Sustainable growth Investment and economic development Safety Environmental stewardship Neighborhood connectivity Each of the projects also received technical evaluation by Transportation engineers and planners.  Projects were ranked in levels of A, B, C priority levels, and help inform the development of the bond package. View the complete prioritized project list and the ASMP prioritization model here at AustinStrategicMobiiity.com About the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is a comprehensive and responsive community-driven approach to mobility. The ASMP equips the City of Austin to make smart, strategic mobility investments and leverage resources to create sustainable transportation systems that reflect the shared values of the community. QUICK LINKS: • Citizens Task Force Resolution endorsing revised bond package — July 12 • Updates to the 2010 Bond Program — July 9 (all PDF): Memo to Citizens Task Force Memo to Austin Chamber of Commerce Updated 2010 Bond Package Project List   • Download this press release: PDF • Microsoft Word • Download key facts about the proposed 2010 Bond Program: PDF • Microsoft Word • Download the proposed 2010 Bond Program project list: PDF • Microsoft Excel (via Google Docs) • View the proposal on this page. • Download Citizen Task Force presentation (June 14): PDF • Download City Council presentation (June 24): PDF • View exhibits and displays from the ASMP June 17 Open House (PDF): Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • View the ASMP scoring matrix for all 474 proposed mobility projects 2010-06-14T20:06:09+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/asmp-open-house-june-17/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/asmp-open-house-june-17/ View exhibits and displays from the ASMP June 17 Open House (PDF) Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4   IT’S TIME TO MOVEThe Austin Strategic Mobility Plan will help guide our city’s transportationinvestments — tackling Austin’s No. 1 problem at both the local and regional levels. Let us know what you think:City of Austin Open HouseCandidate Projects for Future Mobility Bond ElectionsJune 17, 2010 • 4pm–8pmAustin City Hall • 301 West Second Street Or write us at:Austin Transportation Dept.P.O. Box 1088, Austin TX 78767 Or visit us online ataustinstrategicmobility.com 2010-06-10T15:44:11+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-releases-prioritized-list-of-future-mobility-projects/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/city-releases-prioritized-list-of-future-mobility-projects/ The Austin Transportation Department has released the first results of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan's work to identify the highest priority transportation projects for the City of Austin. This ranking divides the more than 3000 potential projects collected by the ASMP into "A," "B" and "C" categories, with the "A" list — 45 projects with an estimated total cost of between $2 billion and $3 billion — as the highest priority. The prioritized list is being shared with the City Council, city staff, the Council-appointed Citizens Task Force, and the public as part of the ASMP's work to help Austin make the best decisions regarding its future investments in transportation. While the city is considering a potential 2010 transportation bond election, the ASMP's "A" list of projects does not represent a proposal for a bond package. Based on the ASMP's work as well as other factors,  a proposed 2010 package is scheduled to be prepared by the City Manager for City Council and community consideration later this month. Read the transmittal memo from Austin Transportation Director Rob Spillar regarding the ASMP project list. (Download as MS Word document)   The information presented below is in draft form and will be periodically revised and refined. Documents linked below are the most current available. By selecting any of the following links, you acknowledge that this information may change at any time and does not reflect final decisions made by the City of Austin.     View the prioritized ASMP Transportation Gap List online as a Google Spreadsheet. Download the prioritized ASMP Transportation Gap List: PDF • Microsoft Excel: Older versions • Newer versions For a sortable version of the ASMP Gap List, please download one of the Microsoft Excel versions. View a map of the "A" list projects (download as PDF) 2010-06-03T21:16:34+00:00 TradeMark Media http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/snappatx-survey-on-potential-2010-bond-package/ http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/snappatx-survey-on-potential-2010-bond-package/ More than 600 Austinites completed the web-based survey, fielded by SNAPPatx, an innovative community project working with the city’s Austin Strategic Mobility Plan to integrate the Web and social media in planning projects. Learn more by visiting www.snappatx.org. 2010-05-25T03:15:37+00:00 TradeMark Media