What's New
We're hard at work to put mobility, safety and connectivity projects funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond on the ground. Here's where you'll find the latest news about Local, Corridor and Regional mobility improvements, including opportunities to get involved.
News
Click on the links below to read recent news releases regarding various projects and initiatives funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond.
Intersection Safety/Vision Zero improvements completed at Slaughter Lane/South First Street (September 20, 2019): Austin Transportation has completed safety and mobility improvements at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and South First Street.
Interactive tool tracks progress on All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network (September 16, 2019): Austin Transportation has launched an online tool that allows people to track its progress toward completing Austin's planned All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network.
Join Austin Transportation Friday, Sept. 13 for a Manor Road celebration (September 11, 2019): The City of Austin Transportation and Economic Development departments invite members of the media to a community event to celebrate the recently completed protected bike lanes on Manor Road, from Clyde Littlefield Drive to Dean Keeton Street.
City of Austin completes Guadalupe/Lavaca transit improvements; Capital Metro to begin service Sunday (August 16, 2019): The City of Austin has rolled out the red carpet on a set of transit improvements to Guadalupe and Lavaca streets, and Capital Metro is preparing to kick off service on Sunday.
Community invited to celebrate completed improvements on Zach Scott Street (July 26, 2019): Austin Transportation and Austin Public Works invite members of the community to celebrate recently completed 2016 Mobility Bond bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Mueller neighborhood, including a new two-way protected bikeway...
City to Host Public Open House for Burnet Road Corridor mobility improvements (July 9, 2019): Today, the City of Austin’s Corridor Program Office will host a public open house for mobility, safety and connectivity improvements coming to Burnet Road between Koenig Lane and MoPac Expressway as part....
Intersection safety/Vision Zero improvements complete at I-35 and Braker Lane (June 24, 2019): Austin Transportation completed construction last week of safety and mobility improvements at the intersection of I-35 and Braker Lane. The project was designed to improve safety for all road users by reducing left-turn vehicle conflicts and...
City of Austin to Build Protected Bikeway and Pedestrian Improvements on Shoal Creek Boulevard (June 18, 2019): After a six month public process, the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is moving forward with a two-way protected bikeway (Alternative E) on the lower section of Shoal Creek Boulevard between 38th Street and Foster Lane.
E-newsletters
View our September 2019 e-Newsletter and get information on topics including:
- Intersection Safety/Vision Zero improvements are now complete at Slaughter Lane and South 1st Street
- Safe Routes to School infrastructure reports now available for Districts 4 and 6
- Safer speed limits planned for several Austin roadways
- Anderson Mill Road project reaches 100% design milestone
View previous e-Newsletters by clicking on the links below:
Upcoming Briefings to City Council, Boards & Commissions
City staff regularly provide briefings about progress being made to implement the 2016 Mobility Bond and related programs and activities. These meetings are open to the public, and attendees have the opportunity to provide comments during citizen communication. Following are a list of upcoming briefings:
Check back later for more updates!
