Am I able to find service request types in the dataset?
- Yes. Each City Department will approve the service request types that are uploaded into the Data Portal. All public service requests will be visible, except for service requests containing information protected by the Texas Public Information Act.
Am I able to see all the service request information in the dataset?
- The general service request information will include the following fields:
Description |
Location |
Status |
Method Received |
City |
Closed Date |
Service Request Type |
Country |
Created Date |
Service Request Code |
Latitude |
Status Date |
Service Request Department |
Latitude & Longitude |
Status Description |
Service Request Number |
Location |
Updated Date |
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Longitude |
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Map Page |
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Street Name |
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Street Number |
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X-Coordinate |
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Y-Coordinate |
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Zip Code |
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Can I find more detailed service request information? If so, how do I request it?
- Yes. Per the Freedom of Information Act, you are welcome to request more specific information regarding specific service requests. To request more information on an open records request, please visit http://www.austintexas.gov/department/open-records.
Can I go directly to Austin 3-1-1’s dataset in the City of Austin’s Data Portal?
Can I interact with the dataset?
Will my personal information be included in the uploaded data?
- Austin 3-1-1 does not share any specific name, phone or email information from the service requests in the data being made available on the City of Austin Data Portal.
How do I download a dataset from the Data Portal?
- From the dataset, click on the Export button on the right side of the page. It is located just below the “Find in the Dataset” search field. Next click on the format type in which you would like to download the dataset.
How do I report technical issues or feedback regarding Austin 3-1-1’s dataset?
- Please call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 to report any technical issues.
How often is Austin 3-1-1’s dataset updated?
- The dataset is updated several times a day with new service requests and updates to current service requests.
I am a developer interested in more information regarding the City of Austin’s Data Portal, where can I find more details?
What time span is included in the data?
- The data for all service requests are shown from January 3, 2014 going forward. For any new request types made available after January 3, 2014 the data will reflect the starting date for that request type.
Where is the Code Compliance service request?
- As of November 2014 the Code Compliance service request was renamed Austin Code – Request Code Officer to better reflect the service requested by citizens.