Functions

The Transportation Department was created in 2008 to address continuing transportation needs and challenges. As Director of Transportation, Robert Spillar is responsible for overseeing the department's services to Austin residents, including Transportation Management (signs and marking, signals, engineering), Transportation Planning and Coordination, parking, special events and right of way management.

The department is staffed with a workforce of nearly 150 employees. Together, we work to build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides residents improved access and mobility. We help keep Austin moving.