Capital Improvement Program
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The City of Austin regularly undertakes projects to improve public facilities and infrastructure assets. Projects include the construction of City facilities such as recreation centers and libraries as well as the reconstruction of streets, replacement of water/wastewater lines, and provision of power. Collectively, these projects are referred to as the City of Austin Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and are an investment in the future of Austin.
View the FY 2025-2026 Five Year CIP Spend Plan
Capital Projects Explorer
Find details about active projects and programs funded by the City of Austin's Capital Budget.
Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Plan Archive
Public improvement bonds
Public improvement bonds are approved by voters through a bond election. This page provides information about City of Austin bond elections going back to 2006, and includes ballot propositions that passed as well as those that failed.
A new dashboard with updated spending information and bond issuance amounts is coming soon to help you explore these details more easily.
- 2022 bond
In 2022, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $350 M, for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping affordable housing facilities for low and moderate income persons and families, and acquiring land and interests in land and property necessary to do so, funding loans and grants for affordable housing, and funding affordable housing programs, as may be permitted by law; and the levy of a tax sufficient to pay for the bonds and notes.
Bond brochure (PDF, 640 KB)
Ballot language
Bond ordinance (PDF, 3.3 MB)- 2020 bond
In 2020, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $460 M to fund planning, constructing, reconstructing, and improving sidewalks, urban trails, bikeways, bridges, roads, streets, intersections, and related utility and drainage infrastructure for roads and streets; improving traffic signal synchronization and communications and control systems and acquiring and installing traffic signals and related technology to implement traffic safety and traffic fatality reduction strategies; and acquiring land necessary to do so.
Bond brochure (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 3.7 MB)- 2018 bond
In 2018, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $925 M to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
- Proposition A (PDF, 113 KB): $250 million for affordable housing
- Proposition B (PDF, 95 KB): $128 million for libraries, museums and cultural centers
- Proposition C (PDF, 105 KB): $149 million for parks and recreation
- Proposition D (PDF, 127 KB): $184 million for flood mitigation, open space, and water quality protection
- Proposition E (PDF, 167 KB): $16 million for health and human services
- Proposition F (PDF, 203 KB): $38 million for public safety
- Proposition G (PDF, 98 KB): $160 million for transportation infrastructure
Bond brochure (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 316 KB)- 2016 bond
In 2016, Austin voters authorized a total of $720 M in bonds for transportation and mobility improvements throughout the city. Through 2024, a dedicated project team of engineers, data analysts, and builders will be delivering these improvements for a more mobile and safe Austin.
Bond brochure (PDF, 11.9 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 215 KB)- 2014 Bond
In 2014, Austin voters did not authorize a total of $600 M in general obligation bonds to pay costs of a fixed-rail transit system.
- 2013 bond
In 2013, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $65 M to allow the City to partner with organizations to utilize funds for affordable rental and ownership housing and preservation of existing affordable housing. Eligibility for the programs and assistance funded by this proposition was based on income. Depending on the program and the needs of the household, an Austin family of four earning $58,550 or less annually in 2013 could qualify for funding. Funding was also authorized to support very low-income households earning $36,600 or less annually in 2013 for a family of four.
- 2012 bond
In 2012, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $306.6 M to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
- Proposition 12 – Transportation & Mobility
- Proposition 13 – Open Space & Watershed Protection
- Proposition 14 – Parks & Recreation
- Proposition 16 – Public Safety
- Proposition 17 – Health & Human Services
- Proposition 18 – Library, Museum & Cultural Arts Facilities
- 2010 Bond
In 2010, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $90 M to address city mobility issues, including investments in streets, sidewalks, bike paths, trails, and transit infrastructure in all parts of Austin. City staff worked with the community beginning in the fall of 2009 to collect, evaluate, and recommend priority mobility projects. Residents, City departments, and partner agencies identified more than 3,000 gaps and bottlenecks in Austin’s mobility network. This list was consolidated and refined down to 474 projects that were evaluated by City staff. The prioritization process, approved by the City Council in March 2010, helped the City identify projects in line with community objectives developed with extensive public input.
- 2006 Bond
In 2006, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $567.4 M to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
- Proposition 1 – Transportation
- Proposition 2 – Drainage & Open Space
- Proposition 3 – Parks
- Proposition 4 – Cultural Facilities
- Proposition 5 – Affordable Housing
- Proposition 6 – Central Library
- Proposition 7 – Public Safety
Bond oversight
City Council established a Bond Oversight Commission, with community members appointed by the Mayor and each Council Member to monitor the issuance of bonds and implementation of bond projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future bonds.
Capital delivery
Go to the Capital Delivery Services department to learn more about how they City plans, designs, builds, and inspects public projects that support the Austin community.