Austin Transportation and Public Works Programs
The Sidewalk Program is responsible for the City of Austin sidewalk and shared streets network. The work of the Sidewalk Program is guided by the Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan. The Plan includes the City of Austin Transition Plan for
Street impact fees help fund roadway capacity projects prompted by new development. The Austin City Council adopted ordinances creating a Street Impact Fee Program on Dec. 10, 2020.
Austin Transportation and Public Works uses various strategies to improve and maintain City of Austin-owned roadway surfaces.
The Transit Enhancement Program focuses on making transit service faster and more reliable, while also improving safety and convenience for the customers who use it.
The Project Development Program works to move projects identified within the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) from planning to schematic design.
The Urban Trails Program creates, promotes, and maintains Austin’s urban trails network.
Vision Zero is Austin’s goal to reduce the number of people hurt or killed by traffic crashes to zero.