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February 23, 2026

Austin Mobility News: Severe crashes in Austin show downward trend in 2025

Preliminary data show that Austin recorded 99 traffic fatalities and 301 serious injuries in 2025.

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The City of Austin is planning several safety and mobility improvements on Cesar Chavez Street between Pleasant Valley Road and Shady Lane, as well as on Red Bluff Road.

Austin Mobility News: Share Your Thoughts on Safety and Mobility Improvements Planned in East Austin

In this week's edition: Share Your Thoughts on Safety and Mobility Improvements Planned in East Austin, Learn About the Shoal Creek Underpass Project from City Staff and Contractor, Texas Relays Will Bring Traffic and Pedestrians to UT Area.

CARTS is offering free rides to people who want to try their new commuter routes to Austin.

Austin Mobility News: Ride Free to Austin from Suburban Areas with New CARTS Routes

In this week's edition: Ride Free to Austin from Suburban Areas with New CARTS Routes, CapMetro Bikeshare Network Is Expanding in Austin, Watch Out for Bicyclists and Spectators During this Sunday's Triathlon

Neighbors and City leaders celebrate the completion of a community-led project along East Williamson Creek.

Austin Mobility News: City of Austin Partners with East Williamson Creek Neighbors for New Trails and Play Areas

In this week's edition: Austin Partners with East Williamson Creek Neighbors for New Trails and Play Areas, Improvements Complete at Mary Street and Evergreen Avenue Intersection, Cruise Around Austin with Pedicabs and Scooters This Spring.

The City of Austin held a groundbreaking event on Thursday, March 5, to celebrate the next phase of improvements coming to Burnet Road from West Koenig Lane to MoPac Expressway.

Austin Mobility News: City of Austin Breaks Ground on the Burnet Road Corridor Project

In this week's edition: City of Austin Breaks Ground on the Burnet Road Corridor Project, Getting Around Austin During Spring Festival Season, Living Streets Program Now Accepting Applications for the Spring, Calendar Corner: March 10 – 16, 2026

Groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Burnet Road.

Austin Mobility News: Join the City of Austin for the Burnet Road Corridor Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

In this week's edition: Join the Burnet Road Corridor Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, Register for Bike Bus Webinar and Help Students Bike Safely to School, This is Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, March is Women's History Month.