Bridget Driscoll became the world's first recorded traffic fatality. The 44-year-old mother, on foot, was hit in London by what was then one of the very few gasoline-powered automobiles in existence.
Summer is flying by, but don't forget to slow down on the road and help keep our kids safe. Three weekdays before the first day of class, school zones will be live.
The City of Austin fights congestion and its harmful effects with policies and programs that make it easier for people to walk, bike, carpool, take transit or telework—shifting the focus from moving vehicles to moving people.
People driving in Austin, be aware: The City Council approved three new parking prohibitions on February 13, 2025, and enforcement of them began on June 1.
Bike to Work Day is a celebration we endorse and promote at Austin Transportation and Public Works because more people bicycling to work means less traffic congestion and air pollution.
Each year, Earth Day invites us to stop and reflect on the impact we have on our planet’s health. Transportation is perhaps one of the biggest forces behind the impact, particularly when it comes to carbon emissions and air quality. So when we take a…
The City of Austin will build a new segment of urban trail in Southeast Austin that will provide a new option for students biking or walking to Linder Elementary School. Austin City Council approved the acquisition of a 5.4-acre property for $1.34…
About this blog
Mobility Matters takes you inside the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. Whether we’re redesigning an intersection, adding bike lanes or installing new signals, our goal is to move people around Austin safely and efficiently.
