Austin Transportation and Public Works Programs

The Affordable Parking Program is a City of Austin and Downtown Austin Alliance initiative to reduce economic barriers to Austin community members accessing downtown.

Automated or autonomous vehicles are defined in Texas law as motor vehicles equipped with an automated driving system — hardware and software capable of operating the vehicle without human intervention or supervision when engaged.

Austin's Bicycle Program works to make Austin an even greater city for biking. Our work is guided by the 2023 Austin Bicycle Plan.

Corridor Mobility Plans are tools the City of Austin uses to assess a specific corridor’s mobility and safety deficiencies and to identify a vision for the corridor's long-term future.

Emerging Mobility Technology involves deploying new technology to move people and goods through the city in faster, safer, cleaner, more affordable and more equitable ways.

Austin’s Living Streets program enables resident-led, low-cost street activations—Neighborhood Block Parties, Play Streets & Healthy Streets. With 60% neighborhood support and no construction, it uses cones, signs and planters to calm traffic.

Through the Neighborhood Partnering Program, Austin residents can work together to enhance the places they live, work and play. More than 80 community-initiated projects have been completed since the program first launched in 2010.

A Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) is an area where the City uses parking meters and other tools to help manage traffic and parking. These districts usually include busy places like shops, restaurants, homes, and entertainment ar

Austin's pedestrian program is focused on expanding our sidewalk network, developing pedestrian crossings, and implementing other programmatic efforts to improve the comfort, safety, and connectivity of our city’s pedestrian network.