Government
BY BEN THOMPSON
Austin launches redesigned city website Austin’s redesigned website went live on March 19, part of a multimillion-dollar project to modern- ize and streamline the city’s digital experience. The big picture Austintexas.gov is now search-based, a layout the city called more intuitive for visitors by providing quicker navigation to the webpages or information they’re seeking. The redesign was billed as one of several signif- icant improvements to Austin’s digital platform, including cleaner webpages and functionality across di erent devices. City o cials said the redesign was needed to improve organization and accessibility. The approach The redesign is the result of a multiyear contract with Austin-based consultant Material Holdings, worth up to $5.5 million.
Penalties increased for noisy vehicles A new ordinance was approved to combat excessively loud vehicles that have reportedly become a growing nuisance on Austin streets. What happened Drivers whose cars or motorcycles are unreasonably loud can now be cited after an initial warning is issued. Violations are Class C misdemeanors. Residents, law enforcement and city o cials said the policy came together after extensive reports of disruptive noise and racing activity around neighborhoods. “This is a constant daily threat to our peace and safety, and a noise ordinance is written as a balanced, reasonable measure that empow- ers our o cers to protect our community from clearly irresponsible conduct,” resident Lisa Capps told council.
City sta replaced the previous version of the website.
The updated austintexas.gov launched in March.
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