North Central Austin Edition | April 2023

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Austin transportation

BY BEN THOMPSON

WHO’S IN CHARGE? Road work responsibilities in and around Austin can fall to the city, county or state as well as private companies or utilities. Dierent city departments work on streets and may have more information about their projects for residents.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT A ROAD PROJECT

UNDERSTANDING ROAD WORK

Every year, thousands of road projects take place throughout Austin. Have you ever wondered what was causing the delay on your commute or closing down your neighborhood street, and how to learn more?

Austin Transportation and Public Works

Many dierent entities work on Austin streets. Residents can contact the city using 311 for more information or to le a request.

Roads maintained by TxDOT

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CITY STRUCTURE City departments tied to road work merged this year with a goal of improving their activities and customer service for residents.

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While Transportation and Public Works handles general road work, hundreds of millions of dollars in voter-approved bonds are funding other improvements residents may see around the city such as: BUILDING WITH BONDS

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Requests related to road work concerns can be ledthrough the city's nonemergency line HAVE A REQUEST? • Dial 311 or 512-974-2000 • Use the mobile app • Fill out an online form at www.austintexas.gov/department/311

TYPES OF COMMON ROAD WORK The most commonly requested permits by public and private entities include:

“THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PRIORITIZES WORK THAT IMPROVES SAFETY AND MOBILITY FOR ALL USERS OF A STREET, INCLUDING PEOPLE WALKING, BIKING AND DRIVING.” AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS SPOKESPERSON

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Excavations Temporary use of right of way

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Driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter work

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Bridges

Bikeways

Most city permits are issued for utility-related construction, such as gas or water lines.

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Residents can make requests related to stop signs, speed bumps, crosswalks, sidewalk upgrades, streetlight repairs or pothole patching —through 311. Residents can also request local speed studies on a rst-come, rst-served basis, which could lead to trac calming measures. 60 resident requests are selected by city sta each spring and fall, while city sta choose 60 of their own.

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Capital Delivery Services Department (created to manage capital programs)

Urban trails

Street reconstruction

PUBLIC WORK Right of way includes public land such as streets, sidewalks or anything else up to private property lines. Right of way work can be completed by the city or private entities.

Austin’s right of way management team received and reviewed

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permits were issued.

More information on various road projects is available through the city and state.

For mobility bond projects, call 512-974-2300 or email mobilitybonds@austintexas.gov

Residents can reach TxDOT Austin District Oce at 512-832-7000

Residents can reach Austin Transportation and Public Works at 512-974-1150

permit requests this scal year.

plans for trac control around road work were approved.

NOTE: THE 311 SYSTEM HAS AN OPTION FOR RIGHT OF WAY SERVICE REQUESTS.

SOURCES: AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONCOMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCES: AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONCOMMUNITY IMPACT

HIGHLAND 5775 Airport Blvd (512) 366-8300 ARBORETUM 10515 North Mopac Expressway (512) 342-6893

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