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You're invited: Opportunities for input on South Austin corridors
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The City of Austin is hosting public open house meetings today and tomorrow evening for development of Corridor Mobility Plans for Slaughter Lane, William Cannon Drive and Brodie Lane as part of the 2016 Mobility Bond Program. These two meetings are a continuation of public engagement which kicked off last week with a public meeting at Langofrd Elementary.
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Monday, May 22, 2017
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Covington Middle School
3700 Convict Hill Road
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
3701 W. Slaughter Lane
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Can't make the meetings? You can provide input at AustinTexas.gov/BSWCorridors
through June 18 by taking a survey, commenting on an interactive map — or both!
During the first round of input, the City will seek input on priorities and key concerns regarding transportation and mobility along the corridors. The second round of input, to be held in the fall, will be feedback on preliminary recommendations for improvements to the corridors.
Recommendations outlined in the reports for Slaughter Lane and William Cannon Drive will be considered during the development of a Corridor Construction Program for potential construction funding through the 2016 Mobility Bond. The Preliminary Engineering Report for Brodie Lane will be considered for future construction funding opportunities.
Learn more about the 2016 Mobility Bond at AustinTexas.gov/2016Bond.
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Parking enforcement officers take to the streets on two wheels
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ATD's Parking Enterprise Division purchased four new bicycles for its parking enforcement officers last month. The purchase aligns with the City of Austin’s goals of reducing emissions and congestion as well as supporting active transportation. Lydon Meris, one of the lead enforcement officers, has already reduced his vehicle use by 75 miles a week, on average. The bicycles also increase mobility and allow officers to do their jobs more efficiently.
The bicycles will be available for use by all trained enforcement officers and will exist as an alternative to the cars and electric chariots currently being used by parking enforcement officers. As of now, only bike-trained officers are able to take the bikes out, but there is great interest among parking enforcement personnel in completing bike training. Meris is in the process of designing the training for interested officers.
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Street name dedicated to America's oldest living World War II veteran
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The City is proud to be home to America's oldest living World War II Veteran, Richard Overton. Last month, Austin City Council approved a portion of the street where Overton resides, Hamilton Avenue, to be dedicated in his honor. The sign for the honorary street name designation "Richard Overton Avenue" was installed just before the veteran's 111th birthday, May 11.
This is the sixth honorary street name designation in Austin. Other honorary street name designations include Willie Nelson, Bettie Naylor, Roy Q. Minton, Heroes Way and Electric Drive.
Unlike a request to change the name of a dedicated street within the City of Austin, honorary designations do not change residents' addresses or affect mailing addresses with the U.S. Postal Service.
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ATD signal technician assists Austinite after car crash
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ATD Signal Technician Edward Garcia went above and beyond the call of duty and helped a citizen in distress.
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Early this month, Edward Garcia was dispatched to attend to a signal issue on Spicewood Springs Road. While on duty, Garcia witnessed a car crash and roll over. Garcia immediately went to help the the driver, an elderly Austinite. He turned off the car engine, called 911, and tended to the driver until emergency medical crews arrived.
Later, Garcia was contacted by a friend of the driver who expressed how thankful she was for Garcia’s bravery during the crisis. His assistance helped prevent the driver from any further injuries until help arrived. ATD is proud to have people like Edward Garcia on our team — way to go Edward!
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Check it out: Vision Zero continues outreach initiatives on air!
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Have you heard? The Vision Zero education campaign has hit Austin airwaves — on both local television and radio! Starting last week, ATD has begun releasing several Vision Zero messages on air in order to raise awareness of the goals of the City of Austin program. Vision Zero wants to get Austinites talking and moving toward the goal of reducing all traffic crash deaths and serious injuries to zero by 2025. ATD is coordinating the plan implementation over time, across multiple agencies and partners.
Visit the Vision Zero in Action website to learn about the City's education and enforcement efforts on Austin streets and how you can help eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Also, listen for our Vision Zero messages on your favorite channels!
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