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This Wednesday, bring your input to the streets at the Traffic Jam
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This Wednesday, Austin Transportation and Capital Metro are hosting Traffic Jam! Taking it to the Streets, an open house for the public to learn about Central Texas' transportation future.
- Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
- Time: 4-8 p.m.
- Location: Austin Central Library (710 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701)
- Take transit! The library is served by Routes 3, 111, 171 and 803.
Central Texas residents are invited to weigh in on two critical transportation initiatives, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Project Connect, and learn about the approach agencies are taking to improve the region's transportation future. Attendees can talk with knowledgeable transportation experts, give input on proposed ideas and test concepts with hands-on activities. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn more about other initiatives, such as the City and Capital Metro's Smart Mobility Road Map, and other local transportation agencies, such as the Mobility Authority.
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Project Connect are working together to help shape transportation in Central Texas for generations to come. To find out more about the Traffic Jam and agency initiatives, see AustinTexas.gov/ASMP and ProjectConnect.com.
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Vision Zero: Safety improvements advance at Slaughter and Manchaca
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Austin Transportation has activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road as part of an intersection safety improvement project currently under construction.
In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, the City of Austin has moved the project into the second of three major phases. The new signal became operational on March 9, 2018, and TxDOT is now installing pedestrian ramps, high-visibility crosswalks and a pedestrian island at the northeast corner of the intersection. Later this spring, dual left turns on Manchaca Road will be open to drivers.
City of Austin crews will construct medians and a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path along Slaughter Lane during the third and final phase of the project. At final completion, dual left turns will be available to drivers on all four approaches, which will improve mobility. New raised medians along Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road will enhance safety by eliminating left turns into and out of driveways. The project has an estimated completion date of summer 2018.
City Council allocated one-time funding to address needed safety improvements at five high-crash intersections as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Process. Construction of improvements at the first four intersections are complete, and these intersections have seen a significant reduction in crashes.
The 2016 Mobility Bond provides $15 million in new funding toward safety improvements at high-crash locations throughout Austin, and construction is underway at three of these intersections. ATD anticipates completing up to 15 intersection safety projects with Bond funding.
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Bike to Manor Road on Saturday for bicycle activities and specials
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This Saturday, March 31, kick-start spring by biking to Manor Road, between Dean Keeton Street and Walnut Avenue, where you can support local businesses and enjoy a range of bicycle-related activities for the day. Bike to Manor Road Day celebrates bicycling and provides special benefits and rewards for it — all in this bike-friendly neighborhood district.
From 12 - 4 p.m., the public can enjoy the following offerings:
- Business discounts and specials
- Low-cost reconditioned bikes and safety gear
- Free City Cycling 101 classes - road and safety skills (space limited)
- Free group-led ride (space limited)
- Free copies of the Austin Bike Map and bicycle trip planning advice
- Bike giveaways from the Austin Yellow Bike Project.
- Biking tips, encouragement and a challenge from Love to Ride Austin, a social platform that rewards biking
Visit the event page on Eventbrite or Facebook for more information on Bike to Manor Road Day offerings and to sign up for cycling classes and the group ride.
Bike to Manor Road Day is made possible through a unique partnership with the Manor Road Merchants Association, Bike Austin, People for Bikes Big Jump Project, the City of Austin Economic Development's Souly Austin Program and Austin Transportation.
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Austin B-cycle sets new system record for SXSW 2018
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Photo courtesy of Austin B-cycle.
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At SXSW 2018, the City of Austin's bike-share system Austin B-cycle saw a nearly 50 percent increase in usage compared to 2017 and set an overall system record for the festival at 23,526 trips.
“We have known for years that Austin B-cycle is the best way to get around during SXSW,” said Elliott McFadden, Executive Director of Austin B-cycle. “With great weather all week and an expanded B-cycle valet footprint, we are thrilled we set a record-breaking number of trips.”
Austin B-cycle recorded 7,741 more trips this year than in 2017 and 2,349 more trips than their previous record year in 2015.
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Check it out: Car-aoke safely by belting in, road signs say
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"Carpool karaoke? Belt it out! But only if you're belted in!"
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Carpools could be your choirpools as long as you make sure you're belted in while belting it out! You can see this latest message about carpools and seatbelt safety on dynamic message signs (DMS) around the city. Thanks to Jason Maurer, who submitted this winning message to our #OnTheRoadATX social media contest last year!
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