Sidewalks, bikeways and urban trails
61 Austin City Council items from 2023–2026 whose official vote record names sidewalks, bikeways, bicycle lanes, parking or plans, urban trails or shared-use paths, newest first. The wording is the City's, shortened; each item links to its full description and roll call.
2026
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 · item 43 Passed 10-0
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Local Mobility Americans with Disabilities Act Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 32 Citywide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,000,000 for a…
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 · item 44 Passed 10-0
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Local Mobility Americans with Disabilities Act Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 33 Citywide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Muniz Concrete & Contracting Inc., to increase the amount by $7,500,000 for a…
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 · item 94 Passed 10-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Rutland to Northgate Trail, on behalf of Austin Parks and Recreation, for the public use of a trail and pocket park to bring park services within one-half mile of residents in a park…
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Thursday, April 23, 2026 · item 45 Passed 10-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program - North Lamar Boulevard Project for the public use of right-of-way improvements, including the upgrade or replacement of sidewalks, shared use paths, turn lanes, and…
2025
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 · item 40 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 2.172 acres (94,634 square feet) of sidewalk, trail, and recreational easement, generally located at 11201 Parkfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758 from Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese…
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 · item 40 Passed 10-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 0.7894 acres (34,387 square feet) of Sidewalk, Trail, and Recreational Easement out of the Thomas H. Mays Survey, Abstract No. 562, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Trinity…
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 · item 62 Passed 10-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Northern Walnut Creek Trail Phase Three Project for the public use of connecting the Northern Walnut Creek Trail to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail, requiring the acquisition of two…
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Thursday, September 25, 2025 · item 11 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligation debt in the total amount of $71,725,000 to finance the design and construction of building renovation projects at various City facilities; sidewalk projects; and the acquisition of vehicles…
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 · item 60 Passed 11-0
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Corridor Mobility Program Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (BRNT Corridor) for Capital Delivery Services with Muniz Concrete & Contracting Inc., in the amount of $9,375,000, for an initial term of one year, with up to…
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 · item 61 Passed 11-0
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Corridor Mobility Program Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (Airport Corridor) Contract with Smith Contracting Co., Inc. in the amount of $9,375,000 for an initial term of one year with up to three 1-year extension…
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 · item 88 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire 0.426 acres (18,577 square feet) of the right of way and 0.847 acres (36,907 square feet) of sidewalk, trail, and recreational easement out of the Jesse C. Tannehill League, Abstract. No. 22 in the City of Austin…
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 · item 94 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to grant a right to use right-of-way property owned by Travis County for sidewalk, trail, and recreational purposes, and being approximately 0.564 acres (24,569 square feet) out of the Jesse C. Tannehill Survey No. 29, Abstract No. 22…
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Thursday, June 5, 2025 · item 73 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program to fund a feasibility study, environmental clearance, and potential construction of a shared use path along SL 360 from Loop 1 to US 183. This item has no…
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 · item 17 Passed 11-0
Authorize a contract for sidewalk maintenance for Transportation Public Works Department with Austin/San Antonio Concrete Raising LLC d/b/a Concrete Raising of Austin, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $266,667 is available in…
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 · item 47 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor project for the public use of replacing a wastewater tunnel to increase capacity for future growth in the Williamson Creek basin and to mitigate impacts…
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 · item 26 Passed 11-0
Authorize four contracts for mowing and maintenance of medians, right-of-ways, and urban trails for use by all City departments with Abescape Group LLC, Green World Care Inc., Unity Contractor Services, Inc., and Yellowstone Landscape - Central Inc. d/b/a Yellowstone Landscape each for an initial term of three years…
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 · item 41 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 3.708 acres (161,521 square feet) of Sidewalk, Trail, and Recreational easement generally located along the northside of the Remington House apartment complex at 600 Barwood Park, Austin, Texas 78753…
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 · item 26 Passed 11-0
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 12-3 (Metered and Pay Station Parking) and 12-5 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) to modify the definitions of parking meter and parking space, remove placard requirements for unloading and loading in designated zones; provide for the use of commercial hangtag for…
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 · item 37 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 and the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets - Johnny Morris project for the public use of…
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 · item 72 Postponed 11-0
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 12-3 (Metered and Pay Station Parking) and 12-5 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) to modify the definitions of parking meter and parking space, remove placard requirements for unloading and loading in designated zones; provide for the use of commercial hangtag for…
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 · item 73 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of the Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit project as a candidate for the fiscal year 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program, administered by the U. S. Department of Transportation. Funding: Submitting the grant…
2024
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Thursday, December 12, 2024 · item 72 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Loop 360 Overlook Project for the public use of providing public parking, and acquiring a sidewalk, trail, and recreational easement for the Parks and Recreation Department’s trail…
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 · item 30 Passed 11-0
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation and Public Works Department Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $288,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program and amending the Fiscal Year…
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 · item 37 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, wastewater betterments…
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 · item 38 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, wastewater betterments…
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 · item 39 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program Project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 project for the public use of street right-of-way and wastewater improvements, shared-use…
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 · item 50 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, wastewater betterments…
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 · item 51 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 project for the public use of street right-of-way and wastewater improvements, shared-use…
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 · item 53 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program project - East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / Farm to Market Road (FM) 969 for the public use of street right-of-way and construction, wastewater betterments…
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Thursday, September 26, 2024 · item 78 No final action
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Williamson Creek Interceptor Project for the public use of replacing a wastewater tunnel to increase capacity for future growth in the Williamson Creek basin and to mitigate impacts…
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 · item 10 Passed 10-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement with Louetta Leasing, LP, to upsize a planned sidewalk to a 10-foot-shared-use path improvement along a portion of the right of way, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 · item 70 Passed 11-0
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 32 Citywide - IDIQ contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $12,000,000 for a term of 1-year, with two 1-year extension options of $12,000,000 each, for a total…
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 · item 71 Passed 11-0
Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 33 Citywide - IDIQ project with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $10,000,000 for a term of 1-year, with two 1-year extension options of $10,000,000 each, for a total contract…
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 · item 40 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to City Code Title 12 (Traffic Regulations) to prohibit motor vehicle parking in bikeways, and implement supportive programming, goal setting, and equipment acquisition.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 · item 29 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District to increase available funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for cost sharing on infrastructure improvements such as the construction and improvement of sidewalks, shared-use paths, and…
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 · item 7 Passed 11-0
Authorize an amendment to the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 26 IDIQ construction contract with Alpha Paving Industries LLC, to increase the amount by $7,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $37,500,000. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A…
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 · item 35 Passed 10-0
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to modify minimum bicycle parking requirements to be consistent with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan mode split goals, per the Urban Transportation Commission’s recommendation.
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 · item 15 Passed 11-0
Authorize an amendment to the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements Group 28 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity City Wide construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., to increase the amount by $3,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $18,750,000. [Note: This…
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 · item 51 Passed 11-0
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to modify minimum bicycle parking requirements to be consistent with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan mode split goals (Suggested date: February 1, 2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas).
2023
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 · item 84 Passed 10-0
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
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Thursday, November 9, 2023 · item 56 Passed 9-1
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code, including Title 25 (Land Development), related to bicycle parking requirements; encouraging timely updates to the Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) related to bicycle parking requirements; and directing the exploration of incentives for existing developments…
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Thursday, October 5, 2023 · item 32 Postponed 9-0
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 · item 46 Passed 8-0
Authorize execution of a contract for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements project with Austin Constructors, LLC, for up to 42 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned…
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 · item 47 Passed 8-0
Authorize execution of a contract for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements project with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., for up to 42 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and…
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 · item 48 Passed 8-0
Authorize execution of a contract for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements project with Austin Constructors, LLC, for up to 42 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned…
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 · item 95 Postponed 8-0
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023 · item 48 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of five contracts for engineering services for the 2023 Local Mobility Sidewalk, Bikeway, and Urban Trails Field Engineering Rotation List with MWM DesignGroup Inc., RPS Infrastructure Inc., HDR Engineering Inc., Civilitude LLC, and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers Inc., for a…
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Thursday, July 20, 2023 · item 150 Postponed 11-0
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
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Thursday, June 8, 2023 · item 48 Passed 10-0
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan; Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan; and Bicycle Plan. (Suggested date: July 20, 2023, Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West…
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 · item 39 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program to fund projects to fill in small- to medium-sized sidewalk, bikeway, and shared-used path gaps, remove Americans with Disability Act barriers…
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 · item 27 No final action
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to update the ASMP and to adopt the Urban Trails Plan; Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan; and Bicycle Plan. (Suggested date: May 18, 2023, Austin City Hall…
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 · item 31 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the DIST9 INF8 Parkland Trail Project, for the public use of constructing sidewalk, trail and recreational improvements providing public connectivity to parks along West Bouldin Creek…
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 · item 32 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Red Line Trail Walnut Creek Trail to Braker Lane Project for the public use of constructing sidewalk, trail, and recreational improvements requiring the acquisition of a sidewalk…
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 · item 22 Passed 11-0
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a Sidewalk, Trail, and Recreational Easement, consisting of approximately 0.19 acres of land located at 1219 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, from 1219 South Lamar Venture LLC in an amount not to exceed…
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 · item 51 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Project for the public use of reducing delay, improving the effectiveness of transit, and creating continuous Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant…
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 · item 51 Passed 11-0
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) for the cooperative development and construction of accessible sidewalks and associated pedestrian improvements at and in the vicinity of Capital Metro…
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Thursday, March 9, 2023 · item 21 Passed 10-0
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation to review the design and support federal environmental clearance for the three segments of the Bergstrom Spur Urban Trail: Bergstrom West (Vinson Drive to South Congress Avenue); Bergstrom…
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 · item 45 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Project for the public use of reducing delay, improving the effectiveness of transit, and creating continuous Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant…
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 · item 46 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Project for the public use of reducing delay, improving the effectiveness of transit, and creating continuous Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant…
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 · item 47 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the William Cannon Drive Corridor Project. The public use of reducing delay, improving the effectiveness of transit, and creating continuous Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant…
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 · item 52 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program to fund a feasibility study, environmental clearance, and potential construction of a shared use path along SL 360 from Loop 1 to US 183.
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