Mobility Committee 2/3/16 Draft Res for discussion

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Donna Tiemann
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Mobility Committee 2/3/16 Draft Res for discussion

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DRAFT RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, Austin is ranked the 11th largest city in the US and is experiencing significant travel congestion issues that are increasing as the region continues its rapid expansion; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for addressing transportation at three levels simultaneously- neighborhood, key arterials, and regional highways- which all require different transportation strategies, but need to work together to be successful; and
WHEREAS, because no single fix will address our problem, we must discuss and provide more options to build a better-connected system of roads, buses, transit, and sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2016 the City Council Mobility Committee received a briefing discussing public process options for funding of transportation projects; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY MOBILITY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
The City Manager is directed to establish an expedited public conversation and input process to discuss potential transportation projects and funding options.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
The City Manager is directed to include, as part of the public conversation and input process, public hearings at the Planning Commission, Urban Transportation Commission, Bond Oversight Commission, Public Safety Commission, Commission on Seniors, Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, as well as utilization of the City’s Conversation Corp, collaboration with Council Members in their Districts, and other available tools to provide for public conversations as well as input.

The City Mobility Committee respectfully requests that Council, Commissions and staff conduct their reviews and actions in a timely manner to maximize the opportunities and potential benefits of an expedited process and provide a proposal that includes identified projects and funding options for review and a public hearing at the Mobility Committee’s scheduled June 8th meeting.
Chief of Staff
Office of Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5