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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept $4,559,828 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enhancements to the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System and the expansion of the traffic signal communication network; and amending the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to transfer in and appropriate $4,559,828 for the traffic management system enhancements and traffic signal communication network expansion. Funding: $4,559,828 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $1,437,946 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
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Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $4,559,828 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $1,437,946 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. A fiscal note is attached.
Prior Council Action:
December 11, 2025 - Resolution No. 20251211-081 authorizing the negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for enhancements to the City's Advanced Traffic Management System and the expansion of the traffic signal communication network funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program was approved on consent on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Velásquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
June 19, 2019 - Ordinance No. 20190619-073 authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the design and implementation of an Emergency Vehicle Preemption system and amending the Austin Transportation Department budget to accept and appropriate funding was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Harper-Madison absent.
December 14, 2017 - Resolution No. 20171214-056 authorizing the submittal of a list of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2019-2022 Call for Projects was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Troxclair off the dais.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Lewis Leff, Assistant Director, 512-974-6421; Brian Craig, Division Manager, 512-974-4061; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092.
Additional Backup Information:
On December 14, 2017, Council authorized the submittal of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2019-2022 Call for Projects.
CAMPO awarded funding for this project's implementation in 2019, but it was deferred in 2020 when CAMPO reprioritized regional transportation funding to support the I-35 Capital Express Project. As part of that decision, federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds, including those designated for this project were indefinitely deferred.
In 2024, CAMPO’s Transportation Policy Board adopted a resolution to restore funding for this project. This action allows the City of Austin to proceed with implementing enhancements to the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System and the expansion of the traffic signal communication network.
This project will strengthen the City’s Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Transit Signal Priority systems, establish a platform for sharing traffic signal data with regional transportation management partners, and expand the communication network with new fiber lines to improve reliability and system resiliency.
These enhancements will reduce emergency response times, improve transit travel efficiency, and ensure more coordinated and resilient operations across the regional transportation network.
The project is supported by federal funding through CAMPO’s Surface Transportation Program - Metropolitan Mobility initiative for a total project cost up to $6,314,535. Local matching funds of $1,437,946 are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation & Public Works Capital Budget. The remaining project costs of $329,761 reflect the State's participation amount. Final funding amounts will be determined based on actual implementation costs. Austin Transportation and Public Works will oversee project management and delivery.
This project is located within all Council districts.