Austin Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Draft Plan 2023
Austin Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Draft Plan 2023
This Plan focuses on strategies to manage and improve sidewalks, shared streets, and pedestrian crossings within City of Austin right-of-way. The plan's purpose is to encourage walking as a viable mode of transportation, improve pedestrian safety, and enable people to walk to wherever they need to go. Learn more about the Sidewalk Program or the Pedestrian Program here.
This Plan was developed alongside similar plans focused on urban trails and bikeways. View the draft Bicycle Plan or the draft Urban Trails Plan.
Below you will find the full Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets DRAFT Plan. Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation are currently reviewing public feedback on this draft plan, which was released on January 27 and the public comment period closed on March 21, 2023. Based on public feedback and recommendations from various Boards and Commissions, the three plans will be revised and packaged with a set of amendments to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). The revised plans and ASMP amendments will be presented to the Planning Commission in April. Finally, a public hearing at City Council will be held, and Council will vote on whether to adopt the final plans. An official notice will be posted before the Council hearing date.
Review Austin's Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Draft Plan
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Additional Comments on the Plan [CLOSED]
Review additional comments about the draft Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan.
Additional Public Input Opportunity:
Comment on the Sidewalk & Shared Streets Network Plan
The City of Austin’s Sidewalk and Shared Street Network Plan identifies how and where the City of Austin intends to expand the network of sidewalks and shared streets. Please take this opportunity to provide feedback on this plan. This is an anonymous survey that may highlight areas where additional design review or outreach may be required. This survey has no deadline.
Demographics
The City of Austin asks for the following information in order to help identify whether we are connecting to our diverse community effectively. We aim to have participants represent the people in the communities we serve. Your responses are optional and are appreciated.