Austin Mobility: Plans, Rebates, & Safe Routes
Statewide Active Transportation Plan:
Discussion on a Texas-wide plan for walking, biking, and other active travel modes, including how the public can provide input.E-Ride Rebate Program:
An update on Austin Energy's rebate program for electric bikes and scooters.Safe Routes to Schools:
Reviewing the latest progress on programs aimed at making it safer for children to walk and bike to school.
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THE MOBILITY COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AT 1:00 PM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TX and some members may be attending via videoconference Paige Ellis, Chair Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Vice Chair Natasha Harper-Madison Vanessa Fuentes Mackenzie Kelly To speak remotely, contact the committee staff liaison. Contact information is available on the committee’s home page, which is linked here: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_committee_info_center.htm A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER Public Communication: General Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Mobility Committee meeting of October 27, 2023. Briefings 2. Update from the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) regarding actions from the November 7, 2023, UTC meeting. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri 3. Briefing on the development of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Statewide Active Transportation Plan and public input opportunities. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri 4. Austin Energy E-Ride Rebate Program update. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri 5. Safe Routes to Schools Program update. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri Future Items 6. Identify items to discuss at future meetings. ADJOURN For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.