South Congress Parking

South Congress Community Survey

Austin City Council approved a Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) for the area shown below. Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/SouthCongressParking

The PTMD's boundaries are Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive to the north, Travis Heights Boulevard to the east, Oltorf Street to the south and the Union Pacific Railroad to the west.

Question Title

Map of boundaries for proposed PTMD include Union Pacific Railroad to the west, Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive to the north, Travis Heights Boulevard to the east and Oltorf Street to the south.

What is a PTMD?
It’s a defined geographical area where traffic flow on the public streets requires a higher level of management than commonly provided, and where metered parking—amongst other parking and mobility strategies—will aid traffic flow goals.

Additionally, a portion of parking funds (51%, less city cost of service) is set aside in a fund to help complete mobility projects within the district.

PTMDs are guided by code and guidelines, but a local advisory committee would help determine parking and mobility priorities. Forming a PTMD in the South Congress area is the crucial first step toward addressing long-standing parking issues in and around South Congress, providing a formal structure for collaboration between the City of Austin Transportation Department and the community.

Existing Parking Challenges
• High parking demand
• Long-term parking with no space turnover
• Not enough enforcement
• Inconsistent Residential Parking Permit Zone times
• Employees have a hard time finding parking

Question Title

* Which group below most closely identifies you?

I live in the area.

I work or own a business in the area.

I visit the area.

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