Item at council confirms shift of active transportation maintenance from TxDOT to city

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Tom Wald

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Dec 1, 2025, 2:36:03 PM (6 days ago) Dec 1

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I just saw this item #74 at Austin City Council on Thu 12/11 that updates the City of Austin's Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT.

Two examples cited in a city staff memo include:

• All bike lanes, bikeways, shared use paths, and trails are now clearly defined as City responsibility for all State Highways within the City.
• Pedestrian and bike railings are now clearly called out as the City’s responsibility on signalized State Highways (non-controlled access highways like RM 620, RM 2222).

The memo also states, "Since the City is currently performing these maintenance responsibilities, the updated MMA does not result in a financial impact to the City."

I don't have any further info aside from what is stated in the memo and other council meeting backup.

-Tom

Tom Wald

Executive Director

512-203-7626

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