City of Austin Mobility Committee met Feb. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026, Mobility Committee Meeting.
Briefings
2. Briefing from the Urban Transportation Commission regarding actions from the February 3, 2026, meeting. [Natalie Leone, Business Process Consultant – Austin Transportation and Public Works].
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
3. Briefing on urban trails and sidewalks program updates, gaps, and funding needs. [John Eastman, Division Manager of Public Works Operations- Austin Transportation and Public Works].
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
4. Briefing on the operation of teledriving vehicles which operate remotely through an internet connection and possible future parameters of use of such vehicles. [Lewis Leff, Assistant Director of Public Works – Austin Transportation and Public Works; Rachel Castignoli, Senior Business Process Consultant – Austin Transportation and Public Works].
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
5. Report by the Austin Transportation and Public Works related to ongoing mobility programs and projects in the Central Texas region, including construction and service updates: monthly updates on the projects and operations of critical infrastructure departments. [Richard Mendoza, Director – Austin Transportation Public Works].
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
Briefings by Memorandum
6. Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Program Update memo dated January 9, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
7. 2026 Bond Initial Draft Project Recommendation memo dated January 21, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, and Council Member Zohaib ”Zo” Qadri
Future Items
8. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Previously Distributed Memos to Mayor and Council (Information only; not for discussion)
Proposed Change to City Code 12-1 regarding Vehicle Engine Noise memo dated January 27, 2026.
Austin Government Relations – January 2026 Legislative & Grants Update memo dated January 30, 2026.
ADJOURN
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