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Austin officials outline safety, traffic and transit plans for spring festival season ahead of South by Southwest
Summary
City agencies described coordinated public-safety, transportation and permitting plans for Austin’s spring festival season, including street-closure timing, parking enforcement and extended transit service during South by Southwest.
Mayor (name not specified) and city officials told a press briefing that Austin is prepared for the spring festival season and urged residents and visitors to plan for street closures, parking restrictions and heavier transit use as South by Southwest approaches.
The newly created Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, represented by Director Angela Means, said the Austin Center for Events has been coordinating with multiple city departments to review festival permitting and safety plans. “We are committed to transforming how our community experiences special events, making sure they are memorable and safe for everyone,” Means said.
Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis reviewed public-safety reminders for attendees…
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