Austin Transportation previews 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan and interactive project map
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Summary
Austin Transportation previewed its 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan and an interactive map to be published Jan. 31, highlighted delivery of past bond‑funded local mobility projects and said Vision Zero treated locations have seen a 38% reduction in serious injuries and fatalities.
Anna Martin, Assistant Director for Austin Transportation and Public Works, presented a preview of the 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan and an interactive map the department will publish on Jan. 31. Martin said the local mobility planning process began after the 2016 mobility bond and that of the $137,000,000 within that bond allocated to local mobility programs, ‘‘95% has been delivered.''
Martin summarized program accomplishments in 2025, including a new roundabout at Pleasant Valley, the Violet Crown Trail extension, safety lighting improvements, and nearly 48 miles of new or rehabilitated sidewalks and roughly 1,000 new curb ramps. She also listed bikeways and shared‑use path accomplishments and said the department completed a Vision Zero 10‑year report showing substantial reductions in crashes: ‘‘The report showed, for example, a 38 percent reduction in serious injuries and fatalities at the Vision 0 major intersection project locations.''
Looking to 2026, Martin said the plan contains more than 200 projects across sidewalks, bikeways, Safe Routes to School, urban trails and Vision Zero safety projects. She identified priority corridors and school locations for the coming year and said staff will continue to coordinate with Project Connect and CapMetro to align local mobility work with regional transit investments.
Council members asked for staff notes and materials to share with constituents and for continued attention to long‑duration projects that require multi‑year capital planning. Martin pointed council members to the interactive map and said staff will follow up with council offices after the Jan. 31 publication so members can see projects by district.
Why it matters: The Local Mobility Annual Plan sets the year’s priorities for sidewalks, safe crossings, bike lanes and trails — projects that affect daily safety and access for pedestrians, students and transit users. The department framed the plan as a working document to be updated and used for coordination with other regional projects and grant opportunities.
What to watch: The interactive map publication on Jan. 31 and staff follow‑up with council offices about district‑level projects and longer capital timelines for larger regional investments.