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Austin’s Living Streets program reports record activations; staff plans equipment upgrades and a 100‑street goal
Summary
City staff reported 114 Living Streets activations in the past year and outlined plans to pilot more durable equipment, improve aesthetics and reach roughly 100 ongoing Healthy/Play Street activations at capacity. Staff emphasized equity outreach and partnerships for longer‑term shared‑street conversions.
Matthew Majaj, program consultant for Austin Transportation and Public Works, told the Urban Transportation Commission the Living Streets program completed 114 activations in the past year (74 Play/Healthy Streets plus 40 neighborhood block parties), serving 40 unique locations and reaching a high rate of repeat applicants.
Majaj described three activations — Neighborhood Block Parties, Play Streets and Healthy Streets — and outlined recent improvements: simplified online applications, delivery of equipment to sites,…
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