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City audit finds speed‑reduction projects lower speeds but calls for clearer rules and maintenance plan
Summary
A City Auditor review found Austin’s traffic‑calming projects generally cut speeds—especially where speed cushions were used—but flagged gaps in documentation, decision criteria and maintenance planning and issued three recommendations. Transportation staff said the recommendations are feasible and outlined next steps.
Sam Sokolow of the City Auditor’s Office presented a review of Austin’s speed‑reduction efforts that found most projects reduced vehicle speeds and that speed cushions delivered larger speed declines at lower cost than many other treatments.
The audit, delivered to the Audit & Finance Committee on Jan. 14, concluded the city uses a risk‑based approach to prioritize locations but does not consistently document key selection and delivery decisions. “We found the city has a proactive approach to speed reduction,” Sokolow said, adding that the report includes three recommendations for project…
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