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Council hears calls to boost sidewalks funding as TPW outlines miles and capital plan
Summary
Multiple speakers and Transportation & Public Works staff outlined a multi-year gap in sidewalks construction and maintenance; TPW said FY26 operating budget proposes $8.4 million for sidewalk maintenance and a $34.5 million capital plan to build ~26 miles of new sidewalks, with a target of rehabilitating ~17 miles in FY26.
Speakers during public comment and several council members pressed the Austin City Council on July 29 to increase funding for sidewalks, urban trails and Vision Zero priorities as staff presented the FY2026 operating and capital plans.
Transportation & Public Works Director Richard Mendoza told council that TPW proposes $8.4 million in the FY26 operating budget for sidewalk maintenance and program management (aiming to rehabilitate about 17 miles of sidewalk) and $34.5 million in FY26 capital spending…
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