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Council approves interactive kiosk program after divided hearing over privacy, aesthetics and revenue
Summary
Council approved a code change and contract framework to allow interactive digital kiosks for wayfinding and advertising despite neighborhood opposition and failed amendments to limit locations and cap rollout.
The City Council voted March 26 to adopt an ordinance allowing interactive digital kiosks (wayfinding and advertising) in the right‑of‑way under a vendor contract the city pursued through an RFP. The kiosks will be publicly accessible, provide wayfinding and transit information, and generate a guaranteed minimum revenue for the city under the vendor’s proposal.
Supporters — including the Downtown Austin Alliance and organizations representing cultural and business interests…
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