The city is planning to make changes to its Residential Permit Parking program and looking to Austin residents to do it. According to a newsletter from the Transportation and Public Works Department, “The goal of the new rules is to balance the needs of residents, businesses and visitors by reducing congestion, improving curb access, and promoting alternatives such as public transit, biking and pedestrian-friendly options,” with an emphasis on accessibility, fairness and efficiency. In order to gather feedback from the public on what that might look like, the department has launched a survey, which is open through April 28. In May, city staff is planning to post a draft of the new rules for public review, with an aim to adopt them by this July.
Elizabeth Pagano is the editor of the Austin Monitor. More by Elizabeth Pagano