Street Banners

Street Banner Program

The Street Banner Program provides community nonprofits, arts and cultural groups, and other organizations an effective tool to promote events and engage the public, raise awareness and communicate key messages to Austinites and visitors. Street banners enhance the streetscapes of Austin, by adding a vibrant element that enlivens key corridors and the mobility experience for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. For Downtown and key districts, centers, and corridors, street banners strengthen a sense of place and district identity.

Eligibility

Event organizers, nonprofit groups, public and governmental agencies, and public information campaigns may display Street Banners on City lampposts to promote charitable, educational, arts, community, and public interest activities and events. City code prohibits the use of banners for commercial advertising or political campaigns.

Application Process

Before you apply:

1. Determine your eligibility to use the Street Banner program
2. Determine the street banner type
   1. Lamppost banners
   2. Over-the-Street banners
3. Review technical specifications and design requirements
   1. Lamppost banners
   2. Over-the-Street banners
4. Review vendor list
5. Understand the street banner program policies

Street Banner Types

Lampost Banners

Vertical banners are installed on streetlight lampposts, in defined districts Downtown and around Austin. Lamppost banners make a big visual impact, creating a buzz around Downtown and in business districts where thousands of people see them each day.

Fee: $200/pole week 1, $100/pole week 2+

Location Map

The map shows lamppost banner locations, geographic districts, subdistricts and banner poles.

Pan around or zoom in or out to navigate the map of banner districts. Click on "Legend" in the top left to view the legend for the map. This map is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without warning. 

View a larger version of the banner location map.

Over-the-Street Banners

Over-the-street banners reach thousands of people daily on high-visibility roadways. They offer an affordable way for nonprofits to raise awareness for their mission, get people out to events, and raise funds for charitable causes.

Installation Period: 2 weeks (over-the-street banners typically installed/removed on Mondays)

Fee: $600/banner for two-week period (max. 3 locations)

Location Map

The map displays over-the-street lamppost banner locations and banner poles.

Pan around or zoom in or out to navigate the map of banner districts. Click on "Legend" in the top left to view the legend for the map. This map is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without warning.

View a larger version of the banner location map.

Technical Specifications and Design Requirements

Review lamppost technical specifications (.pdf)
Review over-the-street technical specifications (.pdf)

When you are ready to design and fabricate:

• Select a vendor for banner creation and design
•  (Optional) Review the list of Frequently Used Vendors (pdf)

Note: The City of Austin does not design or fabricate banners.

When applying:

• Provide banner design file, in PDF, PNG, JPG format
• Provide design attachment file at the time of application or at later date
• Submission required before application approval

Program Policies

Review the Street Banner Program policies (.pdf)

Street Banner Application

Apply now on the application portal.

Questions

Contact us at ATXStreetBanners@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7805.