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  Getting Around Austin

Before you go, use the interactive Spring Festival Season Mobility Guide to see detailed road closure information, public transportation routes, and more.

Drivers are asked to slow down, stay alert and eliminate distractions when traveling near event locations. Pedestrians and cyclists are reminded to follow signals, stay aware of their surroundings and make eye contact with drivers when possible. 

The City has installed more than 640 Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signals since June which show a walk signal for a few seconds before a green light for cars appears.

Transportation Options

  • Bus & Rail - Catch a ride with CapMetro, the public transportation provider in Central Texas. Download the CapMetro App to buy passes and plan trips on the go. CapMetro provides a network of bus routes, MetroRapid Routes 801 and 803, and MetroRail service to keep people moving into and out of downtown and throughout the city. CapMetro’s trip planner can help you find the best route to your festival event. Check out the CapMetro website for more information.
  • Bike Share - Download CapMetro's MetroBike app to rent a bike using 24-hour/day, on-demand bicycle stations in the urban core.
  • Bicycling - Riding a bike is a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around Austin. You can find more information on the Active Transportation Program page, including route maps and safety tips.
  • Ground Transportation to and from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - You can find ground transportation options, including taxis, rideshare, shuttles, pedicabs and low-speed electric vehicles, limousines, and charter services. For real-time flight display boards, travel tips, parking availability and more, visit FlyAustin.com and follow @AUStinAirport on Twitter for airport information.

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Downtown Parking

  • The City’s Parking Enterprise Division provides information about parking downtown, including parking meter enforcement times, a map of downtown parking lots and garages and even a mobile application to assist you in finding a downtown parking spot.
  • The ParkATX mobile app allows you to pay, extend and manage your parking session remotely with just a few taps. Use validation codes FREE15ATX1 and FREE15ATX2 to receive up to two free 15-minute parking sessions every 24 hours.  
  • Plan a safe, car-free ride to the party. Austin has resources to help you safely get home. If you make the responsible decision of taking a taxicab, bus or rideshare service, you may qualify for a parking ticket waiver.

  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

  • Airport officials recommend travelers arrive 2.5 hours prior to domestic flights and 3 hours prior to international flights.
  • Travelers checking bags with airlines that offer free or discounted bag check can expect longer-than-usual wait times at their airline's ticket counter.
  • Travelers should ensure they are not accidentally packing prohibited items in their bags and can text "Travel" to AskTSA (275-872) for questions on what to bring through the checkpoint.
  • The airport's Department of Aviation will have additional team members in the terminal to provide customer support during busy days and to manage TSA Security and airline ticket counter lines.
  • New for this year’s Spring Festival Season is the opening of Checkpoint 4 for general screening which provides easier access to Gates 22 and above. Additionally, please be aware of ongoing construction as part of the Journey With AUS expansion program.

  Leave No Trace

Please follow the City’s Leave No Trace principals so parks, trails and green spaces can be enjoyed for Spring Festival Seasons to come.

  • Be considerate of other visitors.  
  • Take trash and leftover food with you when you leave Austin’s green spaces.  
  • Plan ahead and dress appropriately for the weather.   
  • Stay on established trails when walking to events.    
  • Bring bags for pet waste and dispose of them in designated areas.  

For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov/LeaveNoTrace.    

Austin Police

  • Austin Police Department will be highly visible throughout the downtown area. The number one priority is ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable time during Spring Festival Season. Please drink responsibly and have a plan to get home safely. A no-refusal initiative will begin on March 12 and run evenings and nights through March 18.   
  • Please make sure to follow traffic signals, signage and officer instructions. Street closures will be clearly marked so do not ignore or attempt to drive around them. There will be limited parking in certain areas of downtown and many residential areas near downtown require permits. All “No parking / Tow-away” zones will be enforced.
  • APD wants everyone to feel safe while enjoying Spring Festival Season. Officers are paying attention and fully prepared in the event something happens. If you see something, please say something. 
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Austin-Travis County EMS

  • Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) will have multiple dedicated response units and personnel assigned to the downtown entertainment district, including areas around 6th Street, the Warehouse District, Rainey Street and East Austin. An ATCEMS commander and tactical dispatchers will coordinate medical response from the City’s Event Operations Center.
  • The ATCEMS Patient Collection Point will be in operation during the busiest festival hours to allow teams to quickly evaluate and treat patients with the event area. With warmer weather expected, remember to stay hydrated and please use extra caution when riding scooters – especially for the first time. 

Austin Fire

  • The Austin Fire Special Events team from the Fire Marshal’s Office will permit and inspect all events submitted through the Austin Center for Events to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all attendees.  
  • Inspectors will also be part of the multi-agency Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) team to assist with permitting and safety issues, such as over-occupancy or lack of proper exiting at venues. 
  • Despite recent rainfall, Central Texas remains in an overall drought status. Visitors enjoying Austin’s outdoor spaces should use caution with activities like outdoor cooking and refrain from throwing cigarette butts out of vehicle windows to avoid starting grass or brush fires.   

 Communication During Spring Festival Season   

The City of Austin (@austintexasgov) and Austin Emergency Management (@AustinHSEM) will utilize X to share relevant information throughout the festivities.   

The Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police), Austin-Travis County EMS (@ATCEMS), and the Austin Fire Department (@austinfiredept) will also employ their X (Twitter) feeds for time-sensitive public safety notifications.  

Have fun at Spring Festival Season, but stay safe and be mindful and respectful of your neighbors. Community members and visitors should call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency - where there is an immediate threat to life or property. Download the what3words app to pinpoint and share your location. For more safety tips visit the City's Special Event Preparedness webpage.

For non-emergency situations, such as reporting a potential noise violation or unpermitted event, please call Austin 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) .