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About Transportation and Public Works

Transportation and Public Works (TPW) is a department of the City of Austin responsible for a variety of transportation, mobility and safety functions throughout the community. TPW works with all modes of transportation and many Austin-area partners and agencies to deploy an all-ages and abilities network, as well as ensure the transportation network is reliable, safe and well-maintained for all users.

Mission

Austin Transportation and Public Works is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community.

Vision

Austin is the model for safe, reliable and sustainable transportation.

Values

  • Safety
  • Unity
  • Reliability
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Community-Focused
  • Employee Fulfillment

Functions

The City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) is responsible for the following aspects of transportation, mobility and safety in Austin:

Roadway signage and markings, traffic engineering, civil engineering, street and bridge construction and maintenance, traffic and pedestrian signals, ground transportation service regulation, on-street parking, parking meters, City-owned parking lots and garages, transportation systems planning, the active transportation network, permitting and coordination of special events in the City’s right of way, permitting and coordination of construction or maintenance in the City’s right of way, traffic calming, the City’s Complete Streets Policy, and more.

TPW works with several partners in the Central Texas region to design, plan for and construct mobility and safety improvements on our region's transportation systems. Learn more about some of TPW's partners.

View TPW's 2023 Annual Report

Leadership

  • Richard Mendoza, P.E. - Director
    Direct Reports: Administrator, Business Support Services, Deputy Director, Transportation Planning
  • Jim Dale, P.E. - Deputy Director
    Direct Reports: Civil Engineering Services, Street and Bridge Operations, Transportation Engineering Services, Transportation Operations
  • Pirouz Moin, P.E. - Assistant Director, Civil Engineering Services
    Direct Reports: Office of the City Engineer, Community Services, Sidewalks and Urban Trails, Emergency Management, Logistics
  • Anna Martin, P.E. - Assistant Director, Transportation Engineering Services
    Direct Reports: Active Transportation and Street Design, Project Delivery, Transportation Engineering, Vision Zero
  • Lewis Leff - Acting Assistant Director, Transportation Operations
    Direct Reports: Arterial Management, Parking Enterprise, Signs and Markings, Urban Forestry
  • Reiner Hershaw - Assistant Director, Street and Bridge Operations
    Direct Reports: District Maintenance, Infrastructure Operations, Pavement Operations, Utilities & Structures
  • Upal Barua - Assistant Director, Transportation Planning
    Direct Reports: Transportation Planning Officer, Transportation Development Officer
  • Dan Valbracht - Acting Assistant Director, Business Support Services
    Direct Reports: Data & Technology Services, Equity, Finance, Human Resources, Performance Management
  • Karla Taylor - Administrator
    Direct Reports: Administration, Legislative Affairs, Public Information
  • Curtis Beaty - Acting Transportation Development Officer
    Direct Reports: Land Development Engineering, Office of Special Events, Right of Way Management, Transportation Development Services
  • Michelle Marx - Transportation Planning Officer
    Direct Reports: Strategic Projects, Systems Development

Department Newsletters

  • Austin Mobility News: Weekly newsletter covering projects and programs related to Austin Transportation and Public Works.
  • Get There ATX Newsletter: Monthly newsletter featuring mobility-focused events and ways to convert your car-based commute and other trips to other transportation modes.
  • Urban Trail Mix: Quarterly newsletter providing project updates on Austin's urban trails program.