The Transportation User Fee (TUF) helps keep Austin’s roads, sidewalks, bridges and other mobility infrastructure in good condition.

 

What is the TUF? The Transportation User Fee (TUF) helps keep Austin’s roads, sidewalks, bridges and other mobility infrastructure in good condition.   A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME OF THE WAYS AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION USE THE TUF: The graphic underneath this statement gives stats for Streets, Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, Alleyways, Bridges, Traffic Signals and Signal Crossings, Traffic Signs, Urban Trails, and Crossing Guards.

Click here to see a larger version of the infographic above.

Who pays the TUF? 

City of Austin residents and businesses pay the mandatory fee to help prolong the life of city infrastructure and assets.

How much is the TUF?

For current residential and commercial fees, visit the Transportation User Fee page.

What services does the TUF provide/cover?

The TUF is responsible for many services that help provide safety, access, and equity for Austin residents. It funds the repair/maintenance of existing assets. The TUF maintains streets, alleys, bridges, traffic signs and signals, as well as sidewalks. In addition to street and bridge maintenance, this fee helps maintain bike lanes, urban trails, constructs ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) curb ramps, and funds crossing guards throughout the city.

For question, complaints, and/or to report TUF-related issues, who do I contact?

For information or to report TUF-related issues, contact Austin 3-1-1 by phone (call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000), via their mobile app, or the Austin 3-1-1 website