Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the City makes sure that the infrastructure it owns operates safely, effectively, and at a level of service that the public expects. View current and previous Five‐Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Plans.
- CIP Plans
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DESCRIPTION LINK TYPE 2022 - 2023 (pgs 510-601 in FY23 Budget) PDF 2021 - 2022 (pgs 492–568 in FY22 Budget) PDF 2020 - 2021 (pgs 518-590 in FY21 Budget) PDF 2019 - 2020 PDF 2018 - 2019 PDF 2017 - 2018 PDF 2016 - 2017 PDF 2015 - 2016 PDF 2014 - 2015 PDF 2013 - 2014 Volume One PDF 2013 - 2014 Volume Two PDF 2012 - 2013 PDF 2011 - 2012 Volume One PDF 2011 - 2012 Volume Two PDF 2010 - 2011 PDF 2009 - 2010 PDF 2008 - 2009 PDF 2007 - 2008 PDF
Capital Projects Explorer
Find details about active projects and programs funded by the City of Austin's Capital Budget.
Public improvement bonds
Public improvement bonds are approved by voters through a bond election. This page provides information about City of Austin bond elections going back to 2006, and includes ballot propositions that passed as well as those that failed.
- 2022 bond
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In 2022, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $350 M, for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping affordable housing facilities for low and moderate income persons and families, and acquiring land and interests in land and property necessary to do so, funding loans and grants for affordable housing, and funding affordable housing programs, as may be permitted by law; and the levy of a tax sufficient to pay for the bonds and notes.
Bond brochure (PDF, 640 KB)
Ballot language
Bond ordinance (PDF, 3.3 MB)
2022 bond data
- 2020 bond
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In 2020, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $460 M, of which 451 M remains to be issued, to fund planning, constructing, reconstructing, and improving sidewalks, urban trails, bikeways, bridges, roads, streets, intersections, and related utility and drainage infrastructure for roads and streets; improving traffic signal synchronization and communications and control systems and acquiring and installing traffic signals and related technology to implement traffic safety and traffic fatality reduction strategies; and acquiring land necessary to do so.
Bond brochure (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 3.7 MB)
2020 bond data
- 2018 bond
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In 2018, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $925 M, of which $547.5 remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition A (PDF, 113 KB): $250 million for affordable housing
Proposition B (PDF, 95 KB): $128 million for libraries, museums and cultural centers
Proposition C (PDF, 105 KB): $149 million for parks and recreation
Proposition D (PDF, 127 KB): $184 million for flood mitigation, open space, and water quality protection
Proposition E (PDF, 167 KB): $16 million for health and human services
Proposition F (PDF, 203 KB): $38 million for public safety
Proposition G (PDF, 98 KB): $160 million for transportation infrastructureBond brochure (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 316 KB)
2018 bond data
- 2016 bond
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In 2016, Austin voters authorized a total of $720 M, of which $437.9 remains to be issued, in bonds for transportation and mobility improvements throughout the city. Through 2024, a dedicated project team of engineers, data analysts, and builders will be delivering these improvements for a more mobile and safe Austin.
Bond brochure (PDF, 11.9 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 215 KB)
2016 bond data
- 2014 Bond
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In 2014, Austin voters did not authorize a total of $600 M in general obligation bonds to pay costs of a fixed-rail transit system.
- 2013 bond
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In 2013, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $65 M to allow the City to partner with organizations to utilize funds for affordable rental and ownership housing and preservation of existing affordable housing. Eligibility for the programs and assistance funded by this proposition was based on income. Depending on the program and the needs of the household, an Austin family of four earning $58,550 or less annually in 2013 could qualify for funding. Funding was also authorized to support very low-income households earning $36,600 or less annually in 2013 for a family of four.
Bond brochure (PDF, 702 KB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2013 bond data
- 2012 bond
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In 2012, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $306.6 M, of which $14.5 M remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition 12 – Transportation & Mobility
Proposition 13 – Open Space & Watershed Protection
Proposition 14 – Parks & Recreation
Proposition 16 – Public Safety
Proposition 17 – Health & Human Services
Proposition 18 – Library, Museum & Cultural Arts FacilitiesBond brochure (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2012 bond data
- 2010 Bond
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In 2010, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $90 M to address city mobility issues, including investments in streets, sidewalks, bike paths, trails, and transit infrastructure in all parts of Austin. City staff worked with the community beginning in the fall of 2009 to collect, evaluate, and recommend priority mobility projects. Residents, City departments, and partner agencies identified more than 3,000 gaps and bottlenecks in Austin’s mobility network. This list was consolidated and refined down to 474 projects that were evaluated by City staff. The prioritization process, approved by the City Council in March 2010, helped the City identify projects in line with community objectives developed with extensive public input.
Bond brochure (PDF, 3.8 MB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2010 bond data
- 2006 Bond
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In 2006, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $567.4 M, of which $4 M remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition 1 – Transportation
Proposition 2 – Drainage & Open Space
Proposition 3 – Parks
Proposition 4 – Cultural Facilities
Proposition 5 – Affordable Housing
Proposition 6 – Central Library
Proposition 7 – Public SafetyBond brochure (PDF, 279 KB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2006 bond data
Bond oversight
City Council established a Bond Oversight Commission, with community members appointed by the Mayor and each Council Member to monitor the issuance of bonds and implementation of bond projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future bonds.