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This week, we recognize Child Passenger Safety Week to raise awareness on how we can keep our children safe in vehicles. One of the most important things you can do to ensure proper protection, is to make sure your child is in the right seat for…
On August 17, 1896, Bridget Driscoll became the world’s first recorded traffic fatality. The 44-year-old mother, on foot, was hit in London by what was then one of the very few gasoline-powered automobiles in existence. The crash was investigated…
Summer is flying by, but don’t forget to slow down on the road and help keep our kids safe. Three weekdays before the first day of class, school zones will be live. School zone flashers will activate to help you know when it’s time slow down. If your…
Traffic jams, searching for parking, air pollution — these things may feel inevitable in our modern world. They’re not. The City of Austin fights congestion, and its bad side effects, with policies and programming that make it easier for people to…
People driving in Austin, be aware: The City Council approved three new parking prohibitions on February 13, 2025, and enforcement of them began on June 1. Under the updated ordinance, drivers may be ticketed for: Blocking a signed or marked bike…
Bike to Work Day is coming up Friday, May 16. Fueling stations will be available along your commute, offering treats like coffee, tacos and snacks; CapMetro Bikeshare will offer free passes; group rides will happen; a celebration will be held at City…
You might have come across the many ways CapMetro can get you to Q2 Stadium — a sports venue that was intentionally built with very little car parking. But would you like to work a little exercise into your commute to the game? Try bicycling! Austin…
Each year, Earth Day invites us to stop and reflect on the impact we have on our planet’s health. Transportation is perhaps one of the biggest forces behind the impact, particularly when it comes to carbon emissions and air quality. So when we take a…
The City of Austin will build a new segment of urban trail in Southeast Austin that will provide a new option for students biking or walking to Linder Elementary School. Austin City Council approved the acquisition of a 5.4-acre property for $1.34…
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Mobility Matters takes you inside the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. Whether we’re redesigning an intersection, adding bike lanes or installing new signals, our goal is to move people around Austin safely and efficiently.