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Projects in Austin, Texas

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Austin is $1,032,296,360

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Purchase and install vehicle detection stations using toll-tag registration tags Austin TX 25 $6,000,000 Streets/Roads -639
Purchase and install Variable Message Signs on major highways and arterials to manage special events in Central Austin and provide improved driver information. Austin TX 25 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -194
Purchase and install computer technology necessary to allow web access to existing 200 plus arterial traffic cameras and other traffic information devices Austin TX 10 $800,000 Streets/Roads -104
The Waller Creek Tunnel (WCT) Project Austin TX 1836 $127,500,000 Water 8
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Facility Digester Cleaning and Rehabilitation Austin TX 18 $20,000,000 Water 6
Boardwalk along Lady Bird Lake: The project will close a 1.3-mile gap in a heavily used pedestrian and bicycle trail system. The trail extension will improve safety and provide additional access to a major bike and pedestrian corridor for the expanding m Austin TX 60 $18,000,000 Water -845
Water Reclamation Initiative – Red River to UT Transmission Main -- approximately 21,000 feet of reclaimed water main Austin TX 45 $13,300,000 Water 1
Rehabilitation of Primary and Final Clarifiers and Sludge Thickeners at the South Area Regional (SAR) WWTP Austin TX 32 $10,000,000 Water 13
Burnet Rd. Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of Burnet Rd from Koenig/Allendale north to US 183 Austin TX 250 $10,000,000 Water 1
Brazos St, Utility and Road Reconstruction Austin TX 150 $9,700,000 Water -12
E. 4th Street Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 256 $9,000,000 Water 18
Rosedale Storm Drain Improvements, Phase 1 Austin TX 244 $8,600,000 Water 4
Spicewood Springs Pump Station Improvements Austin TX 20 $8,200,000 Water -12
E. 7th Street Corridor Project (from Pleasant Valley to Pedernales St) to include street reconstruction and drainage/utility upgrades, streetscape amenities (sidewalk, landscaping, lighting), and ADA improvements. Austin TX 54 $8,120,000 Water 4
Rio Grande from MLK to 29th Austin TX 15 $8,000,000 Water -32
Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation, Relay and Spot Repair Services Contract Austin TX 40 $8,000,000 Water -5
Second Street Road Reconstruction Project Austin TX 44 $7,500,000 Water -27
AFD Firehouse Improvement Project: to include sidewalk, ADA ramps, multigender facility conversion, modernization Austin TX 30 $7,000,000 Water -15
The Trail Enhancement Plan at Lady Bird Lake. Austin TX 30 $7,000,000 Water -88
North Lamar Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of N. Lamar from Rundberg Ln. north to Braker Ln. providing a high priority ADA accessible route Austin TX 180 $6,500,000 Water 1
Group 4 Southeast Austin Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 47 $6,175,000 Water -12
Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation contract for Cured In Place Pipeline (CIPP) Lining Austin TX 8 $6,000,000 Water 3
Rio Grande Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project, MLK, Jr. to W. 24th St. Austin TX 42 $5,500,000 Water -10
Little Walnut and Upper Ft Branch Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 27 $5,395,000 Water 5
Retired Lift station, Pump Station and Reservoir Facility Decommissioning Austin TX 20 $5,000,000 Water -25
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Facility Sustainability project to rehabilitate numerous components of the plant Austin TX 25 $5,000,000 Water -4
Waters Park Interceptor Sewer that includes replacement of approximately 6,000 feet of undersized sewer with 42-inch sewer Austin TX 26 $5,000,000 Water 4
ADA Title II Handicap Facilities-Compliant Upgrades Austin TX 75 $5,000,000 Water -7
S. 1st Street Sidewalk Project Austin TX 125 $5,000,000 Water 1
Vista Ln Wastewater Line Rehabilitation Project; Replace wastewater lines in coordination with street reconstruction project. Austin TX 24 $4,822,000 Water -5
Reservoir Improvements: includes rehabilitation of two of the CityÂ’s existing water reservoirs Austin TX 13 $4,000,000 Water -3
Wildhorse N Interceptor Extension North of 290 Austin TX 13 $4,000,000 Water -18
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park Austin TX 40 $4,000,000 Water -35
Morris Williams Golf Course Renovation: Austin TX 70 $4,000,000 Water -149
Crosstown Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 18 $3,614,000 Water 1
Long Bow Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 20 $3,600,000 Water 4
Group 3 Northeast Austin Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 40 $3,575,000 Water -7
Wildhorse Northeast Interceptor Sewer Phase 2 Austin TX 12 $3,500,000 Water -11
Standby Generators for Wastewater Lift Stations Austin TX 20 $3,500,000 Water -1
Bicycle and Pedestrian Tunnel (Bowie Street Underpass) Austin TX 32 $3,500,000 Water 0
Group 15: Northwest area – 51st St., Manor Rd., Rogge Ln., Basswood Ln. , Exeter Dr., Overbrook Dr., Overdale Rd., Trafalgar Dr., Wight Cv., Austin TX 10 $3,443,540 Water -11
Group 8: Tarrytown Neighborhood – Stamford Ln., Forest Trail, Elton Ln., Vista Ln., Bremen St., McCall Rd., Woodmont Ave., Grswold Ln. & Westover Rd Austin TX 10 $3,390,240 Water -22
Co-Generation update at Hornsby Bend Sludge Processing Plant Austin TX 10 $3,000,000 Water 4
UNO West Campus Areas – Water Lines. Existing water lines are deteriorated and aged Austin TX 12 $3,000,000 Water -4
Parmer Lane Interceptor Sewer that includes approx 2,000 feet of 42-inch Open cut and Tunnel Sewer Austin TX 15 $3,000,000 Water -8
CBD Alley Improvements Austin TX 25 $3,000,000 Water -18
William Cannon New Sidewalk, IH-35 to Pleasant Valley Rd Austin TX 110 $3,000,000 Water -7
Relocation of 1500 LF of 16” waterline on FM 2222 @ Bull Creek-to accommodate State Highway improvement project Austin TX 8 $2,700,000 Water -12
Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements: a package of ready-to-install bike lanes, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian paths, and minor infrastructure improvements to remove barriers on bike routes. Austin TX 24 $2,600,000 Water -5
Central Business District Alleys – Water Lines. Austin TX 10 $2,500,000 Water -8
Upper Waller Wastewater Line Rehabilitation 32nd to 35th / Evans: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 13 $2,500,000 Water 0
Shaw Lane Site Drainage and Levee Improvements to contain 100-year storm Austin TX 21 $2,500,000 Water -8
Pleasant Valley Road Extension Austin TX 60 $2,500,000 Water -12
Bicycle, Shared Path, Connected Trails, and Sidewalk Projects Austin TX 90 $2,500,000 Water 17
Odor Control Facility for Crosstown Sewer at Walnut Creek WWTP and 5 other interceptor sewer locations Austin TX 8 $2,400,000 Water -7
Chaparral Trail / Wykeham Dr Wastewater Line Improvements: reroute deteriorated wastewater lines from easements. Austin TX 11 $2,387,000 Water -3
Davis Bldg Roof Replacements Austin TX 20 $2,300,000 Water -21
Pfluger Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge Extension Austin TX 21 $2,300,000 Water -6
Athletic Field Irrigation System Improvements. The Parks and Recreation Department operates youth athletic fields throughout the City of Austin. Austin TX 25 $2,300,000 Water -37
Hoeke Lane Low Water Crossing Upgrade Austin TX 32 $2,300,000 Water -7
Willowbrook and Ohlen Rd Wastewater Line Rehabilitation Project: replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 12 $2,254,000 Water 0
Relocation of 6,000 LF of 16” waterline on FM 2304 – Ravenscroft to FM 1625 to accommodate State Highway Improvement project by Texas Department of Transportation Austin TX 7 $2,200,000 Water -13
Group 6 Street Reconstruction Project Austin TX 37 $2,086,000 Water -19
Rehabilitation of Wastewater Manholes contract Austin TX 10 $2,000,000 Water -7
Replacement of existing Inoperable Water Valves within AustinÂ’s water Distribution system Austin TX 12 $2,000,000 Water 4
W.23rd Street Streetscape and Stormwater Improvements Austin TX 25 $2,000,000 Water -10
Todd Lane Roadway Improvements Austin TX 50 $2,000,000 Water -9
Wells Branch Roadway Project Austin TX 60 $2,000,000 Water 4
Westgate Blvd from Cameron Loop to Cohoba Dr. Austin TX 65 $2,000,000 Water 2
SAR WWTP Scum Processing Improvements Austin TX 6 $1,800,000 Water -5
Guerrero Park Main Austin TX 7 $1,800,000 Water -20
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement Austin TX 8 $1,800,000 Water 4
Water Reclamation Initiative Ph 1B East 51st Street Transmission Main Austin TX 9 $1,800,000 Water -5
ABIA Extension -- approximately 8,000 feet of 16” reclaimed water main to serve the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin TX 10 $1,800,000 Water -6
Oak Lawn Storm Drain Austin TX 20 $1,800,000 Water -7
WPDR O&M Maintenance Facility [Green Design] Austin TX 30 $1,800,000 Water -11
Group 1 Phase 2 Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project Austin TX 37 $1,741,970 Water -7
Bannockburn Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 20 $1,600,000 Water -10
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - New Roof for Secondary Treatment Building Austin TX 10 $1,500,000 Water -4
Intersection/Safety Improvement Projects (various locations) Austin TX 20 $1,500,000 Water 3
Brodie Lane Sidewalk Project – Sidewalk on both sides of Brodie Ln. from Travis County line north to Slaughter Austin TX 40 $1,500,000 Water -8
Onion Creek Soccer Complex. The Onion Creek Soccer Complex includes 10 soccer fields and 5 additional acres that represent 25 total acres of irrigated area Austin TX 14 $1,400,000 Water -77
Hancock Golf Course Irrigation System Improvements. The Hancock Golf Course is currently irrigating 30 acres of turf grass with potable water. This project will provide a new irrigation system utilizing reclaimed water. Austin TX 16 $1,300,000 Water -60
Great Northern Dam Modernization Austin TX 20 $1,300,000 Water -7
32nd St Street Reconstruction/Utility Upgrade Project Austin TX 35 $1,275,000 Water -6
Onion Creek SSO Rehabilitation Project to replace and reroute deteriorated wastewater lines Austin TX 6 $1,229,000 Water 0
South Area Regional WWTP (SAR) Preliminary Treatment Building Improvements Austin TX 6 $1,200,000 Water -4
South Area Regional WWTP (SAR) Replace fine pore diffusers in one train including the air piping grid in the aeration basins. Austin TX 6 $1,200,000 Water -11
Pemberton Heights PH 1 - Existing 2500 LF water line is deteriorated and aged. Austin TX 5 $1,000,000 Water 0
Water and wastewater pipeline relocations to accommodate City of AustinÂ’s Pleasant Valley Road Bike Route project to add 10Â’ bike and pedestrian route. Austin TX 14 $1,000,000 Water -2
Davis/Deer Ln. from Brodie Ln. to Corran Ferry Austin TX 75 $1,000,000 Water 6
Lakewood Drive Low Water Crossing Upgrade Austin TX 20 $950,000 Water -8
Lundelius-McDaniel Water Quality Pond Austin TX 24 $900,000 Water -5
Raul Alvarez Disc Golf Course: This project will develop a 36-hole disc golf course that will be environmentally and financially sustainable. Austin TX 4 $886,000 Water -2578
Govalle / Crosstown Various Segments Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 5 $863,000 Water 4
Blunn-Warehouse Row Water Quality (WQ) Pond Austin TX 24 $850,000 Water -4
Woodhollow Dam Pond Maintenance Austin TX 15 $830,000 Water -7
Thaxton Road Culvert Improvement Austin TX 15 $760,000 Water -4
S. Congress Ave Wastewater Upgrade: upsize wastewater line for additional capacity. Austin TX 4 $750,000 Water 4
Thoroughbred Farms WWTP improvements Austin TX 7 $750,000 Water -33
High Point Cove Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 12 $750,000 Water -4
Prince Valiant – Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 12 $750,000 Water -6
Dixie Dr. Erosion Voluntary Buyouts (Demolition) Austin TX 10 $740,000 Water -4
Parkway Project Austin TX 15 $650,000 Water -7
Williamson Creek IH35 & Ben White WQ pond, Ph. 2 Austin TX 16 $610,000 Water -5
West Bank Lift Rehab Austin TX 4 $600,000 Water -3
Little Walnut / Buttermilk – Phase II Wastewater Line Rehabilitation: replace deteriorated wastewater lines. Austin TX 3 $556,000 Water 1
Lift Station RTU Telemetry Replacement Project Austin TX 2 $540,000 Water -3
SAR WWTP Valve and Gate replacement Austin TX 4 $500,000 Water -3
24” Force Main Rehabilitation & 12” Force Main Rehabilitation Austin TX 5 $500,000 Water -1
ILA with Williamson County {Pond Springs Rd} Austin TX 10 $500,000 Water -6
Metric Dam Modernization Austin TX 10 $500,000 Water 0
Havana Street – Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 12 $500,000 Water -1
Fort Branch Erosion /Flood Control Voluntary Buyouts (Demolition) Austin TX 14 $500,000 Water -5
Package Plant Hypochlorite System to generate liquid or gas chlorine on site. Austin TX 3 $480,000 Water -5
West Bouldin Creek Integrated Water Quality Project Austin TX 12 $480,000 Water 4
The assessment of over 800 properties that may have abandoned underground storage tanks (UST). Austin TX 9 $450,000 Water 3
Blunn Creek Water Quality Project Austin TX 12 $420,000 Water 5
Replace doors in Hornsby Bend, Walnut and SAR WWTP facilities w/Chemproof(fiberglass door) Austin TX 5 $360,000 Water -13
SAR WWTP roof replacement for the Secondary Treatment building Austin TX 4 $350,000 Water -3
Storm Drain Improvements [W. 22 ˝ at Pearl St.] Austin TX 10 $300,000 Water 0
Carver Historic Museum Interior Renovation. Austin TX 0 $290,000 Water -45
Relocation of 500 LF of 8” waterline on Old Manor Road @ Walnut Creek to accommodate State Highway improvement project Austin TX 1 $200,000 Water -4
Capitol Metro/COA MLK Storm Drain Improvements Austin TX 4 $137,000 Water -7
Adjustment of 4 water valves and one blow-off drain line to grade in order to accommodate Loop 360 @ Westlake Drive State Highway Improvement project Austin TX 1 $50,000 Water -8
Demolition on Santa Rita St. {E. 4th/Perdenales LF} Austin TX 6 $25,000 Water -8
Overflow Parking Lot 1600-1800 spaces to accommodate need for local growth and diminishing excess parking capacity at Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport. Austin TX 75 $11,700,000 Airport -66
Airfield Joint Sealant and General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Austin TX 50 $7,500,000 Airport -8
Airport Access Road Overhead Signage Improvements to improve on site traveling efficiency for the public. Austin TX 25 $3,800,000 Airport -22
Rehabilitate Airside Taxiway shoulders to reduce airfield foreign object debris Austin TX 25 $3,000,000 Airport -2
Replacement of non function PV modules Austin TX 30 $3,500,000 Energy -5
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Energy efficiency upgrades Austin TX 15 $2,500,000 Energy 5
Technicenter Building System Improvements Project Austin TX 25 $1,800,000 Energy -13
Replace existing fluorescent lamps with new energy efficient lamps Austin TX 15 $1,500,000 Energy -12
Solar Photovoltaic System Austin TX 12 $570,000 Energy 8
Residential and commercial solar development Austin TX 6 $300,000 Energy 22
Solar Photovoltaic Systems in public facilities, businesses and residences Austin TX 5 $250,000 Energy 29
Building Commissioning Training for operators and managers of public and private sector commercial facilities Austin TX 35 $250,000 Energy -12
Zilker Botanical Garden Trail Lighting Project Austin TX 36.5 $175,000 Energy -59
Lamar Street Bridge Lighting Project Austin TX 12 $100,000 Energy 3
Public Safety Training Facility Austin TX 198 $25,000,000 Public Safety -41
Municipal Court/APD/ NE Substation Austin TX 226 $6,240,000 Public Safety 2
Austin Independent School District - Upgrading classroom technology Austin TX 40 $20,000,000 Schools 18
Austin Independent School District - Providing access for low income students to broadband communications from home Austin TX 40 $15,000,000 Schools -134
Austin Independent School District - Electrical power load balancing - 35 schools, 1 facility Austin TX 61 $3,325,950 Schools 12
Austin Safe Routes To School supplemental funding: monies will be spent to supplement city/school infrastructure monies Austin TX 60 $3,000,000 Schools -13
Austin Independent School District - Roofing repairs - 4 schools Austin TX 55 $2,980,460 Schools 28
Austin Independent School District - Campus renovations - 3 schools Austin TX 35 $1,879,070 Schools 0
Austin Independent School District - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning - 4 schools Austin TX 17 $935,649 Schools 26
Austin Independent School District - Health and safety-related renovations and repairs - 15 schools Austin TX 10 $565,481 Schools 15
Capital Metro - Phase II Expansion of MetroRail Red Line Austin TX 5875 $190,000,000 Transit 36
Upgrade existing MetroRail commuter rail line Austin TX 400 $80,000,000 Transit 18
Austin Urban Rail Project: purchase vehicles and maintenance equipment Austin TX 0 $60,000,000 Transit 1
Capital Metro - Replacement and expansion of bus fleet (purchase of 101 buses) Austin TX 15 $36,000,000 Transit -13
Capital Metro - New South IH-35 Park and Ride Austin TX 522 $11,100,000 Transit -2
Capital Metro - Rails with Trails (Hike and Bike trail along Redline ROW) Austin TX 324 $6,900,000 Transit 67
Purchase and install Transit Fare & Parking Management Kiosks Austin TX 50 $5,000,000 Transit -25
Capital Metro - Expansion of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technologies Austin TX 235 $5,000,000 Transit 4
Capital Metro - Replacement of paratransit vehicle fleet (purchase of 74 vehicles) Austin TX 10 $4,000,000 Transit 2
Capital Metro - New Manor Park and Ride Austin TX 132 $2,800,000 Transit -18
20 Signals (various locations) Austin TX 0 $2,400,000 Transit -47
Capital Metro - Bus Stop Signage project Austin TX 49 $1,040,000 Transit -26