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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for CapMetro to design a pedestrian and bicycle crossing located at the intersection of Solaris Street and the Red Line, in a total amount not to exceed $671,000 in reimbursement to CapMetro.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action reimburses CapMetro for expenses incurred.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This interlocal agreement aims to help CapMetro achieve its mission of enhance and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of high-quality public transportation by providing a desirable, safe and accessible option for people to access the new Broadmoor Red Line station and the City of Austin’s Red Line Trail.
BUSINESS CASE: The agency has evaluated this proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing and determined an interlocal agreement serves a public purpose by supporting Red Line ridership for residents who plan to use the City’s Red Line Trail located adjacent to the Red Line.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item will be presented to the full board on August 25, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Staff is requesting a resolution from the Board of Directors to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement for design of a new at-grade bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the Red Line and Solaris Drive with constant warning systems, positive train control warnings, and civil work services including, but not limited to, a new aluminum crossing house within the Rail Right-of-Way, new highway-rail grade crossing constant warning system with new crossing gate mechanisms, new double-sided railroad crossbucks, new electronic crossing bells and associated components, new crossing devices to be integrated with existing Positive Train Control Systems, and an exit swing gate on each side for pedestrian exits. As consideration for CapMetro’s design of the crossing, the City will reimburse CapMetro in a total amount not to exceed $671,000.
This effort is consistent with CapMetro’s Red Line Trail study and guidelines for safe integration of bike and pedestrian facilities into commuter rail systems.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Strategic Planning
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1497
WHEREAS, the City of Austin intends to create an at-grade pedestrian and bike path crossing over the Giddings-Llano Line within the portion of the Railroad Right-of-Way located at milepost 66.82 in Austin, Texas, and connecting to the City’s regional Red Line Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested CapMetro services for the design of the crossing and the City will reimburse CapMetro as further set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City and CapMetro intend to enter into an interlocal agreement setting out the terms and conditions for the design of the crossing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with City of Austin for the design of a pedestrian and bicycle crossing located at the intersection of Solaris Street and the Red Line, with the City of Austin reimbursing CapMetro for the design services in a total amount not to exceed $671,000.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross