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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 2d

Sixth Street’s redesign is underway!

The City of Austin is considering new design options to make this historic district safer and more accessible. Safe Streets Austin supports alternatives that include protected bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly design.

publicinput.com/v13338

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 3d

Austin's new simpler Block Party application process has launched! Check it out: atd.knack.com/smart-mobili...

Now's a great time to start planning a Fall block party!

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 3d

We'll have to see! The plan is a great start so there's a lot of potential here.

Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 7d

✨ Close out #WeekWithoutDrivingATX with good people + good stories!

We’ll be at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches this Sunday (Oct 5, 3–5 PM) celebrating the week, swapping transportation tales, and enjoying kolaches + beer. 🚶🚌

Accessible streets benefit everyone—let’s raise a glass to that! 🥂

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 7d

Excited to join @urbanatxreads for a conversation with Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option.

We’ll dive into the lived experiences of people navigating cities without a car and why safe, accessible transportation matters for everyone.

🚶🚲 🚌 Join the discussion!

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 9d

Event number 4 for #weekwithoutdrivingatx is tomorrow! Join AURA for their October social at Bouldin Acres.

#austin #safestreetsaustin #atx #weekwithoutdriving #transportation

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 10d

Big shoutout to everyone who joined our Safe Streets Austin happy hour last night! 🍻 It was the perfect mix of good vibes, great people, and big ideas for making our streets safer and more fun. Thanks for being part of the movement! 💛🚶🚲

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 10d

Join us for Week Without Driving's second Austin event, an evening ride + happy hour!

#weekwithoutdrivingatx #weekwithoutdriving #safestreetsaustin #ATX

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 10d

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Burrell Drive is changing, and your input is key.

Join us Sept. 30 at Redeemer Church (1500 W. Anderson Ln) from 6:30PM – 7:30PM to see updated plans for safer streets, new crossings, and trail connections.

Neighborhood voices matter—come be part of it.

#Austin #Safestreets #Mobility

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Final day to apply to the @SafeStreetsAustin Board!
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.

🕛 Apply by midnight: buff.ly/1hDMPA1
#SafeStreets #ATX #TransportationEquity #BoardRecruitment #LastCall

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 15d

Join our first Happy Hour TODAY 6-8pm!

We'll be just off 2nd & Congress at Ellis Bar outdoor area (pictured). Come meet with us, hear the latest updates, and meet fellow supporters.

See you there!

RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 15d

🚶♀️🚲🚌 Could you go a week without driving?

From Sept 29 to Oct 5, we are joining 20+ partners for #WeekWithoutDrivingATX. The challenge highlights the realities of people who do not drive and shows why safe streets, reliable transit, and accessible communities matter.

Take the challenge and share!

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 16d

The Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour at Ellis Bar is coming tomorrow 6-8pm! Snacks on us, drinks discounts until 7pm, get the scoop on the latest in transportation from our staff.

Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 17d

Our first Happy Hour is THIS Thursday 6-8pm at Ellis Bar (2nd & Congress). Meet fellow supporters, hear the latest in Austin transportation and how you can make a difference!

Info & RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 16d

Applications for the Safe Streets Austin board are open until 9/30. As a board member, you'll help transform Austin's streets!

Information & application: www.safestreetsaustin.org/board-member...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 17d

Our first Happy Hour is THIS Thursday 6-8pm at Ellis Bar (2nd & Congress). Meet fellow supporters, hear the latest in Austin transportation and how you can make a difference!

Info & RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 21d

Our first Happy Hour is coming NEXT Thursday 6-8pm!

Join fellow supporters for the latest on what's happening in transportation in Austin, what we're working on, and more.

This should be a good one - come on down!

RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Graphic credit: City of Austin

Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Joining the City of Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) or the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) is a great way to help guide active transportation policy.

Applications are open for the 2025-26 term through Sunday, 9/14:

PAC Application: bit.ly/PACAPP2025
BAC Application: bit.ly/BACAPP2025

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Sep 8

Save the date: Join the first Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour on Thursday September 25th at Ellis Bar, right next to 2nd St & Congress.

Meet SSA staff and fellow supporters, hear the latest on transportation, and more!

RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Celebrate Austin transit this Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm at Pease Park!

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just over an hour until the Austin public meeting for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.

See you there!

Event information: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 8

Today's the day!

Join us 4:30-6:30pm for the Austin public meeting for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.

A big turnout will show TxDOT that the public wants better walking & bicycling across Texas. Your presence is crucial.

Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 7

If you haven't taken the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan survey, now's the time!

Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB

(For Q4, we suggestion ranking "Improve the flexibility of funding sources" highest, followed by "Identify and make investments in critical corridors").

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 7

TOMORROW, join us in-person at Fiesta Gardens to support the *first ever* Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.

A big turnout will send a strong message to TxDOT to fund and build sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails across Texas.

Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 3

🤨 What's the best thing you can do today for walking/bicycling/trails across Texas?

🙋‍♀️ Take this survey to support TxDOT's *first ever* Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan! www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB

Once you're done, repost this message and encourage others to take the survey. Good job!

Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · Jul 2

TxDOT is working on its *first ever* statewide walk/bike plan.

This is huge. Support the Statewide Active Transportation Plan now:

🚶🏼‍♀️Take the short survey (deadline: 7/13)
🚲 Attend the in-person meeting @ Fiesta Gardens (7/8, 4:30pm)

Survey/event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...

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