Safe Streets Austin
@safestreetsaustin.bsky.social
Safe Streets Austin works to transform Austin’s streets, bikeways, and trails into safe, vibrant, equitable places for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, and gather. https://www.safestreetsaustin.org/
Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast are coming to Austin on December 4th!
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast are coming to Austin on December 4th!
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
This jaw-dropping article discusses TxDOT's recent statements in support of public transit across Texas. Happy Monday, y'all!
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...
TxDOT: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit
As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
www.texastribune.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This jaw-dropping article discusses TxDOT's recent statements in support of public transit across Texas. Happy Monday, y'all!
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...
Join us at Cyclovia ATX on Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Marshall Middle School in Mueller.
Enjoy one mile of open streets, nine activity zones, free activities, community bike parades, a picnic, and plenty of people-powered fun. All ages and totally free to attend.
cycloviaatx.org
Enjoy one mile of open streets, nine activity zones, free activities, community bike parades, a picnic, and plenty of people-powered fun. All ages and totally free to attend.
cycloviaatx.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us at Cyclovia ATX on Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Marshall Middle School in Mueller.
Enjoy one mile of open streets, nine activity zones, free activities, community bike parades, a picnic, and plenty of people-powered fun. All ages and totally free to attend.
cycloviaatx.org
Enjoy one mile of open streets, nine activity zones, free activities, community bike parades, a picnic, and plenty of people-powered fun. All ages and totally free to attend.
cycloviaatx.org
Austin Cyclovia is coming THIS Saturday 10am-2pm in Mueller!
Join us and many other organizations for car-free streets and tons of activities, rides, picnic, and more.
Find out more: cycloviaatx.org
Join us and many other organizations for car-free streets and tons of activities, rides, picnic, and more.
Find out more: cycloviaatx.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Austin Cyclovia is coming THIS Saturday 10am-2pm in Mueller!
Join us and many other organizations for car-free streets and tons of activities, rides, picnic, and more.
Find out more: cycloviaatx.org
Join us and many other organizations for car-free streets and tons of activities, rides, picnic, and more.
Find out more: cycloviaatx.org
YOU need a bike art-themed show in your life. 🧑🎨 🚲
Join us tomorrow 11/7, 6-9pm, at Goodluckhavefun studio (1207 Enfield Rd) for a night of of bike art, music, cookies, and drinks while supplies last.
Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
More info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
Join us tomorrow 11/7, 6-9pm, at Goodluckhavefun studio (1207 Enfield Rd) for a night of of bike art, music, cookies, and drinks while supplies last.
Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
More info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
YOU need a bike art-themed show in your life. 🧑🎨 🚲
Join us tomorrow 11/7, 6-9pm, at Goodluckhavefun studio (1207 Enfield Rd) for a night of of bike art, music, cookies, and drinks while supplies last.
Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
More info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
Join us tomorrow 11/7, 6-9pm, at Goodluckhavefun studio (1207 Enfield Rd) for a night of of bike art, music, cookies, and drinks while supplies last.
Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
More info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
It is Election Day, Austin! 🗳️
Our streets and neighborhoods are shaped by the people who participate. Make a plan to vote and share the reminder with someone you know.
Polling info: buff.ly/FuWipNJ
Let’s show up for a safer and more connected city. 💛
#ATX #VoteATX
Our streets and neighborhoods are shaped by the people who participate. Make a plan to vote and share the reminder with someone you know.
Polling info: buff.ly/FuWipNJ
Let’s show up for a safer and more connected city. 💛
#ATX #VoteATX
November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It is Election Day, Austin! 🗳️
Our streets and neighborhoods are shaped by the people who participate. Make a plan to vote and share the reminder with someone you know.
Polling info: buff.ly/FuWipNJ
Let’s show up for a safer and more connected city. 💛
#ATX #VoteATX
Our streets and neighborhoods are shaped by the people who participate. Make a plan to vote and share the reminder with someone you know.
Polling info: buff.ly/FuWipNJ
Let’s show up for a safer and more connected city. 💛
#ATX #VoteATX
And of course our own Safe Streets For All annual benefit is coming Friday November 21st. Get your tickets here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
And of course our own Safe Streets For All annual benefit is coming Friday November 21st. Get your tickets here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
Come enjoy bike art and support Safe Streets Austin!
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Come enjoy bike art and support Safe Streets Austin!
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
We got a look at new bike lane protection tech in Austin: a concrete extruder that could speed up durable protected lane construction.
We visited the test on Loyola Lane and came away excited for what could come next.
Read the blog post and watch the demo: buff.ly/l6jCG1V
#SafeStreetsAustin
We visited the test on Loyola Lane and came away excited for what could come next.
Read the blog post and watch the demo: buff.ly/l6jCG1V
#SafeStreetsAustin
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We got a look at new bike lane protection tech in Austin: a concrete extruder that could speed up durable protected lane construction.
We visited the test on Loyola Lane and came away excited for what could come next.
Read the blog post and watch the demo: buff.ly/l6jCG1V
#SafeStreetsAustin
We visited the test on Loyola Lane and came away excited for what could come next.
Read the blog post and watch the demo: buff.ly/l6jCG1V
#SafeStreetsAustin
Tomorrow’s the night! 🌆
Join us for an evening of good vibes, great people, and enlightening conversations.
📍 ABGB | 1305 W Oltorf St
🕕 6 - 8 PM | Thursday, Oct 30
#SafeStreetsAustin #visionzero #Community
Join us for an evening of good vibes, great people, and enlightening conversations.
📍 ABGB | 1305 W Oltorf St
🕕 6 - 8 PM | Thursday, Oct 30
#SafeStreetsAustin #visionzero #Community
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tomorrow’s the night! 🌆
Join us for an evening of good vibes, great people, and enlightening conversations.
📍 ABGB | 1305 W Oltorf St
🕕 6 - 8 PM | Thursday, Oct 30
#SafeStreetsAustin #visionzero #Community
Join us for an evening of good vibes, great people, and enlightening conversations.
📍 ABGB | 1305 W Oltorf St
🕕 6 - 8 PM | Thursday, Oct 30
#SafeStreetsAustin #visionzero #Community
Austin voters are deciding on Proposition Q, which helps fund the City’s 2025 - 2026 budget and keeps investments in safe streets, sidewalks, and sustainability going strong.
Read about our position here: buff.ly/55vYNqf
Read about our position here: buff.ly/55vYNqf
October 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Austin voters are deciding on Proposition Q, which helps fund the City’s 2025 - 2026 budget and keeps investments in safe streets, sidewalks, and sustainability going strong.
Read about our position here: buff.ly/55vYNqf
Read about our position here: buff.ly/55vYNqf
Save the Date!
Our Safe Streets for All annual benefit is happening Nov 21, 2025, at Zilker Lodge (6–9 PM).
Join us for a night that brings together Austin’s advocates and community leaders, supporting safer and more equitable streets for everyone.
Get your tickets here: buff.ly/QNx7C6Y
Our Safe Streets for All annual benefit is happening Nov 21, 2025, at Zilker Lodge (6–9 PM).
Join us for a night that brings together Austin’s advocates and community leaders, supporting safer and more equitable streets for everyone.
Get your tickets here: buff.ly/QNx7C6Y
October 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Save the Date!
Our Safe Streets for All annual benefit is happening Nov 21, 2025, at Zilker Lodge (6–9 PM).
Join us for a night that brings together Austin’s advocates and community leaders, supporting safer and more equitable streets for everyone.
Get your tickets here: buff.ly/QNx7C6Y
Our Safe Streets for All annual benefit is happening Nov 21, 2025, at Zilker Lodge (6–9 PM).
Join us for a night that brings together Austin’s advocates and community leaders, supporting safer and more equitable streets for everyone.
Get your tickets here: buff.ly/QNx7C6Y
It’s that time again — join us for our monthly Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour!
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It’s that time again — join us for our monthly Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour!
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
Sixth Street wasn’t always one-way.
Our new post looks at Austin’s mid-century shift to one-way streets, what we’ve learned since, and how restoring two-way flow could make downtown safer and more vibrant.
Read “The Case for Two-Way Streets” at buff.ly/rv47Erc
#SafeStreetsAustin #TwoWayStreets
Our new post looks at Austin’s mid-century shift to one-way streets, what we’ve learned since, and how restoring two-way flow could make downtown safer and more vibrant.
Read “The Case for Two-Way Streets” at buff.ly/rv47Erc
#SafeStreetsAustin #TwoWayStreets
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Sixth Street wasn’t always one-way.
Our new post looks at Austin’s mid-century shift to one-way streets, what we’ve learned since, and how restoring two-way flow could make downtown safer and more vibrant.
Read “The Case for Two-Way Streets” at buff.ly/rv47Erc
#SafeStreetsAustin #TwoWayStreets
Our new post looks at Austin’s mid-century shift to one-way streets, what we’ve learned since, and how restoring two-way flow could make downtown safer and more vibrant.
Read “The Case for Two-Way Streets” at buff.ly/rv47Erc
#SafeStreetsAustin #TwoWayStreets
The survey to get your opinions on overhauling Sixth Street ends 👉THIS Sunday 10/19.👈
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The survey to get your opinions on overhauling Sixth Street ends 👉THIS Sunday 10/19.👈
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Today 6-8 pm, join us at 506 Congress Ave to hear about the proposed redesign of Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and 7th St.
Event info & design details: www.austintexas.gov/page/congres...
Event info & design details: www.austintexas.gov/page/congres...
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today 6-8 pm, join us at 506 Congress Ave to hear about the proposed redesign of Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and 7th St.
Event info & design details: www.austintexas.gov/page/congres...
Event info & design details: www.austintexas.gov/page/congres...
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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
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!
Now's a great time to start planning a Fall block party!
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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!
Now's a great time to start planning a Fall block party!
✨ 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! 🥂
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! 🥂
October 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✨ 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! 🥂
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! 🥂
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!
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!
October 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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!
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!
Event number 4 for #weekwithoutdrivingatx is tomorrow! Join AURA for their October social at Bouldin Acres.
#austin #safestreetsaustin #atx #weekwithoutdriving #transportation
#austin #safestreetsaustin #atx #weekwithoutdriving #transportation
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Event number 4 for #weekwithoutdrivingatx is tomorrow! Join AURA for their October social at Bouldin Acres.
#austin #safestreetsaustin #atx #weekwithoutdriving #transportation
#austin #safestreetsaustin #atx #weekwithoutdriving #transportation
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! 💛🚶🚲
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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! 💛🚶🚲
Join us for Week Without Driving's second Austin event, an evening ride + happy hour!
#weekwithoutdrivingatx #weekwithoutdriving #safestreetsaustin #ATX
#weekwithoutdrivingatx #weekwithoutdriving #safestreetsaustin #ATX
September 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Join us for Week Without Driving's second Austin event, an evening ride + happy hour!
#weekwithoutdrivingatx #weekwithoutdriving #safestreetsaustin #ATX
#weekwithoutdrivingatx #weekwithoutdriving #safestreetsaustin #ATX
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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
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
September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚶🚲🚦
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
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
🚨 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
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
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨 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
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