Parking Traffic Management District (PTMD)

Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assn. is part of the the city’s PTMD which enables us to participate in using the funds generated by the parking fees paid on S. Congress, for example, for safety and parking improvement projects in our neighborhood. The city will be implementing permit parking in the area West of S. 1st later in 2026. If you live in that area you may want to attend our General Assn. Meetings and watch this page for updates.

Parking changes: Parking Permit Map and FAQs

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Update from City of Austin, Austin Transportation and Public Works re: W. Gibson traffic and parking concerns

Update from Sept. 15 2026: The SoCo PTMD Oversight Committee has been informed that proposed implementation of parking changes has been approved by Austin Transportation Department.  This allows the Parking Enterprise Department to coordinate parking signage and installation.  BCNA has asked that the installation be completed before the end of the year (2026).

Update from Aug. 26 2026:

At an August meeting with the Parking Enterprise staff, the SoCo PTMD BCNA representatives walked the Western intersections off South First Street.  We identified several changes that are needed to improve traffic flow and improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles entering the neighborhood.

Most of these include moving vehicle parking well off the intersections.  The staff indicated the first phase of the expansion would take place from W. Gibson to Johanna Street.  Additional streets include S. 2nd, S. 3rd, Jewell Street to 3rd and the W. Live Oak.  Additional street Hybrid parking will begin in 2027.

A map of the proposed parking changes is now available (below).   At the General Association meeting, Thom indicated that each affected residential block would need secure a 66% approval for planned changes.  City staff have told us that this is not necessary and implementation can progress quickly.

W. Gibson Street:  Due to the significant impact of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on W. Gibson this implementation will take place before other streets.  This includes the 800 block of W. Gibson, which will be included at the time of the 600/700 block.

Parking Permits: Residents living on streets where Hybrid parking will be installed will receive two free resident parking permits per household.  These permits will be issued at the time of parking changes are made.  At the Resident meeting held earlier this year we gathered information and concerns related to the Hybrid parking expansion.  

Please Note: planned expansion does not require the use of SoCo PTMD funds generated from parking fees. A list of proposed projects that require Austin Transportation approval is below, and we anticipate delay of implementation of these projects awaiting ATD approvals, bids and authorization.

South First Steet Expansion:  Proposed implementation of the expansion is expected by the end of the year. The SoCo PTMD Oversight Committee has also recommended adjustments to Elizabeth Street, near Elizabeth Street Cafe. 

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Click Here for Phase 2 Parking Proposal MAP

Click Here for Meeting Agenda (3/25/26)

Click Here for Parking Financials (2/26)

Click Here for Summary of Resident Comments (3/25/26)

Click Here for Thom’s Response to Questions on BCNA Forum (3/17/26)

BCNA Contact Thom Parker tnkparker@me.com