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.
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Parking Update For ACL 2026
Oct 2-4 and Oct 9-11 BCNA Orange and Pink Sectors
BCNA representatives recently met with the Austin Center for Event staff to discuss concerns with parking and traffic flow during Austin City Limits (ACL). We shared our concern about emergency vehicle access and limited parking enforcement.
Barriers will be placed at Bouldin Ave at Barton Springs and W. Gibson; barriers will be placed at Dawson at Barton Springs and W. Gibson and at Gibson at S. Third Street.
There will be no City staff at the barriers, and no resident access passes are needed. By City ordinance City staff cannot challenge a vehicle/driver travelling across the barriers. We hope that the barriers will be a deterrent. We have requested an Enforcement Officer be present in the neighborhood to respond to illegally parked vehicles. This includes blocked driveways and cars parked in Resident Parking Zones. A contact number will be made available prior to ACL for prompt enforcement and if needed, towing of vehicles.
W. Gibson Parking Changes: Prior to ACL, Residential Parking Permit (RPP) signs will be changed on the North side of W. Gibson between So. First Street and So. 3rd Street. Signs will signify Resident Parking Only from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK. This will allow for Enforcement Officers to ticket illegally parked cars throughout the week. These changes should help with pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Additional parking changes on W. Gibson and adjoining streets will be installed before the end of the year.
Please direct comments to tnkparker@me.com. I will collate the information and pass along to the SoCo PTMD, Parking Enterprise Staff.
Update from City of Austin, Austin Transportation and Public Works re: W. Gibson traffic and parking concerns
Update from Sept. 15: 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:
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
Updated Sept 25, 2025
City of Austin Wastewater, Storm Water, & Water Line Projects
Planned City of Austin water projects that were expected to begin in 2025 and 2026 will be delayed. South First Street and Riverside projects will begin in late 2026. The Annie Street storm water project will not begin till January 2027 at the soonest. As additional information comes from the City we will update schedules that impact roadways.
PTMD / Parking Transportation Management District Updates
Residents living in the Parking Traffic Management District (between So. Congress and So. First Street) will see enforcement officers patrolling and ticketing on Sundays beginning at 1:00 pm. Other improvements will include the placement of hockey sticks (paint markings at alleys, and driveways) at residences closest to So. Congress. These should help with cars blocking driveways and alleys.
Additional setback markings will be added at stop sign intersections along Eva, Newton and Monroe. The placement of these markings will help with line of site when turning into intersections. Tow-away signage is being installed along Newton St. across from the Texas School for the Deaf.
The SoCo PTMD is studying the traffic patterns on residential streets West of South First including Dawson Rd. Austin Transportation Department will review the current parking and obstruction issues associated with free parking on Dawson Rd between Barton Springs Rd. and Ebony St. This roadway varies in width, and driving safely is impacted by delivery trucks and parked cars.
Lastly, The SoCo PTMD will use the traffic pattern study for west
of So. First Street in preparation for 2026 expansion of paid parking on some residential streets. Residents living on proposed paid parking streets will receive advance notification and the ability to meet with City of Austin Enterprise Parking Department staff. This expansion will likely take place mid 2026.
Contact Traffic and Safety Committee at tnkparker@me.com