Master Transportation Plan Finance and Fiscal Forecast
Austin, Texas Table 19 summarizes funding sources (local, regional, state, federal) and financial tools for Austin’s Transportation and Public Works departments . This summary includes mechanisms such as transportation fees, current revenue, bonds, and grants. Financial tools include the Transportation User Fee on utility bills, property taxes, GO bonds, and regional partnerships through CapMetro and Project Connect. External funding mostly comes from federal grants such as SS4A and state coordination through the Texas Department of Transportation.
Table 18: City of Austin Transportation Funding Sources Funding Source
Average 5 Years ($M) 2025–2029
Definition
Public Improvement Bonds (Local)
$636.7
Voter-approved bonds issued by the city secured by and payable by property taxes. Funding from Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations and COs. Funding from federal, state, and local agencies.
Non-Voter Approved GO Bonds (Local)
$3.6
Earmarks and Grants: SS4A, TASA, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Reconnecting Communities Pilot Operating Revenue 6 (mostly local with some federal)
$75.3
$94.0
Funds from operating transfers, fees, insurance proceeds, donations, and contributions from partner organizations.
Source: City of Austin, FY 2024 to 2025 City of Austin approved budget, 7 page 715; AECOM
6 Operating Revenue includes multiple funding groups, which is a combination of funding sources (e.g., mix of current revenue and commercial paper). 7 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/Financial%20Transparency/ApprovedBudget/FY%202024 - 25%20City%20of%20Austin%20Approved%20Budget.pdf
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