Official Notice: City Mobility Updates and Public Safety Announcements

City Council and Committee Proceedings

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Austin City Council Mobility Committee is scheduled to convene at 1:00 PM at Austin City Hall. The committee will review ongoing transportation initiatives and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the city's transit network. Residents are encouraged to monitor the city's official channels for real-time updates on committee deliberations and proposed mobility adjustments.

Additionally, the city recently concluded the community engagement phase for the 2026 Bond package. While the public feedback window closed at the end of February, the City Council and the Bond Election Advisory Task Force are currently reviewing the proposed $700 million project list, which includes significant investments in aging infrastructure, flood protection, and public spaces. This list is slated for finalization later this year for the November 2026 election.

Public Safety and Civil Service Notices

The Office of the City Clerk has issued several critical notices regarding civil service examinations and professional advancement within Austin’s emergency services. Active notices for this week include:

• Notice of Written Examination and Source Materials for the rank of Police Commander.
• Notice of Written Examination for EMS Clinical Specialist roles in both Field and Communications departments.
• Availability of raw scores for recent EMS Commander examinations.

These notices are essential for current public safety personnel and represent the city's ongoing efforts to maintain leadership stability within the Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS.

Traffic and Construction Advisories

Commuters should be aware of temporary speed limit reductions currently in effect due to ongoing construction activities. The following areas are under active monitoring:

• Ross Road: Temporary construction zone speed limits are in place to ensure worker and driver safety.
• Pearce Lane: Reduced speed limits are active in designated work zones.

Motorists are advised to observe all posted signage and expect minor delays when traveling through these corridors.

Public Health and Safety Information

In a statewide advisory active today, the Governor’s office has released updated safety protocols and resources for Texans. This notice follows recent international developments and provides contact information for the Texas Fusion Center to assist residents with security concerns or travel safety questions.

Locally, today also marks the final hours of the Amplify Austin giving event, which concludes at 6:00 PM. This citywide initiative supports hundreds of local nonprofits that provide essential health and human services across the Central Texas region.