Mike Heiligenstein

While staying on through 2020 was not part of the original plan, it was my honor to serve the agency and work through new challenges brought on by the pandemic. I am confident that the agency is well positioned to begin its new chapter. Full details: mobilityauthority.com/ED-departure

I will be officially departing @CTXMobility on January 24th. My tenure with the agency has been the most rewarding work of my professional career, and I am so grateful to have served alongside such an incredible team.

A study of 86,000 collisions in 2020 shows record-setting crash rates in the U.S. 27% of the surveyed drivers admitted to using their cell phone within 60 seconds of the impact. Together, we must commit to ending this needless crisis: bit.ly/3bbRNov

Happy Holidays to Central Texas and beyond. Wishing you and your family a restful break and good fortunes as we head into the New Year.

As the season gets colder and road conditions begin to vary, it’s important to look out for each other and practice safe driving at all times. Here are some great winter weather safety tips from the City of Austin: bit.ly/2WoeSvz

Just like the Mobility Authority did earlier this year, many other transit agencies are using community surveys to help develop their region’s post-pandemic transit plans. Learn about how critical community feedback can help shape a region’s future: smartcitiesdive.com/news/agencies-…

“Tolling agencies have yet again shown their creativity and resilience and the industry stands ready for the challenges ahead.” Great IBTTA read on how DOTs across the country are finding creative solutions during a prolonged period of uncertainty: bit.ly/2IQ3m9e

As transportation agencies begin to engage with more technologically advanced operations, it is important to recognize the responsibility we all have to simultaneously scale our cybersecurity protocols and practices. bit.ly/3aapgzr

Our December Board meeting begins at 8 a.m. Watch live on our website or follow @ctxmobility for live updates: bit.ly/2xWmVqK

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the December Board of Directors meeting. It will be live streamed on our website: bit.ly/2xWmVqK

While we continue to navigate this season together, we have the unique opportunity to make changes to our systems and our infrastructure that could improve what our day-to-day lives look like once this pandemic ends. My full thoughts in the ABJ: bit.ly/37R90Aj

I-66 in Northern Virginia is another example of how transportation organizations continue to build for the future despite new challenges: washingtonpost.com/local/traffica…

One of the very few silver linings of having less traffic across roadways is that many transportation organizations have been able to make substantial progress on their mobility projects. For example we were able to open 2 of the 3 flyovers on 290/130 ahead of schedule this year.

We are dedicated to maintaining safe work zones, and urge Central Texans to drive safely.

We are saddened by the tragic incident that occurred on MoPac last night and extend our deepest sympathies to the all the victims and their families. This is a stark reminder of the dangers posed for crews working in and drivers traveling through construction zones.

This year and every year, I am thankful for the beautiful and dynamic region we get to call home. Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

“If successful, Michigan will have delivered a roadmap for the entire country on how to update our aging infrastructure.” Great read on how Michigan plans to improve mobility with a 40-mile self-driving vehicle corridor between Detroit & Ann Arbor: bit.ly/332dliP

The @TxDOT is taking comments and feedback on how the agency should reconstruct I-35 through Central Austin. Learn about the project and help shape the future of Austin: bit.ly/3kMeeSH

#DYK: The average driver in Austin spends more than 50 hours in traffic every year. @CTXMobility projects, @TxDOT projects, @CapMetroATX's fleet expansion, and #ProjectConnect are all working to help reduce that number for both current and future Austinites

74% of Austinites drove to work or school alone in 2019. The City hopes to reduce this number to 50% over the next 20 years in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce our overall travel time. Read about what it's going to take to reach that goal: bit.ly/2HijbVA