There is a proposal on the table for light rail in downtown Austin. They are proposing three legs:
1. S. Congress down Riverside to the Airport
2. Up Congress and through U.T., probably along San Jacinto
3. Manor up to Mueller
There are public meetings next week on each of the three parts, and a general town hall meeting on the 22nd, info. below.
I think it could be a really positive boost to Austin quality of life. Because of a Texas law, they can't implement any light rail without an election. Unfortunately, they didn't get their acts together for this Nov., when turnout will be very high, but are now looking at an election in May '09.
Riverside Corridor Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 Location: Montopolis Recreation Center 1200 Montopolis Dr. Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Downtown Core Area Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 Location: City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St. Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
UT/Mueller/Manor Road Area Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 Location: Rosewood Recreation Center 1182 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Town Hall Meeting
Monday, Sept. 22
Location: Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Rd.
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
I can't figure out how to paste in a copy of the map, but you can see it (in the flyer) and get more info. at:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/downtown/dap_urban_rail.htm
Austin Light Rail
If you must!
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