We aspire to solve mobility challenges. We do not actually plan to do so.
On Monday, March 4th, a joint work session of the Austin City Council and Capital Metro Board of Directors was held to discuss the status of the Austin Strategic Mobility "Plan" (ASMP), Project Connect, and the …
[MORE]Making the good parts of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan a reality before 2039.
The following was transmitted to Council Member Tovo as a constituent email on February 28th, 2019.
Dear Council Member Tovo,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to offer feedback on the draft …
[MORE]Early electric Autonomous Bus Rapid Transit (ART) models have exhibited progress on self-driving. There are no demonstrations of urban ART "platooning" or dynamic, real-time route-changing.
Theoretically, vehicle-to-vehicle communication enables ART proximity at light-rail speeds, boosting the capacity ceiling for the mode.
What is Autonomous Business Rapid Transit?
At the moment …
[MORE]Transit capital projects should prioritize winning mode share. Reducing the system’s per-rider subsidy should be the main prioritization metric.
METRO's Red Line in Houston, Texas. A definitive example of an effective Sun Belt transit investment.
Financial Constraints
Transit systems have a limited annual budget they can spend on operations …
[MORE]Citizen Comment delivered to Austin City Council's Audit & Finance Committee on September 26, 2018.
Good morning.
I am here to request that the Office of the City Auditor conduct a Special Report on Autonomous Bus Rapid Transit (or ART) technology.
The City of Austin will likely face a request from …
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