How to turn the Mayor's $720 million bond proposal into a political winner that actually helps improve mobility.
The Mayor's $720 million mobility bond proposal over-focuses on protecting single-occupant car commutes. As a result, the proposal is ineffective at improving Austin's mobility and household affordability. Its design also undermines the …
[MORE]Where the dollars get spent by each of the City of Austin's Corridor Programs.
Austin's Mayor recently revealed his November mobility bond proposal. Approximately $500 million of his $720 million proposal is dedicated towards funding the City's Corridor Programs.
The sections below summarize (1) each program's spending focus and (2 …
[MORE]How this November's mobility bond can help create a car-independent majority in Austin.
Today, I asked Austin's Bond Oversight Committee to support investment in car-independent mobility. Below are my prepared remarks and visualizations.
Good morning.
I'm here this morning to urge you to make a substantial investment in moving people …
[MORE]How City Council can use the 2016 presidential election to enhance Austin's mobility.
Where the unsuccessful 2014 rail-and-roads bond referendum won and lost
Austin's City Council is considering placing a new mobility bond referendum on the ballot this November. Presidential election years bring out the broadest and most economically diverse …
[MORE]The pros & cons of the proposed Civil & Family Courthouse.
This November, Travis County voters will be choosing whether to allow sale of $287 million in bonds to build a new Civil & Family Courthouse. Here are the main five topics discussed by proponents and opponents.
Is there a need for additional …
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