City Council's mobility bond embraces futile road populism instead of much-needed mode shift.
City Council's mobility bond funds the corridor plan that will expand this section of FM 969 from four to six lanes. The design speed is 50 mph.
This past Thursday, City Council moved closer to placing a …
[MORE]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 …
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