Riding the Red Line
Transportation in Austin took a big step forward today with the grand unveiling of the Plaza Saltillo stop on Capital Metro’s new Red Line MetroRail. The Red Line is a commuter line that will make it more affordable, sustainable, and enjoyable for Austinites and those in the area to get to work, and take part in all of the fun and excitement in our city. The line officially begins running on March 30.
It was great to meet so many folks at the grand opening who are concerned about expanding our transportation options here in Austin. If we’re going to position our city for the future, we need a 21st-Century transportation system to get us there.
Transportation is an issue I’ve been working on with the people of Austin for a long time. I co-founded the Alliance for Public Transportation to give citizens a voice in transit issues, and also started Austin CarShare Inc. to provide Austinites with more transportation options. But we can still do more. As a member of our city council I will give significant attention to transportation, and do all I can to make our system work better for the people of Austin.
If you’re concerned about mobility and the growing cost of getting around Austin, please visit my Issues Page and read more about my positions on transportation.
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