A proposal to build a $1.4 billion urban rail line in Austin faces a key vote today in the city council. The 9.5 mile urban rail line would run from Riverside Drive and Grove, through downtown to Highland Mall.
Supporters of the plan say that route is going to see a lot of growth over the next few years. Opponents wonder why it’s not going in where things are already happening. Like, along Lamar or Guadalupe.
The vote today also includes the 2014 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. That document identifies some high priority road projects. The council has until August to decide whether to put a bond to pay for the urban rail plan on the November ballot.
Listen to a basic breakdown of the proposal above. For more on Urban Rail and the Project Connect process:
- This is Project Connect's $1.4 Billion Proposal for Austin Urban Rail
- Austin Mayor Wants You to Vote Yes on Urban Rail [Audio]
- This Urban Rail Supporter Wants You to Reject Austin's Current Proposal
- Searching for More Specifics on Austin's Urban Rail Proposal
