North Austin Coalition of Neighborhoods
July 13th 2012
Public Debate on Transportation here in North Austin! – Thu July 19 7 PM
What kind of transportation system makes the most sense for Austin? Should the emphasis be on light rail, rapid bus, or cars? If we do move ahead with light rail, what are the best routes?
Sustainable Neighborhoods of North Central Austin and the North Austin Coalition of Neighborhoods will co-host a public debate on transportation alternatives on Thursday, July 19, at 7 PM. The speakers are Skip Cameron, who will argue for an expanded rapid bus system, and Andrew Clements, who supports prioritizing rail. Both have been outspoken thinkers in our community on transportation matters. Examples of their positions can be seen at the following link:
http://connectcentraltexas.com/2011/11/23/the-problem/
The debate and discussion will last about an hour, followed by an update and discussion of the bond package. The meeting is at the Village Christian Apartments meeting room, 7925 Rockwood. Directions – http://www.snaustin.org/meeting-directions
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August 2 Council Meeting — Last Big Push for Burnet/Lamar Funding
City Council at its meeting on Thursday, August 2, 4 PM, will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012 bond package. This is the last hurdle we face to getting funding, prior to the bond election itself.
The City Manager is recommending a $385 million package that holds tax rates steady. Such a package would provide $15 million for improvements along six miles of both N Lamar and Burnet Rd. Austin Neighborhoods Council is considering a resolution to increase funding for certain neighborhood-friendly projects, including the N Lamar/Burnet improvements.
Council has heard about the strong public support expressed for the Lamar/Burnet improvements But they haven’t seen it in person – yet. Please, if you have time and support these improvements, consider coming down to the meeting.
Also, we want to speak out on this, but we want to represent you! Please take our survey here:
https://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/survey/start?sid=2317&cid=932708
(We are continuing to have problems with some email providers breaking our survey link, so if the link doesn’t work, please go to http://www.lovenorthaustin.com/ and click on the survey link in the right hand corner.)
NACN will publish the results of the survey by our July 19th meetting. The bond package with the most votes will be the one NACN will be asking City Council to vote for at the August 2nd meeting.
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Our latest editorial on the bond package here:
www.lovenorthaustin.com/1/post/2012/07/bond-package-update.html
Prefer visuals? A powerpoint presentation on the 2012 bond package is here. It is in an older version of Office, so it should be easy to open if you have Open Office:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/33745611/NACN%20-2012%20Bond%20Package.ppt
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Want to contact City Council directly?
Mayor Leffingwell, 512-974-2250, lee.leffingwell@austintexas.gov
Chris Riley, 512-974-2260, chris.riley@austintexas.gov
Mike Martinez, 512-974-2264, mike.martinez@austintexas.gov
Sheryl Cole, 512-974-2266, sheryl.cole@austintexas.gov
Bill Spellman, 512-974-2256, bill.spelman@austintexas.gov
Kathie Tovo, Kathie.tovo@austintexas.gov
Laura Morrison, laura.morrison@austintexas.gov
Marc Ott, 512-974-2200, City Manager, marc.ott@austintexas.gov
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