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Texas Public Policy Foundation Hosts Transportation Plan Webinar

The online event features a panel of experts discussing Austin's proposed $10 billion transportation plan and its implications to the city.

AUSTIN, TX — The community is invited to an hour-long livestream event Wednesday centered on the future of Austin's proposed $10 billion transportation plan with insight on the COVID-19 implications.

Other issues to be discussed are the cost to taxpayers, impact and the effect on traffic congestion. Titled Will Austin’s $10 Billion Transportation Plan Work? the discussion will center on the city's plan for voters to approve the issuance of billions of dollars in public debt to build a new downtown subway system, additional fixed rail lines and other public transit options.

The online event is scheduled on Wednesday at noon. A panel of transportation authorities will be on hand to discuss the $10 billion proposal, including:

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  • Ellen Troxclair, a senior fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former Austin City Council member, seving as moderator.
  • Jim Skaggs of the Coalition on Sustainable Transportation.
  • Jay Crossley, the executive director of Farm&City.

The livestream can be watched in a number of ways detailed below.

For more information, or to register click here.

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