“Take on Traffic” announced the group’s intention to continue battling congestion. The group will focus on downtown light synchronization, turn lanes, land use planning and other alternative strategies.
‘Take on Traffic’ Campaign Aims to Reduce Austin Road Congestion - Fox 7 Austin
Take on Traffic held a press conference May 30 at 10:00 AM at Zilker Park. Gary Farmer, Chair of Take on Traffic and 2006 Chair of Opportunity Austin, and Paul Saldana, Chairman of the Board of the Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, reviewed mobility options in light of the end of the Legislative session.
The Take on Traffic education campaign is an expansion of CATC’s Transportation Advocacy Program (TAP) effort. The campaign is led by the Greater Austin Chamber with support from other business groups such as the Real Estate Council of Austin, the Greater Austin Home Builders Association, and others, seeks to provide an accurate assessment of the Central Texas area’s transportation challenges and promote a regional comprehensive transportation plan.
May 1 - Take on Traffic Speakers Bureau Training: Noon in the offices of Jackson Walker (100 Congress Ave, Suite 1100). Lunch will be included. RSVP to Sandy Hentges if you would like to attend.
Below the media advisory announcing the “Take on Traffic” press conference that will take place on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 AM at Zilker Park.
The “Take on Traffic” education campaign is an expansion of CATC’s Transportation Advocacy Program (TAP) effort. The campaign, with support from business groups such as the Greater Austin Chamber, the Real Estate Council of Austin, CATC, and others, seeks to provide an accurate assessment of the Central Texas area’s transportation challenges and promote a regional comprehensive transportation plan.
Directions to the press conference: turn off Barton Springs Road at the booth as if heading to the Springs, veer left and pass the first lot - the conference will be held in the eastern most lot closest to the bridge.
