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UTC supports ATP light-rail design elements and urges pedestrian-first right-of-way treatment
Summary
The Urban Transportation Commission recommended that Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) proceed with the light-rail design elements in the draft environmental impact statement and urged future design iterations to prioritize space for pedestrians, bicyclists and micromobility over preserving private‑vehicle throughput. The recommendation also asked
The Urban Transportation Commission on March 4 recommended that Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) proceed with the light-rail design elements in the draft Environmental Impact Statement and urged ATP to prioritize right of way for pedestrians, bicyclists, micromobility users and other transit options in subsequent design work rather than preserving private‑vehicle capacity.
Commissioners heard briefings from staff and then discussed the draft EIS and its alternatives; they voted unanimously to transmit a recommendation to ATP and City Council with two central points: (1) support the DEIS light-rail design elements and options included in the document,…
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