SNAPP (Social Networking and Planning Project) wants to let you know that they are starting a series of surveys on the staff recommendations. They appreciate your participate and encourage you to pass along the survey to anyone you think will be interested.
http://www.snappatx.org/survey1.html
Survey closes Saturday, June 26th.
Background:
COA Department of Transportation staff proposed projects for the 2010 Transportation Bond package. For more information on this proposal you can go to: http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/proposed-2010-bond-package/
“This bond package represents a balanced approach to improving mobility and connectivity – via roads, bicycle paths, trails, sidewalks and transit infrastructure,” City Manager Ott said. “It also plants the seeds for regional advances that will help us respond effectively to future growth."
This bond package also represents a new approach to transportation. The Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) represents a significant shift from simply focusing on cars and traffic. Austinites help develop, and City Council approved, what we want the transportation system to be, e.g., efficient, environmentally appropriate, support economic development, offer mobility choices, promote neighborhood coordination and connectivity, increase regional integration, safe, and promote sustainable growth. Now these "values" are the basis for planned improvements to the transportation system. This bond package is our first view how much or little this strategic, values-based approach changes investment allocations.
Tell SNAPP, the City, and your neighbors what you think about the bond package.