Survey finds fewer people relying on cars to work in Central Texas

Survey finds fewer people relying on cars to work in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) – While those of us stuck in long Central Texas commutes might find this surprising, a survey conducted by a Central Texas transportation group found that fewer people are relying solely on cars to get to work. Movability, the transportation management association (TMA) of Central Texas, in the fall of 2024, surveyed just over 900 people living in Williamson, Travis, and Hays Counties to get a sense of the region’s commuting patter…

Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities - Dallas Weekly

Written By Joshua Fetcher The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions. DALLAS — Texas lawmakers could imperil the future of public transportation in two of the state’s largest urban areas, transit officials and advocates warn. Republican legislators are entertaining proposals to sap hundreds of millions of dollars from Dallas Area Rapid Tran…