Focused on Keeping Austin Moving

• Advanced the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and supported East-West connectivity, sidewalks, bike lanes, and improvements through the Safe Routes to School program

• Championed creation of transportation impact fees to grow our city responsibly and make developers pay their fair share

• Serves on Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization board (CAMPO) and the council mobility committee providing oversight on the implementation of regional and city mobility investments.

• PROJECT CONNECT - I voted to place Project Connect on the ballot for voters to decide whether they want to invest in a comprehensive light rail and bus system. I think it is important to note that I was skeptical when we started discussing the plan 3 + years ago that I would be willing to vote to advance it to the voters.  Now, I believe the plan has evolved to be more comprehensive and to be fiscally responsible in ways prior transit plans were not. 

I have worked hard to make sure that our funding mechanism covers operations and maintenance, not just capital, and to make sure that the independent local government corporation that will oversee the project will be a responsible steward. 

Ultimately, I saw my job as putting a reasonable choice before the voters that would lead to a comprehensive transit system. I believe the system would reduce congestion, help us address climate change, provide mobility for many that need the transit option, and, in the context of a recession, create good jobs. I also am mindful of the high cost of doing nothing.

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