I was just published at the Austinist in what I hope doesn't ruin the feature for everybody else. Here it is.

My real blog is here; I maintain this account mainly to comment on other blogs.

This entry is good for people seeking back-story; the linked articles form a "best of" collection from this blog explaining various supporting arguments for the Pro-Transit But No vote on Capital Metro this time around.

Today kicks off with another Chronicle mention in which they say:

Opponents like Mike Dahmus, a member of the city Urban ( Read more... )

Content is at this offsite blog which is updated, on average, daily! I may continue to mirror what turn out to be good posts here, but the best way to keep up is to go there.

I had hoped the pro-rail guys wouldn't sink to the depths of the ROAD wingnuts from the '00 election, but am rapidly being disabused of that notion.

From the news page of New Ways To Connect, the pro-commuter-rail PAC:

Q. What does the Urban Commuter Rail Line do for the Central City ( Read more... )

A lot of the people who, like me, are disgusted with the pitiful attempt at a rail network being foisted on us by Capital Metro have decided, tactically, that their best course of action is to hold their nose, vote yes, and then work to extend and improve the plan after the starter line is built. This basically sums up the positions of the two guys ( Read more... )

from David Nunez' site (in response to the typical "we have to pass this now, it's our only hope for light rail in the future" argument ( Read more... )

outline from Austin Neighborhoods Council panel, which included myself (in opposition), Sam Archer from Cap Metro, David Foster and Jim Walker on the pro-plan side, and ROAD guy Jim Skaggs also in opposition (but presenting the Neanderthal anti-rail-yes-even-light-rail opposition ( Read more... )

David Nunez started talking about transit, and I wrote a few comments there which might have general utility. Here they are, with some additional context provided where necessary.

Doesn't have to be complicated.

I can sum up the entire thing in one sentence ( Read more... )