# Austin Transportation: What's Next? April 5th, 6:30 p.m

**URL:** <https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418>\
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**Created:** [April 1, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418 "2016-04-01T14:37:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Phil\_Wiley](https://forum.atxfriends.org/user_avatar/forum.atxfriends.org/phil_wiley/32/737_2.png) [@Phil\_Wiley](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Phil_Wiley)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418/1 "2016-04-01T14:37:05Z")

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I35? Bikes? Rail? GONDOLAS?! Find out what State Senator Kirk Watson and Austin Mayor Steve Adler are thinking about what could be next for transportation in Austin. Moderated by Monitor publisher Mike Kanin. Presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance.

> **[Austin Transportation: What's Next?](https://www.facebook.com/events/1098406653526979/)**
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> Event in Austin, TX by Austin Monitor on Tuesday, April 5 2016 with 321 people interested and 133 people going.

A later post indicates Council Member Ann Kitchen will substitute for Mayor Steve Adler.

I clicked on “going”, did not receive a ticket or confirmation, so may have been added to a list, it may be first come first served seating.

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**Author:** ![tthomas48](https://forum.atxfriends.org/user_avatar/forum.atxfriends.org/tthomas48/32/637_2.png) [@tthomas48](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/tthomas48)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418/2 "2016-04-01T15:34:47Z")

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April Fools joke, I’m assuming?

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**Author:** ![Phil\_Wiley](https://forum.atxfriends.org/user_avatar/forum.atxfriends.org/phil_wiley/32/737_2.png) [@Phil\_Wiley](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Phil_Wiley)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418/3 "2016-04-01T17:59:35Z")

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I did not read it that way, Downtown Austin Alliance published the announcement March 28th.

[http://www.downtownaustin.com/news-article/austin-monitor-beer-brains-and-betterment-austin-transportation-whats-next-tuesday](http://www.downtownaustin.com/news-article/austin-monitor-beer-brains-and-betterment-austin-transportation-whats-next-tuesday)

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**Author:** ![carlwebb](https://forum.atxfriends.org/user_avatar/forum.atxfriends.org/carlwebb/32/18_2.png) [@carlwebb](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/carlwebb)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transportation-whats-next-april-5th-6-30-p-m/418/4 "2016-04-11T19:30:58Z")

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Attacking Austin’s Transportation Woes: Personal Rapid Transit

Tuesday, May 3, 2016  
Stateside Theater  
719 Congress Ave.  
Downtown Austin

5:15 pm - Doors and Bar Open  
6:00 pm - Presentation  
7:00 pm - Reception

Austin’s tremendous ‘success’—in technology, entertainment, and more—have led to high annual growth rates that create constant transportation challenges and traffic concerns. How do we embrace our success and manage our growth while addressing the transportation issues that threaten to undermine our unique culture and high quality of life? Come hear renowned entrepreneur, explorer, and visionary Richard Garriott discuss an innovative, creative, self-funded solution that would enhance Austin’s character, culture, and communities.

More on Personal Rapid Transit

Two 2017 SXSW Interactive badges will be given to two lucky registered attendees!

Light refreshments will be offered at the reception that follows the presentation. Registeredattendees will receive one free drink ticket for the reception. (\*Please note: arrivals after 6:30pm will not receive a drink ticket.)

Metered street parking is available until 6:00pm for $1/hour. After 6:00pm, street parking is free (where available).

Seating is limited. Please RSVP now for priority seating. Walk-in guests will be admitted as space is available after registered guests have been seated. See you on Tuesday, May 3rd at Stateside Theater!  
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> Attacking Austin’s Transportation Woes: Personal Rapid Transit  
> Tuesday, May 3, 2016 
> Stateside Theater 
> 719 Congress Ave. 
> Downtown Austin  
>   
> 5:15 pm - Doors and Bar Open 
> 6:00 pm - Presentation   
> 7:00 pm - Reception...
