Last
Chance for Light Rail?
Since the Legislature has mandated that Cap Metro hold an election
by November, this will be the final chance we get to benefit
from light rail without further legislative action.
What
if Light Rail Loses?
it's widely known that several different entities and interest
would like to take a portion (up to half a cent) of Cap Metro's
one. ROAD, an active opponent of light rail, calls for using
the money for further highway construction, particularly lane
expansion projects on major highways. Capital Metro currently
uses about 55 percent of its budget for bus operations and has
committed $90 or more to road and HOV lane improvements, so
any cuts to its tax base would also severely affect its operations
and commitment to regional transportation plans.
Voter
Registration
Remember,
you must register 30 days before the election to vote. For more
information on registering, see the Travis
County Voter Registration site or Williamson
County Voter Registration site.
Ballot
Language
"The
operation of a fixed rail system by Capital Metro: For or Against"
Who
can vote?
Residents
of Austin, Leander, Jonestown, Manor, San Leanna, Lago Vista,
and portions of Travis and Williamson Counties, should operate
a rail system. If you have questions on whether you are in the
Capital Metro service area, please call Cap Metro at 389-7400.
Early
Voting
Early
voting begins Oct. 21. For more information on locations or
your registration status, see www.taxnetusa.com/travisvoter/.
Another good voting and issues resource is the nonprofit site:
www.getheard.org.
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