We are pleased to announce that in late September 2003 Austin Chronicle readers named Light Rail Now! as the "Best Effort to improve Austin". This award is based on a poll of readers of the Austin Chronicle, an "alternative" weekly newspaper published for the Austin, Texas area.

An explanation of "The Best of Austin" award criteria is provided at the following URL:

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gbase/Awards/BestofAustin/

Here's the Chronicle's description of this award:

Best Effort to improve Austin

Light Rail

You think? We've heard several times now that light rail is dead. Are those reports greatly exaggerated? Or is it still the best effort to improve Austin, even if it is dead? The next year will tell, as the A-train chugs toward its probable last chance for voter approval in 2004.

Light Rail Now!

The original can be found at the following URL:

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gbase/Awards/BestOfAustin?Poll=Readers&Year=2003&seentheform=1&BOACategory=Politics+%26+Personalities

Light Rail Now! strongly appreciates the confidence and support that Austin Chronicle readers have extended to us.