Central Austin CDC

A 501c3 nonprofit enhancing the livability, safety and diversity of Central Austin by building bridges of communication and respect among people.

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

As we celebrate the Light Rail referendum, our groups are preparing for implementation. Please support excellence in advocacy with a gift of any amount.

Our PayPal: https://t.co/dfrp77UG1s

ACT is a program of the Central Austin CDC, and donations are tax-deductible. Thank You!

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

Kirk Watson claims victory in the race to be Austin’s next mayor https://t.co/nvmZKzJzxH by @AKMcGlinchy via @austinmonitor @KUT

[Austin Coalition for Transit @AustinTransit]

Project Connect leaders call for ‘future proofing’ in light rail buildout https://t.co/NSITJrWwZ8 by @writtenbykelsey via @KXAN_News

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas https://t.co/u8BF8fxnXg by @CatherineCNN via @CNN

[KUT Austin @KUT]

Cities in Texas had rent control at one point in history. Why don’t they now? https://t.co/OvkQSYuIxR

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

Mark your calendar for the #ProjectConnect Annual Joint Partnership Meeting on November 30th at 1pm. 📅

Updates will be provided on MetroRapid, light rail, and Anti-Displacement activities.

Watch live: https://t.co/K4o9B58Pyi

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

NEW: Austin Energy is doubling rebates for customers who buy electric bicycles. Starting January 1, 2023:

🚲 $500-$999 e-bike = $200 rebate
🚲 $1,000-$1,999 e-bike = $400 rebate
🚲 $2,000+ e-bike = $600 rebate

Electric scooters/electric mopeds are included.

[Austin Coalition for Transit @AustinTransit]

Light-rail tunnel under downtown Austin might not happen after all https://t.co/fwH2FcAq3J by @KUTnathan via @kut @austinmonitor

[Will DuPree @willdupreetv]

Do you recognize either the man or the vehicle in these photos?

Austin police say these are linked to an attempted kidnapping Sunday in the West Campus area near the UT Austin campus.

@KXAN_News

https://t.co/mOsVOJS3Qg

[District 9 @D9ATX]

Waller Creek Survey: Guadalupe St. Storm Drain Improvements https://t.co/7foYYCqjdu by @AustinWatershed via @austintexasgov

[My Guadalupe @MyGuadalupeATX]

#ProjectConnect and the Future of The Drag https://t.co/QxEp6do2MR via @thedailytexan

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

On Compatibility, Staff Tells Mayor Adler, Thanks, but No Thanks: Previously drafted Land Development Code changes were better, they say https://t.co/cpkk56oEXe by @daustinsanders via @AustinChronicle

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

How will Project Connect’s $300M help people stay near new light rail? https://t.co/yarWY4B8Be by @MikeRushTV via @KXAN_News

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

Crash deaths, injuries on the rise despite Vision Zero interventions https://t.co/AHiyYvLwmY by @freer_emma via @austinmonitor

[Austin Coalition for Transit @AustinTransit]

Wed, Aug 24th, 2p: Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors Board Meeting. Agenda: Seating of new board member, election of vice-chair, discussion on status of work on updated light rail implementation plan, #ProjectConnect update https://t.co/vADJDNFCOn via @ATP_org

[Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽 @VanessaForATX]

Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss policy changes on eviction notices and tenants’ rights to organize! 👇🏽

[Austin Transit Partnership @ATP_org]

The application to join the #ATPBoard is now live. Are you a community expert in planning or sustainability? Do you know one? Consider applying!

Applications close 5 p.m. on Aug 12.

More info & application: https://t.co/EDbkOBIzFU
@austintexasgov @austinmobility

[Council Member Alison Alter @ALTERforATX]

The @ATP_org Board of Directors is seeking a new board member to provide planning/sustainability expertise for the implementation of Project Connect. Applications are due by 5 pm on Aug. 12. For more info on the application process and requirements, visit https://t.co/PQCYbOdF0n.

[Austin Coalition for Transit @AustinTransit]

CMTA Board Meeting, Mon 7/25 12:30p. Agenda: Fare structure, new shelters, $150M engineering rotation contract, appointments to @ATP_org @CAMPOTexas boards & #ProjectConnect update https://t.co/UHwu7hDPtJ via @CapMetroATX

[Central Austin CDC @cdcatx]

Advocates, #ATXCouncil members rally behind affordable housing bond https://t.co/xwtHvYvyni by Jonathan Lee via @austinmonitor

[Rethink35 - Stop I-35 expansion & demand better! @rethink35]

The Statesman covers our lawsuit against TxDOT:

“TxDOT is claiming that these three sections [of I-35] are ‘independent utilities’... We are crying foul on that claim. This is obviously one massive highway widening project." 🧐

https://t.co/SHUy7VDTX5