Austin is leading America’s transportation future.
Last year, the city’s residents dedicated $7 billion USD to major investments in transit infrastructure, and another $460 million to investments related to walking and biking. And that precedes the Biden Administration’s major focus on infrastructure.
It’s a recognition that America’s economic vitality lies in building connected, complete communities. Austin’s planning holds important lessons for fast growing cities across North America.
This event took an important look at regional - and global - lessons in how to build the future.